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llr poWWal econi^yu^
Mr BaiPEn one of the mo|
jrrt* of tbereav. There is no question that every
Viftft u o MBr4JN ri U | l ,^^ i |j a^L||MaiMj^Uon
of the
Is m the following letter, addressed to a member
•4 t'ougreas:
Boston, March 30, 1846.
//i. Edmund Burke:
Ilcaa sia—l now fulfd the promise to write
a !< tier on bonking and currency; but on renew
nl examination of the subject, I find so much
W already lieen said and written by those more
*>', to enlighten, that 1 have no confidence in
pn <>wn ability to give any new views upon
th> - ‘ important questions. All that I aim at, or
1 >pe for, is, to attract the attention of those in
active life who have not the time or inclination
to read hook* and essays upon the subject, and
to lead such to a more careful and unbiassed
r moderation of the whole matter.
tin account of the tendency of ignorance and
prejudice to view with distrust all reasons and
arguments drawn from foreign writers, it is for
tunite that on these questions we have high
authority in our own political writers. Mr.
Gallatin, Mr. Gouge, Mr. Henry Lee, Mr. Web
• t.*r, Dre. Vtthake, and McVicar, Mr. W. C.
Ilrvant, and many others; in fact, there is scarce-
I an intelligent and thinking writer or speaker
• i the country but admits that our system of
nr . acv is liable to great fluctuations, and con-
M>|uetit mischief; and every one must own the
truth ol Mr. Webster’s idea of the wasts of the
|>uh'ic as put forth at Trenton, in 1844 ;
‘•That which every branch of industry in
this country most needs, is reasonable and stca
l|>. not extravagant or fluctuating prices—sud
den changes deprive men of employment and
di-tre-s families; steady occupations with rea
- ‘iiahk* gains, constant markets with fair prices,
with no apprehension of sudden change, and
the security that a man feels that that is money
vhirh he has taken for money, freedom from ll
a in and ynnic, and no fear of disordeiaor vio
■ i nee, thqse things comprehend the elements of
c< inTal tqd enduring prosperity aiJong the
5’ lucing iuiustrious classes of th/ corumu
\ .4hing wipears to me more correJ than this,
and every nn engaged in trade inAst feel that
.sir bankings system has injure/ a state of
ili.ng” the venr opjmsite of what is/ so desirable;
although, as Aas been well said l/ another wri
ter, -that through the medium of currency every
tti ui's interest is affected, and that in a manner
imperceptible, and yet m certain, that,
th-.ugh he feel the evil, he Jan not foresee it;
■n l even if lie could foresee A, lie cannot avoid
Viler the p.iiiir of 183w’37, commerce was
wuhjert to variofei fluctuiwmH consequent upon
the breaking ujlof an /dialed currency, and
nttcmjits to renc|r it, until 18*43, which may be
termed tlie last (year of the struggle, and in
which trade settled down to its natural and qui
et basis, and bayk issues were limited in a-
He >not. i
1*42 was, upontthcjwhole, a prosperous year
t the prudent and industrious trader; and the
general lielief, that affairs liad come to a true
was very apApent in the increased confi
dence foil in the sßuig of 1843, and tho gener
al rise of prices coßequeut thereon.
I wish those (if Micro are any such)- who be
lieve that an incwuac of paper money perma
nently adds to tl/ plfntifulncss or ease of the
m -ney market, t/bcaf in mind that money has
iu*\er U*en morJ plentiful under an expanded,
than under a restricted currency; and that tho
rate of iuterest Averages lower in what are cal
led hnrd-:nnnoy Mount ribs—Franck and Holland,
tor instance—tnn in those where paper money
i> more ahundan. ‘
Banks arc N.xvssaTjt instruments of com
tir-ree, and t.. .Jl to the fconvcvience and facility
of in* reantile ape rations. Bank notes, if foun
d.sl on a -4iil Ijiccic basic are very convenient,
and almost neqrssary; buathc tendency of liank
tug. from the |Volt t derivAl from these issues, is
constantly to ttMmvnil ts% jicint of safety, and
to rtmxl the ainiuiit wltiqh-experience Im* pro
ved to !• julijous. If, tltkn, the power of is
sue i> grejiteil so any corporate bodies, it should
be irsliirtrd bv*the strongest guards. The usu
al legislative restrictions liavc not generally
U-eta found sufficient for tl)4 purpose of insuring
the public safety, *
Taking lh nst of January 1843, as & pci id;
st whieh the qurreney was ctvnpnratively in a
s .UII.I state, wq shall be better aide to trace the
• foots of our Ranking—Upon the amount ot
rum-nov at that time (both specie and nntes)
were based, fht value of the lauds, stocks, mer
chandise, aiufi every description cf property
throughout tlxi United States; as lie circulation,
increased, there various Linds ofViroperty are
s i.l to ri*o; t :iA is to say, they command a great
ar Number of /paper dollars than they would of
silver. Pe<>|/ arc said to be makLig money;
/ 'at i*. there nominally sell their {joperty for
in >rc than itfbost them; often forgettreg that this
profit is ahsirhed iu the increased prifc they are
eotoia'lkvl tl pay for the new invAtment in
which thev/ place the proceeds of th* sales.—
F.g instan/: A has laud, costing in 1813 $2,-
tfirt. whi.'l he sells in IS 16 for s2,so<Band be
lieves he h%s made SSOO profit; but it
rv. in order to draw an interest or incon; from
tI- roomy, that he should invest it in sonwhing,
and he therefore buys of B railroad or lot her
rt-H-k at jmr, which in 1813 was sold for 80
per cent. 1 >
A has nominally made SSOO by his land, pnd
II the *4nc by his stock, and yet, perhaps,
thr.Hiuh Lrokers or agents, they have merely
1 ide an/xchange. Tlie stock and land areYof
t V sa*u/itrtriii'ic value as in 1813. Mr. Hciftv
1. v jusix says, that “this increase of prices m”
■ njo flics, as for as it arises from an increaß
of . unAifv. is not an augmentation of virtue.”
This fictitnu* rise of property lias the effect to
b.l men iiito speculative ojierations and ex
travagant habitsof life, so that when the reverse
C” they find their debts greater tlian the mar
■< t value of their property, and failure and ruin
arr tlie consequences.
h ie an error to think that tho prosperity of the
country has been increased by the use of paper
I'Mnrr. It has doubtless Ih'cii an injury. Mr.
