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PROSPECTUS OF the reforj i;r. The undersigned propose to publish in Augusta, Ga. a weekly paper, to be entitled Keformeh, extra impoiial size, from the ;oth of May to the 10th of November next, for One Dollar in advance. As its name indicates, it will be devoted exclusively to the cause of Reform, the elevation of \\ ILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, of Ohio, for president, and JOHN TYIER, df Virginia, for Vice President, and the subversion of the present Administration, —the necessity of elbrm in which R becoming every day more and m ire apparent. It will observe a mild, dignified to le, and address ! itself to the common sense of evefv class of citi- 1 zens, for whose benefit it is designed. Phis 1 jospectus is issued under jthe impression i that t.ie filends of reform w[U make a united and zealous effort to give the paper a general circula tion, in short to send it to the house of ever}' man who rcac£. The People want light, and if our friends wtill aid us in our work, we shall be able to counteract the thousand calumnies of the Van Buren presses, and carry the “war into Africa.”— In the language of a distinguished co-worker, “All we ask is to be heard by the people. It is for them we speak, and if w e can get. a hearing, we have no fears of the remit,” even in Georgia. — “The people will vindicate their wrongs, and hur 1 their oppressors from office.” We ask the press throughout this and the ad joining States, to insert our Prospectus, and we especially invoke the iiienos of tl|e cause to be vigilant in procuring subscribers aild forward thei names by mail as early as possible. '1 lie paper will contain nothirg but leading mat ter, being entirely free from ail advertisements, i and is placed at so low a price as to biing it within ! the means of every man. I i TERMS. Single copy, $1 00 | Six copies, - - 500 i Twelve copies, ------- 10 00 1 Clubs of twenty-five, - - - - -20 00 Clubs of fifty, 37 50 ! r£j No paper will be sent, unless the cash ac companies the order. All letters must be post paid. 1 J. VV. L W. S. JON Eh. Augusta, 29th April, 1840, CCT AUGUSTA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY —The following are the Committees for tae ensuing month Ward No. I—P.1 —P. II Mantz, J. P. Hendrick, Mrs. P. Crump, Miss Mary Wightman. Ward No. 2—Benm-tt Harris, J, P. Garvin, C. E. Latimer, Mrs T. S. Stoy, Mrs. Sara i Taliaferro, Mrs. Cornelia Cohen. Ward No. 3—John Cashin. James Panton, Mrs J. C. Snead, Mrs. Hannah Thompson. (Xj* During my absence in the interior of the State, Force, Brothers & Co. are mv duly author ed attorneys. ENOCH W. SPOFFOUD. april 21 TO RENT, FOUR commodiou:> and well finished Rooms,in the second story of the Brick Building situated in rear of the House fronting on Broad street, and opposite the Eagle & Pcenix Hotel, known as “Our House. The same will be rented to a good tenant fiom the Ist of June next to the Ist of October en suiug,.with the privilege of retaining said rooms thereafter. MARTIN FREDERICK, may 7—2aw3w Ex’r Estate 8. P. Turpin. U. S. HOTFL, Gainesville, Hail ( cunty. Ga. Subscriber, thankful for past favors would | inform his friends and the pualie generally, that his house has undergone some recen' impiove ments, and his rooms are fitted up. in a neat and comfortable style for the accommodation of board ers and transient visiters. I The waters of the line mineral Spring, near the town, and at a short walk from the Hotel, have been pronounced by some of our most eminent phy sicians as of the most superior quality for all those chronic diseases which require the stimula ting effect of mineral water. And the location it i well caculated in every respect for the comfort and enjoyment of the valetudinarian and those who seek recreation in the country. Several line streams are in the neighborhoo !, which w ill afford ample amusement to the angler , and the surrounding hills and dales abounding with game, present un surpassed attractions to the lever of the chase. Every exertion will be used and every facility rendered to make Hie stay of tire visiter pleasant and agreeable, Families will be furnished with well aired and pleasant private apartments ; and bis arrangements general!}- authorize him to as- 1 sure the public, that none who are fond of good or der and quiet will leave his bousejdissatisfied. In short.the subscriber would mere!}} state that if a desire to please and strict attentiJn to those who lavor him with a visit, willentitle bi n to the pat ronage of a liberal public, he has nothing to fear. WILEV SLEDGE. May 14 1840 j Xj'Tfie < harcleston Courier, A’tigusta Chroni -le Macon Messenger, Athens Lanneil and Mi'.ledgc ville Federal Union will please insert the above once a wee it for one month, and send their bill to W. S. .- ■ .j LAW. —The subscriber will continue to prac- < tice as an Attorney , Solicitor aid Counsellor vt Laic, in the counties of Troup, Merriwether, , Coweta, Heard and Harris His olilce is in La j Grange, Troup county, Ga. ORVILLE A. BULL. REFERENCES: | Messrs Miller, Ripley & Co , Charleston. “ Snowden & Shear, Augusta. Hon. W. T. Colquitt, G. E. Thomas, Esq. >Columbu3, Ga Mr. John Fontaine, 3 I Messrs Morgan Sc Beall, jr ! r r.. , . ~ > La Grange, Ga. “ Am.oss A, Graybill, S f William D. Alexander, Greenville, Ga. feb 25 * sm3m LOOK AT THIS ! A 8 *hc subscriber wishes to mjm* to Texas, he oilers his Land for sale in Columbia county, containing 400 acres, 18 miles west of Augusta, 1 mile north of the Geo.gia Railroad. It has a ciop of corn, wheat, oats, rye an.