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Personal Estate 325 Citation for Letters of Administration 2 75 Do. do. Dismission 4 50 Notice to Debtors and Creditors . 3 25 Four Months' Notices..... 4 00 Rules Nisi, (monthly) $1 per square, each insertion. 0~ ALL REMITTANCES PER MAIL, ark at orR RISK. Ik BIDDY M'SHANE. - • SHF Biddy M'Shaae, you are plump as a lark, |w And fair as the dawning just after the dark ; • ■■ While philosophers say, |||||m As mo%t justly they may, i;; ■•■■■■f~" > Ts you# see the starlight Long before it is night, Htt take a good look, an' you won't look in vain, Sphere it flies from the eye? ot swate Diclay M'Shane. SHjAiddy M’Shane, don’t you very well know pSHv e were both hoy,- together some twelve years ago? HT Sure I'd never forget mHjL', How we looked when we met; How one morning at school I felt as a fool, When he asked what was sorrow’s true bane, An’ I answered him promptly, ‘ Swate Biddy Mc- Shane!’ Biddy M'Shane, sure I thought I would die ; Last week I did nothing but sit, sob and sigh; And the neighbors they said, As they stood round the bed, “Oh, he’s stiffs as a post; Sure he'll give up the ghost 1” And the doctor he cried, ‘ There’s a weight on the brain.’ | “ Yes sir,” I replied, “it is Biddy M’Shane.” Biddy M'Shane, let me ask you right out, To be sure that you know what you are about; Don’t you flirt with the Beaux, Or else who tho deuco knows we twojwlio should be nu,/might be three, r AoVf-wliiskered follow, conceited and i vain I May walk in an’ walk off with you, Biddy M’Shane B (From the N. 0. Pic tune.) P The New Costi t. fc Editors Picayune —l ha.e lately observed paragraphs in the public journals relative the new costume tor ladies. As there seems EBB much diversity of opinion on the subject.some ad- others condemning it, I should like, / through the medium of your iiberai columns, per / mission to express a few ideas. y I notice that the different editors are puzzled in what way to handle the question. This is to k be expected. They are not conversant with their subject, and find themselves at fault, and Ht straying from their proper element. Now your I essrs. Editors, is a lady, there issue of the controversy. I ■d piJPK.. that I am not a ''fashionable,” W!s fuireense. so that what 1 have to say does proceed from motives of display or love of HH novelty. Nor yet an u Amazon,” who would at the “lordly prerogative,” and break the partition walls which divide your Hfephere from ours . " no less lofty, perhaps, but on- H*ly different;” but 1 am an admirer and advocate for the new costume, and hope to impress you W with the belief that my views are solely based L upon the jmmutable principles of good sense and good tasted , The Oriental costume, modified to suit the Hr spirit of the age. presents both advantages and B" attractions over the tight, stiffTuhwholesome, and W inconvenient dress of modern times. While in I grace and beauty, eomfortand freedom, who shall presume to say it is deficient ? fen the score of utility, which, in this practical m land, always Ijflfes precedence to beauty, 1 would j / remark, the tight dressing, so much de ft preeated and ma.ntained in viola- Wjf tion of the laws of health, must yield to there in quirements of fashion, and the much-abused and long-compressed heart and lungs be left to ex pand in the freedom which nature designed.— The injurious weight will be removed from the waist and back, leaving the action of the lirobs free and unimpeded. It will be most convenient in passing up or down stairs, and the ladies will no longer be compelled to dust and wipe the with thqjwong silken trains, as at pre ■ sent. It will be economical of labor, money ■ ijp&d time, simple in detail, convenient in form, ■ easily prepared and speedily put on, leaving a much larger portion of time for healthful oxer s' » and mental cultivation. A complaint is of ; KHftirged against our sex, that w'e are superficial ;B' {frilling. And io confess truth, a fashionable HUe, though ever so elegant, is often a most va- insipid being. The reason is obvious.— She is regard dress as of paramount im portanee£..and finds herself encumbered wdth a style so artificial and complicated, that all time and thought a*re required tor its arrangement, while objects of . more dignified importance are .sacrificed. It has often been remarked by the mofe judi cious class of ladies, that a reform in this respect w r as greatly needed, and the one now proposed seems in most respects to meet their wishes. In deed, I have taken pains to ascertain the senti ments of a large number of ladies on the subject, and find that both the grave and the gay give FY their unanimous approval, and desire its intro duction. 