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First Annual Fair
OF THE
COTTON PLANTERS' CONTENTION
or THE
STATE OF GEORGIA.
To be held, for three weeks, inthecityojMucon,be
ginning on first Monday in December, 1860.
HOWELL COBB, President, Perry, Houston Co.;
NATHAN BASS, W Vice President, Macon, Bibb
county;
JAMES V. JONES, 2/i Vtce-Z’rextrfenZ, Herndon,
Burke county;
S. H. J. SISTRUNK, Secretary, Perry, Houston
county.
SOUTH EBN M ANUFACTU RES.
AGRICULTURAL I MPLEMEXTS.
For best Wrought Iron Plow Stock, with the most
economical plan of attaching the different and
greatest variety of Plows used and employed
by the Cotton Planter $lO 00
For best wrought Iron Plow Stock, with Coulter
Plow, for breaking New Ground, Cane Brake
and prairie lands 5 00
For best 1 Horse Double Mould Hoard, for open
ing trenches or water furrows for manur
ing. Ac 10 00
For the best Siugle'Horse Double Mould Board,
for opening trenches or water furrows, for ma
nuring. Ac 5 00
best 1 wo Horse Gang Hows, with a right and
a left hand Mould Board of Steel and a Center
In/utde liourd or Shovel for turning out the
water furrow and making a Cotton bed at one
operation, after the same Is lined and listed up
on this plow, must contract and expand from
3 to 4 feet, and its practical application tested
on the ground for the plowing fete which
w ill conn-oil'during the second week 20.05
For best 2 Horse Wrought Sub-soil Plow 5.00
“ 1 ** Hillside Plow 000
“ 1 “ ‘•Sweep.” • Horse Hoe ’and Culti-
vator, with & without Double Mould Boards,
on Iron Plow Stock, and combining the most
pra' tn al advantages—each . 5.00
For best 1 Horse Cotton Scraper 5.00
“ 1 “ "Trencher and Cotton Ojieuer”
for opening the beds for seeding, and taking
them oil' at the same operation 5.00
For lies* "Guano Sower” and “Cottonseed Plan
ter’— this implement must For best 2 Horse
Cast .Mould Board Plow,tor clay land 10.00
For best 2 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for san
dy laud 10.00
For l>< - t 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for sandy
land 5.00
v or best 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for clay
land 5.00
Same Premiums and amount offered on the same kinds
of Cast Iron and Steel Mould Board Plows, and same
lands.
be offered for its economy ami perfect applica
bility to the eapaeitvot the negro, and itsprac
tic ifutilitv tested oil the Fair Ground 10.00
For best A most acceptable "Wheel Spacer or Dib
bler." with diamond edge, periphery A adjust
ing diamond edge /Kritdsim the face of the peri
phery for marking and spacing, from 9, 18,27
and inches, the dropping of corn ami seeds
of other crops in drill, from the hands of little
Negroes, and tested on the ground 10.00
For best Corn Planter 0.00 j
“ Corn ami Cotton Harrow, or Gang Plow 5.00 1
For best and cheapest Land Level for Horlzoutaliz
in .iiid Grade Ditching, 5.00
For b al 4 Horse Road W agon 10.00
" 2 " " " ... 10.00 |
“ 1 " Dump Cart 5.00 :
“ Gx Dump Cart 5.00
i “ OxY'ok 5.00
“ Plow Gear for Plantation use s.<mj
“ Rope twisting Machine for plantation
use 5.00
For best Poi table Horse Power 10.00
“ 1 Horse "Gin House Power” for ginning
(otton 20.00
For.b -st 1 otton Gin for Upland < ottous . 10.00
" “ 14 “ Sea Inland do 10.00
N. B.—Gins must be of Southern skill and Manufacture
For best Iron Cotton Screw 10.00
" Improved Grist Mill worked by Horse
Power 10.00
For best Cotton Seed Buller 10.00
“ Crusher attached to the giu
tor gin stand; to crush the seed as they tall
irom the gin, intended for manurial purposes. 10.00
For in-st» otton Seed Oil Expresser 20.00
" Grain Thrasher 5.00
Fan 5.00
" Corn ami 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 I'lautation Gate, Hinges and Self-Latch
ing 5.00
For be-; Portable Steam or Caloric Engine for Ag
ricultural purpo.-cs— ginning, grinding, Ac.—
Engine to be in operation on the Fair
groTOd 20.00
In t tie Departmebraff Agricultural Mechanics, the Con
vention will award discXJionary premiums for all arti
cles of teal merit not inTHided 111 the premium list.
W bite H > u t M . n H . earnest ulMpi and constant aim of
i. .■iurnnmi.. , | industrial iirtcr-
■ tne ei.i.ms ot .vjricultrWe tirst re „ :utl
a <1 must secure our ugliest reward, in our
<d the ; up...... i null lias conferred more happiness and
01, --.m! tne human minily ia a greater rat io than any oth
er known to cn iiiz.iu man, we shall bestow the "Great
Gold M -ual " the highest reward of ihe “Convention,”
Ul in the itneiilion in Agricultural Mechanics, likely o
I,‘ovc <.f most pra< tii al value and utility to mankind.
W eearm stiy iusite the Inventors and Manufacturers
«f« verv cla —of A. rii ulttiral Implements of the South
ern and W ■ -tern States, to be represented in their indu
cin'.- and stn ng th at the Fair of the “Cotton Planters’
Convention, of Georgia.” With its endorsement of their
skill and enterprise eUccass will follow reward.
Manufactures of Lebtheb.
For best Carriage Harness.... Hf.tO
“ Buggy “ i>.GO
M agon “ 5.00
•• Bridie and Saddle 5-00
Lady's do 5.00
•- liozen Brogan- 10.00
TWWTT- . SJH)
•■ b< -i G ,I„ Z . pair Gents's Shoes 5.00
" Ladies’ “ 5.00
'■ .J’ „ “ < hild’n's “ 5.00
1 raveling 1 rank and Valise 5.00
For i>e-t mid Hr. . -1 collection of Tanned Learner,
con-’.i-: Higot Kips. Calf, Sole and Harness 15.00
F«.rlk-st sides Upper. Sole and Harness Leather. 5.00
For lies 1 haff dozen Calf Skins 5.00
“ , b>.i. ..jdre-sed Whang Leather 5.00
“ half dog. dressed Sheep Skins 5.00
" " " ,; ->.it •• 5.00
.„ pUuuition tanned Leai’-er for
plantation use 5 w
-MANUFACTURES OF I.BRICS.
p »i 1 ( “TTOX'. Wool., and U-iON.
Fwlast balcOsnaburzs, s oz. to v.<d SS 00
« ♦. 5 00
.. P"'’.' ” ... A............... 5 00
.. «. p 1 1? J 500
. “ f luking,. > 5 (X)
4t <'otton Matrons.. 5 ()0
<< --‘‘igie Hair do .../ 500
.. ’T r!n - do * gOO
'otton Rope,. 500
toil Plow Line- = (ln
Bark ,!a f d “ Z ' 11 ,i " Collars' of Moss' ami
• I' * ■ •"> 00
For of Cotton Belting, 5 oo
.. .cffwiy,; i otton Sacking $5 00
■"I Bale of Cotton Yarn,, 5 00
IPii ce Plains, 10 00
•• Piece Satinetts and Tweeds, each 10 00
For best Piece last mere 10 00
“ Piece Lindseys and Kerseys, 10 00
•• jPiece Sierge. 5 00
*• Piece plain Flannel, all wool, 10 00
•• Twilled do thalf Cotlou) for plan
pct*<in u-e 10 00....
r»< iic.-t eciiiit u Letter Paper and Printing 500
For best spec itiicii Book-Binding 5 00
Mam factories in Wood and Iron.
