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Pales axe readily effected within the range of our quota- I lions. Some holders arc looking for higher prices. THE RIVER—Is getting low and the want of rain is beginning tube felt. It is still high enough for steam boat navigation, and as yet no difficulty has been expe rienced in getting up goods from below. There is but little down freight offering, and we have no change in rates to notice. NEW Y ORK, Oct. 2—Cohort—On Wednesday, holders continued to press sales, but for the past two days they have shown much less disposition to sell. The market closes with a firm feeling, and with little Cotton upon it that can be bought at our quotations. The sales comprise 4WO bales, ot which 1900 were Upland and Florida, thus ; Infe rior none; Ord, to good or d. mid. a 11£; Mid. fair to fair Il§ a 12|; Fully j fair to good fair 12£ a 13; Fine none. Freight* —To Liverpool, Cotton, per lb., £d a 3-16 d.; Havre, |c. OCT 2, P. M.—Sales cotton 500 bales. Genesee Flour from old wheat sells at $5,59, and from new wheat at $5,75 per bbl ; Michi gan and Ohio, old wheat at $5,62, and new wheat at $5,69. About a third of the Flour arriving now is extra brands, which sell at $6 a $>6,62£. Sour Flour is also in demand at $4 a $4,50. Corn is dull, sales Hat yellow at 65 a 66 cts. NEW Cotton The difficulty of negotiating Exchange has brought the market nearly to a stand, and we put down the sales at 200 bales. Sugar. —3o hhds. strictly prime were sold to-day at 6.4 c., a further decline. rlonr. —Sales 400 bbls. Illinois at $4 25, and 100 bbls. Ohio new wheat at £ I 10. Corn. —2B3 sacks prime Vellow were sold at 65c. Salt. —sooo bushels Bonaire were sold at 28c., and 2500 sacks Turks Island at 75c. Freights. —Not a ship disengaged in port. Slipping Intelligence. —— -— : -■— ■■ ~ ■~~ ■ i ARRIVALS FROM CHARLESTON. Brig Zoe, Gale, Baltimore. i Ship H. Allen, Campbell, New York. Brig Cidi Haraet, Crane, Philadelphia. Brig Centurion, Richmond, Philadelphia. MEMORANDA. The schr. Alleghany, Wright, for Charleston, cleared at Baltimore, 2d inst. The bark Vernon, Baxter, for Savannah, cleared at New York, 2d inst. The following vessels for Charleston, were up at N ewYork, 2d inst., viz: Ships Java, Perry, Catharine, Herbest,and brig Susan Soule, Bacon, all to sail that day; ships New York, Hull, on the sth; Elizabeth Ellen, Tyler, with despatch; bark Colossus, McDonald, and brig Emily, Robinson, on the slh The following vessels were up at New York, 2d inst. to sail for Savannah : barks Isaac Mead, Brown, and Exact, Stevens, on their regular days; bark HerscheU. on the 4th; and brig Philura, Thatcher, on her regular day*. The ship Antwerp, Robinson, for Charleston, ■ailed from New York, Ist inst. The ship Versailles, Hunt, for Charleston, sailed from Boston,3oth ult. The brig George, Yates, for Charleston, cleared at New York, Ist inst. CHARLESTON, Oct. s.—Arr. ship Camden, Sherwood, New York; ships Fairfield, Loveland. New York; Marion, Thompson, New York; brig Ark. Johnson, Havre; schrs. W. B. Jenkins, New York; Wm. Hart, Scudder, Philadelphia. Cld barque Roman. Doane, Boston; schrs. Lucy Ann, Summers, Providence; (Span.) Rosario, Me dina, St. Johns (P. R.); Henrietta, Brown, Balti more. SAVANNAH, Oct. 4.—Arr. brig John Enders, New York; steamers Chatham, Gould, Augusta; La mar, Philpot, Augusta. Cld. brig Perseverance, Baxter, Boston. BANK OF BRUNSWICK, > AUGUSTA. OCT. 4, 1847. $ DIVIDEND NO. B.—FOUR Delias per share, 1 will be (mid the Stockholders on demand, a Dividend for the past six months. Oct. 5 JNO. CRAIG, Cashier. ~ jM’HANICS’BAN K. T~ AUGUSTA, GA., OCT. 4, 1847-5 I lb IDEM) NO. 27.—A semi-annual Dividend J- * of FOUR per cent, will be paid to the i stockholders tin demand. M. HATCH, Cashier. Oct. 5 b A DMSN IST H A T E. Will be sold, at the late residence of Sarah Black- Htone, deceased, in the 121st dists Richmond minty, or. Thursday the 28th October, at 10 o'c lock, a portion *'f she personal property of said deceased, consisting of—• Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Corn, Fodder, Potatoes; I Plantation Utensils, and the Household and Kitchen F urniture. Sale by* consent of the heirs. Terras made known ton the day of sale. ARGYLE BLACKSTONE, Tem. Adm’r. I Oct. 5 POST OFFICE STATIONERY. IN compliance with the Law and order of the 1 Postmaster General. Sealed Proposals will be received by me until 12 o’clock noon, on Mon day, the 6th of November next, for supplying the Stationery required for the use of this Post Office, during the four years commencing January Ist, 1818, and ending December 31st, 1851. The estimate for each year, is as follows: 60 reams Enveloping Paper (sample.) 200 pounds Packing Twine. 