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' : rAlizcthTbey are not conaidcred author
kf e n01 r^tbe^ireutt in which they were.respectivehr
i» 0111 lid one volume tins been printed, and anotb-
‘ :jiK»' ncr ”; 3 0 c publication. 1 would recommend the
5ri> '".fJi«w which enjoins this useless expense.
°i pforo vou copies of resolutions adoptetl by the
*1 U» b *2!^7Jveral of the States on subjects of gen-
W^Vsiwii Among them is one passed by the Leg-
fr jl wt „7 Massachusetts, proposing an amendment of
i,U'«T “ f ;,u,ion of the United States, affecting a pro-
ty C, L n S was adopted in a spirit of comprom.se and
,is ‘° n I concord, and was supported by a majority of
fr “T.;«t^fro.n that ancient and respectalde com-
***gF it is » tttatter of regret that ahe should be
^ . m attempt to disturb the harmony oflhe Union
tk» £r l na.or.went. It will meet from you that calm
to",: n which is due to every proposition to alter
*”tVd?ralConstitution, and with that dignified re-
the Fed'".. . : g (jeomnded bv the repose of the nation,
disinterest of your constituents.' The principle of
U^ntaVmw which it aoeka to change, is one which
, n0 c^ifvin£r "o C fi»<> among the resolutions com-
t IS .ll the expression of so many States favorable
m "?’ Cn cnactVnent of a law by Congress, to refund to
10 " e i i.rWson, a fine imposed on him for the perfom-
t ’* nr r . n«eeswrv duty, when in the military senr.ee
off °I “.«, r v. This tribute to justice will be a pleas-
«f die coimirj . • wd patr iot of the estimate placed
inf a V hU rnnduci bv his own times, end will punt in
iff power of history to «*• *« nft,,on ,rom lhe Wack
^° rd «'.he'attenrion of the Legislature to the patri-
- 1 ' nV unions of the Slate of Alabama, on the subject
T,gumption of State debts by tl.e General «ov-
of theassumi concurrence in the sentiments
7" cin I’xnresscd. The Federal and State Governments
55ESixsgria£S£
ssr.Essri&'S
JJ* hM »?power"to^enland of ar.otheMo raise^vemie
? r ; , use and benefit. Nor ran the General Govern-
mJn assess a tax upon all .he Stales for one member of
'STnnforlerocv. The exercise of such a power would
Sf,n unwarrantable usurpation. To illustrate the
working of ti»» policy-one State owes one million and
Sof dollars, which she is able to pay; another owes
"l-Jv millions of dollar.. The latter Mate finds it in-
Mnrenient to discharge l.er own obligations, hut wishes
»raise a revenue froth the people of the former and
^ States for the purpose. This she cannot do. She
oanot apply to Congress to tax the people of the other
„!,!) pav tlie revenue into her own Treasury for
w benefit. This would he too palpable an outrage.
v„,i„„ is the outrage of asking an assumption of her
Uh! hv the General Government. When assumed, the
Ut of the single State becomes the debt of the Gon-
j Government; nnd the other States in common with
wolf, are. to pnv it. If it is paid froni sales of public
S, it is so much drawn from the Treasury, which
fi'iouVii be applied to the legitimate purposes of the Got-
cement, and its place must b« .implied by taxation.
The embarrassment under which the people have Ja-
betr,lfor years past, arc gradually yielding to their e-
roiwmv and onterprizc; and it is a matter of grntnlation
,„ 8 i| that while few onlv have been reduced to poverty
soHroin bv the ir.ovitable decrees of the times, so many
hve mot difficulties and surmounted them, which in
their approach seemed irresistible. No subject is more
worth v of the profound consideration ol the faithful rep
resentatives of the people, than the histpry of the times
tlimtieh which the country’ has lately passed, the evils
silicli'llie people have endured, nnd the metis it res neces
,,r>- io prevent their recurrence. In some sections of
iht* Siato, serious apprehensions were entertained that
,1„ people would resist the enforcement of the laws, and
anneal* were made to the Exeeu'ive which induced the
adoption of precautionary measures to prevent such a
Mtiwtmphe. or, in the event of its occurrence, to sop-
pert (he officers oflhe law in the execution of their du
ll,,,. This stale of things was not produced by n want
of confidence in oar admirable government, nor was it
the result of a want of respect for ministers of the law;
Ut it was the consequence of that deep and_ hopeless
li-spu’r which the prospect of unavoidable min, by the
shameful sacrifice of property, brought upon a whole
community. Specie was demanded at Sheriff s sales,
which neither tlie debtor, nor persons desirous of pur
chasing at the sales, could procure on account of the
suspension hv the bank. Bank notes, issued under the
satlioritv of law. were inconvertible into specie, and the
creditor could not be forced by the law to receive in pay
ment of his debt, the currency which the law had au
thorized to be circulated among the people, and which
debtors fiail received for the products of their labor to
meet demands against them. Any policy which subjects
the citizen to this oppression, is established in error and
ou-ht to fie abandoned. Perhaps the difficulty is in our
political organization. But in a complex system like
ours, when political power ia distributed be.twcen two
Governments, to be exercised for the benefit ol the same
people, but each independent of the other, the one more
particularly superintending nnd governing in regard to
lotorasts that pertain to several rotates embraced as a
shale, the other acting for its own particular community
orState, enacting all laws for the protection, and enforcc-
ra.’iit of civil rights, great consideration should be paid
to the line of demarcation which separates the powers
of tin one from the other. Their respective powers are
•a wisely and justly apportioned,and precisely arranged
nnd designated, that there can be no apology much Jess
necessity for the encroachment of the one upon the oth-
rr. Their harmonious action, within their respective
iphrres, with an eye sjngle to the interest of those who
o,'Joined both, would no doubt, do much towards accom
plishing the great Johjectof human government, nnd mil-
i;v:c the evils, to which allusion has been made, if not
wholly prevent them. Or tho Governments to which
we arc subject, it is scarcely uecessary to remark that
the ene is made up of grants of powers from the people,
which it cannot transcend, while an undefined discretion
pertains to the other, except as restricted by written
constitution?. To these restrictions upon the State Gov
ernments. great regard should he p8io by the Represen*
tuivea of the people. Otherwise, the people tnay he
inrolved in difficulties fiom which no legislation can ex
tricate them, anil in which ease they must sillier from
mischievous measures, irretrievable wrongs. The States
•re prohibited from making any thing but gold or silver
eoin a legal tender in pavment of debts. A policy,
therefore, whoso tendency is to keep out of the hnnds of
tho people gold and silver coin which alone can be made
* constitutional tender, and substituting paper therefor,
which no Legislation enn make legal tender, is iniquit
ous and oppressive. Its wrongs have been felt by thous
ands in times through which we have passed, and its ef
fects linvc shown themselves in popular discontents, ond
the utter destruction of confidence among citizens of the
same community. The dangers which threatened to
disturb tha harmony of the State to which reference has
been mad.-, afford evidence of tlie difficulties to which
unjust measures mny lead, and are a warning to rulers
•gainst their udoption. ... . ,
The States being prohibited from enacting laws im-
pairing the obligation of contracts, have not power by
retrospective legislation, lo extend for the debtor the
day of payment, and in Ibis way to mitigate the effects
n t placing paper money in his hands instead of coin.—
Some of the States have endcled laws which have been
lung in operation, and therefore avoid the constitutional
objections which always attaches to rctro-aclive legisla
tion. I would recommend the enactment of a similar
•Ulute hare, which would be applicable to future cases,
unless tlie policy is abandoned which plnces the desti
nies of the people in the hands of moneyed corpora
tans.