I ••e remarks that “the bank* as they have been
managed luve been among tlie retarded , and
are not to be reckoned among the accelerating
> .ms'# of the accumulated wealth of the coun
trv.
l"ho p-.vjross of the change from prosperous
to bad time', is simple, but very certain. While
the currency is being enlarged by the increased
iwur* of the banks, money is plentiful, and a
state ot apparent prosperity exists; people live
a iJ dress extravagantly, and prices of foreign
s; k'. and other foreign goods rise, so as to make
t;.> t; importation profitable; and either with a
1 -- . >ariff or low tariff, large importations ensue,
1- >ih upon our own and foreign account.
Our exports of cotton, tobacco, and provis
ion* to foreign countries being sold abroad, do
n't bring any higher prices in consequence ol
the ex|>ansion of our own currency, and there
fore are not *ufli *ient to pay for our imports;
the consequence is. a short supply of bills ot ex
change. Exchanges are said to be against us,
and shipments of specie are made.
There is a demand upon the banks for coin,
and this dcniinJ would of itself, be of no great
consequence, were it not that the banks having
t'sued three liiu-'s the amount of their specie,
a*e forc.*d to cal! in three millions of bills for
everr mil*..on of specie shipped. This compels
•Via to curtail their discounts, and happening,
as i’ usually do*. at a time of speculation and
huh prices, when there is full demand for bank
acci'-u n-idatioii, .<oo:i causes failures: doubt, and
distrust are added to the actual lessening of the
voL.ue t.f the currency, and a.panic ensues.
Superficial thinkers, and ignorant bankers,
r-xrd with jealousy tioso persons who are
compelled to draw specie to pay their debts
*y td. withnnt reflecting how expensive and
*t 1 ‘Stable ibis method of remittance is, to
•’ !• very parties who are obliged to adopt it
on of the absence of bills of exchange,
K* il c<atc and stocks fall, and our friends, A
■Td B. find their fancied profit of S3OO gone
! snow in a thaw.
U*4crn lands are found to be of very little
’ * u* without timber upon them; western lands,
* V rniaad miles frym any settlement, wUI not
readily sell, moms multicaulis trees do not bear
silk ready manufactured for market, and copper
mines are further off than even Lake Superior.
Mr. Webster well illustrates this —me idea:
*VAn inflation of currency would have raised
’the prices of goods, this would lead to over-im
portation and to diminished exports. The re
sult of this state of things would have been a
and monetary pressure; caused by a
demand for coin of the banks to pay up a balance
against us for an excess of importations.”
And Mr. Caleb Cushing, as chairman of a
select committee on banking, gives a correct
sketch of the effect of banking as it has been
and Is now oondueted :
“Bank paper, if it stands on a solid specie ba
sis, has circulation by reason of its convenience ;
and if the redemption of its bills be constantly
enforced, and the prudence of its conduct inces
santly tested and secured, the operation is a use
ful one to the community, as well as profitable
to the tiank.
“But in this way the bank acquires the facili
ty, not, indeed, of creating value, but of creating
at will, that which commands value.
“It is tempted by cupidity to expand its issues.
The redeenuibility in coin set forth on the face
of its papier, comes to be a fiction, or a falsehood.
“If the government of the country see fit to
permit this operation to go on, or the people in
advertently acquiese in it, the gradual expansion
of the currency stimulates to an artificial excite
ment in value, property rises in nominal value;
it is quickly exchanged for that, which has no
intrinsic worth, and every thing wears the aspect
of high prosperity, until the bubble of inflated
[taper circulation bursts, throwing all the cur
rency into confusion, suddenly reducing prices,
arresting business, and filling the community with
bankruptcy and distress.”
To every reflective mind these things must lie
apparent, but the remedy is by no means so clear.
One party calls for a United States Bank, another
for a high Tariff to increase smuggling, to lessen
honest trading, and consequently the revenue; a
third for banks founded upon State stocks; but
these things do not meet the difficulty. Con
stant and rapid fluctuations continue to exist,
rendering investments of trust funds hazardous,
and even the peaceful and secure enjoyment of a
moderate competence somewhat difficult.
Owing to. the fact that each of the United
States takes upon itself the power of regulating
its own currency, and the right to charter and
authorize banks of issue, it is difficult for Con
gress to interfere in the matter with much effect,
as its control is limited to its own funds.
But the independent Treasury, as it is called,
if carried out, strictly and at once, will, to some
extent, check the increasing tendency tc specu
ation and over-issues, and continue the state of
prosperity of the past three years. If this
measure is delayed until speculative operations
(as yet chiefly confined to the cities, and the
manufacturing interest of New England) spread
over the whole country, this salutary check can
only be put into operation at the risk of panic
and difficulty. As the effect of this inflation and
speculation usually is to draw gradually the spe
cie from the country to the Atlantic cities, and
place a large part of the basis of the circulation,
of the country in the banks of Boston or New
York; or as a gentleman who is a keen observer
of money affairs, said; “to place the money of
the country upon the wharf ready for shipment,”
it has been a matter of surprise that parties en
gaged in the home manufacture of any articles
with which foreign goods come into comuAtition,
have not seen th© benefit this system wfmld be
to them in checking importations, and Jty giving
timely warning to the banka, of restneting un
due issues of paper, and preventing [the export
of specie, by the only method that can ever be of
any practical utility; that is, by rendering the
prices of foreign goods such as to* make it un
profitable to import them.
As to the expectations of the effect of the
sub-treasury system, I quote from one who has
had great practical experience in banking and
money affairs; and although written to meet
another exigency of tlie currency qncstion, is
yet applicable to the preseht time. I refer
to W. Samuel Jones Loyd’s “Thoughts upon
the *>aration a f the departments of the Bank
of Emjland;”
“Tl guard against commercial convulsions, is
not tie direct or real purpose of the bill, To
subject tho paper issues, to such regulations
as shal secure their conforimty in amount and
value with, and consequently their immediate
convertiility at all times injjo metallic money, is
the purpose to which the provisions of the meas
ure are akowedly directedjand if the bill further
exerts anjk indirect influence in restraining the
oscillation! of commercUl excitement, or [he
fluctuatioss of prices, it cin only do this to the
extent to which mismaimgcment of the circula
tion has undm the existing system,
been the means es c/ginating or fomenting
these evils. Ut has, however, been urged as an
objection to tkis ineasiwe, that it will not effec
tually the recurrence of commercial re
vulsions. Th 6 answcrfto this cannot be so well
given, as in the kvords cl” one of the ablest suppor
ters of this measure. *P anticipate from the adop
tion of this messure, k less fluctuation in the
amount of the Arcut/ion; a less fluctuation in
the range of priest: him I am not so unreasonably
sanguine as to sikpo/ that it will put an end to
all speculation ail t all miscalculation in com
mercial matters* w ill necessarily vary,
according to the rreative supply and demand for
commodities at vaspus times. Speculators will
make mistakes iB their calculations as the
amount of the and the urgency of the de
mand. Prices mlylte unnaturally forced up,
and individuals nXy le ruined in tlie collapse.—
All this cannot be ut an end to, so long as
competition cxistsftn tmde, and hope of gain in
fluences human lmndsliu/ it is no reason why
we should not remcdy\hat is in our power, be
cause wc cannot* aitam everything. We can
prevent an aJJitibnal Aimulus being given to
a rise of prices. Aid uimue speculations by the
influence of an illAegulawd currency; and this
it is the duty of thi legisMture to attempt.’
