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- - — ~'iS hx *****•" — Public Notice it hereby Oiven. that the TOWN OF ALABAMA* - Is established at the site Ten-Mile-Bluff, on the Bast side of Alabama River, where a variety of TOWN WiU be exposed to public sale on the 3d ♦ Monday in October next, THE site of the town ishigh and com manding, and supposed to be one hundred feet above the level ot the water in the river opposite to the town, and is entirely removed from swamps, laguncs lull moraasea* In addition to tbib* the purity of the water, tne salubrity of the air, and the contiguity of a Mineral Spring to tlie Town Spring, will ensure to its inhabitants the most perfect health. In point of commercial advantages, this town capnot be surpassed, as it stands at the nearest eligible site to the head ol navigation on the Alabama river, and is only ten miles by land to the junction ot the Coosa and Talapoow rivers. The fertility of the surrounding coun try has beau tested during the present' sales, where the Alabama bottoms have average 1 £SO per acre, and the hickory lands in the ‘immediate neighbour hood of the town, have sold from ten to 14 dollars per acre. These last lands olive long been pronounced by the late Agent colonel Hawkins, to be the best body of Up-land in the Creek cession, and iulact flic town concentrates all the good lands embraced in the present sales. The immense capital concentrated in and contiguous to the town, is the surest pledge that can be given of its success to the various classes in society, who maj feel disposed to i urchase lots. John Soott, Miliedgeville, Ga. -c James Manning, Madison, M.T. j Z “Wad#*Tate, do. do. Ja. Thomas Bibb, do. do. .|- A. Hayne, Nashville, Tenn. J j Z. Lamar, Milledgev He, Ga. Charles Williamson, do. do. «. Wm. D Stone, do. do. as John Oonalson, jr. Nashv.Tenn. jr Wm. E. Buttler, do. do. s Jambs Jacks >n, do. do. J ? Milledge. ille, Sept. 3. Alabama and Talajnjosd LAJSDB. THE subscriber having purchased a considerable portion of the low* grounds on the above livers, a great pan el which is cleared and now under culti vation, is disposed to treat with the occu pants, or others, as it respects the future enjoy meal s of these hue bottoms. lie therefore proposes to lease any tract for two years from the date of the S urchase, for a consideration of tweuty ve per cent, on the amount of the pur chase money, or sell Die same at tlie ave rage price byught atj upon receiving twenty-five per cent in money—the pur chaser to make the future payments to tlie government. The fertility of those lands is such fia to produce 100 bushels Corn to the acre, which is now worth for tlie standing crap, two dollars per bushel, and expected to continue so another y|ai s,al ter which it is probable the value, wul be about one dollar per bushel—the lands being situated on navigable waters, 'in'the heart of a new country, second to I none fur the culture of cotton, which will become the Staple commodity as soon as the population is sufficient to raise su plus produce fur exportation. Tn the neighborhood, and adjoining the jiver lands, the subscriber has a number «f tracts of upland for settlement, which Will be disposed of upon the same, or other accommodating terms. The soon ■ er application is made the better, as the price will be enhanced after the first of October next. Descriptions of the pro perty may be seen at tlie Lund-Office in Miliedgeville, or by application to the subscriber in Augusta,-Georgia. ) James S. Walker. September &. ts -■ 100 Dollars Reward MAN AWAY from the subscribers, living in Augusta, Georgia, on the 26th of last month, two negro fellows, viz:—ADAM, a mulatto, about 38 years of .age, 5 feet AI. or 6 feet high, a large square shouldered, boney fellow, and ve ry strung, has a dirty appearance, large black whiskers and beard, which he gen erally wears long; he is a tolerable rough carpenter; appears humble when spoken to* and seems as if alarmed. He was purchased from a Mr. Joshua Gay, a negro trader. JACK, about 5 feet § or? inch es high, very stout made, of a dark com plexion, Mia has several of his fore teeth di -ayed or out, and