| potatoes on it, 2nd all the necessary houses ns usjuai. Possession will be given immediately. Th|»se who wish to purchase, will call and view the ibeaiithy situation for themselves. \ MATTHEW D. IKfLSONBAKE. may 25 j w3t* OTICK. —Brought to Jaii, on Tuesday, 19th just a small Negro girl, who c alls her name Jane, and says she belongs to Anthony Bell, of Augusta, Ga.' The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take her away. EDMUND B GU<j»SS, Marshall. Jaeksonboro, Scriven co. May 1840. 2t ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE WARD. i RAN A WAY from the subscriber, on the 3th inst., my negro man Georg|. He is Mulatto 25 years of age, «.nd abolit 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, slow spoken, and is fojid ol playing on the fife and violin, he has also a situ on his back. He may have been inveigled asway by a white | man. 1 will pay 3,100 for the Jletcction of the Negro and thief,and SSO for the nekro alone, to any person,who will deliver the samel to me, or place them in some jail. Address f JAMES ni ATT HEWS, Jefferson county, may 10-ts or THOMAS DAVIS, Augusta. ijT/ 3 Charleston Courier and Savannah Republican will please copy 4 times weekly, end charge this office. apfling female academy. FSMIE Trustees of the Appling item ale Academy, .X. of Columbia county, are dejirous of procur mg the services of a competent ijnglish Teacher, Ul -d also a competent music Toachjr, to take charge ul the Institution on the openirK of the second Session,on the first of July next. I Application can be made to the Trustees direct, orjtbrough the Edi t°rs of the Chronicle & Sentinel. J’ GABRIEL JONES, Sec’y. AHpHng, May 23d, 18 k). | ts mav 25 HLORIDE OF LIME, of superior quality KJ A supply just received by * June 12-swGw HAVILAND, RISLEY & CO. * #"iONGRESS WATER—in quart or pint bottles, \J just received, direct from Saratoga Springs’ '■ ju„ e HAVILAND, RISLEY Sc^of’ — J sw6w f|NHE improved CONGRESS POWDERS form all r . V , eS ,° in ? a P erient draught, possessing t) U V f lonic and chalybeate properties of the water of the celebrated Congress Springs at •Saratoga. ° These powders are put up in tin boxes, and will re round a cheap and convenient substitute for the water, particularly to per ons travelling. A sup ply jnst received by June 12-sw6w HAVILAND, RISLEY & CO. DIRECT PASSAGE TO 1 NORFOLK.—The superior fagy sea steamer Neptune, Capt Pennoyer, will return here wiliMOi wiHWHHBHBnwand leave Norfolk wharf, lor New York, on Saturday afternoon, 27th inst. at ° ° c l° c k- Lor engagements for passage, apply personally or by letter to ” WILLIAM PATTON, Agent. * june lx-31 5 Fitzsimons’ wharf.^* RAIL-ROAD.— NOTICE. IV/J ERCHANDIZE will be forwarded on and TV 1 after to-morrow, (Friday) from the Compa ny s Ware House, Mclntosh street, as heretofore. the I assenger Train will continue to leave at o o clock, a. m. until Sunday next, when the for mer hour of departure (6 p. m.) will be resumed. , RICHARD PETERS, Jr. Sup. Trans, June 11 ts STRAYED, from the subscriber, on the 9th inst. a light grey Horse, about seven years old. fifteen and a half hands high, long tail, and has a maik on his l ight side like the scar from a burn. Any information of him will be thankfully re ceived. BENTON WALTON. Augusta, June 11, 1840. ts , CLINCH RIFLEMEN, ATTENTION ! ! ATTEND a called meeting of the Company, to be held at the Globe Hotel, on FRIDAY EVE NING next, at 8 o’clock, p. m., for the transaction of business of im- By order of the Captain. A. ROWLAND, sec’y. June 11 ADMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE. I ALL persons indebted to the estate of John B. I l\ Guedron, deceased, late of Richmond county, are requestadto make immediate payment to A. C. Caldwell, who is my authorized agent, and those holding claims against said estate, are required to hand them in duly attested, within the lime pre scribed by law. ELLEN GUEDRON, April 4, 1840. trwtf Administratrix. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA. f I "TIE Board of Trustees of the Medical College -1 of Georgia will mee t at the College, ou Sat i urday, 13th inst. at 3 o’clock, p. m. As business of importance will be presented to the Board, a full attendance is desired. By order of the President, L. D. FORD, Sec’y. June 5, 1849. trwld ABBEVILLE MINERAL SPRINGS. fFIHE proprietor of the above delightful and |j healthy retreat, respectfully informs his friends and the travelling public generally that he will be prepared to receive visiters on and after the Ist instant. The Springs are situated about twenty miles west of Abbeville C. H., S. C., and six miles east of Iluckersville, Ga. in a high and healthy region. The accommodations are of the first order, which, together with his determination to make i. a pleasant and healthy result, cannot fail to please those who may favor him with a visit. CHARLES YOUNG. rfj' The Charleston Courier, and Columbia South Carolinian will please copy three times, weekly, and