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MACON GEORGIA TELEGRAPH
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5I.4COX:
Thursday, February .J, 1836.
Cotton .Unrket.
.Vo alteration in prices since otir last. Owing
to the severe weather transactions have bceu
jVj,itoil. this tuoruiug cotton was going at 12 a
j U from wagons.
and rulers, lawyers and editors, havo vied with
each other in ridiculing and thwarting the oper
ations of the system, until it is completely emas
culated— end totally unfit for any useful pin pose.
N o trust an attempt will he made, without de
lay. to meet the crisis. I .el our volunteer corps
be filled up, and new ones set on foot. Let all
vacancies in the lino he filled ; aud if possible,
let the militia system he resuscitated.
1*. S. Since the foregoing was written, we
have seen a letter from Columbus which states
that tho apprehensions of the citizeus on account
of the Creeks had measurably subsided ; the
Chiefs of the party and Gen McDougald had en
tered into an arraugoinour by .which all hostilities
on both sides should be suspended. Volunteers
were fiockiug into Columbus from Harris, Tal
bot See.
ant
The weather fur the last 8 or id days has
been uncommonly sevoro for the climate. The
ground has been frozen most of the time , and
llic ice that makes at night s-arcely thaws dur-
iug tho da J'-
Our city has assumed quite a martial appear-
jacc. l’he spirit-stirring drum drowns the bum
of business; and bristling hnyouets, aud othc;
'•arniture of war, usurp tho place of peaceful
trade, llesidcs the Macon Volunteers, there arc
now cucanipod iu the out-skirts of the city, the
Monroe Muskctters, the Hancock Blues, the Mor
gan Guards, aud the State FtnciLUs, (of Put-
nun.) These compauiesmro all destiuco for Flo
rida, aud will cunark on a boat aa soou as the ne
cessary Hints and accoutrement* can he procured,
w hich will probably be iu a day or two.
Gen. Scott, of die Army, is expected in town
this morning, on his way to the scat <:/ war, aud
will review the troops. We understand he has
made a requisition upon the Governor for two
Rrgiinciits of mounted Riflemen, to aid in sub
duing the Semiuoles.
JJBL1! 1/
THE 1M)1 *NS.
The aspect of our Indian difficult^ cs becomes
daily more aud more alarming. Tho Semiuoles
niuiut iiu their ground, and keep lip a murderous
warfare upon the defenceless inhabitants of Flor
ida. All accounts agree that they act with the
most determined resolution, and evince a dispo
sition to light until they are killed. The object
of tliis war is not kuowu—they had made a trea
ty with the United States; bceu liberally paid for
their lands aud improvements ; received the mo
ney and appeared satisfied with their bargain—
r.hen all of a sudden, without any known cause
or provocation, when the whole country is lulled
into a false security and entirely unprepared for
the event, the tomahawk is raised, and the work
ef uiurdrr and rapine commenced. W hen or
where it will stop, is known only to Heaven.—
Kiitrcuclicd ns the savages are, iu the swamps
nml wildernesses and morasses of that territory,
every wav favorable to their mode of living and
fighting, for aught we can see. they may hold their
position for months or years, in spito of all the
force .bat may he seut against them. From their
retreat nothing can prevent their sallying out as
< fan as they choose, at one point or another, aud
laying desolate the enuntiy, And we'enn sec no j
way of subduing them before the heat of auoth-
or summer shall have dried up their swamps. !
Added to the Seminole difficulties, thedi-posi
FRANCE.
The Special Message, (published iu our last,)
settles the question with respect to the intentions
ol Fraocc. It has dismissed tbo idea so foinllv
cherished by many, that she would bo satisfied
with the candid explanations of the President iu
his annual message. For cjur part, we have ue-
ver entortained un idea of that sort; wo have
believed she w ould he satisfied w ith nothing that
she knew our gnveoumeut would give. Fntuce
demands an apology ! a servile, humiliating a-
pology, the terms dictated by herself! Even
then we doubt whether sho would comply with
her engagement. After plundering our property
and converting it to her own use till the interest
of the sum plundered amour.!* to three times lh'-
•inouut of the principal, before she will aeknowl*
edge the debt.—and then delays the payment'
till the interest again equals the capita!—and en
joying, besides, the benefits ef the treaty, till she
has made as much more out of us—a nation that
will do this is rot too good to do suy thing. And
the sooner w e suspend all intercourse w ith such a
people, the heller. \\ c can find a market else
where for our cotton—or we can manufacture t l
| ouiselvcs. Iler w ine and silks we can do with*
out. Five years of non intercourse icilh France,
icould make the Southern States the greatest silk
and uir.e country in the world—and would inflict
amoro lusting injury upou France than the pay
ment of a hundred such indemnities as she owes
to our citizens. To see the first, (the production
of domestic tilks and w ine,) we should he willing
to seo our govemmaut assume the pay incut of
the twenty-five million:
The course recommended by the President is
the mildest that could be offered, aad vve have
no doubt it will meet the approbation of ihc
w hole country, (Mr. Calhoun aud his co workers
always excepted.)
Tho visas of the Southern Patriot ou this sub
ject meet our approbation:
“The intelligence received yesterdayfrom Wa
shington (ms excited very general astuuislimeut
in the miuds of our citizens. Tlio language not
merely of explanation, but ol apology, dictated to
our government by that of France, is such as
must be deemed by all parties iurumpaiible not
ouiy with National honor, but with that sentim
ent of National pride w hich is its best guarantee.
