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eiOROXa IIHII AMD STATU RIGHT’S ADVOCATE. VOL. I—NO. 18. GEORGIA TIMES Q'tf&'aa aaaiaw’a < &&'ya>®<si : 3a 9 WILL be published once a week, in the Town of Milledge- THREE DOLLARS per annum, if paid in advance, or POUR DOLLARS, at the end of the year. tU f-y Advertisements inserted at the usual rates: those without a specified number of insertions, wil be pub “Uj until ordered out and charged accordingly. Sales of I* i |,y Administrators, Executors, or Guardians, are re aitrd, by law, to be held on the first Tuesday in the month b tween the hours of ten in the forenoon and three in the at the court-house in the county in which the MctertV is situate. Notice of these sales must be given in a gazette sixty days previous to the day of sale. Sales J! negroes must be at public auction, on the first Tuesday of the month, between the usual hours of sale, at the place of •cMic sales in the county where the letters Testamentary, of Aintnistration or Guardianship, may have been granted, first unnf sixty days notice thereof, in one of the public gazettes ?&*s State, and at the door of the eourt-house, Where such gales are to be held. Notice for the sale of Personal Pro perty tne* l •>* 2* ven i® like 013 nu .orty days previous to be day of sale-" Notice to the Debtors and Creditors of an Estate must be published for forty days. Notice that appli cation wilt he made to the Court of Ordinary for leave to sell Land, must be published four months. Notice for leave te sell Negroes, must be published for four months, before any order absolute shall be made thereon by the Court OF msm AND STATE RIGHT’S ADVOCATE, Priuted and published iu the Town of Mil- Icdgeville, Geo. by JI. D. J. SLADE. 4T THE earnest solicitation of many of his personal and political friends, the publisher of this paper was induced to discontinue his Journal in the town of Macon, and remove to this place with a ,i ew to the establishment of the “ Times and State Right’s Advocate,” to be conducted upon the chaste and unadulterated principles of the Republican party. The rapid current, which is drifting the dis mantled ship of State upon the breakers of Consoli dation and Despotism, must be conquered, or its headlong force will overwhelm our lofty and beauti ful Ark, in which is reposited the Holy Covenant of our Union. He believes that our Union is strictly Federal— that it is a defensive Alliance, formed to shield and defend us from foreign invasion,'and to iacilitate ®ur intercourse with other nations. He believes that the covenant of Union between the States should he literally interpreted, and the spirit in which it was formed strictly adhered to, else the usurpation of power not granted, or the fERVEitsioN of the obvious intent of such as arej transferred to the common agent of the States, in, eases minutely described and worded with the utmost precision of language, will change our government front one of freedom, simplicity and equality into the J most tyrannous, complicated and unseemly Dkspo- . tism that ever defaced the Globe. He believes that whenever that Covenant is bro- j ken and mutilated in its vital and essential organs by [the most contumacious, faithless and unprovoked le gislation and when we are wantonly and brutally menaced with military subjection by its enemies and infractors, that it is time to break the fetters of JSla very and to redeem our Liberties. He believes that each State, being “free, sovereign and independent,” having no common umpire, must necessarily decide for herself, when the emergency arrives that may impose upon her the dreadful and fatal necessity of breaking the band of Union be tween the States which compose it. In his effort to sustain the Rights of the States and the principles of Freedom, he must unavoidably con demn not only many of the past measures of the pre sent administration, but oppose every other, based upon the doctrines of the Federal party. No man in the Union has ever before dared to assume the same latitude of powers for the Federal government, (the mighty Dragon ever ready to devour our liber ties) as the present Chief Magistrate of the L nion. He calls upon the true Republican party of the State of Georgia to sustain him in this effort to res tore the genuine principles ofdomocracy among the people of this State,by a liberal and extended patron age. He will expect it at their hands, whilst no ex ertion shall