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r xegk * r u i fllACON: JULY S3, 1844. ^PRESIDENT. Of tenntutt. I Jocally impassioned; at one time, bringing home k ht judgement, the conclusiveness of a well drawn L.-unient—at another, enforcing it, by the most Patriotic impulses. He is not only chaste, but free Lt that low and dirty abuse, which has become L common among speakers of the Whig Party.— Mr. Stiles is destined to occupy a high place in the Lf’UIative halls of the country, and become an •b!e and useful statesman. In Congress, it is gen- f '.jllv conceded, that he is one of the most prontis- ;and rising young members, that has appeared pere for« veral years. Mr. Stiles is on his return home to Cass county, Lj w ;n be present this week, at the Mass Meel- LgatUie Indian Spring. « Drowning men catch at Straws.” Tlio most amusing and absurd effort which the I Whin* have recently made, to sustain their decli- cio; cause, is the attempt to gull the people with jbe idea that the friends of Annexation arc the advo cates of disunion. They were so successful in | ’MO, with the gold spoons of the renowned Ogle, *iih their standing attny bill, their Hooe case, and various other Immbugs, that they have not yet ceased to calculate largely upon the gullibility of lie people. But the lime has come when these I hafts will be no longer honored. The people say u them, you have deceived ns once, you are no I. ,ngci worthy of confidence. They know, too, that this holy horror of disunion comes from those who, bat a few years ago, were “calculating the value ,f the Union”—who denounced, as dastards and -iibmission men, those who rallied around its time- I honored standard. They have not forgotten the oJm cockades, and the banner of the single star, which floated in the breete, while the stars and the stripes were throwu aside. They may admire this aew-born zeal for the Union, which, Phoenix-like, has arisen from the grave of Nullification; but will laugh to scorn, the puerile efforts of self-named Whigs of Georgia, Nullifiers of 1832. to brand with disunion, those who, by their firmness and patriot ism, saved the Union from the unhallowed touch of these very men who now prate so glibly and liber ally about their devotion to the Union. The peo ple lmvo-not forgotten the scenes of 1832. Then a Protective Tariff’ was a deadly, blighting curse.— Then it was a plain and palpable infraction of the Constitution. But now, with the Whigs, it is a national blessing, and they are amazed at their past delusion. Formerly, it must be resisted— boldly, fearlessly resisted. Their language then was, if disunion follow, let it come. If the blood of our brethren must bo spilt, let it flow; it will be shed in the holy cause of freedom—non-resis- tsuceiaJLase ami cowardly submission—“ bo who hesitates is a dastard, he who doubts is damned.’ This is the party, these are the men, who are now reading lectures to the Democrats of Georgia, about disunion—men who, for mere party purpo ses, can change their principles more easily than they can turn their coats—men who are the advo cates of Free Trade one day, and of Protection the next—men who, almost in the same breath, de clare a Protective Tariff a curse and a blessing— and, to get rid of it, can form their combinations anJ their Jacobin club*, all tendingdirectly to a dis solution of this glorious Confederacy—and, on the other hand, with perfect self-complacency, like the thief in the crowd, that cries out most lustily of all, fop thief, slop thief, can turn around and charge with disunion, the tried friends of the Confedeiacy. We read of Satan's quoting scripture, to effect his unholy purposes. These nullifying Whigs are equally prompt toquotc the language of those whom they once condemned, & for purposes equally unho ly. Tho Union man of former times, the Democrat of the present day, in the proud consciousness of his own purity, will and may say to them, “get ye be hind ine, Satan." Wc say, then, to our opponents, this slang of disunion won't do—and, least of all, it won’t do when coming from you. But where is the proof? Produce it—your own assertions are not sufficient upon this subject. Do you rely upon the conjectures and assertions of Tho mas Benton ? Remember, you have hitherto re garded him as the “Prince of humbugs.” IIis whole life, you have been in the habit of saying, has been a life of humbuggery. If you arc hum bugged by him at last, you will, at least, have the consolation of knowing, that you have not formed an improper estimate of hischaracter. We repeat, “drowning men catch at straws.” S3,500, which belonged to him for life, and again returned to the Stale Legislature, to raise his voice and exert his influence in arresting the progress of the friends of Stale interposition. No man in South Carolina, in that arduous conflict, contended more firmly or ably for the Union—no one made greater sacrifices of friendship, of comfort, or pecuniary in terest, for his principles. It was said of him, and most probably truly said, that Gen. Jackson, when hostilities were anticipate J between the two parties, sent him the commission of Major-General, and confided to him the charge of the Militia that were opposed to tho project of Nullification. Every U- nion man in the State confided in him, and still loves to honor him. This same Judge Huger, the first among the foremost in the Union Party of South Carolina, be it remembered, voted for the Treaty Annexing Texas to the American Union, and is the warm and devoted friend and advocate of that measure. When Georgia Whigs point to Carolina Nullifi ers, their former allies, and charge them with dis union, because they are friends to Annexation; let them also point to Judge Huger and the great mass of the old Union Party, who act in concert with them—who have tested their devotion to the Union —and, for its maintenance, were prepared to offer themselves a willing sacrifice. At a late Democratic meeting in Charleston, we notice that Judge Huger addressed the assembly. In his speech he made the following statement: " At ■ meeting of the Sooth Carolina delegation at Wash ington, when an intemperate manifeato or addreaa, squint ing awfully at aeparate State action on the tariff, and per haps at something worse in relation to Texas. Mr. Cal houn frowned on the project, and begged that all pretent Latft for vice-president, .aStERSES S3' S).