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BY JAMES GARDNER, JR.
AUGUSTA, GA.
THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 6.
The Slate Fair at Macon.
We were promised some interesting particu
lars. lists of articles exhibited, premiums award
ed, to whom, and for what, but we have been
disappointed. We therefore will offer an imper
fect sketch of our own observations at the Fair
from memory.
This great exhibition, which it was the good
fortune of the writer to attend, was, in many re
apects. creditable to the agricultural and horti
cultural advancement, and the mechanical and
manufacturing skill and ingenuity of our people.
The highly cultivated taste evinced by the fair
daughters of Georgia, in their specimens of skil
ful house-wifery, and in many varieties of orna
mental work, formed the most pleasing portion
of the exhibition. We pay but a just com
pliment, and speak in the utmost sincerity
in saying that the contributions from the ladies,
were more various, and reflected more credit
upon their zeal and industry, and skill, and
evinced a more glowing spirit of emulation than
could lie said of the sterner sex. In fact, we
were not only agreeably surprised at the excel
lence, the beauty, and elegance of the various
articles of their handiwork, but at the great
number of ladies who had entered into this
laudable competition. Many lair hands that
“ toil not, neither do they spin,’’ and had been
accustomed to no species of industry, except
such as are elegant recreations, produced a variety
of ornamental articles which would grace a royal
palace. We noticed some handsome paintings
by Mrs. Dr. Cunningham, of Augusta, and Mrs.
Wildman,of Columbus, Ga.; also elegant speci
mens of Embroidery and Crewel Work, rarely,
if ever, seen on such fields of competition. We
speak of those from memory, and regret it was not
in our power to take memoranda at the time, or
to procure them since, of the names of the many
ladies who sent to the exhibition beautifully
embroidered Table, Sofa. Ottoman, and Chair
Covers, Lamp Mats. &c. &c., elegant wrought
Quilts of silk and other fabrics, Masonic and
Odd Fellows' Regalia, and other articles of dress
and ornament. One specimen we thought par
ticularly tasteful and well executed. It was a
.Map of Europe, wrought upon a ground-work
of straw-colored silk, the boundaries of the va
rious countries, the rivers anil towns, &c.. indi
cated by stitchings of different colored sewing
silk.
There was a profusion of rare exotics and
beautiful flowering Plants, forming a pyramid in
the centre of the large building appropriated
to the ladies department.
There was also in one portion a fine display
of boquets of natural flowers, and flowers in
wax-work, and ornamental confectionary. In
another were jars of rich and beautifully brandied
fruits, of preserves, of pickles, &c., and bottles
of cordials and catsups, and a host of other ar
ticles too tedious to mention, combining delight
fully the utile t urn dulce.
In the building appropriated for Machinery
were three Steam Engines. One of them,
constructed by Finlay & Co., Macon, was kept
in operation lor the purpose of gearing and put
ting in motion machinery brought for exhibition.
Here were a patent Straw Cutter, and a Corn
Sheller, that seemed to be very superior ar
ticles. There were also several other patents
which the agricultural portion of the assemblage
examined admiringly.
But the great feature of this department was
the beautiful and elegantly wrought Steam En
gine of 10-horse power, from the extensive es
tablishment of Gindrat & Co., Montgomery,
Ala. No city fire-engine, with its brightly bur
nished ornaments, ever shone more resplendent
than did this beautiful specimen of skill and
taste. The public spirit of Col. John. G. Winter,
chief proprietor of that establishment, prompted
this elegant contribution, which was ornamented
at a cost of many hundred dollart, and trans
ported, at great expense, to the Fair. At
a superficial glance, it looked too airy and graceful
for use, but the practiced eye could observe its
very solid structure,the compact and well-ordered
proportions, and a felicity of arrangement which
adapted it to run a longtime with but little fric
tion and consequent wear.
In the department of Manufactures, the first
articles that greeted the eye at the front en
trance, was the double set of Harness, manufac
tured in this city, by Albert Hatch. This fins
specimen of skill took the first premium for that
class of manufacture. A set lor a buggy, by the ,
same manufacturer, also took a premium.
It was not well arranged that articles on which
so much labor and expense had been lavished,
should be entitled to no more valuable premium
than would a pair of negro shoes. The premium
awarded was a Cup of the value of about five
dollars. The double set of harness, we under
stand, was rallied off for sooo—so chances at j
<lO each—and won by Col. B. S. Jordon, of
Baldwin county.
