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I * Voung Woman wanting a situation, able I j I \ do any house busi ess, cither p ivate or put)- . I (jo, and can satisfy any person by a recommends- I tion. Apply at Mr. King’.,, No. 244, Broad strer t I i j in ® *** IN pursuance of an order of the Superior Court ot Richmond county, in Equity, will be sold lon the 27tli inst. at the >tab)es of the late James I Leverich, in the lower pari of the city of Augus- I ta, the blooded stock belonging to the estate of Mn [ Leverich, about thirty Horses, Manes I and • oils Terms, one third cash—the balance at I six and twelve months, lor notes, witli approved security. Most oT said stock are fine blooded, and five of them arejow in training, viz .*Gano, 4 years old i bv Eclipft, dam Betsey Richards; Seminole, four I rears oid,%>y Re 1 ipse, dam Celeste; Agarah Ha r risnn, 6}®aisold, by Eclipse, dam Gallatin; We l n onn, three years old, by Andrew, dam Gallatin; Highland Henry, 4 years old, by Henry,dam Higfi ( land Mary. For full pedigree and performances, I see Turf Register. Also, a few head of Cattle, Terms, which will be liberal, made known on the dav of sale. P. H. M\NTZ, ? AdmTs JOHN A. CAMERON,S Aa Janusry 11,1840. (Tj* The Spirit of the Times will please give the above one insertion. f|4HE Subscribers have this day entered into J Partnership under the firm oF , F\)RCE, BRO THERS Sr CO. LEWIS M. FORCE, john p. force, BENJAMIN W. FORCE, BENJAMIN CONLEY, Augusta, January Ist, 1840. All persons indebted to B. W. Force <fe Co. are | requested to make immediate payment. FORCE, BROTHERS $ CO. Wholesale Dealers in Boots, Shoes and Leather, have on hand an ex- I tensive stock, which they offer to country racr chants at Northern price . jan 1 ts L- \VV. —The undersigned having removed to Starkviile, Lee county, will practice n thy several courts of the counties of Lee, Sumter, Stewart, Randolph, Macon, Early, Baker, Dooiy and Marion. References —Col. Joseph H. Lumpkin, Lexing ton, 1,a.; Henning K. IVloore and Capt, Peter Lamm, Lincolnton, Ga.; A. J. <fc T. \V. Miller, Augusta, Ga.; J. Lamkin and Dr. Miles K. Harman, Travel lers Rest, Ga. RICHARD F. LYON, oct 25 iy IAW DISSOLUTION. —The firm of Olin and j Putnam, Attornies and Solicitors, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. W. MILO OLIN. G. PUTNAM. Warrenton, Oct. 21st, 1839. N. business of said firm remaining un settled, will be finished by me, and I am duly au-: thorized to col ect an 1 receive all debts due the firm aforesaid, and I will also take this opportuni ty to inform my friends and the public generally, that I shall continue in the practice of Law in Wi ; - renton, Ga ,and any business which may be intrus ted in my hands shall meet with prompt attention, oct 3i 6mw G. PU I'NA ♦!. | "mYOTICE —During my absence from Georgia, James W. Jones and William Bennett will ac: as my Agents. Herebv revoking all powers of UonSey and agency neietotore given „y me. • STEPHEN W. BLOUNT, Jk. Waynesboro’, October 31, 1839. 2m NEGROES ANI> LAND FOR SALE. f HAT valuable place in Scriven county.known 8 as the Nfobly’s Pond Plantation, contain ng about 1750 acres ; a large portion of which is ex - cellent cotton and provision Land. With the land will be sold, fifty two or three Negroes. For terms apply to ROBT. HABERSHAM & SON. nov 29 wtlstfcb LAWTON &BEHN, Factors and Commission Merchants, Savannah, Ga. W. S. LAWTON, jan 11 w 6t * P H. BERN. NO TICE.—WiII be sold on the first Tuesday [n April next, at the market house in the city ;>f Augusta, forty' acres Pine Land, more or less, lying in the county of Richmond, adjoining lands of A. B Beal and D. F. Dickinson Sold for the benefit of the heirs of Agatha Beal, deceased. Jan. 11, 1840. JOHN BOSTICK, Ex’r. NOT! E. — Dr. NEESOS, intending shortly to leave the county of Burke, requests all who are indebted to him, to come forward and make settlement; also, all who have demands sag finst him to produce the same forjiayment. d 23 w3t LAW N( /TICE.—A. K. BUCK WELL, Attor ney at Law , will practice in the different counties in the Cherokee Circuit, also the Courtsjat Marietta, Cobb county otw* ja.iß* FIN HE Trustees of the Acadcrhy would inform the public through this medium, that its exercises will commence on the secohd Monday in January inst, underthe direction of Mr. John Tucker, who brings ample testimony of abili ty to teach an English and Classic school. Board can be obtained on very reasonable terms ; Tuition fees low, and situation hea.tliy. _ THOMAS Ti. WHITE, S. ROBERTS, EDWARD H. JONES. jan 1 t (ft a REWARD. —Rafisffray from ray lUU plantation on Buck Head, in Burke county, on the 26th day of January, 1839, my ne gro man named Daniel, a stout, square built fellow, dark complexion, usually smiles when spoken to, and he has lost two or three lingers off the light hand. lam of the o *inLn that he went to Libe-fy or Lowndes counties, and is harbored. I willg.ve the above reward for proof to conviction of any white person for enticing away or harboring said negro, or fifty dollars for his delivery to me, di iris being secured in the Savannah jail, so that I got him. EVERET SAPP. Burke co , December IS, 1839. w3m fflf’The Savannah Georgian and Milledgeville Recorder will copy the above weekly for three months. > T LARGE SALE OF LAND AND NEGROES. IN conformity' to a decree