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VOL. 3.
AUGUSTA. GEO. THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1828.
NO. 7.
PUBLISHED,EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY
at 2 O’CIiOCK. ?• M.
Mr Howard's Uric': Buildinre, opposite Mr. Cuir.ninps
Law Buildings, M'Jotoisli Street.
DIRECTIONS.
Hale.-of Lend end .\cgrnu, by Administrators, Execu-
!orr, or Guardian?, are required, by law, to be held on too
first'Tuesday in the month, between Idle hours of ten in tiie
•orenoon and three in the afternoon, at the Court-house of
"lie county in which the property is situate.—Notice of
•hose ssles must be given in a public gazette SIX! Y days
previous to the day of sale.
* Notices Ofthe sale of personal property must be given in
!i‘ae manner, FORTY days previous to the day of sale.
Notice to the debtors and crediton of an estate, must he
published for FORTY days-
Notice that application will he liradc to the Court of Or
dinary for levac toscll land, must be published for tOUK
MONTHS.
nuide of it by the author of Waverley,
ia his chivalric tale “ the Talisman.”
THE LEE PENNY.
FOOTSTEPS BEFORE THE FLOOD.
The surface of the earih exhibits the
traces of the convulsions of former times,
the marks of ihe powerful action of fire
and flood, and the evidence of extinct ra
ces of animals and the lost tribes of vege
tables. The miner, in pursuing his sub
terranean labors turns out skeletons of
colossal proportions; the naturalist who
gathers up the scattered bones strewed
beneath the banks of streams and under
the shores of the ocean, finds them form
ing the frames of beasts, in comparison
with whose size the elephant of ihe pre
sent earth is but a pigmy. The most fan
ciful descriptions of the monsters of anti
quity lose the air of fables when com-
The following account of a Talisman,
celebrated over all Scotland, and popti-.-i— v - - -- .. , , .
.arly known by the rustic name of “the j P^ed with the strange forms disclosed
Lee Penny, is extracted from a
work
entitled “ Picture of Scotland,” recently
publishe'd.
“About three miles below Lanark, on
ihe north brink of ibe Clyde, is the Lee,
ihe patrimonial estate of ihe family of
Lockarf, so distinguished during the sev
enteenth century for their eminence in
♦he Scottish Courts of Law. Lee House
is a very fine mansion, lately modernised
in ihe castellated style. It contains ma
ny portraits, among which may be men
tioned a bus! of Clavei house, full lengths
of Maria Theresa and Joseph II of Ger-
nuny, Oliver Cornwell, President Lock-
ti irt, Count Lockhart, the groat lawyer
of the time of ihe Cromwells. The Lock
harts were distinguished in arms long be
fore (hey had become so eminent in law,
Simon Locard accompanied the good Sir
James Douglass to Palestine, bearing the
heart of Bruce enclosed in a locked case
ou which account his name was changed
(o Lockheart, and he obtained for Ids ar
morial bearings, a heart attached to a
lock, with the mono of“ Corde serrata
inndo.” Engaging in the wars of the llo-
jy Scjiulcrc, this hero had the good for
tune to make a Saracen of rank his pri
soner. The lady of the wan ior came to j
pay his ransom, and was counting out the
money, when she happened to drop from
her purse a small jewel which she imme
diately hastened to pick up with ail air of
careful solicitude. Lockhart eagerly in
quired the nature of the jewel, and learn
ing that it was a modicatorv talisman, re
fused to deliver up his-captive unless it
were added to the sum previously stipula
ted. The lady was obliged to comply,
an d Simon brought it home to Scotland,
where it has ever since continued in ihe
possession of his descendants, peihaps tii~
oniv existing memorial ol the crusades in
this country.
It is called the Lee Penny, on account
of its being sot in thn centre of an old En
glish coin. Triangular in shape, it mea
sures about one third ofon inch each way
mid is of a dark red colour, but perfectly
transparent. The nature of the stone
cannot ho determined by lapidaries, being
apparently different in all respects from
any known ill this quarter ofthe world.—
To the edge of the stone a small sil
ver chain has been attached, and the
whole is deposited in a gold box which the
Empress Louisa presented to the late
£ C nnt Lockhart. The Lee Penny did
not lose its talismanic property on being
transferred to a country oi Christians.
