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VOL. VIII.
P vjbis» ED every other day,
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY
•1T 2 O’C LOCK, P. M.
Howard's Brick building., opposite tlio Post-Office,
M'latush Street.
DIRECTIONS.
»«Ih of Land and Negroes, by Administrators, Execu
•ra, Os Guardians, are required, by law, to be held on
the ir»t Tuesday ia the month, between the hours of ten
io the forenoon and three in the afternoon, at the Court-
House of the eounty ia which the property is situated.
Notice of those sales must ba given in a public Gaaettc
SIXTY days previous to the day of sale.
Notices of the sale of personal property must be qiveu
*!alflte manner, FORTY days previous to the day of sale.
Notices to the debtors and creditors of an estate, must
’be published for FORTY days.
Notice that application will be made to the Court of
•erdidary for leave to sell land, must be published for
•FOUR MONTHS. , ......
Notice for leave to sell Negroes, must be published for
FOUR MONTHS before any order absolute shal I be made
thereon by the court.
DENTISTRY.
Subscriber wishes to give notice to his
■ friends, that he will, after a short time,
have for the low country, on his annual visits ;
and desires those for whom he has commenced
•operations, to call immediately, and have them
finished before he leaves.
He would also say to those who are unac
quainted with his operations, that he practices
on scientific principles; and on as reasonable
terms as Dentists of respectability in New York
and Philadelphia, and will warrant his opera
tions to be equaljin beauty,durability, and use, to
nuy that can be procured in the United States.
S. OSBORN, Surgeon Dentist.
Dec. 15 IM ts
GENEVA FOR SALE.
THIS Venable estate, four miles above Au
gusta, lying on both sides of Rae’s creek,
containing nearly 400 acres, about hall of which
is in wood, with a good dwelling house and all
necessary out buildings, about 2000 bearing
grape vines, fruit trees of various sorts, and sev
eral lots of Gama and Guinea grass, is offered
for sale. One third of the purchase money,
will be required in hand, the balance in one and
two years— Apply in my absence to Mr. D. F.
Halsey.
THO. FLOURNOY.
Dec. 5 ts 145
HORSES AND MULES FOR SALE.
THE Subscribers have taken the STABLE
well-known as MIMS’, on Green street,
Augusta, where persons wishing Horses of any
description, or Mules, can be supplied at any
time as low as they can be had in the market,
■Mid on as accommodating terms.
ALSO,
Some thorough-bred Stallions and Mares,
from 2 to 4 years old, now in training—among
hem a mare, half sister of Rattlesnake by Sum
dor, and a Whip mare in foal by Collier. The
Pedigrees of each will be furnished on applica
tion to HAUN & LINDSEY.
Oct 24 tjan 126
YV A BARREL marked “S. Griswold” was
discharged from Company’s boat No. 11, on Sat
urday, the Ist inst. and taken from the wharf by
Some one not authorized to receive it. Any
•information on the subject will be thankfully re
ceived by RATHBONE & HOLLAND.
Nov 12 135 ff
NOTICE,
XK WNERS of Negroes in Augusta and its
vF vicinity wishing to dispose of them on rea
sonable terms for cash, will find a purchaser at
(Hie Richmond Hotel.
T. J. JENNINGS.
JLugnsta, De 12 148 4tw.
NOTICE
To Merchants and Planters.
THE extensive and convenient Fire-Proof
Ware-House, lately occupied by Messis.
Sims, Williams &. Woolsey, is open for the re
ception of Cotton and Produce of all kinds; and
the subscribers will make advances when de
sired, on produce in store. Their terms of
storage wifi be twelve and a half cents per bale
on cotion each month. They will make sale
of cotton directed to them, or in store at twenty
five eents per bale. Being determined to avoid
speculating in cotton, they will always be pre
pared to execute any orders promptly, and
pledge themselves that no exertion shall be
wanting to promote the interest of their friends.
s. kneeland.
J. K. KILBURN.
XVThe busineas will be conducted under the
firm of S. KNEELAND & Co.
Augusta, April 45
CARRIAGES TO HIRE.
