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.local. Wo have received eoveral communications, but they are crowded out of this issue. A.ll who desire excellent furni ture dt reasonable prices will do well to call upon Mr. Godfred Kenbr, of LaGrangb. See his advertisement. herewith return our warm est thanks to Mr. Beringer, of La- Grange, and to his amiable wife for their kindness and hospitality during our visit to LaGrange. May all good attend them. Iff* We have received the March I number of The American Dollar Monthly Magazine , published in Phil adelphia. This Magazine is filled with beautiful illustrations and excel lent reading. Price a trifle for its value—sl a year. ggp We desire to hint, in the most delicate manner imaginable, that no one has a right to attempt to pry into the secrets of a Printing Office. Those who are anxious to master the con tents of The Georgia Weekly , before the public has enjoyed that privilege, will much oblige us by forcibly res training their laudable curiosity until the paper is published. ggf Many, if not all, of our readers in this county are already acquainted with Mr. V. L. Hopson, now with Messrs. Reid & Bro., of LaGrange. Those who are not, and especially such as wish to purchase prime groceries at cheap rates, will make a courteous and valuable acquaintance by calling on him upon the first opportunity. See his 'card under head of New Adver tisements. The Southern Rights Guards. A company of stalwart men, enti tled as above, has .been organized in our town, for the defence of Southern Rights, and held its first election of officers to-day, with the following re sult : Walton Ector, Captain. Hugh E. Malone, Ist Lieut. James F. Jones, 2d “ J. E. McMath, 3d “ R. A. S. Freeman, Ensign. Thomas A. Reeves, 0. S. Our personal acquaintance with nearly every member of the compa ny, warrants us in asserting that the spirit, bravery and patriotism of 1776, 1812 and 1846 burn as steadily in Georgia as in the times “ that tried men’s souls.” Three times three cheers for the Southern Rights Guards ! jj@“We herewith return our thanks to Mr. R. H. Richards, of LaGrange, for the beautiful gold yen with which we are now writing. It is a valuable and unique article, so fashioned that it may undergo the roughest usage, and yet remain in its pristine, unimpaired excellence. We are also indebted to him for a copy of Barton’s Intermedi ate Grammar of the English language —a work from the pen and learning of a Southerner, and worthy of gen eral adoption for its simplicity of style, freedom from notes, and handsome typography. We cordially recom mend Mr. Richards as a Stationer and liberal hearted gentleman. The Satter Club. On Saturday last, while in La- Grange, we were most agreeably en tertained at a Concert given by the above club of Professors and Ama teurs of Music. The prize of the Concert was a superb Piano, valued at S4OO, and every holder of a dollar ticket had one chance among the four hundred to win it. The piano fell to the ticket of ’Squire Bull, son of Judge Bull of the Superior Court, and was, by him, instantly presented to the Methodist Female College, of LaGrange. The performance of the Satter Club, throughout, was a complete suc cess. We have not space to give de tails, and can only assert that the en tertainment was equal to the best we have had the fortune to hear in New York, New Orleans and other cities. Prof. Briggs, of LaGrange Female College; Prof. Oaks, of LaFayette Female College; and Prof. A. Sch lic h tbr, of Greenville Female Masonic College, won unanimous applause— the latter gentlemen having been so licited by the Club to give their valu able aid. The. Satter Club have in mind to give a grand concert in Green ville ere long, and we bespeak for them an overflowing audience. All our lovers of music exeouted by ex perienced-musieMtns, will-be delighted and improved if tWSafier Club moms to Greenville. '*’■* Iff” The thanks of this ofliee are herewith returned to Mrs. S. M. Hus sey, of Greenville, for the delectable poultry tit-bits—in the shapo of doves —which our friend Lines devoured, while the Editor was absent. He hsa been cooing ever since— Lines, we mean. -■ tlSr A most complete and' finished ‘•Compact Case” of Surgical Instru ments, the property of Dr. F. 0. Dan- NELLY, of Greenville, was displayed to us by the polite doctor last week. It contains every instrument now in use by the great surgeons of the day, and the doctor holds himself ready to prove his skill in their use at any time. We trust that he may never have an occasion to take off any limb of ours, though we have no doubt he could shorten us to our heart’s dis content. Georgia State Convention.—The delegates from the several counties in the State, are hereby notified to meet in the city of Savannah, on Thursday, the 7th of March next. • Geo. W. Crawford, Pres’t. Bel-Air, Ga., Feb. 21, 1861. Court House Burnt.—On Sun day morning between four and five o'clock, the Court House in this city was discovered to be on fire, the flames having originated in the ofliee of the Clerk of the Superior Court, a circum stance which shows it to have been the work of an incendiary, as there was no fire used in the office the day before. The records and papers of the Ordina ry’s and Sheriff ’s offices were saved- Milledgeville Recorder. Southern Congress- Montgomery, Feb. 23.