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THE GUNMAKER OF MOSCOW.
A Tale of the Empire under Peter the Great.
CHAPTER I.
The time at which we open our story is mid-win-
tcr, and towards the close of the seventeenth centu-
yy. Russia is the scene.
In the suburbs of Moscow, and very near the river
Moskwa, stood an humble cot, which betrayed a
neatness of arrangement and show of taste that more
than raado up for its smallness of ai*e. Back of the
cot was an artisan's shop, aid other out-buildings.
This shop was devoted to the manufacture of fire*
arms, mostly. Some swords, and other edged wea
pons, were made here upon special application.
The master of this tenement was'the hero of our
tale, Ruric Nevel.. We find him standing by his
forge, watching the white smoke as it curled up to
wards the throat of the chimney. Ho was a young
man. not over three-and-twenty, and possessed a
frame of more than ordinary symmetry and muscu
lar development. Ho was not large—not above a
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chest, the broad shoulders, and the sinewy ridges of j myself now, and you are safest where you are.
the bare arms, told at once that ho. was master of The man thus addressed viewed the gunmaker a
great physical power. His father had been killed 1 few moments, and he seemed to conclude that he had
m the then late war with the Turks, and the son, j better avoid a personal encounter,
leaving his mother with*a sufficiency of sustenance,.; Conrad Damonoff slowly rose te his feet, and gazed
There into his antagonist’s face a few moments in silence.
face was deathly pale, and his whole frame
Most flatly.”
S ‘K** it!” hissed Damonoff, turning
pam with rage. ‘Here it is—sign! If you would
live—sign!”
“Perhaps he cannot write,” suggested Urzcn,
contemptuously.
“Then "he may make his mark,” rejoined the
Count, in the same contemptuous tone.
“ It might not require much more urging to induce
me to make my mark in 4 manner not at all agreea
ble to you, sir,” the youth retorted, with his teeth
now set, and the dark vefns upon his brow starting
more plainly out. “ Do you seek a quarrel withjne ?”
“ Seek ?—I seek .'that J will have. Will you sign ?"
“ Once more—No V* *
“Then, by heavens* you shall know what it is to
thwart such as me ! How’s that 1”
As these words passed from the Count’s lips in a
low, hissing whisper, he aimed a blow with his fist
at Ruric’s head. The gunmaker had not dreamed of
such a dastardly aot, and he was not prepared for it.
Yet he dodged it, and asthe Count drew back Ituric
dealt him a blow upon'tho brow that felled him to
the floor like a dead ox.
“Beware, Stephen Urzcn!” he whispered to the"
Count’s companion, as that individual made a move-
though he would come forward. “I am not
went to Spain soon after the bereavement.
he found work in the most noted armories; agd
well versed in the trade, he had returned to his na
tive city to follow his calling and support his mother.
Near by stood a boy—Paul Peepof—a bright, in
telligent lad, some fifteen years of age,'who had
bound himself to the gunmaker for the purpose of
learning the art
Claudia Novel, Ruric’s mother, was a noble look
ing woman, and the light of her still handsome coun
tenance was never brighter than when gazing upon
her boy. She had a thankful, loving heart, and a
prayerful, hopeful soul.
“ It is snowing again, faster than ever,” remarked
Paul, as he took his seat at the supper-table, in com
pany with the others.
“ Ah,” returned Ruric, resting his knife a few
moments while he bent his ear. to listen to the voice
of the storm. “ I had hoped ’twould snow no more
for the present. The snow is deep enough now.—
And how it blows l”
•• Never mind,” spokotho dame, in a trustful, easy
tone, “ it must storm when it listeth, and we can
only thank God" that we have shelter, and pray for
those who have none.”
••Amen!” responded Rurio, fervently.
The meal was at length eaten, and the table set
back, and shortly afterwards Paul retired to his bed.
Ruric drew his chair close up to the fire-place,
and leaning against the jam he bowed his head in
absorbing thought. This had become a habit with
him of late. Ilia mother having observed these fits
of abstraction, became uneasy and pressed Ruric to
tell her what it was over which he was so constantly
and so moodily brooding. Being thus urged, Ruric
confessed tlmt it was of Rosalind Valdai (the orphan
daughter of a nobleman, and now the ward of OJga,
the powerful and haughty Duke of Tula) he was
thinking. Iluric's father, and the father of Rosa
lind, had been comrades in arms in their youth, and
their children had been playmates. But when the
elder Novel was slain in battle, Ruric was yet a boy,
and the widow and her son remained poor and ob
scure; while Valdai, more fortunate, had risen to a
high rank, and dying, left Rosalind a title and a
fortune.
