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FREE TRADE CONVENTION.
Tuesday, October dlh.
At ten o’clock tlio President took liin float
and tho minutes of tlio pr< uecding mooting
worn rood by the Hncrotary.
It being then atntod that the printer had
pot ready the copies of the Address to the
I’eople, which had boon ordered to be printed
Tor the uho of members, the Convention took
a recess till ooo o'clock.
At one o’clock, tlio l'reflident resumed the
plrnir.
Tho conies of tho Addross not having been
received from tho printer, an expected, novo-
ful motions were made to take a recess till 4
o'clock, or to adjourn till 10 the next morn
ing. The question on otic of these motiouH
had been put,arid it would have boon carried
in tho affirmative, when just lit this moment,
some copies qf the Address were rccoived,
and distributed among the members.
A'motion wuh then made and curried that
the Convention should resolve itself into a
committee of tho whole, to consider the ad
dress to tho pooplc, reported by tho Gonorul
Committco.
Mr. Jones, of Georgia, opposed this mo
tion, sh calculated to defeat tho object of
printing the Address for the iiho of metnhere.
But few of t hem had obtainod a copy of the
AddfoHH. Not one of them had time to read
it, much loss to study it. II<* must have a
very strong memory, who could recollect all
the particulars, and couple them properly to
gether,after hoaringthem once read. Could
then the members of tho Convention be said
to be prepared to decide on this importuiit
document 1
Hevoral gentlemen who were very anxious
to save time, thought some progress might bo
made in tho consideration of the Address,
notwithstanding the unfavourable 'circum
stances mentioned by Mr. Jones, and others,
and tho convention resolved itself iiuo a com
mittee of tho whole, Mr. Daskkh of Virginia,
in the chair.
'Vho chairman had.rend but one or two
paragraphs of tlio Address, when Mr. Berri
en ami several othor members of t he General
Committee, who had been ongigod with
business in another room, ontered the saloon.
In n short and forcildo appeal to the Chair,
Mr. Bkiirikn stated that tho object in vio\v
in having the Address printed for the use of
members, would be defeated by thus proceed
ing to discuss it section by section, before
having studied it. Ho Imd been engaged in
an earnest endeavor to remove some difficul
ties which had been started, when ho unex
pectedly heard that tho Convention had re
solved itself into a committee of the whole to
discuss this subject. lie begged members to
pause, uud suspend their deliberations, till
they hud timo to study tho Addruss in their
closets.
Col. Prrbton who had made tho motion to
gn into Committee of the whole, said lie
must injustice to'himself and to prevent mis
take, r<1ntc bio motive. 1“ tho Honan, he
hud made u motion to adjourn, and had been
overruled by a proposition to bring on the
discussion of tho Address* Ho hud then
moved to go into Committee of the whole,
believing that a hasty discussion in tho Corn-
mittn ot whale, would ho less injurious tlmn n
discussion in tho IIouso. Ho deprecated a
debate, without previous deliberation.
By a unanimous vote, tho Committco of the
whole then roso, reported progress, ami ob*
tuined lenve to sit again.
Adjourned till 10 o'clock on Friday.
Friday, Oct. 8.
On motion of Mr. Berrien, tho committee
ofthuwholo wore discharged from the fur
ther consideration of tho Address. It was
then tukon up in tho Convention.
A motion was made by tlio Hon. Albert
Gallatin, to Btriko out that portion of the
Address commencing “ In justice to that bo.
dy,” ("Congress) and ending with tho words
—“ wny should we, who are tho victims of
this system, not stund upon our chartered
rights ?"
After this proposition by tho Hon. gentln-
man from New York, n bri< f, and amicable,
but Spirited discussion took place in which
Messrs. Gallatin, Berrien, Lynch,ofS.C.
and Carpentnu, of Me. took a part.
The ayes and noes wore then culled, and
the Convention by a large majority negativ
ed tho motion of Mr. Gallatin.
A Southern delegate then addressod the
Convention, and presented some exceptions
that ho Imd taken to certain other portions of
the Address, which lie then and there speci
fied, and commented upon with much oner-
gy, but with a respectful deference. Ho
said, if his assertions could he gninsayod, and
his principles in the matter controverted,- he
would submit to such a decision. The ques
tion hud not been taken on his motion tor
expunging tlio sections tpcutkmod, at half
pust eleven o'clock,
Friday, Oct. 8th.
This day tho Convention wu* in session
ftom 10 o’clock in the morning, till near sun
dbWn, taking a recoss of only ono hour and
a half, beginning at 5 o’clock. As it is not
possible from our notes to write out a full ac
count of the debate in time for this eveng’s
Gazette, we shall to day give a sketch of pro
ceeding, intending to give a fuller account on
Monday.
When tho President had taken his seat in
tho morning, Mr. Berrien rose ami in a
short and pertinent address, moved that the
Committee of tho whole should be discharged
from the further consideration of tlio address
to the People.
