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Cjre Empire £>tete. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA, Wednesday July 9th, 185 G. FOR PRESIDENT : ’ \ OF PENNSYLVANIA. FOR VICE PRESIDENT-: J, C. EHISMEMB!D©1 S OF KENTUCKY Democratic Electoral Ticket. FOR THE STATE AT LARGE. electors. alternates. WM. n. STILES, llenrv G. Lamar. IVERSON L. HARRIS. A. R.Wright. electors: alternates. Ist Dist. Thomas M. Foreman W M Nichols. 2d “ Samvel Hai.l, J A Tucker. ;id “ J N Ramsey E .1 MoGeiike. 4th “ L J 6artkei.i< J P Johnson. ,'s’tli “ John W Lewis, L W Crook. th J I* Simmons,. R McMillan. 7tli “ T P Saffold, I S llook. Btit “ T W Thomas, V C Walker. Sirß G BYARS is <Tar authorized Agent for the county of Butts.“©Bi . Spaidins ami Butts Court. The health of Judge Green is so far restored as to give assurance that he will be able to hold Spal- j ing and Butts Superior Courts, the former of vMiich was adjourned to the third Monday in July, inst., ami the latter to the first Monday in August. Correction. In Col. Win. F. Wright's letter, published by us week before last, several typographical errors were left uncorrected, among which we note the following ; In the letter of 15th May, for “re hearsed” the thing, read “reversed” the thing. In same letter, for “a humble,’’ read “an humble.” . J— —i * Attention, Friends of Buclianan in Taylor. A meeting of all those friendly to the election of Buchanan, and Breckenridgc, will be held in But ler, Taylor county, on the 19th July inst., at 11 o'clock, a. m., for the purpose of ratifying the pro ceedings of the late Cincinnatti Democratic Con vention. Every man, let his former political po sition have been what it may, is cordially invited to attend, and plant himself upon our platform. . e> I ;—— ■ The Convention. We had the pleasure on Friday, the 4tli inst., of meeting our Democratic brethren in Convantion at Milledgevillc. The attendance was large, and the body was composed of much of the talent and respectability which characterises the great Demo cratic Party of the Empire State of the South.— We met many faces there upon which we had look ed in days of “Auld Sang Syne,” with pleasure amt tVjUgkt. Many of those whom we greeted on this occasion, were our old companions in arms, with whom we had struggled shoulder to shoulder in many a.well fought political battle, with whom we had rejoiced in the hour of victory; as well as sympathised in the bitter tEsappointmout of defeat. M e found them still true to those great fundament al doctrines which have always been the basis of our political action. And with equal delight, wo met •others that we had encountered face to lace, and blade to blade, as antagonists in honorable politi cal warfare. The issues tfiat then divided ns hav ing all been settled by the verdict of the sovereign people, we now greet each other in a hearty frater nal embrace, to do battle together in defence of those great principles upon the perpetuation of which depend she existence of our Union, and the salvation of the South. Among that number we are proud to find - three of those who have been ho nored with a place on our Electoral Ticket- We aikido to Iverson L. Harris, James X. Ramsey and ,L. J. Gartrell. When standing against them hi the House of Representatives in an altitude of po litical hostility, they then commanded our highest respect for their talents, lofty bearing, and unim peachable integrity ; and we arc proud to know , that they were then as they still arc.now, our warm personal friends. We mention these things not in a spirit ol egotism, but because it does our heart good to know that in these perilous times, when darkness covers the constitutional rights of the South, so many of our personal friends, the flower of the old Whig Party, are now found standing along side of us with the holy fires of patriotism burning warm upon their hearts, with sword in hand, fighting the political battles of our native home. The Convention was marked with the ut most harmony and good feeling, which possibly could prevail among so large a number of men ‘coming from distant portions of our great Com-, monwealth, to counsel together in reference to men and measures, necessary for the promotion of our political good. The nomination of James Buch anan and John C. JTreckenridge, meets with uni . versal approbation by the Democratic Party of Georgia. They are looked upon as sound and able exponents of the great principles which constitute the bond of Union of the National Democratic Party, and will receive the undivided and enthusi astic support of all those who stand upon the (Jin cinnatti Platform, no matter what their former po litical associations have been heretofore. Wc feel strengthened in the belief of the overwhelming de feat of our adversaries in Georgia at the coming election, by a majority larger than any Presiden tial candidate has received for the last quarter of a century. The omens arc truly Favorable. Mark the prediction. ... Gl* t,ice Roasting Kars. o arc indebted to the kindness of Mrs. James L- Johnson, for a large mess of Roasting Ears, the