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foreign Intelligence.
Continuation of Foreign Summary f r oro the
English paper* received by the Kuphra
te*, at the office of the National Advo
cate .
An earthquake took place at Batavia on |
the 29th ol December last, which occasioned
immense damage; the >ea roue to a prodigi
ous height, and then falling with incredible
rapidity, d< utroyed all the plantations, and
■wept off'many of the inhabitants.
In Staffordshire, England, four men and
five youths fell a sacrifice to foul air in one
of the coal pit* on the 13th September. The
men whose duty it was to keep the mines
clear, had neglected this and gone to the
races. A fstlier, two sons, and a grandson,
were among the unfortunate sufferers.
When the assizes for Merioneth came on
it Dolgtdly, in Wales, there was neither
prisoner nor cause ! 'I he commission was
ne.tt opened at Carmarthen, where there
was not one prisoner for trial, either for the
county or horougli !
We observe, by the Liverpool paper*,
that the two Esquimaux Indian*, lately in
ties city, had arrived there, and were ad
vertised for exhibition. The widow of Chris
tophe anti her two daughter* had also reach
ed F.ngland,
A true bill for libel ha* been found by
the London grand jury, against the Times
newspaper, for publishing the speech o; Mr.
Waithmau at the common hall, in which he
indulged in some rancorous and scurrilous
abuse of Mr. J. H Sharp, the secretary of
the constitutional association.
Lord Cochrane is staled to be deeply en
gaged to working the copper mines of Chili,
where Eng.ish artificers ami machinery are
employed in converting litis metal into in
gots, which are expected to be forwarded
to England fur sale in Chilian vessel*.
A case occurred at the Union Hall police
Loudon, which excited auch extraordinary
interest that the office and every avenue
leading to it, an Well as the dwelling house
of the accused, w ere besieged with immense
ciowdaof people. An undertaker nulled
Cundickc had been entrusted with the body
ol a man who had been executed, and had
received L 3 <ir IA sterling, to p»y the
charges of burying it. Some of the friend*
of the culprit having exprrssetl a u i«b to
attend the funeral, they were led to enter
tain some suspicious of the undertaker, i t
eo isqquence ol hi* giving evasive answers
a* to period of interment. At last, and
after watching 'for some time, they taw a
coffin brought out of the Itou e ol Mr. Cuu
dicke on the shoulders of two men, which,
it was contained the remains of the de
ceased. I lie pr cession in veil on lu the
burying ground ; but such was the prrcipi
talion with wh c t the funeral had been car
ried on, ttiat tut grave wu»scarcely huh dug,
and the coffin was laid on the ground till it
was finished During this inlet vul, the
frit uds ol the deceased b -gged tu see the
body before it via, consigned to the earth ;
but their wish w as opposed by the undertak
er, on the ground that it was nearly in a state
ot putrefaction. I'iic otliets, however, were
l> ud in then 4 demand, and having been
joined by some of the mob, a buttle took
place, which emltd in the discomfiture of
the undertaker und h s party, and the demo
lition of the coffin : when lo! soon ascer
tained, that the body had been sold nothing
was found hi it but earth and Just, It was
to Mr. Brooke’* the Anatomist, who paid
four guineas for it in tin regular wpy, and
who nfused to give it up to the friends till
lie had dissected it. The undertaker narrow
lay escaped with Ilia lite, amt was obliged
to take shelter in Horsenumgei -lane p isoij,
from the lury ot the mob. On being brought
before a inugstrate, he was ordered to tiud
bail for Ins appearance when called upon.
Theatrical. —A new and most succes.lul
farce has been brought out at Drury lane,
entitled Ahnsitntr 'l'oimun, founded on the
well known humorous poem hearing that
name. From the manner in which it has
bten dramatised, litis piece promises to be
come as popular as ita urigmal. In order
to appropriate the tale, the persecutor of
the poor Frenchman, who, in the poem, is
singly represented by the fadclious Turn
King, .a multiplied into a diversity of char
acters and interests. The hustle is thus con
stantly kept up, and Jhuucur I'tmmn ap
pear* to the eyes of the '.err fled French
man in twenty different shapes, who having
no connection or knowledge ol the pursuits
of each other, are equally surprised by me
abuse with which (hey are assailed (or the
commission ul deeds of which they have no
knnwd Ige. I lie piece was announced tor
repetition amidst uuiveisal applause.