TIHE subscriber respectfully Informs the
public, that he keeps for hire, at the Eagle
and rhocnix Hotel Stables,
Carriages, Barouches, Gigs, Sulkies, and
Horses,
,of all descriptions, with careful drivers where
he can accommodate, on reasonable terms, eith
er those wishing only a short excursion, or the
traveller who may desire a longer trip into the
country. He will also keep horses upon liber
al terms by the day or month. His long expe
rience too with Horses and their diseases will
enable him to render useful services in that re
spect. His friends may calculate on the most
diligent attention to their interests, and a sin
cere effort to accommodate them in all p rticu
lars. OTHO WEAVER
NEGRO WOMAN FOR SALE.
A NEGRO WOMAN, a first rate Cook, &c.
She will be sold on time for approved pa
per. E. H. BARRETT.
Under U. S. Hotel.
ALL persons having claims against William
Jacl tson late of Richmond county deceas
ed, arc requested to hand in an account of their
demands within the time prescribed by law —
and those indebted to said deceased are request
ed to make payment.
ANDREW J. MILLER, Adm’r.
Nov 14 w6t 136
TO HIRE.
FROM The first of January next —several
negro men and boys; among whom are
some good house servants. Apply to
ANDREW J. MILLER.
Dec. 22 6t 452
CALCINED Plaister Paris,’ White Lead,
Linseed Oil, Window Glass, &c.
A large supply just received and for saleby
R. B. HAVILAND & CO.
Nev 26 . ts 126
(.com.n courier.
UNITED STATES HOTEL..
THE subscriber having taken a lease of the
UNITED STATES HOTEL for a term
of years, respectfully tenders his services to the
public; and hopes from his long experience in
that line, and his disposition to please, that he
will be enabled to give general satisfaction.—
His Bar will be supplied with the best of refresh
ments, and his table shall lack nothing desira
ble which the market will afford. His house
will be open the tenth of the present month, for
the reception of boarders and transient persons
and he most cordially solicits the patronage of a
generous public. C. DICKINSON.
Augusta, Georgia, Dec 8, 1834 147 4tw
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE SUBSCRIBER, having purchased the
Southern Agriculturist from its late Editor
and Proprietor, Mr. John D. Legare, solicits
the support of the friends of Agriculture, and of
the interests connected with it, throughout the
Southern States. He has published this work
for Mr. Legare from its commencement, in the
year 1828, and he is Ihus practically acquainted
with the mode in which it should be conducted.
Its publication will be continued on the same
terms and in the same manner as heretofore,
with such improvements as his experience may
suggest.
As the Subscriber is solicitous to make this
Journal the vehicle for disseminating useful in
formation, not only with regard io established
systems of Husbandry, but also
efforjs in Agriculture and Horticulture, he in
vites free and unrestrained communications
from all persons occupied in these pursuits.
Let no one imagine that solitary facts or isolated
experiments are too trivial to be communicated.
All systematic knowledge is but the aggregate
of humble particulars; and Science, in every
department, is brought to perfection, not through
the instrumentality of a single extraor
dinary mind, but the contributions of particu
lars by many individuals, and generally after
the lapse of many years. He is desirous, there
fore, to have as many facts to record as can be
furnished ; and from the Planter, who is system
atic in his experimental labors, an account of
his failures as well as of his successful efforts,
will be acceptable. If the last are worthy of
being recorded that they may be imitated, the
first merits to be noted in order to be shunned.
The Subscriber hopes that his appeal to his
fellow-citizens of the South, will not be in vain.
It would be a reproach to our Planters to suffer
this Periodical to meet the fate of the Southern
Review. Os the last it may be justly said, that
it was suffered to fall, when it was not only
rearing for us a well merited fame as a literary
people, but it was also vindicating the Southern
character aud Southern habits from the unjust
aspersions which have been so liberally bestow
ed upon us out of our section of country.
The “ SOUTHERN AGRICULTURIST ”
in some measure supplies the place of the
Southern Review, so far as regards the circum
stances last alluded to. It serves as a Register
not only of methods of Husbandry, but also of
facts relating to our system of Slavery. The
subjects of the discipline, the treatment, the
characters of our Slaves, are fairly suited to its
pages, and constitute topics as interesting and
important as any which can engage either our
own attention or the attention of those abroad,
who feel a legitimate interest in our concerns.
The Subscriber begs leave, in conclusion, to
remark, that if he had not undertaken to contin
ue the publication of this Periodical, it most
probably, would have either been removed from
our city, or been suspended. Whether it will
be in his power to continue it, will depend not
only on thePecuniaiifbntthe Literary Contribu
tions of Southern Planters. He confidently now
leaves this matter in their hands, feeling a full
assurance that there is wanting on the part of
our Planters, neither the liberality nor mental
energies necessary to sustain the Soutnern Agri
culturist,
A. E. MILLER, Publisher.
Charleston, S. C. Dec. 1, 1834.