send their bills to L horles Young, Loundes ville, S. C. w3t—June 4 NOTICE. STRAYED from the subscriber, about a week or ten days ago, which went across the bridge at Augusta, a bright Sorrel horse, seven or eighi years old. about fifteen hands high, one eye en tirely oat, (the side not recollected) shod on the fore feet, and perhaps one of the hind feet white, and a long switch tail. Any person apprehending or taking up said horse, ana giving information, will be entitled to a Five Dollar Bill from ROBERT ANDERSON. Hamburg, S. C, may 13 trwGt. CIAUTION. —The public is cautioned again ) trading for a promissory note,made by Samutl Howell, on or about tiie third day of April las payable Ist of January last, for One Hundred Don. lars, interest from date, in favor of J. W. Kittle: t ; i and by him endorsed —the same having been lostc ? mislaid by the subscriber, to whom ettlemcnt lnf« I oeen made by the drawer. THOS. BARNES. , mar (i wtf VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE IN GREENE COUNTY. offer for sale one thousand eight hundred ! || acres of Land, lying in Greene county, on I Fishing creek, four miles from the Mercer Univer sity, and five from the Scull Shoals Factory. The | plantations are in good repair, and tae land well ! adapted to the culture of cotton and corn, and grain j of all kinds ; and as to health, none more so in I Georgia —well watered —in fact it cannot be beat for good water and a plenty of it. Should any per son wish such a settlement, they will of course look for themselves —wo therefore deem it unneces sary to say any thing farther about it. We should be pleased to sell soon, so as to enable us to make our other arrangements. WILLIAM PORTER, JAMES M. PORTER. Mav 21,1840. w3m Georgia, Jackson county; yg'IOLLED before me by John Donnington, of 1 JL the 245th District of Georgia Militia, a dark bay Filley, supposed to be two years old, with a white ring around both fore feet, strip on the nose, and a few white hairs in her forehead; about four feet five inches high, and appraised Vy Edward Story and John Richards to S2B. 1 This 23d April, 1840, PETER A. MADDOX, J. P. A true extract from the Eslray Book. This Mav 25th, 1840. John J. McCulloch, Clerk. "VTOTICE. — All persons having demands against the estate of John Ward, Lte of Jasper coun tv. deceased, arc requested to present them within the time prescribed oy law. WM. F. MAPP, Adm’r. June SJS4(L w 6t j Georgia, Scriveu County ; Elizabeth Buxton "x vs. v- Divorce. Benjamin Buxton. 3 IT appearing to the Court by the Sheriff’s return, that the Defendant is not to be found in this County, It is, on motion, Ordeied that the Defend ant appear at the next term of this Court, and then and there answer to the complaint of the Libellant, or the Court will proceed as by default; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this rule be publish ed once a month, for three months, in one of the public Gazettes of this State, before said Court. A true extract from the minutes, this 11th day j of June, 1840. ALEXANDER KEMP, Clerk. m3t Georgia, Scriven County ; Elizabeth Buxton vs . LB ill of Injunction. Benjamin Buxton. 3 I T appearing to the Court, by the return of the Sheriff, that the Defendant is not to be found in this County, it is on motion of Counsel, Ordered, That the Defendant appear at the next term of this Court and then and there plead, answer or demur to the Complainant’s bill of complaint, or the bill will be taken pro confesso. It is further ordeied, that a copy of tills rule be published once a month for four months before said Court, in one ot the public Gazettes of this State. , A true extract from the minutes, this 11th day of June, 1840. ALEXANDER KEMP, Clerk. rn4t jTI eorgia burr STONES For SALF. A. .<5 ir7 st . ratC J P air ° f the *e Mill Stones, four'and r a half feet m diameter. For terms apply at this jan 31 if MADEIRA WINE.-TheSubscri bers will receive orders for this celebrated • \vine either of direct importation or via India. Samples may be seen at their office, A f«w dozen India Madeira now on hand and for sale idee 6> GARDELLE fe RHIND. T IC E. ~ j TO celebrate the anniversary of |/ the birth of St. John the Baptist. The members of the different Masonic In Glu ttons of Augu-ta, will assemble at their Hall on Wednesday, the 24th of June, 5840, at ten o’clock, a, m. to form procession to proceed to (he Presby terian ( hurch, where an appropriate Address will be delivered by Companion Moses Holbrook, M. D. Brethren generally are requested to join the pro cession. The Public arc particularly invited to hear the Address. The pews to the right and left of the centre aisle will be reserved for the proces sion. By order of the Committee of Arrangements, june 6-trwtd E. W. TOLMAN, Chairman. ELLIS-STREET ELEMENTARY ACADEM Y. PjpUE undersigned would respectfully inform his J 4 patrons and the public that his School is now re-opened for the business of the winter, at his for mer stand, opposite the dwelling of Mr. H. Caffin. As usual at this school, pupils ol both sexes are received. Every thing relative to the deportment of the pupils, which such an arrangement may be calculated to require, will be carefully attended to. C. PIKE. N. B. —It is conternp’ated to open a Night School, at the same room, as soon