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and invest a sum of money, inviolably pre
served as a permanent fund for the support
and maintenance' of common or free schools
in said county.
Also, to amend the act authorizing the
subscription bv the Stale 'o the capital stock
of the Miliedgevilie and Gordon Kuilroad
company.
°0 motion of Mr. Bartow, the Standing
committee on the Lunatic Asylum was made
the standing committee on’ the Deaf and
Ilumb Asylum, of this State.
By Mi. Henry: Toincorporoie the Savan
nah Volunteer Guards.
By Mr. Felton: To prevent trespasses up
on lands, and to make it penal to cut or cairy
off from the land of another, wood or limber
for the purpose of selling—also,
To change certain names.
By Mr. Wofford: To change the line of
the Western and Atlantic Kailroad so as to
rub by the town of Cossvillo.
On motion of Mr. Floyd, the House took
up the resolution of Senate and concurrred
therein, authorizing the committee on the
Penitentiary, to send for and examine persons
on oath in relation to its condition,, manage
ment, escape of convicts, Ac.
Is Senate, Nov. 10.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
X BU> of.itia - Hou«», tn exempt ordained
or licensed preachers of the Gospel, from
working on public roads, in this State.
BILLS PASSED.
A Bill to lay oft and create two new Judi
cial Circuits, one to be called Blue Kidge
Circuit, to he composed of the counties of
Cairoll, Campbell, Cobb, Cherokeo, Forsyth.
Lumpkin, Union and Gilmer, and to add the
same to the fourth Supreme Court, Judicial
District. And the other to be called Macon
Circuit, to be composed of the counties of
Bibb, Houston. Twiggs, Dooly, Mocon and
Crawford, and to odd the same to the third
Supreme Court, Judicial District.
IN THE HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES, NOV. 15.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
A Bill to change the name of the Relief
Society of the Georgia Annual Conference ot
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, to
that of the Preachers aid Society of the Geor
gia. Conference.
A Bill to amend the Judiciary act of 1796,
and for the prevention of fraud, and the fur
ther protectiun of innocent purchasers with
out notice.
A Bill to alter and amend the twelfth sec
tion of the thirteenth Division of the Penal
Code of this State, aud for other purposes
therein contained.
A hill to require th i Receivers of Tax Re
turns in this State, to make out and return to
the Comptroller General, separate lists other
than the regular returns of the several lots of
land given in their respective countie*, by
persons owning lands situate in other coun
ties, besides tho counties in which the per
sons giving in reside, nnd to toquiro tho
Compelrollcr General, to consolidate the said
separate returns from the several counties in
this State, and publish the names of the
owners thereof, their residence end the num
ber of the same, also the district and counties
in which they are situated, and for other pur
poses therein named.
A Bill to stop the running of the statute of
Limitations in all cases where the defendant
shall abscond, or remove beyond the limits of
(bis State, or to par's unknown.
A Bill to compel the Clerks of the Superi
or and Inferior Courts, and of the Courts of
Ordinary of the several counties of this State,
to buy a seal of office for each of the several
Courts.
A Bill to amend an act entitled an act to
protect religious Societies, in tho exercise of
their religious duties, approved December
13th, 1792.
A Bill (o endow the Southern Botanic
Medical College, at Macnn Georgia.
A Bill to levy and collect a tax for the po
litical years It-52 nnd 1853.
A Bill to require the soveral Judges of tho
Superior Courts of this Stale, on tho trial of
all causes before a special jury, whether the
same he of a legal or equitable nature, to
have all the parol testimony or evidence giv
en in, taken down in writing at tho request
of either Counsel lor Plaintiff or Defendant,
in the words or languago of the witness, os
near as may he nnd to require said Judges to
reduce to writing bofore pronouncing the same
their judgment or opinion on all questions
arising at law, or equity, and in nil Criminal
causes, and also to require said judges to re
duce to writing before delivering the same,
their churgelo the uforesuid special nnd Petit
Jurors in each and all of the aforesaid causes,
end for other purposes therein mentioned.
A Bill to appropriate money to repair and
furnish the Executive Mansion and to build
b house ior servants.
A Bill to empower and force the Judges of
the Superior Courts of this State to appoint
masters in chancery in certain cuses.
A Bill to incorporate the Grand Division
of the Sons of Temperance, of the Stale of
Georgia.
A Bill to amend the several acts in relation
to issuing Grants on head rig) ts. in this State.
