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fgljE failg § UII, IBY THOMAS DE WOLF. ... „ i!<heil daily at Five Dollar.* a. year. Where the sub ■ j tion is m.-ule for less than a year, at the rate of M'ifiv Cents a month. Single eopies. Five Cents. ADVERTISING RATES. 1 i ivertiseuients will he inserted at Five Cents a line tirst insertion, and Three Cents a line for each subse , t insertion Df the same—to lx* paid for when the •crtisement i nunded into the office. COXTH.UT ADVt.RTI.SKKS. .. a .j uf ,i exceeding 5 lines, not renewable, will be ’ led three months lor $4, six months for SU, or one J ‘*■ , r ill) Time agreed upon to bo paid for before the I Scrtiscinent is put in type ] i ivcrtiseiuents not exceeding ten lines, renewable at ’ sure, inserted at S2O a year—to be }':i<l tor quarterly oh'crtisetacuU of 20 lines, renewable at pleasure, iu -1 I'.d atidO a year —payable quarterly in advance. * v ..tniet advertisements exceeding 20 lines, will be I ’ .red at the rate of $lO for for every additional ten * “Sparable quarterly in advance. t ‘jverlisements or notices, occupying a place between v “idiu” matter and advertisements, will be charged ~ c v n ts a line for every insertion. UNIVERSITY OF OBOR6IA. Atiikxs. December IS, 1855. !i’ exercise* ol'tliiS Institution will recommence on i,.. lijtli day of January nqxt, and cuutiuue untii the Au nst, when there will be a week's vacation, after h studies will be resumed until the Winter vacation, doling on the first of November. X'j.,. fallowing able and experienced offii ors entnpriao 9 (’allege Faculty —who are expected hi be at their 9i- ill the zealous discharge of their duties. Xiciizn Church, l>.President and Professor of Poiiti -9 venom v and Mental Philosophy. 9 lines P. Wwddcl. A. M„ Professor of Ancient hangnages Ml Literature Xt illiauiT. Brantley, n. D.. Professor ot B lies hettres, of Christianity and History. heConte, M.Professorwi Natural soiences and Helier of French. Nffi Ilium Leroy Broun, a. it.. Professor oi Mathematics, Am .Haitiy unit Civil Engineering. SimrlesS. Venable, A. ir., Professor of Natural Pliiloso iih- and Chemistry. ‘■inn Joseph It. Lumpkin, i.i„ n.. Professor of Law. ■Mi.uiiel lee. M. D. Terrell, Professor of Law. 9l illiam Henry Waddell, A. m.. Tutor in Ancient Lail rjt •■(CS, Balm W. Park, A. M., Tutor in Mathematics. tii|ilieauts for admission are recommended to lie pres iii id the bejiiuning of the term. f ipails and Guardians may feel Satisfied that their ar nail wards can here obtain a thorough education. Jim,. M ti ASBUHV 11 I’LL. See'ry. jteorgia Female College. JaiiilS Institution is organized uiidor four I regular departments of Instruction, viz : tie Collegiate, the Academic, the department | Languages, and the Ornamental Hepavt ii [’tit. I In the Collegiate department, is taught ev er'thing that is necessary for the full devel o intent of the mental powers/ the Common | miles being kept in constant review. I In the Academic department, is taught v lutevev may be necessary for preparing the jjlpil to enter advantageously upon her fol -1(L'! career. Tin the department of Languages, Latin, (icek and French are taught, af lie Ornamental department comprises the tA Schools of Music and Design. In the fl-iner, instruction is given upon all the usual iidruments, while in the latter, every variety oj Drawing, Painting, &c. is taught, MTlie location (Madison, Morgan County,) swirls unrivalled for its social and religious plivileges, and for the salubrity of its climate. ■The Young Ladies board in Private Families, \tflierc they receive all those offices ofmater iij! care and kindness which arc necessary for tloir health and comfort. ■ The next term commences on Monday the Sili of .January. ■ ( atalogues may be obtained by applying to ether of the officers. It. D. HILLARY, Sec y of Faculty. ■ Madison, Nov. 14th, 1855. I.AFAYETTE FEMALE COLLEGE. r|M IE First Session, for 185 G, will commence J on Monday the 21st of January, and close <iT the 2d of July. ‘ FACULTY. J. F. Bledsoe, Principal. Miss M. E. Hotchkiss, Assistant Lit. Dept, 4 “ Pre. “ •lili. Norman, Professor of Music. J Rates of Tuition Per Annum. Pfimary class SIG 00 Preparatory class 25 00 First year in regular course 32 00 9t three years each “ 40 00 Fr each Language 20 00 (sic on the Piano, including use of In- Rstruinent .10 00 Anisic on the Harp, including use of In strument 05 00 Misic on the Guitar 40 00 ■cidcntal Expenses, 1 00 ■Tlie Latin and Greek Languages will be tijiglit, as a part of the regular course, to all v|ri desire them. j Instruction will be given in Drawing, Pnin ti ig, Embroidery, Wax and Paper Flowers at tl e usual rates. ■ Vocal music will be taught to the whole $ Itool, free of charge. 