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U BSD AY .MORNING, APRIL 28. 3THER INDIAN BATTLE. tter from General William M’lntosh, coin- ic Creek Warriors, to David 11 Mitchell, Esq. Indian Affairs, dated “Camp ,30 miles from e, (on the way to Suwannee,) April 13, 1818 ce I have left vou I have not sent yon ihat we have done, & I now send you ard yesterday of Peter McQueen be- readiiig in the senate by a largej- The crops.—AVe have seen a letter from May isage into a law may be regarded River, (S. C.) dated A; * 1 20, to a gentleman in ’ " this city, which states that, the frost of last night tiered to a ^hird majority, its pass: _ as morally certain. Thus will be added to tht union another state, making the twenty-fust in the confederation. The number of acres of land in the state is estimated at thirty millions, being about one fifth larger than the state of Ohio—Its present population at forty thousand, but increas ing with unexampled rapidity. The unanimity of the vote with which tliis state is admitted in to the association of states, must be highly ac ceptable to the people of that territory, and we should think, cannot fail of producing those feel ings of cordiality to the sister states, which it is well calculated to excite.—ib. We find several papers continue to inculcate the opinion that war with Spain is u probable e- vent i deriving this impression from the remark which fell from Mr. Forsyth in the discussion on the neutrality bill. That remark, as we observ- d at the time, we were certain did not look for ai u jcaiciuay ,11 i citri iUkyuiui uc* , . ' . e road we were traveling, and I took a proposition tor war* undue can now state, sand wentout and lou^ht him. There j" 1 ^ 1 ^ ie sa,, * e . conliderice, that circumstances be a considerable number collected r ,s ?X e ien ', eT * ** verv probable that no propo- r hen we first began to fight them, they | s ^ l0U "’M xoaue uv Mr. rmsyth, during the bad swamp, & fought us there for about I present session* touching our relations with Spain. ~ *■ * • i He had intended, we understand, when he sig- ! nified his purpose to prove the responsibility of hen they ran am? we followed them They fought us in all about three Ve killed 37 of them, and took 98 wo- 1 ‘he Spanish government, to introduce to the house children and she men prisoners, and a head of cattle and a number of horse* through the committee of foreign relations, of which he is chairman, a motion to authorise the od many hogs and some corn. We lost! executive to take possession ot the Spanish ter- nd 5 wounded. Our prisoners tell us ritory ol Kast Florida; but on submitting the pro- s was 120 warriors from six different!position to the committee of foreign relations, he Front what we saw, I believe there was n they say, as same of our prisoners say s200* of them. Tom Woodward and wn, and your Son, our Agent, and all men that live in our country, were with h the vvi.ole fight, and fought well. All 8 fuught so well t do not know which is t. They all fought like men and tun ies. Gen. Jackson waited for us about from where we fought. After the fight Adjoined him, and we are going thi w as overruled by a majority of that body, ami, finding from the subsequent declarations of Mr. Clay, that he should oppose such a measure, and other indications of hostility to such a motion in the house, Mr. F. became convinced that the at tempt would be fruitless at this session, and has accordingly abandoned his purpose ot bring ing it forward.—lb. The election which has recently taken place in ..w ...- ..... Massachusetts for governor, has terminated in to J fig’ht the Negroes together. “They ! t,le re-election of general John Brooks by a ma- wannee, and we shall be therein fourjj or *ty it is supposed, often thousand votes over was among the Hostiles a woman j Mr. Crowniiishild, the republican candidate.—ib There i in the boat when our friends, the white were killed on the river below Fort Scott. Slave Trade.—To demonstrate the eagerness e her to her friends—her husband and i oi ' the adored Ferdinand, in the prosecution of are with Gen. Jackson—Maj. Kinnard j theslave trade, until the time at which he is pledg- - himself. This is all I have to tell you. ed t0 abolish it, requires but to mention the fact would send a copy of this to the Big or and Little Prince. Your friend, WILLIAM MTNTOStI, Brigadier General Comm'g C. \V. Mitchell, Esq. Agent I. A. m the Alabama.