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The Beggar and his Coat. The beggar is a by himself—a crea ture belonging to a distinct and sadly calum niated class. His home is wherever charity offers a straw pallet and a crust; his care is to make himself look pitiable, and his craft, like that of the bee’s, is to extract something of value from every plant which he may meet in his wanderings, be it sweet or bitter. There be some beggars who are very philos ophers in their way, who look with a stoic eye on all the developments of misfortune, and who brighten their pathways with gleams of most erratic genius. But others .again are extremclv common-place members of hu manity, and are subject to all the ills and frailties to which mortals, in general, must bow. Nay—they have even more annoyan ces, in many respects, than those which fall to the lot of the commonality of mankind. “The pangs of despised love” are theirs in an eminent degree, and though they cannot much complain of “the law’s delay,” yet, certainly, with good reason may they raise their voices against “the insolence of office.” And then, who is there that sees more of the crooks, the crannies, and short-comings of this wicked world, than does the jolly beg gar ? He knows tales of love which some who look on him, with contempt, would give the very apples of their eyes to know. Aye, many a scented billet doux has been entrusted to the sun-browned hand of the merry men dicant, and right skillfully, if ho pleases, can ho act the go-between, not letting his left hand know what his right hand doetli. There is joy for the mendicant when he finds himself entrusted with the secrets of those who “sigh like furnance,” for sighs bring thrift to his “itching palm,” and thrift brings the mind of the mendicant. But have a care, old gray beard! If the business thou followest be found out, thy back will be likely to feel the lash, for jealousy has peer ing eyes, and a hand which is cunning in castigation. Aye, have a care, old mendi cant, and see that thy billet doux are deliver ed in the proper place, and at the proper time! Having thus premised, we will to our tale, in order that our readers may take a passing glance at that rarest of all mendicants, Fran cois Goran. Francois was once a maker of coats in sunny France, but from both France ami coat making he has long been expatriated. Francois had a genius, and begging was a calling which afforded greater scope for the exercise of his genius, than did the business of the scissors, the needle, and the goose, ergo tailorizing was eschewed by Francois for the trade, art and mystery of begging. In pursuance of his scientific intentions, Francois crossed the briny seas, and took up his abode in the city of the Crescent, but nev er fill yesterday was it known that lie has pursued his craft with thrift. Yesterday, however, an officer of the First Municipality Police arrested him while in the act of ab stracting a small quantity of cotton from a hale on the Levee, and straightway was he taken to the guard-house. When there, it was discovered that his coat—which seemed to he an heirloom through many generations, and which, in its patchwork exterior, would present no inviting spectacle in the “glass of fashion,” even if habiting “the mould of form”—was wadded with something of a metallic nature. As the examination of the mendicant’s coat proceeded, deposit after de posit, and placer after placer were unripped, and from “that same” old coat, no less than $247 25 in silver, and $5 in gold, and $5 in f taper currency were sent rolling and tiimb ing on the guard room floor, to the infinite delight of the official spectators. Francois and his money were next introduced to Re corder Genois, and the Recorder, after ask ing him a few questions concerning his“trav el’s history,” which developed the facts above alluded to, told Francois that he would have to commit him for trial before the Mayor’s Court, in pursuance of which decree, the mendicant is now in durance. Sad, while incarcerated in the lonely cell, must be the feelings of the mendicant! He will think while awake, and if he sleeps, he will dream of his precious heaps, and of the patient perseverance which enabled him to collect and retain them. He will think of his silver in others’ hands, and as he does so, the big tears will chaso each other down his cheeks, or wander away in melancholy rivu lets,among the roots of his time-frosted beard,” and then will grief, inconsolable, frighten “nature’s soft nurse” from the performance of his kindly offices. Again, if the memory be placed under lock and key, may not “thieves break through and steal?” or may not fire be kin dled in the building by some busy incendiary ? There is madness for the mendicant in the very thought! Shall the hoarded wealth, never before separated from his body by uight or by day, be ripped from his coat of many colors, by assassins’ knives ? Shall the secrets of a long life of patient gathering be exposed, and by it the future success of the mendicant be jeopardized, without the faint est shadow of redress ? There is murder in contemplation, and it may be that the morn ing will find the mendicant a subject for a coroner’s jury, the which, ye gods avert!— N.O. Delta.’ Cherry Brandy.