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NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID, Pnpurrd by N* W • S li M* b. why it xtiouhl U- im*l iiifGhJ otimj !••’ fn ! mi nt in nil lVlril’ HffW’tlmi* : ■ t,~Kuin)r of Time*—An only ot Hie ordinary time is required to effect cure. 4<|.—Kr.otaoniy of Money.-** <• l "*’* , '‘ l "' 1 UM, ‘ 3rd.—Kcoitoiny of KirllK'”' ’ ‘* **"* mitering ot a ioug sickness mid tin’ coneoi|ui*iil Ireat lumtt: tin- annoyance of taking ..aiweatM.* dose* .. medicine. their disagreeable operation, *tnl too |miri <>t long conttnement; hut llttlo of tlio fltlM Indnir nr. ~„rv, anil that pleasant In it# effects. 4th.—Kconnmy of Thought.—A- when known. It wilt removn all dread aud anxiety at present ..listing, respectingfebrile affection**, particularly while a dear friend is “lek. 3th. Kcoimomy of Health.—As tli” *.V"tm is not reduced, and consequently rocked; nor is tba lever subject to fi* followed liy chronic disrusc. iith.-Er,onomy of Life.—As thultraiscifietcd imlore and without reducing Iho patient, conseqtumtly removing, in aoartMpOnding degree. all danger nt a latal rerminatinu. (Other reasons might be arlilcd, hut those are deemed sufftciant hi satisfy all classes and persons in nil liona of life. The above reasons are more particularly applicable to Him innnediate i rent no'll t on the first attack, lull will apply with equal force to cases which have been subject .| to or have bee.m. • reduced, corresponding of i onise the nature of the case at the time it is first affminis t‘ real. As this feiiirily gives so prompt, eflectual and }HU*ttia nent relief, in all ordinary cases, when used soon after the attack, persons can scarcely realize that they Imd been really much siek, and very naturally conclude they were not attar*ked with fever, and if so, “it was trilling u little (old. which gave alarm—it could have been uothing of (’•imoqnenoe —it would have passed ell with out anything—that medicine had noetleet. The general impression on the subject of fever I* such, that thoughts uot unlike tbo above Pillow tin* cure of a common case s naturally m>> men think at all; and it is unt until the individual lie* witnessed many cases that he can fully realize the truth; and wen then he may conclude them dl very trifling coaes, which would have readily yielded to any alniple medicine, yt persons, though they have oenri thus successful in perhaps hundreds of case., must expect that there will eases uccnr whero there is some organic or local cause so great as to require particular . I tent 1011, or though sucoe-slul in roducing the fever, tl will again rise as the influence of the “ Fluid* 1 passes off, a* the exciting cause may still exist. It is to guard against disappointment in such canes that I have given and frequently rider to what I have called n “ synopsis.'’ Remark* on Fevers in tieneral* On this subject 1 wish to he fully understood. I!v the term “fevers,” I comprehend all febrile affection” to which the human frame is subject, including small pox and other eruptive fevers; hilt as they arise by a gn at variety of oaliHoe, and in quite dissimilar constitutions and habits, they of course differ considerably in tlielr development and exhibit a variety of forms or types; yet all are distinguished by tiie same general character latics—that ot undue excitement in the circulatory ami nervous systems—inducing more or less unnatural fre quency in tiie pulse, sense of heat, dryness of the skin, debility, Ac. To sliotv Unit 1 am not wholly alone in tiie opinion 1 advance, I quote from the celebrated Friif. T. Watson, >d King's Oollego, London, w hose work on the “ i'rinei pies mid Practice of Physic” is a text hook in many of our medical colleges, and consequently standard authority. On page Sff4, he says:—“ We hear continually, hotli in and out of the profession, different species of fever spo ken of. By tiie public, Typhus Fever, Brain Fever. itiiimiH Fever, Putrid Fever, Low Fever, Nervous Fever, Ac. Ami systematic writers are to the full aa particular: Mucous Fever, Ataxic, Adynamic, Uaatro-Knteric, and ... forth. Now, admitting that fever shows itself under various forma. I am persuaded that the effect upon tiie mind of all this sub-division, is had mid hurtful. It encourages a disposition, already too prevalent, to pre scribe for a disease according to its name. There is no tine of genuine distinction between continued fevers, t bat can he relied on. They run insensibly into vnch other, even ttie most dissimilar of them, and ire often traceable to tile same cause.” The above is a great fact, ouo worthy of reuieuihrunse nod l would impress uu your minds tiie lolly of hunting up or troubling youtself about a “ iwme;” if yon have lever, treat it at once as hereafter directed, and you will be well insteud of any distinct character l iug devel oped, so its to lie properly named by the nmst scientific. Phis assertion is no hypothesis bused on closet specula tions or visions of mind, hut on experience ut tin* bed side of tiie Hick, in hundreds, aye, thousands el eases (by myself and others) under a’ great variety of eir- I uumlsucoH, seasons anil climates. Beur this in mind, and treat at ones without regard to name, mid rest assured you will soon ho freed from all dread of linger ing and dangerous fevers. But as cases may have be come developed before the “ Fluid” is given, either by neglect, or under some other treatment, 1 will describe as briefly an jmssible tiie proper course to be pursued in all of the moat prominent fevers, though the” Hulcs” and 11 Synopals” will lie amply suflicieut for all those accustomed to attendance uihui the sick. Hules important In Is- observed in nil rates in it.n mi the Negative Kleetric fluid. Ist. It should lie given in three or four times its own quantity of water, mid may iw sweetened or not at pleasure. Ud. Patients must lie free from all currents ot air. (though there should always he free ventilation in file sick room,) nor attempt to go slmttt while under its in fluence. 