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AUGUSTA HERALD. Yol. XXITI No. II National Wovk. PROPOSALS BY JOSEPH M. SANDERSON, or pauiDELPRiA. Fur Publishing by Subscription, a Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence. BT JO BY SANDERSON. WHEN we consider the personal quali ties of the Statesmen, who were as sociated in the first Congress of the United States, and whose names are affixed tp the Declaration of Independence, the perilous occasion winch demanded the exercise of their wisdom and deliberations, and the in fluence of their councils on the interests of mankind, we must acknowledge that very rarely a more imposing and magnificent Spectacle has been exhibited to the world ; *and we shall se k in vain, in the annals of Rations, for an event more worthy of com memoration, or of being cherished forever in the hearts of a grateful and generous people. The love of Independence is in terwoven* with the frame a id constitution the human mind. It is a.most the first sen timent that animates the infant’s features in the cradle ; and amongst all the actions and enterprizes of man, none has awakened in to activity a greater exertion of the virtuous energies of his nature, none hits excited a greater warmth of veneration,'and has more imperious claims upon our gratitude, than resistance to tyranny and political oppres sion. i 1» those Republican States which have I ’ been the admiration of the world, the first I tribute of genius was paid to the patriot or i hero, who promoted the cause of liberty j and maintained the independence and dig. | nity of man. The animated canvas, and the ! breathing marble snatched his features from ' the grasp of death, and the historian in- j scribed his name and achievements in the ! imperishable records of fame. It would in- 1 deed be no favorable pressage of the per- j petuity of our republican institutions, to : discover an insensibility to the obligations , we owe the memory of the illustrious pal- | rons of American freedom. They adva ic- I ed us, by their mag .auimity, from the inglo- j rious state of colonial subjection, and /rum I the arbitrary dominion of a foreign power, I to the distinguished elevation of a sover eigu and independent people ; they asser ed and maintained the imprescriptible right of humanity, by tne “ mutual pledge of their fives, their fortunes, a id their sacred honor and as long as virtue holds her em pire in the hearts of tueic successors, the example of tfiese generous benefactors will not be lost to tne world ; their names will not pass away, nor be forgotten j or their glorious deeds be confounded in the com mon and casual transactions of life. Ingru- j titu.le, is a vice, that in nations, as well as individuals, indicates the last degfte of de generacy and corruption- It is a vice that implies the absence of every virtue ; it was in the age of Caligula, that the name of the Scipios was proscribed, and the statue of Brutus, brouglv death on its possessor. “ The glory of our ancestors is the light of posterity.” arid the homage of the living cannot he offered to tile merits of the illus trious dead, with an ineffectual or sterile admiration. Grea' and splendid actions will seldom be acmeved by men w 10 have hum ble or ordinary objects in prospect. It is by contemplating the lives and characters of those who are marked out from me muiti cude by their eminent qualities, that we oe noine emulous of their Virtues and their re gown. It is by reading the history of their tenerous and noble actions, that sympatne ic emotions are excite:! in the heart; and ty a reiteration if such feelings, that gran bear of sentiment, dignity and elevation of character, and habits of viit-ue, are generat ed and confirmed. Lycurg is clad in ar mour the s.atues of the Gods, that even In their devotions the citizens of Sparta might have tne image of war before tlieif eyes; observing well that the disposition of