7 Butin dwelling thus long on its advantages. I \ must not forget to mention its beauty and 4prgracefulness. Some one bemoans the loss of ribbons, laces, flowers and flounces; would thev not feel compensated in the jewels, plumes and sashes—borders, slashing and stomachers, which from their grace and richness are peculiarly ap propriate ito this style, to say nothing of the pret ty arms and_ feet, and the free, untrammeled movements, of the wearer? The dress itself has not been very clearly de , fined thus far, nor its details made out; I would. . therefore, beg leave to give my thoughts on the v i subject, not from any especial merit or originality * * they may have, but to bring this matter, if pos sible, to a favorable conclusion. Should not the name of Greek or Persian costume be adopted in preference to that of Turk 2 The associations are more agreeable; our sympathies are more with those countries than w’ith Turkey. No one w r ould hesitate a moment to personate a. Grecian, but who w r ould like to be transformed into a Turk ? dress should be cut. I think, in the sack fitting neatly, but easily, to th# figure. in the skirt to suit the taste, and des- Hfrom the throat to the knee only, with and full pantalettes of the same material itself should be some mH rich, uic-thci n i silk, cotton. Bh a striking [.order passing round jagpm tiie Iron’ and taiiiri i>• -:t l m ik sleeves. The waist to be tied at Blunged sash to matin- the bonier. / *' BLbc enc.r.-hd Wit:: hioul -brae.-- Wbtii ~ -< re 4 airt? d. the Mont and jße siashc-.■ with sume luncv color, the waist. a. splaying a rich sto wjtn a-w.-i*-.; e.a>p> v i laced across with buttons and loops. For walking, the round straw or leghorn flat, tied with a simple knot of ribbon, would complete the summer dress; while for winter the round beaver hat and plumes, or velvet cap with band and tassel, would be found highly becoming. Short cloaks or sacks would be appropriate, and the little prim cap should be abandoned for the graceful turban. You will perceive that although this style' com bines simplicity, economy and convenience when desired, it is also capable of great enrichment. So mourn no more,l pray you, over Campt street and Broadway; they will sustain no loss, be assured. Before closing my letter, I cannot forbear ad dressing a few words to the “ gentlemen of the press.” These seem to resolve themselves into three classes. The first are those who under take to ridicul#, and quiz the ladies for daring to think* and act as they please in their own affairs. To such I would observe, that sound reasons would have far greater weight with us than squibs, as we are -suspicious, of a cause sustained by ridicule instead of argument. Besides, will they have the kindness to look back and point out a single great discovery, or great reform which was not ushered in with a like train of epithets. The second are those who tremble for the t; pants” and their prerogatives.” To these I would fain speak words of good cheer and* consolation. Let your fears be soothed ; we shall not o’erstep our proper limits. .Our own domain is wide enough ; why should we seek to encroach on yours ? We are well pleased with the space allotted us; should we gain much by exchanging ? Let not your vanity deceive you; your ugly swallow-tailed coat, and meager tights, are not so irresistible as you imagine. On the word of a lady, we have no designs on them ; the temptation is not sufficient. And to the third class, u last, though not least,” I would respect fully remark that their just and liberal spirit the ladies have not failed to appreciate. We admire and thank them for their generosity which awards to others the same personal freedom in what is right, which they treasure so sacredly them selves, and which we all regard as the peculiar boon of our institutions. They refuse to con demn a thing untried, unseen, and declare that if sustained by reason and merit, it shall receive their lull support. They applaud the ladies’ independence for fear lessly doing what was their right, namely: to se lect their fashions from whatever country they preferred, whether Turkey, Persia, Greece, or France; or what is still better, to originate them for themselves. Why should we subject ourselves to the arbitrary domination of any country, when our own beloved America is so famed throughout the world for her inventive genius? But we patiently submit to terms dictated in the tyranny of fashion, which we would not brook from the force of arms. Truly, the brightest star or stripe on our banner or shield should be our independence. These gentlemen call on the ladies to speak for themselves and express their real sentiments, and it is this fair and manly request which has elicited this communication. I trust, Messrs. Editors, your patience is not quite exhausted, and that you will regard this subject of sufficient importance to be gravely con sidered and discussed. It will not be confined to a few individuals, nor hidden in a corner, but will become a widespread national thing. Thousands are interested in its success. It will revolutionize the externals at least of one-half the American people, and its influence will be seen and felt from frontier to frontier of our noble and happy land. With much respect, yours, &c., M’me Dr. Symes. New Orleans , June 14. 