first wc have had the pleasure of tasting this aca ■BoU|’f 1 . h ' CyarC 0f tho Tu carora variety, large and full grained, some of the cars being 12 inches loug. We hold this favor in high estimation, as we are very fond of this esculent, and have failed in our efforts to produce, as yet, any thing in that line, aud we can only account for her success, by attributing it to the growth of pure Democratic soil. We wish tliat for a century to come, she may live to rejoice the hearts of many a poor edi tor. - ♦ • ♦ J&iy” Several important communications have been unavoidably crowded out this week. They shall appear iu our next issue. Bear with us friends, in due time you shall all have a showing. The New York Sunday Times aud Messen ger, a neutral paper, says of Buchanan and Breckenridgc, they are the “bush B’s” who will sting sectionalism to the core. Linton Stephens. This gentleman attended the late Democratic Convention in Milledgeville, and participated in its deliberations. Having been called on to give an account of the action of the Cincinnatti Con vention, of which he was a member, he responded in a speech of some length, in giving a statement of the proceedings of that body. This is the first time we had heard Mr. Stephens, and although our opinion, based upon the information of others, was considerably elevated, we must acknowledge that we were agreeably disappointed in witnessing for ourself his powers as an orator. He discarded ev cry thing like mincing matters, came square up to the questions of the day, avowed himself a Demo crat; was not ashamed to wear the name, gloried in its principles, and considered it the only nation al party now in existence, and upon its success the hopes of the South were suspended. Howmuchso cver we may admire the world-wide fame of Elide Stephens as a stump orator, fte have no hesitation in saying that in our humble opinion, age and ex perience considered, Linton is the superior of the two. Mr. Stiles’ Address. The late Convention at the Capitol was feasted with an intellectual entertainment which seldom falls to the lot of men in this age and country. The lion. Win. Henry Stiles, of Savannah, was the Orator selected for the occasion, and helms more than a thousand fold realised the high expec tations of his numerous friends. The effort of this gentleman carried our thoughts back to the classic days of Greece, and pictured to our minds the thunders of Demosthenes, while pouring out his Ph lipics in the presence of Ins excited countrymen. We thought he must have drawn inspiration from this great Orator, and the idea was suggested to our mind, by the fact of his having told us that a few years ago lie lmd visited the classic scene in person, and stood upon the very rostrum from which the great Grecian Orator pronounced these master pieces of ancient eloquence. He alluded briefly to the incidents which had made the 4th of July a hallowed day in the recollection of every American, and from this theme passed by an easy transition to the dangers which now threaten our country. It would be folly in us to attempt even an. outline of this unexampled production. It was received with great enthusiasm, and made an im pression upon the minds of the audience which will render the name of Wm. H. Stilts dear and honor ed by the Democratic Party of Georgia, as long as Democratic principles exist. Hon. Hopkins Hulsey. We are truly gratified to learn that this gentle man, who lias so long occupied a prominent posi tion in the political affairs of Georgia, has declar ed in favor of Buchanan and Breckenridgc. Col. 11. was for a number of years a-member of Con gress from the State of Georgia, and for a long time the able Editor of tiie Athens Banner, the loading paper of the Democratic Party of Upper Georgia. To the productions of his able pen is very much to be attributed the great strength of our party in the sth and Cth Congressional Dis tricts. Whatever may have been the causes which have for a time estranged him from his old politi cal friends, and caused him to form new affiliations, is now a matter of little moment. They were doubtless satisfactory to himself, and with them we lihve no concern. The. present is. that with which we have to do, and wc cheerfully welcome the friend of our boyhood days, and the political asso ciate of our manhood, to the fraternal embraces of the Democratic brotherhood. —i-ji- Our Electoral Ticket. We place in its proper position to day, the tick et nominated by the Democratic Convention to be run for Electors of President and Vice President of the United States. It will be perceived that they are men well known in the State of Georgia, having occupied prominent public stations in va rious departments of our State Government. They arc likewise men in the prime of life and vigor of manhood, and mentally and physically able to take the field, and meet any foe that may dare to pre sent himself in the present campaign. The nomi nees for the 2d, 3d and 4th Districts may be con sidered young men, and from a long and intimate acquaintance, with them all, we anticipate a vigo rous, manly