the mind, like a limb of the body, was invigorat ed by exercise- and activity. “He inter wove,” says P utaren, “ the praise of virtue and the contempt of vice in all their pur suits and recreations, and by these arts they were possessed with a thirst of honor, an nthmia us bordering on insanity, and had not a wish for their country.” The trophies Os Miltiades interrupted the sleep of The mistocles, and Theseus in listening to the exploits of Hercules, Was fir <1 with hisspir it and became the successful rival of his fame. The uncultivated savage catches the flame of emulation from the deeds of his ancestors, and hangs his hut with the em blems of his father’s valor. More need not to be said to enforce the ! utility of the publication we have underta ken, and which we now submit to the pa eronage f our fellow-citizens- CONDITIONS. The Work will be published in 8 volumes at intervals of six months, and delivered to Subscribers at g 2 50 per volume, in boards. 300 do bound in sheep, plain. 3 25 do do gilt. 3 50 do do in call, plain. 3 62 do do in calf, gilt. It will contain upwards of 50 portraits, en graved by Mr. James B. Longacre, and sac simdies of the signatures, besides a number of allegorical emhellis .merits. The paper and printing will be of the first quality, and | every exer'inn used to make it, as it should ! be, a National If'orh. The first volume is now published, and ; submitted as a specimen of the work. Should I any of the succeeding ones prove inferior, j Subscribers will be at liberty to withdraw lieir names. May 13. tor Sale, CHEAP for eash, an excellent Horse, rides well and is unex celled in Harness.—Enquire of the Editor. July ft 2 PROSPECTUS OF SIX BOOKS, ENTITLED better to 23c: By Joseph Eve. To be Published in the City of Augusta Hie following extract from the “ Georgia Advebtiseii,” will elucidate theprincipa and drift o the Poem “ The Poem is in SIX BOOKS, of from three to five hundred lines each. The author’s object seems to be to combat that erroneous sentiment which the melancholy speculations of minds of gloomy sensibility have inculca ted, that the miseries of human life so far overbalance its enjoyments, that existence is not a blessing, or its continuance to be desired. Mr. Eve, in his Poem, attempts to show, and we believe pretty successfully, .that tnere are sufficient grounds of comfort in all the diversified stations of life, sufficient sources of consolation in the midst of con victs and difficulties, to demonstrate the truth of the title he has chosen for his Po em, that it is *• Better to Be.” He endea vors to show, that Providence, in costinu ,ng individuals in existence, forms a more accurate estimate of tinman happiness than those churlish beings do, who, in the midst ot countless blessings, can find nothing worth living for. Mr. Eve takes a survey oflui man life- in all its stages—of science m all its j branches—of business in all its activity—of mention in all its sublimity and beauty, and under various views, and many animated i descriptions, he endeavors clearly to show, [ that the life of man, with alt its vicissitudes, j has a balance of happiness greatly in its fa vor. Ihe work, we are informed, will after j a sllorl dme be put to press.” I TERMS, j The above Poem will be printed or. verv : fine paper, and in an elegance ot style not ! inferior to the handsomest northern publica- I lions. j It will be comprised in one volume, con j tabling about 200 duodecimo pages. | Ine price to Subscribers will he one dol ! lar half bound-or vne dollar and a half full ! fimind in a superior Myle, payable on delive ry of the volume. 