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AUGUST, 1857.
Your advice, good Index, to be spicy
“ when folly is to be reproved and vanity and
conceit to be rebuked ” shall be duly regard
ed; but should, at any time, my pen o’erstep
the bounds of prudence, admonish me, and it
shall be guarded, and if necessary, after the
first and second admonition, regarded—
like your advice.
Do you know, good Index, who chose the
site of the flourishing city of Atlanta? As I
passed through there on Monday last, I
thought of the time when the honored and
venerable Lumpkin—then in the Executive
Chair, visited a farmer’s dwelling in what was
a wilderness, for the purpose of purchasing
land enough for a depot. The far seeing land
owner offered generously to give as much
land as the State might want. Governor find
ing that the farmer would not receive pay, in
the name of the State took five acres;* and
to the village that began to spring up imme
diately, he gave the name of Marthasville. —
Afterwards, however, it was changed to At
lanta. But what a difference between the
wilderness that was, and the crowded city
that is! I have sometimes thought that a
Railroad was like Christianity. No matter
how mild, unpromising and gloomy a region
may be, but let the tramp of the iron-horse
be felt there and all the evidences of civiliza
tion soon follow. The wilderness is made to
blossom as the rose. So wherever Christiani
ty approaches, light begins to expel darkness.
A nation is made to put on garments of re
joicing; an individual is elevated, ennobled,
refined.
I wonder that the Southern Board of Pub
lication, (at Charleston,) does not secure the
services of brother Haygood, whom you will
ever find faithfully laboring for the American
Tract Society, in Atlanta. A man who can
sell two hundred books every quarter would
make a most useful agent for our Board.—
And I should not be surprised if his services
could be obtained. He does not think, nor
do I, that the American Tract Society will
issue works on slavery, still the Institution is
laboring under a degree of odium which it
will not soon cast off at the South; and, of
course, its agents feel the effects.
“ Are you the agent for that Abolitionary
Society ? ’’ sneeringly asked a gentleman (?)
of Mr. Haygood lately. Some quick-temper
ed, sensitive persons might replied tartly and
raised a scene. “Yes”—was the good-natur
ed answer.
“ Well, take this half dollar. I give it to
the Society, not because I wish it well, but
because I owe it. It is the last of Aoney
that that Society will see.” To this and
much more of the same sort, Kind answers
were given—Mr. H. acknowledged that the
Society was under a cloud, but hoping “ that
all would come right before a great while.”
I say I do not think that the American
Tract Society will issue abolition works. It
’ has not done so as yet; nor can I see why
the Southwestern Baptist, (which paper I es
teem highly,) will persist in asserting that the
Society has offered prizes for abolition tracts
and published them. The prizes were offered
by a New Haven gentleman, who is in no way
connected with the Society.
Still a suspicious occurrence has happened.
A printed letter of three pages, mailed in New
York, and purporting to be a communication of
Merle D’Aubigne to the Christians of Amer
ca, was lately received by the Rev. Mr.
Adams, (Methodist,) of Atlanta, and—who
mailed it ? Where was it printed ? I hope
it was not mailed and printed at the Tract
House, New Yox-k. But the paper and prin
ting had a suspicious appearance. This docu
ment was without date, but post marked
New York. To how many other Southern
ministers will they be sent? But what sort
of a communication was it ?
D’Aubigne is represented as saying that
“thetime for making all persons free has
come: that slavery is an institution contrary
into the Bible and to the genius of Christia
ty—although he could not deny that the New
Testament favored it. He therefore besought
his brethren in the ministry to use all the
means in their power to put an end to slavery
and bring about freedom over the whole
earth.”
Mr. Adams was justly incensed at the re
ception of such a document. To what other
Southern minister may not similar missies bp
sent ? And who will send them?
What a mournful appearance Marietta has?
The crowds who are flocking there cannot
find accommodations; and the only hotel in
the place is overflowing. Private boarding
houses have been opened; but I prefer going
higher up. Gordon Springs and Catoosa are
inviting places. So, ho for the Springs!
And should I not be prevented, you may
look for a weekly letter, good Index. My
head-quarters shall be Gordon Springs which
is not a brandy and watering place, but such
a resort as commends itself to all good peo
ple. Unlike the man who, on the strength
of his extreme unprepossessing appearance,
looked for a long life, saying he “ did not ex
pect to pay the debt of nature—seeing that
he owed nature so little.” Gordon’s Springs
owes much to nature.