A new con <dy front the pen of the author
of Th< H’urhi, has been acted at llayniarket
Theatre witkgreat pr< mUe ol success. It
is called Atuii h-btjakiug or the /Viuce’s
Jh'tteni, and is c >4fulured entitled to he
ranked -lining me legitimate comedies that
have kept possession ot the English stage,
A new O, era completely occupies the
attention of ihe people at Faria, which is
slated tu have brought into pockets of ilia
managers, during the lirsl seven nights of
its performance, no less a sum 41,924 trancs.
Ai a musical party in Paris, an artist as
tonished the amateurs by playing a Jut on
•nr violtu. This is effected by doubly sinn
ing ihe instrument i but such was the power
ot his how, that the tones which he drew
are described to have been perfect, full of
an, and the vibration of one note continued
alter the commencement of an accessary, or
oi an accompaniment.
; The ship L< Jenny, just arrived from
Montevideo, at Si. Ma.o, has on board a ti
ger, 5 months old, of an extreme mildness,
he plays with the crew ju*t as a dog would
do.
All inhabitant of Abbeville, Mr. laivalee,
is pul arrived at Pans with the intention to
exlubi. to the iovt rs of cunosit cs, a myrtle
tree, winch passes for a prodigy of art and
nature—This shrub, seven lines in height,
produces at 14 inches of elevation from the
trunk, 1 FI small branches artfully inter voven,
which pr; >ent the aspect of in elegant bask
et, having clear spaces of a circumference of
seven feet and a had, and surmounted with
four crowns, the natural production of its
foliage. I his shrub, so lit note under the
hand of the industrious man who has been
cultivating tl for 20 years, is with ,ut its
equal. For seven years u attracted the at
tention of all the strangers ttiat pswaed thro’
Abbeville. Mr. Lavutec has deposited it in
the hall of the Dovm Coffee House, m the
Luxembouig garden, where he has been
permitted to exhibit it to the public.
Tbe lighting ot the city of p.rj* costs
A'Jo.dul trank* 98 centimes a test, at the
ran- ot one centime, and a hslf an hour for
v sch oglu. .Yvta. lt)J cent, make 1 frank,
uc <5 suesar* equal ,u l y centum.».
■y
tt is known all over Europe that the
French excrl in writing Memoirs. If any
one ever had s iclt a task to fulfil in a supe
rior manner, it has been the Abbe Morelle*,
who possessrs information, wit and discern
ment. His .Wctttbirt, expected with impati
ence, are now published, and contain a varie
ty of interesting anecdotes, ingenious notices,
ami opinions pasted on several great person
ages, some of whom are still alive, and on
others who have fallen within the province
of history. Every thing bids fair that the
Work will meet with a brilliant success.
The river Htiine broke through the dikes
st Lausanne, in the month of August last,
and occasioned great distress to the inhabi
tants residing on its banks, three of whom.
were drowned. As the harvest was stand
ing, much apprehension was entertained for
the crops. The road to the Orisons had been
swept away, and the vast plains in the
neighborhood were converted into an im
mense lake, in which several villages were
seen, like islands, rearing their heads, and
expected every moment to be completely
submerged. The damage was incalcula
ble.
STATISTICAL DETAILS ON PARIS.
The Compte ile Chabrol, Prefect ot the
Department of the Seine, ha* recently pub
lished a work from official documents, con
taining some interesting particulars on ihe
state of Paris, The following extract will
ass ord a curious comparison with the slate of
London:—
On the Ist January 1819, there were re
gistered in Paris, 1,171 Cabriolets de place
(on the stands,) of which 765 were for the
streets, and 406 for the vicinity.
106 Message lies and Voitures for fixed
destinations, not included in those for tbe
vicinity of Paris.
489 Coaches of remise.
318 Cabrioieta of do.
4,804 Private Cabriolets.
9.U80 Carts.
495 Vmtures hv one horse.
843 do do drawn by hand.
Ot Private Vniture, drawn by two or more
horses, not subject to take a number, the
Administration can give no precise account.
1 6JOC Horses are generally kept in Par s,
exc'usive of th.<se brought thither by strau
geis.
An eighth part of the paving of Paris is
renewed annually, during 7 months of the
bes* season.
The streets, bridges, and public square*
are lighted by 4 5.53 lanterns, wuich con
sume annually 275,667 killograms of oil
(608,397 tbs. avolrd.)
