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Columbian Quotum, 4 SAVANNAHfJAZETTE. MURYSB AN|M*U!ttISHr.D ox THU BAT, BT Michael JJM;r,:r.,trco. . Terms.....vwlt p.vrr.B ...£JB. payable in athxuice. •aowsTRT pai-eb, issued -eh Tuesday, Tktmtiay, and Saturday, (containing all the news And new advertisements of the daily-paper) g>s per an num- payable in advance. s.mi.v. v.w, FRin.tr .winrivn, nec.s. Extract of a letter, dated jYevJ-Orlean.i, Oct. 27, to a gentleman in Ji/eiv-York. “ With unfeigned regret I have to inform you of the death of capt. Guy who was drowhed on the l9t inst. it the en trance of Bayou lake in the At.tacapus in this state, by a sudden gust of wind upset ting the boat about a mile and an half from the shore. There were five persons in the boat, but oapt. Champlin was the only one drowned.” [Capt. Champlin was a native of New- London, in the state of Connecticut. Dur ing the late war he commanded the private armed schr. Gen. Armstrong, and the brig Warrior. In .both vessels he had several severe engagements, in one of which he re ceived a musket ball through his shoulder; but always came off conqueror?]— Ev. Post. A Quebec paper of the 11th inst. states, that three hundred and three vessels with five thousand three hundred and seventy five new settlers have arrived at that port, during the past season.— -Com. Adv. It is computed by Mr. Baffles, late lieut. governor of, the island of Java, in his histo ry of that island, recently published, that from the year 1730, to the year 1752, a pe riod of twenty-two years, the deaths in the city of Batavia exceeded a million of per sons or nearly fifty thousand a year. It is astonishing that any place could supply such a terrible waste of population. We had not imagined that any thing like it had ever occurred, for such a length of time, in any city on the globe.— Boston payer. COLUMBIA, S. C. NOV. 25. Agreeable to adjournment the legisla ture, of South Carolina assembled in this nlaQp •gp.afgrd ajr- - The r enrese.ntati ve (A am ber proceeded to business about 12 o'clock, but as the senate did not form a quorum, a few private petitions were received, and the house adjourned, to meet to day at 11 o'clock. Ship Letters.—‘As many masters of ves sels arriving in the United States are under the mistaken idea that letters brought by them must be deposited in the post-office, although directed to persons residing at their ports of entry, we think it well to pub lish that part of the law which imposes cer tain duties on masters of vessels iu regard to letters, by which it will be seen that on arrival at any port any letters may be deliv ered by them, except such as are directed to other parts of the United States. [Bal.Pat. AN ACT, regulating the post-office establish ment, passed April3oth, 1810: ( And be it further enacted, That no ship or vessel arriving at any port within the United States whei*e a post-office is estab lished, shall be permitted to report, make entry, or break bulk, until the master or commander shall have delivered tothe post . master, all letters directed to any person or persons within the United States, or the territories thereof, which, under his care, or within his power, shall be brought in such ship or vessel, excepting such as are direct ed to the owner or consignee of the ship or vessel, and excepting also such as are di rected to be delivered at the port of delivery to which such ship or vessel may be bound” According to the testimony of travellers, there i* now growing on one of the sides of mount Etna, a chesnut thee, ( castanca visca ) called by the Sicilian castagno de cento cavalli,(chesnutof 100 horses) which measures 204 feet round. This tree is mentioned by several writers, and is con sidered of great antiquity. It received its name from the circumstance of its having sheltered 100 men on horseback, from a storm. Fn the department Cher, in France, says Michaux, there is a chesnut tree HO feet in circumference, which for 600 years has borne the name of great chesnut, and is believed to be 1000 years old. Its trunk is perfectly sound ; every year it yields an iimiience quantity of fruit. The Trident Has brought to tins port aa Elephant, remarkably docile arid plify f id. N. Y. paper. OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS Hezekeal Luckin, of