be wanting on his part to render his Pa- Cer as useful and instructive as his means will allow im. TERMS. • tO* The Times and State Right’s Advocate is prin ted every Wednesday at Three Dollars per annum, paya- I’l* in advance, or Four Dollars per annum if not paid before the expiration of the year. The Times is a paper of the largest size, and is printed with new type, and °n the most approved patent press. Kr 1 Any person, who will procure us 10 responsible subscribers and forward their names, enclosing $25 in cash, shall receive the remaining five dollars, or two Papers per annum, or 12£ per cent, for each subscriber ; •be postage to be paid in every instance, by the person sending the subscribers : Advertisements are inserted *• the usual rates. O The‘‘TIMES” office is supplied with every va riety of type, from large to small, plain and fancy, and entirely new and is therefore prepared to execute Frill •mg of every kind in as good style, and on as reasonable f 'ms, as any establishment in the state. THE STAGE OFFICE 0f Peck A Wolford's Line of Stages, stops at TRAVELLER’S !"• (BY JAMES MABRY,) One hundred yards South-East of the Court-house, T nr BLexinoton , *V. C. “E house is large, with many hod rooms, and every atten* tion will be directed to the comfort and satisfaction ol p**»- *ngerg and others, who arc invited to stop at the above cstab j! April 15. ** tf W Tf Troup StH'rifi'ft Sale. IIJ, BE SOLD, on the first Tuesday in June next be tween the usiu;i hours of sale, at the Court house door llj town of L"gran(jf*, Troup couniv, the States interest in Lotyf Lvod, No. 137, in the 6th t i if said county, th« °uth half of said lot. containing 95 acres. DANIEL S. ROBERTSON* Ph IT. May a, i*j3 FRITTED AND PUBLISHED BY MARM.4DUKE J. SLADE, AT THREE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. M’GEHEE’S LOTTERY AND EXCHANGE OFFICE. MILLEDGEVILLE, GEO. FTNITED STATES BANK NOTES for sale Check. R 0,1 AVGUSTA ami SAVANNAH—Drafts paid in Savannah. Apply at M’GEIIEES’ Lottery and Exchange Office. slakvqst 5 ssrashl Ware-House and Commission Merchants, ' MACON, GEORGIA. n I.ANTON &KM I TH, If ore-House and Commission Mer chants, Macon, make liberal advanees on Cctton in store, and on shipments; also oil NOTES and other proper ty deposited in their hands. Their Ware-Houses are more convenient to the business part of town than any other, possessing the advantages of a Wharf, and are more exempt from danger by fire than any other in Macon. lew-TTork and Daricu Line of Packets. BRIGS Premium and Coral, Schrs. D. B. Crane, Eliza and Atlas, to sail regularly from each port on the Ist 10th and 20th of each Month. The above Liue of vessels j lias been established for the convenience of shippers and mer chants in Georgia. It offers many advantages to the mer j chants generally in that portion of Georgia bordering on the ! Rivers Oemulgee and Altamaha. The vessels are ail of the ! first class, and are commanded b.y able and expetienced Cep tains. The freights on Goods either way will he regulated by the Savannah rates. All goods to the subscribers at New York will be forwarded free of Commission. HAWES & MITCHEL, r. R. YOUNGE »k SONS, Agents—Darien, Geo. R. M. DEM ILL, Agent, 774 Front Street N. York. BENJ. STRONG & SON, Agents 106 Front Street N. York. March 10 . io—9w i -■ MILLEDGEVILLE STREET EOTTERW ■ (Authorized by the General Assembly of the Geo) Dome Fortune stands in merry mood Pouring her favors to the crowd— He ready, friend, before they fall— Who knows but you may catch them all! MONEY MONEY I-LOTS OF MONEY !! WHEN we consider that Fortune is daily dif fusing wealth and happiness in all parts, and every corner of this extensive country, through the medium of the LOTTERY SYSTEM; that scarcely a week or a day us without bringing the intelligence, that some one of our friends or fellow-citizens has drawn a prize; and that it only requires an investment of the trivial sum of ten dollars to give us a good chance for a Prize of 20,000; — Surely it is unnecessary to urge upon this liberal and enlight ened people, the policy of stepping in the way to wealth and the favor of tne propitious Dame. THE .YE XT nR.inT.YG WILL TAKE TLACE ON THE SECOND SATURDAY l.\ MAY NEXT Or sooner if the sale of Tickets will authorize it—at which time the following comfortable PRIZES will he FLOAT- ' ING in the Wheel, viz : 1 of 8 10,000 2 of s 600 1 of 8 5,000 2 of 8 500 1 of 81,000 1 of 8 100 2 of $ DOO 2 of 8 300 1 of $ SOO 1 of 8 200 I 2 of 8 700 21 of 8 100 besides a great number of 50’s and 20'*.