The whole evil mav he prevented by conforming onr
legislation to the federal constitution, which not only
prohibits the States from making any thing hut gold or
rilvercoin a legal tender in paym- at of debts, or pnsstng
•law impairing the obligation of contracts, hut also
from emitting hills of .credit. It would reem that if the
two first prohibition » ere proper, the last was necessa
ry to prevent consequences pernicious nnd oppressive
(a the people \\ hicn would flow from the exercise of
•uch power. Tha great object of the framers of the con
stitution, in introducing this restriction, appears to have
been the suppression of paper money, and to save the
people from the losses which always ensue, to a greater
or less extent, from the nse of such a currency. Paper
money is subject to the same casualties, nnd the people
are subjected to the same injuries by its use, whether is-
*aed by the Government, corporations or individuals.—
It is but paper money, and its redemption depends onthe
public, corporate or individual ability and faith. The
first ought to be held as reliable, perhaps more so, than
either of tho two last. Yet it has been ahsurd|y held,
Mid established upon the highest judicial authority, that
a State mav grimt a power to others .which it is not at
liberty to exercise itself. In this way the wholesome
prohibition of the constitution is stripped of its efficacy,
and the door is opened wide to the evil which it was the
object to suppress. One of the members of the federal
convention who moved the prohibition and who must
b«ve well understood his own purpose, remarked that
that was a favorable time for crushing paper money. If,
•aid he, “ the consent of the legislature would authorize
•missions of it, the friends of paper money would make
every exertion to get into the legislature in order to li
cence it." This was prophetic, and since the prohibi-
Jien has been rendered worse than useless by unjustifia
ble constructions, how remarkably has the prediction
been fulfilled. The friends of paper money, the ore-
tended champions of the great commercial interest, have
•hown their extraordinary influence hy vanquishing this
institutional restriction; but the wisdom of the prohi-
bition has been manifested by the pernicious effects
*“irh have followed the victory. _
The remarks in reference to paper issues by the Banks
“riving their charters from the State Legislatures, np-
P|y with equnl force to the notes of a Bank of the Uni-
•“Statss, with this additional objection—that the latter
?m,in no manner, he subjected to the control of the
“tate authorities. No matter what the abose-of its cor
porate franehise, by a Bank of the United States, it is
* r raspotisihle to them. The great political influence
•hich such an institution is able to exert, should be an
objection to ita incorporation by every citizen who is op-
Poasdto tho subjection of tho Government to moneyed
‘anirol. The only pretext for it is. that it may ho on
*P*ih:iry to the Government nnd tlie people as a finnn-
JO'endcommercial ogent Experience hasproven that
Jpe Government is not dependent bn its oid—ns little is
“heeded, to equalize commercial exchange. Indeed it
•niiot effect that ohject. Exchange was as high, in an
oppressive period of commercial revulsion, during the
'w»tencc of the late charter, as it has heen at any time
since its expiration,and although the country has not I that we enjoy, forbids the entailment of any unrequited
vet reonvoro.l ntt>vh.ik_ n—i- I x-arthens upon our posterity.
The plan of penetrating and passing through our moun-
inous region, was cominenceO. and lias been prosecuted
vet recovered entirely from the distress which that Bank 1 burthens upon our posterity,
nnints snare of agency in prodacing.excbange has gone j
downto a rate which could not be reduced under the j lainous region.