A Bill to preserve the purity of public e-
lections in this Slate, and to prevent Magis
trates who hold Courts, or city or town ofli
cers from presiding at county or city, or town
elections.
A Bill to provide mnrb edectually for ns
sessing and collecting 'axes on land, or teal
estate.
A hill of the Senate, to niter nnd amend
the fourth .Section of the eleventh Division of
the Penal Code.
A Bill of the Senate, to alter and amend
the third Section of the first article of the
constitution of this Stnte.
A Bill of the Senate to alter end amend the
sixth Section, arid third article of the consti
tution ot this Stale.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, NOV. 17.
RILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. Tift— A Bill to authorize the Gov
ernor of Georgia to issue Bonds for two hun
dred thousand dollars, to be loaned nnd se
cured to assist in the construction and equip
ment of a Branch Railroad to Albany, in Bu-
ker county, from the town of Oglethorpe, or
some other puint on the South-Western Rail
road.
Also, a Bill to change the penalty for cer
tain crimes from death to perpetual iinpris-
pnnient, at hard labor in the Penitentiary.
By Mr. Atkinson —A Bill to amend an act,
plementary to the general Tax Laws, ap-
1,February 1st, 1S50, and to repeal the
d 4th Secfious of said act.
[ Mr. Thurmond—A Bill to secure the
Minors against,.the mismanage-
" " —■* y Statute, requiring
—A Bill supplemental to an act passed 28th
Dec., 1843, making it the duty of the Gov
ernor, whenever the public interest shall re
quire it, to cause tiie assets of the Central
Bank to lie deposited in the Treasury of tho
Slate.
By Mr. McDougald—A Bill to protect the
character of Free Whitt Females against
slander, and for other purposes.
Also, n Bill to protect the people of Geor
gia against corrupt Legislation, and to punish
all persons who violate the provisions of this
act, and to add the same as anotiier Section
of the Stir Division of the Penal Code of this
Slate, under the head of Crimes and Offences
against the public justice.
By Mr. Irvin, of Wilkes—A Bill to amend
the act of 1838, regulating the taking of let
tiiimny in certain cases.
Also, a Bill to amend an act, relative to
till Guardians of Minors, securiug and receiv
ing the property of the Wards, passed 25th
Deo., 1837.
By Mr. Anderson, of Wilkes—A Bill to
allow the issuing of Execution* in certain
cases.
DILLS PASSED.
A Bill appropriating money as a contingent
fund for the years 1852 and 1853, and pay
ment of arrearages chargalile on tho contin
gent fund for the year 1851.
In Senate, Nov. 18
Bills Introduced.
A Bill of tho House, appropriating money
os a contingent fund for tho years 1852 and
1863, and for the pnymer.t of arrearages
chargeable to tho contingent fund of 1851
A bill of the House, to appropriate money
to repair and furnish the Executive Man
sion, and to build a house for servants.
By Mr. Harman—A Bill to add lot of land
No. 62 in the 7th District oforiginnlly Bald
win, now Twiggs county, to tiie county of
Bibb.
BILLS PAS ED.
A Bill to amend the 1st Section of the 3d
Article of the Constitution.
A Bill to authorize the Central Railroad
and Banking Company of Georgin, to lease
and work such Railroads as now connect, or
mny hereafter connect with the Central Rail
road, and to authorize the Board of Directors
of such Railroad companies as now have, or
may hereafter have, their respective Rail
roads connecting with the said Central Rail
road, to make lease9 thereof for a term of
years, or during the continuance ot their re
spective charters.
In the House, Nov. 18.
BILLS PASSED.
A Bill appropriating four thousand dollars
to repair ana furnish tho Executive Mansion
and to build u house for servants.
By Mr. Mosely— A Bill more effectually
to prevent frauds in elections in this Slate
and to delict the same.
Also—A Z ill to amend an act entitled on
act to define the liabilities of the several
Rail Hoad Companies of this State, for in
juries done to live stock or other property
by the running of cars or locomotives, and to
regulate the mode of proceedings in such
cases, and define their liabilities &c. Approv
ed Dec 30th 1817.
By Mr. Moore—A Bill to authorize tho
consolidation of the stocks of the Georgia
Rnil Rond and Banking company, and of
the YVashinglon Rail Rond or Plnnk Com
pany, incorporated the 5th ot February 1850
and for other purposes.
By Mr. Harman—A Bill to authorize
Justices of the Peace on ony Stnte case to
recognize witnessess for their appearance nt
Court at any lime ns well at the time of the
trial for commitment.
