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~ The Editor l‘ avin S foinctl a c °-
.tn. rsl.ii) with Mr. Simri Hose, The
will hereafter be conducted
b) C Ro *l & Robejitson.
Much encouraged by the growing pa
tmna-e of the establishment, vve as
ir, Ihose interested in it, that no
“ in3 will be spared to make it as use
-lS possible. It wall be conducted,
at it has heretofore been, on strict rc
publican principles. As respects the
administration 01 tae U nited States,
s,th facts and argument shall be laid
b> . ~e the public with candour and in
dependence. We augur and anxiously
look for an abatement in the party spirit
bv w ;,j c h t/ie Slate has been fermented
lor some years past: and therefore
promise ourselves that little need be
snid on that subject. Should the con
duct of any public officer, no matter of
v iat trust and responsibility, in our
opinion need investigation, it shall be
laid fairly before the people, whose
voice will in all cases, decide their
late. On every question of import
ance, which may agitate the public
mind, our columns will be open equal
ly to correspondents of various opin
ions: Reserving to ourselves, howev
er, the right of judging of what may be
too personal, or not of sufficient merit
to be worth public attention. We
deem it unnecessary at this time to go
into a general enumeration of the rules
or principles which shall govern us
with respect to various matters which
come within the scope of our notice,
and may need animadversion: We
will only say, that in all such cases, it
shall be our first object to please our
selves, and hope in so doing to meet
the views of every honest citizen, and
uncorrupt politician.
We understand that reports are in
circulation in various parts, at no great
distance from this place, that there
is much sickness and many deaths
amongst us. It has even been stated
that eight and ten deaths on a day is
no very uncommon number. This is
a gross error—for we suppose this
place, at present, to be as healthy as
any part of the state. There has as
yet been but one death from fever ;
and we understand there was impru
dence on the part of the patient in
that case. There have been two or
three other deaths in the course of the
summer from complaints to which all
climates are subject. In fact we have
frequently heard the physicians speak
of the times as very dull with them.
[Since the above was in type, we
have received a communication from
a citizen of Macon, stating that he was
in Milledgevillea few r days since, and
that it was reported there that eleven
persons died weekly in the former
place. He states positively that of
upwards of 600 persons residing n the
reserve, but six only have died within
ten weeks past —2 of fever, 2of worms,
1 of epilepsy, 1 of cholera infantum—
and that at this time there docs not ex
ist one solitary case of fever.]
It is a providential tiling that men
vffio have the baseness wilfully to
attempt the diffusion of error, and
thereby to lead the minds of the
people astray, generally commence
it in so violent a manner as at once
to show their “ cloven foot,” and
overturn their own dark and ma
lignant purpose. - This happens to
he the case with a late writer in
the Western Carolinian, under the
signature of “ Anti-Radical, who
lias represented Wm. H. Crawford
>md his friends in a light before un
heard of, and probably never tho’t
ol till it was generated in his vile
imagination. The tenor of his
production is sufficient evidence of
“'hat he would do with the people
r l the United States if it was in Ids
power, llut let us pause here to
le i°ice that “ THE PEOPLE”—
possessors of SOVEREIGN
I OWEU in these States, have too
much light, too much sense, too
much understanding, to be thus
1 dunged into error by the black de
s’£ lts °h one whose only object is
’ * gratify his sectional pride and
ambition.
It appears that at one time Gen.
Jackson refused to discharge a bo
! - lennessee militia till they
m(l reached home.—At another
one he issued a general order in
opposition to the War Department.
i *at during the last war with Great
Britain he made an unauthorized
attack on Pensacola. And that
during the late war with the Semi
nole Indians, he actually seized St.
