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‘1 he Compromise at Witsi.f :■{?(<> n, Since our lust, we have accounts of the ca.icns proceedings of the two put ties in Congress, in relation to the # Couq>rtitnise me.isins of the Inst session. ‘At I lie Whig caucus, llie following ReOttliou was adopted, w ill) the exception, (us re-: ported,) of some three or fimr tm tubers fi Resolved. Tint I we regard the seiitsol. oi ls, knowo as (lie adjustment measure-, ■ sis forming in their tiiolttal (Jejieinleiiee i mill rn/mexiuo, a system of compromise ; the most conciliating and liie be>t stir the j entire rmiiliry tliat conid lie* obtained j from coiillit'iiiic set liomil inten s sand : opinions, anti that iherehue. they ought i fti be adhered to and tarried into faiilllul execution, as a final st'idemt tit in primi pie niiti substance of the dangerous and exciting subject which they unbrace. 1 1 will tie seen that the whig patty in Congress have thus thoroughly owe up to the compromise Platform—not only that it ought to he faithfully carried out, hut that it should be considered in spirit and in substance ns a final Settlement of tlie dangerous and exciting question, to which it relates. Ttijs is as it should he, and us we fondly Imped would be the course ol all parties who feel any real concern for the well being of the coun try. 1 n (he event of the Whites proving recreant to the final settlement of this great question, on the terms of the Com promise, the Southern Whigs at least, stood ready to abandon il as a party, njid go with those alone, no Igniter id which party, who would stand with them faithful yin this. We rejoice jh.il so hearty a rrsponce has been made by the bulk of the Whig party in Congress.— We trust that its efl’et'ls may prove tri umphantly propitou* for peace, the safe ty, and the permanence of the Union. But while we rtjoice in this manifesta tion on the one ham!, we are pained be yond measure to witness the action of the democratic party in Congress, in relation lo’the same great question, At tlie caucus of this party,M aj. Pulk of Tennessee moved the same resolution which was adopted in the Whig caucus, audit was voted down by an ovewltelui ing majority, only some six or r ight members withdrawing from the mee'ing when the resolution was repudiated. We look upon this manifestation, as ominous of the worst evils to the country, /faqi lation on tlie subject to which we refer is still to be tlie order of tlie day, we trem ble for the fate of the Union—unless in deed the good and true men of tlie dem ocratic parly, preferring the county to party, and patriotism in self seeking bodily assume tlie Southern position, to abjure all party lies with those who will not do their dutyjn this behalf to the country, and lake pari with those, no mat ter of what party, who go for tlie Com promise, the constitution, and the Union. IVe yet believe that this, to a sufficient extent to save the country, will be dour, and that as the Constitutional Union par ty has once already saved tlie Union, it will prove sufficiently strong, to save it again, In the mean time we await further events at Washington, in connection with this all important subject, with m * tense anxiety. Recorder. The National Union Mon. We are glad (o see I lie followin'.’ patriotic and judicious sentiments in the Washington Republic : “ There must be a union, firm nnd true, among the Constitutionalists throughout tin* country, anti from all quarters, for the purpose of making head against political fana icistn at the North, and ol putting don lithe dangerous up rising of secesdonism ns it nmv appears among Southern iinllifiers in an ominous aspect more formidable titan it ever wore hitherto under any name.” The abov e passage is from the Balti more American, and the sentiment which it breathes is worthy of the source from which it emanates. We heartily concur in it, and sincerely wish that it could he practically developed in all its amplitude. There is no chance for extricating the country from the tangled condition into which sectional organizations and fac tions combinations have thrown it, than for the honest men of all parlies to come out, unite together, and make common cause against the banded disturbers of the public peace. The influence of dema gogues is already fearful in its extent, and, unless suitable exertions are made to counteract nnd crush it, this influence will continue to increase, until, like a deluge, it will sweep over the land, de stroying everything that is valuhle in its course. How blinded are the poor peo ple who ran be