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JVom tie Savannah Georgian of April lOtA * 9 FROM FLORIDA. The steamer Foresler , Capt. Dillon, arriv ed yesterday afternoon from Black Creek. The dates from the Army are to the oth.ana from Fort Heilmann the 7th. From a passen ger, and the Captain of the F. we learn that Abraham and family, who were at Fort Dade, atate that Micanopv, Juniper, Philip and Pore - til bid started for Tampa Bay on the 3d inst. Tigertail and his band have arrived at Fort Armstrong, and Cloud and Alligator are at Tampa Bay. It is now concluded that the war is at an end, and that there will be no more fighting. From, the New- York Sunday Morning Net es. POSTSCRIPT? IMPORT A XT FROM WASH INGTON. Treasury Order. By the express mail of yesterday,- we received a letter from a gentleman of this city, noj* in Wash ington, into rrning us that Mr. Van Buren haia.at length, determined not ro revoke or relax the treasury order ef the 11th July. The cabinet held several meetings on the subject, during the last week, at which each Member gave his opinions in full, on the poilcy of re voking the order. Mr. Van Buren, after hearing the vfewa of aft, decided to continue the order in full force, upon the reason suggested by Mr. Butler, the attorney gener 1. Mr. Butler represented that, if the order was actc repealed, the western and south western banks would not be able to kef p their specie, and, whale they parted with that, they would, at the same time, increase their issues and other facilities to a vast extent: The specie would flow to New- York, in payment of debts d ue to the merchan s and jobbers of that city, for last year's importations, and would be ipunediateiy shipped to England, to pay the forty ec Aft* jpifiions, which we owe her, on account of those importations. In a fbw months, our stock of specie, which now exceeds seventy millions, would thee* e reduced to less than thirty millions, while at tke.aame time, the bank issues of paper would be greedy increased. The consequence, be argud, would be a general crash of all the banks, and the to tal lots to the government of its revenues which have accwnnJated ie the deposit banks.? He represented tk at the. deposit banks will not, even under the most favecable circumstances, be able to pay the next ^natter's inatahn- nt of the surplus ordered to be dis tributed amongst the states, without greatly distress ing their debtors; and that, if the small specie basis, which cow barely sustains their circulation and en gagements, should be much diminished, it would be idle to expect them to pay one doilarof what they ewe ie the government, He also urged that, by the revocation of the order, the speculations in public lands would be vastly in creased, and the whole national domain, so far as it is nowsubject to entry, would be immediately bought up by speculators, with deposit bank notes, not worth n fiuthing. The people, he further argued, w ho had iong been passive, under all the fluctuations of the cerrency, were becoming uneasy, and upon the first I explosion of a government deposit bank, would de mand the re-establishment of a national bank. The utmost prudence and precaution would be necessary to avoid that result. Letters were also produced from our Minister at London, from our Consul! at Liverpool, and others, suggesting that every practicable method should be resorted to by the government, to retain the specie now in the country. They state that England is on the brink of a great financial and political convulsion, and that the bank of England will be obliged to sus pend specie payments, unless the efforts then mak ing for procuring a supply from the United States, should succeed, and that the question, in fact, was whether the banks on this side of the water, or on tAa&should first blow up. The political disturbance* of England, says Mr. Stevenson, are greatly promot ed by her financial embarrassments; and, if the latter continue, the former must soon come to a crisis. If the money power is crippled and embarrassed, the de mocracy of the country will triumph, and Ireland will be emancipated. To send our specie to England, at this crisis, would therefore, destroy ourselves, and aid the British tones in their present death struggle wita the people. Mr. Wood bury did not coincide in all the above views: Tim is the substance of the information communi cated to ue. from a mest unquestionable source, and for the substantial correctness of the whole thing,we ireely 'pledge ourselves to our readers. ?olumt)fa JFclcscope. Saturday, aprijl 15, i83T. Mr. Van Buren, according to the latest ac counts from Washington, has refused to repeal or modify the Treasury Circular, which has contributed so largely to the derangement of the mooied affairs of the country. The rumor from Washington is, that in the Cabinet, Kendall and Butler were in favour of maintaining the circular in all its rigour, and the rest of the Cabinet for its repeal. The President concurred with the former, and sus tains this disastrous policy. These inferences are legitimate : 1st. That the Jackson policy is to be main" tained in its wildest extent. 