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Ij- THOMAS DE WOLF. i,v ,it Five Delias a year. Where the suh -11 -1., fnr less than a year, at the rate ot SSStth[ single copies, Five Cents. ’ ADVERTISING hates. t. will he inserted at Five Cents aline Three Cents a line far each subse ,r. ,°’ f : u . same—to he paid tor when the ffiSSed iato the office. CONTRACT ADVERTISERS. , ovraeding 5 lines- Ilot renewable, will be Vmonths for $4, six months for SO, or one Time agreed upon to be paid for before the U 'nts not exceeding ten lines, renewable at “rted at S2O a year—to be paid for quarterly ts of 20 lines, renewable at pleasure, in -7a vear—payable quarterly in advance. ilVertiaeinents exceeding 20 lines, will be he rate of $lO for for every additional ten lie quarterly in advance. ‘ nts or notices, occupying a place between matter and advertisements, will be charged L Hue for every insertion. o-ia Female College. Institution is organized under four ar departments of Instruction, viz: I iate. the Academic, the department I lges , and the Ornamental Depart- Collegiate department, is taught ev tliat is necessary for the full devel the mental powers, the Common ,j n g kept in constant review. Academic department, is taught | may be necessary for preparing the uter advantageously upon her Col department of Languages, Latin, French are taught, lamental department comprises the ds of Music and Design. In the struction is given upon all the usual ts, while in the latter, every variety g, Painting, &c. is taught, latioii (Madison, Morgan County,) rivalled for its social and religious and for the salubrity of its climate, ug Ladies board in Private Families, v receive all those offices of matur ed kindness which are necessary for h and comfort. tterm commences on Monday the uary. les may be obtained by applying to lie officers. D. MILLAIIY. Sec’y of Faculty. , Nov. 14th, 1855. ETTE FEMALE COLLEGE. rst Session, for 1850, will commence j iday.the 21st of January, and close j if July. FACULTY. . F. Bledsoe, Principal. 1. Hotchkiss, Assistant Lit. Dept. ian, Professor of Music. :s of Tuition Per Annum. ass $lO 00 | y class 25 00 j in regular course 82 00 ! years eacli “ v .. 40 00 mguage 20 00 he Piano, including use of In ; 50 00 he Harp, including use of ln t 05 00 ;he Guitar 40 00 Expenses 1 00 n and Greek Languages will be a part of the regular course, to all them. on will be given in Drawing, l’ain oidery, Wax and Paper Flowers at ates. isic will be taught to the whole 3 of charge. idies can be accommodated with i the family of the Principal, or in i families, at ten dollars per month, g furnished except lights and tow ■ Parents and guardians living at a distance, It requested to appoint an agent in La Fay ■el who shall make all purchases of clothing, ■ tor their daughters or wards. J. B. Norman is an experienced and teacher of music, and is prepared to ■ instruction in the art of Composition, and ■ rough Bass, to advanced pupils. V Institution is supplied with a Harp, and new Pianos. Hotchkiss, who has not, heretofore, connected with the Institution, comes to recommended, as a teacher of rare Among other testimonials the letter from Prof. Newman, of Union ■ege, New York, is an ample guarantee for ability and efficiency : I Union College, Dec. 20,1855. ■ K -ut Sin:—ln reply to your inquiry, I ■ say, Miss Hotchkiss, I know to bo emi qualified for teaching. Her scolarship and very thorough. She is enter ■ ! 'd ambitious—loves to teach, and on is the best qualified for it of any I ever instructed. I speak thus confi because she was a pupil of mine some B #a ’ ‘V live years. Truly vours, ■L JOHN NEWMAN, general principle that nothing tends SB 1 ’ to impair and destroy tiie intellect, than rficial habits of study, no young lady, in ■■lnstitution will be permitted to take up beyond the grasp of her mind, or to ad- I, anee from a lower to a higher class until she | ■ thoroughly mastered all that precedes.