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Gen. Scott’s Letter of Aooeptai.co. To tho HonombioJ. G. Chapman, President of Me Whig National' Convention. 8m: I havo hud tho honor to rcbclve from your lmnda the official notice of my “unani mous nomination os tho Whig candidate for the office of President of tho United States,” together with "a copy of tho Resolutions pass ed by the Convention expressing their opin ions upon some of tho most prominent ques tions of National policy." This great distinction, conferred by a nu merous, Intelligent, and patriotic body, repre senting millions of my countrymen, sinks deep Into my heart, and remembering tho very em inent names which were before the Conven tion In amicable competition with my own, I am made to feel oppressively tho weight of responsibility belonging to my new position. Not having written a word to procure this distinction, I lost not a moment, after It had been conferred, In addressing a letter to one of your members, to signify what would be, at a proper timo, the substaheo of my reply to tho Convention, and I now have the honor to repeat, la a moro formal manner, as the occasion justly demands, that I accept the nomination with the Resolutions annexed. The political principles and measures laid down in those resolutions aro so broad, tiiat hut little is left for me to add. I therefore bnrely suggest, in this placo, that should I, by tho partiality of iny countrymen, ho eleva ted to tho Chief Magistracy of tho Union, I shall bo ready In my connection with Con gress, to recommend or to approve of mea sures In regal'd to the management of the • pnhllo domain, so as to secure an early settle ment of the same favornblo to actual settlers, hut consistent, nevertheless, with a due regard to the equal rights of tho wliolo American peoplo in that vast national Inheritance; and also to recommend or approve a single altera tion in our naturalisation laws, suggested by my military experlenco, vis: giving to all foreigners the right of cltisanship who shnll faithfully servo, in time of war, ono year on hoard of our public ships, or in our land forces regular or volunteer, on their receiving an honorable discharge from tho scrvlco. In regard to tho general policy of tho Ad ministration, if elected, I should, of course, look among thoso who may approvo that pol icy for tho agents to carry it into execution, and I should seek to cultivate harmony and th ° W ‘ lg l>era, by proscription, to exact conformity to iny own views. But I should, at tho same time, bo rigorous in regard to quaililcations ' lor orace—roUfclnlne and appointing no ono, cither deficient In capacity or lutugilty, or in I devotion to Liberty, to tho Constitution, and tho Union. Convinced that harmony and good will be tween tho different quarters of our broad coun try is essential to tho presontand future inter- —<Mu«.UniudUUu-.anrt witlijukyotion to .North, I should neither countenance nor tol erate any sedition, disorder, faction, or rosist- <mco to the Laws of tho Union,,on any pretext, in any part of the lnnd; and I should carry into tho civil administration this ono principle of military conduct—obedience to tho Legis lative and judicial departments of Govern ment, each In its constitutional sphere, saving only, in respect to the Legislature, tho possi ble resort to tho veto power, always to bo most cautiously exorcised and under tho Brrictosr restraints nun nootKW)i«i»*». Finally, for my adherence to tho principles of tho Whig party, ns expressed In tho reso lutions of the Convention and herein suggest ed, with a sincere and earnest purpose to ad vance tho greatness and happiness of tho lie- public, and thus to cherish and encourage the cause of constitutional liberty throughout the world, avoiding every act and thought that might involve our country in an unjust or un necessary war, or impair the faith of treaties, .nnd discountenancing all political agitation injurious to tho interests of society and dan gerous to tho Union—I can offer no other giledgo or guaranty than tho known incidents «r»fa long public life, now undergoing the se verest examination. Feeling myself highly fortunato in my As sociate on the ticket, and with a lively sense t f my obligations to tho Convention, and to your personal courtesies, I have tho honor to remain, sir, with great esteem, your most o- bcdlcnt servant, WINFIELD SCOTT. Mr. Graham’s Letter of Acooptanco. Washington, Juno 21,1852. Sir : I am gratified to acknowledge tho re ceipt of the communication which you did mo the honor to deliver In person on yesterday, r nnounclng my unanimous nomination us tho Whig candidate for the ofilcoofVico Presi dent of the United States, by tho National Convention which recently assembled in Bal- timore, accompanied by a copy of 4ho Reso lutions of tho Convention upon questions of National principle and policy. I cordially [approvo tho declarations made by these resolutions on matters of tho most i*?cent practical interest. They do but por tray tho conduct of an Administration of tho U ivernraent of which for near two years I have been a member. On all ether matters they but reiterate the doctrines and recommcnda- I ions held by its Chief in important public communications. Should the People of the United States give their sanction to the nominations of your Convention, so far as I shall be invested with authority, a faithful adherence to these doc trines may be expected. [ therefore accept the distinction, so hon orably