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About Daily chronicle & sentinel. (Augusta, Ga.) 1837-1876 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1851)
Dailn Cljrontclc & Sentinel BY WILLIAM S, JONES. AUGUSTA, GA., WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY 7, 1851. VOL. XV. NO 106. €nnio, &t. THE CHRONICLE & SENTINEL l? PUBLISHED ImILY, Tlll-WEKKLY &, WEEKLY. BY WILLIAM S JONES. TERMS: DAILY PAPER. Published Morning and Eve ning To City Subscribers —Six Dollars per annum, payable in advance. If Sent er Mai l — Seven Dollars TRI-WEEKLY PAPER.— Four Dollars per an num, in advance. WEEKLY PAPER. —(A mammoth sheet) Tuco Dollars per annum, in advance. TERMS OF ADVERTISING. IN DAILY PAPEr77y% Cents per square, (t welve lines or less) for the firs' 1 {nsertion: Thirty sight Cents for the next five; and Twenty-five Cents for each subsequent insertion ; \\ EEKLY, Seventy five Cents ; SEMI-MONTHLY or MONTHLY, (in either paper) One Dollar; and Rule and Figure Work, One Dollar, If next to reading matter and leaded, charged as a new advertisement each mseition. Professional or Business Cards, not exceeding eixlincs, Ten. Dollars pe. annum. If oversix lines pro rata per line. !T3* Communications designed to promote private •r individual interests, will be charged as advertise-, uenta. |!jT No gratuitous Advertising, under any circum tances, except Marriage and Obituary Notices; and hos a y when over six lines, willbe charged as Adver tisements. STANDING ADVERTISEMENTS. 1 square, (12 lines,) 1 month, without alteration $6 11 3 months, “ “ 12 ‘ “ 6 months, alteredquarterly, 18 “ “ 12 months, “ “ 25 2 squares, one-half more than the above rates. 3 “ three-fourths more than the above rates, 4 “ doubiethe above rates. f 3“ If next toraading maUo and leaded, doubls these rates. 23“ Advertisements not marked the number of'n artions willbe eontinued and charged by theinser ion. With Merchants, Druggists and others, contracts willbe made by the year on reasonable terms, as heretofore. * When the bill of any house or firm amounts within six months to SSO or upwards, for other than perma nent advertisements, a discount of 25 percent, will be made if paid on presentation. _ Jnsiuauce. NEW INSURANCE COMPANY. THE COLUMBIA (S. C.) INSURANCE COMPANY, chartered in 1850. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL,.. .s*oo,ooo Capital paid in, Si 60,000 The subscriber as Agent of the above Company, is prepared t* take Fire, Marine and Inland Risks on the most reasonable terms. Office, Mclntosh-st. J. H. ANDERSON. Augusta, April 17,1851. 2m iBXNA INSURANCE AGENCY. DR. MILLIGAN having resigned the Agency, the undersigned has been appointed and duly commissioned Agent for the .Etna Insurance Com usny, and is now prepared to take Risks on as rea sonable terms as any other Office. Applications left at ths office of Jeffers, Cothran & Co., Mclntosh street, will be promptly attended to. ap!2-3m H. L. JEFFERS, Agent. LIFE mHB SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE JL COMPANY insure SI,OOO, lor the following annual premiums: Age. For 1 year. For 10 years. For life. 25 $11.30 $13.10 $21.80 30 13 30 15.10 25.00 40 17.50 19.90 33.80 55 29.20 39.30 60 30 Prom thesf rates, 25 per cent, is deducted for the first year. All profits are divided annually among the insured. ASBURY HULL, President. C. F. McCAY, Actuary. Dr Wm. F. Dbarisg and Charles Hall, Agents for Augusta. mhl9 SAVANNAH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. AGENCY AT AUGUSTA. riXHB UNDERSIGNED has been appointed Jl Agent for the above Company, and is now pre pared to take Fire, Marine and Inland Navigation Bisks. Premiums in all cases will be reasonable. H. L. JEFFERS, Agent, d 3 Office on Mcintosh-street. FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE THE PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY, of Hanford,Connecticut.have stablishwd an Agency in Augusta, and propose aking fireand river risks upon property of all descrip| tions,on