persuaded to follow such leaders as we see beading the ranks o( abolition at the North, nnd seres-ion at the Smith ! These two turbulent here sies enn be maintained only at the ex pense of everything that is orthodox and precious in our system of government. — They remind n< of die Apocalyptic henst of St. John, which t‘ came out of the earth ; and be had two horns, ami be spake as a draiiott,” Here we have amongst us a similar monster, factions, which is “ two horns” of abolition and secession, and uttering nothing but puis minus doctrines and maxims intended to . overthrow the true faith upon which nor institutions rest, and to involve tlie bind iu anarchy and tumults. We puy j that, to overcome these invaders of the sniicitiaries of our liberties, there may he ‘•a union of Constitutionalists through |out the country and from all quarters.’*—-’ We should rejoice to see Union Whigs | and Union Democrat* everywhere nbati |don respectfully their abolition and se -1 cession, brethren, and unite for the pur pose of saving tlie Republic front the tie solution to w hich it will fie reduced by the mud ami mischievous coousels id healed lanaticism on the one hand, and a v iojent dissatisfaction on the other.— We would raise the banner of such a conliti on to the breeze, and inscribe upon ‘ its fold the motto, “ In hoc signo vincis. DIRECT TRADE. [Correspondence Savannah Republican.'] DARIEN, NOV. 28, 1851. A meeting of the friends of Direct T rade was held this illuming, to lake into consideration (hut subject. Upon motion, Mr. S,IMPEL PaLMER, Mayor ill Darien, was called to the Chair; Col. A. S. Atkinson, of Camden, and Ma jor U. Dart, of Glynn, appointed Vice Presidents, and Wm*. 6. Basinger, of Chatham, Secretary. Col. U. H. Hopk ins then introduced Mr. Bay lor to tlie meeting, who deliver ed an eloquent and interesting address on (he subject o| Direct ‘1 rade. Alter lie had concluded, Win. J. Dunwoody, Esq., offered the following resolutions : I*7. Resolved , That we would respect lu'ly direct the attention of tlie Legisla ture to the importance, at this time, ,id promoting Direct Trade and the ship building interest ol Georgia; and also tlie importance of appointing a Commit tee to investigate the practicability of establishing these enterprises iu our Stale. 2nd. Resolved, That we fully approve of the proceedings of the Macon Conven tion of Cotton Planters held oil the 28tli of October. 3rd. Resolved, That tit is meeting re turn its thanks to Mr. Baylor, for the very able and interesting speech just de livered by hurt ; and that the proceed ings of this meeting he published in the Savannah papers ; and a copy of tlie same lie sent to our Senator and Repre entatives at Milltdgeville. Alter some discussion upon the merits of these resolutions, between Messrs. C‘ H. Hopkins, T. T. Long, W, J. Dun woody, U. Dart, A. S Atkinson, and Alexander Mitchell, the resolutions were passed. Mr. Dunwoody then offered the follow ing additional resolution : Resolved, That this meeting recom mend to the Planters, Merchants, Ship builders and Manufacturers of the South, De Row’s Commercial Review of New Orleans, ns a standard Journal devoted to the interests ol the South* conducted with ability, anf j enjoying a National and European reputation. An amendment, including Hunt’s Mer chnnt’s Magazine, was (dieted by Col. Atkinson, and accepted ; when the entire resolution was adopted. The meeting then adjourned. SA M UF.LPA LM ER, President. Wm. S. Basinger, Secretary. [Correspondence Savannah Republican.] Millebgeville Dec. 5. 1851. Gentlemen : —I suppose your reporters post you up in relation to the proceedings of the Legislature. The interior action of this body is beyond the surface.— Many steps will he taken of great ad vancement. This body will lay the Inundation of some great interests.— Tlieir views are to the future. There is a philosophy here reaching out into tlte time ahead, which is wonderfully in con trast w ith the old antiquated and contract ed policy of the South. Some game is afoot. If Georgia does not astonish “ tlie natives” before mant years, then your humble servant is mistaken. Tlte body is decidedly able. Young men are here giving promise for tlie luture, starling with the progress of the day, and, Newton like, taking for granted past calculations Iniined upon these rtv -nits, theories to be realized in tlieir lile tiuitg. Tlte day of old-foggyisrn is past—su perannuated humbugs are defunct, and Georgia i< girdinu on the modern steel of advancement to cleave her way clear.