tendered, with a grntful heart, but with unaffected diffidence. It is a satisfac tion, however, to know that tho place to which \ havo been nominated is but secondary, and that for the first office the Convention lmve proposed a citizen of tried patriotism and vir- tuo, long and familiarly acquainted with pub lic affairs and public men: a safo and saga cious counsellor, who has well fulfilled every trust heretofore committed to his hands, and tv ho has illustrated our history by eminent public aervice. With my thanks for the courtesy with which ^you have honored me. in the execution of - i your office, and with tho highest personal re el, I am your obedient servant, WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, onomble J. G. Chapman, it of the Whig National Convention. , r Scott and the Platform, intlcipation of just such a letter of flep, Scott has given, the Bos- ; two or three days, ago, spoke as Sewurd and his party; and as to Gen. S*^ott himself, we know nothing certain and positive as yet of his determination \yith regard to it. If-he puts his acceptance of the nomination in writing, wo believe he will not bo allowed by those who net ns his advisers to place him self in a position which will preclude his sup porters from treating the Compromise as we have known all along they desire to treat it— namely, as a tiling to be meddled with and overthrown ut the first opportunity. Wo have no confidence, therefore, in Gen. Scott, be cause Wo cannot have confidence in those who have procured his nomination.” Finally, tho Courier says: "It will bo a bitter pill for men who have all their lives thrown nothing but whig votes, to give their suffrages for a democratic candi date. But wo should be blind and deaf to what wo 8co and hear, every day and every hour, if we did not recognise the probability of many such votes being cast; and if we wero to shrink from pointing out tho true causes for it, we should be false to our.publlc duty.” Messrs. Scott, Fillmoro and Webstor. Upon tho receipt at Washington of tho in telligence of the nomination of General Scott, sovorar thousand of the citizens visited the three contestants in a body. Gen. Scott, in his address spoke very handsomely of the democratic uomiuco, says he: "I know that much anxiety and many tri als are to bo passed through before tho rati fication of tho people shall be heard. Wheth er it shall confirm tho action of tho Conven tion or not, I shall be satisfied—for I know that it will be conferred upon a inan deserv ing your confidence and support. In whatev er position I may be placed, it shall continue to bo tho great aim of my life to discharge my duty to my country.” Mr. Fillmore madoa felicitous speech which was received with much applause. Mr. Webster’s speech was characteristic. "Ho had retired, but opened his window and said: you havo been engaged in the per formance of a great public duty—tho selec tion of a man for the office of President of the United States. It has happened my name was before that convention. Their choice has fallen upon another, probably for tho best. One thing he could assure them : in prin ciple and practico ho remained unchanged, for fTian ke A^iil3"!oTiVgTiT7ifiuTfn flio'Tnfrnv' ing, God willing, ho would rise with tho lark and though tho lark was a bettor songster than himself, ho would not rise with moro jocund heart to greet the purplings of the East. Hu thanked them for tho kind com pliment they hud paid him, and bade them good night.” Gen. Scott’s Lottor. Our readers lmvo now had an opportunity of examining Gen. Scott’s letter accepting it, published Wednesday, led us to infur thaf ho had fully and well defined bis position in regard to tho Compromise. In this wo have been disappointed. He simply soys that lie accepts "the nomination with tho resolutions annexed.” Mr. Oraham, in Ids lottor of ac ceptance, remarks: I cordially approve the declaration made by these resolutions on matters of tho most re cent practical Interest. They do hut portray the conduct of an Administration of tho Gov- cim.friiounnnnr lurinrar nur ycurs I nuvu been a member.” General Scott however, though lie says many other things fails to record his approval of tho Compromiso. This wo regret exceed ingly, because it renders wider, deeper, nnd consequently more impassable, the gulf which separates Southern whigs from thoso North ern men who support him.—Sav Hep. The Courier nnd Enquirer is equally dis contented ’with the nomination. It had vigor ously urged the claims of Mr. Webster, and opposed the nomlnatlou of Gen. Scott. Tho Courier, says: "On every side have we heard determina tions ex pressed not to support the Baltimore nominee. Communications have been sent to us urging tho nomination of Mr. Webster as an independent candidate.” Abolition Spite, and Spit Wo commend to tho Petersburg Intolligencor and the Southern Whig papers and delegates to Baltimore, that now talk of supporting Gen. Scott, tho following emphatic nnd con clusive lsnguago of tho N. Y. Mirror, a man ly and conservative National Whig organ.— If they do not heed the words, the people of tho South will hold them responsible for a glaring violation of their duty and their pledges : Spitting on the Platform.