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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
By Me President of the U. States.

UN pursuance of law, I, ANDREW JACK
 SON, President of the United States of America, dc hereby declare and make known, that public sales will be held at the undermen- toned Land Offices in the State of ALABA- MA, at the periods designated. for the sale of the LIND s hereinafter mentioned, viz:
 At the Land Office at CAHABA, on the 2d Monday in November next, for the sale of the undermentioned Townships and parts of Townships, viz:
 Township len, of Ranges seven, eight, Mir- teen ,seventeen, eighteen, nineteen and t7venty.
 Township eieven, of Ranges eighf, ,Sirteen, seuenteen, eighteen, nineteen and tzventy.
 Part of township eleUen, of Ranges seUen and t7vetUe.
 Township twelve, of Ranges aeven, eight, eieUen, t7vefUe, SeUenteeu, tzoenty-one, t7uen- tu-tzro, tzuenty-three, t7venty- four and tzven- ty.fUe.
 Part of township tzvelve, of Ranges nine and len.
 Township thirteen, of Ranges fourteen, t7venty-one, t7oenty-tzvo, tzventy-three and tzventy-f3ur.
 Township ,fourteen, of Ranges trventy-one, tzventy-t4vo and t7centy-three.
 Township ffieen, of Ranges tsuenty-one, and t7venty-tzvo.
 Township eighteen, of Range tzuenty.
 And at the several Land Offices above mentioned, there will be offered on the first day of sale, such relinquished and reverted lands, within the present limits of those dis tricts, not heretofore exposed to public sale subsequent tc their relinqushment or rever- sion totie United States as shall not prior to the 5th July next, have been paid for or re- deemed agreeably to the provisions of the act of Congress, approved on the 21st day of March, 1880, entitled: s'An act for the relief of the purchasers of public lands, and for the suppression of fraudulent practices at the pub lie sales of the lands of the United States;" or of the act supplementary thereto, approved on the 25th day ofFebruary, 1881; excluding, however, from the sale at HUNTSVILLE, the lands granted to the State of Alabama by the act of Congress, approved on the 23d day of May, 1928, entitled: "An act to grant certain. relinquished and unappropriated lands to the State of Alabama, for the purpose of improv- v- ing the navigation of the Tennessee, oosa,, Cahawba, and Black Warrior Rivers."
 And at the same times and places will be, exposed to public sale without reserve, alr sections or parts of sections, subject to be sold by the United States,, situate within the re- spective limits ofthe aforesaid Land Districts, and within any Township heretofore offered for public sale, which may not have been heretofore exposed to public sale. Lists of the particular tracts of land may be had at the respective Land Offices above named.
 The sales will be kept open for a term not exceeding two weeks, and no longer than may be necessary to offer all the tracts intended to be embraced by this proclamation. The lands reserved by law for the use of schools, or for other purposes, will be excluded from sale.
 Given under my hand, at the City of Wash
 ington, the 25th day of Morch, 1881.
 ANDREW, JACKSON. By the President: .st
 ELIJAH HAYWARD,
 Commissioner cf the General Land 0dfee.
 April 27w2m n
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08

NOTICE.-Noticc is hereby given, that 1S all the property, debts, rights and ere dits lately belonging to the firm of /. 4. 6 .A. H. SommerUHe, and each of them, have been transferred by deed of assignment to the un- dersigned as Trustee, for the benefit of their creditors. Therefore, all these having any demands against said firm or either of the partners, will forward them duly authentica- ted without delay for adjustment and all those indebted to said firm, or either of the parters, are required to settle the same forth with, as the business of said firm must be closed as soon as practicable.
 GEO. N. STEWART.
 Tuscaloosa, Sept g, 1881.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
FEMALE ACADEMY.

