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Iglje jailg tint. gy THOMAS DE WOLF. , 1 ~„nv at five Dollars a year. Where the sul>- ilisheil aiu y .or less than a year, at the rate of yXn* a moVth- Single copies, Five Cents. lft> ADVERTISING KATES. , ..laments will be inserted at Fivo Ceuts a line <‘ rer , ’ # | An H11( i Three Cents a line for each suhse- 3f “he same-to be paid for when the “Sntf handed into the office. W V ‘ CONTRACT ADVERTHSHB. L l not exceeding 5 lines, not renewable, will be Bf Cl uhree months tor $4, six months for sd, or one tlO Time agreed upon to be paid for before the ■ r ~mt is put in type. ■ i Sments not exceeding ten lines, renewable at Re inserted at S2O a year—to be paid for quarterly ,l disementß of 20 lines, renewable at pleasure, in K i .t£K) a year— payable quarterly in advance. R tnirt advertisements exceeding go lines, will be , -I the rate of $lO tor for every additional ten ■tnyahl auarterly in advance. m: .Uuements or notices, occupying a place between B limrmatter and advertisements, will be charged H,"centsline for every insertion. I a Female College. ititution is organized under four departments of Instruction, viz: ;e, the Academic, the department >s, and the Ornamental llepnrt llegiate department, is taught ev it is necessary for the full ‘level lie mental powers, the Common g kept in constant review, eademic. department, is taught ,y he necessary for preparing the >’r advantageously upon her Col . partuient of Languages, Latin, ■'reach are taught, nental department comprises the of Music and Design. In the •action is given upon all the usual while in the hitter, every variety Painting, &c. is taught, ion (Madison, Morgan County,) railed for its social and religious ad for the salubrity of its climate. ; Ladies board in Private Families, receive all those offices of mater kindness which are necessary for and comfort. erm commences on Monday the ry. i may be obtained by applying to officers. . MILLAIIY, Seo'y of Faculty. Nov. 14th, 1855. afayette female college. HIE First Session, for 1850, will commence on Monday the 21st of January, anti close the 2d of July. FACULTY. .). F. Bledsoe, Principal, is M. E. Hotchkiss, Assistant Lit. Dept. 3. Norman, Professor of Music. Kates of Tuition Per Annum. mary class $lO 00 iparatory class 25 00 st year in regular course 32 00 it three years each “ -10 00 nch Language 20 00 sic on the Piano, including use of In trument 50 00 sic on the Harp, including use of In trument 05 00 sic on the Guitar 40 00 idental Expenses, 1 00 he Latin anil Greek Languages will be ;ht, as a part of the regular course, to all i desire them. astruction will be given in Drawing, Pain- I;, Embroidery, Wax and Paper Flowers at usual rates. ocal music will be taught to the whole >ol, free of charge. oung ladies can be accommodated with ‘ding in the family of the Principal, or in _ ectable families, at ten dollars per month, 1 thing furnished except lights and tow ,’ents and guardians living at a distance, [quested to appoint an agent in La Fay wko shall make all purchases of clothing, tor their daughters or wards. jl. J. B. Norman is an experienced and ssful teacher of music, and is prepared to instruction in the art of Composition, and orough Bass, to advanced pupils, e Institution is supplied with a Harp, and new Pianos. ss Hotchkiss, who has not, heretofore, cunnected with the Institution, comes to ghly recommended, as a teacher of rare fixations. Among other testimonials the wing letter from Prof. Newman, of Union ge, New York, is an ample guarantee for ibility and efficiency: Union College, Dec. 21), 1855. ui Sni:—ln reply to your inquiry, I and say, Miss Hotchkiss, 1 know to be emi ly qualified for teaching. Her scolarship ueval and very thorough. She is onter ng and ambitious—loves to teach, and on whole, is the best qualified for it of any ’ l ' vel, instructed. 1 speak thus confi v> because she was a pupil of mine some or five years. Truly yours, JOHN NEWMAN. pon the general principle that nothing tends e to impair and destroy the intellect, than ‘incial habits of study, no young lady, in Institution will be permitted to take up ‘os beyond the grasp of her mind, or to ad o lrora a lower to a higher class until she thoroughly mastered all that precedes.— nimd that has not comprehended common !