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* PPLING MALE ACADEMY will be opened JL\ 011 the second Monday in January, 1841, in of WM. H. COOK, f ° W. WILLIAMS, Sec. B. Trus. ■ Appling, Dec. 24. 184 J. vr4t ■pIIRST NOTICE. —The subscriber has about ■<* twenty acres of land, lying opposite and Kai the termination of the Georgia Rail Road, Krst of Madison, which he offeis for sale in lots Kjitable for business. The presen * Depot being Bonsi lered too contracted for the business which Bust be done here, another point will ne-essariiy Rave to be occupied, and perhaps there is none so Kgible as the point now offered. ¥ If a suitable number of lots can be disposed ot, ■rrangements will oe made for the opening a urge Sara pus, for the accommodation ol w agon*. ■ Terms will be made easy. E. E. JONES. I Madison, December 24, 1340. w - m AS ORDINANCE. As Ordinance, to amend the tilth clause of the i thirty-fifth section of the General Ordinance, re- I Jative to certain taxes. Be it ordained by the City Council of Augusta, nd it is hereby ordained by the authority of the nine. That stocks of taxable merchandise brought p this City and expi-sed for sale, after the period f masing returns, shall be subject to the payment a tax of a quarter of one percent, on the value hereof, which value shall be the cost of the same, t nd shall be ascertained by tiie oath ol the owner hereof or his agent, who shall be called on by the ;itv Marshal to make a return of the value of such neo handise on oath ; and on failure of such agent [ir owner, to make such return on oalli, the City Jdaishal shall pioceed to fix the value according to tbe best evidence to be obtained, and levy the tax accordingly. Sec 2. And be it farther ordained by the au thority aforesaid , That all Ordinances, and parts B f Ordinances, militating against this Ordinance, be. and the same are hereby repealed. Done in Council, this 17th dav of December 1840. D. ROOK, Mayor. S. H. Oliver, Clerk. dec 24-2 t AN ORDINANCE. An Ordinance, imposing a Tax on sales at Pub lic Auction. Be it ordained by the City I ouncil of Augusta, end it is hereby oraained by the authority of tne tme, That tbeie shall be a tax of two per cent, imposed on the amount of sales hereafter made at publO auction, within the corporate limits of the I City of Augusta, except on real estate, negroes,! ; and shares of the capital stock of banking, or other | joint stock companies, the tax on svhicn shall be one half of one per cent.; but no tax*shall be le vied on sales made by virtue of ’egal process, or by exccufors, administrators, or guardians. Done in Council, this ITthdayof December, 1840. D. HOOK, Mayor, i S. H. Oliver, Clerk. dec 24-2 t j AN ORDINANCE. An Ordinance to create the office of Superintendent of Streets, Drains, Water-works, Stc., and to fix the salaiy of the same. Be it ordained by the City Council of Augusta , and it is hereby ordain.d by the authority of the same: That on the first Saturday in every year, the City Council will elect an officer, to be known as the Superintendent of Streets, Drains. Water woiks, and all other public works, when ordered, under the direction of the Mayor and Council; to hold his office for one year, and until his successor ibali be appointed, with a salary ol eight hundred dollars per annum, and that during the existence of I his Ordinance, the office of Street Officer be abolished. Dune in Council, this 17th day of Dec., IS4O. D. HOOK Mayor. S. H. Oliver, Clerk. __ dec 24-2 t j AN ORDINANCE. i An Ordinance, amendatory of the sth clause of the i 36th section of the General Ordinance. “ There shall be annually appointed eight good and efficient men, who shall be known and denom inated the City Watch. The said City Watch shall be mustered at the Guard room at S’clock on every evening, and shall be under the control and direc tion of the City Marshal, whose duty it shall be to detail for patrol duty four; he shall prescribe their route and direct the time of service, when they shall be relieved by the remaining four. Each indi vidual of said City Watch shall be paid one dol or per night for each and every night of service ren dered, from and after the Ist Saturday in January next.” Dune in Council,this 19th dav of December, 1840. D. HOOK, Mayor. 8. H. Oliver, Clerk. dec 24-2 t AN ORDINANCE. All Ordinance to levy a Tax on Equestrian Ex hibitions, and for other purposes. Be it ordained by the City Council of Augusta, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, That fiom and after the passage of this Or dinance, there shall be a tax levied on ail eques trian exhibitions for pay, at the Circus or else where, in the City of Augusta, of ten dollars for eveiy time such exhibition shall be presented, if between sunrise and sunset; such exhibi tion take place after sunset, the tax on the same shall be twenty dollars for every time of perform ance, to be collected daily by the City Marshal. Sec 2. And be it further ordained by the author ity afore said, That if the aforesaid tax shall not be paid to the City Marshal on demand, execution shall issue forthwith against the property of the person or persons liable for the same.