For bc-t Bureau - $lO 00
Bedstead 10 00
S t «d une Chairs 5 oo
t Common du. 5 oo
alid Chair 5 00
•• Extension Dining Table 5 00
“ Kite, -u Table with Drawers, L-u,
.* -helves. Ac 10 00
•• Window Sash and Blinds 5 00
" Panel ileor 5 00
in and Wire Safe • • 5 00
Dozen (. t-dar. Cypress, Juniperand Pine
r.- Ut- 5 oo
For be-t doz<-u Water Cans with Bales and Covers
for field 10 00
For i’t -t t'ciuxia made Lille 1” IMI
•• do do Shot Gnu 10 Oti
“ Family Carriage, combining convent
e. -.i t . and lightness 15 00
. b . T ■ l ;r. ._gv $lO 00
l\.p Buggy o Oo
. u oi; Castingiu Hollow-Ware... 500
For I- -t -i- < tin- n and most approved pattern
In i i...... 5 00
For is st B.<r a:, i K> utul Iron 5 Oo
• i. . \-.n ; .a'- Tool- 500
>, l. in, a.u.- 500
•• Rail Road Car built in Georgia with
L.....n. i 20 00
For is.--t Cooking Stove- and utensils 5 00
no Range ..... 500
•• Fiuiitatioii i <>ok Stove for wood, with
asox.i.iou boiler and sufficient Oven capacity
for Hiking at one time from one to two bush
tof meal and potatoes 10 00
Under tht- head of Manufactures, the Convention will
award di-< n-tioi.ary premiums on all articles of merit
a id pr .ei.mi utility, not enumerated in the above list
CuhKicai, Mani cacti res. Oils, Cements Minekass,
For 1 ■ -st atx.‘< imeti Cold pr<-s-ed Castor 0i1.... $5 00
Forb -s r-H , imcn Lin-eeil. laird and cottou Seed
<i ; J?. 500
For b.--t -t.ec-.un-n Bituminous and Anthacite
< ii. - u 500
F<<r iu-'t h ilt Barrel Spirits Turjientine $5 UU
• -pii-fnieh Litne Gypsum. watcr-Cement
and !'■ irl A-h, half Barrel each 500
For !• -t co. lion of Mifi -rals 6 otl
M.vxi i viTt iiKs on Marru and Stone.
Forb- -t Marol- Monument:uid Mautv’. each....slo (10
•• w|H<im«*n <1 <|oz>*n) Brick 5 00
Fur b« sl and iargi -t exhibition ol Stone-Ware... s•> 00
For best Mill Rock for grinding com 5 00
Cixithlnu.
For l-—t and large.t exhibition of Ready-Made
Clothing Pictured in Georgia, and of
S-. Hh. , Mil ials S2O 00
For be-; g, t ,; a. .. s Hat 5 00
For best Negro do $5 00
•■ and largest . nd greatest variety of Hats
manufactured in Georgia, and of Southern ma
terial 10 00
Fine Arts.
For best Piano Forte. Southern made $5 00
lii-TUtt-,i lital piece of Music adapted
to the same 5 00
Portrait by, and of a Georgian.. »\ 10 00
Miniature'by and ofa Georgian. 10 00
Photograph by and of a Georgian 5 00
"UlO'ype by and of a Georgian 5 00
ffr.zuevreoty pe of a Georgian 5 00
specimen of animal Painting in Oil
jorigiu.ib. and from nature . 10 00
/Or spec' ll1 ’ ' 1 lsiml-< .ipe from nature 10 (Ml
•• do Fruit do do 10 (M
•• do same subjects in water colors each . 500
for best Paiiitiiig by a pupil of any of the Schools
in Georgia. J 0
For best and most acceptable and practical plan«
illustrations, sp. cir.eations and estimates of
a “souttM-ru Rural and Plantation Vilbi"
k embracing as follows : Proprietor's dwelling
eotugi- for Overseer and negroes. Bams for
everv kind of stock. Gin House and every other
bnUding required to con-pie te 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 Co
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:
premium SSO 00
For the largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced
upon 1 acre—same requisitions as for the q-op
on 5 acres—not less than 5,000 lbs. per acre. . S2O 00
For the largest crop ot Bea Island Cotton, pro
duced Irom 5 acres—same requisitions—not
lees 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 <)0
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—name 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 pei 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 Hie 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 tharrffU bushels—south of 32>4 degrees
latitude—requisitions same $lO 00
For the largest crops of Red Wheat—the requisi
sitions same as for White—and for each $lO 00
For the largest crop of Rye, for bread, from 1 acre
—not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same..s 500
For the largest crop of Rye, for grazing purposes—
not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same. ..$ 5 00
For the largest crop of Barley, lor bread—not less
than 30 bushels $ 5 ot)
For the largest crop of Barley, for grazing—not less
than 30 bushels—same requisitions $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Oats—not less than 50
bushels per acre —requisitions same as above..s 500
Fur the largest crop of field Peas, from 1 acre—not
less than 20 bushels—requisitions same $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Ground Peas, from 1 acre—
not less than 50 bushe.s —same requisitions.. .$ 5 00
For the largest erbp of Sweet Potatoes, from 1 acre
not lesr- than 100 bushels—requisitions same.. sto 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
Jess 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 SIOOO
For the largest crop of Hay, from Pea V Ines, per
acre—requisitions same $lO 00
i For the largest crop of Hay. from indigenous grass-
es, per acre —same as above $lO 00
For the largest crop of Foreign GEapea, from 1
acre—same as above $lO 00
Exhibitors of all of the aoove crops must state m de
' tail, fully, in writing, when the articles arc recorded lor
exhibition at the oince of the Secretary, all the requisi
tions as laid down for Cotton, Corn, Ac., as above, with
the witnesses' certificates for the measurement of land,
pounds and bushels per acre—without which, the exhi
bitor cannot be a.lowed to compete for the premiums of
the Convention, ami the Judges w ill not award premi
ums thereon.
COTTON BALES.
For the best lot of 50 bales of Uplahd Cotton SIOO 00
“ “ “ “ “25 " “ “ " 50 00
“ “ " “ “10 “ " " " 25 0U
“ “ " “ “ 5 “ “ " “ 20 00
“ “ “ “ “ 2 “ “ “ “ 10 00
“ “ “ “ “10 “ “Sealsland “ 50 00
“ “ “ “ “ 5 “ “ " “ 25 (HI
“ “ “ “ “ 2 “ “ “ “ 20 00
Cotton must be upon the Fair $ round, and the Cplands
bound with the "Iron Ties,” or Hoops.
SAMPLES. OF CROPS.
For the best lot of Sample Stalks, with the cotton
thereon, of the most productive varieties for
general cultivation $lO 00
For the best bushel of Bread Corn, with 0 ears for
sample.... 5 (MI
For the same—Stock Corn 5 00
For the best bushel of White Wheat, with one
dozen heads as samples 5 00
For the best bushel of Red Wheat, with one dozen
heads as samples 5 00
For the best bushel of Rye, for bread, with sam
ples 5 00
For the best bushel of Rye, for grazing, with sam
ples : 5 00
For the best bushel of Barley, for bread, with sam
ples 5 00
For the best bushel of Barley, for grazing, with
samples 5 00
For the best bushel of Upland Rice, with samples.. 500
For the best bushel of lowland Rice, with samples, 5 00
For the best bushel, each, of theditiereut varieties
~ <•( Sweet Potatoes 10 00
Tur riieDe»t ..i«ii,_ (> f the different varieties
ot Irish Potatoes io (HI
For the best bushel of Field Peas, tor the table'.'.'.'. I.
For tiiu best bushel of Field Peas, for stock 5 00
For the best satupi«~. <>i the largest number and ■
best varieties ol r leld Peus, ernrva exhib
ited by one individual ao oo
For the best samples of Grass Seeds, both indige
nous and foreign, exhibited and raised by one
person —adapted to South 10 00
Individual department sure invited, and ample pro
vision will be made for exhibitors, both in the Ag
ricultural and Horticultural Halls, for the larg
est and most extensive collection of samples
of Field and Garden crops, to be raised and
exhibited by one individual, with written
statement of the amount of each crop raised—
to the largest exhibitor of this class 25 00
HORTICULTURE.
