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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. MARRIED, on Sunday evening tost, Mr. Brno , ts Edgefield , to Miss Sallt Armstrong, of this fducr. m Burke County on Sunday the 7th inst. Mr. Holmes G. Bosth'ick , to Miss Mart Ann Jones, both of said County. DIED, on Tuesday morning the 15 th inst. Mr. John CorTeltou , son of Mr. Harmonius Corleluou, of Middlesex coun ty, A^w-Jersey ; for some time flast a resident of this filace....Cut off in the bloom of youth , from his relatives and friends, after having been confined to his room but about twenty hours....he has left a lesson to us, to be fire fared, for sue know not how soon we may be summoned to “ that bourne from whence no travel ler returns .” . EDGIN’ MOUNGER, Esq, late Treasurer of this State, is appointed, by the President of the United States, Col lector for this port... Mr. Mounter, was yesterday qualified, before his honor the District Judge. Sav. pap. Sept- 9. Captain Whitby, of the British fri gate Leander, w is challenged at Hali fax by an American gentleman. He declined it by saying that his duty to his sovereign forbid it—He has since been br uided with the epithet of cow ard.—Phil. True American. By an arrival at New-York, we un derstand that a Newbury port schooner was upset in Chesapeake Bay, and all the crew, except the captain and two seamen, were lost. The vessel drifted ashore at Point Lookout. Charleston , Sefit. 5. Captain Johnson, of the brig Fox, has furnished us with the following statement of the capture of the Spanish frigate Le Pomona , on the 23d ult. after a short, but perhaps one of the most brilliant actions, which the annals of the British navy can afford.—lt was fur nished Capt. Johnson by Capt. Bris bane, of the British frigate Arethusa. On the 23d of August, in company with the frigate Anson , they discovered a strange ship, and immediately made all sail in chase, at first taking her for the Spanish 74, which is continually run ning in and out of the Havanna, when the signal was made for laying her on board. She ran in and anchored under the guns of a fort, a small distance to leeward of Havanna, which mounted 16 guns, tbirtv-six pounders; and she was supported by twelve gun boats, each mounting a tvventy-lour pounder forward and a nine pounder aft, and each manned with 100 men. At 11 a. ?i. the Arethusa ran close in shore, and anchored within pistol shot of the fri gate ; a general action instantly com menced, and in the course of 20 min utes the frigate struck ; —During the action 7 of the gun boats were sunk. Sc three of them blew up, the other two were run on shore. The fort also, from some accident, blew up in the engage ment. The Arethusa was set on fire in the action, by red hot shot from the fort, and several of her men were wounded by the explosion of some gun powder, inconsequence.—There were but two men killed on board the Arethu sa ; Captain Brisbane, his first lieu tenant, the lieutenant of marines, and 30 seamen, were wounded. On board the Le Pomona, the captain and 70 men were killed, and 30 wounded, several of which had since died of their wounds. The frigate Anson lay off as a reserved did not approach the enemy till after the frigate had struck. The Le Pomona mounted 42 guns, with 340 men, and was from Vera Cruz, with a valuable cargo of specie and plate* It was stated she had cn board one mil lion of dollars, several trunks and box es of which were removed on board the Arethusa, after the action, together with part of the plate. The Arethusa mounts hut 32 guns. Capt Brisbane lamented his inability to save any of the seamen on board the Gun-boa's that sunk, which together with those on board the boats that blew up, he supposed must have amounted to nearly 1000 men, be sides those that were killed on board the frigate, and blown up in the fort. AUGUSTA PRICE-CURREAT. Cotton . - . . . 18 to 19 Tobacco g 3 50 flour § 8 to 9 bl. Corn Meal . . . . 