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BY GARDNER & BARROW. THE GEORGIA IHIRROR, U published every Friday, in Faomh.ce, •Stewart county, Ga. at THREE DODLARS a vear, if paid in advance, or FOUR DOLLARS, if not paid until the end of the year. Advkutiskmknts will be conspicuously inserted t One Dollar per square, (15 lines) the first, and '*o cents for each subsequent insertion. Nothing under 15 lines will be considered Iras than a , ! u are. A deduction will be made for yearly ad vertisements. Ml advertisements handed in for publication without < limitation, will be published till forbid, and charged accordingly. Sales of Laud and Negroes by Executors, Ad ministrators and Guardians, are required by law t 0 be advertised in a public Gazette, sixty days previous to the day of sale. 'Hie sale of Personal property must be adver ted in like manner forty days. Notice to Debtors and Creditors of au estate must be published forty days. Notice that application will be made to the Court of Or Unary for leave to sell Land and Ne "roes, must be published weekly for four months. ryp- ah L Uters on business must be post i>ai<) to insure attention. p-gsT* From the Southern Lit< rary Messenger. POCAHONTAS. TSIE INDIAN PRINCESS. . There once stood, and I trust there yet stands, woum the limits of the town of Petersburg, on the north bank of the Appomattox, within a few l , t of the margin of the river, a large dark gray some of a conical form, about five feet in height, a , i somewhat more in diameter. On the side un.oh looks to the east, three feet above the ground, there is an oval excavation about twelve inch is across, and halt as many in depth. The -tone is solitary, and lifts itself conspicuously a buve the level of the earth. It is called the Basin ~f Pocahontas, and except in very dry weather i, seldom without water. ilow often in the days oi youthful iiuujjiuiitioii have I leaned against that a ir cdrock, and as iuv fluey warmed with leininis ecnees of our colonial history, have 1 figured to mvself the form of this beauteous princess, me ditating the protection ot the white tnan, ttoiii ..... v-ies <,7 her ferocious countrymen, ami the veu g.maace of her father advancing to her ablutions, and perhaps lift'tig up her orisons to the Great Nolrit for the welfare of the whiteman, as standing ’ ,* -i—l towards the orient, radi ant with penenletj inesscu & - 1 know not wherefore it is, but T could never c.i.iteaiplate any of the evidences of the former greatness or present debasement of that doomed iaee, wh >, v. h.*.; ibis co.itln *nt was one vast wilder ness of nature, uncultivated and unfrequented, trod amid its solitude rejoicing in their illimitable svay, that my mind did not instantly revert to the virtues and the sufferings of this amiable child of nature, the* Princess Pocahontas. In festive com t nemo rat ion of the first settlement of the colony, 1 haves.oxl among the ruins of Jamestown, and shrinking from the voice of revelry, 1 have lingered jsmou" tfi: broken fragments of rod stone tablets upon the graves of the early colonists, and my heart has been oppros >cd with melancholy feelings, when loaning upon the dark green vine festooned around th * tottering ruins of th** church, 1 have though*, of the late of this Indian girl, and of her perilous scr.'icc. tv tlie white man. At Cobbs, in the cottutv of Chesterfield, one of the most beau tiful sites on the ?o.;theru waters, arid one of the earliest private settlements of the colony, how of ten has its former proprietor, my friend L. and my self, stood beneath t ie melancholy shade of the cedars, i*i the midst of graves of her dependants ? On • by otic w ■ have seen them passing away, and assisted at the last mournful rites. From the cem etery we have passed to the ancient picture-galle ry, to look upon the sombre features of Rolfe frowning from the pealed and tattered canvass, and to dwell upon the interesting countenance ot Po cahontas, which is still believed to have been her veritable portrait, though denounced by one ot her lineal descendants as a “tawny mulatto.” The paintings were as large as life, and well executed, tiia .i' iin aNtatß of utter decay. Copies have been taken bv Sully, and have no doubt been multiplied as well in Europe as in this country. Often has rhe tasteful traveller turned from the great south ern route, to view these original portraits ot Rolfe and Pocahontas, and to tread amid the gravestones of her descendants in the neat and lonely burial ground. How often do the incidents of ordinary life transcend the wildest fictions of romance? Who ga\x to this dark daughter of the red man, nur tured in the wigm&n of the savage, and familiar with blood, those gentle emotions, those