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First Annual Fair
or TH!
COTTON PLANTERS' CONTENTION
OF TIIK
STATE OF GEORGIA.
To be held,for three weeks, »« thecityof Macon,be
ginning on first MOSDAX in December, 1860.
HOWELL COBB, President, Perry, Houston Co.;
NATHAN BASS, Vice President, Macon, Bibb
JONES, 2d Vice President, Herndon,
Burke county;
8 H. J. SISTRUNK, Secretary, Perry, Houston
county.
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES.
Agricultural Implements.
For best Wrought Iron Flow Stock, with the most
econom i cal plan ol attaching the different wd
greatest variety of Plows used and employed
by the Cotton Plant r......... SIO.OO
For best wrought Iron Plow Stock, with Coulter
Plow, fur breaking New Ground, Cane Brake
and prairie lauds 5.00
For best 2 Horse Double Mould Hoard, for open
in'’’ 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 tilunxi for turning out the
water furrow and making a Cotton bed at one
operation, after the Mme 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 com*- off during the second week 20.05
For best 2 Horse W i ought Sub-soil Plow 5,00
“ 1 " Hill Side Plow UOO
“ 1 “ “Sweep." "Horae Hoe” and Culti-
vator, with A without Double Mould Boards,
on Hon Plow Stock, and combining the most
practical advantages—each 5.00
For be-t 1 Horse Colton Scraper 5.00
“ 1•• "Tieticher and Cotton Opener"
for opening the beds lor seeding, and raking
them oil 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 beats Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for san
dy Und 10.00
For best 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for sandy
land 5.00
For best 1 Horae Cast Mould Board Plow, for clav
laud 5.00
Same Premiums and amount offered on the samekinds
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 points on the face of the peri
phery for marking and spacing, from 9. 18,27
and 36 inches, the dropping of coni and seeds
of other crops in drill, from the hands of little
Negroes, and tested on the ground 10.00
For best Coni Planter 5.00
“ Corn and Cotton Harrow, or Gang Plow 5.00
For best and cheapest Land Level forHorizoutaliz
ing and Grade Ditching 6.00
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
use 5.00
For best Portable Horae 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 Horae
Power 10.00
For best Cotton Seed Huller 10.00
" “ " Crusher attached to the gin
(or gin stand) to crush the seed as they fail
from the gin, intended for mannrial purposes. 10.00
For best Cotton Seed Oil Expresser 20.00
“ Grain Thrasher 5.00
“ “ Fan 5.00
“ Com and Cob Crusher 5.00
Fur best Corn and Lob Shelter 5.00
Straw and Shuck Cutter 5.1 X)
“ 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. &c.—
the Engine to be in operation on tne hair
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 in the premium list.
While it will be the earnest desire and constant aim of
the same to encourage and promote all industrial inter
est *. the claims of Agriculture command our first regard
*ui, must secure our highest reward. In our veneration
of the implement that has conferred more happiness and
blessed the human family ia a greater ratio than any oth
er known to civilized uuhi, we shall bestow the “Great
Gold Medal," the highest reward of ihc "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
ofcvery cla-s of Agricultural Implements of the South
ern and Western States, to be represented in their inilu
ence and strength at the Fair of the “Cotton Planters’
Convention. of Georgia." With its endoraenicntof their
skill and enterprise success will follow reward.
Manufactures of Lebtiier.
For best Carriage Harness 10.00
“ Buggy " 5.00
“ Wagon “ ... 5.00
“ Bridie and Saddle 5.00
“ Lady’s do 5.(M)
“ Dozen Brogans 10.00
“ Pair Boots 5.00
“ best X doz. pair Gents’s Shoes 5.00
“ “ " " Ladies’ " 5.00
“ “ “ " Chiid’n’s “ 5.00
“ Traveling Trunk and Valise 5.00
For best and largest collection of Tanned Leather,
consisting ot Kips. Calf. Sole and Harness 15.00
For best side- Upper. Sole and Harness Leather. 5.00
For best half dozen Calf Skins 5.U0
" .sideoiidre-sed Whang Leather 5.00
" half doz. the—nl sheep Skins 5.00
•• “ " Goat " o.OU
“ specimen plantation tanned Leather for
plantation use 5.00
MANUFACTURES OF FABRICS.
Cotton. Wool. and Ikon.
For best bale Osnabnrgs, 8 oz. to yard, $5 00
“ “ Sheeting 5 ot)
“ “ Shirting 5 (X)
“ “ Kersey- 5 <K»
“ “ Stripes 500
“ “ Plain- 5 Oil
“ “ B< d-til’king, 5 (X>
“ Single Cotton Matress 5 00
“ Single Hair do 5 00
“ Sp ring do 500
“ Coil Cotton Rope. 5 on
•• t oil Plow Line--. 5 00
“ hili'dozen Horse Collars of Moss and
Bark each 5 00
For best Sample of Cotton Belting 5 (X)
For best Hale Cotton Sacking $5 00
•• Bale of Cotton 1 am 5 00
" Piece Plains, 10 00
“ Piece Satinetts aud Tweeds, each 10 00
For beat Piece Casi mere loot)
" Piece Lindseys and Kerseys, 10 (X)
“ .Piece Merge,’. 5 00
“ Piece plain Flannel, all wool 10 00
“ Piece Twilled do (hull’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
Seta 10 00
“ BedMcnd 10 (Ml
" bet of due Chairs 5 0<)
“ Set Common do 500
“ Invalid Chair sfti
“ Extension Dining Table 5 th)
“ Kitchen Table with Drawers, Lid,
• Shelves. Ac 10 00
“ Window Sash and Blinds 5 00
“ Panel door 5 00
• Tin ■ 1 Wire Safe 5 00
" Dozen -dar, Cvpress, Jnntperand Pine
Buckets ’ 5 00
For best dozen Water Cans with Bales and Covna
for field use 10 00
For best Georgia made Rifie 10 (XI
-• do do Shot Gun 10 00
•• Family Carriage, combining convent.
encc, safety and lightness 15 00
For best Top Buggy $lO DO
No Top Buggy ... 5 0()
“ Specimen ot Castingin Hollow-Ware... 5 (Xi
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 M are 5 00
“ Rail Road Car built iu 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
Und< r this head of Manufactures, the Convention will
award discretionary premiums on all artfcles of merit
and practical utility, not enumerated iu the above list
Chkmk vt Man, facti res, Oil*, Cements Minerass,
Ac.
