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ALBANY, GEORGIA.
Thursday, September 27, 1855.
AMERICAN TICKET*
For Uovvrnor:
HON. GARNETT ANDREWS,
ok ivaxts.
FOR CONGRESS:
lot Dili.—S. M. Varitndov.
3<l •* Col. W. A. Ijiiwl'.’hh
*1(1 “ Col. R. I*. Tris
4th “ Mcitj. H. Hill, , s4|i
Slh v * l.cl Tni',|i„.
* “ Col. Hi. Ci . 1’0*,,',-.
Sth “ Cal’ .jroitv Lamar.
FOR U I>C,k, 0F TIIK s w CIRCUIT:
DA.YIi) A. VASON,
OF DOUGHERTY.
/)<}ughcrty Candida ten for Legislature,
I'or t Im‘ Kniiilc
CRAWFORD M. MAYO.
For llon< of Urpmi aiinliios:
EDWIN T. JONES.
COl. 7.11*0C J.H AXO.V i* mr MlUiorlserf
f#* obtaining %ut*rrl|itoa* m.d d*i*rllfniffiitv nd f
eofieettnE ill dur ihisoflhe at America*.
I'or Hnnuuncjn the numos of candidate* lor office.
fY oii Nrlnbiy in Ndisitre.
OtutQ ay Notire* over i*i line*, rh'irgcd a*. the rrgu
l;if mlverUttng fairs
Atlfomiiiiin rntions intended to promme'hr private
*n 4 * or i iierc*t< of t oft inn*. . < *nciriie. SrUouls
ur ndividu il . will tie rhymed as mleeril-ewriu*
>ohn*.
Tit * Rev. Wm. Mathew* will preach in the
PreA} teriaii Church, on next Sabbath, at 11
■o'clock in the tnornii g, and also at night, if
the state of flu- weather w ill permit.
To our
Gentlemen, as nin* h as we dislike to dun
you, we feel eompclld to and *<► now. Our
weekly expenses uro heavy, ainl it requires
the cash tu sustain our business. Many of
you are indebted to this office for more than
two years subscription— how ran you road tlu
mper, weekly, knowing this fact! Now,
when you read this, nil down, right away,
(before you forget it,) and enclose us Five
dollar*, for that is the amount due by you
Who have not paid in two years. Those who
are subscribers for a shorter time know bon
mind) they arc indebted. In fart, nearly all
of vou owe us small amounts, which, in the
aggregate, amounts to u cousideiable sum,
whieh, if we can prevail upon you, will send
us on our way rejoicing. Let us see how ma
ny friends there are among our patrons! who
have paid nothing to enable us to gratify
their literary and political palates. We shall
du i you as seldom a- possible, but when you
place us in the straight we are now * enjoy
mg,'"you may expect it. One might think
\ i*u are all “ wheel-horse* —you hold back
so well. Come—“pony up"—who speak*
first l
To :>nr C usiijisiitfii Subscriber*!.
As soon as the full returns of the election
are received and published by us, the sub
scriptions of our campaign subscriber* will
e.id, and we shall discontinue sending the
Standard, unless we receive orders accompa
nied by th ca*h, to continue the paper to
vou. Our terms are strictly in advance.
We would be pleased to have you all con
tinue wi h ns, gentlemen. We intend to pub
lish in v cpttunable miscellaneous paper,
after the election. The markets, domestic
and foreign news, will receive our special
attention ; ami we design publishing a series
of excellent articles. Our lady friends will,
after this issue, once more find something in
our columns to please ami instruct them.
The “Jim pi cento.”
The above named embryo sheet ha* alrca
a!\ attracted some attention from abroad.—
” Uur Uwl” of Mobile, announces it to it*
tliouda.nl ami one readers; uml the “ Western
Laglc,” published in Rutlierford. N. <’., has
kindly published it* prospectus. Thank you.
friends—we’ll reciprocate shortly. The J i iu
p-l-emf* will be out, in full blast, about the
middle of October—if not sooner.
Yours, till we come*
Tim and: Sr ricgins.
P. 3., N. R, dm.—-Send on your dollars.—
Due copy, 31 ; twelve copies, sl<> —ra*A.
New Goods.
Our friend John S. Morernen is now receiv
ing ams ojMMiing a handsome assort incut of 1
Good*, of every marketable description. He
has some of the prettiest “ prints” we iiavc
seen this fall. Go to Morcmeu’s for cheap
Goods —always. Look out for his advertise
ment next week.
Gooey's Lady 1 * Book.—The October num
ber is before us, filled with good tiling*, a*
usual. That colored fashion plate is exquis
ite—-charming—cannot be excelled. Oh, how
it makes—but go away —what’s the use . Go
iey is emphatically “one of’em.” Our copy
jf oot to be loaned.
rr Peterson's Magazine for October h*s I
been received. It is the cheapest inngiuiiic
published—and the best for the price, extant.
