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[From the N. Y. Journal of Commerce.] mm grey. A BEAUTIFUL SKETCH. She was a winsome girl. Never was one more so. Her home was in the opening of a gorge of the mountain where the ravine spreads out into a valley, not very wide, wa tered by the stream that dashed wildly over the rocks a little farther up. The broad, low cottage of the widow Grey (as I call her, by your leave, although I need not say I use a fictitious name,) was concealed trout view in the dav time by a dense mass of trees and shrubbery, except on one side where the lawn sloped down to the bank of the creek. Here were usually moored two or three little skiffs which might easily be forced up the rapids quite into the mountain gorge, and which were often seen bearing A.nnie and her brother down the current, returning from some expedition on the hills. Had you pass ed along the road which crossed the mouth of the ravine below the cottage, you would not have suspected that a house was in the thicket above you, unless it had been in the evening, and you saw the gleam of the light, or paused, as 1 often have paused, to let your horse drink at the edge of the broad creek; and then, perhaps, you might have heard a song floating out of the dark wood, and if you rode on till midnight, it would linger in your ears, and you would fancy you had heard a spirit. That man must have a hard heart that did not love Annie Grey. She was the imper sonation of loveliness. 1 never could describe a face or form. I do not remember friends by their features, and I have not the remotest idea of the color of their eyes or hair, in nine cases out of ten. But Ido remember her with distinct memory. She was tall, that is, rather above the medium height, and slender, but gracefully and beautifully shap ed. Every motion was natural and unaffec ted, and her footstep was as light as her heart —and that had not a heaviness. Sweet An nie Grey ! The music of her laughter rings from out the lonesome years like the melodi ous carol of a bird in the arches of a ruined temple ! Her eye was dark ; quick as sun shine in its changes, and full of unspoken poetry. You might read all manner of beau tiful fancies and holy thoughts there. But I linger too long on this description of her. Her brother was n fine fellow, a year or two older than she, and one of the merriest hoys in all the country. He loved his sister, too, and, as l have before remarked, love has a re flecting force which makes the lovely. I am completely lost in a whirlwind of memories now that I return to those days and scenes. There were a thousand inci dents of my early life that are brought vivid ly before me the moment I recall the old cot tage i:i the glen and its beloved inmates. How startlingly does the trite remark, that “we live in a changing world,” recur to our thoughts every day. In fact, it cannot be come trite. The very stars that vve worship as change less sometimes fall, and the eyes that we worship with more of devotion than the stars, grow dim, and the hearts that we fancy as immutable change mournfully! There is nothing immutable but God. It is the attri bute of Deity which includes all others, anti to which mortals do homage because they cannot comprehend it. A score of years has removed the cottage from the earth, and its inhabitants having separated here, have met again up yonder! One by one, tin ir lips murmuring hymns and prayers, and their white hands folded togeth er, the friends of my younger days have pass ed away, and but few remain of all that company. Annie Grey died thus. One glorious sum mer evening, when the moon was in its full, she and Ned had been strolling up the moun tain side, and coming down together had nearly reached their boat as twilight gather ed around them. Loth to return from the forest, she bade Ned push the little skiff al most under the fall, and, standing on a rock in the very middle of the water, she shook her tiny fist at the cataract, and held a mock con versation with it. Returning myself from a day’s shooting on the mountains, I saw her on the pedestal be fore I was seen, and throwing myself down on the ground, watched her with admiring eyes. Undine herself was not more beauti ful. She talked to the water as to an old fa miliar friend, and, in truth, if there be sprites and ouphes they must have loved her. Her voice was clearer than that of the stream, and when she laughed, as she at length did, at some odd reply she imagined the fall to make, the old arches of the forest and the ra vine gave back a musical echo, so that I star ted to my feet and listened to it as to the voice of fairies indeed. But a cry of half terror and half laughter startled me, and, springing down the bank, I Saw her a single instant us she disappeared in the water. Her footing had proved inse cure, and she slipped from the rock into the embrace of the stream she loved. It was the work of an instant to spring out to her, and swim but a few strokes to the shore, and she was not a particle frightened by the occurrence—on the contrary, the woods rang with her uncontrollable laughter as soon as she was on the shore. I walked in that same forest two years ago, and heard again the music of that ring ing laughter through the long halls of time; made scarcely more melodious by its passage through the corridors of years. Placing her in the boat, and taking the oars from Ned, I soon delivered them safely at the cottage and bade them good night. The next day Annie had a raging fever, and was delirious for ten days; I saw her several times, but she did not recognize me, albeit I was a near relative, and had known her from her birth. There was one voice that she re cognized, and one face that she looked up to with longing love. It was the face of Phil. R , who had won W.'r pure young heart. But I will not intrude <m the sacred memory of tluit love which is the property of but few now living. Phil, is dead, too. On the tenth day of sickness she slept heavily, and awoke in her right mind. But, alas for the dear ones around her, it was but too evident she was near to Heaven. Her eye was clear and full of joy as if she had been, as I doubt not she had, with angels. Old Mr. Thompson, the clergyman who had baptized us all, and had buried our fath ers, and had loved us faithfully from the days of our first lisping, stood bv her bed, and she smiled joyfully as she saw him. “Ah, Air. Thompson, I used to wonder whether I should die with you all around me, and this is just exactly as I wished it. It seems strange, too, that lam dying. I don’t exactly believe it. Phil, am I dying “God forbid, Annie.” “Ah ! that tone, Phil! You mean to say God only can