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(^okniijianfiTtttftttm^^mjatiimKfcitiscr. 4VA NNAH— Publish id on Tuesday and Friday, by POWERS & SEYMOUR, corner of Sr. Julian Street. Oppoutithe Church: where Ad y ertiseuent*, and *■ ‘ ‘ ’ riECES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED, AND .ill ORDERS executed with accuracy and punctuality. VOL. I. The Savannah Academy, in the FILATURE. subscriber having engaged an Assistant X to teach writing, arithmatic, book-keep ing, navigation, surveying, and the moflufeful oi Vhe practical brandies of the mathematics, purpoft-s to keep air Evening School, ior the inllr.iCtiop.of youth in Latin, Greek, and what ever is taught in the dav-fchool. Public exam inaiions shall be regularly holden, at the end of every quarter. Unleis the pupils will be cauied to attend regularly in the fcflool hours, ‘ the hopes of a speedy pi ogrds, mult unavoid- , ably be disappointed —the progref* of the fcho ]ar, is the belt criterion of merit or demerit in the teacher. In the mean time, parents anti guaidians are referred to the following recom mendations, to which many others ot equal refueclahiiity might be added. Wm. NIXON. Savannah, June ■. Copy of a letter from the underfignci gentlemen, to the Rev. Mr. Muon. Sir, It is with great pleasure we express our opin ion anu approbation of the rapid progrels of the young gentlemen under your tuition, in the Latin language. At the public examination this morning, •we were moll agreeably lurprifed at their un common proficiency, and fully convinced of the advantages attendin g your mode of inllruc tion. Although from perufmg the short fpe ci’v.en of your plan lately communicated to the public, we had entertained very favoura ble ideas o! its funxl's ;-the specimens exhibit ed “tin's: dav, have far exceeded our molt san guine expe- buionr. and we think ourfelvcs ful ly juftihed in giving you this tellimony of our approbation of your method and talents in the education of vout h. I hat you may meet with ample encouragement, and a correspondent Lic et... as well in your office of tutor, as in the intended publication at large, of your excel -1-n . pbn oi iniirufilian, is, fir, the wanneftwifh “ cf your moll obedient servants, C. C. Pinckney, Richard Hutfon, Henry Purcell,- James Wilson, Philip Smith, T. H. MTalla, liaac Ghanler, John Davidlon Charlelton, Dec. lfith, i/Bq. Ertra.'i of a letter from a gentleman in Bermuda lotus fiend rti Ch.rhjion, dated November r;th, 179 1. 1 perulcd with admiration, the Rev. Mr. Nixon 1 * Projects made cafy, and the specimen of his •• .an far 4 a..dilating the acqnifition of the 3 n,in lai.guage They do him m the opinion < i everv clai of my friends, the highest cre dit., and the account given by Dr. Tucker, of the maun i of tin public examination of his pu pils, emboli effaced from the minds ol feme } n r’ ns, the doubts they had entertained of the f urnefs of huiineis. 28-41 GIORGI A, Camden County. INFORMATION being made to John Bourrow es and Richard Gafcoigne Elquires, two of the Tullices aligned to keep the peace for said county, by Randolph M‘Gillis, Esq. Sheriff, for said County. Isaac Clayton and Abner Barrel, which had been t aken by him the laid Sheriff ; Said Clayton, on a charge, by the oath of William Plow den, of having feloneoufly taken, and carried away, Seven head of Cattle, the property of said William Plowden, and said Harrell, charged by the or, hs of Nathan Atkinson and William” Gor mon, with having icloncoully taken and carri ed away, Six head of Cattle, the property of the laid Nathan Atkinson and William Gor mon, appearing before John King and Thomas King, Esquires, and us, after the arrest of the aforelaid Itaac Clayton and Abner