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' CHARACTER 18 A3 NK CESS ARY TO A STATE AS TO A PKTTATB INDIVIDUAL, AND THE GLORY OF A STATE IS THE COMMON PROPERTY OF ALL ITS CITIZENS.
IJV SAM’L J. RAY & THOS. L. ROSS.
MACON, GA., TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 11, 1851.
Z\)t ©ccugin OMcgrapI),
IS PURLT3HED
f VI’RY TUESDAY MORNING
BY RAY fc ROSS.
_ B y5_For the piper in advance, 92 SO per '
a; if sot paid in idvance 93 00.
**Vi piper discontinued, except at the option of the
jj.-rifwrr. until ill arrearage! are paid.
ApviXTUiME*?* at the regelar charge, will be
' M pf r square of fra linen or leu, for the first in-
, n , and 50 cents for each aubaeqnent insertion.
‘Vestments not specified ns to time, will be pub-
Vj u n!il forbid and charged accordingly.
Yearly Adrertisera contracted with on liberal
it being expressly understood that all contracts
£ yrtrfy advertisers, rolate only to tbeir immediate,
j^nasfe bnainess.
jyobitaary Notices exceeding ten Una, will be
jilrted ss adrertitements.
' en-.vll Letters ou business, mast be rosT rain, to
;„jr« attention.
OCMULGEE FOUNDRY.
MACON, GEORGIA.
CHARLES P. LEVY,
STEAM ENGINE EVILDERScMA CMINER Y
Cotton Arenor, near Macon & Western Railroad,
jan St
'Tlardtvtsrc, Cm lory, Stoves ami
HOUSE KEEPING ARTICLES.
BR.4Y, C.lUalART & CO.,
IS SCOTT * CARMART’S RANGE.
/■vfFlCR *° attention of their friends and the
(ipablic. a large well selected and general stock in
Ptirline ; haring been selected and bought by nno.
<ihs ronrrrn, the goods are all new and were laid
iirspres* 1 ? fur this market,
ffsailltakc the liberty to say. that for variety oor
c»ck ranuut be equalled in the State.
"tl'eirill sell on reasonable Terms, giving every
„:■! accomodation.
Copper Work, ot all kinds, done with exactness and
*j£’\Vork in ail its variety,—Roofingand job work
^ is usual.
kpsod stock of Tin Ware always on hand. Amongst
sorilock will be found Iron of all sixes and kinds,
•„,iitnd Nsil Rods, Spikes. 8teel. Cast. German,
tsfiirh blistcrand SprincStecl.Castings snd Hoi-
JffWsrc,Ovens, Pots, Boilers; and Cauldrons.
(ToriCS. COOKING, PAHLOB AND BOX
(•A marietta, tome tery modem improvement.)
1YT1L9, Vices. Bellows snd Blacksmith's Tools.
«irtHv. Portable Forge, Cross Cut and Mill
S,i«dMUI Cranks. Fil^a Ac.. Saws. Planes,
wt Screws, Morticing Machines, Chisels, Ham-
L,Haml Vices and Carpenters Tools generally.
« ■ irons, Hoisting Screws, Hand and Jack Screws,
rn Truce, and Log Chain*, Lock and Brcaat
ZL. Axea. Hora Agricultural implements. ami '
J;kinds Plantation Tools, Coro Shcllers. Straw Cot-
sn.Com Mill*. Spadca and Shovel*. Fire Doga,
fr iers. Shovel and Tonga and Brass Goods of all
iskKettle*. Sifters, Pan* and Faucet*. FINE,
Pistols and 8hont!ng implement* generally.
On snd Wooden Ware. Tubs, Bosket* Traja,
It.*'■
japanned nn<1 Brittannia Ware.
UMP3. and Candlesticks. English and American
BarLorks Till, Trank, and Chest Locks. Files,
laws. Horse Shoe Nails Furnaces for Tailors, Fur-
am for heating smoothing Irons, with the usual va-
uTTof Knives and Forks, Carvers, Pocket Knives,
fii locks and Razors.
lemon.Brashes of ail kinds. Hair and Feather
Loiter*. Cords. Manilla Rope, Grindatonea, Ac.. Ac.,
noil# 13—ly
v I'K.V.NCIS S. HERNANDEZ'S
SEC AE .MANUFACTORY,
SIGN OF THE SEGAR. MULBERRY STREET.
Opposite He Lanier House—Macon, Ga.
Where he keeps on band Imported Sesnrs,
among bis various brands, are—Rio Hondo. Agelo,
A O E. Semarami*. Union Americana. Fine Priucipe,
Finw Regalia's, Ac.Sr.txutu, Ha».f Spanish and
American Sugars. imparted and manufactured, at
wholesale and retail, cheap for cash. Also, Fine
Chewing and Smoking Tolaeco. Snvjf, 4-c.
octa . a—ly
w. a. tvii.i.iioHD.
auction and commission mebchant,
All kinds of Merchandise and Produce (except
Liquors) received on consignment.
Liberal Adcanert made on Cotton and other Pro
duce consigned tobia triends in Savannah,
oct 15 9—Cm
LIFE MMIBAKUB.
The Sonthcm Mutual Insurance Company,
la now isauiugpolicies forLifo as well as for shorter
periods:
RATX* FOR INtDRINO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Age. one year. ten yean. Life.
S3 $11 BO Slid 10 $21 80
35 15 30 IT 30 28 90
50 S3 10 20 10 48 30
Only three-fourths ofthese amounts payable the first
year. Profits paid back annually.
AS3URY HULL, President.
C. F. McCat, Actuary.
R. S. LANIER.
nov 13 13 Airent at Macon.
Washington Hall.
MACON, GA.
* Sy E. S. ROGERS respectfully informs thepnh-
i’l lie that he has uow the sole charge of this old
■Leatabliaed and well knawn HOTEL.which baa
recently undergone thorough repair, and that he will
spare no pains tor the accommodation of those who
may give him a call. Every department of the Hall
will be under his personal supervision, and every ex
ertion will be made to keep up the establialunent to
the extremepoint olneatuesa, com fort and goodcheer,
jane 4 E. S. ROGERS.
LANIER HOUSE—MACON, GA.
M The proprietors are pleased to announce to
their old friends and the public generally, that
thia NEW HOTEL is no open for tho recep
tion of Company.
Having bad it erected and fitted op at great ex-
pense, ou the most liberal, elegant and extensive
scale, they confidently expect a generous patronage. I jncniuy mm
jane IS 8. LANIER * SON (bearing the
rrotiec.
MACON AND WESTERN RAIL-ROAD.
The public are respectfully notified, that the fol
lowing rule will be observed in relation to tbe trans
portation ofnegroes:
No negro will be taken in the Cara as a passenger
unless furnished with a duplicate ‘•pass,” from the
owneror person having Inwlul control, apeciryiug
that be or she has permission to pass between any
given stations, in tho Cars of the Macon and West
ern Railroad. One ol the “passes" to be taken by
the Conductor, to be placed on the file at the office,
and one to be retained by the negro.
When the person giving the "pass" ia not known
to tho officer* of the company as a responsible party,
lie would be required to appear at the office'and
identify himself ai having lawful controlofthe negro
“pass.
Floyd House, Macon Ga.
THOMAS WILLIAMS.
{"£-.*$ Respectfully imforms his friends flyt-raf
j jlill and the public, that he has purchased F•jliil
Ha'.'ll the lease and furniture of the above 1-U‘lJ
establishment, is sole proprietor, and intends to give
the business his strict personal attention. He will
secure polite and compcteut clerks and servants, and
is determined that the tilde and bar shall be supplied
with the very beat the country affords. The House
is too well known for him to say any thing in regard
to it. The rooms are in fine repair, and the furni
tore as good as cat, be found in any House in the
State. Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon the old firm of Buford & Williams, during his
former connection with this House, he pledges him
self to spare no effort to give entire satisfaction to
both new and old friends. Feb. 11.
