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Newspaper Page TextTHE GEORGIA TELEGRAPH. === OLIVER H. PRINCE. —PUBLISHED WEEKLY-* Editor & Proprietor NEW SERIES—VOL. If. NO. 20. MACON, TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 10, 1846. -■ ■ ■ " ' 11 i 1 ,i ; i 1 'j.i" JgggagaeeaeegBgBaegsg WHOLE NUMBER 1009. THE GEORGIA TELEGRAPH, PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY MOANING by o. h. PRINCE, - aT THREE DOLLARS PER ANNUM, jXVARIA bly in advance inVERTISEMKNTS are inserted at $1 •© per A 1 ”,.. ,h e first insertion, and 50 ceista per square for * ,,l !Iu*ertion thereafter. **A jJaKSw deduction will be made to those who adrer* ti**ij , J f, ^ 1 ”, r ies of LANDS, by Administrators. Execn ‘ Aairdisns. are required by 1-“*, to be held on the ,JW 't esdsy in the month, between th; hours of ten in the •h* 1 *“L ,„S three in the afternoon, at the Court-house, in (yenocra, . j jj ,|, e land is situated. Notice of these W given in a public gazette 81XTY DAYS pre ie the day of sale. I 0 f NEGROES must be mide at a public auction he first Tuesday of the month, between the usual h jura at the pi see of public sales in the county where the rfsaie.ai i ( f Administration or Guardianship, been granted, first giving SIXTY DAYS notice in one ofthe public gazettes of this Stale, and at the !wrof'the Court-house, where such sales are to be held. d Votiee (hr the sale ofPersonsl Property moat be given in like manner. FORTY days preWou. to the day of sale. Notiae to the Debtors and Creditors of an eautemustbe rU VotW;MhaPa^5iei6on*willbe made to the Court of Or dinal? for leave to tall LAND, must be published for ^Nmire^or hsave to sell NEGROES must be published r FOUR MONTHS, before any order abeolute shall be ^ ig (hereon by the Court. "ciT aTIOSs for letters of Administration, must be publish- Athirtf <taf—for dismission from administration, montA- Jy «x mentis—tor dismission from Guardianship, forty Koi.cs for the foreclosure of Mortgage must he publiahed assthis for four month*—Car establishing lost papart.for fill space of three months—for compelling title* from Rteeuiors or Administrator*, where a Bond has been given h, the deceased, the full space of three months. ablieationa will alwnya he continued according to these, ihtleeal requirements.unless otherwise ordered. REMITTANCES BY MAIL.—*A postmaster may en- ties* money in a letter to the publisher of a newspaper, to ...the subscription of* third person and frank the letter if Iwittea by himaelf.”—Amos Kendall. P. if. G. pnihiennble Dress Risking Eatnbllalsmcmt. Uulbtrry Street, over John Jones' Store. Orders far DRESSES. RIDINO HABITS. A. Ac. exe cute,! in the latest and most fashioaahle style, and at the sksrtett notice. ff. T. COLQCITT «: A. H. COLQUITT, WILL practice Law ie the several counties of the Flint Circuit. Ofliee ever the store of Ch tries Day A Co, Macon. W. T. CoMiutTT, Lagrange. A. H. CoiquiTT, Macon December f, 1843. 11 tf WILLIAM T, WILSON, WARE-HOUSE 4- COMMISSION MERCHANT Macon, Georgia. -1 ft I. >_ THE undersigned having rented the /f Jfflil iHa Ware-House recently occupied by J. B. |pBHiC3HI ROSS.(nearly opposite Mr. J. M. Field's Ware-House.) is prepared to receire Cot- ton inStore. His personal atteotiou wilibe devoted to the bnsiness. All orders promptly attended to. Advances will bo made an Cotton in store. lie solicits the patronage of hts friends and the public. Very Respectfully, ,i „ .W. T. WILSON. Macon, October 14,1845. 3 tf o» HOROLOGY. at xh mh THE SUBSCRIBER B. H. MOULTRIE, WAREHOUSE 4* COMMISSION MERCHANT. jn^LcoJV, THE subscriber will continue the Ware House and Commission Ilusinesaat the old stand of Moultrie A Campbell, near tbe lower end of Cotton Arenue. He will make liberal• advancea on Cotton atoned with him, and afford every facility to the planter in disposing of it; and will also attend to ail orders for Goods, shipping of Cotton, Ac., that may be necessary for the convenience of his customers. He solicits thecontinoance of the patronage of the customers of the old concern, and the Dublin generally* B. H. MOULTRIE August 19,1845 . g7 tf BENNETT BELL, WARK-JWUSB AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, EAST MACON, Opysaite ike Central Hail Rend Repel. HAVING leased the Store and Ware- a a House, formerly occupied by Henry K- ~ Carter, would respectfully tender hi* aec vices to Planters and others, and will promptly attend to the receivingof Cotton and Merchandize entrusted to his care. Also will give his personal attention to selling Cotton or other produce, fitting orders far goods, and shipping Cotton to Savannah, Charleston, or New York. Hoping lie* best exertions will give satisfaction to all who may favor him with their business. Macon, August 12,1845. 46 tf W OULD respectfully inform the citizens of Macon, acd tbe_ adjacent counties, that lie.has recently supplied himself with an excellent stock of Watch material* from the importers in New York, and is now prepared to repair Watches and Clocks of every description, in the best man ne.