—lts Humorous ESects. The Lord of Eonniemoon was gac fond of his bottle. On one occasion ho was asked to dine with Lord R , a neighbor of his; and Lordship, being well acquainted with the Laird’s dislike to small drinks, order ed a bottle of cherry brandy to be set before him after dinner, instead of port, which he al ways drank in preference to Claret, when nothing better was to be got. The Laird thought this fine heartsome stuff, and on he went, tiling his glass like the rest, and tell- j nig his jokes, and ever the more he praised liis Lordship’s Port. “It was a fine, full bodied wine, and lay well on the stomach, not like that poisonous Claret, that made a body feel as if he had swallowed a nest of puddocks.” The Laird had finished one bot tle of Cherry brandy, or as his Lordship called.it, his “particular port,” and had just tossea off a glass of the second bottle, which he declared to be even better than the first, when his old confidential servant, Watty, came 6taving into the room, and making his bow announced that the Laird’s horse was at die door. “Get out of that, ye fause loon,” cried the Laird, pulling off his wig and flinging it at Watty’s head. “Do na ye see, ye blether ing brute, that I’m just beginning my second bottle ?” “But, maister,” says Watty, scratching his head, “it’s amaist twall o’clock.” “Well, what though it be ?” said the Laird, turning up his glass with drunken gravity, while the rest of the company were like to split their sides laughing at him and Watty. “It canna be only latter, my man, reach me my wig and let the naig bide a wee.” It was a cold, frosty night, and Watty soon tired of kicking his heels at the door— so in a little while back he comes, and, says fce, “maister, maister, it’s amaist one o’clock !” j “Well, Watty,” says the Laird, with a hic cup for he was far gone by this time—“it will never be any earlier, V\ atty, my man, and that’s a comfort; so you may just rest yourself a wee while longer, till I finish my bottle. A full belly makes a stiff back, you know, Watty.” Watty was by this time dancing mad ; so after waiting another half hour, back he comes, and, says he, “Laird, Laird, as true as death, the sun’s rising.” “Weel, Watty,” says the Laird, looking awful wise, and trying with both hands to fill his glass, “let him rise, lie has farther to gang the day than you or me, Watty.” This answer fairly dumbfounded poor Wa ty, and he gave it up in despair. But at last the bottle was finished; the Laird was lifted into the saddle, and off he rode in high glee, thinking all the time the moon was the sun, and that he had fine day-light for his journey home. “Hech, Watty, my man,” said the Laird, patting his stomach and speaking awful thick, “we were none the worse for that second bottle, this frosty mornin’. ” “Faith,” says Watty, blowing his fingers and looking as blue as a bilberry, “your bon or is, may be, nane the worse for it, but I’m nane the better; I wish I was.” “Well, on they rode, the Laird gripping hard at the horse’s mane and rolling about like a sack of meal; for the cold air was be ginning to make the spirits tell on him. At last they came to a bit qf a brook that cross ed the road, and the Laird’s horse being pret ty well used to having his own way, stopped short and put down his head to take a drink. This had the effect to make the Laird lose his balance, and away he went, over the horse’s ears, into the middle of the brook. The Laird, honest man, has just sense enough to hear the splash and to know that something was wrong; hut he was so drunk that he did not ! in the least suspect that it was himself. “Watty,” says he, “there is surely some thing tumbled into the brook, Watty.” “Faith, you may say that,” replied Watty, ready to roll off his horse with laughing, “for it’s just so yourself, Laird!” “flout fie, no Watty,” cried the Laird, “it surely canna he me.” “Surely, maister, ft is yourself.” “It canna be inc, Watty— -for I’m here /” Milling in California. The New York Journal of Commerce con tains a from the mines of California, from which we make the following extracts. Speaking of the prospects, the writer says : The mines generally, throughout Califor nia, are jammed full, and if not another man should enter the State for a year, many would still he unable to find a resting place for the soles of their feet. Yet the immense body of emigrants from the Plains has only just begun to arrive, and the Isthmus is daily pouring its throngs in upon us. “Where are these men to dig ?” is the hourly question of miners. “Not in our claims, for our own room is scant.” Surely, after the history of this year’s emigration is told, people in the old States will begin to feel the fact, that they should have come to the mines sooner or not at all. So much for the graver part of mining life just at this time. Out of them, however, pressing as they are, we sometimes can ex tract merriment. One of the most amusing episodes in the life of a Californian, is the in finite variety of law which he sees and hears. The following trial, which I attended a few days since, is a fair specimen. The question in dispute was, as usual, a “jumped claim.” Scene—Washington, a vil lage high up on the South Yuba. Court room —a “round tent,” or gambling shop, owned by the \lcalde, whom, behold at a monte-table, behind which he sits in all the dignity of office, wearing the only coat to be found in the place. In pleading, the defendant “put himself up on the miners,” instead of “upon the coun try,” according to the usual form, and then remarked that “the papers in his hand had been drawn up with a view to test the ability and honesty of the Court.” This was a nail which he clenched by quietly adding, “who is well known to be in the round-tent inter est.” He then required the plaintiff to enter security for cost of suit, and when the other