Also—A Bill to amend nn act entitled an
act to regulate (he mode of petitioning lands
and tenements in certain cases in the State
of Georgia, passed 26th Dec. 1837.
Bills Passed.
A Bill of the House, to appropriate money
for the purposes therein designated.
A Bill of the Mouse, to extend (he charter
of the Bank of the State of Georgia, and the
net amendatory thereof, and further to nmend
the snmo in relation to the number ot Direc
tors.
A Bill of Mouse, to appropriate four thou
sand dollars to repair and furnish the Execu
live Mansion, nnd to build a house for ser
vants.
A Bill to authorize grants to issue forfrnc
lions v Inch were paid for by persons not
holding the certificates for the same.
Mouse of RErnESENTATiVKS, Nov. 21
Bills Introduced.
A Bill of the Senate, to pardon Gatland
D. Cornett, of the county of Morgan for tho
crime murder.
A Bill of the Senate, to pardon James
Johnson of the county of Baldwin, for the
crime ot murder.
A Bill of the Senate, to pardon Brinkley
Bishop of the county of Bibb, for the crime
of murder.
Bills Passed
A Bill of tho Senate, to create and lay off
two now Jedicial Districts, one lo he called
the Blue Ridge Circuit, to he composed of
the counties of Cumpbeil, Cobb, Cherokee,
Forsyth, Lumpkin, Union and Gilmer, and lo
be added to the fourth Supreme Court Judi
cial District, and the other to lie cnlled the
Macon Circuit, to be composed of the coun
ties of Bilih, Houston, Twiggs, Dooly, Ma
con nnd Crawford, and to add the same lo
the third Supreme Court Judicial District
A Bill ofthe Seunteto authorise the Boa 1
of Physicians of this Stnte to hold their nn
mini meetings in Miliedgevilie, or any other
place they may appoint within this State.
The Bill of the Senate creating two new
Judicial Circuits, was amended units passage
in the Mouse, by adding the counties of Cur-
roll and Paulding to the Blue Ridge Circuit
home to every family whose honest labor
may obtain one, against the woukuoss, vices,
or misfortunes of the fathers, and you wdi
rivet the affection of the child in years of
manhood by a stronger bond limn nny con
sideration that could exist. Me will remem
ber whero he gamboled in his early youth,
the strenm upon whose flowery blinks he Ims
ilayed, and in whose limpid waters he Ims
jathed, and the family altar where he felt a
mother’s kiss and a mother’s love, and the
green spot within that little homestead where
sleep the loved and the lost.
Artificial Sun.—In this age of wonders
we should be prepared for everything; but
really when we hear of a man proposing to
extinguish all the gas burners in Paris and
to light the city to its remotest corner, by
means of an artificial sun which shall also
give warmth, we have, it seems to me, a
right to open our eyes a little wide nt least.
This proposition has really been made to the
Government by a gentleman from Lyons,by
the name of Martin, a captain of artillery.—
He is now in Paris, dancing attendance upon
the .Minister oftheJnterior, but that gentle
man has apparently such a dtend of new in
ventions of every description, that it is prob
able he will also refuse Mr, Martin, as he
has done so many others, in this case you
may have this most original invention tried
first in the Uuited States.
The disappointment of some of our friends,
consequent upon the Scnntoiinl election, hns
disappeared, nnd a general determination pre
vails, to continue nnd perfect the Union or
ganization. This feeling exists throughout
the Stnte, as will be made painfully manifest
lo the Southern tights party. Tito people
are not to be imposed upon by that surt of
mock patriotism und morality which enables
a party to change its position with every
moon. They are opposed to all such harle
quin organizationa — Suvauuah Republican.
THE COURIER.
Beautifully saio.—We make the fol
lowing beautiful extract on the Homestead
Exemption Law, from a letter recently writ
ten by Judge Dilliahunty of Tennesseee :
Secure to each family, whose labor may
acquit o it, a little spot of free earth, tliut it
can call its own—that w ill be an asylum in
times of adversities from which the mother
and the children, old age and infancy can still
draw sustenance and obtain protection,
through misforll ne may rob them of all else,
and they feel they arc still free, still entitled
to walk the green earth nnd breathe llio fiee
air of heaven, in defiance of the potency and
power of accumulated wealth, and the do
mineering of the pretending and ambitious.
7he sacreduiss of that consecrated spot w ill
make them w arriors in time of clernnl strife.
