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EDITOR’S DEPARTMENT. WM. C. RICHARDS, Editor. p H. JACQUES, Assistant Editor. atijrus, Ciroroin : Saturday Morning, Drr. i, IHI9. THE s. CAROLINA INSTITUTE. another LETTER from CHARLESTON. November 24, 1849. Mi/ Dear Jacques :—This is the last day of the Fair and its close will be a brilliant one, if I may judge from its progress since my last was written. I believe every otic has been astonished at the developments of, the week ; even the Committee of Direction arc bewildered with the accumulation of specimens and the throngs of eager specta tors- It is probably fair to estimate that the total number of visitors will not fall short of sixteen thousand, for day and night the spacious Hall of exhibition lias been crowded to overflowing. The daily papers have already published a catalogue ruison nee of the articles sent in for competition, so that I shall not trouble you with one— and will give you, instead my impressions of the character and results of the Fair. It may, with propriety, be called an In dustrial Festival, for it has been a busy— hippy scene; and will produce the happiest results, not only to South Carolina, but to the South at large. It is the dawn of a new era in the mechanic arts among us— and the foreshadowing of a state of prosper ity of which we have scarcely dreamed. I have rejoiced greatly to see the tokens of “ a better time coming ” —and doubt not a kindred emotion lias animated thousands, during this Art Jubilee. I will not however inflict any more of my enthusiasm upon you, but proceed to men tion some us the most notable articles in the Exhibition —regretting that my limits will oblige me to confine myself to a very few, where many are deserving of not ice Conspicuous in the hall is a table—with revolving desk —made of native sycamore. The desk is apparently supported by six bears made of native iron and bronzed— which however are only hears and not hear ers, as the desk is supported on a revolving pillar of iron It is surmounted by a dome, sustained by six rattlesnakes in bronze—a curious but, in effect, highly beautiful de vice. The whole affair is finely polished and reflects no small credit upon the work men connected with the shop of the South Carolina Rail Road, who made it in their own time, as an offering to the very worthy President of the Company. Models of ships and steamboats, exhibited by Mr. Marsh and others, evince the ability of Charleston to compete with any American sea port in naval architecture. I was pleased to see several models of steam engines—all dis playing ingenuity and mechanical skill.— Among the purely original machines and models, 1 noticed particularly an ingenious machine for cutting barrel-heads—which together with miniature barrels of rice in various stages —form an attractive group.— There is moreover a musical clock—built for tlie elegant tower of St. Phillip's Church, by Mr. Stein, which with its ingenious and complicated system of wheels and bar rels, greatly attracts the spectators. 1 be lieve it is to play a different air for every hour in the day, and is certainly a most curious machine. There are also a model rail road car — each wheel having an independent axle—an ingenious cut off valve for steam engines— a very intricate combination lock —improved rice-drill and thresher —anew bobbin wind er and a self-ventilating furnace —all of which are of Charleston origin. Avery elaborate and beautiful piece of marble work by the Messrs. Walker, of this city, would do them credit at any fair in the world. I am highly gratified witli the specimens of book and job printing, presented by Messrs, Walker & James—and also with the numerous and really elegant samples of binding, both in blank book and fancy work, by Mr. Joseph Walker. They bear away the palm from all competitors. The city of Augusta is handsomely repre sented in uiC F:lir > anJ chiefly by a superb double harness and a saddle fro® the Manufactory of Mr. Hatch, and several guns and rifles made by Mr. Iv. 11. Rogers to all of which doubtless, the first premiums belong. A case of magnificent jewelry and of an •manner of work in gold and silver, by Messrs. Gregg, Hayden & Co.