as reasonableterms as any other good office, offleeat filestore of Force, Brother's Co. ICE, ICE. THE ELLIS STREET ICE COMPANY having received their supply of ICE at both houses, now offer it for sale at the same prices as heretofore, viz: At Retail , 3 cents per pound; or, by the $5 worth, Tickets at cents, at which pri ces not less than 2 pounds of ice will be sold at a time. At Wholesale — To Hotels, Bar Roots, Soda Fountains, and other l arge consumers, by S2O worth of Tickets at 2 cents, for which not less than twen ty pounds of Ice will be delivered at a time. The supply of Ice ia the House on Jackson street, will be s Id first. Terms Cash , on delivery. All orders from the country, directed to A. DBAS, Agent, Ellis street Ice Company, Augusta, will re ceive prompt attention. Packages and Blankets furnished at custom’ry prices, and the Ice carefully packed, to be sent by Rail Road, if desired. The House will be opened from sunrise uutil sun set, and on the Sabbath from 7 o’clock until 10 o’clock, A. M., and from 12 o’clock until 2 o’clock, P. M. Tickets may be purchased of the Agent, Mr. A. Dkas, at the ice House. ap2 PIANO MANUFACTORY. miCTum TIIE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to execute all orders extend 'J • V II If ed to him for the manufacture of PI ANO FORTES, in any shape, size and style, at bis Piano Manufactory in this city. Taey will be war ranted to be equal in materia), tone and finish, to any others to be procured in this country, and on as rea sonable terms. He will also REPAIR and TUNE Pianos, when notified. P. BRENNER, Quality Range, Broad at., Augusta. Ga. a P 2-3m PARASOLS. tA BEAUTIFUL LOT of Plain and Brocaded PARASOLS, iust received and ! for sale at GRAY BROTHERS* SOUTHERN BROOMS. m* rv uoz. of theoe choice BROOMS on hand. OU For sale by TW . pLEMINQ&co. " painters oil, SBBLS. Paint OIL, manufactured from Rosin a Ruoeror article • for sale by ap i BUpe T. W. FLEMING & CO. OHNSDN’S PURE BEAR’S OIL. —This can be relied upon as being genuine Bear’s Oil, aad is highly perfumed. For sale by myl PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggist. O SEND ALE HYDRAULIC CEMENT. _ / f*° bW * ■“Vm.H! &TT, Drag,*. 1 j. •!!* r co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEAI.ERS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, TRUNKS, CARPET-BAGS, UMBRELLAS, So., &c., &c. I \ • • UNDER THE UNITED STATES HOTEL , AUGUSTA.* GEORGIA. JM» N. <fc CO., are now receiving the largest and best selected STOCK of SPRING and SUM • MER CLOTHING, ever offered in Augusts. Gentlemen can find at this Establishment any article necessary to complete a Wardrobe of the very best materials, cut and finish. Jujt TIEIHMI. y as"Well alptßose who know where to go, will find it to their interest to call and examine our Stock. B a pi 2 - * - .. - W •CLOTllfstt, CfiUTlllNti, CLOTHIN«, , HATS, TRUNKS, &C., AC. CLAYTON AND BIGNON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, HATS, TRUNKS, Ac., Ac. • NO. RANGE, BROAD STREET. 4. CA B. respectfhlly inform their friends and customers, that they are now offering their remaining • stock of WINTER CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, &c,, at greatly reduced prices, to make 'oom for their SUMMER STOCK, Those who are in want of any article in their line, will do well to call and ex.mine befoi?purcbasing elsewhere. 23” Remember No. 197 Metcalf’s Range, Broad Street. J. J. CLAYTON, fe2-6md&w A P. BIGNON. MOS'jl XJ*ixrwxvxANT TO THE PUBLIC. AN IMMENSE STOCK OF FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN DRY GOODS HE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST ASSORTED IN THE SOUTH, AT UNPRECEDENTED LOW PRICES AT GRAY BROTHERS, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods , 290 Broad »t. f Augusta. NO fcBCONI) PRICE. Gray brothers, in returning thanks to their customers for the liberal patronage which they I have leceived since the opening of their establishment, begs to assure them that the principle of vend ing none but