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T in) E man a© is a& t . “Care to our coffin adds a nail no doubt. But every grin of laughter draws one out!” A Good Customer. —A certain runaway couple were recently married at Gretna Green, and the Smith demanded five guin eas for his services. “ How is this ‘!” said the bridegroom, “ the gentleman you last married assured methat heonly gave a guin ea.” “ True,” said the Smith, “but he tvas an Irishman, I have married him sis times before, he is a customer — you i may never see again.” Bor-Barian Til/.—The bar is noted for its wit; hut it is not always that the best things are said before the bar. A poor fel low, in his examination the other day. wits asked if he had not been in that court be fore, and what for ? (He had been up for body stealing.) “It was for nothing at all,” said the humorist, “ honly rescuing a teller creturfrom the grave.”— London paper. Ncie Year's Anecdote. —A little girl was despatched by her mother on New Year’s day, to wish a grocer a “Happy New Year,” with directions to tell him that she would “ take the gift in molasses.” Accordingly she took a jug and went to the store and did her errand as follows : “ Marm told me to come and wish you a happy new year, and here’s a jug to put. it in.” Hoggish. — ‘When are you going to com mence the porting business ?” askad a per son of another, who had a sty on his eye. “ Explain,” said the afflicted one. “Why, I sec you have got your sty ready.” “ True,” was the reply, “ and I have got one hog in my eye now.” A well behaved River. —Josephus speaks of a river in Judea which ceased flowing on the Sabbath. There is also one stream in modern geography which has a similar praise worthy trait—the current of Duns ! But, like a dammed river, it but runs the fiercer when the curb is taken off; witness its rush ing flood on any Moday in the year, and in the month in particular. The Magic of a Smile. —Who lias not felt the electric magic of a smile 1 Delicious good humor! Bright gift of him who giveth sunshine and flowers—blessed fireside part ner—brightest soother of care—most deli cate grace ofyouth—fair lingererby theside of old age—l dedicate myself to thee ! What though the wrinkle gather on thy brow, and the chesnut curls of youth are fa ding to the gray of gatherefl years, give me but the reflected lustre of thy smile, and I shall charm even yet the eyes that love me. Woman —The Morning Star of our youth —the Day Slat of our manhood—the Even ing Star of our age. God bloss our Stars. “ Is this real hoggany,” said a green horn who was astonished at the lustro of an ele gant mahogany table in a gentleman’s par lor, at the same time taking out his jack knife, and shaving oft’ a large slice of the edge—“ Well, L swow, tis, aint it I” A glutton of a fellow was dining at a lin tel, who in the battle of knives and folks, accidentally cut his mouth, which was ob served by a Yankee joker, sitting near by, who bawled out, “ 1 say, friend, don’t make that are hole in your couritenanceany larger for goodness’ sake, or the rest of us will starve to death.” Mike Walsh in one of his queer letters to the Aurora, speaks of a stupid fellow witli a “phiz so anti-intellectual,that he lostthir teen ideas while looking at him.” Wo notice that Joseph Drew has been united in the hands of holy matrimony to Annette Pryes, in Philadelphia. So Joe Drew A Pryes that time, didn’t he, Anne l It takes a man to make a how,but it takes nature to make a bough ; then it takes a tailor to make a beau, and a milliner to make a bow. A gentleman, seeing a number of cows in a field grazing, observed, “he did not wonder that the grass didn’t get high, as it was cow'd down.” Again—seeing a cellar nearly finished, he remarked, “it was an excellent foundation for a story.” A venerable snuff taking old lady, a few days since, broke her neck in a fit of sneez ing, caused by tho too froquent use of her favorite maccaboy. “Paint ine in my portrait,” said a gen tleman to his painter, “with a book in my hand,and reading out aloud. Paint my ser vant, also in a corner where he can’t he seen, but in such a manner that lie may hear me when I call him.” An itineratingdentist lately call at ahouso and applied fur business. “ Don’t you want your teeth drawn 1” says lm to the owner. “ No.” “ Don’t your wife 1” “ No.”— “ None of the children 1” “ No.” “ Can't you give me some sort of a job 1” says the dentist. “ Why,” says the gentleman, “ 1 have got an old cross-cut-saw, tho teeth of which are out of order. You can have that job, if you’ll fix ’em.” A Yankeo boy ami a Dutch liny went to school to a Yankee schoolmaster, who, ac cording to usage, inquird, “ what is your name ?” “My name is Aaron.” “ Spell it,” “ Big A, little a, r-o-n.” “ That’s a mail; take your seat.” Noxt came the Dutch boy. “ What is your name 1” “My name is Hanna.” “Spell it.” “Big Urdus, little Hanns, r-a-n.” “That’s a man: sit down.” “ Why don’t you wipe your nose, Tom'?” said a little officious, pragmatical body, to a tall jMly old codger, with a great blue spin dling nose. “Oh ! gad,” replied the latter, “ I have, your honor, as far as 1 can reach!” “Out of darkness comcth forth light,” as the devil said when ho looked into tho ink Hcg. Masonic Notice. THE members of Madi iff.t/s. v. V son Lodge