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THE SdDEMNE assy IPOS’!? U published in the city of Macon every Saturday Morning, at THRtI dollars in advance, roc* dollar after three months—two dollars for aix months— and mailed to country subscribers by the earliest mails enveloped by food strong wrappers, with legible direc tions &3r So subscription received for a less period than six months—and no paper discontinued, until al arrears are paid. Advertisements not exceeding twelve lines will be in serted at $1 00 for the first insertion, and 50 cents for aaeh continuance—larger ones in proportion. Persons wishing to advertise by the year must call at the office and make an agreement to that effect. KTAdvertise ments not limited when handed in, will be inserted till forbid, and charged accordingly. 83P Any person forwarding a TXtr dollar bill, (post paid,) shall receive four copies, for one year, to be sent to differeut persons, as directed. Wr Letters, on business, either to the Publisher or "Editor, must come part paid to insure attention. Foundry and JTlarhine Shop ! THE above bnrincss will be continued Lv the sub scriber", at their old stand, corner of Walnut and Fourth-streets, opnosite the New Presbyterian Church, where thev will always be found ready and willin'* to acc m nodate the nohlie with anv thin? in their line, such as Blacksneithing, Covpersmilhin", Brass Sc Iran Castings of every description, and Mid Spindles, Gud geons, Inks, Sf. Stc-, on favorable terms, and of the very hest quality. The utmost reliance may be placed on the exertions of the Proprietors, and all in th-te employ, to merit and retain the confidence f 'be public. ftTAlnt of SawM'lt Punches, of their own Cast ing, on hand and for sale. SMITH & McELROY. June 1 32y 1 TIOIfTPELIER SPRINttS. IN VERY preparation is goine forward to make this 'J one of tbp most desirable and fashionable water ing plnccs ini Georgia On or before the 10'h of June the house will be readv for the recention of visiters.— The proprietor flatters himself that from long observa tion in the be«t eating houses in the North, to give en tire satisfaction. This Medicinal finrine is located 16 mi'es west of Macon and 6 miles from the Rail Road to Forsvth.and is celehrated for the cure of a great variety of complaints, which it would he unnecessary here to enumerate. The Baths, which in ancient times were so much admired, are in fine order. Visiters from Mow and shout Macon, will find it most pleasant to eo bv Rail Road and Carriage, which will rnn daily to and from the Spri'gs. T. B. GORMAN. Ma v 25, 1839 31tf Spring and Summer Clothing. R. W. MORRIS & CO, HAVE just received an extensive assortment of READY MADE CLOTHING, adapted to the present and approaching season, which will be sold cheap for cash. Their stock consists, in part, of the -following: Bombazine Frock and Dress Cos’s, Crape Catnblet Frock and Dress Coats, Crape Catnblet Coatees, White Linen Frock and Dress Coats and Coatees, Grass Linen Frock and Dress Corns and Coatees, White and Grass Linen Round Jacket’, Satin, Marseilles and Valencia Vests Bombazine and Crape Camblet Pants, Grass Linen and Victoria Drill Pants, A general assortment of YOUTH'S CLOTHING, Stocks, Collars, Suspenders Gloves, Half Hose, Prunella Boots and Pumps, A general assortment of Leather Trunks, Carpet Uses. Stc. I April 27 27_! New Spring and Summer Goods. L. & W. COWLES ARE now receiving at their S'ore. No. 4 Commerce ] Row, adjoining Mr. Levi Eckley, a general assort- j irient of Spring and Summer Goods, selec ed with care l from the New York, Philadelphia and Charleston mar- Ideta,'to which they respectfully invite the attention of fifetr friends and the public generally—in their stock' 'wjil he if Hind— Light'Summer Silks plain and figured, .Handsome French Muslins, 'Printed Lawns French Cambrics, fßritrih and American Prints, Trench Worked Colin sand Cuds 'Fancy Ha ttdkerchiefs. ISilk Nett Shawls and Scarfs, Bonne's Ribbons. Artificial Flowers, 'Curls, Laces, Hosiery, 'Printed Sit tee ns fir Children’s Dresses, with Coron ation and Victoria Braids to suit, Irish Linens, Table Damask and Diaper, Linen Sheetings, Bombazines 'Linen Drillings, Vestings, Cravats, Stocks and Collars, 'Gentlemen and Lndies Umbrellas and Parasols, A large supply of Domestics of all kinds. Macon, April 13 25_ MORE NEW GOODS. ! JUST RECEIVED at the NEW SHOE St HAT I STORE, 2 trunks gentlemen’s Boots, of superior quality 1 do fine Bootees, 1 do Shoes 6 cases mens and boys Light Boots 200 pair Dancing Pumps 200 do Walking Pumps 100 do Youths Pumps '2OO do Ladies French Slips 100 do Misses do do 100 do Walking Shoes 100 do Boots 1200 do Childrens Morocco and Leather Bootees Also, a large assortment of Mens and Boys Ca j and Kip Brogans 10 cases Negro Shoes of good quality 4 do gentlemens fine Beaver Hats 4 do white Russia Hats 4 go