—thus it will be per. [ ceivcd, that there are now in the wheel more than 8 25,000, j exclusive of the prizes below 8 100. Those, who wish to acquire fortunes for small sums, will i do well to make early investments, before the golden moment passes, and will be gone lorever. SCHEME. 1 Prize of $ 20,000 is $ 20,000 3 Prizes of 10,000 is 30,000 4 do 5,000 is §O,OOO 9 do * 1,000 is 9,000 5 do 900 is 4,500 5 do : 800 is 4,000 5 do 700 is 3.500 5 do 600 is 3,000 5 do 500 is 2,500 5 do 400 is 2,000 5 do 300 is 1,500 5 do 200 is 1,000 35 do 100 is 3,500 50 do 50 is 2,500 650 do 20 is 13,000 5,000 do 12 is 60,000 Less than T7VO tilnnks to a PRIZE. All the Prizes to he floating from the commencement, ex cept the following, deposited as follows, viz : First Day’s Drawing.—2 Prizes of 5,000, 1 of 1,000, 1 of 900, 1 of 800, 1 of 700, 1 of COO, 1 of 500, 1 of 400, 1 of 300, l of 200. j Keoond Day’s Drawing. —l Prize of 10,000, lof 1,000, lof 900, lof 800,1 of 700, 1 of COO, lof 500, lof 400, 1 of I ,700,1 of 200. j Third Day’s Drawing.—l Prize of 10,000, lof 1,000, 1 ! of 900, 1 of 800, 1 of 700, 1 of COO, 1 of 500, 1 of 400, 1 of | 300, 1 of 200. j Fourth Day’s Drawing.—l Prize of 10,000, lof 1,000 j 1 of 900, 1 of 800, 1 of 700, I of 600, 1 of 500, 1 of 400, 1 of i 300, 1 of 200. I Fifth and hast Drawing.—l Prize of 20,000,1 ol 1,000, j I of 900, 1 of 800, 1 of 700, lof COO, 1 of 500, 1 of 400, 1 of j 300, 1 of 200. And on the commencement of the First, Second, Third and Fourth Day’s Drawing, the first drawn number shall he en- I titled to a prize of SI,OOO, and on the conclusion of the last ; Day’s Drawing, the first and last drawn numbers shall becn tilled to a capital Prize of $ 5,000 each, in addition to such I prizes as may be drawn to their numbers. The whole Lottery to be completed in Five Day’*Draw ing only I PRIZES* ONLY TO BE DRAWN. The whole of the Prizes payable in sixty days after each | Day’s Drawing—subject to a deduction of fiifteen per cent. | All prizes not applied for in twelve months from each draw ing to be considered as a donation to the funds of the Mil i Jedgeville Street Lottery. : The drawing to take place under the superintendence of [\VM. W. CARNES, JOSEPjf STOVALL, SAM. BUFFINGTON, JOHN H. WARE, I SAM. ROCKWELL, JAS. S. CALHOUN,& WM. H. TORRANCE, ROBT. M’COMB, IE. E. PARK, Commissioners. Also, a Board of Visitors. PRESENT PRICE OF TICKETS. Wholes 8 lO—Halves $ s—Quarters 8 2 50. For sale in a great variety of numbers at the Commissioners Office, on Wayne Stroet, opposite (he Post-Oflice and State Hank. for Tickets, from any part of the IT.l T . States, /poet paid.) will meet with prompt attention. Audita* to PBYOK WRIGHT, Secret vry to Commissioner!. MiHeJpri!!*, Feb. 1(7,4*33. 5-if “We never despair of ary thing—'Troth buns our slide, we shale bail l.ndkr her auspices.”—Hobace . MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA, MAY 15, 1833. a&WIWfi EJOTEILe Maecm, Georgia. The Proprietor having made large additions to his house ; in Macon, is now prepared toenteitaiu Boarders and Trav-1 ellers, a: all times. During the summer he will be generally at the Indian I Springs, whore his establishment will be kept up as hereto- ; fore. In his absence it will he under the direction of a I young man of good charactor. L. Jl. EBIVT.V. N. B. The Stage Office is kept at his house iu this place. Macgn, June 7 1832. Btf M. D. IIUSOT LA TE of Milledgeville, and his mother, have taken the establishment in Macon,, formerly kept by Charles i \V illiainson, Esq. known as the WASHINGTON HALL. The house lias undergone thorough repair, and with other improvements, a Dining Room, eighty feet in length, has been added to the south wing of the building. The bed chambers have been re-painted,and tbe furniture is entirely new, particularly beds. His servants, the same as were employed in his house at Milledgeville. “ From the central situation of his establishment and his lonexperience in the business, he confidently looks to the public for a liberal share of pattronage. Macon, Oct. 29, 183:2. ° 30 , “ FOR SALE. fIMIE Subscriber, from recent misfortunes, is desirous of -*■ abandoning his business in this place, and oilers for sale the large three story building on Walnut Street, at pre sent occupied by him as a Tavern. The situatfen is eligible, the house as large and roomy