Harrell, md in their presence, did lwcar in the usual form, that they did know and believe, that the laid Ilauc Clayton and Abner Harrell, had felo lieoufly taken and carried awav the aforefaid t attle, the property of the said I'lowden and Atkinson, and the laid Isaac Clayton and Ab ,K:l” Harrell, being committed to Lhe custody of sud Sherilf, to be depofr.ed in the Prilonof fort St. Tammany, in the charge of the com minding other; of laid poll, until a fufficient gaol were made After thev had been com -1 ■ i Ltt; ‘1 as alorefaid, tne said Isaac Clayton and v b ,- r Harr 11, feloneoufly broke the said frilon. and eloped from their confinement. I'IES! are tVr.fore to command all and fupular, the ‘-hen f’ ot this Hate, and all other C'lfi rs. both civil and military, and the Citi >''ns thereof, throughout this state ; to be aid ing and ail til i n g the laid Randolph M‘Gillis, Sheriff as aforefetd, in taking and fccuring the laid Ifjac Clayton and Abner Harrell, so that they maybe dealt with as the law direfls. Given nndi r our hands, this 16th of M a y, V (Signed) RICHARD GASCOIGNE, J.P. J. BOBRR OWES, J.P. 1 do hereby Certify, the above to be a true Copy •J the original R. M'GILLIS, S. C. C. NOTICE. GEORGIA, Camden County. T> ROKE cuftodv, out of the Prison of Fort AJ St iammany, inthe mght of the fifteenth in Rant, between the hours ol three and four o’clock, in the morning, Isaac Clayton and Ab r r charged with Felony; any person ci pn fns, arresting the said felons, delivering p t4l 'H) to rne, or fccuring them in any lawful T,>nl of this state, to bi* dealt with as the law iPivA fhallr,> - eivr thirty dollars rs. - “■>RD, for ea-hofthem. by the subscriber. R M-GIU.IS, ShcrijF, C. C. st. Mary’s, rfith May, 1796. 2 f 4t REASON and TRUTH impartial guide ibe way . H U M H U M S. Now Opening and for SALE, by the Subscriber, at his STORE below tJie BLL’I t : A Beautiful parcel of Superfine and Com mon HUMHUMS, fretn and very cheap, by the Bale or Piece—The pieces containing each, 12); to 13 yds, iߣ to 19 \ds, at yds, and 36 yds. ALSO, TOR SALE, FREpHFine, & Superfine Baltimore FLOUR, in whole and half Barrels ; received bv the lull Velfcl front Baltimore, with a few Keggs ot CRACKfeRS. A few Pipes 2d Proof French BRANDY, Mufcovado SUGARS in Hogfhcads, 4<l, bd, and lod NAILS, in Calks, Window GLASS, 7 by 9 and 8 by 10, Copper STILLS, different fizes,-. • Hyfpn and Bohca TEA, by .the Theft, PIMENTO and COFFEE, by the Bag, IRISH LINENS, by the Box, CORDAGE aborted, and Sewing Twine. St. Übes SALT, by the liuffiel 01 larger quantity. WILLIAM LAMB. Savannah, May 31. 26-ts. Geo. RALSTON, (Foot of BULL STREET) HAS LAID IN A FRESH ASSORTMENT; Which are JUST OPENING : Among which, are— A Variety of Sprig’d MUSLIN DRESSES, wrought in colours, Hum hums, Pavil lian Gauze, Irish Linens, Cambrick, White Thread, Tapes, Lawn and Lawn Aprons ; Rib bons, Laces and Edging ; Crape; Silk, Kidd, and Leather Gloves; an allbrtment of Fans, and Feathers, White Becds, Ne< klaces and Ear-Drops ; Ladies and Mi firs Chip, Straw, and Leghorn Hats and Bonnets ; Cotton Hose, Oznaburg and Dutcit Rolls ; Blank, Books, Pencils and Quills, Shaving Boxes, Razors in Cases, Knives and Forks, Snuffers, plated Sugar Tongs, ditto Buckles, Military Plumes, Breail- Pins. Watch-Chains and Seals, Counting-House Seals ; with a variety of Articles too tedious to mention. Savannah, May 3!. 