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First Annual Fair
or THI
COTTON PLANTERS’ CONTENTION
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA.
To be fce?4,Jor three weeks, iuthecily of Macon,be
trinnuiy on first mohdaT in December, 18450.
HOWELL COBB, President, Perry, Hongton Co ; '
NATHAN BASS, I*7 r*ce President, Macon, Bibb
county;
J AMES V. JONHS, 'DI I ice- President, Herndon, I
Burke county:
S 11. J. MSTiil XK, Secretary, Perry, Houston
county.
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES.
Agricultural Implements.
For best Wrought Iron Plow Stock, with themost
economical plan of attaching the different and
greatest variety of Plows used and employed
by the Cotton Planter SIO.OO
For best wrought Iron Plow Slock, with Coulter
Plow, for breaking New Ground, Cane Brake
and prairie lands 8.00
For beet 51 Horse Double Mould Board, for open
ing trenches or water furrows for manur
ing.Jte 10.00
For the beet Single Horse Double Mould Board,
for opening trenches or w ater furrows, for ma
uuriug. 5.00
best Two Horse Gang Plows, wit h a right and
a left hand Mould Board of Steel and a' Venter
Double Board or Shot el. 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 Oil during tjie second week 2005
For best 2 Horse Wiougbt Sub-soil P10w.......... 3.00
“ 1•• Hillside Plow 000
" 1 “ • Sweep.'’"Horse Hoe” and Culti-
vator, with & without Double Mould Boards,
ou Iron Plow Stock, and combining the most
practical advantages—each 5.00
For best 1 Horse Cotton Scraper 5.00
“ I “ “Treacher and Cotton Opener”
for <k>etiuig the beds for seeding, and » iking
them off at the same operation 5.00
For be-’. •Guano bower” and "Cotton Seed Plan
ter”—this implebiunt must For best 2 Horse
Cast Mould Board Plow.for clay land 10.00
For best 2 Horse Cast Mould Board I’low, for san
dy land 10.00
For le-st 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for sandy
land.... 5.00
For b st 1 Horse C:u»t Mould Board Plow, for clay
land 5.00
Same Premium- and amount offered on the same kinds
of Cast Iron and Steel Mould Board Plows, and same
lauds.
be offered for its economy and perfect applica
biiitv to the capacity of t he negro, and its prac
tiealutilicv tested on the Fair Ground 10.00
For beat A most acceptable "Wheel Spacer or Dib
bler.” with diamond edge, periphery & adjust
ing diamond edgepoints 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 Com Planter 5.00
Corn and Cotton Harrow, or Gang Plow 5.00
For best and cheapest Land Level forilorisontaliz
iu_-and Grade Ditching, 5.00
For best 4 Horse Road Wagon 10.00
2 “ “ " 10.00
“ 1 “ Dump Cart 5.00
“ Ox Dump Cart 5.1)6
“ ox Yoke 5.00
“ Plow Gear for Plantation use 5.00
“ Hope twisting Machine for plantation
use 5.00
Fsr best Pot table Horae Power 10.00
“ 4 Horse "Gin House Power” for ginning
Cottou 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 Colton Seed Hu Iler 10.00
*• “ “ Crusher attached to the gin
(or giu stand) to crush the seed as they fall
from the giu, intended for manurial purposes. 10.00
For best Cotton Seed Oil Expresser 20.00
“ Grain Thrasher 5.00
“ “ Fan 5.00
“ Com and Cob Crusher 5.00
For best Corn and Cob sheller 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, <Sc.—
the Engine to be in operation on the Fair
ground 20.00
In the Department of Agricultural Mechanics, the Con
vention will award discretiouary 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 eucourage and promote all industrial inter
ests. the claims of Agriculture command bur first regard
and must secure our highest reward. In our rezicnziion
of the implement that lias conferred more happiness and
blesrad 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 m 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 and Western States, to be represented in their influ
ence and strength at the Fair of the “Cottou Planters’
Convention, ol Georgia.” With its endorsement of their
skill and enterprise success will follow reward.
Mam factures of Lebther.
For best Carriage Harness 10.00
“ Buggy “ 5.00
“ Wagon “ 5.00
“ Brittle and Saddle 5.00
•• Lady’s do 5.00
“ Dozen Brogans 1 >.OO
" Fair Boots 5.00
*• best # doz. pair Gents’s Shoes 5.00
“ “ “ •• Ladies’ “ 5.00
•• “ “ “ Child’n's “ 5.00
“ Traveling Trank and Valise 5.00
For be-t ami largest collection of Tanned Leather,
coii“istingof Kips. Calf, Sole and Harness 15.00
For best sides Upper, Sole ami Hamess Leather. 5.00
For best half dozen Calf Skins
“ side oil dre-sed Whang Leather Mb
“ half doz. dressed Sheep Skins 5.00
“ •• •• Goat “ 5.00
“ specimen plantation tanned Leather for
plantation n.-e 5.00
MANUFACTURES OF FABRICS.
Cotton. Wool, and Iron.
For best bale O-iiaburgs, Soz. to yard, s•> 00
“ “ Sheeting 500
•• “ Shirting 5”0
“ Kerseys, 500
•• “ Stripes, “ I**
“ Plains ? W
“ “ Bed-ticking “0”
Single Cotton .Matress 5 00
“ Single Hair do 5 00
“ sp ring do 500
Coil Cotton Rope, 5 00
*• Coil Plow Line- 5 Ot)
“ half dozen Horse Collars of Moss and
Dark each “ 00
For b-'-r Sample <»f Cotton Belting, 5 00
For l>c-t Bate < otton sacking $5 (ri
•• Bale of Cottou Yarn,, “00
“ Piece Plains 1<» (Hi
“ Piece baunetts and Tweeds, each 10 00
For best Piece Ca-imere, 10 oo
Piece Lindscvs and Kerseys 10 00
u Pic< c Sierge, “
Piece plain Flannel, all wool, 10 t)0
“ Piece Twilled do (half cotton) for plan
tation use, 00....
For best specimen Letter Paper and Printing 5 ihi
For best specimen Book-Binding “00
M vm fach s.ies in Wood and Iron.
