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POETRY.
ton Tan asnscron.
The following line* were written some time »inec by a
young gentlemen on being presented with a Cedar Twig
by a young lady.
The Cedar Twig my theme ahall be.
For Helen gate the Twig to me ;
The Twig that from the lovely maid
Electric darts to me convey’d.
Four little balls upon it grew,
That pleas’d me as they caught my view,
From which there flew electric flame,
That thrill’d my heart and shook, my frame.
But this was not so quickly spent,
As darts from balls metallic ser.t,
For though some weeks lisve had their round,
Yet stiU 1 feel the lasting wound.
And though the Twig itself may fade,
And lose the charms it once display'd;
Yet still the keen perennial dart,
Will ever lire to pierce my heart.
Then Helen let me thee entreat
By all the ties that are most sweet,
When next a Twig you give to me,
To pluck it from the Myrtle Tree.
MISCELLANY.
A GRECIAN DINNER.
Dr. Clarke in liis “ travels,” gives the fol
lowing portrait of a Grecian banquet which
the archon of Labadea gave to him and his
companions ** Fowls boiled to rags, but
still tough and stringy, and killed only an
hour befo/c they are dressed, constitute a
principal dish, all hsaped together upon a
large copper or pewter salver, placed upon a
low stsol, round which the guests sit upon
cushions ; the place of honor being on that
side where the long couch of the divan ex
tends along the whito washed wall. A long
and coarse towel, very ill washed, about 13
inches wide, is spread around the table, in
one entire piece, over the knees of the party
seated. Wine is only placed before strangers
—the rest of the company receiving only
glass each of very bad wine with the desert.—
Drandy is handed about before sitting down
to table. All persons who partake of the
meal, wash their hands in tiie room, both
before and after eating. A girl with
naked and dirty feet, enters the apartment
throwing to every one a napkin ; she is fol
lowed by a second damsel, who goes to every
guest, and, kneeling before him upon one
knee, presents a pewter water pot and a pew
ter basin, covered by a grill, upon the top of
which there is a piece of soap. An exhibi
tiun rather of, a disgusting nature, however
cleanly, then takes place ; for having made
a lather with the soap they fill their mouths
with this, and squirt it mixed with saliva, in
to the bason. The ladies of the family also
do the same, lathering their lips and teeth ;
and displaying their arms during the opera
tion of the washing, with studied attitudes
and a great deal of affectation ; as if taught
to consider the moments of ablution as a time
when they may appear to great advantage
Then the master of the house takes his seat,
bis wife sitting by his side, at the circular way
and stripping his arms quite bare, by turn
ing back the sleeves of his tunic towards his
shoulders, he serves out the sous and the
meat. Only one dish is placed upon the ta
blc at the same, time. If it contains hutch
Cr’s meat or poultry, he tears it to pieces
with his fingers. Knives and spoons are lit
tle used, and they are never changed. When
meat or fish is brought in, the hoste squeezes
a lemon over the dish. The room all this
while is filled up with girls belonging to the
house, and other menial attendants, all ap
■pearing with naked feet; also with a mixed
company of priests, physicians, and stran
gers, visiting the family. All these are ad
rjitted upon the raised part of the floor, or di
van ; below are collected meaner dependants
peasants, old women, and slaves who are al
lowed to sit there upon the floor find to con
verse together.”
Washington.—Extract of a letter of recent
date, from a young Bostonian now in Valen
cia, (Spain) to the Editors of the Boston
Patriot. “ A few days sttu’e, I saw adrer
tised in the play-hills, in the streets in large
letter, ‘ WASHINGTON.*—-I did not dream
that the name of Washington was known
here, and I thought it could not possibly re
late to the great man, of whom our country
is so justly proud. However, to rny surprise, [
found the comedy truly American—The cha
racter of Washington is placed in the most
favorable light for virtue, patriotism and
honor—The pint is taken from the circum
stance of the General's threatening retalia
tion on his British prisoners, which deterred
the British commander from inflicting death
on a. number of American officers, prisoners
of war—The play was well written, and ex
cellently performed—During the perform
ance an illumination scene took place, and in
the most conspicuous part of the stage ap
peared in large transparent letter, “ vive
Washington ’’—The act ended in a heautiful
dance, the dances building a temple of laurel
wreaths over Washington. I have never
seen any thing half so complimentary to the
General’s memory on our stage. An interes
ting and novel part is introduced in the com
edy, to relieve the more serious—It is a little
extraordinary, that the actor who personated
the General was about 50, of a tall, com
manding appearance, and if he had personal
ly known Washington, he could not have
erfpied him better—That stern and inflexible
manner which wasnatural far him in the camp,’
but which gave way to the softest feelings of
humanity when his duty did not interfere,
were admirably well portrayed—The play
was repeated three nights.”—Boston Patriot.