1851. ( From the Athens Banner , 2 6th inst.) Mr. Cobb’s Letter of Acceptance. Athens, Ga., June 24,1851. Gentlemen: —l have this day received your letter of the 18th inst., informing me of my nom ination by the Convention of the Constitutional Union party of Georgia, for the office of Governor. With a full appreciation of the honor which the Convention has conferred upon me, I accept the nomination, and, if elected, will endeavor faith fully to discharge the duties of the office. The resolutions adopted by your Convention, present in distinct terms to the people of the State, an issue involving the peace and repose of the country, if not tne very existence of the Union. No one can over-estimate the impor tance of the decision which is to be pronounced by the people upon it, and it is only in a due es timate of the consequences dependent upon the result, that w r e can look for judgment w r orthy of the intelligence and patriotism of our fel)ow r-citi zens. During the exciting scenes that characterized the deliberations of the last Congress on the sla very question, the public mind w-as directed with intense anxiety to the action of our national le gislature. Every patriotic heart in the land felt that the issues of life and death w'ere involved in the final adjustment of that angry and exciting contest, which w r asthreatening the overthrow of the noblest structure ever erected by human wis dom —the American, Union. That result, so long and anxiously looked for by the people of the State, was at length consummated by their rep resentatives, in the adoption of those bills, fami liarly known to the country as the “adjustment” or “compromise measures.” Ido not propose at this time to discuss those measures—it w r ould not be altogether appropriate to the occasion, even if I feit impelled to such a course by the apprehen sion of any doubt existing in the public mind, in reference to my view's on this subject. I have all uded to the subject as introductory to another growing out of those measures which challenges, in an emphatic manner, the public attention, from recent political movements in our own and neigh boring States. When, in consequence of the passage of the compromise bills by Congress, the people of Geor gia were summoned to a Convention, to consider of the course and policy, which the adoption of those measures required them to pursue, we all felt that circumstances had devolved upon our State a responsibility of no ordinary character, but one which the intelligence and patriotism of her people peculiarly adapted her to assume. The anxiety manifested in reference to the action of that Convention, w r as not confined to the limits of our own State. It w r as felt throughout the length and breadth of the Union, and w r as second in intensity only to the solicitude which had pre viously been exhibited about the adoption of the measures, which had caused its assemblage. The questions which that Convention W’as called upon to consider,, were discussed by the public p ress —by our public speakers—in private con versation —indeed in every mode known to the political canvass, with unusual w r armth and mark ed ability. It is certainly no reflection upon any previous political struggle in our State to say that on no former occasion, was there more talent, learning, research and patriotism brought into requisition, than by the respective friends and advocates of the various policies indicated in the course of the canvass. The representatives se lected under these circumstances, assembled in Convention; a body of as w’ise and patriotic men as ever before convened in any State in the Union. They came fresh from the people, fully entrusted with their wishes, and empowered to speak authortatively for them; and in the name ot their constituencies, they placed upon the re cords ol our State the enlightened judgment of an honest and patriotic people. It is unnecessary lor me here to speak ol the action of the Conven tion in detail. It is of too recent occurrence, and. i therefore, too lamiliar to the people to require a recital of it. Not only will it be remembered what was the action ol the Convention, but it should likewise be borne in mind that it met the i approving voice of the people throughout the I State. _ 6 The universal sentiment of approval which greeted the representatives upon their return to tneir respective constituencies, w r as rendered the more striking and remarkable by the feeble and occasional mutterings of the lew restless and dis contented spirits who withheld their sanction.— Who supposed at that time that there would have been arrayed in a few months a political organi zation in the State, based upon a repudiation of this wise, just, and enlightened judgment of the people? I f the people of Georgia are prepared to reverse a decision so recently and solemnly made, and madly to rush the ship of State into the gulf of disunion, in obedience to the summons of a neigh boring State, then it is manifest that I am not the man to select for their Chief Magistrate. For, while I concede that the South has cause of com plaint against the North for their conduct in the past, in connection with the question of slavery, yet I must, in candor, declare that there is noth ing which in my judgment, will justify us in dis solving a government formed by Washington and his immortal compeers, and which the committee are right in pronouncing “the freest, happiest, and best in the world.” It will be a dark day for liberty throughout the world, when this step is taken. The effect produced throughout the Union by the action of that Convention is not only grate ful to our feeling of State pride, but should not be without its in dunce upon our minds, when we are invited to a reconsideration of the decision which was