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THE REPUBLIC.
• <ioverunie.it derives its Just powers, liolfroin the au
thority df ItOlers, but from the consent of the Governed ”
mTcoF, \<>l EMBER •*;. 1844.
ff?” The 11 Republic ” will hereafter be
issued regularly on every Wednesday mor
ning. We have adopted that day for die
publication of our paper; to suit the con
venience of our Advertising patrons, and
to chime in with the “Mail Arrangements.
IH BMC DEHOYSTRATIOVS.
We observe in the Athens Banner, the
Augusta Constitutionalist, and other pa
pers, that public meetings have been held
for the purpose of passing gratulatory res
olutions on the achievement of the recent
constitutional victory of the Democratic
party. The auspicious results of the late
political contest authorize such demon
strations; and none have joined in the Te
Deum with more heartfelt gratitude than
the writer.
But as a Republican of the Jeffersonian
school, we dissent from one of the resolu
tions tidopted at the meetings to which we
refer. We allude to that one which pro
vides for the appointment of a committee
to invite Mr. Polk to pass through Geor
gia en route to Washington City.
Triumphal processions are not the legi
timate insignia of Republic s. And such
would be the result were Mr. Polk to ac
cept the invitation. There could be' no
impropriety in the manifestations of pub
lic rejoicings in the cities through which
lie would necessarily have to pass as he
journeyed to the Capitol—they, indeed,
could not be restrained—there would he a
natural outburst oi feeling incident to the
occasion—a homage rendered to the exec
utive ol’the nation and not to the head of a
party.
Hut how different would it he were he
to conclude to puss down the Mississippi,
visit New Orleans, and from thence touch
tu every important city between that place
and Washington. Though he might leave
home with only one or two friends, he
would land in Washington with live han
dled courtiers. But to speak the pure,
unadulterated Anglo Saxon, that which
might have been the spontaneous ebulli
tion of patriotism, would in the end degen
erate into the venal adulation of'office-seekers.
Mr. Cla}' has a taste for these things.—
Uc has breathed die atmosphere ofC mrts,
and been imbued With the taste and /mbits
til princes. And lie would have surroun
ded himself with men of enormous wealth,
brilliant, attainments, and far-reaching
ambition. The jmhii p ttn«i splendm - oft he
Jhiketii Buckingham would have delight
ed him* The man that scorned the na
tional feelings would have sought to imi
tate England in other manors than her re-
Sliietive jtolieV.
It we tightly Understand Atr. Polk’s
character it presents a marked difference.
With l he urbanity of a gentleman lie unites
the plainness of a Republican. His iuteb
Icclual faculties are as sound and justly
balanced as the political tenets whir h be
liasadoptedt There is nothing brilliant
or showy in either—but both solid * practi
cal, and useful. They tire not the Corin
thian pillars and fluted columns that adorn
rind beautify the edifice, hut the unyield
ing, indestructible granite blocks that con
stitute the foundation. He is ti safe mall. —
And this term includes every qualification
necessary to make a good President.
For these reasons we feel assured that
fie will decline the invitations of his polit
ical liiends. He must perceive at a glance
that they would lie anti-Demoeratie in
their tendency. The glorious predomi
nance til democratic principles is sufficient
to rejoice the hearts ol a people who
have struggled so nobly for their mainte
nance,
He veil: soon be constitutionally induc
ted into office ; and from that rnotnenl lie
becomes the* representative of 1 lie whole
and not the instrument of a party.
And all that we have a right to desire or
expect is that he will rigidly adhere to tlife
political principles in which we believe
him to ho thoroughly indoctrinated. —
they will have felerence to the develop
ment of measures, not the promotion of men
or the gratification of a faction- Though
the federal head of the nation, he is the
seiVant of the people. And lie will, no
doubt, recommend to Congress the adop
tion of such measures as will afford the
greatest good to the greatest number.
Alter the expiration of his term of office
and in an official capacity, we should be
glad to see him return to the good okl ex
ample set by Gen. Washinglon, of visiting
his friends in the different States to ex
change gratulations and tender in person
the gratitude lie no doubt feels lor the hon
or tiiey have conferred upon him.
Should that time arrive and bis admin
istration terminate happily lor the ad
vancement, prosperity and conservation of
our Union, we should rejoice to join in the
universal acclamation that would go up
frotn the fountain of all political power,.
“Well done thou good and faithful ser
vant !”
POLITICAL METE3IPSVCHOSIS.
The New York Weekly News things
'hat the Pythagorean doctrine of the trans
migration of souls might he well adapted
m the whig party of the present day.—
f'hey are certainly fond of variety. They
veritably believe that a rose will smell as
sweet under any other name. W higs,
lfepublieans, Jeffersonian Republicans,
Native American, and American Repub
lican ! bless them, how they transmigrate.
