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COMMERCIAL. Latest dates from Liverpool , Dec. 14 Latest dates from Havre Dec 14 Charleston. Jan. 25. Colton —Con-iJerable activity was manifested this week' iu the Upland market, and the principal demand was for middling qualities at the same pri ces which ruled last week ; since the reception of the news pe; Garrick with dates to the 14th Decem ber last, prices immediately fell oif‘ £ to $c per lb, with every indication of going still lower. The sales amounted to 7366 bales as follows :—l6 at 7 cents; 17, 7g; 34, 7s; 4, 128, Si; 50, 8$; 25,85; 642,85; 431, Sf. 107,8*; 1785,9; 259,9|; 1180, 9s; 2 0,9 f; 1232,95; 121, 9§; 441, iff; 175, 10; and 374 at 10$ cents per jib. Rice. —A fair business was done in this staple during the week, but we notice a decline of $ per cwt. on inferior qualities principally. The s ock in market is small, particularly prime, which ,vas iu considera'-'e request at our highest quotati [ns. The transac.ions amounted to 2773 tierces, at.l mm s2s to s3s per cwt. i Flour . —loo bbls “Haxall” was sold at $7 tif7s per bbl, and 50 do Baltimore at s6s per bbl Grain —3OO bushels Com were received and; bid at 55 cents per bush. 1300 bush Peas arrived tnd brought 70 cents per bush. There were no arri als of Oats. Hay. —About 200 bales were received and v ;re disposed of at $1 and upwards per cwt. Groceries. —170 bbls Louisiana Molasses v."re sold at 28 cents per gallon. A few hhds e; |;ra prime Muscovado Sugar sold at 11 cents per 1. t— -38 hliJs choice new crop N. 0. Molasses, sob at auction for 23 cents per gallon, and 112 hhds pi ;ne New Orleans, sold at 4j to 5 cents per lb. Silt- —We have hear of no sales from first haj .is, * we quote Liverpool sacks $1 62$ to $1 75. Bacon. —We quote Hams at 12 to 15. Side \ 8 to 9 cents. Shoulders at Bto 9 cents. Jeird is worth 12$ cents per lb. Exchange —On England, 8$ a 9$ ber cent pre i ; 1 ranee,of Isc ass 25c ; New York and Bosl n, sight are taken at 2 per cent premium, 30 d; ,s, time off; Richmond, 60 days 1 per cent; Ban) iof Chariest n rates of Exchange, on the North—Jiw w York, 3 percent premium ; Philadelphia, 2 pertftnt discount; Columbia and Camden, 2$ per cent; fca vannah Bank Notes, 4 per cent discount; Sparish * Doubloons, sl7 ; xMexican,sl6; Sovereigns, $415; Specie, 1 i per cent premium. 1 Freights-— To Liverpool, sto per lb for (Id ton ; to Havre, 1$ cent per lb ; for Rice, sls ler tierce ; New York, for Cotton, 75 cants and $1 ier bag. S STATEMENT OK COTTON. i & S. I. Uplikis. Stock on hand Ist Oct. 1973 2&33 this week, 2350 9fa4 do. previously, 4312 99CSI 8635 112p4S Exported this week, 1042 16127 do. previously, 3204 81*60 On ship board, 219 8/00 4465 105J57 Stock on hand, 4170 7^51 Mobile, January 2it the 13th inst. we have receifed 7,013 bales and shipped to Liverpool 3,420; to lla vre, 1,098; to New York, 690 ; and to Boston, (55; making in all 5,533 bales ; and leaving the stick notjtleared 21,194 bales. At the correspondingie rioif last year, the total receipts were 117,574 bales ; the Exports 45,678, and the stock 72,05;| In our last, we gave the latest 'accounts film Liverpoc to include the 7th ult. showing a decliie of $d the previous week, which it was beliefad would exercise an unfavorable influence upon fur market; but in consequence of the necessitylof completing freight engagements, buyers were oblig ed to keep in the market, and the light stockslin Factors hands, enabled them to obtain full pri&s. On Saturday we received Havre advices to incltl® the 7th ult. exhibiting a slight decline in the n*r ket, and representing “the commercial and manu facturing community as laboring under great (Vs tress.” * We change our figures a shade from last wr k now, quoting — I Liverpool Classification.—Good and Fine, no;f» ; Good Fair, 9$ a 9J; Fair 9$ m —; Middling fad Middling Fair, SJ a 9; Inferior and Ordinary, *7s * H- J Savannah, Jan. 2 £ Cotton. —Arrived since the 17th inst. 8083 b|les i* Upland and 376 bales S I Cotton, and cleared at|he same time 11084 bales Upland, and 418 bales & I Cotton ; leaving a stock on hand, inclusive ofkaU on shipboard, not cleared on the 24th instant! of i 15354 bales Upland and and 1162 bales S I Cotim. * The advance on freights adverted to last w|ek caused a depression in the prices of Upland at Ihe commencement of this, of $ a § in the higher ind $ a in the lower qualities, but the sales through out have been inegular; our quotations are allied to correspond with the transactions of to-day. 'f he sales are 5394 sales, viz: 16 at 7s; 35 at 7s; 25at7f; 217 at 8; 108 8i , 12-; at 8$ ;24 at 8$; 132 at ; 418 at 8|; 912 at 9; iOS at 9$ ; 915 at 9$ ; 76 at 9 5-16 ; 125 at 9f ; 435 at 9s; 712 at 9|; 212 at ; 112 at 9$ ; 343 sit 10. The business in Sea Island has been more exten sive than any previous week this season, but at ra ther lower the sales are 303 bales, viz: 2 at 8 ; sat3o ; 26 at 21 ; 65 at 22 ; 56 at 22$ ; 47 at |3 ; 17 at 23$ ; 41 at 24 ; 17 at 25 ; 37 at 26 ; sat 7 ; 5 at 30. Rice. —The demand erntinues good, and a business has been done. The sales will reach U.OO casks, viz : 23 at $2 7-16 ; 40 at 2$ ; 680 at ; 350 at 2}. I Flour. —These is very little doing in this article and we have no change in price to notice. S; les of 200 bbls Howard-street at s6£ a 7. Corn- -Is selling in lots to suit purchasers at 65 a 75 cents, with a moderate demand. Groceries. —There is a fair retail demand for ill descriptions of groceries. Sales of N. O. Suga; 'at 6$ ; Cuba Coffee at 11 a 12 ; N* O. Molages at«s cents. 