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COTTON’ PLANTER’S CONVENTION.
BKPORTOFTHR COMMITTEE ON THE “COTTON
POWER." SUBMITTED TO THE CONVENTION AT
THE ADJOURNED TERM. IN THE CITY OF MA
CON, SEPT 14TH. 1858
The committee on the “Cotton Power,”
would respectfully eubtnit the following re
port :
To give nonie idea of the immense power
wielded by cotton ii[>on the world, it must be
viewed in connection with the three great de
partments of Industry—Agriculture, Com
merce and Manufactures. To give a full and
clear idea of this immense power in the limits
of a report is impossible. The most that may
be done is to give the outline ami leave those
interested in the matter to till out tlie picture
for themselves. In truth, the outline is all
that can be given, if we steer clear of the du
ties assigned other committees.
First then, of cotton, as an Agricultural sta
ple. It is totally unnecessary, to go into a de
tailed account of the vast Agricultural inter
est involved in the culture of cotton. The
practical common sense- and experience of the
Southern Cotton Planter brings to bis mind
more vividly than figures could do, the vast
interests at stake. He has but to suppose the
cotton crop entirely destroyed, and calculate
his losses and di tress, and then imagine whole
nations in the same condition, ami lie lias the
the picture at once before the mind, and that
too, in more vivid and impressive colors than
arithmetics! calculations ever painted.
It at first sight appears to be a bold asser
tion. but it is nevertheless true, that all the |
vast Agricultural capital in all the cotton
growing counties in the world, was created by I
the culture of cotton. Ami not only was it ere- ,
ated by it. but it is entirely dependant upon
cotton, for all its value. T.» the proof —the
price or market value of capital, like every,
wiing else, depends upon supply ami demand.
Every now channel for the profitable invest
ment ot capital, of course, increases the de
mand. This will cause the value of the capi
tal of a country to be increased sufficiently to
supply the increased demand. Hence, we aee
that by so much as the demand for the capital
Is increased, is the value of the capital of the
country increased. Now for the last fifty years
there has been a constant!* and increasing de
mand for capital, to be invested in the culture
of cotton. It was profitable nnd therefore cap
ital was bad. This lessened the supply, by so
much as was invested in the cotton culture.—
To restore an equilibrium, the value of capital
had to be increased by asinnch as w as thus in
vested. Hence, the w ealth of the w orld was
increased, by so much, us was invested in the
culture of cotton. Blot cotton from existence.
And the whole vast amount invested in this
pay would be totally destroyed. Hut as long
as eotton is cultivated, the power of these in
calculable millions is w ielded by it. This in
fluence then ’may be said to be one of the
muscles in the gjant arm of the “ Cotton Tow
er.”
Secondly, of its connection w ith commerce.
To estimate the influence of eotton upon the
commerce of the world we must remember,
that imports are always equal to exports. —
The estimate of Mr. Marcy, while Secretary of
fltate, in his report in obedience to a resolu
tion of the House of Representatives, was,
that three fourths of the cotton of the |
world wasproduced in the Tinted States. From
the same report it is seen that the value of the 1
cotton of the United States is. in round numbers
$100,000,000. Add to this $33,000,000 ns the
amount produced in the other cotton growing
countries of the world, and w e have i 133,"00,
000 worth as the average production of the
world. Now suppose that $33,000,000 w orth
be retained, for the purpose of home manufac
ture—this is about the amount, from the best
data bclore ns—this will leave *100.000,000
to be exported. But imports are always equal
to exports, so that the countries shipping the
$100,0000,000 worth of cotton must neeive in
retnnr, sloo.ooo.into w orth of other articles.—
Here then is s2oo,i»(K>,ooo given to Commerce.
But the mamtfaetm ing countries receiving this
cotton, turn it into cloth, thereby increasing its
value, say six times, (which, iiuwovmr, is be
low the true iueraiwe. > All of this cloth is not
needed for home consumption. By again refer
ing to statistical accounts we find that about
one sixth of the cotton Imported into the man
factoring countries, is re-exported in the shape i
ot the manufactured article. This then gives
$100,000,000 more of ex|a>rts. This must have ;
in return the same amount of impotrs. Here
then is $200,000,000 more, w hich added to i
the other $200,000,000 —the amount of the
fi»’»t exportation and importation combined—
gives in round numbers $400,000,000 to Com- j
inerce yearly. )Ve might trace this operation
almost to infinity, but this is far enough tor the
object in view. Let it not be forgotten that
this is the amount given yearly to commerce
by cotton.
But the $400,000,000 worth of commerce
cannot lie carried on w ithout the means of
transportation. Who then can calculate the i
vast amount that must be expended in making
facilities for the transportation of $400,000,000
worth of produce—produce which finds its way
to the parts of the civilized world
The mind is almost overwhelmed in the vain
attempt. T*'is then may be called another
muscle in the giant arm of the “Cotton Power.'
Thirdly, of ite connection w ith maniitactures.