Marks, Pensacola, and the liaran
cas. And because there were in
dividuals found in the Union who
had independence enough to move
an investigation of these outrageous
violations of laws, customs, —.in a
word, of every thing that is sacred ;
they are now to he branded with
the term “ radical ,” and accused of j
trying to overturn the administra
tion! He says “in the winter of
1318, a member from Georgia, a
pupil of Wm. H. Crawford opened
the attack on General Jackson by a
string of resolutions introduced in- !
to Congress.” “ Old Hickory had }
fought too many battles with the
Indians and their allies, to be bro’t
into disgrace by the Cobbs and
Crawjords of Georgia. But his
enemies, like the Seminoles, though •
they were driven back with defeat,}
were determined to creep out of 1
their hiding holes, and try their I
fortune once more. Accordingly,
the subject was brought before the
Senate, and referred to a commit
tee.” The “ report was signed by
a Mr. I.acock , but it was generally
known to be from the pen of Wm.
H. Crawford , Secretary of the
Treasury, a citizen of Georgia—a
state that had been so greatly pro
tected by the valour of Gen. Jack
son and his troops. There was
gratitude for you!”
There is absolutely so much non
sense in this that it requires an ef
fort to treat it seriously. That
Gen. Jackson had transcended the
limits of his orders there can be no
question —that an investigation in
to his conduct on such an occasion
was necessary, every man of sense
knows, and every honest man is
willing to admit. Should grati
tude then, (supposing Georgia to be
overwhelmed in it) be any induce
ment to screen the conduct of an
officer of high responsibility from
investigation? It might with the
grateful, sympathizing, feeling An
ti-Radical : but we rejoice that our
Cobbs and Crawfords of Georgia,
are men who act more from princi
ple ; who hold the good of the Re
public far above the feelings of any
demagogue.
We are conscious that we appre
ciate the important military servi
ces rendered by Gen. Jackson, ns
highly as they can possibly deserve
—and yet we confess we are insen
sible of such a vast load of gratitude
as Anti-Radical seems to think is
heaped upon our shoulders.
It is a fact worthy of remark here
that a defence was at the time set
up in behalf of Gen. Jackson and
all his conduct, by those who, by a
virulent and systematic opposition
to republican principles had forfeit
ed all public confidence, and who
were in a continual habit of revi
ling the President and heads of de
partment. We should not be sur
prized if this Anti -Republican were
of the same cast.
COMMUNICATED.
That the liberty of the Press, is one
of the most incalculable benefits to
mankind of any thing his own ingen
uity has yet devised, will not be dis*
puted in this late day, so much en
lightened by its effects. It is certain
ly the palladium of literature and the
handmaid of philosophy.
The undersigned having noticed,
that the New Purchase of Georgia, fer
tile in its soil, salubrious in its clime,
and generally pleasant in its prospects,
yields, beside the products common to
such a country, some valuable fruit of
a philosophic nature ; deems it consis
tent with a just philanthropy, to con
vey, through the medium press,
some discoveries which have lately
been made by the citizens of the New
Purchase, calculated to enrich the
stock of science.
It is well known that our New Pur
chase has two noted springs, which the
learned spectator announces to be mi
neral ; and therefore is beneficial to
the ailing. It falls to my lot, to con
fute a maxim which is generally tho’t
from ancient ages to have been settled :
viz.—That between any two given
points, there is but one straight w 7 ay.
it is discovered on land, particularly
the New 7 Purchase, that the medium
between such points, will admit of va
rious straight ways. This discovery
was first made by the petitions laid
before the Inferior Courts for authority
to open roads. It was noticed that
some man would lay a petition before
the court, praying, that their honors
would grant leave and authority lor
opening a road, as it was of much pub
lic utility, from such a point in such a
district, to a certain point in another
district—the nearest and best way.
Leave aval authority being granted,!
they laid heavily to the work. About.
the next convention of the court, be
hold, some man had found that there
was another nearest and best way, me
diating between the same two points.
Consequently authority must be grant
ed for commissioners to view the
ground this nearest and best way.—
And so on in the course of a few
months many nearest and best and
necessarily straightest ways, would be
discovered. The court, acting upon
the pure principles of a democratic
government, could not deny the re
quest of the people. Hence several
roads are known to start from the
same point ; and leading different cir
cuitous routes, join again, at the dis
tance of a few miles.