In this connection we will mention the ele
gant Barouche and Buggy sent from Mr. James
Hulbert's Carriage Factory in this city. They
were much admired. They would have stood a
good chance for the premium against any compe
tition in that line. They carried off premiums
of course, there being no competitors. Mr T.
H. Plant, formerly of this city, now of Macon,
exhibited a very beautiful Buggy, but as it was
manufactured at Newark, N. J., was ruled out.
The manufactures in wool and in leather,
were not varied or extensive, but what was ex
hibited showed great proficiency. We saw some
handsome specimens of cabinet-work, also Buck
ets, Barrels and Casks. We saw’, also, some well
made Negro Shoes, and a Side-Saddle, (manufac
tured in Thomas county.) of Georgia leather.
The saddle was elaborately wrought and stitched
with ornamental thread. Many of the various
Cotton and Woollen Factories in Georgia were
represented, and excellent specimens of their
fabrics were sent for exhibition. The Rock
Island Paper Factory had some excellent Print
ing Paper on exhibition. Several Flour and
Grist Mills also furnished specimens of Corn
Meal and Flour. We had the pleasure of eating
some excellent bread from flour of the Atlanta
Steam Mill, made of Tubman wheat. This is
wheat from seed raised on Mrs. Tubman's plan
tation in Columbia county—which took the pre
mium offered by Messrs. Coleman & Cunningham,
two or three years since. We eat it with some of
the butter which took the premium. There
were many competitors for this last premium.
Several kinds of Cotton, Wheat, of Corn, of
Vegetables, such as Irish at.d Sweet Potatoes,
Beats, Turnips, Egg Plants, Peppers, Squashes,
(of the latter a specimen from J. V. Jones, < f
Atlanta, weighing 03 lbs..) Cabbage, etc. be.,
were exhibited. But though the specimens were
fine, the display was neither varied or extensive.
The same may be said of the fruits. This show
was meagre. We saw some few good apples,
pomegranates, and oranges. Mr. Win. Hum
phries, of Savannah, Druggist, exhibited a fine
article of Alcohol, distilled from the sour Orange.
Several varieties of Wine from grapes, native
or domesticated, were also exhibited. We re
gret that we omitted the opportunity of judging
and pronouncing on their relative merits.
The exhibition of Horses was not extensive—
in fact we thought it rather meagre for such an
occasion. But such as were exhibited were
very stylish, and betokened the presence among
us of a fine stock. A splendid pair of bays, Ken
tucky Horses, belonging to Col. Fond, of Macon
took the premium as the best match. A circle
of about 300 yards was roped in for the display of
the movements, gaits, See, of the Horses, and
some were shown off in harness and on horse
back, making quite an attractive display.
There were two mulas on the ground ofgieal
size—one of them 10J hands high, belonging to
R. Peters, of Atlanta, took the premium ; and
another mule, from Kentucky, was of the enor
mous height of 171 hands, but he was in other
respects not remarkable.
The Cattle show was also limited, but so far as
it went, consisted of very fine animals, and of
choice breeds. Mr. R. Peters and Mr. J. V. Jones,
of Atlanta, weic the chief competitors. A fewoth- j
ers whose names are not recollected, two or :
three of them residents of Macon, were also com
jietitors. Col. Joseph Bond took the first pre
mium for the best Cow. She yielded sixteen
quarts at one milking in presence of the com- '
mittee.
Mr. Peters and Mr. J. V. Jones took more
premiums than any others. They were al no»t
the only competitors for premiums for Hog, and
Sheep. Os the latter, Mr. Peters exhibited a j
three year old South Down, which weighed 293 j
pounds, and sheared 11 pounds.
Mr. Peters sent a servant with a large carjiet '
bag to carry off his Silver Cups and Pitchers, !
after they were awarded, and he doubtless filled j
it. We do not suppose he found the load very j
heavy, for the silver vessels were as thin as egg !
shells. They however, made a showy display iu
the glass case upon the committee stand.
The most attractive feature of the exhibition
was the display of rare Birds and Poultry.
The principal contributors to this department
were Mrs. Charles Collins, of Macon, Mrs. J. V.
Jones, of Atlanta, Doct. Geo. M. Battey, of i
Rome, and Mr. D. Redmond, Mr. R. Peters and
Mr. J. V. Jones of Atlanta. There were be- j
tween forty and fifty varieties of Fowls. They j
were from every portion of the globe—from
Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South Anie- j
rica. They were of 'every variety of form, of ;
color, of shade and size known to poulterers,'
from the little silky Bantom, scarcely as large as
a partridge, to the Hong Kong, the Malay, the
Bmampooter, and the Imperial Shanghai, some
of which exceeded the size of ordinary turkeys.
