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!, <• -k**-**-* B« Bi* p 4 **' ia i ;
' r Tv a. wbvia it may concern:—ft hereas Mm. T.
Mum*), of und State and c ounty, applies to the under
signed for letters of AdmiListraiion. <u bonis non, of the
estate of Young Johnson, late of said county, deceased:
1 twse are therefore to cite ami admonish,all ana #in-
the kindred and ere J Hors of said deceased, to be
aaa appear at my office, within the time prescribed by
law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters of
.vUuiiriatralion, d« bums nun, oi ths estate of said de
ceased, should not issue to the applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature, this 13th
August, 1860. WM. M RLuEY, Ordinary,
Aug 14-
* jEoBGIA, 8188 CUI NIY. “
'- 1 Uhcrcas. Julius Peter applies to the undersigned
for letters of Guardianship ol the person and property
of ft iliiam. John and Charles Horn, minor sons ol
George Horne, late of said cihinty, deceased:
These are therefore to requite all persons concerned
to fiie tn my office, on or before the first Monday in Uc
tuber next,*their objections, if any they have, to said
appointment, otherwise letters ol Guardianship will be
granted tne applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature, this Au
gust 13th, WM. M. RILEY,
Aag 14- Ordinary.
4 DMINIM KATOK S SALE.—WiII be sold, on the
A tr#i 1 uesday in November next, Oetween the usual
hours of sale, before the Court House door, in the city
of Macon, tn»t> county,ba, part ol 10l No. 59, contain
ing eighty (tw; acres, more or less, belonging to the es
tate ol John Rape, deceased, ol said county, bold for
the benefit of the heirs and creditors ol said estate.
MM. It. BL&BkE, Adiu r.,
_ Sept S, 188 - uc bonis non.
EXJEt l TORS > a j.e ..as Execu-
tors of Henry _Xe>v»<»lu, fate of Biuu county, deceas
ed, anti under authority given incm in hi# ft ill, oner at
private sale the iodo wing iaude, viz:
The place m Bib.i County, on the Echeconnee Creek,
and about 15 miles from Macau, known as the Uickeou
Mill place, cou.aiu.ug 1330 acres, together with tne Gust
and a»w Mill Uiereou. This place la well improved,
v ,ta a good dwelling, gin house and all necessary out
housvs, good wait r, good soli, und a large quantity ol
timber, were being anotil 3UU acres cleared.
Aiso, li*> acres iu the woods, on the L rawford side ol
the Creek, near the mill, and Which will be sola with or
wilboul the mnl tract.
Also. 140 acres of wood land, part of lot No. 201, in the
3d district of Biob, near the mill tract and known as the
« aauqiion 101. inis will also be sold with or without
ke mu> tract.
Also. u»e former residence of Henry Newsom, known
as the Aam oi place, »u the lot urn bus itoad, 12 miles
trues Macot., cvtiiatuing 465 or 4W acres, with about luO
acres cleared.
Also, me place where Dr. Bonner now lives, contain
ing about 1,5 acres, adjoining the lauds cl Petty, James
ILs.it and others, ami ueiag a uue bouy ol Oak and fiicko
y laud.
Alm*. No. INK in the 13111 district of Muscogee, now
Taylor county. i.iuUi.iiur, Mfij* acres, all iu tne wood.-,
ami h*e ion, - irom tne 1,..d 1....U, and near a saw null.
if t:«< above lands, or any of them, are not previously
sold al pi nab- sale, the tracts situated in Bibb anil
’ raw .on; will be sold, at public outcry, before the Conn
House, iu Mac.-n. Bibb county, on tne Ist Tuesday in
.\«>umtsr. iSH». Terim—one-half cash, the balance on
«ms a credit *< 12 months. fer further information, ap
ply to either of the undersigned, or L. N. Whittle, Ma-
IV® KOliT. is. BARFIELD, ;
M. G. NEMbOM, yEx’rs.
*;<!•*. 1-10- H;A JENMNGb, )
Vol hl. To DEBTORS AND < UEDITuRS.—AII per
\ s«as ims* iteu to Sarah S. Minor, late of Bibb coun
ty. deceawo, are r*qu<?tcd to make immediate pay
k.» « . ami al. ,**•*-•*.;# huvtug demands against said de
o a-.... wifi n imeriacui ;Uaccordance to law, to the mi
ne. • . «t luis September MAh, 1.->GU.
bep: io- ALBERT L. ROSE. Adm’r.
/ * EtißvlA—lUHß < OUNTY:
\ J M hervws, B. G. Lockett and James W. Tinsley, Ex
centers oi tk< ft ill ol \l in. Lockett, deceased, late oi
said cnwanty. apply to me tor letters dismissory from
uwir Execulmsutp.
tth .“cioti ail persons concerned, are hereby required
h» show causi. l- any they have, why said Executors on
tfei- first M••mu; iu October next, should not be dis
charge*.
Gina uiuter ici h.ind and seal of office, this April 2d,
ism* ia|*r .»v»ia> U M. M. RILEY, Ordinary.
|'ht»K<4\ BIBBiXiINTY:
U W i :iam A. Evans. Adm nistrator of the
• stale » l 4i«nn M . Evans, late ol said county deceased,
haling felly discharged his Admimstration as afore
sn«:'
Tam-fore all persons concerned are hereby notified
and repaired, t< ippmrat my office on or before the
first Monday iu Mau :. next, and show cause, il any they
have, why said U iuiam A. Evans, as Administrator,
st. .id tn>; tw u.s.iiissi d from his Administration.
v.'vu uuiiei my hand and uhivial signature, this Au
•V UM. M. KILEY, Ordinary.
« Y aw. - : r oii< application will be made to the
K* li.Mi -.e loan ol Probate tor the county ol liibb,
»«r «»*»• to ssd . the mgroes belonging to iiie estate
ol Lucy V* .aa, , deceased, late ot said county.
JOHN HARP, Administrator,
NUli* K TU t'ON I'KAI TORN. bealed propossal
wtii is tvcvived uulu the 12th October, lor reinod
v*»u< Use “ l a.leu A 1 minis’ M alehouse ” lor the pur
jaws's m a ' •<» Hail aim C wuucii t hauiber, according lo
Im piai« a*>u spe. su. •», ou~ adopted, which can be seen
ai liw Aan uouse id Messrs. Harris A Ross.
DKIGGEKB. 1
< ■KEEK. y Committee.
UAKKIS, )
October I. IdW—did
I ' Eiuo.iA idi’.B col Nil :
<*: :x .is, i.. * i.i .iit: ss Administrator of John D.
iUi i. fait. «.i sai<i < umy, Uenased. having fully dio-
Cdasn.u ms .uiiu.ui'Uiiiioliasaiorisaid:
lla-muiv all pcrs--us comi iiicu are lleleby notified
aiMi required, u> aiq.eir al my office vu or before ine
first Monday in M,.; . u next ai.U show cause, n any they
ha»«. »ay said t. t . loamiiss. a.- Administrator, should
■k*« dismissed irviu his AdministraUon.
i.«i v.i i.mn r my hand aim oiiicuH signature this Au
gu~. la«., WM. M. RlLr. i. Ordinary.
( hotaUA—BIBBtXH NTY :
’ * i as. * ... .it u may concern:—Whereas,Sarah Ann
E Jordan, i*t said .stale a..d evauty, applies to the un
4ci,gud> toi u i.irs «». Aumuiietiauon on the estate of
W .*• • Joruau. late ol said ccui ty. aeceuseii:
1 aesv an- lucre .vie to cite auu aunioiiisU all and singu
lar. Un kiuurru .«U'i cieililitrs ol said deceased lo be and
appear.. witniu the time prescribeu by law, to
*B«» i»Use. if any they have, wily said letters ol Auuill.
is, raium >a the estate ol said deceased should not issue
«.i*« i? a ear my hand and official signature, this 13ih,
A g.»si. I-*-.. WM. M. KiIEY, Ordinary.
• EOKI.IA-WBBCUIM Y:
i .> ail whom it may concern:
Wm-reas. Albert B. Uos~. Guardian of the property of
Thomas 4. Bauisimry. minor, uus applied to the uuder
►igu d lor i.i.it iusuus ory irom said guardianship.
iu - isti.> r< sotv ivcile and aiimoiiisu alt personscon
cti.<al to be »uc appear at my office on or before the
fi.-i Monday in Uw an er next, to show cans-, if any
lm>y haw. w hy saw Letters of Dismission should not be
graulcsii !•• aa*d applicant.
*..*« ii mscer iisy band and official signature.
uct.w WM. M. KiLc-Y, Ordinary.
A«lm:ttiw(r:ttot’s Sale.
A V "ILL lx -oid, by virtue of an order of the Court of
>v «miiuary of Houston county, on the first Tues
day in Ifocem . the lands lying iu said coun-
ty beivagiug to the estate ot Jacob lay lor, deceased,
iate -mu county, baid lauds adjoin the lands ol
HiKulird. U Fry and Roqueiuore, and are considered of
fin-; qaai'ty. ’ihe sale being lor division among the
heirs. w:<. h- |Hjs.ii*e. Icm- made known at the time
o. trn-saic. DEMFSEY TAYLOR,
mt 3 Administrator cum testa annejeo.
I'oxi |>oii<«i Aci iiiinisl t.tloi's <Bate.
BY vir;u>* ofan order from the Court of Ordinary of
< raw i ,ra county, w til be sold on the first Tuesday
us December mxt, v ithiu tne lawful hours of sale, the
y -a* • "!i wtuui Jonathan McClendon, late ol said coun
ty, resided, known as the Hickory Grove lot, coiitain-
' acres, mon <>r less, aiso tne place known as the
\* u-Mii p. 4. . . adjoining the Hickory Grove place, con
tain.: :*■ a«.ies more or .ess. Both places sold subject lo
th«- widow's dower, bold as the propertv of Jonathan
Me * .vbdou. deceased, for the benefit ol the heirs and
creditors ol said deceased, i'eiuis on dav of sale.