I hope to see there the fellow who made
the famous scarecrow, you may have heard
of They call him “Uncle Jim,”—Unker
Jim, for short. His scarecrow frightened
away all the crows whe came in sight of it;
and one particularly thievish imp was so terri
bly scared that he brought back the corn sto
len four days before. Perhaps that will, in
some measure, account for the flattering com
prospects of upper Georgia. VICTOR.
♦jfinough land was hot taken, and more
had to be bought afterwards at a cost to the
State of 1150,000,
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AT MACON, GA.,
BY A COMMITTEE OF BRETHREN, FOR THE
GEORGIA BAPTIST CONVENTION.
Anniversary Sermons. a
LETTER I.
Dear Brother Walker :—The annual Com
mencement Sermon of Mercer University was
preached yesterday by Elder J. E. Ryerson,
of Augusta, Ga. Although the morning tvas
rather threatening, the spacious Chapel was
densely crowded with the citizens of Penfield
and the strangers in attendance. Mr. Ryer
son announced as his text Jer. 9, 23—24 —
Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom , fyc.
This was doubtless one of the speaker’s best
efforts. He dwelt with great force upon the
folly of glorying in earthly things such as
wisdom, might and riches, showing that those
who trust in such things are doomed to shame
and confusion in the end. The topic, how
ever, upon which he descanted chiefly was,
that true glory, or true greatness is conferred
by the religion of Jesus. The theme is an
important one and was well sustained through
out the discourse. Mr. R. is a nervous speak
er, and sometimes very eloquent. There
were passages in the sermon which sparkled
like electric flashes, dazzling while they
charmed. Two things were noticeable, how
ever, which to my mind detracted from the
merits of the performance, viz:
First, a want of clearness in the arrange
ment, and
Secondly, a rather faulty manner in deliv
ery. There is, I think, in these two particu
lars, considerable room for improvement. In
the manner there is, I might say, too much
action, perhaps extravagance, but let that
pass. The sermon evidently made a fine im
pression as was evinced by the deep interest
with which the audience listened for an hour
and a quarter. At night Elder J. 11. DeVo
tie, of Columbus, Ga. preached before the
Young Men’s Missionary Society from Psa.
72, 18-19. This was a well arranged and im
pressive sermon, exhibiting close analysis as
well as great depth and originality of
thought. In truth, it was one of those ef
forts of stately argument which fill the mind
with the realities of the latter —day glory;
fastening the faith upon the unchanging
promises of God. Taking the whole of the
exercises together, it was an important day
for Mercer University—one which will be
long cherished in the memory of those who
were permitted to enjoy its privileges.
Yours truly, 11. C. 11.
LETTER 11.
Penfield, July 28th, 1857.
Dear Brother Walker: —Yesterday was the
day for the Sophomore exhibition in prize
declamation. At 10 1-2 o’clock crowds of
people were seen wending their way towards
the Chapel, and by 11 o’clock it was well
filled with anxious spectators. The exercises
were opened with appropriate music from the
Milledgeville band whose services had been
secured for the occasion. There were four
teen speakers who nobly contended for the
prizes which are to be awarded according to
a provision in the laws of the University. It
is difficult to speak of the exercises of this
occasion as they really merit, for in doing so
I might subject myself to the charge of ex
travagance if not of exaggeration. Suffice
it to say that out of the whole number who
spoke, there was not one whose effort did not
make the heart swell with conscious pride in
the evidence’thus furnished of the success of
our able faculty, as well as of the progress of
the young gentlemen themselves. “ Excel
sior ’’ seems to be the motto both of those
whose duty it is to teach, and of those whose
privilege it is to learn. The excellent music
of the band contributed in no small degree,
to the interest of the occasion throughout the
whole of the exercises. Under its present
judicious management the prosperity of the
University must and will be, permanently es
tablished. And here I may be permitted to
say, that if any Baptist of Georgia, should
send his sons to any other institution of learn
ing, in this State, thinking thereby to afford
them better facilities for obtaining a good
education, it must be because he does not
know the advantages which are offered here.
“ A word to the wise is sufficient.”
Yours truly, H. -C. 11.
LETTER 111.
Penfield, July 29, 1857.
