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1 watched for the meteorite dance in the heavens.
—The appearance of an evening sky in Egv _'
always several succeed! ng, there were singu
lar appearances in the heaven a though nothing
*0 extraordinary as has occurred with us i n the
foiled States. I was disappointed in this, be
cause at Cairo this phenomenon of that day ha«
been noted in former years. My Arab ooatmen
all looked at me with the niost’pio found venera- ■
uon whenever they saw me star (gazing. We
had an eclipse since they have been with me, and
Columbus himself, I fancy, hardly gained great- !
er influence over the poor Indians than I did over
these suns of Isbmael, simply by foretelling this '
event in the heavens, I was looked upon as an
astrologeri which, throughout alt the East, is still
looked upon as the mo#: sacred of characters.
Here let me mention that in the Military School
utthe Sultan, at Constantinople, astrology is still
une ut the sciences taugat;; while at Cairo, in the
Pacha’s school, it is dropped altogether, and in
its place is studied arithmetic and European as
tronomy. My next destination is the lonian
Isles, from whence you shall again hear from me,
as well as from Italy', Spaib, France, Holland and
aood old England.
Woodkx Tike Rail Road Wheel.— The
Liverpool papers speak highly of a new rail road
wheel, introduced by Mr. Henry Discles. It con
sists of a deep channeled tire, in which blocks
of wood, chemically prepared to render them im
pervious to water, are fixed with the grain placed
vertically, and are then fastened with one or two
bolts to each. The wheel, when so fitted and
turned, presents rather a deeper rim than usual,
and shows a wood-laced tire. The wheel is stated
to possess many advantages ; that the wood wears
s considerable time; that it can be easily either
re-turned or re-tired, and this without the usual
cost or labor; that it works smoother and easier
than iron tired wheels, with the advantage of go
ing well in wet weather upon inclined planes,
having a sufficient bite on the rail, without drop
ping sand to assist it in this respect; and, lastly,
an important result will be, that the rhils them
selves will suffer less wear, and that the fasten
ings, sleepers, and blocks will receive less injury,
and thereby favor the laying of rails on stone
blocks whenever they aro considered most de
sirable.
Steam Locomotion on Cosmos Roads.—A
locomotive for ordinary roads has been brought
to such a state of perfection in England, that in
a recent experimental trij?, it repeatedly turned
corners at a speed of about twelve miles an hour,
and at a pressure of only about 46 to 48 pounds
upon the square inch. The machinery of this
locomotive is so boxed in, as to be entirely con
cealed frem view, which prevents horses, when
the carriage passes them, from being frightened.
Suspension Bridge.—A new Suspension Bridge
has been constructed between two immense rocks,
/.a the valley of Gotterin, at Fribourg, in Switzer
land. The height of the bridge is two hundred and
hfty feet from the ground.
OBITUARY.
Is there no balm for those who mourn ? Does
the heart once prostrate no more revive ? Shall
tbe shadows of gnef rest forever where they fall?
—By the charm of Holy Faith Is the mourner
soothed, and the prostrate heart is raised in grati
tude, and the gloom of sorrow yields to the bright
ness of Hope. Rich are the rewards that await ,
the good. To the pure m heart, the just of pur
pose, the meek of spirit—to those whose ways
have been the ways of virtue, and whose faith
hath been placed on high immortal bliss is the
promise of a merciful God ; and of these was the
sobject of this notice, JANET JOANNA GRA
HAM, who died at Tallahassee, on the sixth of
the past month. Bright and lovely are he charms
that distinguish her sex; tut in few have the rays j
that surround it beamed with more steady lustre. !
A creature of feeling, tbe springs of her affection ,
were ever full; a being of purity, the light of her j
virtues was aever dimmed. To her kindred how j
dutiful and devoted—to her friends how true— j
to all how kind, how forbearing, how generous
and considerate. Buoyant of disposition, gentle
of temper, patient, guileless, charitable, she was
dear to all who knew her. Scrupulous in the
discharge of her duties, unprejudiced and lenient
in her judgement of others , liberal of sentiment I
faultless in all her social relations, confiding, can- {
did, unassuming, and amiable, few approached
without admiring her, or admired without loving. ;
She i« no more.—But in the memory of her vir
tues there is a consolation which her friends
may fondly cherish, and ih the example of her
life a legacy they may justly prize.—Wherefore
should they weep ? The thread that confined her
to earth hath broken, and s|ic, the valued of their '
hearts is blessed in Hea|kn.
COMMERCIAL.
| * i
Latest dates f rom Liverpool, November 6
Latest dates f rom Havre,, i. November 4
AUGUSTA MARKET.
Wednesl vy Evening, Dec. 9.
Cotton —Since our report of the 4th inst., a good
business has been done in Cotton, and full prices
sustained. Chief sales from wagons,
for round, and 9| for square. Extremes 8| 09$
cents, the latter for square bales Liverpool good
quality. I
We find money has becofae extremely tight the
last two days, caused by life expected resumption
of specie payments, and if j the expectation of our
citizens, (that the bill requiring a resumption on
t he first of February will be realized, the
effect may probably be felt on our staple.