* and on the most reasonable terms. All Watches entrusted to his care will receive hia person 1 al attention and be warranted to perform to the satisfaction of the owner, or the money refunded. All kinds of Jewelry neatly repaired. Gold and Silver work made to order. He would also call the attention of the public to his new stock of Watches, Jewelry Silver Plated and Brittannia Ware, and Fancy Goods, embracing almost every article usually found in his line, all of whirl, will be sold at the very loKest prices. Also, just received a large lot of Brass Clock*, from the most celebrated manufacturers. All of which are testedby the subscriber, aud warranted to perform well, for sale low, by the caae or single, at his New Store, in the New Brick Block, Eastsid* of Mulberry Street, opposite hts old ataod. C. K. WENTWORTH. Watch Maher 4- Jevcllcr. Macon, Nov. 24,184s. r 9 tf RESSIONAL. Boots and Shoes. THE auoscriberianow prepat ed to of fer to the public a general assortment of Boots and Shoes, which he has just re ceived from tbe manufactory at the north. which he will sell at the lowest prices, at hts stand on Cherry street, next door to Clark A Experi ence. and two doors above Watts A Moulton, amoegst which are the following kinds: Men's best black Brogans, Boys’ •* “ do. Youth's Seal and Morocco Brogans, do. GEORGE W. FISH, ATTORNEY AT LAW. MACON, GEORGIA. Will practice in the emmties of Bibb. Baldwin. Wilkinson, Washington. Twigg*. Pulaski. Dooly, Houston. Macon. A*y professional business intrusted to hia care, will meet with prompt and faithful attention. OFFICE on Third Street, opposite the FLOYD. January 37. 1846—18-ly. POUTRAHT PAINTING. W. UcKINNRY RUSSELL. Portrait Pointer, Macon. Geoiua.o H AS rnmnved hi* room to the one directly over Win- ship's store. Cotton Avenge. Ladies and Gentlemen sre respectfully invited to call from 11 and 12 A. M.,*nd (ren I { to *| P. M. Likenesses warranted to pleaae December 9,1845. 11 If WINFREF JL. SHOCKLEY, _ ATTORNEY at law. 'Will practice UPSON, PIKE. MONROE, BUTTS. in the following Counties t HOUSTON. BIBB. BALDWIN. JONES. CRAWFORD. TWIGGS, All business entrusted to his care will meet with prompt atiration. Office in Dr. Thomson's buildiug.oppoaite Floyd H-iu.e, Macon. Georgia. May 3,1845. 2YOTJCE. THE subscriber having bought out the stock of John J. Jones, consisting of Car. riages. Harness. Saddles. Carriage and Harness Trimmings, Ac. Ac , begs leave to inform the public that lie will sell on terms to suit the times, he is prepared to build or repair Carnages on snort nonce in a neat and workmanlike manner at re duced prices. A share of patronage ia respectfully solicited. H. P. WE8TCOTT. Attbr stand formerly oocupied by John J. Jones. August 12.1845. <6 tf Macon Carriage Depositary. BETWEEN the Floyd House and Washington Halt, and opposite Mr. George A. Kimberly’s Hat Store, on Mulberry ttreer. lias just opened with a fresh and well selected stock of Carriages, Barouches. Bu^gya and Rockaways, Saddles. Harness and Bridles, Trunks, Valkes, Carpet Bags and Satchels; Sadd'eiy and llarneaa Hardware, Skirting, Har ness, Bridle, Top and Patent Leather; Moroccos of every variety, and a l-emitiful assortment of Carriage Trimmings, consisting of Cloths. Lacea, Tassel*. Axles, Bands, Dash, Frames, Springs. Steps, Boughs, Lamps, Brussels, and Oil Carpetings; Oita, Paints and Varnish. Carriages ol every description built to order; repairs in every branch ofthe above business executed with neatness and despatch. ■ Prices to suit the tiroes. J. DELOACHE. Macon, October 7,1845. 2 tf Men’s best Calf sewed Youths’ Kip do. Boys’ coarse do. Men's k>p do. Men’s fine Calf pegged do. Ladies. Morocco and SeaL dot Ladies’ Morocco Buskins, Ladies' Cloth half Gaiters, Ladies' Morocco and Kid Slippers and French Ties, Boys’ kip Bools, Youth's do, j Gent'emea’s fine Calf sewed Boots, Do. double sole pegged Boots, Do. Pomp Boots. CCF Also Boots and Shoes made and repaired at the shortest notice and in the best style. A share of public patronage is respectfully solicited. A. C. PARMALEE, Agent. November 25.1845- 9 tf Strong & Wood* H AVE rece : ved by recent arrivals from Philadelphia ia addition to tbeir former stock of Bools and Shoes, Gents fine Calf Water Proof Bools; “ “ French Calf Light “ Ladies fine Bronze Gaiter Bool.*; “ “ HalC ” “ " “ Black and colored Gaiter Boots; “ “ Kid Slippers and Walking Shoes; Misses " Morocco and Seal Lace Boots, thick soles, ” •* •• ** “ Buskins “ Children's fine " “ “ Boots “ “ Black and colored Morocco and Cloth foxed Boots, thin soles. Also, various other kinds of Boots and Shoes made ex pressly for retail, all of which they will offer at very mode, rate prices, aud invite alt that wish to purchase to give them ail, sign of the Big Boot,on Second street, opposite Geo M. Logan A Co. December 9,1845. 11 tf Wholesale and Retail. JF» «j • Jones. COMMISSION DEALER, AT THE MACON CAR- KIAGE DEPOSITORY. W HERE be would be pleased to seeblsald customers, I EORGE I. SHEPARD respectfully informs his and all others disposed to favor him with a call.— | vX friends a Persona desirous of ordering Carriages from the North, may rest assuied of having them built by the best Manufac turers ia Newark, Bridgeport.orNew please. Macon, October 7,1845. by tl Haven, and on terms 2 if 34 tf I>K. CHARI.8N THOMPSON HAS taken Ofliee adjoining George Payne's Drag Store, ander the Floyd House. Dwelling at VineviPe. January 6, 1846 15—3m Will. DE4K1NG A SONS, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, CHARLES ! ON. S. C. September 2.1845. *9 6m BELL HANGING, BY WILLIAM PATTERSON, CP Will be found at Mr. A. F. Sherwood’# . bop. .