3d. It must be continued whenever the lever subsides, or is evidently passing off*; to he resumed when it begins to rise again, should -such be tiie case under any circumstances. 4th. When tin* fever begins to subside, patients must be left perfectly quiet; free from all excitement; should not bo questioned as to tlielr wants or feelings, nor attempt to converse, read or take any exercise whatever, tilt their own natural feelings, independent of all extra neous influences, induce them to rise or apeak; nor should any conversation be allowed in their hearing, in which they may feel more or loss interested, Imt lie left quiet to all intents and purposes. 6th. Fluids should he allowed, while giving it as plentifully, and os long ns tiie natieut desires and no longer; they may cousist of cold water, mucilaginous drinks, lemonade, any simple decoctions, or teas, either cold or warm as parties may prefer or jiatients desire. 6th. flhould patients experience any oppression or faintness while in tin* tying posture, so its to occasion n restlessness after the fever lias passed off', or enough to occasion them to s|*k of it, they should have a little wiine, toddy, camphor, hartshorn, lemonade witli u little spirit, ginger, or some other stimulant; or the fare and in east maybe bathed in cold water; either of which w ill give immediate relief. TABLE OK BOSES. For children of one year or under, from I! to S drops. “ over 1 and under 2 years, “ sto 1,1 “ “ ” 2 5 “ “ 12 to DO “ “ & “ 10 “ “ 20 to 60 “ “ * “ 16 half to a teaspoon ful. All persons over fifteen considered ss adults, for w hom s teaspoonful is u common dose. Old |H*rsons do not require us much os young, or those in tiie prime of life; oor females, as a general rule, us much as males. There is no particular care necessary in giving it to chlldreu—those of ten years of age frequently list ing taken full doses; but for a little guide, 1 have given the stsive table, with tiie remark that, as n general rule. - hlldreu require more than adults in proportion. Bpr observing tin* above directions, tile medicine will ha found agreeable in all of its effects, the expectations of the most sanguine realized, and mam perfectly astonished. My object in being thus particular is, (list ihs full benefit of tiie medicine may Is* obtained, and uot on account of any urinal twressitg ot such strict ol>- •ou-vanees. Hilton* nr Ks-intttrut Ewer. ‘Hve h toaaponful of •• fluid” (see rule Ist) ouoe in two hours, till (be fever in evidently passing off: tiny . .institute* the whole treatment iu nil simple rase* ~t (ever, with such observances as nre set forth iu tlie ‘ Rule*.” lint khmiUl there he prominent local symp. touin, or known lucnl eviction cnnac*. they should In* •(.landed to nt onee, nnd white giving the - Fluid.” **• Synopsis. If til any e*e the Ih.wsli. ire |>witieoUrly constipated •r eonflned, give 11 Cnthai'n (see auxiliaries) with the rirnt portion : they must be ; pellei lor the fever ninv rian Where thn fever jy very high, pulse running 110 or upwards, and the patieut in not particularly susceptible to the Influence of medicine—not enellv ojternted on by loediclue generally—a double done, or ‘two tenenoonsful >4*y tKlva nt tlret with advantage. nnd even reiwated iu two hour*—lf It—lho pulse—hue not been *nft urit. thun showing tho medicine has taken effect. Bathing tlie surface with water nt an agreeable temperature, the iialine wash, vi in-giu or spirits and •enter, n theeedifficult case*, will afford relief and aid the medicine much ill tukiug effect. Congestive Fever. Hive two teaspoouaful and repent every two hour* till the pulje becomee inure full aud soft, then only a ten spoonful, to be diaeontinnod as the fever subside! A* the howela are generally coutiued, and it is frequenriv very difficult to (tot medieiue to operate in thh disease U” time should l>e lost to net them open, give soiue active’ cathartic with tlie “Fluid” aud repeat an may he naces '*ry Uilit operates; enemas (Injections) may also lie used to advantage; also, mustard to the extrvtaltiM or tricUon (rubbinit) with the hands or flannel: also, cold applications to the head. Quinine may lie added to the “ Fluid” if thought advisable. See Frno|wis. IMervotaa Fever, Typluu, ship nnd Putrid or Spotted Fever. As these fevers are all of one character, diflerimr mainly iu degree, lining all of a low grade, the pulse small and wiry, with a general great depression, there is uo practical use in separating them—at least so far as my treatment is concerned, in these low fevers, w hen fully developed, a little patience will be required; still comparatively little, as they frequently ruu weeks under lh common treatment, while with this but a few days will he necessary at longest to establish a permanent convalescence. lbe treatment should i>e commenced—which inav immediately follow any other without detriment— with a teaspoon fill of “Fluid’’ every two hour*, till the pule. becomes fuller or larger iu volume, then t.. be continued onoa in sit or eight hours till tiir fryer entirely subsides In tsid eases, from three to Hre grains each ol r/tututw and ivi/mh / (Cayenne pep|*.i) or some tonic and sliiun* taut (see auxiliaries) should I"’ added to <*a. h ‘•"'* • * l towel* should la* ke|it gently open, amt -mail port mbs of is tin e Inis/In- should tie given occasionally, even though the bowels alienld tic very bs.se. I lie pattern should bn sustained by nourishing and imieilngeiious drinks—*wd| as are in common use in such eases. tVhere the kin Is very dry,swinging the surface as di reetisl in billons fever, will Is ioitml advantageous. Tonic* should lie ii-c.l during innvnliswencc. In nil eases which lime Issstine reduced. Pnrnmimln, Tyfhoiil PaaoMtmrmla, Lung or Wittier