ALLEN A HALL,
FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
A'CL 112 BAY STREET. SAVANNAH, GA.
Oregon House--Itlncon, Ga.
The subscriber bee# leave to an-
ii| nouuce to the public, that he has ta- fvjiiil
ken this w«!l known House, formerly (--'ll111
occupied by Maj. James M. Cooper. The House is
situated in a pleasant and convenient part of town,
being near the principal cotton market. It ia now un
dergoing thorough renovation and being fitted up
with new furniture The tabic will be supplied with
the substantial* of life, the best the market affords,
and no pains will be spared to accommodate those
who are disposed to patronise the Oregon House
His charges will bets moderate ni the times will
afford H. P. REDDING,
may 7 38
Persons travelling with negroes will be required to
leave with the Conductor, a written permission for
theCompany to transport such n negro over the road,
fob 22 28 EMERSON FOOTE. Sqpt. .
■ soi rmvESTEiix i:ail road co.
o MACOX. Dec. lOtli. 1850.
W ANTED TO HIRE. FORTY NEGROES
for the service ofthis Company, for the ensu
ing year. Oue fifth of tile number Women for Cooks,
and tfce balance, able bodied men. on repairs ofRoad.
dec 17 18 L. O. REYNOLDS, President.
Plantation ttcarHIacon for sale.
tUflk The Plantation known as the “BaberPlncc,’
-j*’ about 7 or 8 miles from Mr con, is offered for
J. NI. BALL A CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
ROUERT A, ALLEN, J • MACON, GA.
JAMES M. DALL, J
Liberal cash advances made on consignments
to Savaunab, Charleston, New York and other porta.
J.M.B.ACO. _
„ . .... , ■ . , . , »ale. It contain* 1COO seres of Land, good negro
Aoticfl—Mr. Henry E. Ball is duly authorised bonses, and a house which could be occupied by an
to net as our attorney «d Agent, durine our absence. | overseer. The greater part is pine land, but being
octl Cm *• M. BALL * LG, ] near two or threo saw nulls, i* greatly in demand—a
- - 1 . large creek rum through a portion of it, and on and
nearthe creek, are some excellent rnttnn lands, as
proof, 80 ordinary bag* have been made this year
by about 18 full hands. The price and conditions of
sale.can be known by application in Marnn. to
dec St 19 JOHN RUTHERFORD.
O L -
AT LAW, Macon, Ga. Office over Bidden A
Co’* Hat atore on Mulberry street. mar4_
T homas m. fort, attorney at law.
Belle Vue. BoasicrParish. La. frb 25—3m
TAVLOIt A CULLENS,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW—Will practice in the
Southwestern Circuit, and in the county of Hen
ry, Alabama.
William Taylor. Francis T. Cclless,
Cuthbert, Randolph co. Blakely, Early co.
July 83 t9—ly
jaOWN'8 ECCENTRIC PROGRESSIVE
POWER PRESS.
T HE advantage oi thi* new POWER PRESS,
ud its snperiorty over all others, ns follows;
Tktpower applied is multiplied tto times, by the
I left ■ o,l heceiKTHt pullv. that is, oue haudred
pull power applied to the Lever will exert a force
:t pounds ou the cotton. The whole top of the
id, bos is open to receive tho cotton, anil it may be
;:tu urir ttie Giu House as is desired. It ia three
A. fc J. COCHRAN,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW—Irwinton, Georgia.
Having associated tliemselves in the practice of
the Law, will practice in the counties of Wilkinson,
Baldwin, Washington and Bibb, aud in all the coun
ties ol tho Southern Circuit.
A. E. COCHRAN, J. R. COCHRAN,
feb 26
J. P. K. SAVAGE,
A TTORNEY AT law—'Tallahassee, Fla.—
will attend to nay business entrusted to bis care
........ in the counties of Middle Florida, or aojoining coon-
• so si powerful a* a screw of 18 inches diameter, tigs in Georgia. He is permitted to refer to the fol-
ust ins a nine iucli pitch c-f thread withthe same j lowing gentlemen in Georgia:
InrthofLrvcr, and ofcouraethe horse has to walk Hi* Excellency Gov. Towns, MilledgeviIIe.
mooMliird aafar, for the reason that a leveris Hon.H. V.Johnson, Milledgeville.
.-qiiitibot one-third as long to the lame work. And i R. A. L. Atkin ion and Sam'lJ.Ray, Efq*. Macon.
uairr, lie Prera follower descend* with much groat- f *pl 16 35
(rapidity at the commencement of the operation. , CARD—The practice of Medicine in in vari-
ski but little power is required, winch altortens the 1 A A ,Y _ ‘ L.- t,,. l t roXF M n
toKMnivelledhythe horuc, in proportion to the j i-^DrCoxe mayhefound nt Tim M^con House
errrwrd vtloctty of the follower nt the start. „ l. ..«i on a 11V encased
rtnl’resscAnbe made very compact, and equally , at ad houri, unless prof - 8 8 2l
ptfrfal, by using the wheel and axle, andean beao | J* n '
I award st'to answer any purposes where a Press is
artutry for manufacturing or domestic purpose*,
fectlton it requires otie-lourlh less work to build,
uilkree fourths let* work to raise, than tho screws,
uiiiirsit iron Erccntric wheel is used, it will bo
tmAover'linlfibe work to build as a screw. For
hfuia; Cotton. Tobacco, Hemp, Hay, Ate. it cannot
be excelled. There is one third let* timber in this
htiithta in the screw, aud it is certainly the cheap-
| tfttrr bcilt.
D* whole cost of the Irons will not exceed 945,
Twins, be had ofC. P. Levy, ofMacon, who istho
<*l? person authorised to furnish them. This sum is
Rebut* of freight and tho cost of right to use the
Medical Notice.
D ll. JOHN O’LEARY, late of Virginia, respect
fully tender* his professional aervicea to the cit
izens of 'Moron and its vicinity.
Office on Mulburry St, oppoaitethe Lanier Home,
feb. U 2°
COTTON AVENUE
Carriage Itcpositortj,
MACON. GEORGIA. .
The proprietor* of this establishment,
having rebuilt with brirk.take pleasure
in sayiug to their friends and patrons, that after the
ICth tost, they will be hack at their old stand, (until
that time, in the Warehouse next door to J Seymour)
"With the largest assortment of CARRIAGES ever
offered in this market, among which will be found
some, at the highest kind of prices. Their motto,
howwir will he. pood work, and loir price*, and hav-
: ru .(Oered their stock, before the advance, they will
.or.tinue to sell, as usual LOW.
They will »l<o keep ngeneral assortment Carriage
and Saddlery Hardware,Carriage Trimmings,Leath
er. Springs. Axles, Varnish. Ac.
oct6 8 FREEMAN & ROBERTS.
D.4Y1D REID, J. P„
AND NOTARY PUBLIC—MACON, GA.
C COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS. Ac. for .he states
J of Alabama, Louisiana, Mlaaissippi.Texa*. Ten
nessee, Kentucky. Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Florida. Miaaoori, New York. Masiacliu
I hm. ll (be Eccentrentic w heel is rnndc of Iren, .etU.Conneef.cut Penn.ylvania.Ohio. Indiana, Illi
fount will be 10 or 915 more for tho Ironwork- > noi*. Arkansas, Maine, e .
NEW SALE AND LIVERY STABLE.
___ The subscriber grateful for H
past favor*, woulil respect-
■ igy folly inform his old patronaj
ami as many new unes as possible, that he has open
edan UXTHNSIVH SALK ANO LIYBRY
STABLE, ON SECOND STREE '1, next door
to Seymoor'* corner—where he will constantly keep
on hand for sale n choice lot of saddle and har
ness HORSES. He will also keep on band for
HIRE, Horse* and Carriages of all kinds, aud will
be prepared to rend passengers to any pface. where
they may wisii to go on reasonable terms. He is also
prepared to keep Horses by the day. week, month or
year. Hi* stables are large and airy, and have the
advantage of both plank and dirt Boors, and as the
location ia central, will be convenient to persons hav
ing business to transact in the city. He will also
keep on hand foraale, thecelobrated Ncie Hampshire
side spring Plantation Wagons, and also a tine as-
soitmcnt of BUGGIES, of superior quality and at re
duced pi ices. A. C. MOREHOUSE.
