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OAILY (IHRfimß & SEMIXEL.! ■ ■ - • | • rriCK IN RAIL ROAD BANK BUILDING. OAILV, Tfll-WKKHLIjY &, WBKKLY. WKBMS—I>»»I y Paper, to city subscribers, per aBBBtn, in Advance , Daily Paper, mailed to the country Tri-Weekly Paper, “ “ “ “ ,m * Weekly (a mammoth sheet) 1 ** j GASH FTSTEM. —In no case will an order for the paper be attended to, unless accompamed with th. money, mad in every instance when the time for wßteß the subscription may be paid, expires before Cke receipt of faacto to renew the same, the paper will be discontinued. Depreciated funds received at taloe in this city. the INN-KEBPER’S WIFE: A STORY OF THE REVOLUTION. »T J. B. COBB. In Prince Edward county, Virginia, within a •hort distance of the Court House, and a tew miles only from Hampden Sydney College •lands a venerable edifice, known to this day as Moore’s old Ordinary, or, in Virginia parlance, Or nary. Anterior to the War of the Revolu tion, and during the whole of that eventful straggle, it had been a favored resort of the travellers, and of the soldiers passing to or from the scene of action. Dnrin* the war, the proprietor of this an stent establishment was Major Joseph Moore, an Englishman by birth, but known through out the struggle for independence, as an un wavering and active Whig, though holding no office io the army, or under Congress. In times of dismay and general misgiving, when the Old Dominion was crowded with hostile troops, and the wearied, half-famished troops of Greene and Lafayette were every where driven before their victorious arms, this old gentle man took heart of grace by greeting daily with his morning cup a miserably painted picture of General Washington, which adorned his par lor man'el, and encouraged his desponding neighbors by examples of daring and ceaseless activity in serving the good causa. He had provoked, to an irreparable extent, the ven geance of the British and Hessian officers, not only by adroitly eluding their most cautious eearcbes, but by bis sea) in forwarding provi sions of food and clothing to the suffering troops of his adopted country. From the be ginning, he had calculated the price of his ad hes on to the colonial authorities, and bravely resolved to meet the issue of his patriotic dc cision by the sacrifice of all be owned, if snch became necessary. Whilst his pursuers were in the neighborhood, he was often forced to take to the woods with his negroes and stock, where he would live for days and weeks in a large cave, the existence of which was knowu to cone but staunch friends. When it is told that, during these ever-recur ring absences, the young wife of this deter mined Whig resolutely kept by her troubled board, steadily discharging her duties as mistress and landlady, it will easily be conjectured that she could have been none but an extraordinary Woman, such as, in those days, stamped an un dying influence on their neglected and under rated sex- The writer of this sketch recalls at this period with peculiar pleasure, not unmix ed with tome pride many a tale of the heroic fortitude and Spartan courage which distin guished his venerable ancestress, and charmed many an hour of his youthful days. She was emphatically a woman of tks Revolution. Unlike her husband, who was originally a ■hip builder, she was well-born, and inherited bo ample fortune. In the earlier years of mar riage she had to endure the reflection, not a little mortifying to her pride, of being thought wedded to a roan rather beneath her station and pretensions. But, after the war broke out, and laudations were showered on her hus band for his indomitable exertions, both by his neighbors and by officers of the army, who had experienced the benefit of nis aid, all pompous clamor was silenced, and his station was con sidered suited to any family. Pope’s famous couplet was never more strikingly illustrated than by bis history:— “Honor and worth from no condition rise; Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” The year 1781 was prolific in important •vents lor American Independence, and Vir ginia was all anxiety. On one she was held in terror by the naughty and ruthless Hes sians under Sir Henry Clinton, expecting hourly invasion and devastaioa; whilst on fbe other, the fierce veterans of Cornwallis and the “invincible legion” of Tarleton, threat ened to crush all within their reach. Greene’s army, that heroic column which had fought through a*l obstacles, and suffered and hied in utter despair of all relief; which had defied the discipline of British regulars, the pangs of famine, the fury of the the pitiless severity of tbe seasons, naked and half armed, and had triumphed over alt; this army, holly pursued by Cornwallis, was in the neighborhood. In the very sight, and un der the guns of their incensed enemy, they had crossed the Dan, and the whole country rang with shouts of exultation at tbe brilliant feat. The sturdy Whig population of the sur rounding counties poured out en matte, to re lieve their wants in food, clothing, and accou trements. The expiring spark of patriotism was rekindled, and the torch of freedom and of the revolution burned with new vigor. As may be supposed, these circumstances I and their results, so well calculated to counter vail the recent depression, which was vainly thought the prelude to universal