2nd. That the regulation of the currency is to be considered a matter of Executive control 3rd. That Benton exerts a strong influence <?ver tie Cabinet, lie is still in Washington: ^ 3 7 %nd we have even seen it asserted that he takes * teat <a the cabinet deliberations. What is to be expected from an Adminis tration subject to the control of a bold bad man I like Benton ? whose sole object is humbug, and sole policy is violence ? Mr. Poinsett the reputation of being a man of spirit and geatieman. If it be well founded he cannot submit to the dictation of Col. Benton, or co-operation with him, In thd meantime, the country suffers in all interests. Countless millions are wasted ? able individual calamity is induced ? -every mail brings tidings of distress, bankrupt cy, and disaster? every man feels himself deeply affected ia his interests and his sympa thies ? And it is known and acknowledge on all sides that this condition of things is occa sioned by the ignorant and violent exercise, by <he Administration, of an usurped power. The placing of the public deposites in a mul titude of Banks induced overbank ng, and the treasury order draws back the issues. With jt child's fblty they#blew up the bubble, and with an adult wickedness they burst it. A New York paper furnishes the following statement of the reasons given for this mea sure. They are certainly eurious ? shewing the ignorance of our government of the sim plest rules of political economy, and acknow ledging the fact that the pet banks are in such - condition that their notes are in imminent danger of being "worth not a farthing." Mr. Bctler represented that, if the order was now repealed,the western and south-western banks would not beable to keep their specie, and, while they part ed with that, they would, at the same time, increase their issues and other facilities to a vast extent. The species would flow to New York, in payment of debts due te the merchants and jobbers of that city, for h ^ year's importations, and would be immediately shipped to Engfend, to pay the forty or fifty millions which we owe her, on account of those importations. In a lew months, our stock of specie, which now ex ceeds seventy millions, would thus be reduced to less than thirty millions, while at the same time, the bank issues of paper would be greatly increased. The consequence, he argued, would be a general crash of all the hanks, and the total loss to the government of ft* revenues which have accumulated in the deposit banks. He represented that the deposit banks will not even aader the most favorable circumstances, t>e able to pay the next quarter's instalment of the aurplus ordered to be distributed amongatthe States, without greatly distressing debtors ; and that, if the jiwwjH specie basis, which now barely sustained their circulations and engagements, shonld be much dinjin whed it would be idle to expect them to pay oae dol- 1 dollar of what the y owe to the Government. He also urged that, by the revocation of the order, the 'peculations in public lands would be vastly in creased and the whole national domain, so far as it is ! now subject to entry, would be immediately bought I up by speculators, with deposit bank notes, not worth a farthing- The people, he further urged, who had i long been passive, under all the fluctuations of the I currency, were becoming uneasy, and, upon the first i explosion of a government deposit? bank, would de j mandthe re-establishment of a national bank. The ! utmost prudence and precaution would be necessary ; to avoid that result. ! LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS, March ? 1837. I In the House of Representatives. . j Whereas, the House of Representatives of the I United States in the month of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty -sev en, did adopt a resolution, whereby it was ordered that all petitions, memorials, resolutions, propositions, j or papers, relating in any way, or to any extent what- | ! ever, (o the subject of slavery, or the abolition of i slavery, without being either printed or referred, i should be laid on the table, and that no further ac ' tion whatever should be had thereon ; and whereas, by the resolution aforesaid, which is adopted as a standing rule of the presentHouse of Representatives, the petition.8 of a large number, of the people of this commonwealth praving for the removal of a great moral and political evil, have been slighted and con temned : therefore. i Kesolved, That the resolution above named is an ! assumption of power and authority, at variance with the spirit and intent of the Constitution-of the United ' States, and injurious to the cause of freedom and free institutions: that it does violence to the inherent nnd inalienable rights of man; and that it tends essenti ally to impair those fundamental principles of natural ! justice, and natural law, which are anteedent to any L written constitutions of government, independent of 1 them aS and essential to *he security of freedom in I ^ State. ~ Reeohred, That our Senators and Representatives I in Conriess, in maintaining and advocating the fan right ot petition, have entitled themselves to the cor i dial approbation of the people ol this Commonwealth. Resolved, That Congress having exclusive legixla ! tion in the District