* Sec 3. And be it further ordained by the author ity aforesaid, That all ordinances and parts of ordi nances militating against this ordinance, be, and the same are hereby repealed. Done in Council this 19th day of December, 1840. D. HOOK, Mayor.* I 8. H, Oliver. Clerk. dec 24-2t^ AN ORDINANCE. An Ordinance levying a tax on merchandize sold on commission or at private sale, not returned at the usual period, Ac. Be it ordained by the City Council of Augusta, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the tame, That fiom and after the first ol January nest, there shall be a lax of one eighth of one p; r cent, on all taxable merchandise sold on commis iion at private sale in the City of Augusta, which may not have been returned for taxation at the usual period; and that it shall be the duty of ail persons who may have sold any such goods on com mission, to embrace all such sales in his or her next tax returns, and to pay the tax hereby imposed thereon at the period of paying his or her tax there after. Bec. 2. And be it farther o r dained by the <xu thority aforesaid. That il any person or persons shall neglect or refuse to make such return, he or they shall be subject to the same penalty as per com making default in ihe return of the general ax-'ts as provided for in the 34th section of the Ordinance. Done in Council, this 19th day of December, 1810. t D. HOOK, Mayor. s- H. Oliver, Clerk. dec 24-2t^ (T ENGINE COLOGNE WATER. Farina’s W genuine Cologne Water, in long and short bottles, warranted of the very best quality; for sale n boxes of half 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 etreet, by GARVIN & HAINES, noy 25 OILS AND PAINTS.—PaIe Winter Strained Lamp Oil, Pale Fall Strained Lamp Oil, ** Whale “ Train “ Linseed ** In quantities to suit purchasers. Alio, a general assortment of Paints, Window Glass, &c. &c. For sale by GARVIN & HAINT-S, oct 14 232 Broad-street, BUTTER, CHEESE, &c. 4 (3) FIRKINS choice Goshen Butter. X 15 boxes “ “ Cheese. 40 “ No. 1 Herring. Just arrived, and for sale bv nov 3 W. E. JACKSON. T music tlttionT” HEODORE GKOENEVELT, Profeessor of Music, pioposes to commence a course of in struction on the Flute at an early period, at the Music Room of Mr. H Parson*. Gentlemen wish- to join a class, will please leave their names. Parsons,or at Mrs. Cart’s boarding-house He will also give lessons on the Piano Forte Guitar, Clarionctte, and Violoncello, aov 28 if fV%O RENT.—The Plantation adjoining Augusta, JL belonging to the estate ©f M. Vcrdery, deceas ed. If not disposed of before, will be offered pub licly at the lower market house, on the first day of January next. At the same time and place, several Negroes will be hired. Apply to LEON P. DUGAS, / .. . A. N. VERDERY, 5 *** December 23, 1840. 3t WIGS, TOUPEES, Arc. &c. f|>o all who stand in need of a good suit of Hair, X Mr. QDIKK, of New York, who has just arrived in this city, on his annual tour or duty, is now ready to receive the calls of all who stand in need of his professional services, in the way of a mndeiate or luxuriant HEAD OF HAIR. All who may require that ornament, a good vuit of HAIR, cannot fail being suited, by giving him an early call, as his stay is limited to a few days. He will at ail times be found during his stay, at the Eagle & Phoenix Hotel. dec 23-3 t 0 $25 REWARD. —P.anaway from the subscriber, in the month of August last, a Negro woman by the name of LOUISA EVANS, formerly the pioperty of Colonel Evans, of Augusta ; yellow complected, about 35 yeais old, acquiline nose, very bright, intelligent look. No doubt but what she is harbored by some persons in Augusta, Macon, or Columbus, Ga., as she has acquaintances in these place. A reward of Tweniv-five Dollars will be paid, if delivered in this .State* JOSEPH WOODS, dec 23-vv4t Hamburg, S. C. Milledgeville Recorder and Macon Mes senger, will copy the above thiee times each, and charge this olfice. VJ" F.W BOOKS.—Lives of the most eminent X n French Writers, including Voltaire, Rosseau, Corneille, Molicre, Miiabeau, Madame De Stael, &c. &c., by Mrs. Shelley. The “Abbey,” and other tales, by Mrs. Gore. No. XV. “ Master Humphrey’s Clock.” Just received and for sale by H. A. RICHMOND, dec 22 3t A N assortment of INDIA RUBBER BALLS, J\ just received and for sale bv dec 22-ts GARVIN & HAINES. ON CONSIGNMENT—SO bags Bio COFFEE, expected to arrive this day. For sale by dec 22-31 HOPKINS & STOVALL. IOST. —In this city, on Saturday last, a lady’s i RING, with a small diamond set. The finder ; will be liberally rewarded by leaving il at this office. ' dec 22-3 t Mechanics’ Bank, Augusta,? December 21, 184 t. 3 AN election for nine DIRECTORS, to manage the affairs of this Institution for the ensuing year, will be held at the Banking House, on Mon day, the 4th day of January, 1841, between the hours of 10 o’clock, A. M., and 2 o’clock, P. M. dec 22-td GEO. VV. LAMAR, Cashier, Mechanics’ Bank, Augusta,? December 21. 