Tho Address then camo formally before
the Convention, when. Mr. Gallatin rose
and proposed to strike out that part of the
Addross in which tho views entertained by
many of the constitutionality of tho tariff sys
tem, are adverted to.
Mr. Gallatin gave in a short and emphat
ic speech, Ins views of the impolicy and in
justice of tho “ American System, but de
clined (n3 Mr Berrien had done before, and
as he hud suggested all should do,) a discus
sion of tho constitutional question.
A short dosultary debate, then ensuod, Go
vernor Mii.leu of South Carolina, Mr. Cru-
okr of tho same State, Mr. Carpenter of
Maine, Mr. Gallaiin, ami Mr. Berrien,
took a part in it.
The question was then taken on tho mo
tion to strike out so much cftlio Address as
relates to the Constitutional question,when 32
members voted for striking, and 14ft against
striking out.
Mr. Johnston of SoutU-Caroluia then mo
ved to amend the Address by striking out a
part of two sentences, in which it is declared
to be the belief of many that Congress have
powever to afford Incidental prntiction to lcumstanccs. Wo came in obedienre to the
pnrticulnr brunches of industry. Mr. J. con- wishes of tho great community which wo rep-
tended Congress Imd no such constitutional
p^rr ; and supported lus views in a short
ami aide speech.
Ho was replied to by Mr. Berrien and
Mr. JorrftM ot Georgia, both of whom spoke
in u vory impressive manner.
Mr. Waters of Alabama made a motion
to amend Mr. Johnston's motion. M. J. ac
cepted of the amendment.
Huvcrnl attempts woro made to terminate
the discussion, by calls for tho previous ques
tion, and by motions to lay the amendment
on the table ; hut the Chair decided that none
of them were according to the Common Law
of ParliiAncnt, in order.
Judge Shorter of Georgia, delivered a
short and able speech, in apposition to the
amendment of Mr. Johnston This led him
to the very border of the Constitutional ques
tion.
Mr. Waters of Alabama, made a few re.
marks in support of the amendment.
From tlio nature of the case, it seemed al
most impossible to discuss the amendment,
witlidut discussing the constitutional question
Against the introduction of this in'o debate,
Mr. Stockton of Now-Jersey protested in
very decided terms ; and Mr.Johnston with
drew his motion to amend.
The question was then put on adopting the
Address.
Mr. Sedgwick of Massachusetts in anani
mated speech explained his reasons for no*-
voting for the Address. Ho thought the
statement given in it of the views many en
tertain of tho constitutional question, had
boon injudiciously introduced, and other
tilings had boon omitted, which ought to have
been inserted.
Mr. Berrien thought a reply to this speech
would bring on the discussion they were anx
ious to avoid.
I.oud calls wero then niado for tlio ques
tion.
It was put, and 158 voted for adopting tho
Address, and 21) against adopting it.
Mr. Berrien then offered a resolution to
discharge tlio Federative Committee, from
the duty of preparing a memorial to Congress.
Adopted.
Mr. Berrien then offered *i resolution for
tlio appointment of a committee of one per
son for each of the states represented in the
Convention, to prepare a memorial to Con
gress, to colluct facts illustrative of tlio opera
tions of the present system of duties, and to
urge on Congress tho adoption of a more lib
eral policy.
This resolution for the appointment of a
committco wuh accompanied with instruction
for drawing up tho memorial.
Judge Shorter of Georgia tnado n mo
tion to amend the instructions, hy introduc
ing a clause, making it the duty of tho Com
mittee to show that the present tariff is more
oppressive to the poor than to the rich. The
Judge illustrated this, in .some short ami im
pressive remarks : ami the amendment was
unumioiisly adopted.
Colonel I’rkston of Soulh-Candina objec
ted to tlmt part of the resolution which made
it the duty of tho permanent committee, or
of a sub-coinmittoe ofthat body, to attend at
Washington during tho session of Congress
Governor Miller of S. C. concurred with
Col. Preston.
Mr. Gallatin, Mr. Berrien, and Gover
nor Taylor of South-Carol inn, thought the
attendance of a commit! o uoi essary.
Mr. ('it eves .and Mr. Outhiikrt, seemed
desirous that a memorial to (!ou*'r<‘ss which
tin y understood had been drafted by u sub-
commiltu of the Federative Committee,should
be submitted to the Convention.
Mr. Berrien thought this would detain
members long from their homes.
Mr. GallttUn said a much better memorial
could ho prepared, if tune was allowed to the
permauont committee. Wo must depend
principally on facts, and time is required for
collecting those facts and arranging them.—
Ho was, besides, anxious that at the close of
Convention, there should be ono vote which
should shew to their opponents, that all the
members wore of ono mind in regard to tlio
groat object. The principles set forth in the
instructions, wero so excellent, that all he
hoped would approve thorn.
