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AGRICULTURAL. |
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HINTS FOR THE MONTH. ■
The Plantation. —March is onel
of the busiest months of the year on!
the plantation, and its name is sug-1
gestive of' the stirring, straight-for-■
■ward exertion, so necessary, to the!
proper starting of the season s opera-1
tions. Let March! then, be our motto, ■
this month, and let us make every!
footfall and moment count something!
towards the harvest which we hope to!
gather in good time. In the first!
place, make ample preparations for al
full supply of provisions for yourfam-l
ily and servants —also, an abundance!
of provender for your stock. As soon I
as the season will allow, plant extra I
full crops of Corn, Irish and Sweet I
Potatoes , Spring Oats, early Cotv I
Peas, in-the drill, for fodder: Am-I
ceme, in the drill, &c. Plant the I
Chinese Sugar Cane, also, for * syrup I
and forage, and do not abandon a re-1
ally valuable plant because it has not!
enabled you already to dispense with!
the sugars of Cuba and Louisiana. I
Our shrewd neighbors of the Western!
States are succeeding finely with thel
with the Sorgho, and “making money”l
out of it as a syrup-producing crop.—l
We have given full directions tor thel
culture of this plant heretofore. j
In preparing for your regular Corn I
crop, plow or subsoil your land 10 tol
12 inches deep, manure heavily andl
plant early. Do not lose a momentl
after the danger of late frost is over,
and plant greater amount of land and
in letter style than ever before.
Do not neglect the sowing of plenty
of Corn in drills for fodder. It is a
grfeat help to your stock all through
the summer months, and it is the sole
food of many working animals in the
West Indies and elsowhere, for a good
part of the year. Plant, also, all the
Egyptian Millet you can, in three
foot drills, land very deep and rich. —
It is one of the very best plants we
have for feeding green; and on good
land may be cut at least half a dozen
times in the season.
As soon as you have finished the
planting of Corn and other provision
crops, prepare for Cotton.
Sweet Potatoes should now be bed
ded out, so as to secure an abundant
supply of “draws.” No crop cultiva
ted in the South is more worthy of at
tention than the Sweet Potato. It is
one of the most valuable esculents for
man or beast, and every planter should
have full “banks” at the setting in of
winter, even if he does make quite so
much cotton. The Hayti (white
Yellow Yams, and the
Red (so called) are -all
fine, productive varieties.
Irish Potatoes should be planted in
drills 3 feet apart and covered with a
thick layer of pine straw or leaves, or
scatter manure in the bottom of a
deep trench, drop the sets upon this,
and cover up with earth, drawing it to
the stems as they grow.
The Vegetable Garden. —ls you
have Cabbage plants that have been
kept over winter, set them out now.—
Sow more Cabbage seed to the head
in the summer; Flat Dutch is the.
best. Thin out turnips as soon as they
have four leaves, leaving them at the
distance of 6 inches apart; and sow.
moie Turnip seed ; Early White Dutch
and Red Top Dutch are the best for
spring use- If you did not sow onion
seed (black,) last month, do it at once;
they will come into use in the latter
part of the summer, when all that
were raised from the sets or buttons
are gone. If you did sow black Onion
seed in September, it can now be trans
planted. Sow Carrots, Beets, (Extra
Early are the finest,) Parsnips, Sal
sify, Lettuce, Radishes, Thyme, Pars
ley and Rape (for early greens.) —
Plant all in rows 15 inches apart. —
Sow, also, a little spot with Celery
and protect it from the sun. When
Cherry trees are in bloom, plant Snap
Beans; and when the apple trees are
in flower plant Squashes (Scollop is
the best) in hills 3 feet apart; also,
Cucumbers and Muskmelons 6 feet
apart; the Nutmeg and Citron Mel
ons are very fine and the earliest *
Beechwood Melon is very superior,
hut a little later. All vines are
greatly benefitted by guano, phos
phate, or poultry manure. At the
same time, also, sow Okra, Tomatoes,
and Egg Plants. Asparagus will now
begin to don’t suffer any td
run up-to'seed, but cut all down.—
Cabbages which have been set 7 out!
and are starting to grow, should, once
a week, have a watering of liquid ma
nure—a shovelful of chicken-manure,
dissolved in ten gallons of water, will
be found an excellent fertilizer for
them.
All vegetables, that already have a
start, should have a good hoeing by
the latter part of this month.
Plant a full crop of English Peas ,
as heretofore directed.
