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I[jb flaihj (Sun. THOMAS DE WOLF. I daily at Five Dollars a year. Where the sub n is made tor less than a year, at the rate of uts a mouth, Single copies, hive Cents. ADVERTISING RATES, souieuts will bo inserted at Five Cents a line sertion, and Throe Cents a line for each subse lertion Df the same—to be paid for when the nent i handed into the office. CONTRACT ADVERTISERS. uoc exceeding 5 lines, not renewable, will be hree months tor $4, six months for $6, or one U). Time agreed upon to be paid for before the nent is put in type. seuents not exceeding ten lines, renewable at inserted at $26 a year—to be paid for quarterly sements of ‘4O lines, renewable at pleasure, in ::;o a year—payable quarterly in advance, t advertisements exceeding 26 lines, will be ,t the rate of fj.o for for every additional ten ■able quarterly in advance, sements or notices, occupying a place between ig matter and advertisements, will be charged s a line for every insertion, HVERSITY Ob’ GEORGIA. Athens. December 18,1N55. Ixeroises of this Institution will recommence on tjtli day of January next, and continue nntii t lie ugust, when there will be a week's vacation, after studies will beresumed until the winter vacation, ng on the first of November, iliowing able and experienced officers comprise lege Facility—who are expected to lie at their i the zealous discharge of their duties. io Church, D. n.. President and I’rol'cssor of I’oliti romy and Mental Philosophy, s P. Wuddel, A. M., Professor of Ancient Language* •rature nil T. Brantley, n. r>.. Professor of Belles Lett res, es of Christianity and History. Ii LeConte, M. and.. Professor of Natural Sciences and of Trench. ill! Leroy Broun, A. M.. Professor oi Mathematics, ipmy and Civil Engineering. les S. Venable. A. m.. Professor of Natural Pliiloso d Chemistry. Joseph H. Lumpkin, 1.1.. u., Professor of Law. el lee, M. D. Terrell, Professor , fLaw. lain Henry Waddell. A. M.. Tutor in Ancient Lan- W. Park, A. M., Tutor in .Mathematics, icantsfor admission are recommended to be pres the bepiuning of the term. nts and Guardians may feel satisfied that their id wards can here obtain a thorough education. 24 ts As 111 ii V HCLh. Sec'ry. orgia Female College. IS Institution is organized under four egular departments of Instruction, viz: illegiate, the Academic, the department ngnnges, and the Ornamental Depart die Collegiate department, is taught ev ing that is necessary for the full devel lt of the mental powers, the Common 3S being kept in constant review, the Academic department, is taught ver may be necessary for preparing the to enter advantageously upon her Col- ’ lege career. jjß the department of Languages, Latin, Creek anil French are taught. me Ornamental department comprises the twojiSchools of Music and Design. In the I forAr, instruction is given upon all the usual ins Aments, while in the latter, every variety 1 of ttfavving, Painting, &c. is taught. ‘Wre location (Madison, Morgan County,) j staiijs unrivalled for its social and religious | privileges, and for the salubrity of its climate. | Tlje Young Ladies board in Private Families, j whAc they receive all those offices of mater- i najSare and kindness which are necessary for i their health and comfort. The next term commences on Monday the Bt,h of January. Catalogues may be obtained by applying to Either of the officers. It. D. MILLARY, Sec’y of Faculty. Wadison, Nov. 14th, 1855. ■ ■ --- LAH'AYETTE FEMALE COLLEGE, I BjllE First Session, for 1856, will commence JHtm Monday the 21st of January, and close on she 2d of July. FACULTY. J. F. Bledsoe, Principal. Miss M. E. Hotchkiss, Assistant Lit. Dept, —<4- “ Pre. “ J. B. Norman, Professor of Music. Hates of* Tuition Per Annum. Priliary class $lO 00 Preparatory class 25 00 First year in regular course 82 00 Last three years each “ 40 00 flßidi Language 20 0G Mu|ic on tlie Piano, including use of In strument 50 00 Mm on the Harp, including use of In strument . 05 00 Music on the Guitar 40 00 { InJdental Expenses,.. 