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JOHN. J. Ivitl), NOTARY Pf;RLlc, tvill be thanklul to his IrieiMs for any part of bu -iness in the above line, w will be attended to #ig rectuuoe. Ac. » oct 24 ' L. PENjjIV, ■ Misiatvre Painter. J Masonic Hall. Specimens may be seen at hft room, or at the Book Store °fH- A. Richmond. 5 nor 18-trwtf ANDREW J, ATTORNEY As LAW, nov 25-tJ I Dalohnega.Ga. j fl* H. CINNIXGI|AM, & Co., GESKRAL COMMISSIok MERCHANTS, Savawwah,|ga. 2m JOHN It. STAFFORD, ATTORNEY As LAW, jyn] J Clarkesville, Ga. ii. ii. oviiilmv, ATTORNEY | 'T LAW , feb 25 Jefferson, .lackson county, G AUGUST US* REES, ATTORNEY | iT LAW , *ept 5-ly Madison Morgan county, Ga. THE READING ROOM Attached to this office is to subscribers, and strangers introduced by ther'i„ every day and eve* rung [Sunday evenings exited) until 9 o’clock. Subscription >6 ; tor a ol two or more $lO KENTUCKY KMT IsA XOn7amT MERINO Wlif'lL SOCKS. JUST received and for sa|; by t‘ie subscribers, 200 pairs of fine Saxonl and Merino WOOL iuCKS, knit by the ladies o| Kentucky. dec 15-dlw Whi! H. CRANE & CO. N"0. 1 COTTON OSN.vlflJ RGS.—A few Shies just received on consignment, and will be sold low, by [dec i2-lw]t W. G. NIMMO. ON CONSIGNMENT.— yl bags Rio and Cuba COFFEE just landing f rom boat, and for sale by (dec 9-dlOt HOPijINS & STOVALL. IjIRESH GARDEN SEfsX —A large and ex , tensive assortment offflresh English Gar den SrF.D always en hand, %nd suited to the ap proaching season, at wholesale or retail. All or ders from merchants, Planted?, and ethers, execu ted with neatness and despatch. BOV 3b w&trw G.-jiIVIN & HAINES. ADVANCES will be in Checks at sight, on Cotton consigned to pur friends in Charles ton. nov 4 ts t. | . . T 11 ME. —300 casks Lime',‘first quality, and in 4 good order, expected tij;arrive, will be sold low from the wharf, by f oct 28 ts * GAEvOELLE A RHIND. f Cl HINESE COTTON SH|:D.—The subscriber ) has for sale a quantity )k the above Cotton Seed, which produces a bush-from eight to te* feet ia height, and yields fiom tl’o to three thousand pounds to the ac re. A. C. BRYSON, nov 7tf 3*7 street. I READY MADE CLOThlnG.—Just received a large supply of V\ infer Clothing, compri sing almost every article in o;Jr line, which are of fered for sale low by J. D. CRANE & CO, nov 14 Ii d&w2ra RICE. —A fresh supply jy|t received, and will be kept constantly ou I fiand, and for sale in quantities to suit purchasers j by nov 2C-tf GAR OELLE & RHIND. OILS AND PAINTS. — rale Winter Strained Lamp Oil, I Pale Fall Strained Lamp Oil, Whale } “ Train t “ Linseed ; “ In quantities to suit purchasers. Also, a general assoitmeiD of Paints, Window Glass, kc.&c. For sale by | GARIIN & HAINES, oct 14 f ; 232 Broad-street. ALE, MACKEREL, SALMON. BBLS Poughkeepsie-Yle, 25 kitts No 1 SalmoC 25 do No 1 Mackerel, 10 half bbis No 3 dc-J 20 boxes Sperm Cai.JSes. dec 9-dlw For sale by j| S. BEERS & CO. PRUNES, RAISINS, Are. pr FANCY boxes Pruj-es, 0 X# 20 boxes Raisins, 11 25 half boxes do. i| 5 cases Genoa Cißpn, 10 doz Havana Vk serves, 25 “ Boston PIT les. dec 0-dlw r For sale by S. BEERS & CO. LAW NOT ICE. MY old friends and the; jublic are informed, that I have resumes the practice of the LAW, and have taken into c j!partnership my son, John James Flournoy. Our Office is in Augusta, i the second floor of the United Stales Hotel, nex>: door above Mr Cos kery. [nov 23-tf] Tft OS. FLOURNOY. MUSIC TUF 'ION. THEODORE GROENEVU.It, Prafeessor of Music, pi eposes to con;;r|iencc a course of in struction on the Flute at apj early period, at .he Music Room of Mr. H Parsers. Gentlemen wish ing to join a class, will plea?*: - leave their names, with Mr. Parsons,or at Mrs.Ufcrt’s boarding-house He will al«o give lesson on the Piano Forte Guitar, Clarionette, and Violpßcell®. nov 18 ___ * 1_„ SHAVING AND TOILET jSO APS.—Forty dif ferent varieties, among which are American Saponaceou* Compound, | Guerlain’s AmbrosialC:|. i am, l in p otS- Langier’s Oleop lane, ? Ring’s Verbena Cream, * J Rove, Aimond, Mu*k, Olive, &c. &c. Also a good assortment ts fine scented, cheap Toilet ’and Shaving small boxes, suita ble for retailers and family i&€, from the most cel ebrated manufactories in thi* country and Eur« For sale by RISLEY & Cv. die 8 £ TEN DOLLARS REWARD.—Lost on Satur day evening, while goiOg; to the iieorgia Rai - road, a Pocket book contain! ij several bank him, and other papers of no value tyt to the ow ner. e above reward will be paid the delivery ot me pocket book with all the papers, to GARVIN} At HAINES, dec 1 I Druggists. Extract of roses.