| notic and English Grammar, is but poor ualified to grapple with the intricacies of uglier mathematics, or the subtleties of aphysics. patronage, and we intend to de -1 1! but we do not promise to make schol a day. While modern science has al- EJx annihilated time and space, the mind ori Sinal qualities and capabil ||T.',, Ibe Intellect, in its onward progress, uLj’ dependent upon the principles of asso- H, I ’"’. the powers of judgement and memory. ... vanc ement in knowledge now, as it has ■ been, i 8 slow. * jan4. j Diversity of Georgia. fng, Athens, December 18,1855. MP<- lOtlTir* t * l ’ B Institution will recommence on Istft; in.,,,., ‘of January next, and continue until the Hi,: 1,0. ii , w,len there will be a week's vacation, after Kit.i'i , w '** he resumed until the winter vacation. W:ZV“ ,h ” “ rst “f November. r jJ'S nhle and experienced officers comprise Nt lathe. —"'h” are expected to be at their U„ ll0 n„ , 01ls discharge of their duties. ‘'*>l morn cl v ?• D -’ President and Professor of Politi- I Y “ Ptv" 1 1, 1 , Mentnl Philosophy. H'.iteraiuM ‘ * A- M- ’ , ’ rnll ’ SSol ’ of Ancient Languages H. 1 , I ,'?"’ ■ Professor of Belles hettres. (.a, ’Christianity and History. Hin'r of French *’ Profww " r of Xatural Sciences and *dt .i K ’ M “ Professor oi Mathematics, <V:Ws v‘ Civil E gineering. At 1 ' 11 Chemtatr le, A. M.. I*rofcssor of Natural Philoso • humpkin, 11. i>., Professor of haw. Wl liHtan:,' 1 ’ D -Terrell. Professor of Law. nr y Waddell, a. m., Tutor in Ancient Lau- If \\ 11 i B'l'licantaf 1 . \ M -’ f utl,r * n Mathematics, htat th,. ,s” “"anssion are recommended to be pres- T of the term. *’** oil i'eel satisfied that their -1 tt ‘ ll h*'re nbtaiu athorouglt education. ASUjUItY HULL. Sec’ry. Ut lailj £**. VOE. 1.1 REMOVAL, FURNITURE EMPORIUM. SA M Alls fc ROONEY, Ifiivoremoved their extensive stock of Furniture to their (IRON FRONT,) New Four Story It rick Uulldiug, W Nearly opposite their Old Stand, H MU', they will he happy to see their friends and customers and show them something brilliant and inviting in the way of Furniture. Our Ware-Rooms are unequalled in Bounty, and our Furniture recherche. We otter rare advantages to pur chasers, tiirnisliiug houses throughout in a tasteful and uniform style, by having a branch of our business in New Vol k city, where the Senior partner manufactures, under his own eye, articles to suit the most fastidious. We liave on hand furniture suitable for Parlor, Bed, Bitting, Dining Boom, Kitchen Ac., of Hose Wood, Mahogany, Walnut, Pino, Ac.; and as bow as can ho found North or South. An assort ment of CARPETING AND CURTAINS, will also l,e on hand, that will not Tail to please. Call and see. Our slock consists in part of Etcrzslus, Tele a Tetes, What Nots Arm Chairs, aiul Sofas, of Itosc-Wood. llrocutclle and Mahogany, for Pt„ cjs. Bureaus, Dressing, Marble and Mahogany Tops. Side-Boards —Marble and Mahogany Tops, Book Cages of all kinds and Secretaries attached. Tables —Centre, Dining. Work and Extension. Bedstends —High and low post, French and Cottage. Enamel Sets for lied Kooms, all colors. Walnut and Ma hogany Sets for Hod Kooms. Chairs —an extensive assortment of all woods, hooking Glasses— all sizes, in frames ami out. Carpets —Brussels, Ingrain, Tapestry, Ac. Curtains —of Brocatelle and Damask, all colors. Shades —tlilt Cornices and Curtain holders. January 17, 1850. A. K. AYER, GENERAL AGENT. AUCTION, COMMISSION, RECEIVING And Forwarding Merchant, No. 131 West Side Broad Street, Columbus, Ua. &3“Particular attention given to the keeping, purchase and sale of Negroes. life-Administrators’ and Executors’ sales attended to on reasonable terms. Oct. 23. ly J. U. RUSL. J. 11. DAVIS. W. H. LON". RUSE, DAVIS & LONG, COMMISSION MERCHANTS And Shipping Agents, SAVANNAH, UEOKfcHA. WILL purchase and sell cotton and other produce on commission, and strictly attend to forwarding goods and tilling orders from the country. Ruse, Patten ,t Cos., agents Columbus, by whom liberal advances will be made on consignments either to or through us to our friends in Liverpool or the North. Jan.lo ly LAMPKIS HOTEL. Lumpkin, Stewart County, Geo. THE above Hotel has been thoroughly renova- r ■ toil and re-furnished. The undersigned ffjrf.TV thankful for past favors will take pleasure in nc- | jjj Tj SI commodatiug all those who may favor hint with their patronage. I*. LAMBKIN, Ppc 3 Proprietor. TO RENT. A COMFOItTABLE Residouceiil the bill Ward, -ferank j. V. with 8 neat rooms, good kitchen, smoke- j§f||| house, stable, and the best water in the City. . Apply at this Office. Jan 29 INSURANCE. I.MRE, MARINE, RIVER, and LIFE RISKS taken in . responsible companies by JOHN SIUNN, Agent, Office No. 2., over E. Barnard k Co.'s store. Phoenix Insurance Company—Capital $200,000. S. L. LOOMIS, President. JOHN MUNN, Agent. Columbus, Ga., Nov 27. ts HALLOWELL <fc THOMAS, Mattress Manufacturers, THIRD DOOR BELOW CITY HOTEL, BKOAI) STREET, Columbus, Georgia., ORDERS for Cotton or Cotton and Shuck Mattresses, promptly executed. The patronage of the citizens of Columbus and vicinity, is respectfully solicited. October 29.1855. ly BARRINGER <fc MORTON’S Steam Sash and Blind Manufactory, OGLETHORPE STREET, COLUMBUS, GA. rpms Manufactory has been is in successful operation \ for over three years, and is still continued. All work will be done by experienced workmen, with good quality of lumber, and the latest improved machinery. SASH, BLINDS, AND PANEL DOORS, Will be furnished and boxed at the Factory, at the follow ing prices: Sash — 8 x 10... 