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J joire into the expediency ofijriginatin* a system
or the establishment of free school* throughout
this state.
Messrs. Hudspeth, Mathews and Harris were
appointed to join a committee from the House of
Itepresentatives, to call on the Commissioners of
the Penitentiary Edifice, and know wliat pro
gress lias beeu made in said building during the
present vear.
Mr. \Valker reported a bill to alter the periods
of holding the Sup. courts of the Middle Circuit.
The bill to prevent the circulation of unchar
ged notes, passed the Senate, 23 tol2.
Saturday, November 15.
The Senate took up the report of the commit
tee of the whole on the bill to alter the 2d sec. of
the 4th art. of the Constitution, so as to compel
the members of the Legislature to vote in elec
tions viva voce—and the same being read, Mr.
Ryan moved the following amendment: “And
the name of each member, and the person or per
sons for whom lie may vote, shall be entered on
the Journals of each branch respectively”—which
was agreed to, and the bill as amended, ordered
to lie on the table.
The bill regulating the admission of grants as
evidence in Court, passed— and the bill to alter
the 1st sec. ot the 3d art. of the Constitution,
yvas negatived.
^ioMEsricT
Indian Treaty.—We understand that a treaty
was signed at the foot of the Itapids of the Miami
of lake Eric, on the £9tli ult. by gov. Cass and
gen. M’Arthur, commissioners appointed by the
president of the United States, and the chiefs of
tue Wyandots, Delaware, Shawanues, Seneca, Ot-
t0\Vay, Chippeway and Potowatamy tribes of In
dians ; by wnich these tribes have ceded to the U-
iited States all the lands which they claimed
within the limits of the state of Ohio. It is under
stood tliat the Indians now residing on the ceded
lands wtll not remove from them, but w ill remain
and be subject, consequently, to the laws of the
state of Ohio, and those of the United States.—
They nave reserved to themselves within the ce
ded teiritory.a number of separate tracts of land,
amounting altogether to about three hundred thou
sand acres, which is to be held by them in fee sim
ple, under a patent from the president of the U*
liited States, aud subject tu be alienated with his
approbation,but to be exempted from his taxation,
So long as it remains Indian property. This trea
ty, whether considered in its fiscal, political, or
tnorai ebeets, may be considered as one of the
most important which has ever been entered in
to with our red brethren. The quantity of land
acquired is between seven and eight millions of
acies, equal in quality and situation to any other
tract of land, of similar extent, in the United
States, and which will, from the facility afforded
to emigrants from the New-England states, and
and that of New-York, by means of the lake nav
igation, be settled with an unexampled rapidity,
and will bind together and strengthen the whole
extent of our north west frontier, in such a man
ner as to make llie’acquisition, in a military point
of view, invaluable.
The treaty lately concluded with the Cherokees
and that now alluded to, forms the commence-
mcn^ol'a system by which the white and red pop
ulation of our country will be amalgamated by a
gradual but sure process ; the foundation of which
was laid by Mr. Jefferson, when he introduced
his system lor the promotion of civilisation among
the Indians ; a system that has diffused amoiijr
them a knowledge of the value uf property, crea
ted a coiresponding desire to appropriate it spe
cifically, and impressed them with the necessity
of adequate laws for its protection. These trea
ties were entered into under instructions, is
sued through the department of war, and will e-
yince to the citizens of the western states that
their essential interests are understood and at
tended to by government.—Nat. Intelligencer.
The Cotton crop.—We lament to state, that
our most gloomy forebodings are more than reali
zed, in relation to the growing crop of cotton.—
As far as we can learn, and our enquiries have
not been Unfitted, the failure in this staple of the
country will be greater than ever known. The
growth of the plant, it is stated, is luxuriant be
yond tlie example of former years, but the pro
gress of the rot is equally unprecedented. The
staple also is unusually fine and calculated to
command a great price ; never was it known bet
ter. The cause of the calamity that afflicts us,
is beyond the ken of mortals. No man can dis
cover it ; it is there, and the planter is obliged to
bear in patience witli the evil. If we are not
deceived by representations, the planters of this
and the neighbouring parishes, will not average
in gathering more than five hundred pounds
of seed cotton to the acre : when, in ordinary
years, the average is from 12 to 1500 lbs. to the
acre : thus shewing a deficit of more than half a
crop.—Louisiana Centinel.
