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Resolutions of Bond. Whereas, during die last session ofCongress, various petitions were submitted to, and received bv that body, having tor their object the Abolition of Slavery within tl e District of Columbia ; and whereas, various opinions exist in relation to the right of that body to receive such petitions, audio act upon them. Ami, •trange as it may appear, that diversity of opinion was linind «ven among the delegation from this State ; and we, believing that the period has arrived, when, not only Georgia, but the whole South should present an undivided and uniform front upon this all absorbing subject • lie it, therefore, R> solved, by the Smats an I House of Rep resentatives in General Assembly met: Ist, That Congress lias no right, under the Constitution, to interfere with slavery in the District ofColumbia, or any where else within the limits of the United States. 2d. Resolved, That Congress lias no right to receive any pe tition whatever, praying for the action of' that body upon any anatter whatsoever, not within the constitutional sphere of its action. 3d. Resolved, Tlr.it Congress, in receivin g petitions for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, violated the spi rit of the Constitution, and that the members from Georgia who voted for their reception by that body, grossly betrayed the in terest of their constituents. *S(r.-Gil len vCiled ll e foil, wieg addition-..1 •xp'miotoiy Resolutions, ut the ««in« lima disclaiming any intention to vote cither for the original tresolnnous ollcred by Air. Betid, or tor tlio»e offered by himself. ° &*-lbe it further R.-solced, That every difference of opinion, prove* corruption in one or the other. Ail bs it further ft solved, That a petition, or praver, is very offensive to liberty and property, however respectful and humble it may be. An I be it further Restrived, That to receive and read a peti tion, is to grant the prayer of the petition ; therefore, every! member of Congress who admitted the reading of the petitions of the Abolitionists in the late Congress, did theiehv grant the prayer of the petitioners. And, inasmuch as a majority in tile House of Representatives of the late Congress of the United Stat-** dill admit the reading of such petitions, therefore slavery is abolished in the District of Columbia, so far as tuat branch of the national Legislature could doit. Anri be it further Resolved. That any man c.au-know the con- 1 tents of a petition without reading d. And be it further Resolved, That it is inconsistent with the ■oat tire of this Government to read a petition, or suffer it read. And be it further R solved, That although the Congress of th« Coiled States, in 1790, did admit the reading of petitions, graying the abolition of slavery. Where ? In the District of dDelninbia? No ; in the States. Audio which that body res ponded in ike words follow ing, to wit, “ That Congress has no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them in any of the States, it remaining with the sev- i •«ral States, alone, to provide any regulations therein, w hich liu- TOanity or policy may require.” Yet the aforesaid Congress of 1790, (hough just out of the Revolution, knew not the spirit, of this Government hail as well as a Virginia JF&e-iuim, 'By Mr. McAllister, in lieu of the original offered by Mr. Bond, 1 * nd the umcn J.neuts tillered by .Mr. Gibson. 1 w . . 1 »» heyeas, during the late sess o i of Congress, petitions w ere ' •■bmitted to that bn ly, havingfor their object the abolition of ’ ’ ** er F * a t' l - Di«trict ol Columbia. And whereas, the people s of Georgia remain mich tng-d, an I adhere unalterably to the ‘ «(Uiwon tin inim .ttsly expressed through their Representatives at 1 xhe last cession of the Gem ral Assembly, as to the right of Con- 1 gre« t.o abolish shivery in the District of Columbia. 1 Beit therefore Res dr l by the Sm ile an I House ts Reprc- 1 uenltiltces of the State of Georgia, That the District of Colom- 1 bta t* the common property of the people of these States. That I lhe right ofex. lusive legislation in it, ve-tetliu the Congress 1 of the United St ites, is derived from the Constitution, which 1 recogniies and guarantees the rights resulting from domestic and tint any interference by that body with those rights, will be it i mthorix-d by, and contrary to the spirit of that sa red charter of American liberty. And whereas, an bo.mst difference of opinion exited among the representatives of this Slate, as well as among the Represen tative* from other States having interests and institutions idenli cad with war own, as to the right of Congress to reject, unheard, retilioo* coming from a v porti hi of th ■ people. And whereas’ whatever may have been the opinions of our Representatives in lire late, session of Congress upon this abstract point, the motives •f all were honest an I patriotic, having for their aim the pros perity of tii? S ruth, and tire com non good oftheir common cotin *y. B' it farther Resolve I. If,;. That th? conduct of our Repre sei|tative> in Congress daring its last session, deserves, as it has received, in t’l-ir recent re-eleciio.i to that body, the approba tion of the people