“Another objection hal been stated, that the
bill will unduly contract Wie circulation of the
country, ami deprh e all cl*ses of that accommo
dation, which is r quisice |for the prosperity of
their respective pu suits. B-’hose who urge this
objection, either c nit to smte their real views,
or they object to tl 2 measiwe on false grounds.
“If they intend t< object tAthat degree of con
traction of tho cii ulation, Ivhich, under any
system of manager ent, maw be necessary for
the security of spec & payments, and are prepar
ed to abandon the uaintenaripe of our standard
of value; let them ; ; once openly and explicitly
avow their purposq The pubAc mind, ibelieve,
is made up on that point, an awn H not sanction
their views , I
‘•The evil consequences of *a\ ing once con
sented, by suspcndiig cash payments, to aban
don our fixed standard of value, and the almost
insuperable difficult of effecting a return to a
sound state, are now well understood. Whilst
the recollection of these remains fresh in the pub
lic mind, no proposa|for a of-so fatal an
experiment will be listened to, t
“Hitherto contraction of circulation has usu
ally been delayed, lit the effect afaehers exchan
fes has been long i A operation, and*the amount
as been seriously Diminished■ Tnis has been
done, if, indeed, with any definite Ipurpose, in
the hope, probably,Ahat the mere plTvment and
export of bullion would prove sufficient to cor
rect the exchanges! and to stop the Aain; with
out corresponding 1 contraction of circulation,—
Abundant experience, however, the
futility of such expectations, which are altogeth
er of an empirical character, resting, upon no
certain or well-dgmed principle- The conse
quence of this sy/em hds been, an abrupt and
violent action up/i credit ajd prices, af an ad
vanced drain; and iiie ultimate evil*
exhaustion of ne bullion, obviated nOt with
out difficulty, af\d at the expense of severe press
ure upon the Bublic. The bill now con
sideration proposes to substitute a system of ear
ly, steady, md continuous contraction fin the
place of which has been late in Is com
mencement, sudden and violent in its op?ration,
and irregularly carried out. By this means, it
seems almost a matter of demonstration, that
the occurrence of many cirenmstaiices, by which
the intensity and extent of former drains ha’ c
been increased, will be prevented; and that the
corrc tion of those causes of drain which cannot
be alto artier obviated, wilt he brought into oper
at ion in an earlier stage of the drain , and will
therefore he effected with lest c cntractiqn of the
circulation, and consequently with less inconve
nience to the public.
*< ffith a metallic circulation no danger of to
tal exhaustion of the gold could arise. Asa
portion of that metallic money was exported,
the quantity of that which remained being di
minished, the value ofit wogld be proportionate
ly increased; and consequently a limited propor
tion only of the gold in circulation could be
drawn out of the country by any foreign demand.
The effect of an adverse exchange must be the
same when it acts upon a mixed circulation of
gold and paper; provided this mixed circulation
is so regulated, that the amount ofit necessarily
various as the amount of a purely metallic circu
lation would vary. The danger, therefore, to
which our monetary system has been exposed,
and the public inconvenience and alarm which
have accompanied that danger, must have arisen
from the fact, that the aggregate paper circular
tion of the country has not been so regulated as ta
secure a conformity in the Jluctiiations of Us
amount, with, what would have been the fluctuations
with a metallic circulation.
Some degree of inconvenience and pressure
must arise under any system whatever for the
management of the. circulation. It is the price
which must be paid for protection against the far
more serious evils which would attend a continu
ous depreciation of the currency; and it will,
therefore, be cheerfully submitted to by every in
telligent and honest community. But a system
of depreciating the currency must have its limit;
it is a process which cannot be carried on to an
indefinite extent. Whenever that limit is reach
ed, then will necessarily commence she difficulty
and pressure connected with the measures requi
site for checking further depreciation of the cur
rency by limiting its amount. These evils can
not, upon any plan, be untimely avoided; the
postponement of the necessary contraction will,
however, greatly increase the intensity of them;
bv superinducing that ruinous injustice to exten
sfve classes, and that general confusion and al
arm which are the certain consequences of any
course of action which with taoipers, and endan
gers the stability of, the fixed standard of value
in a country. 13y what means the necessary reg
ulation of the amount of the issues may be enfor
ced, how the standard value of our currency
may be secured against every danger, with the
least sacrifice on the part of the public, is the
question now before us. Thp present system re
lies upon delay and expedients; it endeavors to
fly from rather than to meet and overcome diffi
culties; it shrinks from the prompt and manly ap
plication of the remedies, painful at first, but
safe and effectual in the end, which science dic
tates.
“It is now proposed to adopt a different course.
The difficulty is henceforth to be met at the very
moment of its commencement, and the correc
tive measures, founded upon intelligible and
well-ascertained principles, are to be applied
without interruption, until the evil has been sub
dued.
“The result remains to be ascertained; but all
reasoning confirms the soundness of the grounds
upon winch this experiment is founded, and jus
tifies a sanguine expectation, that; by a close and
steady adherence to principle, the safety of our
monetary system will be more effectqally se
cured.”
I have extracted at some length from this
pamphlet the ideas of one having the greatest
practical experience, and which I believe, have
never been printed in this country.
Written for another state of the question, their
applicability to the present time, is proof that the
laws of trade and currency act with similar force
in aIL countries, and that although influenced,
yet they cannot be governed by partial legislation
or local causes.
To those who object to any examination of
this subject, and, under the idea of present pros
perity, and desirous of “letting well alone,” it
can only be said, that if there are apy who per
ceive yet in existence the causes of the last pan
ic, silently but yet certainly at work preparing
for us another period of distress and humiliation,
they are bound to give however feeble
and ineffective such warning may be.
Already foreign exchanges are at the point of
specie shipment. Superficial minds will attrib
ute this to large imports of foreign goods, but it
is necessary to look beyond, and examine into
the causes of these large imports.
I have the honor to be, dear sir,
IFith much respect,
Your friend and servant,
SIDNEY HOMER.
ITEMS.
