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To-day, nt uoon, his excellency
Lumpkin irnuvmitted, by John \V r .
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Governor
Lumpkin. :
his private secretary io the General Afsein-
»f the likiHttgi which follow a peaceful ad
ministration of our well organized system of gov-
bly, his valedictory Message, which wo hasten to | eminent. The measures which have led to these
lay before our readers. | results have been controverted and censured, but
EXECUTIY’E DEPARTMEN I\ GA. not overturned. Threatening! of anarchy and
Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and i blood have been arrested and silenced. It is true,
House of Representatives, j 'hat a few of the Cherokee* yet linger within our
th
ui'achnient lo liberty and equal ^PHi
cures to the people tile free choice of all public individual.' John Ross, rail much longer prevent
officers and agents, ns well as the most unlimited J this unfortunate remnant from yielding to the
direction and council in tho making and cxecu-} liberal and magnanimous proposals of the Fede
ral Government, for their removal to the West.
f government into fruitful fields and tho contingent fund, these gentlemen have not
the peaceful abodes of an enterprising am! indus- been paid, and should be provided for at au ear-
triot.s population. Our citizens, iu the Cherokee ly day of the present session.
part of Georgia, are non in tho enjoyment of Copies of the semi-annual reports made to
this .Department, from tho several Ranks oi this
State in terms of the law, are herewith submit
ted to the General -Assembly. The annual re
port of the Central Bank of Georgia, is also
herewith transmitted.
Under ihc authority of a joint resolution of the
/rouse nj Jicprescniaiives, “ •«-»* *»• wo vurruseo yci ,,.ill,.,
Our constitutional government is based upon , borders ami continue to annoy our white popula-
niost lofty spirit of independence and ardent j tlou; hut it cannot he believed thru the niltchicv-
achment to liberty and equal rights, and sc- j oils and selfish counsels and influence of a single
ting the laws of the country. The legislature is
therefore dedicated to the service cf tile people
and is the sure depository of their rights and lib
erties; consequently, no station can be more sa
cred than that which you now occupy. You are
hound hy the strongest obligations, to guard and
perpetuate the glorious principles established by
our revolutionary fathers, iu the constitutions of
our country.
In thus adverting to vour duties, fellow-citi
zens. lie assured that I am not unmindful of the
great responsibilities necessarily devolving oil tho
executive braccli of the government. Four years j temporary inconvenience. Butin anticipation of
experience has hut increased that distrust, which t their obstinate adherence to the destructive coun-
I had never ceased to feel, of my ability to tlis- j sel ut Ross, and his associates, I w ould teroui-
cliarge in manner satisfactory to myself, the 1 rneud to the Genera! Assembly, that during their
From the corresnoiulenre herewith submitted, it
will be seen riiat the opinion is entertained 1 v the
agents of the Federal and State Governments,
that the Cherokecs will ultimately, aud at a day
not far distant, accept the late treaty. But so far
as Georgia is now concerned, tho acceptance or
rejection of the treaty is a matter of hut little im
portance. Our concern upon this subject is foun
ded, chiefly, in sympathy for this unfortunate and
deluded people. Their procrastination is ruinous
to themselves, while, to us, it is only a matter of
high duties to which I have been called by a gen
erous aud confiding peonlo—a people endeared to
iuo hy every tie that binds a grateful citizen to tho
interest aud'happiuess of his country. The ar
dor of my youth and the best days of iny riper
years have been faithfully devoted 10 the public
ser.-iee, and ye: I feel, that I have discharged but
a small portion of the debt of gratitude 1 owe to
the people of Georgia for their generous confi
dence and support, under all the vicissitudes of nu
eventful political period of thirty years. Believ
ing it to lie the best parting service I can render
lopiiy constituents, I shall now proceed to lay be
fore their representatives a faithful account of
public affairs, so far os I may consider them fall
ing within the sphere of my official duty.
Tho constitutional compact which limits to
gether tho American confederacy of Slates, con
tinues to be regarded by every American patri
ot. as the anchor of hope for the perpetuation of
our belnved Union ; and although otic universal
construction of that sacred instrument may not
yet have prevailed, as regards every controverted
point of difference, yet the expositions and wri
tings of tho sages and patriots who established
it, iiave so far defined and settled all important
points of collision, as to guard the public mind a-
prtsent session, they provide for that contingen
cy. if the Cherokecs cannot he induced to pur
sue their true interest, by kindness aud liberality,
mousures should be adopted that will evince to
them the utter impossibility of their remaitsiuf
louger within the limits of our Stale. The pres
e.it Legislature is in duty bouud to relieve Geor
gia from this troublesome population, and should
turn them over to-llie care of the Federal Govern
ment, which has long since heeu more than com
pensated, by Georgia, to take care of, aud pro
vide for there unfortunate Indians.