For best Bureau $lO 00
•• 10 (Ml
«• ' -dstesd 10 tri
•• t of tine Chairs 5 oo
“ feet Common do 5 oo
“ Invalid Chair 5 oo
Extension Dining Table “00
“ Kitchen Table with Drawers, Lid,
•• Shelves. Ac 10 (K)
“ Window Sash and Blinds 5 00
“ Panel door “ 00
• 'i in and Wire Safe -- - “00
Dozen t edar. Cypress, Jnnipcrand 1 me
Buckets 5 00
For best dozen Water cans with Bales and Covers
for field use JO (M)
For best tk-orgia made Ritle JO ’*
•• do do Shot Gun m 00
“ Family Carriage^.combining convent.
cnee, safet) ami lightness J 5 tri
For be-t Top Buggy J!L
“ No I’op Buggy • “Oo
“ specimen of Casting in Hollow-W are... 500
For best -penmen and most approved pattern
Cast Iron Railing “00
For beet Bar and Round Iron “ O’*
•• Set Blacksmith's T<mos 5 00
•• Set of l in Ware 5 00
•• Rail Road Car built in Georgia with
Locomotive. *JO OJ>
For best Cooking Stove and utensils 5 00
•• do Range 5 00
“ Plantation Cook Stove for wood, with
a 50 gallon Imiler and sufficient Oven capacity
for baking a’ 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 articles of merit
ami practical utility .mot nuumenUed in the above list
Chew al Maxi facti res, Oils. Cements Minera-s,
AC.
For 1 •-t -pceimen cold pressed Castor Oil ... s<>oo
For b -t sceeinien Linseed. Lard aud cottou Seed
Oil .. 5
For l>est specimen Bituminous and Authacite
Coal, each “ <ri
Fo- „| half Barrel Spirits Turpentine $5 00
“ specimen Lime. Gypsum, water-Cement
and IX.irl A-lu half Barrel each “00
For ’>• ■»> c<. 'errit>n of Minerals 5 00
M AxrrACTt'REs on Marble and Stone.
For is st Marble Monument and Mantel, each. $lO tri
•• specimen tl du/eni Brick >... “00
For and Urgv-t exhibition of Stone-Ware... $5 tri
For 1., st Mill Kbck for grinding coni 5 00
Clothing.
For best aud largest exhibition of Ready-Made
Clothing t”-u.tif:i<Tured in Georgia, and of
South' rn Materials S2O 00
For be-t Gentleman's Hat 5 iri
Few best Negr“ 0° ...$5 00
" and largest and greatest variety of Hats
nunnfa*tured in Georgia, and of Southern ma
terial io oo
Fine Arts.
F >r best Piano Forte. Southern made $5 00
lt.rtrumvnul piece of Music adapted
• to the same ‘‘oo
“ Portrait by. and of a Georgian 10 00
•• Mnnature by and ofa Georgian 10 00
Photograph by and of a Georgian. 5 00
Ambrotype by and of a Georgian 5 00
• Daguerreotype of a Georgian. 5 00
•• -pe< ;un ii tn animal Paiming I u
.original ami from nature 10 00
For specimen Landscape from natnre 10 00
- do Fruit do do 10 00
- do same subjects in water colors each.. 500
Fur lassi Paiiumg by a pupil of any of the Schools
in Georgia 10 00
Tor best and ffiosta ••cptshle and ortH'Dcal plans,
illustrations, -i> ‘citieations and estimates of
a “Sotitherii Rural and Plantation Villa”—
embra'iug as follow-: Proprietor’s dwelling,
cottages for Overseer and negroes. Barns for
every kindjofstock. Gin-House and eve; y other
building required to complete and equip tully
| a plantation upon the most recent nrtnince*
mente, in economical and progressive architec
ture, opes 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 as three relia
. able witnesses, with their certificate of the
same—and not less than 2,500 lbs. to the acre:
j premium SSO 00
I For the largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced
upon 1 acre—same requisitions as for the crop
on 5 acres—not lees t han 5,000 lbs. per acre. . S2O 00
For the largest crop ot Sea Island Cotton, pro
duced from 5 acres—same requisitions—not
less than 2,000 lbs. per acre SSO 00
For the largest crop of Sea Island Cotton, from 1
acre—same requisitions—not less than 1,500
lbs per acre S2O 00
For the largest, crop of Indian Corn, from 10 acres
of upland—same requisitions as for cotton—
not fess than 50 bushels per acre SSO 00
For the largest crop of Indian Corn, from 1 acre of
upland—same requisitions— not less than 100
bushels per acre S2O 00
For the largest crop of Indian Corn, from 10 acres
of swamp, or low lands —not less than 100
bushels per acre—same requisitions SSO 00
For the largest crop of low mad Rice, from 10
ocree—not less than 80 bushels per acre—requi
sitions the same as above SSO 00
For the largest crop of upland Rice, from one acre
—not less than 50 bushels—requisitions same
as above $lO 00
For the largest crop of Brown Sugar and Syrup,
from 1 acre—to be exhibited upon the Fair
ground $25 00
For the largest crop of White Wheat, from 1 acre—
not less than 30 bushels —north of degrees
latitude —requisitions the same $lO 00
For the largest crop of White Wheat, from 1 acre—
not less than 30 bushels—south of 32#
latitude—requisitions same $lO 00
For the largest crops of Red Wheat —the rsquisi
sitions same as for White—and for each $lO 00
For the largest crop of Rye, for bread, from 1 acre
—not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same..s 5 00
For the largest crop of Rye. forgraziug purposes—
not less than 15bushels—requisitions same...s 5 00
For the largest crop of Barley, for bread—not less
than 30 bushels $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Barley, for grazing—not less
than 30 bushelb—same requisitions $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Oats —not le»s than 50
bushels per acre—requisitions same as above..s 500
For the largest crop of field Peas, from ( acre—not
less than 20 bushels—requisitions same $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Ground Peas, from 1 acre—
not less than 50 bushe s—same requisitions.. .$ 5 00
For the largest crop of Sweet Potatoes, from 1 acre
not less than 400 bushels—requisitions same. .$lO 00
For the largest crop of Irish Potatoes, from 1 acre
[ —not less than 300 bushels—requisitions the
same $lO 00
For the largest crop of Turnips, from 1 acre —not
less than 800 bushels $lO 00
For the largest crop of Beets—same as Turnips—
requisitions as above $lO 00
For the largest crop of Carrots—same as Turnips
and Beets $lO 00
For the largest crop of Hay, from Pea Vines, per
acre—requisitions same $lO 00
For the largest crop of Hay, from indigenous grass
es, per acre—same as above $lO 00
For the largest crop of Foreign Grapes, from 1
acre—same as above $lO 00
Exhibitors of all of the above crops must state in de
tail, fidly, in writing, when the articles are recorded lor
exhibition at the oilice of the Secretary, all the requisi
tions as laid dowu for Cotton, Corn, <fcc., as above, with
the witnesses’ certificates for the measurement of land,
pounds and bushels per acre—without w hich, 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
“ •• “ “ “ 10 “ “ “ “ 25 00
“ “ “ “ " 5 “ “ “ “ 20 00
“ “ “ “ " 2 “ “ “ “ 10 <M»
“ “ “ “ “10 “ “Sealslaud” 50 tri
“ “ “ “ “ 5 " 25 00
“ “ “ “ “ 2 “ “ “ “ 20 00
Cotton must be upon the Fair ground, 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 Coru, with 0 ears for
sample 5 00
For the same—Stock Corn 5 00
For the best bushel of While 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, w ith sam-
ples 5 tri
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 low land Rice, with samples, 500
For the best bushel, each, of the different varieties
of Sweet Potat.oes 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 aud 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, aud 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 rhe largest exhibitor of this class 'ls 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
tiousas set forth for the exhibition of field crops
—premium $25 00
For the best and greatest variety of Garden Seeds,
adapted to Southern soil ami climate—not less
than 20 of the most approved varieties—la
belled and raised by one person—premium... 10 00
PROSPECTIVE PREMIUMS.