1 Hay. —Sales of 250 bundles,, on the wharf, at #ls cents. ' w Baron. —There is a good supply of old in ic market, and but a moderate demand; prices *re unchanged. Spirits. —ln domestic liquors, there is a fair e tail demand, at all prices within the range of ur quotations. Freights—To Liverpool £d a 1 5-17 ; Havre|no new engagement; N. York sls per bale. | Macon, January 25 Cotton —We quote from 6 to 7s. The laser price an extreme. A large quantity is daily ai u mulating in the ware-houses, and the general e liefts, that it will go still lower. River still \ ry •low—freights to Savannah §1 50 per bag. i • Columbia, January 2- , ( Cotton —Considerable business has been don iin Cotton during the last week, at former prices, jfeid we consequently again quote them at 6 to 8i c«l.ts —principal sales at 8. i rry EXCHANGE ON NEIV YORK— At si Jit, and at one to tw ty days sight. For sale by ft nov 23 GARDELLE & RHINIf ££ TO THE LOVERS OF THE ART.I- The Paintings at Mr. Richards’Drawing Acadeiy, (Masonic Hall.) will hereafter be opened to \fcii tors, every Saturdiy afternoon and evening, l«un 2 o’clock until 9 o’clock p. M. At night the roF-ns will be well lighted. dec 1 p tfj-'Dr. 0. HARRIS offers his services in he practice of his profession to the citizens of An, is ta and its vicinity. Messages will receive pro ipt attention if left at his drug store in Broad stree' or at his residence in Ellis street, below Wash g ton. nov s _ Cj' T>r. W. FLINT offers his services to th(E:i tizeps of Augusta in the different branches ofsiis profession. He may tie found at all hours at*he late residence of Mr. A. M. Egerton, second from the corner of Mclntosh and Reynold street;. ncv29 &TIV. G. NIMMO, General Commission Pen chant, office on Mclntosh street, next door toglie nov p dfcrWe are authorized to announce Lt. 'lot SAMUEL C. WILSON , as a candidate for CSL ONELoi the 10 4 h Regiment Georgia Militia. ? jvn 21 td V I are authorized to announce Lt. 'lol SAMUEL C. WILSON , as a candidate for C|L ONELoi the 10 4 h Regiment Georgia Militia. ? j«n 21 td £ ? THEATRE. IU. c. FORBES, Lessee. J MU. ISH Ell WOOD’S BENEFIT. MONDAY Evening, January 27, 1840, i The performance to co!nmence with the play of i damon and pythias. f Damon, jvj r . Forbes . j Dyonisius, t Isherwood Calanthe, Mrs. Barker J I The Evening’s entertain ments to conclude with the grand Eastern Spectacle of ! CHERRY AND FAIR STAR. , Sanguinbeck, Mr. Isherwood Queen Aririana, Mrs. Rivers r Doors open at 6 o’clock, and Performance to com mence at 7$ precisely. Boxes and Parquette one Dollar, LAST TAX NOTICE,.—The Clerk of Council will be at his office (City Hall) every day du r I ring this month, from 9 o’clock A. M. to 1 P. M.; I and from 2$ o’clock to 5 o’clock, P. M. to receive i i returns of city taxes After the 31st January, all l defaulters will be double taxed without discrimi -1 nation ;of which all concerned, will take due no- Uce - S. H. OLIVER, Clerk. _J*n 27 td LOST.—Arr os D. Smith’s Draft dated Providence, Jan. L 1840, at 4 months date, tor S2OOO, on S. Mowry, in Charleston, S. C. in fa yor ol Rathbone & Baker, by whom and ourselves it was endorsed, was sent to Mr. Mou ry by the mail of the 19th inst, wiaich mail is lost, missent or stolen. GOULD & BULKLEY. Jan 25 3t ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Moses Rolf, deceased, late of Richmond county, are requested to make payment to the undersigned, and those ho.ding claims against him are requested to send them in, duly attested, within the time pre scribed by law. A. SIBLEY, Admr. January 27, IS4O gtw ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE^ A LL persons indebted to the estate of Rebecca jT%. Quizenberry, deceased, late of Richmond county, are requested to make payment to the un dersigned, and those holding claims against her are requested to hand them in, duly attested, within the time prescribed by law. A. SIBLEY, 1000 BUSHELS CORN now landing and Janj2o RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & CO. MACKEREL —5U half and whole bbls No. 1, 2 an] 3 Mackerel, fresh, just received and for sale by RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & 00. jan 20 ORANGES. —10 barrels in good order just re ceived by W E. JACKSON, j an Auctioneer. COUNTING HOUSE ALMANACS, just re ceived and for sale by Jan 3 _ _ __ _ J- W. &T. S. STOY. G1 OSHEN GUTTER—2O kegs first quality Go- ST shen Butter, just received by dec 28 I. S. BEERS & Co. WM. R. McLAWS, Attorney at Law, No. 4 __ Constitutionalist Range. dec 18 POTATOES. —100 bb ls. now landing for sale by dec 6 ts GARDELIE & RHIND. A PIECES BAGGING, for sale by UU [nov 12] W. E. JACKSON. SALE, a first rale pair of young Carriage Horses. Apply at Mr. Allman’s, tf-sep 2 BANK OF AUGUSTA STOCK.—SO shares Bank of Augusta Stock, for sale by dec 19 W. E. JACKSON, Auctioneer. WHITE PLAINS.— I rA few bales just received and for sale by . dec IS RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Co. O KEIN THREAD.