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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