For the best and greatest variety of Garden Vege
tables, raised and exhibited by one person
described, labelled and written statement of
the system of culture —under the same restric
tions as set forth fur the exhibition of field crops
For the best and greatest varb-G Ur oa’fden Seeds,
ailapted to Soii’Le' ll soil and climate—not less
than •-*' 'be most approved varieties—la
belled and raised by one person—premium... 10 00
PROSPECTIVE PREMIUMS.
For the most thorough, successful and practical
perimenial results, on 10 acres of land, for
three' consecutive years, with six varieties of
commercial manures, in the cultivation of cot
ton, corn, wheat, rye, barky, rice, isugnr 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 commit lev ap
pointed especially for the purpose above speci
fied —first report of these experiments to be
made at the Fair of 18ti0—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, ami plans of
houses—quantify and quality of live stock—
including every manipulation and miuutite
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 18(11 —premium..2oo 00
To the cotton planter in Georgia who shall erect,
aud have iu successful operation, upon his
plantation, by the Fair of 1801. Henry 's cotton
spinning machinery, for working up his cot
ton crop of the next year—and lull report of
results, of profit, Ac., to the Convention in
1862—a premium of 500 00
To any joint stock company that shall erect, in the
citv of Alaeuti, and have in successful operation by the
Fair of 1861, a Manufactory, exclusively for Southern
Plows, with a capital stock ol $50,000, this Convention
pledges .i . 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 oflabelled standard
Apple Trees ol Southern origin, raised by the
exhibitor, with specimens of the fruit ol eaeli
variety, as many as possible of the Fall and
Winter fruits, with a full written description,
character and history of each as practicable,
<riven to the < onveution before the premium
can be awarded $lO (X)
For best hall dozen standard Apple Trees of great
est excellence as winter fruit and keeping
qualities, with hall dozen fruit of each variety
as specimens, and sanie requisitions as before 10 00
For best single variety, Trees and Fruit, as
above, and requisitions same $5 00
For best lot and largest variety of Fall and Winter
Apples on exhibition and raised by same per-
. sou, without bushel of each variety 10 00
For best lot of half dozen varieties of winter Apples
of most excellence aud keeping qualities, with
one bushel of each variety on exhibition and
raised by same individual 10 00
DWARF APPLE TREES.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as standard Apples aud Trees.
TEARS.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as Dwarf and standard Apple Trees and Fruit.
QUINCES; Ac.
For best exhibition ot tills fruit with full written
detail of keeping. Ac., made by exhibitor to
Convention.. ." $5 00
For best 1 dozen Granges 5 00
For best one dozen Lemons $5 00
“ specimen of any other Southern Fruit
of excellence not named above 5 00
THE VINEYARD.
For best Conducted, most productive and practical
ly cultivated Vineyard iu Georgia, with full
written statement of its cuitivatoin. produc
tion. age, number.and parities of Vines, with
full detail of Wine making, Ac., made by the
proprietor, to the Convention anil his applica
tion for a Special Committee appointed by the
Convention to examine mid report upon same,
w ith half dozen bottles of Wine from each vari
ety of Grape, as specimens of the production
of said Vineyard, with date of the Vintage ol
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 00
and largest exhibition ofWines by same
person with one bottle as a specimen of each,
IHU e } dce, 20 00
■ For best one bottle Cordial of any variety 5 00
I •• and large-t exhibition of Cordials by
same person, with one bottle as a specimen of
I e-ach .• 10 00
I Exhibitors must state fully, in writing, to the Conven-
■ tion tiie formula of making the Wines and Cordials, and,
! unless this requisition is observed, no award will be
made.
HEDGING.
For best. longest cultivated and most extensive
edge in Georgia, of Osage Orangem .ny
other plant, with de»i riptmii ol age, best,
niethon of planting, trimming a:.d training
the Hedge .’ $lO 00
Tor nest ami largest exhibition of Hedge plants
ot any variety $lO 00
FLORICULTURE.
For best collection and largest exhibition of Green
House Plants by one pcrson,labelied and de
scribed _slo
HOM® DEPARTMENT.
PORK, BACON AND BEEF—GEORGIA MADE.
, i For beet 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 Har. e 5 00
I “ Saddle of Mutton 500 j
Exhibitors must state fully, in writing, to the Conven- :
I tion, the mode of pickling, curing and preserving the
Meats.
DAIRY.
For the best Jar of freih Butter 10 pounds or more,
Georgia made, s•’ 00
For best Cheese 5 00
For best Firkin of Bitter, 20 pounds or more, 6
months old $lO 00
The process of making and preserving the Butter and
Cheese must be given t.s before required.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
For best Jar of Leaf Lard, $5 00
“ Box Hand Seap 10 lbs. or more 5 00
“ lOjxmnds Soft Soap home made 5 00
“ and largest cxllcct n of fine Soaps 5 00
“ Starch, lopJiitids 5 00
■ “ BoxCandlei* 5 00
“ 2 Loaves Light Bread 5 00
“ Sampleßolls 5 00
“ Sponge Cak; - 5 00
“ Fruit do 5 00
Plain do , 500
Corn Bread .' 5 00
Vinegar 5 00
“ Cider. sgall3ns 5 00
“ lot of 1 dozen Preserves of different va
rieties 15 00
For best lot of half dozen Preserves of different va
rieties 10 00
For best sample of any variety $5 00
“ lot of 1 dozen Jars Pickles of different
varieties 10 00
For best rof any variety 500
“ lot of 1 dozen Jellies of different vari-
eties 10 00
For best sample of any variety 5 (X)
“ 1 dozen bott esCatsup 5 00
“ 1 dozen bott.es of Pepper Sauce 5 00
“ half dozen Jnrs hermetrically sealed
Fruits 10 00
For best half dozen Jars hermetrically sealed
Vegetables 10 00
For best. Peck Hops and mode of curing 5 (X)
“ . X 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, &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 (X)
“ 10 yards of negro Woolen Cloth 5 00
“ 10 do Woolen Carpeting 5 (Ml
“ Hearth Rug, Woolen 5 00
“ Rag Rug 5 00
“ specimen of flag Carpeting 5 00
“ Wool Coverlid 5 00
“ Cotton Comforts 5 00
For best Imitation Marseilles $5 00
“ Woven Countei pane 5 00
“ second best Woven Counterpane 5 00
“ 10 yards Woolen Jeans 5 00
“ 10 *do Cottou do 500
“ 5 do Linen Shirting 5 (Ml
“ 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 00
For best specimen Cotton Thread $5 (X)
EMBROIDERY IN BERLIN WOOL.
For best specimen in Plush. .. $lO 00
“ second best specimen in Plush 5 (Hl
“ do do do in Darned 10 (X)
For best specimen on Child’s Dress $5 (X)
“ 2d best sp’men on Child’s Dress 5 00
“ design for Frame 10 0()
FRENCH EMBROIDERY.
For best specimen on Ladies’ Dress $lO 00
“ 2d best specimen ladies’ Dress 5 00
“ specimen on Child's Dress ... 5 IXI
“ 2d best specimen Child's Dress 5 00
For best specimen on Col ar $5 00
“ do do Handkerchief 5 00
“ do do Sleeves 500
EMBROIDERY CHEMILLE.
For best specimen $lO 00
For 2d best specimen $5 00
BKA..D 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 tn Silk Quilt 5 oo
“ specimen in Cotton (Quilt 5 (X)
“ 2d do do do do 5 (X)
For best specimen in Wonted Quilt $5 ix)
“ do of Raised W ork Quilt 5 (xi
“ do in Cradle do 5 00
KNITTING.
