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[Correspondence of the Columbus Enquirer.]
Camp near Veka Cruz, )
Nov< 12th, 1847. )
Capt. loyall is with fne —a veteran truly —
who has been engaged ih six distinct bbwdy
tilts with the enemy, lie has met the full ex
pectation of his friends in Georgia, lie, and
hi* company, are entitled to every considera
tion usually awarded to faithful soldiers. The
Captain and his command came from the Na
tional Bridge on yesterday. Col. Echols,- of
the 13th regiment, is in command at that post,
Georgians and Alabamians. Capt. Loyall’s
first interview with the enemy was a few
miles this side of the Bridge—where he had
one private killed, Joseph Davis—3 wounded,
corp. Terrill, privates Jno. Costley and Wm.
C. Watson.
The second came off at the National Bridge,
one w'ounded, Jno. Mayberry.
The third at Cerro Gordo, no one killed or
wounded. Forth, about one mile this side of
Jalapa, no one killed or wounded. Fifth,
Hunmantla; killed, Elisha L. Richardson—
wounded, Lieut. G. T. Anderson, privates Jno.
T. Milton and Samuel M. Forshby. Sixth,
Atlisco, no one killed or wounded.
In the intervieics aforesaid, quite a number
of the enemy were killed and wounded. In
the last as>ault, however, the facts were bet
ter authenticated than in the previous battles.
The Mexican report is 200 killed and 300
Wounded. Capt. Walker was killed in the
fifth engagement; at the moment Ca[t. Loyall
was not more than ten steps from him. From
the impression 1 hare received, Capt. Walker
was at least rash, lie had been under arrest
for No one believes he was a coward;
he may have been imprudent, and I think he
was. Immediately afrer Capt. Walker's death,
Captain Loyall assumed the command. The
mounted men were in advance of the infantry
some five miles, and before their arrival the
Mexican Lancers, numbering about 2,500,
Charged upon oUr forces, were repulsed, and
before the arrival of our Infantry, retired —
leaving the town in the hands of our brate
and gallant Capt. Loyall.-
Capt. Loyall and his command have not
been indulged in a day’s rest since their ar
rival here. Their services have been various
—their pay nothing —their comfort nothing—
but if the Captain and his command are not
reliable soldiers, such are no where to bfc found.
At I-luamantla several distinguished persons
were taken by Capt. Loyall. CoL La Yega
and Maj. Iturbide w'ere among them, both aids
to Santa Ann i—who was near the place, but
he went to the church, and looked on.- Capt.
Loyall has bedn ordered in every direction,
hastened to every spot, and generally met ene
mies, and occasionally found none at home, al
though otherwise expected. The alcaldes said
the Americans -were expected, and the sol
diers had retired to the opposite side of the
town, but did not give notice at what point
they would rest.
Capt. Loyall’s men have not received a dol
lar since they left Georgia# now near six
months. They have not been upon their oars
at any time, and the forage for their horses has
not exceeded generally the half of the usual
allowance. The first Lieutanant, McCurdy,
and 2d Lieutenant, Pitcher, have been untit
for duty since their arrival here, in conse
quence of sickness. The entire duties of the
company have devolved upon Capt. Loyall
and Lieut. Anderson, neither of whom ever
failed to answer when called for duty. They
Itave accomplished all they "were ordered to
accomplish, they have failed in nothing, the
treasury of tire country has not yet spoken to
them, and a grateful people should speak to
them.
At La Yega, this side the National Bridge,
Capt. Loyall had three shots sent through his
clothing—one through the right sleeve, one
near his right breast and one through his left
sleeve. His horse was wounded in the face,
too low to be fatal. In tire charge at llua
mantla his horse was killcd.-
Will you not talk to the people, or those
who represent them? J. S. C.
November 17, 1847.
The Georgia Mounted Battalion, with three
other campanies, go with a train to San Juan
on to-morrow, where this battalion relieves,for
the present, the garrison at that post, consist
ing of Georgia Infantry, who are ordered to
Jalapa.-
Three days ago, the expected train from
Mexico arrived, under command of Col. Har
ney. Quite a number of sick, wounded and
disabled officers and privates arrived on their
way home.
Gens. Quitman and Shields also arrived,and
will pay a short visit to the United States.—
They are both in excellent health, and, I
think, cannot be otherwise than gtatified at
the hearty welcome which they have received
here. Col. Harney has not been with his fami
ly for near three years, and he too has a short
respite from field duties.