For Uesi -p<>cur.en < old pressed Castor OIL.. $5 U 0
Fur R -1 -j ■ .".n-n Linseed, Lard and cotton Seed
Gil 5 00
For t>eet specimen Bituminous and Authacite
Coal, each 5 (X)
For best half Barrel Spirits Turpentine $5 (X)
" -[s cim.il Lime, Gvpenm, water-Cement
and Pearl Ash. half Bttrrel each 5 00
For best collection of Minerals 5 ot)
Mani facti kes on Marble and Stone.
For best Marble Monument and Mantel, each...slo (X)
specimen vl dozen) Brick 5 (X)
For best and lari, st exhibition of Stone-Ware... $5 (X)
For best Mill Rock for grinding corn 5 W
Clothing.
For best and largest exhibition of Ready-Made
Clothing manufactured in Georgia, and of
Southern Materials S2O (X)
For best Gentleman's Hat 5 HO
For best Negro do $5 (X)
“ and largest and greatest variety of Hats
manufactured in Georgia, aud of Southern ma
terial 10 00
Fine Arts.
For best Piano Forte, Southern made $5 00
•• Instrumental piece of Music adapted
• to th< same 5 00
“ Portrait by. and of a Georgian 10 00
“ Miniature by ai d ofa Georgian 10 IX)
“ Photograph by and of a Georgian 5 00
• Ambrotype by and of a Georgian 5 IX)
“ Daguerreotype of a Georgian 5 00
“ specimen of animal Painting in Oil
(original i and from nature . 10 00
For specimen Landscape from nature 10 00
“ do Fruit do do 10 (M
“ do same subjects in water colors each... 500
For best Painting by a pupil of any of the Schools
in Georgia 10 00
For best and most acceptable and practical plans,
illustrations, specincatione and estimates of
a "Southern Rural and Plantation Villa"—
embracing as follows: Proprietor’s dwelling,
collages lor Overseer and negroes, Barns for
every kind of stock, Gin-House and even- 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 50 00
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT!
For the largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced
upon 5 acres of land—the date of planting—de
tai. of cultivation—times plowed 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 af.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
on 5 acres—not less tlian S,(MM) lbs. per acre. . S2O 00
I For the largest crop ol bea Island Cotton, pro-
I duced from 5 acres—same requisitions—not
less than 2,(XM) lbs. per acre SSO 00
For the largest crop of Sea Island Cotton, from 1
acre—same requisitions—not less than 1,5t)0
lbs per acre S2O 00
For the largest crop of Indian Com, from 10 acres
of upland—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 1(X)
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 tiie largest crop of White Wheat, from 1 acre—
not less than 30 bushels —north of 32degrees
latitude—requisitions the same $lO (X)
For the largest crop of Wiiite Wheat, from 1 acre—
not less than 30 bushels—south of 32>j degrees
latitude—requisitions same $lO 00
For the largest crops of Red Wheat—the requisi
sitiotis same as tor White —and for each $lO 00
F.'i- the largest crop of Rye, for bread, from 1 acre
—not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same..s 500
For the largest crop of Rye, for grazing purposes—
not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same...s 5 00
For the largest crop of Barley, tor bread—not less
than 30 bushels $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Barley, forgrazing —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 Feas, from 1 acre—not
less than 21) bushels—requisitions same $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Ground Peas, from 1 acre—
not les- than 5o bushels—same requisitions... $5 00
For the largest crop of Sweet Potatoes, from 1 acre
not less than 4<X) 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, Ac., as above, with
the witnesses’ certificates lor the measurement of land,
pounds and bushels per acre—without which, the exhi
nitor cannot be a.lowed 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
“ “ “ “ “25 " 50 00
“ “ " “ “ 10 " “ “ " 25 00
“ “ “ " " 2 “ 10 00
“ “ “ “ "10 “ "Sea Island" 50 00
“ " “ “ “ 5 " * 25 00
“ “ " “ “ 2 “ “ “ “ 20 00
Cotton must be upon the Fairground, and the Uplands
bound with the "Iron Ties," or 1 loops.
SAMPLES OF CROPS.
For the best lot of Sample Stalks, with the cot ton
thereon, of the most productive varieties for
general cultivation $lO 00
For the best bushel of Bread Corn, with 6 ears for
sample ; 5 00
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 t lie 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 bweet Potatoes 10 00
For trie 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 tin: 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
table-, rai-etl and exhibited by one person—
described, labelled and written statement of
the system of culture—under the same restric
tion-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 an I climate—not. less
than 20 of the most approved varieties—la
belled and raised by one person—premium... 10 00
PRt ISPECTIVE PREMIUMS.
For the most thorough, successful and practical
periuieiital results, on 10 acres of laud, 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 Ihe discre
tion of this Convention and a full annual
report ol the same, made by a committee ap
pointed especially for the purpose above speci
tied —first report of these experiments to be
made al the Fair of iB60 —and a premium for
the first year, of SSO 00
For the best managedaud systematized Plantation
in Georgia—for its extent, capital invested,
number of hands employed—with full written
details—surveys ot the same, and plans of
houses —quaniity aud quality of live slock —
including’ every imuupnlatiuu and minutiae
thereof, of note” or merit—and reported by a
special committee 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—w ith a written essay up
on tiis management, system of agriculture, im
plement-. aud general plantation economy—
made at the -2d annual Fair in 1861—premium..200 00
To the cotton planter in Georgia who shall erect,
mid have in successful operation, upon hie
plantation, by the Fair of 1861, Henry’s cotton
spinning machinery, lor working up his cot
ton crop of the next year—and lull report of
result-, of profit, acc., to the Convention in
1862—a premium of 500 00
To any joint stock company that shall erect, in the
city of Macon, and nave iu successful operation by the
Fair of Wd. a Manufactory, exclusively for Southern
Plow -, w ith a capital stock ol $50,0W, this Convention
pledg t if to the amount ol SIO.(XX) worth of stock.