The young people, however, had not forgotten
each other. Ruric loved Rosalind with, all the for-
vor of his being, and be felt assured that Rosalind
returned his love. As he and his mother sat deba
ting the matter on that stormy night, a loud knock
upon the outer door startled them.
••Is there any one here ?” the gunmaker asked,
as he opened the door, bowing his head and shield
ing his eyes from the driving snow with one hand.
••Yes,” returned a voice from the Stygian dark
ness. “ In God’s name let me in, or I shall perish.”
“Then follow quickly,” said Ruric. “Here—
give me your hand.—There—now come.”
The youth found the thickly-gloved hand—gloved
with the softest fur—and having led the invisible
applicant into the hall he closed the door, and then
!cd the way to the kitchen. Without speaking, Ru
ric turned and gazed upon the new-comer. The
stranger, Scho was equally desirous of ascertaining ichat
manner of man Ruric was, was a monk—and habited
something like one of the Black monks of St. Michael.
He was of medium height, and possessed a rotundity
of person which was comical to behold.
At length, after warming himself by the fire, the
guest asked if he could be accommodated with some
sleeping-place, and being answered in the affirms’
five, Ruric showed him to a chamber and then re
tired himself.*
The next morning, after breakfast, the Monk went
with Rurio to his shop, and examined with much
interest the various weapons therein. Ruric ques
tioned him closely as to whether he had ever’met
him before, but the Monk replied evasively, and af
ter saying that in case the gunmaker should ever, iq
any great emergency, need a friend, that he might
apply to him, be took his leave.
Towards the middle of the afternoon, just as Ruric
had finished temperihg some parts of a gun-lock,
the back door of hi* shop was opened, and two men
entered. They were young men, dressed in costly
firs, and both of them stout and good-looking. The-
gunmaker recognized them as the Count Conrad
Damonoff and his friend Stephen Urzen.
“I think I speak with Ruric Nevel,” said the
t’oum, moving forward.
“ You do,” returned Ruric, not at all surprised by
the visit, since people of all classes were in the habit
of calling at his place to order arms.
^ “ You arc acquainted with the Lady Rosalind
Valdai?” he said.
“ I am,” answered Ruric, now begiuingto wonder.
“ Well, sir,” resumed Damonoff, with much haugh
tiness, “perhaps my business can be quickly and
satisfactorily settled. It is mj
Dady Rosalind my wife.”
Ruric Novel Started at these words, and be clasped
his hands to hide their tremulousncss. But he whs
oot long debating upon an answer.
“ Ana why have you come to mo with this infor
mation, sir? 1 ’ he asked. *
“Ruric Novel, you shall not say that I did not
wake myself fully understood, and henee I will ex
plain.” The Count spoke this afi speaks a man who
feds that he is doing a very condescending thing,
and in the same tone he proceeded: “The Lady Ro
salind is of noble parentage and very wealthy. My
''wn station and wealth are.equal with hers. I love
her, and must have her for my wife. I have been to
**« the noble Duke, her guardiaa, and he objects not
my suit. But he informed me that there was one
impediment, and that was her lore for you. He
knows full well—as I know, and as ah must know—
|hat she could never become your wife; but yet he
is anxious not to interfere too much against her in
clinations. So a simple denial from you t to the ef
fect that you can never claim her hand,. is all that is
neceawuy. . I have a paper hore all drawn vp, and
■ill that I require is simply your signature. Here—
>t is only a plain, simple avowal on your part that
you have no hopes nor thoughts of seeking the hand
of the lady in marriage.'*.
As the Count spoke he drew s paper from the bos
om of his marten doublet, and having opened it he
handed it towards the gnnznaker. But Ruric took
l l not - He drew back and gazed the visitor sternly
to the Usee. , , ® /
"Sir Count," he eaid, calmly and firmly, “yon
have plainly stated your proposition, and I will as
pliuely answer. I cannot sign the paper.”
* (,uiuua»u ms UVJ,
'Moscow does not contain another blade like that.
Damascus never saw a better.”
“I think you arc right, my master,” the boy re
turned, who had beheld the trial o-f the blade with
unbounded admiration. “But,” he added, “could
you not temper a blade like that!”
“Perhaps, if I had the steel. JJut I have it not.
The steel of these two blades came from India, and
was originally in one weapon—a ponderous two-
handed affair, belonging to a Bengal chieftain. The
nictal possesses all the hardness of the finest razor,
with the elasticity of the most, subtle spring. My
old master at Toledo gave me these as a memento.