HNHE Third Session of the TUSCALOOSA A FEMALE ACADEMY will commence on Monday the 5th of September next. The l trustees take great pleasure ininforming the public that they have engaged as Teachers, in addition to those heretofore engaged, Mrs KINNEER and daughter, of Hartford, whose character and qualifications as Teachers are not surpassed in the Southern or Western States They have also determined to con meet with the institution an htdnt School, and have engaged the services of Mrs REEDER, of Albany, who is eminently qualified to take charge of that department. She will be on early in the fall, and will enter immediately upon the duties oi her station. Arrangements have likewise been made to procure first rate female Teacher of Music, who is expected here by the first of October next, at farthest. The next Session will be held in the new Academy edfce, which is now complete, and contains seven spacious and airy apartments. The number of Teachers, including the h. fant School and Music Teacher, will be seven flor whose competency the Board of Trus- tees stand pledged. No trouble nor expense has been spared to make this institution of the first order, and the Trustees can now with confidence recommendFit to the public pa tronage. Parents and guardians may send their daughters and wards here, with full doSuIdllCC llldl tHty Will Dc dI)ly HlStIuCltQ Tn the various branches, both useful and ornamen- tai, of female education.
 Boarding can be procured upon moderate terms in respectable private families.
 The terms of tuition per Session of months are as follows:
 Elementary Class... ."..S6 % | Introductory .Class....... ..........S8 % Junlor ClasS''.. ...................S12 % Senior Glass;. ....................S15 % Dfawing and Painting will be an extra charge pt............ .......................... .$5 % Nlnslc' '....................... 1895 % uel..... .......,................ 500 50 The Treasurer's receipt for the payment in advance, of the whole of the tuition fee for the Session, will be necessary to obtain admis- sion. Persons, therefore, wishing to enter the Academy, will apply to MYTH M. Andrews, Treasurer.
 JAMES H. DEARING, I
 H. M. ANDREWS,
 JAMES CHILDRESS, s
 VIM. K. COLGIN, $
 B. B. FONTAINE, SS5
 s. M. MEEK, SSS
 NICHOLAS PERKINS, ss
 AARON READY, SS
 G. SALTONSTALL,
 August 20 21
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
CABINET FURNITURE.

TESHE subscriber feeling extremely thank
 -M. ful for past favors, takes this method to inform his friends and customers that he has just received from New-York a supply of ex- cellent MAHOGANY, which will enable him to execute CABINET WORK on the second to none in the United States. By as siduity to business, and renewed punctuaitv hope to merit share of public patronage.
 aug13 12m20 AUGUSTIN LYNCH.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
JNO. RICHARDSON & SON,

JNO. EDISON & SUN,
 HAVE ON HAND 6DS hhds SUGAR, Aev GA sacks COFFEE, 400 sacks Liverpool SALT, 100 brls WEISKEY,
 80 brls MOLASSES, 250 pieces Kentucky BAGGING, 20 pieces Scotch and Tow do. 200 coils ROPE,
 500 lbs TWINE,
 12 brls RUM,
 brls French BRANDY,
 4 brls Sweet WINE,
 Is brls CIDER,
 12 brls MACKEREL,
 half brls MACKEREL, No. 1, tierces RICE,
 10 kegs NAILS,
 20 boxes WINDOW GLASS, 20 boxes BAR SOAP,
 12 boxes SPERM. CANDLES, brls Loaf SUGAR, 600O0 CIGARS, 10000 Spanish CIGARS,
 20 boxes TOBACCO, 5000 lbs Swedes IRON, 100 lbs German STEEL, 100 lbs Blister do. 300 pair SHOES, 500 yards TOW LINEN, 500 yards RUSSIA DRILLING, 5 dog Patent BUCKETS,
 brls Northern FLOUR, 10 kegs Pickled HERRING, Queensware, Lamp Oil, Train Oil, Linseed Oil, Spirits Turpentine, White Lead, Spades, Plough Moulds, Pepper, Spice, Raisins, Figs, Almonds, Indigo and Madder. ALSO, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY. 9OOlOSo with many otherarticles, all of which will be sold wholesale or retail. june19
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08

