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vbiier| Me Geht-e, J. J. Hu'cl irsrn. lltrleit and Madigan anil David Boren. We are also in- j formed »hn sirs. A. Adams, the talented actress who was boarding at the Planters’ Hotel, lost her costly ward rope and jewels to a large amount. Charles Horn, an Irishman, was dangerously hurt by a fail, m attempting to escape from the Hotel when in llames. His arm and thigh were broken, and his skull much injured. Since the above was in type, we have ascertain ed that the fire did originate m the Journal Office, and was probably the result of accident, as some individual, unknown to us, had taken the lib erty of going ia there on Sunday night with a caudle. A > THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS Os Mirabeao B. Lamar, President of the Re public of Texas, to bothElouscs of Congress, delivered on Monday the 10th December, 1838. Cenileiucn of the Senate and Ifovse of llepresen talives—and Friends and Fellow Citizens: Invited by the suffrage of my fellow citizens to the chief inagrietracy of the republic, I embrace the opportunity whidh this solemn occasion pre set ;s, of tendering, my deep and enuduring grat itude lor their distinguished favor. When I re flect upon the great unanimity of the popular voice by which I am called to this station, 1 can not repress the painful apprehension that 1 may uot be able to fulfil the high expectations which such general confidence implies. And if 1 did not teel assured that the co-ordinate branches of government, ns well as the belter judgment of those whom 1 may be able to call into my coun- 1 e >s, won! 1 abundantly supply my deficiencies, I should lie constrained j to avoid a situation into winch I brine abilities so inadequate to the dis charge of its high and important duties. But in dulging the pleasing hope flint n n-ann hearted any liberal people will continue to judge of mv motives and my actions with the generous indul gence heretofore extended to me as their public servant—forgiving what is wrong, and sustaining what is right, 1 assume the duties of the exec ut.ve with the solemn assurance to this august assembly, that every effort in my power shall be made to strengthen and retain the confidence re posed in my disposition .o advance the happiness of the people, and to widen and confirm 'lie foun dations of our national institutions. [ place a high trust, my fellow-citizens, in the protection ot the Great Ruler of nations, who has never yet deserted a people whose virtues mav have entitled them to the blessings ol freedom. Driven into the assertion of out rights and the de fence ol our lives, by the tyranny and oppres sion ol those with whom it was our misfortune to be associated in government, providential inter ferenct in our behalf, from the beginning of the revolution up to the present period—guiding us in the paths of victory, and sustaining us in the hour ol difficulty, where our own wisdom tad filed, lias been so manifest and signal, that 1 can not but indulge the cheering belief that the Great Dispenser ol all blessings will still continue to prosper us in our future career; will be with us fti (ill ts 14 f limn auu .. t j . j . |f i enaible us to rear such a political supersMircture, for the preservation ot treedom. as tyranny cannot shake and time shall continually strengthen.— Let then the oblations of the heart be freely of lered to that Divine Being who hath thus far can ducted us to glory and prosperity through so many trying scenes; and whilst we would supplicate a continence of his protecting goodness,let it be our constant study to demean ourselves individually and nationally in such a manner as not to forfeit all claim to the munificence solicited, by the sel fishness ol our motives or lolly of our measures. Nor should we, in tne fullness ol prosperity, forget those gallant spirits whose military skill and manly energies, under the guidance of Provi dence, achieved the independence and hid the corner stone ol a young Republic, which we londly hope ngny yet excel those nations which hare arrived at maturity, in the purity of her in stitutious anti the stability ol her freedom. Whether the sons of the revolution have sealed their devotion to liberty by the biood of martyr dom, or whether they still survive to participate in the fruits of their valor; it is equally our duty, injustice to our own feelings and as a bright ex ample to those who are to come after us. to cher ish the memory of the dead and to reward the virtues of the living; and by so doing refute the slander of our and enforce the solemn truth that the generous and brave, who draw in