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<£bf American £rtaiiTar&. p w _ i—— ■ votvm 3 NUMBER It 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.