They travel so fast over the political cata
l"gue that the “ wee bit todlers” will nev
‘‘r learn their papas’politics. Dunder &
Iffitzen Webster will smash the Republic
into a dish of chowder with his ruitivenm. —
" here shall tec go ?
COTTOA PLASTERS.
Interesting Movement. —We learn
' that a public meeting of the planters oi
Houston county, is contemplated for the
purpose ol taking into consideration the
policy oi curtailing, in a measure, the en
ormous quant;ty of lands that have been
1 for years devoted to the cultivation of our
great staple. The policy of the measure
is apparent; the mams ot consummating
this important reformation, however, is a
matter of grave consideration. How is
the public mind to be so impressed with
the necessity of reducing the quantity of
lands now appropriated to the cultivation
of cotton, so that by a consentaneous action
upon tbe part of the Southern people, ibis
measure may be accomplished within a
given time? Shall it be an abrupt revo
lution in the agricultural system of the
South, or a gradual reformation?
Ihe vast extent of country in which
cotton now constitutes the main staple,
forbid the hopes ot any sudden transition
from the cultivation of One product to that
of another; we must therefore rely upon
accomplishing this interesting object by
arousing the attention of the planters, eli
citing discussion, calling public meetings,
forming agricultural societies and devel
oping as far as possible tbe immense ad
vantages that would inevitably accrue to
(be country by divertingu considerable por
tion of the capital now invested in cotton
planting to grain growing, stock raising,&c.
In a conversation held with an intelli
gent Florida planter, a few days past, he
informed us that the cultivation of tobacco
had recently excited the most absorbing
intention in that territory. That the pro
duction was already considerable, and
that in a few years it was destined to be
come their chief article of export. It was
found highly profitable to cultivate it at
twenty-four cents per pound, and that;
whole crops were frequently engaged at
flirty cents the pound. The lands of
.'■'oulli Western Georgia are equally adapt
ed to the culture of tobacco, and the ex- 1
perimerit worthy of trial. There arc ex
tensive tracts of apparently worthless pi it f
deserts in lower Georgia, that at some fit-;
turn day will yield millions to the Saxon
wool growers of Europe. From experi
ments recently made in Alabama, there is
no invest m< nt that, yields a larger or surer ;
per cent than woo! growing; and it is
most astonishing that the Wealthy planters
of Georgia have not devoted more atten
tion to this subject.
Houston lias many gentlemen of wealth j
and intelligence engaged in planting; and |
we await with interest to see the effects 1
of their first move in this important agri
cultural reformation.
THE SEAT «F GOVERNMENT.
The subject connected with the remo
val of the sent of government from Mil
ledgeville is daily becoming a matter of
general interest and discussion. Nothing
can prevent the passage of resolutions to
that eflect tit the next session of tbe Le
gislature unless it be tbe extravagant ex
penditures Vested in the “ Governor’s re
sidence.”
The “ Lunatic Asylum” would be no
hindrance to the measured-fir that insti
tution could remain where it now is and
he conducted without embarrassing tbe
Government. It is not, tee hope, a neces
sary accompaniment oft he Legislature.
Our attention has been directed to this
subject both by residents and non-residents
of this city—gentlemen exercising no lit
tle iuHuenee in (he Cherokee have expres
sed a warm interest in it, while othexs
from South Western Georgia are its de
termined advocates,
The question first to be decided is—
Shall the Capitol fie removed from Mil
ledgeville? If this be decided in the af
firmative, tbe absorbing question then ari
ses, what point will be tbe most eligible
location for the Capitol of Georgia?
The sooner, if ever a removal is defer*
mined on, the better. All concur in the
fact that Milfedgcville is not a very agree
able location, nor very convenient of ac
cess. The town is old,- dilapidated,- arid
presents a most sombre appearance—and
the capital, a tinge, ungainly gothic pile,
that in a series oi years will consume more
in its repairs than would be required to
build a commodious and pleasant State
House. If it continues habitable for five
years longer, it will require from three to
five yeafs to erect ami complete the usual
buildings necessary for State purposes;
and in the meantime the legislature hav
ing made the necessary appropriations for
the work, might continue its sittings iit
Milledgeville until its final completion.
Georgia, the pride of the South, assu
redly deserves a location for its seat <;1
Government, that while it presented a
more imposing appearance, would, at the
same time, combine greater advantages
than are now enjoyed' af it's present scat’.
We intend in a subsequent number pre
senting this subject freely and fully to the
public mi fill.*
THE EELIPSE.