youths White Hats 4 do vouths Black Hots 8 do fine Moleskin Hats 30 do men and bovs white St black Wool Hats All of which will be sold very low for cash, wholesale 'Orretail. HEiuT, ALDRICH & CO March 16 21 and Retail. EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF Hats and caps. The subscriber is now manufacturing, and ha* on hand, a very extensive and complete assortment of all articles connected with the Hat and Cap business, *o which he would invite the attention of those wishing to purchase. Among his assortment may be found. The latest style of gentlemen’s Black Bever, Russia Beaver, Plain Ueaver, Satin Beaver and fine Nutria Hats. Gentlemen’s Moleskin Silk Hats, of a superior quality. With a good assortment of Men’s and Boys’fashiona ble medium and broad brim Beaver, Rus-ia Beaver, and common napped Hats, at very low prices. ALSO, Superfine Premium Otter Caps. Gentlemen’s superfine Sea Otter Caps. Do. do. Georgia Otter Caps. Fine Fur Seal Caps. Fine Fur Nutria Caps. Mink, Muskrat and common Fur Caps. Also, children’s and Infants' fine Silk, Velvet and doth Caps, of the latest patterns and fashions, particu *larly worthy the attention of those wanting a genteel, good article. 50 doz. Men’s and Boy’s black and Drab Wool Hats, a good article. 30 doz do. do. do. do. hair Seal Caps, a good article. All of which are offered at New York prices. Mer chants and others wishing to buy cheap, either at whole sale or retail, are respectfully invited to call and examine his aasortment before purchasing From long experience and increased facilities in the Hat and Cap business, the subscriber feels confident that he shall be able to please all his old customers, and aome new ones, either in quantity, quality, or price. A general assortment of HAT TRIMMINGS, and H articles wanted by the trade GEO. A. KIMBERLY. Sign of the Big Hat, Mulberry-street October 20 52 JUST nEC EIV ED, AND for sale, a quantity of prims Northern Hay, Also, 10 hhda. Baltimore Whi-key. JAMES R. BUTTS. June 1 32 NF.TV ORLEANS MOLASSES. CA BRL**. In prime order, ju«t received per Ocmul gee Company'* boat, •ndfnr »te by REA St COTTON. Mar Ob S >« HiOtti fprn BY P. C. PENDLETON. VOL. 11. TO RENT, THREE Fire-proof STORKS, fronting on 3d jrlj-I ; Three Fire-proof STORES, fronting on Cherry-street. They are large and commodious, and well calculated for any kind of business, and will be fitted up, as to shelving and counters, to suit tenants. Those fronting on Third-street (directly opposite Messrs. Rea St Cot ton’s, and J Cowles, Esqr.’s ranges) are now ready for occupancy, and possession immediately given. Those on Cherry-street will be ready by the Ist of Octoher next. Rent will be reasonable, and commence from Ist of October. Apply to DAVID RALSTON. N. B. Several very airy ROOMS on the second floor o. the above buildings, suitable for Lawyers Ofleet, 0.11 also be remed. D. R. July 7 37tf Extensive Jewelry Establishment. THE subscribers are re ftSxg' 3 1 cei vine his fall and winter sup liffl/i *1 ply of Goods, which constitutes |l| 1 ( a stock in their line superier to M’O J* TIJ any ever offered in this mar /YV'V?/ - ket, and inferior to none for - 8 goodness ol quality, superior workmanship, or variety of ■ style in the United States. H!S STOCK CONSISTS OF Ladies and gentlemen’s gold patent lever Watches, of the approved makers, M. 1. Tobias St Cos., Robert Ros ccll, Joseph Johnson, John Afoncas and Litherland Da v.s St Cos. ; gold English anchor escapement Watches, that were made to order and adjusted to suit the south ern climate ; gold Lejpine Watches; silver patent Le ver Lepine, English Cylinder and Verge Watches; la dies’ Curb, guard, basket and cable Chains ; Watch Hooks, Seals, Keys and Swivels; Finger and Ear Rings; Broaches and children's Knobs and Wires; gentle men's guard, curb and linked Chains; Sate, Keys and Swuvats; bosom.sleeve and collar Buttons ; Breast-pins,' and Medalions; pearl and get Crosses; gold and silver I Luckies ; gold, silver and pearl Snuff* Boxes; gold and' silver Ever-poin'ed Pencil Cases; Miniature Cases ;! Bracelets; gilt, silver, plated and shell Combs; gold and silver Thimbles; gold, silver and steel templed Specta cles, with glasses to suit every age, and near-sighted; Seed and large Coral; Coral Necklaces; bead Bags, Chains and Purses; a variety of Beads ; Spy and Quiz zing Glasses; .Microscopes; Spar Grotto; Tea Caddies; Pocket-Books; lndellible Ink ; Emory Cushions; Rat tles, Whistles and Teething Rings, for children ; Corset Rings ; steel Busks ; Portable Ink-stands and Writing desks ; card and cigar cases; visiting Cards; imitation Fruit; Lucifer Matches ; Battle-Doors, Shuttle-Cocks and Graces; Fencing Foils, Masks and Gloves ; Ro gers & Son’s Razors, pen and pocket Knives ; C. Em erson’s Razor Straps; Scissors; Dirks ; Glazier's Dia monds; seal Stamps; Chess-men, Backgammon