1 00 Ipie Latin and Greek Languages will be , tang,it, as a part of the regular course, to all whg desire them. drnction will he given in Drawing, Pain- j ting. I‘ltnbroidery, Wax and Paper Flowers at the usual rates. iiiocal music will bo taught to the whole i scljol, free of charge. ladies can lie accommodated with I boarding in the family of tiie Principal, or in reflect, able families, at ten dollars per month, Hvefy thing furnished except lights and tow els. *^* l|, ents and guardians living at a distance, are|rc<]uested to appoint an agent in La Fay ett#, who shall make all purchases of clothing, &cl for their daughters or wards. JHrof. J. B. Norman is an experienced and ! sndfcussfnl teacher of music, and is prepared to giiw instruction in the art of Composition, and in norongh llass, to advanced pupils. dpa l Institution is supplied with a Harp, and with new Pianos. (Hiss Hotchkiss, who has not, heretofore, Leer connected with the Institution, comes to ns h ghly recommended, ns a teacher of rare qualifications. Among other testimonials the tolf wing letter from Prof. Newman, of Union College, New York, is an ample guarantee for her ability and efficiency : Union College, Dec. 20, 1855. ® K,ul Biu:—lu reply to your inquiry, l would say, Miss Hotchkiss. I know to be emi nently qualified lor teaching. lie r scolarship is general and very thorough. She is enter prising and ambitious—loves to teach, and on tho whole, is the best qualified for it of any lady l ever instructed. I speak thus confi dently, because she was a pupil of mine some font or five years. Truly yours, M JOHN NEWMAN. thegenoralprinciple that nothing tends moS'c to impair and destroy the intellect, than ‘•ufi rficial habits of study, no young lady, in ‘hit Institution will be permitted to take up studies beyond the grasp of her mind, or to ud from a lower to a higher class until she B thoroughly mustered all that precedes.— mind that has not comprehended common arithmetic English Grammar, is but poor ly ji'ialificd to grapple with the intricacies of the ugher mathematics, or the subtleties of metaphysics. invite patronage, and we intend to de s*Te ll ‘ ‘ )U t we do not promise to make schol ars n a day. While modern science has al most annihilated time and space, the mind returns only its original qualities and cnpabil . £ The Intellect, in its onward progress, dependent upon the principles of asso (■bon, the powers of judgement and memory. Wd advancement in knowledge now. as it has w*been, is slow. jan4. ftftt Jatlj) &*t. VOL. Li McCORMICK COLLEGE, (MALE AND FEMALE,) Opelika, Russell County, Alabama. I rpHE Building for this Institution is now X completed, and the Board of Directors I invite the attention of Parents and Guardians ‘ to tho advantages offered by Prof. McCormick, for the education of both sexes. By the McCormick System of Education, the reasoning powers are more expanded and | better cultivated in five months than by the old system in five years. Legitimate Education is the object of this College ; without the aid of Theology, Music, duplicity, begging, fashion or foc'jry in any shape whatever. Three Rules will be rigidly enforced: Ist, early and punctual attendance; 2d, to learn very fast: ilrd, to behave remarkably well. The only required preparation for admission will be good character, over nine years of age, and exemption from all illegal and base asso ciation, and no students refused because of being graduates. - An effort merely to please a people, being the first step towards duplicity and fraud, duty alone will be the Polar Star taught; and no Yankee drumming, for students, need be ex pected, nor no beggars employed by this Col lege. Rates of Tuition : PEll TERM OF I'IVE CALENDAR MONTHS. Orthography, &c sls 00 Arithmetic, English Grammar, &c 25 00 Mathematics, &c., with use of lust’m’ts. 87 50 Double these rates will be charged for every day that a student may be unnecessarily ab sent. After students arc well learned in the Na tural Sciences, they will be allowed to enter any ancient or modern Language at $25 per term. DIRECTORY : Walter G. Williams, President of the Board. James R. Green, David Lockhart, John R. J > age, A. B. Bennett, R. >S. Brownfield, Thos. 15. Bogus, L. .1. McCormick, President of College, Prof. Mathematics, &c. N. 13.—McCormick’s Arithmetic and Key (the largest ever published,) for sale by Win. Kay, Agent, Atlanta and Newnan, (la., and by D. Watson & Son, Opelika, Ala. Jan. 2:1, 1856, Southern Commercial College, NO. 401 CHERRY ST. NASHVILLE, TEEN. Charicrctl Iy tlie General Aswinlily of tlie State. TIIHE above Institution is permanently loca- J_ ted and is not surpassed by any similar establishment in the United States, in point of facilities for imparting a thorough knowledge of the duties of the Accountant. Kook Keeping. This Department is under the immediate su pervision of tlie President of the College, who is a practical book keeper, having had many years experience in some of the largest count ing houses in the Union. Commercial Law, This branch is under the superintendence of John