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LEGISLATURE OF GEORGIA House of Representatives, JVuv. 17//;, 18C7. [l'he following resolutions were introduced, at the commencement of the present session of the legislature, by Mr. Bryan, of Chatham ; the preamble was proposed by Mr. E. H. Cummins, of Wilkes ; and the word 4i una nimously” was inserted on motion of Mr. Da ties, of Chatham.] Whereas, in the year 1795, as will be recol lected with emotions of indignation by every virtuous citizen of ttiis state, a combination of inlluential and monied men, succeeded, by bri bery and corruption , in obtaining the passage of an act, conveying the right of this state in a well known portion of the Western country, Called Yazoo, to several companies of pur chasers—and whereas the succeeding legisla ture, duly convinced of the flagitious agency which had procured the act aforesaid, virtu ously determined fey a rescinding law, to pro hibit all contracts, conveyances and grants, ori ginating in that fraud, from being carried into cflect; it solemnly becomes this legislature to support and preserve consistent the reputation ot this state, by denying the statements of a band ot speculators, combined, from Ncw- Hampshire to the Mississippi* to embezzle the funds either ot this state, or the United Elates, and to riot on the profits of an exten . she tract of country, in alledging, falsely , that the state of Georgia contemplated in, the arti cles of cession to the United States of her western country in 1803, any compromise of l/ic Yazoo claims , in any ieay whatever. And inasmuch as it is impoitant to the decision of congress on this subject, and greatly so to the dignity and justice ol the state of Georgia, that the truth, as ids, in this matter, should be fully and unequivocally defined, it is therefore, llesolved unanimously, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Geor gia, in general assembly met, That they have viewed, and still view with abhorrence, the at tempt made by a set of unprincipled men, commonly known by the appellation of Yazoo men, to corrupt a majority of the legislature of this state, in the year 1795, which attempt was rendered abortive by the virtue of the succeed ing legislature. Resolved unanimously, That it never was the intention of the legislature of this state, when they ratified certain articles of agreement and cession, entered into by commissioners ap pointed by the stale of Georgia and the Uni ted States, to evince any desire to compromise claims that originated in fraud, and which were rendered invalid by the state sovereignty. Resolved uuanimously, That the thanks of the senate and house of representatives of the state of Georgia, be given to John Randolph, member of Congress from the state of Virgi nia, ant/the late majority of the ninth congress for their virtuous and manly opposition to a compromise, which would, in their opinion, equally compromit the dignity of the govern ment of the United States, and the sovereignty of this state. Resolved unanimously, That the governor be requested to transmit copies of the forego ing resolutions to Mr. Randolph, to the secre tary of state, secretary of the treasury, and the attorney-general of the United States. Extract from the Journal. Attest— Hixes Holt, Clerk. Concurred unanimously in senate, 18th No vember, 1807. Will. Robertson, Secretary. Leghorn, September 2. The French general, Miollis, entered this ci ty on the 29th ult. at the head o 4000 men, in cluding 800 cavalry, and has actually taken possession of the port and the forts. On the fol lowing day he issued a proclamation, in which every person is charged to make a return of the English goods in their magazines, store-houses, tkc. within 24 hours, underpin of confiscation. The sunn; proclamation prohibits any vessel from leaving the harbor, or the city, till further orders. 