boards. Dice, Dominoes; steel Pens; Fire Fenders, And Irons, Shovels and Tongs ; sheet Brass, brass Wire, Scales and Weights ; Surveyor’s Compasses and Mathemati cal Instruments ; Astrel and large suspending Lamps; lamp Glasses and Candle Shades ; Looking Glasses ; Plates and Thermometers ; Walking Cane 9 ; Guns, Pistols, pistol Belts, Pow der Flasks, Shot Pouches, game Bags; gold and silver Leaf; Dental Instruments; gold ana tin Foil; Whigs, Toupeits, Braids of Hair, Rolls and Curls ; Otto of Roses, Cologne, Lavender and Flo rida Water; Birmingham and Sheffield silver plated Castors, liquor Stands, Candle Sticks, Branches, Wai ters, Tea Trays, Fruit Baskets, Snuffers and Snuffer Trays, silverCups,Pitchers, Table, Tea, Desert. Cream, Salt and Mustard Spoons, soup Ladles, sugar Tongs, butter Knives, pickle Knives and Forks, sugar Scoups and fi=h Knives ; Mantle and Mahogany eight-daj CLOCKS ; Musical Instruments, consisting of Bass and Kettle Drums, Fifes, Flutes, Flageletis, Claronetts, Accordians, Shell Music Boxes, and Music Boxes, to play 12 tunes. A GOOD STOCK OF MILITARY & MILITARY TRIMMINGS Os new style, such as are now used by the Army un der a recent regulation. a t. so—— Watchmaker’s Tools and Materials, Besides many other articles—all of which they will sell verv low for cash or approved paper. They invite citizens, and persons generally visiting the city, to call at their Store, (east side of Mulberry-st.) and examine their Stock, where they are ever ready and happy to attend to those who mav favor them with their calls. WM. B. JOHNSTON St CO. N. B. Particular attention paid to Watch Refairino. Having in employ approved and experienced workmen, and being prepared to manufacture all the parts ol movement of a Watch, will w arrant every piece they make as perfect as the original, and their Watches to perform well. W. B. J. St CO. “PAINTING. ffMIE subscriber is now prepared toexecute all kinds I of House, Sign, and Fancy Painting, Gilding, Glazing, and Paper-Hanging. House-Painting will he done by the yard, pound, or day. O’ders, either in the city or country, thankfully received and promptly attended to, at No. 21, Mulberry-street, opposite the Post Office. D. T. REA. sept 18 J. 11. & W. S. ELLIS, Druggists, Cotton-Avenue, Macon, Georgia, HAVE just received the following, which they offer for sale on accommodating terms : Superior English ground Mustard, for table or Med ical use Carpenter's Extract Liverworth Do. Sarsaparilla Cububs and Capaiva Do. Extract Pink Root Do. do. Boneset Do. Tonic Extract Do. Remedy for Scalds, Burns, &c. Do. Disinfecting Liquid Chloride of Soda, for sick rooms, and keeping Meat untainted in hot weather. Callaghan's Vegetable Fever and Ague Pill* Superior Red Peruvian Bark Oil Cantharidin, Oil Black Pepper Stomach Tubes, Dentist's Instruments Croton Oil, Salaeratus, Pearlash Ground Spices, Starch Indigo, best Spanish, Salt-petre Salsoda, for washing, superior Apple Vinegar, Best London Walnut Catsup Sultana Raisins, for cooking. Also, a general Stock of Fresh DRUGS, MEDI CINES, St c September 23 4 Dr. ffriililti i (i If Lrated Eye Water lor In flamation and Weakness of the Eyes rilHE great advantages of this infalible remedy places Ml it as a general appendage to families, and a con stant vade-mei um to the traveller. This Eye Water is prepared with thegreatest care, and has never been known to fail in effecting a speedy and safe restoration of the diseased organs. It is useless to attach any cer tificates by way of praise or recommendation. The reputation and immense sale that has attended Dr. Scudder’s Eye Water, is the fairest proof of its utility and beneficial tendency ; it has been the means of preserving sight to many of the afflicted, from the help less infant to the aged parent Thousands of letters have been received by Dr. S. within these few years, containing flattering remarks relative to this Eye Wa ter—and the cures effected by it, have been set forth as wonderful beyond precedent. Dr. Scudder confidently recommends this Eye Water as a safe and valuable remedy—and he trust that his experience as an Occu list, to weigh against the gross impositions which are daily practised on the public by advertisements of dif ferent kinds of Eye Water, many of which are unsafe to use. Prepared by Dr. John Scudder, Occulist and inserter of Artificial Human Eyes. A supplv of the a boye Eva Water, for sale by H SHOTWELL. DT” Merchants in ths country supplied st the Pro prietor’s price. March 10 20 F"SU K months after date, application will be mads to the Honorable InferHu Court of Twigg* coun ty, white sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the N-gro belonging to the eelute of Thomaa Zorn, late of said eountv, dsc-sred CHARLES C. WHITEREAD, Adm’r June J SITOTSD TO UTXRATVSII, OtTfißNAli IMPHOTBSUNT, OOHMSBOB, AOBIOQLTmU, TERMS : THREE DOLLARS, IN ADVANCE FOUR DOLLARS, AFTER THREB MONTHS. MACON, (Ga.) SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 15, 1839. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, GA. I Milledgevillb, 20th May, 1839. } by an act of the General AtaemMv » » of this State, passed theVSih December, 183d, entitled “An Act to provide for the call of a Conven tion to reduce the number of the General Assembly of the Stste of Georgia, and for other purposes therein named,” it is provided “ That it shall be the duty of his Excellency the Governor, to give publicity to the al terations and amendments made m the Constitution,in reference to the reduction of the number of memliers composing the General Assembly ; and the first Mon day in October next, after the rising of said Conven tion, he shall fix on f,ir the ratification, by the people, of such amendments, alterations or new articles, as they may make for the objects of reduction and equali xation of-the General Assembly only; and if ratified by a majority of the voters who vote on the question of “ ratification,” or “no ratification,” then, and in that event, the alteration so by them made and ratified, skill be binding on the people of this State, and not Otherwise.” —And whereas the delegates of the people of this State, assembled in Convention under the pro visions of the before recited Act, have agreed to, and declar and the following to be alterations and amendments of the Constitution of this S'ate, touching the ret) resen' tation ol tha people in the General Assembly thereof to wit: THE CONVENTION assembled under the Act “to provide for the call of a Convention to reduce the number of the General Assembly of the State of Geor gia, and for other purposes therein named,” passed the 26th day of December, 1833, having met, under thte Proclamation of the Governor, on Monday the 6th day of May, 1339, propose as the final result of their delib erations, the following, to be amendments to the Con stitution of the State of Georgia, and present the sain to his Excellency the Governor of the State, that publi city may be given to said alterations and amendment*, according to the sixth section of the Act under which the Convention assembled: AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTIf UTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA. The House of Representatives shall be composed af members from all the Counties which now are, or here after may be included wi'hin this State, according to their respective numbers of free white persons, and in* eluding three-fifths of ail the people of color— to be as certained by an actual enumeration to be made from time to time, at intervals of seven years, S9 now bylaw provided. Each county shall be entitled to one mem ber Each county having a repr tentative population, as above specified, of six thousand persons, shall be entitled to one additional member; and each county having such representative population of twelve thou sand persons, shall he entitled to two additional mem bers; but no county shall have more than three mem bers. The number of members of which the House of Representatives will be composed, acci rding to the aforesaid ratio, and the last census, shall not hereafter be increased, except when anew county is crested; and it shall be the duty of the Legislature, at their ses sion to be holden next after the enumeration provided for by law, so to regulate the ratio of representation as to prevent such increase. The Representatives shall be chosen annually on the first Monday of October, until such day of election shall be altered by law. The Senate shall et nsist of forty-six msmbers, elect ed annually, on the first Monday in October, until such day of election shall be altered by law; and shall be composed of one member from each of the forty-six Senatorial Districts following: 1 Chatham and Effingham. 2 Scriven and Burke. 3 Richmond and Columbia. 4 Lincoln and Wilkes. 5 Elbert and Madison. 6 Habersham and Lumpkin. 7 Union and Rabun. 8 Forsyth and Hall. 9 Jackson and Franklin. 10 Clark and Oelethorpe. 11 Greene and Putnam. 12 Taliaferro and Warren. 13 Hancock and Baldwin, 14 Washington and Jefferson. 15 Emanuel and Montgomery. 16 Liberty and Bryan. 17 Tattnall and Bulloch. 18 Mclntosh and Glynn. 19 Camden and Wayne. 20 Ware and Lowndes, 21 Telfair and Appling 22 Laurens and Wilkinson. 23 Pulaski and Twiggs. 24 Bibb and Crawford. 25 Jones and Jasper. 26 Butts and Monroe. 27 Gwinneit and Walton. 28 DeKalb and Henry. 29 Newton and Morgan. 30 Gilmer and Murray. 31 Cass and C herokee. 32 Cobb and Campbell, 33 Coweta and Fayette. 34 Meriwether and Talbot -35 Pike and Upson. 36 Houston and Macon. 37 Dooly and Irwin. 33 Thomas and Decatur, 39 Baker and Early. 40 Lee and Sumpter. 41 Randolph and Stewart. 42 Muscogee and Marion. 43 Harris and Troup. 44 Heard and Carroll. 45 Paulding and Floyd. 