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ran ofF with by kirlnappers. It says “he was in his office about nine in the evening when four men entered ; who, after knocking him down, gagged and bound him—and then carried him off. Where he was conveyed to has not been a-certained as yet, but it is pre sumed that the ruffians made their shortest way to tlte water, and thence to Canada. A little boy was in the office whe i the men entered, but he slipped into a corner, and remained silent, or it is probable he would have been sacrificed out of motives of policy. It was from this lad that tlie fact of the kidnnppi tg was obtained ; but it came too late, as in spite of instant pursuit, the villains had got clear away with their booty; lor which they will no doubt receive five thousand dollars from ■the Canadian authorities. This daring in. fringement u|>on the prerogative of the inhuhi ttants ofthis republic—taken in connexion with '.the disturbance on the disputed boundary lire —must lead to it genet nl breach of the peace between us and Great Britain.” Augusta Chronicle A Sentinel Correspondence of the Sou tin rn Patriot. Washington, Feb. 26, 1839. The Disputed Boundary. A mess ige was received from tl e President of the United States, on the subject of the dis pute between Mm- e and New Brunswick. He first recapitulated the circumstances which have led to the present difficulties—the imprisonment of the Land Agent, etc., and adverts to the fact of an imicable negociation being now [tending on the subject between the United States and Great Britain. He also states his determination, in case the said negociation shall not be brought to a satisfactory issue, to make a proposition to Great Britain to adjust the difficulty by a reference to a third power. He disapproves of the course taken by the Governor of .Maine, as calculated to interfere with and retard the negociation now pending, and docs not conceive the application of the governor for assistance from the general gov ernment ought to be granted. He hopes that Maine will instantly withdraw her troops from the disputed territory. On the other hand, lie says that if the authorities of New Brunswick should cause an invasion of the state of Maine, he should then consider that the contingency alluded to in the Constitution had occurred, and when it would bo the duty of the general government to protect her. He says that he has expressed his conviction to Mr, Fox, the British Minister, in this city, that the land agent will be immediately released by the au thoritiesof New Brunswick, and all cause for aggravation removed. But, as but a few days remain of the Session of Congress, he recom mends that measures may he taken, so as to guard against any contingency during the re cess, and obviate the necessity of calling an extra session. Copies of all the correspondence which has transpired on the subject, were then read. Mr. Howard moved that the message and documents he committed 1 1 the Committee o.i Foreign Affairs. Mr. Waddy Thompson said that, o. an oc casion like the present, he would lay aside all party feelings, us ffie important subject before them wusui's.ich a nature as to require acorn bination of all, of whatever party, to act to gether. He said that, although he disapproved the internal policy of the Administration, yet. in this affair, he felt it due to himself to say that its course laid been manly, wise and spirit ed, and it was with the greatest pleasure that he would support it. He remarked that with regard to our title to the disputed Territory, both Houses of Congress were unanimous, and the only question now was, whether we would tamely submit to an extinction of that right. In his opinion we had now passed the Rubicon, and we must either sustain our honor, or relinquish it forever. He asked the House to consider in what condition thc\ were thrown. Our soil bad been invaded on a most frivolous pretence. Great Britain found it convenient to have a military road over the disputed territory; on that account only she had persisted in her claim, and de manded a right of way. Mr. T. then alluded to the letter of Lieut. Governor Harvey, which stated that, il the troops of Maine were not withdrawn, he would compel them. He considered this as the most insulting letter that could be written, and dictated in a spirit of insolence not to he borne. He said no man could deprecate a war with Great Britain more than he did, as its consequeuces could extend much wider than might be expected. He was convinced that, among other things, it would lead to the seizure of Cuba. But, let the war begin or end where it might, the honor of our country ought to be maintained at all sacrifices; but it was gone forever, if we submitted to be de prived of our rights by bullying, threats and gasconade. He concluded by moving that 20,000 extra copies of the message lie printed. The debate was continued by Messrs. Adams, Howard, Evans, Pickens, Cushing and others, and no question had been taken when