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Monday, of a Post-master in , , hV c ‘that he kept an old flour barrel in his office, into which he threw all utters ami news papers that he recei • ,| nil it was lull, and would then ™ ’< v it bv sending its contents all olf t once. VVe would recommend some of our friends, in this state, who hold that responsible office, to adopt the s .;. ne method : for in that case we and eventually (though long delay (.(|\ re ,-eive the communications direc t;M{ t o us— as it is, there are many of ilrm that we never receive at all. We regret to state that a good deal of difficulty exists between the present iucumbetit ol the ferry at this place, arH j a certain class of the people living near it. Warrants for Assault and, Battery, obstruct t>ig the ferry, offences .. ainst the public!c moruls, and uiali (foa*smt.sc/tir/have been the “orderof the” last week. What, in this, is most to be regretted, is that the rope by v/hich the ferry fiat is carried across the river, has been cut in several pla ce*. This has no doubt been done to gratify malice against Mr. Brown, the occupant ot the ferry: Hut we wish those concerned in this vile business to consider well who the crime is against —not Mr. B. alone, but a pub lic that will not long suffer such villa ny to escape, although perpetrated un der the veil of midnight darkness.- We think it the duty of every good ci tizen to be watchful for the perpetra tors. and cannot but hope that the full force of the law alone may he their punishment. MAIL ROBBERY. Baltimore, July 8. It again becomes our unpleasant dutv to state that the great Eastern mail was robbed this morning: between 3 ami 2 o’ebx k, on its route from Phi ladelphia to Baltimore. It took place about two miles east of Gunpowder Falls, and 16 from this city. The dri ver discovered a fence across the road and told the guard to look out —at that instant three armed ruffians sprung upon them, and seized the dri ver—the guard discharged his blun derbuss, snapped one pistol, and fired another at them—when he was felled to the ground by a blow from the butt of a pistol. In the fight the driver made his escape and ran to alarm the inhabitants. As soon as the robbers got possession of the mail, they took the guard about SO yards from the car riage, where the one who first struck him stood over him with a pistol pre vented to his breast. He asked the guard why he had fired at him—to which the latter rejslied, he was only doing liis duty—that he was sworn to protect the mail. Some of the robbers called out to their comrade to shoot him, or they would shoot him (the rob ber.) fiie guard was kept for some tune in most anxious suspense as to v.s fate. They occupied about half hall an Ijour in opening the mail and selecting the different packages of letters, all of which were taken except those tor this city. They were pro bably hurried, thinking that the driver - nglit give the alarm and return ; which he did soon after they were gone in company with three or four others. Considerable blood was discovered — the faces ot the robbers were blacked, —mid a shirt was found which had the appearance of belonging to a black smith. ® In the morning the shirt was car ried hi the iron forces on the Gun powder, by one of the Mail Contrac 7,>rs a,1, l some others. It was imme diately identified by Mr. Tucker, the nsanagcr, as beloning to one of the i Semen named Knunonheiser, and | party immediately proceeded to ’| s house to arres* him. lie denied •‘•i knowledge of the rubbery, and ex fuessed great willingness to go with U'fm. it being known that another ‘l’ ,!,e htrgemen, named Moi ••, boar ‘ -'I w *'h Kinmoniieiser, he was asked ot. lie ur.s said to be sick and una '“e *° come out; but when the party s n’wed a determination to enter the muse, he came forward. They were ’ ‘ > arrested and taken to the house “■ the manager. \\ Idle. F.miftonhei- Sl ‘ l ‘ Vas undergoing an examination by ,l magistrate, Moore was sent out of J' 1 !- .room. While Mr. Stokes was a h'Higto Moore, he saw that his vest Vk,! * buttoned u’> rather closeiy—on P j'.lmg aside a Ida. k silk handkerchief v ‘ nli appeared to be arranged with cue to com r liis breast, he saw the XUarts ° r hlood on Moore’s shirt. On r urther examination it was found he .vas wounded badlv in the breast with six or seven buckshot. Finding him self thus detected, he immediately made r JI confession of the fact of rob bing tiie mail, in which he was assist ed by Emonheiser, and another forge man named Ward. The latter was immediately arrested, and on exami nation was found to be severely shot in the hand by the blunperbuss. Moore also confessed where the packages ta ken from the mail were hid, and went and pointed out the place—where a bag belonging to the forge was disco vered under the leaves, in which were contained