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AUGUSTA, Nov. 29. FIRE! ON the. night of Wedncfday last between the hours of 9 and 10 o’clock, a fire broke out in a frame houfc occupied by Samuel Wright, on the South fide of Broad-street, near the market-'-how the fire originated cannot be accounted for, as Wright was then in bed and a flecp-—lt was with difficulty he was fared, having his hair singed and neck fcorchci. The flre'communicated in a (hort time to the,hoafcs on both sides—to the weft its progress was impeded by Mr. Bignon's new brick hoafe, and the ere,.* and laudable exertions displayed by the citizens on the occasion ; but towards the market the de vouring element made, its way irrefiftably to the cross street, notwithstanding every exertion tna Je to stop its progress, by means of engines, &z. Twelve tenaments have been reduced to ahes in about two hoars, and as many families more or iefs greatly injured or rained. The bank bill introduced in the fenatc, has been thrown ©at on the third reading— thmneafnre will entitle our senators to the thanks of die Newark. Jersey and other dil tant bankers, whoTe paper circulates so ex tcnfivcly in Georgia, to the n % final 1 loss of the people. Jamss Frazur, efq is appointed Post- Master to the office in Augusta, in room of J. B. Wiikinfon, efq. resigned. MARRIED, on Sunday evening last by the Rev. J, Guvin, Mr. Johm Sturgis, to Miss Folly Farrs, both of this city. AUGUSTA PRICES CURRENT. Cotton - . - - 177 to 18 ‘ Tobacco 3 50 to 375 Pork ’ - - - - 5 50 to 6 Flour - * - 8 50 te 9 Corn Mcai - ... 75 Patent New London Bilious Pills • A Fresh Supply, JuJl received from the Patentee, AND FOR SALE by the Gross, Dozen or Retail, bv the fuhfcribtr, ISAAC HERBERT. November z), ( l 0 B. Bignon & Sons, Take this opportunity of ren dering their ,ra*ft grateful acknowledge' menu to th* citizens of Augusta, who, at the late dreadful Fire, displayed so much zeal and a&tvity in prcfsrving their houfs and property from the flime*. They could with to particularize indi viduals ; had not hundred! exerted them (elves with equal zeal and adUvity in the cause of humanity. November *9. Lafitte & Win. Brux, Take this method of rendering their thanksto the oHtizeas in general, who at the late fire, exerted themfclves with so much alacrity to five their property from deftruftion; and though with,the exertions made they are confiictable (offerers, yet for a part they are indebted to the prompt aid and timely afliftance of MeflV*. Cref well, M'Kinne, Bofttck and Randolph. Several articles conveyed oat during the baftle and confufion, not being yet found, thofc who may have them in their keeping will greatly oblige fail LAFITTE and BRUX, by fending tham to their store next door above Mr- Morten’* N. B. J. B. Lafitte, in particular, having foffered confideraole toft, requests that all thofc indebted to him, wili im mediately come forward and fettle their accounts, the better to enable him to meet all difficulties. November tg, John W. Mackee, Otaylor and Habit , Respectfully acquaints the Ladies and Gentlemen » of Augusta, and the country, that he now carries onbufineij at th* north fide #f broad Street, nearly oppofilt to the late Colonel Watkin’a brick building*. He hopes from the elegant stile in which hi* work will be executed, together with the lownefi of hi* prioei to merit a ftarc of thatfupport which he has no doubt a generous public will afford. He is not at present furnilhed with an assortment of CLOATHS, but will keep Pattern Card*, and accompany his coftomer* to ftorcs where they can be (applied with such articles as they may want, upon the bvft terms, N. B. A few Journeymen Tay lors, who can work well at their trade, will receive liberal wages,, November 19. STUBEN*SMilitart Exercise for fait at this Office, Sheriff's titles. Bills of falc Mortgages, &c. may fee had at this Office, r .' Jones & Semmes’s, Commission Ware House AND STORES, ARE HOW IN COMPLETE ORDER, For the reception of all kinds of Goods and Produce, "fhey can allure their friends and the public that their Cotton Ware House, Is equal to any in this city, and their attention to the business, of those who may commit it to their care, will be unremitted. Thcjr rates of Storage and Commissions will he as low as any in this place. They are also just receiving