announce to their ‘} ~re' hren °f the Fraternity in vVjir the adjoining Counties, that ‘hey will celebrate the Festi val of St. John, the Evange •fjp .Hl;> list, in this place on TUES DAY, 27th instant, and res pectfiilly invite their partici * (jf ft ‘ paiion in the festivities of the 1 occasion, A procession will be firmed at 10 o'clock, under the direction of Brother Alien Jones, as Marshal of the day, and prm eed to the Presbyterian Church where an ap propriate Oration will lie delivered by Brother A. A. Overton. After which, the Officers of the Lodge will he publicly installed. The citizens generally are invited to attend. JOHN s. WALKER, J Committee CHARLES WHITING, > of C. F. HOFFMAN, ) Arrangements. December 10 3w3 Madison Saddlery! THE subscriber would respectfully inform his friends, and tire public generally, that having just received a! his old stand (next door to the office of the “ South ern Miscellany,”) a small but well selected stock of Saddlery-ware, Carriage, Buggy, Wagon and Riding Whips, Saddle Cloths, Spurs, Curry Combs, Horse Brushes, Carriage and Wagon Collars, Stirrup) Irons, Bri dle Bits, !yc. Sfc. He is prepared to furnish to order, at short notice, any article in his line—of ms own manufacture, and w hich he will warrant to wear equal to tho best made in this country—such as Coach, Buggy, Snlkey and Wagon Harness, with pla ted, brass or Jappaned mountings ; Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Spanish, Columbia, Travel ing, Fancy and Quilted Saddles ; also, Race and Boys’ Saddles; Bridles, Martingales, Halters, Circingles and Girths, Together with articles of every description manufac tured in his line, which he will sell ns low as can be atfirded in this section of country. Valieces, Saddle Bags, Medical Bags, Cafpet Bags, and Trunks, made to order. Also, every description of military work. OCr REPAIRING done at short notice. He is grateful for past favors, and most respectfully solicits a continuance and extension of tho same. WILLIAM M. BURNETT. N. B. I have on hand a fine lot of Skirting and Har ness Leather, and Hog, Sheep and DecrSktns, which will be sold for cash ONLY. December 10 Cm 37 Siwcs, Medicines, &c. IDE have just received a larae and judiciously select ” ed stock of Medicines, Hardware, &c-, together with a full supply of Indies’, gentlemen’s, misses’, boys’ and children’s Shoes; among which may be found Ladies’ kid village walking Shoes, do lace do do . do figured do do do R. R. kid Slippers, do R. R. walking Shoes, do French R. R Slippers, do do RR. Bucksins, tlo super French do do fancy Kip Boots, do do Lace do Misses’ Laec Boots, do Kid do do R. R. colored Boots, do cloth Buskins do French R. R. Slippers, do do do Buskins, Child’s Kid Boots, do do Ties, do Kotin Boots, do morocco Buskins, do figured Boots, do thick Brogans, do kip do Men's super extra sized Brogans, do do thick do do fancy Kip do do sewed Kip do do extra pegged do do line calf do do thick pegged Boots, do super thick pegged Boots, do Russet pegged Brogans, Bovs’ do do do do thick do do super thick do do small Kip do The public are invited to call. They will find to their entire satisfaction that our Cheap Cash Store is the best place to obtuin Bargains. We do not deal in Humbuggery ! C. F. HOf FMAN &. CO. October 22 12w30 Groceries! THE undersigned would inform their friends and the J- public generally, that in addition to their former Stock, they are opening at Madison, Morgan County, the present terminus of t he Georgia Rail Road, an ex tensive assortment of Groceries and Staple Dry Goods: 1,000 sacks Suit, 1,000 pieces Bagging, 1 bale Bagging Twine, 250 coils Bale Rope, Tea, Sugar, Coflee, Molasses, Lime, Nails, cast German and Blistered Steel, English and Sweeds, Hoop band and Sheet Iron, Sperm and Tallow Candles, Soaps, Wines, Cordials and Liquors, assorted. Paints, Oils, Putty and Glass, Trace Chains, Blacksmith’s Tools, Cross-cut and Mill Saws, Tobacco, Cigars, Powder, Shot, Lead, Sec. ALSO, A large assortment of SADDLERY, 2,000 pair Neul'oShuuS, 100 pieces Blankets, 000 pieces Homespuns, assorted, 100 nieces Negro Kerseys, Calicoes, Flannels, Ready-made Clothing, 50 dnz. Wool Hats, assorted, Together with every other article usually kept in our line. Call and examine for yourselves! £S“T We also inform our friends, and the public gen. erallv, that we will act as the Agents of Messrs. Adams &. Hopkins, Commission Merchants, Augusta, in re ceiving and forwardin'? Cotton and all other kinds of Produce consigned to them by the Rail Road. We are also prepared to make liberal advances upon Cotton and other Produce, sent to us, for them. Planters may rest assured that strict attention will be paid to all business intrusted to our care f. c. mckinley & co. Madison, August 20,1812. 