of Columbia, possesses the right ; to abolish slavery in the said District, and that its ex ! ereise fhould only be restrained by a regard to the | public good. Passed by a vote of 378 to 16. In thk Senate. ? Resolved, that Congress having exclusive legislation in the District of Columbia, pos i sesses the right to abolish slavery and the slate trade i therein ; and that the early exercise of such right is | demanded by the enlightened sentiment of the CIV"'Z" j ed world, by the principles of the Revolution, and by ; hurpanity. . i Resolved, That slavery, being an admitted morat ! and political evil, whose continuance, wherever u 1 exists, is vindicated mainly on the ground of necessi ty, it should be circumscribcd within the limits of the States where it has been already established; and that -no new State should hereafter be admitted into the Union whose constitution of government shall sanc tion or permit the existence of domestic slavery. Passed, the first resolution unanimously, the second with one dissenting voice. We republish the Massachusetts Resolu tions, which we gave last week, because we eannot too earnestly hold them up to the at tention of the South. We regard them as infinitely the most im portant proceeding that has yet taken place in connection with this subject. ? No man can fail to see the feelings and intentions on the part of the northern people, that they indicate, or the tremendous and melancholy conse quence which they threaten speedily to pro duce. That, coasequence is the destruction of this Union. Massachusetts at this moment is so lemnly and" calmly employed in destroying the Unioq. ^Her .legislature, her people, certainly Irnow tftafr-froyn- sHch measures as she is no^? ;jterf?rtnn?gvttoia feewU is inevitable. -U nless^ajssachusetts is rebuked and arrest ed at once by- the other Northern States, the Union can subsist but a short time longer. Thai course can scarcely be expected from them. For, as Massachusetts is the most so ber, deliberate and discreet among them, they are mocb more likely to encourage than to discountehance her in this act of madness and wickedness. The South will do every thing that her duty requires, or that her honor and safety allow, to preserve the Union ? and if it is to be oe- . stroved, let the responsibility rest upon those who thus prosecute the work of destruction. If the North will break up the Union, so be it. She knows that we cannot remain connected with a people who practise against us the most dangerous hostility? who in fact are waging direct War against us, the Constitution and the Union. We say that Massachusetts is at this mo ment levying i car upon the South, as actively as if we were her* direst enemies. The pro ceedings which she is oarrying on, threaten destruction to our property, ruin and death to our slaves and ourselves. She is adopting mea sures, the effect of u liich is to stir up amongst us not merely anarchy, but the fiercest blood shed. This is war, as fully and entirely, to all intents and purposes, as if she invaded our country with- armed legions, carrying the sword and the torch throughout the land. It has been asserted that the fanatics ofthe North are a small and powerless class, to be controule4 and put down by the better sense and feeUog of that country. The contrary of this is noMr made clearly apparent. It is proved by the ppoeeedings of Massachusetts, that the whole North is resolutely determined on push ing their abolition measures, reg3rdless or ignorant of the result. This is made perfectly evident by the remarkable unanimity with which these reso lutions were voted, by the most influential grave, sober and unimpassioned state beyond the Potomac. The immediate representative of Boston, Mr. Abbott Lawrence, a gentleman of great worth and virtue, a fit representative of the best por tion of New England, in the act of voluntarily quitting public life, gives countenance to and lends the influence of his name to these des- ? truc'ive principles. This movement in Mas sachusetts will give a general impulse to all the aboiition States, and evoke an expression of opinion from them. This; result is desira ble. We ought to know the extent of the danger, that when it be known the South may take measures of defence. Let us hear from Georgia, Alabama, and our other sisters.? What say those States 1 What is to be done? Let us know what you will do. For you know full well that South Carolina is ready for whatever duty and patriotism may demand. The Massachusetts resolutions say ''Slavery is an admitted moral and political evil." By whom is this admitted ? What Southern man has dared to make so false, sd foolish, so mischievous and traitorous & declaration ? No one, except W. C. Rives * THE PINCKNEY DINNER. We take no exception to this manifestation of kindness towards him by Mr- Pinckneyte friends. In those who do not disapprove .Jilfi. conduct, it is natural and laudable to offer this compensation for his defeat. For outfse ves? we entertained and expressed a very deci e disapprobation of his course a year since, on the abolition question. But we do not intend to revive that matter. Our object is lo call attention to the character of the proceeding? at this diunor, which