Were I to mention the sum of money lie was once
ypu would hardly cririit
offered for the largest i
After this Ruric gave Paul a few directions about
the work, promising to be back before night. Just
then Orsa droye up to the door. '
* Ruric was all ready. Ilis mother was in the kitch
en. lie wcqt to her with a smile upon his lace. He
put his arms about her and drew her to his bosom.
“God bless you, my mother.—1 shall come back,”
lie said this, auil then he kissed her.
He dared stop to speak no more, but opened the
door and passed out.
“Haveyou a good weapon?” asked Orsa as the'
horse started on.
“1 have,” Ruric said, quietly; “and one which
has stood more tests than most swords will bear.”
And after some further remarks hd related the pe
culiar circumstances attending the making of the
sword, and his possession of it.
At length they struck upon the river, and in half
an hour more they reached the appointed spot. The
day was bcatiful. They had been on the ground but
a few minutes when the other party came in sight
around the bend of the river. The monk teas there
As soon as the Count and his second and surgeon
hail arrived, and the horses had been secured, the
lieutenant proposed that they should repair to an
old building which was close at hand.
“Aye,” added Damonoff.—“Let us have this bus
iness done, for I would be back to dinner. I dine
with Olga to-day, and a fair maiden awaits my cow
ing-”
“Notice him not,” whispered Orsa, who walked
close by Ruric’s side. “That is one of his chief
quivered.
Ruric Navel,” he said, in a hissing, maddened
tone, “you will hear from nje. I can overlook your
plebeian stock.”
And with this ho turned away.
“Paul,” said the gunmaker,’ turning to his boy,
after the men had gone, “not a word of this to mv
mother. Bo sure.”
On the following morning, as Ruric was preparing
for breakfast, he saw Olga, the Duke, pass by, and
strike off into the Borodino road. Now, thought he,
is the time to call on Rosalind; and as soon as lie
had eaten his breakfast he prepared for the visit.—
He dressed well, and no man in Moscow had a no- w ,
bier look when the dust of toil was removed from hi$ points when engaged in an affair of this kind. Ho-
brow and garb.
He took a horse and sledge, and started off for
the Kremlin, within which the duke resided.
In one of the sumptuously furnished apartments
of tlie palace of the Duke of* Tula sat Rosalind Val
dai. She was. a beautiful girl; molded in perfect
form, with the full flush of health and vigor, and
possessing a face of peculiar sweetness and intelli
gence. She was only nineteen years of age, and
she had been ten years an orphan. There was noth
ing of the aristocrat in her look—nothing proud,
nothing haughty; but gentleness and love were the
true elements of her soul.
“ How now, Zenoble ?” asked Rosalind, as her
waiting-maid entered.
“There is a gentleman below who would see you,”
the girl replied.
“ Then tell him I cannot see him,” said Rosalind,
trembling.
“But it is Ruric Neve!, my mistreat*.“
“Ruric!” exclaimed the fair maiden, starting up,
while the rich blood mounted to her brow and tem
ples. “O, I am glad fie has come. My prayers
e surely answered. Lead him hither, Zenoblc.”
The girl departed, and ere. long afterwards Ruric
entered the apartment. He walked quickly to where
Rosalind had risen to her feet, and taking one of
her hands in both his own he pressed it to his lips.
with difficulty he spoke. But the emotions
of his soul became calm at length, and then he re
ceived Rosalind's promise that she would never permit
her hand to be disposed of to another by the ltuke of
Jhila. Ruric informed her of the visit of Count Da
monoff to his shop, its purpose and the result. Ro
salind was astonished and alarmed. Still, she could
not believe that the Duke meant to bestow her hand
upon Damonoff. The Duke owed him money, She
said, and might perhaps be playing with the Count.
Ruric started as a new suspicion flashed upon him.
Had the Duke sent Damonoff upon that mission on
purpose to get him into a quarrel. “Aye,” thought
the youth to himself, “the Duke knows that 1 have
taught the sword-play, and he knows that the Count
would be no match for me. So he thinks in this
subtle manner to make me an instrument dor ridding
him of a plague.” But.the youth was careful not
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After some minutes of comparative silence. Ruric j moral tone. Its present circulation is over tour
took leave of Rosalind, and was soon in the open ; hundred thousand copies, which is the best evidence
opes to get you angry, and so unhinge your
nerves.”
“Never fear,” answered the gunmaker.