The provisions contained in the acts and reso
lutions of the General Assembly, in relation to
our Cherokee affairs, have had the most salutary
effect, iu checking' judicial assumptions and sus
taining ihe rights and interests of our fellow citi
zens who are exposed to the aggressions of the
Cherokecs aud their associates. At the earnest
solicitation of uiauy of the most respectable citi
zens, iu connexion wiih the request of the agents
of the Federal Government, amt some of the
principal men of the Cherokees—after the most
mature consideration, 1 was forced to the conclu
sion, iu the mouth of June lust, that the time had
arrived, when it became my duty to organize a
last General Assembly, Matthew St. Clair Clark,
Esquire, of Washington, has been appointed a-
gent to prosecute the claim of the State of Geor
gia against the United Slates, for services ren
dered and money expended during the Revolu
tionary War; and 1 bnvc entire confidence that
he will discharge his duty with ability, and fideli-
ty to the interest of the State. Tho claim is now
pending befo:e Congress, aud will, I presume,
receive that favorable consideration which the
justice of it may appear to demand.
Some time in tho month of December last, a
correspondence was opened with me by the Stc-
retaiy of War, under the direction of the Prcsi-
ident* of the Uuiled States, on the subject of the
claims of tho citizens of Georgia, under the Creek
treaty of 1821, and tho late act of Congress on
that subject; which correspondence resulted in
sophistry, as well as the more dangerous nud ex
travugant assaults of ambition. Tho coustitu
tional relations existing between the several
Stares of the Uuion, are, at this day, verv clearly
understood hy the grout body of the American
people; aud must be respocted by the several
Statos both iu their separate and united capaci
ties, or the Federal Uuion cannot be preserv
ed.
These general rema'ks have been made, with
a view to the existing state of tliiugs bolw ecu the
slavo and non-slave holdiug States : a delicate
subject, which nothing but au imperious sense of
duty could induce me to introduce to public con
sideration iu a paper of this character. Tho con
stitutional right of the southern Stares, in regard
to slave property, is not, and caijuol he contro
verted ; and f feel disposed to cherish an abiding
couGdeuco tu the virtue aud patriotism of our nor
thern brethren—and will not indulge the belief,
that the great hoJy of that people, ean, for a mo-
nteui,countenance aud enco.irage the desperate
efforts of those vilo incendiaries vho are labor
ing to stir up iusurrectinu and rebellion in the
southern States. Should, however, the aboli
tionists bo permitted to proceed without molesta
tion—or only have to cucouuter the ireapous of
reason and argumeut, have we not reasou to
fear, that their untiring efforts may succeed iu
misleading the majority of a people, having no in
terest iu the great question at issue, and finally
produce an interference with the constitutional
rights of the -slave holder. The consequences of
such au event cannot he contemplated by the pa
triot, without the most painful emotions. The
success cf these misguided men would be destruc
tive of all that is desirable in the glorious experi
mental government, under which wo are enjoying
an unparnllellcd degree of happiness and prosperi
ty. No adequato conception can be formed of
the blessiugs which they aie laboring to destroy,
while thoy claim to he the exclusive friends of lib
erty and freedom. The principles of tho Chris-
tiau religion can never be brought to the aid of
those monsters, whose proceedings are marked
hy tho must reckless blond thirsty spirit that over
disgraced the American name. Upon this sub
ject, wo cau hear uo argument. Our opinions
arc unalterably fixed—our determinations arc im
mutably firm aud steadfast, and therefore ought
not.to bo concealed or misunderstood. It is a
subject with which wo cannot suffer a stranger
to intermeddle. But tho question aris*-s, what is
to he done iu the present exigency ? It is the im
perious duty of the people and governments of
the several States where tlieso incendiaries are
■engaged in their diabolical plans and operations,
to pul them down at onco, and forever. It is not
my province, or duty, to point out the maimer in
which public opinion should he brought to hear
upon this subject; whether by legislation or oth
erwise, must be left to tho wisdom of tile people
of those .States who arc iu duty bound to act,
and to act promptly and efficiently upon this sub
ject- If .‘he States, in which these eucmirs of
our ponce reside, do not, without delay, manifest
their friendship and fidelity to tho constitution
aud the Union of the States, by effectually sileu-
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, small force for the security, relief and protection
I of our own citizcus and the friendly Indians iu
ring these incendiaries, we can uo longer bo call-
•cd upon, in charity, to plnco any confidence in
their professions so often promulgated to the
world. It is, with ns, a subject of deep aud sol
emn import—involving the ueslinv of our dearest
ttuiiiestic alleetioiis.—our sacred altars—our nil.
1 would earnestly recommend to tho consider
ation of (he Legislature, tho revision of our exist
ing Inns, co ns more effectually to prevent the
ciri'ulaiioii, through (ho Post Office or otherwise,
of any pnidiraiious lending to endanger ear do
mestic relations, or calling in question our consti
tutional rjgius of property. Congress should al
so In? invoked, in the most earnest -oid respectful
language, not to suffer the Post Offiro establish
ment to be used to our injury and destruction. I
would also recommend ihat (he .States, where
tlieso agitators and incendiaries aro found, should
lio called upofa in tho truo spirit of our institu
tions, that is, in a spirit of manly independence
nml nrotlieriy affection, to sustain, in good faith,
tho letter aud tho spirit of our glorious constitu
tion.