WASHING TON C. CLEVELAND,
oct 3 Administrator.
I<H> Ac it-q ol YYoocilsmcl lor bale.
lAM desirous oi -. long ONE KI NDRED ACRES of
Laud, wed limbered, lying four miles above Macon,
<>u 'he f ois. th road. The timber on this Laud is mostly
<»ak aiid Micki.ry, with a ew Fines. Persons desirous
of pu.ctia- i-.g. wni make early application to
\\ . 11. I ASON,
oct. L fstj)—rMr n On the premises.
EXEc t iOi SALE.—By virtue of an order of the
court ol OiM.nary of Crawford county. *■ sold
ou the first fucsd:. m Dec* ..iber nt xt. in the *own of
Kuoxvine, w. dcoimty, the following 'ot# aud parcel of
uui<t b< i»>t -z - i- i» th*’estate of Zai hai iuh l abor, late of
said coiiu;* u • eased, to-wii: Lots No. silty-sour, (54)
forty-iour. .<• forty-three, (43) and seventy-five (15)
acre- i>: lot No. <2! > twenty-one; the same being in the
imrifi wt - corner ot said lot. coiitaiuiiig six hundred
and seventy tiw acre# Imufc or le-s. Tne place is well
improved lying s:x mile# north of Fort Salley, bold
for 1.1«■ purpo.-. a division among the heir# ot said Z.
1 • >-. W *>HlN*. Iva lABUK. .
JEb'b PITTMAN, kEx'rs.
oct 11 td# JAMBS HARDEN, )
1 ONES » Oi RT OF ORDINARY—May Tenn. 1860.
fi Tiie petition ol Henry J. Marshall, Administrator
Ztsiaw.iido annexed, on the estate of
William Marshall, late oi said comity, deceased, show
eth that hi- Bis faithfully and honestly administered said
estate,, an I prays that lie may be discharged therefrom,
aud ietu-rs-disiiiissory b*-granted him. This May 7th,
Ism' HENRY J. MARSHALL. Administrator.
• jsm hearing the above jietitiou, it is ordered that ci
tation tw issued, and that all persons com erned be. and
they are hereby required, to show cause, if any they
tu»w. ou or beiore the first Monday iu October next, why
said a in ms-tratur should not be dismissed, and why
letter- dn-missorv should not be granted him, and it is
further ordered that this citation bi- published in some
pubne i.a,. :u o t this State tor the space of six months.
A true extnu-t from the minutes. Jones Court ot' Ordi
nal-. may ;i, RoLAND T. ROSS, Dep. Clerk.
* * Eußi lA-8188 COl NTY :
V I Whe ea#. Volney Pierce, Administrator on the es
tate ot L< uard W. Gibson, late oi said county deceased,
applies to the undersigned lor letter# dismissory irom
h.# rtiiiiitiistrat wn.
Therefore ail persona c mcerned. arc hereby required
to show cause, il any they have, why said administrator,
on the first Monday in October next, should not be dis
charged.
tiiien under my baud aud seal of office, this April 2d,
Im»>. (aprs-l>m> WM. M. RILEY', Ordinary.
/ * EOfit.LA. 8188 COI NTY:
V> W hereas, T. W. Brantley. Administrator on the
• state of B* fijamiti M. Brantley, late of said County, de
cr ,s» d. applies to me for letters diamiesory from his Ad
niiuistrat’.oii.
Therefore all person# concerned are hereby required to
show cause, if any they have, why said Administrator,
on the first Monday in November next, should not be
di#charge<i. ...
Given under my baud and seal of office, this May 4th,
1880. WM. M. RILEY, Ordinary.
may 5-
G BORGIA. 8188 COI'NTY.—To all whom it may
rouctni.
Whereas, Ernst Fcuchtwange . of said County and
State, applies to the undersigned for Letters of Admin
istration * n the estate of Abrahaiu Fendig, late of said
county deteased.
These ure therefore to cite and admonish all and
•ipguJar the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to
be and apjiear at my office, within the time prescribd by
law to show cause, if any they have, why said Letters of
Administration on the estate of said deceased, should
not iMtie to the applicant.
Given under my band and official signature, this Sep
tember 35th, iB6O.
kept 2fr- WM. M. RILEY, Ordinary.
> * EUrtGfA—HulsiiON COLN 1 Y :
i VJT ukdinart's Officz, for said County.
Whereas, Caroline Pool applies to the undersigneu for
Letters of Administration ou the estate of John P. Fool,
i late of said county, deceased :
These are therefore to require all persons concerned
to file in my office, on or before the first Monday in Nov
ember next, their objections, if any they have, to said
appointment, otherwise Letters of Administration will
be granted the applicant. Given nnder my band and
official signature, tnis October 2d, IHGO.
oct. 4 W. T. SWIFT, Ord
/ V EORGLA—HOUSTON COUNTY:
VJT Ordinary’s Office, for said County.
Whereas, Elijah M. Smith applies to the undersigned
for Letters of Administration on the estate of Martha
Ann Smith, formerly Martha Ann Garner, having been
absent over seven years, and by presumption of law
being deceased:
These are therefore to require all persons concerned to
file in my office, on or before the first Monday in Novem
ber next, their objections, if any they have, to said ap
pointment, otherwise Letters of Administration will be
grantedtne applicant. Given under my handtuid official
signature this October 2, Ibub.
oct 4 W. T. SWIFT, Ord’y,
X'OTlCE.—Sixty days after date application will be
1* made to the Ordinary of Crawford county, for leave
tuseil two negroes, viz: Nancy, a woman, and Wiley, a
negro man, belonging to Manauua K. S. Hunter.
oct3—diw. Glu. K. HLN’I'EK, Guardian.
EXECUTORS' SALE.—In pursuance of the last will
ana testament ot Isaac Kamsey, late of Columbia
county, deceased, will be sold ut"Appling, Columbia
county, wituiu tne usual hours oi sale, on the first Tues
day in December next, elglity io ninety Negroes, be
longing to estate oi said ueceased. Among mem are
nine superior Bout and shoe makers and an excellent
l aimer. several v\ aguners, Uouas, Seamstresses aud
Laundresses, and r leid Hands. Nearly all young ana
likely. Terms made known on day'ui sale.
i'liO'ioA.-sCV.u bira, i
| Fy .
M 1 LLiAmW. ROHnIR, f Ex r9 '
oct 11 w-tds GEOriGE D. RICE, j
Estate Plantation at Public
cUTCRYI
V VALUABLE COTTON and CORN PLANTATION,
iu Bouui-West Georgia, under the Hammer.
uy virtue ol an agreement between me heirs, all be
ing oi age, aud creditors of John J. Green, deceased,
oi the one part, and Viias. H. Green of the other pari,
1, Uuus. H. Green, will sell to tne highest bidder ou
me first Tuesday in November next, before tne Court
House door at Ldaville, bculey county, Geo., between
me u.-u.ii hours of sale, for the benefit of tne heirs aud
creditors ol John J. Green, deceased, all that tine cotlull
and corn Plantation, lying and being in the counties of
Manou and Schley, 16 mnes norm oi Americus, and 7
miles west of Ellaville, consisting oi six mmdred seven
aud a hall (tXJilft) acres, more or le#s, 330 acres cleared
aud under u goodleuce, in a Hue state of cultivation. It
is gray creek laud, finely watered, lying immediately ou
the Mucaalee creek, no waste or worn out laud. Dwell
ings, Gin House, Screw aud all out buildings very good.
Any person desiug any information about the above
apply to either Mr. John G. or F. B. Green, Macon, Ga.,
Mr. Wm. Harrow ou me plantation, or to my sell at Ella
ville, Schley county, Ga. Lil AS. 11. GREEN, M. D.
Ellaville, Ga., Oct. 7 —d&w-3l
county - ~
Ordinary Office for said County.
tVhereaa, G. F. Thompson applies to the undersigned
for letters ot Aduiiusiration on tne estate of J. W.
Thompson, late of said county deceased:
1 liese are therefore to require all persons concerned to
file in my office, ou or before the first Monday iu Decem
ber next, their objection#, if any they have, to suid ap
pointment, othei wise 1 tters ol Administration will be
granted the said applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature, this Octo
ber 8, 1800. W. T. Sv* ItT, Ordinary.
oct 11 w
Georgia— Houston county :
ordinary s Office for said County.
w hereas, Augustus A. Jeter applies to the undersign
ed for letters oi Administration ou the estate of Little
ton Albritton, late oi said county deceased:
These are therefore to require all persons concerned to
file in my office, on or before the Hist Monday in Decem
ber next, their objections, if any they have, to saidap
pointmeut, omerw ise letters of Administration will be
granted to stud applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature, this Bth
October, 186 U. W. T. S\\ Ih’T, Ordinary,
oct 11 w
1 EXECUTOR'S SALE.—WiII be sold before the Court
x a House, in tile town of Perry, Houston county, on
tne first luesday in December next, underauthority of the
last will and testament ot Seaborn M. Bateman, deceased,
one 10l of Laud No. 183, lying in the sixth District of .-aid
couuty, on which there is aoout thirty acres ol cleared
laud, uaiaiice well timbeied. Also, al the same tine and
place, one Negro Woman named Harriett, about thirty
y ears ot age, and her two children, one ol which is
about three years old, tue other six mouths old; all ot
which is sold tor the benefit oi the heirs and creditors.
Terms made known on day oi sale.
oct 11 Bit 1 An BATEMAN, Executor.
ill be soul before me
1 Court House door iu the town of outler, Taylorcoun
ty, Ga., on lite first Tuesday iu November next, between
tile usual hour# of sale, the following property to-wit:
uue mouse colored Mule, about nine or leu years of
age; levied ou to satisfy a u. la. issued from Macon Su
perior Court in favor of David O. Bmith vs. William
W . Corbitt and slaughter Hill. Levied on a# the prop
e> ty of Willium W. Corbitt. Property pointed out by
Plaintiff.