1 \ (imig ladies can be accommodated with 1 aiding in the family of the Principal, or in r Rpectable families, at ten dollars per mouth, I cry tiling furnished except lights and tow el: ■ Parents and guardians living at a distance, 9’ ‘'equested to appoint an agent in La Fay ®F'’’ who shall make all purchases of clothing, ■ i°r their daughters or wards. ■ Pi'ol. J. B. Norman is an experienced and ■ccosstul teacher of music, and is prepared to Igpe instruction in the art of Composition, and thorough Bass, to advanced pupils. I he Institution is supplied with a Harp, and th new Pianos. Miss Hotchkiss, who lias not, heretofore, en connected with the Institution, comes to highly recommended, as a teacher of rare ahftcations. Among other testimonials the lowing letter from Prof. Newman, of Union liege. New York, is an ample guarantee for f ability and efficiency : Union College, Dee. 211, 1855. Hear Sill—ln reply to your iuquiry, I old say, Miss Hotchkiss, l know to be cini -111 y ‘lhalified for teaching. Her scolarship general and very thorough. She is enter- 9 |s|l, B h’hd ambitious— loves to teach, and on ■•'whole, is the best qualified for it of any 9 ,v n evct ‘ instructed. I speak thus conti y, because she was a pupil of mine some ■if or live years. Truly yours, 9. JOHN NEWMAN. pon the general principle that nothing tends •'i o to impair and dostroy the intellect, than ■porhclal habits ol’ study, no young lady, in ■I- Institution will be permitted to take up ®i b<“s beyond the grasp other mind, or to ad -9’ trorn a lower to a higher class until she ~f thoroughly mastered all that precedes.— 9>f mind that has not comprehended common ■limnetic and English Grammar, is but poor ■ ‘Piahfted to grapple with the intricacies of ■•’ lngher mathematics, or the subtleties of ■•'apliysics. 9 invite patronage, and we intend to de -9 v .'‘ 11; but we do not promise to make scliol -9 111 a day. While modern soienee lias al -9? a ? unn 'bdated time and space, the mind ■ ons only its original qualities and eapabil- W’- lHe intellect, in its onward progress, I . I dependent upon the principles of asso n !ll, n, the powers of judgement and memory, ■'ll advancement in knowledge now. as it has T r hep n. is slow, jan4. ftfrf fail]) £it. VOL. I.! McCORMICK COLLEGE, (MALE AND FEMALE.) Opelika, Russell County, Alabama. Building for this Institution is now 4 completed, and the Board of Directors invite the attention of Parents and Guardians to the advantages offered by Prof. McCormick, for the education of both sexes. By the McCormick System of Education, the reasoning powers arc more expanded and better cultivated in five months than by tire old system in live years. Legitimate Education is the object of this College ; without the aid of Theology, Music, duplicity, begging, fashion or foolery in any shape whatever. Three Rules will be rigidly enforced: Ist, early and punctual attendance ; 2d, to learn very fast; 3rd,, to behave remarkably well. Tl.c 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 yrculnatts, 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 : l’Klt TERM or FIVE callndau months. Orthography, &e sls 00 Arithmetic, English Grammar, &c 25 00 Mathematics, &c., with use of Inst’m’ts. 37 50 Double these rates will be charged for every , day that a student may be unnecessarily ab sent. After students are well learned in the Na- j tural Sciences, they will be allowed to enter : any ancient or modern Language at $25 per term. D! RKOTOftY: Walter (1. Williams, President of tin: Board, i •Fames R. Green, David Lockhart, Jolm R. Page, A. 15. Bennett, 11. S. Brownfield, Ihos. B. bogus, L. J. McCormick, President of College, Prof. Mathematics, &e. N. 15.—McCormick’s Arithmetic and Key (the largest ever published,) for sale by Win. Kay, Agent, Atlanta and Ncwnan, Ga., and by I). Watson & Son, Opelika, Ala. Jan. 23, 1850. Southern Commercial College, NO. 4MI CHERRY ST. NASHVILLE, TEEN. Cluirttred by tlie General Assembly of file State. riIHE above Institution is permanently loca -4 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. Rook Kcriiiug. Tiiis Department is under the immediate su pervision of the President of the College, who is a practical book keeper, having had many years experience in sonic of the largest count ing houses in the Union. Commercial Law. This branch is under the superintendence of John A. McEwcn, Esq., member of the Nash ville Bar, who is too widely known as a lawyer and orator to require any further notice at our hands. The course of instruction embraces both Reading and Lectures. Lectures will be delivered at night, so