For the most thorough, successful and practical
perimeutal results, ou 10 acres of land, for
three consecutive years, with six varieties of
commercial manures, in the cultivation of cot
tou, corn, wheat, rye, barley, rice, sugar cane,
potatoes, and the field pea, and the improved
condition of the soil at the expiration of this
period—and to be continuous at the discre
tion of this Convention and a full annual
report of the same, made by a committee ap
pointed especially for the purpose above speci
fied—first report, of these experiments to be
mad' at. the Fair of ItNiO—and a premium for
the first year, of SSO 00
For the best managed and systematized Plantation
in Georgia—for its extent, capital invested,
number of hands employed—with full written
details—surveys of the same, and plans of
Imuses—quantity and quality of live stock
including every manipulation 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—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..2oo (Ml
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—aud full report of
results, of profit, Ac., to the Convention in
1862—a premium of 500 00
To anv joint stock company that shall erect, in the
city of Macon, and nave in successful operation by the
Fair of lst‘4, a Manufactory, exclusively for Southern
Flows, with a capital stock ol $50,000, this Convention
pledges lie. If to the amount ot 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 ol each
varietv. as many as possible of the Fall ami
Wiutei fruits, w'ith 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 hall dozen standard Apple Trees of ureal
est excellence as winter fruit and keeping
qualities, w ith half dozen fruit of each variety
as specimens, and same requisitions as before lit (XI
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
sou. with one bushel of each variety 10 00
For best lot of half dozen varieties of winter Apples
ol most excellence aud keepingqualities, with
one bushel of each variety ou exhibition ami
raised by same individual 10 00
DWARF APPLE TREES.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as standard Apples and Trees.
PEARS.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as Dwarf aud standard Apple Treesand Fruit.
QUINCES. JtC.
Forbest exhibition of this fruit with full written
detail of keeping. Ac., made by exhibitor to
Convention $“ 00
For best 1 dozen Oranges. 5 oo
For best onedozen Lemons $5 00
“ specimen of any other Southern Fruit
of excellence not named above .“>OO
the vineyard.
For best conducted, most productive and practical
ly cultivated Vineyard in Georgia, with full
written statement of its cultivatoin, produc
tion. age. number and varities of Vines, with
full detail of Wine making, Ac., made by the
proprietor, to the Convention and his applica
tion for a Special Committee appointedny the
Convention to examine ami report upon same,
with half dozen bottles of Wine from each vari
ety of Grape, as specimens of the production
of said Vinevard, with date of the Vintage ot
each SSO 00
For best second Vineyard with same requisitions.
Ac., as before 30 00
WINES AND CORDIALS.
For best one bottle Wine, any variety 5 tri
“ and largest exhibition of W iires by -ame
person with one Imttle as a specimen of each,
pure piice, 20 00
For best oue bottle Cordial of any variety 5 00
•• and largest exhibition of Cordials by
same person, w ith one bottle as a specimen of
each 10 00
Exhibitors must state fully, iu writing, to the Conven
tion tlie formula of making the IViuesaud Cordials, and,
unless this requisition is observed, no aw ard will be
made.
HEDGING.
For nest, longest cuilivaied and most extensive
e'tge in Georgia, of Osage Orange.u ny
other plant, with descnpti> n ot age, best
methou of planting, trimming at.d training
the Hedge $lO 00
.or uest and largest exhibition of Hedge plants
ot any variety $lO 00
FLORICULTURE.
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 # 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
" Mutton Hams 5 00
“ Saddle of Mutton 5 00
Exhibitors must state fully, in writing, to the Conven
tion. the mode of pickling, curing ana preserving the
Meats.
DAIRY.
For the best Jar of fresh Butter 10 pounds or more.
Georgia made, $“ 00
> For best Cheese 500
For best Firkin of Butter, 20 pounds or more, 6
months old $lO 00
1 The process of making and preserving the Butter and
Cheese must be given as before required.
I HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
For best Jar of Leaf Lard, $5 00
" Box Hand Soap 10 lbs. or more 5 00
> “ lOjiounds Soft Soap home made 5 00
" and largest collect’n of tine Soaps 5 00
“ Starch, 10 pounds 5 00
> “ Box Candles 5 00
“ 2 Loaves Light Bread 5 00
“ Sample Rolls 5 00
i “ Sponge Cake - 5 00
“ Fruit do 5 00
Plain do 5 00
i Cora Bread 5 00
Vinegar 5 tri
“ Cider. 5 gallons 5 00
i “ lot of 1 dozen Preserves of different va
rieties 15 00
For best lot of half dozen Preserves of different va-
i 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 (XI
For best sample of any variety 5 00
“ 1 dozen bottles Catsup 5 00
“ 1 dozen bottles of Pepper Sauce 5 00
“ half dozen Jars hermetrically sealed
Fruits 10 00
For best half dozen Jars hermetrically sealed
Vegetables 10 00
For best Peck Hops and mode of curing 5 00
“ # bushel dried Apples, Peaches, Pears
and Quinces, each 5 00
For best Drum of dried Figs 5 00
" specimens of crystalized Fruit and Veg
etables 5 00
A full written statement of formula, Ac., of all the ar
ticles often d under this head must be deposited where
article is intended for exhibition.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
For best pair Woolen Blankets $5» 00
“ pair Cotton do 5 00
“ 10 yards of negro Woolen Cloth 5 00
" 10 do Woolen Carpeting 5 (M)
“ Hearth Rug, Woolen 5 00
“ Rag Rug 5 IX)
" specimen of Rag Carpeting 5 00
“ Wool Coverlid 5 00
“ Cotton Comforts 5 00
: For best Imitation Marseilles $5 00
“ Woven Counterpane 5 00
" second best Woven Counterpane 5 00
” 10 yards Woolen Jeans 5 IX)
“ 10' do Cotton do 5 (X)
■ “ 5 do Linen Shirting 500
“ 5 do Cotton do 500
“ 5 do Linen Diaper 500
“ 5 do Cotton Diaper 500
SEWING thread.
For best specimen Silk Thread $5 00
“ do Linen do 5 (X)
For best specimen Cotton Thread $5 (»)
EMBROIDERY IN BERLIN WOOL.