(NJi3^Sj of V(Mu>yi ran ’ a ' for elector, r.BOK«E w. WWI1S. K can«wa‘« «-g“* it 3d Consres«omU lion. Wm. B. SlHes, epresentaro ’ T|)C mee , in g was numerously at- "‘“T?“nxious to hear him who has so recent- tD ™ for himself an enduring fame in the Con i’ * of [he United States. His theme was Texas; ^although this subject has been repeatedly han- I J by men of various and tare abilities, yet, Mr. Itfe, presented it in such a forcible and conclusive tanner, ns to produce a decided change in the kinds of several. \Ve hove always admired the character or his ... imld full of slowin'* immagry, and oc- would take note, that ik there was ant man in thb eloquence» • * i, n „ p Union who puizid that Union more tuan ant other MAN JN IT. HE WAS THAT MAN." Here is the head of the old Union Paity—one of the purest patriots that ever lived; a man that would sooner lay down his life, than be guilty of an act of dishonor—testifying to the political integrity of his ancient opponent, and vindicating him from the aspersions of his enemies. No! when Huger and his old Union compatiiots are found the friends of Annexation, it is conclusive evidence there is no disunion there. Friends of the Union, who know aught of him, need not fear to follow, when he will lead His name is an ample guaranty that there is no connection between Annexation andadissolu tion of the Union. Hon. Daniel Elliott linger. This is one of Carolina’s most honored names, snd one of her most worthy sons. Descended from an ancestry distinguished in the provincial govern ment and the War of the Revolution, .his life has been a practical illustration of their chivalry and patriotism. Many years ago, in the Legisla te halls of his State, his voice was omnipotent— all confided in his virtues, his prudence, and his patriotism. In 1830, when, as he believed, the conntry was in danger, from the rash efforts of the Sd Congressional District Convention. THOMASTON. July 15, 1844. Al a Convention of the Delegate* composing the Third Congressional District, to nominate a Democratic candidate fur Congress and an Elector of President and Vice-Presi dent, began and holden at the Court House, in the town of Thomaetoo.Upson county, Georgia, on the 15th inst., at lt o’clock, A. M„ the Convention was organized by calling James D. Lester, Esq., to the Chair, and requesting John J. Cary, and L. W. Paine, Esqrs., to act as Secretary and assistant Secretary. The following Delegates appeared and took their seats: From the County of Bibb.—Samuel M Strong, Oliver II. Prince, Marcus Johnston, and Abner P. Powers, Esqrs. From County of Crawford.—J, M. Dennis, Thomas Andrews, and Davis Dawson, Esqrs. From the County of Monroe.—Silvanus \V. Barney, and James D. Lester, Esqrs. From the County of Upton.—Wins. F. Jackson, Wm. L. Fletcher, Hilliard B. Mabry, and David fCendail, Esqrs. From the County of Talbot.—Martin \V. Stamper, Win. Searcy, Wm. Smith, and Chappell B. Cox, Esqrs. From the County of Uarrit.—Elisha Mullins, Wm. J. Scott, and Porter Ingram, Esqrs. On motion of Dr. Sytvanna W. Barmy, a^Oommittm of one from each county, was appointed to report the names of suitable persons to preside over the deliberations of the Convention. Whereupon, the Chair appointed Messrs. Samuel M. Strong, of Bibb, J. M. Dennis, of Craw r ord, S.W. Burney, of Monroe, Wms. F. Jackson, of Upson, Martin W. Stamp er, of Talbot, and Porter Ingram, of Harris, that Committee, who having retired a few moments, reported through Mr. Strong, their Chairman, that they had selected Dr. David Kendal), of the county of Upson, a suitable person to pre side over the Convention, and John J. Cary, Esq., as princi pal Secretary, and L. W. Paine, assistant. The President was waited upon by a Committee, who, when he took the Chair, returned his thanks in an appro priate manner. On motion of A. P. Powers, Esq., tho Delegates present were authorised to fulfil any vacancies in the Delegations, if they saw proper to do so, when Davis Dawson, Esq., was added to the Delegation from the county of Crawford. On motion of James D. Lester, Esq., the Chair appointed the following gentlemen, James D. Lester, of Monroe, Ab ner P. Powers, of Bibb, J. M. Dennis, of Crawford, Wm. L. Fletcher, of Upson, Wm. Searcy, of Talbot, and Porter Ingram, of Harris, a Committee to report and prepare bnsi- noaa for the actioo of this Convention. On motion of Dr. S. W. Burney, tho Convention was adjourned to 3 o’clock, P. M. 3 o’clock, P. M. The Convention met according to adjournment, Dr. Ken dall in the Chair. The Comnriuee to whom was referred the duty of pre. paring the business for the action of tho Convention made through their Chairman, James D. Lester, Esq., the follow ing Report: Your Committee to whom was assigned the doty of pre. paring and reporting business for the action of this Conven tion, having had the same under consideration, beg leave to report that the Convention baa assembled for the purpose of selecting candidates of the Democratic party lor the office of Elector and Congress, in the third Congressional Dis trict in the State of Georgia. The Committee recommend to the Convention tho nomination of George W. B. Towns* of the county of Talbot, as a suitable and efficient candidate for the office of Elector in said District. Your Committee, in view of the honest, independent and patriotic course of the Hon. A. II. Chappell in the late ses* sion of Congress, and understanding that he has appealed to the people of the District to sustain him in opposition to Clay, Frelingbnysen and the Tariff, and to rally with him around the standard of Polk, Dallas, Texas and Oregon, deem it our dnty in the present crisis to recommend not on ly to the Democrats, but to all who love a faithful, inde pendent and patriotic representative, the unanimous support of Mr. Chappell. On motion of Dr. 8. W. Burney, the report of the Com- miitee was taken np and agreed to unanimously. Dr. 8. W. Burney, introduced the following preamble and resolution* for the consideration of the Convention. Whereat, The Treaty entered into between onr Secre tary of State, and the two Ministers accredited to onr Gov ernment by the Republic of Texas, to incorporate the Ter ritory of Texas into our