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GRAND LODGE OF a. Y. M m OF GEORGIA. We liavo been loaned a copy of the proceedings of this body, from which we extract the following items which we think . t jj of interest to the fraternity, if not to the general reader. The restoration of Rising Sun Lodge, to all her former rights and privileges. The following charters were granted: Traveller’s Rest Lodge, No. 65, Traveller’s Rest, Dooly co. (<oosa “ 66, Rome, Floyd county. Dawson “ 67, Crawfordville, Taliaferro co. Dawson “ 68, Social Circle, Walton co. Carroll “ 69, Carrollton, Carrol county. jy m *4 70, Erin, Meriwether county. Q x f or j “ 71, Oxford, Newton county. ViJJa Rica “ 72, Villa Rica, Carroll county. Aicova “ 73, Newton Fact’ry, Newton co. Unity “ 74, Coweta county. Laurens, “ 75, Dublin, Laurens count}'. Cumpbellton “ 76, Campbellton, Campbell co. Canton “ 77, Canton, Cherokee county. Lincoln “ 78, Lincolnton, Lincoln county. The report of the committee on “ Foreign Correspondence,” and the “State of the Grand Lodge,” embracing some forty five pages, we have not the space in our present number to review, but shall notice in our next. The Grand Officers for the ensuing year, are as follows: WM. C. DAWSON, Grand Muster. JOHN HUNTER, Ist. Deputy Grand Master. TIMOTHY M. FURLOW, 2 d. Deputy Grand Master. JAMES F. COOPER, 3d. Deputy Grand Master. A. A. GAULDING, Senior Grand Warden. JOHN W. KING, Junior Grand Warden. PETER SOLOMON, Grand Treasurer. SIMRI ROSE, Grand Secretary. W. K. KITCHEN, Grand Lecturer. Rev. H. C. CARTER, Grand Chaplain. W. B. BOWEN, Grand Marshal. LEROY PATILLO, Grand Senior Deacon. LEONARD C. SIMPSON, Grand Junior Deacon. A. P. BURR, Grand Tyler. WM. S. ROCKWELL. Grand Pursivant. WM. F. BROOKS, ) JOHN R. JOHNSON, > Grand Stewards. JOHN CALVIN JOHNSON,) Passed resolutions of sympathy with Macon Lodge, No. 6, for the deutli of Bro. Abner P. Holt , who was a Steward of the-Grand Lodge. Also, with Albany Lodge, No. 24, on accoount of the loss by fire on the Ist. of January last, of their Charter, Jewels, cYc. New Charter granted—fees and dues remitted. Amended Constitution, by reducing rate of mileage for Del egates and Grand Officers, to 10 cents per mile. Our esteemed fellow citizen, Robert H. GriJJin, Esq., is to deliver the address at the next communication. St. Patrick’s Lodge, No. 2, of Louisville, which had been dormant, was revived as No. 52. Resolution, That such Lodges as have not contributed, or been called on to contribute to the monument of Bro. Few, are invited to aid in the undertaking, and remit to Bro. Peter Sol omon, Grand Treasurer. By the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the surplus of Si,ooo. remaining in hands of Treasurer, (after pay ing expenses of the Communication), was ordered to be funded in State Bonds. Number of Chartered Lodges, working under this Grand Lodge, 79 ; number of members, 3,088 ; number initiated during the year, 828 ; admitted as members, 83; died, 38; suspended, 12 ; expelled, 16 ; resigned membership, 292. 1 lie whole of the proceedings display a healthy tone and general prosperity of the institution, truly gratifying. V e extract from the Charleston Courier, the following tribute of respect to Mr. Polk. At an early hour on Saturday morning, Ex-President Polk and suit, left us on their route home, taking the boat to Savan nah. Gn reaching Central Wharf, they found a canopy erected bv the patriotism of the young men employed there. It was tastetui and appropriate, constructed as it was, at a moments thought. 1 lie canopy consisted of two square pillars, fifteen feet high, composed of spuare bales of Carolina Upland Cotton, resting U I 011 * )ases large Georgia bales, (in compliment to our sister *tnt(,) each pillar faced with a bale of Carolina Sea Island Cot t°n. 1 u k ßrre * ( and Rice capped each pillar, one having inscribed .^ e Wol 'ds “ Free Trade,” and the other, “ Commerce and s, culture. \ beam of Carolina pine, covered with Amer in graceful festoons, extended from pillar to pillar, supported t\n s inscription, encircled with arbourvitae, cedar and a penant in festoons. A1 BI °S THEE FAREWELL ! £ . , rvit *’ laurel, cedar and palmetto, were entwined around the pillars. n KmT, 88 Wharf ’ t 0 tlle rear the pillars, was suspended .l ne anner ’ representing Jasper, replacing the flag on licvri Ti' 1 fS ° rt ou ltrie, and on the reverse side, “ The nn \ a ’ Bu PP° rt * n g which, on each side, were an Union Jack and American Ensign. Tbo r ” ?