On the subject of our territorial rights, ns con
nected with (be claims of Indian population, I
doom it admissible! oti ibis occasion to remaik,
that the opinions entertsiued and the policy re
commended to iho Legislature, immediately after
I entered upon the duties of tho Executive, have
been fully sustained by the success of the mens- i
mvs then recommended. Notwithstanding the I
Opposition which has been cncoutiteiod, at home |
and nbrond, and tho many embarrassments which
Iiave been (brown in the way, aud which are fa
miliar io oar whole population, within the last
four years, we have seen upwards of five mill-
■ms of acres of our territory converted from a sa-
ige wilderness, a land of confusion and conffict-
ihe Cherokee circuit. The utility aud efficiency
of this force, iu aiding aud sustaining the civil au
thority in the administration of the laws of the
State, have hccti obvious to the whole communi
ty!; and at this time, are controverted only by
those, who stand opposed to the policy of the
State in the removal of the Iodians. The vari
ous incidental expenses which have occurred iu
the mnuageuinni of our Indian affairs, have been
defiaved from the contingent fund, as directed hy
tho Legislature; anil it will be seen upon exami
nation, that iu the discharge of the discretionary
aud complicated duties confided to the Executive,
constant regard has been bad to the strictest e-
conorny.
A hand of vagabond robbers, who form a part
of the Creek Indians remaining in the State of
Alabama, continue to be an annoyance to the
citizens of Georgia, and bstvo during the past
winter and spring, committed many depredations
upon the persons and property of our citizens.
A large portion of the Executive correspoudeuce
on this subject is herewith submitted to the Legis
lature, aud will exhibit a full aud fair history of
the transactions iu rclatiou thereto, as also the
views and opinions of tho Executive branch of
tho federal government upou ihe subject. Tbeso
documents will vindicate the Executive of Geor
gia from the many misrepresentations which have
been propagated by selfish and malicious indi
viduals, who seem to havo been disposed to mis
lead. as well as misrepresent the Executive.
The documents accompanying this messago
will furnish the,legislature with detailed informa
tion upon every subject connected with our In
dian relations, and will aid that branch of the
government, in tho adoption of such measures,
as the present slate of things may seem to re
quire. No reasonable hope can be indulged, of
(ho impr ivemeut of the coudiiion of the aborigin
al rnco. while (hey remain in the midst of a white
population. Their emigration io the west opens
ihe only door of refuge; and the whole energies
of the federal aud state governments should be
zoalously directed to that object. These rem
nants have now lost almost eveiy vestige of na
tional charadci; aud it is altogether preposter
ous to consider, or treat with them as iudepen-
daut nations of reople. Such preteuce will be
viewed by tho impartial eye of posterity ns a
mere farco: they aro iu reality at this time, uoth-
ing but the feeble, conquered remnants of a onco
mighty race, ahogcthei dependent upon the pow
ers *vhich Have superseded them. Thoy have,
however, high claims upon the people who have
supplanted them, and should be treated as chil
dren, nr minors who aro incapable of protecting
(heir own rights and interests, and consequently
entitled to the kindness and liberal protection of
the government.
I herewith lay before ?lio Legislature tho re
port of tho committee of the last General Assem
bly, upon tho subject of the condition of the Far
mer’s Bank of Chattaboorhic, together with tho
evidence taken hy the committee, and transmit
ted. with their report, to this Department. It
will be seen by reference to the resolution under
which the committeoacted, that tho object ol the
investigation was, to ascertain whether the hauk
had been so managed as to iucur tho forfeiture of
its charter. Upou this poiut the committee de
cline any direct expression of opinion, while, upon
tho face of the report, the opinion is obviously in
timated. that the bank has viulnted tome of the
provisions ofits charter. After tho most careful
and patient examination, tho report, to
mind, reflects a degree of censure, which may
very naturally arise from tho exhibition of the
evidence presented to the committee, goiug to
sutiaia the charge ofiudiscrcct conduct on the
part of the managers of tho bank: but wheth
er these admitted itidiscretions amount to a
forfeiture of too charter, is a question that
admits of doubt. I havo therefore declined or
dering a scire facias tube issued against the bank,
mid submit the whole subject to the considera
tion of the Legislature. A course of forbear
ance lias been pursued towards this bank, from
public considerations deeply interesting to the
community, and not from a disposition on my
part to screen such institutions from just legal
scrutiny.
„ Francis II. Cone and William W. Gordon,
Esquire.', were the counsel appointed by the Ex
ecutive to assist tho Attorney General in prose
cuting the scire facias against the Merchants &
Planters’ Batik of Augusta. These gentlemen
have discharged tho duties of their appointment,
not only to tho entire satisfaction of tho Execu
tive, but with an ability which has attracted the
attention and commanded tho unqualified com
mendation of the most enlightened gentlemen of
their profession. The Legislature having omit
ted lo provide the compensation for these servi
ces, nud the Executive entertaining soino doubt
of the expediency of making such a draft upon
be
ubtaiuiiiing tny asseut to have tho whole busi
ness of carryiug raid act into effect, confided to
my superintendence, judgement: mid discretion.
