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ofir mail wa< Inker. u[ nearly * xhaustc alur lxi»4 ,n *‘ ,,ur ‘ n 1 ‘ 5 wa,, ‘ r . clinging to » niece of t'ae wre.k, as to ! hardly able lo speak. ha ti nc, it is diflice . to say how many j; vps vvcr e lost. Two tirer ?n, two children, and a m»o and woman were ki wu to have perished, an ! perhaps one or two oil ms. 'i'he bodies were not found. The Fa;. He turned lo this port yesterday, with the passen irs and crew of the Pike. . i The Pike was not injur 1. She was a small low water boat. We have tot learned to whom the cargo belonged. Extract from President J: desan’s fir't Message to C ngies?, Bth Lee., 1829 •- I would therefore recor nend such an jnent of the Constitution as > limit the services of fa Chief Mag strafe to a S ijle Term, fur either y.-ur or Six 1 e irs It is now denied, most ton dly, by a large num jjc: of the followers of the ; eatest and best, that although he may have exp >seil hLnself favora li,e to this principle in priva c letters, yet that he revcr committed hirnseli', on iis point. in any pub ;ic documerit. Wo have the clore taken the trou ble to copy the sentence out : the Message, tnat there may be no mistike on he subject. Presi dent Jackson, lo the face of ! s own principles and recommendation', did stand is a can idate, and was chosen for a second t m. President Van Buren, who professes to “ tic id in the footsteps of his illustrious piedccessor,” ildcfi;.nce of this very principle, is now a candidate lr the office a second teim. — N. id Express. I Case or P». C. (Iwatkins.—St will be recollected that, during the summer of 5838, a man by the name of Pitman was killed ;■ the White Sulphur Springs, l y a man named (\ catkins. Gwatkins iva' arrested on the spot, hnd 1 committed for trial at the sprit g teim of the S’opi ior Couit of Green brier. At this term he app ii ito have the venue changed to the county of uoc bridge, and the ap plication was granted. At e fall term of the Rockbridga Court, he was tri i, and convicted of fflur der in the second degree, owe legal questions arose on the trial, which wen carried to the Su preme Court, by which tribu al the verdict was set aside, an 1 a now tri» l c arded. This new trial was had at the last tern of the Rockbridge Court, and lire result was that l watkins was con victed of ramder in the first {egret, A Virginia paper states t rat his counsel h; l'e made an effort to have the judgment an’c«tel : :d the verdict set aside ; but the result of the off .1 is not yet known. —Baltimore Patriot. Woman--A Frr ’meat. BY THE LATE REV. . WOLFE. Gone from her cheek is (he su mer bloom, And her breath has los’ its fu it perfume ; And the gloss has dropp’d frorllw gulden hair, And her forehead is pale, thou It no longer fair. And the spirit that sat in her •■H blue eye Is sunk in cold mona.it; ; 1 And the smile tnat played on «?r lip is fled, And every giacc has left the c ad. Like slaves they obeyed in he jht of power, But left her ail in her wintry 1 ur ; And the crowds that saoic foi :er love to die, Shrunk from tire tune of her p ting sigh And this is man’s h ?luy ! Tis woman alone with a firmt heart Can see all those idols of life d >art; And love the more, and soothe [and bless Man in his utter wretchedness % MARINE INTEL! IGENCE. Cha CLESTOX, Oct. 8. Arrived yesterday —sclir. Vi ginia Antoinette, Place, flavanna. Cleared —U L brig Sullivan, rown,New York; schr Stephen 6c Francis, Magee St. Augustine. Went to sea yesterday —ship 11 1 videre, M’Kown, Liverpool; schr Haniet, Morri: Philadelphia. rj-'We are authorize 1 to a; ounce R. F. M. TLCKER, as a candidate lo Justice of the Peace, in the Bloody 6>A'th. i q3* JEREMI \II H. CLARI is recommended as a suitable person for the olnc of Justice of the Peace, for the 6Coth Distaict, am will be supported by (oclS) Many Voters. (0> The undersigned, if elec pd, will serve the 60Oth District as Ju.%lice of the J gate, oct 7-ts R. ?. SPELMAN. (Vj =* J. A. CLEVELAND, EE <TIST , has taken rooms over J. Nortons Shoe Stui , one door below Washington Hail in Broad street; Augusta. During his absence, and at ail other tines, his brother, Thomas P. Cleveland, ! ertist, occupy them, who<e services may be had. J. a. Cleveland con lideniiy recommends him lo the* patronage of his friends and the public generally. | oct 8-\v3t 90“ The undersigned has apoo cited Mr. Francis Spears his t.ue and lawful utio r: y for the collec tion of all debts in which he is fierestedj in the State of Georgia. WM. K HAMILTON, oct 8 " trvvlw A CARD. —Air Richards’ Pair .log School will reopen on Monday, the 19th iost t oct B—trw3t tffj" Dr KENNON has renru ’ed to the new house opposite Benjamin P;’Re. ; oct 3-3tw 03 Miss MARY A. NE Cl NS as taken a room in the house owned by Airs. BanjU, on the North side of Broad street, where she wi give LESSONS ON THE PIANO at sls per me >.th, including 3ti lessons, or separate lessons at 50 < ms each. oct 3 ts exercise of Mrs, BOV UN’S SCHOOL will be resumed on Tuesday the sth October, the middle tenement of the Bridge lank- where as usual will be taught all the m ancles of a thorough and refined education with Frencil Music &.c. sept. 21 1 w3t Miss TRAIN will icsun her School al S immervillc on the first Monday N‘»' amber. . Bo nd can be obtained on the L 11. aug 12 ts ry Mrs. CHAPMAN will re' me her School in Augusta on the Ist Monday in ctober. sept 23 d&trwlw (Ljj* P. F. EVE, has moved to t cen street, just below Mclntosh street. oct 2 3t (fj Dr. C. B. DILL offers his .1 .fnssional ser vices to the citizens of Augusta arl its vicinity. He will be found at .he Drug Store 1 J. L. Houston, sept 8 . 