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eumstancee, fenrful que»uon»—too fentful to he
met by thoee who bed raised the agitation. l'rm
that time the only question was, how to escape
from the diffioulty. Kortni.auly, a meana waa of-
forded. A Compromise (as it we* called) waa of
fered, baaed on the terms, thet the Nurtli should
cease to oppose the admission of Missouri ou the
r ods for which the South contended, and that
provisions ol the ordinance of 17S7, for the
.overnment of the Northwestern Territory, should
be applied to all the territory acquired by the Uut-
ted Stales from France under the treaty of Louisi
ana King North of 36 30, except the portion lying
in the'Slate of Missouri. The Northern mcipbers
embraced it; and, althongli not originating w.th
them, adopted it aa their own. It. was. forced
through Congress by the almost united votes of the
North, agaiust a minority consisting almost entirely
of members from the Southern States.
Socb was the termination of this, the first, con
flict under the Constitnlion, between the two sec
tion, in reference to slavery in connection with
the territories. Many bailed it as a permanent and
final adjustment that would prevent the recurrence
of similar conflicts; but others, less sanguine, took
tbs opposite and more gloumy view, regarding it
as Ibe precursor of a train of events which might
rand Uio Uniou asunder, aud prostrate our politi
cs! system, One of these was tb« experienced ami
seescoiua Jefferson. Thus far, tljne would ssern
to lavor his forebodings. May n returning sense
of justice, aud a protecting Providence, avert their
final fulfil® 8 ”** , , , ..
For many yenra die subject of slavery to refer
ence to the territories ceased to agitate she cuun-
trv Indications, however, couuected with ibe
Question of annexing Texas, showed clcnily that it
was ready lu break out again, with redoubled vio
lence oil some future occasion. The difference in
the case of Texas waa adjusted by extending the
Missouri compromise line of 36 30, from its termi
nus on the western bouudary of the Louisiana pur-
chase, to the western boundary of Texas. Tb®
•citation again ceased for a short period.
The war with Mexico soon followed, nnd that
terminated in the acquisition of New Mexico and
Upper California, embracing an area equal to
about one-half of the entire valley of the Mississip
pi If to this we add toe portion of Oregot) ac
knowledged to be oors by the receut treaty with
England, our whole temtorv on the Pacific and
west of the Kocky mountains will be found to be
in extent but little less than that vast valley. The
near prospect of so great an nddition rekindled the
excitrmeul between the North aud South i.ti refer
ence to slavery in it* connection witli the Territo-
I ties, which has become, since those on the Pacific
were acquired, more'universal aud iuteuae than
ever.
The effects have been to widen tbe difference
between the two sections, aud to give a more de
termined and hostile character to their couflict.—
The North nolouger respect# the Missouri com
promise line, although sulopled by their almost
uusniuioos vote. Instead ol‘ compromise,' they
avow that their determination is to exclude slavery
from all the territories of tbe United Stater, acquir
ed, or to be acquired ; aud,of course; to prevent
tbe citixens of the Southern Stales, fruQj emigra
ting with their property in slave# into any of them.
Their object, they allege, ia to prevent ibe exten
sion of slavery, aud ours tu extend it; thus making
tho issue between them and ns tu be the naked
question, shall alcverv be extended or not * IVe
do not deem it necessary, looking to the object ol
this address, to examine the question so fully dis
cussed at the last session, whether .Congress has
the right to exclude the citizens of the Smith from
immigrating with their property into Territories
belonging to the confederated Stales ot the Union.
W hat we propose in this connection is, to siukc a
few remaika <m what the North alleges, errone
ously, tu be the issue between usntid them.
So fur from jniintsiuiu^ lhe,eloclrtoe' w hich tbe
issue implies, we hold dint th« Federal .Govern
ment has no right In extend or restrict slavery, uo
more than to establish or abolish it.; nor has it any
right whatever to distinguish between the domes
tic institutions of one State, or tecliouruml another
iu order to favor tbe one mill discourage the other.
As the federal representative of em li mid all the
Slsles.il is hound to deal out. within the sphere
of its powers, equal mnl exact justice and favor to
all. To act otherwise, to undertake to discrimin
ate between the domestic institutions of one and
another, wouhTbc to act in total subversion of lb
end for which it was establish* <i—to lie the com-
mini protector and guardian of all. Entertaining
these npiuiooK, we ask not, as the North alledges
we do, lor the extension of slavery. That would
make.a diecrimiuathm in our favor, a* unjust and
niiconalitutional as the discrimination they ask
ngi.iust us in their favor. It is not lor them, imr
or the Federal Government, to determine, w belli
frr our domestic institution. is good or bed, or
whether it should-be represted or preserved. It
■ belougs In us, niul us only tu decide such ques
tions Wbat Ibmi we do insist on, is not to ox-
teud.slavery, but that we *hnll not .be prohibited
from immigrating, with our property into the
Territories of the United States, because w e are
slaveholders; or, ill other words, that we shall not
on Ilia! account be disrunebised of a privilege pos
sessed by a!! others, citizens ntql foreigners, with-
.(lUtdiicrimiiisrioii as to .character, profession, or
color. All. whether savage, barbarian or civilized,
may lree(y cuter and i cumin, wo only being ex
cluded.
We rest our claim, not only on tho high grounds
ahuve stated, but also on the solid foundation of
right, justice, and equality. .The Territories itn-
-mrdiutely in controversy—New Mexico aud Cali
fornia—were acquired by ibe common saeritec
.and eflorta of all tho States, towards which the
South contributed far more than her full share of
tneu,* to say nothing of niouey. aud is, of course,
ou every principle of right, justice, fairness, and
.equality, entitled to participate fully m the bene
fits to be derived from their acquisition. But ns
impregnable as is this ground, there is another not
less so. OfiVs is a .Federal Government; a gov
ernment in which, not individuals, hut Stales, as
distinct sovereign couiuiuiiiliea, are the constitu
ents. Tu tbrtn, as members of tbe Federal Union
tho Territories belongand they, are henc« de
clared to be 3'erritories .belonging to tho United
Slates. Tho-Stale* then are the joint owners.—
Nowit is conceded by all writers on the sub
ject, that in all such Governments their rr.cn,ber*
'are equal—eqpal iu rights and equal ju digui y.—
They also coucede that ibis equality constitutes
the basis of such,Government, and that it cannot
be destroyed without changing their uature and
character. To deprive, tlicu, the .Southern States
and their citizens uftheir full share iu the Territo-
.ries declared to Jielooe to them in common with
the Ollier States, would -be In derogation of tho
.equality belonging to them as members of a Fed-
.oral L'uion. and sink them, from being equals, into
• subordinate anil dependenicouditiou ' Such are
the solid and impreguable grounds on which we
rest our demand to au -equal participation in the
Territories.
Bat aa solid and impregnable aslhey arc in the eyes
of justice and reason, they oppose a feeble resistance
to a majority, determined to engross the whole. At
the last acsston-of .Congress, a.bill waa passed, estab
lishing a territorial government for Oregon, exdudiug
slavery therefrom. The President gave his sanction
to Ibe hill, and sent a special message to Congress as
signing hi» reasons for doing so These reasons pre
supposed that,the Missouri compromise was to be. and
would be, extended west of the Rocky Mountains, to
the Pacific pc can. And the Pesideut intimated hisi in
teatior in bis message, to veto any future bill that
should restrict slaverysouth of the lino of thatcoro-
£ romiso. Assuming it to have been tbe purpose and
itentionof the North to extend the Missouri cocjnro-
mite line as above indicated, the passage of tho Ore
goa bill could only be regarded a* ewocing.the acqui
escence of tbe South in that line. But the develop,■-
menu of the present session of Congress have made
it manifest to all. that no such purpose or intention
now exist* with the North, to any considerable extant.
Of the truth of this, we have ample evidence in what
has occurred already in tho House of Representative*,
where the popular feelings are soonest and most in
tensely felt.
Although Congress hss been in session but little
more than one mouth, a greater number of mearnres
of an aggressive character have been introduced, and
they more aggravated and dangerous, than have been
for years before. And wbat clearly disclose* whence
they take their origin, ia the fact, that they all relate to
the territorial aspect of the subject of slavery, or some
other of a nature and character intimately connected
with it.
The first of this series of aggressions is a resolution
introduced by l member from Massachusetts, the ob
ject ol which ia to -repeal all acts, or parts of acts,
which reoogni*' the existence of slavery, or authorise
the selling and disposing of slaves in this District. On
the question of leave to bring in a biil.the vote stood
.68 for and 82 against leave. Tho next was a resolu
tion offered by a member from Ohio, inatraeting tho
.Committee on Territories to report forthwith bills for
.excluding slavery 6om California and New Mexico.!