of Georgia. Au I whereas, the freemen of G orgia by re e’ecting to Con gres* their Representatives, among whom such honest diversity of opinion existed, have expressed their views upon the whole subject matter. Be it therefore Resolved, fyc. That it is inexpedient and im proper fir their Representatives in the Legislature, who, with those in Congress, are alike the servants of the people to give iniruetions, or express opinions, o i a subject tip m which that people have distinctly spoken. Mrf'onu 11, Chairman of the Military Committee made the foil owing 11 E P O R T , The Joint Standing Committee on Military affairs, to w hom »a* referred hi* Excellency the Governor’s special Message on the ♦nhjert of the claim* and accounts of such persons as incur red expeaces necessarily, and rendered seni.es in suppressing Indian hostilities and protecting the frontier,in the south, south ■western and Cherokee counties, during this year, which have «ot been paid by the Government of the United States, have had ■the inme, "together with the a •comp.ini ing dociimenU, under (heir consideration. They, respectfully, accord w ith tlsc Gov ernor in hi* recomincndttiioii that provision slionl 1 be made and n stiflicicnt sum nppmpritvd that the nceotitils nfmc aid may be immediately settled by the State for the relief of those hold ing such claims, and that the State shall lake such steps and m dte sin h application and arrangement through it.; Executive as may be proper to procure the amount so paid by her, to be refunded by the General Government. By the documents and facts to' *o your Committee referred, it appears, that heavy expenses and arduous service* have been sustained ami undergone, by many person* in sitppessiug the hostilities <«f th* Indians, and protect ing the South, South-Western and Ulwrokee countie*, during this year w hich are unsettled and in some instance* not provided for by the General Government, >• it which will, it i* believed, be fully settle/l and paid b\ the Government to the State, upon ; a lair exhibition of the fart* and testimony; in regard to them *n I the i-irc’itnitancc • umler which di? same are paid by the State. The spirit of patriotism w ith w hich many of our fellow i citizen*, have been actuate I to iicrifiee their property and ren der theii* services, in defence of - their country, entitles them to the highest esteem from their country, and their magnanimous a* well as valorous conduct in its defence, reflect* upon them a credit, deserving applause, and upon the State, an additional evidence ol her distinguished d.votedne -; to the institutions anil frevduni of the country, and the patriotic fia lings of her citizens; but w ithout some interference on the part of the State, those,; who have suffered, and who justly deserve remuneration for their expenditure* am! compensation for their ser; i in sup pressing the hostilities of tin- In dians, must still suffer, on ac- j count of the necessary del.iv which will occur in the eff-< t ing an 3dj:: : .:.-,ierjt am] pay.:> nt of their claim?, Yottr committee uduced from the belief, that by every principle of’ justice and yHct equality, it is butjtiat, in accordance with the reeonim.-n --_ < ation of bis excellency the Governor, respectfully propose the _ adoption ofthe following resolution*, to wit: [. Resolved, That the sum of thousand < oll.irs be, and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose I of remunerating and compensating (hose who may have, during t it* y eay expemled their property, money or effects in purclias ‘ mg or furnishing, necessarily, any stores, for subsistence, forage, < amp equipage, or munitions of w ar, or w ho may have rendered services in any company or corps of men of said’ State, after be ing, or without being, mustered into the service ofthe United Mates, (orsuppressing Indian hostilities in the counties named and the adjacent country, and which claims or accounts have I not >een paid and discharged by tie Government of the United states or its pay-master. litso.red further, That persons holding such unpaid accounts may present their accounts, authenticated by the certificate of toe officer commanding the corps to which they severally were nttaidn d, and such other testimony as may be necessary to esta blish the justness and correctness of their accounts, and of their not having been paid, and when the same shall have been certi fied by the Comptroller-General, whose duty it shall be to audit; and certify the same, certified, as entitled to pay, to the Gover i nor, the Governor shall draw his warrant for the aiwount so cer ; tified as due ; Provided, such account shall be bv him also np- jproved. In conformity with the recommendation of his excellency the I Governor, | /itsolved, I hat the turn of six hundred dollars be paid to Sa muel b aris, as an indemnity for that amount, paid out by him i for the apprehension of two Indians, who murdered a white ’ family in Walker county, which was offered as a reward by him, I upon his own individual responsibility, the emergency being so as not to allow time to apply to the Executive. A Bildt To be entitled An Act, to alter and amend a part ofthe first Section of the third Article of the Constitution ofthe