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POETICAL. FUK TUK MlLLKDH LVILLK IWFLECTOM. RETIREMENT. IlOW sweet is retirement when blest with a friend, To whom our minds we can freely unbend ; For there we can rove unmolested and free, And nurture content the true source of g’lee. The heart that’s to rural enjoyment resign’d, With passions alike, and congenial mind, Wdl there find a fountain that never can fail, Of charms that in nature alone do prevail. It “•note from the tumult, the hustle and care, That always in public routines do appear; In peace we can pass each day and each night, And rest on the pillow of rural delight. In public careers there’s pride and disdain. And sullen ambition, with all her rude train ; There’s envy and malice, twin sisters of wrath. That always unite to make gloomy the path ; Which together compose, and truly pourtray, A perfect whirlpool of care and dismay. But how happy arc they who in progress of time, In retirement enjoy the sweets of the clime ; Whose cares are restricted, and seldom extend Beyond their domain or the hopes of a friend : lly the charm of sweet converse they easily wield The cloud of dismay that ambition might yield. *Tis there they enjoy those transports div.ne, Bequeath’d to the hearts that on hope do recline; The blessings of nature unalloy'd they share, And smile at the storm that fills many with care. Then give me retirement, the pride of my soul, Let ambition, nor envy, nor malice control; And give me the friend who will constant remain, While the light of the tnn gilds my chosen domain Then I’ll smile at the varied transactions of life. And still be compos’d though misfortunes are rite : I’ll nurture this sentiment, sweet pearl of worth, That all things are perishing baubles on earth; So thus in retirement I’ll rest with my friend, To whom all my thoughts 1 can freely unbend. ARIOSTO. Putnam county, August 3, 1813. ♦licm to make, would at least constitute tkem good economists, whicll is an acquirement, that may be esteemed next, if not equal to industry : and show me a youth of 15 or 16, who possesses that share of economy and prudence necessary to manage the cares of a family, and I will shew you n prodigy in na ture.—But, again, if the judgment is de fective, it follows that every thing dependent on it, is in the same situation ; therefore the habits and taste suffer in the same ratio, with the defect of judgment—Hence it follows, that if the judgment be defective, and if the means be totally, or partially excluded, that in their operation would tend to mature it; that the. manners and address will never be as prepossessing, nor the taste so refined as in opposite circumstances—For it is generally if not always the case, that persons of both sexes, as soon as they wed, whatever their ages may be, conceive themselves qualified to be their own dictators ; and thus as free agents resolve to pursue the suggestions of their own minds. Whilst their judgment as before observed, being defective at this early period, they too often assume habits that arc sordid and irregular, which being accustomed to in their early days, they more or less pursue throughout their live's. Se condly.—.-Early marriages have a tendency to the public detriment; for we observe that after marriage the opportunities for the ac quirement of literature and science are eith er entirely cutoff, or considerably abridged. Therefore, the chance of becoming useful to mankind, and of making beneficial members in society, is in the same proportion lessen ed ; for I will venture to affirm that not more than one out of an hundred, who marry be fore they have acquired a good education, Mr. Hines,—I have for some time past been J il Pl’ly themselves to obtain it afterwards, highly gratified in the perusal of your sheets, j Hence it follows that not only the judgment, to see the genius of our state so often and habits and taste of the individual suffer in so pertinently exerted. I have not only been I the wreck, but oh ! the moral faculty loses pleased with the diversity of matter which I those sublime touches thaterudition can alone your paper has reflected, but I have also rc-j bestow; lor although the moral faculty, e- ceived additional delight from the idea, that; vcl > •" the most simple state of our nature, behind every original essay, there is a friend ! 