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Cwnmunica'-d for *b National Intelligencer FirquiKß. May 10, 1824. Sinm the death of Mr M ilsn, Ornithology seems to he at e tsnd. I tend for publica tion the •nbjoined account, inspired with a lively hope that the attempt, though feeble, may revive an in qnirv into *M*h of the beauties of paiii'e as are in the plumage and animal eeonnmv of the feathered creation. Should the publication he consistent with the regulations of your paper, and acceptable to its re* dors, if aided by others, F will fniVavor to renew the suspended subject, a* the mountainous region ahonrris with birds, some stations 17. whilst others are visitei*s for a jpßon from all regions and most |*>t?jdeso< he north limb of the Western hemisphere. Our winter visiter* come to avoid th? severities wf northern fr our snring visit ors to nestle in security against the numerous hawks of the south; our autumnal visiters, some for the greater plenty; and varieties of food, ofhcr for heaWiG sake; thus, we ab und In birds, from the eagle to the humming bird, each obedient to the laws of its nature; some regale On the h"f blood of anew victim, •erne on the fruits of the earth, some on insects, some on putrid flesh; while the more delicate humming kiril banquets, With the bees, on the honeyed nectary of flowers, Hitter% mi red rum, Ardea Nt. Msc rift, are names which a bird of the fr'rane ki* and i called, which differs a little from that of the same genus pfFnrope; as will he seen in adif fereeee.of climate, region, and di p?—.ante* which work wonderful deviations in *he’physical world— for example, the common goat of Fut pe, frem which ours sprung, When carried to Ccshmera, prodtj •es the *ilky hair of which the high •fd shawls are made, the hairy dog of Furcpe becomes smooth kinned in India; the naked dog of India ac quires a full sui f hair after a re sidence in Fnrope; indeed, agreea He t the Mosaic account f the creation, man himself is changed t>r climate and region. This bird, the ardea stellaris, is in size the bigness nf the smaller white crane (ardea equinontialis,) and is of a bloeish color, a large neck with a pendulous plume from it; from what part nf the continent It comes. Or uithology d*e* not at present know; It visits the mountainous region a boot every tenth year, the fluviatic rero*’ opener, and is new at the foot of Kittle run Mountain, Its business here is to nestle, raise a yung *olony. and then return to ils more familiar residence. The pciiK-h of its ne* k i> large enough to certain air sufficient to admit its boo ming notice to its absent mate, (o reach miles, which booming* re- ItrrMf the distant lowing* of a cow _<hv;s i calls its aliment love. But of *?U more interest to the admirer ©f < RMire is its love song, which •h“otand animates its faithful com panior> during the lonely and lire •nme period of incubation. After •u*’ set hr ascends, in spiral wind irg, loan almost invisible distamr in 4 he air. wbi h he fills with notes (to ms") doleful and plaintive, of §o'b resemblance to the distres ses of an agonize* child, that he oft Selves to teat s llmse disposed to sad indulgence in melancholy sympa Ibicv. The admired powers of the yentrihquist are hut in miniature to ?h:.e of this bird-—at onetime b>s song is remote in the distant el* uds, then on a sudden near the bouse, then again with electric ve locity is perched on the top of a •himney er the bough of a neighbo rs r: :rec; at this time he is travel ling swiftly on the wings of love, in the pet'phery of his circle, at pro bably mote than a half mile’s dis tance He rises in a spiral, with twkwartl symphonies, but travels in a circle during his song—where as the musical scob pax warbles his aerial melodies in a spiral path. How wise, but out of the ken of Iran, is the organization of the Wonderful world; while the female ardea is tevived and delighted with the male’s wooings and songs, the hysterical and widowed are bathed by it it: floods of tears; inverted na ture cor founds the physical world at all times unintelligible, even t . philosophy herself, with her boast ed lights; at unfamiliar sounds and sights \ve ex laim, wonderful! Could We reason right, all thing are equally inexplicable to the lim Sled knowledge of mas, who ean neither explain why (he familiar stars are placed in the firmament, or why the female tilia tree con ceives aud brings forth its fruit at taehed to a female leaf, or why the lycoperdoo tuber (Tuekaboe) should grow io the earth destitute of roots and stem, or why still more familiar grass shall have both roots 8c stems —in fine, why the diuroal sun