Dear Brother Walker: —Yesterday the Ju
nior Class were exhibited in original speech
es. The clouds which had for several days
been gathering so densely over the place,
and drenching the earth with rain manifested
signs of breaking up, as a few stray beams of
sunshine came struggling through them to
greet us. By 11 o’clock a large crowd filled
the Chapel, and all seemed anxious for the
lifting of the curtain. After a beautiful air
played by the band, the exercises were open
ed with prayer by Elder J. H. Campbell.—
There were twelve speakers announced in the
programme, but as one was excused on ac
count of recent illness, only eleven appeared
on the stage. ’ The speeches were well writ
ten, and delivered with an ease and dignity
which would have been creditable to older
heads. There was one fault observed in
some of the speakers which, however disa
greeable to myself, I feel bound to mention.
I allude to an affectation of aspirating vowels
so as to give the force of an h in pronuncia
tion. This I conceive to be inadmissible in
THE CHRISTIAN IN ID EX.
any one except it be a* certain nameless indi
vidual in London. These young gentlemen
bating the quasi elegance complained of,
‘.gave unmistakable evidence of well trained
minds and faculties well developed. If they
will be faithful in the use of their advantages
they may become each “ one of the few of
the immortal names which were not born to
die.” At 4 o’clock, P. M., the
tion before the Society of the Alumni was de
livered by Daniel Walker, Esq., a graduate of
Mercer University. This was an effort credi
table alike to the speaker, and to his alma
mater which had trained and developed his
powers. The young men who have been, and
those who are soon to be sent forth from this
place are destined to exert much influence in
their day and generation. At night there
was a concert given in the Chapel, and the
performances are said to have given general
satisfaction, but as I was not present, I can
not speak of them particularly.
Yours truly, H. C. H.
LETTER IV.
Penfield, July 30th, 1857.
Dear Brother Walker : —Yesterday this lit
tle village was all astir with the crowds of
people who had come to witness the exercises
of Commencement.’ By 11 o’clock every
part of the spacious Chapel was densely
crowded with ladies and gentlemen who had
been drawn together by the interesting exer
cises which were expected to transpire. Af
ter music by the band, Elder Adiel Sherwood
led in an appropriate address to the throne of
grace. There were seventeen in the gradua
ting class and twelve speakers presented in
the programme, but there were only ten who
spoke, two having been excused. The
speeches were all well written and delivered
in a graceful and easy manner. The young
gentlemen had doubtless studied closely du
ring their Collegiate course and as the re
ward of their labor will carry with them into
the busy and bustling world, well cultivated
and well disciplined minds. The Latin Salu
tatory was spoken by Isiah A. Wilson, of
Talbot county, Ga., and the Valedictory was
delivered by Mr. Rufus E. Lester, of Burke
county, Ga. Mr. Lester took the first honor,
Mr. Wilson the second, and Mr. T. C. McLen
don of Wilkes county, Ga., the third. The
degree of A. B. was conferred upon James
W. Arnold, Robert J. Boyd, William C.
Chapman, William H. Cocroft, Isaac N. Da
vis, Thomas W. Davis, Thomas J. Dyson,
Mirabeau B. Swanson, Bufus E. Lester, Geo.
E. Macon, John T. NcGinty, Thaddeus C.
McLendon, Moses H. Sanders, William J.
Stokes, Isaiah A. Wilson and John W.
Wright. The degree of A. M. was conferred
upon John H. Seals and L. L. Veazy in course
and the honorary degree of A. M. was con
ferred upon Rev. Thomas Rambaut of Cass
ville, Ga., Dr. Robert J. Bryan of Houston
Ga., J. A. Frendehard of Elberton, and Dr.
Wm. B. Crawford of Madison. This cere
mony was performed by Prof. S. P. Sanford,
the Chairman of the Faculty. Though this
was anew position for the Professor, he
showd himself equal to the oldest Presidents
in the manner of conferring degrees. An ex-
Professor of Franklin College remarked, that
he never heard latin better spoken, or ever
saw degrees so wall conferred. At the close
of the exercises the prizes for Declamation
were presented by D. W. Lewis, Esq., in a
short and pithy address—an addrass which
was well suited to the occasion. The first
prize was awarded to James C. Brown of
Newnan, Ga., and the second was divided
equally between Robert W. Everett of
Haynesville, Ga., and Simeon T. Jenkins of
Cuthbert, Ga. At 4 o’clock, P. M., the two
Literary Societies of the University were ad
dressed by Hon. Linton Stephens. This was
the first time that I had ever enjoyed the
pleasure of hearing this gentleman, and am
not prepared to speak of the comparative
merits of the performance, but as the address
was received with a good deal of applause by
the larger concourse in attendance, I suppose
it was a creditable effort.