defence of Texas, may rely with safety on the honor of her government. In the new sphere in which I shall soon be cal led to act, I trust I will bring with tne no feelings unbecoming the first officer of a free government. Nobler considerations than the gratification of selfish purpo .es ond proscriptive passions must cn gage the Executive attention. We have peace to procure, the public credit to establish, and the resources of our country to develope. These, and similar, are the great ronccrs which should engross the attention of every department of Gov eminent, and call forth the highest energies of enlightened patriotism. But they are not to be attained, fellow without reciprocal con fidence between the public depositors of powers. If distrust and jealously be allowed to take root in the different departments of Govern ment, and factious dissentions spring up in the bosom of our present peaceful and united popu lation, all the p forts of the patriot to advance the public weal will prove unavailing and abortive ; and the nation, instead of moving onward to that proud elevation that awaits her, must necessarily recado into a debased condition, and possibly sink into irretrievable ruin. As one who is ever ready to make a sacrifice of all personal considerations to the nation’s welfare, 1 entreat this enlightened assembly to receive the lenewed assurances ot my fixod determination, m the discharge of my officical duties, to be guided solely by the good of our common country ; and so far as iny humble abilities will permit, fulfil the expectations of a generous and confidin’’ oeo ple. ° 1 The character of my administration may he anticipated in the domestic nature of our govern ment aud pe iceful liabits of the people. Look ing upon agriculture, commerce, and the useful arts, as the true basis of national strength and glory, it will be my leading policy to awaken into Aigorjus ictivity, the wealth, ttilentand enterprise ot the co_u ni ry ; and, at the sum- time, to’lay the toundationof those higher institution for moral and 'J}* - vi.ture ; 'VTtJujt which no at, o-n democratic prlar.oles, can prosper, nor rife people mug preserve -heir liberties. In t,« It of our foreign intercourse. to done : family ' *; ' Ck ♦ and amicable relations wirli such as may be dis- | posed to reciprocate the policy, and avoiding all | protracted and [oerpffxing negotiations, court free and unrestricted eoturnerce wherever it may be the interest of our country to carry tho national flag. Preferriis; peace, but not averse to war, I shall be ever ready to adjust all differences with our enemies by friendly discussion and arrangement; and at the same time to be equally prompt to adopt eith'-r offensive or defensive operations, as their disposition and our ow n safety may rendtr neces sary. Unconscious of any selfish influences which are likely to draw me from the path of duty, 1 ho[>e, in the administration of our domestic af .hr, fflw«^Asfe k of ufficnf functions. I shall be-stow preferment upen the virtuous and intelligent of all parties who have (lie good of the country, and not their own ag grandizement, it> view—observe an equal and im partial balance between the rights, claims and in terest of every class of our fellow-citizens, deal ing justly with all-—intentionally wrong with none; sustain *he fredom of the press, the purity of elections, the right of opinion and the freedom and sanctity of religion; mainttin the integrity and independence of the judicary as the great dispensary of justice, and the correction of civil, criminal, aud constitutiunaal abuses ; economize the public resources; protect the frontiers; re commend equality of taxation, burtheniug none of the branches of industry for the benefit of others; discourage multiplicity of legislation ; patronize talents, integrity, and sobriety ; and support, with becoming liberality, all laudable and patriotic institutions founded hi reason and tested by experience. Above all things, my fellow-citizens, I shall feel it to be my duty to execute the laws with im partiality; to guard the public against fraud; to -hold every individual in an official st ttion in strict accountability, and under all circumstances and at evt-ry hazard, to maintain order and subordination within , and to repel all aggressions from without. If feelings like these shall animate my conduct, as 1 hope they will, and guide me through the toils, perplexities, and responsibilities of my sta tatiow, beneficial consequences cannot fail to flow to the public ; and l shall find, in a quiet con science and the smiles of a prosperous people, abundant remuneration for any