Confederacy, was lately rejected by the Senate of the United States—And Whereas, the re jection of the aforesaid Treaty, by that August body, may be considered on tble part of the people of Texas, as a fair and embraced expression of the opinions of a majority c/ the people of the United States, and thereby engender feel ings of jealousy and lead to hasty resolves, we feel it to be enjoined upon us to disabuse their minds on this subject. Relying upon the oft repeated and plainly expressed will of ihe people of our country made known in their primary meetings, we would solemnly appeal to the people of Texas ( and beseech them, that before entering into treaty stipula tions with any foreign power that might endanger the pros perity of every branch of industry in their country, nnd in flict n disastrous blow upon the agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing interests in tho United States. They calmly await the result of our pending Presidential election. Union, was in direct opposition to the wishes of a majority of the people, and that the reasons assigned by those Sena tors who voted against it as a justification of their course are wholly unsatisfactory and untenable. He solved, That the right of revolution inestimable to freemen and formidable to tyrants only, together with the recognition of the independence of Texas by the Govern ment of the United Slates, and all the facts bearing upon the revolution, constitute Texas free defactons well as de jure. Resolved, That the predatory excursions of the hired soldiery of Santa Anna into the Territory of Texas, and his paper bullibos and vain threats, are not sufficient to consU. tute actual war between Texas and Mexico. Resolved, That the treaty of 1803, between the United Slites of the one part, and the Government of France of the other, rendered it obligatory upon our Government to receive Texas into the Union, and that the treaty of 1819 ceding Texas to Spain contravened the law of nations and was violative of the spirit of the Constitution ef the United States. \ Resolved, That Mr. Clay was of the opinion in 1827, that the existence of actual war between Spain and Mexico was not a sufficient bearer to the re-tcqnisition or Texas ty onr Government. And consequently there is no force in the objection now urged by him aud his satellites, that to re-an- nev Texas to onr Union would be to rally onr national hon or, and shoulder the imaginary war between Texas and Mexico. Retolved, That the present Government of Mexico never exercised either de facto or dejure authority over the peo ple of Texas, and that those who maintain the contrary opin ion, manifest an ignorance of historical facts. Retolced, That the treaty entered into after the battle of San Jacinto, between the Despot Santa Anna, and the con stituted authorities of Texas, by which the independence was acknowledged and secured to the people of Texas by the Government of Mexico, is rendered obligatory upon Mexico as well by national faith as the law of nations. Retolced, That the’interest of every class of our people loudly demands the immediate re-annexation of Texas to onr Government, and that, however, much we may object to making it an "Aaron’s rod” to swallow all other great ques tions before the country. Yet we feel its vast importance in the great aggregate of principles contended for by the Democratic party of the Union, and shall mast cordially withhold onr support from any man for the Presidency that shall oppose the consummation of this great measure. Ret deed. That James K. Polk, of Tennessee, and George M. Dallas, of Pennsylvania, are in favor of incor porating Texas into the Union; and that Henry Clay, of Kentucky, and Theodore Frelinghnysen, of Near York stand committed against it, we, therefore, most earnestly in voke every friend of the measure to rally to the support of Polk and Dallas. Retolced, That we congratulate onr friends in every quarter of the Union upon the great victory that awaits us. The people from the mountains to the seashore hare risen up as one man pledging themselves to win the victory or to fall in the breach. Retolved, That we hereby pledge ourselves to our Dem. ocratic brethren in other Slates, to leave no honorable means untried to carry Georgia for Polk and Texas; and we confidently believe that victory will perch upon our standard. The tame were taken up and carried unanimously. The following resolution was offered by Porter Ingram Esq., and adopted. Whereas, In consequence of some misnndcrstsnding as to the time of holding the Convention, the counties of Pike and Twiggs appear to be unrepresented. Be it therefore Retolced, That we regret the absence of those two Democratic counties in this Convention, and that we recommend to onr friends in said counties, in their coun ty Meetings at as an early a day as possible to express their sentiments In reference to the action of this Convention. The following resolution was presented by Samuel M. Strong, Esq., and adopted unanimously. Retolced, That this body does not deem it at present ne cessary and expedient to call a Southern Convention, to meet at Richmond, Virginia, or at any other point, as sug gested by political Meetings in Alabama, to take into con aideration the subjects of the Tariff and the Annexation of Texas. But that in the event that the Federal party tri umphs at the ensuing elections and upon the ind action of Mr. Clay into office, he should attempt to carry out the ra iaous and unconstitutional measures now advocated by bis political organs and avowed by himself, to wit: the contin ued imposition of exborbitant Tariffs, the restriction of the Veto, the Distribution of the proceeds of the public lands as bribes to the States: Opposition to the incorporation o" slave-holding States into the Union, and an uncompromising hostility to the re-annexation of Texas into this Confederacy' in sush events the Convention considers it of absolute im portance to the whole Union, that Congress should call a Convention rf the States for the purpose of amending the Constitution, and specifying and determining the exact pow ers of the General Government in regard to those powers which are now exercised merely by a latitadinarian con strnetion of tbat instrument, and of settling, if possible, upon just. liberal, and