21 Just Received! \ SUPPLY of Dr. Houck’s celebrated Panacea so a a popular as a remedy I'ofDyspcpsia and general de bility. Price, $1 50 in pint bottles. Paints, assorted; Linseed, Lamp and Train Oils. Spirits Turpentine, Varnish, Window Glass and Putty, Castor Oil, by the gallon, also in quart, pint and half pint hot. Calomel, inlay, Cream Tartar, Salts, and the usual medicines, Indigo, madder. Alum, with all the Dying materials, Ilnrifworeand Tools, for housesand house carpenters. We have now on hand, and are constantly receiving fresh Flour, Bacon Hams, sides and shoulders, Lara, Cum and Corn meal. A lot of superior and nmmoi Sugars, Salt, Molasses and Vinegar, A fine supply of the various kinds of Iron, Nails, of all sorts; Crockery ware, Jugs and Jars, Ovens, Pots, odd Lids, All sorts of Cooking utensils. Tin ware, &c. Unbleached and blenched Homespuns, all kinds, Broadcloths, Sattincts, Kentucky Jeans, and Calicoes. Men's white and black Hats, Shoes and Boots. Fine assortment <>t ladies,’ misses and children’s Shoes Factory Yarns,striped and plain Cloth & Nankeens. Our assortment of Goods is very general, and at pri ces to suit die time*. Call and see us. Our articles are I all forsnlc at the lowest cash prices. JOHN ROBSON & Cos. June 4,1813 10 Groceries. I 11. HOLLINGSWORTH & CO., respectfully an. “ 1 noutice to their country friends, that they have on hand and are daily receiving a general assortment of family and plantation Groceries, w hich they will sell at as reasonable prices ns they can be obtained in any market. The leading articles of their present stock comprises: 50 bags fine Rio Coffee. 10 do do Java do 3 hhds Clarified Sugar. 5 bales Gunny Cloth, 4(1 inches, superior article. ItKJ pieces Gilroy’s 2lb Bogging. 30 coils a nilln Hope. 25 cases assorted Shoes. Together with a full supply of Iron, Nails, Salt, Mo. lasses, Castings, Shovels, Spades, Paints, Oils, Glass, Aec. ire. October 25 2m30 ALL KINDS OF JOB PRINTING NEATLY DONE AT THIS OFFICE, AT FAIK PRICES. mastDiß&iLilH'sro Millinery and Dress-Making. rIS.C. HOFFMAN, having fitted up a room on tho first floor of her house, (the one formerly occupied by V-L’Carpentier,) announces to the Ladies of the town and vicinity, that she is prepared to execute eve ry description of work in the above line of business, in the most fashionable style, and with despatch— and res pectfully solicits their patronage. She will he in the regular receipt of the latest Lon don, Paris, Ncw-York and Philadelphia Fashions. fcr Leghorn and Straw Bonnets and lints bleached, and altered to any shape desired, at short notice. October 29 12w31 Carriage Repository. THE subscriber announces to the public that he has taken the old stand of Luther Roll, in Madison, and is constantly receiving a general and well selected assortment of CARRIAGES from the North, of as good workmanship, and which he will dispose of on as reasonable terms, as they can be procured at any oth er point of this or any Southern State—and it this is doubted bv anv individual, ho can be convinced by calling and looking for himself. Any description ofCarriage or Waggon will be made in a style that cannot fail to please customers; and they may also depend upon having their work strong and durable. The iron work will be done by a first rate blacksmith, who has had several years’ experience at the North. REPAIRING done cheap, neatly and promptly. T. GOODYEAR. December 3. 6m36 Roots and Shoes! TRIE subscriber most respectfully informs bis old cus- J- tomers, and ‘the public generally, that he still con tinues the Boot and Shoe business at his old stand, South of the Planter’s Hotel, where he may always bo found ready to serve his patrons. He has just received, a vprv large and well selected supply of Ladies’ and children’s Shoes, of the latest styles. Also, 150 pair of Gentlemen’s Calf and Kip Boots, double and single soles; together with almost every other article usually kept in hie line. Also, a fine lot of gentlemens’ Silk Hals—a superior article, at extremely low prices. JOHN PECK. N. B. The trade can he furnished with almost all the articles they requ re, besides any quantity of Sole- Leather, and alfand Lining Skins, of which he has a large supply on hand. November 12 ts 33 Bargains! Bargains ! Bargains! THE undersigned wishes to apprise the citizens of Madison, and the public at large, that he has just opened a large and splendid stock of Goads in the store under the Masonic Hall, where he oilers the most ex traordinary inducements to purchasers, and respectful ly invites all those who wish to obtain Bargains to call and examine his stock before purchasing elsewhere. His stock comprises almost every article in the Dry Goods line, such as Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Sntinetts, Flannels, Jeans, Mousline de Laincs, Merinos. Shawls, Negro Cloths, &,c. &.c. Besides a variety of men’s and boy’s Hats, and a large stock of coarse and fine Shoes- J. M. HILLS. October 29 ts 31 Cotton Storage. WE have erected a commodious shelter, well secured, ” to store such Cotton as may be delayed, or stored from choice, in Madison. During the past winter. Cot ton boles left in the Depot lot were very much injured by exposure to the weather,and were torn and abused bv cattle. Persons at a distance who may send their Cotton to us can have their choice : store and sell here, or send it forward to Augusta. We will give it such direction as they may point out, and will sell, or aid them in selling their Cotton in this place. Our Cotton shed is opposite to the, platform of the Rail Road Com pany. No drayage will be necessary. At the Georgia Rail Road Depot. N. B. As agents of W. A. Beall & Cos., Commission Merchants, Augusta, we shall represent their interests here. August 27 22 New Business at Madison,Georgia! THE undersigned have entered into a Co-partnership J- under the firm and style of Willy & Thomason, for the purpose of transacting a General Warehouse Commission Business, in the above place. Their W’arehouse is near the Rail-Road Depot, and is conveniently arranged for the reception of Cotton and other produce, from wagons. When owners of produce wish to send the same to Augusta, no charge will he made for drayage to the Cars, and those of our customers who tnay be disposed to sell in this place innv rely on our best exertions to promote their interests. Their charges for storing Cotton will be 12 1-2 cents per bale per month, and 23cents per hale for selling.