as not to interfere with his professional engage ments. Mercantile Calculations. These are taught by William Ferret, A. M., and embraces every species of calculations necessary for a 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 10 00 The 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 ol’ 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 witli competent book keepers bv applying at this establishment. No pupil will ever receive a diploma who is not well qualified to discharge tho duties of the accountant. Good hoard and lodging can be obtained at $3 per week. Mat liematleni Department. In connection with this Institutions a Math ematical Department, conducted by W. Ferret, 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, witli 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 and Engineering, Magnet ism, Electricity, Optics, Navigation anil As tronomy. The student may pursue a partial or full course, at his option —and special attention will be given to sucli practical branches ns are useful to the Surveyor, Architect, Engineer &c. Terms —From $5 to $7 50 per month. Address Southern Commercial College, Nash ville, Tenn. Nashville, Dec. 1855. .... —— .. i DANCING ACADEMY. AMi LAN V. ROBISON, I)KUS leave In notify those who expected to berofeo j patron! to his second course In Dnncinir, that from the extreme bad weather, and other unfortunate circum stances, such ns failures of the curs, i c., prevented him from niccliiiF his first appointment, hut will lie prompt in mooting liis other appointments. And hnrinir distrib uted his circulars in many familiCH, he ii In hopes they , will bear in mind that next Friday Kvcniug Is the second i appointment ffir an Assembly, and will be the first one given—as the time lor the first oue lias passed—though . all will he given as expressed on the Cards of invitation which will uuly prolong the time, two weeks longer.— t And feeling nndcr iiianv obligations to the citizens of Columbus and vicinity for the very liberal patronage heretofore extended to him in his profession, hogs again to notify them that he will resume hi* Lessons on Satur day Morning next, (tiro 20th instant),9 o'clock. And be ing alone now. (the partnership having been dissolved by mutual consent.) Parents and Guardians may rest assur ed that no paius will lie spared, in aiding their children in all the brunches of politeness: and a due regard will tie paid to their morals. Columbus. Jan.. 20. 1854. law4w COLUMBUS, GA.. FEBRUARY 21, lSsti. CARRIAGE REPOSITORY, EAST SIDE OF OGLETHORPE ST., Between tho ‘-Perry” and “Oglethorpe' 1 Hotels, and di rectly opposite Temperance Hall. coiiUMinig, <j i’.oiui ia. WK have now in store ami receiving the rvy iKtf , best and most extensive stock of velii vies to lie found in this country, comprising CALECHES AND MOCK CALECHES, ol finest and richest finish, and most elegant appearance, BERLINS AND COACHES, ol latest styles and every variety. ROCKAIVAYS AND BAROUCHES, ol every known pattern arid shape, suitable for one or two horses, and complete assortment of Top and No-Top BUGGIES AND WAGONS, of the latest and most fashionable styles now used. Tim fact that tin-well known and highly esteemed work of JAMES M. ql'TNlsy A- Cos. as well as that of other makers of the highest reputation, can lie found only at our konst-, and that all our stock is made up un der (lie personal direction of Mr. 11. C Mqixee, (wlmso long experience guarantees its qualify! enables (is t,, offer I better work and ut lower prices, than arti cles of the same quality can lie sold for by any other dea ler in this country : and quite as lo’w as they can lie af forded in New York eit.v. For proof of which we respect fully invite all who wish to purchase, to rail and see us. We are selling at the very lowest rates, for cask 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 ke strictly as represented, and satisfaction guaranteed to all. McKEE .4 ROBERT)?, N. R.—Having the best regular set of Carriage workmen to bo found in this country, wo are pre pared, as heretofore, to do all kinds of repairing at the lowest possible rates, with the utmost, promptness and in tho best manner. MeK. ,4 R. January 2S. ly MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE. Lumpkin, Ga. rjlllETrustees of this institution take pleasure in an- J uouucing to the public that they have secured tiio following fuculty, to take charge of the College, at the i opening of the next term. r.UTi/rv: : fob Augustus Alden, a. m. President—Professor of F.n ----! glish Literature and Ancient Languages. Rev. F. X. Forster, A. M.