Gen. Butler arrived to-day, and will take
command, Gen. Marshall is yet disabled, but
his admirable Aid and Adjutant enables him
to discharge his duties with little inconveni
ence to himself.
Our early friend, Jesse B. Ilceves, arrived
with the train from Mexico,in excellent health,
and will return in few days. He was engaged
in all the severe contests at and near Mexico,
And several of his train were killed w ithin a
few steps of this excellent soldier. I know'
him well, for he served with me in a former
campaign, and I must speak out.
The health of the battalion is good, and but
few will be left at tire Hospital when we march
on to-morrow.
Three days ages a clever young man, every
way modest and unassuming, by the name of
Morse, from Augusta, Georgia, died of yellow
fever contracted at Tampico, lie joined Capt.
Kendall’s company a day or twro before we
sailed from Mobile. His habits were goo<l,but
ke was so imprudent as to be in Tampico too
late at night.
Capt. Goulding will, very soon, I think,
liave his command mounted again- Capt. Ful
ton is now receiving that portion of his com
pany left at Mobile. Our teamsters, with their
wagons and mules, under charge of— —
Ector, have not yet arrived. Os Capt. VV of
£ord and his company we have no tidings.
Since my arrival here, Capt. Nelson has
t>ccn sick; so has Capt. Hamilton. Both, are
Again in the saddle. Capt. Kendall * health
is good, and he is always ready for duty—al
ways efficient —and I regard him as a worthy
model of a good soldier, and a good officer.
Utters are equally worthy,but none better, and
1 his friends of Upatoie may well be proud of
him.
Capt. NY. N. Nelson, now in command of
the Georgia Infantry Battalion, is with us, in
excellent health and improved spirits because
of the prospect of their near approach to the
i city of Mexico. He will f .turn, w r ith us, to
his command on to-morrow.
I have just received a note from Lieut.
Mangham, from the National Bridge, ill which
he reports, “ All’s well.”
We tire saddened by the absence of Capt.
Wafford and his company. We are annoyed
by the loss of Capt. Goulding’s horses, arid
some fifteen of Captain Fulton’s, Naught else
to complain of just now. j. s; c;
Camp Booara, Nov. 16, 1847.
j Messrs. Editors : — I am just now on a visit,
i from Camp San Juan, to the Georgia Horse
Battalion at this place. I have seen the Colo-
I nel, and most of the officers and men on drill,
and am happy to add my testimony to their
extremely fine and soldier-like appearance. —
No man could have gained the respect and es
teem of those around him more completely
that CoL Calhoun seems to have done. I am
staying with Dr. Bozemcn, who has gained
the entire confidence of the battalion.
But no more of this, as it looks too much
like flattery, and possibly you may want to
hear something of the Infantry. c garrison
Camp San Juan, about 18 miles from Yera
Cruz, and live in daily hope of going on to
wards the city, Our camp is somewhat sick
ly, but by the constant attention of our in- 1
telligent surgeon, Dr. Miles, we manage to j
weatrier it pretty well. Gen. Quitman spent j
a shoi £ time with us the other day, and was
pleased to compliment the neat appearance of
our camp.- 1 look Upofl strict policeing as ab
solutely necessary. Three of Lieut. Lemmon’s
men, of company C, have died since we lan
ded—ffoldvidgc 1 , Lcverett, and another whose
name I have forgotten;
Yours, &c; w. N.
(From the N. O. Eereiiing Mercury, 3d tnif.J
Reception ofGcn Taylor-
This is a great day in New Orleans. The
sun rose gloriously this morning,and the clouds
which were lowering above us for the last few
davs, passed away before its light as the dotrbts
which darkened o’er our country ere the battle
of Palo Alto was fought and won, baforc the
glory of Gen, Taylor’s victory. The Mary
kingsland left the wharf at half past 9, witji
the Committee of Arrangements and Lehma’ri’s !
brass band, and proceeded down the river to j
the Barracks.
Gen. Taylor received his visitors at the door |
of his temporary dwellings, and there was an i
expression of kindly feeling beaming in his face
and a warmth in the pressure of his hand, as
he saluted each person that passed, which told
that the old man’s heart is as kind as it is brave,
lie conversed freely with the members of the
committee,on various matters —sugar planting,
and agricultural affairs —stated his desire to
leave the city on Sunday morning, so as to ar
rive at Donaldsonville early in the day, as he
purposed staying there for a few hours.
When Gen. Taylor was received on board,
the band commenced playing “Hail to the
Chief,” and the shores of the Mississippi echoed
the cheer which pealed from enthusistic thou
sands. It was a grand and glorious sight, the
broad bosom of the Mississippi, when the Mary
Kinsland left the Wharf.