about two bushels of pack ages, The packages appeared to be much stained with blood. The hag was safely delivered at the Post Office and was forwarded to the General Post Office. ’Plie people in the neighbour hood where the robbery took place,and those at the forge were active and vi gilant in making search for the rob bers. After being examined, they were escorted to Baltimore bv a com pany of military, and safely lodged in jail to await their trial before the U. S. Circuit Court in November next. Patrick Green, the mail guard, is entitled to the highest credit for the fidelity and courage he displayed against “such fearful odds!” lie re ally made great havoc among the en emy, and came very near losing his own life. We learn with pleasure that a subscription has already been opened for the purpose of making him a tender of something more substan tial than empty praise. Cher aw, (S. C.) July 3. Gold Mine Again. —The account we gave of the Mine in Anson coun ty, N. C in our first number seems to excite much interest throughout the country, and some of the New- York editors sppear rather increa dulous on the subject. We have taken some pains to obtain further information, ancl have had the good lortune to meet Col. Kerr, who is part owner of the mine ; from him we have been enabled to glean some further particulars. This mine is claimed by many different persons, and much litiga tion is the consequence, which has already furuished. golden advantages to the lawyers in that neighborhood. The stream which runs through this mine is called ‘ Stewart’s Branch,’ and owing to extensive ex cavations, the primitive channel has been changed ancl given another direction ; this is one cause of con tention. There are now 30 hands at work and it is the opinion of Col. Kerr, that before fall there will be from 160 to 200 more employed. Four workmen during the two last days found 70 pennyweights of gold (equal to $63 70) which is about the regular averaged their labor. Some pieces are occasional ly found, which are of great value. A man in indifferent circumstances recently came across one piece which has rendered him almost in dependent ; its value is not public ly known, but is generally believed to be about SI7OO. We are possessed of some speci mens of the ore, the uncommon purity of which is really surprising. Wherever gold is found, it is ac companied with white and blue flint rock. The bed of this mine is from \\ to 2 miles wide, ancl is a part of a vein, which in the opinion ot Col. Kerr and many others, partially ex tends from Deep to Savannah ri ver. The source from which thealmve facts are obtained is entitled to the fullest confidence.— [lntelligencer . Distressing Accident.—* A quanti ty of gun powder in a wagon ex ploded in this town on the 20th instant, by means of which two men were so badly burnt as to die within twenty-four hours, and an other man and a boy were so much injured that their lives are despaired of. The circumstances attending the accident we understand to be as follows: The wagon contained twenty-five kegs powder, of 25 lbs. each, covered with straw for more convenient transportation ; a small quantity, not exceeding two ounces, had escaped from the casks and was carefully swept from the floor of the wagon upon the ground. Whilst the owner of the powder was in treaty with a neighboring store keeper for the sale of the article, an unlucky boy concieved that it would fie line sport to fire the waste powder which was scat tered upon the ground, anil with out further reflection, procured a \ coal of fire and cnmmtmicatedl it to the powder. The immediate con sequence was, that the sttawin the wagon which enveloped the kegs, was in an instant blaze ! Hie hors es, of course, took fright, and set oft without any certain direction. A more horrible spectacle cannot well be conceived—in the thickest part ot a populous town, a waggon containing this large quantity of powder enveloped in fire was about to be exploded,none could tell where. The first attempt of the horses was to reach the stable whence they had issued, and which was in sight; being driven from this course, they sought refuge in a corner, which was made by two stores, and had the explosion happened would probably have been shattered in pieces : but a Mr. Hall, of Straf ford, in his anxiety to preserve his own house, then in the immediate vicinity, drove the horses of the burning waggon into an open space a few rods distant, and before lie could escape the powder exploded ! Meantime, two men and a bov, working in a hatter’s shop near, saw the waggon in flames, and without knowing its contents, un dertook to unharness the horses.