The party halted when they reached the intori
of the rough structure, and the Count threw off Ii
pelisse and drew his sword. Ruric followed his c
ample.
•Sir Count,” the latter said, as he moved a step
forward, “ere we commence this work I wish all
present to understand (distinctly how I stand
have sought this quarrel from the first. Without
the least provocation from me you have insulted
most grossly, ami this is the climax. So, before
God and man, be the result upon your own head.
Out, lying knave .”
Hold,” cried the surgeon, laying his hand heav
ily upon the Count's arm. “You have no right to
speak thus, for you lower yourself when you ■ do it.
have corac here to fight, do so honorably.”
* n B v y wia* uf-on DiuuwnolT« lips, but li
did not speak it. lie-turned to his antagonist and
said,—■
•Will you measure weapons, sir? Mine may be
the longest. 1 seel$ qo advantage;
have one here of the
i if you wish it.”
I am well sntisli
‘Then take vour
! length and weight as my
it is,” replied Ruric.
id. Arc you ready !
; instant, with
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LANDS! LANDS"
FOR SALE LOW
N OS, 44, 221, in 7th dist. Baker Co. - '■
82,265, 9th . Mitchell
157 10th do.
t 90.127,219,258—11th do.
I will take S3 per acre, cash for
Nos. 218, 219, 220,223, in a body.')
253, 254, 255, 275, 284,
360,361;
50^122, 124, 153, 188,
287. in 6th of Early county..
I will take $3 per acre, cash for
Nos. 56, 58, 59, 63, 64, in the 26th Early,in a'bodv.
181, 200. 202, in the 20th Early.
'20,22, 59,184,235,237, u\ 28th Early.
106, 173, in 14th Decatur.
39, 41. 54, 270, in 15th Decatur.
95,153, 164, in 16th do.
115, in 21st do.
173, in 27th do.
175, in 19th do.
• 129, in 9th Berrien.
359, 363. 409, 426. in 10th Lowndes.
511, in 11th do.
277, 320, 325, 361, in 12th do.
The above lands, owned by John Robinson, have
been placed in charge of the undersigned, who will
take pleasure in allowing them to any persons wish
ing to purchase any of said lots, and will make con
tracts for their sale at fair prices. Tittles perfect.
HAMLIN J. COOK.
Also, 1 am offering for sale the following lots:
No. 246 in the 28lli district of Early county.
336, 387 in tlie 13tli of Miller county.
150, 141, 180 in the 7th of Baker couuty.
237 in lire 23d of Thomas county.
134, 150, 250 in the 17th of Thomas county.
23, 338 in the l3th of Thomas county.
267 in tlie 16th of Decatur county.
151 in the 21st do. do.
321, 365, 383. in the 4th of Calhoun county.
158 in th** 9th of Berrien county.
27, 110, 264 iu tlie lOih of Lowndes county.
34, 42,.102 in the llth of Mitchell county.
Albany, feb.17. 47—Iv. II. J. COOK.
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who reside ut u distance and having work done, free vf
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same machine can be adapted at pleasure,'by a mere
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' 4th. The same machine runs silk,*linen thread,
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These Machines are always on exhibition at their
Sales Room, on Broad street.
TliOMAS 1\ STOVALL & CO.
*■"■**.« Augusta, Ga.
XT J. II. Watson, Agent for Albany. G:
July 1, 1858
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court. Here he entered his sledge, and then drove to
the barracks in the Ivhitagorod, where lie inquired
for a young friend named Orsa, a lieutenant of tlie
guard. The officer was quickly found, and as he
met Ruric his salutations was warm and cordial.
After the first friendly greetings had passed, Ruric
remarked, “I may have a meeting with Conrad
Count Damonoff. lie has sought a quarrel—insult
ed me most grossly—aimed a blow at my head—and
I knocked him down. You can judge as well as 1
what the result must be.”
Most surely lie will challenge you,” cried the
officer excitedly.
So I think,” resumed Ruric calmly. “And now
will you serve me in the event ?”
“With pleasure.”
And thereupon Ruric related all that bad occurred
the time of the Count’s visit to his shop, and theq
to-ik his leave.
lie reached homo just as his mother was spread
ing the board for dinner. He often went away on
business, and she thought not of asking him any
questions.