—A few cases Skein Thread direct from the factory, for sale by dec 18 RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Ca - w ' WANTED —A situation as Barkeeper, by one well experienced in the business. Apply at this office. dec 16 * I AMP OIL —A supp y of best Bleached Lamp J Oil, just received and for sale by dec 16 GARVIN & HAINES. LUCIFER MATCHES—At three dollars per grace, or twenty five cents per dozen, for sale by (dec 5) J. W. & T. S. STOY. JUST received and for sale, 4 half pipes of pure 4th proof French Brandy, direct import a tioa. dec 23' P. GOLLY, IEECHES, —A lot of healthy Portuguese J Leeches, just received and for sale by iiov 14 GARVIN & HAINES. WANTED. —A smart boy, to be taken as an Apprentice to the Printing Business. None need apply but such as can read and write. Apply at this office. nov 13 SOUTHERN HARMONY—Stereotype Edition, corrected and improved. Just published and for sale by T. H. PLANT, Augusta, dec 7 PLANT k NORTON, Columbus. AN ORDINANCE to regulate the Bridges across the Savannah River , opposite the city of Augusta: BE it Ordained by Ihe City Council of Augus ta, and it is hereby ordained by the authori ty of the same, That His Honor the Mayor and four Members of Counci , one of whom shall be appointed from each ward, shall be appointed im mediately after the of this Ordinance, and shall constitute a Committee to superintend and manage the lower Bridge and the upper Brilge, across the Savannah River, opposite the City of Augusta, or such interest as the City Council of x\u gusta may at any time have in either, until such time as the standing annual Committees of said Council shall be appointed, at which time, ai d an nually thereafter, a Committee constituted as above provided, shall be appointed for the purposes afore said. And ail such Committees, shall, at all times, during their respective terms of service, have full power and authority to contract for the repairing of said Bridges, to superintend such repairs, and generally to superintend the management thereof. And be it further oidained by the authority aforesaid. That it shall be the duty of the Collector and Treasurer of the City of Augusta, to demand and receive from the Keepers of the Bridges sever ally,once a week, oroftenerif required to do so by the Committee on the Bridges, all moneys collected from tolls, and to deposit the same in such one of the Banks of the city of Augusta, as the said com mittee may direct; and he is hereby reqired, to keen the funds so received, separate and distinct from all other funds of the said City Council, and to make monthly reports to the said City Council of such reieipts and deposites. And be it further ordained by the authority afore said, That all moneys received in payment of tolls at said bridges, shall be and the same are hereby set apart and exclusively appropriated to the fol lowing objects, that is to say. First, to the payment of interest, semi-annually falling due, upon the bonds of the City Council of Augusta, issued in payment for said bridges, to Gasaway B. Lamar, or bearer thereof, dated on the twenty-first day of January, in the year eighteen hundred and forty, and bearing an annual interest of eight per cent Secondly, to the creation of a fund for the eventual payment of the priucipa' bonds ; Provided that the surplus of any h*f year’s income from said bridges, after payment of the interest afore said, may be loaned at interest or profitably invest ed, as the said City Council may direct, for the bet ter accomplishment of the object herein before specified. And providedjpfoso, that any such surplus may at any time be used to redeem or purchase said bonds, or any of them before their maturity, if deemed advisable by the said Council And be it further ordained by the authority afore said, That the keeper or keepers of said bridge or bridges, shall be employed or dismissed at the dis cretion of said committee. And that the said City Council shall from time to time, regulate and establish the rates of toll, for passing or repassing said bridge or bridges, which rates of toll shall be uniform at both bridges. Done in Council the 23d day of January, 1840. A. GUMMING, Mayor C. A. By the Mayor: S. H. Oliver, Clerk. jan 26 Done in Council the 23d day of January, 1840. A. GUMMING, Mayor C. A. By the Mayor: S. H. Oliver, Clerk. jan 26 Council Chamber,) Tiir f.,, January 23, 1840. \ bv tbc Rates of Toll established the Bridges Vcro^th* Au S^ sta ’ for P assin S Augusta : the Savanna h river opposite A, «K Slolded wilh Brick, All mam'll’ „ 25 cents. "2 ns ° r ca rts coming from the com cot<on > fire-wood, flour, I and ’ ’ fodder > ba con, lard, butter gusta° Ultly C ° ming iut ° the city of Au ‘ Al Jw the i Tolls the s ame as heretofore. ***’ - J Clerk of Council. I D*o*gia Insurance & Trust Company. > Hm nmo - Au £ usta » Janua ry 6,1840. \ OLDERS of new stock are required to make „ tbe ‘ r Payments equalto sixty dollars pci interest or be f°r e the 2lst of February next, with interest to that day, under penalty of forfeiting. _i? n _ 7 M _ WM. T. GOULD, Sec’y. 1 S P a5?P ID ENGLISH AND AMERICAN . O ANNUALS for 1840. . A * s ®>_ a great variety of Juvenile and Toy Books, 1 _°c__ For sale by T. H. PLANT. SUPERIOR WHITE FL A.NNELS.— Snowden & Shear have received from New York a large supply of new style and very superior White flannels, warranted not to shrink, to which they respectfully invite the attention of the public. d7 6>r| SHARES AUGUSTA INSURANCE AND BANKING CO. STOCK FOR SALE, (be longing to a gentleman about leaving the state.)