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Poor Mr. Clay, how we should pity him. with forty millions
ofjnoncy. nud no friend base enough to touch “ one red cent.’’
M hat could the man do, but put into his own breeches pocket,
and therefore constitute himself the great Sub-Treasuior of
the nation.
The people should look to this matter in time, if they
wish the wheels of government to ho kept in motion.
THE LICENSE LAW.
No subject has agitated the public mind for a long time
past, which we have viewed with more regret, or which wo
approach with greater reluctance, than that which stands at
the head of this article.
Considering the advance of civilation, morality and religion,
as essential to the freedom and happiness of mankind, we have
beheld their march, and w itnessed theirttinmphs, •* w ith grat
itude to heaven, and joy to onr country.'’ The progress of
moral improvement in our own State, within the last ten
years, has been so apparent, none should doubt the ul
timate success of the means by which so much good has been
doue, if applied with steady and untiring perseverance. And
what are those incans? They are simply, an appeal to the
moral sense of the people, enforced by reason and argument,
by precept and example; holding up to their view, the incal
culable benefits resulting from a life of soberness, morality,
and religion, both as relates to their happiness in this world,
and their highest and dearest interests ui the world to come:
and viewed as a work of moral reformation, which is only to
be accomplished by operating upon the hearts and consciences
of men; and confirmed as we are in this belief, we feel our
selves impelled by a sense of duty too stroug to be resisted, to
enter our protest against the measure recently sot on foot, of
appealing to the arm of the law. This wo shall endeavor to
do, with a proper regard to the feelings and opinions es those
whose views are iu conflict with our own, intending only to
present a calm aud dispassionate exposition of our settled
convictions.
Before we proceed farther with the subject, it is due to our
selves to say, that we are uot opposed to the cause of Tem
perance. We believe that great good has already been doue,
■nd that much more would result from a steady adberance to
the course heretofore pursued: and it is not from a desire to
throw obstacles in the way of those, who have heretofore la
bored so fervently aud successfully in elevating the moral
character of the people, that we oppose the present scheme,
but because we do conscientiously believe that the passage of
the contemplated act, would have a tendency to check the
progress of moral reformation, and to paralyze the effoits of
those who are engaged iu working it out.
Our first objection then is, that the law, if passed, will prove
to be wholly inadequate to the end proposed, unless we are
greatly mistaken iu its object. As we understand it, it goes
u> fai ther than the prohibition of retailing spirituous liquors
iu the smaller quantities, while it leaves the wholesale dealer,
the exclusive privilege of supplying the whole community in
larger quantities; ami to every citizen, the right of drinking
■ t home, whatever his appetite or habits may require. Pass
the law then, and how much is done for the cause of Tem
perance ? The evil will still be among us. and those who are
■ddictecPto its use will still obtain it, aud the ouly difference
will be this, that the drunkard who used to go abroad to in
dulge iu intemperate habits, will make his own house the
•cene of intoxication and riot, to the great auueyauce aud evil
example of his family.
In the second plae, we hold it to be partial in its aim aud
tendency, because, if the sale aud use of intoxicating liquors is
an evil of such magnitude as to demand legislative interposi
tion, let the penalties of the law fall with equal weight upon
every offender. Iho ouly effectual means of eradicating an
evil, is by striking it at the root. Therefore, ‘-lay the axe uu
to the root of the tree.” Strike at once at those, from whom
the retailers obtain their supplies. Include the importer and
the wholesale dealer,—prohibit them from bringing it into the
country, or vending it to the people, and retailing houses and
tippling shops will no longer be a subject of aiiuoyaiice or
complaint. Il it is a sin to sell a gill, how much worse it is,
to sell a gallon, and yet the minor offender is to be proscribed,
■nd punished, while the greateris to be upheld by law. Isnot
this injustice. But why not go farther, and make it a high
crime or misdemeanor to drink at all, and punish every man
accordingly? We see no reason why that may not as well
be done by the Legislatuie, as the measure under considera
tion, for if it is right and proper to decline by statute, that
men shall not sell intoxicating spirits, it must be equally so
that they shall not driuk them. That would at once eradicate
the evil, (provided it could be enforced,) and produce, by one
decisive stroke, the consummation which has been so devout
ly wished. We repeat, you must strike your enemy in a vi
tal part, if you would subdue him. You must cut down the
tree and dig up the roots if you would destroy it. But if you
■re not prepared to go the whole length—if you will uot at
tack the enemy in his strongholds, we tell you now, that your
efforts, as at present directed, will ultimately bring you to a
most “lame and impotent conclusion.”