Exchange —On New York. at sight, O7 &
cent for current funds; Charleston 0 0
d; Savannah 02$ & ct; Philadelphia 40 5 p
cent; Lexington, Ky. par oj* cent; Richmond 4 0
5 cent; Specie command-* 0 cent pretn.
Bank Notes. — 1
Savannah Banks, . 0 - ct. prera.
Columbus Insurance Bank.l. ..3 0 - “ “
Commercial Bank, Macon,..*.. .3 0 - “ “
Mechanics’, “ ( Augusta,).. -5 0~ “ “
Agency Brunswick,“ %. *5 0 ~
Planters’and Mechanics’ Bijok,
Columbus, •-1 0 “ disc’nt.
Central Bank, M
Milledgeville Bank, I"*'* ® ~
Ocm ulgee Bank, . ...7$ 0 - M
Monroe Rail Road Bank,.. .|.. 124 0 - “ **
Hawkinsville Bank, J. “
Chattahoochie R. R. & B’k <|o.. 1 0- “ “
Darien Bank, .20 02n *•
Bank of Rome, 12 J 0
Onion Bank, “ 50 0- “
Southern Trust Co. il 30 0 - “ “
All other Banks now doing business, at par.
Specie Paying Banks. — Mechanics’ Bank, Insu
rance Bank of Columbus, Commercial Bank of Ma
con, and Brunswick Agency in this city.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Savannah, December 8.
Arrived —schr Emblem, Brown. Key \V est.
Cleared —ship Perdonnet; Foot, New Orleans ;
ship Hercules, Eldridge, Boston ; schr. Dexter,
Mason, Philadelphia.
Departed —steamboat Hamburg, Gould, Augusta.
Charleston, December 9.
Arrived yesterday —brig Mouther, Eldridge, Bos
ton ; Br. brig Iris, Dickson, Greenock; Br* schr.
Ariel, Kirkpatrick, Bermuda ; schr. Red Wing,
Lufkin,Castine, (Me.); schr Henry Chace, Wil
liams, New York.
Cleared —ship Gratitude, Swift, Boston; Bremen
barque Diamant, Ballaer, Bremen ; schr Mediter
ranean, Vincent, We«t Indies. * • -
HARRISON NOMINATIONS.
JCOGES OF THE INFERIOR COURT.
Judge R. H. WARREN,
Jud.e VALENTINE WALKER
ROBERT ALLEN, Esq.
JAMES HARPER, Esq.
WILLIAM P. BEALE
I tax collector.
Rev. WM. KENNEDY.
TAX RECEIVER.
COSBY DICKINSON.
are "quested to announce JOSEPH
- as a candidate for the office of Receiver
of Tax Returns. dec 9-ts
-•P/* 'ROBERTSON has resumed thejduties
of bis profession. jt dec b
W. (1. NIMMO.
COMMISSION MERCHA NJT.
Office in the lower tenement Masonic Hall,
aov 9 ts
JOHN. J. BYRD,
NOTARY public,
Wul be thankful to his friends for any part of bu
s iness in the above line, which will be attended to
who rectitude, &c. o ct 24
C3' Dr. TV. S. JONES tenders his professional
services to the citizens of Augusta and its vicinity
He may be found at his residence on the North
side of Green second door below Mclntosh street
or at the Chronicle and Sentinel office.
C? EXCHANGE ON NE TV YORK —A t sight
and at one to twenty days sight. For sale bv ’
«*t23 GARDELLE x; RHIND.
THE READING ROOM
All ached to this office is open to subscribers, and
strangers introduced by them, every day and eve
ning (Sunday evenings excepted) until 9 o’clock.
subscription $5 ; for a firm of two or more $lO
ON CONSIGNMENT.—7I bags Rio and Cuba
COFFEE just landing from boat, and for sale
by (dec 9-dlOt HOPKINS & STOVALL.
ALE, MACKEREL, SALMON.
6) A DDLS Poughkeeusie Ale,
J 25 kitts No 1 Salmon,
25 do No 1 Mackerel,
10 halt bbis No 3 do.
20 boxes Sperm Candles,
cec 9-dlw For sale by I. S. BEERS & CO.
PRUNES, RAISINsT&c.
|T JA FANCY boxes Prunes,
20 boxes Raisins,
25 half boxes do.
5 cases Genoa Citron,
10 doz Havana Preserves,
23 ** Boston Pickles,
cec 9-dlw For sale by I. S. BEERS & CO.
FOR CHARLESTON, S. C.
The Steamboat AUGUSTA is now
‘gN.'.tfrvrt.aae. ready to load for CHARLESTON.
Apply to ROBT. McDONALD, Agent,
dec 9 3t
OLD PEACH BRANDY—A choice article, for
sale by SIBLEY it CRAPCN.