— She is the Empire State of the South— she will he the Empire Slate of the Un ion. Mark this prediction. Georgia enterprise is stronger than ever, ami wonderful to belmld, considering the natural difficulties to overcome. From an astonished ‘STRANGER.’ Railroad Connection at Augusta. — We see it stated that a hit) will be introv duced into the Legislature to connect the Georgia and the Charleston Rail-roads at Augusta, as well ns the Georgia and Waynesboro’Road*. Yl’tlie former are connected, of course the latter should be, ami will be also. * Rip - ***’ THE SOUTH-WEST GEORGIAN. C. B. roi'MBLUOD, JIIITOR. OGLETHORPE Dec. lg th 1851. Agents for the South-West Georgian) Spencer Caldwell, Fori Haines, Ga Jetf.r A. Hogue, mar Americas, do. Col. VVm. T. P er.un’s, Cuthhe.rt, do. (J. Caritiiehs, Esq. Cvthhert, do. Oii.hkrt M. Stokes, Slade, Lee co. do. Dr. Wsl. M. Stokes, Dooly co. do. M. L. Holman, Brooksmue, Stem'rtdo. A. A. Olakelv, Griffin, Pike co. do. Joijn W. Griffin, Griffin, do. J. TANARUS, Mav, Francisnille, do. VV. J. Parker, C/ieuubu. Lee Cos., do. A. J. Williams, Agent for Sumter co. Cullen Webb, Traveler's Rest do. French Haggard, Alliens do. Reduction in liicierius ol the South-West Georginn. After Ihe first day oj Oclolttr the Geor gian will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates : $ 1,00 for G months, if paid in advance, 125 “ “ if not paid in advance. 2,00 for 12 month* if paid in advance, 2,50 “ “ if not paid in advance, Inducements to Clubs. Five Copies 6 months for $4,00 in advance, Ten Copies “ “ “ 7,00 “ Five Copies 12 months “ 8,00 11 Ten Copies “ “ “ 15,00 “ Fifteen Copies 12 mo. “ 20,00 “ We have been induced to offer the above terms in order to increase the circulation of our paper, and for that purpose we earnslly solicit the co-operation of our ftiends. If vve meet with sufficient encurageiiient, vve intend getting new material in u few months and enlarging our paper. Union Nomination For County Officers At a meeting on Tuesday last, of tlie delegates of ibis county, selected for the purpose of nominating suitable can didates for County Officers, the folv lowing gentlemen were nominated ; For Sheriff—Davis Gammage, For Clerk Superior Court—W. W. Corbitt. For Clerk Inferior Court—W J. Collins. For Tax Collector Wm; 6healy: Foi County surveyor Elijah Williams. For Coroner John Cox. To our Country Subscribers who take their papers ft am the Post Office in (Jlliethorpe. —Your papers will m fu ture he left in tlte Printing Office, up stairs over the Post Office, where yon can call at any time and get them. 1\ this arrangement does not suit all, those who are disatisfied will please let it be known and w e will continue to deposite tlieir papers in tlte Post Office. YOUNGBLOOD h HOLLAND. Godey’s Lady’s Book for 1852. We have received the January No. ol Godey’s Book for 1852. Heretofore in our notices of Ibis Book, we have at tempted to comment on its beauties, but with the above mentioned number bnfore us, we are totally at a los- lor language eve.n to commence a description that would do it justice. It so far surpasses any thing that we have yet seen in tlie Magazine line that we feel incompetent to give it such a notice as it deserves.— Yet, while we gaze with wonder and ad miration, there is a feeling of pride per vading our breast created by the aston ishing perfection that is here developed io the American line arts. The No. before us contains titree beautiful colored plates which are decidedly the richest productions of the age,—“ the parables of our Lord ;” five distinct engravings which surpass anything we have seen— beside, may others which are all rich and beautiful, Tlte contents of this Maga zine are of a liigly moral character and a vast store of useful information is contain ed iu each number. It contains one hundred pages and is publi.-hed month ly at the low price of $3,00, tints en abling the subscriber to obtain a book of 1200 pages, embelisbed with the finest colored plates and engravings of the age for a cost of comparatively nothing. o Godey's Lady's Book with the'Georgian.’ In order to increase the circulation of our paper, and aid in giving that circu lation to G idey’s Lady’s Book which it richly deserves, we prppose to furnish the South-West Genruian . and the Lady’s Bonk one year, for the low price of Four Dallas in advance, We will also act as agent, in procuring the Book for any who desire it, unconnected with our paper, who will send ns Three Dollars which is tlte subscription price. New Map of North America. —ln an other column will be found a notice of a new map of North America, published by Jacob Monk of Baltimore. Ws were fortunate enough to procure'h copy of the Map a few days since, w hich vve could not, now he induced to dispose of. h is the most comprehensive and perfect work that has yet been placed before the public.