87 1-2 cents. Salt 1 to 1 25 Bces-wax 31 1-4 Thomas Burdell, Rcsfiecfully informs his friends and the fiublic , that he has received at his Store , BROAD-STREET, AN EXTENSIVE AND EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE ....CONSISTING 0F.... BLUE, Drab,Green & Mixed Plains, Blue, Drab, Green and Mixed • Forrest Cloths, 5-4 and 6-4 Coarse and Second Drab, Blue, Brown, Green Sc mixed cloths, Superfine, Blue, Brown, Green, Drab and mixed cloths, ’ Second and Superfine Kerseymeres, Coatings, Flannels and Baiz«s, Bombazette, Durant and Calimancocs, Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hosiery, Dimity, Marseilles and Jeans, j Cambricksand Muslins, Brown and White Irish Linen, PlatilFis, Listadoes, and Rowens, Calicoes and Chintz, J Silks of various kinds, I Purple , £c \ Silk Velvets , | I- ust Green 7 A few set of Tea China, 45 pieces each, Lace Scarfs, very elegant, Ditto 5-4 Shawls, Ditto 7-4 Veils, J Ditto Bosoms, j Ditto Caps, ; Ditto Sleeves and Sleeve Patterns, Ditto Cloaks, En Elegant Assortment of LACES AND EDGINGS, I Lace Bambrick, j Ditto Muslins, | Ditto Ci apes and Plains do. j Leno and Picket Muslins, Leno Caps and Shawls, Ribbons, Cortland Tassels, Flowers and Feathers, Knotted Cotton Trimmings, Damask Shawls, Nett Shawls, j Adelphi Thread, ••••ALSO.... A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Ironmongery and Saddlery, 'And a gr«at"humberof Tither articles, all of which are offered low for cash or j approved notes at 90 days- September 20. 9 Jones & Semmes’s COMMISSION WARE-HOUSE U STORES 1 ARE NOW IN COMPLETE ORDER FOR THE RECEPTION OF ALL KINDS OF Goods & Produce, j Either coming ufi or going down the river; j They are making an addition to their Cotton Ware House, ! V. liich will enable them in a few days to store at least 5000 Bales of COri ON.— Their attention to the business of those who may please to favor them with their custom, will be unremitted. Their rates of Storage will be as low as any in Augusta. THEY ALSO HAVE OA HAND AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS and groceries, >t Selected by themselves from the best Northern markets—which they offer for sale by Wholesale and Ratail, on low and liberal terms. September 20. 9 AUGUSTA U SAVANNAH Line of Stages. nPHE Augusta and Savannah line of j; X Stages will be continued by the j subscriber, who trusts his unremitting * attention to the LINE, in endeavoring ! < to render passengers safe and comfort able, will secure him a coutinuance of i public patronage. He at the same time informs them that the STAGE- : OFFICE is removed from Ashton’s Tavern, to Mrs. LONGSTREET’S ] Boarding-House- LEWIS CALFREY. September 20. 9 Colhoun & Wilson, I HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM NEIV- YORK & PHILADELPHIA , and now opening at their Store , next door to Mcatrs. John Pox , £s* Co. A CHOICE SELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING GOODS, which will be sold very low for CASH OR PRODUCE VIZ: SUPERFINE Cloths 8t Cassitneres, Fine and Coarse Cloths, Mixed Plains, Kendal Cottons, Rose and Striped Blankets, Calamancoes and Durants, Bombazines and Bombazetts, Florentine, Crapes and l’ealongs, Silk and Cotton Suspenders, Corduroys, Velveteens and Thicksets, Mens’ and Womens’ Cotton Hose, M.ens’ Worsted ditto. Dimities and Janes, Irish and Brown Linens, Silk and Cotton Umbrellas, Long Lawns and Cambric, Laced Cambric, Jaconet, j £ Vein, < £ Book, [ £ Leno, | '£ Black Cambric J Leno Veils and Shawls, Black Love do. and Veils, Silk Chambray Muslin, Cotton do. do. ■ » Synchews, Pic Nic Gloves, W hite and Colored Cotton Gloves, Bandanna Handkerchiefs, Linen and Cambric ditto. Ribbons and Silk, Laces and Edging, Printed Callicoes, Chintz Shawls, Marseilles Waistcoating, Morocco and Kid Slippers, Misses Morocco ditto. Mens’ Fine and Coarse Shoes, Boots and Bootees, Boot Legs and Calf Skins, Saddles and Bridles, Saddle Baggs, Mens’ Plated Hats, Tabie Knives and Forks, Pen and Pocket Knives, Shoe Knives, Tea Trays and Bread Baskets, Shovels and Tongues, Trace Chains and Weeding Hoes, Nails, 6,8, 10, 12, 20, Cbtton Bagging, AND SOME USEFUL BOOKS, With a great variety of articles too tedious to enumerate, making in the whole a complete assortment. ALSO, AN ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES: VIZ : BROWN 8c LOAF SUGARS, SHERRY WINE, COGNIAC BRANDY, COFFEE, PEPPER, ALSPICE, Bcc. Augusta, September 20. 9 10 Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY or Stolen from Joel Parish, Greene county, on Thurs day the fifth of August, an African boy by the name of GOLLAR, he had on a very good hat, a pair of white home spun pantaloons, and acoperas ground-’ ed vest, with a blue piece in the back, also a mixt coat that is about half worn, he carried with him a very good Blank et and some other clothing ; he has a very pleasant countenance and remark ably black, no marks of his country re collected. A reward of twenty-five Dollars will be paid for the boy if stol en, and fifty dollars for tiie boy and thief. JONATHAN PARISH. Columbia court-house, ? September 20, 1806. 