save me, for all hope of man is gone. Don’t grieve, though, don’t grieve. Why, it isn’t hard U>di.e. I love the dear earth well enough to stay here—and the flow k ers and birds, and the brooks, and the old scat down by the bank .of the stream; but I don’t feel so very sorrowful to leave them as I used to think I would. And I do love moth er and Ned, and Air. Thompson, and—and — and you, Phil!” and here her voice, which had been low but cheerful, suddenly trem bled, and she was silent. At length she continued in a renewed tone of cheerfulness—“ Phil, go sometimes and sit on the old scat down there by the stream, and put your arm .along the back of it and look up—and if you don’t feel my kiss it will i>e because angel’s kisses can’t be felt; for if God will let me I'll come there, and take the seat which I have so often sat in and lay my head on your shoulder. Mr. Thompson, I’m going to Heaven, at last, in advance of you. I started a long way behind, but I shall be there first, after all.” The good old man to whom this part of her sentence was addressed, sobbed aloud ; but at length recovering compo-ure, he knelt at the side of her bad, and his long white locks fell over the counterpane as he com menced a prayer of earnestness. I stood still at the foot of the bed, and watched the face of our angel girl. As he spoke ot Heav en her eye lighted, and as lie begged God to spare her to us ymt a little longer, I saw her hand steal along until it reached Phil’s head, and her tiny fingers were among his thick locks of hair, and the next moment her hand was in his, and he rose, and sitting by her side gazed into her face with unutterable love; and as the sublime words of hope escaped from the lips of the clergyman, i saw her’s move, as if to say—“ Kiss me, Phil,” and he stooped down to her, and with her arms around his neck, and that last loving kiss up on her lips, she went forth by the unknown path that all must tread. But she went not forth feebly nor alone. Strong in her simple faith, and leaning confidently on her Saviour, she, who was fairest of our children here, has long ago be come, I cannot doubt, one of the lairest of God’s children there. Peace he with her. On her grave violets bloom, and I have seen children, who have wandered over liie hills in search of flowers all day long i:i wain, refuse to pluck those which bloomed holily over all that was earth ly of Annie Grey. Peace be with her! In that sunny land whereof I dream in summer, Sabbath morning dreams, I trust one day to meet her. There the voice that was low and plaintive as the night wind here, has renewed its tones in thrilling melody. There the last sound of sorrowful discord is hushed, for as she left us those sounds died away, faintly, scarce heard, then gone forever! and she did not hear them when she came back, as she did at times to keep the trust with Phil. She heard then no sounds hut the beatings of his heart. One summer morning, ten years afterward, she called him suddenly, and his spirit sprang forth at the call. The bonds of earth were broken. None knew whereof he died. The Church of Hie Yasa D’Agua. One very 7 hot evening, in the year 1815, the curate of San Pedro, a village distant but a few leagues from Seville, returned very much fatigued to his poor home; his worthy housekeeper, Sonora Margarita, about seven ty years of age, awaited him. However much any one might have been accustomed to dis tress and privation among the Spanish peas antry, it was impossible not to be struck with the evidence of poverty i:i the house of the good priest. The nakedness of the walls, and scantiness of the furniture, were the more apparent from a certain air about them of better days. Senora Margarita had just pre pared for her master’s supper an olla podrida, which, notwithstanding the sauce, and high sounding name, was nothing more than the remains of his dinner, which she had disgui sed with the greatest skill. The curate, gra tified at the odor of this savory dish, ex claimed— “ Thank God, Margarita, for this dainty dish. By San Pedro, friend, you may Well bless your stars to find such a supper in the house of your host.” At the word host Margarita raised her eyes, and beheld a stranger who accompa nied her master. The face of the old dame assumed suddenly an expression of wrath and disappointment; her angry glances fell on the new comer, and again on her master, who looked down, and said with the timidity of a child who dreads the remonstrances ofhis pa rent : “ Peace, Margarita, where there is enough for two, there is always enough for three, and you would not have wished me to leave a Christian to starve? he lias not eaten for three days.” “Santa Maria! he a Christian, he looks more like a robber,” and, muttering to herself, the housekeeper left the room. During this parley the stranger remained motionless at the threshold of the door; he was tall, with long black hair, and flashing eyes, his clothes were in tatters, and the long rifle which he carried excited distrust rather than favor. “ Must I go away ?” he inquired. The curate replied, with an emphatic ges ture, “ never shall he, whom I shelter, be dri ven away, or made unwelcome; but sit down, [jut aside your gun, let us say grace, and to our repast.” “ 1 never quit my weapon, as the proverb says, two friends are one, my rifle is my best friend, I shall kt op it between my knees.— Though you may not send me from your house till it suits me, there are others who would make me leave theirs against my will, and perhaps head-foremost. Now to your health, let us cat.” The curate himself, although a man of good appetite, was amazed at the voracity of the stranger, who seemed to bolt rather than eat almost the whole of the dish, besides drink ing the whole flask of wine, and leaving none for i.is host, or scarcely a morsel of the enor mous loaf which occupied a corner of the ta ble. Whilst he was eating so voraciously, he started at the slightest noise; if a gust of wind suddenly closed the door he sprang up, and, levelling his rifle, seemed determined to repel intrusion; having recovered from his a lann, he again sat down, and went on with his repast. “Now,” said he, speaking with his mouth full, “ I must tax your kindness to the utmost. lam wounded in the thigh, and eight days have passed without its beiug dressed. Give me a few bits of linen, then you shall be rid of me.” “I do not wish to rid myself of you,” re plied the curate, interested in his guest, in spite of his tlireatning demeanor, by his strange exciting conversation. “I am some what of a doctor, you will not have the awk wardness of a country barber, or dirty band ages to complain of, you shall see,” so speak ing, he drew forth, from a closet, a bundle containing all things needed, and turning up his sleeves, prepared himself to discharge the duties of a surgeon, ‘Hie wound was deep, a ball had passed through the stranger’s thigh, who, to be able to walk, must have exerted a strength and courage more than human. “ You will not be able to proceed on your journey to-day,” said the curate, probing the wound with the satisfaction of an amateur artist. “You must remain here to-night; good rest will restore your health and abate tiie inflammation, and the swelling will go down.” “I must depart to-day, at this very hour,” replied the stranger, with a mournful sigh.