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COLUMBUS SENTINEL AND HERALD.
VOL. IX.J
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING BV |
J. H. CAMPBELL Sc J. IL WILSON,
OK BROAD STREET, OVER ALLEN AND YOCNo’g,
M’lNruSH ROW.
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3d; All rule and figure work double the above p:ices.
Legal Advertisements published at the usual
rates, and with strict attention to the requisitions of
the law.
All Sai.es regulated by law, must be made before
the Court House door, between the hours of 10 in the
morning and 4 in the evening—those of Land hi
the county where it is situate ; those of Personal
Property, where the letters testamentary, of admin
istration or of guardianship were obtained—and are
required to be previously advertised in some public
G azette, as follows :
Sheriffs’ Sales under regular executions for thir
ty days, under mortgage ti fas sixty days, before
the day of sale.
Sales of Land and Nf.grofs, bv Executors, Ad
ministrators or Guardians, for sixty days before
the day of sale.
Sales ofPersonal Property (except Negroes) forty
days.
Citations by Clerks of the Courts of Ordinary, upon
application for letters of administration, must
be published for thirty days.
Citations upon application for dismission, by
Executors, Administrators or Guardians, monthly
for SIX MONTHS.
Orders of Courts of Ordinary, (accompanied with a
copy of the bond or agreement) to make titles
to land, must be published three months.
Notices by Executors, Administrators or Guardians,
of application to the Court of Ordinary for leave
to sell the Land or Negroes of an Estate, four
MONTHS.
Notices bv Executors or Administrators, to the Debt
ors and Creditors j( an Estate, for six w'eks.
Sheriffs, Clerks of Court, &c., will be allowed
the usual deduction.
Letters on business, must be post paid,
to entitle them to attention.
Tho following persons have kindly consented to act
as Agents for the Sentinel and Herald :
Col. C. Parker, Collodensville Monroe county.
Peter Cone, Esq., Eden, Eifi.ig'iam county.
Rev. Reuben E. Brown, Perry P-. O. Houstonco.
Titos. H. Key, Esq., Drayton, Dooly county.
Col. Tuos. .f. Holmes, Concord, Baker co.
Spepen D. Crane. Esq., Dahlouega,Lumpkin co.
(dot. Jouv Dill. Port Gaines, Ga
John O. M vnoham, Greenville, Ga.
E. J. Wood &. Cos , St. Joseph, Flor.
Noijrse, Brooks & Cos., Apalachicola.
J. S. Yarbrough. Lumpkin. Stewart county.
J as. Buchanan, Cnthb rt, Randolph county.
J. W. Bachelder,Lr Fayette, Chambers co. Ala.
<Jhari.es Murpbey, Decatur. DeKalb countv.
WARE HOUSS
AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.
THE undersigned takes leave to inform iiis friends
an 1 the public generally, that ho will continue
the Ware-House and Commission Business, to which
his atention will he exclusively confined ; and by strict
attention thereto lie hopes to merit a continuance of
satron ige which has been so liberally bestowed upon
iim. He wiil attend to the sale of Cotton from wa
gons or in store, an 1 from a general acquaintance with
the purchasers, and true situation ot the market, lie'bc
lieves that lie can, generally, more than save the com
mission in the sale of Cotton.
Lib-rat advances will be made on produce or mer
chandise in store. WM. t*. YONGE.
Columbus, Sept. 18, 1838. 3Jy
ALABAMA LANDS Ft>K SALE.
N. half 9 14 30
S. half 4 14 30
N. half 8 14 30
N. half 7 14 30
S. half 7 14 30
S. half C 14 30
S. half 11 14 20
S. half 20 18 28
S. half 34 19 23
N. half 36 19 29
fcj. half 36 19 29
W. half 29 16 26
N half 6 16 if'J
E. half 21 22 26
E. half 22 13 28
N. half 33 20 26
S. half 32 18 23
W. half 26 15 24
S. half 29 16 25
K. half 2 13 25
Any of the above lan Is “ill be sold on terms !o suit
purchasers, by application to John D. Blits, Esq. Flo- |
rence, Ga. or the subscriber, at Macon.
July 26. 26:f J. COWLES. I
PLANTATION AND LANDS Ft)R S.ibSi
J’HTVIE subscriber oilers tor salt bis Plantation on
H the Uehee creek, near Sana Fort, in Kus.eii
county, Ala., con-is ting ofll2o acres,the greater part
of which is first rate lime lands, 200 asres un fi r a good
fence and in a fair state ot cultivation. I oere is a
small never-failing stream of water running through it;
also a good spring near the centre of the improved
lands, and good dwellings and ail necessary out build
ings. A Gin House and Screw are now being creel
ed on the premises. Persons wishing to purchase
would do well to call.
Also 3 or 40i)D acres of first rate lands, on the Cow
pi ccreek, in Barbour, near the line of Russell.
*' 6 JNO. CROWELL, Jr.
August 27, IS3B. SO ts
VALUABLE PLANTATION FOll SALE.
pBjNIIE subscriber offers for sale, oil easy terms, the
H following rich and valuable PLANTATION,
in Stewart county, to wit : In the 24;h district of
Stewart, 6 mites east of Lumpkin, containing 1,700
acres, 1,003 of which are cleared and in tiist rate or
der, and all the open land fresh.
The village to which this plantation is contiguous,
is pleasant and remarkably healthful, alFurding goad
society, and excellent water, and Female Schools,
&<:. Tub surrounding country is also pleasant and
settled bv intelligent and worthy peoide. Corn, Fod
der, and Stock of every kind, may be had on the Plan
tation. Terms easy. Apply to the proprietor m Oo
tumbus, or to John D. I’itts. of hiorence, Stewart
county, Ga. \\ ILE\ E. JONES.
No'v. 8, 1833. dOif
VALUABLE PLANTATION FOll SALE,
C ONTAINING Two Hundred l'wo and a Had’
Acres of Land, mixed with oak and pine. There
are eighty acres cleared. Also, a comtortabie dwel
ling, with all necessary out offices, a good gin house
anS packing screw, a peach and apple orchard. The
entire under good fence. It is situated within 4 miles
of Columbus, joining the plantation formerly owned
bv Thomas C. Evans, Esq. Persons wishing to pur
chase cannot find a more desirable location than the
one oilereJ for sale bv tho subscribers.