— “imd that lias not comprehended common im ®tic and English Grammar, is but poor ■th’ 1 , ei * ffspple with the intricacies of | -her mathematics, or the subtleties of I 'physics. e invite patronage, and we intend to dc- I -d: but we do not promise to makeschol ” n day. Wlfile modern science lias al nnmhilated time and space, the mind “> nidy its original qualities and capabil ; the Intellect, in its onward progress, j ■ dependent upon the principles of asso ',n, the powers of judgement and memory, b vanceraent in knowledge now, as it has W- * jan4. 1 1 DIVERSITY OF GEORGIA. Athens, December 18,1855. Institution will recommence on , Aum * ?* January next, and continue until the urtS.r ’ w . 1 there will be a week's vacation, after 1 niiKr^ n Presumed until the winter vacation, 7,*°“ the first of November. an *iu g able ana experienced officers comprise in Hlu cxjiocteil to lx- lit their iiznCi z , uus discharge of their duties, onnw, ”• D -> President and Professor of I’oliti- S 1 - : 1 "; Mental Philosophy. * e^’A * ro^mn ’ of Ancient Languages MDUttley, D. i>.. Professor of Belles l.ettres, ■ -i.ht and History, t* -her *• D -> Professor of Natural Sciences and A- Professor oi Mathematics, 1 Ji..irU } *i v'* Civil Engineering. Chcmi“y e ’ V M- ’ I,rofL,f,sor 1,1 Philoso- ■ l, ‘niV|T?r l \. U 'rf'?! n b kiu > LL - f ) Professor of Law. Vi)ii tt ,n .•”• D. Terrell, Professor of Law. I* is. enry Waddell, A. M.. Tutor in AncientLan- J'l PlioiiitVr r^’. A .' sl ,'’T utor l” Mathematics. it the ttLwA 1 H ’ “’ SHI °n are recommended to be nres- IlW* <*tho term. I** ‘old ur,K uar 'h an s may feel satisfied that their B't'ii .I can here obtain a thorough edueation. ANBURY HULL. Ser’ry. &ff § ailii VOL. I.} REMOVAL. FURNITURE EMPORIUM. SAMMIS <fc ROONEY, Have removed their extensive stock of Furniture to their (IRON FRONT,) New Four Story Brick Building, Nearly opposite their Old Stand, WF 11 they will be happy to see their friends and M customers and show them something brilliant and inviting in tho way of Furniture. ( Dm* M are-Rooms are unequalled in Beauty, and our Eurniture recherche. Wo oiler rare advantages to pur chasers, furnishing houses throughout in a tasteful and uniform style, by having a branch ofonr business in New V°rk city, where tlio Senior partner manufactures, under liis own eye, articles to suit the most fastidious. We have on hand furniture suitable for Parlor, Bed, Sitting, Dining Boom, Kitchen Ac., of Rose Wood, Mahogany, Walnut, Pine, Ac.; and as Low as can be found North or South. An assort ment of CARPETING AND CURTAINS, will also be on band, that will not fail to please. Call and see. Our stock consists in part of Etci-zslins, Tete a Tetes, Wliaf Nots Arm Chairs, and Sofas, oi Rose-Wood, Itrocatellc and Mahogany, for Pi H .vs. Bureaus, Dressing, Marble and Mahogany Tops. Side-Boards—Marble and Mahogany Tops, Book Cases of all kinds and Secretaries attached. Tables—Centre. Dining, Work and Extension. Bedsteads —High and low post, French and Cottage. Enamel Sets for lied Rooms, all colors. Walnut and Ma hogany Sets for Bed Rooms. Chair s—an extensive assortment of all woods. Looking Glasses—all sizes, in frames and out.’ Carpets—Brussels, Ingrain, Tapestry, Ac. Curt uins—of Brocatelle and Damask, all colors. Shades—Gilt Cornices and Curtain ladders. January 17, 1856. A. K. AYER, GENERAL AGENT. AUCTION, COMMISSION, RECEIVING And Forwarding Merchant, No. 131 West Sido Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. #7s“Particular attention given to the keeping, purchase and sale of Negroes. #s“Administrators’ and Executors’ sales attended to on reasonable terms. Oct . 23. ly J. C. HUSK. J. 11. IIAViS. W. 11. U)SC. RUSE, DAVIS & LONG, COMMISSION MERCHANTS And Shipping Agents, SAVANNAH, 0 EOIiGJA. WJ LL purchase and sell cotton and other produce on commission, and strictly attend to forwarding goods and tilling orders from the country. Ruse, Patten A 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.l6 ly LAMBKIN HOTEL. Lumpkin, Stewart County, Geo. rmi E above Hotel has been thoroughly roliova- a a I ted and re-furnished. The undersigned thankful for past favors will take pleasure in ae- |sig!T: j commodating all those who may favor him with their patronage. P. LAMPKIN, Per J Proprietor. TO RENT. A COMFORTABLE Resideueoin the 6th Ward, Arak , V with 3 neat rooms, good kitchen, smoke- |ff|||fl house, stable, and the best water in the City. J —*'"■ Apply at this Office, Jan 29 INSURANCE. 