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__AUGUSTA,
The fallowing information was commu
nicated in a tetter Tmos. l
Qta scoot:, to the editors of . the Au
guste "Chronicle, dated ' *
FoKtr Hawkins, lift Bee. 1817.
It becomes my painful duty to com
municate tojou the sad intelligence
that reached this .place «o jester-'
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A ‘discharged soldier (a person of
’«on«iderable ifiiorniaii»a) from Fort
Scott, bt|» informed us, that a detach
ment under the command of Lieut. 1
Scott of the army, was ordered- to,
descend the river as far as the mouth
of the Appalachieela, for the pur ,
nose of making some inquiries after •
Major JMulenberg. who had heeu
tome time expected at-'Fort Scott;
with arms* ammunition, clothing &e.
from Ncw-Orleans, for the troops
under the command of Gen. Gaines. I
The lieut. succeeded in coming u
eross the major at. the mouth of the-
Appalaehicoja with all the necessary
articles, and took on board his boat 5
of the women, the whole or part of
the clothing, and made his way for
the Fort, but dreadful to relate, when
having proceeded within 15 miles of
Fort Scott, they were fired on from;
the banks by the Hostile Indians, and
the whole, (exclusive of 6 men and l
■woman) fell to rise no more—Four
of the men that arrived at (he Fort
were badly wounded, and the woman
(from the best information,) detained
a prisoner, fop (he purpose no doubt
of answering their brutal and savage
desires. The nuntber killed is sup
posed to have been 50. Captain
Clynch who also descended the river
for a similar purpose, it is feared has
shared the same fate, although not
yet fully ascertained. ?;
An express from Gen. Ja ksnn to
Gen. Gaines, passed here a few days,
since, and has for his own safety, been
induced to return.and has just arrived.
‘When having gotten within 15 or 20
miles of fort Gaitws, distant about 70
miles from fort Scott he discovered a
trail of 15 or 20 Indians, but suppo
sing they were friendly, he continued
on, but had not proceeded more than
two or three miles when he discovered
two men, who from appearances (af
ter a slight examination) had just been
murdered. This report you may re
ly on, as a Mr. Fa.chal a gentleman
of considerable information, was in
company with him and has fully coo-,
firmed it. The express Is-mrw in pos-v
session rif col Q r * e ty' the purport of
which will not shortly be known. The
probability is, we shall leave here on
Sunday next, If transportation can be
procured which I think likely.
I Teel a conscious pride (hat the
emad detachment under my command
wilt participate in avenging the death
of our slaughtered brethren, as I have
no dnuh but that gen.tirdne-’sfeelings
are sufficiently roused to pursue them
to the last extremity, or at least so far
as prudence may dictate—l am fear
ful erV this reaches you. Fort Gaines
will fall, as it is only defended by 12
-or 15 persons, add from the success
the Indians have lately met wltb r they
Will he very bold and daring.
Alarming?—Accounts from .Wurfres
bnrough, (Tcnn.) as late as the 27th
ult. (the credibility of which, nowever,
we are induced to question.) inform us
that Fort Scott was surroundedby a su
perior force of Spaniards and Indians,
- and that it was tearful the fort would
be reduced, unless immediate assistance.
was afforded.
r*
Gen. Floyd, in compliance with direc- -
tiuns from our Executive, has ordered
lirig- Gen. Francis Hopkins to detail
.and organize from his brigade, without
delay, 500 men to be held subject to the
order of May Gen. Gaines. This force,
is intended we-presume for the protec
tion of our frontier, against the inroads
of the Savages.
Our advices from Washingfon-GUy,
are to the 7thinst. at which time, says a
correspondent, the business of legisla
tion had scarcely commenced. Spanish
American Affaire it seems, will occu
py a prominent stand with the present
session. Mr. Speaker Clay has already .
introduced the subject in an Interesting
manner. ;
An- article under the date Os flague.
Oct. 7, remarks, that “ tty negotiations
earned »n at the Hague, between the
king of the Netherlands ajid the United
Abates of America,for the conclusion of <•
a treaty of commerce, have been referred ‘
to their respective governments. -His
Excellency Wm. iEustis, Envoy Extra
.•nlinary und .Minister plenipotentiary
ot the United State* of Americans a ,
boat to »ot out from he^ce“for France.
»i-I will return in .the Spring; in -the \
oust awhile Mr- wUl .reside
Bere in the quality ot.charge d’jtffuirs.”
