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— mB *b SOU.T,HBKNI /GO>NF/ED!E!R'IA:C<T< f ntbera The Great Qua at Celled the n*p« Gee. JJ Thle Greet Gun {i.undoubtedly the pieoe of ordnauoi ie the wnrtd, ead W wonderful to ita propolaire pewere aa It la In lie Doeoheaicel conotruetlaa. It wee eaet eo the 18th of Jeouerp, 18(0 at the toned 17 of Knapp, Rudd & Go., of PUtehorf Pa— Thle famous cannon deeigeed hr Mt|ir Rod man, of the United Staten Army, wee eaet upon the hollow principle, ead haa peered an entire tuooeec. lie weight, Independent of carriage ie fortjr-aine thoaaaad eae hundred pounde, or orer twentp-four tana The beta it fifteen loohetln diameter, and twelte feet and a half long. It hat two Ihet of aolld met al at the breech, mahlug the trireme fourteen and a half feet. The outaide diameter at the breech it four feeL It will project a ball weighing four hundred and twoutp pounde a dlalanee.of between four and lee milee with ■ingular aeouracp and tremendoue atfaat. The gun now at Ft. Monroe ie mounted up on aa iron ceutla pintle carriage, the top car riage of wbioh reoeila upon the raila of the loner eae, and perm lie bp a ratchet cut in the middle of the gun aa deration of twentp olgbt and a half degreee. The raila of the lower carriage being inclined, the gun rune forward of itoelf from the podtion of recoil into the batterp, on rollere attached to an eccentric alia, eaeilp brought to bear bp two men with hand-epikea. Notwithetand ita great weight, it wee eaeilp manipulated bp a firing partp can lilting of a urgoant with dx men. When flredjhoriiontallp, or nearlp eo, the time of loading and running into battorp, Wai in one cue, one minute ten eecondi; in an other, one minute and fiftp two eecondi. When fired at ill maximum deration of twenty-eight degree! thirty-five eeeonde, the time of loading, inolnding depreulng, ipon- giog, loading, dorating again, and running into batterp, raried from two minutei ten eoe- ondi to four minutei. naltlmoreane to the Reecue, —a . Ricuuoud, Map 8.—A number of Baltimo rean! arrired here to dap. Thep come to join the Confederate Armp. Thep itate that eer- eral companiee are preparing to leare Balti more, and in leae then a week, fire hundred will be here equipped for lerrice. It ia re ported that the tend fired at wu the iteam tug Yanitt. It ie auppoaed ibe wu taking soudioge.—CkarlttloH Courier. FRATERNAL RECORD. ATLANTA LODGK, No. fit, F. A. M., mefti on tho aec- ond and fourth Thursday night* in each month. I.BWI8 LaWSHE, W. M. Joan M. Boeing, Secretary. 1 tho first DAVID MAYER, W. M. R. J. M asset, Secretary. MOUNT ZION ROTAL ARCH CHAPTER, No. Ifi, meets “londav nights in each L. J. GLENN, H. P. JASON BURR COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND 8ELECT MASTERS, No. 18, meets quarterly, on the first 1 ues* day in January, April, July and October. LEWIS LAWSHE, Tb. III. Joaa M. Boamo, Recorder. C(EUR Dl LION COMMANDERY, No. 4, meets on the first and third Wednesday in each month. W. W. BOYD, M.-.E.*. W. T. Milo, Recorder. ODD-PELLOWS. CENTRAL LODGE, No. 88, meets every Tuesday night. T. P. MARSH, N. G. Wuxi am WoaoB, SecreUry. EMPIRE ENCAMPMENT, No. 18, meets on the second and fourth Friday nights. WM. a BARNES, Chief Patriarch, W. W. BOYD, High Priest. T. P. Flkmiio, Scribe. MECHANICAL. FULTON MECHANICS’ ASSOCIATION meets 8d Frl day In each mouth, at Engine House, No. 8. C. M. CALDWELL, President. Jamrs Noblb, Ja., Secretary. ~W. F. HEBBIltG * CJ£>., InviteH Attention to their Stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, CLOTHS, CASSIMEBES AND VESTINGS —FOR THIS— SPRING’S TRADE. It if the largest, choicest and cheapest Block we have ever brought to Atlanta. We invite the special attention of CASH WHOLESALE BUYERS, As we are prepared to offer extra inducements to CASH PURCHASERS We would also call the atention of Military Men to our Stock of TRIMMINGS —AND— ACCOUTREMENTS, SWORDS, EPAULETS, & SASHES FOR GENERALS, COLONELS AND THEIR AIDS, MAJORS, CAI'TAINS, LIEUTEN ANTS, AND SAROEANTS. KNAPSACKS furnished at short notice, at very low prices. W. F. HERRING & CO. March 30, 1861. PROPELLED BY STEAM BJ8HT AND DAT I FRANKLIN PRINTING HOUSE -Atm BOOK BINDERY A •UPCRlATIVt TONIC, DIURETIC, DYS«£g INTORXnNt CORDIAL W OLFES celebrated SCHIEDAM ARO MATIC SCHNAPPS should be kept in •very family. It invariably correct* the ill ef fect! of change of weather, end, ee a beverage, it ie the poreet Liquor made in the world. Put up in pint and quart bottlee. Also, UDOLPHO WOLFE’S Pure Cognac Brandy, Imported and bottled by himself, warranted pure, and the beet quality, with his certificate on the bottle, aad hie seal en the cork. UDOLPHO WOLFITS Pure Port Wine, use, wiut nis cerur.cai and the best quality. UDOLPHO WOLFE'S Pure Sherry Wine, UDOLPHO WOLFITS Pure Madeira Wine, Impeded and bottled by htoaelf, for private and med icinal use, the best Wine ever offered to the trade In hot- tlea. This Wine is warren tod perfectly pure. UDOLPHO WOLFPS Pure Jamaica Bum, Bt« Croli Bum, Scotch and Irtah Whisky# Te the Public. - —J reputation aa a man merchant of thirty years' residence Id new a or*, ui*i what I pledge and testify to with my seal, my label, and my certificate, Ie correct, and can be relied upon by er- "WpdMaaTwho aae Wlnee and liquors In their prac tice should give the preference to theeo srtlclee. for sale by aU reapeetaMe DruffgWls and Ap UDOLPHO WOLFl, •ole Manefaeterer aad Importer ef Schiedam A remade Ko, ft, Beavar Street, Mew York, ■tmiourr,tatlo* * rank ia< 1* belet efSia- LAWSHE & PURTELL, Have on hand a Large Stock of CLOTHS, OASSIMERS, YE8TIN GrS, MARSEILLES & LINEN GOODS, READY-MADE CLOTHING, GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, AND TAILOR’S TRIMMINGS. OUR STOCK IS RICH AND FINE. SASHES, WHOLESALE PURCHASERS Are invited to examine our Stock. We think we win offer them uncommon in ducement, to BUY FOR CASH. We are Agent* for the celebrated I. M. SINGER & CO.’S tiLki J RTOiJpiu. .ae SEWING MACHINES. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, April 10, 1801. *4* .flit •*«*/. H«wdh- u :^|A WOOD, HANLEITER, BICE A CO. Deair* to direct public at tention to their unequalled facilities for the superior and prompt execution of all work ia their line, from —. X Small Card to the Largeat Volume! The establishment, in iu various department*, perhaps the moat complete in the whole Southern country. It ia the object of the proprietors to es tablish on a permanent basis a Southern I’ublisb- ino House ! thereby effectually removing every necessity for sending North to have works issued. Thus far the enterprise hau proved highly success ful, and the proprietors fee I assured that the beneficial results of such an undertaking have ye ( to be more Hilly appreciated by our people. The several departments receive the personal su pervision of the firm, and satisfaction guaranteed to each and every patron. # THE book-binding department Is handsomely fitted up with all the modern improvements and conveniences of that branch Blank-Books ruled and manufactured; Law Works, Medical Works, Music, Magazines, &c., bound in any style desired, and at prices that cannot fail to give satisfaction. THE JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT Is specially complete in ever)* particular ; constant additions are being made in the way of such improvements as are introduced into the Typographical world, by which the proprietors are ena bled to furnish the handsomest priming in tli* (Confederated States! Everything, from a Visiting Card to a Mammoth Poster, tastefully executed in any style and color desired. Three their six Presses are propelled by Steam, and kept in operalioa day and night! Bank Check,, Bill Head,, Railroad Blank,, Profeaaional Card,, Programme,, Circulars. Legal Blank,, Letter