MILITARY DRAFT.—The Commander in
chief haviug iu geueral orders, required a draft
of one hundred and ten men from tbo first Bri-
gade, and two hundred aud thirty from the sec
ond brigade, of the tbird divisiou, G. AI. Alaj.
Geu J. W. A. Sanford, Inis issued orders req
uiring officers commanding regiments in those
brigades., forthwith to assemble their commands
and dct :, il proportionate numbers of uicu by
draft, or voluntary culistuiciit, for the Florida
service.
Twruty men w ill be drafted from the Raid-
win roeimenr, tinder the command of Col. A.
Hammond, ou Saturday, the 80th inst.
The Governor has issued orders for it draft of
thirty-five hundred men, from ihc ist,'2ud. 3d
5ib, titI], Bill, Dili, 10th divisions of militia, to be
held in readiness for an immediate march to
Florida.—led. Union.
PREPARE!
The Globe states, that tho War Department
has sent estimates to tho proper committee, of
such expenditures as appear to he called for, for
the purposes of ua'ioual defence. Theamouui is
For fortifications, $5,000,000
For the armament, of fortifications.
powder, shot, See. Sic. - - 1.373,748
«J*Jr by the steamboat Florida, for the garrison at
I irolata, an attempt was made by a small party
°f Indians to cut them off lu order to delude
[he guard, the Iudians seut two of their number
t into an open field which is at he Iioad- of tho wharf
' about 100 yards distant, in order to attract at
tention and induce the expectation of an attack
from that quarter, but being on the alert, they re
served tiieic fire, expecting an attack from a. ham
mock on tile left, which proved that they were-
correct, -and immediately as they fired a war
hoop w.:s given. The guard then charged the
hammock and fired upou them, lut returned af
ter going about 400 yards, on account of the
thicket being almost impenetrable. The number
of Indians is estimated a* about 20.
On Wednesday, 20tli iust. the schooner Alert,
Copt liaichard arrived at Picolata. hound to
Lakij George for tho purpose of destroying all fu-
dian boats and canoes on the river. On the 2Isi.
about half past 10 o'clock, a heavy firiug w as
heard iu that direction supposed to be from I he
Alert, then about 9 miles distant from Picolata,
which lusted about one Ilnur and a half—no doubt
she had been attacked and engaged by the Indi-
ansou the eastern side of the river.— San- Geo.
Council. Chamber, l
Wednesday. Jau. 27, lB'tfi. j
Present—I. (i. .Seymour, Mayor,
•Messrs Cowles, Higgins, >
Ralston, Vigaland Wtllaius, J
Aldermen.
Called II. B. MATTJESON,
Meeting. Portrait Painter,
Syfi/’ILL apply such time as is not employed
W w oil Portraits, to {Hunting Lax Hit apt, Poetical
T . -o---— -- 7,-- . „ „ , , and Historical subjects, for parlors,&c. TLu.-e having
fit Mayor laid before Council a set ef Resolu- { sketches of their ow n, can depend upou having tht 3 ■
tiaus passed at a meeting of the cUizens at tho faithfully transferred ; and th«»*e wishing designs front'
particular passages will he accommodated.
A few picture* of this class, now on hand,.■for sale,
among the number, an original, just finished, from
Bitakspeare’s “ Merchant of Venice,"—subject; Loren -
Coun House iu this place on Moudu) the 25th ilist, iu
relation to tlorida, «Jcc. Whereniion it was unani
mously
lie-solved, That Council respond to the cafi made-
by the citizens at a uieetin,
on Monday,' »tli lust, ■ , 0 f(j csa i cam Lovers of the art are invited hr.call.
Room hours from 9 o’clock morning, -tiil 4 o’clock,
cuing. *\ Feb! 4- 32
to supply mean* for the embarking of the .Macon Vul- j j
uuteers, ou their tour to Florida—and the Mayor is evt
hereby authorised to draw his w arrants ou thi> Treas- —
Forty to fifty V T olmiteers have been raised in
Ratourouge, (Lou.) aud a messenger has arrived
S(i,373,746 j at New Orleans, from them, offering their scr-
Tliis is iudepeudciit of the ordinary appropriH- i vices to the Governor, if a force is to i»e raised
tinns, for urseiials, armories, &c. Vic trust that | there to go iu dcfcucc of our fellow citizens of
those estimates will satisfy those very scrupulous [-Florida,
and independent Representatives of Congress.
tirer lor the sum of Two Thousand Hollars, which
sum shall one half be paid to Capt Seymour, aud oho
half to the committee of citizens to be expended ly
tiieni for the use of the families of the members of the
Macon Volunteers needing assistance. Tho yeas and
nays being required—yeas, .Messrs Cowles, Iliggins,
Ralston, V’igai and \Y illiauis—nays, none.
A communication was received from the iMarshal
O-s.ang leave of absence, aud for Couucil to accept of
ho services ofPeter J Carnes as his substitute daring
his absance: whereupon it was
Resolved, That Feter J Carnes be accepted as
temporary Marshal during theubseucc of James L.
Williams to Florida, upon bis giving approved bond,
and quaiilying.
Resolved, That James L Williams aud Bennett
'TO MECHANICS.
T HE subscribers having beeii appointed-acom
mittee, by the Trustees of fi.e “ Macon Fe
male University," for the purpose of coutracJing lor
the erection of suitable edifices for the siuM^lu-iuhv
give notife, that they will receive proposals utltil the
first day of March uett, for making and laying the
brick alone, *
If is'snpposed it will require from.six to <-i.*it hun
dred thousand brickrto complete the'buiWii:*s 7 at pre
sent contemplated.