— All other business will be attended to, for tho usual commissioner Produce and Merchandise consigned to us for sale, will be disposed of to the best advantage. The public patronage is respectfully solicited. JAMES 11. WILLY, TIIOS. G. THOMASON. References—Hon. Adam G. Sa fluid, ) Col. John B. Walker, ? Madison. Dr. John Wingfield, * Hon. E. Y. Hill, Monticello. sept 10 4m24 For Rent, A VALUABLE Dwelling House and Lot, with con venient out-buildings. For terms, apply at this of fice. December 10 “ 3w37 Boarding. HOARDING for Students attending the Academies “ in this place the ensuing year, can be had with the subscriber at usual rates. Any assistance they may wish in the prosecution of their studies will be gladly afforded. CARLISLE P. B. MARTIN. December 3 3w36 tTrmTirnLMimTa'BaroßC—wsami mi i w -tJ— A U GUST A A OVERT IS EM E NTS. Private Boarding. Transient persons, seventy-five cents per day! RS. CARRIE, corner of Washington and Ellis a'a streets, Augusta, Georgia, respectfully informs the public, that she is now prepared to accommodate reg ular or transient Boarders Her table will at all times be well supplied, and every attention paid to the con venience and comfort of those w ho patronise her house. Otr Transient Boarders, Seventy-five Cents per day. December 10 ts 37 Travelers take Notice, Only Ou<; Dollar per Day !! \ CCO.MMODATIONS equal to any in the City of ■H Augusta, at tho Engle & Phoenix Hotel, and the charges reduced to only one Dollar per Day !! D. MIXER, Proprietor. Augusta, Nov. 26. lm Bust in & Walker, Warehouse and Commission Merchants, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, RESPECTFULLY inform their friends, and the pub -1 lie, that they continue in the above business at their Fire-proof Warehouse, on Revnohl-street. All busi ness entrusted to them w ill receive their prompt atten tion. Grateful for past favors, they solicit an extension of patronage. Howard Bustin, I Dr. James B. Walker. 1 sept 10 4m*24 Ware-House and Commission Bu siness, Broad street, Augusta, Georgia. \VM. A. BEALL & CO. INFORM their friends, ami the public generally, that I they continue the above business, at their fire prof wnre-house,on Broad street, (formerly occupied by Rees & Beall)—will receive and forward Goods of every des cription, collect Drafts, Notes, Bills or Acceptance*, ana hope by strict attention to business, to merit a con tinuance and extension of patronage. 53r John Robson & Cos., Grocery Merchants, at Madison, will act as our agents, September 17. 3fm25. ) Wholesale &, Retail Druggists, Augusta, Georgia, THE subscribers continue to keep on band a full and A select assortment of Fresh and Genuine DRUGS and MEDICINES; also, Paints, Oils, Gluss, Sic. &c. of the best quality. All of which they offer for sale on very accommodating terms. Merchants, Planters and Physicians are respectfully invited to call and examine our stock. GARVIN & HAINES, sept 10 24 AIWIGffISIIIMIIINm Alfred A. Overton, Attorney at Laic, MADISON, GEORGIA. Office, one door north of the American Hotel. April 5 lyl D. L. Witli.il, Attorney at Law, MADISON, GEORGIA. December 3 1} 36 Joliu M. Asburst, Attorney at Law, Eatonton, Georgia, YITILL attend regularly the Superior Courts in the ” Counties of Putnam, Morgan, Jones, Jasper, Bald win and Hancock. Any business entrusted to his care shall meet with prompt attention, sept 10 1y24 MADISO.V Male and Female Academics. rIE Trustees of these Institutions have the pleasure to announce to the community that both Schools will open on the second Monday in Januarv next, un der the most favorable auspices. The Male School un der the charge of the Rev. George H. Round, A. M , with a competent Assistant. The Female School will be under the continued charge of Mr. C. B.P. Martin, who will also have a suitable Assistant. Both these gentlemen are experienced, practical teachers, and have given general satisfaction to their patrons. Our Schools offer every inducement to parents and guardians to ensure their patronage. Our village is healthy—its moral and religious character well estab lished, and the rates of tuition are now lower than that of similar Institutions. A fine opportunity is thus afford ed to obtain all the advantages of a polite and liberal education, without the inconvenience and expense of sending pupils to distant institutions. We trust our efforts to advance the interests of the community will not be unavailing. E. E. JONES, N. G. FOSTER, ? J. W. PORTER, a T. J. BURNEY, 15 J. ROBSON, ? Madison, November 19, 1342. 