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President’s Message. Fellow Citizens of the Senate, and House of Representatives : In couscquonce of the failure of Con press ut its recent sees on to innke provi sion for the snppovt of the nimy, it be camo imperatively incumbent on mo to exercise the power which the Constitu tion fo'nh'rs on the Executive for extra ordinary occasions, and promptly to con vene the two Houses, in order to afford them an opportunity of re-considering a 1 subject of such vital interest to the peace and welfare of the Union. With the ex ception of a partial authority Vested by law in the Secretary ol War to contract for a supply of clothing and subsistences, Ihe army is wholly dependent on the ap propriations annually made by Cougre s. i ‘I lie omission of Congress to act in this! respect before the termination of the sis-l cal year had already caused embarras- j merits to the service, which were over j come only in expectation of appropriations before the close of the present month If the requisite funds be not speedily pro- j rided, the Executive will i|o longer be a- j hie to furnish for transportation the c- j quipments and munitions which are essen tial to the effectiveness of a military force in tiie field. V\ ith no provision fur the pay of the troops, the contracts of cnlist ment would be broken, and the army must in effect be disbanded ; the conse quences of which would be so disastrous ?is to demand all possible efforts to avert the cal unity. It is not merely that the officers and enlisted men of the army are to lie thus deprived of the pay and emoluments to which they are entitled by standing laws, hut that the construction of arms nt the public armories, the repair and construc tion of ordinance at the arsenals, and the manufacture of military clothing and camp equipage must be discontinued, and the persons connected with this branch of the public service thus be deprived, sud denly, of the cinplhymeut essential to their subsistence ; nor is it merely the waste consequent on the forced abandonment of the seaboard fortifications, and of the in terior military posts and other establish- 1 incuts, and the enormous expense of re limiting and re-organizing the army, and again distributing it over the vast regions which it uow occupies These are evils which may, it is trno, he repaid hereafter by taxes imposed on the couutiy, but other evils are involved which no expenditures, however lavish, could remedy, in comparison with which, local and personal injuries or interests eink into insignificance. A great part of the army is situated on the remote fron tier, or in the deserts and mountains of the interior To discharge large bodies of men in such places without tlit means of regaining their homes, and where few, if any, could obtain subsistence by honest industry, would be to subject iliciu to suf-j sering and temptation, with disregard of, justice and right, most derogatory to the. Government. lii the Territories of Washington and’ Oregon, numerous bands of Indians nre in arms, and are waging a war of exter mination against the white inhabitants, mid although our troops are actively car rying on the campaign, we have no intel ligence as yet of a successful re nit. On the Western Plains, notwithstanding the imposing display of military force recently made there, and the chastisement inflicted on the rebel ious tribes, others fat from being dismayed, have manifested hostile intentions and been guilty of outrages which, if not designed to provoke a con- j Wet, serve to show that the apprehension of it is insufficient wholly to restrain their vicious propensities A strong force in the State of Texas has produced the temporary suspension of hostilities there ; but iu New Mexico in cessant vigilance on the part of the troops is required to keep in check the maraud ing tribes which infest the t erritory. I lie hostile Indians have not been removed Iroiu The State of Florida, and the with drawal of the troops therefrom, leaving that object unaccomplished,'would be most injurious to the inhabitant’ and a breach ot the positive engagement of the General Government. To refuse supplies to the army, therefore, is to compel the complete cessation of all its operations, aud practi cal disbandment, and thus to invite hordes of predatory savages from tiio Westren plains aud Rocky .Mountains, to spread deva-tation along a frontier of more than four thousand miles in extent, aud to de liver up the sparse population of a vast tract ofcouutry to rapine and murder. Such, in substance, would bo the direct aud immediate effects of the refusal of Congress, for the hist time iu the history of the Government, to grant supplies— the