gener ous foe hugs, that delicate sensibility, that maiden ly decorum, and yet princely and exalted heroism, which have ranked this Indian girl among the loftiest of he: sex in any age or clime, —in “Pay nitn land or Christendie !” Even in her girlhood, nt the early age of twelve, we find her daring the displeasure of her father; and when the head of Smith, the hereditary foe of her race, was upon the deathstone, and the club uplifted, she threw her infant arms around the devoted white mart, «ind bade them strike at both. The stern bosom of Powhatan was moved by the appeal, and Ins vengeance suspended. How often when tli * colo ny at Jamestown was famishing, did she supply them abundantly with provisions? Even after she had incurred the displeasure of her royal father, and had been banished from his presence, 'and after she had been betrayed by her friends, aud was seized by Argali, her attachment to the white man continued, until she was finally mar ried to Rolfe, and visited England, Ilowpauilul- ly interesting was her interview with Captain Smith in London ? She had been told that he was dead, when to her astonishment he called upon her, but such was the repulsive coldness of his manner, that she turned from him, and burying up her lace in her hands, she burst into tears. But the most perilous service which this daring girl rendered to the colonists wasiu the fourteenth year of her age, when Powhatan having invited •Snath to his settlement, on a hospitable visit, de signed to massacre that leader and his whole band. Pocahontas eluding the vigilance of her liiends, traversed the forest in the darkness of the night, to reveal his intentions to Smith. 1 It was in com memoration of that signal service, that the Inflow ing unpretending lines were written many years ago, by one who deeply admired the heroism ot tins untutored child of tlie wilderness. THE PRESERVATION OF THE EARLY COLONISTS FROM MASSACRE. “Whether this intervention of Pocahontas be imputed to tin* softer sympathies of the heart, or to generous sorrow.” Burke's History of Virgina. Full dark was tlie night, and the wild wind was high, Not a star to be seen on the cloud-covered sky, And the eagle had gone to his rest; Each beast had retired to covert or cave.t The colonists slept in their barks on the wave, Or they slept on the barren earth’s breast. No sound could disquiet their slumbers so sweet; They dreamed not ut danger, yet feared uot to meet, For the sons of the ocean were brave ; And Smith was among them, their captain was he, And a braver ne’er whirled the sword of the free In battle, hr land, or on wave. To Powhatan’s presence these strangers had ThroughYorest and glen, and thro’ each desert scene, \Vi,h fearful petition they went. And Powhatan told them that peace should be then, . Ilis words seemed sincere, and his promises fair, But they knew not his savage mtent. Virginia remembers liow hollow ti.ev weie, As fickle as sumbeam that wantons in air,— But the colonists fie nn *J ii *m sincera. For t’m’ Powhatan i romised Ins friendship and A treacherous plot to destroy then: no laid, Wh n no treadr runs plot they could fear. On th t very night while the colonists sleep, Nor and .'.n it befitting their vigils Id keep, Each man was to meet with his fate. The sovereign savage had led out his band, His tomahawk furious each grasped in his hand, hate “To tl: ' white men, death, carnage, and hate, as they yeii! ’ The savage sounds echoed thru’ forest ana dull, “To the white men, death, carnage, and hat * But he I not, brave colonists, a- atli is not near, While i royal prince s * your friend do no uot fear, Pocahontas will screen you from fate. She had heard, when his council surrounded her su*e, As they met toe insult by th'* wintcry fire, ‘T.iat rim th and his crew were to fall: She had scon him, she knew him, and sometimes her heart For his dangers would feel an unusual part, Ail she ch ;rLli 1 th: colonists a!!. Whilst her father was arming his murderous band, And exclaiming “exterminate all from this land, Who will dare to uVtmd : on our right,— Strike, murder, anfi scalp—fight t.ie fi '*s around, Bid the war-v, hoop of death give its terrible sound, Not a white mail shall live out this night;” Unnoticed she left them, anil hastened awa\, She recked not die mountain, or thicket, or spray, Nor darkness she heeded, nor storm. All breathless she reacne 1 where the colonists were. They dreamed not that Powhatan’s daughter was there, They dreamed not of savage alarm. Their leader in haste then the heroine found, The sky was his cover, his bed was the ground. And beside him his armor was laid. “Awake tlice, brave chief,” cried the Indian maid, “Awake thee, mv hero, or Powhatan’s blade Will