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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. _h 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 JL 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 J. B. HINES, AT THREE DOLLARS PEE YEAR, IX ADVAltC* Advertisements uniler one hundred words, inseit*d<fa first time for 75 cents, cash, and 50 cents for each W® nance—longer ones in proportion. Everv insertion of & tices not published weekly, charged os the first. Adis* istrators sales of real estate advertised for S^cu*" of personal property g 3—notices to debtors »nd crK* I tors g3—and nine months citations 85—° ne Val more in every instance, if not settled for when In'* publication.