Georgia, collector of direct taxes a’nd internal duties for the fifth collection district of Georgia. Thomas P. Evans, of South Carolina, collector of direct taxes and internal duties for the eighth collection district of South Carolina. W. Crawford, of the Mississippi territo ry, receiver of public monies in the coun ty of Washington, in the said territory, for lands of the United States east of Pearl riv er. Jas. Ladd, of New Hampshire, surveyor and inspector of the revenue for the port of Portsmouth. Jesse Hawley, of the state of New York, collector of the district of Gennessee, and inspector of the revenue for the port of Gen nessee. David W. Hall, of Indiana, collector of direct taxes and internal duties for the state of Indiana. Rich. R. Gwynn, of North Carolina col lector of direct taxesand internal duties for the thirteenth collection districtof North- Carolina. Thomas Jenkins, of Virginia, collector of direct taxes and internal duties for the twentieth collection district of Vir ginia. Moses M. Russell, of S. Carolina, consul of tiie U. States for the port of Riga in Rus sia. James Brobson, of Delaware, marshal in and for the district of Nottingham. Jas. D. Westcott, of New-Jersey, collec , tor for the district of Wilmington. Morton A. Waring, of South Carolina, marshal in and for the South Carolina dis , trict. Thomas Rhodes, bf Rhode-Island, collpc ■ tor of direct taxes and internal duties for the second collection district of Rhode-Isl -, ‘ % and. Joshua Clibbon, of Pennsylvania, con sul of the United States for the port of Ant werp. John Heath, of Virginia, consul of the United States for the Island of Tene rifte. Martin T. Morton, of Massachusetts, collector and inspector of the revenue for the port of Nantucket. Rob. Fairchild, of Connecticut, marshal in and for the district of Connecticut. John T. Mason, of Kentucky, marshal ’in and lorthe aistrh.f Kentucky. William W. Bibb, of Georgia, govern or in and over the Alabama territory. Jonathan Kearsley, of Pennsylvania, col lector of direct taxes and internal duties for the tenth collection district of Pennsyl vania. William Crawford, of Mississippi ter ritory, collector of direct taxes and inter nal Duties for the third collection district ’ of the Mississippi territory. Henry H. Beeson, of Pennsylvania, col lector of direct taxes and internal duties for the fifteenth collection district of Pennsyl vania. Elbridge Gerry, of Massachusetts, sur veyor and inspector of the revenue for the port of Boston. Joseph N. Gordon, of Maryland, collec tor for the district of Chester. , Almon Gibbs, of Ohio, collector and in spector of the revenue for the port of xMi . ami. Hezekiah Prince, of Massachusetts, sur veyor and inspector of the revenue for the port of Thomaston. Alexander Irvin, of Georgia, Naval offi cer for the port of Savannah. Robert Brent, Thomas Peter, William Thornton, Thomas Corcran, Samuel N. Smallwood, Richard Parrott, Thomas Fen wick, John B. Kirby, John Ott, Samuel 11. Smith, Daniel Rapine, Nicholas Young, John Threlkeld, Daniel Reintzel, James M. Varnum, Joseph Cassin, William Waters, and Joseph Forest, Justices of the Peace for the county of Washington in the district of Columbia. Major General Andrew Jackson, his ex cellency Joseph M’Minn, of Tennessee and general David Merriwether of Georgia commissioners to treat with the Cherokee Tribe or Nation of Indians. Ilis excellency Lewis Cass, governor of the Michigan territory, and Duncan Me Arthur, late a Brigadier general in the ser vice of the United States commissioners to treat with all or any of the tribes or nations of Indians, within the boundaries of the ■tafe of Ohio. David B* Mitchell, esq. of the state of Georgia, commissioner to treat with the Creek nation of Indiana. Ilia excellency William Clark, governor of the Missouri territory, and hi* excellen cy Nian Edwards, governor of the lllinni* territory, commissioners to treat with the Potewotamies and other tribes of Indiana ia the Illinois territory,, ‘ Rich. Rush, of Pennsylvania, envoy ex traordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to the court ol Great Britain. j Joshua Barney, of Maryland, naval offi cer for the port of Baltimore. Paul Bentalou.of Maryland, Marshal in and for the district of Maryland. Jacob Mark, consul of the U. S. at the port of Cork. James Fisk, of