Consequently, the papers aud tho -unexpended
balance of the fuud set apart by the treaty refer
red to, were forwarded to, aud received at this
depaitmeui; aud the money (oue •huudred aud
forty-one thousand and fifty-five dollars aud nine
ty-one cents,) has been deposited iu the Ceutral
Batik subject to the order of the Governor of this
State. Great care has been taken »o give full
aud ample notice to all claimants, to present
their claims; aud it is believed that most of them
have availed themselves of the opportunity afford
ed. It was uccessary, as I had informed the
President it wou’d be, to appoint a highly quali
fied commissioner, to examine, adjust, aud deter
mine on these claims, under my immediate super
intendence, and subject to my revisiou. John
A. Cuthhert, Esquire, the gentleman selected, 1
am gratified to stale, has discharged, the 'duties
confided to him. with an ability and accuracy
which canuot fail to give as general satisfaction
as could reasonably have t)eeu expected, iu the
adjustment of these long standing and complica
ted claims. Thus this long delayed interest of
au unfortunate pm tion of our fellow-citizens, is
now brought to a final, and I trust, satisfactory
close, nud tunny of them have already received
the money allowed upou their claims. I feel
amply rewarded for the voluntary labor I havo
devoted to this business, under tho belief that
useful service has beeu gratuitously rendered to a
portiou of my constituents, which could not be
oxacted Irom my present official obligations.
The Rev. Elijah Sinrlair has beeu appointed
coinmissioucr, under the provisions of a resolu
tion of the last Legislature, to apply the fuud ap
propriated for the education of the iudigeut deaf
and dumb in this State. Mr. Sinclair, in thedis
charge of his duty, has not only complied with
the requirements of the resolution, but has maui
fested much zeal, prudence aud thoughtful fore
cast in the fulfilment of his undertaking. The
report of his proceedings will. I am informed
laid before the Legislature within a few days.
The compensation of the commissioner will de
volvc on the present Geueral Assembly, as it has
not heretofore heeu provided for ; J and permit
me to add, that Mr. Sinclair is entitled to that
liberal consideration which attaches to a disin
terested nud faithful discharge of public duty
The action of the last Geueral Assembly upon
this subject being viewed in the nature of au ex
periment, it will be a question for the cousidera
tiou of this Legislature, whether the liberal view-
then entertained in relation to this..unfortunate
class of our community, shall bo sustained by fur
ther and appropriate legislation. From the sue
cess which has attended the labors of the coin
missiouer during the past year, and from the
lively interest which seems to have been excited
among tho peoplo by what has already been
done, no doubt is entertained of-the accomplish
ment of all the benevolent purposes contemplated
hy the Legrslaturo, if the adequate means aro
provided. Relyiug upon the intelligence and fi
delitv of the commissioner for furnishing such in
formation as may enable tho General Assembly
to act advisedly upon this subject, 1 would simply
add my earnest recommendation, that liberal pro
vision be made for the permanent support of this
humane and benevolent object.
With a view to carry into effect tho intention
of the last Legislature in putting an addition to
the south eud of the State-House, to correspond
with that of the uorth, and for whirl) purpose the
sum of twelve thousand fivo huudreddollars was
appropriated, a contract has been mtered into
with competent and responsible mechanics, and
tho work is now in progress. At tho time how
ever of making the contract, it was expected
that the work would have been completed during
the present year; and it is still believed that the
failure is in some degree justly attributed to the
want at fidelity on the partof the contractors, iu
the fulfilment of their engagements. The terms
of tho coutrart will, however, secure tho interest
of the State, as the undertakers havqjip right to
claim payment for any part of the labor until tho
whole is completed; and no advances have been
made to them except for the purchase of materi
als to carry on the buildiug. The whole subject
will he tolly explained by the correspondence
and documents herewith submitted.
Incompliance with the request, and under the
authority of the Ia3i Legislature, I have caused to
lie enclosed in an nppropriatu manner the graves
of tho Hou. Jonathan Lewis, late senator from
the county of Burke, M’Lin Luuday. Esq. Jato a
representative from the county ef Scriven, and
Aaron Jones, Esq. late a representative from die
county of Lee, who died during tho session of the
Inst General Assembly.
Tho various duties assigned to tlje .Governor,
by the resolution of the last Logislatiu'o, in order
to prevent the spread of the small pox in this
State, have been discharged, aud the expenses
incurred in the several counties afflicted by the
visitation of this malady, havo heeu defrayed
Irom the contingent fund, as directed hy said res
olution.
The reports of the Keepcrsof the public Arsen
als at Milledgevillo aud at Savannah, are here
with transmitted. and will show the number and
condition of the public arms at those places res
pectively: the report of the committee appoint
kets which I directed should be paid to the State
in the article of good muskets with the necessa
ry accoutrements, and have caused them to be
delivered at tho Arsenal in the city of Savannah.
The glaring defects of our existing militia sys
tem having been so often brought to the consider
ation of the Legislature, hy the Executive brauch
of the Governmcut, aud its total inadequacy to
subserve the important objeet for which it was
originally desigued, being so universally admitt
ed, it would seem strange, that tile statesman &
patriot should longer slumber over this vital sub
jeet. To abandon the system entirely, would
make us dependent, for defence against foreign
or domestic foes, upon a staudiug army which
has always been justly considered of dangerous
tendency to republics, aud is wholly contrary to
tho spirit of our institutions. We shuuld never
lose sight of our sure defeuce, the Militia: but
cherish it with cate, and endeavor to improve it
hy all practicable means so as to take from it that
reproach and ridicule it now labors under.