of the Court of Equity, will he sold on Tuesday, the 4th ot February next, all that Plantation on Savannah river, con taining fourteen hundred acres more or less, ad joining lands of John Wosely, Silas Lanier, and others, and lying immediately on the river below the mouth of Stephens’ creek ; one third of which isVleared and in good repair and in a fine slate for immediate cultivation ; appurtenant to which is a valuable fishery, at Bull S ice This tract will he so'd entire, or in lots, to suit the convenience of purchasers. The above property is distant seven miles from Hamburg. by the Martintown road, and has been found to be as healthy as any in the countay. ; Also, th ;t valuable Plantation on Stephens’creek and the Martintown road, well known as the Key place,containing about nine hundred acres. Al-o, another tract of land, adjoining the above, on the Martintown road, containing one hundred acres, more or less. Also, the plantation on Chavis’ creek,now in the possession of Win. J Wightman, including the homestead, containing about twelve hundred acres, more or less, on which is an excellent Grist Mill and Cotton Gin, all in good repair. All the above lands are known and celebrated as being the finest and most fertile Cotton and Grain lands in the Dis trict. Also, a tract of pine land on the head of Sweet water, containing about five hundred and ninety acres, more or less, adjoining lands of Reason Lan ham and others. Also about TWENTY VALUABLE NEGROES. Also, Horses, Mules, Stock of Cattle, Hogs , Com , Fodder, Farming Utensils, fyc. Sfc. The above sale will commence on the day above mentioned, at the river plantation, and cont inue from day to day until finished. Terms of sale —The lands will be sold on a credit of one and two y ears, with interest from day of sale, and possession given immediately ; th* ne groes for one-fouith cash, and the balance on a credit unti the Ist day of January, 1841. For all other property—sums under one hundred dollars, cash. Sums over that amount, a credit of welve months, without interest. Resurvey plats of the land will be exhibited on be day of sale. JOHN BAUSKETT, Trustee. Edgefield, S. C., Jan. 6. Hd far If s of t ton ton hat ITT ! E tnsines .* ot EDGAR Sr CARMICHAEL, having expired by its own limitation, the sub scribers have purcha-cd their entire stock of Goods, i and w ill continue the wholesale and Hetail Dry j Goods business under the firm of O. E. A- J. C. ! CARMICHAEL. OSWELL E. CARMICHAEL, I JOHN C. CARMICHAEL, i January 1, 1840. Those indebted to the late hrm of Edgar & ( "ar- I n ™. ‘ J el» will please call immediately and settle | their accounts OSWELL E. CARMICHAEL, ! Surviving partnei of Edgar ta Carmichael. CIITY TAX RETURNS.—The Clerk ofCoun cil will on the Bth inst open bis Digest for the 1 present year, 1 He hopes all will be prepared with their returns at his first call. S. H. OLIVER, jan? Clerk of Council. JOHN A. CLEVELAND, DENTIST—Has re turned to the city, where he contemplates re maining a few weeks, only. Persons desiring his i professional services wifi do well to make imrnedi i ate application as his stay is limited, and his pres | ent engagements will near y occupy the time of his intended visit. He has for the present taken rooms i at his former residence, one door above Bones and Carmicheal’s Hardware store on Broad st He has on hand for sale a large assortment of Stockton’s incorruptible Teeth, at New York prices. jan 7 ts j AUGUSTA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY^ 1 A MEETING of this Society will be held on j am. Friday evening ext, the 17th inst., at seven ; o’ciock, in the Metho list Sunday School P.oom, in i rear of the Methodist Church. Punctual a’» j tendence of the members and subscribers is re ; quested, and the various committees that have j served since last August, are requested to have l their reports ready lor presentation. Also, an ; Election will beheld at the same time and place, for a Secretary, t > fill the vacancy occasioned by | the death of Mr. *l. M. Brown, late Secretary of i the Society. The public are respectfully invited Ito attend. By order of the President. ! M u J? ill v WINTER, T. A. B. S. I lyA ey' pf itKvVAitl). —Ranaway from the sub- A scriber, about a year since, my negro man, by the name of Norel, He is about five feet three inches high, rather dark complected, very quick spoken; and speaks in a low tone of voice, and never looks a white nan in the face when po ' k en to. I t ink very probably that he is about Au j gusta Seventy five do l&* - s will be given to any i person who will deliver him to me at Palmyra, Lee | county Ga., or fiftv dollars if he is secured in any ! safe jail, so that I get him. jan 14 wot DAVID H. JANES. I’l N. POULLAIN & SON inform their fr If 11 us . * and the public generally, that they have i received by late arrivals, and are now opening a fresh and general assortment of GROCERIES, at the stand formerly occupied by Clarke, McTeir & Co., immediately opposite the Globe Hotel, and will be pleased to fill all order? sent them. Ail Cotton confidec to tacircare will be sold free of commission. A sto k of Scull Shoals Manufactured Goods will be kept constantly on hand. 1 2 wtlmay \f OTICE.