On tiie contrary, it lias been all along,
even to the present day, remarkable for
medical virtue. It is especially sovereign
in the diseases of horned cattle. The
mode of administering it is this. Hold
ing it by the chain, is it three times plump
ed' down in a quantity of water, and once
drawn round—three dips and a swell, as
ihe country people fondly express it—and
on tiie cattle or others affected dunking
'his water, the cure is speedy and effectu
al.
Even at this day, rife as the Gospel is
now said or supposed to be, people some
times come from great distances, ith
vessels, which they fill with watci charm
ed in the manner described, artd which
they take home in order to administer it
to their bestial. In tho reign of Charles
II, the people of Newcastle, being afflict
ed with the plague, sent for, and obtain
ed the loan ofthe Leo Penny, leaving
tiie sum of £6000 sterling in its place as
a pledge. They found it effectual, or
were impressed with so high an opinion
of its virtues, that they proposed to keep
and forfeit tho money, but the Laird
the excavation of the earth. The feel of
quadropeds, the wings of birds, the fins cf
fishes united together, render it ques
tionable whether the original proprietor
was a tenant of land, an inhabitant ofthe
waters, or a citizen of the air. The Dra
gon of poetry, the hydras of history, and
fierce strange beasts of story have re-ap
peared from the depths where the earth
has been explored for the purpose of the
arts or of curiosity. The most remarka
ble of the relics of tho former world, are
the footsteps marked on the surface of
rocks and deeply printed in their sub
stance. A late foreign Journal contains
an account of tracks of quadrupeds re
sembling the appearance which would re
main if the rock in its soft state had been
traversed by the living animals. On the
declivity of a sand stone quarry in Scot
land beginning at fifteen feel below the
surface of the earth and descending to the
depth of sixty or seventy feet, extend-
four lines of foot prints of diflerent
quadrupeds. Tiie alternation of t ight and
left footsteps, the equal distance from
each other, the grazing of the foot along
tiie surface before it was set down, the
sharp and well defined marks of claws,
clearly determine the origin of ihe im
pressions One of the tracks is supposed
to have been produced by the clawing of
a tortoise, or a crocodile.
More remarkable traces have been
heretofore found in the western states.
The prints of the feet of giants are indel
ibly impressed on the rocks, in a manner
not to be produced by the chisel of the
sculptor or the effort of imitative art.—
The sportive creations of nature often as
sume rude resemblances of objects ; but
the likeness seldom extends beyond mere
outline. Tho learned men who have
prosecuted enquiries on ihe subject, have
arrived at the conclusion tiiat the ap
pearances are tho genuine relics of the
old world before the flood ; the footsteps
ofthe antediluvian population pressed on
the rock before the stone had hardened
into solidity.—National AJgis.
to touch their little forceps; make their
bows and “ how are vous” of the day.—
Still, they seemed intent on some deter
mined object. I could indistinctly ob
serve each, with a minute particle of sand,
of those who went one wav, and it was
only when they returned that those tin-
ladened would seem to interrogate the
others as they passed. I knew not their
object, unless it was a relief afforded to
those who were laden too heavily. Their
stops were but for a second, and then their
object was resumed. I learnt from the
heaps of sand they would pile in a few
hours, how much this little insect could
do with a plan and end in view. Nature
had made them most perfect for their des
tination. I thought of the capacity and
power of Man in comparison with the
Ant, and profited by the example.
A Horse and Gig for Sale,
ENQUIRE OF
May 26
WILLIAM POL.
6 2t
Auction Prices,
AT PRIVATE SALE.
Carlton, Cook & Knowlton,
y^ESIROUS of closing their business for the
season, are selling off their entire Stock of
Goods at Nen-York Auction cost.
May 5 104 tf
E. B. CRANE,
From the American Traveller.
A VISION.