as a suitable class can be collected. c. P. November IS, trwtf AiasA FOR Sale OR kENT. —The sub | , "D scriber would sell on reasonable terms, a J-illUy . neat and desirable Summer residence in Columbia county, in the immediate vicinity of Tiiomas Clantons, and Mrs. Barnes, about ten miles from Augusta. It has all tha usual improvements and conveniences incident to a country residence, which is in a slate of good repair. If not sold, the above will be rented during the summer and au tumn mouths. There is a spring of pure, cool and excellent water near the premises. For terms, apply to Mrs. TABITHA ANTHONY, 8 miles from Augusta on the Washington road. juueJ2 3taw2w BILLIARD ROOM. PHILPOT & AUSTIN respectfully inform their friends and the citizens generally, that they h .ve taken the house opposite the Post Office, formerly occupied by Mr. Dortic, which they have re-fitted in good style, a.id opened as a Billiard Room and Refectory. The best of Liquors will be kept constantly on hand. They hope by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage. All disorderly persons kept out of the Billiard Boom. may 28 —trvvtl ■■ HOWARD HOUSE. rfgßfjl Tne Proprietor respectfully informs th* .M l~.ii public that this Hotel is now completed and ready for the reception of visitors The house is large, the rooms are well finished and furnished, and well adapted to the accommodation of families and others The beautiful scenery that surrounds the village of Marietta, together with the excellent I water, and a climate not to be surpassed in the ; United States, together with the best exertions ol the proprietor to furnish every delicacy of the ! season, and enforce such order as will give entire I sutisfacGon to fits visitois and make them comfor- 1 table, it is confidently hoped, will ensure to the j establishment an increase of the favors heretofore i so liberally bestowed. JONATHAN ROBERTS. Marietta, Ccbb county. Geo., April 16, 1840. wCrn Reference. Hon. G. Andrews, Washington, Geo. Hon Ciias. Dougherty, Athens. J. G. Winter, Esq., Augusta. Albert Story, Esq.. Macon. Wm. H- Stii.f.s, Esq., Savannah, i James 11. Willy, Esq.. Greenesborough. Z. Samuel, Esq., Dahlonega. LAW NOTICE. j rjpHE subscriber hereby informs his friends that the copartnership of GRAYBILL 4- BON NER has expired. He is still at Cuthbert, Randolph county, pre pared to attend to the business of his profession, ’ where he will at all times be found, if not absent on busir ess of a professional character. He would „ ask of the public a share of their business in this quarter of the State, if it was not for this —he docs not want to do business for any person unless they believe he will do them justice in every sense of the term. He wmuld vivc his present aud intended patrons a list of references, but that references are so common. J. M. GRAYBILL. Cuthbert, Ga., June 4, 1840. St RANAWAY Horn the subscriber, on Tuesday, the 29th ult. three Negroes: One man, by the name of Miles, spare made, down cast look, thick lipped, and when spoken to, is slow in an swering. If taken u > and noticed closely, his left thumb has been bitten ; and is a pretty good fiddler, wore off a white straw hat. His wife Hannah, a stoutly made negro, of rather a yellow complexion, with a small sore on one of her cheeks, not now r.-collected which. When spoken to, her counte nance rather mild, and speaks very proper for a negro, and can face the interrogator well. She has with her a child, about 2 years old by the name of Amanda, of a nice copper color, with the features of her mother. Any person apprehending said Negroes, and putting me in possession of them, • wili receive a liberal reward. JOSEPH B. PAINE. Wilkinson Co. Ga.,Junc G, 1840. 2t TOJI TUNSTALL THIS thorough bred Horse will stand from this time until the first of July next at the stable in the lower part of Augusta, formerly occupied \ a pyS by Bertrand, Jr. Terms—s3o the —■fesawa season, payable at the last visit; for three or mi re mares, owned by the same person, : $25 each; $1 for the groom. PEDIGREE. ' J. R. H. Acklin, Esq. of Huntsville, Alabama, certifies as follows :— ‘ Tom Tunstall was foaled mine on the 29th May, 1831. His dam was High land Mary and her dam a full-blooded Archie mare; tne sire of Highland Mary was old PacoleG Tom Tunstall was sired by old Pacific, and he by old Sir Archie. This is as far as lam able to go, tho’ I am satisfied Tom Tunstall has descended from as ■ good a stock as any horse in the United States. — He was a race horse of the first order, but I lear will never be able to make a first rale race again, owin°- to his leg; it was injured when a three yeat I > old, in training, as I believe. By addressing Hab ; dyCryeh, Gallatin, Tennessee,you can get a full pedUree of the dam of Tom Tunstall.” 