A. McEwen, Esq., member of the Nash ville Bar, who is too widely known as a lawyer and orator to require any further notice atoui hands. The course of instruction embraces both Reading and Lectures. Lectures will he delivered at night, so as not to interfere with his professional engage ments. Mercantile Calculations. These are taught by William Ferrcl, A. M., and embraces every species of calculations necessary fora business man to understand, viz: Interest, Discount, Loss and Gain, Equa sions, Exchange, etc. etc. Terms of Tuition. Book keeping by Double and Single Entry, as applied to every variety of business, both prosperous and adverse. Commercial Calcu lations, and Commercial Law Lectures, inclu ding the use of Books S4O 00 Penmanship for 20 lessons 5 00 For lessons without limit ID 00 Tho above fees are payable invariably in ad vance. The importance of this rule must ap pear obvious, as students entering for an un limited period, with the privilege of reviewing at any time during life, without extra charge. This School is in perpetual session, having no vacation : hence students may enter at any time, and pursue their studies without inter ruption. Merchants and business men will be supplied with competent book keepei’S by applying at this establishment. No pupil will ever receive a diploma who is not well qualified to discharge the duties of the accountant. Good board and lodging can be obtained at $8 per week. Matlicmulleal Depart incut. In connection with this Institution is a Math ematical Department, conducted by W. Ferrcl, A. M., in which is taught a thorough course of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. Course of Instruction. — Arithmetic, Al gebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Surveying in all its branches, with the use of instruments, and field exercise; Topographical Drawing; Descriptive Geometry, Shades and Shadows, Linear Perspective; Projections of all kinds; Analytical Geometry, and the Differential and Integral Calculus; Mechanics, with Applica tions to Machinery aud Engineering, Magnet ism, Electricity, Optics, Navigation and As tronomy. The student may pursue a partial or lull course, at his option—and special attention will be given to such practical branches as are useful to the Surveyor, Architect, Engineer, kc. Terms —From $5 to $7 50 per month. Address Southern Commercial Uollegc, Nash ville, Tenu. Nashville, Dec. 1855. DANCING ACADEMY. ALLEN V. ROBISON, I >KGS leave to notify those who expected to become JL > patrons to his second eoitrso in Dancing, that from the extreme biul weather, und other unfortunate eircuin- Htuuces, such us failures of the ears, Ac., prevented him from meeting his first ap|ointnicnt, hut will be prompt in meeting his other appointments. And having distrili uted his circulars in many families, ho is in hopes they will bear hi mind that next Friday Evening i* the second appointment Cur tin Aseombly, and will be the first one given—as the time lor the first one has passed—though all will lie given ns expressed on the Curd* of invitation which will only prolong the time, two weeks longer.— And feeling under many obligations to the citizens of Columbus and vicinity for tlie very liberal patronage heretofore extended G> Inin in his profession, begs again to notify them that ho will resume his Lessons on .Satur day Morning next, (the 26th instant), 9 o'clock. And be ing alone now, (tho partnership haring lieeu dissolved by mutual consent.) Barents und Guardians may rest assur ed that no pains will he spared, in aiding their children in all the branches of politeness: and a due regard will l>e paid to their morals. Columbus. Jan.. 26,1854. lawlw COLUMBUS, (LA.. FEBRUARY 16, 1856. CARRIAGE REPOSITORY, EAST SIDE OF OGLETHORPE ST., Between the “Perry” and “Oglethorpe” Hotels, and di rectly opposite Temperance Hull. ( OIiUM BITS, GKO It C 51A. \\rK have now in store ami receiving the ryffjf .IKjrf . IT best and most extensive stock of velii cles to he found in tills country, comprising CALECHES AND MOCK CALECHES, of finest and richest finish, und most elegant appearance. BERLINS AND C OACHES, ol latest styles and every variety. ItOCIi. AAV AYS AND HAROCCHES, ol every known pattern aud shape, suitable for ono or two horses, and complete assortment of Top and No-Top BUGGIES AND WAGONS, of the latest and most fashionable styles now used. Th.i loot that the well known aud highly esteemed work of JAMLt M. QUIXBY & CO. as well u.s that of other makers ot tlie highest reputation, can bo found only At our house, and tluit all