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MERRIWBTHERINFEBIQR COURT
Met for Special Purposes, at Cham
bert, 22d June 1861,
' Pursuant to an order issued by
this court, appointing a committed
two ( from each District in this County
to ascertain the number of families in
their several Districts, who, in the ab
sence of their protectors and providers
in their country’s Bervice, would actu
ally require assistance td maintain an
honorable support, and they, the said
Committees, being unable to make a
correct report, and having failed to
make any as to the number of such
persons—
It is, therefore, ordered by the
Court, that they
Monday in July next, and every two
weeks thereafter, until otherwise or
dered, for the purpose of hearing ap
plications and making provision for
those in this county in the service of
the Confederate States.
It is farther ordered that ample
compensation be awaViled to such
persons as may make advancements to
the families of those in service, until
4be. same are ucovqded , for by this
Court.
Ordered, also, thatrthe Clerk of this
Court have the above published in the
Georgia Weekly, and in every district
iu this County.
R. JI./Tudkeu, J. I. C.
M. AiHfffiw!! ; J. I. C.
J. Partridge, J. I. C.
A true copy from Are minutes of
said Court.
W. S. Williams, Clerk.
Georgia, Merriwethef County. )
Office of Inferior Court. S
The Constitution of the State of
Georgia having been atntpded and re
versed by the late Convention holden
in.said State, and jiSua
having provided ordinance
.thereof that such Constitution so re
vised and amended, Kiould be submit
ted for “ ratification ” or “no ratifi
cation ” to the qualified voters of said
State, on the first Tuesday in July, and
the Governor, Joseph E. Brown, of
said State, having issued his Procla
mation accordingly—
It is, therefore, ordered, That an
election be held in said County, on the
first Tuesday in July, (ensuing) at
each precinct in said County, in such
manner as elections for members of
the Legislature are held, and that at
said election, each voter endorse on
his ticket “ ratification ” or “no rati
fication.” By order of
R. T. C. Tucker, J. I. C.
J h Partridge, J. I. C.
M. Andrews, J. I. C.
T. A. Reeves, J. I. C.
' ' ’mil -
Norfolk, June 20. —-Several steam
ers arrived at Fort- Monroe to-day.
The Sawyer Gun has thrown no shell
up to SP. M. to-day. When it threw
the last shell on the 18th, an unusual
commotion was observed among the
people on the Rip Raps, and a strange
report was heardj leading our people
to think the gun had bursted.
Very Tiharp musketry firing was
"heard at 6 A. M., on the Peninsula.
Probably Magnifier's scouts beating
up Butler’s scouts.
Washington, June 21.—Wm.'Por
ter Miles, of Louisiana, has been ap
pointed Consul to Tripoli.
A battle between McDowell’s Di
vision and the Confederate Troops, at
Virginia, is considered inevitable to
morrow, It is npw evident that the
main blow of the Ljnediites will be
struck from Washington with 45,000
men. Surprise is expressed in some
quarters that Gen. Scott has not pre
vented the erection of batteries at va
rious points on the right Bj,qk of the
Potomac.
A correspondent of the Tribune
says it is probable all»j|he roads be
tween the advance pcmWof the Con
federate and the Yankee lines are
covered with masked batteries.
The Times' correspondent says the
battery at Sewell’s Point is composed
of five ColumbiSHs, six smaller pieces,
thr§e rifled cannon, and 500 men, and
that 15,000 troops are stationed at
Norfolk.
Richmond, June 21.—Passengers
just- from Yorktown report nothing
new. There was a slight skirmish on
the 19th inst., west of the Cumber
land, between a few troops but with
trifling results.
t
F Louisville, Ky., June 22. —It is
understood that Rosseau has been in
vested with authority to raise two
Kentucky Reglffrents, and it is said
that blank commissions for Captains,
now in the hands of Rosseau, are be
.iiig filled up.
The following appears in the morn
ing papers:
Notice. —AlLpersons desiring to
make shipments of goods over
Douraville and Nashville Ibad, on and
after Monday. June 24th, 9 1861, will
please call at my office and obtain the
requisite information, together with
permits attending such shipments as
may be admissible.
(Signed) ' Chas.