dismay and submission, greatly exasperated the British leaders, and they wreaked vengeance in ways utterly repugnant to all rules of civilized war fare, and degrading to humanity. Houses were ransacked, beds ripped open, furniture spoiled, and provisions and properly destroyed without discrimination and without mercy. Parties were sent to scour the country, who scrupled not to murder or imprison the men, and to insult the women. It was a lime for the daughters of America to summon all their fortitude ; for husbands, fathers and brothers, unprepared to provide for or protect them un der the rapid assaults and sudden ousels of the British cavalry, were forced, without choice or remedy, to leave them to what meagre courtesy and forbearance their sex or their situation could extract from their fierce inva ders. Nor did woman’s fortitude and courege fail orfLncbin these appalling emergencies i Now it happened that, on a cold night in the year above-named, whilst our family at the Ordinary were quietly seated around the cheer ful fireside, engaged doubtless in recounting the stirring news developed at each day’s close, a negro who had been on the lookout entered, breathless and trembling, with the unwelcome and ever terrifying announcement that ‘‘the red coats under Tarleton, were in the neigh- j borhood, and might ride up at any moment.” All was instantly alarm and confusion The wife refused tr* sleep in such suspense, and racing herself against the depressing effects band* Mle !*“ ary fear » active, y abetted her hus litne «1* preparations for flight. In a short uresapon r ? ady and h'led with melancholy *" d their respective duhes and°H m 6" fir “ nfeßS living thing which could [L ci«° U V e \ Not a of property was l*f| ih/nr* 01 l ° nai>ie cept a. old negro and his wS, •d to remain with their miatreai. But ? ler visions which bad been stored away sor P th" American troops, and for the accommodation of such travellers as might venture abroad m these times of gloom and terror, were left ex- I Eosed; and the spacious cellar was filled with irrels of peach brandy, distilled at home, and carefully reserved for the same purposes. To mvo a portion of these was now the most anx ious object with Mrs. Moore—to save all was •atircly mu of the question. j In view of her slender resources, she in stantly resolved to ’eave the cribs and gran aries to fare as they might, and directed her whole thoughts and means to the preser ation •f her stores in the cellar. She at once calcu lated that the whole would he breakfas ted at her expense, Mid this she resolved to offer with cheeifuLess, Unprovided with means of transpoitation, it could harJly be supposed that cavalry would or could car-y away more than would answer temporarily, being so far too from the main body of the army. To pi event the destruction of what was left was, therefore, the important ques tion. She was sure that ihe liquor could not escape, and in daily expectation that Colonel Washington would be passing (who was at tempt’itg to check the rapacity of the enemy,) she was most anxious to preserve full rat ons for his weary and patriotic band. Leaving her children to the care of the faith ful negress, she desended, candle in hand, ac companied by het servant, to the cellar be- Death. Within th-s was an apa tuaeut back, divided by a thick wail, and to which no light was admitted. Here was always stored the brandy, which, thus secured, was left to mel low and to purify. Her excellent sense at once suggested that this secluded stronghold, together with the pleasant and captivating effluvia which exuded from its every crack or crevice, would be most sure to attract, and probably distract the attention of the rob bers who were shortly expected. Applying ths key to the iron faced door, which looked ss though it might resist the strongest efforts if stormod, she directed the astonished servant to roll out a number of the choice barrels. These she strewed in different pars of the open room, taking care to conceal them parti ally by carelessly thiowing over them pieces of hoops and stave-*, or mildewed straw, in such manner as to create the impression that thsy were nothing more than heaps of useless rub bish. After the same fashion she also adroitly di?guised several barrels of pork and flour, to guard against contingencies. This, so sim ple in every particular, was a remarkable in stance of self-possession in a matron not much exceeding the age of twenty five, and so peril ously situated. Having done all she could do, and again locking tbe door, she put the key in her basket and reentered her chamber. Her children were quietly sleeping on their pallet, and anxious, her resolved, she (ay down undressed by their side, not to sleep, but to await the event as became a wife, a mother, and a woman of America. CHAPTER 11. True to his accustomed activity', by early dawn on the day following, Tarleton had bro ken up nis bivouac, and before 'he sun mount ed over ihe surrounding hills, was on his march for the Ordinary. A dense fog covered the whole space around, and his approach was known only from the rumbling echo of hoofs as the squadron galloped over the frosen ground. Foremost came a corporal with his advanced guard, to make known the orders of his imperious and fierce commander. Early as was the hour, Mrs. Moore had prepared her plan of action, and, as the officer entered, un masked and unannounced, was sitting before a huge log fire which hazed in tbe parlor cor ner, calmly engaged with her knitting as though peril and insult were not near. On his entrance, she ro?e but offered no salute or in vitation, and the rough soldier sw'aggere I to the fire, where, standing with his back to its cheerful blaze, a skirt of his coal hanging from each arm, he thus accosted the matron in the rude and discouneous style so common at that time with the British troops. 