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fettlTED BY THOMAS HAYNFS ESQ.
VOS*. IV. NO. 23.
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POSTAGE.
It is a standing rule with this office, as wel
as all others, that the postage of all letters and
communications to toe Editor or Proprietor
must bo paid. We repeat it again,—and re
quest all persons having occasion to address us
• pon business connected in any way with the
•establishment, to bear it in mind. Persons
•wishing to become subscribers to the Standard
•es Union, are particularly requested to givethei
attention to this; or they will not have the pa
jeer forwarded to them.
TO ADVERTISERS ABROAD.
Persons, at a distance, who are desirous
•of giving their advertisements an extensive
-circulation, are respectfully informed that
THE standard of union presents the
means of spreading them before a larger'
number of readers than any paper in Geor-|
gia, er perhaps in the Southern country, i
with but a single exception. There is not [
a State or Territory in the Union, to which i
it has not found its way ; and scarcely a
Post Office in this State where it is not ta
ken.
TYEW GOODS.
THE subscriber has received a part, and is
now receiving his FALL AND
WINTER STOCK OF DRY G OODS, among j
w ich may be found the following articles, viz.:
Superfine Broad Cloths; different colored Cas
aimeres; do. Vestings; Rich Embroidered and '
Fig'd. Satins; Silks, do.; a new article called
Reps, fig’d and plain; plain black Isabella, do;
Black Silk, fig'd. and plain, of the best quality—
some 40 inches wide; India and Sarsuett do.;
Psrisian and Hemanni Gause; Plain Satin check
and fig'd Shallys and Shailyetts—a new article;
the French Brocade for the head; German and
English Merino's and Merino Gross De Naps, J;
Circassian, Jackonet, and Cambrics of different
qualities; plain, fig’d., dotted, and check’d dotted
Swiss Muslins; Irish Linen Sheetings 12-4;
Lawus and Diapers; Superfine Linen Cambrics;
Pongee; Ladies embroidered Linen Cambric
Capes, and Pocket Hdk'fs; Muslin Capes and !
Collars. Fur Capes; Boas and Ruffs Down do.
Ladies finest Kid Slippers, bl’k. and col'd.—new
est style; Gold, Silver and Bronze do.; White
•nd black Sattin do.; Kid, Calf, Morocco and
Village Walking Shoes; Water proof do.
a new article of French do. ; a general assort
ment of J-adies, Misses, and Childrens Shoes;
Gentlemen'* *»n<l Boys do.; Gent’s, fine Calf akin
Boot.; Opera ai?'l Navy do.; Kid, Morocco and
Dancing Pumps.
CROCKERY, HARE’FAREtf SADDLERY,
of each a good assortn.'ent. PERFUMERY ts
STATION AR Y. BRUSSELS t; SCOTCH
CARPETING.
Ready made Clothing.
A large and ettesMve assortment, among which
may be found. Gait's. Cloth Cloaks: Cloth. Mo
hair a«d Maciuua fiver Coats ; Frock and Dress
Coau. Paulaloons and Vests. Shirts. Bosoms,
and Collar*'; Menisto and Cotton net Shirts and
Drawers; Flaoaet do. STOCKS— a good as
•ortinest, Ladie* CJuti. plan ami fig’d. Merino
CloaU
Meeroo.l4r»>*p*etfully ask the attention of Plan
ter* <o ecwuiae ibis assortineitt of NEGRO
SHOES A. BLANKETS, as lie has a large as
sortment of «;*eh, acd WILL SELL THEM
AT A UGUSTA PRICES.
To those who visit Milledgeville, for the pur
pose their Fall and Winter supplies of
Dry Goods, he would, with his friends and the
pubtie. must respectfully invite them to call and
examine.
JAMES 11. SHAHAN.
Ortrdier 11. '£)—tf.
hT& j. shot we ill,
Druggists,
ripHE SIBSCRIBE.’vrt (former partners of
Ellis ShoVweii, & Co.) have resumed their
business under the above firm, at their old stand
opposite the Brick Tavern, and will keep a gener
al assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Surgical and
Instruments, Paints and Oils, of all kinds, Win
dow Glass. assorted sizes, Glass-Ware for shop
furniture. Perfumery, Fancy Articles, Brushes of
every description, Botanic and Patent Medicines
Carpenter’s preparations, also his Essays Medica.
Dye Woods, and Dye stuffs, and a great variety of
• Miscellaneous Articles, which they have received
a largo supply of, and intend keeping their stock
constantly replenished, so as to Ite able at. all
times to supply Dealers, Physicians, Planters and
others who may favor them with their custom.
Intending to be permanently engaged in this
business, the subscribers from their long experi
ence, hope to render it worthy the patronrgo of
old and new customers. Orders by letter will
laoet the same attention as if made in person.
N. B. Garden Seeds, assorted, warrented fresh
A liberal discount made to country dealers.