— Terras 90 days approved endorsed notes, RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Co. dec Auctioneers. ABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS.—A Summary of Biblical Antiquities, compiled fer the use of Sunday School Teachers, and for the benefit of families, by John W. Nevin. . Fhc Sabbath School Class Book, comprising co pious exercises on the Sacred Scriptures by E Lincoln. * Malcolm’s Bible Dictionary. For sale by J an 21 J. W. &T. S. STOY. Cl ARPETS .—SNOWDEN fy SHEAR have re ) ceived from New \ork a very large supply of superior Brussels Three Ply and Ingrain Carpets, of new and splendid patterns, with Rugs to match. Also. Printed Baizes and Patent Floor Cloths, to which they repectfully invite the attention of the P ublic - jan 25 VI I OGDEN AND WILLOW WARE.—ChiI - * dren’s Wagons and Cradles, Market Baskets. Clothes Baskets, Churns, Cedar and Painted Was In 1 übs, foot Tubs, Door Mats, Brass bound and Painted Buckets, Brooms, Brushes, and various other articles in this line, for sale by dec 18 I. S. BEERS & Co. NEGROES 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 & Scranton’s. Persons desirous of purchasing will please call on Messrs. Kerrs & Hope, of this city, tf-nov 26 THE business of EDGAR CARMICHAEL, having expired by its own limitation, the sub scribers have purchased their entire stock of Goods, and will continue the wholesale and Retail Dry Goods business under the firm of O. E &■ J c CARMICHAEL ' ’ OSWELL E. CARMICHAEL. JOHN C. CARMICHAEL. January 1, 1840. Tl. 38 indebted to the late firm of Edgar & ( ar michael, will please call immediately and settle their accounts. OSWELL E. CARMICHAEL, J 3 Surviving partner of Edgar & Carmichael. VALUABLE LANDS AND CITY LOTS FOR SALE.—Tbo subscribers offer for sale the following property, to wit: CITY LOTS. One Lot fronting 60 feet on Broad and Ellis-}its„ bounded east by Meigs’ warehouse and west by Carters’. One Lot fronting 60 feet on Ellis and Green sts_ immediately south of the above. One lot fronting sixty feet on Green-st, bounded south by the brick yard and north by Green-st, ad joining Nelson’s and others. One lot about 215 feel square, fronting on Broad, Jones and Mill-sts. One lot immediately north of the above, about the same size, boui.ded -south by Jones-st, north j by Reynold-st, east by Mill- st, and west by James Barton. Which lots will be sold entire, or in lots to suit purchasers. Also, that valuable and fertile body of Land, at Durham’s Bluff, in Twiggs county, immediately on the Ocmulgee river, about fourteen miles below Macon, being composed of the following lots in the 28th district, viz: Nos 203,204,226, 229,230, 205,224, 225,227, 128, 160,177, 206, and a half acre lot in the town of Delphus, to serve as a land ing from the above. Also, that other valuable Plantation in the same count*,adjoining the above, in the 25th district,, containing 607$ acres, and composed of lots 207 P 208, and 210. The above plantations are partly cleared and under fence, and the woodland wed timbered. They will be sold entire, or in subdi visions to suit purchasers. Also, lot 192, Bth district. Early county, contain ing 150 acres. Also, No 56, 2d district, Haber* sham county. Also, No 60, 9th district, Henry county. Apply to the subscribers in Augusta, or to Col. William Wiggins, Marion, Ossian Gregory, Macon, or William S. Books, on the premises. PETER Assi „ nees JOHN P. KING, 5 ASSlSnees jan 23 if A SPLENDID INVESTMENT FOR A CAPITALIST. A VALUABLE Plantation is now offered J\_ for sale, in the Parish of St. Mary’s, in the Altak Pas, known by the name of the Parc Pardu Place, and about 9 miles distance from New Iburia and Vermillion Bay, containing about 3,840 acres of Land —one thousand acres of which is now en closed under fence, 500 of which is in a high state of cultivation, and well adapted for the cultivation of cotton or sugar. The cane the past season made on it, yielded upwards of 200 hhds. to the acre; and there is now a fair supply of seed cane put up for the next crop on it. There is one thousand acres of superior Pasture in it, well calculated for raising Stock; and in addition, there is at least one thousand acres of Wood land, which consists of Ash, Oak, and Cypress, which is invaluable in this section of country. On the plantation there is now about 500 head of Cattle, 40 pair of Oxen, 20 fine horses, with a fine stock of Hogs and Sheep; a new sugar house and Gin house, and Farming Utensils, with a good family residence ; Overseer’s House, and Negro cabins ; with 20 Negroes. And in point of health, it is not surpassed in the South ern country. This plantation will be sold with or without the Negroes. A great bargain to a good and solvent purchaser, —and any planter removing to this State, will find it well worth his attention to purchase it, as there never was a greater bargain offered in many years. Should a purchaser offer that mvy be approved of, during or after the plant ing of the coming crop, he will be entitled to the crop consequent upon said plantation. For par ticulars of terms, apply to Col. P. Hicky, Baton Rouge; F. D. Newcomb, Natchez; Caldwell & Hicky, New Orleans; or S. W. Walsh, on the pre rases. 