The Eclipse that occurred on the 24th
inst-, was sublime and beautiful. 'lbis
grand and awful astronomical wonder
commenced at tlie rise of the Moon; the
j first total immersion in the Earth’s shad
ow was 24 minutes after 0 ; and the hist
total obscuration 57 minutes after 5.
The night was clear and beautiful.™
Seldom have wc observed the weather in
a better slate for accurate observation.—
Although the shadow veiled tbe Moon’s
bright face, yet the darkness was not total.
Who could witness this sublime specta
cle and not feel Within his heart the won
drous power of Divinity —he who holds tin
universe in the palm of his hands and in a
breath could produce that wild, terrible,
and awful revolution in the heavenly sys
tem, when —
! “Star after star from lieaveu’s high arch shall rush,
j Son sink mi sun. ami system system crush,
Headlong, extinct, to one dark centre fall,
And death and night and chaos mingle all,
’Till o’er llte wreck,emerging from the storm
Immortal nature lifts her changeful form ;
Mounts from her funeral pyre on wings ol flame
‘ And soars auJL shines another and the same
I “THE CALM SUNSIIJNE OF THE
HEART.”
Even the most heated partisan must re
joice that the political tempest has past,
and given room to the quiet reflection and
! sober enjoyment of retired and peaceful
life. True the moral, as well as the poli
tical elements have been disturbed—but
;tlie same results have been produced as
those which follows the blast of the torna
do. In the one t lie natural world is puri
fied by the storm driving before it the lazy
elements that would otherwise have stag
nated into a pestilence; In the other
the moral vvrtrld is quickened into a lively
sentiment of the portentous evils that are
threatened the country, bv the Storrhy pas
sions of the multitude breaking over the
embankments of reason and plunging into
the wild excess of party excitement. But
1 hat very excess hastens the reaction, and
tends to create a more wholesome and ge
nial influence upon the public mind.
It is pleasant even for those who live
out of the pale of the Christian Church—it
is delightful even to tlie man of Sin, to
j know that while the political tempest
drowned the Republic in uproar, that the
“Still small voice, ” like the holy music of
an angel’s whisper, still sent its enraptu
ring notes to cheer the heart ot the waytar
er, to light the way of desponding philan
thropy, and rekindle the fire upon the al
tars of Christian love.
These remarks have been elicited by
the following interesting extract:
INDIVIDUAL EFFORT.
Some years since, a Tract visitor left a few of
his silent messengers of truth on hoard a vessel from
a distant State. One ofthe sailors took them home
and read them to his neighbors; a general interest
; was in consequence awakened on the subject of re
i ligion, and of intellectual and moral improvement.
I Until then there was no church in that vicinity, and
all nrotind was a moral waste; hot from that time
jthere has been an entire change in the character
and habits of t lie people; so that the whole region
in its agricultural, m -chanical, and intellectual, as
well as religious and moral aspects, exhibits a ren
ovated apnea ranee. Cmtrfih amt School houses
have been built; private dwellings have been impro
ved and multiplied; the order oi families lias been
restored; and children are receiving daily instruc
tion ri'Mthool; tie gospel is statedly preached to
■ lifrge and attentive congregations'; and nearly all
the neighborhood, lom orly characterized for intem
pera nee. are now slticl observers ol the total absti
nence pledge. But tor the b'eneVoleht efforts of
this one individual,* shat whole legion, instead of
sending up morning ami evening a cloud of grate
■ ful incense from consecrated domesticaltars, instead
of smiling amid tiie blessings of virtue, intelligence,
and general thrift, might have remained to t his day
a region of ignorance and vice, insulting Heaven
with profane mirthaud beastly intemperance. Sim
ilar changes have been wrought in multitudes of
! places tin ughout the country, by the individual ef
forts of humble self denying men and generous fe
-1 males, who, taking a lew tracts or papers in hand
as their letters of introduction, have gone: forth to
converse with their neighbors and fellow-beings,
and to arouse them to a proper sense of their dig
nity as freemen, and of llteir highest interests as
heirs of immortality.