Also, at the same time and place, one negro girl nam
ed Louisa, about nine years of age; sold a# the proper
ty of the late W iili.ua \V . Corbitt, to satisfy one fi. la.
issuedirom Taylor lulerior Court in favor of E. C. Butt
vs. \v. W . Corbitt, principal, auu Bartley M<‘Crary, his
security.
Also, at the same time and place, one negro boy nam
ed Daac, aoout nineteen years ot age ; solans the prop
erty of W Uliaui vv. Corbitt, to satisfy aii fa issued from
Taylor inferior C Ourt in favor ol E. C. Butt, vs. VV. W.
Corbitt, principal, aud A. McCains, James Williamson
and J. i’. McCrary, securities. Property pointed out Uy
A. McCauts.
Also, at the same time and place, the Law Library of
the late W. VV . Corbitt; levied on as the property of W.
W . Corbitt to satisfy a 11. la. issued from I'ayior supe
rior Court in favor ol John Walker vs. W . W . Corbitt.—
Property pointed out B. McCrary, Jr.
Aiso, al the same time uiid place, lot of Land No. two
hundred aud tour (204) iu me thirteenth (13) District of
originally Muscogee now Taylor county; levied ou a#
the property of A. W. Humphries to satisfy two fl. fas.
issued tiOtu the one thousand aud Hist (loot) District G.
M. u bpaiding county, in favor of Robert Scandutt vs.
A. W. innupuiies. Property pointed out by defendant.
Levy made and returned by a Constable.
Also, at the same time and place, lot of Land number
one hundred and eighty-four (184) in the thirteenth (13)
District of originally .vluscogeee now Taylor county;
levied on as the property oi M. D. Lloyd to satisfy a
Justice Court fi fa. issued from the seven hundred and
liny -eveutli (757) District G. M. ot Taylor county, in fa
vor of James T. Harmon vs. said Lloy d. Property point
ed by a Constable JE.sSE STALLING,
oct 6 Dept. Sherifi.
( ’ EORGIA—JONES COUNTY’:
! ' 1 To the Honorable the Ordinary of said County.
The petition of Richard H. Hulchings shewetli that
Robert R. Hulchings, who resided m the county aforesaid,
in which he has recently died, intestate was possessed
of a considerable estate of t he probable value of ten thou
sand dollars, which mainly consists of negroes aud town
property. Aud petitioner would further show that he
npplics’as brother of deceased and prays to obtain ad
ministration as such, that he is a resident of the United
States, residing now in the State and county aforesaid,
and of lawful age.
RICHARD H. HUTCHINGS, Petitioner.
At Chambers, Sept. 25,1860.
3he above petition of Richard 11. Hutchings that he
may obtain Letters of Administration having been read
and considered bv me. ordered that the usual citation is
sue. ‘ ROLAND T. ROSS, Dept. Clerk.
GEORGIA, JONES COI NTY.
To all whom it may concern:
Richard H. Hutchings having, iu proper form, applied
to me for permanent letters of administration on the es
tate of Robe t R. Hutchings, late of said county, deceas
ed-
This is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next
of kiu of said deceased, to be and appear at my office
within the time allowed by law, and show cause, if any
they have, why permanent letters of administration
should not be granted to Richard H. Hutchings ou said
deceased’s estate. Witness my hand aud official signa
ture. this September 35th, 186'J.
A true extract from the minutes Jones Court of Ordi
nary. ROLAND T. ROSS, Dep. Cl’k.
Si-pt 27-
i \EORGIA~ JONES COUNTY.
' 1 To the Ordinary of Jones County:
Caswell Haddock -hows that Janies Barnes, who re
cently resided in the county aforesaid, and in which
i he died, was possessed or property, consisting of Land
* and Negroes mainly, to tin probable value of sixty thou
sand dollars. Said'Caswell Haddock applies for’letters
of administration upon the estate of said Janies Barnes.
The applicant is a citizen of the United States, resides
in the State and county aforesaid, is of lawful age. and
applies as one of the heir- or next of kiu. Sept. 24,1860.
CASWELL HADDOCK, Petitioner.
At Chambers, Sept. 25, 1860.
The above Petition of Caswell Haddock, that he may
I obtain letters of administration, having been read ami
i considered bv me, ordered that the usual citation issue.
ROLAND T. ROSS, Dep. Cl’k.
GEORGIA, JONES COUNTY.
To all whom it may concern :
Caswell Haddock having, in propper form, applied to
me for perinauent letter# of administration on the estate
i of Janies Barnes, late of said county, deceased:
This is to cite all and singular, the creditors and next
! of kin of said deceased, tone aud appear at my office
within the time prescribed by law. ansi show cause, if
anv they have, why permanent letters of adminis.ration
■ should not be granted to Caswell Haddock, on said de-
I ceased’s estate.
Witness my hand and official signature, this Sept,
i 95th, 1880.
A true extract from the Minutes Jones Court of Ordi-
I nary. ROLAND T. ROSS, Dep. Cl’k.
Sept 27-
•J iisst
AN/) FOR SALE LOW.
(>OAL OIL, perfectly colorless and odorless,
Burning Fluid and Lamp Oil ot superior quality.
Potash and Pearlash of superior quality.
Saleratus, Mustard, Spices, and
FAMILY SOAPS.
Superior TEAS and flavoring Extracts.
Dr. Bowen’s Domestic Wine, much superior to the
worthless, said to be imported wine, good for delicate
females.
Dr. Branham’s Liver and Dyspeptic Medicine by the
quantity, lor sale low to Druggists and Country- Mer
chants and the trade generally.
r All of the above to be had at the reliable Drug
and Chemical Store of GEORGE PAYNE. '
Macon, Ga.. Sept. 25.
For Sale or Kent,
•THE large two story Dwelling, opposite the Primitive
1 Baptist Church, on Fourth street, containing 9 very
large rooms, brick kitchen, with 2 rooms and brick
smoke bouse, well with pump in the yard, all having re
cently undergone thorough repairs. Alsu 2 new one sto
ry dwellings, just completed, near the Magazine. Pos
session given the Ist of October next. Apply to
Macon, Sept 24, 1860- G. J. BLAKE.
SOMETHING NEW.
JNDIAN RUBBER DOOR MATS. Just received by
oct 6 d B. A. WISE.
GRATES! GRATES !
I AM now receiving a second supplv of cheap Grates,
oct 6 d B. A. WISE.
Uailroab 3,bucrtis£nunts.
TO Sill FPE Rs KIEXPKESS. “
ON, and after this date, May 10th, Hamden’s Express
iu connection with the Adams Express Company
will run Express on both night and day trains, over Ma
con & W cstern Rail Road.
Freight for way stations will be sent by the day train
only. Freight for Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville
Knoxville, &c., sent by both trains. The day Express
closes at 1 o’clock, P. M., and the night Express at 11
e clock, P. M.
Freight called for between 11 and 12 o’clock, A. M., and
between 5 and 6 o’clock, P. M.
May 10- L. H. POWERS, Agent.
IVlacon & Western Railroad.
tfe.fr? uaLSsa.
ON and after Wednesday, April 4ta, Passenger Trains
of this Road will be run a# follows:
Leave Macon at 12.00 night and at 1.45 P. m.
Arrive at Atlanta at 7.15 a. m. and at 7.15 p. M.
Leave Atlanta at 12 night and at 2.15 P. M
Arrive at Macon at 7.15 a. m. aud at 7.45 p. m.
The Night Trains will not be iuu on Sundays.
The 12.00 night train from Macon, connect# at Atlan
ta with train oi Western A Atlantic Rail Road, leaving
Atlanta at 10.20, a. m., with Georgia K. R. at 9.05 a. m.
and Atlanta <fc West Poin K. R. at 10.10 a. m.
The 1.45 p. m.. train from Macon, connects with train
of W. & A. K. R., leaving Atlanta at 8.00 P. m. with Ga.
R. R. at 8.40 P. m. and Atlanta A West Point R. R. at
12.30 a. m.
Each train of the Western & Atlantic R. R. connects
at Chattanooga with trains for Memphis, Nashville New
Orleans, aud ail points ft est, and at Dalton with trains
lor Knoxville aud ail points North.
Travelers will find tnis the shortest, quickest and most
pleasant route to the North as well a# the
springs.
There being less change of cars than by any other
route, and the whole line passes through a high, heal
thy region, many portions of it commanding views of
scenery of the most picturesque character.
Time from Macon to New York by train leaving at
145 p. in., 61 hours, by 12 night train 65>1 hours. Clo#e
connections by both trains at ail points beyond Atlanta.
Fare to New York, S33OU; Philadelphia, $.3100; Balti
more, $29 00; Washington, S2B 00; Richmond, $27 00;
Petersburg, $27 00; Jackson’s River, $22 00.
The last named point is on the Virginia Central Rail
road, and only thirty miles from the Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs.
To Newoern, s2l 35, for Pulaski AUum and Red and
Blue Sulphur Springs.
To Salem, $23 10 lor Roanoke Red Sulphur, Red Sweet,
Aliuin and Salt Sulphur and Greenbrier White Sulphui
Springs.
lo Big Tunnell, $22 35, for Montgomery White Sul
phur, Yellow Sulphur, Alleghany, Salt Sulphur, Red
Sulphur, aud Greenbrier ft uite’Sulphur Springs. A
orauch road of l>j,miles runs lo the Montgomery White
Sulphur Springs, where ample provisions will be made
to accommodate 1000 guests. A daily line ot Coaches
leaves this point for all the principal Springs, including
the Greenbrier White Sulphur.
Baggage checked to Aew York; for other points
check# will be given to Knoxville, thence lo anv point
desired.
Fare to New Orleans, S2B 00 time through 58 hours.—
wenly-fonr hours less than by any other route.
ALFRED L. TYLER,
May 11-d-ts Superintendent.