1840. 3 fIIHIS Bank will be closed on FRIDAY, the 26th, X (Christmas day ) Persons having business with the Bank on that day, aie requested to attend to it on Thursday, the 24th. dec 22-3 t GEO. W. LAMAR, Cashier. Bank State of Georgia, ? Branch at Augusta, Dec. 21, 184'). 3 (NHRISTMAS DAY being on Friday next, the J regular discount day at this Bank, Wednesday I will be offering day, and the Board will meet on ! Thursday, to transact such business of discounts as i is attended to on Friday ; the payments due on : Friday, to be paid on Thursday, i dec 22-3 t I. HENRY, Cashier. | —Person; wishing to lease the right ! Lsi lor a Ferry over the Savannah River, below the site of the new Bridge, in terms of the resolu tion of the City Council of Augusta, passed on the 12lh inst , will please hand in sealed proposals on or before the 2sth inst, to 8. H. ULIV EK, dec 22 Clerk C. C. A, “ To cough, or not to cough —that is the question. Whether ’lis better in the the chest, to suffer, The racks and torture ol outrageous coughing. Or to take means against these common troubles, And by Lozenges, end them ?” i SUPPLY of Sherman’s COUGH LOZENGES, TjL Just received and for sale by dec 22-ts GARVIN & HAINES. jVJOTICE. —The Honorable, the City Council, - ¥ will on Saturday, the 2d January, 1841, elect the following officers, viz : Collector and Treasurer, with a salary of SI2OO Clerk of Council and Police, (including Digest,) do 1200 City Marshal and Captain of Guard do 1600 Jailor, do 700 Three Constables, do each 600 Clerk of Lower Market, do 550 Clerk of Upper Market, do 50 Keeper of Magazine, do 200 Keeper of City Clock, do 75 Superiutendant of Streets, stc. do 800 City Sheiiff, Fees. Clerk Coun Common Pleas, Fees. City Surveyor, Fees. Eight Watchmen, per night, $1 00 Contracts for lighting the Lamps, for one year from the date, will also be received ; and 4 Vendue Masters be appointed. Published bv order of the City Council. dec 22 * S. H. OLIVER, Clerk. OII’CATION AS TEACHER WANTED.—A Young Lady, from a popular Female Institute in the North, qualified to give instruction in all the l branches of a liberal education, desires to make an I engagement as Instructress in some Female Acade * my for the ensuing year. Satisfactory references of competency and capacity given. Address CC, post paid, care of the editors of the Sentinel, dec 21 trwlSt IVIOR COUGHS AND COLDS—French Jujube 1 Piste, lioarhound Candies (superior,) Ellethorn’s Hoarhound Lozenges, American Cough Drops, New England Cough Syrup, and other celebrated remedies for Coughs and Colds, for sale by HAVILAND.RISLEY & Co. dec 8 LOST —On the WTightsboio road, between this city and Butler’s < reek, a Leather POCKET BOOK, containing sundry accounts due the sub scribers. Ail 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 wi.l be given to any one who will return said Pocket Book and con tents. HAND & SCRANTON, nov 6 ts \J r EAST 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 the possibility of ever having sour cakes —a superior article, with direc tions, For sale by nov 13 HAVILAND, RISLEY & CO. DUPONT’S POWDER.—oOO kegs FFFg. sport ing Powder. 50 | kegs do. do. 15 kegs “ Eagle” Powder, in canisters. 1000 do. Blasting do. Just received and lor sale by oct 28 GARDELLE & RHINO. PIANOS, PIANOS, PIANOS. CA. PLAIT & Co. having just received • tneir sp endid assortment of Piano Fortes, comprising twenty in number, a ;d from several different manufactories, of which are Lord & Comston, Boston, T. Gilbert, of Boston, also the New-York Manufacturing to. and Meacham’s, ol Albany, besides others, which we now offer to the public twenty percent less than they have here tofore 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 wph the utmost confidence. dec 10 PIANO rOItTKS, AT MANUFACTURERS’ TRICES. r T¥ PARSONS offers for sale Piano Fortes from I[ , CBICKERING fc MACKAY’S,of Boston, K. N UNNS.CL ARK Si Co. and S i’ODARD, WOR CESTER & DUNHAM, of New York, at the low est Factory Prices, adding freight and exchange only. Orders will be received for instruments on the same terras, and no advance required until the in strument is received and approved, tf-dec II SOUTH CAROLINA RAIL-ROAD SCRIP,— for sa;e at par by dee 19-dlw PECK A DEARING. {JIL\ER SPOONS, Silver Fork?, &c. A goop kJ assortment, for sale by 6 nov 3 CLARK, RACKRTT & CO. RiCE —A f,esh supply just received, and. will be kept constants on hand, and for sale in quantities to suit purchasers, by nov 20-ts GARDELLE & RHIND. 1 AMP OIL A supply of best Bleached Lanin A Or., just received and for sale bv decl ° GARVIN &* HAINES. OLD PEACH BRANDY—A choice article, foi sale by SIBLEY & CRAPON. i Hamburg, August 10, IS4O. LIME.