The proposals must be made by tlic “ thousand
brick,’’ laid in tho‘wall, including every material ex
cept lime.
The use of a brick yard, convenient to ihc build
ings, hits fetreu ahfeady procured for the use of the u >.
whoso very tender consciences would not permit
•them to prepare for the defence of their country,
without being directed by lh( Executive ! These
men are the first to deprecate the idea of all sub
serviency to the Prcsideut, aud yet they are also
the first to decline all responsibility fur the de
fence of their country, ami to wait for his beck
and call.-—Mich. Enq.
of a copy of the much talked of letter from the
Duke dc Rroglie to Al. Pageot, in the bauds of
an opposition Seuatc. iu order to war against the
administration, together w i.b its subsequent un
authorized piit)li’cu!i°u it) the newspapers, hears
a si'oug aualogy to the coudtc! of Al. Gunet. iu
right of appointing their substitutes
Resolved, That the Alayor lias leave of absence,
being commanded as captaiu of the Macon Volunteers
to march to Florida.
Resolved, That Council proceed to ballot fur Ma
yor pro tcm. Whereupon Council proceeded to the
election of Alayor pro tern, during die absence of the
Yesterday at 4 o'clock, a large detachment of! Alayor to Farida. Upon counting outtlio votesitap-
26 of tile Phoenix Riflemeuof this city, with up- ! Pparedthat JERRY COWLES, Esq. received the
highest number of votes; be was therefore declared
duly elected. Council then adjourned.
A true copy from tthe minutes. Feb. 2, 1830
JESSE L. OWEN, Cl'k Council.
A T a Company meeting of |bc Macon Volunteers,
held at the City Hall on tne evening of the 29th
uii. preparatory to their departure for Florida, [aud
Adams have leave ofabsence, reserving toCouuciltbc dmndier, which, it is supposed, will propetiit-nab y
dimmish the cost of the work.
Rond and security, will be ieqiiircd front tho under
taker fur tlic faithful discharge of hi* duty,
E. HAMILTON,
MORE SAVANNAH VOLUNTEERS
leta
city,
wards of 100 other Volunteers, left here iu the
John David Alongin, for Picolati. Their gener
al purpose is to aid the Floridians. Their im
mediate destination is St Johns river. Tho Alou-
gin is armed, equipped aud provisioned for ac
tive service iu the waters of that river and its tri-
The Unofficial Letter.—The alleged deposit utburi**. Wc understand ttat the boat, her ar-
mauiCBt and ail (lie Volunteer* are to bo report-
hd to Gen. Clinch ami to remain subject to bis
order.
The above arrangements wore made in pursu
ance of the resolutions of the citiz<-us ou Satur
day last.
It. COLLINS,
J. COWLES,
II. G. LAMAIt,
GEO. JEWETT,
) Committee.
Roar. Auc. Beall, Sec.
All communication*, post paid, to be diiected to the
secretary. Fell 4 JF!
*oiig aualogy I ...
a memorable period of otir past history. Such | Savannah ha* thus not only been content with
an attempt at interference with our domestic 1 psoueiT'an the >« ay iu sending aid to the Florid
concerns, and at exciting division among us, by j bui*. but has follow ou it uu by zealously rival
for ihe purpose of expressing their feelings for the ma
ny kind favors bestowed upon them by a generous
community. It was thereforo unanimously
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to offer
in behalf of the Company their heartfelt thanks to the
Ladies of Alucou and vicinity, for rlio kindness aud
sympathy they have mauifesied to the Company, iu
making up large quantities of clothing and tents for
their comfort during their intended expedition.
Also to the citizens generally, and particularly to
Messrs Goddard, Hay, Butts Shotwell, Cowles and
(lAIIP tiiAvr tvmi(,l rlia,* ♦liuhL-j frtf tKn f*A,,Ati .
a foreign appeal from the administration of the i ling her sister cities ill all measure? calculated to Cone they would tender their thank* for the genet - to be vigilant in endeavor
couutry, to the country at large, has once already j afford them substantial assistance. ' ous ‘ ,u d efficient aid they have so promptly afforded I sa . higiuve."® oresata
aud will again, we trust, rouse tiie imfignatiou of j The Volunteers started iu fine spirits. Bef-
lu indepeiideat people. ore their departure, at the request of ibe commit
GFVISaUl.
A PROCLAMATION.
By A VILLI A AI SCHLEY, Governor of the Stctr.cf (iu
W HEREAS I have been this day mti*lac;orily
infnrined, that a murder was committod. in
the county of Franklin, in this state on the 4th instant.
(January,) upon the body of William Sizemore, of An
derson District,South Carolina, by JAMES WIE-
KERSOA, of said couu'y; and it being represen
ted to me that the said James VVilkersou lias tied from
justice, I have thought proper to issue this my Prop,
hereby offering a reward of Two Hundred and Fifty
Dollars to any person or persons who may apprehend
and deliver the said James Wilkenon to the sheriff or
jailer of said county of Frankliu ; and I do further
charge aud require all officers, both civil Slid military .
to be vigilant iu endeavoring to apprehend and deliver
We regret that our space, at presen', will not
permit the insertion of the entire letter, but we
give below its proposed plan of apology without
compulsion, ofexpHuatiou quite voluntary, ami
e-cu unasked, yet absolutely necessary 'to get our
money.
“It (tho French Govcrnmet) did not ask for
explanations; it was content to erjtect them
from the justice bf the Government of the U. 8.
aud lYoni the ancient friendship of the American
nation, not doubting that the Government of the
U. >S. would appreciate the difference, in such
cas- s, between answeriu u
preventing by a spontaneous determination, by
explanations readily offered, misunderstanding
always to be regretted.