1,1 IRE, MARINE, RIVER, and LIFE RISKS taken in 1 responsible companies by JOHN MUNN, Agent, Office No. 2., over E. Barnard A Co.’s stole. Phoenix Insurance Company—Capital $200,000. S. 1,. LOOMIS, President. JOHN MUNN, Agent. Columbus, Ga., Nov 27. ts HALLOWELL <fc THOMAS, Mattress Manufacturers, THIRD DOOR BELOW CITY HOTEL, BROAD STREET, Columhus, Georgia, ORDERS for Cotton or Cotton and Sliuck Mattresses. promptly executed. Tho patronage of the citizens of Columbus and vicinity, is respectfully solicited. October 29.1855. ly BARRINGER & MORTON’S Steam Sash and Blind Manufactory, OGLETHORPE STREET, COLUMBUS, GA. riMllS Manufactory has been is in successful operation JL 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 cts Primed and Grazed...l2J4 cts. 10 x 12... 9 “ “ “ ...18 ‘ “ 12 xl4 ..19 “ ...25 “ 12 x 16..,11 “ “ ...27 12 x 18...12 “ “ “ ...30 “ 12 x 20...14 “ “ ...35 “ 12 x 22...16 “ “ ...40 “ 12 x 24...18 “ “ ...45 “ The above Sash are 1% inch thick, and made plain. 1 u all cases where they are made Lip-Sasli, twli cents per light will bo added. All Sash glazed with good French Glass, primed with the best Paint, ami superior Putty. Rolling Blinds for Windows, 60 cents per foot, measuring the length, A window five feet would cost $3, without painting, catches, or hinges. PANEL DOORS. V/i inch thick, without moulding, $2 50—moulding one side, $3 00—moulding both sides, $3 50. 1% inch thick, without moulding, 2 75—moulding one side, 3 25—moulding both sides, $3 75. V/2 inch thich, 4 pannels moulding on one side, $3 50— moulding both sides, < l 00. 1% 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 German or Trench 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 bttindings 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 and ceiling tongued and grooved. Scroll and other descriptions of Brackets, for ornament ing Cottages, Green Houses, &c., made to order. The proprietors being practical mechanics and builders, believe they can give entire satisfaction to all who may favor them with orders. fcj-All the above work will be furnished at short notice. Sash kept constantly on hand. All orders sent witli the cash, or city acceptance, will meet with prompt at tention. Work to be sent by tho River, Rail Road, or ill Wagons, w ill be at the risk of the purchaser, as the work wilt be considered delivered. #f<S“Speeial contracts can be made for large jobs. M. BARRINGER, Jamiury 24. ly J. L. MORTON. LAND FOR SALE. \LOT in Cobb county, well marked on tlieGnint us Mineral Tract.; One Lot 202 acres in Ma-vSKp rion county. Three fractions adjoining, comiiieno-““ ing about one mile above Itainbridge in Decatur county, and embracing the bank of Flint itiver for two miles, ou w hich there are some good Hammock and Cotton Lands, and the balance as well calculated for making Turpen tinejns any in the Southern country Also a Lit witli comfortable improvements at New Pine Knot Springs, adjoining A. (1. Redd, Esq. Titles in disputable. Apply to K. J. HARDIN January 31, 1556. Columbus, Ga. BROOKS & CHAPMAN \ 1 roi LD call the attention of Pliysiciang to the \\ newly discovered medicine called ‘Dll. N. W. SKAT’S NEGATIVE ELECTRIC FLUID. It is superior to Norwood's Tincture of Vcratum Veradi, for all purposes that the latter lias heretofore been used for. February 4. FANCY ( ANDIES. JUST rec. ived a line supply of Fancy Candies and Con fectionery, at 42 Broad street. February 8. ('ELLA a THOMAS. •i. S7 hull <s~ co., GROCERY MERCHANTS, AND DEALERS IN 1 TAGGING, Hope, Twine, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Salt, 9 Teas. Cigars, Tobacco, Wines, Brandies, Gin, Rye, Monongahola, Bourbon, and Scotch Whiskey, and Pro visions and Groceries generally, ut the old stand of John J. MeKendree, No. 109. Broad Street. Columbus. Oil. November 21.1855. l v COLUMBUS, GA.. MARCH 1-2, 1856. j CARRIAGE REPOSITORY, EAST SIDE OF OGLETHORPE ST„ Between the “Perry” and “Oglethorpe” Hotels, and di • roetly opposite Temperance Hall, COLUMBITS, G KORGIA. WE have now in store and receiving the r-yMT iK wr , best and most extensive stock of cles to be found in this country, comprising CALECHES AND MOCK CALECHES, of finest and richest