our sloek is made up un der tho personal direction of Mr. H.C McKee, (whose long experience guarantees its quality) enables us to offer better work and at lower prices, than arti cles of the same quality can be sold tor l.y any other dea ler in this country ; and quite as low as they can lie af forded in New York city. J?or proof of which werespoct fully invite ull who wish to purchase, to call and sec us. We are selling at the very lowest rates, for cash or ap proved credit, and always ask our selling prices, so our customers and strangers as well, may rely on being honestly and fairly dealt with. Eve ry article is warranted to be strictly as represented, and satisfaction guaranteed to tul: MeKKE & ROBERTS, N. B.—Having the best regular set of Carriage workmen to lie found in this country, we are pre* pared, as heretofore, to do all kinds of repairing; at the lowest possible rates, with the utmost, promptness and in tin- best manner. McK. 4; It. January 28. ly MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE. Lumpkin, Git. riHi li Trustees ol'this institution take pleasure in un- L flouncing to tin- public that they have secured the Allowing faculty, to tako charge of the College, at the openingofthe next term. FACULTY: Col. Augustus Aidou, A. M. President—Professor of En glish Literature and Ancient Languages. Rev. F. X. Forster, a. ii.—Professor of Natural Science and Mathematics. Miss Aim K. Aldcn, Instructress in French and Bota ny aid Principal of Preparatory Department. —. Professor of Vocal and Instrumental .Music. This institution is located in one of the most beautiful and healthy villages of South Western Georgia; owned by the Masonic Fraternity, and under its supervision; it is kept free from all sectarian bias—at the same time, re quisite erne is taken to secure to the pupils projier moral, as well as mental training. The next'session will open on the second Monday in January next. The Classes will then be organized, and will progress as heretofore. Boarding can be obtained in tho host families of the place, where the students w ill he surrounded by the safe guards and amenities of tlie famftietvcirtde. Tlie rates oftuition aud board, are as low as those of fered by any similar Institution in this part of tho State. The College is furnished with anew aud complete set of Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus, Globes. Maps, Charts, Ac.: in fine with everything necessary for illus tration in tlie several departments of Natural and Expe rimental Srienees- The College Building is so wronged that the Depart ments will he kept entirely separate, each occupying its respective rooms. Arrangements are now in progress to secure for the Music Department, a gentleman of the highest grade of abilities and moral character. AVe invite the patronage of a liberal ami discerning public, being assured, from the character and reputation of those constituting the Faculty, and the ample facilities for instruction now actually in possession of the Institu tion, that every pledge we make shall be redeemed, every inducement we offer will prove to be a fact; and that our Institution ran challenge comparison with the proudest in tlie land. Persons desiring fu.ither information in regard to the College, will please address L. M. Cox, Lumpkin, or Rev. F. ,X. Forster, Cuthbert, Oa., who will furnish them with Circulars, Ac. Jan. 23 ts ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES. IMIK undersigned designs opening a Private Academy . for Young Ladies in Baton ton, Putnan county. Oa., on Wednesday, January 9tli. 1856. In the Literary Department tho course of study will be extensive and liberal. The Latin, French, German aud Spanish Languages will he taught if desiml. The Ornamental Department will include Music on the Piano, Harp. Organ and Guitar. Also, Drawing, Painting, and Embroidery in all its branches. A complete apparatus will he furnished in order to af ford ample illustrations in the Natural Sciences. Musical instruments will be provided, so that eaeli pupil may have tlie means of daily practice in addition to the regular lesson. Tlie number of pupils will lie limited to 36. Tuition per annum, $125 <Hi; huif in adimnce, and tlie balance at the end of tlie year. Attention Is railed to the following advantages: First, tlie pupil receives a much larger share of attention, than when the school is large and overgrown. Second, in addition to the regular course of study, she can make such a selection from the languages, and the Ornamental Department, as time and choice may dictate, without