Yours truly, H. C. H.
If there are any wrong names in the
letter of brother Phillips, the reader must’not
call them misprints , but find the reason in our
ignorance of the African language in which
the letter appeared to be written. True, it
resembled English in some of its parts, but to
decipher it would have taxed the genius of
the best proof readers of America. We love
to receive letters from our Missionaries, but
if they will not take the pains to write legibly
we hope they will send with them an inter
preter.
Receipt List to sth August.
Dr. E. H. Richardson. 31, ’57, 200
Milo Hatch 30, ’57, 200
Thomas Glass 29, ’SB, 500
W. D. Emanuel 30, ’SB, 200
Mary Johnson 30, ’SB, 200
J. H. Walker 50, ’SB, 200
Henry Walker 50, ’SB, 200
J. G. Andrews 50, ’SB, 300
Mrs. Mary Anderson. 30, ’SB, 200
William Williams 14, ’59, 10 00
Mrs. B. F. Carlton... 20, ’SB, 200
E. B. Presley 50, ’57, 225
Rev. E. Dyer 50, ’56, 200
Jbhn Borders 44, ’SB, 200
Lemuel B. Norton.... 50, ’53, 500
James M. Landrum... 27, ’57, 300
Isaac Dillard 33, ’SB, 200
J. W. Calaway 47, ’57, 500
Alvin M. Robinson... 10, ’SB, 260
L. Liqpnkh01........ 50, ’57, 200
Mrs. B. M. Sanders... 50, ’57, 200
James L. Caracter .... 5, ’SB, * 2 00
J. L. Shaw 26, ’SB, 200
M. A. Baker 1, ’s7’ 100
Author Branum,..,,. 31, ’sß* 300
In Burke county, on the 24th June, by the Rev.
Joseph Polhill, Hr. SILAS D. FLOYD, of Washington
county, and Miss SARAH CARSON, daughter of An
drew Carson of the former place.
Near Albany, on the 26th inst., at the residence of
J. J. Dews, Esq., by Hon. Lott Warren, Mr. WILLIAM
L. HAUPT, of Savannah, and Miss SOPHIE A. L., on
ly daughter of Mrs. Annie E. Hunt, of Macon. i
City papers copy. !
In Ogfipjbfp county, on the 21st of July, by Prof. P.
H. Mell, Miss MIRIAM LUMPKIN, youngest daughter
of the Rev. Jack Lumpkin, deceased, and Col. WM. L.
NICHOLS, of Clinch county.
IDTJETD.
On the 20th July, 1867, Mrs. ANNIE ANDERSON,
wife of W. R. Anderson, in her seventy-first year.
Sister Anderson was born January 17th, 1867, and
removed to Georgia in early life. She connected her
self with the Baptist Church in Jackson county, Ga.,
and from that time’ her walk was that of the humble
and devoted Christian, ever ready to aid the distressed
and comfort the mourner. She bore her last severe 4
illness with Christian resignation, leaving a well spent
life as the best evidence of her acceptance with God.
None knew her but to respect and love—she left an af
fectionate husband and family of children, together
with a large circle of relatives to mourn their loss and
rejoice in her gain. W. A. S.
Columbia, S. C., papers please copy.
In Randolph county Ga., on the 11th of July JOHN
SHERMAN in the 33d year of his age. He was united
to the Baptist church, in Upson co., in 1843, dating his
conversion from a sermon by the Rev. J. King, from
this text:—“Be always ready to give a reason for the
hope that is in you.” During his illness, which was of
short duration, he evinced a most lively faith in the re
ligion of Chirst and was enabled to apply the holy com
forts of salvation to his departing spirit. He enter
tained no fears of death, but expressed a-perfect resig
nation to the will of Heaven, welcoming the hour of his
dissolution as the happy transit of his soul from time
to an eternal rest—to a home beyond the skies, when
he would forever shout the song of dying love and re
deeming grace. He bid his disconsolate wife, mourn
ing relations and friends to weep not nor grieve for one
who would soon be at peace, but exhorted them to meet
him in that better land “when the wicked cease from
troubling and the weary are at rest.”