—well dis plays the skill and taste of that celebrated bouse. A superb carriage by the Slessrs. Iley ttolds of this city—made altogether of na tive materials—would make part of a fit equipage for Queen Victoria —and there is a buggy upon exhibition that it seems to me would do Prince Albert’s heart good to fide in. It is from Columbia—and, without a particle of paint, is exceedingly elegant. The taste and ingenuity of the fair sex, are displayed in a thousand delicate and at tractive shapes. Fabrics of silk and worst ed, screens, embroideries, quilts, robes, baskets, and many other things, give an air of grace and beauty to the whole exhibition. 1 must not further enumerate. In con cluding my hasty sketch, I cannot forbear repeating my conviction that the Fair has surprised all concerned in its management. They did not expect a result so entirely gratifying —and I beliovc there is but one feeling among all classes of the community, viz: that the South Carolina Institute has piado a most brilliant debut, and that next year's exhibition will be something to brag of! I shall leave this city to-day, with our friend, Mr. Simms, and after passing a day or two at his pleasant ‘‘ Woodland'’ home, hasten again to my post. „fu reroir. W, C. I\. THE FREE GALLERY OF THE AMERICAN ART UNION. The following beautiful poem appeared recently in the New York Courier En quirer and it embodies so well the feelings we experienced while enjoying the delights of the exhibition, in the Galleries of the American Art Union, that we cannot forbear from laying it before our readers —hoping that it may induce some of them to enrol their names upon the long lists of the friends of American Art. Here at last the arts of beauty la their fittest home abide, Not. biueath the gilded ceilings Os the palaces of pride ; Not in lordly shrines sequestered, For the favored few alone, Hut in simple hulls whose port ah Open to tho world are thrown ! Close beside the whirl incessant Os the city's ceaseless din, Free to all who choose to enter, Is the wealth of art within ; And the ri h man and the poor man, Turning from the crowded street, In the fellowship ot feeling, Here as equals still may meet! Here the child may stray at p leasurc, And his eager gaze beholds All the marvels that the magic Os the painter's art unfc Ids ; While the forms of grace around him, Rising on his raptured sight, Quicken all his youthful fancy With anew and strange delight. Here the care-worn son of traffic. Lingering f.r a moment's glance, Cat -lies from the glowing canvas, Like tho glimmerings of a trance, Many a golden glim* se of beauty. That with pure and vivid rays, Lights again his wasted memories With the joys of happier days. Not forgotten, not unheeded, Are the magic spells of art; Through the senses swiftly gliding, Soon they reach the inmost heart; Waking all the gentler feelings, That have slumbered long alone, And the world's harsh discords turning, To a calmer, holier tone. Ah! ’tis well to sc itter freely, Waiting till they spring again, Thus the precious seeds of beauty, Broadcast in the hearts of inen ; Who may know how rich the harvest That their silent growth shall claim, In the loftier thoughts of virtue, And the nobler deeds of fame! Jacques 1)l t Monde. AYm York , Oct., 1819. ©ur ©ossip Column. Plato on Drinking. Plato forbids children to drink wine till they arc eighteen years of age, and to get drunk till the age of forty; after that age he allows them to drink liberally and get drunk as often as pleases them. , Restrictions on Poets. The following regulations in regard to poets formerly existed among the Welsh : “They were prohibited from uttering any scandalous words in speech or whispers; detraction, mocking, scoffing, inventing lies, or repeating them after others, under pain of fine and imprisonment.” Nay, they were absolutely forbid “ to make song of any person without his consent.” The Warning. This beautiful story, by Mrs. Joseph C. Neal, published in our last, should have been credited to Sarto in's Union .Magazine but was unintentionally printed without due acknowledgement. j Professional Men. A prominent clergyman in one of our j cities related to us, recently, the following | anecdote, illustrative of the ignorance which prevails in the new settlements. lie was living in one of the Cherokee counties, and was called upon by the tax collector—him self a preacher —who asked him in the | course of conversation, if he was a proses ; sional man ; to which he replied in the af , firmative. “ Are you a lawyer ?” “ No.” | “ Are you a doctor ?” I “ No.” “ What are you then if not a doctor nor a | lawyer ?” “ Why I am a clergyman !” “ Oh, hem—yes, I know, but I meant one of the refru!ar profession ?” The History of Georgia. Mr. Jones’ “ Strictures” on Dr. Stevens’ work —which we sometime since announced : as in press at Philadelphia—has appeared jin Savannah ns we learn from the papers there, and has met with prompt rebuke from I the Historical Society. Will some friend put us in possession of this curious pampli ! let, that we may give it the attention it de- I serves? i Pianofortes. If any of our readers are in want of a ’ pi.onofori.Pj we can most cordially recom mend them to buy of Mr. Charles bail.'"’ ‘ n Augusta, whose variety of instruments is unsurpassed by T any in the South. The Messrs. Oates, in Charleston, have always on hand an excellent assortment from the best manufactories, and will fill any order with promptness and fidelity. [ Good Habits. We arc not about to deliver a homily, dear render, but rather to tell you where you may acquire “good habits”—those es sential marks of a gentleman. At the re cent Fair of the South Carolina Institute we saw a case of clothing—made by Messrs. Edgerton & Richards of Charleston —which reflected the highest possible credit upon their taste and skill, and entitled them to honorable mention in our “Gossip Column.” Our Charleston readers whose habits are at all questionable should call on them im mediately and have them “ reformed.” .'higlo- Saxon Celebration. —The King Al fred Anglo-Saxon Celebration “came off” at Wantage, England, where that good,wise and and great man was born, on the 24th Octo ber, it being the thousandth anniversary of his birth. The medal distributed on the occasion hears on one side a portrait of Al fred, and on the other, “ The British Em pire, United States, and Anglo-Saxons eve rywhere.” * w 111 i.l ©Mi 111? ©ui* Contemporaries. Tho Columbian. Cincinnati. Shattuck and Far nnm Most cordially do we welcome to our ex change list this new candidate for favor — and most positively do we predict its suc cess. Surely a liberal public will appreciate such a combination of mechanical elegance and literary merit as appear in the “Colum bian.” Our Northern Contemporaries must look to these western laurels, or they will be torn from their brows. This new paper is of the largest class and published at $2 per annum. May it have nil the patronage it desires and deserves. The Atlanta Intelligencer. This Journal comes to us with anew flag at mast lieud. We knew one of its present owners ten years ago, and remember him well enough to wish him abundant success. Atlanta is a most flourishing and promising totvn and should have a first class paper— which we doubt not Messrs. Bredwell & Smith will make the Intelligencer. LitlelTs Liv-ng Age. No. 287. Nov. 17 . Boston. E. Litton & Cos. Again and again do we commend this valuable and economical compend of the choicest periodical literature of the world, to the favor of our readers. Goiey’s Lady’s Book. The ‘ Lady’s Book’ has run a brilliant career through 1849. and its liberal pub lisher has certainly ‘ capped the climax’ in his December issue. It contains 100 pages ’ of reading matter—and a whole porfolio of i ‘ illustrations.’ Among the latter is a fine ly finished portrait of Mrs. Joseph C. Neal j —not one iota flattered however—and if at I all deficient in fidelity—failing on the score of expression—which is a shade more joyous than the burin has left it. Barely however do engravings convey so good an idea of the original as this —which accords beautifully with the brief sketch of the subject, on the pages of the work. Mr. Godey will doubtless commence the New Year with a pinion poised for a long and high flight—and wherever be soars our best wishes will follow him. Graham’s American Monthly. Sami. D. l’at terson & Cos There are no fewer than four steel on ■ gravings in this issue of ‘ Graham,’ the first of which is emblematic of the ‘ Deatli of the j Year.’ Two others are a pair—the ‘Con-j script's Departure and Return’—and the fourth is a picture of an opera stage illus trating the “ Extravagance” of this fashion- ! able amusement. Simms, Arthur, Hirst, J Herbert, Mrs. Eliot and Miss May are among its Contributors. The Prospectus for 1850 promises, among new attractions, “ colored plates of great beauty” and a series of illustrated novellettes by T. S. Arthur. 