auspices of sngji an institution. As a National Bank is • j principally on the credit of the State. After the expendi
not necessary us a financial agent, nor as a regulator of tore of a large amount.the work i? still unfinished. In tlie
exchange, wherefore shall one be established? It has j mean time, ageneral prostration of all credit has retarded
never afforded facilities nor accommodations to the great j its progress, ami the policy of its sale, even in ita unfinished
mass of the people, and if hopes are inspired that such j condition, has been indicated. I ardently hope that this
will he the practice of a Hew institution, they ore fulln- I policy will not be pushed to a sacrifice of this great work,
ciotts nnd cannot be realized. But the great objections j As a means of its completion, we should mainly look to the
tod Bank of the United States, on the score of expedi- i resuscitation and employment of State credit. The enter-
ency. is the .connection of an institution with the Gov- price is worthy of the Slate—tn peace, binding in bands of
iron, its distant parts in the kind offices of neighborhood,
, and stimulating industry lo it3 greatest capacity of produc
tion, by enhancing the rewards and diminishing the burth-
'ens of labor—in tear, furnishing a safe and speedy transit of
ernment which has the power of distributing pecuniary
favors. Tha wisdom of public measures depends on the
purity and-intelligence of the Representatives of the
pcoplo. If they are corrupt, the rights of the people
will be disregarded, and legislation directed to selfish
ends. Tlie Government oughtnever, therefore, to estab
lish as an auxiliary to its operations, an institution with
whose existence are necessarily blended the means of
corruption and abuse. That it mat/ not be prostituted lo
vile purposes, is no argument in its fnvor. That it can
be, should he argument enough against it. It cannot lie
forgotten, that the late National Bank was charged with
an agency in producing “ thecominercial embarrassment
and distress” which a lew years since overspread the
country, and have left their marks of deasolation every
where; With having used its corporate power nnd means
to coptrol the press, to interfere in politics and influence
elections. A select committee was chosen by atie of
the Houses of Congress, to enquire into these things
and to investigate what abuses, corruptions or malprac
tices had existed in the management of the Bank. ■ The
obstructions thrown in the way of the investigation,by
the Bank, which ultimately defeated it, amidst nssevu-
rations of innocence and purity, are recorded in the ar
chives of the nction. Great sensitiveness to the consti
tutional rights of the citizens against searches, made
the apology for resisting a scrutiny which most have
developed the misdoings and abuses, which time forced
to public view, notwithstanding the effort to conceal
them undercoverof a State charter.- Had the vigorous
measure of bringing before theffinrof the House the of
fending and contemptuous directors, been adopted, as
recommended hy the majority of the ccmmittee, and the
investigation prosecuted, some of the disasters which
fell on widows and orphans, whose entire funds had been
invested in the stock, might have been averted. The
labored and extraordinary defence of the Bank hy the
minority of the committee, exhibits, in a strong light, the
powerful influence it was capable of exerting. The "re
port of that minority acknowledges the alarming princi
ple that corruptions,abuses and malpractices in its man
agement, were no violation of itschartc)-. 'This fearful
admissiuifought tc excite the suspicions of all, and be
get an universal opposition to an institution whose pro
ceedings are to-be covered from scrutiny unoi, principles
so adverse to public morality, popular rights nnd liber
ty- To the grant of every charter is annexed a tacit ■
condition, that the persons incorporated will net with fi
delity add honesty; and a breach of this implied condi
tion is as much a violation of the charter as if the con
dition had been expressed Besides, Congress had the
unquestionable power to repeal the act of incorporation,
and thus put an end to its existence. If a Bank char
ter it to be considered a contract, Congress is subject to
no restriction which disarms it of the power of annul
ling it. The constitutional prohibition is to the States,
not to Congress. This principle was practically assert
ed, but the power abusively exercised, in a late case, by
the Senate of the United States, in abrogating a con
tract with its printet. If the power of repeal is itnqnes- •
tionable, then either House of Congress had the right,
without re%rring to the charter for the authority, to in
quire into suspected abases, to ascertain whether the
principles ot justice demanded the repeal, and so the
committee might have maintained. This power of re
peal, 1 admit, ought to be cautioiiaiv exercised, nnd
never, where good faith has been observed and private
rights might be aflected by it, unless individuals arc no
tified before they commit tlicir interests, that a change
of public pnlicv'might effect it. If legislators, opposed
to the incorporation of a National Bank, were to protest
against any act for the incorporation of one, and aver
their intention to move a repeal, whenever the prospect
of carrying it would justify the effort, none would have
aright to complain.
But a National Bank is not the only prominent meas
ure of the Federal Government, influencing tho desti
nies of the people, which attracts public attention, mid
is entitled to yunr notice.
A protective tariff, which collects around it other
measures meriting general reprobation, is unjust" to the
people of nil classes and every section of the country,
except those who are engaged in manufactures. Every
consumer is n contributor to a greater or less extent. A
radical objection to the measure, is its opposition to the
principles on wliich our Government is established—an
association for mutual support nnd protection amongst
ourselves, nnd for defence against wrongs irom others.
An act of unequal legislation, is an assault upon this
principle, anil inflicts an injustice upon those whom tho
inequality effects. Protection of uny article of manu
facture, can he justified on the ground alone that the pro
tection is equally beneficial to all, afi when the object of
protection is one that strengthens the national arm for
the protection nnd defence of every interest. All are in
tarosted in raising the nation above a depcmjpncc on for
eign supplies for arms and mu.nitions of war,and indis
pensable articles for the army, and all contribntinna for
such filings nrc contributions in which every individual
in our brand confederacy ia interested; hut when pro
tection is asked for articles which are not of ihis prime
neressitv, the injustice is demanded of forcing the agri
culturalist and the mechanic to pay a consideration for
which they can receive nocquivalent. Should the prin
ciple rf protection he extended lo onr merchants, barris
ters, physicians, clergymen, teachers—and though Inst,
not lenst—our farmers, in all their varioua products, it
would shock the c oramon sense of the whole communi
ty. And yet I cannot sea that they are in any respect
entitled to less favor from the Government than the man
ufacturers. In this, the last address that I shall proba
bly ever make to the representatives of the.people of
Georgia, I embrace this solemn warning against the in
sidious and destructive policy. The manufacturer can
not complain of its abandonment- He has been aided
by the Government, with palpable injustice to other in
terests, through infancy and weakness, not only to sclf-
atistaing strength, but to.great power.
I have now, feliow-citizens, submitted to you such in
formation in regard to the affairs of the State, as it is my
constitutional duty to communicate, with the recommen
dation of such mnasnres as, in my opinion, are demand
ed hv file public good. They are commended to your
consideration. In the execution of your high ditties,
vou have no superior but God, and the constitutions of
the country. In rendering obedience to the Divine will,
your acts will necessarily be in conformity to the para
mount Inw; and according to the Wisdom, Justice ond
Moderation of your measures, will they exert nn influ
ence for good upon those, for whose benefit thev have
been adopted. CHARLES J. McDONALD.
its disposable; and always reliable force to the assailable
and vulnerable points—thereby giving, to the straggle, vigor
and assurance of victory.
