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* POETRY. IMITATION OF HORACE.—ODE 10 BOOK. 2. MOM THK CRITICAL RtVIlW. Embark’d on life’* tempestuous stream, i'hough aniooth its surface now may seem, Beware the storms that lower •, Adowh the current gently elide, Nor rashly tempt the turbid tide, Nor hug the shelving shore. let calm contentment gild your lot, . Vor palace crave, nor court the cot, But seek the golden mean -, That haunted is ny pallid fear; . And this beset with sordid care, • True peace is found between. ; Nor let faithless fortune’s smile Your generous breast too soon beguile, Nor dread her fickle frowns,— rite power that wakes the whirlwind’s rage. Its idle wrath can quick assuage, And kindle genial suns. • • Alternate seasons rule the year, Alternate flowers and fruits appear, E’en oceans ebb and flow: Apollo, oft, the listening muse, In tuneful numbers, fondly woos, Nor always bends the bow. ’Mong treacherous shoals by tempests driven, With p.oils trust in righteous heaven, Still boldly tack and wear ; But when before the breese you sail. Your canvass spread to cateh the gale, Of breakers, then take care. SONG. The bauble of pleasure we haste to pursue Thro’ vales of rich verdure, o’er mountains of blue ; But all is insipiAjo those who will roam, From the heart-felt delights of wife, children and home. The splendor of wealth may delight for a while. And the meteor of lame for a moment begude ; But all is still empty to those who will roam. From the soul-thrilling joys of wife, children and home. And still as I wander o’er mountain and vale, Repose by the streamlet, or stroll thro’ the dale, Remembrance yet busv with pleasure will roam To the heart-felt delights of wife, children and home. Oh ! grant me, kind heaven, but these to enjoy, Believ’d from the cares which existence annoy ; And oh. I’ll not envj From t oh, I’ll not envy all those who may roam i the heart-felt delights of wife, children and home. FINE ARTS. WEST’S PAINTING. It is with the utmost diffidence, I obtrude my ideas or opinions on the public, more e- specially on so splendid a production of hu man effort, as the painting by West, now ex hibiting in Philadelphia, a present from that artist, to the Pennsylvania Hospital. I shall not enter the field of criticism, but merely state my train of thinking and feeling, on a close examination of the whole, aud all its parts separately. On my first entrance ; the harmony of col oring struck my perception most pleasingly; there was nothing to off end the eye, no bloch- es of glaring, or dazzling light, all seemed tranquil, as the heavenly face of the Redeem er ! who stands prominent and exalted ; and of all the forms I ever saw, this inspires me with a sublime idea of the Saviour of the world ! his attitude ! his look ! How noble, yet how meek ! The dove like eye ! The ex tended arms! The hands spread broad! Com manding, yet humble ! Pity ! seems blended with affection! Oh ! that 1 could do justice to all I felt, on looking at his sublime attempt to poiirtray that Jesus who died for all! Let this feeble effort suffice, until some abler hand wields thepen., Your eye is next forcibly ar rested by the sick man ; surely, this is one of those figures, which must have caused the artist a great deal of imagination. It is in deed a wonderful production ! replete with science and much feeling. This wretched being seems to have suffered the utmost ex tremity of cruel and long continued pain.— How ghastly ! his mouth seems to have ta ken a set from the very acme of long conti nued misery : his hands lifted up in supplica tion (to that Being, who can and will ex tenuate his sufferings,) seem to have sustain ed the torture. They, with the feet, arc cramped and twisted with agony unutterable. The whole figure, I think, has never been excelled. The men who carry this interest ing figure, are finely contrasted in the ex pression of their faces. The one at the Sa viour’s feet, is kneeling, and supportsthe low er extremities, his back towards you, his head turned, and looking up to Jesus! with a most beseeching manner. The other seems careful of his charge, but