The collection was quite extensive of Game
Fowls, whose rich plumage, gallant bearing and
fearless eyes gave to them a peculiar attractive
ness. There was one splendid black Hen of
oriental stock, of long slender neck, sharp bil|, and
vulture like eye and head, which was labelled as
having cost one hundred and twenty dollars on ac
count of her fighting qualities, and who would be
matched to whip any hen in the United States
for twenty thousand dollars.
Wild and domesticated wild Turkies, several i
varieties of Geese, among them the large and I
beautifully white Bremen. A pair from the i
East of yellowish or dun color, whose united!
weight was probably not less than sixty pounds. 1
Ducks of every hue and from every clime— |
this list will give the reader some idea of this
display of the feathered tribe. Doct. Battey's
collection of Pigeons, twelve distinct varieties, 1
and most of them very beautiful, was not the
least attractive part of the exhibition. Nor
should be omitted the beautiful pair ot California
Partridges, of a size somewhat larger than the
quail, with their distinctly defined piumage of
rich brown and pure white, each plumed with
two erect feathers upon their delicate shaped
heads. They attracted much attention and were
universally admired.
Having cursorily and imperfectly referred to
many of the articles exhibited, it becomes us be- |
fore closing to speak of the general arrangements
and features of the exhibition and of the persons
in attendance, and some incidents of the occa
sion.
The arrangements made were in the main
highly creditable to the public spirit of the city
of Macon, and to the committees having ihose
matters in charge.
There were fifteen acres inclosed by a neat
and substantial plank fence.and suitable buildings, ]
stands and tents erected at various points. There j
seemed almost to be a place lor everything and
everything in its place. There were perhaps ,
some defects; but when so much was done and ;
well done, it would be hypercritical to find fault.
Probably from seven to ten thousand stran
gers were in attendance, chiefly Georgians,
though there were visitors from the Carolinas,
from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennes
see. Even old Virginia was not unrepresented,
her distinguished agricultural writer, Mr. Ruffin,
being in attendance. The Planters convention
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1851.
had also attracted delegates from several of the
cotton States, who contributed to swell the
concourse. Mr. Baylor from Amsterdam was in
attendance.
But of that convention and its action, we will
speak hereafter.
The ladies should not be passed by silently,
since they formed so brilliant and agreable a
portion of the attractions.
The array- of beauty, and fashion, and style
has not often, if'ever, been equalled in Georgia,
.Macoin contributed largely to this from her re
sident population; for she is famous as a fast and
1 dashing place—famous for her beautiful ladies—
| showy equipages and fine houses. Nearly every
j section of Georgia had its lovely representative
I at this joyous gathering of the young and gay,
1 and so had Florida and Alabama.
There was a Ball at the Lanier House on Fri
i day night, which we did not remain to attend. It
1 must have been a brilliant affair, lor as many
I beautiful and agreable ladies were present as
were ever brought together in Georgia in one
room.
In a social view these annual State Fairs have
an excellent tendency in bringing the citizens of
our great State together. The advantage to
every department of business—to the agricul
tural, manufacturing and mechanical interests
can scarcely be overrated. It gives a strong prac
tical turn to the thoughts of our people, and di
rects their rivalries into useful channels.
The great improvements iu many departments
! of industry and taste, by a comparison between
! this and previous State Fairs prove this, and give
I promise of great results in the future.
Let it be the aim of every citizen who has it
iu his power, to coma forwaui at each annual
State Fair, with something useful and valuable
to society—some evidence of skill in his special
calling, or some proof that h. -has been at work
to contribute to the general stock of practical
knowledge. Thus will he accredit himself as a
true patriot, and good citizen, by adding his mite
to the general wealth and advancement of the
State which protects him.
We had the pleasure of hearing only a small
portion of Judge Andrews’ address before the I
Agricultural Association. What we heard im
pressed us very favorably for its sound sense,
its interesting facts and eminently practical ten
dency. Many encomiums were passed uixin it
by those who listened to it throughout, and we
believe the desire is general to see it in print.
Direct Trade with the South.
It has been common at the South, and it is so
now at the North, to say that the Southern are
great agricultural States, and it is their destiny
to be confined to the productions of the soil. In
some respects, the South has falsified this very
common assertion. Her numerous manufactur
ing establishments, and other diversions of labor ‘
and capital, have subtracted, in no inconsidera
ble degree, from her agricultural pursuits.