at their Store on Broad-ftrcct, a supply ot Fresh Goods, C cuffing of the following articles t 2 Bales Humhnms, i bale Lionlkin coatings, x box 4 4 Irish linen, i box Suspenders, 4»h proofjamaica 7 RUM ift Northward 5 in barrels & hhds, Molasses in hhds, , Lisbon, Malaga 1 WINES in TcnnerifFe & Sherry j qr. calks Holland Gin and bell Cogniac Brandy Brown and loaf Sugars Coffee, Pepper, Spice and Nutmegs Hyfon, Young Hyfon and Sulhong Tea’s 6 Tons of Country and Swedes Iron for Waggon and Carriage tire Shcrc Moulds—London Porter Crates of assorted Crockery And on Confgnmenty iooo Bulhcls Ground Salt. • All of which will he fold on the lowest terms for calh or Produce, November 29. [tfj NOTICE, The Negroes belonging to the Eftatc of Anthony Haynes Drceafed, Will be Hired, At Columbia Court-houfc, on Friday the second day of January next. N. B. Ncverthelefs 1 expert to receive them and the Hire on the day before. , THOMAS HAYNES, November 29. [3 ] NOTICE.. Will be Rented 1 For 12 months from thefrjl of January next. The Plantation belonging to the eftatc of George Lowe dcccafed, in Richmond county. ALSO, The Negroes belonging to said eftatc will be hired for the fame term. The persona renting or hiting, to give Bond with approved iccurity, Wm. HART, Adn'u ELIZABETH HART, Adnt’x. November 29. (3O NOTICE. On Saturday the rjth of next month , will be Rented and hired for one year. The Lands & Negroes Belonging to the estate of John Evana dcccafed, at his usual place of resi dence near Green's Ford on M‘Bean~netei and approved fccurity will be required sot the hire and return of the property at the expiration of said time, DANIEL EVANS, 7 r .. JOB J. BARNEY. S Guardians ' November 29 Will be Rented, To the highejl bidder on thefrjl day of January next , part of The Plantation Whereon the dec. Joseph Ray formerly lived, with a good dwelling house and about one hundred and twenty acres of cleared land, the greater partfrclh & in good order ; any person wiftiing to rent can call and view thepremifes. NANCY RAY Executrix of the eftatc of Jos. Ray dec. November 29. 00 For Sale, A NEGRO BOY fuitablc for the Field—Enquire at this Office. November if, . [jt] Sheriffs Blank Titles, 1 For Sale at this Office, m John Hill & co. HAVE RECEIVED THE BALANCE OF THEIR Fall Goods; Among which are —— BLUE, } Extra Superfine y. Cloths and BLACK* S CaAimers, . Da. Second Quality, Coatingi and Fearnought*, Plain* and Kendal Cotton*, Calicoes and Linens, Falhionable Patent Cord, Worsted Marfeils and SwanfJown vest Shapes, Edgeinga and Lace*, Men’s and Women's Saddle*, io Trunks Coarfeand Fine Shoe*, ± do. Ladies Morocco and Kid do, 20 Boxes China, ■ —ON \HAND Bcft Jamaica Rum, four years old, Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, New England Ram, SS } WJNE, Salt, &c. &c. November 29. [3l] Just Publiflied, Anti for. falf , nt the Chronicle Office, AUGUSTA. The Georgia and South-Carclitia REPUBLICAN ALMANAC, FOR THE TEAR OF OUR LORD 1807. Q CONTAINING the Calendar-Sun’s ri- Ting and letting—the Moon's riling and let. ting— Eclipses, Lunations frc.— Anew chro nological Table of remarkable events and in ventions, beginning from the creation, and brought down to the year 308, after Christ-.- Crowntd heads of Etuope—MailumanVal filers, telidcs the Gardner’s Calendar, and a< variety of other ufeful and entertain, it g matter. November 15, I SO6, For Sale, On Thutjday the tuh day of next month, to . the higkeji bidder, at the fibjcriber’s plan tation on the Kiek.ee, Columbia county, aJew Valuable Negroes, A' large (lock of Hogs and Cat -1 tie, the crop of 09m and fodder, a Good Stage Waggon, a handfjtne Dcftillery with every apparatus complete, feme household and kitchen iurnitirr, and a few barrels of Good Rye Whiskey. Terms made known on the day of fair, JESSE SANDERS. N. B. Sale to commence at ten o’clock. November 29. {it) Jockey Club Races . At a meeting of the augusta joc key c l u u on the 2 oth inst. RESOLVED, that the Races for the ensuing year commence on the lall Wedncfday in January, 1807, free ferany Horse, Mare or Gelding, from any part of 1 the world. The Purse s uni Diflances as Follows, —V l Z First day's running, four mile heats, for a putfe of 500 dollars. Second day’s running, three mile heats, for a purse of 306 dollars. Third days running, two mile heats, for a purse