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*y gcl tn ciiO'. on the Dnine Authority OF ‘THE V%W *ES*AM*.Nft Bt DAVID BOGUE. • ‘ *a*meefooooo* The Penmtn of the New Testament wrote with Ease on every Subject . ‘There are some subjects on whjch Hls exceedingly difficult to write : # Tbe strongest mind is seen to labor ; gnd the theme to be too great for its energies. The apostles treated the highest and most difficult topics on which men can employ their pens But their manner fills me with aston shment. They are always at their ease. They never appear embarrass ed, dr at a loss either for ideas or tor words. The necessity they some times are dnder to add expression to •expression, in order to convey their 4 deas fully, is not owing to anjr de fect iivtheir minds, but to the insuf ficiency of language fuller to convey ’ their thoughts. W hether they speak ©f God orpnan, of things past or things to come, of HeaVen or HeH, of the divine purposes or acts, they Appear quite at home, and are fully acquainted with their subject, so far it should seem they design to treat it. This isrtb common attainment; and when we consider who the wri ters were,—nor learned sages* des cehdmg from the schools of philoso phy- hut fishermen Trow their boats, at the lake of T>berias ; and that m ‘treaties the ‘moist difficult of all sub jects .they discover the hand of a Unaster drawing his sketch with in imitable ease what shall vwe say . Jit least that they were very extraor dinary men. As there iyere many United in composing the book ; and gll appear to have possessed this qual ity in an equal degree, the case is still more remarkable Let it be thrown into the scale, of evidence : it will be . found not destitute of weight. * ‘ s t mch>— •’ *- ‘ The serious Spirit with which the Apostles write gives Weight to their ‘Testimony . It is exceedingly remarkable that) jacn should bt -l>h to infuse their spirit into tin ir writings, as >ye daily feel hem do into their conversation. It ? : t IVom. their pages upon ;ou. i!» -c- v. e perceue whatman* lit * v v V are. In this/quality there , which excels the :!■ Ke w ;i’s m and >o writers who more ‘ ,afy displty their true char acter. ‘-;v; nnage. of their souls is stamped upon their hallowed volume. Eve ry attentive readerv/ill observe that jLhejr habitual frame in writing is» what I know not better how to express, tbanbv the word seriousness* Other authors of those ancient da vs shew a diversity of temper. Some times they are lively, sometimes grave, sometimes we observe seri ousness j at othor times levity. Rut these men of Gallilee are ways serious and in earnest. They Jeel the influence of God Upofl’ theil* hearts; they are constantly devout 5 and Their writings breathe the boost piety. Not a line escapes* them which discover the absence of reverence for tod. It has been frequently observed* thatrnen who write with the greatest seriousness, are apt to discover a se verity of disposition towards others, Which has, much of the appearance of dislike, or even hatred. But the writers of the New Testament, to the deepest arid most constant serious tjnite the purest and most servant be nevolence. Love is never a stranger to their breast. They express thel tiederefit pity for those who are des titute of just-sentiments and dispo sitions towards God and man ; and display, in union with their jcyer cnee for God, that exalted spirit of •genii! 0 cpiiiian th ropy.which the world had never seen, and which no kooks written s.ncc m similar circumstan ces have ever displayed, If such men be tajubivii v witnesses, who T arc ? * ‘'. v). ‘ fr£j&4*''ickt£‘hiTy f 14% i Isen.ic Action i‘;, British ori . iheir retreat- from . left twenty-two mu; who werfc not able •to keep >4ct with the mam army, a f&ort disnnci in the rear. Colonel Cress, of Prince George county, ob* serfciUi ui h eated situation, t\ly collected about 14 of |he neigh** boring raifltia, and when he came up with the enemy orde red his men to fire and kill every damned rascal oif the straggling bund. The British being panic struck with this ordef and the firmness with which, it was uttered laid doWn their arms, but as Colonel Cross and his bhtve com* rades advanced, to si*ze them, they were resumed and hastily level led with an intentionto fire. “ This did not intimidate our men, but on the contrary gave an impetus to their movements* They boldly pushed forward, when the enemy again laid down their arms. This had scarcely been done before they again took them up. Conduct such as this so provoked Cel Cross that he ordered his small but determin ed party to charge bayorfet and give the and «'■ ■ and rascals no quarters. They accordingly advanced with a steadiness and composure, which e vinced their resolution to die or conquer, and when in the act of char ging, the enemy again threw down their arms It begged lustily for mer cy. This was granted, and they were made prisoners of war. Col. Cross then conducted them to his house and entertained them at his hospita ble boat'd. T hey afterwards told hip*, they wouid have surrendered when he ordered them to be first attacked, but lrom his fierce and threatening looks they expected nothing short of death. In this small affair 14 raw militia captured twenty-two of Wel lington's choice troops, well armed and equipped. If our militia would generally act in this manner w p should soon rid the land of a set of cut throats and plunderers, y . \ « :' f i EVENTS AT PLATTSBORG. Extract of a letter to a gentleman in v Boston , dated Burlington, Sept . 