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%ritulturf, Sllimufactnrrs, t'L From tlio North American Farmer. FLORICULTURE. Oiio of the most beautiful climbing plants now In bloom is the Passion Flower (Fassiflora). Os this there are at least twenty varieties; but the large purple and red, and the small green flowered are the prettiest. None of our readers can possibly be strangers to this elegant flower—so celebrated in song and legend, from the supposed sanctity of ita origin.— Still it is not very often met with in our gardens, though ea sily cultivated, and requiring but little caro. We had it for years in onr childhood’s home, without ever taking the pre caution of covering it in winter ; and lately, in a ramble in one of onr cemeteries, wo noticed a grave covered with its rich flowers, and wo know that in this case it received no at tention in the cold weather. Still we never saw it iu greater perfection, and from the beautiful superstition connected with its origin, we could not help thinking that it was never plant ed on a moro appropriate spot that there, on tho early grave of a yong Christian mother. Tradition say that, after tho appalling tragedy on Mount Calvary, from its sod, wetted with tho blood-drops of tho Re deemer, sprang this emblematic blossom, bearing on its pur ple bosom a record of the awful scene. It is said that a monk found it there, and with reverent awe, observing its formation, Appropriately named it tho Passion flower. In its corolla, stamens, pistil, and calyx, may bo traced a resemblance to tho crown, tho nails, the cross, tho cords, and every instrument of torture used at that bloody sacrifico. This resemblance may be a forced ono, (as wo cannot help thinking,) but from century to century, the plant has rotainod its name and asso ciation, ar.d to this day is revered by many, with a perfect faith in this beautiful superstition. Exquisite, indeed, aro some of tho legends and stories connected with it, but we will only give ono to which wo used to listen with hushed lips and trusting heart, as if tho talo Lad eomo directly from Heaven—from tho bright winged angels of our imagined green and grassy Paradise. At tho portal of tho lost garden of Eden, stood the angel watching with the flaming sword, when a mother, bearing in her arms a babe, presented herself there, and craved admit tance for her child. Sho was worn and wearied with the sorrows of earth, and tho babo was parched, and drooping and dying, and sho had seen from .afar off the gleam of the foun tains in Eden, and tho cool grots, and tho rustling trees, and tho happy immortals wandering there, and she begged that her child might bo received among them, that it might bo happy, though she never saw it moro. For days sho prayed at tho feet of the angel; but he averted his face, and listen ed not to her petition. “Thy babe cannot enter these flowery groves, ’’ said he.— It wears not the garland fit for a candidate for Eden.” Then the mother went back, and sho sought in tho valleys for tho white Lily, and sho wreathed tho brow of her babe with its pure bells, and again stood before tho angel. “ Nay,” answered the seraph, “he shall wear lilies in Eden, but he is a child of earth, stained with its soil, and they aro no fit garland now.” Then again tho mother sought in tho fields, and she found hidden in tho grass the little bluo Violet, and the Snowdrops, and sho formed a wreath of these, and again presented the child to the angel. “Surely now it may enter,” 6ho said. “It wears the em blem of Innocence now. Surely this is tho garland. ” “Nay,” said tho angel. “A sin-born child of earth has no claim to the crown of Innoccneo. ” “ What may it wear, then ?” exclaimed tho mother. “Shall I wreathe it with Roses—bright, imperial Roses?” “ Away,” said the angel. “Thiukest thou tho faded Roses of earth would adorn a child of Eden? Go! wo want not Roses. ” Then the mother sorrowfully turned away, and journeyed wearily on. At the foot of a mountain, she paused to rest, nd feli asleep, praying that the flower 6he sought might he shown her. And behold, in the morning, the mountain was pnrplo with Fastion Flowers, and sho started, and new hope filled her heart, and with a song of rejoicing she pulled the emblematic blossoms, and wreathed them along around the brow and bosom of her babo. “With haste, she sped once more to the gate of Eden, and tho angel smiled as he saw her coming. “ Now may it enter,” he said, “for the garland it wears is the pride of Eden. ” And as lie bore it in his arms towards tho white winged throng, they hailed it with rejoicing, but gazed on its