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About The Democrat. (Columbus, Ga.) 1830-18?? | View Entire Issue (Nov. 12, 1831)
4JOSAM K>IIH HAHI’LETT-EI)IT«!I. liar IS rntI.ISUED EVERY WEEK IN Columbus (Geo.) by C. E. BARTLETT bt R. BLATTER at Three Dollars per annum if pud in advance <>y Four Dollars at the end of the year. It is expected that all application for subscription from a distance will be accompanied with the B»oncy. Single numbets 12. J cents each. Advertisements will be inserted at reasonable cates Sales of land and nagroes, by adminis trators, executors or guardians, are requited by law to be held on the first tuesdav in the month, between the hour* of 10 o'clock in the forenoon ts 3 in tlie afternoon, at the court house of the county in which the properly is situated. Notice qfthesc sties must he given in a public Gazelle Si.Xtv days previous to the day of sale No'ice of the sale o 1 ’ personal property must be giver in a like manner forty days previous to ke day of sale Notice toilcbtors A creditors of an estate must bo published forty days Notice that all application will be made to the eourt of ordinary for leave to sell land must be published fair months. Letters ou business must bo Post paid to insure attention lUFWe aie authorised to announce G. W DILLIARD as a candidate for Clerk of the Snp fbr Court of Muscogco county, at tlie next Jan xry election. Feb. 12. tdc. XT’We are authorised to announce JOHN M PATRICK as a candidate for Tax Collector of Muscogee county, at tho ensuing January elec tion. Feb. Ift. tdc. We are authorised to announce Hez cltiah Clay, as a candidate lor SherifTof Muscogee County, ut the next January election. We are authorised to announce En wtx E. Bipsell, as a candidate for Clerk of the Inferior Court of Muscogee coun ty, at the ensuing election. Oct. 22,1821. We tire authorised to announce J.no. T. B. Tarver ns a candidate for Clerk of the Inferior Churt of Muscogee Cos at the ensuing election. Oct. 22, 1831- Powers 4* Nafei r, HA VF, just received at their store, first door below the Columbus B uk, a fancirul and Well selected stock of DRY GOODS ; HARDWARES CUTLERY. of which tho following articles compose a part. They respectfully invite their Frieds and the public to call and exatnin them, Hose and Duffel Blankets. Kesrey, a good article for negro clothing, Sattinetls, various colours and quali’ics, A fine assortment of cloths. White and Red flannels, Salisbury do. Green Baits, Blit. Bmnbazets, French Bombast*ics, Marino Circassians, Russia, Table, and Birds Eye Diaper*, Domestic Plaids and stripes, Tabby Velvet, silk do Black and while Prints, Fancy »V Bine do. Dark Plaid stripe Ginghams, French Poplin, Swiss Fuerillas, Printed lin<*n cambric hbkfs Pencil bordered do. do. Thread Laces and Edgings, Swiss Insorting, braiy Janes, Prussian shawls, Thibet Shawls, Marabout do. Leonidas do. Embroider'd do. Crape do Green llairaize, Corded Muslin Petticoats, A fine assortment of Hosiery, Fancy colored silks, BIU. Italian do. Plain and Satin Levantine do. Black Sarsnets, Green do. Black Italian cravats. Velvet and silk Stocks, Bonnet and coloured Taffeta Ribbon?, Superior Taffeta Umbrellas, Cotton do. * Quilling, Velvet Reticules Beaded do. Bead Purses. READY MADE CLOATHING. Camlet and plaid Cloaks, Petersham over coats, Green, Blue and Olive Frocks, Blue, Idack and Green dress coata, Sattinet coattees aid Pant's. Superfine cloth pant’s. Black Velvet Vests, black silk & cloth do. Superior wh’t «V buff Valcntia do. Wll’t ons. do. Tfhite flannel wrappers, Canton flan drawers. An extensive Assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES. A Large lot of superior HOUSE CARPEN TER'S TOOLS. Columbus, Oct 8, 1631. MERCERS CLUSTER, AND METHODIST HYMNS. Principally from the collection of the ftov. JOHN WESLEY, M A.— ALSO— A selection of approved Scijool Jioous. Young’s Assistant, Easy Lessons, Popular do. National Reader, Latin Reader, Scientific Class Rook, Toney's Botany, AVoodbridge Geography ami Atlas, Pickett's class Books, Webster and Walker’s Dictionary, English Render, Webster’s Spelling Books, Bibles and Testaments, Blank Books and Stationery, A few pieces fasliinnoble Music. For sale by GEO. W. DILLINGHAM. MavNL I*3l. TV OTICU. All persons having claims a -*. * gainst If'ilUam Talbot dec. are requested to render them in agreeable to law. to ,- s Git LEV rAt. ROT, Fir 1,4831., WILI IAN NONLFV, U * THIS DEMOCRAT. | *OIRSE & HilllK, HAT Ma n u fa c t u rers, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, w<M 1,1) respectfully inform the pub-1 !ic ih it ihey have on hand, and will keep const antllv for sale, at whole-sale aed retail, a goner hI and extensive assortment of HAT S', coinpri sing all llio various fashions and qualities, and on as favorable fotins as can ho purchased at a ny market in the United States. Strict attention will be given to all orders from the country Orders for tiats left with Edward J. Harden, esq at Appalacliicola, will he promptly attend ed to. WANTED TO PURCHASE. Hatting furs of all kinds, for which cash and a libera! price will be given, delivered cither at Columbus or at Appalacliicola. Columbus. Amo. 27. 