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lovel'men (t, like iff type id Doctors'
ComtaMis, designed, moat unnatural
ly, (e separate what the hand of their
Creator had brought into most grace
ful union. It consists of a piece of
steel or iron, of a triangular form,
gently curved on each side. This for
midable breastplate (for the attrac
tion of love’s arrows, not to repel
them) is covered with soft materials;
and thus bedded, placed in the centre
of the chest to divide the breasts. 1
•have heard of the ceslus of Venus as
the talisman of beauty; of the girdle
of Florizel, the pledge of female ho
nour; and the zone of Serena, the
lft band of gentleness and love! But of
this iron investment 1 never heard till
now; and from certain deductions, I
can pronounce that it possesses not
one of the virtues so eminent in its
three classic predecessors.
I I pause jupon my pen while I muse
I on what my youthful readers will
I think wlicnthey have read the fore
t going description. Can they believe
I that I am writing of an article of dress
I belonging to modest women? They
I must suppose 1 am depicting the mer-
H etrieious syts of some courtezan: it
I cannot be the delicate virgins, (he dis.
V erect matrons of a land famed for fe-
P mate decorum, that I am thus hold
ing up to public censure! Even so.
I Vwlien the soul is forgotten in the cat
alogue of our.eharms, no wonder then
I that the body should be made all in
i all. When a wife prefers the tumults
I of passion be lure the tenderness of
I love, can we be surprised that she as-
I sumes the garb of Thais, the artifice
■of a •; my pen refuses to write
I (he epithet; but you will not be at a
I loss to complete the sentence. i
I “No person living ran fee! a more
I jjivelv admiration than that which an
■ imates me at the sight of a beautiful
■ form. T behold in it the work of a
■ most perfect betog: (he aocomplish
■ menl of one of His fairest designs:
■Hr seems to show in earthly mould
■ the lovely transcript of (he angels of
I heaven; she looks, she breathes of in
■ noceuce and sweei unroncious beauty.
J But when 1 east my eyes on women is
■ suing from the house of a modern man-
I ufact urer of shapes; when I see the
I functions of nature impeded by bands
& ligatures; when 1 behold the abode
I of virgin modesty, the tender mother’s
fountain of aliment for her new-born
bn l»c, thiirst forward to the gaze of
I th< Lbertine; when I observe the paius
I taken to attract his eye—l turn away
■ disgusted; I biush for my sex, and
I cannot foi bear (o cry aloud, “Oh,
I that my daughters were hidden from
I the face (if man, and of woman too,
I tha‘- they might never witness such
I prostitution of the female form!”
“Vile as these meretricious arts
I arc, hey are not lens dangerous to
I health than to morals. The con
stant pressure of such hard substances
as whalebone, steel, &o. upon so sus
ceptible a part as the bosom. is very
likely, in the course of a very short
time, to produce all the horrid conse
quences of abscesses, cancers, &o.
On their miseries 1 need not to des-
Carriages tor bale.
■ The subscriber has This Day received
Half a . Dozen well finished
I v .Newark made Gigs,
With harness—'Uo,
■ Two handsome Light Coaches
I by K. B. (jauiptieid, which are
I Warranted good, and will be suld at a
■ Very small advance, for cash or town
■ acceptances;
■ G. B. MARSHALL.
July 16. AM
| 20 Dollars Reward.
ABSCONDED from my Plantation
on
I 28lh\ ol June, Two Negroes,
I Roman & Randol,
||| The former aged twenty years, dark
I complexion, fife feet si ven o; eight inch
«» high, tall spare made, and of French
I fraction, but not visible unless closely
I ••amined. The other a mulatto, about
■ *'gbteeni or nineteen years old* five feet
five or six inchi s high, full face, tolera
h*y thick made, a ftry sensible, subtle
* p |low, and opposed will attempt to pass
■ hr a free man. The above reward will
J*- given to any person who will deliver
■ hetn to the undersigned, securt them in
■ Jail so the subscriber can get th> m
o** ten dollars fur either—and all
I ** as onab!e expenses defrayed to the per
'■ Iviß deliver *lum at Shiver's
■ Warreu county G orgia.
