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n FOBGIA HOUSTON COUNTY.—Court of Ordinary VT March Term. IM).—Present hi? honor, W. T. Swift. Ordln*rv.—Upon the petition of Daniel C. Fudge and Watkina Lalaler. Executors of Solomon Fudge, decea sed. representing that they have fully discharged the du ties of their said trust, and pray for dismission there frOSL These are therefore to cite and admonish all persons rttaccrned to show cause, if any they have, at er before the October term next of this Court, why letters of dis mission should not be granted to them. Given under mv hand, and official Signature this sth, day of march iB6O. W. T. SWIFT, Ordinary. eorgia, houston’county. V.T Whereas J. B. Johnson, Administrator of Alexan der Johnson, deceased, will apply at November Term, next, for dismission: These are therefore to cite and admonish, all and sin gs tr. the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law. t<> show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand, in office, this April 23d, 1860. April 21- W. T. SWIFT, Ordinary. ('EORGIA, HOUSTON COUNTY. ' * Ordinary's Office, for said County. Whereas. Meredith McCoy, Administrator of Eliza Statham, deceased, will apply at April Term next for dismission: These art- therefore to cite and admonish all and sin gular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law. to show cause if any they have, why said letters sbo ; d tot be granted. under my hand and Official signature, this 6th 1 " ’**■ [sept 8] W. T. SWIFT, Ordinary. G EOKGIA. U;<on hearing the petition iFSVJ.’. “ ld Co " Bt F\, an of M. R B. A M A. Albritton. ' britton, deceased, -bowing that he has recently reiL“ 1 beyond the limits of his Stale to the county of Pike Mate of Alabama, and taken with him his said wards w ith their property, and has there been duly appointed Guardian of said minors. It i- ord .-red that ail persons concerned be and appeal at the November Tenn of this Court, to show cause, ii any thev have, why said Albritton should not be dis charged from his said trust. Given under m? hand and official signature, this Sept. 6th. IM). W. T. SW IFT, Ordinary. / ’ EORGIA—HOUSTON COUNTY: V.T Ordinary's Office for Said County. Whereas, R. T. Rouse, Administrator on the estate ol S. 1.. K-suse. late of said county, deceased, applies to the undersigned for letters dismissory from his Administra lion: Therefore ail jjeraons concerned are hereby required to show cause, if any they have, why raid Administra tor, on the Ist Monday in March nett, etiotild not be dis charged. Given under my hand and -'-al of office, this 20th Au. Bgnst. IN6O. * W. T. SWIFT, Ordinary. Septi- < 'Eov*' '-'- Houston county. ’• Ordinary’s Office for said County. Whereas, Hardy R. Powell, Guardian of Sarah A. R. Wilder, formerly Sarah A. K. Lane, petitions this Court for dismission from his said trust: Th<-e are therefore to cite and admonish all pcrso»* ia*er>e-t<-d to be and appear at my office on or be"«e the ■ir-t Monday in November next, to sfcow ca«sO, if any thev have, why said letters sho u ' ,a n °t be granted. Given under'my hand, in-’mce, this 7th September, iB6O. W . T. SW IFT, Ordinary. Sept Ift— i ’ EORGIA, HOI STON COUNTY. \ I < 'ruin art’s < tFFicB for said county. I , >n the petition of Joel T. Walker, Administrator of J Im Waiter, late of said county, deceased, repre senting that he ha- fully discharged the duties of his said trust, praying to be dismissed therefrom: These are therefore to cite and admonish all persons concerned, to show cause, if any they have, at or before t ie January Term, next, of this Court, why letters of di«mi--ion should not be granted to him. Given under my hand and official signature, this 11th dav of June, 1860. W. T. SWIFT, June 13- Ordinary. / ’ EORGIA, HOLSTON COUNTY. " JT Court of < irihnary for said county. Upon the petition of G. W. Persons, Administrator of the estate ol John W. Persons, late of said county, de < <>a •< d. represt tiling that he has fully discharged the du ties of his said trust, and praying to be dismissed there from : The-e arc therefore to cite nnd admonish all persons « <>ie. ermti. to show cause, if any they have, at. or be fore th- January Tenn next of this Court, why letters of dismission should not be granted. Given under my hand and official signature, this June , i- W. T. SWIFT, Ordinary. / x EORGIA—HOUSTON COUNTY. ~ VI Court of Ordinary, in Chambers, I June 27th, 1860, f Elijah William-. Executor of Charles F. Patillo, late of said county, deceased, having tiled his petition pray ing to la- disctiarged from his said trust: it is o d<-.* by tb< C ourt that al, persons concerned do appear and show • au-e. if any they have, by the second Monday in January next, why letters of dismission sit mid not be .ranted, and that this rule be published in terms of the law. Given under my hand and seal, of office, date above written. U T. SWIFT, Ordinary. suite 23- | x EORGIA—HOI STON COUNTY. vJT_ _ Ordin ary’s Office for Satd County. " her. a«. A oiu g Johnson, Administrator of Wade H. Ratcil. of said county, deceased, petitions this <’•»art for dismission from his said trust : 1 h« -e ate therefore to cite and admonish all persons interested to be and appear at my office on or before the nr-t M-ini.it in It. .ember next to show cause, if any the} have, wily -nd I tt r- should not be granted. <-Ka li unit rmy hand ;n office, this sth day of May 1-I*l W. T. SWIFT, ’> 11 Ordinary. (" Eoßt.l \ HOUSTON COUNTY. I Whcrea- George M. T. Feagin. Executor and Ad mu istiatur ot Beiyamiu G. Smith, deceased, will apply al Novemfor Tenn, next, for dismission: Th-■ are therefore to cite and admonish, all and sin gatar. the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be •ini a;>,«-ai at my office. within the time prescribed by law i« -how eaus-. if any they have, why said letters abo ild not be granted. G:wu under nil hand, in office, this April 23d. 1860. A,»<:i vl- \\. T. SWIFT, Ordinary. < 'KORGI A HOI STON < GUN I’Y. Orion \>u -office for said County.” Whena-, Hardy R. Powell, Administrator of Edith Lane. lau- of -ant county, deceased, petition- this Court for ■ i-nu—:on from his said trust Thesi are thervlore to rite and admonish all persons ime-v-t to be and appear at my office, on or before the nr-t M- ■ day in \pfil m x>. to show cause, if any they ha •<. why s.ud h ttvi .