this letter was mailed. Boston, Feb. 23. LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM MAINE. Maine is really in arms. Gov. Fairfield has issued orders for an additional force of one thousand men, to be called into service imme diately. Our correspondent writes us that there are now two thousand men on the Aroostook river. Meanwhile, the Brilish authorities in New Brunswick are not idle. The St. Johns Chronicle states that the garrison at Frede ricton bad marched for the border, and that all the disposable troops, artillery, and 36th regiment, had received orders to proceed to the scene of action. Correspondence of ihe Atlas. State House, Augusta, i Feb. 21,1839. \ Col. J. P. Rodgers, who was sent as a spe cial messenger by our governor to Sir John Harvey, Lieut. Governor of New Brunswick, returned last evening. Mr. M’lntire. ourab. ducted Land Agent, comes with him. Mr. M’lntire, together with the other gentlemen who were taken with him, have l>een released on parole. I learn that Sir John Harvey has sent a second letter to eur governor, in which be reiterates the demand in his lormcr letter, ! t mt our forces shall be forthwith removed from lie d,sputed territory. Orders have been sent to Bangor to release Mr. M’Laughlin on parole. Gov. Fairfield lias issued orders for one thousand men from the 2d Division, to be ailed immediately into the services of the state. It will be cheerfully complied with. Volunteer companies are being formed tnrough the state. This state has, probably, a force of two thousand men, now at No. 10, on the Aroostook—it will soon be very much i .creased. Our North Eus'ern Boundary j line must now be settled. Maine will consent lo no other terms than that the lino of 1783 ' shall be established and maintained—she has permitted a foreign power too long to exercise | jurisdiction over a part of her territory. This will lie permitted no longer. All classes of our citizens are united on this subject. There is a strong, fixed and determined resolution j to sustain the course taken by our Legislature i and Executive. From the Augusta Journal. We understand a British regiment of regu lars, of alnjiit 450 men, lias arrived at Halifax , from the West Indies, and another is expected soon. These, we suppose, are the troops winch have lately suffered much from diseases incidental to a hot and unhealthy climate. They will not lie in a very good condition to I encounter Yankees and snow storms on the r ver St. John. Tiiere are ten or fifteen thousand troops in Canada, but the withdrawal of them would be followed, almost immediately, by insurrection ary movements in both provinces. If we have war, the British lose the Canadas. OUR RELATIONS WITH GREAT BRITAIN CLOUD ED ! ! Report of a Special call of Congress. —The K.ciiuiund Enquirer of the 26th ult. says:— A meinlier of Congress writes us, ou the 23th: •* VVe uro anx.ous about the state of our North ern Frontier. The whole border is bent on a war with England; and the recent events in Maine give rise to the most serious apprehen sions.” A passenger who arrived in the Northern Car, yesterday morning, states as a prevalent report m Washington, that the Cabinet had been two days in Council, and that it was said there would be a special call of Congress. In fact, a letter which we received the day be lore, mentioned ti.e same circumstance —and stated that there were other circumstances in our relations with Great Britain, which were calculated to produce some uneasiness—that she hud made a demand upon us to deliver up certain persons wlio had committed crimes in Canada ; and it was said 'o be the President’s opinion that lie could not, under the Constitu tion and tile laws, comply with this demand — and that he would, probably, at an early day, make it the subject of a special message to the preset.t Congress, &c. &c. Our Corres pondent adds, that if “ prudence can overcome j tiiese difficulties, they will be avoided.” * WHAT NEXT? Mr. Blake, a dentist, has invented artificial and incorruptible gums, as well as teeth. We shall next hear of artificial stomachs, with powerful digestors. The whole structure of man is undergoing reforms. Artificial eyes— artificial teeth, gums and palate—artificial legs and arms—artificial hair ; by and by, the whole animal will be artificial. n. y. Star. Whan Til«M fcl*—.ineMOM—. ORIGINAL. For the Southern Post. MIDNIGHT. Midfeght’s soft and holy hour, how calmly Beautiful! No boisterous wind unfurls The storm’s dark banner on the deep blue sky, Nor loud howling thunder, nor lightning fierce, Image wrath to come. Great nature sleeps. No voice of life —no passing sound salutes The listening ear —earth's strong pulse hath ceased To throb, as though the signet-seal of death Were stamped upon her broad and beauteous brow. The spell of this unbroken stillness steals On the care-worn spirit with hallowed Power, and whispers soothingly of rest In Heaven. Life’s dull round of weariness And toil hath made a pause—the laborer Hath laid him down