After 6ome further remarks from different
gentleman, tho question on tho resolution Ibr
instructing tho permanent committee, wrp
taken and decided in .tho uflirmativo. Ayes
lft(). Nays 2.
Mr. Poindexter moved that a committor
bo appointed to confer with t he Tariff Con
vention to bo hold at Now-York on tho i»5tli j
of October.
Chancellor Harper of S.C. in a short and
lucid address, opposed this motion.
It was then resolved to take a recess till
half past 4 o’clock.
Afternoon Session.— 1 tho . President re.
quested the members of each delegation, to
lay on the table tho name of the gentleman
who would ho preferred by them, as member
of the permanent committee.
Mr. Basset from th^ommitten appointed
to confer with the Plnladelphia delegation,
reported that the. Pennsylvania delegation
iieiiatod on paying nil the expenses properly
incident to Ihu meeting of the Convention,
and for printing tho proceedings of tlio mee
ting and forwarding thorn to tlio different
states.
Ilo offered a resolution of thanks to the
Philadelphia Convention : and annthor ma
king it tho duty of the different delegations
totuko measures fur printing and distributing
CITY DEBT.
Tli*! following report wns made to Council at its last
meeting and adopted
The Finance Committee under a Resolution of Coun
cil lo report lo tins Board tliaiictual amount ol ihu City
Debt, beg leave to mako die following Report, tliut there
in due by the City the following amounts to the foliow-
TUESDAY .11 OHNING, 0(/T. 18.
The Mails.—On Saturday, although the Mail cmn
through, it brought us bill a few straggling papers ; on
Sunday we received about half of those dim, and yes
terday’s Western Mail brought us a large number o!
Northern papers, no d- uht via “South Alabama.’’!
Wo are indebted lo Capt. Siktark, ofthoship Ogle
thorpe, fur Liverpool papers to tho 513 I, and London to
21st August, thes imo dates as brought hy tlio Napo
leon at New York.
The Eifctkin—Wo have now re-turns from seven
ty linen counties, which according in the table wo have
kepi, exhibit the following vote for Governor
is to Ire heard from srn, Irw hi, Lowndt
Montgomery, Thomas, ami Ware, which however will
make no essential/lilh-reuco. The Temp party wil|
have probably uyjnritio.- in both branches, and utmost
cerium y u majority in joint ballot,
FREE TRADE CONVENTION.
This important assembly adjourned nine ilir, on Frj-
dny evening the Hili msi. utter u session i.funm days n
perioJ much-shorter than was anticipated, Thu vari
able address of Mr. IIrrrip.n, which wo learn from pri-
vuto'le'tcis was prepared at a very short nmico, was n-
dopted hy a largo majority. Wu pnh ish.-d a summary
no’ico ofii in our la.-t, and rcgrel lhat m consequence I
ofo-her mailer, we cannot give it at leng h until our f
next. One of the udi ors oi tlm New York Courier savs j
“iho deepest interest whs manifrsted at the reading of I
ti e report. Not a breath was stirring—tho shrivel
ompany
of Charleston, beating an interest of 7 per
cam, and payable semi-annually, J20,COO
To tho Banks of tho Stale of Georgia and
Planters Bank, for certificates of City Lind
Slock nl 7 per cent, payable annually,
To Curlificali'S nfHiock issued lo I'oor IIouso
and Hospital, viz ; ^
To M irineand Fire. Insurance Bank
oflhisci y, fof 01052 75
To Planters Bank, 2047 25
resent, to consult together, with a view to
ifeyiae a constitutional anti peaceable remedy,
for tlio grievance of which they complained
—that is lo Bay, a wrongful and oppressive
system of taxation. We came amidst the
lio|i-K nml fi-ars ot our coiuiituenu. They indi.idu.1., ,■
indulged indeed tho hopoof «iccom j jmt >t T o .1,. Mr™ .n,l rv, In.ur.nc. b
was a hope clouded with the Upprehonsion ot
ailuro, from that contrariety of views mid
varying shades of opinion, which so often
prevail in numerous assemblies of men.
I congratulate you gentlemen—I congrat
ulate our constituents, and our common
cmijitrymay, I congratulate the grent princi
ple of free trade of which we are the advo
cates that the result of our deliberations, has
more than realized all their fondest hopes, and
more than disappointed ail their tbarful appre
hensions.
It has done more—It has given to the wind,
tlio ill omened auguries of those whoexul-
tingly predicted, a plentiful harvest of dis
traction in our councils, and tin; scattering
of fire brands, which would kindle the flame
ofeivil war amongst our people. Thank
God ! This was not our purpo se. Tins is
not what we have done—we came hero with
pence on our lips, and in our hearts—we
Imvo spoken the Ian gunge of peace and friend*
ly expostulation. Wo have appca'od to our
coiinirymen, mid in the name of justice, Inure
called upon Ilium, for a redress of our griev
ances.
And will this appeal be in vain? I hope, I
trust, I believe, it will not.