Steamer after steamer came down the river
with bands of music on board and streamers on ;
the breeze; And it would be impossible to de- !
scr.be the enthusiasm with which he was cheer
ed as each bounded to join in the acquatic j
procession. The Mary Kingsland passed up j
the river as far as Lafayette, with the ship i
America towed immediately after her, and a
long line of steamboats dashing on behind.
Gen. Taylor leant on the arm of Mr. Peters, j
and received with cap in hand the congratula
tions of the people ou shore. When the Mary
Kingsland neared the wharf, the sight which
presented itself Was imposing in the highest de
gree. The streets were dark with tire accumu
lated mass of heads, and the ships’ decks,house
tops, and every spot where a man could stand,
was occupied. The music burst forth in “The
Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.”
The carmen roared a welcome, and the stream
ers with which all the vessels were decorated,
appeared to wave in triumph. The excitement
of the people was almost maddening, as he laud
ed, and peal after peal of applause greeted the
return of the old Hero.
Here we must stop. To-morrow, we hope to
do justice to the magnificent spectacle of to
day.
Beware of Counterfeits-
We yesterday saw a Twenty Dollar Note of
the Bank of Charleston, avhich was received by
one of our citizens as genuine, but which was
refused at the State Bank as a counterfeit. It
appears-that the Bank of Charleston has issued
no trills engraved like the counterfeit in ques
tion, which has at its head an engraving of a
high hill with [a rail-road track near by, on
which is-a locomotive. It is worthy of remark
too, that the vignettes (heads) on either end
are very faintly done. The signatures of the
President and Cashier are engraved sac similes,
and the name of the payee is also engraved.
The public cannot be too cautious, as no ortc,
we presume, could possibly detect them, with
out the aid of a Bank officer. —Savannah Repub
lican, Sth inst. «
(From the Griffin Jeffersonian.)
Capt Doyle E- Sweeny-
It is with sincere regret we announce the
death of Captain Doyle Edward Sweeny, who
died of diarrhoea, at Puebla, on the the 22d
of July last, in the 57th year of his age. —
Captain Sweeny was born and raised in the
city of Philadelphia. The writer of this no
tice formed his first acquaintance at school in
that city. After receiving a plain, grammar
school education, he was put in the printing
office of John Binns, editor of the “Demo
cratic Press,” where, by his industry he soon
became an excellent practical Printer, and was
noted for his general acquirements, and sub
stantial information. When the war broke
out between this country and Great Britain
in 1812, Mr. Sweeny first served as a volun
teer, and afterwards, through the recommen
dation of Joel Barlow', then late Minister
Plenipotentiary near the Court of France, ob
tained a Lieutenancy in the army, which com
mission he bore till the end of the war, with j
honor to himself and credit to the service. Af
ter the war,he engaged in a South Sea voyage,
and was absent from his native city three years,
and on his return removed to the State of 1
South Carolina. He took up his residence in
Columbia, and became co-editor, with James
A. Black, now' a member of Congress from that
State, of the Columbia Telescope, w'hich they
afteiwvards sold to Mr. A. S. Johnson. When
the brave and lamented Col. Pierce M. Butler
raised the Palmetto Banner to march for Mex
ico, Sweeny was among the first to enroll his
name, although then considerably advanced
beyond a legal age for military duty, and
marched to Mexico. The disease above men
tioned, which has been fatal to so many of our
brave countrymen in that inhospitable climate,
seized upon his vitals, and in a few days con
signed him to the cold embrace of death.
Capt. Sweeny was frank and honest. Un
used to the least dissimulation himself, he
could not abide the slightest appearance of it
in others. In his friendships he was ardent
and devoted, in his opinions open, bold, and
decided, in his intercourse, manly and inde
pendent. He had faults, (as who has not)
but even those faults for the most part emanated
from a bitter detestation of the gilding and j
'; gloss with which vice and wrong are too often
I enveloped. In a pure spirit of patriotism he j
had no superior, and to his love of country he j
! sacrificed the sweets of civil life, home, friends,
and life. He has left a widow and we believe ,
one child to mourn his loss.
Satisfaction’ from Editors.—When the
| John Bull newspaper first started,many gentle
j men felt offended with the freedom of its re
marks. A gallant colonel, a near relation ot
an illustrious house, taking amiss some inno
cent freedom of the editor, determined to curb
; his wit by a smart application of the horsewhip.