—Wc should, perhaps apologise to our reader for tho word used in tho beading of tills niticlo ; but wo choose to let tho Tribune’s insult go forth in nil its filthy force to tho eyes, ears and stomachs of thoso chivalrous Delegates from Tennessee, Missouri and Virginia, who aban doned Fillmore in the Convention ,nnd gave their votes 1'or Scott, Horace Greeley, the champion of tho Abolitionists, tho pet of Seward, who calls tho Couatitullon of the United States "an atrocious bargain,” says to the Baltimore Delegates; "I spit upon your platform I” And this man is the con ductor of the leading organ of tho Whig par ty 1 For, sneer as wo may at the isms and absurdities of the Tribune, it reaches more Northern readers, in its daily and weekly is sues than any other journal. It is affiliated with tho Albany Evening Journal, and the entiro Abolition press of tho country.- And why aro all thoso rampant, radical, Anti-Compromiso journals in favor of Gen. Scott, who is well known to bo conservative oven to tho vergo of aristocracy, by naturo, habit, education and vocation! Is it not that they may kill off Fillmoro, Webster and all others, who havo had a band in framing, adopting and executing tho Fugitivo Slave Law 1 Is it not, that, after "bargaining” with the South for a Platform, in order to secure their man, tlioy may insult tho very mau they have inveigled, by "spitting” upon their principles, and crowing over tho "Yan kee tricks” played in tho great National Tho Union men havo been abused without measure or mercy, for tho lust three years, by thowooly editors nnd wooly politicians of tho North ; and now since both Nutional Conventions havo adopted their principles, while sacrificing the Chumplons, Defenders of thoso principles, Greeley nnd his faction "spit upon tho platform” whiio embracing with n.fatai hug tho candidate who accepts and stands upon that platform ! 0, consisten cy, thou art a jewel unknown to politicians! no man pretends there is uny prospect, not the remotest, of carry ing tlio Stato for Scott.” The Marietta tf/mw.and Athens IFAi£ide. clare lor Piehce. An effort was made to hold a Scott ratifi cation meeting in Griffin a few days sinco, which failed, from tho opposition made to it by Whigs. Judge Lumkin, of the Superior Court, and Hon. Ashbury Hull, of Athens, old Whigs, have come out for Pierce. A friend from Southwestern Georgia in forms us that the Whigs in that section, aro unanimously opposed to Gon. Scott. ROME, GEORGIA. Thursday Morning, July 8, 1852. CAMPAIGN PAPER. As the approaching Presidential Campaign will be one of peculiar interest to all classes of our fellow citizens, every individual, of courie, will desiro to bo furnished with ac curate information upon political subjects and passing events. To place th3 Courier within reach of every family in Cherokee Georgia—and no family should be without it —wo shall furnish it at tho following rates: For 8inglo Copy, $ 65 For Ten Copies to ono Add/oss,.... 5,00 For Twenty •• •• •••• 8 » 00 to the close of the Presidential Campaign. At tlio abovo reduced price, we shall al ways expect tho money to accompany the or der. Wc have now established tho " Rome Cou rier ” uptp>a firm basis, and shall endeavor to make it all its friends could desiro. Will they not aid us in extending its circulation 1 Every ono of our present patrons could very easily add one or more names to our subscrip tlon list. Patronise thoso who aro laboring to develope tho resources, and thereby to ad vanco the interests, of this interesting and magnificent portion of your noble State. The Law of Newspapers. 1. Subscribers wiio do not give express or ders to tho contrary, are considered as wish ing to continue their subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order tlio discontinuance of their papers, tho publishers may continue 8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take tbeir papers from the offices where they directed, they arc held responsible until they have ordered their papers discontinued and settled their bills. 4. If subscribers remove to other places without informing the publishers, and the paper is sent to tlio former direction, they are held responsible. 5. Tho Courts havo decided that refusing to take a paper'or periodical from the office, or removing and leaving it uncalled for- guiding star. Wo should do violence to the truth and to our own impulse, if we hesi tated to givo utterance to tlio indignation with which tho great conservative heart of tho country beats undor thtf insult, which, in plain English, reads thus : "Wo-mado a slmm bargain to tako your Platform in ex change for our Man. Wo have got our Man, and wo now spit upon your Plniform." Tennessee, Missouri and Virginia, please put tnar m J yonr pipes antr smniro ity «nu when you want 3'our Diggers enught, call on your Baltimore Delegates to catch them.— You don’t catch us at it. that his election will throw the mres into Congress for re- •itation. Wo think so, rm adopted by the a will not bind Mr. sound leaders once L, r Prom the Atlanta Intelligencer. Signs at tho North. Tho Nomination of Gen. Scott, by the Whig Convention, seems not to havo boon swnllow- cd, without many audible groans of displea sure, by tho administration or compromiso Whigs, in some portions of tho North. It was a bitter pill for those who had enlisted in tho cause of Webster and Fillmore, and bad fought hard against the lnaiuouvrings of Messrs. Seward nnd Greeley, to have their favorito candidates thrown overboard, and bo obliged at last to striko their colors, and run up instead, tho banner of Scott nnd Graham. The Now York Express, tho Fillmoro organ in New York, a paper which hns distinguished itself heretofore by its conservative courso to wards the South, Wo notice, has