to rest, and e’en the song Os pleasure’s gay revellers that but just now Swept by upon the steed-like wind, is mute And still. The softened moonlight, as the smile Os angel comes down in placid beauty, As if to link the earth’s repose with Heaven’s High protection. The sad and weary heart Inhales the spirit of the scene, refreshed Like the sultry globe of summer when falls The shower. The harp of thought alternate Struck by Hope and Memory, music makes Os changeful tone —now full, and high, and strong; And then it comes upon the inner ear, As if a spirit sighed, with lamenting Cadences soft and low. Glorious midnight! Ranh fond endearment of the past kindles Into life beneath the thrilling rapture Os thy touch. How well remembered the voice, Whose magic minstrelsy made glad the heart — Making all its soft emotions to bliss And harmony—the treasured tones called up By Fancy’s p *tent spell, return distinct, Yet subdued as the “ moonlight melody,” Made faint and sweet by distance. The heart lists, Well pleased to hear, to feel, to melt, owning The full masiery of the charm. The words Os love once spoken, ne’er forgot, come back In notes articulate, winning the soul To cahn repose —its fears lull’d, and its hope Revived as when the fainting flower looks Up to greet the dewy morn. Oh! I love The soft witchery of an hour like this. Moonlight—silence—and breathing sentiment — And memory of the past —a fountain Oft darkly shadowed, but now serenely Bright—welling up to cool the heart’s fever With ils living water, and then outstretched The radiant future, a pictured scene, All cheery with sunbeam and smile —a land Os glowing dreams, joyous with fount and song And star —love’s Eden—the chosen idol Enshrined on the altar of its worship, And affection's gifts heap’d around, A sacrifice approved—'Tis thrilling joy. Here the heart stung and chafed by the rude world, Shakes off its torment—in its redemption Glad, and on raptures swelling tide lift ed, Buoyant and blest, puts out to sen, seeking A halcyon home, of love and promise And hope—a world unsoiled by selfishness— Earth's Paradise, where, on the full bosom tj Os confiding trust, it may dwell in peace, At last. CLIO. THE SOUTHERN POST. LETTERS FROM THE WEST INDIES-No. 4. FKEDERICKSTEAD. St. Croix, December, 1839. To the Editor of the Southern Post: Dear Sir—A residence of four weeks in this little town, has enabled me to look about for whatever may interest one in its localities. This, in truth, might have been done in so many hours; and but ;or my desire that we, of the ’‘Democracy,” should maintain, both by precept and example, the stand we have taken against all travelling pretenders, who ride through our country, “by steam,” and undertake to portray onr “domestic manners,” I might have made this part of the first, rather than the fourth, of these sketches. Frederickstead is beautifully laid out on the Bay, in streets and squares, running at right angles; the first or Bay stree', called the Strand, extends along the beach, nearly half a mile, 'he others parallel to it are !l Kongen’s Gade, or King street, Droningen’s Gade, or Queen street, Pringer's Gade, 01 Prince’s street. Hos pital Gade, See. Sec. At right angles to these is Tolbod Gade, or Custom House street, Knngen's Tver Gade, or King’s Cross street, and so of the others, to fill out the plan of the town on the Strand or Bav. The town commences with the Fort at the noitli end, and termin ates a little below the King’s Hospital, a' the south. The Fort is a massive pile, built of rock, probably 20 feet above the water; on the front next the sea it has the date, 1760, in large figures, indicating the time of its erection. It does not look to be so ancient, hut has, I presume, been frequently whitewashed or stuccoed, since that time, to preserve its present neat appearance, j On the ramparts the frowning cannon present then opening calibres, to awe the community into peace and quietness, and by the morning gun at half past five, and evening gun at eight o’clock, give notice of thei r watchful guardianship. To the north of the Fort is a beautiful grove of co- [ coanut trees, planted by the Germans many years ago, as a place of parade or amusement, and protection for the soldiers against the heat cf the sun. JintLsdiately south of the Fort is the Custom House, a plain and nea ( building of stone, two stories in heigth, supported by arches fronting the sea, and shews well from the ship ping. From the Custom House, extending up the Bay to the termination of the town, are the principal houses of busi ness of the shipping merchants. Shops, Sec., thsn pre sent a singular appearance, havin’ at least quite the air of novelty to an American. Their fronts are massive walls of stuccoed stone or brick; the first story, open ing under heavy arches, arc occupied as stores and counting houses, while above, and entered by wide ! outward steps, these arehes support verandahs or galle ries, opening into the second story, occupied as dwell ings—the galleries