The Orchard and -Fruit Gar-I
DEN. —If you have not finished prun
ing your orchard, do it at once, omit
ting only such trees are growing too
luxuriantly to bear. Such ought not
to be pruned until the leaves are
pretty well sprouted. By this meth
od, such trees will get checked and go
to bearing; should, however this late
pruning not be sufficient, give them
fanother severe pruning in the middle
■ttfcdy ; that .will prove satisfactory.
| Hmrn Cultivator. y'
physician recommends
aMdhnt u;e of horse-radish as a
§§|HK- early dyspepsia.
THE GEORGIA WEEKLY.
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
OF THE
onfederate States of America.
PRESIDENT:
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
OF MISSISSIPPI.
' VICE PRESIDENT:
ALEX. 11. STEPHENS,
OF GEORGIA.
Heads of Departments:
IRob’t Toombs, of Ga., Sec. of State.
C. G. Mumming er, of S. C., Sec. Trs'y
L. P. Walker, of Ala., Sec. of War.
S. R. Mallory, of Fla., Sec. of Navy.
J. H. Reagan, of Texas, P. M. Ge.nl.
J. T. Benjamin, of La., Attor. Gen’l.
Congress:
President—Hon. HOWELL C.QBB
Secre’y— JOHNSON L. HOOPLR.
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. These laws are not to go into
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eral.—[Ed.
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titled to the franking privilege, and
in all cases strictly confined to “ of
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Auditor of the Treasury for the
Post Office Department.
Deputy Postma3ter3.
NEW
PRINTING-OFFICE.
riIHE GEORGIA WEEKLY OFFICE, Laving
L been fitted up with all the modern improve
ments, is now prepared to do all kinds of print
ing, such as
Books, Catalogues,
Blanks, Cards,
Bill-Heads, Labels,
Hand-Bills, Circulars,
And every variety of Letter Press Printing.
Orders will be thankfully received, and punc
uality and neatness guaranteed.
RULING & BOOKBINDING.
THE Subscriber would respectfully inform
the public that he has in successful opera
tion, in the city of Atlanta, a
New Book-Bindery.
JSlank Books— Ledgers, Journals, Day Boojfs,
Blotters, Hotel and Stable Registers, Dockets,
Record Books, die —with or without Printed
Headings, and Ruled to any pattern desired,
manufactured in the neatest and most durable
manner without delay. *
Magazines, Music, Newspapers, ifcc., neatly
bound at short notice. ' fc
jjggf* Orders from any part of the State will
meet with prompt attention, and Books required
to be sent by mail, band, waggon or Railroad,
carefully enveloped so as to avoid the possibil
ity of injury by transportation.
1-ly . J. P. MASON.
® CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES, WAGONS,
BLACKSMITH WORK
Os every kind, and
§361 PAIMTBM6j
Plain and Ornamental, done in superior style,
at the Carriage Factory of
G. G. HOWARD,
3-ly Greerville, Ga. -
GODFRED KENER,
LAGUANGE, GEO.
«J* and Dealer in all kinds of
tfllMDlE,
BLINDS & SASHES,
Also Agent for
'FISK’S METALIC
BURIAL CASES,
- / Mahogany and other wood
GOFFIKTS.
All the above he warrants to sell at as reas
onable prices as any one elsewhere. 4-1 y
A. D. CRAYER,
Utiiif Y liquor Ijtow,
GREENVILLE, GA, . .
Fine Brandies, Select Groceries,
Wines, Cigars,
Sardines, Tobacco,
Nails, Oranges,
Apples, Snuff,
Soda, Cider,
Lemon Syrup, &c., &c.
All of which he will sell at astoundingly low
prices. Please to give him a call—you wil,
find him at the south corner, at his old stand
always at his post. 1-ly
S. B. OATMAN,
MARBLE DBAIBR,
MONUMENTS, TOMBS,
HEAD-STONES,. MANTEL3,. VASES,
AND
Furnishing Marble,
py Also Iron Railing for Cemetry Enclosures
Sonth of the Georgia Railroad Depot,
ATLANTA, GA.
H. H. RICHARDS, '
§oob£tlltr oft Statiffntr,
AM) DEALER IN
Sheet Music & Musical Instruments
'. Generally,
LAGRANGE, GA.
I RESPECTFULLY invite the Citizens of
Merriwether and the adjoining counties to my
large and well assorted stock of College,
School, Medical and Miscellaneous Books, also
Prince's, Mason and Hamlin’s, and Foster’s
Harmoneons and Melodeons. Together with
Boardman, Gray A Co’s, and Newman’s justly
celebrated Piano Fortes.
Melodeons from 45 to 150 dollars. Pianos
from 175 to 500. Always on hand, all the
new music for the Piano. Sheet music mailed
free of expense. Materials for Oil, Grecian and
Opaque Painting.