Wo lcaru, however, from the letter cf the
French Aliuistcr to Air. Rautun, that this spon
taneous apology, this unasked explanation, would
not have sufficed nuless given officially iu writing,.
expressing regret, ami ackon (edging mistake?
Ch- Cou.
tec they wero addressed by AI. H. McAllister,
Esq.
Including tho Augusta Volunteers, uearly 250
men Ictt this city yesterday for Florida.
We understand that Capt Alerchaut departs
today w ith the U. S. Troops.—Georgian
EXCERPTS.
The foundations of knowledge and virtue are laid
in ouryouth; if, at any other time, the structure must
be insecure and imperfect,
lie that will not hear the admonition of a friend,
an interpellation, ami J deserves to feel the correction of an enemy.
A warm heart requires a cool haul.
No trees bear fruit in autumn unless they blossom
in spriug. There is an excellent contagion in good
ness ; we may be kindled, like green wood, by a neigh
boring flame.
efficient aid they have so promptly afforded i - ~ ......
jhem at thl* juncture ‘ see Janies Wllkcrson i* repiesc tiled to be fitly or tiff; -
J ' - — — ' five years of age. dark skill, rather heavy made, round
Cant. SEYMOUR. 1
apt.
Fr. CARVER,
WARNER
J. P
(tV EK, (
FINER, f
. SMITH,)
Com.
S.r.
The New- York Alercaulilo Advertiser, con
tains the following Extract of a ietxer from
_ , „ Paris: “There has lately been-published here
There is not aii.Aiocriraii. we,hope, who would | chart* of our whole Son Coast ami especially
* - ' — :,L ;— —i. -i *- arcuratc maps of tho entrauco of every harbot
ou the Gulf of Mexico. 'J'he Chart of Pensacola
give* the chauut-1, position of the Forts, and
Navy Yard, and is beautifully executed. Iu the
event of a war between France ami the U-
GROCERIES, Ac.
DICKINSON has just received,
30 hhds St. Croix and Porto Rico Sugars.
125 bags prime green coffee,
25C LbisN. E. Rum, Gin and Whiskey,
100 Canal family Flour,
100 Irish Potatoes, (yellow)
200 sacks salt,
20 tons Iron, assorted,
10 do assorted castings,
20 Lbl* cider.
Cognac, peach and apple Brandy, Monougahaluand
Irish Whiskey, Holland Gin, Jamaica Rum, all sorts
cordials. Madeira, Tetierille and Malaga Wines, AI-
kohol, Porter, clarified Vinegar, crackers, cheese, Her
ring, Mackerel, smoked salmon, Molasses, Rice, Buck
Wheat Flour, Raisins without seed for cooking, do in
boxes, I.cinou syrup. Loaf and Lump sugar, Tobacr.o |
shoulders, aud about 5 feet 6 or 8 incites high.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my l.-and,
and caused the great se-.il of the state to be affixed
thereto, at the capito! in Alilledgevilie, this 14th
day of January, 1S36, and of the American Hide-,
pendence the 61st. WILLIAM SCHL1T-
By the’Governor,
William A. Tk.v.ville, secretary of state. 2i
HEAD QUARTERS, GUi IMv. G. M.
if Ait ion j January, 1636.
O RDERED, That Jas. M. Brackwf.ll, of Huw-
kinsvilie, be, and is hereby appointed Judge
Advocate of this Divisiou, with the rank of Major,
he is to be obeyed aud respected accordingly.
1 By order of Alaj. Gen. Wimbkuluv.
32 JNO. G. SLAPPEV, Inspector.
Temperance iu youth is the assurance of vigorous _ .... _
old age. Excess, not only brings gray hairs but green I chewing do iu papers, Spanish and Americau cigars,
years, wi'h sorrow, to thegruve. j l° u 5 nines do. snuif, 50 boxes sperm and tallow can-
Religiou is the best armour, but tire worst cloak. c *9 boxes biff kaa shaving soap, starch, pepper,
A N ACT to proscribe and point out the mode of
collcctit
of this State.
collecting coroner's Re# in the several counties
not repel with indignation any sttch degrading &
humiliating concession.
Under these circitimtauccs the only course it
seems to us, that can he pursued cnnsisteuly with
the public good, is such u syvteruj of umi-iiiter-
course a* the President bus recommended. Ji
appears to us that to trait the effect of tlic Aifuu-
Alessage, would lie entirely uselrss, for Al. de
tisii of ihc Creeks who me still on
v»* »* « | n ' • '
the borders Hroglio’s letter to Mr Barton is so explicit,
, „ . , .. „ , . I only ns t u the terms, but the manner of the re
H . ur State, is by no means friendly. «l is ap-, rcJ ai , ologJ . f , lla , IIO alteru nive i* lafr this f
prcltcndcd that the listlo hcstiJitics which have' '■ *' ’ '
been exhibited by them tow arils cur eit>zcus for
the past tear or two. indicates, but too tiulv, the nipnication from tha Exccuiivo to congress,
• ' would not mcel the requirements of that gover,i-
mem—nothing leas than “an official communica
tion addressed to thrm" would be sufficient—
What arc we then to do ? There is no course
left us hut to surrender the claim or coerce France
to its payment. For war we arc not prepared
and it would be inexpedient to incur its hazards,
unless forced upon us from our peculiar position.
l«ct France declare war if her honor is insulted.
