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■' *" “r m—i*y:p-: g Providence over the deliberations of j Whittle, of Bibb aim™red.^Y' ° f J I,, therefore would move .1. it a commit-; Henderson! of VVonh u”*™ * ■ , i.f t i ' lie appointed to make arrangements J have not vet arrive! ’ ^ rowo ’ n >ii!etit nn tubers of the Clergy to open the Mr Bloodworm nm.J , Tiai..-Ml, of Cobh, said that all were pro-1 members not Vet nnaltfi.d . , .. , 1 i.y of. sworn in. of Cowet i, .1 0 l, l’ LU *he( Mr Bloodworm moved to-mso, nd the ru'es to ions with prayer. . he motion was ; introduce certain bills, whkl, w®Tost | °/ offered'a resolution to: r immiri 18 e j cllua of.State officers uut 1 the: repotted ** ° n 1IC re duction ofsalaries sii til have ^ r ' }J eater offered a resolution to appoint a committee to impure into the labors and duties 10 .*5 ate House officers, and to ascertain which of tliose offices may fie consolidated. Wr Bigliam offered a resolution referring the message of the Governor to the appropriate Com- ■ nit ees. and instructing theCouunittee 0:1 Finance o report a btll informing t|,e citizens of Georgia of the as-umption of the War Tax by the State,! and providing f,r its payment. -n^ 1 ba-ster ottered the following resolutions ; hat a Committee of five be apminted to inquire i into the expediency of paying the War Tax, and to | provide fonts payment. Also, that a Committee I )e appointed to consider the alteration of the State ! Seal. end Messrs Mansell, Moseley and Bane I it,-d that committee. : ii of Mr. Brown of Dooly, a Committee f Messrs Brown. Knrlow and Lewis, : tn meet a similar Committee to be d by the House of Representatives, to « , • ■ If.- Excellency the Governor, and inform ), , tl .t the two branches of the Legislature are ,i . •!. and ready for business. • f Mr. Alexander of DeKalb, the i; a recess till :i o'clock, 1* M. api" On nr ci:ate 11 T1 On mo A1 TEI!XDON SESSION. 3 o’clock, P. M. • nmt pursuant to adjournment, i. ;he ruh-s which had been tempnrari- I'pted, were read lor the inloruiatioa of the Mr. Brown. Chairman of the Committee Rppoint- flt-i w d m His excellency. the Governor, re- rt , ! that they h i I discharged their duty, and •; • ill a few minutes fie would send in his M< s- Atrer waiting a brief period of time the message v . . i ived and on motion of Mr. H.il of Wilkes : s , ad. On :• ' t i"ti of Mr. Seward ICO copies w as order- • In- printed for the use of the Senate, f! >■ S lie then on motion ol Mr. Stafford of f8 \ a i 'tuned till JO o'clock to-morrow morning. . nOl'SE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Wednesday, Nov. 6, ]96l. For the purpose of organization, Hon. E.G. Cabin is. of the county oi Monroe, was called to (la :ih‘t;on. John II. Steele, Esq , was requested - Clerk (Both the late Cleik. Mr Hill- . ami hi Assistant, Mr. C. G. Campbell, being at. .md iti the service of the country, on the p. -1 , A. J. Macarthy, Esq , was requested to act , . s Assistant. I In i was called, and the members elect pre . tii ir credentials Tin i" inbers then took the oath of office. Judge ]. L Harris, of tlie Ocinulgee Circuit, officiating. 'i • House then proceeded to effet its Speaker, rin rare. l li,- billowing is the first ballot: j;,ni A E. Cochran received 01 votes, IPn Warren Akin “ Cl “ II, ti. P E. Love “ 28 *• M.. A fin having received a majority of the vote-; < v . - declared elected Speaktr of the House ol Kcpre.' natives Tie-: '.wing comniitlec was appointed to wait c;j Mr. Akin and conduct him to the Chair: >1 is. Render, Cochran, Love. Lester and Lane. Mr. Akin on taking the Chair addressed the .. much force and earnestness, and t . .1 the body lor the honor conferred. Mr I- Catringtou was elected Clerk on the first (viva vi 1 ballot, by a most flattering vete. Mr. <l .'in was elected Messenger, and Mr. Ji.itiieli, Door K< eper. 11 o’clock P. M. Ti • House re-assembled at 11 o'clock P M. The Governor's Mes -age was received and read. BILLS IN’TKDUCED. F,v Mr. Thrasher of Fulton : To incorporate a Company of Sappers and Bom- lardeis. The House adjourned. SENATE. Thursday, Nov. 7tli ISO], 10 o’clock, A. M. Ti; ■ ct-nate met pursuant to adjournment, the Pr.-o lion John Billups in the chair. Con formably to the resolution ot yesterday, the session wiist'i" ml with prayer. R< v. Mr. Brooks, pastor of tli • Baptist church officiating. I , c roll was called and the proceedings ol the previous day read. The J’resident said that in accordance with the riles adnp i d on yesterday for the government of ti b'l'ly, the Secretary would call the roll for the introduction of new matter. Call of roll. Mr. He’ll of Forsyth, introduced a bill to con- ‘i .,;te the offices of Receiver of l ax Returns and C lector of taxes throughout the State. .Mr. Furlow of Sumter ; a bill to after the line between Dooly and Macon. Mr. Got don of Chatham, a bill to incorporate r,:i insurance company in the city of Savannah, tc be f illed the Southern Insurance and Trust Com- Nir. Mill of Wilkes; a bill to legalize the pro - lings of the Interior Court of Wilkes, relative to the levying of taxes for the bent "' f tors and their families. tingrossing Committee, Jackson, t’lefcher, Fort, McRae, Thos. Hilliard. Call of Roll. Mr. Bell of Forsyth intro fuced a bill lo prevent, during the existing war nionop -lies and specula tions in breadstuff's aud other articles of general use and consumption Mr. Boyd of Lumpkin, A hill to consolidate the offices of Secretary of State, Surveyor General and Librarian and require one person to perform all the duties of said offices. A so. a hill to amend the act incorporating the. Dawson and Lumpkin Road Company. Also a bill to incorporate the Town Creek and Ralston Branch Hydraulic Hose Mining Conipa- Mr. Mallard offered a resolution that -TOO copies of the Comptroller General’s Rspurt he printed. Mr Hussy, of Merriwether, offered a resolution that a special Committee on fees per diem, pay of members, and sahuies, be appiointed. Mr. Moore, ol J lioinas, a resolution that the por tion ot the Governor’s message relating to the 1 boundary line between Georgia and Florida be re-1 feired to a special Committee of seven. The resolutions in reference to fixing the hour of meeting weie, ou motion of Mr. liioodworth. I ot Pike, taken up. and on motion of Mr. Taltiiu, j ot Dade, laid on the table fir Hie balance of th<-; session Mr 1 atum thought such resolutions were, for! Buncomb, and though, as he bad before informed j tlie House, be was born in Buncomb as a matter of choice, he was dead asatust wasting time in | speaking for his native place. Mr. liioodworth disclaimed any finch motives, and I urged the importance of an early tart, and strict dii ; igence, in a tunc like this, in unler tlint the public has : incss may he dispatched with expedition aud eeouoni Mr. Hargroves of Floyd, offered a resolution that a I committee of five he appointed to enquire into the I propriety of reducing the pay of officers in the volun teer service, and increasing the pay of privet s. Mr. Moore ot Thomas, moved that the Clerk inform I the Senate tnat the House will he ready at II o’clock i 1 count and consolidate the votes ut the late Guberna torial election, which was adopted. On motion ot Mr, Tlirnsln r of Fulton the ruler Sap ■ed t. Alt ■it v to ;ie and ' -u.