garland with awo! Shall I tell you another—of tho young maiden who died on her bridal day. and was laid out in tho old church ; and how at night, through tho still moonlight, tho angels came down to her, aud clasping in her white hands the dewy Pas sion Flower, boro her away to tho blessed laud—to tho “si lent land.” Tears have passed since we listened to such legends, hut wo can still recall the impression they made; and as we grew older, and their moral unfolded boforo us, we blessed thcl ps that had given them utterance—now silent forever—beneath the sod of tho graveyard. Tho Passion Flower may bo trained in every variety of method, to suit tho taste of tho cultivator. On the tomb where we lately noticed it, it was allowed to run over tho mound, which it entirely covered. Wo also observed it twin ing with Ivy around a broken shaft. There also it had a beautiful effect. Our individual partiality for climbing plants and flowering trees, may carry us to too great a length, and induce us to introduce some species, which from time immemorial have been exiled from tho garden. It is almost with fear, that we now attempt to advocate the claims of the common Trumpet Creepers, {Dig nonia radirnns ,) but, during a recent visit to tho country, its magnificent appearance in the woods, so riv ettod our attention, that we resolved to bring it into notice as one of the most superb floral ornaments that could possibly bo introduced on the edge of a lawn, or in any situation where it might ho viewed at a little distance. We know that it is of ten planted against tho side of a house in the citv, but under those circumstances its entire effect is lost, not to mention tho injury it always does tho dwelling, by insinuating its tendrils into tho mortar, loosening tho bricks, and making the wall damp. It should invariably bo allowed to run over a tree, at its own wild will; any attempt at coercion having a ruinous effect. Tho troo selected should be tall, and ono whose life wc do not value, for it is suid to perish from the close embrace of the creeper. Still when this does happen, tho effect is by no means impaired. The vine is still strikingly beautiful.— V iewed at sunset, tho flowers glow like living coals, oud wrap tho black, and apparently charrod trunk, like tongues of flame. Those wo noticed in tho woods Lad twined themselves round At illow Oaks, trees of rare growth in our forests.— Their foliage is remarkably rich and brilliant, and tho branches spread themselves out, at regular distance*, in shelves of ver dure, while tho top is pyramidal. Around the trunk, and thickly spread over those shelves, were tho myriad blossoms of tho creeper, and the effect was like miniature hanging gardens radiant with beauty. Rut look here, what is this little bouquet, just now thrust into our hand by a rosy lipped child, who has discovered our taste,and earns many a kiss by such pure scented offerings? let us see. Dear me, w hat a heterogeneous mixture, what a strange selection. Plenty of soup Marygolds, any way. Ah, my child, how bright things w ill attract in early life, no mat ter if they are worthless, ‘fhen a large assortment of Pinks, rather in the decline of life, and lo ! enough Rob to set out & border. A little hud too, tho “Last Roso of Summer” un doubtedly, half smothered lit a mass meeting of Holy bucks. And what is this besido it ? Surety one of my pets, the love able mournful Scabious, bo celebrated by St. Pierre in his ex quisite story of Paul and Virginia. It ia indeed a sweet flow er, though it wears a badge of eternal woe. Some other time, Mr. Editor, I may give you its private history, as I found it All out the other night, from the “Angel of the Flowers.” Yours, FLORA. We waste food. First, wo will take into consideration some of the materi als of our bodies; and second, what is needed to keep up the repairs or supplies of these materials m fast as they ara wasted or spent in tho course of life. The solid parts of tho human body are Iht, muscle, (flesh ) and bone. The liquid or fluid parts of tho body contain also tho fat and muscles and bone ingredionts in a fluid stato, whereby they arc conveyed to different parts of tho body, to be depos ited where needed. Now every body knows that these three substances are lia ble to constant waste, and require to be renewed constantly. To renew them we must eat food, and If we cat food that con tains fat-making, muscle-making, and bone-making materi als, and the food is digested in a healthy manner, this waste is repaired with ease and pleasure. Now tho gram of wheat consists of two parts, the inner grain and the skin that covers it. The inner grain is super fine flour, and the covering is the bran. According to Prof. J., of the fat-making materials, whole grain contains twenty-eight pounds in ono thousand ; fine flour twenty pounds; bran sixty pounds. Thus while a thousand pounds of whole grain will give you twentv-eight pounds of fat, a thousand pounds of fine flour will give you twenty, and a thousand pounds of bran will give you sixty. If, therefore, wo grind the wheat all together, we get nearly half as much again of fat-making materials. Well, how is it with muscle or flesh-making material?