't he same Mr Hardy Cryer certifies thus“ Highland Maiy combined as many or more rich crosses of thorougn breds than any maie ever raised in 1 ennessee. She was got by the noted horse Pacolet, the son of imported Citizen ; her dam Rosey Carey by Sir Archie; grand-dam Sally Jones by the imported horse Traveller, called Big Ben or tharlcmaine, (son of O’Kelle} ’s Eclipse, and one of the purest importations of the last century,) great grand-dam by the imported horse Wrangler;great-great-graad -1 dam O’Possum by imported Shark; great-great , great-grand-dam by the celebrated American quar ter race horse, Goode’s old Twigg; great-great great-great-grand-dam by imported Fearnaught; groat-grcat-great-great-great-grand-dam by Lee’s old Mark Anthony out of a mare by imported Mon key.” Gn the sire’s side it is deemed unnecessary to trace beyond Sir Archie. It is presumed none will require a purer or better attested pedegree! — If farther recommendation be wanted, call and see Tom WILLIAM HOLMES, Agent. iVb 22—trwxwtf FttESM STONE LIME. 9,00 be landed this week, ami '^,n!iri.‘sf SO d 10 7, J ls take “ the wharf, by June IU 3t G. H. or T. S. METCALF. i D™*® ™y absence from the citr, W. H. Esq. W |n attend to-the office of city Sheriff. VVM. G. NIAIMO, C. A. J une 9 >v 1 DAMASK TABLE fi (iTirc O Nu\\ DGN& SHEAR have just received from O Aork avery iargc supply of superior t\ 7 I°’ 4 by 12 - 4 ’ 14 - 4 ’ 16 - 4 > IS-4. 20-4, , -4-4 and 32-4 rich Damask Table Cloths. Also, - rich Damask Napkins, to which they respectfully * invite the attention of the public. dec 3 1 Panted jackonetts.— snowden^ bJILAR have received this day from New r oik a supply of superior printed Jackonetts of ; the latest styles. Also, a supply of Ladies fancy . lldkfs of various styles, plain black Chattys and blacK drab D Ete. a superior article for Gentle men s summer wear, to which they respectfully * snvite the attention of the pwb.ic. ap 2 5 mlir , PUBLIC NOTICE. fTNiIE owners of Lots in the City, ami those i whose cellars are injured by the'late Freshet, arc notified that immediate exertion is demanded to clear them from the trash and water which may remain in them. The most energetic means will be used by t ie city Au-tlvorities to enforce the re moval of every thing which may be considered as injurious to the future health of'the city generally, and it u hoped that prampt and efficient measures will be adopted by property-holders to co-operate with the < orporate body in a work upon which so much depends. p.y order of the Mayor. ‘ s * H. OLIVER, Clerk of Council. Juno 2. 1840. C< L RLING 1- LL ID, &c.—Blending with agrate- J ful and refreshing perfume, Hie desirable quality of strengthening and promoting the growth ot the Hair, without giving to it the greasy hu* of Pomatum, or the volatile moisture of the Oils. Its utility is confirmed by the most extensive con sumption. Also, the Genuine Maccassar Oil, and Ward’s Celebrated Hair Oil. For sale by _ mar 13 GARVIN & HAINES. INSURANCE co. of COLUMBIA* S. C. jnr'lHL stockholders of this Company having de jL teirnined to close its business, notice is here by given ot the same, that those who have made insurance with the undersigned, Agent for Au gusta, may renw their risks elsewhere as they ex pire. due notice of which will be given. I hose who may have claims against the Com- j pauy, through this agency, will present them for adjustment to J, G. DUNLAP, Agent, may 9 TVJ OTICR.—The co-partnership of BROWN- <s• _LN i'OSHEE, of Laurens District, 8. C., is dis solved by Robert Brown quitting the business and leaving the state. Notice is hereby given to all persons not to give credit to the said' Robert Brown, on account of the said co-partnership, and all per- I sons indebted to said linn will only make payment to me, as no other person is legally authorised to collect. DEN JAM IN KOSHER. August 3, 1839. wtf fill IR UNDERSIGNED, having engaged the as- B sistance of competent persons-, will be prepaj ed by Ist July next, to take charge of the Educa tion of a limited number of Boys. His residence is near Clarksville, Geo. In assuming the responsibilities of a Teacher, it is his intention to have the best professional aid to be procured The situation of the proposed Semi* nary in the heart of the South —in a region which for the purity of its atmosphere and magnificence j ot its scenery, has oecorne a favorite abode for the ! wealthy and refined; the determination of the j Principal to make every effort to establish at home . an institution where a well grounded and liberal I education may be obtained, while the virtues of ! the southern character will be cherished, and the contamination of principles which tend to under mine our social fabric be avoided, will, be trusts, I secure for him Ihe support of Southern Parents, sustained by them, lie hopes- to elevate his-inslivu- j tion to a level with the best in the Union Tne instruction of the School will embrace the ' ■ primary launches of a plain English Education, the various departments of tbc Natural and Mathcanati- 1 cal Sionces, the Classics, the Hebrew, German and ' French Languages, Drawing and Topography. It will be the object of the Principal to combine with 1 the acquisition of useful knowledge and the devel- : opement of the intellect, the literary tastes and \ moral feelings essential to elevation of character and the practical habits necessary for active life — j in other words, to unite as much as possible the advantages of a domestic and’public School Edu j cation. Applicants for admission must be between ten and sixteen years of age. Terms— s2so per annum, payable semi-annually i in advance, to include instruction in the above s branches, (except Hebrew and German, extra at I S2O per annum each) and all expenses but Books, ' Stationary, and