It pasted by a vote of 107 to 80. That waa followed
by a bill introduced by another member from Ohio, to
take the votes of the inhabitant* of this District, on
tbe question whether slavery within its limits slumM
.be abolished. The hill provided, aooording to the ad
mission of tbe mover, that free negroes end slaves
. . . - , , . . os chattels, is
contrary to natural justice and Ihe fundamental prin
ciples of our political aystem arl is notoriously a re
reproach to onr country, throughout Christendom, and
a serious hindrance to the progress of republican fibi
erty among the nations of the e irth: Therefore,
"-Re*ateed. That the Commit ed for the District of
Colombia be mitructeii to repor a bill* u toon as pi-mc-
ticsble, prohibiting the slave tilde in said District-"
On the question of adopting th resolution, the votes
stood|(M for, and 83 against. Ho was followed by a
member from Illinois, who tifien j t resolution for a bo?*
ishing slavery in the Territorie .and all places where
Congress has exclusive powers ,f legislation; that in,
in all fojts, magazines, arsenal* dock yard*, and other
needful buildings, purchased >y Congress with tbe
consent of the Legislature of tl e State.
This resolution was passed i rer under the rule of
the House without being put tt vote.
The votes in favor of all thei , measures were con
fined to the members from the loitbern States.
True, there are some patriotic members from that
section who voted agaroat all a them, and whose high
sense ol justice it duly apprec atod; who in the pro
gress of the aggression* upon tie South have, bv their
votes, sustained the guaranty s ot the Constitution,
cud of whom we regret to sty many have been'sacii
Seed at home by their patriotic course.
We have now brought to a riose a narrative of the
aeries of acts of aggression god encroachment, con
nected with the subject of tbisaddress. including those
that are consummated and those still in progress.
They are numerous, greaTtld dangerous, and threat
en with destruction the greikest and most vital of all
the interests and institutions, of the South. Indeed,
it may be doubted whether there is a single provis
ion, stipulatipn, or guaranty tof the Constitution, in
tended for the aecurity of the South, that has not been
rendered perfectly nugatory «■ ell but two States. It
may even he made a serious guest ion, whether the en
croachments already made,(without tbe aid of any
other, would not if permitted to operate unchecked,
end in emancipation, and th* st no distant day. But
bo that as it,may. it hardly admits of a doubt that, if
the aggressions already commenced in the House, and
now in progress., should be consummated, such in the
end would certainly be the <x>n,equeuce.
Little, in truth, would be leA to be done after Iwe
have been excladed from all the Territories, includ
ing those to be hereafter acquired; after slavery is
abolished in this District, and in the numerous places
dispersed all over the South, where Congress has the
exclusive right of legislation, and after the other mea
sures proposed are consummated. Every outpost and
barrier would be carried, and nothing would be left but
jto finish the work of abolition at pleasure in th t States
themselves. This District, and alt places over which
Congress has exclusive power of legislation, would
be asylums for fugitive slaves, where, as soon as they
placed theirfeet, they would become, according to the
doctrines of onr northern assailants, free; unless
there xould be come positive enactments to prevent
MORE HOME TESTIMONY.
No. 48 Union Street, Boston, April 18.1348.
Mr.Seth W. Fowle—Sir: A sense ol gratitude to
_ ,—„ jo. and of duty to the public, prompts me to make
change, of measures, aud tqe adoption of a course of! the following statement, which, if of any service to you
policy, that may quietly and peaceably terminate this j is entirely at your disposal, it may have the effect to
lung contact between the-twq sections. If it should | induce some other sufterera to make a trial of your in
-tuotbmg »ouI 1 remain for you but to stand np im- valuable medicine, which I can truly sav. bis literally
5JIEW YORK
AND
SAVA If If A II
LINE OF OCEAN STEAMERS.
* Total number of volunteers from the Sooth:
Regiments 33
Battalions 14
* Companies 190
Total number of volunteers from the South 43,*40
Total aojsker of volunteers from the North :
Regiments 99
Battalions 2
Companies IS
Total number of vn’ introri from the North 23,084
Being nearly two on the part of the South to one
<m the part of the North. But taking into consider*-
that the population of tho North is two-thirds
■ titan the Booth, the latter has famished more
.-rys three times hor die proportion of volunteer*.
" tinea reported to tbe Douse,
Under such a state of thincs the probability ia.thst
emancipation would soon follow, without any'final set
to abolish slavery. Tbe depresa-ng effects of such
measures on the white rsee at the South, and the hope
they would create in the black of p speedy emanci
pation, would produce a state of feeling inconsistent
with the much longer eoiuiiiuancebf the existing re
lations between tbe two But be (hat as it niny. it is
certain, if emnneipution did not follow, ns a matter of
course, the final acts in the Statesjwould not be long
delayed. The want of constitutional power would
oppose a feeble resistance. The great body of the
North is united against our peculiar institution. Mtiuy
believe it to be sinful, and the residue, with inconsid
erable exceptions, believe it to b* wrong. Socb be
ing the casc.it would indicate a very superficial know
ledge of human nature, to .think.that, after aiming at
abolition, systematically, for so oiaoy year*, and pur
suing it with such unscrupulous disregard of law and
Constitution, that the fanatics wlm Lave led the way,
and forced the great Iiody of the North to follow them,
would, when the finishing stroke only remained to be
given, voluntarily suspend it. or permit any .constitu
tions rscruples or eonairi orations of justice to arrest it.
To these may be added an aggression, though got yet
commenced, long meditated and threatened; to pro
hibit what tbe abolitionism call the internal slave
trade, menuing thereby the transfer of slaves from one
Slate to another, from whatever motive done, or how-
ever effected. Thqir object would seem to be to ren
der them worthless, by crowding them together where
they are, and thus hasten the work of emancipation.
There is reason for believing that it will soon follow
those now in progress, unless, indeed, sonic decisive
step should he taken in tbe meantime to arrest jtlie
wlQle.
The rjarstipn thru is, will the measures of aggres
sion proposed in the House, he adopted ?
They may not, and probably will not, be this session.
But when we take into consideration, that there is a
majority now in favor of them, and' a strong minority
in favor nr the other, and as far as the stuao of the
House has been taken; that there will be in all proba
bility a considerable increase, iu the next Congress
of tho vote in favor of them, and that it will be largely
increased in the next Succeeding Congress, under the
census to he taken next year, it amounts nlno.-t to a
certainty, that they will he adopted, arnicas some de
cisive measure is taken in advance to prevent it.
But, if even theatf conclusions should prove errone
ous—if fanaticism aud the love oi po\ve- should, con
trnrv to their nature, for once respect constitatiunal
barriers; or iftha cttlcuiarions of policy should retard
the adoption of these measures, or even defeat them
altogether, there would be still left one certain wav to
accomplish their object, if the determination avowed
by the North to monopolise ail the Territories, to the
exclusion of the tfoulh, should be carried into effect.—
That of itself would, at no distant day, add to tho
North a suffeiont number of State* to give her lliret -
fourtlis of the whole; when, .under the color of an a-
meudment ol the Constitution, she would emancipate
our sieve*, however opposed it might be to its true in
tent.
Thus.ander every aspect, the result is certain, if ag
gression bo not promptly am! docidedly mot. How it
is to be met. it is lor you totlecide.
Buell -then being the case, it would he to insult you
to suppose you could hesitate. - To destroy tho exist
ing relation between the free no j servile races at the
Boutb would lead loconscquenres unparalleled in his
tory. They cannot be separated, and cannot live to
gether in peace, orliarmouy, or to tkeirmutual advan
tage, except iu their present .relation. Under any
other, wretchedness, and misery.tind desolation,'woul'l
overspread the whole r-outli. Thd example of the
British West Indies, a* blighting as emancipation hai
But ns proved to them, furnishes a very faint picture of the
calamities it would !>ring ou the Bbutli. The circum
stances undt-r which it would take place wjtbus.would
he entirely differgrt from those wbicli took place with
them, and calculated to lead tofarmore disastrous re
sults. There the Government of tho .parent country
emancipated glaves-an her colonial 'possessions—a
Government rich and powerful, and actuated by views
of policy, (mistaken as they turned out, to be.l rather
than fanaticism. It was, besides, disposed to act
justly .towards the owners, even in the aci of emanci
pating their slaves, ami to protect and foster them af
terwards. It accordingly appropriated nearly 8100.-
000.000 as a compensation to them for their losses un-
der-the act of which sum, althoueh it turned out to be
far abort of the amount, was thought at the time to be
liberal. Since the emancipation, it Ims kept up a suf
ficient military and naval force to keep the blacks in
swe, nnd a number of magistrates and constables, and
Other civil otficers-tokeep order in the towns and plan
tations, and euforce respect to their former owners. To
* considerable extent, theae have served as a substi
tute forthe police formerly kept o.i the plantations by
the owners and their overseers, and to preserve the
the social and political superiority of the white race.
But, notwithstanding allxhis, the British Weat India
possessions are rtiinea, impoverished, miserntee,
wretched, and destined pvobtbly to be abandoned to
the black rare. Very different would be the circum
stances under which emancipation wonld take plage
with us. If.it ever should be effected, it will be thro'
the agency of the Federal Government, controlled by
the dominant power of the Northern States of tho Con
federacy, againtt tbe resistance and straggle of the
Southern.