Hamburg, August 10, 1840.
Cy Cy SHARES of the Bank of Augusta Stock,
<0 for sale by
oct 13 RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON Auc’rs.
SILVER SPOONS, Silver Forks, &c. A goop
assortment, for sale by
nov3 CLARK, RACKETT & CO.
LIME. —123 barrels of LIME, in line order
landing, and for sale by
uct 20 w. E. JACKSON.
NEATSFOOT OIL.-—A good article of Neats
foot Oil for Harness. For sale by
uov_l4 GARVIN & HAINES.
(COMPOUND BONESET CANDY— For the cure
J of Colds and Coughs. A very pleasant arti
cle. For sale by GARVIN & HAINES,
nov 28
TRAIN OIL, &c. —Tram Oil, Plaster Pans and
Gilder’s Whiling, for sale in quantities to suit
purchasers, by “ GARVIN «k HAINES,
oct 14
ADVANCES will be made, in Checks at sight,
on Cotton consigned to our friends in Charles
ton. GARDELLE & RHIND.
nov 4 ts
LIME. —300 casks Lime, first quality, and in
good order, expected to arrive, will be sold
low from the wharf, by
oct 28 ts ' GARDELLE & RHIND.
CIORN. —The subscriber "has in Augusta 1,500
i bushels of OLD CORN, which he will lend
for twelve months, or barter for Bacon, Negro
Cloth, or Bagging. W. \V. STARKE,
nov 23 ts
C1 HINESE COTTON SEED.—The subscriber
.? has for sale a quantity of the above Cotton
Seed, which produces a bush from eight to ten feet
in height, and yields from two to three thousand
pounds to the acre. H. C. BRYSON,
nov 7 ts 357 Broad street.
BROADCLOTH CLOAKS, —A few Ladies and
Gentlemen’s Broadcloth Cloaks, of superior
quality, just received, and for sale by
nov 14 d&wlm J. D. CRANE & CO.
READY MADE CLOTHING. —Just received
a large supply of W inter Clothing, compri
sing almost every article in our line, which are of
fered for sale low by J. O. CRANE & CO.
rov 14 d&w2m
NEGRO CLOTHING. —Just received, a lot of
Satinett and Kersey Round Jackets and Pan
taloons, and far sale by J. D. CRANE & CO.
nov 14 d&wlm
WATCHES. —Fine Gold and Silver Lever,
and Duplex Watches, warranted to perfoim
well. Also, Independent Second Watches, for
timing horses. For sale very low by
nov 3 CLARK, RACKETT & Co.
A TEACHER WANTED —To take charge of
the Wnghtsborough Academy, whose morals
are good, and competent to conduct an English and
Classic School, Apply to the Trustees. To insure
orumpt attention, theJetters should be post paid,
nov 21-ts EDWARD W. JONES, Trustee.
IOST —On the Wrightsboio road, between this
a city and Butler’s Greek, a Leather POCKET
BOOK, containing sundry accounts due the sub
scribers. All persons are cautioned against trading
for any papers due us, and all who owe us are
cautioned against paying their dues to any one but
ourselves. A suitable reward will be given to any
one who will return said Pocket Book and con
tents HAND & SCRANTON.
nov 6 H
Vails AND PAINTS.—PaIe Winter Strained
Lamp Oil,
Pale Fall Strained Lamp Oil,
« Whale “
Train
Linseed
in quantities to suit purchasers.
Also, a general assortment of Pamts, \V mdow
GU*s. &c. &c, F «“^/ RVINt HAINES.
i;x;t ' 232 Broad-street.
TO PRINTERS AND PUBLISHER*.
THE subscribers have made arrangements with
the manufacturers for keeping on hand m this
city a general assortment of TYPE, PREbSES,
CASES, FURNITURE, and PRINTER’S MATE-
R1 ALS generally, which can be furnished to order
at 12 hours notice. We have a sufficient stock
now in store, to enable us to put up a complete
News or Job Printing Office,wßhout being obliged
to order anv portion from New York. As this
Warehouse has been established at the earnest re
commendation of many es our friends in the inte
rior Towns, we beg leave to claim from them suf
ficient patronage to enable us to increase and keep
up the establishment on a scale sufficient to make
it in object to all parties.
11 .J t he above materials are sold on the same
teims a? in New York,, with the usual charges for
innurance, freight
, 4 ec 9-lw S 5 B V’ Charleston, S. C.
'Xj* W e are authorized to announce ANDREW
MACLEAN as a candidate loi the office of Re
ceiver of Tax Returns d* c 10 id
House Faiuiiug,
Paper Hauling,
and Glazing.
R. P. SPELMAN, Jr.
s»hep near the Upper Market, Broad-st., Augusta.
dec^0 ECOXOMY ’ NEATNESS » ASD ouspatch.
BULBOUS ROOTS,HYACINTHS^.—ASe-
lected assortment of elegant Bulbous Roots.