then pronounced. With our sister States of the South, and with the patriotic friends of the Union everywhere, the action of that Con vention was hailed with exhibitions of unbound ed applause.' The highest encomiums were pass ed upon the wisdom, intelligence, and patriotism of its members, as exhibited in their firm and unyielding devotion to the rights of the South, the constitution of the country, and the Union of the States. Georgia, already proudly pre-emi nent among her sister States, was thus elevated to a yet higher and nobler position. As one of her citizens, I give to the action of her Convention my warm, cordial, and unreserved approval, and am prepared to give to the maintenance of her decision my best efforts. She has declared, in the most solemn manner that “she can, consis tently with her honor , abide by the general scheme of pacification.'—ln that declaration I fully con cur. When I give to this action of her Conven tion my unqualified approval, I do not feel that my native State has required me, as one of her citizens, to submit to an act of degradation. I will not cast upon her the ungrateful reflection that she has taxed the allegiance of her citizens, to the extent of requiring at their hands a humi liating submission to a condition of degredation and inequality among her sister States. It is with far different feelings that I regard her action. I look upon her in the proud position which she occupies in this confederacy of States, and feel no blush of shame mantling my cheeks as I read her history in the past—realize her present pre-emi nence—and look forward to the bright prospect which the future opens up before her. Should, however, the time ever arrive when the condi tions of her remaining in the confederacy are deg redation and inequality , I shall be prepared, with her, “to resist, with all the means which a favor ing Providence may place at her disposal,”' even " (as a last resort ,) to a disruption of every tie which binds her to the Union,” any and every power that seeks to put upgn her such debasing terms. Nor am I particular by what name this resistance may be characterized—whether seces sion, revolution, or .anything else—for no one can for a moment doubt, that should this fearful col lision ever come, the issue will be decided only by the arbitrament of the sword: Where constitu tions end, revolutions begin, But to my mind, the future presents no such gloomy forebodings. So far we have maintain ed the honor of our State, and at the same time preserved the Union. A firm and unyielding ad herence to the principles laid down by our Con vention, will ensure the future peace and repose of the country, and will enable us, in common with our brethern of the Americn Union, to re alize all those blessings which the future has in store for our country, if we will prove true to the high destiny to which we have been called. Let Georgia then remain firm in the decision she has made, and not invite, by a vacillating course, a renewal of sectional strife and jealousies. Returning you, gentlemen, my thanks for the flattering manner in which you have been pleas ed to communicate to me my nomination by the Convention, I am, very respectfully, your ob’t serv’t, IIOWELL COBB. Messrs. Merriwether, Hull, Milledge, Wofford, and Thomas. (Telegraphed for the Baltimore Sun.) Further per Steamer Europa. Halifax, June 24th, 9 P. M.—The steamship Europa left Liverpool at 11 1-2 o'clock oft the 14th. The Franklin arrived at Cowes on the morning of 12th. The Lafayette was to sail on the 16th, and the City of Glasgow on the 17th, the berths of both vessels being full. England. —The domestic news is very dull. Parliament had re-opened, and had passed the navy and army estimates, including £300,000 to sustain the expenses of the Kaffir war. Austen's motion respecting the State prisoners at Van Dieman's Land had been withdrawn. A new measure for reforming the Chancery system has been proposed. Doubts are entertained whether or not the Government will proceed with the ec clesiastical titles bill. The exhibition was still attracting crowds, but not so many working people as was expected. Emigration contined unabated. The Galway people were rejoicing at the pros pect of steam communication with New York. Trade was improving, and prices in the manu facturing districts improving. The weather is genial, and an abundant hay harvest is anticipat ed. The grain crops in England are healthy, but backward. The crops in Ireland are promising, and there is no appearance of disease. France. —Affairs are tranquil. The war in Algiers was over, and had resulted in the sup pression of the rebellion. , Commerce and trade were improving. The Bourse closed brisk, and the 5 per cents were 30 cents higher than on Wednesday. The Havre market closed inactive, notwithstanding the fa vorable reports from England. Sales of Louisi ana Cotton at 83 a 84 francs for ordinaire, and 72 1-2 a 73 francs for bas. India. —The India mail had arrived, and the British province continues traquil. The Pest wany frontier and the Penjant were threatened by bands of robbers. Money was firm. Freights high: Imports and exports dull. Cotton brisk. The Continental news is of very little inter est. Markets.