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Saturday Evening, March 10,1860.
The Weekly Telegraph.
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mind?
Speech of President Buchanan at
XU I. U.VIMNC OF Tilt: STATUE OF WASH
INGTON.
The President made the following address at
die ceremonies in Washington City on the 22d:
Fellow Citizens—I accept the auspicious
oinvitunw presented to us in this calm sunset
almost without a cloud. The early part of the
day was boisterous. Many accidents also oc
curred to delay the progress and the completion
of these ceremcuics. Hut these occurrences
nave terminated as, thank God, always has been
the case in tlio history .of our country. It
storms and tempests beset us in the morning,
the end of the day is still clear, bright and ani
mating. Such, 1 trust, will ever be the issue ol
the gloom and darkness that for a season ap
pear to cnvclopo us. {Applause.] The honor
able and important duty has been assigned me
of dedicating this statue ol Washington, which
is a noble production of native American genius.
This Welcome and grateful task I now proceed
to iK-rfon)). Standing litre on this beautiful
and commanding position, surrounded by the
Senators and Representatives of all tho States
of the Confederacy, and by a vast assemblage
of our fellow citizen*, civil and military, and in
full view of tho noble Potomac, which Wash
ington loved so well, and of tho shores of the
ancient Commonwealth w hich gave him birth,
-1 now solemnly dedicate this staluo to the im
mortal memory of the Father of his country.
[Applause.] I perform this act of pious devo
tion. not in the name of the people of the North,
or the South, the East, or the West; not in the
name of those who dwell on the waters of.the
Atiautic or of the Pacific, but in the name ol
the whole American people of the. United
States, one and indivisible now and forever.—
I Loud applause, and cries of “Hurrah for Old
Ruck.’'] May the G hi of our lathers preserve
the constitution and the Union for ages yet to
come May they stand like the everlasting
hills, against which the tempests from every
quarter of the heavens shall beat in vain. * In a
word, may they endure so long as the name ol
Washington shall be honored and cherished
among the children of men. [Renewed apd
prolonged applause.] May Washington City,
which lie founded, continue tliroughout many
generations to be the scat of government of u
great, powerful and united confederacy. Should
it over become a ruin by a dissolution of the
Union, it will not, like the ruins of Balbcck and
Palmyra, be merely the monument of the vani
ty of human greatness; but it will teach the
lesson to all the dwellers upon earth that oui
grand political experiment has failed and that
man is incapable of self-government May such
a direful disaster to the bunion race bo averted,
and, in the language of Solomon, at thedcdica
tiou of the Jewish temple, “May the Lord our
God l>e with us, as lie was with our fathers.—
Let Him not leave us, ( or forsake us.’’ [Ap
plause.] May this be the prayer of all present,
and may each one return to his home in heart
more ardently patriotic and more determined to
do his wliolu duty to God and his country than
when wo u**e ulned here to-day.
The distinguished speaker took his seat amid
general and most enthusiastic applause.
Heavt Confidence Game.—A Heavy Fall
upon the Spiritualists.—It turns out that Dr.
Redmond, who has lately been creating such a
stir among the. more credulous ol qur spiritual
istic population, is ho more than ai^azrapt knave
and cheat—one of the most artful and success
ful that ever visited or fleeced this community.
For some time past, Dr. Redmond has occu
pied furnished apartments in a house on Dau-
. pliin street,- where he has daily given sittings
to the credulous, at the small price of live dol
lars for each sitting of half an hour. He has
produced the tappings, and othqr phenomena
of spiritualism, to credulous ladies and gentle
men of all grades of society; and, by an art,
whiebis not yet explained,succeeded in imposing
upon oil the belief that through him they were
receiving messages from loved ones gone to the
unknown world. He drove his business day
and night; for in addition to his office business
in the day time, he has at night visited families
at their residences, and collected from each, at
the rate of twenty-five dollars for each hour's
sitting. m - *
These facts are too well known, to large num
bers of those who have believed—blindly, or
half blindly—in tho spiritu ilistic faith. Thai
the phenomena and message which Dr. Red
mond produced and Successfully attribute l to
the agency of disembodied spirits, were men
tricki of natural art, susceptible arty’One
upon explanation, appears to harp been demon
strated, within the last Itvjdays, by the arrival
from the North of-a.Dr.' Bly, who, upon arriv
ing called -upon the Chief of Police to denounce
Rcdinohd as b swindler; and took an office on
Dauphrn street, opposite to that of Redmond,
in order to be on band to explain to the victims
of the latter how nicely they had been duped
and swindled by hhn. l>r. Redmond’s very-
sudden disappearance from the city on Satur
day was another circumstance which placed
him-in a very lmd light with his-credulous
friends and patrons. He was so crowded with
business that he had on his books engage
ments for sittings days ahead, which sittings
vrpuld hare netted him many .imn.dcri^Vjfid'd-
-*cfft>y*poople," awaiting sittings and messages
from departed spirits, with all the faith of peo
ple waiting at the Post Office for letters. ■* *
It seems that a well known citis’ew of this
city, an old spiritualist, detected Redmond in
hietricks. before Uly arrived with hia exposures,
- and Compelled him to - refund -$100 which he
had paid to him under the influence of his cu
riosity. Redmond escaped Irom the city just
as the special police were preparing to honor
him with o visit
If Redmond's pretended spiritualistic power
astonished his dupes. Dr. Ely’s explanations ol
the rascal’s tri As, have been still more aston
ishing to the dupes, who have since called upon
him for a solution of die mystery—a mystery-
arising from nicclianical means so simple, that
the simplicity is the sourco of astonishment
Dr. Rly charges for his explanations; pro
poses to deliver lectures upon tho humbugger-
les which have become attached to spiritualism;
and offers to instruct any- body how to become
a medium, fully as astonishing as Dr. Redmond.
—yew Orleans Picayune, Feb. Sdik.
Mr. John Ford died in this county on the
28th of February last, in the 105th year of bis
age. He was a North Carolinian by birth.and
had been a citizen of Georgia about 45 years,
and for several years had lived in the pine re
gions beyond the Tobesaufkce Creek. During
liis long life, he served his country both in the
Revolutionary war and the war of 1812. In
the Revolutionary war he served in CoL Ho
gan’s regiment andCspt Quinn’s company, and
was in several battles. He was an illiterate
man, but conversed with intelligence and vi
vacity, and loved well to “tell his battles over
again.” He was physically a very large, well
formed man—erect and athletic—measured six
feet three and a half inches in his stockings—
was moral and well behaved, but fond of his
glass, though seldom intoxicated. At the time
of his death he was living with his filth wife,
and in great poverty. He left one son—an only
child, now living in Mississippi, at the age of
... •
Killed.—A negro man, train hand on the
Central Railroad, and the property of Dr. Wil
liamson,. was killed yesterday. Ho was at
tempting to cross over on the top from one car
to another, when tho tram was in motion, and
missing his foot-hold, fell between and was run
over, and instantly killed.
We sec it stated that Palatka, Florida,
near which is located the plantation and resi
dence of Dr. Keitt, recently murdered by bis
negroes, was marked down upon John Brown's
map with a red cross, indicating that it embra
ced the elements of insurrection.
The Squires Concert Troupe.
This popular company will open next Friday
night, at Concert Ilall. Wc arc requested to
say that reserved scats can only be obtained at
Virgin’s Store. Remember this. The follow
ing notice we choose from among a shower of
“ golden opinions ":
We have rarely hadsoaccomplishcdan artist
to sing to us as Mr. Squires, of whose perform
ances os a balladist, or as a first class operatic
tenor, it would be difficult to say which are the
most perfect in their several ways.
Little Mary McVicker is truly a wonder. She
not only tings with exquisite skill and ability,
always in the most accurate t jne and time, but
she is bewitchingly graceful, and fascinating in
her . acting. Wo can assure our niusicdoving
readers that they miss a great treat iti neglect
ing these concerts.—New Orleans CrestnL
On Don’t.—Thackeray, according to the ru
mor afloat in London, contemplates a continu-
uation of Macaulay's History of England.
Thackeray’s twaddle will be a dreadful make-
piece to Macaulay’s History.
Trade tu Connecticut
That sterling paper, the Hartford Times of
the 29th ult, comes to us with a lament about
the prospects of trade in old Connecticut Says
the Tipies:—
The ice in the Connecticut River is moving
off, spring promises to smile upon us early, and
wc should be glad to chronicle a revival in trade;
but there is little evidence ofitinour midst
We regret to learn that one of the largest man
ufacturing establishments in the State, located
in this city, owing to the falling off in Southern
trade, and the scarcity of Government orders, is
about to-suspend a large amount of work in
progress, and discharge some hundreds of bands,
who have been kept employed during thc.win-
ter months through the liberality of its propri
etor. Fortunately a large proportion of these
men have been trained in our midst, and be
come like Tubal Cain, skilled in the working of
metals. Wo hope they will find employment
readily, and whether they remain in our goodly
city, or seek their iuture elsewhere, they will
carry with thqra the warm friendship of their
fellow workmen, and the kindest wishes of their
employer, Colonel Colt.