as any in the up country, and the internal arrangements every way adapted to comfort and convenience. The extensive patronage bestowed upon this House sii ce its establishment, to the present proprietor, no doubt will be continued to any enterprising and industrious individual who may succeed him. The house will he sold alone, or together with the Furniture, (the latter, however, would be preferred,) upon liberal and accommodating terms. Persons who may he disposed to purchase, would do well to call and view the establishment at an early day, L. A, ERWIN. N. B. All the Stages that come to Macon stop at this es tablishment. Macon, Feb. 7 s—ts AUCTION, BROKERAGE, AND •PHE undersigned has taken the spacious fireproof brick store, in the south end of Ellis Sholwell & Co’s range, for the purpose of transacting Auction, Brokerage and Com mission Business, generally—He will be aided in the manage ment of any business confided to Jiim, by his brother J. T. Tow land, and respectfully solicits a share of the pat ronage of thier respective friends, and the public.... Until tbe store i3 completed his Counting room will he kept over the Commercial Bank. WILLIAM P. ROWLAND. N. B. Cotton will be bought or sold for a moderate commission. Oct. 3, 25 npHE SUBSCRIBER continues to make inks and gud geons for tub-mills at ten dollars a set, and other cas tings for saw or griss mills, at sixty-five cents per pound.— He also repairs guns and pistols at very high prices, and shoes horses at $1 00 if the cash is paid down, or if done in payment of a debt, but if charged, $1,50. He also sells new scooters at 14 cents per pound, or makes them when the iron is found at 37i each. I. T. CUSHING February, 1833. ts OF every description, executed with neatness and despatch at THE TIMES, AND STATE RIGHT'S ADVO BATE Office, by M. D. J. SLADE. •last iHihlifchcd- At the Times & State Right’s Advocate Office, Milledgeville THE PRIZES DRAWN asr ema oaiauFDsaa OF The-Ist and 2d quality, and of the 3d having improvements; WITH THE DRAWER'S NAME AND RESIDENCE. Compiled from the Numerical Books, Aftcrn mreful examination of them l>y tile Commissioners. Price Three Dollar*. The interest which is manifested throughout the State, to be possessed of information relating to the interesting sec tion known as the Cherokee country, and the importance of all information that can be obtained iu regard to its geo graphical position —the quality of its land—its boundaries, water courses, roads, &e. has induced the publishers hereof, at the entreaties of many persons, by industrious application, and at considerable expense, to undertake the publication of this little volume. They are flattered with the hope, that its usefulness will be appreciated by all who are interested in the acquirement of this important portion of our State. The publishers feel assured that they do not over estirntua the information it imparts, and the great convenience apj facility, by which it can he acquired; and, allho’ there may be inaccuracies descriptive character, (from the possi bility that entirety correct returns were not always made by the District Surveyors) yet. as it is the most correct that can be obtained, without a personal knowledge of every lot, it must be considered the best information the nature of the case admits of. Os one fact, the reader is guaranteed, that this Book wears a correct and official stamp —as it was copied with accuracy from tfi,e Numerical Books, now of file in the Executive Department of the State, after those Books were thoroughly examined bv the late Land Lottery Commission ers. The accuracy and fidelity of the quality of each lot, was ascertained, liy especial reference to the field notes of the District Surveyors, and their detached plats. To these desiderata, may he stated, that the No. of each lot, in its j district and section, by whom drawn, in whose captains dis trict, and in what county, are equally, and fntircly authentic. It must be a desirable object to both the drawer, and the purchaser, to have a Book of the kind we herewith submit to the public; as it embodies in a compressed and in a portable form, all the memoranda information which both purchaser and seller could have, without occular knowledge or from 1 information dearly purchased, if procured otherwise. Thoßook will contain a Numerical list of all the lots drawn in the different sections of the Land Lottery, excepting such as are returned third