—The co-pa tnership of BROWN $■ Xn FOSHEE, of Laurens District, S. < ~is dis solve 1 by Robert Brown quitting the business and leaving the state. Notice is hereby given to all persons not to give credit 1o the said Robert Brown, on account of the said co-partnership, and alb per sons indebted to raid firm will only make payment to me, as no other person is legally authorised to collect. BENJAMIN FOSHEE. August 3, 1839. wtf (ft A REWARD. —Runaway from the lUU subscriber, living on the Milledge viTe road, about three miles from Augusta, a negro girl named Mary, about 15 years of age, copper colored, no particular remarks recollected, has rath er a delicate foot and hand. It is probable she is now living in the neighborhood of this place. The above reward will be paid to any person delivering said girt to me, or giving such informal ion that 1 may get her. jan 8 w3t* THOS. N. HEARDE. CAUTION. —The public is cautioned against trading for a promissory made by Samuel Howell, on or about the third day of April last, payable Ist of January last, for One Hundred Dol lars, interest from date, in favor of J. W. Kittles, and by him endorsed —the same having been lost or mislaid by the subscriber, to whom settlement has oeen made by the drawer. THOS. BARNES, mar 6 wtf NOTICE. LOST or mislaid, one Note given by Elbert fl dson to the subscriber, fur fifty-eight dol lais and sixty-two and a half cents, dated the 2d of December, 1838, and due the Ist of November, 1839. All persons are hereby warned not to trade ‘or said note, anu tne maker is nereoy warned not to pav the same to any person except myself. JOSEPH DILLARD. Jeiierson cc., November 29, i»39. TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber, in Monroe co mty, Georgia, on ihe 27th day of October la.'t, a Negro Man by tbe name of Joe, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 8 in hes high, yellow com plexion, has a mole on Oie right side of his lace, cheek bones hi_h, rather thin jawed, pleasant countenance, quick spoken. When he left he wore olFa wide brimmed white hat, a steel-mixed round about. He earned off a set of carpenter’s bencli planes, saw and hammer, a joint rule, and box square. It is my opinion that he will attempt to pass himself off as a free man, and that he wiiDtop in some large place or cr.y, where he can hire him self to work at the carpenter’s trade. 1 will give the above reward for the delivery of said negro to me, or to the keeper of some jail, and to be placed therein, and information given to the subscriber, living in Fort Valley, Houston county', Ga. WILLIAM SON M. BRASWELL. nov 22 wtf cH | \ REWARD —Will be given for the tfj I apprehensionand delivery to me of a certain Negro man by the name of Bill, or Wil liam as he is sometimes* called, at Society Hill, Alabama, or safely lodged in any safe jaii in Geor gia or South Carolina, so that I can get him. Said negro is about 35 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, quite black, spare made, quick in his move ments, answers readily and quickly when spoken to, speaks broken in his dialect, has some signs of I the small pox. 1 know of no other marks, as I have owned him but a short time previous to his elope ment. He is fond of nvisic, and is remarkab e for his expertness in keepin; time with it by means of two small paddles or sticks, which he uses in one hand between his fingers. The above named negro left me in Baldwin coun county, Ga.,in July, 182T 7 , and has been seen since in the lower part of Jones county, and is probably now lurking about Macon, Augusta, or Charleston, S. (\ where he was raised. nov 7 6m BENJ. F. ELLIS. PRINTING OFFICE FOR SALE, \TA GREAT SACRIFICE. THE subsciiber offers for sa e the Printing es tablishment of the DAILY NEWS, in the city of Augusta, Ga. The newspaper type < onsists of Nonpareil, Bre vier, Burgeois,and Long Primer, in sufficient quan tity to publish any paper in the southern States.— The type is very good, and been but little used. The Press is one of Smith’s patent, of Hoe’s manufacture, and capable of printing an imperial sneet—and warranted to be inferior to none in use. The Job Type* in the office comprises almost ev ery size from pica to twenty line pica, and exten sive founts capable of doing any work which might offer. The assortment was made at Bruce’s foun dry in New \ ork, without regard to cost, and is as complete as could be desired. There is a large as sortment of Borders attached to the Job Office. A large Imposing Stone; a great number of Cha ses, large and small; a cast iron Roller Mould, Cyl inders. Frame, &c.«, together with Stands, Cases Sticks, Furniture, and every other article necessa ry in an extensive printing establishment. The terms are $1,300. One third cash; a third on the Ist of July, 1840; and a third on the Ist of January, 1841, with approved notes. Any person wishing to purchase a Printing Office, will scarcely ever meet with a more favorable porlunity. Letters on this subject, post paid, addressed to Andrew J. Milier,at Augusta, or to the subscriber in Milledgeville, wfili be atten led to. WILLIAM H PRITCHARD, j 9 Surviving partner of Pritchard & Bush. C h bane^s * n good order just re jf„ 3 d y W JACKSON. Auctioneer. CtOLNTING HOUSE ALMANACS, lust J ceived and for sale by J jan 3 J. W. Si T. S. STOY. oft n Gu^er > just received by d * C LJ>. BEERS & Co. WM. H. McLAWS, Attorney at Law, No. 4 Constitutionalist Range. dec 18 POTA FOES.