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JOHN* J • 1< V Hl* , NOTARY PURLIC, Will be thanki'ul to his friends for any part of bu siness in the above line, which will be attended to witn rectitude, Ac. oct 24 L. PENNEY, MINIATURE PAINTER, Masonic Hall. ■Specimens may be seen at his room, or at the Book 11 store of H. A. Richmond. _ ANDREW J. MANSELL, I .ATTORNEY AT LAW, I nov 25-ts Dalohnega, Ga. j W. n. CUNNINGHAM, & Co., I GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, f ©ct 31 Savannah, Ga. 2m j JOHN U. STANFORD, attorney at law, B Jvl7j Clarkesville, Ga. | H. li. OVLRUV, attorney at law, feb 25 Jefferson, Jackson county, G AUGUSTES REES, ATTORNEY AT LAW, septs-ly Madison Morgan county, Ga. THE READING ROOM Attached to this office is open to subscribers, and I strangers intioduced by them, every day and eve- Siung (Sunday evenings excepted) until 9 o’clock. Suuscription >5 ; lor a him ol two or more $lO KENTUCKY KNIT SAXONY AND MERINO WOOL SOCKS. JUST received and for sale by the subscribers, 200 pairs of tine Saxony and Merino WOOL I nuCKn, knit by the ladies of Kentucky. dec 15-dlw ' WM. H. CRANE & CO. N’ O. 1 COTTON OSNABURGS. —A few bales just received on consignment, and will be sold low, by [dec i2-.l.wj W. G, NI.VIMO. ON CONSIGNMENT. —71 bags Rio and Cuba COFFEE just landing from boat, and for sale by (dec 9-dlOt HOPKINS & STOVALL. GARDEN SEED.—A large and ex * tensive assortment of fresh English Gar den Seed always on hand, and suited to the ap proaching season, at wholesale or retail. All or ders from merchants. Planters, and other?, execu ted with neatness and despatch. boy 3b wfctrw GARVIN k HAINES. A DVANCES will be made, in Checks at sight, on Cotton consigned to our friends in Charles lon. GARDELLE & RHIND. nov 4 ts I IMF.. —300 casks Lime, first quality, and in A good order, expected to arrive, will be sold low from the wharf, by oct 2S ts GARDELLE k RHIND. CIHINF.se COTTON SEED. —The subscriber j has for sale a quantity of the above Cotton Seed, which produces a bush from eight to te« feet ia height, and yields from two to three thousand pounds to the acre. 11. C. BRYSON, nov 7 ts 357 street. READY MADE CLOTHING. —Just received a large supply of \\ inter Clothing, compri sing almost every article a our line, which are ot tered for sale low' by J. D. CRANE k CO. nov 14 * dkw2ra RICE. —A fresh supply just received, and will be kept constantly on hand, and for sale in [ quantities to suit purchasers, by nov 20-ts GARDELLE & RHIND. |~YILS AND PAINTS. —Pale Winter Strained Lamp Oil, Pale Fall Strained Lamp Oil, Whale “ Train I Linseed “ ; In quantities to suit purchasers. Also, a general assoitmeat of Paints, Window I Glass, kc. kc. For sale by | GARVIN & HAINES, I oct 14 232 Broad-street ALE, MACKEREL, SALMON. BBLS Poughkeensie Ale, 25 kitts No 1 Salmon, 25 do No 1 Mackerel, 10 half bbis No 3 do. 20 boxes Sperm Candles, dec 9-dlw For sale by I. S. BEERS k CO. PRUNES, RAISINS, Ae. r a FANCY boxes Prunes, £)XJ 20 boxes Raisins, , 25 half boxes do. 5 cases Genoa Citron, 10 doz Havana Preserves, 25 “ Boston Pickles, dec f)-dlw For sale by I. S. BEERS k CO. I LAW NOTICE. '% | Y old friends and the public are informed. 31 that I have resumed the practice of the LAW, and have taken into co-partnership my son, I John James Flournoy. Our Office is in Augusta, on the second floor of the United States Hotel, next door above Mr Cos [ kery. [nov 23-tf] THUS. FLOURNOY. MUSIC TUITION. rpHEODORK GROENEVELT, Profeessor oj 1 Music, pioposes to commence a course of in struction on the Flute at an early period, at the Music Room of Mr. H Parsons. Gentlemen wish ing to join a class, will please leave their names. With Mr. Parsons,or at Mrs. Cart’s boarding-house He will al«o give lessons on the Piano Forte Guitar, Clarionctte and Vloloncells. nov IS __ SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS.—Forty dif ferent varieties, among which are American Saponaceous Compound,Y Guerlain’s Ambrosial Cream, I p ot<!> Langier’s Oleop lane, Ring’s Verbena Cream, J Rose, Aimoiid,Musk, Palm, Olive, kc. kc. Also, a good assortment of fine scented, cheap Toilet and Shaving Soaps, in small boxes, suita ble for retailers and family use, from the most cel ebrated manufactories in this country and Europe. For gale by HAVIL.VND, RISLEY k Co. dec 8 TEN DOLLARS REWARD.