H. & J. H.
Oat. 11. 39—ts
of fllwtt©
Milledgeville Clothing Store.
GEORGE E. O’BRIEN,
(Successor to A. C. Fail,)
R ESPEC I I - 1 LLY informs his friends
and the public, that he Ims recently re
turned from New York, after selecting a new
and elegant assortment of Spring and Summer
Clothing , has also every article connected
with his line of business, which he expects in a
few days.
lie has also on hand, an extensive assortment
of Cloths, Cassiniers, Vestings, Hats, Hosiery,
A'c- some of which are of a very superior qual
ity.
ALSO,
A general assortment of Ready made Cloth
ing and Linens, all which he will dispose of on
. the most accommodating terms.
Having made arrangements with Mr. Josiah
Doles (of the late firm of Doles &. Choat,) to
superintend the Tailoring Department, whose
celebrity in the art of cutting is well known to
the citizens of Milledgeville and the public gen
erally, will ensure in ery instance first rate
and fashionable fits.
To those who may wish to have Garments
made to order, lie feels confident of giving en
tire satisfaction.
(tjr'All orders punctually attended to.
The Subscriber having engaged in the cut
tingdepartment of Mr. George E. O’Brien,
pledges himself to use his utmost exertions to
please all those of his friends and for tier custo
mers, who may favor him with a cal).
JOSIAH DOLES.
April 11, 1837. 13—ts.
NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
THE STAND formerly occupied by Mr.
John 11. Ware, and recently by Mr. J.
Doles, in this city, has been fitted up and furnish
ed at considerable expense, and is now open to
customers. In the arrangement of the establish
ment, the Confectionary department is entirely
separate and distinct from the Bar and Billiard
Room. To this arrangement the attention of
i the Ladies of Milledgeville and the County ad-
I jacent, is respectfully invited ; having adopted
; the plan with a view to their accommodation, the
I proprietor hopes to receive a portion of their
. patronage. The stock now opening is large,
well assorted, and of superior quality ; a few of
the leading artcles are subjoined.
Candies, assorted, Raisons, Almonds, Pre
serves, assorted, Jellies, assorted, Jams, assor-
I ted, Perfumery, es various kinds, Dried Cit
! ron, Currants, Prunes, Pigs, Cordials, assor
j ted, Champaign, Madeira, and other wines.
1 Candles, Sperm and Tallow, Loaf Sugar, Tea,
in Caddies and Boxes; Old London dock
I Brandy, Monon. Whiskey, Yellow Spanish
t Segars, Principee, do. Pepper Sauce, Ketch
| up, Pickles, assorted, Capers, Olives, Crack
\ ers, Cheese, Chewing Tobacco, Snuff", Sgc. Sgc.
all of which will be sold at a moderate profit for
cash or approved credit. Milledgeville, March)
22d, 1837. March 21 10—ts. i
Troyllill,
THE undersigned informs his friends and those
of the late firm of Cutter ts Cornwell, that
he iutends resuming the Warehouse and Commis
sion business at the store next above the one re
cently occupied by T. J. Chace, on the margin of
East Macon, known as the town ofTroy. He fur
ther informs the public that he has bought his
Goods, &c., and having now on the way, from New
York and other places. Dry Goods and Groceries,
together making his stock complete, which will be
sold low for ready pay, he will be ready to receive
Cotton early in the fall, ami be prepared to make
advances. He would particularly notice to his
friends the great advantages his Warehouses have
over those in the dense part of the city with regard
to fire, they being detached from other building and
at a distance from any street or lane and well en
close. H. 3. CUTTER.
ff?* The Macon Messenger and Telegraph, Mil
ledgeville Journal and Standard of Union, will
publish the above until further notice.— Georgian.
Arch st. 26—9 m.
A Good bargain.
FBI!IE subscriber determined on moving to the
** west, is now desirous to dispose of his house
and lot (formerly occupied as a tavern) in the
town of Monroe Walton county, which is well
improved with a store-room, very neatly fitted up,
and a very commodious dwelling, (with all the ne
cessary out-buildings, and two back lots) in a very
pleasant, aud the most business part of the vil
lage. Any person wishing to purchase, will do
well to call and exainiue the property.
ALSO
115 ncrCA Of* l*ai><L immediately ad
joining the village; as to health and good schools,
it is well known, that this village is not surpassed
by any in Georgia.
WILLIAM A. DRAKE.
April 11 13—3 m.
THE Firm of COWLES &. DAGGETT,
was bv mutual consent, dissolved, on the
4th of March last.
E. M. COWLES,
E. DAGGETT.
Copartnership.
171 . M. Cowles, lias this day taken into Co
ld partnership, Air. GEORGE SEXTON.
The business will heareafter be conducted under
the name and style of E. M. COWLES, & Co.
E. M. COWLES,
GEORGE SEXTON.
A continuance of the same liberal patronage,
heretofore extended to the firm of Cowles & Dag
get, is respectfully solicited.