I Well, the colonel full of martial tury, walked
himself olf to the John Bull office, in Fleet
; street, burning with revenge, grasping in his
i right hand the riding master’s whip of the regi
! ment. Intimating his-wish to see the editor, he
was politely shown into a room, and informed
that the editor would wait on him instantly.
Like a chafed lion, he walked up and down j
the room during the interval, flourishing his j
weapon of vengeance; when the door opened, ;
and in marched an individual of the Brobdig- j
nag species, clad in a thick white tu/zy grey
coat, his chin buried in a red cotton handker- !
chief, with a broad oil-skin hat upon his head,
and a most suspicious looking oak stick under
his arm. “ What might you want with me,
sirasked this engaging looking individual.
“ I wished to see the editor.” “I am the edi- j
tor, sir, at your surwis,” said the Brobdiguag, j
taking from its rest the stick of about the !
thickness and seize of a elothes-prop. “ In- j
deed !” ejaculated the colonel, edging away j
] towards the door; oh, another time.” “ When- j
’ ever you please, sir;” and the parties sepa- :
j rated.
Augusta, ®tor gi a .
FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 10~
BY OUR PONY EXPRESS.
TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IN ADVANCE OF
THE MAIL.
, By Telegraph.
Our Pony Express came through last eve
ning, bringing us advices from Washington to
7th inst., but we were disappointed in riot re
ceiving a co'py of the President’s Message. It
i will come to hand this evening, if there is no
■ failure of the mail, and will be published in
j our next paper;
CONGRESS.
SENATE, Dec. 7.
Mr. Calhoun appeared and took his serit.
Mr. Baldwin, Senator from Connecticut, was
j sworn in.
On motion of Mr. Cass, a resolution was
! adopted, requiring the Secretary of the Trea-
I sury to furnish the Senate with a statement
of the amount of Military Reservations around
Sault St. Marie, Michigan.
About 1 o’clock, the Message of the Presi
dent was received and read.
On motion of Mr. Brecse, amended by Mr.
Allen, 25,000 extra copies of the Message were
ordered to be printed, as also 2,000 extra co
pies of Message and accompanying documents,
j The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Several new members arrived, were sworn in
; and took their seats.
The resolution passed yesterday appointing
Mr. French clerk pro tern, until a clerk was
elected, was withdrawn, and on motion of Mr.
Le\in, the House proceeded to the election of
a clerk.
Messrs. Campbell and French were the op- ,
posing candidates. Whole number of votes
225. On the first ballot Mr. Campbell receiv
! cd 113, Mr. French 109, scattering 5; so Mr.
i Campbell was declared duly elected* and was
conducted to' his desk by Mr. French. -
On motion, a joint Committee was appointed I
} to wait on the President.
The members then coirimcnccd drawing for j
: seats, pending which, the Message was rcceiv- j
' ed and read*
On motion of Mr. Brortdh'eacTy after schiede- ;
bate, 15,000 extra copies of the Message and
accompanying documents were ordered to be
printed sot the use of the House.
A motion that the House meet at 12 o’clock
I daily, was then carried.
Mr. Ilcaly moved a reconsideration of the
vote yesterday, suspending the one hour rule,
| pending the consideration of which, the House :
i adjourned.
HAMPTON COURSE.
Thursday—Three mile heats, parse S3OO.
The race to-day was an exciting one. Pre-
I vious to the start Mary Chaworth was the fa- ;
vorite, and bets on her were freely offered and
; sparingly taken. The knowing ones were,
however, again at fault. Harrison’s mare, win
ning both heats. The following is the result:
Mr. Harrison’s s. m., Rosalie, 5 years old,
by BoStori, dam Emily.- 11
Col. W. M. Myers’ s. f., Mary Chaworth,
5 years old, by Leviathan, out of a mare
by Stockholder 2 2 !
Time Ist heat 5.46 —2d heat 5.51^.
FRIDAY—FOURTH DAY.
Four mile heats—Purse S4OO.
The following arc the entries :
Col. Myers’ Child Harold.
Mr. Jewell’s Picayune.
‘ Mr. Singleton’s Prima Donna.
Theatre-
Our worthy Manager takes a benefit this ,
evening, and we hope he may be greeted with !
a full and fashionable house. He richly de- 1
serves a bumper for his indefatigable exertions
| in catering for the amusement of our citizens.
The bill he offers is a good one, and both Miss
Ellis and Mr. Crisp will appear. Go one, go
all.