On questioning Paul, in the shop, in the afternoon,
Rurio, to bis great surprise, learned that the Black
Monk had been thero during his absence, to pur
chase a dagger; that ho had drawn out of the boy a
minute account of the visit ofUrren and Damonoff,
and that he seemed to bo much pleased with Rune s
conduct. As they were talking, Orien called and
presented » challenge from tbo Count. Rune at
once referred -him to his friend, and he took his
''"That evening, about eight o’clock, a sledge drove
up to Rufic’s door, and young Orsa entered the
house, Ilo called Ruric aside, and informed him
that the arrangements had all been made.
“Damonoff is in a hurry,” he said, “and wo have
appointed the meeting atten o’clock to-morrowforo-
noon. It will take place at the bond of the rivet
just beyond the Viskn Hill.”
“And the weapons? asked Rune
“Swords ” returned Orsa. “The Count will bring
his own. and he gives you the privilege of selecting
Riirh an one as you may choose.
“I thank you, Orsa, for your kindness thus far,
and yon may rest assured that I shall bo prompt.
“Suppose I call here in the morning for you!
auggested tho visitor,
should oe-|
t give of its i
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Albany—Geo.,
MANUFACTURERS OF EVERY VARIETY OF
TIIST-W^RE,
And Deavers in all descriptions ol Foreign and Domestic
Hard-Ware,
Wholesale and Retail
WE HAVE JUST -RECEIVED
A LARGE and well selected slock, which has
iS. been bought with care and expressly for 11ii
market.
In making this announcement, we feel that we
have every thing that is usually kept in our line.
Our stock consists in part of the following articles.
I to have you do so,” the gun-
Stoves,
Nails,
Iron,
Steel,
Gaos
Blacksmiths' Tools,
Carpenters’ do.
Straw Butters,
Born Shellers,
Hollow Ware,
Pocket and Table Cutlery,
And every variety of House-Furnisliing Goods, to
which we most respectfullycall the attention ofthose
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SOUTH - WESTERN GEORGIA
Xji-a. :rcr id s.
LEE COUNTY.
1st District—Nos. 118,155, 161.
13tli “ • “16.
14th “ “ 65, 95, !>'.), 100, 138, 139, 157.
SUMTER COUNTY. •
I5lh District—Nos. 80, 83, 135, 213, 254.
lfttll “ “ 226,240.245.247.
TJiRRELL COUN TY.
12th District—Nos. 65, 66, 120.
4th “ “ 191.
RANDODPH COUNTY.
5th District—No. 205. 4
WORTH COUNTY.
l lth District—Nos. 169, 188, 18'), 196, 229, 23
231,254.
I Bill “ “ (lO, 64, 66, 72, 157.
16th “ “ 11.20,21,43.44, 53, 51, 116,
117, 128; 137, 143, 144, 154,
159, 160, 165, 166. 171, 168.
189, 195, 197, 198, 233.
DOOLY COUNTY.
2d District—Nos. 63, 202, 200.
3d “ “ 30,67. '
6lh “ “ 2, I, 19.20,39,35,36.40,51,51,
1 13, 113. 147. 179, 205, 306,213,
237,250.
“ 1, 65,66,129, lit, 132, I8S, 189,
195.
“ 83, 110, 111,116, 134, 141, 143,
143, 147, 167. 197, 333,255, 256.
“ 16, 18, 19, 139.
PULASKI COUNTY.
4th District—Nos. 76, 77. 82, 79, 85, 110, 176,177,
204,205,211,214.
8th “ “ 150,151,161,162,168,173,177,
178, 189, 198, 199,215,216,265.
CRAWFORD COUNTY.
3d District—No. 35.
‘ 88,41.56.61.
MACON COUNTY.
8ib District—No. 93.
116.
2d “ “ 178,203,209.
MARION COUNTY.
3d District—No. 65, •
‘ 97,9b, 125,158.
llth “ “ 2.
CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY.
Htli District—No. 32.
TAYLOR COUNTY.
13th Dist Nos. 187, 199, 202, 209, 215. 228, 256*
13lll “ “ 13, 98,126,132. 131.152,153, 155,
156, 15S, 168, 182, 174, 198, 217,
213, 252.
llth “ “ 93,98,103,126.
15th “ “ 137.187, 158, 229.
TALBOT COUNTY.
16tll Dist.—Nos. 73, 102,103
EARLY COUNTY.
26th Dist—Nos. 35, 36. 37, 38, 84, 85.
Decatur county.
1 Mb Dist.—Nils. 13,13,16,17,51, 66, 68.76, 89,90,
92,93, 96,141, 146,147,150.
16th “ “ 280.
27th “ “ 263,261,298,299.300,301,302.
THOMAS COUNTY.
8th Bist Nos. 389, 391,392, 423, 424.