20 pounds best Scarlet Sealing Wax. Contractors are required by law to give bond in ■ a sum equal to double the value of the articles to i be furnished. Payment be made on delivery of the Sta- ! lionerv. E. B. GLASCOCK, Postmaster. Oct. 3 4c Augusta, Ga. REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS have removed their GUNSMTTHERY, to Broad street, the third door above the Hardware Store of Mr. John Bones, i And thankful for past favors solicit a continuance. i ROGERS A ABBEY. I Oct. 3 NEW TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT, Opposite the Mansion House, Broad-st., AI GUS TA. THE SI BSCRIBER respectfully informs his j friends and the public generally, that he has just received a handsome assortment of CLOTHS, CASIMERES and VESTINGS for fall and winter wear, which he is prepared to make in the neatest and most fashionable style, and as low as can be had in any establishment. From his experience in cutting, he is confident that he can give perfect satisfaction to all those who may fa vor him with their Patronage. G. \V. SHACKELFORD. N. B.—Two Journeymen wanted. None need apply but the best workmen. 29 Imp M. P. "STOVALL. WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, AUGUSTA, GA. CION I INUES to give his personal attention to ' IT VL e **orage and sale of COTTON AND t) 1 HER 1 ROOUCE, and the commission business generally, at his.old stand, (Kirk Proof Ware- ! HOUSE,) corner of Washington and Reynold-streets and respectfully renews the offer of his services to his friends and the public. He is prepared to as ford the usual business facilities to customers. Jnly 27, 1847.. w*tf 28 BLANKETS ! BLANKETS !! BLAN KETS !!! ALL sizes of best BED BLANKETS NN bite and col'd. Neirro do. hue and red FLANNELS, KERSEYS, COT TON OBNABURGB C I\GS YAKN8 ’ Blch d and ® rovrn SHIRT- J 2-4 SHEETINGS, BED TICKS CHECKS Blue MARLBORO STRIPES. Ac.. &.C., which we will sell low. BOWDRE A CLAGETT. Sept. Iff ■ TtrAtTW 74 f RACES OVER THE HAMPTON RACE I COURSE, AT AUGUSTA, GA. The first Fall Meeting wil commence on the 7tli of De -258--ceniber. and continue live days. FIRST DAY —A Colt Stake for three year olds, one hundred dollars entrance, half forfeit—eight entries named and closed—carrying three year old weight. Samk Day—Mile Heats, best two in three, purse £IOO SECOND DAY—Two Mile Heats.purse 200 THIRD DAY—Three “ “ “ 300 FOURTH DAY—Four « “ “ 400 FIFTH DAY—One Mile Heats, best three J in five, purse 150 j There are already some crack nags on the I ground, and many others that will be here, so good ; sport and plenty of it may be looked for. Oct. 6 td LEWIS LOVELL, Proprietor. PERIFOCAL SPECTACLES^ i jgzSi To all who experience inconve ! nience in the use of the common kind of Glasses, and especially in night reading , these Spectacles will be found a most valuable substitute; in no case, except where the optic nerve has been pronounced diseased, have they failed, when pro perly fitted, to give satisfaction. No better proof of their superior merit can be given to each individual who may need Glasses than the satisfaction he will experience in the use of them. These Glasses can he obtained in this place only of CLARK, RACKET!’ A CO.. Agents for the Manufacturers. Who have now on hand a good supply in gold and silver frames. Perifocal Glasses fitted to any frame, for any vision. Spectacles in gold, silver and steel, for sale very low, by CLARK, RACKETT, A CO. Dealers in Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, Ac. j Oct. 6 ts AUGUSTA, OCTOBER G, 1847. 1 We have now in store the greater part of our Fall supply of GOODS, £l7 VL comprising WATCHES, JEWEL RY, Silver and Plated Wares, Military and Fancy i Goods, Housekeeping Articles, Ac. Ac. to which ; we invite attention, believing it to be as good a , Stock as was ever in the place. And we ask all who think they can buy anything in the line at ! lower prices, in this place or Charleston, to test the truth of that supposition. CLARK, RACKETT & CO. Oct. 6 ts GUNS AND PISTOLS. A CHOICE lot of Double Barrel Shot GUNS, l _/xl London made, together with a supply of ; Flasks Shot Pouches, Game Bags, Patent W ad ding, Ely's patent Cartridges, and Gunning Appa ratus in general, just received and will be sold low. Also, Allen and Thurbur’s Revolving PIS POLS; six barrels, Self-Cocking Pocket Pistols, Eng-fish Belt Pistols, Walker's Percussion Caps. CLARK, RACKET I’ & CO. Oct. G ts T^wTOTICE. —All persons indebted to the estate : 11 of ISAAC BRYAN, late of Scrive 11 county, will make immediate payment, and those having demands against said estate will present them prop erly attested to Oct. 6 ELIJAH ROBERTS, Adm’r. STOLENi off a horse, while at large, a new pa tent Black Leather Saddle, newly trimmed with broad cloth housing and brass stirrups, and a leather Bridle with linen reins. A liberal reward 1 will be given for their recovery. Apply at this office. 