JOHN CODE,
Dec. 6. 44tf JOHN QUIN.
CARRIAGE SHOP.
Brass sl paicaiTT,
Oglethorpe Street , .Vorth oj Calhoun'.% Hotel,
HAVE just received anew assortment of good
CARRIAGES selected from some of the best
manufactories at the North. They having taken par
ticular pains to have them made to suit this country,
and to insure satisfaction to purchasers, they “ ill war
rant thorn for one year with fair usage. AU kind of
Carriages made to order. Carriage and Harness’ re
pairing done in very neat style by good Northern work
men. a Also, a good assortment of Carriage materials,
all of which they will sell low for cash or approved
P Teb.l6. 7y
NEW SPRING ROODS.
THE subscriber has just received, a fresh
supply of FANCY AND STAPLE DRY
GOODS, of the latest fashi ms and importations.
READY MADE CLOTHING. MATS, BON
NETS AND SHOES.
He would invite his customers and the public
generally tocall and examine his stock before pur
chasing elsewhere, as they no doubt will be suit
ed with the quality and price. He is determined
to sell low for cash.
Country merchants will be supplied at reduced
prices. % NEILL McNAIK*
May 21,-7-tf
LAW NOTICE.
THE subscriber has resumed the practice of the
LAW at Columbus, Ga. He will be prepared
to make advances on Notes placed in his hands for
collection, provided the parties are unquestionably sol
vent, and the terms can be agreed upon. His office is
on Broad street, directly over the Planters’ and Me
chanics’ Bank. S. ARMSTRONG BAILEY.
May 23d, 1838. * Str
COLUMBUS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
SADJIaSa? jrAH2-iXOUS£,
At the sign of ihe Golden Saddle, a few doors be
low D. iituigerford ot Co’s, and nearly
opposite Uuquhart 8t Ware.
HW. WAoa r co.
AV E now on hand a complete assortment of
articles appertaining to their line of basiness :
—AMONG WHICH ARE
Spanish, Quilted, Overlaid and Shafted Saddles,
. Plain, Boys’, Race, Atiakapas, and Planters’do.
Latge and Extra Largo do
Ladies’ staff lies, of every quality and size.
BRIDLES OF ALL KINDS.
Some good for fifty cents; Saddle Bags, Carpet Bags;
Yalicos; Stirrup Leathers; Sircinries and Girths.
HARNESS—Coach,Gig. and Dearborn, from the
cheapest to the best. TRUNKS, of every ffeacrio
uon.
rhe above articles are of their own manufacture,
made under their own immediate inspection, of the
best materials, and by superior workmen. Aiso, on
hand,
ENGLISH SADDLES, BRIDLES AND MARTINGALES.
.Coach. Gig, Taniem, Sportsmen, and Waggon
Whips; S'irrups, Bits, Spurs, Buckles, Harne3, Col
ars, Cut racks. Trunk Locks, Horse Brushes and
lurry Combs, Trace and Halter Chains.
ALSO—A good assortment of Coach and Gig Har
ness Trimmings; Piated, Brass and Japan’d do.
ALSO—A goo 1 assortment ot Skirling, Harness,
and Bridle Leather; black, blue, red, yellow, green,
ind cochineal Morocco Skins; Buffalo Robes and Bear
Skins.
N. B. Trade rs who may buy to sell again, will be
furnished on as good terms as can be bought either in
New York or Newark. Country merchants are re
spectfully invited to call and examine our goods and
prices, and satisfy themselves.
i. J** REPAIRING done on the most reasonable
terms.
Aorii 29. 1837 31 y
CABINET AND UPHOLSTERY WAKE
HOUSE.
fit AWDBR3ON
WOST respectfully infoi m the citizens of Colum-
XV SL bus, arid its vicinity that they have removed
from their former stand, to the store lately occupied by
Me Arn, in Broad-street, nearly opposite the Insurance
Bank.
They have now on hand an elegant assortment of
FURNI TURE of their own manufacture.
—ALSO—
Paper Hangings of the latest patterns with suitable
Bordering, Ornaments, and other materials for Cur
tains, &c.
Adverse to puffing, they would only solicit a call
which would enable Ladies and Gentlemen to jud°e for
themselves by examining the articles.
All orders will be executed wiili promptitude. Cur
tains put up in the most fashionable style. Rooms
m atly papered. In short, any thing m their line will
be punctually attended 10.
Aug. 25. 36y
JOHN E. BACON &. Cos.
AGENTS F,>K THE SALE OF THE
INDIAN’S PAXA CE A ,
4 IT AYE just received a. fresh supply ot this valuable
tS-.nL rein iffy lor the curt: of Rheumalism, Scrofula or
King’s Evil, Gout, Sciaiica or Ilip Gout, Incipient
Cancers, Sait Rheum, Siphiiitic and Mercurial dis
eases, particularly Ulcers and painful affections of the
bones. Ulcerated Throat and Nostrils, Ulcers of
every description, Fever Sores, and Internal Abscess
es, Fistulas, Piles, Scad Head, Scurvy, Biles, Chro
nic Sore Eyes, Etysipeiis Blotches, and every variety
of Cutaneous Affection, Chronic Catarrh, Headaci.e,
proceeding from vitiation; Affections of the Liver;
Chronic inflammation of ihe Kidneys and General De
bility, caused by a torpid action of the vessels of the
skm. It is singularly efficacious in renovating those
constitutions which have been broken down by injudi
cious treatment, or juveniie irregularities. In general
terms, it is recommended in all those diseases which
arise from impurities of the blood, or vitiation of the
humors, of whatever name or kind.
Some of the above complaints may require some
assistant applications, which the Circumstances of the
case will dictate ; but for a general remedy or Purifi
cator to remove the cause, The Indian’s Panacea will
generally be found sufficient.
The following certificates, out of hundreds similar
which might bo procured are given to show the effect
of the Indian’s Panacea, in the various complaints
therein mentioned ; and also to exhibit in the most sa
tisfactory manner its superiority over the syrups in
common use.
.Charleston, Nov. 15, 1831.
During the, last winter and spring. I was afllicted
with a very severe and distressing Rheumatism, occa
sioned by exposure in bad weather. I now take great
pleasure in stating, that six bottles of Indian Pana
cea, restored me to perfect health, and I confidently
recommend it to a!! similarly afflicted.