April 11 13—ts.
Partners hi ~
JA.MIN xNOLDS, having pur
chased the entire of Messrs. Green IL
■’°i ,, . au, -. i ’ l 'L«naii McGehee,in the store of the
(t f ie business will hereafter be conduc
ted under the firm of SHAHAN BEALL, &
REYNOLDS, JAS. H. SHAHAN.
Milbdgoville. Dee.3o. 1836. 51—
GOODS AT COST!
THE SUBSCRIBERS offer their entire
stock of goods, consisting of DR Y GOODS,
CROCKER Y, HARDIE A RE. HA TS,SHOES,
tfc.at cost, for cash or approved credit.
All persons indebted to them by account are re,-
quested to call and settle by note or otherwise.
COWLES & WARD.
Feb.ruary 14 s—ts.
NOTICE
THOSE who have Land in the 12th, 13th,3d
and 4th districts in the Ist section, 3d 15th
and 21st in the second section; and 2d, 3d and
18th districts in the 3d section, can have their lots
superficially examined by the subscriber, and a de
scription given, by answering their letters of the
soil, local situation, and probable prospects for mi
ning advantages. Ashcis experienced in miner
alogy he will be more able to give a full descrip
tion of those lots than a comtlfon observer. A
letter with five dollars enclosed, directed to Dah
lonega, on or bofore'the firstday of June rtext, will
be attended to, atela eatrdid description given of
them by me,
JOHN MACLEOD
J>III*■*EOGi:VILLE, GEOI«mIA, Ti;Y MOItNINGi JIJNE 20, 1837. •
Capital Stock ssoo,ooo—All paidin.
IVERSON L. HARRIS,
AGENT at Milledgeville, of the Georgia in
surance and Trust Company, will takeFlre
and Marine Insurance out he most reasonable
terms.
THOMAS S. METCALF, Pres’t.
Wm. T. Gould, Secr'y
Directors of the Georgia Insurance anil Trust Com
pany, Novetvbcr Ath 1836.
Samuel Hale. Benjamin H. Warren,
David IF. St. John, Elisha Morton,
Adam Johnston, Edward Thomas,
Jacob Moise, James P. Stuart,
Solomon Kneeland, Samuel H- Peck,
Hays Bowdre, Isaac T. Heard,
Pleasant Stovall, William H. Morgan,
Artcmas Gould, Harper C. Bryson,
John M. Adams, John F. Cowling,
Andrew J. Miller, Edward Padclfoid.
Nov 17—44 ’
THE OGLETHORPE HOUSE,
IS now open for the reception of visitors, under
the superintendence of MRS. MARY A.
SMEAD.
CALHOUN & BASS.
Columbus, April 13,1837. 15—6 t.
THE Subscriber very respectfully informs his
friends and the publick generally that he
has located himself at the Marrietta Hotel. Cobb
C. 11., where he ofi'ershis services to search out
and test the value of Gold and Land lots, and to
make a true return to applicants in the counties of
Cobb, Paulding, Floyd. Cass, Cherokee and For
syth; at the low rate of five dollars per lot; at the
above stated place, reference may be had to the
State and Cheek maps, the quality Book, ami nu
merical list. Patronage in the above business
will be thankfully received by
DANIEL MAY.
March 11. 1835. 61 ts.
£agle Tavern.
FBI HE subscriber has taken this well known
stand, in the town of Warrenton, formerly
occupied by Joseph C. Harris, aud recently by
Brooks &• Kinsay; where he intends giving his
entire aud undivided attention to the accommoda
tion of all who may favor him with theircompany.
His Table will be furnished with the best the
country can afford, prepared by excellent Cooks,
and suited to the palate of the invalid, as well as
the healthy.
His Baris supplied with choice Wines, and Li
quors, and attended by an accommodating Bar
Keeper.
The Beds and bedding so important to the re
pose of a weary traveller, shall be neat and good.
His Stables shall be well furnished with proven
der, and attentive Ostlers.
With these pledges, the subscriber confidently
hopes, and believing that he shall sham a large
portion of the public patronage.
STEPHEN BLOUNT.
Warrenton March 9, 1837. 12—4 t.
Constitutionalist of Augusta, w ill in
sert the above foui times, and forward their ac
count to the subscriber. S. B.
ClßTik’s Hotel.
11IAVE the pleasure to inform the public that
the above Hotel will be opened on Saturday
the 11th instant, by Messrs. J. M. Roach &A.
Thompson, for the accommodation of all respecta
hie persons that may think proper to call. 1 have
no hesitation in recommending them as well qual
ified to keep a well regulated, quiet, orderly heuse,
and have no doubt, but they will give general sat
isfaction to gentlemen and ladies. Each of those
gentlemen have assisted me iu the Hotel for years.
J. W. CLARK, Former Proprietor
JAS. M. ROACH, ( „ . D
A. THOMPSON S Fresent 1 ro l >nelOTS -
Columbia S. C. March 10 10—3 m.