• ° Ct WJIS P leasin g, and drew forth expressions of grati ""l feeling from the party. r p| * in™ nf <) °^ u \ ne of the ladies at the recent open tlie rr * 1C Parliament, was in the stvle of UIC of George 11. FASHIONS FOR MARCH. The last few weeks have not been very pro ductive of novelty in the world of fashion. For coiffures, black lace is at the present moment very recherche, the fanchon style being the most adopted; barbes of black and white lace are also used, reaching a very little lower than the ears, and fastened with light flowers, intermixed with long blades of grass and foliage, so airy that they resemble feathers. The small caps, trimmed with flowers, either pointed in the front or in the Mary Stuart style, are almost the only dress coiff ures at present worn, but it is expected that tur bans and small wreaths will again become fash ionable. All the bonnets are of black or dark-col ored velvets, and lined with white satin, either quil ted and wadded or plain; those for morning dress must be little trimmed, and even then with velvet only; no feathers A fall of black lace is worn wtih them. The most elegant captoes are are of quilted and wadded satin, lined with white satin—the same for all colors; they are trimmed with a ribbon crossed, or with narrow terry velvet of the same color as the satin. We have lately seen some in the most charming taste: one of pearl-gray, trimmed with an English lace sewn round the edge of the front, and another in the same style, of sky blue color; but these were bon nets for demi-toilette. In proportion as the mor ning coiffures are simple, so are those for visits elegant and recherche. For lining large cloaks, squirrel is recherche ; but for the edgeing ofpar dessus and paletots, sable is preferred, Grebe, the real fur luxe, with reflets argentes, is frequent ly emyloyed for evening dress; but as we have often said before, ermine is, after all, the fur par excellence for full dress ; this is the fur which is best suited for pelerines de sorties de bal. It is said thaUdiamonds will be much worn at the fetes, prin cipally mixed with flowers in the head- dress, and in the noeuds and agrafes of corsage. Bracelets are still in favor, and are worn larger than ever; several are worn on the same arm; but in no case two alike. They are placed above the long glove s, which despite their name are worn very short. Broaches and bracelets of rose-colored and blue enamel, set in fine pearls or brilliant marqui sites, are mtch in vogue. For morning wear, thick pelisses of satin ala reine , lined with fur, or sim ply wadded, and trimmed with very large revers of velvet, deep cuffs, and a border of velvet on the edge of the large pelerine, which forms a shawl behind ; these pelisses are frequently made with a small collar, which can be worn up round the neck as a protection from the cold, or turned down at pleasure; it fastens with a ribbon, tied at front with long ends. This style of cloak is made in black, myrtle green, chestnut, or very dark blue, with velvet of the same shade, and is remarkable for its distinguee simplicity. — Magazine of Fash ion. Newspaper Patronage. —ln the language of a contemporary, we have to say, that this thing called newspaper patronage is a curious thing. It is composed of as many colors as the rainbow, and is as changeable as the chamelean. One man subscribes for a newspaper, and pays for it in advance, goes home and reads it the year round with the proud satisfation that it is his own. He hands in an advertisement—asks the price and pays for it. This is newspaper patronage. Another man says, “please put my name on your list of subscribers, ’ and goes off without as much as sa3 r ing pay once. He asks you to ad vertise, but he says nothing about paying for it. Time passes—your patience is exhausted—and you dun him. He flies in a passion and perhaps pays —perhaps not. This, too, is newspaper pat ronage. Another man has been a subscriber for a long time. He becomes tired of you and wants a change. Thinks he would like a Dollar Weekly. Tells the post-master to discontinue, and one of his papers is returned to you marked “refused,” Paying for it is among the last of his thoughts. Besides he wants his dollar sent to the city pub lisher. After a time you look over his account and send him the balance due. But does he pay it cheerfully and freely? We leave you to an swer. Yet, this, too, is newspaper patronage. Another man lives next you —never took your paper —it is too small, compared with some ol the overgrown and sickly sentimental dollar weeklies. Yet he goes regularly to his neighbor, and reads his by a good stove fire—finds fault with its contents —disputes its leaders, and quar rels with its type, ink or color. Occasionally sees an article that he likes—takes half a dime and buys a number. This, too, is newspaper pat ronage. Another sports a fine horse, or perhaps a pair of them —is always seen whip in hand and spur on foot, single mail, no use for him to take a news paper, knows enough now. Finally concludes to get married —does so, sends in notice ol the fact with “please publish and send me half a dozen copies.” ’Tis done, does he ever pay for paper or notice ? No. “But surety you don’t charge for such things?” This, too, is newspa per patronage. Another (and the class is very numerous) thinks that the prompt payment of two dollais per an num entitles him to the privilege of calling the editor to a personal account, at least once a quar* ter, for any thing that appears in the paper w hich he cannot relish. This class believe that news papers are published for individual, and not gen-| eral benefit; and this, too, is called newspaper patronage. This