JOHN FERGUSON, Kingst.
Ch arleston. July 12 1831.
T was afflicted four years with an ulcer in the leg,
occasionally accompanied with erysipelatious inflamu
'ion and an excessive pain in the leg and ancle joint.
Several eminent Physicians exerted their skill upon it.
tint without permanent benefit In this ease five bot
tles of the Indian Panacea made a perfect cure.
MARGARET A. WEST. Market st. 121.
July s'h. 1837. 51 v
1 1 V >IP VOS C■>U RS a—S 5V E E PSf ATCES
ft Si is, m l las o• :u .suai of rate years, with
GSjl itie proprietors of the diffrent Race f racks of
our . juntry. to idver.tse their Stakes,and, in my opin
ion. the, close at too early a period, to give the own
ers of cults a fair opportunity of testing then racing
qualities 1 com n inmate, therefore, to the sporting
world my presell piau, Miles and terms.
There wit. b kepi open staaes for two and three
year olds, to be run for every success! e year, and not
to be closed uadi one month previous to the*race
t Velar Lion fifteen days before the coming off of the
race.
Stakes of one thousand dollars entrance, will be two
mile heats. Forfeit, $530 ; declaration, jj 100. Three
entries to form a stake.
Stakes of five bun Ired dollars entrance will be mile
hca's. Forfeit, $250; declaration, $75. Three en
tries to constitute a stake.
Dashes of two or one mile, to suit the convenience
of parties, that is, the amount to be run for.
Persons wishing to make their entries, will please
direct their loners lo the subscriber, acting proprietor
of the Ha op ton Course, or to Oapt. Win. G. iNimmo,
Secretary of die Hampton Jockey Club, Augusta, Ga.
Sept. 27, IS3B. 35.n0 n F, W. LACY.
STAGE LINE
FROM COLUMBUS TO WEST POINT
fin HE public are informed that a line of STAGES
J3. has been put on the route from Columbus to
West point via Whiiosviile, leaving Whiteside’s
Tavern every Monday and Friday at 4 o’clock A. M„
and arr ving at West Point the same day at 5 o’clock
P. M. : leaving West Point eve v Tuesday, Tliursday
an 1 Sa'iiniay at 4 o’clock A. .VI., and arriving at Co
lumbus at 5 o’clock P. M. the same day.
WHITESIDE & DUNCAN.
May 28 1838. 17tf
N. B A Hack will be m readiness at West Point
ito convoy ii issengers to I.a Grange or Lafavette.
PACKETS FROM ST. JOSKPiI TO
NEW YORK.
fTGIli', following substantial and fast sailing
vessel will run as regular Packets between
St. Joseph and New York, aud will take freight
and passengers low.
Brig II \KTI EY, Ryder, master.
“ CUMBERLAND, Darling, master.
“ SADI, Vincent, “
Also, the new and splendid ship SPRING.
For Freight or Passage apply to
L. J. WOOD A CO, Agents,
St. Joseph, Flor.
Nov. 1,1837 24y
GROCERIES.
■ •! BBLS old Rectified Whiskey
JL tJ XT 30 bills. Mouongahela do
20 bbls. N. E. Rum
25 do Gin
20 do Peach Brandy
50 do Sugar
30 bags Coffee
25 boxes Tobacco
100 pieces Dundee Bagging, for sale bv
ALLEN & YOUNG,
Scot. 12. IS3B. 32’f NG 1 VI-fntosh row.
CONTINUE to receive and oifei for sale ail kinds
ofStaple and fancy Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes,
Hals,Saddlery. Hardware. &c. together with a good
supply of Groceries,alt of which will be sold on the most
favorable terms.
Feb. Ist. IS3B. 52y
IK GOLSTEINE & CO.,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS,
AP ALACtiICOL A, FLORIDA.
Will advance on Cotton shipped to Havre, Liverpool
and New York.
D. Golstei.ve,
H. D. Darden. Apalachicola, Oct. 25. SStf
7 BBLS. pickelcd SHEEP HEAD.
20 boxes fine Scotch Herring,
4 bbls. Cranberries.
20.000 best Spanish Cigars,
Just received and for sale bv
Feb. 1,1538. 52tf ‘YONGE& ELLIS.
ROOMS TO RENT.
F OUR ROOMS to be rented in M’lntosh Row,
well calculated for Lawyers, Docters, or Gen
tlemen’s Sleeping Rooms.
Match 8. 6tf M. N. CLARK, Agent.
‘ WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT, THAT ALL MEN AliE ECRN EQUAL.’
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 7,1839.
MUSCOGEE FEMALE ACADEMY IN
COLUMBtJs, G A.
RS. LEIGH having ivsigued her chatge ot
IvJL tiiis liLsliiuiioii, it has been committed to the
genera, superintendence and care of the Rev. oM.
u. GaIHNS, A. M.. Rector of Trinity Church in
<iiis city, who will tmnish T< achers for the several de
partments of Instruction ; an and, by a personal super vis
mo, endeavor lo i pail to i a character equal to any
similar InsllLutio.. in the Slate.
The Trustees have found it necessary in order to
secure competent Ins ruciois, to increase somewhat
the rates ot l ui.ion—the charges hiiherio being much
below what was customary in o.her Schools. They
will henceforth be.
In the Primary Department, S8 09 per quarter
- Mi idle “ 15 00 ’• ••
“ •’ Senior “ Is 00 “
The Primary Department v.ill be under the iminedi
ate care of Miss M. J. UOULIDGE, a lady long and
favorably known us a icacher of children in this place.
Luo this Department boys wili be admitted, under 8
years of age.
Mr. A. IVKRSEN, Professor of Music, from
Germany, will continue to give lesions in the Acade
my—and is confidently recoi imen JeJ as a gen. lent an
of fine accomplishments iri ii.s profession. Provision
will be made, as soon as possible for competent in
struction m French Drawing, Pain ing and other Or
ii:un-.n.ai Branches—for which the u;uul extra charges
will be made.