If the people of Connecticut were, all as
straight and rational as tho Times; they would
never have to complain of tho ‘Hailing offofthc
Southern Trade.” 4 .
Another Arctic Expedition,—Dr. Hayes,
of the Kane Expedition, has ten thousand se
cured towards another expedition to ascertain
all about that open Polar Sea. We propose
tho existence of that sea shall bo held and taken
as an admitted tact, until somebody proves the
contrary, or it is needed for purposes of navi
gation. What is the use of throwing away
•my more valuable lives in the Arctic Explora
tion business ? Leave that country to the Es
quimaux.
For the Dally T«l»l|r»i)S.
A Serious Accident.
One of our worthy citizens, Mr. O. II. P.
yinnov, white hunting, on Saturday .evening
L,<i. accidently shot lumsclf. It seems that he
wsi. looking **J> a tree for a squirrel, with his
gun e.-ekeu, \r.i.» his left arm, just above the
wrist, resting upon llie muzzle of the gun, his
right hand ou top of his left arm. Tho gun
went off, the load passing through his left arm,
breaking the largest bone badly, and tcariqg
his thumb noarly from his hand. Tho princi
ple part of the load passing through tfep «wa»
of his hat, two or three shots hitting him in
the fAoc<
The physicians are tiyipg to save his hand
but think ha will lose it.
Clinton, March 5,1860. A Friend.
Monroe Democratic Mcctlujj.
March 7th, 1860.
At a meeting of the Democratic party of Mon
roe County, held this day—on motion Co). Al
len Cochran was called to the chair and R. C.
McGough requested to act as Secretary. The
object of the meeting was explained bv the
President to be to choose delegates to the Dem-
E. FeucIitwaiiKcr,
Is receiving a very large and handsome stock
of goods which he is rapidly selling at whole
sale and retail. His stock of prints is very heavy
and bought xt bargains. We understand from
him that a great deal of uneasiness was felt in
New York earlier in the season at the qpwty
trade and few orders from the South, but latter
ly things revived a Hyde, atopic dry. goods
were remarkably iovv—(ancies scarce and high.
He bought great bargains and will sell the same.
See advertisement
FaimrcL Hounds.—The Ascension. (La.)
Acadian copies tho story related by tho corres
pondent of the Savannah Republican, in Glynn
county, of a pack of hounds running down, a
deer and remaining by it in the marsh until
they all froze to death, and says:
Almost a parallel case to the. one narrated
above occurred in this parish. Two deer hounds,
mother and son, belonging to a gentleman resi
dent on the coast, ran a deer,from tho Missis
sippi to Lake Maurcpasy distance of thirty-
six miles, swimming Kqvand the Amite rivers,
and killed him in 0>jS uiidst of a largo swauip,
on the borders qC said lake. These noble ant-
rd'-reur lbtnib. itiluobrTng'tiurt
A Letter Irom £x~Gov. McDonald
To the Editor of the Macon Telegraph :
Sib—In publishing the Cobb county resolutions
you have done me the honor to attribute them to
my peri. I shall not deay it; but they are, never
theless, the resolutions of the people ot the coun
ty of Cobb, without distinction of party. _ They
» ere unanimously adopted tu a public meeting.—
The object was to suggest a plan to settle, now and
forever, on a just basis and in a manner to repress
all controversy in the future, a question which
mu-t disturb the peace of the country as long as
it is agitated. It their suggestions be adopted
sectional rights will be secured, national peace re
stored arid the union of the States maintained.
It is supposed to be a most propitious time for ac
complishing an object so desirable. But if the
proposition to amend the Federal Constitution
should be rejected, the resolutions contain anoth
er proposition, in respect to which you make no
remark, but which, if adopted, cannot fail to result
in building up a new national Government, on the
model of the present Government, but greatly
strengthenedby the proposed improvements in the
new Constitution. It cannot be doubted that #11
the States would soon become members of the new
confederacy.
1 think that a moment’s reflection must satisfy
you that your conclusion, that if there be pow. r
IO adopt thepropo.-ed amendments of the Consli
tution, that fact of itself will be evidence that the
amendments will be unnecessary, is founded in er
ror. I infer ibis to be yoiir opinion from tbe re
mark, that “whenever three-lourtbs of the Stales
are opposed to turning the Government of the
United States, either in whole or in part, into an
abolition missionary machine, wc will be able to
keep the other fourth in good order.” It coud
not have occurred to you, that if there was a suf
ficient number of States, many of them haring
bare majorities, to adopt the amendments leaving
a fourth opposed to them, the agitation which dis
tracts the country would scarcely be checked,
much less arrested; and that insane, fanatical
minds would be stimulated to more violent, exei
cion. It could not have occurred to you, I will
further remark, upon your argument, that the for
mation of a Constitution by our ancestors was a
wotk of supererngpuion, for if the public opinion
was so unanimous iq fat or of every princ'pic in
corporated in the Constitution, though all the
b’tates adopted it, there could have been no "present
necessityaccording to your hypothesis, for a
Constitution atalL So in rcgaid to all amendments
which have been made tn the Federal Constitu
tion. If there were two-thirds of both Houses
of Congress to propose the amendments; or Leg
islatures of two-thirds of the whole number of
t-tates tn apply for such amendments, and then
three fourths of tho States by their Legislatures
or by Convention to ratify them, where was the
present necessity for any of the adopted amend
ments? But, sir, you will remember that Consti
tutions and amendments of Constitutions, are
works of the people, in which they propose to
take care of their own rights, and guard and se
cure them against the despotism of mere mrjori-
ties; against the spoliation of miserable and mis
chievous caprices, which might occasionally seise
upon and control temporarily the public miud;
against the encroachment of the ambition of men
in power; and, in. a word, in all matters of Gov
ernment, to erect a permanent barrier between
good eense, sound reason, justice mud patriotic
judgment, and tbe spirit of anarchy and iunova-
ilun, whose hasty and indiscreet movements might
bring ruin upon the country and incredible wrongs
upon the people. Their object is not to act upon
mere present necessities, but to effect permanent
good. In the case to which your remarks apply,
the people of the county of Cobb, and tbe writer
of the paper which they have placed belore the
country, are of opinion that that great desidera
tum-national quiet, cannot be atlaided and per
manently establi.-bed, without sueh amendments
of the Federal Constitution as will give efficiency
to the Government in repressing the enormous
evils complained of. They think the amendments
recommenced by them, if adopted, will give full
power to the Government in some matters, which
itdoesnot now possess, to redress privste wrongs
perpetrated under pretence of political right, and
affirm, iu an explicit manner, powers which it has
been authoritatively determined the Government
already possesses, but which, notwithstanding such
determination, is contested by pmixans, who witi
not cease to disturb the country with their here
sies, until the dread of punishment aball quiet their
restless spirits. . . *
. I think you are hasty in the conclusion, that if
three-foui ths of tbe Slates of tbe Confederacy are
disposed to adopt the proposed amendments of
the Constitution, it wilt indicate so sound a state
of bodily Uo-hh in the “patient” (the body politic)
that they will be able to Iuvq the remaining fourth
in good order. We should scaled) .oiniuciid the
wisdom or skill of a physician who could hope to
restore a patient to sound health, one-fourth of
whose members was iu a state of moiti6cation,
and many of the other parts of whose system were
strongly infected w ith the disease, by tKe use of
mere mitigating remedies. If one-lourth of'the
members of one great body politic is in a-state
of political and moral putridity in respect to tbs
question of slavery as it exists in some of »*•
States, and others xhoutd Im* eo ttiously infect ad
as to be able to cast a bare majority vote toilet it
alone, it ism-inifrst that mere palliative remedies
will not do. Something must be done to,eradicate
the disease, and the remedy should; be applied
with ail vigor and at suitable times, so that it
might have iu full effect, and at,periods, interve
ning paroxisms of the diseases when it has remit
ted, or perhaps intermitted would.be most favor
able to efficacious treatment.
If the disease baa made such progress as to
be unmedicable. excision should be retorted to,—
the incurable member should be cut off, and if
there is a praoiipahtp remedy to protect the re
maining parts of the system from so imperilling a
malad-, it ought unquestionably to be administer
-•* The “present necessity" ought not to he look-
BOOK NOTICES.
A package of Books came tons from the publifh-
ers. Messrs. D. Appleton A Co., New York, through
Mr. Boardman, who has just received a supply:
Tbe path which led a Protestant Lawyer to the Catholic
Church. By Peter H. Burnet. T41 pages.
Here is an els borate inquiry intoall the knotty points
of doctrine and pulLy which divide the Protestants
from tbe rest of the Christian world, by »u Ohio
lawyer of some distinction, who started life as a Bap
tist. and first attended a Catholic service in the far
off wilds of Oregon.
Revolutions tn English History, by Robert Vaughan, D.
. D. Vol. L Revolutions of Race. pp. M3.
A reprint of a very recent work, published during
last year This volume takes the reader through All
the ethnical and dynastic changes of England from
the daya of the Homan conquerors to the Tudors.
It is beyond doubt a wotk of much interest and
value.
The Eighteen Christian Centnriea. By Rev. James
White, author of a History of France. From the 2d
Edinburgh edition. 63$ pages.