extra charge. Third, the low rate of tuition, compared with that of other schools. The usual charge ter tile English branches. i5...540 *Hi Music 20 00 Latin (Extra) 26 no French •• 20 00 Drawing aud Painting 25 00 Embroidery 25 00 Making the aggregate 0f... §lB6 06. To this mid the extra charges made for the use o* in struments, stationery. Ac., and the amount will not fall j tar short of S2OO, whereas, in the plan adopted in this l Academy, the charge for those is $125 leaving ndifference j of SSO to $75 in its favor. Pens, ink. paper, slates, pencils. Ac., gratis. Books, sheet music, Drawing, Painting and Embroidering mate rials furnished at the usual rates. Persons desiring farther information, or wishing to on ] ter their daughters or wards, may address me. for the ! present, at Lumpkin, Stewart County, (In. | Jan 23. I. R. BRANHAM. CHEROKEE BAPTIST COLLEGE, Cassville, Georgia. U|MIE first. Term of this Institution will begin oil the JL first .Monday in February, 1K56, under the direction i of the following Faculty. I Rev. Thomas Hamiiu't, Chairman and Professor of Ancient Languages, i Rev. William U. Uomsrt, Professor of Mathematics. Rev. B. W. Whildkn. Professor of Belles Letters and English Literature. ’ Rev. W. 11. Roiiem', Pro lent. Professor of Natural Science. Rev. B. W. Wnii.iiK.v, pro tern. Professor of Moral Philosophy and Intellectual Science. Other Professors will he elected as soon as the wants of the college require it. Board and lodging can lie procured at a hoarding house [ or in private families, at from eight to ten dollars per 1 month. Tuition. In Academic department, per your .<2B ‘Si In College department, per year 34 00 Scholaraliip*. The Board of ‘Trustees are now offering to sell scholar ships for four years at sl*Bl OP Scholarships for sixteen years, at 246 00 Thus mailing tuition merely nominal The annual commencement will take place on Tburs , day after the first Saturday in July. Locution. Cassville is a healthy location. Our college buiidtug ! is situated three quarters of a mile from the village, and is a commodious building. Here young men will he comparatively free free the allurement* of fashionable lire, the baneful influence of grog stiiqis, and the cX|h,s ures of a mixed population. An.v information, as well as cotalogU"s, can he obtained on application to the undersigned, or any of the faculty. JOHN 11. RICE, December 31. Secretary Board of Trustees. RARE CHANCE FOR SMALL CAPITAL. I- OFFER for sale a uploaded set of Tin tiers’ Tools and Ma chines, with as line a set of Patterns as there is in the j state, very low for cash or good notes and security, pny ’ able Ist January next. Ten per cent, off for cash. A bargain ran be bad by early application. Also, a first rate set of M'ool Cards, with all appertain ing machinery, us gfssl as new. Call soon or you lose a bargain. J. J- TODD, February U. ‘26 Broad Street. PRIVATE BOARDING. MRS. C. It. WILLIAMS, on Jackson Street, 111 front of the residence of Mr. I*. MrCluren. is prepared to accommodate n few day hoarders. I February 9. lw East Alabama Female College, Tuskkguk, Macon County, Aliiama. IOC AT El) in Tuskegee, a village fat-lamed for its j healthful climate and refined society, the college is easy of access from east aud west by the Montgomery and West Point Rail Road which passes at the distance of tom* miles, und from the upper and lower country by excellent roads. The public muy feel assured that the high standard of education here adopted will never be lowered. It is our determination to present at all times an institution whose facilities for instruction shall justly claim lor it a posi tion among the first in tlie country. These are, an ele gant and commodious edifice, erected nt a cost of sonic forty thousand dollars—a large and aide corps of instruc tors—a well selected library—a good apparatus and a ca binet, prepared with special reference to the wants of the l college. The hoarders enjoy peculiar advantages. They have the privilege of membership in ti literary society, meet, ing weekly for rehearsals, reading and exorcises in com position. One hour on Sabtxxth afternoon* is spent liy them in giving nn analysis of the morning sermon, anil in other exercises designed to cultivate a taste for reli gious truth. They also attend monthly levees conducted by the governess and other members of the faculty. Their dormitories arc all carpeted, well warmed and ven tilated, und furnished with every needful comfort. Be sides hoarding at the same table with the President uud others of the Faculty, they are