It cant hen only bo effected by the prostratiou of the
white race; and that wonld necessarily engender the
bitterest feelings of hostility between them and the
North. But tbe reverse wonld be the case between
the blacks of the South and tho people of the North —
Owing their emancipation^ to them, they would re
gurd them as friands, guardians, and patrons, and cen
tre, accordingly, all their sympathy in them. Tbe
people of the North would not fail to reciprocate and
to favor them, instead of the .whites. Under tho in
fluence of such feelings, and impelled by fanaticism
and love ofpower, they would not stop at emancipa
tion. Anotherstop would he taken—to raiqe them to
a political and social equality with their former, own
era, by giving them tho right of voting and bolding
public offices under the Federal Government. We
■eefl>® first step toward it in the bill already alluded
to—to vest the free black and slaves with the right to
vote on the question of emancipation in this District —
But when once raised loan equality, they would be
come. the fast political associates of tbe-North, acting
and voting with them on all question*, and by this
political union between them bolding the white race
at the South in complete subjection. The hjackt; aud
the profligate wbi'es that might. unite with them,
would become the principal recipients of federal of
fice* and patronage, and would, in consequence, be
raised above th* whites of the Sooth in tho political
and social acale. We would, in a word, change con
dition* with them—a degradation greater than baa
ever yet fallen to the lot of a free and enlightened
people, aud one from which wo could out escape,
should emancipation take place, (which it certainly
will if not prevented,) but-by fleeino the homes of
,onrtclves and ancestors,-tnd by abandoning our coun
try to onr formqf slaves to.become tbe .permanent
abode.of-disorder, .anarchy, poverty, misery, and
wretchedness.
-With such a prospect before os. tho gravest and
most solemn question that ever claimed the.alien tion
of a people ia presented for jonrconiiderat ion : tW hat
is. to be done to prevent it ? It it a question belong,
ing to yan to decide. All wc propose is, to give you
onropinion.
•We. then, are of the opinion that the first snd indis
pensable step without which nothing can be done,
and with which every thing may be, is to be united
among yoorsalvgs, on this great and most vital quea-
tioiT. The want ot union and concert in reference to
it hat brought the Booth, the Union, and our system
of Governm.-mt, to their present perilous condition.—
Instead of placing it above.all others, we have made it
subordinate, not only to mere question* of policy, but
to the preservation of party ties and ensuring of party
■UR*']. A# high as we bold a due respect for these,
we hold them subordinate to that and other questions
involving yoor safety and happiness. Until they are
so held by the South, the North will not be.ieve that
yoa are tn earnest in opposition to their encroach
ments. and they will continue to follow, one after
another, until the work of abolition is finished. To
convince thrmtfcttyou are,you must prove by yrar
moyably in defence of rights, involving yoor all—yonr
property, prosperity, equality, liberty, and aafcty.
As the assailed, you would sJah-I justified by
Jaws,human and divine, in repelling a blow so dan-
garoat, without looking to consequences, and to resort
to all means necessary for that purpose. Your as
sailants, and not you, would be responsible for conse
quences.
Entertaining these opinions, we earnestly entreat
you to bennited, and for that propose adopt all neces
sary measure*. Beyond this, we think it would not be
proper to go at present.-
We hope, if yoq should unite with anything like
unanimity, it may pf itself apply a remedy to this
deep seated and dangerous disease: but if such
should not be the cue, tbe time will fben have come
foi yoa to decide yrhat course to adopt.
(Sigped)
J. M. MASON.
R. SI. T. HUNTER,
I . A. ATKINSON.
THO. H. BAYLY, •
H. BEDINGEK.
K. L. T. BEALE.
T. S. BOCOCK,
R. K. MEADE.
R. A. THOMPSON,
W. G. BROWN,
of Virginia.
J. R- J. DANIEL,
A. W. VENABLE,
of North Carolina.
A. P, BUTLER.
J. C. CALHOUN.
A. BURT,
I. E: HOLMES,
R. B. RHETT.
R. F. SIMPSON,
D. WALLACE,
T. A. WOODWARD.
' of South Carolina.
H. V. JOHNSON,
of Georgia.
. II. T. TURNEY.
F. P. STANTON.
of Tenutttec.
W. R. KING,
B FITZPATRICK,
JOHN GAYLE,
, 8. W. HARRIS,
S'. W. INGE.
T. W. BOWDON. ,
of Alabama.
JEF. DAVIS.
H- S. FOOTE.
A. G. BROWN.
W. S. FEATHERSTON,
P. W. TOMPKINS,'
J. THOMPSON.
r Murittippi.
S. V. DOWNS
EMILE DESERE.
• JOHN H. HARMANSON,
t: E. MORSE.
of Louisiana.
D R. ATCHISON,
of Missouri.
S. BOORLAND.
• W. K. SEBASTIAN,
R. W. JOHNSON.
of Arkansas.
D L. YULEE.
cf Florida.
TIMOTHY PILLSBURY,
1 of Texas.
I.vxuacKATiox Ball.—Tho Washington Whig
states, that tbe most extensive preparations are on
foot to make the Taylor Inauguration Ball worthy
of the occasion- A pavilion, one hundred and six
ty feet long, fifty feet brand and twenty feetbigb,
to tbe square, is to bo erected forthwith, for the
tluticiug room, on tbe open space west of the City
Hall. Toe floor, -which is to be of tbe best North
Carolina pine, will be aa smooth as glass, and tbe
ceiling and walls will be lined with white cotton
cloth. Tire whole area will he without a column
to obstruct the movements of the company. The
gable of the pavilion writ bo opposite the large
west door of tbe .City Hall, through which the
company will passiu entering the Ball Room- The
public office* of the city authorities, on the second
floor of tfie weft wing of the City Hall, are to he
converted into dressing room*, for the occasion,
apd the spacious Council Chamber on the same
fl air will be osed ns tbe supper saloon. Tbe whole
premises will b® brilliantly lighted with camphiue
and thoroughly warmed with spacious stoves. The
entrance to the dressing room* will be through the
large south door of the west iving of tbe City Hall,
thence along Ihe corridor of the first floor to the
main stairway that leads to the second story. The
price ut tickets has been fixed at ten dollurs. aud
if there he any surplus, after paying expenses, it
is to he divided between the two Orphan Asylums
of the city.
l'nblic nmlo( ia regard 10 the Abolition
Rorrmrau in Congress.
At a public meeting held at the Court House
to-day, in reference to Aliolitiun and the Slavery
question, on motion. Col. A. 11. Chappell was
celled to tho Chair, and L. N. Whittle and James
M. Green, were appointed Secretaries.
The meeting being organized, its objects were
explained by the chairman, and after some dis
cussion between the Chairman, Messrs. S. It.
Uiuke, L. N. Whittle, J. J. Jones, and R. Collins,
.tiro following resolutions were proposed ami Adopt
ed :
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn nntil 10
o’clock next Saturday, when the citizens of Bibb
county, generally are requested to assemble at
,tbe Court House, to take what action may be ne
cessary respecting the recent alarming progress of
abolition in Congri**.
Resulted—That tire chairman appoint « cornmit-
tbe of ten, for the purpose of preparing a suitable
report asui resolutions, to be submitted to said
meeting and Jo suggest any other bnsiuess that
inoy be ndrisqble.
Ou motion, a resolution v-'os adopted, that Col.
.-Chappel he added to that committee and act os
its chairman.
Und®r this resolution, the following gentlemen
were appointed the committee-:—Geo. If. Fish,
John J. Gresham. Samuel J. Ray, S. R. Blake,
R. A. L. Atkinson, S. T. Chapman, John J. Jones,
J.M. Greeu, Wm. H. Audcrsou, T.ho*. Hardeman,
Senior.
On motion, resolved, that the proceedings of
(his meeting be published in tbe city papers.
The meeliug then adjourned.
A. H. CHAPPELL, Chairman.
L- N. Whittlx, ) r .
J. M. Gusli!, jSecretanea.
Macuu February 3d 11119.
Houston Lioduc, 1Vo. 35.
BERRY. GA., January 19th, 1849.
At a Regular Meeting of the Lodge on this day, the
following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted:
Since our last regular meeting, one of our number
haa been removed from onr uiidst—our Great Master
hat seen fit in hisjgood pleaiure-to summons onr brother
James M. Kelly to quit the level of time for “ that un
discovered country, from whole .bonme no traveller re
turns." He breathed bis last on Wednesday the 17th
instant, in the 55th year of hi* age. alter an illness of a
week. During* considerable portion of his sickness,
he labored under alight deiiripm, and was apparently
unconscious of fait approaching dissolution. Thus, sud
denly, and almost yritknut previous warning, has he
been called to his great account. We who aprvivo
him. have by this event been solemnly.reminded ol the
troth, which as Master Masons, we have been -taught
before, and which we should ever remember, that ‘'man
dictb and waxteth away: yea,mao giveth up the
Ghost,and where ia be ? As tbe waters fall from the
sea, and tbe flood decay eth and dry eth up, so manlieth
down and riseth not up till tbe.beavens shall be no
more."