- 123 barrels of LIME, in fine order ! landing, and for saie bv uct 20 " W. E. JACKSON. EATSFOOT OIL. —A good article ol Ne ;ts- Xol fuot Oil for Harness. For sale bv nov H GARVIN & HAINES. COM POUN D BONESET CANDY—For thecu of Colds and Coughs. A very pleasant arti cle. For sale by ' GARVIN &. HAINES. ! nov 28 rBIRAIN OIL, &c.—Train Oil, Plaster Pans and i J_ Gilder’s Whiting, for sale in quantities to suit purchasers, by GARVIN <v HAINES, oct 14 READ\ MADE CLOTHING.—Just received a large supply of VV inter Clothing, compri sing almost every article in our line, which are of fered for saie low by J. D. CRANE & CO. nov 14 _______ d&w2m ON C(INSIGNMEN I", 7ol)"sacks LIVERP(h7L SALT, expected to arrive by boats this day, for sale by HOPKINS ii STOVALL, dec 17 iw DIMES FOR SALE.—Dimes and Half Dimes always on hand to suit purchasers. Also—American Gold, for sale by PECK & DEARING, dec 17 1m Under Masonic Hall. ADVANCES will be made, in Checks at sight, on Cotton consigned to our friends in Charles ton. GARDELLE K RHIND. nov 4 ts lIME. —300 casks Lime, first quality, and in i good order, expected to arrive, will be sold low from the wharf, by oct 28 ts GARDELLE & RHIND. Bulbous roors,hyacinths,& c .— a se lected assortment of elegant Bulbous Roots, Hy acinths, Dahlias, Lc., just received and for sale by GARVIN k. HAINES, dec 10 Cl RACOVIENNE BUTTONS for Ladies; Log' > Cabin Necklaces; new styie Reticules, Sic. ; Log Cabin Biooches ;O. K. do.; Log Cabin Keys, and Hard Cide. and Eagle Pins, Xc, Also —A fine assoitment of Silver Spoons,Forks, Cups, Pitchers, and Breakfast and Tea Sets. EOl sale bj CLARK, RACKET!’, Si CO. nov 3 A T PRIVATE SALE.—A desirable Residence,' J\_ with one hundred and fifty acres oj,' land, on the Sand Hill*, near Augusta. ALSO, A good two horse Barouche and Harness. RUSSELL ii HUTCHINSON, oct 23 Auctioneers. WATCHES. —Fine Gold and Silver Lever, and Duplex Watches, warranted topcifoim well. Also, Independent Second Watches, lor timing horses. For sale very low by nov 3 CLARK, RAC KEPT & Co. rpOOTH POWDER.—A superior article that §_ will give the Teeth a pearly whiteness, — stiengthen the gums and sweeten the breath. Also, —A good assoitment of une Tooth Brushes. I For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY x Co. j auv IS EXTRACT OF ROSES.—Hose Water, Milk ; of Roses, some splendid Cologne Water, real 1 French and American ; Florida Water, Honey Wa- ; ter, Laveader Water,Macassar (»i!, genuine, Bear’s Oil, Indian Dye, Essence of Tvre, &c.. &c. For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY & Co. dec 8 IMyTATCH MAKER. —The subscriber has re- • ff moved to No. 137 Broad street, near the { Centre stieet market, where he carefully repairs j 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 and Laales made to order. A small rem nant of Watches, Jewelry and Silver Ware for sale at low prices. JOHN GUIMARIN. dec 10 ly SHAVING AND TOILET SOAPS. FORTY different varieties, among which are i Ameican Saponaceous Compound, Guerland’s Ambrosial Cream, I- r> . Langier’s Oleophane, Pots. Ring’s Veibena Cream, J Rose, Almond, Musk, Palm, Olive, &c. &c. From the most celebrated manufactories in this country and Europe. For sale bv ov 18-ts HAVILAND, RISLEY & CO. 'j^TOTICE. —All persons indebted to the estate of Jeremiah Butt, senior, deceased, of War ren county, will make immediate payment, and those having demands against said estate, will pre sent them within the time prescribed by law. JAMEB S. JONES,"y WM. P. BUTT, CEx’rs. M. M. BUTT, 3 December 18, 1840. — . Council Chamber, Dec. 5, IS4O. ! ON motion Resolved, That Thursday, the 31st , December, 1840, be set apart as a day of Public Thanksgiving, and that his Honor, the Mayor, be requested to issue his Pioclamation to that effect. Extract from the minutes. 8. H. OLIVER, Clerk. PROCLAMATION. In conformity with ihe foregoing Resolution,lll. 1 Daniel Hook, Mayor of the city of Augusta, do hereby set apart Thursday, the thirty-tiist day ol ■ this month, a« a day of Public Thanksgiving to Almighty God for again blessing our city with its accustomed goon health, and do also eat neatly re commend all citizeni to suspend their usual busi ness and assemble in their icspective places of worship, to render unto Him their united tribute ot thanks for this great blessing, and to supplicate a continuance of Divine favor for our City and Country. DANIEL HOOK, Mayor C. A. Augusta, December 17, IS4O. NOTICE. A LBERT ADAMS would respectfully announce to the Ladies of Augusta and vicinity that he has just arrived in this city with a newly invented machine for pressing Bonnets, and is now piepared to Bleach, Press, and alter Straw, Florence, and Leghorn Bonnets in the best and must fashionable style, removing the spots and cleansing them so they will be nearly a? good as new. Orders from the country solicited, which will be oromptly and faithfully executed. Chaigos will be reasonable —and no work delivered until paid for. N. B.