1 Freno’.eg'cal Journal 2 Water Cure Journal, j New York: Fowlers & Wei's. The November numbers of these periodi- 1 cals, both excellent in their particular de partments, have been received. , The Wrahingtonian. Boston: White & Slack. j Charles W. Slack formerly editor of the Excelsior, has become associated with Wm. i A. White in tiie editorial management of I the IVashingtonian. He possesses admira-; ble qualifications for the position, and we j are glad to welcome him again into the field, i * Sartain’s Union Magazine. Philadelphia: John Sartain & Cos. The December numbeo of this popular Monthly has come to hand. It does not fall ‘ behind its predecessors in beauty and in terest. Among the contributors to the mini- I her before us we notice the names of Mary Howitt, Mrs. Joseph C. Neal, Mrs. Osgood, i Mrs. Kirkland, Park Benjamin, Prof. Long- ‘ fellow and other popular writers. The ! illustrations are, as usual, very fine. , (Pur Book (table. The M fcuanh ‘s Assistant : A Thorough Prac tical Treatise on Mensuration and the Sliding Rule : teaching the manner of drawing all reg ular superficies, and the most concise methods of finding the areas of all regular superficies and the contents of all regular solids, both by numbers and the sliding rule. Treating also of the Laws of Motion, the Descent of falling Bodies, The strength of Materials, the Me chanical Powers, the Elasticity and Force of Steam, Specific Gravity, Levelling, the Pen dulum. etc. Adapted for the use of Carpen ters, Shipwrights, Wheelwrights, Sawyers. Gaugers, Lumbermen, Students and Artizins generally. By I). M. Knapen, A. M. In one one vol. 12mo. New York: D. Appleton & Cos., 1849. The title page of this volume, which we have quoted in full, is the best exposition of its value which we can give our readers, It is needless to add a word, except perhaps that the names of the publishers, are the warranty of the ability and reliability of the book. The Souvenir Gallery: An Illustrated Gift Book, for all Seasons. Edited by Emily Per cival. Boston: Phillips, Sampson & Cos. This is not strictly speaking an Annual, but a gift book ;;;-opriatc for every season, and one whose elegance and ex.” 11 * 3^1 ’ ty commend it to those who desire to man? offerings of u permanent value. It is a quarto volume embracing some of the finest steel engraviugs we have ever seen in any work, and a collection of very choice talcs and miscellanies, in prose and verse, from English authors. The paper and typograph ical execution and external appearance of the volume are equal to its literary merits, and it is, in truth, one of the very choicest “ Souvenirs ” of the season. Whateeey's Elements op Li g;c Ooe v< 1 16tno. New York : Harper & Brothers. Archbishop Wliateley’s Logic is too well known to require our commendation. This is the only complete American Edition — carefully reprinted from the Eighth London Edition revised. It is a neat and cheap vol ume. The Constitution of Man, considered in rela tion to external objects. Uy Leo Combe. New York : Harper & Brothers. This is a reprint of the third Edinburgh Edition, carefully revised by the author.— Asa philosophical treatise its merit is wide ly acknowledged—indeed it is the best work of its class extant. Full of the most varied and valuable truth —and written in a per- spicuous and graphic style, it attract* and suits all classes pf readers. The Publications of the General Protes tant Episcopal S. S. Union. Da del Da na. Jr., Agent. No. 20, John street. New York. We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr. Dana for several of the volumes Issued by tho above society—and know not which the more to approve—the pure and devoted morality which pervades them—or the very beautiful style in which they are published. Most especially do we esteem the Allego ries of the Bcv. Wm. Adams and the Rev Edward A. Monro—all of which are re printed from the London Editions, witli ori ginal and very chaste illustrations by New I ork artists. Mr Adams’ Allegories arc entitled “ The Shadow of the Cross,” “The Distant Hills” and “ The King’s Messen gers.” Those of Mr. Munro—“ The Re vellers, etc.,” “ The Dark River ” and “ The Combatants.” Each of these is com prised in n very neat lOmo volume— handsomely hound. They are delightful books—conveying the purest lessons in the ingenious guise of fiction, in a form immor talised by llunyan. We know of no choicer treasures than these would be to tlie young and susceptible mind—not perverted by un hallowed influences. Uniform with Mr. Adams’ exquisite allegorical stories is ano ther volume by him—entitled “ Tho Old Man’s Home”—a touching and