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DOMESTIC.
am 1—For ten days past we hav
pearancc and hostile attitude c.
had'lor some time been colleci-
rtics, in the neighborhood of tin
lack Warrior, where not mon
ks past they killed three white
negro woman. It having been as-
le officer commanding the military
ntv, that serious apprehensions
ed lor the safety of the citizens,
collected a small force, and pur-
ns (who had first assembled within
the town called t uskaloosa) and
them about ten miles below the
est of the river, where they had
r a swamp, and on approaching
y, which- was returned by the In-
ding themselves overpowered by
ty of numbers, retreated with the
i'tc men killed and one wounded,
ty Indian ; the Indians also fled,
n their part, as was supposed, of
lied or wounded. It is supposed
hundred Indians, men, women
ravelling towards the Mississippi;
the part of the whites were not
y strong. It is said there are a
jians aboie, on the Black Warrior,
Cahabs, who do much mischief
r hostile. The inhabitants are in
'tion, leaving their farms and col
ies, in order to defend themselves.
I that, when our informant left
sufficient force had collected to
ture the whole body of Indians
oubt was entertained, that if they
;telv fled, the expedition about to
'.suit in the destruction of the
. Stephens Halcyon, Sept. 26.
explore the .Missouri.— We are
good authority, that government
to send an expedition, under the
Long, of the corps of engi
ne the head waters of the .Missouri,
y scientific characters; so that a
information necessary to form a
e of this interesting river may be
c expedition, we hear, is to depart
, where a steam-boat is preparing
e, which, it is thought, will consid-
te the business, it is said that
is well qualified for the com-
ingtun City Gazette.
linois.—The convention assembled
constitution and state government
of Illinois, having completed the
’hich it met, has dissolved itself by
ithout day.
ing are some of the leading provr-
new constitution, which we copy
-askia Intelligencer:
lor is to be elected quadrennially,
I'UhsDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 13.
ELEC I'KIN RETURNS FOIt I HE LEGIS^A t UKE
Putnam, William E. Adams, Senate ; Henry
Branham, Irby Hudson, Benjamin Williams,and-
Kli S. Shorter, Representatives. .
Hancock, Eppes Brown, S.—John Abercrom
bie, Ed. B. Brooking and Isaac Birdsong, It.
Morgan, Wm. Gill, S.—Lewis Bandy, Hiram
Russaw, Charles Matthews and Nath’l Allen, It.
IPilkes, Matthew Talbot, S.—’! * . Wooten,
Thomas Wingfield, Major Henderson and John
son Wellborn, It.
Jasper, Jarre! Beasly, S.—John Martin, John
Rivers, Asa Ragan and John Robinson, It.
Richmond, V. Walker, S.—Geo. Walton, A.
Rhodes, sen. and II. M’Tyre, R.
Chatham, Alfred Cuthbert, S.—F. S. Fell, M.
Sheftall and Edward F. Tattnall, It.
Greene, Oliver Porter, S.—Thomas I. Moore,
Thomas Stocks and Robert Rea, It.
Jones, John S. Zachary, S.—John Bayne, Ab
ner Wimberly, Hardy Herbert and T. White, It.
Laurens, David Blackshear, S.—Lunceford C.
Pitts, R. [The two other candidates received
an equal number of votes.J
Liberty, John Stephens, S.—John E. Fi-ases
and Daniel M. Stuart, It.
M’lntosli, Allen B. Powell, S —James Spald
ing mid William It. M'lntosli, It.
Montgomery, Nathaniel R. Mitchell, S.—Da
vid Chambers, It.
Striven, James Blackmon, S.—Roger M’Kin-
nie and Thomas Golding, It.
Washington, Thomas B. Rutherford, S.—John
Moore, Thomas Pace and Joab Pinson, It.
Warren, Elisha Hurt, S.—Edwin Baker, Jack
S. Davenport and John Lewis, it.
Wilkinson, John Hatcher, S.—John T. Fai
child and Joseph Ross, It.
Clarke, Tlio. Mitchell, S.—White Rosscter,
Burton, ami Parker, It.
Madison, Samuel Groves, S.—James Ware
and Nathaniel Williford, It.
Ugletlwrpe, Geo. Hudspeth, R.—John Town
send, Burwell Pope and Gilmore, It.
llructn, John Vanbrackle, S.—Thomas H. Har
den, It.