C. J. Pctersou, I’hila. $- a year.
(y A large rattlesnake woe foutul in a
grocery on Broadway, in Nashville, the other
slay. He had crawled up through a hole in
the Boor. Uis atakeahip had a right to rat
tle because he had gotten “ out of the
wood*.” If be was out of “ pizen” lie could
cot have gone to a better place than a juictry
to replenish his stock-
Farewell to (he Ciiuyhki.
On Monday next the election will take
place, and this being the last issue of the
Standard before the election, we feel it to
be oar duty to offer a few remarks before
we part in this campaign. We have no ful
some praise nor voluntary advice for our
friends. To the intelligent portion of the
American Party, we need not offer advice;
they jye well posted and know their duty.
To those of the party who look not to their
organ* for information, it is unnecessary to
speak, (hir opponent* are given over to
iiardnes* of heart— joined to their
I idols—and we are not to offer them
adviue. But our “private opinion, publicly
i xprc?.‘>d,” is, that no “ split ticket” otv
to be voted—let the strength of the tr 0 p ftr .
ties beur a fair test. H e are voting f orprin
c'jdet, not men. Were our fath rin the fiel(J
a candidate, and opp<r e(1 to American
principles, we would fce\ it our duty to vo tc
against him. Away personal feelings, us
whatefer kind, in l |,j s important contest, Re
member that v e Rl<<J battling for the safety
and perpetuity 0 f our Republican institution*.
I.crnem 1 , cr that *Aie voices of tlie sages of the
LeV*”.hij(on nr* ringing in our ears, through
r ut the lard, to *• beware of foreign influence.**
Let i <o outside insye divert you from your
n ’d ip purpose of disenthralling our beloved
America from the usurpation of presumptuous
and inimical foreigners. The questions are:
“Shall Americans or foreigner* rule our Con
federacy V* “Shall Popery (with its horrible
inquisition ami tyrannic.*,) prevail in our
land, or the tolerant, Republican, Protestant
ism.”
Amtricans! you know your duty. Present
an unbroken front to your opponents. We
have, us a journalist, endeavored to do our
duty. We have asserted nothing that we
not believe to be true—we have resorted to
no sophistry, hypocrisy, or underhanded
means to carry our point*. We close with
the campaign, feeling that we lmve a clear
conscience. If we have wounded any one’s
feelings, individually, we say it was uninten
tional. Personally, we entertain no bitter
feelii g* against any one of our opponents.
Their political opinions are their own, and
they have a right to express them in a re
spectful manner. If they believe their cause
is just, they lire right. Let. us all meet around
riic polls on Monday next, a* rational men—
as freemen, appreciating the inestimable
privileges bequeathed to us by a noble an
cestry—freemen, indeed, who gave up all
that America might be free and independent.
Let us endeuvor to imitate our Revolutionary
Sires, after the struggle for Independence,
when the Angel of Peace extended her wing* |
over our fair laud ; in exercising our elective
franchise—let it not be lightly used, or per
verted to base purposes.
Let order reign in Warsaw, and let us vie
with each oilier in maintaining that quiet and
commendable demeanor at tiie ballot-box,
that should characterise a free, intelligent,
Republican people.
For the honor of our connty and city, we
hope we may be able to say after the elec,
tinn, that all passed off” well with us—that
we arc entitled to a jproud position aiifongst
a people
The lit Jluron.
Tlie mass meeting, held by the American
Party, in Macon, on tin* 19th inst., we had not
the pleasure of attending; but we learn from
various correct sources, that it was a grand,
• harmonious, and heart-cheering affair. James
K. Reiser, and Mr. Clanton, of Montgomery,
Col. A. R. Wright, of Jefferson, Henry M.
Law. Rsq., of this city, and other distinguish
ed speakers addressed the vast assemblage,
infurijig new life and enthusiasm into the
heart* of the American people. The number
of persons present on the occasion is estimated
at between 4,000 and 5,000.
Upson county sent tlie largest delegation,
entitling her to the splendid banner prepared
for the county sending the largest number of
delegates.
One of the banners from Muscogee, bore
the inscription, “Old Muscogee. But down
100 majority !**
Sam's alive yet!
Ulr. A. E. Ilurri*,
We find in the Journal of the Senate of the
Legislature of Georgia, on page 285, for 1851,
that Mr. A. K. Harris, now n candidate in this
county, for the House, introduced a Bill to
prohibit Fire and Camp-hunting in tlie coun
ties of Baker, Dooly, Irwin, Thomas, and
Telfair —which Bill was pass'd, and is now in
existence.
We merely mention this, as we learn that
there i► an anxiety among some of the voters
to know the truth of the report. The Jour
nal of the Senate, page 285 will show that
such was the ease.
Mr. Harris was elected Senator by the
counties of Lee aud Baker, iu 1850 —Baker
t hen comprising the present county of Dough
erty.