are generally closed by latticed or Venetian blinds, which give them a neat and comfort able appearance, and adds much to the general cool ness and adaptation of the houses to the climate. In front of these houses, near the water’s edge, is placed a row of cocoanut, tamarind, and other beautiful shade trees, which give a grateful relief to the eye, as well as add much to the general neatness of the view, as you approach the town by the harbor. The Hospital, near the southern termination of the street, also fronts on the bay, giving its inmates the op portunity of inhaling the healthful sea breeze. I have not yet visited it, but have been told by my Danish friend, that it is kept in excellent order, and is a valua ble aid well regulated institution. It is principally oc cupied by soldiers from the garrison. Between the second and third streets from the Strand is the Market Square, planted with various ornamental trees, and used principally as a market, on Sunday mornings, by the blacks from the neighboring estates, who bring in the various articles they are privileged to sell—these consist of every tiling almost the Island can offer, and in their little trading and bargaining, they seem to have considerable acuteness. An enumera tion of these various articles would swell this letter far beyond its intended dimensions, and as it would con sist mainly of the fruits and vegetable productions pe culiar to the tropics, it is my intention, if I can procure the necessary information, to give you a more particu lar account of these hereafter. Every thing offered in market here is spread out on the ground, there being j neither market house, stalls nor blocks, the onlv enelo sure is made by chains thrown across the streets, to prevent the passing of carriages during market hours, j The ground occupied by the town very gradually as cends from the beach; that part farthest from the sea rises to quite a hill, on which, at the northern extremi ty, stand the buildings of the Moravian Mission, and at the southern the Danish Lutheran Church, and imme diately below, and near these, the Roman Catholic and English Episcopal Churches—of these, the Danish and English are the most tasteful buildings. Os their seve ral congregations I may, if I can procure authentic in formation, write more hereafter. Around these church- i es are the grave yards—that of the English, where most of the invalids who die here, are buried, i3 neatly en closed with a white stone wall, entered by gates. With- j in the enclosure are several tasteful monuments. On the wall is the date, MDCCCXIX, indicating, 1 pre sume, the time of its enclosure. M. For the Southern Post. To It is a glorious night; the stars shine out; The glittering jewelry of heaven, As purely bright as tho’ no sight of sin Were acted 'neath their brilliancy ; 'Tis on such lovely nights as these, I think, in silent solitude, of thee. I gaze upon the azure sky, So brightly studded o’er with gems, Until my very heart is filled With thoughts of thee and of thy love. I passionately ask, in burning words, If thou art faithful still, and ask, As the best boon in Heaven’s power, To grant me Death — if thou art false. Farewell, thou lovely night—l sometimes doubt If this cold world doth merit Thv pure brilliancy— I doubt if these ungrateful clods of earth Do ever raise their grovelling thoughts To Nature, or to Nature’s God ! Oh, lovely Eve— Thou art too beautifully bright, to pass Unheeded by—l sometimes feel as I Could worship those bright stars, That peep, like lover’s stolen glances, From their blue hiding place— Once more, ye angel stars, farewell! 1 tear myself from your bright loveliness. To seek, in sleep, ablest forgetfulness. Sparta, Feb. 1839. P. E. C. MACON LYCEUM,) March Bth, 1839 i f|>HE requisite number of Subscribers not having A been obtained, the doors of the Reading Room are closed. Subscribers for this year, who have paid, are requested to call on George B. Carhar , Esq., Trea surer, at the Commercial Bank, and their money will be returned. AMBROSE BABER, March 9 20r President. "castings, BLACKSMITIIING, Ac. \LL kinds of CASTINGS, MILL INKS, GUD GEONS, Sec., of Iron or Composition, cast to ! order, at short notice. Patterns will be furnished, if I necessary. All kinds of MACHINERY made or repaired. OCT* The highest price will be given for (fid Copper, I Brass, and Cast Iron. ! A. I). A I. F. BROWN. March 9 20;f Near die Baptist Church. ?loct. OFFICE, ON THIRD - STREET, ONE DOOR FROM MULBERRY STREET, AND OPPOSITE THE CENTRAL HOTEL. MACON: SATURDAY. MARCH 0,1839. ICr We acknowledge the reception of P. E. C.’s communication. Also, Jamie, and two additional No.’s from the West Indies. i£r N» Express, last night, north of Augusta. THE DIORAMAS. On Monday night next, the Dioramas will he open ed, at the Store under the Central Hotel. From the favorable notices we have seen in the Savannah and Augusta papers, we are disposed <0 think that these specimens of Dioramic Artisanship will be well receiv ed