AN ORDINANCE
TO prohibit the sale of fruit, confectionary,
and other articles in the streets of this
City:—
Sec. 1. Be it ordained, by the City Council
of Augusta and it is hereby ordained by the au
thority of the same, That from and after the
first day of January next it shall not be lawful
for any slave, free person of color, or any other
fierson whatever, to sell or hawk beer, cake,
ruit, or confectionary in the streets of this City.
Sec. 2. And be it further ordained by the
authority aforesaid, That any white person vi
olating the first section of this ordinance shall
be find for each offence in a sum not exceeding
fifty dollars; audit’ the same shall be violated by
a slave or free person of color, he or she shall be
arrested by the Marshal or any of the City
Constables, and be committed to the Guard
House, there to remain until the payment of
all expenses, and one dollar to the arresting of
ficer.
Done in Council the \lth day of December, 1834.
SAMUEL HALE, Mayor.
Bv the Mayor,
G. M. WALKER, Clerk.
Administrator’* Sale.
WM7"ILL be sold on the 7th (lay of January
w > next, at the late residence of John IV.
Hatchwel) deceased, in Columbia county, Geo.
all the stock, consisting of Horses, Mules, Hogs,
Cattle, Sheep, Corn, Fodder, Oats, Peas, and
Honsehold and Kitchen Furniture. At the
same time and place, the Negroes will be hired,
and the land rented for the next year.
TURNER CLANTON, Admr.
Dec 22, 1834 td 152
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD!
RANAWAY from the Subscriber’s plan
tation, near Augusta, on the 6th inst, a te
gro fellow called JOHN, about 35 years Ad,
near five feet five inches high, chunky built, vith
thick lips—a black mark on one ofhis cheeks,
and a scar on his right arm. He had on hii feet
irons which very likely, he will get rid o| but
the marks of which, may perhaps be seen. Vhen
he went away he had on a red flannel shi't, and
he may have had another of thick cottcA shir
ting, “and mixed twilled cotton panaloons.
Any persons that will apprehend the stid run
away fellow and bring him to me, or pace him
in some safe Jail so I can get him, stall have
the above Reward from the Subscribe?
NICHOLAS DELJIGLE.
Oct 24 ts 126
DRUGS MEDICINES jc.
f pHE Subscribers are receiving Weekly sup-
JL plies, and will keep constancy on hand
a Stock embracing almost every aricle usually
kept by Druggists—which they wil sell on as
favorable terms as can be obtainecin the State.
R. B. HAVILAND fit Co.
U*T Orders promptly and neatl* executed.
Nov. 19 ' 138 1
AUGUSTA, GEO. WEDNES
GLOBE HOTEL,
Augusta, Georgia.
THE subscriber has taken the entire control
of that spacious and well known establish
ment, on the corner of Broad and Jackson streets,
which will be open to customers on the Ist of
September next. The building has just been
refitted, and the rooms newly and handsomely
furnished, and the table will be supplied with
the best the market will afford. Transient fam
ilies will also meet the most ample accommoda
tions and attendance; and every effort will be
made to give satisfaction to those who may pa
tronize this establishment. He hopes from his
experience, and earnest efforts toplease, that he
will deserve the patronage he solicits.
BENTON WALTON.
August 20 ts 98
A Splendid Assortment of
PLAIN AND FANCY BRUSHES.
THE undersigned has just received direct
from the Manufactory, the largest and
most splendid assortment of BRUSHES ever
before offered in this market. Among them
are the following:
Electric
Porcupine
Navarino
Toilet
Ladies’ Curl (gold tip)
Lafayette
Misses’, assorted
Vignette and Fluted Case
Fleurett and Vignette Lafayette
Fleurett, Devergent
Nonpareil and Satin Wood Hail Brushes
Long Handle Fancy Vignette Cloth do
Fancy do Japan do do
Superior Black Vignette do do
Plain and Fancy do various do do
Fine Fleurett Silver Wire Tooth Brushes
Carve do
Nonpareil do do
Cassed do
Trepaned 3 and 4 row do
Fancy Japan Crumb Brushes
do do Hearth do
do do Flesh do
Vignette Long Hand Flesh do
Long Handle Siamese do do
Fine Chinese Hat Brush
Toilet do
Silver Wired, Ivory Nail and Comb Brush
Fancy Japaned Shaving do
Fleurett do do
Fine Dressing Case do
Fancy Japaned Vignette Horse do
Together with Painters’ and Artists’ Brushes,
and every other kind in use. All of which will
be sold lower than they can be procured else
where in the Southern States.
