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EDITOR’S DEPARTMENT, \VM. C. RICHARDS, EDITOR. Sltljrns, Croraia: *€> Saturday Morning, May 19, 1549. THE S. CAROLINA INSTITUTE. It is a cliceving indication of tlie advance ment of the South in matters intimately as sociated with her best interests, that there is already in operation an Institution for the promotion of Art, Mechanical Ingenuity, and Industry The Constitution of the South Carolina Institute, and the Address to Mechanics, Manufacturers, and others, prepared .by a Special Committee of the Institution, are before us ; and we propose, briefly, to direct the attention of our readers to the objects contemplated by this organization. time has come for the South to en gage earnestly in industrial pursuits, and to develop and foster, by all means, me chanical skill and ingenuity in our midst. Our people have too long been engrossed in the cultivation of the soil, to the utter neg lect of those agencies of progress which form so conspicuous and attractive a feature in the system of our Northern brethren. Until very recently, we were totally de pendant upon Northern Manufactories for almost every mechanical appliance and pro duct used in our midst; and, to this day, nine in ten of all the articles employed by us, cither for domestic or mechanical labor, are made in Northern factories and work shops. These arc facts which need no comment to give them force and pertinence in the es timation of the intelligent reader. The question will naturally arise—Can we pro duce these articles at home, as good in quality, and as cheap in price, as those brought from the North, or, farther still, imported from Europe ? Without asserting that this can be done, in all cases, we will venture to affirm that, in the majority of instances, it can be accomplished, and not unfrequcntly at a diminished cost. This is no longer an open question. The results of the experiments that have been made, im perfect and limited as they have be n, fur nish incontestible evidence of the truth of the position. The policy of the South, then, is clear. She should no longer exhaust all her ener gies in raising cotton, to employ the count less spindles of New England Mills in mak ing fabrics, for which she must eventually pay, not only the increased value they have acquired by labor, but a largo per nontum on that value in the shape of freight and incidental expenses. This is too plain to need argument. Equally clear is it that the South should engage in every species of mechanical labor, for which a bountiful Providence has furnished her with every desirable appliance. Our limits forbid us to enlarge on this subject us our inclination prompts. We hail with pleasure, then, the forma tion of the South Carolina Institute, which is an association more catholic in its field of operations than its name might seem to im ply. Not with reference to South Carolina aloue—and, perhaps, we might say, with justice, not to her pre-eminently —has this Institute been formed. Its object is to fos ter industrial effort throughout the whole South. Asa prominent feature in its plans, we | notice the establishment of an Annual Fair, to be held in the city of Charleston —at : which every species of mechanical ingenui- j ty and labor can be fairly and freely exhib ited, without expense to the inventor or maker. Such Fairs arc held annually in many of the Northern cities ; and the exhi- 1 bition of the American Institute is always one of the rarest attractions of the season ] in New York. The same is true of the Me chanics’ Fair in Boston. Most cordially do we wish success to this enterprize, and most confidently do we predict that the ini tial exhibition, announced to be held in the ensuing Autumn, will have the happy etfect of sending through the whole South an im pulse in favor of home industry, that, like an electric shock, will be felt in every fibre of our social system. In concluding this hasty notice of a great enterprize, we cannot forbear to quote a passage from the Address before us : “ The South is awakening from a long pro tracted slumber over her manufacturing and me -chanical interests —she is shaking herself from her lethargy, and will soon spring into the arena ‘of the world's strife—a strife for 7101 rer, wealth, -and greatness. Those who arc well acquainted with the southern temperament can best tell ■whether she will be a lagganl in the race. Those who are familiar with tho characteristics of the people of tho Southern States, can say whether -he will be likely to slumber again over her desti ny, or whether sho will not go forth with that vehemence of energy which has been more than once exhibited under other circumstance!. It may be hard to change old habits and fixed poli cies among us, —it has been hard and laborious work—but be assured the courso of public opinion is begining to carry us onward and soon it will ru h with overwhelming power through every sec •tlnn of the South, bearing nobly on those who yield to its intlunence—but ovtrwhelming those xvho would chock its career. In view of