— Cotton. —The imports of Cotton for the week are 84,000 bales. Breadstuffs. —There has been considerable ac tivity In the Corn market, and some purchases have been made on speculation. Wheat had ad vance 2d. to 3d. Flour has advanced Is. and Corn 6d. Provisions. —The finer descriptions of Beef attract more attantion, and purchases have been made on London account. Inferior sorts are ne glected. Bacon is in better demand at late rates. Shoulders are Id. a 2d‘ lower. Hams quiet. Lard not so active. Groceries. —Sugars steady; sales of Porto Rico at 38 a 41s. Molasses is unchanged; sales of Porto Rico at 16s. Coffee is inactive; Com mon Congou Tea is lower, and prices of other sorts barely sustained. Rice is dearer. Money Market. —The English stock mar ket is more active. Consols have advanced to 98 3-8 for money and 98 1-2 for account. Con tinental exchanges are weaker. A fair business has been done in foreign stocks, but not much in American. United States 6’s 105 a 105 1-2; do. do., 1868, 112 a 113; do. do., 1867, 107 a 108; Ohio 6 ; s, 1870 and 7 1870 and ’75, 105; Marylaud s’s Bds, 90 a 91. Hints to Husbands. —Do not jest with your wife upon a subject in which there is danger of wounding her feelings. Remember that she treasures every word you utter, though you may never think of it again. Do not reproach your wife with a personal defect, for if she has sensi bilty, you inliict a wound difficult to heal. Do not treat your wife with inattention in company; it touches her pride—and she will not respect you more or love you better for it. Do not up- braid your wife in the presence of a third person. The sense of your disregard for her feelings will prevent her from acknowledging her fault. Do not often invite your friends to jaunt, and leave your wife at home; she might suspect that you estemed others more companionable than herself. If you would have a pleasant home and cheerful wife, pass your evenings under your ow r n roof. Do not be stern and silent in your own house, and remarkble for your sociality elsewhere. Re member that your wife has as much need of re creation as yourself, and devote a portion at least of your leisure hours to such society and amuse ments as the may join. By doing so, you will secure her smiles and increase her affections. AUGUSTA, GA. SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 28. For Governor. CHARLES J. MCDONALD. CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION. The Convention to nominate a Southern Rights Candidate for the Eighth Congres sional District, will be held in this City on SATURDAY, the 12th day of JULY. Notice to Advertisers.— Our advertising friends will please hand in their favors by 5 o’clock, P. M. hereafter—the recent change in the time of arrival of the mail, inducing us to close our adver - tising eolums earlier than heretofore. See first page of Daily. Mr. Cobb’s Letter of Acceptance. We copy this long looked for letter from the Southern Banner of the 26th inst. Each of our readers can judge of its merits for himself. In fact its merits can be very briefly enumerated. It is an adroit dilution by being infused through many words, of one idea—that the Georgia Con vention did wisely, and well, in determining to acquiesce in the Compromise. It modestly in dicates that it would be a continuation of the same kind of wisdom to elect him, one of the chiel architects of that Compromise, Governor ol Georgia—that if this is not done, but the peo ple should, in preference, elect that bloody and ferocious fire-eater, Charles J. McDonald, the most terrible consequences w*ill ensue. The letter also throws out a propitiatory para graph to such as the writer supposed were not quite willing to submit—all for the sake of the glorious Union—to every indignity that our lords and masters, the anti-slavery majority in Con gress, may hereafter choose to impose upon the South. Mr. Cobb asserts that, in what he thought an extreme case, he too would go for resistance, and would not be particular whether it be called “ secession, revolution, or anything else”’—that it would be a matter to be settled by a fight any how. To this there are two obvious replies, and this little piece of clap-trap will wholly fail in con ciliating those who are not only indignant at the Compromise, but object to Mr. Cobb for his anti-State Rights course and opinions. First. With the history of the compromise fresh in mind, it is very hard to conceive of any legis lation which the very national and pliant Mr. Cobb would become indignant at, and would not rather counsel submission to, than compro mise his popularity with people North of Mason & Dixon’s line. He is known to abhor section alism so much, that he would be very chary of taking any position that would look too much like standing up for Southern rights to be popu lar and defensible before a Northern constitu ency. Secondly. The position of IVJr. Cobb, that the Federal Government c m rightfully use the sword in case a State resists by u secession , revolu tion, or anything else” an outrage, however enor mous, upon her rights, renders this little display oi prospective fire-eating, a mockery and an ab surdity. It is coupled with a position that is at once calculated to demoralize the cause in which resistance would be sanctioned, and afford an ar gument potent in the