Macon. January 14,1851.22
MRS. CAREY,
(OPPOSITE THE LANIER HOUSE.)
Is now receiving her usual elegant,-,/^,
4£r|iupplv ofFall and Winter MILLEKA 4w5S>2
Rirli Chena and satin Ribbons
French Flowers and Feathers
Embroidered Mantillas and rich canton crape Shawls
Lace Veils, dress Trimmings, mid BONNETS of
every atyle and variety. All ofvrliich will be sold at
N, OUSLEY & SON,
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
» WILL continue business attheirrtTVw
“Fire Proof Buildings" on Cotton Av-, _
rnar, Macon, Georgia. “*• **'~ 1 "
Thankful for past favors, they begleavetosay they
will be constantly at their post, and that no efforts
shall be spared to advance the interest of theirpatrons.
They respectfully aik alt who have Cotton or other
Produce to store, to call and examine the safety of
their hnilding. before placing it elsewhere.
{"^'Customary Advance* on cotton in atore or ship
ped, and all business transacted at the usual rates,
july 23 49—tf
Warehouse and Commission I5usiue.-s,
MACON. GA
FIELD & ADAMS,
~-J Will continue the above bminessDL"*"".
at the well known Fire Proof Warehouse, occupied
the postseason by Messrs. Dyson A Field, in which
they have a stationary Eogiue.with a sufficient sup
ply of water to protect the building from fire. Stor
age in the Fire Proof House, will be at regular rate*.
They nlsohavea Wooden Warehoute. formerly oc
cupied by them, which is fully as safe as other vtood-
en sheds in the ity, and Planters who intend storing
their Cotton in a wooden Warehouse, are invited to
store in their wooden shod: at 25 cents per bale for
the season, all Cottonaent to theircare, will be stored
in the Fire Proof Warehouse, unless instructed to
the contrary by the owner.
J. M. FIELD, A. B. ADAMS.
Macon, Jane 1, I860. jnne4 42—ly
IIA It I)K.II AN & HAMILTON,
, WILL occupy the FIRE PROOFt
[WAREHOUSE now being erectedJJrtV-.""
on the corner ofThird and Poplar streets. It, loca
tion i, convenient to the Rail Road Depots and to the
Hotels, and is in a central part of the bnainess of the
city. They will give prompt attention to all business
committed to them.
Theirconnection with the house of HAMILTON
k HARDEMAN, nt SAVANNAH, will afford them
superior advantageain forwarding Cotton, or transact
the lowest pricea. Ladies nre respectfully invited ! ing any business in their line in that citv and other
to call and examine for themselves. nov 12 (markets.
Macon, July 19.1850.
New Goods.
^, MRS. AUDOINE most respectfully informs
K^f&tlie ladies of Macon and adjoining country, that
*V2Lahe has just received by late arrivals from the
Northern cities, a choice selection of
FRENCH FANCY GOODS AND MILLENARY,
The following among other articles, comprises in
part her stock:
SILK AND FANCY GOODS.
FLUSH AND VELVETS.
RIBBONS AND LACES.
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
MILLENARY ARTICLES
SHAWLS,
BONNETS,
HAT SILKS,
STRAW GOODS. &.C.
Purchasers from the city and country, arc most re
spectfully invited to call and examine her stock,
oct 22 10
Fine Fnrniture.
Havingeniarged onr W are-
Tlooms, and increased our fa
cilities to manufacture, wo
now keep the most extensive stockof Furniture,
the interior of Georgia—consistinguf
SECRETARIES. DESKS.
BOOK CASES. BUREAUS.
SIDEBOARDS. TABLES. SOFAS.
CHAIRS. DIVANS. TETEATETE’S,
WHAT-NOTS. QUARTETTE TABLES
WARDROBES, SAFES,
BEDSTEADS.
And every article usually kept inonrlineofbusiness.
US** We would respectlully call the attention ol
all persons furnishing rooms or houses, to our stock,
snd invite them to call and sec for themselves. Wo
intend to sell cheap as the cheapest; and as for work
manship as good as the best—try us.
Repairing,of all kinds, (lone with neatness and
dispatch. . WOOD, BRADLEY k CO.
oct 22
HAMILTON <V IIAUDi.MdS,
FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SAVANNAH, GA.
TIIO.VAS HARDEMAN', CHARLES F. HAMILTON,
ang 27 ■ 2—ly
CONKER & TAYLOR,
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
(At the Old Stand of Conner <$• Martin.)
MACON. GA.
IN presenting our card to the pub-fy,)^^
^v^Jlie, we will state that our best exer-h^.'fjj
tiuns will be givcu to promote the interests of our pa
troos;nod from past cxp-rience. we hope to be able
to do full justice to all business which may be confid
ed to our charge; and also hope lor a continuance of
favors from tho old patrons nf Conner k Martin.
|3?“Orders for Goods filled free of charge.
CS^Advances made on Cotton instore or' shipment
at the usual rates. Z. T. CONNEli,
aug 27 2 W. W. TAYLOR.
SHAD! FRESH SIIAUt
T HE subscriber has male arrange
meats to he furnished witliSav»n-^^~£-Si-^
nail IliverSHAD.in nny quantities, from the Fish
ermen at the docks in Savaunah.
Persons wishing Shad, can be supplied, wholesale,
at a« low rates as they can lay them down from Sa
vannah, and wholesale or retail, they will bo sold ns
low as at any other house in town,
dec31 W. FREEMAN.
At Home Again.
WE beg to inform our old friends and
the public, that we nre again estalished
_ at our old stand on the Avenue. No. 3.
I Union Kuildiog.and opening a new and splendid *s-
DeposTtSonruken.' Account, probated. Deeds and sortment of Gold and ailver-Watcl.es. Gold Chain*.
WATCHES. JEWELRY, &C.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Gold and silver lover, duplex, anchor and
■ verge WATCHES; gold guard, fob, vest and
chatalaine Chains; seals; keys. Charms. Ac.
diamond, ruby,opal, garnet and pearl nudotherstones
set in finger rings; earrings, bracelets, necklaces,
breast pins, studs, collar buttons; sleeves buttons,
Ac.
Gold and silver Spectacles, thimbles, pen and pen*
cil cases with Brown A Bayley’s Pens, tooth picks,
lockets and minaturo cases, snaps, bracelet clasps,
belt backles of gold and silver, Ac. card cases of sil
ver pearl, eniliossed shell, Ac.. Indies port monies of
do. combs of silver, tortoise shell, buffalo, &c., head
dresses, papier macho work stauds, desks, port folios,
jewelry boxes, Ac.
A choice aud elegant selection of the abov^*. with a
great many new and elegant articles now on hand
and for sale for moderate profits, for cash or approved
credit. E. J. JOHNSTON.
oct 22
Oysters! Oysters! I
The subscribers grateful for the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed upon them,
take this method of returuingtheirthanks
and would say to one and all, that oor KATINti
HOUSE, is now open, and having made our ar
rangements, we will be able to furnish our customers,
with all the luxuries from New York and Savunnnh,
which we will serve up in every style to please the
most fastidious, at all hoars of the day. from 7 in the
morning, until 12 at niuht.
lyOystcrsforsaleby the quart or gallon,
oct 15 C. A. ELLS A SON.
[from the souther.* quarterly review.]