Our prcseul militia musters are believed to be
worse than useless; improving neither officers
uor privates iu military science, but on tho cou
trary, tending to demoralize the community, aud
become an actual waste of time to mauy of thoso
who have to rely upou their labor for subsistence,
it is therefore believed to be the incumbent duty
of the present Legislature, to devise a system
which may obviate the existing evils, aud
the same litre, preservo in full vigor the well es
tablished republican doctrine that the militia is
the sure defence of equal rights and regulated lib
erty. Permit me to add, the abiding conviction
restoring oil my mind, that the best plau of ef-
fectiug the object is, by voluntary associations,
provided for aud sustaiuedby appropriate legisla
tion.
In pursuance of the provisions of the resolution
of tho General Assembly, approved 24th of De
cember, 1831, Fraucis U. J*toue, Esquire, of
Savannah was appointed aud instructed to sell
certain magazines iu that city, erected during the
last war on laud uot owued by the fatatc. While
iu the performance of this duty, the ageut was
uotified by the city authorities to retain the pro
ceeds of the sales, to which thoy had interposed
a claim. Thus the settlement of this business lias
beeu protracted for several years; aud it was
not uutil after 1 had transmuted uiy last annual
Message to the Legislature, that 1 was notified
of the abandonment of said claim : Since theu
the ageut has reported the gross sales, amount
ing to three huudred aud sixty-nine dollars aud
four ceuts, aud has trausmitted to this Depart
ment, in two payments, the aggregate sum of
three huudred and sixty dollars aud scveuty-uiue
ceuts; which has beeu paid over to the Treasur
er, whose receipts for the same are filed iu this
Department.
At the sale of the public hands in the year 1834
eight of the number were missing, as stated iu
my last annual incsssagu. in view of the dillicul
ty aud expense ol-recovering these fugitive slaves,
it was believed that tho uet profits arising from
the sale, w ould be very iucousidera'de; but it
will be seen by reference to the report of the ageut
Fraucis M. Stone Esq. who was appointed to
have them appreheuded aud sold, that they have
all been regained aud disposed of, on terms high
ly advantageous to the state. The gross amount
■of the sales, is stated at three thousand sud forty
dollars; aud. after paying tho incidental expenses
the balance, two thousand six huudred aud fitty
four dollars aud thirty-six cents, has beeu paid
over to the Central Bauk iu terms of the law.
The ageut merits public approbation for thedili
gcnce aud promptitude manifested tn the settle
ment of this troublesome business.
During the present year auotuer of the public
bauds has beeu recovered, w ho had been missiug
for several years, and who was supposed to be
lost to the State. This fugitive slave was fouud
to be confined in jail in the State of North Car
olina, where au ageut was sent, who was able to
idculify him, with instructions to dispose of him
to the best advantage. Tho agent effected a sale
at the price of five huudred aud fifty dollars, aud
after deducting the sum of two hu -.dred aud sev
enty-three dollars and sixty five cents, the amount
of expense incurred, the balauce has beeu paid
over to the Central Bauk.
In compliance with the provisions of the act of
22d December, 1834, sale has been made of the
State’s interest iu the lot of laud therein designa
ted, loFaris Carter, for the sum of three hundred
dollars; one fifth of which has been paid in at
the Treasury, aud the balauce settled by note at
the Central Bank, as directed by said act.
Iu addition to the amount of notes reported for
reut of fractions iu tho Cherokee territory iu
1832 and in 1833, and which have heretofore
been turned over to tho Central Bauk as directed
bv the Legislature, the routing agent has during
the iastyear, reported other notes taken as afore
said lo the amount of two huudred and eighty-
eight dollars; which notes have heeu disposed
of iu the same manner. The report of the ageut
herewith submitted, will satisfactorily explain the
cause of the delay in returning said uotes.
By tho terms of the loan grunted to the author-
itiesof the town of Columbus, by the actor 1831,
for the purpose of erecting a bridge across the
Chattalibochie river at that place, the indulgence
given beecomes forfeited by the failure to pay
any of tho instalment! as they became due.
Thefirst instalment, falling due on the Islof Jan
uary last, uot having been promptly met, it was
considered that the commissioners had iucurred
an obligation to discharge the whule debt, from
hich it was uot in the power of tho Executive
to relieve them : hut upon the application of tho
luteudant, tendering the payment of said instal
ment, I consented to receive any payment tho
commissioners might thiuk proper to make upou
the debt, leaving open the question of the forfeit
ure aud its enforcement for the consideration of
the Legislature. Accordingly there has beeu
paid io the Treasury, cu said loatt, the snm of
fivo thousand one hundred anil forty-thrde dollars
aud twenty cents, which has beeu entered as
credit on the bond of tho commissioners, now on
~ e in this office. The papers herewith subinitt-
will explain the manner in which this business
has beeu transacted.