JAMES LEVERICH,
No. 161 Broad st. 2d door below the Eagle’and
Phoenix Hotel, Augusta, Georgia.
Nov 28 w 8 2f4
B.W. FORCE & CO.
Have on hand, at No. 576 Broad street, in Kerrs
& Graham s new range, three doors above the
Globe Hotel,
PACKAGES of fresh BOOTS
VFVF& SHOES, a very extensive as
sortment of every article in the line, calculated
to suit the City anl Country trade—consisting
in part of
2,000 pair Men’s Calf Brogans and Shoes
3,000 do do Kip do do
5,000 do do- coarse do do
2,500 do Beys’ and Children’s coarse and
fine Shoes
3,000 do Ladies’ Prunello, Morocco, Seal
skin and leather Boots, Shoes and
Slijpers
500 pair Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s waterproof
Boats and Shoes
500 do Jo do Carpet and do
Mackasins
Also t large stock of LEATHER, such
as Harness and Skirting, Sole and Upper Leath
er, New fork, Philadelphia, and Baltimore
Calf Skins,Sealskins, Buckskins, Morocco and
Lining Stans, stout coarse Leather for Negro
Shoes; als), Lasts, Boot and Shoe Trees, Shoe
Thread and all the materials and Tools for
manufactuing, all of which will be offered to
the consumer and dealer at reduced prices.
FJRCE & Co.’s Boot and Shoe Factory
in the r«ar entrance through their Store; where
Boots aid Shoes of every description are made
and repaired. 4
Dec 5 145
7 TO RENT.
A STORE AND DWELLING on
pTqn Broad street, next door below Richard
HjJiL, Allen’s hat store.
ALSO,
A small DWELLING on Reynold street.
Apply to Henry H. Cumming, or
JOHN H. CUMMING.
July 23 ts 86
TOKEYT.
n , Two SPACIOUS STORE HOUSES
‘ rt one on Bay street, next above the sto
jtgrage of the Steam Boat Company; tha
other onßeynold street opposite the alley leading
from Broad to Revnold street.
Apply to 'HENRY H. CUMMING.
July 23 ts 86
SMITH’S BELLOWS.
JUST received, a first rate article of Smith’s •
Bellows, warranted, and for sale by
JAS. LEVERICH,
2d door below Eagle and Phoenix Hotel,
Dec. 24 4w 153
GOSHEN BUTTER.
JUST received, two small charies, very
prime, for sale in quantities to suit pur
chasers. Apply to J>. A. CAMERON,
At J. Leverich’s Drug Store, 161 Broad-st. j
Dec. 24 2 153
• Trf JUST RECEIVED.
-g /h KEGS Superior Goshen Butter
JL
flour, and Sugar House Molasses—
A few kegs superior Pickled Tongues
5 Casks Goshen Cheese and 10 Hhds Whis
key
40 Bbls Whiskey *
20 Hhds St. Croix Sugar Prime
200 Bbls N- E. Rum
Offered for sale at a small advance for cash.
ROBERT W. MeKEEN.
Dec. 22 152
AY, DECEMBER 31, 1834.
AMERICAN HOTEL,
Nos. 22Q, 231, 233 Broadway, New York.
n n THE subscriber has re-furnished
Bplffl t * l i s extens iYe establishment through
oit, and has added a spacious and
el gant LADIES’ DINING HALL at
at the norjhern extremity of the Hotel, fronting
Broadway which enables him to lay a table for
ladies anq gentlemen at three or five o’clock, as
may suit tie inclination ofhis visitors.
The Oldinary for gentlemen is at three o’-
clock, as isual, and their apartment has been
entirely rd’urnished, to which has been added a
Reading loom, separate from the Gentlemen’s
Parlor, ani remote from the Bar.
Arrangements are now made to offer adjoining
chambers to six parlors intended for families.
Gentleman unaccompanied with ladies, dine
(if they desire it) at the five o’clock table.