—Professor of Natural Science i j and Mathematics. ; Miss Ann K. Alden. Instructress in French and Hota | nv hT.i! Principal of Preparatory Department. ■ . Professor of Vocal and Instrumental : Music. This institution is located in one of the most beautiful aud healthy villages of Bout li 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 csfiels taken to secure to ( lie pupils proper moral, as well as mental training. The next session will open on the second Monday in January next. The Classes will then hi l organized, and will progress as heretofore. Boarding can besilitnine.ri in the last families of the place, where the students w ill Lie surrounded by the safe guards and amenities of the families circle. Tlie rates ol’fuitinn and hoard, are its low as those of fered by any similar Institution in this part of the State, j The College is furnished with anew and complete set j of Chemical aud Philosophical Apparatus, Globes. Jlaps. I Charts, Are.: in fine with every tiling necessary for illits- 1 tration in the several departments of Natural and Expe rimental Seienees- Thc College Building is so arranged that tin- Depart- I ments w ill tie kept entirely separate, each occupying its i respective rooms. Arrangements are now in progress to secure for tin- i Music Department, a gentleman of the highest grade of ! abilities and moral character. We invite the patronage of a liberal and discerning 1 public, being assured, from the character and reputation ; of those cuAxt.it lit innthe. Faculty, aud the ample facilities I for instruction now actually in possession of the Institu- 1 tioil, that every pledge wo make shall be redeemed, every inducement w e offer will prove to he a fact: and that our Institution can challenge eompnrixnn with tin- proudest in the land. Persons desiring further information iu regard to tile College, will please address L. M. Cox. Lumpkin, or Rev. F. X. Forster. Cuthhcrf, (la., who w ill furnish them with : Circulars. && Jan.23tf ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES. r IMIE undersigned designs opening a Private Academy 1_ for Voting Ladies in Eatonton, Putnan county, (la., oil Wednesday, January 9th. 1850. in the Literary Department the course of study w ilt lie extensive and liberal. Tin- Latin, French. German and Spanish Languages w ill Ik- taught if desired. Thu Ornamental Depiu tm- nt w ill include Music on the Piano, Harp, Organ and Guitar. Also. Draw ing. Painting, and Embroidery in all its branches. A complete apparatus will lie furnished in older to af ford ample illustrations in tin- Natural Sciences. Musical instruments will be provided, so that each pupil may have the menus of daily practice in addition to the regular lesson. Tlic number of pupils w ill l.e limited to tki. Tuition perannum. $125 oil; half in addJim-e.anil the balance at the end of the year. Attention Is called to the following advantages: First, the pupil receives a much larger shun 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 oftiiition, compared with that of i ol her seln Nils. The usual charge for the English branches, i5...540 00 ; Music 20 00 Latin (Extra) 2 i oo French -‘ 20 00 Drawing and Painting 25 oo Embroidery 25 oo Making the aggregate of SIBO 00. To this told the extra charges mode for tin-use i>r in struments, stationery, ,to- and the amount will not fall far Short of S2OO, whereas, in the plan adopted in this Academy, the charge for those is $125 leaving a difference of SSO tn $75 in its favor. I’cns, ink, paper, slates, pencils. Ac., gratis. Rooks, sheet music. Drawing, Painting and lln I ‘laddering mate rials furnished at the usual rates. Persons desiring further information.or wishing to en ter thoir daughters or wards, may address ntc, for the present, at Lumpkin. Stewart.(Vantv,Ga. .Inn 20. I. R. BRANHAM. (IIEROKEE BAPTIST COLLEGE, Cassville, Georgia. ritJIK first Term of this Institution will begin on the first Monday in February. IKSO, under the direction of the follow ing Fm-ully. Rev. Thomas 11 vmiiait, Chairman and Professor of Ancient Languages. Itev. William 11. Koiiicut, Professor of Mathematics. Rev. It. W. Wiiiuick. Professor iif Belles Letters and English Literature. Rev. W. 11. Roman-. Pro tom. Professor of Natural Science, j Rev. R. W. YYiiildr.v. pro tern. Professor of Moral Philosophy and Intellectual Science. | Other Professors w ill lie elected as soon as the wants of : ! the college require il. Board and lodging can lie procured at a hoarding house or in private families, at from eight to ten dollars per month. Tuition, In Academic department, per year ,<2S 0o 111 College deportment, per year 24 HO Scholarships. The Board ol’ Trustees an- now offering to sell scholar ships for four years ot ~.sloo IX’ Scholarships for sixteen years, at 240 ho Thus making tuition merely nominal The annual commencement will take place on Thurs day after the first Saturday in July. L ocntlon. Cassviile is a healthy location. Our college liniiding is situated three quarters of a mile from tlie village, utid is a commodious building. Hero young men will lie comparatively free free the allurements of fashionable life, the baneful influence of grog shops, and the expos ures of a mixed population. Any information, as well us catalogues, enu lie obtained , on application to tie- nndersignod, or any of the faculty. JUIIN 11. RICE. December 21. Secretary Board of Trustees. RARE CHANCE FOR SMALL CAPITAL. T OFFER fir sale a sphuded set of Tinners’ Tools and Ma • 1 chines, with ns tine a set of Pattern* ns there is in the State, very low for cash or good notes and security. pay I aide Ist January next. Ten per cent, off for cash. A bargain cau lx- liad hv early application. Also, a first rate set “f Wool Cards, w ith all appertain ing machinery, as gisvl as new. Call sis ill I.l* you lose a bargain. J. J. TODD, February fi. 20 Broad Street. PRIVATE BOARDING. M'itS. C. R, WILLIAMS, oil Jackson street, iu front of tho residence of Mr. I*. MeClaren. is prepared to accommodate a few day Ixmrdefs. Fehrimrv H. lw East Alabama Female College, Tiiskegkk, Macon Cocntv, At.iia.ma. 10CATKD in Tnsknjsft*, a village tar-liiirtuil for its j healthful climutu and refined society, the college is easy of access from east and west by the Montgomery ami West Point Kail Hoad which passes at the distance of four miles, and from the upper and lower country by excellent loads. The public may feel assured that the high standard of education here adopted will never la* lowered. It is onr determination to present at all time* an institution whose facilities for instruction shall justly claim for It a posi tion among the first in the country. These are. an ele gant and commodious edifice, erected at a cost of some forty thousand dollars —it large am! able corps of instruc tors —a well selected library—a good apparatus aud a ca binet. prepared with special reference to the wants of the : college. Tho boarders enjoy peculiar advantage*. They have the pri vilegc of membership in a literary society, meet ing weekly for rehearsals, reading and exercises iu com position. One hour on afternoon* is sja-nt by t hem in giving an analysis of the morning sermon, and in other exercises designed to cultivate a taste for reli gious truth. They also attend monthly hvvees conducted by the governess and other members of the faculty. Their dormitories ate all carpeted, well warmed amt ven tdated, and furnished with every needful comfort, in sides boarding at the same table with the President and others of the Faculty, tlu\V are under the constant super vision of the governess who directs them iu all matters pertaining to their habits of study and recreation, and to the cultivation of their manners. OFFICERS. Literary Department. ; Hknry A. Kacon, A. M.. President. Mental and Moral Science. (ißoma: \V. Thomas. A. M., Higher Mathematic* aud Ancient Languages. .1. Kr? v/.kowskl; French, Italian and Herman. Miss Ini>\ Williams. Logic, Rhetoric and History. Mrs. N. T. TaylOk. Fin glish Branches. Miss M. K. Womack. Preparatory Classes. Musical Department. Dr. S. M. Baktlktt, Principal. UUSTAVCS OIKSTLEIO Mi>. N. T. Taylor. Assistants. Miss Lydia Root, J Ornamental Depart mem. Miss L. IT. Rkid, Principal. Miss Assistant. Hoarding Department. Miss I*. 11. Rkid, (Inverness. . Mr. {sampso.n Lanier, Steward. Mrs. Emily K. Lanier, Stewardess. Mrs. Lucinda Pattoji, Assistant and Nurse. Calender* First Term, from Sept. 23d to Dec. 23d, inclusive. Winter Vacation, from Dee.24th to Jan. 7th, inclusive. Second Term, from Jan. Bth to April Btli, inclusive. Third Term, from April oth to July 9th, inclusive. Summer Vacation, from July 10th to Sept. 22d. inclusive. Commencement of TSoO, on Wednesday, July Ot h. Necessary Kr pc uses. Primary (Masses per term s 7 no D A C do 10 00 A .t R do 13 00 College tio ls 00 Hoard, including lights and washing pr. term. 30 00 flunks, stationery, materials, &c., furnished at jow prices. Extra Expenses. Modern Languages, per term S 7 00 Drawing, F’mbroidory.Chenillo. Wax or Fancy Work, per term 0 no Water Color*, per term 10 00 Oil Painting, per term 13 00 Piano, Ouitar,or Violin, per term If* ‘MI Cse of Instruments for lesson* aud practice. i per term J 50 Harp, including use of instrument, per term... 2 r > 00 Tlioso who design entering for the first time at the be ginning of the iuxt term, will find it to their advantage ! to correspond with (lie President on that subject. .November 21. 