2(S-tf JAMES ALGER, i-’ Has for SALE, at his Store near the Cojjee-Hcufc , A Quantity of TOBACCO, RICE, COTTON and INDIGO, 1, 4 and 2 Inch BOARDS A: SCANTLJNG, LIGNUMVITzE, BOX-WOOD and BLACK EBONY, Excellent HAMS and BACON, PORK in Barrels, HOGS LARD in Keggs, BUTTER m Firkins, — ALSO — A few Puncheons 3d and 4th Proof RUM. Savannah, April 23. ni7-tf. JUST LANDING, From on board the Schooner Either, AND FOR SALE ; 2 Hhds. and 11 Barrels CIDER, Fresh RAISINS, Mens SADDLES and BRIDLES, No. 7,8, and 10 Cotton CARDS, 6 Calks 4 d, Gd. and Bd, CUT NAILS, Mens SHOES, BOOTS & BOOT LEGS, Ladies MOROCCO SLIPPERS, Black Florentine do. Mens White COTTON HOSE, HUMHUM and NANKEENS. JONATHAN BROOKS. Savannah, May 13. -21-ts. N O I C E. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF Belcher and Dick in [on , Having by mutual consent, Diffolvcd on the ill day of May lull ; THEY* beg leave to unre the neccfitty of a speedy Payment, from such per sons as remain Indebted to them ; and at th? fame time, request thofc who have demands against them, to call for payment. Thev fevc T rally return fincerc thanks for the encourage ment shewn them in the prosecution of their huiineis, and hope a continuance of public fa* vour if merited, individually. Win. BELCHER, J. D. DICKINSON. Savannah, June 3, 1796. 27-ts NOTICE I HAVE, pnrehafed a tradl of Land of Mr. John Williams, situated in Effingham coun ty, about fifty miles from Savannah, on the Augusta road, half a mile from Savannah river, adjoining lands of Mr. Hudson, and others. Any person or perlons, having any claims a gainst the said land, are rcquelted to make their claims before the deeds arc executed. BERNARD BOYER, For ADRIEN LESFAURES. Savannah,May 20. n0.23.tf. Blanks of different kind:, may be bad at ibis Office. FRIDA* Y> June io, 1796. I Tax Collet lord SALE. WILL RESOLD, At MTntoJk Court-ilouie, on the 20th J uly next : 28,000 Acres ot SALT. MARSH, on South Newport, Granted in the nameot Samuel Fulton, and fold as the proper ty ot Gen. Walter Stuart, for the Tax due iojrthe year 1795, or js much as will be futfi ciein 10 latisly tne I'ax and Colt. S. 11 All KISS, T. C. M. C May 28th, 17yfi. zfi-nt. On the 22d day June next. WILL BE SOLD, ALL the personal property of JAMES SHEW ARD; deceased, confining of lur.dry Mcrchan dife. By ordci of the Adminiftraior. . BELCHER Sc DICKINSON. Savant ah, M y 24. 24-ts. Sherif : s Sales . On TUESDAY, the yth day next , Will be SOLD by Public Out cry, at the Court-Houle in this C>t\, between the Hours oj 10 and 3 o’olot k ; i:i pursuance oj a Levy in February lajl ; —■ 10 NEGROES, .Seized under Execution, as the Property of the Eilate of George Cuthfcert, Esq. dcccafed.— CONDITION'D Calh. T. NORTON, 5. C. C. Savannah, June 3, 1790. _ 27-ts DISTRICT of GEORGIA. CIRCUIT COURT of the United States , April 7th, 17gy. JOSEPH SPENCER. Charles Harden, John Wallace, William Middleton, Gilbert Batllic, David Il legal, John Cooper and Charles Ir vin, having, though duly summoned, made de fault as Grand Jurors for the term aforelaid. It js ordered, that they he lined in the sum of Ten Pounds each, unlcfsthey do make on oaq ; a fufficient extfufe, to be filed in the Clerk’s office, of this diftrift, on or before the finU day of the next term. “> And wtierea.t, John Pouller, Francis Davies, Francis Ciiauvin, Samuel Fulton, Janies M’Coi lock, John Warren, and Jonathan Fabian, be ing duly summoned as petit Juiors, for the above term, made default. It is ordered, that they be fined in the sum of Five Pounds each, unltfs they fti.ill shew good and fufficient cx cule, after the manner and within the time above directed : And it is further ordered, that the above he publiftved in the Gazettes, four weeks fuccellivcly, that the said defaulters may have due notice thereof. By uider of th. Court, CHARLES HARRIS, Clerk. Savannah, 20th May, 1796. 23-81. Savannah & Augusta S T A G E, WILL start from Major Brown’s Boarding Houfc* in Savannah, every Samrday at Nine o’Clock in the morning ; and irorn Mrs, Caines ,in Augusta, every Wednesday at Sfx o’Clock in the morning.