here, when their merit shall have been known by examination. MR. BUCKINGHAM. SCr It will be seen hy the advertisement of Mr. Buck ingham’s L;ctures, that he concludes his course in Ma con, this evening, as he leaves us on Monday morning for Mobile and New Orleans. This will, therefore, be the only opportunity for our citizens to hear from one who has travelled over the countries he describes, an account of the most splendid City of ancient days, usu ally numbered as one of the seven wonders "f tho world- The Charleston Courier, of Wednesday lest, k,.s the following notice of d.is gentlytnan. \to unds.u.nd he will return from New Orleans, through this city, when we hope he will tarry among is jong enough, at ! least, to deliver his second eourse. VVe learn that this distinguished lecturer, while in Savannah, not only labored in behalf of the Seamen’s cause, Lut on the ensuing Sabbiith delivered an address to another crow ded audience on the subject of intemperance, thus proving his genuine philanthropy, as he moves through our land discoursing of the wonders of travel. His success in Augusta has been very flattering, and on Sunday fast he delivered a lecture, in the Baptist Church of that place, on the evils of intemperance. Froin Augusta he will go to Macon, and thence to Mobile and New.Orleans, and will ruturn here by May next, when he will give another course of lectures on Arabia, Persia and India, if acceptable to our people. We trust that the sunnv South will continue to give hima warm reception. We shall be plasod to see and hear him again. Avery superior specimen of Lead Pencil Draw ing may be seen by visiting the Book Store of Mr. J. M. Cooper. THE KNICKERBOCKER. We were much gratified to have the pleasure of again wandering over the classic pages of the Knick erbocker. Our readers wilKfind that we have drawn pretty largely from it, for our present number We have spent onlv an agreeable fornoon in its company, as yet, and doubt not but that we shall find much more from the same source, wherewithal togrntify their tastes. The correspondents of the Knickerbocker are among the first American writers, and it deservedly occupies a high stand among works of its class in Europe as well as America. We have not had time, as yet, to give the February number a thorough perusal, and therefore, cannot speak of its articles separately.— < Clark Se Edson, Proprietors, 161 Broadway, N. York. 1 THE NEW-YORK MIRROR Comes to us this week beautifully embellished with a scene of the “ Soaking Mountain on the Upper Mis sissippi,” and well stored with choice original matter. £5“ The Charleston Courier, of the sth inst, states that a letter was received from Columbia, the day pre vious, announcing the death of the venerable Dr. Tho mas Cooper, at the age of eighty. The Courier says: ‘‘The life of Dr. Cooper was an eventful one, both in England and America. He was a rare instance of the accumulation of knowledge in a single individual — he was eminent in law, medicine, chemistry, political economy, and in science and literature generally. He once filled the office of Judge in Pennsylvania, but for about 20 years past resided at Columbia, in this State, where he successively filled the Professorship of Che mistry, and the Presidency of the South Carolina Col- ( lege. On quitting the last named post, he was assign- : ed, hy the Legislature of the State, to the duly of ar ranging and publishing an edition of the Statutes at Large, of South Carolina, with a Digest of the same. Four volumes of this work have already appeared, and he was engaged in the preparation of another up to the time ol hie death, thuc dicplaj?ir»jnj hie intellectual vi gor and usefulness to the last. Age seemed to have impaired his faculties but little. We saw him but two summers ago, actively employed in intellectual pur suits, and devoting himself, with undiminished zeal and relish, to chemical and other experiments, (among them the conversion of pig iron directly into steel) connected with the noble and flourishing iron works, near the Lime Stone Springs, in Spattanburg District. The vast and extensive information of Dr. C. ranging over almost the entire circle of human knowledge, render ed him a valuable member of any community, while his affabie manners and rich conversation—rich in an ecdote and instruction —made him a delightful social companion. Ills religious tenets were objectionable, but we trust that the good he has done will live after him, while the evil, if any, will be interred with his bones. “ It is to be regretted that his death has left his work on our Statute Law unfinished, and will deprive the State of the valuable Digested Index, which was to have accompanied it, and to have served “as a Code and Manual of our Statute Law for popular use.” This would have been a most acceptable finale of bis labors.” {&- “ Texas is the place for law.”