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feel to suggest to congress the propriety
of regpmmending to the states the adop
tion of an ametidmont to the constitu
tion, which shall give to congress the
right in question. In cases of doubtful
construction, especially of such vital in
terest, it comports with the nature and
origin of our institutions, and will con
tribute much to preserve them, to apply
to our constituents for an explicit grant
of the power. We may confidently re
ly, that if it appears to their satisfac
tion, that the power is necessary, it will
always be granted. In this case I am
happy to observe, that experience has
atfuhled the most ample proof of its util
ity .Scthat the benign spirit of conciliation
and harmony which now manifests itself
throughout our union promises to such a
recommendation the most prompt and
favorable result. I think proper to sug
gest, also, in case this measure is adopt
ed, that it be recommended to the states
to include, in the amendment sought, a
right in congress to institute, likewise,
seminaries of learning, for the all-im
portant purpose of diffusing knowledge
among our fellow-citizens throughout
the United States.
Our manufactories will require the
continued attention of Congress. The
capital Employed in them is considera
ble, and the knowledge acquired in the
machinery and fabric of all the most
useful manufactures is of great value.
Their preservation, which depends on
due encouragement, is connected With
the high interests of the nation.
A’though the progress of the public
buildings has been as favorable as circum
stances have permitted, it is to be re
gretted that the Capitol is not yet in a
state 4o receive you. There is good cause
to presume that the two wings, the only
parts asyetcommenced, will be prepared
for that purpose at the next session. The
time seems now to have arrived, when
this subject may be deemed worthy the
attention of congress, on a scale ade
quate to national purposes. The com
pletion of the middle building will be ne
cessary to the convenient accommodation
nf congress, of the committees, and vari
ous offices belonging to it. It is evident
that the other public buildings are, alto
gether insufficient for the accommodation
of the several executive departments,
some of whom are much crowded, and
even subjected to the necessity of ob
taining it in private buildings, at some
distance from the head of the department
and with inconvenience to the manage
ment of the public business. Most na
tions have taken an interest and a pride
in the improvement and ornament of their
metropolis, and. none were more conspi
ciious in that respect than the ancient re
publics. The policy which dictated the
establishment of .a permanent residence
for the national government, ami the spi
rit in which it was commenced and has
been prosecuted, shew that such improve
ment was.thought worthy the attention
of this nation. Its central position, be
tween the northern and southern ex
tremes of our uni.M, and its approach to
the west, at the head of a great navigable
river, which interlocks with the western
waters, prove the wisdom of the councils
which established it. Nothing appears
lube moic reasonable ami proper, than
that convenient accommodations should
he provided, on a well digested plan, for
the heads of the several departments, and
for the Attorney General; and it is be
lieved that the public ground in the city,
applied to these objects, will be found
amply sufficient. I submit this subject
to tlift consideration of Congress, that
such further provision may be made in it,
as to them may seem proper.
In conteufp^ating the happy situation
of the United States, our attentien is
drawn, with peculiar interest, to the sur
viving officers and soldiers of our revo
lutionary army, who so eminently con
tributed, by their services, to lay its
foundation. Most of those very meri
torious citizens have paid the debt of na
ture, and gone to repose. It is believed
that among the survivors that there is
some nut provided for by existing laws,
who are reduced to indigence, and even
to real distress. These men have a claim
on the gratitude of their country, and it
will do honor to their country to provide
for them. The lapse of a fewyears more
and the opportunity will be forever lost:
ludeed, so long already has been the in
terval, that the number to be benefited
fey any provision which may be made,
Will not be gre.v.
It appearing in a satisfactory manner
that the revenue arising from imposts
and tonnage, and from the sale of the
public lands, will be fully adequate to the
support of the civil government, of the
present military & naval establishments,
hcludjiig the annual augmentation of the
latter, to the extent provided for; to the
payment of the interest on the public
debt, and to the extinguishment ot it at
the time authorized, without the aid of the
internal taxes ; I consider it my duty to
recommend to Congress their repeal. To
Impose taxes when the public exigencies
require them, is an obligation of the most
sacred character, especially with a tree
people. The faithful fulfilment of it is
sinong the highest proofs of their virtue,
and capacity for self-goverment. lo
dispense with taxes, when it may be done
with perfect safety, is equally the duty
nf their representatives. In this instance
We have the satisfaction to know that
♦hey were imposed when the demand was
imperious, and have been sustained with
'semplary fidelity. I have to add, that
W«ve? gratifying it be to me, re
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grinding; the prosperous and happy condi
tion of our country,- fo recommend the
repeal of these taxes atthiatime, I shall
nevertheless be attentiveto gvqpts,and,
should any future emergency occur, be,
not less prompt to suggest such nicasures
and burthens as may then be requisite
and proper. JAMES MONITOR.