genuine articles, and at the smallest remuneration, for Cush , shall be strictly adhered to. In announcing to their customers, and the public, their return from the Markets, where, owing to the great increase of their business for the last twelve months, they have been induced to purchase a larger and more varied stock than usual, beg to sny that they are now prepared to offer the above for the inspection of purchasers. A class of Goods that for style and quality will be found second to none in the South, and will be sold at such a low scale of prices as will enable them to compete with any of the Wholesale or Retail Houses in the trade. To enumerate the different articles comprising the Stock, would be useless. Suffice it to say, it will be found replete with every article connected with the trade. AH of which has been purchased by on* of the firm, on the best terms, from the most eminent Manufacturers. The goods are all marked in plain figures, so that the most inexperienced cun purchase with confidence. The following will give the heads of the different departments, and some idea of their extent and variety; LADIES’ DRESS MATERIALS, IN ALL THE FASHIONABLE FABRICS. Watered, figured and plain SILKS, CUFFS, SLEEV RS, TRIMMINGS, &c., Figured, Shot and Brocaded GROSdb NAPLES, White and Colored COUN YERPANBS, Plain CHAMELIONS, in every shade, 12-4 and 13-4, from $2 to $3, Figured and Plain TURG SATINS, 13-4, 14-4, and 15 4, from $4 to sl2, CHENE SILKS, in great variety, Linen SHEE TINGS, all widths and prices, MUSLIN de LAINES, ALPACA LUSTRES, Coition Do. do. Shot Mohair LUSTRES, Silk ALTERNATES, Real Irish LINENS, from 25 cts. to $1.50, BOMBAZINES, Silk TISSUES, BAREGES, Pillow-case Do. Piench English and American PRJN TS, White and Brown DAMASKS, Printed LAWNS. MUSLINS, <3kc , 8 4,9-4 and 10 4, from 50 cts. to $2, GINGHAMS, CHAMBRAYS, LUSTRES, Damask NAPKINS, TOWELS, ALBORINES, Coburg and Canton CLOTHS, \ Linen and Cotton DIAPERS, LONG CLOTHS, MERINOS, CASHMERES, DkLAINES, &c. HOMESPUNS, *>SNABURGS KERSEYS, A splendid assortment of White, Black and Color- TWEEDS, SATIN FTS, ed Canton Crape SHAWLS, Linen and Cotton DRILLINGS, Bed TICKINGS, Plain and Embroidered Crape SHAWLS. White and Colored DIMITIES, FLANNELS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LACES, EDGINGS, BROaU CLOTHS, DRAP DE ETE. RIBBONS, HANDKERCHIEFS, CASSIMLhES, VESTINGS, &c., &c., &c. French EMBROIDERIES, CAPES, COLLARS, Me chants and Planters will find it to their interest to call and examine this Stock before purchasing sewhere. No Second Price. mhl-wsuiA 1 d2aw GRAY BTOTHERS, 290 Broad at. GIBBS & HARDIN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRO CERY MERCHANTS. BROAD STREET, Augusta, Ga., a few doors above the Franklin House, beg leave to announce to their friends, and the public generally, that they will, at all limes, keep a good assortment of every thing usually kept in a Grocery Store, and hope, by strict attention to business, to merit a liberal share of patronagt. Orders from the country promptly attended to, and filled at the lowest market prices. * W. W. GIBBS, ra b4 T. W HAKDiN. PORTABLE STEAM SAW MILL FOR SALE. For SALE, a portable Steam SAW MILL, warranted to cut 3,000 feet in 12 hours. Ap ply at this office. a DISSOLUTION. THE FIRM of HuWABD & Gabdineb, was dissolved by mutu 1 consent on the I3oi inst. Either party will use the name of the firm in settling all amounts due lha concern. WM. H. HOWARD, JAS. T. GARDINER. Augusta, April 23, 1851. NOTICE. THE undersigned will continue the GROCE RY BUSINESS, at the Old Stand of How abd & Gaboinkb, where he will keep c uis antly on band a well selected Stock of and he respectfully invites bis friends, an<i the put lie generally, to call and examine his Stock, before buyi g elsewhere. W. H. HOWARD. Augusta. April 24, 1851. . DYSPEPSIA CAN BE CURED, DR. JOEL BRANHAM’S LIVER and DYSPEPTIC MEDICINE is now acknow ledged by all to be a Safe, Certain and Speedy cure lor Dyspepsia. It is prepared with great