—This is a phrase almost in daily use with young men. It may be in con sequence of the great success that lawyers have in Texas, it cannot he front their scarcity In one paper we notice the advertisements of forty-odd gentlemen of the bar, all eager to do business. Energy and perse ; verance in this profession, will be crowned with suc cess in any country —without these, even in Texas, it , must fail. Steam power cannot be brought in aid of legal acquirements. And the difficulties in die way of an elevated stand in the profession are aa great there 1 ns elsewhere. Our present relations with Great Britain, as connect ed with the affairs of Canada, are growing daily more perplexing. That there is now really some apprehen sion of an unfavorable result of the long disputed boun dary question, admits not a doubt. Although it would seem that the two countries are the last, from motives of mutual interest, that should conflict together, yet it is not impossible that they should, or even now impro bable. The infbrn*siicn contained in this paper would certainly lead to such a conclusion. And it is not im probable that a war might ensue, in despite cf the re peated efforts of both governments to keep peace, ari sing out of the violent action and prejudices of the con tiguous members of both communities near the dispu ted territory. We have hut little doubt in ottrown mind but that the disaffected Canadians themselves, are the prime movers of the disaffection, their object being to make an oppottunity to free themselves from the yoke of Great Britain. Thus far, they have succeeded well. The following extract from the Queen’s Speech, on the opening of the second session of Parliament, since the reign of her Majesty, is worthy of note. It is that por tion of it which relates to Canada and the disordered state of some parts of the country “ I have to acquaint you, with deep concern, that the province of Lower Canada has been again disturfted by insurrection, and that hostile incursions have been made into Upper Canada by certain lawless inhabi tants of the United States of North America. These violations of the public peace have been promptly sup' pressed by the volot of my forces, and Die loyalty or !my Canadian subjects. The President of tho United States has called upon the citizens of the Union to ab stain from proceedings incompatible with the friendly relations which subject between Great Britain and the j United States. ' “ I have directed full information upon all these mat ters to be laid before you, and I recommend the pre sent state of these Provinces to your-serious considera tion. I rely upon you to support my firm determina tion to maintrin the authority of my crown, and I trust that your wisdom v. .it adopt such measures a? will se cure to tho.-’e parts of my empire the benefit of into; nal tranquility, am? the full advantages of their own great -national resources. “ I have observed, ' v >d> pain, the persevering efforts which have been made’ irt some parts of the country to - cite my subjects to disobedience and resistance to ’aw, and to recommend dangero’tsand illegal piac , -icjS. For tho counteraction of all such designs 1 de pend upon the efficacy of the law, which it trill be my duty to enforce, upon the good sense and right dispo sition of my people, upon their attachment to the prin ciples of justice, and their abhorrence of violence and disorder.” ICrlt is, as yet, quite doubtful whether the South Carolina Rail Road Bank Bill will pass the Kentucky House of Delegates. One account states it had been defeated by the casting vote of the Speaker. Anoth er, that the Speaker was a strong and decided advo cate of the measure. {gT The Correspondence of the Charleston Courier, dated at Washington, March Ist, says : lii the Senate, to-day, a letter, was received from Mr. Kendall, the Post Master General, replying to a resolution of the Senate of this day, ashing why the information called for on t e 12th instant hud not been communicated to the Sen ite. “ In reply,” he says, “ I have the honor to state, that the only reason I have to give why it has not been before communicated is, that it was not ready*” Mr Tallmadge pronounced the answer dis respectful. Mr. Sevier moved a resolution ; requesting the President of the U. S. to dismiss Mr. Kendall, but it was modified to read as follows : Resolved, That the letter of the Post Master General stating, &c., is considered by the Se nate as disrespectful to this body. This was agreetl to 38 to 5. The following resolution was also adopted. 