finish, and most elegant appearance. BERLINS AND COACHES, of latest styles and every variety. ItOCKAWAYS AND BAROUCHES, oi every know n 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. Tho fact that the well known and highly esteemed work of JAMES M. yUJNBY & CO. as well as that of otiier makers of the highest reputation, cun be found only at our house, and tlmt all our stock is made up un der the personal direction of Mr. 11. C. McKee, (whose long experience guarantees its quality) enables us to offer better work and at lower prices, than arti cles of the same quality c an be sold tor by any other dea ler ill this country; and quite as low as they can be af forded in New York city. For proof of which wo respect fully invite all who wisli to purchase, to call and see us. We are selling at the very lowest rates, for rasli or ap proved credit, anil 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 b<’ strictly ns represented, and satisfaction guaranteed to nil. MeKEE & ROBERTS, N. B.—Having the best regular set of Carriage workmen to be found iu this country, we are pre pared, as heretofore, to do all kinds of repairing at the lowest possible rates, with the utmost promptness and in the best manner. McK. & R. January 28. ly MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE. Lumpkin, Ga. rplIE Trustees of this institution take pleasure in nn -1 nouncing to the pnblic 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. Rev. F. X. Forster, a. M. —Professor of Natural Science and Mathematics. Miss Ann E. Alden. Instructress iu French and Bota ny aLd Principal of Preparatory Department. Music. This institution is located in one of the most beautiful and healthy villages of.South Western Georgia; owned hy the. Masonic Fraternity, and under its supervision; it is kept free from all sectarian bias—at the 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 progiess as heretofore. Boarding can l>o obtained in the best families of the pluce, where tho students will be surrounded by the safe guards and amenities of the families circle. The rates of tuition and board, are as low as tiiose of fered by any similar Institution in this part of the State. The College is furnished with anew and complete set of Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus, Globes, Maps, Charts, Ac.; iu fine with everything necessary for illus tration in the several departments of Natural and Expe rimental Seicnces- The College Building is so arranged that the Depart ments will lie kept eutirely separate, each occupying its respective rooms. Arrangements are now in progress to secure for the Music Department, a gentleman of the highest grade of abilities and moral character. We invite the patronage of a liberal and discerning public, being assured, from the character and reputation of those constituting the Faculty, and the ample facilities fop instruction now actually in possession of the Institu tion, that every pledge we make shall be redeemed, every inducement we offer will prove to be a fact; and that our Institution can challenge comparison with the proudest in the land. Persons desiring further information iu regard to the College, will please address L. M. Cox, Lumpkin, or Rev. F. X. Forster, Cuthbert. Ga., who will furnish them with Circulars, &e. Jan. 23 ts ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES. rpHE undersigned designs opening a Private Academy X for Young Ladies in Eatonton, l'utnan county, Ga., ou Wednesday, January 9tli, 1856. In the Literary Department the course of study will be extensive anil liberal. Tlio Latin, French, German and Spanish Languages will be taught if desired. The Ornamental Department will include Music on the Piano, llnrp, Organ and Guitar. Also, Drawing, Painting, and Embroidery in all its branches. A complete apparatus will be furnished in order to af ford ample illustrations in the Natural Sciences. Musical instruments will be provided, so that each pupil may have the means of daily practice in addition to the regular lesson. The number of pupils will be limited to 36. Tuition per annum, $125 ou ; haif iu aelwince, and tho balance at the end of the year. Attention Is called to the following advantages: First, the pupil receives a much larger share of attention, than when the school is large and overgrown. Second, in addition to the regular course of study, she can make such a selection from tiie languages, and tho Ornamental Department, as time and choice may dictate, without extra charge. Third, the low rate of tuition, compared with that of other schools. The usual charge 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 the use of in struments, stationery, &e., and the amount will not fall far short of S2OO, whereas, in the plan adopted in this Academy, the 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 the 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, Ga. Jan 23. 1. R. BRANHAM. CHEROKEE BAPTIST C OLLEGE, Cassville, Georgia. r|MIE first Term of this Institution w ill begin on tlio I first Monday In February, 1860, under the direction of the following Faculty. Rev. Thomas Hamhaut, Chairman and Professor of Ancient Languages. Rev. William 11. Roman . Professor of Mathematics. Rev. B. W. Wmlden, Professor of Belles Letters and English Literature. Rev. IV. 11. Robekt, Protein. Professor of Natural Science. Rev. B. W. Wiiiloln, pro tcm. Professor of Moral Philosophy and Intellectual Science. Other Professors will be elected ns soon as the wants of the college require it. Board and lodging can lie procured at a txiardiug house or in private families, at from eight to ten dollars per month. Tuition. In Academic department, per year S2B 00 In College department, per year 34 00 Scholarships. The Board of Trustees are now offering to sell scholar ship* for four years at SIOO 00 Scholarships for sixteen years, at 240 00 Thus making tuition merely nominal The annual commencement will take place on Thurs day after the first Baturdny in July. Location. Cassville is a healthy location. Our college, bunding is situated three quarters of a mile from the village, and is a commodious building. Here young men will lie comparatively freo free the allurements of fashionable life, tbe baneful influence of grog shops, and the ex|is ures of a mixed population. Any information, as well as catalogues, can be obtained on application to the undersigned, or any of the faculty. JOHN 11. KICK, December 31. Secretary Board of Trustees. RAKE CHANCE FOR SMALL CAPITAL. OFFER for saleaspleuded set of Tinners’ Tools and Ma chines, with as fine a set of Patterns us there is in the State, very low for cash or good notes and security, pay able Ist January next. Ten per cent, off for cash. A bargain can be had by early application. Also, a first rute set of Wool Cards, with all appertain ing machinery, as good as new. Call stsm or yarn lose a bargain. J. J. TODD, February 0. 20 Broad Street. PRIVATE HOARDING. MRS. C. It. WILLIAMS, on Jackson struct, ill front of tbe residence, of Mr. P. McCluren, is prepared to accommodate a tew day lioardere. February 9. lw East Alabama Female College, Tuskkgke, Macon County, Ai.bama. IOCATKI) in Tnskegee, a village far-famed for its j healthful climate and refilled society, tiie college is easy of access from east and west by tho Montgomery anil West Point Rail Road which pusses at tiie distance of four miles, and from the upper and lower country by excellent roads. The public itiuy feel assured that thu high stumlurd of education hero adopted will never bo lowered. It is our determination to present at all times an institution whose facilities for instruction shall justly claim for it a posi tion among tlio first in tbe country. These are, an ele gant and commodious edifice, erected at a cost of some forty thousand dollars—a large amiable corps of instruc tors —a well selected library—a good apparatus and a ca binet, prepared with special reference to tlio wants of tho college. The boarders enjoy peculiar advantages. They have the privilege of membership iu a literary society, meet ing w eekly for rehearsals, muling and exercises in com position. One hour on Sabbath afternoons is spent by tlihn 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 levees conducted by the governess anil other members of tbe faculty. Their dormitories are all carpeted, well warmed anil ven tilated. amt furnished with every needful comfort. Be