—A letter from Fort Clai- i dated the 9th inst. to the editor of the Re- j states, that “ much alarm has prevailed hout this country, and even at this place abitants have built forts for their security ; alarm has measurably subsided,and the in- nts generally have returned home ; many, er, have not, and some have sought new , and affairs generally extremel y deranged, companies have been drafted from Tuin- and will be stationed at the Forts on the One company where the first murders committed, Fort Dale, near tiie place com- • called the Poplar Spring, seventy miles here ; another ten miles nearer (a little oil’ oad,) at the Pine Barren Fort; and the other e Pine Orchard Fort. These men will oc- nall* scour the road and woods, and render ge and residence probably safe. The Ten- settlement,(old Ft.Miras,40milcs below)have pprehended an attack, and a company lias to their relief. Governor Bibb is at present plantation near Fort Jackson, and has or- all friendly Indians olf the public lands of rritorv, or be considered and treated as hos- A gentleman here, direct from the mouth Cahawba, a remote and weak settlement ’les above here, states that some parties a- i had refused to do so, had committed depredations, and had assumed very hostile ranees. He was sent to confer with Col. who commands the troops in service. Fort , near the Poplar Spring, was burnt by the son the 2d inst. This was a temporary first thrown up by the inhabitants, and they deposited the principal part of their on moveables. No lives were lost. This wo miles from Fort Dale. Back of Fort and between Pine Barren creek and the A- a, are thick and almost impenetrable coverts ne-brake and cedar, where those nefarious lood-thirsty savages revel with their pluu- nd scalps, and are apparently safe from ear- astisement, and able to make incursions at ure.” e Weather—We have seen several planters this and some of the adjoining counties, who that crops of cotton, whgat, corn, &c. which forward, have sustained much injury from ate frosts. i bill concerning navigation, which passed enate with but two dissenting voices, has d the house of representatives with an al- equal unanimity ; sixteen votes only ap- j in the negative. If the bill receives the ion of the president therefore, of which there ' i doubt, it will become a law, ami bv a ger vote probably, than any act of a l ike cfiar- 1 has ever received in congress- This is the important act so far, of the present session ; with reference to the commercial ention with Great Britain, which expires in *Urse of next year bv its own limitation.— necessity of the act has been so apparent as rcome the reluctance to pass it which, at :t session, caused its postponement; and the has received may be regarded as a pledge J i adherence by congress to the policy it ses.—Nat. Intel. i bill for the admission of Illinois into the having parsed the house of representa that during only five months of the present su mer, there were introduced into Havana, 15,53d slaves from the coast of Africa, averaging near 1000 per week ! By this accursed traffic there have not been less than 25,000 miserable wretch es transported to the same place during the year past, the greater part of w hom, no doubt, means have been devised to convey to the United States, as affording a favorable mart fur tire completion of those enterprises. It would be a desirable proceeding on the part of our government, if they would render the introduction of slaves into this country a criminal instead of a finable oHence ; for certainly there are few transactions in the catalogue of human wickedness that require a more effectual prohibition, cither as it regard the internal policy of these states, or the due ad ministration of that justice which reprobates crimes as being in contravention of the divine law.—Baltimore Fat, (Sunday night last) has been a dreadful scourge to the cotton planters in this part ot South Caro lina. As far as the Euhaw I have heard it has been equally fatal there—this evoking I have had three applications for cotton seed—1 um one ol those who have suffered—41 acres of cotton ot mine was up and putting out the third leaf yester day, was fair aud promising—to-day withered and blighted to its roots. I understand from a gentleman who resides near Coosawhatehie, that all the cotton in that neigborhood is killed, and that in the vicinity of Euhaw the inhabitants were visited with a most severe hail storm on Friday night last.