- should not be granted. Given under my hand, in office, this 7th September, I"*’ 'A. I' SWIFT. Ordinary. g ' KoiU.IA. HOUSTON (OI XTY: ' ’ ordinart's Office for-aid County. The r.tion of l.i vi Ezell, former Administrator of th- e-tatc <1 Edward Bu< <>n. late of said county deceas vd.-v wdh that he has fully discharged his said trust ami turned over the balance of the estate unadmin i-tcrvdtoJ. s . lit Ehts.who is now the Administrator <»t said Edward Bacon. * It t v.i that < nation do issue in terms of the law requiring aii p. rseiis interested, to be and appear at my office on <<r is tore the t.r-t Moitdav in Februarv next, to Si. ■« K au-<. ;; any they have, why said letters of dia nii—i wi should nut be -ranted. G.ven under my hand a:.d official signature, this 2nd \ -■ !-»<!. W. T. SVV il l'. Ordiuarv. aug 6 * - EORGIA. Hol STON UOl MY. ' * "I teas 11. nry Toomer, Administrator of JohnG. Teenier, d- ..-cd. will apply at November Term, next, for ssion; I hv-M arv therefore to cite and admonish all and eingu- Ur. th< k'udn-d and. reditorsof said deceased, to be and :he t mi.- prcscribevl by law. to S • w . - it at.y ll.cy have, why said letters' should grattU'tL <. e bi-.icr my hand, in office, this April S3d, 1860. A; r:l 27- At . T. SWI FT, Ordinary. 4 DMINiSI KATOR’S SALE.—By virtue of an ordei V ol ti.< Honorable v’ourt of Ordinary of the county vt 11--- w ’ -old. for the benefit of the heirs and credit, r-. on th. first Tuesday in Nov» niber next, at ths ' > ■-< cu r. iPerry. in >aid county, all the lauds b- .ougiug to th s»a eof Jacob Skipper, late deceased, of s*iu county. >a>d lauus are situated in the lower stk d’.-:n.-.Jit,.; mds of estate of A. P. Stubbs, Jai .»b Fudge, and other-. Terms made known on the •lay of sc. JUNIUS G. SKIPPER. Stll. Administrator. '-I. Henorable, the Ordinary of said ccrtintv. Ihe Petition William Bunn, Executor of Orin D. Tucker, late of . county, deceased, showeth •h-it he has Billy and faith'-.Hy discharged the duties a igned Etm by virtue of his appointment. Wherefore, be pray- to be discharged from his said trust. This 21st day of Mav, iB6O. KILLEN a KING, Pl'fl's. Att’ys. Court of Ordina.y in Chambers. 21st day of May, 1860. I poti the foregoitig petition of Wm. Bunn. Executor of O tn D. Tucker, dicta-ed. praying to be dismissed fr.-m hi- said trust, it is ordered by the Court that cita tion <; ;--ue. reipiiring all persons concerned to appear and show e-ause. it any they have, by the December Tenn next, of this Court, why said Executor should not be then dirt har_--d. and that said citation be published, as required by law. A true extract from the minutes. May 23-dm \\ . T. SWIFT, Ordinary. ( XTY. ’ 1 On the first Monday in November next. I shall ap ply to the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave to s’ •!.< --al estate of David Adams, late oi* said county, de. i a-. <l, including one Land Warrant. No. 80,518. issu ed ’ -» 1 Davie. Adam—a private in the war ot 1812— May lit i. 185-. This Aug. 24th Irtio. J* - MlXoii U I • .MEXAC. Adm'r. < ’Enlh.IA. HOUSTON COUNTY.-All persons hold- V" tug i.-iuanu- against the estate of David Adams, late <»! -auj comity, deceased, are hereby notified to pre ** ! | l » ,r !li ’ '* u! - v I ,r ” v ‘ n - in terms of the law. and those UMleblt ,i to rani estate an- required to make immediate , K< MINOR W. LOMENAC, Adm’r. / ' lioitGiA— Houston county*. '“ln . i bHtDiNxRT’r Office for said County. . ' ‘ V ’ibol.r this Court tui let- ters of Admuii-.ration on the estate of Mrs. Hannah Law. Ute of said county, deceased: These are thereior> to cite all persons interested to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause if any they have, whv said letter's should n »t be granted. Gn, n under my hand and official signature this 23rd day of August. 1860. ■' - "• U SWIFT. Ordinary. / • EORGIA. HOUSTON COUNTY. 1 Ordinary's Office, for said county. Wher-. ..-. Thos. M. Killen and Elizabeth A. Lewis ap plies to tte undersigned for letters of Administration on the Estate of U m. H. Miller, late of said countv. deceas ed: These are therefore to require all persons concerned to file in my oftii . on or before the first Monday in Oc tober, next, tin ir o'. . i-tioi,.. jf any they have, to said appointment, otlu rvv > letters ot Administration will be granted the applicant.-. Given under my baud and official signature, this Aug. 29th. listSO. W. T. Sw IFT, Ordinary. _Aug»- 4 DMTNISTRATOF. S SALE.—WiII be sold, on the J.Y first Tuesday in November next, in Perry, Houston county, before the Court House door, the Plantation of Thomas Pollock, late of said county, deceased, contain ing about Lve hundred and sixty acres, Nos. not known, adjoining the lands of Josiah Hodges and Amos Oprv. and has all necessarv buildings, such as Gin House, Press. Negro Houses, «c., all in good repair. Said lands lie in the eleventh district of said county. Sold as the proper ty of the said Thomas Pollock, deceased. Terms made known on Ue day of sale. Aug 20, IbOU- EDMUND A. POLLOCK, Adm’r. i First Annual Fair OF THE COTTON PLANTERS' CONVENTION I OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA. To be held, for wv.i.K?,,intkecitv oj Macon, be , ginning on first Monday in December, 1860. HOWELL COBB, President, Perry, Houston Co.; NATHAN BASS, Ist Vice President, Macon, Bibb county; , JAMES v. JONES, 2J Vice-President, Herndon, Burke county; ; S. 11. J. SISTRUNK, Secretary, Perry, Houston county. ’ SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES. Agricultural Implements. For best Wrought Iron Plow Stock, with the most economical plan of attaching the different and greatest variety of Plows used and employed by the Cotton Planter SIO.OO For best w rought Iron Plow Stock, with Coulter i Plow, for breaking New Ground, Cane Brake r and prairie lands 5.00 For best 2 Horse Double Mould Hoard, for open ing trenches or water furrows for rnauur- Es ing. &c 10.00 f For the best Single Horse Double Mould Board, s for opening trenches or water furrows, for ma nuring. Ac 5.00 i * best Two Horse Gang Plows, with a right and a left hand Mould Board of Steel and a Center Double Board or Shore! 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 oft during the secobd week 20.06 b ror besi * n orse Wrought Sub-sotl Plow 5.00 a *’ 1 Mill Sid* now 000 “ 1 “ ‘•Sweep.” “Horse Hoe” Mid Culti- vator, with & without Double Mould Boards. II on Iron Flow Stock, and combining the most practical advantages—each 5.00 For beet 1 Horse Cotton Scraper ... 