A lats arrival at New-Orleans states.
Shut tipt ves , on been entirely abau
fiwufcd by the patriotic forces. Their
I
brethren at Amelia, would do well to
! fellow the example, if they wish to es
■ cape merited chastisement.
The United States’brig Boxer, com
manded by captain John Porter, was
lost on the 25-th October, off the South
Bass df the ♦Mississippi River. Site
grounded in .14 feet water—her de
cayed situation precluded the possibility
df saving her. No lives were lost.
A corps Dramatique, from Charleston,’
are detailed for a winter’s campaign in
our city—The old cantonment is under
go ng a thorough repair for their recep
tion.
Auetion Sales.
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4)n FRIDAY, the T Qth inst. .
Will be sold before the POB F-OFFICE,
without reserve,an extensive and well
chosen assortment of BRITISH,
FRENCH & INDIA DRY GOODS
and JEWELRY, suitable for the ap
proaching season, among which are
the following articles:— * i
RICH changeable double Florence 1
Silks *■ ;
Ditto ditto ditto -Levantines!
Ditto ditto ditto Marselines-
White and ctflorc'd plain Satins * f
Ditto ~ ditto Figured ditto
French Man satin and Florentine -for
•Vestings
Mens and Womens French silk Gloves
Ditto ditto super Kid assorted
Ditto do. Plush trimed lined Angora
Ditto do. York tanned
Ditto mens best Buckskin ;
5-4, 6-4, 7-4 and 8-4 serged silk shawls
Ditto ‘ ditto satin Daiua-k ditto
Ditto ditto rich figured bordered!:
Levantine ditto
Ditto ditto plane Levantine ditto
5-4 Fringed fancy silk handkerchiefs
J-4 ditto Laced ditto
4-5, 6-7 and 8 4 Ihced shawls and veils ;
Italian and India < anion crapes
Seersuckers and India calicoes
Very fine French cambric and cambric'
handkerchiefs
Ladies chip hats and crowns, 'with dou
ble bands for ditto
Satin, plush Velvet and down Pelerines
Elegant lace ditto
Aslracan, plush and fur trirnings for la
dies coats,
Silver, Gold & Tinsel triming for dresses
Rich ornamented ladies sashes
Officers military sashes ••
Plain elastic and motto garters
A complete assortment of French thread
Laces
Down and Ostrich plumes
Plain lutestring ribbons from No. 1 to 7
Ditto ditto satin pto 7
Rich figured lutestring in setts
Ditto do. satin and gauze do. in setts
Black borribazeens and bombazetts
Ladies mohair netts, Chinese ft French
Roger’s high polished penknives and
sportsmen’s knives
Ivory handled and portable razors
Mahogany and morocco ditto in cases
Navy and citizens buttons
Fine silver and shell single'spectacles
Ditto ditto double ditto i.
noathsbrushes and needle cases
Gilt finger rings,-ear rings and clasps -
Gilt,, plated and silk purses
Gilt and velvet ridicules
Ladies work boxes, singling bottles arid
opera glasses
Ladies habit and extra-long kid gloves
inrnutshells
Wax tapers and stands j.
Fancy plated and horn ink stands
Elegant shot belts, powder horns .and,
dram bottles •
Plain and rich spangled lyoryfans
Single and double English silver watches
Ditto ditto French gold watches
Ditto (ditto hunting ditto
Set broaches and jewels
Alow elegant sets of real Pearl, con
taining ear-rings; breast-pins and
bracelets
Gold watch keys arid seals
Ditto ditto rich gilt ditto > !;
Ladies rich gilt necklaces with hearts
English and Fncnch pearl beads and
.pocket books
Elegant French frocks and caps on In
dia muslin.and linen cambrics.
British Goods, viz:
Fancy calicoes and colored cambrics
Cotton umbrellas and furniture chintz
4-4 cotton shirting iSfsteam loom shirting
Black and coloured Canton silk hand-.
kerchiefs,
Black, cloth colouramd light dye sewing
silk - ' .
Broadcloths and'Bedford cords
Cotton Hosiery arid Irish linens
Boltings Cloths and Angora shatVls
A few Qr. casks of choice Wine, ‘
The «ale *will commence At TO
A.'M.nnd be continued on Sarerdav, and
the ensuing .Monday and Tuesday.—-
Fei-ma, alhsUrosuiKlor one hundred dol
lars cash; over one hundred and under,
tihree .hundred, -60 .days ; over three
hundred, 90 days.—Notes on stamp pa
per with unproved endorsers.