There is another view of this subject which demands the
deep and serious reflection of eveiy citizen. It is the une
qual manner in which it will operate upon those who violate
its provisions. It must be apparent to eveiy one, that io
counties where the measure is advocatid by the mass of the
people, prosecutions, convictions, and punishments, will be
the consequence of its violation, while in others, where the
current of popular opinion sets strongly against it, it w ill be
generally violated with impunity, or if prosecutors should be
found, the Juries, being judges of the law and the facts, will
acquit; and such will be its certain operation, that while
it will be punished as a crime iu one county, it will be justi
fied and sustained in another. Any law, therefore, which
does not act equally in every part of the State, and upon all
the people alike, ought not to exist under a republican gov
ernment.
But although the law may be passed and the penalties de
nounced, who is to enforce it? If it is violated who are to
prosecute? Is this free country to become the nursery of
spies and informers? Are the citizens of this republic to be
dogged and infested with the most degraded and abandoned
of the human race ? Are eaves droppers and prosecutors by
profession, to be tolerated iu this laud of liberty ? It cannot bo.
What is the obvious tendency of such a measure ? It. will
lead, on the one hand, to a contempt for, ami violation of the
public law, and a disrespect for our public institutions, while
on the other, it will call into action, the energies of the most
debased and worthless, who disregarding all moral obliga
tions, will, in many instances, add perjury to their black cat
alogue of crime, for the purpose of ensuring convictions to en
able them to pocket the informers moiety of the fine. It may
be answered that respectable citizens will take upon them
selves the office of prosecutors, and that committees tnay he
formed for that purpose, ns they have been in Massachusetts;
but we tell them it will not do in Georgia, “ where man hath
yet a soul, ami dare be free.”
IVe maintain “that nil men are created equal,” mid that
the whole end and object of republican government is, to se
cure to the people the highest degree of Liuertt and j
LquAHTr, of which mankind are susceptible.
We also contend that any system of legislation, which di
reitly or indirectly, destroys or infringes the one ar the other, ;
is in violation of thesa great fundament d principles—op: ns a
door for the enactment of partial and opptessivc laws, and of,
creating distinctions in society, fatal to liberty—and that eve-j
ry net, whether State or Federal, which attempts to control
our opinions, political or religious, or our choice of pursuits or
residence, when they do not interfere with the rights of others,
is an encroachment upon civil liberty; the perfection of
which, is, the power to do as we please with ourselves aud
our property, without infringing the rights of our fellow cit
izens.
I But if the contemplated measure succeed, one portion of
the people will be denied the right to choose their own pur
suits; will be denied the power to do as they please w ith
themselves and their own, although in doing so, they would
; uot infringe upou the rights of others; for it has not. to our
knowledge, beeu assumed, that the opening of a retail house
by a citizen, upon his own premises, or those to which he en
joys a legal occupant title, is an infringement of other
men's rights; because no oue is under the slightest compul
sion to deal with him ; his liquors are harmless if men will
uot swallow them, and it is a matter of the freest choice with
his fellow citizens, whether or uot. ho will ever sell a drop.
As well might an act bo passed prohibiting the sale of lauda
num, arsnie, or prussic acid, because the excessive nud inju
dicious use of either, will inevitably result in death.
It can not. and will not be denied, that any system of par
tial legislation, iutouded to act upon particular classes, while
all others are left free to the exercise of their own volition, is
unwise, unjust, and anti-republican ; because, in the full en
joyment of the gifts of providence, and the fruits of their own
industry and economy, all men are equal, and equally entitled
to the protection o( the laws ; but when tl ey are made to
trample down the weak by prohibitions, pains, and penalties,
then may the victims of a policy so repugnant to the spirit of
our free institutions, well complain of the injustice of their
Government.
However pure and philanthropic may be the motives of
those who are urging this proposition with so much zeal upon
the public, we must be pardoned for expressing our firm con
viction that they have mistaken the best, and only means to
insure success. We hold that the vices of mankind are not
to be overcome by harsh and violent measures, for all history,
aud all experience have shown, that every salutarv reforma
tion which has ever been effected in the moral condition of ths
world, has bee« the offspring of the benign precepts of the
gospel, operating upon the enlightened judgment of mankind-
The Christian religion requires no factitious aid to ensure
its final triumph. It looks not to the arm of flesh, nor invokes
the power of Government. It holds out to all the world, the
choice of “ life and death.” It sets before them, “ the beau
ties of holiness” and the reward of the righteous, while it
thunders “ the terrors of tho law,” and denounces the penal
ty of eternal damnation upon the guilty head of tho obdurate
sinner. It eschews all compulsion, and leaves every rational
being to the entire and uncontrolled exercise of his own free
agency. Such was “the faith once delivered unto tho Saints,”
and such is the faith, by which tho humble Christian in every
ciime, is looking forward to a glorious inheritance in “ ano
ther and a better world.”