this won derful desl iny opening before 11?, we ask you,— sire you ready I The South will demand from you —from every active man, intention—skill—in dustry—enterprize. Are you prepared with these! She will point to her thousand water courses, where power suflicicnt exists to drive millions of spindles, and to her endless forests, the natural supply for hundreds of engines. Are you prepar ed to fiill her factories with the work of your hands 1 She invites to the store-houses within her bosom. Aro you ready to cut her granite, to quarry her marble, to smelt her iron, to fuse her lead 1 She calls upon you from every green hill and smiling vale. Arc you ready to furnish her with implements of husbandry, and her laborers with clothing 1 The voice of the South will be heard from every quarter, calling upon you for aid- Again we ask, are yon ready ? We ought to add to what we have already said, that the Institute recognizes two class es of members—viz : regular and life-mem bers. The former pay, upon initiation, one dollar, and thereafter annually two dollars each. The latter pay, upon initia tion, fifteen dollars, and arc subject to no annual foes. We hope the Mechanics of Georgia will send specimens of their handi work to the first Annual Fair. OUR SOUTHERN POETS. It is with pleasure, and with pride too — that we call the attention of our readers to the original poetry appearing in the new series of the Gazette. In to-day’s paper there will be found two charming lyrics from Simms and J ackson —and our two prize poems by Mrs. Dußose and Mr. Legare, have been received with warm admiration. We venture to say that poetry of a higher order has not made its appcnrance in the columns of any contemporary Journal du ring the same period. Nor are these poems prepared only for the occasion; wo shall continue to furnish, from the same sources, poetry that must inevitably leave its impress upon the heart and mind of the Soutli —and give tone to the Art in our midst. It is with a sorrow unfeigned we record our apprehension that our esteemed ami gift ed correspondent, Mary E. Lee, has closed her ministrations at the slirinc of Apollo. Smitten by the hand of a severe, and alas 1 we fear, fatal disease—she is no longer able to strike the harp of her sweet fancy and bid its harmonics swell into shapes of beau ty and delight. We mourn while we write, that she is lost to the world of Song—except as she must dwell enshrined in our grateful and applauding memory. If we do not name other contributors in this connection, it is not because we do not appreciate their excellence or deem them worthy of mention. There are several to whom a tribute of this kind shall, by and by, be paid. Meanwhile we bid them aim high, and deem no sacrifice too great to be made at the altar of Poetry—at which they have knelt. The laurel and the bay will yet adorn their brows. THE CAVE SPRING SCHOOLS. We are requested by pur correspondent, P.,nt Cave Spring, to say, that in allusions, in previous letters, to some unpleasant diffi culties at that place, it was his intention only to refor to the grounds of difficulty, not to express anopinion as to the individu als to blame for it; and, least of all, to im plicate the Hoard of Trustees in a general charge of mismanagement. To have done so, would have been unjust to his relations with some members of the Board, particu larly Mr. Thomas Sparks and Mr. Seaborne ! J. Johnson, gentlemen of great respectabili ty, and most excellent Trustees, and some others, who entirely understand P., and ‘"appreciates his motives. The mention of ! these gentlemen’s names is not intended, as by including some to exclude others, to point to other members of the Board as culpable. P’s only object, now, is to clear himself of a charge of overlooking the merit of those j gontloiinon, in particular ; each of whom is eminently deserving of confidence, and to j whom the control of the School may be en | trusted, with entire safety to its interests. A communication from P., explaining this intention, written a week ago, has been mis- S laid. We have received a letter from Mr. Cow dry, in reply to the communication of P., in No. 47—the length of which absolutely pre ’ eludes its publication this week, as it did not reach us until our paper was ready for press We shall publish it at length next week, as its tone and spirit are utterly un objectionable, and we may express the hope I that it will be satisfactory to all parties concerned. THE NEW YORK RIOT. New York City has been the scene of one of the most disgraceful riots upon record, the details of which nearly fill the columns ; of our city exchanges. As the intelligence will have reached our readers before this paper -is issued, we shall barely glance at the affair. Mr. Macready, an English actor of the highest celebrity, who had but just delight ed the public with a series of gratuitous readings before the Teachers and Trustees of the New York Public Schools, and whose generosity, not less than his transcendent talent, had properly awakened the enthusi astic admiration of the intellectual