Heads, And ever)* imaginable variety of Printing promptly attended to at prices but a smalt advance «. New York rates! Printing in FANCY COLORED INKS, AND WITH GOLD AND MI LV ER BRONZES IK THK HIGHEST STYLE OF THE ART ! Thu Proprietors, coutident of their ability to give entire satisfaction, solicit a shara of public patronage. Ordera from all parts of the country will receive their personal attention, and “II work promptly forwarded per Express or otherwise, as may l»e directed. All letters should be addressed to WOOD, HANLEITER, RICE & CO. Atlanta, Ga., Ibflj. TERMS CASH. A. C. WTLY ft ■I WHOLESALE GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Corner of Peach-Tree & Walton Sts., ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Keep constantly on hand a heavy Stock of all kinds of GROCERIES, LIQUORS, BRANDIES, AC. TOBACCO, SNUFF, CIGARS, BACON, FLOUR, GRAIN, &C., &C., '* v*WA*\ %\AW0* ) .M «f#w TO WHICH THEY INVITE THE ATTENTION OF ALL CLOSE CASH BUYERS. Atlanta. Gsomia, April 8, 1841. _ mechanical I i»» witv irar*. TIM, * „ BRUYN di 8AVAGB architect U BaUerehy'i Saw Rriek Building, 1*7 and I>r»ju.r, Strut*. W ILL tur.uk Pleuiand SmcjI. fiv* th.ir pmoair .tUutioi u> Uoa of Bulldiaii 1* .nj p,rt „f tv. Refer to tbo CHiieei of 8ivaa It v Mwek tt-lj, WILLIAM MACkle, FRESCO PAINTER AND ORi HAVING loc.t«4 o.ntl J in Atl.nU, voto oil wholi tho abovo Bruchei In .11 the.r deui£ Likewue, SIGNS of .very deieriiio. P2JL®®> DE8 - BH0W CARDS, I? LETTER* undo to ordor in >nj „ n r*Bt*d to equal .nj Citj in the Dniii^ SStlJo? li * Country .ttendedu. OPPICE—In Beach A Root'. Boi‘ ‘ CARVING IN WOOD. fTHH subscriber rnpootfullj u X the oitiiem of Atlanta that h, mlly prepared to execute In the beet every deeeripUoa of CARVING II Ho wiU *lio give perlicul&r ettenlia fitting up of Bioroe, with Shelve., Coon .Iter enj plan ; .Iw, the internal ' if public Halle, Churehei, te. km. Old Furniture of good quality ropeired *1 short notice in the beet m. THEO. MROCZKOW Marietta itreat, opposite Gu lyjuSI ATLANTA BLACKSMITH SH6 —AND- BRASS FOUND ON HUNTER STREET, Between McDonoub and BrTLIK Near tha City Hall. T HE Subscriber begs leave to p friends, and tbe public generally, has established, as above, a Blacksmith and Wagon and also a BRASS FOUNDR where be ia prepared to do all kinds if In his line. He aolicita a share of - and will guarantee to give entire-L to all that may entrust biru with their Orders promptly attended to. JAMES E. GU ^^Hehaaon hand and lor sale two Cheap for GuA. Atlanta, Jan. SO. 8team Tannery for ! T'HE undersigned offers for sale tbair A TANNERY, situated on Dccatnr near the Rolling Mill. There are thirty-six Tanning Vata, Lime-Hooss, ing Shop, Drying Lofu, and Shoe Si all necessary Machinery and Tools, the promises, a two-story Brick H“ frame Dwellings, two wells, and a * water running through the lot will find this one of the best invest offered in this city. Apply, on tbo McMillan a belling March 18-tf. WANTED! J OME eight or ton good jouroyemen make Wool and Far Hats. Steady ment and good wages. Apply to It. J. M. HOLBROOK, Atlanta, WHOLESALE Produce Beal AND GBA'BRAI, COMMISSION MEM MASONIC HALL BUILD (Opposite Passenger Depot,) ATLANTA, Q-S ■ PROMPT ATTENTION - pm- paid to -** pm FILLING ORB LIBERAL ADVANCES^ mam; on consist BUSINESS TRANSACTED 0* CASH SYST E—X—C—L—U—*—I—V—i—tj. Price! Current mailed to cutlow*" Wholesale Prodooe SOW OS BAUD, LARD, ) it { LARD, i Bant«, j COB LARD, j A ritmin}. I MASONIC HALL. I* Start, BACON, ) *v BACON, [ Bantu, BACON, J l rimit}, * tl *, ORDERS ) *» f, WILL BE j Banu, FILLED, J t ritmiay, i. roe ca»h. Ooniiximenti lolieileA Liberal edv.neea mjd» UrgeStoehi •f'" Order! filhd _ Cuba Bwcww—to uviie. 800 Barrel! Fleir-te tn kt Prim# WhlttOw.- 1 * . 40 Perkin K'fii Frmh Generel Com million Bu.ioee* •Afikifi * Uiweie Mereh It, 1M1. 4,000 Seeks 1 ^yMMLTI-Wfi h^mk jwaelfi i *4on ud for ml* but5b ^