quality ; and if any of the third quality has any improvement on it, such lot also will he embraced. To each lot, will be affixed a letter a, b, or e, which desig nates th r . quality; a for the first, b for the second, and e for the third; and have also attached the Nos. of acres improved —the drawer’s name, the district in which he gave in as fortunate drawer, and the county in which hs resides, and the No. of his lot, and the district and section in which it is loca ted. Whenever a district is not represented particularly, the reader will learn that all the lots in said district, (as in the sth and other districts,) are returned third quality—To each district its boundary is stated, with some brief, but appli cable remarks. The publishers forbear any further exordium of this, their “ little efl'ort”—prefering that its merit and usefulness shall speak more audibly its own praise. Sueh as it is, (and it is hoped, it will Irei pronounced good) is respectiully dedicated to the people of Georgin, by THE PUBLISHERS. Orders, (postage paid,) enclosing Throe Dollars, will be promptly attended to. Address M. D. J. SLADE, Milledgeville. PECKS & WELLFOKD’S: PART OF THE South-Western or Middle Route* 11. States; Mail Coaches. f|7HREF. times a w'eek each way, between Fredericksburg, l V a. and Lexington, N. C.. by the way of Cartersville, Cumberland Court-House, Farmville, Hamden Sidney Col lege, Prince Edward Court-House, Halifax Court-House, \ irginia. Milton, Greensboro,' Jamestown to Lexington, N. Carolina. A reference to any Map of the United States, will shew that Becks Weltsford's route passes over the middle ground botivoeu the wide waters and marshy grounds of the lower country ; anu the ravines, precipices and uneven roads of the mountain route. I lie Coaches are of best Troy make, carry ing nine insidlj and live outside passengers—the Horses and Drivers are not surpassed by those on any other route. TT Passengers going North from any place South of Lex ingt ii, wishing to take this routo, should be careful to enter only for Lexington, N. C. This line runs 70 to 80 miles per day, allowing full time for' rest, refreshment and sleep. Running in connexion with the Steam-Boat Sydney, and Metropolitan line of Stages, which run daily between Frede ricksburg and Washington City. Leave Washington every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, at 10, A. M. J Arrive at Fredericksburg same evenings, by 5, P. M. Leave I rederickshurg same evenings, or next mornings at 4 A. M. (at the option of passengers.) Arrive at Lexington every Monday, Thursday and Saturday, at 7 to 8 P.M. Time from Washington to Lexington, 4 days and 8 hours. Leave Lexington every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, at half past 3, A. M. Arrive at Fredericksburg every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by 2, P. M. and at Washington City same even ings, by 8 to 9, P. M. Passengers can go on same night to Baltimore—there take G o clock Boat next morning for Philadelphia—get there on the evening of sth day from Lexington—from thence by the Mail Stage, get to New York at tio’c!ock on the mornin<r of the Glh day. Time from Lexington to Fredericksburg, 3 1-2 days—293 miles. Tin*® from Lexington to Washington, 4 days, 351 miles— being about 14 hours less than by any other route. Fare between Lexington and Fredericksburg S2O 50 • Ditto Greensboro’ & Fredericksburg 18 00 Cty* For intermediate distances see large Cards. C? All Baggage and Parcels at the risk of the owners thereof. CROSS STAGES. Pecks & \\ ellford’s part of the South-Western line (the middle route,) is crqcsed by Stages at Gardner's >4 Roads, between Richmoud and Orange Court-House via Louisa Court-House, twice a week each way, 75 miles—at George’s | Tavern, between Richmond, Staunton and the Virginia Springs, 6 times a week eacli way, by the way of Charlottes ville and Scottsville—at I.anghorn’s Tavern, between Rich mond and Lynchburg, 120 miles, 6 times a week each way, and from Lynchburg to Knoxville, Tcnn. to the Springs and to the Guyandotte line—at Hallifax Court-House, between that place and Petersburg, twice a week each way—at Milton, N. C, between Warrenton and Danville, Va. 3 limes a week each way—at Greensboro,’ (running in connexion with this line) between Raleigh and Salem, N. C. 116 miles, 3 times a week each way—via Chapel Hill and Hillsborough—and from Salem to Statesville, Wilkesville, New’post, Tennes see, &c. Continuation of Soutli-\\ estern Route, by other Contrac tor, running in connection with PECKS & WELL FORD’S, between Lexington, N- G. and Milledgc villc, Geo. hrom Lexington, by the way of Salisbury, 16 miles ; Con cord 03 m.; Charlotte 20 m.; Yorkville, S. C 30 m.; Un imiville 35 m. ; Laurens C. H. 31 m.; Abbeville 37 m. ; Petersburg, Geo. 21 m.j Washington 22 m. ; Greensboro’ 30 m. ; Eatonton 22 m.; to Milledgeville 20 m.