£21 17 MACON. GA. *lm JOHN CULMER, House mill Sign Painter and drainer, MACON, GEORGIA. Dcetmber 23,1845. 13 tf Hi mll LAW NOTICE. fpllE late Law Firm of Kellt A Killxn having been * recently dissolved in consequence of the election of J*ine» M. Kelly, Esq , to the office of State Reporter, the tadersigned have formed a copartnership in the practice jf Law ander tbe firm end name of KILLEN A DEN- “aud. They will strictly attend to the unfinished profes- *i<*aj business of die late firm* of Kelly A Rice and Kelly 4 Lilian; and al! business confided to them will be ptompt- lj •Headed to and brought to as speedy conclusion ms pos sible. OFFICE at PERRY. Georgia. SAMUEL D. KILLEN, IT—3m* J. B. DENNARD. FLOYD HOUSE. MACON, GA. THE Subscriber, in announcing to bis friends and the public, by whom he haa been ao liberally patronised, hia continuance of the above Establishment, begs leave to assure them of hia determination to aostain the well Vttsbliahed reputation of hia house. Instead of a falling off there shall be a progressive improvement; and if a liberal •ttday.* well furnished tabic, with every delicacy this and ("her markets can supply; clean beda, comfortable rooms, •Mantle# servants, and the will to pleaae and accommodate will aerie patronage, be expects to obtain it. 1 b B. 8. NEWCOMB. Oct. 7, 1845. a ~ ir * Federal Union please copy. WASHINGTON ISALL, MACON, GA. T UB undersigned have bought out the in terest of Mr. St. Lanier in this well known establishment, and design making ft worthy of the liberal patronage u has berato- i fore obtained from the public. Every exer tion will be made to make the sojourn of either the perma- ***t or transient boarder pleasant and agreeable. The •'trping apartments are comfortable erd ooropiodious.and Gned up with neat and clean furniture. Th, tables will be •raiahed with every luxury our own market, and those of oivanaab can supply | and no efforts spared to make (he *‘* , ** , *!8i * KEWCOUH. October 7,1845. »—«f At Cost, T O close a consignment. Three one horse Rockaways; one Coecliee. and one Landaurette. J. J. JONES, Commission Dealer, at Macon Carriage Depository. MaeonOct.7,1845. 2 tl Cherry Street SADDLE, BRIDLE, AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. S. GRUMMAN A CO., respect fully invite the attention of tbeir cus tomers and the public generally, to tbeir new and extensive assortment of Saddles, Bridles, and Harness of every deacriptioo, Trunks. Carpet Bags, Medical Bags. Valises, Col lars. Whip*. Ac. Ac., which they jn in —,,, will sell wholesale and retail, at pn- cnMiUAV* ces that cannot fail to suit those who wish to purchase. A# our busineaa ia done alrictiy on the cash system, we are enabled to sell goods at northern manu factory prices ... We particularly invite planters aud merchants to call and examine our stuck* before purchasing, as we are determined to sell at a verv small advance from coat preferring small profits and. quick return*. Our work is manufactured un der our own inspection, eapreaaly for this market and we can warrant it to be made of good materials and superior workmanship. Saddles. Bridles, and Harness, made to or der. Repairing executed with neatness and despatch. N. B. Just received a large lot ofCoaeh, Barouche, Bug gy and Jersey Harneaa, which will be aold at unuaually low prices,foi cash. Cherry Street, Ralston Range,direct ly opposite Watts A Moulton's store. Novembei ,1845. New Boots and Shoes. New Fireproof Ware-Mouse. MACON, GEORGIA. A rratip; undersigned Having erected * 7 T Jf 8 Fire I*roof Wat e Hou.e, .ituated at rV-A-TwS® the bead of Cotton Avenue, tender* hit Mb I'.L.VljP ... I I fie n erally for the storage of COTTON aod -EROHANLHSE, and the transaction of Commission Business > u branches, pledging himaelf to usa every exertion to Bran*., .v- . atitfaction to, thoae dlrcc- t ' “7* ™ww oi Mr. John Jones, wno nas long been I.7.Z.*Ware-House boainass, and will give particu- , attention tn the sale of Cotton and the filling of order# Liberal advances will be made on Cation in ??***• interests of, and render aati confide business to his charge. ‘towage am) sale of Cotton will bo’under the of Mr. John Jones, who has long n’irfX!* ■k'pped,' qyojjyg, ROPE, AND TWINE, teeriYT.?’^ ***3 °*^* r ariioles. will be furnished custo R. n a** 0 *** 1 nwiket price, Juno'io?*® * n< ^ Commissions aicoammary rates. JiJttRY COWLES. fM/’HITING A MIX respectfully in- Y T vite their patrons and the public, generally to call and examine their stock of goods manufactured expressly for this _ market. Theira.aorlinentconsisuin part .Of Gentle ••en’a fine French Calf sewed Boots of all qual ities. Genllemer middling fine Calf Sewed and pegged Boots ol all kinds. . , ,i Gentlcmer sdouble aoleCalfand Kip sewed and pegg- Gentlemer sCalf- Goa* and Lasting Brogans of all kinds. Gentlcmer arine Calf and Kip pegged Brogans of all kinds and qo lilies. Ladies'eo'ored and black Gaiters of all qualities. Ladies’ K : I Baskins, thin and thjek soles of ali kinds. Misses’ Or iters and Half Gaiters, black and colored. With a lai ge assortment of children’* 8boes of all kinds and qualities. .... , _ , „ Alto a lar e assortment of Men’s and Boy’s course Bro gan*, double and single soles, pegged and nailed, which we will sell as low as the same quality can be bonghi in the CifJTn* Also. Got Iger’a Patent Metalie Gum Elastic OverShoes for Ladiesa nd Gentlemen, n new article in this maiket, very low. . • Also Cal ', Kip, Goat, Lining and Binding Skins, Sole Leather, Pegs, Thread, Patent Awls, Lasts, Sfc. very low. Boots man*; repaired to order. Macon, 0« t. 21. Is*' 4 tf Store. -fif BOOTS AND SHOES, In the Nets Brick Store on Second-street, al (n£ W* % ■ the BigU°ot,opposite George M. Logan's Dry Goot* Store. 