Experience has proved, that ia the administrative justice
of every people, uniformity of decision is an essential ele
ment. To suppose this result attaiuable under eleven judi
catories, each having ajudge independent nnd final io his
decisious, would be to auppose the exact similitude of so
many minds. Nor is the difficulty removed by the sugges
tion that die rule prescribed is the same to each. In mat
ters other than of temporal concerns, we have seen discor
dant ami hostile' opinions springing from a source a ternal
nnd " unchangeably the same.” From the variety of the
human mind, we may therefore expect upon most subjects
coustam conflicts of opihions. until there is constituted some
authoritative standard to which they may be referred and
conformed. -«
After the displacement of the regal and substitution of a
Republican Government, the endowment of literary institu
tions was among the earliest acts of our ancestors. When,
t»o, at the close of the last century, our Constitution was re
vised and amerided, we were solemnly appointed the con
stitutional patrons oflctters. This example of the past, and
this guaranty for the present and future, illustrate that the
beginning was not to be the end—but rather as a continuing
proclamation of this fundamental truth, that die safest and
cheapest defence of Republics is to be found in their ear
nest and unre'mitted exertions to promote and enlarge the
blessings of educauon.
These and other topics, will doubdess pro voke discussion
nnd produce opposite opinions. They however, constitute
the evidences, and when tempered with moderation, the
safe-guards of free institutions. Then, like the tributaries
of the father of waters, though we bad our origin in different
climes—though we have pursued different courses—though
wc iiave met with various obstacles, and diough we bear
different degrees of strength, yet, here—in die appropriate
channel, jet our councils as their waters be commingled iu
P ence - . ...
I am now ready to take the prescribed oath, which hiprls
me to an office of arduous duties and grave responsibilities.
.Everdistrnstful of my own qualifications, I profess to bring
to the. task nothing, save the wish, and resolve faithfully to
perform the high behests of the Constitution. These, with
your patriotic co-operation, aud all under the guidance of
Heaven, I may hope, will add something to the prosperity
of our beloved land, and vindicate before the world, the
form and wisdom of popular Goyeinment.
A. S. Wingfield, Esq., of this ciiy, was
on Friday, after 17 ballotings, elected Solicitor
General of tlie Flint Circuit.
ITIACO]¥:
TUESDAY MOKNINC.NOV 14, IS43.
DAUGIKAL ADDRESS ,
OF
GOVERNOR CRAWFORD.
FcUou-Citiicns of the Senate,
and of the House of Representatives: .
Commencing ami ending our terms of public -ervire about
die same time, we will, to some extent, be participants in the
praise or blame of oar works. Probably your active duties
will soon cease—mine mast continue.'
A compliance with the last constitutional requirement,
will be the fulfilment ofpublic expectation, by averting the
necessity and expense of annual legislation. A rule of Gov-
'ernment, established foi a period longer than half of a cen
tury, may not be supposed to he susceptible of a ready and
rapid change. Apart from the inveteracy of custom, which
ndneres with the force of individual habits, there will still
be embarrassment in remodelling the details of the old, and
accommodauug them to the note system. To accomplish
these ends, will require a forecast at once minute add com-
^As^confederate, Georgia should yield compliance with
federal authority, only tc the extentofher constitutional ob
ligations. Her past history teaches the prudence and safe
ty of thia limitation. But, as I believe, that the States have
delegated to the Federal Gnveueroent, the ultimate power
of regulating “ the times, places, and manner, of holding
elections” for Representatives in Congress, and »s that pow
er has, in part, been exercised, compliance with it, is only
fidelity to a constitutional engagement.
Jtis.moreovei, a measure, whose tendency is to> ensure
to that branch of the federal legislature, organization nnd
preservation; to place the representative in juxtaposition to
his constituents, whereby he is presumed more certainly to
know and reflect their wishes and wants, and to equalize, in
some degree, power between die larger and smaller States :
—and as the larger States have, from motives of conven
ience or good faith, conformed to its reouirements, the
smaller and recusant States have every inducement to do
likewise. , . „ . ,
A people, whose industrial pursuits are chiefly confined
to the production of a few great staples, so bulky and cum
brous as not to permit an easy exchange for other commodi
ties of general use and necessity, are peculiarly interested
in a sound currency. As the representative and value ot
their labor, if it be not equal to die established standard, to
that extent will be their lots. Whatever, therefore,
depreciated or vicious in our circulating medium, should be
eflectualiy corrected or legally suppressed.
On this subject, the people of these States have been
taught, by expedients and experiments, the safety ef adher
ing to a tried and approved system. A stern necessity—the
result of a sad experience—admonishes them to abandon
the pursuit of new and gilded schemes, and fall back into
die ancient ways of the Republic.
Tlie power of taxation should neither be timidly nor reck
lessly used. Adopting as a basis, that the supply should be
resti teted to the public want, and that this supply should be
apportioned on the principle, that *• equality is equity,” we
mav expect, that sooner #r later, popular approval will be
added to tbe consolation of having performed our duty. A
Government of choice is one to awaken pnde.—To this
feeling, properly cherished, every patriotic oppeal may be
successfully made—every emergency—every penl will be
met with its oporopriate sacrifice. Let us then seek to
collect, only that which is necessary to the public service,
and confidently rely under the influence of tins feeling, that
the supply “will be cheerfully granted : but let us seek not
by the expedients of the day, to supply the wants of the
morrow. A proper appreciation of the present blessings
Democratic Candidates for President.
JOBA C. CALHOUN, of So. Ca.
MARTIN TAN BUREN* of N. Y
LEWIS CASS, of Ohio,
RICIl’B. IM. JOHNSON, of Ky
JAMES BUCHANAN, of Penn
JOHN TYEEI5, of Virginia,
To be decided by a National Convention in Mny
1844. -
Cotton Market.
Oar market during the past week, has been un -
usually animated, and prices have advanced fully
J et. on our last weeks quotations. The cause of
this sudden and unexpected improvement is pro
bably best known to the dealers in the article. It
is a mystery to us. Prices here, are now too high
for any market under the sun, and unless the dai
ly expected advices from Europe ate decidedly
favorable, the market must droop and buyers lose
money. This is admitted, yet notwithstanding all
this, dealers meet the arrivals with activity, and
purchase readily at going prices. We quote square
bales 6£ a 7 cents; round bales, from J to £ less.
A few extra lots have brought 7| cents. i
The Superior Court for Bibb county commenc
ed its Fall session yesterday—Hon. E. D. Tracy
presiding. It will continue, we presume, as usual,
for four or five weeks.