sides boarding at tbe same table witli tlio President and others of the Faculty, they are under the constant super vision of tbe governess who directs them in all matters pertaining to their habits of study and recreation, and to the cultivation of their manners. OFFICERS. Literary Depart mcnt. Henry A. Bacon, A. M„ President. Mental and Moral Science. Georoe W. Thomas. A. M., Higher Mathematics and Ancient Languages. J. Khzeczkowski, French, Italian afldGerman. Miss 1 niia Williams, Logie, Rhetoric and History. Mrs. N. T. Taylor, English branches. Miss M E. Womack, Preparatory Classes. Musical Department. Dr. 8. M. Bartlett, Principal. Gustavos Gikstler,) Mrs. N. T. Taylor, > Assistants. Miss Lydia Root, J Ornamental Department. Miss L. 11. Reid, Principal. Miss Assistant. Boarding Department. Miss L. 11. Reid, 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. 7th, inclusive. Second Term, from Jan. Bth to April Bth, inclusive. Third Term, from April 9tli to July 9th, inclusive. Summer Vacation, from July 10th to Sept. 22d, inclusive. Commencement of 1856, on Wednesday, July Oth. Necessary Expenses. Primary Classes per term $ 7 00 I> & C do 10 00 A A It do 13 00 College do 16 6(1 Board, including lights and washing lr. term, 36 00 Books, stationery, materials, Ac., furnished at ;ow prices. Extra Expenses. Modern Languages, per term $ 7 00 Drawing, Embroidery* Chenille, Wax or Fum y Work, per term 9 00 Water Colors, per term 10 00 Oil Painting, per term 13 00 Piano, Guitar, or Violin, per term 16 00 Use of Instruments for lessons and practice, per term 2 50 llurp, including use of instrument, per term... 25 00 Those who design entering for the first time at the be ginning of the next term, will find it to their advantage to correspond with the President on that subject. November 21, 1855. ts Texas Real Estate Brokerage, COLLECTING AND LAND AGENCY. RAYMOND, FREEMAN & CO., ATTORNEYS AT LAW, CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, UOMES in Texas, and safe investments obtained through this Agency. Fidelity to the interests of non-residents. Registers of Lands for sale in all parts of tho State; full exhibits of title and accurate descrip tions, also, Registers of Town uud City Lots. Lands lo cated, bought and sold. Claims against tiie State or indi viduals collected or adjusted, and remittances made by exchange on New Orleans or any of the Northern cities, if desired. Taxes paid on hind situated in any part of the State. A thorough and intimate knowledge of the country and land system, insures superior locations and tiie best titles. Strangers looking ut Texas may always have some leading items and useful hints at the office of this Agency. Registers open for examination.. #3S“ln the beginning of her revolution ill 1836, Texas offered large bounties, in land, to volunteers who might servo iu her armies. We can now offer to the survivors and heirs of those who thus served, the recovery of all the lands promised by tiie government of Texas. Our advantages are such, that wo are prepared to investigate and prosecute all Texas claims, for land or money, re gardless of their date. We give particular attention to the recovery of property illegally or unwarrantably dis posed of by agents or administrators; to the investiga tion of the riglits of heirs, devisees or legatees, and to the settlement of estate.s To persons having Land Certificates for Location, vve can offer particular inducements. Our thorough anti in timate knowledge of the vacaut lauds 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 the different classes of titles, together with a large amount of land registered iu our office for sale, enables us to furnish prompt and re liable information and assistance to persons desiring good homos, and to offer superior advantages to those wishing to make safe and profitable Investments. We are offering for sale lands in every part 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 tbe State, and ascertain its value. We Invite the attention of persons having lander town property in Texas for sale, to our office, us 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 ami efficient col lections. RAYMOND. FREEMAN A 00. December 