(U’The Charleston Courier, and Mercury, Au
gusta Sentinel, Savannah Georgian, Raleigh
Standard, Milledgeville Standard of the Union,
Advertiser, will please
copy the abeve weekly for three months, and for
ward their accounts to the subscribers.
CEDAR TOWN ACADEMY',
Paulding County, Ga.
FBAHE TRUSTEES of this Institution, take
-®- great pleasure in announcing to parents aud
guardians, and the public generally, that they have
engaged the services of the Rev. William Wood,
(former Editor of the Jacksonville Register,) for
the present year. Mr. Wood is so well known as
a gentleman of science, and successful instructor
of youth, that we deem it unnecessary to say any
thing in commendation of him as a teacher. The
situation of the academy is unquestionably healthy,
being situated iu the centre of the Cedar Valley,
the most southern blue lime stone water in the
State. Parents having dyspeptic, er unhealthy
children, would do well to send them to this Insti
tution. Board can be had cither at a public tavern,
or in private families, convenient to the academy,
on moderate terms.
Exercises to commence the first of May next.
March 28th, 1837.
TURMAN WALTHALL, j
LACEY WITCHER, ?
JOHN H. VEASEY, L ~
JOHN WITCHER. I 8
WILSON WHATLEY, J
April 18 14—3 t.
LAW.
THE subscribers have formed a copartnership
in the practice of LAW, under the name
aud style of
SmS&WAIzKEB,
and w ill punctually attend to all business entrus
ted to, them in the Cherokee Circuit.
HENRY L. SIMS,
M.J. WALKER,
May 9 17—6 t.
Address M.J. Walker, Clarkesville, Habersham
County, Henry L. Sims, Cumming, Forsyth
county.
ftJ“The Southern Banner and Standard of
Union will publish the above 6 weeks and forward
their accounts to either of the subscribers.
GEORGIA, I
Houston County. (
BEFORE me, James A. Bryan, a Justice of
the Peace, in, and for said County, person
ally appeared Edwards Moore, who being duly
sworn, deposetb and sayeth, that six notes of one
hundred dollars each, making six hundred dollars,
and payable to Edwards Moore or bearer, dated
on the fifteenth day of April last, and due the first
day of January next, signed by William Stephens,
have never been traded or transferred by him but
are rightfully the property of this deponent, w hich
he desires to be delivered up to the said William
Stephens, by any one who holds them in trust for
this deponent. Sworn to, and subscribed before
me, this 23d May, 1837.
EDWARDS MOORE.
J. 11. RYAN, J. P.
FBIHE Public are hereby notified, and cautioned
“ against trading for any of said notes as spe
cified in the above affidavit of Edwards Moore, as
the said Edwards Moore alias Cordy Edwards,
has discovered himself to be a great la ml thief, and
has fr6m Ids own acknowledgment put a stolen
tract of land wptfrt r»c fin- the aforesaid notes.-
WILLIAM STEPHENS.
May 30 20—ts.
OHf Const fence—-Our Country—Our Parly.
$ 100 Ke ward.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber at Rome,
in Floyd County Ga, on the wight of the
sixteenth es March last, a negro man by the name
of JIM, the property of the subscriber. Jim is a
bright mullato, about five feet, four inches high,
with straight black hair, ami small sprightly eyes.
He is very free spoken, and speaks the Cherokee
Language, and has endeavoured to impose him
self upon strangers as a Cherokee whose name is
Foreman. Jim has no trade, and desires to be
employed as a Clerk or bar keeper. Any person
who will apprehend the runaway and coniine him
in some sale jail, so that 1 get hiiu, shall receive
the rabove eward.
JOHN HENRY LUMPKIN.
May 9 1T 17—it.
the Kmiaway.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber living in
Warren county,on Wednesday the 27th hist,
my NEGRO MAN, BILL, well known on the
road between Macon and Augusta as a wagoner.
Bill is a tall likely fellow about twenty-seven years
of age, and has no peculiar marks on his person
by which a particular description could be given of
him. Bill has been absent from home ever since
the 2d of January last with his wagon and team
and did not return until Wednesday last, when he
immediately left without showing himself to any
of the white family. From information that I
have received, it is more than probable that he has
several hundred dollars w ith him, being the pro
ceeds ofhis freight since the 2d January. I under
stand that he has repeatedly shown his money, ami
1 think it likely that some w hite person may have
given him a free pass or enticed him off, as there is
no doubt many of Murrell’s gang lurking through
our State. A liberal rewa'd will be given to any
person who will apprehend said fellow and lodge
him iu any safe Jail, and give the undersigned in
formation to that effect at Rock Mills P. O.
TIIADEUS CAMP.