and re fined portions of the community, commen ced, on the 7th instant, an engagement at the Astor Place Opera House. No sooner had the great actor appeared on the stage, than a disgraceful outrage, as villainous as it was unprovoked, was offered to him by a brutal mob, who, from hisses and groans, proceeded to tho cowardly act of throwing rotten eggs, vile compounds, clubs and chairs, at Mr. Macready, who was at last obliged to leave the stage and the theatre, an announcement to which effect dispersed the rioters. A large number of the most influential gentlemen in the city besought Mr. Macrca dy to overlook this wanton insult, ami to again appear upon the stage, assuring him that the intelligence and virtue of the peo ple would sustain him. With true magnanimity, he consented, and on Wednesday night, the 10th instant, he again made his appearance, which was the signal for a scene of violence and out rage too sickening to contemplate, and of results too fatal and terrible to be dwelt upon. A body of ruthless, miserable vagabonds, assailed the Opera House, with every availa ble means of offence, and repeatedly set fire to it, endangering the lives of thousands. In anticipation of disturbance, n police force had been provided, which, however, proved inefficient, and the Military was summoned to the scene. Not to enter into further details, the wretched mob was dispersed at length by a j discharge of grape-shot from a cannon, which destroyed some twenty-five or thirty lives, and wounded many persons. The wildest excitement and confusion prevailed, and an efficient military organization was maintained to prevent further outbreaks. Mr. Macready happily escaped unhurt, ! proceeded, the next day, to Boston, and has, ‘.before this time, left this country for his . nativ# land —a fugitive, as it were, from uie io©iai©©’> win a? ©aaiiiio unbridled and worse than savage license of a band of murderous reel cants, who have branded their city with a deep and damning infamy. How heavily will this intelligence fnll up on the ears of the English people, who have made the career of Mrs. Mowatt, and other American actors, threugh their land a com plete ovation ! We blush for the contrast! Os the origin and cause of this riot, we are not prepared to speak at present, even if our space would allow. ©ur ©osstp Column. i A Penny Press in Paris. A daily paper called Le Temps has re cently been startedjn Paris, which is sold |at one sou per number. This is vre believe the first penny press in Europe. Plagiarism Protested. Our excellent contemporary J\'eal's Sat urday Gazette says that we have been guilt ly of Plagiarism in publishing, as original, a piece of verse entitled “ Gcorgiana,” by Eugene Percy, M. P., “unless Eugene Percy M. D. is a nomme [now] de plume for T. H. Cm vers, M D. who is the rcnl author.” You have stumbled upon the cx ’act truth, friend Peterson. Eugene Percy M. D. and T. 11. Chi vers M. D. are one and the game! The Poem came to us in MS from its author—under the nom de plume in question Freaks of the Types. We hare recently observed numerous freaks of this sort in our exchanges. One gives us an account of several Bobberies that had taken place in Boston —and which we supposed were some petty street riots, until we read that one of the robbers was arrested ! Another gives an account of the trial of a man for Higamy, and just as we were stretching out our hands for the Dic tionary to find the meaning of this new : crime—the wonder was banished by the further statement that both his wives were j residents of the same place! Another— speaking of our own paper—we hope it was not done in earnest!—calls it Richards’ Weakly which is certainly the most extra ordinary freak of the types on record ! A New-fashioned Bracelet. One of our London exchanges informs us that Queen Victoria has a splendid bracelet composed of five diamonds to each of which is attached a melancholy interest! This is anew style of pendant we suppose. Jenny Lind not Married. This exquisite vocalist was recently mar ried by the Telegraph to a Mr. Harris, of Bath—but it seems that the Telegraph had no right to perform the ceremony and it has since been declared “ null ami void.” Caught a Tartar. During the late Small Pox panic, in Cass county and vicinity, a waggoner from the infected district was met in the neighboring county of Lumpkin, by one of those inquisi tive, meddlesome fellows who imagine that they have an undoubted right to know the name, destination and business of every person whom they happen to meet on the road. “ Good morning, stranger,” said our hero, as he came within hailing distance, “ what mought your name be ?” “ It mought be Jack Robinson,” replied the waggoner, with the most imperturbable gravity, at the same time cracking his long whip over the heads of his mules, “ but it aint tho’.” But the fellow was not to be bluffed off in that way. “ Wliar are you bound ?” enquired he. “ To my dinner,” rejoined the waggish teamster. “ What kind of truck are you loaded with?” persisted Mr. Inquisitive, “meal, eh ?” “No;” replied the