3 Oct. 6 WANTED TO HIRE. rinWO smart, active BOY'S, to wait about house. JL A permanent place can be had if they come well recommended. Apply at this office. Oct. 6 G JUST RECEIVED. ("i ARPETINGS of the richest and most ap- J proved styles, in great variety of patterns ; and prices; green and printed Baizes (suitable for j Crumb Carpets); cbemiile and tufted Hearth Rugs and Door Mats. a r.so, His usual large and rich assortment of FANCY’ and STAPLE GOODS of the very latest impor tations, offered at the very lowest market prices, j for cash or approved paper. Oct. 6 t j p setze: - emoval - - nnllE SUBSCRIBERS have removed from JL the store formerly occupied by them to the corner above the Mechanics’ Bank, first door be low P. McOran’s and opposite Thomas Davis's, where they* will be pleased to see their friends and customers." ROYAL A MURPHY. Oct. 3 fßc 1 SEED WHEAT. ]U\r\ bn«hels white WEED WHEAT, just Te .UU ceivcd by Oct. 1 Imo SCRANTON & STARK. SCULL SHOALS FACTORY. riIHE Subscribers having renewed the AGEN- K CY ot this establishment, offer for sale a , superior STOCK OF Y A RNS, assorted, Nos. 4’s to 12 s, m bales of 2U)lbs. each. T. N. POULLAIN A SON. j July 17 l9 SUGAR, MOLASSES, COFFEE, &c. Ir HHDS. choice St. Croix SUGAR 60 do. N. O. and Muscovado do. 5 do. West India Clarified do. 25 bbls. Powdered and Crushed do. 10 boxes I). Refined Loaf do. 5 bbls. Golden SYRUP 150 bags Rio and Laguira COFFEE 25 do. Old Goverment Java do. 50 boxes Sperm CANDLES 60 do Patent Mould do. 35 do Adamantine do. 40 boxes No. 1 SOAP. 25 do. do. STARCH j For sale by JOHN R. DOW. i Sept. 11 67 1 WM. YORKE & CO. EAGLE POUN2EY, AUGUSTA. GA Immediately above lot of 'old Planters’ Hotel. j gA E ARING FOR FACTORIES, MILLS, VT GINS, Ac., and OTHER CASTINGS, made to order, at the shortest notice, and on the most rea sonable terms. JUfTATTERNS of every descrip | tion made to order. 1 Hr All machinery, Ac. from this Establishment warranted to work well. Orders from the Coun , try will receive prompt attention. From our experience in the business, we feel confident that we can give satisfaction to all who may favor us with a call. N. B.—Hotchkiss’ Patent Water Wheels, to suit different heads of water, kept constantly on hand or made to order. WM. Y'ORKE A CO. July 14 w—6m 16 CIRCULAR. THE undersigned has located himself in New ark, New Jersey, asa GENERAL AGENT Persons at a distance wishing articles purchased in this or adjoining cities, will find it to their ad vantage to procure them through the agency of the j undersigned, who will be at all times advised of the lowest prices articles can be purchased at, and j who from. The various branches of manufacture this city excels in, makes it a desirable place for an agency j to be located. Fhe undersigned having resided in Georgia for the last eighteen years, flatters himself that he will ba able to fill orders from individuals of the j Southern country generally, but more particularly froin Georgia, as near their fancy as though thcV ! were here themselves, and in many instances at lower prices. The strictest care taken in Shipping and Insur ing, if instructed, j Friends to whom I send this circular will have the kindness to act as reference. Respectfully, JACOB R. DAVIS, Sept. 16 3mo Newark, New Jersey. LAND FOR SALE. NNIH be sold, on the first Tuesday In November next, at the lower Market House, in the city of Augusta, between the usual hours of sale, Three hundred acres of Pine land, more or less, one hundred and twenty-five of which are cleared, adjoining lands of Stallings, Perrin and others.- 1 here are on the* premises a Dwelling House, ami all other necessary out-buildings, in good repair.— Owned jointly by Mrs. Sarah Wall and Joseph Darling, and sold by mutual consent. Terms made known on day of sale SARAH WALL, Sept. 3 f— JOSEPH DARLING. GREENE AND PULASKI MONUMENT LOTTERIES! J. W. MAURY dc CO., SUCCESSORS TO J. G. Greg-ory &. Co.. Managers. Sales close Thursdav. Class No. .58—By South Carolina, Class No. 40, Oc tober 7. 1847.—78 Numbers—l 3 Ballots.—Two Capital Prizes of $12,000 EACH. £5,000! £2,000! £1,800! £1.198! 15 of £1,000! &c. &.C.-W holes £5-Halves £2,50 —Quarters £1,25- Sales close Friday Noon. Class No. 59. By Monongalia, Class 40, Oct. 7. 75 Numbers—l 4 Ballots. —Splendid Package Scheme. 8,500 DOLLARS. £2,000! £1,500! £1,416! 5 ot £60015 of £3oo' Besides numerous others.—Tickets £3 —Halves £1.50 —Quarters 75c.—Risk on a package of 25 Tickets only £9,83. .Sales close Monday at 10, A. M. i Extra Class No. 41—By .Alexandria, Class 64, Oct. 2, 1847.—Magnificent Scheme. 35,000 DOLLARS. £13,000! £9,000! £6.000! £4,000! £2,260! 40 of £I,OOOI 60 of £400! 114 £2oo!—Tickets 10— Helves £5 —Quarters £2,50. JOHN A. MILLEN, Agent, Opposite the Masonic Hall. Hp Orders from the country promptly attended to (id. 5 Til E LATEST IMPORT ATKIN!S~ FOR FALL At-TD WIOTTER. WiiAH, AT THE GENTLEMEN’S Furnishing Establishment, No. 258 Broad-Street.. ..Augusta. O. PRICE & CO., DRA PERS AND y ? TAILORS, are receiving weekly from N. Y. CLOTHS. CASLMERES AND VESTINGS, of the newest style of manufacture, and of the most fashionable colors, which they will make to order in as good style and as low as can be got at the North. READY MADE CLOTHING, of every description, and well made up. Shirts. Undershirts, Drawers, Hosiery, Bosoms, Collars. Cravats, Stocks, Scarfs, Suspenders, Gloves, Night Caps, &C. (Ac hats, CAPS, UMBRELLAS. Riding Belts, Money Belts, Shoulder Braces, Body Guards, Razors, Razor Strops, Brushes, Combs, Soaps, Oils for the Hair, Toilet Perfumery, Segar Cases, Wallets, &c. TA I L() RS’ TRIMMINGS. Shears, Trimmers, Points, Inch Measures, Cray ons, and every article used by the trade, which we can supply them with as low as they can be bought in New York. W. O. PRICE. Sept. 15 W. T. INGRAHAM. NEW GOODS ! ! LALLERSTEDT & JACKSON hare just received at their Old stand—the corner o( the