An additional Cook, whose reputation stands
as high as ary in the country, is employed.
This establishment will accommodate 150
visitors, and no expense has been spared to
make the house agreeable to its guests.
The deligltful situation of the Hotel is al
ready well known.
EDWARD MILFORD.
Georgia, Lincoln County.
WHEREAS William Moncrief applies to
me for Letters of Administration on the
Estate of David Moncrief, late of said county
deceased.
These are therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to be and appear at my office within the
time prescribed by law to show cause (if any)
why said letters should not be granted.
Given under itiy hand at office this 4th Nov.,
1834. MICAJAH HENLEY, C. C. O.
Nov 10 It 134
WHEREAS Benjamin Rowell, guardian
of the minors of William Rowell, de
ceased, applies for Letters Dismissory,
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
spersons concerned to be and appear at my office
swithin the tim< prescribed by law,to show cause
(if any they hare) why said letters should not
be granted.
Given under my hand at office this 22d Sep
tember, 1834. GEO. M. WALKER.
Sept 22 ts 112
Georgia, Lincoln County.
WHEREAS Jeremiah Griffin, executor
on the Estate of Nathaniel Ragan, late
of said county, deceased, has petitioned the
Court of Ordinary for letters dismissory from
said estate,
These are therefore to cite and admonis all
persons concerted to be and appear at my office
within the timeprescribed by law, anil show
cause (if any) Thy said letters should not ba
granted.
Given under ny hand at office this 4th day
of September, 123.
MI4AJAH HENLEY, C.C.O.
Sept 8 . 29
Georgi, Lincoln County.
WHEREAS Jeremiah Griffin, administra
tor on tit estate of Mary Ann Cutliff,
deceased, applied for letters of dismission from
aid estate,
All persons effleerned are hereby notified to
be and appear a my office within the time pre
scribed by law, t> show cause (if any they have)
why said lettersihould not be granted.
(riven undermy hand at office, this 4th day
of September, #34.
MCAJAH HENLY, C. C. O.
Sept 8 • m6m 105
Georfa, Richmond County.
WHEREIS John J. Maguire, Adminis
trator qi the estate of Lawrence Hayden
deceased, apjies for letters dismissory from
said estate.
All personsoncerned are hereby notified to
be andappeaifit my office within the time pre
scsibed by lavto shew cause (if any) why said
letters shouldiot be granted.
Given unde mv hand at office Aug. 5
G. M. WALKER, C. C. O.
August 6 93
Ged-gia, Richmond County.
WHERIAS Sarah M. Fendall, Adminis'
tatrifon the estate of Thoma-s M. Fen
dall, late of Hchmond county, deceased, applies
for letters of.lismission,
All person; concerned arc hereby notified to
be and appea at my office within the time pre
scribed by lar to show cause (if any they have)
why said lettrs should not be granted.
Given undr mv hand at office, Mav 16th.1834.
GECRGE M. WALKER, C. C. O.
Mav 16 m6m 58
Gefgia, Lincoln County.
WHERJAS William Curry applies for let
ters if Administrution on the estate of
Lewis Vaughn late of said county deceased,
These are herefore to cite the kindred and
creditors of siid deceased to be and appear at
my office witlin the time prescribed by law to
show cause, i any, why said letters should not
be granted. Siven under my hand at office this
3d November 1834.
M. HENLEY, C. C. O.
Nov.s 132
Geoigia, Richmond County.
WHERIAS Thomas E. Beall and John
H. Wann, apply for Letters of Admin
istration with the will annexed, on the Estate
of Archibald Beall deceased,
These are herefore to cite and admonish all
persons concaned to be and appear at my office
within the tine prescribed by law, and show
cause(if any),why said letters should not be gran
ted.
Given under my hand at my office this first
day of December, 1834.
GEO. M. WALKER, C. C: O.
Dec. 1 143
Georgia Richmond County.
WHEREAS John McKinne, jr. applies for
letters A Administration on the Estate
of Felix McKinne, dec’d.
These are tierefore to cite and admonish all
persons concerned to be and appear at my office
within the time prescribed by law, and show
cause (if any) why said letters should not be
granted,
Given under my hand at office this 4th day of
Dec. 1834.
GEO. M. WALKER, C. C. O.