Orator Henley.—“ i never,” says a person
who knew little about the doctor, “ saw Ora
tor Henley but once, and that was at the Gre
cian Coirec-house, where a gentleman lie was
acquainted with coming in, and seating him
self in the same box the following dialogue-
passed between them.”
Henley. “ Pray what is become of our old
fi’isnd Dick Smith ? 1 have not seen him tor
several years.”
* Gentleman. “ I really don’t know. The
last time 1 heard of him he was at Ceylon, or
some of our settlements in the West-Indies.”
Henley. (with some surprise) •« At Ceylon,
or eome of our settlements in the West-Indies!
My good sir in one sentence there are two
mistakes. Ceylon is not one of our settle
ments ; it belongs to the HiUeh and it is situ
ated not in the West, but the East Indies !
*Gen. (with some heat,) « That 1 deny !”
* Henley. “ More shame for you ! I will en
gage to bring a boy eight yean of age who
will confute you.”
* Gentleman, (in a cooler tone of voice)
Well—be it where it will, 1 thank God 1
know very little about these sort of things.”
*Henlc « What, you thank God for your ig
norance, uo you.”
“ Gen. (in a violent rage,) “ I do sir,—
What then 2”
« Henley. Sir, you have a great deal ta be
thankful fur.”
FESTIVAL OF ST.JOHN/
T H'S festival of Saint John the EvangeliSt will
he celebrated by the brethren ot benevolent
Lodge in Milledgville—they will “ ect t ‘ e,r
lodge room at 9 o’clock, a. u. on the % th mst.
from which place they will proceed w processio i
to the Methodist Church ; when after a prayei, a
MASONIC ORATION will be delivered by bro
ther Rockwell. Brethren of other lodges in tins
vicinity are invited to join in the celebration.
Bo order of the Worshipful blaster.
JAMES KOSSEAU, see ry,
December 16.
M
TO R. HUTCHINGS,
SHEMItIFF OF JONES COUNTY.
IR, you are forwarned by tne the only admin-
„ J istratrix for the estate of Baxter Pool, and
Guardian for the children of said B. Pool, from
paving the money you receive for that tract of
Laud, you have advertised for sale, as there is no
other person or persons authorised to receive said
money, except myself, you will therefore pay it
to no person unless you receive a written order
from me for the money.
A. W. STURGIS.
December 10.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD,
YST7NC LADIES*
boarding and dai scnooL.
RS. Sandwich arid Mrs. Ilulburil, respect,
fully inform the public, that they intend
opening a school in the city of Augusta, on th*
first of January ensuing, for the education ofy ou „-
ladies, in the different branches of useful and J*.
life literature. They have engaged the R ev . j[i r *
Shepard to attend to the scientific department of
the academy; and from his extensive eruditi„ a
and long experience, they flatter themselves that
they will be enabled to discharge with ability , n( j
faithfulness, the important duties of their avoca.
tion. Approv ed masters in music, drawing and
other pulitfe accomplishments will attenS th*
school if required. Useful and ornamental see.
die work will also be taught. Parents »nd gu ar .
dians, who are desirous of encouraging the insti-
tution, arc requested to enter their children and
those committed to their care, previous to the
opening of the school. The situation of the Ac*,
demy is pleasant and retired, and at the same
time souvement 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 due
ring tire summer season.
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W* LL .. be given for appre
Sagacity of Mules.—An acquaintance of
our’s, a farmer in Middlesex, lately made a
purchase of a couple of New-England mules.
The first day that he employed them in the
field, his overseer informed him that as soon
ns the sun came to the meridian, both the
smiles instantly stopped, and every means
which he tried to cause them to proceed, prov
ed fruitless ; until the hour of one, when both
the animals, without any compulsion, ap
peared willing to resume their labor. Ouy
friend, entertaining some doubts in regnrd to
the c irrumstance, went himself next day to
observe how the mules Would conduct them
selves. No sooner was it mid-day than the
mules proved restive as before, and continued
so for an hoar. This habit they so invannbly
observed, iliat his servants are now in the
constant practice of looking to the mules to
receive their signal for dinner.—Pet. Lit.
bending and lodging in any
jail in or out ot the State, a light or
yellow complected fellow named
BUTLER, about 34 years of age,
,5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, stout
limbed, likely, and very civil when
spoken to, and generally so with his companions;
very capable of all kinds of work, aud bandy
with carpenters’ tools, is a good driver of horses,
and a complete maker and burner of bricks ; sen
sible and smart; had on when he went away, a
large white hat with a broad brim, a round-about
jacket, and trowers of bear skin cloth, and ab
sconded on the night of the 8th October, ihc a-
bove reward will be given, and if brought tc Sa
vannah all reasonable expenses paid in addition.
DAVID POLLOCK.
November 10. .
NOTICE.