It is requisite by some of the courts,
that reviewers, appointed to inspect
and designate grounds upon which a
road is to run, must make a return of
their decisions on oath. When I come
armed with grave decisions, sworn to
be right and true, by the Holy Evan
gelist, I presume no man will essay
to contest my argument at the hazard
of his purse or the Penitentiary. These
facts, besides proving as 1 have stated,
that there are more straight ways than
one, also confute Murray’s authority,
wherein he has reckoned but three de
grees of comparison.—For, beside the
three, —good, better, and best, there
are two more, which custom, a princi
ple to which Murray himself adhered
in some instances, has raised above
controversy : to wit, more best, and
most best.
Another circumstance has been no
ticed in the progress of opening roads,
that commissioners, in viewing the
nearest and best grounds upon which
a road is to run, are almost invariably
sure to discover, that it is their duty,
to carry it upon a certain ridge or dry
level, which is near someone, and of
ten more of their houses. And if it
be a little devious from the old doc
trine, that there is but one straight
way ; they descry, that, though it be
a little meandering in the start, it will
be the nearest in the long run. This
forms another exception to Murray’s
rule : there are therefore three more
degrees of comparison than he enume
rated : viz—more best, most best, and
in the long run best. Ido not inten
tionally confine my remarks generally
to any particular section of the coun
try ; but I think it would be proper to
imform O’Kelly that if his five politi
cal steeds should take a second con
test over the great national course,
when they arrive at that section of the
New Purchase between Macon and
Forsyth, we shall be able, when we
liave had time to open the roads in
contemplation, to accommodate them
in some parts of the way, to a separate
road each, and vve can assure the ri
ders that each of them, shall have the
nearest and best way.
I wish to be brief, and shall there
fore shall only add, that I think it
would be consistent with the duties of
the Inferior Courts, when they are ac
quainted with the situation of the
country, not to permit the opening of
roads, which are absolutely of no oth
er import, than to gratify the caprice
of interested individuals, —to the great
oppression and embarrassment of a
community, already involved in the
numerous and adverse, though proud
difficulties of changing a wilderness
into a garden. MONROE.
Literary Curiosity. —The subjoined
is a correct copy of the backing of a
letter sent to the Post Office, Fort
Hawkins:
“ State of gorgia
fort hawkens
a Conbibb County
to thomas B ”
A paragraph is circulating in
most of the newspapers throughout
the Union, purporting to be an ex
tract of a letter from Washington,
and importing that the Russian
Imperial Ukase of 4-16 of Septem
ber, 1821, had been revoked. This
statement is not correct. We un
derstand that, at the proposal of his
Imperial Majesty’s government,
recently made, the Msnister of the
United States at St. Petersburg
will be furnished with powers and
instructions to confer with the
Russian Cabinet for the adjust
ment, to the satisfaction of all par
ties, of their confliction claims in
relation to the Northwest coast of
America : and from the well known
moderation and regard to justice
of the Emperor Alexander, no less
than from the friendly disposition
toward the United States, so long
and so constantly manifested by
him, there is reason to expect that
this adjustment will be accomplish
ed in a manner satisfactory to him,
and, at the same time, consistent
with all the rights of this nation.—
In the mean time, it is believed
that the commanders of the Rus
sian armed vessels upon that coast
have received orders, which will
obviate any further immediate col
lision with the commerce and navi
gation of the United States in the
Pacific Ocean. Nat Int.
A large settlement is said to be for
ming near the head waters of the river
Rouge, in Michigan Territory, by the
Friends, quakers.
A white frost was visible at Staten
Island on the Ist July. In 1816 frost
was seen there every month.
Lxnitvvai^avvixr,
BY
John C. Easter,
AT
HILLSBORO’,
JASPER COUNTY.