Dec. 3 144
WHEREAS Richard C. Baldwin applies
for letters of Administration with, the
will annexed on the estate of William A. Mitch
ell deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
persons concerned to be and appear at my office
within the time prescribed by law, and show
cause (in any) why said letters should not be
granted.
Given under my hand atmy office this 24th
day Nov. 1834.
GEO. M. WALKER, C. C. O.
Nov. 21 140
FOUR months after date, application will
be made to the Court of Ordinary of
Richmond county, for leave to sell all the real
estate of Robert Watkins deceased, for the
benefit of his creditors.
W. B. THOMAS. Adm’r
91 4ia- 139
SOUTHERN MAGAZINE.
A Journal of Literature, Arts and Sciences.
WITH much diffidence, the subscriber
} r ields to the urgent recommendations of
a number of his friends, in offering to the en
tirely vnocupicd community of the South, the
publication of a monthly periodical under the
above title. He is too well acquainted with
the ill-success hitherto closing all similar under
takings, not to anticipate considerable difficulty
and opposition. The truth is not to be dis
guised, however inexpedient its expression by
an applicant for public favor, that there pre
vails amongst us a censurable, and as many
are disposed to think, an - almost insuperable in
difference towards the cultivation of a purely
democratic literature. The bold and haughty
independence we assume and maintain on all
other points, if in this respect it does not shrink
from a competition with, is at least satisfied
under an indolent reliance upon the taste and
talent of others. Circumstances, moreover,
have contributed to excuse, if not to favor this
supineness. We shall not, we trust, be accused
of presumption on our own part, or of disre
pect to our predecessors, in saying, that where
in some cases, the latter have top largely drawn
upon the intelligence and leisure of their read
ers, and thus contracted the circle of their pat
ronage, they have in others, with an over-san
guine anticipation, omitted the necessary pre
parations to ensure a vigorous and durable
prosecution of their undertaking. We have a
painful and mortifiying illustration of the form
er error in the late premature discontinuance
of one of the ablest periodicals of the country —
and the inadequacy of unassisted individual en
terprise to supply even the limited demand it
met with, not merely in the quantity, but par
ticularly in the quality and the variety required,
has been too well tested by every successive
and irretrievable failure heretofore.
The work now proposed, is happily free from
either of the dangers referred to. Entirely of
a miscellaneous character, it will be addressed
to every variety of taste, without exacting from
its readers any farther attention than what their
ordinary leisure hours may afford. At the
same time, it will seduously endeavor to com
mingle in an agreeable and compendious form
the higher branches of the Arts and Sciences,
with the lighter but not less valued effusions of
the Taste and the Fancy. And in all this, it
may well hope for success, from the talent and
learning enlisted in its behalf. Delicacy, how
ever, forbids a direct personal reference to the
many distinguished individuals who have taken
an interest in and are pledged towards its sup
port.
It is now almost needless to say, that the
SOUTHERN MAGAZINE will consist en
tirely of original matter in prose and verse, (to
which contributions are respectfully invited,)
embracing all subjects of general interest and
exclusive of controversial divinity and party
politics, accompanied with criticisms upon the
productions of the dav, and notices of the most
important passing events. JAMES HAIG.
At a special meeting of the Literary and
Philosophical Society convened on the Bth inst.
a Committee consisting of Thomas S. Grimke,
James H. Smith and William Peronneau Fin
ley, Esqrs. appointed to consider the contem
plated periodical to be edited by James Haig,
Esq. a member, presented the following, which
was unanimously adopted:
“The Literary and Philosophical Society of
South Carolina, having been informed that a
monthly periodical embracing general litera
ture and micellaneous information, is contem
plated to be published by Mr James S. Burges,
and to be edited by Mr. James Haig—
“Resolved, That the Society regard such a
work, on account of its miscellaneous charac
ter, as an acquisition to our community, and as
well fitted for the instruction and entertain
ment of its readers.
“Resolved-, That the Society approve of the
undertaking—that they consider Mr. Haig as a
suitable person to be its editor, and that it be
recommended to the members of the Society,
and to all others, who may be so disposed, to
patronize the same.
“Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be handed to Mr. Haig, to be published with
his prospectus, should he deem it advisable.”
From the Journal of the Society.
JACOB DE LA MOTTA, M. D. Sec’y.
The SOUTHERN MAGAZINE will be
published by the subscriber in the first week of
every month. Each number will comprise at
least forty pages, royal octavo size, printed
with small type in double columns. Price ol
subscription, five dollars per annum, payable
in advance. JAMES S. BURGES.