New Fire Engine.—Wo understand that a
Tire Engine, on a new principle has been recent
ly invented by two gentlemen in the vicinity of
Boston, and has been inspected with much appro
bation by several scientific gentlemen. The prin
cipal benefit of the improvement consists in the
cheapness *f the construction which is such a3 to
bring it within the means of every village in the
count y, and indeed of every wealthy private in
dividual. The following also are among the oth
er advantages of the new construction. They
work without friction ; of course a smaller number
of men is necessary to work them. 9. All the
essential parts of the Engine can be made by com
mon mechanics; consequently they can easily be
repaired in the country. 3. They will throw wa
ter as high, a rutin every respect as well as on the
common cunstwction. 4. They can be taken to
pieces, every part examined, and put together
againin a few minutes.—Bast. Cent.
Charleston, November 1.—We are happy that
tre can as in “ times past,” boast of the health of
our City. The Bill of Mortality for the week end
ing the 26th instant, reports only 17 deaths, being
the least number since the week from the 15th to
rStd June Imrt.
MILLEDGEVILLE.
WKDXKSPW, NOVKMHF.lt 19, 1K17
INDIANS!
Extract of a letter from General Edmund P. Gaines to
His Excellency the Governor, (received by express on
Saturday last,) dated “ lIcad*Quarlcry # Port Gaines,
November 9, 181T.
Sir,—I had the honor to receive at Ft. Montgo
mery on the evo of my movement hither, your
excellency’s communication of the 17tl> Septem
ber. My disposable force, consisting of thcr 4tli
aud 7th Infantry, marched on the 20th ultimo by
the Concka on our new route, and arrived at this
place last night.
I had entertained a hope that the Seminole In
dians, apprised of this movement, would yield
to my demand, and thereby obviate the necessity
of marching to the frontier, the auxiliary force
which you were pleased to put in readiness for the
purpose. This hope has not been realized. On
the contrary, it appears from the best information
l can obtain, that the Scminoles have made ar
rangements to collect their force, amounting to
upwards of two thousand warriors, and attack us
5 soon as we cross Flint river. Although I put
I"Ic faith in their threats, and believe their num
bers to be overrated—yet, under all the circum
stances of the case, 1 feel it to be my duty to re
quest of your excellency, the regiment of Infan
try and squadron of Cavalry, designated for this
service ; and that they may be ordered to assemble
at Ft. Hawkins on the 25th inst. or as soon after
that day as may be practicable—where the infan
try will be armed and equiped, and the whole
mustered and inspected, by major Nix .of the ar
my of the U. States. I apprehend it will not be
practicable to arm the cavalry, but in part: It
is therefore very desirable that this part of the
force should bring with them their own arms
and equipments—otherwise I shall be-under the
necessity of putting muskets in the hands of such
as I may be unable otherwise to arm.”
Copy of a letter from major Twiggs to general Gaines,
dated “i'ort Scott, 1st November.
Sir,—Since tny last communication, nothing of
any importance has occurred in this quarter. 1
have a character in confinement, who wn3 present
at the meeting at the Mikasuk* town the last of
September. The determination of the Indians is,
to give up no-murderers or others to the whites,
and as soon as vTe cross Flint river to attack us.
The chiefs counted the number present at the
meeting—there were 2700 warriors.”
[The Governor has issued orders for the draft
ed militia to rendezvous at the place appointed on
the first day of December.]
The joint committee to whom has been refer-
ed the practicability and expediency of disposing
of the territory lately acquired from the Creek
and Cherokee Indians, it is supposed, will report
this day, that it is impracticable and inexpedient
to make any disposition of the lands during the
present session—and recommend to his excellcn.
cy the governor, on his receiving official informa.,
tion on the subject, to appoint fit and proper per
sons not exceeding three, to attend, on the part
of Georgia, to the running of the different boun
dary lines, and to ascertain the true head of the
St. Mary’s; and to take such other steps as he
may think calculated to insure the earliest dispo
sition and settlement of said territory.