— T hey were instantly warned of their danger by the shouts of the surrounding multitude, but they either did not hear the cry q{pow der distinctly, or they hoped time would allow them to accomplish their generous purpose ; but before they had half finished it the fire reached the powder. It is wonder ful that both men and horses were not instantly shattered in pieces; but they were not. One of the horses is not dead, and the men had presence of mind to throw them selves into the river, and afterwards to walk back to the tavern. T hey did not die until several hours afterwards. One man and boy are not yet dead, but are not likely to recoyer. [N Hampshire Repub. From the Portland JlrgU9. DOUBLE FRAUD. A daring act of mail robbery and bank robbery has lately been com mitted at Bath and this town, which it seems to be our duty to lay be fore the public. As far as we have learnt the particulars, they are as follows. A young man called on Gen. Richardson, Cashier ot the Bank of Portland, and presented a draft of fifteen hundred dollars, drawn by Hon. Daniel Rose, in fa vor of Green and Foster, of Tho maston. He represented* that there was an urgent necessity for having the money mailed for Bos ton that eveniug, and Gen. Rich ardson accordingly consented to pay it over. The young man who assumed the name of Robinson, re ceived eleven hundred dollars, and gave directions for the remainder to be passed to the credit of Green and Foster, of Thomaston. Some days afterwards a bundle was re ceived by mail at the post office in this town, directed to the cashier of the Bank of Portland, contain ing seven hundred and ninety dol lars, without any post mark, and barely the names of Green and Fos ter, on the inner wrapper. Ihe cashier, supposing there had been some mistake, laid it aside to wait for further orders. He soon after received a letter from Green and Foster, of Thomaston, stating that they had forwarded by mail to a partner in Boston, a draft of fifteen hundred dollars on the Bank of Portland,* that it had not been re ceived at Boston. An inquiry was then made, and it was ascertained that a young man by the name of Robert Lambert, a student at law in Bath, was in this town the eve ning the draft was presented. Gen. Richardson immediately repaired to Bath, found Lambert, and recog nised him to be the person, who presented the draft. He confessed the fact, and was laid under bonds to make his appearance for trial be fore the Supreme Court. VY hat communication he had with the post office, and how he obtained the draft, and returned a part of the money without post mark, we have not been informed. Fire on board the Steam-Boat Nashville.— On the 23d May, while the boat was on her way to N. Or leans, at about 11 o’clock A. M. the alarm of fire was given. Ihe up per (temporary) deck had taken fire from the chimney—it was discov ered almost immediately, and at the time was not more than one or two feet in extent; exertions were immediately made to extinguish the flame, bus so rapid did it spread, that in a few minutes the whole up per deck was in a blaze, as well as the cotton on it. At this unfortu nate moment the wheel-rope broke, by which the boat was steered, but hy uncommon good management and great exertions on the part of the captain and crew, the boat was run to shore without injury. All this was the work of only a few mi nutes —the engine was kept work ing, which pumped up water suffi cient to fill the vessels of those be low, and which enabled them to keep the cabin from being in a complete blaze ; on the upper deck captain Crawford was with the principal part of the crew laboring incessantly in smoke and flame, in order to get the cotton oft the deck and throwing water on it; this se vere labor was continued without ceasing for more than three hours, and by extraordinary’ exertions alone, was the boat saved from be ing entirely consumed. Imagine to yourself 200 bales of Cotton or upwards, and that covered by a temporary deck, in a blaze, the Cotton exhibiting a complete mass of fire, the wind spreading the smoke and flame in every direc tion, and you will have a faint idea of our situation. Contrary'to my expectations we have been enabled to save the boat with the loss of the temporary’ as well as considera ble injury to the upper deck; the boat can, in a few days, be put in a condition to pursue her regular bu siness. Too much praise cannot be given to captain Crawford and his excellent crew for their inde fatigable and successful exertions in saving the boat and cargo from en tire loss.” The states of Ohio and Kentucky have projected a Canal by the falls of Louisville. A canal there, of but two miles and a half in extent, and the cost of which would not exceed $150,000, would make the navigation complete from Pitts burgh to N. Orleans. The exira expense of transportation round the falls amounted, last year, to as much as the canal would cost. It appears by an advertisement in a Richmond paper, that the president of the United States offers for sale the property in Virginia