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Fellival of Saint i John the Evangelist. THE Members of LODGE CO LU MB I A are required to meet at the Academy , on Saturday the 2 7th instant, at 10 o’clock, in order to celebrate the Festival of St. John the Evangelift* where the company of all tianfient brethren is requested. The • Lodge will go from thence to church where a sermon suitable to the occa sion will be preached. Dinner will be served up at the house of Brother Wamberfie. By Order of iht Wcrjhitful Maser , T. M‘CALL, Secretary . N. B. By a Resolve of the Grand Lodge, all the Lodges in this (late are requested to appear in mourning at the next Festival, as a testimony of their refpeft to the late Right "Worfhipful Past Grand Matter Hl bert. *** Tickets to be had of Brothers Freeman , Longstreet, Zimmerman , and Fauche . At a Meeting of the Board of Com mijjioners of the sown of Augu- Jia , the 12th December 17b 3. Refolded, THAT the terms of tuition be as follows, viz. commencing from the 12th of October last. For each student of the firft class, in which (hall be taught the learned languages and mathematics) twenty five (hillings sterling per quarter. For the second clals, (which will comprehend the Englifli grammar, writing and arithmetic) twenty (hil lings sterling per quarter. For younger fcoiars not prepared for either of the above branches, twelve (hillings and fix-pence ster ling per quarter. Ordered, That the rates of tuition be published. By Order of the Board, JAMES M. SIMMONS, Clerk. A LIKELY NEGRO BOY To be fold for Tobacco. Inquire of the Printer. r-- . I. ■■■ ■ . ■■ ■' - Georgia, Wilkes County , October Term, 1787. George Cohoon, J ▼s. > Attachment. ) ameck Beckwith, j Ordered, v ,r‘t HAT the defendant do appear and X plead within a year and a day, other wise judgment by default. Extras from the Minutes, HENRY MOUNGER, proC. W. C. Nov. 12, 1788. For Sale, Two LOTS In SPRINGFIELD; Ca(h, produce or merchandize will be received in payment. For particulars enquire of Ama/d Jackson • Dte. 11, 1788. In COUN CI L, D,c. to, ijß«. , TY7HEREAS by a Refolutiun of Congress yy paffcd the 13th day of September last it is resolved, That the firft Wednesday in January next be the day for appointing eletf ors in the several states, which before the said dav lhall have ratified the said Conftiturion ; that the firft Wednesday in February next be the day for the clertors to affemblc in their re«* fpeftive States, and* vote for a Ticfident: And that the firft Wednesday in March next, be the time, and the present feat of Cougrefs the place for commencing proceedings under the said Constitution.” And whereas feverai members of the Legillature convened in Au gusta agreeably to a Pi oclaination for that pur pose, but not being a number fufiicient to commence business; did recommend to the Executive to make known their sentiments refpeding the puurtual meeting of the next Legillature: The Executive therefore recommend it to the Riprcfcmatives ot the uext Gcuci-lAi fembly as aldolutely necelfary to convene on th c frf day ot theu annual meeting, iu. order to point out a mode fur appointing clertors on the firft Wednesday in Jauuaiy. Ordertdy That the fame be ptiblilhcd in the State Gazette. Ext* 4 J from the Minutes. J. MERIWETHER, S. E. C. HOUSE of ASSEMBLY* End ify January 18, 1788. MR. joftph Haberlham from theComtnit tee cn Finance brought in a report, which being amended, was agreed to oy the Houle, and is as followst Your Committee recommend as a check on the Treasurer that the Aims of money and refperttve denominations of claims against the slate teceived iu the Treasury since the firft instant, he made up to this day, and the a motint thereof earned to his debt in the Au ditor’;- books ; that in future the Treasurer be tequired to give a certificate to any person making a payment, which fball be iu the fol lowing w-oret : “ These ate to certify that ** has paid into the Treasury the sum of “ in for which “ you are authorifed to give a Receipt,” Which