This book we take to be not precisely a Chnreh
History, but rather a collection of historical notices
nf every important event connected with the pro
gress of tbe Church from the dawn of the Christian
Era. It is evidently a book designed for popular in
formation, and embraces topics to wbtcb the avenues
of information have been hithtrto open only to th.
theologian.
The Origin of Species, by means ofNatnra) Selection, or
the Preservation of favored races In the struggle for
Life.-By Charles Darwin, SLA». 434 pages.
A new and eurions physiological work which is
destined to excite much attention and enquiry. .
Morphy’s Games: A selection of the best games played
by the distinguished Champion tn Europe and Ameri
ca, with analytical and critical notes by J. Lowenthal.
473 pages.
A book that will be eagerly caught at by all lovers
of tbe noble game of Obess.
Dr. Oldham at Grsystooa's and his talk there, pp. 343.
Brief didactic essays on a great variety of sub
jects, iu colloquial form and humorous style.
Essays. Critical and Miscellaneous. By T. Babblngton
Macanley.
A book which needs no introduction. These Es
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writing and pure English. They established tbe
reput lion of tbe great essayist and historian.
Part HI. of Chambers' Enclypedis. A Dictionary of Uni
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We havem ticed this work before. It is to a.
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will when finished form a volume of tlcaoet umival
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Georgia, by William S. Rockwell, Grand Master of
Masons tn Goorgin.
This is a splendid work: on Symbolic Free
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containing the ceretqpnial odes and music. It
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In macon
mala kepj. _ r a
time. neVc'r touched the game. They were ai- ,,uon ’
most'’perished; and with great difficulty were
resuscitated. Tho mother has since died,, but
her son is still alive, and is the brag dog. of As
cension, where tliere are more and. better
hounds than in any other parish.in, the State.
ry A gentleman.from Forsyth kindly hand
ed us the following true statement of the unfor
tunate occurrence in Monroe county.
. As Mr. Bowden, Shcriffof Monroe, was pro
ceeding to,Court at Forsyth, Monday morning
last, he was hailed by J. F. Hanson, and asked
to givo up a paper in his possession. Upon re
fusing to comply with the demand, Hanson stop
ped into his shop, near by,_ and biking up his
rifijs, immediately fired—the ball striking Bow
den in the right shoulder, breaking the collar
bone,.and glancing in nuch a direction as not.to
be fbund by probing. The attending pbysici an
thinks Mr. 'Bowden will recover. The paper in
possession ol Bowden desired by Hanson, was
a retraction of certain charges made by Han
son against Bowden.. . .
d.
ed to alone? The empiric, who carrB not for tbe
life of bis patient, and who, disregarding the mor
al obligation of hia-pro(«s.-ion, hopes to profit by
tbe Irequent recurrence of the disease, might con
fine hia. remedies to present necessities, but tbe
honorable physician »iU not be satisfied with the
temporary cure of his fwtient; but if he have a
remedy wjiich will he-likely to protect him in all
the luluro against tho sickness, he will administer
it
’ We must not allow present appearances to in
spire too strong hopes for the future. You can
not have forgotten tbe notorious Compromise
Measures of 1850, and how many of our most
prominenkstatesmes professed to believe, and did,
no doubt, bslieve they were a final adjustment ot
the slavery question—that tbe principle of non-tn-
pwt a tfriiwuj tut!B Wild thicker to its Jdrtlier~ngs'
Dr. Redmond’s “Seances.”
The reader will see from, an article copie
from the New Orleans picayune of the 28th
ult, that Dr. RcdmotwTs.^"Seances" have been
brought to a suddeq. apd discreditable termi~n
ation. If Dr. 31y. would follow Redinont l’s
track round this way, we might all bo able to
see as wcl[ as to feet YVoll, well, let us lo ck
up tha,t. door? throw-away the key, and s ny
nothing more about it
IIosirstead Bill.—In the Senate, 1st instai it,
the Homestead (Free Soil land bribery) b ill
was made a special order for yesterday.
unite on
seats in the gallery was observed to become
very much excited. She coughed, made signs,
and by other means attempted to. attract the
attention of a member below. Not succeeding,
she leaned far over the balcony, and in an audi
ble whisper exclaimed, ‘'-David I David! I
change your vote, you bopby!" The honora-
changed £5~t A ooS, .tcto.c
A Rich Scene in Congress.—During the pi in
gress of the ballot for Speaker, many ludicro us
scenes transpired. One, in particular, a c< >r-
respondent mentions, which excited a grist
deal of mirth. As one of the Democratic me tu
bers was urging all the Opposition elements to notice of s bill to retrocede the District of'Gol?
McOlcrnand, a lady in one of the front
ard, Esn., the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, that tho Democracy of Monroe
County recognize the call of the Executive Com
mittee for a convention of the Party to select
dele rates to the Charleston Convention, and
believe that Committee were alone competent to
make such call.
The following gentlemen were then selected
as delegates to the Stoto Convention: D. God
dard, R- L. Roddey, A. Lary, R. C. McGough,
j Jlo ’.m, F. T. Polbill, E, Dumas, S. Y7. Bur
ney D. Collier and J. II. Dumas.
On motion, it was ordered that tho proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the Daily
Telegraph- ALLEV . C 0CHRAN, Ch’m’n. j
R. C. McGough, Scc’y.
fist was shaken at hipi from the gallery, amid
the suppressed mirth oX the spectators.
Undoubtedly, the oldest man in the world,
says the New. Orlcaps Cresent, is Captain Vi-
roux, of Belgium. He was bom on the 9tli of
November, 1709, and is consequently 150 years
old. He entered tho army in 1830, at the ad
vanced age of 121 years, and remained in the
service, until recently, when he was put upon
the pension ligt
A steam boiler insurance company exists in
Manchester, England. In one month the
amount of insurance effected was about $180,-
000.
Boar fillaiious wete their hopes and
groundless their faith is writteu on every page of
th. ir country’s history from that flay to this.
There was no compromise there, if we consider
the term compromise as carrying with it-a legal
Or constitutional obligation. No compromise
which Begins and ends in words only wa9 ever
known to embarrass, in the slightest degree, a ^e-
pravea will in executing its mischievous designs.
There must be a power to enforce, like ihat re
commended by the people of the county of Cobb,
before it can accompli-h any good.
I think an'effectuai test may soon be applied bv
which the disposition of those in authority to
adopt the constitutional amendments recommend
ed by the-people of Cobb county, can be ascer
tained CongiCss is in session, and if called upon
by our members, two-thirds of both Houses may
propose them as amendments of the.Constitution-
If they should refuse to propose them, the othnr
alternative recommended by the people of the.
county of Cobb may be resorted- to at once. If
two-tliiids of both Uousea of Congress should pro
pose them as amendments, it will not be necessa
ry, as jou seen to suppose, to call a convention
to propose th. m, bat the propositions for’ amend
ments will become, at once, a part of the Consti-
tutiop, whin ratified by the Legislatures of three-
fourths of the several States, or by Conventions
in three-fourthS of the States, as one or the other
mode of ratification may be proposed by Con
gress.
1 am indneed tosubmit what I have said, from
a deep conviction tliat some such efficient remedy
as that proposed in. the Cobb county proceedings
is demanded, tor the effectual repression of evils
which have already destroyed fraternal relations
netween different sections of tbe .country, and
threaten the dissolution of tbe Union. The press
of the South can, by a strong cffoit contribute
much to the accomplishment of this most desirable
object, and put the country again on its march to
prosperity and greatness.
cuarles j. McDonald.
Democratic Meciin;
COUNTY.
Oglutuukpe, Marctj "6th, I860.
Pursuant to previous notice, a respectable
portion of the democracy of Macon county its
sembled this day at the Court House in Ogle
thorpe, when, on" motion of Win. W. Kill, Esq.
CoL John A. Hunter, was- called to the Chair,
and John M. Greer requested to aefe. as Sccre
taiy. ... . I
The Chairman in a few brief and; pertinent
remarks explained the object of the meeting.
On motion of Dr. E. F. Colze-y, a committee
of five, consisting of Dr. E. F: • Colzey, Col.
Geo. W. Fish. W. W. Hill, R. li. English and
James Hartsflelo, was appointed by tbe Chair,
to report business for thq action of the meeting,
and select delegates to * State Democratic Con
vention to bo held in Jtilledgcville,' on the 14th
insf •
The committee-,after retiring a few moments,
reported, through their chairman, the lollowing
resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed
Resolred,That we do not recognize the right
or authority assumed by those calling and
holding a Democratic Convention in MiUedge-
ville, °n the 8th of December last; but that we
do- recognize the right of the Exceptive Com-
mittee.of the Democratic party of this State, to
call such a Convention. And approving ot
their action in that behalf, wc wilt semi ii vt
delegates to the Convantion, to assemble at SJ il
ledgcvillc, on the 14th insL
Resolved, In the present critical condition of
the country, we deem it unwise and inexpeali
ent to tramel our delegates to the Charleston
Convention, with instructions or requests to
vote for any particular individuals for the offices-
of President and Vice President of the United
States; and that we deem it proper to ask of the
State Convention, to instruct their delegates, to
insist upon the adoption .of a platform before
such nomination is made, embodying the prin
ciples in regard to slavery, the reserved rights
of the several States and the duties of the gen
eral government as set forth in the Cincinnati
platform, and In addition thereto, that it em
body and declare tbe duty of the genera) gov
eminent in all its departments, to protect the
rights of persons and property, including prop
erty in slaves, wherever that government may
have jurisdiction, whether on land or sea. Also,
that the general government shall be required
to carry out in good faith tho guarantee of the
Constitution that said government shall protect
“each and every State against invasion,” wheth
er the invasion bo by a foreign nation, an In
dian tribe, or by a State of the Union. Ami
that they insist also upon a rigid enforcement
of the fugitive slave law.