For best specimen in Plush $lO 00
“ second best specimen in Plash 5 00
“ do do do in Darned 10 00
i For best specimen on Child's Dress $5 00
“ 2d best sp’men on Child's Dress 5 tri
“ 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 ou Collar $5 (X)
“ do do Handkerchief 5 oo
“ do do Sleeves 5 (X)
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 5 tri
For best specimen in Worsted Quilt $5 00
“ do of Raised Work Quilt 5 (X)
“ do in Cradle do 5 00
KNITTING.
For best specimen in pair Silk Hose $5 00
“ do do do do # Hose 5 00
" do do do Flax do 500
“ do do do do #do 500
“ do do do Cotton do 5 tX)
For best specimen Cotton # Hose $5 00
“ do Woolen do 5 00
“ do do # do 500
“ do Child's Hose 5 00
CROCHET WORK.
For best Tidy $5 (X)
“ Shawl 5 00
For best Collar $5 tri
MILLINERY.
For handsomest Velvet Bonnet $lO 00
“ do Silk do 5 00
“ do Straw do 5 00
“ do Child's Hat 5 tX)
For handsomest Lady's Cap $5 00
“ do do' Head dress 500
“ do do Riding Hat ... 500
bead vest paper and SHELL WORK.
I For the handsomest Bead Work $5 00
j For best specimen of Paper Flowers 5 00
' For best specimen Shell Work $5 (X)
HAIR WORK.
For best specimen in Flowers $5 00
“ do do Bracelet 5 00
“ do do Necklace 5 tri
Fob beet specimen in Pin $5 Ot)
" do do Chain.... 5 00
ORNAMENTAL.
1 For handsomest Fly Brush $5 00
“ do Fan 5 00
[ For most useful design in Leather Work $5 00
| LIVE STOCK OF THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
STATES.
HORSES OF ALL WORK—IST CLASS—SUFFOLK.
I For best Imported Suffolk Stallion, owned in Geor
gia $50.00
i For best Imported Suffolk Mare, owned in Geor
gia 50.00
With certificates of their breeding ai d Importation
approved by the Convention.
[ln all cases where the word Imported is used it is
understood that the an.mal must be brought from be
i youd the limits of the United States.]
MESSENGER.
> For best Stallion, owned iu 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 20.1 X)
“ 2nd Mare, under 5 years old 20.00
“ Filly, 3 years 01d..'. 15.00
For best 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 s2o.tri
“ Mare “ “ 20.00
For 2nd best Mare, owned in Georgia 15.00
; For best Mare of any age. with Colt at her side.. .$20.00
ANY BREED.
For best Mare, 6 vearsold -> SIO.OO
H" ” I ” " 10.00
“ Filly 3 " “ 10.00
" “ 2 “ “ 5.00
| “ “ 1 “ “ 5.00
For best Stallion. 6 years old . .SIO.OO
4 “ ’ 10.00
“ 2 “ ‘ 5.00
" Mare of any age. with Colt by her side... 20.00
COLLECTIVELY.
I 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 A 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 sales of them made to the
Cotton Planters of Georgia, with evidence of
the same to the satisfaction of the Convention
(competition open to the world) silver pitcher. .100.00
For the 2nd best and largest number of first class
Mares, not less than 20, and tne average not
over 5, and none over 8 years old, Ac., 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 tlie 2nd pair of Mares, as aforesaid 15.00
i For best pair of Mares, (age same)Georgia raised.. 15.00
I For second best pair of Mares, Georgia raised,
age same 20 00
i For best single harness Mare, open to the world
(age same) 10.00
i For 2nd best single harness Mare, open to the
i : world (age same) 5.00
i For best Single harness mare, age same, Georgia
i raised 15.00
For 2nd best single harness Mare, age same, Geor-
i gia raised 10.00
For best saddle Mare, age same, Georgia raised. . . lo.tx)
CARRIAGE HORSES.
' For best pair Carriage Horses, notover6yeare old,
and raised in Georgia 10.00
! For best single harness Horse, same requisition... SIO.OO
I For best saddle Horse, same requisition, 5.00
In the clasification of Brood, Harness and Saddle
Mares, indirid not ejccallenct iu points of size, symmetry,
action, uis osition aud working qualities, will be the
standard of merit and value, without regard to Wood or
speed. It being the interests and policy of the Agricul
| turists of tins age, to favor and encourage the breeding
i and raising a race of Horses for a 1 work.
The great value of the M. re ever the Horse, tor all
usage, economy and longer life in the planting States,
must rank her a higher posit ion in the scale of excellence.
> i upon our premium list.
Ample provision and acconimdation will be made for
I the reception of animals for exhibition, ann an enclosed
> I Amphitheatre for public exhibition of stock <but no lia
i i bility for injurv or loss will be incurred), during the third
week of the Fair, devoted exclusively to this depart
ment, but everything like racing, trials of speed, tilts
and tournaments, will be absolutely prohibited. The
i 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
I For 2nd best Imported Jack, with Certificates ap
proved bv the Convention 15.00
For best Jack, Georgia raised 15.00
i For 2nd best Jack, Georgia raised 10.00
For best Imported Jennet, with Certificates ap
proved by the Convention 20.0
1 For 2nd best’lniported Jeuuet, with Certificate ap-
> proved by the Convention, 10
jbeat Jennet, Georgia raised.
MUI.E?.
For best team ot 6 Mules, Ga. raised $20.00
“ “ 4 “ “ ” 15.00
> “ pair of “ “ “ 10.00
i “ single “ “ “ 10.00
> For 2d best single “ “ “ 5.00
> For 2d best Mule, two years old. Georgia raised.. ,SIO.(X
> For 2d best Mule, one’year old, Georgia raised... 5.00
1 CATTLE—DEVONS—IST CLASS.
For best Imported Bull S2O.(M
: “ “ Cow 20.0!
“ Bull, 4 years old 15.01
“ “ 3 “ " 15.00
“ “ 2 “ “ 10.00
I “ “1 “ “ 5.00
i ’ For best Cow, 4 years old, or more $20.00
“ “ 3 “ “ 15.00
i “ Heifer, 2 years old 10.00
“ “ 1 “ “ 5.00
“ Cow, of any age, with Calf at her aide.... 20.00
AYERS HIKE—2ND CLASS.
For best Imported Bull $20.00
i “ " Cow 20.00
> “ Bull, 4 years old 15.00
I “ " 3 “ “ 15.00
I “ “ 1 “ “ 5.00
> For best Cow, 4 vears 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.
1 For best imported Bull S2O 00
i For best imported Cow S2O tri
I DURHAMS —FOURTH CLASS
, j For best Bull, any age $lO 00
“ Cow do do 20 00
i i “ Cow with Calf at her side, any age 20 00
1 For best Heifer, 3 years old $15.00
i I “ do 2 do do 10.00
i | “ do 1 do do 5.00
This Race es Cattle not being valuable for scanty pas-
> tures, it is not the interest of the Cotton Planter to eu
i courage breeding them in the planting States.