waggoner, “I’ve got six men in thar all kivvered over, from head to foot with the Small Pox.” ‘ The Small Toxl’ exclaimed the fellow in the greatest consternation, making a retro grade movement, “why in thunder didn’t you tell me sooner ?” “ Perhaps you don’t believe it,” said the waggoner taking no notice of the last ques tion, “just come here and take a look for yourself. Maybe you never seed a man what had the rael ginuinc Small Pox.” The fellow vamosed , without ever stopping to “ take a look,” and has not been seen in that region since. A Desirable Residence. We would direct the attention of our low country readers to the advertisement, in another column, of a honsc and lot for sale in Athens. It is one of the most delightful situations in our town, and offers unusual attractions to a family desiring either a per manent or a summer home in these salubrious regions. The Newton House. The approach of summer admonishes us to apprize those on the sea-board who may he contemplating a tour to the hill region of Georgia —that they will find in our town which is at tlu^hreshhold—so to speak—of that region—as excellent accommodation as any in the South. The Newton House is a first class hotel —under the efficient manage ment of Mr. Thomas —and we ure confident his guests will not be dissatisfied with his administration. Come, and Welcome 1 It is announced that James, the novelist, is shortly to visit this country. He has thousands of admirers here to greet him most cordially. 0O- Our exchange list is growing abso lutely burdensome, and must be reduced. We shall diminish it gradually, regarding, of course, our own interests, though never at the expense of justice. We have never insisted on the publication of our Prospec tus as a condition of exchange. A distinc tive notice has always been accepted. Ei ther the one or the other of these favors is the least we can ask of numerous papers — valuable as local organs in their sphere, but utterly useless to us—with whom we now exchange. Such papers, therefore, neglect ing to do us either of these services, will be the first to be cut off. Let us say, in this connection, that we do not suppose the act will be esteemed very oppressive by them. We are not vain enough to think so. We shall adopt the course proposed as the best means to diminish a free list already very much too long. Meanwhile, any paper, de sirous of an exchange, can secure it by co pying or noticing fully our Prospectus. (tljc fitcrani lUorlb. Dictionary of the Mechanic Arts.— Messrs Appleton are preparing a very val uable work, to comprehend “ drawings and descriptions of every important machine in practical use in the United States.” Mr. Oliver Byrne is to edit the work, and he particularly desires correct information about American inventions and tools. Lamartine’s History. —The first volume of Lamartine’s work on the Revolution of 1848 is announced for next month—the other two volumes to follow immediately. Town and Country Club. —Several dis tinguished authors have associated them selves, in Boston, under the above name. Among them are Longfillow, Emerson, Whipple and Dwight. At the first meeting Emerson read one of liis peculiar papers on the vast theme of Books, and, of course, took a wide flight, and uttered many brilliant rhapsodes—as usual. Hon. B. F. Porter.— Our distinguished correspondent is at present a guest at the Newton House. He is attending the Baptist Convention now in session here. He has recovered from his late severe injuries with the exception of a slight lameness. £ljc ©lb lllorlii. England.— The Hibernia has arrived with Liverpool dates to the 28th ult. She brought nearly half a million of dollars in specie. The cotton market remained firm. Breadstuff's had declined a little. The gen eral state of trade was encouraging, though not exceedingly active. France.— Apparently tranquil. The chief topic of the day was the expedition to reinstate the Pope. Fourteen thousand men set sail from Toulon on the 22d April, and had reached Civita Veechia. The Pope was still at Gseta. The spread of the cholera was sufficiently rapid to excite alarm. Germany.-— Affairs were as confused as ever. Neither the Germans nor the Danes had obtained signal preponderance in their repeated eontests. The Austrians had met with some disastrous reverses in Hungary. Italy.-— “ Confusion worse confounded” was the order of the day. The Republicans were meeting with over-throw Genoa had been wrested from their possession The seige of*Venice, by the Austrians, was ex pected to result in the surrender of the city. The city of Catania was nearly consumed by fire. Forence and Leghorn have both over thrown the revolutionary government. India.-— The English have gained a signal victory over the Sikh.<?