4 Well, malarn, where is the infernal old rebel who keeps this house 1 Answer me quick, for by——, I’m in no humor for daiuty mouthing and silly scenes ’ ‘ What mean you, air?’ answered Mrs. Moore, who by the by, was blessed with a full share of temper when excited as well as spirit to maintain it. ‘1 am not in the habit of hear ing or replying to such beastly language ’ •You ask wha 4 . 1 mean,’ said the corporal 'I will tell you that I mean your husband, or whatever you are to the rebellious traitor whose name hangs on yonder sign. If we cun la<J hands on him, I’ll try and raise his head by the side of his name, and ask of you no further aid than the loan of a strong bed-cord.’ And, pointing to the beam on the sign-post, ho made a significant motion with his hand about his neck, which left no doubt as to the allusion. This insult, so slinging and so unpr voiced, drew an involuntary tear to the eye of the helpless woman, but, wisely subduing any ap pearance of the kind in such company, she turned her back on the ruffian, and walked in to her chamber. At this moment, the full, mellow sound of a bu.le awakened the echoes of hill an J dale, and the whole troop appeared in sight at the head of Che lane. The rising sun had dispelled in part the thick mist of the morning, and from a window of her room Ihe lady could catch slimpaesnf iheir shining armor as they rapidly advanced. Presen ly they galloped full into the yard,and the corporal walked out to meet them. A towering, stalwart officer, clad in the splen did form of a British dragoon, dismounted from his charger, and, afier exchanging a word with the corporal, advanced towards the door way, making the oaken floor of the long galle ry in front ring with the clang of his iron heel ed cavalry bools. The huge roan steed, the long brown hair, and the frightful marks of small-pox which disfigured his otherwise come ly face, told at once who this officer was, and agreeably to the plan she had formed, Mrs. Moore, having a little girl by the hand, and an infant boy in her arms, met him promptly at vhe hall d ior. ‘ Colonel Tarleton, I presume/ she said, with a graceful curtseey. ‘At your service, madam.’ was the prompt reply of that celebrated officer. And, as he timchod the rim of his dragoon cap, he respon ded to the offer of the lady by seating himself with somewhat of the same (ami iarity which had distinguished his sub-officer before the parlor fire. Fierce and unrelenting, though always roughly courteous, the British commander was nevertheless struck with the calm dignity, the stately manner, and somewhat aristocratic d-- meanor ol his landlady, and could not recon cile her appearance with the generally received notions of an inn keeper’s wife. 4 ’Pon honor, madam/ said he, ‘I must sav you have there two likely, nice little folks/ and. offering his hand to the little girl, who readi'y took it, he at the same ‘ime slightly ca leased the boy in the mother’s arms. With staring eye and trembling lip, the infant pertly struck the hand which he extended, and hid its head in the folds of the mother’s shawl. ‘Oh, ho/ laughed Tarleton, 'some of the old leaven, I see. The rod is too strong for his little blue eyes, I suppose; hey, madam 7’ winking knowingly at the mother. 4 Bv the way, madam, does the father of this fiery’ Utile rebel always leave you to do the honors of his tavern? Hisfaith is tolerably strong consider ing your age and comeliness. Come, my good madam, tell me, have you locked mm in the closet, hid him in the cuddy, or stuffed him un der the bed 7 He has served his mob Congress, and his rebel leaders well enough to receive some attention at my hands ’ 4 1 am happy to say, sir,’ returned the lady, 1 4 that my husband is beyond your reach, and 1 1 decline for him the attentions you speak of. As to whether I have placed him where you suggest, I presume you will soon find when you commence your usual round of forcing I locks, tearing open beds, and burning houses.’ ‘For George, madam, a proper answer I from a rebel’s wife to an officer in his majesty’s I service!’ said Tarleton, with a mixture of bu- i mor and raoc k severity of tone. ‘And wha * thp»M h Ol • you y° a have a, »id how can I who nnfhi" B a “ d °hstiuate rebels complain ( sSSSv 2 -"~i and work id alwaya firat with those under my orders.’ At this instant the corporal again entered, and lifting his cap, approached to where his officer and the lady were sitting. At the sight of her insnlter, Mrs. Moore could not repress a slight exclamation. She started back, whilst the fire of injured feeling and outraged delica cy burned in her lustrous eyes, and suffused with a deep crimson hue the cheeks just now pallid almost from the reflection in whose dread presence she stood. All these were not unobserved by the quick glance of Tarletoo, who, beyond doubt, had felt his chivalry awak ened by the manner and spirit of the woman before him. Pray, what is the matter, madam ?’ he ask ®d. ‘ And what causes you such feeling at the sight of my officer?’ Unabashed and nerved by the full flow of resentment which lurks in woman’s bosom when smarting beneath the rankling of insult and outrage, Mrs. Moore recounted with feel ing emphasis, the gross language and the of fensive allusion wh ch had aroused and embit tered her feelings as a wife and a mother. As she proceeded, the rigid frown which contract ed the brow of Tarleton, and the fury which sparkled from his fierce glance, told that wo man had found a protector, and sent a cold shudder to the heart of ihe brutal offender. When asked if he admitted the fact, the trooper could not articulate, so firmly had fear and conscious guilt clenched his teeth; and when, in the rage of passion, and with the full sway of a B'itish commanding officer, Tarle ton strode forward and struck him, me soldier cowered and shrank beneath the blow like a slave. This was not all. Tarletonlcsuseo him to unclasp his swordbelt, and then, breaking the weapon before his face, oriered him to the rear under arrest These facn, being substantially true, serve to relieve in some measure the odium which is generally heaped on the name and memory of mis distinguished though cruel Briton. On this occasion he certainly behaved as a gallant and high-souled officer, jealous of the repu'a lionof his service, though his harsh and sum mary cnastisement of the offender in the pre sence of a lady, a sce; e so unsuited to female softness and delicacy, showed in a strong view that impulsive aud fierce disposition so charac teristic of the man. This being done, Tarleton resumed his na tural humor, and proceeded with hia inquiries, as though nothing of an unusual character had happened. And indeed, such scenes in the British army, which in the French or Amen can service would have aroused a hurricane of resentment among the junior officers and pri vates, were by no means uncommon, and ac count in part for the ruffian dispositions of the soldiery when unchecked by rigid discipline. “ Now, maiam,” said Tarleton, “since it seems 1 shall not now have the pleasure of con ducting your husband as a prisoner of war to my commanding officer, I must trouble you to breakfast my squad with a portion ofthise dainty supplies which doubtless your good man has left to be distributed to the retie! array, who know so much better how to run than how to fight ” “ Do they indeed?” said the matron, em boldened to satire, perhaps, by the conscious ness of being in a gentleman’s power, and not in that of a ruffian, as he had been represented. “ Doubtless we poor Americans have been duped by false rumors; but a few weeks aince we had news that his majesty's troops fully equalled them in the first, whilst our poor sol diers proved their knowledge of the last quiie to tho satisfaction of Cornwallis aud his offi cers.” “Ah, you allude to that ridiculous, helter skelter affair at ynur Cowpan*,” answered Tarleton, no way confused. “ Well, madam, I did my part, as you doubtless heard, and his lordship hopes soon to get this uiob enclosed in p*.ns something more substantial than where we hst had them.” • Report says,’ retorted the lady, now cruel in turn, ‘that we have an officer in the Ame rican ranks who does not much dread close quarters in battle, even though he finds himself lace to face with a very redoubted adversary.’ ‘ Zounds, madam, you tempt me to anger by such a ridiculous tirade,’ an wered he, some what moved though notout of humor ‘lf ever 1 can get sight of this namesake «»f your old rebel chief, I will leave on him a mark by which he can boast to some effect of an en counter.’ ‘ In that case,’ again said the ladv, archly smiling, ‘ you and he, from what we hear, will be then faily at quits, for it is said he has al ready balanced tha; score.’ The latter part of this conversation is given on testimony not considered altogether relia ble in our courts of judicature, though if the report, which has since received the sanction of history, be true, that Tarleton had lost his fingers in a hand to hand fight with Colonel Washington, it is fairlv presumable that the rumor was then rife On this occasion, he was gloved and booted, as already remarked, and the wound, if ever inflicted, was not of course visib'e. From the Alta California, March 5. The Japanese In California. We learn from Capt Jennings, of the bark Auckland, which arrived in this port yesterday, in severity days from China, that about 500 miles off the coast of Japan, he fell in with a Japanese junk, which was complete'/ water logged The crew, consisting of seventeen persons, were taken off by Captain Jennings, and are now on board bis vessel They had been fifty days on the wreck, and were in great distress, having exhausted their provisions No communication, of course, has been had with them, beyond what could be accomplished by signs, but they appear exceedingly grateful for the assistance and kind treatment received from the Captain On approaching land, they exhibited striking evidences of joy and devo tion. A box belonging to them, which they have presented to Captain Jennings, contains what are probably the junk’s register, a chart, which we understand to he a very curi ous affair, and a compass