1 ln ffff Phe Subscriber has taken otfice in mrs. Camtield’s buildings on Jackscu-strs t,nextdoor to the one formerly occup ed by J u, » e Longstreet, where his professional services cain e at all times, commanded Pie intends lo re-cos meuce, on the brst Monday in November, the L SCHOOL, which he formerly conducted, on ' ie same plan, and the same terms, as befoie. oct 2 dlwwlm WM. C. GOULD. C3 J Dr. GARDNER, fmmerly n ;ident surgeon n tiie New \ork Hospital, and phy .roian at Belle vue Hospital, New York, tenders t( the publrc his professional services. Odice in Washington street, betvr ,en Broad and £llis streets Residence, L nited fc ites Hotel, ap 2 dj* EXCHANGE ON NEW YO K —At sight, * D d at one to twenty days srght. P r sale oy nov 23 GARDELLE ii KHIND. Cj* AUGUSTA BENEVOLENJ SOCIETY.— P°r the benefit of the sick poor of .Augusta. Ihe committee for the present month are|t.s follows : Division No. 1. —P. H. Ma:.tz, Naßianiel Green, Margaret Smith. Mtss Mary wlthtmau. Division No. 2.—W. K. Pemberton®.M. Newby, H. P. Roberson, Miss A. C. Ki Jton. Division No. 3.—John Cashin, J rnes Panton Mrs. Tremley, Mrs. E. Camfreld. _ sept 7 ‘ J. W. VVIGHTA \N, Sec’y. SUPERIOR WELCH FLANNEI C—Snowden & Shear have received from New Voi k, a sup- Pb'of superior Welch and french lannels, and extra Welch Gauze Flannels, (wa anted not to shrink.) Al-o extia Dumas rabl Cloths and Napkins, and undressed Lii ns,of extra for pitlow cases, of a super r fabric, to " hich they respectfully invite the at' ntion of the P u »lic. sept 2 { S.\i»T IN BULK. piSHELS Liverpool Ground Salt, •* V* v/U *>i lots to suit purchaser’s. P'or sale (oct 9-swlm) ISAAC MOISR. 1 WOLALSRS. 1 | pT IIHD ' and 6 tierces, for sale low to clos£ • it/ > consignment, by ISAAC MOISE. oct •” swim RANAW AY from the subscriber, a negro boy named GLAGOW between 20 a °d 21 years of age, about feel high, i stout bui I, very dark complexion, with a very thick head of hair—he is supposed to be lurking about Augusta, or upon the Sand Hills. A liberal reward will be paid for his delivery, or his ' being lodged in any safe jail, so that I get him. °ct 9-ts JAMES W. CLARK. } AUGUSTA ARTILEIIY GUARDS I SThe Company will meet at the United States Hotel on Saturday evening, 10th inst, at 7 o’clock. Punctual attendance is desired. ; I «|(|S-td WM. T. GOULD, Captain. . i Mechanics’ Bank, Augusta, > ; | October 7, 1840. 3 D DIVIDEND No. T6—T he Board of Directors have declared a dividend this day of Three \ i er shaie, payable to the stockholders or their representatives, on demand. f j joct 8-3 t GEORGE W. L AMAR. ; SUPERIOR C IK WING TOBACCO. I USX received, a lot of very superior Chewing | ojf Cavendish Tobacco. For sale bv j oct 8- ts I. 8. BEERS & CO. | surgical instruments. ! subscriber has made arrangements with j tin: most extensive Instrument makers in the ’ Union, s.nd is now and will hereafter be supplied I w ith ail the various Surgical Instruments in com mon use, and can, at short notice, have Instruments 5 of any description made to order. Physicians will please call and examine his ; ; stock an 1 prices. WM. M. D’ANTiGNAC, oct b-( f Druggist. 5 — — —__ DRUG STORE. i M. D’ANTIGNAC, (Late Turpin & D’ r \ $ Antignac.) lias removed two doors below ; his former 'land, to the Store recently occupied by E. VV. Spofford, and is now receiving in addition 1 to liis former stock, a large supply of > DRUGS & MEDICINES, : WHITE LEAD, . i LINSEED OIL, BEST SPERM OIL, WINDOW GLASS,&c. kc. All of which will be sold low, and on accommo dating tc ms. Having purchased the notes and accounts of the late lirm of Turpin & i),Antignac, he particularly requests those indebted to make early payment, oct 8 ts PERFUMERY. Fg HE undersigned is now receiving a complete as'Oitmcnl of Cologne, Lavender,Florida and Honey Ualcrs, Cosmetics, Fancy and Shaving Soaps, Hair Oils, Brushes and Combs, in great va riety, which he will sell low. oct 8-11 WM. M. D’ANTIGNAC, Druggist. DRUGS & MEDICINES fjjnilE : übscriber respectfully informs his friends B and the pub ic geneially, that he has remov ed his Drng& Medicine est bii'hment twelve doors above his old stand, to No. 334, SotMh side of Broad street, d rectly opposite Messrs. C arke, McTier x. Co., where he has on hand a large and v ell select ed assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, ■ Paints, Oils, Glass, &c. which he w r ill dispose o f on the most