The fall course of Instruction will embrace all the
ordinary branches of English—even such as are taught
in the best Academies and Colleges in the country,
with the Latin and Greet, Language*, whenever desir
ed ; and the object of the Trustees has been to furnish
to the daughters of Cohimbos every advantage which
has hitherto been sought for abroad, saving them the
sa rifice of those tender relations and that salutary dis
cipline which can be found only at home They be
lieve a domestic educa'ion to be necessary for their
girls, and will use every exertion to furnish them with
such instruction, even at he paternal fireside, as will
fit them for the highest relations of life, whilst it shall
unite* the cultivation aliki of its endearing charities, its
graceful accomplishments, and its purest hopes. The
intellectual and the moral faculiies therefore will be
submitted to au equal training and sought to be fully
mproved under the diseip ine of their School. Asa
means to this end, monthly rep rts will he made to Pa
rents and. Guardians ot the Scholarship and conduct
of their child: en and wards.
The Reverend Clergy of the different denomina
tions are constituted, wiih the Trustees, visiters of the
Institution, to whom its doors will always be open. Pa
rents and the public generally, will be invited to an in
spection of its progress at the stated tunes of Exami
nation, which will occur semi annually before tile short
holiday at Christinas, and the Summer vacation in
August.
The School will be opened on the-first Monday in
Janjary next; on which day it is particularly desued
iliat a.I pupils intended for the School may be punctu
ally entered, as it will greatly facilitate the formation
of classes, and aid the Principal in his arrangements.
Children from a distance can always be directed to
suitable places for boarding, by application to the Prin
cipal of the School.
A an adjunct to the Exercises of the School, and
a means of Public Improvement, a number of gentle
men have it in con’emplation to deliver a course of
Lectures on Moral. Scientific and Literary subjects,
the avails of which will be appropriated to the increase
of our Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus, and
the purchase of a Library.
G. E. THOMAS, 1 -
J. W. CAMPBELL, | -?
THOMAS HOXEY.
THOMAS F. FOSTER, I £
E. L. deGRAFFENRErOJ ?
N. B. All charges for tuition must be paid punc
tually in advance.
Columbus, Ga. Dec. 19,1833. 46tf
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JUST RECEIVED A\D FOR SALE,
at TAYIOR& WALKER’S DRUGSTORE,
A FRESH supply of Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
Ist Oils, Perfumery, Chemicals, &c. &c , among
which are a few hull lied Kegs of superior White Lead,
direct from the manufactory, of VVestherell R
Cos English anil Americ in Linseed Oil, Window
Glass, assorted sizes, Putty, and‘almost every other
article usually kept in similar establishments, all of
which ihev will sell on mudera'e and accommodating
terms. Orders either in the city or from the country,
w.il receive prompt attentio".
Also, for sale as above, a match of first rate Horses,
welt broke and gentle in harness. •
Jan 17.1839. 50 iv
COLUMBUS COTTON FACTORY.
I tgNHE owners of the Columbus Factory respect
& fully inform the public that ii is now in operali °n.
They have on hand a genera! assortment of YARNS,
which may be had at all tunes at the most reduced
prices.
Their Woo! Carding Machine is also in operation,
and any thing in that line will be done at the shortest
notice.
_j=> A number of boys and girls wanted to work
at the Factory, for which ihe most liberal prices will be
riven by the week or month. Applv to
° STEWART & FONTAINE, or
S. Iv. HODGES & CO.
Columbus, Feb. 8 6tf
AGENCY FOR THE SALE OF CHUK-
E RING & CO.'S PIANO FORTES.
SMITH. GRIMES & Cos. have been made
Agents for the sale of PIANO FOR i Es>. from
the celebialed Manufactory of Chickering & Cos.,
Boston; 3nd are prepared to furnish any description
ol Piano Fortes, at the Manufacturer’s prices, deli
vered at this place, with the addition only of the charge
of transportation from Boston ; and on such terms as
will suit persons desirous of purchasing.
Columbus. Angus* 2 1838. 26tf
HEARD AND WELSH,
BOSTON. Mess., have for sale American Gin. of
Eagde. Anchor, and other brands; American
Brandv of all proofs, pure -pints Innra ion Rums,
New Rum and Alcoh 1. Orders will be punctually
attended to. and the Liquors put up tn good barrels or
tihds. at t e option of the purchaser. Strict attention
will also be given to the shipping of Liquors ordered.
Boston, M~i 26.1838. 19:f
for rent.
TWO verv desirable ROOM.-, over the store of
Hamilton. Hurd & Cos. For terms apply to
Junj?B 21 ts H. H. & CO.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
FOR THE AFFLICTED THERE IS A
BALM IN GILEAD. >
rtlß citizens ot Zeb tlon, in Pike county, art
hereby no.med, that Air. H. G. JOHNBUN. of
that place, is the au housed agent for sel.mg BKAN
DRETH’S VEGETABLE UNIVERSAL
PILLS, and has Ins CERTIFICATE of Agency
and afresh supply of the Puls from the General Agency
in Columbus.
An l they are further cautioned against purchasing
Piiis. for BRANDRETH’S PILLS, of Mr. John
Neal, of that place, as he is offering for sale the basest
counterfeits. Purchase only of the known and auiho
lised Agents, and you are on the sure side.
AND YET ANOTHER.
The citizens of Moaticello, in Jasper county are
hereby notified, that Messrs. KELLUM & MAX
EY, of that place, are the Agents for the
saie of the BRANDRETH VEGETABLE IJNI
VERBAL P.LLS and have their CERTIFI
CATE of Agency, and a fresh supply of the GENU
INE PILLS from the General Agency in Columbus.
And lest anv among them, who wish to purchase the
I genuine medicine, should be deceived by the counter
feit at the peril of their health, and pcrhap.wtheir lives.
I wouid give tlit-rn timely caution not lo purchase Pills
of Messrs. Hurd & Haugjrford. who it seems are of
fering spurious Pills on Dr Braridreth’s credit.—
Touch not the unclean thins.
JOHN B. PEABODY. General Agent
f>r Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
Cohinjbus. May 14 so 15tf
STOLEN OR RUNAWAY
fNROM the subscriber, on the 30th of October,
1836, ai night, a negro man and his wife. The
man is about 24 years of age, and Ins wife is about (he
same; the man is about live leet eight inches hih.
wuh a small scar on his left cheek ; he has on his righi
hand two stiff lingers,'with a running sore on them,
rather round shouldered, rather bow-legged; when
walking his toes turn in a little, speaks fast if question
ed, else slow in speech ; lus complexion is a copper
color; his name is NAT. His “tie is about five teet
high, wed set, a common black, with a scar on her left
arm. about four inches from her hand joint, about the
size of a dollar, one upper tooth out . ext to the eve
tooth ; when walking her toes turn out ; she is quick
spoken and high minded ; her name is PRISCILLA.