183). SIMMIWBIiI] . BY the Ship Oglethorpe intended to .rail from Liverpool on the 15th August last, the subscribers will receive on her arrival daily ex pected, their usual supply of fall and wintf.r DR Y C, G0D5..... CUTLER Y, AND CROCKERY WARE, which will ho for sale, by the package or piece, ot reasonable prices and customary terms. LOW. TAYLOR & Cos. Savannah Q6tk, Srpt. 1831 N B Savannah and its suburbs are quite exempt from sickness, and no apprehensions of any Insurance* FBAIIE Augusta Insurance and Bank ing Company will insure Produce ami Mer chandise against tile dangers of River Naviga tion on good steam boats and other river craft, and iijiou good vessels from Apalachicola to New Oilcans or the atlantic cilios. They will also take fire risks npon Buildings, Merchandise and Produce GEO. IF. HILLING HAM, Avrnt. Tailoring* . ,10H¥¥lELI), WOULD respectfully inform the pub lic that he has commenced tlie above business in all its branches—he has taken the stand lately occupied by Henry Johnson, and will endeavor to give satisfaction to those who may favor him with their custom. By strict attention to hie business, ho hopes to receive a liberal share of patronage. mpN. B. All orders from the country will bo promptly attended to. Columbus, Oot. 2*2. 2—ts Jk'ew Terry. About one mile below Columbus,.on the near est and beflt read to Fort M tchell and Mont gomery Alabama. Tlie subscribers have estab lished their new Ferry across the Chattahoochy. RATES OF FERRIAGE. Waggou loaded 50 cents. Waggon empty 25 Pleasure carriage four wheels 50 Gig or Sulkey £5 Cart loaded 25 Cart empty 12 12 Mau and Horse 0 1-4 Foot passenger when alone (5 1-4 Led horse or foot pussengcr in company no thing. The road leads directly from the lower end of Broad Street, down to ihe river. SKA 150 RN JONES, STEPHEN M. INGERSOLL June 10. 3ti LIS /’ OF LETTERS REMAINING in the Postodicc at Greenville Ga. October 1, 1831. Bennct, Vardemaii Ilouly, James Burton, Josiuh Hod net, John Bandy, Peter II nes, James Birch, Win. W. Jeter, Win. A. Bat troll, Thomas Low, Win. Butts, Zaeli. Ligon, Marshal Bowles, Nelson Maguire, Francis Chapman, John A. Noles, Parker, Claton, Samuel Park, John L. Calloway, James A.Preskitt, Francis Crabtree, John Ragland, Robert Conner, Christophcrßay, John A. ! Cain, John lleddy, miss Sarah ■ Carlisle, Thos. C. Ilolins, Lodwick j Cogen, Dennis Stanley, Lewis Eubanks, Edward Stanley, Felix Ector, If. W. Stanley, Gilbert Ferrell, John Stanford, Levi | Gresham, John H. Stephens, Quinton j Goolsby, Randall Steward, James j Gober, A. C. Scott, Joseph j Greer, W. W. Todd, Benjamin | Goolsby, John 11. Weathers, Henry ! Germany, James Welsh, Thomas j Hitchcock, Win. ‘2 Wa**d, Powell | flowertan, James Williams, Stephen i Hardy, Thomas Williams, Lewis j Holmes, T. Wright, mrs. Jane i Harrison, Ishatn Walker, Charles 11. j Hciicoek, M rs. Nan. Windham, Peter j Harris, Silas Willis, James 2 Hillyer, Janies Weathers, A. M. A F. WOLCOTT, P. M. oct 15 GEN I TINE BLUE BLACK INK. Manufactured and sold wholesale ami retail by S Norton, at the Bonk sin tionary and Fancy Store, two doors below the 1 Colombo* Rank, Broad direct 1 Thi* INK ban a lively bhteiah black color, I flown freely from tho pen; in a nhort time it«eo ' lor will pahiv to a rich, beautiful, pc nianont j black Tli'd ink it. not *nrpa>sr<l in cbt apnewi 1 and quality by any of northorn mnnol'ai Ti/o •apt. if. COrjIT’tIBUS, GA.) BATITHOAY, IVOVEfKBSR I*, 1931. MISCELLAN GOIIS. From Huge’s Travels iti Greece, GRECIAN FEMALES. The degradation of women in Greece is owing, principally, to a faulty educa tion, and an early seclusion from that so ciety which they arc intended to amelio rate and adorn: but, indeed, if the first of these evils were rciuoved,the second would soon vanish: for when good principles, and a sense of moral duties are early in stilled into the mind, there is no need of seclusion or confinement. Women who know their duties, are as apt to practice them as men, and, possessing a greater share of sensibility, are more easily led to : Cultivate the mild and social virtues. Os all the countries which we visited, I saw none where this false system of treatment was more to he regretted than in Greece. To judge from tlm countenances of the Grecian females, they exhibit u vivacity j and a brilliancy of expression that denote j a high degree of sentiment