Slate SscTio.x Ist. Beit enacted by the Senate anti House of Rep resentatives rs the State of Georgia in General Ais-rnbiu met and it is hereby enacted by the authority ofthe same, That as soon as this Act shall have passed agreeably to the requisitions of the ConstHution, the following shall be taken and adopted in hen of, to wit: ' The Judicial powers of this State, shall be vested in a Supreme Court lor the Correction of Errors; a Superior, Inferior, and Justices’ Courts; and in such other Inferior Courts as the Legis lature shall, f. mu time to time., ordain and establish. The Su preme Court shall consist of tlnee Judges, who shall be elected by the Legislature, for such term of years as shall be prescribed by ' law, and shall continue in office until their successors shall be ' elected and qualified, unless removed by the Governor, on the ad- ' dress of two-thirds of both branches ofthe General Assembly ! for that purpose, or by impeachment and conviction thereon. ) Pile said Court sh ill have no original jurisdiction, but shall be a Court, &luG€, for the '.rial and correctii.n of Errors in law- and ' equity from the Superior Courts of the several circuits, and shall ! sit at least nine month; in a year, at the same place, as maybe directed by law, for the trial and d. krmination of writs of error ' from the Superior Courts of this State, Aud the Slid Court * shall, at each session, di>p >se of, and finally determine each and even case on the docket of such Court, at the first met'iug after J such writ of error is brought, without c >st or counsel tfl unitors, j except postage, unless providential cause shall require its contln- ', nance. 'Die Judges of the Superior Courts shall be elected bv " die Legislature, for the term of three years, and shall continue 1 i.i oflic.-until their successors shall be elected and qualified ; re- • movable oy the Governor, on the address of two-thirds of both ‘ bram-bes ofthe General Assembly, for that purpose, or by im- C peachmeut and conviction thereon. The Superior Courts’shall ' have original jurisdiction in all criminal cases (except as relates • to people of color, and fines for neglect of duty, and for con e npt of Court,; for violations against road lav.’r- and for obstructing water courses, which shall be vested in such judicature orribu nal, as shall be or may have been pointed out by law, and ex- ’ cept in ali other minor ofienres committed by free white persons, and which do not subject the offender or offenders to loss of life, , limb or member, or to confinement in the Penitentiary; in all such cases, corporation courts, such as now exist or may hereaf- ! ter lie constituted in any incorporated city, being a sea-port town < and port ofentry,may be vested with jurisdiction, under such * rules and regulations as the Legislature may hereafter, bylaw, ‘ direct) which shall be tried in the County where the crime’was u committed ; and in all cases respecting titles to land, which shall ’ be tried in the County where the land lies, and also, original ju- ” risdiciion in all other civil cases, and shall have power to correct errors in inferior judicatories, by writ of certiorari, and the said S Superior C iurts shall have appellate jurisdiction in such other cases as may be pointed out by law, in cases arising in infer!- * or judicatories,which shall, iu no c.tse, tend to remove the ' cause from the county in which the action originated. A d To authorise the construction of a Raii Road communication ‘ from the Tennessee line, near the Tennessee River, to the point on the South-Eastern bank ofthe Chatlahoochie River, ‘ most eligible for the running of Branch Roads, thence to , Athens or Madison, Milledgeville, Forsyth and Columbus, and to appropriate monies therefor. Sec. 1. Beit enacted by the Senate and House of Repre- f senlatives, of the Slate of Georgia, in General Assembly met 1 i/m/t/Am/zy enacted by the authority of the same, That a * Rail Road communication, as a State wcok, and with the funds ' of the State, shall be made from some point on the Tennessee line, near the Tennessee River, in the me st direct and prai lica bie route to some point on the South-Eastern bank oftheChat tahoochie River, which shall be most eligible for the extension of Branch Rail Roads; thence to Athens or Madison, Milledgc vdle, Forsyth and Columbus, and to any other points which may he designated b;, the Engineer or Engineers surveying the same, as most proper ami practicable, and on which, the Legislature " may hereafter determine. Am! to effect this, two-thirds of the land to be derived to this State from the surplus fund ofthe L n.led Slates, be and the same is hereby appropriated an 1 set apart. SEC. 2. An ! be it further cnarled by the authority aforesaid, f 1 hat a competent Engineer shall be forthwith appointed bv the I Governor, whose duty it shall lie to make an accurate and in- <• strumental examination, survey ami location of said road, and an e estimate of the probable vost, which said Engineer shall be an- | thorized and empowered to employ such assistants, siirveyorsand <• attendants, as shall he necessary, speedily and effectually to ac- s compli.Ui such survey and location and an estimate of the exm n- n ses thereof, and the salaries and expenses shall be paid out of the f Treasure of this State, for which purpose the sum of sixty thou- i san I dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated and set t I apart. ; 3. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid a I hat so soon as a report of such survey and location and esti- t m ite shall have been made by the said Engineer to the Execu- • five, it tile same shall shew the work to be practicable at area- t sonalde expense, a Siiperiiitviidant shall be appointed by the Ex ecutive, whose duty it >h;dl be to advertise for proposals for die t c instruction of -aid road, or such parts thereof, as* shall be de- i t •rminf d by said Supei intendant, under the ad vice of said En- ; g m;er,to lie first built; andon the receipt of satisfactory proposal*, i the -aid Siiperiiitendant shall accept such of them as shall be most advantageous to the State, and shall insure the construe- ' ; tion thereof, within a lime, to ho allowed by the Siiperiiitendant, : and slfrdl have authority to require such .'-eciirilics as shall be deemed necessary to insure the faithful performance of the con-1 tract; Provided, that the width of the tract of said Rail Roatl, I shall la- .'ve I.it. from tie- inner edge of one rail t > the inner ed-'<- I of the o'.liei', ° 1 THE STANDARD OF UNION. d Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That when funds shall be - needed to defray the expenses ami cost of the work on said road, t‘ <>r ior materials; or for the fulfilment of contracts, the same shall he applied for to the Executive, on the certificate of the Superin- • tendaiit.and on the production of said certificate, it shall be the • duty of the Executive to make a revuisition on said fund for the > amount of such certificate. - Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty > ofthe said Engineer and Superintendant to make quarterly 1 to the Comptroller General, a return of the full atm nut oftheir ■ respective disbursements, and to produce their vouchers ther-fur, I and it shall be the duty of said Comptroller to audit such ac -1 counts and to make a full and detailed report thereof at the end ‘ of the session. I Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, fyc. That the Engineer and Superinu . dnnt of the State, shall have full power and au ‘ thority to treat with any owner of land, or any executor, admin istrator, or guardian, hating the legal custody and management thereof, through which said Rail Road may he cut or coiistruct ■ ed, or from which any timber or other material may he taken for the construction of said Rail Road, and to fix amfagree upon a i compensation for the same; aud when said Engineer and Super- I intendant cannut agree with such owner so aggrieved, (and in all cases where an executor, administrator or guardian is con cerned) the amount of injury or damage sustained, shall be in writing submitted to and shall be adjudged and shall be deter niined by three arbitrators, sworn to dojit .tire between the State of Georgia and the party so aggrieved, one of whom shall be chosen by the said Engineer and Siiperiiitendant, one by the oth er party and a third by the two so chosen, or in the event of their disagreement in such choice, by any three or more ofthe Justi ces of the Inferior Court of the Comity in which sm h land may lie, either in term time or vacation—all which submission, choice or appraisement and award shall be reduced to writing, and no act bona fide of any executor, administrator, or guardian, and in conformity w ith this act, shall, in any manm-r, prejudice bis, her or their interest, but shall be binding on the heirs-at-law, lega tees or orphans, w ith w hom he, she or they may Eave to account. And it shall and may be lawfid lor the said Engineer or Super intendent tor and on behalf of the State, or for the other party, to the award of said arbitrators, to preient to them a written declaration of dissatisfaction therewith, and desire to appeal therefrom, who shall thereupon transmit forthwith, to the Clerk ol the Superior Court of the County wherein said land may lie, all previous proceeding* in the ease, together with such appeal, to be tried by a special jury, as in other cases of appeal, without formal pleadings or issue, which said appeal shall be prosecuted on behalf of the State, by the Attorney or Solicitor General, of ficiating in such Court; and upon presentation to the Governor of any such agreement or award, attested by a Justice ofthe In ferior Court of the County wherein said land may lie, or of a ver dict of a special jury in any such Superior Court, certified bv the Clerk thereof, whereby the payment of a sum of money lias been accorded, awarded, found or adjudged to any individual in ; the manner herein pointed out, together with a relinquishment of of the land, ifanywere in dispute, it shall be his duty to make a requisition upon the fund herein before appropriated, in satisfac tion of the c aim so adjusted. In making the said valuation, the appraisers, or the Court (in case of appeal) shall take into consideration the loss or damage which may accrue to the own ers in consequence of tiie land being taken, or the right of way being obstructed: Provided, that no difference or disagreement between the State and any land holder shall operate by injunc tion or otherwise, to suspend the progress of said work; but he same shall in al! cases be continued without interruption. And Provided further, that it do not interfere with the house, mill or other building, or yard, or grave-yard inclosure of individuals or churches. • Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That whenever the said Rail Road shall intersect any public road, the State shall build a safe a.id substantia! bridge, or other means of' crossing, to be afterwards maintained by the State, and any public or private br.d. “S may afterwards be built across the said Rail Road, Pro vided, such bridges shall not interrupt the u e of the Rail Roads. Sec. Bth. And be it further enacted, fye. That any person, injuring the property nf the State, or who shall unlawfully throw earth, stones, rubbish, trees, logs or ally other matter iu or upon the Rail Road, shall be punish ,rl by indictment fora misdemean or, and on conviction, may be fitijd and imprisoned, or fined or imprisoned, at the discretion of the cotti t; and shall, also, be li able for such damages as maybe occasioned thereby; to be re covered by action at the suit of the State, or t>f any person ag grieved in any court having jurisdiction. Sec. Gil;. And be it furllicr’enaeted, S,c. That said Rail Road! shall be known anti distinguished, as the Western and Atlantic Rai’ Road ofthe State of Georgia. Sec. 10. And for the encouragement of the construction of Branch Rail Roads, from the terminus of the said State Rail il.i id, on the Chatt'ahooehie, to the several towns of Athens, or Madison. MiHerlgcville, Forsyth and Columbus, Be it further enacled, lyc. That so soon as charters shall have been obtained fur the construction of said Branch Rail Roads, or any ol them, and one-half of the stock shall have been subscrib ed lor it- all or either, it shall be the duly ofthe Governor to sub scribe, in the name of the state, for one-fourth of the capita] stuck of such company or companies : /Vowz/tv/, that the said SKbscription shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars, to any one Branch : And Provided, also, that the State shall not he required to pay any part of said subscription, until the whole capital slock of my such companies shall have been subscribed lor: Provided, also, that nothing in this Act shall be so constru ed, as to prevent the State from authorizing any company, now, or hereafter to be incorporated, to intersect or cross said main t. tmk, or any branches with any other road : and further Provi ded, that the tracks of all Branch Roads, by this Act contempla ted, shall correspond in width with that ofthe main trunk. Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the said Rail Road shall cross the Chattahoocbie River, at some point, be tween Campbellton, in Campbell County, and Wynn’s Ferry, it> lid! County. Sec. 12. And he it further enacted, Sfc. That the Engineer shall, from time to time, at least every three months, report to the Governor the progress of said work, and that he cause the same to be immediately published in the several Gazettes of Mil ledgeville, 7Z'c Select Committee to whom was refrred the Message of his ( Excellency the Governor, ra tfive loathe expens-x incurred by the South-IVcr.l rn and Cn robes Counties in this State in lii ! suffpression. of In littn hostilities, fr. b:g leave to That they have had the same under consideration, and that from the facts submiitcd, it appear* to your Committee that' heavy expenses haw been twcessnrily incurreil bv many ofthe I citizen* of Georgi i in p irchusing snfidstence, of suppressing equipage, and munitions of war, toi the purpose of suppressing Indian hostilities in the South Western and Cherokee Counties of this State, lor which it is but reasonable and just that they should be remunerated and the monies re-imbtirsed. And wherc nsmnnv of the citizens of the Counties aforesaid, influenced from themost patriotic motives, have xoluntcered and entered into the service, and were actively engaged in the suppression of the h-gtdiiies ofthe Indians, and in the protection ofthe Iron iers an I who w ;re not mustered into the serviceofthe Unitep States, and consequently were not p:.- I. Ard whereas, it is but right ad just that the hurthen ofthe war should he borne equally by all, and that they should be paid for the your Committee thercfozre oiler the following Resolutions. lisolv d, I hat hi.; Excellency the Governor, be authorised to mploy some suitable person to audit all accounts for service* rendered and money expended, in procuring subsistence and for age eampeqmpage and mnniiion* of war, iosse/snsta'med in ac turn, ami for medical and surgical attendance to wounded gnd prisoners, «c. for the suppression of Indian hostilities in this State which have not been paid for by the United States, and upon the same being admitted as just, that he draw hi* warrant npouthe reasury, f,,r such sum or sums of money ns w ill fully pay offand I discharge the same. ‘ ' /hw/rc//,'That the per.