But manufacturing alone can neither develope
the resources and wealth of the South, nor re
lieve her of her present commercial dependence
upon the North. Our exportations iu cotton, rice,
sugar, tobacco, &c , are immensely greater than
those of the North, and yet how is it with the
return trade ? These products are taken by a
circuitous route to Liverpool, and other foreign
markets, in Northern vessels. The importations
show how this system works. New York im
ports from six to eight times as much as all the
Southern States put together. Her importations
vary from $100,000,000 to $130,000,000; those
of all the Southern States nut together vary from
15 to 20,000,000. Why are the importations of
New York so heavy, compared to those of the
Southern States ? Why, simply because, she im
ports for them. Three-fourths of her importa
tions are intended for the Southern and South
western States. The Soulh pays the expenses
to New York in going, and from New York, in
return, to her own ports and interior towns, Ire
sides others of an onerous nature.
She is not only subjected to heavy expenses by
this method of conveying her products to foreign
markets, and receiving her supplies in return,
but she loses all the advantages resulting from
this foreign commerce. It is that which adds so
much to Northern wealth—decorates their cities
with such magnificent palaces, and makes a jieo
ple not blessed with a fruitful soil, ora desirable
climate, the richest in our land.
Why is it that the South will not shake off its
lethargy, and vie with the North in plowing the
great deep, to build up her cities and towns, and
[xjur into her bosom the rich treasures which
flow from this prolific source ? Is climate against
us? We have the finest climate in the world,
and our cities—Richmond, Charleston, Savan
nah, Mobile, New Orleans, &c.—for any term of
years, will compare favorably with the great
Northern cities. Do we lack intellect? The
South has shown, from the origin of our govern
ment, that she is fully the equal of the North in
intellect. Southern materials, for ship-building,
are said to equal any in the world. What, then,
is in the way ? Why nothing, that we can con
ceive of, but an indisposition to give up old prac
tices and habits.
Capital must be invested in land and negroes,
for the purpose of making more cotton, and what
is the resrdt ? It very often obtains a lean per
cent, when the large production of cotton de
presses the price below the point of remunera
tion.
Some of the Southern States have reason to
boast of their rail roads, as well as their manu
facturing establishments. With the power of
rail roads to produce wealth, the country is fa
miliar. The facilities they afford to the public,
could not now be dispensed with. Rail roads
are increasing on every hand, and factories are
constantly going up, with their machinery to be
propelled by steam in some instances, but in
most cases by the abundant water power of the
country. These are doing much for the Southern
States.
It would be a digression from our main object
to descant upon the advantages which they so
signally afford. How important it would be to
add to these the advantages of a direct foreign
commerce.
h has been said about Southern rights. We
question whether they can be secured till the
South shakes off her feeling of dependence upon
the North. She cannot do that by her rail roads
and manufactories alone. She wants her com
mercial marine—her extensive shippiug inter
est—her commerce with foreign nations, by di
rect exportations and imi>ortations. She wants
her hardy sailors and seamen, some of whom
could be easily converted from the peaceful pur
suits of commerce, into brave and hardy tars, to
fight, if necessary, her battles upon the ocean.
Will the )>eople of the South act upon this sub
ject 1 Climate, resources, the glittering pros
pects of wealth, nature, reason, every thing in
vites her to prosecute it without delay. It
would add vastly to our population—promote the
growth and greatness of our cities and interior
towns—add millions upon millions to the annual
wealth of the South, and make her future destiny
brigl.' .nd glorious, instead of one of comparative
weakness and slavish dependence. We have
beer, pleased to see the interest taken in this
vastly important subject, in several quarters in
the South. Virginia and South Carolina have
made beginnings in this great work, and we
trust that the public mind at the South will be
so awakened to its imiiortance as to speed it on
to an early, grand and enriching consummation.
From Millcdgeville.
Private letters, received in this city, state that
the House was organized on Monday, by the
election of J. A. Mcrriwether, Esq., of Putnam,
as Speaker; and the Senate, by the election of
Hon. Andrew J. Miller as President. Robert
Toombs, Esq., it is said, will be elected United
States Senator.
In addition to the above, we take the follow
ing despatch from the Savannah Republican :
Macon, November 3—7.10 P. M.
Hon. A. J. Miller,(of Richmond, was elected
President, and L, J. Glenn, of Henry, Secretary,
of the Senate, without opposition. Stuart of
Hancock, is Messenger and Mitchell of Forsyth,
Door-keeper.
In the House, Judge Merriwether, of Putnam,
was chosen Speaker on the second ballot. Judge
Floyd of Newton being his opponent. Thadieus
Sturgis, of Muscogee, was elected Clerk over Pee
| pies of Clark, by a vote of 07 to 01. All those
elected are Union men. The secess'onists had
! no candidates.