The Tract enterprise of Nett York city, kept in
motion by individual effort, is exerting, silently, an
incalculable amount of saving and redeeming influ
ence. With its twelve city Missionaries, and ele
ven hundred gratuitously employed distributors, it
reaches ttie entire population. ft especially sear
ches out tlte abodes of ignoiance and extreme po
verty, and vice; while it pays its monthly % visits to
the refined, thus reminding them that there is a
great work of charity going on in which I key may
take a part. This is one of the most efficient, if
not almost the only possible means of elevating the
threat mass ofthe idle, intemperate , and piofane;
who depend upon the wages of unrighteousness or
the charities ofthe virtuous, lot a precarious and
scanty subsistence. Ilaimsat nothing loss titan
making them sober, intelligent,and useful citizens,
for tiiiiT world and the future; for every faithful dis
tributor considers himself, not merely a carrier, hut
a IViend, a kind adviser, and to the extent ofhis a
b lily aid opportunity, in a sense, a preacher if
righteousness, to those whom the tract or paper,
or volume, introduces him. The tract distributor
thus sets an example of individual effort, which
ntav be well imitated fur the advancement of any
good and great cause. By denying himself some
iif the ease or entertainment which others enjoy in
I heir leisure hours, he is doing a work which merits
the grateful acknowledgements of'.lie community,
which contributes essentially to save the city and
the nation, and which cannot fail of a rich reward
in )he approbation of his own conscience, and in
the benignant smiles of Heaven. He convinces
the poorest and llte most degraded, that there are
some that yet care for them; and especially that
there is one higher than the highest, who “hath pi
t* oft the poor.” He goes to the cellar of wretch
edness, and hv timely encouragement and advice,
he dispels tlie gloom of despondency, and inspires
with new hope, and new resolution to effiirt. He
Carries hrs little messenger to the abodes of vice : he
has no occasion to prove there, that “the way of
transgressors is hard;” lor they feel it to he such.
But words of truth and kindness have not lost their
charm even there; ami many a one is persuaded hv
his gi-ntle admonitions to I'msake the paths of the
destroyer. He leads the wandering leet of urtin
*t rutted childhood to the door ofthe .Sabbath school,
and the Day school; he persuades the intemperate
IP' forsake hiss cuptf, and with his daily earnings to
relieve the miseries of his starving little ones, and
to exchange his rags for cleanly, decent apparel;
he persuades him to he a man. He relieves the
necessities ofthe sick; he i- a IViend to the destitute
orphan; and speaks words of Consolation and hope
to the dvinj?. The last great day alone, wfll re
veal the l\i|l amount of good resulting from such
like individual efforts, But much of the good, if
not grand results, of this and kindred enterprises,
may be seen here, in the increased comfort, intelli
gence and thrift of individuals mid families—in the
greater security of property, character, and life—
and rn the promise of safety, perpetuity, and aug
menting prosperity to ail our free institutions. Who
then that hasa sphrk of patriotism nr philanthropy,
who that loves his neighbor, his children',diis doun
Irv his God, —disclaiming selfishness, indolence or
inglorious ease, —will not soberly ask himself, what
good can ! accomplish,' by individual effort ?
A. D.
THE POOR M AN S ENEMY.
These whigs seetn to think that no body
take their toddies but the poor man.—
Strong drink certainly is an enemy to health
and fortune —but a ginsling is decidedly
rich of a biting cold day, if he would nev
er pull at it on other occasions. Modera
tion is the thing. Now while these whig
aristocrats are warning us poor devils of
Tam O’Shanter’s failing, let ’em shell out
to the destitute and unfortunate a part of
the money they invest irt the costly Sherry,
Madeira, Fort, Cogniac, See., See. that are
covered up in cobwebs in their* cellars.—
Just see with what nonchalance they talk
to the “rot-gut boys.”
The Poor Man’s Enemy.— There has
been a diversity ofopinion on fire question
whether Mr. Clay or Mr. Folk is the best
friend to the poor man. Some light will
be thrown on this question by future ex
perience. But the poor man has one un
doubted enemy —strong drink. That lire
; has of late become more active and fierce.
Wc hear from several quarters that iutem
* perance is rather gaining ground. The
intelligent should rouse the friends of hu
manity. The Temperance effort should
receive anew impulse. Its fundamental
principles is incontestable, and its advo
cates are theres- .re provided with sufficient
weapons.— Phil. Gazette.
THE EQUESTRIAN CORPS.
Clayton & Burrow’s Equestrian
Corps are now in the full tide of success
ful perforlfiance under ihelr magnificent
pavilion.
The “grand entree” entitled the Court
of Queen Elizabeth, is imposing arid beau
tiful. Mrs. Nixon, a young arid beautiful
woman, rides in fine style, and appears
admirably in the performance; fc?he is
most certainly the delight of the circle— and
Iter horse Selim as fine and well trained a
steed, and with as much fire as the Selim
that sergeant McDonald tricked out of
the old lory. The “ minstrel band” would
. shake the rheumatics out ofthe most con
firmed invalid. Old Johny Q. Adams
origin to be here to see the “niggers”
show their ivory. This band would laugh
tqore happiness into tlietri than the Whole
grand borps of abolitionists could preach
out of them in ten years.