'X? Every person who shall procure twelve subscribers, and become answerable for the payment, will be entitled to an additional . copy. fT The Proposals for the above work, are left at the different Book Stores in this City Augusta, November. Collins & llannay, OF NEM -YORK. Propose, publishing by Subscription, STKttEOiTI’E EDITIONS OF THE DRAMATIC WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE, IN TWO SIZES, Octavo and Duodecimo. STFjREOTYFE Editions come strongly recommended to the public, particular- j ly on account of correctness —consequently this modern invention will entirely do away the objection to American publications in that respect. Such a work as Shaxespf.are, perfectly cree from error, and otherwise well exe cuted, together with the adventitious cir fumstances of ornament, needs little beside to insure a favourable reception from the friends of Literature, and of American en terprise. The Subscribers are authorized to receive subscriptions for the above, and assure their friends, and the public generally, that they will use their best exertions to satisfy those who may subscribe; that they shall not, as has been too frequently the case, be impos ed upon by works published by subscription,' and in every case in which they ire not sa tisfied that the books, when delivered are as •good as represented, they shall be under no obligations to take them. They will be delivered early next fall ; and at from JJ2 to 5 per sett, lower than w'nat the S TORE retail price will be for the same work. Persons wishing to be supplied with ele gant copies of the above celebrated works, are requested to call and view the speci mens of binding, &c. at the store of J. & JJ. Ely. June 8. 3t y 8 TYvti Eutev^evavY. THE first volumes of the EUTERPEIAD or MUSICAL INTELLIGENCER AND LADIES GAZET t E, ended in April. The second volume has commenced, much im proved, and considerably enlarged, com prising eight quarto pages with a sheet of Music in every number, and is published semi-monthlv, on Saturdays, at three dollars per annum, by JOHN R. PARKER. No. 2, Milk-Stree Boston, May 5 97 fetoYvn, A SQUARE Breast-pin, being a Topaz ■a jL set in go'd, and surrounded with bril ! liants. The PIN upon close inspection will i be perceived to have been soldered near | the Hinge. A negro is suspected to have | taken it, and as it is particularly valuable to j the loser, being the gift of « friend ; a | handsome reward will be paid for its reco very, it left at Aliens, Lottery and Exchange Office. July 6. LOB r—A small, fine Gold, BREAS I'-PfN ; with a fine Topaz cen tre, and chased Pnrdeze. The finder by leaving it at the Jlerald Office, will confer a particular favour on the owner, and will re ceive a suitable reward if required. July 27 H FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 17; 1881. \UHUAiT .MAYALVE, OFFERS FOR SALE, Hluls. & too Barrels PUi- I uleiphid Whi«kfy, 20 Hhii*. N, O. <s* .»!»». Sugars. 2000 Bushels Liveroliti ground Salt, 100 Sacks hi own do 3000 lbs. prime Snap, 0000 lbs. Square &, flat Iron, 40 B rretg Mackarei, No. 3. I’ogniac Brandy Ho l and Gin, Whittemores Cai<i«, No. to, •And will receive, in a few bn ys, 150 Bags prime Gfeeit Coflee, 50 Barrels new Mackarei, p icked tins Spring, No. 3. A few Buudles prime Hay g 200. i lie above G -Oil are offered low for ('ash, or on a short credit for acceptances in town only until the Ist. of October next, and all remain iag on hand that d ty, will positive* 5y be sold at Auction, July 13 St .j ■'idii WMmr Bathing I'ilbs, Very superior Ju do Roasters different sizes, do Scales with beams properly regulated do Buckets, different sizes do Coffee Poll do do do Pans and Sauce Pans do do do Watering pots do do do Powder, Pea and Sugar Cau niste s, do Candle Sticks do Candle Rov.cs do Candle Ainu I (Is do Cheese Toasters, do Liquor Pumps,' • do Liquor .Measures do Gratters, large, for kitchen use do Nutmeg graters upon ait im proved plan do Cha.