number thy crew with the dead. “lie comes with his tribe to o’env helm your whole host, Ilis savages wind by the dark river coast. To surround you, aud massacre all. Then haste, to his bark lei each soidiei repair, Ami put off from the land, lor the foemeu aie near,— Oh haste, or the colonists fall. “Nor call ino a traitor, because for thy sake I have traversed the forest thro’ thic.iet and brake To tell thee my father’s design. To have seen thee expire bemvitli liis fell stroke. And thy followers all, my poor heart would have broke, , ~ And the col l sleep of death had been mine. “T have saved thee before from his terrible ire, When the clqb was uplifted, and kindled the fire, And thy death was decreed by his oath; Thy head on the block as my arms did entwine, Between it and the club 1 then interposed mine, And I told them to strike at us both. “Then believe me, my Chieftain, and hasten away; FLORENCE, GA. FRIDAY', APRIL 27, 1838 I return, or suspicion will blacken my stay, And the morning my embassy tell. May thy God e’er protect thee, and give thee his aid,— Oh, live mindful of ine, tho’ a poor Indian maid— Pocahontas now bids thee farewell!” From tl.e Southern Literary Messenger. EXTRACTS FROM GLEANINGS ON THE WAY. BY Q. P. of N. C. America; Coup d’osil of *‘my tour;” Philadel phia; its plan; Public Buddings; Ladies; Flowers and Music ; Intercourse with strangers; University; Hospital; Bail ai Mrs. C** * Sieigh-ridir.g. America T happy, fortunate, prosperous Ameri ca ! As the child loves its mother, so 1 love thee. Ere I was let loose from the prison-walls of a uni versity, I had promised to tread your rich and pro ductive soil; to see your young and vigorous peo ple ; your cites, towns aud villages; to roam through your unknown forests; to glide down your beautiful and majestic rivers ; to climb your lofty mountains and behold the surrounding scene ry. The grand, the curious aud beautiful of fo reign climes may induce many of thy sons to leave their blessed home ,ignorant of the beauties of their own country, but they offer not the same at tractions to me, Give me to seethe sublime and beautiful in natuiO*—the rocks and torrents, forests, and mountains, hills, vales and grassy plains that are found in my own le ely land-—give me to know and love my country, and I ask no more. I have visited in “my tour 1 ’ the fertile fields of the sunny South, find enjoyed in that land of ease and elegance tire'kindness and hospitality of the people. I have halted in Philadelphia; the city of beauty ; where more elegant figures and lovely faces are seen than any where in the Union ; eat my ice-cream at Parkinson’s; become acquainted with the intelligent aud accomplished of that mast delightful city, and charmed with their society. 1 have travelled through the beautifully cultivated country of Eastern Pennsylvania, A lingered on the banks of the romantic Susq ichauna. I have btav:- ly ascended ami desec led, on inclined planes, the Alleghany mountains, and refreshed myself at the “Summit l louse.” 1 have "embarked at Pittsburg, •floated down “La Belle Riviere”—the Ohio, and stemmed the powerful current of the Mississippi. I have wandered over the extensive prairies of the West, lodged in the wigwvim of the red man. In the light canoe of the ludhuvl have moved, with, a quick and equal sweep, over the still and quiet waters, lit by Heaven’s beautiful lamp, and lauded myself in some paradisian scene. 1 have skim l'nid over the suil-c.*.vereu lakes of the North, felt m y “ littleness ” at mighty Niagara, drank my glass cf water at fashionable Saratoga, and read the lad literary work in Boston. I have glided down the grand, romantic am. classical Hudson, lauded at New York ; the great commercial emporium of „„„ n insn’i* njvr.iflwav, and forced my steps through the dense masses ot living beings which throng that elegant street. 1 have listened to the last piece of music sung by a charming lady iretire “Monumental City,” stood within the Seu al? Chamber at Washington and heard the elo quence of the nation. 1 have surveyed from the Capitol, in Richmond, the picturesque scene ry of tlie surrounding country, bathed my limbs in the Hot Springs of Virginia, touched at “Old Point Comfort” and luxuriated on oysters, fish and a pure and healthy sea breez*._ I have pas sed through re ncs interesting an" charming; crazed on spolff sucre ! to American freemen; par ted from friends dear in iny memory. Philadelphia.