-pend tli'- ii of the Fai- st. isi-s. Wash- s appointed making ar- the . and a hi per- and Uombaniers was read m ■nitted. Mr. Hussy of Men-iwetber mo rule to call up a resolution oil the red: aries of State House officers, which w At 11 o'clock u committee of three, ington, Briscoe and Smith of Brooks to unite with the Senate Coimnittei rangemeuts with the clergymen of the sessions each day with prayer. The hour having art ived, the Senat came into the House, and on counting an snlidating the votes of tlie various countie Hon J K Brown was declared duly elect' The usual committee was appointed t< with a similar committee from the Senate t upon the Governor elect, aud request Ins nccep tanee, Ac. They reported, that the Governor accepted tin the appointment, and would he inaugurated at 1- o’clock, M , to-morrow. The House adjourned to 11 o'clock, A, M. to morrow. iqici tn masse and cmi- uniti- wait SENATE. Friday Nov. 8, ISi',1, il) o’clock A. M. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment—the Presi dent in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. Dr. Tafiimge. The Journal was read. Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Gordon. According to the regular order, bills were read the secondtime. The bill to incorporate the Western & Atlantic’ R. K. Company, and to sell one-third the stock of the same, and toe Gilt to assume by tin Suite the payment of the Confederate War Tax, were hoi i f< rrt tn the (.' - mittee on Finance, and 100 copies of each were order ed to be printed for the use of the Senate. On motion of Mr. Sen-ai d, of Thomas, the bill lo incor porate the Planters’Insurance. Tru.-tand Loau < '-mi- puny, was referred to a special Committee. The Presi dent appointed Messrs. Seward, liansell and Vasou tiiat Committee. The resolution of Mr. Lewis, of Greene, consolidat ing the two Committees on Finance for certain pur poses, was taken up aud passed. The resolution to provide for suppression ol extortion. Arc., was passed, Mr. Boyd, of Lumpkin, introduced a resolution to appoint a Committee to confer with a like Committee on the part of the House of It -pivseiitativea, to iuquire into tile expediency of reducing the salaries of ail the principal public officers, and the per them pay of mem oers of the Legislature, andto report by bill or other wise. The resolution of Mr. Smith, of Wilkinson, to restric’ Mr Brown of Marion, A bill to amend the char ter of the Georgia Home Insurance Company in the city of Columbus. Mr. Dyer of Jasper. A resolution to provide for the delay of the sale of property rendered liable nn der the Sequestration act. On motion of Mr Dyer it was referred to the Committee on the State ot the Republic. Mr. Furlow of Snmter, A bill to direct and em power the Inferior Court of Sumter county to buy collect and disburse a tax for the support of the families of volunteers. Mr. Gibson of Richmond, A bill to authorize the City Council of Augusta to issue Treasury Notes or hills to the amount of $100,000. Also a hill to exempt from .Jury and Road duty practicing physicians ot Jefferson county. Mr. liansell ot Cobb, A bill to provide fur thp trial of causes in the Superior Courts in certain cases where the judge is incompetent, and to pre vent tiie failure of a court where the judge is ab sent. Also a bill to amend the act compelling the judge of Superior Courts to give their charges in writing. Also a bill amending the act requiring Judges to hold adjourned terms, leaving the matter to the sound discretion of the Judge. Also a bill to incorporate the Georgia Mutual Insurance company with a capital of $200,4^0. Mr Hill of Wilkes, A bill to legalize the action of the Superior Court of Columbia countv m levy ing an exlia tax for the support and relief of sol- . j _diers and their families. i J Also a simular hilt in relation to Lincoln county. ■ | Mr. Lewis of Green. A bill to ailow El mire Mathews a free person of color to sell herself into perpetual slavery. Mr. Hilliard of Stewart, A similar bill to the above in reference to the counties of Stewart aud Webster. Mr Jackson of Whitfield, A bill to represent the lird section of an act to simplify the practice ami pleadings in this State. Mr. Kendall of Talbot, A bill to change the line between the counties of Chattahoochee and Tal bot Mr. King of Camden, A bill to amend the Road Laws of the State. Mr. Mitchell ot Floyd, A bill to amend the act incorpoiating the city of Rome. Also a hill to protect the estates of married wo men. and provide the manner of securing the same, and the means of distributing the same, The sen ator remarked that this was the same bill introdu ced by the lamented Miller of Richmond. Air. Mosely of Spalding, A hill to allow Tax col lectors till March ISti2 to make their settlements with the Treasurer of the State. Also a bill to reduce the salaries of the officers both civil and judicial. 'The bill proposes a reduc tion of 25 per cent. Mr. Seward of Thomas: a bill to incorporate the Cotton Planter’s Bank of Georgia Fifty copies were ordered tube printed for the use ol the Senate. Mr. Shewmakeof Butke; a bill to legalizethe proceedings of the Inferior Court of Burke county in making provisions for soldiers and their tam ers appointed under l . questration Act, tn ring and uiaiutain suits in any of the Courts otjlus state Hr. Lewis of Grepne; a bill to amend th3 di vorce laws of the State. Also, a bill to re-enact the Stay Law, till Dec 1st. 1802. Also, a resolution to make the Finance Com mittee of the Senate and that of the House, a joint Committee lor certain purposes. Mr. Mitchell of Flovd; A bill to assume by the Stale the pay inent ot the Confederate war tax lev- ieJou the property of the citizens of Georgia A so. a bill to incorporate the Western aud At- lantic Rail Road Company aud sell one third the stock of said Company. Sir. Brown of Marion, A bill to authorize the In i'- r Court of Marion county to 1 vy a tax for the ssoport i f the soldiers aud soldier’s families ot said county. Mr. Seward of Thomas. A bill to incorporate the Planters Insurance and Trust and Loan Company, accompanied with a memorial. On motion of Mr. Seward 50 copies of the bill and nietnoiial were ordered to be printed tor the use ot the Senate. Mr. Stafford of Early, A bill to prevent trading with the enemy in time of war. A message was received from his Excellency transmitting the Election returns Mr Hill of Wilkes moved the suspension of the rules. Agreed to Mr Hill then moved that a committee of three i ■ aiyoin’t-l to transmit the votes tor Governor to the ii.Ki'e of Representatives. Agreed to, and the Pi -. h at appointed Messrs. Ilill, Echols aud An ti; ny that committee. \ it" ssage was received ftom the House ol Rep- re<ei;iatives informing the Senate that the House " a- r. ndy to receive that hotly for the purpose ol coaming the vote for Governor. On mutton of Mr 1 ill be Senate repaired to the H Use of Represent!, ivet to count the vote for Gov ernor. Alter tin- counting of the votes for Governor had be finished the Senate returned to the Chamber. On iiiuimn of Mr. liansell ot Cobb the rules were s't'i" ndei! and a committee of three appointed to ti a simi.ar committee to be appointed by the iluu-t- t i wait on his Excellency and as ertain ir it him at what time it would suit I; m to be in- ; tinted. The President appoint el Messrs, liaiise.l. Stafford and Vason that committee. Ibe S nate then resumed tlie consideration of the uiilinidied business, of the morning- Mr. Vason of Dougherty introduced a hill to pro- vidjfor the appointment of new trustees in certain ' ., motion, it was amended so as to exclude addi tional clerks, except by eousent of the Senate. The re eolation was then passed. The Committee appoint •! to prepare rules for tfi. permanent government of the S nat.t reporu-d. Tin- report proposed only stu-ii amendments as were re quired by tlie revised Constitution. .Mr. Mosely. of Spalding, offered an amendment, that no Senator should read newspaper or o’iter printed documents while bills were being read. The amend ment was lost. Mr. Vasou, of Dougherty, offered an amendment t the ltttli rule, defining the effect of the previous ques tion to be the question as amended. The amendment was adopted. The report of the Committee as amended was adopted. One hundred copies of the rules, with the names ol the members composing the standing Committees at tached, were ordered to be printed for the use of tin Senate. On motion, the Senate adjourned till 10 o’clock to morrow morning. 