inevitable waste of millions of public treasure the infliction of extreme wrong upon all persons couuected with the mili tary establishment by service, employment o. contracts—th.e call of onr forces from the bold—the fearful sacritict ot life and incalculable destruction of property on the remote fioutiers—the striking of onr Na-! iioit.il Flags on the battlemeuts of the for-1 tresses winch defend our maritime cities against foreign invasion —the violation of tue public honor aud good faith—and the discredit of the United States in the eyes of the civilized world 1 confidently trust these considerations aud others appertaining to the domestic peace of the country, which cannot fail to suggeat themselves to every patriotic tuiud will ou letlection be duly appreciated by both Houses of Congress and induce the €juactmenj of the requisite provisions of la.w for the support of the United States. FRANKLIN PIERCE. TVasatX’GTO.f, Aug. 21, lSstb THE REPORTER. CUTHBEHT, GA., AUGUST 30, 1856 JOHN WHIT. THOMAS, Eniron. The Law of Newspapers. 1. Siihicriln rmvlio do rml :vo cxprens notice to llifl contrary, ure connidcrcd us widling to combine lln-ir tuliscrqi'ioii. 2. If snb'criliers order I In-disC’ nlinunncc of their newspapers, llio publisher may continue bt Hi nd them until nil ■ rrcuragi's arc paid. 3 IlMiliecri’ cr. negl'Cl ‘>r leliise to lake tlicir ncWHiiapw from iho oflieea to which they nro directed. they arc held tes|ionsihle on il they have settled die bilh and ordered theirs discou nt and. 4. If subscribers remove to olher place* with out informing the publi-licrs, and lhe newspapers are sent to the former direction, they ure field ! responsible. I 5. The Courts Inve decided that refusing to i take newspapers f.oin the office, or removing I and leaving them nncdled for, is puma facia ev j Hence of intentional fraud. | 0. The United Slates Courts liuve also re peatedly decided, that Postmaster who no “lecisto perform hi* duly of giving reasonable noticr, ns required hy the Post Office Depart ment,of the neglect of a oersnii to lake from the office nowpapers addressed to him, renders the Postmaster liablu to the publisher for the mjbwriipiin price. To our Patrons. Finding tnv business such that I shall lye compelled to be absent from Cutliberta great portion of iny time, and consequent ly unable to devote that attention to the Reporter which it requires, I have with drawn from the Editorial Department, and will be succeded by John VV. Thom as, Esq., whose Salutatory follows, I bespeak for him a cordial reception by the “pressgang.’- 13. F. WHITE Salutatory. I come before you in this issue, ns one consenting to fill the Editorial Depart ment of the Reporter Experience and ability, which is a Yowledged by all an indispensable requisite lor one to rightly fill this position, is frankly confessed to be wanting and limited. I his. I fear, is al ready too well known to the patrons of this paper ; but however this may be, in coming to this post, and taking charge of the Editorial columns of the Reporter, 1 pledge myself that if industry and perse vereuce, accompanied with a desire to please the public, can make its columns acceptable, in this respect it shall never be wanting. I ask not of those who shall read its columns, silence. When there is reason for condemning them, ell 1 ask is, that the close and rigid rules of criti cism may be applied with moderation ; j mid especially from the citizens of our town, 1 can but expect a generous indul-; gence. I again pledge myself tint the political cast of the Reporter shall be as its Pros-1 pectus lias announced. Toe leading po- I litical news from both parties shall, when j without direct personalities, find a place among its contributions. JOHN WHIT. THOMAS. Our terms are well known to our subscribers, still we are compelled to re fer them to the heading of our “ Rates of subscription.” We are proud and grati fied to say that our list of subscribers, so far as regards number, is as large as any paper iu the State having commenced under the sumo circumstances as the Re porter, lhe citizens of the town and county, generally, have come forward and entered their names, thus exhibiting their approbation for the success of a paper in their town. We doubly assure them that their patronage is more than appreciated. There, however, is one important string iu the harp of their approbation which requires a little touching up, to cieate all sides a “harmonious concord.” That is the important string, too, upon which thesweettuneof ‘Two Dollars in advance’ must always be executed, if newspa per men are expected to join in the cho rus. Then, we respectfully say to our subscribers, that their immediate atten tion to our rece pt