reciprocal principles, the great qnestions which involve in this discussion and adjustment the perpp- tuily-of oar Republican institutions. The following Resolution was introduced by James D Lester, Esq., and carried. Retolced, That this Convention approve the proposition of onr Democratic friends of Bibb, to bold a General Con ference of the whole State to assemble in Macon at such time as shall best suit their convenience. A. P. Powers, Esq., presented the following resolution widen was adopted. Retolved, That this Convention having nominated tbs Hon. Geotge W. B. Towns, as the Democratic candidate for Elector for the third Congressional District, a Commit- tee of five be appointed by the President to notify him of his nomination, and request his acceptance of the same, and that the said Committee be requested also to communicate to Mr. Chappell the fact of the commeudation by this body of his recent coarse in Congress, their abiding confidence in his patriotism and political integrity, and their intention to support him for re-election. Whereupon the Chair appointed Messrs. Powers, In gram, Barney, Smith and Andrews, that Committee. The following resolution was introduced by Samncl M. Strong, Esq., of Bibb, and adopted. Retolced, That the Chair appoint a Committee of one from each county in this Congressional District, whose duty it shall he to address the people of the District upon the important issues submitted to their consideration in the ap proaching canvass. Whereupon the Chair appointed Messrs. Strong, of Bibb Wiggins, of Twiggs, Martin, of Pike, Dennis, of Crawford, Lester, of Monroe, Jackson, of Upson, Stamper, of Talbot, and Ingram, of Harris, as that Committee. A. P. Powers, Esq, in the Chair, Marcus Johnston, Esq. introduced the following resolution which was unanimously, adopted. Retolved, That the thanks of this Convention are due to their President, Dr. David Kendall, for the dignity, cour tesy, and ability with which he has presided over this body. Retolved, That to John J. Cary, principal, and L. W< Paine, assistant Secretary, the gratitude of this body be ex tended for the services they have rendered. On motion of M. W. Stamper. Esq, Dr. Kendall having resumed the Chair, Retolced, That the proceedings of this Convention be published in the Macon Telegraph, American Democrat* Colnmbns Times, and other Democratic papers in the State be requested to copy. The Chairman having returned hia thanks to the Conven tion for the indulgence they had extended to him, and hop ing that the harmony and good feeling displayed throughout the proceedings of this Convention, might be taken as an evidence of the union of the Democratic Party and their determinations that no honorable efforts would be spared to speed the good cause and ensure a glorious victory, ad journed the Convention tint die. DAVID KENDALL, Pres’t. JOHN J. Cart, j Secretaries L. W. Paine, FOR THE MACON TELEGRAPH. Afr. Editor:—Yonwill discover by reference to the co lumns of the Georgia Messenger, of the 18th, which contains The Government of Great Britain has ever been engaged the proceedings of the Clay Club, at its last meeting, that in platting against the political happiness of Texas. W bile a targe majority of the people of the United States have o pencil their arms ready to receive Texas into our Confed for y e ars, he had adorned—abandoned a salary friends of Nullification, he left the Bench, which, Resolved, That the vote of the Senate of theU. Stales, on the treaty proposing to annex Texas to the American resolution was adopted, authorising the appoint- i ment of a Committee to invite Colonel Chappell, who has charged his Whig colleagues with an abandonment of their principles, to meet A. II. Stephens in a discussion before the people of Bibb county, on the 13th of August. I believe, Mr. Editor, it is a principle laid down in Wil ton’s code of honor, that the party challenged, iia* Ike right to select the lime aud place of settling contested points* If this principle be correct, why not give Col. Chappell the opportunity, to select his time and place in the 7th Congres sional district, where Mr. Stephens is a candidate, instead of forc.ng upon him the choice of their city as the field of battle. Or is it the case, that the Whigs of the 3d Con gressional district, are so badly off for speakers capable of advocating their cause, that they believe none can strike lances successfully with Col. Chappell. Where, I would ask, is that talente i array of gifted spirits, who since the organization of the Clay Club in this city, have by the force and power of their eloquence swayed tiie popular will, de molished the hopes of the Democracy, and caused the shouts of rejoicing Whigs to ring with unprecedented vio lence upon our ears, in anticipation of the glorious triumph which they have so vividly portrayed? Where is that gallant youth, who with a boldness of spirit, equalled only by the brilliancy of his intellect, and his soul-stirring elo quence has even met Col. Chappell upon the field of his former triumphs in Monroe connty, among his old associ ates aud companions in arms, with every thing around him to bring np lib drooping energies, and his decaying in tellect, has met him even there, and as the Whigs say, so perfectly did he demolish hits, that not even a greasy spot wai left, to tell where he once stood. Bat Mr. Editor, in order that the challenge may meet with tie serious consideration of our citizens, if accepted, and tie occasion rendered somewhat more iuteresring, and enlightening to the public mind, I would respectfully sug gest that the number of orators, on the day specified in the resolution be increased, and that a joint committee be ap pointed from both political parties, to call or the fallowing named gentlemen, and ascertain if they will join in the de bate, and that the committee be instructed to make known to them, if they consent, tho order of the debate which I would suggest, be as follows, and which I have no doubt will be agreeable and satisfactory to all parties: IsL G. W. Towns vs. C. B. Strong, 2nd. S. M. Strong, vs. Washington Poe, 3d* A. H. Chappell, vs. A. II. Stephens. The above named gentlemen having concluded, I would propose for the purpose of increasing still higher the inte rest of the debate, and rendering