—After the usual opening exercises it was an nounced that Mr. Miles had been ap pointed on the committee on commer cial affairs in place of Mr. Memmin ger, who resigned on account of his appointment to the Cabinet. Resolutions from the general assem bly of Florida, approving the election of President Davis and Vice Presi dent Stephens, were read and ordered to be spread on tfie journal. Congress then went into secret ses sion, after which the bill to declare and establish the free navigation of the Mississippi was made public. Sec. 1. Provides that the Missis sippi river and all its tributaries are free to the citizens of any States upon their borders. United States Congress. Washington, Feb. 25.—1n the Senate to day, Mr. Wigfall, of Texas, strongly opposed the postal suspen sion bill, which passed, however, after a lengthy debate and some amend ments. In the House, the tariff bill was passed, with one hundred and fifty amendments. Mr. Stanton, of Ohio, was endeav oring to get up his force bill. Washington, Feb. 25.—1n the House, Mr. Stanton’s force bill was postponed until to morrow. The Government has received offi cial advices that Gen. Twiggs had de livered to the Texas authorities all the military property in his department. The Peace Conference accomplished nothing to day. The most reliable rumor concerning Lincoln’s Cabinet, is, that Seward will be Secretary of State, Bates Attor ney General, Smith, of Indiana, Sec retary of the Interior, Wells, of Con necticut, Postmaster General, Camer on. as Secretary of War, and Sim mons, Secretary of the Treasury. Washington, Feb. 26.—1n the House to-day Stanton’s force bill was postponed until Thursday, which is considered to be equivalent to a defeat. The vote on the postponement was, ayes 100, nays 74. Crittenden s resolutions or the sub stance of them, were under discussion; and hopes are entertained by many that they will be adopted. The tariff bill of yesterday, abol ished the duty on tea and coffee, but that on sugar remains unchanged. It is believed that Crittenden’s res olutions will be introduced into the Peace Congress to-morrow, in lieu of Franklin’s substitute, which was voted down to-day. Richmond, Feb. 26.—There was a large indignation meeting held here last night, in consequence of remarks by Mr. Moore, of Rockbridge, inimi cal to the rights of Virginia and the whole South, as well as the people of Richmond. New Orleans, Feb. 25.—Advices from Texas state that the Federal property in that State has been sur rendered to the State authorities. The Federal troops were allowed to leave the State with all the facilities. The property seized is valuedat $1,360,000. Little Rock, Ark., Feb. 23.—The election in this State has resulted in a majority in favor of a State Conven tion. There have also been elected thirty secessionists, twenty-five condi tional secessionists, and from fifteen to twenty union delegates. New Orleans, Fek 27.—Returns received from Galveston and Houston are strongly secession. * J ’ 1 . X If 15... ■ Li ' ; ~ ” TH E GEORGIA WEEKLY, (Written for tbe GeorgU Weekly.) Advice to Parents, As to the Study of Music by their Children. ; . Experience in teaching music, for the laat ten. years, has shown the wriv ter how Often parents are doing wrong* in- letting one or the other of the!# l ' children study music without them selves knowing any thing at.all about the science; without thinking; at the beginning, if their children are dis posed to undertake the task, or wheth er they have any talent and enough perseverance for it; without consider ing properly the aim they have in view. Their children have to learn music, that is a settled question—but how ? What may be the result ? And what is their object ? These questions are usually left for accident to decide. And yet it is very essential, that at the very beginning of the study, the two following questions should be con sidered : Shall the instructions be giv en thoroughly, in order to excel in the science of music, or is it the design of the parents for their children to com plete by learning to play a number of pieces and songs for the entertainment of company in the parlor? As different as these two points may be, very little do many parents know or care which of the two would be bet ter for their children to pursue. The teacher can only guess this in most cases, or else take the trouble to see the parents and get their opinion and design by explaining the advantages and disadvantages that may result in pursuing one or the other. It is very easy for thoughtful parents to see at once, that the first point only —perfectness in and becoming master of a musical instrument—is worthy of exertion, and, on the other hand, that the pupil, by learning a few pieces and songs to suit the taste of company in the parlor, soon tires of it, and that it will not pay for the trouble and ex pense of learning them. Parents, therefore, should undoubtedly resolve to let the study of music alone, or else pursue the advantageous course—to have it studied thoroughly and scien tifically. But in,this case it should be considered, that the knowledge of any musical instrument whatever can not be obtained by taking a few les sons or by’occasional practice for a few months. Nb, that point can only be accomplished by taking instructions and an industrious