Wc have no wounds of thii kind to repair. With
ns it is a question of calculation. We should re
sort therefore, to. those modes of coercion which
would affect the interests of ihe delinquent party.
We should make that party feel tbo iucdnvcnicu-
ces of such a commercial non- iutei-rourse as
would induce it to perform au act of lung delayed
justice “
feeling of tho whole Creek Nation. The people
living on the Chtiftahoochie below Columbus,
are in continual apprehension: aud scarcely a
day passes hut w i> hear of a battle or a skirmish
between the w hites and Iudians.
The city of Columbus is in imminent danger.
I: seems the Indian* have not only made threats
toiieMroy that place, but a party ol them actual
ly made au attempt, t*s is supposed, to csirry them
iatu execution. They w ere promptly met by the
eitizous of the country, who hastily assembled to
tlic Dumber of about 30, nuii a sharp coulltct eu-
iitcd, iu which several lives were lost on both
rices. Tht particulars will bo fouud in another
column. i
U i* rime Ala can should brgin to feel some un-
wsinejs for herself. Should a general war be
x-'igt-d by the Creeks. Georgia has rot a man to
»r; rc to go against the Semiuoles J However
uric It we may sympathise with our suffering fel-
li'w-i-irizens In F'orida, there is a higher obliga-
lit'U, a holier*\hity we owe to our own families
and fire-sides.
Pirhofts, the Creeks tnay, as heretofore, con-
tuo their hostilities to petty niaraudiog ou tho
frontier—perhaps, they havo no intention to in-
jurc Columbus or any other tow u —perhaps, they
U’e ns peaceably disposed as the Chiefs and Head
nicu pretend they are :—Still there can be no Ban
ff? iu being prepared for the worst—caulioti is
'.he parent of security:—Bnt stippoHing the con-
tntrj of all this, supposing them bent on war.
"itltiu a hundred miles of our very capital, with
oothitig to prevent their approach, with their [
kuives to our throats—And it i* indeed ;imo to j Extract of a letter received in this city, dated
t. . , “Columjics. 27th Jau. 183t>.
around, I «-Siuco I wrote you on the 26ib, atiout tho lu
ll the Seminole war is not speedily subdacd, 'dj,™ affairs, we have had somo considerable cx-
-nd a Creek war is waged agaiust u», iho (ihero- (eiremeut. Yesterday evening, a party of ludiaus
am! the
uited Hiatus, the station of the French fleet
will be the West Indies, and their first attempt
will be to take cusacobt, and command the
commerce of the Mississippi.
Atlinira Alaekau iitidci stands the position of . uothcr, tlic more regard and attachment we feel,
thing* m that quarter, and in iy look to this ns
the point of the greatest moment iu nnuoying
the commerce of sixty millions, which now pas
ses through tho Gulf of Florida."
When St. Fatil bids ns pray without ceasing, he
1 meant that our words and actions should always be
conformable to reason and religion. Constant virtue
is cexselcss prayer.
If a man of real probity and sound reason, will hold
on his course aud practice, though the w orld should
dispute his character and question his happiness : lie
will be satisfied with the attainment of his own ends.
It is n great happiue-s to have virtuous parents, tu
tor* and domestics, as it is from them we receive our
principles aud iiabil*.
An exchange of good offices is the life of society;
a commerce of giving and receiving, fosters all the
kind sympathies; the more need we have one of a-
From the Phil. Sat. Gazet'e.
Rumours are rife w ith respect to changes in the
Cabinet, but wc know uot what authority to at
tach to them. Governor Cass is said to be ap
pointed Minister to Englaud, aud Dt\ Sutherland
named ns his(succcssor in the War office. Alt
Livingston i - said to have resumed the Secrctarv-
sbip of State.
MEXICO.
Our correspondent at Washington has furnish
ed us no additional items is to the prospect of
war with Mexico. Mr. Adam*, also, in the
House of Representative*, has also abandoned the
suhjoe;; so it is to be honed the cloud has blown
over.
The following law of Georgia may be interesting
to sonic of her citizen* at tlic present time.
•• All non-commissioned officers aud privates who
may be hereafter drafted, who may refuse or neglect to
appear, agreeably to such order as may be issued V'ith
such object, shall, in every respect be considered as
deserters, and be liable to the rule* and articles of war
iu such cases provided, excepting iu casm of prirates
where a good and sufficient substitute shall be furnished ’’
Prince’s Digest, pages 330 it 331.
Volunteer “ Companies shall perform the same rou
tine of duty (under their respective officers) and be
subject to'tho same rules aud regulations, penalties
nud orders as the rest of the militia.”
Prince's Digest, page 328.
Gen. Wi>-field Scott, Liout's. Johnson
aucf Vx* itur.SN of tho I 1 . S. A. umsed here
last night, mid leave tu night fur Florida.
Gov. AIcDbffie is hourly expected in town
to superintend (ho draft of our militia.
Volunteers from Charleston.—The German
Fusileers. Capt Timrod ; the Washington Vol
unteers, Capt J. E. R. Finley; the Washington
Light Infantry, Capt Henry R a vend; and the
Hamburg Kiflememcn. Capt 1 S. W. Cuutiing-
hntn, left for St Augustine, ou Tuesday last, in
the Steamers Dolphin and tiactcc.—Columbia
S. C. Bullet tin.
n by ,
looking to what they do all the week after.
spice, ginger, cinnr.tuon. Pearlash,' salt petre, indigo
copperas, chocolate, tea, matches, wrapping paper,
bed cords, brass, brass hoop aud iron hoop bucket* and
tubs, measures, coolers, &c. pint and half pint flasks,
straws tumblers, decanters, blacking, grindstone, lamp
oil. powder. 50 bags oss’d shot, nails, plough moulds,
weeding hoes, trace and halter chains, sifters, coffee
mills,- shovoi and tottgs, fire dogs, waffle irons, smooth
ing iron*, fry pans, tea kettles, cart boxes, axes, cotton
cards. &c. &c. Macon, Jan. 27 32
communicated.