In the days of my youth, I remember
roving in the beautiful garden of my fa
ther in midsummer, when the sun had
been fur several days intensely warm, and
it was grateful to seek a retreat in a rude
bower which had been erected for conve
nience and ornament. The bower was
without flouring, and to make it dry, a
layer of fine sand and gravel had been
spread. It was in this reneat, surround
ed with the works my own hands had ac
complished, and at a time when the soul
communed with its maker, I found my
self in, whit the world pleases to call, a
reverie—I was alone, and walked with
God 1 I cannot say some faint dreams of
conjugal happiness had not disturbed my
lust night’s sleep, and were not now pre
sent to mv imagination. I cannot tell
how much"the goddess ot love had propi
tiated my seclusion and present happi
ness ; for I had been already in the
world, and knew its sorrows and “ lsa P*
But contemplation had
O FFERS for sale, at bis old stand, corner of
Reynold and Washington Streets. SUL-
KEYS, GIGS, BAROUCHES fc CLOSE CAR
RIAGES, of various descriptions, at prices and
on terms to suit the times.
Persons wishing to order Carriages will please
call as above, where they will be attended to un-
the 10th of Mav, after which time, until the 1st
of November, orders forwarded to E. B. Crane,
Newark, New-Jersey, w ill be thankfully received
and faithfully executed.
April 24 101 tf
NEW
DRUG & MEDICINE
STORE.
No. l6l Broad-street,
Second door below ihe City-Hotel, Augusta, Geo.
JAMES LEVERICH,
MACON
Masonic Hall Lottery,
FIRST CLASS.
First Drawing to take place at Macon on the 21st
ofJune, and to be completed in five Drawing?
Coach Jflahing and Repairing.
r| tHE Subscriber having taken the CARRIAGE SHOP, lately occupied by Mr. NATHAN
LEEDS, in Washington-strcct, between Broad and Green streets, respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that lie will carry on the above business in all its branches, and keepcon-
stantlv for sale,
Coaches, Gigs, Stilkeys, &c.
Of the best mateiials and most faithful manufacture. He will build to order, and repair at the
shortest notice, having faithful and complete workmen. He hojios to be able to give general satis
faction, and share a respectable portion of public patronage.
JESSE THOMPSON.
102 tf
April 2S
EAGLE TAVERN.
SCHEME.
1
Prize
of
85,000
is
5,000
1
19
91
1,500
is
1,500
• 1
91
99
500
is
500
2
91
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300
is
600
10
99
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100
is
1,000
10
99
If
50
is
500
50
9 1
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20
is
1,000
200
99
99
10
is
2,000
1580
99
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5
is
7,900
1855 Prizes.
3145 Blanks.
Tickets $5—Halves 2 50—Quarters $1 £5—
for sale in a great variety of numbers, at
BEERS’
Fortunate l.oUerv Office,
No. 241, Broad-Street
U» The above Lottery will positively com
mence drawing at the time appointed, and be
completed without delay. Orders for Ticket*
will have prompt attention.
May 1
J. S. BEERS
103
IL&Wo
Henry Moungf.r,
having located himself at
Monroe, Walton county,
tenders his Professional Sgyv;-
c s to the Public. Business entrusted to his care
i auy of the following counties, Will be faithfullj
nitended to—viz ;
Clark,
Morgan,
Jackson,
Newton,
Gwinnett,
Hall,
De Kalb,
Fayette,
Walton, and
Henry,
A. R. RALSTON & JOHN B. HAHN,
H AVING taken the Eagle Tavern, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that thej
will open it, for the accommodation of Boarders and Travellers, on Monday nj'xt, Aprd-»-
B ■ win open li, wriuc accouiuwuuuuu wuutuo.a ~
This Establishment, being enlarged and perfectly repaired, by Kennedy b Bugg w. enalde its
present occupants to offer their patrons all the comforts and conveniences which are to be found
[n any similar establishment in the City. The Eagle Tavern also offers the advantage of be.ng
near the centre ofthe business part of Augusta, at the some time that its location affoids a quiet
retirement from the busy bustle of Broad-street
[LF A large new Stable, capable of holdin
April 24
200 'lorses, offers its accommodations to Drovers-
T01 ini
J^ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
public in general, that he is now receiving
from New-York, Baltimore and Philadelphia, an
extensive assortment ofl'RESH DRUGS and
MEDICINES, together with a large supply of
Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Hatters Materials. Win
dow Glass, &c.—among which are the following:
White Lead, in Oil, pure, (warranted.)