8, 1801. Prayer by the Rev of Cow •'Ir. Furlow of Sumter, A bill to make valid the Rets of Augustus Kaii'ord anil Sterling Glover, B mtv Sheriffs of Sumter County, Mi Hell of Forsyth ar:solution ; Whereas a sy.v I Georgia for the next ter (peowlatiae, monopoly and t xtortiou i t ma-1 paired to their Chamb h) articles absolutely necaesaty to theaubaistance 1 1 the people is now being practiced iu the State. selfish, has ■ and unprincipled persons in viola t. -n of the common dictates of humanity and pa- tr:-.-ism, Be it therefore Resolved, That the Judiciary c< tn ifiuee, of tiie Senate aud House of Reptesen- t iti.es jointly he and they are hereby instructed to 1 HOUSE Friday, Nov. The House met at 11 o’etoet Dr. Talmnge. After the reading of the Journal, Mr. Br eta, appeared and received the oath of office. [In the report of yesterday’s proceedings, the mime of Mr. Royal, of Camden, who was among those who were qualified at thattirae, was omitted.—Reporter.] Air. I livens, of McIntosh, offered a resoiuiiuu that t m Ju lieiary Committee he instructed to unite with tin same Committee in the S.-uate, to inquire into the pqiv er of the General Assembly to suppress tin- existing monopoly and extortion of speculators in produce. The rule was suspended, and the resolution was adopted. Air. Lester offered u resolution that lion. I’eler E Love he appointed Speaker pro. tem. The rules wen- suspended. when Mr. Briscm moved that in accordant" with the new Constitution the vote lie taken nra rev . Judge Cochran sustained tiie motion, when Air. Lestei withdrew liis resolution, and that of Mr. Briscoe was adopted. Mr. Lester announced the name of Hon. l’eter I. Love, and-Mi". Render that of Air. B. II. Bigham, ol Troup. O i counting the votes, it was found that liitl vote* were cast, of whieli Air. Love received 120, and Mr. Bighaui 40, and Mr. Love was declared elected Speaker pro. trm. Air. Smith, of Brooks, offered a rasolution that a special Committee of five hi* appointed to confer ivitfi a like Committee from tiie Senate, in reference to the reduction of salaries, and to report a bill. Air. Thomas, of Whitfield, a resolution that a *rfi-et I Committee of five be appointed to inquire into the | price paid heretofore for the Public Printing, and to report a bill authorizing it tube iet to the lowest bid der. At 10 minutes lo 12, on motion of Mr. Thrasher, the House took a recess until that h nr. that seats tnig.it be provided for the ceremonies of the inauguration. At i2 o'clock, the Senate having united with the House, the Governor elect was escorted to the <le.-k, and pronounced his inaugural address After taking the oath ot'ottiee. it was announced by the President "i the Senate that Joseph E. Brown was Governor ol sirs. Tiie Senate then re- Mr. Hester moved a suspension of tiie rules, to intro duce a hill legalizing the adjournment of certain Courts in the Northern Circuit, which was granted, and the bill was read. Oil motion of Mr. Thrasher, the bill to organize a company of Sappers and Bo.Hoarders, wus ret.-m-d to a special Committee, consisting of Messrs. Thrasher. Washington, Lester, T.itum and Cahinos. The House adjdume l until to-morrow morning at 10 •k. O", tire into the power ot the General Assembly to \ o S'finress such speculations, monopoly and • xtor- j ■' * “ - t- 'it and report by bill or otherwise as early as SENATE. 1 xcin’able the most effectual means of accomplish- . SaturJ Nov . 9th lf q 51> , 0 o'clock A. M. •> 2 such suppression. _ , , . , , Air. Gibson of Richmond, A bill to change the ! I be Senate met and was opened with prayer by t.me of holding the Superior Courts in the coun-1 Rev. Mr. Adams ut the AlelhoJist Episcopal t es comprising the Middle District. Also a bill to authorize the city council of An RUsta to fix the salary of the Judge of the city read out the Court ot Augusta. Also a bill to authorize the settlement of prose- of | church? 1 he Journal was read. The Secretary then cn t: ms in certain cases and to regulate the duty of A'toiney aud Solicitor Generals, and fix their lia bilities. Also a bill t i make valid the proceedings of the duslices of the Inferior Court of Richmond in pro- 'idiiiir f„ r the relief of the families of absent soi- rs from Richmond county and to provide for the ra sing of money for the same purposes. Hausell chairman of the committee appoin- Mr - lo nait on his Excellency reported that he had *■"'barged the duty and that the Governor would ', ' ady to he inaugurated to-morrow at 12 o’clock -Bf liansell also iutrod red a bill to incorporate C D.tect Trade and Banking Company of Geor- Be also moved the printing of 500 copies of the K "l"»rt ol the C unptrollerGeneral. The rules were 'tided, and the motion was passed, bi motion of Mr Bell of Forsyth a committee of *" Tee consisting of Messrs Bell, Gibson, and Gor- '■ " "as appointed to prepare rules for the perma nent government of the Senate. ■b* motion the Seuate adjourned til. to-morrow g Id o’clock. St.jrui HOUSE. ~, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1861. FUe House met at 10 o’clock. In accordance ' k the resolution adopted ou yesterday, that the '•filing s. s-ion of each day be opened with pray-, ^ ty the Rasters of this city alternately, the ex-' . >*-» of the day were opened by an impressive 1 'cation to the Throne ot Grace by Rev. Sam’l '•‘kerton, of the Episcopal Church. •it the reading of the Journal, the names of Standing Committees. On Privileges anil Elections Brown, I letcher, An thony, Griffin, Jamison, Swearingen, King On Pttitiuns, Hill, Lane, McRae, Jas. Hilliard, Alexander, Stephens. On Enrollment, Dyer, Fort, Gaston, Bothwell, I Smith, Ware, On Journals, Bell, Kitten, Wynn, Wright, Tlios. | Hilliard. On >tnte of the. Republic, Gibson, Bell, Furlow,: Sewar-1, Brown, Gordon. Vason, Kendall. On ihe Judiciary, Seward, A asoii, Stafford, Lew- ■ is, liansell. Bell. Boyd, Jackson, Oil Finance. Lewis. Mitchell liansell, Mosely, Stafford Dyer, Shewuiake. Brown On Internal Improvements, 1 nrlow. Gordon. Beasely Vason, Shoemake. Stephens. Wynn On Edniation and Fere Schools, Echols. Antho ny, Fort, Dyer, Lane, King, Gaston, Boyd. On Banks. Goidon, Hausell, Gibson, Brown, Hill.Stafford, Mitchell. On New Counties and County [Ancs, Smith, Sim mons, Ware. Wright, Griffin. On the Penitentiary, Alexander, Boyd, Echols. Lane, Jas. Hilliard. Kendall, Jackson. On Lunatic Asylum, Keudatl, Echols, Fort, 1- ur low, Anthony, Harris. Bothwell. On the Military, Killen, Smith, Sevvard, Swear ingen, Thos. Hiiliard, King, Gaston, Vason. On Printing, Mosely Harris, Simmons, McRae, Fletcher, Sbewmake, Ware. On Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Beasley, Lewis, Simmons, Mitchell, Staffoid, Boyd, Alexander. On Institution for the Blind. Winn, Bothwell, Seward, G'bson, Killen, Mosely, Wright. On Agriculture, Harris. Furlow, Hill, Beasley, Dyer. Jatuison, Lane. Auditing Committee, Stephens, SweariDgen,Grif fin. Also, a resolution that oar delegation in Congress be instructed