46 Chattooga, Walker and Dade. And whenever hereafter the Legislature shall lay off and establish anew countv, it shall be added to the moat contiguous Senatorial District having the smallest repre—niaiiv, population. y WAyN& President of the Convention. Attest: Lucibn La Taste, Sec'ry of the Convention.” I therefore, in conformity with the provisions of the before recited Act, do hereby give publicity to the same, and enjoin each voter for members of the General As sembly of this State, on tlie day therein specified, to-wit: on the first Monday in October next, to give hte vote of “ Ratification " or “No Ratification," as provided in said Act; and that the presiding offlceri certify the same to this Department, accordingly .—> . Given under my hand end seal of the {L.S- J Executive Department, at the capitol in * > Milledgeville, this the day and rear first above written. GEORGE ft. GILMER. By the Governor: John H. Steel, S. E. D. June 8. 33- e HORSE FOR SALE. §>Jte*d A GENTLE YOUNG HORSE, also vr\ yj) a light BAROUCHE, will be sold_ toge 3—theror separate. Apply to Mr. HAN LEITER, at this office. June 8 H_ FOR SALE, ... -f* Ji handsome pair of Match Horsea. frOj HAtiVEY SHOTWELL. -fol—l - J un e 8 33_ PLANTATION FOR SALE, CONTAINING 750 acres of Land, mixed with oak and pine; there are 125 acres in a good state of cultivation, a good Dwelling House with all necessary out houses, situated t mite* from Byron. 6 miles from Albany, and 2 mites from Palmyra. All necessary in formation rejecting the land can hs obtained at the plantation. Persons wishing to purchass would do well to c&ll. WASHINGTON WOOLBRIGHT. KP The Editors of the Southern Spy win pleas* give thi* two insertions. „ , June 1 POTASH, 17IRST SORT, just received and for sate hv 1 1 HAFVEY SHOTWELL, Opposite the Central Hotel 1 Junes M PROSPECTUS ram rcattsamo m th city of macon, a Dear morn ing NXWSFaPER, TO C6.MJIE.YCX ON MONDAY, THE SECOND OF SEPTEMBER, 1839, ENTITLED The Macon Daily Advertiser. THE subscribers, ever anxiuua to advance ilia in terests of .Macon, and to contribute their mite to ward the amusement and instruction of her ritnens, propose to publish a small DAILY PAPER, bearing the above title, and to commence at the time specified, unless the pvtronage extended to it wifi warrant its ap pearance at an earlier period. They well know the great expense, labor "and tTou* ble attending such a publication, but feel confident a paper of the kind i* essentially necessary to the grow ing importance of Macon, and the surrounding coun try : they are satisfied the Commercial portion of our citizens desire a daily medium of communication with the public ; that their facilities are cramped, and her importance greatly underrated, fur the want of such a print; and that they will not suffer the undertaking to perish for the want of sufficient patronage at their hands. The Macon Daily Advertiser is published with t view to tire Commercial interest of Macon, and Intel* nai improvements, generally. It will also lend its aid to advance and encourage the Mechanical, Agriculttr ral and Manufacturing interests of the State. In short, no labor will be spared, on our part, to render it a wel come visiter, not only to the Merchant, the Farmer, and the Mechanic, but the Literary, Miscellaneous and General reader. It will otherwise constitute a channel ! of useful knowledge and general information. AU the Commercial Intelligence of importance, both Domestic and Foreign, will be summed up, under the proper head, to as to afford nur Mercantile patronsev> ery description of News which they can desire, at tha earliest moment. A correct Review of all tha impor tant Markets, and of our own, shall appear weakly. Arrangements will also be made that will enable us to furnish a correct Shipping List daily, containing the ; Arrivals, Clearances, Departures, Stc., of vessels at and front the ports of Savannah, Charleston, N. York, Stc. St e, together with the Arrivals at* and Departures from, this place. In addition to other matters, a daily Report of the Receipts of Cotton in our Market shall appear. CITY N EWS—Under this head all matters and oc currences ot interest, of every character, relating ta or transpiring within the city, will be faithfully recorded. TO ADVERTISERS, both of the city and country, we shall reserve a large portion of our sheet. On them we shall depend mainly for support, and pledge our selves to keep an eyesingle to their interests as well u our own. Tbrxs For subscription, pci annum, |8 00; sub scription, for six months, S3 00 ; subscription, for one month, SI 00; to be paid invariably on the delivery of j the first number. Single copies, 121 cents. Orders from a distance must come post-paid, or they will not receive attention. No paper will be sent to any person residing out of the city, unless the Cash accompany the order, or a re sponsible city reference is given. All Advertising accounts must be settled monthly. PENDLETON St HANLEITER. June 8. 