May 2. 16—4 t.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
Rana way 7 from the subscriber, living in
Talladega county, Alabama, on the 15th of
April, 1836, a small negro man named ISRAEL,
commonly called IS, about 20 or 21 years old,
about five feet high, stout built, dark complexion,
and has a sleepy look, he is quick spoken. I un
derstand that he isiu Warren county, Georgia, in
the neighborhood of Williams' Creek meeting
house. I will give fifty dollars-to any person that
will aporehend said negro, aud confine him in any
safe jail in this State, oi-deliver him to me in Syl
lacogga, Talladega county, Ala.
HENRY GIBSON.
Syllacogga, Ala. April 1 hh, 1837. 15—4 t.
*»* The editors of the Federal Union, Standard
of Union, ami Southern Recorder will please give
the above four insertions each, and forward their
accounts to me in Syllucoga, Talladega County,
(Ala.) forpayment.
CAUTION. —All persons are forewarned
from trading lor a note of hand, given by
me to Edward Moore, for seven hundred and
thii ty-seven dollars, due the first day of J anuarv
next, dated the 7th of April, 1837; as I ant
determined not to pay said note, unless I am
compelled by law.—Also, I forewarn John W.
Cowart and D. 11. Brown, from paying twelve
hundred and sixty-three dollars, in small notes,
given to me as administrator, on the estate of
Jordan Smith, deceased, due the first of Jan
uaiy next, as I was swindled out of the same,
by said Moore.
TEMPERANCE SMITH.
May 6, 1837. 18—3 t
11EAD QUARTERS, Ga. t
Carrolton, May, 11, 1837. J
General Orders.
Ordered, that the Annual Convention of the
Field, Staff, Company, and non-commissioned
officers, and Regiments of the Bth Division of
Georgia Militia, take place in the following or
der, viz:
Dooly, Tuesday and Wednesday, 25th and
26th July.
Houston, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
27th, 28th and 29th.
Bibb, Monday 31st and Tuesday Ist August.
Crawford, Thursday and Friday, 3rd and
4th.
Upson, Monday and Tuesday, 7th and Bth.
Monroe, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
10th, 11th and 12th.
Pike, Monday and Tuesday, 14th and 15th.
9th DIVISION.
Merriwether, Monday and Tuesday, 16th
and 17th August.
Troup, Friday and Saturday, 18th and 19th.
Heard, Monday and Tuesday, 21st and
22nd.
Coweta, Wednesday and Thursday, 23rd
and 24th.
Carroll, Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26tb.
Campbell, Tuesday and Wednesday, 29th
and 30th.
11th DIVISION.
Newton, Friday and Saturday, Ist and 2nd
September.
Walton, Monday and Tuesday, 4th and sth.
Dekalb, Thursday and Friday, 7th and Wth
Cobb, Monday and Tuesday, 11th and 12th.
Paulding, Thursday and Friday, 14th and
15th.
12th DIVISION.
Floyd, Friday and Saturday, 6th and 7lli
of October.
Walker, Monday and Tuesday, Olli and 10th.
Murray, Thursday and Friday, 12th &. 13th.
Gilmer, Monday and Tuesday, 16th & 17th.
Cherokee, Friday and Saturday, 20th& 21st.
Cass, Monday and Tuosday, 23rd and 24th.
WILLIAM BEALL, Asst. Adjt. Genl.
May 11. IStf
samsas TUtei’i
CURED BY EXTERNAL APPLICATION.
DR. A. G. HULL’S UTERO ABDOMINAL
SUPPORTER is offered to those afflicted
with Prolapsus Uteri, ami other diseases depend
ing upon relaxation of the abdominal muscles, as
an instrument iu every way calculated for relief
ami permanent restm-ation lo health. When this
Instrument is carefully ami properly fitted to the
form of the patent, it invariably affords the most
immediate immunity from the distressing “ drag
ging and bearing down," sensations which accom
pany nearly all cases of Visceral displacements of
the abdomen, aud its skilful application is always
followed by an early confession of radical relief
from the patient herself. The Supporter is of sim
ple construction andean be applied by the patient
without further aid. Within the last two years 700
of the Utero Abdominal Supporters have been ap
plied with the most happy results.
The very great success which this Instrument
has met warrants the assertion, that its examina
tion by the Physician will induce him to discard the
disgusting pessary hitherto in use. It is gratifying
to state, that it has met the decided approbation of
every member of the Medical Faculty who has
applied it, as well as every patient Who has worn
it.
The Subscriber having been appointed agent
for the sale of the above Instruments, all or
ders addressed to him will he promptly attended
to.
WM. C. POWELL,Druggist,
M-rlledgeville Georgia.'
May 23 I'9— $5'
FBIOCARRIAGE MAKERS.—For sale iu the
beautiful and flourishing village of LaFayette,
Chambers County, Alabama, an improved lot in
a public and pleasant part of the village. There
is on the lot a dwelling hupseaiid other necessary
buildings.
Also, a large two story shop suitable for
the carriage making business, a timber house, and
a smith’s shop.