to our mind indicate a most obvious purpose to revive the old Union party, under new combinations, to redeem the desperate political fortunes of some of its men ? to rcinvigorate it by a moderate infu sion of Agrarianism? and then bring it out, a real full-fledged Van Buren party. Mr. Poinsett's portrait presided over the feast. With what feelings did Mr. Pmckney gaze upon that image, he a Charleston NuUi fier? Mr. B. F. Hunt is the mcst conspicu ous correspondent of the feasters, an Invited guest. Did Mr. P. join in the acclamations with which his name was read? Mr. Joshua Toomerand a Mr. Poole, also wro'.e letters. In short, the whole affair, (with one striking exception.) was stamped with the impress of Unionism. Capt. Magrath gave an honest and honor able toast. * By John Magrath. The Hon. John C. o?r distinguished Senator in Congress?He parties freely ofthe old Irish stock of his amestors-boldly to proclaim his thoughts and opinions sub ject of- public interest ; and there ran be no doubt of his patriotic devotion to the preservation of the constitutional rights of the entire people. The following is also in a just spirit. Bv Dr P M r L vi. n Cohen. His Excellency Gov ernor Butler- ? Carolina is justly proud of him in whose character are combined virtue, honor, and patri otism, the only aristocracy recognized by .republi cans. ' There was that in the general tone ofHhe proceedings what made us read the following without surprise. Bv F. D. Picault- ? Frenchmen ?A large portion of them are not ashamed of the name of Loco Foco s From the Boston Transcript. Kidnapped at the Tremont House on Wednesday, the 29thjnst.. a servant maid belonging to a ge?Je* man from the South, on a visit to his friends^ m ^ Bos ton. This information is given to guard ^utie"l gentlemen against bringing their servants north of fhe Potomacfbeyond which the con*titut|<jn, ^uamn teed and consecrated by the blood of their fathers, affords them no protection. Veritas. We have inserted the preceding notice at the re quest of a gentleman from the south of the Potomac, whose feelings are much an affectionate servant who nureed his children, and has been enticed away, whilst in attendance on his wife who accompanied him to Boston. This is only a single instance, out of many similar ones. A Southern man cannot now go to see his northern brethren without hav ing his property kidnapped. A hospitable and fraternal welcome, truly ! IJowever, it seems to us that the Southern man who, knowing the treatment he is to receive, will visit the North, deserves no better. Let him stay at home, or else travel in an honest countiy. v The papers ot all the America 1 cities are filled with accounts of the present commercial embarrassments and difficulties iiv jnoney, occasioned by the Treasury circular. The disasters that they have produced are very great ; multitudes of failures are con Etantly taking place, for immense surns. Some relief has been afforded to the Northern merchants by a judicious measure on the part ofthe U. S. Bank and several other Banks, that have issued their notes for about seven millions, payable in Europe at long date. Among the failures we see the names of the notorious Arthur Tappan and Reuben M. Whitney. The Charleston papers say. ? We understand that the Banks have with great unanimity and liberality, agreed jointly on the following terms, for the relief of our community. ?'1st. For the ensuing 60 days, only ten per cent, will be required on all renewals. "2d. That' during the same period, the Banks will not curtail their present discounts or lessen the accommodation heretofore afford ed the community, but will discount at cash, to the extent of their weekly receipts "3rd. That approved Bills on the North, be taken at the following rates: ? 30 dav drafts 1 F^1" cent 60 do.' do. i?-* 90 do. do. . 2 1-2 "The above arrangements by the Banks evidence a degree of liberality which must be attended by an immediate restoration of com mercial confidence. Charleston of all cities in the Union should suffer least by embarass ments arising from overtrading, for the sound condition of our monied institutions and the prudence of our business men have long been matters of general remark. Facilities will now be affordsd for the usual transactions of commerce which will take its accustoiped channels." The following named gentleman were la6t week elected officers ofthe Town of Columbia for one year. John Bryce, Intendant. Henry Lyons, Adam Edgar, Phineas Solomon, ^ ^^ardens. A. W. Roach, R. Sondley, T. H. Wade. Literary. ? Books about to be published. Athens: its Rise and fall; with views of the Arts, Literature, and Social Life of the Athe nian People. By the author of ?? Eugene Aram," 14 Last Days of Pompeii," ?' Rienzi," &c. The first volume of Lockhart's Life of Sir Walter Scott. The remaining five volumes are to appear at intervals of a month. Mrs. Butler's new tragedy. The Star of Seville. The second volume of Lord Mahon's His tory of England from the Peace of Utrecht to the Peace of Aix la Chapelle, 1720?1737. The Conclusion (in 2 volumes 8vo.) of Mr. Hal.lam's Introduction to the History ofLitera ture, in the XVth, XVlth, and XVIIth centu ries. Impressions of Italy and other Poems, by