on which he has heretofore resided, with his furniture and stock ofevery kind on the premises. Pirates Captured. —Capt. Brooks arrived at Philadelphia on the 3d inst. from Havana, sailed under cynvoy of the U. S. schr. Ferret, which vessel had an action with some pirates, to the windward of Havana, and succeed ed in taking two launches. The Spa nish brig of war Marte, which was in company, captured a small schr. with about 18 men on board. •We understand, says the Connecti cut Journal, that David C. Deforest, Esq. who has been resident in this Country for several years as Consul General, and Charge de Affaires of the United Provinces in South Amer ica, has lately been removed from Of fice ; and that at present there is no agent of Buenos-Ayres resident in this country. ■ ■’ ■ ■ ■>!** ‘ ~ .<P*The Rev. E dmund Talbot j will preach at Fort-Hawkins on the first Sunday in August. DIED —On the 21st inst. Miss Anne L. Rutherford, in the 25th year of her age—daughter of James and Elizabeth Rutherford, of Scriven county, dec’d. .Administrator’s sa\e. WILL be sold on the first Tues day in October next, at the court-house in Marion, Twiggs county, Thirty-three acves oV Land being part of the real estate of YY'ill iam Pearce, deceased. —Terms made known on the day of sale. Charlotte Pearce, AdmPx. Theoph. Pearce, Adm'r. July 24. 1323. 2m19 A* otic e. VI7 HERE AS Anthony R. Cheat- Wj ham, administrator, and Cath arine L. Matthews, administratrix ot William Matthews, late of Jefferson county, deceased, apply to me for let ters dismissory on said estate. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular, the heirs and creditors of said deceased, to tile their objections in terms of the law, in such case made and provided, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand this Ist day of July, 1823. John G. Bostt.ce, d.c.c.o. July 1. m6ml9 Uouse tmd Sign Painting* Gtaidftg, &lc. HAVING located himself in tlift town of Macon, tenders his ser vices to the public as House and Sign Painter, Glazier, &c.and warrants bis work to be done with neatness and despatch. Macon, July 28. 2w ’ ■ riMIE subscriber is now opening, near the Ferry, in the town of Macon, a very handsome assortment ol Groceries, Ward-Ware, and Domestic Goods* Which will be sold at the most re duced prices for Cash. Those wishing for articles of this description are in vited to call and judge for themselves. ANSON KTMBKKLY. Macon,July 28, 1823. 4w19 art** s&a'ju LOT No. 76,2d Gist. Henry county “ 199 5 ” 231 5 53 6 “ ** “ 198 ,f “ “ ” 91 7 “ “ 289 9 ” 38 10 “ 69 12 ” 194 14 ” 278 1G 286 18 “ 136 3d Hist. Monroe Cos. “ 16 7 “ 132 8 “ “ 198 “ “ “ ” 13 7th Dis. Houston C. “ 183 “ “ “ ” 238 13 ” 142 14 “ ” 97 15 ” 114 16 “ “ “ 8 7th Dis. Fayette Cos. “ 12 14 “ 26 7tfl Dis. Gwinnett “ 289 6th Dis. Early Cos. ” 363 26 “ 17 Cth Dist. Dooly Cos. For terms, which will be liberal, ap ply to the subscriber, near the Ferry. ANSON KTMBEULY. Macon, July 28, 1823. 6w19 Sheriffs Sa\e. ON the first Tuesday in September nc*t, will be sold, at the house of Major John Keener, (the appointed place of holding court for the county of Bibb,) between the usual hours of sale, the following property, to wit: Three negroes, .A yuan a woman about 25 years of age, and her two children, CHARLOTTE, a girl about 5 years old, and EBBY, a girl about 4 years old.—All levied on as the property of David B. Culberson, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Reid, Woodruff, & Cos. vs. said Culberson. Property pointed out by the delendant. Terms Cash. EDMUND C. BEARD,S'n’ff. July 23d 1823, 19—tds KOTICL. VLL persons having demands against the estate of John D. Wil liams and eceased, by note or otherwise, are requested to present them within the time prescribed by Law. Timothy Matthews, adm’r. with the will annexed. July 10th, 1823. 19 —6w. Sa\e. ON the first Tuesday in October next, at the Court House in the town of Marion, will be sold, Two ha\f squares of land, being part of Lots No. 43 and 65 in the 28th Dist. (formerly Wilkinson, now) Twiggs county—it being part ol the real estate of Jesse R. Wall, de, ceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. JOHN SOLOMON, Adin’r. 1 July 7th, 1823. 19—2 m Georgia—Jefferson CourtVv. WHEREAS David E. Whitaker applies to me for letters of ad ministration on the estate of Benjamin E. Whitaker, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the heirs and creditors of said deceased, to file their objections in terms of the law, in such case made and provided, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand this Ist day of July, 1823. J. G. BOSTICK, and. c. c. o. j. c. July 28,1823. 19—6 w We ave authorised to an nounce SPENCER RILEY a candi date for the office of Sheriff for this county. We ave authorised to an nounce JONATHAN A. HUDSON a candidate for the office of Sheriff for this county.