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drunkards." O most horrible! “My life endangered from
dtuitknrds." Only to think of it. Now, to he killed by n so' '
bci man is altogether a diTarent operation—lie pi iks you
off in agetiteel ntnnner—bits you exactly where a gentleman >
should bo hit, mid one dies off w ith bi coining ease and grace.
But to be killed by a drunkard—l le cares not where lie strikes,
but lays too, pell tnell, hap hazard, and its tnoie than a hun
dred to one, if he doesn’t make a bail looking corpse of you. ■
before bis work is finished ; “ for no one knows what a drun
ken man will do."
But wo do know what a drunken man bns not done. He j
bas never killed Mr. Flournoy yet, although lie is nearly as
old as many a clever mail, who has died a natural death.
Although we are not disposed to be very lavish in our ad
vice, we would drop Mr. Flouruoy a hint upon this branch of
the subject. \\ o would recommend that he so alter bi s bill
that the State shall in future, furnish him with a life-guard,
for there will still be drunkards who willdestroy his peace aud
happiness, and it will be just as bard to ‘•know what a druu
keu man will do,” under the operation of the fifteen gallon
law, as it is under the present retail system.
Viewing Mi. Flournoy as a man making profession of the
Christian Religion, aud as one who holds forth in public, to
proclaim the truths of divine revelation, we confess ourselves
astonished at the fears which he entertains from the puny arm
• f flesh; because the very gospel which he inculcates, ex
pressly commands him to “ fear not them that kill tho body,’’
&C. ; and again, it is said, in holy writ, "the wicked flee
when uo man pursucth, but the righteous are bold as a lion."
“Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be envious
•gainst the workers of iniquity, for vengeance, saith the Lord
is mine, and 1 will repay;" but ‘bless them that curse you.”
for “ the fervent effectual prayers of the righteous availeth
much."
Furthermore, the examples of the apostles should afford Mr.
Flournoy an instructive lesson. They took no counsel of
their fears, but went forth boldly, proclaiming the glad tidings
•f salvatieu, and cheerfully encountered persecution in all its
cruel forms of stripes, imprisonment and death, nor did they
• ver complain that their ‘peace and happiness were destroyed ■ ’
We advance now to tho third reason.
“1 bi rd ly—The danger of having my children ensnared by
having the temptation to drink, throwu all along the path of
life.”
W e trust there is uot a parent in Georgia, who docs not feel *
as much solicitude lor the welfare of their children as Mr. j
Flouruoy, but they kuow that ours is a world of sin and temp
tation ; aud when they have discharged their duty towards I
them, by enforcing upon their minds, the immvnse advantages 1
of virtue over vice, and leading them by good examples, in !
the road that leads to honor, prosperity and happiness, they ■
must leave the rest to Him, who i ules the destinies of heaveu
•nd earth.
What is the merit of virtuous actions? It is in resisting
temptation, and hence, "good and evil is set before us.” Had
it pleased the Creator that temptations should not beset be
fore his creatures, the tree of knowledge would uot have been
planted in the garden of Edeu, because, according to the doc
trine professed by Mr. Flournoy himself, it is the principle of
free agency alone, which constitutes the future accountability
of man. But as a good Christian, he should take consolation
from the blessed promise, “ Train up a child in the way he
should go. and when lie is old. be will not depart from it."
The fourth reason, to which we shall briefly refer, is as fol
lows:
“Fourthly—Having lost many valuable and near relations,
■s I think, by the operation of a law. which patronizes schools
set up at all couvcuieut distances aud places to make druu
karde."
Tu our humble judgment, Mr. Flournoy should have been
the last man in the world to cast a stigma upon the memory !
of his departed relatives. 1 here is something in it so heart- ■
less and unfeeling, not to say unnatural and revolting, that
our sensibilities are shocked at the recital. They are gone
beuce, the grave has closed over them forever, and there let
them sleep until “ the morning of the resurrection.”
We have now shown to the people of Georgia, the motives !
which have influenced Mr. Flouruoy in the course he has j
pursued, aud it remains for them Io decide how far they will j
permit themselves to be made subservient to his whims and I
caprices. Whether they will allow him in what he may deem
the furtherance of his own views, to disorganize political par
ties, and sow the seeds of strife and confusion through every
ramification of society, until
“ Madness rules the hour."
But of their decision we do not entertain the shadow of a I
doubt, because already, we perceive the signs of a salutary <
re-action among even those who at the first view of the ques
tion were disposed to lend it their aid ; and the strongest de- '
termination ot a vast majority of the people, to oppose it ■
with all their might; and if Mr. Flournoy has grievances I
and complaints to make to the Legislature, that he will be j
left, like tho rest of his fellow citizens, to present them in his
own name nnd upon his own responsibility.
Who is Mr. !• lournoy ? that he should assume the dictator- !
