About Georgia courier. (Augusta, Ga.) 1826-1837 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1834)
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 NO. 155- .