7 ets Primed and Grazed...l2G7 cts. 10 x 12... 9 “ •• “ ...18 ‘ “ 12 x 14 ..10 “ “ ...25 “ 12 x 10...11 <> “ “ ...27 “ 12 x 18...12 “ “ “ ...30 “ 12 x 20... 14 12 x 22...10 “ “ “ ...40 “ 12 x 24...18 “ ! * “ ...45 “ The above Sash are 1% inch thick, and made plain. 111 all eases where they are made Lip-Sash, twli cents per light will bo added. All Sash glazed with good French Glass, primed witli the best Paint, and superior Putty. Rolling Blinds for Windows, 00 cents per foot, measuring the length, A window five feet would cost $3, without painting, catches, or hinges. PANEL DOORS. 1% inch thick, without moulding, $2 50—moulding one side, $3 00—moulding both sides, $3 50. inch thick, without moulding, 2 75—moulding one side, 3 25—moulding both sides, $3 75. ljnj inch thich, 4 panuels moulding on one side, $3 50— moulding both sides, $4 00. inch thick, 4 panels moulding on one side, $4 00— moulding both sides, $4 50. In addition to the above, Blinds painted and furnished with hinges and catches, if desired; also, Sash glazed with Gorman or French plate, painted, stained, enamel led, embossed and Bohemian Glass, of all shades and col ors, for side and transom lights and office windows. Plans and specifications for all descriptions of bui tidings furnished to order, with estimates, if desired. Contracts made for construction and erection of build ings, on reasonable terms. All kinds of lumber planed, and flooring aud ceiling t ‘ /lied and grooved. scroll and other descriptions of Brackets, for ornament ing Cottages, Green Houses, Ac., mode to order. The proprietors being practical mechanics and builders, believe they can give entire satisfaction to all who may favor them with orders. -All tlie above work will be furnished at short notice. Sasli kept constantly on hand. All orders sent with tlie cash, or city acceptance, will meet with prompt at tention. Work to he sent by the River, Rail Rond, or in Wagons, w ill lie at the risk of the purchaser, as the work will he considered delivered. tW-Speclal contractsciui lie made for large jobs. M. BARRINGER, January 24. ly J. L. MORTON. LAND FOR SALE. VLOT in Cobb county, well marked on thoUrant as Mineral Tract,; One Lit 202 acres in Ma-SSJ rimi county. Three fractions adjoining, commcnc ing about one mile above Balnbridge in Decatur county, and embracing tlie liunk of Flint River for two miles, on which there ure some good Hammock and Cotton Lands, and the balance as well calculated for making Turpcn tinehis any in tlie Southern country Also a Lot with comfortable improvements nt New Pine Knot Springs, adjoining A.G. Redd, Esq. Titles In disputable. Apply to E. .1. HARDIN January 31, 185 G. Columbus, Ga. UKOOKS & CHAPMAN WOULD call the attention of Physician* to tlic YY newly discovered medicine called DJi. N. W. SEAT’S NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID. it is superior to Norwood’s Tincture of Veratum Veradi, for all purposw tiiat the latter lins licretofore been used for. February 4. FANCY CANDIES. JUST revived a line supply of Fancy Candies ami Con fectionery, nt 42 broad street. February 0. CELLA & THOMAS. J. R. HULL &, CO., GROCERY MERCHANTS, AND DEALERS IN H AGOING, Hope, Twine. Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Salt, Teas, Cigars, Tobacco, Wines. Brandies, Gin, Bye, Monongaiiula, Bourbon, aud Scotch Whiskey, and Pro visions and Groceries generally, at tile old stand of John J. McKendree, No. 109. Broad Street. Columbus. Ga. Novemlier 21. 1855. lv COLUMBUS, GA„ MARCH 11, 185(1. CARRIAGE REPOSITORY, EAST SIDE OF OGLETHORPE ST„ Between the “Perry” ami “Oglethorpe” Hotels, anil di rectly opposite Temperance Hall. COITUM 111 TS, <rKOItCAIA. WE have now in store and receiving the r\j|§rilß)k , best and most extensive stock of velii eliw to be found in this country, comprising CALECHES AND MOCK CALECHES, of finest and richest finish, ami most elegant appearance. RERUNS AND COACHES, of latest styles and every variety. BOCK A WAY'S AND BABOCCIIKS, ol every known pattern and 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. The fact Mint the well know n and highly esteemed work of JAMES M. QUIN’BY A CO. as well as that of other makers of the highest reputation, can lie found only at our house, and tiiat all our stock is made up un der the personal direction of Mr. 11.0. 