Resolved, Tliat in respect to tho jurisdiction
of the general government over the subject of
reu*t iy’JiTa u*u* |r °eJ B d!
case of Scott against Sandford, and also in the
views exnressed by the same eminent Jurist
and illustrious Patriot, in the case of the slave
Amy : Namely, tliat said government has pow
er over that subject, only so far as it is neces
sary to enable it to perform the duty imposed
fbr.-the protection of property in Slaves.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting
tho election of a Black Republican, professing
“higher law’.’ and “ irrepressible conflict ” prin
ciples, to the Presidency of tiio United States,
would be a declaration of war against the rights,
peaco and social institutions of fifteen States ot
this Union; justifying resistance upon their part
to the inauguration of such person into said
office, even to the disruption of every tie that
binds the States of the .Confederacy. And we
hereby fully endorse , the sentiments and views
expressed recently in this behalf by our Sena
tors, the Hon. Robert Toombs and Hori. Alfred
Iversbn. * -
Resolved, That the following named .persons
are hereby delegated to represent the County
of Macon in the Convention to bo held in Mil-
ledgeville,' on tlio 14th insL, and in the event
of the inability of either of them to attend said
Convention, that he have power to appoint a
substitute, viz: Samuel Ilall, S. Hill, J. J.
Carson, F. T. Snead and Dr. E. F. Colzey.
On motion, tbe Secretary is requested to furn
ish tho Georgia Telegraph and Columbus Times
each, with a copy of the proceedings of this
meeting, and request them to publish the same.
Ou motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JOHN A. HUNTER, Chairman.
J.vo. M, Greek, Secretary.
For the Daily Telegraph.
Knoxville, Ga., Starch 8th, 1?60.
But:—In a late number of yonr “Daily,” I find
published the proceedings of a meeting held in this
place on the 25th iust, purporting to he “A Meeting
of the Democratic Party of this County." To pre
vent any erroneous impression from being formed
from this statement, I beg leave to state that it was
a meeting of only a portion of the Democratic par* * aecouccouu, ——‘—a —.. j ,
ty, and a very smalt portion at that, about one half fastis by his daughter, Mrs. Mary Gustia Gee, a va-
StBtmnal on-, .u,. l.alf KnntliMrn rnrhts Demo- _i—M v,Inutile exDlanatOtV DOteS by sir bossing,
National and the other half Southern rights Demo
crats. If tbe chairman had given the vote on my
motion to adjourn, it would have appeared that
there were tight tor the adjournment and eight
against it—the Chair giving the casting vote agains'
the adjournment, making sixteen persons, all told.—
But I waive all objection to thesize of the meeting
and come at once to the object of this communica
lion, and that is to state, briefly, the reasons which
induct d mo to oppose to the extent Of aitJidratringfrom
the meeting all of tbe resolutions adopted by the
Democratic convention of Alabama, except the first
nine of the series—to which I hud no objection.—
These Resolutions were carried through the Alaba
ma convention by Mr. Young and other disbelievers
in the soundness of the National Democratic Party,
ou the slavery question. This distinguished dis*
unioni-t had only a short time before that, labored
io divide the Southern Democracy on the question
of re-opening the Foreign African slave trade. His
effort f- r 11 t purpose tnen proved a signal failure,
tor the obvious reason, ti-at so tong as Alabama and
cue other -ou hern States remained in the Union, thV
foreign African Slave Trade cannot be revived. _ It
is important then, for Mr Y. and his Alabama Ail
losers to withdraw Alabama and the adjoining,
slave States from the National democratic party, the
only barrirr to a disaolutiouof the Untoo. Iltnce,
iu my opinion, this tenth Resolution, whichpositive
ly instincts the Delegates from tbe State of Alaba
ina in tbe Charleston Convention, befoie even the
candidates fur President and Vice President are
nominate I, to wiih-iraw therefrom, if the propoai
tions embraced i: the utne proceeding Resolutions
are not adopted by tbe Convention, They are not
permitted to r- main in the Convention and exeri
themselves tnobtsin tbe nomination of a Southern
in in upon whom tbe ■'iiuth oould unite; but if th*-
dat of Mr. Young and his Alabama followers is not
it once obeyed by this delegates from the other
rbirty oue States ,-f the Uuniu. then the.Alabainu
delegates are to secede from the oonventiou, come
home, aud according to the 12th resolution of the
Series, “a cooven' iou of the Democracy of Alabama
is to be called to determine what shall bo done.”
And led by Mr. Yaucey. what would the Democ
rae* of Alabama be called upon to do I Why slm-
,.|y logo one of the Union, as ibis is the only remedy
»*>r Southern grievances recommended by filr. Yan
cey^ano tloMe who ttunk and a'ct with him. lop
pose this loth resolution then, first, because of the
•ovens from wiiicli.it emanates, tbe polioy it incul
cates, via t the Siu,ee“.>trli»n of tho Democratic
p irty, and as a probable consequence, tbe attempt
>ii the part of A absma to dissolve the Union for
existing causes. Hut I oppose this resolution sec-
uudty, bre-use the Georgia Democracy arc under
no obligation to follow the lead of tbe Alabama De
mocracy. llei.ee I refused togo ns a delegate from
this county to the March Convention in Milledge
>ii!e. pledged to supports resolution that I firmly
he ieve is wrong upuu principle, wrong in. purpose
slid policy, and that a tnrjurity of that body will
therefore repudiate, I was told that if I would give
tuck a pledge 1 should be sent as a delegate, but 1 re-
refused to give it and was therefore excluded from
the delegation. Wus not this proscription with a
veiita-u.ee T Hut let that pass, nobody cares for it.
Tbe delegates from this county, by the action of
tjiis meeting, are pledged to support this 10th reso
lution in the Democratic convention at MilledgeviUe
outlie I4tb of ibis month Suppose tbe Conven
tion refuse to adopt tiiu resolutiou—to be cousisteot
they w.ll have to withdraw from tbe Convention.
And what then I why secede from the Democratic
party of the State ! Hut, thirdly. I oppose this res
olution because it is autl Democratio—in this, that
it requires a majority to yield to a minority. Our
government is -a government in which the majority
rule- so in like manner the Democratic party is a
party In which the msjoritjr rule—but this 10th res-
solution reverses this principle and requires that a
mill mil v slmll rule a mujurity, and if the latter do
uut submit, i lie ligament that binds them together is
tu be aev red. ...
nm, ion,*./, s *rr n BC tins resolution because it im
plies distrust in tlie jusliee au,t patriotism of the
L'liarlestoii Convention. Who. in view of ibe noble
efforts made by the National democracy duiidg the
present sessiou of Congress to sustain tbe rights of
the south, can doubt the willingness of that party
to do full aud ample justice to the South lathe Char
leston Convention I
In the late contest for tbe Speakership in the
House, so heavy were tbe blows indicted by the
Democrats (aided on one occasion by all but oue of
tbe American members of Congress from tbe South)
upon Mr. Seward's candidate fur tbe Speakership
(Sherman) that bis BlacK Hepublican friends were
compelled to withdraw him from the field, and such
has been tbe st'uuuiug effect of their blows that there
is nown strong probability that Mr. Seward himself
will be withdrawn from tbe contest for tbe next
Presidency.
Leading Democrats in all the free States assure
os that they will aid tbe South iu repelling tbe as
saults of the Abulitiouists upon our Constitutional
rights. What Southern inau can read without emo
tions of pride, the eloquent and scathing denuncia
tions of tbe Ulack Hepublican party, which for tbe
last two mouths have fallen almost everyday from
tl,e lips of northern Democratic Senators and Rep
resentatives 7 And shall we now insult our north
ern Democratic brethren by declaring, iu advauce,
Ibat we distrust their patriotism and sense of justice I
No, let us send delegates to Charleston, and let
Southern Democrats. Untrammelled by instructions,
aud Northern Democrats, take counsel together as
ibey have heretofore done,—let them act together;
and if, alt. r using (heir best exertions, tbe Southern
delegates tail to obtain from the N.u-u~— i>emocra-
cy a sound platfuim and suuud candidates .upon it
lor President and Vice President, why then pn my
ii,,tutor,), it will be lime enough for the Southern De
mocracy fo take such steps as the honor and rights
,f the South may ilemaud. 1 will only add that 1
think the first nine resolutions above alluded to, cov
t ,iuiug p inciples, which »re entitled our support
out the method propts-etl f»r Cai ry tug out ’.here reso
unions, by tbe tutli resolutiou. will, 1 fear, defeat
i heir adoption, and was doubtless iuteuded by Us
\labtma authors to accomplish that very purpose,
bat they might have some , lausibte ground of cum-
piaiut at Charleston against the Northern Democra
cy. GEO. It. HUNTER.