Clothing. R. W. HABERSHAM. Jr. | ap id 6t Habersham C«i Georgia, j VALUABLE PROPERTY FOB SALE. (kN the fust Tuesday in July next, will be sold f before the court-house door in the town of Madison, Morgan coihity, the house and lot situa ted on the north-west coiner of the public square in said town, known as the Masonic Hall. It is one of the most desirable stands for business in the place. The front room is one of the largest and best arranged store-rooms in the up country. The House is two stories high, with a good cellar and comfortable back kitchen. Situated as this proper ty is, where the Georgia Railroad will soon arrive, to remain stationary for a and. well calcu lated as it is for any kind of busiest, it can but hold out inducements for a good investmeat to any one wishing to do business under favorable c’rcum . stances. Liberal credit will be given to the pur chaser The title will be perfectly good, as the property is sold by a compromise of all parties in interest, all of whom will join in the title. LEWIS GRAVES, Agent for all parties. Madison, June 4, 1840. tlsUy LAND FOR SALE. fHUIE subscriber offers for sale his Lands lying I in the county of Jefferson, containing eight hundred and thirty acres of first rate oak and hick- ’ ery, lying on Big Creek. On it are 250 acres open , laud, and under fence, with dwelling house, gin house, and other necessary buildings for tire use of a Plantation. It is situated about 7 miles from Louisville, and about seventeen from the Central Railroad. Any person desirous of purchasing such a place, would do well to call and examine, as a bargain may be had by an early application to the subscriber on the premises. JAMES H. BOSTICK. Louisville, Ga., April 22, 1840. ver LOOK AT THIS ! fSNIIE subscriber, at Peniield, Greene ccvanty, Georgia, the seat of Mercer University, and a pleasant, healthy village, would take pleasure in accommodating a few genteel Boarders from Au gusta during the summer season. Board also can be obtained elsewhere in the village, good and cheap. E. IL MACON* Peniield, May " 1840. 1m FINAL NOTICE. A LL persons indebted to the Estate of Amos Bullard, are hereby notified that their ac counts will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, unless payment be made within one month from the present date to Mr. George A. Sim mons, who may be found at the store of Mr. Amory Sibley. ISAAC S. TUTTLE, ) , GEORGE M. NEWTON, r May 20, 1840, w4t LAW. —The undersigned having removed to Starkville, Lee county, will practice in the several courts of the counties of Lee, Sumter, Stewart, Randolph, Macon, Early, Baker, Dooly - and Marion. References— Col. Joseph IL Lumpkin, Lexing ton, Ga.; Benniug B. Moore and Capt. Peter Lamar, Lincolnton, Ga.; -A. J. & T. \V. Miller, Augusta, Ga.; J. Lamkin and Dr. Miles K. Harman, Travel lers Rest, Ga. RICHARD F. LYON, oct 25 ly STOLEN or strayed from the Plantation of the subscriber in Burke, about the Ist May last, two voung Horse Mules ; one a sorrel and the oth er a bay. No particular mark recollected A lib eral reward will be paid to any person delivering said mules to me in Burke county, or giving such information that I may get them. JESSE JONES. i Waynesboro, June 6. 3tw MFoR SALE—A neat Cottage, situated in the town of Aiken,with a good kitchen and Garden attached. For further par ticulars, enquire at this office. trw4t —june 2 OR RENT.—The property of the un dersigned, on Broad, Campbell and Cen tre Streets, on Mclntosh Street, near the Piesbytenan Church, at present occupied by Mr. Stockton. Apply to McKenzie & bennoch. wtf iN ’ B * , Th ® occvrpaats of the property for the year ensuing Ist October next, will give notes pay able quarterly, and pay Sor the use of the Hy. d: ur ' v -TO RENT, until tbe first of October Hpjj next, a very desirable residence on Green r ' "" *'* street, the rooms of which being spacious, would answer well for sleeping rooms for single gentlemen—early possession of which can be had. Also, to hire, a Negro Woman, accustomed to cooking, washing, &c. Apply at this office, may 39 tt * (1 EORGIA NANKEENS of the best quality H for sale by the case. A. SIBLEY : ‘P 1 4m* HAY.— 45 bales prime Hay, just received on consignment from Boston, and for sale by , B. PICQUET, _ mazr “ Near the lower market. rg>HE YOUNG MOTHER’S GUIDE and Nurs- A es’ Man.uaL A few copies of this valuable little work can be had if applied for soon, at ma y 20 GARVIN & HAINES. PRESH SARATOGA WATER.—A supply of . this article direct from the Springs just re ceived and for sale by GARVIN Jx IIA INFS may 2t» SACKING^— 8 bales heavy SACKING for sale b 7 GARDELLE <fe RHIND may 5 ts WHISKEY. 12 hhds Philadelphia Whiskey, just received and for sale by a P 3 W. R. JACKSON, Auctioneer. I AMP OIL —A supply of Heat bleached Lamp A Oil, just received and for sale by tnar2; > GARVIN & HAINES. 11 ME.—300 cask* fresk Thomaston LIME just J received and for sale by S. B. DROOKS & CO. lna .V 4 ts 330 Broad-sireet. miIAIN OIL, 4ic.—Train Oil, Plaster Pans and I Gilder’s V» luting, for sale in quantities to suit purchasers, by GARVIN <fe HAINES. mar 12 MICE. —2U Casks now landing. A constant supply will be kept on hand, and furnished to dealers in quantities to suit, by dec 6 GARDELLR & RHIND. Paper hangings.