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 he sold for by any other dea ler in this country ; and quite as low ns they can he af forded in New York city. For proof of which we respect fully invite all who wish to pmclmse, In call and see us. We are selling al 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 he strictly ns represented, and satisfaction guaranteed to all, McKKK A ROBERTS, N. B.—Having the best regular set of Carriage workmen to be found in this country, we arc pre pared, as heretofore, to do all kinds of repairing at tlie lowest possible rates, witli the utmost promptness and in the best manner. McK. A 11. January 28. ly MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE. Lumpkin, Gn. THE Trustees of this institution take pleasure in an nouncing to the public that they have secured the following faculty, to take charge of the College, at the opening of the next term. FACULTY: Col. Augustus Alden, a. m. President —Professor of En glish Literature and Ancient Languages. Bev. F. X. Forster, A. M. —Professor of Natural Science auil Mathematics. Miss Ann K. Alden, Instructress in French and Bota ny aLil Principal of Preparatory Department. Music. This institution is located in one of the most beautiful and healthy villages of South Western Georgia; owned by tlie Masonic Fraternity, and under its supervision; it is kept free from all sectarian bias—at tlie same time, re quisite care is taken to secure to the pupils proper 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 the best families of the place, where the students will he surrounded by the safe guards and amenities of the families circle. The rates oftuition and hoard, are as low as those of fered by any similar Institution in this part of the State. The College is furnished with anew and complete set of Chemical anil Philosophical Apparatus, Globes, Maps, Charts, Ai'.: in line with everything necessary for illus tration in tho several departments of Natural and Expe rimental Sciences- The College Building is so arranged that the Depart ments will lie kept entirely separate, each occupying its respective rooms. Arrangements are now in progress to secure for tlie Music Department, a gentleman of tlie highest grade of abilities and moral character. We invite tlie patronage of a liberal and discerning public, being assured, from the character and reputation of those constituting tlie Faculty, and tlie ample facilities for instruction now actually in possession of the Institu tion, that every pledge we make shall be redeemed, every inducement wo offer will prove to Vie a fact; and that our Institution can challenge comparison witli tlie proudest in the land. Persons desiring fu.ithcr information in regard lo the College, w ill please address h. M. Cox. Lumpkin, or Rev. F. X. Forster, Cutliliert, Ga., who will furnish them with Circulars, Ac. Jan. 23 ts ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES. ri IRE undersigned designs opening a Private Academy X for Young Ladies in Eatontou, Putuan county, Ga., on Wednesday, January 9th, ISSO. In the Literary Department the course of study will be extensive ami liberal. The Latin, French, German and Spanish Languages will be taught if desired. Tlie Ornamental Department will include Music on tlie Piano, Harp, Organ and Guitar. Also, Drawing, Painting, and Embroidery in ail its branches. A complete apparatus will lie furnished in order to af ford ample illustrations in tlie Natural Sciences. Musical instruments will lie provided, so Unit each pupil may have the means of daily practice in addition to the regular lesson. Tlie number of pupils will be limited to 30. Tuition per annum, $125 00; linif in iidwiuce, and the balance at the end of tlie year. Attention Is called to the following advantages: First, tlie pupil receives a much larger share of attention, than when tlie 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 ottier schools. Tlie usual charge for the English branches, is. ..S4O 00 Music 20 00 Latin (Extra) 20 00 French “ 20 00 Drawing and Painting 25 00 Embroidery 25 00 Making the aggregate of SIBO 00. To this add the extra charges made for tlieusciil'iii struments, stationery, Ac., and the amount will not fall far short of S2OO, whereas, in tlie plan adopted in this Academy, tlie charge for these is $125 leaving a difference 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 tlie usual rates. Persons desiring further information, or wishing to en ter their daughters or wards, may address me, for the present, at Lumpkin. Stewart County, Gu. Jan 23. 