THE ORCHARD.
TANDAKD APPLE TREES WITH Flit lT OF SOfTHEKN ORI
GIN AND CI LTI KE.
For best lot and largest variety of labelled standard
Apple Trees of Southern origin, raised by the
exhibitor, with specimen- of the fruit of each
variety, as many a-po--ible of the Fall and
M inter fruits, with a full w ritten description,
character and history of each as practicabte,
given to the t ouventiou before tne premium
can be awarded $lO 00
For best half dozen standard Apple Trees of great
est excellence as w niter truit and keeping
qualities, with half dozen fruit of each variety
a- -peeimens. and same requisitions as before 10 (X)
For best single variety. Trees and Fruit, as
above, and requisitions same $5 (X)
For best lot and largc-t variety of Fall and Winter
Apples on exhibition aud raised by same per
son. with one bushel ot each variety 10 00
For best lot of halfdozen varieties of winter Apples
of most excellence and keeping qualities, with
one bushel of each variety on exhibition and
raised by same individual 10W)
DWARF APPLE TREES.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as standard Apples aud Trees.
PEARS.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as Dwarf and standard Apple Trees aud Fruit.
Qt INCES. Ac.
For best exhibition of this fruit with full written
detail of keeping, Ac., made by exhibitor to
Convention $5 00
For best 1 dozen Oranges 5 (XI
For best one dozen Lemons $5 (X)
•• specimen of any other Southern Fruit
of excellence not named above 5 00
THE VINEYARD.
For best conducted, most productiveand practicab
ly cultivated Vineyard iu 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 halfdozen bottles of Wine from each vari
ety of Grape, as specimens of the production
ofsaid Vineyard, with date of the Vintage ot
each SSO 00
For best second Vineyard w ith same requisitions,
Ac., as before 30 00
WINES AND CORDIALS.
For best one bottle Wine, any variety 5 00
“ and largest exhibition ofWines by same
person with oue bottle as a specimen of each,
pure inlet 30 00
For best oue bottle Cordial of any variety 5 00
•• and Jargi st 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.
best, longest cultivated anti most extensive
edge in Georgia, of Osage Orangcot .ny
other plant, with description of age, best
met hoe of planting, trimming and training
the Hedge .......... $lO 00
zor nest and large t exhibition of Hedge punts
ol any variety e 1 ” 00
FLORKT-LTUIIE.
For best collection aud largest exhibition of Green
House Plants by one person,labelled and de
scribed —slo
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 $5 00
j “ Mutton Hams 500
“ Saddle of Mutton 5 00
. Exhibitors must state fully, in writing, to the Conven
' tion, the mode of pickling, curing and preserving the
Meats.
i DAIRY.
For the best Jaj of fresh Butter 10 pounds or more,
Georgia made, $5 00
For best Cheese 5 00
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 5 00
“ 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 00
Vinegar ... 500
“ Cider" sgallons 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 “ample of any variety $5 (X)
“ lot of 1 dozen Jars* Pickles of different
varieties 10 (X)
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 Jara hermetrically seated
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 anA Veg
etables 5 (X)
A full written statement of formula, &c., 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
“ It) 'do Woolen Carpeting 5 (X)
" Hearth Rug, Woolen 5 00
“ Rag Rug 5 00
“ spe*cimen of Rag Carpeting 5 00
“ Wool Coverlid 5 00
“ Cotton Comforts 5 00
For best Imitation Marseilles $5 00
“ Woven Counterpane 500
“ second best Woven Counterpane 5 (X)
" 10 yards Woolen Jeans 5 00
“ 10 do Cotton do 5 00
" 5 do Linen Shirting 500
" 5 do Cotton do SGO
“ 5 do Linen Diaper 500
“ 5 do Cotton Diaper 500
SEWING THREAD.
For best specimen Silk Thread $5 00
“ do Linen do 500
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 (X)
For best specimen on Child's Dress $5 00
" 2d best sp’meu on Child's Dress 5 00
“ design for Frame 10 Oo
FRENCH EMBROIDERY.
For best specimen on Ladies’ Dress $lO 00
“ 2d best specimen ladies’ Dress 5 00
" specimen on Child's Dress 5 00
“ 2d best specimen Child's Dress 5 00
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 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 00
“ 2d do do do do 500
For best Specimen in Worsted (|uilt $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 >4 Hose 5 00
“ do do do Flax do 500
" do do do do X' do 500
" do do do Cotton do 5 00
For best specimen Cotton X Hose $5 00
“ do Woolen do 5 00
" do do X do 5 (X>
" do Child’s Hose 5 00
CROCHET WORK.
For best Tidy $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 t ap $5 00
" do do Head dress 5 00
“ do do Riding Hat 5 00
BEAD VEST PAPER AND SHELL WORK.
For the handsomest Bead Work $5 00
For best specimen of Paper Flowers 5 (X)
For best specimen Shell Work $5 00
HAIR WORK.
For best specimen in Flowers $5 00
“ do do Bracelet 5 00
" do do Necklace 5 00
For best specimen in Pin $5 00
“ do do Chain 5 00
ORNAMENTAL.
For handsomest Fly Brush $5 (X)
“ 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 at d Importation
approved by the Convention.
| In 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 beet 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. 3 years old 15.00
For best Filly. 2 vears old $15.00
“ Mare of any age, with Colt at hereide 20.00
BLACK HAWK.
For best Stallion owned in Georgia $20.00
Mare " " 20.00
For 2nd beet Mare, owned in Georgia 15.1 X)
For best Marc of any age, with Colt at her side.. .$20.00
ANY BREED.