We oppose every thing which savours of a union of Church
aud State, as not ouly dangetous to civil liberty, but tts tend
ing to check tho progress of “pure and imdefiied religion;”
and not only has our regret, but alarm been excited at the
effort to mingle this question with the politics of the country,
and to make it a test of tho fitness or unfitnsss of candidate
for public office. The principle involved, is one of vast mag
nitude, and sttikes home to every reflecting mind. A totaj
disconnexion of Church aud State, is a fundamental maxim
in the republican creed. Let them then preach temperance
every where—induce every man to abandon tho use of ardent
spirits, who is willing to do so from a sense of duty and they
will carry with them the benedictions of the good aud the vir-
I tuous. Reclaim them also, from all their sins, and the bles
■ sings of heaven will rest upou you. “The weapons of your
warfare should not be carnal,” but reljitig upon “the power
of God unto salvation.” you should put your trust in him alone,
asking aud receiving assistance from no earthly tribunal.
If temperance is the end and object of the projectors of this
schema, we are led to inquire why it is, that those whose sig
natures are solicited and obtained to these petitions and me
morials are laid under no restraints to abstain from the use of
ardent spirits? If it is intended to produce a reformation in
the moral habits of tho people iu this regard, the nets of its
i advocates should go hand in hand with these professions.—
Every man who becomes a petitioner, should “ shew his faith
by his works.” From the moment he signs bis name, he should
seal his lips against all further indulgence, and thenceforth,
“ touch not, taste not, handle not the unclean thing.” But how
stands the case? Why it is lamentably true, that no such re
straint is imposed upon them, that the very individuals who
are calling upou the Legislature to prohibit tho sale of intox
icating liquor, are left free as ever, to uso it as they please.
We are not of that class of moralists, who hold that the
end justifies the means. If you would inculcate a great moral
principle, your actions must cor espond with your professious;
in short, when people say grace, they should live grace.
The more we reflect upon the subject, tho more deeply are
we impressed with the belief, that no good can result from the
measure. It is already engendering the worst of feelings,
and exciting the most angry passions. In places, it has assu
med the character of a political question; former distinctions
are obliterated, and bitter and violent contests will ensue—
and it is our deliberate opinion, that if it is carried much far
thci the elements of discord and confusion, will he rife in
the Lind. Strife and contention will follow. Neighbor against
neighbor, brother against brother, father against son, and son
against father; until the very object for which it was set on
foot will be lost sight of in turmoil, excitement,and Violence-
Extract of a letter, to the Editor, dated,
Indian Springs. 10th July, 1839.
Dear Sir:—l arrived at this place a few days since, and
found the preparations for receiving and entertaining com
pany, superior to any thing 1 have heretofore witnessed.
There are two houses of Entertainment, commodious
and well provided. Otte is kept by Mr. Thompson, and
the other by Mr. Dillon, both of which ate conducted in
a manner to recommend them to the patronage of the public.
I stopped with Mr. Dillon, where there are about eighty
persons, male and female, whose object in coming here, is
to enjoy the benefit of the mineral waters,so advantageous
ly known for their valuable medicinal qualities. I have
randy seen a public establishment as extensive as Mr. Dil
lon’s, so well conducted.
The order and regularity with which every thing moves
on, is admirable, and the neatness and comfort of the rooms,
beds, &c., we have not seen equalled there since the days
of Ertoin; while the substantials and delicacies of the ta
ble. are just as good as the country can possibly afford.
Success to his industry and enterprise—may he reap the
reward of a good citizen, and a better host. ”
Yours truly.
[communicated.]
Mn. Editor—Your correspondent “ An Enquirer” wish
es the author of C. to furnish him and the public, with the
particular views of certain authors relied on by C, as oppo
sing the petition.
As C only proposed to sustain by proof (if his assertions
were controverted) the rude means used by certain of the
most prominent, to evade and stifle investigation into the
propriety of the petition ; and as “An Enquirer” informs
us in advance that an “examination” of the authorities
have been fruitless with him ; C perceives no reason why
he may not respectfully decline tin exposition “pro bono
publico” until a call is made by those who have not “fruit
lessly” examined, or until it shall Im considered necessary
by him: whenever an occasion of that sort shall happen,
then the undersigned will be found cheerfully “furnishing”
the reason for his position. C.
For the Standard of Union.