AUGUSTA, DEG. 13.
President’s Message.
We have only time to take a hasty glance'
of this important slat.) paper;the orilliait
view which it presents of the prosper
ity and happiness qf our country, is un
paralleled in the histriry of governments
—A rich productive Revenue—-an ex
tensive and profitable Commerce—an
elevated Public Credit—lnexhaustible
Resources—a Contented. People!—and
a government administered through the
equal expression of public opinion!—
Can the most splendid eras of the Anti
ent Republics furnish any thing like this.
Can the days of Lycurgus and Solon
compare with it?—Consult tlieir laws
and you will find them so compounded
of good and evil, that to preserve them
inviolate, the native charities of the heart
were shut out from social intercourse,
and confined within the narrow limits of
cynical morality.—Gan cotemporary na
tions match the glowing picture ? Will
the proudest era of France be selected ?
(£3” look at St. Helena. Will Russia or
England be cited ? their most brilliant
trophies but reflect to the philosophic eye
a gloomy light upon the monuments of
misery they have created
’Tis thus, in contrast, we properly ap
preciate the benign influence of our in
stitutions ; but we are not capable of en
joying them unimpaired, any longer than
we continue to deserve them.
Orders have been issued by govern
ment for the suppression of tbe patriotic
establishments at Galvezton and Amelia.
Should our troops meet with opposition,
warm work may be expected.
, Indian Affairs,
The troops und-*r the command of Brig.
Gen. Glascock, still remained at F.Havv
kins,on the 9th inst. being unable to march
it is said, for want of provisions, and the
means of transportation. “Eight dollars
a day were offered for waggons, but they
could not be procured by the puhljc, even
at that exorbitant price, although indivi
duals were hiring them for a much less
sum”. A want of punctuality, on the
part of government, in the settlement of
waggoners claims, on a former occasion,
is represented as the cause of this diffi
culty. The fault, we presume, did not
rest with government, but in some of the
subordinate departments, which a proper
application might have promptly correc
ted. This is our impression—for, we
think, an object of such inconsideiltble
pecuniary importance, could riot have in
duced unnecessary delay on the part of
goven m ent.
We should not be surprised if the ex
pedition is brought to a close before our
troops reach Fort Scott. Gen. Jackson,
who will take the command, was said to
be at Appalachicola in the early part of
November, and to have written to Gen.
Gaines to hurry on his operations. No
time will be lost where Jackson is; and
we may therefore look for a speedy ter
mination of Indian hostilities.
&• INDIAN NEWS.
Accounts from Millcdgevillc, by
Thursday’s mail, announce a second
skirmish with the Indians, upon the
authority of a letter received from
Port Hawkins. It is staled, that
Col. Arbuukle, with a detachment of
390 men, was attacked about 12 miles
from Fort Scott, by a party of Indi
ans, supposed to be about 100, and had
one man killed, and two wounded,
one dangerously. The loss of the
Indians was estimated at 8 or 10.
The detachment then retreated four
miles and threw up a breast work.
A later afecount from the same quar
ter states, that a foraging party of
10 or 12 men, from Fort Scott had
been cut off, ami that a constant and
tremendous firing was heard during
the night, in the direction of Fort
Scott; which was supposed to have
been an attack upon the breastwork
thrown up by Col. Arbuekle.
FR OM~THE~S 0 UTH.
By a gentleman just arrived from
St. Mary’s, which place he left on
Friday evening last, we learn that
col. Bankhead with’ the U. S. troops
have arrived at Point Petrc. The
object of the concentration of troops
at that fort, Aury appears to be a
ware of; and is only waiting for ves
sels to arrive, when he and bis black
heroes will evacuate the Island of A
rnelia. Wc also learn, that Wood
bine has arrived at Pensacola, from
New-Providence, with an expedition
fitted out from the latter place; and
| that he had enlisted in his cause a
' number of Indians and It
U said that MacGregor is with him—
: we hope not. The United States’
: brig Satanac took possession of a
i prize on Thursday last, going to A
i mclia. Florida will be taken pos
: session of by tbe United States’ troops
■ won as the Frigate John Adams,
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bl *‘s% Erotoellicui ami ‘Enterprise,
ami schooner Lynx, arrive; which
were expected daily. There was n
rumor at Amelia, Jiat a tt.LLh ox
pedilion was lilting out In some. *>f the
NVest-India Islands, f«p the purpose
of taking possession of the Florida*
At Amelia the most shameful on . a
ges have been' committed by Anry’s
troops—.several imird.-rs .verb per
petrated by them with impunity—uci
ther life nor property wa-s safe i!
within the reach of those f ecb<. ums
aud brigands. S. v. AVp «
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The Bcv’il, Mi- >1 »y o. h,t« ■
ing returned to Auguste, .'ir V*,e -
byteriun Church will he opened *.
morrow fur Divine Won hip us fu. •
mcrly.