Cjr’We have received two numbers of
Art hur’s Ladies’ Magazine, a well conduc
ted rind ably edited periodical, published
in Philadelphia. T. S. Arthur, the editor,
is a popular and agreeable writer him Sell,
and is supported bj 7 a list of able contrib
utors*
His terms are such that the head of al
most every Southern family could sub
scribe for it, without missing the expendi-
t u re.
Every thing in the South, however,
must be ministered to in preference to the
head. Intellectual pleasure ? Bah!
Voting Democracy versus The old Hunkers.
JVe perceive that the Democratic Young
Men’s Committee who operated so effectu
ally previous to the defeat of Mr. Van Bu
ren’s nomination at Baltimore; and in
some degree brought about the nomination
!<»f Mr. Folk, are again busy giving their
| views on the recent election hi this city,
and charging upon the old hunkers a Wish
to defeat Mr. Folk’s election, in conse
quence of the discrepancy between the
vote for him arid that for Silas Wright
in this State. This view ofthe matter has
given great offence to the Evening Post;
and that particular clique who attempted
previous to the hist election to gel up a
movement that might have thrown the
whole State into disorder, This is the
commencement of tbe social war itt the
ranks ofthe Democratic party, the “yoririg
Democracy” on otic side and the “old hun
kers” on the other, which lias broken out
simultaneously in Washington and New
York, and will no doubt soon spread all
over the country. John C. Calhoun is
tfie Mrignus Apollo ofthe “young Demo
cracy,” and Nilas Wright of the “old Hun
kers.”
American Notes for Englishmen. —Extract
from a letter received by a merchant in
this city from a friend in Staffordshire, Eng
“f wish you would serrd me tire articles
named below, at your earliest conveyance.
Fray let them be ofthe best quality, a’s 1
want them sos family nSfe. Say,
7 barrels Newtown Pippins,
and “ comity pork, same
as the last,
2 “ Brown crackers,*
1 “ Fulton market beef, rtrne us'
last,
3 boxes, each 1 large cheese,
1 barrel of cranberries,
4 “ flour, with any other ‘ bonne boii
che' you can think of.”— Jour, of Com.
The Somers. —This gallant brig lias been
sent to sea lately. Commander Jack
Ketch Mackenzie is still on shore, we be
lieve. It is a pit}’ that they should be par
ted. Who so fit to take care ofthe sham
bles as the butcher? If the Somers be not
a wreck in a year and a day, we should
doubt the story of Jonah. Retributive
jusice demands that site be sunk far dee
per than ever plummet sounded, in the
depths ofthe seas. Let the stain ol mur
der be washed from her decks by the great
waters. H e wonder that any one hail the
hardihood to go out of sight of land in her.
Is the amiable Mr. Gunsevoori of her crew
—the accomplice before the fact, the lau
dator res actac? Where it not for our con
firmed conviction that that individual was
like poor young Spencer, not born to be
drowned, we should pronounce no one
triore fitting to be her commander—now
that the distinguished „llexander Slidell
Mackenzie reposes on the lap of an infa
mous obscurity.
“Will you take something ?” said a tee
totaller to his friend standing near a tavern.
“I don’t care if I do.” “Well ” said Frank,
“let’s take a icalk ?”
I REBII GARRIrt fci:LD«.
A GENERAL assortment ol AA A'RRANTFAJ
2RL Kresil Garden Seeds, will* directions for plan
ting accompanying ea«h paper. Merchants and
others supplied in suitable quantities.
J. H. & \A. S. ELLIS,
Cotton Avenue, Macon.
NoV. 8, 1847.
BLACKWOOD.
IYHE cleared Land on the Plantsnioh formerly
- occupied hy S. H. Kay, Esq. and more recent
ly by A. R. McLaughlin, will be rented for the
ensuing Year. Applv on the premises to
WILLI AM THOMPSON.
November 2*2, 1844. 6-3 t
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES.
extra hlack and blue black cloths and
cassimeres, a kvrge stock fust received hy
S'. J. HAY 8c CO.
Nov. Bth, 18 ft'.
BSctrguins in prints , shirtings ,
tickings, 4'f.
rBTHE suhrerihers with ihe view of reducing a
-B- large mock ofthe above articles, will sell prints,
shirtings, tickings, &.C. at unusually low prices.
S. J- RAY St CO.
Nov. Bth, 1844.
TO 111 RE.
■# Y the Month,a good Cook, Washer, and Iron-
JK-P er. Atsoa Girl 17 years old. Apply to
Nov. 22, 1841.-6 S. M. STRONG.