—who lost upwards of 3000 men. ©ur <£cMitnnporane f 's. What they say of us. —We deem no apology necessary for quoting the praises of our oontcuipviniilca. If wv du not merit them, we, at least try to do so, and shall not remit our efforts. Richards’ Weekly Gazette. —This is anew and much enlarged series of a paper formerly known as the “Southern Literary Gazette.” The only weekly journal south of the Potomac, devoted to Literature and the Arts inigeneral, and designed for the family circle. Wo take greltt pleasure in recommending this weekly to the fa vorable consideration and patronage of the read ing community. It makes an imposing appear ance. Tho Gazette is an imperial sheet, good paper, handsomely executed and filled with well written and interesting matter. It numbers among its contributors several distinguished writers. — It is published weekly. Terms $2.00 per year in advance. All letters must be addressed to Wm. C. Richards. Athens, Geo.— Mirror of the Times. (xV. Y.) We have received “ Richards’ Weekly, (for merly ‘Southern Literary’) Gazette,” publbhed and edited by Wm. C. Richards, Athens, Ga. Richards’ Weekly is indeed a beautiful and ele gantly gotten up sheet, filled with the most choice reading, both original and selected. We wish the editor every success, and we have no doubt it will be extended to hitu, and that liberally too, as his paper is certainly deserving of it. Subscrip tion price $2 per annum.—Ringgold Republican Richards* Weekly.— The Southern Literary Gazette, published by Wm C. Richards, having been changed to the above title, comes to us this week in an entire new dress and much improved. This number being the first of the new title, speaks well for the future. It is filled with rich and interesting matter, and may he truly called a literary paper. From the appearance of this number, Mr. R. has spared no pains or money in getting it up, and we hope he may succeed beyond his most sanguine expectations. Southern Litera ture must and will flourish.— Am. Whig. Richards’ Weekly Gazette. —One great cause too, of so many Northern papers being ta ken at the South, has been the want of purely lit erary papers amongst us. This want, it is the object of the publisher of the paper whose title heads tliis article, to supply; and so far as every requisite ofa desirable family visitor is concern ed, Richards’ Weekly Gazette, published at Ath ens, Ga , will compare most favorably with any journal published at the North. Witli such pa pers in our midst, in the language of a talented writer in the Southern Quarterly, “ why will our people then, continue to lend their aid to a for eign press —to a foreign philanthropy, so fa’, aI to the objects of its charity, and which, while it in vades our shores from abroad, contributes noth ing to the objects of its benevolence, and tends, inevitubly, to the dismission of our country, and to tho general ealumily of the Southern States ” iMuremville (S C.) Herald. Richards’ Weekly Gazette.— The first num ber of Mr. Wm. C. Richards’ new paper is on our table, it is the second year of the Southern Literary Gazette—and is we think now in a much more attractive and popular dress than for merly. It now meets the demand at the South for a family newspaper devoted to Literature, the Arts and Sciences, and General Intelligence. It calls loudly upon the South for support, and in view of its merits and the necessity of fostering Southern Literature, we commend it to the atten tion of our friends through the country. Athens, Geo. Win. C. Richards. $2.00 per annum.—Cass ville Standard. Mr. Richards deserves success, for liis enterprise and perseverance, and this, as a Family Newspa per, will, without doubt, in its moral tone, be im measurably above the catch-penny affairs, from Northern cities, that, with their corrupting ten dencies and unscrupulous catering to depraved tastes, are so pertinaciously thrust upon the family circlo by their jiublialiei'B. Cherokee Ad vocate. R ichards’ Wkeklv Gazette, formerly South ern Literary Gazette, has com* to hand It is a beautifully printed sheet, ably managed, and contains part first, of the prize story, for which the proprietor paid fifty dollars. This story is a beautiful production, and is written by that “ re putable” and polished authoress, Mrs. Caroline Lee Ilentz. The publisher of the Gazette, ap preciating quality rather than quantity, has paid his money for a good brief story. This prize tale is about the average length of those lately purchased for the American Union.— Am, Union. (Boston.) £lje Religious tUorlb. G kohcia B aptist Convention. This bo dy commenced its annual session this morn ing [Friday] in the Baptist Church. The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Mallory, after which the Convention or ganized for business—Hon. Thomas Stocks, for many years the efficient President of the body, taking the chair. The chief business of the afternoon is the election of officers—the reception and ac crediting of delegates, and the appointment of the various standing Committees. The number of delegates in attendance is smaller than was expected, owing to a cold rnin-storm which has prevailed for two or three days. our Cook £ablc. The Midmoht Sun. A Pilgrimage, by Miss Bremer. Translated by Mary Howitt. New ! Vork: Harper & Brothers. 