yielded to tho pressuro of party and very meekly hoist ed tho Scott flag. It was evidently done with great reluctance. It publishes, however, a number of letters from influential Whigs in tho city, who declare their determination not to support Gen. Scott, somo of them recom mending a third candidate, others declaring outright for Pierce nnd King. One of these letters, in tho Express, says: "As far as I can learu in my own neighbor hood, tho nomination of Scott is looked upon with as much credit to tho Whig party as though it had been Seward. Do you or I j suppose that any wise men in that Conven tion expect that such a ticket as Scott could run with Pierco and King. No! Tho party is gone for tlio next four yeurs, and I shall not voto for Scott, and tho some words aro in the mouths of hundreds of good staunch business men." Another f'‘New York Whig” holds forth, through the Express’ in these words: “ For some years an organization has been growing up within tho Whig party, which supporting specific Whig measures is yet ut terly foreign in principle and character, and imbued with tho most fanatical ridicalism in all respects. After a struggle of years, tills faction lias now reached the supremo control of the Whig party, by the result of tho great campaign and tho five days battle wo have just passed tbroHgh.” "I havo no longer a party to which I can claim affinity. My party, is revolutionized; it has ‘new lords nnd new laws,’ such ns I will cut off my hand sooner than sustain. Con servative Whigs generally, and in tho South ern States universally, it appears to me, must consider the party as in effect broken up.” ‘ Messrs. Editors, intothe cause of this stato of thing, it is bootless now to enter. The depths of infamy which certain Southern Whigs havo scooped out for themselves, I do not propose to explore. Let others hold up to imperishable contempt, tho names of the Southern traitors who have filaiu tho Whig party and dishonored its noblest leaders.— Suffice it for me, that ns a conservative Whig lam absolved from political service nnd levy during tfie existence of the incoming Demo cratic dypasty, and until sound principles and more claim my support.” How Mr. Webster lost the Nomination Tho editor of tlio Boston Courier, who was in Bnltimoro during tlio session of tho Whig National Convention, and an activo partici pator in Its proceedings until tho nomina tion was effected, gives a sketch In his paper of the 25th lilt., of tho doings of that body, and takes occasion therein to stato the causes which led to Mr. Webster’s defeat. General Scott went into tlio Convention with ono hundred and thirty ono votes— eighteen less than a majority, and theso wero headed by the Now-York delegation, which entertained, according to tho article in the Courier, biller and malignant personal hatred and virulent hostility to Mr. Fillmoro, which not only led them to resist his nomination, and pass over Mr. Webster because ho stood on somewhat tho same platform.but induced them to sustain General Scott throughout, 1 for no other reason than that ho stood in tho furthest line of antagonist position from tlio object of their bitter and envenomed hostility. Besides thoso who cast their votes for Gen eral Scott in tlio beginning, there were men among tho Southern delegation instructed for Mr. Fillmoro who wero determined to vote for General Scott as their second choico ; and nftcr it became apparent that Mr. Fillmore would not receive tho nomination, tiiey wero ready to leavo tho bulk of tho Southern dele gates who desired to go over to Mr Wobster. According to tho article already alluded to, 100 of tlio Fillmore men wero ready on Satur day evening to east their votes for Mr. Web ster, if his New-England friends could obtain 40 votes for him in addition to three votes from Wisconsin and ono from California which had already been cast for him. But tho Northern Whigs were inexorablo ; nnd although the South was ready to give Mr. Webster ono hundred and six votes whenever they could accomplish anything, yet tho North would not give him tho requisite forty votes, be' ause tho nomination of Mr. Webster would not have been a triumph of Mr. Seward nnd the higher law. The statement of tho Mis sissippi delegation, in its recent interview with Mr. Webster in this city, adds, says the Washington Union, confirmation to this point of tho statement in tho Boston Courier. evidence of intentional fraud. 0. The Courts have also repeatedly declar ed that a Postmaster i\ho neglects to per form his duty of giving reasonable notice, ns required by tho regulations of the Post Of fice Department of tho neglect of a pirsons to take from tho office newspapers addressed to him renders the Postmaster liable to tho pub isber for tlio subscription prieo. We would remind our worthy patrons, that the small sums they have laid by for our especial benefit, lmvo not yet coino to hand. Will they please transmit thorn through our published Agents or postmasters who aro au thorised to receive subscriptions. Until after tho 1st day of July, tho advance price will be received. We are trying to give you a good paper, nnd prompt payments will greatly acilitnte our labors. Dedication. The now Methodist Church edifice in thi$ city will bo dedicated on Sunday next.— Sermon by Rov. Professor Means. Exer cisos to commence nt 10J o’clock A. M.