—’The hail were 4 inches in circum-. ference—that 3 of them filled a half pint tumbler —that wherever they struck the Pride ol India tree, the bark was turn off.—Sav. Hep. Jl relenting thief.—A few days since an old lady in Baltimore, had her house robbed of COO dollars, which was nearly all she had in the world. On the fact being made known through tlie me dium of the papers, which luckily caught the thief’s eye, he instantly felt the compunctions of conscience, and so far repented as to return 300 dollars to the old lady, by throwing it into the chamber window.—Balt. Patriot. Two large deposits of Gypsum have lately been discovered inOvertortiCuuntyabout80 miles west of Nashville, and near Cumberland river. An ox was not long since sold in Philadelphia for S 1,300. It was the largest ox ever in that market, ami weighed 2,000 pounds. It was rais ed by Job Tyler of Salem, New-Jersey. Ludicrous instance of pride.—A friend to the elder Scaliger wrote to acquaint him that he should make mention of him in a work that he meant to pub'ish, and wished to know what he should say of him. Were not the answer actu ally extant, in the printed collection of his let ters, it could not be credited. “Endeavor (said he) to collect your best ideas of what Massimssa, what Xenophon, aud what Plato, were, and your portrait will bear some, although an imperfect, resemblance of me. “ The business of life is to go forward*” says Dr. Johnson : He who sees evil in prospect, meets, it in bis way; but be who catches it by retro spection, turns back tu find it. That which is t'ear- ed may sometimes be avoided ; but that which is regretted to-day, may be regretted to-morrow. We should, to be useful, decidedly condemn the indulgence of brooding over circumstances and events, that thought cannot mend ; because it unstrings the minu; and that once done, it surprising with what rapidity all i(s peace uura- vels itself! aud how much it loses of the power of judging rightly on the mixed condition of hu man affairs.” COMfltlNieATION. It is with the moat poignant feelings and heart-felt iV- gret we announce the decease of Mr. CHARLES MOORE, soil of Gcn’l John .Moore, of Jasper county, whose death was occasioned by a fall from Ida Imrse, on the 3d mat. lie had on the evening previous to his death loft his pa rental roof in company with several ymmg'lurlies and gen tlemen to attend Ins In-other's wedding, which was to take place a few miles f rom home, and having proceeded about two miles on his destined visit, and wlien riding some what faster than usual to overtake Ins company, who were not far before,him, his horse threw him with great force against the earth, where lie was found insensible and al most lifeless, and conveyed home. Skilful nied cal aid was immediately called, but in vain—On the next morn ing, his spirit winged it flight, we hope, to realm., of bliss. This young man was about eighteen years of age, in pos sess.on of the most flattering prospects in life, and was distinguished for tenderness and affection. The recol lection of his many amiable qualities will long endear Ilia memory to Ins surviving friends and relatives Thus ira the bloom of youth, tins young man was called home by the Father of Mercies, to titose mansions of bliss where he will enjoy more solid and lasting pleasures than are to be inet with’ here below. Died, in tins county, on Tuesday morning last, after a long and painful diness, Mrs. Smith, the wife of Col. Francis Smith.-— In Savannah, a few weeks ago, Tho mas Telfair, Esq. lately a representative in Congress from, this state. PUBLIC SALE. O N the third Monday (being the 17tli) of May next, will be sold, in front of tire s'ore late ly occupied by A. Irwin, Groce & Co. 4he remain ing stock ol Goods of that concern, being ;i well selected anti extensive assortment of almost evory article suitable to country merchants. Un til the day of sale, great bargains will be given in any of the Goods on hand. The conditions will be lor sums under 8 100, cash, above 8 100 not exceeding 8 500, 90 days credit, above 8 500 and not exceeding S 1000,3 and 6 mouth*, and for sums above 8 1000, 3, 6 and 9 months, for ap proved endorsed notes, and in order to acco. .mo- date as far as possible, country security will (when approved) be taken. George Hargraves, John APKinne, Wiiliam Sim*, \ Barna M'K'inne, J Augusta, April 22, 1818. Assignees. HEALTHY SITUATION. *TMI0MAS HUSON, from Charlotte, (N. C.) 1 has opened a boarding house in Jackson cuuutv, at Jefferson. Families removing