Fatal Avfrat at Louisville.— The Lou
isville Courier of the 10th, publishes the follow
ing particulars:—“We regret to haye to inform
our readers that Mr. 1). M. Mclntire, an estima
ble gentleman, formerly of Lexington, Ky., and
a highly respectable merchant of this city, was shot
this morning between 12 and 1 o’clock, near the
corner of Market and Pearl streets, by Mr. W.
Pope Mercer. We understand that a slight
quarrel existed between them, and on their meet
ing it resulted thus tragically. Mr. Mclntire
was shot through the head, and we are informed
that there does not exist a shadow of hope for
his recovery. Mercer was immediately arrested,
and is now in prison.”
A few days ago, two men, near Chicago, drank
a quantity of whiskey on a wager. The result
was, one died on the spot, and the other is not
expected to live.
Senator Yulee, of Florida, has married Miss
Wickliffe, daughter of the ex-Postmaster Gener
al. ’
India.- —The London Chronicle, cfthe7th ult.
contains an article upon the conquests of Eng
land in India, in which occurs the following re
markable passage:—“ We can never govern In
dia so well as we ought, until we possess the
whole of it /” A Christian people who abhor
war L
Jefferson. —The anniversary of Jefferson’s
Birth-Day was variously celebrated in Philadel
phia, qn Monday, the 12th. Military companies
paraded; and the Jefferson Guards gave a ball
at the Musical Fund Hall. In the evening the
great Democratic meeting took place in Indepen
dence Square, to uphold the claim to 54 as a
peace measure..
Another slide of earth took place at Troy, N.
Y'., on the 11th instant, near the factory, in
the lower part of that city. Two men and a
span of horses were instantly killed.
Magnificent Furniture. —The N. York
Courier in describing some of the splendid fur
niture shops of that city, speaks of carved rose
wood bedsteads worth SBOO, and sofa? the carv
ing of which alone cost some S3OO.
The Caledonia’s mail from Europe was the
largest ever brought to this country, it contained
more than 35,000 letters.
Tlie King of Ashantee (Africa) has 6000 fe
male troops in his- service. So says an English
traveller.
There are about six hundred idiots in the
State of Massachusetts.
Pedestrian ism. —Wm. Jackson, the Amer
ican Deer, offered a challenge to run eleven
miles within the hour, if any one would bet him
SIOOO against S7QO, The “Spirit of the Times”
says that a proffer of acceptance has been made
bv a gentleman of Philadelphia. The match is
to be run over the Hunting Park Trotting Course
near Philadelphia.
Manufacture of Paper. —Massachusetts
has 89 paper mills, consuming annually 15,-
386 tons of stock, and employing 1369 hands.—
The yearly production is estimated at 765 tons
and 607,175-ream* of paper, valued at $1,750,-
273.
“Does smoking offend you!” said a landlord
to his newly arrived boarder.
“Not at all sir.”
“I’m very glad to hear it,asvou wiiifind your
chimney is given ta the practice*”
Webster and Ingersoll are about the aame
age—sixty-five. By the way, here is a bloody
conclusion One of the letter writers says:—
“When Mr. Webster sat down he looked like
nothing so much as a wild beast who had grown
tired of lapping blood, and ceased from weari
ness, rather than from pity.”— Mobile Herald.
A Costly Wedding Ornament. —lt is sta
ted in the Paris papers, that there is now to be
seen in a jeweler’s shop on the Bouleyards, the
diadem of precious stones to be worn by the
Princess Olgo, of Russia, on her wedding day.
The diadem is worth 18,000,000f. The large
central diamond is estimated at I.QOtLOOOfi
The diadem is to be presented to the bride by her
Imperail father.
Departure of the Atlantic Steamers.
From England. From America.
Caledonia, April 4 May 1
Great Western,April H May 7
Cambria, 19 May 16
Great Britain May 9 June 6
CO NI ITM E RCIA L .
Latest dates from Liverpool April 11
Latest dates from London April 10
Latest dates from Havre April 1
Latest dates from Havana April 13
RECEIPTS.
Stock on hand Ist Sept. 1845, 2,826
Received for week ending 2d inst.. .221
Received previously, 45,340—48,561
51,387
Shipped same week, .1784
“ previously, 42,279 —44,063
Stock on hand, .7,324
COLUMBUS PRICES CURRENT,
CORRECTED WEEKLY, BY WM. X. READ.
Sweeds’ 6 a 7
Oil
Lamp $1 asl 50
Linseed $1 00 a 1 25
Train a 80
Paints keg s2j a s2}
Peas
per bushel @1 a
Rice 7 a 8
Syrup 35 a 40
Lemon ?4 a $4 50
Rasberjy $7 a $8
Sait, sack $ 1 75 a 200
Shot pr bag 81 75 as2
Soap pr lb 7 a 8
Steel
Cast 20 a 25
German 15 a !j8
American j"0
Sugar
St Croix 10 a 12j
N Orleans 8 a 12i
Loaf, refined 16 a 18
Lump 12 a 18
Spirits
Brandy, Cog $1 a $4
America 60 asl
Peach sl*a $1 25
Apple. 450 a 15
Rum
Jamacia $2 as3
N England 45 a 50
Whiskey
L Irish $4 a—
Monongaheia. sl. a $2
Western 26 a3l
Gin
Holland $1 50 a s3>
America 40 a 50
Tallow pr lb 4a 6
VineGarpr gal 50 a—
Wanes.
Maderia- $425 a $4
Sherry 450 300
Cham’ SVS a $lB
Claret box 300 a 500
Malaga 70 a 100
Port 2 50 a 400
Bagging,
Kentucky, 12J a 14
India, none
Rope, 5 a 7
Bacon,
Hams 10 a 12J
Sides, 8i
Shoulders 7
Pork,
On foot, 4[ a 5
Butter, 12 a 20
Candles)
Sperm, 33 a 35
Wax, 45 a 50
Tallow, 12i alB
Cheese, 10 a 15
Castings, 5
Coffee, 10 a 15
Cotton, 5i a 7l
Feathers 30 a 33
Fish,
Mack’l No 1, 14 a 17
Mack’l No 2 10 a 17
Mc’l No. 3 a—
Herring,” Box $1
Cod,per lb 5a 6
Shad bbl “ 18
Flour.
Western, 7 a
Country 6 a 8
Canal, 8 a 9
Fodder, 75 a $1
Grain ,
Corn 80
Wheat 81 asl 10
Oats 50 a 60
Glass, $2 50 a
Gunpowder,
Keg $6 as7 50
Hides per lb 3a 10
Iron
Swedes pr lb 5 a 7
English 5 a—
Lard 10 a 12[
Lead 8a
Lime cask $3 a—
Molasses 33 a 37£
Nails 5f a 6£
NOTICE
Is hereby given to all whom it may concern, that
the Early Sheriff sales will be published, hereaf
ter in the “ Cqluttbus Times.”