'hies exist, yet we cannot view the beauties concealed, determined to aid you in your lau- j excellencies attached to it, nor trace the dable undertaking. With these impressions, | sublimity ol its nature without the refinc- I have often marked the columns of the Reflec- mo-nt oi education. Therefore, as early tor,—but among all the subjects which 1 marriages have been and will continue to MISCELLANY. FOR THE .MILLEDGF.VILLI. REFLECTOR. have there found treated, I do not recollect that 1 have seen even a hint with regard to the proper period for alliances of a matrimo nial nature ;—and this is a subject, which, to me, appears to he of the utmost importance, therefore 1 hope 1 shall not be thought ca- jp’icious by reason of what 1 may advance upon this occasion, for 1 know there are ma ny good and wise men who differ from me on this point: however, as we are all free agents, and at liberty to declare our innocent views to the world, I confess that I am strongly inclined to think that early mar riages are becoming too frequent among us. In support of this proposition, 1 shall men tion the two following specific evidences, and others that may occur to me during my re flection upon the subject. First.—Too ear ly connexions, of a matrimonial nature, op erate against the acquisition of knowledge, the forming of correct habits, and the re finement of taste among our youth. Every candid mind, while revolving this subject, must feel a conviction that too early marriag es prove a bar to the happy progress of lite rature;'for let us behold the youth whose mind has just began to expand beyond its na tive simplicity, who has but just laid the foun dation upon which the superstructure, of wis dom might lie reared, and who has hid fair to become conspicuous among the stars of science—I say, behold him blinded by youth ful passion, led estray by the chimeras of imagination, quietly yielding to the fore bodings of desire, and resign his literary pursuits to the altar of love ; tl>en let us in-, quire whether early marriages under circum stances like these, tend to individual and public detriment or nut; the judgment, and of course the habits and taste of this youth, arc certainly in a state of imperfection. 1-tis judgment remains imperfect, because bis ^iind has not acquired its natural vigor ; nei ther has he accquircd that degree of erudi tion, which will enable him, by comparison and inference to correct those errors of judg ment'which are always to be found in youth, at the period of which we speak ; and I may further add, that his judgment can never ar rive at that degree of perfection, which it would have done, had lie pursued the. ardu ous but happy course which he began, lie- . cause, as above hinted, science and litera ture are the most essential aids in forming correct ideas of things. Then we must ad mit that if the judgment is thus far imper fect, that the youtli in whom this imperfec tion exists,so far from being a fit subject for matrimony, ought rather to seek some I*id eng place remote from every tempting object, thereto fix his gaze upon the page of instruc tion, until the gulden impression should aland engraven upon his mind. But it ma\ be said that there are many of the poorer class who never can have the benefit of edu cation to qualify them as above stated. To this I would reply that although there are many devoid of the iq^ans to acquire that portion of learning at School, that would fit them for lugher.pursuits, yet all have an op portunity of profiting by experience, which together with their necessities, andtheobscr- prove unfriendly to the advancement of litc rature and science, as well as for the reasons above stated, 1 am, sir, truly of opinion, that twenty-five for men, and twenty fur wo men to marry, is in all conscience soon en ough ! AMADIS. Putnam county, .July, 1818. REFLECTIONS. “ The ambition of men is generally pro portioned to their capacity. Providence rare ly sends any one into the world with an in clination to attempt things, who have not likewise abilities to perforin them. The shortest expression, supposing equal perspicuity and elegance, is best. The rays if sense, like those