reasonable terms. lie politely invites Physicians an I Merchants to - call and examine Iris s.ock, as he feels certain he can oiler them such bargains as w ill induce them ; , t 0 buy- Orders respectfully solicited and punctually at- ; ; tended to anu every article warranted fresh and of ; the first quality. ROBEJRT CARTER. , oct 8 swim | 1 ALL IGHA.VS FEVER AND AGUE PILLS! s \JI An infallible remedy for that distres'iug dis . ease. Numerous certificates might be given in J proof of the truly wonderful elfecls of these cele brated Pills, but it is deemed unnecessary, as they , are too well known to need recommendation. For i 1 sai» dv 1 a24, HAVILAND. RISLEY Sc Co. > I . i VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, e npHE Subscriber offers for sale six hundred and seven acres of Land, 1; ing in Columbia coun ty, part lying on (Been Brier Creek, near the Washington rua I.twenty-two miles above Augusta. 1 One hundred and thiity acres (more or less,) in the v woods, and about one hundred and seventy-five or | ? tw o hundred acres, fiesh tenable land. A large ; , Brick Bui ding two and a half stories high, and j other buildings on the place. Should any person wish to buy a settlement, they will of course look s for themselves ; and the subscriber will give any person a bargain, that wishes to buv. ALFRED J. DUNN. s September 30, 1840. wtnl c DAWSON’S FIRE AND VVAT-.R .PROOF WAREHOUSE. THE undersigned respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he continues the Warehouse and Commission bu iness at his oid stand on Mclntosh street, and solicits a continua -7 tion of public favor so liberally bestow.d the past four yeats. Having the assistance of Mr. John R. Crocker [j and Jan es C. Daw.-on, it w ill enable him to devote S his entire attention to the selling of Cotton ; in this branch of the business his friends may rely on his best exert ons. Wtn. C. Dawson jr. & Co , will keepa general assortment of Groceries at Buck-head, Morgan L. county, (the termination of the Georgia Rail-Road) e and will furnish my customers at Augusta prices, s adding freights —they will also act as agents for h me. [sept 2S-w6t] THOMAS DAWSON, (Lj/’ The Mrlledgeville Recorder, Journal, Fede ral Union, Columbus Enquirer and Southern Whig, will publish the above six times weekly. A GUMMING having declined the Ware-House and Commission business, confidently recommend Mcssits. Bus tin & Walker, to the patronage of Ins - friends, wl o ha\ e formerly consigned their produce 1 and merchandise to his care. Messrs. Bustin & Walker have leased the Ware-House and stores formerly occupied by him. X WARE HOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS. - FINHE undersigned have associated themselves in the W 7 are House and Commission Business, , in the City of Augusta, under the firm of Bustiu k Walker. They have leased the Waie House lately occu pied by Capt. A. Gumming, where they will be 0 pleased to attend to any business conlided to their care. EDWARD BUSTIN, , S ept 18 J A.VIES B. WALKER, e (XbT The Milledgeville Recorder, Standard of . Union, Washington News, Athens Whig, and Ban > ncr, will prudish the above for one month and for ward their account to us lor payment, B. & W. 1 ’ * NOTICE. ’ tt TAKE pleasure in informing the Planters and Country people at large, that 1 have made ar j rangements to do a general Grocery business in this place, and will keep constantly on hand a good as soument of Groceries, and all other articles usual ly kept for the up country trade. A. Wray will , conduct the business, and act as my duly author ized agent in the purchase of goods and everything appertaining to my business in the mercantile line. And f.om his knowledge and experience in busi ness, 1 hope to merit a liberal patronage. He will ; be found at the stand formerly occupied by John E. McDonald, where he will attend promptly to : all orders confided to him. H. G. JOHNSON. Hamburg, Sept. !4, 1840. > The Hamburg Journal will please insert the a bove four times, and present their bill to A. WR iY, Agent. BROUGHT lo Richmond county Jail, on ,e instant, a Negro Boy who 1 calls his name BILLY, and states that he belongs to John B. Miller, of Burkecoun -1 ty. lie is about 18 or 20 years 01 age, and about > 5 feet 6 inches high, dark compacted, and has a I down cast look when spoken to. The owner is re 1, nuested to come forward, prove property, pay > 4 LAWRENCE T. SHOPP, Jailor. ( charges, and take him away. sep 18 w3t tJ£ REX r T r Tb# ()irirc in ,hr ,ear ° f iSpW the s *ore of the subscriber latelv orm JaM pied hy p. D. V.-«dhop.er,K ’ AISO, the Store below the Dai ion Uont f i occupied by Walton Bonk, lately aoolv M* hC U ' y N<f' kn , s, r s bc ' uw - Bor terms to oct 9-swlm] ISAAC MOISE. y ( ’ T ~-(Possession given imme- Has If . t r V ’U iC ° ffice ° n Bro<,(1 stree U PPPO* T C Jlal ‘ ! former, y known as the Augusta Mirror office. For terms, &c.. apply to [oct 7-ts ] VINCENT & CGI EU. REN r.