From Mi Hedge ville.
With the exception of some few elections, of an
unimportant character, but little has yet been done
by our Legislature. A good deal of work has been
planned out, however, and several important ques
tions started. »
But our paper is so nearly engrossed by the
Governor’s Message, that we have little room for
the details of the early proceedings. The Message
is as able a* it is lengthy, and is highly creditable
to the cx-Govetnor. As his valedictory address to
the people of Georgia, it will be gratefully cher
ished by his friends. Hereafter, as our time and
space admits, we may make some reflections on
the different topics embraced in it.
The new Governor was inaugurated on Wed
nesday. His inaugural is a clever production e-
nough—but, like all such productions, is intended
for any other purpose than to define his precise
position. Tt will be found in another column.
Pcnitcnlinry Burnt.
On Tuesday evening last, a fire broke out in the
work shops of the Georgia Penitentiary, which des
troyed all the wooden buildings within the Walls.
The main building, which is of stone, containing
the cells, was but slightly injured, though the roof
was several times on fire. The damage to the
State is supposed to be above $30,000. It is as
certained to have been fired by the convicts, by
means of a slow match, and broke out in several
places at the same titne. Five of them; we un
derstand, have confessed theif participation in the
act. Nojte of tbe prisoners escaped.
Perhaps this event may induce the Legislature
to consider the suggestion of removing tlie Peniten
tiary front Milledgeviile to a more eligible situa
tion.
Hon. LoU Warren has been elected Judge ol the
South Western Circuit; A.R. Wright Esq. Judge
of the Cherokee circuit; Hon. E. Y. Hill (former
ly of the Oemulgee.) Judge of the Coweta circuit;
aD( ] Fleming Esq. Judge of the Court of Oyer
and Terminer, Savannah.
J J Flournoy is elected Attorney General; and
the following gentlemen Solicitors General, viz:
Wm P White, for the Eastern circuit; Peter L«vc
Southern; Wm Patterson. South Western ; John
M Ashurst, Oemulgee ; Nash, Northern; J
J Underwood, Western ; — Jones, Cherokee ;
Milton Williams, Cliattal.oochy, (for the unoxpir-
ed term of J L Lewis, resigned ;). and Camp
bell, foi same circuit, after the expiration of said
term.
“ The Mysteries of Paris," by Sue.—This
work is truly what it purports to be, a book of mys
teries—full of exciting scenes and.incidents, inter
woven into a narrative or romance, of the deepest
interest. Tt is pronounced, equal in ingenuity,
pathos, and delineation of passion and character,
to the best of Dickens’ writings. It is said 15,000
copies of this work were sold in New York in a
single day. It is lobe had atBarnes’s Book Store,
Cotton Avenue.
The last Cassville Pioneer, comes to us clothed
in mourning, for the death of Miller J. Hood,
junior publisher of that paper, who departed this
life on the 2d inst. in the 23d year of his age.
ffj 3 The fii9fa?Jation of the Rev. I2ICIIAIJM
HOOKEII, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this city,
will take place in the Presbyterian Church, on Sabbath
next. Drs. Leland and Church, President Talmadge
and other Ministers from abroad, are expected to attend.
The services in tbe Church, will commence on Friday
night next. The Citizens are respectfully invited to attena.
OT* Tbe Pews will be free. Nov 11 7
EXCHANGE,
bJIGHT EXCHANGE
Nov 14 7
i New York, for rale by
WM. P. ROWLAND.
Central Kail-Road and Bunking Company of Ga. (
savannah, nov. 7, i ?43. )
T HE Board of Directors will, on Tuesday next, elect
one Officer, (a Treasurer and Clerk,) to reside at Ma
con—Salary Sl.000 per annum—Bond and two securities,
in the sum of $10,000. Applications, with names of securi
ties, will be addressed to the undersigned. They will be
received up to the hour of 11, A. M. of the dav of election.
•Nov 14 7 It GEO. J. BULLOCH, Cash'r.
000.
Georgia Literature Lottery,
To be decided by the Drawing of the Grand Consolidated
Lottery of Delaware, Class No. 40, to be drawn at W il-
mington, Delaware# Thursday# November 1G. 1843.
72 Number Lottery—12 Drawn Ballots.
WHOLE TICKETS 84. Shares in proportion.
,000.
Georgia Literature Lottery,
CLASS 41,
To be Drawn in Augusts, Friday. November 14th, lr 43.
72 Number Lottery—12 Drawn Ballots.
WHOLE TICKETS $2. Shaies in proportion.
We learn from the “Little Georgian,” that Dol
phin Floyd, Esq. has been nominated by the Dem
ocrats of Monroe Co. as their candidate for Sheriff.
Wilder and Thomas, Deputies,
I'roill our Coi'rc.*;>omin;3.
Milledbeville, Nov. 8, 1843.
On reaching the House, this morning, the first
object that attracted my attention, was the appear
ance on tlie floor, of a handsome, middle-aged gen
tleman, with spectacles, who seemed to be address
ing himself with much earnestness to Mr. Speaker
Jenkins. On approaching nearer, I learned that
my friend of the spectacles, wa3 lamenting, in most
dolorous accents, the inability of the Whigs to ac
commodate with seats in the House; the crowd
wliich assembled to witness the inauguration of the
“ Lion of Whiggery." By way of removing the
difficulty, the orator at length proposed, that the
Speaker, Members, spectators, and all, should ad
journ to some spot in the open air. As a precedent
for this extraordinary course; he citfed the example
of “ Old General Harrison.” The motion, how
ever, was overruled, for the reason, that both bran
ches of the Legislature had. pa#sed a Resolution,
declaring that the inauguration should take place
in the Hall of the House. The mover of the prop
osition shrugged his shoulders in despair, and took
his seat. Just think of it! The intelligence, worth
and beauty of the country assembled on the cam
pus, in tlie open air, to hear George W. Crawford
deliver tbe harangue manufactured for the occasion!
It was, indeed, a bright and ntost delicate idea.
Tlie Speaker, at this jtinctute of affairs, rose, and
very politely to!d his Whig friends in the gallery
and lobby, that there were many ladies who wish
ed an opportunity of witnessing the inauguration,
and that he hoped their gallantry would prompt
them at once to retire. But there they stood, and
continued to stand, like so many fixtures, while the
ladies (Heaven bless them!) had to shift for them
selves.