— “There are some who wait ior me, others who seek me,” he added, with a lerocious smile. “Come, let us see, have you done j vour dressing • Good t here am I light anc. easv, ns if I never had been wounded. Give me a loaf- —take this piece of gold in payment for vour hospitality, and farewell.” The curate refused the tendered gold, with emphasis. “ As you please, pardon me—farewell.” So saying, the stranger departed, taking with him the loaf which Margarita had so un willingly brought at her master’s order.— Soon his tall figure disappeared in the foli age of the wood which surrounded the vil lage. An hour later, the report of fire-arms was heard. The stranger re-appeared, bleeding, and wounded in the breast. He was ghastly, as if dying. “ Here,” said be, presenting to the old priest some pieces of gold. “My children — in the ravine—in the wood—near the ID tie brook.” He fell, just as half a dozen soldiers rushed in, arms in hand; they met with no resistance from the wounded man, whom they closely bound, and, after some time, allowed the priest jto dress his wound; but in spite of all his re marks on the danger of moving a man so se verely wounded, they placed him on a cart. “ Basta,” said they, “he can but die. He is the great robber, Don Jose della Ribera.” Jose thanked the good priest, by amotion of his head, then asked for a glass of water, aud as the priest stooped to put it to liis lips, he faintly said, “Y ou remember.” The curate replied with a nod, and when the troop had departed, in spite of the remon strances of Margarita, who represented to him the danger of going out in the night, and the inutility of such a step, he quickly cross ed the wood towards the ravine, and there found the dead body of a woman, killed, no doubt, by some stray shot from the guards. A baby lay at her breast, by her side a little bov of about four years old, who was endea voring to wake her, pulling her by the sleeve, thinking she had fallen asleep, and calling his mamma. One may judge of Margarita’s sur prise when the curate returned with the two children on his arms. “ Santa Madre ! What can this mean ? What will you do in the night? We have not even sufficient food for ourselves, and yet you bring two children. 1 must go and beg from door to door for them and ourselves. And who are these children? The sons of a bandit—a gypsy; and worse, perhaps. Have they ever been baptized?” At this moment the infant uttered a plain tive cry; “What will you do to feed this bain’? we cannot afford a nurse; we must use the bottle, and you have no idea of the wretched nights we shall have with him.” “You will sleep, in spite of all,” replied the good curate. “O ! Santa Maria, he cannot be more than six months old ! happily I have a little milk here, I must warm it,” and forgetting her an ger, Margarita took the infant from the priest, kissed it, and soothed it to rest. She knelt before the fire, stirred the embers to heat the milk quicker, and when this little one had had enough, she put him to sleep, and the other had his turn. Whilst Margarita gave him some supper, undressed him, and made him a bed for the night, of the priest’s cloak, the good old man related to her how how he had found the children ; in what manner they had been bequeathed to him. “O ! that is fine and good,” said .Margarita, “but how can they and we be fed ?” The curate took the Bible, and read aloud— “ Whosoever shall give, even a cup of cold water, to one of the least, being my disciple : verily, I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.” “Amen,” responded the housekeeper. The next day the good father ordered the burial of the poor woman, and he himself read the service over her grave. Twelve years from this time, the curate of San Pedro, then seventy years of age, was warming himself in the sun, in front of his house. It was winter, and there had been no sunshine for two days. Beside him stood a boy, ten or twelve years old, reading aloud the daily prayers, and from time to time casting a look of en vy on a youth of about sixteen, tall, hand some, and muscular, who labored in the gar den adjoining that of the priest. Margarita being now blind, was listening attentively, when the youngest boy exclaimed, “Oh ! what a beautiful coach,” as a splendid equip age drove up near the door. A domestic, richly dressed, dismounted, and asked the old priest to give him a glass of water for his master. “Carlos,” said the priest to the younger boy, “give this nobleman a glass of water, and add to it a glass of wine, if he will ac cept it. Be quick !” The gentleman alighted from the coach. He seemed about fifty. “Are the children your nephews ?” inquired he. “Much better,” said the priest, “they are mine, by adoption, be it understood.” “How so?” “I shall tell you, for I can refuse nothing to such a gentleman, for poor and inexperi enced in the world as I am, I need good ad vice, how best to provide for these two boys.” “Make ensigns of them in the king’s guards, and in order to keep up a suitable ap pearance, he must allow them a pension of six thousand ducats.” “I ask your advice, my lord, not mockery.” “Then you must have your church rebuilt, and by the side of it, a pretty parsonage house, with handsome iron railings to en close the whole. When this work will be complete, it shall be called the Vasa d’agtia, (Glass of Water.) Here is the plan of it, ; will it suit you ?” “What can this mean ? what do you ex | press ?” | “What vague remembrance is mine ; these | features—this voice mean that lam Don Jose della Ribera. Twelve years ago I was the brigand Jose. I escaped from prison, and the times have changed; from the chief of robbers, I have become the chief of a party. You befriended me. You have been a father to my children. Let them come to embrace ; me —let them come,” and he opened his arms ;to receive them. They fell on his bosom. When he had long pressed them, and kiss ed them, by turns, with tears, and half utter ed expressions of gratitude, he held cut his hand to the old priest— “ Well, my father, will you not accept the church ?” The curate, greatly moved, turned to Mar garita, and said— “ Whosoever shall give, even a cup of cold water, to one of the least, being my disciple, verilv I say unto vou, he shall not lose bis re ward.” “Amen,” responded the old dame, who wept for joy at the happiness of her master, and his children by adoption, at whose depar ture she also grieved. Twelve months afterwards Don Jose della Ribera and his two sons attended at the con secration of the church of San Pedro, one of the prettiest churches in the environs of Se vile. Planters, Take Notice. Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Factories, Gin Gear, llice Mills, and Sugar Mills. npHE firm of AMBLER & MORRIS are now I _1 ready to build any of the above named Mills,pro- I jelled by Water, Steam or Horse. Our work shall be ! done in the best possible manner, and warranted interior ;to none now in use. Both of the above firm are practi cal men,and attend to their business in person, and will furnish Engines for Steam Mills, Grist or Saw, and set cither in complete operation. The firm can give the best assortment of Water Wheels and Gearing, of any in the Southern States, and will say to our employers, if a Mill or any of our work does not perform in the busi ness for which it was intended, no pay will be exacted, i Try us and see. AMBLER &. MOKRIS. Jan. 24, 1850. 4 ly Fire Proof Ware-House, r |MIE undersigned have this day formed a copartner- X ship under the name and style of H. S. SMITH & CO. for the transaction of a general Ware-House and Commission Business in this city. The old firm, consisting of 11. S. Smith. W. A. Redd J. K. Redd,and Wm. T. Smith, was dissolved by mutual consent, and their business discontinued the first clay ot September last. The present firm has on hand a large supply of INDIA AND KENTUCKY BAGGING Kentucky Bale Rope, Twine, Sugar and Molasses, which they will furnish their customers (at the Ware- House) on the most reasonable terms, and the lowest market prices. Liberal advances will be made on cotton placed in store with them. 11. S. SMITH. JNO. D. STEWART WM. T. SMITH, W. C. GRAY, Columbus, June G, ISSO. * 23 Cm TROY WOODEN-WARE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, A RE now ready to commence operations, and will _Z Y. prompt ly supply all orders with which they may be favored, for every description of Hollow Wooden- Ware, embracing Buckets, Tubs, Pails, Cans, &c. &c. The Company will lie ready by the Ist of March to enter ex tensively into the manufacture of CHAIRS, of which they will bo able to turn out a very superior ar ticle. T U RNING. Bed Steads, Wagon Hubs, and every other description of Turning, neatly done. The Manufactory is situated at the mouth of Mulber ry Creek, 12 miles from Columbus, 20 from Opelika, and 22 from West Point. The Company is thus afford ed facilities for transportation in every direction, and will be able to furnish their goods in every section ol the country at short notice, and on reasonable terms. Orders left at the stores of P. Spencer, or B. Jef ferson, in this city, will be promptly filled. All orders through the mail, must be directed to R. G. Jefferson, Columbus, Ga. We shall be happy to accommodate the world generally, and our friends particularly. N. B.—Persons wishing to purchase privileges for manufacturing purposes, can do so, as there are a num ber of Water Lots upon the premises for sale. Columbus, Jan. 3, ISSO. 1 ly Dyeing and Renovating Establishment. BERTHOLD SENGER YTTOULD respectfully inform the ladies and gentle v V men of Columbus, and vicinity, that he is stil lat his old stand on Broad Street, near the Market, where he is prepared to execute all work entrusted to him, in the various departments of Dyeing, Scorning, Retaovating, & Bleaching new and old clothing. Ladies’ Silks, Merinoes, and Satins, cleansed of stains and impurities, and colored to any shade. Also finished to look and wear as well as new. Cotton, Silk, and Woolen goods bleached or dyed, in the very best manner, and with despatch. Also, Moscrine Blue, Turkey Red, &c. (fee. Gentlemen’s garments cleansed and dyed so as not to soil the whitest linen. Carpeting renovated and made as good as new. Z. ~A~’ All orders thankfully received and promptly ex ecuted. Columbus, March 21, 1850. 12 ts METALLIC OR VULCANIZED Rubba Machine Belting. AAA FEET of the above BELTING, suitable for all kinds of Machinery—from 1 to 20 inches wide—warranted superior to leather or any kind of belting in use, for its perfect equality of width and thickness, which it will retain, and for its great strength and durability—does not slip on the pulleys and costs less than the leather belting. Sold by the subscriber at ten per cent, on manufacturers’ prices. Also, 300 lbs. Steam Ensrine PACKING, for Piston Rods, Straw Jionts. Cylinder Heads, &c. Also, 500 feet of Vulcanized Steam Engine HOSE, for Hydrants passing hot or cold water, &c. WADE & CO. Sign of the Golden Saddle. Columbus, April 4,1850. 14 ly WOOL MANUFACTURE. THE Coweta Falls Manufacturing Cos., of Columbus is now prepared to Card and Manufacture Wool. Cash paid lor Wool, or Kerseys exchanged for the raw material. May 23, 1850. 21 ts WANTED on AAA BUSHELS PRIME SUN DRIED WHEAT. 50 for Red, and $1 62 for white, will be pain in cash, at WINTER'S PALACE MILLS. June 1850. 27, 27 ts Q AAA FT. of Kimbel’s Patent Machine stretched O.UUU LEATHER BELTING, from 1 inch to 14 inches, suitable for all kinds oi’ Machinery, Gin Bands, (fee. Sold hv the subscriber for ten per cent, advance on die manufacturers’ prices. WADE & CO. Sign of the Golden Saddle. Columbus, April 4,1850. 14 ly GOLDEN SYRUP, MAPLE SYRUP , SUGAR HOUSE MOLASSES For sale bv ELLIS, KENDRICK & REDD. July 4 STEWART SUPERIOR COURT— April Term, 1850. —It appearing to the Court, by the petition and affidavit of Mathew VVnght, (and a copy note and affi davit thereunto annexed) that said Mathew Wright was possessed as ofhis own right and property of the original note in said petition mentioned, (on John N. Dupree for the sum of one hundred and seventy-five 40-100 dollars, due May 9. 1841) and that the said original note has been lost so that it cannot be found, and the said Wright prays the establishing of a copy note in lieu of the lost original. It is therefore ordered that John N. Dupree do show cause, if any ho has, at the next term of this court, why said copy should not be established in lieu of the lost original; and that a copy of this rule be served personally on said John N. Dupree, if to be found in this State, and if not, to be published in one of the Gazettes of this State, three months previous to the next term of this Court. A true extract from the minutes of this Court. J. M. COX, Cl k S. C. July 23, 1850 , 31 3m (Y EORGIA, MUSCOGEE COUNTY. — Court of X Ordinary July Temi, 1850— Rule Ni Si.