—Wanted two or three Girls who have had some experience in sewing straw ; also, seve ral apprentices to the above business. A good assortment of fine Leghorn and Straw Bonnets for sale. Rooms up stairs, round the coiner of Campbell and Broad streets, formerly occupied by Mcssis. A. J. Si T. W. Miller. sw3in-uov 20 I^TOTICE. —Will be hired on the first Monday of January next, at the lower market in this city, if not previously hired, several NEGROES. Also, 4 or 5 HORSES will be sold on the same day. Persons wishing to hire, would co well to call and select for themselves. subscriber may be found at Messrs. Austin & Co’s. Drug Store, two doors below the Eagle Sc Phceuix Hotel, dec 17-mv2w P. H. MANTZ. FRESH GARDEN SEED.—A large and~ex tensive assortment of fresh EscrrsH Gab den Sxeb always on hand, and suited to the ap proaching season, at wholesale or reta.L All or ders from merchants, Planters, and others, execu ted with neatness and despatch, nov 3b w&trw GARVIN St HAINES. RENT, from the Ist October, th« | .-IW three small tenements on Telfair-street. . nearly fronting my residence. Apply at my residence. PAUL FIZSIMMONS. sept 14 t s TO RENT.—The Store on Broad str.. No. 247, now occupied by Messrs. J. W. i k T. S. Stoy. I Also, the two Stores above, being Nos. 249 and 251. Apply to ' j |: HENRY H. GUMMING. 4 0 RENT.—At low* prices, until the |«ipß October next, the following Stores and Dwellings. 1 ossession given immediately. 1 he Store No, iios Broad street. ■ r “ “ 209 cor. Broad and Campbell sts. The Dwelling No. 207 Broad street, over Russell '■ k Hutchinson’s Store. ! 1 lie Cellar under Brown S: McCaflerty’s Print ing (tffice. i he Dwelling on Campbell street, fronting east 1 end Jones street. '1 he Dwel.ingon Campbell st., next the above, j near Reynold street. j Rents payable ist April and Ist October, by notes with approved endorsers. Tenants to pay for the use of Hydrants. Apply at the Bank of; ! Augusta, to GEORGE M. THEVV. dec 12 sw3w ; EG ROES TO HIRE.—WiII be hired at the Plantation of John Howard, deceased, Co j lumbia county, on WEDNESDAY, the 3Utn De | cembcr, for the ensuing year, a large number of Field Hands, Men, Women, Boys, See. Notes with approved security will be required, dec 19 t2BDec ■V’TEGROES TO HlßE.—Several Negroes for ,1 N tnc next year, among whom are House Ser vants, Draymen, Work Hands, men, women and j half grown girls and boys. WM. BOSTWICK. dee 17 3w* CHARLESTON TH EATKE. nmiE public is respectfully informed that the J celebrated Mam’selle FANNY ELSLER is engaged for three nights only at the above Theatre. ! Her hist performance will be on Wednesday the 23d instant. The Charleston Theatre will be the only establishment in which Miss Fanky Elsler j will appear in lias part of the country. dec 21 _ _ * d4t i TEN DOS LARS REWARD. IOST, from the Omnibus, on theeveningof 19th J inst.,a Black Leather Trunk, with bellows top. Ihe trunk is about 2G inches long, contain | ing wealing app. rel and papers of no use to any but the owner. Any person who will deliver said | Trunk, or give information where it can be found, at the General Stage Office adjoining the Eagle and Phoenix Hotel, shall receive the above reward. dec 21 dlw IKON S T ORE, Savannah , Ga. subscribers inform their friends and the I j i public generally, that they have opened the i above named store, in this city, where they will i constantly keep on hand, a full and complete assort- ! ment of iron. Nail lions. Nails, .Steel of all . kinds, Cart and Wagon Boxes, &.c., ire., and now oiler for sale on accommodating terms, viz: 5U Tons Sweeds Iron, 30 “ English “ 30 “ American “ 2 “ Sheet “ 2 “ Booiler “ 40 Bundles Hoop “ 40 “ Band “ 30 “ Nail Rods, 20 “ Shapes, American, German, Cast and Spring Steel Cart ' and Wagon Boxes. 50b Kegs Nails, assorted sizes. HUNTINGTON, WRIGHT & CO. Savannah, Dec 21 dtf CHECKS AT SIGHT AND SHORT SIGHT on New-York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston, Savannah, Lexington. Ky. Cincinnati, Richmond, Na.'hville, Mobile, New-Orleans, For sale at reduced iates by PECK & GEARING, doc 17 lw Old stand ur.der Masonic Hall. BAGGING, ROPE, &C. 1W I PIECES 44 inch Bagging, al| lbs. i)UU per yard; 200 coils Bale Rope ; 60 ps. heavy milled and bleached Sacking; 1 bale plaid and striped Hemp Carpeting. For sale by GARDELLE & RUIN'D, j oct 23 ts | II V VILAXD, RISLKV Sc GO., AGENTS FjR THE JH e 1v i I 1 Laboratory, OFFER for sale, in quantities to suit purcha- ! sers, Melvill’s Black Ink, in 4,6, 8, 10,12 and 24 oz bottles. Melvill’s Black Ink Powder. Melvill’s Red Ink. Melviil’s Paste Blacking, 3 sizes. Melvill’s Water Proof Paste for Leather. Melvill’s Leather Varnish, These articles from long use have established a reputation unsurpassed by any other of the kind now before the public. " nov 13 SURGICAL INSTRUM ENTS. THE subscriber has made