care, and of the most choice ingredients, and persons may rely upon its being perfectly, harmless. Format 75 cents a paper, by| PHILIP A. MOISE, my 4 Drnrgiat, ANOTHER LOT Op TIIOSE Pine English TEETH BRI SH ES imported expressly for ourselves, just re carved by * D.B.PIPMH»CO TIXTILD sPOETSUFT'UE WEST* by W. H. TT Maxwell author of Stories of Waterloo, Ac. Nell Gwinne; or the Court of The Stuart*, un der the Reigns of Charles II and James II s an His torical Romance. Just received, and for sale at GEO A. OATEs & CO.’S my 3 Piano, Book and Music Depot, Broad-et. PIKE SCREENS ' FIRE SCREENS and Window SHADES, of every variety can be had at the Book Store of my 2 THOS. RICHARDS A SON.fl INDIA. CHOLAOOGUE, for sole by apife WM. H, TUTT, Druggist. $25 REWARD. I WILL PAY the above reward for j&lJi the recovery of a GOLD WATCH and CHAIN, lost or mislaid in the Store of P, H. Cook, Auyusta, Ga., on the I2lh of December, 1850. I laid my wa ch on the mantle-pie :e while trying on some clothing; and after getting suited I left the forgetting my watch ; and on returning, it could not be found 1 have delayed advertising for want of Maker’s name, and number, which I have obtained. Maker, John Johnson, Liverpool, No 6,775. Jewellers in Augusta, and elsewhere, will please keep a look out for the same. 1 will gi»e an additional reward of Twenty-five Dollars to detect anv person offering to trade the same. JOHN L. HARMAN. Hamburg. S. C , Feh. 10. 1851. fel l tw'im WHITE AND MAHBL* D CASTI LESOAP. 100 lbs. real Castile Soap, for sale by myl PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggist, OATMEAL. —Fiesb, just received ami for sal* by WM. H. TUTT, my 6 Druggist. Family medicine chests, vry~ cou.ple'e, containing Bottles, Scales, Weights, Measuring Glasses, Pestle and Mortar, &c., for sale bv my 6 PHILIP A MOISE, Druygist. LARD OIL* Lamp Oil, Train Oil, Neats Poo Oil, and Linseed Oil, for sale by the barrel or gallon, at low rales, by my 6 PHILIP A. MOISE, Druggist. nKKSH CONGRESS WATER, always A? on Ice, for sale by my 6 PHILIP A. MOISE, Drug ist. Massac husetts reports,—one sett, i7 Vols., in perfect order. Price $46. For sale by THOS. RICHARDS & SON, Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Station ers. my 2 CA HIN A POWDER BOXES, of beautiful J patterns, just received by my 2 WM. H TUTT, Druggist. |>OLD PENCIL CASES; also Gold PENS, at very low prices. Call and see at THOS. RICHARDS & SON’S my 2 Book Store. PHALON T S HAIR INVIGOK.ATOR,^ sale by rav2 WM. H. TUTT. Druggist. Thomas Richards a son have re ceived the following latest publications of Har per & Brothers; Harper’s Magazine for May. Curran and his Contemporaries s by Chas. Phil lips, Esq. The Autobiography &c., of Capt. Obadiah Con gar ; by Rev. Henry T. Cheever, author of “The Island World.” London Labor and the London Poor ; No. 4. Nature and Blessedness of Christian Purity; by Rev. R. S. Poster. Buttmaa’s Greek Grammar; translated by Ed ward Robinson. my 3 w. ffirg (S)oot)0. CURTAIN MAT BRIAI, S . SNOWDEN & SHEAR HA VE received from New Yerk; White Em broidered Lace and Muslin CURTAINS, o new and elegant styles; White Embroidered Muslin CURTAINS, at ver lo w prices; Rich Colored DAMASKS, for Curtains; Superior White and Fancy col’d DIMITIES ; Superior 4-4 French Furniture PRINTS and Pla and Twilled 4-4 TURKEY RED; Gilt CORNICES, Curtain PINS and BANDS; To all of which they respectfully invite the atten tion of the public. ap3*dtwdkw DRAP D BTB DRILINGS, &C. Alexander & wright have jus received— Sup. English and French DRAP D’ETE, Brown and white Barnsley, French and Canvass DR'LLiNGS, Satin and Marseilles VESTINGS, Fancy COTFONADES, Checked Linen COATINGS, Sup. black French CLOTHS and CASSIMERES, Gent’iS Linen Cambric and Silk HANDKER CHIEFS, Gent’n Kid, Silk and Lisle GLOVES, Brown English HALF HOSE, Silk and Cotton UNDER-VESTS, Which they offer at low prices. mh23-d&w FOR BALE AT GRAY BROTHERS ?! AA LANCASTER QUILTS, 600 English MARSEILLES, from $1.50 to sls, 10-4,11-4,12-4 and 