•hip of Georgia? What evidences has he given of superior
wisdom in the affairs of Government, or what signal services !
has he rendered the country ? We have yet to learn, that be ’
basclaims of higher dignity than belong to thousands ami tens '
of thousands of his fellow citizens. But it may be said, that '
weak instruments have sometimes been raised up to es- I
feet great revolutions—that Rome was once saved by the '
cackling of a goose. To this wo answer, that the days of j
miracles are gone by, ami although weak instruments have '
been used to cffuct great objects; and although Rome might
have been saved by tho cackling of a goose, it never was j
written, and it never shall be written, that a nation was pre
served by the braying of an ass.
It is at all times painful to us to speak of any individual,
•s we have felt it our duty to speak of Mr. Flouruoy; but
we should be recreant to our duty, and false to the public
should we hold our peace, when an individual is exciting a
peaceful people, and disturbing the social relations of whole
communities, because his imagination happens to be haunted
with “raw head and bloody bones."
If his time and efforts had been directed to the cause of
temperance; if he had been all this time exerting himself to
induce the people to refrain from the use of ardent spirits.*
h e would be justly entitled to the approbation of every good
citizen. But it is lamentably true, that temperance forms nu
part of his project. If he can swell his position to tho Legis
lature, it mattersnot with him, whether those who sign it.
•re drunkards or sober men, so that he can secure the passage
of a law to protect his property from damage, and his “ peace
and happiness" from the possibility of being disturbed by
“ drunkards.”
Will the people awake to a sense of their own rights and
their own dignity ? Will they ask themselves this one. plain,
•imple, republican question ? Arc we capable of governing
Ourselves? Are we children, or are we men? Are we free
men ! If we are not when did we surrender the right to
think and act for ourselves? When did wo abdicate self gov
ernment and delegate to Mr Flournoy, our boasted indepen
deuce? Never, never. We are yet free, and thank God
there is intelligence and patriotism enough in tho country to
protect our interests ami maintain our institutions, without
the aid of itinerant politician*.
For ourselves, we have an abiding confidence “in the so
her second thought of the people,” ami that upon mature re
flection, they will admonish Mr. Flournoy to abandon an en-
Jerprtse, which has only to be properly understood, to bo re
jected.
In the mean time, we may not withhold our cominisscra-1
tion from the gentleman, on account of the fear and appro-1
honsion under which he labors, whether well founded or not, I
(it fie is violently seized,) of having some two hundred no
gioes swept <dl by the fatal effects of intemperance, and his
ou n "peace anil happiness," destroyed, and his life endanger
ed. and that too, by “a drunkard,” which is rather too much
to be borne in dog days ; and we do earnestly entreat all the
pc >ple both drunk and sober, to take his case into their most
serious consideration; to prevent his negroes from indulging
in the use of every description of liquors, “ pot-liquor" only
excepted, aud in the slightest manner from disturbing his
peace, molesting his person, or placing his life in danger; for
if a lew more ghosts should rise up to annoy aud alarm him’
it is awfully to be feared, that he might be driven to the ex
tremity of the zealous young preacher, who prayed to the
Almighty “to kill all the siuners and send them to hell, out of
the way.”
It is our deliberate opinion, as it is of many intelligent in
dividuals, that Mr. Flournoy has already done more, by the
confusion ho bas raised, and the angry passions he has exci
ted. to retard tho cause of temperance, than he will be able to
repair in years to come, and such is also the opinion of many
devout Christians, in regard to effect of his course upon the
prosperity of “pure and undefiled Religion.”
\\ e sincerely hope that he may see “ the error of his way,’
and learn this wholesome lesson, that “ tho servant of the
Lord must not strive; but he gentle unto all men—apt to
teach—patient;” and to “follow peace withall men, and
holiness, without wlticl , no man shall see the Lord."
Again it is written. “Wherefore my beloved brethren, let
every man ho swift to hear, slow to speak: For the wrath
of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
Lot Mr. Flournoy take heed to these admonitions, and leave
tho regulation of public affairs, as it should bo, to the calm
and sober judgment of our enlightened people.
PUBLIC MEETING.
MeRKI WETHER CoUNTY, GEORGIA.
At a large and respectable meeting of the citizens of
the conntv aforesaid convened at Rocky Mount on Satur
day the 2/th July, John M. Moncrief, Esqr. was called
to the chair and Mr. Seaborn Jones appointed Secretary
tire object ot the meeting having been explained, the fol
lowing preamble and resolutiohs were read and unanimous
ly adopted.
II hereas, We the citizens of the county of Meriweth
er having viewed with serious regret and alarm the efforts
that are now' making by certain individuals, bv means of
lectures, petitions, &c. to mislead and induce the commu
nity into the belief that their interest would be subserved
by legislative enactments prohibiting the retail of spirituous
liquors, thereby affecting their rights as free and indepen
dent citizens ot a republican Government and depriving
them of privileges which they now enjoy do hereby
Resolve, 1 hat as a safeguard to our liberties guarantied
to us by our forefathers ant] sealed with their blood that
we will support no man for the Legislature who does not
openly and fearlessly avow himself opposed to the afore
said petitions, and that we will use all honorable exertions
to prerent any advocates tor said petitions from obtaining
any office within our disposal.