In the pub'ic establishment*, 482 lanterns
Consume 14,379 kiliogramsuf oil (31,734 lbs.
avinrd.)
The ordinary watering and cleaning of the
Streets is done by the inhabitants. Dial of
the bridges, quay's, gates, und squares em
ploy Irmn the Isl March to the 31st Oct. 110
men ; and during the other 4 months, 250
I men.
i The clearing away of dust, Bic. during
! eight months require 140 men and 210
I horses j in ih" winter months 22J are re
| quire, I, and 350 horses.
, The corn-market can contain 40,000 sack*.
| In ordinary years there are consumed in
Puri*. -
718.000 Hectolitres of tVir.e, including a
bout 450 000 bottle* (15,96m,842 wine
gallons.)
24,950 Ditto of Cyder (659,1.54 wine gal
lon )
77,000 Ditto of Beer (2,034,263 wine gal
lons)
13,600 Ditto of Vinegar (350,298) do do
71 750 Bullocks.
8.500 Cows.
76.500 Calves.
339,650 Sheep.
70.500 Hog .
931,000 Pigeons.
174,000 Ducks.
1 289,000 Chicnens.
251,000 Capons or Poulets,
549 000 Turkey s.
328,000 liuese.
131,000 Par'l'idget.
177,000 Rabbits.
29,000 Hart s.
Butter and Eggs, erst annually 10,348,800/
Oy-ters cost 599,400 trancs.
St u Fish, 3,417,600 Ira cs.
Fresh-water Fish, 553,400 franc*.
Tlve receipts of the tvteive t heatres, in
cluding the Cirque Olj mpique, may be
valued, one year with anoihi r. at 5,500,000
francs iuf which they give 500,000 ,‘ruucs
for the use of the poor.
10,000 persons daily Irequent the Specta
cles, ot whom T.OOO pay, and 3,000 have
free admissions.
The receipt of the minor Spectacles,
Balls, Cardens, Concerts, Coffee-houses a
soirees amusantes curiosities, Sic. may be
estimated at 1.00U.000, oi whicit IdU.UOO
francs go >o the poor.
So that public amusements produce ü
bove 6,000,000 francs, winch is above 16,000
per day, nut including the expeuce of r, -
freghments, and of gaining, wuich pays se
parately.
Georgia legislature.
HOUSE OF RF.PKESENTA FIVES.
Salurtluii , jYuvember 10,1821.
NO TICES in reUiuun (q bills.
Mr. Scarlett — To repeal an act passed 13lh
December, 1820, adding |>art of the county
ot ll.ynn to the county of Wayne.
Mr. J’ltilHfts — To legilamize the birth of
Pitikethman M‘C*y, and to change his name
to Pinkevhman It iwk i s.
Mr. MW—To divorce John A. and Hea
ter Williams.
Mr. Corey—To alter and amend the 11th
section of tue Ist article of the Consutu ion.
Mr. Steele — To compel Sheriff's to keep
their office* at the court-houses, or within
one mile thereof, either bv themselves or by
their deputy, throughout this state.
Mr. It. O’. I ampbtii. - 1 o change tile name
ot t hon.as L. Rckl, to that of Thomas L.
Wootnn,
Mr /- Xoinuten —To establish a bridge
erected hr W illiam Terry across Yellow riv
er, and to author,ac them to receive toll for
tne same.
Mr. .4/urroy-..T0 alter and amend the Ist.
and 6tti and 7th sections of an act to alt er
and amend the road laws, passed 9th Decem
ber, 1819.
Mr. 9>u/«~To make permanent the site of
the public buildings at tiaiiwville, in Halt
county, and to incorporate the village.
BILLS reporteJ.
Mr. IHoKtck —To give to master carpen
ters and master mason* a iisn on buildings
erected by them ir. Aiii;iiK.a.
Mr. It. ti. Canphe. — To define the duties
and authorities ot the commissioner, ot ihe
town ol \V ashmgjon
Mr. D. G. Campbell laid on the table a re
solution proposing to call on the Treasurer
for certain inforniatiun relative to the funds
ior public education and Free Schools, and
for internal In proven e"t.
Monday. .Ynember 12. 1821.
NOTICES In relation to the introduction
of bills ;
Mi. Wood—To add a part of Houston and
Dooley counties to that oi Pulaski.
Mr. Sheftv.il- —To repeal so much of the 4tli
section of the act for the better regulating
the town ol Savannah, and tilt hamlets there
of, as prohibits the corporation from allow
ing the Mayor a salary.