Bullock, Samuel Lockhart, S.—John Burnett, It.
JiJJinghnm, Jesse Scruggs, S.—Harman El
kins, K.
The mystery unveiled.—Not long since, a con
siderable stir was mude about the non-arrival of
H
OHEXSIIAW A: HARROW,
AVE received a large supply of Cloths,
Blankets, Bomhazcttes, Bombazines, Blank
Books, Rifles, Patent and Plain Fowling Pieces,
Swords, Epaulettes, Sashes, Military Hats and
Spurs, Candlesticks, Coffee Urns, Silver
and Plated Tea and Coffee Setts, Cut Class, Can
dle Shades, Cut Glass, assorted. Canton and Nan
kin Crapes, Superfine Hats, Boots, Shoes, Calf
skins, Skirting Leather, Sole Leather, Saddles,
Saddle Bags, Ladies’ Saddles, Best Patent Lever
and Plain Watches, Jewelry, Piano Futtes,Clari-
onetts, Violins, Flutes and a complete assortment
of Other seasonable Goods, which they will sell at
w ho'esale or retail on reasonable terms.
Milledgeville, October 12.
John II. Eaton, esq. is appointed by the gov
ernor of Tennessee to the senate of the United
States, vice George W. Campbell appointed min
ister to Russia.
Damages were lately recovered at a court in
Newark, Ncw-Jersey, by col. Ogden, of Thomas
Gibbons, late of this State, for publishing an *• in
famous libel,” to the amount of 8 5000.
It is reported that an attempt has been made
to assassinate young Napoleon. His chamber
was entered by ruffians, who aimed a poignard at
hiS breast, which ouly wounded him in the arm.
Dr. Robert Hare, late professor of chemistry
and natural philosophy in the college of Wil
liam and Mary, in Virginia, was, on the 1st in
stant, elected professor of chemistry in the
University of Pennsylvania, in the place of Dr.
Coxe, lately appointed professor of Mateira
Mcdica.
A great riot is said to have taken place among'
the workmen on the great northern canal, nearl . ... „ ,
White-hall, New-York. Many broken legs and ?«>«, Hats, best quality, Gentlemen’s and Ladies
result. The Green- Coarse aml tine l5lloes and S!,oetees * Morocco
T
NEW GOODS.
HE subscriber has just received, in addition
_ to his former supplv, a large quantity ot
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, among which
are Superfine Cloths, Casimeres, Coarse Cloths,
for negroes’ wear, Bombazettes of various colors,
Flannels, Rose, Duffle and Point Blankets, Lin-
fractured skulls were the result, me ureen
mountain hoys and the Irish laborers, could not
agree.—»V. 11. Sentinel.
Religious Intelligence.—The number of stu
dents connected with the theological school at
Princeton, N. J. during the last winter session,
was 55 ; since the last annual report, 14 have
been licensed to preach.
The Baptist connection in the United States
is in a flourishing state, the number baptized the
preceding year is 12,270.—The Methodist
missionary societies have 89 missionaries on for
eign stations,and in the West Indies alone they
have 18,938 members of their communion
~ ^ dTedT^ 7
Near Monticello, in August last, Mrs. Mary
Brewer, aged 100 years. In Columbia coun-
Bootees, Wellington Boots, a great variety of
Children's Shoes and Bootees, .all which makes
his assortment very general. It will be well
worth customer’s attention to call and judge for
themselves. He also has a Store Room to rent,
in the north end of his tenement, by the year or
month, and possession given, if immediate appli
cation is made.
JAMES FLEMING.
Milledgeville, October 12. . 3t
Baldwin Superior Court—September Term 1818.