A list of Executive Warrants drawn on the
easury during the past political year is liere-
ith submitted ; also a statement of tho disburs-
“ecretary of this Department, exhibiting the
unexpended balance of the fund appropriated
for furuishtug the Government-House, and keep-
the Militia, &c,there was due this State, up to give a small balance iu favor of the institution, ' hand and ou theWi' If
January last, a'qtfota of arms equal iu value, to after defraying the whole of theordtuaryaud cur- i shall we uot encouraef " G | l '? llol hiu?
two thousand and uiuenud thiee-thirtecuthsmus- rent expenses of the year. The detailed reports I citizens, who have vol - Gi<1 ° Ur '4l
’ 1 ■ ' 1 ‘ ^ of ihe officers herein before referred to, furnish laudable work ofinierua"'- 3 ”^ en B a 'e' 1
all the necessary information which is requisite 1^ would respectfully re ,l,1 P rovc, nen{» 1
to the formation of correct opinions, iu regard to al Assembly, their lilferaf m ’ lne,Ki ,0 :i r
the management, and the further legislation j enre of our State lJniversi| Sllpp -- rtan ‘l fr
which may be necessary to advauce the interest l is based upon the constitinL« filin'r
of the tnstitiitiou. [ should continue to be consii! ° Stj-.'
I herewith transmit to the General Aasseir.bly, of literary hope and pride llle W
au exemplification of the records of the superior | gia. Its rising prosneriir
court of Chatham county, setting forth the eon- I year more clearly develoiL!* Uli!il t t -
viction of George 11. Harden, of the crime of < ocations of life, throu'bout ° J 1 ’* 1 W
murder, accompanied by the evidence taken ou j nortant institution is "eniDkm^ S,a,e ' I
the trial, and a petition of sundry citizens of said J It j s under the control of
rniititv. ni';iviiKr tlio cii.-no.ici/u. .,r tho ...LI ..v,.,.... I i:-* _I ,i a 1
J ,ph « , *all, ^
county, praying the suspension of the said exeem- j litical partv : therefore^**t J
tion, in order that the case might be brought to j gious denomination, and ,.,Jr 1 ^
the consideration of the present legislature. The are invited and admonished ‘
day assigned for the execution of this unfortunate I-«> -<• .. !* ,0 "s —
individual was the 31st of July
respito which has been grant__. I v „„, „w„.,„ uuleran , . u
is postponed until the 4th of December next, lo tire apurobation; and won!d Wo,, »i4
allow ample time for the action of the Legisia- protection of all their rMns t re ' bni ®n'
pure, to whose deliberate consideration the cause! favorable consideration V '»i!,
ts submitted. I am unprepared to admit tbLi^?^l
1 have received official and satisfactory mfor- [ vails to some considerable
nation, copies of which I herewith lay before the probably gaining ground in 0I ." 1 ’ N
Genera I Assembly, that the “Monroe Rail Road literary iusiitutious aro produ»iii° ni I DDanT i
Company, ’ have not only opened books for the good, when under the excInJi.
subscriptions of stock iu said road, but that the | control and management of aDd
sum of two hundred thousand dollars, being the denomination.
friigioo.
]q c| f* •'■nglO!
stock authorized by law, has been taken up, and I ertv is regelated b v h wand L'u!!!**!: *Wl
that tilery*• of five dollars, ou each share ofouc ulaied bv the enifahtenr.i re . rel, o'o»ii-.
huudrec . liars, has been actually paid by the
bv the enlightened c 0QScie
unshackled by religious
'Wei*
subscribers, aud deposited in tho Geutral Bauk I important subject of Coile-e J’ 1L ' ha ' e ^
by the Commissioners, in conformity with the itself upou the consideration ofT” 11 , 0 " 1
requirements of the aet granting tue charter. j munity. and should never he nml—i***«
d never besurre,^"
On examining the charter it will be seen, that , ,,gcms mho aumiui'tcr
the exclusive privileges secured to the company. | the safe keeping of any
were made dependent oil the subscription of one j | , on.-ider il a matter of m ,V; "*"■
thousand shares of the stock before the meeting | to the University of Georgia that
jentawho administer such a g0 v C p *'
sect or partr. r “ aitl1 '
ol the General Assembly of 1834, aud on the should be greatly extended aJi P *
commencement of the work before the expiratiou SU eh institutions, it is a vciv
ofoi.eyear thereafter. The o.mpauy having | the student who is in pursuit of
of science or literatare?
tfnmt mtnlL.. . ’"I
faded to comply with the forgoing conditions, the edge iu any brauch
stockholders are now forever barred from avail- tile vast range of human intellccTT?:
tug themselves of the privileges of tho charter, ready access to all those treasuni’rfi*
without legislative interposition. Under the cir-1 =»"i C5 °fki
cumstaiices, I would respectfully recommend to w
the General Assembly, such a legislation as shall | boraof preceedine a^es. Our
reinstate tho stockholders in ail the privileges & library is exeeediugly limited ‘ ° l
immunities to which thev would have beeu euti- with ihc coliertinna .
tied, provided the stock had heeu takeu. and the Rra de and standing. U’o are nar.i'T/^
wotk commenced, according to the provisions ot c ieut in works relating to the carlrf
tn ® . arler ‘ our ow n country—such as shonM u r 1
Thomas Spalding Esq. in conformity with tho erv college librn'ry iu America
requirements of the acts of the Geueral Assent- information which I have been tble i jJ
b, y granting him aud his associates the privilege many the most valuable and rare It'
ot constructing a rail road from the Ucinulgeeto uected with the history of r Ur own ml’*
tho h imt river, has deposited in the Executive now nearly out of print, aud can onlXl!