-,on appointed to examine am] audit ac cents of this kind, be entitled to receive the sum of (per diem us compensation fir the same. Resolved, Flint for the purposes of fully defraying the expen ses*- aforesaid, the sum of dol |: irs be> - at|d t | )e same is hm eby appropriated, am] that the same be inserted in the Appro priation Bill of the present session of the Legislature Tie Committee to whom was referred the Executive Message and communicatrnn, relative to a Geological Survey of the State, having caret i,.y considered the same, b g leave to R E P o R T 9 That by the neat little volume and its accompanying charts, referred to us, it appema, to yum- committee, that a’ part of the intelligent c.hzens of Burke and Richmond, influenced by th< ir knowledge of the utility of such a survey, have, at their own ex pense, employed 1 rolessor (Jotting to examine tiie Geology, Botany and M ineralogy of their Counties. Your Committee advert to tin* liberal act, for two purpose*. Fust, to show that the pubhcmiml accords with the wise suggestions on this subject, embraced in the annual Executive Message. And secondly, to commend the citizens of those counties, for their enlightened pub lick spirit, in thus preceding the Legislature in coiumencing the great work of scientific agricultural improvement. And his with pride, we are able to say, that though Georgia has few Van Rens.dear’.- in fortune, she has many rich in intelligci ci. patriotism and munifieentdevotion to this interesting cause. But while we pay this merited tribute to the enterprise of Burke and Richmond, we would beg leave to remind the Legislature, that the bn; den of public improvement should never be imposed or private munificence. The expense of iuvewigations, iu which the State is directly interested more than individuals, should b<- borne by the State; and if such investigations be left for private curiosity and liberality, the country must, for a long time, be compelled to languish for want of them. Your committee feel bound to notice too, in terms of high com mendation. the labors and book of Professor (Jotting. To say that he has brought much in elligence and devoted signal itiUtis try to the im u r, into our economical, and e*necially our agri cultural geology, would not be full justice. W<> regard bis work as eminently useful; calculated, first to excite and then k> guide a spirit of improvement among ali classes of wur farmers, at once 'mnorableto them as citizens, and useful to them as icdividuals. Suc h a spirit been long needed in Georgia, and if properly cherished by liberal legislation, will conduce to the wealth and comfort ol every member ofthe community, and will be especial ly advantageous to our planters, farmers and miners. Thai such a spirit will be elicite.; by Mr. Cutting’s work, is rendered nearly certain, by the impulse already communicated, wherever he lias operated, and wherever his valuable book lias been read. It is matter of congratulation with your committee, that oae of his acquirements has, at length, been induced to bring his sci ence and zeal to the practical improvement of our agriculture; to the analysis ol our deep quarries of valuable architectural rocks, and to the intelligent developement of’Georgia’s countless min eral treasures. Ihe labor and wealth of our people have bees, hereto.’ore, wasted upon wild and ruinous experiments, both it planting and mining, merely for want of that scientific guidatic. ifluriled fiy such facts and principles, as those discovered in t a late Geological Surveyfof Burke and Richmond. Such bimd experiments should be suffered by an intelligent Legislature, no longer to disappoint the enterprize of our people, by termi nating, not in the realization of dreams of fortune, or iu the accomplishment of moderate expectations, but in the impoverish ment ami compulsory emigration of all who embarked their for tunes in them. If exhaustion and desolation perceptible iu the deserted and briar-grown plantations in the old counties of Geor gia apprize your Committee, that they hazard nothing, hi saying that misguided agriculture has not only w asted the once fertile fields ol Georgia, but has banished thousands of people from oui soil. They have gone to seek, in the Prairies of the West, the identical advantages with which intelligent legislation might haVf furnished them at home by bringing Philosophy to co-operatt with it labors of the gold mine, the iron mine, tiie cornfield and the cotton patch* But without regarding this as a matter of scientific curiosity the questioh presents itself, will such a survey as that made it: Burke and Richmond, be useful, if extended’ over all the State? lour Committee will not attempt to detail all the possible ami appropriate answers to this enquiry. It occurs to us, however, that Georgia is backward on this subject, already is she far behind those States, where we are accustomed to look for bright and useful examples. And though our former temporizing and timid policy on some subjects ofimprovemeat, would seem to indicate, that we are resolved never to lead, but always to follow in th; wake of the grand march towards perfection of society under popular Government ; yet on this subject, we have mitii now, Laded even tofo.low. Great Britain, France, Germany, abroad; and at home, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut. New