expresses no other idea. The muscular parts of these two men are finely drawn, and very prominent. The blind female., is a very line, and an extremely handsome figure, and for coloring and ex pression, may vie with any portrait I ever saw. I really think, no one can behold thus far with a dry eye, if so, I do not envy them their feelings. This figure detached from all the rest, is a picture of itself. The delicacy of the contour is amazing, and though I have seen many pictures of high repute on the con tinent of Europe, I have never beheld one single female figure that interested my feel ings equal to this. Your Mary Magdalen’s, Pitta’s, Madouna’s, & the long list,Ac.of first rate pictures of that sort, which I have seen, (let me repeat) never seized on my feelings, with such force as this simple,beautiful figure. The blind man, is nature personified. The interesting boy, who guides him, has an ex pression which challenges (for expression) some of the first masters of the Italian school. St. John, is a lovely figure ; with what mo dest sensibility he stands on the right of his adored master! Contrasted to which,we •ce oil the left, St. Peter, looking stern and hold. The other disciples arc well drawn and designated; but what a look has Judas.— I sincerely hope, this is only a child of the artist’s fertile imagination. I trust there are few such diabolic faces on Britain’s Isle.— For though we only perceive a moiety of his face, yet its expression marks that man, who betrayed his Cord with a kiss. The palsied woman, is another master piece of the pencil of this great artist. She is very much af flicted ! almost “ unto death,” how pallid ! how exhausted ! yet you perceive faith and hope in her woe worn countenance. The LunKtic boy, forcibly portrays that dreadful malady in its hopeless form, hut he is nigh-onc that can do all things ! how very interesting a figure is the father who sup ports this deplorable object, and the sisters on the right; observe the supplicating atti tude of the one whose hands are clasped in an agony of grief, beseeching one of the apostles to help them in the extremity of their great distress, with what a benignant look this ser vant of our Lord, points to the Healer ! what pathos ! what expression ! I despair of doing justice, therefore shall hesitate. To conclude, the poor deformed ricketty hoy is horribly fine. The woman and sick child arc touch ed with a hold and free pencil. The heads arc very beautiful, we easily trace the mother and daughter in these two figures—r—The high priest and the head of attending phara sees, shew all those maligvmt passions so a- bly commented on by our Lord and Saviour O! ye scribes and pliarasecs, &c. &v. The kneeling centurion in the fore ground, has a noble air, at the same time there is a timid ness of conscious inferiority in his humble look to the Saviour. The whole of the cos tume has been carefully attended to, the folds of the drapery are graceful and becoming on the coloring. I aniT>f opinion, that this tru ly grand and magnificent painting, holds mean between the French anti Italian schools. It has not the exaggerated attitudes and fu ry of the one, nor the coldness and inanima tion too often found in the latter, more espe daily in the Roman. I sincerely am of opin ion, that this picture will form an epoch in the school of the Fine Arts of America. [Poulson.] THOMAS M. BUSH, mw TILL always have such articles as are wanted in this place & in Eatonton. In addition to his present well selected assortment, he ha* just received, at each place, an assortment of Cloths and Cassimcrcs, VVoolens generally, Bombazetts and Itattincts,Linen and Cotton Bed-ticking,Fur niture Dimities and Calicoes, Fring and Bind ing, Russia Sheeting, Silk Buttons, Cloth and Cassintere Shawls, Wellington Boots, Fine and Course Shoes, Lambs wool, Worsted and Cotton Hose and half ditto, assorted Crevats, Linens, firs*, chop and common ditto, Linen Cambric-— with a complete assortment of Fancy Boxes, Trunks of Perfumery, &c. and about g2500 worth of goods suited entirely to tl’c Indian trade, Su‘ gar, Coffee, Cheese, Almonds, an-1 Caudles by the box, &c. &c. Milledgevllle, Nov. 25. Colossal Statue of Bonaparte.