1% Souikcrn Civilization Worm Prc-
ftcrvincr*
* (CONTINUED FROM OCR LAST ) #
Pnt the m*»*e failure of covernmeut, nlthonrh
s lfiicienfly alarmin'?, is but ne*pitire. Wear** i i
the tar worse position, of finding in itn positive
antagoniiit. We are now a people who look fear
fully upon their own government as their worst
enemy, and find clanger where they should have
every right to seek protecting. Thi* ia the want
of conditions for n peopb*. Foreign n g essb n
unites them firmly in the bond of nntioiiniiiy.tx-
ternai pressure compacts mid strengthens them, in
war there is so much that iagnnnbling, everything
terds to rouse the spirit of a people, mid wi h
resource and deterniiuation.tthey are invincible.—
In domestic oppression t’ is is nil rerers*fJ: »he
energies droop, the spirit is broken, ami the fabric
of society, which could hut* witl|*io4»d nny sto-m
unsliNken. gives wny, finally to the ins>di«nis un
derminings uf secret decay, lit this to be our
fate T
Recklessness of the cardinal princlpb a of c re*
publican gnvernmeiit.titfpr oblivion of the founda
tion of onr own system, hafre.it 5eem**
the U-sion f»» the loink of cTe»?ructb»n amt the I’m"
t»l blow to the Uirnn will hove been given, be
cause it is believed there can be mi disunion
G Cass s»cv>d «•» the personification of those ‘
wh » will Intve contributed to ir*t ruin, when, wi’b
the 'holiness of political foresight which be bn«4Ml!
bin life evinced, lie ventured the encouraging to*
sertion, ib»»t ••the Union is stronger than slavery.**
Yet, it cnitnot bo disguised, that ti l ir«r, active,
intelligent nud gr*»wiirg party loiik to disunion a?
tl e only successful remedy to anti slavery. If the
IJi ion be not tile sole exception to nil human de
sign-*, there is. somew here, n cause of sufficient
power for its disruption. Let na examine vvbnt
must be the nature of a question, to threaten i»s con
tinuinice. In the first place, i< must evidently be
of a sectional character, arraying one section
against another, by cerium decisive marks. It
nijift be n social question—a mere political ennse
wrill not be enough. Political questions perpetu
ally shift their ground, so ns. ut different times, to
etdiat or diftAuthry different sections, and seldom
leave much trace of permanent distinction. Pur-
tiesrhange their priucifdes. yet retain their nantes
aud frequently adopt new mime*, whilst adhering
to their old principles. P.diticimis, too. have
grentcontrol over political questions, end mere
politicians will Hlwavs be in fivonrnf n continu
ance <d the Union. The vast patronage of • ibe
genera! government, the brilliant prize* tt ofiers to
shiuiit^ ability or uiisiriipnlnus trade, the huge
►cale iipou which a federal potittciaii act 1 *, and the
power he enjoyes. nre rewinds too «?rent fir a nbi-
tioti to despise. The timorous ami f»dut henrfed,
l inking only to the gre.it resources of thegoveru-
m^ut, seek to secure what they can for themsel
ves. an I leave others to the mercy of Providence.
Hence the effort of Southern politician* to m ike.
even of slavery, a mere political question, and
their readiness to abandon the South, upon the pet
tiest excuses, lienee the lofty cry of indignation,
gradually subsiding into the w hine of pitilnl re
monstrance, and swelling again into the shout of
backnied adulation, for the sell-same oppression.
Social, and not p4>liticrd haMS only, can he the ba
sis 4»f agitation for such purpose. T* social am)
politico! differences co-exi-r, of course the ratines
become more strong. Betides these, the question
which we form part, bring iu opp
contribute to our own dehasrmen
the original design, our pwn p
against qs. Ag»fuj»ou in n forei^
not iificct os directly. When in
.Strained from
vets are used
i nation would
*«*!ed with the
authority of our owm government, its action is
iinniediiite ami direct. YVf+r ire separate gorrm*
men's it mould be a qvxfbncnly of North against
South. But by action of the general government,
rrjjreAbating b 'th parlies anJ acting ly a majstrity,
i f* North and South a •ainst S ’W'A. Ill the Uuiou.
w** lend onr strength and weight to crush our own
s.lves So far «s llie govei nm-nt is concerned,
we have lost nil; wo hove nothing. All before us
in darkness, gloom, desolation. V
Is there nothing fur oVto rrlv noon t no sohtco
now t no hope;for the futureT Yes! apart from
the government, eveiythhg. Courage, strength,
resouri e, wenlth, every tiling tint any people ever
enjoyed. Jitmost every thing that any nation ev« v'
desired. L»»t us hut determine, and we are safe.
The admirable pumphlet tif Alr. G-irueit, widi
which we hern) this article, presents, in a
manner which defies contradiction, the r*«Hittn»
«mf ’strehg’h nf the aStinth, which, niftj}* lately,
have I een h dd n from nttiwlvp*. We have tote
biny’ijikeri ntiriw>thvUs uf fi&'^relkTfve powertfoai
tb- North, and accepted the terra* directed f»y ti.jr
ci4U trading politicmns The South* like a giant,
h ia been hound down, whilst uleepi ig. bv Lil i-
putiune: tlin iimiii-mnuiiVtiiii i* Folulm-d by pig
mies. Se lativ* a have been admuiintered, when
ever it w mi l atir, and it vvns bid to enjoy tlin’
ilrlniivo splendor of hu opitte slumber, otdy to
a w-ken mmerved. imbecile, and craving tnnref
oblivion from tin* danger* surrounding. Tils ic
nt mu end; th“ physictiitM are mute ih«n suspect
ed: no more sl-oping droughts will |»e taken. It
will look it** d. nge-i* ca'nilv aud res'Jntidy in the
face; it will stir its fre^ limits, aud bv me effort
bfeMking tho bonds which so Tung have confined
i it. will rise, povveiful. resolute and independent.
To s imulMte to defence, the South Iimp every in
cite merit. We will lint refer to h.rr mater al
resource.®, her property ?ind production, the value
of which, dependent tijxm her iiintiinMoiM, would
atone arouse any people to iheir defence. We
refer to tlv» aide essay of Mr. G irnett. for infor
mation; he has soudmimhlv stated these fact'*
and inference*, tbmt ft wonhl h« hii inju-tice to
lecMpitidate them. We shall ther**fo»e confiue
«uir«eKei4 to n more abstract view of the matter,*
and regard this ii'stitntion in relation to ourselves,
and not to others Tile gre»it question that we
have to reply to. when propounded by ourselves,
is this: IJ «ve we social institutions worth pie-
Tliis question ha* been ofti*n decided against us
wit hunt examine i»»n. and in fact the rietiuQcin
lions against ns «ie frequently based upon an
assumption that we have not a 8o« id system
worthy of preservation. Indeed, for a ions time,
even our own people were disposed to admit our
inferiority iu i!«i^ respect, ami were used to base
th**ir apology for slavery miirjly upon the ground
of the present impossibility of abandoning it.-
Nor whs this a matter of surprise. Serfdom had.
til the course of events, passed away from those
countries of Europe with which we are most ac-
qualified, aud negro slavery had ceased to exisi in
IIU4I1 v State* ot onr continent. No other country,
which h**d any influence over the American mind,
wns in a like situation with ourselves- In no
other place were in he found two races, equal iu
^^H^H^^iimnhcr, entirely dill emit iu dpgr£e, luhab-*
must he so essential, as, iu its final developeiiiexit, j iting the same urea. The matter had not been'
Ladies fine silk and plain lasting Gaiters
^.Tast received and for sale by
marls MIX A KIRTLAND.
Drawing: Paper,
A Large assortment of the above article, to be had
at the subscriber’s, inclodiog the largest sizes.
and the roll paper by the yard, for engraving purpo
ses. J. M. BOARDMAN.
uov 19
Mathematical Instruments.
J UST received,* large and good assortment of the
above articles, which will be sold at extremely
low prices by J. M. BOARDMAN.