1849. This is a beautiful little story, told in Miss Bremer’s usual style. The scene is laid in the far-away “ Norland,” where, in mid-summer, the sun never sets, but is visi ble in its approach to, and ascent from, the horizon during the live-long night, produ- j cing an almost mystical effect upon all who witness the phenomenon. The book abounds with charming episodes and delightfully true and graphic descriptions of “ the inner life of Sweden.” We commend this book to the lovers of the true, the pure and the beautiful, wher ever they are found. It docs not dazzle the intellect by the splendor of genius, but it wins and soothes the heart by the spirit of domestic affection. Miss Bremer's books are much alike, it is true; but when the 1 prevailing tint is couleur de rose, who will object to it i Friends and Fortune. A Mbral Tale. By Anna Harriet Drury. One vol., 12mo. New ! York: D. Appleton & Cos. 1849. This is quite a readable story, wherein are narrated the adventures of an heiress in search of friends. There are several do mestic scenes of considerable interest in the book, and the story well illustrates the blinding influence of wealth, and the hol lowness of the eclat which attend its posses sion. The Caxtons. l’artl. New York: llarper & Brothers. The publication of this most admirable of all Bulwer's works, in fragments, is abso lutely too tantalizing to be borne patiently. And yet, since we can’t as yet have it all, we ought to be thankful for a part. In this work, Mr. Bulwer has opened anew vein, I which is yielding an inexhaustible store of delight. We shall have more to say of it, when it is completed. Nahkative of the Late Expedition to the Dead Sea —From a Diary of one of the Party. Edited by Edward P. Montague, attached to the United States Expedition Ship Supply.— One vol , pp 336. Philadelphia: Carey & Ilart. The late Expedition to the Dead Sea, under taken by the authority and under the direction of the United States’ Government, was looked upon with much interest, and important results were expected to flow from it. These expecta tions, we doubt not, will ultimately be fully an swered. The work beforo us does not claim to be a complete report of that Expedition, it is simply a narrative of it3 principal incidents, re corded in the form of a Diary, by one of the par ty. Its details are often extremely meagre and unsatisfactory, but from the nature of the subject it necessarily possesses considerable interest. Its perusal has increased our anxiety to see the forth coming elaborate Report of Lieut. Lynch, the able Commander of the Expedition. The present work will prepare the public mind for a due ap preciation of the “Official Documents,” which it is neither expected nor intended to supersede. The Sea Lions,” and other notices of books, are unavoidably crowded out this week. U j'J D 1 LI Jj Y > THE SHAXSPEAEE CALENDAR. Prepared for Richards’ Weekly Gazette. May 13th.— The Southern Literary Ga zette, Established, 1848. “ There are fome shrewd contents in yon sarno paper!” [Mir hant of Venire, Act iii. Scone 2. May 14th- Henry IV, of France assassi nated by Ravaillac, 1610. “ Will all great Neptune’s ooean wash thisblood Clean from my hand 1 No; this my hand will rather The multitudinous seas incarnadine, Making the green—one red.” [Marbah, Act ii. Scene 2. May 15th—The American Congress as sumes Independence, 1776. “If it were done, when ’tis done, then’twere well It were done quickly.” Marbeth, Act i. Scene 7. May 16th-Tkc Bill to remove the civil disabilities of the Jews rejected in the Brit ish Parliament, 1830. “ Hath notaJew eyes 1 Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions 1 Fed with the same food, hurt with the same wea pons, subject to the same diseases, heated by the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and snmmcr as a Christian is 1” [Merchant of Venice, Act iii. Scene I. May 17th--Napoleon ascended the Aljts, 1800. “ That is a step O’er which I must fall down, or else o’er leap For in my way it lies.” [Marbeth, Act i. Scene 4. May 18—Queens of England, B’rancc and Scotland met together in England, 1517. “ When shall we three meet again 1” [Murbelh, Act i. Scene 1. May 19th—James Boswell died, 1795. “ Why what a candy deal of courtesy — This fawning greyhound then did proffer mo!” [Henry IV. p. I. Act i. Scene 3. jy-jS -j, > - ’ -v^'X In Grcensborough, Ga, on the 6tli inst., James A. McHenry, Esq. In Madison, on the 3rd Mrs Sarah Ilubhard. In St, Petersburg, Russia en the 7th of April Major Whistler, an American Enginoer. In Charleston, S. (\, on the sth inst., Dr. J. G. F. Wurdeiuan, aged 39. In Augusta, Ga., on the sth inst., Miss Julia C. Unduly, aged 16 In Randolph Cos., Ga , on the 25th ult., Col. C. F. Betton, aged 52. In Pickens, S. C., on the 28th ult., Mr. Joseph Taylor, aged 49. In Pendleton, f.,on the 23d ult., Mr. Wm. G. Hamilton, aged 22. RICHARDS’ WEEKLY GAZETTE IS PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY WM. C. RICHARDS. oc tGrOfficeon College Avenue over theP. O. 9C Terms: — Two Dollars per annum, to be paid strictly inadvanee. If payment is not made with in the first six months of a term of subscription, the price