Abstract of tlie Treasury.—The receipts of the
last year, (including g 378,970 from the U. States
and the former balance in the treasury,) amount
ed to g 764,130 ; and that the disbursements, in
cluding 829,060 for the Penitentiary, 810,000
loaned the University, S 8,000 for Internal Im
provement, and 8 360,000 paid for Bank Stock,
8 465,275, leaving in ihe treasury on the 31st of
October, 8 298,154. Due from the general go
vernment, and subject to the order of the State,
8377,042 : the whole making an unappropriated
fund of 8 665,897.
STATE CENSUS.
Counties.
White po
pulation.
a
Sf
gr
Total.
Baldwin,
4036
4001
80)7
Jlnrkc,
6189
5580
11769
Camden,
1552
3026
4578
Clarke,
5064
2975
8039
Chuthnm,
477 0
11215
15985
Effingham,
1679
1140
2810
Elbert,
6602
5180
- 11782
Greene,
682.7
6155
12980
Jackson,
10241
2770
13811
Jones,
9260
5679
149.39
Jasper,
10.158
4-167
14825
Jefferson,
4179
2984
7163
Laurens,
3146
1672
4818
Lincoln,
3226
2831
6057
Liberty,
1431
2875
4306
Morgan,
8579
5000
13579
Madison,
26.10
788
3418
Montgomery,
1152
740
1892
M’lntosh,
1271
3437
4708
Hancock,
6773
6819
13592
Franklin,
9260
2123
11383
Oglethorpe,
6856
6516
13372
Fii!ask>,
3075
1508
4383
Putnam,
8823
5702
14525
Richmond,
4117
4914 '
9031
Scriven,
2218
1734
3953
Twiggs,
6620
2.195
9015
Wilkinson,
5023
1113
Warren,
6227
3660
9887
Wilkes,
7864
8595
16449
Washington,
6076
3336
9424
Returns have not yet been received from the
counties of Bryan, Bullock, Columbia, Emanuel,
Glynn, TatnalI,Telfair and Wayne.
The following gentlemen have been appointed
by the legislature Directors of the State Bank—
Messrs. William 1W Bullock, Edward Harden,
Abram B. Fannin, Jonathan Battclle, Thomas U.
I’. Charlton, and Andrew G. Simmes.
pirectors of the Planter’s Bank—Messrs. Jno.
Pray and Julia II. Morrell.
FOB THE ltUTtECTOB.
Mr. Ilines,—I have observed in the Journal of
the 11th inst. the following remark by the editors:
.“ Among the most important subjects now under
consideration or likely to be brought forward at
the present session, is the proposition to taj the
Branch Bank of the United States established at
Savannah. Much, perhaps, the largest portion of
the U. States’Bank-stock" belongs to foreigners,
while not one cent’s worth is the property of the
national government.”
This statement is incorrect, as may be seen by
referring to the act of Congress to incorporate the
subscribers to the Bank of the United States, it
will there be found, that the subscribers pay a
bonus of 1,500,000 dollars, and that the general
government, hold 70,000 shares, amounting to
7,000,000 dollars, and that too paid in 5 per cent,
stock, while the subscribers had to pay 7,000,000
dollars in specie, and 21,000,000 dollars in 6 per
cent, stock, giving the advantage to the U. S. of
paying no specie, and 70,000 dollars annually in 5
in place of 6 per cent, exclusive of the bonus of
1,500,000 doli's, & the dividends on 70,000 shares.
That bank stock is a proper object for taxation,
there can exist no doubt in the mind of any per
son whose judgment is not led estrav by interest;
for I cannot conceive that any just reasoning can
be adduced to prove the justice or propriety, why
one man who holds 10 or 20 thousand dollars in
bank-stock should be exempt from taxation more
than he who holds the same amount in land and
negroes ; nor can I see the justice why the stock
holders in one bank, should be compelled to pay a
tar, whilst others are exempt. That foreigners
may hold shares in the Bank of the United .States,
is highly probable ; and perhaps equally so, that
foreigners hold a part of the stock «f the State
banks. One thing is certain, that citizens of the
United States do hold shares in the Bank of the
U. States, and in the State hanks.—Why then
tax the stock of the one, and not of the other r If
a tax was levied and collected on all the banks in
the State, and they compelled to pay specie for
their bills, at their several branches or offices of
discount and deposit, it would in a short time ef-
fectuallycheck the circulation of change bills, and
the many evils growing out. of the banking sys
tem measurably corrected. i SVBSCIIIBEU.