Resolved, That the course pursued by the aforesaid pe
titioners in soliciting the signatures of women atid children
who are constitutionally prohibited from participating in
Legislative proceedings, is an underhanded effort calculated
to mislead the Legislature and aiming an indirect blow at
our personal liberties.
Resolved, That we believe a spirit of enthusiasm actu
ates the petitioners, raising its mammoth head above the
constitution and our sacred rights and privileges as free
men.
Resolved, That we believe that legislation, or the exci
ting efforts to bring about legislation on the before mention
ed subject, is calculated to produce serious evil, causingfac
tions and discord with all their concomitant effects.
Resolved, That we deplore the injurious effects of in
temperance, but believe that moral influence will be more
effectual in suppressing its injurious consequences than le
gislative action.
Resolved, I hat we protest against legislative action on
the subject in toto, believing ii to be an infringement upon
the constitution and our birth-right.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting of this
meeting be published in tne Columbus Enquirer, and Mil
ledgeville Standard of Union.
JOHN M. MONCRIEF, Chairman.
Seaborn Jones, Secretary.
NEW COTTON.
The first bale of Cotton of the new crop, weighing
383 lbs, reached this city yesterday’ afternoon, from the
Burke plantation of the Rev. Juriah Harris, and was
stored (unsold) in the warehouse of Messrs. D’Antignae
•St Hill. We were shown a sample—the color and staple
is very good—ginning bad.
I his is early for the new crop to reach market. Last
year, the first bale was received from the plantation of
the above named gentlemen on the 18th August, and in
1837 on the 24th of the same month, from the plantation
of Turner Clanton, Esq.
\\ o are indeed “singularly obtuse in comprehending
the position of the editors of the Recorder on the presi
dential question ; ’ and with shame we must inform those
editors, we are so “dull in comprehension,” that wc will
not be able to understand their true position on that
question, until they are more explicit in their definition,
and more categorical in their statement. The editors
of the Recorder are opposed to Mr. Van Buren and to
Mr. Clay. They recommend Gov. Troup as their
favorite candidate. They made the declaration, that,
in nominating Gov. Troup, they wish to defeat Mr.
Van Boren. By whom is Mr. Van Buren to be
defeated ? By Gov. Troup, or Mr. Clay ? Will
the editors of the Recorder give a categorical an
swer Io this simple question, which suits our dull
minds? And if by Gov Troup, what States can
be depended upon for their electoral votes to that gen
tleman? In our humble opinion Mr. Van Buren can
be defeated but by the choice of Mr. Clay ; in this case,
such a result may boeflected by the nomination of Gov.
Troup, which may deprive Mr. Van Buren of the vote
of Georgia. Unless the editors of the Recorderexplain,
we will have to entertain the opinion that the nomination
of Gov. I roup was made wilh the view of assisting the
choice of Mr. Clay, by an expectation’of the vote of
Georgia being given to the former, and not to Mr. Van
Buren. At the last presidential election South Carolina
threw away her votes on Mr. Mangum; hut before the
electoral colleges met, it was ascertained that Mr. Van
Buren would receive a majority of the votes.— Aug. Con.
Horrible Outrage.— As two young girls, school teachers,
were crossing a hit in New-Jersey, on Sunday, they were
assailed by four ruffians. One of tho girls escaped, but
the other was dragged into a boat, taken into a cove, and
most horribly treated. The fellows re-embarked with the!
girl and attempted to return up the river, but her screams
attracted the attention of some person in another boat,
who give chase. The villains immediately pulled for the
New York shore, where they abandoned the boat and girl
and fled. The girl is about 14, and nearly delirious from
the abuse she has received. She was taken to the Upper
Police office for safety. One of the violators has been
secure I, and there is a prospect of the whole being brought
to justice.— Ncu> Era.
CONSTANCY.
The constant man looks up to heaven in full hope,
even when it is darkened; as flowers, that open with
the sun, close not, though he K- hid by clouds.
A mixed lot of 159 bales cotton, belonging to the estate
of A. Muncrief, late of Warren county, was sold at pub
lic auction in this city on Tuesday last, at eleven and one
sixteenth cents per lb.
Outlie same day was also sold at public outcry at the
lowerniarket, a lot of 10 0 Mortis Multicaulis trees of the
present year’s growth, to he delivered in the fall. They
brought sixty-two and a half cents a tree, and was, we
understand, a bona fide sale. If any one wants more,
at the same price, we’ll tell them where they can get as
many as they wish.— Aug, Con.
Distressing Circumstance.— A gentleman whoso name
was entered on the way bill of the Portsmouth and Roa
noke Railroad at Weldon, North Carolina, as Mr. Whee
ler, went on board thesteamboat Kentucky at Portsmouth
on the afternoon of the 28th July, apparently with the
determination of travelling to Baltimore. About 12 o’-
clock at night, when off Point Look out, ho threw him
selffrom the cabin window into the water. The alarm
. was immediately given, and Captain Holmes turned his
boat round, but was unable to see any thing of him. A
gentleman named Roland stated that lie was acquainted
with him, and that he came from Macon, Georgia, but be
longed to Connecticut. Mr. Wheeler’s baggage was ta
ken by Mr. Roland.