Globe Hotel—their usual select S POCK OF STAPLE AND FANCY’ DRY’ GOODS, comprising every article in their line. 4'heir SILKS AND WORSTED DRESS FAB RICS, are of the newest and most approved styles, and they invite their friends and the public gcuei ally to call and examine for themselves. Sept. 26 f 6 SEED WH 3 AT, PE AS, HAY AND OATS. A FEW’ BUSHELS V\ HEAT, and a few loads PEA-VINES, HAY and OATS, the undersigned would be glad to sell and deliver promptly on application at his residence. Sept. 25 ftulm N. ii. MOORE. “CAADIKS, CANi|jE^“ * AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, BY AUGUSTIN FREDERICK, KAKUFACTCEER, At his old stand, 200 11 road-street, a feu: doors below the Post-offi.ce, Augusta. Ga. HE keeps constantly on hand for «ale various articles in bis line, viz ; CONFEC I lONERLES—Fancy Confectioneries from Paris TOYS far Ciuldreu, German and French FRUIT B—Oranges, Lemons, Pine Apples and Ba nanas DRY FRUlTS—Raisins, Figs, Prunes. Citron and Dates PRESERVES—Orange, Pines, Ginger, Carrant and Guava Jelly NUTS—Almonds, Filberts, Brazil, Peacan, Ac. LIQUORS —Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin, Jamai ca Rum, Ac. WIN LS—Madeira. Port, Skerry, Champagne, Ac. 1 POK I ER—Londoa.piuts ami quarts, fine imported Cordials SEGARS—ReaI Havana, various brands. | Sept. 30 24—8 c GIBBS & McCORD, WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. ITAI ING obtained that central location on i Jacksou-street, (occupied the past season by Messrs. Heard A Davison) convenient to hotels and all branches of trade and shipping interests gene rally, they again offer their services to their friends and the public as WAREHOUSE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, to’RECEIVE. SELL. STORE, or SHIP COTTON, FLOUR. CORN. BACON, and other PRODUCE; SELL or PUR CHASE GOODS to order; RECEIVE and FOR WARD MERCHANDISE, Ac. Their personal and undivided attention will at all times be given to any business entrusted to their care. Charges will be moderate; orders strictly obeyed, and every ex ertion made to give satisfaction to customers. They return their sincere thanks for the patronage ex tended to them the past season. Hr’Liberal advances will b© made on produce in store, when required. THOMAS F. GIBBS. GEORGE McCORD. Augusta, July Ist, 1847. Julv 16 6mo 18 I TO CITY & COUNTRY’ MERCHANTS. DUNHAM A IILEAKLEY, are now receiv ing from New York, a large supply of I BOOKS and FANCY STATIONERY; together with a large stock of FA NCY GOODS, including Combs, Buttons, Pina, Needles, Beads, Razors, Scis sors, Thimbles, Steel-Pens, Clasps, Pen-Knives, Cotton and Silk Purses, Suspenders, Pocket-Books, Bankers Cases, Ac., together with a great variety of other Goods, being the largest stock of Fancy Goods ever offered for sale in this market. Goods have advanced in prices; but we are still prepared to sell at ( harleston prices. Merchants and citizens generally, arc invited to given s a call. Sept. 9 d36—cß 66 NEGROES! NEGROES!!—FOR SALE. JUS 1 RECEIVED a large lot of likely,young \ IRGINTA NEGROES, comprising Field Hands, House Servants, Carriage Drivers, Sem stresses. Carpenters, Blacksmiths, Ac., Ac. All of said Slaves will be sold for very small prof its, and guaranteed in every particular. Persons wishing to purchase, will find, on examination, that they can he quite as well pleased with the above named lot, as any that have ever been offered in this market. The undersigned will keep a full sup ply, during the winter and spring, in Augusta and Hamburg. N. B.—Persons having Slaves to sell, if under good character can at all times get fair prices from the subscriber, in Augusta or Hamburg. Sept. 29 17c N. C. TROWBRIDGE. NOTICE. 4 LL PERSONS INDEBTED to the un i -zV dersigned, by note or otherwise, and those in whose hands 1 have placed papers for collection, are hereby notified that WILLIAM A. VVAL PON, Esq., of Augusta, Georgia, is my duly author- ' ized Agent and Attorney, M ith full power to rep resent me in the setleraent of mv business at the South. JESSE W ALTON. Alton, Illinois, Aug. 11th, 1847. Sept. 23 dicj. I GEISTTS. WINTER WEAR. CLOTHS, CASIMERES, SATINETS and V ESTINGS. W’e invite gentlemen who • have these articles to purchase to call and exam ine our assortment. It consists of the handsomest | of the above named articles. Silk, Cotton and Merino UNDER SHIRTS ; Silk and Linen Cambric HANDKERCHIEFS GLOVES. SUSPENDERS, HALF HOSE, CRA V A FB, Ac., Ac., which we will sell low. I N BOWDRE A CLAGETT. " Sept. 19 74 1 GEORGIA STATS’jLOTTERIES. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY. D. Sales close To-Day at Noon. Drawing due Thursday.—- Augusta Independent Fire Company Lottery, Class No. 1. 4.000 DOLLARS. 800 dollars —$500—-$350, Ac., &c., &c. —\N holes $1 —Halves 50c —Package quarters cc>st $6,30, risk only $3.15. Sales close Thursday. Drawing due Triday —Augusta Independent Fire Lottery, Class No. 2. j 7,500 DOLLARS. $2,50tr51,500! $1,200! $1,116! 5 of $500*5 of S4OO, Ac., Ac.—Wholes ouly £2 —Halves Quarters 50 cts.—risk on Package quarters is only $7,40, Sales close Friday. Drawing due Friday Evening. —Grand Consolidated Lottery, Extra Class No. 40—Splendid Scheme. 