Gen. Shields-
We are pleased to learn that at a meeting of
Council held on Wednesday Evening a reso
lution was adopted appointing a Committee to
co-operate with the Hamburg Committee in
tendering to this gallant officer the hospitali
ties of the city, and requesting him to remain
for a few' days. Wc expect to be furnished
with the proceedings in time for our next is
sue.
Gen Shields-
The Charleston Mercury of the I Oth inst.
says—“ Our friends in Columbia were, mis
taken in'supposing they would be favored with
the presence of Gen. Shields yesterday. We
learn by a letter from New Orleans, of Friday
1 last, that the General was then on a visit to •
i his friend Gen. Quitman, at Natchcs, but was :
i expected back in a day or two.”
Central Ball B»ad-
The Central Railroad and Banking Compa
ny have declared as a semi-annual dividend
on the original stock, two dollars per share —
and on the new eight per cent, stock, four dol
lars per share, at the rate of eight per cent, for
the last six mouths.
Marine and Fire Insurance Bank-
The Board of Directors of this institution
have declared a semi-annual dividend of four
per cent., payable on and after the Bth inst.
] From the Charleston Mercury .]
By Telegraph from Columbia-
The bill giving the election of Electors of
President and Vice-President of the United
States to the people w r as rejected to-day in
the Senate—for the bill 17 ; against it 20.
The same subject W'as discussed in the
House to-day for some time, and postponed
j again , until to-morrow.
j The following ticket has been nominated
for Directors of the Bank of the State:
F. 11. Elmore, President: D. C. Webb, W.
C. Dukes, W. A. Carson, W. M. Lawton, Ro
bert Caldwell, E. Carson, W„ B. Pringle, P.
j C. Gaillard, G. M. Reynolds, Fishborn, G.
! Robertson, and S. Glover, Directors.
Specie-
The amount of specie exported from New
; York during the month of November, was less
than a million and a half of dollars ; in Octo
ber it w’as a trifle above six hundred and se
venty thousand dollars, and the total export
i during the year is about three millions two
j hundred thousand dollars.
Money Matters-
The N. Y. Journal of Commerce of 26th ult.
says —“ The money pressure during the last
w eek has been much as during the previous
week. The difficulty in obtaining money, ex
cept from the banks, results in a great mea
sure from the usury law’, causing everything
offered in the street to be scrutinized much
more severely than wmuld otherwise be ne
cessaay, and preventing almost all capitalists
from using their money at all at more than
legal interest. The banks have noAV about six
millions of specie. About half a million was
exported by the packets of Dec. Ist, as we said
would be the case iri our article a w’eek ago. —
Aside from that, nothing has occurred. The
export of silver toFrance has ceased entirely.”
The Effect at the North-
A correspondent of the New York Herald,
w riting from Boston* thus speaks of the ef
fect of Mr: Clay’s speech in Massachusetts:
Many men, well acquainted with the £, \
South, have long Said that theire is
i'r* opposition to slavery in that quarter i
the Republic which only needed
£3^” nient to speak out. It is believed here that_jkA
VW*Mr. Clay's speech and resolutions have
forded such encouragement. Still, a great
anxiety exists to hcrir from the South, and to
ascertain how the speech and resolutions have
been received there.”
We shall see whether the “ encouragement”
which Mr. Clay has given w’ill bring out at
at the “ South,” that “ opposition to Slavery”
which some Massachusetts people b'clieve ex
ists here. Let the South remember that this
question is like a two-edged sw’ord, and the
Whig party feel that while the adoption of
Mr. Clay’s view's may promote their pai’ty in
terests, and cut at their Democratic oppo
nents, with its other edge it aims a keen
hlow at tKo v4tala n£ southern poace, labor and
prosperity. — Columbus Times.-
[Correspondence of the Constitutionalist .j
GRORGIA LEGISLATURE.
IN SENATE.
Moxd’at, Dec. 6.
BILLS INTRODUCED'.
By Mr. Hunt, to establish a system of Com
mon Schools, and for other purposes;
By Mr. W. J. Johnson, to incorporate the
Southern Mutual Insurance Company.
By Mr; Wales, to authorize and empower
the Justices of the Inferior Courts of this State
to discharge criminals or offenders against the
Law’ from jail in certain cases.
By Mr, Chastain, to exempt from levy and
sale, under execution, personal property in
possession of bona fide purchasers without ac
tual notice of existing judgments, and to lim
it the lien of judgments on real property, and
to provide for the extension of the same under
certain conditions.
By Mr. Waters, to incorporate the Ocmul
gec Rail Road Company.