Personal Traits of Washington.
Lossing's Private Memoirs.
Besides tbe miscellaneous reminiscences of Mr.
Custis, concerning his illustrious relative, th^s vol
ume comprises the correspondence between W asD
ineton and bis adopted son, during the college
course of the latter, a correspondence between
Washington and the father of the author of _ the
■ Recollections” during the Revolution, a memoir of
riely of valuable explanatory notes by Mr Lossjng,
and several papers connected with the main subject
of the woikm an appendix. .
George Washington Parke Custis was the son of
John Parke Custis, whose father was the Grsthus-
band of Martha Dandndge, who subsequently be
came the wife of Washington. Upon the deathlof
John Park Custis. which took place Boon after the
aiege of York town, while ho was aid-de-campto
Geo. Washington, young Cnstis was adopted by the
latter, aud became an inmate of the family at Mount
Vernon. During his long life, which waaprotracted
to the age of 76. he was widely known for his inti
mate relations to the Father of bis Country, and
was never weary in relating in the private circle and
through the public press tho recollections of 44 ash
ington, with which his memory was richly stored.
Many of the details in this volume, accordingly,
have already beensoineTrha* extensively circulated,
ulthoutfh iu their present collective form they pre
sent much of the freshness and interest o. an origin
al narrative. A condensed summsry ot a portion ot
ihe salient personal hab r ts and traits of \\ ashmiitoo,
ns represented by Mr. Custis, caunot toil to prove
attractive to our readers. ‘ ,
Soon after his marriage with Mrs. Curtis, Wash*
igtoa took up his abode at Mount Vernon, where
he presented a conspicuous example of the pursuits,
manners, and tastes of the Virginia planter, of that
diiy. He had already acquire t n high reputation for
military talents, which, no less thau his personal en
dowments, made him a subject of much interest to
the Europeans, who were frequent visitors to Will
iamsburg aud Anunpoiis, then the centers of a poj-
ished aud brillUm society, us well us the capitals of
their respective colonies. On hi** first removal .to
Mount Vernon, both the mansion house and thees-
late were considerable. All the embellishments ot
the house aud grounds were accomplished uuderhis
personal supervisor He was always au early riser.
His toilette wus sood made. A servant prepared
his clothes and laid them in readiness, and also
combed aud tied his hair, which, accordiug to the
fashion ot those days, was lett to grow long and
gathered up in a queue. This dres* was remarkable
tor its neatness aud propriety, oi the beat, though
plaunc>-t materials, and of old fashioned cut. From
the time of his marriage until his death, he wore the
miniature portrait of his wife, suspended by a gold
chain from his neck, and resting on bis bosom. Af
ter sunrise he invariable visited and inspected his
stables. He was very fond of horses, jind his equip
ugMit warn alwaya of a superior order. This visit,
and a short time spent in the library, occupied the
morning till the hour of breakfast. The utmost sim
plicity prevailed at his meal, contrary to the prevail
ing custom at that time in.Virginia, where the break
fast table was spread with roast fowls, ham, venison,
gamej and other substantial luxuries. Washington
never changed his temperate repust of Indian caked,
honey and tea. After breakfast, books and papers
were offered to the guests fpr their amusement;
they were requested to entertaiu themselves; while
the host proceeded to the daily routine of his agri
cultural concerns. He rode upon his f4rms, with
out attendance, opening his gates, pulling down and
putting up his feuces, as he passed, visiting his la
borers at their work, and exercising a rigid scruti
ny into all tbe details of the establishment. At a
quarter before three precisely, the industrious far
mer always returned, changed his dress, aud dined
at three o'clock. He gtu heartily at his meal, with
no decided taste for any particular kmd of food,
with the exception of fishjt of which he was exces
sively fond. He partook sparingly of dessert, drank
a home-mnde beverage, and fout or five glasses of
Madeira wine. After the removal of the cloth, be
drauk to the health of every person present, and
then gave his only toast, “All our friends.”
The afternoon was usually devoted to the library.
At night, he would join bis family and friends at the
tee-table, and ei joy their society till bed time, which
wus usually at tbe early hour of nine. When no
company whs present, be frequently read to his fam
ily extracts from the new public «tions of the day,
* nd on Sunday, sermons and other religious works
He read with distinctness and precision, though his
voice had been somewhat impaired by ad early pul
monary affection. He frequently appeared absent-
minded, when sitting with bis family ;iiis lips would
move; he would raise bis hand, evidently under tbe
influence of thoughts w hich bad no connection with
the quiet scene around him. In Winter, when the
weather prevented him from takiug bis usual ex
ercise, he whs in the habit of walking for an hour
in the eastern portico of his mansion, before re
tiring to rest, making a circuit of several miles.—
ifTife slightest JPn „-L porcep-iblo cnthomuslin
the luckless stable boys were at once subjected to
dan punishment by tbe veteran di-pliuanan. In
Philadelphia, the stables were under tbe care of Ger
man" John whose grooming of the white chargers
«« a Study The night before the horses were to
ho riddln tbev were covered over with a paste made
of whitiDKi toe'’ they were sw.uhed.in body cloths.
l„d to sleep upon clean straw; in the morning
Thu composition had become hard, as well as rubbed
& d n EJMKU" properly adjusted, aud the
Ch Th e e7ubt°d U a^f™hVngton. while first Presi
dent of the Uuitid States, were two in each week.
Ou Tuesday, from 3 to 4 o’clock, a levee ivas held
for foreign Ministers, strangers, aud others, who
coud there be presented to the Cbier Magistrate
without the formality of lettm'of introduction. On
Thursday, tlio President gavehis Congressionalland
Diplomatic uinncra.Rnd on Friday night, Mre.4Vash-
ipgton received company at wliat is called the draw
ing room. The President attended Mrs. 4Vashing-
ton’s eveDing-parties, and paid his compliments to
the circle of indie-, witn the ease and elegance of
manners for which he was remark.ble. . ’ . ,
Notwithstanding hts great occupation in public
affairs, YVa&hingfou continued to pay the strictest
Ktfeotion t** his private concerns, lie was^m the
habit of receiving regular reports from the ngeots
ol bis estates in Virginia, and directed by letter the
management of those extensive estates with con
summate skill and success. He also inspected the
we'klv accounts and disbursements of his household
in Philadelphia. Washington ww a practical econ
omist. While he wished that bis style, oi Jiving
should correspond with his station, he was utterly
averse to all sorts of extravagance and w*$te. His
steward, Samuel Fraunces, whs a man of considera
ble taste and talent in his profession, but at the
same time was ambitious, fond of display, and rock-
less of expenditure. Th ; s produced frequent diffi
culties between the President and the stew »rd,
though the latter was one of the most devotedly at
tached to him of all the household. The expenses
of the presidential mansion were settled weekly,
aud upon the bills being presented for bis impec-
tiou, the steward usually received a sound rating for
his prodig Jiry Without oeing iu the slightest de
gree an epicure. Washington had a decided weak
ness for fi?>li. He carried this so far, that he even
alw ys ate codfish on daturdays, and often received
m present of the uussvory viand prepared in the
New England style, as a compliment from some of
the New-England ladies at the “Kepublican Court.
- It happened that a single chad was caught in the
Delaware, in February, and brought to the Phila
delphia market for sale. Fraunces pounced upon
it With the speed of an osprey, regardless of pnee,
but charmed that he had secured a delicacy that,
above all others, he knew would be agreable to tbe
palate of his chief. When the fish was served,
Washington suspected a departuie from his orders
touching the provision to be made for his table, and
said to Fraunces, who stood at his post at the side
board,‘What fish is th^T’ ‘A shad, a very fine
shad/was the reply;-I kneutyour Excellency was
particularly fond of this kind of fish, and was so far
tunate as to procure this one in market—a solitary
one, and the first of the ■eason.’ 'The price. Sir r
the price?’ continued Washington, in a stern, com
manding tone ; ‘the price. Sir?’ ‘Three—three—
three dollars,-* stammered out th9 conscience strick
en steward. ‘Take it away,’ thundered tbe chitt
•take it away. Sir; it shall neyer be said that my
table sets such an example of luxury and extrava
gance.' Poor Fraurices tremblingly obeyed, and
the first shad ot the season was removed untouched,
to be speedily discussed by the gourmands of the
servants' hall.’’
The chief cook of the establishment was a cele
brated artist in his line,' His name was Hercules,
and he was familiarly called Uncle Harkless. Train
ed in the mysteries of his profession from early
joatb, in tbe palmy days of Virginia, when tbe
smoke of her thousand cnimneys gave token of gen-
erous hospitality, Uncle Harkless was. at this time,
as accomplish! d a master of the culinary art- as
could be found in the Uuited States. He was a dark
brown man, uot much above the middle size, but
possessing an almost fabulous- strength, wmch re
minded one of his namesake of classical antiquity
The chief cook gloried in the cleanliness and nicety
of his kitchen. Tbe slightest speck or spot that
could be found omthe tables or dressers was visited
ou bis underlings with summary retribution. . But
MmT Dyer '
Memphis papers pUaae
native of Louisiana and hSaVtoO
con only six months. In »i«2!
emplified the brignt and andri^t*"***? !