Central Kail Road.
■fS.t.rS 4 r t 4-. iJ 1
Change of schedule.
ON and after Sunday, February 26th 1860, the Trains
will run as follows:
Leave Savannah 10.05 a. m., 1.30 p. m and ..1.10 P. m
Arrive at Macon 8.55 a. m. and 11.05 i>. m
Arrive at Augusta 6.30 a. m. and 6.35 I*, m
Arrive at Milledgeville 12.30 p. m
Leave Macon 10.00 a. m. and 10.00 p. m
Arrive at Savannah... 7.29 a. m., 7.45 p. m and 10.40 P. m
Arrive at Augusta 6.36 a. m. aud 6.35 p. m
Leave Augusta 12.30. a. m. and 2.15 P. m
Arrive at Savannah 7.29 a. m. and 10.40 P. m
Arrive at Macon 8,55 a. m. and 11.05 r. M
Trains that leave Savannah at 10.05 a. ui., only run to
Millen, arriving there at 3.10 p. in., connecting with 10 i
a. in., Macon train to Augusta.
Passengers taking the 2.15 p. m. train at Augusta |
will leave Millen 5.50 p. m., aud arrive at Savannah at
10.40 p. in.
Passengers by 11.10 p. m. from Savannah will go thro’
direct to Augusta.
Passengers by either 1.30 or 11.10 p. m. trains from Sa
vannah for Macon, or points beyond, will meet with no
detention ut Macon.
Passengers for Atlanta, or points beyond, on Western :
A Atlantic Rail Road, will leave Savannah on Hie 1.30 I
p. m. train ; for Milledgeville and Eatonton on 11.10 p. m.
train ; for South-Western Rail Road below Fort Valley, ;
on 11.10 p. in, train ; those for Montgomery’, Columbus I
Ac., by either train.
Passengers from Augusta, for South-Western Georgia,
should take the 12.30a. m. train to avoid detention at
Macon. Those for Columbus, Montgomery, Ac., may
take either train.
Trains connect at Macon with Macon & Western trains
to Griffin and Atlanta, and the west; also with South-
Western trains ‘o Albany, Cuthbert, Eufau.tl, Fort Gaines,
Americus, Columbus, Montgomery, Ac., and at Milieu
with Augusta and Savannah Rail Hoad to Augusta and
the north; at Savannah with the triweekly steamship#
to New York; also, with Steamships to Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
By this change in Schedule, the connection, both
ways, at Augusta, with the South Carolina Rail Road is
secured, aud passengers will have no detention at Au
gusta or Milieu, as heretofore.
GEO. ft’. ADAMS, Gen'l Sup't.
February 24th, 1860—d
CHANGE OF
- -u-4
WESTERN Rrl.IL ROAD
TWO DAILY’TRAINS BETWEEN MACON AND CO j
LLMBL'S.
Leave Macon 9.45 A. M. and 11.50 P. M. j
Arrive at Columbus 3.30 P. M. and 5.35 A. M. j
Leave Columbus 3.15 A. M. and 3.30 P. M.
Arrive at Macon 8.56 A. M. and 9.05 P. M
One daily Mail Train between Macon and Albany, aud
Cuthbert, Coleman and Morris.
Leave Macon 10.25 A. M.
Arrive at Albany 4.55 P. 51.
Leav •Albany .’. 2.00 P. M.
Arrive at Macon 8.26 P. M.
The Mail and Passenger Trains from Coleman Station
10 miles west of Cuthbert, on the Fort Gaines Line and
from Morris Station 11 miles west of Cuthbert ou the
Eufaula Line, connect daily with Albany Mail Train at
Smithville, No. 10 S. W. R. R, The Road will be open
to Hatcher's, on the Eufaula Line, 15 miles west of Cuth
bert on the 15th of March next,
Leave Coleman at 11.45 A. M.
Leave Morris at 11,38 A. M.
Arrive at Smithville, at 3.04 P. M.
Leave Smithville, ar 3.35 P. M
Arrive at Cuthbert, at 5.54 P. M.
Arrive at Coleman 6,48 P. M.
Arrive at Morris 6.57 P. M.
Making the connection w-ith the up and down Albany
Mail Train.
Trains to Columbus form a through connection to
Montgomery, Ala., and Augusta, Kingston, Wilmington,
Savannah. Milledgeville and Eatonton.
Post Coaches run irom Albany to Tallahassee, Bain
bridge, Thomasville, Ac.
Post Coaches aud Hacks make a daily connection with
the Trains at Coleman for Fort Gaines, aud at Morris
for Eufaula.
Hacks run six times a week from Fort Valley to Per
ry, Haynesville and Hawkinsville, and tri-weekly to
Knoxville, Ga.
Passengers tor points below Fort Valley, should take
the Night Train from Augusta and Savannah to avoid
detention ut Macon. For other points take either Train.
VIRGIL POWERS
Eng'r A Sup’t.
Macon, Feb. 29th, 1860.
Temporury Kemoval
OF
L, D. WILCOXSON & CO.’S
CARRIAGE DEPOSITORY.
IN consequence of having sold our old stand to the La
nier House Company, we have moved our business
location to the Store above Bowdre A Anderson's, on the
corner of Cotton A venue and Cherry street, where we will
continue .he Carriage business until next fall, when we
will occupy a new aud commodious Carriage Warehouse,
now in course of erection on Second Street, first door
above the Baptist Church.
l o persons wishing to procure bargains, we offer su
perior inducements, as we have on hand a larger Stock
of Carriages, aud other goods, than we can coveniently
store in our present building being so much smaller than ;
our old stand.
Mr. J. Deloache. who has been connected with this old
established House for more than fifteen years, is still in
the establishment, and respectfully invites all his old
friends and customers, and all others who trade in this ;
market, to give us a call May 16-
Tennessee Bacon and Lard.
'ln i ii it 1 LBS. Choice Tennessee Sides, Hams and
O'LVVV shoulders.
100 Cans Tennessee Leaf Lard, just received and for
' sale by [Sept 101 McCALLIE A JONES
NEW GOODS.
The subscriber is now receiving his Stock of
ixrxct Winter
GOOD S,
Which will be sold as LOW as any House in the town.
Ills Friends and the Public
are requested to call and judge for themselves.
"■ pt 19. 1-oh- (.EG. W. PUB 11.
EAST TENNESSEE VALLET
TIMOTHY,
IIICIILIS GRYSS,
YA’D CLOVER.
IVE are now prepared to fill orders, to almost any ex
v ♦ tent, for this desirable HAY. neatly put up in good
; shipping order, and will be sent to any point in the
South, at short notice. This Hay is supposed to contain
a greater amount of nutriment, and less obnoxious
growth, than anv other grown in the South or West.
We respectfully solicit orders accompanied with Cash,
and promise our’best efforts to please all who may pat
ronize us. R. M. M'PBERSON A CO.,
Sept 19-d3m Knoxville, Tennessee.
JO mS E. JO> ES,
HAS RECEIVED HIS VSUAL LARUE SUPPLY OF
Fall and Winter Clothing
COMPRISING ALL THE u
NEW AM) DKNIRABLE STYLES,
Together with a full stock of FURNISHING GOODS
Trunks, Hat Boxes, Valices, Carpet Bags and
UMBRELLAS.
apr 4 d
First Annual Fair
or THE
COTTON PLANTERS' CONTENTION
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA.
To be held, for three weeks, t/i thecitvof Macon, be
ginniny on FIRST Mo>Day in December, 1860.
HOWELL COBB, President, Perry, Houston Co ;
NATHAN BASS, Ist Vice President, Macon, Bibb
county;
j JAMES V. JONES, 2J Vice-Pirsulen), Herndon,
Burke county;
S. H. J. SISTRUNK, Secretary, Perry, Houston
county.
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES.
Agricultural Implements.
For best Wrought Iron Plow Stock, with themost
economical plan of attaching the different and
greatest variety of Plows used and employed
by the Cotton Planter SIO.OO
For best wrought Iron Plow Stock, with Coulter
Plow, for breaking New Ground, Cane Brake
and prairie lands 5.00
For best 2 Horse Double Mould Roard, for open
ing trenches or water furrows for manur
ing, &c 10.00
For the best Single Horse Double Mould Board,
for opening trenches or water furrows, for ma
nuring, Ac 5.00
best Two Horse Gang Plows, with a right and
a left hand Mould Board of Steel and a Center
Double Board or Shovel for turning out the
water furrow and making a Cotton bed at one
operation, after the same is lined and listed up
on this plow, must contract and expand from
3 to 4 feet, and its practical application tested
on the ground for the plowing fete which
will come off during the second week 20.00
For best 2 Horse Wiought Sub-soil Plow 5.00
“ 1 “ Hill Side Plow 5.00
“ 1 “ “Sweep,’'“Horse Hoe” and Culti-
vator, with A without Double Mould Boards,
ou Iron Plow Stock, and combining the most
practical advantages—each 5.00
For best 1 Horse Cotton Scraper 5.00
“ 1 “ “Trencher and Cotton Gpener”
for opening the beds for seeding, and raking
them off at the same operation 5.00
For best “Guano Sower” and “Cotton Seed Plan
ter”—this implement must For best 2 Horse
Cast Mould Board Plow, for clay land 10.00
For best 2 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for san
dy land 10.00
For best 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for sandy
land 5.00
For best 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for clay
land 5.00
Same Premiums and amount offered on the sajue kinds
of Cast Iron and Steel Mould Board Plows, and same
lands.