BILLS PASSED..
To establish certain election precincts in the
counties therein named, and remove certain
other election precincts therein specified.
To authorize the Muscogee Rail Road Com
pany to issue bonds, and to authorize the Ma
con and Western Rail Road Company to en
dorse the same.
To require the Judge of the Cherokee Cir
cuit to continue the Superior Court in the
county of Cass for two weeks, and for other
purposes.
To consent to the purchase of land at Cum
berland Sound and ceding to the United States
j urisdiction over the same, except in civil and
criminal cases.
To change the name of the village of Cross
Plains, in Murray county, to that of the city
of Dalton —to extend the limits, and to point
out the mode of electing their Mayor and
Council.
, To provide for the establishment and loca- j
tion of an Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb,
to raise a Board of Commissioners for the
game, and to define the rules under which per
sons may receive its benefits, and for othejr
purposes.
For the relief of a portion of the citizens of
Wayne county.
For the relief of James JI. Mahoffy.
For the relief of the heirs of John Todd, de
ceased.
To prohibit Commission Merchants in Sa
vannah, Macon, &c., from deducting upon
square bags, and to define and make uniform
their rates of commission.
To allow additional compensation to Execu
tors, Administrators, Guardians and Trustees
in certain cases.
To incorporate the Coweta Mutual Fire In
surance Company, and the Athens Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
The Senate took up to-day the bill general
ly known as the “Woman’s Bill,” which,
: upon motion, w r as made the special order of
i Thursday next.
IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, Dec. 6, 1847.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. Tift, to alter, amend and prescribe
the principles on which divorces may be
granted.
Also, to encourage manufacturing in the
State of Georgia.
By Mr. Harris of Baldwin, to repeal the
act creating the office of State Printer.
By Mr. Nisbet, to alter and amend an act
to alter and amend the 9th section of the Ju
diciary act of 1799, and the first section of an
. act relative to executions, passed Dec. 14,
1811.
By Mr. Bartow, to incorporate an Insurance
Company, to be called the Savannah Mutual
Insurance Company.
BILLS PASSED.
To revise and amend the act entitled an act
to incorporate the Milledgcville Kail Koad
Company, assented to 26th Dee., 1836.
To incorporate the Etowah Rail Koad Com
pany in Cass, Cherokee and other counties of
the State of Georgia.
lo incorporate the Savannah and Albany
Kail Koad Company, with powers to extend
the said road and to construct branches.
To authorize an increase of the Capital
Stock of the Murine and Fire Insurance Bunk
of the State of Georgia.
The resolution in reference to the appoint- ■
ment of Col. Calhoun, was made the special
order of Saturday next.
On motion, the special order of the day,
which was the removal of the seat of Govern
i
ment, was made the special order of Monday,
the 13th inst.
The report on the bill for the relief of Peter
Trezevant, was mado the special order for
Thursday next.
IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1847. j
Mr. Jones moved to reconsider so much of \
the journal of yesterday, as relates to the pas- |
sage of the bill to authorize an increase of the j
Capital Stock of the Marine and Fire Insur
ance Bank of the State of Georgia.
Yeas 53, nays 60. Motion lost.
A message was received from his Excellen
cy the Governor, having approved and signed
the following acts :
An act to alter the hours of holding the In
ferior Court of Telfair county.
An act to give the consent of the State of
Georgia to purchases made by the United
States and to cede jurisdiction of the same.
An act for the relief of the old Stockholders
in Steam Boat Company of Georgia.
Ah act to extend the time for granting head
fights until 25th Dec., 1849.
To authorize the Inferior Court of Carroll
county, to revise the Grand and Petit Jury
taxes."
Mr. Phillips from the Committee on Fi
nance, made a report thereon, and 150 copies
ordered to be printed.
The bill to give speedy remedy to bill hold
ers, was lost. Yea's 49, hays 59.
O* The Friends and Acquaintance of
the family of Mr. Josiah Siblet are respectfully
invited to attend the Funeral of Miss CAROLINE
B. CRAPON, from their residence, This Mous
ing, at half-past 10 o’clock.
Dec. 10
Spec till Vertices.-
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Office Augusta Ins. & B k. Co. )
December 6. 1847. >
Annual Erection*.“-•An Election for fire
Directors will be held at this office on Monday
next, the 13th ins'ty between the hours of 10 o'- i
clock, A. M., and 2 o'clock, P. M.
ROBERT WALTON, Cashier.
Dec. 7—3 J
AUGUSTA MANUFACTURING
COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders, that
an instalment of fifteen per Cent, is required to be
paid in on the 15th of December next.