— This neat and beautiful city is situated between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, about six miles above their junction. \on are lauded at Chesnut street wharf, and introdu ced, at once, into the most fashionable part us the city. The first things remarked, are the cleanli ness of the streets; the stores, which are well finished and showy; the gentlemen, who are good looking and well dressed, and the many handsome female faces met at every step. Contrasting their complexions with the Southern ladies, you will find them not so fine and delicate, but more showy in the distance. Their feet are large, which is al most a characteristic. The Southern lady may ju.stlv boast ol tho neatness and delicacy ot her hands ahd feet. The plan of the city is plain, simple and con venient. Tils principal streets are iho.se which extend from the banks of the one to that of the other river—these are crossed by others at right angles, thereby dividing it in squares. C hesnut is the most fashionable'. The houses are built of good brick, plain, comfortable and well furnished. The Girard Row, Portico ripunre and Colonnade are the most attractive fronts. The most serious objection is tlie monotonous appearance ot the buildings, which is tiresome to the visiter, but this dull and quaker-like style is being laid aside lor one more finished, beautiful and elegant. From spring till winter, the Philadelphian is making im provements about his- lot; not satisfied with liis house, he pulls it down and builds again, or tears away the brick and adds a marble front, or repaints the doors, windows, Arc. The number of trees which border the streets, gives an air of freshness and coolness to the city and adds much to its beauty and comfort. Tin* public squares are large and in good order, and want only a few trifling additions to make them most delightful promenades, both during the day and night. If water wore kept leaping and playing through and above the green grass, which carpets the walks on either side, and if during the night the brilliant gas lights were substituted for those of oil, then would Independent and Washington squares soon be rid of those who now visit them, and the res pectable citizens and strangers could here prom ade without the risk of being insulted at every step. arrangement of streets and public air circulates freely and con tributes to thehealthof the city. The public buildings are of a fine order, but T visited only one with much interest: the Old State House, which stands unnoticed and unhon ored, with its front posted w ith bill of “Theatre,” “Magic," “Diorama,” “Constable’s Notice,” “Lost,” Ac. Tome, it served to recall many in teresting and delightful associations, and I felt sor ry that it is uot more highly prized. It should be the boast of every Philadelphian, that in this plain and venerable pile once sat the immortal Signers of tlie Declaration of Independence; that on these steps was first declared that we were free aud independent; that here the “Father" of a now flourishing and extensive country was first seen sitting in the Presidential chair, directing the destinies of anew and freeborn natiou. But no such feelings as these glow in their bosoms, and they never point to it as the dearest prool ol their freedom. lio’.v often will they speak of Fairnmuat Water Works and Girard College, aud ask it you have seen these places, but never wish to know ■f you have visited the Old State House ; entered tile room which Washington in by-gone years Lad entered; trod the steps which he once trod ; had pointed out the seats ol those immortal men whose names are as imperishable as time. I am better satisfied and shall be more pleased to say that I have seen the Old State House in Philadel phia; entered the room in which the illustrious patriots of the Revolution pledged their “lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor,” in defence of Liberty, than to be able to paint the beautilul and romantic scenery of the Schuylkill; I air mount Water Works, with its pumps in operation forcing the water high up in basing, and the man lier of conveying it from thence by hydrants '. ; the ennal on the opposite side, with its boats ol coal, the wealth of Pennsylvania; to know that a Mr. Girard, who lived a poor and miserable life that lie might die rich, bequeathed a handsome sum of money for the erectiou of a college and the education of youth. The Churches, Banks, Hospitals, Penitentiary, Exchange, Dial' and Dumb Asylum, Academy of Fine Arts and Mint are the most interesting and conspicuous buildings. Having seen this, vou now visit Fairmount. situated aimd tin* roman tic scencrv of the Schuylkill. The basins are on a high hill and the water is raised by machinery propelled by the waters of the Schuylkill. Aou ascend to these basins by mcars of wooden steps and when at the top, you are repaid by a jnu.t charming view of the City, Penitentiary, Girard College, Pratt’s (hardens and tjie picturesque coun try around. These works now at avert tiitmig expense supply the citizens with pure and healthy water, and in eases ot fire, aiionl sufficient w ate. to extinguish the flames before they can li.aLc .:i.