For best specimen in pair Silk Hose $5 00
“ do do do do Hose 5 (hl
“ do do do b lax do 5 (XI
“ do do do do do 5 (X)
“ do do do ( otton do 500
For best specimen ( otton Hose $5 00
“ do Woolen do 5 00
“ do do do 5 IXI
“ do Child's Hose 5 (X)
CKOCinST WORK.
For best Tidy §•} W)
For liesfColftir.' ::::::: SSBO
MILLINERY.
For handsomest Velvet Bonnet $lO (X)
“ do Silk do 5 00
“ do Straw do 5 (X)
“ do Child's Hat 500
For handsomest Lady's Cap $5 00
“ do do Head dress 5 (X)
“ do do Riding Hat 5 00
BEAD VEST PAPER AND SHELL WORK.
For the handsomest Bead Work $5 00
For best specimen ot' Paper Flowers 5 00
F'or best specimen Shell Work $5 00 ,
HAIR WORK.
For best specimen in Flowers $5 <M)
“ do do Bracelet 5 00
“ do do N<ickl»«:o r- <h>
For best specimen in Ptu.. s;> 00
*• <to go (.iiaiu 500
ORNAMENTAL.
For handsomest Fly Brush $5 00
“ do Fan 5 (XI
For most useful design in Leather Work $5 00
LIVE STOCK OF THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
STATES.
HORSES OF ALL WORM—IST CLASS —SUFFOLK.
For best Imported Suffolk Stallion, owned in Geor
gia $50.00
Fur best Imported Suffolk Mare, owned in Geor
gia ;■ - 5©.00
With certificates ot their ;u.d Importation
approved by the Convention.
[ln all cases where the word Imported is useu tt j s
understood that the an.null must be brought from be
yond the limits of the United States.]
MESSENGER.
For best Stallion, owned in Georgi.a $20.00
Mare, " “ 20-00
F'or 2d best Mare, owned in. Georgia SIS.(X)
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.(X1
F’or best Filly, 2years ole SIS.(X)
“ Mare of any age, with Colt at herside 20.00
BLACK HAWK.
For best Stallion owned in Georgia.. $20.00
“ Mare “ “ 20.(X)
For 2nd best Mare, owned In Georgia ... 15.00
F'or best Mare of any age, with Colt at. her side.. .$20.00
ANY BREED.
For best Marc, (i years old SIO.OO
» '• 4 •• “ 10.00
Filly 3 “ “ 10.00
“ >• 2 “ “ 5.00
« “ 1 “ “ 5.(X1
For best Stallion, 6 years old SIO.OO
u •• 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, iu Georgia.on the ground.. 20.00
For the Mare exhibiting the largest number of
Colts, from Stallion or Jack, on the ground,
iu Georgia 25.00
For the largest number of Mares, (not less than 5)
with their produce, owned & exhibited on the
ground, by any planter iu Georgia—not less
than 25 collectively 50.00
For the 2nd largest number of Mares, not less than
5 (same requisition at 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 by the same individual, on the Fair
Ground, and bona fide sales of them made to the
Cotton Planters of Georgia, with evidence of
the same to the satisfact on of the Convention
(competition open tothe world)silver pitcher. .100.00
For the 2nd best and largest number of first class
Mares, not less than 20, and the average not
over 5, and none over 8 y ears old, Ac., &c.,
aforesaid, silver pitcher ».... 75.00
CARRIAGE MAKES.
For the best pair of Mares, not over 5 years old —
open to tne 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 ol Mares, Georgia raised.
age same • 20 00
For best single harness Male, open to the world
(age same) 10.00
For 2nd best single harness Mare, open to the
world (.age same) !
For best single harness mare, age same, Georgia ;
raised ■ ■ 15.00
For 2nd best single harness Marc, age same, Geor-
gia raised 10.00
For best saddle Maro. age uime, Georgia raised... 10.00
CARRIAGE HORSES.
For best pair Carriage Horsi s, not over Gyears old,
and raised in Georgia ■ ■ ■ ■ 10.00
F'or best single harness Ilurte, same requisition.. .SIO.OO
; For best saddle Horse, same requisition, 5.00
I
In the clasificMion of Broixl. Hames and Saddle I
Mares, individual ejcalU nct in points ot size, syn.metry.
action, ois osition and working qualities, w ill be the ;
standard of merit and value, without regard to blood or :
speed. It b ing the interests and policy of the Agrtcul- j
turists of this age, to tavorand encourage the breeding ,
aud raising a race of Horses foi a I work.
The great value of the M re ever the Horse, tor all
usage, economy and longer lite in the planting States,
must rank hera' higher position in the scale of excellence,
upon our premium list.
Ample provision and accoinmdation will be made for
the reception of animals for exhibition, aim an enclosed
I 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
i and tournaments. Mill 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 aud sensibilities of the most fastidious.
JACKS AND JENNETS.
For bes< Imported Jack, with Certificates approved
by the Convention $20.00
For 2nd best Imported Jack, w ith Certificates ap
proved by the Convention 15.00
: For best Jack, Georgia raised 15.00 '
F'or 2nd best Jack. Georgia raised It).00
For best Imported Jennet, with Certificates ap
proved by the Convention 20.0
For 2nd best’lmported Jennet, with Certificate ap
proved by the Convention, ... 10 1
jbest Jennet, Georgia raised
i „ xrtts.
For best team of 6 Mules. Ga. raised $20.00
“ " 4 15.00
I “ pair of “ “ “ ID.UO
“ single “ " “ 10.0)
j 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.W
CATTLE—DEVONS —IST CLASS.
For best Imported Bull $20.0(
“ Cow 20.(X.
“ Bull. 4ycars old : 15.0 C
“ “.3 " " 15,00
I “ “ 2 “ “ t 10.00
“ “ 1 “ “ 5.00
For best Cow, 4 years old, or more $20.00
“ ” J “ •• 15.00
“ Heifei, 2 years old 10.00
“ -1 “ “ 5.00
“ Cow,of any age, with Calf at her side.... 20.00
AYERSHIRE—2ND CLASS.
For best Impotied Bull S2O.(X)
“ Cow 20.00
“ Bull. 4 years old 15.00
“ " '4 " “ 15.00
“ "• I " “ 5.00
For best Cow. 1 years old, or more $20.00
“ 1’ " •• 15.(X1
“ Heifer 2 years old ." 15.00
For best Cow vs any age, with Calf at her side.... 20.00
KERRY—THIRD CLASS.
For best imported Bull ?20 00
For best imported Cow S2O 00
DURHAMS —FOURTH CLASS
For best Bull, any age $lO 00
“ Cow do do 20 (X)
“ Cov with Calf at her side, any age 20 00
For best Heifir, 3 years old $15.00
do 2 do do 10.00
“ do 1 do do 5.00
This Race tfCattle not being valuable for scanty pas
tures, it is no| the interest of the Cotton Planter to en
courage breedng them in the planting States.
GRADES AND CROSSES—FIFTH CLASS
For best Cowtin milk) with Calf at her side, of
either of ticse, each $lO 0“
Bulls of ndther being desirable by practical and ex
p rienced brtders for perpetuating good cattle, no pre
miums are ofeaed for Bulls in this class.
WORK OXEN.
For best yokeof Oxen, working qualities to be
tested on he ground during the Fair $lO 00
For 2d best siigle yoke, working qualities, to be
tested on he ground during the Fair $5 00
FAT CATTLE.
For best lot otfat Steers, (25 or more) sold in Ma-
con duringthe Fair $25 00
For 2d best lot lit Steers 15 (X)
For best single fat Steer $lO 00
“ sing> fat Cow or Heifer 10 00
SHEEP—RRST—CLASS—FINE WOOL.—SAXONS.
For best pen Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs *. S2O 00 ,
- SPANISH MERINO.
For best pen contfining Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs sls (X) 1
FRENCH MERINO.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe aud Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
SILLCIAN MERINOS.
For best pel, containing Back Ewe, Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
iOUTH'DOWNS—SECOND CLASS.