differing entirely from tho*e in use among us, and s me gold and silver Japanese coins. This would seem to afford a good opportunity for attempting to open an intercourse with Japan. These per sons should be well treated, and sent back in one of our ships-ofwar, the commander of which should be au ho r ized to make overtures to the Japanese government. From the same paper of the 6/4. In our paper of yesterday was a very inter esting item respecting t he picking up and bringing here of a crew of shipwrecked Ja panese. We would suggest that new is per haps the bast opportunity ever offered for at tempting to open communicat ons with Japan. Would it not be wise and probably piufitable for some of our merchants to fit out a pioneer expedition from ibis port to Japan? Bend a vessel with a cargo suited to the market, if one could be obtained, and take along these poor Japanese, whe are represented as very grate ful for the favor shown them. They would carry back a favorable report of us “outside barbarians,” and might prove the opening wedge for afree commerce between the world and Japan. Who knows but what the fullness of lime has come, when her exclusive poli cy shall give way, and this incident be the ful cram on which the lever turns ? Duncan’s Battery. —Nearly every paper we see contains some expression of regret at the disbanding of company A of the 2d (light) Artillery Regiment. This is the celebrated battery which the lamented Duncan brought to so much perfection, and which was renown ed in every battle, but Buena Vi>tv. from Palo Alto to Mexico. To scatter them now, and lay up their guns to rust, seems to be almost an act of ingratitude, as it is certainly adetri mem to the public service. The department , has however, as we learn, no option, but is compelled to do this by the failure of Congress to make the necessary appropriations to move and subsist the company. We hope me es the first act* of the next Congress will au thorise and direct ihe reiteration of ihi* com pany to the service.— Picayune, 20 th inst. Chronicle an 5 Sentinel. AUSUSTA, G- A • SATURDAY HORNING, APRIL *6. Citizens of Richmond county who approve of the action of the late Convention in Georgia, and desire to be represented in the Conven tion of the Constitutional Union Party at Milledge ville in June next, for the purpose of nominating a Candidate for Governor, are requested to meet at the City Hall, in Augusta, on SATURDAY, the 3d day of May next at 3 o’clock, P. M., to appoint delegates. Notice.—The friends of the Constitution, al Uwics Party, of Warren County, without re gard to old party lines, are requested to meet at the Court House in Warrenton, on the FIRST TUES DAY in MAY next, for the purpose of appointing De'egates to the Gubernatorial Convention at Mil ledgville. Outside See First and Fourth Paobs of Daily, The Small Pox. —We learn from unques tionable authority, that the Small Pox is in Carneeville—having been Drought there, as it is supposed, from Alabama. The requisite pre caution (vaccination) should be immediately resorted to bv our citizens. It seems, also, that the same disease is in Rome, Ga —Athens Banner, Notwithstanding the well established fact that vaccination when properly performed is a preventive against this loathsome yet there exists among a large portion or al, most all communities a deep-rooted against it. This is especially and very gener ally true among the uninformed; hence it is. that the great mass of the victims of the dipease are among that class, and its spread is a most exclusively confined to them. This should be corrected,especially in cities that have the pow er of sanatory regulations, by the appoint ment of competent persons to vaccinate the whole people, and by the imposition of severe and heavy fines upon all who refuse when called upon. We submit Ihi* matter t o the consideration of our city authorities. We thick they have the power, and if they have not, the Legislature should be asked to confer it. The truth is, such is the rapid communica tion between the seapor s and the interior of the country that no community, however re mote, is secure against its introduction All sho ild therefore avail themselves of the only preservative known —vaccination Population or the District op Colum b *a. —By the recent census the population of the District of Columbia is ascertained to be 51 670, of which about one-fifth are free ne groes, and about one-fifteenth slaves, viz: white 38,027, free negroes 9 973, and 3,687 slaves. The population of Washington City is 40,001, Georgetown 8 3G6 and the county exclusive of the cities 3.303. Post Office Changed. “ Midway” in Burke county, has been changed to “Joy’s Mills .” Dispatch in Milling —A lot of wheat left Philadelphia, Penn., on Saturday last, the 19:h inst., which was received at the Mill of Messrs. Warren &. Coleman in this city, converted into Flour aud was yesterday (the sixth day from Philadelphia) on sale at their store on Broad-Street. A few years ago, if any man had predicted the accomplishment of such a feat, ho would have been laughed at, if not considered partially demented. Two Exhibitions—The Panorama of the Mediterranean, at Concert Hall, will be exhibi ted at 3 o clock this evening, for the conven ience of the pupils of the various Schools and others who may wish to attend through the day. The second and final exhibition will commence at the usual hour of 8 o’clock. Charleston Cotton Statement.