Fever. Give * teae|ss.iifiil id tin “Fluid every t” liouis. witli a Wine glasslwl “la strongdecoction of bonewt: or tmlf the quuiility may Is; given every hour till relieved, than, at longer intervals, say once in six m eight hours. The Isinesel ten should lm given warm till the violent symptoms urn allayed, or the patient is relieved ; then colil; fomentations, in us turd plaster, or something oi tiie kilnl, I” Is* applied over tile si at of piviu : keep lie tsiwrls gently open. Variola, Vkriolulili Unbrola and ftcailii llnn |nr Hawaii Pox, Variolotdi Mt*ir*i and Scarlet Fixer. As all of the i diseases are atteiidod witli fever, which ill fact is tin* most premini ill symptom, the treatment differs tun* little from that of common fevers. Kenienilsii never wait to learn the “ no me,” whether it ts onn or the other, nr neither, a* they all commence with f> re, , Inn treat it at once; govern the fever mid there will be no trouble; there will Iw Ind l.itile eruption even in small jsix. This, to most mi nils, is anew idea, mid doubtless will he regarded with ridicule by many. 1 nevertheless is,ldly make tile assertion. Hint small pox, if treated as I direct, will Iw cut short: attended with lad little erup tion. little or no pitting, unit that there is no iwcesmta nl its running its ordinary course. Hn this i will slake not only niv reputation, but all that I holdl most dear; besides, on’ ibis subject, f have good authority; that id Prof, tt arson, previously quoted. lie say s, |rage 874: “Von may aliate the force of tin; eruptive fever, and keep down, it is believed, tin* number of do pustule* by spline purges, Ac.” Here is the admission Unit it may be done. I nave not only proven it mag be. but has been done in numerous eases that occurred on board ship. See tin* account appended. Givo a tenspoouful or more, according to the urgency of the ease, with a dose of salts or castor oil: repent the Fluid once in two hours it necessary, until the level sub sides—though one or two doses is generally sufficient: hut it should tie given and repeated sufficiently to keep the feCer under control. W hen tin* throat is affected, any of the ordinary gargles may la* used, and the surface bathed, as thought advisable. In one case, on the ship Duchess d'Orlenns, tin* tongue sod faucus were so much swollen that tiie patient could not swallow or s;s*uk. and lie was cured by dropping the Fluid on his tongue, drop by drop, till he could swallow, when it was given in tenspoonfui doses n -erg hour, till all alarming symptoms disappeared. Tin* swelling of the throat was reduced so as to enable him to take nour ishment in alsmt twelve hour* by tin* Fluid alone.— llsell to Wet the throat freqnFntlv. it i doiildleas the best gargle in all such cases. Puerperal or Childlieil Fever. This heretofore painful, dangerous and alarming malady to which tin mother Is liable, will yield to the Negative Kleetric Fluid with such readiness, as to seem to lie of little consequence. A single dose or two of a teas|MMinful, almost invariably giving entire and per manent relief; no alurui need he entertained, as the Fluid will arrest it in a short time. It should he re peated as long n the I'nvcr continues, as in other cases. The Isrwels of course should lie attended to. in connection with this subject, I cannot refrain from making a few general remarks, which, if regarded by the ladies, will save them much poll! and suffering. II Is to inform them of the happy effect of the Fluid in many of their trials. In child-birth, its relaxing and soothing ell'ect deprives tin* labor of much of ifk pains and difficulties; it iiiust lie tried to lll*appreciated. Painful menstruation will he relieved at once by a com mon dose and retiring. Ite.stlcssness, nervous irritability, or s colil taken at a delicate time, is easily relieved by its use; in short, it is otic of tin* most eouveuient anil effectual remedies for many of tin* ills of females, if ii.d the most -o of any medicine know n. Its effect is uniform, relaxing tin* whole system, removing all excitability and irilability Os the nervous as well as tiie circulatory. It will not three sleep like opiates, liut it ill sooth ami quiet the system so that one can sleep iisUunlly and healthy : hence, ils Use ill so ninny es-*s .Synopsis. To avoid coustaut re|H*tition. and condense the tn-at mint as mueb us possible, A give under tliis In-ad general direction*lor al) eases. As the Negative Kleetric Fluid xx ill change tile condition called lever, or subdue and control it under oil circumstance*, xx itlmiil regard to Ho* name it may lie or ought to lie called, it should Is- given wherever or whenever it exists; yet it cannot be ex pected to control all organic or local causes, which, xx lien such exist, must be c.miove.l j,, order to effect it penmiuent cun*. When such indications occur in any case, they should Iw appropriate menus, and these soliuld in* given while glviug the “Fluid,” and in connection xvith it, when occasion requires, ss they will then more readily act. producing more general effect, beside* uo unnecessary ! timo will then he lost. As the % Fluid” alone x* ill mb. due tiie lever, l call nil elseuuxiliarv treatment. if tile bowels are costive, give a cathartic (see an.vili dries) witli the first dose, or wv>n after, aud should it tail to (qievute iu due time, repeat flu* dose: it attended with (Barriers, giv something known to be good for i that complaint, though if caused by irritability, the 1“ Fluid” will mkui relieve Gist condition: if severe lucid pain or inflammation, apply some stimulating liniment, u mustard plaster, a blister, lomelitstions of bitter herbs or. perhaps, cloths wet in cold water, to lle purl: if violent pHin in tile brad, apply cold water, ice water, if convenient, or some cooliug application, and bathe the feet iu Imt water*, if the lexer is very high, skin dry aud Imt, with great