^ ve ‘y. in features and
she had wou the Rood whU? *!' « i
moments, she shewed a perftw *• 1
li!?’ that her hU^L'*
thought ever m her mind waTm S'
to those who had missed her „
by strangers, she received at&t
sympathy which a heart suiceothi ***<
tloua is capable of arousingi,^^* 01
At his residence, four miles
B BaaswxLt,ofTyphoid Toe^'H,
year of his age, afrer an illness offoVi
Macon Cotton jj
WEEKLY REVIEW
- . Fan.at Mobsb, j/
. Arrived by Rail Reads aud waan, e
our laaf circular, Jt»rch2nd,
Aisles; on Saturday 195 bales; on u,«/ l N|
Tuesday 177 bales; ou WedaeRto *iy
Thursday 88 bales. 1 * Sv
Friday the erst day of our week', ~
and contrary to exjiectation, ssle, ;
extremes of 9 tolddf. OnSatDnijj
and flat, with, no enquiry even for good™' 1 '*
effected for 14 bales. The news by it.
feet on the market, it still continued ^^
changed hands on Monday. The ennji-**
was chiefly for fine cotton, and ltti,,;,,’ ®\
better feeling existed on Wednesday e! 0 '
crease in the sales of the preceding ini 1 **!
ing 192bales.- There was a modern*
prices on Thunday and large sales t
fected had-buyere been suited in tbe kind e H
to purchase. In poor cotton there
improvement. Sales of the week 1,16)^*
PARTICULARS op ftAT»|
Friday.—Sales reported 49 bales ufi*.. I
319 at 9. *'*'b
Saturday.—The transactions Jt the dir
the enormous sum of 11 hales, st the i ' *
Iars: 13 at T% and 1 at 10.
Monday.—3 at 6,6X4,9,53 ,$8^ , t j. I
71 at 10X. and 7 at 10*. Told! ft biles kv'1
Tuesday.-18 at 7, 3 at 7*, 8 at 7k j I
at9,18at 10, 34at 10X, and»»tw v t" ' 1
44'ednesday.—21 at 7,1 at 7R,
8X, 3 at 9,19 at 9*. 13 at 9J<, 55 at to, w ^
Number of bales sold, 192. *
Thursday.—The following are the 1
261 bales: 9 at 7, 4 at 734, 7 at1;
18 at 924 at 10,59 at ION. 2 at 103», 1
Macon [Prices Cu
BAGGING—Kentucky none $ vtrd
Indian £ yard!
BALE ROPE—Hand spun $
Machine ttpun..ti ft.
BACON—Sides, Ribbed £ t.S,
Shoulders \i %
Hams V
“ Cknvassed $ ft
Tenu. Clear sides....y ft.....’
Shoulders ft......
Hams ft.
-V®
‘5
V* H
..** It
»v
BUTTER—Goshen....
Western
BLANKETS,
CANDLES—Star.
Adamantine
Sperm
CHEESE—Western-
Northern
COFEEE—Rio
Laumira . I
Java 81t r
Mocha V* 1,
CORDAGE—Manila 41 h.
" Cotton. ^ It
Jute. V h
FEATHERS..
I
He was always a strict and exemplary observer
of the Sabbath, and never tailed to attend Divine
THREE DAYS EATER FROM
EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF TRE NOVA SCOTIAN.
St. Johns, March 9.
The steamship Nova Scotian from Liverpool
■o Portland has arrived at this port with Liver-
nnol dates to the 2'2d February—three days
liter.
Liverpool Colton Markets Feb. 21 si.—The
sales lor the last three days sum up 22,000
bales. Cotton is slow of sale, but prices are
unal'ered.
Liverpool General Matters.—Breadstufis
wei e firm. 'Wheat was advancing.. Provisions
were steady. . - „ ,
tsondon Money Market.—Consols are quoted
at 941.
General Intelligence.—The ship Luna from
on board eighty-eight passengers and ship’s
crew r.uaibering twenty-two men. AU on board
but two were lost.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Latest London & Liverpool News,
TELEGRAPHED TO QUEENSTOWN.
Sales of Cotton in Liverpool for two days 12 r
000 hales. Market dull.
London Monty Market.—Consols 95 J.
General Aetcs.—Movements arc actively pro
gressing, for the Congress of the five great Euro
pean powers.
From China, the intelligence is favorable to
the American claims.
service once a day, when within reach of a place of
worship. . * .
During the interval between 1759 and 1774. the
time which Washington could spare from his boild-
iog and agricultural improvements was. devoted, in
a great measure, to the pleasures of the chase. He
appears to have had no taste forsho*>ting or fishing;
but fox-hunting was a sport in entire accordance
with his athletic habits aud his fondness for eques
trian exercises. His kennel was situated near the
family vault, in which his remains were at first de
posited. It was a rude structure, but afforded com-
lortable quarters for the bounds. The pack was
very numerous aud select. Every morning and
evening, Washington visited and inspected the ken
nels, in tbe sstae manner as he did his stables, lie
took pride in the discipline of his hounds. If in
running one of them lost the scent, another was at
hand immediately to tecover it, and thus when in
full cry, in sporting phrase, you might cover the
p*ok * kiKtifcet. He kept a register of his
horses aud bou da, in which might be found the
names, ages, and marks ot each, and with these com
panions of the chast-, he was as punctual in his at
tentions, as to any other business of his life. At tbe
the commencement of the season. Mount Vernon be
came crowded with guests from the neighborhood,
from Maryland, aud elsewhere. Their -visits were
prolonged not only for days, but fur ifreeks. and th’ y
were ent« rtaiued with the exuberant hospitality of
the Old Dominion. Washington was alwxys superb
ly mounted, aud in tbe genuine costume of the chase.
He wore a blue coat, scarlet waistcoat, buckskin
breeches, top boots, and velvet cap. With bis long
th* nged whip in hand, he took the field at daybreak
Will Lee, his huntsman, and a brave arrayol friends
and neighbors, followed iu the train, but none rode
more gslfantly in the chase, or with more cheery
voice awoke the echoes of the woodland, than the
host of Mount Vernon.
After tbe cb>9e of the Revolution, the hunting es-
t&blbhment, which had gone down during th** war,
was renewed by the arrival of a pack ot French
hounds, sent out by Lafayette. These dogs were ot
great strength, and fierce courage They would have
been able to eucouuter the wolt or hear, or even to
grapple with tbe lion on bid native sands, as well as
to puli down the stag iu the American forest. It
wars necessary to keep them in close confinement, as
from their ferocious disposition, they would not heai
tate to devour a stranger, who might pass their ken
nel after night-tall, should the gates be unclosed.—
The huntsman always presided at tbe»r meals, and
it wat only by the vigorous use of the lash that any
degree of law aud order could be preserved among
these savage animals. If the weather permitted,
there was a bunt three times a week ^Breakfast
Wishing ton/as usual, took* nothing but an Indian
cake and a bowl of milk. Before sunrise, the whole
cavalcade would often have left the houSe, and un
kennelled the fox. Washihgtoir was "oeof tho most
aronmnJUlis-xl xxoy.lia.rM , H« rode With eSSt*. L’legMl)
c«, ami power. He took no account of any vicious
propcu.-.itira of bis b"rae. Tire only quality wbicli
he demanded of a horse, was that he should go n-
lonf., and ridiculed the idea that he could be unseat
ed, provided the animal kept on his legs. Indeed,
with his sinewy irame and iron muscles, be had such
a tenaeious grip with bis knees, that a horse mittht ss
easily throw off bia saddle as such a rider. His fa
vorite animal for the chase was a horse called Blue-
skin, of a dark iron-gray color, approaching to blue.
This was a fine, but fiery steed, and of great endu
rance in a loDg run. The huntsman 4Vill, better
known in Revolutionary lore as Billy, rode a horse
called Chickling, a wonderful leaper, and made very
much like its rider, low, but sturdy, and a great
Congressional News.
4VaaHiS6Tqn, March fc’tb, 1860.
In the Senate, Mr. Grimes of Iona, gavq
uni bia to Maryland and remove the Capitol
elsewhere. Brown’s Territorial resolutions
were debated.
In the House, bills were reported from the
Committee to establish a National Printing Of
fice. The Military appropriation and one route
for the entire mails between tbe Atlantic and
Pacific, were both referred to the Committee of
the Whole on the state of the Union.
Singer’. Improved Sewing 3Inchinca*
The Fii.tr.t nttri Brat for Itfnunfiielnriug.