it still more exciting and improving, and by way of a grand finale, if the audience will consent to remain, tbat .Messrs. A. Wingfield and J. A. Nisbet, be requested to give the finishing touch. If it is feared that the discussion thus arranged, will be too lengthy and wearisome, I would suggest, that the two last named gentlemen be consolidated, and hereby respect fully entreat those who may be present to exercise patience, as safficient rope will be given for suicidal operations. Thusyoa see, Mr. Editor, with gentlemen thus paired off—much information might be derived from such a con. flict of mind with mind. Now, the reasons which prompt me to make the above suggestions, are, that I am some what fearful, since Col. Chappell has avowed his intention to vote for the Democratic candidate for the Presidency, and if re-elected to Congress, to aid in carrying out the leading measures of the Democratic party, that his intel- Iect may have become somewhat impaired; for we know from past observations, whenever a Whig, prominent in the ranks of hia party on account of his political informa, tton, his personal and political integrity, or his unrivalled eloquence, that if he dares to throw off the trammels of pre. judices and the shackels ol his party, and denounce boldly improper measures which they seek to carry out, or warn them, when they are iloping from their time honored and long cherished principles, ’tis then that he becomes a pig my in intellect—the betrayer of his party, and a traitor to the best interests of his country. These are the reasons why I suggest that he be aided, because the Whigs already have it that Col. C. in chang ing his party associates, has lostall the attributes, both as to morel and mental qualifications of which they have so long and loudly boasted. Col. Chappell, for vrhat I know, may have said some hard things of the Whig party, on ac count of their disgraceful desertion of the republican faith j and may probably have evinced little disposition to resent the foul aspersions, which have been heaped upon his char acter by street politicians, servile presses, and travelling puerile Whig orators, and if he has, the same palliation can be offered in his justification, that was once stated in refer, ence to Mr. Van Bnreni On a certain occasion, some years since, daring Mr. Van Boren’s administration, a certain Delegate in Congress from Georgia, was suspected of a slight disposition to slope, on acconntof his daily and constant personal abuse of Mr. Van Buren, in the presence of his friends. On the occasion re ferred to, he was called on by a personal friend of Mr. Van, Buren, to state, specifically, his objections toMr. Van Buren personally. In reply, the gentleman said, to be explicit, that Mr. Van Buren was too foxy. Whereupon, Mr. Van Buren's friend replied, that it was enough to make any man foxy, to have every hound puppy, throughout the width and truadth of this country, constantly yelping after him. So it is with Col. Chappell—he is justifiable, if he does evince a reasonable resentment against Whig denunciations, when every filthy and venal press, is hurling at him, arrows poi soned with corruption and falsehood, and beardless politi cians puffed up into reputation, by a kind of party machine ry, which can blow an ordinary boy into a great Whig ora tor, or a stump speaker into a great statesman; stand in public places or traverse the country, and impudently im peach his personal and political integrity. MACON. ‘Not for the Public Eye.’ The coons refuse to call upon Mr. Clay to give Francis P. Blair liberty to publish a letter which Olay wrote to him in 1$*2S, and which, it is charged, conclusively proves the truth of the char * of bargain between Ada:::; and Clay. I In speaking of th t: letter, the Nashville Union says!— I ihe suppressed letter of Mr. Clay *—Co the 8th of J * charged to have written a letter i intimate and confidential friend j BOSS, WIUTEIILAU &, CO. supp January, 1625, Mr. City is ch&rgi to Francis P. Blair, then an intimate and confidential friend j Formerly oceu of Mr. Clay. In that letter is the evidence conclusive of | pledges to serv have taken the by Mr. Jol.s M. Field; ?nd make i -it- patrons butter timu others—but w the bargain between Messrs. Adams and Clay. In a late speech in Congress. Col. Linn Boyd proposed to Mr. Wine, a friend of Mr. Clay, that they should address a jair.t letter to Mr. Clay, asking him to permit the letter to be publish ed. Mr. Withe refused to join in the letter. Mr. (Hair still haa the letter, hut cannot publish it because it is marked •confidential.' Why will no* Mr. Clay agree that it he published ? Hts friends lately called on General Jackson to permit Gen. Hamilton to publish one of his con fidential letters: Gen. Jackson responded, and gave him leave to publish. Now. when Mr. Clay is called upon to let Mr. Blair publish his confidential letter, he refuses — Why ? For the very best of reasons—'it will prove his guilt.’ MARRIED, In St. Mary’s, Ga„ on the 10th inst- by the Rev. Sir. Baird. Mr. MILES G. STEPHENS, of this place, to Miss LETITIA S. ALDRICH, daughter of Dr. W. Aldrich. DIED, In this city, at the Floyd House, on the 15ih inst., Mr. JAMES Hi WILSON, supposed to be about 35 years of age. He arrived here from Savannah, on the llth, appar ently in bad licalth-ijHo was not known to any person in the city, nor has any thing relating to him been ascertained, ex cept from a paper he had, which was dated in Savannah, July 10th. signed Andrew Folliard, recommending him to the attention of Wm. H. Crawford, Esq., cf Ainericus.