and genius: : they appear also naturally to possess af fectionate and kind dispositions, without any tendency to that spirit of profligacy which characterises the sex in many coun tries of the South; hut what can be ex pected from the system that is pursued? As soon as a girl approaches the age of twelve, she is as studiously shut up from the public sight as a Catholic Nuu: In the Interior of the Gynekaios, she is con lined; hut she is taught nothing beyond j the art of embroidery, or a few such other I frivolous accomplishments; and, if her nurse or mother should he able to read, is instructed in the science of relics, the his tory of miracle-mongers, and other ah surdities which superstition has engrafted upon religion. As soon as site arrives at a marriageable age,she is affianced by her family, as a matter of convenience or sordid interest, and may he reckoned lucky if she find a parity of age in her j partner for life. Rarely, indeed, is the j Hymeneal Torch lighted here at tlie Altar I of Love! All preliminaries arc carried on ; by tlie intervention of a third party:* No • opportunity is given to a young couple of acquiring that knowledge of each other’s i characters which is so essential to con- j niihial happiness—there is nothing to excite those tender anxieties and deli cate attentions which interest and re fute the soul: The wishes of the parlies most concerned, are not thought oft The suitor expects nothing from his bride hut | a silent acquiescence in the will of others; j and the girl herself, anxious for liberty, I gives her consent, without consulting, or even knowing the inclinations of her heart. Very curious surprises sometimes take place, when the bridegroom goes to fetch his affianced spouse. The beautiful infant turns out a piece of deformity; and the plain child is transformed into an angelic woman. Nothing can exceed the anxiety of parents and friends in this coun try to contract a marriage for their girls, j The brothers, in .a family, made it an in variable rule not to marry until their sis* ters are disposed of—the truth of which was confirmed to me by tlie most respect able authority. The strongest instance 1 met with of this zeal, was in a poor de cayed tradesman ot loannina, whom the exactions of the Vizier, and failures in commercial speculations, had reduced to the last stage of poverty; his still venera ble, though melancholy appearance, so excited our compassions, that wc contri buted a sum of money for bis relief, which might uossibly with good management and fortune, have enabled him to regain a tolerable livelihood; hut chose rather to give it all as a dowry with a beautiful daughter to a young Greek, who, accord ing to custom, refused to marry her with out one. From the New England Review. BACHELORS. Our ancestors were, if the truth tnay lie told, a most tyrannical race of sturdy de mocrats. It is well worth one’s while to look back occasionally, and contrast their times with our own. Formerly, a man’s ears were spiked to the pillory, for doubt ing the-infallibility of the Puritans. Every old woman kept a cat, and when her nose and chin quarrelled with each other, was hung up by the neck, or pressed between planks, to force the Evil Spirit out of her. A Quaker coat was an abomination; a broad-brinnned hat was enough to ensure the hanging of its wearer; And, what was far worse, the ancient and honorable fra ternity of Bachelors, were most scanda lously persecuted; their Bachelors’ Halls were shut up; and they were forbidden by law to “live alone.” One of our townsmen, (we certainly have reason to be thankful that tlie law is not now in force,] so long ns 1G72; was prosecuted at the age of twenty-two for the high mifldemennoi of "lining alone." In tin* old Court Records of those early times of Massachusetts, the following may he found: “At a Court holden at Hampton, R off* mo This Court being l informed that John Littlehale, of Iluverhill, liveth in a house by himself contrary to the law of the country, whereby hee is subject to miirh •in: and having hud information of some of his accounts, which tire in no way to he,* allowed of, hut disapproved and discountenanced, doe therefore order that the mid John, dins forthwith, at fur thesf, within the time of six weeks next ; after the date hereof, remove himself from the said place and solitary life, and [ settle himself in some orderly family in . the said towne, and bee subject to the | orderly rules of family government in said family (unles be bee removed out of the said tovvne u ithiu the time) and if bee doe not perform this order as above said, then this Court doth order that the Selectmen do forthwith order and place the said John to bee in some orderly family as above said, which, il'bee shall refuse to submit unto, then these are in llis Majesties name to require the Cun stable of said to wn.