For best pei, containing Buck, Ewe, Lamb or
Lambs sls 00
FAT MUTTON.
For best lotfat Mutton (50 or more) $25 00
For 2d best ot fat Mutton (50 or more) S2O 00 j
To be sold in Macon during tue Fair.
DEER PARK.
Forthe best Park 0/ tame Deer in Georgia, not less
than ten head S2O 00
SWINE—LARGE BREED—FIRST CLASS.—-CHESTER.
For best Boar, 2 yetrs old 10 00
“ do 1 do do 10 (X)
“ Sow 2 d> do 10 00
“ do 1 to ffo 10 00
For best Sow 2 yean old or ovor. withlitter of Pigs,
not less than (> sls (X)
For best pen ol' Pigi, not less than 4 and 3 months
old .............................. 500
SMALL BREED-SECOND CLASS.—WHITE SUFX’OLK.
Premiums sa.r.e a) lor Chesters.
GRADESAND CROSSES—THIRD CLASS.
For the best anmals of any of the old and mbder-
Breeds of large oi'small Swine, same amount of Preml
ums awarded in the as for the Firstand Second Classes.
Discretionary Premuins for any improved or recently
imported Breeds of Swine that may be on exhibition,
will be awarded by aspecial Committee from the Judges
on Swine.
FAT HOIS—FOURTH CLASS.
For best pen fat Hogs, lot. less than 5, age to be con-
sidered $lO 00
For 2d best pen, aje to be considered 5 00
For heaviest single Hog, uge to be considered, rais-
ed in Georgia i» $lO 00
Exhibitors of l ittle, Sheep and Swine, in all eases,
under a rule of theCouventioh, M ill be required, u hen
the animal is enter*! for exhibition, to depositc with the
Secretary, a full witten statement of the history, breed
and age of the anißal, when practicable: the system ol
feeding and fatteuilg; .lie food consumed; kind, quanti
ty, quality aud v.-ibe; date aud weight when feeding
commenced and enmd, and increased weight up today
sent lor exhibition. 1
POULTRY.
For best pen Cochia ('lima Chickens {!ll
" do Shaighae do 500
“ do Brahlin, do »no
“ do Poland do 5 00 ;
“ do Black Spanish do 500
“ do Bantam do 5 (hi
. “ do Turkles 50G
“ do China Geese 5 00
I or best pen 4; ,.” bC $5 m
“ do Colniuun u.. 5 (X)
“ do White Swan GeeUV.U. 500
“ do Black Swan do I’."’’\ 500
“ do Muscovy Ducks 5 oo
“ do Puddle do 5 oe
“ do White Top-Knot Ducks.... 500
“ do Pea-Fowls smi
“ do Guinea Fowls 5 00
For the best and largest variety of domesticated
Fow ls, owned and exhibited by 1 person '. 10 00
When the contending samples are equal m point of
size, symmetry, . ge, <kc., the actual weight w ill deter
mine the result.
PIGEONS.
For oolWkm of milcy 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 wile, uu-mar
ried daughters aud minor male children under eighteen
years old, aud cards will be furnished by the Treasurer
to each member, embracing also, the names of each
availing themselves ol this privilege.
The public will be admitted at. Fifly Cents every dav
during the Fair, aud Children at hall price.
Ladies will be required to pay One Dollar -' B au Exhi
bition Fee. All others $5 00.
'('he Pupils of Charitable lns f,<u, J?' , ” e ’ Mi . n l i . stei 2 i ,
Christian a«uominatio»s. -*<ithe Editors ol the Political
Press of the Souther* o'fitcs, who have manifested an in
terest and symjviiiiy with the great ends and objects ol
this Convention, will be admitted free to all the privileges
of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members of their
families, and badges furnished them at the Secretary’s
Office.
All Editors and Editresses of the Agricultural Press of
the Southern States,are especially invited to all the privi
leges of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members
ot their families. Badges of distinction w ill be served
them bv the Secretary, and an effice and stationery lot
their benefit. Badges of distiiFtion will be served also
by the Secretary to invited gu«sts and to delegates from
any Agricultural Society in tie Southern States.
BULES FOB (XHIBITOBS.
The Secretary’s’office w>< be opened in Macon on the
12th of November, for thepurpose of receiving entries in
Hie department of ForeiJii and Southern Manufactures,
and previous to the opening of the Exhibition in this de
partment, on Mondiy, the 3d of December.
Persons wishing <o become exhibitors at the Fair, arc
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 Sucre
tary's office, before takiEgthem into the enclosures, with
curds attached to the same, and before 5 o’clock on Mon
day evening oflhe respective week, on which the arti
cle or animal vill be exhibited, and in readiness for the
examination « the Judges, at 9 o’clock, on Wednesday
morning of earn week. No animal or article can be en
tered tor a prenium under any circumstances w hatever,
in violation of tiis rule. The regulations of the Conven
tion must be stictly observed by exhibitors aud rigidly
enforced by thdifficers and superintendents in charge
and having contol over their respective departments.
TheSuperintidents will give particular attention and
direction to all tticles in their respective departments,
and see that all re arranged as near as can be iu nume
rical order, to 14son aud facilitate the labors of the
Judges in their
REPORTS OF JUDGES.
No article or airnal will be allowed to compete for
more than one pimiuin, nor taken away when entered
for a premium, bj'ore the close of the Fair, and no pre
mium will be pai in any ease iu violation of this rule.
The Judges wijmake their reports on Thursday, the
20th December, ad on Friday, the 21st. The
‘.WARD OF PREMIUMS
Willi be made frdi the Executi.e Stand at. 10 o'clock.
SALE OF STOCK
Will be made on Iriday, the 21st.
TRIAL OF ARICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
Will be made on Thlsday, the 13th, the second week of
the Fair.
' POLICE.
An efficient Policed the Convention, aided by that
of the Citv of Mad,Bunder theCUkf Marshal, will be
on the grounds duiin, the entire exhibition, topreserve
order.
AjiUAL ADDBESS
Will be delivered (| Wednesday, the sth of December,
at the Executive Stal on the Fair Ground, and on Wed
nesday of each substfcent week au Address w ill be de
livered by Agriculturists of the Southern
States. *
N. B.—All persons living business with the Conven
tion, or wishing infofcation not herein given, willen-
I quire of the “Secretai of the Cottou Planters' Conven
i tion," Perry, HoustoAounty, Georgia, until the 12th ol
November,'afterw anlkit Macon Ga.
Bv order of tliPresident,
’ HOWELL COBB.
—
The officers of th| Convention, being advised by
Messrs. Octavus Coht & Co., of Savannah, that they
are importing direct Lm Calcutta a cargo of bagging,
which will arrive somf ime in March, do earnestly urge
the cotton planters <jGeorgia, aud.of the adjoining
States, to purchase fr«i them a supply of bagging for
the next crop—it beinihe end and aim of this Conven
tion to aid and encouie all enterprises of direct and
fOriegn trade.
A full and liberal pr niuji list will be printed, with
all the rules aud regal lions of the Fair, and issued at
an early day, embracii I all the varied industrial inter
ests of "the south.
FIJsT WEEK
of the Fair will opti with au exhibition of Foreign
and Southe-in Manufatjres—a new feature in the histo
ry of State Industrial firs in this country.
SB|ND WEEK
Will be devoted to S Agricultural and Horticultural
Departments; and the*
1 THRI) WEEK
i Will close the exhibton. with a great array and dis
' play of the Live Stot of tke Southern aud W estern
States.
I
Professional tfaiAs.
DR. K.II. NISBET '
OFFICE on Cherry Street, over Greer & Freeman's,—
Residence on the Hill in front of the Blind Asylum
feb2Od
” a. pTcollins,
ClT¥l*H¥ S I c I A N ,
OFFICE on Third Street, next door to K. W. Phillips’
Negro Mart. ’ oct 2 d .
