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i - __ AUGUSTA, OCl\ i. BRANCH B^NK. It is determined to establish a branch bank of the United States in our city. It . will no doubt afford additional facilities to. our enterprising citizens, and pro mote the great object of the principal institution. FERNANDINA. THE last accounts from Fernapdina State, that the Spaniards, in their recent attack upon that place, were repulsed with the loss of two men and several wounded. The Patriots are said to have sustained no los®. The Spanish force atill continued on the Island. Since the abdication of Sir Gregor a new civil government has been establish ed, at the head of which is Haggles Hub bard, the cidevant sheriff of New-York. A few days subsequent to this new or der of things, Commodore Aury arrived at Fernandina, bringing with him a rea dy made governor, and other officers for the civil departments—all piping hot from the manufactory. Finding, howev er, that he was superceded by Hubbard, he withdrew his pretensions in Consider ation, no doubt, of being appointed (as he now is) to the chief command of the Army and Navy. Thus, an amicable reconciliation was effected. But it does ♦ not require a spirit of divination to pre dict, that this state of things cannot con tinue for any length of time. To recon cile private interest to public welfare, when the latter demands a sacrifice from the former, is a difficult task even in well regulated and long established gov ernments. How then can we expect a regard for common rights, or for the laws of ilations, in an ephemeral compact a vowedly (as it appears,) constituted for no other purpose than personal aggran dizement. Hear the confession of one of their “principal leaders”, as publish ed in the Savannah Republican! on the Authority of a letter from St. Marys: « That his friends want only Fernan dina and Pensacola, as ports to fit out privateers and bring in prizes; and that they are very indifferent as to the fate of the rest of the Florid as—that, if the inhabitants will keep themselves at home, or will not act with hostility towards them, they may retain or promise their allegiance to whom they please.” This, if true, needs no comment. The same letter adds, that, apprehen * ding the Spanish commerce will not af ' ford sufficient employment for the num erous privateers which are fitting out, it is said “ the Republic TALK of declar ing war against Portugal”! How ter ribly our troops swore in Flanders, said my Uncle Toby. But levity aside, we ] think the enterprise, or call it what you will, has developed features that at least require the serious attention of our gen eral government. COMITY OF NATIONS. Mr. Gallatin and Lady it appears, have been treated rather cavalierly by the Court of Versailles. In addition to the Dutchess Angouieme, turning her back upon Mrs. Gallatin and telling her she did not speak English , it seems from the following statement, that our gov ernment has been more seriously insult ed in the person of its minister. Extract from Washington. “It is rumored here, and I think on good authority, that Mr. Gallatin, our minister at the Court of Versailles, has lately transmitted to our govern ment, despatches in which he states, “ that he has sometime past been treated with such marked neglect, by the min isters of the most Christian king, and all attempts to confer or correspond with them on subjects.of importance to the U. S, have been so constantly evaded, that he thinks his further stay there wholly usehs.” It is hinted, but for this Ido not vouch, that the conduct of the French government is the result of dissatisfaction paused by a toast given by a post-mastei in the United States at some public din ner, of which an account was transmit ted by the French minister here to that v government.” Ilpr. A < 4 gun ship is to be built in the navy yard ip Charlestown, near Boston, un er the superin tendance of commodore HuIK The live oak timber for this pur pose is to be procured during the au umn, and the building to commence next spring. If there he any end to specie, it will, ultimately, be discovered In the United Mates. In addition to the millions which ,' ave lately arrived in this country we nave to day to notice the receipt of the following sums: Ihe ship Radius, from London, bro’t out 120,000 dollars, from the U. States »ank; and the Cherub, at Boston, from Lisbon, brought 216,000 dollars for the same bank. The ship Phteuix, from Amsterdam, aas also brought in her a considerable sum of specie.—[JV*. V. Gaz. BOSTON, Sept. 13’ The Sen Serpent has again made his appearance in Gloucester, and his neck and head were distinctly visible. Three yellow rings, about one foot apart and two inches broad, were discovered, which circumstances leads to a suspicion a mong some persons, that perhaps two animals o' this description are on the coast; since no observation of the kind has before been made. Thathehasnot been killed is to be regretted, on various accounts, to silmce doubt and con found incredulity, and to prevent the de struction of small fish; but that not been attackedis not singular,fertile animal has always appeared by surprise, when no boats were on the watch, ami frequently in unexpected places. THE AFFAIR AT WEST POINT. The circumstantial account we pub lished some time ago of the occurrence at the Military