about 25 years of age. He was brought from Lexington, Kentucky, by Messrs. Jacoby and Stone. • negro traders, where it is likely he will, attempt to go—it is recollected'that there was a swelling in his ham as large • 8 a hen’s egg, occasioned by a strain. The above reward will be paid on their being delivered talhe subscribers in Au gusta, with all reasonable expenses—or secure them in jail so that we get them— •r 50 dollars for either of them. John Cashm, Basil Lamar. *** The Editor of the Reporter, Lex mglon, Kentucky, is requested to give Abe above tlifee insertions, and forward ai» account tgrtlns office for payment. Aagasta* August 20, 18J7, £ a 2- ♦ . : -.i Is** . i* 4 • v *{ Marshal’s Sales. On thejirst Tuesday in October nedet, A T the market house in the city of j /\ Augusta, between the usual hours of sale—will be sold, One House and Lot in the town of Pe tersburg, adjoining lots of William Al len and Samuel Graham. —Alsi. one . small tract of land on Savannah river at tiie mouth of Coldwater creek in Elbert county, formerly known as a Boat lan ’ ding. The above property levied on to ’ satisfy an execution issued from the 6th circuit court of the United States in fa * vour of John Clendening vs. William * Patterson.—Conditionscash— purchasers to pay for bills of sale. Thomas T, Triplet, d.m.d.g. September 3. tds SHERIFF’S sale, Will be sold at Lincoln court house , on thejirst Tuesday in October next , be tween the usual hours , the following property — viz: THREE NEGROES, say, MiHey, Hannah and Warren a child, all ’ taken as the property of Win. Goolsby to satisfy two executions, one in favour of David and Adam Cerson, vs. said Goolsby, and one l in favour of William and Felix Gilbert, vs said Goolsby. ALSO ( One mare and colt and two cows and. calves—taken as the property of Ralph Kilgore, to satify an execution in favour of Lewis Stovall, survivor, vs. said Kil gore. Conditions cash. John M*Dowell, fch’ff. September 3. tds Sher ; flTs Sale Postponed. WILL BE SOLD, on the first Tuesday in October next, at the court house in the town of Wuynesborough , Burke County , between the usual hours , One black horse, levied on as' the property of Robert Jones, to satisfy an execution in favor of Wm. Allaway, against Thomas Sorsbv and Robert Jones. ALSO One nofoiety, or one eleventh pact of a tract of bind containing 225 acres, levied on as the property of Elizabeth, Howell, administratrix of John Ruwell, f dec, to satisfy an execution in favour of Green Roberts against Elizabeth Rowell, adm’x. of John Rowell, dec. and Jacob Tipton—Levied on and returned to me by a constable. John Bell, s. b. c. August 30. wds SHERIFF’S SALE. On the first Tuesday in October next , at the Court-lwuse in Columbia county , Will be Sold, One negro woman by the name of Clary and her child Charles, to satisfy sundry executions agaipst the estate of Charles Porter, Esq.—property pointed out by his executor. ALSO Five Negroes—ioney, a valua ble fellow, and Sally his wife, with their three children, Creasy, Gim 4* Hannah; levied on as the property of James Wood, Esq. to satisfy sundry executions issued out of a Justice’s court in favor Lemuel M-we, v.s. James Wood ami JuhnSandi ford—property pointed out by Sandiford. —•— \LS() One House and Lot in the town of Wyightsborough, at this time occupi ed by Pearson Pettet, to satisfy an exe cution, Samuel Nelson, vs. said Pettet; also one other house and lot in the same town, where John Pettet now lives, to satisfy two executions, one in favor of Jonathan Armstrong for William Paschal vs. Pearson Pettet; the other in favor of Willis Durden, tax collector of Warren county, vs. Pearson Pettet; Also, the house and lot in die said town where Charles M. Lin now lives, to satisfy two executions, Moses Alexander, vs. Charles VI. Liu.