Surveyor of pogJSf Sbjsville.
St. Louis, .'June 22.—The twenty
first lowa Regiment has gone inland
from Hudson ,to act in conjunction
witL Lyon atißooneiiM*. - r -
-Lexington, Ky., June 22.—Crit
tenden’s majority is 2500.
Reported Secession of Maryland.
Richmond, June 23. —1 tis current
ly reported that the Legislature of
Maryland has passed the Ordinance
but I cannot vouch for
pniVeliability, as it is said it was passed
in secret session. Prltchard.
‘ Louisville Mews.
Louisville, June 24.—1 tis believed
that tho government will not lhterferc (
and that a due course of law will be
pursued in* the case of the Privateer
Savannah.
Mr. Crittenden will again offer his
compromise to the next Congress,
coupled with a threat, that if not im
mediately passed* Kentucky will se
cede. v•'
Washington Mews.
Washington, June 23. —General
Beauregard is constantly preparing to
advance.
Andy Johnson has arrived in Wash
ington, claiming East Tennessee and
Western Virginia tt> be true ter ijie
United States. m
Twenty thousand
are at Fairfax C. H.
Federal Mavy to be Doubled.
New York, June 22.— -It is repor
ted that the Federal Navy will be
doubled, and that Congress is to sus
pend the writ of habeas corpus at an
early day.
Fortress Monroe, June 22.—Ru
mors are current of heavy advances of
Southern forces upon Yorktown. The
Yankee Pickets near Little Bethel,
have been driven in.
Persons representing themselves as
deserters from Sewell’s Point, made
such contradictory statements and
gave such vague information that Gen.
Butler ordered them sent to jail.
The Southern forces are erecting*
masked batteries opposite the Rip-
Raps. •-<; „ ' 0 .
No correct report of ,the number
killed and wounded at the fight have,
or will be made public.’ .. -
A number of Surgeons were ordered
across the Potomac last nighfcpfcfr-.-gHq
The War Department, at, Wasting
ton, have discovered that female se
cessionists carry on regular correspon
dence with G® n - Beauregard, cross
ing the Potomac at Mount Vernon.
Washington, June 22.—Army of
ficers say that there will be a collision
before to morrow night, the certain
impression being tftat the Southerners
are out fhiukechand will be forced to
fight. .
The Southern force is concentrating
rapidly ayfairfairCourt House. Ev
erything indlcattiaLap attack on the
United gtatw THfeS. Tt is LelTJvn]
that Geoeral Beaifiigard can concen
trate 60*06# men Rt any given point
within’oije week. He has undoubted
ly a large force near Vienna. There
are no advices of hew movements?
Richmond, June 21.—The Virginia
State Convention have elected the
following members of the Confederate
Congress! -
John A. Seldon, Wm. B. Preston,
for the State at Large. John Tyler,
Wm. 11. Macfarland, Roger A. Pri«j\
Robert Johnson, Walter Preston, Rohi
ert Scott, Charles H. Russell, Jiffis
L. Mason, Thomas S. Bocock, ,Wm.
C. Rives) John 11. Brocken trough,
Walter R. Staples, R, M< T. Hunter,
for the Districts.
An extra of the Richmond pitt
patoh reports Harper’s Ferry in pos
session of the Confederate and Mary
land troops.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CASH, in all cages, will be required for Job
Work, Transient Advertisements, and Spe
cial Notices.
"“T %OTICK
As many of the former patron 9 of the Green
ville Masonic Female College have heretofore
complained of the difficulty of finding board for
their children, the President of the College res
pectfully gives notice that he ha 9 rented the
large and commodious building known ns
Campbell’s Hotel, and is folly prepared to hoard
pupil » at as low a rate as can be obtained any
where.
All entrusted to his care will be faithfully at
tended, and find all the comforts and advan
tages of a home. WM. HENRY PECK.
i MILITIA ATTENT^JN!
Pursuant to an order froflßsrig.. Bell.
J. W. B. Kiiwkuds, comniandlKMrlsl.
Brigade, 9th Division, G. vPHK
tion, to fill the Office of
col o nxr 33 u,
for the,County of Merriwetber; will be
held at theyaijous election precincts, in this
County on Saturday, June 29tb.