Our brother baa at last reached -the level of Death,
from which no hand of flesh has power to raise him.
It is unnecessary for as to writstbe history of his life
or to pronounce an’extended eulogy on bis character.—
That task will be more appropriately performed on
some other occasion. Suffice it-for us to say, that, as a
citizen, he has long maintained m prominent position
among his fellow men. having for several years occupi-
cd.a.eest in the Legislative Council* of the State with
hoDor to himself and satisfaction to his constituents.—
For the last three years of his life, be filled the office
of Reporter of tbe Supreme Court,. For die manner
in which hedischarged the arduous duties of that of-
fice, be received tbe approbatiou of tbe Profession in
general, of bis own State, and of several eminent
Judges of othprStates.
A* amen-berofthe Bar. he possessed fine legal at
tainments, which, with bis kind disposition, and ur
bane deportment, commanded die respect and won tbe
esteem of bis brethren, and for many yean secured him
a lucrative practice. Though of a geqde.and amiable
temper, he always studiously regarded -the rights of
hitelients, and pursued their interests with untiring
energy and perseverance, and never dispaired of suc
cess while xny honorable means could be used to se-
cureit. Inall the relations of lie, he was distinguish
ed for his kindness and integrity. He was » kind
neihgbbor, f, peuurom rod faitlifal fnenu, ro eflection-
ate husband, snd a humane master.
He was emphatically a self-made man. and his ca
reer ia a remarkable and encouraging example orwhat
patient, industry, and untiring perseverance can ac
complish- Butki* careerooeArtb has enJed, and bis
example lives only inthe memoty.of his relations and
Having interred his remains with-the solemn cere
monies peculiar to our older, nothing j* now left for us
to do forhim.bat to inscribe upon the Minutes of tho
Lodge this ssdmemorixlofbis death and of onr loss—
to testify our grief for the death pfour brother by wear
ing the usual badge, and to tender tohjs bereaved wid
ow our sympathy and ceodtience.
Resolved, therefore. That as an evidence of oar aor-
,„w for the loos of our brother James-M. Kelly, wo
wffi wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved. That the Secretary tramsiait a oopyot
these proceedincs to the widow of ouj departed bro
ther. and tender to her our sympathies for her sad be
reavement. . .
Tbe above is x true txtrvt from to* ratal to* OS
Hcuattn Ledge, No. 35. £. £ATT0N, C»c ry.
can truly say. baa literally
snatched me from tbe grave to which 1 was fast bast
eninc. Last July I was attacked by a sudden cold,
which resulted in a very severe cough, with violent
pains in the side and chest. From that time I began
to waste away, notwithstanding I was under the
treatment of slulfal physicians They prescribed for
me in vain. I became so much reduced that my friends
frankly told me that I must die, and that I was liable
to do so at any hour. At this crisis, I heard of Wit-
tar’s Baltan nf Wild Cherry, hy way of a neighbor,
whose life had been saved by it, and immediately sent
for a bottle. The effect produced was indeed wonder-
fat. My physician, one of the most respectable in Bos
ton, who had previously told me that a cure was hope
less, came in, and I informed him what I had taken,
and told him tbe good effects 1 bad experienced. He
examined tbe Balsam, and told me to continue the use
of it; since which time 1 have continued to improve
daily; and the same physician who had given me np
entirely,told me a tew days since, that I might yet
live many years. I feel that 1 am now recovered, and
gaining strength every day. mart rows.
We can cheerfully testily to the truth of tbe above
itatefoeut, Mrs. Rowe having been an inmate of onr
family lor some months pest. william dkkxxt.
martiia dk.nxet.
None genuine, unless signed I. Butts on the wrap
per. •
Price 91 per bottle, or sjx bottle for 85.
For sale wholesale and retail in Macon, by BRU
NO A VIRGINS, and GEORGE PAYNE, Drug
gists; and giao by dealers in Medicine generally in
Georgia.' 43
DR. SWAYWS CELEBRATED COM-
FOUND HYKUF OF WILD CHJiRRY.
Read the most remarkable euro of Consumption
ever placed opou record—
Dr. SWayne—Dear Sir: I feel it a debt of gratitude
due to you—and a duty to the afflicted generally, to
offer my humble testimony in favor of your Compound
Syrnpof Wild Cherry. Seme three years sibce, I
was violently attacked with cold and lnflamation of
the Langs, which was accompanied -with a very dis
tressing cough, pain in the breast and bead; a vqry
considerable discharge of offensive mucus from the
lungs, especially upon changes of weather, however
slight. At first! felt no alarm about my condition,
but was pretty soon convinced that I - was rapidly-
going into consumption. 1-grew daily weaker, and
at length was scarcely able to walkabout, or speak
above a whisper, such was the exceeding weakness
of my lungs. During this time I had triad* various
preparations and prescriptions, but found no relief-
growing all the time worse. Just here I was advi
sed and persuaded by a dear friend in Wilmington to
make trial ot your Syrup of Wild Cherry. 1 must
confess that previously I had been prejudiced against
pateut medicines, and I am still against those com
ug out of the bands of empirics, hut understanding
your claims to the profession and practice of medi
cine, and having implicit tsitb iu the saying of my
friends.I forthwith purchased of Dr. Shaw, one of your
ageats, a few bottles, and commenced its use. My
disease was at this time of 20 or 25 mouths, standing',
consequently was deeply seated. I found, however,
considerable relief from the use of the first four or five
bottles. Rut being a public speaker, I frequently at
tempted to preach with my increasing strength, and
thereby raptured .those vessels that had already be
gun to heal; in this way, doubtless, my care was
greatly retarded- In consequence of acting thus im
prudently, I bad to use 12 or 15 bottles before 1 was
The splendid new steamer CHEROKEE, Captain
Thomas Lyos, (late of the Wm. Seabrook,) leaves
SAVANNAH for NEW YORK, on WMWlrtAT.tb*
14thFebruary, 28th Febraaty, 14tli March, andon ev
ery alternate Wednesday thereafter. This ship is
1.250tons burthen, built expressly (or this trade.in the
^nost substantial manner, and with every regard to
safety, comfort and speed.
The second steamer for the line, the TENNESSEE
is launched and will he ready early in tbe Spring, «q
that one will leave New York, and Savannah every
Wednisdat. The facilities and advantages offered
by this line to the travelling pahHc of Georgia, Tennes
see, Alabama, and Florida, it ia hoped will be tried
anddnly appreciated.
Br* Persons 'intending to take passage in this
Ene, are assured that the Central Rail-Road Compa
ny will, whenever oecessaiy, ran a special train to
suit the arrival and departure of the steamers.
For Freight or Passage, aply to
PADELFORD Jc FAY. Savannah, or
SAM'L L. MITCHELL, 494 Front st. N.York.
feb €
5. €Siickor«ntf’s & jYunn’s&Clark’s
ipa^siT)
FOR SALE PY
BRCAO & VIRGINS.
fTTsf
Dru?s, Medicines, &c.
Tbe subscriber will keep constant v on hand a
jrond assortment of DRUGS. ME'DICINES.
TIHEMIC A I.S, DYE STUFFS, GLASSWARE
PAINTS. VARNISHES. WHITE LEAD, OILS,
SPIRITS TURPENTINE, PUTTY, *c. Ac.
Gardrn Meed a, a splendid assortment of averysu-
perior quality.
Train Oil per barrel, sold very low-.
Tbe above toeether with a great variety of articles
usually keptinDRUGSTOR.ES will be sold low for
cash only. WM. G. LITTLE-
Macon, February 1st, 1849.
N. B.—-Those indebted to the late firm of W. G. A
S. Little, are requested to make payment, as all ac
counts were made on short time and most be immedi-
ately attended to. W. G. L.
feb 6
icrfectlv restored. I have no question, a much sm&l
or number of bottles woaldbave made the sapud. bat for
tbe above indiscretion. The syrup alltiyed the fever
ish habit, did away tbe distressing cough, pat a stop
totbe discharge of matterfrom the lungs, and gave
them and the eutire system good health. I have de
ferred offering this certificate till now, for tbe purpose
of Being perfectly satisfied with the permanency of
the cure, and now thatl feel perfectly well. I offer it
with pleasure. ‘ Rev.J. P. Jordan.
Duplin county, N. C.
The (original and ouly) genuine article is only pre
pared by Dr. tiwayoe, N. W. comer of Ecightit and
Race-streets. Philadelphia.
Dr. Swayne’s Compound 3yrnp of Wild Cherry is
put up iu square bottles, enveloped with a handsome
steel engraving, bearing the signature of Dr. H.
SWAYXE, and is sold by agents in all the principal
towns throughout the United States.
Price 81 per bottle—Six bottles for 95.
For sale wholesale and retail by the Agents. J. H. A
W. 3. ELLIS.and J.C. GILBERT A CO- Mawfc.
Ga. ‘-'8
For S$lc—A Great Bargain.
The subscriber being desirous Of retir <
iii ine from business offers his well known J;
!H|_HotoI. near the Macon A Western Rail Road
Depot, in the city of Macon, for sale; aim the Furni-
niture belonging to the establishment. 'The Hotel and
Furniture are entirely new.