EMf;Kgow
HAS RETURNED. OFFICE OVER BLACKSHEAR'S.
1 octßd-lw
DR. R“ H. NISBET.
O' FFICE on Cherry Street, over Freeman’s Provision
Store.
Rkswence on the “Hill,” in front of the Female Col
egC_ [oct 3 ’69]
J. C. McREYAOLDS,
DENTIST,
CORNER of Mulberry and Second streets, above La
nier House, over Methodist Book Store. All opera
tions warranted. [May 31
G. W. EMKRSOX, i>. I>.
D K N TIST,
OPPOSITE LANIER HOUSE.
feb 11 d-ly __________ __
doctors
SMITH & HOLT,
PRACTICING PHYSICIANS
MACON, IM.
OFFICE.—Over Greer & Freeman’s. R ESIDENCE, -
I Dr. Smith at J. B. Ross’, Dr. Holt, in Vineville.
feb 1 d-ly
DE. A PIERCE,
HO MtEOPA'I’H,
OFFICE IN WASHINGTON BLOCK
feb 1 d-ly
Dr. C. J. Kooseve’t,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,
j Residence and Oilice, corner Walnut and Third Streets.
MACON, GEORGIA.
June 16-
DB. JOHN HAKDFMAN,
: Office over Dr. E; L. Strohecker's Drug Store
ang 10 d
i>«. IH. A. UfcTTAUER,
HAVING spent a portion of three successive years in
this city, during which time he has limited his prac-
I tice almost exclusively to Surgery, now respectfully oil
ers his services to the citizens of Macon and surround
ing country, in all the branches of his profession. Office
on°the South East Corner of 3d and Cherry streets, over
Mr. Asher Ayres’ new Grocery Store. ' May 10
DOCTORS
j McDonald & van giesen
DENTISTS,
OFFICE IN WASHINGTON BLOCK, WEST SIDE.]]
feb 2 d-ly _
A CARD.
CJAMUEL T. BAILEY, Esq., having returned to Ma-
O con 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 Octnulgee Circuits, and
in other counties when specially employed. Office three
doors below Telegraph Building, up stairs.
SAMUEL T. BAILEY.
WM. K. DeGRAFFENRIED.
JS*’/” Messenger & Citizen copy 4t may 8 d
J. F. BASS,
AT T O li N E Y Al’ LAW.
MACON, GA.
OFFICE in Triangular Block, 2nd St., over Bearden &
Gaines’ Shoe Store. feb 22 d-ly*
KI VICKS ’*& STANLEY,
Attorneys at Law,.... IRWINTt)N, Ga.,
WILLPRACTICE TN THEOCMI’LGEE & SOUTHERN
CIRCUITS.
IONA. RIVERS. [feb 26d-ly*J BOLIN A. STANLEY
UULVERHOUSE <(-. ANSLEY.
ttorneys at Law,
h 'n.oxville and Ft. Valley, Ga.
G. P. CULVERIIOUSu, Jf Ansley,
Knoxville. ■ '' U, Valley. 1
oct 19 d Im i 1
DR. K. C’. II IRDIE.
OFFICE on Cotton AvvtvK- «n« door ano>e Coo. ».
Barker’s. ocl •'*’ ll ** j““-
rehoul
U PRE It & HUNTER. Attorneys at Law, have removed
O th a.-office to the new building on Mulberry Street,
direetlv opposite the Lanier House, over the store of A.
G. Bostick. oct 30 d
JOHN A. NELSON,
Warehouse <s• General Commission Merchant,
JSfXSit Macon, G-a.,
\VILL ATTEND, PERSON ALLY, to the Sale and
i ♦ Storageof Cotton, Bacon, Grain, and qll oilier pro
duce consignedto him. Also, to the tillingall orders for j
Bagging, Rope and Family Supplies. feb. 1 •
jl* 1 • 3FL3i3X<C!jEz£2E22E : S.'3C’«i
; Upholsterer and Mattress Maker,.
On Cotton opposite Ross, Col,man A-Jlosr. Ma-
con. Ga.
i 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,
BAE AND BILLIARDS,
zaZEa,coxx, Groorgia.
A. PATTERSON R, S. NEWCOM
Febl.
BOOK BINDING.
JACKSON BARNES manufactures to order every de
scription of BLANK ACCOUNT BOOKS, and BIN DS
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.
febl -ly
Hardeman «Sc Si>arks,
Warehouse & Commission Merchants,
HICO}, <SA.,
yjßmM storing of Cotton, and to the filling of orders
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 favor
us with their patronage. Liberal advances made when
O I T Y MOTET-.
TALLAHASSEE, ELA.
J. L. DEMILLY, Proprietor.
Stage Office kept at this Hotel. A»b 1 d
GREAT’INDUCEMENT
TO THOSE WHO DESIRE
ET.EGANTROOMS.
S. COKCELIUS.
Commerce Si., below Exchange Hotel, Mont
gomery, Alabama.
Is prepared to do everything in the
Paper Hanging Business I
In just as handsome a style as Fresco Painting can be .
i done. To be done in
GOLD VELVET,
And all other colors to suit the taste.
OAK A MARBLE PAPERS,
WHICH can be Varnished, and of which I keep a ,
IV large assortment constantly on hand.
As to my competency in business, I refer to the follow
i ing well known gentlemen for whom I have dune work:
Col. Isaac Croom, at Greensboro: Col. C. T. Pollard, I
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.,
i to Messrs. Logan A Co.
1 take pleasure in giving the following certificate:
Montgomery, Ala., December 28,1858.
I take very great pleasure in recommending Mr. S.
I Corcelius as' a paper hanger, he has done work for me at
my residence in this city, and lias given me entire sat
slaction. C HAS. T. POLLA RD.
march 15 d-ly
11. C. IIODGKLXS & SONS,
MANUFACTURERS OF
CrTJixns
AND DEALERS IN
Every Snorting Article.
MULBERRY STREET, MACON, GA.
feb 1 d-ly.
Jnoitrante Companies.
INSURANCE AGENCY.
THE undersigned Agent is prepared to cover any des
cription of property, in the following named First
Class Companies:
Jitna Insurance Company, Conn.
Phurnix Insurance Company, Conn.
North America Fire Insurance Company, Conn.
State Fire Insurance Company, Conn.
LaFayette Fire Insurance Company, Brooklyn,
la isses promptly adjusted bv
May 26- RICHARD CURD, Agent.
' $33 O, OOO;
FEARS & PRITCHETT,
AGENTS FOR
The Selma Insurance and Trust Company,
Located at Selma, Ala.
Organized in 1856.
Capitol Stock, all paid in, $3(10,00000
Cash premium bn band,.. 30.000 00
$-«i,000 00
\\ . M. SMITH, President.
R. Lavsley, Secretary.
REYEiiKMCR.—B. A. A’ J. A. Nisbet, Macon, Ga.
A CAHD.
We would say to the business men and citizens of Ma
con, that being satisfied from letters, statements, and
the list of Stockholdei's In the above Company, that the
Company is safe, and deserving patronage. We have ta
ken the Agency, and are now refidy to take risks on
stocks or buildings, at as low a rate as any other respon
sible Company or Agency. “This is a Southern Compa
ny, located in a Southern city, owned by Southern peo
ple. and we ca.l on Southern Merchants” to patronize
us. ail things being equal.
May 4. W1- FE.UiS & PRITCHETT.
FIRE RISKS OiVEY TAKEN. *
GIRARD FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE J OMPANY,
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 $500,000-—Assets July Ist,
1860, $906,601,85 Liabilities, sl6,-
514,37.
INSURES Buildings, Merchandize, Household Furni
ture, Rents, Leases, and other insurable property at
the usual rates. Thiee-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 pi ollts accruing to the policy holders exceed the sum
of $500,000. GEO. T. HOPE, President.
11. H. Lamport, Secretary. T. R. BLOOM,
feb 1 d-ly Agent, Macon.