11w34 Wanted, A GENTLEMAN or Lady, well qualified to teach A Instrumental and Vocal Music, to take charge of the Music Department in the Madison Female Aca demy. One who can give instruction in the French Language also, would be preferred. E. E. JONES, N. G. FOSTER, J. W. PORTER, S T. AV. BURNEY, I J. ROBSON, December 10 37 Morgan Sheriff’s Sales. WILL be sold on the first Tuesday in January next, ” before the Court House door, in the Town of Madison, in said Couny, within the usual hours ol sale, the following property, viz : Three Negroes, Caty, a woman, about 38 years old, and her child, Georgiana, about 4 years of age, Maria, a girl, about 10 years of age, and one House and Lot, whereon William Day, Sen., now lives, in the town of Madison, in front of the Baptist Church, and adjoining the lot of W. G. Ballard—all levied on as the properly es William Day, Sen., to satisfy a fi fa in favor of John Wingfield, and sundry other fi fas, vs. William Day, Sen , and pointed out by said Day. Also, sixty acres of Land, more or less, adjoining the lands of Boswell, Wade and Trotter, lying on Sugar Creek, levied on as the property of John Hollis, Jr, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of Woody Jackson, and other fi fas, vs. John Hollis, Jr., and pointed out by said Hollis. Also, 3 feather beds, and furniture, 1 side-board, 1 pair andirons, 1 cloathe press, 1 lot shoe lasts, 1 folding table, 3 pine tables, 12 sitting chairs, 8 glass tumblers, I wash bowl, 2 pitchers, 1 set dining plates, 1 set cups and saucers, 1 set Britnnia tea-spoons, 1 large dish, 2 small dishes, 1 large iron pot, 2 cows and calves, 1 horse, 1 dray, and one hundred and fifty acres of land, more or less, lying on Sugar Creek, adjoining lands of Adam G. Saflold and Lancelot Johnston, levied on ns the property of Merrit W. Cofer, to satisfy a fi fa in fa vor of Samuel Shields, Administrator of William A. Shields, deceased, bearer, vs. said Cofer and David Peck, and sundry other fi fas, vs. said Cofer; property pointed out by said Cofer- ALSO, (POSTPONED SAL.E,) A Negro man, by the name of Tom, about 45 years of age, to satisfy a fi fa in fnvor of Francis M. Allen, vs. William H. C. Lane, and as the property of said Lane. LEWIS GRAVES, Sheriff’. Also, at the came lime and place, six Negroes, Nel ly, 35 years old, Caroline, 2 years old, Daniel. 11 years old, Lucy, 5 years old, Maria, 5 years old, and Howard, 11 years old, all levied on to satisfy a fi fa issued front the Superior Court of said county against Francis M. Boon, in favorof John B. Martin and Jos. M. Evans, with other fi fas ; property pointed out by defendant. Also, 1 hay horse, 8 years old, 2 nohorned cows and calves, 3 Negroes, Sophia, 26 years old, Polly, 5 years old, Henry, 3 years old. 1 safe, 1 pine table, 1 mahoga ny side-board, 7 split-bottom chairs, 1 pair andirons, 1 road wagon, 3 pair of horses, 1 pine tub, 2 water pails, 2 stacks of fodder, 10 barrels corn, more or less, in the shuck, 5 pork hogs,lool 1-4 acres of land, more or less; also, 3 Negroes, to wit: Wiley, 21 years of age, Moses, 19 years of age, and Alfred, 15 years of age —all levied on as the property- of John C. Rees, to satisfy a fi fa from Morgan Superior Court, in favor of Johnston & Robson, and sundry other fi fas, vs. said Rees ; prop erty pointed out by said Rees- Also, 1 buggy, the wood work of a two horse wagon, 2 sandy sows, 8 pigs, 4 shoats, 1 wooden clock, 1 bed stead, and furniture, 2 dressing tables, 1 pine tabic, 1 candle stand, 1 washstand, 1 writing desk, C split-bot tom chairs, 1 pine chest, lold saddle, 1 blocktin coffee pot, 1 water bucket, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 loom, I cutting knife, l red cow arid calf, 1 brindle cow and calf 1 red bull, I red steer, 1 pair britehen, 10 barrels corn, more or less, 1 stack fodder, 2 sheep, 1 demijohn, 200 acres of land, more or less—levied on as the property of Isaac W. Early to satisfy a fi fa in favor of John Wingfield, and sundry other ft fas, vs. said Early : property point ed out by said Early. Also, 20 acres of Land, more or less, well improved, within one mile of Madison, adjoining lands of John B. Walker and others, 1 wooden clock, 1 safe, 5 pine tables, 12 split-bottom chairs, 2 beads, bcadsteads and furniture, 1 pine sideboard, 1 washstand, 2 trunks, 2 pair shovel and tongs, 2 pair of andirons, 1 two horse wagen and harness, 1 roan horse, 1 black horse, 1 bug gy and harness, two Negroes, Pleasant, a boy, about 18 years of age, and Polly, a woman, about 60 years old, 15 head of stock hogs, more or less, 10 head of cattle, 2 large pine chests, 18 plates, 18 cups and saucers, 3 dishes, 12 knives and forks, 2 large bowls, 2 tin pans, 2 brass candlesticks, and 1 walnut sugar case—all le vied on as the property of Alfred Woodin, to satisfy a fi fii in favor of Lucius L. Wittich, and other fi fas, vs. said Woodin ; property pointed out by A. W. Woodin. Also, 1 bed, bedstead and furniture, 1 pine sideboard, 1 large pine chest, 1 looking glass, 2 large pitchers, 2 large bowls, 7 saucers and 4 cups, 1 glass decanter, 7 plates,4 wineglasses, 5 tumblers, 2 brass candlesticks, 1 walnut table, 6 split-bottom chairs, 500 pounds salted pork, more or less, 10 barrels corn, more or less, 500 pounds fodder, more or less, 200 pounds seed cotton, more or less, 1 hale of gin cotton, 200 bushels cotton seed, more or less, —all levied on as the property of Turner Harper, to satisfy