to endeavor to have tile pay of Confederat e soldiers in the volunteer service raiseu to$io. By -Mr. Slieats, of Cass, a bill to change the name of Cass county to “Bartow," and ofCnssville to-‘Francis." Also, a bill to consolidate the offices of the Comp troller General and Surveyor General,niniol the Secre tary of State and Treasurer. Also, a hill to fix the per diem pay for members, and tiie pay of clerk*. By Mr. It tifurd, of Chattahoochee, a hill to enlarge the powers of the Courts of Ordinary. Also, a hill for the relief of executors and adminis trators. Abo. a hill to give Justices ofthe Peace jurisdiction of suits sounding in damages, in cel tuiu cases. Also, u resolution that a Convention he called to re- visethe Constitution ofthe Suite. Also a memorial for the relief of Wm. Trice. Key of Clay ton, a hill to arneiiJ the charter of the town of Joneshorough Lester ot f'ohb, a hill to provide for the reduc tion of salaries, Also, a hill to aid the Georgia Relief and Hospi tal Association Neal of Columbia, a bill to legalize the levying of an extra tax for the relief of volunteers by the Inferior Court. Tatum of Dude, to extend‘.he operat on of the act lor the relief of the banks and the people. The House adjourned uutil 3 o’clock P. M. [OFFICIAL.1 ELECTION RETURNS. VOTE FOE. GOVERNOR. isci. S5 Ir. Smith of Wilkinson ; a hi V of public printing. This bill requii tic printing to be let out to the Bills on Passage. The liill to consolidate the offices of Receiver of Tax Returns and Collector of taxes. Mr. Bell supported the bill. He had, he said, in troduced the bill for the purpose of retrenchment now so much needed. He contended that one person could do all the work. He further thought that mote care would be exercised to have com petent and hottest men appointed to that office In some counties the two offices were already consolidated. Various counties were sought to be exempted front the operation oftiu bill. Mr. Vason read from the Constitution, showing that it was unconstitutional to make any discrimi nation in favor of any county. Mr. Gibson of Richmond, spoke in opposition to the bill. Messrs. Vason, Echols and Hansel in its favor. t *n rnir- ’ i r '-tiue •’ AFTERNOON SESSION. The House proceded with the unfinished busi ness ofthe morning, being the call of the counties for new matter. Candler of DeKalb, a bill to alter the bail laws of this State. Also a hill to authorize the ordinary of DeKalb comity to administer on the estate of Thomas II. Olivers Hester of Elbert, a bill to authorize the Inferior court ot Elbert county to lav an extra tax. Hargroves of Floyd, a bill to order and amend an act entitled an act to regulate the pay of volun teers. Mr Thra-ber was permitted to withdraw a hill to authorize the formation of a compauy of Sappers and Bombarders. Thrasher of Fulton, a bill to protect Livery Sta ble Keepers Freeman of Gordon, a bill to facilitate proving op'-n accounts. Blake of Hall, a bill to regulate the milege of physicians. Also a bill to consolidate the offices of tax col- lectoi and for receiver of Hall county. Jones of Harris; a bill to allow administrator of Win. Williamson, to sell certain lands. Dill of Lincoln ; a bill to legalize an extra tax in Lincoln county Jones of Lee: a bill to legaliz" an extra tax in Lee county. Findley of Lumpkin ; a bill to incorporate Cav- end r's Creek Gold Alining Company. Hussey of Merriwether: a bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector in the various counties of this State Also a bill to legalize the levying of an extra tax in the several counties of this State. Render of Merriwether; a resolution to instruct the Finance Committee of the House and Senate to report, if they deem it expedient, a bill to ex tend the time for the collection of taxes the [.'resent ar. Bacon of Mitchell; a bill to consolidate the of fices of-Surveyor General and Secretary of State. Also, a bill to legalize extra tax iu Mitchell county. Dumas of Monroe,; a bill to reduce the salaries of civil and judicial officers, andto regulate the per diem and milage of members of the Legisla ture. Cabiness of Monroe ; a bill to extend the time for the final settlement of tax collectors. Also, a bill to regulate the organization of Vol- j untoer companies in this State. changing the [ Lemon of Morgan : a trill to provide for the , tay of executions and the collection of debt uu- ivest bid-1 til one yewr after the close of war. Lee of Muscogee ; a bill te incorporate the Di rect Trade and Banking Company of Georgia. Also, a bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of Columbus to issue change bills. Also, a resolution that the Governor furnish the information in his possession in reference to the coast defences of this State. Simth of Oglethorpe ; a bill to legalize an extra tax in said county. Mr. Pickens, a resolution, that our delegation in Congress be instructed to endeavor to secure an extension of pensions to tliose entitled to them from the United 'States. Bloodworth ot Pike,; a bill to define the liabil ities of railroad corporations. Also a bill to extend the time of final aettlemcnt with tax collectors. Denver of Polk; a hill to change the line be tween the counties ol Paulding and Haralson- Also a bill to legalize an extra tax in Polk county. M -all o, ' t -rev: 1 ’ r t*’« Appling, Baker, Baldwin, Berrien, Bibb. Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Banks, Brooks, Calhoun, Camden, Campbell, Carroll, Cass, Catoosa. Charlton, Chatham, Chattooga, O < 55 262 1<IH 2do 345 4n<J 72 274 366 376 335 265 131 81) 6D6 1031 COINTIES. 101 Jasper, 127 Jefferson, 33?, Junes, 62 Johnson, 62c L.aurens, 13g Lee, 104 Liberty, 135 Lincoln, 42 Lowndes, 114 Lumpkin, 141 Macon, 3 J Madison, 5b Marion, let! McIntosh, 370 Merriwether, 5:50 1012 .Miller, 3/o 112 352 Chattahoochee, 337 313 Monroe, I!' Montgomery, 811 Morgan, 314 Murray. t)o Muscogee, . SJ O <5 >: 27 >) led 176 121 HI led 23!) Ill 255 203 lot 256 223 7!) 543 224 420 70 181 190 612 246 :ct~ 274 I6| 135 155 104 142 473 229 143 171 47 385 362 196 201 397 Drs. WM. H. HALL, and CH4RLES D. HILL, Are associated in the Practice of Medicine. Dr. 'V 14. Hall’s residence—the house of the late Dr. Martin—on Hancock street. nov4—3m N O I'lCE.—Sixty will be made county, for leave belonging respe Bragg aud S, ceased. Sarah Bragg and AJ'rar. i Nov. 4, 1861—n25 date, application Tnary of Wilkinson the land and negroes to the Estates of Sarah r. late ol said county de- X R BRAGG, Ad’nir, bonis non Sam’l Bragg. Mr. > .inou ot _ nerty moved further to a- mend, by providing that the salary shall in no ease exceed $1,500. The amendment was agreed to. Mr. Jaekon moved to amend, by providing that the salary of such officer shall in no case be less than $3.10 in any couioy where there are 800 tax payers. The amendment was lost. The bill was then passed. The bill to alter the line between Dooly and Macon, was taken up and passed. The bill to legalize the proceedings of the In ferior Court of Wilkes county, was taken up and passed. The bill to change the time of holding the Sn- perior Courts of the counties comprising the Mid dle District, was taken up and passed. Mr. Echols of Oglethorpe, introduced a resolu tion to appoint a committee to make arrangements for the proper observance of Friday the 15th inst . as a day of fasting and prayer, in accordance with th • proclamation ofthe President of the Confeder ate States. The resolution tvns passed, and the President appointed Messrs. Echols, Mosely and Boyd, as that committee. file Senate then adjourned til! Monday morn ing 10 o'clock. HOUSE. Saturday, Nov. 