— We trust that the Savannah papers will give the above an insertion, for the information of his relatives, whose resi dence is entirely unknown to any one here. In this city very suddenly, on the lGtli inst.. Mr. JONA THAN B. MORRELL, (book binder} formerly of New Haven, Conn- aged about .40 years. On the 4th of July, between twelve aud one o'clock, P. M., in Eatonton, after a lingering illness of some 10 or 11 months, originating from hemorrhage of the lungs, Maj. AL BERT JONES, of that place, about 40 years of age ; a man of much candor and honesty of sentiment, though cour teous to all, and one who adhered as nearly to the goldeu rule “of doing unto others as he would that they ahouhl do unto him’’ as any other individual. He died as he lived, believing strongly in the principles nf Democracy as being the best general rule to govern man. He frequently expressed a wish within the last few months, that if he should not recover from his illness, that he might live till the American Anniversary, then depart when the people of the whole nation would be sending up aspirations to Heaven, of their thanks and gratitude to the memories of the almost inspired sages and patriots of the American Rev olution. by whom our happy form of Government was es tablished in 1776—but deprecated very much the violations under the guise of construction by the degenerate sons of those sages nnd patriots of that sacred instrument, the Con stitution, (adverting to the particular instances of violation, the perversion ana oppressive consequences, upon whom Ac., very clearly ana demonstrative.! And according to his most ardent desire, he did live until about the hour that the whole American people must have been in active commemoration [of the day, when _liis spirit took its flight. At his residence, in Jasper county, on Sunday night, the 23d ult., the Rev. DAVID L. ADAMS,m the 46th year of his age, leaving a widow and a large family of children to lament their irreparable loss. At the residence of her ion. John Robinson. Esq., in Jas per county, on the 29th ult- Mrs. LYDIA ROBINSON, in her 80th year. In Americas, Ga., on the 4th inst., MYLES FREDER ICK, infant son of Dr. A. B. and Mrs. R. H. Greene, aged 2 months and 14 days. On the 2d inst.. at the residence of his father, in Russell county, Ala., THOMAS HEMPHILL, aged X year, 6 months, and 25 days, second son of Paul J. and Emily J. Semmen. On the 7th inst., at his residence, near Columbus, Ga., MILTON WILLIAMS, Esq., Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee Circuit. s to do tl t Itacoa. Julv 15,1941 n for them. UEXJ. F. ROSS. 0. WJIITEIIE \P. THOMAS COLLINS, U. P. REDDING- -‘3 iO .4dniiui*«tr:«tc*i‘. Stitt . \ GREEABLY to all order t i the Inferior Court of .Twiggs county, when sitting (*>*• prflinaty purposes, will he aolJon the 1st Tuesday in OCTOBER next, ba- f >re me 1 if - :■ i:i tht-svi'.le. 1 t i-.rjnty, with in the legal hours of sale, L< t No. 3>*, in the 2id district, second secti' d. in Cherokee county when purveyed, but now Cass county, sold as the property of Robins Andrews, late of.Twisga county, deceased, tru'd far the benefit of the heirs ofsaid deceased. Terms ofsale Cash. I3H VM G. ANDREWS. JOSEPH B. ANDREWS, July 23, 194-t. Adtnr’s. Almlnistrnlar's Sate. B y virtue of an order of the honorable Inferior Court of Doolv county, when sitting for ordinary purposes, will be sold at the Court House door of Union county, on the first Tuesday in OCTOBER next, between the lawful hours of sale. Lots of land number one hundred and seven ty, in tho eighteenth district, and number rix. in the niml.- district, botlfin the first section when drawn, now Union countv, each containing one hundred and sixty acres. Sold_ as the property of the late James Powell, deceased, of Dooly county: sold for the benefit of the credimrs of said estate. Terms cash.. AMBROSE POWELL. Adm’r. July 23, 1844. » James Koonkillcr Polk. The Ohio Statesman says: "A Coon asked a Democrat the other day, what was the middle name of James K. Polk ? •Kdonkiltcrf was tho prompt reply. The Coon made tracks."—Nashville Union. Dempsey J. Justice. At an adjourned session of the Superior Court of Sumter county, held a few days since, the trial of Dempsey J. Jus tice, for forgery, was again taken up. We understand that he was tried on only one bill oi indictment, on which he wss convicted. He was then sentenced on the two cases (ooe of which was tfied at the regular term o 'the Court,) to ten years of imprisonment in the Peniteutia ty. Seven true bills of indictment against him still remain i.niried.—Macon Messenger, Ylth inst. Henry Clay to John Gnulcr. Ashland, June C, 1831. Dear Sin—I received your letter of the 14tli ultimo, describing the wrongs and sufferings of the Cherokee na- tion. Of these I have been previously well informed. In common with a large portion of the citizens of the U. States, I regretted then, and felt the sincerest sympathy with on account of them not only because of their injustice, but be cause they inflicted a deep wound on the character cf the American Republic. 1 have supposed that the principles which Had uniformly governed our relations with the Cherokee and other Indian nations, bad been too long and too firmly established to be disturbed at this day. They were proclaimed in the nego tiation with Great Britain, at Ghent, by the American Com missioners who concluded the treaty nf peace ; and having been one of those commissioners, I feel with more sensi bility than most of my fellow citizens, any violation of those principles. For, if wc stated them incorrectly, we deceive Great Britain and if onr Government acts in opposition to them we deceive the world. According to those principles, the C'erkce nation bai the right to establish its own form of Government, & to al ter & amend it from time to time, according to its oVra sense of its own wants ; to live under its own laws ; to be exempt from the operation of the laws of the United States; and quietly to possess and enjoy its lands, subject to na other limitation than that, when sold, they can only be sold to the United States. I consider the 'present Administra tion of the Government of the United States at having announced a system of policy in hostility with those principles; and thereby encourage Georgia to usurp powers of Legislation over the Cherokee nation, WHICH SHE DOES NOT OF RIGHT POSSESS. Such arc my opinions which are expressed at your re quest. But they are the opinions of a private individual, -which can avail yon nothing. V hat ought the Cherokees to do in their present criti cal situation ? Without being able to advise them, I Bee very clearly what they ought not to do. They ought not to make war. They ought to bear every oppression rather than fly to arms. The people of the United States are alone competent now to redress these wrongs, and it is to be hoped that they will sooner or taler apply the competent remedy. In communicating these opinions at your instance, I have done it with no intention that they should be. published.