Mr. Wofford —To add a part of Habersham
to Franklin.
Mr, J. Robinson— To prevent any present
from fishing m a sluice on the west side of
the Ocmulgee, opposite Gen. D. Adams’
mill-dam.
Mr. RnrrtU To authorize the Justices
Inferior Court ol Jones county to have their
records transcribed.
Mr. Steele-—To lay off and form a new
county, trom part of Morgan, Jasper, W alton
and Henry, and to organize the same.
Mr. Cary —More effectually to quiet and
perfect the possession of personal property,
and to prevent taking possession thereof, by
fraud and violence.
Mr. J. Robinson —To divorce Wm. St El
vina Cheek.
BILLS reported.
Mr. Wright -To authorized Justices of the
Inferior court of Jefferson, to levy an extra
tax.
Mr Rates—To extend ‘lie time fir taking
out grams on surveys, made on head rights
a id bounty warrants.
Mr. Murray —To divorce Samuel and Ann
Bucksteiner.
Mr. Henderson—To divorce Stephen G.
and Sarah Heard.
Mr. Daniel—dfo am u nd an act *o dispose
of the lands lately acquired from the Creek
Indians, Ac.
Mr. R. Jones —To incorporate the Geor
gia Mu iai liisuiance Company.
Mr, Tankersley —To al er and amend the
7th section of die Ist ai tide of the constitu
tion of this mate.
Mr. Young —To alter and amend an act to
.regulate ami establish an uniform practice in
Ju-tices courts, &c.
Mr. Milt ray —Amendatory of the 32nd.
section 11th division of the penal code.
Mr. Featheraton —To appoint th-. Justic s
of the Inferior court of Montgomery county,
c immis'iuners of the public buildings.
Mr. J. W. Jackson —To repeal the 10th
section of an act tor the organization ot a
C 'Urt of Common Pleas, aid t) rss ref
miner for the City us Savannah, Ac.
On mmion ot Mr. Upson.
Resolved, that the j int commit ee on the
Judiciary, be direc e 1 to enquire and report
whether any, an lif any, toat amendments
or alteration* ire proper* n! necessary to be
made in toe Judiciary ac', passed 18th Feb
ruarv, 1799, and the several acts amendato
ry th-re d:
Whether any, and what amendments are
necessary to be made oldie statutes of this
stair, regulating and .l< fining‘he power- and
duties of Courts of O-iliiij y, and die s'atu.ej
authorising Executor* ami Administrators to
make titles to real p r iperty.
Whether any, and wiint amen Intents are
necessary to be male to the siaiutes of th's
state, relating to attachments, and those rela
ting to die pori turn of lands, and the mode
of assignment of Dower, Ac. and those rela
ting to writs of certiorari, fees of officers on
sales us property in t-r etr;u ion ;a id die
laws us said stale relating to the conveyance
of personal property.
Wucthc-r any statutes are necessary to be
passed, to prevent more effectually fraudu
lent removals ot property to evade die pay
ment of debts, and to prevent fraudulent at
tempts '<> evade, and the aiding und assisting
in the evasion ofeivi: process.
O i motion of Mr. J. W. Campbell.
Resolved. That the join: Military commit
tee be directed to enquire, if a iy,and what
additions should be made to the Mdiliary
stores now in the arsenal.
Tuesday November 13, 1821,
NOTICES to prepare bills.
Mr. ‘Wright — to remove the seat of gov
ernment from Vlilledgevdle to tie south
west side of the Oak nulgee river, opposite
to Fort Hawkins.
Mr. Henderson —To authorize Eieazer Ad
ams to establish a ferry across the Oakmul
gee, at or near Gen. Adams' mills.
Mr. Murray —To raise a tax lor the sup
port of government for the political year
1822—and to appropriate monies for the
poliiical i tar 1822,
Mr. Wooten —l’o incorporate the Trus
tees of the Academy of Mollorysville, in the
county of Wilks.
BILLS reported
Mr. .1. R Fossel! —To amend an act to in
corporate the town ol Darien, Ac.
Mr. Carey— t o authorize the Justice* of
the Inferior Courts to levy extraordinary
taxes.
Mr. L. Robinson —To amend an act to in
corporate Clinton, in Jones county, Ac.
Mr. Cary—To alter the 11th section of
the Ist article of the Constitution.
Mr. dmler son—To change the names of
certain persnns.