9, 1861. House met at 10 o’clock. Prayer bv the Rev. Mr. Brooks. After the reading of the Journal, the Committee on “Rules of the House” made their report, which, after a few slight amendments, was adopted. The rule de ifies the previous question to carry with it the original proposition, and all amendments which have been adopted Aecordingto the old rule, the previous ques tion earned with it only the original proposition. The Speaker announced the standing Committees The rules were suspended, and Mr. Love introduced a bill to appropriate money for the military fund for the fiscal year 1802. Mr. Render was permitted to introduce a resolution requesting tiie Governor to inform the General Assem bly of the expenses of mniutaining our State forces, and whether the Confederate Government has refused to provide lor the defence ofthe State. (In motion, the resolutions before the House were taken tip. A resolution by Sir. Moore, of Thomas, to refer the question in reference to the boundary line between Georgia ami Florida to a special Committee ot seven, was passed, and Messrs Moore, Love, Smith, of B:""ks, Howell, Briscoe and Brooks were appointed the Committee. Bv .Mr. Tatum, of Dade, a resolution that the etet- ti«m of State House otticers be postponed until the Committee on fees. &c., shall have reported—adopt ed. Bv Mr. Hussy, of Merriwether, to appoint a Com mittee to inquire into the duties of the State House offi- <-.-rs, n nd the propriety of uniting some of them. Mr. Briscoe opposed the resolution. Many of the members were perfectly familiar with (he duties of all those officers, aud he regarded it too plain for discus sion or investigation, thatthe offices of the Secretary ol State and the Surveyor General should he united, and lie thought they were the ouly offices which should be united. Tlieresolution was adopted. Hussy, Moore. Brown, Briscoe and Cabiness, Committee. By Ml . Bigham, of Troup, a resolution to refer the Governor's message and the accompanying documents to the appropriate < 'oimiiittee-q aud to instruct the Committee on Finance to report a bill providing for tie- assumption ofthe War Tax by the State—adopted. By Mr. Mallaid,of Liberty, that 56)0 copies of the Comptroller General’s Report be printed for the use of tie- House—adopted. By M. Lester, to provide for altering the Seal ofthe Slate—adopted. Bv Air Hargroves, in relation to providing for the reduction of the pay of officers in the volunteer service, an ! the increase ofthe pay of privates—referred. By Mr. Smith, of Brooks, that a special Committee be appointed to report a bill for the reduction of salara- lies—adopted. Alessrs.Smith, of Brocks Lester, Du- lm e, Cochran, of Glynn, and Hester, Committee. By Mr. Thomas, of Whitfield, to appoint a special Committee to inquire into the price paid for priming, and to provide tor letting it by contract—adopted.' .Messrs. Thomas, Thrasher, Lee, Whittle aud Tutuin, Committee. The following Senate resolutions were read aud adopted : To inquire into the power of the Legislature to sup press speculation. To instruct proper Committee to report a bill au thorizing the Judges ofthe Inferior Com Is to levy a tux in their respective counties forthe relief of volun teers and their families. The rules were suspended, and the roll of counties was called for the introduction of NEW MATTER. By Mr. Briscoe, of Baldwin, a bill to consolidate the offices of Secretary of State and Surveyor General. Also, a bill for tiie relief of the people of the State, so fur as relates tothe collection of debts by legal judg ments ; extends the provision of the “Stay Law” un til Dec. 1,1862. By Mr. Whittle,of Bibb, a bill to authorize Justices of Inferior Court to levy War Tax for relief of volun teers, and to legalize such levies as have been made. Also, to authorize executors, guardians and trustees to invest trust funds in bunds, stocks and securities of the Confederate States. Also, to extend the operation of the bill for the relief of the Banks and people uutil two years after the close ofthe war. Also, to fix the rank of Adjutant and Inspector Gen., aud to allow him a Secretary. Also, to appropriate $6,00(1 tothe Academy for the Blind. Bv Air. Smith, of Brooks, a bill to authorize the Or dinary of Brooks conuty to draw balance due on edu cational fund. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Savannah, Albany and Gulf Railroad. Also,a bili for the relief of James Pollard. Also, u bill to provide against frauds iu electious. By Mr. Trammell, of Catoosa, a bill to amend the act providing for the public defence. Also, a bill to extend the operation of the act for the relief of the Banks and the people. town ol Beilv. :.o..u coun" Also a bill to incorporate the town of Sumut-.-i ville, Barnes of Richmond ; a bill to amend the mili- larv act of this .State. Reese of Surntar; a bill to repeal the act in re ference to the county line of Sumter which relates to the premises of ,1/onk of Teliaferro ; a resolution that a joint committee of both houses be appointed to visit the Western & Atlantic Raailroad, and report as to its condition and niangement. Bigham of Tioupe; a bill for the relief of J. H. Ests. Atkinson of Troup; a resolution instructing the Judicary Committee to report a bill, defining certain powers ofthe courts. Matthews of Upson : a bill tn change the mode of inspecting records by Grand Jurors. Also h bill to continue in force the bill for the relief of the banks and the people. Whitehead of Walton, a bill to legalize extra taxes in the various counties in this-State, andto provide for their payment from the State Treasury. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the town of Monroe. Pitman of Ware, a bill to provide for the Elec tion of Treasurer for the county of Ware. Hook of Washington, a resolution that our del egation iu Congress, be solicited to urge the pur chase of the cotton crop by the Confederate States. Also a hill to provide relief for the people of Georgia—authorizes the State to purchase cotton at 7 to JO cents per pound pay able in Treasury notes. 200 copies of the bill aud resolution were ordered to be printed. Culberson of Walker, a bill to provide for the common defence of the State and to appropriate money forthe same. Tins bill provides a war fuud of $4,000,(10(1, forthe year 1862. Also a bill to regulate per diem and milage of members of ibe Legislature. Clements of Walker, a bill to consolidate the offi ces of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver in all the counties of the State. Thomas of Whitfield, a bill to authorize an extra tax in Whitfield county. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city Dal ton. Also, a resolution that the Election of Senators for the Confederate States be held on Friday 15th inst. Underwood of Whitfield, a bill to regulate and collect Jury fees in said county, Waltou of Wilkes, a bill to legalize an extra tax in the county ol Wilkes. The roles were suspended for the reading of a bill the second time. A con.mittee of three was appointed to unite wiih a similar Senate committee to make arrange ments for the observation of Fast Day on Friday next. The chair named Alessrs. Hester, Smith, of Brooks and Hook as the Committee. The House then adjourned until 9 o'clock Mon day-morning. A CoiM2>nuy for the Coaat. Prof. N. A. Pratt of Oglethorpe University is now raising a Company in this place, under the call made by Gov. Brown for 30 Companies. He has 27 names on his roll, obtained in a few hours. This is a good chance to enlist. Now is the day T , and the hour, to rally to the defence of our Country aud State, and all we hold dear at home. 7th CoagrcMsiounl District. The returns from this district, says the Griffin Southern Union, indicate the election of Hon. R. P. Trippe. Capt- Doyal was his opponent. t-nirrnl Ifcaurcgaril. With a view to allay any excitement in the public mind, we tnay state that we have inlorina- tiou contradicting the report that the distinguish ed officer named above has resigned his position iu the army. We are justified in adding that the feelings entertained by the President towards hitn are ot tli kindest nature, and that any misunder standing is in a fair way ot satisfactory explana tion.