The inauguration of a Federal Whig Governor,
was so rare and unexpected a spectacle in Georgia,
that “ Whiggery” was bent on “seeing” it. The
faithful disciples of Federalism, therefore, collect
ed, from the high-lands and the low-lands—“some
with rags—some with tags—and some with pud
ding bags,” to see its Chief inducted into office.
Precisely at 12 o’clock, the Governor elect, accom
panied by his predecessor, entered the Hall, and
seated themselves by the side of the Speaker and
President of the Senate. In a few moments, he
rose and commenced his inaugural speech; which
was delivered in a very decent manner. He intro
duced no new topic, as was expected; but simply
marked our the line of policy which he expected his
friends to pursue in the Legislature. When the
Governor concluded his speech and took the oath,
there was some cheering and some muskets fired
off id the neighborhood. And thus went off the in
auguration of the new Governor. But more here
after. SPECTATOR.
Georgia I.cgislntnrc.
MILLEDGEVILLE, November 7.
Bodi branches of the General Assembly convened yester
day—tbe firat session under the amended Constitution. In
the House the attendance was very general—in the Senate,
every member in his seat.
The Senate was organized (Mr. Tankersley of Columbia,
in the chair) by the election of the Hon. Charles Dough
erty, of the county of Clark, as President, and B F. Hak-
DKMAN, Esq. of Oglethorpe, a3 Secretary.
Mr. John Beasley, of Clark, was elected in Senate, Mes
senger, and Mr. Van A. Brewster,of Fayette, Door-Keeper.
In the House of Representatives. Mr. Toombs, of Wilkes,
was called to the chair, and the House orgnoized by the
election of Charles J Jenkins. Esq. of Richmond, as
Speiker, and Augustus C. Ferrell, Esq. ot Troup, as
Clerk.
Mr. WM. W. Selman, of Coweta, was elected Messen
ger to the House, and Mr. Robert Hyde, of Walker, Door
Keeper.—Recorder.
Liverpool Cotton Market, Oct. 6.—Tlie sales since
Friday amount to 54,000 bags, of which 22,000 are taken on
speculation. To-day*s safes are 7,000 bags. Prices advanced
Id. per lb. The arrivals are six vessels from the United
States, two from Brazil, and one from Egypt.
Flag Stone for Pavements —Any quantity of tha ve
ry best offing stones may be had at, or, near Wetumpka.
Wc have never seen belter specimens than those now being
hauled for paving the side walkB of our city, which speci
mens are procured in the corporate limits of Wetumpka.
Wetumpka Argus.
Health, Ac.
MOBILE, Nov. 7.
Evety tiling now seems to indicate the departure of di
sease from our city. There has been but seven or eight in
terments within die last three days—the weather has a ten-
dancy to chilliness and rain, and doctors seem to be at lei
sure—our apothecaries are not doing much—confidence is
restored,and we anticipate very little more sickness during
fne season. People are flocking to our city from all direc
tions—and every five minutes walk brings us in contact with
some friend who has long been absent, But is now returned.
The steamboat arrivals from up the rivers are frequent—
vesselsare arriving from Atlantic cities hourly—and altoge
ther, at thia present time, we have a very good prospect be
fore ua for a tolerably early and extensive business.—He
rald*
Statistics,
recommended to the particular attention of the
PEOPLE OF NEW ENGLAND.
The Gve New England States have invested in manufac
turing establishments eiglity-six millions eight hundred and
seventy-four thousand two hundred and twenty-nine dollars
—£30,374,223.
Of this they have invested in Cotton manufactures thirty
four millions nine hundred and thirty-one thousand three
hundred and ninety-nine dollars—334.931,399.
They have employed in these cotton manufactories forty-
six thousand eight hundred and thirty- four of their People.
—46,834.
Now all the raw cotton which they manufacture, is produ
ced in the Southern States and by slave labor. White labor
cannot be extensively employed in that culture, and in the
region of country most favorable to it. Even if white labor
could be so employed, it would require a great many years
to obtain as much ofit as the slaves now perform.
Suppose, then, that slaves should be set free, or rendered
of no value by the efforts of abolitionists, what will become
of all these millions of capital, nnd how shall all these thou
sands of New England People be employed 7—Madisoni
an.
MARRIED,
In Savannah, on the 6th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Preston,
Mr. JOHN W. BABCOCK of this city, to AUss HAR
RIET A. HOOKER, of Savannah.
DIEDj
At Lanier, Maconcounty,on the 21st October last, after
a lone, severe, and varied affliction, Mrs. ETHALINA
URSULA MILLER, aged 16, daughter of Robert and Re
becca Brown.
In Culloden, on the 23d October. HENRY JEFFER
SON, infantson of William W. and Caroline M. Chapman,
aged one vear six months and eleven days.
In this city, on the 7th inst., CATHARINE ARNETT,
daughter ofJames and Catharine Williams, aged nine years
and twenty days.
CAPS! CAPS!!
A SPLENDID assortment of Gentlemen's, Youth’s
-(A and Children's CAPS, of every description, just receiv
ed at the New Hat and Cap Store of
Nov 14 7 GEO. I. SHEPARD.
At Private Sdlol
BY S. T. ROWLAND,
SPLENDID PIANO, (ofNnnnsA; Clark's make.)
Nov 14 7
LAND.
A LOT OF LAND, situated in Houston county, ad
joining the Plantation of Gen. Ruiherford, for .sale by
Macon. Nov 14, 1843. • E. R. WEED.
10
MY S. X. ROWLAND.
Private Sale.
HHDS Sugars, 150 bags Rio Coffee,
10 hhds Baron
50 boxes Sperm Candles,
40 do Tallow do
60 do Cheese,
23 kegs Butter Crackers.
20 casks Cognac Brandy,
10 bis Rye Gin,'
15 do Domestic Brandy,
7 do White Wine Vinegar, 21 Crates Crockery,
100 ps. Kentucky Bagging, 50 coils Hemp Rope,
200 boxes Table Salt, 2,000 lbs Loaf Sugar.