«>aciaths. Dahlias, &c., just received aud for sale
By , GARVIN & HAINES,
dec 10
I AMP OIL—A supply of best Bleached Lamp I
A Oil, just received and lor sale bv
_ dec IQ GARVIN &'HAINES.
WM7"ATCH MAKER.—The subscriber has re
v v moved to No. 137 Broad street, near the
Centre stieet market, where he carefully repairs
every description of WATCHES on reasonable
terms,and wairants his work to perform well. He
also employs a Spoon Maker, and will have Silver
Spoons aud Laales made to order. A small rem
nant of Watches, Jewelry and Silver Ware for sale
at low prices. JOHN GUIMARIN.
dec 10 ly
O PIANOS, PIANOS, PIANOS.
A. PLAIT & Co. having just received
• their spiendid assortment of Piano Fortes,
comprising twenty in number, and from several
different manufactories, of which are Lord £
< omston, Boston, T. Gilbert, of Boston, also the
New-\ oik Manutacturing Co. and iVleachara’s,of
Albany, besides others, which we now offer to the
public twenty percent less than they have here
tolore sold in Augusta. A guarantee furnished in ;
every instance.
Mr. A. Iverson says he can recommend the Bos
ton instruments, and also the New-York instru
ments with the utmost, confidence. dec 10
ON the first day of January next will be rented,
at the Lower Market House, in Augusta, all
the interest of Samuel Thomas, and Mary Ann
Denham, (minors i in the lot oTland commonly
known as the Island, laying on the Savannah Road
about 34 miles from town.
AND. MACLEAN, Guardian.
_ December 10, 1840.
HYDRAULIC CEMENT CISTERNS.
THE subscriber having had several years ex
perience in building Hydraulic,Cement
Cisterns, upon a new and improved plan, v ith
filters attacned to them, in the State of xNew York,
would inform the public in general that he is now
a resident of this city, and is prepared to serve the
public in the above business. Residence on Jack
son street, south of the Mansion House,
dec 10 trw3m JOHN N. SCOFIELD.
LOST.
ON Tuesday evening, the Bth inst., a Calfskin
Pocket Book, about half worn, containing
ene hundred and thirty or thirty-five dollars—a
one hundred dollar bill on the Georgia Railroad
Bank, a twenty dollar bill on the Merchants’ and
Planters’ Bank, Columbus, the others not recollect
ed. It also contained two notes on Howel Har
grove, amounts nor date not recollected, —also a
bill of groceries, bought of C. B. Hitt & Co., and a
Tavern bill. I suppose I lost it at the ticket office |
o: the Georgia Railroad, as that was the last place
at which I recollect of having it out. A liberal re
ward will be given to the finder by leaving it with
C. B. Hitt & Co. DAVID HOLLE VIAN.
dec 10 d6l*
BOSTON RUM.—SO barrels now landing and
for sale by J. MEIGS,
dec 8 trw2w
WOOD WANTED.
SEALED proposals will be received until the
25th inst., by the Commanding Officer, for
furnishing United States Troops, stationed at Au
gusta Arsenal, with 120 cords good Oak Wood,
upland growth. The cord to measure 128 cubic
feet, and to consist of straight round sticks, cut in
lengths of 4 feet, and to be not less fc lhan 3 inches in
diameter, nor to exceed 10. Sticks of larger size
than 10 inches, if reduced to proper dimensions by
splitting, will be admissible, but no cord shall be
composed of more than one half split wood.
Augusta Arsenal, Dec. 1, 1840. irwtd
NEW GOODS.
fIIHE subscriber has just received a fresh lot of
| desirable GOODS, such as
Muslin de Laines, black and colored grounds, rich
colors,
A new and beautiful style of lig’d Silks and Satins,
Black ground Prints, with a variety of other desi
rable Goods, all of which will be sold low.
nov 24-trw2w WM. CLAGETT.
I BUTTER, CHEESE, &c.
a FIRKINS choice Goshen Butter.
40 “ No. 1 Herring.
Just arrived, and for sale bv
nov 3 W. E. JACKSON.
SPLENDID CARPETS.
SNOWDEN & SHEAR have received from New
York a large supply of superior Ingrain, Thre
Ply, Brussels, and striped Ventiian CARPETS, of
rich and splendid patterns, with Rugs to match.
Also, superior W T hite Welsh and Gauze Flannels,
and a great variety of other articles suitable for t h
present season, to which they respectfully invit
the attention of the public. oct 27
NEW FALL GOODS.
OE. & J. C. CARMICHAEL have just re
, ceived in ad Ution to their Fall Stock, a
handsome and complete assortment of Staple and
Fancy DRY GOODS, which will be offered at low
prices, at either wholesale or retail.
dec 5 If
NEW GOODS.
RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON have just re
, ceived and are now opening a splendid as
sortment of Fresh and Seasonable DRY GOODS,
which they offer low. Call and see. sept 24
NOTICE.