had done this, demanding the same of him, he refused, coolly remarking that he never intended to pay costs or abide the Court’s judgment, hut should appeal to the miners in mass meeting. The plaintiff at once with drew the suit, avowing his purpose to settle upon th# claim and defend it with his rifle. The defendant thereupon joined issue—“he would do the like,” and they were about leav ing the round tent, when the Alcalde rose from liis monte-table and hurst forth indig nantly. His speech was filled with expletives and left-handed blessings, to which I dare not do justice. It was of an hour’s length, but consisted of a few topics upon which the changes were fiercely rung. He prefaced all by pulling off liis coat. As near as I can re collect, the body of his speech was this : “Gentlemen! hold on a hit till I get through, and then we’ll take a tot together. I can’t help speaking to you now, ’cause that dirty old coyote of a defendant has attacked mv honor. I meant to keep still till the trial was over, hut now, since they’re quit that, and are going to work at the game that ‘the longest pole knocks off the persimmon,’ I’m bound to tell that defendant that I don’t know him, don’t wan’t to know him, don’t Iccer for him, don’t /cor him, and swear I’ll flog him. Gentlemen, this is the first time my honor was ever attacked since you elect ed me Alcalde. If ever I try another case, I’ll try it with a revolver on the table, and if any man insults me, he shall receive the con tents of it. Gentlemen, I stand in Californy on my own footing as a man, and on the re sponsibility of the miners, as an Alcalde. I come from old Yarginnv, a poor hoy, and went to Mazourn, where I should have been ! poor all my life, if I hadn’t married a girl with a powerful smart sprinklin’ of money. Then I used to lay oft’ in the shade with my babies, and it iras her heart’s delight to sit and see me do it. I come out to Californy to replace them dimes, and when a man as sails my reputation lie assails the reputation of a man of family, who have family duties to mind. 1 left a wife and two innocent ba bies in Mazoura, and it would be mean for me to come out here and do anything dis honorable. Gentlemen, the defendant hev huv out some insinuations against my char acter ! If he’d done anything else I wouldn’t kcer, but when my honor is attacked—l’d rather die—oh-h-h ! (Here the Alcalde had a choking spasm of some length, and then pro ceeded with clenched fists.) Gentlemen, I’m the littlest man on the river, but I’ve got a heart as big as a round tent! That’s why they elected me alcalde, because I was a little man and had a heart big enough to do jus tice to round tent men and miners both. “Since I’ve been Alcalde, I’ve always given ‘em the right sort of justice, and as long as I am Alcalde, I mean to give ’em just what sort of justice suite me best. I’m no lawyer, and don’t know any kind of law but what’s called common law—and everybody knows that is notliing else but common sense and justice, as we praciyse it in Californy. Now, gentlemen, I want you to see if I don’t give that defendant justice according to the com mon law of these diggins. (Here the monte table shook under an emphatic whack of his fist, and the ink was scattered over the re cords of the court.) Now the ink, and the pen, and the papers and the defendant, all go to hell together.” He thereupon leaped upon the defendant, and proceeded to administer “the common : law of Californy” in most superb style. j | When this operation was finished, and the i defendant kicked out of the seat of justice— videlicet, the round tent—the alcalde turned to the crowd, and politely remarked: “Gentlemen, allow me to express mv obli gations to you for your presence and the at tention you have shown me during this trying ceremony. Toddle up, all of you, and take a tot. Then I can heat any man in the j crowd at seven-up with an ounce for the first Jack!” In a few days, our title to the claim we ; now hold will probably ho tried by this man. The whole property may be worth thirty thousand dollars, and may not he worth an ounce. PHIL BRENGLE. Robert Southey. The Harpers have recently issued the fifth part of the Life and Correspondence of Robert Southey , to be completed in anoth er number. It is one of the most agreeable and valuable works that have been of late added to English literature. We have read it with unalloyed pleasure, and it cannot fail to elevate the character and fame of its dis tinguished subject. Robert Southey will stand as an example to men of letters for the purity of his life and character, for his kind heartedness and liberality, no less than liis devotion to his profession, and the grace and dignity with which he invested it. His call ing was purely literary, and he lived on the income derived from his pen, with entire free dom from the shiftlessness and irregularity which have too frequently dishonored the profession of literature and impaired the posi tion of its followers. The letters in these volumes are among the most delightful in the language. They have all the ease and flow of Byron’s epistolary style, with nothing of the slip-shod and slatternly to disfigure them. They are models of pure English composition; and some of them as exquisitely touching and tender as any thing that ever came from the pen of man, “or woman either.” The letter on the loss of his daughter, Isabel, to her surviving sister, short and simple as it is, will be read with tears by thousands who have suffered under similar bereavements, and will “serve here after for