15. “ Commodore Macdonough is a religious man as well as a hero, and prayed with his brave men on the morning of the victory He was ask ed how he escaped amidst such carnage; and replied^pointing Wtoi heaven, there is a power above which determines the fate of man« j. He had repeatedly to work his own guns, when the men at them were shot, and three times he was driyen across the deck by splinters, Jk c. The Steward’s wife of the British ship was on board, and unfortunate ly killed in the battle. “ It is said, but Lthink an exagera tion, that Macdonough took ntore prisoners than he had men. i6 At one time dth-ing, the, Macdonough had all his guns on one side but two dismounted, when he wore his ship. The enemy endea voring to do the same, failed and gavetis an opportunity to rake him^ “ Our superior gunnery is again proved, as the enemy had two to one of ours killed or wounded, and they had locks to their guns which we had not. “The gallics did but little, and the enemy’s gailies which were dis tant spectators, pulled off when they saw their fleet was beaten; , A rooster was on the shrouds off the Saratoga, and repeatedly crowed* which animated the sailors, as they considered it a good omen. V **The Saranac has been a fine place for our militia, for'on the banks was nearly all the execution done* The enemy repeatedly attempted to yßrabt but were repulsed every time but when a few officers and men got over, they afterwards surrender ed to our men. Sir George retreat* ed with out calling them in. Four Lieutenants are here [Baker’s] on their parole. They speak in terms of admiration of the kindness of comb, but are very severe in their remarks on their Sir George- They say had Wellington or even Bris bane, whom they term a fire eatery commanded they would have had Plattsburg Forts. They say they have beaten the cleverest soldiers in the world and have now been taken by a rabble . “ The Vermont mifitf&are ry Cum ing; bur the New York militia are , still flocking to Plattsburg. As thfcrc are-but regulars enough to man the forts. Mapy deserters came into Plattsburg many more in the woods. Brooks has greatly distinguished ; himself at Platts- 0 V-y; SHERIFFS SAUL -~v —, Will be sold on the first Tuesday in November next. at the Cqurt House v of Jacks to county, between the usual hours, the /Mowing properly , Vi 7. » :^' v ’ V*. ‘'■'*- * ,-KV : C; - ; A negro woman named Caty, le vied on by a constable as the proper ty of John Cunningham at the in stance of Joseph Parker, by virtue of an execution irom the Justices court and returned to Sheriffl>y the constable. .4 ,r . V W. MKTNNEY, . ( {'y Sheriff. September 23, 1814. COLLECTS U’s SALE. . WILL BE SOLD At the Court House in Jackson County , on the first Tuesday in February next, the following tract of landy or as much thereof as will satisjy the tab due thereon with :ost+— 4 Jjight hundred Sc forty acres of land, grant ed to Joseph Wilson, lying op the Mulberry Fork of the Oconee river, estimated and re turned as the third quality high land, three freeholders) adjoining and bounded N. E. by Thomas M‘Calls lands and vacant land, S. E. by Jesse Lee’s land, S. W by Luckie and Sewright’s, and on the other side by .surveyed land—the above land in de i fault for the year 1812, tax dte 2 dollars & 52 cents. C JOSEPH LITTLE, T.C. J. C fflmgtwt >IL 4814. v NOTICE. persons are notified that the only legal title to the lands formerly averred by Zachariah Cox. in the County of Jackson, is now vested in the subscribers All applications for sent or purchase must be made to her, as no person else is authorized to make any contract m regard to said lands. - ANN COX. Washington , 18 ih July, 1814. notice* ALL persons indebted to the es tate of Jane Patton, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those to whom the estate is indebted will present their accounts for pay ment within tfTe time prescribed by law to - THOMAS HILL, Executor. September 8, 1814. -V. ’ ‘;<[ _ | . _ * NOTICE, £"” & Left my plantation about the first of July, a negro man named Phill, to the estate of HenryTope, formerly the property of BJr* Hatchett, a blacksmith by trade, about 45 years old—any per son that will apprehend said fallow and confine him so that I can get him by the first day of November shall receive a reward of ten dollars by me . * 8L... , ALEX’*. S. JOHNSON. September 12, 1814. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE. That on the 1 2th day of February ’ ! 815, there will be sold at the house l of J°hn Roberts , deceased. in Clark county, the following property. O/zf.y SIX Negroes, to wit—two boys, Ode woman and her three children. Terras twelve months credit with bond and approved security. . AVERY ROBERTS, i Administrator. September 5, 1815. / WILL BE SOLD, ! “ tin Thursday the 2 7th of October o n Clouds Creek , Oglethorpe county, a ( the plantation of James Garrett, dee. allsht perishable property of said dec. CONSISTING of Negroes, Hor ses, Cattle, Hogs, Household & Kitchen Furniture, and many other articles too tedious to me atio n. Ore and - will be given until the 25th day ©f December,. \slo. by the purcha sers giving notes under thirty dol lars, with approyed security.—Also the plantation to be rented. BRITTON SANDERS, Ex’r. September 1% 1814. WILL BE SOLD To the Highest- Bidder on Friday the ASth of November next, at the plan* tat ion of Henry Morgan, deceased. 9 in Oglethorpe county. t ALL the personal property of said deceased, consisting of horses, cows, hogs and sheep, household and kitchen furniture with other tides too tedious? to mention. >* . t ! 4 HENRIETTA MORGAN, AdzuaisttfttiiK.- Septerahe. SC. lsl4. ‘ 4 exesutoits * ■ - ‘ ‘ Chi Monday the \2thdajftf December, next , will be sold to the Highent Didder on a credit of twelve months <n the late residence of Sarah of Madisdn county, deceased, /\xL» the residue of the estates of Wm, 8c Sarah .Stokes,consisting of a number of likely born country ne<* groes, horses, oxen and ox cart, plantation tools and farming utensils* oats, fodder and about three or four hundred barrels of corn. 4 ALSO, One Tract of Land in said county, with tolerable improvements, con taining two hundred Sc three acres. Notes with approved security will be required. x WM. M. STOKES, Surviving Executor of Wm". Stokes, deceased. and Executor of Sarah Stokes. October Ist, 1814. - J 3t > **” ■■ —■ ■■* “ «"■» 1 ——, mmtknm ADMINISTUATOK's sale. In pursuance in an Order of the Infe. Wior Court of Jasper County, WILL BE SOLD In the town of Monticello, on Juts . I ™ 25 th of October next, within the Usual hours**. ONL Lot of Lund containing two hundred two and a half acres, No* 67, 15th District, joining Gilbert Shaw and others, being all the pro petty of James Pinson, to be sold for the benefit of the heirs creditors of said deceased* 1 erms, one half lobe paid in hand after C balance twelve months there- A. G ATKINSON, Adopt, August 12, 1814. AT TENTIOnT” Attendanck will be given by Collector oL the Revenue for the Fifth Collection District of Geor g*;u on Monday the 24th iustant at Ogle*thorps court houae. on Wed. nesday the 2Gtb. at Morgan court house, and on Thursday the 27th at Llafke Court house, in order to col lect duty on Stiijs, Carriages and Licences. J M. C. MONTGOMERY, _ C. R; 5 c. D. Grf October 1, 1814. NOTICE. —*- **” if., L ‘ * - - „• J ‘ s’**! WILL BE SOLD To the Highest Bidder on Saturday thee -29 th of October next, <u tby house of Free ilia Stricklaud in Frank lin county , A tar t of the personal property of the estate of Jacob Strickland, de ceased, cbnsistrbg of one pair of Mill Stones, and Saw Mill Irons, on Cotton Gin, somewhat worn, and op* Dutch Fan, worn. Tefrms mad* known on the day of safe. HARDY STRICKLAND, % t Executor. September 6, iBl4. ‘. ‘:Jf “~~ ~— *’ A List of Letters remaining in tho Post-Office at Athens, Ut day of f ‘September, I*l4. A. Willi's Atkins, Elizabeth Allen. B. Vine Sewell or Mr. Billups, Jatltes Joseph- Sevan, 2, Sarah Banks to a. C. Lucy Clarke, Adams Cousins. D. William Darfs. E. George Evans. G. Jourdan Ginn, Doc. John Geradine. H. Mrs. Elizabeth Heird, Mrs. Jud/ Harvie, Maj. Everet. Hamilton, 2, Hannah. Bunion. j. Miss Alithea M. Jones, Joseph Jaskson, Emanuel Jones. K. Peyton King, 2. ,y ]VI. Mary Moss, Francis Men weather. O. James Ormond. 1 R. Rev. James Rogers* John Richard* sort, 3. T. Thomas Thompson. W. Notley Wortham. JAMES D. COLE, P. M. -a ._Wr.iT. ■ i V A List of Letters remaining: in the - Post Office at Watkin.svrfle, Whiclv ii wot taken out before the Ut day of January next/ will be sent toj the General Post Office. Ist os October, 1514. A. Willis Atkins. . B. John Beasley, Samuel Brown^ C. William Cox, Drury Cooper. : E. Joseph Ector. H. Knock Hinson, Joshua Hightower.’ J, Mrs AntvW Jones. Thomas Lamar, John Lovejoy. M - Liitlcioti Mfeeks, Robert Martin, John Martina tie, M a.lcoins M-Leod. N. Eiiska Mail, Edward Nickson. ’ Reuljen Stephens, 2; Mordicai Shac kleford. James C. Steele; T. Mrs. Sarah Twining. ‘ V. RichahJ Vandervord. .v t , W- James Wheeler, James Williams. \ “ war. WRIGHT* B. ME