For best Mare. 6 vears old SIO.OO
b" " 4*" " 10.00
•• Filly 3 “ “ 10.00
“ “ 2 “ “ 5.00
" “ 1 “ “ 5.00
For best Stallion, 6 vears 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 25.1X1
For the largest number of Mares, (not less than 5)
with their produce, owned & exhibited on the
ground, bv 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 bona tide sates 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, <fcc., Ac.,
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, (age same) Georgia raised.. 15.00
For second best pair of Mares, Georgia raised,
age same 20 OO
For best single harness Mare, open to the world
(age same) 10.00
For 2nd best single harness Mare, open to the
world (age same) 5.00
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... 10.00
CARRIAGE HORSES.
For best pair Carriage Ilorses, not over 6years old,
and raised in Georgia 10.00
For best single harness Horae,same requisition.. .SIO.OO
For best saddle Horae, same requisition 5.00
In the clasiftcation of Brood. Harness and Saddle
Mares, mdirldual tjccallence in pointsof size, symmetry,
action, dis osition and workiug qualities, will be the
standard of merit and value, without regard to btuod or
speed. It being the interests aud policy of the Agricul
turists of this age, vO 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,
mu-t 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, aim an enclosed
Amphitheatre for public exhibition of stock (but no lia
bility for injury 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 Convent ion S2O.(X>
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 bn ported Jennet, with Certificates ap
proved bv the Convention 20.0
For 2nd best‘lmported Jennet, with Certificate ap
proved by the Convention, 10
abest Jennet, Georgia raised
MULES.
I For best team of 6 Mules, Ga. raised... $20.00
‘ “ 4 15.00
“ pair of “ " “ 10.00
" single “ “ “ 10.00
For 2d best single “ “ “ 5.00
For 2d best Mute, two years old. Georgia raised.. .SIO.O
For 2d best Mule, one year old, Georgia raised... 5.00
CATTLE—DEVONS—IST CLASS.
For best Imported Bull S2O.(M
! “ " Cow MO
“ Bull. 4 years old 15.0.
“ " 3 •• “ 15.00
“ “ 2 “ “ 10.00
“ “ 1 “ " 5.00
I For best Cow, 4 years old, or more. $20.00
I “ “ 3 " " 15.0)
“ Heifer, 2 years old 10.0)
“ 1 “ “ 5.00
| “ Cow, of any age, with Calf at her side.... 20.00
AYERSHIRE— 2nd CLASS.
I For best Imported Bull $20.00
“ " Cow 20.00
“ Bull, 4 years old 15.00
“ 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 bes.t imported Cow s'-0 00
DLTtHAMS—FOURTH CLASS
For best Bull, any age $lO 00
“ Cow do do , 20 00
“ 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 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 $lO Oo
Bulls of neither being desirable by practical and ex
p rienced breeders for perpetuating good cattle, no pr -
miums are offeaed for Bulls in this class.
WORK OXEN.
For best yoke of Oxen, working qualities to be
tested on the ground during the Fair... .... .$lO 00
For 2d beet single yoke, working qualities, to be
tested on the ground during the Fair $5 (HI
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
SHKEP —FIRST —CLVSS —FINE WOOL. —SAXONS.
For best pen containing Buck. Ewe and Lamb or
lambs S2O 00
SPANISH MERINO.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs sls (X)
FRENCH MERINO.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
SILLCLAN 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 (50or more) S2O IH)
To be sold in Macon during the Fair.
DEEP. PARK.
For the best Park of tame Deer in Georgia, not less
than ten head S2O 00
“WINE—LARGE BREED —FIRST CLASB.—CHESTER.
For best Boar, 2 years 01d.................... ... 10 00
“ do 1 do do 10 (H)
Sow 2 do do 10 (H)
“ do 1 do do 10 00
For best Sow 2 years old or over,M’ithl itter of Pigs,
not less than 6 sls 00
For best pen of Pigs, not less than 4 and 3 months
old 500
SMALL BREED —SECOND CLASS. —WHITE SUFFOLK.
Premiums sa.ae 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 Prem’.
unis awarded in this as for the First and 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 tlie Judges
on Swine.
FAT HOGS—FOURTH CLASS.
For best pen fat Hogs, not less than 5. age to be con
sidered $lO (H)
For 2d best pen, age to be considered 5 (X)
For heaviest single Hog, age to be considered, rais-
ed in Georgia « $lO (X)
Exhibitors of Cattle, Sheep and Swine, in all coses,
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 nistorv, breed
and age of the animal, when practicable; tho system ol
fe<ding and fattening; lie food consumed; kinffi 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 (X)
" do Shanghae do 5 (X)
" do Brahma, do 5 (H)
“ do Poland do 5 (X)
“ do Black Spanish do 5 (X)
“ do Bantam do 5 (M)
“ do Ttirkies 5 00
“ do China Geese 5 00
" do Hong Kong Geese 5 00
For best pen Canada Geese $5 (X)
“ do Common do 500
“ do White Swan Geese 500
“ do Black Swan do 5 (JO
“ do Muscovy Ducks 5 (X)
“ do Puddle do 500
" do White Top-Knot Ducks 5 00
“ do Pea-Fowls 500
“ do Guinea Fowls 5 (M)
For the best aud 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 1860.
Individuals paying Five Dollars shall lie members for
one year aud 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 aud minor male children under eighteen
years old, and cards will be furnished by the Treasurer
io each member, embracing also, the names of each
availing themselves of this privilege.
The public will be admitted at Fifty Cents every day
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, aud the Editors of the I‘Mlcal
Press ol the Southern states, who have manifested an in
terest uud sympathy with the great cuds and objectsol
this Convention, will be admitted free to all the privileges
of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members of their
families, aud badges furnished them at the Secretary’s
Office.
All Editors and Editresses of the Agricultural Press of
the Southern States, are especially united to all the privi
leges ol 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 sot
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, 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 exhibitorsat 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 takingthem 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 01 animal will be allowed to compete for
more than one premium, nor taken away when entered
for a premium, before I lie close of the Fair, and no pre
mium will be paid in any case in violation of this rule.
Tlie Judges will make their reports on Thursday, the
20th December, and on Friday, the 21st. The
AWARD OF PREMIUMS
1 Willi be made from the Executive Stand at 10 o’clock.
SALE OF STOCK
I Wiil be made on Friday, the 21st.