-«-Rosc water. Milk of Roses, some splendul Cologne \V ater, real French and American ; Floridf* VV ater, Honey - ter, Lavender Water,Macassar Oil, genuine, Bear Oil, Indian Dye, Essence of 'lJvre, kc., Ac. For sale by HAVILANA RISLEY & Co. dec 8[ i ~ - EAST POWDERS, for raising Buckwheat and Batter Cak*s perfectly Sight, and ready for bakiag the instant they arvjmixed. VV rth the e powders any quantity can h »? prepared in a few minutes, which renders their |ise more convenient than veast, and avoids thpi possibility of cvei having sour cakes—-a superior 1 aracle, with oirec tion*. For sale by ii,- nlcl ~v rn nov 13 HAVILAgD, RISLEY & CO. LAMP OIL—A supply best Bleached Lamp Ot7 just received and b >' *tvv« dec 10 GA LVIN to HAINES. ALMON [IS. A SACKS fresh Almoi -sj u st r eceived and lU for sale by \ * E. JACKSON, april 27 Auctioneer. SHAVING AN LI TG I LET SOAPS. I?ORTY different varietic-,. among which are Ameican Saponaceous C impound, | Guerland’s Ambrosial C earn, U n p 0 ts. Langier’s Oleophane, Ring’s Verbena Cream, J Rose, Almond, Musk, PLm, Olive, &c. &c. From the most celebrate, lanufactones m this country and Europe. For ?s|e by nov 18-if HAVILANp, RISLEY & CO. P' R P‘ , , r 8f ; F ? AND CIDF.R.-M LM,. of *- u T o,,rc ;s Ale ’ Just received and foi sale by * e '’ trwfit w. & J. NELSON. G^of^netf SKEY » &c *~ 6 pipes Holland Gm, oi superior quality. 3U bhis. Gin, Phelps’ brand 40 bbis. Whiskey, ’ 10 bbis. Domestic’firandy, 50 ooxes Hull & Son’s Candles. 2..» boxes Speim ,jo 1.3 casks Cheese, i 10 firkins choice Gchen Butter j Just received and for sale by * ! trw6t ~ W. A: J. NELSON. 4 S \ I S ATION WANTED—As Teacher in an h b F a young man who tn graduated at Y r ale College. Testimonials of t t ° h rno * a 1 , l and literary character from the faculty i, ol lege can be produced. Please address m. h. J. through the Avgusta P. O trw&wlt” T NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY. HE annual meeting will be holdeu at the Eagle & Phceuix Hotel, on Tuesday, 23d in slant, at ti’clock, P. m. WM. T, GOULD, Secretary. C ZT The Anniversary Dinner will be on the table at half past 7 o’clock. Members intending to par :akc of it, will please notify one of the un de, signed before the day of meeting, and also report the number of guests they mav invite. T. J PARMKLfcE,} r W. P. RATHBUN, f- <- omrn ‘ttee of J. M. ADAMS, 3 A riaß s em cnts. dec 15 t( j MECHANICS’ RANK STOCK. 6)6% SHARES of the capital stock of the Me- chanics’ Bank, for sale l»y nc>\ 20-ts W. E. JACKSON. Auctioneer. OLD PEACH BRANDY—A choice article, for saleb y SIBLEY' & CRAPON. Hamburg, August 10, 1840. c> C> SHARES of the Bank of Augusta Stock, <0 <0 for sale by oct 13 RUSSELL &, HUTCHINSON Auc’rs. LIME.— 123 barrels of LIME, in line order landing, and for sale by «ct 20 * W. K. JACKSON. EATSFOOT OIL. —A good article ot Neats foot Oil for Harness. For sale by nov 14 GARVIN fc HAINES. PEAS, HAY, AND OATS—For sale by’ N. B. MOORE. DOV 27 swim Cl OMPC lUNDBONKSEF CANDY-M-or the cure J of Colds and Coughs. A very pleasant arti cle. For sale by GARVIN & HAINES, nov 28 fTBNRAIN OIL, &c. —Tram Oil, Plaster Pans and 1 -Jilder’s Whiting,for sale in quantities to suit pnrehasers, by GARVIN <te HAINES. r»ct 14 2E77.T-A TO RENT, from the Ist October, th« jlUll three small tenements on Tel fair-street nearly fronting mv residence. Apply at ■ny residence, PAUL FIZSIMMONS. sept 14 ts LOST —A POCKET with various notes ; among which is one against A. Phil lips, for one hundred and seventy-six dollars, pay able to Wrn. H. Conelly; three or four notes against Jno. G. Howell, amounting to one hundred and ferty or fifty dollars, payable to D. W, Young blood ; everal notes made payable to the subscri ber, by John R. Wells, and fifteen or twenty notes payable to the undersigned, which are not par ticularly remembered. Any person finding the above papers, and placing them in the hands of Mr. Thomas Davis, Augusta, or the undersigned at Louisville, will be suitably rewarded. dtc 11-3 t PHILIP S. LEMLE YIJ’ATCH MAKER.—The subscriber has re- I f nfoved to No. 137 Broad street, near the Centre stieet market, where he carefully repairs every description of WATCHES on reasonable terms,and wairants his work to perform well. He also employs a Spoon Maker, and will have Silver Spoons and Laules made to order. A small rem nant of Watches, Jewelry and Silver Ware for sale at low prices. JOHN GUIMARIN. dec 10 ly PIANOS, PIANOS, PIANOS. A. PLATT A Co. having just received tneir sp.endid assortment of Piano Fortes, comprising twenty in number, and from several different manufactories, of which are Lord k Comsron, Boston, T. Gilbert, of Boston, also the New-York Manufacturing Co. and Meacham’s,ot Albany’, besides others, which we now offer to the public twenty per cent less than they have here tofore sold in Augusta, A guarantee furnished in every instance. Mr A. Iversoi says he can recommend the Bos ton instruments, and also the New-York instru ments wRh the utmost confidence. dec 10 JUST RECEIVED BY J. P. SETZE—2 cases very rich domestic COTTON FRINGES, with additional supplies of Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, which will be sold low foi cash or approv ed dec 7-trw2w* PIANO FORTES, AT MANUFACTURERS’ PRICES. H PARSONS offers for sale Piano Fortes from , CHICKERING k MACKAY’S,of Boston, R. NU NNS, CL ARK k Co. and STODARD, WOR CESTER &: DUNHAM, of New \ 01k, at the low est Factory Prices, adding freight and exchange only’. Order? will be received for instruments on the same terms, and no advance required until the in strument is received and approved. tf-d**c 11 GEORGE C. ALLEN, ( Formerly connected with the House of Benedict 4" Benedict; Be:-edict Benedict 