The undersigned, will also sell eithev the whole or
part of several adjoining lots, with good improvements
thereon. Pofsous wishing to pnrchbase will do well
to call and examine the property itnme iiatcly, which
will be sold on goo<j terms.
The undersigned also offers for sale, four island lots,
lying in theiOtli district of Harris county, bounded all
round by the Chattahooohee river. vii : Lot. No. 19,
7 j acres-. Lot No. 5. 5J acres; Lot No. 9. 7 acres; Lot
No. 10, 8 acres. Also, two lots in Cobb county, vix:
Lot No. 562. lstjsection and 3d district; Lot No. 194,
18th section and 2d district. Also, four lota in For-
syth county, vix: Lot No. 35S, 1st,district and 1st
section: Lot No. 745, 1st district, J4th section; Lot
No- 821, 1st district and 14th secrion; Lot No. 896,‘1st
district and 14th section. Also, J,ot No. 251, in the
13th district Marion county. Alto. Lot No. 101, in
the 21st district of Pulaski county Also, one vacant
lot ou the Perry road near Richard Bassett, c ntain-
ing 53 feet fronting on said road ami boo feet bpek, it
being part of lot No. 64. jn Bibb county. Also, one
lot iu Carroll county, No. I4g,' in the 10th district.
One House and Lot in Thomaatin, Uppon county, it
being' south half or lot No. -'1, in east front square of
said town, corner of Lot No. 3,' fronting the Conrt
House square. Also, some valuable negroes for sale.
ROBERT BEASLEY, Sr.
Mncon. Feb. 6. 1849. 25 4t'
Federal Union. Mtlledgftvilie, Savannah Geor
gian, and Columbus Times,'.wilt please copy 4 times,
and scud their accounts to the subscriber. R. B. Sr.
Wild Cherry and SarsaparillaPills.
Dr. LE ROY. a Licentiate of the Royal College of
Physicians in London, having used in Ins private prac
tice, for a number of years, the Wild Cherry aud Sar
saparilla', at length made an extract of them, which,
with other vegetables, he has combined iu one of the
best Pills ever made known to the European commit-
r.itv, and which met the attention of tile American
people. They are the icost efficacious purgqttve and
tonic yet discovered.
THE WILD .CHERRY
fe an excellent tonic, possessing astringent and aro
matic properties, which make it valuable in Dyspeppia.
Jaundice, Weakness of the Stomach anil Chest.
THE S4RSJ FARILL4
is demulcent, dieoretic and soothing, and is given in
Rheumatism, Scrofula, diseases of the Skin, and to
eradicate the bad efleots of Mercury. Jn the opera
tions of all other purgative Medicines debilitation and
purification go Land in hand; they remove the good as
well as the h»d. thus weakening the system which
they were only required to cleanse, and making the
cure, generally, almost as bad, arid frequently much
worse, than the disease. Dr. Le Roy's Pills, on the
contrary, strengthen and tone the system which they
purge and purify. And this is their peculiar attribute
and'the principal cause of their unrivalled popularity.
P. S. Tbe virtues of the Sarsaparilla and Wild Cher
ry are too well known to medical men and tne com-
mnnity to require further detail.
Price 25 cents per L jx.
For sale hy J. H. A W. S. ELLIS, and GEORGE
PAYNE, Macon, Ga,
feb 29 27—ly
The -iEolian minstrels
W ILL give a Vocal nnd Instrumental CONCERT
at the FLOYD' HOUSE, Macon, on Monday
and Tuesday Evenings, February 12A 13. on which oc-
casifei they will give a varied collection of pieces orig
inal and selected, which Jhey are happy to say have
been most flatteringly approved of by the "Lovers of
Music ’iu most ofthe cities and towns in the United
States aud Canadas.
Doors open at o'clock. Performance tocommence
at 7 o'clock precisely.
Tickets, fifty cents—a gentleman with two ladies
one dollar.
Should the Aoliansbc detained by inclement wea
ther or any ouforaeen circumstance, due notice will
be given of their arrival, by the distribution of their
small Conceit Bills.
Tite roots an Minstrels.—We had the pleasure of
witnessingjlie performance of this popular band of
Minstrels, on-Tuesday evening, and feel a pleasure in
acknowledging tliat we were richly repaid for the
time, Ac. consumed, while we remained to witness
the display of the Vocal powers of this celebrated
minstrel family.
Hie -weather was very unfavorable for -a full atten
danqc, hot evidence was given, tbat.there are not a
few in this community who arc ready to appreciate,
by demonstration in the way of i 'me's at the door, that
they shall be rewarded for their visit to’Columbia.
The proceeds of tbe performance this evening, we
are informed, will be devoted tn the Palmetto Lodge
School.—Columbia SouthcmChronicie. -
fab 6
Lanier A Anderson,
A TTGRNEYS AT LAW, Macon. Ga.- Will reg
xxl ularly attend the-Courts of Bibb, Monroe, Pike,
Ctawford, Hopston, .Tones and Twiggs counties. One
or both will always be found in.their office, most door
■b low the Floyd Hontc
Wm. Henry Andrrsck, Robert S.Lanier.
S ate) of-Virginia.
[aeon, January 1st, ie49. febj' 25
DEPARTURE OF THE ATLANTIC STEAMERS
From Europe. New York. Boston.
Niagara, (Br.)....Jau. 27 Feb. 21
Europa, (Br.)....Feb. 10 .Mar. 7...... ......
America, (Br.).'...Feb.24.. Mar.21
Canada. (Br.)....Mar.l0 April!
Niagara, (Br.)....Mnr.£4. Aprill8
Eqrppa, (Br.)....April 7 May2
Cambria, (Br.)....April 14 ..May 9
ALRANAC
TOP THE WEEK COMMENCING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
Ctb, 1649.
, Week.
Tuesday,....
Wednesday,
Tliursilay,...
Month.
6...
.... 1...
.... 8...
Sun Rises.
....6,41
....6,40
....6.38
Sun SeU.
... 5.19
... 5.20
... 5.21
Friday
.... 9...
....6,38
... 5.22
Saturday,...
....10...
—.6,37.......
... 5,23
Sunday,....
— .11...
— .6,36
... 5.24
Monday, ....
— .12...
— Ai,35
... 5.25
Tuesday....
....13...
....6,24..
... 5,26
Full Moon.......
—.Feb.
7.— 5h. 39m
morning.
Last Quarter, ,14....10h. 26m. afternoon.
New Moon 22.... 7h.53m. afternoon.
First Quarter........March 1.... 61i. 27m.afternoon.
Marshal's OIHcc—Cily HaH,
Macon. January 17. 1848.
P ERSONS having business with the Marshal's .or
intelligence to communicate bo them, can by call
ing or leaving their messages at the Marshal's Room
adjoining the Clerk’s Office, City Hall, have prompt
attention. ly feb 6
Santlicrn ITItituai lusurancr: Co.
THY HIS Company ia tiovf in very successful opera
J. tion, having issued in eleven months on 62, 00,-
000. and received 360,-148 in premiams. cresting a
business capital of that amount, and sustained but a-
bout 82,500 losses, which were paid in ten hours after
notice end proof. The business is done npon the mu
tual principle, by which half, atfH in some cases, nine-
tenths of the expense ofiniurance is saved to the in
surer. All kinds of risk.FIRE. MARINE, INLAND
LIFE OF SERVANTS, promptly attended to.—
Communications should be addressed to the Secretary.
A. HULL, President.
J. U-Parsons, Secretary, Griffin.
R. 3. LANIER, Agent Macon,
feb 6 23.—ly
T O THE PUBLIC— It iawith reluctacpe that we
feelouraelvexcalled upon t'p expr-sc’ some of the
“humbuggety” which has for some time past been
attempted upon the public credulity, by it rival dealer
in the sale, of Piano Fortes in this city. Hehashow-
ever provoked the exposure by hit clap-trap devices
to gain business at the expense ofhis competitors, and
is therefore entitled to that notice which yre propose
to bestow upon him.-
In tho matter at issue concerning Mr. Herz*s choice
.of a Piano,'we are not all surprised that Mr. Forsyth
does not exactly recollect the circumstances as they
occurred in our store, inasmuph as it was of little or
no importance to him at all- He will therefore excuse
ns for depending ratherupon our certain recollections
of an incident which ^ta* important enough to us to
make an impression npon onr mind, than npon his m
perfect recollection of the same, even had we no rea
son to snspcct a bias ofmindon his part in favor ofthe
man whoishis teachcrminatrumeutalmusic. Wbetli
er the Piano used by Jfr. Herx whi|e here was a six
orseven-oetavp, is net very material. It wasoneebo-
»en by him n/ferbe had failed to get one of Chicker-
ings's seven octave inst'uments from ns, trod which lie
was most anxious to get throngh our means, we having
sold the last of that kind a few day* before tbagentle-
manofthiscitv. for farther proof that Mr. H- was
not satisfied with the instrument qf which Mi. Reps,
makes such boast. Mr.Sivori(Here?partner')thei.evt
morning aft.-r tfceir Concert, spoke pf its performance
in a very different light fromtliat represented in the
advertisement of Mr. Rgp*. We can also prove hy
our clerk then with us, that Mr. Here did not sit doirn
and try ovrinstruments,but (-laved with ong handon
a German Piano which Stood tn the front part pfour
store aud which we after some time opened for the
gentleman! From the company with whom become
into the store, we knew that a’preference would be
given to an instrument from Mr. Rep's establishment
if one could there be obtained near coital to any we
then had on huud. and therefore we advised Mr. H. to
go to Mr Reps, which he accordingly did. But it ia
idle for Mr. Forsyth or Mr.-Hep* to say that Mr Here
did notfrst seek one of Chiekerings seven octave Pi-
anos, before putting up with the six-octave he after
ward* used. If onr competitor^* willing wituesa “un
derstood” Mr. Here to “prefer” tl\e one used, before
all others, why solicit from tia the use of Chickerinp’s
soven-octavesflht all—and why request us to get for
him the use ofthe One we haa just soldi The public
can answer these questions to their own satisfaction.