While we would offer our heartfelt sympathy to the
afflicted wife, dear little daughter and distressed rela
tions, we would point away to that Heaven of repose
whither the departed is gone. There the bands that
have been severed here will be more firmly knit togeth
er and the flowers of affection blossom on in perennial
beauty for ever. A FRIEND.
In Cuthbert Ga., on the Ist of July, at the residence
of his grandfather, James Sburman, GREEN J. HARTS
FIELD, in the sixth year of his age.
ROLAND LEE, infant son of Leonidas and Elizabeth
Thornton, and grandson of James Shurmon, breathed
his last, June 16th, 1857.
SHURMON PARKS, aged sixty years died July 11th,
at the residence of James Shurmon, in Cuthbert, Ga.
FRIEND.
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ply themselves with the New Illustrated Southern
Baptist Register and Almanac for 1868. It will be the
most perfect in its Statistics of Baptists, and especially
in the South, and the most beautiful, in all respects,
ever offered to the denomination. Between S2OO and
S3OO have been expended in engravings alone!
Besides the usual Almanac Statistical matter, it will
be a most effective Baptist Tract—a Thesaurus of Ar
guioents.
Orders from Booksellers and Agents, and Ministers
for their churches solicited. Single copy 10 cents —
cents off by the hundred. _
The following Associations are still wanting in Geor
gia. I wish to procure the perfect Statistics of the
State for 1856:
Muckalee, Piedmont, Sharp, United Chattahoochee,
ain, Toccoah, Tagulo, United Baptists.
I also wish the minutes of all the Primitive Associa
tions and Unassociated bodies in Georgia and the
South—also of all Separates and Free Will Baptists.
The Clerk sending me a marked copy and hia ad
dress, shall receive a copy of the Register gratis.
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Nashville, Tenn.
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GEORGIA FEMALE COLLEGE,
MADISON, MORGAN COUNTY.
f NINTH COLLEGIATE YEAR.
THE first term of the Ninth Collegiate Year will
commence on Monday, August 24th. This is the
mist favorable time for pupils to enter.
Every pupil will be examined, every year, publicly,
alto her proficiency in the Elementary Studies, Gram
iqir, Geography, Arithmetic, Spelling, Reading and
Writing will thus become permanently incorporated
ino the mind of each pupil.
In order to promote habits of economy, a neat uni
firm dress for Sundays and examinations has been
alopted. For school days calico, or gingham, or other
iiExpensive fabric is prescribed. All expensive, or un
ntcessary jewelry is prohibited.
Circulars giving full particulars respecting the Uni
firm, which, however, will not be introduced until the
s&son for winter apparel arrives, will be sent to each
pitron of the College, and to others, upon application,
pug 5-ts \ GEO. Y. BROWNE, Pres.
BAPTIST BOOK DEPOSITORY.
rpHE Baptists of Georgia will please take notice,
X that the following books are now on hand and
f sale at the Baptist Bible and Colporteur Society’s
Depository, one door east of the Lanier House, in the
civ of Macon. As this Society was established for the
esjecial convenience of the Baptists of Georgia, but
mire particularly for the diffusion of Gospel truth, it is
diffidently expected that the Depository will be libe
rty patronized by the purchase of its books.
It is also expected that large contributions, in money,
wil be sent up from the Churches in the State, and the
frfends generally of the enterprize, to aid the Society
iffits infancy, so that in a very short time it may have
a look Store in Macon, which the Baptist denomina
te will be proud to own.
CATALOGUE:
Bijlles of all sizes, Theodosia, 1 and 2 vols.,
Gnat Iron Wheel, Spurgeon’s Sermons 1 & 2 v.
Lftle Iron Wheel, The Cross, Howell,
Cfitral Africa, Bowen, The Way of Salvation,
Hltory of the Eng. Bible, Evils of Infant Baptism,
Bjle Manual, Progress of Baptist Prin’pla.
Cfildhood, Christian Mirror,
History, A Baptist Church,
Gftce Truman, The Christian’s Home,
Sturt on Baptism, Duties of Churches,
M|l on Baptism, Grace of God Magnified,
Mthodist Episcopacy, Sander’s Memoir,
Simple Rhymes.