—Correc tion —We observe the Charleston Courier and Mercu y both give the receipts in New Or leans up to 18th April, 1850, at 715 890 bales, when it should be 722,404 hales, according to the New Orleans Price Current of the 19th inst Thus both these journals make the increase of receipts 6,514 bales more than it should be in New Orleans. A Brio Built in East Tennessee —A cor respondent of the Athens Post, writing from Jefferson county, mentions a matter connected with the early history of East Tennessee, not generally knewn, we presume. Ha says: Some fifty years ago, a regular, full sized brig was built and launched above this place at what is now known as Leiper e mills. This brig was built for Messrs. Cox He Smith, by McFarland, a shipcarpen ter from Kurope ; the purple of its projectors was to arm and man it, and lake po sessi- n of a portion of the Indian territory about the Musc'e Shoa s—the howitzers of brass wnich we used at the Whig festi val* in 1-40, (and many of which were burbled then) are said to have been part of the armament of this “Brig Defimce,” as it was called- The object of its owners was defeated by the General Government, and the biig was long delayed at Knoxville, and fi nally upon a voyage down, was loiged upon the Muscle Shoals, and burned by the Indians for the iron spikes and bars used in its construction.” The recent quick trip across the Atlantic by the steamer Pacific, is a source of general con gratulation among ail classes. She has cer tainly proved herself the fastest steamer afloat. It is said that she was under canvass from the nme she left Liverpool until she reached New York. Fmte Boston Aldermen.—Faneuil Hall. A leiegraphic despatch to the New York Tribune says : Boston, April 22 —The Board of Aide rmen passed resolutions explaining their action, yesterday. It has been found by reference to the will of Peter Faneuil that they had no right to refuse the Hall; and that an order was offered to allow any on > hundred voters to have it on application for a lawful purpose hereafter. The latest European advices show the im portant fact that steamboat navigation and elec tric telegraph companies are among the prin cipal objects which at present attract the at* tenuon of speculative moneyed men in Eng land. While the old lines of steamers are ad ding to the number of their vessels, new one* are constantly starting. The number of boats pn the 1 hames is largely increasing, and a large boat is bui ding to contain ‘.wo hundred sleeping berths, and make quick passages be tween London and Boulogne. Some of the Lnghsh steamship companies pay dividends of 10 and 11 per cent, per annum. The Rhode Island Bribery Committee- I —The committee appointed at the late sea I si on of the Rhode‘lsland Legislature to in vestigate certain charges alleged to have been made in grand committee by the Hun. Henry Y. Cranston against his honor Thomas Whip pie, the Lieutenant Governor of the state, have finished the investigation. Mr. Cranston was cited before the Committee and under oath disclaimed the intention to make any charge of bribery against the Lieutenant Governor, and disavowed the knowledge of any attempt on the part of the Lieutenant Governor to unduly influence any member of the grand committee in his vote upon the election of United States Senator. The *arae committee have yet to examine the alleged attempt to bribe some of the members of the Legislature at the late Senatorial elec tion. The Crops —To those of us who havo been put upon short allowance for a year or two, it is quite consoling to witness the fine prospect every where presented of a good wheat crop. Accompanied by an esteemed friend who is a judge of such matters, we look a trip last week through a portion of Floyd, Gordon and Marry, and were informed that the wheat and oat crops were never more prom ■ ismg in those counties This prospect cf abundance is already affecting the price of corn, and we tru*t that plenty will soon be found in all our borders. A good wheat crop would add greatly to the prosperity of upper Georgia. —Rome Cour, Mr. Clay at Louisville.—The Hon. Hen. rt Clay arr red a: Louisville Ky., on the 18th inst. at night t A large crowd of the citizens of Louisville and Portland awaited his arrival at Portland. The approach of the Peytona was announced by her gun, in answer to which the guns of the Guards responded. After receiving the congratulations of the citizen* of Portland, and others who eagerly crowded to see him, Mr. Clay was conveyed it; an ommbm furnished for the occasion and drawn by six horse* and esconed by the Guard* to tbe Galt House. Pennsylvania Canal and Railroad Tolls.