—The PrHIfcc Regent lias presented to the duke of Welling ton the colossal statue of Bonaparte which was lately sent from France to his royal high ness. This statue was erected by the cele brated sculptor Canoba, and intended to a- dorn some of the public works in progress in Paris, when the cx-eniperor was driven from his throne. The Roman sculptor had been particularly patronised by the Napoleon fa mily ; and, it is said, used tue greatest exer tions to make the work worthy of his own and his patron’s fame. The statue, after the pure taste of the anticque, is but slightly draperied, and is intended to convey an ex pression of great dignity and majesty. The attempt is said to have been too daring for the sculptor, who excels beyond any other living artist in the expression of delicate touches and poetic beauty, but who is thought to have been unsuccessful in this arduous flight to rival the most exalted glories of Grecian art. The work was not liked in Paris, and was hardly imparked ; it was even the subject of sharp criticism in Rome at the time of its execution. It has been removed to Apsley-house, Hyde-park corner, the re sidence of the duke of Wellington. M’ HR. VANIIEDBEGHEM, MOM 7HANCX, R espectfully informs the citizens o: Augusta and its vicinity, that he has eglaly fished himself in this city, where he intends pur suing the PRACTICE of MEDICINE, in its va rious branches, 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. Tartly & Bouyer. . November 15. VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE. HE subscriber offers for sale on accommoda ting terms, a valuable tract of land in Jack- sou county, on the waters of Bcuch ^Bear creeks, containing 3323 3-4 acres,by re-survey, granted T ntaining 3323 3-4 acres,by re-survey, John Nevell, and adjoining Lands of Few and others. This hotly of land is considered worthy the attention of Planters, a description of it is deemed unnecesaary, as those inclined to pur chase will view the lands. Mr. James Lynes, as agent, will attend at Watkinsville on the 15th day ot,Deceinber next, who will give such informa tion as may be required, and divide the tract in lots to suit purchasers.—Apply to the subscriber in Augusta, next door below Mr. Cashin’s store. N. B.—Undisputable titles will be given. H. CHURCH. November 29. T NEW VARIETY STORE. HE subscriber has just opened, at the Store A formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Stoveall,a fresh assortment of GOODS, of almost every de scription, which will be sold low for cash ; among which are the following articles—Broadcloths, Cassimerqs, Blankets, Flannels, Boinbazetts, Silks, Linen, Damask Table Cloths, Cambrics, Furniture, Bandanncr and Black Silk Handker chiefs. Superfine Black and Blue Waterloo' Surtuits ami Coats, Linen and Silk Vests, and over-coats ready made. Elegant Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Chains, Seals and Keys, Silver mounted and plated Gig Whips, Brackets, Ciga and Snuff" Boxes, Pocket Pistol Bottles. Lame Gold Watches with Necklace Chains, .Silver mounted and plated Chain and Velvet Indispen- sables, Broaches, Beads, Tortoise shell Combs, Lockets, Rings and Drops. Ladies and Gentle men’s portable LiquorCases, portable Secretaries Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, Looking Glasses, Knives &. Forks. A general assortment of Books and Stationary, Wrapping, Writing and Letter Paper, &c. A general assortment of Drugs and Medicines. Spanish Cigars, Hats, Sugars, Teas, Cheese, &c. &c. See.