Lody Etnmeline Stuart Wortley. New Novels by the Countess of Blessing ton, Mary Boyle, the Author of ?? Almack's Revisited," James, &c. &c. &c. . A new volume of the Duke of Wellington's Despatches; Sermons by Bishop llcbei ; atid concluding volumes of Southeys Peninsular W af. A new Steam Boat, called the M*Lea?," btHflexpressly to ply upon our rivert arrived at tha landing a few days ago. We -haffe not yet seen her, but understand from too best judges that she is worthy of the name sfce bears, being equally handsome, safe and comfortable. The citizens of Columbia shou'd never forget that to the public spirit and discernment of Mr. McLean they are indebted for the first demonstration of the practicability of naviga ting our river by steam ? a discovery that has been of immense benefit to this pl?ice. [COMMUNICATION.] PAST, PRESENT AND FlJTL'llE TIMES, i Surely the present are the worst of all times for a sentimental man to exist in. Oh ! that I had lived three or four thousand years ago, during those golden days which the sceptical moderns presume to consider fabulous, because so different from their own! All then was i romantic and strange, and wonderful, and en chanting. The air was always mild and balinv, the sun-bright and clear, an&tlie face of nature lit upvwii h an universal jnnile. The earth had but laVly risen froin/{he forming 1 hand of its divine Creaioiy>and still shone with the freshness of its virgin beauty, its peaceful bosom had nol yet been convulsed by earthquakes and vc canoes, nor its shores strewn with innumerable shipwrecks, nor its plains with the ruins of desolated cities, nor k its battle-fields with the bones of millions of the slain. Then there were neither fences nor ditches, nor mill-ponds, nor ploughs, nor mach'i; .-s, nor tariffs; and folks had nothing to do but to gather the fruits which nature spontajgt ously produced, and then lay them selves down to rest amidst the shade and flow ers an prance of perpetual summer. In. those ?f primeval innocence, the. girls were all bead11^'' an(l n"ver pa*d no when they meant yri3* ^ie fantastic idol which thejr now eo fifthly worship, inder the name of fashion, had then seduced their hearts from nature and simplicity. 1 he sweet crea tnres ran about w i ^h ?. heir Iona t re o J unrestrained ovecMieir ivory shoulders, and dressed? I donV ;now exactly how? having nothing to do c their days but to play, talk, lauirh, dance, V. 'ing, and love. Nymphs, NerieJs, Faunstmd Dryads.haunted each lone ly mountain, seqnestered grotto, verdant plain, gushing fountain and murmuring stream. The stars were virgin^ translated to the sky ; the thunder was t M voice of the Olympic god ; the moon wasKfi\vt-et goddess w ho often left her blue path fn oca ten, and descended upon earth to tastof thejoys of mortal love, 'i'he world was tifen young^and fresh and bcautu ous ; every; breeze bore inspiration on its wings, for "all nature was an immense volume of ready made poetry. Now Itfok at the present, and the melan choly contrast. Thousands of years have passed away, and Nature has turned into a wrinkled old woman. The world is far g ne in its decay. The bloom of its early beauty is withered, the fountain of its young fancies is dried up. The face^f the earth, once all green and flowery. n^w half covered with oriars and desertj an(j pine-barrens, and swamps, its instants "e not loss changed than itself. Wj/are a get ,<5f cold, dull, calcu lating, incr(?(&joUS person^?08' who be,'e? nothing less than actual dei<onstrano,n* have unfortui^ately learnt too {^ueh. There is nothjng jp t^e earth,^or in waters under Irtc weWvc no: thoroughly ex amined. We have dra^n up the old woman T.mth, from the bottom of the well where she has been so long hidden, and now look at every thing through her muddy spectacles. All illusion, and romance, and enchantment, has been dispelled. VV? have got so confoun> dedly wise as to have found out that there are no such things as jack-o lanterns, and giants, and unicorns, and griffins, and diagons, and m rmaids, and men witf^j^ads under their shoulders. My old the man in the moon, is now alrjp t warned to sl^ow his face, and the story (jf ?fl w/n's being made of green cheese, */\ lnet ^itot as an absurd fiction. Calypso, f ,)auiiedlPl^o's Atlantis, are both sunk mJ s. Is,and an? Van may wan der all the yea. l,,e s''\ ,A "\>ods without being fallen uV trough the wiie nymph8. Fairies, and ^iW,zar(js and conjurers, are all defunct. Lven the very ghosts have given up the gnost. In short, all the illusions that amazed our ances tors, and charmed our own youthful fancies, have been dispelled, and nothing is left but plain dull matter of fact. We have nothing^ to do but to plod through life, calmly, coldly, soberly, and almost lovelessly, and then Jie down and die. Having thus glanced at the Past and the Present, let us now turn to the Future. With out going so far as those enthusiasts who talk and dream about human perfectibility, we may safely predict, that in a few centuries more, mankind will have attained to a wonder ful decree of science and improvement. For as yet we have only entered the vestibule of the temple of Wisdom. The goddess dwells far in the labyrinth of its interior, and it is only after many long ages of toil that man can win his way into her sacred presence, and receive from her hand the talisman of perfect know ledge, whose light will illumine the world, and Whose virtue will so renovate his physical and moral nature, as almost to restore him to the purity and happiness from whjch he origi nally fell. Deeply is it to be lamented that we have fallen upon the moat e vil of all times, just half way between the past and the future, having been alike forbidden to see the world in the? glory of its youthful prime, or the full ness of its matured refinement. 