Any person apprehending said Negroes and deliver
ing them to me in Gwinnett county, on the road lead
ing from Covington to Lawrenceville, will receive a
reward of Fifty Dollars, and ail reasonable expenses
paid, and One Hundred Dollars for the prosecution to
conviction of the thief. SAMUEL RAWLINS.
Gwinuetco. Nov. 17. 42tf
POCKET BOOK LOST.
LOST by I lie subscriber, ail Sunday the 3d inst.
at Waeoochee Valley, (iron the road leading
from that place, to my residence, on the West Point
road, a large yellow Cass Skin POCKET BOOK,
containing about One Thousand and Thirty or Thirty
live Oo.;a s in caGi, principally on the Bank of Colum
bus, in bills of various sizes, Horn one hundred dollar
down lo liftys, twenty s, tens arid live dollar bills. Also,
till- s lo four hundred and fourteen acres of land, exe
cuted in the State of South Carolina. One bill of
sale for a negro boy, rn de by Stephen Sanders, of
South Carolina, to myself. Also, a receipt from Fe
lix Stanley for SBOO, lor a negro man Toney, executed
in Chambers county, Alabama. Also, one note for
nine hundred and sixty-six dollars, payable to myself
and dated Ist of Jan 1839, and due Ist Jan. 1841.
signed by John T. Wise Also, a due bill by the said
Wise, for sl6, dared 23d January. 1839; one note on
G. P. Gilder, YVm. Vann and Charles McClemore,
for $ 115, due Ist Jan 1638. and payable io mysell;
onenote to John McCulloch, made by myself for SIOOO.
date not recollected, marked paid on the face of the
note. Two small notes for $35 each, payable to James
Scdiuh, or bearer, arid paid but not marked as T recol
lect, and sundry other notes amounting to the rise of
SSOO, payable to John Smiley, or bearer, all marked
paid on the lace oi the notes with rial ink. and many
other notes and papers of various descriptions the
amounts and particulars of which are not recollected.
Any information respecting said Pocket Book will be
thankfully received, and lor the delivery of said pro
perty, the finder shall be suitably rewarded bv me.
Ail persons are forewarned from trading for any of
the above papers, and the maker from paying any of
the said notes to any person but myself.
JAMES DAVIS.
Russell county, Ala. Feb. 3.1839. 2tf
LOOK AT THIS.
THE subscriber has removed his stock of DRY
GOODS and GROCERIES on Randolph
street, one door west of Major McNair’s store, in the
store house formerly occupied by Robt. McQueen .
Esq., where he intends selling his Sloe*, low for cash,
comprised of Domestics, of every description. Prints
from 13 to 31 cts., and every other article low in pro
portion ; Sugars. Coffee, Whiskey, N. K. Rum, To
bacco, all of the lowest rates. A. LEVISON.
N. B He has also f>r s >le a splendid Sofa, Secre
tary and Bookcase, and one pair Pier Tables which lie
win dispose of low fur cash.
Nov 29. 43 3in
PORTRAIT PAINTING.
rafTR. PARKER respecifully informs the public
J-T-liL that he will remain some time longer in Colum
bus, tor the purpose of painting Portraits. His rooms
are in Broad slreet, over the stoie of L. J. Davis.
.Vlr. rarker, from many year’s practice in this par!
of the country, has found that the climate ol the S
- particularly injurious to oil paintings. He ho<* m
much study arid many experiments, discoverer.’ * nt 'l'h.
od of painting and preparing bis pictures so rt ti
ller them less liauie to be injured by time and a sP,’.tth
em atmosphere.
Dec. 6. 44tf
LAW NOTICE.
? ITU IE undersigned having commenced the practice
-ML ol 1, A W in Columbus, Geo. wiil attend the
counties ol tue Chattahoochee Circuit, and the adjoin
ing counties in the State of Alabama. Ollice in Hep
burn's buildings, opposite tiie Oglethorpe House. All
busiiriess entrusted to his care . ill receive prompt at
tention. JAMES M. MITCHELL.
Columbus, Nov. 15. 41it
LAST NOTICE.
notes and accounts of'Calhoun & Bass have
.M. been placed in my hands for collection. Persons
indebted will do well lo call immediately, and make
.satisfactory, arrangements, o herwisc they will be sued
on immediately. JOsIAIi MORRIS
Nov. £9. ‘ 43if
READY MADE CLOTHING,
CHEAP FOR CASH,
Next door lo the Bank of Columbus.
JS. SMI i'H lias commenced receiving his
• Stock ot’ Ready Made Ciotlung, consisting ot
Over Cons, Cloth Cloaks, Boston Wrappers. Blanket
Coa s, Frock and Dress Coats, of every descrip ion,
Blue. B.uck Cadet mixed Cloth Pants, Cassimere do.
Kentucky Jeans Frock and Dress Coats, do. Farits;
Black and iigured S.la \ civet Vests; VVoolen Vel
vets; Plain unit figured Satins; Cloth & Cassimere,to
gether well some low priced ; a beautiful style ot Siik
and Cotton Umbrella.-; Fine Boots, Shoes and Pumps;
SitK, W'o itlen and Cotton Shirts and Drawers; Cot
ton S urts with Linen Bosoms and Collars; Colored
do.; Linen Rutiled do.; Silk, Cotton, aud Merino
hail Hose; Gloves; Suspenders; Linen Collars anti
Bosoms; Sioc sos every variety; Cloth and Hair
Brushes; Cologne; Fur and Seal Caps; Hats';
I’ravelling Truut-.s arid Bags,itc.
The above articles have just been received, and will
be soul as low as they can be had for cash in this mar
ket.
Columbus. Nov. 29. 43tf
NEW HAT AND CAP STORE.
FWNHE subscriber respeeffuily informs the citizens
JL of Columbus and the public generally, that he
has taken the S ore formerly occupied by Messrs.