TEXAS AND THE CHEROKEES.
From the accounts published in the morning papers, it
will be seen that the altercation between the Texian Gov
ernment and the Cherokee tribe of Indians, has come to a
serious crisis. The attempt to settle the boundary question
by negotiation having failed, the army of Texas under
General Rusk, commenced its march towards the camp of
the Cherokees. On the approach of the invaders, the In
dians, under their celebrated chief Bowles, deserted their
encampment and retreated. A few miles beyond, however,
they halted ina strong and favorable position to receive the
enemy. The whites advanced upon them and a severe and
well contested engagement took place. After a fight of
one hour and a half the way, and retreated
with heavy loss. The number of killed and wounded is not
exactly ascertained. Eighteen savages were left dead
upon the field. The name of Bowles, the chief, appears
among the killed. The whites, it appears, suffered verv
little in proportion, only two being slain and five wounded.
The Indians were in strong force, numbering it was sup
posed, six hundred warriors, and had the advantage
of choosing their own position.
Under the circmstances, the victory reflects great cre
dit upon the Texian arms. The Cherokees arc a brave,
hardy race, well skilled in war, and perhaps as formidable
a foe as any tribe on the western frontier. The decisive
result of this first engagement between them and the Tex
ians, will strike a salutary terror into the minds of all the
savage nations near the Texian bor ler. The probability
is that the war will end with the battle. The lossof their
great chieftain must tend to di.hearten the Cherokees, and
disconcert their plans for future operations and resistance.
—The Indians cannot bear up against reverses in war.
11l success iu tin? first onset is apt to lead to despondency ;
and so signal a failure as the one narrated will no doubt
be followed by the dispersion of their forces and submis
sion to the whiles. Thus we trust will be averted u serious
Indian war. For if the Cherokees could have prevailed
upon the neighboring Indian nations to join them in a
league, Texas might have been annoyed with a swarm of
enemies hovering about her extensive frontier, and ex
posing her settlements to disturbance and depredation.
But the decisive victory of General iJusk will crush any
such coalition in its bud. After their disastrous defeat,
the Cherokees will be able to acquire no Detv allies, and
no other course will retnain but for them to sue for peace,
and consent to be once more friendly with their white
neighbors.— N. O. Bulletin.
An attempt will be made by those opposed to the in
terests es Texas, to magnify the late difficulty with the
Cherokees into a serious affair. An intimation has alrea
dy been published, that this skirmish is only the beginning
of troubles, which are to be consummated by the kindling
up of a general Indian war, along the whole Texian Fron
tier. From a conclusion so unfounded and premature,
we beg leave to dissent. Whatever disposition the sava
ges might have to pillage the white settlements, —their
ferocity has received a check from the decisive and victo
rious movements of the Texian army, that will effectually
suppress any dangerous coalition. Texas wants no bet
ter protection from the wild tribes that infest her borders,
than the salutary restraint inspired by’ fear. So long as
the savages are kept in awe of the whites by the prowess
of theii arms, very little is to be apprehended from the
formation of an extensive league or alliance among thirty
tribes of untutored aborigines, divided by mutual quarrels,
jealousies and feuds, and scattered over a trackless and
unmeasured wilderness. From such enemies, Texas has
as little to dread as from her more civilized but less valiant
enemies on the west and southwest.—2V. O. Bulletin.
From ike Baltimore American.
THE CROPS.
It is to us a pleasant duty to continue ottr notice of the
results of the harvest, when on all hands they give
the assurance of an abundant reward to the toils of the
husbandman.
To begin near home, we copy the following paragraph
in the Westminster Cnrroltonian of yesterday:
In this section of com.try, the wheat and rye harvest
has nearly terminated, and the crop may be pronounced
an extraordinaty one. As an evidence of the luxuiiant
growth of wheat, we have been credibly informed that
on the farm of Mr Joshua Smith, Sen., on Little Pipe
Creek, a field containing 13 acres was cut, whieh yielded
825 shocks, or 9930 sheaves of the ordinary size. We
have heard no complaint of a light crop in any part of
our connt v—all concur in representing the cop as very
good. We believe we are in bounds, when we say
that Carroll county will furnish the Baltimore market,
between this and next harvest, with 40,000 barrels of
Flour.
The Virginia Free Press, published at Charlestown,
Jefferson county, Vn. has the following report:
The Wheat and Rye Harvest closed this week in this
comity, and seldom have the farmers reaped a greater re
ward for their labors. The crop is unusually large, and
the grain said to be of the best quality. The season
has been fine for the production of grain, and equally
good for securing it. We hear no complaints amongst
the farmers—and this may be regarded as the best
evidence of the quantity and tho quality of the present
crop.
Some of our millers are offering $1 per bushel for wheat,
deliverable this and the ensuing month.
The Oat crop is good ; and the Corn looks promising.
Potatoes, and all garden productions, never more
abundant. Turn our eyes in any direction, and we see
the most ample cause for gratitude and thanksgiving to
the Giver of every good and gracious gilt.