sufferings, either of body or mind, which I may be doomed to en counter in the faithful performance of duty. As this is not the occasion for t’ue Executive to after his recommendatory councils for the ac4ion ol Congress, I must of course pass by, for the present, the devclopemcnt of those measures by which 1 hope to carry out the cardinal principles ol my administration. Neither, until tho Exec utive shall be installed into office, can he be sup posed to possess the information necessary to he presented for the consideration of that body At a period, however, as early as practicable. I shall be pleased, in compliance with the require ments of the constitution, tw unfold at length my views ot general policy, and suggf st such a course for legislative conduct as may seem to be most essential to an energetic, and successful direction I»u*mi«. nila.i, M ... -, _u„n j, cheerfully from the disposition which I see every where manifested, both by the people, and the co ordinate departments of Government, not only to sustain tho Executive in whatever ijust and judi c ous, but also under sU' h circumstances to adhere with fidelity to the constitution of the country, and to walk in the light of those great principles of national integrity and honor, which constitute the pride and glory of our young republic. There is, however, one question of the highest national concernment, on which l feel it a privi lege and a duty to addre*v myself to the great body of the people themselves- I mean the annex ation of our country to the American Union.— Notwithstanding the almw-t unanimous voice of my fellow-citizens, at one time, in favor of the measure; and notwithstanding the decision of tho national Congress at its last session, inhibiting the Chief Magistrate Irom withdrawing the proposi tion at tho cabinet of Washington; yet still I have never been able myself to perceive tho poli cy of the desired connect on, or discover in it anv advantage, ether civil, political, or commer cial, which could possibly result to Texas. But, on the conti ary,a long train of consequences,of the most appallling character and magnitude, have never failil to present themselves whenever 1 have entertained the subject, .and forced upon mv mind the unwelcome conviction that the step, once ta ken, would produce a lasting regret, and ultimate ly prove as disastrous to our liberties and hopes as the triumphant sword of the enemy. And I say this from no irreverence to the character and institutions of my native country, whose welfare I have ever desired and do still desire aborve any individual happiness. But a deep and abiding gratitude to the people of Texas, as we!! as a fervent devotion to those sacred principles of government whose defence invited me to this country, compel me to say however strong mav beany attachment to the parent land, the land of my adoption must claim my highest allegiance, and affection, her glory and happiness must he my paramount consideration ; and 1 can not al low tnyself to speak in any other than the language ot freedo*n ami frankness, on matters involving her safety, dignity and honor. When 1 reflect upon the invaluable rights which Texas w ill leave to yield up with the surrender of her independence—the right of making either war or peace—the right of controlling the Indian tribes within her borders—-the right of appropria ting leer public domain to the purposes of educa tion and internal improvement-—of levying her own taxes—regulating her own commerces and forming iier own alliance and treaties-- when I view her divested ot the most assentinl attributes of free government; reduced to the level of an unfelt fraction of a giant pow er, or peradventure divided into territorial districts, with governors and judges, and excise men, appoi nte and from a broad, to administer laws which she had no ade quate voice in enacting, and to gather imposts for the benefit ol those who levy them—-when 1 look upon her, as she soon will be. the conucopm of the world, pouring her abundant treasures into thelap ofanother people than her own—atiibutary vassal to remote and uncongenial communities as widely separated from har in pursuits as in dis tance, who are known to be opposed to her pe culiar and essential interest, and who arc daily sending forth their denunciations against her from the. fireside, the pulpit, and the council chamber; 1 and when 1 bear in mind that all this sacrifice of 1 right and character is to be made,for what-? for the priviiPge of going into a union in which carries wealth without proportionate influence—for the glory of identifying her fortunes with a gnrern- J rnenti n which a large