Wc know there is nothing criminal in the
ad, hut we give tin* information required
that there may be uo mistake in the matter.
We would like to know what good could ac
crue from such an Act, and for what purport*
the old hunters were deprived of venison and
the enjoyment of a hunt.
T‘iii|>oi’al Power.
Do not fail to read the article in tlie se
cond column of our first puge, headed: “Does
the Pope claim temporal power!” We think
it incoutrovertibly shows lie does. The proof
adduced is from the highest, authorities: tlie
bead men of the Bojie’s clique. Let tltose gain,
sav it who will. Popery is not compatible
with Republicaiusm —its aims are to subvert
it, and for ibis reason the American Party
battles against it Wc war not against the
Catholic religion when it is confined where it
belongs ; but when it is brought to bear upon
our institutions, and its millions seek to join
it to State politics, we oppose it with might
aud main. The cry of the American Party
is, “Down with Popery and foreign influence!
Americans only, should rule America!”
More Damages Against the State Road.—
We learn from the Chattanooga Gazette, that
a Mr. Mi Clung, of Tennessee, has just recov
ered flu,ooo damages in the C’ircuitCourt of
Bradley county, for injuries received on the
Road. Thus the money of the people goes.
Death or ah Ex-Mkmhlr or Onqrkns. —The
Atlanta Intelligencer announces the death, at
Newna,of W. B. Dent, who represented tlie
fourth District of Georgia in the last Con
gress of the United States.
What au Invitation;
The impure Democratic pkrty, South, have
time and again invited their opponents to join
fheir Xationai party, as being ths only sound
National party in the Union. Now, it turns
out, as we hate often asserted, that the Dem
ocratic party North is übdlitionizfiL For ev.
ideiice, in part, we refer to an p.itide on the
outside of our paper, this w t . e k, from lion.
Solon Borland, Who oncj belonged to the
L* ii i j ratio party. Read what he says
about, the sottndnm of the present National
Democracy.
Below Vc give the lltli Resolution of the
ew York Softs, or Pierce Democracy. This
’ante fret-soil party denounced the American
parts/: V
11. Resolved, That the democracy of this
State are in no degree responsible for the agi
tation of slavery growing out of the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise, and that while
they will faithfully adhere to all the Com
promises of the Constitution, and maintain all
the reserved right* of the States, they deem
this an appropriate occasion to declare and
repeat their fixed hostility to the extension of
slavery into free territory.
The Albany Patriot of the 13th inst., at
tempted to blind it* leaders by a publication
of bogus resolutions —resolutions passed by u
handful of v Soft*** at Tammany Hall, in the
city of New York—a faction from the State
Democracy. The resolution we give above,
u.as jmsstd by the State Convention; it is
John Van Buren** (the Prince of Freesoilers,)
amendment,
The Times A Sentinel, of the 11th inst., in
view of the frcc-soilism of its Northern broth
ers, call* upon the Conservative democrats of
the North to withdraw from the ranks of
the Softs and join the “ Hards’* (irAu irr op
posed to Pierces administration;) and believe it
to be the duty of Southern Democrat* to cut
off from uli utfiiiution with the Softs. Yet the
Patriot says, in reviewii g the action of the
Syracuse Conventioi .
“It will thus be seen that both wings of
the Democracy of New York are sound upon
the Nebrasku question.”
Does he wish to mislead his Democratic
readers, or did he not know that the Tamma
ny llall, New York City Democracy, weie
not members of the State Convention, or, at
best, a small faction from it.
Let it be remembered that the Softs are
supporters of the present rotten Administia*
tion, ami the Hards opposed to it.
Since writing the above, we have read an
art icle in the last issue of the Pqlriot, declar
ing tliut ;. e Soft* have not come up to the
rule of action adopted by the Georgia Democ
racy, and that it will be their duty to cut off
affiliation with the Softs of New York. \Ye
think they had belter sever ull connection
with the entire Northern Democracy, for
are aboiitiou to the core—lull oi dry-rottenness
and impurities.
Titai Ktourtm. k.
The Albany Patriot of last week i hniged
us with huvi .g published a “Loo;back” let
ter upon Governor Johnson, on tlie Removal
question, staling that Johnson had written a
letter to iome A iries of Atlanta, pledgi g
himself for removal of the .-eat of (miwi*,-
ineuto to tlwtfit.y,
Wl us tfic Atlanta Iwlcihg -
cor, of the 3lst inst. The let ter i.- retened
to in bitter terms, but the fact of its having
been written, received and used, is not denied.
Mr. Higdon, ol Worth county, we aie au
thorized to say, recently heuril Gov. Johnson
declare on tin* stump, on more fhan one occa
sion, in the upper part of the Slat**, that he
was in favor of Atlanta. Mr. Higdon is known
by the Senior of the Patriot to be u gentle
man of veracity.