Do. do. best No. 2,
Do. do. Dry,
Verdigris, Dry and in Oil, _
Spanish Brown, Dry and in Oil,
Yellow Ochre, „ i, «•
Chrome Yellow,
Prussian Blue,
Red Lead.
Linseed, Train and Lamp Oil,
Of superior quality.
Paint Brushes, ol' all kinds and sizes.
Flesh Brushes,
Tooth „ Silver Wire,
White Wash Brushes, assorted.
Shaving „ >i
Velvet ,,
LAMP GLASSES and LAMP WICKS assor
ted sizes.
SURGEON’S INSTRUMENTS, of all kinds.
References can be made in Augusta, to
JOHN 1 . KING.
Wm. SIMS. WILLIAMS Is C.e
MUSGROVE, WETMORE & O
HEARD fc COOK, and
WM. J. HOBBY, Esquires.
Nov. 8 tf
OAK GROVE
For Sale.
the summer resi-
T HIS pleasant situation
dence ofthe late Abicl Campfield, and sit
uated on the Savannah Itoail 3 miles from Au
gusta, will be disposed of, and immediate posses
sion given. Also the stock of cattle &.c. on the
premises.
Persons wishing to purchase, will please to
apply tl> JAS. HARRISON Ex’tr.
May 12 2 lf
The Subscriber
Offers for sale or rent. Ids House
and Lot in Summerville, which is
one of the most desirable lots and
spacious Houses on t V Hill. Also,
at very reduced prices the following
iract of Land : One in Appling 6tli District No.
40 of490 acres; one in Irwin, 2nd. Dist. No.
159, 490 aerfes ;,onc in Monroe, 7th Dist. No. 63,
onacres : one in Habersham 13 Dist. No. 112,
2024 acres ; one in Habersham
202J acres; one in Troup, Dist. 7, No. 93. 2024
acres, and 248 acres in Burke—-41so : a pair of
young well-broke family Horses and good second
hand carriage, which will be sold separately or
together. Also, four well broke Mules.
H. MEALING.
100 if
April 21
poiniments. .
cheered me, and hope came smiling by.
oi Leo would not consent to part with so
I had dwelt long on those happy imagm
inas. The vision had passed, and I view
ed myself as I was, as I saw nature in all
her loveliness, I saw man as he is ; that
life was sustained by his men Industry,
and that without it, I could not have en
joyed this transient return tu pristine in
nocence. I had been reading Thorap-
son’s Seasons, and had no doubt imbibed
orac of his ideas of the beauties of the
Spring had P assed
CAMDEN, (S. C.)
FRESH CONGRESS WATER,
In quart and pint bottles.
Together with a fuH assortment of other arti-!
cles usually kept by Druggists, all of whi«h will j
be sold at the lowest Wholesale prices, and on
the most reasonable terms.
Physicians, Country Merchants, and oth
ers are invited to call and examine for thera-
N.B.—A constant supply of Shop Furniture
kept on hand.
March 13
89 3 m
LAW, BEVRIDGE & Co s
Stock Beer,
venerable and so gifted an heir born.—] changes in Nature. ■ Summer
The Laird of that time was a high caval-f in all her budding ot promise ,
.;.er, and one of the charges brcughi against had come, an
him by the enlightened party whom he
had to oppose, was that he could effect
cures by means of necromancy.
One other remarkable instance of its
efficacy is recorded. About the beam
ing of the lust century, Lady Baird, of
Saughtonhall, having been bit by a mad
dog, and exhibiting all tho symptoms ot
hydrophobia, obtained a loan of the talis
man, and, having drunk and bathed in wa
ter which it had sanctified, got complete
ly better. That this transaction really
took place, seems indubitable, for an an
cient female member of the Lee family
who died lately, remembered bearing the
L<atrd who lent the Penny to Lady Baird,
describe how he and his dam had been
invited to Saughtonhall, and splendidly
entertained, in gratitude for the use of
the talisman. Being now visited by an
incredible number of persons, whose cu
riosity has been excited respecting it. Sir
Charles McDonald Lockhart, the present
proprietor, recently adopted the idea of
keeping ap album, in which their names
are recorded. We have all seen the use
the early fruits were in
readiness. I still clung to what remain
ed of paradise. I knew not''hat I had
sinned or tasted ofthe forbidden fruit ,
for there was, as I observed, no Eve to
tempt, or serpent to beguile ; and the fla
ming tree of knowledge, of good ana evil,
was without the garden
had entered and laid
hours of the year that
Now landing from. Boat Augusta.