— Tho public aro respectfully invited to attend. July 8,1862 Political Items. Tlio Augusta Chronicle <f* Sentinel declares for the second time, that it will not support Gen. Scott. Its policy is for "the Whig party of Georgia to tako no part in the con test.” It adds: " Wo lmvo no other mofivo in making this suggestion of inaction,' than the preservation of the Whig party in the State. We want to avoid a collision and conflict of Whigs in the canvass, and the only way this can be accom plished is, to let. the election go by default. For it is a well ascertainad fact, that Gen. Scott was not an acceptable candidate to one in one hundred Whigs in the Stato, however a few may, since the nomination, have expressed a willingness to suppoit him alone, because he is the nominee of tho Whig party. Hence, while ft portion would refuse to support either candidate, another portion would vote for Pierce, thus brining thoso who profess the samo principles in positions directly antago nistic, without tho possibility—much less probability—of accomplishing any good. For Tho Premium List. Wo publish in our paper to-day tho Premi um list of the "Etowah Agricultural and Mechanical Association.” At tho Meeting on Saturday last, this list was adopted, and although it is not as full ns some might de sire, still it is quito nraple fur a commence ment. Of course many articles nro usually presented at Fairs not ennumerated in the published list, and we hope it will bo so, at our first exhibition, and that whatever is nov el, useful or ornamental will find its way to our Fair Grounds next October. Tho meeting on Saturday last was largo, and the occasion graced by many of our fair friends from Cass and Floyd, Let all go heartily to work and the first annual fair of this young association, will surpass the most sanguine expectations of its warmest friends. Fublio Lecture. We aro requested to give notice that the Rev. G. W. White, will deliver an Address nt tho Court House this, (Thursday evening,) at 8, o’clock, on the American Revolution.— The topic selected nnd tho known ability of the speaker will ofcourse ensure tlio attend ance of tho ladies aud gentlemen of Romo and vicinity. / Educational. Wo arc desired to say, that the services of Mrs. E. L. Dickerson havo been procured in the musical department of Mrs. Gibson’s School. Her high reputation ns a succesful instructress on tho Piano nnd Guitar, is well known in this community. Whilst upon this subject, wo take pleasure in referring our readers to tho communication of the Rev. Mr. Caldwell, and tho adver tisement of tho Rev. Mr. McDaniel. Let our fellow citizens see to it, that the great interests of education aro liberally fostered in our [young and growing community. The different schools furnish all tlio facilities fora thorough and polite education. Wesleyan Female College. Wo have received a handsomely printed catalogue of tho officers and students of this justly popular institution, by which we aro h ippy to know that it is in a very flourishing condition. We give below a summary of the students that have been in attendance the present collegiate year. The annual com mencement takes place next week, which, if practicable, we propose to attend. Senior Cluss, - - - 83 Junior “ - - * 48 Sophomere Class, 48 First Class, - - - - 28 Irregular Students, - - -18 Primary Class, - - - 30 OURSELVES AND OTHERS, That man who respects not public opinion, deserves not public confidence. A.de*^ *° possess tho^ccitifidencc our lows, very naturally VJFW* ™ 10 cfforts to deserve them. havo if posaiblo, every motive action, P laced above the re&F™ impeachment.' With tile conscientious nnd faithful Jour nalist, R |S a fash as difficult ns important, alwp/s B0 to acquit himself before ascrutiniz- ipg and fault-finding public, as always to command its confidence if not its approbation. If carried about by every popular breeze—if each succeeding day finds him in a now posi tion with now views and aims, tlio public may very justly conclude thatbis creed nud conscience aro in the keeping of others, and neither regard the ono nor respuct tho other. In the present novel and embarrassing atti tude of parties, and variegated aspect of poli tics and politicians, it would not be amiss for every mnn in Georgia to review dispassionate ly tho events of the last two years, and if pos sible define and defend his position. Wo aro tho more anxious to do tills ourselves, be cause some of our friends, for whom we enter tain profound respect are not altogether satis fied with our present attitude and policy. To determine whether we have been true to our principles and faithfal to our pledges consistentln the entiro courso of our action, it is necessary to revort to tlio causes which brought into beirg tho Union Party as a new and distinct political organism, Tho Constitutional Union Party, as all know, was brought into existence to avert tho threatened overthrowof tho Constitution and tho destruction of the Federal Govern ment. It was organized upon entirely now principles and issues—issues and principles deemed vital and paramount, because involv ing the very existence of tho Republic. It was composed of men of all parties and pro fessions, who in the presence of a felt and common danger, wero ready to forget old distinctions and antipathies, and labor in a common cause. This party adopted a new name, which evidently implied a renuncia tion of old ones. Comprising In the ampli tude of Us political cmbraco all the lovers of tho Constitution and the Union. It was very appropriately called, " The Constitution al Union Party.” It pledged itself to tho