\ advance. 1 have said that the ladies of Philadelphia are handsome. This is not all. They arc intelligent arid accomplished. The number of select and well conducted schools give them great advanta ges, ru.d t licit education is not finished at fourteen. in order that they may “come out,” us is too often the care in the South. Their manners arc pleas ant and agreeable, aud their conversation interes ting .and.instructive. 1 Uev want the liveliness, the vivacity, the simplicity, tlie ease and expres sion of the Southern lady when engaged in con versation. They have the substance, but want the soul, llencc the conversation of the latter, al though not so instructive, is more attractive and winning. All who have been ;:o fortunate and hap py as to converse with both, must acknowledge tlie superiority of tlie Southern in this particular. There is a something which fascinates, chains and insensibly wins. The Philadelphians dress in bet ter taste than any people in this country. Then dresses are neater and their colors better chosen; hence the r appeal ance is the mere finished. The ladies are very fond of music and flowers, both of which speak very favorably of their taste and refinement, lu walking the streets, you will see beautiful collections of flowers at their win dows, and you will find some of their private gar dens most extensive- 1 have been often charmed w ith their music, aud it t ; delightful to attend the musical soiree given by Mrs. Capt. R. and alter nately on Tuesday evenings. At there parties, vou hear the best vocal and instrumental perfor mers and meet the most select society. As in strumental performers of high order, we may men tion Mrs. W., Misses N. and P.; and a«vol: alisls, Mrs. (’apt. It. Mrs. B. and Misses W. aud G. it has been said that the Philadelphians art cold and reserved in their intercourse with strangers, but it holds true only with those v. h<> have vis.tod that city and left it without remaining sufficiently long known. Strangers who ' ring let ters of introduction, or persons whose fa ily, ed ucation amj manners are such as to entitle them to move in their circles, will, v. .Vui-acquninted, have the mast marked attentions paid them.— There is no city in the Union in which the gentle man is better received. If he pass the ordeal, he is safe and happy in their society; if found unsui ted and rejected, hs will find it advisable not to attemnt the purchase, as he will most certainly fail. The Medical department of the University o! Pennsylvania is an institution well known through our country, and stands deservedly high both at home and abroad. The antiquity of tlie school and the great names connected with it, have placed, it at tha head of medical schools on this side of the Atlantic. With it, are asociated the names of Rush, Wistar, Carton, Dorsv,* Physick, Dec wees, Chapman, Jar.son, Hare and llorner; names illustrious in the history of medicine and as ben* factors of mankind, lrtbias been gradual ly extending its course of instruction, and its re sources are constantly accumulating. The chem ical laboratory is inferior to none in the world, and the nnatomi and museum is the most perfect in this country. To it, is attached the Philadelphia Hos pital or Alms-House, the nut t extensive and best arranged building of the kind. The winter has been uncommonly gay. Mr. and Mrs. Wood and Mr. Brough have astonished and delighted the musical world in the operas us Masauello, Fra Diavola aud La Soinuainbula, They have fine voices, sing with great taste and power and give the greatest satisfaction. The parties and balls are very frequent. To night, we attend the brilliant ballot Mrs. G’***, Chesnut street, where vve shall meet the aristocratic end Vol. I.— No. 5. fashionable; At 10 o’clock, we made our obeis ance to Mr. and Mrs. C***, and stepping aside so as to give room for those who were behind, we ware soon lost in the crowd. The music from Johnson’s justly celebrated band invited to the. dunce, and we were soon engaged in the graceful cotillion, the voluptuous waltz and elegant gal lipe. The dancing continued until twelve, at which time the ladies were conducted to the sup per table, which was heavily loaded with all the luxuries of g«od eating. At one in the morning, the company began to disperse, and at two I found mvself comfortably fixed in my lodgings, which I left at ten, fatigued and suffering from headache aud fever. I delight in sleigh-riding. It is glorious-•port, w hen, with ladies on either side ot us and with horses well trained and