TRIAL OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
I Will be made on Thursday, the 13th, tho second week of
I the Fair.
POLICE.
i An efficient Police of the Convention, aided by that
| of the City of Macon, under the Chief Marshal, wifi be
1 on the grounds during the entire exhibition, topreserve
! order.
ANNUAL ADDRESS
Will lx> delivered on Wednesday, theothof December,
at the Executive Stand on tlie Fair Ground and on Wed
nesday of each subsequent week an Addn -a will be de
livered by distinguished Agriculturists of the Southern.
States.
, N. B.—All persons having business with theCoiiven-
1 tion, or wishing information not herein given, will en
' quire of the "Secretary of the Cot ton Planters' Conven
tion,” Perry. Houston county, Georgia, until the 12th ot
November, afterwards at Macon Ga.
By order of the President,
HOWELL COBB.
. -
The officers of this Convention, being advised by
i Messrs. Octavus Cohen & Co., of Savannah, that they
I are importing direct from Calcutta a cargo of bagging,
■ which will arrive some time in March, do earnestly urge
j the cotton planters of Georgia, and of the adjoining
States, to purchase from them a supply of bagging for
the next crop—it lieing 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, aud 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
-1 ry of State Industrial Fairs in this country.
SECOND WEEK
Will be devoted to the Agricultural and Horticultural
; Departments; and the
' ‘ THIRD WEEK
1 Will close the exhibition, with a great array and dis
-1 -play of the Live Stock of the Southern and Western
States.
7’"
Professional €orbs.
Oil. R. H. NISBCT.
I OFFICE on Cherry Street, over Greer & Freeman's.—
Heeidence ou the Hui iii front of the Blind A®} Inm
feb2od - : '
A. P. COLLINS,
C 1 T Y PHYSICIAN,
OFFICE on Third Street, next door to R. W. Phillips'
Negro Mart. oct 2 d
DR. EMERSON
HAS RETURNED. OFFICE OVER BLACKSHEAR’S.
oct 8 d-lw
DR. R. H NISBET.
/AFFICE on Cherry Street, over Freeman's Provision
' ResTdekCT on the “Hill,” in front of the Female Col
ege. l° ct 3 **°J
j7c~ MoREYNOLDS,
dentist,
ZGORNIR of Mulberry and Second streets, above La
nier House, over Methodist Book Store. All opera
, lions warranted. [alay 31
I«. W. li.WEKSO.N, »• It. S.
| DENTIST, Cggß>
OPPOSITE LANIER HOUSE.
feb 11 d-ly
' DOCTORS
SMITH & HOLT,
' PRACTICING PHYSICIANS
MACON, GA.
OFFICE,—Over Greer & Freeman's. RESIDENCE.-
' Dr. Smith at J. B. Rbss’, Dr. Holt, in Vineville.
i feb 1 d-ly ,
TdbTa pierce,
IIOMCEOPATH,
OFFICE IN WASHINGTON BLOCK
feb 1 d-ly __
Dr. C. J. Roosevelt,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN.
Residence and Office. confer Walnut and Third Streets.
.V. 1 (' ON, GE OR GIA.
June 16-
| *l>R. 81. A. Ifii/i TxIUP.K,
H AVING spent a portion of three successive years in
. this city,during which time he has limited hisprac-
I tice almost exclusively to Surgery, now respectfully off
! ers his per vices to the citizen* of Macon and surround
ins country, in all the branches of his profession. Oilice
on the South East Corner of 3d and Cherry streets, over
Mr. Asher Ayres’ new Grocery Store. May 10
DOCTORS
McDonald & van giesen
DENTISTS.
OFFICE IN WASHINGTON BLOCK, WEST SLDE.2
feb2d-lv_ _____
A CARD.
l» AMU ELT. BAILEY, Esq., having returned to Ma-
O con to reside, th® undersigned lave formed a part
nership and will practice Law in the U. S. Oourts at Sa
vannah and Marietta, in the Supreme Court of Georgia,
in the Courts of the Macon and Oeinulgee Circuits, and
in other counties when specially employed. Oilice three
doors below Telegraph Building, up Stairs.
SAMUEL T. BAILEY.
WM. K. DeGRAFFENRIED.
; Messenger & Citizen copy 4t may Bd_
J. F. BASS,
at t o r n e y a t la w .
MACON, OA.
OFFICE in Triangular Block, 2nd St., over Bearddn &
Gaines’ Shoe Store. feb 22 d-ly*
RIVERS rV SPAN LEV,
Attorneys at 1.aw,.... I RVVINTI)N, G a.,
WILLPRACTICE IN THE OC MI'LG EE «t SOUTHERN
CIRCUITS.
jona. rivers. ' [ffeb 29d-ly*] Bolin a. staxley
CULVERHOUSE <f: ANSLEY,
Attorneys at Law,
Knoxville and. Ft. \ alley, Ga.
G. P. Culverhouse. - F. A. Ansley
Knoxville. Ft. A alley.
oct 1!) d Im
JOHN A. NELSON,
Warehouse Sf General Commission Merchant,
East Macon, G-a.,
TTTHLL ATTEND. PERSONALLY, to the Sale and
' V Storagcof Cotton, Bacon, Grain, and all other pro
duce cousiguedto him. Also, to the tillingall orders lor
Bagging, Rope and Family Supplies. feb. 1
ZU’. _£ L-I±232CD2E37.^•sT:•SL■IC 1, ,
Upholsterer and Mattress Maker,
On Colton Avenue, Opposite Ross, Coleman <t Ross, Ma
con. Ga.
Paper Hanging in all its branches done to order at short
notice,Lounges,Couches,Springand Hair Mattresses mad
to order: old ones done up. Old Furniture neatly re
paired and varnished. Curtains put up, Carpets and Oil
C1..:), lai.l. _ f. b 2s d
THE GEORGIA,
BAR AND BILLIARDS,
Macon, Georgia.
A. PATTERSON R- »• NEWCOM
Feb 1.
book binding.