*, upon the know ledge of it. or information, to apprehend the person of said John, and carry him to the House of Correction in Hampton, thereto he kept and sett to work initial lice shall bee freed by order of authori ty; and this order shall bee a discharge and security.” ALLEGORICAL. The following Allegorical JStory, trails luted from the German, has a inoral, which raises it far above most of the Newspaper Tales|of the day. A MAN WITHOUT A SHADOW! Herman de Berlicken was the sou of a very good imturcd man, who hated trouble and loved good cheer, lie was a trades man, and had once a thriving shop; hut, finding business troublesome, neglected it, and indulged m good living. His wife, who was a cross woman, forever teazing him about debts and weekly accounts, was also a very unkind mother; for when little II erman would not learn, she sent him to bed. Every body wondered to' see her wasting away with discontent, when she had such a pleasant man for her husband; but it seems she could not live on. smiles, and died when Herman was about fifteen. The widower lamented his loss; however, he comforted himself with his bottle and his pipe. Herman wept much at first, then thought lie should he happy to he his own master, hut at last he thought it is a sad thing to have no one to take care a bout us. H crinan had a good heart, and was not | without talent, hut he had many faults, however, as long as his father could af ford to entertain company, he was a charming young man. It is true, that he was of little use in the counting-house, aid inattentive to business; lint lie took likenesses in water-colors, played on the Ilute, and sang prettily. The affairs of tbS father went worse and worse: he be came a bankrupt,and Herman soon found that he was no longer considered as a charming young mail. The poor man, who had laughed so heartily, and played the agreeable for fifty years, could not stand the first touch of adversity. His fa culties seemed all absorbed in terror: 11c sickened and died. Boor Herman found himself alone in the world. After the first gusli of sorrow, he beg in to consider how lie was to lie maintained. He made a few drawings; but the friends of the persons who sat to him never being satisfied with Ids like* nesses, he threw away the pencil. He solicited an engagement at the Concert of iiis native town, Kutishon, ns a flute* player, but none would practice with him; lie was not well grounded m music; and as to singing, he very soon had no voice left. The charming young man was in danger of dying in the streets. A pecu liar ill fortune seemed to hangover him, and ha gradually sunk from one position to another, till at last he was reduced to work in an obscure hovel in the suburbs, whence be never emerged till dusk. His wages barely supported him; at length, a more able band was found, and lie was discharged. In the fever of his mind, lie walked about one whole day fasting, and about an hour before sunset, he found him self in the middle of a wide plain, several miles from Ilatisbon, whither be was de termined never to return. Suddenly he saw a well dressed man; the stranger flow ed with an air of respect. Herman was hurrying past him, when the stranger po litely addressed him; “We shall hardly see so fair a day again this autumn.” “I shall not see any day again!” “Are you ill, sir? 1 hope you do not think yourself in danger.” “Sir, lam a mined man— my life is a burden to me.” “Forgive me, sir; but I am grieved to see a gentleman of your appearance in distress. Do not turn away from me; believe me, I have the power to be your friend.” Herman’s mis fortune had not taught him prudence or suspicion; he told the stranger his story, and was delighted with the interest with which be listened to his tale. So power ful seemed tlie sympathy of his new friend, that be thought he bad never been loved before. At last, after a long pause, the stranger told the youth that lie was an adept in the occult studies. This was ul l news to Herman; his mind dilated v ,th wonder when the stranger held fo'. tli to him a magic purse, which he ho/, ol ,| v to biyy at the foot of a tree from f ,„ e to time, and repeat some Ruuick verses over it, to find it again foil of gold as it then was. “Oh, tell me,” he excl'unied, “what am I to do to show my gratitude for such kind ! ness?” “I will ask a mere trifle.” “Oh, name it! Any thins in my pow ! er.” “ Well, then, I will nsk you to give me your Shadow!" "My Shading? But how can 1 give it!’ VOL. 11.-\O. 5. “You 1 1 live only to consent to part with it.