Without cotton, the commerce of the world would
lie crippled; and w ithout cotton and commerce,
the cotton Manufactories of Europe would be to
tally demolished; and if McCulloch, who is
styled “the grave statistician, of old En
gland," is to be believed. England would be
come bankrupt. He says that “ the British
eotton Manufactories now form the prineipa
iuisincss carried on in the country, and have
contributed, in no small degree, to raise the
British nation to the high nnd conspicuous ]>o
eition she now occupies." Other European
countries are in the same condition. If cotton
-ft ere blotted from existence, all the vast amount
t>f capital invested in the eotton Mgiiufac- i
rjiyc would be destroyed. All of its value is
derived from eotton; for if cotton be with
held, it is worthless. To show the immense
amounts of capital thus de|»eudaiit ujioii cotton
we must resort to a short calculation. The
United States mauultt tores about 700,000 bales
of eotton, or about one sixth of the crop of
the world. She has about $330,0vb,000 worth
»»f capital inrestp<j in the manufacture. Sup
yosiqg that the capital thus invested in Europe
»s -in the same proportion, we have as the
amount invested there $1,980,000,000. To this
add the capital thus invested in the United
Sites and we Lave $5,510,000,000 as the
amount of manufacturing capital directly de
pendent upon cotton. But this is bnt the en-
Irring wedge to the calculation. We might
trice this on. until we find, that every branch 1
■ trad* Mkd .a,re department of indn-try and
' science, are literally crossed and intertwined
I with this, like the woof and warp of the arti
cle manufactured. Mr. Everett, in his lecture
on “the working men's party,” uses the fol
lowing language : "Let the inquirer trace the
cotton to the plantation where it grows in
Georgia or Alabama; the indigo to Bengal;
the oil to the olive-gardens of Italy, or the
fishing grounds of the Pacific ocean; let him
consider the cotton-gin, the carding-machine,
the power loom, and the spinning apparatus,
and all the trades and science* directly or indi
rectly connected with these, and I believe he
will soon agree that one might start from a
yard of coarse printed cotton, which costs ten
cents and prove out of it, as out of a text, that
every art nnd science under Heaven had been
concerned in its fabric.” Buttlie influence ex
erted on the wealth of the world, is far from
being the only power of cotton. It has a no
bler mission to perform. By stimulating en
terprise of every description, and giving an
impretus to commerce, that it never knew be
fore, it has and is still spreading civilization and
Christianity to the remotest corners of the
1 globe.
But, sufficient for our purpose, that we view
it as a money power. What is money ? I’o
; litieal economy answers: It is the representa
tive of labor. What used for? Asa medium
of exchange. Now what is cotton but the
great medium of exftiange between the cotton
growing States and other countries? And, is
it not, at the same time, the representative of
j labor? Now if we would know the vast mon
ey power wielded by cotton, we must know
the amount of capital invested in the culture
of cotton, and add to this, the amount yearly
produced; then the amount of capital expend
ed in the construction of facilities for trans
portation, mid the amount of cotton yearly
given to Commerce, and lastly, the smioimt
invested in cotton Manufactures, and the
amount yearly manufactured. These amounts
added together would give the compass of its
power.
But our object is to show to Southern men
! their power as cotton grower*. It is time that
; we "realize the consciousness of our poweraml
be resolved to maintain it.” Mr. Marcy, in the
- report already referred to, says that "three
I fourths of the cotton of the world is produced
in the United States.” Then, after adding to-
I getlier the vast amount of capital before spec-
I ified, we find that the South has the power to
control three fourths of the entire amount —an
amount, in itself, almost beyond arithmetical
computation. But this immense fund can be
made subject to our control only through or
| ! ganization. Now, as the power of cotton is
1 shown to be a money power, it would seem
that a Bank, a ith cotton ns its basis, would
be the proper means of rendering this power
available. But as suggestions on this point
would seen to lielung more properly to the
"Committee on the Bank,” we leave them to
their duty,
.JOHN IL IIAGIN, -
WM. M. DAVIS,
BAIINETT 11. HOLLIMAN, -Committee.
LEWIS 8. RUMPH
JAMES W. BELVIN,
_
[FOR Tita STATE l‘UEss.]
Macon, October 12, 1858.
Mr. Editor— By looking at the head of the
sth column. 2d page of the “Georgia Tele
• graph” of this day. you will learn, no doubt to
! your ontoninhment, tiiat the government of the
United States is getting up n grand Naval Ex
p dition against NICARAGUA!!!!! and that
the vessels, some 15 in number, are to “rendez
vous at Buenos Ayres,” only a few thousand
miles t'other ride of the country, which, accor
ding to tin well informed "Georgia Telegraph
is about to catch Jessie ( —yes Jessie—that's
Young America) from Uncle Sam! Please to
ask the “Telegraph” whether our brave friend
General Walkey, has an army on the Pacific
i side—say about Lower Pew, to aid Uncle
Sam in his descent upon Nicaragua from “Bu
enos Ayres?” and confer an immortal favor
upon one who is a seeker after knowledge, and
the world at large. Your* forever,
Bl ITZEXGAN SciIXEIDEXIIOFFKR.
Side.— What a cute old chap was Jemmy
Buck, in getting up an expedition pretending
j it was to visit Paraguay, when, all the time,
the old RAT intended it for NICARAGUA!
But the "Georgia Telegraph” "eotehed" him !
He wasn't eute enough for that!!! B. S.
*/?"' Monsieur Foil, a Frenchman who went
to Jamaica to embark in business, had been
sadly abated there, I|e had been robbed,
whipped, put in prison, his property confisca
ted, and every species of indignity and outrage
offered him. On his return to New Orleans,
he told the story most pitifully to Col. Pike of
Arkansas.
-Why, Monsieur Foil,’ said the Col. accord
ing to your story Jamaica must be ns bad a
place a* the infernal.region*?'
'Ma foi—it is worse.
‘Now, Monsieur, do you really mean that?'
‘C est vrai—it is true.'
‘Well now. Monsieur Foix, said Col. Pike,
' ‘suppose you were on your death-bed to-night,
and the Lord should appear to you. and say
you might go lagk to Jamaica or go to ’.lie in
fernal regions, w hat would you say.’
‘1 would s»y, Monsient good Lord, if it beez
all ze same to you. if it make* no difference at
all I should very much choose to please to pre
fer much razer to go to h—ll.’
Wood'* Hair RgSTORATlvt.—The fame of
this preparation rests upon it* real merit. —
Thousands all over the country are Using it.
and it doe* all it claims through the various
publications that it can do. Hair will grow on
a bald scalp by its use; hair will be preserved
and beautified by its line; hair will turn from
gray to its original color by its use. We do not
claim that a r-d headed gentleman or lady can
lie turned into individuals w ith raven locks or
auburn ringlets, but gray hair will lie restored
to the original color. Reader wherever you
live, in any place yon reside. Wood's Hair Re
storative is sold. Enquire for it at all the
Druggist*. and wherever such articles are usu
ally obtained, and yon will find it as we state.