impressive story. Tho last published of this class of tho Society’s books is “ Helen Morton’s Trial,” by Mrs, Joseph C. Neal, which well deserves the high companionship to which it has been assigned. It is in the happiest style of that young but gifted au thoress, and must certainly give her n high position among the writers of Juvenile books—than whom none wield a more po tent influence for good or for ill. Among the cheaper books of the Inion, varying from 4 to HI cents each, infancy paper, arc “ Bear and Forbear,” “ Bessie Gay, “ Char lie Burton,” “ The Jewels,” “ George Aus tin” &c. They arc all bcautifuly printed on fine paper. We must not omit to men tion a very beautiful volume entitled “ The Boy and the Birds,” by Emily Taylor. It contains 200 pages and numerous highly finished engravings. The Ruby, A Token of Friendship for 1850, : with superb Illustrations from designs by cele brated artists. Philadelphia: Carey & Hart. Eleven beautiful pictures painted by Sul jly, Chalons, Huntington, Mount, Collins, i Inman and Parris, and engraved chiefly by Cheney and Pease, form the artistic attrac tions of this volume. Thelitcrnry contents 1 are principally from the popular English sources, and the volume is tastefully ar rayed in morocco and gold. A liberal share ol’ favor will doubtless be accorded to it. Thr Snow Flake, A Holiday Gift for 1850. Philadelphia : K. 11. Butler & Cos, What more appropriate name could be chosen for an offering to a young and lovely maiden than the Snow Flake—so emblemat ic of the purity which is her chiefest at traction ? Nor is this title a misnomer, ns is too often the case in books. Its nine il lustrations are very beautiful, and what is unusual they are engraved expressly for the work by Sartain—the prince of mezzotint engravers in this country. The literary matter is also original—and of varied inter est. It possesses one feature both novel and attractive : the principal talcs are il lustrative of different countries—among which we find represeuted the following— Ireland, France, Austria, Italy, New Eng land, West Indies, Switzerland, Scotland, &c. Its originality and beauty commend it to the special regard of the public. Retribution, or the Vale of Shadows. A Tale of Pas-ion. By Emma D. E. Sooth wort h . New York: Ila l per & Brothers. This is one of the most intense novels, we have read of late. The interest excited is of no ordinary character and it is fully main tained to the denouement of the story.— Mrs. Southworth is an able writer, and her reputation will be surely and speedily achieved. Thk Brilliant, A Gift Book for 1359. Edited by T. S. Arthur Netv Ymk: B iker & Scribner. Fairly glittering in “ crimson and gold” is the volume before us, supporting hand somely the pretensions of its name. Its illustrations are fifteen in number—among which arc at least two “ old friends.”— These are the views of “ Tallulah Falls,” originally drawn and engraved for “ Geor gia Illustrated.” We were glad tosee them in such “brilliant” array—for they are worthy to he known wherever Nature find Art are admired. Turning to the topograph ical description, “ By the Editor,” we were not astonished to find that he had drawn upon the pages of “Georgia Illustrated” for all his information—but wc must con fess that it startled us a little to read two pages of our own text —verbatim ct litera tim —without one word of credit. llow is this ? Surely our arduous, expensive and ill-repaid toil, in developing the bidden beauties of Georgia, should not lack the poor courtesy of acknowledgment from those who reap with ease, the field we sowed with “'•cat labor. Our brethren of the quill and the press arc very welcome to our pictures and our descriptions of them —if they will only say “ by jour leave,” but we cannot put up with wilful plagiarism. Perhaps, however, the Editor of the “Brilliant” could rid himself of the obnoxious pliarge.