—Tht commodious two ppH h »use lately occupied by Dr. Garvin, Brid eßant sti cet, in the rear of the Bank of ß Au k b , Ulldin S- F or terms inquire at the Bank of Augusta. GEO. M. THEW. tf TO RENT— Two small Dwellings, PgsK Wub a ,' Vell of gooJ walcr in the Y T ard, ta't7sf.f P°h relfai^ eet ’ be,on o in g to the Es - ol i,ebecca and Thomas Quizenberry. (tl) A. 81 BLEY, Administrator. BCHOOL ROOM.—The School Room pp| in the basement story of the Presbyterian , B__y^Lecture Room will be rented, and imme diate possessien given. Enquire of sept 24 1m j. G-. DUNLAP. A-yk TO RENT, from tbe Ist October, the |||| j three small tenements on Tclfair-street, Jrivftriw,., nearly fronting my residence. Apply at my residence. PAUL FIZSIMMONS. sept 14 t s T() RENT, from first of October next, llipfi the Dwelling House in Reynold street, «T~jyLW.,first 1 elow Mclntosh street, at present occupied by W. W. 1 Jolt. For tenns apply to se Pt 4 SAMUEL CLARK. TO RENT.—The Richmond Hotel, op llipl posite the Upper Market. Apply to Bam -sß;'.la_uel Hale, Esq., or to the undersigned. Also, a dwelling house on the North side of Reyno ds street, in the rear of Parson’s Furniture 8101 e—rented last year by J. J. Cohen. Apply to sept 28-dtf CIIALESJ. JENKINS. GROCERY AND COMMISSION BUSI NESS. rpHE undersigned have this day entered into co-paitnership, for the purpose of transacting a Grocery and Commission business, in this city, under the firm of Fort, Ciopton & Malone. WILLIAM F RT, MARTIN R. CLOPTON, IRA E. FORT, CHARLES J. MALONE. Savannah, Sept. 27, 1840. oct 7-2 m SAVANNAH REFECTORY. undersigned respectfully informs his friends -I and the public, that his Oyster Establishment, and general Ordinary, is NOW OPEN for the sea son. He will have every luxury that the market or country can atlord, and prompt and attentive waiters. He also returns thanks to Ids friends for the ve ry liberal support oxtei ded to him last season, and he can assure them, that neither pains nor expense will be spared to merit public pationage. Orders from the country filled immediately, and the Oysters put up sound and fresh, in the best or der. JOHN McMAHON, Whittaker-street, near the Hay, N. B. Public Dinners and Suppers supplied in the best sty le, and on reasonable terms. oct 1 lw COFFEE AND BALE ROPE. Bags of Cuba Coffee, A S(J Coils Bale Rope, For sale by sep 3U trw2w J. MEIGS. NEW BEER. ! 4 /A BBLS Taylor’s superior NEW BEER, L Just received and for sale by ! oct 5-31 VV. 6r J. NELSON. NEW CANAL FLOUR AND GOSHEN CHEESE. 1 |A/A BBLS new Wheat Canal Flour, X U7 ijt 50 casks prime Gosiren Cheese. For sale by [oct 5-3t] T. S. METCALF. WILLIAM BOSTWICK, HUS JUST RECEIVED his usual supply of Fall and Winter DRY GOODS. Also —A full Stoi k of GROCERIES, To which he would invite the attention of his old Customers, and the public generally, as they will be sold on the most reasonable terms, at his Old Stand. oct 1 trwlm (A/Y HALF bbls No. 1 and 2 Mackerel. 5 half do No. 1 Shad, 50 boxes Sperm Candles, 25 boxes smoked Herring, 10 kegs Goshen Butter, 10 half bbls Rye Flour, 25 boxes Pickles assorted, 4 cases Mustard, 1 do prepared French Mustard, SO bags Java Collee, 25 do Cuba de., 5 boxes Starch, 2 bbls Scotch Barley, 26 boxes Cheese, Received and for sale by sept 30 trwSt JOHN COSKERY. FRESH TURNIP SEED, &c. LARGE white flat Dutch TURNIP; Do. Globe; Yellow purple top Ruta Baga; Large Drumhead Cabbage; do Bergen or great American do; do Cape Savoy do; • do Red i utch do. for pickling; Long Orange Carrot; do black Fall Radish; White and red Swiss do; Red and white Clover Seed; Lucerne or French Clover Seed; Blue Grass Seed; Herds do do. The subscribers have lately received the above variety of Garden Seeds, all of whidh theywariant to be fresh and genu.ne,and offer them for sale at reasonable prices. GARVIN k HAINES, Tine 29 Augusta and Hamburg. INSURANCE CO. of COLUMBIA, S. C. fIIHE Stockholders of this Company having de -1 termined lo close its business, notice is here by given of 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. Those who may have claims againsj the Com pany, through this agency, will present them for adjustment to J, G. DUNLAP, Agent, may 9 canallflouk, POTATOES, &c. 20““is 1 !! ':z:} 75 bbls Irish Potatoes in line order, 40 I bis Onions, do do 2500 bunches Unions do do 25 boxes Underwood’s assorted Pickles 50 dozen do superior Mustard 15 boxes Colga'e’s No. 1 Starcli 60 doz boxes fable Salt 10 boxes No. 1 Chocolate 300 lbs Bologna Sausages 10 bbls Soft Snell Almonds 5 bags fresh Filberts 5 bags fresh Madeira Nuts, just received and for sale by W. J. NELSON, oct 5 6t FASHIONABLE BONNETS. JUST RECEIVED, Ladies fashionable Florence Cotttage Bonnets, do do English Tabinet, do. Misses do do Straw, do. do do Florence, do. do do Swiss, do. White and Colored Palm Hoods, Ladies Palm Leaf Cottage, do. French Wreaths and Sprigs. Together with a variety of new Fall and Winter Goods, to which the attention of the public is re spectfully invited by WM. H. CRANE & CO. sept 22 2w BUTTER, CHEESE, &c. a FIRKINS choice Goshen Butter, U 25 Boxes do do Cheese, 30 