1839 THE SEMI-WEEKLY WHIG. THE first number of the SEMI-WEEKLY edition of The New York Whig is herewith submitted to the public. It wiU be regularly published henceforth every Wednesday and Saturday afternoons on a sheet of the size of the Daily Whig, and half the size of the Weekly, and forwarded by the earliest mails to its Pa trons. ’lt wiU contain all tne matter of the Daily Whig, except the Advertisements, and be afforded at the low price of Three Dollars per annum in advance. It is believed that this is the chespeit Senti-Weekly paper in the country. _ The character of The New York Whig—Daily and Weekly—is now widely known. It has been publish ed about sixteen months, and in that brief period has acquired an exten»ive circulation, and, we trust, a fair sntmiing among its cotemporaries. It aims to present in a medium aheet an amount of reading matter fully equal to the average of the Great Dailies of New York and our other Commercial cities. Its contents will comprise Literature, Politics and General Intelligence, in about equal proportions. In the Literary Depart nt, no great pretensions are made no originality, but the best repositories of Foreign and American Litera ture are open to its conductors, and they endeavor to select therefrom a varied and interesting banquet. In General Intelligence, we hope to be neither behind nor inferior to our immediate cotemporaries. In Politics, our journal will bn all that its name purpots—frarles-o ly, zealously, and we trust efficiently-, VV bio. Experi enced pens are en isted in its service, and we trust it will render good service to the country in the advoca cy of Sound Principles and Good Manners and the fearless exposure of the iniquities, corruptions and ru iuons tendencies of Loco-Focoism. wiSoH 4 CO., May 9,1839 162 Nasssu-street. POETRY. from the Knoxville (Tenn ) Register. MY CHILDHOOD HOME. My childhood home, how firmly fixed, It is on memory's page ; Mv childish sports, and every thing That passed in early age. I recollect our humble cot, With lime and clay—stopped walls; How sweetly 'round that little spot. My recollection falls. I recollect the cottage yard, Its tall and shady trees; Where oft lieneaih those shades I've play'd And felt the cooling breeze. I recollect the cedar grove That grew upon the hill; Though many years have passed, I lore To think about it still. I recollect the green and wide, The rich and fruitful field, From which our wants was well supply o By its abundant yield. I recollect, and ever shall. The creek beneath the hill; I on its murm’ring little falls, Have built n y little mill. The cooling little spring, where I So oft have quenched my thirst. Is just as bright on memory As when lsaw it first. The smoothly rolling river too, I ell its turns can tell; And on its banks the trees that grew, I still remember well. I recollect the rugged cliff, Its grey and moeev sides; I oft upon its brow have skipp'd With fleet and youthful strides. I recollect, nor can forget. My pley-metes of those days. How oft have we together met To join in childish plays. Thus when Isl? on mem’ry's wdnge, (Their flight how eweet and sash) Freeh in my reeolleenon springs A thousand objects pest Those Hays, slat' have fled end gate. No more a child I roam t Yet pleasing 'tie to think upon My early childhood home | C. R. HANILETER, PRINTER* MISCELLANY. ty We recognize the pen of an old correspondent in this well drawn a'tatch, which we copy frost the Augusta Mirror. SCANDAL AND CRIME. “ Virtue! thou miscreant'. what communion can vir tue hold with thee or thine T Whet acquaintance hast thou with sekh things! How didst thou acquire it T Demosthenes’ Oration on lit Crown. “ My deer mother, where have you been 1” said Vliss Sophia Danton, tripping hastily into the room in which her mother was writing. “ Indeed, I have been running to and fro in search of you until I am quite out of breath. I have heard—but I can’t tell you now. 4am so tired; but, oh! dear—white I was at Mrs. Saxon’s, I heard something that would positive ly startle you, but”—— “Oh, pray tell me,” interrupted Mrs. Dan ton, betraying great anxiety, “do now, my sweet child.” . “ Well, I will; Ellen Spun” - ■■*»■■ “ Oh, poor frail human nature,** again in terrupted Mrs. Oanton, “ some more dis coveries I dreadfully fear, of the faults of our poor, weak-minded sex; but tell me, my dear, and do not keep your (tear mother in suspense. You know that 1 have a Christian heart, and can hear any thing without deciding improper ly.’’ “Oh! I can’t tell it now, lam so tired.” “ Oh no, my sweet child, you cannot know atiy thing 'ten minutes without letting your dear mother km-w it too; so tell me. I can, and will make all due allowance for the frail tics of our sex, and—oh !