Academy, was in its na ture very imposing, and appeared very probable. That part which related to the Cadets was corrected the very next day, by the publication of later news from the spot. We now most carefully insert the statement of captain Partridge corrective of other points. We only re gret, that officers high in rank should have misunderstood the law relative to that important military school, and that their misconception tended to 'mislead the public in other respects. However the matter is nrfw explained, and we hope, is or soon will be at rest. We hope that cabal will be discontinued at Washington, and military principle and honor be cherished. This school is too valuable to be sacrificed to intrigue. west-point. September 3, 1817* TO THE PUBLIC. | Having observed in the last N. York Columbian received at this place, a para graph, stating that the cadets of the U. States Millitary Academy had mutinied, and that I had promoted it or at least had countenanced it, I deem it a duty which I owe to myself, to the gentlemen cadets, and to the public, to give a cor rect but summary statement of the trans actions here which have been stigmatized with the name of mutiny, accompanied with such observations as may appear necessary, and thereby to contradict a report so false, so base, and so malicious, and so injurious to the reputation of the Military Academy. - The following are the facts: I arrived in the steam-boat, at this place, from New-York, on Friday, the 2'Jth of August, about 2 oxlock in the I afternoon. Instantly after being lan- I ded I preceded from the dock (ac -1 companied by several officers of the I post) up to the plain, for the purpose of I reporting myself to the commanding of -1 ficer, brevet major Sylvanus Thayer, of I the corps of Engineers. When I arriv- I ed on the plain, I perceived a number of 1 cadets standing at a little distance, who I as soon as they saw me, uncovered their 1 beads and gave six hearty cheers. The I cheering being finished, they immediate- I ly advanced to me. and with the mild ex pressions of undisguised friendship beam- I Ing on their youthful countenances, I shook me heartily by the hand, and with lan affection almost filial inquired rela -1 tive to my he: Ith and welfare. As soon I as these friendly salutations were over, I I they retired to their quarters with the I most perfect order and decorum. M V 1 1 feelirgs were so much affected at the 1 warm attachment manifested towards me I by these generous youths on this oeca ‘ sion, as almost to" deprive me of the | power of utterance, and consequently to prevent my reciprocating in a proper } manner their expressions of friendship. ’ll ccordingly, the same evening, reques- I ted one of the officers of the military I academy to present to the young gentle -11 men (in my behalf) my unfeigned ac * I knowledgements for the affectionate at , I tachment they had so often (on many -1 former occasions) manifested towards , 1 me, and to assure them of the sincere 11 regard I entertaind for them all: with -1 this request he complied; in consequence iI of which lam informed, he has been A accused of making seditious speeches and exciting mutiny. On the following t day, an order was published on parade, y stating that I took upon myself (for the o present) the command and superinten h deuce of the military academv, as being n the senior officer of engineers present, r 1 As soon as the order was read and the parade dismissed, the young gentlemen - gave three cheers, and immediately re t tired without any disorder or contusion I whatever. I shall not at present enter - • • ■"> ■: into any details relative to my taking upon myself the command as already stated? but would merely observe that this event had no connection whatever with any of the transactions in which the cadets were concerned. No force was employed or contemplated by me on this occasion} it was an act of my own per forming without any concert with any person whatever. I even do not believe that any person at the post (except muj. liiayer)had any knowledge relative to my intending (otake the command until the order for that purpose was published’. 1 he right which 1 had to the command, and the reason why I thought itnecessa -17 to exercise that right will be made known at some future time. The fore going is a summary, but correct state mentof the transaction at tins place, in consequence of which the gentlemen cadets of the military academy have been stigmatized as mutineers, and myself as a promoter of mutiny* It giving vent in a regular, decorous, and customary manner, to the noblest feelings which adorn human nature, those olgenume friendship and respect,consti tute mutiny, then are these young gen tlemen guilty of it—otherwise, not If reciprocating these noble feelings in a becoming manner, be promoting or coun tenancing mutiny, then am 1 guilty— otherwise, not. An impartial public will decide impartially respecting it} and I feel very confident that, with all honor able persons, there vVill be but one opin ion on the subject. The cadets of the Military Academy have no disposition for mutiny. 