All entitled to vote are respectfully solicited
to cast their votes for
WM. HENRY PECK,
Mr. Peck is a Graduate of a Military College
of Kentucky, and, we think, exceedingly well
qualified to discharge the duties of the office.
* MANY VOTERS.
Hardee’* Tactics!
The Standard Work in the Confederate
Service.
A large supply of the above just received.
Two Voturoes in One—price $l5O. Sent by
mail free of expense, on receipt of the money.
Also other New Military Books, just at band
at the Book and Music Store of
R. H. RICHARDS,
LaGrange, Ga.
DRUMS & FIFES.
Kettle and Bass Drams of Wood, Zink
and Brass.
THESE -Drums are pot op of the best mate
rial and warranted as good as any that are
madn,in any p.SO df the State. Call and cx
amitfe them at the Book and Music Store of
B. 11.. Rf£IIARDS, LaGrange, Ga.
N. D. Orcfrrs'pftSnptly attended to. 2ly
TH E GEO RGI A WEEKL Y.
THE
Chalybeate Springs
MERRIWETHER CO., GA.
THIS well known Watering Place was open
ed on the Ist Os May for the reception of
Visitors. The place has undergone great im
provement within the last twelve months, by
the erection of
NEW BUILDINGS,
And the Introduction of Gas and Water
No expense has been spared to render the
grounds hs pleasant and Inviting as possible.
New Bathing Houses have been erected, and
ample arrangements mode for
Hot, Cold, Shower, Plunge, and Saline
BATHS.
The pleasant location, pure atmosphere, and
the remedial properties of the wittef, are too
well known to retire comtnent. Invalids will
find these Springs highly beneficial in cases of
Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Liver Complaint, Dysen
tery, and General Debility; Fluor A Urns, and
diseases of Female Sand Children. Visitors
wiil he provided with every attention and com
fort within our reach.
Our table is supplied with the best the Con
federacy affords,
Fruits, Ice, Wines. &c.,
And we shell endeavor to please the most fas
tidious. t .. I
Tt.r £oJi fh.i Of -V>i
itors is ample and complete. Visitors from
South Carolina, Florida, and Eastern Georgia,
will take the ears of the Macon A Western R. R.
(from Macon) to Bartlesville, thence by Railroad
to Thomaston, where they will find Coaches in
readiness to leave, on the arrival of trains, for
the Springs.
Visitors from the West and South-west, will
find at Geneva, on the Muscogee Railroad, (from
Columbus) Coaches to convey them to the
Snrings.
Any communication addressed to me will re
ceive prompt attention.
?2-tf; C.B.LEITNER, M.D.
Now is the Time to Subscribe
For the
SOTTT^ETLI^r
FIELD. & : FIRESIDE,
Published aj AUGUSTA, GA., by
JAME& <3LA RDNER.
Terms; §2.00 per apnum, ‘always in advance.
THE P&IZE STORIES!
Decided upon by the Committee of
AwarJ* will be commenced in the
Southern Field and Fireside,
<m June 29th, 186 L
The present is a favorable opportunity for
subscribing to this popular family paper.
The first story is entitled
OUR LITTLE ANNIE,
BY MBS. EMMA MIOT;
To be followed by
“ELLEN HOWARD,”
By MISS CLARA V. DARGON.
Ons friends Who tnay be desirous of receiv
ing the “ Field and Fireside” regularly, will
please forward their names at once, to the Pro
prietor, at Augusta, Ga.
THE CONSTITUTIONALIST!
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA,
I- one of the most desirable pttpdfs published
in the South. In it3
Commercial and News Department,
no labor is spared to give tbe earliest and mos
accurate intelligence from all quarters.
•In Politics—State Rights and StticJ
Construction.
It advocates the admission into the Southern
Confederacy only States'which
Recognize Property in Slaves!
S3 a part of their Social System.
TERMS:
' Daily Constitutionalist, $G 00
►’..Trt-Wesjkly! “ 4.00
k /Weekly Jkp 2.00
No ptjptr sent unless tRe -Casli accompanies
the ordpwf •
Specimen copies sent'wJien asked for.