Our correspondent in Atlanta no doubt
wrote tlie facts as they existed there. The
Intelligencer is the anti-American organ in At
lanta, and us it has not denied the statement
of our correspondent, but merely denounced
Ids course, we take it for granted our corres
pondent is correct.
The following is from the columns of the
Atlanta Jliscipline. Does not the conclusion
show that there is at let s a good foundation
for the statement? We think it does.
Wliat <lot*s it Jlean?
It appears from an article in the American
Standard , late Albany Courier, that the editor
of that paper lias received a letter from this
place, staling that Gov. Johnson had written
u letter to some friend here, that lie was fa
vorable to “Removal” to Atlanta. We know
nothing of any such letter from Gov. John
son, but have observed lately, that some of
t lie faithful hereabouts, who hud determined
to put their “ veto” upon Johnson for his op
position to Atlanta, have become wonderful
ly satisfied with his Kxcelleney, in relation to
this matter. In conversation with a leading
Democrat in this city, a few evenings since,
upon this question, the said democrat express
ed himself entirely satisfied with the Govern
or on this point, and intimated that he had
infonnafioii which set him right. We know
him to be a man who feels a deep interest in
the removal of the Cupitol, and, of course, it
would take something tangible to satisfy him.
A Fort'isfKftcr <lun<‘ il.
The first flag of the Revolution, raised over
a vessel of War, was run up by Paul Jones,
a Scotchman, a Captain iu our Navy. 1 In*
first vote o! thanks ever passed by our Na
tional Congress, was to tills same Paul Jones
for bis naval victories over the BVitish.——Kx
change.
The important fact was left out in the j
above “delectable dish ot nonsense,” that
Paul Jones, before obtaining a commission in
our navy, was a pirate —which is more ilian
can be said of any of the gallant native-born
commanders of our Navy.
Paul Jones, it is true, while in our service
acted valiantly; but so did Hulk Boinbridgi*
Decatur, Stewart, and a host of other native
born Americans. Paul Jones fought with the
desperation of a pirate—our other comman
ders a* officers fired with patriotism—a pure
love of country.
Can our Anti-American cotemporary find
another “ furrincr” to “ spout” over ?
i itrce
1. As old Line Whigs, is there any ground
to hesitate which party tosuppoit, the Amer
ican, that does not oppose Uld Line Whiggc
ry, (nor Democracy either.) or the JJemocrat
ic, that ever has assailed, villified ami belied
it, opposing it now aud ever to the bitter end!
2. As Uld Line Democrat*, i.- there a y
ground to -suppose that Democracy (more
than its mere organization) is involved in this
canvass? Do the speakers discuss or contro
vert it ? Is there any other issue on the
stump or off it, but those presented by the
American party f
3. As good citizens, can any American hes
itate which side to take, Americanism or For - ,
signism al*d its allies f Protestant Liberality
I or Remit?* Proscription ?
Our Oifled Townsman.
Witli pride ami pleasure have we seen the
ptDgress of our talented young friend, Hen
ry M. Law Esq., of this city, to a niche in the
tempfll of fame. He has already won unfad
ing laurels for Ins unmistakable oratorical
powers, (hi* citizen* ure proud of him. In
Macon, on the night of the 19th, he addressed
a lnige concourse of Tadics and gentlemen,—
lie was listened to with breathless attention*
and cheered by enthusiastic bursts of ap
plause. lleUfso addressed a large assemblage
in Savannah (his native city,) on the night of
the 20th inst., at the Atheneum.
The Savannah Republican of the 21st inst.,
pays the following well-merited tribute to
Mr, Law;
“ Henry Mt Law, Esq. % the eloquent and
gifted sou of Savannah, was next called be
fore the audience. lie made one of those
brilliant and thrilling speeches for whieh he
is justly distil guished. To report it w’ere as
impossible as to daguerreotype the light
uii g’s flash, or catch the image of the ever
rolling ocean, lie, as well as the able gen
tleman who preceded him, was frequently
cheered ; and when lie retired, it was in the
midst of a round of applause which, hearty
as it was, was nevertheless inadequate to the
ex|resHtiHM’ the generous enthusiasm which
animated tUf audience.**
Heigh! whntriiave we here, in the Savan
nah Georgian —Bunch’s paper. Even in the
article from his pen, (which follows,) lie
could not tell the whole truth—though you
may see Ik attempted it. He says; “Mr.
Law did not enter very profoundly into the
graft political questions now agitating the
country.** Now, we happen to know that
Mr. Law did enter “ very profoundly” into the
disi tission of those very questions. It was
liiunitii to do so, and when he aims he hits, —
lib flow of eloquence—liis beauty of language,
lis natural—no effort is required. Mr. l*uneh
! pays the very highest compliment to Mr.
i Law ; for he says that his speech was “the
I only one worthy of particular mention.” Hon.
j James E. Reiser, of Alabama* was there and
| made a “ masterly effort.”