support of those and thoso only who wero rendy nnd willing to abide by the Compro- qucstlon’s cmB'rnceri^ "n ^Vts^acts^witbout re gard to old party names or ties. As an hum ble member of this party, and in conformi ty with this view of its principles nnd ob jects, in tlio first number of "The Rome Courier,” we used the following explicit langungo :— “ As old party lines are now obliterated, let us cast away old party names and predilections, and forgetting past di fferences, in the spirit of wisdom, moderation, and patriotism, let vs ral ly under the glorious banner of Constitutional At a mooting of tho Union Party of Floyd County held at Rome on the 6th of May 1851. it was proclaimed by those present, in a resolution unanimously passed, that stand ing upon tho action of tho Georgia Conven tion, nnd tho principles upon which tho Union Party is based, "wo declare ourselves free from all party association as whigs and demo crats.” To the charge that the “Courier” was a wo made the following declaration in Janua ry Inst.: “ U may not bo impropor whilst upon this subject to say that, whilst tho Courier is not committed to the support of any mnn for any office, it docs hereby explicitly declare that it will to the best of its ability, advoento the claims nnd promote the success of such can didates ns shnll be selected to carry out the great principles nnd achieve tho patriotic purposes of the Constitutional Union Party of Georgia, whether such candidates have been whigs or democrats—provided, we shnll believe them "worth* and well qualified.” So tho Republic be served and saved, careless aro we by whom.” Keeping always In mind the sacred charac ter of our political obligations, voluntarily as sumed, nnd determined so long ns the Union Party, existed, to do nothing that would in tho slightest degree impair its efficiency, wo have up to tho present moment sedulously avoided all participation in any nnd every movement, which might even remotely bo construed into nn abandonment of its princi ples and aims. How far we have succeeded, wo leave tho public to determine. Our future course will be governed liy tho action of the Union Convention about to meet ntMilledgc- ville. Wo now ntnnd where wo always have stood, upon the Georgia Platform, being nei ther a Whig nor a Democrat, but a Union man. It is said Mr. Toombs has made a speech which was cold towards thoWhignominalions. He said he would go with the Whigs of Geor gia, but would await the action of the Union Convention. . * Charleston Conrior. This old and excellent Journal hns renewed its youth, and appeals pogrnphical attire.Refer) It says\ "Our Increased, and dally Increasing cir- culation, combined with then*® of steam-driv en power-presses, wh’- [1 wt, ar tho typo very rapidly, renders <ne necessity of a renewal of our materials much more frequent than for merly. ' But It Is with great pleasure that we accede to these demands on our finances, and embrace tho opportunity each occasion af fords of reiterating our thanks to our nurner- friends for tho kind and efficient support which enables us to do so. On the 10th of January, 1803, the Courier first saw the light, and although half a centu ry has now nearly elapsed since that occasion, yet perhaps wo may be pardoned in saying that It still has as much elasticity nnd public spirit In Its composition as at any period of its existence, and that noefforts shall bo want ing on the part of Its conductors to maintain Its present position.” \ President Fillmoro. It now appears that tills model President and Statesman, previous to tho meeting of tho Whig Convention wrote a letter declining a contest for nomination ; which however' his friends would not read. That letter is nowpublhhcd, and its patriotic sentiments only increase our regret, that such n inan should bo thrust aside, to gratify the rampant freo-soilors of tho North. Wo shall try to givo it to our readers next week. Masterly Inactivity. We regret to see that somo of onr Union friends, who like ourselves have been deeply mortified and disappointed in the selection of candidates by tho Baltimore Conventions, propose to remain passive in the pending Presidential contest. This Is adoubtful poli cy, and must load to tho destruction of our organization. If it is desirable to keep in existence tho Union Party, it is important that it should participate in the approaching election. Itcnn cast its voto for one or the other of tho candidates, without blending it self with’either of the national parties, or be coming cither Whig or democratic. We have a choico of evils, let us ehoosn tho least. Scott in Tennessee, At a Whig ratification meeting recently held at Knoxvillo, two sets of resolutions were introduced, one refusing to support Scott, and the other confirming his nomina tion. After a very heated discussion the meeting broko up in a row. Total, 211 Tallahassee Florida. Tho Whigs anticipating tlio nomination of Fillmore or Webster, had their cannons loaded in honor of tho event. When the news arrived of the nomination of Scott, not a gun or drum was heard, but a funeral no(e. Tall Oats. Our friend Mr. Daniel Zudbb, lias deposi ted in our office a flnospcciniuij of wliat old Floyd can do In the production of oats.