—Snowden & shear have received, from Philadelphia, a supply of Paper Hangings, which they will sell at reduced prices. mar 27 lIK.VSbV. — i pipe superior Cognac Brandy _|> 4 half do do do Just received and for sale by f f -h Id W. E, JACKSON, Auctioneer. DUPONT’S POWDER.—SBO Kegs IL F. G. sporting Powder, 50 i kegs do do 15 kegs “Eagle” Powder, in canasters, 1000 “ Blasting do. Jast received and for sale by (de«) GARDRLL.E RHIND. SITUATION WANTED; by a Young well acquainted in the city, in a wholesale or retail Grocery or Dry Goods Store. The most satisfactory references will oe given, may 19 Odoriferous compound —For laying in drawers- among linens, laces, furs, cloths, i &0., impairing to them a pleasant perfume.and pre venting the ravages of the moth. For sale by mar 13 GARVIN & HAINES. Improved chemical yeast powders \ —Late Discovery. —Warranted to be equal, if not superior, to any others. Prepared bv GARVIN & HAINES, nov .27 Na. 23i r Esoad sheet. f BYHE VERBENA CREAM, an Emollient Soap, JL which affords rear pleasure in shaving produ cing a rich, fragrant, creamy and permanent lather, just received and for sale by ap 22 GARVIN & HAINES. ’’kJOTICE —Having this day disposed of ray en tire stock of Goods to Mr. L. W. ERWIN, I solicit for him a continuation of that patronage Shat has heretofore been extended to the under signed. Persons having business with the same, will call at the old Stand, where lie may be found i at all times. JAMES M. DYE. Augusta, June Ist, YB4O. tf—june 3 Augusta insurance and banking COMPANY STOCK. 20 shaies for sale low Bv RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & CO. jan 30 Terms—6 months lo approved paper NOTICE. BEING desirous of closing up our business, our sales for the future will be for cash only.— Such as are in our debt will confer a favor by set- i tling the same soon. C. F. HOFFMAN & CO. may 20 3w ALMONDS. A /A SACKS fresh Almonds, just received and £ for sale by W. E. JACKSON, april 27 Auctioneer. FOUND, FLOATING down. Savannah River, on the 6th inst. one bag of Cotton, which the owner can have by describing marks and paj ing for this ad vertisement. C. A. CLOUD. may 15 COACHES ! COACHES ! ! THREE second hand Coaches, —have been in use but a short time —will be sold at a bar gain. Apply to S. B. BROOKS, maj 14 —ts 330 Broad street. CORN FOR SALE. ' BUSHELS o( CORN, at 45 cents (*)£/£/£/ per bushel, in quantities over fifty bushels. Apply at CUMMING’S Warehouse, may 25 J. A. CLEVELAND, Deutist, IN XPECTS to be absent some weeks from the ’'j city*, during which time his brother, Thomas P. Cleveland, will occupy his rooms. Mr. Cleve land recommends him to his patrons and the public generally, with perfect confidence tiiat he will give entire satisfaction to those who may desire his professional services. 2w—may 25 FINAL NOTICE. A LL \ ersons indebted to the Estate of James J\_ Leverich, late of Richmond county, deceased, are Hereby requested to come forward immediately, and settle their accounts with Mr. Robert Austin, who is duly authorized by us to settle the same. He may be found at the Drug Store of said deceas ed, 161 Broad street, Augusta,—and all those not complying with this notice, may expect to find their accounts in suit. J.’ aY'am/roN, } Administrators. Mav 11, 1840. ts BAGGING, ROPE, &C. PIECES 44 inch Bagging, li a Ij lbs. Oilii per yard; 2UO coils Bale Rope ; 50 ps. heavy milled and bleached Sacking ; 1 bale plaid and striped Hemp Carpeting. For sale by GARDELLE & RHIND. may 16 ts SPRING GOODS. SNOWDEN 6l SHEAR have received from N. Y ork, Printed Jackonetts, French Cambrics, low priced Prints. Fancy Gauze and Hcrnani lidkls.. Linen Cambric Hdkfs., Long Lawns, Irish Linens, and Linen Sheetings, Bird’s-Eye Diaper, Damask Table Cloths, and Damask Napkins, plain Jackonetts and Cambrics of extra quality, black Lace Y eils, Ladies’ and Misses Cotton Hose, white and bl’k picnic Gloves and Mitts, Oil Silks, bleach ed and brown Cotton Shirtings ot superior quality, and a great variety of other articles suitable for the Spring and Summer seasons, to which they respect fully invite the attention of the public, ap 29 PUBLIC SALES. BY W. E. JACKSON. THIS DAV, At o’clock, in front of my store, will be sold, 2 hhds Porto Rico Sugar 3 do Trinidad Molasses 4 do Philadelphia Whiskey 15 bblsMonongahela do 8 do Sugar 10 I casks Tencriffe Wine 20 boxes Lemon Syrup o do Claret Whie 7 do Port do 15 do assorted Cordials 20 do Raisins 16 do No. 1 Soap 3 mats Arrow Root 3 Bedsteads 5000 Segars Also, sundry other articles Also, 17 bbls damaged Flour. . 12 Terms cash. Extensive credit sale of Fancy Goods. BY RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON. W e will offer at public auction ous entire stock of Fancy Hoods, os the 16th June, at 10 o’cloek, consisting in part of French, Italian and English Silks and Satins, French and Scotch worked collars and capes, silk, linen and cotton Hosiery, cambric and silk Handkerchiefs, muslins, cambrics, prints, lawns, linens, bombazines, merinoes, and velvets ; a large lot of ribbons, bonnets, lace veils, perfum ery, toys, and fancy articles, &c. &c. Terms—All sums unacr SIOO, cash; over SIOO and under SIOOO, 12 months; oven SIOOO, 18 mos; approved endorsed notes ; our own paper wilt be taken in payment may IG CHAS. F. HUFFMAN St CO. At private sale. BY RUSSELL &i HUTCHINSON. 