Smalley, Crandall it Cos., a tew doqrs below the City
Hall, wnere he intends keeping on hand, and constan -
lv manufacturing, large and complete assortment of
aiiarucles connected with ihe Hal and Cap Business;
lo which he would invite the attention of those wishing
to purchase.
Among his assortment may bes tund Mappied Bea
ver, i’iam Beaver, Sstin Beaver, and Fine Moleskin,
Silk Hats, of a superior quality.
Also, Men's and Soy’s Medium and Broad Brim
and common napped Hats, a large assortment. Also,
Gent’s Utter. Sea-o ter and common Fur Caps, with a
good assortment of youth’s ami children’s cloth and
velvet Caps, of the most fashionable patterns, alt ot
which are offered at the lowest prices for cash.
Wanted—Otter. M nk and Muskrat Skins.
GEORGE A. KIMBERLY.
Columbus. Jan. 1,1839. 48tf
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTIKJ*.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public
generally, that he is ready to execute ali orders
in the above line of business, in the neatest manner
and on the must reasonable terms. He has also fur
sale a splendid assortment of window sashes, of van
ous siz*s, made of the best materials, which are far su
perior to anv offered for sale in a Southern market.
His shop is one door below Kivlin’s Sans Souci.
June 28 21 v STATES LEWIS.
DUS. HOLT AND PERSONS
RE united in the practice of Medicine Then
/ft Oifices are on Broad street, just below the Citv
Hall, ami on Randolph street, ia the upper tenemen
of Calhoun’s Gratti’e Building.
Besides the usual branches of ihe practice of Medi
cine, Drs. H. and P. tender their services as Surgeon
of some experience in the higher operations—such.;
operations for all diseases of the eyes for Hernia.lo
motosny, <kc, kc.
’ Maras 23. 12y
P O E T R Y.
For the Sentinel and llerald.
WHAT DO WE LIVE FOR?
What do we live for ? is’t to see
Our fondest visions fly,
As blossoms on the fragrant tree,
That have bu. b.oum’u to die?
What do we live for ? is’t to see
Our bright joys tempest tost,
When self from self would vainly flee,
And e’en Hope’s anchor’s lost ?
What charm’s in life? when ev’ry day
A greater sorrow brings,
When all that’s beautiful and gay,
Fast Hies on morning’s wings ?
How sad our lot, with care oppress’d,
Mantled m sombre gloom;
The maid to-day for bridal drest,
To-morrow fills the toinb. W.
For the Sentinel and Herald.
THE MADNESS OF THE MIND.
Oh tell mo not of wealth and fame,
To satisfy the homeless heart;
Nor of the m-gic of a name,
True joy’s to the soul t’ impart.
There is a feeling of the soul,
A restless burning power w ithin,
Which laughs to scorn such poor control,
Which strengthens witli increasing pain.
There is a madness of the mind
Which knows no hope, feels no control,
Alike to reason and blind,
A heart cast in a fearful mould.
No tears, no melting tears it sheds,
No melancholy moan it makes,
’Alid desolation only treads, —
From death’s dark dream it never wakes.
No plaintive sigh it ever breathes,
To murmuring winds that passeth by,
The deeply burtlu ned heart to ease,
The melting tear to gently dry.
From sympathy it asks ho tear,
From friendship sternly turns away,—
It feels no hope, it knows no fear;
For death and only death ’twiil pray.
Dread fatal minister of wrath,
Long, long thy victim I have been.
With thistles thou hast strewn my path,
And wreck’d my bqrningfever’d brain.
C.
TO A ROSE-TREE IN WINTER.
BY MISS C. ALLEN.
Fragrant and blushing Rose,
The fairest flower that blows,
Thou s‘>on wilt fade ;
Thoul’t live thy little hour,
To grace a wintry bower,
Then low be laid.
The brightest flowers must die,
The greenest leav> s will lie
Low on the ground ;
For autumn winds that blow
Will bend their branches iow
On earth’s cold mound.
v But when young Spring is seen,
Arraved in garb of green,
They’ll rise once more,
And live another life,
With buds and flowers rife,
A eharming store.
Not so with mortal man,
Whose life is but a span ;
Can Spring return ;
He lives but one short life,
That’s marked with care and strife,
But lives to learn.
New York, Feb. 1839.
For the Sentinel and Herald.
THE D iOMED.
Messrs. Editors —lt is an old and true
remark, that truth seems sometimes stranger
than fiction. Being myself* a mere looker on
inVienice,’ passing silently and unobserved
through the great world, mingling but little
with society in the fashionable sense of the
term; being heir to but few of its hopes aud
its fears, I have often had occasion to note
the force and truth of tuis observation.—
There seems to be a waywardness in the
fortunes of some men—a fate either for good
or evil —which hangs over them, which sets
at naught all the boasted calculations and
wisdom of philosophy. It would appear from
these examples that they were but a part of
that infinitely diversified and complicated
system of laws adopted by infinite wisdom,
to teach man Ins weakness and imbecility,
and the just subordination of his boasted
wisdom. It’ the simple story which I am
about to relate shall, in your opinion, tend to
teach this important truth, or can be in any
other manner beneficial or interesting to your
readers, it is at your disposal.
In the spring of 13 —, in accordance with
the waywardness and unsettled habits of my
nature, I was slowly and leisurely winding
mv way through the state ol , to the
shores of the great ‘ father of waters.’ In ap
proaching ihe little village of , situated
in one of those delightful and productive re
gions of the South, my attention was attract
ed by an immense concourse of people throng
ing in and about the Court House. It was
not alone the great number which so much
attracted my attention as the deep anxiety,
I might say gloom, that seemed to rest upon
every countenance. An awful stillness ap
peared to pervade the multitude ; a fervid
and settled anxiety was distinctly marked in
everv countenance. So soon as I allighted
at my lit tie inn, I naturally enquired of my
landlord the cause which had brought to
gether su6h a number of persons, and that
seemed to impress upon them so much seri
ousness aud gloom ? He briefly informed
me that one who had been considered
amongst their most respectable and talented
citizens, was on his trial for murder, hav
ing violated the then recent enactments of the
state against that relic of barbarity, duelling.
After taking a hasty repast, l soon found my
self mingling and elbowing with the crowd
in the Court room, to witness the enactment
of this melancholy tragic scene. Recognising
me as a stranger, one of the gentlemen of the
bar, in the true spirit of Southern politeness,
goon furnished me a comfortable seat, from
which I could see and hear all that passed.