All orders thankfully received and promptly
attended to. R. H. RICHARDS.
2-ly.
TtT.ATATKLfiI,
OF every description on hand and printed to
order at the shortest notice at this office.
J ustices of the Peace, Ordinaries, Sheriffs, and
others in want will please take due notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
&ari>s.
k. chapel Mobley. bryan a. westbrook.
MOBLEY Sc WESTBROOK,
gttarnp at fail,
GREENVILLE, GA.
Will practice in Meriwether, Troup, C WOta
Fayette and Clayton.
And in the SUPREME COURT in Atlanta, and
the DISTRICT COURT in Marietta. Strict
Attention given to all business en
trusted to t'. eir care.
US’" Refer to a trial of themselves.
1-ly.
Geo. A. Hall. Geo. L. Peavv.
HALL Sc PEAVV,
fttanup at fata,
GREENVILLE, GA.
PRACTICE in Coweta Circuit, Pike, of Flint
Circuit, Talbot and Harris of Chattahoo
chee Circuit.
Also in Supreme Court, Atlanta, District
Court at Marietta. 2-ly
‘ JOHN W. PARK,
gttumtj; at Jata,
GREENVILLE, GA.
Office, one door above Judge Warner’s.
A. H. FREEMAN,
fttumij at lialir,
Greenville, Ga.
Will practice in the adjoining counties. Strict
attention given to all business.
’•■Ely. )
DR. A. G. FLOYD,
RESIDENT DEI7TXST,
GREENVILLE, GA.
Teeth set on plate from one to a full set. Pat
ronage respectfully solicited.
iy All Work Warranted. “gSK
DRS. ANTHONY & TERRELL,
Practitioners of Medicine,
DEALERS IN
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
PAINTS,
OILS,
DYE STUFFS,
&c. &c.
1-ly Greenville, Ga.
Doctor F. 0. Daimelly,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
GHEENVXLLE, GEO.,
Returns his thanks to the citizens of Merri
wether for their past confidence and support,
and desires to state that all the energies of his
life are devoted to his profession.
He is continually corresponding with the
“ Giants of Medicine”—has an extensive Libra
ay—a complete Case of Surgical Instruments,
with all the most approved Appliances for re
lieving deformities, &c., and tenderstobisfriends
and the public generally the benefits of all the
vast improvements in Medical and Surgical Sci
ence.
Call at his Residence. 1-ly
DR. J. R. HARRISS.
GREENVILLE, GA.,
Practitioner in Medicines,
Wholesale & Retail Dealer iu
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soaps,
Perfumery, Fancy Toilet Articles, Glass,
Putty, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye
Stuffs, Fine Brandy’s, Wines, Ker
osine Oil, Tobacco, Cigars,<fec.
All of which I will sell extremely low for
CASH or approved credit. The cash is preferred.
Farmers’ and Physicians’ orders -Solicited.
A fresh supply of Garden Seed just received.
1-ly.
GROCERIES & HARDWARE.
HUGH E. MALONE
T> espectfully solicits the custom of his old and
-•A new patrons at his well known stand at the
Post Office.
Sugar, Coffee, Syrnp, Tobacco, Cigars, Boots
& Shoes, Guns, Iron Ware, Powder, Shot,
Lead, Soap, Oils, Candles, White Lead,
and the usual assortment of vari
eties of a first class country
store. Hp has also a
splendid assortment
OF GARRETSON’S LONG ISLAND
The cheapest and the best, when we consider
the quality and quantity in every paper.
As he pays cash for his goods he is obliged
to a3k the same of his patrons.
i-iy-
Y. L. HOPSON,
# WITH
REID & BROTHER,
DEALERS IN
Hardware, Grain and Provisions,
North-East Corner Public Square,
LaGRANGE, GEORGIA.
I. A. REID --••J B - REID.
We respectfully solicit your trade and influ
ence, with an assurance that we can make it to
your interest 4-6 m
Landreths’ Garden Seed.
AFRESH SUPPLY of this reliable seed
growth of 1860—just received and for sale
by ELLIS & SIMONTON.
Jan 10, 1861. 1-ts
GREENVILLE
fflwmc Jftmalf ©alfog*
Greenville, Merriwether Cos., Ga.
WM. HENRY PECK, A. M.,
PRESIDENT,
(Formerly Principal of the Public Schools of
New Orleans, Chief InstructorAn the New
Orleans Female ColUige, and late Pro
fessor of Belles Lotties, Oratory
and History in the State Uni
versity of Louisiana.