It was rumored in Havana at the sailing of
the I tabel that Mr. Thrasher, who it will be re
membered, rendeied himself obnoxious to the
Sj»anish authorities there, by his humane atten
tions to the American prisoners, had heen tried
and condemned to slavery iu the Spanish mines.
[From the N. O. Picayune, 31 st idt.]
Important from the Rio Grande.—Attack Upon
Matamoros by the Revolutionists.—Excitement
on the Frontier.
By the arrival this morning of the schooner
~M.ijor Barl>our, Capt. A met, from the Rio
Grande, we have important intelligence from the
theatre of war on the Mexican frontier up to
Friday last.
We have no papers by this arrival, and the in
formation which we have received is somewhat
incoherant, though interesting. It appears that
the revolutionary forces under Carvajal had at
tacked Matamoros, and after a desperate fight
succeeded iu entering the city ; but having learn
ed that a small American steamer plying on the
Rio Grande, was coming up with Mexican troops,
a body of the revolutionists, consisting of about
2110 Texans, was detached from the main force
and proceeded to attack her with the intention
of capturing the Mexicans and seizing two pieces
of artillery which were on board.
The commander of the steamer having obtain
ed information of this movement, immediately
put about, and proceeding to the Brazos, placed
the troops and two pieces of artillery on board
the Mexican war steamer Neptuno. '1 here they
remained when Capt. Arnet left the Brazos. It
was thought that the trooj>s were anxious to join
the revolutionists.
The diversion of the Texans from Carvajal,
caused a suspension of the attack upon Mataino
ros. But the revolutionary leader was hourly
exacting reinforcements from the direction of
Camargo. and when rejoined by the two hundred
Texans, the attack was to be resumed with vigor
There can be little doubt that Matamoros fell
into the hands of Carvajal on Friday or Satur
day last.
From verbal reports, we learn that many of
the U. States troops on the upper line have de
serted, and joined Carvajal. We also hear that
despatches have been received here for more
troops.
In the first attack upon Matamoros, it is stated
that the revolutionary forces lost only three men
in killed; but the mortality on the side of the
Mexicans was much greater. We have no par
ticulars as to the number of troops under Gen.
Avalos, but his men are said to have fought with
great bravery.
When Capt. Arnet left the Brazos, the Nep
tuno was ready coaled, and it was supposed would
make for a port some 150 miles south. The com
mander of the Mexicans asked permission to
march through the U. States territory, in order
to reach Matamoros, but this was refused. The
appearance of the Texans probably prevented
him from going up on the Mexican side.
Our next news from the Rio Grande, which
will be brought by the steamer Fanny or brig
Brownsville, we look for with great interest.
The Fanny will probably arrive by Sunday or
Monday.
(From the Savannah Ripubliean, Ist inst.)
Planter's Convention at Macon.
This body met on Monday 27th ult., and on
motion, Hon. W. D. Moseley, of Florida, was
called to the Chair; J. V. Rutherford, and N.
Bass, Esqs., appointed Secretaries.
On calling over the list of delegates, a large
number were found to be piesent from Georgia,
Alabama and Florida, and the number was in
creased at subsequent meetings. About 'forty
counties in Georgia were represented by' one
hundred and seventy-five delegates; sixteen
counties in Alabama by sixty-eight delegates :
five counties in Florida by nineteen delegates;
Mississippi, Tennessee and South Carolina, each
by two delegates, and Louisiana, Texas and
Virginia, each by one delegate.
After the temporary organization on Monday,
Mr. C. G. Baylor, U. S. Consul at Amsterdam,
was invited to take a seat in the Convention, and
it was also voted that any Planters present be in
vited to take seats as members. After a motion
for a committee to nominate permanent officers,
the Convention adjourned.
Tuesday, Oct. 28.
The following names were reported by the
Convention as permanent officers: —Hon. W. D.
Moseley, of Florida, President; B. S. Scott, of
Alabama, Wm. Terrell, of Georgia, J. G. Gam
ble, of Florida, J. L. Bryan, of Louisiana, N. B.
Crowell, of S. Carolina, R. S. Archer,of Virginia,
• S, McAlpine, of Alabama, Jas. M. Chambers, of
Georgia, N. B. Powell, of Alabama, T. G. Holt,
of Georgia, M. W. Phillips and Thos. Affleck of
Mississippi, and L. B. Mercer, of Ga., Vice Presi
dents; YV. P. Gould,of Alabama, Rev. J. Knowles
and N. Bass of Georgia, Secretaries.