—Thai it is a Southern work, and the first vve believe that itas ever been put forth, should he sufficient to secure a liberal patronage, but when we take in i to consideration the neatness and nccura |ey w ith w hit It the work is compleated, | nod the valuable information to be gained j from it, we are sure that it cannot fail to mtel with an extensive patronage.” tt/ 5 ’ The Legislature Itas accepted an invitation to visit Savannah, and in a short time are 10 vacate tlie Legislature Halls and sally fori It on a pleasure excur sion. After they return, vve suppose, the next step will be to take recess until they can g<> Imnie and spend the “Christmas Holidays.” Tins being done, they will again return to Millegeville and spend the first in null in getting tilings straighned up to where they left off. VVeare decidedly opposed to a traveling Legislature, vve would like to si e the members act as busiuesss men—attend st<icily at their posts until tlieir mission is entirely fulfill ed, and then return to their homes, with out involving the Slate iu extra expense by protracted sessions. Tne greater pint ion of (he business that is now before the Legislature is of on ergent and im portant nature, and the people are await ing, with breathless anxiety, the actions of that body. Under these circuimtan ces we dislike ;o see every tiling suspend ed and tlie Legislature off visiting, and we should not be surprised if there ate others just like us in this respect. A nil-Republicanism of Secessionistn. ■—A bill was introduced some time since in tlie Legislature of South. Carolina, giving the election of President and Vice President to the people. Tlie bill was defeated, owing to the fact that the Se cessionists have a large majority in the Legislature, tlie members having been elected a year ago. Our readers will see by an article from the Washington Republic, which we copy in another coloin, that tlie Pres ident has ordered a sufficient naval force to repair to San Juan de Nicaragua, to protect American vessells from fur ther outrages committed by British ves sels of war. The occasion of this order was the firing of the British Brig-of-War “Express” into the American .Steamer Prometheus, which was one of the most audacious outrage* ever committed, up on an unarmed vessel of a friendly pow - er, by an armed vessel, in commission, of another power, it will he found to be the most unprovoked, base, and cowardly in sult ever offeied, under any circumstances, to tlte American flag. The story is this. The Prometheus, Captain Churchill, w ith 500 American passengers on board, was about leaving the port ol San Juan De Nicaragua, (orGrevtown as it has been christened by tlie English) without paying a sum of $123 which w as demand ed (as tlie Captain believed), without tlie slightest pretence to its having been a just or reasonable claim, when she was fired into TWICE(!!!) by the British Brig of War “Express” and forred to heave to and lower the Stats and Stripes! ! / Jl you do not nnelior, Sir, said the Captain of “ The Express” 1 will fire a bombshell into and sink your d—d Yan kee steamer and send Iter 500 passengers to tlie d—l !!! And, so, lie ordered the guns to be loaded with grape and canuister shot, and was about to put liis threat into exe cution, when Capl. Churchill yielded to the necessity of the case, anchored, paid the unlawful demand, under protest, and put up his steam lor New York. New and Magnificent Project in Con gress.— A Railroad from Missouri to San Francisco, a telegraprh line for the same distance—a line of Steamships Iront San Francisco to China—a mint iu Cal ifornia. These are the measures pro posed in Congress on the very first day of its session. This is a good beginning. The annexation of the Sandwich Island* —a naval intervention to prevent Rus. sia from overcoming liberty in Europe— British outrages in Central America— tlte illegal rondemation and imprison ment ol Mr. Thrasher, in Havana, will soon he taken up by Congress, aad give plenty of work to that interesting collec- I tion of patriots to perform. So thinks the New York Herald. The S. W, Railroad via Eufaqla. Tlte citizens of Eufaula Ala. are ma king efforts to secure the completion of the Sontli Western Rail Road to that place. We had a conversation a few days since, with tlte Editor of tlie Eu j futila Shield, Mr. Gardner, who has