10 chests Y. H. Tea, 10,000 Principe Secars,
Nov 14 7
7 tierces new Rice,
8 do Molasses,
20 bis Irish Potatoes, .
25 boxes Soda Biscuit,
50 kegs Nvils and Brads,
3 pipes Holland Gin,
8 blsN. E. Rum,
10 do Madeira Wine,
Sfe»
St-
NEW
BOOTS & SHOES,
JUST RECEIVED ON SECOND STREET.
T HE subscribers would inform their friends, and the
public generally, that they have received, during the
past week, a general assortment of Gentlemen's BOOTS.
of all kinds ; together with a large assortment Of Ladies'
and Misses' Gaiters and half Gaiters and Slippers, thick
and thin soles; to which they would call the attention of
those wishing to purchase. ALSO,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
NEGRO SHOES,
of excellent quality; which they will sell as cheap as the
same kinds can be bought in the city, for cash.
Macon,Nov 12, 1843. 7 WHITING & MIX.
Trace €iiaiii$, Amvils, KcIIoivs
and Vices.
A k pr. Trace Chains, 30 Anvils,
rzUU 60 Vices, . 20 pr. Blacksmith’s Bellows.
150 Hand and Sledge Hammers,
40 double hand Screw Plates,assorted, j tol inch.
40 Fifth Chains, 2,000 lbs. Hook Hinges.
100 sets Wagon Boxes, 300 lbs. Bagging Twine,
100 Tea Kettles, 100 Sauce Pans,
1,800 lbs, Bar Lead, 20 dozen Knob Locks,
1 Iron Chest. ALSO,
A complete assortment of
Pen and Pocket Ksiives,
AND
TABLE KNiVEiS & FORKS,
J ust received and for sale by
Macon, Nov 14,1843. 7 E. B. WEED.
THOMAS TAYLOK,
ON COTTON AVENUE AND SECOND STREET
IJT
STAPLE GOODS,
CHOICE GROCERIES,
&c. Arc. Arc.
OFFERS FOR SALE, AT VERY LOW PRICES,
Of \j k BAGS old Java, Rio, Cuba, and Laguira Coffee,
OUu 25 hhds St. Croix and Porto Rico Sugars.
5,000 lbs. Standard Crushed and Double LoafSugar,
20 hhds Cuba Molasses,
30 boxes Cast-Steel, Fancy, and Variegated Soaps,
40 do Sperm and Hull’s Patent Candles,
30 do Colgate’s and Hull’s Steam Soap, No. I,
800 Sacks Salt, large size,
20 boxes Tobacco,
25 dozen Long-handle Shovels and Spades,
100 kegs Cut Nails and Brads, 1,000 lbs. Bar Lead,
600 lbs. Smoothing Irons, 200,000 Cut Tacks,
50,000 lbs. Swedes Iron, assorted, 1J to 10 in. wide,
3,000 lbs. German Blistered and Cast Steel,
100 bags Patent Shot, 10 doz. Wilson’s Coffee Mills,
20 doz. Halter Chains, 100 doz. superior Blacking,
20 do Shoe Brushes, 10 do Curry-Combs,
15 do Patent Razor Straps,
10,000 lbs. Hollow Ware, (assorted sizes,)
50 reams super Blue & White Ruled Letter & Cap Paper,
60 do Wrapping Paper,
500 boxes Table Salt,
600 ps. superior Gunny and heavy Dundee Bagging,
1,000 lbs three-ply Bagging Twine,
10 boxes Cotton and Wool Cards.
40 dozen Pails, Mats, Brooms, and Selves,
60 do Pen, Pocket, and Fancy Knives,
75 do Knives and Forks,
100 do Quilled Top, Side, and Dressing Combs,
12,000 SEGARS.
20 boxes Imperial, Hyson. Pouchongand Souchong Teas;
Spices, of all kinds; London Mustard; Indigo; Madder;
Copperas; Sal Aeratus; Salt Petre; Epsom Salts; Starch;
Scotch and Macaboy Snuff—together with an assortment of
DOMESTIC DRY-GOODS,
HATS, CAPS, SADDLERY,
Boots and Shoes.
Macon, Nov 14, 1843. 7
Administrator’-. Sale. •
W ILL be sold, on the first Tuesday in FEBRUARY
next, before the Court-House door in Knoxville,
Crawford county, within the legal hours of sale, all the Land
and Negroes belonging to the Estate of Joshua Meadows,
deceased, late of said county. Sold agreeably to an order
of the Court of Ordinary of said county—for the benefit of
the beir« and creditors of said deceased. Terms on tbe day.
Nov 14 7 JASON WEST, Adtnr.
Administrator’* Postponed Sale.
P URSUANT to an order of the Inferior Court of Hous
ton county, when sitting for ordinary purposes, will be
sold, on the first Tuesday in FEBRUARY, before the
Court-House door in Lanier, Macon county, within the le
gal hours of sale, 50 acres of Land, lying in the North-East
corner of Lot of Land No. 6. in the 15th District of origin
ally Houston, now Macon county, belonging to tlie Estate of
Joshua Taylor, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and
creditors. Terms on the day of sale.
July 5 7 GEORGE W. RAY, Admr.
To Debtors nnd Creditors.
A LL persons indebted to tbe Estate of Sarah Tanner.
deceased, late of Crawford county, Die requested to
make immediate payment; and those having demands a-
gainst said Estate, will render them in. in terms of the law.
Nov 14 7 FRANCIS H. MURDOCK, Admr.
tYOUR months after date, application will be made to
i 1 the Honorable Inferior Court of Pulaski county,‘when
sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the Negroes
belonging to the Estate of Hugh Carr, deceased—for the
benefit of the heirs. JOSEPH N. CARR, Admr.
Nov 14 7
G EORGIA. Houston County.—Whereas. Sylvanus
Bryan applies to me for letters of Administration on
the Estate of Thos. Woodard, deceased, late of said county:
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular,
the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and ap
pear at my office, within the time prescribed bylaw, to shew
cause, if any they have, why said lepers should not be
granted. Given undermy lianJ, ot office, this 6th Nov 1843.