portion of the inhbitartts are aHfruetf orsafety of tbs very inslitathms upon j THE GEORGIA MIRROR. which her own hopes of happiness are based ; a government embracing coutheting interests aud irreconcilable prejudices with lasting causes of domestic quarrel, where Texas can hope for noth ing but a participation in the strifes that distract the piblic councils, and after passing through many throes and convulsions be the means per haps jf producing or accelerating an awful caia>- trophe, which noue could be more ready to avert or sincerely deplore titan herselt --when I reflect upon these the inevitable and fatal eon- . sequences of the proposed connection, and then ■ turn from the dark aud dreary picture to the con templation of the high destiny that awaits our j country; the great prosperity which lies within ] her atl-iin.>>**”' •* ‘i<e will but appreciate lieruat- j oping aud controlling her incalculable resources; ! when I view Imr Cast extent of teiritory, stretch- ! iug from the Sabine to tiie Pacific and away to the j Southwest a> liras the obstinacy of the enemy ! may reader it secessary for the sword to make the j boundary; embracing ttie most and ■L_ht.V,j climate and the richest soil in the world, ar.d behold it is j all in u state of high cultivation and impr-n nicnt; ; her liiotintaiiiis o! minerals vie!, mg the:.' vast treasures to tfo touch of industry , her luxuriant pastures alive witL flocks and herds, aud her wide fields whitening with a staple commodity, in the production of which she ca rave no rival; with the world for tier market, and then consider the noble purposes t a wh -h tins i ummse and ex haustless wea'th may be applied, iu adorning and beautifying the country, providing for its safety . and defence, endowing institutions for the spread of virtue, knowledge and the arts, carrying to the door of every citizen of the Republic, peace, plenty and protection, and which in addition to these glorious and grand results, I look still farther to the important improvements which she wilt be able to devise in government, and to the entire revolution which her exam-dc a id free trade will effect in the commerce rtf other nations, emanci pating it from the thraldom of tariff restrictions and placing it upon the high grounds of equita ble reciprocity, all of which will as certainly flow from the maintenance of her present independent position as the sun courses tho heavens. When I reflect upon these vast and momentous conse quences. so fatal to iiircrfy, on the one hand, and so fraught with happiness and glory on the other, 1 cannot regard the annotation of Texas to the American Union in any other light than as the grave of fill her hopes of happiness ami greatness ; and if contrary to the present aspect of affairs, the amalgamation shall hereafter take place, l shall feel that the blood of our martyred heroes had been shed in vain—-that we had riven the chains of Mexican despotism only to fetter our country with more Indissoluble bonds, and that a young Republic just rising into high distinction among the nations of the earth, had been swallowed up and lost like a proud bark in a devouring vortex. That the people of Texas should have been in favor of anneration at the time their votes were given on the question is not a-matter of surprise when we.consider the existing condition of the country. She was left after the battle of San Jacinto, feeble and exhausted, without meats and without credit: her settlements broken up- U-V ..-.llnces nesoi.m-u I#jr luimess invasion , mill amidst all threatened in her defenceless situation with the return of the foe, and a renewal of the sad calamities of war. Under such a state of things, no wonder that the people, harassed and almost mined, bleeding with present wounds and apprehending a farther accumulation of ills, should be willing to purchase momentaiy security by a surrender oft V-i national i dependence.—• Perhaps there was wisdom in the choice; but I am free to confess that even at that time. amitEt the darkest period of our Country’s hiStorv, 1 never despaired of the Republic, but with Un shaken confidence in the strength of our cause, and ft full knowledge of what the energies of a free and determined people were capable of achiev ing, 1 raised mv feeble voice against the sacrifice which we were about to make, without any refer ence to the and ifficu it ies of the moment; and with an eye exclusively directed to the future glorv of the nation, and permanent prosperity’ and happi ness of all. But these imposing considerations which at one time rendered the proposed political con nection seemingly desirable, have lost tliier vali dity and force ; indeed they exist no longer.