Mr. Mate* —To make permanent the site
of the puonc buildings at Kainesrille, in Hall
county, and to incorpura.e the same.
Mr. Murray —To make permanent the
site of tne public build ngs at Monroe in
Walton county, and to incorporate the same.
Mr Phillips— To change the name of
Pmkeihman M’Cay to Pinketbman Hawkins.
Mr. Daniel — l'o reduce the fees of the
county and other public officers throughout
the state.
On motion of Mr. D. C. Campbell,
Wiii-.utxs, it is i ’•presented ihat many
fraudul.'ut returns have been made, and in
consequence thereof, the names of many per
sona deposited in the wheel, who are not en- ;
titled to draws, whereby frauJs are likely to j
be commuted against the state and many citi
zens thereof.
Resolved. That a committee be appointed
to enquire into said fraudulent returns notv
in tne possession us the commissioners of the 1
laud lottery.
On motion of Mr. Randy,
Resolved, That the joint committee on the
Judiciary, do enquire into the expediency of
so altering the law n<>« regulating sheriffs
and constables sales, as that the said sates
may continue on each day regulated by law,
from 10 A. M. until 4 P. M.
Wednesday, November 14, 1821.
NOTICE in relation to bill.
Mr. Townsend —l'o give further time to
the purchasers of University laud*.
BILLS' reported,
Mr. Montfurt —To alter and amend the
2J section « .lie 2d art. of the Constitution.
Mr. Henderson — l'o establish die f< rry on
the OctuolgCC in possession ol E.eux. Aeams
Mr. Laneetr —For the relief of the citizens
ofScriven county, (founded on a petition
from certain citizens ol that county.)
Mr. ShrftaU—Yo repeai so much of the
4th section of the act of 1787, as prohibits
the corporation of Savannah front allowing
the mayor a salary.
Mr. Cory— More effectually to quiet and
protect the possession ot personal proper
ty, Ac.
Mr. Wood— To add part of Houston and
Dooley, to Fuiatki county.
Mr. Townsend—To compensate the Jus
tices of the Interior Courts in this state.
Mr. Wooton— To incorporate the Trustees
oi the Mailarysville Academy.
BILLS passed.
To extend the time of taking out grants
on -urveys made on head rights and bounty
warrants.
1 o appoint the Justices of the Inferior
Ceurt of Montgomery, commissioners us the
public buildings.
In committee of the whole, the bill to di
vorce Stephen G. and Sarah Heard, was ta
ken up—reported was amendments to the
House. Kiport ordered to lie on the table
the remainder of tbe session.
I i committee of the whole, the bill to a
mend an act to dispose of die lands lately
acqu red from the Creek Indians, at the
tr. sty at the Indian Springs, Ac. Was taken
up --disagreement reported to! the House.
O . motion to agree to the report, the yeas
and nays were—\ eas—JO—nays 43.
On motion of Mr. Dmgstreet,
Resolved, That the joint committee on the
Judiciary be directed to enquire into the
expediency of altering and amending the
.6 h section of the Judiciary act, passed 16th
1. hi uary, 1799, solar as to ascertain and
fix by law tne amount of damages recovera
ble for frivolous appeals :
To enquire into the expediency ofpassing
an act to facilitate the recovery of nionec out
ot the hand* of sheriffs, justice* of thi peace,
attorneys, agents and factors : and
1 o enquire whether it be necessary to
pa is a statute explanatory of the sth section
of an aci, passed the 16th February, 1799,
prohibiting entail i.ents.
Thursday, November 15, 1821.
NO I'ICES, in relation to bids.
Mr. Col,ling— For the relief of the heirs of •
John Hodge, dec’d. and also for the relief of
Margaret Jack,
Mr .Johnathan Thomas— To amend an act
to alter and amend the 42d section of an act
to reverse and consolidate (he militia laws of
tins s'ate, and to repeal the cavalry laws now
in force.
Mr. Glascock —To alter and amend an act
to es anlisii a Mayor’s Court in the city of
Augusta, so far as relates to the tune of
holding said courts.
BILLS reported,
Mr. Rolnnsnn —To alter and amend the j
act passed 18th December, 1813, adding
part of the unfocated territory of thi* state >
to o-rtain counties thereof.
Mr. .4 B. Powell- —To authorize the com- i
nuss ouers >f pilotage for the port ol Darien,
to employ Henry Drummond, a free man ol
color, ns a pil t.