a fi fa from the Superior Court of said County, in favor of B. T. Russell, Exec utor of Burnell Russell deceased, vs. Turner Harper and James Ferret, JAMES O’NEAL, Deputy Sheriff. December 3 36 Morgan Sheriff’s Sale. “\I/TLL be sold on the first Tuesday in February next ” before the Court House door, in the town es Mad ison, in said County, the following property, to wit: Three Negroes, viz: Plato, a man, 50 years of age, Emily, a girl, 16 years of age, and Harriet, 35 years of age, levied on as the property of Ephraim Trotter, to satisfy a mortgage fi fa in favorof John S. Colbert und John J-Floydj vs. Ephraim Trotter ; property pointed out in said mortgage fi fa. JAME 9 O’NEAL, Deputy Sheriff. December 3 36 Blacksmiths to Hire. THE subscriber lias ona or two good Blacksmiths to J- hire for the next year. PULASKI F. HOLT. Eatonton, December 3 3w36 Berkshire and other Pigs. THE subscriber, living in Greensboro', can now sup- I ply those wishing to improve their breed of Hogs, with genuine Berkshire, VVarburn and Irish Gra zier Pigs, on the following terms: Uhder 3 months old, S2O 00 the pair. Between 3 and 6 months, 22 50 “ Between 6 aiid 12 months, 25 00 •’ Over 12 months, from 25 to S6O each. JNO. CUNNINGHAM. Greensboro’, October 15, 1842. 2m29 A OTH K'TOSI M H M l ¥©□ Look at this! WILL be sold on the 19th day of December next, at • Buckhead, (the former residence of John Emerson, deceased,) all tiio perishable property of said deceased, consisting of house-hold and kitchen furniture, farming tools, stock of horses, hogs and cows, one good yoke of working steers, two carts, one road wagon and harness, one cotton gin, one thresher and fan, ii quantity of cot ton seed, an excellent screw for packing cotton, and other articles too numerous to insert conveniently in an advertisement. Also, the lands of said deceased will be rented, and the negroes hired, for the next year.— Among the negroes there are some excellent field hands, and one good Blacksmith. Terms on the da y of sale. Sale to continue from day to day until all is disposed of. BEN.I. M. PEEPLES, Adm’r. Morgan County, November 12, 1842. td33 Executrix’s Sale. “WILL he sold on Thursday, the 22d of December ” next, at the late residence of John M. Daniel, de ceased, all the perishable property belonging to the es tate of said deceased, consisting of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, one road wagon, one Jersey wagon, one pleasure carriage, one ox cart, one yoke of oxen, one set Black smith’s tools, every description of farming tools, a large 3nantity of household and kitchen furniture, com, Cod er, &c. The plantation will be rented, and four Ne groes hired, at the same time and place. Terms made known on the day of sale. SARAII DANIEL, Executrix. November 19 td34 Administratrix’s Sale. WILL be sold on Thursday, the 22dday of Decern ” her next, at Cabin Point, (the late residence of James H Reid,deceased,) all the personal properly be longing to the estate of said Reid, consisting of three horses, corn, fodder, cotton, cart and steers, a small stock of cattle, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, &c. Terms on the day of sale. ANN T- REID, Administratrix. November 12 td33 Administrator’s Sale. A GREEABLY to an order of the Inferior Court of -A Morgan County, when sittint- for Ordinary purpos es, will be sold to the highest bidder, before the Court House in the town of Madison, on the first Tuesday in February next, two Negroes belonging to the estate of Martin B. Turman, late of said County, deceased, in order to make a distribution, so far as Sanford Parish is concerned. JOHN B. MARTIN, Adm'r. Administrator’s Sale. WILL he sold tinder an order of the Inferior Court of ” Morgan County, on first Tuesday in February next, before the Court House door, in Union County, one hundred and sixty acres of land, No. 227, 17 District, Ist Section, originally Cherokee. Also, at the same time, before the Court House door, in Rome, Floyd County, one hundred and sixty acres of land, No. 175, 24th District, 3d Section, originally Cherokee. Sold as the property of William Van iiandinghani, late of Morgan Count}’, deceased—Terms cash. HUGH J. OGILBY, Adm’r. Nov. 26. 35 Sale of Land. AN the first Tuesday in February next, at the Cnurt ” House door, in Decatur, DeKalb County, will be sold to the highest bidder 280 acres of Land, more or less, on which John McDaniel formerly resided,lyingin the 15th district originally Henry now DeKalb County. Sold as the property of John McDaniel, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. JOHN B. McDANIEL, Executor. November 19 td34 Georgia, Morgan County •• WHEREAS, Nathan Aldridge, Administrator, de ” bonis non, with the will annexed, of Jesse Kirby, late of said county deceased, applies to me for Letters of Dismission from said administration : These are therefore to cite and admonish all, and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceaserl, to be and appear at my office within the time prdSctibed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said let ters should not be granted. Given undermy hand, at office, in Madison. JAS. C. TATE, Clerk, C. O. Nov. 26. 