— .You* Vcrrons. The Rosemary : A collection of Sar and and Re ligious Poetry, from the English and American Poet*, with Elegant Plus’ ration*. < >nc vol. Bvo. Philadelphia: Lindsay & Blaklston. Collections of verse accompanied by beau tiful illustrations, are among the most ap propriate and acceptable offerings which can be chosen as expressions of love or friendship The volume before us com mends itself to every one who with a gift would connect the highest sentiment of puri ty—for it is a casket of spiritual gems— radiant with the light of true religion. It has been bathed not only in the pellucid waters of Castaly—but also in those “of Siloa's brook, which Cowed Fast by thoorae'es of God.” Eightof Mr. Sartain’s best Mezzotints adorn its pages, and its letter pross is in the best style. Os the poetical merit of the volume it is needless to speak, since thnt is as uni- questionable as the fame of Wordsworth, Homans, Montgomery, Heber and a host of the noblest sons and daughters of Song. The Garland, or the Token of Friendship, A Christinas and New Year’s Gilt for 1850 Edit ed by Emily Percv.il. Boston : Phillips. Sampson & Cos. This is a very pretty and attractive speci men of the Annual gents, not so pretentious as some of its kindred, but still deserving of the public favor—and especially adapted to suit a limited purse. Christmas Blossom and Xew Veir's Wreath. fr 1.850. By Unele Timm is. Philadelphia: E. H. Butler & Cos. The annual visits of‘‘Uncle Thomas’’ are doubtless anticipated by all who know him, with a very deep interest—and well may he be welcomed—coming as he does, with liis hands full of beautiful pictures and attractive stories. Among all the Juvenile gift books for 1850, there is not one superior to Uncle Thomas’ “Christmas Blossoms,” aud both fortunate and hapipy will be the little hoy or girl who obtains one in the coming holidays. The Ivy Wreath, By Mrs Hughs, With beau tiful illustrations. Philadelphia: Eindsay & Blakiston. It is a “ Gift” of no common character to write successfully for the young—and one which the editress of this very beautiful volume certainly possesses. The work en titled “ Ornaments Discovered” is among the best moral stories we have ever rend; and there nre several other charming little books which bear her name. The “Ivy Wreath” is designed ns a gift-book for all seasons—but is especially appropriate to the coming holidays—for in the winter the “ ivy wreath” exhibits its brightest green. In addition to five of Sartain's mezzotints, there is a very rich illuminated title page— adding much to the beauty of the volume. OTljc fitcrai’2 lUorlii. Harper &,■ Brothers arc about to publish “ Sir Edward Graham; or Railway Specu lators,” Humbolt’s “ Cosmos”, and “Sketch es of Minesota.” “ Shirley,” by the author of “ Jane Eyre,” is now ready. J. IU. Moore has in press, “ F.llen Sey mour, or the Reed and the Flower,” by Mrs. Savillc Shepherd. The Saturday Courier Case. We arc informed, says the Philadelphia Ledger, of the 14th ult., upon good authority, that this long-contested case has been amicably set tled between the parties. Mrs. Holden has received for her interest in the paper, over --40,000 in cash, and over .850,000 of debts due the establishment, have been assigned to her. (General intelligence. Fom the Sandwich Islands. The news from the Sandwich Islands is very impor tant. The French lmd seized the island of Oahu and Honolulu. A difficulty grew up between the Consul and tlic Hawaiian gov ernment. The latter proposed to refer the dispute to the cabinet at Paris, which was declined by M. Dillon, the Consul, and the French Admiral. The French then pro ceeded to forcible measures and captured the forts and a Hawaiian vessel. The American Commissioner protested against the occupation. From Kingston and Trinidad. Advices from Kingston, Jamaica, to the 4th inst., report trade dull. At Trinidad up to the [ 15th of Oct. all was quiet—all disturbances having ceased. Several of the most con spicuous of the recent rioters have been ar rested. -A "cm- .Mexico — Delegate Chosen. A San ta Fe correspondent of the St. Louis Repub lican states that an election has been held in New Mexico, at which Hugh Smith was chosen Delegate to Congress. Cheap Postage. The Washington cor respondent of the Philadelphia North .1- merican, states that the Postmaster Gener al intends to recommend a reduction of postage and the establishment of a uniform rate of five cents. OC/- The name and site of the Post Office at Blountsviile, Qa., has been changed to Etheridge, and M. D. Etheridge appointed Post Master. THE SHAKSPEARE CALENDAR. Trepared for Richards’ Weekly Gazelle. November 25th. —Excise act on beer, ales and other distilled liquors passed.— 1690. “ O that men should put nn enemy into their mouths to steal away the : r brains!” [ Othello, Act ii, Scene 3. November 26th. —Thepotatoe introduc ed into Flanders. 1660. “That’s a good root !** [ Merry Wives of Wind tor, Act iv, Scene I. November 27th. —Dreadful Tempest in England. 