arrangements wit the most extensive Instrument makers in the Lmon,and is now and will hereafter be supplied with all the various Surgical Instruments in com mon use, and can, at short notice, have Instruments of any description made to order. Physicians will please call and examine bis stock and prices. WM. M. D’ANTIGNAC, Druggist. F. A. MAUGE, IMPORTER OF FRENCH TRAVELLING and FANCY BASKETS, has constantly on hand an extensive and handsome assortment at his store, | i\o. 130 Broad street, Augusta. Aiso, he has an nexed to the above business, Fancy Straw Bags, | Oil Cloth Reticules. Tooth Brushes, Fancy Specta j cle Cases. Shavins Brushes, and a great variety of j Fancy Straw BasKets, &c. ate. aii oi which will be j sold at low prices. sept 12 MILLINERY AND OKI JvS MAKSagL MISS HAINES, Milliner and Dress Maker, has removed to the lirst house above the Methodist Church on Green street, and would be thankful for a continuance of the paLonage here- I tofore extended. All orders executed with neatness and despatch. | nov 12 ts jE X C IIA NG E COFFEE HOUSE, Xo. 228 Broadest., Augusta, Geo. n i THE Subscribers would beg a i | falsffj leave lo inform their friends and ffiffn i public, and strangers in par- |§i|§B j ticuiar. that they have opened the above esiauhsh ment, directly opposite the Chronicle and Sentinel ' Office and the Georgia Railroad Bank—formerly i known as Hall’s Carriage Repository. In opening the aoove House, n.> pains has been spared lo render the sojourn of their friends and customers agreeable and pleasant. Their Bar is ! stocked with the choices Liquors, Wines, Segars, kc. 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, F jwl, Oysters, &x.,of the ch icest 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 agenTin Sa j vannah lo select their stocir of Oysters, the public may rely on obtaining at this establishment a bet ter article than can be had elsewhere. Their House will ue open at al! hours. Passengers by the Railroads will find it to their advantage lo call, as they can obtain theirTefreshments 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 day, week or month. No pains will be 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. N. B. —Their Staoling arrangements are such that they feel satisfied they will give general satis faction. dec 3 1m ■■ ■* l - 11 w——i.wi jiL, gs«yag»:L«wflwr i. h iii PUBLIC SALES. Sale of City of Augusta Bonds, BY W. E. JACKSON. On the first Tuesday in January next, at the lower market house, will be offered for sale, $11,534 67 City of Augusta Bonds, Payable in twenty years after the first October, 1839, and interest annually at the rate of 6 per ct. The same will be offere*d in -Scrip, of SSOO each —one with the privilege of five. dec IS Executor's Sale. BY XV. E. JACKSON. On the first Tuesday in January next, at the lower market house will be sold, belonging to the es tate of Matthew Nelson, deceased, The following Negroes s Daniel, about 16 years or age ; Jane, about 50 ; and John, about 55. Also, the Brh ky aid known as Marshall’s, occu i pied at present by S. L. Basford, containing about acres, with the improvement? thereon. Terms at sale. JAMES HARPER,? r , JOHN NELSON, \ ”* December 16, 1840. i Valuable Real Estate. BY W. E. JACKSON. On the first Tuesday in January next, at the lower maiket house, will be sold. The lot and improvements on the North side of Broad street, at present occupied by W. k J. Nel son, having a front on Broad street of 52 feet 6 in., and extending back 180 feet to Jones street. 'Perms at sale, W. H. NELSON,? Surviving dec 11 JOHN NELSON. 5 Co-part’rs. Executor's Sale. BY XV. E. JACKSON, ON the first Tuesday in January next, at the lower market house in the city of Augusta, between the usual hours of sale, will be sold, by permission of the Inferior Court of Richmond coun ty, while sitting for ordinary purposes, the follow ing property belonging to the estate of William Tutt deceased, foi the benefit of the heirs and creditors, to wit: All those three adjoining valuable tracts of swamp land, containing together six hundred forty four and a half acres. One known as the Cashin tract, containing one hundred acres, within about one mile of the city of Augusta ; one known as the I Bacon tract, containing two hundred acres; and one known as the Cupboard tract, containing three hundred and forty-four and a half acres. Also, a large, well-finished tent at the Richmond camp ground. Also, a number of valuble negroes. Also, all the Wagons, Carts, Mules, Horses, Cat tle, Hogs, Coin, Fodder, Peas, and Plantation Utensils. J erms.—For the land and negroes, one third , cash, and the balance in two equal payments at one ! and two years ; notes with approved personal se -1 vuHty and a moitgage on the property, bearing in ! terest fiom date, the interest payable yearly ; and ! for the other property cash. JOHN H. MANN, Executor. Augusta, November 3, 1840. trw td. XVOOD XVANTED. 