I TAKE pleasure in informing the Planters and
Country people at large, that I have made ar
rangements to do a general Grocery business in this
place, and will keep constantly on hand a good as
sortment of Groceries, and all other articles usual
ly kept for the up country trade. A. Wray will
conduct the business, and act as my duly author
ized agent in the purchase of goods and everything
appertaining to my business in the mercantile line.
And from his knowledge and experience in busi
ness, I hope to merit a liberal patronage. He will
be found at the stand formerly occupied by John
E. McDonald, where he will attend promptly to
all orders confided to him. H. G. JOHNSON.
Hamburg, Sept. 14, 1840. tl
The Hamburg Journal will please insert the a
bove four times, and present their bill to
A. WR4Y, Agent.
PLANTATION FOR SALE.
THE subscriber offers for sale the Plantation
lately owned by Mrs. Urquhart, deceased, sit
uated in Burke county, adjoiniag the town com
mon of Waynesboro, containing about 1014 acres.
On the premises are a two story brick dwelling in
thorough repair, gin house, overseer’s house, and
all necessary out buildings. The place being well
known, a further description is deemed unneces-
S4l There will also be sold with the place, if desired,
the stock of Cattle, among which are some fine
milch cows, hogs, horses, plantation utensils, &c.
A bargain may be had, and terms made accom
modating to an approved purchaser. Possession
given Ist January next. W. E. JACKSON
sept 10
HAY’S LINAMENT,
WARRANTED to cure the Piles, or the mo
ney will be refunded. Prepared by the
subscriber from the original receipt, and put up
with great care by Dr, F, Ransom, who has also
manufactured tbe article sold by “ one Comstock ”
for several years, to which he is ready to make
oa s h, giving tbe preference to this article in conse
quence of tbe superior quality of the ingredients,
and the extreme care in preparation.
Sold wholesale by WM. J.BURRITT & CO., 12
Gold street. New-Y ore.
For sale bv ROBT. AUSTIN & CO..
u#y> 4 * Sole Agent m Auguste.
Xj' M e are authorized to announce ANDREW
MACLEAN as a candidate i(n the office of Re
ceiver of Tax Returns dec 10 ul
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For sale by ' THOMAS RICHARDS,
dec 9 2t
AA/MNDOW AND PICTURE GLASS,of variou7
f f qualities and sizes.
8 by 10—10 by 12—10 by 14—11 by 14—12 by
14—12 oy 16—14 by 16—14 bv 18—K by 20—'.6
by 20—16 by 20—16 by 22 —18 by 24—20 by 24
—24 by 28 —and 28 by 36 inches.
Also, Glaziers’ Diamonds. For sale bv
nov 18-lt HAVILAND, RISLEY & CO.
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.—Tne
subscribers are now receiving and opening
their fall and winter stock of Fancy and Staple
Dry Goods, among which are many seasonable and
desirable articles, to which the attention of the
public is respectfully invited.
sept 4 WML H. CRANE & Co.
EXTRACT OF ROSES—Rose Water, Milk
of Roses, Cologne Water real French and
American; some splendid Florida Water. Honey
Water, Lavender Water, Macassar Oil genuine,
Bears Oil, Indian Dye, Essence of Tyre, &c. &c.
For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEV, & Co.
nov 18
AT PRIVATE SALE.—A desirable Residence,
with one hundred and fifty acres of land, on
the Sand Hills,near Augusta. I
ALSO;
A good two horse Barouche and Harness.
RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON,
oct 23 Auctioneers. |
TOOTH POWDER. —A superior article that
will give the Teeth a pearly whiteness, —
strengthen the gums and sweeten the breath.
Also, —A good assortment of fine Tooth Brushes.
For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY & Co.
nov 18
F. A. MAUGE,
IMPORTER OF FRENCH TRAVELLING and
FANCY BASKETS, has constantly on hand
an extensive and handsome assortment at his stoie.
No. 130 Broad street, Augusta. Aiso, he has an
nexed to the above business. Fancy Straw Bags,
Oil Cloth Reticules, Tooth Brushes, fancy Specta
cle Cases, Shaving Brushes, and a great variety of
Fancy Straw Baskets, &c. ate. all ot which will be
sold at low prices. sept 12
CRACO VIENNE BUTTONS for Ladies ; Log
Cabin Necklaces ; new style Reticules, Stc.;
Log Cabin Brooches ;U. K. do.; Log Cabin Keys,
and Hard Cider and Eagle Pins, Sic.
Also —A fine assortment of Silver Spoons, Forks,
Cups, Pitchers, and Breakfast and Tea Sets.
For sale by CLARK, RACKETT, & CO.
nov 3
AUGUST AFEilf ALE SEMINARY.
THE duties of this SEMINARY will be resumed
on the 18th of O *ober, by Mrs H. L. Morse,
assisted by competent and efficient Teachers. All
the branches of a complete English Education will
be taught. Also French and other Languages;
Vocal and Instrumental Music, and Drawing and
Painting in all their branches.
terms. pr. qr. of 3 mos.