18 —ts SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY, FKKDONIA, CHAMBERS COUNTY. ALA. G. F. HILL, Esq., Principal and Proprietor, Mu. N. W. ARMSTRONG, Graduate of the) State Military Academy, South Carolina,)- Assistants. Dr. I'UTNAM A Cad. J. S. BARKER, A. II.) riIHE Fourth Scholastic Year of this Academy cum- X meuced on Monday, Jauuary 15th 1805, and will con tinue in session during forty weeks. As this Academy received very liberal assistance from the State at tiie last session of the Legislature, there will be no charge for tuition. On entering the Institution, an initiation fee of twenty dollars will be required of each Cadet, except such as come under the the following pro vision, viz; Kaeli county iu the State of Alabama is entitled tosend one Cadet free of charge. Such Cadet to be selected by the Judge of Frobate and County Commissioners, from such men as are talented, deserving and of good morul character. Orphans should receive the preference. COURSE OF STUDIES. Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar. Geography and History. Algebra,Geometry; Plain, Descriptive and Analytical ■ Trigonometry, Calculus, Shadows and Perspective, Natu ral and Moral Philosophy, Chemistry, Conveyuncing, Con stitutional Law, Ancient Languages; French, Civil and Military Engineering, Surveying, Mechanics ami As tronomy. . . . , - Tactics will be taught at such times as not to interfere with tiie regular studies. The discipline will lie enforced. UNIFORM. Dress Coat of Grey Cadet Cloth,standing collar, trimmed witli convex metallic buttons and sixteenth-inch black cloth, according to tiie usual style; Pants of Grey Cloth, with black stripe on tiie outer seam one ami an eighth inches in width— to lie worn till the first of May. White Punts from Ist May till September. The uniform is not to be worn except on general pa rades. and hiicli special occasions as the Military Instructor may direct. The Academy Buildings are large and well urriingeil, and the locution is eminently liualtby. Board cuu Ik; procured from eight to ten dollars a month. The principal will so direct the education of liis pupils as, if possible, to make them practical and useful men. The experience and qualifications of tile instructors will entitle this Institution, in u high degree, to public | confidence. F. A. ZACHARY, Jly-d4in Secretary of the Board of Visitors. i IRISH POTATOES. O Pi.'Barrels yellow Irish Potatoes, received and lor sale I 4/.J by JAMES LIOON. I THE BRITISH PERIODICALS, ANI) TUB FARMER’S GUIDE. Great reduction iu tlio price of the latter publication. L. Scott A Cos., New York, continue to publish the fol lowing leading British Periodicals, viz; TIIE LONDON QUARTERLY (Conservative). THE EDINGBURGH REVIEW (Whig). THE NORTH BRITISH REVIEW (Free Church). THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW (Liberal). 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THE FARMER’S GUIDE To Scientific and Practical AfgricuUlire. By Henry Stephens, F. R. S. of Edinburgh, and the late J. P. Norton, Professor of Scientific Agriculture in Yale College, New Haven. 2 vols. Royal Octavo. — 1699 pages, and numerous Wood and Steel Engravings. This is, confessedly, (lie most complete work on Agri culture ever published, and in order to give it a wider circulation the publishers have resolved to reduce the price to Five Dollars for flic Two Volumes’ I )\ lien sent by mail (post-paid) to California and Oregon tlio price will be $7. Tunny other part of the Union and to Canada (post-paid), $6. Krj ‘This work is not the old “Rook of the Farm.” Remittances for any of tbe above publications should always lie addressed, post-paid, to tbe Publishers, LEONARD, SCOTT A CO., No. 54 Gold Street, New York. BROWN S NEW HOTEL. Opposite the Passenger Depot, Macon, Ga. Is now open for the reception of the traveling public, sojourner and citizen, under tlio following programme of administration : E. E. BROWN, ( ~ E. ISAACS, ) Proprietors. B. F. Deuse, Superintendent. f I HIIS new Hotel has much to render it uttrac- r, | - JL tlve to tlio way-tarer, who may visit Macon on pleasure or business. ‘ H Scj | Its location is opposite to tiie New PnssengerJljLiiL Depot on 4tli