I persuade myself, that our countrymen,
will listen with respectful attention, to the
complaints of their bret heron ; I persuade
myself, that Congress too, their and our rep
resentatives and servants, will not turn u
deaf ear, to a remonstrance, coming from a
quarter, nnd supported hy a voice to which
even the proudest iti -march, on a Fairopoan
tlirnne, would feel it to ho Iiir duty, lo vouch
safe an attentive hearing.
Should such lie the happy fruits of our de
liberations, wo may felicitate ourselves upon
having been members of this body,—we may
well rejoice, that it will afford a new and
gratifying proof of the value of our govern
ment.
Tho experience of the late war, had furnish
ed ilustrious evidence of its ability, to carry
ns gloriously nnd triumphantly, through a
perilous struggle with tin; most, powerful-na
tion of the earth. This would phew its bun-
py aptitudes for n time of peace—ft would
shew that public opinion, enlightened hy in
formation, and guided hy justice, will stamp
its impress upon the legislative counsels of
the country. That its every form and press
ure will he exhibited in the acts ofthat leg
islature, dispensingequal rights to each por
tion of (lie community, nnd causing overy
wnve of discontent, which disturbs the repose
of the srtc'ety, to subside und settle down,
into the profound calm of .perfect content
ment.
That such may ho tho auspicious results ol
our deliberations, I invoke the patriotism of
our follow citizens, I invoke the justice of our
common country, I invoke the genius of tho
Constitution, and that spirit of harmony,
which culled it into being.
The address was received with loud plau
dits, and the Convention declared lo be ad
journed, sine die.
18,000
A Month’s Work.—Tho light fingered gentry of*
Nuw»Yprk Imvo prospered in'ihoir vocation of laic.—
We learn from an auiheiitic source, says the Doily Ad
vertiser of ilmt city, Itml, “during the month of Sep
tember, people of iliia city, and stranger* visiting it,
have been robbed of $5,018 in money, sixteen watches,
272 silver spoon*, and almost an incalculable amount in
jewellery, clothes, cloths, household furniture, dtc. Sic.”
2,200
3,000
Bearinj; nn Interest of (j per rent on
To the Bank ofllio Stale of Gonrgia for Stock
in tlie Havnonali, Ogeechie and Ahitamuha
(’anal, nt 6 per cent payable annu ills-,
To tin! Bank of the State of Georgia lor Nolo
on ArcnnimoJniinn, renewable every 60
days .it 7 per cent,
To tho Planter* Bank for Nolo with interest
at 7 per rent*
To Certificates of Scrip for Slock in the Sa
vannah Exchangeiimv outstanding und rn-
cogoizud to lie payable by ihu Corporation,
ut un in eres' ot"B per cent, p tyable umiuul-
ly.to the fill .wing persons, viz :
9 Shores to Jns. Eppingor,
2 «l<i lo Union •-ciety,
1 d*> to Estate of C. Herb,
2 do to Estate nfT. M. Woodbridge,
1 do to G. W. Anderson,
15 Shares in allot S’oOoach,
$69,450
The Committer- would fur he-remark a 1 it «lato there
is 5 Share* of ilil: Certificate* of Scrip lor S oek in the
Savannah Exeliangn unaccounted for, and dial no inte
rest lias linen paid or demanded on them for the Inst 12
or 15 years, nnd the probability is that this 8’nek wm*t
hnvc long since been paid ofi'. Tiipy stand in the names
of the following persons, viz :
2 Shares to Geo. Jones,
2 do to Jn*. Wallaco,
1 d» to E. Arnold. _
F. IT. WELMAN
I. MINIS,
Finance.
Tim vr.M.iSd—'The proprietor* of tiio Stage line. 1
running South to Darien, amt West lo Macon, have ro
ci-ntly placed on those routes new S'ages of tlio most
approved nnd elegant construction, comfortnb’e and sale
equal in all rospecls to any found o'sewhere. The Au
gusta lino also, is composed of Post Coaches of thi
same character. The Inner depart from each place
three limes a week, tho*o for Macon nnd Darien each
twice, so that persona bound for the interior need sutler
hut liillu doten ion.
i D.iL'uiiEiirv, the able Ri-pr Bontatr
y, bus resigned that office, intending to offer
ClIAl
Clark c
as a candidate fur Judge of tho Circuit, in opposition to
Judge Clayton.
One ofllio largest meeting* yet held of the Frei
Trade party of Charleston, took place nt the Chens oi
Thursday ovnning last, to^n supper in celebration of tin
election of Col. Keitii. The building was splendid y
decorated for tlm occasion, with the banners nml em
blems of die party. A Committee was appointed t.
prepare a po'ition lo the Legislature lo “p .ss such laws
as may 'effectually protect tho elective franchise front
violation, and socuru the freedom nnJ pmity of elec
tions.”