—Lost on Satur day evening, while going to the Georgia Rail road, a Pocket Book containing several bank bills, and other papers of no value but to the owner. The above reward will be paid on the delivery of the pocket book with all the papers, to GARVIN A HAINES, dec 1 Druggists. EXTRACT OF ROSES. —Rose Water, Milk of Roses, some splendid Cologne Water, real French and American ; Florida Water, Honey Wa ter, Lavender Water,Macassar Oil, genuine, Bear’s Oil, Indian Dye, Essence of Tvre, kc., kc. For sale by HAVILAND, RIsLEY k Co. dec S} Y'EAST POWDERS, for raising Buckwheat and Batter Cak*s perfectly light, and ready for baking the instant they are mixed With these powders any quantity can be prepared in a few minutes, which renders their use more convenient I than yeast, and avoids the possibility of ever I having sour cakes —a superior article, with direc tions. For sale i»y nov 13 ‘HAVILAND, RISLEY k CO. jAMP OIL—A supply of best Bleached Lamp A Oil, just received and for sale by dec 10 GARVIN A HAINES. ALMONDS. i /A SACKS fresh Almonds, just received and Ivl for sale by VV. E. JACKSON, april 27 Auctioneer. SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS. different varieties, among which are Aincicau Saponaceous Compound,') Guerland’s Ambrosial Cream, ( . D Langier’s Oleophane, ( m * 0 s * Ring’s Verbena Cream, J Kcee, Almond, Musk, Palm, Olive, kc. kc. From the most celebrated manufactories la this country and Europe. For sale by aov IS—ts HAVILAND, RISLEY A CO. Fresh beer and cider.—3s ibis, of John Taylor’s superior t ream Ale, 30 bbis do rider, Just received and foi sale by dec 15 trw6t W. & J. NELSON. Cl IN, WHISKEY, kc. —5 pipes Holland Gm, f of superior quality. 3U bbis. Gin, Phelps’ brand, 40 bbis. Whiskey, 10 bbis. Domestic Brandy, 50 noxes Hull k Son’s Candles, 25 boxes Speim do 15 casks Cheese, 10 firkins choice Goshen Butter, Just received and for sale bv j dec 15 trw6t * W. AJ. NELSON. 4 SITUATION WANTED —As Teacher in an Academy or Family, by a young man who | recently graduated at Y’ale College. Testimonials i as to moral and literary character from the faculty |of the College can be produced. Please address j H. S. T. through the Augusta P. 0. dec 15 Irw&wlt* NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY. THE annual meeting will be holdeu at the Eagle & Phceuix Hotel, on Tuesday, 22d in stant. at O’clock, P. M. WM. T. GOULD, Secretary. ( fj * The Anniversary Dinner will be on the table at half past 7 o’clock. Members intending to partake of it, will please notify one of the un designed before the day of meeting, and also report the number of guests they mav invite. T. J FARM EL K£, a r c W. P. RATHBUN, > * omrmttt>e oi J. M. ADAMS, S Arrangements. dec 15 td. MECHANICS’ DANK STOCK. • (5)6) SHARES tlie ca pßal stock of the Me chantes’ D ink, for sale by nov 20-ts W. E. JACKSON- Auctioneer. OLD PEACH BRANDY—A choice article, for sale by SIBLEY k CRAPON. Hamburg, August 10, 1840. G> G) SHARES of the Bank of Augusta Stock, (•) for sale by oct 13 RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON AucTs. LIME. —123 barrel? of LIME, in fine order landing, and for sale hv oct 20 ' W. E. JACKSON. IKTEATSFooT oIL. —-A good article ot Neats -13 foot Oil for Harness. For sale by nov 14 GARVIN HAINES. IJEAS, HAY, AND OATS— For sale by X N. B. MOORE, nov 27 swim C' 1< IMPOUND BONKS EC CANDY—For the cure ) of Colds and Coughs. A very pleasant arti cle. For sale by GARVIN k HAINES, nov 28 FBIRAIN OIL, kc. —Train Oil, Plaster Fans and a Gilder’s Whiting,for sale in quantities to suit purchasers, by GARVIN A HAINES, oct 14 TO RENT, from the Ist October, th« JssssH three small tenements on Tel fair-street. |3ul|s||{ nearly fronting my residence. Apply at my residence. PAUL FIZSIMMONS. sept 14 ts 10ST —A POCKET WALLET, with various _A notes ; among which is one against A. Phil lips, for one hundred and seventy-six dollars, pay able to Wm. H. Conelly; three or four notes against Jno. G. Howell, amounting to one hundred and forty or fifty dollars, payable to D. W. Young b!ood; 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, dec 1 l-3t PHILIP 8. LEMLE- MAKER.