1 will en deavor to give some slight ide** of the state of things long hence, by a few extracts from a newspaper which we will suppose to be pub lished about the year 4, 2(X). Astronomical. "Telescopes are now brought to such per fection, that last night we distinctly paw a fight between a grasshopper and a spider, in the planet Saturn. The battle was a tough one ? the grasshopper losing two leg?, and the spider three claws and five teeth in the contest." Travelling . "Mr. Perkins has invented a compound which he calls the "concentrated essence of the sublimated spirit of steam." A person has only to put a little vial of it into his pock et, and it will carry him along at the rate of fifty miles an hour ; or by merely swallowing three drops when you go to bed at night, in the morning you will wake up in any part of the world you choose." Nautical. "Ships to go under watei instead of on its surface, are now brought to perfection, so that henceforth such things as storms and ship wrecks are no more to be dreaded. Medical. ?'The wonderful medicine called the lsvl>lime elixir is producing most astonishing effects. A Mr. Jones of Virginia, walking into a mill, and incautiously approaching too nea/ the machinery, was caught between the Wheels and crushed into ten thousand atoms: two ! . ? ? drops of the elixir Being poured into the pond above, he H'as instantly seen walking out at the door as sound as a foach, apd has'nt been within three miles of a mill . since. A Mr. Smith had his head shot off by a cannon bail; three weeks after he was dead and buried, his 32nd cousin happening to hear of tbe elixir, he was immediately restored to perfect life and health." Geographical. The discovrry ship, t tie 'While Bear,' r?~ turned yesterday from the northern .i>* ; she safety reached the exact spot of the north pole, but there she stuck, held fast by the magnetic attraction; lierciew found it impossible to get v. way until they had thrown overboard every particle of iron m the vessel. Agricultural. ??The Philosophical "Society having discov ered a method of producing or putting off rain just as there may be occasion, for the future our cotton and oabbbijjes will never be ruined * hy a dry season." Mechanic*. .... * ? ?" " "The famous architcct Mr. Axiom, who first discovered the perpetual motion, is now erect ing a machine near the north pole, upon the I plan of Archimedes, for the purpose of shov- I mg the world twenty thr:e degrees back to j its original position, ar.d thus restoring per petual summer." Foreign. "Tl. J weekly balloon packet arrived from the moon yesterday. No particulacnewft there, except that green cheese is in great,. .Remand. On its return they intercepted wits j thirty-one poets, and one-Kundreq/atwHiinety- ] three lovers, and brought ttiem afl-1>aek; stop'd 1 up together in a glass vial. ' ' tf; Most wonderful of all Discoveries. T!ih great secrel, the philosopher's stone, the elixir vilce, so anxiously wished for, so long sought after, is at. length found out! The' learned alchymist, Dr. Alembic, has invented a compound which turns all lhiti?9 into gold, and bestows perpetual youth ! We are for bidden to say much about this wonderful d:s* covery ; it was only completed yesterday, and this morning the doctor's wi e, an ugly old woman of seventy, was seen transformed into a beautiful girl of eighteen! A little child hardly able to crawl, was also seen in the house, and nobody could tell where it came from, until at last it was found out to bo the doctor's grandmother, who had g>t at the vial and taken rather too large a dose. Besides changing, as above stated, lead in'ogold, age into youth, and ugliness into beauty, it aiso turns rascals into honest men, water into chatnpaigne, sand into ice creams, and rocks into ginger-cakes." As to the situation of the world in the year 8,900, I reserve that for another occasion. TREVOR. ;K2iL3i33? wmzmsm COLUMBIA, April 15, 1837. , BAGGING, Hemp >.,v 21 a 23 j BALE ROPE 12 a 15 BACON, Round, 13 a 16 BUTTER, Country, .20 a ?0 COTTON, 7 a 12 MACKEREL, No. 1, ..? $13 a 14 I No. 2 .....v.,,.. 12 a 13 | No. 3, .8i a. 9 FLOUR, Northern 12 a 14 CORN, 125 a 150 OATS, 02 a 75 PEAS, .'.44 . .81 a 125 IRON, Swedes f . ^....^3. .6 a 7 " English, S....5 a 525 LARD, New,.. 14 a 18 MOLASSES, Cuba, .J. ... i v.. i A.... ..-.SOU f,2i 44 New Orleans^.". 