Having thus dispbsed of this small matter, we nre-
ceed to notice a few ofthe "tricks" of wbfch our como-
petitor has been guilty since he commenced his pres
ent business in this city.
A gentleman liked a Foreign Piaho which was in
our store, and mentioned the fact to Mr. Reps. The
lattertold him that we had sold one exactly tike that
to Mr. Forsyth, who had used it only a year or two,
and was then willing to sell it for half price ! Now,
Mr. Reps never saw the Piano which was th oar store,
ami lie has shown his ignorance by saying that a Piano
with the English (most durable) action, such a* that
was, was exactly hlte the one of the Vienna, (a vpry
light atfd pleasant) action. He might as well have
said'that light and darkness were exactly alike! Thfs
was trick No 1 intended to injure us, althongh it is
well known that we have always, for obvious reasons,
refused to warrant foreign Pianos which were sent to
ns by a friend without our order.
Trick No. 2.—consisted in advertising a "Caution"
to the public to look out, lest they should be cheated
inthu^mrehase of-Gilbert's Pianos unless they were
sure the name of T. Gilbert Jf- Co. was on tbe instru
ment. VVe were selling the instruments of Lemuel
Gilbert *t the time.-which was a differrent concern
fr.<m that of his brother, T. Gilbert ! The object of
this trick was to create tire impression that we were
selling cimnlcrfeii iiistrements and of inferior quality
to those sold by Mr. Repo, although tho instruments of
L. T. Gilbert were both-ranked in the 3d class by
a committee oftnechnnics who were appointed to ex
amine Pianos, at the Third Exhibition of the Massa
chusetts Charitable Mechanic Association, in 1841—
are Report ofthe Association for that year, page 66,
where it will also be seen that CLickering's Pianos
w.ere ranked in the first class, and won the gold medal.
Such are some of thg devices which have been prac
ticed to injure our business,-But which have so far
failed as our trade is on the increase arid we edajand do
sell the beat Pianos at less profit than any other eptab-
ishment. Mr. .Reps himself has recently' boosted
that he made more profit from the sale of one Piano
than we had from the sale of three on the same day—
and ho probably made a' correct statement this time
if he never did before -!
In criic'.usion, we do not deem it necessary lo say
one word in recommendation ofNnnn’s de Clark’s aud
Chickering’s PienoFortos which we keep on band for
sale. Neither do we mean tosay anything against the
instruments sold by Mr. Reps. All we want is a fair
and honorable competition. Let our neighbor do rjl
that he ran to extend his business, by lair means, and
we shall not complain. We have no desire to injure
him, or we might have dore it by accepting on agency
profferred to us to sell the Pianos kept by him. Neither
do wc envy his sacces.', for we bare sold three Pianos
to his one and more since he copimcnced than before,
because; a greater trade is brought to a place where
there is competition than where one house is supposed
to hold an exclusive monopoly of an article. But we
are determined nblongerer to submit, in patience, to
tbe the many s/ymovemeuts -which be and his friends
may aatonjobt to'aggrandizehimself at the expense
of truth justice and candor. BRUNO & VIRGINS.
P. S. We have a tew words tn say • to another indi-
AUCTION SALES.
15y Gavail & .llp^urtv,
AT PRIVATE SALE.
10,000 (biJF{our,an extra fine article, from the cele
brated Lithouia Mills of Col. John Swift, put up ex
pressly for family use, in sacks of lpp lbs each.
jan30 2t ' ' "
Sly Gavara & illsigtm;-.
AT PRIVATE SALE.
Pickled Oysters, warranted equal to any cycj- sold
in this market, foreale by the keg at.50 cents ajgailun.
jan 30 2t
South Western I£ai! Koad Co.
Thu Annual election fo- President and Directors of
ibis company, iu conformity with tbe charter, will bo
held at tne office of the company, in the city ol Macon,
on Thursday the 3th day of February next. " ~
HENRY t. JEWETT, 6oc. i T„-en*.
Macon, 6th January 16«. , jan 9 ' Si—51
vidaalwbohas so opportunely and quite accidentally
of coarse, come to the aid of lifr.lteps. Dr. O. P. Laird
EXECUTOR’S SALE.
W ILL be sold at the Conrt House door, in -the
town of Marion, Twiggs county, on -the first
Tuesday in March next, within the usual honrsofsale:
Thirty-likely Negroes, consisting of -boys, girls, men,
wotpen and cltiltlrcp. Sold «a the property of James
G Faulk, late of said county deceased. Terms—
credit till the first of January next,
feb.6 WM. FAULK. Ex'or.
MAKBIBD.
On the 16th nit. by the Hon. Joseph Day, J. I. C.
Mr. Thomas J. Stewart, to Miss Margaret B.
daughter of Sterling W. Smith, Sen., ail of Jones coun
tv, Ga.
COMMERCIAL.
MACON MARKET—WEEKLY REPORT,
ending February 6. 1849.
-Cotton.—Tbe Market throughout the Track re
jnained fipa with a brisk demand. \Ve quote to-day
Extremes 5} ® 6]—principal sales 6.
Corn.—Our market for Corn and Fodder is -steady
at former rates. For the former, Jay pO eti per bushel
and for the latter 62 »,75 eta V cyrt
Meal, 40 9 45.
Pkas, SO 9 60.
Flour—Tbe mark®! i* rather quiet, sales being
confined entirely to domestic nse. Canal, none.
.Country, (Georgia) 87 50 bbL, V cwt 3J 0 4.
Bacon—The stock in light at present. For flog
round fi. Hams, Georgia cured 9 0 10.
Lard, 8 » 9.
Butter—Georgia EO 9 25. Northern 25 3 30.
Hides, 6 3 7.
Tallow, 8 3 0.
Beeswax, 16 3 18.
Bagging and Rorx—The demand for both .these
articles continues good, stock light. Kentucky 19
Gnnny, 20 3 21. Rope—Kentucky, 10J 3 11. Ma
nil)* 121.
Domestic Liquors.—Rum, N. E. 37 0 40. IPAi*
key 33 0 35. Clin 40. Brandy. Apple, none; Peach
Si * 75.
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.
W ILL be sold before the corft-house door in the
town of Vienna, -Dooly cpnnty, one negro man
by tile name of Trusty, sold as the property of Ja
cob McNair. Said negro sold Jar the benefit.of the
heirs and distribution.
fob 6 GEO. M. DUNCAN. Adm’r.
MEORGIA,—Ribb County—Whereas. James
T W. Armstrong applies to me for letters.of Admin
istration, de bonis non, with tbe will annexed.,on tbe
estate of Elbert Calhopu.late of said epunty disceased.
There are therefore to cite and adtnpnish all and sin
gular, the kindred and creditors ol said deceased, to be
and appear at my office within the time prescribed by
law, to shew egnsc if apy they base, why said-Lctters
.should not be granted.
Given under my-hand this 3Igt day of Januaiy, 1849.
feh 6 MARK D CLARK, c-.c.o.
Notice.
A LL persons are hereby notified not to trade for a
Note, giveu by myself.tp Sinclear Streettuan, for
twenty four doHiirs, made secopd day of-December,
1948. and due first day of March. 1649, as tlie consid
oration for which said note was given, ha* totally fail
ed. and I don't intend to pavthe same unless compel
led by law. ' ' STEPHEN W. WRIGHT,
feb 8 25—It
Third ami Last Call.
CUSTOMERS iVILL PLEASE TAKE NO
TICE'.
rjXHAT the.subscriber will close -his busing*;* in
JL this city at the_ expiration of thirty day*. All
who are in pursuit of Dry Gopife, at extreme low pri
ces are .solicited to call. I have many very deairesble
goods on hand, which must be disposed of. Those
wishing to bay. tp sell again, will find it to their in
terest to examine my stock before supplying .them
selves. G. -W. WOODRUFF,
feb 6 (Joum k Mes. copy.)