bbls Iri'h Potatoes, 1500 lbs. Cod Fish, 10 bbls Omens, 1000 bunches Onions. Just received and for sale by oct 2 (6t) W. & J. NELSON. CHOICE LIQUORS AND HINES, 0> superior old Cogniac Brandy, Otard, Du prey & Co’s brand, 10 pipes sup’r Bi.mdy, A. Scignette brand, •> 3 “ Domestic Brandv, 5 pipes superior Holland Gin, 2 ** Old Madeira Wine, 25 i casks Sicily “ « 2 i “ Old Port 20 j “ Sweet “ Loring’s brand, 20 bbls Whiskey, 6 20 bbls N. E. Rum, Just received and for sale by oct 5-trw6t W. & J. NELSON. LANCASTEUIAN SCHOOL. THL Exercises in the above Institution, will be resumed on Vqxday next, the sth Octo ber. There i> a Male and Temale department. It is a Fret behoof, and those who desire its advanta ges, have only to send the pupil. oct 2 3t RICHMOND ACADEMY. THE Exercises of this Institution, will be re sumed on Monday, October sth. W. ERNENPUSCH, Rector. A. Cunningham, President. oct 2 lw B. L. NEHR, RESPECTFULLY informs friends and the puoiic generally, that he ha*s icmoved from, his old stand to Washington-st., adjoining his new | building at the corner of Ellis and Washington-sts., | where he otfers for sale, on the most moderate terms, all those articles which are usually found in our Confectionaries. oct 2 3» NEW GOODS.] RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON have jast re- '' ceived and are now opening a splendid as- j sortment of Fresh and Seasonable DRY GOODS, | which they offer low. Call and sec. sept 24 | OTICE. —The copartnership existing in this INI city for some time past, under the firm of Baird & Rowland, has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. Persons having business with the firm, will please call on B. Baird, who continues the Warehouse and Commission Business on his o.vn account, and is authorized to settle all the ! business of the late firm. BENJAMIN BAIRD, A. ROWLAND. Augusta, August 27, iS4O. tOctl A CARD. THE subscriber has returned to the city, and. will again resume hss profession, the teaching of Music on the Piano and Guitar. Thankful fur past favors, he solicits a continuance of the same. ’1 hose desiring my services will please leave their address at Mr. Parsons’ Furniture Store, or the dwelling of Mrs. Carts, corner of Campbell and Ellis street. OTTO HERRMANN, sept 10 1m GEORGIA RAIL-ROAD. On and after Monday October 12th, the Passen ger Cars will run to Buck-head, six miles East of Madison. Leave Augusta 6P. M. arrive at Buck he*d 2A. M. Leave Buck-head I*. M , arrive at Augusta A. M. oct 9-3 t (£T NOTICE. —The Rail Road Passenger Train between Charleston and Hamburg, will leave as follows: UPWARD. Not to leave Charleston before 7 00 a' i*. “ Summerville, “ - - 8 30 “ “ Georges’, - ** - 10 0 “ “ BranchvHle, “ - 11 00 ‘ “ Blackville, - “ -100 r. u “ “ Aiken, - - “ - 300 Arrive at Hamburg not before - 400 DOWNWARD. Not to leave Hamburg before 6 00 a. m. “ Aiken, - “ - 730 “ Blackville, “ - • 915 “ Midway, “ - - 10 30 “ Branchvill “ - - 11 00 “ “ Georges’, " - - 11 45 31. “ “ Summerville," - -1 lop. m. Arrive at Charleston not before 2 15 Distance —136 miles. Fare Through—slo 00. Speed not over 20 miles an hour. To remain 2( minutes each, for breakfast and dinner, and not longer than 5 minutes for wood and water at any station. To stop for passengers, when a white flag is hoisted, at either of the above stations; and also it Sinealhs, Woodstock, Inabinet’s, 41 mile T. 0., Rives’, Grahams, Willeston, Windsor, Johnsons 1 and Marsh’s T. O. Passengers no will breakfast at Woodstock and dine at Blackville ; aown, will breaKlast at Aiken an d dine at Charleston. may 4 GEORGIA RAILROAD. ON the 30th of September the Georgia Railroad will be opened to Buck Head 6 miles East of Madi son. after which period the iales of freight to the i several station along the line, for Cotton and gen eral merchandise will be as follows: Cotton per bale Merd’z per 100 lb, Belnir, 25 " " 6 " Beizelia, 60 « -‘ 10 “ Dearing, Thompson, 70 *• " 20 *• " Camak, 87$ " " 25 W arrenton, 1,10 “ “ 25 « Gumming, 1,10 “ “ 25 « Crawfoidville, 1,25 “ « 33£ “ “ Jefferson Hall, 1,37 i “ « Greensboro’, 1,50 « “ 40 " *• Buck-Head, 1,70 « " 40 « « And afrer the Ist of November to Woodvilie, Athens Branch 1,50 “ « 40 *• “ No single packages taken to either of the above stations for less than 25 cents. All Cotton bags tom while in possession of tiie company will be mended at their expense. RICHARDPETER, Jr. AugU, Jept2s Sup. Transportation. GEORGIA RAIL ROAD. OF HOUR. The Passenger Train, carrying the great mail between New York and New Orleans, leaves Au gusta every day at 6 p. m., and arrives at Greens boro at 1 a. si. Leaves Greensboro at 9p. ai., and arrives at Augusta at half past 4 o’clock, a. m. Stages run in connection with this train from Greensboro for New Or,cans, (two daily lines) via Indian Springs, Columbus, Montgomery and Mobile; for New Orleans, tri-weekly, via Clinton, Macon, and Pensacola-, for West Point and Wetumpka,via Barnesville, tri-weekly for Rome, tri-weekly via Covington, Decatur and