suffering, sponge Or bathe Hie whole surfsce xritli water al ail agreeable temperature; “the saline wash,” vinegar and water or spirits and water, eitlier will afford great relief and aid the medi cine in taking effect. after which there xvill tie no liou ble; if the path'll! lias liecu reduced or is mm li preslia j ted, give tonics and stimulants, parliitthillv in lon : fevers, in absence of fever nr when indicated: also, during coiiviilescencc. wlien the patient lias Ish ouii* re duced: if there is nausea aud vomitiug, tlrnt must lie allayed liefore any medicine will remain on the sterna. Ii to dna.y go,si: for this purpose 1 generally give some gentle emetic to cleanse the stomach; warm water, if given plentifully, will answer every purpose; when tiie stomach him settled, give the •• Fluid” aud a cathartic if necessary; in short, treat all the prominent symptoms as yon would under ally other eiveuinstances. giving the ” Fluid” at Hie same time as directed, and success will crown your efforts; indeed, you cannot realize it till yen have seen, slid then you will be astonished nt Hie ea-e witli which you can control all febrile excitement. Auxiliaries. Parties may feel at a loss to know w hat is meant by cathartics. Ac., as physicians are usually particular about xvliat is used. 1 have found no such necessity when using the Fluid, and to lm fully understood li'x nil, I will name a tew of the lUlleient articles ot medi cine l have referred to, viz:— l nt Itari Ira.- -Articles tlmt purge or operate on the bowels, such a* castor oil, salts, senna, tmy of tiie rents or I larks, and many pills, uutihHinus. Ac.: anything known to lie good for*such purposes. Hepatic*.—Any thing known to act on the liver particularly, jmrtul circuliitiou auil secivtions geuerallv. Any nt the articles de|a*uded on by tin* different schools , for tliis purpose, will answer when used in connection j with the “Fluid” or while the system is under it* in j tl nonce. And nuc may clmose ealoniel— another, him* : muss—the third, laslophylliu—tiie Ciurtli, mandriike I root, uml so on: each may take liis choice ami he sue i awful. Tonic*.—Articles that give tone or strengtii. sueli I as quinine, various Kirks, roofs ami bitter herbs. |J„iio. I sec or tlioioughwort is one of the best used in fixers Astringent..— Such as check the action of'tlm ; bowels. Laudanum and other preparations of'opium are I used; also, many mixtures, not properly .i-triireenfs which have the effect. ft tiltl ilia ills.—Articles that ruhe* oj* excite the system. Capsicum (Cayenne |**|q**r) is one of (he best ginger, spirits, hartshorn, L .. the essences ure all more or less stimulating. These n.v tiie oulv elasM-s necessa ry iu treating levers, thougti many others are geuerallv iisid. imt tin Negative Electric Fluid is a I* Per **dia j plioreti.',*; *• anodyne,” “diuretic.” •• relaxant and ••sedative than known in tire mat, riu tuedien. I shall uot tax tiie reader witli a long list of proofs, depending mainly on the results of a trial, and will only refer to one instance of success, tliut ou tin* Racket ship Due lira. D'Orlenns. which cannot be classed among ordinary oertifiintes: We. the undersigned, certify to tlie'following. viz- W e tvHik imssage on the packetsliip Duclnss d'Or lea ns f apt llutton, then lying in Hie |K>rt of Havre Fram e ami bound for New York. Sin* sailed on tiie iqli of Au gust. 1851, xvith over a hundred souls on board, mostly emigrants* A few days after leaving Havre, tba small pox broke out among the emigrants. They were all treated by tile physician ill charge. Dr. N. W. Sent with M uew remedy of his own, which lie calls Negative ’ Elec tric Fluid, with which lio seemed to have entire control over the disease, arresting it in a foxi hours, and curin'* in a very short time. During the voyage, which lasted thirtv-uine time, there were about eighty cases of small pox,'some fever, Ac., and not a siuglo death. All were cured xx itii nun’ seal promptness. From what we saw during, said jxissage, wc are fallv convinced Hint Hu* medicine used by Dr. Scat ou tin* oc casion, possesses inestimable virtue's. Wc never before heard or read of febrile affections being controlled with so much case, promptness aud certainty, or so little tremble to the nurse. A crowded ship, a long passage, smallpox aud fever on hoard, and not a death’ Tin* tact speaks for itself. Bigncd, if* I’* Fitmt, 84 Pearl street. New York E. (i. Fahhi. “ •• .. A lleaver county, Penn. T. A. DkNokmaxdy, East Liverpool. Ohio. . , Cnbin Passengers. llte hlmivo statement is correct. M • 8. Ilvnox, Couunaudcr. V-V V . tor, ” ft- M IRSTOK. rirst Mate. New 5 ork. Aug., 1552. V. W. skat M and *9- Address orders to ts. W. BRftTRKOOK, X. Y.Citv. t:rot factory WARE ROOMS, liAHT MI!K llll2\l> ST., >OS. •*'• K. (i. ,J ISFFISJtfcsON Si < O. , i*IIK above efitablUhmcnt ba* rc-opent**! r - • r -riii- ils Sail* and Ware-Koom “ itli a lull assort au nt. tbo following artk b s <mCC3 manufacture and of the very best materials, vl/.: RedatendHf of variuiw i*aUeins, varying in price from .♦* to , ... 14 . CJif \nut, —O'ttagr. UortttMi, Hocking; Oflico Writing, NurseV, riiiMi i u's, mid Dining. . Tune, DtcAKi i. —Ooiiiiuoii riue* Ciklhi ami Juiii]cr bianM mid iron l*<'Uiid, ol vaiimts hi/.os. Cwlunm. —Voimii'Ui l’ino,Cedar hml luiri|K.