THE FARMERS’ RANK <>F FLORIDA.
The stock of this iuslituliuu has been taken up
by a number of enterprising fanners gtnl mer
chants of Houston county, Georgia. The capi
tal of the Bunk is $75,00i>—fifty per cent paid in
specie.—by the charter, tho persona aud property
of tbo stockholders aro bound for the debts and
all liabilities of tho Bank—the charter also to lie
forfeited upon any failure to redeem its bills iu
specie, on demand. Tho- pvtucipal Rank is lo
eated in Marianna, Jaclcscxvcounty. Florida, an
agency has also been established in Ferry, Hons
ton counly, for tho purpose of making bills paya-
hlo and redeemable therosi. The Rank is now
iu operation, Elijah E. Crocker, President,
Carlton Wellborn, Cashier.
A letter from Tallahassee, dated 21st January,
says—“There has been an-action between the
Semiuoles and Co!. Parish's volunteers, in which
teu of tile former were killed, aud two of the
whites wounded." This is s' confirmation of a
report we published a day or tiro since—Aug.
Cons.
2?ied.
On Saturday la-1, in his Cist year, Air. Zachariah
Sianns, an old and respectable citizen of this city.—
Whether regarded as a faithful parent, a kind master,
au industrious and enterprising citizen, an ingenious
artist, a bravo and honest man, and zealous patriot,—
by the death of Air Simms we have lost a man, whose
eood qualities constitute an exemplary member of
society. To mourn liis exit, are left several sons and
daughters, already well prepared to run the race of
life.
“ A wit’s afeathcr, and a chief’s a rod,
Anhonest man's the noldcstwork ef God.” C.
Hail Hoad Stocfe.
PURSUANT to appointment of tbs City Council
fit. of Savannah, the undersigned Commissioner*
will open books of Subscription for Stock in the “Cen
tral Rail Road and Banking Company of Geoigia” at
the Branch of the Insurance Bank of Columbus at Mn-
cou, on Wednesday the 10th day of February next, and
tin? succeeding day from the hour of 10 o’clock A. M.
to 2 P. M.
All Stockholders who have heretoforosubscribfd and
paid five dr Unis per share, will tie required to pay an
additional instalment of twenty dollars per share, and
all new subscribers to pay twenty five dollar* per Share
respectively. Notes of specie paying Banks of the
State will be received for stock- January 6, 1636 28
AAIBROSE BABER, )
ROBI RT COLLINS- f
ROBT AUG. BEALL, > Commissioners.
JERRY COWLES,
NATHAN C. MUNROE, J
Whereas, the laws in this State defining tkr-duties
of coroner in taking inquests on the body of a dead
person and also defining their fees, have not pointed
out any mode for the collection of their fees; for rem
edy whereof
Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the state of Georgia in General As
sembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority •>}
the same, That from and after the passage-of this act.
it shall aud may he lawful for the coroners in this State,
to issue an execution against the property of the per
son or estate, who, by the existing laws are liable in
c?se of inquisition for the atnoiuit of his fee* in said
case, which shall be directed to and levied by a consta
ble of the county, under the same rules and regula
tion? as provided in justices’ court* in this State.
Sec. 2. And be it further mooted by the authority a
foresaid, That the coroner shall be entitled to tliiiU -
one and a" fourth cents for issuing said execution.
Sec. 2 And be it further enacted by the authority afore
said, That all laws or parts of laws militating against
this act, be, and the same are hereby repealed.
JOSEPH 1)AY,
Speaker of the House of Reorder, tatites.
ROBERT 5l. ECHOLS,
President of the Senate.
Assented to, December 26,1835.
WILLIAM SCHLEY, Governor.
N ACl’ to authorise the Judge of the Stiperinr
Courts in the several counties hereinafter mim
ed, to audit all accounts forcost3 and other incidental
A.
Removal,
P. WIEECOX has removed to the store
lately occupied b VVm. II. Btirdsall. where
he has lor sale a general assortment of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods. Hardware <& Cut
lery. Hats and Caps. Boot* and shoes, China CAass
and Crockerv ware ditc. &c. feb. 3‘ 32
Removal.
WES. a. inJXiSSASSj
AS lentoved bis Store to the new Brick Build
ings, coiner of AFulberry and Second streets,
Macon, nearly opposite his old stand and in front of
Cotton Avenue, f ;b. 4. 32
Hryhave an implacable hatred to the people of # Jinu . li; , hey firC) , aud ki
Uc °rgi;i, and would rejoiro al ail opportunity to The whites also fired, but to no
still on our borders will not remain idle.— Mpuiwcdio bo about 50 in number, made au at
Tl . . , ,, , , , , , tack upon some white men 8 miles below here in
1 key have an implacable hatred to the people of „ i .„„i k j|| e( | two white's.
effect. Young
John Wtiuou was among tho party, but escaped
with only gelling bis coat shot off of him. Our
town was on guard all night, for it was anticip
ated it would bo hurnt. 100 men took a steam
boa* last night and went down to where the two
whites were lying dead. This morning both
were b/nught up to town, aud of all sights, it was
ihe most *liocking I ever saw. One of them had
hi* head cut close off to bis shoulders, aud was
otherwise horribly mangled; the oilier was not so
badly abused. I' expect wc shall have' a big
show here before long. N B. 4 tncu shot, only'
2 killed."