But here is wliat Bunch says:
“Us the forensic efforts, the only one wor
thy of particular mention was that of Mr.
i Law This gentleman fully sustained the
I repmatio which lie has so loi g enjoyed.—
( oi tnii.g himself to patriotic generalities,
Mr. haw did not enter very profoundly into
the great political ‘questions now agitating
the .country, blit for neat ness of arrangement
and hoice and beauty of language we have
raie'y beuid his speech excelled in a political
canvass.
and Advice.
V*c recommend the following excellent ad
j vice to our fellow-citizen*. Why should men
wra-gle, quarrel and light, on a mere differ
cue ol opinio..? Is there any sense in so
doi. g? Wc tiow not —.* Iwe trust that ev
ery respectable man in cur county, at least,
will show himself a freeman; and that, he
has sell-tespect and county pride enough to
check any inordinate kMre for notoriety.
We copy from the Sava..null Republican of
last Thursday, the followii g pithy remarks;
“The cxritehient in Georgia at this time,
in muiMialiv II tin.se. Wc would again urge
upon ab, inrheurant a I moderation. On
•lie day oi'elecrio ~ espcviaiiy, let all angry
L -iiSfioi *ad alte.vu ions be avoided. Kc
.. mIA 4mt it is i lie preiogative of freemen
!o exercise, without molestation, the right of
p> ivate judgment. Keep cool.*’
The Federal Ruin heads one of its delicious
editorials “ Lies, Lies, Lies!” Whew! the ed
itor must have been gazing into a mirror, and
the reflection struck in upon him, which
doubtless caused him to utter the exclama
tion. No wonder the conviction so forcibly
came upoi him—for, he lias lied so much in
the prer-eat canvass, that lie has forgotten
u lint truth is—at least he is never guilty of
telling it. “Lies, Lies, Lies!"—aye! the fa
ther of lie*!
A Challenge.
Tlie Federal Ruin editor says the American
editors of (Georgia have told a w hole batch of
lies upon Ucrseliel V. Johnson,
Now, w* have a proposition to make to
the “Ruin;'* it is this; When he will point to
one lie our press lias told upon Johnson, we’ll
point to or<e thousand the Federal lluin has
uttered against the American Bai ty.
Su au’ti Ellank Note List and De
tect er.
We have received the specimen number of
this valuable periodical, just established in
Montgomery, Alabama, by Samuel Swan. It
is published semi-monthly, at $2 a year, in
advance. Such a publication has long been
needed in the South, and we hope to see
swan’s meet with the success it merits. See
advertisement on the opposite page
tar F. A. Duval has changed the name
of his paper from Courier to Standard Suc
cess to you friend Duval, pecuniarily.—Clay
ton (xila.) Banner.
Thank you, friend Kieser. Why don't you
say “niieceM to you politically and pecunia
rily ” You know, a few brief montjis ago,
when w ? e met you last, you were n jealous
American; and 10, and behold 1 now you aie
an Anti. It is not. our fault that we are not
still of the same party. Don’t bear down too
j AarJ upon “Aunt Kiziuh” of Eufaula; she’s
an in firm old granny.
or* veral of our “ dry rot” exchanges
arc telling how their candidates have “spread
themselves” iu discussions in this canvass.—
Sam will save them the trouble of doing
that thing, next week. He intends to spread
them worse than tlie old turkey-hen was that
tried to set on seventy-five eggs at one time.
An Arr Simile.—A Roman Catholic Priest
soinetimesii.ee, m Germany, on entering the
pulpit took a walnut into it. He told the
congregation that theriicll was tastefess and
valueless—that was Calvin’s church; the skin
was nauseous, disagreeable and worthless—
tlia’ was ilie Lutheiau church. He then said
he would show tlvcm the holy* Roman Apos
t.dic church, lie cracked it aud found it
rotten!
An Unfi.earant Reflection.— ln noticing
the visits of the t/uasi Governor of Georgia to
>uvaniiali, the Jlxpublican very properly re
marks:
“ We cannot but i effect-—and it is an un
pleasa t reflection—that while he is at this
end of the Mate, the Mieriif is selliig the
property of the Mate Road at the other end,
to pay ns debts !”
Good and Trie.—The following toast was
read at a celebration of the 79th anniversary
of our National Independence, at Fayette
;Springs, iu Pennsylvania:
“Our Bleeding Country—May ahe naver
be Blitscn again f”
The Oicuulu on .Holiday.
A crowd gathered in Albany on Mon
day forenoon to hear the discussion-be
tween the candidates for Congress. Mr.
Crawford was not here, but was repre
sented by Mr. Colquitt, of Baker. Col.
Hawkins opened the discussion in an
hour’s address. He proceeded to lhy be
fore the audience the platform of the
American party, and to declare the prin
ciples for which our party are contend
ing. Nobly did he do his duty, as the
rounds of applause, and approving smiles
of his fair country-women present, attes.
ted.