TACKSONBARNES manufactures to order every de
ej scription of BLANK AC< OUNT BOOKS, and BINDS
in any style desired. Magazines. Law, Music and Mis
cellaneous Books. CLERKS’ RECORD and DOCKEI
BOOKS, with or without PRINTED FORMS, and war
ranted best quality paper.
Engineers’profile paper made from the best English
drawing to any length or width.
All ortlers from the country promptly and carefully at
tended to. Office, No. 13 Cotton Avenue.
feb 1 -ly
Hardeman Ac Sparks,
Warehouse & Commission Aierchants,
MACON, «A.,
'AW\\ WILL give prompt attention to the selling and
storing of cotton, and to the filling of orders
fc— - -for Plantation and Family supplies, and hope,
by strict attention to business, and with our long expe
rience, to give general satisfaction to all that may ia\oi
ns with their patronage. Liberal advances made when
reouired THOS. HARDEMAN, Sr.
Aug 13-d OVID G. SPARKS.
OITV HOTEL
7ALLAHASSE2, FJLA.
J. L. DEMILLY, Proprietor.
Stage Office kept at this Hotel. feb 1 d
GREAT INDUCEMENT
TO THOSE WHO DESIRE
i ELEGANTROOMS.
! S. CORC ELI US,
Commerce St., below Exchange Hotel, Monl
gomery, Alabama.
Is prepared to do everything in the
Paper Hanging Business!
Tn Just as Handsome a style as Fresco Painting can he
done. To be done in
GOLD -A-ISTID VELVET,
And all other colors to suit the taste.
(HK A HAKBLE PAPERS,
TI7HICH can be Varnished, and of which I keep a
VV large assortment constantly on hand.
As to my competency in business, I refer to the follow -
ing well known genllemen for whom I have done work:
Col. Isaac Croom, at Greensboro; Col. C. T. Pollard,
at Montgomery ; E. A. Blount and R. It. Pool. Marion ;
Dr. Robert Johnson and Capt. L. P. Weaver, at Selma.
For reference apply at the Lanier House, Macon, Ga.,
to Messrs. Logan Co.
1 take pleasure in giving the following certificate:
Montgomery, Ala., December 28,1858.
I take very great pleasure in recommending Mr. S.
Corcelius as' a paper hanger, he has done work for me at
mv residence in this city, and has given me entire sat
sfaction. CHAS. T. POLLARD.
march 15 d-ly
1). C. HODGKIN'S & SONS,
MANUEACTURKRS OF
I CrTTnxriS
AND DEALERS IN
Every Snorting Article,
MULBERRY STREET, MACON, G A.
feb 1 d-ly.
Servants 'Vv r a,nt.ecL
AT THE
LANIER HOUSE.
, OF
LOGAN & MEARA.
sept 25—d
liisuruncc (Companies.
INSURANCE AGENCY. _
r pilE undersigned Agent Is prepared to cover any des
cription of property, in the following named First
1 Class Companies:
xEtna Insurance Company, Conn.
Phoenix Insurance Company, Conn.
North America Fire Insurance Company, Conn.
State Fire Insurance Company, Conn.
LaFavette Fire Insurance Company, Brooklyn.
Losses promptly adjusted by
May 2H- RICHARD CURD, Agent.
$3307000.
FEARS & PRITCHETT,
AGENTS FOR
The Selma Insurance and Trust Company,
Located at Selma, Ala.
Organized in 1856.
Capitol Stock, all'paid in, $3110,00000
Cash premium on hand 30.000 00
$330,000 00
M . M. SMITH, President.
R. Lapsley, Secretary.
Refkresce.— E. A. i 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
the list of Stockholders in the above Company, that the
Company is safe, and deserving patronagxj. Ke 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, all things being equal.
May 4.1800- FEARS & PRITCHETT.
FIRE RISKS ONLY TAKEN.
GIRAIID FIRE AND M ARENE
INSURANCE < OMPANY,
PHILADELPHIA.
CASH CAPITAL, $200,000
JOET. JONE.sr, Presidmit.
A. S. Gillett, Vice Prest. Jas. B. Alvord, Sec.
feb 1 d-ly T. R. BLOOM, Agent. Macon.
Continental Insurance Company,
OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
Cash Capital s &OO,OOO—Assets July Ist,
1860, $906,601,85 Liabilities, sl6,-
514,37.
INSURES Buildings, Merchandize, Household Furni
ture, Kents, Leases, and other insurable property at
the usual rates. ‘ Three-fourths of the nett profits of the
business of this Company are divided annually to the
holders of Its policies in scrip bearing interest, which
scrip will he redeemed as rapidly, and to the extent that,
the piofits accruing to the policy holders exceed the sum
, of $50.'.000. GEO. T. HOPE. President.
H. 11. Lamport, Secretary. T. K. BLOOM,
feb 1 d-ly Agent, Macon.
incorporated !K6O!
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
or
HA RTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
Capital and Assetts - ---$937,708.00,
[JOLICIES 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. Caniphcll, Agent,
OF THE WELL KNOWN
Home Insurance Comp’v,
OF NEW YORK, x
(7.4 SU CA PIT AL $ 1,000,000-NC7f PL US over $400,000.
And the
PARK INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK.
CASH 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 Companiesissued and losses promp
ly adjusted by E. J. JOHNSTON, Agent,
feb 1 d-ts Macon, Ga.
Fire and Life Insurance Agencv.
r TTHE Subscriber Is Agent for the following first class
A Insurance <lompanies:
Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
Southern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Auguota inwiiruiwp mid Banking Company.
Unity Fire Insurance Company, oi London.
Applications received, Policies issued and Losses ad
justed by [feb 1 d-ly] J. M. BOARDMAN.
CHARTER OAK FIRE
AND
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Hertford, Conn.
CASH CAPITAL 300,000 DOLLARS.
Joseph H. Sprague, Sec'y. Raph Gillet, Prest.
feb 1 d-ly T. R. BLOOM, Agent, Macon.
ITER. JACOB DINKLER,
IVOR the past six years engaged with Henry Horne,
.1 Esq., in the bakii.g 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
pokes, gotten up in the beat style of the culinary art,
snd of the best material. He is determined not to be
Curpassed.