On motion of Mr. Holt, of Ala., a Committee
of twenty-one was appointed to report business
for the action of the Convention.
Messrs. Croom, Gowdey, Holt, and Tait, of
Ala.: Morton, Crawford, Terrell, Dean, Dawson,
and Anderson, of Ga.; Gamble, Brown, Bembry,
and Heyward, of Fla.; Bryan, of La.; Early, and
Crowell, ofS. C.; Archer, of Va., and Mayo, of
Term., were appointed said Committee.
On motion, Editors and Reporters of newspa
pers were invited to take seats in the Conven
tion. The ladies also were invited to attend the
deliberations.
Tuesday, Evening.
Several plans were ottered, in conformity
with the foregoing report, by Messrs. Gamble, of
Fla., Mayo, of Tenn., and Broome, of Fla., and
severally referred to the Committee of twenty
one.
Wednesday Morning.
Other plans were received from Mr. Nuckels,
of Ala., Morton, of Ga., Tift, of Ga., and Holt, of
Ala., and referred to the Committee of twenty
one.
Wednesday Evening.
Mr. Baylerjbeing requested,addressed the Con
vention after offering the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
1. Resolved, That this Convention appreciate
the importance of direct intercourse with the
continent of Europe for the “direct export” of
the varied products of the South, and the “direct
import” to our Southern ports of the produce and
manufactures of Europe consumed in the South.
2. Resolved, That this Convention recognize
and feel the imiiortance of direct trade in all its
branches, as a necessary principle that must en
ter into and become a part of any plan which
this Convention in its wiodoin may now or here
after adopt—as commerce must be its basis, and
“direct trade” the proper medium through which
it should pass—for the remedy of our evils is
not complete so long as our imports come through
and are controlled by the North and England.
3. Resolved, That this Convention recom
mend to the planters of the South immediate
action on this subject, as one of the means of
bringing about and sustaining co-operation in re
lation to the future action of this body.
■I. Resolved, That we recognize the importance
of extending our markets, and creating competi
tion; and recommend to the planters the proposi
tion of the merchants in Amsterdam, in Holland,
for opening direct trade with the mouth of the
Rhine an d the continent of Europe generally,
and that “direct trade” houses now formed, or
being formed, for this laudable purpose in our
Southern ports,should be sustained,and solicit for
them their support and approval.
5. Resolved, That this Convention approve
of the proposition that immediate action should
follow the deliberations of this Convention, by
shipping a portion of their crops—say one-tenth,
or one-twentieth, or any amoflnt, more or less,
as is most convenient—for the purpose of forming
a commercial basis, to be extended or modified
hereafter as may be best to establish the “Com
mercial Independence” of the South.
6. Resolved, That this Convention recommend
the instant employment of the means now within
our power, of every kind, for the promotion of
Southern interests—the Planting, Manufacturing
and Commercial.
Mr Andrews, of Ga., offered a resolution,
which being amended to read as} follows, was
then rejected:
Resolved, That a Committee of five be ap
pointed by the Chair to arrange the basis of a
direct trade of planters, merchants and others,
with foreign countries, and the Committee re
port at their earliest convenience.
Thursday Evening’s Session.
The Committee of twenty-one made their
reixtrt this evening, and a long debate followed,
which was renewed on Friday morning; but no
vote was taken at one o’clock. As soon as the
final action of the Convention is known here, I
will write further. The above is a faithful re
iiort of all the business that has been acted on,
and was commenced with a view to present all
in one letter. Yours, be.,
A Traveller.
Grand Lodge of Georgia.
The Regular Annual Communication of the
Grand Lodge of Georgia, (A.Y. M.) took place,
in this city, on Tuesday last, and held its Session
till yesterday. A large number of Representa
tives and Proxies have been in attendance from
162 Lodges, M 2 of which are chartered and 20
working under dispensation. The Order is re
presented as being in a very flourishing and
healthful condition. The following are the of
ficers elect, for the ensuing Masonic year:
M. YV. YVm. C. Dawson, G. M.
R. YV. YV. YV. CorbitQD. G. M. lstdist.
“ “ A. A. Gaulding, “ “ “ 2d “
“ “ G. D. Rice, “ “ “ 3d “
“ “ YV. S. Rockwell, “ “ “ 4 tli “
“ “ YV. K. Kitchen, S. G. YV.
“ “ D. E. Butler, J. G. YV.
“ “ J. E. YVells, G. Tr.
W. S. Rose, Gr. Secretary.
YV. L. C. Simpson, S. G. D.
YV. H. J. K. Little, J.G.D.