1. K. BRANHAM. CIIEItOKKE BAPTIST COLLEGE, Cassville, Georgia. rjWIE lirst Term of this Institution will begin on tile X lirst Monday in February, 1860, under the direction of the following Faculty. Itev. Tiiomah llamiiapt, Chairman and Professor of Ancient Languages. Rev. William H. Robert, Professor of Mathematics. Rev. B. W. Wiiildex. Professor of Belles Letters ami English Literature. Rev. W. 11. Robert, Pro tern. Professor of Natural Science. Rev. B. W. WitILOKN. jiro tern. Professor of Moral Philosophy aud Intellectual Science. Other Professors will ho elected as soon as the wants of the college require it. Board and lodging can be procured at a boarding house or in private families, at from eight to ten dollars per month. Tuition. lit Academic department, per year S2B (SI In College department, per year (HI Scholarships. The Board of Trustees are now ottering to sell scholar ships for four years at SIOO 00 Scholarship* for sixteen years, at 240 00 Titus making tuition merely nominal The annual commencement will take (dace on Thurs day after the first Saturday in July. Location. Cassville is a healthy location. Our college budding is situated three quarters of a mile from the village, and is a commodious building. Here young men will lie comparatively free fro* tlie allurement* of fashionable life, tlie baneful influence of grog simps, and the expos ures of a mixed population. Any information, ns well as catalogues, can be obtained on application to the undersigned, or any of the faculty. JOHN 11. RICE, December 31. Secretary Board of Trustees. IIAUE CHANCE FOR SMALL CAPITAL. I OFFER for sale asplended set of Tinners’ Tools and Ma chines, with as flue a set of Patterns as there is in the State, very low for cash or good notes and security, pay aide Ist January next. Ton per cent, off for cash. A bargain cu be had by early application. Also, a first rate set of Woo! Cards, with all appertain ing machinery, as g<id as new. Call soon or you lose a bargain. J- TODD, February 0. *4 Brood Street. PRIVATE BOARDING. MRS. C. R. WILLIAMS, on Jackson street, in front of the residence of Mr. P. McClaren, is prepared to accommodate a few day hoarders. February 9. lw East Alabama Female College, Tuskegei:, Macon County, Albama. 100ATKD in Tuskegoe, a village far-famed for its j healthful climate and retim'd society, the college is easy of access from east Hnd west by tlie Montgomery and West Point Kail Komi which passes at the distance of four miles, and from tlie upper and lower country liy excellent roads. The public may feel assured that the high standard of 1 education here adopted will never lie lowered. It is our determination to present at all times an institution whose j facilities fur instruction shall justly claim for it a posi tion among tho first, in the country. These are, an ele , gunt and commodious edifice, erected at a cost of some folly thousand dollars—a large and able corps of instruc tor!* —a well selected library—a good apparatus and a ca binet, prepared with special reference to the wants of the college. The boarders enjoy peculiar advantages. They have the privilege of membership in a literary society, meet ing weekly for rehearsals, rending and exercises in com position. One hour on Sabbath afternoons is sjient liy them in giving an analysis us the morning sermon, and in other exercises designed to cultivate a taste for reli gious truth. They also attend monthly levees conducted liy the governess uml other members of the facility. Their dormitories are nil cai'peted, well warmed and ven tilated, and furnished with every needful comfort. Be sides boarding at the same table witli the President and others of the Faculty, they are under the constant super vision of the governess who directs them in ull mutters pertaining totheir lmbits of study and recreation, and to the cultivation of their manners, OFFICERS. Literary Department. llf.nry A. Bacon, A. M., President, Mental and Moral Science. Gi.orol W. Thomas. A. M„ Higher Mathematics and Ancient Languages. J. KkZKCZKOWSXI, French, Italian and German. Miss I Mia Williams, Logic, Rhetoric mid History. Mrs. N. T. Taylor, English Branches. Miss M K. Womack, Preparatory Classes. Musical Department. Dr. S. M. Bartlett, Principal. Gust a vug Giestlkr,) Mrs. X. T. Taylor, ; Assistants. Miss Lydia Root, J Ornamental Department. .Miss L. 11. Reid, Principal. Miss Assistant. Boarding Department. Miss L. 11. Kkid, Governess. Mr. Sampson Lanier, Steward. Mrs. Emily K. Lanier, Stewardess. Mrs. Lucinda Patton, Assistant and Nurse. Calender. First Term, from Sept. 23d to Dec. 23d, inclusive. Winter Vacation, from