— Our desolated plains have become green mead ows and luxuriant fields. Where the iron car of war rolled with destroying energy, the plough share of the husbandman is driven in peace and safety ; instead of a sparse and suffering popula tion, weighed down with poverty and blighted hopes, we behold a powerful and prosperous peo ple, daily increasing in wealth and numbers, hap py in tliier present posse.-sion and looking for ward to still higher and more glorious results.— Invasion, too, has lost i*s terrors. Conscious of our own strength, we know very well that the enemy has greater reason to apprehend danger Irom us than we from him. A change has come over the aspect of our affairs. We have rise,: from our prostration with redoubled energies. And shall we now, in the midst of glorious hopes and increasing vigor, persevtre in a suicidal pol icy, originally founded in necessity rather than in choice ? Would it not be far better for us, since the reasons which influenced our former verdict can have no further application, to re-consider that verdict, and of good and valid showing re verse thejudgmeut, Never was a people so favorably sit:n?p<| as we are, for the establishment of a wise and hap py government. We have Trendy laid the grburf ! work successfully and well, and it H only ncres | snrv now. that we pay proper attention to the strength and symmetry of the superstntcAire.— As in the natural sciences, discoveries are daily bring made, so in the art of good government, the girea teacher. Time is continually suggestiag new and important changes which, as a wise pro w? should be ever ready advisedly to adopt, un rWorrert by the tread of innovation ;%vith conscious j rectitude lor our guide, move holdy onward in , tlie rapid inarch of improvement, and keep peace with the progress of successful experiment. The American constitution is certainly the highest cf fort ot political wisdom, and approaches more nearh to perfection than anv other social com pact for the government of n an : ret a fair trial of i fifty years has detected in that sacred chart many i serious and alarming errors, w! icli if we will but I wisely avoid, at the same time adopting its favor able features, and availing ourselves of all mo dern experience, we shall soon be able to dovisl* fc perfect a system of our own which shall surpass its model far as that has excelledal! nthprs. To achive this desirable end, we must turn to the great vol ume of htsjory that lies open before ns. abd profit by the lessons it teaches. \V« ma y gather from its faithful record?, no! nnlv a ’knowledge of ffiiat has b'ceu tefttsJ by dflhr n'sftoffs*, ami found } 1 to bi* pnctifially benesitud o. pcruicou.-- , bu we maybe taugiit tne more s.ilemu am! impo-mut truth, that -the instability -.1 goveiaiuwuts has uot i -sn ted lio'ni any tiling inlier-rtt iu the na ture ;.. utiiui iiistiiuiion, tu liourisu and decay Id e it: v -_c ib-e kiugnout, but ir-in the fact that all v, thitm' exception of the American con stuuuou, have been the ie»ult of cuaiice, vice, ind.rapacity. instead ol being tensioned by re lh-cGou, and based upon the solid grounds of pri vate integrity <e.l public morals. The princi ples of virtue aud justice are unchangeable and indestructible, and the government v/i ich shall be reared upon the one and administered upon the other, cannot fail to be an eternal bulwark to ibe riiihM pi rn m ■ Ue founding a government upon a written compact between the people and their rulers, is 1 certainly a wise invention. By circumscribing : the bouudariesofpower.it deprives ambition oi ; the means of misrule. Its chief exieiletnc. Low ever consists in the confidence aud safe tv which i every individual must feel io the enjoyment oi i his rights under a tenure of his own Vie t.uii. j He holds them not, bv the um-e-tain dictum (.fail arbitrary potentate or privileged order of men, but by virtue ol » high instrument, the standard ot all rule and law, adopted hv the snccial servants ot the people, and clearly defined, tpproved and ratified by a whole community. But ■- hdt would it avail a people, fellow citizens, though 1 ; r " - body in their constitution the wisest j-iovi. and the most salutary doctrines, if they ihoub he wanting in the necessary firm ness and a otism to respect and obey thery f It is that the advantages of such a svste; ;i upon a faithful compliance of .ill t-;-. t * terms of the compact. If the people -a h different depaitments oi , m adhere with fidelity to it? fitter -, - • t nation will he able to preserve .