<dr|jers. in sets of a su perior construction do Sconces, «h improved pattern, do Cups, pint and half pint, do Spitting Boxes do Lanterns, both large‘& small do Skimmers and Ladles do Cullenders do Scoops and Funnels do engines for the purpose of watering Gardens, &c. do Pepper and Grudging Boxes, do Sillabub Churns, do Trumpets for hunters & stage drivers do Pudding Pons, Orany other article nr articles in the Tin-Plate Worker’s line, by Wholesale or Retail, will be fur nished at the shortest notice and the work well executed on the most rea sonable terms, by applying at the store of John Hayles & Co. SO™ I liA GU 1 I'EltS for houses, made and put up at short notice. Apply ns above. April <f> 81 ’VYic Subscribe, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received A NEAT ■ ASSORTMENT OF Suitable to his Line of Business, CONSISTING OF * SUPERFINE Cloths, Coronation Mixt Cassiroeres, Black and Blue ditto Superfine Valencia Vestings, (en tiiely new.) He lias formed a connect Ton in Charleston, by which means ho will Iways have on hand t constant sup ply of the newest GOODS & FASH IONS, direct front London. James Gordon, Tailor tyf Habit-Maker. IPashington-Street December 29. 53 THE HIGHEST PREMIUM GIVEN FOR ! Cbavlesbm l\ank .Volos. By S. # M. Allen, Corner of Broaduml Mhitonh- Street* March 27 78 HOUSE, fcUi.V, Ornamental Painting, (Hazing, Paper Hanging, tSfc. TH £ Subscriber anxious for Work is now ready to receive appli cations, having every necessary re commendation. Apply at this office for particulars. Charles A. Cox*. April 23 36 AND Commission Business. The Subscribers, Renew the offer of their services lo their Friends in the above Business. They continue at their Old ST AN 1) on Broad-Street, AND Til El |{ WARE-HOUSES, AKR IN GOOb ORDER for the reception of COTTOX .k\ll WOODS Os every Description. Tliey take this opportunity to re turn thank* for favors heretofore re ceived, and respectfully solicit the continuance of & portion of public pat ron « gq. A. Slaughter «Sf C. Labutan. Augusta, September 8 24t 21 AND Oonvnvission Business, The Subscriber having talien a lei* on the If are-House recently occul pied by HOLCOMBE & TUCKER (Opposite Messrs. Sims df Williams. %'C r O.L be thnUklui to his friends . v Y and the public for a share of their patronage Every attention will be paid to the interest of those ! who may favor him with their busi- ! ticss, whether in receiving and for \v; r ling sales and purchases of Uottim ov of any description—His WARE HOUSES ty' STORES are now rea dy for the reception of Colton and Merchandise. R. Malone. Augusta, May l. 88 10r Tbe SwbsYYibvr, Can constantly be found at the Au gusto. Commission suns gmwm, AJvaLKrs Range, From early till late, where he still attends to,the Practice of MEDI CINE. Bleeding and Teeth extract ing in store, at moderate terms, and to servants at half the usual rates »s heretofore, which is worthy of notice. Di-ugs, Glass,Oils i Taints &c. &c. \\ ill be received on Commission, i and prompt returns made of all sales ! and every attention paid to the in- I terests of Lis employers.. C. C. Dunn. December 12 45 siiW fTVIF, Prophecy of Dante, a Poem by Lord X Byron, Mary of Scotland, or the heir of Avcnel a Drama, founded on the popular Novel of “ The Abbott." The rise, the Orphan of Geneva, by John Howard Payne, Esq. Sergeant and Uawlc’s Reports, 3 Vols. The House Surgeon and Physician, design ed for tile use of families with Concise Directions, price §l. Oj’ A fresh supply of AMt'.S’ best Letter Paper, for sale at the Augusta Rook-Stsee, by W. J. HOUBV. July 3 * 3t 1 XEW BOOKS at Ei^V Kenilworth, by the author of Waverly, &c. Ike. Meiuioutli, the Wanderer, by the au thor of Bertram The Earthquake, a Tale, by the uu- j thorn* the Ayrshire Legatees, i ■ or the Correspondence of the Pringle family. The Angel of the World, a New Poem Blackwood's Magazine, No. tj Just received and for sale by J. it 11. Kly, Who keep constantly a large sup ply ol Fools Cap unit Letter Paper, ’ and School Books, which will be sold j to Country Merchants on ihe most j advantageous terms. April 20 at 8.1 €/“ llie person to wiiosecare j a BAY HORSE was entrusted on Wednesday evening last, by a negro boy, will