“STATE RIGHTS AND UNITED STATES’ RIGHTS.”
NO. 92.
The “ Recorder"—Judge Berrien—Mr. Van Buren-
Troup Party—nomination of Gov. Troup—ecstacy of
"the Recorder."
The time was, when in the days of boyhood, I believed
everything 1 read “in the paper:” that illusion has long
since passed away. I still supposed, however, that there
were some papers might be credited. Among the number,
I racked the Southern Recorder. Aident and mistaken
as I considered it, I still believed it to be sincere. I ex
pected from it a high minded and honorable course. I ex
pected from it, to be sure, a decided advocacy of its opin
ions, and a vigorous opposition of its adversaries , but I
did not expect from it an illiberal course. This delusion
has passed away.
In the Recorder of 2nd July, I find the broad unquali
fied asset lion, "that Martin lan Buren was foisted into
the Executive Chair by the. will and COMMAND of his
predecessor!" Iff could bo surprised at any thing in
party politics, I should be surprised at this declaration.—
Judge Boriien had, two years ago, to bo sure, spoken of
of Mr. Van Buren as “culled to the Executive
Chair bv the mandate of his predecessor:” but I had not
supposed that the declaration would again be ventured by
a respectable man: 1 had not supposed that the Recorder
would so closely copy any man.
It is not true that Mr. Van Buren was called, to the Ex
ecutive Chair by the command of bis predecessor. He
was so fortunate as to enjoy the confidence of his prede
cessor ; but the way for his elevation to the presidency was
prepared by’ the Troup party, including the editors of the
Recorder: It was that party which brought him to the at
tention of Georgia in 1824. It was the same party, which,
indignant at the rejection of Mr. Van Buren, as minister
to great Britain, by the Senate of the United States, at
once declared that this rejection would be followed by his
election to the Vice Presidency. This prediction was ve
rified : Mr. Van Buren was elected Vice President with
the aid of the Troup party : and this election more fully
prepared the way for his electiou to the Presidency; which,
in due time, took place, not by the will or command of
his predecessor, but by the free suffrages of the people of
America.
1 he Recorder has got itself up to the sticking point,
and it expects its friends to stick or go through. On the
25th June, it says, “We to-day hoist to the mast head
the nama of Georgia’s great patriot, George M. Troup.
We believe be will be proposed by the Stale Rights Par
ty, during the next session of the Legislature, for the Pre
sidency. We shall perform, with unfeigned gratification,
our editorial duty in this behalf.” Belter late, perhaps,
than never: the Recorder’s friends nominated Gov. T.
four years ago ; but never, for a moment, sustained the
nomination. After an ominous silence, the Georgia Jour
nal, as an organ of the party, dropped Gov. Troup in all
due form, and went into the support of Judge White.
“ How easy,” continues the Recorder, “ with such a
name as the hero of 25, t-> annihihilate the pretensions
of” Mat tin Van Burca ! May you not be mistaken, Mr.
Recorder 1
“ 1 he very thought of our easy triumph,” continues
the Recorder, “ is as exhilarating as ever was sparkling
| fountain to the thirsty wayfarer.” This figure, is perhaps,
tolerable: yet the editor may find a difference between fig
ure and fact; between anticipation and result.
Upon the whole, it appears to me that the Recorder must
have been in a very strange state, when it perpetrated the
article under review. I can perceive no adequate cause
■ for the “ pleasureable anticipation,” or, “ anticipation,
I pleasurable,’ of which it speaks when promising to dis
i charge its long neglrrted dutv to Governor Troup; and
its ecstacy, its “ exhilaration,” in the conclusion of the ar
ticle, is absolutely unaccountable. I thought of the illu
sions of fancy ; but I arrived at no satisfactory result.—
It seems the editors thought only of “ easy triumph,” and
“ sparkling fountain,” and “ thirsty wayfarer.” It is like
ly, however, that, by next week, the ecstacy of the editors
will sufficiently away to enable them to attend
to plain realities. By that time, I may take up some of
the specific allegations against Mr. Van' Buren, if T am not
prevented by attention to allegations against Judge McDon
ald, or some other matter of immediate importance.
I wish I could say something, and 1 think I will, in due
time, say something, on the subject of State Bonds, Slate
Debts and State Taxes. The essays of “Jones,” in the
: Recorder, merit the attention of every citizen.
| July 10th 1839. ‘ LACON'.
j CELEBRATION OF THE UNION PARTY OF TWIGGS CO.
4th JULY, 1539.