Dec. 24th to Jan. Till, inclusive. Second Term, front Jan. Bth to April Bth, inclusive. Third Term, from April 9th to July 9tli, inclusive. Summer Vacation, from July 10th to Sept. 22d, inclusive. Commencement of 1850, on Wednesday, July 9th. Necessary Expenses. Primary Classes per term $ 7 00 D & C do 10 00 A & B ill 13 00 College 1U 00 Board, including lights and washing pr. term, 30 00 Books, stationery, materials, &c., furnished lit |ow prices. Extra Expenses. Modern Languages, per term...... $ 7 00 Drawing, Embroidery, Chenille, Wax nr Fancy Work, per term 0 00 Water Colors, per term 10 00 Oil Painting, per term 13 00 l’iano, Guitar, or Violin, per term 10 00 L'se of Instruments for lessons and practice, per term 2 50 Harp, including use of instrument, per term... 25 00 Those who design entering for tlie first time at the be ginning of (lie next term, will find it to their advantage to correspond with tlie President on that subject. November 21, 1855. ts Texas Real Estate Brokerage, COLLECTING AND LAND AGENCY. RAYMOND, FREEMAN & CO., ATTORNEYS AT LAW, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, HOMES ill Texas, and safe investments obtained through this Agency. Fidelity to tlie interests of non-residents. Registers of Lands for sale in all parts of tlie State; full exhibits of title and accurate descrip tions, also, Registers of Town and City Lits. 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 tlie 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 systeiq, 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. .C jJ- In tlie beginning of her revolution ill 183(i, Texas offered large bounties, ill laud, to volunteers who might serve in her armies. \Ve can now otter to the survivors and heirs of those who thus served, the recovery of all tlie 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 tlieir date. We give particular attention to the recovery of property illegally or unwarrantably dis posed of by agents or administrators; to the investiga tion of the rights of heirs, devisees or legatees, and to the settlement of estate.s To persons having Isind Certificates for Location, we can otter 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 knowledge of tlie different classes of titles, together witli a largo amount<if land registered in our ottice 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 ottering for sale lands in every part of the State, Improved and unimproved, of every quality, ami 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 tlie State, and ascertain iis value. We invite the attention of persons having land or town projerty ill Texas for sale, to our office, as furnishing a cheap and effective mode of advertising ; and of mercan tile houses and individuals, to the collecting branch of our business, as a medium for prompt and efficient col lections. RAYMOND, FREEMAN k CO. December 18 —ts SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY, FRF. DON IA, CHAMBERS COUNTY. ALA. G. P. HILL, Esq., Principal and Proprietor, Maj. N. W. ARMSTRONG, Graduate of the! State Military Academy, South Carolina, > Assistants. Dk. PUTNAM A Cai>. J. S. BARKER, A. B.J ritllE Fourth Scholastic Year of this Academy coin- X monced on Monday, January 15th 1865, and will con tinue in session during forty weeks. As this Academy received very lilieral assistance from tile State at the last session of tile Legislature, there will be no charge for tuition. On entering the Institution, an initiation fee of twenty dollars will lie required of each Cadet, except such us come under the the tallowing pro vision, vlt: Each county in the State of Alabama is entitled to send one Cadet free of charge. Such Cadet to lie delected by the Judge of Probate and County Commissioners, from such 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 ami Analytical Trigonometry, Calculus, Shadows and Perspective, Natu ral and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry,Conveyancing, Con stitutional Law, Ancient Languages; French, Civil and Military Engineering, Surveying, Mechanic* and As tronomy. . , Tactics will lie taught at such times as not to interfere with the regular studies. The discipline will be enforced. UNIFORM. Dress Coatof Grey Cadet Cloth, standing collar, trimmed with convex metallic buttons and xixteeuth-iuch Mack cloth, according to the usual style; Punts of Grey Cloth, wit.ii black stripe on the outer seam one and an eighth Indies in widtli —to be worn till the first of May. White Pants from Ist May till September. Thu uniform is not to be worn except on general pa rades, and such special occasions a the Military Instructor may direct. The Academy Buildings an- large and well arranged, and the locution is eminently healthy.. Board can bo procured from eight to ten dollars a mouth. Tile principal will so direct the education of his pupils as, if possible, to make them practical aud useful men. The experience and qualifications of the Instructors will entitle this Institution, in u high degree, to public confidence. F’. A. ZACHARY, jly-d4iii Secretary of the Board of Visitors^ IRISH POTATOES. 