JOSEPH P. HARDEE, Sh?ff,
April 29, 1846. w. . - 18—lm
MARRIED.
In Philadelphia, &n the 14th inst, by the Rev.
Dr. Cuyler, James Crawford Dawes to Susan
Ilaydock, daughter of Thos. VVallace, Esq.
CONSUMPTION.
Who Disputes it 9 Nobody.—lt haR now be
come an established fact that Dr. Wistar’s Balsam
of Wild Cherry is the best remedy ever known
for preventing consumption, by certainly and
speedily curing every disease that leads to this
most fatal malady—Coughs, Colds, Bleeding of
the Lungs, Asthma, Liver Complaint, ect„. at
once yield to its marvellous power —and scores
of cases of supposed confirmed Consumption
have been completely cured, after the best phy
sicians have declared that death was inevitable.
Mr. James Sage, of Waterville, N. Y.; was res
tored to perfect health by the Balsam after the
best doctors in Oneida County pronounced his
case to be a hopeless consumption. So of Thom
as Cozens, of Haddonfield, N. J. after he had
been given up to die. See the published state
ments of each case —so attested that all must
believe.
None genuine unless signed I. Butts.
For sale wholesale and retail by
POND & WILLCOX..
Columbus, Ga.
May 6, 1846. 19—it
A dreadful renAntre with a Lion and
Eagle, by Tonlantonio Furioso.”
THE SUBSCRIBER
WOULD respectfull Jcall the attention of the
** * public to his finA assortment of BOOTS
and SHOES, HATS and CAPS.—He has .
For the Ladies.
Fine bi’k Kid Ties, Cine bl’k Gaiters,
“ col’d “ “ bronz’d “
“ bronz’d Kid Slips, “ £ “
white “ “ w bl’k i “
Fine Ftench and English lid Walking Shoes.
FOR MISSES. FOR CHILDREN.
Fine black Kid SJips, I Film black Kid Boots,
“ col’d “ “ I. “ “ Gaiters.
“ “ Boots, “ I “ velvet “
“ “ lasting buskins, | “ lasting
For Oentlei ten.
Fine c’lf sew’d Brogans. Fim C’lf sew*d boots.
“ “ pegged “ “ goat u “
“ “ sewed Pumps. “ lasting gaiters,
“ Velvet slippers. “ Cloth “
Boy’s fine calf, goat, and seal kin boots k shoes.
The undersigned has just recw'ed in- addition
a good supply of Gents fine BeavW, Silk, Panama,
Leghorn and Palm Leaf Hats, al~ a fine article
of Pearl Casimere Hats.
The above goods will be sold smallest
possible advance on majcufactueWg prices.
JAS. F. WATSON.
May 6, 1846. Ift It
msseiL-tr^xeiisr,
TIIE copartnership heretofore existing nn
der the firm, ‘name and style of Towns &
Smith, Attorneys at law, expired by limitation,
on the first day of Aoril inst.
GEO. W. TOWNS,
LEVI B. SMITH.
The undersigned will attend to the settlement
of the business of the late firm oi Towns & Smith.
LEVI B. SMITH-
Talbotton, April 21, 1546. 19* -It
ANNISCETTE CORDIAL.
JUST received from Havaima and for sale
by 11. ?. GREENWOOD.
May 6y 1346. ’ lh —2t
CITY AFFAIRS.
Council Clkainbe!',
April 16, 1846.
Council met persuant to adjournment. Present
Aldermen Billing, Bardweli, Coleman. Holstead,.
Morton, Quin, Shorter, Woodruff and Wiggins.
Alderman Quin was called to the chair.
The journal of the last meeting was read and
approved*
By Alderman Billing: Resolved, That Dr. H.
A. Thornton be exempt from paying extra tax on
his negroes, and be permitted to return and pay
for them on the same terms that resident citizens
do. Rejected.
By Alderman Woodruff: The Legislature, at
its last session, having authorized the organ
ization of a Mayor’s Court for the city of
Columbus, for the trial and punishment of of
fender, against the ordinances of said city, and
where, the offences do not amount to a violation
of the penal laws of this State : Be therefore re
solved, That it is expedient and necessary that a
Mayor’s Court for the purpose contemplated in
said act, should be organized without delay.
Be it further resolved. That a committee, con
sisting of three Aldermen, be appointed to draft
or cause to be drafted, a code of ordinances, de
fining offences not amounting to a violation of
the penal laws of this State, and prescribing the
punishment to be inflicted for a violation of said
ordinances within the limits of the corporation ;
and that they report as early as convenient. A
dopted.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Alderman
Woodruff, Shorter and Bardweli, as that commit
tee.
By Alderman Shorter; Resolved, That tax pay
ers of the city of Columbus be allowed until the
first day of May ensuing, to give a schedule of
their taxable property, and that notice be given
by publication in the public journals of Columbus,
that all persons failing to give in their taxes by
the first of May, shall be required to pay double
tax. Adopted.
Joseph Walton, summoned to appear before
Council far firing in the.streets —the proof not be
ing apparent —on motion of Aid . Coiernan, was
discharged.
Richard Rowell was summoned to appear be
fore Council, for placing lumber in the streets. —
On motion of Alderman Shorter, was discharged.
By Alderman Morton: In conformity with a
resolution of Council, his Honor the Mayor and a
majority of the members of Council met on the
So.iith Comir\on, at the place Council contempla
ted building a sewer, and after considering upon
the propriety of doing said work, came to the con
clusion, that in the present state of the finances,
they would not feel justified in incurring the ex
pense; but believing that the Marshall can, with
the public hands, stop the wash upon the ltiver
bapk in three or four days’ time, and at a small
expense, they recommend that the Marshall per
form the work. J. L. MORTON, Ch’m.
On motion the. above report was received and
adopted.
By Alderman Bardweli t Resolved, That the
Treasurer pay Wm. Brooks the amount due him
for the present quarter, for feeding the city hands
and mules, and that Mr. Brooks he allowed to
enclose a small plat of ground lying on the bank
of the river, in the immediate vicinity of his resi
dence, for the purpose of better protecting the
same from washing. Adopted.
By Alderman Holstead: Resolved, That Conn,
cil instruct the Treasurer to pay to ,Dr.. 3. J. B.
Hoxey the first quarter’s salary for his services
as City Physician, out of any money not other
wise appropriated. Adopted.
On motion of Alderman Billing, the ordinances
heretofore reported by the select committee, in
regard to defining the duties of City Physician,
was taken up* Alderman Woodruff moved to
act upon each section separately—which was a
greed to,.
After some amendments being proposed, AJd.
Morton moved to recommit the ordinance—
(which was agreed to.)