Thevillageof LaFayette offers an inducement
to the carriage makers rarely to be met with. The
terms will bo libera). For farther particulars ap
ply to Richards & Baugh. LaFayette. or to the
subscriber iu Warrenton Georgia.
CIIAI’AIAN F. MADDUX.
June 6 21—4 t.
E ATONTON FACTORY.—This establish
ment is now, and is expected to continue in
firm operation, spinning from eight hundred to a
thousand pounds aday, and weaving witli between
thirty and forty Looms, and it is the clear and de
cided interest of tire Southern people to support
theirown Factories, and especially in cotton, upon
which their prosperity so essentially depend*.
The subscriber is owner of two fifths of the a
bovc Factory, and now offers it for sale at cost
aud interest, at 8 per cent from the time the mo
ney was laid out until he is repaid.
JOSIAH FLOURNOY’.
May 20 1837. 19—m3m.
Union Meeting.
FHHIE FRIENDS of the Union are requested
to meet at Monticello, Jasper County, on
Saturday, the Ist dayofJuly next, for the purpose
of nominating Candidates for the next Legisla
ture:—also, for county officers for said county.
UNION MEETING.
The union democratic repub
lican PARTY of Sumpter Countv,
are respectfully requested to attend at the Court
House in AMERICUS, on the first day of Ju
ly next, for the purpose of nominating candi
dates to run for the Legislature, the present vear.
THE COMMITTEE.
SALE OF LANDS IN WALKER#
UNION 4k PAULDING.
ILBTILL lie sold before the Court House Door
w V iu Walker County, on the first Tuesday
f iu August next, lot of laud number tw» hundred
and nine, in the 28th district of formerly Chero
kee. now Walker county.
Also.—Before the Court House door in
Union County, on the first Tuesday in August,
lotof land number nineteen, in the seventh district
of formerly Cheiokee, now Union County.
Also.—Before the Court House door in
Paulding County, on the first Tuesday in August
next, lotof land number four hundred and thirty
eight. in the third district of formerly Cherokee,
now Paulding County. All sold as the property
of Thomas A. Banks deceased, late of Elbert
County, for the benefit of his heirs. Terms Cash.
May 16,1837 19—tds.
THOMAS JONES,
WILLIAM BAILEY,
YOUNG L.G. HARRIS.
Executors.
*,* The Columbus Enquirer will publish the
above until day of sale.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Georgia.
Milledgeville, 27th May, 1837.
To the Tax Collectors of the State of Georgia.
It becomes my duty to lay before you the
following concurred report of the Committee
on Finance of the last Legislature, and to re
quire you to act in strict accordance with its
provisions.
T. HAYNES, Tr.
IN SENATE.
The Committee on Finance to whom was re
ferred the letter of the Tresurer on the subject
of the description of money to be hereafter re
ceived in the Treasury, have had the same un
der consideration, and" beg leave to report—
That in the opinion of your Committee no le
gislation on the subject is at present necessary—
that the Banks of this State, from their returns,
are in a most sound condition, and so long as
they continue so, it would be invidious to make
any distinction between them.—That in the opi
nion of your committee, the Treasurer should
exercise a sound discretion, and if any of the
Banks of this State should, from any circum
stance, fall into discredit, he should promptly
direct the Tax Collectors to refuse to receive
the paper of such Banks, and in no case should
they be allowed to receive in payment, any
thing but Gold or Silver, or the bills of specie
paying Banks of this State.
Your Committee therefore beg leave to be
discharged from the further considerat ion of this
subject.
In Senate, agreed to, 23d Dec. 1836
ROBERT M. ECHOLS,
President of the Senate.
Attest—John T. Lamar, Secretary.
In the House of Representatives,
Concurred in, 24th Dec. 1836.
JOSEPH DAY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Attest—Joseph Sturgis, Clerk.
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legal decision.
BALDWIN SUPERIOR COURT,
MAY TERM, 1837.
Batsev and Children, 1
vs. \ App'l. for freedom,
Thomas Johnson, Guar- )
diau aud claimant.
This was an application upon the part
of Patsey, a colored woman, and her chil
dren, claiming their freedom under the act
of the General Assembly of Georgia of the
26th December, 1835, Pamphlet acts of
1835, page 102.
The first section of the Act provides,
“That it shall and may be lawful for any
Justice of the Inferior Court of any coun
ty of this State, upon the complaint of any
free person of color, that he, she, or they,
are fraudulently and illegally held in slave
ry, to make due inquiry into all the cir
cumstances of the case; and, if, upon such
examination, thejustice shall be satisfied
that there is probable ground to believe that
such complainant, or complainants are
improperly and illegally held in a state of
slavery, it shall be his duty to order such
person or persons into the custody of the
sherifi of the county, until the pretended
owner or owners shall enter into bonds with
good security for double the value of such
person or persons of color, not to remove
or attempt to remove such free person of
color, from the county where this examina
tion is held, before tlie cause is finally ad
judicated, whereupon it shall be the duty
of the sheriff, to deliver such person of color
to such, pretended owner; but if the person
claiming to be the owner or proprietor of
such person or persons of color fail, or re
fuse lo give bond and security, a-s aforesaid,
the sheriff shall retain him, her or them, in
his possession.