Tn pursuance to previous arrangements, the Union Pty
ty of i w’iggs county assembled together, for the purpose i
of celebrating the 63d Anniversary of American Inde
pendence. On which occasion, in a most happy style,
the Declaration of Independence was read bv Allen Beck
i ham, E-q. and an eloquent and patriotic Address deliver
ed by Win. A. Fort, Esq. After which the citizens took
their seats around the table, which was furnished with a
most sumptuous dinner. This interesting portion of the
services of the day being disposed of in its order—Joseph
Blackshear, Esq. was appointed President, and John Fitz
patrick, Esq. A ice President. The cloths being removed,
the company prepared to receive the following
REGULAR TOASTS.
1. The Day we celebrate; The proudest event in the
history of the New AA'orld. (3 cheers.
2. AA’ashington; Our Political Messiah , his duty done,
his country served—“ legate of Heaven, he has returned
with the tidings of his mission.” (Drank standing and in
silence.
3. Our Navy; The protection of our commerce, the
defence of our national character. [3 cheers.
4. The Constitution ; The work of an eight years Rev-
olution ; bequeathed to us by the patriots of ’7B, pure and
brilliant as the light that shone bright about freedom’s first
sun. (cheers.
5. Texas; The valorous blood which has streamed upon
her plains, entitles her to a star and a stripe upon the Ban
ner of our Union.
6. /Andrew Jackson; Asa soldier, lie has battled for
his country: as a statesman, the Old and New AVorld do
him reverence, and time will consecrate to him the bright
est niche in the Temple of Fame. 10 cheers.
7. Martin Aan Buren ; AV ith a mind richly stored with
the science of Government, and directed bv patriotism
and virtue, renders him worthy of the mantle of his distin
guished predecessor. 12 cheers.
8. Georgia ; Rich in resources, abundant in her abili
ties: she is only desirous of the “ will,” to be second to
none in tho great gigantic works of national improvement.
6 cheers.
9. John Forsyth—Tho distinguished gentleman, the
accomplished orator and scholar: the Hercules of South
ern rights, we will hail with pride, the day when we shall
see conferred upon him the high ami respectable office of
the Vice Presidency of the United States. 12 cheers.
10. AVm. Schley, Ex-Governor; Having faithfully ser-
ved us in many responsibly stations, with an exalted patri
otism and ability ; and having retired to the enjoyment of
domestic life, he carries with him a warm expression of
our gratitude, and may the remainder of his days be as
quiet and happy to himself, as the former have been val
uable to his country. 15 cheers
11. A United States Bank; A political engine, which
can and will control the destinies of any republic ; enslave
its people, pull down its temples of liberty, and erect upon
its broken shattered altars, the idol of monied despotism.
in rru rs ~, . L 5 cIICCIS.
12. Ihe Orator and Reader; For the ability with which
they have discharged their duties, they are respectfully
tendered with the thanks of this meeting. 13 cheers. ’
13. AVoman:
The world was rad, the garden wns a wild.
And man tho hermit, sighed, till woman smiled. ,
13 cheers. (
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Isaac TVaters, Esq. AA r ashington and Jackson ; The
two great Apostles of Liberty; they have willed us the
rich legacy cf Independence, and we do pledge our lives,
our fortunes, and our sacred honor for its protection.
10 cheers.
By John Raily, Esq. Internal Improvement: Destin
ed to enlarge our commerce, strengthen the national cha
racter of our States, and give her wealth and importance
throughout the Union. 16 cheers
By John Fitzpatrick, Vice President. Let Pride, Wis
dom, and Moderation, promote Temperance, without Le
gislative action. 12 cheers.
By Harmon Beningfield, Esqr. Gen. Jackson ; he has
made quail the hirelings of British oppression, and direc
ted the helm of Government, harmless, through the quick
sands oi a Bank despotism and a Charybdis of Nullifica
tion. 15 cheers.
By Amos Lasseter, Esqr. The Orator of the Dav;
Tti.e manner in which he has this day performed bis part,
1 is an i-.vidence of future distinction. 10 cheers.
' By Join? T. Chapman, Esqr. Our Candidate for Go
vernor - As a Counsellor, he is distinguished ; a polished
gentleman, we Will rejoice to see him the elect Governor
of Georgia. ' 16 cheers.
By Major Richard Myrifk. Wm. C. Dawson, our Re
presentative in Congress:
First upon the heel-tap, and then upon die too,
Every lime he wheel about, he jump Jim Crow.
By Wm. B. Chapman, Esq. Here is health to the wid
ower, healthltKJbe.bachelor, and to the old maid; may
they not neglect to marry before they 100 old to trade.