-»-has any one done any thing ? Quick !” “ Yes, indeed, but ”*««*■»■* “Oh, tell me immediately,”exclaimed Mrs. Danton, somewhat angrily. “I am now wri ting to my sister, your own dear aunt, and I wish to send her aU the news. You know that she would be gratified to hfcar a-a-about this er-r-r matter.” “ Well mother, Mrs. Saxon told me, that she had it from most unquestionable authority, that Ellen Saunders was seen standing in Iter father’s door, talking to a man on horseback, in the road.” “ Pshaw,” Mrs. Danton inwardly exclaimed but immediately holding up both Iter hands, with a stare of utter astonishment. “Oh, dear me! what a sinful world this is ! How immodest some people do act! fie, fie! what a shame!” “ Yes, and the shame lights upon the whole sex. Oil, me! I was so ustom-lied when 1 heard it, that I could not believe it. We must positively cut Miss Ellen’s acquaintance, and never permit her to enter the house again.” “ Oh, to be sure ; such trumpery must not presume to cultivate any further acquaintance here. lam willing as I said before, to make due allowance for the frailties of human nature; but this was really too bold—why I blush to think of it.” “You can state, my dear mother, in your letter to my dear aunt Sarah,” said Miss Sophia as site rosefrom her chair with an nirof offended dignity, “that there is nothing like virtue here —tnd instance that brazen Miss Ellen's con. duct to prove it. Oh, dear, what would our dear relations in England—the Duke of Bur lington and his Duchess, the Earl of Herts and his Countess —say if tiiey were to liear of our living in the neighborhood of such ignoble heaids ?” ** Ah very Irue,” replied Mrs. Danton; “and you know, my sweet child, that we are related to his Majesty King William the Fourth, being lineal descendants orCharles the Second. Oh, dear, when 1 think of the royal blood that was in tlieir veins, and of our illustrious ancestry, I cannot think of associating with common people here, without wealth.” [Here a rap at the door put n period to Mrs. Danton’s his tory of her pedigree, but without pausing long, she exclaimed :1 “ Ah, dear, here comes that ignoble, insignificant pert, culled Dick Rob son. Fly my dear; I’ll tell him that you are out visiting—quick ! 'tis necessary—you must not countenance such an acquaintance, for it will be derogatory to our dignity.” No sooner had Mrs. Danton uttered the last word than she opned the door, and Dick Robson entered while she received him with :—“ Walk in sir I am so happy to see you—indeed. Oh, our servants are all out of the way ot this time— not expecting company at this hour ; but be seated, sir; old friends are always welcome. Pray how is your health, and Miss Mary, and your mother's.” “ Permit me, my dear Mrs. Danton, to ten der my acknowledgements for the very flatter, ing solicitude you have expressed for the wel fare of our family, before 1 assure you that they are all in the enjoyment of the blessirgs of health.’’ “ Ah, my dear Mr. Robson, indeed no ac. knowledgmenfs are due really to a friendly solicitude for anothers welfare; but the assu. ranee ofyourfamily’s health is, indeed, accepta ble. Miss Danton, my sweet love, is now ab sent ; I am sure if sho were here, si e would be rejoiced to see you. Be sure to call at another '*■ ■■ “ I have some news of importance to”—— “Ah, indeed,’’ indeed interrupted Mrs. Danton, “do pray tell me what it is. lam sure the world will soon be deluged with” “Nothing about a deluge in it,” interrupted Mr. Robson, chuckling at his ready reply. “ lu only a small foible,” continued he. “Ah, I expected it; do tell me—l would sympathise with any one who had overstepped the bounds of decency, and do all in my pow- er to remedy consequential evils. Dear too, let mo know it. You see that I have been writing a letter; before I chose itri would avask to communicate all the news.*’ “ Well, M s. Danton, a fine gold wstcb was stolen a few days ago from Mr. LarderW store. A state warrant has issued for tha apprehension -of Stephen %&.'£&, whe has keen suspected, and the alteriff” ■■ “ Ah you may depend upon my word : thsft same man has been guihy of such crimes be fore ; but —nn -- irmht twit —— tnd • “ Pray what’s foe matte-* Mrs.Daotoo.ywi look vety paleT* “ Ah, nothing I assure you—only a digtft nervousness — a little indisposition that Ita subject to; but iam certain that be state foot watch* 4 was at the store last Monday, and he was there. Mr. Larder was not. Deer me. I am afraid tlie crime# of a few wtH grace tlie rest of mankind.” “ That was tlie day an wbichfoo watdh stolon, and it is ” —•« “ Ob, bless me! I recollect now seeing thaH same man, for lie had long black hair and a sun burnt faco, put his hand upon”' ■. “ That was not Sails, Mrs. Danton— Sails lias light hair, and”——— “Ah, that was the vary ttum—.l di*utXsy recollect it now. What could I have teen thinking about, to have been •• forgdtfui— he had light *tis true instead of black. Well, [’ll be qualified that he laid Irik hands upoQ • fine gold watch near the desk, and”—— “ If the sltcrifT be so successful as to arretft him, you can give in your testimony, which will be sufficient to convict Mm." “ I will immediately go, as soon as he it arrested, and my evidence shall convict bite to prison, for being such a disgrace to mass kind. But have you heard of Ellen Saunders tetelyt «I haVe, madam. 