hands of demagogues over the timid and ignorant, to prevent success. It is at the same time asserting, “ If you dare to re sist, you do so with a halter around your neck, for it is the duty of the Federal Government to put you down. If the remaining thirty States are stronger than the one resisting State, then resistance becomes treason, and failure death and a felon’s grave.” This doctrine will not do, Mr. Cobb. It will not go down with State Rights men, Whigs or Democrats. Why did you not express yourself as to what a State may or may not rightfully do in virtue of her sovereignty—that is, if you admit that a State is sovereign—and of the nature of the compact of Union, in case of the supposed intolerable outrage on her rights ? To say a State may resist, and in the same breath to concede that the Federal Government has a right to prevent her from resisting, is flat contradiction. It is worse. It is throwing away the shield of State sovereignty, and prostrating the States at the feet of Federal power. It is arming aboli tionism with the moral power of being in the right as soon as it attains the physical power of enacting laws to carry out its avowed purposes. It is saying to it, You have the right to con quer the'refractory State that defies your horri ble designs, and«trikesfor independence. Even a Southern State is bound to assist in the war of coercion upon a Southern sister. If Mr. Cobh had appended his letter to Mr. Wm. 11. Hull , setting forth his political opinions on this and other questions , and which his friends in the Convention to which it was to be submitted thought proper to suppress, the people of Georgia would better know how to vote, and what they would be voting for. They will not be willing to vote for a man who holds opinions the wire-workers of his party are afraid to have disclosed. Mr. Cobb deserves to be complimented for his frankness and boldness in writing the suppressed letter. But there will be no merit in having begun right, if he do not carry out his original purpose, and OC? 3 ' publish the letter ! A Champion for Bloomerism. The article we copy from the Picayune , will be found interesting. For one, we have been quite willing to leave the whole discussion of the Bloomer costume where it properly belongs, to the ladies. But as jurisdiction of the question has been, in a measure, thrust upon the public prass, by the ladies themselves —as in fact the pioneer in the new costume, Mrs. Bloomer her self, is an Editor, or Editress, and. has challenged discussion, and as many ladies are writing com munications about it for the public eye, and one has been lecturing upon it, we feel constrained to say one word on the topic. We are quite indifferent as to what the ca prices of female taste may decide upon. Many fashions, without provoking either the ire, the ridicule, or the fears of the male sex, have been adopted which w r ere, in our view, equally absurd, and far more inconvenient, and positively hurtful to health. We will not go back to the days of hoops and farthingales, nor wall we comment on the melancholy follies of tight lacing, now hap pily out of vogue. But the innumerable skirts fashionable at the present day, with their op pressive weight, and the sweeping length of the walking and ball dresses, are certainly to be classed among the hurtful and extravagant ab surdities. Then, on the score of modesty, those who pat ronize bare arms, and dresses so low in the bo som as to leave almost nothing for the imagi nation, should be at least charitable to the new costume, which is prudishness itself in compari son. In fact, the charge of immodesty, we look upon as wholly unfounded. Who that has been to a Fancy Ball and seen and admired a beauti ful and modest lady personating a Sultana , or Per sian Princess , or Medora , or Gulnare , or The Bride of Abydos , ever deemed aught in the cos tume immodest or unfeminine ? But we leave the question in the hands of the fair correspondent of the Picayune , not aspiring to be a champion of the new costume, or desiring to be considered as having any preference on the subject. It is one on which much may be said on both sides. We will venture an opinion, however, and that is, that the pretty will look prettier, and the homely still less attractive in the new costume. On the score of utility the Bloomers have much the best side of the argu ment. Death by a Rattlesnake’s Bite. We have received the following letter from Dr. T. S. Mims, in Scriven county: Mobley’s Pond, June 17, 1851. Mr. Editor :—On yesterday, I was summoned to see a negro man, Jim, the property of Col. G. W. Hurst, who had been bitten on the hand, about three hours previously by a large snake, (supposed to be a rattle-snake,) and found him in articulo mortis, life becoming extinct in about 20 minutes after I arrived. He was a timber hawler by trade, and was in the act of passing the chain used in hoisting the timber, when he received the deadly blow. A Mr. Paris, who was near by, states that in about five minutes after the accident, his face, scalp and tongue, was enormously swollen, the latter protruding be tween the teeth. No other swelling visible (not even the hands) when I arrived, except slight enlargement of the abdomen. A little boy, who assisted him in hitching