*** Wo ur den siau*! a Colic:' ion
wil, raised at the Presbyterian vliiuvii
t»n To-morrow Morning, in -d oi
Schools, and a Missionary L*tabiLlt
ment in the Cherokee. Cou -u-.
The Key’d. M•. Hoyt and Si- Hi
trick, all ached to that Mission, ami
duly authorized,'are ?iere «n their
way to that quarter, and will (hank
fully receive such Donations as indi
viduals feel disp >oed !•• make.
(J3** T° make 101 m for the P<cd
deni’s Message, we have been com
pelled to omit a number of adv< ihme
uients which shall be attended to in
our next. 1 ■ . .
—-—ae*
Cotton, «32cts.
:i m»v:> *. -as i*
For Sale,
JAMAICA Rum in lihds. and bbls.
West India do. in do.
N. 15. do. in do.
Cosniac Brandy
Holland Gin
Country do. ■ >
N. V\ hiskey
L. P. Tcueriffe Wine in half Pipes &
i casks
Port Wine in Bottles
London Porter
Loaf and Lump Sugar
Prime Jamaica Sugar in hhds. <sj* bbls.
Cottee in tierces, barrels and bags .
Fresh Hyson Ten
Pepper, Spice, Ginger am ,Nu*megs
Best Turpentine Soap in boxes
Spermaceti Candles
Powder, Shot and Lend
Cut Nails, assorted
Virginia Chewing Tobacco,
Ileal Spanish Scgars in f boxes
Iron, Steel,. &c.
V Howie, Pemi & Co
Dec. 13 c
Valuable Lands , Saw Mills and
wV eg roes, for sale.
subscriber, desirous to resume
j| uninterruptedly, ins mercantile
transactions at savannah,.offers to dis
pose of his LANDS, MILLS, and other
PROPERTY, on the Lower 3 Runs.
Barnwell District, state of South Caro
lina. The mills are situated on a never
falling stream 6f water, are in excellent
repair, and are noted for their uncommon
fast cutting; and the lumber can be raft
ed from them to the city of Savannah, in
from 4to 5 days. The lands are in one
body of between 7 and 8000 acres, boun
ded on one side on Savannah river, and
pierced by the water of the Lower 3
Runs. Their qualities ue various,a ve
ry considerable portion being of the first
fertility, and scarcely any part that is
not fit for cultivation. The landing is
allowed to be amongst the best and must
convenient on the river; and is one at
which the Steam Boats receive their sup
ply of wood. On it a ware-house is about
to be ereejed, which will receive for trans
portation, the merchandise and produce
»f a very considerable tract of country.
On the land are no less than three fine
commodious dwelling houses, with all
other building, and improvements, which
can contribute to convenience and even
to ornament.
There is likewise on the premises, a
Cotton-Gin machine, which is impelled
by water, which, besides ginning, will
pack, with one hand eight square bales
cotton per day; and likewise a store,'
winch has long been found a most excel
lent stand for business. A seine pla< e
baa been prepared at the river at a very
great expense, and promises fair to yield
an abundant harvest of t}sh. This pro
perty is situated about 40 miles below '
Augusta, and 80 above Savannah, and j
about 110 west of Charleston.
Along with the lands and mills, will
be disposed of, the horses, mules and
cattle, together with the waggons, carts, 1
farming utensils,<J*c. as now in use. Pos
session can be had on the first January '
next. Terms of sale, as well as a more
minutffdescription of the property may
be had, on application to
Mr. John iiaslett, Charleston ,
Dr. John Camming, Augusta,
James Hig<<<;ibutioiu,o» the premises
Or to the subscriber,
WILLIAM SCARBOROUGH,
At Savannah.
With the foregoing property, if requir
ed, may be had from 60 to 68 prime ne
groes ; in the number of which are some
excellent mechanics..
December 13. tIJ
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. AUCTION.