Aug. 4. 2w20
itmw w&mssT’
f subscribers have opened a
H Store in Macon, Bibb county, di
rectly on the blulf, near the ferry, in
the store of Dr. lngersoll, where they
oiler for sale, low for Cash the follow
ing articles, —viz—
-2000 lbs Iron, 1000 lbs prime Bacon
400 bush. L. P. Salt,
10 bbls prime Pork, 10 do Whiskey
3 do Gin, 6 hogsheads Whiskey
5 hlids N. O. Sugar, 2 do Molasses
2 bbls Jamaica Sugar
1 do loaf do, 10 bags Coffee
2 chests Tea, 2 kegs D. P. Powder
20 bags shot, 6 boxes Gandies
4 boxes Soap, 4 kegs Tobacco j
2 casks London Porter
7 do Nails, assorted
Plough Moulds
Madeira, Teneriffe &. Claret Wines
Jamaica and Northern Rum
Cognac Brandy, Holland Gin
Pepper, Spice, Copperas, Saltpetre
Bar Lead, Plow Lines, Bed Cords
Trace Chains, Brade’s patent Hoes
Pad, stock, and closet Locks
Cotton Cards, Curry Combs
Crockery Ware, assorted
Horn, tortoise, bone and ivory Combs
assorted, Pins and Needles do
Pearl, mould and metal Buttons do
Pen, pocket, and Spanish Knives and
F'orks, assorted
Ladies morocco, leather, and prunella
Shoes, do, Gent's Shoes & Bootees
2 cases gentlemen's beaver, imitation,
and murino Hats, assorted
Rose Blankets, Blue Bocking
Green Baize, Cassimeres, Oznaburgs
Flannels, assorted
Cotton and linen Shirting do
Irish, Russia, and cotton Sheeting do
Long Lawns, Domestic Plaids
Apron Checks, Bed Ticking
Russia Duck and Drill
Ladies and gent’s Hose, assorted
Childrens do, Ribbons, assorted
Linen, cotton, and mabury Thread
Tapes, cotton Cord, Bobbin
Ladies and gent’s Gloves, assorted
Linen and cotton Cambric do
Calicoes and and Ginghams, do
Seersuckers and printed Muslins
Furniture Calicoes and Chintz
Cambric Dirnity
Mull,book, and jackonet muslins
Merino, Valencia and silk Slialls
Cotton and Cassimere assorted do
Valencia Scarfs, Inserting Trimmings
Muslin Dresses, Tamb’d Muslins
Caroline and imitation Plaids
Bombazettes, Union Stripes, French,
Nankin, and Yellow do. assorted
Black Sinchews,
Scarlet and green Florentine
Nankin and Canton Crapes
Flag and Barcelona Handk’fs
Silk Umbrellas
Briganby and Turkey Red Shalls
Valencia, Toil’t & Marseills Vestings
Genilemen’s Cravats
Together with a number of other ar
ticles, too numerous to mention.
A liberal price will be given for Cow
Hides, &c. &c.
J. & A. BENNETT.
Also— For sale by the subscriber,
the following tracts of LAND.
No. 157, 9th Dist. Houston 2024 acf.
214 5 “ Dooly 202|
136 7 “ ” 202 j
76 1 “ “ 202§
252 6 Henry 202$
87 20 “ Early 202$
One second hand COACIIEE, Har
ness, and HORSE, which will be sold
low for Cash. JOSEPH BENNET 1\
August 4. srn2o
WOWSE STOLE NT”
STOLEN from the stable of the
subscriber, on the night of the
2Gth July, a bright bay Mare, with a
very small white star in her forehead,
long tail, about 5 feet high, and 8 years
old. On the right fore foot just above
the hoof is a small rising, and part of
one of her teeth, on the left side is bro
ken away. Any person who will re
turn said mare, or give notice to the
subscriber (at Camp Hope, two miles
from Fort Hawkins, on the Milledge
ville road,) where she may be found,
shall be well rewarded for his trouble.
john McDonald.
August 4. 2w20
good 40 saw Cotton Gin*
JL for sale.—F'or further informa
tion, apply at this office.
Aug. 4, 1823. tf2o
.NOT VC Vi.