—The subscriber has re moved to No. 137 Broad street, near the i Centre stieet market, where he carefully repairs i every description of WATCHES on reasonable terms,and watrants his work to perform well. He also employs a Spoon Maker, and will have Silver Spoons and Ladles 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. tl A. PLATT k Co. having just received J . tneir sp.cndid assortment of Piano Fortes, comprising twenty in number, and from several different manufactories, of which are Lord k Coinston, Boston, T. Gilbert, of Boston, also the New-York Manufacturing Co. and Meacham’s, 01 Albany, besides others, which we now offer to the public twenty percent less than they have here tofore sold in Augusta. A guarantee furnished in every instance. Mr. A. Iversoa 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 case? very rich domestic COTTON FRINGES, with additional supplies of Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, which will be sold low for cash or approv ed paper. dec 7-trw2w* PIANO FORTES, AT MANUFACTURERS’ PRICES. H PARSONS offers for sale Piano Fortes from , CDICKERING k .MACKAY’S,of Boston, R. NU NNS, CL ARK k Co. and STODARD, WOR CESTER k DUNHAM, of New \ oik, 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 A Benedict; lie' edict Benedict Co,, and Samuel W Benedict.J IMPORTER OF ENGLISH. FRENCH, AND SWISS WATCHES AND JEWELP.Y, 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 Repeating, Lepine. Anchor Escapement, Ruby Cyl inder, ana Verge Watches Al>o, Diamond Pins Rings, 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, an£ *ll his goods will be warranted to be first rate. Watches, Jewelry, Silver Plate, Diamonds, and other valuable Stones, exchanged or bought, nov 17 _ w2m* TO PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS. lUIE subscribers have made arrangements with the'-mr.nufaclurers for keeping on hand in this city, 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 Y r ork. As thi- Warehouse has been established at the earnest re commendation of many of our friends in the inte rior towns, we beg leave to claim from them suf ficient putionage to enable us to increase and keep up the establishment on a scale sufficient to make it an object to all parties. All of the above materials are sold on the same terms as in New York, with the usual charges for insurance, freight and exchange. BURGESS k WALKER, dec 9-1 w 85 East Bay, Charleston, 8. 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. By order of the Board. nov iS-td J. MILLIGAN, Secretary. OTICE. —A meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of Brunswick will be held at their Agency, in the city of Augusta, on Monday, the 25th day of January next, for the purpose of elect ing a Board of Directors, and for the transaction of anv other business that nuy come before them. -1. C. PL ANT, Cashier. Brunswick, Nov 26, IS4O. td EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE, \o. 228 Hroadm., Augusta, Geo. MTHE Subscribers would beg a leave to inform their friends and fj? - .Tissff the public, and strangers in par- iiigau ocular, that they have opened the above establish ment, directly opposite the Chronicle and Sentinel 1 Office and the Georgia Railroad Bank—formerly known as Hall’s Carriage 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, Segars, i kc. Jn connexion with the establishment they | have opened a RESTAURATEUR, where travel -1 lets or transient customer? can always obtain a I Breakfast, Dinner, or Supper, of Flesh, Fish, Fowl, j Oysters, kc., of the choicest kind, which will be 1 served at the shortest notice. On the arrival of the Savannah boats they will receive a large sup- , j ply of fresh Oysters—as they have an agent in Sa -1 vannah to select their stocK of Oysters,‘the public may rely on obtaining at this establishment a bet l ter article than can be had elsewhere. Their . House wrill oe open at all hours. Passengers by j the Railroaos will find it to their advantage to call, ! as they can obtain their refreshments at any time, 1 at dbe 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 or month. No pains will be spared to give satis faction to all who may favor them with a call, as their Larder is stocked with the best the market affords. MILLER k BUTTERFIELD. N. B. —Their Stabling arrangements are