18.000 DOLLARS. $3,0001 $ 4,000! $3,000! 2 of $ 2,5001 10 of $1,000! | Wholes $5 —Halves'^,s0 —Quarters $\ 25. For sale uy H. PEZANT, Agent. Broad-st., opposite U. S. Hotel [Ej’Orders from the country will meet with prompt attention, if addressed as above. Oct. G NEW GOODS. FOR FALL AND WINTER WEAR. IHAVE RECEIVED at the FASHION ABLE DEPOT, opposite the United States Hotel, a very large sapaly of BROADCLOTHS, CASSI MERES and VESTINGS, which are the best and in >st fashionable that have ever been brought to , this market and will be made to measure in a style ; not to bq surpassed by any establishment in the ; Southern country. —ALSO— For sale, a first-rate assortment of MERINO SHIRTS and DRAWERS, SILK do.. COTTON SHIRTS, of all kinds and prices; SUSPENDERS, j GLOVES, POt KET HANDKFS. CRAVATS, scarfs. Hosiery, stocks, Ac. lu addition to the above, 1 have recently added a superior stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, which for cut, finish and workmanship is unsur passed by any clothing ever brought to Augusta, and will he sold at a very small advance on New York cost. J. A. VAN W INKLE. Sept. 23 NOW FALL DRV GOODS. BOWDRE & CLAGETT have just re ceived additional supplies of new and beau- I tiiui FALL GOODS, con istiag of some of the I following Goods ; Rich black and blue black plain and fig’d REP SILKS i Rich piji» and plaid CH AME LION SILKS Do. -do. and watered black SILKS for Alan til las Do. do. mole colors of CASHMERES and DE LA INKS Do. plaid, stripqd and shaded CASHMERES j Do. siU’iU fig'd. and small checked do. for infants Di. piaid Raw SILKS, a great variety Do. CALIFORNIA PLAIDS, OREGON PLAIDS i aud G 4 MONTEREY PLAIDS IVifi't entry style of Flaid and Striped GOODS wiich bear a NiMI. Black ALPACAS and Black BOMBAZINES, su- ■ perror A great variety of rich Plaid GINGHAAIS PRINTS, FIU.NTS, English and American, beau . ufpl * Crimson Damask MERINO for curtains Whitefighi CURTAIN MUSLINS Corded, Bordered, Heard, Stitched and Embro’d. Lbien Cambric HDKES. THREAD LACES ami EDGINGS Jaconqt and Swiss EDGING. and INSERTING ! Rich BEAD BAGS, STEEL MEADS, RINGS, ! TASSELS and CLASPS PURSE SILK, HAIR BRUSHES, Shell Tuck and Side COMBS * GLOVES, HOSIERY, dec., Ac. BOOSTS'- 3IO73!!, CHINA i *tARL, Coburg, Vandyke-Fioernce j Braid, Fancy Tuscan, Braid Straw, Fine j BjjikN. Ac., Ac Ne# ?!yK of BONNET RIBBONS, * great va- j ricty. Together with a great variety of other Goods too tedioas to mention. Take our etock all in all ! it will h« found the rtcho.it brought to Auguste this ; Fail; and we invite the public to give us a call. liOU DitC A CLAGETT. j Sept. 19 74 BNIIRSuY N4W. FALL AND WINTER STYLES* JOHN MHUJGE*, Next door below ike L nd>d Slule* Hotel, Fashionable Draper aau Tailor. HR HE Fall an I Winter Style* j»-t receiving of JL CLOTHS, Cas-hueies, pia*n and figured Vestings, Fancy Articles, Trimtaings. Ac., for gen tlemen'* wear, and Under Vests for ladies. The public are respectfully invited before or- 1 derinr their garments elsewhere, to examine the above Stock, which they will Lind to comprise the best selections that cau be made in the New York market. N. H.—Making and Trimming as usual, in the most fashionable manner. Sept. 5 ~ AN ACT ~ rjlO alter and amend the third section of the se -M- cond article of the Constitution of the State. VV herkas, The Third Section of the Second Arti cle of the Constitution of this State reads in the following words, to-wit: —No personshall be eli gible to the Office of Governor who shall not have been a citizen of the United States twelve years, and an inhabitant of this State six years, I and who has not attained to the age of thirty years, and who does not possess five hundred acres of land in his own right within the State, and other property to the amount of four thousand dollars, and whose estate shall not on a reasod ble estimation, be competent to the discharging his just debts over and above that snm—ami whereas, said property qualification is inconsist ent with the genius of our institutions and the popular spirit of the age— Section L Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Jlep resent at ires, of die State of Georgia, in Gen eral Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the au thority of the same , That so soon as this Act shall have passed, agreeable to the requirements of the Constitution, the following shall be adopted in lieu of the Section above recited, to-wit ;—No person shall be eligible to the Office of Governor who shall not have been a citizen of the United States twelve years and an inhabitant of this State six years,and who hath not attained the age of thirty-years.— Approved December, 26th, 184.5. April 1.3 WASHINGTON & NEW ORLEANS TELEGRAPH COMPANY. rjVHE Subscribers to the stock of this Company X are hereby notified that a payment of 20 per cent upon the subscriptions will be required on the first day of October next, and another payment of 20 per cent, on the twentieth day of October next, to meet the demands of the assignee, who is rapidly progressing in the construction of the line. 1 The money may be paid to Edward Thomas, Esq. Augusta, Georgia. B. B. FRENCH, } W. W. SEATON, > Trustees. DAN. GOLD, > Washington City, Sept. 1. 