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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-' ■ i 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. i j 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 •” • t L> . Jfb Jk v * I 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 # * 4 * ’ % HP, . I, ,