such that they feel satisfied they will give general satis i faction. ' dec 3 lin AIRACOVIENNE BUTTONS for Ladies; Log j Uabin Necklaces; new style Reticules, kc. ; ; Log Cabin Brooches ;O. K. do.; Log Cabin Keys, | and Hard Cider and Eagle Pin?,kc, Also —A fine assortment of Silver Spoons, Forks, | Cups, Pitchers, and Breakfast and Tea Sets, j Fot sale b} CLARK, UACKETT, k CO. nov 3 II V VILAXI), RISLEY k CO., j AGENTS FOR THE Melvill Laboratory, OFFER for sale, in quantities to suit puicha sers, ! Melvill’s Black Ink, in 4,6, S, 10, P 2 and 24 oz 1 bottles. Melvill’s Black Ink Powder. Melvill’s Red Ink. Melvill’s Paste Blacking, 3 sizes. Melvill’s Water Pr*of Paste for Leather. Melvill’s Leather Varnish. These articles from long use have established a j reputation unsurpassed by any other of the kind j | now before the public. nov 13 SURGICAL INSTRI RENTS. THE subscriber has made arrangements wit ; the most extensive Instrument makers in the,l ! Union, and is now and will hereafter be supplied 5 I ; with all the various Surgical Instruments in com : | moo use, and can, at short notice, have Instruments j of any description made to order. Physicians will please call and examine his . stock and pi ices, WM. M. D’ANTIGNAC, j «ctß-tf Druggist. F. A. MACGE, 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 lias an nexed to the above business, Fancy Straw Bags, Oil Cloth Reticules, Tooth Brushes, Fancy Specta cle Cases, Shaving Brushes, and a great variety of Fancy Straw Baskets, kc. ac. all 01 whicn will be s«ld at low' prices, sept 12 A T 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 Harne's. RUSSELL k HUTCHINSON, oct 23 Auctioneers. lIOOTH POWDER.—A superior article that will give the Teeth a pearly whiteness, — strengthen the gums and sweeten the breath. Also, —A good assortment of fine Tooth Brushes. For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY Ac Co. i nov IS BUTTER, CHEESE, Ac. A (3) FIRKINS choice Goshen Butter. X 15 boxes “ “ Cheese. m 40 “ No. 1 Herring. Just arrived, and for sale bv nov 3 W. E. JACKSON. HAY’S LIN AM ENT, MTUTARRANTED to cure the Piles, or the mu ff ney will be refunded. Prepared by the subscriber from the original receipt, and put up witn gieat care by Dr. F. Ransom, wiio has also manufactured the article sold by “o ne 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 wholesale by WM. J. BURRITT k CO., 12 Gold street. New-YorK. For sale oy KOBT. AUSTIN L CO., nov. 4 Soie Agent in Augusta. Window a n d picture glass, of various qualities and sizes, j Bby 10 —10 by 12—10 by 14 —II by 14 —12 by j 14—12 nv 16—14 by 16—14 bv 18—14 bv 20 —15 by 20—16 by 20—16 by 22—18 by 24—20 by 24 : —24 by 28—and 28 by 36 inches. Also, Glaziers’ Diamonds. For sale bv nov 18—li H AVILAND. RISLEY kCO. V T E\V FALL AND WINTER GOODS.—Tne J 3 subscriber? are now receiving and opening their fail 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. se ° t4 __ _ Wvl - iL CRANE k Co._ EXTRACT OF ROSES—Rose Water, Milk of Roses, Cologne Water real French and American; some splendid Florida Water. Hone} Water, Lavender Water, Macassar Oil genuine, Bears Oil, Indian Dye, Essence of Tyre, kc. kc. For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY, k Co. nov 18 A i ENUINE COLOGNE WATER. Farina’s genuine Cologne Water, in long and short bottles, w arranted of the very best quality; for sale n boxes of half a dozen each, for family use, 01 by single bottles. ‘ Also, a large assortment of Fancy Soaps, Odorous Waters, Extracts, Hair Oils, and Curling Fluids, 1 of the best quality, at Apothecary Hall, 232 Broad ’ street, by GARVIN k HAINES. 1 nov 25 I~NOR COUGHS AND COLDS —French Jujube . Paste, iloarhound Candies (superior,) Khelhom’s Hoarhound Lozenges, American Cough Drops, 1 New England Cough Syrup, 5 and other celebrated remedies for Coughs and , Colds,for sale by HAVILAND. RISLEY & Co. dec 8 ' T OST —On the Wrigbtsboio road, between this [ I a city and Butler’s Greek, a Leather POCKET I 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 6 ts Bulbous roots,hyacinths,kc.