6 cheers. -
By the Reader of the Day. May the Hickory Club, by
the faith of Van Burcnism, break down the barriers of
corrupt monied monopolies, and burst the chains which
Federalism and modern AVhiggistn are attempting to bind
around the limbs of fieemen, as it did the foul demon of
Nullification. 15 cheers.
By Joseph Caudle, Esq. May the Tree of Unionism
extend its roots to the end of the earth, and its top brace
the skies and its spreading branches shade creation.
10 cheers.
By Ashley Street, Esq. May the State Rights Union
Party of Georgia succeed in their elections, and their prin
ciples continue through all posterity. 6 cheers.
By John AA r . Parker, Esq. Henry Clay ; AA’c look upon
his success to the Presidency, as a greater curse upon the
people of the South, than the curse of God upon >he peo
ple of Sodom and Gomorrah. 15 cheers.
By AA'm. Kelly, Esq. Charles J. McDonald ; One of
the great family of Democracy ; ths advocate of the past
and present administration; lie will adorn and dignify the
Executive chair. 15 cheers.
) Sent by Charles J. Reynolds. Patrick Henry ; The
distinguished orator and able statesman. 10 cheers.
By AA’m. Nelson, Esq. Gen. Jackson; May ho live to
sec tha Banner of Democracy triumphantly unfurled upon
the soil of his adopted Tennesse, in the Gubernatorial con
test, and his heart made fully glad. -18 cheers.
Sent by Peyton Reynolds, Esq. John P. King, late
Senator in the Congress of the United States; AA r e bail
him as a noble emblem of Southern patriotism, nurtured
not in the lap of affluence, hut with a mind that gathered
strength and intrepidity from the strifes and vicissitudes of
the. world ; he won a place in the political arena of his
country, upon which he marshalled tho forces of a gigan
tic intellect, in the vindication of Southern rights.
16 cheers.
Sent by J. H. Gilleland, Esq. Thomas Jefferson ; The
valorous deeds he has done, will entitle him to a station
among the advocates of human rights. Drank standing
and in silence.
Sent by Josiah Daniel, Esq. Equal Rights, Privileges,
and Protection ; Are all that we poor men ask of our Go
vernment ; nothing less will or ought to satisfy us.
16 cheers.
By Geo. Anglin, Esq. The Union Party of Twiggs
County; May it triumph over its adversaries and as for
myself, the Slate Rights Party shall never attempt to dupe
me, as heretofore. 12 cheers.
By Wm. Faulk, Esq. Martin Van Buren ; He has gui
ded the destinies of our Government like a statesman;
may he continue to direct her helm. 12 cheers.
By Josiah Raily. Free Trade ad Sailors’ Rights; He
who attempts to legislate upon Temperance, is taking from
the people rights that ate inestimable, privileges secured
them under the Constitution, and we would like to see the
gentleman on Big Sandy. 6 cheers.
By Elijah Anglin, Gen. Jackson—He has whipped the
British, he has out Generalcd the French, he has choaked
down the Bank, and gutted Nullification. 12 cheers.
By AAIII. Hodges. Our Government; Founded upon
the principles of equality, at war with aristocracy of banks;
may patriotism direct its Administration. 10 cheers.
By Col. Win. AV. AVigging. The Union Ticket o>
Twiggs; Composed of intelligence, virtue, and firmness;
ii our friends are inflexible, our success is certain.
16 cheers.
Alter which Gen. Tarver, one of the candidates, rose
and addressed the meeting, setting forth the political doc
trines which he espoused, in an able and forcible speech,
and took his seat amid the cheers of the company.
By Cary Solomon, Esq. A speedy union to every lad
and lass; days of ease and nights of pleasure; may the
wings of love never lose a feather. 10 cheers.
By AV in. Denard. The Union Party; Its principles
are the life-blood of this Republic ; when it becomes stag
nant, the system of our Government will become corrupt.
10 cheeis.
Sent by AVm. Crittenden. Andrew Jackson; May his
name be stamped in living characters on the hearts of eve
ry true Republican. 12 cheers.
By John Parish. Esq. The Union Party; Founded
upon principles, guided by patriotism ; may it forever tri
umph. 10 cheers.
By Eli Shivers. Gen. Jackson ; The itfflcxible hero
in the camp ; the statesman in the cabinet; he has secured
a permanent hold upon the affections of freemen.
15 cheers.
By the President of the Day. Col. Wm. W. Wiggins,
our young friend ; the day is not far distant when lie will
be one of the highest ornaments of our State. 24 cheers.
Alter which Col. V\ iggins addressed the meeting.