— Whole grain contains one hundred and fifty-six pounds in one thousand : fine flour, one hundred and thirty pounds.— So that wheat ground altogether gives one-fifth part inure muscle material than fine flour. Our muscles are very serviceable, and their strength of great importance to us. Ought we not to supply them with right materials ; but when we bolt our wheat and use only the fine parts, we throw away about two pounds of such out of every ten. Os the bone-making material whole grain contains one hundred and seventy pounds in one thousand; bran, seven hundred pounds; line flour, sixty pounds. Tho whole meal is nearly three times more nourishing than the fine flour. Now let us sum the whole together and see if we have not made out a clear case, viz: that wo are daily, actually throw ing a vast quantity of food away. Ono thousand pounds of whole meal contains : Muscular matter. ... 156 pounds. Bone matter. - - - - 170 “ Fat matter. .... 28 “ Total. - - - 354 One thousand pounds of fino flour contains : Muscular matter. - - * 130 pounds. Rone matter. - - - - 60 “ Fat matter. - 20 “ Total. - - - 210 Now deduct 210 from 354, and you have 144 pounds of matter very essential to nourishment thrown out. Who then will say that we arc not throwing away food every day of our lives ? W ISf OllSill Marble.—Fine specimens of marble have been exhibited lately at Galena, taken from a quarry discov ered near Pine River, in Wisconsin. It is said to bo suscep tible of a high polish. Sugar growing in Louisiana.—The Baton Rouge Advocate of the 11th inst., after speaking favorably of the highlands in the States, as adapted to the cultivation of the sugar cane, says:—“The last two years have brought a vast cultivation, more, perhaps, than for any previous ten years.— In this section, the sugar mill is rapidly taking the place of the cotton gin, the unoccupied lands aro coming into cultiva tion, rind even the worn-out and abandoned cotton fields are found well adapted to the raising of this crop. There are now being erected in this vicinity no loss than fifteen sugar mills, at, probably, an average cost of 10,000 dollars each. This will bring into cultivation not less than five thousand acres of land, throwing into tho market 1 JO.OOO hogshead* of sugar, which will find its natural transit through Raton Rouge.” To measure Hay in Stacks.—“ More than twenty years since, ” says an old farmer, “ I copied the following method of measuring hay, from some publication, and having verified its accuracy, I have both bought and sold by it, and believe it may be useful to many farmers, where the moans of weighing are not at hand. Multiply the length, breadth, and height into each other, and if the hay is somewhat settled, ten solid yards will make a tun. • Clover will take from ten to twelve yards perton. Important invention in weaving.--The Nor wich (Eng.) Mercury states that Air. Richard Shaw, son of a prominent manufacturer in Norwich, lias succeeded in accom plishing an invention which gives the power to weave by hand two perfect pieces of goods, however varied in color, complicated in pattern, or fine in texture, by the same throw of the shuttle, and extremely little increase of labor beyond what is required in weaving a single piece. Several attempts have, we believe, been made to accomplish the same end, and the great difficulty experienced has been to obtain the selvages of tho separate piece. From thr Ptnsylvania Telegraph. Useful Recipes and Suggestions. BY H. I). WHITE. Remember that at all seasons of the year, but more espec ially while your animals are kept on grain, succulent and fer mentable food, the supplying a liberal allowance of salt, is in dispensable to health. Boxes containing it, should be kept constantly where they can have free access to them, and par take of the sanative luxury whenever they aro disposed to do so. A late French author recommends potatoes, throe-fourths boiled, as a substitute for soap in washing hands. The uso of tliis prevents chapping iu cold weather, and