Potatoes.
rQ Barrels Potatoes. Justreceiyed snd forsxle by
feb 6
C. A. ELLS & SON.
ANTED TO HIRE—A servant Girlaccustoto
house work
Georgia Telegraph.
Apply at the office of the
feb 6
COUNCIL CHAMBER FEBRUARY 2. 1849,
regular meeting.
Present—The Mayor.
Aldermen, Ross, Babcock, Shtuholster, Ayres, Dib
ble. Sparks, Collins and Cahart.
The minutes of the last meetings were read, and
confirmed.
The Bridge Keeper reported tolls far the week end-
ngthis day 9214 17.
Shinbolser k Whitehurst's bond, as Street .Con
tractors , and A. U. Freeman's bond, as Clerk and
Treasurer, were presented and approved.
On motion.
Resolved. That M. D. Barnes, proposition to wind
and regulate the City Clock, for one year, from the
21st of January' 1849. for the sum ot $90. be accepted.
M. N. Burch. Wra. Gunn and H. T. Powell were
elected City Assessors fe r the present year.
On motion of Aid. Collins 4
Resolved, That his Honor, the Mayor, be, and he is
hereby authorised to employ such Counsel os' he may
think proper, in all cases where the City is a patty.
Council tlicu adjourned, to meet on Friday next |
at 7 o'clock ?. M. i
Attest, A/R rUXEMAN/c. c. j
j^QQ Whole, half and quarter boxes Raisons.^For
solo by
C A. ELLS * SON.
2()(j Gallons pure Sperm Oil, as clear as crystal,
feb 8
and wont smoke.
For sole bv
C. A. ELLS A SON.
IffacKerci.
" f) Whole, half and quarter barrels No-lMackerel
tJy“ ofthe largest and finest kind Just received,
and for sale by C. A. ELLS A SON.
feb 6
having one "'Grand Piano" of Mr. Here’s maiiufsctnre
for sale, seems tothiuk that our recommendation of
Cbickering s end Nona's A Clark's Pianos, and our
statement that Mr. H. on one occasion used Chicker-
ing'x instead of bis own, in Boston, were calculated to
injure the sale ofhis property, and bas therefore kindly
intbrmed the public that Mr. Here only did so out of
comp! snent to Mr, Chicketing!—Very -well t he was
probally sincere in the compmnent, and if so, U shows
that Mr. Here way manly enough to acknowledge
merit even though found in a compe itor. So far, then
we werecorrect iuqnrstatement on this point. As to
any attempt to prevent tbe sale of the Doctor's piano,
we plead not guilty. The article is not as saleable as
others l etter known. E ven the name of the / "Pianif-t
ofhis M%|e;ty,' tie exiled King of the French, around
whom certain gentlemen “who know” all about music,
danced attendance so gracefully when Mr. H. was in
our city—as manuf actnrer ot Pianos, has so far failed
to elicit a single order throngh ns in fourteen years.—
Why, then, should Dr. L, suppose that the -lady, to
whom he expected to sell his instrument, was influen
ced by us to send elsewhere for a piano ! Let him
ask that lady, and he will discover the fact that wo
knew nothing of her purchase or intention to purchase
in New York, of Nann’s A Clark, until we had receiv
ed notice that the instrument was shipped to onr care
snd wo were expected to put it up for the owner, when
it arrived. We are, however, nnwillingto admit that
Mr. Here, who is as a composer of mnsic residing in
New York, can make any better instruments at his
manufactory in -Paris, France, ,than caii -he famished
hy os of American construction. Th.e instrument of
Dr. L. is probably a good oue. It may bc."A Ho. 1,"
but it will not sell any the sooner because the owner
puffs it beyond measure. It will speak (orilseif. Doc
tor, if .its voice has not been impaired by old age. or
some other vital disease to which such tilings are sub
ject, especially if beaten unmercifully! -B. A V,
To show tbe puulfc wbat is' the character of
Chidtering’s Pianos at tbe North, we append an ex
tract from the Report'of the Committee of the Chari
table Mechanic Association nf Massachusetts. for the
year 1844. And what is there said of Chickering's
Pianos .may nlso.be said.ot Nunns A Clark’s of New
York. The latter stands No. 1 in that city, For sev
eral years N. A C. have not sent *Pian<« to the ex
hibitions, bnt always received the goid tnedale, when
they did send. See Report of above Association for
the year aforesaid, page 126, for the following:—
“There ia one manufacturer, however, (No. 755.)
whose instruments take precedence of all the others,
with sp unquestionable a pre eminence, that the com
mittce felt not the slighest hesitation in recommen
ding the award, to him, of a ■ Gold Medal. And this
hey did, on two grounds ; not only for the decided
superiority of his Square Pianos. Which, it is np exag
geration to say-, maybe fearlessly placed in competi
tion with the best that Europe can produce. Mr.
Chickering's Pianos, of both kinds, are of so delight
fill R toue, so delicate action, and so firm nnd endar
ing construction,that they need no medals to give
them celebrity; nnd it might seem superfious (o give
encouragement-to one who tigs already received the
highest commendations. Butthe conugittec wgro ap
pointed, not simply to give encouragement to one who
bgs already received tbe highest commendations. But
the committee were appointed, not simply to give eu-
coaragement to any persona but to deeid', according
to Ahctr ability, upon the relative rank-of tbe instru
ments presented ro them; and it wonld be nothing
short of glaring injustice to lay aside the -:!aims.'of the
instruments acknowledged to be tbe best. aecatiscDie
maker of them had always produced the best. 'So
much the more does he deserveithe higne rt reward for
his shill, enterprise and industry;.esueciiJIy when he
is seen to go on, diligently and stearaly, in 'he course
of improvement, and his competitors find, when they
arrive ht one point—where tie bas i one stood before
them—that he has reached nnotber, ana that without
BBI YO & YIltGIS'S
..I | '~isr.i'»'n | -ji Have now ou band a large assortment
Er^p^r-rt’Yjufsplendid 1PIAN4, POKT'KS, fiuw
3 J * i| I/the celebrated ummifactoriesofNLNNti
A CLARK, and J. CHICKERING. Also, Pianoes
with Coleman's much improved JEQLIAN
TACHMKNT, with tuneable Reeds. Our stock at
present consists of Eighty Rosewood and Mahogany,
cased PIANOj3. (Mact>h and Columbus Ga., Montgom
ery, Ala.,) and we are coutiunaily receiving now ad
ditions to our Sfock.
Lif* All of t)ie above Instruments will be sold,
VERY f.pNV for Cash or approved note’s, fiveiy
Piano sold hy us, wiil he WARREN^h- jp, for dnd
year—and can be returned should any defect be found
in the mstiyuncut.
Also, fine American and French PIANO COVEfUJ
and STOO LS,"fo correspond with the Piano. “ '
Scif B.' ft y. take this opportunity to correct a false
strtemeni which has been made, ro two ofthe Colum-
bu papers, viz ; "That Mr,' Hera, when he gave his
Concerts here, had used and preferred a Bacon if
Raven's Piauntoalloihcrsia this city, by which the
advertiser intend s to nmXe the public believe that
Bacon A Raven’s Piano* are superior to Nupn s A
Clark's and Ciiickeringa which yre kegp. r
IVe deem’it due to our customers, and the ppbliq
generally, that Mr. Hcerjifst called on us, (with Mr-
John Forsylh,) and wanted one ef Chickering's seven
Octave''Piarlos ; vyq had sold the last one of this kind
twqdqys before the arrival of Mr. H«ra. to ngeutlo-
man in Columbus. Mr. Hera wished us to see tho
gontlemnh aud get tile instrument for him. which » a
refused to .do, for reasons that we explained to hipi.^-
Kiiowiug tGnt Mr. Here's Concert music ia arranged
for 7 Octave Pianos, we said to him that “perhaps
Mr. Reps could accommodate him with 7 Octave Pi
ano,” which he did. So it happened that Mr. Hera
accidentally got the use of a Bacon A Raven's Pir.no
insteadof C)(inkertngs whiph he preferred. Mr John
Forsyth, who was with Mr. Here, can testify to (he
qbove ttatement.
Mr. Hertz, has always preferred Chickering’s and
Nunn’s and Clarks Pianos. When he gave his Con
certs in Boston he used a Chickcring ; s Grand Piano,
and left his qwn Piano gt the jlotel. And he ought
to know.
13?" There is npvr in this city pne cf Nunn's A
Clark's splendid Grand Piano fortes, which was pur
chased last summer for f 1,000, and was selected by
an eminent Prelector pf Music; at the same time
Nunh A Claik received an'orderfor pne at i1,600 f—
In a Boston papor ,w,e read an nccpnnt of a Pigno
made by Cbickering lor the Hon. Caleb Cushing,' lor
$2,000 !;or j? 2 ,<jco, v.-c forget which.) This fe the
truth,'and no “upper ten,’ humbug.
By such instruments tile manufacturers prpve
that they can satisfy ihe most particular cnst'ojnEr.
In a few days we shall liaye some of Chiokeripg's
and Nann’s A Clark’s low prjcck Pianos, which wo
sell b*'re with stool and cover, for .$250.