By Gen. 11. 11. Tarver. Col. Wm. W. Wiggins; F 0 |
his able and eloquent speech, we tender him our war;u am’i
sincere thanks; and the day is not far distant, whe,n he
will be one of the brightest stars of the Union Pe- ltv '
By John Blackshear. Gen. Jackson ; Tb, o enemy of
monopolies, the friend of Republics; he l;, as <rj ven a new
impulse to liberty and free institutions throughout the
world; may the close of bis life b.. aS ( . alin all6 ] happy,
as his career has been transcend dn( | v brilliant.
■n i • r> . 20 cheers.
by Calvin Radford. A/,| y 0 citizens of Georgia ! lay
hold with your hands | le |]> to carry out the glorious
works of internal improvement. ' G cheers.
By Joseph, Bl? ckshear. The Union Party of Georgia ;
Its principles are based upon a strict construction of the
Constitmi, , n ; directed by enlightened patriotism, it is a
sure guarantee to perpetuate the Union, and secure our
National and State prosperity. 20 cheers.
T oy John Fitzpatrick. Charles J. McDonald ; His past
services entitle him to a new lease upon the Union Party ;
and as he pays up well, we will endorse his paper on tire
Ist Monday in October next. 20 cheers.
By Caleb Low, Esq. The Henry City Party of Ga.
Expelled from the church of God, and delivered over to
their hardness of heart and reprobacy of mind, may they
have long corns, short shoes, poor horses, and a high gal
lows. 20 cheers.
By Harrison 11. Wall, Esq. Nullification; A bastard
child, and disowned by its own parentage. 20 cheers. I
By James C. Adams. Nullification; A hopeless im
postor, conceived in sin, brought up in iniquity, of short
life, died the death of the unrighteous, and gone where
I’oney hid the wedge. 10 cheers.
By Captain George W. Bostick. Nullification ; A mon
grel offspring, clad in the habiliments of the Constitution;)
like the prostrate possum, it affects to be dead, that it may,'
continue to live, and grins most treacherously even in
death. 20 cheers.
The Committee regret that they have not been enabled to
collect for publication, ail the Toasts that were given on
this occasion.
05*The Committee, William Crittenden, Kathan LanJ,
Charles C. Whitehead, Josiah Daniel, and Allen Beckhanj r
respectfully request the Union papers in Milledgeville, Au
gusta and Savannah, to give these proceedings a place in
i their columns.-
Ct?” The Cassville Pioneer of the stb instant, c’ontam?
the following gratifying information.
Ao Ratification.—\N e learn from an intelligent and
respectable citizen of this city, recently from the Chero
kee counties, that the proposition of the Convention on
the subject of Reduction, does not find favor in that sec
tion ol the State. The gross inequality on the one hand,
and the many local and sectional objections on the other,
will have their full influence in those, ns well <l3 other
countries, to defeat ratification. Our informant is de
cidedly of opinion, from the information lie could obtain,
that a majority of the people in the upper part of the State
would vote no “ratification.”— Columbus Enquirer.
AA e do not know who the Editors’ informant was, nor
from whom he received his information, but we do know
that it was incorrect; and the informant himself will no!
say that he made general inquiries as he passed ihrongll
the country —for no reasonable thinking man that lives in
this country vv ill pretend to doubt that the proceedings of
the Convention will be ratified by a large majority in
every cg.' ,d, V *” 6ie Cherokee circuit. Therefore, the
gnTn-rtURtW fluff? Columbus either did not enquire at all, or
else he r'nqtiireij—whom he knew made no preten
sions to know any thingaoof7?-~~<
If the editors of the Enquirier in. ' nppropriato
their coluyms to the use of flying reports—miu 1°
establish them as facts by puffing their presto vediacutrt .
change upon them, they should in all conscience puff
such as have the semblance of truth.
MARRIED
In Chambers county, Alabama, on the fourth day of July,
(current,) by the Reverend Thomas Hanford, Mr. GeonoK H.
AVinstox, of Troup county. Georgia, to the amiable and ac
complished Miss Ann H. AVhitaker, daughter of O, D.
Whitaker, Esquire, of Chambers co. Ala.
~DIEDr
In this city, on the afternoon of the 13th inst.. Green B.
Musselwhite, of a wound resulting from a personal difficul
ty. He expired in a few moments after receiving the shot.
On tho subsequent morning, an Inquest was held over the
body of the deceased, which returned a verdict, that lie came
to his death by a gun-shot wound received from the hands of
John L. Ragsdale, in self-defence.
AA e learn that Mr. Ragsdale surrendered himself to the civil
authoiity, and gave bail for his appearance to the Superior
Cor.rt, now sitting in this place.