5.00 “ 1 “ “Tiencher and Cotton Opener” for opening the beds for seeding, and raking them off at the same operation ... ... 5.00 For beet "Guano Sower” and "Cotton Seed Plan ter”—this implement nm=* for best 2 Horse ” Cast Mould Board now.for clay land 10.00 e For best 2 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for san ‘ dy land 10.00 I For best t Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for sandy II land 5.00 1 ‘ For best 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for clay land 5.00 Same Premiums and amount offered on the same 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 itsprac tical'utillty tested on the Fair Ground • iu.iaj For be-1 & most acceDtgW" “"-ueet Spacer or Dib t 1 bier, - wim uiamond edge, periphery & adjust ing diamond edge points on the face 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, and tested on the ground 10.00 ’ For best Corn Planter 5.00 “ Corn and Cotton Harrow, or Gang Plow 1 5.00 For best and cheapest Land Level forHorizontaliz ing and Grade Ditching, 5.00 For best 4 Horse Road Wagon 10.00 2 " “ “ 10.00 “ 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 I- use 5.00 For best Pot table Horse Power 10.00 “ 4 Horse “Gin House Power” for 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 Huller 10.00 “ " “ Crusher attached to the gin (or gin stand) to crush the seed as they fall from the gin, intended for manorial 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 in operation on the Eair ground.... 20.00 In the Department of Agricultural Mechanics, the Con vention w ill award discretionary premiums for all arti cles of real merit not included in the premium list. While it will be the earnest desire and constant aim oi 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 veneration of the implement that has conferred more happiness and blessad the human family ia a greater ratio 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 and utility to mankind. We earnestly invite the Inventors and Manufacturers of every class of Agricultural Implements of the South ern ami Western States, to be represented in their influ ence and strength at the Fair of the "Cotton Planters’ Convention, ot Georgia.” With its endorsement of their skill and enterprise succass will follow reward. Manufactures of Lebtheb. For best Carriage Harness 10.00 “ Buggy “ 5.00 “ Wagon “ 5.00 “ Bridle and Saddle 5.00 “ Lady's do 5.<X» “ Dozen Brogans 10.00 “ Pair Boots " best 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 side’s Upper, Sole and Harness Leather. 5.00 For best hall dozen Calf Skins 5.00 •• , side oil dressed Whang Leather 5.00 “ half doz. dressed Sheep Skins 5.00 “ “ “ Goat “ 5.00 “ specimen plantation tanned Leather for plantation use 5.00 MANUFACTURES OF FABRICS. Cotton. Wool, and Iron. For best bale Osnaburgs, 8 oz. to yard, $5 00 “ “ Sheeting 500 “ “ Shirting, 500 " “ Kerseys, 5 (K) ” “ Stripes, 500 “ “ Plains 5 (»o “ “ Bed-ticking 500 “ Single Cotton Matress, 5 (Mt “ Single Hair do 5 00 “ Sp' ring tlo 500 “ 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 •‘ Bale of Cotton Yarn,, 5 00 “ Piece Plains, 10 00 " Piece Satinetts and Tweeds, each 10 (X) For best Piece Casimere, 10 00 " Piece Lindseys and Kerseys, WOO “ J’iece Sierge 5 00 “ 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 and Iron. For best Bureau $lO 00 “ Sofa 10 (KI “ Bedstead 10 00 “ Set of tine Chairs 5 00 “ 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, Juniperand Pine Buckets 5 00 or best dozen Water Cans with Bales and Covers for field use 10 00 For best Georgia made Rifle 10 (X) “ do do Shot Gun 10 00 “ Family Carriage, combining convent. ence, safety and lightness 15 (X) For best Top Buggy $lO 00 “ No Top Buggy 5 0q " Specimen of Casting in Hollow-Ware... 5 00 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 w-ood, with a 50gallon 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 artfcles of merit and practical utility, not enumerated in the above list Chemical Manufactures, Oils, Cements Minerass, Ac. For best specimen cold pressed Castor 0i1.... $5 00 For best specimen Linseed, Lard and cotton Seed „ OH 500 lor best specimen Bituminous and Antliacite Coal, each 5 00 For best half Barrel Spirits Turpentine $5 00 " specimen Lime, Gypsum. water-Cement and Pearl Ash. half Barrel each 5 (X) For best collection of Minerals 5 00 Manufactures on Marble and Stone. For best Marble Monument and Mantel, each... .$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 syo 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 jo 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 of a Georgian 10 00 •‘ Photograph by and of a Georgian 5 (X) Ambrotype by and of a Georgian 5 00 “ Daguerreotype of a Georgian 5 00 “ 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 colors each... 5 00 For best Painting by a pupil of any of the Schools in Georgia 10 00 For best and most acceptable and practical plans, illustrations, specifications and estimates of a "Southern Rural aud Plantation Villa”— embracing as follows: Proprietor's dwelling, cottages for Overseer and negroes. Barns for every kind of stock, Gin-House and every other building required to complete and equip lolly 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 50 00 AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT. For the largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced upon 5 acres of laud—the date of planting —de- tail of cultivation—times plowea and hoed— kind of plows used—amount and kind of ma 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 SSO 00 ’ For the largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced upon 1 acre—same requisitions as for the crop 1 ou 5 acres—not less than SJXX) 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 uplaud—same requisitions as for cotton — not less 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, froml acre— > not less than 30 bushels —north of 32>s' degrees I latitude—requisitions the same $lO 00 1 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 I sitions same as for White —and for each $lO 00 ) For the largest crop of Rye, for bread, from 1 acre —not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same..s 500 For the largest cron of Rye, forgrazing purposes— ) not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same. ..$ 5 00 r or me largest crop of Burley, for bread—not less than 30 oushels $ 5 (X) > 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 Peas, from 1 acre— > not less than 50 bushels—same requisitions.. .