book will be expected by us from nil who have not done so, without further delay, aud with uo respect of persons. Our Colleges. By reference to our advertising col. urnus, it will be seen that Andrew Fe male College aud the Baptist Female College will open on Monday next These Colleges enjoy a high reputation. Every facility is afforded for the uequsi tion of a thorough education, either En glish or Classical. We commend them t< the patronage of parents and guardians oi South Western Georgia. Attention is directed to the ad vertiseuient, in another column, of tin I Livery and Sale Stables, recently erect t j by onr clever townsman, Win. Hurrisoi l He is too well known in this community for us to say anything iu his favor. Pa • ronize him, and your horses will receivi every attention. “ W “ will appear uext week. Our Town- While our town is making good head way in the line of Colleges, Schools, &c., while it is highly flattered with anticipa tions of a Railroad while to those around there is held out inducements to come and join ns as permanent citizens, for we have fine locotiou, health, and good society— surrounded by a country which, in point of natural advantages, none can vie- while, to sum up the whole, Cuthbert is making advancements which will soon, if rightly accompanied, place it almost at the head of the list of inland villages iu South Western Georgia. All of this “ speaks well and tells n< truthful tale.” We have a generous community-a public-spirited community. I his cannot be denied. There are visi ble, tangible evidences of tbefact. Look ut our Colleges, our Churches. : Tis true, you can find Institutions in which there is invested double the amount of money— decorated with “fixtures,” accompanied with a much longer list of “ faculty men,” College regulations, &c to attract the eye, but not exceling in moulding and beautifying the mind which is to decorate and ornament the future woman—Church es with more architectural beauty, cush ioned pews and carpeted aisles; but compare the pecuniary ability with that which is around and about Cuthbert, you will find that we stand with head and shoulders ranging with any of them. VNitii all this, there ure some things which appear to have escaped the eye, or at least there is no public interest taken in them. First. Where are the town authori ties ? What lias become of our Council? Men—leading men of our community have time and again been selected and elected by the citizens to fill the position of Councilmcu—Legislators have gone to j the trouble and expense of passing incur-1 porate laws, and again of extending them j at our solicitation, and to day what bene- j fits is there arising from them ? Not one. j There can’t be found even the ghost o! an old Councilman whp will publicly ad- 1 vocate the enforcement of town laws, ot j ra se his voice rightly towards putting ‘ do vn the disgusting exhibitions of street | affrays, dog-room debauchery, or uight j annoyances. Fire-work players, dog-1 shooters, and public vagabonds are now j left to run rampant over our town, ami sneer with contempt at our entire munici pal laws. Our streets are uo strangers] to the light performance of drunken reels;j our shade-trees are often the “ humble j recipients’’ of warm embraces, supporting i “falling humanity,” while his inebriated I harrangiies annoy the whole section ■ around and destroy the quiet aud comfort j of the town. These are facts This is then a point of our immuuiate local interest, which those who can lead, should look to. We appeal directly upon this point to the business men. You are #ne ones who feel this to be true, when you see ladies time and again turn away from your doors and counters, shocked and frightened at the nuisances which yon allow to pass — though perpetrated upon your own side walks— unnoticed and unpunished. The time has come when we should speak plainly about these things. That good name for wfiich we have been labor ing so long to give to our town, will soon be blackened by such indulgences,— Those at a distance will view and judge the character of our town entirely through this meuium ; and the universal decision ot ail good men will be to stay away—to avoid all such contaminating influences. 