OarK ’ "
Union party of DeKalb county arc respectfully re
quested to meet in Decatur; on Tuesday, the 6th day of
August, for iho purpose of selecting candidates to icpresent
them in the Senate and House of Representatives of the
State Legislature. It is confidently expected that all who
feel an interest in tho success of the party, and preset va
tion of their principles, will attend at the time specified,.
DEKALB.
July 16, 1839. 25 3t
CHECKS ON NEW YORK, payable at sight,
for sale at the Bank of Milledgeville.
THOMAS RAGLAND, Cash’r.
July 16, 1839. 25 2t
GEORGIA. Irwin County,
WHEREAS. Nicholas AA’.Miller applies for letters of
administration on the estate of Joseph Miller, late
of said county deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite ansi admonish, all and singu
lar the kindred and creditors of said dec., to file their ob
jections, if any they have, why said letteis should uot issue.
Given under my hand at office, July 8 h, 1839.
Im-25. JOHN McDEARNUEL, C. C. O.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.—AA ill be sold, before
the Court House door, in the town of Newnan, Cowe
ta county, between the usual hours of sale, on the first Tues
day iu November next, one lot of land, number one hundred,
in the first district of said county as the property of Johna
than Smith, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and credi
tors. Terms made kuoivn on the day of sale.
July 16—25-60 d JOHN MURPHEY, Adm.
NOTICE. ——
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Benjamin Howell,
late of Pulaski county dec’d., are hereby requested to
make immediate payment, and those having demands against
said estate, will render them in according to law.
EDWARD HOLMES, and I , , ,
MORNING HO\A ELL, < Atlm ls '
July 16,1839. 25- Gw
LOST OR MISCARRIED.
A CH EST ar BOX. containing a sisit of superfine black
Cloth, a case of Mathematical Instruments, &c. Said
oox was placed on the mail stage, at Devereux’s, Hancock
county, about four months ago, directed to “James Stewart,
Spring Hill Monroe comity, care of E. Beall & Co., Macon,”
but lias not since beeu beard of. Any information in regard
to the same, left at Lafayette Hail Milledgeville, will ba
thankfully received. JAMES STEWART.
Spring Hill, Monroe co., Ga.. July 9, 1839. 25 2t
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
BE SOLD, on tl>. c first Tuesday in October next',
at the Courthouse j n Sparta, Hancock county, be
tween the usual hours of sale
z wcl>' e Hundred Acres of Land,
m ‘ aid county, lying upon the head waters of little Ogeechee',
and w I’.mn three miles of the village of Sparta.
, pon this tract, there is a plantation of FIV E HUNDRED
ncr.cs of fresh, fertile ami well enclosed ground, in a high
s'ete of cultivation ; upon which there is a fu st rate gin house,
and tolerable out buildings. The w-hede -ract lies remarkably
well, is alum ismiy watered, and is Im-a ted in a healthy situa
tion. It is within sixty miles of Augusta, ami twenty of tlio
Georgia Rail Road.
Also, at the same time and place, a beautiful let, very
handsomely improved, in the said village of Sparta, contain
ing several acres, and being one of the most desirable places
for a family residence, in the up country.
When the health of Sparta ami its vicinity, with the abun
dant and superior means of education which it holds out, are
takcu in connection with the intrinsic value of the property
above described, it cannotfail to attract the attention of those
who desire an advantageous and pleasant location.
The whole to bo sold as the property of John Sturdivant 1 ,
late of said county, deceased.
Terms made known on the dny of sale, by
M. JACKSON, Ex’r.
July Iff, 1839. 25 tds .
The Recorder will publish the above, and forward their
account to the subscriber.
To the Stockholders of the Bank of Milledgeville.
AGREEABLE to tbo provisions of the 7th section of the
act of the Genet al Assembly of the State of Georgia,
passed 22d December, 1835, “to incorporate the Bank pf
Milledgeville, with Banking and Insurance privileges,” &c..
and being tbo owner of more than 500 shares of the stock «f
said Bank, I hereby call a meeting of the stockholders of said
Bank to be held ou Saturday the 7th day of September next,
for the purpose t*f suspending for the present, the payment
called for by the Ditectors of said Bank to be made ou the
2d Monday in September next, on the capital Stock thereof,
and of taking into consideration, the aflai s of said Batik
generally. WILKINS HUNT.
July 8,1839. 24 ts.
0 RE AMS of first rate MEDIUM PRINTING
_EL <cJ9 si™ PAPER, for sale at the “ Standard’’ office.
June 25, 18'19 22— if,-