The Western Transcript of the 16lh. published at Wells
burg, in Brook county, Va. hns the following paragraph :
Tho harvest, in our neighborhood, was commenced last
week, and flattering as the prospect appeared, the antici
cations of the farmers, we understand, are likelyito be more
than realized. A decline in the price of grain is the only
thing now apprehended. Ono crop of wheat, we learn,
has been engaged, by the steam mill, in town,at62i cents
per bushel. Generally,’ however, we believe, from 75 to
80 cents is asked ; but wo have heard of engagements at
these prices.
The Rochester Dcmociat says of the great Genesee
wheat district—
Il good luck continues with us ten days longer, a larger
crop of wheat will be gathered than was over before known
in Western New York.
When the heart is offered at the altar, a fire from
heaven sometimes comes and consumes it, in token
that it is accepted.
Crops.— The North Alabamian says, “ It is a fact wor
thy of remark, that the crops in this section of the State,
have not, during the present season, received the least
check, either from drought or any other cause. They are
still onward. Early corn is now made, and judging from
the present favorable weather, we may reasonably con
elude that the later planting is sufficiently advanced to
ensure a full crop. New corn lias been engaged, to a con
siderable amount, at §1 25 per barrel. New flour, of ex
cellent quality, plenty at $3 per 100 lbs.
“ In all other parts of the country, so far as we can
hear, the prospect of abundant crops arc most cheering.
They were never better, if ever so good. The bounties
ol a kind providence have been every where diffused
with a liberal hand ; and will’do infinitely more towards
relieving the people from their general pecuniary embar
rassments, than all the legislative enactments of the com
bined wisdom of a nation.— Mobile Adv., July 29.
The Crops.— Wc daily receive, from all parts of the
parish, the most favorable accounts of the state of the
crops; the cotton on the river-lands is remarkably fine,
and we are informed that the plantations in the back
woods, especially between this town and the Sabine, will
yield abundant crops both of corn and cotton.—Natchi
toches Herald, July 27.
An Italian was arrested here on Wednesday last, ac
cused of having stolen sundry goods and chattels in New
Orleans. He was sent down in the Velocipede.— Ibid.
STEAM.
A company of United States troops about the middle
of this month, was carried from Carlisle in Pennsylvania
to Trenton in New Jersey in.twelve bouts on the railroad.
The distance is 150 miles. This is one example of the
vast importance of railroads io time of war.— N. O. Lou.
CITY HALL,
Milledgeville, 9th August, 1839.
Be it ordained, by the Mayor and Aidermen of the
City of Milledgeville, That from and immediately' after
the passage of this Ordinance, it shall be the duty of the
City Marshal and bis Deputy, to take upall hogs running
at large, within the corporate limits of the city, and confine
them in the public pen; and immediately advertise them
at three of the most public places in the city, with a de
scription of their marks (if any) and notice that they will
be sold at some specified time, at the end of 20 days. If
within that time they are applied for by their owners, thev
shall be delivered to them by the officer, on receiving one
dollar foi every hog belonging to the city, and fifty cents
for every hog belonging to the country ; aud if not thus
applied for, they shall be publicly sold agreeable to notice,
to the highest bidder, and the proceeds arising from said
sale, after paying the expense of taking up and feeding,
shall be paid in to the Secretary and Treasurer, and if not
applied for within twelve months thereafter, shall become
a part of the funds of said Corporation.
ABNER HAMMOND, Mayor.
Robert Micklbjohn, Clerk.
THE GREAT WESTERN.
i LIBERTY AND THZ UNION FOREVZR —THE FRINCIPLES OF WASHING
TON, JZFFKRSON AND JACKSON.
IN proposing to establish in the city of New Orleans, n new paperun
der the above title, we arc encouraged by the glowing ana nmgnifi
| cent prospects whieh seem to hover around this mighty Emporium of
i the West, pointing its destinies to a summit of commercial jrratidenr, to
i which no other city in the world can ever expect To reach. Nor are
! these prospects confined alone to New Oilcans. Wlfiiwc take into
I view the numerous wide-spread, and extended arms of the noble Missis
: B ippi» "itiding themselves through an extent of country so immensely
; vast; embracing the most fertile and productive region perhaps in the
| known world; with a climate and scenery as beautiful as nature could
form them; and a population of hardy, industrious freemen, increasing
! with everv hour of the day, we do not hesitate in declaring our opinion,
I that the West is destined, at an early dav, to be one of the finest, the
i neblcst sections of country the face of the globe; and that New Or
i leans, as a commercial city, may, at no very distant period, claim the
, proud appellation of Mistress of the World.
With Wuch a field, then, as is spread before us, we cannot but feel con
scious of our success in the important labors which we are about to un
dertake. Located, as we shall be, at the general centre of the almost
entire commercial of the “ Great M 'e.ifZ,” and designing thatour
paper shall embrace all intelligence of importance, of the United States
and of Foreign Governments, it will be found especially interesting and
useful to every class of our fellow citizens throughout the Western
country.