2 Barrels veliow Irish Potatoes, received and for sale 0 t, v JAMES LIOON. THE BRITISH PERIODICALS, AND THE EATtMEIVa GUIDE. Great reduction in tlie price of the latter publication. L. Scott A Cos., New York, continue to publish the fol lowing leading British Periodicals, viz: THU LONDON QUARTERLY (Conservative). TUB KDINGBURGII REVIEW (Whig). THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW (Free Church). THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW (Liberal). BLACKWOOD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE (Tory). fIMiE great ami important events—Religious, Political, J. and Military—now agituting tile nations of the Old World, give to these Publications an interest and value they never before possessed. They occupy a middle ground between tlie hastily written news items, crude speculations, uml Hying rumors of the newspaper, and tlie ponderous Tome of tlie historian, written long after the liviug interest ill the facts lie records shall have passed away. The progress of the War in the East occu pies a large space in their pages. Every movement is closely criticised, whether of friend nr of foe, and all short comings fearlessly pointed out. Tlie letters from the Crimea and from tlie Baltic in Blackwood’s Magazine, from two of its most popular contributors, give a more intelligible and reliable account of the movements of tlie great belligerents that can elsewhere be found. These Periodicals nbly represent tlie three great politi cal purtieg of Great Britain—Whig, Tory, and Radical, — lull isditics forms only one feature of their character.— As Organs of the most profound writers on Science, Lite rature, Morality, uml Religion, they stand, as they ever have stood, Unrivalled in the world id’ letters, being con sidered indispensable to the scholar and the professional man, while to tlie intelligent reader of every class they furnish a more correct and satisfactory record of the cur rent literature of the day, throughout tlie world, than can be possibly obtained from any other source. Early (’o]>lch. The receipt of AdvtMcf, Sheet* from (lie British publish ers gives additional value to these Reprints, especially during llie present exciting state of European affairs, In uxinm li as they can now lie pluccd iu the hands of sub scribers about as soon as the original editions. Terms, {NO. 183. Per ann. For any one of ilia four reviews $3 00 For any two of the four Reviews 5 00 For any three id’ the lour Reviews 7 00 For all four of tlie Reviews 8 00 For Blackwood's Magazine 3 00 For Blackwood and three Reviews 0 00 For ltbieUwiKsl ami the lour Reviews 10 00 Payments to lie made in ull cases in advance. Money current in tlie Stale where issued will l>e received at par. Clubbing. A discount of twenty-five per cent, from tlie above pri ces will be allowed to Clubs ordering direct from L. Scott A Cos., four or more copies of any one or more of tho above works. Thus: Four copies of Blackwood, or of one Re view, will lie sent to one address for $9; (bur copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood for S3O; mid soon. Postage. In all the principal cities and towns, these works will be delivered, free of postuge. When sent by mail, the postage to any part of tlie United States will lie but twen ty-four cent* a year for “Blackwood,” and but fourteen cents ii year for each of the Reviews. THE FARMER’S GUIDE To Scientific and Practical Agriculture. By Henry Stephens; F. R. S. of Edinburgh, and the laic J. P. Norton, Professor of Scientific Agriculture in Yule College, New Haven. 2 vols. Royal Octavo.