—Where as, Thomas McCarty, fvßfpiaistrator with the will an nexed of the estateoi’ Etilnlfk. McCarty, deceased, hav ing petitioned the MHurfo be dismissed from said Ad ministration. It isOrdered by the Court that all persons concerned show cauV*. if any they have, at the January Term next ensuing oi this Court, why the Administrator as aforesaid should not be dismissed. A true extract from the minutes of said Court. JOHN JOHNSON,c. c. o. July 11, 1850. lmfbrGm TYOUR MONTHS AFTER DATE applica -1 tion will be made to the Honorable the In ferior Cotut oi Muscogee County when sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave “to sell the real estate of Abner FI. Flewellen deceased. ABNER C. FLEWELLEN, ) . WM. H. CHAMBERS. \ Afl,n re ’ ELVIRA A. FLEWELLEN. Adm’rx. August 8. 1850. 32 4in Dr. deGRAFFENRIED'S , CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC LINIMENT, lx introducing this medicine to the people of the Unit ed States., for sale, the proprietors beg leave to submit the following statement of Dr. de Gratieuried, its discov erer and inventor : The undersigned frankly states that he has prescribed this medicine tor the last twenty-two years, in all forms ; of Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, with a success un- ■ paralleled in the annals of medicine; and lie has no lies- j itation in saying,, that it is decidedly the most valuable | remedy ever Vet discovered for the relief ofthis most pain- j ful and distressing malady. • j llis note-book contains upwards of three hundred ea- j scs, in which it has been used within the above named period,and in no single instance Imsit come to his knowl edge, of its having failed to effect a cure when persereved in. ;\J any of the cases were from fourto ten years stand ing ; and what may appear yet more remarkable and ex traordinary, is, that when the patient has been once re lieved, the disease is permanently cured, remains so, not a solitary instance having been reported to him of its re turn. All he would ask for this remedy is a fair, impar tial and patient trial, for the results he entertains no ap prehension. Up to the time ot this discovery, the undersigned had well studied the origin, progress, and character of this dis ease,and is well assured, had consulted every author on its treatment, who had written or been translated into the English language, and had used all the, remcdicsof any notoriety then in vogue with the profession, with however, very rarely any relief to poor suffering hu manity. It has baffled the skill and science of the most eminent Physicians and Surgeons of our own, and of every other country. But the undersigned flatters himself that his remedy will cure this most painful disease, when all oth ers have failed, and that he shall have been an humble in strument in the hands of God. of lelieving the human family of a vast amount of suffering. E. L. de GRAFFENRIED. ¥ D. It is for sale at Dr. R. A. Wares Drug store Columbus, and by Agents in all the principal cities and towns in the United i'tates. Price 65 per bottle—none genuine withour the signature of the discoverer on the side label of the bottle, and across the cork. de GRAFFENRIED and Cos., Proprietors. CETIFICATES. .Tone's Hotet,, Philadelphia, March 3d, 1850 Col. A. B. Ragan —Sir : It affords me great pleasure to be able to hear testimony to the efficacy and virtues of Dr. de Graffenricds Rheumatic Liniment. I have been sorely afflicted for the last six years with, what I believed to be, and what eminent Physicians ol this city pronounced, Rheumatic gout,for several winters past I have been confined to my room and lied nearly all the time. In January last, 1 had an attack as violent i( not more so than usual, which prostrated me for about three weeks; on your reeeommendation I commenced the use of this Liniment. (With I must confess but little faith). Its effects were astonishing and decidedly bene ficial from its first application. In a few days my back, wrist? ancles were entirely relieved (and so contin ue) of all soreness, pains, and the swelling's reduced, with the use ofless than one bottle. I have been in the discharge of my ordinary business ever since. I consider it an extraordinary, and decidedly the most efficacious remedy for this disease which I have ever met with. And most cheerfully recommend its use to all who may be afflicted with it. Respectfully Yours, N. W. BRIDGES. Jones, Hotel. Baltimore March, 30 1950. Dr. de Graffenried —Dear Sir For the last twelve years 1 have suffered very severely with the Rheumatism, having been nearly one fourth of the time confined to my bed by it. I have had the 1 e-t medical aid to be found in various cities in the United States, with little or no benefit. I have also tried innumerable strongly recommended remedies, which have failed to effect a cure. I spent the last summer at the White Sulphur and Hot Springs in Virginia, to little purpose. After my return home, I so far recovered, as to be able to walk about a lit tle. About six weeks since, I had a very severe attack which again confined me to my bed, I was in great pain and scarely able to move my limbs, when a friend of mine called and informed me that you had discovered an infallible remedy, and had cured many, and amongst them, one of my friends, and showed me a letter from him stating the fact. I was induced to try your Rheu matic Linament, and take pleasure in informinig you that in less than twenty four hours from the first application I was perfectly free from pain, and continue so, up to this time. lam now able to attend to business, and fondly hope all those afflicted, as I have teen, may be as speedily relieved, as I have been with your medecine.— Wishing you all the Blessings you deserve Dear sir. Your Greatefu! and Ob’t Serv’t GEO. WARDS WORTH. Columbus Ga.. Oct. 20, 1849 Dr. De Grafibnried —Dear sir: I take pleasure in giv ing you the particulars ofrny affliction hy, and rolieffrom Rheumatism. During the spring 0f1544 I was afflicted with a very severe attack of Inflammatory Rheumatism. I employed all the most celebrated remedies then known and used in similar cases, aided by medical advice, until September, 1845, with no satisfactory result whatever. I was then induced, by a rheumatic acquaintance, to try vour Liniment, as something new, and which had cured him ; and in one month, from the time I commenced the application, I was well, and clear of the Rheumatism as I ever was, and have continued so to this time. Yours, truly, L. C. M OIITON. FROM COL. A. K. AYER. Dr. E. L. de Graffenried—Learning that you are about to manufacture for the public, your valuable Rheumatic Liniment, I take pleasure in stating that I believe it one of the most valuable remedies ever used for that common and most distressing disease, having witnessed its effects upon a negro man of mine, who had been af flicted for four year.