Si&ciH'poraied IMiIH
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
or
HA R TFORD, CONNECTICUT.
Capital and Asgetts - ---$937,708.00,
IJOLICIES issued and renewed; Losses equitably ad
. j listed 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
i'iiow. K. Campbell, Agent,
OF THE WELL KNOWN
Home Insurance Comp’v,
OF NEW YORK, X
CASH CAPITAL SI,OOO,OOO— SURPLUS over $400,000.
And the
PARK INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW YORK,
CASH CAPITAL^, OOO, WITH LARGE srMPLUS
march 16-til Ist jan.
Insurance Companies.
CITY FIRE INSURANCE haven »
Capi**«i
SPRINGFIELD ’-'SURANCE CO. —SPRINGFIELD
capital $150,000.
INSURANCE COMPANY—N. YORK.
Capital $200,000.
yrnn a large surplus security invested. Policies in
the above first class Companies issued andlosses promp
ly adjustetl by E. J. JOHNSTON, Agent,
tl! b i d-ts Macon, Ga.
jE ii 6 ciiiCt ijiiu
'pilE Subscriber is Agent for the
1 Insurance Companies: "
Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
Southern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Augusta Insurance and Banking Company.
Unity Fire Insurance Company, of London.
Applications received, Policies issued and Losses ad
justed by [feb 1 d-ly] J. M. BOARDMAN.
CHARTER OAK FIRE
AND
MARINE INSintANCE COMPANY,
CASH CAPITAL 300.000' DOLLARS.
Joseph H. Spbague, Sec’y. Raph Gillet, Prest. !
fob 1 d-ly T. R. BLOOM, Agent, Macon.
NEW BAKERY. !
ittit. JACOB IJIMkLLK,
F*Kso till: uast s ’ x J’ ears engaged with Henry Home, ;
form tlie would rwpectfully in- I
that he has
Telegraph Ollie.-, « , , , ,V, hl -rry street, below the Georgia !
Cakc’Bakery and door lo W • T - Nelson’s, a
Persons may rely on tin<2 y ' , . .
pakes, gotten up in the beet sty. a aß^or tment of
slid of the best material. He is . 1 ie . cu ' ,nar yA**' 1 ’
Curpassed. "rmiued not to be
Parties furnished at short notice. Asha. , ...
patronage solicited. J. Dlfii, P.’ 1 '’ 110
Macon, Sept. 5, 1860-d3m -ljK-
“Magasin des Modes Paresieaine?** I
NZEiss Eliza/beth. Kilts
HAS the pleasure to announce that she will open on
the sth of OCTOBER, at the store formerly occu
pied by Mrs. Dessau, and adjoining Messrs. John N.
Kein & Co’s., a full and complete stock of
MILL IN ER }' G O ODS,
Consisting in part of Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Rib
bons, Head-Dresses, Dress Caps, Caitiures, Head Netts,
Velvets, Japanese Flats, Ruches, Blond Edgings, Dress
Trimmings, Thread Ixices, Gimps, Gilt Braid and Gold
Trimming, Belts, etc., etc., of the latest and richest de
signs, ami at prices which will challenge comjmtitioii.
Miss Kilts has just returned from New York, where
she made arrangements with some of the leading Milli
ners, bv which she will receive, dining the season, ev
ery desirable novelty in her line whidi may, from time
to time, make its appearance.
DRESS MAKlNGDepartment. which will be
presided over by an experienced and competent assist
ant, wili be so conducted in all its details, that it can
not fail, she trusts, to give entire satisfaction to all who
j may favor her with their patronage. [oct 8]
LOOK AT THIS!!
AFTER this date, we shall refuse to rill any orders for
lumber, unless accompanied with the Cash. And
all lumber sent to our Factory to be dressed, will not be
delivered until settled for. w eare 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
rons, 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 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, and
properly signed, accompanied with the Cash,, and we
shall be happy to w ait upon you.
I). B. & J. W. WOODRUFF,
Proprietors of the Enterprise Planting Mi
April 21-dtf ■
AT AND BELOW
COST!
A rEN'S Double Sole and .Upper W. P. Boots, at cost;
AL “ “ “ Boot's, at cost;
“ Pump and Stitch Boots, at cost;
“ Calf and Patent Congress Gaiters, at cost;
Boys’ and youths’ Boots, Shoes and Gaiters at cost;
I 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- I
ons to mention will be sold at and below COST for
1 CASH. L. L. BRICKHOUSE & CO., |
j oct 12 d Triangular Block. Macon ; Ga. .
Just ile<u4v<‘d
JX/7 FOR SALE LOW.
COAL OIL, perfectly colorless and odorless.
Burning Fluid arid Lamp Oil of superior quality,
i Potash anu Pearlash of superior quality.
Saleratiis, Mustard, Spices, and
FAMILY SOAPS.
Superior TEAS and flavoring Extracts.
Dr. Bowen’s Domestic Wine, much superior to the
i worthless, said to be imported wine, good for delicate
; females.
Dr. Branham s Liver and Dyspeptic Medicine by the
quantity, lor sale low to Druggists and Country Mer
chants and the trade generally.
All of the above to be had at the reliable Drug
and Chemical Store of GEORGE PAY’NE.
Macon, Ga., Sept. 25.
Hope
i 500 CQILS and Half Coils Richardson’s “Hemp Leaf’
i 250 COILS Machine Rope, other brands,
j 100 “ Hand Made Rope, lor sale by
Sept 7- BOWDRE & ANDERSON
Musical Card.
| AT T E are again prepared to commence our Musical In-
1 VV structions from the 15thof
Sept 13- H. L. & 8. A. SCHREINER
Kaiiiouo
wm 1U co ' lnectlo “ with the Adams Ex l)r 7? ■
t w ill run Express on both night and 8 tu oiia"n‘ ■
cun & Western Rail Road. d day trs,n »< I
AnK reig l‘- t way stations will be sent bv tho ■
Freight called for between 11 and 12 o'clock t w I
between 5 and 6 o’clock, P. M. Wk ’ A - 34 -.aM ■
. _Maylo- L-H-POWERS, A I
r/? acon jk.Wost.om Railroad.
P * I
> Th C 1 rains will not be iuh on Sundayh.* * 1 * I
to train from Macon, connects at Ah I
A H Wlth train of We «tem <& Atlantic Rail ■
( Atlanta at 10.20, a. m.. with Georgia R. R“at M I
and Atlanta A M est Poin R. R. at 10.10 a. m. A ‘ I
nr wFa P u M d tr i t,iu ! ro,u -' l, icon, connects with t„ 8
u A/F K ’ le V l . u ? Atlan,a at 8-W) p. m. With? 1
12»0a m ° r ' M -“ nd At ‘ anta * West Point R j
Each train of the Western & Atlantic R. R 3
at ( hattanooga with trains for Memphis, Na«hvi ux* ■
Orleans, and ad points West, and nt Dalton wit ■
tor Knoxville and all points North. u tndl ■ j
Travelers will find this the shortest, quickest and „ 1
pleasant route to the North as well as the j
Virginia Springs.