1 know them well. Many ot them have passed from youth to manhood under my parti cular care. I pledge myself that they will always submit with cheerfulness and pleasure to any discipline, however strict, provided it be correct; and that they will always take pleasure in obey ing and respecting their officers and in structors: But 1 also pledge myself, that no system of monkish or inquisitorial tyranny will ever reduce them to such an abject state of degradation, that they dare not express, in a correct, a decorous, and a customary manner, the noble af fections of the heart. To such conduct narrow and jealous minds, which are en tirely devoid of the generous feelings that delate it, may attach the terrific name of mutiny as long as they piease, but it will not avail. I am not ignorant of the source from which this i)ase calumny has emanated— it is from the same foul sourer whence many other falsehoods, equally malicious, >ut not of equal impoitance have flowed. Let not the contemptible being however, who has dared thus to caluminate the members of this Institution, imagine that us own insignificance will screen him rom detection and justice. Let him con ceal himself with the utmost caution— Let him shrink back (if possible) into something less than his original nothing ness—still it will not avail—he will even tually be dragged forth to public view, and exposed in all his natural and ac quired deformity. After having been a member of the Military Academy about twelve years, and after having devoted about 10 years of the best part of my life in endeavouring to promote its interests and prosperity, it can hardly be supposed I should feel indifferent as to its final fate. It has now become absolutely, neces sary, that it should be definitively deci ded whether a correct and strict milita ry discipline is to pervade every depart ment of the Seminary, without which it cannot longer exist, and also, whether those persons belonging to it who have zealously endeavoured to promote its weal, Interest and prosperity, are to be protected and shielded from indirect and insidious persecution ;or whether its des tinies are still to be influenced by the in trigues and cabals of a man; who, as I am credibly informed, was, not many years ago dismissed from public service on account of his debauched and immo ral conduct; of a man, who now stands openly accused before the public ofboth forgery and perjury, as well as of other conduct, the mere mention of which, would wound the delicacy of the public ear-vof a man, who has allowed some of his ovVn family in his hearing and even in his presence, to bestow upon the com manding officer of the Military Academy, epithets the most vulgar and abusive, and to declare that the cadets should be induced (as far as possible) to break his orders and regulations—of a man, fi nally, the general tenor of whose conduct since he has been attached to the Institu tion, has been to instil into the minds of the cadets principles of immorality and infidelity, by openly and repeatedly makingjuse of profane language in their presence—by speaking disrespectfully of the holy Christian religion; and by o penly extolling the writings of that prince of modern infidels, Voltaire. On the decision upon this point depends the fate of the Military Academy—presum ing it will be correct, I subscribe myself very respectfully, the public’s servent, A. PARTRIDGE, Captain of Engineers. DIED, on Monday night last, Ken neth M‘Kenzie, Captain of Artillery, in the United States’ service, stationed near this place. His remains were in terred with Military % Masonic honors. Cooper. He was an ingenious mechan ic, and the principal architect who con structed th? bridge which now proudly * ? ornaments our n \ able wife and children tqjferethis loss. ’ ,% GEORGE WALTON, Esq. is s candidate for a seat in the Represcnta -1 tive Branch of the State Legislature, at 1 the ensuing election. October 1 if N. Cashin Co. —ARK RELIEVING PART OF THEIII Fall Supply of GOODS, Which with those on the river, will make their Assortment very general, CONSISTING OF Dry Goods, AND Groceries, fyc. Ac. AMONG WHICH ARES 20,000 lbs. Prime Sugar 8.000 do. Green Coffee 5 bids, double refined Loaf Sugar 2 chests .superior Hyson Tea* 4 hhds. line flavored Jamaica Rum 2 do. West-India ditto 15 bblg B .* | New ’ En S la nd RUM 10 qr. casks superior Malaga Wine 1 pipe Cicily Madeira ditto 1 ditto Cogniac Brandy ? ditto real liollaml Gin 1 ditto Peeponts N. ditto 2 ditto Viwegar, very fine 8 hhds. Philadelphia Rye Whisky 10 ton Swedes Iron, assorted German and Blistered Steel Boxes Negro Pipes Ditto Window Glass 7 by 9, 8 by 10, and 10 by 12 Dupont’s best Gun Powder Copperass, Pepper, Spice and Qinger 3.000 bushels Liverpool Salt 1.000 ditto coarse Alum ditto, &c. &c. The above GOODS will be sold at a small advance for Cash, or Town Accep tances, or bartered tor produce at a fair price; they feel a confidence in assuring their customers and the public generally, that they are enabled to sell Goode this season as low as they .can be bought in this market. October 1 lawrt Notice. THE Subscriber having taken Mr. Nicholas Cashin, into co-part-, nership. The business in future will be conducted under the firm of N. Cashin # Co, JOHN CASHIN. October 1 lawrw Just Received, 2 Razees, for .two Horses 2 Carriages 2 Gigs. Which will be sold low for Cash, by B. PK QUET. FOR SALE, Bills on York. October 1 ts A Bargain. THE subscriber otters for sale his tract of land lying on M‘Bean creek in the counties of Burke and Rich mond, containing eleven hundred