NOTICE.-Mr John H Sommerpihe is 1V my duly authorized agent to settle and transact the necessary business for closing the affairs oi the late firm of J. H. & A. H. Som merville. All those indebted to said firm are required to make payment to Mir Sommer- vile or myself. GEO. N. STEWART,
 sept 17 25 .AsSignee
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08

M OTICE.--The Stockholders of the IN Tuscaloosa Female Academy, are here by notified, that the third instalment of Six Dollars and Twenty-Five Gents on each share, is required on or before the 30t inst. By order of the Board of Trustees.
 sept 10 H. M. ANDREWS, Treasurer
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08

&&A REWARD.--RANAwAY or eDeBV Stolen from the residence of the subscriber, one mile from Decatur, De Kalb county, Ga. on the night ofthe 23d of August,a "a negro girl named DICE, about 16 years of age, yellowish complexion, with small scar inn mcdiately below her right eye, and another on her right wrist; she took with her ches- nut sorrel Horse Poney, years old, roached main, and a long bushy tail. As am appre- hensive the above named Girl and Poney were stolen from my premises, I will give Eff ty Dollars reward for the detection of the Thief, so that can get him, or I will pay Twenty-Five Dollars for the delivery of the Girl and Poney to some safe jail in this State, so soon as information is extended to me of the same. WILLIAM JACKSON.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
6t1nn REWARD.--Ran away eH VEV v from the subscriber, living naer

M
 SEVU from the subscriber, living uaer Marion, Perry County, on the fourth of Jnly last, a Negro Man named SQUIRE, about thirty years old, five feet eight inches high, broad across the shoulders, thick short neck, and strong built, speaks quick when talking, teeth white and good, feet rather short, mar row at the heel and broad at the toes, the big toes smaller than common, and but little if any further forward than the other toes, his colohr very black. Dollars will be given to any person who may get said fellow in the neighborhood, and deliver him to the owner. Twenty-Five, if taken in the State, and deliv- cred to the owner, or lodged in some jail, so that he get him; and Fifty Dollars if taker out of the State and delivered to the subscri- Der or kept in jail, so that the owner get hin. Also One hundred Dollars will be given to my person who may detect any white man con- veying of, or who may have stolen said neg'o, so that he be convicted for the same.
 sept 7 4w25 DANIEL LONG
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
N. HUGHES.

N. HUGHES, CORNER OF BROAD AND MARKET STREETS, as recered errecent arrioals, the ollo,Dng articles 94g 4s hhds. SUGAR 94 bags COFFEE, 21O bars Sweeds IRON, 100 lbs American Blister STEEL 90 lbs English do do 250 lbs German STEEL 300 lbs NAIL ROD 500 lbs HOOP IRON e7 kegs NAILS (assorted sizes) 95 pieces heavey Dundee BAGGING 82 coils ROPE 300 lbs TWINE
 20 brls Mess and Prime PORK 25 brls MACKEREL, No. 9 and 3, brls SHAD
 34 brls MOLASSES Is brls Loaf SUGAR 20 brls Lump do
 10 brls BACON HAMS Is casks do SIDES g kegs LARD
 Is 1brls Tuscaloosa WHISKEY Is !brls Old Monongahala do 17 brls New Orleans RUM
 pipe Holland GIN
 Is 4casks MALAGA 10 4casks TENERIFFE ! casks CLARET . pipe MADEIRA = pipe do stq'ty)N H6 tierce RICE
 9 boxes Cayenne PEPPER, in bottles, 3 boxes London MUSTARD % boxes 8X1O GLASS 15 boxes 10Xl2 do
 boxes 12X14 do 20 boxes SOAP
 3 boxes TOBACCO, (Myre's best) kegs TOBACCO ceroon Spanish TOBACCO 15OOO Spanish SEGARS
 3 boxes Cotton CARDS
 chests Imperial TEA 25 cadies do do 20 kegs POWDER '' kegs LEAD ..s bags SHOT
 25 lbs LEVERAGE 44s 50 lbs INDIGO
 8 brls COPPERAS
 10 kegs VERDIGRIS 1eO kegs WHITE LEAD 10 brls Linseed OIL
 brls Spirits TURPENTINE
 brl Epson SALTS 9 brls ALMONDS
 5 boxes RA1SINS crates CROCKERY-WARE, ast'd crates BOTTLES 3 casks HOES boxes AXES, (Platt's make,) 90 pair TRACE CHAINS ' dog Frying PANS 6 doz SPADES and SHOVELS
 3 tons CASTINGS
 l cask winter strained OIL 4d 100 pair coarse SHOES +" bag SPICE 9 bags PEPPER 7 cases Fur HATS ..l. Coffee Mills, Corn Mills; Knives and Forks; 'adlocks; Augers; Shoe Brushes and Black ng; Horse and VarnishBrushes; Plough lines; Shoe Thread; Hand Saw Files; Corn Brooms; Webster's Spelling Books; Saddles; Demi- ons, 6sc. with number of other articles, all if which will be sold wholesale or retail very .ow. May
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
WHOLESALE ,OTHING WAREHOUSE.
COOK & ELLIS