!| _ Jonas Shivers.
■ <t
I »■« Southei n Patriot, Charleston,
H Jn ' Please insert »he .ibove weekly one
and forward the account lotbis
■ for payment.
V
CHRONICLE.
Saturday, July 26, isiy.
FLORIDA.
The latest advices from Florida do
not appear to wear so fluttering an
aspect as former accounts induced us
to expect. Considerable doubt is now
entertained that Sir Gregor will not
be able to accomplish the reduction
of St Augustihe. Should he fail in
this, the object of the expedition, if
prosecuting for the independence of
(he Provinces, cannot possibly be ef
fected. St. Augustine is (he strong
hold of the Fluridas, and the ohly a
venue to their quiet possession.
CORSETS..
In another part of our paper \Vill
be found some judicious and sensible
remarks on the fashionable, but per
nicious use of Corsets, which we se
lect from a neat and elegant little vo
lume entitled, •• The Mirror of the
Graces .” This little treatise contains
much useful advice on fethale dress,
accomplishments, politeness and man *
ners, and is written by a “ Lady of
distinction, who has witnessed, and
attentively studied, w hat is esteemed
truly graceful and elegant amongst
Ihe most refined nations of Europe.’*
The lovely authoress throughout her
animated pages breathes the liveliest
solicitude for the interest and happi
ness of her sex; and in a delightful
association of mental and personal in
struction, has pointed out to (hem the
, surest method for securing (heir in
fluence in society, supporting the dig
nity of their character, and consum
mating the end of tbeir existence.
We are aware that the extract from
1 The Mirror of the Graces will not se
cure us (he rosy smiles of many of
our fair readers ; hut we await our
fate with undismayed temerity—fur
who would refrain from breaking the
fascination of the vocal ehoirister,
when threatened with the foldings of
destruction, for fear of dispelling the
deadly charm, or displeasing the pret
ty warbler.
. United States six per cent stork, at
the latest dates, was selling at 1031-2
in the London market. We are de- I
lighted at (he certainty which such :
news affords, that the paper age is at '
an end. Ihe present evil of a va
riation in the value of Bank paper,
according to its distance from the
place whence issued, must he as tem
porary as it is ridiculous. It is at any
time in the power of half a dozen ;
state banks to cure it.
JWit. Int. 15th itisU
The Washington City Gazette says,
that an understanding is about to take
place between our government and
the court of Madrid lot* the purchase
of the Fluridas—B,ooo,ooo is named
as the prhe; a handsome sum for the
empty coffers of Ferdinand.
All the British government vessels
(say a Buffalo paper are ordered to
be scuttled and sur k and their crews
to raurn to Engl a d There will be
also (says the same paper ) hut one re
giment of troops stationed at all the
ports above
Southern Patriot
Curious Rumor.—lt is stated in a
journal published at Sacket’s Harbor, {
Wew-York, that the British military
and naval force in Canada, with the
exception of one company aud a few
marines, have orders to repair to
Montreal, where, it is believed, they
are to receive orders to embark for
Europe. On account of this move
ment, the same paper says it is “ •'lie
opinion of some well informed men
(hat the Canadas are to be exchanged
for some French possessions in the
Mediterranean.”— Dolt. Patriot.
We perceive by a New-Orleans pa
per, that Win. T. Shotwell, the fellow
w.ho recently had engraved and print
i ed at Baltimore, a number of notes of
various denominations, for a by
i Ihe name of * The Commercial and
{ Farmer’s tiank of Matches,” has
; been apprehended and safely lodged in
the jail at New-Orleaos. It appear*
he had attempted to pass some of his
base paper at that place.— Natchez
Rqmbliran.
A person who has been in St. Au
gustine for the lt*st thirty days, has
just arrived from that place, who in
forms us, that the Governor of that
Province feels himself perfectly se
cure from any attacks that the Patri
ots can make; and moreover, has
provisions lor nine months, and can
*
make a resistance against a force of
6000 men.— B av. Go«.