VGREEABLY to an order of the
of the Inferior Court of Bibb
county, Will be, sold, on the first Tues
day in October next, at the house of
lohn Keener,
3 .Negroes, Viz.—*2 Fe\
lows, Joe and Moses, and Laney, a
Woman, being the property of John
D. Williams, late of said county, dec.
and to be sold for the benefit of the
heirs and creditors of said deceased.
Timothy M atthews,
Adm'r with the will anne.ved.
July 31, 1823. tds2o
Georgia, Wilkinson County.
PERSONALLY came before me,
Benjamin Mitchell, Justice of
the Peace, R. S. Hatcher, and being
duly sworn, saith, that he received an
order from Jeremiah Smith to James
Hatcher, for twenty dollars, dated the
2d or 3d of July last, and the said or
der is lost or mislaid, so that he can
not command it.
R. S. HATCHER.
Sworn before me this the “j
30th of July, 1823. V
B. MITCHELL, J. P. J 3w20
Georgia—-Bibb County.
Whereas James Pearson applies
to me for letters of administra
tion on the estate ofGeo. Wilson,late of
said county dec.—These are therefore
to cite and admonish all and singular
the heirs and creditors of said dec- to
be and appear at my office within the
time preserbed by law, te shew cause,
if any they have, why said letters
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 2nd day
of August, 1823.
D. S. BOOTH, c. o. o-
August 4. 4w20
Geovaia—Bitoto County.
WHEREAS Elizabeth Bagby ap
plies to me for letters of administration
on the estate of Thomas Bagby dec.—
These are therefore to cite and admon
ish all and singular the heirs and cre
ditors of said dec. to be and appear at
my office within the time prescribed by
law, to shew cause, if any they have,
why said letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 2nd day
of August, 1823.
D. S. BOOTH, c. c. o.
August 4. 4w20
Georgia—EM) County.
WHEREAS Alexander Meriwether
applies to me for letters of administra
tion on the estate of Wright R. Cole
man, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all, and singular the kindred
and creditors of said deceased, to be
and appear at my office, within the
time prescribed by law, to shew cause
if any, why said letters should net be
granted.
Given under my hand this 2d day of
August, 1823.
D. S. BOOTH, c. c. o.
August 4. 4w20
List of Letters
Remaining in the Post office
at Louisville, on the Ist ,dav of
July, 1823. Those not called for be
fore the Ist October next, will be sent
to the Gen’l Post Office as dead letters.
Joseph Allen Lewis Lodge
Silas Arrington Aaron Lanier
John 11. AlaxanderWilliam Long
VViat Alford Hardy Morgan
Mathew Baley James Mason
Elijah Brown Mrs Easter Martin
Fleming Bates Allen Page
Wm. Bowen Jacob S. Powell
George Brown Allen Pearce
Samuel Bigliam Redding Pate
James Britt Mrs Patsey Pearce
Mrs Jane Bigham James Rogers
John Chasun Esq Jesse Robinson
E. H.Callaway esq-Jonathan Ross 3
John Cook Esq. Jona. Robertson
John Coleman Benj’n J. Ryan
Miss Mary Caroth-Mrs. Jane Ross
ers Stephen Swain c^q.
Mrs Sally Coley Eustis Sudstill
Rev. Th. Darley 2 Allen Sutton
Wm G. Dekle Rob’t Shelman esq.
Dennis Dardens J. W. Stillwell
Elisha Davis Frank—man, care
Joel Darsey of John Shly
Owen Fountain Fanny Span 2
James Fleming Mrs. Judith Sande-
Miss Sarah Fowler fer
John W. Green Mrs. Ann M.
yfios. Granberry 2 Schley
Joel Gay Mrs. Eliza Sim-
William Hurd mons
William Ham John B. Terrel
John Jordan Blass. Thomas
Charles C JenkinsSarnuel B. 7'arver
Thomas Kenedy Capt. Henry Tur-
William Little 2 ner
Andrew B Lawson Thomas Whighara
Henry Lirtdo James Wasden
20] J. BOSTWICK, P. M.