1 hen, to efface this impression, let those who are looked to for example rise up, eufoice the regulation with which we are empowered—eradicate Irom our midst these direful plagues, aud let our town become quiet aud moral. , Next, we would iuquire what has become of the Court House railing ? I bis was once rumored among us. The Court House has now been repaired throughout, I let it be inclosed—it will not only serve to protect the Court House and yard, but a nice railing will beau ornament to the Square; aud there is something need ed to beautify it. Next, cast your eyes to the borders ol tne town. See there —our Grave Yards! What impress oa must be made npou the aiind of a stranger, as lie passes the last resting-place ot our friends and town— ueu, to see them thus neglected ad for goiteu —all rotting down and falling t< iecay. W e confess that the citizens o ‘uthbert have been most heavily taxed >ut now we should give these things at entiou. Nothing speaks more for tli uorals, or reflects better upon the tas if a community, than a nice and wt, regulated bnrial-gronnd. The”, tre nppeai to those who have friends vesting in this neglected situation. No longer allow the weeds and briars to wave and tangle over their graves. In either grave yard there ore resting hearts which were al ways warm, and throbbed approvingly for every effort which promoted the pub lic weal—hands which were never closed in tune of’uced, displayed their desire by a m-ble generosity. Is there not some kind and public spir it who will make a move in this thing ? a move, nut for the erection of “ stored urns and animated busts,” but something more than the “ deep, damp grave, the darkness und the worm,” to *• Mark lhe glace where dust to dmt returns ’’ Itevival. Rev. Tiios. Muse, of this place, write iis that he has just closed a meeting at Shiloh Church, near this place, where he baptized fifty-eight willing souls. Among the number were two house holds, one blind lady, and six blacks, received the following recipe for the cure of dysentery, from a lady ol this place. We doubt not that it is more efficacious thau one half the quack medi cines : ” A table spoonful of bruised cloves put into a tumbler of water, is a sure cure for dysentery or diarrhoea. If the attack is violent, take a double spoonful every hour ” The Engineers, headed by Powers, surveying out the route between Sump ter < ity and Dawson, and the direct route to Cuthbert, are at this time about five miles west of Dawson ; so look out for the “ blazers,” fur the Railroad will soon be among us. Cuthbert Reporter. —We have re ceived the first number of a paper with the ab vc title, published at Cuthbert Randolph Cos., Ga. Its typographical execution is pretty fair, and its selections excellent. It is under the editorial man ageraent of Mhj. 13. F. White, long and favorably known to the people of the South ns one of the authors of the “Sa cred Lla up,” a collection of miscellaneous and sacred music. Tne Major is a man of extensive experience, a practical Ma son, and one of the best singers out He deserves success, and we hope will receive it Messrs. 13yrd & White are the pub lishers, in whom wc recognize two typo graphical qhums of ours, who, “though lost to sight are to memory dear.” Success .0 the Reporter, say we.— Newuan Blade Thank you, chum Livingston, for vour toast for our succe s. The appearance ol > the Beads among our exchanges, “Bring back the smiles which joy used to waste ” (JtJ- We publish hy request, the follow ing toast, sent by Mr. Buchanan to the democratic celebration of New York White Engle Club, of the Bth of Janua ry, 1844 : By the Hoi. James Buchanan. The Annexation of Texas-. To tie South it will afford security; to the North wealth; and to the Union safety from invasion on its weakest frontier, .--hall we reject the doom from the conquerors of San Jacinto until the tyrant of Mexico shall be gra ciously pleased to graut us the permission to go a-head. See the advertisement in another column, of a Fillmore Mass Meeting, to be held at Americus, on the 6th Sept. Petitions for Disunion. —The New Haven Uegister asserts that petitions are iu circulation in the west portion of Hart ford county, asking for a dissolution of the Union. It is said that one in Uniou viile has over one hundred signatures. Yellow Fever in Charleston.— The Board ot Health report tvyo deaths in Charleston from Yellow Fever, for the forty-eight hours ending Sunday night, 24th. at ten o’clock. ©ST” It is said that Gov. Wise, of Ya., intends to declare any one who permits his name to go on a Fremont electoral ticket, guilty of contemplated treason to the State. From Kansas. —ln addition to the Kansas news in our telegraphic co unins, we have the followii g from a dispatch to a New York paper : Couriers are riding through the River and Border counties, enlisting forces and raising supplies Every where prepara tions are making for war, and a most fioody conflict is anticipated. Gen. Rich ardson has gone to Fort Leavenworth to iscertaiu if General Smith acts by autho rity, and if not he (Richardson) intend calling his militia into the field. The steamer Polar Star came down last night with six companies of volunteers ready for the field. I hree companies of cavalry md one of artillery intended leaving Lea enworth l ity on the l9tb. .ansas news for the uext few weeks v 11 be looked for with intense anxiety, nd can scarcely fail to be of the rno-t sanguinary character. God defend the right.