4- Co.,a?id Samuel IV Benedict.) IMPORTER OF ENGLISH. FRENCH, AND SWISS WATIHES AND JEWELRY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, No, 30 Wall street, up stairs. New Y«rk. HAS on hand, and is constantly receiving, al descriptions of Lever, Duplex, Chronometer Kcpc ating, Lepine. Anchor Escapement, Ruby Cyl indei, ana Verge Watches. Abo, Diamond Pins Kings, Gold and Siver Pencil Cases, Guard Chains Fob chains. Seals, Keys, and all descriptions 0 Jewelry. His goods being paid for in cash before they leave Europe, he will sell at the lowest pos sible prices, at wholesale or retail, and til his goods will be warranted to be first rate. rrj* Watches, Jewelry, Silver Platt, Diamonds, and other valuable Stones, exchanged or bought. nev 17 w2m *_ TO PRINTERS AND PUBLISHER**'. IN HE subscribers have made arrangements with thVsnanufaclurers for keeping on hand in this citv a general assortment of TYPE, PRESSES, CASES FURNITURE, and PRINTER’S MATE RIALS generally, which can be furnished to order at 12 hours notice. We have a sufficient stock now in stoic, to enable us to pat up a complete News or Job Printing Office, without being obliged to order any portion from New Yoik. As tu Warehouse has been established at the earnest re commendation of many ot our friends in the inte rior towns, we beg leave to claim .rom them su - ficient pationage to enable us to increase and keep up Ihc establishment on a scale sufficient to make it an object to all parties. All of the above materials are sold on the same terms a* in New York, with the usual charges loi insurance, freight and exchange. BURGESS k WALKER, dec 9-1 w 85 East Bay, Charleston, S. C. GEORGIA INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY. . A MEETING of the Stockholders of this Com pany, will be held at their office, on Monday, the 21st December next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Bv order of the Board. nov 18-td J. MILLIGAN, Secretary. w,ToTICE. —A meeting of the Stockholders ol \ the Bank of Brunswick will be held at their Age nev, in the city of Augusta, on Monday, the £*th day of January next, for the purpose of elcct ”, - Board of Directors, and for the transaction of anv other business that may come before them, anyomeru 1. C. PL ANT, Cashier. frunswick, Nov 26,1540. , f exchange coffee house, Xo. 288 UroadHt., Augusta, Cco. TH E Subscribers would beg « , I a=a : H ave ,0 inform their friends and , tbe public, and strangers in par- ISigafl , titular, that they have opened the above estaohsh ment, directly opposite the Chronicle and Sentinel Office and the Georgia Railroad Bank—formerly known as Hall, s Carnage Repository. In opening the above House, no pains has been spared 10 render the sojourn of their friends and customers agreeable and pleasant. Their Bar is stocked with the choices Liquors, Wines, 1 &c. Jn connexion with the establishment they have opened a RESTAURATEUR, where travel ers or transient customers can always obtaiu a Breakfast, Dinner, or Supper, of Flesh, Fish,Fowl, Oysters, &c., of :he choicest kind, which will be served at the shortest notice. On the arrival of the Savannah bouts they will receive a sup ply ot fresh Oysters—as they have an agen? in Sa -1 | vannah to select tneir stoca of Oysters, the public , may rely on obtaining at this establishment a bet [ ter article than can be had elsewhere. Their House will oe open at all hours. Passengers bv .; the RMlroaas will find it to their advantage to call, as they can obtain their refreshments at any time' ?u d be in readiness for the 6 o’clock train of cars that leave Augusta for the north and south. Boarde.s can be accommodated by the day, week I or month. No pains will be spared to give salis , Action to all who may favor them with'a call, as ; their Larder is stocked with the best the market t affords. MILLER k BUTTERFIELD. N. B.—Their Staoling arrangements are such that they feel satisfied they will give general satis faction. (j ec 3 CRACOVIENNE BUTTONS for Ladies ; Log Cabin Necklaces; new style Reticules, kc.* j Log Cabin Brooches ;O. K. do.; Log Cabin Kevs. . ami Hard Cider and Eagle Pins,&c. Also—A fine assortment of Silver Spoons, Forks, i Cups, Pitchers, and Breakfast and Tea Sets. I Foi sale bj CLARK, RACKETT, & CO. ■ ! nov 3 II AVILA ND, RISLEY & CO., AGENTS FOR THE Melvill Laboratory, OFFER for sale, in quantities to suit puicha sers, • I Melvill’s Black Ink, in 4,6, S, 10,12 and 24 02 j bottles. Melvill’s Black Ink Powder. Welvill’s Red Ink. Melvill’s Paste Blacking, 3 sizes, j Melvill’s \\ ater Proof Paste for Leather. Melvill’s Leather Varnish. J liese articles from long use have established a reputation unsurpassed by any other us the kind j now before the public. * nov 13 SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS. THE subscriber has trade arrangements wit the most extensive Instrument makers in the. j Union, and is now and will hereafter be supplied I with all the various Surgical Instruments in com t mon use, and can, at short notice, have Instruments of any description made to order. Physicians will please call and examine his , stock and prices, WM. M. D’ANTIGNAC, j oct 8-ts Druggist. F. A. MAUGE, IMPORTER OF FRENCH TRAVELLING and FANCY BASKETS, has constantly on hand ■ an extensive and handsome assortment at his store, . No. 130 Broad street, Augusta. Also, he has an . nexed to the above business, Fancy Straw’ Bags, ; Oil Cloth Reticules, Tooth Brushes, Fancy Specla l cle Cases, Shaving Brushes, and a great variety of Fancy Straw’ Baskets, &c. arc. ail 01 whicn will be sold at low’ prices. sept 12 AT PRIVATE SALE.