2w—jan 18 IN pursuance of an order of the Superior Court of Richmond county, in Equity, will be sold on the 27th inst. at the stables of the late James Leverich, in the lower part of the city of Augus ta, the blooded stock belonging to the estate of Mr. Leverich, consisting of about thirty Horses, Mares and Colts Terms, one third cash —the balance at six and twelve months, for notes, with approved security. Most of said stock are fine blooded, and five of them are now in training, viz. Gano, 4 years old, by Eclipse, dam Betsey Richards; Seminole , four years old, by Eclipse, dam Celeste; Agarah Har rison, 6 years old, by Eclipse, dam Gallatin; We nona, three years old, by Andrew, dam Gallatin; Highland Henry, 4 years old, by Henry, dam High land Mary. For full pedigree and performances, see Turf Register. Also, a few head of Cattle. Terms, which will be liberal, made known on the day of sale. P. H. MANTZ, 7 Adm’rs JOHN A. CAMERON,3 a rs * January 11,1840. OCj/ The Spirit of the Times will please give the aboveone insertion. OCj/ The Spirit of the Times will please give the aboveone insertion. If' I?°R SALE—A first rate Family HORSE, an« . a second hand BUGGY and HARNESS d Also, a quantity of Com and Fodder will be »lis ? posed ot with the above, ii desired. Enquiio : e this otfice. nov 28 B TANDY’S MADEIRA WINE.— subscri bers will receive orders fop this celebrated VV ine either of direct importation or via India. l amples may be seen at their; office. A few dozen India Madeira now on hand and for sale by (dec 6' GARDELLE k RHIND. NOIICE. —The sale of the blooded stock, &c. belonging to- the estate of James Leverich, deceased, will take place on Monday, 27th Janua ry, at 11 o’clock, A. M. at the stable of said deceas ed, at the lower end of Green street. P. H. MANTZ, }. , ■l*” 2s 2t J. A. CAMERON, 5 Admr * i GARDEN SEED.—A large assoilnirnt 1 * A tiesh English Garden Seed, just received J a . warranted^ enuine. Ameog which are scvcinl 1 ***** Com, Button and Top Onions - j Bulbous Roots, Dahlias, Flower Seeds, &c. ] A.lso, celebrated Rohan Potatoes, and Halim ‘ Spring W heat, for sowing. For sale by ’ j j an 8 GARVIN & HAINES. ' ) COTTON SEEdT^ t j "■"NTERESTING TO PLANTERS.—The sub- X “Fibers have just received a small lot of Mul tibolts, Ocra or Twin Cotton Seed, which they of ) fer for sale in quantities to suit purchasers. We have, at our store, a stalk of the cotton with the i j boils on, which we invite the curious to call and examine. 5 nov 31) RUSSELL. HUTCHINSON & Co. AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY. M ftS : L * MOIBE having returned, the du l.vl_ t* es of this Institution will be resumed [ °y heron Monday the 18th of November, assisted i by the Rev. JA. Rootand Lady, at present at the f head ol the mo*t extensive Female Seminary in New Haven, Connecticut. As heretofore, all the . branches of a complete course of English studies will be taught. Also, the Latin, Greek, French and Spanish Languages, with Music on, the Guitar anu Piano, DrawLjg in Crayon and Pencil, and Painting in Oil and Water Colors A limited number of Young Ladies can be ac commodated with Board and Lodging, v/ hose mo rals and deportment will be under the immediate ’ superintendence of xVlrs. Moise. Terms as here tofore. There wild- be no vacation owing to the usual period of commencement having been retarded. j oct 25 • Rl LAW books. EPORTS-of cases argued and determined in the High Court of Chancery in Ireland, dur i ibg the term of Lord Chancellor Manners ; from ; the sittings-after Michealmos, Term 48, George HI, | 1807, to the sittings after Trinity, Term 51, George 111, 1811, by Thomas- Ball and Francis Beatty, j Esqrs, Barristers at Law. j Reports of cases argued and determined in the j; Court of Chancery from 1757, to 1766, &c., i by the Honorable Robert Henley Edens, ot Lin [ coin’s Inn, Barrister at Law. Notes to Phillips’ Treatise on the Law* of Evi. i dence, by Esek Cowen, one of the J adges of the | Supreme Court of the State of New YorLi, assisted ■ by Nicholas Hill, Jr. Councellorat Law. ■ A full and arranged Digest of Cases decided in the Supreme, Circuit and Distict Courts of the U. | States, by Richard Peters, Councellor at Law, and 1 reportevof the decisions of the Supreme Court of i the United States. Vol 3d. Also, a new edition of Turners’ Chemistry. f : Nurse’s Guide containing a seris of. instruc i tions t» females who wish to engage in-the impor -1 taut business -of nursing mother and child, Ac, by J. Warrington, M. D. Towndrow’s new and improved Writing Books, with , copies- to accompany. Just received and for, sale by . J. W. & T. S. STOY. jan 23. RHEUMATISM. • COHEN’S RHEUMATIC EMBROCATION.