Mr. Colquitt next followed in a
speech (we might call it,) of an hour and
a half duration. As is common with the
anti speakers, he avoided argument, but
dealt in abuse, dap-trap and inapplicable
anecdotes, ‘vallcr books’ and red papers.
A kind of a “fixed up” applause occa
sionally cheered him, from the few an
tics on the ground. His address was a
feeble effort, and after exercising himself
to no purpose, his time being exhausted,
Col. Hawkins arose to reply, and such a
skinning as he gave the gentleman who
had just preceded him, we never saw.—
The Colonel argued fairly and candidly
every point at issue, and produced some
“sockdolagers” that went through and
through the ideal wall Mr. C. had en
deavored tp erect around him. The
American Party are justly proud of their
standard-bearer for Congress in the
“Second,” and if he does not win the
race by’ 500 majority, then we are no
calculator. The excellent arrangements
by the Committee who prepared the
Barbaeue, won the admiration of all pre
sent. The bountiful supply of meats
prepared for the occasion was well gotten
up—“cooked up brown” —and satisfied
the hungry ones that “Sam” is no novice
even in a jmblic way.
The Kcmoval Question.
There is no kind of doubt that Gov.
Johnson has pledged’himself for removal
of the seat of Government to Atlanta, to
the people of that section of country. —
We have good reason to believe that
nine-tenfhsof the voters of South-West
ern Georgia (who are in favor of removal
at all,) prefer Macon to any other point
—because it is-snore central and so easy
of access from all points.
“A Native Georgian” gives our read
ers, in this number, his views, and prefers
Atlanta. We think it would be sheer
injustice to locate the Capitol at that
point* to the people of this section of the
State. If the Capitol is to be romoved
let it he to a central point in the State.
The removal of the seat of Govern
ment is not an issue between the oppos
ing candidates. The question is left en
tirely with the people. They are to de
cide by their votes at the ballot-box, on
Monday next, whether or not removal is
expedient. We know that our candi
dates are not pledged to either side—their
constituents have the matter entirely at
their disposal.
i&r Since the rise of the new Ameri
can party many of the members of the
opposition have steadily complained that
the assumption of the name “American”
as a party designation was arrogant and
unjust, as we are all Americans and pa
triots, no matter what party we belonged
to. Tlie complaint, however, comes with
an ill grace from a party which has as
sumed to be solely and exclusively Dem
ocratic, when the whole body of our peo
ple are Democrats, heart and soul.—
There is no more arrogance in the one
party styling itself American than in the
other assuming the name Democratic.
Opening the Mails. — lntrudersmust
be Turned Oat. —The l’ost Office De
partment has issued an order in relation
to the opening and closing of mails, It
sots forth that the mails cannot, in com
pliance with law, he opened or made up
by tiie postmaster or his sworn assistants
within the reach of persons not author
ized to handle them. The postmaster
must, therefore, while dis havg'ng these
duties, exclude from the room appropri
ated to the use of his ollice all persons
except his assistants regularly employed
and sworn.
The historian tell us that the Es
quimaux are afraid to die on a windy
day, lest their souls should be blown
away. We know some people, not ten
thousand “miles from this locality, who
need dread no such event, for they have
no souis.
To the Editor of the Albany Patriot.
I)eak Sib:—We are requested by our vene
rable friend .Innies Norman, of the “ dark cor
ner of Thomas,” to solicit for him another
copy of your invaluable paper containing the
exposition of the Know Nothing ritual.
Ilia unparalleled success in winning over
men to the American cause, by means of this
valuable document, prompts him to again
trespass upon your generosity, so far as .to
solicit another copy, the old oue being com
pletely worn out.
The election being close t hand, we hope,
deor sir, you will grant us this small favor id
all possible haste—and while we return you
our thanks, and that of the American party
in this section, for your kindness in giving
them publicity,
Wc remain", sincerely, yoUr ob't sorv'ts.
Southern Enterprise.
VF One of our exchanges says there is at
least one bouncing girl in Rhode Island. She
is fifteen years old, and weighs 46S pounds.
There is just room enough in the State for
her to grow.
Communication!
‘For the American Standard.
Removal or no Removal.
Mr. Editor —Please allow a voter to
assign to Ilia fellow-citizens the reasons
which will influence linn to vote for a re
moval of the seat of Government. He
believes that either Macon or Atlanta
would be more convenient to a majority
of our citizens than Milledgeville. Ob
jections arc made in reference to
1. The Expense. —The present Capitol
is a disgrace to “the Empire State ot the
South”—if the seat of Government re
mains where it is, anew one will be built,
or more money expended on the old one,
in thirty years, than would be required
to build anew one.
2. The Interests of Milledgeville. —The
interests of the State at large, and not
that of the people at Milledgeville, should
control our vote.
3. The Alleged Pledge. —The Legis
lature never gave a pledge that the seat
of Government should never he removed.
It had no right to do so. One Legisla
ture, or one generation, cannot bind the
judgment o#*4he c*i<-ieilt*o of another.