*r —luai-n and iron bound, of various sizes. WKhh ItK KUTS, BOAT BUCKETS, WAKIMtOpKS, WASIISTANDF, TABLES, Besides many other articles lor Imnse fiiniishing and do ini'KtiP |iii|h4|.h. All orders P it at the \Van*-niuiii or ilirwtrd to I*. t*. .leffeiHou k <’•.. t'nmi country merrdiMitH ami other*, will be promptly attended to. The Factory ts situated in a section wlm h a (ton Is an abiindHUt of Ouk, Hickory. Ik*ach. Malnut. (aim, line, Anil. Poplar. China. A< . p.ieniiio <>. jami..s Hamilton. rolmvhuH. t in.. Oct. a. js.f.’i. dm DOt HLE DAILY SERVICE, tyJ-D TlfflSC Orncf: Montoomert and West Point It. It Cos.. ) Montgomery, duly 6, 1555. ) / \.N and iitt*r this date, the Dasnenger Trains on this \ / Komi nill be govcriHMl by the following Hehedule : DAY TWAIN. Leave Arrive at W **t Point 11L) A. M. Arrive at (Vdviiiibui II A. * . /{rtuMli'hti —Ijouvc W est Point bOO A. M. •• Leave ColunilmH.., S 40 A. M. Andve at Montgomery 2 26 V. M. NIUHT TRAIN. | Leave .Miitgoin*iy ♦ On P. M. I Arrive at W est Point 220 A. M. Arrive at Colnuibtui 2 4-> A. M. ftfiturwiHf/ —Leave West Point 11 o 0 P. M. •• Leave Columbus 10 00 P. M. Arrive at Montgomery 116 A. M. Double daily connections are continued from West Point to Atlanta, Augusta, and Nashville, and from Co lumbus to Macon, Augusta and Savannah. 4P<6 Negroes traveling alone must be provided with two passes, showing permission of their owners to travel over the I’oad. one of which will he retained bv the Coti- I doctor. Nor 10 SAMUEL 0. .ION BS, Eng. k Sup. UNITED STATES MAID DINE TO NEW YORK. Jf-% THE HKAI'EbT AND THE PLEASANTEST EOCTE.^H Through in 24 Hours. The largo and commodious side wheel Steamships JAMESTOWN. 1400 Tons Capt. L. PARISH. ROANOKE. 1200 •• Capt. T. SKINNER. I KANE Norfolk for New York every WEDNESDAY j and SATURDAY Evening, after the arrival of the (Jars from the South, arriving in New York next evening, and being only one night lietween Norfolk and New York. Passengers going North may rely on finding those Steamers at Norfolk on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and their leaving punctually as advertised. Their accommo dations are very superior, and the travelling public will Find tliis the pleasantest, and cheapest route to New Yol k. To New York, including meals, state-rooms. £c... ss no Steerage passage 4 00 .1 M. SMITH A !>KO.. julylh-tf Norfolk, Virginia. MONTLiOMKBY, SELMA AND IUGKY ItIVEU. MERCHANTS and others bringing goods by way of „ Savunnuli, for .Montgomery, Selina aud other nlace \i e>t ol’Coin in hi is. C*sj’gia. lire informed 1 hat ly snipping JOHN VV. HOWARD, Agent, i Union Dray Company, Columbus, (ieorgia. their goodi. ! w ill he forwarded from the the Muscogee KaiJ Rond to the Depot of the Opelika mid Montgomery Road, at an expens**. for transportation by Dray between these points. iV 4 ’ cents pt-r Ton i2oooi I Us. which will save them 2o c*nts pur ton. as the Muscogee ! Rail Road Co.’s contractors charge one. dollar per ton! * The Union Dray Company is amply responsible for all i loss or damage, as may be ascertained by reference to Hell AC**.. .Lisiali Morris, and R. T. THom. Montg**nicry, Ala. Refer, in Columbu-. C*a.. to R. Patten and .b*hn C # Ruse: uml al Selma. Ala., to T. R. Smith, iulv 21 if i ‘ ‘ 40,000 DOLLARS WORTH <>t Dry Hoods just received and on sale at GKORRE AV. ATKINSON’S, Two J>***Ts below ,1. A J. Kyle, 10*4 Dread Streel, COM;MBUS. CIEORHIA, FOR (JABII AT CASH PHICES. i Call ami examine tJic stock before purchasing elsewhere. ] r IMIE SiiK'k is entirely new and well selected, and coin -1 prises every article usually kept in a Dry Roods store, I and consists in part, ol the followijg articles: Dadit’s’ Dress Goods.—Rich plaid Silks: Rich Mri pod do. Movie Antique Silks: Marinos and Cashmeres; French IVLniurs, plain, and ligured: Alpaccas ami Bombazines; Black Rrocad** anil (in-De-Khiiio Silks; Black Cuii ton Cloths; French Poplins; French, English, and American Ginghams. A great variety of Calicoes, including all tlm different manufactories and prices. Gloves.—Ladies’ Kid, black Sflk: Ladies’Cashiiie.re Gloves ; (icuts’ Buckskin Gloves: Gents’ Cashmere do. Gents’ di. do. Ruck lined. ! KlinwU, Mniktillns and Talmau*—Merino and Cadinmro Shawls; White and colored Crape d". Heavy woollen Shawls; Morin Antique Silk Talmas; Black and colored Cloth do. Ladies’ Cloth Cloaks. Also many styles lbr children and nibses, including a large lot ol Ladies* cloths, all colors. Movie A nthjm* trimming ; Plush Trimmings, Ac. Ac. Hosiery. -Ladies Moravian Cot. Hose: do. black, white aud colored Silk llusc ; do. Merino Hose. Also a full assortment of Men's Hosiery. Clot Its a. ud Cassimers.—Black French Broad Cloths; do. English do. do,;do. Dixskiu Cassimers; Black and Gray Satinet ts; Printed do.; Twccils; Ken | lucky .h-aus; C’nion Cassimers; Silk Waip Flannels; Welch Flanucls; OjK*ra Flannels; l*rinted do. Ac. Fancy Cioods.—RiMieus; Trimmings; JMkfs.:Cra 'afs; C"tt*n and Linen lldkfs.: French IVorking Cottou. Linen and Silk Braids, and many other arti cles too numerous here to mention. Daces and Kinbroidcrteß*—English, Thread, , Maltese and lloniton Laces; Silk and Blond Laces, Black Silk Guipure; Virginia and Linen Thread Edg ings and lusertiligs; Lyle Fallings; Jaconet and Swiss Killings; Maltese Collars nnd Sleeves in sets; lloniton Collars and Sleeves in sets; Alpassee Worked Bloeveiand Collars in sets; Worked Bands aud Flouncing*: French Worked Collars and Sleeves, Ac., Ac. Heady’ Made Clot Ling.—ln additiontotlicubovc, I have a well selected stock of Ready Made Clothing, including Boys’Clothing. Merino Hhirts and Pants, Ac. | Irish Linens, Linen l*awns. Linen Cambrics. Jacnet j and Swiss Muslins. Ac. Blankets. Kerseys. Sheetings. Shirtings. Osnaburgs, ; Flannels. Bleached Homespuns. Lindsey-. Hats, Caps; ! Binds and Shoes. Having tried the cash system for a year with entire success ami general satisfaction, 1 am determined to con i’ tinue it. and liope to build up a business both pleasant i and profitable. My facilities for getting goods at low • prices, re surpassed by none; and as there are many who prefer buying tlicit* goods for CASH AT CASH PRICES. I especiallv invite them to c all and look through the stock liefore making their purchases* and l say that I can. aud will, show them a difference of at least twen ty-fivk FKtt ckxt. To all who huve favored me with a call. 1 would offer my m oßt grateful acknowledgements, 1 and by a faithful olwervance of Low Prices for cash, hope to