\r -edo , ness and independence But-. ~>- either th-a people or the pn>--.i ■ , - mindful ot rlw-ir obligations to its --.r :v. -»!• suffer themsclve. to be >ur.'fi •>-.• *> c • - baleful passions, or be -•■‘due-- V . p - - - gestions of -i temporary and m •» cy. into vn Dtion of i: - bl <r, ■ • inevitable con.eeqti' mes will • credit, the desmirtio, of priva. o *fi a<• the subversion ol ail order, mu. f - important it is, then to s,'- ; i ■ sacred charter of (tv*- iherties. ! ' croachments, whether ni:;;h i'.-, • , selves, or by those e-t- (.cd w • ions. There is aprons m se: tne . t. to overleap the barrier tha> «; >• !< n the his selfish desires. As itulivi utils, we are * trained from the violation of the touchy /he fear ot punishment; but as eonimnniti'-s, wo have uothiiig to withhold us from an infringement oi the constitution, except that high morciitvand hon est pride which make tiioviminns and eultgliter..< «i bosom led fiat its country’s honor is ns ov. -Tience 1 deem it the nrst duty ot i patriot, an . the highest cadence of patriotism, to rher.-ii a ; respect the constitution of his countty. Nor can 1 conceive of a more dnege otts enemy to liberty than the popular chic-i i o -lull <hsc.-/, its authority <•■ '■••Uimv pier? :t ft. • r t acting lor the good of the people. So r, ,i nos «t state policy nor prc*: ; ntled em-i -.•ei tiesen 1 ": ; tify its violation. *1 mice any anti all circmnstnn ces, its infraction is n ' i c dnngero is than treason an<l its dethronement is the death of liberty. Lei me then invoke tin* people o'" Texas to stand h , their constitution ! —ljettis offer no violence ir its precepts ami restrictions. Let ns bow t< tin supremacy of its anthoriiy. Let it be ,nr clou by day and our pillar of tire by n-gi-.t. Having all confidence in the dis-.ositten anc ability of o>ir country to sustain its-if from all in vasions r>f its ein ;mes, and tibiy fatistk-d that the Executive will meet with the hV.irty eo-.,| ( ratio, of an enlightened and patnogc pern'lc, in.wjjatev er may be necessary for the | resi r.tion'of n:i taonal integrity and honor, it only t< mains for mr to pledge myself, under the solemn requirements of : Constitution, to a faithful fulfilment ofrny official duties. and FRA BEAU R. LAMAR. Houston, December 10th 18dH, I'ro i! . itri. - Mt/roec.V. Bill In." YV if a AM) FL-'riihJA KAIL E O A L>. The BaUimore *. rr.enc;; i of the 10th inst., ir, copying an an io it m th-s pap- u !atiVe to tin and the ap . . a| C hit i Engini h - ri ,V. $ : ; Tbe v. tuk here rut sued to is undoubtedly 7 on jof groat importance. Tfo harbor ot Brunswick. • near it, «->.tn.-me soutne; i corner ct the Georgia 1 coast, is saui tob, the very best on the southern j seaboard, and the Railroad will open a direct and ; rapid communication between it a id the western j sii! uhepcnmsul i of Florida, thence to Pensacola i Mobile ano New Orleans, the ir tercourse is safe j a'" l easy for steamboats. The dangers and delays of navigation around the Cape of Florida will thus be avoided, and trade and travel to a very large amount will avail itself of this n*w route be tween the North and South. We are satisfied. howe> it, that a still more ad vantageous route than that just referred to i s to be , found lor a Rail road across the peninsula ofFlor uda. By stearing at a point on the St. John’s 1 'E'er, t > wh eh then; is at all time , a sate and en I sy-n rigation for large steamboats, a Bad road ; !,in y he cariedacross to the Gulf bv a direct and favorable route of about forty mile - only. R v means of this Road, in connection v uli a sun table steamboat line plying bet wren it and New Orleans avi 1 Mobile*, on the one side, and tv extending the •ft--sent direct line of steamboats between iialti moie c-_ and( havk’stfiu t(- the St. .John’s river, on tin* other, travellers could be conveyed with eas and certainty \o ft rt days. or probably less between Baltimore and New Orleans. We arc firmly of the opinion too, that a proper and united effort on the part of ofir citizens. pm forth to a moder ate extent only, womd b- the n ans of rend rit Baltimore what nature m’ended her to be-- the great commercial mart from which the South would draw its snppl es of foreim aid ?! .mcstic manufactures, inexi liangt i , « j product of its soil. For the favorable notice taken ofthis enterprise and onr harbor, in the above ovtipt we are in debted to th-« editor of thi Anren m ut j. : n tion to Jus prefer- ; i ' X river across Florida, we ta!