O N the 29th of December, will be offered for
sale, four Negroes, agreeable to an order ol
the honorable Court of Hancock county, a prime
blacksmith and his wife, a negro man and woman,
likewise a qu antity of Corn and F adder, Cattle,
Sheep, Hogs, Pork, Still, some household Furni
ture ; and about twelve Negroes to be hired, a-
mong whom are several mechanics. Hie sale
ami hiring will commence at LI o’clock, and con
tinue until closed, at my plantation near Poweltou.
J r tum H V/'llTT
December 8,1817,
T
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Administrators and Guardians' Salt of
VALUABLE PROPERTY.
NHE real estate of Obediah Lowe, late of fh*
, county of Baldwin, in the State of Georgiy
deceased, consisting of two squares, to wit, mims
berg two hundred and forty-six, and t<vo hundred
and sixty-four, each containing 202 1-2 acre*,
and a fraction number two hundred and seventy*
one, containing 114 1-4 acres, all in the fifth din
trict of Wilkinson at the time of the survey, now
Baldwin county, making the estato in the aggro,
gate, so far as is now known, 519 1-4acres, mo r *
or less, will be sold to the highest bidder, at th*
Court-House of Baldwin county, in Milledgeville
on the first Tuesday in Februury next, agreeably
to an order of the honorable the Inferior Court of |
Baldwin county, sitting for ordinary purpose*, I
passed on the 24th November instant, to be sold
fer the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said
deceased.
MAL. G. WILKINSON, Adro’r
in right of his wife Judah, late Judah Low* I
ABNER LOCKE, Guardian
of Elizabeth anil Obedience Lowe, orphan
and daughthers of Obediah Lowe, dtt,
Nov. 25, 181 r.
DRV GOODS AND GROCERIES.
T HE subscriber has just opened at the store
formerly occupied by Maj. John Howard,
afresh and elegantassortmentol DRY-QOODA fc,
GROCERIES, which will be sold low for cash oi
produce—among which are the following article*,.
Superfine Broad-Cloths and Coarse ditto, Super
fine and Coarse Cassimerei, Fine and Coarse
Flannels, Bear-skin Coating, Yorkshire Cloths,
Fine Rose Blankets, London Duffle ii Point ditto,
Fine Bombazetts and Borabazten, Cassimere
Shawls, Fine and Coarse Linens, Northward
Homespun, Cambrics, Calicoes, Furniture ditto,
Leno Muslins, Jaconet ditto, Merseiles, Ging
hams, Satin and Lavantine Silks, Silk Shawls and
Handkerchiefs, Bandanna do. Ribbons, Nun’s
Thread, Worsted and Cotton Stockings, Furni
ture Dimity, Cotton Diaper, fine and course Sad
dles, Lady’s do. Plated Bridles, Lady’s and Gep-
tlcmeii’s Shoes, Children do. fine and coarse Hats,
Children do. Beaver do. and a good assortment of
HARDWARE, Cutlery, Nails, Castings, Steel
and Iron. Brown Sugar, Loaf do. Coffee, Hyson
Tea, Jamaica and Northern Rum, Whiskey, Slier-
ry Wine, Cheese, Raisins, Figs, Crockery Wart,
a few sets of China in small boxes. With a great
variety of articles too numerous to mention.
JAMES W. GOODMAN.
Milledgaville, Dec. 16.
NOTICE.
W HEREAS my wife, Martha Maulden, has
left my bed and board without any justpro-
vocation—This is therefore to caution all persons
frera trusting her on my account, as I am resolved
to pay none of her contracts.
HENRY MAULDBN.
Jasper county, Dec. 15.
N'
II
A. HANSCOM
AS just received from Philadelphia a most
extensive ant) well selected assortment of
HATS, consisting of Lady’s Beavers, of the
newest fashion; Gentlemen’s superfine Beaver
Hats, Castors and Rorum do.; youths’ and chil
dren’s Furand Morocco Hats well assorted. He
has likewise otij and an extensive assortment of
IlATS of his own manufacture. All of which
will be sold low for cash.
Milledgeville, Dec. 16.
NOTICE.
W ILL be sold at the plantation of Drury Ro
gers, all the personal property ol Benjamin
Rogers, deceased, consisting of Horses, Cattle
and Hogs, and many other articles too tedious to
mention. Sale to be held on the 24th of Decem
ber next. Terms of sale made known on the*
day of sale. DRURY ROGERS, adra’r.
November 12, 1817.
NOTICE.
INK months after date hereof, application
_ . will be made to the honorable the Court of
Ordinary of Morgan county, for leave to sell or
divide a Lot of land, the property of Andrew
Brown, late of said county, deceased, wheron the
subscriber now lives, for the benefit of the heirs.
JOSEPH MORROW, ad’mr
in right of his wife.
Dec. 16, lllf.