Ilon-ckccpiiiff Goods.
foil *iil intleri ally lesaeutbe coat ol labor on the j Dej»att!S* p-JJ^/^- ; G^ d p e - ci , i . wiu r.D«0^utPeax CULVER Fork,, table, deaert, tea
the wheel,and will be the choapett in | forax^a^d HP sil.erSpoona. and Fork, of rieb pattern*. Gold nod ! ^ and salt.potn^botterkntvea.aoup b.deU. copa
foe*!. Anv uood M.rb.nio «.n cnnfitrnot the Press of vmtm? prepared^and authenticated loruseaua re -;| — Pl«it,-,l w.itpr. rasters and Cake ! pitchers, so;
cord in any of the above states.
'Residence on Walnut strceti near tho African
church ^ w „ ,
J^Poblic Office adjoining Dr. M. S. Thornton s
Botanic storo—opposite Floyd House
Orcnvillc’s Georgi.i Almnnnc.
A T the subscribers, wholesale and retail,
uov 10
to enlist nil within the contending section*.
Does slavery, ns ti contested question, combine
these requisite* 7 It does. It is sectional; it is
social; il bus made n social basis the tent nr political
ascendancy—ho Far it supplies the requisites. Jn
addition to ihe»*e, it involve* u question of rnoe.—
To the South ir stands in this iv)ati«ui: aim 1 ] tl.e
African be unide the equal of the caticnsian f Let
the last above named test be applied, vvjl it. in its
final develnpeuieiit. unite each section upon itself?
The North has given a unautmnus response. Let
lie South consider, but lorn moment, the Ultimate
ub;ed. emancipation, and make it* reply.
We have rapidly traced the course of the events
we have umier cnnsnieiotion chiwn tv. the present
time, and we find that, at this impotent, the ,Smith
hits lostev» ry point site 1ms demanded, nud that
the *rra«tg»*meiit recently made, under the t), r .ine
o! a compromise, has refused all she sought, nud
tiiken fn»m her much thnt was not iiefire ns.-ault
prnfouinlly investigated, and tlie mistake bad nf**
ways been made, c»l‘ arguing the question as if tho '
two r«4-4*s, one of which was in bondage, were
fully the equals, morally and intellectually, of
each other. No distinction was made between
African slavery and Etir ipenti serfdom. Hence
the niiiuberl***9 fallacies which arose in the inves-
• igxtion. bur which were received and promulga
ted as prof mud truth®, by those who fancied'
themselves master* of the subject. Received as
es’nblished fact* in Europe, they crossed the At-
Uutic r M!id \er« *pee4iily nuturalizetl at the North.
The self-satiafacttun or cnuAciou* virtue, which so
often make* m-n thankful they nre not like oiherr.
made the North ch n?thillv accept-the cniiclusioti*,-
attd it was wi’h on sat;*il degree of pride that
they believed in their ho< i.d superiority to their
brothers. Every inteil^-clnnl reaourra vvn* direct
ed against tho system. The staieemau funned bta
ordtuatices, the orator fulmiunted lys deuanctaw
id. What is her future prospect! •• Shorn of ti.,,,;. ami the foshi.iualilo ilmnh.gv of the day
her brains,' ns slie is, will she he permitted to S . 1W j„ jt n complete snhversiun ol all Christian
J. M. BOARDMAN.
American Almanac,
J^OR 1651.—Just received anil for sale at
jan 14
BOA ROMAN S.
fotni. Any good Mechanic can construct the Press
Tit draw in?, and specification* which will *c-
etfuy t- c |,
I to!! tell a tingle right at 910, which sum can be
** ky c«il it my risk, providing the fact of sending
mailed n> by the Pmtmaater ol the place where
foleUetii mailed. Each right will be accoropan-
ia engraving and a full description, to that any
* n ^*ic will be able to build the Pret* Any com-
cuiritiou, post paid will be punctually attended to
1 A. D. BROWN.
Omtm. Jones county, April 2d. 1850.
Macon. July 23,1850.
49—ly
Iron and Sled.
R ECEIVING and in store, one hundred and fifty
ton* Swedes, English and American Bar Iron,
silver Spectacles, Plaited Waiter.. Castor, and Cake ! »°<i pitcher., aogar tonga, gravy spoous. Ac. of war-
£ - - ' ta " ’ H Candlesticks, P"™ • 1 ! vcr ' ndl “
Baskets of new and aplcndid patterns
cntlery.and a varetyotfnncy articles oaually kept in
our line. Guns,Pistol,, Game Bag*, wading Cups,Ac.
An assnrtiueiitofWinil, Brass and Wood instrument,
Aeeordion, and Violin,ofaplendid quality Clocks of
different patterns.
Clocks and Watches repaired and warranted. Piano
Fortes, from Nuns A Clarks, J. Chickcring. A. H.
Gale. Hailet A Davis'* Factories, which will be sold
feta 3-4 to^lYisehei wide. whkhi wUh a great vari- I cheap, and warranted. Guitar*. Guitar and Piano
ety of band, hoop, square.oval, half round boiler aud music, instruction books. ic ; Call
round and octagon caat steel, german steel, English
and American blister and apriug steel.foraale by
oct 15 E. B. WEED.
i ., l ’ ,,TI , rlc * T, :—Thii will certify that we witnessed sh e t , t Iron.’togetlier witlt'a large lot of -flat, aqur.ro
ra, p.utstina of Mr. William Johnson, iq Jones — ■ — *"— ,: -’-
r 4«y.the perfurraance of a Cotton Press recently
“rawJsr.d patented by Mr. A. D. Brown, of Clin-
foudean; with confidence, recommend it to the
Jk- t Ill great power, convenience and simplicity
rc-trttrr, remlera it, in our eatimation, the belt
^u»c lute seen. It pack, downward, which we
kts 'try essential; can he placed linear the lint
Koasly !»Ia«lc Clolliins.
T HE subacriber* keep on hand and are receiving
weekly, a large stock of Winter CLOTHING,
. , consisting of cloak., black and brown cloth coats, bo
ss desired, and can be easily covered in and I ,mess coats, over^coat*.pants, vesta and a general a*
< »sty durable. I aortroentof all kind of good* naoally kept in a cloth
SAMUEL GRISWOLD, ( n g store, all of which are offered at unusually low
- VVINSHIP & SON.
MJM
HORATIO BOWEN,
THOMAS HUNT. •
JONA. PARRISH
41
«. It. ROHCUS.
r^rEStomanofaetore all hinds or CAN-
. yWES. CORDIALS. AND SYRUPS, at his
">’• I-H. A W.8 Ellis' Drug atore, Cherry
g 3** r .Cotton Avenoe, Macon. Ga.
.7* c “>4iet are are plwara made of the beat mate*
_ u’ljparkrd, and warranted to stand the weatli-
, **” cr *kiaiselftliat he esn at all timo* give
'Tr'Uisfartion to thou-: wh > may patronise him.
Candy Pyramid* ornamented for Ball*
’•fowled ®^^ rdor * ^ miB to wn or country prompt-
Bales 3-4 brown shitting*; 5 do 4-4 dosbeetings; 2
do 5-4 do sheetings, for sale by
J.A.AS.S. VIRGIN.
sept 24
EDDYALATHROP.
Agricultural Implements.
S UBSOIL, sidebill. ditebiug one and two horae
turning Plows, straw cutters end corn .heller.,
foreale by **• ‘VEfoD,
. noilEUT FINDLAY'
iron founder
t».._*•» wanuracToaxii or
. EHIilNKS AM) IsOll.EltS.
i^O. ofOcaringand shifting for Mill*, ofeve-
512dmwlpttoo; BARK AND 8UGAR MILLS.
(jTrjPprcned patterns; Also, Irons fur Hill lock’s
•«dSn d Col ton Press, (Jin (.'car. Plates
iu* kept constantly on hand; the whole of
it^* Warranted to bo of the best mate-
•*! workmanship, and will be sold on aecommo-
Shop*, opposite Presbyterian Church,
Freni, » n d W.lnqt street*.