There being less change of cars than by a lt v n , k I
route, and the whole line passes through a hi-h r 1 9
thy region, many portions of it commanding vn'.w?’ 11 I
scenery ot the most picturesque character. ' ■
lime irom Macon to New York by train ienvi»„ fl
145 p. m., 61 hours, by 12 night train hours i" J; fl
connections by both trains at all points beyond Athm' 1
Fare to New i ork, $33 U 0; Philadelphia, s'l uu •w. : I
more, $29 00 ; Washington, S2B 00; Rii hmund
Petersburg, s2l 00; Jackson's River, $22 U 0 ’ *' 1
The last named point is on the Virginia Central n, 9
road, and only thirty miles from the Greenbrier Uh, I
Sulphur Springs. M
To Newbern. s2l 35, for Pulaski Allum and Red 3
Blue Sulphur Springs. K a
To Salem, $23 10 for Roanoke Red Sulphur, Red SwA 1
Allum and Salt Sulphur and Greenbrier W hite 8«1 I ,[ 1 > |fl
To siig Tunnell, $22 35, for Montgomery Whit# » fl
phur, Yellow Sulphur, Alleghany, Salt Sulphur k“j' I
Sulphur, and Greenbrier White Sulphur Sprin-U * I
branch road of 1 J£,iniles runs to the Montgoiuerv Whit fl
Sulphur Springs, where ample provisions will be iK e I
to accommodate 1000 guests. A daily line ot Coani |
leaves this point for all the principal Springs includi,” ■
the Greenbrier White Sulphur. ” • I
Baggage checked to New York; for otherppo w , I
checks will be given to Knoxville, thence to any pukt ■
desired. ■
Fare to New Orleans, S2B 00 time through 58 hours - I
JA7 Twenty-four hours less than by any other route ■
ALFRED L. |
May 11-d-ts Superintendent. |
Centnil liail lioad.
iO 1: Jha? |
Cliunge of Schedule.
ON and after Sunday, February Stith 1860, the Train
will run as follows:
Leave Savannah 10.05 a. »., 1.30 r. m and .1.10 >• n I
Arrive at Macon 8.55 a. m. and 11.051-. x I
Arrive at Augusta 6.30 a. m. and 6.35 P. x I
Arrive at Milledgeville 12.30 ». x I
Leave Maeon 10.00 a . m . and 10.00 p. x 1
Arrive at Savannah... 7.29 A. M., 7.45 p. m and 10.4(1 p, x S
Arrive at Augusta 6.36 a. m. and 6.35 p. x
Leave Augusta 12.30. a. m. and 2.151’. x 1
Arrive at Savannah 7.29 a. m. and 10.4(1 p. » I
Arrive at Macon 8.55 a. m. and 11.05 p i |
Trains that leave Savannah at 10.05 a. m., onlyi*r>to I
Millen, arriving there at 8.10 p. m., connecting'with Iti I
a. m., Macon train to Augusta.
Passengers taking the 2.15 p. in. tr»*n at Angusu ’
will leave Millen 5.50 p. m., and art , ’’* ia t Savannah ui I
10.40 p. m.
Passengers by 11.10 p. m. fro-* 1 Savannah will go thro' i
direct to Augusta.
Passengers by either --30 or 11.10 p. m. trains from Sa
vannah for Macon. points beyond, will meet with no g
detention at Mn‘-’ n ;
Passengers -' lr Atlanta, or points beyond, on Western f
<fc Atlant’- Hill Road, will leave Savannah ou the V*) ' |
p. m. t»* iu ; for Milledgeville and Eatonton on ll.ltip.m,
t ra i»; for South-Western Rail Road below Port \ alb v
11.10 p. m. train ; those for Montgomery, Colunibu
&c., by either train.
Passengers from Augusta, for South-Western Georgia, j
should take the 12.30 a. m. train to avoid detention at
Macon. Those for Columbus, Montgomery, Ac., may
take either train.
Trains connect at Macon with Macon & Weßtorntraiii
to Griffin and Atlanta, and the west; also with South-
Western trains ‘o Albany, Cuthbert, Eulau.a, Fort Gaines,
Americus, Columbus, Montgomery, &c., and at Millen
with Augusta and Savannah Rail Road to Augusta and
the north ; at Savannah with the tri-weckly 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 Rond is
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 SCHEDULeT
rail road
LUMBUS.
Leave Macon... < ur , A M and na) p M
Arrive at Columbus ,3.31 P . M . aud 5 ;j5 A M
Leave Columbus -.- 15 A . aud 3 a(J p M
Arrive at Macon 8.56 A. M.a»d9osP M
One daily Mail Train between Macon and Am ..,.
Cuthbert, Coleman and Morris. ' ’
Leave Macon 10.25 a yj
Arrive at Albany 4.55 I*. if
Leave Albany ;2.0u p. y|.
Arrive at. Macon 8.26 I‘. M.
The Mail and Passenger Trains from Colemau Station
10 miles west of Cuthbert, ou the Fort Gaines Line »ud
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 Rond will be open
to Hatcher's, on the Eufaula Line, 15 miles west of (’nth- ,
bert on the 15th of March next,
Leave Coleman at 11.45 A. .V.
Leave Morris at 11.3 s A. X. 3
Arrive tit Smithville, at 3.61 P. M. , ,
Leave Smithville, at 3.35 P- V. |
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 Mlxniy
Mail Train.
Trains, to Columbus form a through connection to j
Montgomery, Ala., and Augusta, Kingston, Wilmington, :
Savannah, Milledgeville and Eatonton. "
Post Coaches run from Albany to Tallahassee, Bain
bridge, Thomasville, &c.
' Post Coaches and Hacks make a daily connection with 1
he Trains at Coleman for Fort Gaines, and at Morris 1
‘n'rjfaula. I
six times a week from Fort Valley to Per- |
Knoxville 'XU. 1 ® and lla "' kinsville > and triweekly to |
the’NKh^Td^lroiE' B helow F,,rt A ' alle - V - shonlA ‘ rik ',' |
.mtentHm at Macoii and Savannah to avoid |
detention at Macon, rt- _ points take either Train. |
VIRGIL POWERS
Macon. Feb. 29tb, 1.860. _ Ell k r ' r & Bu P’ t -
Temporary ICemovr-j
OF
L. D. WILCOXSON & CO.'c
CAR RIA GE VEPOSI TOR Y.
IN consequence of having sold our old stand to the La- g
nier House Company, we have moved our business |
location to the Store above Bowdre <t Anderson's, on the a
comer of ('ottou A venue and Cherry street, where we will |
continue Die Carriage business until next fall, when we
will occupy a new aud commodious Carriage Warehouse,
now- in course of erection on Second Street, first (loot
above the Baptist Church.
To persons wishing to procure bargains, we offer su
perior inducements, as we have on hand a larger Sunk
of Carriages, and other goods, than we can coveniently j
store in our present building being so much siuallerlhau |
our old stand.
Mr. J. Deloache, who has been connected with this old |
established House for more than fifteen years, is still iu I
the establishment, and respectfully invites all his ok I
j friends aud customers, and all others who trixlc in tins I
market, to give us a call. May 1<»-
I’ciiiiOM’c Bacon and Lard.
Qfl Hl HI LBS. Choice Tennessee Sides, Hams and 9
Shoulders, . I
100 Cans Tennessee Loaf Lard, just received and for I
sale by [Sept 101 McCALLIE & JONES
newTToods.
The subscriber is now receiving his Stock of
T’a.ll and -Winter
GOODS,
Which will be sold as LOW as any House in the town
His Friends and flic Public
are requested to call and judge for themselves.
Sept 19,1560- GEO. W.
EAST TENNESSEE VALLEI
H J3L Y.
TIMOTHY,
HERDS GRASS,
AIND GLOVED-
i- I
A\ T E are now prepared to fill orders, to almost any r |
V V tent, lor this desirable HAY, neatly put up to|
shipping order, and will be sent to any point m - n g
South, at short notice. Thia Hay is supposed tecoo» |
a greater amount of nutriment, and less oba”* 1 I
growth, than any other grown in the South or West.
We respectfully solicit orders accompanied with t - <■
and promise our’best efforts to please all who m- I .'
ronizeus. R. M. NITI EKS ON &
Sept 19-d3m Knoxville,/TeDDe'-' ■
a ojhin 1.. a
HAS REC KIVEO HIS USUAL LARGE SUTPLt OF
Fall and Winter Clothing 1
COMPRISING ALL THE
NEW AN» DESIRABLE HTV*- fc ’
Together with a full stock of FURNiSHLNt' G<A
Trunks, Ha oes Valices, Carpet Bag*
UMBRELT.AS-
apr 4d