* I can take it. 4 * “Surely you are jesting! However, it is at your serv ice.” Tlie stranger .suddenly gave the purse to Iferniiui, and stooping down, he made the actionof folding up something, took a brief farewell, and disappeared. II enuuu was sorry to part with so dear a friend, without appointing a future meeting; hut a full purse makes a light sorrow: lie sat down, counted his money, anil repeated his rhymes. Before midnight, he arrived at a small town, where he ordered a supper and went tolled. The next morning was cloudy— Herman slept till noon; he then sent for the proper tradesman, furnished himself with good clothes and the best apartment. So impatient was he to know if las ptirso would really fill again, that he bought twenty things he did not want. At night, he repaired to the tree, buried his purse, uttered his spell, dug it up. and found it— hcav'wr than before! “Oh, the good stranger!” Herman wept with gratitude. The next day, there was a market sor horses, and Herman pul chased one. He was soon suited to Ins mind, und just as he was paying the money, the sun shining bright mid the horse neighing lustily, up comes an old man to the seller, and pulls hack his hand, crying out with agitation, “Let go; what are you doing? That man lias no Shadow!" [ V general pause ensued; the place where Herman stood was left as void as if the plague.] "No Shadow!" was echoed in cries of horror on every side. 11 crinan looked on the white flags, and saw that he really had no Shadow! Ho felt guilty and frightened, and edging off to the shady side of the street, crept home. In vain he said, “The people of tins town arc very rude!” But he could not help feeling it as a terrible thing to he hooted at even by the people. The sun shone bright into ins room through a huge win* dow; he walked across the aright place on the floor, hoping his shadow would ap pear, hut no shadow came. Herman cried out — “1 wish the sun were never to shine again!” then sobbed forth, “1 wish l had never sold my Shadow." lie fhmg his full ptirfe on the lloor; at last exhausted, lie fell asleep; dreamed lie was running after his horse, and could not catch him; and that he was hooted when ever he turned about. Next morning, when he expected his breakfast, the door was opened, a tray of provisions was pushed hi on thu floor. But no waiter appeared. Moon after, in came the Landlord with two gravc-lookuig clergymen. All stood at a distance, and thr Landlord said, “Sir, 1 have brought hack all the money you have spent m my house, just as you gave it me. 1 request you to leave it directly.” Herman offered to speak, but found they were determined not to hear him. lie departed; and determined to travel in search of sonic rational neighlNiurhood, where Ins liberality would cause the slight deficiency of a shadow to he disregarded. lie hud wandered for months; But alns! he had more reason than the devil m Milton to revile the sun, for whenever bis beams rev ealed Ins want of a shadow t dis gust hunted him from society. A public walk became desolate whenever he ap peared; his money was useless; for no body would sell him any thing. If be patted a cur, the poor dog was hung; and if he gathered an apple, the tree was cut down. A thousand times did lleimnn invoke the stranger, and offer to return the purse, and have his shallow hack. No stranger came; but he thought, after every invocation, lie heard a kind of deep, in distinct “Ha, ha!” above, beneath, and around him. Sometimes he met with a civil stranger, and was often tempted to tell his story, hut found himself always repulsed by the horror expressed of any thing like the Black Art. In vain Her man protested that he was -V o Conjurer . At last he repaired to a distant town— took an obscure lodging; and occupied himself in the acquisition of Languages. The people concluded that he was trans lating a Book to earn las liread, and he had no time to gw oat by day-light, and always walked in t!.io evening, to spare his eyes the fatigue of writing by cumllc light. In the courseui'nfew months, Herman established a character—inude several nc- mid would have been very happy bv.t for the restraint to w hich his Shad'twless Form subjected him. * me evening when taking his ramble ’a the dusk, he saw a young lady much annoyed by some young men. Herman stepped forwards to her assistance, and behaved with so much manliness, that he disengaged her witheut coming to blows, and escorted her home. He would have left her at the door, but the mgenuous Ida pressed bun to go in and see her father, who received hint eordiatty. He was en treated to repeat his visits, hut constantly made them in the dark hour of evening, wlicrrhr found ihe family seated in the porch.—Herman fell in love, und hi* saw that hi* affection was returned; but there Was a tern We secret to he concealed from the object of hit MMiuan. After ninny struggles- lie dtndfatmcd on keeping his