confer a favor on the sub- ; seriber by leaving him at Ylr. I,nog street’s stables, or Mr. N. Cashing) Broad-street, where all expences will j be paid. William B. Steele. July 18. at 4 [Whole. No. 1393. Have this day received hy (he Steam Ro«t, the Life of Gen eral Ureeue—Jackson on Fever No Fiction, a Narrative founded on Re cent and Interesting Facts. —.HI. so il. FRESH ASSORTMENT OF SCHOOL BOOKS. FOR SALE At thp .Yew- York Commission Book- Store. Samuel Sturges, Agent. July 17 St 5 MARCHE’S BEST Willis In Pipes and Quarter Casks, For Sale By I. Thompson. Under (he Globe Tavern. May 8. 90 . KtIBW 3BJM!Mn~ AT KLIT’S. T IE Vifihge of Mariendorpt, by Miss Ainu Maria Porter, ■ he Report of tile t rial of Hubert M. Good win for Manslaughter, Fanny with Additions, Woodward’* Literary Casket ami Pocket Magazine of Classic and Polite Lltera. ture, No. 1, Blackwood Is Magazine, No. 16 and 17, North American Review, No. 31, EspinasSe's Nisi Prim, Gould’s new edition improved, with Notes of Cases to the year 1320, PhiHipH’.i Evidence, new edition, improved to I ow, Chitiy on Bills, new edition, . Cliittj’s Pleadings, Chit'y’s criminal Law, with the addition of V 01. 4th, Colie’s Surgical Anatomy. Parody’s Lectures on the Teeth «■ 3t 98 List of Letters Remaining in the Post-Office, Hay net borough. Ut. July, 1821. -A 5 Charles Jones 2 Martha Aurburn, | Sarah Johnson I'lin.mas Ailen, Thaddeus Johnson, Burk Auuvvay, ? Jesse Atuway, .TunV j Thomas Lane, Joiin All mo rid, J John Lambert* 13 | jyj illmm Hynes, | Tlmmas Mcßride. Je.o Burch, Sophia E. Moore. I ; V !' ,la Ji V Drown, \ Mary McNatt, John lljulard, ! John Murnhev Russel Bradley, 2 \ John M. Moore’, Heading 1). Bryant, 3 | N William Bryant, 2 Exam Nelson, John Brown, j j> Caleb Huxle, Esq. ] John S. Porter John Brinson, t Joseph Perry 2 John Brigham & Co. John p„lhill, C Samuel f. Preseoat, Samuel Lunhingbam, George Payson, James Cates, Samuel Pearson, ” Henry A. Pams, Mr. Daiile!, Henry 11. Parris, Dumel It ikc.% J-sse 11. l) ivos, John Reynolds, Mathew Drum, Mav.a Reynolds, Christopher Uamel, William Kacheals, Leon P. Dugas, Lewis Rhodes, *■< Wilson Royals, Hubert Lrvin, g ®lliott, Marke Stokes, F .lameiS Stringer, Elizabeth Flournoy, William Sapp, Sen’r h .rah Finny, John S. Shaiabling,' Zscharn,l. L. Leuling Spain, _. , Clement Sharp, ri.omn, Glascock, ; TliomziScarborough, Vm.or S. Godbu, Patrick Sc asms, Robert Gordon, George Skinner, Gresham Green, { Delda Smith 2, ititfliorn Hutchins, j j’ .Lunes Hickey, j Daniel Toler, .um.ey Heart, j Daniel Thompson, I bonus Ho ton, < James Tedder, /jloaft Harvey, j \\ J { Thomas Wells, Mores Johnson. j |(oh> ri White. Samuel Sturges, V..\l July 20 * 7, V\avl‘ \ Viffme. *#* N OTIC K—The Presi dent and Diiectors of the Company, have this day declared a dividend ot 2 1-2 per cent on the Capital Stock ot the Company for the last quarter, ending 3(jth idt.—The same will he payable at this Olfioe on or af ter the 20th instant. JOHN SHARP, Tretuurer. July 3 1 BEGS leave to inform Ilia friends and the pub :c, in general, tha’ his health being reinstated, he tenders them hia services in the practical Department of his profession, lie has opened his SHOP in Ellis-Street, j about thirty yards above its intersection by i Washington-Slreet, in the Mouse lately ten. ‘ anted by Mr. Luke Reid, where he may al -1 ways be found, when not called off, oil Pro ! fessinn.il Business, j June 15. 100 6» %S Hto ten on Wednesday I night last, the following Article*, viz.— One fine linen rufT : Shirt, marked W J. B. ■ ue common do, without ruffle, no mark, one | striped V-tt, tie pair white Pairtaloons, one pair line,.:. Stockings, two Toiv-ls, noe liiirii diaper table Cloth and' oac child’s calico Frock. A reward of TEN DOLLARS will be paid for any information, which will lead to llie detection of the thief, and a reasonable Compensation for th,e recovery of the articles.— Apply at this Office. July IJ,