“ Those shocksjof corn,” said Xenophon,
“ inspire those who raise them with courage
' The largest of them in the
I.,....., St
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A company—Is said lo have been organ
ized in New York for the purpose of estab
lishing a telegraphic communication between
that city and Liverpool. It is to be done by
means of a wire laid across and iu the bed of
the Atlnntic Ocean. As'onishing as are
many of the inventions of the age, we hardly
expect to see this scheme realized—at least
in the next ten years.
Forties in Georgia-
We have been amused no little of late in
observing the eflorts of the soi-disant South
ern Rights press to inveigle the Union Dem
ocrats hack into the ranks of the Democracy.
Overwhelmed with defeat and disaster ; their
organization throughout the entire South bro
ken up ; und the scheme of erecting upon
the ruins of the Federal Union a “Southern
Confederacy” of fire-worshippers, exposed
nnd thwarted ; they now seek to hide their
Bhame and uttor hopelessness by reforming
the old purty lines which themselves were
the first to obliterate. Tho movement is
characterized by unparalleled boldness, if it
lacks in common honesty. But these Seces
sionists do not approach the Union Democrats,
hat in hand, and say, “by’r leave, sirs.”—
Though crushed lo the earth, they have not
yet learned modesty. Tho vanquished say
to the vanquishers: “There is no longer any
Disunion party in Georgin—let hy-goses be
by-gones—como hack to the Democratic fold
—we hold the door wide open to you.” The
defeated party offers terms to the conquerors,
and threatens what it will do with all such os
do not accept the conditions !
These secessionists claim to be Ihc Demo
cratic party. They abandon no principle;
they still hold to the heresies of peacable se
cession, and unlimited State sovereignity ;
but having changed their policy, and reluc
tantly acquiesced in the Compromise meas
ures when they could not help themselves,
they pretend thnt they are the only simon pure
Democrats in the Stnte. All others, includ
ing the supporters of Gov. Cobh, and of
Messrs. Anderson and Henry of this city, are
outsiders, nnd enn only bo admitted into tho
ranks ex gratia. But are these pretensions
well founded? How can Secession Demo
crats co-operate with the National Democrat
ic party which everywhere, except in Mas
sacliusetts, New York and Ohio, approves of
the Compromise ? Did they not endorse and
advocate the following resolution of the
Nashville Convention ?
Resolved, That we earnestly recommend
to all parties in the slaveholding States, lo
refuse to go into or countenance any National
Convention, whose object mny bo to nomi
nate candidates for tho Presidency and Vice
Presidency of liio United Stntes, under nny
party denomination whatever, until our con
stitutional rights are secured.
The Southern Rights party here deliber
ately dissolved its connection with both of
the National Parties, Whig and Democratic,
and for tho reason that the Coniprsmise was
acceptable to a vast majority of each of them.
Yet, simply liecauso they hove been forced
into position, they now claim to be par ex■
cellence the Democratic party ! The Union
Democrats of the South may very properly
unite with the Compromise Democrats ofthe
North, mid the Union Whigs of the South
may also very properly unite with the Com
promise Whigs of the North, whenever the
agitation of the slavery question shall have
ceased. But for the disorganizing faction of
the Southern Democracy, the advocates of
Secession, the supporters of tho Nashville
Convention, of n disruption of ail National
Parties and the holding uf a “ Southern Con
gress for such factionists nnd disorgani
zes to set themselves up os the true Demo'
cratic party, and that without having repudi
uted one of their pestiferous dogmas, is simp
ly ridiculous. Ther people will laugh at all
such pretenders. It wns hut the other day
the Augusta Conslituliimulisl charged that
there was “un anti-slavery parly in Georgia,”
und that it was to be found in the Union or
ganization. Mow can such n press expect
Union Democrnls, thus stigmatized, to unite
with a party of which it is the chief organ,
it is for the Union Democrnls to ndmil tho
disorganizes hack after they shall have
washed themselves of their sins, and not for
the latter to hold open the door to the former.
The facility with which the Southern
rights party hns changed its positions of late,
eviuces a deplorable degree of political im
morality and dishonesty. It was but last
ycaf they held a disunion convention in Ma
con. That wns soon followed by anotiier at
Nushvillo, which recommended the formation
of a sectional piuh and tho obliteration of all
old parly lines. Both the old parlies were
repudiated ns corrupt and inefficient; the
Compromise wns denounced ns degrading ;
and a “ Southern Congress ” invoked to pro
vide, among other things, for our “ future in
dependence.” Having failed upon the issues
thus presented, they changed their colors—
called themselves the “Democratic and South
ern Rights party ”—contended for the right
of poacable secession, while they disavow ed
till idea of ever resorting to it ns a remedy.