1-Sff Texas Real Estate Brokerage, COLLECTING AND LAND AGENCY. RAYMOND, FREEMAN & CO., ATTORNEYS AT LAW, CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS, HOMES in Texas, arid safe investments obtained through this Agoncy. Fidelity to the interests of non-residents. Registers of Lands lor sale in all parts of the State; full exhibits of title and accurate descrip tions, also, Registers of Town and City Lots. Lands lo cated, bought and sold. Claims against the State or indi viduals collected or adjusted, and remittances made Ly 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 land system, insures superior locations and the best titles. Strangers looking at Texas may always have some leading items and useful hints at the office of this Agency. Registers open for examination. tn (lie beginning of her revolution in 1833. Texas offered large bounties, in land, to volunteers who might serve in her armies. We can now offer to the survivors and heirs of those who thus served, the recovery of all the lands promised by the 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 administrator*; to the investiga tion of the rights of heirs, devisers or legatees, and to the settlement of estate.* To persons having Laud Certificates lbr Location, we j can offer particular inducements. Our thorough and in timate knowledge of the vacant lands and surveys of the I State, obtained in many instances from personal inspec ! tion, insures the most favorable locations. Close atten tion to the land system of Texas fora number of year*, ami an accurate knowledge ol’ the different classes of titles, together with a large amount of land registered in our office for sale, enables us to furnish prompt and re liable information and assistance to persons desiring good home*, aud to offer superior advantage* to those wishing to make safe and profitable investments. We are offering for sale lands in every purt of the •State, improved and unimproved, of every quality, and in tracts to suit purchasers—town and city property— ; in short, every kind of real estate, on the most favorable terms. If desired, we will examine land in any part of the State, and ascertain its value. We invite the attention of persons having land or town property in Texas for sale, to our office, iis furnishing a cheap and effective mode of advertising : and of mercan tile houses and individuals, to the collecting branch “i our business, as a medium for prompt and efficient col lucfions. RAYMOND. FREEMAN* A <T). December 18 —ts SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY, FR EDI )N l A, Cl I A MHIjIISCO UN TY. A LA . G. F. HILL, Esq., Principal and Proprietor, Mai. N. W. ARMSTRONG, Graduate of the “I State Military Academy, South Carolina, V Assistants. Du. PUTNAM A Cad. J. S. DARKER, A. If.) rpJiK Fourth Scholastic Year of this Academy com | me need on Monday, January loth ls.Y>, and will con tinue in session during forty weeks. As this Academy received very liberal assist a neu from the State at the last session of the Legislature, there will be no charge for tuition. On entering the Institution, an initiation fee of twenty dollars will la* required of each Cadet, except such as come under the the following pro vision, viz: Each county in the State of Aln Lama Is entitled to send ■one Cadet free of charge. Such Cadet to he selected by the Judge of Probate and County Commissioners, from snob men as are talented, deserving and of good moral character. Orphans should receive the preference. COURSE OF STUDIES. Sp<M;ng, Reading, Writing. Arithmetic. Grammar, Geography and History. Algebra. Geometry; Plain, Descriptive aud Analytical Trigonometry, Calculus, Shadows aud Perspective, Natu- i ral and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry,Conveyancing, Con- ; stitutionu! Law, Ancient Languages: French, Civil and Military Engineering. Surveying, Mechanics and As tronomy. Tactics will he taught at sii'di time# as riot to interfere with the regular studies. The discipline will Ims enforced. UNIFORM. Dress Coat of Grey Cadet ( ‘loth, standing collar, trimmed with convex metallic buttons and sixteenth-inch black cloth, according to the usual style: Pants of Urey Cloth, j with black stripe on the outer seam one and an eighth inches in width—b> bo woru till the first of May. White Pants from Ist May till September. The uniform is not to bo worn ext ent on general pa rades. and sueh special occasions as the Military Instructor may direct. The Academy Huildings are large and well arranged, and the locution is eminently healthy. Hoard can In* procured from eighttoten dollars a month. The principal will so direct the education of his pupils 1 a*, if possible, to make them practical and useful men. Tho exj>erieuce and <pia!ifications of the instructors will entitle this Institution, in a high degree, to public confidence. F. A. ZACHARY, jly-sldm .Secretary of the Hoard of Visitors. IRISH POTATOES. • Barrel* veliow Irish potatoes, ir eived and for sale >£•# h> JAMES LIGON. THE BRITISH PERIODIC AI.S, - AND TUB BAXIMBR’S GUJIDB. Great reduction in tlic pricoofthc latter publication.