Mr. William Findley is elected Governor of
Pennsylvania, by a majority of 6000 votes over
General Ileister.
Governor Galusha is re-elected Governor of
Vermont by a majority of 6326 votes.
The Board of Health at New-Orleans, report
eighty deaths in that city and suburbs, for 1 week.
Deaths in Savannah from the 15th of October,
to the 1st November, 64.
Boston, Nov, 1 4 —Cant. Forden, arrived below
last night in the brig Hope, in 35 days from St.
Sebastians informs, that when lie left there a re
port was in circulation that war had been declar-
d between the Spaniards and Portuguese, in con
sequence of some possessions which each nation
claimed in South America. The report reached
St. Sebastians by tlie mail from Madrid and was
generally believed to be true.
The Journals of Merseilles announce that the
Barbary powers have at length surmounted the re
ligious doctrine of destiny, which forms so strong
a link in the musselman code, and have taken pre
cautions against the plague by establihingquaran
tine regulations. It is a subject of gratification to
see a prejudice, so dangerous in its nature, giving
way to the dictates of prudence and common sense;
and if this precautionary system be generally a-
dopted, it is reasonable to infer, that, in time, the
plague may be wholly exterminated.—Nat. Adv.
Netherlands.—We have very distressing ac
counts ot the state of the German emigrants at
tempting to reach the United States through the
ports of tlie Netherlands. One ship with 500 on
board, after being a considerable time fit sea, was
forced back,—sixty had died on board of her while
she was out. In another prepared to sail, a de
structive epedcmic had broken out, and carried
off many persons. There were 700 at the Texel
engaged to go to Philadelphia, but prevented by
the want of means, and in great distress, &c.—
Two vessels, crammed with these unfortunate
people, touched at St. Michael’s, one of the A-
zores, for supplies—one of them a Dutch brig,
had been out 91 days—during which she had lost
40 passengers—the other had 400 on board,
but they were tolerably healthy.
Sweden.—The interdiction of colonial produce,
&c. in Sweden, has not prevented its use, but has
raised the price—as it must be smuggled. The
drinking ul coffee being prohibited, it is now call
ed soup and eaten with a spoon.
Russia.—The emperor, with more than 100 dis
tinguished persons ->f his cuurt, lately dined on
tlie quarter deck of vice admiral Crown’s ship at
Cronstadt. Crown is a Scotchman—and secoud
in command in the Russian navy.
British writers in many ways, manifest great
jealousy at the power of Russia.
COTTON—AugustaGO to31 1-2oents; Savan
nah 29 to 32 cents,
Perpetual motion.—To the many suppose!! aa»
lotions of the problem of perpetual motion, ano
ther has just been added bv nftf. Louis, of Valen
cia. formerly a captain in theNeapolitan service.
He has found, he says “ means to raise a column
of water strong enough tu force another to tins
same height. Thus when the impulse is-unce gi
ven, this machine will perpetually retain it* ac
tion, if there exists a fluid which does not loss
by evaporation, or a material indestruction by
use. One may however employ a quantity of
water sufficient in play for several years, ihe
same machine may be employed as the impelling
power, for the production of various kinds of re
gular motions. The inventer proposes, to adopt
a clepsydra to it, and lie is convinced, that by
means of a basin or reservoir, a private hous*}
might derive various advantages from it.”
MARRIED,
In Morgan county, on the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr.
Collingsworth, Dr. Zachariah Cox, of Putnam county, to
Miss Margaret Morrow, daughter dt Ewing Morrow, Ksq.
—On the same evening, in Putnam county, Mr. Samuel
Ueul to Miss Nancy Moreland, eldest daughter of Isaac
T. Moreland, Esq. In Greene county, on Ute 28th ult.
by the Rev. Dr. Pierce, Mr. Titos. Cunningham to Alias
li u nett M Cling.
COM MUSIC ATrn FOB Tits IDUCIOIt
Obituary panegyricks greet our eyes, on the opening of
almost every news-paper, The affection of the relative—
the sympathy of the friend—tlie tribute due to worth,
each in its turn, or alt combined, dictate the annunciation.