6 ;V| > it veut.
^oidrs theso points of attack, exposed as they
Jrc acknowledged to be, there is another still
wo ‘'c alarming—at nil time* dangerous, hut
I 31 'hi* moment of Abolitionism nud Murolism.
I 3 *hdly fearful! It is not nucessnry to name it.
I ’ "'king bu: the most ceaseless vigilance ; the
I ‘-"'U systematic ana strict police regulations; re-
I f‘-^ r patrol duty; additional volunteer compa-
I c ‘ c> ; and a better organization of the militia,
I ^ rive m security.
I ^ l "l now wo cau but deplore the insufficiency.
, ° Bl,er u *ele*Mi^*« of ibal arm of tho national
I Jr *° recommended by' Washington
Ji •. co 'P a, riots. as a help in time of need,
* tt'ilitia lystom! Where has its spirit, its eu-
;r its Uic hdue3s fled? Ask thoso who havo
t0 deprive the militia of its efficiency.
’ ’n'the system into ridien'e. Legislators
The Savannah Republican of tho 29th ulr.
■ays:—“ W'c ace informed bv Capt Alillcr, of the
Rr. Schooner Splendid, which arrived here on
Wednesday afternoon last, from Nassau. (N. P.)
that Col. Stanley, with all tho Tcxiau Volun
teers were released just before he sailed, and the
brig Matuwamkeag, was taking in water aud
prnvhidiis to proceed immediately on her passage
lo Texas. He alto informs qs, that the-Captain
of the AI. ha* entered a prosecution against the
Commander of tho Kr. sloop of W 7 ar, for $5000
damages. There were none detained as stated
nuderthe Nassau head of January 10, published
yesterday.
SEMINOLE WAR.
\Yc continue to receive the most threatening
news from the frontier. Captaiu Summerlins’
company lias been attacked near Newnansvilie,_
r.ud forced to ret teat. A portion of Capt AleLe-
uiore’s company has also been attacked near Su-
vvaneo Old Town, aud sustained a loss variously
reported, from two to four killed. The Iudians
arc on this side of the Suwannee, in tbo rear of
our army. Every effort is making to organise a
sufficient force tor the defence of the country
Floridian.
DAVID F. WILSON is a candidate
for Colonel of Bibb County. 32
mVOTFClf.
I.L who are indebted to the estate of William
Junes, late of Campbell counly. deceased, are
requested to come' forward and make inmiediatepay-
ment, and those wito have claims against said estate,
are requested to render in their account* according to
law. Jan 20 JAMES McCRACKIN. Adm’r.
A'
FALSE KUAIOUR.—The report in circula
tion a few days ago, that one of tho wagous
sent by the Governor, with supplies of arms aud
ammunitions for the southwestern counties had
been Ink-m by Indiauj, proves to be false;
the wagoner after delivering his load to tho pro
per officer having since returned to Alilledgevilie.
Ono of hi* horses was killed in the night: by
whom is not known.—Fed. Union.
LATEST FROM PICOLATA.
Attempt of the Indians to take the two pitccs of
Ordnance last sent from this city.
Wc arc indebted to a volunreer, whose tcim of
service had nxpited, just returned from Picolata,
for the following particulars of au attempt made
by the Indians to surprise the two pieces ol ord-
nance last sent from this city to Picolata. It oc
curred just as tho boat was about ieaviug Picola
ta; of course' after rite editor of tjiis paper had
closed his letter.
Ou Friday, 22d iust. about 2 o'clock, P. M.
while the guard ef 12 men from Picolata tv a* es
corting the two piece* of ordnance sent from this
■
F OUR mouths after date application will be made
to the honorable the Inferior court of Campbell
county, when sitting as u court of ordinary, for leave
to sell two-thirds of 181 acres of lot No. 94, in the
7tb district, originally Coweta now Campbell county,
for the henefit of the orphans of William Jones, late,
of said countv, deceased.
Jan 20,183(5. JAMES McCRACKIN, Adm’r.
JI .1 -V C' M J%' €r Ptr*WP s.
PAIR Geatlemen’s Dabcing Pump*.
100 do Ladies’ fin* Prunella and Kid
Slipper*, French pattern, by
Jan 1 23 ISAAC NEWHALL.
Hcmaval.
E. E. WEED
AS removed has Store to tho New Brick Built'.
ings, corner of Mulberry and Second streets,
Macon, and in front of COTTON AVENUE, fob. 4
C HARLES COLLINS Esq. is our auth
orised agent during our absence to Florida.
HENRY B. HILL,
feb. 3: 32 EDWARD C. BULKLEY.
INURING my absence from Macon, John Bxnn
will act as my Agent.
Jan 29 32
F. F. LEWIS.
Found.
I N the streets of Macon by a servant, a sum of m»-
ncy, which the owner can have by proving h&
property—apply to CHARLES CAMPBELL
Macon, Jail. *20, I .Soft 2t
A SUPPLY of Rowantl'sTonic Mixture, acortain
cure tor tho Fever and Ague, just received and
for sole by J. H. & W. S. ELLIS,
jnnn 16-52 Cotton Arrnue. Macon
DRV Cl S a .11 EDI C IoVJE S.
A GENERAL Assortment of Drugs, Jlcdi-
cines, Ac. just received from New York, for
sale by 28 J. H- & W. S. ELLIS.
Cotton Avenue.