To me there was always something pecu
liarly solemn and impressing about the pro
ceedings in a criminal Court ; and never did
I leet them more powerfully than on the oc
casion alluded to. The first object which
rav enquiring eye sought, after a hasty glance
around me, was the accused. I was not long
held in suspense, for very soon it fell upon a
noble and commanding form, whose counte
nance told too plainly the inward agonies of
of the soul,
* That leafless desert ri the mind.’
He seemed cal.Hly, and I might almost say,
indifferently, to survey all around him ; and
coldly to watch,as on the stream of lile.and see
its current ebb ajvay. The jury were empan
elled, and sworn to pass upon his life ; and
niter a short and appropriate address to them
from the slate’s Counsel, the evidence for the
prosecution opened.
It was brief and simple, and such as might
be told oi almost every case of duelling. The
challenge had been passed by Henry Mas
lerden, the prisoner, and accepted by Wil
liam Story. They met upon the day de
scribed in the indictment, and ai the lirst shot
Story fell. Here ihe testimony lor the state
closed. A consultation between the counsel
lor the prisoner ensued, which resulted in a
conference with the prisoner; and being seated
near him, I had a fair opportunity of hearing
all that passed. They prqposed to him that
the original cause of cptarrel between himself
and Story • ..otiltl be submitted lo the jury,
and upon the Fact of his clear justification
under the laws of honor and chivalry, tlu*v
rested their hopes for an acquittal. To this he
at first resolutely objected, and at last yielded
but a reluctant assenr. The counsel for the
prisoner then opened the defence before the
jury in a strain of fervid, impassioned and
imploring eloquence, detailing, in a clear anti
lucid manner, the causes which had led to
the fatal rencontre ; appealing to all the no
ble emotions of the human heart, to justify j
the conduct of his client. The facts tlm*|
detailed, and afterwards proven, were ih* j
following :
A young lady of great personal charms, of
a highly cultivated mind, and unspotted cha
tacter, came on a visit to that section of the
state, and spent much of her time in a family,
into the circles i.f which Masterden was al
ways received as a welcome guest. He had
found much pleasure in social intercourse’
with her ; hut being of an older of mind al
most peculiarly his own, she had never suc
ceeded in captivating his heart, although ii
might be plainly seen that the object of his
attentions had been less fortunate with the
control of her own. During her stay she
was addressed also by Story, whose suit, tor
the reasons perhaps above hinted at, was
promptly rejected. Mortified ahd chagrined
at his defeat, with a fiendlike spirit, he sought
to destroy the reputation of this lair and in
nocent creature. Masterden remained total
ly ignorant of the affair, until the ladv, with
an overburthetied heart, appealed to him for
protection, and unfolded to him, in Ihe true
and unsuspecting simplicity of her nature, the
whole story of tiieir intercourse. His noble
and virtuous mind felt all the indignation
which such a narrative and such baseness
might be supposed to excite, aud he iost no
time in calling upon Story, and demanding
an unconditional retraction of the offensive
and injurious language. This Story refused
to do, but most wantonly and brutally insult
ed the champion of virtue and innocence.—
This drew forth the challenge which resulted
in the consequences above detailed. I was
deeply interested with this story, and became
filled with anxiety for the late of the unfortu
nate Masterden. I listened with the most
intense anxiety lo every word that fell from
the prisoner’s counsel, and to and them jus
tice I must say never did I hear a more elo
quent and noble defence. But it was una
vailing—the law was positive in its provi
sions, and admitted of no mitigation. After a
short and fearful state of suspense, the jury
returned into Court a verdict of guilty.
On the next day the prisoner was brought
into Court to have the sentence of the law
pronounced upon him. Never shall I forget
the solemnity and intensity of that scene.—
Every eye was fixed upon him, and the au
dible throb of a ti ousand hearts heat from
one end of the spacious Court room to the
other ; he alone seemed calm, serene and
collected, and genliy smiltd upon the immense
concourse of his sympathising countrymen,
being seated in the i’ellon’s box. A pause
ensued ; I carefully surveyed the prisoner’s
countenance, and thought I fully realised the
intensity of feeling so powerfully described by
Byron :
‘ O’er him who hates, *r loves, or fears,
Such moments prove the grief of years ;
And gather, in that drop of time,
A life of wo, an age ol crime.’
The j idge, who was himself a your.g man, !
and who, to the honor of his heart be it said, j
was equally unable, with those around him, I
to refrain from shedding tears over this me [
lancholy wreck of fortune and hope, gently j
rose from his seat to pronounce sentence.—
Calling him by name, with a faltering and!
tremulous voice, lie asked him what he had j
to say why the sentence ol’ the law should j
not be pronounced upon him? The prisoner,!
with a mild and resigned countenance, but’
with a collected firmness of voice, replied that
he had nothing to oiler. Just at that mo
ment a wild shriek was heard, which startled
and thrilled through the whole multitude,
and shivered along the nerves like the voice j
of some supernatural visitant. Another mo-1
men!, and a lady, beautiful as Diana, with
dishevelled hair and flowing robe-, feli upon;
the breast of the prisoner, seemingly exhaust
ed and lifeless. He clasped the fair fotat to I
•his bosom; his manly soul gave way ; hej
raised his eyes to heaven,streaming with hot
and burning tears, indifferent to all that sm
rounded him, and exclaimed, ‘Oh God, couldst;
thou not have saved me from this dreadful
shock ?’ The sensation produced by this
singular and sudden apparition, as it seemed
to he, was tremendous. Master ien sliil held
in his arms lus lair burthen, pouring upon
her marble foie head fast burning tears, and !
depressing upon ber pale cheek kiss after kiss. j
Tiie vital spark of life seemed to have left its
fair tabernacle. Medical ail was instantly
called ; tiie Court room was so far cleared as
to admit the who espnie air, and the most ac- j
live restoratives tvere applied ; they were in a i
measure effectual, and evidences of returning!
vitality were soon manifest. She gently open-!