will be Two Dollars and Fifty Cents —and, if delayed until tho end of the year Three Dollars. Advertisements will he published at the cus tomary rates. Business Cards, (of five lines and under.) will be inserted one year for Five Dollars , including a subscription to the paper. CORRESPONDENTS Furnishing articles by contract, or solicited fav ors, will please mark their letters with their init ials as it will be a general rule not to take unpaid letter* from the post-office unless they are so mark ed. (Communications of whatever nature must be addressed to Wm. C. Richards. Anonymous communications will receive no attention. If a writer desires to publish without name or with a nom de jrtumc, he must still furnish the Editor with his proper name, who will of course observe a proper secrecy. Writers will please send fair ms., written on one side of the sheet only. TRAVELING AGENTS. Rev.W. Richards, I Samuel P. Richards, J. J. Richards, I Robert H. Richards, Charles F. White. Fatliew Mathew Division, \o. 34, Sons of ffemperanrr, T \TILL celebr&Le itx > /ir*4 (UMiMiw iwr*/ <m S^tur- Y v day, May 9oth, when an address will be delivered at Church, at 8 o'clock P M. by I Doct. Osborne A. Loch rank, a member of the j Order. Members of the Order throughout the State j are affectionately invited to be present, as ample ; arrangements have been made for tho necornmo | dafcion of any number. Those eomirg on the j Georgia Rail Road will be allowed to return free Visiting brethren will please report themselves at the Newton House, where a committee will be in attendance to assign them places. The citizens are invited to attend. THOS. A BURKE, > ~ , R. L. MOSS, > , Com of t J. A. CAKLTON, § Arrangements. Athens, May 19. 1849. Papers friendly to the cruise will please I copy or notice this advertisement. NEW BOOKS RECEIVED at the “ University Bookstore,” May 18th, 1849. Layard's Nineveh and its remains; Irvings Astoria; Ft. John’s Lybian Desert; Parkraan’s Cali lorn i a and Oregon Trail; Parsons o n tl,c Rose; Life of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte ; Monasteries of the levant; Pictures and Painters; Tuckei man’s Artist Life ; Tupper’s complete Works one vol. Mechanic’s own Rook ; Miss Marti neaus Eastern Life ; Encyclopedia of Religeous anecdotes ; Millard's Egypt, and the Holy Land; Bridge’s Christian Ministry ; J nines’ Early Ministry ; Child's Jewels,—beautiful minaturo vols ; Miss Beecher’s Receipt Book ; Entertaining Repository; Family Failings; Valerie, by Marryatt; Georgina Hammond; Ned Buntline’s Mysteries nnd Miseries of New Vork ; Sequel to the Mysteries and Miseries of N. Y. The Volunteer, by Ned Buntline; Quaker City by Lippard; Shakspeare Novels; ROSS \ l!!VI-,l;S^ TTTILL practice their profession in this and VV the adjoining counties. Office at Ath ens under the Newton House, and at Oxford,! la. Athens, May. 1849. B—ly Perfumery, &c. COLOGNE, (various styles;) Bear’s Oil and other Hair Oils ; Jules Ifauel's Shaving (’reams ; Alabaster and Lily White, for the La dies ; Lubin’s Extracts for the Handkercheif; Nymph i Soap ; Transparent Soap ; Ambrosial Shaving Cakes; Eau Lustral, lor the Hair; Saponac‘ous Comp und, for Shaving: Chinese Powder, for the Toilet ; Liquid Hair Dye, and Hair Dye inipowder; Superior Charcoal Tooth Paste. Just received at the UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE. Under Newton House. May 19. 1549. House anil Land for sale. THE SUBB< RIBER, bovine p-moved from the place, offers for sale his House and Land in the town of Athens. The land comprises 296 acres, of which m large portion is well-wooded, and flic rest in good arablo condition. The prop erty is situated in the upper portion of the town. The dwelling is handsome nml convenient, —the out-houses all new, and the whole in perfect re pair. ftU* There is an excellent spring near the dwelling, and also a fine well of water. If desirable, he will sell the dwelling with only | eight or ten acres of land. For terms of sale, applv to ANDREW BAXTER, or, in his absence, to Wm. M. Morton, Esq., or to Prof C. F. MeCay. Athens, May 12, 1849. 2tf CHARLES CATLIN, —tteater in— Fine Watches, Jewelry, Silver Spoons and forks, Plated Castors, LAMPS, GIRANDOLES, FANCY GOODS, ic. Also—Agenls for Chickering’s and Nunns A Clarke’s ! PIAMO-KORTES, which they s*ll ar the lowest sac -1 lory prices. AUGUSTA, GKO. AGENTS WANTED—To circulate “ Rien a&dj,’ Weekly Gazette” and also “ The ; Schoolfellow.” Publishers’ wlnnouncements. LINDSAY & BLAKISTON, [pHiiuuaei.j’iUA.j HAVE RECENTLY PUBLISHED Anesthesia; or, the employment <4Chloroform or Ethor in Surgery Mad Midwifery. Bv J. Y Simpson, M. D., h. Jt:B ; I’rofessOr Os Mid wifery in the University of Edinburgh, Phy*. ieian-Aconuehenr to the Queen in Scotland,’ &c. 1 vol.—oetavft. I The Maternal Management op Children in Health and Disease. By ThotnAs Bull, M. V A neat 12:no volume. [ MorfiT’s Chemical and Pharmaceutic Ma nipulations : a manual of the Mechanical and Cliemico-mcclianicai Operations ofthe In Mora tory, &c., &c. With 423 illustrations. HARPER & BROTHERS, [NEW-YORK,] Have jwst published the following Works i 1. Makdj, Or a Voyage Thither, —by Herman Melville, author of “ Type©,” and “ Omoo.” 12m0., 2 vols. 2. History of Qleen Elizabeth,— by Jacob Abbott. 