-, until almost every joint was en larged, and the body otherwise emaciated. By the use of four or five bottles, in three weeks he was relieved en tirely from pain Columbus Ga., —Oct. 24, 1849. A. K. AYER. Columbus, October 30, 1849. Dear Sir —About the first of April last, I came to Co lumbus to get medical assistance, and was advised to call on you, as having a remedy that would afford me speedy relief. I was taken down in January last, with a violent attack of Rheumati.-in in nearly all my joints so badly , that I could not pull of my shoes without aid ; nor could I ascend or descend steps, or pull off my clothes without assistance. 51 y right arm and hand were nearly useless ; the fingers contracted and swollen; the right knee swollen and stiffened, so that I could not bend it but very little. Up to the Ist of April, I was all the time in suffering and pain ; I rubbed with your Rheu matic Liniment my limbs three times, and was the next morning enabled to descend a long fight of steps, with out aid of crutch or stick, and back to my room—l could also bond my knee and bring it up to the chair, which the previous day, I could not have done if my life had de pended on it. I could also use, open and bend my fing ers, wich was an imbossibility the day before. I rose in the morning from my bed entirely relieved, of pain. I used one bottle and an eight ounce vial of your Rheu matic Liniment, and in ten days, I was relieved. I would not have been in the condition which I had been, ten days before I called on you, for any a moot of money which could be given me ; for what is life worth when in constant pain and misery ! I consider your Rheumat ic Liniment, the most valuable medicine in the world. I am, dear sir, your friend. J. 11. SMITH. Columbus, Nov. 1, 1849. Dear Sir—My negro woman Patience, a cook, had a stilff neck from a painful Rheumatic affection, for six or seven years, and could notturn her neck except with the body. I was induced to purchase a bottle ot your Lin iment, which was applied in August or September of 1848. One bottle entirely relieved her and she now has the use of her neck as well as ever she had ; and up to this time, it has not returned. GARLAND B. TERRY. Philadelphia, Feb. 1 1850. Dr. de Graffenried—Dear Sir; Having been afflicted, for some time past, with a severe attack of Rheumatism, and having heard of the wonderful effects of your Rheu matic Liniment, 1 was induced to try a bottie of it; and after three days, I was so much relieved as to be able to leave the house and attend to business. I have perfect ly recovered from the disease, and would cheerfully re commend the Liniment to all those who are afflicted, GEORGE HOOD, 27 Powell street. Columbus Ga., Oct. 13,1849. Dr. E. L. de Graffenried—Dear sir: Agreeable to your request, I give my testimonial as to the virtue of your Liniment in the cure ,of Rheumatism. Being at tacked in one joint ofmy fingor, last winter, with acute Rheumatism, and haying used many of the unnumbered prescriptions for its cure, with but little benefit, I made application of two bottles of your Liniment, which! am happy to say relieved me in a very short time. I can re commend its use to all persons affected in like manner. Very respectfully, F. S. CHAPMAN. I can testify to the efficacy of Dr. de Graffenried's Rheumatic Liniment in the ca-e of Mr. F. 8. Chapman, as it came under mv immediate observation. October 13,1819. R. A. WARE, M. D. Dear sir—Some time in January last, Mrs.. McKee was taken very ill with Inflammatory Rheumatism in her shoulder joints, extending to her elbow joint and arm, which disabled her from usiim her arm almost en tirely ; and from the pain, want of sleep, and great rest lessness, for not less than six weeks, 1 was iuduced by my friend, Mr. Luke Reed, to cal! on you for a bot tle of your Liniment, and by using half the bottle-, she was entirely relieved, and the relief was manifest or sen sible after three or four rubbings. lam of opinion, it is one of the most valuable remedies that has ever been dis covered, for Rheumatism: that is, from my own knowl edge, and that which I have heard from others. Dr. E. L. de Graffenried. H. C. McKEE. Columbus, Oct. 19th 1349 Dr. de Graffenried—Dear sir; I take pleasure in say ing, I have a boy who was so badly afflicted with Rheu matism, that he could not raise his hand to his head, and had nearly lost the use of his arm. I used the fourth of a bottle, of your Rheumatic Liniment, which relieved j him entirely. I consider it a valuable remedy for j the cure of Rheumatism, RANDOLPH L. MOTT. 1 LIVER COMPLAINT, JAUNDICE, DYSPEPSIA, CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE OK THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM DISORDERED LIVER OR STOMACH, SUCH AS CONSTIPATION', INWARD PILES, FULLNESS, OR BLOOD TO THE HEAD, ACIDITY OF THE STOMACH, NAUSEA, HEART BURN, DISGUST FOR FOOD, FULLNESS OR WEIGHT IN TIIE STOMACH, SOUR ERUC TATIONS, SINKING OR FLUTTERING AT THE PIT OF THE STOMACH, SWIMMING OF TIIE HEAD, HUR RIED AND DIFFICULT BREATHING, FLUT TERING AT THE HEART, CHOKING OR SUFFOCATING SENSATIONS WHEN IN A LYING POSTURE, DIMNESS OF VISION, DOTS OR WEBS BEFORE THE SIGHT, FE VER AND DULL PAIN IN THE HEAD, DEFICIENCY OF PERSPIRATION, YELLOWNESS OFTUE SKIN AND EYES, PAIN IN’ THE SIDE, BACK,CHEST, LIMBS,&C., SUDDEN FLUSH ES OF HEAT, BURNING IN THE FLESH, CON STANT IMAGININGS OF EVIL, AND GREAT DEPRESSION OF SPIRITS, CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED BY DR. HOOFLAND’S CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS, PREPARED BY DR. C. M. JACKSON, GERMAN MEDICINE STORE, No. 120, Arch Si., Philadelphia. Their power over the above diseases is not excell ed. if equalled, by any other preparation in the United Stales, as the cures attest, in many cases after skilful physicians had failed. These Bitters are worthy tne attention of invalids.