consolation and admonishment” for thousands besides those to whom it was origi nally written. Happy indeed is the man whose life can be submitted to a test like that of the present publication, and shine forth with such spot less and attractive beauty. Here is an ex hibition of the most, private and domestic traits—in letters to the most confidential friends, written in the freest and most con fidential spirit—and we find nothing in them which does not breathe the most genial and generous nature. If it be true that no man is a hero to his valet de chainbre, still more true should it seem that no man can be a hero to his executor. But to this rule Southey furnishes an exception, and we com mend liis Life and Correspondence to our readers as a book that combines the enter tainment of a novel with the instruction of a history and the elevation of an epic.— Repub. Ascent of Mont Blanc. The following is a detailed account, from Galignani’s Messenger, of the recent ascent of Mont Blanc: “YVe have received the following from a correspondent at Chamounix, dated the 30th ult.: ‘Great excitement was caused in the town of Chamounix, on the morning of Wednesday, the 28th, in consequence of the departure of Mr. Gretton, late sth Fusileers, and Mr. Richards, of the county of Wex ford, Ireland, with a party of the brave mountaineers of Chamounix, for tho purpose of ascending to tho summit of Mont Blanc. Crowds assembled to witness their start, as the hazardous nature of the adventure was well known, the guides having left their watches and little valuables behind, and the two gentlemen made their wills and prepared for the worst. Great anxiety was expressed on many a face, as the little band, headed by our two countrymen, disappeared in the forest at the foot of the mountain. The ascent is always accompanied with great peril, as steps have to be cut up the sloping hanks of ice, and one of the largest glaciers lias to be passed, where one false step entails certain death, as the unfortunate man falls into a crevice of almost unknown depth, from which no human hand could extricate him. A night has to be passed on the cold rock, and spots have to be passed where no word can he spoken lest thousands of tons of snow should be set in motion and hurl the party into eternity, as was the case some years back, when a similar attempt was made. At three o’clock, the report of cannon at Cha mounix, announced that our adventurous countrymen had gained the Grand Mulets, the rock on which they were to take up their quarters for the night. The next day all was excitement; nothing else was thought of in the town. The Flegere and Brevan were crowded with anxious observers. About 11 o’clock, the fog clearing away from the sum mit of the father of the Alps, the little band were seen to be slowly approaching the top, and a few minutes after the report of cannot) in Chamounix announced the undertaking successful. The clouds, however, soon ob scured them from our view, and we saw noth ing more of them until about half-past seven, P. 31., when, preceded by the best music Chamounix afforded, and carried on the backs of some enthusiastic Frenchmen, they were received at the Hotel do Londres with loud cheers, firing of cannon, and expressions of delight at their safe return. The guides give great praise to both gentlemen for tho cool ness and courage they displayed.’ ” Somebody says: “The devil never troubles a busy man.” ’l'liis we know to be false. — Show us a busier man than the editor, and yet he is fortunate if he has no more than one “devil’ to trouble him, especially when “copy” is short. “Come here, you mischievous little rascal, you.” “Won’t vou lick me, father ?” “No.” “Will you swear you won’t?” “Yes!” “Then I wou’t come, father; for Parson Atwood says “he that swears will lie.” When you see a gentleman at midnight sitting on the stoop in front of his house combing his hair with the door-scraper, you may conclude that he has been out at an eve ning party. Dr. dcGKAFFENKIED’S ’ CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC LINIMENT. In introdueingjhis medicine to the people of the Unit ed States, for sale, the proprietors beg leave to submit the following statement of Dr. de Granenried, its discov erer and inventor : The undersigned frankly states that lie has prescribed this medicine for 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 hes itation in saying,, that it is decidedly the most valuable remedy ever yet discovered for the relief of tliis most pain | ful and distressing malady. I His note-book contains upwards ol three hundred ca | ses, in which it has lieen used within the above named : period,and in no single instance has it come to hisknowl j edge, of its having tailed to effect a cure when perscreved : in. Many of the cases were from fourto ten yoursstand : ing ; and what may appear yet more remarkable and cx ! traordinary.Ls, 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 ofitsre : turn. All he would ask for this remedy is a fair, impar tial and patient trial, for the results lie entertains no ap i prehension. j L T pto the tiriie ol this discovery, the undersigned had ; well studied the origin, progress, and character ot this dis | ease,and is well assured, had consulted every author on | its treatment, who had written or been translated into i the English language, and had used all the remedies of any notoriety then in vogue with the profession, with j however, very rarely any relief to poor suffering hu j inanity. It has baffled the skill and science of the most eminent