Fraser & Bowdre, auc’rs.
December 1~. A
Will be sold at the .Market-House in
Augusta, on the Ist January next.
I HHEE UKH.T
Negrp Fellows.
December 17 ts
f V\ ‘ -
«• V.' • . -
Cheese, Mackerel,
Sfe. " 'v
THE SUBSCRIBER, ' ; A
Has on the River and expects shortly:
-150 casks Cheese ,
200 bbls. Mackarel
200 boxes Muscatel Raisins
200 ditto Nova Scotia smoked Her
ringß i ,
200 small Grindstones
! 50 bis. Philadelphia Beer.
s / James L. Oliver.
Dec. 17 n *
GROCERIES
T}fE SUBSCRIBER,
VAS JUST RECEIVED.
(»n KKI a an( i 4 hhds. Loaf and
U Ulß* Lump Sugar
5 pipes Holland Gin '■ >
5 ditip Brandy
20 bb/s. and A bbls. Cordials
15 ditto Cherry Rom
50 dftto Northern ditto
20 bids, ditto ditto
5 litto Molasses
; 50 4oxes Windsor Soap *
. 20 ditto Spanish Cigars
200 reams Wrapping Paper
50 ditto Letter ditto
f 111; hhds. ■ prime Muscovado Sugars
( 50 boxes Bar Soap
2( ditto Hats
60ft pair womenP Roan Slippers
20) casks Cut Nalls
20,1)00 lbs. English Castings
• 41,0 Shear Moulds j
1000 lbs. Sheet Iron
2000 lbs. ! Bar Lead
200 Grindstones
Salt,.lron, Pepper, Spice
'! Ginger, Tea, Si c. &c.
' * ALSO ON CONSIGNMENT.'
25 bags Spice and Ginger
1 box Cinnamon
248 Plough Moulds
S chests Hyson Tea
7 boxes Fine Hats
1 case Calf Skins
A quantity of Jugs i
1 box Fancy Trunk#
I0()-boxes Negro Pipes
20 nests Paper Trunks
An elegent New-Ark made Gig, and
A few cases of Saddles
Which will be sold low to close sales.
James L. Oliver.
-December 17 2t
Cancers
a %
Effectually cured by a Powder in
.Thirty Days*
Dr. IV. S- Parrott,
[N FORMS the inhabitants of Augusta:
and its vicinity, that he will sojourn
during one month, or six weeks in this
place. He cures the most obstinate
(‘ancew, «-rng or tetter worms,scald head,
scurvy, king’s evil, white swelling, and
various other complaints hitherto tho’t
incurable by medical art; and let this
be the motto or witness against kirn—
No Cure, no Pay, !
Dentist. ;
Doet. W. 8, PARROTT ,
OFFICIATES in the capacity of*Z)en
tisty in all its branches; draws teeth
■with skill, and without much pain, inserts
teeth from one to the whole set hardy to
be distiuguished from the natural ones;
ceans teeth, plugs the hollow ones with
god or lead, which method not only puts
an end to the pain, -but preserves the,
tooth a great while; prepares a powder
much to the purpose for cleaning the
teeth, and preserves the gums, and res
tores a sweet breath, which cures , the
scurvy perfectly in a few days. Those
gentleman or ladies wanting his assist
ance, will please to call,or let him know
ol their case, at the-Eaele-Tavern.
Dec. 17 ts
Notice, T"”
Will be sold on the 28th day of January
next, at the late .residence of John
Johnston, deceased, of Elbert county,
Georgia,
A parcel of Seed Cotton and Corn,
one set of Blacksmith Tools, one Road
Waggon, one Negro man, and other
things tedious to mention; and at thesame
time and place will be Rented, the Grist
and Saw jtflll belonging to (he said es
tate, for one year.—All persons ; having
demands against the estate are request
ed to bring their accounts attested, as
the law directs, and-ail persons owing
to said estate .are requested'to.pay up
the same.
Larkin Johnston, Ex*r.
ec> 17 N p
Strayed on Sunday Evening last.
A BROWN* Roan Horse, white face,
and a nicked tail, rather short ami
stout made—Any person giving- infor
mation nf the same at this office, will be
rewarded accordingly.
William M‘Harg.
2d store above capt. Ketchums.
Dec. 17 v ,f
AT eacher TV anted. ”
,4 T the Grove School House, Cel urn
/V; bia county.’ A liberal salary will
be given to one who can come well re
commended; none other need apply.