front the low counties, and travellers, may be assured of comfort and convenience if they please to call on him. HORSES \ HORSES ! HOUSES i T171LL be sold without, reserve, to the higli- YT est bidder, next Saturday, at Mr. Rooert Winn’s store, two miles from Milledgeville, twelve head of horses, on a credit u.itil Christ mas. Small notes and approved security w ill be required. Also, at. the same time and place, two pair of elegant match horses—Sale to commence at 11 o’clock. D. LYMAN, juhV April 27, 1818. The model of a machine has recently been ex hibited in the city of New-Yurk, to cut, thresh, and clean wheat, rye, oats, &.c. at one operation. The machine is constructed to be moved by the strength of one horse—enters a field of wheat, rye, ifcc. will take “ a two men’s land ahead,” and cut, thresh, and fan the grain fit fur the mill or market, and without waste or leaving any thing behind to be cleaned. This complete operation can be performed as fast r.s a horse can walk.— The machine may be seperated and used only for cutting and gathering the grain, which will ren der it extremely simple and effective. It is cal culated that two horses, and one man to attend them, will cut and gather the grain for twenty- live acies per day. The net co t of a machine for cutting and gathering the grain will not ex ceed one hundred dollars ; and a machine com plete, for performing the whole operation of pre paring the grain for the mill, about double that sum.—American Monthly Magazine. Louisiana—A Ngw-Orleans paper of the 21st ult. contains a statement of the foreign exports from Louisiana, for every year since the admis sion of that state into the union. It appears, that in 1804, iter exports amounted to l,t>U0,3t>2 dollars, and in 1817, to 8,518,235 dollars, 05 cents, being an increase of seven millions. The Legislature of Massachusetts have passed a law restraining persons from practising physic, in that State, who have not received a medical degree. The same regulation exists in Connecti cut, and some other states, and a proposition of a simitar nature is before the Legislature of New- York. Massachusetts lias likewise granted ten thousand dollars per annum for ten years to its Medical college. Tire vice president.—By an account of the balances due to the state of New-York as re ported by the comptroller, in pursuance of a resolve ol the legislature, it appears that Mr. Tompkins has a balance of SJ3,851 81 remain ing against him,“ totally unaccounted for”—but, the comptroller adds, “ there is reason to believe, however, that he has vouches which he has not yet rendered,” &.c.—Niles. Tribute to Valor.—The rifle company com manded bv captain Beale, whoso signally dis tinguished themselves, at the siege of New-Ov- leans, have lately presented General Jackson with an elegant sword. The workmanship is of a superior kind, and reflects honor on the mechan ic arts of our country. It is, however, of a mas sy character, and intended rather as an ornament than use. The scabbard is made of Gold, with Optical wonders.—“ The people laugh at the story of Argus with one hundred eyes ; but what are they to the eyes of some insects. The grey drone Hy, for instance, has been ascertained to possess 14,000 eyes; and it is said that a much greater number may be found in the dragon fly.” ro (Correspondents. “ A Hint or Two,” by Otsoira, will appear in owr next, “Haclielorof Had Luck,” is inadiniss.ble. by a neatly unjijnmous vote, and been or- suitable emblems aud devices Nash. Whi, MARRIED, In Milledgeville, on Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Myles Greene, Mr. John II. Wright, merchant, to Miss N ancy H. Jenkins. On the same evening, in this coun ty, by James Rosseau, Esq. Captain John Bozeman, of .Milledgeville, to Miss Elizabeth Murphey, only daugh ter of Cornelius Murphey, Esq. FOR THE REFLECTOR. BRIEF SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF DR. LEE. Doctor William Lee was born in the countv of Columbia, in this state, on the 12th of December, 7. He lived the practical, as well as theo retical philosopher and patriot. How few unite in the same body of decaying matter, the rare virtues of humanity, charity, benevolence, sym pathy, science, religion and economy of time ! Yet he was one. A few years before his death, Dr. Lee was appointed brigadier-general by the legislature of Georgia; and in the service of his country,during the late war, he contracted a con stitutional infirmity, which terminated