Uni ties furnished at short notice. A share of public
patronage solicited. J. DINKLER.
Macon, Sept. 5, 1860-d3m
“JlaKUMii <lcm modes Faresiemie.”
Ixzliss ElizeUbeLli Kilts
HAS the pleasure to announce that she will open on
the stti of OCTOBER, at the store formerly occu
pied by Mrs. Dessau, and adjoining Messrs. John N.
Kein & Co’s., a lull and complete stock of
MILLINER!' GOODS,
Consisting in part of Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers. Rib
bons, Head-Dresses, Dress C aps, Caiffures. Head Netts,
Velvets, Japanese Fiats, Ruches, Blond Edgings, Dress
Trimmings, Thread Laces, Gimps, Gilt Braid and Gold
Trimming, Belts, etc., etc., of the latest and richest de
signs, ami 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, from time
to time, make its appearance.
The DRESS MAKI NG Department, which will be
presided over by an experienced and competent assist
ant, will be so conducted in all its details, that it can
not fail, she trusts, to give entire satisfaction to all who
may favor her w ith their patronage. [oct 3j
LOOK AT THIS!!
A FTER this date, we shall refuse to till any orders for
1 Y lumber, unless accompanied with the Cash. And ;
all lumber sent to our Factory to be dressed, will not be !
delivered until settled for. We are determined to spend '
no more of our time in running after small accounts.— i
We do not desire to give any oflence to any of our pat- ■
r >ns, and hope we shall not do so, by adopting the course '
as above. We have been informed of late, of the enor
mous increase in the boot and shoe t rade of our city, '
and it is not surprising to us, for we wear out our shoes
iu dunning. I’lease send your orders written in ink, and
properly signed, accompanied w ith the Cash, and we
shall be happy to wait upon you.
D. B. A J. W. WOODRUFF,
Proprietor* of tke Eirterpri* Planting Ml
April 21-dtf
AT AND BELOW
COST!
MEN'S Double Sole and Upper W. P. Boots, at cost; I
“ “ “ Boots, at cost;
“ Pump and Stitch Boots, at cost;
“ Calf and Patent Congress Gaiters, at cost;
Boys' and youths’ Boots, Shoes and Gaiters at cost;
Children's thick and thin Shoes,
Also, a larire stock of Copper Toed Shoes,
Ladies’ Congress and Lace Gaiters, at cost;
“ Kid and Morocco Boots, “
“ Wellington Boots, “ “
Misses Shoes all stylesand qualities,
Negroes Shoes, a large stock at cost.
The above goods and'various other styles too ntimer- |
ous to mention will be sold at and below COST for
CASH. L. L. BRICKfIOUSE & CO
oct 12 d Triangular Block. Macon, Ga.
•Tus-it JE&eceivod
AND FOR SALE LOW.
(GOAL OIL, perfectly colorless and odorless.
J Burning Fluid and Lamp Oil of Bitperior quality.
Potash and Peurlash 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 1
1 females.
Dr. Branham's Liver and Dyspeptic Medicine by the '
quantity, lor sale low to Druggists and Country Mer- '
chants and the trade generally.
J.-V/" All of the above to be had at the reliable Drug
and Chemical Store of GEORGE PAYNE.
Macon, Ga., Sept. 25.
Rope
' T. (h t COILS and Half Coils Richardson's “Hemp Leaf”
<J ” v Rope, ;
250 COILS Machine Rope, other brands,
10ft “ Hand Made Hope, for sale by
Sept 7- BOWDRE <t ANDER-ON
Musical Card.
WE are again prepared to commence our Musical In
structions from the 15th of September inst I
Sept 13- 11. L. & S. A. SCHREINER
Kailroai)
AY 4IXl*R fcs r
ON, and after this uute. May loth, Harnden's
in connection with the Adams Express Com pre ' !
will run Express on both night and day train
con & Western Rail Road. } aius ’ over Ma-
Freight for way stations will be sent by the dav
only. Freight for Atlanta, Chattanooga,
Knoxville, &c„ sent by both trains. The day E»nl e
?el^k a p. M°’ CI3Ck ’ P ’ andthelli h riit K
Freight called for between 11 and 12 o’clock X v
between 5 and 6 o’clock, P. M. ’ " ■’ an(l
May 10- L. H. POWERS, Agent
Macon & Western Railroad.
j»ww awg ffgfejgi
ON and after Wednesday, April 4tn, Passenger Train.
of this Road will be rua as follows: 0 " lk
Leave .Macon at 12.00 night and at 1.45 p M
Arrive at Atlanta at .7.15 a. m. and al 7.151\ s '
Leave Atlanta at 12 night and at 2.15 r s
Arrive at .Macon at 7.15 a. m. and at 7.45 p. M
The Night Trains will not be tun on Sundays. ’
The 12.00 night train from Macon, connects at Atlan
ta with train of Western & Atlantic Hail Road, leaving
Atlanta at 10.20, a. m., with Georgia R. 11. at 9.05 a. m°
and Atlanta <fc M est Poin R. R. at 10.10 a. m.
The 1.45 p. m.. train from Macon, connects with train
of W. it A. R. R., leaving Atlanta at 8.00 r. m. with Ga
R. R. at 8.40 p. m. and Atlanta & West Point R. K. at
H. 30 a. m.
Each train of the Western & Atlantic R. R. connect-*
at Chattanooga with trains for Memphis, Nashville New
Orleans, ami ail points West, and at Dalton witii trains
for Knoxville and all points North.
Travelers will find this the shortest,quickest and most
pleasant route to the North as well as the
Virginia 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
tannery of the most picturesque character.
Time from Mncon to New York by train leaving at
145 p. m., 61 hours, by 12 night train 6,‘>Js> hours. C|o f e
connections by both trains at all points beyond Atlanta.
Fare to Netv York, $33 00; Philadelphia, $"100; Balti
more, $29 00; Washington, S2B 00; Richmond, $27 ott •
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 Newbern, s2l 35, for Pulaski Allmn and Red and
Blue Sulphur Springs.