To confirmation of (he following
article from (he Charlestdn Cou
rier, we have the verbal evidence of
several gentlemen direct from Ame
lia. Rut after all, the (rite situation
of either party, must be determined by
lime alone. Rumors and reports, arc
so liable to be jaundiced by tbe pre
judice and feelings of the reporters, i
who at best have but partial menus of
information, dial little dependence
should be placed upon (hem* Infor
mation is also received by tbe Way'of
Bo»tm, that the Patriots bad evalu
ated Pernambuco, and that it tols ta
ken possession of, by the Spaniards,
without opposition. This may he
true, or it maybe another “ rumor”
hatched up by some newsmonger, to
allay the fever of curiosity for die
moment, and swell to importance
some barren detail.— [b.
Fi'om the Charleston Courier, July JB.
FROM AMELIA ISLAND.
We have seen several letters froth
St. Mary’s and Amelia I stand, veeei veil
by yesterday’s mail, which vofinn the
verbal accounts received here a f»*w
days since, from the same quarter,
that the prospects ofthe Patriots were
by no means fluttering as at first re
presented. Had M* Gregor pushed
tor St. Augustine, immediately on his
landing at Amelia, while the Span
-1 Sards were panic struck and flying be
fore him, he might perhaps have gain
ed possession of that fortress— Mhe
has lost that opportunity by delay;
bis followers are becoming dissalisti
edf while the inhabitants «f Florida
are taking the alarm from (lie miscon
duct of his outposts; and the planters
are petitioning die officers of the A
mericuri government on dial frontier,
for permission to bring their negroes
iulo our territory for safety;
Extract of a letter.
Femundina.Jnhji i,
“I cannot form any opinion as to the
future operations of the Patriots, they
are at present limited to the Island. I '
fear they will fail itl (heir laudable
scheme; they have no force.—Every
thing favoured their <* -eupu ion and
march to St. Augustine. The D> ns
were panic struck. There is at pre
j sent a restlessness aulong die people
- under their flag. Some outrages
j having been commit ted by their out
parties. There was a sale here to-day
of 81 slaves seiied 4 days ago. They
were seized, tried condemned and j
sold in that time.—These proceedings i
injured (lie cause, and should they i
I not receive large reinforcements, i '
fear they will have to abandon (lie
place.—'The consequences of such au
eveul are much to be dreaded.
EMratt of a letter from C. Jonitt,
fndian Agent to governor Edwards,
dated Chicago April 27
Slit—Mr. Peneeneau presents an
opportunity to inform you, that we are
under considerable apprehensions
from (he Wynabagoes of For river.—
Information fron Melwakee, states,
that they had their war dance, the
object of which is to Shed Ameri> ah
blood, at or iii the neighbourhood of
Chicago. 1 have sent to their village
five respectable Indian Chiefs, to as
certain the truth of ibis report, and
at the same time dissuade them from
their bloody purpose.—Until we hear
from this party we shall be on the
, alert.— Savannah Gazette.
INDIAN SPEECH*
The following speech of Slafecha
Barnett . a half breed Creek Indian,
mhs delivered a short time ast before
a national assembly of the < biefs:—
It evinces a | a'fie disposition, which
should be cherished by our govern
ment.*
**My countrymen—-God made us
all, both red and white Americans,
to live on one Island. Since (he AU
mighty has said we should live to
gether, why did we join tbe people
whoeamefrom beyond tbe salt-water?
Why did we join the British? Let us
raise our children to the end that
t.od created them. We can live
without the red-coats, or Cbjpif help.
Let us, (hen, raise our corn and eat it.
When God gave us this land, he said
we should rest our bones upon it—so
so he said to all these to whom he
gave land
«»I think (here R but one God; and
(hat, that God is just—ls we walk
strict in this, he will save us in the
next, world. The cold water whieh
he gave us still runs—so are the paths
for (he government of tbe conduct of
good men still here. Foolish as lam
my little understanding Cells me
when I see these things* that they
arc God’s works,
t
%*• •*• ■ ~. ■
f! ;/ -
“When the white people first came •
mongus, the Great-Spirit had forbid
•mr mixture—wo did mix—and to a
void the paid ofsepei ating the hus
band from bis wife, the father from
ins children, and the brother from his
sister, he has continued the oourle of
(he ihixed blood in our Veins. We
must remain in this situation, because
God ii upon the top of us, and dirbots
It tdrbo so. General Washington ac
quired a War-name abve (he rest of
men—but the mixture of our blood,
>nd the accession of a part of our
streo th to his, added ndt a little to it.