Section 2d. It shall be the duty of the
justice of the Inferior Court, before whom
the examination is had, to reduce the state
ment to writing and to return the same to
the Clerk of the Inferior Court of the
county, who shall docket the case, stating
the names of the parties, See. which shall
stand for trial the first Court thereaftes, &.c.
Section 3d. The Inferior Court shall
cause the parties to make up an issue in
volving the complainant’s right to freedom,
which shall be submitted to a jury as in oth
ercasesjbul either party being dissatisfied
with the verdict, shall be permitted to ap
peal to the Superior Court, without giving
bond and security, as iu other cases.
The 4th Section provides, That if the
person of color sutceed, he shall be set at
liberty and have a guardian appointed.
Professing to pursue the remedy ap-
P' inted by this Act, Iverson L. Harris,
Wm. 11. Torrance and Samuel Rockwell,
Esq's, presented a written petition, on be
half of Patsey, and her children, to Mr.
Justice David Brady Mitchell one of the
Justices of the Inferior Court of Baldwin
county, alledging their freedom, and that
they il were fraudulently and illegally held
in slavery," and claimed as slaves by
Thomas Johnson, (as guardian of certain
children) of Putnam county, Whereupon,
the said Justice issued his order to some
ministerial officer to take the body of said
Patsey, and her children, and bring them
before him. They were accordingly taken
into custody by a constable, and five days
afterwards tlie examination was taken by
Justice Mitchell; his examination reduced
to writing, stating his belief that there was
probable ground that they were improper
ly and illegally held in slavery. This ex
amination was returned to the Clerk of the
Inferior Court of this county, and docket
ed, and at the last term of that Court, an
issue was formed tube tried by a Jury.
Johnson, the claimant, appeared before
that Court, excepted to the legality and
regularity of the proceedings, and pleaded
to thejurisdiction, but was overruled. The
issue was tried and the negroes succeeded
in their claim of freedom; and the ease now
comes before this Court by appeal.
When the case was called up for trial,
the counsel for Mr. Johnson announced,
that before proceeding to the merits of the
issue, they had certain preliminary objec
tions to urge before the Court, and' Sub
mitted, on a motion to dismiss the proceed
ings, the following positions.
l,st. That the whole proceeding was ir- |
regular and illegal, inasmuch as Justice I
Mitchell, before whom it was commenced, I
was, pro hac vice, a judicial officer, constitu- ’
ted a Court of very limited and special j
jurisdiction, and that, in the measures he ‘
had adopted, he had not strictly pursued ■
the statste, which he was bound to do. j
2d. That the Constitution of Georgia I
provides, that all civil cases shall be decided '
in the county where the defendant resides.
That this a civil proceeding involving the
right of property, and that Johnson resides
in Putnam and not in Baldwin county,'as
appears by his plea to the jurisdiction before
the Inferior Court.
Il was stated,- and admitted by both sides,
that these object’fofls Were taken'before the
Inferior Court.
The counsel for Patsey and her children,
in reply to these objections,- insisted that
Johnson came too late with his objections;
that, by answering, he had admitted the
jurisdiction, and had waved all irregularity
by giving bond and joining issue—that ap
plications to set aside proceedings for irreg
ularity must be made in the first instance
ami as early aS possible.
That the constitutional objection shotfld 1
have been taken by Exceptions to the Opin- ■
ion of the Inferior Court, and brought tipi
here by Certiorari.
That this is not a suit but an issue, simi
lar to that authorised in claim cases, in
which the claimant comes forward 2c vohirr
tarily makes himself a party.- Therefore,
Johnson cannot insist upon the violation of .
any right guaranteed by the cortstilutioTr.-
That in claiirt ca’ses the oht'is lies tipoii the
plaintili’ in execution. That, in the spirit
of the Constitution, there is no defendant -
FUItLISIIFD BY I» L. ROitiXStri
Wr<jfLF NO.
'in this ease* That it is not an action—
' tions are iu‘al, personal#or mixed; and ibis'*
is neilher-**'tliey arise upon coHtracts;- or'
upon some injury, and are for tli« recovery
ol a sum due; or for d-asnages, or s-onie-*
thing in specie. This its rather a proceed-’
ing tn rem, a simple ftisue of freedom or’
slavery* It is rather in the framre of :<*
' Habeas'Corpus, the issue answering to the'
return to that writ. That Mr. Johiuort had
no right to complain that the proceeding
was instituted in this county; for he either'
brought the negroes litre# er they W-ere here’
by bis consent, &tc*
That there is no law hi Georgia' whitfr
contemplates or authorizes free persons of
color to institute any proceeding in ilieiff
own name.-; they mast, therefore,! appear’
by guardian, or counsel, or some friend,,
who is a free white person. Thaly indeed,
the Legislature had not the power to au
thorize them to appear in person. They
could not write# and are denied by law the
privilege of being taught! tlrat art.