— The specimen before us is over six feet lijgh and very heavily grained. There probably never has been harvested a finer oat crop tban tho ono this year, and corn at proseut is equal- ly promising. Nor Ike Courier. Messes. Dditors: Permit mo through your paper to call the attention of parents to a fbw brief statements in regard, to tlio Femalo Academy. It will bo seen by refer ence to tlio advertisement that Mr. LeHardy will give instruction in the French Lan guage. IIo is a young gentleman of good education, mid by intelligent men who are acquainted witli him he is spoken of in terms of high commendation. Ills great object will be to teach Ills pupils to converse in tlio French Lnngimgo, nnd Jiidglng from tho views lie has given mo of Ills general plan of instruction, I have great hope that ho will succeed in accomplishing this important re sult lie will charge Ids pupils only tho small sum of live dollors each for tho next session, and surely every parent who lias any wish that his daughters should learn tills language will not licsltato to direct them to ui- > — -j »iu|„, no may be liberally patronized. It is not necessary fo Bay any thing to in crease yonrconOdenco in] the ability and fi delity ofourcxcellenl teacher of music—It is however worthy of notice that slio will give lessons to tlio whole school In vocal music without any extra charge. This I* nn important exercise and will be of great value | to tho young Ladles—We have two Piano Fortes and ivitli the uso of other Instruments owned by somo of tho young Ladies, ample opportunities for prnctleo will ho enjoyed by those who tako lessons in instrumental music. —-**-*» bwnoitant to tho Teachers nnd to tlio pupils that they enter School as early in the term .is possible. The evils connected with tardiness in tills respect will readily occur to the mind of tlio reflecting parent. I ant gratified to know that boarding can bo hnd more readily than nt any former time In good families convenient to tho Academy. It is desired by several gentlemen In tin- country that larger buildings should bo orcct- f d nniLjnoro extensive arrangements mndo or tlio promotion orour educational interests. Tho citizens of Rome and vicinity would do well to consult and to act with efficiency on tills subject. The next session will com- menco the 19th of July. J. W. M. CALDWELL. Instruction can be given to young Ladies not connected with the Literary department, in Music, French, Painting in various colors, Drawing with crayons and penei lling. Union Meeting. Cedar Town, Polk Co., Ga„ June 28,1852. Tlio entire Union party having tills day as sembled, on motion of Woodson Hubbard, Esq., tlio meeting was called to order liy ap pointing Hon. R. McGrigor, Chairman, and Dr. William O. Walker Secretary. Col. E. D. Chisolm was requested to ex plain tlio object, which ho did in a few re marks, and at the close of which ho submit ted the following resolution, which was taken up, read, and agreed to: Resolved, Unit the meeting nppoint two Delegates to represent us in tho Union Con vention to assemble In Milledgevillo on tlio 16th clay of July next, clothed with full pow er to act as they shall then think most likely to maintain tho unity and harmony of tlio Union party; and that the Delegates bo se lected one from eacli of tho old political parties. On motion of R. C. Oipson, the Chairman appointed a Committee of three to select suit able Delegates to carry out tlio foregoing resolution. Tile Committee named was Messrs. R. C. Oipson, Woodson Hubbard nnd B. F. Smith, Esqrs. The Committee then with drew for a few moments, and reported the names of Messrs. William F. Janes and E. D. Chisolm ns suitable Delegates. On motion of Abner Darden, tlio report of tho Committee was unanimously agreed to. On motion, the proceedings of tho meeting were ordered to be signed by tho Chairman and Secretary, and be published in tho Cass- ville Standard and Rome Courier. On motion tlio meeting adjourned, sine die. R. McGllIGOR, dim. W. C. WALKEn, Sec. Death of Mr. Clay. Rome, July 0,1852. In obedience to tho call of tlio Mayor. Nathan Yarbrough, Esq., there convened this day at tlio Court House, a largo number of tlio citizens of Rome nud Floyd county, to l ay a tribute of respect to tho memory of the illustrious American statesman, IIcNnv Clay, whose death tho nation now laments. At 11 o'clock tile meeting was called to or der by tlio Mayor, nnd John It. Alexander Esq., requested to net ns Secretary. At the request ot tho chairman, the Hon. W. H. Un derwood announced the object of tho meet ing and paid a just tribute to tlio memory of tlio deceased. On motion of Col. Underwood, the follow ing preamble and resolutions wero unani mously pnssed: Henry Clay, the great American States man, Patriot and Orator, is no moro. We have received tho mournful intelligence of this sad event, with feelings and sensations of the deepest regret and unmingled sor We bow with submission to tlio fiat of Prov idence, wldch |nt one blow, deprives tile Uni ted States of her brightest ornament. Thrice has his ndglrty genius calmed the troubled sea and brought “order out of confusion." Who shall fill his place 11! Resolved, That in common with the people mblic, wo deeply feel and atlonsloss. - -nAd Resolved, That, In token or our res; Ills memory, and the high estimation place on his patriotic public services, a ccB ml.leo ofthreo be appointed by the ChAlr^t man t> seleet an Orator to deliver, in Roma, an eulogy upon the life and character aid public services of Henry Olay. Resolved, That a committee of five be apt pointed by tlio Chairman to mako suitable, arrangements for, and to give notice of, tha time and place of the delivery of tho eulogy/ Tho Chairman appointed tho following committee, under the second resolution,.to procure nn Orator to deliver tho Eulogy— Messrs. J. W. n, Underwood, J. M. Spullock and Joshua Knowles. Tho committee havo selected Dr. II. V. M. Miller todulivdr.tlio Eulogy, who has agreed i to do so, on tho 6th day of August next. The committee under the third resolution to make sultabls arrangements, are, Mossrs. W. T. Price, A. N. Verdery, Hon. John H. Lumpkin, W. T. Trammell and Cl. M. T. Ware, The meeting then adjourned. N. YARBROUGH, Chairman. 