—The receip s into the state treasury of Pennsylvania from canal and railroad toliti for the four month* ending with March, 1851 were $318,167 41, against $221 541 63 for the corresponding month of the previous year —thus showing an increase of $96,625 78 in 1851. The entire receipis from this source for the whole of last year were $ 1,713.848 16. At the above rate of increase, if maintained, they will this year reach $2 (KO.OOO. A Washington letter in the New York Jour nal of Commerce sates that the Government ha* countermanded the order for the sailing of the steam frigate Susquehannah to the Eas Indies, and that in view of the Cuban move meut she is to be detained for purposes near er home than the East India station. This is the finest steam frigate in our service, and one of the mo« powerful, aad, it is believed, the swiftest in the world Great Discovery. The English Railway Times has the following ; The decomposition of water has at length been obtained, and that at a merely nominal cost, and with unerring precision. This grea: discovery, originating in America, has been perfected by the experiment ot an eminent German chemist, aud patented in the three kingdoms by Mr. Shepherd The carburetted hydrogen may be formed to any ext nt, which, while pos«ees:ng an illu tnir.aiing power equal to that of coal gas is capable of. eing itself appli ed o the same purpose as steam at a remarkably high pressure. Thu gas is also capable of pro ducing an amount oi caloric equal to that of live coal, and cons" q lentfy well and cheaply sited to act a* a combustible agent in the con version of water into steam. The tremendoiir power has been for some time engaging the attention of "U* - most eminent ongioeers and will, when sufficiently tested, be experimented upon before the pub ic. If successful, as there is every present appearance of its being, the revolution it mustefiect in the economic work ing of railways, and indeed in every oranch of* trade and manufacture where steam is employ ed as a motive power, is al ogether incalcula ble. 1' a'inost opens to our wondering gaze ihe Utopian vislain which unskilled manual labor shall be no longer necessary. It is sufficient for us, however, to state that several of tbe leading railway companies are in treaty with the patentee, and that, consequently if any thing whatever is capable of being made out of the discovery, the railway interest will possess at once the first benefit and chief honor in its realization. Cut at a Ball.—At the last court b"!l at Vienna, a lady of nob e family refused, with some disdain, to danc« wi.b a young officer, decorated with thecross of honor, but nut belonging to the noblesse. The Emperor perceiving what had passed, exchanged a few words with hi* mother, the Arch-Duchess So phia, and approaching *he young officer, said —‘‘•My mother desires to waltz with you.” From the Cherokee Nation —Tho Old Settler Council met on the J7ih of March at Tah-lon-tee-ske. according to Col. Drennen’s notice, and decided to take the census and have ther money paid, Mpon thi basis of Judge Brown’s roil, taking all that are now living, including the latest births and rejecting ihe dead. They also de'ermined not to send a delegation to Washington, but to leave the busirss wi'h Col Drennen to communi cate with the Department by vri’ing, and ap pointed a new committee or beard to inves tigate claims against the Old Settler Fund. Virginia Bible Society.—The Virginia Bible Society held its anniversary al Richmond, on the 7ih inst , and was attended by a Urge assemblage, among wiiem were many of the clergy of the several denominations. The Rev. Mr. Norwood, of the Proteaant Episco pal Church, read the annual report, which was an interesting and able document, snow ing a gratifying increase in Bible circulation. Addresses wore delivered by the Rsv. Dr. Yermilye, of this city, delegate from the American B bie Society, and the Rev. Dr. Doggett, of the Methodist Church Richmond. Population of Floyd —ln the late census returns for this State, there is evidently quite an error in the number of white inhabitant* reported from this county, and probably the blacks also. There i* thought to bo at least one third more people in Floyd than the census now give# us. Wetrua this matter will be examined into, and »he error, as far as practi cable! corrected —Rome Cour. Kentucky —An Army of Officers.— Under the new Constitution of Kentucky there are 5243 officers to be elected by the people ! There are more than 10.000, probably 15,000 candidates, all of whom, except those for Judicial station?, are expected to mount the stump. It is computed that tbe aggregate time spent in electioneering will equal 80,000 day* ! Land Slide in Canada. —A letter from Montral which appears in the N. Y. Sun say# that the bank* of the river Yaraaska have fal len in. carrying away about 72 acres of land, with three houses and out building*, with a number of cattle and horse?. One woman and two children are alio said to have been drowned. The Yaraa.ka ia afeout 20 miles be low Montreal. Itlodn, -a BBL*S. fresh Thomiatoa LIMB, just X vFLf received by «p.6-rt3r w ESTES & RICHMOND. HAY. HAY. W *? prime Emern HAY, for sale A by ap2d JOHN A. BARNES. Special Notices O’ Wo have commenced drawing SODA j WATER at our Counter. | a P 23 r> BPI UMB & CO. o* Bath House, open for the Summer, corner of Greene and Jackson streets. ap24 dim Ml O' Attention, Clinch Rifles.—Appear TCyattbeChy Hall, on SATUHDA Y MORNING JjJJ,ihe 26th inst., at 5$ o’clock, A M., for Drill] You are also directed to call at J, Tavlcr, jr , cfe Go’s Hat Store, and procure yo.r Drill Caps, which ate obe used on that occasion. By order of Caps. Wilson ap?3 3 _ D. BUTT, Sec. Bank or the State of Georgia, > Savannah, Bth April, 1851- £ Hr Notice to Stockholders.