GRADES AND CROSSES—FIFTH CLASS
For best Cow (in milk) with Calf at her side, of
either of these, each *... .$lO Op
i Bulls of neither being desirable by practical and ex
p rienced breeders for perpetuating good cattle, no pr, -
, mitinis are offeaed for Bulls in this class.
WORK OXEN.
For best yoke of Oxen, working qualities to be
tested on the ground during the Fair $lO 00
For 2d best single yoke, working qualities, to be
tested on the ground during the Fair $5 00
FAT CATTLE.
For best lot of fat Steers, (25 or more) sold in Ma
con during the Fair $25 00
For 2d best lot fat Steers 15 00
For best single fat Steer $lO IK)
“ single fat Cow or Heifer iu oo
SHEEP—FIRST—CLASS—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 00
FRENCH MERINO.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe aud Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
StLLCIAN MERINOS.
For best pen, containing Buck Ewe, Lamb or
Lambs sls IX)
SOUTH-DOWNS —SECOND CLASS.
For best pen, containing Buck, Ewe, Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
FAT MUTTON.
For best lot fat Mutton (50 or more) $25 00
For 2d best lot fat Mutton (50 or more) S2O (K>
To be sold in Macon during the Fair.
DEER PARK.
1 For the best Park of tame Deer in Georgia. not less
than ten head S2O 00
SWINE—LARGE BREED—FIRST CLASS.—CHESTER.
For best Boar, 2 years old 10 00
“ do 1 do do 10 (X)
” Sow 2 do do 10 00
“ do 1 do do 10 (X)
j For best Sow 2 years old or over, withl itter of Pigs,
not less than 6 sls (X)
For best pen of Pigs, not less than 4 and 3 months
old 5 00
SMALL BREED —SECOND CLASS.—WHITE SUFFOLK.
Premiums sa.ae as for Chesters.
GRADES AND CROSSES—THIRD CLASS.
Forthedejf animals of any of the old and model-
Breeds of large or small Swine, same amount of Preini
unis awarded in this as for the Firstand Second Classes.
Discretionary Premiums for any improved or recently
imported Breeds of Swine that may be on exhibition,
will be awarded by a Special Committee from the Judges
on Swine.
FAT HOGS —FOURTH CLASS.
For best pen fat Hogs, not less than 5, age to be con
sidered $lO 00
For 2d best pen, age to be considered 5 (X)
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 Conventioh, 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; the 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 5 (X)
“ do Poland do 5 (X)
“ do Black Spanish do 5 (X)
“ do Bantam do 5 (X)
“ do Turkies 5 (X)
“ do China Geese 5 (X)
“ do Hong Kong Geese 500
For best pen Canada Geese $5 00
do Common do 5 Oo
“ do White Swan Geese 5 00
“ do Black Swan do 5 00
“ do Muscovy Ducks.. 5 00
“ do Puddle do 5 00
“ do White Top-Knot Ducks 5 00
“ do Pea-Fowls 5 00
“ do Guinea Fowls 5 00
For the best and largest variety of domesticated
Fowls, owned and exhibited by 1 person 10 (X)
When the contending samples are equal in point of
size, symmetry, ;.ge, <Jtc., 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 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 t hemselves of this privilege.
The public will be admitted at Fifty Cents every day
I during the Fair, aud Children at half price.
Ladies will be required to pay One Dollar as
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 aud sympathy with the great ends and objects of
! 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
Oilice.
All Editors and Editresses of the Agricultural Press of
I the Southern States, are tsptr'ntil yincited to all the privi
leges of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members
! of their families. Badges of distinction will be served
i them by the Secretary, and an office and stationery foi
i their benefit. Badges of distinction will be served also
j by the Secretary to invited guests and to delegates from
I any Agricultural Society iu 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 t his 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, ou which the arti
cle or animal will be exhibited, aud iu readiness for (he
examination of the Judges, at 11 o'clock, on Wednesday
morning of each week. No animal or article can be eii
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
J udges iu their examinations.
REPORTS OF JUDGES.
No article or animal will be allowed to compete for
more than oue premium, nor taken away when entered
\ for a premium, before the close of the Fair, and no pre
; niium will be paid in any case in violation of this rule.
The Judges »ill make'their reports on Thursday, the
' 20th December, aud on Friday, the 21st. The
AWARD OF Pl: MIUMS
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
I on the grounds during the entire exhibition, to preserve
I 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 ol
i November, afterwards at Macon Ga.
By order of the President,
HOWELL COBB.
The officers of this Convention, being advised by
Messrs. Octavus Cohen Jt 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
i eats of the South.
FIRST WEEK
of the Fair will open with an exhibition of Foreign'
and Southam Manufactures—a new feature in the histo
ry of State Industrial Fairs in this country.
SECOND M EEK
Will be devoted to the Agricultural and Horticultural
: Departments; and the
1 THIRD WEEK
i Will close the exhibition, with a great array and dis
-1 play of the Live Stock of the Southern and Western
States.
Professional (Harbs.
DR. It. 11. NISBET.
I OFFICE ou Cherry Street, over Greer & Freeman's.—
| Residence on the Hill in front of the Blind Asylum
feb 20 d
aTp^oll I NS.
CITY PHYSICIAN,
' | / AFFICE on Third Street, next door to R. W. Phillips’
, j V* Negro Mart. oct 2 <1
DK. EMERSON
HAS RETURNED. OFFICE OVER BLACKSHEAR’S,
j octßd-lw
DR. R. H. NISBET.
i / \FFICE on Cherry Street, over Freeman’s Provision
1 V Store.
Residence on the “Hill,” in front of the Female Col-
1 I ege. [oct 3 ’6o]
J. ('. McREYAOI.DS,
DENTIST,
/XORNER of Mulberry and Second streets, above La
uier House, over Methodist Book Store. All opera-
I tions warranted. [May 3k
g . w7 eii ui?sm, i>. i>.s<
DENTI> T,
OPPOSITE /l \ E.. J > E ‘ ; I
febll <l-1 y _
1 ) iu ro < s
SMITH os, HOLT,
P7L-11'77’ 7.» o' /'// l’.s/( 'LI NS
♦1 MOV <• V
OFFICE. <»< <•: Greer A Freeman’s. RESI DENU’B.-
■ Dr. Smith at J. B. Ross’. Dr. Holt, in t ineville.
fel> Id-1 v _
■I . - .■ »' M
j.? i > v ir,
OFFICE. IN WASHINGTON BLOCK
feb 1 d-ly _
Os. <’. 3. uoum>v< .‘I.
lie ).M ••!• \ I .;! PHY-h'i \N.
| Residence and •‘Jive. : -’iner Walnut and i'hiol Streets.
MACON. GEORGIA.
Jane hi-
I>R JOSI.V iIIRDIUAN.