—A desirable Residence, with one hundred and fifty acres of land, on the Sand Hills, near Augusta. ALSO. A good two hor«e Barouche and Harness. RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON, oct 23 Auctioneers. TOOTH POWDER. —A superior article that will give the Teeth a pearly whiteness, — strengthen tne gums and sweeten the breath. Also, —A good assortment of fine Tooth Brushes. For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY it Co. nov 18 BUTTER, CHEESE, &c. A G\ FIRKINS choice Goshen Butter. X £ 15 boxes “ “ Cheese. «• 40 “ No. 1 Herring. Just arrived, and for sale bv nov 3 W. E. JACKSON, j HAY’S LIN AM ENT, WARRANTED to cure the Piles, or the mo ney will be refunded. Prepared by the subscriber from the original receipt, and put up with gieat care by Dr. F. Ransom, who has also manufactured the article sold by “ one Comstock ” for several years, to which he is ready to make oa’h, giving the preference to this article in conse quence of the superior quality of the ingredients, and the extreme care in preparation. Sold w’holesale by WM. J.BURRITT & CO., 12 Gold street, New-Y'orK. For sale oy ROBT. AUSTIN fc CO., nbv. 4 Soie Agent ia Augusta. WINDOW AND PICTURE GLASSTof various qualities and sizes. Bby lU—lO bv 12—10 by 14—11 by 14—12 by 14—12 ov 16—1*4 by 16—14 by 18—14 by 20—io by 20—1*6 by 20 —16 by 22—18 by 24—20 by 24 —24 by 28—and 2S by 36 inches. Also, Glaziers’ Diamonds. For sale bv nov 18-ts HAVTLAND. RISLEY sic CO. ■'VT’EW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.—Tne subscribers are 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 the public is respectfully invited, scot 4 _W VI. if. CR ANE & Co. EXTRACT OF ROSES. —Rose Water, Milk of Roses, Cologne Water real French and American; some splendid Florida Water. Honey Water, Lavender Water, Macassar Oil genuine, Bears Oil, Indian Dye, Essence of Tyre, &c. &c. For sale by HAVTLAND, RISLEY , k Co. nov 18 _____ (GENUINE COLOGNE WATER. Farina’s genuine Cologne Water, in long and short bottles, warranted of the very best quality; for sale n boxes of half a dozen each, for family use, or by single bottles. Also, a large assortment of Fancy Soaps, Odorous Waters, Extracts, Hair Oils, and Curling Fluids, 1 of the best quality, al Apothecary Hall, 232 Broad • stieet, by GARVIN &. HAINES. 1 nov 25 INOR COUGHS AND COLDS—French Jujube < Haste, Hoaihound Candies (superior,) Klielhorn’s Hoaihound Lozenges, American Cough Drops, , New England Cough Syrup, ; and other celebrated remedies for Coughs and ; Colds,for sale by HAVILAND. RISLEY & Co. dec S r T OST —On the Wrightsboio road, between this city and Butler’s Creek, a Leather POCKET ; BOOK, containing sundry accounts due the sub scribers. All persons are cautioned against trading for any papers due us, and all who owe us are cautioned against paying their dues to any one but ’ ourselves. A suitable reward will be given to any ’ one who will return said Pocket Book and con > tents> HAND k SCRANTON. “ _nov G ts Bulbous roots, hyacinths,&c.-a se lected assortment of elegant Bulbous Roots, Hvacinths, Dahlias, kc., just received and lor sale bj : GARVIN fc HAINES. dec 10 ' Mll.l.|XKKV AMI DRESS MAKING. TK M ISS HAINES, Milliner and Dress Maker, . \\ has removed to the first house above the Methodist Church on Green street, and would be ’ thankful for a continuance of the patronage here -1 tofore extended. . , . . All orders executed with neatness and despatch. nov 12 r YVuFONT’S POWDER.—oOO kegs FFFg. sport p I j ing Pewder. 50 i kegs do. do. f 15 1000 do. Blasting do. Just received and for sale by Kt 2* GARDLLLE & RHIND, BOSTON rum. — so bands DOW landing and f ° r ** lc *>>• J. MEIGS; decß trwSw SALE, below cost., the French Medical Dictionary, in 60 volumes. Enquire at this ( °™ ce - - ♦ nor 7 w ts V*"OTICE.—The fiimof R. C. BALDWIN & CO. si will be continued under the provisions es the < will of the late R. C. Baldwin, until the 24th day of July next, when it will expire by its own limi tation. M. WILKINSON,?/ . „ , 1 JAMES HALE, £ Sur ™'. Part’s. THOMAS TAYLOR. Ex’r. Augusta. Nov. 12. IS4O. d3t w&trw2w ■\T OTICE. —Ail persons having unsettled busi- XN ness with the estate of R.C. Baldwin, de eased. will please settle the same with the con cern of R C. Baldwin A Co., the surviving partners being the authorised agents of the estate for that purpose. THOMAS TAYLOR, Nov. 12, IS4O. [d3t w3m] Qualified Ex’r. X T OTICE.—AII persons having demands against is tiie estate of Richard C. Baldwin, late of Augusta, deceased, are required to present them duly attested within the time prescribed by law, and all persons indebted to said estate, will make pay ment to THOMAS TAYLOR. ISov. 12, 1840. [6w6t j Qualified Kx’r. • Avgusta, December 9, 1840. £| REGIMENTAL ORDER.