621' f a? ? - ? ' *? , ^ 1 ' ' In New Orleans, 13ih ult.J&el. W*- L ;Liwis, of South Carolina, to Miss Lrtitia FloJP, eldest daughter of Gen. John Floyd, jate Governor of. Vir ginia. * * . . ? -? *0 ???. * ? Valuable . Property. IIVRS. PARR offers for Sal^ hdf Brick House if* and acre Lot, on the corner immediately north of the Baptist Church, at present oceu pied by Col. A. Blanding. This is one of the oest houses in Co lumbia, builtwith great care and at great expense, by the late Mr. John Parr, and has every out build ing and fixture necessary Tor a gentleman's resi dence. Possession given the -Istof January next, or if preferred, 011 the 1st of November next, ALSO? A SAND HILL RESIDENCE. A commodious Dwelling House and four acres of Land, with another Lot attached, of 180 feet square, on which is a good Spring and Spring House, at Lo namville, all under fence. Also ? A corner half Lot, on the street leading to the bridge, known in the plan of the town as No. 17, Gervais stM-ct. The above property will be sold on a liberal credit, purchasers giving approved personal security, and a mortgage of the property, with i nterent payable an nually. Apply to JOHN BRYCE. ? April 15 3t 15 m^ROPOSALS for carrying the mail of the United JL States on the following post rout& .will bo-re* ceived at this Department until the 1st day of June next, to be decided on the next day. The contract is to be executed by the 1st of Sep tember next, and the service is tocommenceon the 1st of July. - ? .* The contract will continue in force until the 30th or June, 1839. No. 2,2S3. From Columbia,- South Carolina, by Hogg's Store, Maybinton, Goshen Hill, Beaver Dam, Unionviile, Jonesville, M'Bndeville,. Cedar Spring, Spartanburg C. II., Damascus, Buck Creek, and Island Ford, North Carolina, to Rutherford ton, 140 miles and back twice a week in stages." Leave Columbia everv Tuesday and Friday at 2 A. M., arrive at Rutheriocdton next day* by 11 P M. Leave Rutherfordton every Thorsday and Sun day at 2 A. M , arrive at Columbia neji days by 11 P.M. , NOTE: ? : . a No proposal will be considert*3 unle?s*it b&fteootn- ' panieu by a guaranty, eigr.edbyone or more respon sible persons, in the following-form, ? "The undersigned - ? guaranty that , if his bid for carrying t^e mail from to b<a accepted by the Postmaster General, shall enter into 'an obligation prior to the first day of Septembe* neW^with good and sufficient sureties, to peiibm the peevice pro posed." L- - - - ! J his should be accompanied fey the certificate of a postmaster, or other satisfactory testimony, that the guarsfntors are men of property, and able to make good their guaranty. No exemption from this requirement js allowed in favor of old contractors, railroad companies, or any other companies or persons whatever. The proposals should be sealed, and addressed to the "First Assistant Postmaster General." AMOS KENDALL. Post Office Department, j April 3 3 1st March, 1837. 15 Mineral Water. THE Subscriber having been ko fortunate as to have secured a supply of Ic<\ wiu commence, in the course of this day and Monday, the manufac ture ofSoda Water ; anil continue the same through out the season. He has a full supply of superior Syrupy, embra cing, Sarsaparilla, Lemon, Ginger, Raspberry, Cay enne &.c. <kc. EDWARD SILL, near Roach's Hotel. P. S. ? A supply of Congress Water, bottled since 1st April expected daily. Aprd 15 15 It IVoticc. TO the Stockholders of the Nesbitt Manufactu" ring Company. Pursuant 10 an order this day adopted, at a meet ing of the Stockholders of the Nesbitt Manufactu ring Company, notice is hereby given that the Stock holders, are requited to pay in one third of the'stock subscribed (being the first instalment under the charter, at the Branc h of the Bank of the ^tate in Columbia, on or before the. JsI day.pf.May next.. WILSON NESBITT, Columbia, March 31, 1837 21 50 prizes of ?I,000 50 do 750 50 do 600 50 do 500 50 do -J00 $75, ^OO. 15 Drawn Numbers in each Package. The most splendid Lottery ever drftvrn ia th<j United Siutea. Alexandria Lottery, Class E. To be drawn at Alexandria, D. C. on Saturday, ' May 27, 1337. 75 Number Lottery? \ 0 Drawn Ballots. RICH AND SPLENDID PRIZES. I Grand Capi.*1 of n ooo 1 Splendid 1 rize of 25,000 Dollar* ?Jo 20,0H0 Dollar*. 1 do 10,000 Dollar*. * 1 do 'J>U00 Dollar*. I ?io 8,000 Dollar*. 1 do 7,500 Dollar*. 1 do 7,000 Dollar*. 1 do 6,000 Dollar*. 35,000 ? $-1,000 ? $3,000 ? 92 732? *2,500?12000 5 of $1,750 ? 5 of 1,500. 60 prize* of $300 60 do. 250 60 do 200 60 do* 150 Tickets 520 ? Halves 10 ? Quarter* 5 ? Eight* 2 50. Certificates of packages of 25 Whole Ticket* $270 ?^do i'o 25 Half do 135 ' ?lo do 25 Quarter do 67 50: do do 25 Eighth do 33 75 &J~ Orders for Tickets and Shares or Certificates of Packages in the above magnificent Scheme, will receive tho most prompt attention, and an official account of the drawing sent immediately -alter it is over to all who order from us. ? \ddrcss, D. S. GREGORY & CO. Manager*, Washington City, D. C. - April 15 15 6c ; I\of?CC. - ?? - ALL persons indebted to Dr. Saipuel Green, late of the Town of Columbia, deceased uerfe1.; quested to make payment- without delay, and those to whom the estate is indebted are requested to fur nish the Executors with their account* duly proven, ' and copies of Notes or Bonds. F. W. GREEN, ) JAMES S. (HJIGNARD, ) Colnrubia, April 7th, 1837 15 Fresh Dru^s, Medicines, See. THE Subscriber is now receiving and openiQf at his store, near Roach's Hotel. 