7 BRYANT BATTON, c c o
$4,000!!!
GEORGIA LITERATURE
CI,ASS 42,
To be drawn at Augusta,!Friday, Nov. 17tU IS43.
75 No. Lottery—13 drawn ballots. %
- Whole Tickets Si. Halves 50 cts . Quarters 23.
Address GEORGE ROBINSON. Agent
Nov 14 ' For Man igers.
SBAW1NG,
CLASS 39.
71, 30, 8, 5, 74, 24, i7, 4G, G7, 44, 3G, 10,27.
CLASS 40.
57, Go, GO, 39, 58, Gl, 15, GG, 7, 55, 21.
Holders of Prizes will please call and receive the Cash,
or renew in the other Schemes.
Nov 14 7 GEO. ROBINSON, Agent.
Agency of the Bank of Augusta;
mills Institution has taken nn Office over the Store of
A Messrs. C. Day & Co., and are prepared to purchase
Bills on Now York, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia.
Charleston, and Savannah, and to Advance on Cotton id
Store, or shipped to Charleston and Savannah.
Macon, Oct 31, 1843 5 4i* F. M. CABOT, Agt.
AGENCY OF THE MECHANICS BANK OF AUGUSTA.
T HIS Office, established in tbe Banking House occu
pied by the Commercial Bank in this city, is prepared
to purchase time and short sight Exchange at customary
rates, and to receive deposites and collections.
Sight Checks On New York at l per cent, premium.
H. C. MUNIIOE, Agent.
Oct. 24 4
H. & J. 'COWLES,
n AVE now on hand, at the Store fomTorry occupied hy
Messrs. J. B. Itoss Sc Co., a geneial assortment of
Planters' Supplies, consisting of
GROCERIES,
STAPLE DRY-GOODS,
HARDWARE, SHOES, &c. Ac.
Macon, Oct 25, 1843 6
MILLINERY AND FANCY
GOODS,
AND
&I&ES8 am-MML&YG.
[ins. w. ir. nonnvs
fj. would respectfully announce
to l ^ ,e Ladies of Macon and country
* generall}*, that she is now opening.
on Cotton Avenue, opposite Messrs.
Scott & Carliart, and next door to
tlie Messrs. Orrs, an ENTIRE NEW
Stock of the most Fashionable and
Latest Style of GOODS, adapted to
the above Business; all of which has been selected by one
of the best judges in New York City., Great inducements
will be held out to purchasers foi CASH ; in consideration
of which, she solicits a share of public patronage.
N. B.—Orders from Town or Country, thankfully receiv
ed and promptly attended to. Her motto will ever be—.
“Promptness without delay, and punctuality with despatch/'
Macon, Nov 7, 1843 G
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
GEO. sli IlI.IUlEIlIsh',
R ESPECTFULLY informs his old customers and the.
public generally, that he is now receiving from die
celebrated Hat Manufactory of JOHN Ht.n't 5c Co., a very
extensive assortment of
HATS AND CAPS,
embracing every style and quality. Among his assortment
may be found ,
10 doz. fashionable Beaver Hats,
20
doz.
do
Cassimere Ilats,
10
doz.
do
Kussia Hats,
20
doz.
do
Moleskin Hats,
doz. Angola Silk Hats.
ALSO,
ONE HUNDRED DOZEN*
EORGIA, Houston County.— Whereas, John Killen, t
vJT Administrator oo the Estate of Joseph Cutts. deceas
ed, late of said county, applies for letters of Dismission
from sa'd Estate;
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and shigu-1
lar, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and j
appear at my office, within the lime prescribed by law, to
shew cause, (if any they have.) whv said letters should not
bo granted. Given under my hantf, this 6th Nov. ?843.
7 BRY ANT HATI’II.Y, c c o_
G EORGIA, Crawford County.—Whereas. Hilliard i
Crutchfield. Executor on the Estate of Robert M. |
Wright, deceased, late of sail county, applies to me for let-1
ters of Dismission from said Estate:
These are therefore to cite ana admonish all and singu
lar, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and
appear at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to \
show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not
be granted.
Given under mv hand at office, tills Ctli Nov. 13-13.
7 ' K. W. DENNIS, tc o 1
Beaver, «Y#ftria and Russia
HATS,
warranted more durable than nny Hats ever sold
in Macon. Also,
50 doz. Youth’s and Children’s Hats,
20 doz. do. do. Caps.
ALSO,
20 doz. black and drab Sporting Hats,
Together with a general assortment of
FUR CAPS,
CON SIS TING /.V PART OF
3 doz. PBEMIUM OTTER CAPS,
5 doz. Sea Otter Caps,
5 doz. Super Nutria Caps,
20 doz. do. Muskrat Caps,
50 doz. Men's and Boys' Seal Caps.
50 doz. do. do. Sealette Caps.
ALSO,
200 doz. JIcn’s anti Hoys’ Klack ami
Drab
WOOL HATS.
All of which will be sold for Cash, at prices which can
not fad to give satisfaction.
Purchasers are invited to call and examine at the old
stand, sign of the “RIG HAT," Mulberry Street.
Beaver, Otler, Jlink, * Coon Skins,
It’.J.l'T/JB, for which the cash will be paid.
Macon, Oct 17, lfc 13. 3
Iliickivlicnt.
Q.R. Bis. and Kegs New Buckwheat,
OvJ 50 Bbls Superfine Family Flour, this day received
from New York, and for sale by
Macon, Nov 7 G TITOMAi? TAILOR.
Canal Flout*.
BLS. choice Brands, for sale by
OU Nov 7 6 H. C. FREEMAN.
Irish Potatoes and Onioib,
QJk BLS. Irish Potatoes,
OH 10 do Onions, Just received bv
Nov 7 6 _ _ H. C. FREEMAN.
Choice Northern Batter.
KEGS, splendid article, - Just received bv
Nov 7 6 H. C. F li KI: MA N.
LMONDS, BRAZIL NUTS. ENGLISH WAL-
jM-NUTS, SODA, BUTTER.and SUGAR CRACK
ERS, MACKEREL, SHAD, BEANS, An. Ac.
Jnst received and for sale low, bv
Nov 7 6 H. C. FREEMAN
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