—- 100 bbls. now landing for sale by dec 6 ts GARDELi-E RHIND. \ OA PIECES FLAGGING, for sale by I*J* * [ n °v 12J W. E. JACKSON. a first rate pair of young Carriage A- Horses. Apply at Mr. oilman’s. tf-sep 2 B A « NK i, °r F * AUGUSTA STOCK.—SO shares Bank of Augusta Stock, for sale by dCC W• F. JACKSON, Auctioneer. WHITE PLAINS.— A few bales just received and for sale by dec 18 RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Co. KEIN THREAD.—A fewcases Skein Thread direct from the factory, for sale by 18 RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Co. ANTED—A situation as Barkeeper, by one ▼ ▼ well experienced in the business. Apply at this office <j ec jg I AMP OIL—A supply of best Bleached Lamp A Oily just received and for sale by d « c 16 GARVIN ifr HAINES. LUCIFER MATCHES—At three dollars per groce, or twenty five cents per dozen, for sale by . (deco) J. W. &T. S. STOY. JUST leceived and for sale, 4 half pipes of pure 4th proof French Brandy, direct importation. 23 P. GOLLY. UICE —20 Casks now landing. A constant supply will be Kept on hand, and furnished to dealers in quantities to suit, by dec 6 GARDELLE & RHIND. ANTED.—A smart boy. to be taken as an f ▼ Apprentice to the Printing Business. None need apply but such as can read and write. Apply at this office. nov 13 SOU TIIERN HARMONY'—Stereotype Edition, corrected and improved. Just published and tor sale by T H. PLANT, Augusta, dec 7 PLANT Si NORTON,Columbus. I EEC HES. —A lot of healthy Portuguese A Leeches, just received and for sale by nov 14 GARVIN & HAINES. 1 NANCY" BASKETS.—A large assortment of French FANCY" BASKETS. Just received and for sale by WM. CRANE & CO. dec 9 TEPHENS* UNCHANGEABLE BLUE WRI - FLUID—a superior article—just re ceived and for sale by doc 23 J. W. & T. S. STOY. NF. W ENGLAND RUM & SALi\ 40 bbls New England Rum, 1000 bushels Salt, jan 7 trw4t for sa'e by J. MEIGS. VALUABLE TOW S PROPERTY FOR SALE. F¥NHE subscribers being determined to move 1 west, oiler lor sale the property belonging to the firm of Thomas H. White & Co. in the town of Wrightsboro’, consisting of two Store-houses and Lots; one of which is very commodious, and well arranged for a large stock of goods, with a conven ience of an excellent wc-il of water at the door. Also, the entire stock ol Goods, embracing al most every article usually kept in a Village store, which have been selected with much care fiom the Northern and Charleston markets. Also, the beautiful situation of Mr. Thomas H. White, known as “ Bachelor's Cottage;” a singla stor> , built two years since, thirty feet long, with a piazza of 12 feet in front, with five rooms, fitted up in the best possible modern style, and well cal culated for a small family; together with all the Furniture, consisting of hairs, Tables, Bureaus, Sofa, Carpets, t entre Table, Secretary and Book Case, &c. &c., all new. In the yard is a good frame Kitchen, Meat House, Negro House, Stable, &c Attached there is 130 acres of land, 90 of which are in cultivation and in good repair—a good portion low ground, which has produced this year from 25 to 40 bushels ol corn per acre. Also, a small Farm, one mile north of the Vil • 1 lage,containing 130 acres, with a good frame dwell- ; ing, orchard, &c., and all his negroes that are not ;i willing to leave tbe State. Two or three of them are first rate house servants. Also, the much admired residence of Henry W. ; Massengale, known as “J/<//-o.se.”with two dwell ings in the yard; one of which is neatly finished, havingevery necessary outbuildingconvenient, and put up sufficiently commodious for a large family; in the yard is as healthy and pure w*ater as can be found in middle Georgia; a fine and well selected orchard of fruit trees, having attached near one hundred acres of land, now in cultivation and in good repair. Also, the whole of his household furniture, all of which is new and oi good patterns. The whole of the above property will be sold on the most accommodating terms.and in such quanti ties as to suit the convenience of the purchasers. Thej' would call the attention of those who wish to merchandize at a place where thecusto ners of the house of Thomas 11. White & < o, of twelve years standing, art not surpassed for solvency by any in Georgia, to such there is not a better stand in the old counties —to the professional man here is a place worthy a trial. The subscribers, in taking leave of their old cus tomers and friends, return their most grateful ac knowledgments for the favors bestowed for so ma ny years, and respectfully solicit the payment of all notes and accounts due them by the first day of January next, as they wish to close their business after that date as speedily as possible. All notes and accounts unsetl ed aftei the first day of Febru ary next, will be put in a train for col.ection with out further warning THOS. H. WHITE & CO. Wrightsboro’, Ga,, Oct. 31, 1839. sm3m SCOTTSBOROUGII FEMALE INSTG TUTE. MR. and MRS. LUCIEN LATABTE inform their friends, that the above Institution will be opened on Monday, 13th January, 1840. They invite their former patrons to renew their support, assur ng them, that no effort will be spared to give satisfaction. 