—a se lected assortment of elegant Bulbous Roots, Hyacinths, Dahlias, kc., just received and for sale by GARVIN k HAINES, dec 10 _ ’ MIbUNERY AND DKK.BS MAKING. MISS HAINES, Milliner and Dress Maker, has removed to the first house above the , Methodist Church cn Green street, and would be thankful foi a continuance of the palionage here ! tolore extended. All orders executed with neatness and despatch. nov 12 _ ts r T\UFONT’SPOW’DER. —000 kegs FFFg. sport * j f ing Powder. 5o 4 kegs do, do. f 15 kegs “ Eagle’’ Powder, in canisters. 1000 do. Blasting do. Just received and for sale by #ct 2S GARDELLE & RHIND, BOSTON RUM.—GO barrels DOW landing and for sale by X MEIGS; dec 8 trw2w T7BOR SALK, below cost, the French Medical Dictionary, in 60 volumes. Enquire at this office. » nov 7 w ts VJOTICE.— The linn of R. C. BALDWIN & CO. Yl will be continued under the provisions of the will of the late R. C. Baldwin, until the 24th day of July next, when it will expire by its own limi tl,,ou - THOMAS TAYLOR, Ex’r. Augusta, Nov. 12,1840, d3t w&trw2w '^TOTICE. —All persons having unsettled busi- J_N( ness with the estate of R. C. Baldwin, de eased. will please settle the same with the con cern of R C. Baldwin & Co., the surviving partners being the authorised agents of the estate for that purpose. THOMAS TAYLOR, Nov. 12, IS4O. [d3t w3m] Qualified Ex’r. OTICE.—AII persons having demands against the estate of Richard C. Baldwin, late of Augusta, deceased, ore required to present them duly attested within the time prescribed by iaw,and all persons indebted to said estate, will make pay ment to THOMAS TAYLOR. Nov. 12, 1840. *6w6t] Qualified Ex’r. • Augusta, December 9, 1840. A| REGIMENTAL ORDER.—An Election jffli will be held on the first Monday in January IPI next, at the City Hall, in this city, for a O COLONEL, to command the 10th Regiment l[f G. M.; vice Col. Samuel C. Wilson, resigned. J* The poHs will be opened at 10 o’clock, \. m., and closed at 1 o’clock, p. m. Bv order of GEM. W. SUMMERS, B. G. Cant. M’GOLRICK, 122 d Dist. G, M. Capt. MITCH EL, 120th Dist. G. M. dec 11 wtd SCOTTSBORO FEMALE INSTITUTE. SHALER G. HILLYER, Principal. (ripHE exercises of this institution will be resum | ed on the Ist day of January next. The ac ademic year will comprise tw T o 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 desired. The services of an accomplished proies- Isor 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. j Trrms. —Young ladies fourteen years of age, without regard to advancement, will be charged { 00 p<»r session. Younger pupils will be charged in the primary j department sls 00 per session ; in the Academic, lor the subjects of Geography and Arithmetic, to gether with exercises m Orthography, Reading, ana Penmanship, S2O 00 per session. For English Grammar, History, Bellcslettres,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 Milledgcville 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 mar 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 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 his qualifications for the responsible task which he has undeitakcn, he takes the 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 a-id I>.. Port, 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 «f 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 Scottsboio is situated four miles from Milledgeville, on tke road to Hawkins vilie. 2t Scottsboro, December 5, 1840. O.VB HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. *4VS _ 1 .est the subscriber’s plantation, rear A0 Quincy, Florida, on the Bth ult., a negro fellow by the name of JOSHUA. He l« , abeut 30 years old, 6 feet high, inclines to stoop forward wheu walking, commonly weais ! large whiskers. He had on, when he left, a blue twiiled homespun coat and osnaburg pantaloons. He ornetimes calls himself Joshua Bush, having formerly belonged to a family by that name, near j the Lower Three Runs, in the State of South Cai olina. Joshua is well known in the city of Sa vanaah, un the Savannah rivei, and in Augusta, Ga., where he is aiming to get; and from there, very probably, he wili make his way to Charles ton, 8. C. I have some reason to believe he has a forged pas«. £3* The above reward will be given for his a{ - prehension and delivery to me at my plantation m Florida, or SSO if lodged in the State of Georgia or South Carolina, so that I can get him. sept 4 S. WINKLER. NOTH E. •ax LODGED as a runaway in the jail of sal Abbeville