A few Barrels of the above article, put up for
summer use, and just from the Brewery, it
will be sold on accommodating fr rms -
HALL & HARDIN.
May 5 *04 <•'
ROWLAND’S HOTEL, MANSION HOUSE,
GREENVILLE, (So. Ca.)
T IIE Subscriber has located himself in this
place, and has a large and commodious , ..
establishment for the accommodation of Travel- pr^|i£ public are informed, that tue subscriber
lers He hopes bv his assiduity and attention, to has opened a new HOUSE OF LMl.lt-
promote the comfort of those who may favor him XAINMEIST, under the above title, situated on
with their patronage. Families can be accom- £j. oa d. s trect, and adjoining the Court-house on
modated in the most retired manner, if required. thc sout h—where travellers and others will find
His chambers are large and airy, and command ever y accommodation usual in the best houses of
a most beautiful prospect. Ilis stables ore roomy ,j,ekind.
and will be well supplied. JOHN MAC COLL.
\V. T. ROWLAND. j lm
May 1 *03 lot May 8 i
OFFERED VERY LOW
The subscriber would either rent
iwSwBfef or sell his Summer place, near the
S rocks, adjoining the places of Mr.
miBL Dauforth, Mr. Hall and Mr. Law
rence. There are fifty acres of Land, a good
H .usc, with all out houses, a stone Dairy, &tc.
To a good purchaser, it would be disposed ofon
accommodating terms, entirely below its real va
lue, or it would be rented very low for the sum
mer.
ALSO,
The House in town, in which the subscriber
now resides, would be rented on very moderate
terms, from the 1st of June to the 1st October
next. It is in a healthy part of the town, and
having folding doors. &c. a very cool and airy
summer house. For particulars, immediate ap
plication to be made to
NOTICE.
I OUR moot: s after date application will
IHE Steam Boat Company’s Packet Boat,
F'madeTo the Honorable the Ju-tices of the
Inferior Court of Richmond County, wheio sitting
ror ordinary purposes, for leave 1» sell all t e
real estate of the late Richard Bush, dec.
LITTLEBERRY BUsH. Ailmr.
April 21 100 tf
walls; but sin
waste all my ia-
was passed.
I had
and cold W in-
Molasses Whiskey.
Landing this day from the Steamboat Hamburg,
Hogsheads Molasses, . .
30 Hogsheads Baltimore Whiskey, and wi
be sold on the most liberal terms, for approved
KERRS &. GRAHAM.
50 tf
X'CAROLINA, Capt.'lVray having under- r; CommUtceof CoUtlCtl
tone a thorough repair, mcludmga new boiler, J
upon the best and most approved plan, will ply f or fjie CUSUlUg yCCtT .*
regularly, leaving Augusta every Saturday mor- ACCOUNTS—Messrs. Bones, Harper,
ning, at 8 o’clock and Savannah every Tuesday AVCWHia
afternoon at 4 o’clock. No care or expense has VJ Lamps-Messrs. Fliinizy, Ben
beheld blasting Autumn ..
,0r ''' h i t V' a C.iT” , R-™ C0ul<f,.0,
-Si T ~ s
withdraw her timely ndmnni ■ ^ ^
vet had been within the walls, 0
but
dess of Love ; Contemplation had
font her influences, and Hope and Red
paper.