Present the Honorable John M. Dooly.
r*NHE Grand Jury of the county of Baldwin
I are gratified to state, that they have nii pre
sentments to make. The committee appointed
by the last Grand Jury, to examine the state of
the county funds, having failed to do so, they re-
nrewer, ageu ivu years. in i/oiumota coun- ,i,_
, i J ,, i .. commend to your Honor, the appointment ot tile
ty, a short time since, Mr. Charles Shaw. At _ •’ w-n * „ u,.*i,„..r,.,.,i
.. .. ,,, . tol owing gent cmen: viz. vV ilhams Kutneitord,
Greensburgh. P. on the 18th ult. Mrs. St. Clair, . » °r., , , c , ,,, , vv;ii.„...
j. „ „ o, ... • ’ Francis Smith, Joseph Stovall, Charles William-
relictot tne late general St.Clair. In Phila-I .> *. . ’
iii- ,y. .. i i son and »V illiain Gngg, to examine the state ot
delphia, on the 22d ult. James Milligan, esquire. ®. . f , 9 s ’ .,
1 I ,■ .1 . °i-it - the countv funds, and report to the next Grand
comntru ler-general ol the treasury ol U. 8. pre- V .ri r. . . . , .
1 . “ - .. ... ' Jurv. The Grand Jury cannot take leave ol his
vious to the adoption ol the present constitution. „ * , i ix i -.i * • . , •
1 J ) Honor Judge Dooly without expressing the high
sense they entertain of the ability with which he
has presided, and recommend that the above be
published in the Milledgeville papers.
Xacliariah Lamar, Foreman.
Charles Williamson, Isaac Bower,
II'itHams Rutherford, Joseph Stovall,
THEATRICAL.
Will be performed, on Friday evening next,
IN TUG 1.0X l. ROOM, AT THE UNION HOTEL,
HT TUE THKSI'IAN SOCIETY,
“ THE BLIND BARGAIN,”
A Comedy in five acts.
To which will be added, by particular request,
the Farce of
44 The Lying Valet.”
Tuesday, OctobeV 13.
WALTER JONES,
M the Post-UJJice,
« AVING just received his full and entire sup-
11 ply of FALL AND WINTER GuODS,
l general Jackson's dispatches at Washington city, J* i. P'y FALL AND WINTER GuODS,
until an annual salary ot gi v i ng an account of his Indian campaign, tiie otters them lor sale on the most accommodating
capture of Pensacola, and the trial ot Arbuthnot
, i . . , i . .• and Ambristie, all of which were nut into the
dges, elected by a joint ballot o post . ollic e at Fort Hawkins,directed to the sec-
ol the general assemby, to bold 1^ at wttl ,_ At this office the dispatches were
ntd 1834, and therealtci duung i, na i| e j an j ;t seems arrived at Washington in
j due time; but owing to some blundering person
I in the post-office at Washington, they were sent
court is to be established, ennsist-
Tliis provision is to enable the |
itself of any accession of talenlsl
receive, prior to the period, in fur* 1the land, instead of the war-office, and there
rnent judiciary. The judges re-
ual salary of R1000 ; they- form a I
governor, and have an equal voice}
of all bills with the governor,
assembly is composed of a sen- j
f representatives. The senators j
the people quadrennially. They
rs of age, and have resided one
ntry previous to their election,
of the house of representatives
nnially, and must be -21 years of
eral assembly is to sit biennially,
inlay in December. A lieutenant
be elected quadrennially, having
■fications that the governor is re-
ess. Is speaker of the senate, and
the government in case of a vacan-
7 of governor, until another is e-
lified.
and coroners of the sccral coun-
bicnnially. The first election is
n the third Thursday in Septem-
persons over the age of 21 rcsid-
at tin-adoption of the constitil-
vention, arc entitled to vote at
n and at subsequent elections, six
nee in the state is necessary
government is to be at Kaskaskia,
n this manner : the next legisla-
on the general government for
fight of pre-emption, for not more
laced on the shell lor future consideration. Af
ter remaining there two or three months, and a
great noise made about them, they were discov
ered by the persons who transact the business of
the land ollice. We have taken notice of this af
fair, because we were applied to and named in se
veral letters from the general post-office and war-
otlice, to gentlemen m Milledgeville and Savan
nah. We were applied to in consequence of
having mentioned that vve had seen the docu
ments alluded to ; and their non-arrival induced
the conjecture that they bad been taken from the
ollice into winch ttiey were put. A demand of
terms, lor cash, produce, or good paper, consist
ing of the following articles : viz. super. Super
fine Blue, Biack, Brown and Bronze Green
Cloths; do. Casimeres; 2d quality Blue, black,
Uiuy and Bronze Green Cloths and Casimeres ;
Coarse Blue, Black, Brown, Olive, Gray, Drab
and Green Cloths ; do. Casimeres ; Salisbury
Flannels, Red, White, Yellow and Green do.