Tracts aud Sunday School Books of all kinds now
published by the Baptist denomination.
JACKSON DELOACHE,
treasurer and Depository Agent for Georgia B. B.
daji Or So. aug 6-ts
Wanted, i
A LADY who is fully competent to take charge of
the Musical Department in the Blakeiy Academy.
Applicants please address
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July 23-2 Blakely, Early county, Ga,
NOTICE.
FAYETTE COUNTY LAND FOR SALE.
THE subscriber wishing to bring his business to a
close, desires to sell his YALUABLE TRACT OF
LAND, containing 661 acres, more or less, on which is
a plantation of near 200 acres in cultivation, a large
portion of Which is fresh and in good repair. On the
plantation is a. good dwelling, a well of good water,
necessary out-buildings, gin-house and screw. This
farm is well watered, Camp Creek being one of the
principal branches of Flint river, running through it,
and on which is a considerable amount of good bottom
land, a part of which is in cultivation. Said land lies
five miles'narfij of Fayetteville, on the road to Atlanta,
19 miles from me latter, which is a thriving city and a
good cotton market. Jonesboro is five miles cast, and
is as good a cotton market as can be found in the up
country. Produce al ways finds a ready sale. A good
school is at Jonesboro, and a thriving one at Fayette
ville. Persons wishing to purchase, would do well to
call and look for themselves, or address the subscriber
at Jonesboro, Ga. ROBT. M. STEGER.
July 15-3 t
E . W I N S II 1 P ,
• LATE OF THE FIRM OF
WINSHIP, ROSS & COLEMAN,
WILL take the new store now being erected op
posite Ross, Coleman & Ross, on Cotton Ave
nue, and also fronting E. Bond’s on Cherry Street, for
the purpose of conducting a general Beadv made
> CLOTHING BUSINESS.
He will be prepared by the 10th of September, to ex
hibit one of the largest and most fashionable stock of
Clothing and Gentleman’s Furnishing Goods, ever offer
ed in this market. The greater portion of his Stock
will be manufactured expressly to his order. He h&pes
by furnishing his ccstomers with good and fashionable
Clothing, at reasonable prices, to receive a continu
ance of that patronage that has been so generously and
uniformly extended to him. july 29 —ts
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Orders from Country dealers, Physicians and Plan
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NEW TESTAMENT.
FOR SALE by V. Sandford, Greenesboro, Rev. J
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Rev. W. A, Callaway, LaGrange, and at the Index Of
fice.
Jan. 14,1857—3 m.
Choice Hotel, Rome, Ga.
THE undersigned having taken charge of this well
known house, would inform the public that it has
recently been thoroughly renovated and is now open
for the reception of company, for the comfort of which
the proprietor will use his best efforts to please.
A. Ei JREEVES,
formerly of the Fulton House.
April 16, 1867. 4m
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SAVANNAH, GA.
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Macon, Ga. Jan. 14, 1857.—1 y
JOHN H. RICE, | ANDREW H. RICE.
T J. H. & A. H. RICE.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
CassviUe, Cass Cos. Ga.
PRACTICE LAW IN THE COUNTIES OF
Cass, Gordon, Whitfield, Catoosa, Floyd, Pickens,
Cobb and Fulton, Georgia. Also, in the District
Court of the United States for the North
ern District of Georgia at Marietta.
May 18th, 1857. 13 ts
Logan Sleeper, I Wm. M Lindly,
St. Louis, Mo. I St. Jacobs, 111.
SLEEPER & LINDLY.
WILL CONTINUE THE BUSINESS OF
Setting and Growing Hedge Fences.
WE WILL give due attention personally, and by
carefully appointed agencies, wherever can
be had quantities to justify.
Having well matured our plans, and united permanent
ly, we intend our performances shall be thor
ough and faithful, and insist upon
being considered
RESPONSIBLE AND ABIDING.
Our terms shall be reasonable and uniform.
PLEASE WRITE US FOR CIRCULARS. ,
Particular attention given to the resuscitation
and completion of old, neglected Hedges. Ossage Or
ange Seed and Plants, good and fresh, always on hand
in proper season. Printed instructions accompany
them, when desired.
Plants can be sent any distance, and set with safety
any time during the three months of April, May and
June, and in the Fall.
