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fg f a ® * 11 ® v » p <i ♦ (§}D CsT D iVj-3 iV-C 1 Jits AIn.Lt: ookvi li.k. Nov. To-day, nt uoon, his excellency Lumpkin irnuvmitted, by John \V r . Rsq ‘ 5 *, 11335. 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- 4 2 rt ? 1 fl ACM I 11 O Ilf) fl *1 l*f A O tit A A Is a m at I « t a . ..am Y , n A *. Il , 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 ‘