ed her eyes and gazed wildly around her, and i
| then fixing them upon Mastcrden’s manly’
1 countenance for a moment* she gazed rnttnt-
ly. and, in the true spirit of the passionate
ravings of madness, rushed forward to him,
and as she fell into his arms exclaimed, 4 Lord
ot my heart, let me die with you,’ and burst
lonh into a wild and unearthly laugh, which
t >ld too plainly that reason was already de
throned. \\ henever I recur to that fearful
moment, I can hear anew that wild and
dreadful laugh, winch causes mv very soul ta
shiver and freeze within me. Insensibility
again ensued, and in that state she was re
moved to the hospitable dwelling of one of
the citizens of the village. Active restora
tives were again resorted to, but in vain ; the
spark of hie was extinguished, and the pure
spirit had fled forever. Such is woman’s de
votedness ; sueh is woman’s love. Need the
reader be told that this was Mary Summers,
in the defence of whose character Masterden
had brought himself as a felon to the bar es
his country. But to hasten to a close. The
sentence of the law was pronounced upan
the prisoner, but such was lire general sym
pathy in Ins favor that the most energeti*
means were put in requisition, and execu
tive pardon was readily obtained, but it too
came too late. The terriLie scenes through
which the prisoner had passed were too much
lor his nature to bear, and a few days after
liis release he sank into the grave, amid his
mourning and weeping friends. Such was
•he late of two noble Iwings who, under ordi
nary circumstances, would have been orna
ments and blessings to society, n fate brought
about by tire po'luted heart of a wretch ia
human form. C.
HACKS'. 11 ACES !
We have yet bad nothing on our course
comparable to the grand affair which lately
came oil iri New Orleans, and is thus record
ed by that matchless chronicler of sport, the
Picayune.
Great race between a Levee Commissary
and a Dutch woman. —Every one knows that
that there are hundreds of women and small
girls in this city, regularly engaged in the bu
siness of picking up cotton and coffee about
tire streets and on the Levee; and that'when
they find the picking rather dry, they even
go so far as to steal it from the hales and
sacks. They go in gangs, have their senti
nels out with as much system as a flock of
crows, and while one is on the look out for
the Commissary, or whatever is appointed to
watch, the rest will huddle round a bale of
cotton or sack of coffee, fiil their aprons or
baskets, and be off’in no time.
We yesterday saw an amusing race, a
single dash of three squares, from the corner
of Common to Custom 11 ruse street, between
an old Dutch woman who had made a regu
-I*r haul of cotton, and the Levee Commis
sary, catch weigiits; she had a large apron
made on purpose for carrying a heavy freight
of plunder, and l*e a cane.
At the start the Dutchy had the advant
age, and led off’ at a cow gallop. At the
first oyster house the Commissary made a
desperate brush and gained on her a little,
but she let out at an awkward though killing
pace—at least lie must have thought so—and
soon made a gap of at least twenty open
yards of daylight. 4 Go it old ’un,’ said a
steamboat character; 4 Pul! up, man, or dat
woman ’ll beat you, sure,’ said a darky. On
nearing tlie large pile of railroad iron, foot
of Gravier street, die pace all around was
terrific. The Dutebv throwed a high hoof
but gathered well, while Commissary went
at it with a perfect rush. At this point he
lost his hat, which gave the old one a slight
advantage. Over the railroad iron she went
as though a locomotive was after her, and on
crossing the place where the canal was to be,
she had gained still more on her opponent.
The Commissary here began to show symp
toms of distress, while Dutchy, who still held
on to her plunder, ran as fast and as fresh as
at the start. Finding it impossible to hold
out against such wind aml speed as the old
’un possessed, the Commissary hauled up at
the corner of Canal street, by which time the
other had gained nearly a square. The for
mer appeared badly worried, while the lat
ter, after resting a short time on a box, ap
peared as fresh and in as good running con
dition as at the start. We give the following
as the result :
Old Dutchy.(pedigree and age unknown) 1
The Commissionary, “ “ “ dis.
Time from 3 to 5 minutes —good, con
sidering the roughness of the track, which
was covered with shells, cotton bales, piles of
iron, &c. &c.
Scene at tiie death of a Virginia slave-hold
er.—The Richmond Enquirer introduces the
following scene in an obituary notice of Geo.
E. Harrison, Esq. son-in-law of Mr. Ritchie,
who was a wealthy planter :
* On Sunday last we saw the br-d on which
his remains were resting, surrounded by his
slaves—not the domestics of bis house, win*
were a!! devoted to hiir, but by ii s field
bands. They were dissolved in tears and
pouring forth their most piteous wailings. A
very intelligent slave, in whose arms his roas
ter accidentally died, and who spoke of it
with an intensity of feeling which would bare
dune honor to any man, was addressing hi*
bretbreu in the most plaintive manner :
* Vv ell may you weep—you have reason to
weep. You have not only lost your master,
but your friend and your father.’
The interment scene of the next day. baf
fles any description which we could give of it.
The negroes of his own and his brother’*
plantations, of both sexes and of all ages,
flocked around the grave —all c unfortabiv
clad, in a snow storm. Tears, groans, all
the manifestations of the utmost distress,
were poured forth over the closing grave of
their master. They bid him 4 good by’—
i thr-v cal'ed him their friend and their father.
Mr. Ha rnson lias remembered them in the
i kindest terms i.. his vv;lL It speaks us them
by na.flp; makes the most humane and hbe
ra! provisions fi;r them especially—and ea
jo.iw his executor to treat them ail with every
kindness and points out the u-.anner in which
i it was to be done.’
A timber me:chant who had left off busi
ne.-s, was very much offended at a cidevant
customer giving him an order for some tim
ber. ‘Sir,’ aid he, ‘ don’t you know that I
have retired from business.* * Oil ves,’ re
pi t\l tie* customer, ‘retired upon a great
deal, I dare sav.’
Mrs. Crue, who in her day, was rather a
celebrated actor in ti e Provinces, applied for
pecuniary assistance to an actor, more famed
for his v.it than his charity. His reply wtyp
a cross one, simply saying lie was not a
| Cruse ader.
‘ Sir,’ sad a man defending rather a noto
; rieus charac'er, ‘I attire you it is pur.; in
i nocence.* ‘ I quite a<<ree with you,’ icpked
I the oh er, ‘ It is pure in-no scree.’
Whv is sit angry man hke ten asses stolen ?
Brea use Ire’s X-ass-pirated, (wtwwatfe??.)
[NO. 5.