—All the Wrightsborough pro perty above mentioned, levied on and returned to me by George H. Johnson, constable. v also A Negro Man by the name of Padifee, levied on to satisfy an execution, Guarffran of J. and P. Carnes, vs. adm’rs. M. Burk and Zachariah Williams—pro perty .pointed out by said Williams. Terms of sale cash. Wm. Wilkins, s.c.c. VuarustSO. ids teiiEiilFF’s BaLK. WILL be sold at Lincoln Coui4-’ House, on the first Tuesday in October next, between the usual hours. One negro man named Charles, taken as the property of Peyton Harris, to satisfy an Execution in favor of Mathew Cullers, indorsee, vs. Harris & Mahoney. John McDowell, sheriff. August 11. ANESTRAY. : WW7ILLIAM LOVELtolls before me f* one grey horse, no brands «r marks, works well, supposed to be ten years old—appraisedbv SamuelUermany and James Pearce to thirty dollars, this h’th of August, 1817. Crurap, j. p. In district No. 3. A. Crawford, c.i.c.c.c. September 2. ot WE are authorised to an nounce GERARD MORRIS,a candidate for Justice of the Inferior Court of Co lumbia county. August 37. ; TOfIACCO INSPECTION AND Commission WARE-HOUSE. WALTER LEIGH, Esq. of this place, ami Mr. JOHN ALLEN, of Franklin county, have been engaged to Inspect Tobacco at the Ware-House of the subscribers, at the foot of the Bridge, where convenient and suostan tial Stores, the best of Coopers, and eve ry other convenience and facility for the satisfaction and quick dispatch of cus tomers have been provided. From the experience of these gentle men, as Inspectors, the eligible situa tion of the subscribers’ Ware House, the security Os their Stores, adapted to everv kind of Merchandize and Produce, and the promptness and punctuality with which they will attend to orders and con signments, they are led to expect a lib eral share of patronage. Their charges will be the same as at the other Ware- Houses, and every accommodation usual will be afforded to those who may favor them with their custom. ! Brux 8[ Scurry. November 1- ts Important To Planters 8£ Manufacturers A FEW sets of CARDING, HOP ing& spinning Machine? for manufacturing Cotton, are now open for inspection at the Ware-House, of Messrs. Brux & Scurry, near the bridge; where all persons (who feel "disposed to patronize the labor of genius, or encou rage Domestic Manufactures) are invited ! to call am) examine the same, as it is pi e , sumed that their operations will afford, indisputable proofs of their excellence,, which rill supercede the necessity of be stowing that encomium upon them in this advertisement, which they so justly deservt. Theje Machines are an improvement, on Metsrs. Bissell Hinman & Willson’s plan; and the<workmanship.isexecuted in a manner superior to any which have, heretofore been built. Ant person wishing to purchase a sin , gle set of the Machines, or the Patent Right for a State or County, will be ac commodated on liberal terms; and should, any person purchase the-right for a cer tain Territory, may in a reasonable time be accommodated with any quantity of machinery wa reduced price, as soon a? they can be built, by applying at the a bove mentioned place to S. Willson, and William Daufurd, or to Jamas Barton. - June 4.—ts in Augusta. For sale, THE subscriber offers for sale his Farm in Columbia county, on the •L cnee creek, 15 miies above Augusta, containing 600 acres of land. The land is of a good quality, one half cleared and in cultivation—it is well watered and oi mulatto and grey soil—tolerable good improvements—a gin that goes by water, an apple orchard of 450 trees of choice fruit, i peach orchard of 6000 trees, and all fruit common in these parts. — The pul-chaser can be furnished with corn and fodder, and stock of ail kind on the premises -on good terras. J expect tc start to the Western coun try about the middle of August, and will be absent for two months. Persons wish ing to purchase, will do well to view the jand before that time—but in my absence Application can be made to Joseph A. Smith, on the premises. J. W. Smith. July 2. ts 20 Dollars Reward ON the 22dofJune, 1817, my house in Columbia county, was broken open and a ROBBERY committed. Two hundred and thirty dollars in bills, taken from my 4runk, among which was two tifty dollar bills on the Augusta bank, one of which had my name written on the back of the bill; five twenty dollar bills es the Bridge company, and three ten dollar bills, one of wnich was on the South-Jarolina bank, together with some articles of clothing. Any person to whom the