Physicians and Surgeons of our own, and <>( every other country. But the undersigned Hatters himself that liis 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, ol relieving the human family of a vast amount of suffering. E. L.de GRAFFENRIED. M. D. It is for sale at Dr. R. A. Wares Drug store Columbus, and by Agents in all the principal cities and town* in the United States. Price $5 per bottle—none genuine withour the signature of the discoverer on the aide label of die bottle, and across the cork. de GRAFFENRIED and Cos., Proprietor*. CETIFICATES. Jones’ llotjx, Philadelphia, March 3d, 1850 Col. A. B. Hagan —Sir.: It affords me great pleasure to be able to hear testimony to the efficacy and virtues of Dr. de Crraffcnrieds Rheumatic Liniment. I have lieen sorely afflicted for tho last six years with, what I believed to lie, and what eminent Physicians of this city pronounced, Rheumatic gout,for several winters past I have been confined to my room and t ed nearly ail the time. In January last, I had an attack a’ violent if not more so than usual, which prostrated me for about three weeks; on your reeeommcndation 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 nit* back, wrists ancles were entirely relieved (and so contin ue) of all soreness, pains, and the swelling’s reduced, with the use of less than one bottle. 1 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 1 have ever mot 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 1850. Dr. de Graf e’nried — Dear Sir For the last twelve years I 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 best medical aid to bo 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. 1 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 atidsearely 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 been, may be as speedily relieved, as I have been with your medoeine.— Wishing you all the Blessings you deserve Dear sir. Your Greateful and Ob’t Serv’t GEO. WARDSWOItTH. Columbus Ga., Oct. 20, 1319 Dr. De Graffenried—Dear sir : I take, pleasure in giv ing you the particulars of my affliction by, and relicffrom Rheumatism. During the spring 0f1844 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, 1345, 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, 1 was well, and clear of the Rheumatism as I ever was, and have continued so to this time. Yours, truly, L. C. 31 ORTON. FROM COL. A.K. AYER. Dr. E. L. de Graffenried—Learning that von arc about to manufacture for the public, your valuable Rheumatic Liniment, I take pleasure in stating that 1 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 years, 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. 24,1349. A. K. AYER. Columbus, October 30, 1349. Dear Sir —Akont the first of April last, 1 came to Co lumbus to get medical assistance, and was advbed to call on you, as having a remedy that would ailbrd me speedy relief. I was taken down in January last, with a violent attack of Rheumatism 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 mv clothes without assistance. 31y 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 verv 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 bend my kr.ee 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 ling ers, wich was an imbossibility the day before. 1 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, ton days before I called on you, for any amout 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. H. SMITH. Columbus, Nov. 1, 1849. Dear Sir—My negro woman Patience, a cook, had a stilffneck from a painful Rheumatic affection, for six or seven years, and could not turn 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. 11850. 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, I was induced to try a bottle of it; and after three days, I was so much relieved as to be able to leave the liou.-e and I have perfect re •overed from clieertully eoimncud tile Liniment to ate afflicted, GEORGE H( street. Columbus Ga., Oct. 13,1849. Dr. E. L. de Graffenried—Dear sir: Agreeable to vour request, I give my testimonial as to the virtue of your Liniment in the cure of Rheumatism. Being at tacked in one joint of my finger, 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, 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 Graflenried’s Rheumatic Liniment in the case of Mr. F. S. Chapman, as it came under my immediate observation. October 13,1849. 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 using her arm almost en tirely ; and from the pain, want of sleep, and great rest lessness, for not less than six weeks, I was iuduced by my friend, Mr. Luke Reed, to call on you for a bot tle of your Liniment, and by using half the bottle, she was entirely relieved, and the reliet 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. do Graifenried. H. C. McKEE. Columbus, Oct. 19th 1849 Dr. de Graffenried—Dear sir: I take pleasure in sav ing, I have a l>oy who was so badly afflicted with Rheu matism, that he could not raise his hand to his head, and j had nearly lost the use of his arm. I used the fourth of a bottle of your Rheumatic Liniment, which relieved him entirely. I consider it a most valuable remedy for the cure of Rheumatism. RANDOLPH L. 3IOTT. > LIVER COMPLAINT, JAUNDICE, DYSPEPSIA, CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM DISORDERED LIVER OR STOMACH, SUCH AS CONSTIPATION, INWARD PILES, FULLNESS, OR BLOOD TO TIIE HEAD, ACIDITY OF THE STOMACH, NAUSEA, HEART BURN, DISGUST FOR FOOD, FULLNESS OR WEIGHT IN THE STOMACH, SOUR ERUC TATIONS, SINKING OR FLUTTERING ! * * AT THE PIT