— A publication might do injury, and I therefore request that it be not made. I feel very thankful for the very friendly sentiment to- ards myself, which you have expressed; and offer my sincere wishes that your nation tinnily may obtain justice at the hands of the United States and miy become a civilized, Christian, and prosperous community. lain, with high respect, ycur obedient servant, H. CLAY. Mr. John Gtnrrzfi. POJLK AIVD DALLAS I TEXAS A\» OREGON ! To the People of Georgia : Your friends of Butts, Jasper, Monroe, Newton, Henry, and Pike, send you Republican salutations: Fellow-Citizens—We invite you to meet us in a Mass Convention of the friends of Texas, at the Indian Springs, on ihe 25th of this month, to deliberate whether or not Texas shall be quietly surrendered. The rights of the American Union have been betrayed, under the influence of perty drill, or Texas would now be a part of this Confederacy. The specially invited guests, many of whom we expect to be with us. are Gen. Jackson, and Col. Polk, of Tennessee ; Calhoun, Elmore. McDuffie, and Pickens, of South Caroli na; Hon. Dixon H. Lewis, and Gov. Hamilton, of Alabama; Gov. McDonald, Troup, Colquitt, Jones, Iverson, Howard, Lumpkin. McAllister, Newnan, Chappell, Warner, with a host of other distinguished Georgians. Ample arrangements will be made for a FREE DIN NER to all our fellow-citizens, without distinction of party, who may choose to honorthe Convention with their presence JAMES H. STARK. ) SIMEON H. SAUNDERS, > Committee BRYAN W. COLLIER, ) oflavitation. WILLIAM M. POPE, ? HENRY DILLON. S July 16. 1844. F C _ — —.— —, . the honorable Inferior Court of Butts county, when setting for ordiuinbry purposes, for leave to sell the land, and Negroes belonging to the Ootaic oi Nancy Higgins, de ceased, late of raid county. - DAVID IIIdGJNS, Adm’r. July 23. 43 Factory .Site, Lands* .TIiIIs, For Sale. QAf\ ACRES Oak and Hickory Land, lying between OLrU I j and 2j miles North of Macon, on Walnut Cieek, on the road leading from Macon to Clinton. There are about 200 acres cleared, the rest in general is well rim-, bered, and the soil of all well adapted lb the growth of Cot; ton, Corn, Wheat, Oats, Ac. There are also a Grist and Saw Mill on a never failing stream, in addition to which a Factory might be erected, and there would be sufficient wa ter to carry all several months, and for the latter, all the year. On the premises was procured most of the beautiful granite for the erection of the Macon Bridge, and there is rock enough on the site to answer all the purposes ot build ing. Wi'l our Northern friends take notice of this. an*i with our Southern ones, come nnd see for themselves. A great bargain will be given on early application to S b ° THOS. M. ELLIS, AUSTIN ELLIS, July 16,1844. 42 3t Five Dollars Reward, W ILL be paid for information of the rascal who rnt the rope from the LiDEtiTY Pole in front of my, store a few nights since. My chief object is to expose the. rascal who would be gnilty of sui-h a sacrilegious act, to the scorn and contempt of the community. Believing that such n man is villain enough to rob even his father or mother, I think the world should know him, that he may be watched and avoided, if not punished. __ II. B. KING. Macon, July 16.1641. 43 2t Itlnrolinl’M Male. TXUILL be sold, on the fir-t Tuesday in AUGUST next. V V before the Court-House door, in rite City of Macon, within the legal hours of sale. Part of Ten acre Lot No. 3, In East Macon; lcvii-d on as the property of Hiram T. Manh, to satisfy las City Tax for the year 1841. Tax due S9.3T, and cost. July 2 40 W. H. HUGHES, Pep, Marshal. Administrator 1 ’.* f?alc. A GREEABLY to an order of the Inferior Court of Up- son county, when silting for ordinary purposes, will be sold, on the first Tuesday in OCTOBER next, before the Coart-House door iu Thomaston, Upson couniy, within the le»al hours of sale, one Lot of Land, containing 307 acres, more or less, No. 149. in the 16th District of originally Hous ton. Sold as the property of Wiley Dean, deceased—for the benefit of the heirs of said deceased. Terms on the day. July 9 41 WM. McKINNKY, Admr. Council! Chamber, \ MACON, July 19, 1814 REGULAR MEETING. Present—The Mayor Aidi Collins, Holmes, Freeman, Ellis. Absent—Aid, Rots, Rylander, Winn. Denton rjTHE Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and A confirmed. Bridge-keeper reports toll for week ending to-day. $93 86 Bills passed—The Telegraph's, for $44 50, payable 1st Jan. next; M. D. Barnes’for $60, for winding city Clock, C. Crawford's, Sexton, for burying paupers, viz : Infant child ot Nancy Gillam, $4 00 Wm. Taylor, East Macon, 6 00 J. H. Wilson, a stranger, 14 87 Bebj. Christopher, 7 00 $31 87 The Committee to whom was referred R. B. Washing ton’s application. Report the (allowing Ordinance : AN ORDINANCE supplemental to the License Or dinance, for 1844. See. 1. Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Macon, that from and after this date, Lumber Wag gons be allowed to pass the Bridge free of toll, provided the owners of said Waggons take out License’s for which they shall pay to the City Treasurer $29 and fees, said License to expire on the 15th day of January next. Sec. 2. And be it further Ordained by the authority afore said, that all Lumber Waggons taking oat a License, shall be furnished by the Treasurer with its proper number, and Waggon shall be allowed to cross the Bridge free, with out its number affixed. Read and unanimously passed. On motion Aid. Holmes, Resolved, That proposals be received by Council until Friday next, the 26th inst., for winding the city Clock until the 10th day of January 1845. Aid. Freeman asked leave of absence from the State for two months, which was granted. Council then adjourned. Attest. A. R. FREEMAN, C. C. $30 REWARD: TV-W AW AY or STO- It, LEN, from the sub scriber, 0 miles above Ma con, Geo. on the 17th inst. a Negro Man, by the name of IVfCD, nnd his wife ISABKIiliA,, and her infant boy child. NED is about 40 years old, dark complexion, weighs 150 or 160 pounds, well bnilt, about 5 feet 10 inches high, has one of his upper front teeth out, and is very quick spoken.