— D-zirly Sun. Political. Coismcnwated. Mr. Editor —The follow ing is the con clusion of the notice of the speeches deliv ered at Dawson: After the audience had partaken of a very good barbecue, prepared by the citi zens of Terrell, they re-assembled at the stand, when the Rev. Matthew Williams was introduced as the next Speaker. Os this gentleman’s speech, I have but little to say. ‘1 he principal feature of his speech, and the one in which Southerners are mostly interested, was his bold and unequivocal denunciation of the Kansas Nebraska Act, and the repeal of the Missouri restrict on. Tnis, in his eyes, was the great sh of the present Demo cratic administration. lie said the Mis souri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 had settled the question of slavery, until the Democratic party, for partizun purposes, re-opened the question and turn ed 100-e uj ton the country again, the great tide of fanaticism. The fact is, I heard it remarked by many gentlemen who paid strict attention to this speech, that if tire Rev. speaker hud gone to New England and made the same speech there, that he delivered to a southern audience here on that day, he would have been received with open arms by the three thousand and fifty-two fanat ical clergymen, who insulted the Nation al Congress with their infamous protest,: and one loud, prolonged shout would have j gone up from the hosts of fanaticism, wel-! coming their neudy found brother to their j ranks To use the language of the la mented Me Duffy, slightly changed, when ; I Hear the Ransus Nebraska Act and the j repeal of the Missouri restriction denouu- j ced by a northern mail, “ methinks 1 hear the buglo blast of the robber band but when I hear those measures which restor ed the South to her equal rights, denoun ced by a Southern man, “ methinks 1 suutl treason iu the tainted gale.” After tiie gentleman concluded, rather an amusing aud ludicrous scene occurred. Mr. Jonathan Davis, of Lee, was intro-1 duced. Ou taking the stand, lie invited 1 Mr. William M. Brown, the Know No thing candidate for Elector iu this Dis trict, to occupy tiie sta.id with him. lie j then introduced Mr Browu to tli, audi ence, and said that lie ;Mr. D ) was a delegate to the Macon Convent.on, and 1 one ot lhe committee appointed to select the Electoral Ticket—that he had pro posed Mr. Brown’s name to the commit tee as the most suitable person to run for Elector in the Second D.striet, and in formed the Committee at the time that he was unacquainted with Mr. Brown’s ability as a speaker, but he promis ed if “ Mr. Brown could not make a speech, that he would travel around with him and make speeches Jar him.” Then, turning to Mr. Brown, who was standing at his side, lie addiessed him as follows “ Now, Mr. Brown, you sit down there on that chair, and I will make a speech for you.” This was mortifying to Mr. Brown and his friends, and afforded the Democrats uo little amusement. Poor Brown, lie was mortification personified “ Like a iamb led to the slaughter, or a sheep before its shearers, he opened not his mouth,” but calmly, like “ Patience sitting upon her monument, smiling at Gr.ef,’’ he submitted to the will of those who had placed him in a position so un enviable. Mr. Brown’s speech (by Mr. Davis) amounted to nothing at all but rauting and raving. It contained neither point, wit nor argument ; and was about as much to the point as the young lawyer’s first speech to a Jury, who, in-lead of confining himself to the facts of the case, delivered Mark Anthony's oration over the dead body of Caesar. The Jury said it was a very nice speech, but they could not see its applicability to the case before them. The result was, the young lawyer lost his case. Tne people of Georgia, on the first Tuesday iu November, will ren der a verdict against Mr. Crawford, Mr. Williams, Mr. Davis, and their partv. LOOKER ON. Tiie lustra Session. Washington', Aug. 25.