— fiivM, B. Cohen T proprictor of the universally celebrated lotion for the cure of Chronic and Infla matory Rheumatism. Sprains, Lumbago, - Pains and Swellings in the Joints, stc., known as Cohen’s ( Rheumatic Embrocation, begs, respectfully to refer all persons suffering from these diseases to the i thousands of cures that his.preparation has aeebrn f plished; and to the numerous strange and highly I respeatable testimonials which have, from time tV ! time, been published to that effect in New York and otfler places. So certain and searching is this Liniment in its operations, even in cases of long standing, and of an obstinate nature, that it has .never been known to fail. The following letters rare selected from hundreds of others of a like de scription. It will be proper that all persons using Y the Liniment, see that it is accompanied with the signature of the proprietor in his own hand writing. Since the introduction of this remedy to the public, various-empirics have been palmed upon the coun try, Nostrums and Lotions, and ; Liniments, and ‘‘lnfallible Rheumatic Mixtures,” all of which be ing a compound of ignorant quacks, are calculated; j more- or less, to injure the system rather than re r. move-any complaint- In proof of the estimation • in which the Embrocation is held by respectable ' ’ men ia the medical profession, as well as by the thousands- of persons who have been elfectua ly cured of Rheumatism, thesubscriber has subjoined j letters from a few who are well and popularly known ts- the entire society in New York, and r whose opinions and professional judgments are .universally esteemed, 1 M. B. COHEN, No. Hudson street, N. Y. New York, Aug. 3 : , 1838. Dear Sir—ffkving frequently witnessed the ap plication of veur Rheumatic Embrocation, and ti e beneficial effects arising therefrom, it affords me pleasure to state that ! most cheerfully recommend ! it as an invaluable remedy, and the best known for j the-cure of that painful and distressing complaint, ia its acute or chronic form. WILLIAM F PIATT, M. D. JLate Corresponding Secretary of the Medical Soci ety of the City and county of New York. To Dr. M, B. Cohen. Dr. M. B. Cohen—ln reply to your request as to my opinion of your Rheu catic Embrocation, I j most willingly acknowledge that I have used it in my practice, and found it an invaluable remedy as I a palliative Liniment in cases of Rheumatism CHAS. A. VAN ZANDT. M. D. • New York, April 20, 1839; | I certify that I have used Dr. M. B. Cohen’s I Rheumatic Embrocation, and have found it a most useful adguvant in the treatment of this painful disease, and therefore hesitate not to recommend it I in all cases of Rheumatism. WILLIAM ANDERSON, M. D.,&c., No. 342 Broadway, N. Y. I, Henry B. Nones, Ist Lieut, of the Revenue Cutter Alert, in the service of the United States, do certify that I was for five months affiicted with the Inflamatory Rheumatism, and had every reme dy by advice of physicians, without any relief, and finally by advice of Dr. W. Rockwell, health offi cer at quarantine, I applied to Dr. M. B. Cohen, in the month of July, 183, for a bottle of his Rheu matic Embrocation, and after one week’s use of r the specific, was entirely free from all pain,, and ; was able to resume my place in the service. H. B. NONES, Ist Lt. U. S.R.S. New York, August Ist, 1637, Q3 s Price, $3 per bottle. TO THE PUBLIC. —Be it known, that on this 20th day of January, one thousand eight hundred and forty, we have appointed Mr. Benjamin F. Kenhick, proprietor of the Mansion House, city of Augusta, our sole Agent for the city of Augusta, in the State of Georgia; also, sole agent for the city of Hamburg*, in the State of South Carolina, for the sale of aur Rheumatic Embrocation, a re medy calculated to cure with certainty any Rheu matic complaints, whether of a chronic or inflama tory nature. Witness, our hand, thk-day and year aforesaid. M. B. COHEN &. Co. The public will remember that this is simply an external application and free from minerals. The public are cautioned against purchasing of any other than the above authorized agent, as that purchased from any other person cannot be genu ine. Dr. M. B. COHEN’S principal Office, No 272$ Hudson street, If. Y. Each bottle of the EmbrocatioD H accompanied with printed directions for use, and none is genu ine unless bearing the signature of jan 21 3m M. B. COHEN. I PUBLIC SALES. GY RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON 4k CO. On the first Tuesday i» February next, W ill be sold, at the lower market house, between the usual hours ol sale, A likely young Black Woman, a first rate wash er, ironer and seamstress. Sold for no fault i an Terms cash. Sale of Negroes , BY RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & CO. On the first Tuesday in February next, Will be sold at the ower 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, k 2 Children, 1 likely Girl, a first rate bouse servant and nurse. January 1,1840. J jan 8 &JP FCIE SPEuk WANTED—for which d the highest price will be paid by RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON, &■ Co. Jan 23 KENTUCKY JEANS, SNOWDEN & SHEAR have received, from New York a very large supply of Kentucky Jeans, which they will sell at very low prices.