By Aid. Billing: Resolved, That the tolls re
ceived from the Bridge be appropriated exclu
sively to the payment of the debt of the State of
Georgia, and that the same be paid into the
State Treasury every fornight. (Adopted.)
By Aid. Billing: Resolved, That the Health
Officers shall make a monthly report of the condi
tion of their respective wards to the President of
the Board of Health, whose duty it shall be to
make a condensed report of the same in writing
to Council, at their first regular meeting in each
month. (Adopted.).
The accounts were taken up; and, on motion,
were referred to the committee on accounts.
By Aid. Woodruff: Resolved, That Mr. Mc-
Gibony be paid fifty dollars, for bringing from
Alabama and delivering into the custody of the
Sheriff of our county, Mr. Wingate, who made
an assault upon one of our citizens and fied to
Alabama, out of the first moneys in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated.
Aid. Shorter moved to refer the subject to the
Police committee) and report at the next meet
ing,, (Which was agreed to.)
By Aid. Holstead: Resolved,. That Council
transfer the license taken out by L. G. Boswell,
to Messrs. Mitchell & Reed, for the year 1846, by
giving bond and security. (Adopted.)
Council then adjourned till Thursday next,
April 23d, (inst.) at 7 o’clock p. m.
CALVIN STRATTON Cerk.
GROCERIES.
100 HOGSHEADS New Orleans Sugar,
J- vy 100 Bis. Cuba Molases.
38 Tierces do
25 Half bis. do
15 Half Pipes supr. Brandy,
2 Pipes Swan Gin.
20 Bis. American Brandy,
20 do do Gin.
20 do do Ruin
100 doz. Schirdam Gin,
250 Bis. Whiskey.
Modena, Port, Tenncriffe, Malaga, and Claret
Wines ; Loaf, Crushed and Powdered Sugar;
Powder, Shot, Lead and Starch, Soap, Candles,
Tobacco, Lard, Apple Brandy,. Cider, Sweet
meats, Pickles, Teas ; besides many other arti
cles, too numerous to mention, all of which are
fresh, and are offered at fair prices at wholesale
and retail for cash.
H. T. GREENWOOD.
May] 6, 1846. \Q- _2t
LARD! LARD!!
1 prime leaf Lard, just received
for sale by H. T. GREEN WOOD,
May 6, 1846. 1.9—2 t
HAVANN A HONEY.
1 A BIS. of supr. Honey, just received and
J-vP for sale by the barrel or gallon, by
H. T. GREENWOOD.
May 6, 1846, 19—ts
SPANISri
f THE finest ever brought to Columbus at
wholesale and retail, by
If. T. GREENWOOD.
’ 6, 1845, ,19 —2t
BAGGING AND.ROPE.
POR sale by H. *T.*GREENWOOD.
6, 1846. # 19—21
ft
MONONGEHELA WHISKEY.
•1 f) BIS. of the just received
Pf- from Pittsburg,and tbr sale at retail by
GREENWOOD.
May 6, 1546. . _ 19—2 t
wmm ■
MrFHE House afuflot situated near the
A residences of J. C. Ruse and Col.
Alexander the one formerly
occupied by Dr. Huftt, and at present by the sub
scriber. Apply to the or to J. M.
Bethune, Esq.,- M. JOHNSTON.
May 6, 1846 19—ts
FHOM the Subscriber oil the 29th April last,
a Pocket Book containing the following dis
cribed notes, to-wit: One- signed by William
White and payable to. the subscriber for 5352,
dated some time in the Spring of 1845, and pay
able 25th December, 1845. One note on Elijah
Harris,♦payable tp-the subscriber for §32, dated in
January 1846, and payable ope day after date,
credited April the 20th 1846, with sl4. One note
signed by Edmond Sherman,payable to me for §25,
due some 3or 4 years smee. One note on Sam
uel Adams payable tome and John White, for
$33, dated some time in the year 1845,. and
due 25th December 1845. Also, divers other
small notes and accounts and receipts, ca- Attor
neys and others, amounts and dates not recollect
ed.
All persons are forewarned from trading for
any of the above described notes, and the makers
are hereby notified not to pay them to any person
except myself.
Any person finding the above Pocket Book and
its contents will be suitably rewarded by deliver
ing the same to me near Lumpkin, Stewart coun
tv, Georgia. ALLEN liATES..
* May 6, 1316. “ 19—ts
DR* WM* J* INQERSOLL*
RESPECFULLY offers his professional servi
ces, to the citizens of Columbus and vicin
ity.
Office at the room recently occupied by Dr.
Schley, on Broad Street, over the store of D.
Mulford. He may be found during the day at his
office <unless professionally engaged.) and at
night, at the residence of Mrs. Neuffer, one door
below the City Hotel.
May 6,1546. 13—3 m
is changed to his
Columbus, May 6, ljpfr. 13—It
TEXAS, OREGON, CALIFORNIA, and a part of
Mexico MAPS of, published in 1846, for
sale bv J. M. TARBQX, & Cos.
May 6, 1546. 13—ts
SI,OOO CLAIM FI).
GEORGE DUNHAM, would express his grati
tude to J. M. Tarbox for his generous re
ward of SI,OOO to any person who will find that
Book-Store where Books are selling at 25 per
cent, below the prices heretofore asked.in cjl the
Book stores in this city. And whenever the gen
tleman will call, he is prepared to give occular
demonstrations of the fact, and to receive the
money. He would also venture the opinion that
neither himself or the awarding individual will
be a loser by the transaction ; as on the one sicte,
the premium will compensate for the low prices,
and on the other, the character for generosity so
universally awarded, will be an ample remunera
tion for the “ trilling” lass af one thousand dol
lars. April 29, 1846 __ IS—ft
A large lot of night tapers, for sale at the
Cheap Book Store, by
GEORGE DUNHAM.
April 15,1546. *5-tf_
Indelible Ink. Gold and Silver
Leaf,
OF the best quality, lor sale low, at the Cheap
Book Store. G. DUNHAM.
April’22, IS4& I?—tf.
Sunday School Books,
FOR sale at the publishers marked prices.
G. DUNHAM.
April 22, tf
A large and new assortment of MEDICAL
BOOKS, “selling at 25 per cent lower than
ever before in this city.- (No mistake,) (cost, or
no cost,) at the Cheap Book Stoe.
G. DUNHAM.
April 22, 1846. H—
pARDS of all descriptions, Paper Hangings,
anti bordery, Blank Books, Copy Books, (su
perior article,) all selling at astonishing low prices.
G*. DUNHAM.