and successful canvass of their respec tive Districts. In fact there is not one on the ticket, who is not capable of meeting successfully any man of the Fillmore party in his District. The alternates too are gentlemen of worth and ability, and if their services,,by any contingency, should be called into requisition, will do honor to their party, and gallantly sustain our banner in any political Conflict. © • Fjllmore’s Prospects in Georgia. From every part of the State we have cheering accounts oi the prospects of the Democratic cause. Thinking men--men who have a stake in the in stitutions ol tbc South, seeing no hope for the preservation of our rights, except in the triumph of the Democratic party, are daily sundering the ties which bound them to the American party, and declaring their intention to vote for Buchanan and Breckenridgc. In addition to the distinguish ed names already noticed by us iu a previous issue, we have been informed that Col. Simpson Fouchc, Lewis Tnmlin, E. D. Chisholm, Hon. G. B. Wellborn, all leading men of the Amer ican Party of their respective counties, will vote for Buchanan <fc Breckenridgc, and even Judge Cone and N. G. Foster, are said to have proclivi ties in that direction. If events continue to trans pire as for the last few weeks,Fillmore won’t have a corporal's guard left in Georgia. He can claim but three counties certain for him in our State, viz : Green, Troup and Upson, and even these we deem doubtful. Tlie Kansas Cause. Amid the varied interests which prominently presented themselves at the late Democratic Con 'er>tion Milledgevillc, the Kansas cause was not forgotten. The orator of the day did ample jus bder os ting theme, and in the evening l ■ Wm. f. W right, addressed a large assemblage of people, at considerable length, on the subject of Kansas affairs and made a thrilling appeal to’ Southern people, to step forward and lend a hclp mg hand to aid their struggling countrymen to put down the demon Abolitionism in that goodly land. His speech was listened to with much in terest by his audience, and we doubt not, will be productive of good results in many portions of Georgia. At the conclusion of Col. Wright’s speech the great Boanerges (Col.. White) of the Kansas cause, came iorward and in his usual bold matter oi’ fact style, pronounced a short exhorta tion, after which a collection was .taken up, and nearly two hundred dollars were contributed in aid of the cause. Prof. G. ii. Ibiggs s two Soirees Musi cal e 9 at tle Griffin Female College. These classic and interesting Soirees, were given at the College Chapel, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Ju ly Ist and 2nd. A fashionable audience was each night attracted by the novelty and the excellence Os the program mes; but Mr. Briggs catered too liberally for his patrons to hop i for a pecuniary remuneration. He gave these grand i Soirees for the sake of the ait, animate byihy same spirit which sustained him in his determination establish bis Soirees at whatever risk or loss. He p£rgeyssd, and suc ceeded, and term after term the public reap the beiiefit of bis art labor. • . ‘• • The Potpouri, by Prof. Briggs—the-lost piece in the first part of the programme, was superbly performed. The con trasts were carefully observed ; all the delicate shadows were admirably marked ; the violins M ere superb; we nev er heard so great a body of rich, roiling 9ound, and the promptness and force of tne execution were worthy o: all praise. It was a performance long to be remembered with pleasure. It was warmly applauded and should have been encored. We need not record every concerted piece and solo; they were all ably given. We sliallgive only particular mention to those which were unexeeptiombly good. Among them was the duetto, “The Evening dmm,” with flute accompa niment, by the talented brother of Prof. Hensler, Mr. Au gustus Hensler. The Misses Porter sang it with great pu rity of tone, and were most enthusiastically applauded.— Their voices blended so well with the flute that both sound ed like one instrument. Mr. Augustus Hensler contributed a good deal to the success of this Duetto, which in itself is a charming composition. Prof. Wni.L. Hensler has put a “feather in his cap,” by his beautiful arrangement of several of the concerted pieces and by the exquisite manner in which lie performed the Cornet obligato to the song, “The Witches Dance.” Miss Cordelia Porter acquitted herself well in this most (diffi cult composition. Prof. Briggs played each night, his Adagio <s• Finale; introducing brilliant variations on Yankee Doodle, in a style of excellence that elicited the most enthusiastic ap plause. Prof. B. never appears but he gives new evidence of his admirable ability and great mechanical accomplish ments. He has made vast strides in the last 2 or 3 years; not in the mere mechanism, for in that respect he has long since ceased to find anything to learn or overcome, but in : the broad feeling, the delicate and sympathetic sentiment, ; and the poetic painting, without which piano-forte playing descends to mere finger labor. Ilis