York and Pennsylvania, by their enlightened legislation, have all, long since directed the eye of science to the composi tion and capabilities of their soils : to the mine* of their moun tains and the peculiar regulation of their latitudes. Maine, 31 - ryla.id, Virginia and Ohio are treading in their footsteps. To the enquiry : “ Will such a survey benefit Georgia ?” we will answer then, only by pointing to the green field, which beautify the landscapes of the North ; which clothe in verdure a land’, that came barren from the hand ol nature as granite could make it : and which sustain by their exuberant harvests forced from a sterile soil by the hand ol scientific husbandry, a crowded anil thriving and virtuous population. Why should not equal results approve similar legislation in Georgia as equally beneficient ? To the mind of your Committee there occur many reasons, re sulting from a more genial climate and kindly soil, for believing thatsuch a legislation, providing for such a survey, would be e ven more beneficial to Georgia, than to any other Slate. And persuaded as we are the great utility of knowledge accruing from Geological investigations to our mimrs and planters, and by the symptonsol public desire for such a survey to be carefully made in every county, we take great pleasure in unanimously recom mending the following resolutions. Resolved, That there be appointed by the Governor *ne com - petent Geologist, with a suitable salary to enable him to devote bis whole time to the subject, and who may employ one, or -more assistants not exceeding three,‘from time to lime as be may think necessary, and that said Geologist shall be required toexaminc personally, every part ofthe state, the mineral ores and im tids, the soils, waters and water courses, make Geological maps ofthe diflerent counties and drawings of the sections in which shall he noted the diH'-Tent formation. He shall procure specimens of the different ores, minerals and metals and point out the relative value of the same, according to the most approved mode of An alytical Chemistry. He shall analyze the soil? in different coun ties, with particular reference to their agricultural importance and capability and shall asci-rta'in the correct annuftl magnetic variation, and make an anneal report to the Governor. Ani be it further resolved, That when said Geologist «hall have completed the survey ofthe whole State, he shall construct a man 61 the same on Geological principles, in such a manner as the same may be engraved, on which shall be designated in appropriate colours all the rocks and o-thcr formations, miner- ; erals, metals, soils &c. the dimensions of which map shall not 1 be less than six feet by four. And be it furtheriresolved. That said Geologic,shall at theclosc j, of his survey prepare, or cause to be carcl'udv and accurately prepared f‘or the press, subject to the tlispcsition ofthe Legisla ture, a detailed report in one, or riort) suitable volume?, of the j Topography* Economical and scientific Geology of every f county and section of’(lie Slate, accompanied with section lines,» drawings Ike. ofthe different portions of the State ami ol inte’.- 1 esting organic remains. And be it further resolved. That there be thousand dollars appropriated out of any moacy in the Treasury not oth erwise appropriated for this service, to lie expended by the Gov ernor hi th-’cmidovnient of a competent Geologi.t on the best terms possible, and that the further rum of thousand dollars be appropriated out ofany money iu the Treasury uoi otherwise appropriated tor the purchase ol instruments, apparat us, horsd, vehicle &c. for the use of the survey, which shaft be deemed tiie property of the state, and subject toils control. And be it further resolved, Geologist shall be sub ject to be removed for neglect of duty after being duty notified ofsiich neglect Ly the Gt>ver;mr and uE.of’if fyfu.-iug to co::i:T ! with ju*t requisitions. ‘ ‘ TcEfair Safe. WILL BE SOLD, at the court-house in the town • of Jacksensvillc, Telfair comity, tai the first Tuesday in Februaiy next, within the legal hours of sa e, the following pro-' perty to wit: One negro man by the name cf JIJVT, about 48 year* ohl, levied on as the property of I iioniasi Fletehcr, to s i iifj a 11 ft, istued from the Superior Court ol said comity, in fa > or of Jolm L. Lumpkin vs Thomas Flel< her, property poiutou cos. by plaimifEg attorney. A.s<, one negro troy by the name of HENRY »■ levied on as the property rl Thomas Fletlmr. to satisfy two fi fas, issued from the Superior Court ofsaid county, one in favor of George New boll,, vs. Thomas Fietchcr. and George R. M’Call. se curity, and An«>n I’msolt. vs Thomas Flrt.iic-t, pr.il erty it d oc.t by G. L M’l 'all, sth De cember Is.’jti. ELIJAH Vr ELLS, sherifl. December 15, 4d—-tds. rEI HE SUBSCK I HER offers for sale, a Tan- Jfl- y*r<l, coiitaiuing twelve or feitrtecn Vats, besides Limes mid Pool*, and the situation is well capable of large improvement, if necessary it lia» a large two story shop, the Beam House and Bark Mill, are in good repair. Payments w ill be made , asy For furtiier particulms anplv to JOHN BREEDLOVB. Decatur, DeKalb, Nov. 8,18 B«. 