—An Election will be held on the first Monday in January JHK next, at the City Hall, in this city, for a Vw COLONEL, to command the 10th Regiment Ur G. M.; vice Col. Samuel C. Wilson, resigned. The poHs will Ie opened at 10 o’clock, \. m., and closed at 1 o’clock, p, m. By order of GEO. W. SUMMERS, B. G. Capt. M’GOLRICK, 122 d Disl. G. M. Capt. MITCHEL, 120th Dist. G. M. j _ dec ! 1 wtd I SCOTTSBORO IE >1 AI.E INS Tll'L Tl/ SHALER G. HILLYER, Principal. THE exercises of this institution will be resum ed on the Ist day of January next. The ac ademic year will comprise two sessions of five months each. The first, begining as aoove stated, will close on the last day of May ; the second, will begin on the first day of June, and close on the last of October. A few days recess will be given in the early part of Summer. The course of studies will embrace the literary and scientific subjects usually taught in simi'ar institutions, including the Ancient Languages, if i desired. The services of an accomplished profes sor of Music will be engaged for the next year. Other ornamental branches will be provided for, so soon as the state of the School will authorize it. Terms. —Young ladies fourteen years of age, without regard to advancement, will be charged $25 00 p«*r session. , Y ounger pupils will be charged in the primary department sls 00 per session ; in the Academic, lor the subjects of Geography and Arithmetic, to gether with exercises in Orthography, Reading, and Penmanship, S2O 00 per session. For English Grammar, History, Belleslettres,Mathematics, and other more advanced sciences, $25 00 per session. In the ornamental department charges will not exceed the usual rates. Books and Stationary will be furnished if desired at Milledgeville prices, A small contrioution for wood will be required of each pupil. Payments , will be expected in advance ; and no pupil will be admitted for a less time than one session Excellent board may be had in the village at ; prices varying from $lO to sl4 per month. The Principal is prepared to accommodate a few. In conclusion, the Principal would respectfully i commend his school to the favorable consideration of the public. He confidenly believes that, as to ’ location, it may safely compare with any in the country. Its exceedingly healthy climate, central position, and intelligent refined society, give to it peculiar advantages. As to bis qualifications for the responsible task which he has undertaken, he takes Hit liberty of referring to the following gen tlemen. He does so without consulting them, be lieving_that it will meet their approbation, and relying cheerfully upon their candor, viz: Gov. McDonald and Di. Fort, of Milledgeville; Hon. Wilson Lumpkin and Colonel Hamilton, of Athens ; Capt. Joseph Jones and Joseph Maxwell, Esq. of Liberty ; Dr. West, of Augusta ; Hon. M. | A. Cooper of Columbus ; Rev. G. F. Heard,of Mo bile ; Judge Cole, Col. F. Carter, Thomas Butler, and Wiley Cullens, Esqrs., of Scottsboro. N. B. The village ol Scottsboro is situated four miles from Milledgeville, on the road to Hawkms vilie. 2t Scottsboro, Decembers, 1840. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD, ■ax Left the subscriber’s plantation, rear VR Quincy, Florida, on the Bth ult., a ncgi>> j fellow by the name of JOSHUA. He Is i « i about 30 years old, 6 feet high, inclines to j stoop forward when walking, commonly weais I large whiskers. He had on, when he left, a bine j twilled homespun coat and osnaburg pantaloons, | He ometimes calls himself Joshua Bush, having formerly belonged to a family by that name, near the Lower Three Pvims, in the State of South Cai olina. Joshua is well known in the city of Sa vannah, on the Savannah river, and in Augusta, Ga.. where he is aiming to get; and from there, very probably, he will make his way to Charles ton, 9. C. I have some reason to believe he has a forged pas«. The above reward will be given so; his a}- ( 1 prehension and delivery to me at my plantation in Florida, or SSO if lodged in the State of Georgia or SoutA Carolina, so that I can get him. sept 4 S. WINKLER. NOTICE. «X LODGED as a runaway in the jail of •JpC Abbeville District, South Carolina, ou VpL the 29th ult., a negro man about tljirty five or forty years old, stout built, five feet ten inches high, and ready spoken, who calls himself MARCH,and says he belongs to Robert Homes of county, Ga. He had, when ap- paper purporting to be a pass, and almost illegible, dated 22d July, 1840, granting him leave to pass to Wynsborough, Fairfield District, South Carolina, until the 25th May next. The owner of said slave is hereby required to come for ward and prove his property, or the said slavo shall be dealt with according to the law of the State of South Carolina. aug 25 wly J. H. COBB, S. A. D. Georgia, Columbia county, Dist. No 7. <■l William Adams tolls before me one jLwT*\ MARE MULE, twelve years old, dark C A hav. 15 hands high, two white spots or the lelt shoulder, hair rubbed off the right thigh, roach mane, no brands discovered, apprai«ed by Michael Megehee and A. Eady, to $35, this 21st November, 1810. JOHN MEGEHEE, J. P. A true extract from the Estiay Book. DAVID HARRIS, Clerk. December 9, 1840. w2t Georgia, Columbia county, Dist. Fo I. E. W. Williams tolls before me one HORSE, 14-j hands high, six or n ? A seven years old, two white spots on his left side, and a star in his forehead, appraised by John R. Smith and Allen Tully, to $75, this 18th day of November. 