share a lib*ral portion of tin ir patrounge. Oop 23. GEO. IV. ATKINSON. LAND WARRANTS. MXD OFFICE AND AGENCY, >UB THE FLBCIIAU AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE, OF ALL PESCBIPTIOXS. CONVEYANCEB, &c. &c. Oil Hamlolpli Ntrcrl, OITOMTK THE POST OFFICE. IX)LVMBI*S, U., I lI.AV K Uetorniinrtl to devote* my time cxclusirt'ly to 1 t lie LAND BUSINESS, niulliope. from my knowledge ol tin* lands in Georgia, to Le able to give entire satisfac tion to all who may entrust me witli l.nsiuess. lam pre pared to eitlier liny or sell, perhaps to better advantag. than any other por**oii in Bcstern or South-western Georgia. It you lmvc lands to sell, call n|s*n me; if 1 do not pur chose, 1 will find you a purchaser. If you wish to buy, call also, for I have many valuable lots’ ami seUlcuieii'ts ol land to sell. From my extensive knowledge of the owners ot lands. I am prepared to ascertain the owner of almost every vacant lot of land in the State. If you v ish to have ymir land valued, you may rely upon correct in- upon reasonable terms. DEEDS, MORTGAGES, Ami other 1 nstruiucuts. draw n correctly and at low laics 41*.’ Auknts wanted t*i sell Bonner's large map of Goor gi—high in i* cent, given. Oik* thing is certain. X uni pax ing New Vons and \V xsii inotoxCity Pan is for LAND AV AIIRANTS. allowing s small eomuiissjou. Having also made an arrangement with one of the boat tirins in Wusbiugtou, I am jirt'iniretl to apply for BOUNTY LAND WARRANTS, of all sizes, nnd will charge but Five Dollars for each am plication—to ls> paid for when flio warrant arrives Bring In your claims soon. As I intend to make this a jtermanent business, and give it my undivided attention, with a determination to give satisfaction. I hope to receive a liberal shore of pa’ tronage, from mv friends ami the conunuuitv geuerallv . , „ , S. It. BOXNEIt. jnl.Tui-i v Land Office. Columbus, ; NEW FURNITURE WARE H O O IVI -34 Door North of the Oglethorpe House CULI'MiUjS, (i A . t-x. Til K mb>ciiht‘i’ huß on h;i*il, three hw>> - ~ jpLxm-th of tin* Oglerhmpo House. ♦>gli** 4 flSthurpe street, an ol maP* FL'RMTVRE. to w hich he will Ik conn tan 41 y aibling, and which la* will i*U at price* that cannot fail to aitit those in want of anything in his line. Articles not on band will bo made to order at the short est notice. Furniture repaired at reasonable rates* Call and exuuiine *tnek. july’3l J. 11. FIKK^. GKOKGIA MIDITAUY INSTITUTE. MARIETTA. ri’llE Ac;ob inic y< ar is divided into two ses>i<*n.s ol live X months each. The Truth Session commence* on the Until of F’ bruary next, and ends on the lsth of July. The Cadets are divided into four college claves. The annualcxmimencejnent ttUvea]daee<m Weilnesdny before the 20th of July. Academic Staff. Col. A. V. Bvtunhy, \. m.. Super'intende*m and Rrofcssur of .Matiicniatics and Natural I’hilosopliy. (’apt. ThoniHN R. McConnell. Commandant of Cadet , and I’rof. of Engineering. Mr. 11. Manget. Frofessor of Freio h and History Mr. W 11. limit. \. M.. Professor of Chemistry and English Literature. .Mr. J. B. Hoodtviii. I‘rofess(*r of Draw ing. Capt. R. S.Camp. Assistant Professor ot Mat hematics. A. Connell. At. r>.. Surgeon. The Institution is under tin* direction and manage inentof A Board of Trustees, iiunrij unction with a Board of Visitors appointed by tlie Governor of the State. By an ju t of the Legislature, the Institute has been furnished with 140 Ca let Muskets and Accoutrements, uml a Field Battery, consisting of four flix-poundcr brass pieecn. and two twelve-pounder Howitzers. The Superinteudont and the Commandant, are gradu ates of West Point, and as the Institute is upon the West Point plan, the public may be assured that the govern ment, discipline and course of studies will he strictly en forced. TcnnaJfcßk^ Tuition. Board. Washing;, Fuel, Lights, hire of Musi cians, and other contingent expenses, per session of live months, in advance, *ll2 60. .Surgeon's fee. jier annum. Persons desiring further information can obtain a copy of the ••Regulations*’ hv addressing the superintendent. January 2d. * ANDREW J. HANSEL, Sec. ASBITItY FEMALE INSTITUTE. Da Fayette, Alabama. .1, Wksi.i.v Stacy, a. >i.. Principal. Mrs. M. I*. Stacy. ) Teachers in Literary Miss E. Bacheldkk. / Department. rnJIK exercises of this Institution will be resumed on 1 tin* 2d Monday in January. 1850. Kates of Tuition, per Seliolastic Year. Primary Department slf> do Preparatory Department 25 00 Ist and 2d Department College course 32 00 3d and 4th •• •• •• 40 mo Mush* on Piano 50 00 Vocal Music taught without extra charge. Speedy arrangements will be made to procure a suita ble teacher to take charge of the Musical and ‘Ornamen tal Department. The Principd is an alumnus of Emory and Henry Col iege. V a.—has large experience in teaching, and comes highly recommended, both as to character and ability for imparting instruction. Situated in tln* bo<om of a beautiful and healthy vil lage. furnished with all the facilities necessary to the ac quisition of a finished education, the Institute ‘drongly commends itself to the patronatre of an intelligent pub lic. Board can he obtained in eveval FesjK'CtJthh* families mi reasonable terms. E. G. Richards. J. T. Brock, Caleb Holloway. John C. “Towles. John AY. Hew ell, E. 11. Muse; AVjii. J. Adams. A. M. Presley. J. F. Dowdell. Trustees. December 21. 1855. ts COOKING. OFFICE, l&fe AND PARLOR STOVES.gg>-. TIIV WAIVE. IIOL’SK FURNISHING GOODS, xNc. A lfli'K** always ,n iiaiiff. an*l for ?*al(.* at fair |irir*s. Gutteriug, and Job Work iu general, proinplly attemled to ami xvabrantkp. Store oil linmloljih sired, (qqx'site the I‘ost Office. Jl. W. AUnVORTII. Columbus, Fiqit. 