183 King-street, Charleston, S. C.
JlfGentlemen holding subsbription papers
are requested to transmit them to the publish
er by the first of April.
PROSPECTUS
OP THE
SOUTHERN S P Y,
A weekly Newspaper to be published in Washing
ton, Wilkes County, Geo.
To be devoted to Politics, Literature, &c.
IT has so long been the custom of persons an
nouncing their design to establish a Press
to issue a Prospectus containing the principles
which they intend to maintain, that a departure
in the present instance would hardly be pardon
ed. The people have unquestionably the right
to be informed, what path we design to
travel, and to judge first of its propriety, and af
terwards if there should be a deviation from the
same. We would therefore briefly state, that
our object is to advocate and support to the ex
tent of our ability the doctrines professed and
practised by the Union Party of our State, be
lieving them to the essential to the preservation
of our existence as a nation, and the perpetua
tion of our happiness as a people. These we
believe to be generally known and understood
by the citizens of our'State, and indeed the pro-
Eer limit of a prospectus would preclude their
eing examined and explained in detail. We
are fully aware that professions made and not
practised are worse than futile. If we should be
found tergiversating in our course, we are of
consequence amenable to our patrons and rea
ders, and by them we are willing to be judged.
Portions of the paper will be devoted to mis
cellaneous matter, distinct from political, em
bracing that which will be thought most useful
and interesting. The Editor pledges himself to
use every exertion to make his paper as respec
table and interesting as lays in his power.
The Southern Spy will be published on a Roy
al sheet with new type and press, at two dollars
and fifty cents in advance, and three dollars at
the end of the year. The first number will be
issued about the 25th of this month.
JA’S T. HAY.
Washington, August 15th, 1834.
Lincoln Sheriff Sale.
ON the first Tuesday in January next, will be
sold within the legal hours of sale, before the
Court House in Lincoln county,
HUNDRED iushels <?f com. levied
on as the Propertv of Randolph
Ramsey under a sfa R & B Hailand va John
W. Scuddy and :q,id Ra_asey. Property poinr- *
ed out by the defendant.
HOGCfcT WAt)SWORTHD«p. 1
De 3 144 1
PROSPECTUS-
OF A LITERARY PAPER TO BE PUBLISHED -AT RICH
MOND, VA.
BY THOMAS W. WHITE.
TO BE ENTITLED
The Southern Literary Messenger.
TO EE DEVOTED TO EVERY DEPARTMENT OF LITERA
TURE AND THE FINE ARTS.
IT is a remarable fact, that, in all the South
ern portion of our Union, there is not one
journal of a character exclusively literary.
Not even does “ the great State” 'of Virginia,
with her two Universities and her three Colle
ges, furnish her quota to the literature of the day
No one of us would be willing to admit that
this results from want of literary taste, yet no
one essays to cast off the reproach—f or reproach
it certainly is, that a department of literature,
now occupying so conspicuous a station, should
with us be entirely neglected.
In the annals of the republic of letters, the
present maybe distinguished as the era of "pe
riodical literature.” This circumstance, in
truth, constitutes the literary world emphatical
ly a “republic.” Now, (as ever,) the truly emi
nent occupy the loftiest stations; but now, also,
less gifted, though equally zealous worshipers
of the “saerte camend-,’’ are ftot compelled “to
hide their diminished heads,” in the awful pres
ence of some Magog of literature, who main
tains despotic and undisputed sway over the
realms of intellect.
We shall not discuss the question whetlier or
not this indicates a decline of literature. It is ■
however, strongly characteristic of the age.-
Mankind are now more engaged in the secarch
after political truth, than in mere literary ele
gancies and refinement. They are occupied in
discovering their rights; in wresing them from
hands which have so long unrighteously with
held them, and all demonstrating the grand
principle, that they are capable of governing,
themselves. They have just arisen from a steep
of centuries; and, with mighty energy, they are
bending every thing to this momentuous pur
pose.
Literary excellence is therefore no loriger the’
chief standard ol renown. This is not because
literaiy excellence has descended in the scale of
intellectual exertion, but because renown has
now a noble and a loftier incentive. Literature
from being a queen, has condescended to be a
handmaid—the handmaid of liberty. But if is
not because literature is shorn of her dignity, of
of her splendor; but because liberty has assum
ed her thrown high above all other'thrones.