* I. iSoott .4 Go, New York, continue to pnlfifob tin* fol buying leading British Periodicals, viz: TIIK i.ON DON QUAKTEKLY (Conservative). THE KDINGBUKGH REVIEW (Whig). the NOBTII BRITISH REVIEW (Free Church). THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW (Liberal). BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE (Torj> r |MIE great ancl important events —Keligioue, Political, 4- and Military— now agitating tho nations of the Old World, give to these Publications an interest and value tlicy never before possessed. They occupy a middle ground between the hastily written news items, crude speculations, and Hying minors of the newspaper, and the ponderous Tome of the historian, written long aftoi tho living interest in the tacts In- records shall hare passed away. The progress of the War ill the East o ecu pies a large space in tjietr jrnges. Every movement Is closely criticised, wind tier of friend or of foe, and all short comings teurlcs.-ly pointed out. The letters from tin- Crimen and from the Baltic in Blackwood's Magazine from two of jts most pupulsr contributors, give a more intelligible and reliable account of tlic movements of the great belligerents that can elsewhere tie found. i hese Periodicals ably represent tho three great petit j cal parties of Great Britain—Whig, Tory, and Radical, hut imlifics tortus only one feature of tlieir character.— As Organs of the most profound writers on Science, Lite ‘atlire, Morality, and Religion, they stand, as they ever hare Stood, unrivalled in the world of letters, being eon I sidored indispensable to the scholar and tlic professional man. while to the intelligent rentier of every elnss they larnisli a more eorreet and satisfactory record of the oui roni literature of the day. throughout the world, titan can be possibly obtained from any other source. Early t opics. Tile receipt ol .Idroar, Shrt'tx I'l‘oln (lie llritish publish its gives additional value to these Reprints, especially during the present exciting state of European affairs, in asmuoli as they rim now lie placed in the hands of sub scritiiTs about as soon as the original editions. Terin,. e . . Per aun i or any one ol the I otic reviews UU for uny two of the four Reviews pp For any’ three of the four Reviews 7 up for ail lour of the Reviews g pp for Blm kvvood's Magazine 3 (gt for Blackwood and three Reviews y op for Blaekvv I and Hie four Reviews Ii) Cos Payments to l>e Inade in all cases in advance. Money current in the State where issued will In- received at pm Glublilug. ’ discount of twenty-live per rent, front the above pri I cs w ill boallovved to ('tubs ordering direct from L.Bcott .v Go., tour or more copies of any one or more oft ha above uotks. Tims: Font copies of Blackwood, or of one Re view, will lie sent to one address for $!); four copies of the j lour Reviews and Rlaekwood tors^lo: and soon. Postage. 111 all the pmu ipa.l cities amt towns, tlicso works witi be delivered, free of postage. When sent bv mail, Ho postage to any part of the United States wilt lie tint tire,, (V;/ooe r, iif.< a year for “Bhiekwisid,” and Imt fourth ii ‘■"ds a year for each of Hie Review s. THE FARMER’S GUIDE To Scientific and Practical Agriculture. lly Henry stepbens. F. It. S. of Edinburgh, Hint the lab J. P. Norton, Professor of Scientific Agriculture in Yale College, New Haven. 2 vols. Royal Octavu.- IbOO pages, aud numerous Mood and Steel Engravings. I’ll is is. imitcssodly, the most complete work on Agn culture ever published, and in order to give it a vvhlei circulation the jnildishers have resolved to reduce Ho price to Di vc Dollars for flic Two Volumes I! M Jien sent by maiJ t post-paid) to California and Oregon the price will bo $. To any other part of the Union and to Canada (post-paid). SO. the-This work is not Hie old ‘•Book of the Farm.” Remittances for any of the above publications should always he Addressed, post-paid, to the Publishers. LEONARD. SCOTT .4 CO.. No. 54 Gold Street, New York. BROWN S NEW HOTEL. Opposite the Passenger Depot, Macon, Ga. Is now open fur the reception of the traveling public, sojourner and citizen, under the following programme of .M'liuinlstrjiliou : £l. E. BROWN, I . . E. ISAACS, ) Pioprietnre. 