The Great W’estexn will be devoted mainly to Can t mcrce,
will support the interests of Agriculture, and will take its political posi
tion and plant its standard upon the broad parapet of Democracy ' it will
also extend its notice t»»the interests of Mechanics, and to City A'cwd,
Commerce.—The larger portion of this paper will be strictly commer
cial. ♦AI! intelligence of importance of this character, both domestic and
foreign, will be summed up at as early a moment n« possible, so as to af
ford our mercantile patrons every description of news which they can
desire, under this head.
Agriculture.—While every other branch of industry in the United
States is receiving and encouraging impulses for perseverance, thi”
most important of all, seems to flag behind the general march of im
provement and prosperity; and, instead of being placed at the head of
our general national policy, and receiving that fo«teringcare and protec
} tion to which it is so pre-eminently entitled, is left to grope its vav, sim
ply by the dint of that perseverance and unwearied industry so charac
i teristic of our hardy countrymen.
! It will be our especial care to sustain the interests of this class of onr
; fellow citizens.
t Politics.—This department of nur paper is one in which every cla*s
lof our citizens is interested. Under this head wc shall give the general
j political intelligence of the whole country; while we, as the conductors
of a public, journal, arc determined, without fear, favor, or affection, to
support, with all our zeal, such measures of policy as alone will tend, in
our opinion, to the promotion of our general prosperity as a people, the
perpetuation of our liberties, and our beloved Union.
3 his paper, therefore, will be purely Democratic in its principles; ha
ving for its object the diffusion of equal rights, equal blessings, and equal
burthens, thereby promoting the general happiness of the people; and to
this end will all our energies be directed.
Willi regard to the great questions of policy whit h are now agitating
the people of the United States, respecting the currency, we unhesita
tingly declare our entire preference of the Independent Treasury system,
from our belief of its slric t constitutionality, and in its tendency, better
calculated to promote the general prosperity of all classes, than any oth
er which, in our view, can be com cived.
W’e are strict constructionists of the Federal Constitution, and shall
always oppose those splendid schemes,’or ‘ American Systems’of monop
oly, which have ever characterised the policy of the Federal opposition,
recognising no implied interpretations of that instrument, and believing
that the * GENEKAL WELFARE’ of every portion of oiirwide-snraad
confederacy, depends on a strict adherance to its plain and straightfor
ward meaning, wc shall not he sparing in our expositions and denuncia
tions of those daring attempts which have and are now being made by
the rccklexs and aspiring leaders of the Federal Party, to rend assunder
this glorious Charter of our rights and liberties, and rear upon its ruins
a splendid aristocracy of wealth and power.
Earnestly advocating, therefore, as we shall always do, these great
and fundamental principles of our government, which were conceived bv
a virtuous ami patriotic ancestry while struggling for the rights.and lib
erties of mankind, we shall, in all rases, give oursnpporf, for public offi
ces, to such men as we are assured shall have the patriotism, talents,
firmness and disposition to sustain and carry out those principles sne
cessfullv. With all onr zeal ami ability, therefore, we shall advocate the
re-election of MARTIN VAN BUREN, for the next Presidential f'um,
with the fullest confidence in his exalted talents, integrity and patriotism,
convinced that upon his success depends, in a very great measure, the
firm and lasting establishment of those glorious principles of onr revolu
tion, so admirably acted upon by Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and
Jackson. And for the second office in the gift of the American people,
wc shall nscordially give our support to the Hon. John Forsyth, now’
Secretary of Slate.
In announcing our preference of these talented, patriotic,long-tried and
approved statesmen, for the highest offices in the government, wc feel a
glowing confidence in the almost unanimous approval of onr fellow citi
zens of the West, withan abiding bdief that they will rally around the
standard thus raised, proudly unfurling to the breeze the names of these
distinguished individuals.
Mechanics.—Under this head that large and respectable portion of
our fellow citizens, amon£ whom we have th| honor orcln*sing ourselves,
shall have a hearing. We invite them to tire use of our columns. Their
rights and interests must he sustained.
Domestic and Foreign Intelligence.— Under these different heads will
be found all important general intelligence, both at homo and abroad.
('ity i\eirs.— This head will embrace all matbus am! occurrences of
interest, of every character, relating to, or transpiring within the city.
We shall reserve a large portion of onr paper for Advertising Patrons,
both of tho city and country; and as we anticipate a numerous subscrip
tion li«t and n wide-spread circulation, it will be to the interest of adver
tisers to appear in ourcolnmns.
It is contemplated for this paper to be published semi’ftccekly.
and on the following
TERMS.
For the daily paper sl2 00 per annum.
‘‘ “ sc mi-weekly paper, 800 “ **
“ “ weekly “ 500 “ “
Fithscripfions to he paid, in nil cases, in ndvnnoe, or satisfactory citv
reference given, ortho guarantee of the Postmaster, at tho office to which
the paper is ordered, for its payment.
Advertisements will bo inserted, conspicuously, at the usual city rates,
Those sent from a distance must be paid for in advance, ora satisfactory
city reference given.