E I A- Deny Store*
aug Ki d
IMi. Si. 1. 7| *, 41’ 11’ EK,
HAVING spent a portion ot three successive years in
this city.during which lime be has limited hisprac
lice almost exclusively to Surgery, now respectfully off
> ers his services to the citizens oi Macon and surround
ing country, in all the branches ot his profession. Office
! on the South East Corner of ttd and Cherry streets, over
I Mr. Asher Ayres’new Grocery Store. May 1(1
i.xxrroi<s
McDonald & van giesen
DENTISTS.
di LT_Lr
OFFICE IN WASHINGTON BLOCK, WEST SIDE.fi
feb 2 d-ly
A CARD.
SAMUEL T. BAILEY, Esq., having returned to Ma-
O eon to reside, the undersigned have formed a part
nership and will practice Law in the U. S. Courts at Sa
vannah and Marietta, in the Supreme Court of Georgia,
in the Courts of the .Macon and Ocmulgee Circuits, and
in other counties when specially employed. Office three
doors below Telegraph Building, up Stairs.
SAMUEL T. BAILEY,
WM.K. DeGRAFFENRIED.
Messenger & Citizen copy 4t may 8 d
J. E. BASS,
AT T() R N E Y A T LA W .
MACON, GA.
OFFICE in Triangular Block, 2nd St., over Bearden X
Gaines’ Shoe Store. feb 22 d-ly*
KI VI’.RS <v STANLEY.
Attorneys at Law,.... IRWINTON, Ga.,
WILLPRACTICE IN THEOCMULGEE & SOUTHERN
CIRCUITS.
JONA. RIVERS. [feb 29d-ly*J HOLIN A. STANLEY
CULVERHOUSE A ANSLEY,
Attorneys at Law,
Knoxville and Ft. I alley, Ga.
G. P. Culverhouse, F. A. Ansley,
Knoxville. Ft. Valley,
oct 19 d 1 m
JOHN N ELSON,
: Warehouse General "ommission Merchant,
JSnjsit Macon., G-a..
I I MILL ATTEND, PERSONALLY, to the Sale and
V t Storageof Cotton, Bacon, Grain, and all other pro
duce consignedto him. Also, to the filling all orders for
Bagging, Rope and Family Supplies. feb. 1
TH T _ > YAT? ii-w-b
Jl.” ■ ■Jlitu ji 'JLJL.JtzjiJLv -JL
Upholsterer and Mattress Maker,
On Cotton Avenue, Opposite Ross, Coleman & 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
Cloth laid. feb 28 d
THE GEORGIA,
BAR AND BILLIARDS,
Macon, Georgia.
A. PATTERSON R. S. NEWCOM
_Febl. __
BOOK BINDING.
JACKSON BARNES manufactures to order every de
script ion of BLANK ACCOUNT BOOKS, and BINDS
in any style desired. Magazines. Law. Music and Mis
cellaneous Books, CLERKS’ RECORD and DOCKET
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 orders from the country promptly and carefully at
tended to. Office, No. 13 Cotton Avenue.
feb 1 -ly
Hardeiniin «8c Sparks,
Warehouse & Commission Merchants,
MACON, GA.,
i St/TA "DLL give prompt attention to the selling and
storing of Cotton, and to the filling of orders
*'*'■ f Or 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 favor
us wish their patronage. Liberal advances made when
required. THOS. HARDEMAN, Sb.
Aug 13-d OVID G. SPARKS.
CITY MOTEL
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.
J. L. DEMILLY, Proprietor.
Stage Office kept at this Hotel. feb 1 d
GREAT INDUCEMENT
TO THOSE WHO DESIRE
EL EGANT lIOOMS.
S. C ORC ELI US,
Commerce Si., below Exchange Hotel, Monl
gomery, Alabama.
Is prepared to do everything in the
Paper Hanging Business I
In just as nandsome a style as Fresco Painting can be
: done. To be done in
GOLD -A.KTID VELVET,
And all other colors to suit the taste.
OAK & MARBLE PAPERS,
\IHIICH can be Varnished, and of which I keep a
I ’ large assortment constantly on hand.
As to my competency in business, J refer to the follow-
■ ing well known gentlemen for whom I have done work:
Col. Isaac Croom, at Greensboro: Col C. T. Pollard,
! at Montgomery; E. A. Blount and R. R. Pool, Marion ;
Dr. Robert Johnson and Capt. L. P. Weaver, at Selma.
For reference apply at the Lanier House, Macon, Ga.,
| to Messrs. Logan <fc Co.
I take pleasure in giving the following certificate:
Montgomery, Ala,, December 28,1858.
I take very great pleasure in recommending Mr. 8.
Corcelius as a paper hanger, he has done work for me at
1 mv residence in this city, and has given me entire sat
sfaction. CHAS. T. POLLARD,
march 15 d-ly
I). (’. HODGKINS &¥ons,
MANUEACTS RERS OF
GrTJKTSI
AND DEALERS IN
Every Snorting Article.
MULBERRY STREET, MACON, GA.
• | feb 1 d-ly.
Y|v\vo HUNDRED Barrels of Exira Flour in store and
X to arrive, for sale by
WHEELER & WILBUR,
oct 18
Wheal, Rye. Barley and Oats.
I Q ELECTED especially for Seed. In store and for sale
I O by McCALLIE & JONES,
cot 10 d
JnsinaiKC (Companies.
INSURANCE AGENCY.
r pHE undersigned Agent is prepared to cover any des-
X cription of property, in the following named First
Class Companies:
sEtna Insurance Company, Conn.
Phoenix Insurance Company, Conn.
North America Fire Insurance Company, Conn. .
Slate Fire Insurance Company, Conn.
i LaFavette Fire Insurance Company, Brooklyn.
tST’Losses promptly adjusted by
May 96- RICHARD CURD, Agent.
$330,000.
FEARS & PRITCHETT,
AGENTS FOR
The Selma Insurance and Trust Company,
Located at Selma, Ala.
Organized in 1856.
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 ( ARI),
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 patronage. e 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, 1860- FEARS & PRITCHETT.
FIRE RISKS ONLY TAKEN.
GIRARD FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
PHILADELPHIA.
CASH CAPITAL, $200,000
JOEL JONES, President.
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 ssoo,ooo—Assets July Ist,
1860, s9o6,6ol,Bs—Liabilities, $16,-
514,37.
TNSURES Buildings, Merchandize, Household Furni
-1 turc, Rents, 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 be redeemed as rapidly, and to the extent that
the pi ofits accruing to the policy holders exceed the sum
of SS(H>,OOO. GEO. T. HOPE, President.
H. H. Lamport, Secretary. T. R. BLOOM,
feb 1 d-ly Agent, Macon.
Incorporated I 860!