District, South Carolina, ou the 29th ult., a negro man about tfiirty 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 s pass, and almost illegible, dated 22d July, 1840, granting him leave to pass to Wynsborough, P’aiifield District, Soutii Carolina, until tiie 25th May next. The owner of said slave is hereby required to come for ward and prove his property, or the said slave 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, William Adams tolls before me one MARE MULE, twelve years old. dark bay. 15 hands high, two white spots or the lett shoulder, hair rubbed off the right thigh, roach mane, no brands discovered, appraised by Michael Megehee and A. Eadv, to $35, this 21st November, 1840. JOHN MEGEHEE, J. P. A true extract from the Estiav Book. DAVID HARRIS, Clerk. December 9, 1840. w2t Georgia, Columbia county, Dist. No 1. *r) Pi- W. Williams tolls before me one HORSE, hands high, six or to z i 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. w3t A M E II ICAN HOTEL, Madison , Morgan County, Ga., KKTILL be ready for the reception of Boarders ff and Visitors early in January next. The subscriber is now making arrangements to put an addition to his house, w-hich will make it 71 feet long and 48 wide, all of w-hich he intends fitting uo in convenient and pleasant rooms. The building will be of brick eatiie. and is situated ou the Pub lic Square, nearest the Kail-ioad Depot,and w ithin a veiy sheet and pleasant walk, iiis 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 Lusty, and although the subscriber has had no personal experience in tav ern keeping, but from his long business habits a»d general observation, be flatters himself w-ith the belief that he can satisfy the community, and keep a house worthy of patronage, oct 17-w2m JOSEPH M. EVANS. The Augusta Constitutionalist, Charleston Courier. Columbus Enquirer, Montgomery Adver tiser, and Federal Union, will publish ihe above once a wees lor two memos acd terwari their accounts. PUBLIC SALES. J Executor’s Sale. BY W. E. JACKSON. Op the first Tuesday in 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 ; and John, about 55. Also, the Brie kyard known as Marshall's; occm pied at present by S. L. Basford, containing about acres, with the improvement- thereon. Terms at sale. JAMES HARPER,? F . JOHN NELSON, $ r * December 16, 1840. Estate Sale. BY 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 lower market house, will be sold. The lot and improvements on the North side of Broad street, at present occupied by W. A J. Nel son, having a front on Broad street of 52 feet 6 in., and extending back ISO feet to Jones street. Terras at sale, VV. 11. NELSON,? Surviving decil 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 P’reshrnan 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 Maiora, and the first book of the Odyssy, or their equivalents. The odes of Horace, w-ith attention to prosody ; with Tacitus’ Life of Agricola, and his Germany. In Mathematics he will be examined on alt Day’s Algebra, and on the first three books of Playfair’s Geometry. Punctual attendance on the first day of term is i desirable, as well for the sake of the Student as j for the good of the Instil at ion at large. Good Board may be obtained in private families j at from ten to tw-elve dollars per month. College Fees, including Tuition, Room-rent, | Servant-hire, Library, &c., Fifty Dollars, payable in advance, viz: thirty dollais on the 16th of Jan uary, and twenty dollars on the Ist of August. There are three P'xaminations in the year. Ist. i During the first fortnight in April. 2d. The week before Commencement. 3d. The last week in October. Vacations.—One w-eek after Commencement day, and from November Ist to 15th day of Janu ary following. 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 Philosophy and Cby mis try. B. Hull, M. D., Professor of Mathematics and j Astronomy. Malthus A. Ward, M. I)., Professor ol Mine ralogy, Geology and Botany, Rev. William ,Lehjiass, A. 31., Professor of j Greek and Modern Languages. James P. WaddelA. M., Professor of Latin, Archaeology, and belles-lettres, i Charles P’. McCay, A. M., Professor of Civil ; Engineering, and adjunct Professor o. 