~At this place it is again connected with the Metropolitan Route from .Milledgeville to Netv Orleans, via Macon, Columbus, Mont gomeryl, Blakeley, Mobile, Pascagoula, and thence across the Lakes to New Orleans. Gross Routes South of Lexington. Between Salisbury and Raleigh, 120 miles; Ditto and Che ratv, via \\ adeshoro’Bs miles; Ditto and Lincolnton, 54 miles; Ditto and Statesville, 26 miles—all twice a week each way. Between Charlotte and Camden, 80 miles, twice a week, each Way ; Ditto and Fayetteville, once a week, each way ; | Ditto and Statesville, once a week,-each way. * [ At V orkvillc, between Columbia and Lincolnton, 120 miles once a week each way. I At Laurens C. H., between Columbia and Buncombe C. : H., 145 miles, once a week each way. ' At Abbeville, between Augusta. Geo. and Greenville, S. C. i running in connection with this line to Augusta. At Petersburg, between Augusta and Camesville, miles ' once a week each way. At Washington, between Augusta and Athens, 90 miles, i Fredericksburg, Virginia, March 20. 10 ts •Veffroes t'or Sale , THE subscriber has received, in addition to his former lot, a gang of Thirty-five prime young Negroes, making in all, about Sixty ; among which are field hands, house servants, plough boys, pastry cooks, washers and iron ers, coachmen, seamstresses, mechanics, &c. and two EN GINEEI’S ; which he offers for sale at moderate prices. ROBERT BOYCE. Hamburg, April 13 3t ADMINISTRATORS SALE. AGREEABLE to an order of the honorable Inferior Court of Harris county, while sitting as a Court of Ordinary, will be sold on the first Tuesday in May next at the Court House in Burke county, the following Tracts 2of Land, lot Campbell county. All of the above sold as the property of! Littleberry Marsh, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs o said Littleberry Marsh. Terms of sale made known on the day of sale. JOHN MURPHEY, Adm’r. ELIZABETH M. MARSH, Admr’x Dee. 14,1332. 39—tda—p Georgia, Baldwin County. WHEREAS, James Bivins, Guardian of John Rice's orphans, applies to me for letters of dismission. This is therefore to cite’and admonish all and singular tbe kindred and creditors to be and appear at my office within the | time prescribed by law, to shew cause, if any they, why said , letters should not be granted. This 20th March 1833. B. P. STUBBS, C.,C. O Journal of the Times. (Mr We respectfully remind the subscribers to tbe i JOURNAL OF THE TIMES, that their subscriptions arc post due, and that they would bo very acceptable. •liaron Hook BShulerft. rilll E subscribers having procured a patent Ruling Machine. and supply of all articles necessary for carrying on their business extensively, are able to execute Blank hook work > fur any pattern of Ruling or binding. Alsu, the binding of l’rinted Books, in any *tyle, with neatness and despatch. I ! The patronage of the citizens of Macon and the surrounding country, is respectfully solicited. March 20 JOHN CLARK & CO. I W.n. JEFFrBSOX JO M’S, EDITOR. I'KOPOSALS For publishing in the town of Columbus, Georgia, a weekly newspaper, lobe entitled uemp mjidiwiux? By Win. i'liiiv. IN issuing the Prospectus of anew paper* it is difficult for the Editor to give, in the small space assigned by custom as the proper limit, even a synopsis of his views ,\nd opin ions upon subjects intended to be embraced in his proposed publication. Nor, farther than the bare mention of the general princi ples by which he will be governed, is it, in our opinion #ery ncccssaiy that he should. His publication must undergo the test of pe rusal, and stand or fall upon its merits or de merits. This is the only ground upon which we can with safety base ajudgment. Genius is often frittered away into frivolity. Talents is often encrusted by the corrosion of indo lence. And the brightest name is not always a sure guarantee of the faithful performance of an undertaking. Under this conviction we intend that our words here shall he few, barely giving to the reader an outline of pur design and