17, iiom OMNIBUS LINE. plilVVi’K FA M I LIES wikli- jgjgj the 01gothor|'**r I’eiTv 11 on ses. February iff. GEORGE W. lIAYNEP. FOM’AIXE BARE IIOVSK. HUGHES & DANIEL, Y\ urelioiise, Commission, Re, iiml Forivarding Merc It nuts. r J , HI'< tniJersigned have taken tin* new Fire I‘roof XMare House, recently erected in the rear of Messrs, Thrccxvits, Holt A t'o.. aijjoinins the Alabama Ware House, anil are prepared toatteiulto all consignments, and to receive and ,toro Cotton. They will do a general Comruisson. Storage and Forwarding Business, parti cular attention given td the Sale of Cotton ancl other Produce. I he usual laeiliiies will be afforded and cureful attention given to all business entrusted to their rare. A good suiqd.v of aKS'*g, Rojie and Salt, ul xvays on hand, W.M. 11. HUGHES*. Oetota'C 18&5. IVII. I>AX I EL. SHAD! SHAD!! II are rvreiviug large iiiunititics ofw^kßfe. > > FiiKSll SHAD daily. Ail order arcomi'unied with (lie cash, jimieltially attended to, Font hinny point on tiie Kail Roads. February i*f. ffxx UOGAX is TBRV. SITUATION WANTED. VCITI/EX competent to transaet any res]>cetahlv business (excej't hard labor.) is nut of emidoyment and xvould be glad to have it tor a very reasonable rnin pensation. Apply at this office. February XS. PICS FEET. V FRESH supply of fresh pickled Figs Fact, just re . reived and for sale at IJ Broad street, by February 0. f'ELLA A ‘I’HOMAS. Dll. CAllliltJEß, is prepared to attend to all Furgieal cases committed to liis charge. Office as heretofore, in the old M. Mary's Bank build ing. Residence—Northeast comer of Crawford and For syth streets. Feb. 1-ly A New Meat—Dry Sailed Humps. I,) BOXES Salted Rumps—Fork. 400t0401l lies each, -w at S) .', cents by the box. or 10 cents bv retail, for 1 by JAMES J.IGOX. BACON snoi i.ders. I IST received on consignment, 17 lllids. and 4 Boxes Cliamiler & Co.'s best Sliooltier Bacon, aud for sale JAMES EICON. TRIMMED CURED HAMS. )y ST received on consignment. 10 CiisUs more Chand ler .t Co.'s No. I trimmed and cured liams. and for “I* l *}’ JAMES EICON. 11A CON SIDES AND SHOULDERS. 11ST received on consignment. 00 boxes (20,000) Chan , >1 dl*r A Co.'s very superior Bacon Sides and Shoulder*. JAMES EICON. SUPERIOR LARD. 10Q l ' A *' KS ‘cry superior laud just received on nm 14<e* sign incut and for sale bv February 22. JAMES EICON. 11. I*. SIIAPAIU) MITCH ELI,. SHAPARD A MITCHELL, WHOLESALE GROCERS, Forwarding and Commission Merchants, and dealers in IRON, CASTINGS, &e„ Soutl.l Side of the Public Square, Shelbyville, Tennessee. 11 eft* re m*>. Sex more, Fanning A Cos.. | H A B. Douglass A Cos.. | Hillman A Brother, Nashville. Tennc.-co. lauiier A Phillips. Davis. Pilcher A Cos. ! J. R. Wallace A Brother. 1 ... . J. E. AViliiams A Cos. ( Atl,,llta ,iH * Crmiville, Sample A Cos.. Chathuuxtga. Tciui. McCallv ,x Jones, Macon, (hi. J- R. Hull A Cos.. Columbus. Ca. J. A. Ausley. I , Scrauten. Kolb A Cos. ) •''RSUsta. (.s. V erstille A Frierson. Savannah, Ca. (■dicperd. AieCray A <’o.. Charleston, s. ;*. February S. 18o(i. tlm TO THE PUBLIC. r |HIE trading public xvhoiiavo hithortopatrouized the 1 TRU V FACTORV. will please take notice that W. K. li.xKHts is no longer eouneeted or associated in auv man ner xrbaterer with the business of the establishment All business hereafter will lx* transacted exclusively with ourselves at our Ware-Rooms. „ , . It C. JEFFERSON A CO. ColamlnM. Oet. 25. fr AMERICAN COTTON PLA^TF* FOR IKj. r | >ll E Fourth VoluiiH* ol the American Cotton |q a I xx ill commence xxitli Hie January miml.i :*. Jn tints formally announcing the Prospectus | u . , Fourth Volume, xxc have hut a Icxy short jmragn,,. add, ‘anguine in tiie belief tliut, with tin* iutelUg, I,! dustrious patrons of progressive improvement n , Agriculture. Mechanic Arts, .Manufacture* of the Jq, ing Slates, and especially Alabamians, Hie past l,;a. the Cotton Planter is Us liiglwst eo#imeudaUou. Jn the first place, xve remark to our friends and re. that Hie Editor, Dr. Cloud, lias again become the ]* U j it and Proprietor; aud xvv hereby assure cm* cuiphuticnlly, tliut in future the Cotton Planter eui promptly ly the first day of each month. Flushed with victory in tiie luaguitlceat Eshiliiti . Alabama’s industry, as demonstrated in the trlui„i,| l ” success of the first Annual Fair of the Ahtbuum j,! Agricnilural Society, Hie Cotton Planter * xvill tak. “ step backward” its progress is onwnrtiand upwardm highest nh lie of improvement. It is hoped earnestly by tile Editor and proprietor, by the members of tiie Society, that the Planters l arrii'-rs. tin* Meclutt&s atul Manufactures of AhiUu, xvill rally en masse to the support of Alabama's hiiiy . elusively) lmlustrial Periodienl, tile Urgan nfth* , Inami State .Agricultural Hacioty, that its efficieuey be unfettered ill the great xvork of developing tlm i, measurable resources of the Keystone State of tin. 5,,,,'. •• Devoted to Improved Plantation Eeouomy, Munul, tiircs ntid the Mci hiiuic Arts,” the direct of the .ii„, ran Cotton Planter is to • • Improve (lit* Soil aud llte Mind.** Witli a corps of correspondents, numbering mm,,, the most practical as well as scientific minds of the xxc feed assured xve sltali be ai*lc to visit mu* ]u,tt. i,, the first of elicit month, to their entire satisfaction ki profit. Every family in tin* country, xvhutnver nnv l. t | l( avocation, should patronise some Agricultural pajx-t : .. cause there is no reading matter pubtbrbed to tin- xxr,, so innocent, luulat tiie same time so practically pm, Me in all the walks of life as that obtained in a good s .. cultural Periodical. Tla* -American Cotton Planter v issue promptly by the first day ot the month. It #ii| uniformly printed ill magazine style, on good whitep per. with nexv and fair type, securely stitched and trie men. Our Horticultural Department xvill be suahtinnl. heretofore, by ftgentleman f practical experience •, E. -I. Halt, id'Montgomery. Terms t One copy, in advance ’. k 1 n, Mix copies “ i to I ‘J’xx clve copies •• Ui H) Cluiisor -Agricultural Societies, ltlO copies 75 o .til commuuteaiions, eitlier for the columns of theM* ter. or containing remittanees, ordering tiie paper, m bo addressed to Dr. N. 11. Cloud, Eoekltmd Post i.ift, -Aigbtima. tSubscrqrtions should commence xvith the x*dtin,. - Newspapers friendly to the work, throughout thcSt. will confer a favor by copying tiie Prospectus. Our exchanges will please direct to Dockland, Ain. BROWN'S WASHING NAA-CHIINTi.. ’ IMIE Inventor in introchicing liis nexv ltotary AVashm. 