Catfiox. —Beware of worthless imitations,
as several are already in the market, called by
different names. Use none unless the words
?Profi»**or Wood's Hair Restorative. Depot St.
fjonis, Mo., and New York) are blown in the
bottle. Sold hy all Druggists and patent med
icine dealer*, alu> by all Fancy and Toilet Goods
dealer* in the United States and Canada.
Terrible ax» Fatal Accident—Drath of
George C. GRtFFtx.—We regret to learn that
George C. Griffin, of this city met with a fatal
accident, last Saturday on board the steamship
Alabama, prior to her leaving New York for
this port. It appears that he had gone aboard
the steamer, to take leave of some friends, ami
while there stumbled and was precipitated
down the after hatchway, a distance of twenty.
five or thirty feet, breaking one arm, crushing
his skull, and otherwise mangling him iffa
dreadful manner. He died in a very short time,
while being conveyed to tlif) huqiitid Sarannah
' A'ewii.
The State Press.
MUkOOXT, OA-
TIHRxBH. OCTOBER 11. ISM.
| The Statr Pscaa < Itiiee i- reioov <-d to
lUlston'H Building, up. stairs first entrance in
the rear <»( Hardeman A: Griffin’*, on Third
Street.
TO FIREMEN
The Fire Alarm Bell undergoing repairs will
be ►truck nt 1 o’clock to-day.
G, S, OBEAR, Chief Engineer.
MACON MARKET.
Cotton. —The market has declined J-8 to
a 1-4 cent from yesterday’s prices, caused by
declines at the seaport markets. In the past ,
week. New York ha** declined 1-2 ct.. Savan
nah 1-2, Augusta 1-2 tn 3-4, Charleston 3-4.
Receipts at all points very heavy. Planters are
now offering freely. The sales in Macon with
in the last three days have been fully 8,500
bales Receipts about !2‘>o a day. We quote ,
' sales at 9to 11 14 cts. —principally at 11 cts.
‘ i Octol>er 13tli.
Bale Bagging 17 1-2 to 18c.; Role Bagging
i 16c.; Bacon, dear sides, 10 1-2 to 11c.; Rib
Sides 10 to 10 l-4c.; Shouldersßl 4 toB l-2e,;
Hams 12 1-2 to 14c.; Lard 12 to 12 l-2c.;
i Flour, Superfine $2.60 to $3.00 per hundred;
• Family Flour $3.00 to $3.50; Sugar, C lie.. 1
i 81l 1-2 c., A 12c.; Pure Corn Whisky, 30 cts.
• per gallon—it costs more when comj>oimded
f with Stric/ntine.
Yesterday’s Messenger says the Sexton
reports the number of deaths in this city from
October l>t t> the 9th inclusive, to be one
white child, one negro man. and a negro child.
Where is there a healthier place?
)•
t l>r. Boring, the Methodist Pastor of Macon
• and formerly of Cojuml>u.«, died of mellow fe
< ver at Galveston. Texas on the Ist inst.
Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell. Missionaries
says the Christian Index of Wednesdav last,
j left our city op Monday night, via Richmond
t ami New York, “en route” for China. The
prayers of many ehrntrnns in this community
will follow them to the land of idolatry and
l' superstitition.
ADVERTISEMENTS
As winter is near at hand, house-keepers are
busy refitting their rooms, ami consequently
Bostick Rein’s Store is thronged every day
with customers attracted by their splendid
j stock of Carpets. Curtains. Rugs, Arc., and we
are informed that mfone in search of such ar
ticles ever leaves without purchasing; for their
goods cannot be surpassed, and having obtain
ed them on very favorable terms, they can af
j ford to sell at corresponding low rates. It is
well worth a visit to their Carpet Department
r to see their beautiful assortment of every hue
‘ and pattern, snmethjng. suitable cither for a
cottage or a palaeo; ami it you arc in want of
’ such things, we are su.ro you will be suited at
B. A: K.’s. both in quality ami price.
If"ymi u apt wanter Clothing, etc., go
to Bi acksiiear’s -in <Le. Washington Block
His stock is varied add extensive, ami there is
not a better Democrat or a more gentlemanly
dealer within our kupwledge. Know Nothings,
however, need not he afraid to patronize him,
for he will sell to them Just as cheap as to Dein-
• ! ocrats. Read his advatisement.
Henrt House gives notice in our columns
» to-day that ho has removed to Cherry Street
• next to Ayres, Wiffgfienl A’ Co., on the Street
calling to the Passenger Depot. You hive 1
jonly to read his advertisement to l»e tempted
to give him a call. • '•
W. W. Paukeu tfc C«(.. it will seen from their
card, are in receipt of a large nnd fashionable
stock of Dry Goo Is for the Fall trade, which
‘ they say they are determine?! to dispose of at
> very small profits. This firm is so well known.
I the pillule can have confidence in what they
say about their stock and prices.
McCailie Jones have removed a few
doors below their old stand to the store on
■ Cotton Avenue formerly occupied by J. B. Ar
W. A. Ross, where they are constantly receiv
ing Bacon. Lard. Flour Ar**., from the Western
markets, and selling eery loir.
Read James W. Griffin’s advertisement of
a valuable plantation near Americus, u for sale
on long credit.” Al<o the sales by Executors
and Administrators, and other new notices in
to-dav’s paper.
FORNEY
Some of our Democratic cotemporaries are
making n great fuss about Forney's attack up
on the President. Why magnify his impor
tance ? Let the cur yelp.