of the sun, acquire force by diverging, and act inure vigorously in a narrow compass. A good story can never be too short, no ing Arab; on the other, the pitiless Savage. There arc the frozen children of the Pole, here the sable tribes of Afric ; and yonder, the long disinherited Jew steals silently to his Messiah, weeping as he goes. Hark ! the din of arms and the tumult of battles cease ; discord and war retreat back to hell; and again that hymn of angels is heard be low, glory to God in the highest! on earth peace, good will towards men ! The re deemed of the Lord raise their responsive song, “ now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our Lord and the power of his Christ ? Brethren, Mis no illusion ; Mis the sober certainty, of truth divine.— The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this. And now, my dear brethren, shall not the first sentiment of our heart he a senti ment of gratitude for the grace, of God ma nifested to us ? Let it never be forgotten, that we, in our ancestors, were among the perishing outcasts. Yet to us hath the word of salvation been sent. Without the gospel of Jesus, wc should this day, have been burning incense unto idols.—Wiiliout the gospel of Jesus, we should have been stran gers to that blessed hope, which gives to life its best relish, and takes from death its terrors and its sting. O Christian, Christian ! remember, that if thou hast escaped the wrath to come, and art made “ an heir with God and a fellow heir with Christ;” it is to the praise of sovereign merry. Thy father was an Amorite, and thy mother a Ilittite, and thou mightest have been left, with the Amorites and Hittitcs, to die in thine ini quity. Yet thou livest unto God, livest for glory, and shaft never come into condemna tion, and never taste of the second death ! Thrice blessed gospel, which hath brought life and immortality to light' Thrice glori ous grace, whi«h hath constrained any of us to receive the truth in the love thereof! and thrice condescending Saviour, who hath washed us in his own blood and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father !” • “ Religion is the most important of all things, the great point of discrimination that divides the man from the brute. It is our special prerogative, that wc can converse with that which we cannot see, and believe in that, the existence of which is reported to us by none of our senses. Such is the ab stract and exalted nature of man. This it is that constitutes us intellectual, and truly entitles us to the denomination of reasonable beings. All that passes before the senses of the body, is a scenic exhibition ; and he that is busied about these fantastic appearances, ‘ walketh in a vain show, and ilisquieteth himself in vain.’ Invisible tilings are the only realities ; invisible tilings aionc arc the tilings that shall remain.” WHOLES ATE GROCERY r|WIE subscriber lias in Store and ■ JL 22 hlids. Sugar, first quality, 32 do N "S' Rum, 7 do. Jamaica do. (old) 1 do. WhisU. bills, do. 100 bugs Collee, 13 qr. casks Mq Wine, 1 pipe 5 years old Lisbdn do. 1 do p,?],* 4 qr. casks L. P. Teneriff do. 20 boxes o ' Claret do. 13 half bids. Fly market MeSs lilf 27 bills C n. (excellent quality, and 10 per over proof,) 4 pi|ics Co; Mackerel, 5 do. Salmon «'»ac Brandy, 10 m. , H half hbls Crack.' 10 boxes Soap, 5 dried Figs, 20 bills. Loaf J Lump Sugar, 3 kegs Virginia old Tobacco,50Dt mijohris, 30 boxes Raisins, 10 do. London Mus tard, 23 do. Shaving Soap, 5 bbls. Heriin-s 5 kegs Split l’eese, 5 do Barley, 20 Surv Porter —boxes Prunes, 3<i boxes bottled Ale, Sbaosrjw Ginger,6 do. Almonds, 49 boxes mould Caiidle* 15 bags Pepper, 89 crates C rockery ware, 9 j niec«J Cotton Bagging, negro Plains, Carpeting, Ike {«, together with a variety of other articles in tl« Grocery line. This establishment is intended, principally, to supply merchants in the country at wholesale prices ; and will be constantly sip! plied, with such articles as belong to this line rf business. Merchants are invited to call anj see—Those who want Groceries, will find niac L advantage in purchasing in Milledgeville, « such articles may he sold here cheaper than ca« be waggoned from Angusta or Savannah. wm. iiowry, August I, A PROCLAMATION, Ity His