NEW PAVILION CIRCUS.
From tike C ity of Net-Yof k.
rruiE citizens of Macon are respcct
fully notified that the above unequalled and
excellent establishment after remaining lierc tor
the two days before advertised, have, through the
solicitations of numerous respectable families, con
cluded to remain for
One Day More, Only!!
which will positively lie their last, as their appoint
merits in advance oi' the company re ruler it utterly
impossible for them to remain a longer period.—
They are likewise induced to give an Afternoon
Performance, rlus Wednesday, November 27ih,
commencing at 2 o’clock, for the juvenile portion
of the community, and lor that portion of the
! public that cannot make it convenient to attend at
; night. The Evening’s Entertainment will fie
choice and select, ami the proprietors, Messrs.
CnAYTort & Bartlett, will spare no pains to ren -
der those who nfay honor them with their patron
age, perfectly comfortable. They also offer to
their friends the folhriving programme of the per
formance :
Novel Grand Entree, entitled the Court of Queen
Elizabeth, led by Airs. Nixon.
Master William, the Pride of the Arena, will
|terlbrtn some of the most dashing and daring feats
of horsemanship ever accomplished hv a youth ol
his, age.
The celebrated female equestrian,- Mis. Mixon,
(late Miss Caroline Divire) in her principal act of
horsemanship, on her favorite steed Selim) will
perform many pleasing and astonishing fbats, such
as have never been before attempted by any other
female equestrian.
The Greatest .Minstrel Band in the World , will
next introduce themselves, comprising the follow
ing tale.lt—Messrs. Carter,Batchelor and Daniels.
Doors open at 7 o’clock. Admission 50 cents —
children and servants, half price;
Macon, November 27, 1844. 7—ll
MARRIED,
fa Jones county, on the 17th inst. by the Rev.
David Kelly, Mr. Samuel F., Gove, of this city, to
-Miss Sarah L. LesT£<,ol’ Jones county.
COMMERCIAL JOURNAL.
MACON PRICES CURRENT, Nov. 27, 1814.
Bahgikg— Prices. Duly.
Hemp, 4i in; yd a2O 4c pr sq yd
Tow, 17 I-2 a2O do
Kentucky, 15 a 20 do
Domestic, 18 a 20 do
Gunny, 44 a 45' 20 a22 5c do
Rose—
Bale, 6 1-2 a S 4 I-2c pr lh
Manilla, 9 1-2 a 10 5c do
CANDLES—
Sperinucelti, 33 a 37 1 2 8c do
Tallow, 11a 18 5c do
Cheese, 8 1-2 a 12 9c do
Coffee—
Cuba, 8 a 10 fiee.
Rio, 9 a 19 do
Laguira, 9 1-2 a II do
Java, 11 a 15 do
Domestic Goons—
Shirtings, brown, 0a 8. 2.7 pr Ct
bleached, 9’ a 20 to 1 50
Calicoes, blue, and fancy, 8 a 20
Slri|ies, 10 a 15
Tickings,' \2 a 20
Osnaburgs, 10 a 12
Fish—
Herrings, none pr cwt.
Mackerel, No. 1, II a 12 $1 50pi bbl.
No. 2, 9 1-2 a 10
No. 3, 7 a 7 3 4
Flock—
Baltimore, 6 a 7
CanlF 6 a 7
Country, 5
Glass—
Ann. window, 100 ft. 4 1-4 a 5
Gun Powder— Keg, 4 1-2 a 7 Sc pr lb.
Ikon—
Swedes, assorted; 5a ti 1-2 $lB pr ton.
Russia’ bar, 5 a 5 1-1 do
Molasses—
Cuba, 28 a 30
Mnsc.ovadu, 4 1-2 ml pr lb
Louisiana, 30 if 37
Nails—
Cut, 41 to 20d (100 lb) 5a 6 4c pr lb
Oils—
Sperm, vvint. stra. 125a t 50 25c pr gal.
Linseed, 1 Ofta 1 37 do
Spirits—
Brandy—
Cognise, 4th proof, 150 a 4 $1 prgal.
Domestic, 85 a1 00 60c prgal.
Giti—
Holland, 100 a I st) 70c pr gal.
American, 35 a 45 do
Rum—
Jamaica, 100 a 1 75 do
New England, 35 a 40 do
Whiskey—
Pliila. and Baltimore, 30 a 37 do
Mouongahela, 50 a 75 do
Wises—
Malaga, 60 a75 12 1-2 pr gat
Port, 1 50 a 2 00
Teneriffe, 150a 2 00 20c prgal.
Madeira, 150a 3 00 60c prgal.