Attention i~ called' to Dr. Strohecker's
notice in our advertising columns, offering a
reward for information of the p 'rson who de
faced the walls ot his building with an obscene
drawing and inscription. Such ott’enccs are
intolerable, and we hoye the offender in this
instance will be ferreted out and properly pun
ished. It would rejoice us to see his head
stuck upon a pole in the market place as a
warning to all such
By-the-bye we wonJd»likc ,to make the ac
quaintance of the fellow s w h 6 ruined the State
Press sign at our office door. The police
should keep a iflmrfrldo'kroiil for the rascals.
FROM SAVANNAH.
The election for Mayor and Aldermen on
Monday resulted in the success of the Demo
cratic ticket by overwhelming majorities—Mr.
Thoma' M. Turner, the Democratic candidate
for Mayor. ami his oppo
nent. Mr. Ilinup Roberts, 42fi.
There were 32 iuternqjijs (t the week end
ing Tuesday evening, . /?th- inst.; 15 from
Ygllow Fever. .. .
DAILY mail tOCLINTON
W e understand that of Clinton
and vicinity are anxicn, tu ge; a daily mail be
tween that place and Macon, and as the dis
tance Is so short, only 12 miles, it seems to us
they ought to l>o grit tied. Wc now have a
tri weekly horse mail from this place to Macon
via Clinton. Our papers will reach them one
. day earlier sent by the way of Macon.' if they
succeed in getting a daily utajj to that place.—
Fed. I'nion. .. . • .
Iff’ Our aokiinwledgeinents are due for a
j bottle of can di rie, u'iae French brandy,
which wo found upon our table inscribed w ith
1 the compliment* of E. Isaacs & Brother.-
. Not being eoHuoiwuni in such matters our-
I selves, we submitted the qrtiek to a friend of
superior know ledge and taste, who pronounc-
I ed it first-rate—greatly surpassing whatisgen
] orally brongt to this market. It w ill be seen from*
M —rs. Isaacs' advertisement that they have
just imported a supply of brandy And wine /or
.Mfdieal nee. They invite the public to test
i their stock, •
i
MIB Elb’ 1.1 < KY OI'FK E.
11l class 663, ticket 30, 61. Prize SB,OOO,
returned. In class 675, ticket 9. 36, 37, Prize |
$3,000, sold and cashed at this « filce. i
Office, Floyd H<m*v Buildings.♦ i
Illness of Jldok Hardeman.—We learn
that Hon. Robert V. BMHlcnian, while holding '
the Superior Court of ilkin>on county on 1
the 6th inst., hum* ked in the progress ot
a trial, with something like an apoplectic fit.
which rendered him insensible for several min
utes. ami in consequence the Court was ad
journed. At lust accounts, we are pleased to
>ay. the Judgu wa» recovering from the At
tack.
p. S. Since tlx* ntwive was put in t.'pc, we have
found the following paragraph in the Milledge
ville Recorder :
“Judge Hardeman was. at la-t <lates. we arc
pained to say, lying quite ill. at his home near i
Clinton. It i- not therefore probable that i
Jones Court will !<* held next week.”
COUNTY ELECHONS.
We have compile 1 from our exchanges and
' from private letters the following summary of |
the result of the elections recently held in dit
ferent counties in this State to supply vacan- t
civs in the Legislature :
fa Glynn county, on the 6th inst., according i
to the Brunswick Herald. John S. Harris, Esq.,
was elected a member of the House of Repre
i sentatives, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of J. W. Moore, Mr. H. re
ceived the entire vote polled, 155.
In Warren countv the vote stood; For E
Dazenby, Democratic candidate for Senator.
52 majority: for A. M. Jackson, Democratic
candidate for Representative, 28 majority—va
cancies caused by the death of Mr. Jesse M.
Jones, and the new comity of Glasscock in
cluding the residence of Kitchen.
In Schley county (created uy the last Legis
lature from the counties of Sumter ami Marion)
the vote was: For Senator —Hixon. Ameri
can, 214: Carr, Democrat, 184. For Repre
sentative — Edwards, Democrat, 2<»7; Springer.
Know Nothing, 189.
In Coweta county an election will take place I
on the 24th in-t.. to supply the vacancy in the '
Senate caused by the resignation ot Hon. Hugh
Buchanan —whom the Deimwrats intend run
ning for Judge of the Tallapoosa circuit.
In Pulaski county, C. M. Bozeman, Esq., has
l»eoii elected Senator in the place of N. McDnt
fie, whose residence was cut off’ into the new j
county of Wilcox.
In Randolph county, Col. S. A. Smith. Dem
ocrat, has been cho«en to till the vacancy of
Mr. N. G. Christie in the House.
In Habersham county. Robert Allen has been
elected in the place of White, cut <df into the ;
new county of Milton.
In Milton county, Lawson Fields has been •
chosen Senator.
THE BANKS
Democratic l.andmarks.
H«»n. Aaron \\ Brown, in a speeidi against ,
the Cniteil States Bank Bill, in Congress. Aug.
4. 1841, said:
“7 rcy ml l>.ta-kiay or the mal’iuy of jntper
money, ax the inoit euorm »tx apernla?ioM of
modern tim>*. I allude not simply to the rate
of but to all the advantage*, direct
ami collateral, which those enjoy who Itavc
ready access to tin l fund*, and who have con
trol over the Bank*. These cnornio’.is profit*,
accumulating in tlie’cofturs of in dividual*, in
trotlore a proa la < I bloated arixtocraey ia our
land, and thereby destroy that plain republi
can epiality of rijhtx and nf f>rtune which I
have ardently desired mljht be long preserved
in our country. 1 win! 1 join in n<» crusade in
or ag linst the wealth which mav be . cqtiired
by honest imbi-try an I sagacioil* enterprise.
Ind 1 trill forect r protent ayiinxt those special
privileges, which yire one facoretl class re
tenxire adrantayt* orer all other*, ami .which
mint introduce into our young ami rising coun
try all the aristocratic distinctions of the old
world.”
GOV. BR9V7N AND THE STATE ROAD.