performance of the Adagio, gave striking evidence of this improvement in its earnest, passionate and exquisitely phrased interpretation. The Finale was performed with marvellous .brilliancy, and despite its rapid movement and the crowd in the room, so distinct and accurate was the execution, that not a note was lost. We always feel satisfied that in what Prof. B. undertakes there is no possibility of failing, so that we lis ten to him with unalloyed pleasure. Richly did lie merit the cordial applause lie received. The accompaniments to the vocal music were admirable; and in that respect Mr. Briggs has no superiors. He fully sustained the high reputation which he so justly has earned during the several years he lias had charge of the musical department of the Griffin Female- fSi&egfi;? which depart ment owes to his ability its present Caitteytnd success. The public acknowledged Prof. Briggs’ efforts for their pleasure and insiruction, by frequent and discriminating applause. Messrs. Clark and Emerson and other musical amateurs, very generously lent their aid to swell the magnificent tri umphs of this interesting occasion. We desist from further j remarks on this subject. We shall no doubt by some be charged with rhapsody in what w'e have already said, but all such may be assured that the half has not been told. Griffin Female College. The Annual Examination of the Pupils of this truly celebrated Institution, commenced on Fri day, 27th alt.,and closed on Wednesday, 2nd inst. We attended these exercises on each consecutive I day, with increasing interest and pleasure. We | have often expiessed our opinion of the efficiency : and fidelity with which this Institution has been j conducted by its founder and present Superinteu j dent,, Roy. Hugh U. Morrow.- Under the Presi- I dency of this gentleman , the (frillin’ Female. Col lege has for eight years been advancing in useful ness and popularity with the public, with a gradu al and steady progress. We have witnessed this advancement as it has proceeded, step by step, and the evidences produced at the late Examination, have satisfied us that the achievements of the past year far exceed those of any former period. Mr M., by his long experience in his present vocation, is eminently qualified to advance pupils with a ra pidity which few, less favored, can accomplish.— His excellent lady, who is. Principal Assistant in the School, by her unceasing efforts, deep devotion to, and maternal regard for the interests and com fort of the pupils, has won for herself undying ho nors in the cause of Female Education. Having to leave home for -Milledgeville on Commencement Day, we were denied the pleasure of witnessing the Exercises of that occasion, but have learned that the Graduating Class acquitted themselves with much credit, and that the Annual Address of the Hon. George O. Dawson was all that could be asked for or desired from “the worthy son of-an ho nored sire.” . ‘''’ ; First Cotton Boils. , | Mr. John W. Adams, of Pike county, formerly jof South Carolita, has laid upon our table two ! full grown cotton bolls, raised on his farm. On the same day Mr. Wm. B. Simonton of Spalding county, did us a like favor. His speci mens were taken from a stalk 3 feet high, limbs 21 inches long, 8 squares on a limb, the whole stalk having on it 93 squares. These specimens indicate a skill in farming and a fertility of soil, i seldom to be met with in middle Georgia. Fine Tomatoes. Mrs.-John S. Travis has presented us with a sample of Tomatoes, which far,excel anything of the kind we have se°n this season. Mrs. T. will accept our acknowledge nu nts, for this mark ol her i kindness, and we clierrfully accord to her the palm in horticulture, so far as Tomatoes are concerned. We wish her a long life, and'plenty of choice veg etables with .which to Must her friends for many years to come. - -• • ; AST’ Hot Wca flier.—For several weeks past, the weather in this particular locality, has been hot enough to melt off the brass buttons on a trigger’s coat —that, is, very nearly so, we mean. Id fact, though, it has been so hot that some of the thermometers about town could’nt keep pace with the rays of the sun in its scorching and down ward ten leney. Some of our folks got so hot du ring the day that they don't get cool through in the space of a whole night. So hot that when your feet touches the ground you think you are stepping on coals of fire—that is bare footed. No mistake about its being hot. The parched condition of all kinds of vegetation—gardens, corn fields, tas sels dried up and no shoots in many places, to make an ear of corn, all abundantly testify to the above stated fact, that it is weather. ‘ IF we dont get rain shortly early <mrf •kfrjtfuGd, O, for a gentle refreshing shower of rain once more to fall upon and moisten the earth. So niote it be —amen. More aid for Kansas. On Monday evening last a company consisting of UJemigrants’fiom Macon, passed through this place en route for Kansas, under the command of J. J. Riley. They were furnished with $1,200 by the liberality of the citizens of Macon. T’heywdp accompanied to this place by Col. J. W. White, who is 6till laboring for the <jausc of Kansas in this part of our State. A Dialogue, Between Misses Black, Brown and Clark. [Read at tlie Examination of tlie Griffin Female Collfcge.] Col. Brown.