1847. Sept.fi F 64 WAREHOUSE LOT Toil SAL IK THAT valuable Warehouse Lot, corner of Bay and Jackson-streets, on which is a wooden Warehouse, at present occupied by Heard A Da vison, is offered for sale. The terms -would be liberal to an approved purchaser. This valuable Lot has a front of 387 feet on Bay street. and 286 on Jackson-street, and is the most desirable location in the city for a Warehouse. For terms, apply to July 30 JAMES GARDNER, Jr., Agt. SPICIi3~AND CONDIMENTS, SUITABLE for the season, of the purest quality and choicest flavour, viz ; Mace. Nutmegs, ( loves, Cinnamon, Pepper Red Pepper, Ginger Root, and Ground, Mustard. Isinglass, Gellatina Irish Moss, Russia Shred Isinglass, Vanilla Bene Extract ot do.. Oil of Lemon, Ess. Lemon, Extrac Lemon, Sup. Carb Sodo, Tart, Acid, Sale.ratus and every other article necessary for culinary p poses. Having obtained a Powdering Mill, persons w iog Spices in powder, may depend upon their p . j ity and freshne**. ' J. E. MARSHAL! . Dec. 9 ——■eggs-iM" 1 1 —mbw— NEW YORK AND CHARLESTON STEAM SHIP LINE. The new Steam Ship NORTH i ERNERj Capt. Thos. S. Budd, will her place in the line, and leave Saturday, 9th October, at 4 o'- clock, P. M. for Freight or Passage, having splendid State Room accommodations, applv at the office of the Agent, HENRY MISSROON. corner East Bay and Boyce A Co's, wharf: No berth secured until paid for. The Steam Ships Northerner and Southerner, will,on and after 2d October, leave each port every j j Saturday. 5 Oct. 3 ' | MA N 310 N HOUSE, 7>>,\ | JiiiM. . AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. 7 I npHE UNDERSIGNED, Proprietor of the JL Mansion House, is yet before the public in the capacity of Hotel-Keeper. Thankful always for tlie smallest favors, and more than grateful for j the patronage heretofore extended towards him, | he hopes not only to retain his former custom, but j ; from ills unceasing exertions, and the central posi tion of his house, to have an unlimited support (particulaHy from the country,) as his interest troui birth is identified with theirs. The terms of board will be as low as anv in the city. GEO. G. MATTHEWS. Oct. 1 d6—c6m TO RENT. The MIDDLE TENEMENT in the Bridge Bank Building. Apply to GEORGE M. TJIEW. Sept 2 X— FOR SALE. ~ ' “ A desirable situation for Summer Resi denc.es. on the old .MLlletUreville road (three miles from Augusta) adjoining Bellevue Cottage. Containing nearly twelve acres, an excellent plum and peach orchard thereon. An indisputable title. Terms known by apply ing to THOS. MURRAY, Augusta Arsenal. i Sept. 16 6 71 IIOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. At private Sale, the two story Dwelling, JylJLsituated at the South-west corner of Ellis and Eibert-streets. Applv to J. VV. WIGHTMAN. Sept. f TO RENT. The OFFICE on the corner of Bay and Mclntosh streets recently occupied by Mr. G McCalia. Apply to Messrs. GARDELLE A RIIIND. or JOHN GARNER. Oct. 2 TO RENT, From the Ist of October next. The double WOODEN TENEMENTS j •••; Uon Jack-on-street; one on the corner . ! l a of Reynold-st. at present occupied by C Low, and the other by Miss Ingraham. Apply to G. Longstreet, or MRS. R. CAM FT ELD July 31 ♦— 32 HOUSE AN D LOT FOR SALE. /vTLk Being anxious to leave Augusta this fall _yy 2; I offer to sell my HOUSE and LOT nex , above llie Jail, at a reduced price, for cash, or 1 will take a young Negro fellow, at a fair price, in i trade. Any person disposed to make either trade, ! can have an opportunity of doing so by applying to Sept. 22 w 4 C. A. HEARD. MU LlTs ! MUL3 S! JUST ARRIVED A lot of young KENTUCKY MULES, | for sale at the Stables of li. A. WATKINS. Oct. 1 —3 TUST ARRIVED, A LOT OF FINE YOUNG KENTUCKY HORSES. Amon; thorn several fine *;; ; f_ of Bay HORSES, which - -.-X-C-X- cant be excelled by any inia.4.£X.\. i market, for sale at J. VV. STEAGALL’S Stables. I Oct. 1 O' — LIVELY STABLE. THE undersigned respectfully 1 informs the public that he has tT/y. leased the old stand well known i Ts N as J. L 7. u uedr's LOWER STABLES,7n Ln..,- street. and would be vaajikfui for a share of patron age. R. A. WATKINS. May 14 lB9 BROUGHT TO JAIL. BROUGHT to Jail in Washington, VV iikes County, on the Ist of October. 1846, a Negro man who says his name is ROB and that he belongs to Dr. Rob- : ert 'A iggins, of Montgomery County, Alabama, having been sold to him by Mr. B. Warren,of Au gasta. Said Negro is about 23 years of dark complexion, 6 feet 10 or 11 inches high, and weighs about 1.50 lbs. The owner is to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. (E’r’Tbe Chronicle will publish the above tri weekly,and the Milledgeville Federal Union, week ly, until forbid, and forward the bills for payment. R. 11. VICKERS, Jailor. • June 23 f— [July 2 RANAWAY •gx From the Subscriber, a Mulatto man. j jyi DANIEL.a Bricklayer.known by the name j ct Daniel Bland. A liherr.l reward will be i >A»«_,paid for his delivery to me, or if lodged in i Jail so that I can get him. _Sept. 9 f— J. GLENDINKING. WANTED TO HIRE, A PIANO. Any person having a good IN jw Si’ KUME NT to put out, will find f I I? I 5 2 one who will