1. Miicliim* to tlio notice of the public, elocs so xvitli tli confidence Hint in all cases where a fair trial is givet tiny “ill be as they have been by those who haven them, pronounced to be the best Machine for xraslii:. now in use, uml capable of performing more work ia fa less tints ami with less damage to the clothes than w other Washing Machine now made. lie claims for this Machine, that it xvill cleanse ts clothes from dirt in 15 to 30 minutes and leave them.. lireiy clean, ready for boiling and rinsing. It xvill tlo tut ordinary day’s xvasliing in an hour a: does not wear the clothe* more than onc-tenlh usmteke when washed by hand. II is adapted to washing front the finest Muslins toil coarsest clothes. Blankets and Carpets. Jt can be worked by women or even a 12 year oldie and is so simple in its construction that almost any l*v can repair it—if it should ever need it—and xvill xvith dinar) care last from 5 to 10 years. ir* One of Hie great merits of this Machine in adtlit ! to the facility in washing—is tliut tin clothes are not to I oat by washing. By the ordinary process of xvashit clothes are more injured than, by wearing. Tliisaihn tage together xvith tiie fact tlrttt it will do ten times:: xxhrli ofliajid lalxir, should induce every Hotel. Boar*!it House, tind family to have one. These Machines are sold for Cash .only, delivered at i j shop—price SIS. Directions for using sent xvith ixsr* ; Dlachine. Mnnufneltired by CLEMONS. BROVvN tin, We refer to a lew ..I the many who have bonghta used the Machines, viz: lien. Bcthune. Odunilms, Elisha Trammell, I>r. A. Poud. GeorgeT. Hurt. Russ-lb. A. 31. Alien. “ Chas. A. Peabody. •• John W. Hurt. ■■ Hopson .Smith. John iludaou. of the linn at A. Lowtlier. Threewiis, Holt & Ch>„ Janies Torbut. Thomas DcWoif. H. lYliithurst. Charles Wise. ‘• W. A. Met I ruder. R. E. Dixon. •• George McGehee, Dr. Crquliart. Walton B. Harris. *• I*. A. Clayton. •• W. 0. Williams. *• 3. C. Brewer, “ D. Bullard, James 11. Jones, •• Ji. It.liardwell,Turf.'ifS Charles I*. Levy. “ J. C. Sale, Auburn. J. Ennis, A. R. Bell. Montgomery Win. Matiuson. •* j Jno. Gill Shorter, Enfant. J. W. Thomas. •• 1 K. E. Brown, Macon, (la. James Comer, •• 1 Female College, Owen Thomas. | Geo. T. Rogers. Capt. .T. E. Davis, ! O. W. Massey, “ Rev. J. W. Talley, Oxford. W. S. Brantley, *• A. G. Slapgey, Fort Valley j X. Clayton. Chambers.o C'ol. Wellborn. Meriwether. X. W. Persons, Knon, Ala. Columbus. Xoveiuber 6 Uni— 31ELICIt fc CO’S. CA.SU CLOTHING WAREHOUSE Old stand of J. S. Smith & Cos., 125 West Side Broad Street, COLUMBUS, GA. MESS and Boys Clothing—a largo stock lo -J’ from, suited to every class and condition. Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods in every varictv. October 82. ly AUCTION &, COMMISSION BUSINESS r IMIK undersigned having purchased the interest of": _L Austin, in tlio linn of Harrison. Austin A JltO* will continue the A tic tin, Commission, Negro Brohei.iio and Forwarding Business, under the name ami style of H Aiticisoar <fc mc&ehee At the old stand, Xos. 59 and 01 Broad Street, and pledge themselves to a prompt ami faitliful attviiti to all husiness committed to their care. They will . their personal attention to the salo of Real Edit” Negroes. Merchandise, and Produce. Having ample facilities at command, they are pre. to make Liberal Advances on Negroes and Mereliamii of every description. HV Particular attention given to Admiuistrabi- Executors’ sales. CHARLES S. HARRIS Octolier 19,1865. ly ALLEN C. AlcG EIIEK JAHBS .1. TODD, COM MISSION MEIICHAM No. 26 East Side Broad Street, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. OEALEJI IX CHOICE: FAMILY GROCERIES. Staple Dty Goods. Drugs, i’atont Mcdlcim iw . C<>nfc. u 1 cry, Tobacco, Ac. Ac. COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND SOI,If Jr is Orders for all articles promptly attended to. 1 article ordered is not in the Store it will lie juirdi* and sliipjied witli dispatch. Octolier 20. ly D. 11. THOMPSON et < <>.. 113 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. Wholesale and Retail Dealer h (100KINC STOVES of all sizes and variousrfHf, J patterns : FORCE and LIFTING PUMPS. Lend Pipe. Iloliow Ware, Brittania and Plan-IBM ished Wares, Cutlery, and House li'SKis generally, and manufacturers of TIN AND SHEET IRON \VARE> January 2(i. ly PRINTING AND WRAPPING PAPK 11 BOCK ISLAND PAPER MILLS. COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. r piIBBE MILLS are prepared to furnish the J_ tide of Printing and Wrapping l’ai>er. The f'l “'ll icliTlie Daily Sun is printed, is made at tie 1 .JAMES LIGON. i ‘OM MISSION MERC HAN 1 Xo. >A‘> East Side Broad Street. COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. and Retail Dealer in Uacoft. Lard. Flour. Uotfeo, Sugar. Molassva. Salt I co Cheese. Onions. Potatoes, Apples. Dried Fruits, i • Vtoher 20. ly PRIME HAMS. .)/! UAKIIiiLS prime Hums received this J* l .’ wU Clianillor ,t < ’,>., and for sale at 121 o cents I" 1 1” by the barrel, or 14 cents retail, bv * , , fcbrqiiry P. ‘ JAMES Lib” FINE CIGARS AND SNUFF. I?I.VE llavannu Cigars. Loreiard’s Fnnff. const*® 1 1 hand and for sale, wholesale and retail. at-';’ Broad street. Columbus. Oct. IMPORTANT NEWS. JOjIDAN L HOWELL has removed his stock of 1’ nnd Stationery to the s*tort* formerly occup , |“‘ XV. Kobiuson and <i. E 0 o*o*l% nearly opposite tju Bank, where lie will lie pleased tom*** bis friend* who want valuable Presents for their friends. December 18