Wo learn from die Macon Advertiser that a Troop o
Cavalry lias b en organized in thal place, under the fol
lowing officers, A. Bauer Captain, J. T. Rowland and
A. P. Patrick Lieutenants, Jno. Lamar Cornet.—
The Macon Volunteers Imvo been ro*organizod,nml ma
ny mouthers added to the roll—Officers, L. Newcomu
Captain J. G. Sr v.Morit and J. M. Siieli.man Lieu
tenants, A. R. M'Lauuiiiin Ensign.
We learn from die No-lli Carolina pHpcrs received hy
the Iasi Mail, that three executions were ordered in Du
plin county fur the 8 h instant, one in Richmond und
For W. Lumpkin,
25,953 ’
three in I*.it couniy. Arrests on good foundation liavi
G. 1*. Gilmer,
24,421
taken placo althc Gold Mines in Uui hot Surd und Burke
Present majority,
—
in that slate.
1 -132
Public mro’ings in heljalfnftho Polcs.havo beenlieh
at MohVe, New Or'cans, Baltimore, &c. nml in Now
York a meeting .if young men was In tuke p'aee on the
ll'h, to take measures forforniing a corps to j -ii ihu
Polish army !
Emiicott Pear Thee.—Tlio Salem G .zctto men-
ti ns that ihc fam«ii* pear tree pkuitcd by Gov. Endi
cott in 1628, on hisfurm in Danvers, lias born i three
Imslie's of pears the present year. The species i* Bon
Chreii- n. This iroe has survived many genera I ions nl
men, and is almost iho onlyJir.it utllln remaining.
inthoir rcspoctivo statos, accounts of Uie
proceedings of tho Convention. Both reso
lutions wero adopted.
Mr. Poindexter’s resolution for tho ap
pointment of a comniitteo to confer with tho
Tariff Convention, was culled up for consid
eration.
A motion was made lo postpone it inde
finitely. The motion was carried by a large
majority.
Votes of thanks were given to the Presi
dent nnd Secretary for the able discharge of
the duties of their station.
It was resolved that the thanks of the mee
ting be presented to the citizens of Philadel
phia, for their polite attention to the members
of tho Convention.
A motion being then made to adjourn, the
President, Mr. Barhol'h, delivered an address
to the following effect :—
Gentleman of the Convention :
The expression of my sincere and cordial
thanks, is tho only return wliiph I have to
offer you, for the approbatory resolution which
you Imvo just passed.
Not to feel gratified at such a manifests- , . .
tion of good opinion fVom such a body, would ,e,n bw5n
on my purt. betray an niter want of sensibili
ty and of gratitude—not to acknowledge it,
would be an equal want of candor.
Gentlemen, You will pardon mo fer detni-
mng you a moment, in giving vent to feelings
of another character, in which I am sure ev-
cry member participates.
We came luthcr, under extraordinary
chops of ilie S'ntesmun, an.l the rich, ruby lips of ihu
luir one, woro cqirrtly imita with suspense, while tin
briglil afternoon sun occasionally broke on r iho nu.li
qnce, tqua'ly briliant with the gleam* of imuginatioi
and tla.he* of ronsouingfrom thy report.
Thu I hilad lphia Gazcue makes tho fo'hwing np-
pr priatu remarks :—‘ The deliberations of that body,
have been mtendud with h respectful and moderate,
powerful spirit j and they have elicited, even from op
ponents, Ihc strongest ex resxions ofuppr. dial ion in re-
f-rence lo the talents exhibi ed. Tho Addicm, which
bears about it iho scinblnneo of a master hand, mint wj
it* way to general regard, and provoke much reflcciio
in the public mind, touching its developement*. No
parts of the document wero expunged or rescinded.—
S ime of ns truths may ho rathor staggering, expressed
iu they are in onorgetic language;— they may bo ob-
jectod lo by the lime serving, iho vascillaiing, and the
till,id,-but they who think for themselves, and p 0 «.
nn independence of opinion, untrnmellcd by interest,
will pander these verities deeply, and weigh them well!
We rejoice that the Convention has been composed of
such noblo materials. Such an assemblage could not
bufeommarj the dcferenco of
every community; und
when they prone, need their tenets, ami displayed their
grievances, the public could not choose bet hear,
vo.co has gone forth from thi* animated and most ir.iel-
ligent convocation, which will no! return void. No sys-
slripped of its meretricious deception
as tho “Amtntan," within the space of U.o past year.
It has yet some fiery ordeals to encounter;—and when
it is fairly exposed, it will fall 0 1 itself.” •
A letter iffl.rms u« that Mr. Bkbru.v i* the-Georgia
Delegate for preparing a Memorial to Congress, and
Mr. IIARPERthatorSouth Carolina. Mi. Gallatin
wil1 ^ 6ep, ‘ proceedings of the Conven
CI1-- in another column, is Chairman of ilrat Committee.