'Their rates, for a term of five months, will be as follows: Reading, Writing and Spelling, $12,00 or $3 per month for any period less than one term. The above with Geo graphy, 16,00 or 4 “ ** The above with His tory, Grammar and Arithmetic, 18,00 or 4£ “ “ All the higher branch es of English, 20,00 or 5 “ “ French, Spanish and Latin,each, 20,00 or 3 “ “ Music, Piano or Gui tar, each, 25,00 or 6 “ *• Use of Instruments, 4,00 Board car. be obtained in the Borough. The i Principal does not design taking any boarders. Those desirous of further information,! will ad- i dress us by letter at Milledgeville. dec 6 eow4w STRAYED from my plantation, on 'S&js the 14th instant, a dark bay or nearly black mare Mule, supposed to be Slhands high. The Mule was purcha- V? 72* sed of Mr Jos. Stephenson, of Ken tucky, and has not been used since purchased. She mav be remarked by having some burs in her tail. It is supposed that she may en deavor to cross at Scott’s Ferry, making her way back. Any person securing and delivering said Mule, or giving information of the same to me, 14 m.les below Augusta, on the Georgia side, near the Savannah rnad, shall be suitably rewarded, dec 23 dlwAwtf SARAH F. DUNBAR. AKGYLK.—The thorough bred ATsaa race horse and stallion Argyse, will make the ensuing Spring season at WKMr. Wm Smith’s plantation in Lau \ I rens district, at SSO the season, cora- the loth February and end ing the 15th June. Particulars herea'fter. dec 17 tlftF THE OWNERS, F)MPEVENNES,~Snowdf.n A Shea* bars just received from New York, a supply o £\ C ?* I>OITI,l >OIT I , P e Y enne> » a new and bca-utifu; style a . ' for ladies’dresses, to which they respectful!; invite the attention of the public. dec 13 VAUCLUSE OSN A BURGS— Price REDUCED A constant supply of Cotton', isaaburgs, from the Vaucluse Factory, for sale at a reduced price bj tfceiragents, CLARKE, MeTEIR & Co. ***£ ts B CANDY’S MADEIRA WINE.—The subscri bers will receive- orders for this celebrated AVj*e either of direct importation or via India. Samples may be- seen at their office. A few doze*' India Madeira now on hand and for by 6' GAHDELLE U KHIND. SUPERIOR WHITE FLANNELS.— Snowden & Shear, have received from New York a Su P|By of new style and very superior White Haunels, warranted not to shrink, to which they respectfully invite the attention of the public. d7 BLANK BOOKS— The subscriber is now pre pared to manufacture Blank Hooks, to any pat tern, and at short notice. •Xj’-'*- ' ar K e assortment of Medium, Demi, and cap Blank Hooks for sale cheap by _J an L_ JT. H. PLANT. JOHN S. COOMBS, Factor Mer chant, Savannah, Georgia. Reference —G. B. Lamar, Savannah; A. Sibley Augusta; Rev. Geo. F. Pierce. Macon. dec 17 tIF AT PRIVATE SALE. JUST received, 25 hhds choice Orleans Sugar, ilO tierces new Rice, HO ferkins Goshen Butter, 4 D bbls Mor.ongahela Whiskey, For ; tale by jan 9 RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Co. DUi »ONT’S POWDER.—SOO Kegs H. F. G. si rotting Powder, 50 i kegs do do 15 kegs ‘-Eagle” Powder, in canisters, 1000 “ Blasting do. Just received an. for sale I>y (dec) GARDELLE .V RHI v d. YEAS r POWDERS.—For raising Buckwheat and Batter Cakes, perfectly light and ready for baking'the instant they are mixed. Sold whole sale and re tail by jan 19-t f HAVILAND, RISLY fc CO. TO PHYSICIANS. THEsu bscriber being desirous of removing from Appl Ing, Columbia county, oilers for sale hist House and Lot in that village, together with about forty acres of good arab e land, within half a m.ile of the plac< ?, one fourth of which is wood land, and the balance in a high state of cultivation. The dwelling is a good two story house, well tin ished and in ever y respect comfortable, together with all the necessary outbuildings The lot on which the house is situated contains three and three fourth acres we 1 ii nproved. As the sul isciiber will retire from the p ractice of Medicine in this county in the event of 'Ms selling out, a fine opening will be made fora physician, desirous of entering immediately into practice.— Any such are invited to call and exar.une the pro perty. WILLIAM S. JONES, dec 25 ts RAN A WAY,™ FROM the subscriber on the rjight of the Ist instant, a n. gro man named Dick, formerly -owned by George Patten of tbi* county. Dick is a very light mulatto, about 25 years old, is well dressed, has a good deal of assi irance,and may pos sibly attempt to pass fora white man, or may have spurious papers. He took ’with him his wife, a nsgro woman belonging to Mr. Darling Johnson of this county, about 19 years, old—she is black. Dick was raised in the ’neighborhood of Charles ton, S. C., by Mr. Bradw ell. His mother was re cently owned by a Mrs. Jones of Coumbus, Ga., and now lives in Mobi' ie , Ala. She is also a mu latto, by the name of Juliet. Dick has formerly been a boat hand, and very likely may offer him self as a hand on eitb er the Savannah, Gcmulgee or Chattahoochee rivers , and endeavor to get his wife in as a cook, or ma y be about Columbus, or with his mother in Mob’Je. Any informatior j respecting them, directed to the subscriber at Bus byville, Houston county, or to Greorge Patten, 7 lt Perry, will be thankfully re c eived and suiUiulv rewarded. Jan 14 w I in' HEZ. THOMSON. PENFIE'LH FEMALE SEMINARY. YjMHE Trustees of the Penfieid Female Semina- X ry, tak , c pleasure in announcing to the public, that for th'i ensuing year, they have engaged the [ s ervices o f Professor B. Osgood Pierce, as Primi pal in the Literary, and Professor D. W. Chase, in tl ae Musical Department, to be aided by