17th “ “ 212,317.348,374,376.
The above lands owned and for sale by
WM. B. JOHNSTON, Macon, Ga.
Office at E. J. Johnston &. Co.’s - feb.3 ly.
FOll NEW YORK.
FARE BJTdUCED!
Freight and Passage as Low as by any other
STEtUftittS*
Dec. 9.
W. H. Tunnn.
C. Volker.
maker said; and thus it was arranged.
On tha following morningBurk“P
.4 tha breakfast table not a word of the one *11-
SEWING MACHINES.
Price from $18 to $150.
G rover &. raker’s Patent.
I. M. SINGER &. CO'S Patent,
WEED’S Patent,
BOUDOIR’S Patent,
WATSON'S Patent,
SARGENTS Patent,
For sale one door'Easl of Byiogton’s Hotel, Albany, Ga
Some of these Machines are of the best the wood ever
produced. Call and examine them.
P Neile. for sale. J. H. WATSON.
Albany, November 18,1858.I—
Sacks, nod of molt eiqolaite workm»n|hip and to-
1.6 Rurio took out the heaviest one, whroh was a
etW wMMn, with a cross hilt of heavily pld-
(wo edged o tho point upon the floor, and
^Xhen heetniclctho flat of the blade
nrlfn tha t anvil*with grtatforco. The ring was sharp
and clear, and tho weapon remained unharmed-^
To the Planters
of Southwestern Georgia.
T HE undersigned will be prepared by the open
ing of the next season, to receive Cotton at his
new and commodious WARE-HOUSE, situated
near the Railroad Depot, and sufficiently far from
town to render it free from the danger of fire. And
by strict attention to tho storage and sale of cotton
ho hopes to merit and respectfully solieittthe pa
tronage of the Planters generally of South-Western
Georgia.
April 8,1898
CLEMENT A. CHEATHAM.
CABIN PASSAGE, : : $15,
*By vl\« splendid and commodious
Side- Wheel Steamers
AUGUSTA,... .1,500 tons Cunt. M. S. Wood hull.
FLORIDA 1,300 “ Isaac Crowell.
ALABAMA, ...1,300 “ “ Geo.R. Schenck.
.• Anti first class Propeller
STAR OF THE SOUTH, 1,100 tons...Capt. T. Lyon-
T HESE Steamships belong to
the old established jind favor
ite line, known as tho “New York
rind Savannah Steam Navigation,
Company,” and in comfort, ac
commodations and fare, cannot be excelled. They are
commanded by experienced, skilful, careful and polite
officers. PADELFORD, FAY &. CO.,
Agents, Savannah.
PAM’L L. M1TCHILL & SON,
July 1. 14— Agents, New York.
ISABELLA HOUSE.
(FORMERLY CKUMMEY HOI/Sfc.)
ALB.iNV, GEO.
rri HE above Hotel, in Albany,the present terinin-
-1- ns of the Georgia.and-Florida Rail Road,is
now open for jhe reception of the
THA VELIXa. PUBJjIC.
The House ar.d Furniture arc new. The Pro
prietor is determined to make it a FIRST CLASS
HOTEL, and hopes by strict attention to Ihe wants
of Uis Guests, to merit the patronage of the Pnblic.
L. JI. DURHAM, Proprietor.
Albany, April 8, 1.858 2—
DAVID 3iOSS,
Book-Binder
ASD
Blank Account Book Manufacturer*
Corner c*CThird and Cherry Streets
(«r staius ) MACON, GA.
Is prepared to execute all orders for BLANK BOOKS
FOR COURTS AND COUNTING HOUSES, and
Iqnd Music and all kinds of Printed Work, with neatness
and dispatch.
Hamer’?, Graham's, Godey’sand all other Magi
zincs bound in cheap and substantial style.
All orders sent by mail or express promptly attended t<
April 22, 1858. * ■ 4—ly
LIVE liY STABLE.
M essrs, harrell iiaiin
speclfnlly inform their friends and
public visiting Bainbridge during Court ^
week, that they are prepared to furnish good ,
Stabling for any quantity of Horses, at the
following Rates:
$1.00 per dayJpr a Single norsc.
6.00 per week do do
15.00 per mouth -do do
Also kepi on hand, a good assortment of Horses
Hacks to Hire at low rates.