13-4, Barnsley Linen SHEET ING, 40, 42 46, and 50 inch Pillow Case LINEN, 3 cases of Richardson & Son’s family LINENS, warranted alt fiax, A choice assortment of Damask NAPKINS, Bro. and White Table CLOTHS, DIAPERS, drc. J3*One price only, and no abatement. mh29 M ORE NEW GOODS. BY THE LAST STEAMER. WILLIAM H. CRANE HAS JUST reeived the following GOODS; Chene BAREGES and Silk TISSUES; Rich Cbene and Plaid SD KS; Superior Black fig’d SII KS ; Pine Black Italian CRAPE; Large Black Love VEILS; Ladies Superior Silk GLOVES. Chens Belt RIBBONS. Pine White and Drab Berlin CORD, Rich Embroidered under SLEEVES. Rich Embroidered CHEMIZETTES and C-'LI ARS, new styles. Pine Dotted Swies MUSLINS. Fine Black BAREGE. Small Plaid French GINGHAM. A large let of GI. GHA MS and xMUSLINS at 12j), »8| and 25 cents, with a variety of other GOODS. ap2o New Spring and Summer G-oods AT LOW PRICES. A LARGE assortment of DRY GOODS, just received by the subscriber, consisting of— Plain and Colored MUSLINS; Jaconet, Swiss, Striped, Checked and Dotted MUS LINS ; Poulard and'otber SI LKS, of every description ; POPLINS. Plain and Siri|>ed ; BAREGES, LACES, EDGINGS; COLLARS and CAPES, GINGHAMS, CALI COES, Ac., Ac. —ALSO— A large atnortmani of HOSIERY and KID GLOVES, for sale low at CHAS. SHACHNO’B, ap4-lm 2 doors above tne Mechanics* Bank. CHEAP GOODS. SAAA YARDS pretty CheneMUSL at 10 cents per yard, 5,t00 ya-'ds pretty Chene MUSLINS, Madder colors, cents per yard, 10 bales Brown HOMESPUN, 6J cts. pr. yd. 5 cases white Do., do. 6 “ blue, buff-striped and Plaid HOME SPUN, 10 cents per yard, 1 case Apron CHECKS, 10a 12 cts. per yard, 2cases COTTON ADES, for pants, 12 to 25 cents \er yard, 800 pieces white, pink, blue, green and orange MOSQUITO NETTING, 75 cts. to $1 per yard, 100 pieces 12-4 LACE NETTING, Georgia-striped OSNABURGS and HOME* 3PUNS. at Factor's prices, just received at a P 2S * GRAY BROTHERS, 290 Broad-st. NEW STORE UP TOWN. Opposite Messrs. Buford, Beall 8? Co. } s Wart House, Broad St, Augusta. Subs:riber respectfully informs the public - X generally, that he has and will keep constantly on hand a general assortment of DRY GOODS, SHOES, HATS AND GROCERIES, All of which he offers for sale as low as can be pur chased in the city. Orders from the country prompt ly attended to. G. VAN NESS. Angusta. April 22, 1851. ap23 ly NEW SPRING GOODS. Alexander fa vvright are now re ceiving their Stock of Spring and Summer GOODS, among which are— Super, black BOMBAZINES, ALPACAS, BA REGES, GRENADINES, TISSUES, and MAR QLISSE, GINGHAMS, PRINTS, French JACO NETS; Jaconet, Swiss Mull, and Nansook MUS LINS; Check, Striped, and Figured SILKS, Plain, Black, and Figured Sll KS ; Kid GLOVES, Egyptian MITTS, Linen Cambric HANDKERCHIEFS; Muslin COLLARS and CUPPS ; Jaconet and Swiss EDGINGS and INSERT INGS; Irish LINENS, Damask DIAPERS, CLOTHS and NAPKINS, and a complete assortment of Goods in their line, which they offer at low prices, and re spectfully invite the public to examine their assort ment. mb9-d&.w NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS. WM. O. PRICE & CO, COATS' Tailoring and Furnish- HATS Dress and ing CAPS, Frock, ESTABLISHMENT, Umbrellas, DeOrsiy and , Canes, Business ana Clothes Bags, COATS Wholesale and Retail Shou’der Comfortables Dealer* in BRACES, and Sack CLOTHING, Money Bells, Silk A Ldnen 258 Broad StreCt ’ TIRUSHEsj' and Gingham AUGUSTA, Cloth COATS, iiivit* Hair, and of all descrip the attention of their Tooth. tiona. CUSTOMERS P nsJmv? Plain & fancy GOODS PANTS aND of every de and STRANGERS scription. s Vißitios ,he City wSSSt Under Shirt* ™ THB,B PURSES and spring Styles of and DRAWERS, GOODS Suspenders. CRAVATS Pull supply of and and TRIMMING* SCARPS. GARMENTS for the Trade. AH orders promptly executed. ap27 JUST JtiDCBi V LiD, At No. 139 Metoalps Range , A FEW cases of Extra Pine Brab, Benvcf and Mole skin HATS, of beautiful style sic ish. For sale by . „ , ap lß CLAYTON Sl BIGNON. Broad et. lIhASTEa PARIS.