$ 5 00 For the largest crop of Sweet Potatoes, from 1 acre For tiie largest crop ot’ Irish Potatoes, from 1 acre*' ,n ,¥l —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, Ac., as above, with the witnesses' certificates for the measurement of land, pounds and bushels per acre—without which, the exhi bitor cannot be allowed to compete for the premiums of the Convention, aud 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 “ “ “ “ “10 “ “Sealsland" 50 00 “ “ “ “ “ 5 “ 25 00 “ “ “ “ “ 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 most productive varieties for general cultivation $lO 00 For the best bushel of Bread Corn, with 6 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 Rye, 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, 500 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 aud 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 ns 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 PROS PECTIVE PR EM IU MS. 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 held 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 1860 —and a premium for the first year, of SSO 00 For the best managedand systematized Plantation in Georgia—lor its extent, capital invested, number of hands employed—with full written details—surveys of the same, and plans of houses—quantity aud 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 Tull report of results, of profit, Ac., to the Convention in 1862—a premium of 500 00 To any joint stock company that shall erect, in the city of Macon, aud have in successful operation by the Fair of 1861, a Manufactory, exclusively for Southern Plows, with a capital stock ol $50,000, this Convention pledges t If to the amount oi 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 (X) 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 aud raised by same per son, with one bushel of each variety 10 00 For best lot of halfdozen varieties of winter Apples of most excellence and keeping qualities, w ith 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 imount of Premiums and requisitions for these as Dwarf and standard Apple Trees and Fruit. quinces, Ac. For beet exhibition of this fruit with full written detail of keeping, Ac., made by exhibitor 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 w ritten 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 Y'ineyard, with date of the Vintage of each SSO oo 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 VVines 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 " 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 Wines and Cordials, and, unless this requisition is observed, no award will be made. HEDGING. For best, longest cultivated anti most extensive edge in Georgia, of Osage Orangcoi my other plant, with description of age, best methoa of planting, trimming and training the Hedge o ji o oo ror uest and largest exhibition of Hedge plants ot auy variety $lO 00 FLORICULTURE. For best collection and largest exhibition of Green House Plants by one person,labelled and de- BQribed _.slo “““ HOME DEPARTMENT. PORK, BACON AND BEEF—GEORGIA MADE. For best M barrel Pickled or Mess Pork $lO 00 I “ do do do do do Beef 10 00 " Bacon Hams regardless of age 5 00 i For best Bacon Sides regardless of age, $5 00 “ Mutton Hams 5 00 “ Saddle of Mutton 5 00 Exhibitors must state fully, in writing, to the Conven tion, the mode of pickling, curing and preserving the Meats. DAIRY. For the best Jar of fresh Butter 10 pounds or more, Georgia made, $5 00 1 For best Cheese 500 For best Firkin of Butter, 20 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 ) “ 10_pounds Soft Soap home made 5 00 “ ana largest collect'n of fine Soaps 500 “ Starch, 10 pounds 5 00 > “ Box Candles 5 00 “ 2 Loaves Light Bread ; 5 00 “ Sample Rolls 5 00 ) “ Sponge Cake - 5 00 “ Fruit do 5 00 Plain do 5 00 ) Corn Bread 5 (X) Vinegar 5 00 “ Cider, sgallon? 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 I 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 Jf.rs hermetrically sealejl ) Fruits 10 00 For best half dozen Jars hermetrically sealed ) Y’egetables 10 00 For best Peck Hops and mode of curing 5 00 ) “ X bushel dried Apples, Peaches, Pears and Quinces, each . 5 00 ) For best Drum of dried Figs 500 “ specimens of crystalized Fruit and Veg- ) etables 5 00 I A full written statement of formula, &c., of all the ar ticles offered under this head must be deposited where j article is intended for exhibition. DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE® For best pair Woolen Blankets c ...- 1 J “ C-- tton .^J. 1 wuoten Cloth ./5 00 “ 10 do Woolen Carpeting 500 ) “ Hearth Rug, Woolen 5 (X) “ Rag Rug 5 (X) ) “ specimen of Rag Carpeting 5 00 “ Wool Coverlid 5 00 1 “ Cotton Comfort s 5 00 For best Imitation Marseilles $5 (X) ) " Woven Counterpane 5 00 “ second best Woven Counterpane 5 00 ) “ 10 yards Woolen Jeans 5 00 “ 10 do Cotton do 500 1 “ 5 do Linen Shirting 500 “ 5 do Cotton do 500 I “ 5 do Linen Diaper 500 “ 5 do Cotton Diaper 500 SEWING THREAD. For best specimen Silk Thread $5 (X) 1 “ do Linen do 5 (X) For best specimen Cotton Thread $5 00 , EMBROIDERY IN BERLIN WOOL. For best specimen in Plush $lO 00 “ second best specimen in Plush 5 (X) “ 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 Oo J FRENCH EMBROIDERY. ! For best specimen on Ladies’ Dress $lO 00 “ 2d best specimen ladies’ Dress 5 00 ! “ specimen ou Child’s Dress 5 00 “ 2d best specimen Child's Dress 5 (X) For best specimen on Collar $5 00 do do Handkerchief 500 “ do do Sleeves 500 EMBROIDERY CHEMILLE. For best specimen $lO 00 For 2d best specimen $5 00 BRAID WORK. For best specimen on Child's Dress $5 (X) 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 Col ton Quilt 5 00 “ 2d do do do do 500 For best specimen in W T orsted Quilt $5 00 do of Raised Work Quilt 500 “ do in Cradle do 5 00 KNITTING. For best specimen in pair Silk Hose $5 (X) “ do do do do % Hose 500 do do do Flax do 500 “ do do do do Xdo 500 “ do do do Cotton do 5 00 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. For best Tidy $5 (x» “ 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 500 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 .f 500 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 (X) 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 and 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 $15.1X1 MORGAN—2D CLASS. For best Stallion, owned in Georgia ~...520.00 “ Mare, 5 years old 20.00 “ 2nd Mare, under 5 years old 20.00 “ Filly, 3 years old 15.