12mo. 3. History of Hannibal, the Carthaginian; —by Jacob Abbott. 12tno. 4. Mordat nt Hall, or September Night,—by Mrs. Marsh. Bvff. Price 25c. 5. The Midnight Sun, —by Miss Bremer. Bvo. Price, 12 l-2c. 6. The Caxtons ; a Family Picture. —bv Sir E Bulwer Lytton. Part I. Bvo. Pre, 18c. 7. Roland Charles Lover Parti. Price, 25c. LEA & BLANCHARD, [PHILADELPHIA,] Have recently published,—among other rtew works, — Zoologic al Recreations,—by WJ. Broder ip. f\ 4!. S., &e. In one neat vol., royal. 12ino , extra cloth. carey&Tiiart, [PHILADELPHIA,] Have recently published the fallowing Works,’ which they offer to the trade at the usual discount. A Narative op thk late Expedition to the Dead Sea. Fjoiu the Diary of one of the Party. Edited by Edward l*. Montague, attached to the U. S. Expedition ship “Supply.” With inci dents of travel from the time of the sailing Os the Expedition in 1847, accompanied by a colored map of the Holy Land. One vol. post 348 pages. Also: A Man made of Money : a Novel, —by Doug ins Jerrold. 1 vol.—Price, 25c. D. APPLETON & Co. y [2OO nr.oADWAY, i. Y.,J Have now ready:— 1. Confidential Disclosures; or, Memoirs of my Youth, —by Alphonse de Lamartine,auth or of •• Raphael,” &c. 1 vol —l2mo. 2. Friends and Fortune : a Moral Tale—by Anna H. Drury. 1 vol , 12mo.—fine eloth. GEORGE P. PUTNAM, [BROADWAY, NEW-YORK,] Has published tho following new and valuable Works:— Nineveh and its Ruins, with an account of a Visit to the Chaldean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidia or Devil-worshippers, and an Js ciuiry inio the Manners and Arts of the Ancient Assyrians,—by A. H. Layard. With Introduc tory Notes by Hev. E. Robinson, D. D., LL D. Illustrated by 100 plates and wood euts. 2 vols., 12mo. ALSO: Adventures in the Lybian Desert, ami th'o Oasis of Jupiter Ammon—by B St. John. Ivol. 12mo. —cloth. Bkif” Received and for sale in Athens Inf Wm. N. White. (General 2U)crtiscmcnto GEOHOE ABBOTT, DEALER IN PAINTS, OILS AND COLOURS , Also, constantly on hand, at wholesale nd retail, and at the lowost prices, a lot of Cumphiue, Spirit Gut, with suitable Vamps. No. 97 East Bay, Charleston, S. C. w®7S>*TO PHYSICIANS.—The subscri ber offers the Profession one of Morohead's excellent Magnetic v Machines. Call and examine, at the University Bookstore. WM. N. WIIITFa ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL ! I \TR-S. COLEV, —a lady who has had many i if A years’ experience in teaching,—will tako charge of the Female Academy of Athens from the Ist Monday in May. The course of Instruction will consist in the ordinary and higher branches of English educa tion, together with French, for which no extra clmrge is made, and which will be employed as the general medium of conversation. Music and drawing will also be taught, and a competent master engaged for teaching Latin and Mathematics. May 5, 1848. I—4fc liOEW BOOTS Just received at the University Book- Store f (Tijcai) Publications. Fernando, (by Alexandre Dumas ;) 1812, or the Campaign of Napoleon ;• Longfellow’s Poems, (complete;) Lever’s O'Donohue; Wilke’s Western America j Cooper's Sea Lions • Macaulay’B Englanu; Valentine’s Day t Mrs. Gore’s Diamond and Piaikp llall burton's Old Judge. Xeto ffarorfes. Fort's Medical Practice; Franklin's Works, (Illustrated;)’ Carlyle's Miscellanies; * Wilson’s “ Queens of France, (by Mrs. Buslie;) 4 Memoirs of Josephine ; Allen's Domestic Animals ; Allen’s American Farm Book; Cole's American Fruit Book ; Miner’s Beekeeper's Manual; Bridgeman’s Hardener’s Assistant. LAW BOOKS 171011I 71011 sale at the “UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE,” Athens, Ga. Addison on Contracts; Angell and James on Corporations; “ “ on Limitations; Archbold's Criminal Pleadings •/ Burge on Suretyship; Chi tty’s Blackstone; “ General Practice ; “ on Contracts; “ on Pleadings; “ on Bills; Daniel’s Chancery Practice ; Davis* Justice; East's Reports; Greenlcaf on Evidence “ Testimony of Evangelists ; Hilliard on Real Projierty ; Holcombe's Supreme Court Digest; “ Law of Debtor ami Creditor y “ Loading Cases; llotehkiss’ Laws of Georgia: Jarmin bn Wills; KinnS's Law Compendium “ Kent; “ Blackstone; Lawyer's Commonplace Book £ Mitford's Pleadings ; Modern Probate of Wills; R ice’s S. C. Equity Reports y Kussel on Crimes; R oberts on Conveyancing ; Smith’s Leading Cases; “ Mercantile Law; Spence’s Equity Jurisdiction, &c. Sedgwick on Damages; Starkie on Slander; Story’s Equity Pleadings; “ “ Jurisprudence; “ Commentaries; “ “ abridged y “ Conflict of Laws; “ Bills of Exchango ; “ Agency; Partnerships; “ Promissory Notes ; “ Sales; “ Bailments; Stephens on Pleadings; . Tillinghast’s Adams; United States’ Digest, with Supplement, and Annual Continuation; Warren's Law Studies; Wheaton's Law of Nations. s3* Call, before purchasing elsewhere, at fchtf University Bookstore, N<k 2* Coßege Avenue, under the Newtou Hou^e.