City subscribers will leave their orders nt tho Post Office, with the
name of the street and number of their rcsidom o; mid those at a dis
tance will direct theirs to the Editors, post-paid, nt New Orleans.
All letters mi business connected with the papers, must be paid, or
they will in no instance bn taken from the office.
Tho publihation of this paper will be commenced some time in the
month of October next—if there is a sufficient number of subscribers nt
that time to justify it. Our friends therefore will please send in their
names and subscription lists in time.
[FT Editors throughout the United States are respectfully requested
to give this prospectus a few insertions.
EDWARD DELONY.
Aii gust 13, 1839. £9
The Editor hire made nrrangrnre'ntsJprflqQishmg the most impor
tant and Interesting Texas nofrdm Various points in that RopublicJ
Mthe earliest moments. *
! e are authorized to announce the name
Eoiiert Micklejoiin as a candidate
o f t |, e Superior Court.
August 13, 1839.
T*. L. Robinson is a candidate to re
present Baldwin county, in the Rcprc
. tentative branch ol' the Legislature.
__Aug. 6th, 1839.
VVc are authorised \o announce the name
LIvER Conner, as a candidate
f or Sheriff of Baldw in county, at the next
election.
jockey'clu o~r a c es,
AT ROME, Geo., ON THE Sth of OCTOBER.
rgIHE RACES over the Western Course, nt ROME, will com
ni.nco on the Bth dav of October next, and cuntinuo four da.ys, frea
for any Horsu, Maro, or Gelding iu the United States.
Ist day 4 mile heats, S4OO.
2d day 3 mile heats, 300.
3d day 2 mile heats, 200.
4th day 1 mile heats', 150.
The Tract will be putin first rate ord r, and no pains or expense spar
<d to render it the best in tho State. Also, extensive preparations will
be made far the accommodation of company, and the Club more readily
tenth.r the invitation tuall who delight in this report, as they are well sat
isfied that no pains will be .-pared to render every convenience which will
conduce to the plea uro of those wfio may wish to repair to this place,
for the purpose of training their horses, and contending for tho above pur
ses, over this n w and excel lent course. We once more invite otir friends
in tho adjoining States, to th® trial of speed with the Georgians.
Those who wish to come will do well to write ta the Secretary, that
suitable arrangements may be made for their accommodation.
J. J. EARLY, Sec’v.
August 6.28 3t
TO THE CITIZENS of MILLEDGEVILLE
AND VICINITY.
TgIHE Subscribers take pleasure in informing the public that they'
A have commenced the business of
RENOVATING OF FEATHER BEDS,
in the city, hoping to meet wilh the patronage of a liberal public.
The Feather Dressing has but recently been introduced into the south
ern country, and we have no hesitation in asserting that no invention Lao
ever given more general satisfaction than the renovating of feathers,
from the NEWEST and BEST, to the OLDEST and WORST. It
purifies and enliven =» all.
Weinvitp the public to call at the house lately occupied as the ofltco
of the Standard of Union, on Wuyuo street, where they can SEE the ma
chine and witness its operations.
ALEXANDER & SPECK.
August 6. 28
N. B. Those who want work done will please make immediate appli
cation, as onr services are wanting iiiGtbeer places.
JBEM-12E: JX2k.nSjEl.3Sm4.
0 RUNAWAY from the Subscriber,
about the 12th of February last, a negro
/ Mun named 808, aged about thirty-six years, about
F 6l *// / five feet ten inches high, and weighs about 140 pounds*.
of a tolerable lively appearance, hns a sear on one of
his cheeks which bas formed and appears as a substance resembling a
small finger from the middle joint. When Inst heard from he was iu
Bibb county, Ala., where he was apprehended and escaped; he there
slated he belonged to a man by the namo of Hurtt, and when again ta
ken may not give his owners num?, he also stated he designed going to
Augusta, Geo., he may probably go in the direction of Tennessee, aa 1
purchased him last autumn of u Mr. lleurltt, a mule trader, of Bedford
county in that State
The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and safe confine
ment in any Jail in the South, or South-western Simes,and information
given to the subscriber, at bis residence near Erie, Green countv, Ala.
BRYAN HINES.
August 6,1839. 28 4m
MACHINERY.
Millcastings, Ironwork, Cotton and all
—y -3 kinds of Machinery furnished of the best mate-
fA 1 rials, and finished in the best manner, by “TheSavag..
Manufacturing Company of Maryland,” who have madw
arrangements with Messrs. Stovall, Simmons & Co., of
Augusta, Geo., to be their Agents, for receiving consign
mer.ts, who n>c authorized to receive payment of bills and expenses oa
delivery by them, of the above described work, seut to thut section of
the South convenient to Augusta.
Prompt attention w II be paid to all orders addressed to those gentlemen,
ut Augusta, to Tlionnis Landsdale, Superintendent of the works at th.
“Savage Factory,” Md. or to
GEORGE WILLIAMS, Agent,
Ain’ii.t (■, 1331. 23 3m. Ballimor*.
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.