JAM K S' GARDN E R, Proprietor.
fOTIdE.
TWO monfhs aft'r.date, application-will be
madtqo the Honorable Court of Ordinary
of Merriweiher County,’’’.G'a., for leave to sell
the Lund's belonging to tbe>state of Jonathan
Hamby„li\te of said County, ddt-eased.
'•WM. 1. HUDSON, Admr.
May 27ih, l8«l. . l‘J-2m
NTO TICE.
ALL persons indebted to Jonathan Hamby,
late of Merriwether County, deceased, will
make payment, .and all those having claims
against said decdaSed, will render them in ac
cording to law. > ' WM. L"HUDSON, Adftlr.
May 27th, 18G1. " ' 19-6 m
mmJmrni,
Georgia.
THIS establishment will be open on the Ist
day of June, for the reception of visitors,
Amp'e arrangements for the conveyance of
passengers from the following points on the
several Rtilroads, to-witi Geneva, West Point,
LaGrange, Tliomaston, and a Daily - Vail via
Geneva and Chalybeate Springs.
The I’aot'iiiKTon will be assisted in the man
agement of the establishment by Capt. Van
vegiiTon, an accomplished and experienced ca
terer, well and favorably known to the public.
Every facility will he afforded for the amuse
ment and comfort of the guests.
Terms will be as reasonable as the times and
state of the market will afford.
Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
J. L. MUSTIAN, Proprietor.
May, 22, 1861. 18-ts
DISSOLUTION.
THE Copartnership heretofore existing be
tween MOBLEY «fe WESTBROOK as part
ners in the practice of Law, is this day dissolv
ed by mutual consent.
E. CHAPEL MOBLEY,
* * BRYAN A. WESTBROOK.
May 22(1, 1861.
ty The undersigned will contmoe the prac
tice, with the cases on hand for the old firm,
and, returningthauks for past patronage, Would
respectfully and earnestly ask a continuance of
the same. BRYAN A. WESTBROOK.
17-1 m
Land for Sale!
I OFFER FOR SALE my Plantation, consist
ing of 202 J acres of land, 60 acres of which
are excellent bottom land. There itre 20 acres
in the woods and the remaining portion is un
der good cultivation. There is a two story
dwelling bouße together with all necessary
out houses upon the premises. Said land lies
east and adjoining Greenville? was formerly
owned by Joseph Cone and now by the sub
scriber. Call and examine, as the place must
be sold. BISHOP CONE.
Greenville, June 14th, 1861. 20-3 m
ZNT E "W"
apRJ#6 Hints 1
AT TROUP FACTORY.
rillili NEW FLOURING MILLS, at Troup
X Fattory'jtboying the latest improved SMUT
4 attached W the
During the dry Summer months the mills
will run at night When necessary.
Persons living at a distance, bringing GRAIN
TO BE GROUND, and
WOOL TO BE CARDED,
can have all done at night, proving that “Time
is Money.”
WOOL C ARDS in fine order. Persons liv
ing beyond LaGrange or on tbe Railroad, ran
deposit WOOL with Grocery Merchants at La-
Grange. Our wagons will carry Wool and
Rolls. THOMAS LESLIE, Agent.
p. SJ._We wiil BARTER Dry Goods and
Groceries for Wheat, Corn, Bacon and other
eatables. T. L.
GROCERIES & HARDWARE.
HUGH E. MALONE
TJespedtfully solicits tbe custom of his old and
new*patrons at his well known stand at the
Post Otme.
Sugar, Ciffee, Syrup, Tobacco, Cigars, Boots
A Jtpr 1 r»n Ware, Powder, Shot, •
liad, ooap, Oils,TJanuies; W line Lena,
and the usual assortment of vari
eties Os a firßt class country
store. He has also a
splendid assortment
o f Garre TsoN’s lqnG jSlajid
The chiapest ard,the;best, wliarf yre'.epusiiler
the qua ity and. quantity in qveryj p.tqjdr. ..
As hi ptws.cnMi for his gobid?Jr&i«;ebiiged
to ask t e’iitteofWstpalfons.