If it had asserted the right, 1 should vote
for a removal as the best mode of deny
ing the right asserted.
4. A State House could he built cheap
er at Atlanta than at either Milledgeville
or Macon, as the materials could be
brought down the State Road free of
expense, and much of the work could
be done by the convicts in the Peniten
tiary.
My own interests would lead me to
prefer Macon. My views of public in
terest will lead me to write Atlanta on
my ticket; for: 1. It will be the most
convenient place for a majority of our
population, 2. The Executive can bet
ter attend there to the interests of our
State Rail Road. 3. The sessions of our
Legislature could be held there with safe
ty and advantage, in the summer, should
a called session be held, or the time of
meeting changed from {he short and busy
days of winter to the long and leisure
days of summer.
A Native Georoian.
For the American Standard.
Mbl Editor :—I was present at the
discussion in this city, on the 24th inst.,
between Messrs. Hawkins and Colquitt.
I am satisfied that the “knight of the
yellow hook and bloody heart,” ought to
fly the field of his shame and defeat; for,
certainly, he was ashamed when rebuked
so severely in the 9th of Baker, And,
now, since lie has met Col. Hawkins,
none will deny his complete defeat. 1
was. much gratified at the arrangements
of the day, and I am sure every citizen
of Dougherty felt proud at such an ex
hibition of patriotic enthusiasm and taste.
Over the head of the speaker, gaily, yea,
proudly floated a beautiful National flag,
beautifully wrought by the fair hands of
the purer aud gentler sex. Ample and
substantia teats were prepared, and a
due preference shown to the ladies. An
ample number of fine tables were prepar
ed, covered with snowy cloths, both for
ladies and gentlemen. The tables were
supplied with all the equipments neces
sary to enjoy the luxuries prepared for
the occasion, As the dinner hour ap
proached, the tables were coyered to over
flowing with a delicious banquet. Os a
more perfect Barbaeue l never partook—
fine meats, delightfully cooked, well sea
soned, and so bountifully spread. It was
an American banquet, suen as our ances
tors feasted at. It was one which the
American party of Dougherty county,
may well speak of with pride, in days to
come.
Too much praise cannot be awarded
the Committee of Arrangements; Messrs.
M. Barnes, W. J. McAllister, and S. P.
DeGraffenreid, assisted by the gallant
landlord of the South-Western Hotel,
James L. Byington, Esq. The meats were
under the immediate supervision of Mr.
G. W. Loven, and he did his duty like a
hero. A Guest,
For the American Standard.
Mr. Editor: —
At the discussion at Col. McCollum's,
the Hon. Alfred Colquitt gave a graphic
sketch of the bloody buttle of Cliurubus
co, where tho Palmetto Regiment was
almost exterminated. He said that the
flag of that Regiment was cut into shreds,
and so strong was the desire to carry it
safe through tho battle, that it was tiod
around the body of an Irishman. This
last sentence seemed to be regarded by j
the anti-American party as a knock-down
argument, and the shout that went up
from it, seemed to convey tho idea, that!
it was vieing with the survivors of the
Pairaotto liegimont in their shout of
victory.
The Hon. Mr. Colquitt is a lawyer of
quite respectable talents, and conspic
uous for his legal acquirements, and is
aware that a witness is required to tell
the whole truth. It seems that he was
acquainted with tho particulars on one
side only. True, he told us that “the flag
of the palmetto Regiment was cut into
shreds, and tied around the body of an
Irishman.” But ho tcld nothing about
an Irishman who had deserted from the
American army, joined tho Mexicans,
obtained a Colonel’s commission, and was
at the head of a Regiment of Irishmen ,
and fought against the Palmetto Regi
ment in the battle of Cburubusco.
Riley, the Irish deserter , was rewarded
by the Mexicans with a Colonel's com
mission, and when the Mexicans at the
battle of Churttbusco surrendered, Riley
fought sword ip band with a desperation
unsurpassed in any age, preferring to be
killed in battle rather than surrender,
and suffer the penalties duo to his crime
as a deserter from the American army.
But being surrounded on all sides, and
overwhelmed with numbers, he was taken
captive. Tlie sequel is soon told. A
court-martial was appointed for his trial
and his plea was that “he applied to Gen.
Taylor for a commission, was refused, and
then joined the Mexicans; his object
being to make money.”
Did not Washington speak in the lan
guage of wisdom, “These foreigners are
military fortune hupters.”
Tho battle of Churubusco was fought
on tho 20t|i of August. 1847,
Editors Uaviiig the numbers of those
papers wherein is published the details
of that battle, would gratify some of their
curious readers, by re-publishing extracts
of the interesting incidents which occurr
ed on that occasion, in connection with
the history of Col. Riley’s trial, <kc.
Be it said to the honor of Maj. Col
quitt, that in the art of pleasing, that he
was peculiarly happy in amusing his par
ty friends, who seemed to relish good
jokes finely.