~ Well, Mrs Smith, I have just stepped in this pleasant morning, to have a discus sion about the rising generation, which is progres sing so rapidly. It bids fair to carry the day. What do you think about the chatter ? Mrs. Smith. —l have been thinking sometime, that the order of things was changing from what they were when I was a girl. It was only a few years ago, that boys acted like boys, and they were always found in their proper places. Miss Clark. —Do you pretend to say that they acted otherwise than as they should, or that they know not their proper places? It seems to me that they are doing quite well. Mrs. Smith. —ldo; foi; the rising generation, when they get to be twelve or fourteen years of age, feel their importance just as much as if they were grown up men and women. Col. Breton. —l agree with you Mrs. Smith, for if a boy in our days can get on high heel boots to make himself appear tall, and can dress in the fash ion, he is perfectly happy. Miss Clark. —You do not pretend to say that is the case with the young men generally, if so. per mit me to say that you arc mistaken. There are many genteel, polite and well-informed young men, who seem to delight in preparing for future useful ness. Mrs. Smith. —That there may be, a few intelli gent young men; but I am speaking of the little ! boys who put on so many airs. They walk about the streets with as much dignity and feel their im portance as much as if they were Kings of the land. Miss Clark. —As lor myself I like to see such actions. But you must remember this is an age of i progression as well as improvement, and it seems j as if the most of people improve their-time the j best way they can. Mrs. Smith. —lmprove their time! but they are! so anxious to. It is the fact, and I have heard ; that little boys, not more than three feet high, some- ’ times go to see the girls, young ladies as they call them, and go to church with them. It is perfectly; ridiculous. I wonder if they think they are any j protection to them. I know if they were to come in contact with an Elephant they would run away ; as ’ihtldren would do. Col. Brown.- —I think we have been rather se vere upon the graceless youths, suppose we turn to thv girls, and sec how they are progressing? Miss Clark: —Somewhat severe? Not a bit more than they deserve. The little flirts go step ping about with a: much brass on their faces as would make a kettle, and as some people say, “enough sap in their heads to fill it.” Mrs. Smith. —There you are right. I agree with you exactly. I could not express my thoughts better myself. Col. Brown. —Now for the girls. Just for a moment view an assemblage of little Misses, now called young ladies. Oh my ! the airs they put on to attract attention. Little girls, now a days, must have on long dresses and a collar, or they think they are ruined. I can remember distinctly some twenty or thirty years ago, that bonnets were about a foot and a half long. Now a young lady, and a little girl too, is not considered dressed if they, have not got on a little “come kiss-me bon net.” Miss Clark —But I think children are getting tired or having a servant go with them everywhere, and the y are beginning to feel a little independ ent loir. Mrs. Smith.- Independent, indeed : you mean that little girls are beginning to think they know more than their mothers and grandmothers. For my part, I shall be glad when the good old times come back—when fathers and Mothers will again assume the reins of family government, and compel the youths of our-land to submit to parental au thority. 3liss Clark. —When that happy time comes we will see better conduct‘n our churches and gath erings, and there will be less noise and confusion about our streets. Col. Brown. —And then too, we will see well behaved children, the sight of which will make the hearts of the old bound with delight. Then there will be a prospect that the places so soon to. be vacated by death, will be well filled, and with true dignity. Tsie ’World’s Benefactor. Who; that has had opportunities of reading, but has heard of the philanthropist, Howard, the greatest part of whose life was spent in visiting the prisons of Europe, and administering relief to countless numbers of suffering inmates, and whose ■name will go down to remotest time, crowned with the honors which millions yet* unborn will bestow upon him ? In the same category we may place the name of Miss Nightingale, the devoted, self sacrificing heroine of the Crimea. Uut while we give due honors to such names, tve should do injns tice'to a noble and generous heart, were we, for one moment, to forget the name of ITo t.lowa v . — The possessor of an immense fortune, which would allow him to traverse the world in search of plea sure, he.chooses, instead, to devote his leisure and his talents to the benefit of his fellow-creatures, by •dispensing