— Hits) pages, and numerous Wood ami Steel Engravings. This is. confessedly, tlie most complete work on Agri culture over published, and in order to give it a wider circulation tlie publishers have resolved to reduce the price to Five Dollars for the Two Volumes !! When sent by mail (post-paid) to California ami Oregon the price w ill he $7. To any other part of the Union and to Canada (post-paid), SG. This work is not the old “Rook of tho Farm.” Remittances for any of the above publications should always he addressed, post-paid, to the Publishers, LEONARD, SCOTT A CO., No. 54 Gold Street, New Y'ork. BROWNS NEW HOTEL. Opposite the Passenger Depot, Macon, Ga. Is now open tor tlie reception of the traveling public, sojourner and citizen, under tlie following programme of administration: B. F. Dense, Superintendent. II Ml IS new Hotel lias mucli to render it attroc- J. tlve to the way-farcr, who may visit Macon WC™*) oil pleasure or business. i- a Its location is opposite to tlie New I‘HssengerJkJkiii. De|Kiton 4tli Street, and at 11 convenient distance from tlie Ware Houses and business part of tlie city. To fami lies aud others who tarry hut a few hours in tlie place, Brown’s Hotel will furnish all needful accommodations without delay and expense of Omnibus transportation to distant hotels. The Rooms are large, airy and well ventilated, many of them having communicating doors, and suitable for pur ties and families. Tlie Furniture is entirely new and of the most improv ed style of hotel equipment. The Culinary Department will he tinder tlie special care of that well known and efficient I'attrer, Mr. E. Isaacs. Tlie General Suprriiitendence and Reception Depart ments con lined to Mr. if. F. Dense, long and favorably known as tlie popular Superintendent of the Floyd House of Macon. His Ludy will give her attention to the com fort of the Ladles who may sojourn at, or visit tlie House. Meals will always he in readiness on the arrival of the different Rail Road Trains. The Bar will be supplied witli tlie choicest Wines and Liquors. A Livery .Stable and Barber Shop are also adjuncts of the Hotel. The I muse is furnished witli Gas unit with Bath Rooms. Under the various arrangements the Proprietors flatter themselves that they’ will lie ab/e tosupp/y every reason able want of their guests and establish for their House the reputation of a “first class Hotel.” The public pat ronage is respectfully solicited. IC. E. BROWN, jitn Btf K. ISAACS. NEW CO-PARTNERSHIP. marble” yard, .). 11. MADDEN &. THOMAS KINNEY, HA VE formed a co-partnership for the purpose of car rying mi the business of Marble Cutting, Granite Work, &•., At tlie old stand of J. 11. Madden. 152 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga., as well us the new stand of J. 11. Madden on Oglethorpe st., where they will at ail times lie found, ready to re ceive and promptly to execute all orders given 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 Cement aiul Plaster of Paris. uroxst zR^A-iLsiisra-, of the newest patterns always procured oil the most ad vantageous 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 departed” will find it to their advan tage to give (lie new firm a call. Feb 15 To Pliysirlans and Citizens of Georgia. \NKW PRINCIPLE for tlie treatment of all febrile affections bus been discovered by a talented Physi cian of New York. This discovery involves anew princi ple by which the too positive condition of the system cal led Fever, is changed to the normal or healthy state di rectly and without loss of vitality. This valuable remedy is culled Negative Electric Fluid, and is prepared by N. W. Seat, M. D., New York. It is extensively used in the hospitals in France, and has been extensively used in tlie practice of a number of the most talented members of the medical fraternity. The atten tion of Physicians is most respectfully solicited to the virtues of this medicine in the treatment of Fevers. Try it and you will never quit its use. It is fur superior to Norwood's Tincture, for reducing the pulse. Tin's asser tion will In- proven hy one singh trial. A lull description of the treatment of Fevers by the use of Dr. N.W. Seat's Negative Electric Fluid, from the pen of the discoverer, w ill he published in tlie columns of the Sun, in tlie course oftlio present week. Tlie Negative Electric Fluid is for sals at the Drug Stores of Dmifnrth A Nagel, and Brooks k Chapman, in Columbus. February 4. FOR SALE ON CONSIGNMENT. I>ACON Sides, Hams, Seed Oats, and Corn. By J) HUGHES k DANIEL. Jan 18—ts TOBACCO. 4*_) Boxes Tobacco, various brands, received and for O sale hy JAMES LIGON. LEAF LARD. J UST received and for sale 100 barrels, half barrels and kegs best A No. 1, new Leaf Lard. For sale by Deir. 15—ts JAMES LIGON. NEW CO-PARTNERSHIP* lI'HK undersigned have entered into the GROCERY 1 BUSINESS, under the firm and mime of RIDG WAY, CLKCKLKY k CO. We will keep constantly on hand a large shs*k of choice Groceries. 1) A. RIDGWAY, A. D.CLECKLEY, M. 1). DONKY, Jaußtf 11. M. CLKCKLKY. WANTED, m a young man who can give the very best reference, 1> a Situation as BOOK KEEPER or SALESMAN in any respectable establishment. Apply at this office. February 8,2 t SHAKER GARDEN SEED. NEW Crop as good as tlie best, warranted fresh, now on imnd and to arrive, at J J. TODD’S, December 11 20 Broad Street,