class believe firmly in the an cient meaning of patron. Another man—(bless you! it does us good to see such a man, and we do see them sometimes, and we have seen some such latety,) another man conies and says: “The year for which I have paid is about to expire; I want to pay for another.” He does so and retires. Reader! is not newspaper patronage a curious thing? And in that great day, when honest men are to get the reward due to honesty, which say you, of those enumerated above, will obtain that reward ? A QUAKER’S LETTER TO HIS WATCH MAKER. I herewith send thee my pocket clock which greatly standeth in need of thy friendly correction. The last time he was at thy friendly school, he was no ways reformed, nor in the least benefitted thereby; for I perceive by the index of his mind that he is a liar, and the truth is not in him; that his motions are wavering and irregular; that his pulse is sometimes slow which betokeneth not an even temper; at other times it waxeth sluggish, notwithstanding I frequently urge him, when he should be on his duty, as thou knowest his usual name denoteth, I will find him slumbering or sleeping—or, as the vanity of human reason phrases it; catch him napping. Examine him, therefore, and prove him, I beseech thee, thor oughly, that thou mayest, by being well acquaint ed with his inward frame and disposition, draw him from the error of his ways, and show him the path wherein he should go. It grieves me to think, and when I ponder thereon, I am verity of opinion that his body is foul, and the whole mass is corrupted. Cleanse him, therefore, with thy charming physic, from all pollution, that he may vibrate and circulate according to the truth. I will place him a few days under thy care, and pay for his board as thou requirest it. I entreat thee Iriend John, to demean thyself on this occa sion with right judgement, according to the gift which is in thee, and prove thyself a superior woikman. And when thou layest thy correcting hands on him, let it be without passion, lest thou drive him to destruction. Do thou regulate his motion for the time to come, by the motion of the light that ruleth the day, and when thou findeth him converted from the error of his ways, and more comfortable to the above mentioned rules, then do thou send him home with a just bill of charges, drawn out by the spirit of moderation, and it shall be sent to thee in the root of all evil. Horrible Murder —A Demon Woman. —A murder was committed a few weeks since, about four miles from Nicholasville, Kentucky, upon the person of W. Potter, by John Potter and wife. The circumstances were as follows:—The two brothers, John and William, together with John’s wife, were at the house of Mrs. Elizabeth Burke, on Lee’s Ferry road. They had all drank whis key pretty freely, when a dispute arose between the two 1 brothers. From words they proceeded to blows, and at this crisis the wife of John Potter made at William Potter and cut him with a bro ken caseknife two gashes upon the face and fore head ; whereupon William Potter, to defend him self, kicked her. John Potter, having before this time drawn a dirk-knife, rushed upon William, who fled, and was pursued by John and wife, John, several times during the pursuit, was about to relinquish it, but was urged on by his wife to “kill him.” As the unfortunate man by this time had reached a fence, lie was caught by the wife of John Potter, and held until John cut him a fear ful gash about two inches above the wrist, layring bare the bone and severing, the large arteries. A little while after this William expired. The hus band and wile are now in jail, awaiting their trial before an examining court. Murders of Two Young Girls. —A daughter of Mr. Joseph Turner, of South Coventry, Con necticut, was murdered at the residence of her father, by an Irishman living with the family. She was about 13 years old. The Irishman was fond of cider, but Mr. T. had refused it to him. He asked the girl for some, and she refused it. He at once struck her with an axe, killing her instantly. A reward of SSO is offered for the ar rest of the Irishman. A shocking murder was likewise committed in Uxbridge not long since. The circumstances were as follows: —A young man had invited a girl of about 14 years of age to ride with him a few weeks ago, and she rsfused, he told her he would pay her for it some future time. Accordingly he went to her house at night, called her up stairs, and cut her throat and then cut his own. The young lady died immediately, but the man, not cutting his throat at the right point, did not effect his purpose. He is now in the hands of justice. Breach of Promise. —In Detroit, a suit was brought by Miss Abby Claus, a lady about 65 years old, against Andrew State, a young man aged 26, for an alleged breach of promise, and to obtain damages for the same. The complainant fully proved that Andrew had “often told his love,” and the announcement had been publicly made in church of the intended union. The jury rendered a verdict of ten dollars in favor of the injured maiden. * What is holder than earning money ? Collect ing it 1 Why is a clergyman’s horse like a king 1 Be cause he is guided by a minister. To Keep Plums and Peaches Ripe thro’ the \ear. —Beat well up together equal quan tities of honey and spring water, pour the mixture into an earthen vessel, put in the fruit all ireshly gathered, and cover them up quite close. When any of* the fruit is taken out, wash it in cold water, and it will be lit for immediate use. Economical hair wash. —Take’ one ounce of borax, halt an o unce of camphor; powder these in gredients fine, and dissolve them in one quart of boiling water; when cool, the solution will be ready for use —damp the hair frequently. This wash not only effectually cleanses and beautifies, but strengthens the hair, preserves the color, and pre vents early baldness. This, we conceive, cannot be too generally made known. The first bale of cotton imported into Liverpool from America was in 1785. A cheerful spirit makes labor light and sleep sweet, and all around happy, which is much bet ter than being only rich. The President of the French Republic has con ferred the Order of the Legion of Honor on M. Boupland, the celebrated traveller and naturalist, and on Dr. Jackson, of Boston. What would some of our corporation officers think of being served in this style? The corporation of Totness, having wasted the funds of the town are about to be sent to prison on an attachment for not paying up. The widow of the celebrated Dr. Rush is still living at the age of 90, in Philadelphia. She is the mother of Hon. Richard Rush, Minister to France, and of Drs. Janies and William Rush, the first of whom is author of one of the most pro found and original treatises ever published on the Voice One of the most distinguished jewellers in New York has, within a few weeks past, set in gold three of the most valuable emeralds ever seen in this country. They were left with him, by tho wife of Col. Fremont. The emeralds were pre sented to Mrs. Fremont by Col. Fremont on his last return to the United States. In size and bril liancy these emeralds will vie with the most gor geous of those described by the Spanish writers in their chronicles of the wealth of Peru and Mex ico at the period of the Spanish conquest. — N. Y. Sun. A Beggar of Taste.—A respectable clergy man of this city was called upon the other day by a woman of sorrowful aspect, who came with a very doleful story of her own privations and afflictions, and those of her family at this inclement season. She professed to be destitute of clothing, and said if she could raise money enough to buy a cloak it would be a great comfort. The clergy man gave her a dollar, and then, upon a renewed appeal from her, added a dollar for her children. That evening our worthy clergyman, who was not of the opinion of a writer in the Puritan of to-day, that Mrs. Butlers Shaksperian readings are u a cunning device of the god of this world to decoy souls into injurious amusements,” went to hear that gifted lady read Othello. She had reached that passage where lago sums up the good qualities of the sex — “ Come on, come on, you are pictures out of doors, Belles in your parlors, wild cats in your kitchens, Saints in your injuries, devils being offended : ” When turning suddenly round he beheld a face!—- Surelv he bad seen that face before, and within twelve hours. Yes ! it was the face of his whin ing visitor of the morning, no longer wearing the woful expression, but flushed and smiling, and beaming admiration upon the fair declaimer, who was so admirably giving expression to lago’s cyn ical criticisms upon women. —Boston Transcript. A c ar d7 The Savannah Port Society tender their most respect full acknowledgements to those Ladies who assisted at tho Fair held for the benefit of the mariners’ Church, at Ogle thorpe Hall on the 27th, 28th and 29th ultimo. Also to the ship masters who so liberally contributed to its objects, and to those kind and benevolent individuals, who by valuable dona tions and in various other ways aided therein. By order of the Board, WM. CRABTREE, President. CIR CU L AIC THE undersigned Committee, in behalf of the Methodist Protestant Church, would most respectfully appeal to the citizens of Savannah, and the liberal minded everywhere, for assistance to enable them to erect a neat Brick Church for the worshiping of God. It is perhaps not generally known, that in Savannah there is less Church accommodation for the poor and the stranger, than in any other city of its size, in this country. There is only one Church with free seats , (except the Bethel, designed for the sea-fareing community), and it is our intention to erect a Church with free seats , for the poor and the stranger; where the same doctrines will be preached, and the same usages observed, as to means of grace, as are observed in the Metho dist Episcopal Church South; but the government of the Church is founded upon the principle of Equal and Mutual Rights, having a lay representation in its Annual and General Conferences. THOMAS HUTCHINGS, ) THOMAS B. BENNING, > Commute. WILLIAM H. LLOYD. > Savannah, Murch 14, 1849. It.