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 WANTED. SEALED proposals will be received until the 251 h inst., by the Commanding Officer, for I furnishing United States Troops, stationed at Au gusta Arsenal, with 120 cords good Oak Wood, upland growth. The cord to measure 128 cubic I feet, and to consist of straight round sticks, cut in lengths of 4 feet, and to be not less,than 3 laches 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 j composed of more than one half split w-ood. Augusta Arsenal, Dec. 1, 1840. trwtd JOST. —On Thursday evening last, 10th inst., J between S and 10 o'clock, w hen parsing from j the subscribers Store to Alessrs. Russell & Hutch in-en's Auction, to the sale of 3Tr. Hobbys Hooks, 1 one commen size calf-skin POCKET BOOK, con ; tainhur one -5 bill of the Central Bank of Georgia, j some little worn ; one $2 bill of the City Council of Columbus, very much tom ; one $2 bill of Brunswick, Marietta ; one 60 cent • bill of Bruns wick, Marietta, Ga.; one $1 Dill of Whites’ P'ac torv money, Elbert county ; one $1 bill of Ruck ersville; one 37 A cent bill ofCentral. 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 -mail accounts which are of no value except to the owner. dec 14-3t] JESSE WALTON. LOST. ON Tuesday evening, the Sth 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 Raihond Bank, a twenty dollar bill on the Merchants’ and Banters’ Bank, Columbus, the others not recoilect ei/. It also contained two notes on Howel Har grove, amounts nor date not recollected, —also a bill ol groceries, bought of t. B. Hitt & Co., and a Tavern bill. I suppose I lost it at the ticket office ol the Georgia Railroad, as that was the last place at which I recollect of having it out. A liberal re ward will be ghen to the finder by leaving it with C. B. Hitt & Co. DAVID HOLLEMAN. nee 10 d6t* NOTICE. A LBERT ADAMS would respectfully announce j\_ to the 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 oromptly and faithfully executed. Charges will be reasonable—and no work delivered until paid for. N. B.—Wanted 1w t o or three Gin's 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 corner of Campbell and Broad streets, formerly occupied by Nlcssrs. A. J. & T. W. Miller. sw3m-nov 20 drug store. ~KWTM. M. D’ANTIGNAC, (Late Turpin & D’ ff Antignac.) has removed two doors below his former stand, to the Stare recently occupied by E. W. Spofford, and is now receiving in addition to his former slock, a large supply of DRUGS b MEDICINES, WHITE LEAD, LINSEED OIL, BEST SPERM CIL, WINDOW GLASS, &c. See. All of which will be sold low, and on accommo dating terms. Having purchased the notes and accounts of the late .firm of Turpin & D,Antignac, he -particular.y requests those indebted to make early pavmcnt. oct S «' I PUBLIC SALES. “~KY RUSSELL & HLTCHINSON. THIS DAY, At 10$ o’clock, will be sold, in front of our store, to dose consignments, 25000 Segars, 10 bbls. Northern Apples, 10 “ Onions, 20 “ Irish Potatoes, 4 casks Cheese, 10 bbls, Monongahela Whiskey, 4 half pipes Cogniac Brandy, 10 doz. assorted Cordials, 5 baskets Champagne. ALSO, 15 kegs choice Goshen Butter, 10 Bedsteads and Mattrasses, &c, dec 16 Terms cash. Administratrix's Sale. 11l RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON. ON the first Tuesday in January next will be sold at the lower market in this city', in obe dience to an order of the Inferior Court of Rich mond county, when sitting for ordinary purposes, the following property, belonging to the estate of Michael Waggoner, late of said county, deceased, viz : one house and lot whereon he formerly re sided, on Broad street; one tract of land (his for int r summer seat) containing one hundred and forty acres, six miles from the city, well improved; and three Negroes, Joe, Stephen and Peggy. Sold for the benefit of the heir« and creditors. FRANCES M. WAGNER, Adm’x. November 4,1840. Administrator's Sale. BY RUSSELL k HUTCHINSON. ON the first Tuesday in January next, will he 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 Jas. Leverich, deceased. Also, Ten Negroes be longing to the estate. Sold by order of Court for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said de ceased. Terms cash. P. H. MANTZ, > Admini- J. A. CAMERON, 3 trators. October 31, 1840. Administrator's Sale. BY RUSSELL Ac HUTCHINSON. ON the lirst