May 6,1857—18—ts
NOTICE THIS.
THE subscriber having determined to move west
offers for sale one of the most desirable farms in
Southwestern Georgia, containing three lots or squares,
situated six miles north of Oglethorpe, in Macon coun
ty, and as healthy as any location in Georgia. There
are four hundred and thirty acres land, 330
acres cleared within the last four years. All of a light
grey color, well adapted to the production of cotton—
all of the land as level as could be desired, well water
ed, and good water, with al'l improvements necessary
for a first-rate farm, Gin-house, gin, gear and screw, all
of the best materials, and as well made and arranged as
can be; stock, farming utensils, and provisions enough
for the place, will be furnished the purchaser, if de
sired, at fair prices. A cash purchaser can get a great
bargain. All of the above named articles and place
will be offered on liberal time, and if not sold before
the first Tuesday in November next, will be offered at
public sale in the town of Oglethorpe.
I also offer my houso and lot in sa?jd town for sale,
and I think it one of the most pleasantly situated for a
residence in the town. Call and see.
July 15.-5 t WILLIAM ELLIS.
E. FITZGERALD, M. D. | C. B. SOTTINGHAM, M. D.
FITZGERALD <k NOTTINGHAM.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, DYE-STUFFS,
PERFUMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES.
SHOP FURNITURE— Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Glass- Ware, Garden Seeds, Surgical Instruments, d'c.,
d'c. January 6—ts
E. J. JOHNSTON & CO.,
DEALERS IN
Watches,. Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware,
Guns Cutlery, Fancy Goods, Piano Fortes,
Musical Instruments, &c., &c., Mul
belji-y Street, 3d door above La
nier House, Macon,^a.
E. J. Johnston. | George S. Obear.
January 6—ts
ROSS’ BOOK BINDERY,
MACON, GA.
Books bound in any style desired
blank BOOKS BOUND and Ruled to any Pat
tern on the shortest notice and most reasonable terms.
Orders by mail —or all orders left at the office of the
Georgia Telegraph, will receive prompt attention.
January 6—ly
Macon Carriage Depository. .
-GEORGE & ROBERT SMITH,
MANUFACTURERS and dealers in Carriages, Rock*
aways, Buggies, Jersey Wagons, Harness, Whips,
Ladies and Gents Sole Leatlier Trunks, Valises and
traveling Bags, Hat Cases, Bonnet Boxes, Jiaby Car
riages, &c.
Repairing of every description, neatly and promptly
executed, next door to Lanier House, Macon, Ga.
January 6—ts
HARDWARE.
IRON AND STEEL.
N. WEED, MACON, GA.
HAS now in store a LARGE AND COMPLETE
ASSORTMENT of
Swede’s Iron, all sizes, Axles and Springs,
English Iron, Hab. Rims Shafts,
Refined Iron, Carriage Bolts,
Nail Hods, Axle Clips,
Horse Shoes and Nails, Dash and Collar Leather,
Plow and Cast Steel, Enam’d Leather and Cloth,
Scoviis’ & Collins’ Hoes, Bands and Castings,
Brades’ Patent Hoes, Mechanics’ Tools,
Trace and Wagon Chains, Smith’s Bellows,
Plow Hames and Lines, Anvils and Vices,
Cotton and Wool Cards. Screw Plates,
Gin Bands, Collins’ and Hunt’s Axes,
Pots, Ovens and Spiders, Corn Shellers and Mills,
Mill and Cross Cut Saws, Sugar Boilers,
Circular Saws, Plows, Shovels, &c.,
with a great variety of other Hardware, all of which ia
offered for sale at lowest market rates.
January 6—ts
. LAND AGENCY.
THE Subscriber has opened an office at Newnan,
Coweta County, Ga., for the sale and purchase of
lands situated-any where in the-State, and particularly
in South-western Georgia. Persons owning Lands that
they design to have sold, can have the same promptly
attended to by sending me their titles by mail, and
power of attorney.to,act for them, and persons wanting
to have any particular lot purchased, can have my as
sistance, by sending me the Number, District and
county, and all other information connected with own
ership of the land they may be in possession of.
I have efficient and reliable agents employed, and
flatter myself that I shall be able to give entire and
full satisfaction to all who may require my services.