—Licit. Dispatch. Arrival of a Cargo of Coffee at Norfolk— The Lute Storm—Probable Loss if Two Men-of War. Norfolk, Nov. 4—Capt. Milligan ar rived here this morning, from the coast of North Carolina, in charge of'a cargo of cof fee which went ashore a few days ago. The cofl’ee has been purchased forthe anny. Capt. M. reports to gale as terrific in the Sound, and along the coast. Rocketts, blue lights, guns, and other signals of dis tress, were displayed on Saturday night off Crow Island. It is reported that two men-of-war, of the Federal fleet, are ashore.—Richmond Dispatch. Praiseworthy.—A. K. Sea go, of Atlan ta, advertises through the “ Common wealth,” to retail to the poor ofthe city, 100 sacks of salt at three cents per pound, and not more £han 40 pounds to any one purchaser. Clay, 273 104 Newton, 025 52.- Clinch, 275 71 Oglethorpe, 278 351 Cobb, 1335 89: Paulding, 7c<) 1?: Coffee, 117 13 Pickens, 3 5 IK Colquitt, 165 19 Pike, ’ 481 241 Coweta, 721 43- Poik, 201 3 ( Crawford, 384 5? Pulaski, 399 121 Columbia. 2.'3 254 Putnam, 212 I-. Clayton, 273 244 | Pierce, 167 145 bad--, 233 152 iQuitinan, 251 84 Decatur, 448 247 Rabun, 287 71 DeKalb, 641 3ol I Randolph, 414 271 Doo.y, 274 177 Richmond, 740 743 Dougherty, 118 197 -Scriven, 9i 187 Dawson, 329 224 Spalding, 867 427 Early, 231) 23 Stewart, 427 274 Elbert, 337 23- Sumter, 418 319 Effingham, 91 193 9chley, 227 81 Emanuel, 282 102 Talbot, 432 276 Echols, 166 J Taliaferro, 146 14!) Faj ette, 643 JG4 Tattnall, 156 158 Fannin, 424 189 l ay lor, 363 100 Fioyd. 542 O>0 Teifair. 171 100 Franklin, 526 It.-5 Terrell, 168 237 Forsyth, 65D 34 11 Thomas, 275 315 Fulton, 1083 976 Towns, 2u7 95 Gilmer, 572 263 Troup, 210 662 Glynn, 175 IK) Twiggs, 215 80 Gordon, 792 40- Union, 510 9- Greene, 221 3‘>9 Upson, :550 329 Gwinnett, 794 497 Walker, 620 505 Glasscock, 97 90 Walton, 636 370 Habersham, 2-52 221 Ware, 220 75 Hall, 396 4‘ ■’ Warren, 388 179 Hancock, 249 17' Washington, 410 350 Haralson, 380 37 Wayne, 35 95 Harris, 504 335 Webster, 162 165 Hart. 446 82 Whitfield, 458 841 Heard, 41!) 223 Wilkes. 155 254 Henry. 007 3'f Wilkinson, 548 177 Houston, 409 29-’ Worth, 274 31 Irwin, 151 White, 186 172 Jackson, 583 444 Wilcox, 184 4 Brown .... 4»’ ,493 Nisbet,.... ... 32 ,802 Notice to Bebtors and Creditors. A LL P RSONS indebted to tiie estate of Janies L. Wilcox, of the.couuty of Wilcox deceased, are requested to come forward anjf make immediate settlement. And those having cliffs against said estate will pn-si-nt them iu teiWof tKe law, October the 3ist 1861. EUZABETH WILCOX. ) Adm’rx. BNER iBROWN, J Adm'r. November 1st, 1861 \ 25 Ct GEORGIA, Wilcox County. VITHEREAS Oliver H Cook makes application T f to me for letters\f Guardianship of the per son and property of HarVt and Elizabeth Hollings worth. minor children ofVamesMollingsworth de ceased. \ S' These are therefore tojfi*' and admonish all and singular the kindredarro others concerned, to be and appear at myjmce witftiii the fimp prescribed by law, to shoty-tause why said letters may not be fider my official signature, this 31st Oct. granted. Given 186L/ JAMES W. MASHBURN, Ord’y. October 31st, 1861 25 5t Administrator's Sale, ~y\T\L,Xu BE SOLD on the firstTuesday in Janu- r T ary next, befor^the Conrt house door in Ea- tonton Putnam County wrthin the usual hours of sale the following property to wit: The one filth part of three negroes. Kincb a hoy 13 years old Alalinda a girl 12 years ohl and Wilkes a boy 9 years old. also 3J shares of R. Road Slock. Be longing to the Estate of A. S. Edmondson late of Putnam county deceased. Sold by virtue of an or der from Court of Ordinary. (w be) E. / EDMONDSON. Ji. ) . , , / M. J. MYRICK. \ Adra rs ' November 13; 1861 26 tds Majority for Brown 13.691 From the Army af the Kanawha—Our Troops in Possession of Charleston, Ka nawha County—Rosencranz's Supplies Cut Off, Sfc. Ly.n'cmbfkg, Nov. 4.—The Lynchburg Republican lias been favored with a pri vate letter, written by the wife of one of our officers, stating that our troops occupy Charleston, Kanawha county, to the mun her of thirteen hundred. The force is composed of Colonel Jenkins’s cavalry and Colonel Phillips’s Georgia Legion. Gen Floyd was in supporting distance, and was expected in Cherleston in a few days. The effect of this occupation is to cutoff supplies from Rosencsanz and Cox, thus causing them to surrender or retreat pre- 'eptitately from the Kanawha Valley via Summerville. A despqt-K dated Hardieville, Nov, 8, n .‘.. hen 1 1-2 o’clock this , A .nan just dowu ton, says our troops are kcr, their powder having ^..cu out, . j having no spikes they leave the guns of the battery open. They are moving to Blufi- i ton. Orders have been given for families to move from near the coast.” Sarannah Republican, Nor. Sth. GEORGIA, Jasper County: V4THEREAS Joel J. Edwards makes application to x » me fur Letters of Aqinimslration on the Estate of James Edwards, late of sifcd connty< deceased: These are therefore to citibinUatlnioiiish all persons interested to be and appearJbFfnv office on the second Monday iu January next.-'raen and there to slum- cause, if any they have. wl\x- Letters of Adminis tration should not bi/granted p|ie applicant in terms of the statute. / Given under nri- hand and official signature, this 6tii day of November, 1861. novl3 M. II. HUTCHISON, 2o .it Ordinary. W E si ILL CONTINUE T .E MANUFAC TURE OF OIL CLOTH OVERCOATS, CAPES detached to be worn with or without the coat. Our Oil Cloth sheets are made to be lined on both sides with cotton or woolen homespun. It will then be light and thoroughly waterproof and much warmer than two or three ordinary woolen blankets; for the reason it will retain all the beat of the body. Overcoats we sell for from $3 50 to $4 50 as some are much beaviei than others, being ■ made of firmer material. Capt-a $2 60. Havelocks 50 cts. each. Leggins $1 25 per pair. Blankets, No 1, smaller $2 25. No. 2, $2 50. DR. R C CYPHERS & S. J. KIDD. fr 1 ' The price of raw material having advanced so high in so short a time we are compelled to make a small advance ou our goods. Milledgeville. Sept. 28, 1861. 19 tf. For Sale at the Georgia Penitentiary. T wenty no. i two horse wagons, suitable for Army purposes. JAMES A. GREEN. Principal Keeper. Milledgeville, Sept. 2D, 1861. 18 Ini- GROCERIES! wninsz di BROuPir. (OPPOSITE THE HILLEDCEYILLE HOTEL,) O FFERS FOR SALE LOW FOR CASH, 1200 Bushels of Corn, 100 “ •- Oats. 75bbls., of Refined Sugars, 50 bags of Java and Rio coffee, lot) bbls. ot Family Flour, 30,000 lbs of Bacon sides and Shoulders, 10,000 lbs Leaf Lard, 20 hlids. of New Crop Molasses, 100 boxes of Adamantine Candles, 100 Cases of Boots and Shoes, (at cost,) Crockery and Glass Ware, Tubs, Buckets, and Brooms, Butter and Cheese. No. 1 & 2 Mackeral, Also Pickled Shad, Tobacco, and Cigars, White Lead, and Oil, Campheneand B. Fluid, Nails, Trace Chains, and Hoes, Liquors of all kinds, and in any quantity, with many other articles, but we have not time to enu merate them now. March 19, 1861. 