Tuesday in January next, will be sola at the Lower Market House in the City of Augusta, within the usual hours of sale* one Negro man, named 808, belonging t« 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. Vdministrator. Administrator's Sale. BY RUSSELL Ac HUTCHINSON, ON the first Tuesday in January next will he sold at the lower market, in obedience to ,au order of the Inferior Court of Richmond county, three negroes, viz: Billy,Sandy and George, belong ing to the estate of John Hatfield, late 01 said county, deceased. Sold for tne benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. JESSE KENT. Adm’r. Noveraoer 4, iB4O. SILVER SPOONS, Silver Forks, &c. A goop assortment, for sale bv nov 3 CLARK, RACKETT & CO. NEW GOODS. fJNHE subscriber has just received a fresh lot of B desirable GOODS, such as Muslin de Laines, black and colored grounds, rich colors, A new and beautiful style of fig’d Silks and Satins, Black ground Prints, with a variety of other desi rable Goods, all of which will be sold low, nov 24-trw2w WM. CLAGETT. a TO RENT. —At low prices, until the > Ist October next, the following Stores and Dwellings. Possession given immediately. The Store No, 205 Broad street. c: “ “ 209 cor. Broad and Campbell sts. The Dwelling No. 207 Broad street, over Russell ik Hutchinson’s Store. The Cellar under Brown McCafferty’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 with approved endorsers. Tenants to pay for the use of Hydrants. Apply at the Bank of Augusta, to GEORGE M. THEVV. dec 12 ' sw3w aL-Ji TO RENT. —The Store on Broad str., |;6|s|n No. 247, now occupied by Messrs. J. VV. i i B T. S. Stoy. Alsu, the two Stores above, being Nos. 249 and 251. Apply to July 25-trwtf HENRY H. GUMMING. BROUGHT to Richmond county Jail on the the 7th of December, 1840, a negio man, who says-his name is WILLIS. The . said negro is about thirty-five years of age, dark complexion, about six feet high, and says he belongs to Mr. Leav3' Turnipseed, who resides fitteen miles from Columbia, S. C. The owner of j the said negro is requested to come forward, prove | property, pav charges, and take him away. _dec 9-trw3t LAW RENCE T. SHOPP, Jailor. SPLENDID CARPETS. SNOWDEN SHEAR have received from New York a large supply of superior Ingrain, Thre Ply, Brussels, and striped Ventiian 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 trie attention of the public. oct 27 HYDRAULIC CEMENT CISTERNS. fS'IHF. subscriber having had several years ex 1L perience in building Hydraulic,,Cement Cisterns, upon a new and improved plan, v ith filters attached 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. Residence on Jack son street, south of the Mansion House, dec 10 trwStn JOHN N. SCOFIELD. BAGGING, ROPE, AcC, PIECES 44 inch Bagging, Id a lbs. OlHi per yard; 21)0 coils Bale Rope ; 50 ps. heavy milled and bleached Sacking ; 1 bale plaid and striped Hemp Carpeting. For sale by GARDELLE ic RHIND. oct 23 ts SURGICAL INSTRL 31 ENTS. 4 GENERAL assortment of SURGICAL 1N- J\_ STRUMENTS of the best English and Ame rican manufacture, kept constantly on hand and for sale by us, at very reasonable prices. All orders for Instruments to be made to order, executed at shortest notice. GARVIN Sc HAINES, dec 1-ts Druggists. A GREAT BARGAINOF EREDI rHNHE plantation fifteen miles from Augusta, in jL Richmond county, late the residence of Gen. David Tayloy jr. Enquire of Mesers. James and Auguslus H. Anderson, Burke county, or Colonel Henry H. Gumming. Augusta. November 27, 1840. sw6w WATCHES. —Fine Gold and Silver Lever, and Duplex Watches, w arranted to perfoim well. Also, Independent Second Watches, for timing horses. For sale very low' by nov 3 CLARK* RACKETT & Co. PLANTATION FOR SALE. 11HE 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 acres. On the premises are a tw*o story brick dwelling in thorough repair, gin house, overseer's house, and all necessary out buildings. The place being well known, a further description is deemed unneces sary. j here will also be sold with the place, if desired, the stock of Cattle, among which are some tine milch cows, hogs, horses, plantation utensils. &c. A bargain may be had, and terms made accom isolating to an approved purcaaser. Possession given Ist January next. VV. E. JACKSON sept 10