A second timo they failed, and again they
seek lo chnngo their namo. They now haul
down the “Democratic and Southern Rights”
colors, and seek lo run up the old “ Demo
cratic ” (lag, which whilom they trampled
in the dust. But their eflorts will meet with
nothing but. resowed disaster. Reliable m-
FBIDAY HORNING. NOV- 88.1851
, J, KNOl L E S , ED I TOR .
AUK NT'S FOR TUB COURIER.
Dan’l Htx, Summerville.
Judoe Wooten, Dirt Town.
J ,T. Finley, Chottoogaville.
E. R. Sa&seen, LaFayette.
American seen in
ft
Elootlon of Judges.
Hon. E. Y. Hill was ro-clccted without opposition
Judge of tho Coweta Circuit; Taylor, Esq.,
Judge of the Southwestern Circuit; A. Powers, Esq.,
Judge of the Mncou Circuit, and David Irwin, Esq,,
Judge ofthe Blue llldge Circuit.
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Miu.CDanvn.LE, Nov. 21,
For the last two days tho House bos boon mostly
occupied with the contested election from Jasper
county, and by a vory decided vote have given tho
contestants tho scats of the returned mombers, who
have gone homo. The ovidonco before tho House d0'
velopcd a gross fraud at ono of the precincts, whero,
it appears, tho polls wore opened bofore day-light, and
sixty or more fictitious names registered In the poll
book. It is duo to tho ejected members to say, that
they were not cognizant of, or partlclpanta in this out
rageous abuse of tho uloctlvo franchise.
Mr. Camron, tho very worthy and efficient member
from Chattooga, has Introduced n WU to secure a char
ter for tho construction of a rail road from Cedar
Bluff, Ala., to connect with the Stato Road at Ring-
gold. This is a very important bill, though its suc
cess is doubtful at this session. Should this project
succocd, it will greatly diminish the dividends upon
all the Georgia Roads, as It will luovitabiy bccomo
the groat routo of travol botwoon Now York and Now
Orleans. If any ono doubts it, let him look at tbo
map.
On Wednesday night Mr. Fannin, tho worthy prin
cipal of the Georgia Deaf and Dumb Asylum, made
n vory Interesting exhibition of somo of tho pupilB
in that institution bofore a vory large audionco in
tho Representative Hall. Evory body was delighted,
and it is fondly hoped that tho present Legislature
will make a liberal appropriation in aid of this noblo
charity.
There is mnch to bo done by tho present Legisla
ture, and a majority of tho mombers are working
men, who scorn desirous of doing thoir work and got-
ting home. A few, however, by thoir aspirations af
ter famo and notoriety, nnd with rathor exaggerated
views of thoir own Importance, by their idle prating*
about nothing, often do more to render themselves
ridiculous than to promote tho public good. Somo
of theso gentlemen, I proposo to notlco hereafter,
that thoir constituants may taku duo notice, and here
after make more judicious selections.
Tho Penitentiary at this timo Is attracting consider
able attention. When tho committee charged with
this interest shull make their report, tho public may
expect somo very nice developments. Tho institu
tion is evidently in a sinking condition, and the con
victs look most wretohed end filthy. Sovoralofthem
have recently escaped under very suspicious circum
stances. No ono I presume will blame thorn for sock
ing more comfortable quarters, though they may not
very much admire tho vigilance of their Keepers.
Millcocville, Ga., Nov. 21,1861.
Tho bill organizing tho two new Judicial circuits
lias passed both Houses, and ore this Ims doubtless
received the signature of tho Governor. This bill was
so amended in (lie House ns to add Paulding and
Carroll to tho " Blue Bitlge Circuit." I have no par
ticular objection to tills District except its nnmc
which is neither appropriate nor lnconlc.
Tho Report of tho Committco on Common School
Education, accompanied by a kill, has been received
by tho House, and is herewith transmitted. 1 liavo
not had timo to examino either tho Report or bill
with much core. If you have space they may prove
interesting to your readers. You havo doubtless
heard of tho unfortunate tiro, by which our worthy
contcmpory of the Augusta Chroniclo mid Sentinel
lias been inndo so largely to suffer. As thnt Ven
able pnper has ninuy patrons in Cherokeo Georgia,
I liopo they will como up promptly to tho aid of Dn.
Junes, and thus as (hr ns possible facilitate his ar
rangements for tho future issue of his valuable Jour
nal. Yours, K.