BE .SOLD, in pursuance of an order of tire Inferior-Court </
▼ V Washington county, Hitting as n Court of Ordinary, on the first
Tuesday in October next, at the (’ourthous? door in said county, a ne
uro man by the name of Charles, belonging to tire estate of James Go
lightly, d?ceti-cd; sold for lb? benefit of the heirs and creditors of said
James Go.ighity, deceased. "Terms ot sale on the daV.
m: brown,
Augnst 6. 28 tqAJm’r of James Golighth , dec’d.
ADM iN 1 STR A TOK’S S ALE.
YYAIhL P.E SOLI', in pursuance of an older of the Inferior Court of
V V Washington county, sitting us a Court of Ordinary, on the first
Tuesday in October next, ut the Courthouse door in suia county, a ne
gro woman by the name of Celia, at times subject to fits of insani
ty, and a negro girl Elsey, belonging to the estate ot Thomas Goliithtlv,
deceased; sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors if said 'J'ffomas
Golightly, deceased. Terths on the day of sale. M. BROWN,
> c”. li, US tsAdtn’r. of Tliomas Golightly, dec’d.
GEORGIA, J ones County.
VV/'HEREAS William Hogan, Administrator on the Estate of Ridgo-
V V way Hogan, deceused, applies for letters of 'dismission.
'These aie therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of said deceased, Io appear ot tnv office wiitTrn the time pre-’
scribed bv law, Io show cause, if any they have, why said letters should'
not be granted. Given under mv b nd,ibis 23d dav of July, 1839
„ , CHARLES MACARTHY,CIk.C.O.
August 6, 1339.5180 23 6 m .
GEORGIA, Washington Conntv.
’wY H L.RI.AS Josiah Amason applies to me for letters of adtninistra
ori es, *ite of Asa Jordan, late of said county, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred
and creditors of said deceased, to be and lippearat my office within th.
tints prescribed by law, to show cause, if anv exist, why said letter,
should not be granted.
Given under ntv hand at office in Sandersville, this2Bth July, 1839.
Ang.fi,—2B 4w L, A. JERNIGAN, <\ C. O.
rpOh'R mon I HS after date, application uiil be made to the Inferior
< ourt of Jasper county, w hile silting for ordinar y pui poses, for lear.
to sell the real estate of John B. Slaughter, deceased, situate out of said
county. SARAH SLAUGHTER, Adm’x.
Aiieiisl 8, 1833, 28 Im
Gl :oRG1A AGRIUUI.TURAI. IMPLEMENT M iNUFAL’ToHY
AND AUGUSTA IRON AND BRASS FOUNDRY,corner of
Jones mid Cumming streets, second coiner above the Planters’ Hotel,
ihe subscriber would cull tne attention ol Planters ami others to th.
assortment of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, &c. which he,
bus on hand, consisting of Ploughs of the most approved kinds and of
the different .sizes, from light one-horse to heavy four-horse; Hillside
and Drill Plough?, Seed Sowers, H’JrroWM, Thrashing Machines, Corn
>hellers, different kinik; Corn anil Cob Crushers, a first rate article;
\\ heat bans, Hominy Mills, Cylindri; hl Straw Cutters ofdifferent sizes;
also, various other Straw Cutters; Su-nr Mills, Paint Mills, Turning
Lathes, Citcular Saws, Tyr*-bonding Machines, &c.
He is prepared to da heavy Iron Turning, or any other work in his
line at short notice.
The Iron and Bratts Foundry is in full operation, having a first rate
workman to superintend tire business, and a good stock of tho best
pur iron and coal on hand. 'J hose in want of machine orany other kind
ot Castings, may depend on their being well done and of good quality.
Castings for Cotton Gin Gearing, alwavson hand; also. Mill Irons,&ci
s—ts ROBERT PHILIP.
NOTICE.
heirs mid legatees of Miles Bembry, late of Pulns
_kL ki coHiity deceased, are hereby notified that I intend td
, apply nt the next Superior Court to he held in said county
for a writ of Dower in the real estate of said deceased.
MARY ANN BEMBRY.
.Time 28th 1838.—24—m4m
TEJI6KK KIUNDHED DOLLAItS REWARD;
WI LL be given for the apprehension and delivery to the
Jailor of Columbia county, Georgia, of a inan utiined
JOHN RAY, who committed a most attrocious and wilful
murder upon James Dooly, in the county of Columbia ou
Sunday evening, the IShlt instant, and has lied fromjustice.
The said Ray is about five feet ten inches high, stout built
and square shoulders, weighs about 150 or 160 pounds, light
hair and heavy eyebrows, which tire lighter than his hair; he
has lost the fust joint of a finger on one of his hands, has a
considerable scar on the crown of his head, a ruddy com
plexion and full and large eyes.; speaks quick when spoked
to. His general appearance is rather ordinary. Ills dress
was a brown frock coat. Kentucky jeans, pantaloous, and A f
high crown black hat wilh narrow brim.
THOMAS DOOLV.
W rightsboro’, Columbia county. May 25th, 1839. 18—ts
(ty’ I hj Columbus I '.nqtiircr, Macon Messenger, aud Ala
bama Journal will please publish the above till forbid.
T. D.