- Tfojtay M,!850. 41—ly
Beauty and Gconotny Combined.”
| , HE 0i *0 VIRGINIA DYE-lIOCSEt
hika) has from its ashes risen, with all its
^ ir,B “-^ 0 ri8i»»« c ol'»r.t o be.tow.
I a C. wbtc riker most respectfully inform* hia eoa-
U«Zr! u yd the public generally, that bia estab-
I Caw , forn rebuilt, and can now bo found on
h * of the Washington Hall, where
Prepared to execute in the beat man-
'•r«ad» branches ol Dyeing, Jlenovni-
all kinds of Ready Made Clorii-
kiidhS^.Dmui. Shawls, Bonnets and ail
'*m„. .. Dc ^,? 0 °da damaged by use. Ladies and
t:! * i, >i|i 1 lr. , ideaae label all articles sent to this
•'Mjre Goods from all part* oftbeatateaent
I •ikttt ” fc eiveprompt attention andforward-
*#|(4<dherahaving warp filling to color,
’’•klUiu.. , 1e,r iutereatto teat the virtues of this
“ er, ooa wishing Homespun dyed,
I J- reLlae-r ^ jr black the warp moat bo pur-
» ur "rown a copperas calur, and for green
'*« white.
•plls**** u>l,, t be paid on delivery ofGood*.
^— JOHN C. LOGAN.
Jn »■— Cnrpoiinst..
J yj Tape,try Velvet. Brdasela 3 ply and
.fob ^*'0 Carpeting, ruga, mat*, Ac fir sale by
I ftrfia—-- WINSHIP A SON.
v*joi«Y^r
I jni k(r,e :
2000 L,...,.
Osnaburgs and cotton yarn*; domeitic *trine and
plaidi • brown iheeting* and *lurtjng*, bed ticking*.
Lss-SBr* ~ "iviV 3 Hir'TsoV“
V oct 29
100
jail 7
Feathers,
Sacks Tennessee Goeae Feathers, for sale
fore**honlyk?b bbb A DICKINSON.
To farriace Makcre,
A Largo lot of article* for carriage make r*. consis
ting of springe, axle*, daahe*. bub*, spokes, la-
la,tTtCe '' ed by ItOSSACO.
40 1,31,8 Sto * rt ’* refioed s “p ,r
10 dn crushi'd
5 do powdered
20 hhd* brown sugar*.
do
do
.. For tale by
SMITH & OLIVER.
A
lOO Dollars Premium
PREMIUM Of OS* Illl.VDttK.D poLLAHS will be
may 28
41—ly
Colton Press. ,
W E propone pnttins oneofoornew and improvcu
COTTON PRESSES in c«cli cotton conn
ty in this state. We will give bond lor the iP* r
formanee of the Preia for ten years, and if it ia not as
conil at that time. »a when bnilt. we forfeit the bond.
The Press whon bailt is six feet from the ground
We banter the world with speed or Ppwer. *
further information, address (post paidi Selma. Aia.
nov26—Cm W. F. k C. J. PROVOST
25
dec 3
Rutter! Rutter!!
Kegs selected best Goshen Bolter. Jnst re
ceived, it is extra nice, send and tty it, at
j C. A. ELLS k SON.
s. Srfii * oliver, '
%w.h and* .n kind, of colors for Painter ; u.e,
wit ch will be told low.
Sctv Books,
HffTWfri Just Received—Cumming’s
—‘. .South Africa, Alton Locke, The Tailor
and Poet. The Lntterels. Garland's Life
ofJuhn Randolph of Roanoke, Youth Cnruual by Mias
Hannah Gould, To Love by the author of James
Montjoy,Mother* Recompense, a sequel to Home
Influence by Grace Aguila; Shannondale by Emma
D. E. NevittSoutliworth'.Deacrted Wife by the same
long named lad v; Horace Templeton by Lever; The
Iron Mask by Alex.Dumas; Comic Lcctnrea by Val
entine;Experience* of Richard Taylor. Esq.; Master
of Donovan; Forcit Rose: Light and Darkness or
Mysteries of Life; Lynch'* Dead Sea Expedition, the
chesprr edition; Stories shoot Animals, and aboot
Bird*, bv the editor of the Youth'a Cabinet; Byrne*’
Mechanical Dictionary, and many rtiier work* in tbe
various department* of Literature and Science.
Subscriptions taken to Harper’s ie«- Monthly Mag-
„ine. JOSEPH M. BOARDMAN.
jan 21
ty-XEW OMNIBUS. JSX
rja The New Omnilma, built to order
" lexpreatly for the Ftoyd aud Lanier
Houses, is now running to and from
each Haifroad Depot. Call* for Pbivatx Passen
gers made punctually, on notification being made at
cither House, or our stable.
June 10 43 MASON A DIBBLE.
Silver plated waiter*, cake basket*, cn, au sticks.
castors,anufferiand traja, butter tubs. sal u( j d inns
tanl cups, sugar baskets, Ac. of new rich a elegant
••J' 1 ®*- , . , ,
Silvered and gilt girandole, porcelain vaaea, lard
lamps, Ac.
ivory handlo knives and forks in setts snd knives
extra; silver plated fruit knives, childrens knives and
forks. Ac-; napkin rings, finger rings, tea trays in setts
ard singly.
Received by late arrivals and for sale onfatrterms
by E. J. JOHNSTON,
oct 22
Ilals aiid Caps.
200 eases of every description, twenty
. five percent less than can he bought in
Macon ataoy other establishment.
jan21 BKLDEN A CO.
Roots ami Sliocs,
A fine assortment, nod as cheap as
ccan ba bought iu tbe city. *
jan21 BKLDEN A CO.
Umbrellas.
A large assortment of every description
2? and at reduced prices.
jan si BELDEN A CO.
Jl
. I Opium
| Iodine
DRUGS.
Cherry-street, near Cotton Avenue,
MACON, GEORGIA
Jt J. H. AW. S. ELLIS are receiving.^.
V-C-f and keen constantly on hand a general yj
}j£ assortment of DRUGS AND MED I- U
VINES— as follows:
Alcohol, full strength Calomel
Antimonials Acids ,
Mercurials Cubehs j Iodide
Iudigo Msdder | Copperas
ALCOHOLIC EXTRACTS OF
Dandelion I Stramonium I Sarsaparilla
Henbane Aconite I Coloeynth Com.
Coniura I Belladonna | Gentian
PA TENT MEDICINES.—Old. Dr. J. Town
scud's sarsaparilla; Sand*' do; Wiaur a Balsam Cher
rr ; sarsap.rilla Pills; Jayne's Alterative; Hair Dye;
svrup Naptha;Tetterand Ringworm Ointment; Dead
shot; Cholera Remedy; Trasses; Body Braces; Cherry
Pectoral; Jew David - * Plaster, Expectorant; Veran
fngc; Cholagogne; Pile and Itch Otutment; Extract
Bucho;aeidlit* Power*.
Capping cases. Ac.; Paint*. Varaiah. Glaas. Pu tty
PERFUMERY.—Premium shaving cream; fancy
soaps; Extract Rose; Verbena; Pachonly; Moak; Co-
locne. varionacliotce qaalitiea; Jenny Lind Pomade;
Ox marrow, Ac. _ ,
Vinegar. Rouge. Flaronng Extracts. Ac.
On hand, the concentrated compound ayrap of
Queen’s Delight and sarsaparilla, ao highly recom
mended by Dr. Froat and other physician*, in ex
treme cases of Rheumatism, Liver Complatots.white
swellings. Ulcers of the Throat, coughs, aerofoil, »y-
nhilis, eruptionaof the akin, tetttir. Janndice, Ac. _
P Also- 1 * et of fine Dentist - * Instruments, consist
ing of 52 different instrument*. iu a fine mahogany
Ct Forsale below New York retail price
£5?*PIiysici*ns aod families aoppU
market w'ill adroit
MIX & KIRTLAND,
Would return their sincere thanks, for tho
very liberal patronage they have re- - - ...