Cedar Town Female Sohool.
We take pleasure in giving publicity to the follow
ing communication from tho Rev. Wm. Newton who
was present nt tho recent examination of tho pupils
attached to tho abovo institution. Our acquaintance
with the Principal of tho School, as well ns tho writer
of the articlo, warrants a full endorsement of nil that
is said of tho higli character of tho institution, and
the high qualification of the Principal and his Assis
tants.
Undor the fostering care of ono so eminently qual
ified as the Rev. J. M. Wood, tho Cedar Town Fo-
malc School is destined to rank high among the insti
tutions of learning in our Stato; and its influence
will be most happily felt by those who know how to
appreciate a polite education. Thera is not a more
beautiful und fertile valley in Cherokeo Georgia than
tho one in whicli tiie Tillage of Cedar Town is situat
ed, nnd in point of health, church privileges, Ac., it
ulfords as many attractions as any place within our
knowledge. Wo should bo gratified to hnvo all the
daughters of Cherokee receive an education at this
or some like institution:
Mn. Editoii:—It is doubtless gratifying to tiie
friends of education to hear of the prosperity of
schools of high order. I therefore, send you a brief
account of the Cedar Town Female School.
This institution is under the charge of Bov. J. M
Wood, assisted by soveral accomplished Ladies. It
has just closed its second session, with an examina
tion of two days. Tiie examinations were as thor
ough us time and circumstances would allow. The pu
pils that were examined in the primary branches,
English Grammar, Arithmetic, Ilistery, &c., seemed
to understand their sulijccLs. Those in Algebra and
Geometry wore required to explain all tho principles
involved in tho various problems and theorems giv
thorn. Tiie audience was also entertained witli class
es in Natural nnd Mental Philosophy, Astronomy and
tho Languages. Indeed all the examinations so far
ns I could learn, gave universal satisfaction. Tho In
teresting exercises of the occasion closed on Friday
night with a concert interspersed with tho reading of
Compositions by tiie young Ladies of tho "Olio So
ciety," formed of mombers of the school. There was
also a beautiful address delivered by Mr. James Gib
son, at the request of tho Society.
There was the utmoat harraony and good feeling
and his amiable lady. Truly, they appeared ns
much attached ns mombors of tho snmo family.
This institution is located in a beautiful nnd heal
thy section of Cherokee Georgia, and In tho midst of
a moral and refined community. Persons who have
daughters and wards to educate, would do welt' to
consider the various advantages of lids school, before
making arrangements olsowhcre. Professor John R.
Seals lias been engaged as Principal of tho Music
Department. Ho has been connected with some of
the best schools in tho State, nnd lias unqualified re
commendations from thorn all. He performs on the
Piano, Guitar, Harp, Flute and Violin. Ho will havo
four Piano Fortes and other instruments for tho use
of pupils in his department.
In conclusion, permit mo to say, that tho patrons
may safely recommend the whoio establishment.
Summerville, Ga., W. NEWTON.
Visit of the Legislature to Savannah-
We rejoice to learn that the subject of a
visit of the Legislature to Savannah, during
its present session, is discussed in private
circles at the seat of Government. The
movement originated, we understand, with
some public spirited gentlemen of this city,
who recently maden visit to Miliedgevilie to
see the place and attend the deliberations of
the Legislature. It is proposed that Counci
shall invite his Excellency the Governor,
and the members of both branches cf the
Legislature, to pay our city a visit for a few
days, as much for u little relaxation as to
partake of our hospitality and examine our
public works, shipping, port, commercial fa
cilities, &c. Sic. We have uo doubt that the
Public Authorities, as well as the citizens,
will take much pleasure in extending such
invitation and making all necessary arrange'
meats for their entertainment as guests of
the city
It is not contemplated that the legislature
should adjourn for a longer time than three
days, there being a constitutionnl prohibition
to that effect. Our rail-road connections are
such however, that thuy can leave the seat
of Government and return iu that time, and
still spend two entire days with us. It af
fords us pleasure to add that Gov. Cose, and
the members from this county,are very much
in favor of the visit. All thnt is requisite
is, that the proper invitation he extended,
and the two houses will then determine
whether thoir public duties will permit them
to accept it. The Central Rail-Road Com
pany, we hove no doubt, will take great
pleasure in passing the members over their
road free of chargn.
It is needless to enumerate the reasous
why Council (and if not Council, then our
enterprising business menj should early
move in tho matter. The mutual advanta
ges which would result from such an inter
six months, and the editor of the Courier,
thinks there hnvo been at least four hundred
victims since the settlement of the place by
the Americans.