CF* Just received, nnd directly imported from
Europe, 13 cases of .GUITARS, VIOLINS, Bow*
Brass Instruments, FLUTES, ACCORDION'S
Strings, Ac.
Columbus, Ga.', Jan, 23, 1849.
Papers in Macon, La Grange. Atlanta and Gi iffn
Ga.. and in Montgomery, Tnskegee, Enfaula and La
fayette, Ala., wiilcbpv twice and send hill *h.
BRUNO A VIRGINS,
Cblumhtis, Georgia.
BRUNQ A VIRGINS.
‘Macon. Go ergia.
BRUNO A VIRGINS,
Montgomery, Alabama,
jan 30 2—t
more than common speed, they canutt overtake one,
who nnites, with all their ambition, a persever
ance which may be equalled, but r.ut surpassed.—
Mr. Chickering’s manufacture is an honor to the com
munity, in the opinion of the committee; and they
wonld omit no proper opportontty of bearing :?.«tinm-
ny to an excellence, which makes them feed more
proud of their citv.”
I^Paper* in ‘Macon. Lagrange ai d Griffin. Ga ; in
Montgomery, Toskeee'e. Kufaula and Latayfcfle, Ala.,
will copy once, and send bills to 1 *
BRUNO A \IRGINS,
At Columbus, 07 M icon, CJa., or
feb 6 " nt Montgomery, Afri.
CHARLES REPS*
Broad Street, next door to Mulford's—up stairs.
—'-*5l —.Irju At this establishment can always be
(bond a splendid assortment ofRCSE-
j J i( J I/WOOD AND MAHOGANY 1MAIYO
t.'OUTDS, from the celebrated manufactories of
Bacon A Raven, and H. Worcester. They are
offered at the maunfactnrer’s retail prices, (adding
only expenses of transportation) and warranted'tbgive
entire satisfaction. Tile ready sale the above jiistru-
mettts have met with hers and elsewhere, is the best
proof of their superiority. Messrs. Bacon A "Raven
received from the American Institute the first premi
um (Gold Medal) for tbe best Piano Forte.
Mr.' H. Worcester was formerly a partnerof.thc old
and well known firm of Stodart. Worcester Dnn-
bam; his manufactory in New York slanfis'highm fa
vor with the “upper ten."
Also, AE01,3AX PIANOS from tlip cc.lebrated
manufactory ,ofT. Gilbert A .Co., Boston.
PIANO CQVKRS AND STOOLS, Fresh Sjttungs
New Music, Foreign Music, Feirett's cheap Music,
(3 cents per page, catalogues furnished gratis.) In
struction Books Primers Singing Books. Music Port
folios. Cremona Violins, atid cheap Fiddles, Fifes.
Flutes, Accordeons and Guitars, and a .variety of ar-
tides usually kept at a niusic stare.
BANOS FURNISHING WITH tlltASS j.NST!yi',»F.A'T.«.
Remember, the Piano Mr. Hertz—the .celebrated
Pianist and composer—selected for his goncerts jn this
city, Was ft “Bacon A Raven" from tfos establishment
andl{e ou'ghttbknow.' ' *
TO THE PUBLIC.
The proprietor of the above establishment having
been accused 'in'las't week’s Democrat by Messrs.
Bruno A Virgin’s ofMaking a "false' statement” in
regard io Mr. Hertz s selection of a Bacmi A Ravon
Piano, nil persons who take a sufficient interest in
the matter (which has remained undisputed for the
last two years) are respectfully requested tp read the
following correspondenceand juogefor thunsolvcs who
has.made a "false statement.”
Colnmbc.s, Ga., Jan. 19, 1849.
John Forsyth, Esq.—Dear Sir^—X take the liberty
to hand yon an advertisement of Messrs. Bruno A
Virgins, in one of tbe late city papers, in which lam
accused of making a ‘'false statement.” and,to support
which accusation your name is cited as a witness.
Will you do me the favor fo state jour recollection
of the transaction referred to?
Yerv respectfully,
CHARLES REPS.
Colttmbns. Jon. .29, 1849.
Mr. Charles Tlcps—Dear Sir: Iii reply to your nolo
of yesterday I have to regret that Messrs. Bruno A
Virgins have called on me to testify in a mat ter of dif
ference between you; at least without consulting my
recollection ofthe facts I ani cited to prove. Had they
consulted me,'I should not now have to say, that the
testimony of niy recollection does got support their
“correction of a false statement.”
The facts are simply, that at the request of Mr.
Here I went with him ro both establishments (yours
and M csara . H.A V>) and after trying sqycral instru
ments in each, he selected a “Bacon A Haven" from
voers; and not because it was a "seven octave” for it
was p sir octave.) but. ns 1 understood him, because
be prefeiTCd.it.' Respectfully yours,
JOHN FORSYTH.
Papers in Macon, Lagrange and Griffin, Ga.; and in
Montgomery, Tu’skeegce, Fafaiula and Lafayette. Ala.
will copy twice and send bills to Chas. Reps, Colum-
buc. Ga. ,
jan 30 21—2t
Ulalc Asiaslcnjiy.
riTVHE Rev. P. A. Strosxl, openedJiis A'ademy.
JL on the 22nd Inst., at the corner 'of First aud
Mulberry Streets. All tfie branches .of a thorough
English Education, will be tnnght, together with,
Latin, Greek, Mntliqm.ati<;A. |Fmiosophc, Ac., Ac.
Due regard will be paid to the moral', as well as
the nicutaLimpivvcment of the pupils.—Tbe rates of
Tcifion. will be As follows:—
PriiiiRrv Department, per quarter
Third Clasi ‘
Second,do.
Fir*t ’ ’
Fire tWood
■BP* There will be no extra charges. ‘'
-References.—Macon. & T.Ghapman ; Esq . Dort.
Chas. Thompson, Doc:. E. L. Rtrohecker.' Savannah,
W. H- Bulloch Esq., Editor of. the.Georgian, and J.
L. Locke Esq, Editor of tbe Republican.
Macon Jany., 3pth 1849. 24 5t
$6 00
6 00
10 00
13 00
50
A Femtile .'i.cachtT AYantcd.
O NE who can coroe.with good rcc'-mmendations,
can find a situtation for o;ie year to .teach only
ten little Girls, <roiii 7 to 12 .years. of age,—A liberal
price will be paid to one who can pome ,well recom
mended. Those .who may wish a‘situation of the
lin'd! can address either William Allen or Zack.
Lavar. Perry. Hnnston County. iC. LAMAR,
.funnarv 39. 1849. * 24
100 Boxes iow price,Cream Cheese. For iuiU by
feb O
C. A. ELLS A SON.
lYolii-e.
J OHN C. LOGAN, at the OM Virginia Dye House,
would most respectfully inform the public, that
he still remains at his old stand; where he will be
most happy to attend to all business in his line, that
may he entrusted W him, and assures his old custom
ers and the public generally, that all orders will be
nttended to promptly, at the shortest possible notice,
add executed in tbe neatest manner.
Goods Dyed—sendyotjr Goods from
State as before, by Rail Road or Waggons . - „
attention will be given to forwarding .them. AU I
goods must be psid.for when delivered. - Vh(\( \ Bags Rio Cpfl-
JOHN C. LOGAN. .! -vdU for sat
fob.6 ly At the,oil Virginia Dye House ! j*n 30’
WOOD & BBADLEY,
WHOLESALE A-RETAIL MANUFACTURERS
AND DEALERS IX
CAUINF.T WARE.
MULBERRY STREET—MACOf , GEORGIA.
ts*Opposite the Washington Hall. '
jan 23 ’ jgj ''■'* ‘ '* ,r - ! '* -Y«ao-rv-eu.||L^
Jewellers Look <>ui
CJTOLEN from the Subscriber, no Abe 15th inst-, a
K5 GOLD LFVER WATCH, with,chain and sash
No. 21,813, M. J. Tobias A Co.. Liverpool, makers.—
A liberal reward will be paid by M- S. MARSH.
Macon Jany.23d.. 1849. 23
Stopiuul.
O N Saturday evening,lipst.from a negro man, a T>-a
Dollar Bilk which the owner car have by- de-
scribinu' the same, and raying for this advertisement,
on application .at this office. 5 jao30 '
Fresh Garden Sojd.
po.mo.0 nonce. -w- U3X rccc ived from tho Wether,hold Gardens, a
ail nirts ofthe J supply-f genuine SEEDS, ‘which arc war-
,gons and s-ric; «“*'»; i'fitsalghy .1. GILB3RT A ti'Q.
'
Sue. 50 do Java do; in stare
SCOTT. CAUHAKT A TO
H'o scire. . ^
8 3 Y. the vear. month or day. a first rate Arir■ 'isycr
dec 19 18 JOHN BDTHKHirtiHU.
' Notice.
nrtHF. snbseriber willdiscontinee all errd
I cash and st rite lowest possible p-n ■
fan 8-20 Off). TV. Tiff
fry
50oa^ salt
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