Vermont, collector and inspector of the revenue for the port of All burg. John Tedder, collector of direct tax and internal duties for the 3d collection district ofTennessee. John M.Goodenow, collector of direct tax and internal duties tor the 6th collec tion district of Ohio. Abijah Tombling collector of direct tax and internal duties for the 15th collection district of New-York. John M. Jett, collector of direct tax'and internal duties for the Ist collection district of Louisiana William Wirt, of Virginia attorney gen eral of the United States. John C. Calhoun, of South Carolina to be secretary for the departmnnt of War. National Intelligencer. From the Boston Chronicle & Patriot. Extract of a letter of recent date, from a young Bostonian now in Valencia, f Spain J to the edi tors of the Boston Patriot. “ A few days since, I saw advertised in the play bills, in the streets, in large let ters, ‘Washington.* I did not dream that the name of Washington was known here, and I thought it could not possibly relate to the great man, of whom our country is so justly proud. However, to my surprise, I found the comedy truly American. The character of Washington is placed in the most favorable light for virtue, patriotism and honor. The plot is taken from the cir cumstance of the general’s threatening re taliation on the British prisoners, which de terred the British commander from inflict ing death on a number of American officers, prisoners of war. The play was well writ ten, and excellently performed. During the performance, an illumination took place and in the most conspicuous part of the stage appeared in large characters, ‘vive Washington !’ The act ended in a beauti ful dance, the dancers building a temple of laurel wieadis over Washington. 1 have never seen any thing half so complimenta ry to the general's memory on our stage.— An interesting and novel partis introduced in the comedy, to relieve the more serious. It is a little extraordinary that the actor who personated the general, was about 50, of a tall, commanding appearance, and if he had personally known Washington, he could not have copied him better. Tliat stern and inflexible manner which was na tural to him in the camp, but which gave way to the softest feelings of humanity when his duty did not interfere, were ad mirably portrayed. The play was repeat ed three nights.” Markets at Turks-Island, Nov. 4—Salt was 15 cents for cash and 20 cents for good bills, all kinds of provisions very cheap ; potatoes 25 cents per bushel, flour R 9 per bl; corn 75 cents per bushel, plenty, and salted provisions in abundance. Selected and translated from the French. Anecdotes of distinguished persons. —The abbe Tetu, wishing to describe, in a few words, the characters of madaine de Mon tespan, and her two sisters, whom he often met together at court, said, “ madame de Montespan, speaks like one who reads; madame Thinagg-, like one who dreams; and madame de Fcntrevault, like one who talks. The abbe Gobelin, who was spiritual di rector of madame de Maintenon, was the confessor of madame de Contanges, cele brated for her wit, and jeu d’esprit. One day after hearing her general confession, he could not avoid saying “Each sin of this lady is an epigram The youngest daughter of madame Thi anage, was married to the due de Sforce. She had a remarkable nose, which hung over a very beautiful mouth, with fine Ver million lips. M. de Vendome observed “ she resembled a parrot eating a cherry Madame de Montespan observed lent so rigidly, that she had her bread weighed for each day. The dutchess de Urcz, one day expressed her surprize at this mixture of devotion ami gallantry—"And why, said madame de Montespan, because 1 commit one sin, must I commit all others.” He who lives disorderly one year, does not live roinfortably for live years to come. ■y -. :,By Last Night's Mail. BOSTON, NOV. 22. From India. —The ship Oscar, capt. Hart, arrived here on Saturday last, in 117 days from (Calcutta. We have received Cal cutta papers to the 16th July, and have made the following extracts CALCUTTA, JULY I 5. It appears that a bill for opening a direct trade between the British possessions in India, and the island of Malta, passed the house of commons on the 26th Feb. Con siderable benefit is expected to accrue to the trade of this country from this bill, which will enable the British merchant to introduce his goods into the continent with out subjecting him to the expense and delay occasioned by former laws, which required the produce of this country to be landed in England.