among them the most remarkable reme dies ever yet compounded, and which he himself discovered after years of unremitting toil and re search throughout the vast cabinet of nature. To these researches Professor Holloway was first incit ed by the enormous amount of suffering from vari ous diseases which he every where saw around, and the sad inefficiency of medical art to meet and van quish them ; and the success which has met him at every step —jet no greater than he anticipated —has proved his well earned reward. So great, indeed, lias become im popularity of his medicines, even in the re urn lest corners of the earth, that his parent establishment in Londou outstrips the lar gest in. the world , and their marvelous virtues have been extolled in almost every language from pole to pole. We have seen innumerable testimo nials from persons who have used these remedies - • stacks upon stacks-—in which their wonderful pow ers are extolled in the highest degree. In a cli mate so variable as ours, the most insidious disea ses are likely to take root before the patient him self is aware of it, and an immense amount of suf fering is thereby entailed, in many cases causing death, in fault of ignorance of the proper reme dies, which applied in time, would have presented the fatal result. In every case of incipient dis ease, and even in cases far gone, recourse to Pro fessor Halloway’a never-failing remedises, will save months of painful illness, if not life itself. We do not overrate the man, nor his medicines ; but what we are. confident of, wo are willing to bear testimo ny in its favor ; and as far as our knowledge ex tends, covering a spaceof years, wo feel competent to sneak upon the subject in the warmest terms.— Therefore, it is our earnest wish that not a family in the land should lie ignorant of the Professor’s remedies, and that they should always be kept on hand to use in eases of sudden illness, ns they will operate as we I as proventatives as curatives, while there is no possibility of danger to the system aris ing from their use.— Batten Intelligencer. Fourth of July. , The Anniversary of American Independence, was celebrated with appropriate ceremonies by the Odd Fellows and Masons of Griffin. The Declar ation of Independence was read by F. D. Dismukc, Esq,, and an Oration was delivered by Rev. C. W. Key. We learn that both Reader and Orator ac quitted themselves with much credit. In the even ing the Fantastics paraded in full costume to the great amusement of a large crowd of spectators# The day passed pleasantly in the enjoyment of in tellectual entertainments and innocent amusement, without any material interruption of the festivities of the occasion. For the Empire State. Mr. Editor : It was our good fortune to be pre sent during the -exercises with which Prof. Jesse M. Campbell's School, at Marshall College, closed on last Friday. We can only regret that there were so few present during the Examination, as we have no hesitation in saying that anyone would have been thoroughly convinced of his ability to teach, and his faithful assiduity to the trust repos ed in him. To speak of him ami Ills qualifications as he deserves, would require more space than we can devote to this notice. llis Pupils evinced., by their ready replies to all questions, that he had labored successfully to cul. tivate in them a habit of giving the reason for each assertion. His Classes, particularly in Arith metic, Geography, Grammar. Algebra, and Sur veying, exhibited a marked degree of proficiency., “Where ali did so well, it were almost blame not to praise all,” and we only omit some for want of space. We cannot however, forbear mentioning particularly, the attention which seemed to have been given to compositions and declamations, as those Classes far-surpassed our most sanguine ex pectations. Prof. Campbell has, under peculiarly unfavora ble circumstances, clung to the Institution with which he is connected, thereby giving assurance doubly sure of a native perseverance which is en titled to, and will, (combined with his marked abil ities and high moral character.) ensure him eventu | ally the success which he so eminently deserves. Aside from being (as we believe,) a teacher of I no ordinary capacity, he is connected with the In ! stitution in which we are all, as a community, in- I terested, and ought to take an active, lively and 1 practical interest. Such an interest must beta : ken. if the prosperity of our Male College equals that of our Institutions tor Young Ladies. We arc authorized to announce that the Exer ; cises in this Institution will be resumed on the first i Monday in August next, and will close the first of ! December. We do not hesitate to say, that the ; citizens of Griffin and vicinity, will do well to pat ’ ronize this Institution. We therefore bespeak for ■ Prof. Campbell a liberal patronage. W R PHILLIPS, J AS \V VAUGHAN, JOHN DOBBS, B W DOE, ! J A B WILLIAMS. Griffi:, July, TSoi- Fqr tlie Empire State. Democratic Meeting In Henry. The Democratic & Anti Know Nothing ; party, of the county ol Henry, met this July Ist, in