be offered for its economy and perfect applica
bility to the capacity of the negro, and its prac
tical utility tested on the Fair Ground 10.00
For best A most acceptable “Wheel Spacer or Dib
bler,” with diamond edge, periphery A adjust
ing diamond edge pointe on the lace of the peri
phery for marking and spacing, from 9, 18, 27
and 36 inches, the dropping of corn and seeds
of other crops in drill, from the hands of little
Negroes, aud tested on the ground 10.00
P’or best Corn Planter 5.00
“ Corn and Cotton Harrow, or Gang Plow 5.00
P’or best and cheapest Land Level forHorizontaliz
ing and Grade Ditching, 5.00
For best 4 Horse Road Wagon 10.(X)
“ 2 “ “ “ 10.1 K)
“ 1 “ Dump Cart 5.00
“ Ox Dump Cart 5.00
“ Ox Yoke 5.00
“ Plow Gear for Plantation use 5.00
“ Rope twisting Machine for plantation
use 5.00
For best Portable Horse Power 10.00
“ 4 Horse “Gin House Power” foi ginning
Cotton 20.00
For.best Cotton Gin for Upland Cottons 10.00
“ “ “ “ Sea Island do 10.00
N. B.—Gins must be of Southern skill and Manufacture
For best Iron Cotton Screw 10.00
" Improved Grist Mill worked by Horse
Power 10.00
For best Cotton Seed Duller 10.00
“ “ “ Crusher attached to the gin
(or gin stand) to crush the seed as they fall
from the gin, intended for manurial purposes. 10.00
For best Cotton Seed Oil Expresser 20.00
“ Grain Thrasher 5.00
“ “ Fan 5.00
“ Corn and Cob Crusher 5.00
For best Corn and Cob Shelter 5.00
Straw and Shuck Cutter 5.00
“ Grain Cradle 5.00
Shingle and Stave Machine 5.00
“ and largest exhibition of Iron Ties for
baling Cotton 10.00
For best Plantation Gate, Hinges and Self-Latch-
ing 5.00
For best Portable Steam or Caloric Engine for Ag
ricultural purposes—ginning, grinding, Ac.—
the Engine to be iu operation on the Fair
ground. 20.00
In the Department of Agricultural Mechanics, the Con
vention will award discretionary premiums for all arti
cles of real merit not included tn the premium list.
While it will be the earnest desire and constant aim of
the same to encourage and promote all industrial inter
ests, the claims of Agriculture command our first regard
and must secure our highest reward. In our wnwdfion
of the implement that has conferred more happiness and
blessod the human family la a greater ra .io than any oth
er known to civilized man, we shall bestow the “Great
Gold Medal,” the highest reward of ihe “Convention,”
upon the Invention in Agricultural Mechanics, likely o
prove of most practical value aud utility to mankind.
We earnestly invite the Inventors and Manufacturers
of every class of Agricultural Implements of the South
ern and Western States, to be represented in their influ
ence and strength at the Fair of the “Cotton Planters’
Convention, ol Georgia.” With its endorsement of their
skill and enterprise succass will follow reward.
Manufactures of Lebtiier.
: For best Carriage Harness 10.00
“ Buggy “ 5.00
“ Wagon “ ... 5.00
“ Bridle and Saddle 5.00
“ Lady’s do 5.00
“ Dozen Brogans 10.00
“ Pair Boots 5.00
“ best X doz. pair Gents's Shoes 5.00
“ “ “ “ Ladies’ “ 5.00
“ “ “ “ Child’n's “ 5.00
" Traveling Trunk and Valise 5.00
For best and largest collection of Tanned Leather,
consisting of Kips, Calf, Sole and Harness 15.00
For best sides Upper, Sole and Harness Leather. 5.00
For best half dozen Calf Skins 5.00
“ . side oil dressed Whang Leather 5.00
“ half doz. dressed Sheep Skint 5.00
“ “ “ Goat “ 5.00
“ specimen plantation tanned Leather for
plantation use 5.00
MANUFACTURES OF FABRICS.
Cotton, Wool, and Iron.
For best bate Osnaburgs, 8 oz. to yard $5 (X)
“ “ Sheeting 500
“ “ Shirting, 500
“ “ Kerseys, 500
“ “ Stripes, 500
“ “ Plains, 500
“ “ Bed-ticking 500
“ Single Cotton Matress, 5 00
“ Single Hair do 5 00
“ Sp ring do 5 00
“ Coil Cotton Rope, 5 00
“ Coil Plow Lines, 5 00
“ half dozen Horse Collars of Moss and
Bark each, 5 00
For best Sample of Cotton Belting, 5 00
For best Bale Cotton Sacking, $5 00
“ Bate .of Cotton Yarn,, 5 00
“ Piece Plains, 10 00
“ Piece Satinetts and Tweeds, each 10 00
For best Piece Casimere, 10 00
“ Piece Lindseys and Kerseys, 10 00
“ Piece Sierge, 5 (X)
“ 'Piece plain Flannel, all wool, 10 00
“ Piece Twilled do (half cotton) for plan-
tation use, 10 00....
For best specimen Letter Paper and Printing 5 00
For best specimen Book-Binding 5 00
Manufactories in Wood j.nd Iron.
For best Bureau $lO ,0
“ Sofa 10 00
“ Bedstead 10 00
“ Set of fine Chairs 5 (X)
“ Set Common do 5 00
“ Invalid Chair 5 00
“ Extension Dining Table 5 00
“ Kitchen Table with Drawers, Lid,
‘ Shelves, Ac 10 00
“ Window Sash and Blinds 5 00
“ Panel door 5 00
• Tin and Wire Safe 5 00
“ Dozen Cedar, Cypress, Juuiperand Pine
Buckets 5 00
or best dozen Water Cans with Bales and Covers
for field use 10 00
For best Georgia made Rifle 10 00
“ do do Shot Gun 10 00
“ Family Carriage, combining convent.
ence, safety and lightness 15 00
For best Top’Buggy $lO 00
“ No Top Buggy 5 Oq
“ Specimen of Casting in Hollow-Ware... 500
For best specimen and most approved pattern
Cast Iron Railing 5 00
! For best Bar and Round Iron 5 00
“ Set Blacksmith’s Tools 5 00
“ Set of Tin Ware 5 00
“ Rail Road Car built in Georgia with
Locomotive. 20 00
For best Cooking Stove and utensils 5 00
“ do Range 5 00
“ Plantation Cook Stove for wood, with
a 50 gallon boiler and sufficient Oven capacity
for baking at one time from one to two bush
els of meal and potatoes 10 00
Under this head of Manufactures, the Convention will
award discretionary premiums on all artfetes of merit
and practical utility, not enumerated in the above list
Chemical Manufactures, Oils, Ce ients Miserass,
Ac.
! For best specimen cold pressed Castor 0i1.... $5 00
For best specimen Linseed, Lard and cotton Seed
Oil 5 00
For best specimen Bituminous and Anthacite
Coal, each 5 00
For best half Barrel Spirits Turpentine $5 00
“ specimen Lime, Gypsum, water-Cement
and Pearl Ash. half Barrel each 5 00
For best collection of Minerals 5 00
Manufactures on Marble and Stone.
For beet Marble Monument and Mantel, each.... $lO 00
“ specimen (1 dozen) Brick 5 00
For best and largest exhibition of Stone-Ware... $5 00
For best Mill Rock for grinding corn 5 00
Clothing.
For best and largest exhibition of Ready-Made
Clothing manufactured in Georgia, and of
Southern Materials S2O 00
For best Gentleman's Hat 5 00
For best Negro do $5 00
“ and largest and greatest variety of Hats
manufactured in Georgia, and of Southern ma
terial io 00
Fine Arts.
For best Piano Forte, Southern made $5 00
“ Instrumental piece of Music adapted
• to the same 5 00
“ Portrait by. and of a Georgian 10 00
“ Miniature by and ofa Georgian 10 00
“ Photograph by and of a Georgian 5 00
• Ambrotype by and of a Georgian 5 00
Daguerreotype of a Georgian 5 uo
“ specimen of animal Painting in Oil
(original) and from nature 10 00
For specimen Landscape from nature 10 00
“ do Fruit do do 10 00
“ do same subjects in water color# each... 500
For best Painting by a pupil of any of the Schools
in Georgia 10 00
For best ana most acceptable ami practical plans,
illustrations, specifications ana estimates of
a “Southern Rural and Plantation Villa”—
embracing as follows: Proprietor’s dwelling,
cottages for Overseer and negroes, Barns for
j every kind of stock, Gin-House and every other
building required to complete and equip fully
a plantation upon the most recent advance
ments, in economical and progressive architec
ture. open to the competition of the world,
and the same to become the property of the
Convention 56 01
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
For the largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced
upon 5 acres of land—the date ot planting—de
tail of cultivation—times plowed and hoed—
kind of plows used—amount and kind of ma
j nures—when and how applied—the variety of
cotton—the land accurately measured, and the
cotton weighed in the presence as three relia
able witnesses, with their certificate of the
same—and not less than 2,500 lbs. to the acre:
premium 0®
For the largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced
upon 1 acre—same requisitions as for the crop
on 5 acres—not less than 5,000 lbs. per acre. . S2O 00
For the largest crop oi Sea Island Cotton, pro
duced from 5 acres—same requisitions—not
less than 2,000 lbs. per acre SSO 00
For the largest crop of Sea Island Cotton, from 1
acre—same requisitions—not less than 1,500
lbs per acre S2O 00
For the largest crop of Indian Corn, from 10 acres
of upland—same requisitions as for cotton—
not fess than 50 bushels per acre SSO 00
For the largest crop of Indian Corn, from 1 acre of
upland—same requisitions—not less than 100
bushels per acre S2O 00
For the largest crop of Indian Corn, from 10 acres
of swamp, or low lands—not less than 100
bushels per acre—same requisitions SSO 00
For the largest crop of low land Rice, from 10
ocres—not less than 80 bushels per acre—requi
sitions the same as above SSO 00
For the largest crop of upland Rice, from one acre
—not less than 50 bushels—requisitions same
as above $lO 00
For the largest crop of Brown Sugar and Syrup,
from 1 acre—to be exhibited upon the Fair
ground $25 00
For the largest crop of White Wheat, from 1 acre—
not less than 30 bushels—north of 32X degrees
latitude —requisitions the same $lO 00
For the largest crop of White Wheat, from 1 acre—
not less than 30 bushels—south of 32J< degrees
latitude —requisitions same $lO 00
For the largest crops of Red Wheat—the requisi
sitions same as for White—and for each $lO 00
For the largest crop of Rye, for bread, from 1 acre
—not less than 15 bushels —requisitions same..s 5 00
For the largest crop of Rye, for grazing purposes—
not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same.. .$ 5 00
For the largest crop of Barley, for bread—not less
than 30 bushels $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Barley, for grazing—not less
than 30 bushels—same requisitions $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Oats —not less than 50
bushels per acre—requisitions same as above..s 500
For the largest crop of field Peas, from 1 acre—not
less than 20 bushels —requisitions same $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Ground Feas, from 1 acre—
not less than 50 bushels —same requisitions.. .$ 5 00
For the largest crop of Sweet Potatoes, from 1 acre
not less than 400 bushels —requisitions same. .$lO 00
For the largest crop of Irish Potatoes, from 1 acre
—not less than 300 bushels—requisitions the
same $lO 00
For the largest crop of Turnips, from 1 acre—not
less than 800 bushels $lO 00
For the largest crop of Beets—same as Turnips—
requisitions as above $lO 00
For the largest crop of Carrots—same as Turnips
and Beets $lO 00
For the largest crop of Hay, from Pea Vines, per
acre—requisitions same $lO 00
For the largest crop of Hay, from indigenous grass
es, per acre—same as above $lO 00
For the largest crop of Foreign Grapes, from 1
acre—same as above $lO 00
Exhibitors of all of the above crops must state in de
tail, fully, in writing, when the articles are recorded for
exhibition at the office of the Secretary, all the requisi
tions as laid down for Cotton, Corn, &c., as above, with
the witnesses’ certificates for the measurement of land,
pounds and bushels per acre—without which, the exhi
bitor cannot be a.lowed to compete for the premiums of
the Convention, and the Judges will not award premi
ums thereon.