— Senator Wel ler gave notice, in due form, of his inten tion to offer a bill annulling all the laws of the Kansas Legislature, as in the eigh teenth section of the “Bacification bill.” Both Houses adjourned without busi ness, after the customary resolutions ol j respect to -lie memory of Mr. Meucham, | .Representativefrom Vermont, whose de-, cease was announced. The Emperor Napoleon is said to be in ! i really critical stale of health. His ill icss consists in a development ot the mal my ot the spine, with which he has be.e> long affiieled. He is abie,to attend to bust ces, and ir notin immediate danger. Democratic meeting in Cuthbert. August 22d, 1856. A “-goodly number ’ of the citizens of Randolph and the adjoining counties as sembled in the Court House to-day, to hear the political questions which now agitate the country, discussed. On mo tion of Samuel W. Brooks, Arthur Hood, Esq., was eallod to the Chair, and Wm. D. Kiddoo requested to act as Secretary. The Chairman, taking his seat, made a fevx remarks, stating the object of the meetiug, and explaining the cause of the absence of Col. bamuel Hall, the expect ed orator of the day, to be his accept ance of an invitation to meet, in public discussion to-day, the Filimorc Elector tor the State at large, Mr. Wm. H. Crawford, at Preston, Webster county. The following resolutions were offered by S. W. Brooks, and adopted unani mously by the meeting: Resolved, ‘I hat the Democratic party of Randolph county will have a Mass Meeting on the 27th of Neptember, at which time a Barbecue will be prepared. Resolved, That a committee of fifteen be appointed to make airangemeuts for the Barbecue, with the authority to ap point such sub-committees as may be nec essary to effectuate the purpose ; and that a Committee of three be appointed to invite Speakers for the occasion. S. VV. Brooks, M. G Stamper, A. J. Pace, S. A. Thornton, Ed. Ball, Richard Davis, Dr. Mercer, Thos. J. Brown, J. 13, Shropshire, Jas. Hendry, E. Varner, Jas. T. Hardin, B. L. Cook, D Morris, aud John’ 13. Pollock were appointed the Committee of Arrangements Col. Ar thur llooJ, J. F. M. Caldwell, Esq , und Seaborn A. Smith were appointed the Committee of Invitation. B. H. Harrison, Esq., of Lumpkin, being loudly called for. came forward aud addressed the audience in his usual happy style. Coi. Hood and J. F. M. Cald well, E-q., each iu his turn then address ed the meeting. After adopting the following resolution the meeting, on motion, adjourned to meet again on the ‘27th September : Resolved, that the proceedings of this meeting be published in the Cuthbert Re porter, Times & Sentinel aud South West ern News. A. IIOOD, Chairman. Wm. D. K iddoo, Secretary. By the President of the United Slates. A Proclamation: Whereas, whilst hostilities exist with various Indian tribes on ttie remote fion tiers of the United States, and while iu other respects the public peace is threat ened, Congress has adjourned without gran'ing the necessary supplies for the Army, depriving the Executive of .the power ..o perform his duty in relation to the common defence and security, and an extraordinary occasion has thus arisen for the assembling of the two Houses of Congress, 1 do therefore, by tin's my Proclamation, convene said Houses to meet at the Capitol, in the city of Wash ington, on Thursday, the 21st day of August instant, hereby requiring the re spective Senators and Representatives ■ then and there to assemble, to consult and determine on such measures as the | state of the Union may seem to require. In testimony whereof, I have caused | the seal of the United States to be here unto affixed, and signed tiie same with my hand. Done at the c ty of Washington, this 10th day of August, in the year of onr j Lord 1856, aud the Independence of the United States the 81st. Bv FRANKLIN PIERCE. By order, W. L Makcv, Bec’y of State. Commercial Prospects —We see with some apprehension that the imports are reaching an nnexarabled figure. They fell but little short of seven millions last week, and doubtless will average high for several weeks during the coining business season. his is a terrible symptom. Even if the prosperity we now enjoy were guaranteed to last, it is extremely doubtful whether this country could sus tain an over importation of this extent.— I he market would hardly fail to be glut t:d, and merchants compelled to realize ait ruinous sacrifices, i. ut under our present circumstances, the feature is alarming in the highest degree. A financial revulsion may be expected at any moment in France —it would reverberate from Paris to the Mississippi and would shake credit thro’- out ihe three countries. Nor are our owu financial prospects as flourishing as they might be. \S e have innumerable rotten schemes on hand tnat will some day break down with a crash. Half our railroads are bankrupt if the truth were known, and nearly as large a proportion of onr maiinfac urmg enterprises. Under the circumstances, to embark in a period of nflamaiion is to court ruin.— A r . York Herald. Dismis-ed—A dispatch Irom Wash*, •ogton says that Judges Lecompte and Cato, and Marshal Donalson, of Kansa c , Acre invited to resign three weeks ago, md having declined to retire they have i ucen dismissed.