They return thtir thanks for past kindness, and hope to
merit the continuance oi the favors of their friends'
FOR SALE
ON THE LOWEST & BEST CASH TERMS,
AT THE OLD STAND formerly occupied by
Col. N. Tift, on the South side of Broad street,
one door East of Beers & Brirsok’s Dry Goods
Store, and immediately above the old South-VVesi-
ern Hotel—where the subscriber, in addition to the
large Stock purchased from N. Tift, is constantly
ordering and receiving fresh supplies of every'des
cription needed lo* accommodate his customers and
the Pnbhc generally,*and intends to keep always on
hand every thing in his line, which can or may be
wanted *, consisting among numerous other articles,
ol the following:
Bagging and Rope, Bacon and Lard,Pickled Pork,
Fulton Market Beef, Sugar and Coffetf, Iron and
Steel, Hats and Caps, Kerseys and Blankets,
Osnabergs and Homespuns, Boqts and Shted,
I.eads and Oils, Dainty of all kids, Butter, FIoot,
Salt, Cheese, Fish. Rice, Potatoes, (Irish and
Sweet) Buckwheat Flour, Molasses abd Syrup,
Tobacco for chewing or smoking, Tallow aud
Candles.
Liquors
Of all kinds—French, Beach and Apple Brandies;
White, Red, and Monongahela Whiskey; Rum and
Gin; Madeira, Port, Sweet and Champagne \Vifies7
Cordials ol various kinds.
Also,
All kinds of Pickles, Crackers, OoIons, Yeast Pow
ders, Ginger, Spice, Pepper and Nutmggs, Powder
and Shot, Hames, Lead, Tra^e Chains, Hoes anti
Ploughs, Garden Seeds, Axes, Pot ware. Jugware
and 'Pinware, Straw Cutters and Corn Shelters, Pols
and Kettles, aud Cutlery of dll kinds, Cigars bf dif
ferent kinds and brands, Potash, Peas, Sardines and
Raisins. Blacksmith Tools, consisting Of all kinds
•Vices, Bellows, &c. f"
Also, .
.\>Uon, Hides, Tallow, Wool, and all country Pro
duce will be purchased, and the best market price
paid for them, either in Cash or in exchange for
Groceries.
inr Give me a call, and if I don’t suit you in price
aud quality, it will be your fault, not mints.
ROBERT MORROW.
Albany, January 27,1859. 44—3rd;
SUITS, CONFECTIONERY,
AND
Baking Establishment*
HDHE SUBSCRIBER has now on hahd and is con-
A slant!y receiving, a fresh and large supply of
Fruits, Confectioneries, &.C., consisting in part of
the following:
Assorted Candies, Preserves, nhd
Jellies, of all kinds, Pickles, Sauces,
Nuts, of all kinds, a large and fine
lot of Havana Cigars, Toys, of .cVery
ddsci iption, Wines, Brandies, dfcc., of
fine quality, by the Bottle, Tobacco,
Caudles, aud all other articles usually
kep In a Confectionery ajid Family
Grocery Store. . .
—ATjSO—
He is prepared to make all kinds of Bread and
Cake, and will furnish Parlies with every variety of
Cak'cs, and Cake Trimmings, at shortest notice, and
in the neatest stylo.
'O’ The Ladiek arc particularly requested to call
and examine for themselves.
JOHN ELKAN.
Albany, Oct. 28th, 1858. 31—tf.
Bainbridge, April 29,1858.
5—tf.
NOTICE.
LAM) FOR SALE.
H AVING purchased the plantation of
Probert Collier, situated live miles,
North-West of Newton, containing 750
acres, 250 in cultivation with necessary ______
Log Buildings, new Gin House, &e. • Also conve
nient to Schools and Churches, and excellent society.
1 will Bell low for cash orapproved paper. Posses
sion given immediately if desired.
Also 750 acres in 12th District Baker county, ly
ing on CypTess Creek, 300 acres in cultivation and
100 acres swamp land, with good buildings. Pos
session given January 1st, 1860.
Feb. 24th, 1859. 48-if E. S. COLLIER.
CHANGE. OE_SCHEDULE
Charleston and Savannah
STEAM-PACKET LINE.
T HE splendid and fast running Steam “GORDON,** F.
Barden, Commander,'1eaves Savannah for Charles
ton every SUNDA Yand WEDNESDAY afternoon, at
3 o’clock, and conuects at Charleston with the rooming
train of tne North-Eastern R. R. going North.. Return-
inz leaves Charleston every MONO A Y and FRIDA Y
NtGHT, at 8 o’clock, (after the arrival of the cars of the
North-Eastern Railroad) and arrives at Savannah earlj
the following mornings. By this route passengers can ob
tain through tickets to and from Savannah, Ga., and Wil
mington, N. C.