The exercises of the Greenville Female
College began on the 9th of January for the
Scholastic year of 1801, and the President re
spectfully solicits the patronage and encourage
ment of the citizens of Merriwether and the
adjacent counties, In his desire to advance the
College to a rank Second to none in the South,
and equal to any in the North.
The College is empowered by State authority
to grant Diplomas to regular Graduates in the
Languages, Arts or Sciences.
During the last eight years the number of
Students has averaged from seventy to eighty
in regular attendance, and durirg that time but
one pupil has died.
No better proof of the excellent health of
Greenville can be asked.
The Scholastic year will consist of Forty
Weeks, with a short vacation in July, and will
close on or about the 29th of October, 1861.
The College wjjl be open for such as may
wish to continue their studies, until December
20th, 1861.
A Prize of Five Dollars,] in Books or Coin,
will be given to each Model Pupil of each Colle
giate Class, at the Annual Commencement in
October.
A similar prize will be given to the Model
Pupil of the entire College.
Minor prizes will be given to meritorious pu
pils.
The Preparatory and Primary Department is
under the supervision and instruction pf Mrs.
Jennie A. Lines, formerly Principal of Prepar
atory Department in the Sontherh Masonic Fe
male College, Covingtop, Ga.
Thg, Musical Department is conducted by
Professor A. Schliciitew, lutp of LaGrange,
and a gentleman eminently qualified to fulfil
the requirements of his chair.
The Ornamental Department, including Draw
ing, Painting, Ac., will be conducted by a com
petent teacher.
Grecian Painting will be taught by Miss
Maby Frances Beckwith, of Greenville, Ga.
Other instructors will be engaged as the in
terests of the College shall demand.
Goilegittfe Gotii’se of
MINOR CLASS—Arithmetic, Grammar, His
tory, Geography, Writing, Spelling, Dictation
and Reading.
MAJOR CLASS—Arithmetic, Grammar, Ad"
vanced History and Geography, Writing,
Spelling, Dictation, Reading, Composition.
JUNIOR CLASS —Mathematics, Grammar, U.
i S. and Foreign History, Elocution, Composi-
;tion. Orthography and Defining, Dictation,
Seience and RhetoHc.
SENIOR CLASS —Mathematics,Sciences, Rhet
oric, Logic, Physiology, Composition, Dicta
tion, History, Evidences of Christianity,
Orthography, Writing and Elocution.
The French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin
and Greek Languages will be taught, at extra
charge, to such as may desire to learn them.
Instruction in Botany, Geology, Astronomy,
Chemistry, and other occult sciences will be
given during the course to those who may de
sire.
TERMS OF TUITION FOR THE SCHOLAS
TIC YEAR OF FORTY WEEKS.
Primary Department, £20.00
Minor and Major Classes, 30.00
Junior and Senior Classes 40.00
Music upon Piano or Harp, 45.00
Each Foreign or Dead Language, 10.00
Each Ornamental Branch,... 10.00
Assessment Charge,,.. v ....... 1.00
Dues for tuition must be paid at the close of
the Scholastic ‘Yeaf; and from “then}' no deduc
tion will be made, except in cases of protracted
illness of the pupil for whom deduction may be
asked, or in similar pressing exception*: •„
A discount of ten per cent, will be allowed
for all advance payments.
Pupils are charged with these rates of tuition
from the date of their entrance to the end of
the Scholastic year, except in extraordinary
cases.
Board for pupils may be obtained in Green
ville, or with the President, upon reasonable
terms.
Apply in person or by letter to
WM. HENRY PECK,
President of the College,
Greenville, Ga.
T. R. RIPLEY,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
CNINA, CROCKERY,
QUEENS AND GLASS WARES,
Lamps, Plated Goods, Table and Pocket Cut
lery. Wholesale and Retail.
Near Railroad, Whitehall Street,
Atlanta, Jan. 22, 1861. 1-ly
mm
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE,
WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA, GA.,
DEALER IN
UOatrijes, ©locks, IrtDdrg,
Silver Ware equal to Coin,
SIX.VSR PLATED WARE,
WATCH MATERIAL & TOOLS!
WATCHES CAREFULLY REPAIRED.
i-iy
DAVID ELLIS 7
Dealer in Staple and Fancy
' CROCKERY k HARDWARE, 1 “
Southeast corner of the Square,
GREENVILLE, GA.,
KEEPS constantly on hand a large and care
fully selected stock of Goods suited to the
wants of the county, an examination of which
be most respectfully solicits from his lady cus
tomers, friends and the public generally.
pg-Terma liberal and adapted to the times.
1-ly