1 ” Liver pool, September 23. The news of the surrender of Copenhagen reached Liverpool on Friday, but excited none of those joyous sensations we have witnessed on tiie arrival of intelligence of the defeat of the enemies of Old England. The church-bells, indeed, tolled, we presume, to the memory of the departed honor of Britain ; but the dismal sound was of short continuance, and the gene rous feelings and good sense of the people of this town, prevented them from participating in the horrid joy of the minions of ministers. Had halt such a force been taken in open and honor able war, such as that we have formerly waged, the patriotism of our townsmen would have blazed through the streets, and been heard in mutual and lively congratulations ; but all was gloom and the car was saluted only with pathe tic sympathy ar.d condolence with the unhappy Danes ! The degradation of a brave and virtu ous people, tbe deaths of thousands of innocent victims, the destruction of a great part of a peaceful city, were not matters of rejoicing for & generous public, however they may affurd a theme of delight for a degenerate administra tion 1 ‘l'he government may justly consider the disapprobation of the people (and we understand it has been general) as a protest against the measure. TIIE LETTER CARRIER. A wag at the gallows, w ho relish’d a jest, With a ris.ible phiz, thus the hangman address’d : •‘Well Jack, I am going to visit the place, V'here-your father is gone, and the rest of your race: Til, a chance but I sec him ; and you, my good friend, Id ay by me your respects to the family send.” Ketch gravely replied, as he fastened the twine, *• I'll beg leave to trouble you, sir, with a line.” Savannah, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER S, 1807. A report was current in tow n yesterdav, (the 11th) says the Baltimore Whig, that general Wilkinson has been nominated secretary at war, in place of Mr. Dearborn, appointed ‘col lector of the port of Boston. We sincerely w ish it may prove to be true. It will be a fresli proof that Mr. Jefferson knows how to distinguish me rit— New-York Public Advertiser. W. H. Harrison, esquire governor of the In diana territory, has announced that there does not at present exist, the smallest probability of an Indian war ; but, on the contrary, that all the tribes on the frontiers are determined to re main at peace w ith the United States. SalF.m, November 12. Captain Foster arrived at Beverly yesterday, 63 days from Marseilles, furnished us with a note lie received the moment before he sailed. We also received from captain Foster a file of the Journal de Paris, to August 31, l'cr which wc acknow ledge our obligations. The fellow mg is a translation of the note: “ Letters received at Marseilles the 9th Sep tember from Leghorn, announce the entry into that place of a corps or French troops, who took possession of the port, and the fortress of the port —and they assures us, that an EMBARGO had been put upon all vessels.” COMMUNICATION. The representations, which have lately tak en place in this city, under the management of Messrs. Kannie and Berry, are indeed calculat ed to excite astonishment, and are amply enti tled to public approbation. The singular and wonderful faculty possesrd by Mr. Uanuie, of communicating to different sources hisypice, (commonly denominated Ven triloquism) is a gift of nature. Its effects are truly miraculous; his imitations of uifferrent animals, birds, &c. arc wonderful, and theirex ecution is deserving of that applause, which they obtain. His deceptive performances, which are cal led slight of hand are equal to any thing of the kind, ever presented in America. Mr. Berry's execution of his inanimate figures deserves the encomiums, which they have re ceived. l heir situations are often highly ludi crous. The tumbling of both ot these gentlemen is eminently entitled to applause, in tine, the) deserve more encouragement, than Tam sorry to say they have found—and if the public will attend their exhibitions, no doubt they will co incide in opinion with the writer of this article. A FRIEND. PORT OF SAVANNAH. ARRIVED. Ship Georgia, Pierce, Liverpool Charles, Attwell, do. Schooner Thetis, Dennison, New-York Sloop Favorite, Sneed, Charleston CLEARED Schooner Fortune, Dennis, Roston Sloop Nancy, Gorham, Charleston Ship Mary. Stokes, Greenock YAacliclorp 21 all. A meeting of the subscribers to the BACHE LORS’ BALL, is requested at the Exchange, to-morfow evening, at 7 o’clock. December 3—135 TAX NOTICE? (£J° All persons that have not. paid their Tax for last year, 1806, will have executions issued against them, if they do not come forward and pay the same in the course of the next week. PETER DEVEAUX, TaxC.C.C. November 28—133. 