—The Fare of each pas senger Eight Dollars, with an allowance of 141 b. Baggage : All extia Baggage 3<l£ per lb. Way Palfjge, 4d. per mile.— No Seat can be en gaged till the Money is paid—the Stage Book will bekept at the Coffee-lloufe,by Maj. Brown, where Seats may be taken. Palfengers at e dc delired terhe punctual to the rime, as Lhe Stage waits for no person.—Extra Baggage mult be at the Stage-lloufc, by Seven o’Clock in the morning, or run the risk of not going. NATHANfEL TWi NING. N.B. Palfengers Baggage is cottfidered under their own care. Savannah, May 13. 9i-tf. 1 WE the Subscribers Infpcfilors of Lumber for the port of Savannah, are necefit tated, from the gr< at rile of all kinds of Pro vifipns, toraifethc price of Lumber Mcaluring, and Stave and Shingle Culling, viz : All Boards and Scantling, 1 Dollar per M. AM P.anging Timber 62’ \ Cts. per M. All Cedar and Live Oak, 1 Dol. per Hun dred, iolid meafurc, Culling Staves, 1 Dol. per M. and Shingles, 37 l Cts. per M.— And they do also agree, that as foOn as pro visions I all to their former prices, they will chearfully reduce theirs to their usual Rates. LEVI SHEETALL, JAMES CLARK, Wm. 11. SPENCER, JOHN Y. WHITE, JOHN GREER. Savannah, May 17, 1796. 22*.8t 1 AM IN WANT OF 4 or a NEGRO BOYS, L 1 LEVEN, twelve or 13 yearsoldyon XU Hire, lor whom, T will pay the usual or cirflomary Wages, monthly or quarterly, as may bell suit the owners. B. PUTNAM, March 19, 1796, Fresh RYE FI.OUR, FOR SALE, BY Carpenter & Havens. Savannah, May 4 1. 26-ts. THIS DAY WILL BE OPENED, BY A. Van Sindcren, on the Bay: Avery executive variety of Seasonable DRY GOO DS, which will be Sold by wholefai! or retail, 0 a his uiual low terms. May 24. Hat Manujadory. A large quantity of LADIES and GENTLEMENS belt BEAVER. HATS, Warranted, just now finilhing, and for PETER MADDENS Store, On t ie Bay, or the Houfesit the back thereof, in the Lane, By JOHN BIGGS. Savannah, March 15-, Caig, Mackod & Cos. Have for Sale, IRISH LINEN in cases alibi ted, R uifia SH E E TING, Flaxen and low OZNABURGS, TOW CLOTH, White, Brown & Blue Negro C LOTIf, A Trunk Men’s SHOES, Window GLASS, Bb. 10, and 9 b. ir, SPA NISH BROWN in Keggs, 141 b. each, Mould CANDLES infmall Boxes, SOAP in do. —ALSO-^- Madeira IVINE in Pipes and Quarter Pipes . Savannah, March 15. F ORS aTe” By the Subscriber : BOARDS, inch and inch SCANTLING. R angi ng TIM BE R, SHINGLES, Red& White Oak STAVES, Jamaica RUM and SUGAR, A few Baggs excellent Green COFFEE. A few f OOO Red Oak Pipe STAVES. ALLUM & St. ÜbesSALT. HKNRT PUTNAM. March 4, 170 6. Edward Griffith, tVatch-Maker, (oh the Bay) MOST refpetftfully informs his CUS TOMERS, - that he has received per the Brig Apollo ; a Ilandfome Ajjorbment o) Jewellery. cr EDWARD GRIFFITH, re. qoefts all those indebted to him to make immediate payment, and all those who have accounts agair.ft him to present them for payment. Savannah, April tg. ni4..tf. 1 ; : Strayed or Stolen on the rft inftanty a BAY HORSE,-tight years old, about > 5 hands high, a frnall piece cut out of the left car, thin main which hangs on the right fide of the neck, a small white spot on the inside of the near hind foot—the above mentioned horse was purchased of Major Naylor, and its probable he is gone towards Au gusta.—ls ftoJen, a reward of Twenty Dollars, will be paid on apprehending the Thief and fccuring the Horse, ot Ten Dollars for the Horse only, by ap plying to EWING y M'C ALL. Savannah, May 23. (24 tf.) ~ r noticeT TMF. Subscriber, being; Bout to lcav- the town for a few weeks, informs his frier, dr. and Cullomcrs, that liisbufmcfj will be carried on by Mr. Marker, his foreman, and will be ftricily attended to. JOHN 11. ROBERTS. May 13. 17 </’ h. 2C No. 29.