5 9 —■ ■— T-.■ ■ *■ GEORGIA , Richmond County . WHEREAS George S. Houston has applied for letters of admin istration on the goods and effects of John Cortelyou, late of the city of Au gusta, deceased. THESE are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and ap pear at a Court of Ordinary to be held in and for the county aforesaid, on the first Monday in November next, then and there to shew cause, (if any they have) why said letters should not be i granted. Given under my hand at office this i 19th day of September, 1806. ISAAC HERBERT. | A BARGAIN. THE subscriber offers for sale, his well known PLANTATION and tract of LAND (in Martintown) where on he at present lives ; containing four hundred and fifty acres, with a very comfortable two story Dwelling House, and an excellent Kitchen underneath it, together with all necessary out build ings. ALSO, an extensive Orchard of young bearing Peach Tices, and u sufficient quantity of open land for cul tivation, and nicely prepared for farm ing. And for the information of the lew, who are not personally acquainted with this valuable situation, the subscri ber will only observe, that, in point of health and beauty, there are but few plans in the back country that excel it. ALSO, 167 Acres of wood laid, on Gunnels’ Creek, not far distant from Martintown—All of which maybe had low lor Cash, or in exchange for Afri can negroes. For further particulars apply to the subscriber. Barkley Martin. Martintown , (S. C.) ) September 13. 5 lm At an Lxtra Meeting of Council* September 9th, 1806. The/Mowing Resolutions were entered into. RESOLVED by the City Council of Augusta, that in all cases where doubts may arise with respect to slaves following any useful occupation for the sole use of his master, he shall be brought before the Council where he shall prove by his said master, or the person hiring him from Ids owner, that he is in his immediate employ, and that he receives the emolument arising for his (the said slaves) work, and in order to prevent the Council from being called together in like cases, he may be taken before any two members of the Council wbo shall have tile power of determin ing. Resolved, that no person with in the limits of the City of Augusta, shall have the privilege of hiring a slave to any person t.f colour, under any con sideration whatever—tinder a penalty not exceeding twenty-five dollars for every such offence. Extract from the Minutes. PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF COUNCIL. N. W. HERBERT, Clerk c. c. September 13. 3t 7 Factorage AND COMMISSION BUSINESS. THE subscribers having entered in to partnership, under the firm of BARRETT b 5 SIMS, in the above line of business, in this ci ty, informs their friends and the public in general, that they shall continue to occupy the same stores, as heretofore occupied by Thomas Barrett, where they are erecting, in addition, a large Cotton Warehouse, which will afford them room to store 5000 Bales of Cotton at one time, secure from the weather. Thomas Barrett , Benjamin Sims. Augusta, August 30. eowtf. 6 notice: * AFTER the expiration of nine tnonths, application will be made to the honorable Inferior Court of Burke county, for leave to sell the re maining part of the real estate of John Mitehell, deceased, viz: l 1 our tracts c*f Land adjoining each other,containing 590 acres,bound ed south by lands belonging to the town of Waynesborough, north by William Urquhart s land, west by Wil liam Douglass, and east by D. R. Elli ott’s land, sold for the benefit of the heirs. MARY MITCHELL, Ex'rix. JOHN WHITEHEAD,? , JOHN F. MITCHELL, $ Exr . *' January 4. lam.9m. LOST, ' ON Saturday the 19th instant, be tween Mr. Willborns and Little River, on the road leading from Augus ta, to Washington, a Red Morocco pocket book, containing sundry letters, among them one to Governor Milledge, and one to George F. Randolph, likewise two notes of hand, given by Chatten D. Scrog gins to Claudius Magnan, with sundry other paper*—any person leaving the same at Col. W illis’s in Washington, or at this office, shall be generously rewarded. July 26. j