under the constant super vision of tho governess who directs them in all matters j pertaining totheir habits of study and recreation, and to I the cultivation of their manners. OFFICERS. Literary Department. Hnniiy A. Bacon, A. M., President, Mental anil Moral Science. | tiKonnt: W. Thomas. A. JL, Higher Mathematics and Ancient Languages. J. Kr'/.kczkowski. French, Italian anil German. Miss Inda Williams, Login, Rhetoric and History. Mrs. N. T. Taylor, English Branches. Miss M. E. Womack. Preparatory Classes. Musical Department. Dr. S. M. Bartlett. Principal. ftI'STAVUS Giestler.) Mrs. N. T. Taylor, -Assistants. Miss Lydia Root, J Or nn in eitt n 1 lie pa rtnien t. Miss L. If. Reid, Principal. Miss Assistant. llourtliug; Department. Miss L. H. Reid, Governess. Mr. Sampson Lamer, Steward. Mrs. Emily K. Lanier, Stewardess. •Mrs. Lucinda Patton, Assistant and Nurse. Calender. First Term, l'roio Sept. 23d to Dec. 23d, inclusive. YVinter Vacation, from Doc.24th to Jan. 7th, inclusive. Second Term, from Jan. Bth to April Bth, inclusive. Third Term, from April 9th to July 9th, Inclusive. Summer Vacation, from July 10th to Sept. 22(1. inclusive. Commencement of 1856, on Wednesday, July 9th. Necessary Expenses. Primary Classes per term S 7 oo I) & C do 16 06 A & B do 13 00 College do 16 66 Board, including lights and w ashing pr. term, 30 00 Books, stationery, materials, Ac., furnished at |ow prices. Extra Expenses. Modern Languages, per term $7 00 Drawing, Embroidery, Chenille, JVax or Fancy Work, per term 9 06 Water Colors, per term 10 00 Oil Painting, jier term 13 (8) Piauo, Guitar.or Violin, per term 16 60 Use of Instruments for lessons and practice, ]K'r term 2 50 Harp, including use of instrument, per term... 25 00 Those who design entering for the first time at the be ginning of the next term, will find it to their advantage to correspond with the President on that subject. November 21, 1855. ts Texas Real Estate Brokerage, COLLECTING AND LAND AGENCY. RAYMOND, FREEMAN & CO., ATTOIIIYiiYS AT LAW, CITY OK AUSTIN, TEXAS. HOMES ill Texas, and safe in vestments obtained . through this Agency. Fidelity to tlie interests of non-residents. Registers of Lunds for sale in all parts of the State; full exhibits of title and accurate deseri|>- tions, also, Registers of Town and City Lot*. Lands lo cated, bought and sold. Claims against tlie State or indi viduals collected or adjusted, and remittances made by exchange on New Orleans or any of the Northern cities, if desired. Taxes paid on land situated in any part of the State. A thorough and intimate knowledge of the country and laud system, insures superior locations and tlie best titles. Strangers looking at Texas limy always have some leading items und useful hints at the office of this Agency. Registers open for examination. AKii-ln tlie beginning of her revolution in 1836, Texas offered large bounties, in land, to volunteers who might serve in her armies. We can now offer to the survivors sand heir* of those Who thus served, the recovery of all l the lands promised by tho government of Texas. Our advantages are such, that we are prepared to investigate and prosecute all Texas claims, for land or money, re gardless of their date. We give particular attention to the recovery of property illegally or unwarrantably dis posed of by agents or administrators; to tho investiga tion of tlie rights Os heirs, devisees or legatees, and to the settlement of estatc.B To persons having Lund Certificates for Location, we can offer particular inducements. Our thorough and in timate knowledge of the vacant lands and surveys of the State, obtained in many instances from personal inspec tion, insures the most favorable locations. Close atten tion to the land system of Texas for a number of years, and an accurate know ledge of the different classes of titles, together with a large amount of land registered in our office for sale, enables us to furnish prompt aud re liable information and assistance to persons desiring good homes, and to offer superior advantages to those wishing to make safe and profitable Investments. We are offering for sale lauds in every part of the State, improved and unimproved, of every quality, and in tracts L> suit purchasers—town and city pro|*Tty— in short, every kiln! of real estate, on tile most favorable terms. If desired, we will examine land in an.v part of tlie State, and ascertain its value. YYe invite the attention ol‘persons having land or tow n property in Texas for sale, to our office, as furnishing a cheap and effective mode of advertising ; and