— Also, a large supply of superior Satinets, to which they respsctfully invite the attention of the public, jan 25 DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS. SNOWDEN & SHEAR have just received from New ork, a*very large supply of superior S-4 by 10-4, 10-4 by 12*4* 14*4, 16-4, 18-4,20-4, 24-4 and 32-4 rich Damask Table Clothe Also, rich Damask Napkins, to : which they respectfully invite the attention of the public. dec 3 PIANO FORTES. H PARSONS lias this day opened two of the # Patent Iron Frame Piano Fortes, made by Chickering Mack ays of Boston. These instru ments possess great advantages over, most others, and are well worth the attention of the public. Also, lately received, afresh supply of new and a sbionable Music. nov 27 NEW GOODS. SNOW DEN- «&, SHEAR ara happy to announce to their friends in the city and country, that they are now opening a very large and splendid assortment of staple and fancy DRY GOODS, suitable for the Fall and Winter season, comprising a great variety of new and fashionable articles, which they have selected with great care from the most recent importations. We would respectfully solicit our friends and the public to call and exam ine the assortment for themselves; and we would especially invite the attention of Planters to our unusually large stock of BLANKETS , WELCH PLAINS, NEGRO KERSEYS and LINSEYS, and low priced FLANNELS for servants, nov 12 BOOK STORE. THE subscribers return their thanks to their friends and the public generally for the libe ral patronage bestowed upon them the last year, and would inform them that they are now opening a new stock of Books,Stationary and Fancy Goods, which with their former stock, will make their as sortment complete, and will be sold wholesale and retail, on the best possible terms. Their stock of Binder’s materials are ol the fust quality, and they are now prepared to manufac ture Blank Books of every description, ruled to any patern, having procured a Ruling machine not to be surpassed by an-y in the United States. A continuance of the favors heretofore bestowed is solicited,and they assure their customers that satis . faction will be given in every respect. - Country- merehants-are invited to call and exam ne before they buy elsewh'ere. ’ • •L W. &*T. S. STOY; nov ,11 • -No. 247 north side Broad-st. •#ItHE Trustees, o.f Columbia county Academy A hare again- engaged the services of Mr. Lewis Potter, a graduate of Dartmouth C<jl ege, as Rector of the Institution, for the ensuing; year. The Academy was-opened for .the reception of students -on the Ist inst. Board can be had in the vicinity on reasonable terms. ’ • . * • ' E; T. -WILLIAMS, Sec’y. ' 3*° 7 ts . • . ’7. ■ ACADEMY.OF RICHMOND COUNTY. THE Trustees of this institution are happy to have it in theirpower .to state, that both the principal Academy in Augusta, and the branch at Summerville, have resumed their exercises;, under the management - , of Teachers who. have the full confidence of the Trustees, and who, they are sa tisfied, are-fully entitled, to that of the public. Mr. Ernenputsch, the Hector of the -Academy, already favorably known to the community, has charge of the Classical department and ai; the branches-of education requisite for admissim to our best Colleges, His attainments as - a scholar and success in imparting useful knowledge, emi nently qualify, him for. the discharge • of’the im portant dtfties of his station. Mr. Rikg, the principal English Teacher, re cently engaged by the Board, cbmes with the high- • est recommendations as to character, talents, lite rary attainments and skill in teaching, and the' j Trustees feel assured that he will sustain the re putation which led to.his selection. The.branch oLthfe Academy at Summerville is under the immediate management of Mr. Frank lin George, a gentleman of experience in teach ing, and highly recommended. The advantage of the location of Jhis branch of the Academy in one of the most healthful neighborhoods in the State, and sufficiently remote from the unfavorable in fluence of a crowded town, are too well known to j need comment. On the whole, the Board confidently recommend to the public the principal Academy and the Branch at Summerville, as being on a bidder footing than they have heretofore been, great usefulness to those who may avail themselves of the advantages which they offer. A. CUNNINGHAM, jan 11 President of-> Board of Trustees. DRAWING EXPECTED to-morrow. GEORGIA STATE LOTTERY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY Class No. 4, for 1840, Determined by the drawing of the \ irginia State j Lottery, Class No. 1, for 1840, for the benefit of the town of Wellsburg. To be drawn at Alexander, Va., on Saturday ! January 25, 1840. ’ D S,Gregory & Co.,Managers, A. Read Contractor. HIGHEST PRIZE «30,000 M * GRAND SCHEME:. 1 Prize of $30,000 - -is - - $30,000 1-- - - 10,000 io,ooo 1-- - - 5,000 ------ 5,000 1-- - - 4,000 ------ 4,000 1-- - - 3,000 ------ s,OOO 1-- - - 2,205 - 2,205 2 - - - - 2,000 ------ 4 } ooo 3 - - - - 1,500 ------ 4,500 4 - - - - 1,250 5,000 25 - - - - 1,000 ----- 25,000 30 - - - - 600 !8,000 40 - - ' - 400 16,000 S !J - - - -200 0,000 100 - - - - JoO 15,000 : . 80 10:400 12 o" 10,240 128 - * * * “ J® - -- -- - 9,600 128 - - 60 - - - - - _ 7 r 6SO 1 28 50 _ 6j 400 256 25----- - 5,400 50,56 20 101,120 28,224 - -- -- IQ 282,240 34,412- - Prizes, amounting to - $585,784 Tickets i lO—Shares in proportion. 