43istf A\TE are authorised tiXannouncc JAMES M. > f HALL, Sr. as a a candidate for R -reiver and Collector of Taxes, of the Ojounty of Baldwin, at the ensuing election. \ Milledgevile, Nov^vth 1861. 25 tf. We are authorized to announce that Cap tain Kobkrt H Grav, of Millen Burke County, Ga.: is .a candidate for Brigadier General of the 2nd Brigade 1st Division G. M. to fill the vacancy oc casioned by the resignation of Brigadier General Morris, commanding said Brigade. The Brigade consist of the counties of Scriven, BuJoch, Montgomery, Tatnall, Bu-ke, Jefferson and Emanuel. The election is ordered by the Governor to take place ou Saturday the 14th day of December next. November 4, Ictil 24 6t On the 29th of Oct. at the residence of the bride's father in Jones Co. Ga. by Rev. L. M Smith, Mr. Solomon Hunnycut, of Baldwin Co. to Miss, Rkuec cab. Whitly. A PROCLAMATION. BY JOSEPH E. BROWN, Governor of Georgia. To the Volunteer Military Companies of the Stale; rpHE invaders having landed a force upon Hie soil JL of our sister State of South Carolina mar the boi lers of Georgia, where they now hold position, aud me nace the city of Savannah ; und it being thought ud- able to increase our forces for the defence of the coast, I issue this my Proclamation, giving notice that I will accept, in addition to the number of Volunteers already accepted, the services of the thirty infantry companies which will first tender their services and report to me fully armed and ready to march. These mpauies will be received for six months, unless sooner discharged. Each company, to be accepted, must consist of not less t hull fifty nor more than eighty members, rank and file, unless ihe statute shall, in the meantime, he cluing -■I so as to permit a Jgreater number to compose a •ompany. Each company must be armed with a good .•ountry rifle or doubt; barrelled shot-gun, or-with a good military gm,Jit\for immediate are. As unarmed troops could be of nopervice in the defence of the State- while tliey would bc|a heavy expense, 1 here state, to prevent all misapprehension, llmt any Volunteer going ! to the coast without such arm as 1 have mentioned above will not be received, but will be seat home at his own expense. It will also be necessary for each volunteer armed wit It a country rifle, to carry with him liis bullet moulds, pouch and powder-horn or flask; aud those armed with uoilble barrelled shot-guns, must each take with him a powder-horn or flask. As our homes are in danger, it is hoped that no citi zen ofthe State, lioiringagood gnu, will hesitate a mo ment to carry or send it into the service. Given under my nand and seal of the Executive De partment, tint 9th day of November, A. 1). 1861, JOSEPH E. BROWN. By the Governor. II. Ii. Waters, Sec’y Executive Department. Milledgeville, Ga., Nov. 9,1861. tf. BLOCKADE RAISED! The subscribers take pleasure to inform their friends, and the public iu general, that they have received a complete WINTER STOCK; And notv offer the following Goods; Ladies’ Dress Goods, Long, Square, and Dou ble Shawls, Cloth Cloaks, at great bargains. EMBROIDERIES, ol all kinds, Hosiery, in Woolen and Cotton, for father, mother and child. LADIES’ GLOVES, Misses and Children Gloves. 100 pieces assorted FXiAISrXSIjS. Grey and Blue Twilled, Brown, Pink, White, ker, Opera, and Figured Flanuels. "■'•ortia ms, P'eachings. V -v oisey, Osnaburgs, Hickory. CLOTH CUaio, VM Hoop Skirts,Table Lin , Black Siik", Bed Ticking, Ladies’ Y esis, Y. ami Fine Hats, Clothing, Men's, Ladies, Misses, and Children SHOES, Of all kinds and description. MILITARY Blue Broad Cloth, Flannel Over Shirts, Knit Under Shirts and Drawers, Army Buttons, Grey and Biue Satinet. Buck Skin Gloves. 300 pieces Jeans, Tweeds. Cassimers, and Sati nets, for men and boys wear. 2,000 yards Georgia made (Army) WOOL KERSEYS. l.OflO yards Brown and Twilled Kerseys. 500 yarns White Kerseys. And a variety of other G mds, all of rvhich will be sold at a small advance. JACOB GAINS & CO. Milledgeville, November 4th, 1861. Medical Board of Georgia. fPHE BOARD will hold its AlffXfflTAlf 1 SESSION, in BKiUedreviUe, on MONDAY, the 2ND of DECEMBER. GEO. D. CASE, M. D , Dean. October 30th, 1861. 24 3t. GEORGIA, Twiggs County. W HEREAS, William W. Bozeman, Adminis trator de. bonis non with the wilt annexed, of Johu S. Goodwin, late of said County, deceased, applies to me for letters of Dismission from his said trust, lm having fully executed the same, as will appear from the vouchers of file aud records of my office. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and others concerned, to be and appear at my office, on or by the first Monday in May next, then aud there to show cause, if any, Yvhy said letters may not be granted. Given under my hand officially, at Marion, Oct. Cth,1861, 21 m6m. LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’y. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA, Putnam County. A LL persons who have demands against the estate of Lewis P. Harwell, late of said coun ty deceased, are notified to present ihem to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law, and all persons indebted to the deceased, are re quested to make payment. SUSAN W. LIVELY, Admr’x. JOHN W. HUDSON, Adm’r. Oct. 28th, 1861. 23 6t. M Y HOUSE WILL BE OPEN, as usual, to receive transient visitors to the Capital, regular board ers, and MEMBERS of the LEGI8-. LAURE Corner of Wayne and Mc Intosh Streets. M. E. EDWARDS. Oct. 5, 1861. 20 4t. MRS. P. J. WILLIAMS WILL RECEIVE BOARD ERS, during the Session of the LEGISLATURE. October 5, 1861. 20 3t. A Administrators Sale! ^ A PROCLAMATION. GEORGIA. I EPPERSON DAVIS, President of the Confede- fj rate Stqtert of America having issued his Procla mation setting apart Friday the Unit inst., as a day if fasting, huariliutiou, amt prayer, which proclama tion contains tHhyfoIlowing preamble : •Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God, the Sov ereign Dispenser oiWents, to protect and defend the Confederate States lirtherto in their conflict with their enemies, and be unto them a shield”: And, whereas, with grateful thanks we Steognize His haud and ac knowledge that not unto uN but onto Him belongeth the victory, and in humble dependence upon liis Al mighty strength, and trusting, in the justness of our sc, we appeal to Him, that tie may set at naught the efforts of our enemies, aud ptq them to confusion aud shame. Now, therefore, 1 JOSEPH E. BROWN, Gover nor ot the State of Gi&rgia,cordially uniting m theseu- timeuts expressed in said preamble,andkeoncurring in the propriety of thqt observance of the daV tor tlie pur poses in said Proclamation mentioned, rendered more important by the threatened invasion by the ruieinv of our State, do issue this my Proclamation, settinV apart the l oth day of November instant, as a day of fitting, humiliation and prayer ; and I do hereby invite the Reverend Clergy, and the people of the State ot Georgia, to repair on that day to their usual places of public worship/ and to impinre the blessings of Al mighty God uuou our aims, that lie may give us vic tory over our meuiiea, preserve our nouns and altars from pollution, and secure to us the restoration ol peace aud prmiperity. Given unifl-r my hand and the seal of tiie Executive Department, ThisOth day of November, 1861. By the Governor: JOSEPH E. BROWN. John B. Campbell, Sec'y Ex. Dcp’t. Notice. GEORGIA. Wilcox County. A LL PERSONS indebted to the estate of John P. Mixon, late of saidLetmnty Deceased, are oeretiy notified to come lVward and make imme diate payment, and rbop£ Having