of mercan tile houses and individuals, to tlie collecting branch of our business, as a medium for prompt and efficient col lections. RAYMOND. FREEMAN A GO. tkcenbsr 18 —ts SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY', FKKDONIA, GUAMIIEHH COUNTY. ALA. IG. F. HILL, Eisq., Principal and Proprietor, Maj. N. W. ARMSTRONG, Graduate of tlie) Htitte Military Academy, sonth Carolina, > Assistants. Dn. PUTNAM A Cad. J. 8. BARKER, A. 11.) rpilE Fourth Scholastic Year of this Academy coin- I me need on Mouday, January 16th 1855, and will con j titiue in session during tbrty weeks. As this Academy received very liberal assistance from tlie Stato at the last session of tlie Legislature, there will be no charge for tuition. On entering tlie Institution, an initiation fee of twenty doilurs w ill lie required of each Cadet, except such as come under the the following pro vision, viz: Each county in the State of Alabama is entitled to send one Cadet free of charge. Such Cadet to he selected by the Judge of Probate and County Commissioners, from •uch men as are talented, deserving and of good moral character. Orphans should receive the preference. COURSE OF STUDIES. Spelling. Reading, Writing. Arithmetic, Grammar. Geography and History. Algebra,Geometry ; Plain, Descriptive and Analytical i Trigonometry, Calculus, Shadows uud Perspective, Natu ral and Moral Philosophy,Chemistry,Conveyancing. Con stitutional Law, Ancient lam gunge*; French, Civil mid Military Engineering. Surveying, Mechanics and As tronomy. Tactics will lie taught at sneli times as not to Interfere with the regular studies. The discipline will be enforced. UNIFORM. Dress Cost of Grey CndetClotli, standing collar, trimmed ’ witli convex metallic buttons aud sixteenth-inch black ! cloth, according the usual style; Punts of Grey Cloth, | xvith black stripe on the outer seam one and an eighth i inches In width—to be worn till the first of May. White Pants from Ist May till September. The uniform is not to he worn except on general pa ■ rades. and *nch special occasions as the Jlilitary Instructor j may direct. The Academy Buildings are large and well arranged, : and the location is eminently healthy. Board can lie procured from eight to ten dollars a month, i The principal will so direct the education of his pupils I as, if jsissible, to make them practical and useful men. The experience and qualifications of the instructors will entitle this Institution, in a high degree, to public confidence. F. A. ZACHARY', jlv-d lio Secretary of the Hoard of Visitot H. IRISH POTATOES. i .1/5 Barrels veliow Irish Potatoes, received and fur sale by JAMES LUKIN. J THE BRITISH PERIODICALS, AND THU FARMBR’S GfUIDH. Great reduction in tho price of tho latter publication.” L. Scott & Cos., New York, continue to publish the fol lowing leading British Periodicals, viz: THE LONDON QUARTERLY (Conservative). THE EDINGBURGU REVIEW (Whig). THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW (Free Church). the WESTMINSTER REVIEW (Liberal). BLACKWOOD’S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE (Tory). r 11| I E great and important events —Religious, Political, l 1,11,1 Military—nnw agitating thenations of the Old World, give to these Publications an interest aud ralue they never before possessed. They occupy a middle ground between the hastily written news items, crude speculations, and flying rumors of the newspaper, and tin l ponderous Tome of the historian, written long after tlio living interest in tlio facts ho records shall have pUMscil away. The progress of the V\ ar in the East occu pies a large •apace* in their pages. Brery movement is closely criticised, whether of friend or of foe, and all short-comings fearlessly pointed out: The letters from the. Crimea and from the Baltic in Blackwood’s Magazine, from two of its most popular contributors, give u more intelligible and reliable account of the movements of the great belligerents that can elsewhere be found. 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This work is not the old “Book of the Farm.