THOMAS M. BUSH,
W ILL always have such articles as are wanted
in this place & in Eatonton. In addition to
his present well selected assortment, he has just
received, at each place, an assortment of Cloths
and Cassimeres, Woolens generally, Bombazetts
and Rattiucts,Linen and Cotton Bed-ticking,Fur
niture Dimities and Calicoes, Fring and Bind
ing, Russia Sheeting, Silk Buttons, Cloth and
Cassimere Shawls, Wellington Boots, Fine and
Course Shoes, Lambswool, Worsted and Cotton
Hose and half ditto, ’assorted Crevats, Linens,
first chop and common ditto, Linen Cambric—
with a complete assortment, of Fancy Boxes,
Trunk* of Perfumery, &c. and about 82500 worth
of goods suited entirely to the Indian trade, Su
gar, Coffee, Cheese, Almondj* and Candles bv
the box, 8tc. &c. *
Milledgeville, Nor. 25.
VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.
ffJNHE subscriber offers for sale on accommoda-
1 ting terms, a valuable tract of land in Jack-
son county, on the waters of Beach <j"Bear creeks,
containing 3323 3-4 acres,by re-survey, granted
to John Nevell, and adjoining Lands of Few and
others. This body of land is considered worthy
the attention of 'Planters, a description of it is
deemed uuuecesaary, as those inclined to pur
chase will view the lands. Mr. James Lynes, as
agent, will attend at Watkinsville on the 15th day
ot December 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.
Novembef 29.
NOTICE. ’
V 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 LEWIS, ex’rx.
WILLIAM LEWIS, exect’r.
Milledgeville, Dec. 1,1817.
NOTICE.
W ILL be sold on Tuesday the 20th January
next, at the late residence of JohH Forest,
deceased, near Licknor’s creek, Jones county, a
good Waggon and Team, a small stock of Cattle
and Hogs, about 6000 weight of seed Cotton, a
new set of Blacksmith’s Tools, household and
kitchen Furniture and plantation utensils, 5ms &c.
SARAII 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 GREEABLY to an order of the Court of
Ordinary for Baldwin county, wrill be sold
on the first Tuesday in February next, one third
of an acre LOT in the town of *uilledgeville, on
Hancock street, the property of Henry Johnston,
deceased, gold for the benefit of kis heirs and
creditors. A. F. BY1NGTON, adn’r,
November IS, 1817.
LAWYER’S OFFICE.
C HARLES J. M’DONALD has establish*!
an Oflice adjoining Leroy M. Wiley & Ct,
He will attend the several Courts of the Ocmul.
gee Circuit, and Hancock Court of the Western,
Milledgeville, Dec. 15.
TWEENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
S TRAYED or stolen on the 29th November
near Wm. Jamison's, in Twiggs county,*
chesnut correl horse, about 5 years old, 5 feet
high, with a star in his forehead! and a scar on hi*
forefoot under his footlock. Also, a small baf
horse, 4 feet 7 inches high, has rather a dished
face. The above rewhrd will be given to any
person who will deliver the above horses to Mr.
S. Buffington, Milledgeville, Mr. Hardeu, Mari*
on, or myself near Mr. Jamison’s.
CLACKSTON LIGHTFCIOT.
Twiggs county, Dec. 4, 1817 St
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 on my account, as I anitlo*
terminad to pay none of her contracts.
JOHN SHAW.
Jasppr county. Dec. 3,1817.
NOTICE.
V LL persons are cautioned against trading for
a Note of Hand given by me to Henry Smith,
for 8690, dated May 2,1817, as I am determine!
not to pay said note ; the property for which H
was given having not proved as warranted.
EPHRAIM ELLIS.
Wilkinson county, Dec. 5, 1817.
LAW.
T HE subscriber offers his professional serrictf |
as a Lawyer to the citizens of the sever! I
counties in the Western Circuit generally,parti
cularly those of Hancock, Jones, Jasper, Pefr
nam and Baldwin,in the Ockinulgee circuit.
SOPHOS STAPLE*
Sparta, Nov. 18, 1817. -
NOTICE.
T HE subscriber will be a candidate For Reedi
er of Tax Returns for Baldwin couutj,#
the ensuing election.
JOHN JETER.
Millegeville", Nov. 19.
NOTICE.
T HE subscribers hereby announce that tty
have extended a branch of their business M
Augusta, to be conducted by Mr. James Wmi)*
row, under the firm of James Woodrow Sf C*
and are now opening, at the Store formerly near
pied by Adain Hutcheson, esq. an extensive I
sortment of DRY GOODS and HARD-WARfc
imported in the ship Georgia and other recent w
rivals from Britain, which will be sold at a BoJ e '
rate advance for cash, produce, or approved pape*
ANDREW LOW & C«.
Savannah, Nov. 1.
PUBLISHED WttUKLV, BY
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