Tkc Uurinated Machinefor Family Use,
Persons who wish to purchase will bear in mind
that one of our machines will do twice tbe .amount
of work ‘’lone by any other, and earn so much more
money without greater exertion. Their speed «ta
bles them to keep more bands employed, to do b et-
ter work, aud to give more satisfaction, than any in
tbemtTket JOHN If. LYSOE,
Agent for Macon, Cotton Avenue. •
Slate Capitols.—Tlio Capitol of the State of
Tennessee, at Nashville, not yet finished, has
cost so far $82G,000. Tho Capitol of Ohio, at
Gov. HIcDoRaid’s Letter..
We welcome this great and good man to a
hearing in the Telegraph, albeit at our expense.
Such explanation, if any, as may be called for
tn our own defence, wo will give Monday,
tv lien wc can sec what has been written. At
present the Governor’s letter is in the hands of
the printers. Wc may repeat, however, what
in substance we said originally of the Cobh
county resolutions, that if anybody can bell the
abolition eat in that way, we are with .him. The
apparent impracticability of the scheme is our
only objection to it Be the result of this
Slavery controversy what it may to the Union,
wenreforced to believe that result must be work
ed under'the letter of the Constitution as it
stands.
Some of these dull days, when a long, prosy
editorial or two may be more pardonable, wc
should like to raise tin inquiry into the actual
status of this slnvc controversy—to what ex
tent parties to it have shifted and advanced
their grounds in tho last twenty years and
whether, under the future continued operation
of the political and economical causes which
hare conspired to produce this change In posi
tion—such a modification of Northern opinion
may not possibly arise, as will permit the two
sections to remain under one form of govern
ment A great many things of the past are
overlooked and forgotten, and a great many al
most certain events of the mighty future and
their influence in shaping public opinion, and
Virginia ami the Southern Con-
FEKENCE.
Rtcnuoffo, March 9.
The proposition from South Carolina for a
meeting of the Southern States fora Conference
has been repudiated in the Virginia House of
Delegates by a majority of two to one.
Richmond, Va., March 9, I860.
John Letcher, Governor of Virginia, made a
requisition on Governor Denison, of'.Ohio, for
the arrest of Owen Brown and Francis Mer-
riam, but the Governor of Ohio declined issu
ing tho warrar ta.
From Congress.
Washington, March 9th, 1860.
In the Ilouse, committees were appointed
on the Pacific Railroad bill, and to examine
into the charges against the Executive, of in
fluencing Legislaiivc action, Ac. The House
then adjourned till Monday.
Tlio Senate listened to a long argument made
by Thaddeus Hyatt, defending himself, and
snowing why he did not testify before the Har
per’s Ferry Committee. Pending a motion,
made by Senator Mason, to send him to jail, the
Senate adjourned.
cottojTmarket.
Augcsta, March 9th.
Sales unimportant Market unchanged.
New Yoke, March 9th.
3,030 bales sold. Advance of one eighth on
bad cotton.
Charleston, March 9tb.
Salce 2,300 bales. Advance chiefly on infe
rior qualities.
Savannah, March 9th.
800 bales sold. Market quiet and unchanged.
•xiuvu imo no iiucit iuw, uufc Biuruy, ana a great
bone and muscle. The -only duty of Will wad to
keep with the hounds, Gallantly did he perform
his task. Mounted on Chinkiing, throwing himself
almost full length on the auimal, with a French horn
at bis back, aud his spur in ffank. this bold rider
would rush, at full speed, through brake or tangled
wood, in a style at which modern huntsmen would
stand Hghast. There were roadscut through th*woods
iu various directions, by which timid, hunters and
even ladies could enjoy the exhilamtiug cry, without
risk of life or limb; Out Washington rode gaily up to
his dogs, nor spared his impetuous steed, as the dis
tended nostrils of Blueskiu would often show. He
was always in at the death, and yie ded to no man
the honor of the brush. After the chase, the party
would return to the mansion house, where, at the
well-spread board and with the flowing glass, the
incidents of the field were discussed; while Washing
ton, never deviating from his orderly habits for the
sake of convivial pleasures, would, alter a few glass
es of Madsria, retire supperless to bed st nine o’
clock. .. '•*'
Washington's tost hunt with his hounds was in
1785. His time was too much absorbed in his pri
vate affairs and in public business to aliov him to
indulge in field sperts. His fondness for agricultur
al pursuits, and the number of visitors at Mount
Vernon, induced him to break up his kennels, give
away his hounds, and to take a final leave of the
pleasures of the chase. He then formed an exten
sive deer park below the mansihn-bouse, at first
stocked only with the native deer, to which was af
terward added the English fallow deer, from the
park of Gov. Ogle of Maryland. The stock of deer
increased very rapidly..but though always herdiog
together, there never was perceptible the slightest
admixture of the two races. On the decay of the
park paling, aud the dispersion of the deer over the
estate, as many ss fifteen or twenty were often to be
seen in a herd. Washington was very tenacious of
his game* and would suffer none to be killed, until
being convinced that the larder of aa extensive ho
tel in a neighboring town was abundantly supplied
by poachers with plump haunches from the Mount
Vernon stock, he at leiigth consented that a stag
should die. The order wus given to-young Custis to
fire with ball, to use no bouuds, and to kill no one
gresss&t
labors on this banquet he required some half dozen
aprons, and napkins without number. His presid
ing genius brought order and discipline into the
bustling scene. When the steward in snow-white
a:Ton. silk small clothes and Btockings, and hair in
full powdi r, placed the first dish on the table, tbe
olock being ou the stroke of four, the labors of Her
cules were brought to an end. While the leaders of
the republic were engaged in discussing the dinner,
the chief cook retired to make his toilet tor an eve
ning promenade. His receipts from tbe pt-rquisires
of the kitchen often amounted to two hundred dol
lars a year. Most of this sum was lavished on his
dress, though he was by no means a model of manly
beauty. His wardrobe was selected with fastidious
taste, and regardless of expense. His linen was of
the purest white, and of the finest qnality. Black
Small clothes, waistcoat, and stockings of costly silk,
enhanced tbe splendor of bis array. Hishigbly-pol-
isbea shoes rejoiced in large silver buckets, which
covered a considerable pnrt of the foot. The grand
costume was completed by a bine cloth coat, with
velvet collar.’vand bright metal buttons, a long watch
chain dangling from his fob, a cocked hat, android-
beaded cane. In this magnificent apparel, the
chief cook invariably passed out at the front door,
rue porter xnasmg a‘low bow, which w„# prompt,
ly returned. • His appearance among his fellow-
loungers in Market Street, then a place of fash-
tollable resort, attracted not a little attention,
which war highly enjoyed by the important fane
tionnry.
The fast days of Washington were deyoted to con
atant and useful employment. After tbe active ex
ercise of the morning, in attention to agriculture and
rural affairs, iu the evening came the post-bag load
ed with letters, newspapers, and pamphlets. His
correspond-nee was immense, but it was promptly
ind fully attended to. No letter was unanswered.
This he deemed a grave offense against good man
tiers and propriety. Gen Henry Lee once observ
ed to the chief. “We are amszed. sir, at the vast
amount of work th*t you accomplish." . W. ahing-
ron replied; •• Sir, I rise at four o'clock, and & great
deal of my work is done u b*n others aie asleep."
in personal appearance, the form oi Washington
whs harmonious in pjnportion*, rather snare-than
lull during his whole life, although his weight whs
from two hundred and ten to tw<* hundred and twen
ty pounds. In his prime, be stood rix feet two
inches, and measured precisely six feet when attired
for the grave. His physical strength whs remart*
able In athletic exercises he ha*< few equals, and
no superior His power was chiefly in his limbs.—
They were long, large, and sinewy. His frame was
(•fejual breadth from tbe shoulders to :he hips.—
His chest, though broad and expansive, was not
f iroii inent, but rather hollowed in the centre. His
rame showed an extraordinary development ot
boue and muscle; his joints and feet were of un
usual size; and his hand was said bv Lafayette to
have been the largest he ever saw on a human
being.
In addition to the interesting personal details con
cerning wen. vrasmngtou, or „ (licit we Have scion
ted some of the most striking, the volume cont>-ins
many important illustrations of Revolutionary his
tory, and forms a valuable addition to our means of
comprehending Chat eventful period.— Tribune.
CEMENT—.
FISII—Mackerel, No. 1
“ No. %
“ No. 3
FLOUR—Superfine....
Choice Extra
GRAIN—Cora.
V bbl..'iil
V hbL
V hbL..
f bW.. <ij
*t» bbl... w:
basbsL .tj
Oats
VfauH. I
Rye
V 'onsbd.:)j
Wheat.
V bushel u
HIDES
V *•- ■- I
Brau
*M0O!b-.::
Meal
** bushel. :i
GUANO—Peavian
American, or
Jarvis
Island
tflOGibs. a
Tanner's
T_-
bailed..
Reese Manipulated.. $ loth :> 1
Mapes* superphosphate of liiueV I'Jt-.bt
GUN'NY BAGS—New
GUNPOWDER . .
HAY—Northern V J i
Eastern '-p fflKkt
IRON—American .?»
Swedes y *>
Castings. $ •>..... w
KERSEYS V 1
LAItD—In barrels *V a...
In kegs—New $ to
LIME—Philadelphia. V hits .SK
Thomas ton & Shelby. V ML-
LEAD—Bar. V*
MOLASSES—In barrels—Old
crop ¥ pka . I
New & esf-
In hogsheads...g»2ix
NAILS ¥ to...