Having a through'freight arrangement with the Central
Railroad and its connections,all freights between Charles
ton and the interior of Georgia, consigned to the Agents
of this line, will be forwarded with despatch, and free of
charge. .
J. P. BROOKS, Agents, Savannah.
E. LaFITTE A db., Agents, Charleston.
January 21,1858. ______ 43 —IsC July ’59.
FOR SALE.
I OFFER FOR SALE my Plantation
in Dougherty county, situated Five tj
miles West of Albany, adjoining the cele- <
brateJ Perter lands of Thomas Moughoh
and Paul E. Tarver, containing 1250 acres,more or
jan.20.
B. W. KEATON.
aroit> Wbrli
alt descriptions neatly and.promptly executed
” at this office.
o F
Dr. John S. Coleman,
k FFERS his Professional services to the citi
zens of Lee county. lie can be found, when
not professionally engaged,
At Maj. BRYAX’S,
Formerly known as the “ Scrutchia's place,” in Lee
county. .
December 30, 1858. 40-3m
In Store and for Sale.
A SUPERIOR LOT OF CARRIAGES, BUGGIES,
PLANTATION WAGONS, HARNESS,
WHIPS, &c., Ac/,
A l.L of which arc made to special order for thla
market by the best manufacturers at the Norilu
My stock is not inferior in quality to any thing ever
offered in the South. Those wishing *to purchase
.will find it to their interest to give me a call.as I
i determined to sell low for cash or city paper.
O' Special orders filled at short notice.
R. L. TOMLINSON,
Jackson street, West of J. S. Moiemen'si
Albany, December 23,1858., 39-
• TO THE PUBLIC;
riVIU UNDERSIGNED is now openings find
assortment of
CA E 1ST T X, 3£ M E ISf ’ S
Fashionable Clothing,
the Store below the “Albany Patriot” Office* which
we offer on as cheap terms as can be purchased
elsewhere. Odr assortment consists in part of .the
following:
Gentlemen’s I’Vock and Dress Goats} - .
Vests, Pants, Drawers, Shirts; . .
U nder-Shirts, Hats, Caps, Shoes, Socles:
Carpet Bags and Valices ; ‘‘
Cloaks, Shawls, &c., &c.
O' Please call and examine our assortment before
buving elsewhere.
. S. GREENTREE & CO.
Albany, Feb. 3d', 1859. 45—Cm;
T HE AUGUSTA INSURANCE AND BANKING
COMPANY, are q#epxred to take "Life Risks” oo
reasonable terms.
THOMAS A. JANES, Agent.
Albany, January 13,1859. 42—3ra. ,
FRED. VOGrELGSANGrS
■ • NEW '
j™ ® .»*»
of cnltivition—well improved in the ws; of Honses.
Persons desiring to purchase, weald do wall to
call and examine the premi ‘
REMOVAL!
u- S. P0LKIIS—-.IIERCHAXT TAILOR, xt
H AS removed to the SECOND Store below MER
CER &. DEGRAFFENRIEiyS Grocery Store, op
posite the "BYINGTON HOTEL,” on Broad Street.
Thankful as I am for past patronage,^! hope to merit a
continuance of the same* .1 am receiVuct mV Fall and
Winter Goods, embracing French and English Cloths,
Fancy Cxsameres, German Doeskins, plain and Fancy
Vestings, and all other new styles of Goods for the season.
I shall continue to receive at regular intervals, all the new
and fashionable goods that rnav be brought Into Use. My
Stock is warranted to be of tbe beat material, aud all gar
ments made by me, to order, from the same, are warrant*
edin material. Workmanship, and to fit,, and to be as
cheap as can befqraisbed by any similar .establishment to
this State. . - »< , *
All Goods brought to me to be made up, warranted to
the usual manner. * SAMUEL POLFUS.
gST Cleaning and Repairing done with neatnesand
dispatch. . > As ir/v;
AlbMy.G... Oct. 14th, 1858. 29-«m. '
-S' Jitfj
STORE.
[NEXT DOOR TO THE BOOK-SI
jofFreit^S ii
Partita suppli
PI aparticaUrlyii
ovemberl?,1857.
JAC& FOR SALE.
nr he celebrated “John jack
■*• of renowned Pedigree, and .bout,
four years old, is ’ offered for sale on
accommodating term*. Persons wi«h- _
ing to purchase fine stock, have now an
O’ For further particular* apply at
February 17th, 1859'.
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