*’ Remittances for any of the above publications should always be addressed, post-paid, to the Publishers, LEONARD, SCOTT & CO., Xo. 54 Gobi Street, New York. BROWN’S NEW HOTEL. Opposite the Passenger Depot, Macon, Ga. Is now open for the recaption of the traveling public, sojourner and citizen, under the following programme of administration : t Proprietors. B. F. Dense, Superintendent. FJIHIB new Hotel has much to render it attrac -1 live to the way-farer, who may visit Macon on pleasure or business, Hs location is opposite to the New Basse 11 gerJutsL Uepoton 41 Ii Street, and at a convenient distance from the Wan* Houses and business part of the city. To fami lies and others who tarry but 21 few hours in the place, Brown’s Hotel will furnish all needful accommodation* without delay ami expensed - Omnibus transportation to distant hotels. The Rooms are large, airy and well ventilated, many of them having communicating doors, and suitable for par ties and families. The Furniture is entirely new and of the most improv ed style of hotel equipment. TheOnlinary Department will le under the special care of that well known and efficient Caterer, Mr. E. Isaacs. The General Suprrintcndcace and Reception Depart incuts confined to Mr. 11. F. Dense, long and favorably known sis the popular Superintendent of the Floyd House of Macon. His Lady will give her attention to the com fort of the Ladies who may sojourn at, or visit the House. Meals will always be in readiness on the arrival of the different Kail Road Trains. The Bar will lx* supplied with the choicest Wines and Liquors. A Livery Stable and Barber Shop are also adjunct* of the Hotel. The house is furnished with Gnsnnd with Bath Rooms. Under the various arm ligaments the Proprietors flatter themselves that they will he ah/e to supply every reason ab/e want of their guests and estab/ish for their House the reputation of a “first e/ass iloteb” The public pat ronage is respectfu//y so/icited. E. E. BROWN, janHtf E. ISAACS. NEW ( O-PAKTNEKSHIP. MARBLE YARD, J. H. MADDEN &. THOMAS KINNEY, | I AV E foiwil a co-pftrtnnrsliip filv tlie pnrpoM of car - .11 ryjiig on the ImMiic** of Mai liie Culling, Granite Work, At t!in obi stiiuil of J. H. Madden, 152 Broud Street, Columbus, Ga., as veil us tlie new stand of J. H. Madden on Oglethorpe st.. where tlicy will at all times lie found, ready to re reive and promptly to execute all orders given to them. They pledge tlieuiselvus to satisfy ull who patronize them in material, Workmanship and quick lies* of exe eulion. they will keep constantly on hand Cement anil Cluster of Paris. IKON of the newest patterns always procured on the most ad vantKguous and reasonable terms. All who know Madden, know him to he a workman of taste and judgment. Those who wish to show respect to the •■dear ones depur'ed’ will find it to their ndvan tage to give the new firm a call. Fell 15 To PliysirlaiiN anil Citizens of Georgia. VN'EW I’III.NGII’LE lor tlie treatment of all febrile affeetions has been discovered by a talented Fbysi ciaii of New York. This discovery involves anew princi ple by w liiel, tlie too positive condition of the system cal led Fever, is elmnged to tli® normal or healthy state di rerlly and w ithout joss of vitality. This valuable remedy is called Negative Electric Fluid, and is prepared by X. W. .Seat, M I), New York. It is extensively used m tlie hospitals in France, uud bus been extensively used in the practice of a number of the most talented members of the medical fraternity. The atten tion ol Physicians is most respectfully solicited to the virtues of this medicine In the treatment of Fevers. Try il und you will never quit its use. It is fur superior to Norwood's Tincture, fur reducing tho pulse. Tills asser tion will be proven by one single trial. A lull description of the treatment ot Fevers by the nm ol’ Dr. N. \V. Seat's Negative Electric Fluid, from the pen of the discoverer, will be published in tho columns of tile Sun, in tile course of the present week. The Negative Electric Fluid is for sals at the Drug Stores of Dnilforth & Nagel, and Brooks A Chapman, in Cnlginhus, February I. HOB SALE ON CONSIGNMENT. It ICON Sides. Hums. Seed Oats, and Corn. By ) HUGHES & DANIEL. Jan is—ft’ TOBACCO. A•) Boxes Tobacco, various brands, received and for / f.) sale by JAMES LIGON. LEAF LARD. )UST received aud for sale 160 barrels, bull barrels aud kegs beat A No. 1, new Leaf I .aril. For sale by Dee. 15—If JAMES LfllON._ NEW CO-PART NICK SHIP. f IUtE undersigned have entered into the GUDCKIt Y 1 BUSINESS, under the firm and name of HIDG - WAY, CLECKLKY A CO. AVe will keep constant ly on hand a large sloek **l choice Groceries. I) A. RIDGWAY,’ A. D C’LKCKLEY, M. D. DONEY, j,„Btf H M. CLEOKLEY WANTED, I>Y a young man who can give the very is-st reference, I it situation as BOOK KEEFER or SALESMAN in any respectable establishment. Apply at lliia office. February 8. 2t fIHAKKR GARDEN NEED. ATKW. cheap, as good as tlie best, warranted fresh, now on hand and to arrive, at J. J. TODD’S, I Deember 11 26 Broad Street. {NO. i3.