03“ Orders for Tickets in the above scheme, will meet witifc prompt attention if addressed(post paid) to A. READ, Agout, Augusta, Ga. I iiwm, IM i—*M— PUBLIC SALES. Administrator's Sale. by W. E. JACKSONr THIS DAY* Will be sold at the store lately occupied by Robert Barber, deceased, by older, of the Superior Court, within the legal hours of sale, _ P 8 SB *d Stock, consisting of Liquors, Salt* inline, Molasses, Sugar, Bacon, Flour, Honey*£c. Also, one pair of Carriage Horses. jan 27 C. J. GOQK, Adm’rv- Administrators * Sale: BY W. E. JACKSON. On Monday the 3d February next, at the late re* sidence of Wm. Thompson, deceased, will be sold by order of Judge of Superior court, A quantity of well seasoned dressed and undressed* Lumber. Also—The Tools and Fixtures of the Work- Shop. together with somePannel Doors, «tc At the same time, will also be rented the shop, until hrst October next. ANDREW McLEANi Adm’r. jan 23 Administrator's Sale. HY W. E. JACKSON, On the first Tuesday in February next, at the Lower Market, will be sold by order of Court, be-- longing to the estate of VVm Thompson, deceased, A Horse and- Dray. jan 23 AN DREW MeLEANj Adttrt:. Administrator's Sale .. BY W . E. JACKSONr On Thursday, the 20th Februarj next. At the store lately occupied by Amos Bullard, de-*- ceased, will be sold. The contents of said store, consisting principally of Dvy Goods, Shoes, Clothing, &c. Sac. Terms at sale. ISAAC S. TUTTLE,? . jan 10 GEO. M. NEWTON, $ AUm r ‘ Administrator's Sale. BY W. E. JACKSON, On the Ist Tuesday in March next. At the lower market, will be sold, belonging to the estate of Polly Kelly, deceased, • Sundry articles of Household and Kitchen Fur niture, Terms cash. jan 10 ISAAC S. TUTTLE, Adm’r. MFOR SALE.—The House and Lot on the Sand Hills, immediately above-Mr.. Samuel H. Peck’s; is quite convenient to and has the privilege of the Turknet Spring. The Dwelling and all out houses are well finished, and it is both a comfortable and convenient winter and summer residence. For terms, apply to *• jan 14 O. E. CARMICHAEL. • JL a. STORE TO RENT—From January' sassjjj Ist, 1840.—Enquire of lUlift P.USSELL, HUTCHINSON & Co. dec 30 . •. JLr.-.A TO RENT.—A first rate Carriage House, . sasa I Stable and Lot. Ertquire of jiiiggHiffl RUSSELL, HUTCHINSON & Go. dec 17 . ts GEORGIA RAIL ROAD. • * , ■\T OTICE TO CONTRAC TORS.—Proposal* AN! wifi be received af' the Engineer’s Office, in Greensboro,* orj the 7th (Jay of March next, for grading and bridging that part of the Georgia Rail ' Road between Madison and the Ridge west of the Alcovy river—a distance-of 25 miles. This portion of the Road’ embraces some very expensive work, including a Bridge, 50 feet - in heighth and SOO feet in length, across the Alcovy river, to be buiif with stone piers au<J 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 cash bonds of ' the Company, bearing legal interest, (8 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 25, 1840. • \ .’CC/’ The Constitutionalist, Southern Recorder, and* dassville Pioneer will each copy the above one month. . ’*■ FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, . - ’ Augusta , Ga. ■ . The subscribers having-disposed of r I their interest in the stock of Fami- Unl -tore in the store and.shops, occupied by them in Broad street, unto D. H.. ip-Mml I SIL'COX,.sen., respectfully solicit that ■J " W |j patronage for him so generously be • • * stowed upon the firth. He wifi con tinue to receive such articles, in all branches of the business, so as to render it suitable to all pur chasers. . ■ SILCOX St BROTHERS.. December-18,1839. ’ ‘ * ® AUGUSTA RACES POSTPONED. * 1 • IN consequence of the-reeent afflictions upon the city of- Augusta, the proprietors of the Laf&y --j ette Course deem it proper to postpone theit annua December meeting until the 27th of January next at which time fine sport may be expected. * Monday,. 27th January, Colt Make, SSOO en« trance, half forfeit. The following are the entries for the above stakerf W. Hampton—lst. Bay Colt (imp.) Sovereign, Emelius out of Fleur de Lis, 2d Br. Filiy by Argyle out of Pocahontas. Jos. H. Towns—Br.Colt, A. J. Lawson,by Hedge ford, dam Kitty Fisher, by Gallitid. Co-1. John Crowell —Brown Colt by Chateau Mar • geaux, dam by Hal. Robert D. Glover—C. colt by Contention, dam. Eclipse mare. G. Edmondson—C. filly by Andrew, dam by Old Galletin. John Morrison—Bay colt Tom Smith, by Mon sieur Tonson, dam Betsy Richards.. Tuesday, J. C. purse S4OO, 2 mile heat*, Wednesday, “ 700, 3 mile heats,., Thursday, « “ lOOff, 4 mile heats, Friday, ** 44 400, 1 best 3in 5. dec 14 td JAS. LAMPKIN & Co. f^The Charleston Courier and ScuthCarolinian, Raleigh Star, Richmond Enquirer and the Spirit of >’ the Times, New York, will copy the above once a week till 27th January next. NOTICE. —Willi be offered for sale,during the • Races, on the Lafayette Track, five head , thoroughored Virginia Stock of Horses. jan 20 6t* BOOKER FOSTER. The subscriber having returned to the city, res-, pectfully announces to his friends and the public, that hereafter he will attend to calls in the line of his profession, at his residence, opposite the-Ma sonic Hall. E. OSBORN, jan 3 1m Surgeon DeiUisL WHOLESALE BOOT AND SUOH. WARE-HOUSE. THE undersigned has establish ■T] ed himself in the city of Augusta, the transaction of the above business, and is connected with an extensive northern manufac turer, from whom he is constantly large invoices of the various articles in his line, of the best qualitiesgnaDufactured expressly for the south ern trade, which are offered to.deaiexs and planters on the most reasonable terms. He is also prepared to fill large orders at the very lowest pikes, at short notice. A share of patro-. nage is sespectfully solicited S. B. BROOKS, No. 334 Broad-st., dec 21, 6 m Opposite the late Planters’ Hotel^