April 22,1846. 17—ts
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED from Cuthbert Ga., on the 2sth of
Fehruary last, one Sorrel Filly, about three
years old, with a small white streak in the fore
herd extending down on the nose, and I think one’
white hind leg. Belonging to R. C. Geiger ; also
one small bay horse, about four years old, with a
white spo.t in the forehead, belonging to Mrs. M.
-Buchanam The above reward will be paid for
the delivery of the animals or five dollars for
•either cf them.,
RANDALL C. GEIGER.
Cuthbert, Ga. May 2, 1846. 13-3 t
BY a servant on thf-Road leading from Tal
botton to ’ Columbus, a Silver Watch, the
owner can have it by paying for this advertise
ment. Apply to the undersigned.
LEVI B. SMITH.
Talbotton, Ga. Ist. 1546, 19—4 t
DR* WOODRUFF’S
DYSENTERY CORDIAL.
For Dirrhxa , Dysentery , Cholera Morbus,
Cholera Infantum, and Summer Complaints
of Children.
From Ilon.H. W. Hilliard, late U. S. Minister to
Belgium.
Dr. Woodruff ; My dear sir—A few days since
I received the Cordial which you were good
enough to send me. My friend, Col. Seaborn
Jones, would have part of it ; the remainder I
have laid aside for use when I may need it.
On the other page I have added a statement of
my appreciation of it as a medicine.
“Having used the Cordial of Dr. M. Woodruff,
I do not hesitate to pronounc&ita most valuable
medicine. Indeed, for such affections of the
bowels as we sometimes suffer with in the South,
I know nothing at all equal to it.
HENRY W. HILLIARD;.
To Dr. M. Woodruff —
Dear Sir : My little son was attacked with Dys
entery, about six weeks since, (violently.) I
called in the best medical aid, without arresting
the disease. When I had nearly lostall hope ofhis
recovery, I accidentally came across your Cordial.
After reading the certificates of gentlemen whom
I saw recommending it, I concluded to try a bot
tle, and began to give it by directions, one morn
ing after breakfast, and by noon, to all appear
ance, the disease was entirely cured. It has re
turned on him twice since ~but lias been stopped
as readily as before.
Very respectfully,
/WM. L. BALLARD.
Georgetown, Randolph do. Ga., Sept. 10,1846.
From Dr. J. W. Savage;
Dr. Woodruff ; Dear sir—Your Dysentery Cor
dial is in high repnte in this section.. It has cured
one of my neighbors of a Dysentery oflongstand
ing, in a. very short time —a remarkable cure. A
trial ofit, I think, will convince the most skepti
cal ofits valug, Respectfully,
Marion county, Ga. Aug. s‘, 4845.,
A Hopeless Case cured !’
Dr. Woodruff : Dear sir—A remarkable cure
having been effected in the Gaso of one of my
children by the use of your valuable Dysentery
Cordial, I feel it but justice to you, that I should
give you a statement of the case fur publication.
My child was attacked early in the year with dis
ordered bowels, which continued gradually to
get worse, until it was reduced to a perfect skele
ton, and by the family was given up asahopeless
case. Every remedy in common use had been
resorted to, but without any real benefit. This
was its condition when we commenced your
Cordial. Its benefit was immediate and perma
nent —it improved rapidly, and bow enjoys good
health. Your Cordial, without doubt, has saved
its life. Let all try it that need such a remedy,
and they will not repent it, Respectfully,
J. C. BALDWIN.
Russell county, Ala. Dec. 8, 1845..-
For sale by Dr. R. A. WARE, I
Dr. WOODRUFF, > Broad street,
and WINTER & EPPING,)
ACso, at the following places:
Joshua R. McCook, Halloca Mus
cogee ;
Mrs. E. Leech, Talbotton, Ga.
Wm. M. Cochran, P. M. Whitesvillc,. Harris
county;
J. E. McElhany, Ellerslie post-office, Harris
county ;
Stephen Weston, Weston’s cross-roads, Stew
art county ;•
D. A. Garnett, Lumpkin, Stewart,
Wm. Stafford, P. M. Florence, Stewart county;
A. M. McClendon, Roanoke, Randolph county;
D. Morris, Georgetown,. “ “
Dr. J. WSavage,, near Tazewell, Marion
co;mty;.
H. R. Lamb, Marion county;;
C. S. Cox, Pineville, “■ et
W- T. & H. Davenport, Aanericus, Sumter
county; ,
ILobins&n & Anderson, Blakery, Early county,
J. M. Morigon, Eufaula, Ala. ft
iunius Jourdan, Glennville, Aft.
fWra & Adams, Tuskegee,. 4kl.
JoNK& Brown, Union Sprmga, Ala.
J.
Sand Fort,^Ka.
John Fraob* P. M. ette, Chambers, co.
Dr, Moses
ry co. Ala. M
Tuttle & Wakefielcftft. Gaines 6a.
May, 6 1846. ftA 19—ts
IBOWH&! I
1 1 Q English and
A A American, Square &
FLAT BAR Ir,. of all sizes! at
j J. ENNIS & CO.’S-
April 22, W Iron and Hardware Store.
NEW HARDWARE.
THe subscribers are now receiving a LARGE
STOCK; comprising a very general and
■complete assortment of HARDWARE asever of--
•sered in this market, which they will sell Ex<-
TREMELT LOW for CdSA.
For sale by J. ENNIS It CO.
Auril 23. 1848. 17.
IVTR. HARD\Class ia Gcograohjkwill com-
J.YJL mence at the
building on the c<\mjfrf#r"Randolph and Forsyth
streets, near of A. O. lllackniar r
those thatdp4Fcto mend as pupils, will need to
the oLss.
JffTH. will also <mcanise a class for young
Men at 7-J o’clock this Mining at the same place.
May 6, 1546. 19—It
NOTICE TO COTTON PLANTERS.
S Ill'S Hie ik’slraeluii) of oar Cotton Gin Man
ufactofy, by the late freshet, we have again
established ourselves in the old Manufactory, sit
uated on the bank of the river in Girard, Alabama,
and are prepared to fill all orders, which have al
ready been forwarded to us for Cotton Gins, and
as many more as we may hereafter be favorod
with.
We return our thanks to our friends and the
public, for the liberal patronage we have received,
at our establishment and we pledge ourselves
that no exertions on our part, shall be wanting tv
merit a continuance of the same.
All Cotton Gins manufactured at our Factory,
arc warranted to perforin well, and to work as
beautiful sample of Cotton as any other Gins now
in use. E. T. TAYLOR & Cos.
May 6, 1846. 19—ts
ATTENTION !
eOLTTM* US GtrAH.US!!
t\ N Electio%ill be held on Saturday,,
XjL9th May ncm, in the Company Room at
three o’clock P. lA for afipsAJjeutenant in
the “-Columbus Charms J. Wil
liams, Resigned,
” \ P. T. SCHLEY,
CapHn Columbus Guards.