13. 3?'. Dense, SnperintcniJent. ,,cW JL't‘l luw much to uemler it uttrai*- ■ n X tiveto tlieway-fiirer, win* may visit Macon oil pleasure or business. liijr jjjl Its location is opposite- to tin* Now Da.SHengerJbJkJL Du pot on 4th StroH, antt at a uonveniont distance from tin* Ware Houses and business part of the city. To fami lies and others who tarry but a few hours ill the place, Brow 11 s llot-vl will furnish all needful accommodations without delay and expense of Onmihnft transportation tr> distant hotels. The Rooms are largo, airy and well ventilated, many of them Laving; comimmicatinu; doors, and suitable for par ties and families. Tin* Furniture is entirely now and nfthe most improv od style of hotel equipment. The Culinary Department will be under the special car. of that well known and efficient Caterer, Mr. K. Isaacs. The General Supi rintemloneo and Reception Depart nieuts conliued to Mr. 11. F. Dense, long aud favorably known as tin- popular Superintendent of the Floyd Honau ot 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 diMerent Kail Road Trains. The Bar will he supplied with the choicest Wines and Liquors. A Livery Stable and Barber Shop are also adjuncts of the Hotel. I'he 110 use is furnUdied with Gasand with Bath Rooms. Under the varfon> arrangements the Proprietors flatter themselves that they wi U be able tnsupp/y every reason ub/e want of their guests and estab/ish for their House the* reputation of a ‘"first c/hmm Hole/.*’ Tho public pat roiiage is res peel t*i// y so/icited. 10. K. BROWN. l-'oMf j-j. ISAACS. \WW ( (M*ART.\ lORSII IP, MARBLE YARD, .1. 11. MADDEN &, THOMAS KINNEY, HAVE formed a co-partnership for the purpose of ear lying on the business of 3Tai*l)le Cutting, Granltt Work, dtr., At the old stand of J. IT. Madden. 152 Broad Btreet, Columbus, Ga., as well as the new staudof J. 11. Madden on Oglethorpe st.. where they will at all limes be found, ready to re ceive and promptly to execute all orders giyn to them. They pledge themselves to satisfy all who patronize them in material, Workmanship and quickness of exe cution. They will keep constantly on hand Oinfiit ami Plaster of Paris# IPtOTsT BAILING, of the newest patterns always procured on the most nd vantageon* and reasonable terms. All who know Madden, know him to be a workman of taste and judgment. Those who wish to show respect to the “dear ones departed*’ will find it to their advan tage to give the new firm a call. Feb 1G To PltyshdaiiN and Cit Hens of Georgia* \Nj;\Y t’KIXCIPLK for the treatment of all febrile _ aficctions has been discoveml by a talented Phyaf cian of New Vmk. This discovery involves anew princi pie by wliicli the too positive condition of the system cal led Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state di reef ly and wifhotif loss of vitality. This valuable remedy is called Negative Electric Fluid, and is prepared by N. W. Seat. M. I)., New York. It is extensively used iu the hospitals in France, and has been extensively used in 1 lie practice of a number of the moat talent* *1 members of the medical fraternity. The atten tion of’ Fhisiciiins is most respectfully solicited to the virt ue> oft his medicine iu tin* treatment of Fevers. Ti > it and you ‘'ill never quit its iih*. Itisfiu* superior to Norwoods Tincture* for reducing the pulse. This nssei tion will be proven by one single trial. A full •!-< rips ion of the treatment of Fevers by the use of Dr. N.W. Seat s Negative Rh*ctrlc Fluid, from theoen of the discoverer. ill he publislnai ill the columns ol the ►Sim, in tin* course of the present week. The Negative Electric Final is for sals at the Drop Stores of Danfort li * Nagel, and Brook* A Chapman, in Col 11 ID bit H* February 4. FOR SALK OJli CONSIGNJHENT* HAC 0\ Si*fes. Ifam*. Seed Outs, and Corn. By HUGHES A DAN IML Jan 18— ts TOBACCO. J •) Boxes Tobacco, various brands, received ami for 40 sale by JAMES LIOON. LEAF LARD. JUST received and for sale 100 barrels, half barrels and kegs best A No. 1, new Leaf Lard. For sale by Due. 15—ts _____ JAMES LIGON. NEW f IMtK umlersigued have entered into tho GROCERT A BUSINESS, under the firm and name of IUDO WAY. CLRCKLKY A CO. We will keep constantly on hand a large stock of choice Groceries. D. A. lUDGWAY, A. D. CLECK.LKY, M. D. DONEY, j ailM | il. M. CLEOKLEV WANTED, HV a young man who can give the very best reference, a situation a* BOOK KEEI'KK or SALESMAN in an v respectable ustablishmeut. Afiply at this office. If a binary s . 2t SHAKER GARDEN SEED. T^TEW.4' 'heap, as good as the beat, warranted fre*ii, 1\ now on hand and to arrive, at J. J. TODD'S, Deem for II M Droid iitie.t. {NO. it>7.