above described bill (with my name on the back) should be offered, that will stop the same, give me infor mation so that I can have the same, shall be entitled to the above reward, and upon the conviction of the rogue shall be entitled to a reward of fifty dollars. Jordan George. July 2 ts The Subscriber INTENDING to spend the summer months in the country, has appointed Mr. Samuel Player, to attend todiis busi ness m general, who may be found at his store, near the market. John Hajnsworth. August 8 lawcw >o Architects. FERSONS disposed to'nndertake the building of a Steeple to Christ Chuch in Augusta, are requested to send in their proposals to the Trustees without delay, j ■ n estimate of the whole cost is request ed; to be built in conformity to a draft 1 now in possession of the Board—or if the ; Artist should prefer a different plan he is . requested to furnish one with his propo ’ *als. The cash will be paid by the Trust, when the work is completed, and it ne , cessary, advances will be made as the . work progresses. By order of the Board of Trustees. J. Hutchinson, chairman. • July 16. . ts NOTICE. _ ALL persons indebted to Col. VI il liam Few, of JW w-York, are here by notified, that unless payments are made on or before the Ist January next, suites will be commenced without dis crimination, as no further indulgence can be given by the subscribers. J. y B. Howards, Attomies for Wm. Few. July .80. ts To Rent, ,i House and Lot in* the upper square on Broad-street. IT is considered one of the best stands in the city for purchasing Cotton, and •s also well calculated for a Grocery and iiry Good Establishment. Possession wll be given on the first of October next. For terms apply to Benjamin Sims. July 9. ;r NOTWi,. A LL those indebted to the late firtr /V of Messrs. JAMES A. BLACK, et Co. are requested to call and settle their accounts with Messrs. A. Bugg, & Co. who are fully authorize! to settle the business of the said firm. John Tanner. June 28. ts 1 ■ "* 1 jr ii '- i i - -in i'MV* Wanted Immediately 100 Waggons, TO haul to Ross’s on the Tennessee River, Huntsville, or Nashville,for Inch the most liberal prices will be given. A. Erwin, Groce & Go. August 6 cw SLAUGHTER# LABUZAK Have-Just Jieceived A CONSIGNMENT of Cotton Yam, which they will sell on very ac commodating terms. Augusts *lf I NOTICE. WILL BE SOLD on the 20th Sep tember next, at the late residence of John Daniel, dec. Six Horses, amongst them the running horse known by the name of FAIR-PLAY—a generous cre dit will be given. We, the subscribers, will be bound the day of sale to purchasers, in a satisfac tory bond, to make or cause to be made to them, a bill of sale as soon as there is a legal representative appointed for the estate of the above deceased. Mary Daniel, John Davis, Peter Mathis. August 23. o 50 Dollars Reward ABSCONDED from the subscriber on or about the 20th of June last, a boy named DONUM, he is about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, white clouded and frickled in the fact—his hair is light coloured and very curley—he was born in Wilmington, North-Carolina—it is very probable he will change his name and endeavor to pass for a free man.— The above reward and all reasonable ex penses will be paid to any person who will deliver him to the subscriber in Washington comity, Alabama Territory, or Thirty Dollars if secured in any gaol so that he gets him again. James M. TindelL August 2. ts fj" Desirable for a Merchant . THE subscriber offers for sale, his Valuable Merchant and Saw Mills, with 400 acres of land, about 40 miles from Augusta, on Little River, near the mouth thereof, in Abbeville District, South Carolina. The Mills are new and made of the best materials—the work manship complete, with every necessary machinery for manufacturing flour of the best quality—a good stand for selling goods—thick settled neighborhood, and no stores worth notice to oppose business and perhaps at this time, would be consi dered by good judges one among the greatest openings for a merchant that is above Augusta, either iu Georgia or Carolina. John O. Glover. August 6. 