The Atlanta Intelligencer, of the 6th instant. '
contains the following paragraph : “ The wor
thy Treasurer of the State Road informed iis
a few days ago. that, he had transmitted to the
Treasury at Milledgeville $25,000 as the nets ‘
earnings of the Road for tin* month of Septem
ber, making in all up to this time the hand- ‘
some little sum of $ 175.000. Hurrah for Joe
Brown and the management of the State
' Road!”
Th. 1 Intelligencer of a later date, says the i
above paragraph has cause*! it the loss of Oro
siihscril>ers—Know Nothings, we presume, or
disappointol office-seekers, or ousted employ
ees, who have sapiently concluded that “noth
ing good can come out of Nazareth.” But we
arc satisfied that our cotemporary will gain,
instead of loose, by the operation ; and for eve |
ry one su!?scribcr who stops his paper, there !
will be an increase of at least ten isew one# to
overbalance the account; for Gov. Brown, by
his manly course on the Bank question and his
able management of the State Road under the
efficient superintendence of Dr. Lewis, has won •
for himself a place in the affections, confidence
and respect of the people of Georgia, which
has never been excelled by any of his presle- I
cessors in the Gubernatorial chair.
The State Press has sustained Gov. Brown’s .
administration, not merely from party folding,
but because he lias proved himself a man of
uncommon honesty and a Statesman of extra
ordinary goad sense; and for these same rea
sons the citizens of the State will always de-|
light to “do him honor.”
We reiterate the sentiment of the Intelligen
cer—and it will meet with ft responsive echo |
in every nook ami corner of Georgia—•“ Hur
rah for Joe Brown and his management of the
State Road.” This is placed upon record.—
Know Nothing editors and Democratic mal
contents ma; make the most of it.
C3L RICHARD H CLARK
We quote the following paragraph from ft
communication in the Albany Patriot over the
signature of ’ Wool Hat.” written from Worth
county, Ga. The writer says:
As to you of the South-Western Circuit, with
tire distißgui*hed jurist ami statesman, I|. 11.
Clark, a* your Judge, and the clover and tal
ented Ely a* your Solicitor. I have no douht
but what all of the several candidates in your
District are able and upright lawyers, but I
have no personal acquaintance with any but
the Hon. R. H. Clark and Col. Ely—of them I
speak from personal knowledge, and I assert
without the fear of contradiction that they
have few equal* in the State. My freling*. a«
a citizen of the State, are warmly «nliste<l fi»r
them, mid I would be proud to oast my vote
e forthem. were I a member of the Circuit. I
hope at the mxt Gubernatorial Convention,
that the claims of the wire gra** will Ih* prop
erly recognized, ami that Col. Clark or Colquitt
may l»e our stamlard bearer for the high posi-
' |ton of (nirernoy, nnd then count me in.
Tnit Sons of Malta— Midnight Parade. — '
As tlieru is an organization of the “Sons’’ in
this city, ire copy from the Cincinnati Coin
inercitil (for the benefit of the members of the
mysterious order) a description of an extraor
dinary midnight parade, which recently came
off in that place, and is said to have been re
garded with mingled emotions of curiosity,
mirthfulness ami wonder:
The procession consisted of members of the
order, •lothed in long flowing robes, and others
attired in glittering Greek armor. The Chan
cellor was clad in a dense flowing suit, confined
with a girdle—a )<»nir snowy beard eoiieenling
the lower part of the liioe. mid resting on his
bosom. The Grund Commander had on a bril
liant uniform of black silk velvet, ornamented
with gold spangles and glittering symbols, and
was armed with a sword of dazzling splendor.
Cowled and snrplicisl apprentices, officer* in
piiestly garb, and Knights of Malta—helmets,
shields, plumes, golden, crimson and salde ar
mor. all made up an array which reminded one
of his readings of the middle ages, instead ol
an actual occurrence in the matter of fact nine
teenth century. The procession produced an
intense sensation, and was witnessed by thous
ands of people, who lined the way in dense
masses. Some contemplated the spectacle w ith
curious gravity; many snickered; some ex
ploded in hearty bursts of laughter; timid wo
! men shrank back alarmed; foolish girls titter
ed; and boys had rare fun. It is said, howev-
I er, that in spite of the outre appearance of the
, turn out. the poor were not forgotten by the
I benevolent Sons of Malta.
“A WORD TO THE WISE”
What is the use of having a city Council to
adopt Ordinances, if they are not enforced ?
Why do the authorities permit stables, sheds,
*Vc„ to be built of wood within the Fire Limits
in violation of the Ordinance on that subject t
Mr. C. A. Ei.i.s says, in his communication
published in yesterday’s Messenger, that lie
has frequently directed the attention of mem
bers of the Hoard to the matter, and nothing
has been done to have the evil removed, lie,
therefore, notifies Council that in any ease
where he is injured by fire that originates or
is caused by the erection of these wooden
structures, he will hold the city of Macon
bound to make good any loss he may sustain
on that account. Now we would like to know
if our citizens are willing to pay heavy dam
ages resulting from the careleMiiecc aeid neg
lect of their public servants? Will they keep
such men in office? Ql’ll.l*.
Georgia News.
A Bachelor worthily E.mcloteh.—We
perceive that Peterson Thweatt, Esq., the pres
ent Comptroller, is engaged upon a new plan
for the education of the children of our State.
This is all right, and we have no doubt some
thing valuable will come of his labors. Our
friend Peterson has always evinced an incorri
gible aversion to hltving children of his own to
care for. and it is but right and patriotic that
lie should apply himself to the philanthropic
task of haiking after the welfare of oilier peo
ple’s. The mothers of the State should vote
him a blessing in spite ot his shortcomings to
wards the daughters!— Sar. Republican.
llovintoE.—On last Saturday afternoon,
about 2 o'clock, in the vicinity of this place, a
homicide was committed upon the person of a
youth by the name of Madison Ponder. He
was stabbed by Alfred Thomas, in the left side
of the neck—severing the left carotid artery.