Trottinq—At tho Hunting Park Cr.ttrse, Philadel
phia, on the 4 h, the horse Chancellor tro'tcd vv.tli base
3 miles in 8 in. 21, and in another match 17 miles In 57
nr. 30, carrying 147 pounds. At tho sane courso the
celebrated herso, Whalebone, trotted thi ty two mile*,
in harness, in one hour, filiy-soven minute*, nnd fifty
j nine seen Is ; two hour* hein,; the time allowed. He
performed hi* task with apparent e iso, th ugh some
i ime was lost by the breaking down of tlm sulky.
Day ok Fastinh,Hi'Miliitmn ani» Prayeii.—Tin
Governor of Smith Carolina has issued hid Proclamation
appoin ing ihc second Thursday in November iqjxt, to be
observed as a day of Fasting, Humiliation and Pray
throughout iho Stale.
The Charleston Courier siat< s that the line ship Wm.
Drayton, burlheu371 LinSjWas dischnrg d ofa full car
go of good*, under and upon deck, nnd ngain fully load
ed with Colion, &c. both in her hold and on deck, be
tween 3 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon nnd 9 o’clock
on Friday morning, and at the latter hour was ready for
sea.
City of Providence.—The freemen of Providence,
in Town Meeting assembled, on the 6th inst. resolved
with but ono dissenting voice, that it was expedient to
adopt a Ci'y form of government. A Committco
appointed on the subject of a City Charter.
Tlm people of Richmond County he'd a mcoting on
Friday Iasi, to lake into consideration iho situation of
their slave population, the prunueilings at which are con
StinmJ in iho Chronicle. They arc er.orgotic and pro
per nnd should bo imitated ol onco hy every county it
tho statu.
PUBLIC MEETING.
At a mooting of u numbor of tlio Citizens Of
tho county of Richmond, for tlio purpose of
taking into consideration tho situation of the
slave population oi the said county of Rich-
7,000 I niond, Gen. Valejitino Walker was callod to
I the Chair, nnd Col. Michael F. Boisclair ap-
! pointed Secretary. After exchanging their
7,00!) j views, tho Meeting adopted the following
' Preamble and Resolutions :—
Whereas, from the disturbed and agitated
condition ofllio slave population in tho States
of Virginia anil North Carolina, und the ma
ny huso and incendiary attompta of evil men,
and ignorant fanatics, to create a spirit of in
subordination and revolt among tho slaves,
throughout the Southern States, by dissemi
nating inflamatory printed Pamphlets uud
other publications among them, we deem it
highly necessary to adopt a uniform system
ofpolico in this county, not only for our own
safety, but to preserve our slaves from the
consequences that may arise from the efforts
daily unking to render them dissatisfied with
their present condition.
Thercf.»re, Resolved, That we pledge our
selves to prosecute with tho utmost rigour,
any person who may attempt to disseminate
tho Liberator, or YValker Pamphlet,'or any
such publication in our State.
2nd. Resolved, That, we doom it essential
to the good order of this* County, that slaves
should not be allowed to leave tho Plantation
or residence of their owners, or employers,
without a written permission given for a limi
ted period, not exceeding five days, cxeept
when upon the immediate business uf the ow
ner or employer, und stating particularly to
what place the Lenrer lias permission lo go ;
nnd wo deem it the duty of every good citi
zen, to stop, and punish, any slave or free per
son of color found absent from his residence
without such permission ; nnd we pledge our
selves to support not only the Patrols, but all
other citizens, in enforcing this Resolution.
3d. Resolved, That we consider the un
restrained intercourse that at present exists
between the slaves and free persons of color,
living in Town, and thoso'in the Country, as
highly injurious to this class of our population.
It ahull be the duly of the Patrols- and other
citizens to arrest and punish any slave or free
persons of color living in Augusta, who may
be found beyond the limits of said city, unless
such slave or free person of color shall be
upon tho business of his or her owner, em
ployer, or Guurdian of such free persons of
color.
4th. Resolved, That in the presents late of
affairs, wo decut ull collections of slaves, and
free persons of color, dangerous to the pence
of the country, nnd injurious to themselVcs ;
we consider it*therefore the duty of every
citizen ig disperse any such assemblage
wherever it may be, during the night or day,
and whether assembled und-T tho pretext of
religious worship, or any other, unless such
assemblage be by permission of their owner
or employer, on their own premises, and by
their own slaves.
6tl». Resolved, Tlmt wo earnestly recom
mend lo all male citizens, living within con
venient distance of jtach other, to form them
selves into Volunteer Patrols for the purpose
of carrying into effect the above Resolutions
0th. Resolved, That we recommend to our
Senator and Representatives to endeavor to
Imvo a law passed at the next session-of the
Legislature, which shall prevent any slave or
free person of color who shall travel north of
the river Potomac,from ever returning to the lncnt ‘
state of Georgia, and that u copy of this Reso
lution bo furnished to our Senator, and each
of our Represent atives.