—with a great variety of other articles too numerous to mention. JOHN HILL, Jun. * The subscriber has opened at his Store a* above, subscriptions for “ Scott’s Family Bible,’’ in 6 volumes—the cheapest work ever offered to the public. A copy may be seen at this Store. Milledgeville,, Dec. 1. NOTICE. A LL persons indebted to the estate of Colonel John Lewis, late of Milledgeville, are requir ed to make immediate payment. Those who have claims against the said estate are requested to present them duly authenticated without delay. ELIZABETH LEW18> cx’rx. WILLIAM LEWIS,exect’r. Milledgeville, Dec. 1,1817. NOTICE. HIE subscribers hereby announce that they have extended a branch of their business to Augusta, to be conducted by Mr. James Wood row, under the firm of James Woodrow dj- Cu. and are now opening, at the Store formerly occu pied by Adam Hutcheson, esq. an extensive aj sortment of DRY GOODS and HARD-WARK> imported in the ship Georgia and other recent ar rivals from Britain, which will be sold at a mode rate advance for cash.produce, or approved paper. ANDREW LOW & Co. Savannah, Nov. 1. NOTICE. A GREEABLY to an order of the Court of 0?dinary fo;» Baldwin county, will be sold on the first Tuesday in February next, one third of an acre LOT in the town of Afilledgeville, on Hancock street, the property of Henry Johnston, deceased, sold for the benefit of his heirs and creditors. A. F. BY INGTON, adm’r. November 12,1817. jidministrators and Guardians’ Salt of VALUABLE PROPERTY. T HE real estate of Obediah Lowe, late of the county of Baldwin, in the State of- Georgia, deceased, consisting of two squares, to wit, num bers two hundred and forty-six, and two hundred and sixty-four, each containing 202 1-2 acres, and a fraction number two hundred and seventy- one, containing 114 1-4 acres, all in the fifth dis trict of Wilkinson "at the time of the survey, now Baldwin county, making the estate in the aggre gate, so far as is now known, 519 1-4acres, more or less, will be sold to the highest bidder, at the Court-House of Baldwin county, in Milledgeville, on the first Tuesday in Febr , iry next, agreeably to an order of the honorable the Inferior Court of Baldwin county, sitting for ordinary purposes, passed on the 24th November instant, to be sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said, dccctscd• MAL. G. WILKINSON, Adm’r in right of his wife Judah, late Judah Lowe. ABNER LOCKE, Guardian of Elizabeth and Obedience Lowe, orphans and daughthers of Obediah Lowe, dec. Nov. 25, 1817. LAW. T HE subscriber offers his professional services as a Lawyer to the citizens of the several counties in the Western Circuit generally, parti cularly those of Hancock, Jones, Jasper, Put nam and Baldwin, in the Ockmulgee circuit. SOPHOS STAPLES Sparta, Nov. 18, 1817. YOUNO LADIES’ BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL RS. Sandwich and Mrs. Hulburd, respect , fully inform the public, that they intend opening a school in the city of Augusta, on the first of January ensuing, for the education of young ladies, in the different branches of useful aud po lite literature. They have engaged the Rev. Mr. Shepard to attend to the scientific department of the academy; und from his extensive erudition and long experience, they flatter themselves that they will be enabled to discharge with ability and faithfulness, the important duties of their avoca tion. Approved masters’in music, drawing and other polite accomplishments will attend the school if required. Useful and ornamental nee- tile work will also be taught. Parents and guar dians, who are desirous of encouraging the insti tution, are requested to enter their children and those committed to their care, previous to the opening of the school. The situation of the Aca demy is pleasant and retired, and at the same time convenient to the central part of the city Terms made known on application. N. B.—They have a pleasant, commodious and healthful situation, three miles from Augusta to which place the academy will be removed du ring the summer season. NOTICE. W ILL be sold on Tuesday the 20th January next, at the late residence of John Forest, deceased, near Licknor’s creek, Jones county, a good Waggon and Team, a small stock of Cattle and flogs, about 6000 weight of seed yottnn, a new set of Blacksmith’s Tools, household and kitchen Furniture ami plantation utensils, &c. &c. SARAH FOREST, adm’r. December 5, 1817. All persons having demands .against the above mentioned estate are required to bring them for ward legally authenticated witbin the time pre scribed by law, and those indebted to make im mediate payment. SARAH FOREST, adm’r. NOTICE. A LL persons are cautioned against trading for a