Street, and at a convenient distance from tbe tv are Houses and business part of the city. To fami lies and others wlio tarry but a few boui'R iu tbe place. Brown’s Hotel will furnish all needful accommodations without delay and expense of Omnibus transportation to distant hotels. The Rooms ale large, airy and well ventilated, many of them having communicating doors, and suitable for par ties ami families. The Furniture is entirely new and of the most improv ed style of hotel equipment. The Culinary Department will be under the special care of that well known and efficient Caterer, Mr. E. Isaacs. The General Suprriiitemlence and Reception Depart ments confined to Mr. B. F. Dense, long and favorably known as the popular Superintendent of the Floyd House of Macon. His Lady will give her attention to the Com fort of the Ladies who may sojourn ut, or visit the House. Meals will always tie in readiness on the arrival of the different Kail Road Trains. The Bar will be supplied witli tile choicest Wines and Liquors. A Livery Stable and Barber Shop are also adjuncts of tiie Hotel. The house is furnished witli Gnsand with Bath Rooms. Under tin; various arrangements the Proprietors fiutter themselves that they will he able to supply every reason able want of their guests and establish ior their House the reputation of a “first class Hotel.” The public pat ronage is respectfully solicited. E. E. BROWN, Jan Btf _ K. ISAACS. NEW ~ YARD, L II- MADDEN A THOMAS KINNEY, I J A V E formed a co-partnership for the purpose of ear- XI rying on the business of Marble Cut ting, Granite Work, Ac., At the old stand of J. 11. Madden, 152 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga., as well us tiie new stand of J. 11. Madden on Oglethorpe st., where they will at all limes bo 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, Workmansiiip and quickness of exe cution. They will keep constantly on hand Cement anil Plaster of Paris. IJROISr BAILING, of the newest patterns always procured on the most ad vantageous and reasonable terms. AH wlm know Madden, know him to be a workman of taste and judgment. Those who wish to show respect to (lie “dear ones departed” will find it to their advan tage to give the new firm a call. Feb 15 To Physleluns and Citizens of Georgia. VNKW PRINCIPLE for the treatment of all febrile affections lias been discovered by a talented l’hysi elan of New York. This discovery involves u new princi ple by which tiie 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 called Negative Electric Fluid, and is prepared by X. W. Seat. M. I)., New York. It is extensively used iu the hospitals in France, und has been extensively used in the practice of a number of the most talented members of tbe medical fraternity. Tbe atten tion of Physicians is most respectfully solicited to tbe virtues of this medicine in the treatment of Fevers. Try it and you will never quit its use. It is fur superior to Nonvoisl's Tincture, for reducing the pulse. This asser tion will tie proven by one single trial. A full description of the treatment of Fevers by the use of Dr. -V W. Seat's Negntive Electric Fluid, from the pen of the discoverer, will be published in tiie columns of tlio Sun. in tiie course of the present week. The Negative Electric Fluid is for sals at the Drug Stores of Dun forth A Nagel, and Brooks A Chapman, in Columbus. February 4. FOR SALK ON CONSIGNMENT. J) ACON Sides, Hums, Seed Oats, and Corn. By > HUGHES A DANIEL. Jan 18—ts TOBACCO. A *) Boxes Tobacco, various brands, received and for sale by JAMES UtiON LEAF LARD. JUST received and for sale 100 barrels, lialf barrels and kegs best A No. 1, new Ts af Gird. For sale by Dec. 15—ts JAMES LIGON. NEW CO-PARTNERSHIP. rpilK undersigned have entered into the GBOOEKY I BUSINESS, under the firm ami name of BTDG WAY, CLKCKLKY A CO. We w ill keep constantly on liund a largo stes k of choice Groceries. D. A. KIDGWAY, A. D. CLECK.LEY, M. 1). DONEY, junßtl 11. M.OLKCKLEY. WANTED, Hy a young man who can give tlio very best reference, 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 gissl as tlio heat, warranted fresh, now on liaiiil and to arrive, at J. J. TODD’S, Deeeiuber 11 26 Broad Street. {NO. 184.