COTTON BALES.
For the best lot of 50 bales of Uplahd Cotton SIOO 00
“ “ “ “ “ 5 “ “ “ “ 20 00
“ “ “ “ “ 2 10 00
“ “ “ “ “ 5 25 (Ml
“ “ * 2 “ “ “ “ 20 00
Cotton must be upon the Fair sround, and the Uplands
bound with the "Iron Ties,” or Hoops.
SAMPLES OF CROPS.
For the best lot of Sample Stalks, with the cotton
thereon, of the must productive varieties for
general cultivation $lO 00
For the best bushel of Bread Corn, with (1 ears for
sample 5 (X)
For the same—Stock Corn 5 00
For the best bushel of White Wheat, with one
dozen heads as samples 5 00
For the best bushel of Red Wheat, with one dozen
heads as samples 5 00
For the best bushel of Rve, for bread, with sam
ples 5 00
For the best bushel of Rye, for grazing, with sam
ples 5 00
For the best bushel of Barley, for bread, with sam
ples 5 00
For the best bushel of Barley, for grazing, with
samples ." 5 00
For the best bushel of Upland Rice, with samples.. 500
For the best bushel of lowland Rice, with samples, 5 00
For the best bushel, each, of the different varieties
of Sweet Potatoes 10 00
For the best bushel, each, of the different varieties
of Irish Potatoes 10 00
For the best bushel of Field Peas, for the table.... 5 00
For the best bushel of Field Peas, for stock 5 00
For the best samples of the largest number and
best varieties of Field Peas, raised and exhib
ited by one individual 20 00
For the best samples of Grass Seeds, both indige
nous and foreign, exhibited and raised by one
person—adapted to South 10 00
Individual departments are invited, and ample pro
vision will be made for exhibitors, both in the Ag
ricultural and Horticultural Halls, for the larg
est and most extensive collection of samples
of Field and Garden crops, to be raised and
exhibited by one individual, with written
statement of the amount of each crop raised—
to the largest exhibitor of this class 25 00
HORTICULTURE.
For the best and greatest variety of Garden Vege
tables. raised and exhibited by one person
described, labelled and written statement of
the system of culture—under the same restric
tions as set forth for the exhibition of field crops
—premium $25 00
For the best and greatest variety of Garden Seeds,
adapted to Southern soil and climate—not less
than 20 of the most approved varieties—la
belled and raised by one person—premium.... 10 00
PROSPECTIVE PREMIUMS.
For the most thorough, successful and practical
perimental results, on 10 acres of land, for
three consecutive years, with six varieties of
commercial manures, in the cultivation of cot
ton, corn, wheat, rye. barley, rice, sugar cane,
potatoes, and the field pea, and the improved
condition of the soil at the expiration of this
period—and to be continuous at the discre
tion of this Convention and a full annual
report of the same, made by a committee ap
pointed especially for the purpose above speci
fied —first report of these experiments to be
made at the Fair of 1800—and a premium for
the first year, of SSO 00
For the best managed and systematized Plantation
in Georgia—for its extent, capital invested,
number of hands employed—with full written
details—surveys of the same, and plans of
houses—quantity and quality of live stock
including every manipulation and minutiae
thereof, of note or merit—and reported by a
special committoe appointed by the Conven
tion —the proprietor of said plantation living
upon the same, and directing, in person, the
business of his own estate—accompanying the
report of the judges—with a written essay up
on his management, system of agriculture, im
plements, and general plantation economy—
made at the 2d annual Fair in 1861—premium..200 00
To the cotton planter in Georgia who shall erect,
and have in successful operation, upon his
plantation, by the Fair of 1861, Henry's cotton
spinning machinery, for working up his cot
ton crop of the next year—and full report of
results, of profit, &c., to the Convention in
1862—a premium of 500 00
To any joint stock company that shall erect, in the
city of Macon, and have in successful operation by the
Fair of 1861, a Manufactory, exclusively for Southern
Plows, with a capital stock ol $50,000. this Convention i
pledges t . If to the amount ol SIO,OOO worth of stock.
THE ORCHARD.
TANDARD APPLE TREES WITH FRUIT OF SOUTHERN ORI
GIN AND CULTURE.
For best lot and largest variety of labelled standard
Apple Trees of Southern origin, raised by the
exhibitor, with specimens of the fruit of each
variety, as many as possible of the Fall and
Winter fruits, with a full written description,
character and history of each as practicable,
given to the Convention before the premium
can be awarded $lO 00
For best half dozen standard Apple Trees of great
est excellence as winter fruit and keeping
qualities, with half dozen fruit of each variety
as specimens, and same requisitions as before 10 00
For best single variety, Trees and Fruit, as
above, and requisitions same $5 00 !
For best lot and largest variety of Fall and Winter
Apples on exhibition and raised by same per
son, with one bushel of each variety 10 00 :
For best lot of half dozen varieties of winter Apples
of most excellence and keeping qualities, with
one bushel of each variety on exhibition and
raised by same individual 10 00
dwarf apple trees.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as standard Apples and Trees.
pears.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as Dwarf and standard Apple Trees and Fruit.
QUINCES, <fcc.
For best exhibition of this fruit with full written
detail of keeping, &c., made by exhil itor to
Convention $5 00
For best 1 dozen Oranges 5 00
For best one dozen Lemons $5 00
“ specimen of any other Southern Fruit
of excellence not named above 5 00 '
THE VINEYARD.
For best conducted, most productive and practical
ly cultivated Vineyard in Georgia, with full
written statement of its cultivatoin. produc
tion. age, number and varities of Vines, with
full detail of Wine making, Ac., made by the
proprietor, to the Convention and his applica
tion for a Special Committee appointed by the
Convention to examine and report upon same,
with half dozen bottles of Wine from each vari
ety of Grape, as specimens of the production
of said Vineyard, with date of the Vintage ot
each ....SSO 00 I
For best second \ ineyard with same requisitions,
Ac., as before 30 00
WINES AND CORDIALS.
For best one bottle Wine, any variety, 5 00
“ and largest exhibition of Wines by same
person with one bottle as a specimen of each,
pure juice, 20 00 >
For best one bottle Cordial of any variety 5 00 1
“ and largest exhibition of Cordials by
same person, with one bottle as a specimen of
each 10 00
Exhibitors must state fully, in writing, to the Conven
tion the formula of making the Winesand Cordials, and,
unless this requisition is observed, no award will be !
made.
HEDGING.
For best, longest cultivated ano most extensive
edge in Georgia, of Osage Orange.n my
other plant, with description of age, best
methou of planting, trimming and training
the Hedge $ lO
*’ or oest and largest exhibition of Hedge plants ;
oi any variety sio qq |
FLORICULTURE.
For best collection and largest exhibition of Green
House Plants by one person,labelled and de
»crib«d ,„$lO
HOME DEPARTMENT.
PORK, BACON AND BEEF—GEORGIA MADE.
For best X barrel Pickled or Mess Pork $lO 00
“ do do do do do Beef 10 00
“ Bacon Hams regardless of age 5 00
For best Bacon Sides regardless of age, MJ
“ Saddle of Mutton 500
Exhibitors must state fully, in writing, to the Conven
tion, the mode of pickling, curing ana preserving the
Meats.
DAIRY.