should secrete beau light, and colors, to beautify and refresh the animal, ve getable, and mineral kingdoms. IN pfni-Mbha. PROPOSALS For publish ; ng n weekly newspnper. TO BE ENTITLED THE Columbian Centinel. ENCOURAGED by numerous solicitations, and under the influ | ence of a variety of considerations, not among the least of which is the almost unpara! led advance of Athens and the circumjacent country, in impr- vemenf, wealth and popula lion, the undersigned tenders this prospectas of the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, and solicits the pat ronage of a liberal and enlightened community. He is aware, that the duties incident to a well conducted paper, are numerous and import ant, ad their discharge would re quire, in times like the present, e ven a transcendent genius, never to sleep at his post:—be however only professes, that so far as his talents extends, (aided by the assistance of gentlemen of established literary reputation, on whose co-operation he confidently relies,) they shall be eterted to give the paper, be shall have the honor of conducing, a standing and reputation with the community. The politics of the paper will be of the genuine old Democratic 4 Re publican c haracter; and on all prop er occasions, it will he found spirit edly. vigorously and decidedly ad vacating the principles of free gov eminent—defending the rights and liberties of the people—a and teach iog the rising generation ly to frown upon the first dawning nf every attempt to alienate any por lion of our country from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred ties which now link together its various parts,” Agriculture being the basis of our Mna! ot l l* 47-* ** tlo diatom of our labor—and Household jpfarrufactur*s, the resource of our Wants, thqrEflitor will endeavor to leleet frolfi the various sources which the American press affords, essays and articles of information connected with those important ob jects, and generally, what may have a tendency to e courage a taste for the arts and sciences. Rational amusement, and the in telligence of* the day, will receive attention in proportion to their im portance—nor shall the warhlings •*f the muse be forgotten—and “last, though not least,” the moral and devout shall find a por tion of our paper devo'ed “to aid (he caifse of religion.”* Communications on any subject proper for a newspaper, are res pectfully solicited. Correspondents who are disposed to contribute to the usefulness of this establishment, may depend on prompt attention their assistance will be gra f efully acknowledged, and their confidence held inviolably sacred. The first numhet will he issu ed on the Itth instant. P. L. Robinson. Athens, f a.J Sept . 3, 1824. r O JV H / T 1 O JV s. The Columbian Centinel will be isued weekly, on a royal sheet, of good quality, at three dollars per annum, on ihe receipt of the first number, or four dollars at the end of the year. No subscription taken for a less time than twelve months, and no paper to be discontinued fbut at the option of the Editor,J until all ar rearages are pawl. Qjh Advertisements inserted at tho customary rates. 05* A subscription paper is left at the Office of the News. ‘k O i ICE.—The subscriber re quests those persons who are i debted to him, or the late firm of Green & Lane, to make payment without delay.—Those who neglect this notice may expect that suits will be instituted against them Charles R Green. MaUerjiville, Sept. 7* 1824 Bt—S7 Sheriff’s Sales. WILL be told on the first Tues day in October next, at the court house of Wilke> county, with in the U'ual - ale hours, the following property, to wit: One tract of land contain ing one hundred and eighty acres, more or le**. lying on the waters of Llo 4 d's creek, adjoining Abner Well- 1 born and others; levied on the pro ‘ perty of Jame* Shear#, deceased, to satisfy an execution In favor of the • Inferior court of Wilke- county, for ! the use of John B Ro si and Nancy ■ his wife, formerly Nancv Ballard, vs Charle Duke Guardiau William Shearer, and .lame < - Rutledge eve ecutors o’ James Shearer, deceased, property pointed out by William Shearer. ALSO. One house and half acre lot in Newtown, in the occupancy of > William Carrington and adjoiniug | William 1 ackey and Elizaberh Han i son, levied on a the property f John Mill to satisfy an ’e*%cution in the name of William, Stone r* said John Mill- together with sun dry other against said Mill*; all from a Justice* court UiSO. All Hughes Robertas right and interest in two negroes viz: Canda- a woman about thirty four year • old, and Hester a girl about seventeen; taken a< the