OF THE STOMACH, SWIMMING OF THE 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 OFTHE SKIN AND EYES, PAIN IN TIIE SIDE, BACK,CHEST, LIMBS,&C., SUDDEN FLUSH* 1 ES OF HEAT, BURNING IN THE FLESH, CON j STANT IMAGININGS OF EVIL, AND GREAT DEPRESSION OF SPIRITS, CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED BY DR. IIOOFLAND’S CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS, PREPARED BY DR. C. M. JACKSON, GERMAN MEDICINE STORE , No. 120, Arch St., Philadelphia. Their ptreer over the above diseases is not excell ed, if equalled, by auy other preparation in the United States, as the cares attest, in many cases •.J'ter skilful physicians had failed. These Bitters are worthy tn* 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 th* digestive organs, they are, withal,safe, certain and pleasant. Head and be Convinced. Cha*. Robinson, Esq., Easton, Md.,i a letter to Dr. Jackson, Jan. 9, 1850, said— “My wife and myself havo received more benfit 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. Ilooffand, asd prepared by Dr. Jackson, in Philadelphia. One in stance in particular, in which the superior virtues j of this medicine have been tested, lias fallen under I 1 ! our observation. During the last summer, a son of ?>lr. 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 he 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 flu. German Medicine Store, the principal depot for the sale of Dr. Iloofland’s German Bitters, from 278 Pace to 120 Arch 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 tinder our notice, wherein the patient had exhausted the Materia Medieas 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 cases w 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 tba original unpublished receipt of Dr. Iloofland, and he prepares this medicino with care. Those pur chasing should call at his store, or see that his name is written upon the wrapper outside, and blown in tlic bottle, as imitations of good articles are common.” Judge M. M. Noah, a gentleman with great sci entific and literary attainments, said in his “New York W eeklv Messenger,” January 6, ISSO : “Dr. Iloofland's German Bitters. —Here is a pre paration which the leading presses in the Union ap pear to be 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 Iloofland. Professor to the University of Jena, Private Physician to the Kingof 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 lie was the inventor and endorser may b* perfectly relied on. ll* 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 mid the intestines. Nine Phila delphia papers express their conviction of its excel lence, and several of the editors speak of its effects from their own individual experience. Under these circumstances, we feel warranted not only in calling the attention of our readers to the present proprietor’s (Dr. C. M. Jackson’s) preparation, but in recom mending the article to all afflicted.” More Evidence. The “Philadelphia Saturday Gazette,” the best family newspaper published in the United-States, the editor says of DR.HOOFLAND’S GERMAN BITTERS. “ It is seldom that we recommend what are termed Patent Medicines to the confidence and patronage of our readers; and, therefore, when we recommend Dr. Iloofiand's German Bitters, we wish it to be distinct ly understood that we are not speaking of the nos trums of the day that arc 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 has met the heatty ap proval of the Faculty itself.” Evidence upon evidence has been received (like the foregoing) from all sections of the Union, the last three years, and the. strongest 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 fact 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 this medicine will cure Liver Complaint and | 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 all bilious diseases —the 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 those who are innocently de ceived. Look well to the Marks of the Genuine. They hare the written signature of C. M. JACK SON upon the wrapper, and the name blown in the bottle, without which they arc spurious. For sale, wholesale and retail, at the German Medicine Store, No. 120 ABCII street, one door below Sixth, (late of 278 Race street,) Philadelphia, and by re spectable dealers generally throughout the country. O’ For sale also by Danforth & Nagel, Columbus, Ga., and by Dr. John M. T. Gullett, at Buena Vista, Marion co., Ga. August 22 34 ly BE Wise ! —’Tis Folly to Defer ! Afflicted Read! —Thousands arc suffering from disease from 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 AMER ICAN COMPOUND is the most speedy and certain remedy for all diseases of a delicate character, known to the world. Adopted to every stage of 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 relict it gives, it is now the most popular remedy of the day.— Ten thousand eases have been cured effectually by it during the past year. Prepared by a practical physieia*, th* afflicted can rely with confidence on its curative powers over diseases ol this character. Full directions accompany each bottle. CA tlTlON. —Ask for the American Compound, and purchase only of the Agents. 294. Market st. Phila delphia, and of Danlorth A Nagel, Columbus, Ga. June 20,1850. 