. < B. Tindal,
C. Walker,
G. Magrtider,
B. Crawford.
1 w . t • »£•
. a n ■ v..,. js'*
Mackenzie SC Ponce
OFFER FOR *SALfc,
100 Hhds. Sugar
30 bbls. Loaf ditto
10 puncheons Jamaica Rum
30 ditto N. E. ditto
20 ’Mlf pipes Tenerife Wine
SO chests fresh Hyson Tea
10 tons Shot, all sizes
2. ditto Bir Lead
50 boxes Table £hina in sets
600 ditto Tea ditto ditto
75 crates Earthen Ware
400 boxes St. Julien Claret
„ 400 pieces Cotton Bagging
2000 lbs. S’eine TWine
50 tons Swedes Iron
With an Extensive and General Assort
ment es
British , French and India
Goods.
Dec. 17 4w
Bills of Exchange
On New-¥ork,
For Sale by
McKenzie & Ponce.
I pecember 17 6t
Crockery & Glass Ware.
2■ * $
Erwins , Oakman,
& Co. * j
Are Now Receiving *and Opening ,
And will continue to receive and open
during the Fall months, at their stores
in Jficou’s brickbuiiding, in a/UMntosh
street, leading from A. Erwin, Groce,
: St Co. corner store, and in Bridge
sti eet, near the market, in the centre
of Bridge-Range, No. 6 & 7,
An Elegant Assortment of
CROCKERY j
/ AND
Glass Ware,
—CONSISTING OF —
GRATES handsomely assorted with
Crockery, and boxes and tierces ol
Glass Ware, well assorted, suitably to
’ the Georgia & Western markets, which
they offer for sale at a low advance. }
They are now opening in order to suit
those purchasers who wish to have their
goods repacked—
I Elegant Lustie & Peatl water Pitchers
Liverpool Water and Milk do.
Ditto Tea, coffee cups and saucers
■ En’d. cups and saucers of all descrip-;
, tions and sizes
t . -Plates,-bowls, mugs,-pitchers of.dif
ferent qualities and sizes.
—ALSO— i
A few sets of elegant burnished gold
China of superior quality, consisting of
I a tea, coffee and desert sets.
t Likewise, lustre china tea sets of va-;
i ritus figures—“ The celebrated Wedge
wood’s pead tea ware, consisting pf a,
; lea pot, sugar dish and cream ewer.”
Silver lustre tea sets, containing the
same number of pieces as above.
Also, Children’s Tea sets, and Toys!
for children of all description and sizes
—all, of whicluthey offer for sale at the
most reduced prices ior cash or town ac
-1 ceptahces.
* December 17. , its "
; POSTPONEMENT.
AGRKEABLY to the last will and
testament of James Pearre, late of
* Richmond county, dec. will be sold on
r the first Tuesday in January, ensuing,
‘ at the market-house in the city of Au
- gusta, the following
Tracts of Land,
“1 —viz *
f i 500 Acres of lanil on theivaters
of Bear creek, Franklin county, origin
, ally granted to Nathaniel Pearre, boun
ded N. E.-by Call, on "the other side by
J ■ lands of Wm. -Glascock and Georee
»' Walton. 6
>. 202| Acre* land, lot No.BO, 3d dis
i trict, old Wilkinson county.
> 154 Acres land in Wilkes county,:
1 near the mouth of Long creek, adjoining
r lands of Cloe and George Graves.
■ 154 Acres in Wilkes county, adjoin-'
t ingland of Cloe Graves, each being part
of 924 acres of land originally granted
r to Andrew Robinson. ,
. 92$ Acres of land, Elbert county
> bounded by lands of Joshua Graves, and
> by Savannah river; being a part of a tract
> originally granted to Joshua Bradley.
143 Acres in Jackson county, adjoin
; ing lands of Josixua Graves. 1
833 Acres of land in Warren county,
i «h Duhart’s creek; also one other tract
originally granted to Angus Martin.
I r I die Deeds and Plots may be seen on
. the day of sale, when the terms of pur
-1 chase will -be made known.
J. T. Allen, « ,
L. Pearre, <, Ex ”•
December 17. tds
An Eetray
POSTED by Samuel Weathers, jr.
on the 11th day of November, 1817,
before Charles Jennings, j. p. a Dark
Bay Mare, 18 or 20 years old, with a
star m her forehead, both hind feet white,
4 feet 8 inches high, appraised to twen
ty dollars, by Moody Jennings and Jas.