up the timber, states that it was a rattle-snake, but the imperfect description we received would have left us in doubt as to the true character of the snake, but for the size and the rapidly fatal symptoms produced. Difference between the insertion of the upper and lower teeth fully one inch—truly a monster. After Jim was con veyed to a house, search was made for the snake, but without effect—having been seen by the little boy to make his way off. I know but little of their natural history, but have been told by persons as soon as they inflict a bite they leave immediately. This horrid and untimely death should caution those who, by necessity, are compelled to go in forests infested by such reptiles, to look before they leap. Respectfully, &c. Domestic Manufactures. The best evidence of the prosperity of the Southern manufactures, is the continual arrival of large cargoes of manufactured cotton cloths at this city, from the interior.* Yesterday the steom er Chattham arrived from Augusta, with 350 bales of domestics, from the Augusta Manufac turing Company. These goods have been manu factured to order, and are destined for Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York, where they will compete with the Eastern goods sold in those markets. , The cotton cloths manufactured in our Southern mills being heavier and more du rable, are preferred in those cities above all | others. The demand for this class of goods is daily increasing, and while the Northern mills, in which the finer and printed fabrics are made are closing their doors, it is gratifying to observe the prosperity of our own manufactories, and to the capital daily invested in new factories. These facts prove what we have often asserted, that we have a decided advantage over the North in the business of manufacturing yarns and coarse cot ton goods.— Savannah News. Terrible loss of Life. —Calcutta papers report the burning of the ship Kurramany, bound to the Mauritius, with Coolies. About 200 perished in the flames or were drowned. New Postage Law. From and after the 30th day of this month, the rates of Postage will be as follows: For every single letter in manuscript, weighing half an ounce, or under, for any distance not over 3,000 miles, when pre-paid, 3 cents. For the same, when paid at the place of desti nation, 5 cents. Over half an ounce and not more than one ounce, when pre-paid, 6 cents. For the same when paid at the place of desti nation, 10 cents. Over an ounce and not more than an ounce and a half, when pre-paid, 9 cents. For the same, when paid at the place of desti nation, 15 cents. Over an ounce and a half and not more than two ounces, pre-paid, 12 cents. For the same, when paid at the place of desti nation, 20 cents. For each weekly newspaper net exceeding three ounces in weight, when.dry, the rates, per quarter, payable in advance, will be as follows : For any distance within the county where printed, nothing. For any distance from the place of publication, out of the county, not exceeding 50 miles, 5 cts. Over 50 and not exceeding 300 miles, 10 cts. Over 300 and not exceeding 1000 miles, 15c. Over 1000 and not exceeding 2000 miles, 20c “How’s the Crap? 5 ’ — Out's is a brag one— although ice say it that should not. As to the District at large, the answers will be various. Oats faild almost every where except on Turkey Creek. (That never fails.) Wheat is turning out generally well. Early Corn in several sec° tions (Cheves 7 Creek and Beach Island for in stance) has suffered almost irreparably. In other places, it is like ours. Cotton is universally promising well—alas! we fear too well for the price next Fall. Watermelons (don’t laugh!) are coming on cheeringly. Huckleberries are just over—black berries are now in full blast, and, last but not least, Cow-peas is up.—Edgefield Advertiser. 2 6th inst. Scarlet Fever.— The Baltimore Sun says that a number of respectable gentlemen have called upon the editor, confirming the truth of perfectly curing scarlet fever by rubbing the patient three krnes a day with fat bacon. |i) JHapetic tflfgraj)l). Reported for the Constitutionalist, New York, June 26. Cotton.—The market has advanced one eighth since the arrival of the Europa. 1,000 bales sold. Rice $3 25 to $3 50. Flour and grain steady. At Baltimore, Rio Coffee sold at 8 1-2 to 9 1.4 cent. Flour $4. Charleston, June 27, p. m. Cotton. —600 bales sold at 5 3-8 to 9 1-2 cts The market is depressed and holders anxious to sell. Prices are nominal. Death of Wade Alle£. —Our city has been saddened for the last few days by the decease of Mr. W. Allen, one of our oldest and most respect able citizens, who died in tins city on Saturday last. He had been laboring for some time, we believe, with a disarrangement of the viscera , ac companied with chronic dysentery, which term inated his life on the night of the 21st inst. Mr. Allen came to this city near thirty years ago from Edgefield District, South-Carolina, his native place; and by his honesty, industry, fru gality and system in business, he had amassed a considerable fortune. He was about sixty years old, and highly respected in the comm unity.