Office, a detailed aud interesting report, upon tho ed iu England l»v dilieent* 14
, ® — . , England hy diligence audiPsevvn
survey of said route together with a highly fin If one of the prominent officers of o ./ro.
tshed chart of the same—aud a priuted copy of could be permitted to vistit Loudon f nr ,i ^
said report is herewith transmitted to the Gegis- pose of purchasing and makiu-- arranwn."^
laturc. Ihe laudable euterprize of oue of our the purchase of such books as mi-ffit be
most enlightened citizens, to connect, by direct I ered most useful to the CoJIege-uG
communication, the waters of the Atlantic aud I particularly, for the purpose of
the Gulf of Mexico, is entitled to the favorable the colonial records, and other ink
consideration of the people of Georgia aud thei. necessary to a complete history of our on
representatives. ... ob j ecl is believed to be of sufficiec’ -
J would most respectfully and earnestly invite mtnde aud interest to the people of GW -
t le attention of the General Assembly to the eon- justify the Legislature in making the
tents of a pamphlet, which 1 lay before the House appropriation to defray the incideutsl tutr
ot Representatives, ou the subject oi a contemplai The important subjects of public i
ed rail road from the valley of the Ohio river, io tiou, internal improvement, banking imtim ,
the Adamic coasts ofGeorgia aud the Carolines, and other leading interests of society, rf -
A deliberate consideration of the documents tiuue to claim, and, I trust will continue tortt*
which composed the pamphlet, will uot fail to the most deliberate cousi oration ofihe Gea-
tmpress the comprehensive mind, with the great Assembly. My views and special rttotu
importance of the subject. Georgia the two datious upon these various branches of pt*
Carolmas, Ohio, Tennessee. Kentucky, Virgiu- interest, have heeu so fully aud repeatedlv r,r^1
ta, and Indiana, are the States mostdeeply niter- | ed upon the attention of tho Legislature,' th;
ested iu the subject; while its coiisumatiuii could have not, oil the preseut occasion, deemed it
uot fad to extend benefits to every part of the eessary or expedient, to consume much of ri
continent, east, aud west, north and south. The ! time with a view of further expressing myV,
extent of this inland communication, from uorth kuown and unchanged opinious upon ibex ail
to south, through the ecu ire of tho United States, I eral subjects.
would comprehend at least fifteen degrees oflat- I Fellow-citizens in this my closing messarelei
itude, aud could only bo compared with thates- Legislature of Georgia, 1 could indulge in ibto
tablished by the Mississippi river itself: at least pressiou of my uiimingled jov and granted:
half tho popiilutiou of the Union, comprehended the God of Nations for the unsurpassed prop
iu whole or in part, residing in Florida, Georgia, ity of our common country—andespccialh I
the Caroliuas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky portion which it is our good fortune to inkife
Ohio. Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, J but for the signs of discord, agitation ami r|
are interested in the completion of a rail road
from Cincinnati in Ohio, to tho Atlantic coast; &.
would immediatel
Tr
mg
ed under the resolution of the last Legislature, iug in repair the lot and improvements apper
tf) nvamiMP mfn fli«> rnmlitinii wf •!>« ......I I t. a- I • ■ ii 1 . . * *
to examiue into the condition of the Arsenal at
Savannah, is also herewith submitted.'
Iu compliaucc with the resolution of the last
General Asseinhlv, I have through the agency of
Frances M. Slone. Esq. of Savannah, contracted
fora number of Cartridge boxes, bayonets scab
bards, aiid belts, sufficient to make complete sets
of accoutrements for three thousand muskets in
the public Arsenal at Milledgeville, aud also for
the supply of similar deficiencies iu the Arseual
at Savanuali. I have not yet been advised of the
reception of these articles: they are however,
daily expected, rhree huudred aud seventy-one
defective muskets in the Arsenal at this place,
and six hundred aud six at the Arseual in Savan
nah have been repaired and put iu good order,
which cost the State the nggregolo sum of five
hundred and sixty-one dollars and thirty-five cts.
In the month of May last * was notified hy the
Ordinance Depaitmentof the United States, that
under tlio act of Congress of 1808 for arming
mining thereto, which balance has beeu placed
in ihe Central Bank, subject to lie order of my
successor.
participate iu its advantages.
This line of communication connected as it would
bo, with the other public works of the States,
from tho Atlantic Ocean tv. the great Northern
lakes, establishing a direct commmnicatiou thro’
nearly all the varieties of thmato, soil, pro
ductions, aud people of the Uui>ed Slates, would
forever stand couspicuous amoug the public
works of the Union, both in a commercial and
social point of view, should thi3 work be exe
cuted, tho social, political, and commercial rela
tions between these exireinuseetiousof the North
and South, would instantly be chauged. The in
tercourse thus established would he unpreceden
ted in these United Stales; wcshould no longer
bo strangers aud aliens to our hreihreu. Charles
ton, Savannah, and Augusta would he brought
into social and direct intercourse aud good neigh
borhood with Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington,
&c, the people of tho two extreme regions would
every summer meet together iu the iuterveuiug
mountain-region in Georgia auo the Caroliuas,
(one of the most delightful climates in the world,)
exchange opiuions, compare their sentiments suit
blend their feelings, the North and tho South
would shake bauds with each other as united
brethren—yield up every sectional and political
prejudice, pledge themselves to joint objects of
national interests, and part as fricuds aud breth
ren, devoted to the Uuion and the liberties of the
common country.