Sympathy imdatbligution induce th.s brief and humble
notice of tlie death of MAJOR OLIVER SKINNER, late
of Sparta,-Hancock county, Geo.—a native of Litchfield,
Connecticut—a Yankee in the true sense of the term—the
undeviating supporter of tlie best interests of his coun
try. As tlie lawyer, ntegrity and ability shone conspicu
ous ; as tlie citizen, philanthropy and benevolence adorned
the man ; as the friend, disinterested lind devoted | as the
husband, parent and master—affection, tenderness and in
dulgence endeared him to his domestic circle.
Pour then ye frieads your sorrows o’er his bier.
Your grief is generous, for it flows sincere
F ill worthy he of ev‘ry tear you shed,
Who knew hint living, must lament him dead.
DIED,
In Ixtuisville, oil the 25.lt ultimo, Captain James Melt-
wethcr, a revolutionary officer. In M’lntosh county, on
•he 21th ult. Wm. M’K .y, Esq. In Putnam county, on
Thursday lest, Master Richard Janies White, eldest son
of the Rev. D. L White.
I)R. VANHEDDEGHEiYU~
> , FROM FRANCE,
jTB ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of
Augusta and its vicinity, that he lias establ
ished himself in this city, where he intends pur
suing the PRACTICE o'f MEDICINE, in its va-
lious brandies, and flatters himself that he will
be enabled, from his knowledge and experience,
to render general satisfaction. He may be found
when not engaged in his professional services, at
the house of Messrs. Tardy & Bouyer.
November 15.
NOTICE.
f |^HE subscribers hereby announce that they
fi_ ha-e extended a branch of their business to
Augusta, to he conducted by Mr. James Wood-
row, Under the firm of James Woodrow <§• Co,
and are now opening, at the Store formerly occu
pied by Adam Hutcheson, esq. an extensive as
sortment of DRY GOODS and HARD-WARE,
imported in the ship Georgia and other recent ar
rivals from Britain, which will be sold at a mode
rate advance for cash,produce,orapproved paper.
ANDREW LOW & Co.
vSnvannah, Nov. 1.
NOTICE.
IIEsubscriber will be a candidate for Receiv
er of Tax Returns for Baldwin county, at
the ensuing election.
JOHN JETER.
Millegeville, Nov. 19.
T
FOR SALE,
V LIKELY Negro GIRL, between seventeen
and eighteen years of age. Enquire of the
Printer.
Nov. 18.
EDUCATION.
T HE Rev. Daniel Dtlffey will open a Select
English School near my dwelling house, on
the 1st of February next. In order to encour
age this Institution, I will board a few boys, and
some of my neighbors will also board a lew stu
dents. Board and tuition will be charged at on*
hundred dollars a year, taken together. Thosa
who ayail themselves of this opportunity, will
please to come and sign the necessary papers, da*
posited in my hands.
LEO. ABERCROMBIE.
Putnam county, Oct. 28.
, NOTICE.
W ILL be sold at the plantation of Drury Rot
gsrs, all the personal property ot Benjamin
Rogers, deceased, consisting of Horses, Cattle
and Hogs, and many other articles too tedious to
mention. Terms of sale made known on the
day of sale. DRURY ROGERS, adtn’r.
November 12, 1817.
GEORGIA, BALDWIN COUNTY.
W HEREAS Hines Holt applies to me for
letters of administration on the estate and
effects of Thomas Holt, late of this county, de
ceased :—These are therefore to cite and admon
ish all and singular the kindred and creditors of
said deceased to be and appear at a Court of Or
dinary to be held in and for the county of Bald
win, on the first Mortday in January next, then
and there to shew cause if any they have, why
said letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand at Office, in Milledger
ville, 7th November, 1817.
ABNER LOCKE, Clerk.
WANTED AT THIS OFFICE,
A San apprentice to the printing business, a
boy of 14 or 16 years of age, of respectuble
connections, who can read, write and spell well.
Reflector Office, Nov. 19.
JOB PRINTING.
T HE Office of “ The Reflector,” is furnished
with materials for executing, in a style of un
usual neatness. Books, Pamphlets, Cards, Blanks,
and Job Printing of every description ; order*
for \yhich will be thankfully received and punctu
ally attended to.