Mr. L. Robinson— ,To establish a ferry a
cr the Ocmuigee, at the place known as
VV :n, M ailer’s ferry.
Mr. Townsend— To grant indulgence to
the purchasers of University lands.
Mr. J. W. Campbell —l'o point out a more
expeditious method of partitioning such
lots f >wnd as have or may be declared
fiaiili'lent draws, by judgment of court,
pursuant to an act passed 15th December,
1813, and to vest tlie titles to the same in
the several incorporated academies in this
state.
BILLS passed.
I <> give to master carpenters, and master
masons, a lien nn buildings erected by them
in the city of Augusta
l o repeal of the 19th section of an act,
entitled, “ an act for the establishment of a
Court of Oyer and Terminer, in the city of
Savannah,’’ Ac.
„ Friday, November 16, 1821.
NO TICES to report bills,
Mr. bwill,y —'To alter and amend an act
passed 22ud December, 1820, so lar as res
pects the establishing of a ferry on the Alat
amaba river, known as Carter's ferry.
Mr. R. Cleim—Yar the relief of Robert
Cummins, and the Justices of the inferior
court of Twiggs..
Mr. Osborne —To authorize the Gover
nor to draw his warrant on the Treasury for
such sums of money as may have been or
hereafter may be paid in on account of
lands forfeited to the state as fraudulent
draws, in favor of the incorporated academ
ies in the counties where such lands were
situated.
BILLS reported.
•n '*r !.'■ ' Campbell— To compel the sher
ins of this state to keep their offices within
one mile of the court-houses of their respec
tive counties.
Mr. Golding—For the relief of the heirs
of John Hodge, the dec’d. and also for the
relief of Margaret Jack.
Mr. Murray... To appropriate monies for
the year, 1822.
Mr. Tippetts -To authorize William H
Edwards to establish a public bridge across
the Caucooche river at the place known as
O'Neals ferry.
Mr. Scarlett—To incorporate Glynn coun
ty Academy.
Mr. Wood —To divorce John A. A Hester
Williams.
HILLS passed.
To amend an act to dispose of the lands
lately acquired by the United States from the
Creek Indians tor the use of Georgia, at the
Indian Springs.
To authorize the Justices Inferior court of
Jefferson county to levy an extra tax.
I o authorize the Justices of Inferior courts
of the several counties to levy extraordinary
taxes for county purposes.
On motion of Mr. Dawson.
Resolved, l bat the Governor be request
j ed to cause to be laid before the Military
c-mmittee a return of (he Militia of the state
ot Georgia, having due regard to the strength
of each regiment.
On motion of Mr. Cary,
Resolved, That the committee on the state
ol the republic be instructed to enquire into
the expediency of abolishing imprisonment
for debt.
non tux rcommas.
To\\ogrft\Vhy.
A stranger on looking around on the
sands of Pensacola, and the neighboring
sterile pine lands, very naturally asks where
is the back country to support this place ’ j
Having described the town and immediate
licimty, 1 will now endeavor to answer this ■
reasonable question.
I: is true the tract of pine woods between,
the Perdido and the Escambia, can giv* sup
■ port to a vey thin population, and can be
employed to very little advantage except for
rearing stock, or for the immediate supply of
the market. The same thing may be said,
with slight exceptions, of the shores of the
bay, of the peninsula on the other side, and
of the country on the Perdido. Ihe produce
of the pine forest, in lumber, turpentine,
and tar, may perhaps amount to something,
but upon this 1 do not found any sanguina
calculation. The back country of Pensacola
is at a considerable distance, but from its
situation is as naturally connected, as if that
distance were much less. The lands upon
the Conecuh, and on its Western branches;
Murder creek, Sepulgus, and Burnt Corn,
are of the first quality, and in bodies suffi.
cienttv extensive to support a respectable
seaport. Settlements have been formed
witiiin two or three years, in this part of th*
state of Alabama, and it was confidently cal
culated, that nearly ten thousand bales of
cotton would be brought from them, from
Fort Dale, Sec. to Pensacola this season.