25 “lain a man, and deem nothing which relates to man foreign to my feelings.” ._ Youth and Manhood. A VIGOROUS LIFE, OR A PKEJIATUIIE DEATH. READ!! KINKELINE ON SELF-PRESERVATION. Only Twenty-Five Cents. THIS BOOK, just published, is filled with useful information on the infirmities and diseases of the human system. It addresses itself alike to Youth, Manhood and Old Age, and should he read by all. The valuable advice and impressive warning it gives, will prevent years of misery and suffering ana save an nually Thousands of Lives. Parents by reading it. will learn how to prevent the destruction of their children. ETA 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 tho 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 l*tt*r, post paid, and he cured at home. Packages of Medicines, Directions, See. 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 Drug Business, (at the late STAND OF TOND Sc WILLCOX.) DANFORTH"&, NAGEL, HAVING purchased the Drug Establishment ol Messrs. Pond A Willcox, would inform their friends that they intend keeping on hand a good supply of Drugs, Medicines, Faints, Oils, Surgical In struments, A’u. <Sfc. , 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 ts Memphis Institute. MEDICA L D~EP ARTM EN T . THE regular course of Lectures in this Institute will commence on the first of November, and con tinue until the 1 ast of February. ‘The Anatomical De partment will be opened and ready to rec eive students by the first of October. The Memphis Department will be under the direction of the following PROFESSORS. Z. Frfxman, M. D.. Professor of Anatomy. R. S. Newton, M. D., Professor of Surgery. H. J. llui.cf., M. D., Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine. W. Byrd Powell, M. D., Prolessor of Physiology, Pathology, Mineralogy and Geology. J. Kino.M. D., Professor of Materia Medics,Thera peutics and Medical Jurisprudence. J. Milton Sanders. A. M., M. D., Professor of Chem istry and Pharmacy. J. A. Wilson, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and Dis eases of Women and Children. CLINIQUE LECTURERS. Medicine. —Prof. 11. J. llui.ce. Surgery. —Prof. R. 8. Nf.wton. Z. Freeman, M. D., Anatomical Demonstrator. The fees for a full course of lectures amount to $lO5. Each Professor’s Ticket. sls. Matriculator's, $5. Dem onstrators Fee, $lO. < Jraduation, 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. R. S. NEWTON, M. D.. Dean of the Faculty. LAW DEPARTMENT. Hon E. W. M. Kins, Professor of Theory and Prac tice of Law. John Dllafield, Esq. Professor of Commercial Juris prudence. Terms per Session SSO All communications pertaining to this department must be addressed to K. W. M. KING, Esq. Memphis, Tenn., March, 1850. The Faculties, for intellectual abilities, moral worth j and professional acquirements, will compare favorably | with the most distinguished in our country. The modi- ! cal faculty constitutes an anomaly in this or any other ! eountry—all of them are able lecturers and the best of j teachers. Those who contemplate our geographical position, and the extent of our population, can have no doubt as to the eligibility of our situation for 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 exist'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 ar* particularly acquainted with those diseases. That the public may he satisfied of the permanency of this school, we feel it our duty to state, that the Tru tees and Faculty form a unit in action, which augur* well fur its future success ; and that the peculiar internal organization which connects them, cannot Ire interrupted. E. W. IH. 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 erf flie present month. By order of the Corporators of said Company HAMPTON S. SMITH JOHN C, LEITNKR, GEO. W. WINTER, T , DAVID ADAMS. July 11,1850. 28 ts P. McLaren & Cos. hand a large assortment of , LIQUORS; WINES; TOBACCO; &e. <fce. And have just received a large supply of CIGARS direct from Havana. Country Merchants are especially invited to ex amine our stock Indore purchasing elsewhere. Columbus, April 11. ]5 UNION IRON FOUNDRY, COLUMBUS, GA. TRL 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, Plates ancT Balls, Cotton Press Pulleys, Backs and Ways, Rag-Irons for Saw Mills, Railroad vv heels, Cast-iron Water-wheels and all castings execu ted with neatness and dispatch. Their Foundry is on O glethorps street,opposite Mr. Jefferson’s store, where persons wanting castings will please call and examine their work. SAMUEL HEYS & CO. N. B. All orders from the COUNTRY directed as a bove, wall meet with prompt attention. H. & CO. July 16 29 3m HAVING purchased ot Mr. I. H. Janney, (who has declined the Foundry business) the whole of his patterns, &.c., they beg leave to inform the public, and particular ly those in the habit of using IVIr Janncy’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 I oundry. „ , , S. HEYS A CO. Columbus, August I, 1830. i Planters, Take Notice. Saw Mills j Grist Mills; Fdclorics, Gin Gear, Rice Mills; arid Sugar Mills. THE firrrf tff AMBLER A MORRIS are now ready to build any of the above named Mills, pro pelled by'Water.- Steam or Hors*. Our work shall be done in the best possible manner, and warranted inferior to none now in use. Both erf the above firm are practi cal men, and attend to their Msiniss in person, and will furnish Engines for Steain Mills, Grist or Saw, and set either in complete operation.. The firm can give the best assortment of Water Wheels and Gearing, ol any in th* Southern States, and will saf to’ bur employers, if a Mill or any of our work does not perlOmt in the busi ness for which it was intended, no pay will be exacted. Trv us and see. AMBLER A MORRIS. Jan. 24, 1150. 