1* NOTICE. The copartnership of Paul J. Vallotton and Benjamin Vallotton, hoot and shoe makers, will expire on the first day of January next, by mutual consent. All persons having demands against the concern, are requested to present them ; and those indebted, to make immediate payment to Benjamin Vai.lot ton, who is authorised to settle any business relating thereto. P. J. V allotton. Benjamin Valiotton. December 3—135 Benjamin Vallotton, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Respectfully informs his friends and the pub lic in general, that he intends continuing the above business in all its various branches, at the former stand, opposite the Exchange. He will thankfully receive and execute, any busi ness in his line, and flatters himself, by atten tion to business, to merit a share of patronage. December 3—135 Board of Fire Masters. Havasu Alt, November 30, 1807 Resolved, That in future, the FIRE EN GINES under the conlroul of this Board, be played off at the Market-square, the first Sat urday in each month, at three o’clock P. M. Extract from the Minutes, Thomas Pitt, clerk. December 3—c A —l3s Thomas Storr, HAVING taken part of the (lores occupied by Jam r 9 Johnston jun. esq. begs leave to tender his services to his friends and the public, as a Factor &. Commission Merchant. Should he be entrusted with the disposal of any part of their Crops, he fla-ters himfelf by his afTtduity and un remitted attention to their interefls, to merit a continu ation of their favors. October I—loß SAVANNAH THEATRE. The public arc respectfully informed, tbit tbe eiitcrtiiinnients at the Theatre will tu^e TO-MORROIV EFE.XIXG, Dec . 4, When a famous and into renting dirtplav will be e:. tiilni..d in addition to Messrs. Raknie and Berry’s arious Performances. A COMIC FARCE will lie acted, called, THE COUXTERFH.it LORD; OR, THE DOCTOR’S COURTSHIP, Which will be interspersed with a number of favorite songs. J/’ Doors to be opened at 6 o’clock, arid the curt iin to rise at seven. I heatre. Admittance 50 cents, Children half price. FOR EIVEKPOOL, The shin HAZARD, K. Elderkin, master, r or freight or passage, apply on board, or to Hazcn Kimball. Tf'Ao has received for sale by said ship, 4 chests Hyson Tea 3 ditto Chulan ditto 1 case India Lutestrings and Crapes 18 bags Coffee 30 boxes Mould Candles 2 pipes Northern Gin 30 barrels Pilot Bread December 3—1—135 Just received and for sale, At the store lately occupied by Messrs. A. Low & Cos. nearly opposite their present store, An assortment of mens, womens, misses and childrens Shoes. Mens Suwarrow Boots 6 bales Humhuins India rom.il Handkerchiefs 20 nests Trunks 1 box Tapes 6 do. Straw Bonnets and Hats A few dozen childrens Jockey Caps, and l iO kegs good Butter, suitabe for family use AH of which will he disposed of at wholesale, on liberal terms, by Alvarez Fisk. Decembers m 135 Farm and Negroes for sale. Tor sale, a small Farm near Skidaway, on the Salts, about nine miles from Savannah, con taining 40 acres, more or less; fifteen of which are clean and and under good fence. On the farm are a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Barn, Sta ble, and other conveniences. It also has an excellent landing for boats of any size. Likewise, will be disposed of, two likelv NEGRO FELLOWS. For terms apply to Mr. William Lkwden, or F. J. Vullotton. December 3—135 House and Lot for sale. The subscriber will dispose ol his HOUSE and LOT on the Bay, in Savannah. The lot is spacious, ccntricaily situated, and known in the plan of Savannah by the No. 4. The Dwel ling House is a two-story one, commodious, ai ry. and in such order as to require very little if any repair. Terms, 3,000 dollars—half will he taken in negroes ; the remainder, cash. Apply to the printers, or to the subscriber, on the Ogeechce road, about nine miles from Sa vannah. John Street. December 3—f —m—l3s Marshal’s Sales. On the first TUESDAY in January next, Will be sold at the Court-House in Savannah, at the usual hours, A HOUSE and LOT in Miiledgcvillc, No. 1, square No. 40. 2600 acres of LAND, in Bulloch county, on Black Creek, in three adjoiniong tracts ; adjoin ing lands of Alex. Wiilie, John Gruber and John Lastingcr, all surveyed in the name of George Frazier, in 1771. Also, an undivided moiety of the Beaver Dam MILL-TRACT, in Scriven county; in the whole tract, 8500 acres, formerly the property of John M-Queen; bounded north by Briar creek south-east by lands now belonging to Mr. Reaves. Also, 287 122 acres of LAND on the Alata malia, formerly the property of Richard Wall, Esq. Levied on at the suit of the United States against Henry Putnam and others. Ben. Wall, M. D. G. December 3—135 Notice is hereby given, That at the expiration of nine months from the date hereof, application will be made to the Court of Ordinary for leave to fell a traift of land in the