By order of the Board of Directors.
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Sec’y. A.M. Co.
Nov. I t f
COLLECTOR.
O* We are authorized to announce
Robert A. Watkins as a candidate for re-elec
tion as Tax Collector for Richmond county, at the
election to be held in January next.
Dec. 2
ITT We are authorized to announce
Leon P. Dugas as a candidate for Clerk of the
Superior and Inferior Courts of Richmond county,
at the ensuing election in January next.
Nor. 2t ■—
O’ We are authorized to announce
James Me Laws, Esq. as a candidate for re-elec
tion to the office of Clerk of the Superior and Inte
rior Courts of Richmond Comity, at the ensuing
election in January next, Nov. 24
d7 Dr. J. A. CLEVELAND has re
turned to this citv, and may be found at the office
of CLEVELAND A SPEAR.
Nov. 10 ..
MEDIC AL CARD.
Dr. MEALS tenders his professional servi
ces in the various branches of Medicine, to the cit
izens of Augusta and vicinity.
He may be found either at the office, formerly
occupied by Thos. A J. J. 11. Flournoy, Esqrs., on
Mclntosh-street, or at the residence of M;-s. \Ya
tennan, on Broad.streot,
Dee. 1 faw*
BLACK & LAWSON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Wtli practice in all the Counties of th? Middle
Circuit. Any business entrusted to them will meet
with prompt attention. Address
Edward J. Black, Jackswiboro, Ga.
Jortn F, Lawson, Auguata, Ga. ly Noy.
DR. BANNING’S BODY BRACES.
The following letter, among many, ha 9 been ad
dressed to the Doctor:
New York, July 15, 1&47.
Dear Brother # # * A change, yes, a
wonderful change,has come oyer me since I
wrote to you. Oh, say you, what change 7 I will
tell you, would that 1 could speak in the ear of all
my sex who are suffering as you known 1 have suf
fered for years —I would tell them to look up and
be comforted. There is hope evon for them —yes, 1
notwithstanding they may have ‘"spent all their j
Irving on physicians without any benefit" but rath- j
crgr.wwo.se. Yes, brother,
them. J lor
Dr. Banning ’s Justly celebrated Body Brace i, the
fireat panacea. Vou are aware that I have used
various other supports, without much, if any bene
gt. Well, what will you say when I tell v OU |
have been induced by a f.iend of humanity one
that like yourself, de.ights to relieve his suffering
fellow creatures, to fry one of Dr. Banning's Bra
ces as an experiment. I have worn it for some
time, and can now testify that language is wholly
j inadequate to express the relief I have received
from it. That constant dull pain and pulling sen
sation in my right side is n holly obviated by the
use of the Brace likewise the pressing, bearing
down of the abdomen is entirely relieved. That
goneness, or feeling that the joints of the lower part
of the spine were gone, is also entirely relieved.—
Likewise Piles, and constant constipation of the
bowels are wholly obviated. You well know how
difficult it has been for me to walk any distance
for years on account of those complaints. Since I
came to this city. I have walked more than usual,
and the consequence has frequently been inability
to rise from my bed tor hours. Since I have worn
the brace I have been enabled to walk miles'daily
with slight inconvenience. 1 have told vou some
of the effects on the body,the mortal part—l truely
feel this is marvelously supported. 1 could not
have believed anything could have been devised
that would or could so perfect!v supported the hu
man body. Buj what shall I say of the effect on
the mind—it is equally wonderful. Vour are well
aware of the morbid despondency from which I
have long suffered, ofren feeling that none had »or
sows like unto mine. Earth seemed like a blank .
not so now, thanks be to my Heavenly Father—
hope has arisen in my heart, I can look wit
calmness and fortitude upon life's passing trials,
feeling that I hare yet many, very many blessing*.
Now, dear brother, 1 want you to recommend this
most useful panacea to all your patients afflicted as
1 hare been. 1 am confident it will do more for
them than all your drugs and nostrums. I sincere
ly pray that the choicest of Heaven’s blessings
may rest upon the inventor of this wonder-working
instrument. W hat a consolation it must be to him
to know that tin ough his agency so large a class of
sufferers have been relieved.
« # # Your affectionate sister, M. K. E.
Those wishing to make trial of the above brace*,
can be furnished with all necessary information by
calling on my agent in Augusta,
JOHN 11. CROCKER,
at D\ E A ROBER PSON’rf Warehouse.
Dec. 9 1
Sands’ Sarsaparilla.