Green Baize, Blue Brock Cloth, Bombazettes and
Bombazines, Irish Linens and Diapers, Russia
do. German Sheetings, Russia Duck, Doulas Cot
ton Checks, Welch and common White I’lanes,
Rose, l’oint and Duffle Blankets, Stcem Loom and
Cotton Shirtings, Coarse and Fine llumhums,
Silk and Call V elvets, Striped and Plain White
Jeanes, Cossa Cord, Vestings, Dimities,Furniture
do. Striped .lackonet Muslins, do. Robes, Canton
and Italian Crapes, Plaids and Striped Northern
Homespun, Silk, Cotton, Casimere and Negro
Shawls, Bandanna, Cotton and Silk Haudker-
chiets, Curtail! au-1 Dress Calicoes, Laces, Rib
Samuel Buffington, tVitliam D. Jurratt,
James Boykin, Francis Jeter,
Marlow L. Prior, James C. Hawkins,
Thomas Clowers, John Myles,
John Pride, Thomas Ford,
lit ties Holt, William Grigg,
Francis Smith.
A true copy taken from the minutes.
T. H. KENAN, C. S. C.
11
OR. CHRISTOPHER IlORSON,
ESPECTFVLLY informs the citizens of
course, was made of us how we obtained them, bons, Black and White Silk Veils and Shawls,
The gentleman who furnished us with a co- Silk, Cotton and Worsted flosery, Leno Muslins,
py of the trial, committed no military offence. W orsled Binding, Bed-ticking, Brown Holland
lie made a transcript of the proceedings merely I and Platillas, Gentlemen’s Fine Hats, Romm and
fur his own satisfaction : and when he put us in I Castor do. Morocco Caps, Ladies’ »nd Gentle-
possession of them he particularly enjoined on us men’s Boots, do Shoes and Slippers, Coarse do.
not to publish them, as he wished the publication F * ' ' 11 1 ' ’ ' 01 L
F
to come first from Washington.—Sav. Itep.
A letter from Fort Gadsden, dated the 31st of
August, cays’* the hostile Indians ate in a state
ol starvation ; the warriors are raising the corn
which was buried in the ground, and which of
course was not destroyed by our troops, and seem
determined to recommence the war in the fall.
The wife and family of the prophet Francis are
among the prisoners: two of his daughters are
t.M ...c-cmm.u,,, „uc..,»,c 4 very, iiitoresting young ladies, and speak very
than one section of land east n°od English, as in fact the whole family do ex-
ciple meri(li<in,on the waters of
iver, which will he north of I lie
that have been made. If Con-
e the grant, then commissioners
nted by the legislature to make the
such grant. And, if the grant
legislature may then fix it where
of slavery is settled ; the slaves
French are secured as they were
gc of government.- The legal and
lures of negroes brought into the
o this peiiodarc made good—theii
ree, females at 18, males at the age
tract hereafter entered into be
nd a white person, in the nature
, is to be valid for a longer period
The introduction of negroes in-
rvf is tolerated until 1825.
ion of the general assembly is to
skia, on tlio first Monday in Oc-
Wadsworth, captain of the U.
ependence, is appointed to the
United States corvette John
York.
cept the mother. The eldest, when lifer father
went on board the Thomas Shields, shortly after
wards followed, supposing her to be a British ves
sel. Before she got along side, however,
she discovered the deception,.pushed off and ef
fected her escape. The youngest and most beau
tiful is caressed by all the officers for having sav
ed the life of a Georgia malitia man, whom her
countrymen had taken prisoner and were about
to put to death, when this modern Pocahontas,
finding entreaties vain, declared her determina
tion to save his life or perish with him : she vvas
successful, and the man was preserved.”
Launch.—The Georgia steam boat company’i
new steam boat Altamalia, will be launched from
the ship yard of Messrs. Pritcliard and K.nox to
morrow morning, at half past nine o’clock.
Charleston paper, 2d inst.
The United States schooner Firebrand, cap
tain Cunningham, has arrived at the Havana,
to demand the release of the American prisoners
at that place. The national honor would be com-
promitted if one citizen of this country even,
was suffered to languish in the dungeons of an
JVirice or Potentate on earth.— Times
owling Pieces, single and double barrel, Starch,
Copperas, Cut Nails, &c. &c. together with a
number of useful articles.