April 29, 1846. % 18—2 t
TO COUNTRY ITOYSICIANB.
WINTER &EPPIN6,
AT THE BLUE DRJUG STORE.
(Sign of the Negro and Mortar.
RESPECTFULLY call the attention of Country
Physicians to their large and well selected
Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Chemicals and
Glass ware, which they ofi'er fpr sale at Charles
ton Prices and on accomodating terms.
lodine,.
lodide of Pron,
lodide of Sulphur,
lodide of Lead,
Hydriodate of Potash,
Dento lodide Mercury,,
Sulph Quinine,
Proto, lodide Mercury p
Iceland Moss,
Irish Moss,
Jalaps,
Rhubarb,
Ipecac,
Liquorice,
. Lunar Caustie,
Quicksilver,
■Sal Rochelle,
Manna,
| Sulphate Morphine,.
Acetate Morphine,
Spirits Nitre,
Sugar Lead,
Sweet Oil,
Soda Bicarb,
Senna,
Spirits Turpentine,
; Soda Powders,
Seidlitz Powders,
Oil Peppermint,
‘do Cinnamon,
do Sassafras,
do Cloves,
do Cubebs,
do Copaiva,
do Almonds,
do Anisede,
Alchol,
Aether,
Aloes,
Alum,
Arrow Root,
Ayua Ammonia,
Antimony Tart,
Borax,
Balsam Copaiva,
Balsam Fir,
Balsam. Tolu,
Balsam, Pera,
Blue Stone,
Burgundy Pitch,
Cream Tartar,
Camphyr,
Calomel Engl,
Castor Oil,
Charide Soda,
Carb Ammonia,
Cloves,.
Citrate Quinine and Iron
Chanvorpile Flowers,
Cantharifles,
Dovers Powders,
Epsom Salts,.
Ergot,
Flowers Bcnoizn,.
Gum Arabic,
do Myrrh,,
do Guiac,
do Gamboge,
do Scammony,
do Ammoniac,
do Opium,
Glauber Salts,
and a great may other articles too numerous tCP
mention.
W. & E. flattering themselves that they cam
offer inducements to Physicians, not surpassed
by any other establishment in the South —as their
facilities are such that they can offer their goods;
of warranted quality at extremely low prices for
Gash or approved Credit, and trust that purchasers;
will find it to their interest to examine their stock,
before purchasing elsewhere.
Dec. 24, 1846.. 52
Scotclfr aitd niaccaboy Snuff.
FOR sale by the bottle, blader or pound, by/
„ POND & WILLCOX.
Aprik22. Near the market-
Beckwith’s Pills.
F9R Sale by ‘ POND & WILLCOX,
Near the market.
April 22, 1846. 17
Hatter’s Bow Strings.
F9R Sale by POND & WILLCOX,
Near the market..
April 22, 1848,. 17
Yeast Powders.
FOR sale by POND & IFILLCOX,
April 22. Near the market..
• Lemon Syrup.
JUST received from New York.
POND & WILLCOX*.
April j , 1846 Near the market*.
Neatsfoot Oil*
JUST received and for sale by
POND & WILLCOX.
April, 22, 1846. Near the market
ITlcAllister’s All Healing. Oint
ment.
FOR Sale by POND & WILCOX,
Near the market..
April, 22 1846. 17
Lamp Wicks.
FOR sale by POND & WILLCOX,
April 22, Near the market.
HARDWARE.
THE LARGEST STOCK OP HARD
WARE EVER OFFERED IN THIS
MARKET.
At the very lowest prices.
BLACKSMITH’S Bellows’, Anvils, Vices, Screw
plates, Hammers, Sledges, Files.
Carpenter’s Tools, of all kinds, Locks; Hing
es, Nails, Glass, Paints, Oils, and all kinds of-
BUILDING MATERIALS..
Collins Axes, warranted genuine, Broad Axes,,
Hatchets, Braces and Bitts, Squares, Rules, Spoke
shaves, Compasses.
Hoes, Chains, Ploughs, Plough Points, Ames;
Spades and Shovels, Curry Combs, Scythe Blades,,
Steelyards, Sag Irons.
Pocket Knives, Razors,. Scissors of the very
best quality. Every variety of Table Knives an<|
Forks, Lancets and Phlegmes.
CASTlNGS—Tinksttles, Boilers, Cauldron Ket
tles, Ovens, Pots,SkelJets , Extra Lids, Fire Dogs.
Sifters, Candlesticks; Wafer and Waffle Irons,,
Spoons, Bread ‘Funsters, Box Stores.
The Empire Stove,
Single and Double Barrel Shot Guns—Rifles.
Also —100 Tons Bar Iron, and 10,000 lbs,.
Steel, including every size and quality wanted ini
this section. The subscribers are determined to>
give Bargains. HALL Sf MOSES..
East side Broad street, above the Market.
Jan. 31, 1845. \
BRUNO & VIRGINS.
Importers of Musical Instruments, and sole Agents,
for the sale of J. Ckickering's and Nunns %
HAVE eonitaiilly on band, and. offer to*
sale at the lowest prices, a splendid assort-,
ment of Piano Fortes, with the latest improver
ments, from the above celebrated manufactories:
Also, a large assortment of Violins, from $1 to
S6O, Guitars, plain, from $5 to,ss, with paten!
screws, from $lO to $75; Bags Viols ; Elutes
from 50 cents to SSO ; Flageolettes, single and
double ; Clarionettes ; Fifes ; Bass and Snare
:Drums; Tamborinee ; Bugles, plain and keyed ;
Concert or French Horns;. East Horns, with
valves; Trumpets, plain and with valves; Corno
peans y Trombones ; Ophiclides; Bass Horns
Bassoons ; Hunting Horns; Superior Rosin, Bows,,
Bridges, Pegs, Tailpieces, and mutes for Violins;
‘Tuning Fcrks and Hammers ; Mouth pieces for
Clarionetts and Brass instruments ; Violin, Gui
tar, and other strings ; Ileeds for Clarionetts and
Bassoons; Musis paper ; Ives’ patent Boer Folio,.
for securing music, Pamphlets, letters, &c.; Ac
cordeons Harmonicas ; Toy Trumpets ; patent,
screws, pegs, &c. for the Guitar, &c. &c.
■ Hew and Fashionable Music.
Instruction Books for the Piano Forte, Guitar,,
Violin, Accordeon, Btc. Btc. constantly receiving.
Columbus and Macon, Ga. 10—if
March 4, 1846.
BEORGIAANBALABAMA BLAFKS,
foil SAJ.E. AT THIS OmCE,