the Court House at McDonough: On J motion, John A Smith was called to the Chair : and J. A Thrasln r requested to act as secrc | tary. Col. 11. M. Stoll, in a few, brief and ! pertinent remarks, explained the pbject of the j meeting. On mot on of James M. Hambrick, j Esq., the Cha r app in ted the following named igent enten ns a- committee to prepare matter for the action of ti e meeting, to wit: James VI. Hainbrick, Esq , Cul. 11 M Steil, A A Lem- n, Thomas 11. McMullen, and James G. Smith. The committee retired and after a j short absence returned and reported the fob j lowing preamble and resolutions, which were I unanimously wdopied. i In view of the eventful and dangerous crisis, ■ which overhangs the country —brougnt on by : the interference of abolitionism and tlie aggres- I siens of Freesoilism and other isins—the ; sequence which mu-t inevitably come, if the patriotic and conservative men of all parties, ; and every section of the Union, do not resist ; and defeat these nefirious schemes, tlie sever ia;ce of the union of the greatest and freest ■ nation that ever existed: acknowledging the j importance of the crisis, the necessity of avert- I ing it aud believing it can be done no other w T ay, than by carrying out the great and fund amental principles laid down in the platform ’ adopted by the democratic convention, recent- I ly assembled in Cincinnati —a strict construe j tion of -the Constitution, shadowing with its j protecting wings the people of this great Re | public from the Atlantic to the Pacific—from j the granite mountains of the North to the j sunny plains of he South, in the exercise of ! .civil and religious liberty, and the right to j manage their own affairs in their own wav, ; subject, only to its salutary provisions: Be u j therefore, 1 Resolved, That the Anti-Know Nothing and I Democratic party of Henry county, heartily ! approve theplatforom and principles adop-ed ; by the national democratic convention h Id at | Cincinnati in June last, and we commend them to the careful and calm eonsideratio < t all conservative men, and earnestly invite them to unite with us in its support Resolved, That the nomination of James Buchanan of Pennsylvania, aud John C. Breck inridge of Kentucky, as candidates, for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United States, meet our cordial approval, and that we will use all honorable means to promote their election. Resolved , That we cordially and heartily approve the administration ot’ Franklin Pierce as being eminently national and dispeiisingstrii t and equal justice to every porti nos a common country; that lie has faithfully, discharged his duties ns President in his administrative acts, both of domestic and foreign policy, especially, has he braved the reproaches and derisions of fanaticism and sectional factions in sustaining the institutions and constitutional rights of the South. I*(solved, That a committee of five be..ap pointed by the Chairman of this meeting as nn Executive and Financial committee of tlie county, to procure funds for defraying the ue cessary expenses of the Democratic party of Henry county—and that all orders sent to Editors be charged to said Committee Tne Cha r appointed Dr L. M Tye, R M ; Love, Thos. M Speer, Sidney H Smith, J A Thrasher and S D Fife as deligates to Milledg vi le on the 4th of July, to nominate an elec toral Ticket for the State of Georgia. E W Bock, of Griffin, being loudly called for, re sponded in his usual e thusia.-aic and emphatic manner. He discussed the merits of the plat forms and the nominees now before the coun try for the Presidency, eloquently protraving < the superior claims of James Buchauan for t that high and responsible office, calling upon < t he” patriotic and conservative men of all par ties to flllign themselves with the Democracy in supporting great and constitutional princi ples, allaying sectional strife and giving pence and quiet to the whole countn : it bein- u H; only national party n the Union Col. R M Stell, being called for, responded in an earnest and eloquent address. H e , j s , n very feeling an touching manner, anpealed to , lo f ‘ vl "; l, d >“ years followed the MW**,-* ‘!! cbstw ’ *'• were ready ataH “nes to sacnlice partis,-.,i strife npoi, the site, oi patriotism for the th ir countn-, to maintain the cbiistituttoSnd- the I. mot. ..y sustaining BueWete;. vrh™ they de sired hi 18 oi 10 see placed in the Presidential 11, an- n, preference to any man He pointed to the proud and national position which the Democroticparty occupied in every Mate of this great confederacy, it. being the only party through which the rights of- the South could be pres rved and pjo eefed O.i motion, it was ordered that the proceed ings of this meeting be jmlilMicd in the Em pire S;ate. ’ he niev ting then adjourned a. SMITH, Ck'.m J. A. Thrasher, Sec’ty. For the Empire State. Liberty lliix, June 30th ISOG. Un Editor: By your permission I will givc ? synopsis- of an examination of the students at. County Line Acad-my.one half mile east oftki- j lace which came off Thursday last.