Methodist Church Casei—Judge Nel
son lias given his decision in .the Methodiat
Church property suit, in favot of the Me
thodist Church South, that they were enti
tled to share in the Book Concern, and a
decres was issued accordingly.
Emigration to Iowa.—The fall emigra
tion is flowing in upon ua In n itrong and
steady current. Every trip of the ferry boat
lands a large number ol immigrants, with
their wagons, stock, etc. They report that
the number in their rear exleud in a contin
uous line for hundreds of miles. Travellers
who have passed them on the route state
the road is literally lined with teams stock,
etc,, from the Mississippi to the western
boundary of Ohio' Let them come. 2 here
is plenty of room, and no such lands j in the
world aa those of Iowa. We count upon an
jnerease of 75,000 people during the ensuing
Visit or the Alabama Legislature to
Georoia.—Wc see it sugested in an Alabama
paper, that the members oi the legislature of
the Stale, now in session, should pay a visit
to our legislature at Miliedgevilie, fot the
puipose of examining the Rail-Roads of
Georgia. There are but few miles of Rail-
Hoadin Alabama, and it is thought that tha
members might acquire much valuable in
formation on the subject of internal improve
ments by a petsonal examination of thq(e in
this ‘■■'tale. We need not say, our people
would be glad of an opportunity to welcome
the legislature of Alabama to this State.—
Should they determine to make this visit,
we can assure them, in advance, of a teal
“Georgia welcome.—Sat Rep.
X letter received in Wnahingtloo from Mr.
Cl«t state* that he would stive iu Washing
ton on the 22d or 23d, nnd that his health
was not as good at he could with it to be.
Vermont sticks to her idols — Wo find
the following dispatch in the New-York
papers of Wedne-wuy, from which it will be
seen that the Vermont legislature refuses to
tepeal the habeas corpus act, passed at its
last session, nullifying, practically, (ho fug
itive law. Sue will repeat her folly aud trea
son some day:
Montpelier, Vt., Noa. 18.—The Bill re
penting our Habeas Corpus Act was rejected
this afternoon by a vote ol 132 to 55.
The new constitution of Virginia denies
the right of voting to “non-commissioned
officers in the service of tho United States.’
(Correspondence ofthe Sevannsh Georgian.]
Bloominodale N. Y., Nov. 8,
A young gentleman of genteel and intel
ligent appearance, with sandy complexion
and whiskers, dressed in black, with a blue
cloth cap, and drab over rout, stopped at one
ol our hotels on the night ofthe 6th inst., to
await, as he said, tho arrival of his baggage,
change of courtesies and hospitalities are too
obvious to be particularized. The bonds of n 'y i J ll i ne saia, the arrival or his baggage,
which it seemed had not been put on board
union between the seaboard and the moun
tains would be drawn closer—the honorable
members of the legislature would acquire
much valuable information in relation lo the
commerce and enterprise of Snvannuh, and
the interests of this section of the State—
while our citizens would meet face to face
the representatives oi the people from every
county in the State, the first men in the
commonwealth, and would have nil opportu
nity to enlarge and improve their business
and social relations to a most advantageous
extent. These are facts, however, which
will occur to every one, and we need only
further remark, that should his Excellency
the Governor and the legislature find it con
venient lo pay ns tho contemplated visit,
they will be received with a cordial and sin-
cero welcome. We will not only throw open
to them our houses and give them the best
cheer wo have, but we will regale them with
some most excellent musicnl entertainments,
should tiiey come, as wc hopo they will, be
tween tiie 8th and 15th of next month. At
thnt time Maretzek’s splendid Jlaliun Opera
Company will'be playing here. The mem
bers ofthe New-York legislature made a
visit to thecity ofNew-York the post spring,
and we are sure they did not meet with a
more cordial reception than will be extended
to the Governor and members of our legisla
ture, should they como among us.— Savan
nah Republican.
Mississippi.—Tho returns from 46 coun
ties give Foote a majority of 2191. There
are 13 counties to lie heaid from, which it
is thought will reduce his majority lo about
1200. The whole Union State ticket is
elected, and three out of tho four Congres
sional districts have elected Union men.
Tho Convention, elected in September,
has convened at Jackson, and ncommittee of
13 wns appointed lo present resolutions for
(lie action of that body. The committee re
ported on the evening of the 13th ; hut the
jncksnn Flag, from which we take this nc
count, does not give the resolutions.