— Montgomery Advertiser, 25th inst. The Weather. —We have at last had fine seasons in this neighborhood, but we understand it was not a general thing in the District. Copi ous showers fell on last Tuesday, during which it was cold enough to render fire necessary for comfort. It has been quite cool ever since. We understand there was considerable hail in the District on Saturday last, which we presume is the cause of the coolness in the atmosphere. Corn and Cotton crops are advancing—Oats looking up a little. —Laurenceville {S. C.) Herald. \Tdegraphed for the Baltimore Sun.] Washington, June 24, p. m. Court Martial. —The Court Martial re-assem bled this morning, and were sworn in, General Clark is still absent. The Judge Advocate read the several charges and specification against Colonel Talcott, which were substantially as follows : First—Violation oithe 132 d regulation of Ord nance Bureau by making a contract, through Lt. Col. Hughes, with Dr. Carmichael, of Vir ginia, for 500 tons of shot and shells, without the sanction of the Secretary of War. Second.—F«r wilful disobedience of orders ot the Secretary, who had rejected Mr. Crowning shield’s application in Mr. Talcott’s presence, and refused to recognize an alleged verbal contract with the previous Secretary. Third—For conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman: kowing these articles unnecessary for public service; the contract was an abuse of authority, and unwarranted; making false state ments to the Secretary with the intent to deceive, in denying that the contract had been made by him or at nis instance. Capt. Maynadier and Secretary Codradt were examined at length in support of the charges. The Secretary’s evidence was concluded when the court adjourned. Fiue.—A fire occurred last evening between eleven and twelve o’clock in the brick building used as a copperage by Messrs. Enslow & Bell,sit uated on East Bay street, at the corner of Boyce’s wharf. The vorious Fire Companies were promptly on the spot, but the flames previous to their arrival had been in a great measure subdu ed by the strenuous exertions of several gentle men from the immediate vicinity. But little damage, we are happy to say, ensued. One of the proprietors informs us that he has but little doubt that it was the work of an incendiary, as there had been no fire used on the premises— Charleston Courier , 21th inst , A Hot Day. —Captain Thorndike, of the schooner Lamartine, who arrived at New Y ork from St. Jago de Cuba, says that on the 30th of May, in lat. 21, lon. 74, the thermometer stood in the cabin at one hundred and ten, and on deck one hundred and tirty-six. I The editor of the Louisville Journal, in reply | to the question whether he is for or against the short dresses for the ladies, says: “Oh, we are decidedly a short dress man. It is not in our power to pass much time with the ladies and we wish, during our brief opportunity, to see as much of them as we can with propriety. ?? A Subscriber sends us the following. We suspect it is somewhat at variance with the opinion of men in general: Here, Printer, take this silver money, And I'll send more before you dun me; For the worst of all life’s human ills, Is to be dunned for Printer’s bills. OBITUARY. Departed this life in Hamburg, on the 26th inst. of a lingering consumption, in the 32d year of his age, Mr. Win. Herbert, a native of Ireland, but a citizen of this place for the last 14 years. An up right, honest man, a fond husband, an affectionate fother and kind friend, he leaves a numerous circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Requiescat in pace. arnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi —m w—hw<—wwbww—wm mm mmmmmmmm Special llotirrs. Q3 = There will be Divine Service in the’Metho dist Church this morning at II o’clock, and also this evening at 8 o’clook P. M, june 28 03“ Oglethorpe Infantry—Attention ! Your Fatigue Caps have arrived, at june 28 J. TAYLOR, Jr. & CO’S. 03“ We are authorize to announce the name of Brigadier General STEPHEN DRANE, as a can didate for Major General to cemmand the Second Division of Georgia Militia. june 11 03“Notice. —Post Office, Augusta, June 2d, 1851.—0 n and after this date, the Western Mail will close at 3 P. M. Northern and Charleston Mails at 5 A. M. Savannah Mail at 8 P. M. The Office will be opened at 7A. M. and closed on the arrival of the Northern Mail, which will be ready for delivery by 4 J P. M., after which the office will continue open nntil 8 P. M. On Sundays, the office wifl**be openod from 8 to 9 A. M., and from 5 to 8 P. M. Persons hat ing Key Boxes and wishing Letters oharged, are requested to make the following de signation: “Charge Key Box No.—.” june 3 BENJ. F. HALL. P. M. 03* Soda Water— Cold SODA WATER, with a variety of Syrups, at the Drug Store of PHILIP A. MOISE, Metcalf’s Range. N. B.— Congress Water always in Ice. may 24 5m 03*Mir. E. C. Sofge having met with such lib eral encouragement, takes pleasure in informing his friends and the public that he has permanently looated himself in Augusta as Professor of the Piano Forte, and Organ. Communications left at the Music & Book Store of Messrs. Geo. A. Oates & Co. will bo punctually attended to. jan 3 LOCATING LAND WARRANTS. 03" I HAVE effected an arrangement with a gentleman of the west for the purpose. lam also authorized to purchase the Land after it is located, mar 2 fim ANDREW IL H. DAWSON.