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
HA RTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
Capital and Assetts - ---$937,708.00,
I JOLICIES issued and renewed; Losses equitably ad
j usted 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
Tliom. Si. Campbell, Agent,
OF THE WELL KNOWN
Home Insurance Comp’v,
OF NEW YORK, *
CASH CAPITAL sl,ooo,' Wb-SURPLUSover $100,(XH).
And the
PARK INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK,
CASH CA PIT AL $200,000, 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
X 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 FIkE I
AND
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Hartford, Conn.
CASH CAPITAL 300,00 U DOLLARS.
Joseph H. Sprague, Sec’y. Raph Gillkt, Prest. I
feb 1 d-ly T. R. BLOOM, Agent, Macon.
A NEW BkAKHitY.
Mir. JACOB DIIVKLEK,
1?OR the past six years engaged with Henry Horne,
. Esq., in the baking business, would respectfully in- |
form the citizens of Macou, and surrounding country, I
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 i
pakes, gotten up in the best style of the culinary art,
snd of the best material. He is determined not to be
Curpassed.
Parties furnished at short notice. A share of public
patronage solicited. J. DINKLER.
Macon, Sept. 5, 1860-d3m
ties Modes Piiresiemie.”
EZEiss Elizabeth. Kilts
HAS the pleasure to announce that she will open on I
the sth of OCTOBER, at the store formerly occu- |
pied by Mrs. Dessau, and adjoining Messrs. John N. i
Kein A Co's., a full and complete stock of
MILLINERY GOODS,
Consisting in part of Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Rib- I
bons, Head-Dresses, Dress Caps, C aillui es, Head Netts, i
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 I
she made arrangements with some of the leading Milli- ’
ners, by which she will receive, during the season, ev- i
ery desirable novelty in her line which may, Irom time ,
to time, make its appearance.
tT? - The DRESS MAKING 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 with their patronage. [oct 3]
LOOK AT THIS!!
4 FTER this date, we shall refuse to nil any orders for
XX lumber, unless accompanied with the Cash. And
all lumber sent to our Factory to be dressed, will not be
I delivered until settled for. w e are determined to spend |
'no more of our time in running after small accounts. — '
We do not desire to give any offence to any of our pat- i
tons, and hope we shall not do so, by adopting the course :
as above. We have been informed of late, of the enor- I
mous increase in the boot and shoe trade of our city,
and it is not surprising to us, for we wear out our shoes
in dunning. Please send your orders written in ink, aud
properly signed, accompanied witli the Cash, aud we
shall be happy to wait upon you.
D. B. & J. W. WOODRUFF,
Proprietors of the Enterprise Planting Mi
April 21-dtf
AT AND BELOW
COST!
i A f EN’S Double Sole and Upper W. P. Boots, at cost;
I 31 “ “ “ Boots, at cost;
“ Pump’ and Stitch Boots, at cost;
“ Calf aud Patent Congress Gaiters, at cost;
Boys’ and youths’ Boots, Shoes and Gaiters at cost;
Children’s'thick and thin Shoes,
Also, a large stock of Copper Toed Shoes,
Ladies’ Congress and Lace Gaiters, at cost;
“ Kid and Morocco Boots, “
“ Wellington Boots, “ “
Misses Shoes all styles and qualities,
Negroes Shoes, a large stock at cost.
The above goods and various other styles too numer
ous to meution will be sold at and below COST for
CASH. L. L. BRICKHOUSE & CO..
oct 12 d Triangular Block. Macon. Ga.
.Ins-jt Ifceceivod.
AND FOR SALE LOW.
CtOAL 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 aud 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.
All of the above to be had at the reliable Drug
and Chemical Store of GEORGE PAYNE.
Macon, Ga., Sept. 25.
Rope
AflG COILS and Half Coils Richardson’s “Hemp Leaf"
Rope,
250 COILS Machine Rope, other brands,
100 “ Hand Made Rope, for sale by
Sept 7_ BO WDRE A
Musical Card.
WE are again prepared to commence our Musical In
structions from the 15th of
Sept 13- H. L. S. A. bCHnK-LNUav
Bailroai)
TO MIIPPi RX BY EXFirfe
/ AN, and after this date, May 10th, Hamden',
V7 in connection with the Adams Exure,, n
t Wlll Express on both night and day trains
con & Western Rail Road. 1 ut ’ w er.M 4 .
Freight for way stations will be sent hv th,, a
only. Freight for Atlanta, Chattanooga v?? trai «
Knoxville, &c., sent by both trains. The <U jM’e
J’XVp.M 0 ’ 1 • M • ai,d the night
Freight called for between 11 and 12o’clock 4 u
between 5 and 6 o’clock, P. M. ’ M ■•»>»
_^ H a POW ERS, Ag eil t
Macon & Western Railroad
ON and after Wednesday, April 4tn, PassenX
of this Road will be run as follows: ”
Lea ve Macon at 12.00 night and at i „
Arrive at Atlanta at 7.15 a. m. and at 7 i-» *
Leave Atlanta at 12 night and at •> it» *•
Arrive at Macon at 7.15 a. m. and at 7 x » *
The Night Trains will not be run on Sundays r *
The 12.00 night train from Macon, connects at »ti
ta with train ot Western Jt Atlantic Rail Road ’
Atlanta at 10.20, a. m.. with Georgia R. R. at i’hk . 111 '
and Atlanta <fc West Poiu R. R. at 10.10 a. ji. A “
The 1.45 P. m.. train from Macon, connects with »-■
of W. A A. R. R„ leaving Atlanta at 8.00 p m with i "
R. R. at 8.40 p. m. and Atlanta A West Point R r 4
12.30 a. m. ’ “■ *t
Each train of the Western & Atlantic R. R cornier
at Chattanooga with trains for Memphis, Nashville X
Orleans, and ail points West, and at Dalton w Ith xU'"
tor Knoxville and all points North.
Travelers will find this the shortest, quickest and u
pleasant route to the North as well as the
Virginia Springs.
There being less change of cars than by anv ott.
route, and the whole line passes through a high
thy region, many portions of it commanding view,
scenery of the most picturesque character. “
Time from Macon to Mew York by train leaving
145 p. m., 61 hours, by 12 night train 65 hours (‘i,.
connections by both trains at all points beyond Atlant’
Fare to New York, *33 00; Philadelphia, $:!1 (io- Bai'
more, S29(KI: Washington, S2B 00; Richmond U,',
Petersburg, $27 00; Jackson's River, $22 (K).
The last named point is on the Virginia Central Rae
road, and only thirty miles from the Greenbrier Whn
Sulphur Springs.
To Newbern, s2l 35, for Pulaski AUum and Red
Blue Sulphur Springs.