—Some difficulties however, will occur, in entering this new channel of com merce, from the want of established houses on the island, and the consequent uncer tainty of returns. If, however, there is no thing in the local laws and regulations of this country to prevent the, re-exportation to the eastward, of articles imported from Malta, there will De a chance of turning the trade to good account, inasmuch as the merchant can calculate on making double voyages. Our letters from Cuttack state, that little or no progress had been made in raising the Cuttack Legion.—The people are unwil ling to enlist during the present disturban ces, lest they should be led to suLdue their countrymen in arms. When tranquility is completely restored ; and the causes of the rebellion fully investigated anti removed, no doubt is entertained of capt. Frazier’s being able to raise a very effective body of men. The Jaypoor Ukhbars of the 24th of June state, that Hurdee Tewary, a Jaypoor chief, who occupies the fort of Ramghur, had an engagement with the Thanadar of Canooree, in which a considerable number of men were killed on both sides. The Thanadar succeeded in plundering several villages belonging to the Jadheer. The fort of Khosal Ghur had been invested by Kis sen Narayn, and several skirmishes hat], taken place between his troops and those of Narayn Doss, who commands the place. Ameer Khan continues to besiege Madaha rajpore : He had been joined by Pazool ■ Khan, with some troops. By the accounts from Holkar’s camp to the 7th May, it appears that about 1500 re fractory horsemen, under the command of Ghaffoor Khan were encamped within a few’ rods of Mohaulpoor. They had fixed upon 27,000 rupees as the tribute to be paid by that village; and had received 10,000 in part payment. Kunject Singh was at Adneeragore on the 24th of April. He had ordered boats to be got ready, as he intended to proceed to Lahore by water. Moulton Nakhbars state that a body of Kunject Singh’s troops had been attacked by a gang of robbers, and lias lost several men and a good deal of equipage. The marauders issued from the fort of Ramghur, belonging to the Nuwab of Moultar. Bbowany Doss, enraged at the occur rence, has determined to wrest the place from its present possessor ; and the vakeel of Nuwab ; Sadix Khu had promised to send the usual tribute regularly to Lahore, provided it was made over to his master. BOSTON, NOV. 23 NOON. Saint Helena. —The ship Palladium, whieh arrived at Salem on Friday, 124 days from Calcutta, touched at the island of As cension on the 11th October, and visited the English garrison stationed there. This settlement consists of five or six buildings, in an area of about 300 yards, which has . been cleared of cinders by the soldiers. This consists of the governor, lieut. gover , nor, and 40 seamen, boys and marines.— They have one fort of 10 and another of 5 or 6.guns. Apprehensions were entertain ed by the officers that Bonaparte and the island of Saint Helena were swallowed up by an earthquake! It seems that three transports, the Ocean, London and Alex ander, from the isle of France for England, with part of the 12th regiment, touched at Ascension on the 27th September, having on the 19th sailed from Saint Helena. But on the 20th, 70 miles n. w. of the island, they were alarmed by several violent shocks of an earthquake, repeated at short inter vals, which threw several persons out of their bed 9. Four days afterwards the ship Gen. Graham endeavored to make the isl and, but could not find it. They had, it was said, excellent chronometers on board, and had taken several sets of lunar obser vations. The master el the Palladium was in a similar situation with the Gen. Graham, which the narration of these auspicious had reminded him of. On the sth of October they had a solar ntwervntinn in the parallel of (be south part of Saint Helena, and bv recent lunar calculations, their run the cape of Good-hope with a fair wind their chronometers, they were 15 league,’ eastward of the island. They sailed west northerly 15 leagues fro* this point until six o’clock—and were