THIS AWHXiXG at 10 o* flock,
will be Sold before the Post-Of-
Jter.
■so hhds. iutm
• ’ 6 casks CHEESE . *
K' a«*p & II iWilrc, JiuePrs.
Per, 13
W Hilled ••
A Few shares in the *
STATE BANK,
M‘Kinne & Co»
Deo. 13 i)
John Logan,
HAS just received oh consignment,
and oilers for sale on , reasonable
t*rnu—
■ Superior I. P. Madeira,A
do. ditto Tenerifle > WINES,
d>. Old Sherry j
amaica Rum,
Casks ('hee.se,
B< xes Raisins,
Bbls. Loaf Sugar, *
Hhds Muscovado ditto.
December 13. . . .j K
Clothing Store,
It the sign of the HULK’S HEAD.
• Uroad-street.
Dimock dr Marsh,
MMHVBJjri' ’ TJTLORS ,
OFFER lor sale a good assortment c. 1
Rea y made Gentlemen s Clothing,
and expect additions monthly from the
North r,! '- -uge ♦*.« made & trim
med in the highest stylo >y themselves,
made loi service as well as for sale.
ALSO
Shepard's Loi don Superfine Black, Blue
and Gold Mixed Cloths,
Do do. do. Black, Blue, mixed, of
different shades and white,
Cassimvres, and Trimmings suitable foi
lor them, which they will make into
clothes'for gentlemen who choose to
leave their orders, in a styL not inferno
to any in i 11s city—for sale Clothes
Brushes and an elegant assortment of
Suspenders.
Also, on Consignment,
5 Cases Mens’ and Boys’ Hats,
by the case ot less.
Clothes Cut or Made in the S'ew
York fashions.
December 1
Prime ftugar. I
¥¥ HDS. Muscovado Sugar of
Cl excellent qTmlity, futUal
n reasonable by ilipnilestiber.
William Afflarg,
2d store above Capt. Ketchum.
December 13. 0
Goshen Cheese.
Kfl ¥7" PGS Goshen Cheese on
4/1 r _o.¥l. sale hv the subscriber.
William M k Harg }
2d store above Capt. Ketcnum.
December 13. o
~Th o inasTl utler~
f l AS taken Jobs Murrat into co
B partnership, under the firm of But
l r Sf Murray, forth* purpose qf transact
ing Commission Business in this city,
and begs leave to solicit the patronage of
his friends and the public.
Dec. 13 | 6w
j| K ALF the privileges very ~el!gi-
S.JL bl’e Stand lor purchasing Produce,
and other business, having Front and
Back Store, will be Rented until the Is?
of October next, on accommodating
terms, by application to
John A. Barnes.
Dec. 13 ' ts
J THURSTON,
Grand and Square
Piano Forte Maker
From London,
INFORMS the citizens of Augusta
and the district of Georgia and South
Carolina, that he intends to reside at
Augusta, to repair Piano Fortes, and all
kind of Cabinet work till next Christ
mas. Those who have Pianos rj’c. to re
pair, will do well to get them done by
that time, as he expects his family on to
open a Female Seminary at Edgefield
court-house, where he has purchased a 1
handsome residence for that purpose.—
To assist in said Seminary, a Female 1
Teacher is wanted, to teach Reading,
Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar
and Geography—ls the understands
French and Music, it will be much to
her advantage. Apply by person or let
ter at the office of this paper.
December 13. B
The Subscriber, ’
OFFERS FOR SALE,
4) Elegant Northern made Gigs,
1 do.-Dearborn Waggon, for two
Horses
— ALSO —
An Extensive Assortment of
Saddles , Bridles , and Harness,
J. B. M*Carter,
Upper end Broad-street.
Dec. 13 *£)
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The Subscriber,
XJTATTNfG been appointed Attorney
ffi and Agent for Majoh M,
Cowles; now offers for able or lease'-*
AH bis real estate in this state, viz: both
his Saw Mill Tracts on Spirit creek, in
Richmond county, 8 miles'from Angus*
ta, containing about 2,500 acres each, on
pne 4»f which is three saws, and the »th
er tnp isawsi, a Distillery .and a Grist'
Mill, a good House and every necessary
out building—Also, between 7 and 8000
acres at the juiictio|i of Brier creek, and
Sweet VVater. known as Cowle’s Iron
W orks, on which is a commodious House
well calculated for a House of Enter*
tuinmetit, a large Store House, Grist &
Saw Mill, and numerous Other Out Buil
dings—Being one of tly; most desira
ble situations for business in the up
country—Persons disposed to purchase
cither of the above places may know the
terms by applying at the former resi
dence of said Cowles, to -
Gilbert Shearer.