—An Election will be held at the Banking House in this City, on MONDAY, the sth of May next, for EIGHT DI RECTORS on the partof the individual Stockhjld ere, to serve for one year from that date. apll-swtMys I. K. TEPPP, Cashier. Hr J have duly authorised J. G. Collier, Erq., to act as my' Attorney during my absence from the city. Persons indebted to me will find their ac counts in his hands. mh26 H D. NEWKIKK. O’ Hr. Horte’a Remedy for Rheuma tism is becoming very popular. No one is disap pointed in its effects, and the sufferer from Rheuma tic Pains who hat purchased a bottle, frequently re turns for another to complete a cure, already so near ly effected. Price 50 cents n bottle. For sale by PHILIP A. MOISE, aplß d&w Druggist. DAGUERREOTPE LIKENESSES. $1.50. For a few days longer, Brush will continue to take LIKENESSES and seal them in good Murroco cases, for the low price of SI 50, and us he uses nothing but the uest material, it enables himloiss ledaily, without regard to weather, Likenesses that are unsurpassed for boldness, truth fulness, beauty of finish or durability. Miniatures inserted in Lockets Pins, Rings, &c. Rooms first door above the Insurance Bank, opposite Lamback’s. Portraits or Daguerreotypes copied. ap2-tf J. M, WEWB? & CO. f3’Dave on hand a large lot of fine Black Cloth Dress and Frock C >ATS; fine Black and figured Cassimere PANTS; Black Satin, and all other styles of VESTS; SHIRTS, DRAWERS, SUSPENDERS, GLOVES Ac,, Ac. To which they invite the attention of purchasers. They have a few heavy OVER-COATS, SACKS Ac., Ac., that will be sold very low, to make room for Spring Goods. Call and see them, jaiT CHARLES UEKUFF) PORTRAIT AND MINIATURE PAINTER, Room No. 4, Masonic Hall , HAVING located in Augusta, with the purpose of pursuing his Profession, will be pleased to receive the calls of those who may favor him with their patronage. Mr. Bbrupf will teach the principles of th 1 * art, o a class formed for that purpose. jai tint BLISS’S COMPOUND COD LIVER OIL CANDY. Nothing affords a more effectual relief so the person weak and enfeebled by disease than this umivalled Candy. If the expectoration is d fficult, the use of the candy will cause an easy discharge, and if there is a soreness in the chest it will be great ly mitigated by a use of the candy. The can yis so pleasant to the taste that it is not offensive to the most sensitive stomach This has been a great dc- Biderrtuia with mefical men, to discover some me ans to deprive God Liver Oil of its disag eeable taste, and ai the same time retain its virtues. Dr. Hfiss has accomplished the task, but be has imitators who must be avoided. Prepared only by B. K. BLISS, Druggist, Spring field, Mass., Inventor and sole Proprietor. Price 25 cents « package For sale in this city by PHD IP A. MOISE, ap2s-dA w2w Sole \vent (nr Amijush MARRIED, On the 2Uth by Rev. Aeu Chandler, Mr. John W. Bobch and Miss R. H. Cook, both of Eiherlon. On the night of the I7th inst., by the Rev. Nnee Rucker, Charles A. Arnold, Esq , and Mias De laney Blackwell all of Huckersvillc, Elbert co. Geort is, FRESH FLOUR. GROUND from Red w fnat, in barrels halves and quarters, for sale by ap26 B. H. WARREN & CO. \ I ATC H ES.--50 Gross for sale by it I. a P 2S PHILIP A. MOISE, Drugget. BRUSHES. —Whitewash, Clothes, Shoe, Paint, Scrubbing, and all other kinds of Brushes just and for sale by ap23 PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggist. WHOOPING COUGH Roche’s Koy-1 Herbal Embrocation, an effectual remedy lor Whooping Cough without medicine, for sale by ap23 PHILIP A. MOl'E, Druggist. STRENGTH IBNING PLASTERS. —l2 d.zeu Badeaun’ Blisters, for tale by ap2s PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggist. A SUPERIOR article of German GO. LOGNB from the distillery of Joseph Antcn Farinti, just received and foi sale by ap2s PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggist. GEORGIA PIG IRON, ON CONSIGNMENT. "I /A TONS PIG IRON, on consignment, X Vs Vs from the “ Aliatoona Furnace,” now ar riving, and for sale, in lots to suit purchasers, on the most reasonable terms. Apply to M P. STOVALL, Factor and Commission Merchant. O’A constant supply always on hand. ap24-2mo JUST RECEIVED, pf CASKS Younger’s ALE, <3 2 hhds. Stuart’s Sugar-H mse SYRUP, 2 half bols. Family PORK, 5 “ « Pickled BEEP, 1 bbl. Dried Dj., 25 bores prims CHEESE. ap24 ESTP-S & RICHMOND. PRliv 3 WHITE CORN. BUSHELS prime CORN, just received and for sale by ap!9-tw3 JOSI A H SIRI EY. JUST RECEIVED, At No 139 Metcalf's Range, a A FEW cases of Extra Fine Brab, Beaver and Mole-skin HaTS, of beautiful style finish. For sale by ap!B CLAYTON <fe BIGNQN, Broad at. BACON. BACON. LBS Fonnessee BACON, j«at received and for sale bv apl 7 T W- FLEMING & CO. FLOUR FLOUR ~ QAA BBLS. Canal and Baltimore FLOUR, Ov/v for sale vary low by apfi HAND WILLIAMS & CO. id AGON QA AAA LBS. SIDES and SHOUL- O i)l/U vF DEHS, of very prime quality, for sale by’ mhil HAND. WILLIAMS dr C » IkIAXJKE«BL. 3X/\ PACKAGES MACKEREL, Nos. 1, vJHJ 2, 3 and 4, in whole, half and quarter barrels, for sale by mh2l HAND. WILI I AM? & GO. SUPBRICTOCASTILE SOAi’.-A large supply of thia superior article lor toilet, or fami ly use, just received by \ rl ' D. B PLUMB * C O. OGLES’ HYPERION FLUID This elegant preparation for the Hair, for sale by .he Agtau apl n R - PIUMHIA CO HESTON & MERRILLS Yeast Pow ders just received and for sale by ap2s ' PHIL’P A. MOISE, Drugget. ■ lOft PLANTATIONS.—A few fine family X? Medicine Cheats on hand by apl D. B. PLUMB & CO*