6m35 Georgia, Morgan County: “WHEREAS, Meritt W. Warren, Administrator on *’ the estate of Benjamin J Tarver, late of said Coun'y, deceased, applies to mo for letters of Dismis sion from said administration: These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said let ters should not be granted. Given under my hand, at office, in Madison. JAMES C. TATE, Clerk C. 0 jnly 30 6m 18 Georgia, Morgan County: “WHEREAS, Benjamin and Thomas Harris, Admin ” istrators on the estate of William Harris, late of said county, deceased, applies to me for Letters of Dismission therefrom: These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the lime prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said let ters should not be granted. Given under my hand, at office, in Madison. JAMES C. TATE, Clerk C.O. July 2 6m 14 DOUR months after date application will be made to -*- tho Honorable Inferior Court of Morgan county, when setting as a Court of Ordinary, for leave to sell the negroes belonging to the estate of Ormond Whatley, jr., lete of said county, deceased, in order for a division amnng the legatees. WILSON WIIATLEY, Adm’r. Nov, 26, 4m35 DOUR months after date, application will be made to A the honorable Inferior JCouit of Morgan County, when sitting as a Court of Ordinary, for leave to sell two Negroes belonging to the estate of Asa Martin, deceas ed. WILLIAM WHITFIELD, Adm’r. October 8 4m28 DOUR MONTHS after date, application will be made to the Honorable the Inferior Court of Mor gan County, when sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell all the Land belonging to the estate of Reuben M. Snellings, late of said county, deceased MADISON B. SNELLINGS, Administrator. November 5 4m32 Inferior Court, of Morgan County, sitting as a Court of Ordinary—September adjourn ed Term, 1842. ri 1 appearing to the Court that John Radford, late of said county,deceased, did, while in life, execute and deliver to Harvey Treadwell and William Allen his written obligation, commonly called a bond for titles, whereby he bound himself, his heirs and assigns, in the sum of four thousand dollars,conditional to be void, on his making to the said Treadwell and Allen good and lawful titles to a certain tract or parcel of land, in said bond described ; and it further appearing to the Court that said Rndlurd has departed tins life without making titles to said land, and it appearing also that the con sideration has been paid, It is Ordered by the Court, that Robert A. Pryor and Radford, Executors of John Radford, deceased, do shew cause within the time prescribed by law, if any they have, why Rule absolute requiring them, ns Executors as aforesaid, to make titles to said Land in compliance with the provisions of said bond ; and it is further Ordered by the Court, that this Rule be publish ed in one of the public gazettes of this State, in confor mity to the statute in such cases made and provided. A true extract from the minutes of the Court, this 20th September, 1842. JAMES C. TATE, C.C.O. September 24 6m26 Notice. \ LL persons having demands against tho estate of s*- John Emerson, deceased, are notified to present them in terms of the law, and those indebted to said estate are earnestly requested to pay the same, ns tho interest of the creditors nnd legatees require the affairs of the estate to he settled as soon as practicable. BENJAMIN M. PEEPLES, Adm’r. November 12 * 6w33 To all whom it may Concern ! / “IDE cannot, nor will wo give longer indulgence to *’ persons indebted tq us—settlements must be mndo on or before the Ist January next, or we shall sue for our debts, unpleasant as it may be. L. E. WITTICH & Cos. Nov. 26. ts 35 A LOT of Lcftwich's Premium Virginia Tobacco, n superior article ; also, 10 boxes Swanson’s best, for sale by F. C. McKINLEY & CO. November 19 34 Watch Repairing, By Charles Win, Richter, Next door to Alfred Shaw's Furniture Store WATCHES of every description carefully adimn a ‘’ and warranted. Charges made according repairs, at reduced rates. u tae Particular attention will be paid in adjusting T.. and Anchor Watches. jusung Lever November 12 j Jr jg A Card—To the Ladies! ~~ P F. HOFFMAN & Cos. thankful for the patron,™ , received since their opening, respectfully inform ,P Ladies of this and the adjoining Counties, that thpv he prepared to execute, at the shortest notice, and in,“if® very latest style and fashion, all orders in the Milling® and Dress making business; and hope to merit .f*! receive their calls. Their only desire shall be, to n|„„ in price and suit the taste of their patrons. October 22 _12w30 New Cheap Cash Store r~~ THE subscribers have and are receiving a fashionnU. Ftock of Dry Goods, consisting of Cloths, Casimeres, Sattinets, Kentucky Jean* Merinos, Cassians, Muslin de Laines, at 33 c t. Domestics, of all kinds, Hard-ware, Crockery-ware, nnd various other arts cles too numerous to mention. Kr Persons wishino. purchnse would do well to call and examine befr.. purchasing elsewhere. Store is opposite Wingfield A Son, Court House Square, Madison, Georgia. * , , _ 8. G. &J, HARRELL October 8 t s gg Attention Georgia Planters! WE are now receiving, and will constantly keep on hand, a large lotofthe well known and muchaD. proved PARKER TURNING PLOUGHS. This.? tide is extensively used by the Planters of Alabama Mississippi and Virginia, nnd are considered preferable’ to any other article of the kind in the preparation of the Southern