_ _ ccived for-tlic last ten years, and thejt—la
most respectfully solicit a continuance of the saute.
They would also inform their friends aud the public
generally, that they are now opening at their NEW
STORK opposite the Washington Hall, an entire
new stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, mostly of
our own manufacture, and which we shall offer at
prieesthat cannot fail to satisfy all who wisii to pur
chase a good article. at aa low prices as the same
quality- can be purchased in the city or state- We
shall be receiving weekly tnpplie. and hnpebyitrict
attention to please all who may patronise us.
We shall also keep a good assort(ggnt at tho OLD
STAND, where one of the firm will remain until next
spring, where we shall be pleased to see our old
friends, and all who may favor os with a call.
MIX A KIRTLAND.
Macon. Dec. 3.1850.
Cash Store.
T HE subscriber is now receiving.* large stock of
Fancy and staple l»rr Good., suitable forthe
fall and winter trade, which lias been bonght on the
best ofterms iu the New York market, and which
will be sold low torcash. Hia friends and tlio public
generally, are requested to give liim a call,
oct 15 GKO. W. PRICE.
100 Negroes For Sale.
T HE undersigned intend keeping constsntly on
hand a first rate lot of Virginia and North Caro
lina NEGROES. which they will sell as low as any
men in the country. Wo therefore invite all who
wish to purchase, to call and aee ns before purchas
ing elsewhere, at the old stand of Messrs. A. J. A D.
W. Orr, on Cottuu Avenue.
JOS. M. COOPER.
REDMOND BUNN.
david McDaniel.
Macon, sept 10,1850 4 6m
shine nn. wiiboutu further diminution of the
feeble illumination to which she has be, n re
duced f Mas she any security for Ihe futuref
She lias none—none, save iu the limit which ad
verse power may aee fit to impose upon iinelf
So f .r a* the government is concerned, this is all
she may hope for. No legal assurances of future
security ure to he found in the c uiaiitution, or in
wliut, by the delusive cant of the day. is termed
ihe compromise. There ia aiifety in neither, ia
if in ihe compromise! fWe use the term, al-
compl
-pirit. Lawyers applied to il precedents trained
f -r entirely different subjects ; jnri<t», led awav
by the general current iif opinion, sustained 1 tbo'
application; while a observation, wept over the
s a-e of the unhappy captive, of whose actual
condition it curefujly preserved nn ignorance. 1 o--
fluenoes surrounded us, on all aides, to inculcate
■ lie leading idea, that our avatem was ill ittelf
wrong and injurious, criminal and impoverishing.:
It i* hi wo\ s easier In permit nlliera to think for
ns, than ttinsanine the la»k of reasoning fur our^
though we abhor the deception which hns led to ! Jh] V e S ; and thus many, if not most slaveholders.
much utilise of language.) Why, that nfiects to
ce tie ouly the question of the day ; it given up
promis- s |„r (lie future—it as.iune* In give none
—it could give none. It is the creation of a
piesent maj irily, which could not bin! it* auc-
c- ssor*. What fatuity to rely upon a compact
which disregards the constitution. The cousin it-.
It in is itself the highest ol compromises, nud a : admitting we were wrong. Thanks to
compromise with guarantees. Yet. wlrru ibis ha* energy with which there tiilao position* '
been act aside, aud guarantee destroyed, we are pne-se.l upon ns, we were at length driven t<
Paper Hangings.
J UST received u large stock of all qualities,
oct 15
GKO. W. PRICE.
JpAINTS, Oils and YViudotv (iluss—Jostre-
reived by
oct 22
ROSS A CO.
Cauldrons, Sngnr Boilers, etc,
O N hand, a number of Cauldrons from 25 to 90 gal
lons; also, sugar Boilers of various sixes, which
with a large assortment of Hollow ware, comprising
of pots,ovens aud spiders, are foraale by
oct 15 E. B. WEED.
Hats, Boots and Shoes,
rp. A large assortment silk, fur and wool Hats,
U ,J Men's and boya Caps, Men, women
>5 A children Sbnes. several casea Boots*~* —
2500 pair* Negroaboes ROSS 4 CO.
oct 22
Saddles and Bridles.
A large lotjuat received
ROSS A CO.
/'sen 1000 pair Negro Shoes a superior article
1000 y-4 Blankets, heavy article
1200 Negro Hat*, assorted qualities, foraale tow by
oct 22 SMITH A OLiVER.
Gentlemen in want of a fine calt Boot, can
find them by calling on
marlg MIX A KIRTLAND.
New Goods! New Goods!!
L OGAN A ATKINSON. Have just received aud
are now opening at their new atore, comer of
Second and Cherry streets, a large and choice stock
of seasonable. Foreign A American 1)6 Y GOOD.u
They invite their friends and the public to come aod
aod examiue the Goods, confident that nothing to
equal in atyle their present stock, haa ever be
fore been offered in Macon. Purchasers are invited
to call and examine for themselves. oct 15
Gnns.
A Fine assortment of double and single barreishot
Guns. Also, a lot ol Gumph’a celebrated full
and halfstockcd Rifles on band, and forsale by
oct 15 E. B. WEED.
Paint Brtisliesnud Window Glass.
J UST received, a large lot of French and Ameri
can plate Glass. Also, & fall assortment of Paint
and Varnish Brushes. E. U. WEED,
oct 15 .
expected to rely upon an arrangement without
pledges, and iti the lace, tub. of full unlice that it
is to serve only a temporary purpose—that it is
but a b-dting place ou the rimd tu unlimited
power. What has been ihe fate of other comprn
mises ? Mas the Missouri compromise been ob
served 7 Its great originator, Mr Clay, bus been
foremost in its destruction. Was tbe tariff* of
1833 retained I Mr. Clay lias given us the history
gradually adopted the often repeated assertion,
a ni wi re wont to admit, in argument, that onr
ystem whs. iu nil points, inferior to others,-and’
could < lily lie sustained on the plea of neceituiiy.
Tim ndinissioli was fatal tu our cause ; it strength
ened onr opponents, by conceding limy were
right, and weakened confidence in ourselves, by
1 thb
were
driven'to
necessity of investigating the. subject from it»
very depth; we were forced to think for our
selves. Satisfied that the results of the institu
tion were not iu accordance wiib necessary d»-
ductioMS from such premises, powerful intellects
were induced to retrace the line of argument, and
examiue carefully the grounds upon which it was
based. The invesligation ia of comparatively re-
tdate; bill it* results are of vast importance.
of its repeal. In one of hi* speeches, during the j |t fins effected n revolution in the intelligence of
last session of Congress, he said that as the periud : m B Soulfi, which places ilie system upon an im-
upprnnehed when the rale of duties was to he- j pregnable position. It bus beeu examined from
come permanently low, be liimself urged upon ■ every point of view, and we believe Hint every
ihe V*an Boren administration a movement o re- examination lias increased jt* value. 11V are snt-
s ore ibehigh duties. Whnl a ounfessiou I IVhai ifiri now that we are right—right politically indue-
an unblushing aviiwiii. Subjected tu all i::s iu
-conveniences, the South was to enjoy none of its
advantage*, and tho contriver of tbe plan vvrsthe
promoter of its desti action. After such an exhi
bitinn of faitli, mtiat we lint be senseless, it vre
rely ujnui a compromise as binding. How low
must vve have sunk i.i estimation, when such a
proposition is gravely tendered for our accep
tance |
Will 'be cons'ilutinn ever again protect ns 1
trinity, and ithove till, religiously, iu all timi
come,-this last, alone, will bean unfailing aunts
of strength The universal feeliug now is. relig
ion fives usher holy sanction; a ill hop ted by the
old dispensation, iu conformity wish the new, hh
Christian men. we cannot give up the institution—.
vve dure not resign the trust of governing that
race, vvlin h ive hem assigned to ns to preserve
from barbarity tool paganism, it is not within
scope to exhibit the grounds of this fuiih ; it
Let usexaniiue its guarantees for our institutions 7 ! has already been done by several: vve intend only
^PPLES-56 bbls fine red Apple a, by last steam
er. for sale by
dec 24
C. A. ELLS A SON.
Groceries.