demands againsl said deceased will phffse pteseut them properly proven. f \ This November/st, 1861. / GEORGE McCALL, Adm’r. Novemoer J, 1861 25 (it We are authorized to announce the name of CHARLES®! HAMMOND, of the County of Baker, avrfeatididate tor the office of Secretary of Stat^l thjapproachiug election. S IX TY days after dati for leave to sell t' Estate of Mrs- Nanc; county deceased Nov, 4,1861— n25. ation will be made s belonging to the late of Wilkinson inary of said county. ‘ J KOZAK, Ad’mr. Georgia Hospital in Richmond. ATa meeting of the Board of Managers of the 11.Georgia Hospital in Richmond, and of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Relief and Hospital Association, represented by the accred ited agents, Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Wilson, Rev. J. I O. A. Clark, and Mr. J. M Selkirk, held this J4th liay ot October, 1861, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : VVilltKF.A.s, it is proper that there, should be a perfect understanding between the Central Beard of tiie Georgia Relief and Hospital Association in Augusta, and the Board ot Managers of the Geor gia Hospital iu Richmond, with regard to the re lations existing between them ; and whereas, the Central Board in Augusta has made arrangements with the Confederate States Government, to carry by expre.-s all contributions made through them to Georgia's sick and wounded soldiers, the Gov ernment paying one. half and the Association the other half ofthe express freight; and whereas, the Central Bomd iu Augus'a is keeping a book, con taining a record of alt contributions from Georgia, n ith the names ot the donors, whether such con tributions are made iu money or stores, which book is intended to bo herealter published ; and whereas, it is thought to be the best system to se cure union and concert of action, and to prevent wastage; Therefore, be it Resolved, That all contributions are recom mended to be made direct to the Central Board of tiie Georgia Relief and Hospital Association in Augusta. Resolved, It any contributions are made direct to the Georgia Hospital in Richmond, or else- wli. re in Virginia, that said contributions, wheth er in money or iu Hospital stores ot all kinds, be reported to the General Agent of the Georgia Re lict and Hospital Association in Richmond, Mr. J. M. Selkirk, as money or Hospital stoics contri buted to the Georgia Relief and Hospital Associa tion, to be applied by said Association through their agent aforesaid, as tiie wants ofthe Hospital may demand. Resolved, That an address be drawn up and pres-nted to the people of Georgia, signed by the Board of Managers in Richmond, and the Execu tive Committee ol the Georgia Relief and Hospi tal Association in Augusta, setting forth more fully the objects of our Association, and calling upon the people of Georgia to send all their con tributions through the Central Board in Augusta. Resolved, That this preamble and these reso lutions be sigued by the Executive Committee of the Georgia Relief and Hospital Association, and by ibe Board of Managers ia Richmond. Resolved, That all papers in Georgia he re quested to publish the foregoing preamble aud resolutions. Joseph R. Wilson, Ch’n. J. O. A Clakk, J. M. Selkirk, Commissioners Ex Com. Ga. R & H. Ass’n. Alexander H. Stephens, Ch’n. Henry F. Campbell, Vice “ and Medical Director. Lewis D. Ford, Jos. P. Louan, Surgeons in charge. James T. Patterson, Wm. H. Pritchard, Edwin A. smith. Board of Managers of the Georgia Hospital, Richmond, Va. J. T. Newbery, Sec’y. Richmoud. Oct. 14,1861. Approved by the other members of the Execu tive Committee of the Georgia Relief aud Hospital Association. Augusta, Oct. 18. 1861. Wm. J. Hard, Vice Ch’n. Henry Moore, Sec. Board Snp'ts. W. H. Potter, Cor. Sec. Ex. Com. J M. Newby, H. F. Russell, Geo. W. Evans, H. H. Tucker, E Starnes, Ex. Committee Ga. B. [A H. Association. Oct. 25,1861. ,23101. BY virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of Jones county, w ill be sold before the Court House door, in the t. wn of Clinton, Jones comity, ' on the First TUESDAY iu JANUARY rt hours of sale, about Eighty -rti and children, very likely anu V...-u>/iet consisting de House Servants and Mechanics, among smiths. Said Negroes are excellent / .-• Hands. Sold as the property of John Towles, late of Jones county, deceased, for the benefit of his heirs and creditors Terms of Sale: The terms of the Sale will be on a credit, and more particularly to be made known at the time aud place of sale. M. M. MILLS, Adm’r. Jackson, Butts Co., Oct 10, 1861. 21 tds. “Wiftiir EGOS, BUTTER, BIRDS, Squir- ils, Ac., for which the highest Mar ket price will be paid, by J. CONN dt SONS. Milledgeville, Oct. 28, 1861. 23 3t S IXTY days aftet date, application will be made to the Court ot Ordinary of Echols County, for leave to sell the negroes, belonging to the estate of Lott Coperland, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. JOHN D. PETERS, Ex’r. October, 26th, 1861. 24 9t. Administrator's Sale. W ILL be sold on the first Tuesday in Decem ber next, within the usual hours of sale be fore the Court-House door, Wilkinson county, Ff- ty-Seven and a half acres of land, more or less ly ing aud being in sa d county, adjoining lands of A. R Bundridge L. Branan aud the Dower of Mrs. Rebecc Holder, being ail that part of the tract known as the tract on which Thomas Holder de ceased lived, except that included in the Dower aforesaid. Sold by order of the ordinary Court for the benefit of heirs and creditors, as property of Thos. Holder. Terms on the day ot sale. REBECCA HOLDER, Admr’x. October 28, 1861 [E c] 24 tds RICH'D II. CLARK. SAM’L U. IRVIN. WM. TAYLOR. CLARK, IRVIN AND TAYLOR, SUCCESSORS TO IRVIN A BUTLER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AXjBAXT, ga., Practice in the Superior Courts of the South-west ern Circuit—in Terrell and Early Countiea in the Patauia Circuit—in Worth and Macon Countiea iu the Macon Circuit—and, by special contract, in any County in Southern Georgia. Nov. 3, 1861.24 tf. Eatouton, Nov, 2d 1861. Margaret G. Rose, i Libel for a dix-orce in vs > Putnam Superior Conzt James P. Rose. ) September term 1861. It appearing to the Court that said writ has not been served upon the Defendant and that he re sides without the limits ol the State of Georgia. It is ordered by the court that service be perfected on defendant by a publication of this order in the Fed eral Union, a newspaper published at Milledge ville Georgia, monthly tour months next preced ing the Dext Term of this Court. 1 do hereby certify that the above is a true ex tract taken from the minutes of the court. T. J. PRITCHARD, D. Clerk. This November 2d, Id61. 24 4m GEORGIA, Bulloch County. W HEREAS, Elizabeth Hendrecks, applies to me tor letters ot Administration on the es tate ot David Hendrecks, late of said County, de ceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all persons interested, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted the applicant in terms of the law Given under my hand officially, this 24th day of October, 1861. (D B) 24 5t. WILLIAM LEE, Ord’y. S IXTY days after date, application will ba made to the Conrt of Ordinary of Bulloch Couuty, for leave to sell all the lands, belonging to the estate of John A Bunce, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. ids) RICHARD A LANE. Adm’r. JANE BUNCE. Admr’x. Oct. 24th, 1861. 24 9t. WASHINGTON HALL, Zs Still Open to the Bnblic. S PECIAL Arrangement* fill beJfcR made for the accommodation of tbe T|ffM mbmuebs of the LEGISLATURE. N. C. BARN KIT. Oct. 7, 1861. 801m. 41