propert* of said Hughes Roberts, to satisfy sun dry executions against said Roberts. R- J Willis, D. S. September 3 1824 £ V N the Ist Tuesday in Oct next, . ; ! be sold at Elbert ‘ ourt house, withio the usual htour o’ sale* the follow.ng property, to wit: One hundred and twenty eight acres o land, more orle s im proved, on the water of Beaverdam creek, adjoining James Horton Jevi ed on a- the property of Rob Dick enson. to satisfy an execution from a JuHce *’ court John Collet vs said Dickenson; levied on bv Nathan Bond constable and returned to me L;vt Gne negro man by the name of Ca •, levied on at he instance of James Long, v Nathan Bond ad ministrator and Rachel Richard:- administratri of thpectarp r B nKor* Richard-: property pointed out by defendants G. Thompson, d.s.e.c. A Ugust 20 1824. I I * ILL be sold on the first r ues- W day in Ocober next at the Court house in Wilke ounty. within the lawful sale hours, the following property, viz: 5 negroes, viz. Hester a woman, Phillis a woman. Jim a boy, Sam a hoy, and Kit a <-bild; levied on as th** properly of James Towns to satisfy an execution hained on the foreclosure of a mortgage in fa vour of William Janes vs said Towns \LSO. One road waggon; levied on a* the properly of Charles El lington to satisfy an execution in favour of Ihe executors nf John Terrell, deceased vs, said Filing ton; property pointed out by defen dant. ALSO. Seven negroes, viz. Win-1 ney and six i hildre . Lu y, Wilson. Peter, Sally, Mariab, aod C veline; levied on as tl* property of John MeCleskey to satisfy ao exeeution in favour of Elizabeth O. Sausotn vs. said ‘ C'eskey; the above property subject to a mortgage i;, favour of Duncan G Campbell: property pointed out by plain*iff’- attorney, and to satisfy suudry oth er executions. ALSO, One negro girl named Me lenda; levied on as the property f Ransom H, W alker to satisfy an ex ecution in favour of Greeu A Lane vs, said Walker; property pointed out by defendant. John Burks, and. s. September 3,1824. \LL persons indebted to the es tate of Joshua Render, deceas ed, are required to make immediate payment; and those who have de mands against said estate, are re quested to present (hem within the time prescribed by law. James Render, adm’r. With the will annexed. Sept, 18; 1824, <3B 8t Executor’s Sale. ON Friday the first dav of Octo ber next, will be sold at the late residence of Thomas Semmes. decea ?ed. near MiilS Mills, on Little ri ▼er, in this county, all the Personal Property of said deceased, (except the negroe ) consisting of household and kitchen furniture, plantation utensil-, two good wagon’ , eighty head of sheep, fifty or sixty head of cattle, horse , and hogs, about three hundred and fifty baireL- of corn, and all the sod-. der oat *, &c.—A credit will be giv en for all sums over five dollars, un til the first day of January. 1826. The purchaser giving smal notes with approved security, before the property is delivered A. G. Semmes , Ex*r • August 13, 1824. Administrators’ Sales. W ILL (h xoid on Wednesday v v the 20th of Ootober next, at the late residence of Joshua Render, deceased, on Clark’s creek, in this county, all the personal property of said deceased, except the negroes* and eoosislfog ot House-hold and kitchen furniture, several leather beds and I‘mniiure, plantation utensils, one road wagon aod gear, one ox oart, three yoke of oxen, one gig and har ness, one cotton gin, some valuable horses, among which are several fine brod mares, vattle, sheep, aod hogs, between two and three hundred bar rels of corn, all the fodder, oats, &o. a quantity of excellent wheat* and the crop of cotton. A credit will be given for all sums over five dollars until the first day of January, 1826, the purchasers giving notes with approved security before the property is delivered ; the ciottOf is excepted fr< 111 these terms, for which the credit will be on)> to the fii sc, of January. 1825.—Sale to contiue from day to day until a>* is sold At the same nine and plane the Plantation will be sold, consist i.ig of shout 828 acres of laud, in excellent repairs, with a dwelling house, gin bouse, and other neees sai y out-houses; lor which a credit v* all hr given—- ne half payable the Is of January, 1826, and the other half payable the Ist of January, 1827. the purchaser giving notes . with approved security. James Render, adm’r. With the will annexed. Sept 13, 1824'. t JV Friday the 22d of October ! * next, will be offered for sale j at the plauta> ion of Richard Banks, ! deceased, in Oglethorpe county, Some articles of house i hold and kiurheti furniture, a sot of hatter’s tools, oae or two prime youug horses, and a few other articles not necessary to mention.