For English—from $8 to sls 00
“ French and other Languages 10 00
« Music on the Piano, 20 00
« “ “ “ Guitar, 10 00
“ Drawing and Painting, 12 00
“ Boarding and Lodging, lights and fuel, 50 00
A limited number of young ladies can be com
fortably accommodated in the immediate family of
Mrs Morse, whose attention will be devoted to
their morals and deportment. sept 23-ts
The Edgefield Advertiser will insert
above three times and forward bill.
LAW NOTIC E.
A f \ old friends and rhe public are informed,
J.V Jl that 1 have resumed the practice of th.-
L.V.W , and have taken into co-partnership my sun.
John James Flournov.
Our Office is in Augusta, on the second floor of i
the Lnited States Hotel, next door above Mr Cos
ke.y. [nov 25-tf] TIIOS. FLOURNOY.
RAGGING, ROPE, AC.
PCOI fc PIECES 44 inch Ragging, a !?■ lbs. j
•/"M J per yard;
200 coils Bute Rope ;
•>o ps. heavy milled and bleached Sucking;
1 bale plaid and striped Hemp Carpeting.
For sale by GARDELLF. A RHIND.
oct 23 t s
MILUXERV AND DRESS AIAK.I.^*;.
MISS HAINES, Milliner and Dress Maker,
h*s removed to the first house above the
Methodist Church on Green street, and would be
thankful loi a continuance of the pationage here
tofore extended.
All orders executed with neatness and despatch,
nov 12 ts
SI rKGIC AL INSTRI M ENT 8 .
A DENKRAL assortment of SURGICAL IN
-jTjL IRL MENTS of the best English and Ame
rican manufacture, kept constantly on hand and
lor sale by us, at very reasonable prices.
All ordeis for Instruments to be made to order,
executed at shortest notice.
GARVIN & HAINES,
dec 1-tt Druggists.
ALMONDS.
A SACKS fresh Almonds, just received and
111 for sale by VV. E. JACKSON,
april 27 Auctioneer.
AT PRIVATE SALE.
(3}f\ BBLS New CANAL FLOUR, a first rate
article. Just received and for sale by
oct 6 W. E. J AC KSON, Auctioneer.
DRUG STOKE.
M. D’ANTIGNAC, (Late Turpin & D’
▼ ▼ Antignac,) has removed two doors below
his former stand, to the Stare recently occupied by
E. W. Spuftbrd, and is now receiving in addition !
to his former stock, a large supply of
DRUGS & MEDICINES,
WHITE LEAD,
LINSEED OIL,
BEST SPERM OIL,
WINDOW GLASS, &c. &r.
All of which Will be sold low, aud on accommo
dating terms.
Having purchased the notes and accounts of lb *
late firm oi J urpin & D,Antignac, he particular. . j
requests those indebted to make early payment. * j
ort S * ts !
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
THE subscriber has made arrangements wit ;
the most extensive Instrument makers in the ‘
Union, and is now and will hereafter be supplied I
with all the various Surgical Instruments in com- j
rnoa use, and can, at short notice, have Instruments j
of any description made to order.
Physicians will please call and examine his I
stock and prices. WM. M. D’ANTIGNAC
oct S-ts Druggist.
MUSIC TUITION.
THEODORE GROE.NEVELT, Profeessor if
Music, pioposes to commence a course of in
| struction on the Flute at an early period, at the
! Music Room of Mr. H Parsons. Gentlemen wish
i ing to join a class, will please leave their names
! with Mr. Parsons,or at Mrs. Cart’s boarding-house.
| He will also give lessons on the Piano Forte"
Guitar, Clarionette, and Violoncello.
nov 18 ts
EXCHANGE COFFEE HOUSE,
No. 228 Broadest., Augusta, Geo.
THE Subscribers would beg a a
‘ leave to inform their friends and ffSsffl
m [ = the public, and strangers in par- |iS|i||
ticular. that they have opened the above estaulish
ment, directly opposite the Chronicle and Sentinel
Office and the Georgia Railroad Bank—formerly
known as Hall’s Carriage Repository.
In opening the aoove House, no pains has been
spared to render the sojourn of their friends and 1
customers agreeable and pleasant. Their Bar is
stocked with the choices Liquors, Wines, Segars,
&e. In connexion with the establishment they
have opened a RESTAURATEUR, where travel
lers or transient customers can always obtain a
Breakfast, Dinner, or Supper, of Flesh. Fish, Fowl
Oysters, kc., of the choicest kind, which will be*
served at the shortest notice. On the arrival of
the Savannah boats they will receive a large sup
ply of fresh Oysters—as they have an agent in Sa
vannah to select their stocii of Oysters, the public '
may rely on obtaining at this establishment a bet- t
ter article than can be had elsewhere. Their ,
House will oe open at all hours. Passengers by ]
the Railroads will find it to their advantage to call,
as they can obtain their refreshments at any time -
a d be in readiness for the 6 o’clock train of cars
that leave Augusta for the north and south.