and attentive prac tice for two hours daily, for several years. - • - The exercise of any art demands, not only a thorough understanding and fine taste, but a sure and free mechan ism also. Without this, it is no art. But these conditions presuppose an earnest industry and constant will, and he or she who shrinks from it, would do better not to begin at all, and make better use of time and money by ex pending them for other good purposes. All those who aim to study music at some leisure time, when they have nothing else to do, or as the great ma jority, especially the young ladies in this country, because it is fashionable to know how to play a few pieces, will derive but very little satisfaction and benefit from their exertions, and gen erally find it out too late, when “ tiiey hare already paid too much for their whistle.” Parents who have considered these points and are willing for their son or daughter to study music, should satis fy themselves first, if they have talent and love for it, aod perseverance to exercise in its pursuit, which are in dispensable requisites to the accom plishment of the object. It fs not necessary that a person that studies music should be a genius, but on the other hand, the pupil should not be without some musical talent, or else all instructions, and even the best, are nothing but the “thrashing of empty straw,” and the person that would at tempt it under such circumstances would accomplish nothing in the end except to become a spoiler of this beau tiful art instead of a musical performer. Love for music in the pupil is neces sary too, for whoever studies music without love for it, or perhaps with re luctance and dislike to it, cannot ac complish much, and what is learned, by forcing, will never gain the desired object. This is not to show though— especially with young children—that the same zeal for their study of music should always be visible. On the con trary, the time often appears when it is necessary to stimulate the pupil. A regular and constant reluctance and dislike from tbe scholar, is a bad mgn and is cause enough to discontinue the study for a space of Sime at least. Tbe same must be observed and the same course peniittt" wlieh the pupil does not possess thr necessary peate- verance to overcome the difficulties j that may cross .him in his pursuit, ft! whoever tires «pd give* put too soot j Cannot in this, or in any other art, a< : coinpiish half enough to make him a i artist. ... | «*,, After all these points have bean we •onsjdered by the parents, tbe nex question is: What should be their man object in selecting and securing tb services of a teacher ? In most cases it is very easy to de| eide if a musician is a good performer j but not eo easy to decide whether hi ie a good teacher. The first is unforj tunately often preferred, while i; should be the. latter, especially at th| beginning. Parents, however, wh> are about to make a selection of t] music teacher, should not look for a teacher that is a good instructor only,' but for the teacher that is a good,) practical performer besides. Wh(| ever is so fortunate as to have botljjj these qualities united in a teacher may expect the best results from his choice, provided he is industrious and dutiful; for it is very essential that a teacher) should combine these two latter quali-] ties with those of being a skillful per' former and a good instructor. It is! often the case that the less educated; and the less able master can, with a good will and great industry, accom-j plish a great deal, while on the other hand the most skillful artist, with the best of knowledge and the most ex-1 cellent talent of imparting instruction.* does not benefit and advance his as much as the former, if he is lacking in industry and a proper sense of his. duties. Unfortunately the point of cost and) expense has too much weight with th(}‘ parents, A great many of them have no objection to have a good teacher! but are opposed to going into muclf expense. They say: “ Well, for a be-] ginning it is good enough.” But son a beginning nothing is good enough,;; that is not really good; for bad only half-good instructions are to more; ands dvantage at the beginning than at; any other period; for it requires a ! long lime, for an industrious teacher tcS teach what should be well taught. Pa ’ rents, therefore, should, under all cir cumstances, prefer an able performer and good instructor as a teacher for their Children * oni whom they are satisfied is earnest, and will not ne glect the duties he owes to his pupils, and then not mind a few dollars more expense. At the same time, it is Dot always desirable for parents to conclude that a main is a good teacher because asks high prices for his instruction! While it is evident that a good teacher, will charge high tuition, this does] not prove that every one that asks; high prices ib a good teacher. Many teachers, through puffs of magazines and newspapers, think they can ask any price without being worthy of any, patronage; and on the other hand,; many modest, unassuming and excel lent teachers in every respect, are de nied a patronage sufficient to supply their wants. Parents, therefore, should not be misled by “puffs,” or reject a; teacher because he is quiet and rood-j est, or lacking the quality of making; worthless shows and humbug. If parents