Sugars—
St. Croix, 9 a 10
Clarified, 14 a2O 2 l-2e prlb.
New Orleans, 8 a 9
.Vuscovada, 8 a 10
Loaf, 16 a 20 6c pr lb.
Salt—
Rock, 62 a75 8c pr 56 ll>.
Sack, 200 a 2 25 do
SoaT—American, 8 a 10 4c pr lh.
Twins— 21 a 28 5c pr lb.
s COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Bacon—Hams, 8 a 10 per lb.
Sides, . 5 a 6 do
Shoulders, 5 a 6 do
Beef, 4 a 5 do
Butter, 20 a 25 do
Corn, 40 aSO per bush.
Chickens, 72 1-2 pr head.
Ducks, T 8 a SO’ do
Eggs, 15 alB per doz.
Fodder," ' 50 a 62 1-2 per cu t.
Grist, 50 a 62 1-2 per bush.
Lard, 8 a 10 per lh.
Mutton, 7 a 8 do
M ai, 4‘o aSO per hush.
Pork, 6 a 7 |tet lb.
Turkies, 50 a75 per tread.
Veal, 7 a 8 per lh.
BAMK MOTES AMD EXCIIAMGE.
South Carolina Notes, par
Angus** and Savannah Banks, par
Merchants’ Bank, Macon, par
Bank of Brunswick, par
/lank of St. Marys, par
Exchange on Savannah, par
on Charleston, par
on New York, 1-2 prem.
Uncurrent Money.
City Council, Macon, 55 a 62 12
Columbus, 60 a 65
Milledgeville, 70 a 75
Ocmulgee Bank, 10
Phcenix Bank. no sal«>.
Monroe Rail Road, no sale.
Batik of Darien, 40
Alabama, 12 a 15 pr cent, discount.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, >
Macon, Nov. 22, lS4t \
j REGULAR MEETING.
| Present —The Mayor.
Aid. Ry lander, floss. Holmes, Fret man, Ellis.
Absent —Collins, Winn, Denton.
THE Minutes of the last regular Meet
ing were read and confirmed.
The Bridge Keeper reports tolls Nov. 8. $136 30
do do do do 15. 119 58
do do do do 22, 110 06
C. Campbell &Cos b: l for Powder, Rojie, &c.,
use'd at tiie Fire 20th August last, was passed
for sl9 70
ORDINANCE NO. 41.
An Ordinance granting celrain privileges to the
Trustees of the liibb county Academy.
Sec. 1. Re it Ordained by the Mayor and City
Council of the city of Macon in council assembled,
and it is hereby Ordained by the Authority af the
satin, That the Trus'tes of Bibb county Academy
lia,ve the privilege of closing the alleys in square 73,
except the alleys running along the North end and
and East side ol Gao. AY. Price’s lot on No. 3, ill
said square, and by throwing open a ten foot alley
on the West side of said Price’s lot/ this privilege
to remain so long as said lots are used for the pur
pose of Public Education, and whenever these lots
are treed in any other way than that designated,
this privi'ege shall become null ami void.
Sr.t'. 2. And be it further ortLiiUed, That nothing
in this Ordinance shall he so construed as to au
thorise the Trustees aforesaid to stop up any alley
or alleys or so close tlirm as to prevent or obstruct
the free ingress and egress ofliu.it passengers.
Read first time, Nov. 1, 1844.
Read second time and passed N0v.22, 1844.
Attest A. R. FREEMAN, Clerk.
AV. C. Kennedy’s hill lor 1 keg powder, was re
ferred to the Finance Conimi'tee.
The Mayor communicated to Council, that in ac
cordance with an. arrangement with E. Mollyneux,
jr., he had paid nhe half of that gentleman’s Mort
gage fi. lit. against Hie Macon Bridge, amounting to
$3055 55.
On motion Aid. Freeman,
Resolved. That at the approaching election for
Mayor and Alderman, on the first Saturday in Jan
uary next, no person he allowed to vote whose
name is not on the Register Book of the City.
Resolved, That, at said election no person shut!
be allowed to vote who has not paid all arrearages
olTaxesln the City.
Resolved, That ilie Treasurer publish die forego
ing Resolutions in the public Gazettes of the City,
so dial all persons may have due notice thereof.
Council then adjourned.
Attest, A. R. FREEMAN, C. C.
CITY ELECTIOiV-SOTICE.
City Council. Nov. 22, 1844.
RESOLVED, That at the approaching Elec
tion for Mayor and Aldermen, on the first
Saturday in January next, no person he allowed
to volt* whose name is not on the Register Book of
the city.
Resolved, That at said Faction no person shall
be allowed to vole who has not paid all arrearages
of Taxes to the city.