§ o «rfe tru 'Miif ff tur*
- ISO DEALER IW
. & Musieal Ins'tifuincptS
; JarGncriilly)' .* , t i
■ LAG-BkkNGE, &ACe\'
IREJPECTFDLLy invite the YStfzins of-
to my;
large well assorted stock. of. C,qtt«ge,
Scliodl,'Medical and Mlsdellaneoiis’ f6ftks,4vl?o
Prince’s, Mason--and ftamlin’s,
Harmoueons and *Mel(ydee!iis. Together: with
Board man, Gra*y.vft Co’s,' and New uiian’s' jUally
Celebrated fnahoTlortes. ; .
Melodeons from 45 to lf>o dollars.
from 175 to 500. Always on hand, 1 kll dhe
new music for the Piano. Sheet lrtilsic 1 mailed
free of expense. Materials for Oil, Grecian’and
Opaque Painting.
All orders thankfully received ahd promjttiy
attended to* R. H. RICHARDS.'
2-ly.
hoctar F. 0. Dannelly,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON*
; GEO.*
’ citir.ens i.f MetW-
foq their past confidence and support,
and desinw to state that all the energies of his
life are dqvoted to bis profession.
fie is continually corresponding with the
“ Giants of Medicine”—has an extensive Libra
ay—a complete Case of Surgical Instruments,
wilh all the most approved Appliances for re
lieving deformities, Ac., and tenders to his triends,
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,
irftol&ale S Retail Dealer fn
Drugs, Medicares, Chemicals, Pine Tojrlfi*.soaps,-
Pei Turnery,’*Fancy Toilet Articles,
Putty, Paints, Oils, Varnishes. D’ye
Stuffs, ffine Brandy’s, Wines, Ksar r
* ! "* ~i~nnil.T<)hacCO, Cigars. Ac. '
All m which I will sell extremely low for
CASH orapprOVed credit. The cash is preferred.
Farmers 1 tuid L’liyevcians’ orders .SeliCifecl.
A fnsh supply jpf.’Garien Seed justTreceived.
*' -* 1-ly.
ELLIS SIJIONTON
Respectfully inform the. public !.h>>t they are
now receiving their SPRING STiyCK, consist
ing of Staple and Fancy '
mi s©®es>:
BOOTS Sc SHOES,
AND BONET MATERIAL 9, j
jhT-A. #S , &C., ]
Also a good stock of HARDWARE, consist-)
ing of Pocket and Table Cutlery, Carpenter's'
Tools, Grain Cradles and Scythes, Shot Guns,.
Knob and Stock Locks, Hinges, Ac. Also
saddlery, Harness,
and a variety of other goods. All of which we
Will sell on reasonable terms for cash or prompt
paying customer*. Call and examine our stocks
V. L. HOPSON,
WITH
REID & BROTHER,
. DEALERS IN I
speg9Mis,|
Hardwire, Grain and Provision!,
North-East Corner Public Square,
GEORGIA, j
L A.kSh) -J B. REID.
We respectfully solicit your trade and ioflu-i
cnee, with an assurance that we can make it to)
your interest 4-fitti
GEORGIA, Merriweiher County.
WHEREAS Joseph A. Huddleston, guar
dian of the person and property of Geo.
B. Huddleston, applies to me for letters of dis
mission from said trust; this is, therefore, to
notify all persons interested to he and appear
at my office withip the time prescribed by law
and show cause, if any they have, why sad
letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand at office this the 26th
day of May, 18GL F. KENDALL,
17-6 m O. M. C,
iSTOTIOT
ALL persons haying demands against thw es-
H tale of John W. Welle, iateof Merriwethtr
County, deceased, are requested to present the
same to the subscriber, duly Vantliqißijaled,
within time prescribed by law. AlEAbose in
debted to said eßtate are hereby .ossified to
liiake immediate payment. » J'
I AprU, llth, 1861. WM. H. HINTON,
I 11~6». Adm’r.
i.- xibcam . T
■ 1 Ll those indebted to the t-state of BarnStt
Ma lcVm, late of Merriwelher County, de
ceased, are hereby notified td make immediate
payment. And those having demands against
said estate are to t>te!»ent them in
tefhig of thfe law.
JAMRS A. ROWE, Adrtfl*.
