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Constitutionalist ant> ficpublic 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 NEW SERIES—VOL. VI. NO. 133 , 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.