Resolved, That the Treasurer publish the fore
going Resolutions in the public Gazettes of the
e.itv, so that ail persons mat have due notice there
oi:‘ A. R. FREEMAN, Trens.
November 27, 1844. 7 td
WATCII ES, .1 L lVtLny,
AND
FANCY GOODS.
rjAHE subscriber begs leave to call tire atten-
JL tion of the citizens of Macon and its vicin
ity, to anew and fashionable slock of
AV al l he «, Jewelry, and Fancy Goods:
consisting of
Fine Gold and Silver Watches, of various styles
anff prices; Chains,Keys,Breast Pins, Finger and
Ear Rings; Ladies’ GolJ and Hair Bracelets; Hair
Pins and Head ornaments; Gold, silver and steer
S|>eCtacles; Gold sliver Pencil cases; Gold buttons,
studs, Ac. fee. Me., now opening at the store ad
joining that of Mr. Geo. A. Kimberly, .Mulberry
street. , . ,
C. K. WENTWORTH.
N. H.—C. K. AA T . will give his entire and per
aonal attention to the REPAIRING of AVatches
and Clocks of every description. Having a corn
vlele end superior stock of watch materials select
ed by himself, he feds confident of giving satislac
; iion to all who may entrust their work to hia care.
,/ E WE L R Y of every kind repaired at the
shoj-iest notice.
Macaw, November 22, 1544. 6 ts
C LOTIII AG FIORE,
Cotton Avenue, opposite Washington Hall.
I»IS!LII»S, MERRITT A. CO.
TUB AV E recently received, and will continue to
receive weekly during the business season
from the North, a full assortment <of READY
MADE CLOTHLYG, manufactured expressly
for them, together with a large assortment of Shirts,
Under-shirts, Scarls, Hosiery, Umbrellas, &c.
Also on hand and receiving a fine assortment of
Cloths, Cassimeres and Testings, of French, Eng
lish and American manufacture, embracing the la
test and most choice patterns, which they ate pre
pared to make to older,according to fashion or the
peculiar taste of their patrons.
Particular attention given to the making and
trimming of garments entrusted to their care, by
gentlemen furnishing iht-ir own materials, at prices
to suit the times.
Macon, November 15, 1841. 5-ts
VALUABLE AlJ£> DESIRABLE
M 9 ItOi*EKT\ x
FOR SALE.
M THE subscriber offers for sale
the largo House and Lot situated in A’ine
ville, late the residence ot Col. AA illiam Nixon, de
ceased. On the premise# are all the necessary
out-buildings. The situation is one ofthe most
pleasant in the village. Possession will be given
whenever the purchaser may require it. The
terms which are reasonable can lx* made known bv
application to John D. Winu, .Vaeon, or rite suli
scriberon the premises.
P. NIXON.
Oct. 25—2-st.
FANCY DRY GOODS.
undersigned will have a large quantity ol
-K 1" aticy Dry Goods in Jifacon, selected from
their slock in New York, and to arrive about the
middle of November, which will Ire sold for CASH
AT WHOLESALE AMD RETAIL. The
stock will comprise a large quantity of
ALIMCCAS, DELitiflES,
BO 71 B.IX IA Usi, SHAWLS, I»KE«S
IIAMDKBKCHILFS. CRAVATS, LA
CES, BI BOAS, ETC.
A1 Ipurcliased at auction in New York, expressly
lor Southern marl els, and will lie liiund well wor
thy of attention of dealers. At intervals through
out the winter they will also receive fresh supplies
of such goods as may be found most desirable.
Believing lliat an exhibition of their goods, with
prices will lie tbe best recommendation to favor,
they earnestly entreat a call from all persons iu the
line of busmess.
ts. BtiRNHELVER & BROTHERS.
Store on third Street,
Laicly occupied by S. J. Ray 8t Cos. Macon, Ga.
Nov. 8-—4—ts.
0% CONSIENKBirr,
Ota kd dupry 8c cos brandy,
A. .Seignette’s do.
Swan Gin,
One barrel best puie Old Holland Gin,
Madeira wine,
These liquors are ofthe first qualitv.
H. St j. COAVLES.
November Ist, 1844. 8-ts
READY MADE CLOTHING, just received
.Wen’s, and boys’ clothing of every descrip
tion, which will be sold at greatly reducednrices.
S. J. RAY St'CO.
Nov. 8, 1844.
'RUST received, fancy silks, satins, Cashmere
D Keosse,crape De Laities, moiwlin D< Laities,
Chusans, some new and beautiful styles tor ladies’
dresses. S. J. H AY 8t CO-
Nov. 8, 1844.