keep it in tune and or der and pay a liberal Hire for the same, by immedi ate application at this Office. Oct. 2 3 JUST RECEIVED VNOTHER LOT OF XBABT JUMPJEJRS; OR, NURSES ASSISTANT. We have just received an assort- ! ___ meat of these very useful and beau- j tiful articles for children, BABY 1 JUMPERS, or NURSES ASSIS- j BOWDRE & GLAGETT. September 3 GI ~ G- UHSM£Txf ING. The Subscribers would in form the public that they car rv on the above business in Mclntosh-st., opposite the Office, in U ll its various branches, and are prepared to execute all orders in their line. Double and Single GUNS, and Rifles Re-stocked, patent breeched and Percussioned Rifles cut over, and all kinds of Repairing done in the best manner. Particular attention paid to the manufacture of new Rifles ot every description, either with or with out the patent muzzle and at prices varying from twenty to one hundred and fifty dollars, and war ranted to shoot as well as any that can be produced and as elegantly finished. Also kept constantly on hand lor sale, the following articles, viz: RIFLES, Double and Single Barreled GUNS Double Barreled Guns, Rifle and Shot Allen’s Revolving and other Pistols English and French Percussion Caps Baldwin’s Elastic Gun Wadding Dixon’s Shot Pouches and Belts Powder Flasks, assorted sizes Gun Locks, and Bullet Moulds Wad Cutters, and Nipple Wrenches Game Bags, Powder, Shot and Lead. {UP Repairing done promptly and warranted. J~g\ Trunk and Door Locks Repaired and new Keys i fitted. Having a fine Engine Lathe, we are prepared to execute all orders for Turning Iron and Steel,Screw Cutting, &c., at short notice and in the best man ner. ROGERS A ABBEY. July 8 12 LAMPS I LAMPS ! I A LARGE assortment of SOLAR, LARD and PINE OIL LAMPS, just received from the manufactories of S. W. Murphy and Dyot&Kent. | Ti ese Lamps are warranted in every particular, and are perfectly free from danger. Those in want of a useful and handsome for a low price, can he accommodated, as they will be sold at the man ufacturer’s price in Philadelphia, for cash. They are cheaper than anythingof the kind ever offered in this market. AT,SO. OX CONSIGNMENT, a few very handsome setts of CANDELABRAS j and GIRANDOLES, for sale low, at the «.b;re of J. E. MARSHALL, I oept. 21 Metcalf's Range. ' f public Sales. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. I ursuant to an order of the Inferior Court of Wilke# county, while sitting lor ordinary purposes, will be sold, on the Tuesday in December next, before the court-house door at Hawkinsville. Lot No 224, in Pulaski county, formerly 10th District, \\ ilkin>on county, containing 202 i aores of land, more or less. Also, pursuant to a like order of said Court, will be sold, on the first Tuesday in January next be fore the Court house-door at Dahlonega, Lot No. 873, Ist section, 12th district, now Lump kin county, containing 40 acres, more or less.— Loth of which lots belong to the estate of Henry Laughter, late of Wilkes county, deceased, sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said , estate. JANE LAUGHTER, Adm’x. Oct. 1 EPHRAIM BAILEY, Adru'r. ADMINISTRATRIX’S SALE. » ill be sold, on the thirtieth day of October next, at the late residence of Thomas Bostwick, de ceased, in Burke county, a portion of the perish able property ot said deceased, consisting of. Horses, Hogs, Cattle, Corn, Dodder, Plantation * oois, and L iensiis. Household and Ivitclicn Fur* mture, and various other articles. Terms made known on the dav of sale. SARAH BOSTWICK, Adra’x. By ISAIAH CARTER, Agent. Sept. 15 70 EXECUTOR’S SALE. Will be sold on Tuesday, the 26th of October next, at tlie late residence of Jacob Allen, deceased, in Warrenton, The personal property of the said Jacob Allen, consisting of two setts of Blacksmith’s Tools, Car riage-makers Tools, Unfinished Work. Lumber, Household Furniture and Cooking Utensils. Also, two Cows and Calves. Sale to continue from day today until ail is sold. STODDARD W. SMITH, Executor. Sept. 12 68 I ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. ‘ I On the first Tuesday in November next, will b* sold before the Court House door in Carroll coun ty, by virtue of an order of the Hon. the Inferi or Court of Warren county, while sitting as a Court of Ordinary, the property belonging to the estate of Wra. Johnson, late of Warren county, deceased, viz : Lot of Land number two hundred and forty-three, in the eighth district, Carroll county, i ALSO, On the first Tuesday in November, at the Court House in the county of Heard, between the le fal hours of sale, -ot of Land number eighty-five, in the twelfth district of said county. Terms made know n on day of sale. Sept? \VM. GIBSON. Adm’r. EXECUTOR’S' SALE. “ Will be sold, on the first Tuesday in November next, the at Court House door in Elbert coun ty, agreeably to an order granted by the Jus tices of the Inferior Court of Elbert county when sitting as a Court of Odinary, Two tracts ot land in Libert county, one contain ing six hundred and thirty-four acres, more or less, adjoining lands of John Dickinson, Archibald Me w ! born and others, the other containing two hundred acres, more or less, adjoining