Note of Hand given by me to Henry Smith, for R600, dated May 2,1817, as 1 am determined not to pay said note ; the property for which it was given having not proved as warranted. EPHRAIM ELLIS. Wilkinson county, Dec. 5, 1817. B! NOTICE. ROUGHT to Baldwin couu- ty Gaul, on the 18th inst, negro woman by the name of Se- reeny* says she belongs to Lard Harris, of Putuam county. Her ^^owner is requested to come for- ■ ward, prove his property, pay. charges aud take her away. FRED. SANFORD, gaoler. December 4, 1817. S 1 TWEENTY DOLLARS REWARD. TRAYED or stolen on the 29th November, near Wm. Jamison’s, in Twiggs county, a chesnut sorrel horse, about 5 years old, 5 foot high, with a star in his forehead, and a scar on his forefoot under his Ibotlock. Also, a small bay horse, 4 feet-7 inches high, has rather a dished face. The above reward will be given to any person who will deliver the above horses to Mr. S. Buffington, Milledgeville, Mr. Harden, Mari on, or myself near Mr. Jamison’s. CLACKSTON LIGIITFOOT. Twiggs county, Dec. 4, 1817. 3t • NOTICE. W HEREAS my wife Lucy Shaw, has left my bed and board without any just provo cation.—This is therefore to caution all persons from trailing with her ou my account, as 1 am de termined to pay none of her contracts. JOHN SHAW. Jasper county, Dec. 3,1817. WAREHOUSE. T HE subscribers having associated themselve* in business, under the firm of Dickinson <S Starnes, offer their services to their friends ant the public iu general, in the COMMISSION and FACTORAGE LINE. The Ware-House is en tirely detached from any building of fire, and on a good construction, immediately in the rear of Cosby Dickinson’s large new budding, and oppo site the centre of the upper squares—where every attention will be given to render general eatie faction. COSBY DICKINSON, EBENEZER STARNES. Augusta, Geo.. Not. 4,1817. 1- NOTICE. T HE subscriber will be a candidate for Receiv er of Tax Returns for Baldwin county, at the ensuing election. JOHN JETER. Millegcville, Nov. 19. NOTICE. T “ > W ILL be sold at the plantation of Drury Ro gers, all the personal property of Benjamin Rogers, deceased, consisting of Ilorscs, Cattle anu Hogs, and many other articles too tedious to mention. Sale to be held on the 24th of Decem ber next. Terras of sale made known on the day of sale. DRURY ROGERS, adm’r. November 12, 1817. MR. JOHN WRIGHT . S authorised and him alone, to settle my old business ; he has the accouuts in his posses sion, and a receipt only from him will be deemed gooil by THOMAS M. BUSH, who has just re ceived an elewanlassortmentof Merino Shawls, with many other suitable and valuable articles. Wanted immediately two or three Waggoueri. Milledgeville, December 4,1817. NOTICE. T HE public are cautioned against trading for two Promissory Notes, given by me, one t* Allen Kelly, for one hundred and seventy-five dol lars, due 25th December, the other to John Mai- pass, for nine hundred dollars, due at the same time, as the said notes were improperly obtained, I do not intend to pay them. HENRY SLAPPY. Monticello, Nor. 20,1817. 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 ; orders for which will he thankfully received and punctu ally attended to. WANTED AT THIS OFFICE, A S an apprentice to the printing business, I boy of 14 or 16 years of age, of respectable connections, who can read, write and spell wsll> PUBLISHED WEEKLY, BT J. B. HINES, AT TIIHEE DOLLARS PER YEAR, IIV ADVAlf«I- Advertisements under one hundred words, inserted tr.* first time fur 75 cents, cash, and 50 cent* for each contin uance—longer ones in proportion. Every insertion of no-, tices not published weekly, charged as the firit. Admin istrators sales of real estate advertised for g 4 cash— of personal property J 3—notices to debtor* and credi tor* g 3—and nine months citations g 5—one fnftjj* more in every instance, if not settled for when left publication. , (Tj- The law requires land and negroes belonging “ testators and intestates, to be advertised sixty days ; P 0 "' i,.liable properv, forty ; notices to debtors and creditor six weeks : anil citations for leave to sell estate, (tpoituW ,tin© months.