R OSS A CO. are now receiving their usnal hea-
- vy supply of Groceries lor the fall aud winter
trade, among them are the following articles:
500 sacks salt, 50 hiids sugar
100 bbls Stewart's refined sogar
10a bags Rio coffee. 50 bags Java coffee
25 lihdsCuba Molasses,50 bbls N O Syrup
100 bbla extra family Flour. 100 boxes cheese
Mackerel, Bacon. Tobacco, Pepper, spire, teas, can
dles. soap, starch,sal aaratus, pot ash. and every other
article nanally kept in a grocery store. oct 22
To Faatilles.
A Superior article sugar lmme Syrup, for sale by
oct 22 SMITH A OLIVER-
L ADIKS CUFF PINS.—For sale by
jan 28 K. J. JOHNSTON.
6 * Tons Baltimore Hollow-ware , ,
> 400 pieces light New York do. For sale by
dec 10 BRAY. CARHART A CO.
Pocket Cutlery.
•J /YO Dos. cheap pocket Cotlery, at wholesale or
1”') retail.
25 dosen extra fine do do. For sate by
dec 10 BRAY. OARHART A CO.
ST1 Il/r CORNICE* * CURTAIN It AND*
aJT A now aupply of new and beantifnl patterns, at
jan 28° E. J. JOHNSTON'S.
They nre the Popular vole, the Presidential
veto,The Senatorial balance. Jim Judiciary. Can
one of the.-e lie retted nn ' The popular vote has
long ince passed nwav Irom ns The Pres deu-
tial vein, iu a matter (if sectional difference, l'o -s
with the popular vote, for iimie hut one pledged
to the purpose of the popular majority rmi hold
the office. The instance vve have cited, of Mr.
Polk’s approval of the Oregon hill, shows how
o menti >n the fact, w hich extensive conference
and rninmmiication with all parts of ihe South
authorize us to niinoiiuco. We are devoutly
ill inhfil f *r it—il* prevalence will forever make
the Sontb u nation of heroes, and. if nerd be, of
maityrs. Heroic martyrdom has never bean sub
dued.
In pnrsning the investigali in in order to decide
whether; s icially.onr institution? nre correct, it i»
powerless ir ia in such a contest, even when in p, rfectly legitimate In compare them with the
the bauds ol our friend*. Tim U*t. the heat..the j institutions of other civilised nntioo*. It would
he unfair aud iiiocieulific, to attempt to contrast
s-ronge.-t giiarante-. senatorial equality has goiie
Tbe admission of California has at mice, and for
ever. destroyed the equality between tbe sec
tion*. which had existed from the adoption of the
constitution. Gan w e banish from recolleciinn*.
that, by a prescribed majority, any chain.-- in that
instrument can he effected. It is not. in tiself,
uncbangable. Within itself it lot* arranged the
power l«r it* change. The requisite majority is
already nearly attained in the iowe--House. The
•erared majority in the Senate wilt enable it,at
any time, to increase tbe balance against ns n,( to
the requisite point. New Mexico ami Utah must
come iu a* anti.sbtvery ,S’*fe*. Michigan is nl«
them with a stale of imaginary perfection,
bum all the trials and evil* of human nature, and
then stigmatise « country because il is not an
Utopia. We shall therefore examine the social
condition, ss it exists elsewhere, nud compare onr
own witli it. If vve shall he aide to prove that
tho general spirit of mo lern civilization 1ms al
ways heretofore produced, nnd will necessarily
continue to produce, certain mL-i.sy evils, from
which wo are I're-d, whilst, at '.he s i-io lime, wo
me ill the enjoyment of eqoal Irene! is. vve shall
claim the palm for the civilian' !• n ol the Southern
States. We a o aware that, to give nn nmole
view of the subject from this p int, would ne»
ion of a
ready preparing for division: the immense ex
panse if California enn he subdivided into nny j m-nd u volume, -ill nut mere
number of States, to reinforce the majority of the j revi. w, for it would require a s- ir citing a
Senate, whilst over the door of the capital is | of the ch-r-cttrist'c systems of different
tnired, in burning characters, «N« more slave j at the present era. We ahull, therefore. I
Slates ahull be admitted into this Uuiou.” This - content ourselvis with rapid •eueraltzati.
ia our cmistitolioual doom. j our kind reader to regard our rctfoctious iu
What of the Judiciary 1 What can it do 7 All •"Kg?'™*' •»»» f '^'t-’d argumv-.its.
is to be effected unde/form of ,hy cons.it,! Labor lie. at he f m"datum »1 lmr
The Judiciary is belotess. Residec. ... very run- I '! In
struction is'iu the hand* of the advertfe Ureaidertt • t ® a *'' , , - , . . . .
Whilst they nre against ns, whet m " u ate delerm.md by tbe mode -Its «
— ’ ■ ■ - 1 non. There is mulling earthly which m>
struction
nud Senate.
30
i:;iggi"g< and Bale Rope.
Bales Gonoy Bagging, 1(10 pc* Dundee do
icky Rope, 50 d
300 coil* Kentucky Rope, 50 do Russia do
l price.
plied as low at the
nnv 12
and Otnaliurgi. Ncsro Blankets
7»,* good assortment,for isle hv
SMITH .V OLIVER.
^ Heir Restorative, forsale by
. EDDY/ LATHROfo
T RON—fiweedeslrou from! 1 “ chc ‘
I Rand - {to(inches
Hoop
Knund and n«{titro Iron.i
Oval J and IO do
dee 10
BRAY
II sizes
For nib
,CARHART
ow 1 V
co.
Huts. Caps tttttl Straw Good
Cheap fur ca*h or credit, whenever
willing to pay oaoc a yea-.—,
hose who do not comply with tbe above -
n sore credit at tbt» establishment,
no nt-- e cre SSLpEN A CO.
ra> cf >
they
1 1 hob
an
Staple nnd Fancy Dry Goods.
R OSS A CO. are now receiving tlieir Fall and , _ _
Winter supply of GOOD*, consisting ofailks, 25 do Manilla do: cotton rope, press rope of various
cashmeres, delaines.' po’piins. bombssins. alpacas, sizes. ROSS A CO.
crapes. French, English and American Prints, cam
brics, muslins. hosiery, glove*, handkfs. lincns.lnwns.
diaper, bleached and brown shirtings
drillings, flannels, kerseys, lioseys, twee 1
1 cloths, casimeres, satinents, blankets, toget
I slcncit every article ever kept ic a Dry Gccd
,rwItAN«ES-
VF «ale by
1000 Orancen in fine orde
C. A. ELLS A
and for
iON.
I RANGES—400J fine,for sale hv
C. A. ELLS k SON.
0‘L a ->4 ;j
will their t**ol be? Tint*, tbo bnlmico of pow<
•un longer exi*t*. To a •Uile«mi»n «»f pure cletjgqs j
am) unclouded intellect. tliiR, even if it occurred 1
by accident, wmtld be the cf»n*e of great concern ; ! 1
hut wben coupled with the fact thnt its d^strnc* |
tiou has been achieved wi»h t!i« intent to destroy
tho poise of interests, it is not only affirming—it
is ominous.
Our power in the Union is nr end far protection.
We rhll hdil splendor to other-;; we c«n give no
defence to nurselveR. Com n - inif* *. gnnrantpo,
constitution, nre nil in the power of rhew** le-unetj
against or. Forbenrance is a’l wo can claim.
Nay, rrort: lit ; • we/ of The gv.-errxo.:*. >f
iulii».»u of a tnuti
ttamis to capital.