Thomas, with two others. Thomas Cotidre and
Owen House, alia* Reid --as partirep* criininic
were committed to jail, alter mi iergoin.' an
, examination before the magistrates. All the
parties are joimg men. and whisky and < :.:d
--the ('qub l -’, Carte riicilli- Exprim.
Tin; (’itocs. Not ' itli'tmi liiig o ir farmers
-ire rngkrng an abundance ot’ everytiiinz lisa
ly upowh upon the (arm. yet thecrops ami pm -
tieularly that of cotton. will not yield a- m : b
b .1 zo«hI ileal as WMS thought it would some
tw .. 1 'ijtlis ago. We ’’ cl no a.|.|>' in -a
believe the rust h..- < ut ■ ti’t
ton .-rap in 1 .is emit »atha -t o t. i
former .uiti-’ipallon-. So e crop liuv pas
app .iMt;tly uninjured wliil'tot . sn.i. I>c. n
stripped of nil its late fruit, ami the stalk, in
i many instances, killed to the ground, and 011
all the-e spots that have been visited by the
rust, of course the crop is done. — Albany (lia.)
Patriot.
Railroad Meeting in Pickens Cocntv.—
There was a large and enthusiastic Railroad
meeting in Jasper. Pickens comity, on the 14th
of September. The following comities were
represented by delegates: Cobb, Forsyth, (di
mer. Lumpkin and Pickens, It was the sense
of the meeting that a Railroad from Marietta.
Cobb county, throngli Cherokee to Duck Town,
would be ot ■■general interest to the State in
developing the resources of North-West Geor
gia.” State aid iciu ailed.—Columbue Tinea.
Moni mext to a Soldier.—We see n state
ment in thu papers to the effect that Ex-Gov.
C. J. McDonald and other Georgians propose
1 to erect a monument to the memory of Gen.
Charles 11. Nelson, at the town of Calhoun, on '
2d of Novemlier. We trust this is so. Gen.
Nelson was a brave soldier and an accomplish
ed oftjctu', and his services in the Indian and
Mexican wars entitle his mime and memory to
some token of respect at the hands ot the peo
ple of Georgia.— Exchange.
American Nomination for Jipge.—The
Convention of the American party which con
vened in Americns on Saturday, nominated for
Judge of the Pataifla Circuit, James L. Wim
berly, Esq., of Lumpkin; and for Solicitor
General, Jesse Norwood, Esq., of Cusseta.
Homicide in IgwigfON,—An encounter oc
curred in Irwinton, Gil. on the Oth Inst., be
tween Dr. Joseph Golden and Mr. John E.
Wiggins, in which Dr. received three
stabs from a knife In tjiwleß and thigh, the la-t
severing the femoral artery and producing
death in a few minutes. Wiggins made his
esca|ie, and had not been apprehended at last
accounts.
Georgians in the Naw.—Amongtlioseinl
mittud upoußxamiiiatlon as acting midshipmen
in the naval academy at Anna|>olis, Maryland,
we observe the names of James A. Merriweth
er and William Henry Harrison, of this State.
J-ff* The Georgia Platform says that Col. L.
J. Gartrell will deliver the eulogy of Gen. Nel
son. in Calhoun, on the 2d of November next,
at the laying of the corner stone of the monu
ment to lie erected to his memory in the court
house square.
“Painter Smith.” for the last ten years
a noted character in Atlanta, died in that city
on Tuesday. He was respectably connected,
and in early life served Ids country under Gen.
Scott.
Redding Robinson, another hard case, died
in that city during the last week. So says the
American.
Mr. J. J. C'haffin, formerly of Coltitn
-Ims. Ga., died recently at Brownsville. Texas.
His disease was yellow- fever. He had long
liecn employed on the Chattalioouheu liver as
an engineer,
I-iC” The Cartersville Express -tates that
Mr. Madison Milan, one of the most isteumed
cit jrens of that comity, had hi* righfajfcnn l
dreadfully cut by liis gin a few days ajifr
J-tX” A new Post Office h is been u .mbli>li. |f
in Wilke- "minty, ealled Delhi, and Jeth |
Quinn appointed Post master.
At Athena, Ga., good wrapping papv,
I has been made from ClfiiWFe xnga cane.
Foreign News.
Halifax, Oct. 7.—The Cmmrd steamship
Canada lias arrived with JJveqxM»l date* to
Saturday, Sq t. 23.
Liverpool Cotlon Market.—The sales of
Otton tor the week were 57.000 Imles. The
market adv.-meed l-16d. l-Bd., but quotations
were barely maintained. Holders were offer
ing lively, but were not pressing their stacks
on the market.
Advices from the niaiiiifactnriiig di triets
continue favorable.
Brv.-i Istull’i were declining and provisions
■ c.v dull.
I.oxdox Money M \kkkt.—There is no change
report cd 111 the condition of the money mar
ket. Consols were quoted at 97 3-8.
The Bank of France has reduced its rate of
interest to three per cent.
The interest on treasury bonds have also
been reduced olle-half per rent.
I’lie details of the French Chinese treaty'
'ho w that France gets fifteen million francs in
demnity .
fhvre is nothing new in regard to the Atlan
tic cable.
The ismtlict started by Mr. Whitehouse, in
relation to the cable, continues.
The political news is generally uniinportant.
The steamship Ninth Star, which left New
York on the 11th, reached Havre on the 25th
Sept.
Further by the Canada.
Halifax, Oct. B.—Among the passengers in
the Canada is the American bearer of dispatch
es from China.
The shares in the Atlantic Telegraph Com
pany are quoted in London at three hundred
and thirty pounds sterling—the original cost
was one thousand |M>unds sterling.
A new cable between England and Holland
has been successfully laid.
Two thousand additional troops have been
ordered to India.