Lord Chesterfield say» a good appearance is at all
times a letter of introduction. How can a mat 1
make a ‘good appearance* with a face covered with
pimples, pustules, sail: rheum, barker’s or Jackson's
itch, and various others cutaneous diseases that fre
quently disfigure the human form •"divine/' These
and similar disorders have their origin in an impure
or depraved state of the blood and general fluids of
tho system, and spring is the time to thoroughly
eradicate them from the system, hr the timclv u(k»
of the right medicine. Sand/ Sarsaparilla,, a pure
ly vegetable preparation, which operate* on the sys
tem strictly in conformity with nature's laws, wil
entirely remote all impurities from the blood, the
grand source of life and bodily vigor.and the patient
will speedily feel its healing and regenerating in llu
ence on the system, and by its use soon regain
health; the skin is rendered clear, and the com
plexion much improved, as thousands can testify
by the use of this valuable remedy.
For further particulars and conclusive evidence
of its superior value and efficacy, see pamphlets
which may be obtained of agents gratis.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail, by A.
B. A D’. .*4ANDtS, Wholesale Druggists. 100 Fulton
corner of W illiam-street, New York.
Sold also by
If.WTLANiy, RISLEY A CO,
And by Druggists generally throughout the Uni
ted States. Price 51 per buttle, or six bottles for
SS. Dec. 8
WiStar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry-
Another Restored in Kennebeck Co., Me:
East Livermore, August 12, 18-45.
Dear may publish this letter, or make
such use ofit as you think best. A year ago’ last
fall I was tuk6u sick with a severe cough—was
rery r much pressed for breath—lost my appetite
and became Yery much reduced in general health
—sweat profusely, and could not sleep nights.
applied to a physician,-wh'o done all in Ins pow4t
to relieve and restore me, but did not succeed; I
was confined to the house most of the winter—often
had long spells of seVere coughing, raised some
blood. Some time in the spring I commenced tak
ing WiStar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry. Before I had
finished one bottle 1 was relieved; my cough re
moved; roy sleep restored; 1 bled no more. I hare
taken four bottles the past season. My strength and
general health is now good. I attribute it to.
WISTAR’S BALSAM OF W ILD CHERRY.
Signed. NATHAN WELLINGTON.
I am personally acquainted with Mr. Wellington,
and believe his statement above to be true.
Signed, SUMNER C. MOULTON.
None genuine unless signed I. BUTTS on the
wrapper.
For sale in Augusta, wholesale and retail, by
H A VILA NI), IUS LEY A CO.,and also by THOM
AS BARRETT A CO., and Dealers in Medicine*
generally in Augusta.
Dee. 8 3t r
JOHNSON’S DAGUERREOTYPE
ROOMS.
MR. C. E. JOHNSON has the honor to by
form his old patrons of last year, and the pub
lic generally, that he is again i\Y HIS
STAND, over .Messrs. Clark , lifozket Co.'s Jewlry
Store, where he is prepared to execute MINI A
TURES in a style superior to. apy thing he has
done heretofore.
Mr. J. thankful foi; the very liberal patronage of
ast season, asks a continuance of the same.
Qct! 24 —sm
(£omii\crc ia I.
LATEST DATjES FROl* H,<EKrOOL NOV. 4
LATEST DATES FROM HA\'RE.. ....... v.9 tT ‘
By Telegraph
[ Correspondence oj the Baltimore .S’tm.j
NEW r YORK, Dec. G, 6 P. M.—The market for
breadstuff* has continued firm. during the day, and
considering that later European news is momentari
ly expected,the demand has been good. About J/a, '
barrels of flour were sold at $6 25 for Oswego,an,i
56 37£ for good Genesee, Nothing doing in South
ern descriptions. . . ......
The Wheat market continues so f«m that imie
or nothing is doing, buyers and sellers being
to agree on terms. A lot of imxee * * olft
30. Genesee white is held at iA*a $} 7 s " ,
* Corn is in non,l dom«dr-.bo.t 10,000 bosb.l
were sold at 73 a74 cents for mixed, and 77 lor
yellow. . . , . » int
Rye continues rather dull and declining. *
of 7,000 bushels was sold at ft7£c.
The cotton market is still heavy and the oe.
mand moderate. The transactions are very
the small stock in the market preventing vr* .
I actions. . „ _ • • nnC .
: The tete-raph from this e.ty to Boston « "F
ration, but up to the present moment no _* P
| have been received from the steamer Bnta
j which has new been out seventeen day?.