Boarde.s can be accommodated by the dav, week
or month. No pains will he spared to give' satis
faction to all who may favor them with a call, as
their Larder is stocked with the best the market
affords. MILLER & BUTTERFIELD. j
N, B. —Their Staoling arrangements are such
that they feel satisfied they will give general satis
faction. dec 3 1m
CLOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
NO. 242 BROAD-ST., SEAR THE U. S. HOTEL.
and fashionable
plex, Lepine, and Vei
tical Watches, of the most approved makers.
Also —Fine Mantle Clocks and Flower Vases, a
general assortment of Jewelry and Silver Ware, j
Also, fine Gnus and Pistols, with a variety of other
articles usually Kept in his line of business, which
he will sell on reasonable terras, and respectfully
solicits a share of public pationage.
G. C. GORDON.
N. B.—Clocks, Watches, and Jewelry careful!
repaired, and warranted. nov9-ly
geon Dentist, has removed to the residence
No. 242 Broad street, over the Watch and Jewelry
Store of Mr. G. C. Gordon. oct 13-ls
CABINET FURNITURE.
THE subscribers have
in store, and are daily re
r.. ceiving a choice selection
Hos elegant Cabinet FUR
NITURE, which they offer i
at prices to suit the times.
They are also prepared to
manufacture in this place <
all articles in their line, <
■ and will pay strict atten
tion to orders. Repairing promptly and neatly ex- 1
ecated, at reasonable charges. - 1
nor 9 JOHN_HIGGINS k CO_
HAMPTON COURSE.
The Races over this Course will commence on
the 14th inst
On Monday —Colt stake —$500 entrance —ave en
tries. Mile heats.
On Tuesday 15th —2 miie heats. Purse s4oo^
On Wednesday 16th —3 mile hdats. Pur«e sooo.
On Thursday 1 Ti h — 4 mile heats. Purse SBOO.
On Friday 18th —best three in five —mile heats.
Purse S3OO.
On Saturday ]9th—Colt stake—slooo entrance.
Seven entries. 2 mile heats.
Great sport is anticipated; as Boston, Gano,
Omega, Wonder , Fordam, Fanny, Santa Anna, and j
a host of other crack Nags, will honor the Course I
with their appearance. S. SHELTON, J
dec 3 Proprietor. 1
PUBLIC SALES.
ULSSELI, Ac HI Tflfl\SO\.
THIS DAY,
U il! It sold in front of our store, ai 4$ o’clock. to
close sundry consignment*,
6 this. ckoue WHISK EV.
4;j,oo<J ass u ted Segars.
11 kegs Goshen Butter.
26 barrel* Onions.
*■ Irish Potatoes.
JO *• Country Flour.
12 doz. assorted Cordra’s.
4U coils Manilla Rope.
~ do/. Looking Glasses.
Matrasses. Bedsteads, Ac.
Tenns cttth. | 0
- ' <
, (> KEN'I, from the Ist October, tin
jig I *“»** sn }Ml tenements on Tel fair-street
neail\ Homing my residence. Apply at
sept'u" 00 ' FAI L KIZSJ MMONS.
iIOIN TR V 1’ O R K.— The subscriber ha* a
•V quantity ot Country raised Pork for sale at
-Urs. Iso well s plantation. Apply soon.
. <tec 8 3t JOSEPH WARE.
SHARES ot Bank of Augusta Stock
I'* do Oeo. Ins. &, Trust Co. Stock-
Por saie by W. K. JACKSON, Auctioneer.
_____ 5t ’
***** assortment ju*t received and
lor sale low. at the Watch i: Jewelry Stoie
01 . C.. C. GORDON.
dec o-lw nearjhe United States Hotel.
KK’F..— A fresh supply just received, and will
, be kept constantly on hand, and for sale ui
quantities to suit purchasers, by
nov 2 °-l* GARDELLE & RHIND.
DUPONT’S POWDER.—oOO kegs FFFg. spoiT
mg Powder.
60 | kegs do. do.
16 kegs “ Eagle” Powder, in canisters.
1000 do. Blasting do^
Just received and for sale by
oct 28 GARDELLE & RHIND.
COUGHS AND COLDS—French Juiube
Paste, 1
Hoarhound Candies (superior,)
Ellelhorn’s Hoarhound Lozenges,
American Cough Drops,
New England Cough Syrup,
and other celebrated remedies for Coughs and
Colds,forsale by HAVILAND. RLSLEV& Co
dec S
\ r EAS'D POWDERS, for raising Buckwheat and
Batter Cakes perfectly light, and ready for
baking the instant they are mixed. With these
powders any quantity can be prepared in a few
minutes, which renders their use more convenient
than yeast, and avoids tho possibility of ever
having sour cakes—a superior article, with direc
tions. For sale by
nov 13 HAVILAND, RISLEY & CO.