31 to 5. Resolved, That s tid letter with the resolu tion to which it purports to be an answer, be laid before the President of the U. S. for such action as he may deem proper. To the Editor of the Southern Post: Sir—l understand it is proposed by the young gentlemen of our city, to form themselves into a Rifle Company, provided enough names can he got to enti tle their officers to commissions from the Governor. It is certainly to be hoped that the young gentlemen who live in this city, who are not already attached to either of the other companies, will avail themselves of inis opportunity to add another ornament to the place—for it cansot be disguised that handsomely uniformed and well disciplined companies, like the two already exist- I ing here, are not only an ornament, but constitute our greatest safeguard in these incendiary times. Let then, every merchant, every mechanic, and every profession al man too, not only join the proposed company, bur encourage one or more of their young men to do so. and our young city will soon vie with Augusta and Sa vannah, in the number and beauty of its volunteer corps, as it also does in business and population. A FRIEND TO VOLUNTEER CORFS. ♦ For the Southern Post. Messrs. Editors—A writer in the last Messenger complains bitterly of the grinding system, as practised by our dear friends in Savannah. The causes, as set forth in his expose, are certainly very strong ones, and sre well calculated to awaken our.serious attention. I ; think, however, his reasons for preferring Charleston, are not so well grounded as those he advanced for leaving Savannah. There may be, ami doubtless are, instances in which extension on drafts drawn on pro duce shipped, have been given by the Charleston fac tors, when the like accommodation could not have been got in Savannah, yet the shipper should bear in mind that he can get his Cotton quick to, and have it sold for less expense in the Savannah market. This is cer tainly an important item, and should not be overlook ed, especially when equally as good prices can he got- As to the inducements held out by either of these ae oiring emporiums of the South, to the merchants of the interior- they are any thing hut good; for instance, if he wants groceries, bagging, or atty description of sta ple articles, on time, the Shylock’s, not content with getting 15 or 20 per cent, more for their articles than they could be bought for in New York or Boston, but i he must give some dear friend 2j per cent, for accept ing his drafts for the gmount. The time has arri ed when a few grains of experience arc found to he worth cart loads of medals for devising Conventions to regu late trade, with all the speeches and dry long-winded reports to boot —and New York will continue to attract the Southern merchant, until our own importers can compete with them in variety of goods and cheapness of prices. 8188. PLANING MACHINE. f¥IHE Suhscril>ers respee’fwllv inform the puhhe ihn' -l their PLANING .MACHINE is now in full ope- 1 ration, and that they are prepared to plane, tongue a a! I groove any thinkness, from j to 2{ inches, as well as weather-hoarding, and other plunk, from 4 to 13 inch es in width. SASH, BLINDS. DOORS, Ac. made to order, at the shortest notice. A. D. Se I. F- BROWN, II March 9 tOtf Near the Baptist Church. SELLING BY THE WHOLESALE. (Scene —A Bar Rjom of a Hotel.) Countryman —(To the bar keeper)—Stranger, have you got any dirks here 1 Bar Keeper —No, we have none here—you wiD fiu.l some over the way. (Pointing to a drug store.) Countryman —Well, ah! have you any iong-bladed knives? Bur Keeper —Not any, sir. ■Countryman —Well, give us a glass of yoor strongest wine. See Imre, stranger, bow do you sell it? Bar Keeper —Seven pence a glass, sir. Countryman —Well, I guess you may give us a four pence worth of the strongest. (Bar Keejier draws a half tumbler of Jamaica rum, which the Countryman drinks off) Countryman —That's capital. Where’s it from, eh ? (Hiccup.) See here, stranger : I guess you rnought as how, give my little son here, a drink of your weakest wine, seein as how I’ve been tradin with you a little this evenin. (The child drinks, and exit.) {gy Several rigina! articles crowded out. Egyptian City o's the hundred-gated Thebes, Ihe “ No-Ammon” of the Scriptures, S R. BUCKINGHAM will deliver his Concluding Lecture, descriptive of Thebes, THIS EVEN ING, Saturday, at the New Presbyterian Church, coin, mencing at half past 7 o’clock, exactly. T-w, .v.u-f,..*i, so -v,.*us,rupnszjcents, to be had at the Door. March 9 2Cr_ (nsviml llovmj? Dioramas. f|4HE Pmpnetors of these Specimens of the FINE a AR TS, respectfully announce to the citizens of tins city, that they will be prepared, on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, to exhibit them. As there are but lew persons acquainted with “ Di oramic Views,” it may he well to say something which will convey an idea of their merits. DIORAMIC VIEWS differ in all respects to most other exhibitions. In them there is nothing calculated to tinge the cheek of modesty, or cause the pious to re gret his presence there. Neither is there any thing de moralizing to the youths of either sex —on the contra ry, they not only delight the eye, but they instruct the mind; tliev not only present us with correct views of the different countries they represent, hut give us au accurate idea of their manners, costumes, arid rural occunations of their inhabitants, by the “life-like nio ti m,” which is so naturally exhibited bv upwards of EIGHT HUNDRED MOVING FIGURES!! The proprietors deem it unnecessary to eiterate the