3. R. Alexander, Secretary. Hunter Lodoe, F. A. M., Rome, Ga.; > July 8rd, 1862. J Tho following is a copy of the proceeding#! of Hunter Lodge in referenco to tho decease ; of our worthy brother, Mvr.n Stern. W. TISDALE, Seely. . Whereas It has pleased the Almighty Ar*t chitcct of the Universe to remove from us^j In tho midst of his usefulness, our much bo-* loved brother Myeii Stern: Resolved, That in tho death of our frfemJ and brother, wo deeply deplore tho loss whlob wo, as Masons, have sustained, and the kis of a useful member of socloty. That at his request Resolved, We as Brothers and membors of tho Fraternity, will accompany the body of the deceased to the place of departure, for Its removal for interment among his relatives and friends in the city of Philadelphia. Resolved, That wo offer to tho friends of our deceased Brother, our warmest sympa thy and condolonco nndor their afflicting bo- reavement; and as Masons wo will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that tho Furniture of tho Lodgo be dressed In mourning for the samn •<>»** HP 1 *- Resolved, That a copy of these proceed ings be published in the Masonic Journal, at Marietta, Georgia, and also in our City pa pers; and a copy of each be sent to tho rela tions of tho deceased, and a copy of the same Resolutions, under the seal of the Lodge, accompany tho body, directed to the Frate{- j nlty In Philadelphia. fl! J M. GREGORY, > | ROBR. O.BAR, } Committee. J. .,1. NORRIS, ) Agricultural Mooting. Waleska, July 8,1862. : Tho meeting of the “Floyd Co. Agrlcultu-, ral nnd Mechanicst Association" was duly, opened. Judge John P. Evo and Rov. J. Knowles Vice Presidents, presiding in the ab sence of the President. Tlio books wotp opened and twelve names added to.U>e llst or members. It was unanimously Resolved, That the name of the AssocfaHqo J be changed to the ‘Etowah Agricultural and Mechanical Association.” Dr. Battey the; reported in behalf of tho committee on, prv miunis, tlio list which wes read and approved?. Col.W. Akin, Robert O’Barr, Esq, Judge! Wm. Fain, JudgoWm. Johnson nnd G, D. Harmon, Esq., were appointed a commit! to nomlnata officers for the association to co-opcrato with tlio com. on premh In tho selection of Jndgos for the approach-1 ing fair. The Society then took a recess, ~ After ono hour consumed in discussing I many delicacies provided by the ladies, I meeting was again called to order, and Ofcjl Warren Akin, Chairman of the committee, Mil ported fbr President, Judge Jno. P. Eve; Vice Presidents, Judge Wm. Fain. Dr. C. Ayer. Maj. A. F. Wooley, Alfred Shorter, I W. Clayton and Wm. Wimpeo, Esqrs.; ! Recording Secretary, J. W. M. Berrien, Esq. j for Corresponding Secretary, Dr. George ] Battey, who wero unanimously elected oil cers for the ensuing year. Voted, that th«l officers of the Association constitute the boant* of Manngors. Voted, tho commtttoo on pre^ 1 miunis be instructed to prepare and publish [ such rules as may be necessary to govorn UmA approaching Fair. / Tho meeting then tendered a voto oftluUtlVl to the Indies for tho bonnllfnl repast; also, 1 to Judge J. P. Eve, for his generosity antf - efficient co-operation ; to Mr. Eugene Lcllar- , dy, Rev. J. Knowles, and Dr. Geo. M. Battey. Voted, the proceedings of the meeting ha published in tho Romo and Cassvillo papers. Tlio meettng adjourned. R0BT. BATTEY. Sec. Protem. Union Meeting. Ala meeting of the Union party of Floyd / county, held in tho city of Rome on 6th HA., I on motion, Dr. H. Y. M. Miller was calte^fitjij tho Chair, and W. T. Trammel requeste4.il act os Secretary. The Chairman having briefly stated ohject of tho mooting, J. Knowles, Esq., j sonted the following preamble and resolutk which were adopted : j Whereas, In coatornatty with a resolution « the lute Union Convention of UiIb State,'G .Presiding Officers of that Convention hsg called another Convention of the Union past] of Georgia, to meet on tho 16 th of this mem to take into, consideration the Presidents question. Be it Therefore Resolved, That tilts meed Ing appoint four delegates to said Convi . with full powers to act la such manner as i best advance (lie principles and BcctireiHI harmony and efficiency of tho Union pnrtyc Georgia. Resolved, That a committee of five be &p pointed by the Chair to present to the mentis the names of suitable persons to represent th county in said Convention. Tho Chair appointed as that commltto Messrs. Knowles, Watters, Montgomery, StE# nnd Trammel, who, after retiring, report!* the names of tho following gentlemen • gates to the Union Convention, nnd they unanimously elected, to wit: Msj. Gcorgi Black, Jesse Lamberth, W. T. Tramuwlt N. J. Oraborg. Esqrs. Tho delegates were empowered to fill cancles. On motion, tho meeting adjourned.- H, V. M. MILLER,’ Ci»( W. T. Trammel, See. New Presidential Ticket.—The | Ga., Union runs up the names of Ong for President and Graham for Vice It declares against Gon. Scott- LaGrnnge Reporter and Washin zette—all Union Whig pan| goes for PiF"-