But when Pete Strozier followed in
reply, we could not help thinking of “old
Rough and Ready.” America*.
For the Amcricnn Standard.
Mr. Editor:—
Much has been said in ridicule Os (ha
platform of the American party, in order
to make it unpopular; but like gold, the
more it is nibl>ed the brighter it shirks.
But, how will the anti-American plat
form of principles bear the test of Scruti
ny. (Hear:)
“11th. Resolved, That the Deinwratbt
and National principles dedared and
forth in the inaugural address and annual
message of President Pierce, meet our
cordial approval, and that he is entitled
to the tbiioks of the cottntry for his en
forcement of those principles, in thg sig
nature and approval of the Nebraska
Kansas bill.”
What!! “That he is entitled to the
thanks of the country for his enforcement
of those principles in the signature and
approval of the Nebraska-Kansas bill"!!!
Does not the Constitution make it the
President’s duty to sign the constitution
al acts of Congress ! Has not the Pres
ident- sworn that he will support the con
stitution ? Was not the Nebraska-Kan
sas bill constitutional ?
If so, then, in the name of all that is
reasonable, who should be under obliga
tions to President Pierce for not perjur
ing himself 1 Where is the honorable,
high-toned spirit of Democracy of gonc
by days? What a change has passed
over the spirit of their dreams!!!
It is truly pitiful to see a large party
of the sovereign people of Georgia, catl
ing themselves the Democratic party,
bending the suppliant knee in thankful
acknowledgement to an arrogant Presi
dent for not perjuring himself to their
injury,
We have read of individuals in high
places, bowing to the dust, and kissing
tlie Pope’s toe. Comment is unnecessa
ry; the reader can make the application,
Alas, Democracy, flom whence thou
art fallen!! 1
Tlie force of prejudice has biased many
judgments. American.
Death by Stabbing. >
A valuable negro man who belonged to
Oapt. McAllister, of Columbus, was stabbed iu
the shoulder point, in this place, on Monday
evening tost, by another slave belonging to
the Captain. Tho assailant mode his eepe,
and his victim expired in about 20 miuute*
after receiving the fatal wound.
Sag \hlii ratecVtiA; 1
During tlie Revolutionary war who
were the anti-Americans ?
THE TORIES.
Who traitorously favored the foreign
ers ? THE TORIES.
Who were opposed to Americans ru
ling America ? THE TORIES.
Who afforded “ aid and comfort” to a
foreign enemy ! THE TORIES.
Who preferred foreigners to native
Americans ? THE TORIES.
Wiio opposed tlie native Americans in
their struggle for Independence?
TIIE TORIES.
And
Who does the same now ? Whot
Tlie Americans are now struggling for
Independence of foreign influence and of
foreign supremacy ? and again we ask
uho opposes them ? WHO ?
Will any one, give ail answer?
E3T Hurley’s Sarsaparilla is not only
the best but likewise the most palatable
medicine before the public, and during
the summer should be frwiy taken to
purify the blood, and strengthen the con
stitution. Every respectable druggist
keeps it.
Mr. Scovel is agent here for this pop
ular and valuable medicine. Try a bot
tle. — Evansville Journal.
11. V. Johnson “Sucked In.”
During a recent visit of the Gov. to
M’lntosh, Kinohefoonee county, he came
| in company with a certain M. D. belong
ing to the Anti American party, who in
formed the Governor that the chances
! were against him in Kinchefoonce, but
that if he had three or four hundred dol.
I lars, he could change the political com
? lex ion of the county; whereupon tho
Governor handed “him four hundred dol
lars, and told him to use it to buy votes.
The M. D. finding that the citizens of
Kinchefooneo could not be bought, ho
takes the four hundred dollars and goes
to Saratoga Springs, and enjoys himself
at the Governor’s expense. Served him
right.— Sumter Republican.
Wit. —This is wit. Who was that Sen- -
ator ? President Pierce and Captain Ty
ler—A Fraternal Embrace. —There was
an affecting scene at the Virginia White
Sulpher Springs the other day. Tho
President came down to get rid of the
Washington chills, and was welcomed by
Captain Tyler, of Sherwood Sorest. .The
Capt. was congratulated. Mr. Pierce said
-that nothing could have been more bril
liant than the reign of Mr. Tyler. This
interchange of courtesies reminds us of a
remark made by a Whig Senator in
Washington, when some Democrats
were satirizing the present Administra
tion.
“Gentlemen,” said ho, “I think you
are wrong. Mr. Pierce’s administration
is in my opinion, a very good one.”—
“Why ?” exclaimed several surprised indi
viduals. “Because,” rejoined the Sena
tor, “it has dignified the administration
of John Tyler, and nothing else in the
world could have done that 1” We think
he was right. The administration of Mr.
Pieroe is so miserable an affair that’even
the misrule of Captain Tyler seems bril
liant when comparod with it, — N. Y.
Herald.