— Possessing great virtues in the rectification of diseases of the Liver and lesser glands, exercising the most search ing powers in weakness and affections of the digestive organs, they are, withal,safe, certain and pleasant. Read and be Convinced. Chas. Robinson, Esq., Easton, Md., in a letter to Dr. Jackson, Jan. 9, 1850, said— “My wife and myself have received more bonlit from your medicine than any ether we have ever taken for the Dyspepsia and. Liver disease.” “The Tenth Legion,” published at Woodstock, Va., January 10, 1850, said— “A Great Medicine.” “We have uniformly refrained from recommending to the public any of the various patent medicines of the day, unless thoroughly convinced of their value. — Among those we consider worthy of notice is the German Bitters, invented by Dr. Jloofland, and prepared by Dr. Jackson, in Philadelphia. One in stance iu particular, in which the superior virtues of this medicine have been tested, has fallen under our observation. During the last summer, a son of Mr. Abraham Crabill, of this county, was very se riously afflicted with Liver Complaint, and after trying in vain various remedies, lie purchased a bottle of the Bitters, and after using it, was so much relieved of his distressing malady, that lie procured another bot tle, and is restored entirely to health,” Read Further a Few Facts. The “Philadelphia Democrat,” the leading Ger man journal of Philadelphia. The editor said, No vember 24th : “We again call attention to the removal of the German Medicine Store, the principal depot fur the sale of Dr. lloofland’s German Bitters, from 278 Race to 120 Arcli street, one door below Sixth.— Owing to the increased demand for this medicine, and for the accommodation of his numerous patients, Dr. Jackson has been compelled to occupy a larger store. We wish him success in his new quarters ; he is deserving it The Bitters Mixture is without | doubt the greatest medicine extant for diseases of the : Liver and Bowels. A stubborn case of Chronic Diarrhoea has come under our notice, wherein the patient had exhausted the Materia Medicas of the different schools of medicine with no apparent benefit, lie was induced to use these bitters, and a few bottles of them have entirely cured him. Many such eases we could refer to. We hope our readers will recol lect this great restorative, should they be so unfortu nate as to require its use. Dr. Jackson possesses the original unpublished receipt of Dr. Ilonfland, and lie prepares this medicine with care. Those pur chasing should call at his store, or see that his name is written upon the wrapper outside, and blown in the bottle, as imitations of good articles arc common.” Judge M. M. Noali, a gentleman with great sci entific and literary attainments, said in his “New York Weekly Messenger,” January 6, 1S50: “j Dr. Iloofland's German Bitters. —Here is a pre paration which the leading presses in the Union ap pear to bo unanimous in recomending, and the rea son is obvious. It is made after a prescription furnished by one of the most celebrated physicians of modern times, the late Dr. Christopher Wilhelm IJoofland, Professor to the University of Jena, Private Physician to the Ivingof Prussia, and one of the greatest- medi cal writers Germany has ever produced. He was emphatically the enemy of humbug, and therefore a medicine of which he was the inventor and endorser may he perfectly relied on. lie specially recommend ed it in Liver Complaint,Dyspepsia, Debility, Vertigo, Acidity of the Stomach, Constipation, and all com plaints arising from a disordered condition of the stomach, the liver and the intestines. NinePhila i delplua papers express their conviction of its excel j lence, and several of the editors speak of its effects j from their own individual experience. Under these I circumstances, we feel warranted not only in calling | the attention of our readers to the present proprietor's I (Dr. C. 51. Jackson’s) preparation, but in recom | mending the article to all afflicted.” More Evidence. The “Philadelphia Saturday Ga7.ette,” the best family newspaper published in the United States, the editor says of | DR. HOOFLAND’S GERMAN BITTERS. “ It is seldom that wc recommend what are termed | Patent Medicines to the confab nee and patronage of our readers; and, therefore, when wc recommend Dr. Iloofland’s German Bitters, wc wish it to he distinct ly understood that we are not speaking of the nos trums of the day that are noised about for a brief period and then forgotten after they have done their guility race of mischief, but of a medicine long established, universally prized, and which lias met the hearty ap i proval of the Faculty itself.” Evidence upon evidence has been received (like j the foregoing) from all sections of the Union, the last ; three years, and the stt'ongest testimony in its favor \ is, that there is more of it used in the practice of the | regular Physicians of Philadelphia than all other nos trums combined, a fhet that can easily be established, and fully proving that a scientific preparation will meet with their quiet approval when presented even in this form. That tins medicine will ourc Liver Complaint and j Dyspepsia, no one can doubt, after using it as direct | ed. It acts specifically upon the stomach and liver— : it is preferable to calomel in mil bilious diseases —the i effect is immediate. They can be administered to female or infant with safety and reliable benefit, at any time. Beware of Counterfeits. This medicine has attained that high character which is necessary for all medicines to attain to in duce counterfeiters-to put forth a spurious article at the risk of the lives of typse who are innocently de ceived. Look well to the Marks of the Genuine. They have the written signature of C. M, JACK SON upon the wrapper, and the name blown in the bottle, without which they are spurious. For safe, wholesale and retail, at the German Medicine Store, No. 120 ARCH street, one door below Sixth, (late of 278 Race street,) Philadelphia, and by re spectable dealers generally throughout the country. ILT For sale also by Danfortli & Nagel, Columbus, Ga.. and by Dr. John M. T. Gulfett, at Buena Vista, Marion eo., Ga. August 22 * J 4 ly BE Wise!—’Tis Folly to Df.fer! Afflicted Read!—Thousands are suffering from disease front which there is no difficulty in being permanently and speedily relieved, provided the right means be used. As every vice has its own punishment, so it would seem every disease has its remedy. This is true, and there is nothing in this life more certain than that the AMPh 1C AS COMPOUND is the most speedy and certain remedy for all diseases of a delicate character, known Ito the world. Adopted to every stage ot the disease, ! sex and constitution, at all times and seasons, there is no fears of exposure, detention from business nor re striction in diet; from the certain and speedy relief it gives, it is now the most popular remedy ot the day.