the leading features which shall characterize our publication. We propose in the first place to devote a considerable portion of this paper to the polite literature of the day, and for this purpose shall make arrangements to receive all the stand ard periodicals of the United States, with several of the best publicatious.of Europe. The utmost care and circumspection will bo used in making our selections; and although the Editor cannot promise to bring to hisatid ! a large share of talents, or an extraordinary j taste, he pledges himself to the exercise of.an ’ unremitting industry and to the saving of no | expense, that may tend to make this depart ment interesting Polities also will engage a portion of the columns of this paper,at least so fur as to give the reader a clear view of what is ostensibly transpiring from week to week in the politi cal world around him. Behind the scenes the Editor does not expect often to get; and as to the “dirty ropes and pullies” of intrigue and management, lie has but little taste for them, and shall meddle as little with them; or if he do, it will be merely to drag from con* cealment the foul work going on, and expose to public gaze and execration a mchinery set in motion nineteen times out of twenty for the advantage of the individual and to tho public. We believe in the orthodoxy of -State Sov ereignty, and that all power which has not been expressly imparted to the General Gov ernment by the Constitution lias been reserv ed to the States or to the people. Wc shall be governed by this principle. Wc belief® further that power is continually tending from the many to the few. To counteract such tendency, and to keep the power in the hands , of the people—to thwart grasping ambition— to foil tyranny—and to secure the continu ance of the Government in the spirit and practice of a pure democracy, shall ever be our honest, however feeble elfort. iVc be lieve that next to making one part of the U nion tributary to another, or an abrogation of the Constitution altogether, either by leter or in practice, the dissolution of the confedera cy would be one of the greatest evils which could befall our beloved country. We shall therefore endeavor to inculcate a hubitual reverence for the Union, und for the laws of the enacted and admin istered in the spirit of the Constitution, and shall lend our assistcnce to frown away everv attempt to alter our present form of Govern ment for “light and transient causes.” The Government was framed in a spirit of com* promise; ar.d a spirit of libciality alone can keep it together. The States have, by the Constitution, transferred a portion of their i sovereignty to the General Government, and j such sovereignty, so transferred, should be as | strictly guarded, as highly venerated, and as sacredly secured by them to the General Government, as they should be jealous of en croachments upon the sovereignty which they have reserved to themselves. One or more good articles on practical ag riculture will be inserted in each week’s pub cation of the Mercury, by which we hope to afford many valuable hints and suggestions to the observant Planter. The best agricul tural publications will be taken to aid us in this department. The Moral and Religious reader too shall not be disappointed in looking into our pub lication. We shall devote a column or more of each paper to these departments, being especially carefully to derive our selections from the purest sources and avoiding all seC’ tarian’polemics. We shall also devote a portion of our paper to the ladies, under the head of “The Editor’a Evenings.” But wc cannot at this time tell our fair readers (and we hope to have many of them) how we shall fill up this department, further than to say it shall be chaste and live ly like their pretty selves, untainted “By one immorrnl, one corrupted thought One line which, dying, we might wish to blot.’* In addition to these general divisions, the paper will contain a condensed account of the current news of the week, both foreign and domestic; the prices current; tho arrivals and departures of steamboats at and from Co lumbus, with the names of the consignees; well written communications; marriages, deaths, &c. together with sucli advertisements as his friends may be pleased to favor the Ed tor with and such remarks as he may from week to week think proper to insort under the Editorial head. 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