Cl ENUINE COLOGNE WATER. Farina’s
I genuine Cologne Water, in long and shot I
bottles, warranted of the very best quality; for saie
n boxes ot hall a dozen each, for family use, oi
by single bottles.
Also, a large assortment of Fancy Soaps, Odorous
Waters, Extracts, Hair Oils, and Curling Fluids,
of the best quality, at Apothecary Hall, 232 Broad
street, by GARVIN it HAINES,
nov 26
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.—Lost on Satur
day evening, while going to the Georgia Rail
road, a Pocket Book containing several bank bills,
and other papers of no value but to the owner. The
above reward will be paid on the delivery of the
pocket book with all the papers, to
GARVIN <fc HAINES,
I Druggists.
iil XTRACT OF ROSES.—Hose Water, Milk
~_A ol Roses, some splendid Cologne Water, real
French and American ; Florida Water, Honey Wa
ter, Lavender Water,Macassar Oil, genuine, Bear’s
Oil, Indian Dye, Essence of Tvre, Xc., &c.
For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY & Co.
dec S
SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS.—Forty dif
ferent varieties, among which are
American Saponaceous Compound,")
Guerlain’s Ambrosial Cream, [. p
Langier’s Oleophane, ( iQ ' o,s -
Ring’s Verbena Cream, j
Rose, Aimond, Musk, Palm, Olive, &c. &c.
Also, a good assortment of line scented, cuar
Toilet and Shaving Soaps, in small boxes, smta
ble for retailers and family use. from the most cel
ebrated manufactories in this country and Europe.
For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY &, Co.
dec 8
H iVILAXD,RISLtT & f’O..
AGENTS FOR THE
Melv i 11 Laboratory,
OFFER for sale, m quantities to suit pujeha
sers,
Melvill’s Black Ink,in 4,6,8, 10, 12 and 24 cz
bottles.
Melvill’s Black Ink Powder.
Melvill’s Red luk.
Melvill’s Paste Blacking, 3 sizes.
Melvill’s Water Proof Paste for Leather.
Melvill’s Leather Varnisn.
These articles from loug use have established a
reputation unsurpassed by any other of the kind
now before the public. ’ nov 13
GEORGIA KAIL-KOAH.
FREIGHT REDUCED ON COTTON.
Inconsequence of the failure of the crop, the
freight on Cotton will be reduced to the following
rates per bale, after the 22d instant :
From Warrenton to Augusta, $1 (JO
Cumming, “ I 00
Crawford ville, “ 1 JO
Jefferson Hall, “ 1 15
Greensboro, *•' I 20
Buckhead, “ 1 26
Woodville, and > t , . qr
Head of Athens Br. y *
Round Dales not to exceed 376 lbs., and square
bales 425 lbs. For the excess shove these weights,
half cent per 100 lbs, per mile. All bales torn
while :n possession of the Company, will be mend
ed at their expense. Business will commence re
gularly on the Alhen* Branch after tho 22d insl.
A passenger Car will be atta.hed to the freight
train leaving Augusta on Mondays, Wednesdays ,
and Fridays, at 7 o'clock, A. M., Buckneau at 6$
o’clock on Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays.
RICHARD PETERS, Jr.,
nov 17-trwltw ts Nupfenntei.d't Transp’p.
NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.
A TRI-WEEKLY LINE OF FOUR HORSE
COACHES is now running from Rome, FJo» d
County, Ga.,to Gunter’s Landing.upci Tennessee
River, in Alabama, forming a connection between
the Stage Line now in operation, from the head of
the Georgia Rail Hoad to Rome, and the Steam-
Boal and Rail Koal Line from Gunter’s Landing
to Tuscumbia.
PirBLIC SAILS.
This Line will 1< ave Rome every Monday, Wed
nesday and Friday morning, and arrive at (Rioter's
Landing on the evening of the same days. Re
turning, will leave Gunter’s Landing every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday morning, and arrive
in Rome on the evening of the same days, thus
forming an uninterrupted intercommunication be
tween °the City of New York and Tuscurabra,
North Alabama, where Travellers wiil find Stages
to convey them in<every desirable direction. The.
time occupied in travelling from New York to Tus
cumbia, will be as follows: Four days from New
York to Greensboro. Ga., at the Head of the Rail
Road ; three days from thence to Gunter’s Land
ing, Alabama, and one day from thence to Tus
cumbia. Travellers to Huntsville and Nashville,
will leave this Line at Gunter’s Landing, ami ar
rive in Huntsville on the morning of the Bth day
from New York, and in Nashville, on the 9tk.
Travellers to Memphis, Tennessee, and Columbus,
Mississippi, will arrive in those places in 10 days
from New York. There will be a saving m the
time at present occupied between the several pla
ces of about one week, with the additional advan
tage important particularly to Mercnants.) of
through most of the principal «itk-s in the
Union -V WILSON St CO.
Rome #ctobar 22.1840. f.