You all know, my countrymen, who
know any thing of the unfortunjite
history of our country, how slow was
his progress when opposed by the
strong and undivided arms of our fa
thers, and how rapid it has been since
Whiskey undUalicoe have divided Us
—We ard all one people,”
Georgia Journal.
—-——•—
Died, in Charleston on the 14th
instant, Mr. James Wkay, a native
of Richmond in, Virginia, and for some
time past, a resident of this city;
aged twenty years.
“And Jesus said, suffer little chil
dren to come unto me, for of such is
the tCingdorn of 'od.”
Died in this place on the (horning
ofthe 20lli inst. after a painful illness
of five weeks duration, Ariuaml bu
llion fowling, third son of Mr. John
G. Cowling, aged 2 years and nine
months.
todaOMMaM
ro IH*. PUBLIC.
The subscriber takes the liberty of
observing to his fr iends and the oi i
zens of Richmond county, that some
malicious and evil disposed person*
ha e (hough) proper to *ta<e that MV.
R.M.Coombs; was to act as my depu
ty and jailor in case I succeeded to
(he office of sheriff at the ensuing
election.
Knowing that Mr. Coombs has en
emies that are my intimate friends,
tins representation has been made no
doubt with the inteution to injure my
election. I will further state to such
persons as feel interested In this ar
rangement, i hat it was never contem
plated by either of us. It has also
been rumoured about, (hat I did not
want the office for myself. In cash I
should be elected I calculate oo en
joyitig the emoluments ofthe Office,
il[ there should be anyj and trust the
citizens of Richmond county will al
i low me the same privilege that others
have enjoyed, of attaching to the of
fice a deputy, and jailor if there should
jbe any business to do. Ido not wish
the office upon any other terms (hah
such as are fair and honourable. The
reports to which I have alluded, ori
ginated with electioneering characters
and are as false as they arc ba e.
ANSELM BUGG*
July 26.
« —-- ■ - - - j-
ST v r. < ,LO« .t .
By his h.nor Wiliam Rabun President of
the Senate.- and commander mckfof ,
the Army and Navy of the State, and of
the Mthtta thereof
A PR CLAMATION.
WHEREAS 1 have received infor
mation fnm the SE riff of Twiggs
counry that Jesse Traywick, who was
commuted to the JaJ of the said county 1
fur murder ( <id, on the night of the 7*h !
instant, (July.) break said Jail, and has |
probabh lift this State—l hsVe therefore
tnought proper ro issue this my proclama
tion, htteby offering a reward of two hun.
dred dollars to any person or persons, who
may apprehend and secure the said J< Sse
Traywick in any safe Jail ii this Stare; 8c I
d > moreover hereby charge and r»q ti.e all
officers, both civil and military, to be vigi.
lent and attentive in endeavoring to appre.
hend and secure the aforesaid Jesse Tray,
wick, if to be found within this s'ate, ind
to give all aid and assistance in ihtirpow
er to any other person or persons, who
may apprehend him for cot Element in
Jail, in order (hat he may be brought to
trial fur the offence of which he is charged.
Given under my hand and the great
seal at tbe State-house in Milledge
ville, this 15th day of July, in du
year cf our Lord, one thousand
eight hundred and seventeen, in the
4ad year of the independence of the
United States of America
william Rabun.
By the President,
ABNER HAMMOND,
Bee’ry of State.
Jnsse Traywick is about 5 led 701
8 inches high between 45 and 50 years of
-ge, hgh' complexion, small blue eyes, 81
itiiTnrd to We hald. ✓
We are authorised to announce
Gen. Thomas Glascock a candidate
for the Legislature at the ensuing
election. * July 26.
(QF“Wc are authorised to announce
James Mvkphey, a candidate for
Receiver of Tax Returns, at ensuing
election. July 26. j
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f The Subscribers*
HAVE demoted to the house late?