Oct. 29
beet spared to render her a first rate passage
Boat. Her accommodations are spacons.com- noch B " , ^ a "'^_v. essrs Thotna s. Bones and
fortable and elegant, in every respect; and from On City J/a«-Messrs. mom .
the long practical experience of Captain Wray Shelton. Bones, Danforth and
on the Savannah River, passengers may always On Hospital-Mcs.rs. o
feel assured of a safe and expeditious passage, lomas. .. Belaigle, Harper and Sliel
together with excellent fare. _
Captain on Board. ^ W0 0 D, Agent. OnMarkei-Mcssrs. Pl.inizy,'Thomas and Me
May 13 2 ^ C °On Magazine—Messrs. Shelton, Harper and
Cypress Shingles. D ^%^ r J ank and " 7iar/-Bcn,iOCh ’ Boues
HE subscriber is prepared to furnish any Qn Drains—Messrs. Dauforth, McCoombs and
Augusta, May 8
HUGH SMITH
1 4t
II
Gardner.
April 28
TO KENT,
The Dwelling ofthe late Gen. John
Twiggs, nine miles from Augusta, ci
tho rood to Savannah. The situation
is as pleasant as any other, having W
wcll of excellent water in the yard, and is conve
nient to a fine spring.—The house is large ana
commodious, with seven rooms There are o-
bout tbirtv acres of cleared land attacked , £°°“
stables and other out buildings, well calculated
for a House of Entertainment, or private summer
residence. For terms, aPP*^ TW , GGS .
May 8 1 wlm
A House in Summerville,
TO RENT.
A Dwelling House in Summerville,
containing four Rooms on the first
floor, andthencccssary out-buildings,
belonging to the estate of Thomas
For terms, apply to
W. \V. MONTGOMERY.
102 wtJ.
son and W.sdom, wore nnlH^nnagma-
tion. I obeved their dictates,
Hence look me by .he hand and bade
look around for example, ® ene *, -
myriads of those little mechan-
They were all very busy
seemed their trifling em;4oy-
feet were
ics, the ants,
in what
.c thev were passing to and fro, and
“ le " ,,,e MWS!
SELLING OFF AT COST.
T HE subscriber, being about to return to
the North, will close his business in tins
City, bv selling the remainder of his Stock o
Fur and Wool Hats at cost—and less than cost
for common quality. .. , ,
His Stock having been furnished direct from
the Manufactories in New-York, are .n good
order, and can be sold, at wholesale °r retail,
at the New-York prices, for cash or town ac
ceptances. Country Merchants a " d 'f"™? US '
tomers will do well to call and supply themselves
at low rates, with thc above^rticle^
May 19 4 3t
T*MmberofShingl«, of any length■**£**&££' „ r ,
i be desired. Orders left at the stores of Mr. Jesse Gn Health—Messrs. Harper, Danforth and
Kent, Mr. N. K. Butler, or with the undersigned, g
will be dulv attended to. and the Shingles dchr- Qn Pohce _ MesSTS . McCoombs, Phimzy and
ered in anv pirt ofthe Clt y S .. e . X T , vr Beniioch.
THOMAS Ti.M- Published by order of Council
Mav 12 2 3tw Published uyO GEo ^ WALKER, Clerk.
Mav 1
103 3t
LAST NOTICE. -— wnTrrp
a. > .i •<, m.i'nnd ofinformingthose indebted to T\ vl J. AV>X-».
JL the subscriber°that unless they caU speedily ^ LL Person! having demands agamst the es
Etlis-strect
March 3
G. ABELL iiCer.
95 tf
^dUquWateVheTr ‘accounts, they will find them of the Bev. John Leverman, late of
.i- u—a, „r„ n attorney. I owe money and
• .i 'u .i, on attorney, i owe money Richmond County, dec.are requested to present
it mifet hp\iaid 1 Now, ten per cent- on what is t b e m, and all indebted to said estate, to make un
due me. would pay all I owe and leave me com- mediate payment to ROMAN
fortable. WM SAVAGE. ^^aUfi^Ere^or.
Feb. 4 81 Apr!la4
April 21
BLANKS,
OF VARIOUS KINDS,
Constantly on hand and for sale at the Cuurir:
Office, MTirtosh street.
TO RENT.
UNTIL the 1st. October next,
dwelling house with a ^rge garden,
pleasantly situated on
Enquire of
NOTICE.
LL persons having cla ms against the Estate
A' of Richard Bush, dec are particularly re
quested to hand them TO within thc time prescrib
ed bv law af.d those indebted to make immediate
navmeut.
p 3 LITTLEBERRY BUSH, Admr.
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