1 lie Spanish army haslieen considerably in
creased. Spain intends to act energetically
towards Mexico.
lhe Russians are reported to have obtained
another victory over the Circassians.
MORE COTTON PICKING,
Mr. James Cowart gives us a statement of his
cotton picking on la<t Saturday, on the planta
tatatioli (which he oversees) of Col. N. W.
(.’oilier, ot Albany. This plantation is two
and a half miles from this place, and is one of
those advertised for sale, in this pa|>er.* Sev
enteen hands were selected from a gang of
twenty-two. and the following is the result of
the day’s work :
Shop 565 Fanny 290
!>an 430 Sarah 295 1
George 530 Chaney 340 ,
Brant 310 Sally 200
Milledge 337 Charlotte 830
Louisa 440 Eliza 340
Martha 395 Anderson 430
James 280 Steve 275 ■
Charlotte 245
Total 6.092
This is an average of three hundred and fif
ty-eight pounds to the hand. We know there
had been no rain for two weeks previous to
the picking.— Pulatki Timm.
* The advertisement alluded to, will also be
found in the State I’rf.ss.
AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE
To suppress the African slave Trade costs
the I'nited States a yearly expense of about
halt a million of dollars, and has done so tor a
bout half a century. All exchange pertinently
asks, why should we keep up a squadron on the
coast of Africa, at this yearly expense. \\ hen
the great powers of England ami France are
carrying on the slave trade under the name of
African apprenticeship ? Yes why should we.
ml ■ ■<!! lionbtless the attention of Congress
will be directed more closely and considerably
tothi-subject, at its next session, than 4 has yet
ever been, and with practical advantages we
hope. The d,io .ind its cargo »f \fricans with
tin i. - di*po.dtion Ly our Government, have al
r> id op iie l the eves of our people, and they
a di look t< their representatives for a crrrec
t n O ’ x ting abides. Let them sec to it in
Line. ;
l.’.TKsr Paris Fashions. *The Lit 't news
» the Paris fi-diion> is «o ;i ■ v?.;g startling.
Ftis t' r:i.v. Lad - cultivate’t. 1 hey an-
’ ’*• st (p-.antit'ics «> Luttvr. mashed
I. ivr.vts a.id Siirh like. The Empres- i«.
• 1 lit.- i p'ib nt. which a-eounts f..r t!ie -tyle.
she :.isLion will be here before long. We hail
itAithJoy. Ane a era is dawning. Ourgirk
will -top eating slate pencils ami chalk, and
commence partaking liberally of 1 oast beef and
baked beans. They will rise with the lark.—
They will e.xcr. ise. They will try on the wash
tub, perLap*.
Forty rents per bale is now the price
charged on cotton from Augusta to Savannah,
savs the Augusta Constitutionalist.
For Cattle and Horses.—Mix occasionally
one part of salt with four parts of w<nml ashes,
ami give the mixture to different kinds of *tock
summer and winter. It promotes their appe
tite and tends to keep them in a healthy con
dition. It is said to be ft guard against botts
in horses, and rot in sheep.
The late High Sheriff of Alleghany county has giv
en us the following:
•• I was afflicted with Debility of the Digestive Or
gans amounting to a severe attack of Dyspepsia,
which had minced my firsh considerable. My wile
was also afflicted under same circumstances, and
with same disease. Having used yonr medicine call
ed Bu-rhave’s Holland Bitters, we both obtained re
lief and are happy to afford you this public evidence
of its value.” JOHN FORSYTH.
Pittsburgh, Jan. 22d, 1857. oct xiv-it
HARRIED.
In this city on the 6th inst., bv the Rev. Dr. Bor
ing, at the residence of Thoma* A. Harris, Eaq., (’ol.
James W. (ieary, (late of California) of Orange
Springs, Marion county, East Florida, to Miss Mary
F. Hines, daughter of Judge Hines, of Marion coun
ty, East Florida.
In Early county. Georgia, on Wednesday the L’th
of September, the Rev. I*. P. Smith, of Appalacbicola,
Florida, to Mary Jane Robinson.
In Milledgeville on the 7th inst., by Rev. J. L. War
r n, lion. James E. Hays of Jackson county, and Miss
Caroline /Zoward of Milledgeville.
On Tuesday, the sth of October, at her Father’s
residence, by thejtev. Mr. Lester, Miss Sallie A.
Steele, daughter of Maj. John H. Steele, to Mr. Frank
M. E<idleman,of Atlanta.
In Spalding county on the Mh inst., by the Rev. T.
D. Oxford. Mr. Thos. R. £ullv wf Baldwin county, to
Miss Nancy A. K. Aikin, of Spalding county.
IDIESZD,
In this place at the residence of her uncle. Dr. E.
C. Williamwon, Miss Carrie Clayton, second (laughter
of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Claytoo, age 17 vears. 7 inoutka
and 14 days. None knew her but to love her;
“ And we have parted. Carrie, thou art gone!
Gone in thine innocence, meek, suffering one.
Thy weary spirit breathed itself to sleep
So |M-acefi lly, it seemed a sip to weep.
In th<«>e fond watches who hround tnee stood.
And felt, even then, that God, even then, was good.
Like stars that struggle through the clouds of night,
Thine eyes one moment caught a glorious light,
‘ As if to thee, in that dread hour, (were given
To know on earth what faith believes of heaven ;
Then like tired breexea didst thou sink to rest.
Nor one. one pang the awful change confess’d,
Death stole in softness o’er that lovely face.
And touched t«ch feature with a new born grace ;
On cheek and bnnv unearthly Iwauty lay.
\nd told that life’s poor cares had passed away.
In niv last hour be heaven so kind to me.!
I a>k no more than this to die like thee.”
; —. x 1 l rx f . n
CASH IN DU CE ME N TS. :
'l'l TE are offering and intend tn offer for a season.