Feb. 25, 1857.—6 m. RROB’T. W. SIMMS,
Newnan, Coweta County, Ga.
FINE FURNITURE.
FINE Parlour Setts, Rose Wood, Mahogany, and
Georgia Walnut Furniture.
Secre and Book Cases, Desks and Book Cases.
Bureaus of Rose Wood, Mahogany and Walnut.
Sofas, Tcte-a-Tetes, Divans, Sociables, Ottomans in
Hair Cloth, Flush, Brocatel, &c.
Arm, Rocking, Nurse, Sewing, Parlor, Bedroom, Din
ing, Hair Cloth', Flush, Brocatel,’ Cane, Split Bottom,
and every kind of Chair known to the trade.
BEDSTEADS.—Rose Wood, Walnut, Maple, Mahog
any, Beach, Gum, &c.; High, low, French, and Cottage.
Wardrobes of Hose Wood,- Mahogany, Walnut and
Pine.
Sofas of all Patterns.
TABLES.—Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, Pine, Exten
sion, Folding Leaf, Square, Round, &c.
Matresses of Ilair, Cotton, Moss, and Patent Springs.
Feather Beds, Pillars and Bolsters.
Fine Mirrors, common Lookiug Glasses, Looking
Glass Plates, Picture Glass.
Window Shades and Fine Cornices.
Buckets, Tubs, Dippers, Brooms, Brush Brooms, Fea
ther Dusters, Foot Mats, &c., for sale on the most rea
sonable terms.
Lumber- taken in exchange, or Lumber made up in
the most fashionable styles of Furniture to order.
We have one of the largest Stocks of FINE FURNI
TURE in -the State, and we are constantly manufactu
ring and wish to sell. Call and see us.
T. & G. WOOD.
January 6—ts
CANCERS CURED!!
THE undersigned is in possession of a remedy for
CANCER that is almost NEVER FAILING, and
proposes to let those who have the misfortune to be so
diseased, have the benefit of it on liberal terms. Oth
ers have come and been healed, and why not you?
He also treats other indolent ulcers with the same
success,
Patients must apply in person and be prepared to re
main a month or more under his immediate care.
Communications from any quarter will be promptly
answered, and every attention will be given to secure
the comfort of those who may apply. Address
A. L. CLINKSCALES, M. D.
Macon, Ga. 4 ts
GROVER & BAKER’S “
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES,
Promote the leisure, health and happiness of home.
REASONS WHY THIS MACHINE IS UNIVERSALLY
PREFERRED OVER ALL OTHERS.
1 BECAUSE it is the only Sewing Machine in the
• world ever invented, so constructed as to fully
meet the demands of families, for general use.
2. It is very simple and is never liable to get out of
order.
3. It makes a seam which will not rip, though every
third stitch is cut.
4. It is not a Shuttle Machine.
5. It seWS with two needles’, making any length stitch
desired.
6. It sews from two ordinary spools, and thus all
trouble of winding thread is avoided ; while the same
Machine can be adapted-at pleasure, by a mere change
of spools, to all varieties of work,
7. The same Machine runs silk or linen thread, and
common spool cotton, with equal facility.
8. This Machine will sew in the slieves of a coat with
the same ease and facility that it sews a straight seam.
9. This Machine can be run to make one thousand
five hundred stitches per minute.
10. The seams are elastic as the m<Kd cl as tie fa
bric, so that it is free from all liability to in wash
ing, ironing or otherwise.
11. The stitches made by this machine are moro
beautiful than any other made either by hand or ma
chine. For sale by
TnOS. P. STOVALL & CO.,
July 1-ts. Augusta, Ga.
AUGUSTA HOTEL,
AUGUSTA, GA.
HAVING taken this well known and popular House,
(which has been so long literally patronized for
its central location, airy and pleasant rooms, as well as
for its fine accommodations for Ladies,) I beg leave to
assure the travelling public, (either upon business or
pleasure,) that they may expect from this House all tlio
attention, comforts and luxuries which are to be found
in any other first class House of the South, and I pledge
myself to spare neither labor nor money to make this
one of the MOST DESIRABLE FIRST CLASS HO
TELS.
My Table will at all times be furnished with the best
the market affords, and the first products of the season.
, -Ml 1 as k is a visit, and I feel confident of giving en
tire satisfaction. WM. H. KENNEDY.
July 1-ts.
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