1 ” “ She has. 1 have heard, been guilty ofsottte* thing shameful indeed, and far more detesta* ble than theft. Hava you «ol board of AV* “ No, madam.” “ Ah! She has thrown herself completely away, and it *« no mote than i expected when I first saw her; and my suspicious piw* vented me from cultivating any acquaintance with her. NO. 34 “Be pleased, madam, ta infatte rX tha nature of her offence.* “ Qh, dear me ! be contented e-r-r-Withthw information. She has forfeited by her unltdy hke conduct all claims to the modesty which is the great ornament <eT her sex, and the only merit that could introduce her to respectable society.” “ Indeed, madam, when did this occurl* “ Oh, repeatedly.” “ ft is time that ! should leave, Mrs, Danton, us 1 have several miles to ge ere sunset. “ Oh, sit longer.” “ I must leave my respects to Miss”——* “ Good day sir.” We must now bid adieu to our “dnanOtza until we briefly rfcetch tlie early history of the characters introduced :—-Mrs. Danton was one of those polite, fashienabkt and familiar c rat u res, who with all their id miration of virtue and good-standing, take great delight in detracting fr«sm the merits MjF others. She had been in tolerable circum stances, that is to say, a good liver during her husband’s lifetime; but immediately after his death. Iter extravagant living soon wasted his substance, and the time we introduced her to the reader, extreme want with extreme pride were her only dower. But even this dower would not have been ao gr -at a misfortune if she had only been pos essed of a heart. Like many of the present day, she was not possess ed of kind feelings enough to let others enjoy even tlie small share of peace that is allotted te mortals in this life. Envious, and in one word heartless, she It t no opportunity pass )% slander all who possessed the least merit. Her only daughter, Sophia, was a promising branch of tlie same stock ; with considerable fluency of s|>eech, her tongue continually heaped calumny upon the innocent and un* suspecting—but so great was tier and her mother’s deception, that many were duped by their familiar manners and feigned friendship, even to the injury of their characters; and whenever charged with the calumny, strong protestations of innocence, weening familiari ties, and even tears, so impure that they would burn in the fires of iicli, would conciliate friendship, restore confidence, and bind again the victim for sacrifice. This trail scarcely ever manifests itself without others of a corres ponding character ; and whenever the heart is so destitute of honorable and benevolo*# feeling, as to frame and excite plans for tha destruction of the character and pence of others; theft, perjury, murder, and all tha catalogue of crimes, are not avoided because of their blackness, but fear prevents the man, and fear alone not only prevents these, but bars out the female of tlie highest circles in life from the house of infamy; for sterling virtue hopes for reward without the fear of punishment. Mr. Dick Robson was a man, though of good disposition and of tolerable mind, easily duped; he was innocent and unsuspecting himself, and thought all tho world innocent like him—but circumstnnces were too plain to be misunderstood by him, at the time when he first mentioned the stolen watch- We will shortly see the the result of th* scan dal, the theft, and of Dick’s penetration. The night had come on, and Mrs. DantOtl and Sophia were seated by each other, speak ing of the incidents that had so late occurred, when a low rap was heard at the door. It was something so unusual, that both were considerably alarmed, and when Sophia raised the window, and beheld a man with a huge bludgeon in his hand, standing upon the door steps, she fled into another room to conceal herself, and let her “ dear mother ” take care of herself if she could. Mrs. Danton stood petxi fit and with terror, for gurft warned her of dan. ger, while the rapping at the door continued to grow louder, and a voice demanding admit, tance. Growing impatient, tlie man slightly pushed against the door, and tlie latch, which served to fasten it gave way, an I entering, be laid his hands upon the shoulder of Mrs. Dan. ton, and said; “You are .my prisoner, in the name of rite state.” . Scream followed scream, and minting was about to close the scene, when a second thought usurped the place of the first.