(M> For beet Filly, 2 years old $15.00 “ Mare of any age, with Colt at herside 20.00 BI.ACK 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, w ith Colt at her side.. .$20.00 ANY BREED. For best Mare, 6 years old SIO.OO l“ “ 4 “ “ 10.00 “ Filly 3 “ “ 10.00 “ “ 2 “ “ 5.00 “ “ 1 “ “ 5.00 For best Stallion, 6 years old SIO.OO “ “ 4 " " 10.IX1 “ “ 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 For the largest number of Mares, (not less than 5) with their produce, owned & 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 aud exhibited by the same individual, on the Fair Ground, and bona fide sates of them made to the Cotton Planters of Georgia, with evidence of the same to the satisfaction of the Convention (competition open tothe 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 S2O 00 For the 2nd pair of Mares, as aforesaid. . 15’00 For best, pair of Mares, (age same) Georgia raised. 15 00 For second best pair ol Mares, Georgia raised age same 20 00 For best single harness Mare, open to he world (age same) 10.00 For 2nd best single harness Mare, open to the world (age same) 5.Q0 For best Single harness mare, age same, Georgia raised “ 15 00 For 2nd best single harness Mare, age same, Geor- gia raised 10.00 For Best saddle Mare, age same, Georgia raised..' lOXX) CARRIAGE HORSES. For best pair Carriage Horses, not over 6 years old, and raised in Georgia 10.00 For best single harness Horse,same requisition...slo'oo For best saddle Horse, same requisition,... 5 00 In the clasification of B-ood, Harness and Saddle Mares, individual excallence in points of size, symmetry action, ais osition and' working qualities, will be the standard of merit and value, without regard to bioodor speed. It being the interests and policy of the Agricul turists of this age, to favor and encourage the breeding and raising a race of Horses for a 1 work. The great value of the M„ re ever the Horse, 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, aun an enclosed Amphitheatre for public exhibition of stock (but no lia bility for injury or lose 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 $20.00 For 2nd best Imported Jack, with Certificates ap proved by the Convention 15.00 For best Jack, Georgia raised 15.00 For 2nd best Jack, Georgia raised 10.00 For best Imported Jennet, with Certificates ap- proved by the Convention 20.0 For 2nd best Imported Jennet, with Certificate ap- proved by the Convention, 10 or best Jennet, Georgia raised mules. For best team of 6 Mules, Ga. raised S2O op ** , 4 “ “ isioo ‘ “ 10.00 “ single “ “ “ 10.00 For 2d best single “ “ “ 500 ! For 2d best Mule, two years old. Georgia raised $lO (W For 2d best Mule, one year old, Georgia raised . 500 CATT’.E— DEVONS— IST CLASS. I For best Imported Bull S2O 0( Cow 20.0 C Bull, 4 years old 15.0 C “ 3 “ “ 15.00 “ “ 2 “ “ 10.00 “ “ 1 “ “ 5.00 For best Cow, 4 years old, or more *20.00 “ “ 8 “ “ 15.00 “ Heifer, 2 years old 10.00 “ “ 1 “ “ 5.00 Cow, of any age, with Calf at her side.... 20.00 AYEKSHIRE—2ND CLASS. For best Imported Bull ~.. S2O 00 ' “ „ “ Cow 20.00 Bull, 4 years 01d.... 15 00 “ 3 “ “ 15.00 * 44 1 14 u 500 ' For best Cow, 4 years old, or more... *2O 00 “ 3 “ “ 15.00 Heifer 2 years old 15.00 For best Cow of any age, with Calf at her side2o.oo . KERRY—THIRD CLASS. , For best imported Bull *2O 00 ( For best imported Cow .S2O 00 > t DURHAMS—FOURTH CLASS I For best Bull, any age $lO 00 Cow do do ... 20 00 • tr \ Cow with Calf at her side, any age 20 00 For best Heifer, 3 years old $15.00 I “ 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- I 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 nenced breeders for perpetuating good cattle, no pre ) nnume are oifeaed 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 For best lot of fat Steers, (25 or more) sold in Ma con during the Fair *OS no 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.— > r Y -‘“‘“S Buck, Ewe and Lamb or ; Lambß 00 | , SPANISH MERINO. > For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or > Lftmbs 00 I FRENCH MERINO. I For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or • Lambs sls 00 1 SILLCIAN MERINOS. 1 For best pen, containing Buck Ewe, Lamb or Lambs sls 00 J SOUTH-DOWNS—SECOND CLASS. For best pen, containing Buck, Ewe, Lamb or t 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 (X) To be sold in Macon during the Fair. DEER PARK. Forthe 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 7 2 do do ' 10 00 “ do 1 do do 10 00 For best Sow 7 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 sane as for Chesters. GRADES AND CROSSES—THIRD CLASS. For the best animals of any of the old and modei- Breeds of large or small Swine, same amount of Prenrl 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 bya 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 $lO 00 r or 2d best pen, age to be considered 5 00 For heaviest single Hog, age to be considered, rais ed in Georgia ■ $lO 00 Exhibitors of Cattle, Sheep and Swine, in all cases, under a rule of the Convent ioh, will be required, when the animal is entered for exhibition, to deposite with the Secretary, a full written statement of the history, breed and age of the animal, when practicable: the system ot feeding 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 00 “ do Shanghae do 5 00 “ do Brahma, do 500 “ do Poland do 500 “ do Black Spanish do 500 “ do Bantam do 500 “ do Turkics 500 “ do China Geese 5 00 “ do Hong Kong Geese 500 For best pen Canada Geese $5 (X) “ do Common do 5 00 “ do White Swan Geese 500 “ do Black Swan do 5 00 “ do Muscovy Ducks 500 “ 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 by 1 person 10 00 When the contending samples are equal in point of size, symmetry, ; ge, &c., 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 00 REGULATIONS OF THE FIRST ANNUAL FAIR FOR 1800. 