twenty fourth diftrnft of Wilkmfon ebunty, No. one hundred and five, containing two hundred and two and one half acres, (drawn to the name of Nathaniel Talkard) for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. Thorfe who have any demands against said estate, will fend them in properly attested, and those indebted thereto, are requested to make payment speedily. JOIIIIB. Devcaux, Adm’r. Scriven County, December I—ca—l3s G. & F. PENNY, HAVE roil SALE, A handsome and well selected assortment of Fancy and Windsor CHAIRS Hair, Carte and Windsor SOFAS, See. Just received bv the ship) Liverpool Packet, captain Parsons, from New-York. and, on consignment, Twenty-one casks assorted NIXIES. November 26 1 2 Auction. TO-MORROW, December 4th, v. ill positively be sold, before the subscriber 1 .! Auction-Store, V. 1 i’HOUT vESER v J 2o hogsheads A .>7 tierces >Prime Muscovado SUGAR ? 4 barrels 1 pipe HOLLAND Gl\ ■i quarter casks L. P. ITNERIFFE WINf 5 quartercasks SHERRY \\ INF, 3 pipes London particular MADEIRA 4 qr. casks WIN R 50 kegs pickled SALMON 70 pieces LONDON DUITTL BLANKET:’ assorted 10 pr. ROSE BLANKETS, ,V. fkc. A I SO, A NEGRO WENCH accustomed to tile field and a light RIDING CHAIR and HARNESS. Sale to commence at U o'clock—Conditions cash. S, U. STACKHOUSE, .Yyt r. FOR SALE~ 25 pieces COTTON BAGGING 5 casks London Brown Stout T 8 ditto Hibhert’s \ PORTER 10 ditto Milieu’s MADEIRA WINE, in pipes, halfpipes and quarter casks SC ft ILY ditto in ditto 30 kegs ki-—n GUN POWDER; and WOvH.ENS, GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, Peter Mitchel. D c comber 1. 134. ? Fresh Fruits and Wines, JUST RECEIVED, Jure, fresli GRAPES I Boxes bloom and muscatel RAISINS Bags soft shelled ALMONDS Ditto shelled sweet ditto Ditto ditto bitter dittc- Boxes French FRUITS Ditto PRUNES Champaigne £ WINES of a aery rurrrior Old Rhenish 3 quality. VERMICELLI PlCKLES—Anchovies, Girkins, Capers, Olives, Green Pepper, &c. very excellent. ON HAND, Hogsheads Jamaica HUM Pipes Cogriiac BRANDY Pipes Holland GIN BROWN SUGAR in barrels Casks Malaga,-, Old Madeira, J Muscat, f WINES, of a vrty good Teneriflfc, f quality. Pert, 1 Claret J Also, 47,000 best SPANISH SUGARS, in small baskets, and 500 lbs. CURRANTS if/* CONFECTIONARY of every des cription, for sale by (3. 11. FISHER. November 28 —n—133 JOHN GIN DRAT, SADULLH AND HAKNLSS MAK lilt. Respectfully informs his friends and the pub lic, that he has received fey the late arrivals from Ncw-York and Liverpool, A complete assortment or Saddles and Bridles, And Saddlery of every description; A MONO WHICH ARE— Elegant Saddles, shaftcred all over Do. do. knee-puli’ Do. do. plain, with patent bars A handsome assortment Ladies Saddles, of the first quality 8 boxes completely assorted Saddles, with platr cd and common Bridles,’"'which will be sold remarkably low by the box. Plated Bridle-Bitts Duke Bitts, fast and loose rings Portsmouth ditto ditto ditto ditto Snaffles, assorted patterns Suva row Spurs, and Stirrup Irons Curbs, single and double, strong Saddle Nails, elegant patterns Martingale Hooks, and Ruckles for ncck-straps Half-Buckles, with rollers for plated bridles Cantle Binding Inch, half inch and quarter inch steel roller and inlet Buckles, for girths and surcingles Tinned two-barred Stirrup Irons, No. 10 Best mens Saddle-Trees Best girth and straining Web With many other artic l< s in his line of busi ness, which will be sold low, for cash, or appro ved credit, at his shop, opposite Mcliss, Taylor and Co’s, wholesale and retail store. November 28—153 100 bales COTTON arc want ed on freight, to fill the ship AMERICA, for Liverpool. Me in, Mackay \ Cos. November 28 133 Grand Lodge. ajjr, The MEMBF.RS of the Arvgl £. wd* ORANDLODGKofGEOR JN GIA, are notified to attend / at their Lodge Room in the ) ilature, the firft Saturday in December next, at tea o’clock in theforenoon, being a grand quarterly comtnuni - 1 ■"-“ie,. cation, lor the eiedtion of officers and other hufinefn of the Craft. ‘1 he different committees will have to produce their reports. The lodges under the jurifdiftion of this Grand Lodge, mult render in their returns, by their proper repri fentativi , ; and in default thereof, the Grand l.odg) regulations will be put in force. Jlj order of the R. W. Grand Must) r. J). 1). Willi tins, Grand Secretary. The editors of the Louisville Gazcfe. AuguHa H"raid, and the Milledgevil.e Intell gencer, are r quelled to insert the above tv.'ic’- ir. thvir papers. .November 17 127