YV. YV. D. Bowen, Gr. Marshal.
Y\ r . Rev. YV. Mathews, Gr. Chaplain.
YV. J. A. Fanning l
YV. L. A. Borders, > Gr. Stewards.
YV. R. T. Turner, )
YY r . E. C. Hubbel, Gr. Pursuivant.
YV. Thos. Harris, Gr. Tyler.
Oil Thursday evening, an able address was
delivered before the Grand Lodge by Col. Rock
well, at the Baptist Church in this city, where,
also, the interesting ceremony of presentation by
GrandJMaster,YVm. C Dawson, to the venerable
I’. YV. D. G. Master Hunter, of the Jewel voted
the latter at the last annual communication of
the Grand Lodge, took place. YV'e were pre
vented from being present by other engagements,
but are informed that the whole ceremonies of
the occasion were preformed in the happiest style
of such proceedings- After the return of the
Grand Lodge to the Hall, the officers elect were
duly installed into their respective positions.—
Georgia Citizen.
The Premium Cotton. —lt will be seen by
the report of the proceedings at the great Agri
cultural Fair held in this city last week, that the
Exhibition of fine Cottons w'as highly credita
ble. In addition to the Premium ottered by the
Association, it will be recolleetedthat the Ware
housemen and Cotton Brokers offered three
splendid Silver Pitchers for the best specimen of
lots of Cotton, consisting of twenty bales, &c.—
The first prize, worth one hundred dollars, was
awarded to Dr. Wm. Terrell, of Hancock. The
second prize, worth fifty dollars, was given to
Samuel Dinkins, Esq., of Houston; and the third
prize, worth thirty dollars, was awarded to Dr.
Chafles Thompson, of Macon. Dr. Terrell also
obtained the first prize from the Association;
Dr. Thompson the second, and Mr. Dinkins the
third. Mr. Walker, of Pulaski, was awarded
the first prize for the best lot of ten bales, &c.
These Cottons, and in fact, all these exhibited
upon the grounds, was not only very superior in
quality, but were so admirably handled as to re- i
quire the most careful scrutiny of the experien- <
ced gentlemen composing the Committee, to i
enable them to arrive at a correct and satisfactory c
conclusion. Fitty bales of them, we understand, 1
was promptly purchased by Messrs. Charles Day t
& Co., at ten cents, being an advance of several t
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, cents upon the ruling prices in the city. The pur-
I chasers propose to exhibit these Cottons in Savan
■ nah and N. If., and will then ship them to Liver
i pool. Coming, as they will, from the centre of the
great cotton region, and having received the high
• est premiums at the great Central SoutbernExhi
i bition, we have no doubt they will command very
high prices on the other side of the water. They
r are at present all stored at the Fire Poof Ware
i ho . l,s ® °f Thomas Hardeman. Esq., where they
, will be allowed to remain fora few days The
I samples can be seen at the Counting Room of
I Messrs. Day & Co.—Macon Journal, 3d inst.
(Telegraphed for the Baltimore Sun.)
[ Further by the Franklin.
New York, Nov. 2—2, P. M
The steamer Franklin has arrived, having
, made an excellent run. She sailed on Ooctober
22d, and on that day passed off St. Alban’s Head
a large steamship, supposed to be the Baltic. She
brings a large number of passengers, among
whom is the Chevalier De Londie, Envoy Ex
traordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from
the Court of Brazil to the U. States,
f J ohn Canchous, bearer of despatches from Mad
rid and France; Lt. J. M. Hawes, U. S. A., and
Henry Tyson, of Baltimore, came passengers in
the Franklin.
Markets.— Cotton was dull, and prices of all
descriptions had declined Jd. The average daily
1 sales were 4000 to 0000 bales, chiefly to the
trade.
In flour and wheat only a moderate business
was doing at the decline noticed on Friday, viz:
3d. a 6d. on flour and Id. on wheat. Corn was
but little inquired for and nominal at previous
rates.
The Manchester market sympathized with
the state of trade in Liverpool, and business was
limited with a gloomy aspect.
London Markets.— Sugars were dull and
drooping, though unchanged in price. Coffee
was tid. a Is. lower ; good ordinary Native Cey
lon sold at 40s. 6d. lea, rice and tallow were
i 'lull. Other articles show no material altera
tion.
Money was easy, and English funds firm.—
Consols closed at 971 a 971, being an advance.
Commercial advices from the continent were
■ devoid of interest.
England.— The steam propeller S. S. Lewis
arrived at Liverpool on the 31st. On the 10th,
when 85 miles west of Cape Clear, she lost her
propeller in a heavy gale.