Reynolds. »» ‘ /
Peter Lamar*
fr . ,Jj
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L> . Jfb Jk
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auction. 1
TUJS MORNING at . , '■’ff
j£ ** 8M b *° rc «•*m I
! nd G Tier <*» I
molassk/A
Fraser & Dewdr. > I
nee. ir *’ “’“‘’l
si— , I■ ■ I , j
Ticket? ~l
Iti the Medical Science io/fnß
No. 4. ■
« 30,000 Dollars highest p r ; 7 „B 1
2 Frizes of 10,000 I)oC e l
S , ditto of 5,000 ditto I
2 ditto, of 3,000 ditto
2 ditto of 2,000 ditto
10 ditto of 1,000 ditto
10 ditto of 500 ditto
10 ditto of 100 ditto
100 ditto of 50 ditto
To commence drawing in the crfr I
' Huntington & Bunil] I
Opposite the City Hotel
Who Have Just Received I
A NEW SUPPLY OF *
CULVER 1 able, Tea, and Deseri
Spoons, with stampt Handles ■
o 'wa a tch« Pi “ eUtteVerM ' 1 PWJ
Chains, Se als and Keys I
Ladies’ Watches, Chains, Seals anil
•Keys
Pears Ear-Rings, Finger-Rings
Bracelets, Breast-Pins
Miniature Cases, Corral Dressing CasesM
Work Boxes ° ■
Silver Tea Setts
Plated Castors and Candlesticks
With a great variety of Watches, Jew-B
elry, &c. ,
Dec. 17
/rtlE SUBSCRIBER"
Has just received an additional supply I
Staple Dry Goods,!
Hardware & Cutlery, €
which, with what he hud on hand, I
'Wakes his assortment complete. I
—ALSO—
FRENCH and Italian Fancy Good?, I 5
•Northern Homespun,
Assorted Crockery ami Glass Ware,
Cut Nails assorted sizes,
Hats, Cotton and Wool Cards in boxes, I
Cordials in barrels, and
Best Northern WAX CALF SKINS, I
All of which will be disposed of on ■
liberal terms.
J. Farrington. ■
December 17. ts I
Military Drums. I
THE SUBSCRIBER
Has Just Received from Philadelphia, |
TWO CASES DRUMS. I
— Also, on hand — |
A large assortment Musical Instro- I
ments, Military Goods, Hats, &c. &c.
All of which be offers for sale on ac- ]
commudati ng terms.
, John, Barry.
December 1 7. cm ||
HUE SUBSCRIBERS
HAVE connected themselves in |
business under the firm of James j
Anderson, 4-Co. next door to Mr. Pat
rick M‘Dowall, where they will con
stantly keep a very general assortment
of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE and
GROCERIES , which they will be en
abled, and disposed to sell on the most
reasonable and advantageous terms, for
Cash, Produce, or good Town Paper.
James Anderson,
John Taylor*
December 17. c
Notice.
I WILL attend at Wrightsbo rough,
on the 13th and 14th inst. at Colum
bia court-house on the 13th and Hlb,
inst. at Holt Clanton’s, Columbia
county, on the 15th, at Thornton Gib
son’s, on the 16th, at Warrenton on the
17th, at the 19th, at Spaita
on the 20th and 2lst, at Greensborougb
on the 23d and 24th, at Jonathan Har
ralson’s. Green county, on the 26th, awd
at Cpilin Alford’s, Green county, on the
27thj for the purpose of collecting the
amount of Internal Duties, due to the
United States—Lenity has been used as
far as possible, and a strict ami rigorous
enforcement of the law will be resulted
to against all defaulters.
C. W. CaUier,
Collector Rev. 3d col. dist. Geo.
December 17 ts
Notice.
Will be sold on Saturday, the tlvird day
of January next, at the house of the
late Wnu L. Bealle, of Columbia
cMinty, deceased.
. Between three and four hundred bush
els of Corn, a quantity of Fodder, one
Road Waggon and Geer, sundry Plan
tation Tools; the Plantation of said de
ceased to Rent,and the Negroes to Hire}
-Use pursuant to :n order of the Court of
Ordinary J will be sold od the same day,
one fourth part 'if the Horses and Hogs,
belonging to the minojs of said deceased.
Terms of sale made known on that day.
Maryann Beall. Kjc’j?.
Wro. Jones, EaPr.
Pec, 17 #
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