acres, five or six hundred of which are oak and hickory, and well adapted to the culture of Corn and Cotton. On the premises in Richmond, on an elevated site is a dwelling house and nil other necessary out buildings—The excellent water and handsome situation is sufficent to recom mend it as a place of undoubted health. There are one hundred and fifty acres cleared on the premises, one half of which is in Burke, the remainder in Richmond, all fresh, under good fence, and in every way in good repair. A fur ther description is deemed unnecessary. Terms will be accommodating. Reuben Walker. October I. ts GEORGIA, ) BOUGHT to Scriven County. ) Jail in Jack sonborough, September 22d, 1817, a ne gro man who says his name is HARDY, and that he belongs to David Jameson of Twiggs county, near Marion, he is a young fellow about five feet eight inches nigh, of dark complexion, pretty liberal in his speech, says he has been in Augus ta jail, and made his escape when taken out on his way home; and says he is a tolerable good shoe maker; has on a pair of red striped overalls, and says he has been run away ever since December last. Holomon Kemp, s s.c. October 1. o Georgia, Elbert county. WHEREAS' Fanny Cook, Thomas Oliver and Thomas Cook have applied for letters of administration on the estate and effects of William T. Cook, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admo nish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said dec-eased, to be and ap pear at a court of Ordinary to bo held in and for the county aforesaid, on the first Monday in November next, to shew cause (if any they have) why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand, as clerk of the court of Ordinary for said county, this 24th of September, 1817. Job Weston, c.c.o. v Win. Sims, Co. •tire now Receiving and Opening their] If Winter’s Supply of GOODS; Their Stock will be very Exten- m sive & Complete, consisting of BRITISH, FRENCH, INDIA & DOMESTIC GOODS, Which they offer at Wholesale am! Retail, on their usual low and accommo dating terms. n October 1. ts CALL 8p SEE, SUPERB Paper Hanging. A LARGE and most elegant assort- - ment is now opened at the NEW CITY AUCTION STORE, worthy the attention of the public. A greater vari ety of Patterns were never before offered in this market. October 1. ts for'SALE—TWO ELEGANT New Forte Pianos , Os the First Quality—Enquire of William Bruxi Near the Market. Who will always keep a supply of the best. He will also repair, tune and teach on said instrument. October 1. o Morgan HAVE just received a large assort ment of Fall and Winter Goods, Which having been lately purchased in Ncw-York and Philadelphia, will be sold on reasonable terms, for cash or town ac ceptances. Sept. 10 ow Sheri IPs Sale. Will be Sold on the first Tuesday in No* vember next, at the court-house in Jacksonborough, Scriven county, be tween the usual hours of ten and three o’clock, 533 Acres of pine land lying in the county of Scriven, with a good plan tation under cultivation, together with a comfortable dwelling house and other out buildings i —also 1000 acres of pine land, lying and being in die county of Effingham, part of which is under culti vation, levied on as the property of John Lucas, son’r. to satisfy an execution in favor of W illiam Rawls—property point ed out by the defendant’s wife. —"ALSO— Will be sold at the same time and place, 600 acres of pine land, lying in the county ofScriven, adjoining James Conner, William Black, Wm. Sheppard and others—levied on as the property of William Donaldson, to satisfy an execu tion in favor of John Black; property pointed out by the defendant. —ALSO— -263 1-3 acres of land (more or less) lying and being* in the county of Scriven, on Savannah river, adjoining John Smith and others—levied on as the property of Charles Floyd, security for William Williams, to satisfy sundry ex ecutions in favor of Anthony Lewis and Hillery Alligood— property levied on and returned to me by a constable. —ALSO— v 200 acres of pine land more orless lying and being in the county of Semen; levied on as the property of Robert Jef fers, to satisfy an execution in favor of James Jeffers—property levied on and returned to me by a constable. Solomon Kemp, s.s.c. October 1. tds Eacheator’s" Saleu Will be Sold at Lincoln Court-House, on the Ist Tuesday in November next, * say the fourth of said month, the per sonal property belonging to die estate of Thos. Peacock, alien, late of said countv, deceased, consisting of A tolerable Assortment of Dry Goods, and one Gold Watch, with other articles too tedious to enumerate—The sale will continue from day to day until the said Goods and other property are sold—Terms of the above sale—The Money to be paid before the Goods and other property are changed out of the possession of the Escheator. Wm. Harper, Escheator. October 1. ts lost;; v ON the road from Columbia court- house to the Quaker Springs, a Brown Cloth Surtout, lined with blue flannel. Fhe finder shall be handsomely rewarded by leaving it at this office, September 27. b : 'Notice: ALL persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Marshall, Jun’r. Eiq. deceased, will please to make immediate payment; and all who have claims against tho said estate, will present them in du« time and legal form. SARAH MARSHALL, Ex’tn r. NATHAN CRAWFORD, Ex'r, September IT * t>