48—It. GEORg-J A, Forsyth comity. JESSEE THOMAS ofthe 79jjh Dis*. G. M tolls before me. one sorrel mure, witfl some white hairs, a blaze in her face, both hiud.legx wlme up to her bocks, a lm®p ou b*sr left sule, four feet, eight or ten im he.s high, Appraised by- Thomas Rogers, aud James L. Venable, tu> be , worth io.ty'.ioflure, this 2tih Nov. Irftij. ROBERT VENABLE. J. P. ! Recorded this 3d day of December, ; a .true extract from 11? Estrav Book. JOHN H. RI’SiEL, e. i. c. December 15. 44.—5 k Georgia jFeAaiisde C'oSivg-e, Scutoua-nugh, Go. THE uxeereises oJ' ibis' iuslitutmu wilt bo resumed on AloUuav lire Abib 1*37. ' From tho flattmng'ct’tcouragtsneijS *' C jhw» received during the present year, we ha • ■; adu; every exertion, aud have sUweed&f in onu dll ' the sei ic of Lirs.t ra.e leaciters iu the 4. - - r i'b<y b.au* wilit them cst -.ouials of reijg.ais cwma« :u d ■ most influential gentlemen in the unitfii States. \V o have made arrangements to i*ave a Shawr , ud’s Hall attached to.jbe Aoxtitufion, ac tho .lead of which will be iklrs. b 'kl.'i'A’E, tm eldtr* iy lady, whose domestic iiabiu? iv t e govermuent of young Lreles, are vtiQf It gh.y extolled. We futvo been fed ta tfus step, from the inconvenience which young Ldicjii expenouco in going to and oumisig" from their, boarding houses during inclement, weather iioju me time they lose, owing to lire dumestic ar- ■ raiigemeuts of other hcus.es, not, cuTtkispoutliug, with our own; tor the suka of Luvutg a4 tint young ladies, at ulHtmes, under uwsuycuAtsiaifi of the teachers, as many of tt»w mo io neglect their studies, uud becoa-e emoim* their mauucis and language when xmt sh,bym.ta4 to such a check; and, umiliy, tlre> cuu- out feel d.cm elves as respOfts.b.o rer tliose who board elsewhere, us tor those who hoard (Rih them. We do not wish to bo understood us<*i<t* tatiug to our patrons, but respoetlmiy stA« .nil Hie above Hints to Ihctr so bur CO«S.iy\;iixdum A contract has bceumade tor having c nnpl®- ■eu early in the ensumg.yutu-, a b eunue Gym nasium, for physical educuiiuu. Yottiig Lmies who may desire to speak the Fr i.c i fai:g g?, will :ave uncommon ad»iw»- vantages tuiurded them here. M.-S. D’Este was educated in France,, is a lady of superior ao c .mplishmeuts. ”“d Svehl'n French «ed ■sb wiili mpialihciniiy. rincipai auzl iCs Ibrother likewise speaks the language. OFFICERS. L. luAFASTE, readier of Freech, Spap» ish, Latin, Grammar,-Logic, Rhetoric and. Bd-> les Letters, History, Geography, AriUimeds, &c. A. B. V. A FRO US, A. S. teacher cf Chem istry, Natural Piiilos.ipby, Astrouemy, AJgeWj.'* Geometry, Trig! nometry, Moral and lutieiiiKt tual Philosophy, &c. Airs. DT.S I ix, teacher of Drawing Painting in all their branches, and AsaisLtuit iu French and Music. V. LA I’Ab I E, teacher of tlio Tbeos'y ai.d. Practice of Music. TERMS. Elementary pupils, per term, gyft) A ll-Olliers, u u Board-, including, washing, fuel, candles, &c. per month, MV SlC.— Piano and Guitar, per term, each, ‘ ag Use of Piano, psr term, > Dwtwinz, in Crayon or Pencil, per term IS Paint a;, iu ml or water colors, per term, Fiends Latin and Spanish, each per term, One half of the above terms will bo bly required in advance. No pupil will be received for a less time them one term, aud those who come after the begin ning of a term will be charged from tho time ofcntrancc, but no deduction will be mode for leaving before the end of the term. ANNA M. LATASTE, L. LATASTE, ■ J Prwipak. The Augusta Cbtonid-, and Coenftc tionalist; Macon Messenger; Columbus Enqui rer; Athens Whig; Savannah Georgian, an 4 Republican; Miner’s Recorded, and Darina Telegraph, will each insert the above mco ■ week until the 15th of January , and after that monthly for two months, and send me a copy of the paper containing it. L. L. Dec. 8. 4# ' KOTICE. Agreeable to an erd el «r h,, in-oew- Court of Warren county wnen sitting (Hr oniitiai-y purposes. Will he sold ou the first Tnesdaj in .Hmrirvnsirt nt the Court House door in I.nrtenlou, Warrm comity, within the legal hours of sale, the lands and negres belonging to Robert VV niton, !at« rs Warren comity deceased, co'hsistine of 76 acres, of land lyimrou the waters of Middle Credt.io's-. ing lan.-!* of Scott, Hardin, ami Joy.— Gqo Negri*, man Bo’> abi'tit 65 years of age, also, one nar»edi I’hilis about 7C years of age, one negro girl nntnsd Adelin ? 15 years of age. Also. w’..t bo sold m the town of Carnesvi’la h'rankl-’.! at the Court house door on first ” uesday in Mtuch ncxl, one track of lend cm- itiinitig ’’r»7.j acres lying in Cobb Creek Aft ejd for‘the benefit of the heirs and credited of *t;id deceased. SEABORN DOZIER, Arffo‘r. Warren co tuny, Nov. B—j AJti. (EJTOLEN—Yesterdnv, from a Stere in Rr*nl k 9 street,a Large Gold Homing Lev. r WAT(*H, makers name Richard I’owis. L mfon, number 8191—-wiih a small <r ick on ti e dial—rod had attached to it a peculiar urule, small Valier Key. \ reward ofthirty-iive dollars will he ;iv ntou’e nersou who will return it to this offi,-,.. m,d fifty liu.ln s fo.i the apprehension aud coinictimi of ti n t.iiel. De< ember I—3t. ~ 2" L’liedgeville Slnm.ard ol i iron, and Macon Telegraph w ill copy the < hove three time*, ■•nd forward ’dioir a count* <J this office fo|-goUec» i non.