I/ occupied by Messrs. C arjtc.
& Matkeson end next door above Mr;
John Vashin, inhere they offer for
tale a General Assortment of
DRY GOODS*
GROCERIES It HARDWARE;
Which will be told low Oil accommo
dating terms.
T. C. BRADFORD, & Co.
N. B.—The subscriber expects to
be absent from this place for a few
weeks, and has authorised bis brother
Philemon to attend to all bis business
during hi* stay.
Thomas C. Bradford ,
July 26.
Just Received ,
10 Hhds. Northern Ruin, .
2 Chests Hyson, Tea lastest irtU
portation,
30 Kegs Spier Salmon.
TDTTIiK A RUSSELL, s
July 28, , o
For Sale, or Lease,
•And Immediate Possession Given,
AN Ex''.naive FANNING ESTAB
LISHMENT, in f fie city of Savan*
n>h eihbrticihg fUr lots 60 by ■9O fret*
Th-re is on *he premi es fr m eighty to
one hlmdr.d Vatta in go d < rd(rj a nuns*
ber of cmmodlcus buildings adapted to
th" business; a dwelling house and all
requisite nut-h> Use, with a gud n and v
fine aping of water; Paint Mills and
all the necessity implcmehts, with, ot
without the stork on hand. The terms
will be accotnm- dating, and made knowia
by pplymgin S vannnh to
George Millcn, jtin’r*
July «S #
't’tiE SUBSCRIBERS
«t the corner store formerly occupied
by John Fox, A Co.
dFFMi FOR SALE,
Pyjmp Jamaica & New Orleans
Sugar.in lilids. & barrel!;
Loaf and Lump Sugars;
White Havaona ditto,
Hysori Tea*.
Cosset? in Rags and Barrels,
Pfeppep; Spice add Ginger,
Tenet ilfb, 0 l WINE
Colmeoar J in ty. Casks,
Genuine Port Wine, in Bottles*
Lohdoit Porter,
Jamaica, 1
W. India A [ RUM,
Northern J 7
Gin and Whiskey,
Virginia Chewing Tobacco,
Best Turpentine Soap In Boxes,
Iron, assorted.
Cot ton Bagging and Twine,
Liverpool Ground Salt,
Cat Pt ails, Hoes, Sad Irons,
Trace Chains, Waggon Boxes, &o«
BOWIE; PENN, & CO.
June 2s, dw
'SHERIFF’S SALE. ‘ -
IYILL he SOLD, at (fie Court House
i ’ the town qf WdnentoU, Warren
county, on the Jlttt Tuesday -n Sefitenu
ber next between the usual hours
Fit 1Y acres of land, more Os
less, lying on the wal rs ol M*C| a in*B
j creek, in the cc utty «ff Warren, U being
part of one hundred and fifty acre sur.
▼ey granted to James Nippt r, now levied
cm to satisfy an cxerdtion in favor of
Wm Usery, vs. Btrjani. iNipptr, levi*
ed <>n and turned tft me by Thomas
Rivers, constable. Terms Cash.
A. Re gers, S W.O.
July 23 " vM
NOTICE
Os the Trstees of the
Rihmond Academy.
\\l HERE AS this Board have sold
V V lots to sundry persons upon con.
dttiun that the same Should revert to the
Trust upon failure to pay therefor at the
time stipulated, and a number of pm
ebasers being considerably In arrears,
ORDERED, that all arrearages be
p;id to the Clerk of this Board, on'&r-,
before the first day of August next, or"*
the Trustees will forthwith thereafter
proceed to retake possession of the pre
mises, and again sell tin same—and that
this Resolution be published la one of the
Ncwspsp. rs of this city once a week un
ta that time. -
taken from ths Mimas*.
Isaac Herbert, Clerk
Augusta, April 3d, 1817.
.Founds
A .receipt for Cotton Stored at Messrs
V Bavins Caeca &Co« W re House.
The owner can have it by describing the
imo, and paying for this advertisement
od calling on A, Rxcnis jr.
June t7,
i t