gentle, we dart away ut tin* rate of twelve miles an hour to see some dear friend in the country. It is sweet to leave behind the pent-up city with its dull anthraci c coal fires, rmd seek the country and seat ourselves beside the cheerful wood which blazes and crackles on the. family hearth. And then too, comes the cold bread and sliced ham, cakes and wine, and other refreshments a thousand times better than the same things on our own tables* And now too i* the time we love to dwell upon the past, and make, itseenr as the present. Allis life, all buoyancy, all pleasure, and we return to our homes better and happier beings than when we left them. Elizabeth City. INDIAN COURTSHIP, OR WOOING. The following anecdote is taken from the six teenth chapter of Heckeweldcr’s account ol the Indian nations, that once inhabited Pennsylvania and the neighboring States. The work, from which the extract is made, is the first number ol the Publication by the Historical and Literary Committee of the Philosophical Society ol Phil adelphia. An aged Indian, who for many years had spent much time among the whites belli in Pennsylva nia anti Now Jersey, oue day aixr.it tne year i/<0 observed that th-* Indians had not only a much ea sier way of getting a wile than the white*, ! ut ;u --so more curtain o‘ getting a good oi.t*. or,’ said lie in broken English, “white man court court— be oije whole year!—may be two years before he marry!— Weli—May be then get very good wife—hut may be. not!—May bo ctvss ! —Well ? now 'uppose c ross! Scold to soon as get awake in the morning!!—rieoid all day ! Scold ui.’fil sleep!—ail fine—he mu t ke< p him . -White-people have law forbidding throwing away wife, be he ever so cross—must keep him always!-—Well, how does Indian do? ltidiuH when he see industrious squaw, which lie like, he go to him place his t . j lore lingers close aside tother, unkc tvo like one—then look equaw m tile face—so. - him smile—which is ;nl one at say YKri J so 1..* take him home —no danger he be cross! No—no —squaw know t»o well what lu- Throw him ww;\y and take another! Squaw love to eat meat! No husband, ’no mi at! Squaw.do everything to please hus band—he lift every thing to j lea-t squaw—-lire happy? Irish' Economy. —At a late Assize in Ireland, tw o men were condemned to be hanged On re ceiving their sentence one ol them addressed tiie Judge, and said he had two hoots to ask him. “What are they” said his lordship. “Plasc your honour,” said Pat,” w ill you let me hang this mini before 1 am hanged myself?” “M hat is the ether request ?” said the Judge. “\\ liy plasc your honour, “Will you let my wife hang me, for she will doit more tinder) y than the hang man—and thm what slit* will receive for thu job’s will help the poor cratur to pay hirwnt.” Fur the Ladies. —The London Literary Gazette dusrribes a piece of muslin, which on being put into the fire, merely carbonizes, without limning. Any woman dressed in materials so prepared, can not be burnt bv any of the ecmim u and melancho ly accidents. The finest colors are nut affected by the pru. iv , and it is equally applicable to any substance. Papers subjected to great heat, only carbonize, Having the writing distinct. A rdinpativ L fi.rniinvr in London to manufacture it. The piece** i*> iu simple as rtwchinga dress. ' y. n-'kig. The Future.-- Who rr ts content with the pre sent ? None. Vve have all deep within us a craving for the future . In childhood we antici pate vouth in youth manhood in manhood old ap*; and to wiiat does that turn, but to a world beyond our ow n ? From the very first the stror;* belief is nursed within us ; v.e look forward and forward till that which was desire grows faith. The time to come is the universal hermitage of mankind ; and lio claims but a small part of his j ortion who Icohi net beyond the grave.— Balt. (Juz. A sophist wishing to puzzle Thales, ere of tie wise men of Greece, proposal! to him in rapid .sin ce..-ion, the following difficult questions:—He cf Miletus replied to them all without hesitation, and with wiiat degree of propriety and precision our readers must determine for themselves: What is the oldest of all tilings ? God, becayro he always existed. What is tlie most beautiful? The world, be cause it is the work ol God. What is the greatest of all things ? Space, be cause it contains all that has been created. Wiiat is the most constant of all things ? Hope, been'isc it still remainsiu man after l.e has loSt ev ery thing ebc. What is the quickest of all things? Thought, because in less than a moment it can fly to tlixi end of the universe. What is the strongest ? Necessity, because it makes men face all the dangers ot file. What is the mu >; difficult ? To know you ft self.