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, 1 upland growth. The cord to measure 128 cubic ; Ret, and to consist of straight round sticks, cut in ■ lengths of 4 feet, and to be not i 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 oi moie than one half split wood. Augusta Arsenal, Dec. 1, 2840. trwtd Wf INDOW AND PICTURE GLASS, of various V v qualities and sizes. I Bby lU—lO by 12—10 by 14—11 bv 14—12 by 14—12 by 1C —14 by 16—14 bv 18—14 by 20—15 by 20—16 by 20—1 Cby 22—18 by 24—20 by 24 —24 by 28 —and 28 by 36 inches. Also, Glaziers’ Diamonds, For sale bv nov 18-ts HAVILAND, RISLEY & CO. j \TKW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.—The i XNI 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. sent 4 XV vi. H. CR ANE & Co. i 4 D\ ANCES ON COTTON.—Libeial advances /m. made on shipments to Liveipool, Havre, New-York, Charleston, or Savannah, dec 16-~trw2m by PECK k PEAKING. 17* RESH BEER AND~CIDER.—3S Lbls. of . John Taylor’s superior Cream Ale, | 30 bbls do Jider, ! Just received and foi sale by dec 15 trwCt XV. & J. NELSON. Gi IN, WHISKEY, &c.—s pipes Holland Gin, 4 of superior qualify. 30 bbls. Gin, Phelps’ brand, 40 bbls. Whiskey, 10 bbls. Domestic Brandy, 50 boxes Hull & Son’s Candles, 25 boxes Sperm do 15 casks Cheese, 10 firkins choice Go.-hcn Butter, Just received and for sale by dec 15 trwCt W. & J. NELSON. DENTISTRY.' —BENJAMIN DOUGLAS, Sur geon Dentist, has removed to the residence No. 242 Broad street, over the Watch and Jewelry Store of Mr. G. C. Gordon. oct 13-ts CHINESE COTTON SEED.—The subscriber has fir 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 tt 357 Broad street. IjA X i’KACT OF ROSES—Hose Water, Milk JCi of Roses, Cologne Water real French and | American; some splendid Florida Water. Honey ; Water, Lavender Water, Macassar Oil genuine, i Bears Oil, Indian Dye, Essence of Tyre, Sic. kc. j For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY', fc Co. | nov 18 LOST, A T THE HAMPTON RACE COURSE, on Thursday the 17th instant, a small POCKET W ALLE I’ containing -he following Bank bills; a 10 dollar bill on the Bank of Columbus, two on the Georgia Rail Road Bank, one 10 and one sdol lar bill—the one for aon the Bank of Hamburgh, the others not recollected ; in all about forty-three dollars. It also contained the following notes : One on Benjamin Pine for twm hundred and seventy nine dollars and forty-eight cents; one onC.C. Tal iaferro for eighty-six dollars and fifty cents, dated 14th December, 1840; one on C. Salm for fifty-six dollars and forty cents; one on Dennis Josephs for fifty dollars—the above named persons reside in Augusta; one on William ealhoun, of Georgia, for ninety-five dollars; two on J. J. Fester, of South Carolina, one for about fifty and the other for fifty - eight dollars, with a credit of forty-four dollars on it; one on Mr. Teag, of the same State, a:nou t not recollected; one on Sibley k Cook, of Ham burg, amount not recollected; the receipt of John M. Cooper k Son for a note on William C. Wiley, of Cass county, Georgia, for four hundred and’ twenty six dollars; Thomas Chatin’s two receipts, one for a note of seventy five dollars on Hezekiah Ellington, of Georgia, and the other for a note or. Abner Brister, of Georgia,for upwards of one hun dreddollars; one on Gibson & McLlaugnlin,of Au gusta, for lour hundred and four dollars, with a credit of one hundred and t venty dollars on it All of the above notes are made payable either to Tench Stegall or myself. There are several other papers not recollected. The public, as well as the makers of the Notes are hereby warned not to trade for said notes ’ N. B. The finder shall be liberally rewarded bv delivering ihe Pocket Book at the of the Chronicle & beotineL HENRY iTEGALL. dec IS ~ ' it ' —iiiiiiiiii uni i ___ PUBLIC SALES. Administratrix's Sale. BY RUSSELL At HUTCHINSON. ON the first Tuesday in January next will he sold at the lower market in this city, in obe dience to an order of the Inferior Court of I ich mond county, when sitting for ordinary purj osos. the following property, belonging to the estate of Michae* Waggoner, late of said county, deceased, viz; one house and lot whereon he formerly re sided, on Broad street; one tiact of land (his for mer summer seat) containing one hundred and forty acres, six miles fiom the city, well improved; and three Negroes, Joe, Stephen and Peggy, >oid for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. FRANCES M. WAGNER, Adm’i. November 4, IS4O. Administtutor's Sale. BV RUSSELL* HUTCHINS- N. ON the first Tuesday in January next, will be sold at the lower market House in the City of Augusta, within the usual hour of sulc, all the Real Esta e in said city, belonging to Jas. Lcverich, deceased. Also, Ten Negioes be longing to the estate. Sold by o:der of Court for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said de ceased. Terms cash. • P.H.MANTZ, }Admin