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Countrymen ! We have, for your information, given an ac- 

 count of the services of Gen. James Jackson. He was your 

 friend, and remember, that when Jackson thought that his 

 mortal career was almost finished, he said "that if after 

 death his heart could be opened, Georgia would be legibly read 

 there." What a sentiment ! Treasure it up in your minds, 

 citizens of Georgia ! 



JASPER. 



Boundaries, Extent. — Jasper county has Morgan and 

 Newton on the N., Putnam on the E., Monroe and Butts on 

 the W., and Monroe and Jones on the S. This county was 

 laid out by the name of Randolph, in 1807 ; but the name was 

 changed to Jasper in 1812. A part set off to Morgan in 1815, 

 and a part to Newton, in 1821. Length, 24 miles, breadth 

 16 miles. Square miles, 384. 



Rivers, Creeks. — The Ocmulgee, which divides the county 

 from Butts and Monroe, is the chief stream. The creeks 

 are Herd's, Wise's, Rocky, Falling, Cedar, Murder, Shoal, 

 White Oak, Wolf and Panther. 



Population, Taxes, Representation. — According to the 

 census of 1845, this county had a population of 11,056, of 

 which 4,562 were whites, and 6,494 blacks. Amount of State 

 tax returned for 1848, $4,551 24 cts. Sends two representa- 

 tives to the Legislature. 



Post Offices. — Monticello, Palo Alto, Shady Dale, Hills- 

 borough, Mechanicsville. 



Minerals. — Gold, iron, granite, mica, quartz, felspar, jasper, 

 tourmaline, garnet, rose quartz, amethystine quartz, and gra- 

 phite. 



Mineral Springs. — There is a mineral spring three miles 

 from Monticello, on Mrs. Wilson's plantation, the waters of 

 which are said to be impregnated with medicinal qualities. 



Character of the People, Amusements. — The morals 

 of the people are improving. Industry and economy are traits 

 in their character. Dancing is a fashionable amusement. 

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