The Conecuh discharges a larger body of
water than the Delaware—it affords good
navigation for two or three hundred miles,
and when a few obstructions shall be remov
ed, occasioned by fallen trees, the navigation
will be as good as that of the Alabama. It 13
supposed that a great part of the produce of
Montgomery county, will find its way to
market by this river. The branches of the
Conecuh, just mentioned, are all navigable,
the Sepulgus, which is the largest, forty or
fifty miles, even in its present state, hut it
will be navigable much further on clearing
out the channel, as there is no deficiency of ,
water. There are several hundred thousand
acres of good upland on their waters, and in
the course of a few years the country will
contain a large and wealthy population. Al
most every week boats are seen here laden
with produce from these settlements, and
occasionally some cotton ; but the season has
not yet arrived tor the planters to send their
crops to market: and from the last accounts,
it appears that the rot will lessen the quanti
ty calculated on, but there is no doubt it will
he considerable.
Tile lands for some distance up the Escam
bia, perhaps for fifty miles, are very low
near the river, and are subject to be inun
. dated, iltliougls the bottoms are very wide, 1
and covered with the finest timber, of every '
description. Above the junction of the Es
cambia with the Conecuh, the lands on this
river become better adapted to cultivation ;
the Conecuh is the principal stream, the
former is 111 fact of but little importance. X
have no doubt but that in a few years, steam
boats will be introduced 0.1 the'kscambia or
Conecuh, and will ply regularly between this
place and the falls of Conecuh, or some other
point on the river, where product can be
shipped to Pensacola.—Thus we have a back
; country, which we can with safety depend
upon, to give us in the course ofa few years,
exports to the amount of a million of dollars.
I But this is not the only hope of Pensacola,
j '* he lands on the Choctauhatchv, a liter
: which discharges itself into St. Kosa’s bay,
i are known to be fertile. It ha- been latey
explored by several gentlemen from A abama,
part of whom crossed the Conecuh, and the
Follow Water, and part ascended the sound
to the entrance of the Bay of St. Rosa. They
report very favorably of the country, and the
prevailing opinion at present is, that there
are extensive bodies of good lands upon the
rivers just mentioned. The produce of
those* lands will ot course be brought to Pen
sacola, and will encrease its commerce. Be
yond this country, (he Appelachi
cula, there is a large body of fine land, cal.ed
the Chipola, siioaied upon a river of that
name, but which is not traced upon any
map. I lie produce of this country will also
be brought to Pensacola, either by the Ap
pelachccola, or rhe Chaciaw batchy; the set
tlements will at all events, be more or less
dependant on this place. Thus, if we were
even to admit that the whole of our pine
lands are uninhabitable and useless, vet here
is a sufficient extent of the very finest soil
necessarily dependent on this place, to nour
ish an extensive commerce. I place out of
view the probable consequences, of this town
rising to importance and acquiring commer
cial capital, in attracting a portion ot the
produce irom that part of Louisiana which
nes west 01 the Mississippi, and on the lakes
to the eas. of it, or the probable connection
with the settlements on the Flint and Chata
liouchy rivers. Should Pensacola acquire a
population of eight or ten thousand souls
with a proportionate capital, and taking into
view the excellence of its harbor, its great
salubrity of climate, and its advantageous
position for trade with all the islands, and the
shores of the Gulph of Mexico, it must be
come the place of importation for a back
country much more extensive, than that just
described. But these are views somewhat
more extensive than simple topography I
must therefore check the course of my re
flections for the present, least I should be
suspected of a hankering to deal in tn®
marvelous. U
The Cattle Show and Exhibition of Domes,
t.c Manufactures was held at Middletown
(Conn.) on the l6ti, and 17th of October
Among the novelties of this celebration, a
cart arrived from Durham, drawn by seventy
yoke of oxen, am' one singular ox placed in
ront of the whole as a leader. A stage was
built on the cart, on which were a currier
and shoemaker and other mechanics at work 4
-and also one man employed in threshing,
and another in winnowing grain. When
these men ceased to work, an excellent hand
of music on board the cart struck up, inrrea
sing the satisfaction of the spectators. yjfW
from u-L’i'ty"' < | riTen into Middletown
field soae t v ed * 80(1 f ° rt ? > okt from West-
TvWate Boarding.
FOUR or five Genteel Boarder*,
may be accommodated ia a small
private family, in Broad Street, near
ly opposite the Bridge Bank at a
1 mo< * erat e price. For information en
quire at this office.
| |C7“ A young man well acquainted
with mercantile business, and writes %
good hand wishes employment. En
quire as above.
November 6. 3t 27
*** 68| Cents per day will
; he paid fur Twenty or Twenty-Five
; beat hands.
W. D. Wray.
j Enquire of N. K. Butler, and Cn;
Br : dge Street.
November t 38