i- J. A. CAMERON, 3 tratois. October 31, 1840. Administrator's Sale. BY RUSSELL A HUTCHINSON. ON the first Tuesday in January next, vrill be solo at the Lower Market House in the City of Augusta, within the usual hours o! sale, one Negro man, named 808, belonging to the es tate of Mary aohnson, deceased. Bold by order of the Court for the benefit of ihe heirs and creditors of said deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. P.H.MANTZ, October 31,1840. Administrator. Administrator's Sale. BY RUSSELL & HUTCHINSON, ON the first Tuesday in January next will be sold at the lower market, in obedience :o an oider of the Inferior Court of Richmond county, three negioes, viz: Billy. Sandy and George, belong ing to the estate of John Hatfield, late o said county, deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. JESSE KENT. Anm ! r. Novemoer 4, 1840. O HAVING AND TOILET SOAPS.—Forty dif ferent varieties, among which are American Saponaceou' Compound,') Guerlain’s Ambrosial Cream, !. n Tangier’s Oleop >ane, f’ 111 1 Ring’s Verbena Cream, j Rose, Aimond, Mu-k, Palm,Olive, &c Xc. Also, a good assortment of fine scented, cheap Toilet and Shaving Soaps, in small boxes, suita ble lor retailers and family use, from the rno.-t cel ebrated manufactories in this country and Europe For sale by HAVILAND, RISLEY & Co. dec S SPL END 1D CARPETS. SNOWDEN & SHEAR have received from New York a large supply of supeiior Ingrain, Tine Ply, Brussels, and striped Ventiian CARPETS of rich and splendid patterns, with Rugs to match. Also, superior White Welsh and Gauze Flannel -, and a great variety of other articles suitable for t 1. present season, to which they respectfully invit the attention of the public. cct 27 ' ! kTOTICE.—The connection of the subscriber In with ISMA W. WOOLBRIDGE, in the keep iug of the Planters' Hotel, in this place, having terminated on the 11th die end of the first year. The subscriber offers for sale, his entire in terest in the same, with the furniture thereun’o attached. For lei ms and particul rs, apply to Judge Dougherty, or Asbury Hull., Esq., wno'wili in his absence, act as his agents and attorneys Q3*Persons having claims against the said Hofei, will please present them at their earliest conve nience, to the Agent —Israa VV. Woolbridge, for settlement. QCTThe subscriber also offers for sale, a small FARM, on the road leading to Danielsville, two miles from town, commoniy known as me White Place, contains 237 acres. The same now m good order, with a first rate Apple Orchard. 6t A. L. SDIS. Athens, December 19.1840. MECHANICS’ BANK STOCK. <5) (5) SHARES of the capital stock of the Me sCsC Chanics’ Bank, for sale by nov 20-ts W E. JACKSON, Auctioneer. ALMONDS. A /A SACKS fresh Almonds, just received and Ilf for sale by VV. E. JACKSON, april 27 Auctioneer. SURGICAL IN STRUM ENT*. A GENERAL assortment of SURGICAL IN STRUMENTS of the best English and Ame rican manufacture, kept constantly on hand and for sale by us, at very reasonable prices. All orde.s for Instruments to be made to order, executed at shortest notice. GARVIN & HAINES, dec l-ts Druggists. HATS, CAPS, STOCKS, GLOVES. Supenders, Shirts,Collars.Cravats, Scarfs Hand kerchiefs, Straps, Hosiery, Under shins, Drawers, Shoulder Braces, Riding Belts. Cravat Siifine s. Perfumery, Combs, Soaps, Hair Oils, Raz rs. Razor Strops, Brushes, Suspender Ends,. Night Caps, Purges, Poeket Wallets. Shaving Creams, Cold Cream, Penknives, Segar Cases, Cloak Cord and Tassels, Umbrellas, Xc. Xc. FINE READY MADE CLOTHING, And a superior assortment of CLOTHS. CASSIMERS, AND CESTiKCS, Selected from the latest and best foreign importa tions, which will be sold at the lowest Ca-h prices, by the piece, pattern, or made into Garments, in the best and most fashionabie sfvjc, by WILLIAM O. PRICE; No. 25S Broad St., opposite the State Rank. dec ft • sw6t CABINET F U RMTI|{E. THE subscribers have iR store, and are daily re ceivmg a choice selection of elegant Cabinet Ft R "lilkji |rg| NITURE, which they offer |il3f |rßllp3| ft=J| at prices to suit the times lHy 1 l rj i I hey are also piepaud to O y H manufacture in this place f) Vs 11 articles in their line, 7 s and will pay strict atten tion to orders. Repairing promptly and neatly ex ecuted, at reasonable charges. nov9 JOHN HIGGINS Si CO CLOCKS, WATCHES AN„j» JEVVeITiTT KO. 242 BROAD-ST., NEAR TiJE U. S. HOTEL. THE subscriber hav ingjirst returned from New and f.n. hionabJc ssju - merit of < 'old and >ii ver Patent Levers, Du plex, Lepiue, and Vei ical Watches, of the most approved makers. Also—Fine Mantle Clocks and Flower Vases, a general assortment of Jewelry and Silver Ware. Also, hue Guns and Pistols, with a variety of other aisles usually Kept in his line of business, which he will sell oa reasonable teims, and rcspcctfu ly solicits a sbara of public patronage, G. C.' GORDON. N. B. —Cloaks. Watches, and Jewelry careful repaired, aad warranted. novS*ly