Excellency William Kabul), Governor, and Com mander m Chief of die Army and Navy oi this Suite, and of the Militia thereof:— HERE AS, Captain Obed Wright, late of the Georgia iimitia, was on the 29th day of May last, arrested auu confined by theexecu- _ , , . . ... , • , G.ve authority of this fetate, fora violation of or- can a stnk.ng sentiment he clothed in too , J ° -- . .. tiers, in the commission of an outrage on the friendly Indians of the Chehaw village, in order that the determination ot the 1 resident oi the few words. We love to see the whole of the building at one view, not to be tired with llie length of a naked portico, from apart ment to apartment, or led through the gar dens to be brought into the hack door of a parlour, after we had forgot the figure of the saloon. Intell ctual acquirements are only valua ble as they promote and recommend religion, virtue, and amiable manners : and in compe tition with pure and benevolent affection, knowledge is but conspicuous dishonor. The man possessed of fortitude and con stancy of mind is prepared for every event, armed in all fortunes, foreseeing without fear, enjoying without satiety, and suffering w ith out impatience. Truth is of more value than popularity ; integrity than preferment; and everlasting recompense, than the comforts of this life, usually transient and unsubstantial.” RELIGIOUS. “ The religion of the gospel is worthy of its author. Its object is the glory of God, and the happiness of man. The benefits de rived from it by civilized man are incalcnla bly great. But, especially among our hea then brethren, lias its power been displayed, airl its influence most happily experienced. Their condition lias already been ameliorat ed, and their minds, long darkened by sin, have been illuminated by the light of divine truth. The writer of the following extract felt the importance of the subject, and, in a manner peculiar to himself, describes its be nign influence, and the rising glories of the Saviour's kingdom.’’ “ And now, brethren, let us ascend the hill of God ; ami aided by the torch of the skies, let us look through the surrounding gloom, to the glories that lie beyond. Sec ! an “ an gel flies through the midst of heaven having the everlasting gospel to preach to every na tion and kindred, and tongue, ami people.” The standard of Hluloh is reared ; iiis ban ner waves on high ; the great trumpet is blown; the nations hear and gather unto Him. From the east, from the west, from United States with regard to the manner in which iic should be tried for said offence si ould be known : And wiiereas 1 have received informa tion, that tlie said Obed Wright Uid on the night of the 27th inst. brake his said arrest, and ab scond from the place of his confinement, and prouably from this state : 1 have therefore thought proper to issue this proclamation, hereby offering a reward of five hundred dollars, to any person or persons, who may apprehend the said Obed Wright, and deliver him into tiie custody of the Deputy Marshal ol tire United States, for the district of Oeorgia, residing at Milledgeville. And 1 do moreover, hereby require and com nand, all olficeis, civil and military, to be vigilant anti attentive, in endeavoring to apprehend and se cure the aforesaid Obed Wright,if to be found within this state ; and to give all aid and assis tance in then- power, to any person or persons, who may apprehend him for confinement, in or der that he may be brought to trial for the crime of wluch lie is charged. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at the State House in Milledgeville, this thirtieth day of July, in the year ot our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and of the Independence ol the United States of America the forty-th®. WM. It All UN By the Governor. ab. Hammond, Secretary of State. V. F. JAILLET At CO. H AVE just received and now offer for alt Superfine Blue, Black, Green and Mitrf CLOTHS; Superfine Blue, Drab,Grer Yin. nia and Cotton CASSIMERES ; fancy'Silu. Cambrics, Lenoes, Linncn, ditto Diaper, ditto ditto 8-4 Table Cloths, Cotton Towel?. Stem loom Maddapolam and Cotton Shirting, Rod* zett, Chambray, Furniture and common Calicos ditto ditto Dimities, Ladies’elegant White and Black Silk Hose, G.entlemen’s ditto ditto full and half ditto ; Brown Holland, Cotton ll«i ging, elegant half Boots, Morocco and Seal Am Shoes and Pumps, Ladies’ walking Shoes, ditto Monroe Ties, ditto Perry Laces, Colored and Black Morocco and Leather Slippers, Misses Morocco Roan and Leather Slippers, Boys’Lu. tlier and Seal skin Shoes. PATENT MEDICINES. Among which are Opodeldoc, Bateman's Dropt, Medicamentum, British, Castor, and Harltl Oil, Essence Peppermint,ditto Lemon and Lt. vendor, Paregoric, Jalap and Calomel, Birh, Glauber Salts, Magnesia, Salt I’etre, Nutmtp and Cinnamon. Crockery, Hardware and Cutlery.