8TRONG A WOOD having removed tneir entire stock of Boots and Shoes into the above spacious building, invite (heir old cuatomera and the public generally, to give them a call, assuring them that good articles at low prices shall al all timet be furnished. Tbeir fall and winter stock, which embraces every article in their line, is now being received, and to which the attention of tbe public ia respectfully invited. Tbeir assortment of PlantationBrognnsi* the finest ever offered in this market, and will, together with all other descriptions, be aold cheap. They haveonhand— qm Doable and single sole nailed Brogan*. Double and sinqle aole pegged do. several qualities, Kip Brogan# of all qualitie* and sizes, Cnlf Brogans of all qualities and sizes. Thick and Kip Boots, men and boy*. Calf pegged double and single sole Bool*. A splendid assortment of Gentlemen s fine sewed Cair Genu* fl to oalf, sewed and lasting Brogans and calf half ^ Lamina*fine black and colored Gaiter Boots, Black and colored half Gaiter Boots, Fine Bulkins and Tie Walking Shoes—kid and call. Fine bronae and blank kid Slippers and Buskin*. Misse*’ Leather and Morocco Boms. Buskins, Hips, and half Gaiter*, with a great variety of Leather, Kid and Cloth Shoes for children- , 1 _ Lc:illicrL»$l8, Thread- Ptp- «*• [Ho.-is acd Shoes made and repaired is^usuji. Macon, October 8,1843. 3 " ■ and tbe public generally, that be is constantly receiving from the most celebrated Hat Manufactories at the North, new and fresh supplies of HaU and Caps, embracing every style and quality, and for durability and cheapness cannot be surpassed. Among b<s assortment may be found Fashionable BE AVER. Nutria. Catsimer, Russia, Mole, akin, and Silk Hats; and any quantity of Broad Brim Beaver, Nutria, aud Russia Hau, warranted as durable as any Hat* ever sold in Macon. Also, Genu’, Youth*’ and Chil dren's Caps, a gieat variety. Also, a large assortment ol Fur Capa, consisting of Otter, 8hrtland Seal, Nutria and Muskrat Hairand Sealette Cap*. Together with a large assortment of Men's and Boy's black and drab Wool Hats. All of which will be sold at the lowest prices for cask ^.Purchasers are invited to examine, at the store adjoining Messrs. Whiting A Mix, a few doors above the Washington Hall. 03“ Otter. Mink and Kaccoon Skins wanted. Macon, January 6,1845. 15 tf Goods. Kentucky Jeans, Kerseys and Linseyi Rose, Whitney, Duffle and Point Blankets, Red, White, Green and Yellow Flannels, Black and Colored Alpacca and Bombazine, Cashmere, D'Ecosse and Kep Cashmere, Moutsehain de Laines and Alghan Satins, Gala Plaid* and small fig. de Lainea for children’s dresses. Earlston and American Ginghams, 20 cases Calicoes, a great variety of patterns, Bleached Sheetings from 4-4 to 12-4 wide, Bleached Shirtings, Cotton Flannels. Linen and Cotton Table Diaper. Scotch and Russia Diaper, “Hunchback,” Irish Linen. Linen Lawns, Linen Cambric and Cambric Handkerchiefs, Jaconet Cambric. Stripe and Plaid do. Swiss, Tarletan and Book Muslin, Corded and Marseilles Skirts, Grass Cloth do. Silk Hose and Half Hose, plain and ribbed. Worsted and Cashmere black and colored Hose, White. Slate. Black and Brown Hose, Misses' and Boys' Hose, Kid, Silk and Cntton Gloves, Net Caps, Gimp. Paris Cord, Cords and Tassel*. Muslin and Cambric Edgings and Inserting*, Lisle Kdgingsand Inserting!.“Polk Lace,” Taytnm’s and Coals’ Thread, Silk Handkerchiefs and Cravats. Gingham Hrtk'fa, Flagg and Cotton Hsndkerrhiefs, Suspenders, Damask. Merino. Wool. Plaid and Net Shawls, Check. Plaid aod Stripe^ Homespuns, Tickings, brown and white Jeaos. 3-4.4-4, and 5-4 brown Homespuns, » with a great variety of other goods, which we have Fust re ceived.and wiilsell wholesale andretaii.at the lowest mar. ket prices. RUSSELL A KIMBERLY. Macon, Sept. 16,1845. 51 tf IV. & J. Cowles*. H AVING removed to the new Fire Proof Ware House- are now receiving a general assortment of GROCE RIES. which they offer for sale at a small advance, consist ingol Rio and Java Coffee, Old Gov’t. " St. Croix and N. O. Sugar, Lost Sugar, New Orleans Molasses, Fine Cheese, Sperm Candles. Soap, and Raisins. Kentucky Bagging. Rope, and Twine. ” •’ very heavy—a new article, Fine Otard Brandy, ~ Holland Gin. Scotch aad Itiah Whisker, Thom Champaigne and Port Wine, IThe above liquors are of the finest quality. Nov ‘ SPEECH OF MR. BEDINGER, OF VIRGINIA, In the House of Representatives, January 15, 1846—On the Resolution authorizing the President to give the no- tice for the termination ol the joint occupancy ofthe Ore gon territory. The House being in Committee of the Whole on ilie Union, Mr. BEDINGER ad dressed the committee as follows: Mr. Chairman: The magnitude and great importance of the question al present