just jieturned from’ Milledgeville. He wns sent to our Legislature by (lie citizens of 1 Etilatila, for the purpose of securing the | passage of a bilFauthorizing the con i siructlon of a road to cross the River at Eufaula, and connect with the South Western Road as soon as it reaches tlie nearest point to their tuw-n. It is the opinion of Mr. Gardner, as there is no doubt but his hill will be passed, that the idea of crossing at Fort Games will be abandoned, that the Road will be built to Eufaula and from thence to Pensacola, as they already have the only charter 1 for a Railroad connection with tint Gulf. Mr. G. also informed us that if the main trunk should pass below, Eufaula would still build a branch to connect w ith it.— Iu answer to his argument for the main trunk to pass Eufaula, vve ventured the opinion that the completion of the Girard and Mobile Road would interfere —that it would be unnecessary to construct two Roads so nearly parallel with each other, but he was of opinion that tlie Girard and Mobile road would be an entire failure. Jf this should be theyase, and tlie road is extended from this place tp Pensacola, and a branch built from here to Albany, | the main route will, in ail probability, cross the river at Eufaula. Our readers are aware that there has been a bill before the Legislature for some time past for an appropriation to aid in the completion of the South-Western Road to the Chattahoochee river, which, we must coufesswe did not believe vvnuld pass, but from what Mr. Gardner says, the appropriation w ill certainly be made as no one will oppose it bin Mr. Tilt, who is now before that body w i 1 1 1 a simi lar bill for tin appropriation to help build a road to Albany. House of Representatives. The debate on the Bill to form a nw county out of Henry, Fayette, and Pike, was continued this morning (, v Messrs, Harper, Fall, and Meriwether, again-t the measure ; and Messrs. Russ-11, Me- Dougald, and Seward, in favor of it. I did not hear it, hot understand that Judge Meriwether made an able argu ment against it, during which lie pro phesied the downfall of Griffin from the effects of the Atlanta and LaGrunge Rail road, and indicated his disapprobation of the elei tioneeriog of “ lobby members,” who are here from Griffin. Notwith standing the Judge’s high character and acknowledged talents, I I'.ncy he has not the gilt of prophecy, and I trust he w ill prove a false prophet in regard to the beautiful and flourishing town of Griffin. In relation to the “lobby members,” I thought Mr. McDougald’s reply, that “ they came, not as private individuals, but as the representatives of a tl unsaud voters,” was a satisfactory and conclusive one. My impression is, tli.it private in dividuals frequently come here to forward their views and interests, without being considered intrusive or out of place ; and surely, if that he the eas-, the gentlemen of Griffin might come here to endeav or to obtain justice ( as they conceived) fir tlieir whole community, without incut ring •my just censure or rebuke. In the afternoon session, tlte vote was taken on the passage of the bill, and it passed by a vote ol yeas GO, nays 54. Invitation to Savannah. Do ring tlie morning a communication I was received from the Governor, convey ing tlie invitation front the atiiluniijes of Savannah, to the Governor, I .legislature, Sic., to visit that city. He stated his in tention to forward a prompt acceptance of tlie invitation on his own part, and re commended the Legislature to do like wise. Tlie Senate having received a similar message, both Houses referred the matter to a joint committee, wliiili committee reported in favor of accept ance, in tlte following resolutions, which were adopted : Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, That the two Houses Composing the General Assembly will accept on tlieir part the invitation so generously and kindly tendered to them, and that they propose to leave the seat of government in time to spend Friday and Saturday next with tlieir fellow-citizens of the seaboard. Resolved, That the thanks of the Gen eral Assembly are hereby tendered to tlie Central Railroad Company for the gen erous offer made to this body to convey them free of charge to and from Savan nah, and that in signifying our grateful acceptance of that offer vve w ould suggest the hour of nine o’clock on Tuesday morning next as (lie time when it would be agreeable to us to leave this place for Savannah. Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be respectfully requested to communicate the action of the General Assembly to the City Council of Savan. nli. I should have stated above, that the Governor also communicated the offer of the Central Railroad Company to convey the members, fyc , over this road free ol charge, to which allusion it made in the resolutions. Belore the adoption of the resolutions, Messrs. Walker of Richmond, and Tift of Baker both offered resolutions declin ing the invitation—Mr. Tift on account of the bad precedent and the danger that some future Legislature might be sedn c . ed, lsuppose, by the blandishment of Vou i fair city, and thereby trammeled in t|, e j r legislation. Mr. Walker drew a humor ous picture of w hat might happen to the crave representatives of the people, i n Savannah, where, being unknown, th e people would not give tlie sidewalk t 0 them as they do in Miiledgeviße; there upon fights and broken crowns might ensue, to the great disgrace of the State Sic., &cc. Both gentlemen disclaimed that they were actuated by motives ofbos tility, to Savannah, and Mr. Walker stat ed that lie had always regarded Savannah with a great deal of interest and affection insomuch that he had often voted against the interests of Augusta in favor ol Sa„ Vanuatu. yW Mr. Wofford opposed the excursion on the ground that il could do no earth ly good—would consume valuable lime, and would so disorganize the business of the House that il would be days after tlieir return belore they would get smoothly to work again. Mr. Dawson of Greene replied and lauded Savannah in the highest terms- He wanted to shake hands w ith the eo. icfprising citizens of Savannah, who had dune mme to develope the resources of this great State than (.De-half the State beside. He alluded to her having built the Pioneer Railroad of the Stale, and stated that of the twelve millions of dol lars that bad been expended in develops iug the resources of Georgia, Savannah had contributed four millions. A resolution was passed to stop t| )e ppr diem pay of the members during their absence at Savannah. The House ad journed till Monday morning. X. From the Wnshint'ton Republic, 14ifi inst. The A flairs of t tie Prometheus. We are gratified to announce that, im mediate!v on receipt of tin intelligence „f the firing on this vessel bv the British bri gof-war Express, a competent nasal force was, by the President's direction, ordered to repair to Salt Juan de Nica ragua, to protect American vessels Iroin like outrages tor the Inline ; and inqui re s were addressed to die l>riii-b gov ernment to ascertain whether the conduct of the commander us the I'xjmns was prompted by outers bum I-is govern ment. Bids Pisssci! tn the Legislature. To create anew roiiutv out of tiie counties of Paulding and Cobb. The bill to incorporate the Columbus and Oieenvilte Piank lioatl and Turn pike Company, and the Columbus aVtl I.anahassce Pintle and Turnpike Road Company, and the Sweet Water Blank mill Turnpike Road i on-pauv. I o amend the penal Code, mi as to fix tiroe of punislonenl for ‘Mat sbiucbter’ at from three (<> ten years in the Peniten tiary. To revive the charter of the Bruns wick Canal and Ruklonti Company. To w ild up the aflaiis ol the Central Batik, and transfer it- assets to the Treas ury. ‘ To sec re the Rock island Fat lory certain privilig.es. To alter the time ol holding the Supe rior Courts ol Marion County, to the 4th Mondays in Primary and August,’ anti give the Court two weeks. I o lay off and organi-e anew county from pans of the counties of Paulding and I* lyd. &c.— Yeas 26, nays 15. [This county is called Polk.] Bill to authorise the increased issue of change-bills, and in relation to private blinking. Cattail Jthrlh'fe Cotton Statement, Dec. 12th. 1851. Rece’d tit Oglethorpe lor the • i week, ending Dec. ] 1 tli, 3,094 bales Slop'd per S. W. Rail Road, 1,387 •*, Balance on hand, 1,707 “ Total receipts up to this time, 14.940 “ Total shipments “ 9,057 “ Total balance on ban I, 5,883 “ Oglethorpe Dec. ]2ih 1851. The market is active, demand good. We quote the market at 6£ a 7fct|s.! Savannah Dec. 10. Cotton 7J a B§. Charleston Dec. 9. Cotton 6 a BJ. New Orleans, Dec. 9. Cotton, 7 a 7J. Columbus, Dec. 10. Cotton. 6 a 7£. S. A. THORNTON. Dental Jutmnn, OGLETHORPE, GA. OFFEKS Ilia Professional services tn tire citizens of Oglethorpo and vicinity. Office at Ur. Iverson’s Shop Ladies can be waited on at their residence. Oglethorpe, dec. 12,1851. 35-ts. IRON! IRON!! IRON!!! IRON !!!! ENOUGH IRON to supply everybody just received and lying out of doors which the public ate invited to come for as soon as possible, by J. O. HODGES. Oglethorpe, Du c. 12 ( 1851- 35-ts.