—Tojete with a general and excellent supply of GROCERIES. Among which are Brown Sugar, Lump ditto, M> fee, Chocolate, Tea, J. and N. K. Rum, Cognin and Apple Brandy. Rye Whiskey, N. Gin,Lw don Particular Tenerifte, Long Cork Clixj Malaga Wine, Cordials, &c. July 28. removal. MIE Subscriber has removed his Store blit house formerly occupied by Messrs. Redding, adjoining J. & W. Lucas, where bed' fers lor sale a quantity of DRY GOODSottvt- ry accommodating terms for Cash or approved paper. Walter Jones. The POST OFFICE is also removed to tie back Room of the same house. BILLY WOOD LIEF, liarhcr, 'WW7TTH ecstatic delight, now offers his f(t- ▼ T vices to the public, in all brandies oflil profession; such as shaving, hair dressing, whit ker making, powdering, curling, twisting, grill ing. &c. &c. From his long experience in tie business, and the unasked for applause of his for mer customers in Virginia, he flatters himself with succeeding in this place, (so much famedfe its liberality) as well as anv brother chip. P. S. He may he found on Greenestiect.il the house lately occupied by Capt. Foot, at til sign of the pole. NO TICE. A LI. persons are hereby cautioned against xjL purchasing a joint note of hand, made? the subscriber and Seaton Grautland, in favor* Jesse Sanford, due the 1st of Mav last, ss** money has been repeatedly tendered for the aW note and refused by Sanford—it is probable** will endeavor to trade it as a note drawing rest. A. HANSCOM- Milledgeville, July 28, 1818. the north, from the south, they press into the ’rations which their riper years might enabled kingdom On the one hand, is the plunder- LOST, O N the 25th ult. near the Caney Head, in Jones county, a Red Morocco Pocket Book, containing eight dollars in different bills, (banks not recollected) and a Note, given to the subscri ber, by John Baker, for one hundred dollars, da ted on tlie 16th of May 1818, and made payable some time the ensuing fall, and a few other pa pers of small value. A liberal reward will be given, for tlie delivery of said Pocket Book and its contents. I hereby forwarn said Baker, from, paying said note, to any person but myself, and any person from trading tlie same. BEKJ. >V. 11UXJ.OCK. Jones county, August 1. LOST OR MISLAID, 4 NOTE of hand, given by Abner Locke, for t\ sixty-two dollars and fifty cents, payable to William Adkins, or bearer.—I therefore caution all persons from trading for said note. BLIA8 HAIilUS. July 29, 1818 ' CAUTION. L I.L persons are hereby cautioned ngsW / V trading for a note of hand, signed Alyali Dennis and the subscriber, for the SBm ^ eight hundred dollars ; likewise a note of la 1 ™ for one hundred dollars signed by th* st!bscri*> cf » both in favor of A. fk J. Kerr, dated the50mM April, 1318, the former payable on the 25oi* December next, the latter on demand whi'.lisl* two notes will not he paid as they were fracdi- lently obtained, which wifi clearly 'nopear fa* tlie following affidavit. R(J'\ E HARM 5, GEORGIA, PUTNAM COUNTY- , P ERSONALLY appeared before me H Ts. Coniter of Richmond countv. Ge* ami being duly Sworn, depc,seth ami saytth the above ne.med two notes are fraud td en they were obtained on an account, a part of v was d- ue t 0 himself alone, for wares and men ‘*ize sold by himself to said Harris which the Harris has settled with the said Coulterh And furthermore the said Coulter deposetn sayeth, that the said A. & J. Kerr nor anv' person or persons ever were authorised * r powered to settle or collect said nccounP- HENRY N. COULTB Sworn and subscribed before me, 16th of J 1818. JOEL HURT, J. rUBlISII*D WEEKLY, BI J. B. HINES, TIlltEF ROT.IARS PER YEAR, IN ADViSf**