"AVING made arrangements with one of the first Clothing EsfabHshments in the City of ofNEw-YoRK, can have CLOTHES made there to order in the most fashionable style. Gentlemen prefering it, by leaving their measures with us, can have their orders promptly and faithfully executed. june4 10
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
MATTRESSES. NC.

STUDENTS can be furnished with Mat S tresses, Pillows, Tables, Bedsteads, and Desks, on the cheapest terms, opposite the the State Bank. AUGUSTIN LYNCH.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08
BLANKETS.

A NDREWS & BROTHERS have just A opened a large assortment of Du6qe, Mackanazu, Rose, and Poinr Blankets, which they will sell by the single one, piece or pack age, at a small advance on the northern cost,
 sept 24 26 rf
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-10-08

LUST received per steamboats O'Hara and eU American, a beautiful assortment of new and fashionable SPRING and SUMMER CLOTHING, which will be sold low .naf
 ap6 1 COOK & ELLIS.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-17

Deaf Dumb, and Bind Ciri-.k tn Hartford
.fsyiEm.
BY far the most Interesting subiec,
at present in the institution, is the
poor deaf. dumb. and blind girl, whose
situation has been described in so beau
tiful and affecting a manner by Mrs.
Sigourney. A charity box, the pro-
ceeds Of which are designed exclusive
iy for her support. is placed at the
main entrance, which il is certain nc
stranger can pass, after viewing the
utter desolation in which she has been
left BY nature, without dropping his
mite. Her name is Julia Brace, and
she - a native Of the immediate neigh
borhOod OF the asylum. She 10 the
only instance Of so great q misfortune,
OF which any record is extant, excep,
ono European boy. BY the name Of
James Mitchell. He was SO irritable.
that few experiments could be tried
for his benefit: but Julia Brace, il il
said, has been mild and docile from
her childhood although when I saw
her, from some temporary vexaiion OF
indisposition, she was evidently some
what out Of temper. She was seated
at table, her needle work in her lap.
There 10 nothing disagreeabie in her
ceuntenance, but her eyes forever clos
ed, create deficiency Of expression.
Her complexion is fair, her smile gen
lie and sweet, though Of rare occur.
renee: and her person somewhat bent
Nvhan sift.n~ fer, H.. k.k.sa ~c c.
attention to her work. Many s,ran
gers have waited long time to see her
thread her needle, which is quite q
mysterious process, and never accom-.
piished without the aid Of the tongue. .
She was the daughter Of exceeding
poor parents, who had several younger
children, to whom she was in the habit
OF showing such offices Of Kindness rs
her afflicted state admitted. Notwith
stAndinghe blindnes, she early evinced
close observation with regard to ar
tleles OF dress, preierring among those
which were presented her as gifts, sucl
as were Of the finest texture. Whef
The weather became cold. she would
occasionally kneel on the fioor Of then
humble dwelling. to feel whether the
other children Of the family were fur
nished with shoes and stockings. Will,
sue was without, and would expires,
uneasiness al the contrast.
Seated on her little block. weaving
srlps OF tmn bark with pieces of leather
thread. which her father IN bis pro
cess Of making shoes rejec ted. she
unused herself 10 constructing Tor hel
cat bonnets and vandykes, not who'll,
dlscordant with the principles Of taste
notwithstanding her peculiar eIpIess
ness, she was occasionally left with IN,
young children. while her mother wen
out TO the occupation OF washing. 1
was on such occasions, that it'll,
Julia evineed not only q maierna
solic',ude, bat skill IN domestic lie
sis'Aiion, which could not have beer
ra'i'0ally expected. Ga one occasion
I've Recovered that her sister had bro
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-17