1703. “ Since I was a man Such sheets of fire, such bursts of horrid thunder, Such groans of roaring wind and rain, 1 never Kemember to have heard.’* L/Umg Lear, Act iii. Se ne 2. November 28th. —Earl of Warwick be headed. 1499. “ Thus yields the codar lo the axe’s edge W no”- a aii-J gave shelter to the princely e:igle— L'n ler wh ‘c sha w the romping liou slept.” [3 Henry Vi, Act v, Scene 2. November 29tli, —Cardinal Wolsey died. 1030. “ Full of repentance Continual meditations, teuis and sorrows He gave his honors to the world again Ilis blessed part to heaven, —andslept in peace.” [Henry VIII. Act iv, Scene 2. November 30th. —Jonathan Swift born. 1667. “ Sin *c the littl? wit that, fool- have—was silenced, th • little foolery that wise men have— makes a greater show.” [As you like it, Asti, Scene 2. December Ist.—Marine hospital burned at Brest, great loss of life. 1776. “ Those that can pity, here May if they think it well let fall a tear,” The subject will deserve it. [ Henry Vill, prolostvr. IiMLatEOA&&S-> In this County, by the Rev. As*Chand’er, Mr. Gao. R. McCala, of Abbeville District, ft. C. to Mis* Mary Jane, daughter of S. W. Allen, Esq. of Elbert County. In Dahlonega, on Thursday eVenihfc, 221 n’t, by the Rev. Mr. Wardlaw, Mr. Robert 11. Good* mao, of Athens, to Mbs Cartdino E. Mason, of the former place. Iu Thistle .Dale, Cass county* on the Ist ult., by the Rev. J. Knowles, Mr John It. Freeman, of Jones county, to Miss Mary TANARUS., daughter of Dr. Thomas Hamilton. of Cass county. U S A ?Slgi Jn Madison f ounty, Ga , n Tuesday, Ihe 20th i ult., ]SIO, Mr*. Elisabeth Daniel, wife of Capt : James 1 aniel, aged 3J* years. in Mill dgeviilo, on Saturday, the 24th ult., Rev John Bai lie Davies, in the 54*h year of his In the upper portion of Greenville, .8. C., on j the 13 h ult.-, Mr*. Elizabeth Rush, uFeof Ci pt. ! M. Ru h, in the 82(1 year of her age. RU WEEKLY GAZETTE IS PUBLIBIIED EVERY SATURDAY BY \VM. C. RICHARDS. © - - ■ Ifcif''Office on College Avenue cvn the P. O. - -o© Terms: — Two Dollars per annum, to he paid , strictly inadvance. If payment is not made with in the first six months of a term of subscription, j the price will be Two Dollars and Fifty Cents | —and, if delayed until the 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. LECTURES on (he ATMOSPHERE! BEFORE THE Young Men’s Library Association, [OF AUGUSTA.] BY MR. WILLIAM C. RICHARDS. ON Monday night [Doc 31] Mr. Richards will deliver his Second Discourse upon the Me chan iml Properties of the Atmosphere , embracing the interc t ng topics of Elasticity and Inertia — which will be illustrated by many very interest I ing and imposing experiments. Admission Fee 50 cents. Tickets to be had at ! the Door. *+* On Wednesday Night Dec 5. the third and las’ Le.’ture—up in the Chemical Phenomena of the Atmosphere—with many brilliant demonstra tions. New Printing Establishment! LIDDON kWHELER, HOOK AND .JOB PRINTERS, X t INFORM the public tluit they will “port bSb I their new BOOK, ('AUD AND FANCY KaTaJ RE PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT on tg the Ist of January next. The material Ajp us tlw otfic* i> all new. uii't <f the improved styles, and the Printer* assure tlwir friends aud the public generally, tlmt they will exe ... J [ cute all kinds of Piuxtikg in a style that “■* —> cannot be surpassed, and on the must fav orable terms!! Give them a trial. Authors and others wishing to have Books published, are hereby assured that they can have them done as now and as wei.i. as they ean be at’the North. Send in your orders from abroad, good friends. U. G. LIDDON. C. L. WHFI.ER. Athens, Georgia, Dee. 1, 1849. NEW VOLUME! GREAT IMPROVEMENTS. OX the first of January, 1850, the undersigned will commence anew volume of WHELER’S SOUTHERN MONTHLY MAGAZINE. The improvement* to be introduced cannot but give it it still wider reputation than it has enjoy ed heretofore. Our illustration*, both steel and wood, will be greatly improved, aid all Engra ved expressly for*’ this Magazine! A series of! Portraits of Prominent Southern Men will be giv en—commencing with those of Washington Als ton, and Hon. Judge Lumpkin. OUR CONTRIBUTORS will embrace the best writers at the South, with a few favorite pens from the North. We have great pleasure in announcing a scries of sparkling HUMOROUS SKETCHES, from the pen of J. .1 Hooper, author of “ Capt. 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