three com petent Veinale Assistant Teachers. N o I 'eachers need sustain higher reputation in < thei.r v arious departments than Professors Pierce ; and Ch asc have done, in the communities wltere 5 Uiey h ave taught, and particularly in Madison, i Morgai i county, where they have been engaged during- the last two or three years. In pi -ocurlngthe services of tuese distinguished i teachei -s, the trustees have had a special regard to the gro wing importance of the village in which their ir istitution is located; and wish to afford the utmost possible inducement for the settlement among us of all such parents as ho>d in esti mation the education of their daughters as well as sons, and wish to superintend the interests of both while ) jursuing their course of education. Insti ruction will be given in every branch of science and literature which is taught in any sim ilar in stiiution in the southern States, Suitable appara tus for illustrations in Philosophy, Astrono my, I hemistry, kc., with all the necessary chem ical si instances,foi experiments, will be furnished free o f any extra expense to the pupil. >ti ict regulations will be enjoined upon all the youn; » ladies of the Seminary, in respect to their givin g and receiving visits, and attending parties of pi easure. They will rvjso be required to avoid conti acting any debts without an express order from their parents, or those under whose care they may be p' .aced. A 11 parents and guardians patronizing this insti tute in, are earnestly requested to furnish their dauj jhters or waids with plain and substantial clot hing, as ail extravagance in dress will be dis countenanced by the teacheis and trustees. I additions are making to the buildings on the tea cher’s lot, immediately contiguous to the Semi nal ;y, for the accommodation of twenty or thirty bo; uders, under the immediate care of the teachers. Bo aid can also be obtained in the most respectable pri ivate families for $lO to sl2 per month, iuclud in; ' lodging and fuel. The first term will commence the last Monday in January, and close on Friday before the last Mi >nday in July. The second term will commence on the third Monday in August, and close Friday be fore the third Monday in December. RATES OF TUITION. Primary Department.— Spell ing and Definitions R‘ Jading, Writing, Mental and Written Arithme tic ;, and the Elementary Branches of Geography Gi -ammar and History, S2O per year. V • Junior Department. —Advanced Classes in His toi y, Geography, Grammar, Arithmetic, Writing R1 ictoi ic, l ogic, Intellectual and Moral Philosophy N: itural Theology, and Evidences of Christianity’ $3 0 per year. J * i Senior Department.— Natural Philosophy, As tro aomy and Chemistry, with practical illustra te* is; Zoology, Botany, Geology, Mineralogy, An ima 1 and Vegetable Physiology, the general branch es cif Mathematics and Polity ’conomy,s4o per yea r. ■Am additional charge of $lO per year will be raai le for Ancient and Modern Languages. f *or Drawing, Painting and Ornamental Needle W( irk, S3O per year. i'or instruction on Piano or Guitar, five lessons per week. S4O per year. Single quarter, sls. Vocal Music will form a part of every day’s in struction, for $5 per year. An additional charge of pel year, will be made for fuel, kc. Settlement, either by note c. cash, will oe re quired lor the tuition of each term, in advance.— No charge will be made for a Jess period than one term, except by special contract. Boys under eight years of age will be admitted in the Primary Department. Regular courses of Lectures will be delivered by the Principal in Experimental Philosophy. Na tural History, kc. R. M. SANDERS. "Y ADI EL SHER WOOD, AB'ALOM JANES, I < LEMUEL GREEN, JAMES DAVANT, I E. H. MACON, I THOMAS STOCKS, J t trwtf li PUBLIC SALES. 44 Y RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Co. THIS DAY, In froot of our store, at 104 o’clock, A. M. bbls Canal Flour, j an Terras cash. RY RUSSELL, HUTCIIINSOiN & CO. THIS DAY, At half past 10 o’clock, will be so*d, in front of our store, 15 sacks Salt, 20 bbls Potatoes, 4 “ choice Cream Ale, 2 hhds Sugar, 20 half boxes Raisins, 20 whole “ “ 10 ferkins choice Goshen Butter, 5 bags Cotfoe, 2 ps Duffel Blankets. Also, a lot of House and Kitchen Furniture, Chairs, 1 ables, Bedsteads, kc. kc. J An Terms cash. RY RUSSELL, •HUTCHINSON 4k CO. THIS DAY, WiH be sold in front of our store, I superior Gold Patent Lever Watch and Chain, 1 Portable Writing Desk. Also, some articles of ready made Clothing, both plain and military, with oth* r articles of military equipments, consisting of Epaulettes, Spurs, one sp endid Sword, pistols, Sabres, A c. kc. Jan 17 __ Terms cash. Sale cf Sugar , for Darien Bank Nates. BY RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Co. THIS DAY, W ill be sold, in front of our store, to close a con signment. for Darien Bank notes, at par, the pur chaser allowed time to col eet the money, Sale of Negroes^ BY RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & CO. On the first Tuesday in February next, Will be sold at the lower market, between the usual hours of sale, by order of Wm. B. Green, administrator on the estate of Samuel Playor, 2 Women, good house servants, 2 Children, 1 likely Girl, a first rate house servant and nurse. January 1, 1840. jan 8 ON CONSIGNMENT, K iY BBLS. NEWARK CIDER, for sale low by STOVALL k HAMLEN. jan 13 trw3w PIANO FORTES. HP ARSONS has this day opened two of the . Patent Iron Frame Piano Fortes, made by Chickering &, Mackays of Boston. These instru ments possess great advantages over most others, and are well worth the attention of the public. Also, lately received, a fresh supply of new and fashionable Music, nov 27 SPLENDID ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ANNUALS for 1840. Also, a groat variety of Juvenile and Toy Books, dec 25 For sale by T. H. PLAN V. FOR SALE.