1840. JAMES L. WHITCOMB, J. P. A true extract from the Estray Book. DAVID HARRIS, Clerk. December 9, 1840. w 3t A3l E R ICAN HOTEL, Madison. Morgan County, Ga., -»'«'TILL be ready for the reception of Boarders \\ and Visitors early in January next. The subscriber is now making arrangements to pul an addition to bis house, which will make it 71 feet , long and 48 wide, all of which he intends fitting up in convenient and pleasant rooms. The building will be of brick entire, and is situated ou the Pub lic Square, nearest the Kail-ioad Depot,and within avciv short and pleasant walk. His large new stable will 'soon be completed, and will be well ’ prepared for keeping horses; his ostlers and ser vants will be of his own family of negroes, and such as are capable and Dusty, and although the subscriber has had no personal experience in tav ern keeping, but from lib- long business habits and ’ general observation, be flatters himself with the belief that be can satisfy the community, and keep a bouse worthy of patronage, oct 17-wJm JOSEPH M. EVANS. rpy- The Augusta Constitutionalist, Charleston Courier. Columbus Enquirer, Montgomery Adver tiser, and Federal Union, will publi-n the above once a weec for two mentn# ana lorwart the* tcceuats. PUBLIC SALES. ——— ■ i Executor ’* Sale. BY W. E. JACKSON. Op the first Tuesday m January next, at the lower market house will be sold, belonging to the es tate of Matthew Nelson, deceased. The following Negroes: Daniel, about 16 years or age ; Jane, about 50 ; aad John, about 55. Also, the Brit kyard known as Mar&halFr, occu pied at present by S, L. Basford, containing abdut acres, with the improvement- thereon. Terras at sale. JAMES HARPER, J, JOHN NELSON, S** December 16, 1840. Estate Sale. lIY W. E. JACKSON, TO-MORROW MORNING, At 11 o’clock in front of my Store, will be sold, belonging to the estate of W. J. Evince, 1 Bay HORSE, Saddle and Bridle. By order of the Executors. dec 16. BY W. E. JACKSON. On Thursday 17th lust., at 11 o’clock in front of my Store will be sold, if not previously disposed of at private sale 75 Shares of the Capital Stock of the Georgia Insurance and Trust Company, dec 11 Valuable Real Estate. BY W. E. JACKSON. On the first Tuesday in January next, at the low er market house, will be sold. The lot and improvements on the North side of Broad street, at present occupied by W. J. Nel son, having a front on Broad street of 52 feet 6 in., and extending back ISO feet to Jone" street. Terms at sale, W. H. NELSON, ? Surviving dec 11 JOHN NELSON,S Co-part’rs. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA. Annual Announcement. THE exercises of this Institution will be re sumed on the Sixteenth of January, 1841. Applicants for admission to the Freshman class will be examined critically as to their knowledge of tne Latin, Greek, and English Grammars (pros ody included), also upon the Anabasis of Xeno phon, as contained in the first volume of the Col lectanea Graeca Majora—or any equivalent selec tion in the same volume; also upon Pl.ny’s Let ters—or Sallust—or Livy. Above all, they will be expected to evince great readiness in Arith metic. For admission to the Sophomore class, in addi tion to the above, the applicant should have read and completed the first volume of the Majora, and the first book of the Udyssy, or their equivalents. The odes of Horace, with attention to prosody ; with Tacitus’ Life of Agricola, and his Germany. In Mathematics he will be examined on all Day’s Algebra, and on the first three books of Playfair’s Geometry. Punctual attendance on the first day of term is desirable, as well for the sake of the Student as for the good of the institution at large. Good Board may be obtained in private families at from ten to twelve dollars per month. College Fees, including Tuition, Room-rent, Servant-hire, Library, &c.. Fifty Dollars, payable I in advance, viz: thirty dollais on the 16th of Jan uary, and twenty dollars on the Ist of August. There are three Examinations in the year. Ist. i During the first fortnight in April. 2d. The week j before Commencement. 3d. The Fist week in i October. i Vacations.