For the best Jar of fresh Butter 10 pounds or more,
Georgia made, $5 00
For best Cheese 5 00
For best Firkin of Butter, ‘AI pounds or more, 6
months old $lO 00
The process of making and preserving the Butter and
Cheese must be given as before required.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
For best Jar of Leaf Lard, $5 00
“ Box Hand Soap 10 lbs. or more 5 00
“ lUnounds Soft Soap home made 5 00
“ aiia largest collect'n of fine Soaps 5 00
“ Starch, 10 pounds 5 00
“ Box Candles 5 00
“ 2 Loaves Light Bread 5 (M)
“ Sampleßolls. 5 (M)
“ Sponge Cake • 5 00
“ Fruit do 5 00
Plain do 5 00
Corn Bread 5 (Ml
Vinegar 5 00
“ Cider, 5 gallons 5 00
“ lot of 1 dozen Preserves of different va
rieties 15 00
For best lot of half dozen Preserves of different va
rieties 10 00
For best sample of any variety $5 00
“ lot of 1 dozen Jars Pickles of different
varieties 10 00
For best rof any variety 500
“ lot of 1 dozen Jellies of different vari
eties 10 00
For best sample of any variety 5 00
“ 1 dozen bottles Catsup 5 00
“ 1 dozen bottles of Pepper Sauce 5 00
“ half dozen Jars hermetrically sealed
Fruits 10 00
For best half dozen Jars hermetrically sealed
Vegetables 10 00
For best. Peck Hops and mode of curing 5 00
“ % bushel dried Apples, Peaches, Pears
and Quinces, each 5 00
For best Drum of dried Figs 5 00
“ specimens of crystalized Fruit and Veg
etables 5 00
A full written statement of formula, Ac., of all the ar
ticles offered under this head must be deposited where
article is intended for exhibition.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
For best pair Woolen Blankets $5 00
“ pair Cotton do 5 00
“ 10 yards of negro Woolen Cloth 5 00
“ 10 do Woolen Carpeting... 5 (M)
“ Hearth Rug, Woolen 5 (Ml
“ Rag Rug 5 (tO
“ specimen of Rag Carpeting 5 00
“ Wool Coverlid 5 00
“ Cotton Comforts 5 00
For best Imitation Marseilles, $5 00
“ Woven Counterpane Z 5 (M)
“ second best Woven Counterpane 5 (M)
“ 10 yards Woolen Jeans 500
“ 10 do Cotton do 5 (M)
“ 5 do Linen Shirting 500
“ 5 do Cotton do 500
“ 5 do Linen Diaper 500
“ 5 do Cotton Diaper 5 (MJ
SEWING THREAD.
For best specimen Silk Thread $5 00
“ do Linen do 500
For best specimen Cotton Thread $5 (MJ
EMBROIDERY IN BERLIN WOOL.
For best specimen in Plush $lO 00
“ second best specimen in Plush 5 00
“ do do do in Darned 10 00
For best specimen on Child’s Dress $5 00
“ 2d best sp’men on Child’s Dress 5 00
“ design for Frame 10 Op
FRENCH EMBROIDERY.
For best specimen on Ladies’ Dress $lO 00
“ 2d best specimen ladies’ Dress 5 00
“ specimen on Child’s Dress ... 500
“ 2d best specimen Child’s Dress 5 (M)
For best specimen on Collar $5 (MJ
“ do do Handkerchief 5 00
“ do do Sleeves 5 00
EMBROIDERY CHEMILLE.
For best specimen $lO 00
For 2d best specimen $5 00
BRAID WORK.
For best specimen on Child’s Dress $5 00
For best specimen on Cloak $5 00
PATCH WORK.
For best in Silk Quilt $5 00
“ 2d best in Silk Quilt 5 00
“ specimen in Cotton Quilt 5 (M)
“ 2d do do do do 500
For best specimen in Worsted Quilt $5 00
“ do of Raised Work Quilt 500
“ do in Cradle do 5 00
KNITTING.
For best specimen in pair Silk Hose $5 00
“ do do do do % Hose 5 00
“ do do do Flax do 500
“ do do do do %do 500
“ do do do Cotton do 5 (MJ
For best specimen Cotton % Hose $5 00
“ do Woolen do 5 00
“ do do X do 5 00
“ do Child’s Hose 5 00
CROCHET WORK.
ForbestTidv $5 00
“ Shawl 5 00
For best Collar $5 00
MILLINERY.
For handsomest Velvet Bonnet $lO 00
“ do Silk do 5 00
“ do Straw do 5 00
“ do Child’s Hat 5 00
For handsomest Lady’s Cap $5 00
do do Head dress 5 00
“ do do Riding Hat 500
BEAD VEST PAPER AND SHELL WORK.
For the handsomest Bead Work $5 00
For best specimen of Paper Flowers 5 00
For best specimen Shell Work $5 00
• HAIR WORK.
For best specimen in Flowers .’. $5 00
“ do do Bracelet 5 (M)
“ do do Necklace 5 00
For best specimen in Pin $5 00
“ do do Chain.. 5 00
ORNAMENTAL.
For handsomest Fly Brush $5 00
“ do Fan 5 00
For most useful design in Leather Work $5 00
LIVE STOCK OF THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
STATES.
HORSES OF ALL WORK—IST CLASS—SUFFOLK.
For best Imported Suffolk Stallion, owned in Geor
gia $50.00
For best Imported Suffolk Mare, owned in Geor-
gia 50.00
With certificates of their breeding ar.d Importation
approved by the Convention.
[ln all cases where the word Imported is used it is
understood that the an.mal must be brought from be
yond the limits of the United States.]
MESSENGER.
For best Stallion, owned in Georgi.a $20.00
“ Mare, “ “ 20.00
For 2d best Mare, owned in Georgia $15.00
MORGAN—2D CLASS.
For best Stallion, owned in Georgia ~.. .$20.00
“ Mare, 5 years old 20.00
“ 2nd Mare, under 5 years old 20.00
“ Filly, 3years old 15,00
For best Filly, 2years old SIS.(M)
“ Mare of any age, with Colt at herside 20.00
BLACK HAWK.
For best Stallion owned in Georgia.. $20.00
“ Mare “ “ " 20.00
For 2nd best Mare, owned in Georgia 15.00
For best Mare of any age, with Colt at her side.’. .
ANY BREED.
For best Mare, 6 years old SIO.OO
“ 4 “ “ i o :oo
Filly 3 “ ‘ 10.00
“ 2 “ “ 5.00
“ “ 1 “ “ 5.00
For best Stallion, 6 years old SIO.OO
“ “ 4’ “ “ 10.00
“ “ 2 “ “ 5.00
“ Mare of any age, with Colt by her side... 20.00
COLLECTIVELY.
For the Stallion exhibiting the best and largest
number of Colts, in Georgia,on the ground. . 20.00
For the Mare exhibiting the largest number of
Colts, from Stallion or Jack, on the ground,
in Georgia ... 25.00
Forthe largest number of Mares, (not less than 5)
with their produce, owned <fc exhibited on the
ground, by any planter in Georgia—not less
than 25 collectively 50.00
For the 2nd largest number of Mares, not less than
5 (same requisition as before), not less than 15
collectively 30.00
For the best and largest number of first class
Mares—not less than 20, and the average not
over 5. and none over 8 years old—owned and
exhibited bv the same individual, on the Fair
Ground, and txma fide sales of them made to the
Cotton Planters of Georgia, with evidence of
the same to the satisfaction of the Convention
(competition open to the world) silver pitcher. .100.00
For the 2nd best and largest number of first class
Mares, not less than 20, and the average not
over 5, and none over 8 years old, &c., &c.,
aforesaid, silver pitcher 75.00
CARRIAGE MARES.
For the best pair of Mares, not over 5 years old-
open to the world $20,00
For the 2nd pair of Mares, as aforesaid 15 00
For best pair of Mares, (aue same) Georgia ra : sed. 15 00
For second best pair of Mares, Georgia raised
age same 20 00
For best single harness Mare, open to the world
(age same) 10 qq
For 2nd best single harness Mare, open to the
world (age same) 5 op
For best Single harness mare, age same, Georgia
raised ° 15 00
For 2nd best single harness Mare, age same, Geor-
gia raised 10 ()0
For nest saddle Mare, age same, Georgia raised... 10AX)
CARRIAGE HORSES.
For best pair Camage Horses, not over 6 years old
and raised in Georgia 10.00
For best single harness Horse, same requisition $lO 00
For best saddle Horse, same requisition, ; sjJo
In the clasifieation of Brood, Harness and Saddle
Mares, individual excaUence in points of size, symmetry
action, uis osltion and workiug qualities, will be the
standard of merit and value, without regard to btaod w
speed. It being the interests and policy of the Agricul
turists of this age, to favor and encourage the brei-dimr
and raising a race of Horses for a 1 work.
The great value of the M. re ever the IIor«c for all
usage, economy and longer life in the planting States
must rank her a higher position in the scale of excellence
upon our premium list.
Ample provision and accommdation will be made for
the reception of animals for exhibition, ann an enclosed
Amphitheatre for public exhibition of stock (but no lia
bility for injurv or loss will be incurred), during the third
week of the Fair, devoted exclusively to this depart
ment, but everything like racing, trials of speed, tilts
and tournaments, will be absolutely prohibited. The
Convention will encourage every department of progres
sive art and industry, but resolve to tolerate no species
of dissipation or immortality during its Fairs, offensive
to the feelings and sensibilities of the most fastidious,
JACKS AND JENNETS.
For best Imported Jack, with Certificates approved
by the Convention S2O qq
For 2nd best Imported Jack, with Certificates ap
proved by the Convention . 15.00
For best Jack, Georgia raised 15.00
■ For 2nd beet Jack, Georgia raised 10.00
\ For best Imported Jennet, with Certificates ap
proved by the Convention 20.0
I For 2nd best Imported Jennet, with Certificate ap-
I proved by the Convention, 10
For t>e«t Jennet, Georgia .raised.
Mi LES.
For best team of « Mule®. -Goa-]
, “ . 4 15.00
) “ pair of 10.00
) “ single ti io.(xi
> For 2d best single ....... sno
> For 2d best Mule, two years old, Georgia raised...sio.or
> For 2d best Mule, one year old, Georgia raised... 5, W)
’ CATTLE—DEVONS—IST CLASS.
For best Imported Bull $20.0C
> “ “ Cow. 20.(K
“ Bull, 4 years old 15.0 c
“ 3 “ “ 15.00
“ “ 2 “ “ 10.00
) “ “1 “ “ 5.00
I For beet Cow, 4 years old, or more $20.00
“ “ 3 “ “ 15.00
1 “ Heifer, 2 years old 10.00
“ “ 1 “ “ 5.00
“ Cow, of any age, with Calf at her side.... 20.00
AYERSHIRE— 2nd CLASS.