-50 is. in store and i for sale by m/2 WM. H , TUTT, Druggiit CHRONICLE AM) SENTINEL illisttllaneons. From the Buffalo Courier. Joint Fatal Jones. [We are indebted to an esteemed friend for the following interesting communication in reference to the late John Paul Jones.] Buffalo, April 12th, 1851. The U. S. frigate St. Lawrence, Comman der Sands, as you are informed, is now on her mission to Europe, for the purpose of taking out articles of American industry to the World’s Fair; and subsequent to theiir delivery at Southampton *he is to proceed to France, there to receive on board the remains of the la‘e Capt. John Paul Jones, of the U. S navy, and bring them to this country for inter ment Perhaps at this time a few particulars of* the life and services of that gallant and distin guished officer may be acceptable. He was appointed by Congress wi h nine others, a cap'ain in the navy. Oct. 10th, 1776 ; —his first appointment as lieutenant being on the22d of Dec., 1775. By an act of Con gress establishing the relative rank of captains, he was appointed the 18th captain, and as signed to the command of the ‘ Providence,' of 12 guns. It is believed that his first service in the navy was in the capacity of a lieuten ant, in the expedition of Com. Hopkins against New Providence While m command of the Providence, he performed many essential service* in conveying troops from Rhode Island »o New York, during which time he fought several engagements without the loss of a vessel plrced under his charge. Subsequently he fell in wi*h,cff Bermuda, and engaged, the frigate ‘ S lebjy’ of 28 gun», n a close and vigorous action of several hours. Making hi* escape from a force so much his superior, he fell in with the ‘Milford’ of 32 guns. After engaging her for some lime, he made his escape, and finally returned to Rhode Island, after a cruis of six weeks, during which he burnt many fishing vessels, and cap tured 16 prizes. In Nov., 1776, Capt. Jones sailed on a cruise in the Alned, of 28 guns, in company with the Providence. Between his departure and his return to Boston, 10th of December, 1776, he destroyed the enemy's property ashore and afloat to a large amount. Cap tured the armed ship Melish, with a company of soldiers on board and 10 000 suits of uni forms, and brought into po t as a prize a large privateer of 16 guns. In June, 1776, in the Ranger, of 17 guns, he sailed with despatches for France—took two prizes and arrived at Brest, 2d of December. Sailing thence, he attacked with success the fort and shipping in Whitehaven, on the English coast. In this affair betook the fort by assualt and spiked the cannon, 36 in number. He then made his descent on the Earl of Selkirk's estate, with a view of capturing his lordship’s person Shortly afterward he fell in with and engaged the sloop of war Drake, and after a hot action, compelled her to strike her colors, her captain and first lieutenant mortally wounded. He returned to Brest after an absence of 28 days with 200 prisoners. in 1779, A ug, 14 Cap’. Jones in tho ‘ Bonne Homme Richard,’ oi 40 guns, sailed from France in company wi’h the ‘Alliance’ 36 Capt Landais, the * Pal'as’ 32 Capt. Cot tineaiijthe ‘ Vengeance ’ 12, and the * Cerf’ 18—a squadron fitted out in order to intercept the Baltic fleet. With this force he did con siderable damage. destroying in the port of Hull 16 vessels. On the 23rd of Sept., 1779, cruising in the latitude of Flammborougn Head, with the * Alliance’ and * Palla-’ in com pany, the Baltic fleet, convoyed by the ‘ Seiapis’ 44, Capt. Pearson, and the * Coun tess of Scarborough’ 22, hove in sight. The merchantmen! fled for refuge under Scarbo rough Castle. The * Serapis’ and the * Count ess’ stood out to sea and prepared for ac'i n. It was night before Capt Jones came up with them. The two British ships having formed a junction at 6 p m.. tacked and stood in shore —Capt. Jones changing his course six points in order,to cut them off. The “ Pallas’ suppos ing his crew had mutinied, hauled her wind and stood out to sea. The ‘ Alliance’, Capt. Lan dais, lay to at considerable distance to wind ward. Hence the ‘Bonne Homme Richard’ was left unaided by the other vessels of his squadron. At 7 P. M. the action commenced within pistol shot. The ‘ Bonne Homme Richard’ of 40 guns, on ’he one side against the ‘ Serapis’ ol 44, and the ‘ Countess of Scarborough’ 22, on the other —an odds of twenty-six guns against Capt Jones. From a history of this desperate fight we learn that Capt. Jones having burst several of his guns at the com mencement of the action, and having received several shots between wind and water, deter mined to grapple with ami board rite * Se rapis,’ and thereby to render her superiority of guns useless and prevent the ‘Scarborough’ from firing. With great difficulty he succeed ed ia laying his ship across the enemy's bows The roizen rigging of the ‘ Richard’ fouling the jib-boom of the Serapis,’hung for some time, but it giving way, both ships dropped alongs ; de of each o'her, head and stern. The fluke of the ‘ Serapis’ anchor hooked into the 4 Richards’s’ quarter, the muzzle of the guns touched each other. Wile thus situ ated. (the Scarborough could not fine for fear of injuring his consort,) the two ships engaged for some two hours with alternate success, and with the determination on both sides never to surrender. Towards the c'ose of the action all the guns of the 4 Richard’ were silenced and unservice able, with the exception of fjnronthe fore castle. The ‘ Seraois’ had been frequently on fire —frequent attempts to board had been repelled with great loss on both sides. At half past 9, the 4 Alliance’ came up and poured several broadsides into the ‘ Serapis,’ doing near'y as much injury to the 4 Richard’—when Capt Jones ordered her to desist. The main mast of the 4 Serapis’ w*s supported merely by the Richard s yard. Her fire subsiling by degrees, she could no longer bring a single gun to bear. She struck about half past 10 — her main mast at the same lime going by the board. Capt. Jones then took possession of her, removing all his crew on board, and the * Richard’sank almost immediately after. A more sanguinary engagement than this, probably has never been fought—one half of the crews of bo h side* being either killed or wounded. In this action Lieu'. Richard Dale, of the Richard,’ was particularly distinguish ed. Although severely wounded, he maintain ed bis station to ’he last. No commander was ever more faithfully and ably eec ended than was Capt. Jones by this gallant officer, to whom a large share of the credit of the action justly attache*. The King of England conferred upon Capt. Pear son the honor of knighthood, and Congress by resolution dec ! ared their “h gh sense of the disiinsuuffied bravery aid military conduct es John Paul Jones, Esq , captain in the navy of the United States, and particularly in bis vic tory over the British ship of war ‘Serapis,’ on the'coast of Esgland, which was attended with circumstances so brilliant as te excite general applause and admiration *' On Capi. Jones'* arrival in Pari*, the King of Franc* presented him with an elegant sword and at«o, with th* concurrence of Congresa, with the* cross of the order of ‘'military merit” Some time af ter the commencement of the action betwoew the‘Richard* and‘Serapis* the ‘Pallas/ Capt. Coitineau, engaged the ‘Countess of Seartlio* rough for two hours when she struck. In October, 1780, Capt Jones sailed forth* united States in the ‘Ariel.