—One week after Commencement day, and from November Ist to 15th day of Janu i ary following, i The Faculty is organized as follow s ; Rev. Alonzo Church, D. D.. President and Pro fessor of Moral Philosophy, Metaphysics and Po ; litical Economy. James Jackson, A. M., Professor of Natural j Philosophy and Chymistry. B. Hull, M. D., Professor of Mathematics and i Astronomj’. i Malthus A. Ward, M. D., Professor ot Mine ralogy, Geology and Botany. Rev. William auk, A. M., Professor of , Greek and Modern Languages. James P. Waddei. A. M., Professor of Latin, Archaeology, and belles-lettres. , Charles F. McCay, A. M., Professor of Civil | Engineering, and adjunct Professor of Mechanical Philosophy. Nahum H. Wood A. M., Tutor in Mathematics. James Jackson. Inspector and Librarian. C. F. McCay, Secretary to the Faculty. A. HULL, Sec'y Board of Trustees. Athens, December 11, 1840. dec 15 4t WOOD W ANTED. ! O EALED proposals will be received until the | 25th inst., by the Commanding Officer, fin i furnishing United States Troops, stationed at Au \ gusta Arsenal, with 120 cords good Oak Wood, i upland growth. The cord to measure I2S cubic feet, and to consist of straight round sticks, cut in lengths of 4 feet, and to be not less,than 3 inches in diameter, nor to exceed 10, Sticks of larger size than 10 inches, if reduced to proper dimensions by splitting, will be admissible, but no cord shall be composed of more than one half split wood. Augusta Arsenal, Dec. 1, 1840. trwtd XOST. —On Thursday evening last, 10th inst., A between S and 10o'clock, when passing from j the subscribers Store to Messrs. Russell & Huteh , in-en’s Auction, to the sale of Mr. llobby.s Books, one common size calf-skin POCKET BOOK, con taining one $5 bill of the Central Bank of Georgia, some little worn ; one $2 bill of the City Council of Columbus, very much tom ; one $2 bill of Brunswick, Marietta ; one 50 cent • bill of Bruns wick, Marietta, Ga.; one $1 oil! of Whites’Eac torv money, Elbert county; one £1 bill of Ruck ersville; one 37A cent bill ofCentrai. R. R.’Ga., and various small b 11s of the Ice Company and Georgia Railroad, all amounting to about sls. The prin c.pal contents of the Pocket Book were various Promissory Notes given to the subscribe!, and some -mall accounts which are of no value except to the owner. [dec 14-31] JESSE WALTON. LOST. ON Tuesday evening, the Bth inst., a Calfskin Pocket Book, about half worn, containing one hundred and thirty or thirty-five dollars—a one hundred dollar bill on the Georgia Raihoad Bank, a twenty dollar bill on the Merchants’and p anters’ Bank, Columbus, the others not recollect grove, amounts nor date not recollected, —also a bill of groceries, bought of C. B. Hitt & Co., and a Tavern bill. I suppose I lost it at the ticket office oi the Georgia Railroad, as that was the last place at which I recollect of having it out. A liberal re - ward will be grien to the finder by leaving it with U. B. Hitt & Co. DAVID HULL KM AN. nee 10 dfil* NOTICE. 4 LBERT ADAMS would respectfully announce to thte Ladies of Augusta and vicinity that he lias just arrived in this city with a newly invented machine for pressing Bonnets, and is now piepared to Bleach, Press, and alter Straw, Florence, and Leghorn Bonnets in the best and most fashionable style, removing the spots and cleansing them so they will be nearly as good as new. Orders from the country solicited, which will be promptly and faithfully executed. Charges will be reasonable—and no work delivered until paid for. N. B.—Wanted two or three GirN who have had some experience in sewing straw ; also, seve ral apprentices to the above business. A good assortment of fine Leghorn and Straw Bonnets for sale. Rooms up stairs, round the comer of Campbell and Broad streets, formerly occupied by Messrs. A. J. fie T. W. Miller. sw3m-nov 20 DRUG STOKE. ’•afM. M. D’ANTIGNAC, (Late Turpin fie D’ f Antignac.) has removed two doors below his former stand, to the Stare recently occupied by E, VV, Spofford, and is now receiving in addition to his former «lock. a large supply of DRUGS fie MEDICINES, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, BEST SPERM CIL, WINDOW GLASS, &c. &c. All of which will be sold low, aud on accommo dating terms. Having purcha-cd the note- and accounts of the late .firm of Turpin fie D,Antignar, he •parlicular.y requests those indebted to make early payment. oCI i * v - D| ’ SALES. Kl SSELI, dTIIUTCHINSUN. THIS DAY, At 10$ o'clock, will be sold, in front of our store, close consignments, *25000 Segars, 10 btls. Northern Apples. j 10 “ Onions, 20 “ Irish Potatoes, 4 casks Cheese, 10 bbis, Monongahela Whiskey, 4 halfpipes Cogniac Brandy,’ ’ 10 doz. assortcJ Coidials, 5 baskets C hampagne. ALSO, 1.) keg* choice Goshen Butler, 10 Bedsteads and Mattresses, kc. C Terms cash. Administratrix's Sale. HY RITSSBLL A IH TCHINSON. ON the first Tuesday in January next will be sold at the lower market in this city, in obe dience to an order ol the Inferior Court of Rich mond county, when sitting for ordinary purjtoses. the following property, belonging to the estate of Michael \V aggoner, late of said county, deceased, \iz : one house and lot whereon he formerly re sided, on Broad street; one tract of land (his for m#r summer scat) containing one hundred and to ty acres, six miles from the city, well improved; avid three Negroes, Joe, Stephen and Peggy. Sold lor the beueiit of the heir« ami creditors. FRANCES M. WAGNER, Adm'x. November 4, is uy Administrator's Sale, BV RUSSELL k HUTCHINSON. ON the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the lower market House in the City of Augusta, within the usual hour of sale, all the Real Estate in said city, belonging to .las. Leverich, deceased. Also, Ten Negroes be