very many encomiums which have been bestowed up on these works of art, yet they unhesitatingly assert, and that wi'h much pride, that theirs has been the best patronized exhibition in America. It is visited by Clergvmen, and members of all de noun,nations; these assertions were made with a full knowledge of the fact, that there are persons r. —• re siding in this city, who have visited these DIORAM IC VIEWS. March 9 20 SALON D’AGREMENS. Over Rea f Cotton’s, Third Street, Macon. riIHE following branches are taught in this establish- JL meat, which is now in successful operation in this City. Lead Pencil Drawing. Avery beautiful style iti which drawings may he pro duced to equal the finest engravings, by the use of the lead pencil alone. India Ink ami Sepia Drawing. These are also very beautiful styles in which the ef fect is proUucud by the use ol one color only. Landscape in Colors. This style of colored Landscape Drawing is taught according to the newest and most approved method. Linear and Perspective. This style is peculiarly useful to Mechanics, Build ers, Carpenters, Sec.., for drawing plans, elevations, Sec. Flower Painting. Peculiarly a Lady's accomplishment, and therefore, is recommended to their especial notice. It is taught in the most effectual manner in TWENTY lessons. Writing, both Plain and Ornamental. This is also taught in the best manner, in different styles, as suited to business, letters, or tancy ornaments. Rook Keeping Taught as it is now practised in the United States, in from twenty lo thirty lessons. It is unnecessary to say any thing of this branch ; MERCHANTS will be sufficiently aware of its usefulness. French, Spanish and Italian. These languages are taught on a plan which is at once new, sfeed y and effectual The pronunciation is given in the most perlect manner. The Ladies are respectfully informed that the hours from 11 uu t! 1, have been reserved for their exclusive use. The Salon is reserved for them during that time. They are invited to call and examine the specimens of Drawing, Ac. The French Class for Gentlemen is in the evening, at 7 o’clock. Book Keeping also in the evening at 8 o’clock. Classes of Drawing and Writing are also formed. Those who wish to avail 'hemsetves of a RARE OPPOTUNITY OF ACQUIRING REAL KNOW LEDGE, will do well to call at the salon, between the hours of 11 A. M- and 9 P. M. N. B. If the above nam' and branches are not taught in the best manner, NO CIIARGIL will be made. Can and see for yourselves. Macon, March 9, 1333 20e GROCERY STORE. THE Subscriber has taken the Store, on the East side ol Forsyth, formerly occupied hy Thos. John ston, where he intends keeping constantly on hand a very cx'enrive assortment of GROCERIES, MEAL, FLOUR. Ac. Ac., and respectfully solicits a share of the public patronage. JESSE M. CALLAWAY. Forsyth, Monroe co , March 9 20e Central Rail-Road & Ranking Company, i of Georgia. Savannah, December 29, 1838. ) INSTALMENT. jV'OTICE is hereby given, that an instalment of Ten per centum on the capita! stock ofthis Company, is required to be paid in at the Banking House in Sa vannah, on or before the tiiirieenth day of March next. Stockholders at and in the neighborhood of Macon, may make payment at the branch in that city. R. R CUYLER,Cashier. January 5 lln Auction anil Commission Business. fItHE undersigned has commenced a regular busi- I ness in the above line, and solicits the patronage of the public. Refer to Messrs. Rea Se Cotton, Macon. “ Scott A Morrell, New York. “ Win. Patterson A Cos., Savannah. Mr. Charles ilartridge, *• Robert Collins. Charles’on. Messrs. Farrar A Hayes, “ Mr. G. McLaughlin, Augusta. a. r. McLaughlin. N. B Sales mav be expected on WEDNESDAY in each week, until iurdier notice. Feb 16 _ 17tf ARCHITECTURE AM) BUILDING. riIHE Subscribers offer their services to the citizens I of Macon, and the surrounding country, in tho various branches of which the above is included, viz: CARPENTERING in its various branches, ARCHI TECTURE, and furnishing plans and drawing! of all kinds of buildings, from the domestic cottage to the sumptuous palace ; and embracing the houses of busi ness to suit anv kind of commercial intercourse. They have, for a long time, devoted their whole study to the jmsiness ’hev profess, and believe, from their past ex perience in the various branches of their profession, that anv person employing them vviil he satisfied with their performance. They respectfully solicit a share of public patronage. H 1 “ A F. SHERWOOD, ! Feb 23 18p CHESTER HILLS. TAILORING. F|XHE Subscribers would inform the inhabitants of I Culluden, and the public in pent r:d, that they have entered into ropnrtm rship in the above business; return their thanks tor past favors, and hope, by unre mining at'eutio ito business, to receive share of pub jie patronage. All Cutting entrusted to the ir care will be warranted to lit, a id nil work done upce sing to the latest fash ion, and in workmanlike manner WALKER A BURL. Culluden, Monroe co., .Match 4 W»f