under discussion, the intense interest manifested by tne whole country in its progress and in its de cision, and the very able manner in which it has been treated by those who have already participated in its discussion, cause me to ap proach it tvith the greatest hesitancy. But it is due to ihose whom I have the hon* or to represent, as well as to myself, that, be fore recording my vote upon a question of such magnitude and grave importance, I should render a reason fur the vote I shall give, and for the course of conduct I shall deem it my duly to pursue. I therefore respectfully solicit the attention of the committee whilst, in as brief a manner as I possibly can, I proceed to state the causes which have influenced me, and led my mind to that conclusion at which it has arrived. I confess, sir, that this question has been to me one of exceeding perplexity, doubt, and dif. Sculty; and, although I have succeeded in con vincing my own mind as to the course which tl ts proper that this House and this country should pursue in regard lo it—although I have found reasons amply satisfactory to my own judgment, yet I am far from believing or hoping that I shall have the ability or good fortune to convince others—in this hall at least—that my judgment has not led me into false positions and untenable ground. That this question sb iuld appear, to one of my small experience difficult and perplexing, should not excite the wonder of any person. For older, and wiser, and more experienced heads than mine have been much puzzled by its c msideration, and many an anxious hour of painful hesitation has it occasioned those who have most carefully ex amined it, and are most familiar with it. We have, on the one hand, the masterly view of the subject taken by the Executive in that admirable stale paper, his annual message, and doubtless the weight of his opinion and recom mendation is, as indeed it should be, very sensi bly felt both here and elsewhere. The opin ion of the Executive is sustained and strength ened by the beautiful and invincible reasoning of the Secretary of State, who, by the triumph which he has achieved over the Briitsh diplo matist, has convinced the world—the rational and impartial world at least—that the claims of his country are founded in truth and justice, and cannot be overthrown by sophistry or fraud.— This opinion is supported, moreover, by many able heads and patriotic hearts, both here and elsewhere—by noble and gallant spirits, who seem already to be panting for an opportunity to burl the gauntlet to our haughty opponent and rival, and challenge her at once to mortal combat; and I confess, sir. that when I reflect upon the overbearing and domineering spirit of Great Britain, 1 feel as much disposed us any one else possibly car, to raise my voice, and, if need be, ray arm also, in opposition to her. No man’s heart glows with fiercer indignation Ilian mine, when the wrongs and aggressions of that relentless power are arrayed before me.— Nevertheless, sir, ! must be allowed to express the fear that it has been with others as it was, at first, with myseif—they have snfiered their patriotism to obscure their judgments, and their indignation against Great Britain to hurry them into a line of conduct not tits most politic, and not the most wise. For myself, sir, having the character at home, (and I fear e'sewlmre also,) of being rather hot-headed, 1 have felt a little tfraid of surrendering myself wholly to the im pulses of my nature in this matter; and, exert ing myself to the utmost to subdue my belliger ent spirit, I have succeeded in arriving at the conclusion, that although Great Britain richly deserves from us a thorough drubbing, yet she can nflord to wait for it a while, (it will come in time,) and we can afford to postpone the inflic tion of it at least for the present. And for this reason, among others, i do noi think it politic or wise, at this moment, to throw down the gauntlet to her by so suddenly dissolving the present existing stale of affairs between her and ourselves in our disputed territory. Let us look at this question for one moment, if we can possibly do so, calmly and dispassion ately. I know that gentlemen generally use these words by way of preface to the fiercest outbursts and most impassioned appeals. But I would respectfully beg gentlemen to calm themselves, and look carefully at this question. First, ihen, I will cheerfully admit that the man who now doubts that our title to the whole of Oregon is, as against Great Britain, “clear and unquestionable,” must be cursed by na ture with remarkable stupidity, or he must be blinded by ignorance and prejudice. If any such person there be, I refer him to the correspondence between the Secrelary ofState and the British minister. If that docs not con vince him, I give him up in despair. It would be presumption in me lo attempt to satisfy such a judgment. And this is all, sir, that l intend to say upon this part of the subject. Oregon is ours—every acre, every poor rood of it—and we must and will have it. There is another fact equally as clear and unquestionable as the one just admitted—“an axiomatic fact,” in the words of the gentleman from Georgia, [Mr. CoDB.j and one as little to be questioned as the former—and that is, that this great territory is of such immense value and importance to this Union, that we would deserve to be regarded as idiots by the civilized world, if we should suffer any portion of it to be wrested from us by any SejTtrin riei, s c“2 cfmpfote P ^IdSa" l io n r^^his e T e ^m^n: | u P on f nh ' gentleman can possibly This preparation possesses tbe singular property, that I desire these tacts to be more broadly and clear- without being actual poison.it will not only kill the Rats, ly admitted thnn l am willincr to admit them.