— Terms of sale made known on the day. Elizabeth Banks, adm'x. James Banks, adm’r. Sept, 8. 824* A freslt supply of seasonable DKY GOODS AND Crockeryware, • * will fie kept at the store formerly oe cupied by L. H Echols 8c Cos Great bargains can be expected as the sales are only for Cash Samuel ( oidsmith 8t Son. They have lately received from Eu rope, a fredi supply of the Medicated <>, I.- SILK. an outward application of which is a final cure for rhe Rheumatic Gout, or any swellings. The public can not be imposed on by purchasing and using the above remedy- as the mo ney will be returned if it has not the desired effect, when properly appli ed and according to directions S. G & Son. September 11, 1824. 37—ts Now in Wilkes Jail. A NEGRO man who says his name is STE, and that he be longs to a Mr. Thomas Walker, of Momoe county has a scar on one of I his thumbs, occasioned as he says by ; a bite —'l he owner is requested to I come forwatd, prove ptoperty* pay charges and take him away b. Kirkland, jailer, SeptemberiifO f 1824, COTTON IPARE-HOZJSL, AUGUSTA. “ Pleasant Stovall, HAVING taken that safe and commodious W ARE HOUSE in the rear of the Planter*’ Hotel* belonging to S Hale, Esq *and re cently occupied by Messrs. J. H. Kimball & Cos. respectfully tenders his services as a Factor and Commission Mer* chant His attention will be exclusively devoted to this business, and his best exertions used to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to afford him their support. Hi Ware House being remotely situated from other buildings, is thought to be exempt in a great de gree from the risk of fire, A {j3* Liberal advances wffjj made on Cotton consigned to Augusta, July 13, iB2G 81~-jin D. Meigs & J. M. Hand, Raving formed a connection for the purpose of transacting a W arehouse And Commission Business t 1* solicit the I v patronage of their friends and the public < heir W are House it situated opposite that of Messrs R. Malone 8c Co’s, upper end of Rtoad : street and is new, spacious and ‘con | venient. and from its situation 1 af ? fords great security from fire Tho subscribers will also attend to J seiz ing and forwarding any produce or merchandise, confided to their care. Daniel Meigs. Jonathan M- Hand. Augusta, December 3i; R<ib rt Malone , & Cos t ENDER to their friends in the f up country their thank for the liberal support they received the past season, and beg leave to renew to them and the public, a tender of their services in the Commission Business. They are now making their W ARC. HOUSE much larger and more con venient which will be completed by the Ist of September. They will make liberal advance* on cottons sto red with them for sale, and their for* mer low commission of 50 cent per fiale will only be charged, on aU sale* of cotton made by them; fori all other transactions the usual com mission that are charged by other*.—• They pledge their faithful attention to the interest of those who may fa* vor them with theii business Augusta, August 17, 1824. S4—7t NEW AJTD EJ\TL RGEt) EDITION or TUB Georgia Justice. IN THE PRESS, AND will be published io Oeto i\ her or November oext at the Recorder Office, anew and enlar ged editioo of the Georgia Justice, The improvements in this very use* ful book are briefly notieed in thn following extracts from the Prefaen to the new editioo: “Several years have elapsed sineo the publication of the Georgia Jq<- liee, during wbiob time there Ail been additional legislation upon ma ny of the subjects contained in it* In the preseut edition* meh altera tions as were rendered necessary by subsequent enactments, bave been made, the additional matter incor porated, aod several omissions ia the original work supplied. “Mr. Prince’s Digest beiog now in general use, references thereto have been substituted for thosi whisb were heretofore made t# Marbury & Crawford’s & Clayton’s Digests, and the annual pamphlets containing the laws of the state. A copious index has also been fur nished, and the work is submitted to the public, under a belief, that its acknowledged utility will bs found to be increased by the forego* iog circumstances.” (j3* The price of the book, neat ly hound in calf, will be Five DoU lars, payable on delivery. Any person paying for twenty copies will be entitled to twenty-two, and in that proportion for a smaller tiumber. Subscription papers will bv furnished to gentlemen who mmf tie willing to take charge of then?* * # * The different newspapers k 1 thin state, will ptease give the fokf going an insertion. Mtiledgevillcy August SO,