For best Imported Bull $20.00
1 “ “ Cow 20.00
1 “ Bull, 4 years old 15.1X1
<1 “ 3 “ “ 15.00
“ “ 1 “ “ 5.00
For best Cow, 4 years old, or more $20.00
“ “ 3 “ “ 15.00
“ Heifer 2 years old 15.00
For best Cow of any age, with Calf at her side.... 20.00
KERRY—THIRD CLASS.
For best imported Bull S2O 00
For best imported Cow SBO 00
DURHAMS—FOURTH CLASS
For best Bull, any age $lO 00
“ Cow do do 20 (X)
“ * Cow with Calf at her side, any age 20 00
For best Heifer, 3 years old $15.00
“ do 2 do do 10.00
“ do 1 do do 5.00
This Race es Cattle not being valuable for scanty pas
tures, it is not the interest of the Cotton Planter to en
courage breeding them in the planting States.
GRADES AND CROSSES—FIFTH CLASS
For best Cow (in milk) with Calf at her side, of
either of these, each $lO 00
Bulls of neither being desirable by practical and ex
p rienced breeders for perpetuating good cattle, no pr -
iniums are offeaed for Bulls in this class.
WORK OXEN.
For best yoke of Oxen, working qualities to be
tested on the ground during the Fair $lO 00
For 2d best single yoke, working qualities, to be
tested on the ground during the Fair $5 00
FAT CATTLE.
For best lot of fat Steers, (25 or more) sold in Ma
con during the Fair $25 00
For 2d best lot fat Steers 15 00
For best single fat Steer $lO 00
“ single fat Cow or Heifer 10 00
SHEEP—FIRST—CLASS—FINE WOOL.—SAXONS.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs S2O (JO
SPANISH MERINO.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
FRENCH MERINO.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
SILLCIAN MERINOS.
For best pen, containing Buck Ewe, Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
SOUTH-DOWNS —SECOND CLASS.
! For best pen, containing Buck, Ewe, Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
FAT MUTTON.
For best lot fat Mutton (50 or more) $25 00
For 2d best lot fat Mutton (50 or more) S2O 00
To be sold in Macon during tee Fair.
DEER PARK.
For the best Park of tame Deer in Georgia, not less
than ten head S2O 00
SWINE —LARGE BREED—FIRST CLASS. —CHESTER.
For best Boar, 2 years old 10 00
“ do 1 do do 10 00
“ Sow 2 do do 10 00
“ do 1 do do 10 00
For best Sow 2 years old or over, withl itter of Pigs,
not less than 6 sls 00
For best pen of Pigs, not less than 4 and 3 months
old 5 00
SMALL BREED—SECOND CLASS.—WHITE SUFFOLK.
Premiums sa ..e as for Chesters.
GRADES AND CROSSES—THIRD CLASS.
For the best animals of any of the old and moder-
Breeds of large or small Swine, same amount of Preml
urns awarded in this as for the Firstand Second Classes.
Discretionary Premiums for any improved or recently
imported Breeds of Swine that may be on exhibition,
will be awarded by a Special Committee from the Judges
on Swine.
FAT HOGS—FOURTH CLASS.
For best pen fat Hogs, not less than 5, age to be con
sidered SIOOO -
For 2d best pen, age to be considered 5 on ,
For heaviest single Hog, age to beconsidered, rais
ed in Georgia .■ $lO 00
Exhibitors of Cattle, Sheep and Swine, in all cases,
under a rule of the Conventioh, will be required, when
the animal is entered for exhibition, to deposite with the
Secretary, a full written statement of the . istory, breed
and age of the animal, when practicable: the system ot
fe ding and fattening; he food consumed; kind, quanti
ty, quality and value; date and weight when feeding
commenced and ended, and Increased weight up today
sent for exhibition.
POULTRY.
For best pen Cochin China Chickens $5 (Hi
“ do Shanghae do 500
“ do Brahma, do 5 00
“ do Poland do 500
“ do Black Spanish do 500
“ do Bantam do 500
“ do Turkies 5 00
“ do China Geese 500
“ do Hong Kong Geesa 5 (X)
For best pen Canada Geese $5 00
“ do Common do 500
“ do White Swan Geese 500
“ do Black Swan do 500
“ do Muscovy Ducks 5 (kJ
“ do Puddle do 500
“ do White Top-Knot Ducks 5 00
“ do Pea-Fowls 500
“ do Guinea Fowls 500
For the best and largest variety of domesticated
Fowls, owned and exhibited byl person 10 00
When the contending samples are equal in point of
size, symmetry, ge, <fcc., the actual weight will deter
mine the result.
PIGEONS.
For largest collection of fancy Pigeons $5 0
RABBITS.
For best pair of Madagascar Rabbits $5 (XI
REGULATIONS
OF THE FIRST ANNUAL FAIR FOR 1860.
Individuals paying Five Dollars shall be members for
one year and exhibit articles without charge, and have
free access to the Fair Ground with the immediate mem
bers of their families; these comprise, the wife un-niar
ried daughters and minor male children under eighteen i
years old, and cards will be furnished by the Trei-urer '
to each member, embracing also, the names A
availing themselves of this privilege.
1 he public will be admitted at Fifty Cents every (lay
during the lair, and Children at hall price.
Ladies will be required to pay One Dollar as an Exhi
bition I ee. All others $5 00.
The PupHs of Charitable Institutions, Ministers of all
(hnstrnn denominations, and the Editors of the Btfirical
I res* al the Southern States, who have manifested an in
terest and sympathy with the great endsand objectsol
tins Convention, will be admitted free to all the privileges
of the I air Ground, with the immediate members oftheir
families, and badges furnished them at the Secret an s
All Editors and Editresses of the Agricultural Press of
the Southern States, are especially invited to all the privi-
Jeges of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members
oi their tamihes. Badges of distinction will be served
them by the Secretary, and an office and stationery fin
their benefit. Badges of distinction will be served also
by the Secretary to invited guests and to delegates from
any Agricultural Society in the Southern States.
RULES FOR EXHIBITORS.
The Secretary’s office will be opened in Macon on the
12th of November, tor the purpose of receiving entries in
the department of Foreign and Southern Manufactures,
and previous to the opening of the Exhibition in this de
partment, on Monday, the 3d of December.
Persons wishing to become exhibitors at the Fair, are
requested to forward their entries to the Secretary of the
'.Vy. t,ou 1 Junters' Convention” at Macon, after the 12th
of November, which will facilitate business and prevent I
disappointment to them.
All Exhibitors at the Fair, must pav the admission fee,
‘ lnl,,lal « or articles entered at the Secre
J b l e ! ore l taking them into the enclosures, with
<i , v i^ ehed r ? the same, and before 5 o’clock on Mon
• g i° rt -V. e J e8 l )ec . tl y e week > on which the arti
cv-unin^'ri '' ll l exhibited, and in readiness for the
m.S ?“ °V he at ” o'clock, on Wednesday
,1» ° each - week ’ No ““inwl or article can be en
h/viJaiu l ,r( ;“ lll,n under any circumstances whatever,
rul V' regulations of the Conven
tion mubt be strictly observed by exhibitors and rigidly
the officers and superintendents in charge
and having control over their respective departments.
t8 ! Sup . eril JF end I e et 8? t 8 , will B* ve particular attention and fl
Direction to all articles in their respective departments,
ana see that all are arranged as near as can be in nume- M
rival order, to lesson and facilitate the labors of the I
Judges in their examinations.
REPORTS OF JUDGES.
No article or animal will be allowed to compete for S
more than one premium, nor taken away when entered I
tor a premium, before the close of the Fair, and no pre- fl
mi nX ra rL >c pa ‘ d * n >« violation of this rule.
1 lie Judges will make their reports on Thursday, the ■
2(Jth December, and on Friday, tue 21st. The
AWARD OF PREMIUMS
Willi be made from the Executive Stand at 10 o'clock.
SALE OF STOCK
Will be made on Friday, the 21st.
TRIAL OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
made 011 Thursday, the 13th, the second week of H
the I air.
POLICE.
An efficient Police of the Convention, aided by that I
of the City of Macon, under the Chief Marshal, will be ■
order groundß durill 8 the entire exhibition, to preserve I
annual address
M ill be delivered on Wednesday, the sth of December- I
at the Executive Stand on the Fair Ground, and on Wed- flt
nesoav of each subsequent week an Address will be de- 1
hvered by distinguished Agriculturists of the Southern |fl
States.
N. B.—All persons having business with the Conven- 1
tion, or wishing information not herein given, will eU" 91
quire of the “Secretary of the Cotton Planters’ Conven I
tion, Perry, Houston county, Georgia, until the 12th ft |
November, afterwards at Macon Ga.
By order of the President,
HOWELL COBB. ■
The officers of this Convention, being advised bl 3
Messrs. Octavus Cohen & Co., of Savannah, that (M 3
are importing direct from Calcutta a cargo of bagging
which will arrive some time in March, do earnestly urT
the cotton planters of Georgia, and of the adjoining H
States, to purchase from them a supply of bagging for ■
the next crop—it being the end and aim of this Conven- M
tion to aid and encourage all enterprises of direct and
foriegn trade.
A full and liberal premium list will be printed, w> !l '
all the rules and regulations of the Fair, and issued
an early day, embracing all the varied industrial intel
eats of the South.
FIRST WEEK
of the Fair will open with an exhibition of Foreign
and Southern Manufactures—a new feature iu the histo
ry of State Industrial Fairs in this country.
SECOND WEEK
Will be devoted to the Agricultural and Horticultui*
Departments; and the
THIRD WEEK
Will close the exhibition, with a great array and dis
lute° f StoCk °* t* lo Southern and Wester