then in the latitude of Jamestown, (the port,) but not seeing Saint Helena they bore up for the islsnd of Ascension, which they made exactly as they should have done by their computa tion. It is said to be common between the tropics to have a thick haze so that land cannot be discovered until it is very near ly approached. The account received this morning freni Boston, of the Island of St, Helena and Bonaparte having been swallowed up by an earthquake, is not entitled to the least credit. The ship Trident, which arrived here last Sunday from Calcutta, passed St. Helena on the 12th Oct. twenty days after the earthquake is said to have happened, and the Island was then in full view from the deck of the ship.—A*. Y. Eve. Post . Extract of a letteei’ dated on board the skip Glean er, Gill at the Balize, 28th Oct. 1817. lam here in health. The fever has aba ted verjr much in N. Orleans. We have now a fine northerly wind. AJt least 20 vessels have got in this day which had been waiting outside for winds, among which are the ship Othello, and brig Alexander, from New-York ; brig Hibernia, from Philadel phia ; schr. Ontario from Boston. Afeo, at the Balize, ships Governor Brooks and Governor Griswold, and brigs Orleans, and Tom Hazard, from New York; brig Acorn, Russel Boston. The schr. John London, from Dublin, (ashore, expected to be lost;) ship Superior, from New-York.—-The U.S. brig Boxer run ashore on the 25th to the* southward of the bar, and is now a wreck. The sch. Only Daughter, of New York, from Mobile, lies here waiting her crew. The former captain died in New-Orleans —she is now commanded by her former mate who has gone to New Orleans for a crew. dj No arrivals (but coasters) since our last; wind blows fresh from the N. West—and very cold. The steam-boat Enterprise, capt. Talhnadge, with her t-wo freighting Boats JVo. 7 &9, arrived at Jlugusta in o days and 6 hours from this port. CLEARED, i*- brig Ann-Mat ia, Bobinsou, West-Indies—.lC . ids Hy henry. schr. Elizabeth, Delano, Darien— master. sloop Rose-in-bloom, Darien— Olmstcad U Battelle. sloop Delight, Cooper, Charleston— master. Charleston, Dec. 3. Ar. schr. Grampus, Sullwin, St. Mary’s, 9 ds. sugar. On Wednesday last, to the southward of st. Augustine, in a gale of wind, the Grampus lost both her masts. YVe learn by this arrival, that it continued very sickly at Amelia Island. A ship with a large number of passengers, had re cently ar. therefrom New-York. British schr, Henry & Robert, Barker, Nas sau, 5 days, lignumvitae, turtle, frnit and 6000 specie dollars. On Monday, 80 miles s. a. of the bar, spoke the Mexican privateer schr. Comma ’ dore Champlin, 24 hours from this port, on a cruise. Schr. Neptune, Blackman, Rath, (Me.) 15 ds; Return, Cooper, Coosawhatchie, 1 day. Od the bar—British ship Magnet, from Rio Janeira, and ship Thomas, Ellery, from Boston. Cleared—brigs Abeona, Gray, Philad; Crisis, Noble, Wilmington ; schr. Salome, Gibbs, do. New-York, Nov. 25. Ar. brig Three Sisters, Nixen, Turks-Island, 18 days, with 8000 bushels salt; schr. Elizabeth & Frances, Harrow, Fredericksburg, 10; Ram bler, Crowell, Cape Cod, 10; sloop Amity, Ber ry, do. 10 ; below, a schooner. Boston, Nov. 22. Ar. ship Apollo, Foster, st. Salvador, sugar, coffee, hides and horns; schr. Gen. Jackson, Whitton, Fliilad. 9 ; schr. Native, Mavhcw, do. 18; New-packet, Crosby, Alexandria, 16 days. Cleared—ship Thomas, Ellery, Charleston ; , brigs Pallas, Rassignoe, Africa; Telegraph, Lithgow, West-Indies, Kingston, Bachelor, An twerp ; Teleinachus, Wood, Surinam ; William, • Masters, Leghorn ; schrs. Planter, Goodwin, st Croix; Favorite, Shaw, bay of Honduras. Constantly kept on hand and for sale, 1 At the Office of the COLUMBIAN MUSEUM & GAZETTE, THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES I Printing Ink, for books or newspapers, warranted good Paper Hangings, of various patterns, with bordering to match— high and low priced. Patent seal Presses, madexpressly for sealing letters, &c. WRITING PAPER. BLANKS, of various descriptions. —A L so— PRINTING, Os all kinds, done with quick dispatch, and on as good term* as at any other Office in th state. dec b 1 louses to Let, 4 Tenement in Gibbon's buildings, including a , Morts. A IJouar on Oig Huy# •wH*b i lt* r* tlwclliitg house, snd a store Enquire at tin* 1 lies. W’ r ’