<r th- J .'itv ofXbnht till" a lew rr:t rb, The most raw n.Me route f-r'th,- r. •--.lienre and expedition ot t!.iv< :l? ; ai,d the r. h the choice is in great - r(l , - . v>; t „ ooc ' of economy ami’s,we I. Tl, Brum w>k and Florida Jv.,il Road co'inhiences atom of tJu p st of the southern ports, at u point rm the Atlantic further t..at) HitjfojK* of reasonable length which can be titadc between thi v. > .teas. It pr tceedtio it . wes'.tftn (e.iiin.u- ■ -lai-:. tne (test uorts i*«, oil !iie (i.iilm *- iidir a direct line tow;> r; ; Aiobile, New Orleans <>nd Feitssii.ola. Front tin* consideration m is | i! a; it muei hate tl.e ao vantage in sptni i;.-«. ai l t'.e oilier nval ion ten as well as that it will eveotuady ■•i.winui irate witn, and unite all th*> best F u r i. ; ir;si As regards fconom v, its a .Lout-ages to those un acquainted with the uminc ihr country may uot be so evident, lint thes wt o- readily appreci ateil by stating the lac s rha ; north and middle Georgia are occupic by spins of the Alleghany mountains, so that n > oi rail road to tl»e~n.>r,h ol US can Cdllinei* ••-•■*- - -• w,i tile soutli me orOKeu and abmpt i.n.>•:?;..no- t :iv> :o.:s of Floridart*. dersev. t . ., lr 'u ct _ tions and costly trantp'.iv-* - • ii,,. upon tnc i\ inherit lout .* ■ , ;vi ;v ; .. »v* fact tin t the Floiida o.m.'i . ,i 'is lit ... many years to continue :.i p., > ... <l*Tti ~-~ rnii roa.i j,e t,..,,. .... fic'dt.es. In no c ?e and levelled exece' t« ci fv • -> *• •> . ■ ~ , for eichty five mile. .■ , ,« ~ • . as can he protracted nv .. » •». . ■• _ gra.te so In rh as ten tpt »o Ni- A«to tiie navigation ; f hi- £ 5 |- . we v ill admit r •; the St .*■ hr. s ’ i~. •’•■t for st ••.ar-K-'s raw con k; *, a |. ' ■ '' l i ■ 5 feet at Jne. Hilt < • 1 v ‘ •' 1 elc a? tliey •’-* ' 'V 1 1 •gr■ in r ! f of> ■e; and gr«a --■” tl> t ease will v. . . v d'fereot. For •' ho port ah? '.v t ■la i > the d-tigers ofth* ' Pa ■ i°’ t.- In so a quaint ' : cr. •<> * i a few years •! nis o - !• ’i r r-n ient that > t~o ' lance s that wliic't •> r: i.-ao Gulf ought t,» " on -it - » where abundant w#, vt'orch;’ ; • uses can be found. ■'•fliers *‘•n ,j no as wedum n\y, | tha» aeare*V! >n,-. '' • direetioa n fi> "ii' f i a road from cr • the Su • '' . .' a- I ! co “n iv a s " r r-"tics': I’’t 1 ’’t f||e dcsiirij nnr" ill.-- as.ort..j.>«d hi>- . at »*!« K”'tn«.w:.-k Florida lo' ' ■ ’ ' Ifi car-t | v.p r.- : - ;y^{d ' :• '' ' Sft-tiirdar, *,inh v.i-v ?5, | §;?67 t I ty j ■ :i ' fed C umr:t ! • iu-nt-rs t.-ie town .>r .'.to j pycretit m ,r: ii. w. n'oo:»f.vAH'.t T. GAfiT> "■} ’. .] 7) |*l !• ; ?.: \ : yp . y. ’’ rod 1,, , , ! # <• -V. V ;• 5 r. ; T;n- I ' " '■ " ' 1 m thw Ci m ty lOi i ax . , ~j i ;> Tax Mrt u -«.; W-!.n,, r ’. ? . ‘JV TK ’ 4r) . •Sniitli, (W ii j tj V ” ' >V ‘ z'. } H nme.s. ( . 3: »l TK'i r*rn.\ :>a r. 5< ( if tv. ’• • w re e! te l n,. oi (lie oiciv .rt <■ ■!'_ r t : ( efanee F cietv, :• a meeting ).•:■; Iri V. ry (I. pal on the 23th L‘ - ermher lad: • T T. TV Til I NT IN IN- sclent. •' IN I. ''i V, V;celV.-o lent. • f r;. - t'■ :•’! Sdcretarv. •I. C LAKP.M, Cor. Sit, . : .rv. tiios. a \rt/nf !>• M. LKINSCKR, VFM. I*. CA’tTKN IN NN N\l!]')'. K.K, A[TRY COWLES. The ne . t iic. ting will he lift’d no tr e first Sun* day m February, at Union M etmg House, ad dress by (lie Rev. I’. Gardner. Tiie Inaugural Addins of Fie iTent Lamar, of i c\as. (in another part oi our paper,) will, w* have no doubt, he rea l with r Ivastne by every Georgian, we therefore offer no apology ‘ter pre senting otu readers with it ii full. I here appears to be an idem v of •’ ■•ding in llifi breast of every patriotnf the South for the Wel fare and prospnity of thi infan* .R-pnMic, atal perhaps in no country is that feeling more pre oominant tnan in om own Georgia, and thorcasnji of this is because tor th - liberty an 1 indepcndeuce i ; e\as a portion oi Georgia’s S«t blood was onci ; and as ;i sacrifice, and the bones of her sous were left to bleach upon the battle fields of that tof.u dntrt .ssed, bv t now happy coniUiw. Jjut a pat t Iron s, the Address of President Lamar will tie i led by our people with joy, because be, ■ itnseit. is one of Georgia's noblest bom ; and Its Ins hretoren peruse the Address their hearts ivi : l glow wit>i admiration as wall for she matter as tiro manner o; iN production, as the one is truly re p.ilihc.in auti th tiiher chaste and eloquent. A rrf wUil" they fan but iv ret that our ••tato In? lost one oi her best citizens and purest pidriots, they must rejoice that in him Texas ha< found a friend whose talentsher people know how to appreciate, and whose virtues ami merit they delight ft) Fc waid. - FREE BANKING. W e would call the attention of ni:r readers to the communication of our Correspondent f * today’s paper. The subject on which he wriV* and tha suggestions (jc mallei are worthy the.'Q*