Marietta; for Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee, tri-weekly, via Athens, ' Gainesville and Cassvillc; for Washington, Wilke county, tri-weekly, from Double Wells ; for New ■ Orleans, daily, from Warrenton, via Sparta, Mil- 1 ledgeville, Macon and Columbus ; for Milledgcville, ri-weekly, via Greensboro and Eatonton. Connecting with these lines are branch stage, lines to Tallahassee, Columous, M iss.. I uscaioosa, | Newnan, uoweia county,Ga., and Clarksville, Ha bersham countv, kc. Fare on the*Rail-Road to Greensboro $4 25. Office Georgia Rail Road <& Bk’g Co. } Augiutu, Ltecemoer 9, 1839. \ Office S. Carolina Rail Road Co. ? Hamburg, May I, 1840, 3 ON and after this day, the passenger train from Hamburg will arrive in Charleston at 2\ o’clock, p m. in lime lor dinner. may I Office Transportation S. C. C. & R. R. Co. ? June 2d, IS4O. 3 Information to Travellers North and South. oTWITHSTANDING the destruction of the bridges over the Savannah River, at Augusta, by the late freshet, travellers are respectfully in formed that anangements have been made for pa«s ing the river, and mat the Cars leave Hamburg and Charleston daily at the usual hours and arrive as formerly. WM. ROBERTSON, Jr. Agent Transportation PUBLIC SALES. Large Sale of Furniture, at Auction. BY RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON. THIS DAY, Will be sold at the Eagle & Phoenix Hotel, the f urmlure and Stores, belonging to the same. Con sisting ot eather Beds of excellent quality. Mat passes. Bolsters, Pillows, Blankets, Bedsteads, and 20 Cotts, Pavtllioos, &c. Centre, Dining and Card Taoles. r l able Cloths, Towels. Buieaus, Side boards, Washstands, Bowls and Pitchers. Rockin* Chairs, Mantle and LookingGhisses, Entry Lamps®, Plated and Brass Candlesticks, Wardrobes, Solas j Brass and Iron Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, one’ fine toned Pianoforte, Carpets, Cooking Uutensils, Crockery, Large Iron and Copper Kettles, Brandy, Gin, Wines, Slq. &c., with many other articles, too numerous to mention. ALSO, One Extension Top Barouche, but little worn. - SP P 30 Terms of Sale Liberal. VINCENT & OGIER’S EXCHANGE OFFICE. CHECKS AT SIGHT ON NEW YOhK, PHILADELPHIA, j AND CHARLESTON, In sums to suit purchasers. For sale bv VINCENT & OGiER, Broodrstreet, opposite the Masonic Hall, oct 1 ts AT PRIVATE SALE. BBLS New CANAL FLOUR, a first rate aiticle. Just received and for sale by j oc 't 6 IV. E. JaCKSuN, Auctioneer. BROKE loose, on Friday, the 3d of ! NJuly, in Broad street, Augusta, Ga., a JL chesnut sorrel HORSE, with a notable blaze 111 his face. The white does not run down straight in the u>ual way, but is very much in clined to the left; with a long thick tail. He had on a new snaffle bridle, with long stout reins; a I good saddle, with a dark blanket. Any person j taking up said Horse, will be suitably- rewarded by leaving him at Mr. ALMOND’S Sta'ble. july S> Subscribers having purchased at Messrs. X C.F. Hoffman & Co’s Sale of Staple and Fan cy Dry Goods, Millenary, &c. &c., a portion of their best, well selected Slock at an unusual great re duction of prices, offer them on the best terms to t the public who aie respectfully invited to call and 1 examine them, at the Store opposite the ruins of the Planters’ Hotel. Also, an invoice of verv desirable articles re cently purchased in New York, for cash, have just been received, which will complete the assortment generally found in their line. sept 30 lw J. M. C. fle D. FREELAND. F. A. MADGE, IMPORTER OF FRENCH TRAVELLING and FANCY BASKETS, has constantly on hand an extensive and handsome assortment at his store, No. 130 Broad street, Augusta. Aiso, he has an nexed to the above business. Fancy Straw Bags, Oil L loth Reticules, Tooth Brushes, Fancy Specta cle C ases. Shaving Brushes, and a great variety of • laney Straw Baskets, &c. &c. ail of which will be ! sold at low prices. sept 12 NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS, FOR GENTLEMEN’S WEAR. NOW receiving byway of New York, per the last Steam Ships, from London, a choice and well selected assortment of Superfine West of En gland lloths, ( assimeres and Vestings; which will be made to measure, in the latest and best style. Also, a great variety of New Style Fancy Arti cles, Ready made Clothing, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Shirts, Under Shirts, Erawers, &c., sc. All of which will be sold at the lowest cash prices. The public are respectfully solicited to call on the un dersigned, whom they will always find at home, at No, 26S.JJroad-9lreet opposite tne State Bank sep 29-swtlnov WILLIAM O. PRICE. UNITED STATES MAIL LINE, TO NASHVILLE, Tcnn. H. N. Wilson respectfully informs public that his splendid line of Four Horse Post Coaches is running from Greens boro to Spring Place, Ga. via Gainesville and Cass ville, in connexion with Col, Ramsey’s Line to Ross’ Landing and Nashville, and Maj. Wells’ Line to Athens and Knoxville, Tenn. 