sod. F. C. McKINLEY & Ctt November 19 34 Tan Yard. ~~ GOFER & JOHNSON, beg leave to inform thecit- V zcns °f Morgan and the adjoining -Counties that they have bought the Tan-yard, Stock and Books for merly owned by M. W. Cofer, in Madison, and in tend keeping a good Stock of LEATHER on hand for sale for Cash, or exchange for HIDES. Persons are requested to send their hides green in all cases ; those attempting to cure their hides, gener ally have them injured. It is for their interest to send them to the Yard in a green state. Mr. JOHNSON will attend to the business of the Yard in person, and, from his long experience, flat ters himself that he will give general satisfaction loliis Those having unsettled business with tha Yard arc requested to call on him, at the Yard, or Mr. Cofer, at his shop, in Madison. LEWIS C. COFER, JOHN F. JOHNSON. July 30 5m 18 lints and Caps! THE subseribets have just received, at their Cheap Cash Store, Court House Square, a very large as sortment of Hats nnd Caps, embracing almost every variety of style nnd quality, from the Georgia negro's Wool Hat to the Broadway Dandy’s “extra touch."— We epumerate a part of our stock, viz; Fashionable black Beaver flats, Broad brim do do do Medium brim Russia Beaver Hats, Fashionable Russia do do A do Satin do do Black napped Fur do Black and drab Wool do Tarpauling do Men’s and boy’s Ilair Seal Caps, do do Sealetle Traveling Caps, Also, the Navy, the Napoleon, the Boz, the Robin son, and the French Guard's Cap, besides many dif ferent styles for Youth's and Infant’s wear. Give us a call! C. F. HOFFMAN & CO. October 22 12*30 Furniture ! Furniture !! tjfflE subscriber offers for sale a fine stock of New -T York furniture. The following are a part of his stock on hand : Piano Fortes, Sideboards, all sizes and qualities, Sofas, Bureaus with large Mirrors, plain Bureaus, Secretarvs with Book Cases, Centre Tables, wi;h white and colored marble tops, Mahogany, curled maple and cherry Bedsteads, Chairs of every variety of size and quality, Footstools, mahounny Wnshstnnds, Toilette Swing Glasses, Mattresses, &c. &c. He also has a large stock of Furniture made at his shop in this place, which he will sell at the following reduced frices to suit the hard times : Wardrobes, at 25 instead of S3O, 20 instead of $2.5, 12 instead sls, nnd 8 instead of sl2 ; plain Bedsteads, at 3 50; French Bedsteads, at 7 00; Teaster Bed steads, with cords, at 9 00 ; ditto, with slats, at 10 00- al! other kinds of Bedsteads in the same proportion. Safes, at 8,10,15 and $18; Folding Tables, at 6 and 8 00 instead ofß and 10; painted Sideboa-ds.at 20 00 instead of 25; painted Bureaus, at 20 00 instead 0f25; Washstands, at 3 and 4 00 ; pine Book Cases, at 12 00 instead of 15; small pine Tables, at 2 00. He pledges himself to dispose of all other kinds of Furnituie made at his shop in the same proportion ns slated above. ALFRED SHAW. may 21 6!mß Staple and Fancy Dry Goods! C. F. Hoffman Cos. TIAVE just received their Fall and Winter supply of ff Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, consisting, in part, of Sdks, Satins, Bonnet Silks and Velvets, Black, blue and colored Broadcloths, Kentucky nnd 6tripcd Jeans, fancy Casimeres Calicos, Mousltn de Laines, Diapers, Shritings, Sheetings, Homespuns, Factory Stripes, Bedliekings, Gentlemen’s Pocket Handkerchiefs, Ladies’ linen cambric Handkerchiefs, all kinds Fancy Shawls, assorted, Camlets, Bombazines Plain and figured Merinos, colored Cambrics, Jnekonet and check Muslins, Thread and cotton Laces, fancy Ribbons, Cap Ribbons, Flowers, Buckram, Padding, Siifc, cotton and flax Thread, Nankeens, White and colored Flannels, Flannel Shirts, Black nnd colored Woollens, Comforts, Cotton Hose, Gloves, Suffolk Drilling, Gentlemen’s Collars, and Bosoms, Ginghams, brown Linen, Irish Linen, Long Lawn, Cravats, Head kerchiefs, Lindseys, Checks, Canton Flannels, Green Baize, Lace for Ladies Caps, Tapes, White, green and black Veils, Pins, etc. etc. They beg to call the attention of Farmers and conn try Merchants particularly to thetr stock of Goods, which they are selling as cheap, nnd in many instances cheaper, than they enri be had at any other establish ment in the interior of the State. Remember, we sell Bargains, nnd invite all who wish to obtain them to call und examine for themselves! October 22 12w30 A mcrican Hotel, MADISON, GEORGIA. THE subscriber, grateful for the patronage be has ro A ceived since the above establishment has been open, respectfully informs his friends, and the Travelling pub lic, that he is prepared to accommodate all who may give him a call. J. M. EVANS. April 5, 1842. 1 Land for Sale. T HAVE a lot of Land—two hundred two and a half 4 ncres — all in the woods, except two or three acres, with a cabin on it. It joins Charles Allens’ in the up per part of this County ; is a desirable place, and has n fine Spting upon it. Possession will be given atany time, and the terms of payment made easy. December 3 4w36 JOHN ROBSON TERMS or THE Southern Miscellany* Tlie Miscellany is published every Saturday Morn ing, in the Town of Madison, Morgan County, Georgia* and furnished to subscribers at the very tow price of TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS pr an num. 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