NEGRO SHOES « P«»
OIL-Spenc, g gjjjft.
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POTASH. I* »••••
Concentrated V »-.••—
Itusset’a Southern..paif--
PORK—Mess V JN...J
PLAST^^&icined’ U’. V/.V.'.g JW. .
- Land plaster V btl
POTATOES-Eating $ bbL.
Planting. $ bbl....
PAINTS—White Lead, pure.,.. lb
Zinc
RICE ...V »•••-
SALT—Liverpool « sack...
Alum sack...
Table, large sacks $ sack...
SPICES-Pepper lb
Ginger #
SUGAR-Fair 1b....
Prime %i lb.
Choice B>.
Clarified.- H>.
Loaf 9 2>.
SOAP—Turpenti
Family...
STARCH-No. 1 - _
SYRUP—New Orleans ** bb\....
Geotgia...'.
SHOT—Buck. g *•*•••
Small Bird -
44THSKEY—Pike's 9* g» °S-
Ward & Cary ...» gallon.
Pure Corn y gallon
WOOL HATS
t ID...
Mr. Telegraph I have often been puzzled
to account for thopiritlcss articles, which from
time to time appear in the Journal & Messenger.
But after reading an Editorial under the caption
of “State Military Encampment” in the last
issue of tliat paper, I am fully enlightened.
One in whom Cap’n Parker’s Battery, could
not drive a military emotion, nor out of whom
could an Hydraulic Press force one, might very
naturally be expected to indite such an article
as the one to which I refer—reflecting as it docs,
upon many of the best citizens of the State.
But the Rev. Editor is awfully mistaken,
ildicrs arc not the men to hide their light u
der a bushel. They arc not to be consigned to
a “country village or a mountain cavern” by a
repulsive editorial. 9
If Ae hay no soul (which I have long suspect
ed) to enjoy and appreciate “inarches and
counter marches, and champagne,” the military
of tliis city have, and in their name, I bid the
Soldiery of Georgia, a soldier’s welcome to our
beautiful and hospitable city.
CARTRIDGE BOX-
Macon, March 8th, 18C0.
Democratic Convention—Special
TRAINS.
It will be seen by an advertisement of Gener
al Superintendent Adams that a special train is
to he put on the MilledgeviUe and Gordon Rail
road lor tho conveyance of delegates to the
Convention, which will afford connection with
both trains on the Central Road, and facilitate
getting- there and coming away.
Little -71 my McVicker
Of the Squires Troupe is thus complimented
by Maurice Stmkosh:
Little Mar)’Mc4 r Ickerhasprovcdber»dfanastonishing-
L,” (a eo striking
ly correct, that wc can scarcely believe but it is in reali
ty, the artlet himself.
Columbus, unfinished, is estimated to cost when not sufficiently considered when we reason up-
completed $1,532,207. The Capitol of South on this unhappy controversy and its results
Carolina whan finished will cost$2,600,000. [from “presentaspects.”
A JYcw Pluntaiion Hoe.
Weed sends us as a specimen from his large
collection, a new weeding hoo by the Tuttle
Manufacturing Co. It has a fine polished steel
blade, and the eye of the hoe is secured to the
blade in a new a id perfectly secure manner. It
is worthy tho planter's attention.
Progress of toe Atlantic and Gclf‘Rail
road—Colton from the Ailapaha.—4Ycaregrat
ified to be informed that this road is now iron
ed for a distance of 140 miles, including the
Savannah And Gulf Road, and that the work is
progressing finely. Of tile cotton received yes
terday, some fifty bales were from the Allapa-
lia, the first list from station No. 18. While
the track is being steadily extended, improve
ments are going on at the Depot that reflect
credit upon the energetic President of the Road,
and his efficient corps of assistants. A new
engine called Ihe Ocklocknee, will soon boadd-
| ed to the locomotive list of the road. We are
but au old buck. After a lively bunt, a gallant vet-(pleased to learn that the freights for the inte-
eran yielded up his life, and was carried in triumph s: g- *• * ...
to the mansion-house, to await the master’s insjHsc-
tion. Punctual at a quarter to three, Washington
arrived t'rum his morning ride. Upoathriannouuce*
ment that aline buck had been shut, he strode away
to tho spot, where the M antlered monarch of the
herd*’ had been placed. Examining the deer that
had been triced up to a tree, he saw tha! his orders
hud been obeyed to the letter, gave a nod of apprd
bation, and according to
room to dress before the s
next day, several, guests having
haunch was served up in the family d»mug*ro«»m at
Mount. Vernon, «nd the deer was long remembered
as the Washington stag, having been killed by his
special order, undeserved at his table in the very last
year of his illustrious life.
During the whole of his Presidency, Washington
preserved the habit of rising at four o’clock and re
From a well known and highly n
Physician in Canada Wetf
Paxscorr, C.
Dear Sir: .It affords me pleasure ita^
your request in giving an expression.* *Si
virtues of the Oxygenated Bitten. I
It is now nearly two years since I recj|
use to some, of my patieuU, vtv a variety c
eases and with the most happy effects.
It has proved very usetol in Dyspepsia. S
ache, derangement of the Stomach, and u*
ty. Therefore let all those who are*ff»*|
above disease, try the Oxygenated BitUru*
cess is certain.
I am, Sir, yours truly,
R. 4tr. JEVANS.lt*
None genuine tmleu aigned L BUTTS •
Bold by <■ ZEUIM’
. march JO w-lt
From the Christian Advocate <t •
Aug. 4,’58.
The Housekeeper's Friend—Sr ai .
Glue.—Small conveniences for gene;* *j
often of more value than what are c
tions." It is estimated that in the ’
are at least five millions of househo _
the annoyance oPsqueaklng, ricketyc#-’
etc., is constantly experienced, aud *> J
is in this condition there is always ci~_ j
up. ” .The experience of the city
May-day before her eyes, will resdi.,' * _
ana convenience of a really tnwtwtfS • ■
that can be instantly brought in rec *"
pairs to furniture and other housem
ml. The want of such ar. article h *
versal as thtffamily, and hitherto i.n
supplied. This, however, can be trwy
Spalding's Prepared Glue seems to wh
desired tn this direction. It is k -P 1 *
cals; retains its strength and tcnac-ty. ■
always ** np to the sticking point, u,
with a brush, and sold at twenty-*.™^
keeper in city or country can well tr
bottle of Spalding's Prepared Glue,
for the library and schools, where b
In need of repairs.
Van Haagen & Mci
Oriental Detersive]
N1 pound of this celebrated
O
IM
rior arc increasing as well as that receiving hero
irom along the line.—Republican.
Death of an old Printer.—Mr. Daniel Fan-
shaw, one of the oldest printers in tho United
States, and one of the wealthiest of the craft,
•I'cfi at his residence, in Yorkville, on Monday.
> his custom, retired to his As printer, for many years to tho Bible Socie-
secoud bell for dinner. Tbe j t y and to the Tract Society, he was brought
a iu ( 1 Ll ’ '“I into com ai unication with the leading men in
the religious world, and generally succeeded in
securing their confidence and esteem.—Charles
ton Newic.
tiring to bed at nine. On Saturday,, he rested some
what from bis labors, by either riding into the coun
try, attended by a groom, or with his family in his
coach drawn by six horses, ltis stables were al
ways in the finest order, and his equipage excellent
both ill taste aud quality. tVaahingtou's master of
horse was an old fellow named Bishop, who had been
the body servant ot Gen. Braddock. At cock crow ..oacnea to nates
ths stable boy* were at work; at sunrise, Bishop UtlOandiatlOtf.
IttACON COTTON IHAiLKET.
TELEORArU Omit,
Friday March 9, I860.
The receipts and sales have been so light that they
are scarcely worth recording. The market is much de
pressed.
. RECEIPTS.
At the warehouses, 25 bales.
_ SALES.
Reached 16 bales, at the following prices: 4,at 744, 9
saves half tbe time and labor ; <
or robbing on a washboard, and it
entire satisfaction, or the monej *■_
Van Haagen &
No 4 Soap,'! for scrubbing and ox
Pale,” and Chemical Olive bospt-J^ ^
are superior toany other fimilsr'rjy,
Our pnce? will be found lower — 1
Manufacturers in the country. ■
Circulars and other informstl™ '
ing the eole Agents, „
No. 28 aud M South 4Vhar«*>
march 10 w-Sm
Negroes For s £
T OFFER for sale my negro worn® ,
1 children, • boy about 7
years, and an Infant aboutone -
good cook and waeher. Tbey , ,
cause I don’t wieh to
children—a fair price will pares**^
particulars apply to
march 10 d-lm ^
within the time Pr*»aTb«^[i>’S E
MANIPULATE^
)No. 1, warranted to contain 8P“ ^
4S to 50 per cent-
No. 9, warranted to
“‘•My Manipulated Of
and fciiccessraJ ri**jjj* nDO n ths p®
be pardoned for Pk
Planters to send « «••«' Sul t»£**552
be able to keep a lUPPff c « V
Jan It d*w *o