— Ten thousand eases have been cured effectually by it during the past year. Prepared by a practical physician, the afflicted can rely with confidence on its curativor powers over diseases of this character. Full directions accompany each bottle. CA UTION. —Ask for the American Compound. andT purchase only of the Agents, 294. Market st. Phila delphia, and of Danfortli &, Nagel, Columbus, Ga. June 20,1850. & “I am a man, and deem nothing which relates to man foreign to my feelings.’’ llllg A VIGOROUS LIFE, OR A KINKELINE ON SELF-PRESERVATION. Only Twenty-Fire Cents. THIS BOOK, just published, is filled with usefuf information on the infirmities and diseases of the human system. Jt addresses itself alike to Youth, Manhood and Old Age, and should lie read by all. The valuable advice and impressive warning it gives, will prevent years of misery and suffering and save, an nually Thousands of Lives. Parents by reading it, will learn how to prevent the destruction of their children. EfS A remittance of 25 cents, enclosed in a letter, addressed to Dr. KINKELINE, 1 Human street, Phil adelphia, will ensure a book, under envelope, per return of mail. Dr. K., fifteen years resident Physician, 1 Human st. may be consulted confidentially. lie who places himself under the care of Dr. K., may religiously confide in his honor as a gentleman, and confidently rely upon his skill as a physician. Persons at a distance may address Dr. K. by letter, post paid, and be cured at home. Packages of Medicines, Directions, &,c. forwarded, By sending a remittance, and put up secure from Dam age or Curiosity. Booksellers, News Agents, Pedlers, Canvassers, and all others supplied with the above work at very low rates. [April 4. 14 ts fDrng Business, (at THE LATF. STAND OF POND Sc WILLCOX.) DANFORTS - &, NAGEL, HAVING purchased the Drug Establishment of Messrs. Pond & Willeox, would inform their i friends that they intend keeping on hand a good supply ot Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Surgical In struments, A r - Ac and other articles usually kept in a Drug Store, all of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. From Mr. D.’s practical acquaintance with the business, and his determination to devote himself entirely to the accommodation of his customers, he hopes to receive a liberal share of public patronage. Columbus, Nov. 1, 1849. 44 tt Memphis Institute. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. UJMIE regular course of Lectures in this Institute will .1. commence on the first of November, and con tinue until the last of February. The Anatomical De partment will be opened and ready to receive students by the first of October. The Memphis Department will be under the direction of the following PROFESSORS. Z. FfvEf.man, 51. D.,"Professor of Anatomy. R. 8. Newton, M. D., Professor of Surgery. H. J. Ii ulce, M. D., Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine. W. Bvr.n Powell, M. D., Professor of Physiology, Pathology, Mineralogy and Geology. J. King. 51. D., Professor of Materia Medica, Thera peutics and Medical Jurisprudence. J. Milton Sanders. A. 51., 51. D., Professor of Chem istry and Pharmacy. J. A. Wilson, M. I)., Professor of Obstetrics and Dis eases of Women and Children. CLINIQUE LECTURERS. Medicine. —Prof. H. J. Hulce. Surgery. —Prof. R. S. Newton. Z. Freeman. M. D., Anatomical Demonstrator. The fees for a full course of lectures amount to $lO5. Each Professor’s Ticket, sls. Mutriculator’s, $5. Dem onstrator’s Fee, $lO. Graduation, S2O. Those desiring further information will please address their letters (post paid) to the Dean; and students ar riving in the city will please call on him at the Commer cial Hotel. 11. S. NEWTON, M. I)., Dean of the Faculty. LAW DEPARTMENT. Hon E. W. M. King, Professor of Theory and Prac tice of Law. John Delafield, Esq. Professor of Commercial Juris prudence. Terms per Session SSO All comnninicationspertaining to this department must be addressed to E. W. M. KING, Esq. Memphis, Tcnn., March, 1850. The Faculties, for intellectual abilities, moral worth and professional acquirements, will compare favorably With the most distinguished in our country. The medi cal faculty constitutes an anomaly in this or any other ! country—all of them are able lecturers and tire best of teachers. ’J hose who contemplate our geographical position, and the extent of our population, can have no doubt as to the eligibility of our situation tor an enterprise of the kind. As to health, including all seasons of the year, we deny that any other city has more. A common error exists in the minds of many students relative to the place of studying medicines; those who intend practicing among the diseases of the West and South should certainly educate themselves at a school whose Faculty are particularly acquainted with those diseases. J hat the public may be satisfied of the permanency ot j this school, we feel it our duty to state, that the Trus tees and Faculty form a unit in action, which augurs well for its future success ; and that the peculiar internal organization which connects them, cannot be interrupted. E. W. M. KING, President of the Memphis Institute. April 11, 1850. 15 ly Columbus and Greenville Plank and Turn pike Road Cos. TAKE NOTICE. BOOKS of Subscription for Stock in said Company, will be opened at the Commercial Exchange Read ing Room, on Monday and Tuesday, the 15th and 16th of the present month. By order ot the Corporators of said Company. HAMPTON S. SMITH, JOHN C. LEITNKR, GEO. W WINTER. DAVID ADAMS. July 11, 1850. 28 ts P. McLaren & Cos. KEEP constantly on hand a large assortment of’ GROCERIES ; LIQUORS; WINES; TOBACCO; &C. &C\. And have just received a large supply of CIGARS direct front Havana.” Country Merchants are especially invited te ox-- arnine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Columbus, April 11. 15 UNION IRON FOUNDRY, COLUMBUS;. GA. TUB SUBSCRIBERS having nearly completed their New Establishment, are now ready to receive orders for Iron or Brass Castings of all descriptions Gin Gear Sugar Mills, Plate? and Bails, Cotton Press Pulleys, Racks and Ways, Rag-Irons for Saw Mills, Railroad’ Wheels, Cast-iron Water-wheels and all castings execu ted with neatness and dispatch. Their Foundry is on O glethorpe street,opposite Mr. Jefferson’s state, where persons warning castings will please call and examine their work. SAMUEL HEYS & CO N. B. All orders from the COUNTRY directed as a bove, will meet with prompt attention. H. &, CO. July 16 29 3m HA\ ING purchased ot Mr. J. H. Jannev,(who has declined the r oundry business) the whole of his patterns, &c., they beg leave to inform the public, and particular-, lv those in the habit of using Mr Janney’s patterns, as al so those who may have left patterns with him, that they can find the same by applying to Samuel Heys, at the Union Iron Foundry. S, HEYS & CO. Columbup, August L 1850,