have considered all these] facts and have chosen their teacher,] then they should exercise confidence towards him. This is to be done by] assisting him in carrying out his rules] and instructions in a willing and obe-.j dient compliance on the part of the) pupil. This confidence, however,’ should not be carried too far. It* should not become an indifference; for] many parents think they have em-i ployed a good and worthy teaeherjj and then have nothing more to do.; They think they ought not to have] any more trouble about the instruct tion, education and welfare of their’ children. Without the continued reH sistance of the parents, children soon exhibit indifference and carelessness) in the exercise of their daHy studies and duties, which are almost an im-i possibility for the teacher to orercomeJ Every good and earnest teacher wrtH gladly acknowledge and approve on the interest, which parents may show] in assisting him to earry out his in-] strwstions, and it will only add in] rousing him on to more zeal and exer-v tionson his part. Therefore, it ievery] important that parents and teachers should go hand in hand in alt they say] and do for the interest ahd welfare on their children and pupils, in order tej co*vince them at once, that the teach! er, in carrying out his rules and ini structions, is only acting according t<3 the will and wishes of their who are nearerjw»d dearer to them. j If.thjese bints and adspon-itioas wore* ■H eteiefiy .dmsrwadw #N> see* would NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. GODFIU-b KENBR, La grange, geo. Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds of If IH I aU'E 1, BLINDS & SASHES, Also Agent sos FISK’S METALIC BURIAL CASES, Mahogany and other wood COFFINS, All tl>e above he warrants to sell at as reas onable prices as any one elsewhere. 4-ly V. L. HOPSON, WITH REID & BROTHER, DEALERS IN GIRC'IiRISS, Hardware, Grain and Provisions North-East Corner Public Square, LaGRANGE, GEORGIA. I. A. REID J. B. REID. We respectfully serfreit yo*r trade and influ ence, with an assurance that we can make it to yOur interest. 4-fim GEORGIA, Merriwetiier Count?* WHEREAS VVillinni H. Hinton applies to me feyr letters of adraitiUirHtion on the »state ot John W. Weils, late of said county, deceased, 'I his is, therefore, to notify all persons iiref ested, kindred under editors, to file their o»jec turns to the granting of said administration, if any they have, within ihe time pfesefioed hy law, or in default thereof letters will be issued to said applicant. Given tinder nJy band at office this 26th Feb., 1861. F.- KENDALL, O, M. C. 3-1 m TO COTTON PLANTERS! ’ DOuilLE YOTTB CROPS ! And itn proveyotir lands, with 200 lbs. per acre, of JARVIS & BAKERS ISLAND let UAKTOi THIS is the best, and chenp-st manueever used. Its application will doable any crop I with ordinary seasons. [ For Sale on Easy Terms to Everybody. CASH PRICES IN GRIFFIN: Jarvis’ Island Guano, ground , $45.00 a *• « sifted 40 00 Baker’s Island Guano, ground.. 50.00 The above Gua-os will be sold for approved acceptances, payable Ist November next at five dollars per ton over the above prices. B. W. FERRILL. Agent. Griffin, Feb. 16th, 1861. 2-6 W THOMAS SWIM’,' WHOLESALE and retail GROCER, WEST side GREENVILLE STREET, Newnan, geo., Keeps constantly on band a good as sortment of SUGAR, COFFEE, MOLASSES, IRON, NAILS, SALT, FLOUR, BACON, MACKEREL, LARD, DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED LIQUORS, And every other usually kept fn a G-o --cefy Store, all of Which wfll be eotd low down for'<?<«* end Oath only. February 20th, 1801. i 3-ly BEAUCHAMP & STRIBLING, [Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Williamsille, Pike County, Ga., HAVE and will keep on hard a lot of select C4FTTNGrI.ES. Bt $ 235 P er 10 . 00 1 « the pi e. Any amount wanted will beehip ped at short notice Those wishing to pur chase would do well to give us a call. [February. I7di 1861. G-Iy Special Orders No. 3, Head Quartert, G. M-. ) Milledgeville, Jan. 28ib. ) f A vacancy has occurred in the Command lof the 9th Division, G. M consisting of the | counties of Merriwelber, Troup, Heard, Cow eta, Campbell and Carroll by the death of Maj. I Gen. Thos. G. Evans commanding said Dni- I "T In conformity With the Act of the Leg*- ■ laiure to provide for the election ol General I Officer* of this State, the Colonels of Regiments, I and Officers commanding Battalions in the coun -4 ties where there are no Re. iments Within said j Division, will give twenty days notice, by ad <l vertiser ent in each Captain’s District, and a» 1 the place of holding Company Musters wrthm I their respective commands, that an 1 be held on the third day of April n> *», at the I place or places established by law tor holding | Actions of members of the O-neral Assembly 'I under the superintendence <-f oneor 1 -of the Inferior Courts, or Justice of Sbc Feat•. I together with two commissioned mtiitary Offi -1 or two freeholders of the county in which 1 of the election *•1 will make out a return of the votes received 4 (and In counties wheie there are several nlace* J of holding the election, will count out andi con ■l solidate the votes ) and forward the same to the 1 Governor agr-eably to thei lews J returns of the members of the General Assem :j b ’iv order of the Cam^r^Chi^ I Adjutant General. || s -