—A likely negro man and his wife—the boy a good field hand, and the woman a house servant. They may be seen at Hand v Scranton’s. Persons desirous of purchasing will please call on Messrs. Kerrs k Hope, of thisOty. tf-nov 26 HAMPTON RACE COURSE. CJ. EN 1 LEMEN Who may visit this race course I are respectfully informed that the pleasures or the t icf will be agreeably increased hy a call at toe BAR, which will be supplied with tiie best Liquois and other Refreshments that can be pro cured in the Augusta market; and also, that the ladies’ department will be attended to by courteous and attentive seivanls. And it is furthci ol notice, that excellent Dinners, composed of the choicest viands, admirably prepared by first rate cooks, will be served to any gentlemen who de- Bgr.t in the good things of this life. A super or as sortment ul choice Wines will be kept on hand for the accommodation of all wiio love “the feast of reason aud the flow of soul.” jan H 7t NICHOLAS FROELICH. AC VDEMY OF If 1C 1 1 HO N D CoUNTV. ri’IHE fruste-s of this institution are happy to X have it m their power to state, that both the principal Academy in Augusta, and the branch at Mirnmerville, have resumed their exercises, under the management of 1 eachers who have the lull confidence or the Trustees, and who, they are sa tished, are fully emit cd to that cf the public Mr Ernenpittsch. the Rector of a.ready favorably known to the community, has’ charge ol the Classical department and all the branches of education requi-ite for admission to our nest Colleges. His attainments as a scholar and success in imparling useful knowledge emi- ; , nentl >' him for the discharge oAue im j portint duties of his station. | Mr. Ring, the principal English Teacher, re- i I centl y engaged by the Board, comes with the high- I est recommenda ions as to character, talents, lite- I raiy attainments and skill in teaching, and the ! trustees feel assured that he will sustain the re potation which leu to his selection, j The branch of the Academy at Summerville is ; unoer the immediate management of Mr. Frank -1 lin George, a gentleman of experience in teach ing, and highly recommended. The advantage of tie location ot this branch of the Academy in one of the most healthful neighborhoods in the Statu, and sufficiently remote from the unfavorable in fluence of a crowded town, are too well known to need comment. On the whole, the Board confidently recommend to the public the principal \cademy and the Branch at Summerville, as being on a better footing than they have heretofore been, and promising great usefulness to those who may avail themselves of the advantages which they ofl’er. .. -*• < UNNINGHAM, J an 11 President of Board of Trustees. draws TO -MORROW. GEORGIA STATE lottery, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY Class No. 3, for 1840, Determined by the drawing of the Virginia State Lottery, Class No. I, for 1840, for the benefit of Peteisburg. To be drawn at Alexander, Va., on Saturday January 18, 1840. D.S.Gregory & Co.,Managers, A. Read Contractor HIGHEST PRIZE 18!8 5,394!! CRAXD scheme. 1 Prize of $35,294 - -is - - $35,294 1 . - - . 11,764 H ,764 1-- - - 6,000 6,000 1 ... - 5,000 ------ 5,000 1 .... - 3,000 3,000 1 " - " " 2,000 2,500 1 " - " * 2.36! 2,361 50 - - - - 1,000 ..... 50,000 ‘ " 250 !2,500 " * ?00 - 10,000 63 ... - 150 q jen 63 - • - - 100 s’™ 63 70 63 60 go ■I? “ 6 3 S 3.6 .1: .: : : f„:: ; :: : 4™ 23,436 234,360 27,814 - - Prizes, amounting to - $486,180 Tickets 110’ a Sharcv in proportion. (Tj* Orders for Tickets in the above scheme, will meet with prompt attention if addressed(post paid) to A. READ, Agent, Augusta, Ga. PI I.LIC SALES. Administrator's Sale . BY H. E. JACKSON. On Thursday, the 20th. February next. At the store lately occupied by Amos Bollard, de ceased, will be sold, nf nr* said stor *» consisting principally of Dry Goods, Shoes Clothing, &r. & c Terms at sale. ISAAC S TUTTLE i jan 10 6-Est). M. If E WTO A,' 5 Adm’rs. Administrator's Sale. BY W. E. JACKSON, On the Ist Tuesday in March next. At the lower market, will be so’d. belonging to the estate of Polly Kelly, deceased, Sundry articles of Househod and Kitchen Fur niture. Terms rash j™ t( > ISAAC S.. TUTTLE, Adm’r. BLANK UOcKS. 1%! EDIUM Ledgers, Journals and Record Books, A, Cmy d ° do do do f 1 ri „, d ° do do dO Cap Day Books, long and broad, bound Books ’ L * d S ers an d Journals, half Quarto Cap Books, red and feint ruled. Bank Hooks, leather and paper covers, Pocket Ledgers and Memorandum Book* of all kinds. Pass Books, leather and paper covers, Copy Books, Shipping Books, Receipt Book*, Cyphering Books, Drawing Hooks, Blanks for the study of double entry book keep ing, in sets, suitable for schools, * Miniature Day Books, Ledgers, Journal, Cash Books,Lettei Books and Record Books, imitation Russia ends, in and-out of cases, suitable for pri vate accounts. Bill Books Alphabets of all sizes. For sale by J. W & T. S. STOY. Every description of Blank Books, ruled to any pattern and bound to order, at northern prices,— i he work and materials warranted. jan 10 Advances on COTTON.