7ih. tkcsolved, That, ns tho slaves nnd
free persons of color, have five access to the
■churches of the whites, for the purpose of re
ligious worship, there can exist, no necessity
lor places of worship appropriated to them
selves, and ns sucli meetings may be pervert
ed to evil purposes, injurious to the peace of
this country, we do resolve, that till churches
so appropriated, shall in future bo closed, and
the m e;mgs dispersed, and ns the aforesaid
church of Augusta is considered by the I lacks
us the head of all their other churches in this
county, wo earnestly recommend to the City
Council of Augusta to chum that church ; and
that our Chairman’send a copy of this Rest)
Ini ion to the Mayor, to be submitted lo the
City Council.
Will. Resolved, That a committee bn ap
pointed io wait on the Mayor and City Coun
cil of Augusta, and request, that nil night
meetings of blacks within tlio said city, he a-
bulisheu, nnd that slaves be no longer per
mitted to hire their own time, own horses or
drays, or occupy house’s apart from their own
ers or employers, within the limits of the said
city.
9th. Resolved, Thai this meet inn- believe,
that mdltofthe existing evils nmoi^oi'fi- ne
gro population, arise from thy knowledge of
reading and writing which exists with them,
and therefore recommend to the Legislature,
the adoption of some measure for the remov
al from the State, as far us practicable, of all
negroes who can read and write, and particu
larly of all free negroes whatever.
10ih. Resolved, That our Senator & Rep
resentatives be, and they are hereby request
ed, to use their influence and exertions lo
have Jhe law preventing slaves and free per
sons of color from setting up type, in printing
offices, so amended, as to prevent the em
ployment of such persons, who can read or
write, in or about a printing office,, in any
way whatever.
On motion, Gen. Win. W\ Montgomery,
General Val. Walker, and Maj. George L.
Twiggs, were appointed a Cormnitte to car
ry into effect tlm 8th Resolution.
rives. Their recent sufferings from want ot
food are represented to have far cxceded any
account yet published. It has been ascertain
ed that not more than eight or ten white men,
married to natives, now resido among them,
the rest having gone with other emigrants
west of the Mississippi. Would those simi
larly situated among the Cherokees imitate
their example, they would not only be bene-
fittod themselves, but no barrier would tlion
be interposed to the peaceable removal ofthe
Indians. Had they consulted their own con
venience and inclination, uncontrolled by the
haloful influence of white men, they would
have emigrated long since, and Georgia, in
stead of contending with selfish politicians,
and enduring tho anathemas of bigoted fana-
Tlic Boston papers mention that on tho 5th inst. a
Convention of Ami-Masonic Delegate* from tlio seve
ral counties in Massachusetts, was held in that city, at
vhich John Quincy Adams was nominated as a can
didate for G ivemor, and Tiiomas L. Wintiirop (or
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Mr. Adams
subsequently declined, when Samuel Lathikip, of
West Springfield, was nominated in his stead.
We understand, say* the Boston Courier, that orders
were roce.ved ot Fort Independence on Sunday evening,
to detach two companies of Infantry to Old Point Com-
fort, in Virginia ; and dial Iwo companies are to be sent
from Now. York, and one from New London, to the
same post. Tiioso from New York with 60 recruiis
have arrived.
tics, would now have been in the quiet poss
ession of the whole of her rightful territory.
The Treasury and the PuBtio Debt.—
Washington, Oct. 10.—A leading feature m
General Jackson’s policy is the speedy ex
tinction of t he Public Debt. By tlio official
notices which have just appeared, it will bu
seen that the new Secretary of the Treasury,
Mr. M'Lane, is co-operating heartily in the
accomplishment of the President’s views.—
lie lias already given notice for the payment
of six millions of dollars, on the first of Janu
ary next: jand we understand lie has pur
chased ofthe Bank ofthe United States, on
fnvorable terms, the whole of tho Public Debt
held by that institution, amounting to seve
ral millions ; so that tho Public Debt which
will have been paid off during the first six
months of his administration of tho Treasury,
will considerably exceed nine millions of dil-
lars. Globe.
Charleston, October 15.—An attempt to
rob the Union Bank was made at about mid
night last night, by a person, who from tho
cap and implements left behind him, is sup
posed to he a negro. Ho was discovered by
one of the officers, and escaped by leaping
the railing, leaving a life, tinder box, and bor
ing instrument, nt the window through which
ho was attempting to enter.—Evening Post.
Seditious Publication.—A numbor of
the “Liberator,”.u paper printed in Boston,
came to the post office in this placo last week,
containing tho most illiberal and Qold blooded
allusions to the late supposed insurrection.