of 200 dollars. Fourth days running, a fweepftake, two mile beats, for the entrance money and over, plus, fappofed to be worth from 250 to 350 dollars. The weights and regulations agreeably to the eftablilhtd rules. By. order of the Club. GEO; S. HOUSTON, Sec''ry. Nevember'icj, Office) s for the ensuing year. John Catlett, F rest dent, CheslEY fcoSTICX, rice Frejident, Geo : S. Houston,■ Secretary, Geo : F. Randolph, Treasurer. , . —■*' * ' ■- , ” Baconfor fate. J. CORMICK, has a few thou sand weight of Bacon of an excellent quali ty, which he will difpof* of on tcafonable term*. November 1, (ts) WANTED, On tr before the fi'ft of January t next. A N bone ft irduftiion* person, well qual jLX. ified for managing to advantage, a SAW MILL Kftabliflunenl, wit hill nine mile* of Augusta t To fuck a person who can come fafflciently recommended for hit abilities, suitable encouragement will be gi ven ;orto a petfon who has a proper kndw ledge of the cultivation stf Gotten on good Fine land, and who can furnUh a few hand* to work on (hares, a g*»d allowance will be afforded —For particular!, apply at the Chronicle Office. November 29. (eon-jt) SHERIFF’S SALE, On the firft Tvefday in January next, at the Market house in the City of Avgujla, between the usual hours, Will be Sold, One House and Lot lying on the North fide of Broad street, below the Market house { containing about 2 acres* more or left, and is in front about 70 yard** more or left. ALSO, One Negro fellow, by the nsireotPHlLL —pointed out by the de fendants, John D’Antignac and Chfftey Boflick jun. and Levied on to frtisfy an exerution in favor of Robert Crctfwell efq* —Conditions offale, cash. JUR: HARRKSS, d. a. Ncvimhr zq. (6c) SHERIFFS - sale, Qn'the. frft Tuefdav i> l January next, *et Columbia Court House, between the vfuat hours, WILL BE SOLD, 640 Acres of land in Colombia county, be the fame more or left, whereon Henry Hampton now lives, joining Napier aud Carr, to fatisfy two executions obtained zgainft said Hampton, in favor of Wm, Lee for John H uward. AL«O f One house and lot in Wrightf boro, vvbe 1 eon jPcter Overbey now live*, executed as the property of said Overbey* to fititfy an execution in favor of Jckn Wade, ALSO, 700 acres es land in Columbia county, bounded by lands of one thousand five hundred and fevetuy three acres, lying on the waters Cane creek, executed os the property of Robert Randolph and Thomas Napier, to fatisfy an execution upon the foreclofurc of a mtrtgage, in favor of the executors J. Mcflmen. ALSO, 200 acres of land whereon Ch*s Porter £fq, now lives, adjoining Johns andl Findall, executed as the property of said Porter, to fatisfy two executions, viz. ad ministrators George Walker and Benjamin Williams, affignec*. ALSO, 80 acres of land in Columbia county, joining Goldwire and Binion—alfo 200 acres of land in Columbia county, join ing Watson and Taboor, executed as the property of Yancy Sanders, to fatisfy an execution in favor of Coliin Reid, and poin ted mlt by the defendant. * ALSO, One negro boy by the name of Bednigo, executed as the property of An. thooy Garnett, to fatisfy Jehu Evans. ALSO, One negro man named Toney and 20j| acres of land in Wilkinfoa coun ty, No. 215, situate in the third diftrift j executed as theprppsrty of James wood, to fatisfy an executiUn in favor of Benjamin Boroughs senior again ft said Wood, and pointed out by the defendant. Conditions, Ca(h. Wm, FLEMING, Sheriff, Novmhbr 29. , [3l] “SHERIFF. SALE, On the Jirjl 7 ue/day in January nexti at Columbia Court house , between the usual hours, WILL BE SOLD, One grey Marc, two cows and calves and three heifers, executed as the property «f Joseph Edmondfon, to fatisfy an execution in favor of Samuel Scott, and painted out by the defendant. f JAMES LUKE, D . s. c. c. November 29* [3l] Ten Dollars Reward . OTRAYED from Mount MR OCarmel Plantation, a bay FILLY, either 4 or 5 gnMdfkjH years old next Spring, a. si u P w *fd«of Fourteen hands hit>h, branded on the rear (houlder that, I. F. ALSQ, A BAY HORSF, near 14 hands high, about 4 or 7 years old, no visible brand rccollc&cd— has a (Jar cn his forehead and a foip on the nofe-*-a lump near the middle of his back. Any one who will deliver the Mare (ball have 10 dollars, and for the Horse 5 dollars. IGNATIUS EEW. November 29. [if] - , . ~t i v' — t- 1-1