Notice. ”
Charleston Fire & Marine
T'
T HE Charleston Fire & Marine Insuurance
Company, will take risks on Goods and Prod
uce. shipped from Macon to Darien, Savannah. Char
leston, or Nety Yqfk, or shipped from cither of those
ports to Manon- jap. 14 2t SQ
JOHN C. daw 1 ON. Agent.
Macon Jocky Club Races
IIEunnttal Races over the Central Course will
commence on Monday the 21st of March next,
when the following purses will be run for, free for a-
ny Ilorso. Mare or Gelding in the world.
First day ttiRe heats purse worth $20C
2nd do' 2 mile heats, purse worth $300
3d day 3 mile heats, purse do $4Qo
4th do 4 do do purse worth 5600
5th day mile heats, best 3 in 5 purse worth §300
0*Tho Georgia Journal. Colutnhn.- Enquirer, Char
leston Mercury, Columbia Times, Nashville Banner,
Augusta Sentinel, American Turf Register, and Flor
idian will publish the above weekly six times and for
ward their account to the secretary for payment.
32 JOHN L. MU6T1AN. Sec'rj.
A NEW Post Office « established at Buzbayville,
Houston Cann y Ga. N, BUZBAY/P.'M.
ot 29
CLTOKCm Cherry street to rent, adjoining
Telegraph Office Inquire d r the printelY
the(
Butts Sheriff Sale.
O N the first Tuesday in APRIL next, will be sold,
before the court house door iu the town of Jackson,
Butts county, within the legal hours of sale,
50 acres of land levied onasthc property of Joseph
Parker, it being port of lot No. 22, in the 4 th district
of Monroe county when surveyed, no-.v Butts; and
the north half of said lot, to satisfy a fi fit ftoct n Jus
tice’s court of said county, in lavor of Jeremiah M’-
Clendon, vs said Joseph Parker. Property pointed
on* by plaintiff. Levied and returned tome by a con
stable. JAMES \V. WATKLNB, Sh'jT.
Jan. 22. 31
expenses, attending tho arrest and prosecuti'>n of the
Cherokee Iudians, under the criminal laws of this-
State, and to provide for the payment of the same.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House cf
Representatives of the •‘'talc of Georgia in General -H-
sembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority cf the-
same. That from aud after the passage of this act. tlx*
Judge of the Superior courts in the counties c-f Che
rokee, Cass, Cobb, Floyd, Forsyth. Gilmer, Paulding,
Lumpkin, .Murray. I’nton aud Walker, be, and he is
hereby authorises at any court held in the couhticB-
aforesaid, to audit aud liqcidate all acconutsagair.^t thr
counties aforesaid, for costs iu criminal eases (where
Itere is an indictment found against an Indian and he
shall be unable to pay the same,) arising out of the ar
rest or prosecution of any Cherokee Indian in 'their
respective countie*, provided that the- same bo done,
according to the fee bill of this State.
Sec. 3, And bo it further enacted by the authority a~
foresaid, Thai all accounts or bills for costs liquidated
as aforesaid, and .signed officially by the Judge of the
respective counties aforesaid, shall be presented to the
Governor, who is hereby authorised to draw his war-
ranf upon the Treasury for the same, payable cmt of
any fund not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted by the authority a<
foresaid. That all laws and parts-of laws militating a-
gaiuat this act, be, and the same is hereby repoalcd .
JOSEPH DAY,
Speaker of tht House of Representatives.
ROBERT M. ECHOLS,
President of the Senate.
Assented to, 22d December, 163 *.
31 2t WILLIAM SCHLEY, Governor.
—pjiMis$ljTLx.
f SJb WJ Kegs Whito Lead,
. A&F3 150 Galls. Linseed Oil,
30 do Whale do
100 do Lump do
150 -> do Spirit* Turpentine;
Copal Varnish, Furniture Varnish,
Litharge, Chrome Yellow, Chrome Green.
Umber. Ivory Black, Prussian Blue,
Vermillion. India Red, Paris Green,
V jrdigris, Smalts all colours White Ftortiflsr,
Venetian Red, Spanish Brown,
Rod Lead, Yellow Qcre, Whiting, Ginc,
and Gold Leaf—Jue; received ami lbr s’-ie bv
nov. 5th 1835. 19 CH ARLES CAMPBELL.
Fire proofBul’idingg, corii.-r of Mnlbcm ami Hgfontj
GEORGIA; Rutts County.' 11 IJ
IiEREAS Josiab Draper Administrator on tho
estate of J.v.ues-M. Rhodes deceased, tpplicti
to me for letters of disni if siou :
These are therefore, to cite end admonish all e nd sing
ular the Kindred and creditors of said deceased, to shew
cause (if any they hare,) within the time prescribtil ht
law, why said letters jicuU! no: he granted.
Given nnder my hand at office. Febril, 1-3G.
32' JOHN M.-COMD. c. c. o.
GEORGIA—Bibb County.
W HEREAS James Gates, .--etiior, applies to ire
for letters of administration on ihc estate of
Christiana Gates, late of said county, deceased,
These are therefore to cite, and admonish all and sin
gular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to
be and appear at my office, within the time prescribed
by law, to shew cause, if any they ha . c, why said let
ters should not be granted.
Given under my hand, at office, this 1st day of Feb-
rnary. 1836. 32 HENRY G ROSS.-c. c. a.
JWJCkVJG.
T HE co-partnership heretofore existing in
ptactice of LAW. under tho ttv.'e of *'
<Sc Randle, is this day dirikdved.
JAMES -**
Feb 1 -3; $2 JAM'