* On the royag* he engaged the ‘Triumph/ of 20 guns, and compelled her to strike her colors. On the 28th .1 une. 1781, he was unanimous ly elected by Congress to command the America/74, then on the stocks. Congress subsequently presented her to the King of France, in testimony of the sense entertain ed by Congress,, “of his generous exertions’* in behalf of the United States, and to replace the ‘.Magnifique/ of 74 guns, lost in Boston harbor. When Capt. Jones was in Paris, some short time after the action, he was informed that Capt. Pearson had been knighted. “Well/* said he, “he deserved it, and if I fall in wink him again I will make a lord of him.” The above is but a brief and imperfect no* count of the services rendered to his country by this brave officer. CIIARL£S UEKUFFi PORTRAIT AND MINIATURE PAINTER, Room No. 4, Masonic Hall, HAVING located in Augusta, witbt C purpose of pursuing his Profession, will b pleased to receive the calls of those who may far or him with their patronage. Mr. Bbrupv will teach the principles of t e art, o a class formed for that nurrw?e |a. 6m DAGUERRE □TP tl LIKENESSES. • 1.60. Forafewdayilongor, Bnuh wilt continue to take LIKENESSES and scat them in good Morrooo cases, for the low price of 51.50, and as be uses nothing but the host material, it enables him to iss ie daily, without regard to weather, Likenesses that are unsurpassed for boldness, truth fulness, beauty of finish or durability. Miniature* inserted in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Aa. Rooms first door above ibe insuiance Bank, opposite Lambadr.’e Portraits or Daeruerreotvpes copied an2-tf Jfor Sale. Foxi SALE. A NEGRO WOMAN, of good character, and capable of making Dresses in fashionable style. ALSO, A Nurse, of good temper, and well calculated to please children, a fair Sempstress and House Servant. ALSO, A Girl of fourteen, brought upas a House Servant. ALSO, One of Twelve, accustomed to bouse work, and for her age. a good Sempstress. apl-if L. COLEMAN. HORSES AND CARTS FOR HIRE, with men accustomed to work them, —ALSO— A WAGON, with a good Team and Driver. —wanted— A good gentle COW. Apply at this office, my 2-law3 FOR SALE. 4 FINE WROUGHT IRON RAILING, .A. Apply to GLENDINNING A CO. may D 6 NEGROES NEGROES. NEGROES. JUST ARRIVED, SEVENTY-SIX young, likely NEGROES, which, added to our former stock, will make one hundred and fourteen we have now on tne Market. By calling at our Depot at Hamburg, S. C., purchasers can be suited, and those wishing to purchase are requested to examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere. 04-tw&wrfJENNINGS dr ROBERTSON, CANAI< PIOUR. 1 A A BBLS. Hiram Sm th’a doable extra, JLvfv" Red Jacket, Jonn and Seneca County MUD PLOUR, just receiver, by a P 22 lAw ESTES A RICHMOND. Fire Screens, Fire Screens. 4 BEAOriPUIi assortment of Eire Screens, .laL and Bordering to match just received bv a P I9-d2w DUNHAM dr BLEAKLY. Window Shades. 4 BEAUTIFUL lot of transparent Window ZjL SHADES, including a variety ol new designs, <S;c., just opened by ar!9 12w DUNHAM A BLEAKLY. SECONDS OF FLOUR 4 AAA LBS,, at 2 cents per ib., for tale by 4t*UUl/ B. H. WARREN & CO., apll 205 Broad street HAY' BACON, AC. " OAA BALES prime Eastern HAY, direct from Boston, 40 hbds. new choice BACON, Sides and Sboulderi 10 do. prime N, O. SUGAR, Just received and for sale. Apply to apl STUART A CASHIN. THOM ASTON LIME It A A BBLS. fresh Thom as ton LIME, just I UMJ received b,- ep26 wddr ESTES A RICHMOND. FRESH ARRIVAL. PRESTON a MERRILL’S TEAS'* POWDERS. —25 do*, just received and for alo by mh22-dAw WM 11. TUTP, Druggist. J U STla. EC Eiveel “ 1 A BBLS. each, Champagne and Harriaoe’a 1 \J CIDER, ]0 boxes Sicily ORANGES, 2 bbls. fresh COCOANUT3, 3 ‘ Soft-shell ALMONDS, 5 boxes Sicily LEMt’NS, 10 “ Old St Julian CLARET, 5 bbls. Old Mooongahela WHISKEY, Por sale by A. SAHAL. Agent, LARD! LARD!! /* AAA LBS. PRIME LARD, for sale by apl7 HAND A PLEMINQ. COUNTRY HAMS. rs /'v/’w/'k LBS. choice Country HAMS, 3,000 « “ “ SHOULDERS,, 7 5,000 los, choice Western SIl ES, LOGO “ “ Tennessee Do., Juut received and for sale by splG-udrw E'TES A RICHMOND. LIME Irxrk BBLS. FRESH Thomaston LIMB vs v ior B*s le by aps HAND. WILLIAMS A CO’ bacon, bacon OA AAA ciioir* bacom Vs Vr SIDES, ior sale tow by ml 3 SCRANTON. STARK A DAVIS. BACOM. A A AAA prime SHOULDERS, in vPavr vFvP hUtts, just received and for mJo by B. H. WARREN A C*’- apß -205 Fro* f •“ BACON gfioUL* 30,000 UIARPSR’S bv JUI aine for RICHARDS *RON n,yl_ D urban a> d m=> Pcx 9ale b t by Charles K ICHAiI>B A SON, my 3 f 4
