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• to abrogate bor Constitution, disperse her Lo» j vot«. On the queation to lay tbo bill on the i acts that yon hold all other questions subordinate to • j 1.. » V its (Jm tMrnt iriiil “ " ~ ‘ ‘ ... ■» remand In r bucko* Gw territorial J ** b '| C ^ tl th.Tresltatim bf'To this sue ! it If y<«i become united. ir.d prove'youraohrei in Tbeta were (treat, and under tl.o cir- j I " fr0 “ NeW York * | a , " Whereat the traffic now prosecute 1 in this metro- ftolia ot the Hepoblic in hnram Sdatoro. and. to condition- The*— , , , . . 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 CJTEWal t> bv '