—Advances will be made by us, on COTTONS consigned to our fiiends in Liverpool, Havre and Charleston —in bills on New York at 20 to 30 day*sight, on con signment to Europe, and 1 to 5 days sight, on con signment to thedatter place. The shippers, in all cases, will havedhe benefit of the Exchanges d 2f) ts GAHDELLE& UHIND. TO Dill (.CISTS. THE subscribers offer for sale a well selected stock of Drugs, &c., with all the necessary fixtures for conducting the business, on the mod reasonable terms. The entire stock of Goods have been newly purchased in Philadelphia and New York. We will also rent or lease the house now occupied by us, which has been neatly fitted up for a Drug Store. The speedy completion of the Georgia Railroad to this place, together with the local demand for medicines, renders it a valuable location to anv per son who may be disposed to engage in this‘busi ness. W e have been induced to offer our stock for sale, on account of our professional engagements being such aj to prevent the requisite personal attention to the business. JONES «fc OGILBY. Madison, Morgan county,} v January 14, 1840. £ w4t COUNTY LINE ACADEMY, Near the Quaker Springs. FI HE exercise*of this Institution will be resumed .« on the first Monday in January next, under the supenntendance of the Board of Trustees, who are happy to have it in their power to announce to the P CM C \*SS.H ie 7 ha e a^'ain secur « d the services of Mr. Nl PE, for the ensuing year, and that they can confidently promise the public every thins that can be accomplished by talent, industry and ner severance. v If is unnecessary for us to state, that Mr. Nute as a gentleman and instructor, is every wav nuali-' tied to give satisfact.cn. The result of his'exami nations and exhibitions, for the past vear. sneak a language not to be misunderstood, which none dare gainsay; and we presume, there are many who will vouch for the correctness of these remarks Jur terms of tuition are moderate— the situation 1^ a r3 t 7~ a and t nd eve O’ attention will he paid t) the mns? Lrn r e t pUp ’ *PP lication for admission, must be made ter one of the Trustees, S. GRIFFIN, Presd’t. C. 11. HILL, Sec : y. 'I H. MUBGROVE. 1 J. DARLING, T. SKINNER, / dec 23 J o* —— w-3t. J™ SALE.—The House and Lot on filiifl o' 6 Sand H,l!s ’ im media ely abo e Mr. thp 71U * 1 1 " Petk s; is ( l uite convenient to and has the privilege of the Tim knot Spring The itTs^botha 1111 a “ °, u *. houses ar « we 1 finished, and it is bo.h a comrurtable and convenient winter and summer res.dence. For terms, apply to -ii n J1 O. E. CAUMITHA^L. Mi —A r °m January Ist, I»4o.—Enquire of g RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON I Co. dec 3U Jn P lirst rate Farriageflouse, 1.- *- table and Lot. Enquire of ® KU SSELL, IIU TC HIN SON & Co. —■ 1 ' ts GEORGIA RAIL ROAl>. Notice to c< ntractubs.—proposal* WBI be received at the Engineer’s 1 ifice, in Greensboro, on the 25th day of February next, for grading ai d bridging that part of $e Georgia Rail Road between Madison and the R?dge west of the Alcovy river—a distance of 25 mSes. 1 his poj tion of the Hoad embraces some very expensive work, including a Bridge, 50 feet in heighth and 800 feet in length, across the A levy river, to be built with stone piers and superstructure of wood. Plans and specifications of the work will be ex hibited at the office, three days previous to the let ting. Payments will be made either in bonds of the Company, bearing legal interest, (B per cent,) or in their stock, at par, as may be agreed upon. J. EDGAR THOMSON, C. E. Engineer Department, G. R. R. &B.Co } Greensboro, Jan 13,1840. S ,mtw The subscriber having returned to the city res pectinlly announces to his fiiends and the public that heieatter he will attend to calls in the line of his prolcssion, at his residence, opposite the Ma sons Hall. E OSBORN, jan 3 1m Surgeon Dentist FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Avgrista, Ga. The subscribers having disposed of ■ ■ their interest in the stock of Fumi tore in the store and shops, occupied 'fiSSBl by them in Broad street, unto D. H. Ml Mm 1 ! SlLCOX,sen,,respectfully so icittbat W f patronage fur him so generously be stowed upon the firm. He will tinue to receive such articles, in all branches of the business, so as to render it suitable to all pur chasers. SILCOX & BROTHERS, December 18,1839. WHOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE WARE-HOUSE. THE undersigned has establish- F| * d h ™ Sed ln th * city of Augusta, U for th * transaction of the Ibove business, and i* connected with an extensive northern manufac turer, from whom he is constantly receiving large invoices of the various articles in his .line of the best qua ities,manufactured expressly f or the south ern trade, which are offered to dealers and planters on the most reasonable terms. He is also prepared to fill large orders at the very lowest prices, at shoit notice. A share of patro nage is respectfully solicited S S. B. BROOKS, No. 334 Broad st., dec 21 6m Opposite the late Planters’ Hotel.