May 17th, 1801. iu2l-oth
asr o rt i a b
TWO months after date application will bS
made to the Court of Ordinary of Merri
wether County for leave to sell the lands and
negroes belonging to tbe estate of Alexandei-
Malcotii, late Os said COnpty, deceased.
JAMBS A. ROWE, Admr :
May 17tb, 1801. m22-2m
GEORGIA. Merriweth#r County:
WHBREAB William B. Smith, Administra
tor on tbe estate of William J. Lambert,
deceased, represents that be has fully and faith
fully administered said estate tttid applies for
letters of dismission from sold trust: this is
therefore, to notify all persons interested to be
and appear at my office within tbe time pre
scribed by law Sod ebtiw cause if any
why said letters of dismission should not be
granted.
Given under ffiy band at office this the 17th
day of May. IBCi. F. KENDALL,
may 22-Qin O. M. C
GEORGIA) Merri we tker County,
WHEREAS William Z. Braswell and Wm.
B. Smith, Administrators of the estate
of Isaac D. Braswell, deceased, apply to tne
for letters of dismission front said trnst t this
is therefore to notify all persons interested to
be and appear at my office within tbe time pre
scribed by law* and show eanse. if any they
have, Wby said letters should not be granted,
Given nnder my hand at office this tbe 17th
day of May, 1801. f. KENDALL,
may 22-6 m O. it. C.
LAND! LAND!! LAND!!!
a THE undersigned offer for sale tbe
Plantation of tbe late Joseph Moore,
deceased, lying in the Bth District of Mcrri
riwether County, and Containing about 400
acres of good Oak and Hickory Laod. Said
Land adjoins the plantations df.Gql. W, ft. Fa-_
vor, A. J. Jones and others, ft is in as good”
a neighborhood aS ahy in the State.
For terms apply to either of the subscribers,
J. V. MOORE,
10-tjah C: W. HOWARD.
RAffSON, GILBERT k BURR.
Whitehall Street* Atlanta,
i M porters
t am! Wholesale and Retail dealers in
HARDWARE,
CVTLE&T, QUITS,
IRON AND STEEL,
j Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Tools,
t>F Aljlj KINDS.
Leaiftf ant! Kubher Belling,
CASK I
-#-ly
• ' ;*V ''
cards, circulars, )]
w f l l aSttUg, \
1/ o° n 1
WUINBRV RQOiIS
ihißS- J- BORIN'O,
OF Atlanta, has just opened a magnificent
assortment of articles in the Mi line ry
trade.
SPRiKu BONNETS
of the latest style, Rich Trimmings, Laces,
Edgings, Ac., Ac. All exceedingly cheap.
The eitiffeos of Merriwether are respectfully
invited to call at hes Millinery Rooms,
Whitehall Street,
io-3nf. Atlanta.
SOUTHERN
COTTON PACKER!
THIS SCREW was invented by R. G. Wil
liams, of Georgia, afid is decidedly the
most convenient and durable Screw now in use.
It can be worked by band or horse-power. The
entire dost of this Screw will not exceed $lB5.
Any planter wishing to build a Screw that will
last bis life (!me will please apply to the under
signed for the right. J. N. BURTON,
J_ly WaruerviUe, Mcrritcetker Cos., Ga.
Shingles!
The ttndefslgned having located at
WiHiamsvilie, Pike County, Ga.,
begs leave to say to those interested in building,
that they eah be supplied by calling on him, at
the rate of $2.35 per thousand at the pile.
Orders filled at short notice.
WM. W. BEAUCHAMP.
February 17tb, 1861.
Macon and columbus shirt
ings, Osdabnrgs, Cotton Yarns, and Geor
gia Strip«s, for sale by
K i; j- ; HARRIS AjJAtg** o *-
isuaw o-o’oids i
FOR SPRING TRADE
18G1!!
THE subscribers have received a very hand
some assortment of
SPRING GOODS S
1 which will be .sold on reasonable terms to
prompt paying credit customers, or for Cash.
Give our stock of Dry Goods an examination
I before making your purchases.
U HARRIS & JACOBSON.
I GrecuviUe, March 15 th, 1861. 1- ly