200 PACKAGES, Fresh and Genuine Drugs and Medicine*, Surgeon'* Instruments, Spire*, Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, &c. Ac. embracing almost every article usually kept in his lino. These Goods have all been carefully selected by the subscriber within the list twenty day*, and pur chased under the most favorable circumstance* p"e-. sible, during one of the heavies' money pressures ever fell in this country,) for Cash. The Subscriber being again at his post, and havinf ? secured in addition to his other help, the services of a young gentlemen, a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and well qualified fo* the business, from a long aporenticefhii) : respectfully ' invites his friends, Physicians and others, lo send for ward their orders. EDWARD SILL. near Roach's HoteL Columbia, 15th April, 15 Large Sale ', at ?Suction. ILL be sold at Public Auction, on the firxt Monday in May next, in the rear of the cor ner al>ove 1). &. J. E wart, Co's. Store. ? 41 Hogsheads of well drawn West India Sugar. 100 Barrels of first rate Madeira Wine. 100 do* do do do Marseilles Maderia Wine, a well flavored article. Kegs of Scotch Herrings, A great variety of Dry Goods and other arti.e :*, The terms which will be libera!, will be made known at the time of Sale. Sale to commence at 10 o clock. Persous having any thing to sell will please send them in time as a large company is looked for. JESSE DEBRUHL, Auctioneer. N. B. The above articles can be purchased at pri vate sale, if application is made to me previous to the day above mentioned. _ ..JESSE.DEBRXJlil* " 'April 15 ....... 1 15 Commercial Bank , OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE regular annual meeting of the Stockhold ers will be held at the Bank, on Monday the first day of .May next. At the same time and place, there will be an election for thirteen Director*, t* serve for the ensuing year. J. C. CRAWFORD, Cashier. April 11th, 1837 14 2t Hollow Ware, Wood Screws, Sad Irons, &e. The iiowel works company, N0231 Water, near Beekinan-si reet, New York, Have received the past season, and are now con stantly receiving large and extensive addition* to iheir Stock of the above Goods, which now con; sists of the following assortment, euitoblo-fof the Southern avd Western Mirkds, viz : Hollow Ware of Superior Quality, consisting of about 1500 Tons, vrz. Pots of 22 different sizes, from 3-8 to 50 Gallons. Kettles, 15 sizes, from 3-8 to 18 Gallon*. Bakepans, or Ovens, 7 different sizes Tea Kettles, 6 do. Skillets, 6 do. Flat Spiders, 6 do. Covered Spiders, 2 do. Griddles, 4 do. Fire Dogs, 6 do. Wagon Boxes, from I 1-2 to 4 3-4 inches. Cart do. 44 5 to 7 inchcs. Wood Screws,- 50,000 Gross, Iron and Brass, from 3-8 in. Nq. 3, to 3 in. No ;M of a superior quality, and finish, and less thau 44 James " imported pricos. Sad Irons assorted in Cask* of about 500 lbs, each, for retailing. Tailors, and llatrers' Irons, asserted sizes. Sash Weights, 100 Tons, assorted from 1 3-4 lo 20 lbs. Bells for Plantations* Steam Boats , Churches, &c. made to Order? also. Steam Engines and other machinery made to order. The above as ortment of , Goods, is particularly recommended to the attention of Southern and Wes tern Merchants, and are offeretf for sale at the low est prices, and upon the most favouraahle term* ; it is believed lo 1)6 tl>e largest and "best assortment ever offered for sale, by any one establishment in the United States. Jtferchants, by forwarding a request per Mail* can. have a printed circular with * description of geod*, prices, and terms, from which no deviation is ever made, furnished by return of MaiL All Orders wiH receive immediate attention. - ? - Now York, March 7tb, 1837 11 ltm Jit erchanVn Hotel . S. W. SII ELTON AND D. COOK; Charleston, S. C. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends, and the public generally, that they have taken the Merchant's Ilote , formerly kept by C. O. Miot. They solicit such public patronage as thfvr merit* tleserve. ftjTThe Subscriber will give his personal attention to his patrons, and will have the entire management of the house. S. W. SHELTON. N. B. The Columbiaj Camden, and Savannah Stage Offices are kept at this Hotel. April 8 12 3t Dry Goods, at Cost, Tor Cash. At No. 1, Cedarst., first door from Peari, New York. THE Subscriber is opening a new Stock of Fresh Imported Fancy and Staple Dry Good*, ami will be receiving fnrt her supplies from Auction daily. For Cash, it will be an invariable ruleto sell any article at Cost. The usual credit ?f 6 months will be given when desired, and Goods sold at the lowest market prices. 1L B. FIELD. New York, Jan. 28th, 1837 6 tf General Order. Head Quarters* f Columbia, April 4th, 1837. f THE Brigadier (ienerals. and Colonel* in com mand of Brigades, will take measure* as early as practicable to have collected together and retain ed, all the arms belonging to the State, that are dis persed throughout the respective Brigades, and which are not otherwise appropriated ? and report thereon to the Quarter-Master General, by th* of October next ? in order that they may be deposited in the Arsenals at Charleston and Columbia. Bv order of the Commander-in-Chief. y BEAUFORT T. WATTS, Quarter. Masier General, April 9 14 3t