- 1 lie wi atlu-r being exceedingly hot and dry, it was anticipated/the attendance would be thin;Lut on the contrary at-an early hour in Hie morning there was quite a respectable number of people convened The exercises of the day pa-s and oil pleasantly and agreeably.— The opinion was universal, I think with all,, that tiie scholar? were progressing in their va rious studies as well as any could desire. ”1 hey, as tar is they had advanced, seemed to know and understand we 1 w hat they had learned. The principal, Rev. Willis Jarrell, was absent on account of sickness, which was very much regretted by himself as much ns any one, no doubt, but his assistant Mr. A. Bostwiek con ducted the examination in a manner highly’ creditable to himself and students. ] think the patrons should be proud of their Teachers, and i am j roud to say that I think they are, as the most of them wi re present and setmed to be well pleased with the progress tlmir chil dren had made in their several studies. Af ter the examination of the students, we were fa vored with a short but chaste and appropriate address, oa the subject of “Education,” by Will W. Head, Esq., who did ample justice to the snbject. It was then announced that Mrs. Catherine- G< odwynn v ould give a musical concert at thia place, to commence at early candle light—a thing-altogether novel b for Liberty Hill, and the result was a full house at an early hoar, notwithstanding the people had been eloselv confined during the day at the Academy I am incompetent to give th s concert such a no tice as it is entitled to; suffice it to say that the large and respectable audience were not only well pleased but highly delighted with the whole pi o ceding The exereis< s were closed by the innocent and mirth provoking song of “Au it Jemima’s Blaster,” stingand. played-by Miss T. A Bloodworth, of your city. Bv the by, -Mr. Editor, canyon inform us wh® has the agency for tlie of r. n if } >o or “Aunt Jamiinu” herself would establish an agency at this place, I have no doubt but they could do a thriving business in the way of sell.nir their ‘Blaster.’ At the close, amotion was made to tended to Mrs. G< odwynn and her students the thanks ol the authei.ee for the agreeable entertainment! of the night, winch was carried unanimously Wishing that the can e of Education ma-v prosper and all who are engaged in Educating to d.sscminatc the same among the “Youim Ideas,” not only of tins, but of all sections, tt> go on prospering and to 5 rosperin their lauda ble undertaking as well as in a pecuniary point of view, I am your mo-t ob’t. Ac. ROB SHORT Jr. From tie Savannah Georgian & Journal. Washington Correspondence. Eulogies on Gen. Bailey in the House and Senate — Mr. Stephens’ Kansas Bill — Knew Nothings and Republicans. Washington, June 27, 1856. The formal announcement was to day made in the House of Representatives, of the death of Gen. Thomas 11. Bailey, of Aecomae, who has been for a number of years a member of that. House Pane gyrics were produced by Messrs Millson, Goode rind L. I). Campbell, That by Air. Millson was peculiar in its eloquence— chaste and pathetic As soon as the resolutions of respect and condo lence (which were seconded by Mr. Cobb, of Ga., in very appropriate terms.) had been passed, they were conveyed to the Senate ly Mr. Cullom. the C.’erk of the House, they were taken up in that body;and speeches of rare excellence were deliver ed by Messrs. Mason, Cass and Seward. Messrs. Mason and Cass spoke feelingly and well, but ia the remarks made by Mr. Seward, there was a touching appropriateness that won in a most mark ed manner the attention of every listener. Both Houses were well attended on this occa sion, aud the most perfect order and solemnity pre vailed. Nothing was done in the House prior to these ceremonies, excepting the presentation of the Kansas Bill, of Mr Stephens, of Ga., and notice by Mr. Grow, that he would press for a vote on his bill before the adjournment of to-morrow’s ses sion. Mr. Stephens is expected to address the House in support of the bill he to-day presented, and this expectation will fill the galleries to over flowing. This bill I find differs from that present ed by Mr. Toombs in the Senate, only iu its severi ty with respect to illegal voters in Kansas. They arc both intended to allay discord, and, blended in to one, they will doubtless prevail. In his speech at New York on Wednesday even ing, Mr. Fillmore spoke of his having received “the nomination of the distinguished association to which I an. attached.” If‘‘attached” means wbat the world understands it as meaning, then this is the first public avowal Mr. Fillmore has made of his belonging to the Know Nothing party, The great Know Nothing Party of the North are managing the Republicans ; but receut infor mation warrauts the belief that it cannot manage the Germans and other Europeans among them, nor all of the natives by any thing. Impartial. Hon. Asbuiy Hull. The Athens Banner announces the adhesion of this distinguished gentleman, widely known ns a Whig, to the Democratic Party and the cause of Buchanan and Breckenridge.