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 rr> Seats can be secured on application to G. W. DENT, Agent, | mar 23 —6m U. S. Hotel, Augusta, Ga. | ALLIGATOR LINE FOR MOBILE^ Via Greensboro’, Eatonton, Clinton, Macon, Per ry, Pindertown, Bainbridge, Chattahoochie, lola, St. Josephs, Pensacola, to Mobile. The Proprietors 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 running | 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 cauntry, only 210 miles of staging. Stages leave Bainbridge lor Tallahassee via Quin | cy, immediately on the arrival of the Alligator Line from Greensboro’, and immediately on the arrival of the boats from lola. ffjr* 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. aprii 21 ly GEO. W. DENT. Agent. FURNITURE AND PIANO-FORTE WARE-HOUSE, No. 236 Broad street, Augusta, Georgia. The subscriber, having previr us y TjT'~3ft bought out the interest of A. Z. Bau ta *'umiturc Warehouse, has now associated himself with one of jßj&tja the largest manufacturing establish w *\ 1 ments in lXew York, flatters himself » that he will be able to offer to the public an assortment of Furniture, superior in point of workmanship and durability, to any heretofore j 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 carnot be excelled for sweetness of tone and durability, in tba southern climate, b v any manufactory in the United States. Our instru ments arc selected with the greatest care, by one who is a competent judge, and a written guarantee is furnished in every instance, if required C. A. Platt returns his thanks to the public for their former patronage, and solicits for the company tfliat share of public patronage Heretofore bestowed on himself. Tne business in future will be con aucteu ov iap2’ GHAS. \. PLATT & C.o AUGUSTA FURNITURE WARE HOUSE. \ D. H. SILCOX., 303 Broad street keeps at all times for sale, a large as- sortment of Cabinet Furniture, of J superior w’orkmanship and well sea soned materials, made expressly for the Southern climate. Every arti cle in the above business, with all the of new patterns,continually received. Persons wishing to purchase can do a well at this establishment as at any of the Norths em manufactories. To be sold for cash or good city acceptances. mar 20 I i* J 11 11 ■■»mi mi i, PUBLIC SALES. EXECUTOR’S SALEr ~" be sold, cn the first Tuesday rn Novem ▼ T ber next, at the lower market house in the city of Augusta, within the usual hours of sale, MA™ 510 ! 3 belongiu*; to the estate of Martha i Cilnlan,deceased. Sold by order of couit. fora division. Terms at sale. WM. H. JONES August 31, IS4O. Executor. POSTPONED ADMINISTRATOR’S &A. Ji. * A GREEABLE to an order of the Inferior Comt J\. ol Richmond county, when sitting for ordi nary purposes, will be sold, on the lirst Tuesday in November next, at the court house in Stewart county, a lot of land belonging to the estate of l ot " illiams. deceased, containing two hundred two and a half acres, 1\ ing and being in the county of w.tewait. bold for the benefit of the heirs and cre ditors. Terms of sale cash. c . , . WILLIAM GLOVER, Adm’r. September 4, 1840. NOTICE. l\ r ILL be sold on the first Tuesday in Decem wt her next, at the Lower Market lloxj-c, be tween the usual houis of sale, one Negio Woman named Hager, the property of Robert barber, de ceased. Sold by order of the Honorable Inferior Court of Richmond county, while sitting lor oidt nary purposes, for the benefit of the creditors of saio deceasd. C. J. COOK, Administrator, o i the Restate of Robert Baiber, dec’d. September 30. IS4O. AN EXPERIENCED OVERSEER* WHO ha= been the agent of the Rev Juriah Hams, at his Burke plantation for five years, offers his services to ihc planters of Ge r gia or Alabama. Address the sabscriue. at Frier’s Ponds, iiurka county. HIGHTOWER DAVIS, sept 9 * wS* AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY. ri'SHE duties of this SEMINARY will be resumed _l_ on or about the 15th of October, by Mis H, L. Moise, assisted by competent and efficient Teach ets. All the branches of a complete English Edu cation will be taught. Also French and other Languages; Vocal and Instrumental Music, and Drawing and Painting in all their branches. TERMS. pj-. (y. of 3 mOS. I For English —from $S to sls 00 “ French and other Languages, *lO 00 “ Music on the Piano, 20 00 “ “ “ “ Guitar,. 10 00 “ Drawing and Painting, 12 ()0 “ Boarding and Lodging, lights-and fuel, 50 00 A limited number of young ladies can be com fortably accommodated in the immediate family of Mrs Moise, whose attention will be devoted to their morals and deportment. sept 23-ts (O' Tfie Edgefield Advertiser will insert above ti.ree times-and forward bill. BROUGHT TO JAIL, on the 2Gth .tu rn pustla-t, a yellow man by the name of LEWIS, about five feet seven inches in *■>l height, quick spoken, carpenter by trade, , says he belongs to James Shaekelloid, of Newbern, North Carolina, but is in tire employ of Thomas Daves, of Greensboro, Alabama. Also, at the same time, a black man bv the name of ULYSSES, plaisteier by trade, about live feet six or seven inches high, and says he belongs