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-mar ried daughters and minor male children under eighteen years old, and cards will be furnished by the Treasurer to each member, embracing also, the names of each availing themselves of this privilege. The public will be admitted at Fifty Cents every dav during the Fair, and Children at half price. Ladies will be required to pay One Dollar as an Exhi bition Fee. All others $5 00. The Pupils of Charitable Institutions, Ministers of all Christian denominations, and the Editors of the Political Press of the Southern States, who have manifested an in terest and sympathy with the great ends and objects oi this Convention, will be admitted free to all the privileges of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members of their families, and badges furnished them at the Secretary’s Office. All Editors and Editresses of the Agricultural Press of the Southern States, are especially invited to all the privi leges of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members of their families. Badges of distinction will be served them by the Secretary, and an office and stationery foi 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 12t h of November, for 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 “Cotton Planters’ Convention” at Macon, after the 12th of November, which will facilitate business and prevent disappointment to them. All Exhibitors at the Fair, must pay the admission fee, and have their animals or articles entered at the Secre tary's office, before taking them into the enclosures, with cards attached to the same, and before 5 o’clock on Mon day evening of the respective week, on which the arti cle or animal will be exhibited, and in readiness for the examination of the Judges, at 9 o’clock, on Wednesday morning of each week. No animal or article can be en tered for a premium under any circumstances whatever, in violation of this rule. The regulations of the Conven tion must be strictly observed by exhibitors and rigidly enforced by the officers and superintendents in charge and having control over their respective departments. The Superintendents will give particular attention and direction to all articles in their respective departments, and see that all are arranged as near as can be in nume rical order, to lesson and facilitate the labors of the Judges in their examinations. REPORTS OF JUDGES. No article or animal will be allowed to compete for more than one premium, nor taken away when entered for a premium, before the close of the Fair, and no pre mium will be paid in any case in violation of this rule. The Judges will make their reports on Thursday, the 20th December, and on Friday, the 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 Will be made on Thursday, the 13th, the second week of the Fair. POLICE. An efficient Police of the Convention, aided by that of the City of Macon, under the Chief Marshal, will be on the grounds during the entire exhibition, topreserve order. ANNUAL ADDRESS Will be delivered on Wednesday, the sth of December, at the Executive Stand on the Fair Ground, and on Wed nesday of each subsequent week an Address will be de livered by distinguished Agriculturists of the Southern States. N. B.—All persons having business with the Conven tion, or wishing information not herein given, will en quire of the “Secretary of the Cotton Planters’ Conven tion,” Perry. Houston county, Georgia, until the 12th of November, afterwards at Macon Ga. By order of the President, HOWELL COBB. The officers of this Convention, being advised by Messrs. Octavus Cohen & Co., of Savannah, that they are importing direct from Calcutta a cargo of bagging, which will arrive some time in March, do earnestly urge the cotton planters of Georgia, and of the adjoining States, to purchase from them a supply of bagging for the next crop—it being the end and aim of this Conven tion to aid and encourage all enterprises of direct and foriegn trade. A full and liberal premium list will be printed, with all the rules and regulations of the Fair, and issued at an early day, embracing all the varied industrial inter ests of the South. FIRST WEEK of the Fair will open with an exhibition of Foreign and Southern Manufactures—a new feature in the histo- : ry of State Industrial Fairs in this country. SECOND WEEK Will be devoted to the Agricultural and Horticultural Departments; and the THIRD WEEK Will close the exhibition, with a great array and dis play of the Live Stock orthe Southern and Western States. : Insurance (Companies. I J - INSURANCE AGENCY. i r |' , HE undersigned Agent is prepared to cover any des -1 -*- cription of property, in the following named First | Class Companies: /Etna Insurance Company, Conn. Phoenix Insurance Company, Conn. • North America Fire Insurance Company, Conn, btate Fire Insurance Company, Conn. ) Fire Insurance Company, Brooklyn. J*? Losses promptly adjusted by j _May 26- RICHARD CURD, Agent. $330,000. —— FEARS & PRITCHETT, j AGENTS FOR » The Selma Insurance and Trust Company, Located at Selma, Ala. { Organized in 1856. j Capitol Stock, all paid in, $300,000 00 ( Cash premium on hand, 30,000 00 . $330,000 00 W. M. SMITH, President. ’ R. Lapsley, Secretary. Reference.—E. A. &J. A. Nisbet, Macon, Ga. ) > A CARD. ) We would say to the business men and citizens of Ma- , con, that being satisfied from letters, statements, and j the list of Stockholders in the above Company, that the Company is safe, and deserving patronage. We have ta ken the Agency, and are now ready to take risks on stocks or buildings, at as low a rate as any other respon sible Company or Agency. “This is a Southern Compa ny, located in a Southern city, owned by Southern peo ple, and we ca.l on Southern Merchants” to patronize ) us. ail things being equal. May 4, iB6O- FEARS & PRITCHETT. FIKE RISKS ONLY TAKEN. GIRARD FIRE AM) MARINE > INSURANCE * OMPANY, . PHILADELPHIA. 1 CASH CAPITAL. $200,000 JOEL JONES, President. A. S. Gillett, Vice Prest. Jas. B. Alvord, Sec. 1 feb 1 d-ly T. R. BLOOM, Agent, Macon. I ’ » Continental Insurance Company, OF TIFF CITY OF NEW YORK. j Cash Capital ssoo,ooo—Assets July Ist, 1860, s9o6,6ol,Bs—Liabilities, $16,- 514,37. ( Buildings, Merchandize, Household Furni- nln’.t t8 ’ ,nu es ’ and other insurable property at ) IrTat £ bree ’ fourth »ofthenett profits of the v°. ln P. an y are divided annually to the P ollcle! * lu scrip bearing interest, which scrip tv ill be redeemed as rapidly, and to the extent that ' the inotits accruing to the policy holders exceed the sum of suth',ooo. GEO. T. HOPE, President. 