— Mice. Ac-but will, inconsequence ofthe smoke it produces, j i • ■ r - ° positively compel those that do not partake of it, precipi- j And, sir, it is for these very reasons on ac count of these veiy facts, thus admitted—be cause Oregon is ours—because we should not surrender one pound of Oregon earth, one rock, one pebble, one tree, or one shrub—that 1 can not, for the life of me, perceive the wisdom of terminating, thus abruptly and hastily, the con vention between this country, and Great Brit ain in regard to that territory. And if Ijhod any weight or influence here or elsewhere—if I did not know that the poor words which shall escape my lips will fall cold and dead on the unheeding ears of those around me, to. be forgotten even be fore! the echoes of my voice shall have died in this hall—if 11 were not discouraged by this ap prehension, I wonldj with all the earnestness and November 4, 1843. 6 tf Terrain Destroyed! jin WITHOUT FAIL IN ANY INSTANCE S OLOMON LEVI A CO., respectfully offer to the pub lic their self-prepared, well tested and highly effectual preparation for exterminating Rate, Mice, Cock-Roaches Ami, and Bed-Buga! 8. Leri A Co- promise those of the public, who may be annoyed by these destructive vermin, that after using tbit and highly effectual preparation for a few days. positively talfly tn leave the liott-e. 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BARTLETT December 16,1845. 12 tf. all the sincerity of my nature, call upon those who so zealously advocate it, and implore them to pause before pushing this policy, to the ex- tente; they jeopardize or defeat the very object they have in view. Sir, how should a grave and deliberative body, such as this House should be, act upon a matter of such vital importance!— What line of policy should a great nation, such as ours; pursue in a crisis such as this? I beg that I may not be deemed presumptuous, if I dare to suggest what occurs to my poor judgment as the wisest course we could possibly pursue. First, then, this thing should Slop where it is. Not another word should he spoken—not an other effort at compromise or negotiation at tempted. The negotiations have ceased, they are dead, and thus they should remain, never again to be revived, if any proposition should hereafter come from Great Britain—if she should now offer to take the 49th deg.—nay, if she should declare herself content to receive the one-half of what we formerly offered lief— though we should not scout her proposition, yet we should promptly reject it.. We should say to her, “we cannot agree, and we want no compromise; twenty-five years of negotiation have failed; we shall try that no longer; we have demonstrated our title, and we are deter mined to maintain it, but we choose to bide our time.” What next, sir? “Masterly inactivity” on our part? No, sir; no inactivity, masterly or otherwise. But action, action, action, prompt, ready, energetic, immediate, and continued ac tion, on the part of this government. Every possible inducement should be held out to our brave emigrants to go forth and possess the land, which vve should give them as an inheritance.-— A Territoiial government should be formed there, and a governor appointed at once.— Where the cross of St. George waves oyer one fortification in that territory, the stars and stripes should float over two. Forts and block houses should dot the whole of “Oregon trail;’ armed troops should guard our citizens In their emigrations thither; the flag of their country should float over them; the countenance of their country, should be upon them; the arm of their country should be stretched out to protect them, and the American eagle should fly before them, heralding them on the rich lands of Oregon.— They should have no cause to cry out that their country, neglects or deserts them. The over land mail recommended by the Executive should be established at once. Every barrier which might impede the tide of emigration should be broken down; every inducement which might increase it should be offered. The tribes of In dians now disposed to be hostile to us, should ho conciliated, and quieted by Indian agents who should be appointed, and who should have purses, which they might use to some purpose. Sir, it does seem to me, if this policy were pur sued, amplified, and improved as it might be by the congregated wisdom of this nation, it does seem to me that all the powers upon earth could not rend from our grasp the rich prize for which we are. contending. See, sir, if I have some tolerable authority for the course I have recommended. I find in the Union of the 7th iustant, a very able article upon this ques tion, from which I beg leave to read the fol lowing extract: ••The posture of our interests in Oregon is as nete as this new aspect