2m %• THE person who has in posses- 1 sion the plan of the town of Summer ville, will confer a favor on the subscri ber by returning it to him. —The plan al luded to was made on parchment, by Levin Wales, Esq. George Walton. i ’ August 13. ts > -.> C t-' • ' -/W, > “». ■ Drugs, Medicines I PATENT MEDICINES I WSS^irf^l APOTHECARY’S HALL I UC ' ald ° ffiCe ’ Broad ’ s '«'t I lotion, which removes blemishes f rom I the face, making the delicately I soft and clear, improving the cornu!*/ I ion, and restoring the bloom efvS* I Essence Mustard, tor the gout, rheuma! I twin, sprains, &c, *• i Elixir, for colds and coughs, I Hahn’s German Eye water Lee’s Antibilious Pills, ’ I Coits Family Pills, Hooper and Anderson’s pills, m Soverign Itch Ointment, Opodeldoc, Bateman’s Drops, f| British Oil) Haarlem Oil, !| Turlington’s Balsam,Balsam, Honey I Henry’s Calcined Magnesia, | Cheltenham Salts, S Ink Powder, Tooth Powder in boxes I Godfrey’s Cordial, . * j Dalby’s Carminative, | Teeth Brushes, single, dozen orgross, I Race and Powdered Ginger, I Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, I Allspice, Pearl Barley, Arrow Root, | Anniseed, Fennel Seed, | Windsor Soap, Wash Balls* Fancy Soap I Castile Soap, &c. Camel’s Hair Pencils, &c. „ ; Copal Varnish, Red Lead, * I Vermillion, Prussian Blues, Purple Brown, Patent Yellow, * ‘ I Rose Pink, Gamboge, I Alum, Brimstone, Coperas, | Arnetto, Spanish and common, I English Chamomile Flowers, | Flour Sulphur, Aloes, Camphor, Salts, Jalap, Rhubarb, iEther, Cream Tartar, Calomel, Magnesia lump, small squares, aqd cal} I cmed in large bottels, J Nux Voraicse, Sugar Lead, White Vitriol. JU'rriCIPJITEI) SHORTLY. Shop Furniture, Viols, white and green, Assorted Mortars, Teeth Instruments, Lancets, thumb and spring, assorted, I with all the variety suited for practi, I doners’ use and this market. Cunningham & Dunn. June 18. Tin Plate Worker. Richard Andrews, I Lately from Europe. informs the citi- I zens of Augusta and its vicinity— 1 that he has now on hand, (North side of I Broad Street, four doors above the Mar- I scat) a large assortment of Tin Ware , Os his own manufacturing, and he hopes I by his personal attendance to merit the [ patronage of a liberal and discerning pub- I lie. He has on hand Show&r and Slipper I Baths , which from their known utility I need no recommendation—He will also I in the course of a few days have manufac- I tured and for sale, the justly celebrated PORTABLE FIRE ENGINES which I from their construction can be placed in | any part of the house, and their useful* I ness will not he doubted by any on exam* | i nation—Orders for Conductors,. Gutters, K &c. promptly att ended to and at short no* | tice—Fine Plated and other Ware neat | ly repaired. N. B Wanted two or three Journey I men, and three active lads as Apprenti* E ces. | August 9. I NOTICE. 'I THE copartnership formerly existing I between Thomas A. Greene ana I Abner Greene, was dissolved on the 24th I day of May, 1816, last, by the death of Thomas A. Greene. All persons having demands against the said concern will present them for adjustment; and those I indebted are invited to make payment to the subscriber. Abner Greene* I ‘August 30. tf_ NOW in Richmond Jail, LEWIS* who says he belongs to John Dupee of Jones county, near Clinton —when jpe was taken he had a hat worth eight dollars aiid two patterns of calico, and a pocket book which had a receipt in favor of War ner Hubbard, signed by Elisha Kendrick, with four dollars in it, which he says he stole from a waggoner 3or 4 miles from I Augusta, on the Washington road. AIso—LUCY, who says she belongs to Arthur Cheathhm, of Jefferson county, Louisville. The owners are requested to come forward, prove property, P a J I charges and take them away. A. Rhodes,jun- D fih'ffir August 23. ts I LEFT in the store of A | Erwin , Groce , Sf Co. a cotton net Rmi* I cule, containing a pocket book witn I small sum of money and some article-* o ■ merchandize—also a bundle of calic with a small sum of money. The owner can have them on application. August SO. _ FOR SALE, A LIKELY Young Negro Wo*** calculated for the house or ns Sold only for the want of cash. A PP; at this ofccc. A"*"* **