Kossuth had not arrived, but was hourly ex
pected. A public meeting had been held at
Leeds on Monday evening, for the purpose of is
suing an add less to him on the occasion of his
liberation from captivity.
1 lie King ol Hanover lies in a very critical
situation.
The Thomas Clerk, from Baltimore, and Won
der, from Charleston, arrived at Liverpool on the
21st.
Ihe steamer Baltic arrived out in ten days
and fourteen hours. The steamer Africa arrived
out on the 16th ult.
Much anxiety prevailed throughout England on
account of the non-arrival ol the steamer Wash
ington, which, as was supposed, was eighteen
days at sea when the Frankin left. It will be
recollected that the Washington was compelled
to |nt back to this port, after being a week out,
in consequence of breaking some of her ma
chinery. his fact had not been known in
Europe. Ihe intelligence, when received, will, of
course, aylal further anxiety.
Late accounts had been received in England
•rom the Cape of Good Hope, regarding the Eng
lish forces there and the general state of the con
try. Ten thousand and more troops were wan
ted immediately.
Ireland. —There is no special news of inter
est from Ireland. Abbott Lawrence’s recent tour
was the chief theme of conversation, and he ap
]>ears to have become extremely popular with
all classes. The tide ol emigration to America
showed uo diminution.
France. —Letters from Paris report that mat
ters there look very serious. The persons spoken
of for the new Cabinet are M. Billault, for Min
ister of Foreign Affairs; Gen. Bern Jollie, Min
ister of War; M. Peanger, Interior; Benoit
Fould, Finances; H. Segtiin, Public Works; La
valle, Commerce; Royer, Justice; Admiral Par
se l 'ub Marine, and M. Geraud, Publiclnstruction.
The party of order seem to be on the point of
giving way.
The Bourse was quiet. Fives 90f. 50c.: threes
55f. 80c.
Austria. —\ ienna letters state that the Em
peror, on his return lrom Gallicia, will proceed at
once to Austrian Silesia.
A terrible explosion occurred at Krems on the
15th, by which many lives were lost. Some
portions of the magazines were blown 2,000
yards, and houses were shaken as by an earth
quake.
The Ministerial crisis in France had an un
favorable effect on the Vienna ’Change.
The Prussian papers state that a treaty of com
merce has been concluded between Austria and
the Porte, and ratifications exchanged.
Spain.—Accounts from Madrid are to the
loth. The editor of the Heraldo has been perse
cuted for a libel on the government. The Duke
de Rivas was talked of for Minister of the For
eign Department.
The Queen of Spain had written to the Cu
bans a congratulatory letter, rejoicing at the de
feat of the Cuban expedition, and the execution
of Gen. Lopez.
(Telegraphed for the Charleston Mercury.)
Baltimore, Nov. 4.
Cotton at New York is heavy to-day. Sales
amount to 1500 bales. Breadstuff's are steady.
By the way of St. Louis, we have advices from
the Great Salt Lake, to the effect that a difficulty
had occurred among the officers of the Territorial
Government of Utah, and that most of them, in
consequence of Gov. Young’s conduct, were pre
paring to leave. It was charged that he had
squandered money appropriated by Government,
and attempted to draw more from the Secretary,
which he refused, and appealed to the Courts,
which granted an injunction and restrained
Young’s proceedings.
Later accounts from Buenos Ayres, at Boston,
state that Oribe had made application to the En
glish and French Admirals to take himself and
forces away. The tears of a blockade were sub
siding.
New Orleans, Nov. 3.
The sales of Cotton to-day were 4,000 bales
at steady prices. Rice is in limited demand, at
4a4 J. Bacon Sides, 10i; Shoulders, SI- Whis
ky is dull at 18L
Capt. F ord, of the Texan Rangers, was wound
ed in the attack on Matamoros. and a Mr. Loug
streth, merchant, was killed. .
Intelligence from the city of Mexico to the
15th ult. states that the British Minister had de
manded of President Arista an immediate reply
to Lord Palmerston's despatches, and if not
given, the Mexican ports would be positively
blockaded.
New Orleans, Nov. 4.
The Cotton market was not materially affect
ed by the Franklin’s intelligence.
At the election yesterday, the Whigs were
generally successful. Freret, Whig, has been
elected Sheriff by about 500 majority over Marig
ny, Democrat. Robb and Benjamin are elect
ed to the Senate. There isg a large vote for
Laudry (Whig) in the 2d district, and he is pro
bably elected; and St. Martin (Dem.) elected in
the Ist district.