Dec. 13 oftvvSm
TDIs subscriber .being about to ie
move from this state has appointed
Gilbert Shearer his attorney, with full
powers to dispose of his landed estate, !
and to settle all business in which he is
in any manner interested
* Wm. Cowles.
December 13. w2m
Doct. J. B. OummingT
HAS Dissolved his Copartnership
with Doct. J. G. McWhorter* pnd
>wow keeps ids office three doors above tht
Globe-Tavern.
Dec. 13 ts
A Gardener '
WANTED.
A .WHITE man well acquainted with
Neat Gardening, will find imme
diate employment by applying at this
office. ■ ’ , ’
Dec. 13 0
• Police,
ON Wednesday the 7th of January 1
next at the (um»e ofliarrowd Rob
erts, on the Washington 'road, Columbia
count)Vwill be Let to the highest bidder
t <r the ensuing year, a prime parcel of
Likely NEGROES, belonging to the es
tate of Betelly Lowe, deceased Notes
with approved security will be
they are not allowed to be hired m
or go on the river as Boat Hands, and
all those indebted to said estau- an* re
quested to make payment on that dafy.
Jas. Culh-eath, &■).,.
John F.i.wr, } tx
Doc. 13 c
50 Dollars Reward
j P AN A WAY on the evening df the
3.U, 13th July last, my Negro "Woman
NANCY, she is of a yellowish complex
ion,country born, about 28 years old;
she was lately purchased ot Mr. Elias
Wallen, merchant,of this city, and on
whose family she has been in (he habit
of attending; she is well known in Sa
vannah anti Augusta—Nancy has a hus
band residing in Savannah, by the name
oi July, the property of Mr. Wm. Mein.
All masters of vessels, and others, are
cautioned from harboring or employing
the abpve wench Nancy. The above re
ward and all rea-onable charges will be
paid ou her being lodged iu jail.
* J ilin u, Morel, ‘
Dec .13 wo
Notice.
ROUGH T to the Jail of Columbia
jO com t-house, an \ fricaa Negro Fel-’
ow, aoout 25 years of age, 4 feet 8 or 9
inches high, alack and ill shaped; he has
several scars on cadi cheek, be sa}s his
name is Dickey, and when questioned in
regard to his owner and place of resi
deuce, seems incapable of answering,
repeating uniformly something like
>i ashingtod; his cloths are very ragged
and dirty, , v J &b>
* Oarah Davis, j, c. c.
Dec. J 3 ts
GEORGIA, Richmond County. ~ ~
In the Superior Court , June Term , 1817.
Present'—The Hon. Robert Raymond
Ueid, Judge.
UPON the Petition of R -perl Denny, pray
ing me establishment of copies, in lieu f
six original Notes signed by Samuel Damn,
*nd one signed by Jack Wright s ’hose signed
by Samuel D. nny wereyated Ist Jaini >ryJßl6,
5 fop 25 Dolls-s each, and one for 22 D illsr*.
and made payable to R.bert Denny, or order.'
I2mnnths afterdate,& Hit- other note signed bv
Jack Wright, daied Isi J ,n, 1816, <nd fi r 22
Dollars, and made payable to Robert Denny,
12 mon hs after date; which said origins no te
been lost or mislaid, as appears by the
affidavit of the said Robert D.-nny.
Ordered, That copies be established in lieu
of the originals, unless good and suffipfcnt
cause be shewn to the contrary at the next
erm—lt is further ordered that a copy of this
rule be published in one of the Gazettes of
'•bis city, a least once, a month for six months.
Token from the Minutes -^7
John If. Mann, Cl’k,
Clerk’s Office, 12th Dec. 1817.
PN >WaV tWthe Subscriber liv,
ing in Barnwell district, 8. Caro- •
1 ma, about the 25th October last, a hi ight
Mulatto Girl, about seventeen years of
age, by the name*of ELIZA, with a girl
c iild about six weeks old when she went
away, she p onably m.iy aim for Han|
cock county. Geo. as her husband be
longs to tienjumin Brandy. living in
Hancock, knd her mother lives in Mil*
ledgevillc. A liberal reward of Fifty
Dollars will be given to any person who
will deliver her to Richard Bush in Au
gusta, or lodge her in the Augusta jail;
or 25 dollars if lodged in any other jail
in the state—and expenses paid.
JOHN W. ROSE.
’ December 13. m