of our title. Our citizens hare now gone and are going fonli in masses, to possess themselves of their broad oatrimonv there. Before Congress rises, ten thou sand American citizens tilling the soil of that territory, will stretch out theit arms to u4, for the protection which is theiz most manifest right,’ 1 Ac. So it seems, that before Congress shall rise, ten thousand hardy settlers will have establish ed themselves in Oregon. When this Con gress commenced its session there were but sev en thousand, when it shall rise, there will be ten thousand. And this, loo, without any positive guarantee upon the part of their government of its countenance and protection. Sir, if there shall be ten thousand settlers in that territory when Congress shall rise, how many may we fairly infer there will be there at the expiration of five, or even three, brief years. The calcu lation is easily made, sir; 1 beg gentlemen to pause and make it. We shall have a sufficient number to bid defiance to the Hudson Bay Com pany and all its agents; enough of themselves to maintain and defend the territory; or, at least, enough to raise provision to maintain any army we may send there to aid and defend them.— And cannot gentlemen wait five short years?— Can they not wait’three? Can they not even tarry till Congress shall rise? Sir, the ter ritory will not take to itself wings and fly away; it will not be swallowed up in the Pacific, nor be wholly devoured by the British lion, if we will but “tarry at Jericho till our beards shall grow out,” Oregon shall be ours when our fa ces shall be covered with hair! Am 1 to be an swered in the words ofthe honorable gentleman from Indiana, [Mr. Kennedy,] that this would be “stealing the country;” that it would be “creeping and crawling into the country, and acting in bad faith.” No such thing, sir. All this should be done in the broad face of heaven and Ihe world. We have said to Great Britain, “Oregon is ours;” and, we should add, “we mean to maintain our rights to every portion of it; we do not choose to fight for it at this mo ment, but we are gelling ready, and we meat) lo get ready.” Would this be acting in bad faith? Shill I again ho answered; that unless this no- tice is given immediately, emigration will cease? That Great Britain is establishing her self more and more firmly every day, and that in a short time our citizens will be afraid to ven ture there? It is ioo late to urge this objection, when they have already, even without the coun tenance and protection of our government, poured on in one continued stream lo that coun try. It would be utterly impossible for the Hudson Buy Company to resist or check this lide of western emigration if thus encouraged. That company, with all the hunters and trap pers it could muster, would present no stronger barrier to this tide of emigration, than would a mud wall to tho swelling waters of tbe broad Potomac. Shall it be said, that in tho meantime the Hudson Bay Company will be exhausting the fur trade, and reaping nil the profits to be deri ved from it? Sir, if we claim Oregon only for the sake of its beaver skins, it occurs to me that wo have been shamefully negligent here tofore. For the fur trade is diminishing rapid ly, and hitherto GreBt Britain has derived al most exclusively the benefit from it. But, sir, we desire Oregon for purposes far more impor tant. Meanwhile, as the fur trade diminishes, as the buffalo recedes, and jhe beaver is bunted out, so will the servants and agents of th p Hud son Bay Company gradually retire, and leave us In possession of the territory. Or shall this policy, which I have had tho temerity to pro pose, meet with the objection urged with much plausibility nnd force by another gentleman from Indiana, [Mr. Uwen] namely—that our emigration would uot ex'end itself-north ofthe Columbia river, or north of lat. 49° ? 1 admit, sir, that there is a great deal of plausibility and some strength in that objection; for, although it is fanciful and chimerical to suppose (wiih that gentleman) that the Hudson Bay Company can afford to buy up our citizens like cattle in the market, at tho high price of eight hundred dollars pur head, yet it is quita probable that, under the existing slate of things, our settlers will in a great measure confine themseive* to that portion of tho territory south of 4^. But, sir, with alb due deference to the geatleman from Indiana, [Mr. Owen] I do not care if they do. It is, for ali purposes of future action and defence, better that tiiey slmuhl. They will be concentrated, and consequently stronger.