The paper found its way into the hands of
the Attorney General, who submitted an in
dictment to the Grand Jury, (who were then
in session) against Wm. Lloyd Garrison and
Issue Knapp, the editor and publisher of the
paper, for its “circulation nnd publication”
in this county, in contravention to the net of
the last General Assembly. Tho Grand Ju
ry, we learn, found a “True Bill.” So, we
suppose ilienccuEcd will be demanded by the
Governor of this State ; but whether they
will be surrendered or not by the Executive
of Massachusetts is a matter about which wo
are not prepared to hazznrd a conjecture.—
The act makes the offence Felony—whip
ping and imprisonment for the first offence,
and death without benefit of clergy, for the
second.—Raleigh (N. C.) Star.
From the Bath Enquirer.
Last week, two ships, of fiuo model, nnd
first rate materials and workmanship, were
launched in fliis town.each tanned over 40(\
There are now on the stocks here, fourmoru
of the Same class, which will be launched
this fall besides some smaller vessels. Theft*
is nothing of late years in which so much im
provement. hns been made*oft this river os
shipbuilding. For • strength, durability and
beauty, our ships are not surpassed by any on
the continent. Yet after all,"it is a species
of manufacture, cramped by the pretended
protective system of the times. Our mer
chants and builiders, who are embarking a
large capital in th a business and who are
giving good prices for timber, and good wages,
are subject to a heavy and discourageing, and
wholly unnecessary duty on some of tlio
principle articles of their necessity, such as
hemp, duck, chains, <fc. Why cannot the
industry ofthe country be left free 1 There
are luxuries enough to tax, to support govern-
Tho Salem Gizeft 11 says—Mr. Wirt is one
of the Delegates to the. Clay Coqvention lo
meet in December at Baltimore. Probably
he will then do ns John Alden did, when
Miles Stnndiflh sent him on a message of love
to a fair damsel; the following is the anec
dote :—
“ In a very short titpo after the decease of
Mrs. Standish, the cnp'ain wus fed to think
(lint if.he could obtain Miss Priscilla Mullins,
a daughter of Mr. Wm. Mullins, the breach
in his.family would be happily repaired. lie
therefore, according to the custom of those
times, sent to ask Mr. Mullins’ permission lo
visit his daughter. John Alden, the messen
ger, wont and faithfully communicqled tic
wishes of the captain. The old gentleman
did not object., as he might have done on
account ofthe recency of captain Standishc'n
bereavement. Ho said it was perfectly
agreeable to him, hut the young ludy must La
consulted. The damsel was then called into
the room, and John Alden, who is said to
have been a man of most excellent form with
a fair and ruddy complexion, arose and in a.
very courteous and prepossessing manner,,
delivered his errand. Mis* Mullins listened
with respectful attention, and at Inst, after a.
considerable pause, fixing her eyes upon him,,
with an open and pleasant countenance,
said, “pr’ythee John why do you not spent?
for yourself, /” He blushed, bowed and took
!ns lenve, but with u look which imtfetcd
more than his diffidence would permit him
otherwise to express. However he soon re
newed his visit, and it was not long before
their nuptials were celebrated in ample form.
From them are descended all ofthe name,
Alden, in tho United States. What report
he made to hi.t constituent, after the first in
terview, tradition does not unfold ; but it is
said, how true the writer Knows not, that the
enptnin never forgave him to the day ofhis
death.
Creek Indians.—Through the medium
ofthe Macon Telegraph, wo learn that the
Creek Indians arc much more disposed to
wards emigration than they wero a year since
and that it is probable they will before long be
induced to remove en masse to their western
tcritory. Some cases of small Pox still exist
among them, but their almost universal resort
lo vuc ination, and their burning ofthe infec
ted clothes anil houses, has arrested the pro-
gress ofthe disease. They have, it appears,
shared plentifully in the products of agricul
ture this season, and made corn enough for a
year’s consumption, hut their thoughtless pro
digality will probably leave them destitute of i
provision before near harvest time ar-1
FOR THE GEORGIAN.
the place of my birth.
I' is n aa ildorncss,—n barren wnste,
Where foot-print* of iho Wolf alone are trac’d ;
Where Otvl, l* sine their midnight songs in tree*.
That bend in scemirg sadness to the breezo :
7 he wild Fox tn ikes his habitation where
Sweet Jessamines nnd Pint's d'd once appear ;
Now—where Iho social heartli-flanv; oft did blaze,.
A crumbling monument retrains, of other days;
Ol moment* fled.—forever fled,—
EA’en when childhood did its sweetness shed ;
And when my boyish fancy wing’d its ivay,
O’er streams, and green woods in its happy play.
Oh ! whiit vicissitudes have o’er me come,
Since I first ivander’d from my youthful homo
But let it fist,—'ria vain to hoard regret;
Oh ! could my mind eternally forgot
Those blissful seasons, swept hy time away ;
Perchance I'd heed not fonunu's galling sway ;
The world’s rude iron hand would lighter pres* ;
Sorrows and cares perhaps would wound me less ■
But all ! to think of pleasures that havo been, ’
And then of cloudy seasons cast bctvreen,
Which even noAv around me come,—away
Yc gloomy thoughts,—vc bring but deep dismav.
HAROLD-.