to Jesse Gibson, Greene county, Alabama. The own ers are requested to prove property, pai charges and take tnem away. JAMES HALL, Sh’ff. Warrenton, September 5, 1840 C$ A d k REWARD,; —Left the subscriber’* TfJ LLFLI Plantation,rear Quincy, Florida,on the Slh ult, a negro fellow by the name of Joshua. He is about 30 years old, 6 feet high, incline* to to stoop forward when walking, commonly wears large whiskers. He had on, when he left, a blue twiiled homespun coat and osnaburg pantaloons. He sometimes calls himself Joshua Bush, having formerly belonged to a family by that name, near the Lower Three Runs, in the State of South Car olina. Joshua is well known in the city of Sa vannah, on the Savannah river, and in Au:;u=ta, Ga., where he is aiming to- get; and from there, very probably, he will make his way to Charles ton, S. C. 1 have some reason to believe he has a forged pass. CjT The above reward will be given for his ap prehension and delivery tome at my plantation in Florida, or SSO if lodgen in the State of Georgia or South Carolina, so that 1 can get him. sept 4 S; WINKLER. NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.—The subscribers a:e now receiving and opening their fall and winter stock of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, among which are many seasonable and desirable articles, to which- the attention of lb# public is respectfully invited. sept 4 WO. 11. CRANE & Co. PLANTATION FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale the Plantation lately owned by Mrs. Urquhart, deceased,sit uated in Burke county, adjoining the town com mon of Waynesboro, containing about 1014 ac res. Gn the premises are a two story brick dwelling in thorough repair, gin house, overseer’s house, and all necessary out buildings. The place being we.l known, a further description is deemed unneces sary. There will al«o be sold with the place, if deni ed, the stock of Cattle, among which are some fine milch cows, hogs, horses, plantation utensils, &c. A bargain may be had, and terms made accom modating to an approved purchaser. Possession given Ist January next. W. E. JACKSON, sept 10 WARE-HOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS. THE subscribers will continue the Ware-house and Commission Business at their old stand, j where they hope to receive the same liberal patro j nage that has been given to them, for years past. Our location being centra! and near the whaives, combines as many advantages as any similar estab lishment in the city*. In the lite disastrous fresh et we sustained some injury, but as little perhaps as any other ware-house in the city, having the same quantity of produce on hand. Our Ware house and close-stores are in good order for the re ception of produce or Merchandize, and strict at tention will be devoted to either when entrusted to our care. BAIRD & ROWLAND. Augusta, July 28, 1810. UstNov. SIOO REWARD. Ranaway from the wA mbscribcr on Tusday, Ist of Septem- A. ber, PETER, a boy about 30 or 32 years of age, dark skin, high cheek bones, rath er small e>es, stoops a lit*le, about 5 fe. t 10 inches high, legs a little inclined to bow, and feet turn a little our, and would weigh perhaps 15U lbs., broad shoulders and very strong, a Cooper by trade; was severely whipped about six months since, and probably retains the marks on his shoulders and thighs, nas a downcast look, is very humble to ap pearance in disposition, speaks rather low, and can read tolerable well. Had on when he left, I think, a blue broadcloth coat, second hand, and a white hat of an inferior quality, and black pantaloons; while at work, is very intent and labors very hard—was purchased about 10 years since, from a Mr. Williams, of Wilmington, iNcnth Caio.ina. Twenty-five dollars Reward will be paid lor the apprehension of said buy, if taken within the State, and fifty dollars if taken out of the State. One hundred dollars wi 1 be paid for proof lo tire convicLon of any white man having inveigled him away. RUFUS K. EVANS. September 14, IS4O. 3t TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. ax RANAWAY from the subscriber, In ing sax in Morgan county, near Park’s Budge, on the Oconee river, m/ negro man . elson, about twenty five years of age, six leet high, well proportioned, a little yellow, of a good countenance, high forehead, his upper eve teeth decayed, which is easily perceived when he talks or smiles, and has little to say unless spoken to He left my premises cn the 9th of August, and wore oil a pair of homespun nankeen pantaloons, and took olf with him a pair of blue Kentucky jeans, and a cloth cap. Nelson is a tolerable black smith, and fond of gambling, and is sure, if taken up, to deny his name and his owner’s name, as he has runaway twice before. Once I got him out of Augusta jail, and once from Charleston, S. C. I purchased him from Benj. Davis in Hamburg.— Any inlonnation will be thankfully received, and the above reward will be paid for his lodgment in »ny jail so that i get him. sept 3 w2m JOHN C. WOOD.