W the most extraordinary inducements to those
tu purchase
FANCY AMD STAPLE DRY GOODS
for the Cash Our stock is large and selected with
I f|„. y care, and to Ctrl: r>n\< r* we would say.
give »’ cllas we intend io mak< it to your i- ter
I The! w figures at which we have b' <ht»ur
' 'cecot.d Bpt:r. ' Stock, enable us to pr jnis< tins w.th
i s. feet confidence.
mayftf W W PARKER ACO 1
T. W MONTFORT, Esq., pre .
seats his name to the voters of the Macon Circuit as
a candidate for rc election to the office of Solicitor
| General.
' J We are authorized to an
iMMUice JOHN P. COOIiEK u • caudid.tv for T.z
Collector of Bibb comity, 1 .the next January . |, c
tiou, subject to tbe noiuii’iution of tbe Deiuucr.tre
l>“rty. ,r, 1, <rept »t(
TAXCOI.LECTOKNIIIP.
EgTWeare authorised to announce JAMES M
OATES, as a candidate for Tax Collector of Bibb
County at tbe election iu Jannarv next.
july 22 -td
We aje authorized to an
nounce JOHN U. BBANTLY, Eaq.. u a candidate
for Tax Collector of Bfbti comity, ut the next Janua
ry deeb m. wp '
-MV DEARI’UiEND,BEsLRETO READ
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A MOST WONDFRFUL DISINFECTANT'
bamy's mnifflt ran '
To the citizens of Macjn and vicinity this prepare
tion is now extensively known,’ and not one who ha.
ever used it,'but says it will’d., all that is claimed fur
it.
Il Purifies Dwellings!
It removes all Offensive Odors!
It cures Sores and I'toera!
It is Capital stir Burna!
It destroys Foetid Breath !
Il is IntalnaMn.!
There is nulbiog that eitir equal its disinfecting
qualities. All tbe leading physicians in thi. State us.
it mid ro-epiiueipl >t. IhsVsytit! It is for sale in
Macon at wfirdosale and retail by Gxonoz Pays*. E
I. Stkoiixckeb A Co., A. A. ifexAKn, J. H. A W. S.
Ellis, Zkilix, Hi nt A Co. It may be ordered from
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No. 7« Barclay St., N. Y. |Mn>
WM. N,
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TO THE Pl BMC,
AND ESPECIALLY THOSE PERSONS INTERESTED
IN CIRCULAR SAW MILLS.
The undersigned haw been for several rents pavt
constructing and putting up, when thereto required,
<*//> Satr Mil!*, propelled by steam and wa
ter; and wt state mtmt ]Me*llirtly (hat the im
provements are our own, and not an infringement
upon any Patent whatever. One b'Kslerick M. Harts
horn, representing himself to be -tha agent ot onr
George Page, or George Page A'-Co.; has, as we have
been infonried and believe, repeatedly stated in the
hearing of our customers, thaV <?e were infringing
said Patent —thus deterring pexsons from dralsng
with us, for fear of troublesome au^expensivr litiga
tion; and byway of giving plausibility to this state
mem, has- said to divers persons, that suit had
been comment cd against us, or .one of us, for dam
ages, for the infringement of said Patent. We have
not been sued and do not expect to be, and will be
always prepared tu respond to any suit that may be
brought.
This is to inform all perwwns who require such
work that we have commenced suit against said
Hartshorn, returnable to the November term of
Bibb Superior Court for damages fir>r thus interfer
ing with our business. To those desiring to order
mills from us we would state that we take upon aur
selves all Risk and Damages that any one mav sus
tain by the use of our Circular <>r Upright Saw Milla
by suit orotherwise in favor of said supposed patentee,
and we arc fully prepared to show by proof in Court,
that we have not coiniutttcd any iufrigement on the
Patent ot Mr. Page or any other person.
R. FINDLAY A SONS.
Macon, June 17th,
BUR N ETT’S PR EP A R ATIONS.
Cocoaine, a compound of Cocoa Knt Oil for promoting
thegrowth nnd preserving the Beauty of the hair.
Florimel, a new and delightful Perfume for the hand
kerchief.
Kalliston, u Cosmetic for removing freckles, tan, sun
burn, redness and roughness of the skin, Ae. The
attention of the Ladies is invited to this
elegant article for the toilet.
Oriental Tooth \\ ash, for the preservation and beaut v
of the Teeth and Gums.
Jonas Whitcomb's Remedy for the Asthma.
Superior Extracts of Lemon. Orange,* Vanilla, Almond,
Rose, de., for flavoring Custards, Pies, Blane
Mange, Ice (’reams, Jellies, Sauces, fie.
The superiority of the above named Extract* con
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Manufactured by Joseph Burnett, ACe., Boaton.
For sale by E. L. Strobt'cker, A Co., and Druggiat*
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Macon, Ga., Jan. 21, I^s’ —ly
It is not often that we notice editorially a pat
ent medicine; yet we feel it a duly when we are con
vinced an article is very meritorions io inform the
public, that they, too, may be benefittcd by use, and
to prevent them from using other article* that havo
do merit iu them.
Now we wish particularly to recommend to oar
readers. Dr. Sanford’s Liver Tnvigorator, as an aatirle
that has given benefit and performed cures, in our
circle of acquaintance, that were little less than aa
tonishing. It is particularly recommended for ail
Diseases of the Liver, as it is a Liver InvigorfttCNT, —
Especially among oiw owm children hare we noted
its beneficial effects, where the little sufferers, from
bowel complaint, ■ orui* and other diseases, incident
to children, have been made quiet and perfectly cured
| by tbe use of this article. It has testimonial* that
none con doubt, for the cure qf Jaundice, Dyspepsia
and such troubles as always follow a deranged Liver.
A few such cases have come under our observation
where it s« emed almost to work miracles.
Our advice to families ia net to be without it as it
will save many hours of pain by its speedy use w hen
diseaae first ninVtsits attack. — Alntmna Sentinel.
For sal* by BEILIN, HUNT A CO.,
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