— There is land enough, heaven knows; and for many years to come there will be no crowding. And it is ceriainly more desirable that our citi zens should for the present be as compact and concentrated us possible, than that they should be scattered over tho whole territory. But, sir, we are triumphantly asked by the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Cobb] “what shall wo gain by delay—what have we over gained by de lay?” Sir, we shall gain rime—Time, to tis more precious than great riches or many jewels —Time the tomb-builder and overturner of thrones—Time, who strikes the old with de crepitude and lends vigor and strength to tho young. Sir, there is another “ axiomatic” fact which may be gathered ftom records of history —and it is this: that nations, like individuals, pass through the stages of infancy, manhood, and old age; we see them springing up from small beginnings—mere germs as it were— growieg up by degrees, increasing daily and hourly in strength and power, until they reach the very summit of earthly greatness, and “play fantastic tricks before high hcavon.” Then, with old age, come dissolution nnd decay ; nnd as in the human body decrepitude and disease mark the ravages of lime, so in the body poli tic, corruption rears her loathsome form, one shock after another smites the tottering fabric, and each and every symptom declares how sure - , ly and how rapidly she is descending iuto the tomb of ages. Thus is it with ourselves and our haughty rival. We are in the vigor of youth, increasing every year in prosperity and power. Great Britain, though she may not have reached that period when we may look for her speeiy top pling downfall, yet'ihe has evidently passed her prime. She smacks of age. Many gray hairs are discernible upon her brow, and some symp toms of dotage are manifestly perceptible; and although I will admit that old John Boll is a stout old bully, yet, nevertheless, each wave that dashes from the ocean of Time saps nnd undermines some portion of his wide dominions, whilst its every heave is lifting aloft this giant republic of the western World. Let me not be misunderstood. I believe, if compelled to mea sure our strength with Great Britain, we are even now more than a match for her, though I am reminded of a very sensible rcmaik made to me on a certain occasion by one of my con stituents, a man of gigantic physical powers, and remarkable for his bravery, as well as for his good nature. He had a neighbor, also a Hercules for strength and prowess, who vr#£ constantly disturbing him with petty annoyan ces. He frequently complained to me of this neighbor’s conduct; and I said to him, upon one occasion, '‘Why do you not lick hint ? you are able to do it.” “ Yes, sir, (he replied) I know that I can lick him, but it will strain me to do it; and I don’t choose to undertake it until I am actually compelled.” Now, sir, there was wisdom in the remark. May we not profit by it? I know that we can lick Great Britain; but believe nte it would “strain” us to do it; and we had better postpone it until there is no alternative, and then we will do it. Titus, sir, we shall gain lime by postponing this matter; and every hour, every moment thus gained is of vital importance to us. And- in reply to the question, “ What have we gain ed by delay ?” I answer, we have gained this at least: we have gained seven or ten thousand hardy emigrants in the disputed territory; we have gained the advantage ofhaving demonstra ted our title in the face of the world ; and onco more, I repeat, we have gained time. Will anj^ man pretend to say that wo are not better pre pared now to defend our rights in Oregon, than we were under the administrations of Mr. Mon roe, or Mr. Adams, or Gen. Jackson 1 Sup pose we had suffered ourselves at that time to have been hurried headlong into a contest about this matter, does any one doubt that we would have jeopardized, if we had not absolutely lost, the whole of the territory ? Has this time, then, been lost to us ? Have we rested on our oars for nothing? No, sir, we are better pre pared now than wo were then, and we shall be fully prepared in a few brief years. But gen tlemen ask when—when will we be prepared to assert our rights ? 1 answer, wc are ready now, if the worst comes to the worst. We are ready to maintain them by arms even now, if we shall be compelled to do so. But of this there is no danger, if we pursue a wise and pru dent policy. And we shaM be infinitely better prepared when, at the expiration of a few years, wc shall have twenty or thirty thousand rifles in Oregon, and emigrants sufficient to cultivate tbe soil, and raise corn and beef to maintain any army we may send to protect them. An army which should be sent there now, would have to subsist upon “ mule and dog” — [see Fremont’s expedition]—poor food for fighting men, I take it, sir, but in a few years wo shall have citizens there, the fruits of whose labors will maintain an) army sent to protect them.—- Then we trill be ready, sir, and then we will s’rkr. But again, it was said by the gentleman from Georgia. [Mr. Cobb] that unless this noiice be given immediately, England and the world will be induced to believe that the America* Con gress and people are disposed not to sustain, but to desert, the Executive and lhe adminis tration. But can any such inference be fairly drawn, if we pursue the proper policy ? Sup pose we adopt every step proposed, and every measure recommended by the Executive, bar ring only this solitary one of immediate notice; suppose we follow the recommendations ofthe President as to the establishment of a Territo rial government, the appointment of a govern, or,’and Indian agents, the ereclion of block houses and forts lor the protection of our - ,t| - zens, the overland mail, and the ihtj'“ emen * 3 to emigration, &c: will any man s-' from this hall and say lliat we are 10 desert

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Georgia telegraph. (Macon, Ga.) 1844-1858, February 10, 1846, Image 1