4 If Fire Proof Ware-House. undersigned have this day formed a copartn6r* 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. Th* old firm, consisting of 11. S. Smith, W. A. R*d J I J. K. Redd, and Wni.T. Smith, was dissolved by mutual consent, and their business discontinued the first day or September last. The present firm has on hand a large supply of INDIA AND KENTUCKY BAGGING > Kentucky Bale Rope, Twine, Sugar ttrid Molasses, which they will furnish their customers (.at the W arc- House) oil the most reasonable terms, ami the lowest market prices. Liberal advances will be made on cottor? placed in *tor* with them. 11. S. SMITH, JNO. D. STEWART WM. T. SMITH, W. C. GRAY. Colnnibui, Ja* 6, 1850. 23 Cm TROY WOODEN-WARE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, A RE now ready to oommcnco operations, and will XjL promptly supply all orders with which they may be favored, for every description of Hollow Wooden- Ware, embracing Buckets, Tubs, Pails, Cana, See. See. Iho Company will h* ready by th* Ist of March to enter ex tensively into the manufaclur* ol CHAIRS, of which they will b* akl* to turn out a very superior ar ticle. TU RNING. Bed Steads, Wagon Hubs, and every other description of Turning, neatly done. The Manufactory is situated at the month of Mulber ry Creek, 12 miles front Columbus, 20 from Opelika, and 22 from West Point. The Company is thus afford* ed facilities for transportation in every direction, and will he able to furnish their goods in every section of th* country at short notice, and on reasonable terms. Orders left at the stores of P. Sfenter, or B. Jef ferson, in this city, will he promptly filled. All orders through the mail, must be directed to R. G. Jefff.rson, Columbus, Ga. We shall be happy to accommodate the world generally, and our friends particularly. N. B.—Per.ons wishing to purchase privileges f*r manufacturing purposes, can do so, as there are a num ber of Water Lots upon the premises forsaie. Columbus, Jan. 3, 1850. 1 ly Dyeing and Renovating Establishment. BERTHOLDSENGER YVJ'OULD respectfully inform the ladies and gentle- V t men of Columbus, and vicinity, that he is still at his old stand on Broad Street, near the Market, wlier* he is prepared to execute all work entrusted to him, in the various departments of Dyeing, Scorning, Renovating, & Rleaclting new and old clothing. Ladies’ Silks, Merinoes, and Satins, cleansed of stains and impurities, and colored t* any shade. Also finished to look and wear as well as new. Cotton, Silk, and Woolen goods bleached or dyed, ia the very best manner, and with despatch. Also, Moserinc Blue, Turkey Red, Ac. See. Gentlemen’s garments cleansed arid dyed so as not to soil tire whitest linen. Carpeting renovated and made as good ns new. txT All orders thankfully received and promptly ex ecuted. Columbus, March 21, ISSO. 12 ts METALLIC OK VULCANIZED Rubba Machine Belting. *7 AAA FEET of the above BELTING, suitable i •/.UU'/ 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 th* leather belting. Sold by the subscriber at ten per cent, on manufacturers’ prices. Also, 300 lbs. Steam Engine PACKING, for Piston Rods, Straw Jiont<<. Cylinder Heads, Ac. Also, 500 feet of Vulcanized Steam Engine HOSE, for Hydrant* passing hot or cold water. Ac. WADE A CO. Sign of the Golden Saddle. Colnmhus, April 4,1850. 14 ly WOOL MANUFACTURE. r T , HE CowetaFalls (Manufacturing Cos. ofColumbue, JL is now prepared to Card and Manufacture Wool. Cash paid lor Wool, or Kcneys exchanged for th* raw material. May 23, 1850. 51 if WANTED OA AAA BUSHELS PRIME SUN DRIED X'J.UUU WHEAT, tl 50 f.rlled, and $1 C3 for white, will he paid in cash, at WINTER'S PALACE MILLS. June 1850. 27, 27 ts j 9 AAA FT. of Kimbel’s Patent Machine stretched i ‘B'/l/V/ LEATHER BELTING, from 1 inch to ; 14 inches, suitable for all kinds of Machinery, Gin j Bands, Ae. Sold by the subscriber for ten per cent. ! advance on ihe manufacturers’ prices. WADE A CO. Sign of tho Golden Saddle. Columbus, April 4,1850. 14 ] v GOLDEN SYRUP, MAPLE SYRUP, SUGAR HOUSE MOLASSES, For sale by ELLIS, KENDRICK A REDD. July 4 GENUINE TEAS. IMPERIAL , IIYSON, GUNPOWDER, and BLACK TEAS, of a superior quality, just received by ELLIS, KENDRICK A REDD, July 4 GENUINE TEAS. A fresh arrival of Imperial, Hyson, Gunpowder XJI. and Black ‘Peas, for sale by ELLIS, KENDRICK, A REDD. OTEWART SUPERIOR COURT —April Term O 1850.—1 t appearing to the Court, by the petition and! affidavit ot Matthew VV right, (and a copy note and affi davit thereunto annexed) that said Mathew Wright was j possessed as of his 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 losi original. It is therefore ordered that John N. Dupree’ do show cause, if any lie 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 i State, and if not. to be published in one of the Gazettes of this State, three mouths 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 Georgia, moscogel county.— Court of Ordinary, July Term, 18510 —Rule Ni Si.—Where as, Thomas McCarty, Adjniiisfcrator with the will an nexed of the estate of Patrick McGnrty, deceased, hav ing petitioned the CourUto be dismissed from said Ad ministration. It is ordeifed by the Court that all persons concerned show cause, iff any they have,at the January Term next ensuing of thi#Court, w hy 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. lmforfim FOUR MONTHS AFTER DATE applica tion will be made to the Honorable the In ferior Court of Muscogee County when sitting” for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the real estate of Abner 11. Flewellen, deceased. ABNER C. FLEWELLEN, ) , , . WM. 11. CHAMBERS, ( Artm rs ’ ELVIRA A. FLEWELLEN, Adm’rx. August 8, 1850. 32 4ns