lands of William A. Drown or Burrell Bobo, and others, sold as the property of the estate of William Teasly, deceas ed, for the benefit of the heirs of said deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. THOMAS HORTON, Surviving Ex’r. Ang. 25 ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. On the first Tuesday in December next, will be sold before the Court House door in Warrenton, Warren county, the following tracts of Land, ue louging to the estate of William Johnson, deceas ed, sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors, viz : A lot of Land containing about 600 acres, in said county, on both sides of the Louisville road, and a bout live miles from Warrenton. About 250 acres lies on the east side of the road, and about 350 oa the west side. It will be sold in two lots. Also, at the same time and place, a Tract con taining about 63 acres, adjoining the above, and known as the Beasley place. All sold for the bene fit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Terms—l 2 mouths credit for approved paper. Aug, 18 WM. GIBSON, Adm’r. EXECUTOR’S SALE. Will be sold, before the Court House door, in the town of Dahlonega. Lumpkin county, on the first Tuesday in November next. One third of the undivided Lot of Land, known as Lot No. 1099, District 12th, Section 1. Said Lot, containing forty acres more or less. Also, on the same day, will be sold, before the Court House door, iu the county of Forsvth. One Lot of Land, known as Lot No. 783, District : 3, Section 1, containing forty acres more or less, I sold in conformity of the last Will and Testament of Beverly Allen, deceased, late of Elbert county, j Terms of sale cash. LINDSAY 11. SMITH, ) „ , BEVERLY A. TEASLY. ( Lx rs ’ j August 20 • EXECUTOR’S SALE. ~ Will be sold at the late residence of William Sel lers, deceased, in the county of Richmond, on Thursday, the 21st of October next. All the personal property belonging to said es tate, consisting of Horses, a fine stock of Cattle, Hogs, Corn, Fodder, Household and Kitchen Fur niture, and various other articles, ! Sale to continue from day to day until all is sold, i Terms on the dav of sale, ! Sept 17 RAYMOND F. SELLERS, Ex’r. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. Agreeable to an order of the Inlerior Court of Burke county, when setting for ordinary pur poses, will be sold, before the court-house door in the town of Waynesboro, Burke county, on the first Tuesday in December next. Two hundred acres, more or less, of Pine Land, | lying on Ogeechee River and Central Rail Road, ; near the 95 Mile Station, and adjoining; lands of Joseph Monroe, Rowan Johnson, James Grubbs and Miles F. Brach; said tract of land, known as i the Parker place. ■ Also, at the same time and place, thirteen hnn i dred and twenty-eight acres of land, more or Jess, lying on the waters of Bark Camp, known as the' plantation of Matthew Jones, late of Burke coun ty, deceased. On this place is a good Dwelling House, Gin House, Stables and Negro Houses, and sufficient land open for working fifteen or j twenty hands, the fencings, out-housesj &c., in good ) repair. The above lands, sold as the real estate of Mat thew Jones. lale of Burke Co., deceased, for the purpose of distribution. Terms on the day of sale. ALLEN INMAN, > , , , Sept. 25 MITCHEL B. JONES. \ Adm rs - EXECUTOR’S SALE. On the second Monday in December next, will be sold to the highest bidder at public out-cry , upon a credit of one, two and three years, the large and valuable plantation of William Wright, de ceased, late of the county of Columbia. This tract contains eleven hundred (1100) acres of land; a large portion of if, the best Cotton land in Middle Georgia. It is elegantly improved, with one of the best country Mills in the State. There is about four hundred acres of it in the woods. It is situated in the county of Columbia, twenty seven miles above Augusta, 8 miles from the Georgia R, Road, 6 miles from Appling and 1 mile from Cobb ham. The sale will take place upon the planta« tion. Also, at the same time and place, upon a credit, a portion of the Negroes, Household and Kitchen ; Furniture; Corn. Fodder, Oats, &c., Mules, Horses Pork, Cattle, Farming Tools. A little of every thing appertaining to a well conducted Farm.— Terms of the most accommodating character.— The sale made in pursuance of the last Will and Testament of William Wright, deceased, j Any one desirous of purchasing privately the F arm, can do so by addressing the Executor at Cassville, Ga. AUGUSTUS R. WRIGHT, Executor. Cassville. Ga.. Sept. 20th. 1847. o—td ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE, * Will be sold, before the court-house door in Heard county, on the first Tuesday in January next, Lot of Land, No. 84, in the twelfth district of Heard county —sold as the property of William Johnson, deceased, late ot \\ arren county, and by virtue of an order of the Inferior Court of said conn, tv, while sitting for ordinary purposes, titles good, and payments cash. A I. SO, On the same day, before the Court House door in Early countv, will be sold. Lot of Land No. 294. in the 6th District. WILLIAM GIBSON, Adm’r. Sept 22 • 76