— ISABELLA is about 30 yea: sold, of rather dark color, asd is of common size. The child is about S weeks old. Tiiese Negroes were purchased in North Carolina, by W. S. Holt, of Macon. Ga. and will most probably endeavor to net back there. The above reward will be given for their delivery in any safe Jail, so that I may get them. If stolen, $50 will be given for proof leading to the conviction of the thief. July 23,1844. 43 ALBERT G. HARVEY. KJ” The Savannah Georgian will publish the above semi- weekly, and the Federal Union, weekly, to the amount of $3 each, and present accounts. Administrator's Hale. P URSUANT to an order of the Honorable the Inferior Court of Crawford County, when sitting us a Court of Ordinary, will be sold on the first Tuesday In October next, before the Conrt House door in Knoxville, Crawford coun ty, the following parcels of land, to wit: the west half of lots Nos. 231. and 232, and the north balfcf lof No. 218, aud fifty acres off of the north-eastern corner of lot No. 217. All lying and btiingin the 2d district of originally Houston, now Crhwford county, belonging to the estate of Dianush Hester, deceased, late of said county; sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. JOHN JONES, Adm’r. July 16, 1344. 4^ To Debtors nnd Creditors. A LL persons indebted totbe Estate of Diannali Hester, deceased, late of Crawford county, are requested to come forward and settle the same; and those having de mands against said Estate, are required to present them to the subscriber, dulv authenticated. July9. 1844. 41 JOHN JONES. Admr. T'VEORGIA, Dooly County. Whereas. Ilenrv II. VJT Ross, Administrator on the Estate of William HalL deceased, late of said county, applies to me for letters of Dismission from said estate: . .... These are therefore to cite and adinmish all End singular, the kindred and ci editors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office, within the lime prescribed by law, to shew. cause (if any they have) whv said letters should not be grant ed. Given under my hand, this 5th day of July, 1844. 42 JOSEPH B. CLAFP, cco Whereas, John Varnadore BORGIA, Dooly Comity.- \Jf applies to me for letters of Administration on the Es tate of Henry Stewart, deceased, late of said county-: These are, therefore, to cite aud admonish al! and singu lar, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to bo and appear at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to shew cause, (if any they have,) why said letters should not be granted. Given under mv hand, this 5th July. 1844. 42 JOSEPH B. CLAPP, cco F OUR months after date, application will be made to' the Inferior Court of Dooly county, w hen silting as a Court of Ordinary, for leave to sell the Real Estate of Jo el Darsey, deceasifd. DAVID J. BOTHVVELL, Adm’r. July 16.42^ F OUR months afterdate, application will be made to the Inferior Court of Dooly county, when silting for ordi nary purposes, for Jeaye to sell the Land belonging to the Estate of Samuel Williams, deceased, late Of said county. JESSE GILBERT. J . , July 2.1844. 40 DANIEL j. DAVIS, j “ dlnrs | ,3 OtjR months after, date, application will be made to J. the Inferior Court of Houston couu'ty, when sitting foi* ordinary purposes, for leave to sell all the Lands belonging to the Estate of John M. Smith, deceased, late of said county. WM. O. BASKIN, Exr. July 2, 1844. 40 XAOUR months after date, application will be madeto the I* Inferior Court of Butts county, when silting for ordina ry purposes, for leave to sell the Land a'nd one Negro, be longing to llie Estate cf Richard H. Darnall, deceased, lato’ of Campbell county. THOS. B. BURFORD, j June IS 38 ALEX’R. OSBORN. ' Admrs i iTOUR months after date, application will be made to the ' Inferior Conrt of Dooly, when sitting for ordinary pur poses, for leave to sell Lot of Land No. 32, in the 9th Dis trict of saidcounty, belonging to the Estate of Enos Foun tain, deceased. To be sold for the benefit of the heirs of said deceased. ALEX. MERIWETHER, Admr. June 11 37 Splendid Opportunities Are now offered to those who wish to visit the North, or the Springs, and who want the *‘one thing needful #5,000, $1,500, $1,200, $1,100, $1,050, Sl.OOO, and other handsome amounts, Will be distributed among those who purchase Tfckets in Class IVo. 5, Grand LOTTERY of Georgia, To be dra.vn ni THIS CITY, at our Office, NEXT FRI DAY, July 26tli. at 4 o’clock. (O’ Tickets, by Packages, warranted as usual. TICKETS *1,50—Shares in proportion. Orders, from town or country, promptly attended to GEO. ROBINSON A CO. Managers. July 23 43 TTIOUR months after dale, application will be made to the X' Inferior Court of Butts county, when sitting for ordina ry purposes, for leave to sell the Land and Negroes beione-' ing to the Estate of Abner Bankston, deceased, late of ta:J county. JOHN GOODMAN, ) , , June 11 37 J^H^McCORD, > Admrs P OUR months after date, application wil! be made to the honorable Inferior Court of Crawford couniy.wheip sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell all the Lauds belongtog to the Estate of Shcrod Whittington, deceased, late of said conntv. LOVY ?. WHITTINGTON, Adinrx. March 19, 1844. 25 I j^OUR mouths after date, n/.pl::at« w ill be made . Inferior Court ol Houston eottoty, when ciitTng I Bird’s Eye, J UST received, an assortment of Bird’s Eve nod plain Tusran Bonnet? : alee, a few Ashland Chip, a beautiful article. GEO. W\ PRICE. Ju?v CJ. HB. t< e to the for or* rlinary purposes, for leave to poll the Land belonging to the Es»a?e of Daniel Cflark, deceased, late of £ai<l county. •h 13 25 S. IE HAM, Admr. | OUH months after date, application will be made to Ij the honorable Inferior Court of Housi« n county, wIut. sitting for ordinary purpose.*, for leave to sell the Real Es tate of Needham Smith, deceased, late of said county. RICHARD JOHNSON,Ju. ? » , March 19 $5 WILLIAM SMITH, ^owrs Implication will be made to tho* i county, when sitting for or dinary purposes, for leave to sell all the Lands and Negroer, belonging to the Estate of James Thompson, decea.c.l, late of said county. ASA E. THOMPSON, Admr. May *28 35 J ^lOUIi months after date, application will be mad** to the . Inferior Court ol’Houston County, whrn Hning «?:; a Court of Ordinary, for leave to sell all tlm lands belonging to the estate of Charles McCoy, late of sa’d rmmt v. deceased March 26 26 CHARLES M McCOV, Adm’r. 1 7^OUR months afte ? Inferior Court of Housto