urgent solicitude Of friendship to the
side Of the invalid. and placing his
hand upon her pulse. displayed an az
icctiny confidence in his powers Of
healing. As she has herself never
been sick since her early childhood, il
Is the more surprising that she should
so readily comprehend the efficacy and
benevolence OF the medical profession.
Ii would be easy to relate other re.
markab!e circumS stances respec ting her,
but II is not desirable that this article
should be SO lar extended rs to fatigue
the reader.-Nat. Gazette.
- ,sj11oe
We find in the LIBERIA iIER.Lp Of Nav last,
tie following account ot manner, and history
that may be interesting.
10 PORO, CONDO COUNTRY.
Many stories are aHoat about the
burning Of King Boatswain's Capital.
and which to believe we hardly know.
One is, that the fire happened from the
carelessness Of some Mandingoes, who
were measuring powtler-ano,her.th that
II was purPosely set on fire by them.
BE the case as II NAV, II is q fact that
the Mandingoe residents have all been
expelled from 30 Poso, and are now
compelled to reside at the Half.Towns.
OF late, our town has been uncommon
~ thronged with Mandingoe. men, who
are the Jews and pediars of this coun
try. They are singular people. strict
Nahometans in their belief, and exer.
else an undue influence in the councils
OF every government. where they can
obtain foothold. They are very zeal
Gus for the spread Of their religion,
and make every effort to convert the
head men Of every country. Christian
and native. they consider as pagan,
and IT they dared, would glory in put
ting both to death to qualify them for
the better enjoyment Of their leaders
paradise. Many Of them read and
write Arabic with great ease, and con
stantly carry the Koran or parts of it,,
about their person and though great
lovers OF money. we have never known
one, who would part with it on any
terms whatever. In one or two in
stances, we have seen parts Of the Bi Z.
BILE, and the Book Of Common PRAYER,
given them probably by some Ameri-
can or European, carefully folded up
within the leaves Of the Koran.
IL Is q singular fact, and one which
we have never seen noticed, that the
MandingOes seldom suffer their sick to
die a natural death, but in the last ago
n'es OF expiring nature, use some sharp
instrument to separate the caratoid ar
terry. All this is done under a reli-
gious belief, as the name of God is in
voked previously, and during its ope-
ration.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-17
PoHT1oAI.
TIL. MERRY HEART.