To Salem, $23 10 lor Roanoke Red Sulphur, RedSu e .. t
Allum and Salt Sulphur and Greenbrier White Suluhn,'
Springs. v
To Big Tunnell, $22 35, for Montgomery White S U ]
nliur, Yellow Sulphur. Alleghany, Salt Sulphur, Lt
Sulphur, and Greenbrier White Sulphur Spring, \
branch road of IK.niiies runs to the Montgomery white
Sulphur Springs, where ample provisions will be tnad,.
to accommodate 10G0 guests. A daily line of Coachc.
leaves this point for all the principal Springs, includin '
the Greenbrier White Sulphur.
Baggage checked to New York; for other point,
checks will be given to Knoxville, thence to any point
desired.
Fare to New Orleans, S2B 00 time through 58 hours
£4r"l’wenty-four hours less than by any other route. <
ALFRED L. TYLER,
May 11-d-ts Superintendent.
Central Rail Road.
-y, -a*
Change of Schedule.
ON and after Sunday, February 26th 1860, the Trains
will run as follows :
Leave Savannah..... .10.05 a. m., 1,30 r. M and .I.lop. a
Arrive at Macon 8.55 a. m. and 11.05 p. »
Arrive at Augusta 6.30 a. m. and 6.35 p. n
Arrive at Milledgeville 12.30 P. a
Leave Macon 10.00 a. m. and 10.00 r. a
Arrive at Savannah... 7.29 a. m., 7.45 p. m aud 10.40 p. a
Arrive at Augusta 6.36 a. m. and 6.35 p. a
Leave Augusta 12.30. a. m. and 2.15 p. a
Arrive at Savannah 7.29 a. m. and 10.40 p. a
Arrive at Macon 8,55 a. m. and 11.05 p. a
Trains that leave Savannah at 10.05 a. m., only run tti
Millen, arriving there at 3.10 p. tn., connecting within
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. 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 Macou.
Passengers for Atlanta, or points beyond, on Western
& Atlantic Rail Road, will leave Savannah on the l ai
p. m. train ; for Milledgeville and Eatonton ou ll.iop tu
train; for South-Western Rail Road below Fort Valley,
on 11.10 p. m. train; those for Montgomery, Colnmhu'-
<fcc., by either train.
Passengers from Augusta, for South-Western Georgia,
should take the 12.3(1 a. m. train to avoid detention at
Macon. Those for Columbus, Montgomery, &c., nun
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 Gaine?,
Americus, Columbus, Montgomery, &c., and at Millen
with Augusta aud Savannah Rail Road to Augusta and
the north ; at Savannah with the tri-weekly steamshi] -
to New York; also, with Steamships to Philadelphian:
Baltimore.
By this change in Schedule, the connection, both
ways, at Augusta, with the South Carolina Rail Roadi
secured, and passengers will have no detention at Au
gusta or Millen, as heretofore.
GEO. W. ADAMS, Gen'l Sup’t.
February 24th, 1860—d
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
SOUTH-WESTERN RAIL ROAD
TWO DAILY TRAINS BETWEEN MACON AND CO
LUMBUS.
! Leave Macon 9.45 A. M. and 11.50 P M
i Arrive at Columbus .3.30 P. M. and 5.35 A M
Leave Columbus 3.15 A. M. and 8.80 P. M.
Arrive at Macon 8.56 A. M. and 9.05 P. M.
One daily Mail Train between Macon and Albany, and
I Cuthbert,Coleman and Morris.
I Leave Macon 10.25 A.M.
I Arrive at Albany ..4.55 P.M.
| Leave Albany 2.00 P.M.
Arrive at Macon 8.26 P. M.
The Mail and Passenger Trains from Coleman Station
10 miles west of Cuthbert, on the Fort Gaines Line and
I from Morris Station 11 miles west of Cuthbert on th' 1
I Eufaula Line, connect daily with Albany Mail Train at
Smithville, No. 10 S. W. R. R, The Road will be open
to Hatcher's, on the Eufaula Line, 15 miles westof Cuth
bert on the 15th of March next,
Leave Coleman at 11.45 A. M.
Leave Morris at 11,38.4. M.
I Arrive at Smithville, at 3.04 9. M
i Leave Smithville, at 3.35 P. M
I Arrive at Cuthbert, at 5.54 P M.
! Arrive at Coleman 6,48 P. M.
| Arrive at Morris 6.57 P. M.
Making the connection 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, Buiu
| bridge, Thomasville, &c.
Post Coaches and Hacks make a daily connection with
the Trains at Coleman for Fort Gaines, and at Morris
for Eufaula.
j Hacks run six times a week from Fort Valley to Per
' ry, Haynesville and Hawkinsville, and tri weekly to
: Knoxville, Ga.
Passengers for pointe 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
Eng’r <t Sup’t. i
Macon, Feb. 29th, 1860.
Temporary Ueiuoval
OF
L. D. WILCOXSON & CO.’S
CARRIAGE DEPOSITORY.
IN consequence of having sold our old stand to the La j
. nier House Company, we have moved our business :
! location to the Store above Bowdre de Anderson s, on the j
corner of (totton Avenue and Cherry streel, where we will I
continue the Carriage business until next fall, when
I will occupy a new and commodious Carriage Warehouse |
- now in course of erection on Second Street, first door I
above the Baptist Church.
To persons wishing to procure bargains, we offer - I
perior inducements, as we have on hand a larger StoG I
of Carriages, and other goods, than we can covenient ? I
store in our present building being so much smallerthai I
our old stand.
Mr. J. Deloache.vvho has been connected with this ' 11 1
established House for more than fifteen years, is still >' I
the establishment, and respectfully invites all his " I
friends and customers, and all others who trade in te 1 ’ J
; market, to give us a call. May It j
TeaneMee Bacon and Lard. I
Dm I h U I LBS. Choice Tennessee Sides, Hams «-■
O<),UUV Shoulders, I
160 Cans Tennessee Leaf Lard, just received and B
sale by [Sept 101 McCALLIE X JuM-” I
NEW G-OODSI
The subscriber Is now receiving his Stock of
and -Wixitor
a O O ID S,
Which will be sold as LOW as any House in the to’ 9
Ills Friends and (lie Publi*
arc requested to call and judge lor themselves. ■
Sept 10,1860- GE<> W. PKl' ® ■
EAST TENNESSEE VALLEI
TIMLOTHY,
HERDS ORASS, I
AIN1) CLOVE I*' 1 *' i
W r E are now prepared to fill orders, to almost aU 99
tent, for this desirable HAY, neatly put up 111
shipping order, and will be sent to any p<j iut . tt
South, at short notice. This Hay is supposed to “ •
a greater amount of nutriment, and less imn ■
growth, than any other grown in the South or < (
We respectfully solicit orders accompanied
and promise our best efforts to please aB wno «• - }
,r<>u>
HAS BECEIVED HIS USUAL LAKUK St' 1 ’ 11 '' , J
Fall and Winter Clotbinrf
COMPRISING ALL IHL M
Together with a full stock of |H
Trunks, Ha oes Vai ices. Carpet W M
[ UMBRELLAS.
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