said receipt fliall l»e valid agairft the ftatc, and the Clerk of the Executiue lhall file the ( erfficate of the Treasurer in his of. fice, and no ke a fair entry in a book to be kept for that purpose, and fliall a!fo exhibit a monthly return of the fame to the Auditor, who is required to debit the Tteafuier with the amount thereof. Extra# from tie Minutes, JAMES M. SIMMONS, C. G. A. AI.L perfonsholding Certificates given by the Treasurer in purfmnee of the above te cited Report, arc required todepofit the fime in my off.ee without delay, in order that fl e intention of the Legillature may be carried fully into effort. J. MERIWETHER, S. E. C. Public Auction. To be fold at Vublic Anflio*. at the Market- house in Augusta. on the JecondTuefduy in Janua ry next, ONE hogfliead old Jamaica Spirits, one ditto of Weft-India Rum ; both have been 18 months in Augusta ; two pair of ele gant looking glasses, 34 by 2-4, and 28 by 1 5 inches J an elegant aftortment of ribbons; do. of laces; do. of callicoes ; fuperfine bro.id cloths; exceeding good black mode; caftile soap, guij powder, See. &c. The conditions of the Salt will has follow ; The whole will be put up in one lor, for the bell kind of crop tobacco, jnfpertcd in the Augusta Ware-houses, at one year’s credit; security on inorgage will be icqnired ; the ntorgageable property to be in improped lots or lands in Augusta or Richmond county, of double the amouut of the The goods to be delivered after pi oof is given that such property is clear of all incurobiaiicei. for the conveniency of thofc who maybe indited to purchase, an invoice of the goods may be Iccu at tliehimu.g’C'flice. Notice. ALL thofc indebted to the con*. cern of Meflleurs Andrew Pickens and Co. by bond, note, or book account, arc rtquefted to make immediate payment to the tubferiber, at Lioeny Hill, opposite Augi (hi, who is empowered to fettle the fame, and dilcharge such debts as may be due by laid concern. JOHN M'DOWALL. liberty Hill , Dee. 15, 1788. Four Pounds Reward. WAS stolen lad Wednesday night, out of a pen near my hotifc, (aud another liorfe left iu his place) a strong made bright bay wcik gelding, tiots heavy, is a little sway back’d, about 15 bands high,’ f) or 10 years old, and has no brand or maiks that I know of. The hojfe left is a forrclj about 14 and a half hands high, 9 or 10 5 ears old, a large blare in his face, bind feet an 4 legs white, a few saddle Ijpots, has been tifed to the geers, and if by any but Ims right owner he is desired to piove his pro ..-n, par the charges and take him away ; ail > * ever fccures the thief iu goal and fend h me the horse with information to *he luhfcril er, il all receive the above Reward or Forty Shilling*' for either of them, paid by JOHN HALL, Richmond County. Dee, 8, J7BB. Run away Jr cm the fubfer iber % the following Negroes, viz. ANEHRO Wench named Syl via, flout and well made, with her child Amelia about 8 years oid, formerly the property of Mr. Che valier, and is well known in and about bavann ib. Like wile, a Negro Fellow named Jemmv, with Ms wife Comb., both Him made, about 50 yers < f age, of the Angc’a country, and have tlieii country marks. Fur Cuircas Leuerd will be pid on delivery ot th> m to uie in Savan nah, with all realonable charge’, tr to Mr. Zimmerman in Auguha* Them a s Mitchell. Avgufia, Nov. 24, 1788. * •, / To be Let , the House and Lot New occupied by IV!r; Philip Clay ton, for the term of one year; pos s fiicn will be given tl e 17th ofiuxt month. Also the Hot fc tnci Los (formerly Mr. John Wadt’s) ab< ve Mr. Lcrgftrtet’s; pofltffior will be given tl e 1 Atn of January, at which period it (hall be in complete repair. For conditions arply to Thomas Glaf eck . N. B. I want to hire twoorihrec. waggons tor ten cr fifteen days. Nov. 2a . 1788. A Lift of Defaulters in ( apt. 1 ipi •» m* pany o! Militia, in the coumt- of Wilkes, in the present year. STIRLING ( LACK wl nieir.overi our of the laid company . tier (he said firft day of April. E. BUTLER, Rcc. July io, 1788.