11. H. Lamport, Secretary. T. R. BLOOM, ) feb 1 d-ly Agent, Macon. ! incorporated 18601 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, ! or , HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT. Capital and Assetts - ---$937,708.00, IJOLICIES issued and renewed; Losses equitably ad justed and paid immediately upon satisfactory proofs, in New York funds, by the undersigned, the duly author ized Agent. E. J. JOHNSTON, Agent, march 16 d-ly Tlios. K. JCaiiipbeEl, Agrcnt, OF THE WELL KNOWN Home Insurance Comp’v, OF NEW YORK, * CASH CAPITAL SOM,fM-SUHPLUSover $400,000. And the PARK INSURANCE COMPANY, OF NEW YORK, CASH CAPITAL^, OOO, WITH LARGE SURPLUS march 16-til Ist jan. Insurance Companies. CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY—NEW HAVEN, Capital $300,000. SPRINGFIELD INSURANCE CO.—SPRINGFIELD Capital $150,000. LORRILLARD INSURANCE COMPANY—N. YORK. Capital $200,000. With a large surplus security invested. Policies in the above first class Companies issued and losses promp ly adjusted by E. J. JOHNSTON, Agent, feb 1 d-ts Macon, Ga. Fire and Life Insurance Agencv. r pHE Subscriber is Agent for the following first class JL Insurance Companies: Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Southern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Augusta Insurance and Banking Company. Unity Fire Insurance Company, of London. Applications received, Policies issued and Losses ad justed by [feb 1 d-ly] J. M. BOARDMAN. CHARTER OAK FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ilsir-f 1 or<|, Conn. CASH CAPITAL 300,000 DOLLARS. Joseph H. Sprague, Sec’y. Raph Gillet, Prest. feb 1 d-ly T. R. BLOOM. Agent, Macon. A NJKAV BAKERY. Hit. JACOB IHMiCLK, lAOR the past six years engaged with Henry Horne, Esq., in the baking business, would respectfully in form the citizens of Macon, and surrounding country, that he has opened, on Cherry street, below the Georgia Telegraph Office, and next door to W. T. Nelson's, a Cake Bakery and Confectionery. Persons may rely on finding a good assortment of pakes, gotten up in the best style of the culinary art, »nd of the best material. He is determined not to be Curpassed. rai tics furnished at short notice. A share of public patronage solicited. J. DINKLER. Macon, Sept. 5, 1860-d3m “Magnsin <les Modes t'aresieniie.” ISdZiss Elizabeth. Kilts HAS the pleasure to announce that she will open on the sth of OCTOBER, at the store formerly occu pied by Mrs. Dessau, and adjoining Messrs. John N. Kein & Co’s., a full and complete stock of MILLINERY GOODS, Consisting in part of Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Rib bons, Head-Dresses, Dress Caps, Caiffures, Head Netts, Velvets, Japanese Flats, Ruches, Blond Edgings, Dress Trimmings, Thread Laces, Gimps, Gilt Braid and Gold Trimming, Belts, etc., etc., of the latest and richest de signs, and at prices which will challenge competition. Miss Kilts has just returned from New York, where she made arrangements with some of the leading Milli ners by which she will receive, during the season, ev ery desirable novelty in her line which may, irom time to time, make its appearance. J3gu’The DRESS MAKING Department, which will he presided over by an experienced and competent assist ant. wili be so conducted in all its details, that it can not fail, she trusts, to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor her with their patronage. [oct 3] LOOK AT THIS!! AFTER this date, we shall refuse to fill any orders for j lumber, unless accompanied with the Cash. And all lumber sent to our Factory to be dressed, will not be delivered until settled for. « e are determined to spend , no more of our time in running after small accounts.— I We do not desire to give any offence to any of our pat- ; rons. and hope we shall not do so, by adopting the course i as above. We have been informed of late, of the enor mous increase in the boot and shoe trade of our city, and it is not surprising to us, for we wear out our shoes i in dunning. Please send your orders written in ink. and properly signed, accompanied with the Cash, and we shall be happy to wait upon you. D. B. A J. W. WOODRUFF. Proprietors of the Enterprise Planting Mi April 21-dtf Teueliers Wanted. V PRINCIPAL and Assistant, to take charge of the J Oglethorpe Academy, in Macon county, Ga., for the I year 1861, for which a salary of two thousand dollars | will be guarantied. None need apply as Principal Teach- 1 er but those having experience, and who can produce satisfactory evidence of mental and moral qualifications, i Appli' 7 tions can be made to the undersigned T. W. MONTFORT, Oct 2 -d3w _ e s'y- Hoard of Trustees. -A.uotion. Sale! ON Thursday morning next, at 10 o’clock, I will sell in front of my store on Cherry Street. 1 Mahogany Bed Stead, 3 Mahogany Tables, 1 Mahogany Bureau, 1 Lot Chairs, 2 Clocks, 2 Mattrasses, 2 Feather Beds, 1 Lot Bed Clothing, 1 Lot Crockery, 1 Lot Knives and Forks, 1 Mirror. 6 Parlor Stools, Starch, Soap, Candles, Segars, &c„ &c., &c. oct9 d-td J. J. MILLER, Auctioneer. Just Heceived AND FOR SALE LOW. COAL OIL, perfectly colorless and odorless. Burning Fluid and Lamp Oil of 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 i females. Dr. Branham’s Liver and Dyspeptic Medicine by the quantity, lor sale low to Druggists and Country Mer chants and the trade generally. AU of the above to be had at the reliable Drug I and Chemical Store of GEORGE PAYNE. 1 Macon, Ga., Sept. 25. GRATES I GRATES I ~ lAM now receiving a seeond supply of cheap Grates, oct fid B. A. WISE. Hailroai) to m exthusX ON, and after this date, May 10th, Harnden’s Express in connection with the Adams Express Company j will run Express on both night and day trains, over ML 1 con <fc Western Rail Road. Freight for way stations will be sent by the day train only. Freight for Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville Knoxville, Ac., sent by both trains. The day Express closes at 1 o’clock,! 