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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 -i ■4 * 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, * 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 « - > 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 I ■’ „ * - , ,» . 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 *£) - *V 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