To Salem, $23 lOfor Roanoke Red Sulphur, Red Sweet,
Allum and Salt Sulphur and Greenbrier White Sulphm
Springs.
To Big Tunnell, $22 35, for Montgomery White Sul
phur, Yellow Sulphur, Alleghany, Salt Sulphur, Red
Sulphur, and Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. A
branch road of runs to the Montgomery White
Sulphur Springs, where ample provisions will be made
to accommodate 1000 guests. A daily line of Coacho
leaves this point for all the principal Springs, including
the Greenbrier White Sulphur.
Baggage checked to New York; for other points
checks will be given to Knoxville, thence to any point
desired.
Fare to New Orleans. S2B 00 time through 58 hours.—
nly-four hours less than by any other route. .
ALFRED L. TYLER,
May 11—d-ts Superintendent.
Central Rail Road.
Change of Schedule.
ON and after Sunday, February 26th 1860, the Train?
will run as follows:
Leave Savannah 10.05 a. M., 1.30 P. m and .1.10 r. m
Arrive at Macon 8.55 a. m. ami 11.05 r. m
Arrive at Augusta 6.30 a. m. and 6.35 r. m
Arrive at Milledgeville 12.30 r. m
Leave Macon lo.tlO a. m. and 10.00 p. m
Arrive at Savannah... 7.29 a. m., 7.45 r. M and 10.40 P. m
Arrive at Augusta 6.36 a. m. and 6.35 r. m
Leave Augusta 12.30. a. m. and 2.15 r. m
Arrive at Savannah 7.29 a. m. and 10.40 r. m
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. m., connecting with 10
a. m., Macon train to Augusta.
Passengers taking the 2.15 p. m. train at Augusta
will leave Milieu 5.50 p.m., and arrive ut Savannah 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 with no
detention at Macon.
Passengers for Atlanta, or points beyond, on Western
& Atlantic Rail Road, will leave Savannah on the 1 hi
p. in. train ; fur 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.
Passengers from Augusta, for South-Western Georgia,
should take the 12.30 a. m. train to avoid detention at
Macon. Those for Columbus, Montgomery, &<•.., 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, Ac., and at Millen
with Augusta and Savannah Rail Road to Augusta and
the north ; at Savannah with tho tri-weekly steamships
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, anti passengers will have no detention at Au
gusta or Millen, as heretofore.
GEO. W. ADAMS, Geu'l Sup’t.
February 24th, 1860—d
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. ”
SOUTH-WESTEKN RAIL ROAD
TWO DAILY TRAINS BETWEEN MACON AND CO
LIMBUS.
Leave Macon 9.45 A. M. and 11.50 P. M.
Arrive 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 8.56 A. M. and 9.05 I*. 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 P. M
Arrive at Macon 5.26 I*. 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 th<
Eufaula Line, connect daily with Albany Mail Train at
Smithville, No. 10 S. W. R. R. The Road will be op™
to Hatcher's, on the Eufaula Line, 15 miles west of t'ntli
bert on the 15th of March next,
Leave Coleman at 11.45 A. Y
Leave Morris at 11.3 mA. M.
Arrive at Smithville, at 3.01 r. M
Leave Smithville, at 3.x, P M.
Arrive at Cuthbert, at 5.51 P. M.
Arrive at Coleman o. is I*. M.
Arrive at Morris fi.57 p. M.
Making the connection with 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 from Albany to Tallahassee. Bain
bridge, Thomasville &c.
Coaches and Hacks make a daily connection v ith
the 1 rains at Coleman lor Fort Gaines, and at .Morri?
for Eufaula.
Hacks run six times a week from Fort Valiev to Per
ry, Haynesville and Hawkinsville, and tri weekly to
Knoxville, Ga.
Passengers for 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 POWERS
Eug'r A Sup’t.
Macon, Feb. 29th, 1860.
Temporary Hemoval
or
L. D. WILCOXSON & CO.’S
CARRIAGE DEPOSITOR Y.
IN consequence of having sold our old stand to (lie La
. nier House Company, we have moved our business
location to the Store above llowdre it- Anderson's, on the
corner of Cotton Avenue and Cherry street, where we will
continue the Carriage business until next tall, when we
will occupy a new and commodious Carriage Warehouse,
now iu 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 Carriages, and other goods, than we can covt-niently
store in onr 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
tiie establishment, and respectfully invites all his *>ld
friends ami customers, and all others who trade in this
i market, to give us a call. May 16-
Teiinessee Bacon and Lard.
Qn Mini LBS. Choice Tennessee Sides, Hams and
shoulders,
Iftft Cans Tennessee Leaf Lard, just received and fo'
sale by [Sept 10] McCALLIE & JONES
NEW“GOODS.
The subscriber is now receiving his Stock of
jy’nll O.XXCL "Winter
g o o r> s,
Which will be sold as LOW as any House in the tovni
His Friends and Hie Public
are requested to call and judge for themselves.
Sept 19. iB6O- _ GEO. W. PRIt h.
EAST TENNESSEE VALLEJ
HA Y.
TIMOTHY,
AUXI> CLOVKK.
WTE are now prepared to fill orders, to almost any l \ I
I I V tent, for this desirable HAY. neatly put up m 9
shipping order, and will be sent to any point 1,1 ' I
j South, at short notice. This Hay is supposed to tout. ■ ■
I a greater amount of nutriment, ami less ‘mitoxi ■
I growth, than any other grown in the South or west. *
We respectfully solicit orders accompanied " *•“ al '
i and promise our best efforts to please all who ma> 1 •
ronlze tts. R. M. M'PHERSON A ‘
Sept 19-d3m Knoxville, Gnu. ■
JOIIIN L.
HAS RECEIVED HIS USUALLARGE SCTP 1 - 1
! Fall and Winter Clothing
COMPRISING ALL THE
NEW AM) DJEMIKAKI-l-
Together with a full stock of FURNISHING GOODS
Trunks, Ha aes Valices, Carpet Bags and
I UMBRELLAS.
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