5 . M.. and the night Express at 11 •’clock, P. M. Freight called for between 11 and 12 o’clock, A. M., and oetween 5 and 6 o’clock, P. M. May 10- L. H. POWERS, Agent. Macon & Western Railroad. ON and after Wednesday, April 4tn, Passenger Trains of this Road will be run as 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. lAjave Atlanta at 12 night and at 2.15 P. m Arrive at Macon at 7.15 a. m. and at 7.45 p. m. The Night Trains will not be 1 un on Sundays. J The 12.00 night train from Macon, connects at Atlan -3 ta with train of Western & Atlantic Rail Road, leaving - Atlanta at 10.20, a. m.. with Georgia R. R. at 9.05 a. m' 3 and Atlanta <S West Poin R. R. at 10.10 a. m. The 1.45 p. m.. train from Macon, connects with train ot W. & A. li. K., leaving Atlanta at 8.00 p. m. with Ga. H. R. at 8.40 p. m. and Atlanta A West Point K. R. at 12.30 a. m. Each train of the Western & Atlantic R. R. connects at Chattanooga with trains for Memphis, Nashville New j Orleans, and ad points West, and at Dalton with trains e tor Knoxville and ail points North. Travelers will find this the shortest, quickest and most n pleasant route to the North as well as the Vii’KiuiH Springs. There being less change of cars than by any other 1- route, and tiie whole line passes through a high, hcal e ihy region, many portious of it commanding views of scenery ot tile most picturesque character. Time from Macon to New York by train leaving at 145 p. m., 61 hours, by 12 night train 65J4 hours. Close connections by both trains at all points beyond Atlanta. Fare to New York, $33 W; Philadelphia, $£100; Balti more, $29 (X); Washington, S2B UU; Richmond, $27 90; Petersburg, $27 (JO; Jackson’s River, $22 00. The last named point is on the Virginia Central Rail road, and only thirty miles from the Greenbrier White 0 sulphur Springs. To Newbern, s2l 35, for Pulaski Allum and Red and , Blue Sulphur Springs. To Salem, $23 lo for Roanoke Red Sulphur, Red Sweet, Allum and Salt Sulphur and Greenbrier White Sulpliui springs. To Big Tunnell, $22 35, for Montgomery White Sul phur, Yellow Sulphur, Alleghany, Salt Sulphur, Red sulphur, and Greenbrier VI Hite Sulphur Springs. A , oranch road of IJsjniles runs to the Montgomery White sulphur Springs, where ample provisions will be made ‘ to accommodate 10UU guests. A daily line oi Coaches leaves this point for ail the principal Springs, including the Greenbrier White Sulphur. ' Baggage checked to New York; for other points ‘ check- will be given to Knoxville, thence to any point 7 desired. Fare to New Orleans, S2B 00 time through 58 hours.— 1 CjfiU"Twenly-iour hours less than by any other route. ALFRED L. TYLER, May 11-d-ts Superintendent. Central Rail Road. 1 C'iutuge of Schedule. j /\N 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. » Arrive at Macon 8.55 a. m. and 11.05 p. m Arrive at Augusta 6.30 a. m. and 6.35 p. 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. and 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 1 Arrive at Macon 8,55 a. m. and 11.05 p. m Trains that leave Savannah at 10.05 a. m., only run to Millen, arriving there at 3.10 p. in., confifectiug with in a. m., Macon train to Augusta. Passengers taking the 2.15 p. m. train at Augusta will leave Millen 5.50 p. m., and arrive at Savannati at 10.40 p. m. 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 witii no detention at Macon. Passengers for Atlanta, or points beyond, on Westers & Atlantic Rail Road, will leave Savannah on the l.at 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. m. train ; those for Montgomery, Columbus &c., by either train. 1 Passengers from Augusta, for South-Western Georgia, should take the 12.30 a. m. train to avoid detention at Macon. Those for Columbus, Montgomery, <fcc., 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.a, Fort Gaines, Americus, Columbus, Montgomery, &c., and at Milieu with Augusta and Savannah Rail Road to Augusta and the north; at Savannah with the tri-weeklysteamships 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, and passengers will have nodetention at Au gusta or Millen, as heretofore. GEO. W. ADAMS, Gen’l Sup't. February 24th, 1860—d CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. [-vessTj Uv-uits'l l-l SOUTH-WESTERN RAIL ROAD TWO DAILY TRAINS BETWEEN MACON AND CO LUMBUS. Leave Macon 9.45 A. M. and 11.50 P. M. Airive at Columbus 3.30 P. M. and 5.35 A. M. Leave Columbus 3.15 A. M. and 3.30 P. M. Arrive at Macon 5.56 A. M. and 9.05 P. M. One daily Mail Train between Macon and Albany, and Cuthbert, Coleman and Morris. Leave Macon 10.25 A.M. Arrive at Albany 4.55 P M Leave Albany 2.00 i\5L 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 on the Eufaula Line, connect daily witii Albany Mai] Train at Smithville, No. 10 S. W. R. R, The Road will be open to Hatcher s, on the Eufaula Line, 15 miles westof Cuth bert on the 15th of March next, Leave Coleman at 11.45 A M Leave Morris at ifgy A. M Arrive at Smithville, at ’ ” . .3’m p' it' Leave Smithville, at 3*35 p Arrive at Cuthbert, at ’ *5-54 P. M. Arrive at Coleman 6 48 P JL Arrive at Morris " . "6A7 I\ M. tbc cou *icction witii the up and down Albany Mail Train. 1 rains to Columbus form a through connection to Montgomery, Ala., and Augusta, Kingston, yVilniington, Savannah, Milledgeville and Eatonton. Post Coaches run from Albany to Tullahassee, Bain bridge, Thomasville, Jfcc. 9 oncbeß Hacks make a daily connection with the trains at Coleman for Fort Gaines, and at Morris tor 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 at Macon. For other points take either Train. VIRGIL POM ERS „ Eng’r & Sup't. Macon, Feb. 29th, 1860. Temporary Removal 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 & Anderson's, on the corner of Cotton Avenue and Cherry street, where we will continue .he Carriage business until next tall, when we will occupy u new and commodious Carriage Warehouse, now in course of erection on Second Street, first door above the Baptist Church. To persons wishing to procure bargains, we offer su perior inducements, as we have on hand a larger Stock of ( arriages, and other goods, than we can coveniently store in our present building being so much smaller than 1 our old stand. Mr. J. Deloache, who has been connected with this old I 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. 1 30 000 LBS. Choice Tennessee Sides, Hums and shoulders, Cans Tennessee Leaf Lard, just received and for sale by [Sept 10] McCALLIE & JONES | NEW GOODS. The subscriber is now receiving his Stock of a.xi<3L Winter GOODS, Which will be sold as LOW as any House in the town. His Friends and the Public are requested to call and judge for themselves. Sept 19,1860- GEO. W. PRICE. EAST TENNESSEE VALLEY TIMOTHY, HURDS ORASS, CJDOVHR. W r E are now prepared to fill orders, to almost any ex 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 any 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’PHERSON & CO., Sept 19-d3m Knoxville, JOHN L. JOINED HAS RECEIVED HIS USUAL LARGE SUPPLY OT Fall and Winter Clothing COMPRISING ALL THE NEW AND DESIRABLE gTTt® 9 * Together with a full stock of FURNISHING GOODS Trunks, Hat Boxes, Valices, Carpet Bag« and UMBRELLAS. apr 4 d