his world ly existence on the 15th of March, 1815. He was a pattern of excellence in domestic life, and in society ; and as a professional character, the virtuous of his acquaintance would have exchang ed him for none. The poor and distressed knew well the path to his door. The virtuous were generally his friends—the envious and malicious were often his enemies. This excellent man re sided at Greatwood, near Montiecllo, the latter years of his life; and after a long ami painful conflict, and having foretold his death for many months, yielded to the unerring dart of sallow Hsepatitis. TO THE MEMORY OF DR. WILLIAM LEE. Tho’ croud on croud in Frolics’ circle press, Flit oft’ the hours in gay and gaudy dress ; Their tongues tvith idle accents ever move, And all corporeal pow’rs in ltix’ry rove; Such was not Lee ; Ids sober steady mien, Mark’d by humanity and science keen, With charity his actions well were fraught, And all the poor his dole received for naught. No selflsh sense influenced, but his soul Was sympathy’s sweet self without control. Fate's curfew toll’d ! Ilis vital spirit heard And swift obey’d the peremptory word. His soul on Angel’s pinions borne at ease, Floats high in ether with soft zephyr’s biccz*.' ; Its angel form of life eternal vies. With angel forms of no inferior skies. Sky above sky, th* ethereal essence sprung, Full loud the choristers of Heaven wrung ; William, the lofty cherubs quickly give, Long promis’d glories now accept ami live. Farewell dear Lee ! departed worth, farewell! Your spirit dwells with high Emanuel •, Farewell to worldly bliss thy presence gave, We hope to meet again—beyond the grave. MqpviceUo, April 73. , VALUABLE INVENTION. Patent for welding cast steel to iron, and tem pering tools of all Icinds. T HE subscriber informs the publie that lie has just arrived with this useful invention, being appointed by the patentee to dispose of pa tent rights. The utility of this invention so far surpasses any thing of the kind ever offered to the public, the subscriber anticipates a hone that it will be encouraged, that (be public may be bc- nelittcd thereby. I deem it unnecessary to speak any more in its praise, but invite those persons who work in iron to make a trial of it. H. R. WARD. Milledgeville, April 27. 1818. KIDNAPPING. O N or about the 29th of December last, a certain Thomas Wiggins, a small impudent looking fellow, about 35 or 40 years old, endow ed with an extraordinary gift of the gab. departed hence for the upper Counties, with three horses and a waggon loaded with brandy, intended fur sale; and took with him as an assistant, Jessa Mandly, a free lad of color, snare made, 17 or 18 years old, curly hair, sharp forehead and fierce looking eyes ; his clothes I am unable to describe. Wiggins has but lately returned, without the bov, and says that he was killed by tiie tongue of the waggon. There are strong circumstances to in duce a belief, that he has been sold for a slave ; indeed, I entertain not the smallest doubt of it. He who will behold a fellow-citizen deprived of liis liberty, without giving aid to rescue him, is unworthy the enjoyment of it himself. It is therefore, that I ofi’er a reward of me hundred dollars for such information as will enable me to punish the guilty \\ iggins, and relieve the innocent aud suffering Mandly. JOS. F. DICKINSON. Winton, Hertford county, N. C. April 5, 181 8 BOOKS, MAPS k GLOBES. T HE subscriber respectfully informs the citi zens of Putnam and Jasper, that he has just received a neat and. extensive collection of BOOKS in every department of English litera ture—also, Arrow Smith’s, Lewis, and Melish’s MAPS, the whole neatly canvassed, colored, varnished and mounted on rollers—Also, English and American 9,12, 13, and 18 inch GLOBES, with a lew neat cases of Pocket Instruments.— He will attend and offer the above mental feast in Eatonton on the first Saturday in May, and in Monticello on the second Saturday. It may sharpen the appetites of some to know, that every article—every dish, may be procured at the N. York ajid Philadelphia prices. Fifteen percent deduction to him whose strong stomach shall bear away 8200 worth. p. l. jackson. April 10. N! INE months after date application will 6® made to the honorable the Inferior Court of Putnam county,sitting for ordinary purposes for leave to sell part of the real estate of Levi Jor- dain, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. ISHAM BROOKS* guardian. Japuary 20,1818,