On the man whose mind is purified from er
ror, and raised above prejudice, by tha genial in
fluence of literary pursuits, rests the tysk of
freeing his fellow man from the gloomy thral
dom of ignorance, to which tyranny and cupidi
ty have so long and so successfully subjected
him.
To effect this, he must not hesitate, or be dis
couraged, because he is not in the front rank: he
should rather exult in the reflection that he may
co-operate with master spirits, in the comple
tio of a noble work; that his labors will go a
long with their, and will aid in accomplishing
the glorious end of “redeeming, regenerating,
and disenthralling” the human race.
Such is now the “prize of the high calling” of
litterature. Such is noxy the distinguished pre
rogative of literav men of every rank.
The periodical press is the lever by which
the mass of society is to be urged to this great re
sult. Truth—science—literature—are no lon
ger concentrated and shut up in books from all
but the favored few. Periodical journals carry
the resuls of philosophical in vestion and of litter
ary research into every w-alk of life. 'l’Hty placa
them in the hands and before the eyes of the ag
riculturalist, the artizan and the laborer; and
thus invigorate and enlighten,while they refresh
their mind.
As a literary journal performs so important a
function in the present organization of society,
it behooves him who presumes to undertake such
a work, to bring to the undertaing a fixed deter
mination to make it worthy the rank which it
ought to occupy and end which it ought to fulfil
Such the publisher of “ The Southern Liter
ary Messenger” can with confidence assert is
the determination with which he regards the en
terprize before him.
If tallents can be commanded by money—and
ii unremitting dilligence and steady persever
ance on his part will produce their ordinary re-‘
suits, then may be venture to assure all those
whose regard for literature prompt them to look
upon his design xvith favor, that “ The Southern
Literary Messenger” will be worthy of their pa--
tronage. •
Ihe Southern Literary Messenger will em-*
brace every subject within the range of literature
and the fine arts; and that the scope of selection
may be as wide as possible, and insure a body of
matter always interesting, the best foreign, and 1
all the domstic reviews andother periodicals will
be constantly at the disposal of the editorial de--
partment.
In fine, no trouble or expense will be spared
to render the publication such a one as an eno
lightened public will take pleasure in support--
ing.
Conditions.
The 1 Southern Literary Messenger” will- hl"'
beissueed once a fortnight. The first number
to appear in the month of July. Each number
to consist of 32 large super-royal octavo pages,
neatly covered, (same size page and type as that'
of the Farmer’s Register.) The paper to be of a
superior quality.
The subscription will be Dire Dollars per an-'
num, payable on the reception of the first num
ber, or any time during the year. Payments
may be made thro’ the mail, at the risk of the
proprietor. Gentlemen who may procure four
new subscribers, and transmit their year’s sub--
scription, shall be entitled to a fifth copy, for'the
current year, without additional charge.
O’ Gentlemen who mav feel desirous to con-'
tribute to the literary reputation of the State, are ’
respectfully requested to favor us with commu
nications on literary and scientific subjects: The
postage will be cheerfully paid by the proprie
or.
LOOK out: LOOK OUT!
I TRADED sometime last summer with (Jet-
William Kerr of Athens, for a yel>6w Ne
gro Man, known in this city by the n’a'ffie of
Daniel Kelly. Daniel was at the time I traded
for him Runaway—and is still out. All per
sons ate requested to let said Negro pass if seen
about 'he city of Augusta. And the reward of
ferred by Col. Kerr, was withdrawn on the day
ofhis sale to me. I have been looking daily l to'
see Daniel, and information reached me to-day
that a certain person known to me had advised
Daniel not to come to me, as it was a plan laid,
to catch him for Col. Kerr, ft appears to me 1
this good genieman is about to get himself into
a situation it will cost him some help to get
out, as well as expense. Daniel cannot b»‘
bought from me at any price by said person.
ROBERT W. MeKEEN.
Nov 14 136
ONE CENT REWARD.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, his in--
dented Apprentice, JOHN GILCRIST
about 17years of age; aboutsfeet 3 inches high,
slim made, fair complexion, quick in his piove.
merits and stoops in walking. AB persons ao
cautionsd against harboring or employing the
sana'*, a? the hw will be rigidly enforced against
rhea. WM BURRELL, Bow-Maker,
Broad-str eat,
Dec 5 • 145
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