1 superior extension-top Barouche 1 pais splendid carriage Hoises 2 superior milch Cows sold for no fault, the owner going North. June 9 FEMALE seminary. At toe Sand Utils. MRB. H. L. MOISE having taken that large and commodious house at the Sand Hills, well known as Mrs. Nesbitt’s, will commence her Summer School on the first of June, where, as usual, all the branches of a complete English education will be taught, as well as French and other lan guages, Musis, Drawing and Painting. A limited number of Young Ladles can be ac commodated as Boarders, who will be under the kmrrediate superintendence of Mrs. Moise. Terms for English tuition, fiom 8 to sls per qr, French and other languages 10 “ Music on the Piano, 20 “ do Guitar, 10 “ Boarding and Lodging, 50 “ a Pj7 swtlstje A BBLS. COUNTRY FLOUR for sae.l J. South Care luaa and Georgia Mills, by may 11 ts CLARKE, McTEIR & Co. OFFICE £. C. A R. R. COMPANY, Hamburg, April 23, 1840. NOTICE. —Freight on Cotton to Charleston by Rail Road, is reduced to thirty-five cents per hundred foe round, and twenty-five cents per hun dred pounds for square bales. A. B. STURGES. Agent Office Transportation S.C.C. & R. R. Co. / June 2d, IS4O. 3 Information to Travellers North and South. OTWITHSTANDING the destruction of the Xxt bridges over the Savannah River,at Augusta, t by the late freshet, travellers are respectfully in formed that arrangements have been made for pass ing the river, and tint the Cars leave Hamburg and Charleston daiiy at the usual hours and arrive as formerly. WM. ROBERTSON, Jr. Agent Transportation. Office 8. Carolina Rail Road Co. > Hamburg, May 1, 1840. < ON and after this day, the passenger train from Hamburg will arrive in Charleston at 2$ # o’clock, p m, in time for dinner. mav I AUGUST A FU RNITURE ~WA«ET HOUSE. rt£3a# D. H. SILCOX, 303 Broad street, Til keeps at all times for sale, a large as- Eortmeut of Cabinet Furniture , of superior workmanship and well sen foned materials, made expressly for tne Southern climate. Every arti in the above business, with all the of new patterns, continually received. Persons wishing to purchase tan do a well at this establishment as at any of tihe Norths ern manufactories. Te be sold for cash or geoti city acceptances. mar FURNITURE AND PIANO FORTE WARE-HOUSE, A o. 236 Broad street , Augusta , Georgia. y Phe subscriber, having previf usly bought out the interest of A. Z. Ban ta La his Furniture Warehouse, has XbggSa UGAV associated himself with one of 8/Mk K til ® manufacturing establish r 1 ments in New York, flatters himsel ■ that he will be able to offer to the public an assortment of Furniture, superior in pdint of workmanship and durability, to any heretofore | offered in Augusta. As the manufacturing will have the personal attention of one of the partners, the strictest care will be observed in the selection of good wood and dry material, (so essential to he durability. Also, a general assortment of Pianos, from the best manufactories in the Union. More particulars , ly the New York Piano Forte company’s instru ments, which cannot bo excelled for sweetness ot tone and durability, in tha southern climate, b »• any manufactory in the United States. Our instru ments are selected with the greatest care, bv one who is a competent judge, and a written guarantee is furnished in every instance, if required C. A. Plait returns his thanks to the public for - their former patronage, and solicits for the company that share of public patronage heretofore bestowed ,on himself. The business in future will be con , ducted dy iay i • CHAS. A. PLATT & Co. UNITED STATES MA IL LINE-TO • NASHVILLE, Tenn.—-11. splendid line of Four Horse I t * Post Coaches is running from Greensboro to Spring Place, Ga. via Gaines ville and Cassville, in connexion with Col. Ram sey’s Line to Ross’ Landing and Nashville, and Maj. Wells’Line to Athens and Knoxville, Teon. Fare to Cassville, sl2 00 *■ “ “ Spring Place, 17 00 Leaves Greensboro on the arrival of the Rail Road Cars from Augusta, on Mondays, Wednes days and Fridays. Travelling time to Spring Place, 29 hours. “ “ Nashville, 65 “ Q3* can be secured on application to C. H. GOODMAN, Agent, mar 23—6 m Globe Hotel, Augusta, Ga. ALLIGATOR LIN E FOR JJ,OBILE, Via Greensboro’,Eatonton, Clinton. Macon, Per rv, Findertown, Cambridge, Chattahoochie, lola, St. Josephs, Pensacola, to Mobile. The Pioprietors of this Line inform the Travel ling public that it is now in full operation, through the entire route ; leaving Augusta by the Georgia Rail Road cars to Greensboro’ every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 6 o’clock, P. M. and ar rive in Mobile in three days and a half mining time. Travellers are assured that the staging upon this line is superior to any other, the accommodations unsurpassed, and by far the best natural roads in the Southern country, only 2K) miles of staging. Stages leave Cambridge for Tallahassee via (Quin cy', immediately' on the arrival of the Alligator Line from Greensboro’, and immediately on the arrival of the boats from lola. (Ej* Two Stages will at all times be run in com pany, when the travel requires it. For seats in the above Line, apply at the office at the United States Hotel, Augusta, Geo. apri; 21 I v GKO. W. PENT, Agent