longing to the estate. Sold by order of Court for the benefit ot the heirs and creditors of said de ceased. Terms cash. P. H.MANTZ, 1 Admini- J. A. CAMERON, trators. October 31, IS4O. Administrator's Sale. BY RUSSELL A HUTCHINSON. ON the hrst Tuesday in January next, will bo sola at the Lower Market House in th* City of Augusta, within the usual horns of sale* one Negro man, named 808, belonging to the es tate of Mary Johnson, deceased. Sold by order of the Court for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. P. H.MANTZ, October 31,1840. Vdministrhtor. Administrator's Sale. BY' RUSSELL A HUTCHINSON, ON the first Tuesday in January next will be sold at the lower market, in obedience to jm order of the Inferior Court of Richmond county, three negroes, viz: Billy,Sandy and George, belong ing to the estate of John Hatfield, late oi said county, deceased. Sold for tne benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. JESSE KENT. Adra’r. Novemucr 4, 1840. OILVER SPOONS, Silver Forks, kc. A goop assortment, for sale by nov 3 CL ARK, R jCKETT & CO. NEW GOODS. THE subscriber has just received a fresh lot of desirable GOODS, such as Muslin de Lames, black and colored grounds, rich colors, A new and beautiful style of tig'd Silks ai d Satins, Black ground Prints, with a variety of other desi rable Goods, all of which will be sold low. nov 24-trw2w WM. CLAGETT. ji. ~a TO RENT. —At low prices, until the pfsan Ist October next, the following Stores and MiuU Dwellings. Possession given immediately. The Store No, 203 Broad street. t: “ t; 209 cor. Broad and Campbell sts. The Dwelling No. 207 Broad street, over Russell Si Hutchinson’s Store. The Cellar under Brown k McCalTcrty’s Print ing Office. The Dwelling on Campbell street, fronting east end Jones street. The Dwelling on Campbell st., next the above, near Reynold street. Rents payable Ist April and Ist October, by notes w-ith approved endorsers. Tenants to pay for the use of Hydrants. Apply at the Bank of Augusta, to GEORGE M. THEW. dec 12 sw3w a !) TO RENT. —The Store on Broad str.. No. 247, now occupied by Messrs. J. W. I U & T. S. Stoy. Also, the two Stores above, being Nos. 219 and 251. Apply to July 25-trwtf HENRY H. CUMMINS. BROUGHT to Richmond county Jail sttU on the the 7th of December, 1810, a negio man, who saysJiis name is WILLIS. The y, said negro is about thirty-five years of age, dark complexion, about six feet fiigh, and says he belongs to Mr. Leavy Turnipsced, who resides ftlteen miles from Columbia, S. C. The owner of the said negro is requested to come forward, prove property, pav charges, and take him away, dec 9-trw3t LAW KENT HT. SHopp, lailor. SPLENDID C ARPETS. SNOWDEN K SHEAR have received from New York a large supply of supeiior Ingrain, TJire Ply, Brussels, and striped Vcntiian CARPETS, of rich and splendid patterns, with Rugs to match. Also, superior White Welsh and Gauze Flannels, and a great variety of other articles suitable for t h present season, to which they respectfully invit the attention of the public. oct 27 HYDRAULIC CEMENT CISTERNS. f |AHE subscriber having had several years ex perience in building Cisterns, upon a new and improved plan, v ith filters atlacned to them, in the State of New York, would inform the public in general that he is now a resident of this city, and is prepared to serve the public in the above business. Kesidenceou Jack son street, south of the Mansion House. dec 10 trw’3rn JOHN N. SCOFIELD. BAGGING, ROPE, AC. r ort PIECES 44 inch Bagging, H a Ij lb*. i)UU per yard; 200 coils Bale Rope ; 50 ps. heavy milled and bleached Sacking ; 1 bale plaid and striped Hemp Carpeting. For sale by GARDELLE k KHIND. oct 23 ts SURGICAL INSTRL »1 ENTS. i GENERAL assortment of SURGICAL IN STRUMENTS of the best English and Ame rican manufacture, kept constantly on hand and for sale by us, at very reasonable prices. AM orders for Instruments to be made to order, executed at shortest notice. GARVIN fc HAINES, doc l-ts Pn»gEi«U. A GREAT HARGAIXOF ERED! f|XHE plantation fifteen miles from Augusta, in I Richmond county, late the residence of (Jen. David Taylov jr. Enquire of Mesers. James and Augustus Jl. Anderson, Burke counts, or ( olonel Henry H. Gumming. Augusta. ei .7.1 s b'- sworn WATCHES. —Fine Gold and Silver Lever, and Duplex Watches, warranted to perform well. Also, Indepcrdent Second Watches, for timing horses. For sale very low by nov 3 CLARK, RACKETT A Co. PLANTATION UOH SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale the Plantation lately owned by Mrs. Urquhart, deceased,sit uated in Burke counts', ad join lag the town com mon of Waynesboro, containing about HM4 acres, tin the premises are a two story brick dwelling m thorough repair, gin house, overseer a house, and all necessary out buildings. Ihe place being wc 1 known, a further description is deemed unneces- Sa, fhere will also be sold with the place, if de«ired, the stock of Cattle, among which are some tine milch cows, hogs, horses, plantation utensils, kc. A bargain may be had, and terms made accora- Aao lating u> an approved pureawer. Po#se«uon given Ist January next. '> • E- ■»K>U.N sept 10