The subscriber will barter Goods for two or
three thousand yards of Homespun, black or blue
stripes, thick wove, 7-8 yard wide, fur which he
will allow 33 1-3 cents per yard.
Milledgeville, October 12. St
NENV STORE.
’’I'MIE subscriber having taken the stand onJ.be
JL north west corner of the Public Square, op
posite the Post-Office, respectfully informs the
public, that lie has just received from New-York
a handsome assortment of readymade Clothing
made in the neatest style, and of the latest fash
ion ; also a good assortment of the finest quality,
Cloths and Casimeres, together with a general
assortment of DRY GOODS and Fine Cutlery,
w hich will be disposed of on accommodating terms.
sam’l good all.
Milledgeville, October 12.
Jasper countv, that he has recommenced the
practice of medicine, ill the town of Monticello,
and any call within the line of his profession will
be promptly attended to. He will occupy the
shop formerly in the occupancy of Dr. R. C.
Shorter. Monticello, Oct. 1
FOR SALE]
7 SMI AT valuable tract of land, containing five
I hundred acres, on which the subscriber re
sides, adjoining Griggs, Harvey, and others, on
Cedar creek. There is, on the premises, an ele
gant two story brick dwelling house, a good kitch
en, gin house, and other necesssry buildings, to
gether with an excellent spring. Any person
wishing to purchase can have particular's by ap
plying to
ANDERSON COMER.
Jones county, October 7. 4t
GEORGIA, JACKSON COUNTY. '
OR sale, the tract of land whereon I live,
containing by a late resurvey 705 1-2 acres,
about 150 acres in cultivation, a good peach or
chard, a small apple orchard, a machine house
large enough for the reception of 200,000 weight
of seed cotton, with a 40 saw machine, which
oes by water. The situation is healthy, being
well watered by a creek and a number of good
springs. The land is generally level, and of a
good quality, and not more than ten acres on the
tract hut what is tenable land. The buildings are
tolerably good for the back country; the dwelling
house is large, with three fire places, the kitchen
good and convenient. The purchaser can be ac
commodated with perhaps one or two hundred
barrels of corn, on the premises, and if sold soon
one or two hundred bushels uf wheat, some stuck
of different kiiuls, viz. sheep, cattle and one hun
dred head of hogs, also some good house furni
ture, among w hich are a Boston made brass clock
cased with mahogany, a secretary, book case, side
board, walnut table, &c.— Possession could be
had shortly. There are few better situations in
the up country.
J. M. C. MONTGOMERY.
September 27.
LOST,
Y ESTERDAY,on the road between this place
and Ford’s mill, a number of Notes of hand,
made payable to the subscriber, amounting to' a-
bout 8 ‘500. A liberal reward will be given to
any person who will deliver the said notes at
this Office.
J. r. COLES.
Milledgeville, Oct. 13.
H
RICHARD MORGAN S. SON,
AVE just received from New-York, a gene
ral assortment of DRY GOODS, Hardware
and Cutlery, which they will dispose of on rea
sonable and accommodating terms, by the quan
tity or piece. They have likewise received an
additional supply of GROCERIES. Oct. 5
M c
NEW BOOK, he STATIONARY STORE.
ORRIS & GINN respectfully inform the
(public that they will receive in a few
weeks an extensive assortment of Books in eve r
ry branch of literature, and Stationary of all
kinds, which they will dispose of liberal
terms at their Store opposite the Post Office.
Country merchants are invited to call.
Milledgeville, Oct. 1°.
JOHN C. HOLCOMBE,
H AVING taken the Ware-House lately occu
pied by Flew el I in fk Dickinson, oilers his
services in the FACTORAGE AND COMMIS
SION LINK. He is having his Store-Houses pet
in complete order for the reception of all kinds
of proauce, merchandize, 8tc. occ. and strict at
tention will be paid to all business entrusted to
his care. Augusta, (Geo.) July 1.
jCT^Subscribcrs to Nicholson’s Encyclopedia
aie requested to v.al 1 at the Post-Office, in Mil-
ledgeville, and receive their copies.