A curious stale of things exists in Missis
sippi at this time. Acting Gov. Guion, con
sidering his term of office to hnvo expired,
has abandoned tlie Exeeutivo chair, and
the elect Gov. Foote does not enter upon
his duties lor some time yet, there is of
course a gubernntoiial interregnum. The
consequence is, that tho now sherifls, and
nil other oiiicers who have to lie commis
sioned by the Governor, cannot he quulified,
the Courts are suspended for the want of
shorills, mid the whole machinery of govern
ment Ims come to a , full stop in a word,
Mississippi appears to havo resolved herself
into “ a committee of the whole,” his quasi
Excellency, J. Bell, late Secretary of State,
“ in the chair,” and is awaiting a convoca
tion of the Senate to elect a new President
of thnt body, who will discharge tiie Execu
tive function until the inauguration of the
Governor elect—luscaloosa Monitor.
According to an article in the Philadelphia
Enquirer, insanity is said to prevnil to a fear
ful extent in California. Nearly every
physienn in the State Ims palionls. and hard
ly n vessel leaves for tho Atlantic States,
which does not carry away some sufierer.—
The Judge of one of the lower! Courts of
San Francisco recently stated that more than
AD-' cases had OEtpe'.un-^thrcejaen inJ
the cars at New York. Not appearing in
the morning, his room was entered, and to
the consternation of all, lie , teas found «
corpse. The cause of his death none could
surmise. We suppose, from his com cita
tion, he was Irom some Southern State, and
on his way to the New York State and Na
tional Law School, in Batistan Spa, Saratoga
Co., iu this neighborhood, as we know it haa
many students from tiie South, and os «*
found the following note in his pockat .-
“ Dear James : As 1 learn that the Presi
dent of the law school sends a circular to any
who request it, I wish you would hare one .
sent to me. 1 have seen illiles, who you 1
know, visited Saratoga Springs this summer,
and he says no abolition sentiments are tolera- |
ted in this institution. This I wns glad to I
learn, us I am exceedingly anxious to avail \
myself of the privileges it nffuids for bcquir- ,
ing a familiarity with tho legal practice, and ,*
the all-important art of oxtempore speaking. J
If you stop in Philadelphia, call on Susfint 1
but don’t tell her what I mentioned lo you 1
tho other day. Tell her that, though distant
from us, my spirit is with her daily.
“Yours, icc., HarleS+on.”
This note was superscribed “ James But- <
ior,” with no place of residence annexed.
1 give you this statement, with the request
that Southern editors generally will copy it,
as the onlv means of conveying to his friends
a knowledge of his sudden nnd melancholy,
death.
Inquiries may he addressed to the Post
master,.or to myself, at this place.
Yours, &c., II. A. GRAY’-
Attack onMatamoroi-
The schr Muj. Barbour, which arrived at :
New Orleans on Thursday last, from Brazoa J
Sunliago, brought intelligence that therevo- 7
lutioimry forces under Caravajal had at- J
lacked Mutnmoras, and after a desperate fight
hnd succeeded iu entering the city; but hav
ing learned that a small American steamer -
plying on the Rio Grande, was coining up
with Mexican troops, a body of the revolu
tionists, consisting of about 100 Texans, was *
detached from the mnin force and proceeded 1
lo attack her with the intention of capturin
the Mexicans and seiziing two pieces of
tillery which were on board.
The commander of the steamer being ap- I
prised of this movement, put about, and pro- J
needed to the Brazos,placed the troops an*
tw o pieces of artillery on hoard the Mexica
war steamer Neptuno. There they remain
ed when Captain Arnet left the Brazos.'
wns suspected that the troops wished to j
the revolutionists.
The diversion of the Texans from Carava-J
jnl, caused a suspension of the attack upi
.frntamoros, hut lie was hourly expecting r
inforcemenls from the direction of Camvrj
and when rejoined by the two hundred
ans, the attack was to bt renewed with v.
or. There can he little doubt that Matamo
as fell into the hands of Caravajal on Frid
or Saturday before last.
When Capt. Arnet lell the Brazos, t
Neptuno was ready coaled, and it was su
posed tvould make for a port some 150 mil
south. The commander of the Mexic
asked permission to march through
United States territory, in order to rfe
Matamorns, hut this was refused. The fj
pearenco of the Texans probably p
him from going up on the Mexican t
It was reported that many of Iht
States troops on the upper line have (4
nnd joined Caravajal. ■'*
In tiie first attack upon
stated that (‘ - - —