TIL MERRY HEART.
The merry heart, the merry heart.
Of Heaven's giRs hold the beat;
And he ~ho feels its pleasant throb,
Though dark his lot, 10 truly bi.st,
His mind, by unborn power sustained,
Upon the poles OF rrason turns,
And, in his breast, the flame Of Joy
Dihuses incense, as II burns.
For Glory's wreath, and valor's plume
Have MT charm To Danish care;
And OF the purple decks the breast,
Whose lac. 4 Promethesn vultures tear,
The chain will gall YOU the less,
Because its links arr maSsy gold
In vain YOU deck with gems the vest,
Whose threads have been in poison roll'd.
Gold frcts to dust, and bcauty's bloom
Is slowly 6iched by pale decay,
And Genius feeds a Wasting lire
Thst cats its masters heart AWAY,
The Poets laurel oft j. twincd
With branches ri the cyprsss tree
Let others choose the sli,trring toys,
But u. the merry heart Tor me.
From youth 10 aye il changes not
In joy and sorrow still the same;
When skies are dark and Tempest seowl,
II shines 4 steady beacon flame;
And IN the laughing moon Of JOY.
This, this, is still the better part;
For light and bloom and azurr heaven,
Address in vain the heavy heart.
IL gives a wisdom plain and good.
Worth all the Szsc's learned laws;
And, from the rubs and cares Ut life,
Some food for comfort still il draws
When darkness reigns, some short-lived pow er
but intcrccpts the general light;
And in the shadow deep obscure,
secsa proof that suns are bright.
II gives Co Beauty half its power,
The namclcss charm worth all tie rest
The light that futters DER a face,
And speaks OF sunshine Ia a brcasi,
Ii Beauty ne'er have Set her seal,
veil supplies her absence too,
And many face looks passing fair,
Because merry heart shine, through
III FAIRY times should e'.r return,
To bies- this dull pr,saie Earth;
Aud some bright shade ia uld profF..r me
Her von'lrDus gifts e magic birth;
would not ask Aladdin lamp,
Mr. yet Fortunes purse Of gold,
Bot something better far tlran these
The merry heart that ne cr grows old.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-17
From The Bosfon Transcript
LAS YOU WE'RE ~


During the late war with Great Bri-
tian, a dashing belle, who is now
good wife and an affec tionate mother,
found her progress arrested as she
passed down Court street, by food
which prevented her passage to the OPP
poslte walk. She paused to consider
her situation, and anxiously looking
towards the desired haven, when an
honest Tar. with canvass hat and
blue ribbon, inscribed-.U.S ). Frigate
CONSTRUCTION bore up and reconnoi.
tered her position. Without any apo
logy or laDd.lubberly ceremony, he
cncircled her waist with his muscular
arm, and wading knee deep through
the water, landed lady Sensitive on
the opposite shore. More yexed than
grateful, our belle curled her pretty
lIp and said, "you are an impudent
fellow. Sir" Delay that, my dear. +"
said Jack. by the powers I'll make
all fast agin." Suiting the action to
the word, he lifted her the second
time. and refording the stream, placed
her safely again where he first found
her. observing with a good .natured
laugh, "And you love your moorings
so well, hearty, smoke my binnacie but
you may lay at anchor there to eterni-
lty."
The above is a true bill. The lady
has grown wiser and less sensitive
since this lecture on squcamishness was
read TO her; and she frequently amuse ;
her friends by relating the aneedole.
I a gentleman in New York, whose
family has made sad inrosds upon his
fortune BY following the rapid changes
Of the style Of dress, has requested
the editors Of the Courier and Enqui.
rer to suggest the expcdleney Of hold
+ tng a Convention tWICc a week. 10 re.
g'tfafe The Jashfonaj 50 that lady's
iroek which may be considered eJq,d-
sife IN June, may not be called horrible
IN July.
The We of"a gentleman. - lie gets
up leIsureiy --breakfasis comfortably
reads tie paper regularly --dresses
lash'onably--lounge lasi,dIously, eats
a tart grayely--tsitles InsipIdIJ dimes
considerably drinks superflBousIy--
Kills time iDdiaeTcntIy--sups elegantly
goes to bed siUpidly--ii,cs useless
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-11-17

JULIA BRACE.

Deaf Dumb, aud bind Ciri-.k Me Hartford
.fsyiEm.