To this it was replied by NJr. Johnson’s
counsel that all the argument an-d authorities
cited, on the other side, apply to defects
of process, and not to a proceeding of this
nature. That there are only two statutes
in Georgia, by which persons of color mffy
prosecute a proceeding to establish their
freedom, that of 1770 and that of 1-835,
under which this proceeding purports to
have been instituted. By the former, there
is a provision for the appointment of a
guardian, and he must sue out bis action of
trespass, in the nature <4* ravishment of
ward. This is a regular action. By tlie'
act of 1335, the persons of color must
make their complaint in person; and it is
not required to be made in writing* This
must have been designed to remedy the de
lay by the appointment of a guardrail un
der the act ul 1770. And-tlie Justice was
bound lo listen to the complainant in per
son* The proceeding could be connneneerl
in no other way, as there is no statute, an<f
no provision in the statute of 1835, au
thorizing any other mode of procedure*
Persons of color can ex'ercise no right, ex-'
cept that granted by statute. Free white
persons cannot institute proceedings iw
Court by attorney, except by virtue of ait
act ol the Legislature; therefore, the gefr
tlemen who presented this petition before
Justice Mitchell, and in whose name it is
proceeding here, had no authority to do
so. The statute contemplates no person
as thewc/or, but the stave himself; and mav
not the want of proper parties be taken
advantage of at any moment, and at any
stage ol the case, when it is discovered bv
tlie Court? The Justice made the order'
without due examination, and this appears
by the statement. Tire examination did
not take place till five days after the negroes
were taken into the etrstody of the officer;
they had been taken, by the Justice’s older#
from the custody of those to whom they
were hired by Mr. Johnson. If does Mrl
appear tkat the complaint was made vol-*
mitarrly. These objections were all made
before the Inferior Court, which was tire’
earliest period at which they could be taken#
i and the only tribunal before which they
i could be urged, for the statute does trot
j contemplate the justice before whom the
- examination is first taken, as a person be
fore whom any litigation can tafke piace.il
is an expartc procedure. Could, therefore,
the person whose rights are to be affected
by tt.e proceeding be precluded from talking
advantage, before the Inferior Court, of
the irregularity before thejustice who takes
the statement*
All proceediwgs before Inferiorjititficato
ries must be strictly pursued, Os they will*
be declared void. Tliere is no analogy
between this and a’ claim case* Tlnr
claimant brings the case into Court# and ir
qitasi plaintiff; the judgments are different#
and the consequences different.- Unless a
claimant is present at the sale, and con
ceals, by fraud, his title, it is i¥ot affectedl
by the sale. But a judgment its this case
would be conclusive upon all the world.-
By the corrst’rtufion, no privilege is clear
er than that which guarantees that’ a man
shall not be called out of his county, to de*'
fend bisriglits.-
Nor is it necessary to tafke Exceptions
and bring the questions here by CerjiorarL
i The appeal brings the case up ittilstotality','
; and we may now insist upon al 1 ! the pleas
; and exceptions taken hi the Court belbw.
Il the provisions of this act a’fe enforced,
i owners of slaves may be deprived of their’
I property without any oppoi fu’rtity of de- -
j leiice. Tlie slave has only to r'uii'aWay ter
j some remote county# with a corrupt white
' niati, or alone, institute his suit and procure
his- freedom# before ifis ovvnt r could evet>
bear where he had gone, &-e.
By the Court. In* tanking at the*
provisions of this most extraordinary stn*--
title, the conclusion is forced upon the miiidV
either that it vVas designed, by the gentle--
man who introduced-she bill before tlie le
[ gislature# to suit some particular' Clise;- OF
that rt passed, With great want of ehutiob#
through that VhFightetied department' of tlie'
government. This remark is- made with*
the most entire’fespect for those co‘'nrdiuate'
departments who are charged with' the - duty
of legislation. It is not to be expected-dint
the Legislature and the Executive can look
forward t<v all the bearings of a 1 statute*
(when its provisions come to be applied in>
their practical opei’atibn) upon- she citizens
and their figh's*
In their motion so dismiss t’fr'Ps pfbcCedmg,
the cctinsel for Mr. Jofritsoir nave urged
tWo exceptions*
Ist. That the pToceodtrtgs a’fe irregular
and illegal, inasmuch-' a*s they have no?
strictly purstred the requisites of the sta- -
tute; the Justice being, for this purpose# *
judicial officer of special and limited l pow
ers.-
2tad* That Mr. .lol>w>W#hviWg A resident
of Putnam, and' not of BaFdhvin county#
this court has no jurisdiction.