The important objects of direct intercommu
nication between distnut communities, have en
listed the lalcuts and enterprize. of uot only the
first men of the age, hut whole communities,
composed of differcut states and sections of tile
couutry, are moving forwaid to tho accomplish
ment of the most splendid w orks of internal im
provement. The apathy of Georgia ou this deep
ly interesting subject, is pregnant with most fatal
cotisequcuces to the present aud future interest
and prosperity of the State. The Geographical
position of Georgia, is confidently believed to
he the most favorable of any State in the Union
to participate largely iu all the beuefits of the
spledid projects of internal improvement designed
to effect a direct communication between the
northwestern and southern Atlantic sections of
which so repeatedly disturb our quiet, pMV*|
iug gathering storms, that threaten t.i read
heart* of the friends of liberty throughout &I
world. Tile variuus public meetings, aciiojiiil
doings of tlie citizens of this Republic, iie:;
direction, have too often indicated a spiritt
restlessness and disquietued, which cunt)|
contemplated by the friends of liberty nuJ i
with perfect composure and tranquility
Our rights as a people, havo been welldehl
ed in the written constitutions of our c . I
^ e have uot been left to the guidauceefoitrr T :|
vague notions of natural law in the crj5lr.ul
of our conduct as a political commniiit.' |
laws emanate from the only ieginnate
sovereign p„wor, the >■««/,/«—iiu.j
0® defective, unjust or impressive let ii a4
aud change them. We ought to be eiiftt',1
cautious how wc violate regulations oftwn
loi'inaiioii and choice, .-o long as ivchoWin 1
own hands the unquestionable right to crllwj
as well as exercise unbounded political fiewet-1
l ndcr every excitement, the eii.::.; |
our choice is worthy of our firm support,
call uow look back with the agitations ;.ud p" I
litical storms that arose out of'the tariff, in-'- I
improvements, Indian aud Bank questiou, I
rejoice that these dark and gloomy dayshartpl
sod over, and our firm of govermnea' a >1 I
admira tion of the civilized world, and oorpt^l
pre-eminent in happiness and prosperity- I
Should other jand greater tempest* ari*-'|
controversies and strife must come—lei o*|’ ;,e i
the wrong upon the heads of others—by»®’ s l
adherence to the constitutions of cur com !i J , |
Let u* so eon. net our-eives, that ihelaus
tuie and nature’s God will plesd onr ca*i**l
day of trial.
WILSON LliilPKfr
°ur Uuion. Ourstnto has a most extensive ina-
ratime coast cm the AUaniic, with various rivers
inlets and harbors, possessing all the necessary
advantages for the most extensive commerce —
Moreover. Georgia is, in poiut of territory, that
dueement tc the friends of the system to persevere
iu sustaining it, with a view to the highest ulti
mate state ol improvement which may he attain
able. various causes have conspired, during the
past political year, to retard the successful oper
ations of the system. The extraordinary cold
winter, the occurrence of the small pox iu this
town, the utiusnl degreo of sickness which has
prevailed, the discharge of inrmy ofihe best work
men, whose term of service had expired, have
produced a direct aud unavoidable effect upon
tile fiscal interests of the institution: nevertheless
it will be seen, that the husiuess of the year will
not entertain the shadow of a doubt, as to its u-
tihtv and practicability ; and I am
fident, that the mountains of Ge<
WASHINGTON HALL
TUB Subscribers have taken tLa
modious and well knmvn l
!l*ll iijjjMg the City of Macon,—die
lately ! 11].:.,I l.v Air. M- D-
By the unremitting attention ol .1
them, they flatter themselves that their Haw* I
Jain fur them a general patronage fri tr ti' 1 ’.' " I
They have secured the valuable - nio, - I
whose reputation as a manager of a public to--
inferior to no one in the State. , ....
Their tables will be furnished with the best a * - j
try affords, and their bar with the c'io:o I
The Stables are attended by carefulan■
Ostlers. MUSTIAN & -U orr
Feb 5 1S35 3G
equally cou-
eorgia afford
• u 1 'jcuiuid diiorii
and pass-ways for the contemnlafed rail road
far more favorable than any of her sister states
Admitting the great object ot tho contemplated
work to bo the most direct communic tion he
tween Cincinnati and Charleston, the
Ucnhle and best route will
be
most prac-
upon a scientific py-
ammation’ he found to intersect the “Georgia
Rail Road.” at Athens in this State. And slnH
" e ' !h ? of Georgia, under all these circum-
ces and considerations, stand idle “all ,h„ dav
long and see our at *te passed by, on the ri
DU’ Having sold my interest in the W*shi n - V
to Messrs. Dilution A Mott, I earnestly sew 11 ^ I
a continuance of the patronage which wis M ' I
to me, whilst proprietor oftho establishmen^.,^ |
proprietor
Macon, feb 5 30
.ISM
JErFERSOW HAW,*
Mucdonou^h, Oct. -<• 1 ^.
THE subscriber has taK ‘I
well known stand i“ r I
ofkecpiit" a house I
nent, ami solicit
ic patronage,
tion, bis table shall b; supplied with i-
trv can afford, and his stables well attended
19 ISAAC ilABjji.
Blanks for sale at this ofB ce ‘