retains tho skin soft and healthy. If you manufacture your own candles, immerse the wicks in lime-water, in which a little nitre, (salt petre ,) has been dissolved, and dry them before dipping. The light from such is much dearer, and the tallow will not “run.” In burnishing Britannia ware, rub the surface gently in the first place with a woolen cloth, dipped in sweet nil; then wash in tepid suds, rub with soft leather and whiting. Arti cles burnished in this way, retain their lustre till the last, if carefully used. Brass kettles, before using, should bo carefully cleansed with salt and vinegar. AYoolen goods should be washed in very hot suds, but nev er “rinsed.” Tepid water causes them to shrink. It is a Lad plan to put new earthen ware into boiling water; it should first be plunged into cold water, and placed over a tiro where it will heat moderately to the boiling point, and then be permitted to cool again. This process greatly pro motes the toughness and durability of common earthen-ware, which is generally objectionable for domestic uses on account of its fragility. The glazing of ware will remain uninjured by the boiling if a handful of rye or wheat bran be added to the water, and prepare it to withstand successfully, aud for a lung time, the action of acid or stilt. Suet will be kept perfectly sweet and good the year round, iffinely chopped nnd packed closely in a jar, with the top cov ered with molasses. Reds should be filled with barley straw in preference to rye, oat, or wheat straw, when obtainable. The husks of Indian corn, carefully selected, and slit into shreds, make an excel lent artiole for bods. They are durable, clean, not very likely to absorb moisture, and aro not objectionable on account of making dirt. Never permit your domestics to take up ashes In wooden vessels, or to deprit them when removed from tho hearths, in places where they will oomo in contact with combustible matters. A frw ounces of soda will soften a hundred gallons of the hardest water. Fur washing it possesses a marked superior ity over pot or pearl ash, giving a delicate whiteness to the li nen, without the slightest injury. Gather up all the premature droppings from your apple, pear, peach and plum trees, and either burn or feed them to Bw ino, or other domestic animals. The immature fruit be , Death your apple trees contains the cause of tho injury you SHI SISIIIH, sustain in your crops, in the form of a small norm, and should therefore be destroyed at one*. By fencing fruit orchards, and depasturing them with swine durinuth* months of J sue and July or even till the ok~e of August, if the fruits *r* of late varieties, the future and product* vep ias ‘ f your fruit orchards will be protected and increased. Horse raddish may be had all winte* ky taking the roots from the soil when at perfection, grating them and placing the article in jars or bottles filled with vineg&r. Tho air should be thoroughly excluded by corking, and covering the Buzzed i with mclted'aealing wax. It is a superb article. Green peas may be had from one year’s end to another, by gathering them when full, shelling and drying them thorough ly in the shade, but where there is a fair circulation of air. — When dried, place them in air tight vessels, closely secured, by corking, and put tlu.ni away for use. Beans, green corn, and other vegetables may be preserved in the same way.— Currents and gooseberries, pickled when green, carefully di vested of their steins and blossom ends, and packed in tight bottles, securely protected from the air, will retain their sound ness and flavor unimpaired for years. Roil and skim your molasses before using it. AA'hen ap plied for culinary purposes, this is a prodigious improvement. Bolling tends to divest it of its unpleasant, strong flavor, and render it almost equal to honey. When large quantities are made use of, it is convenient to prepare several gallons at a time. i Use hard soap to wash your cloths, if you can obtain that of good quality,and soft soap in cleaning wood. In the wash room, soft soap wasts a good deal, and for this reason is less economical than hard. If you keep hens, and desire to render them a source of profit, as well as luxury, see that they are liberally supplied with flush. The fish taken in ordinary streams, afford an ex cellent and most grateful substitute for the flesh of animals, andean generally be obtained in almost any desirable quanti ty, and at comparatively small expense. When at large, the hen is carnivorous, and procures much of her daily food from the resources of the insect world ; devouring almost indiffer ently, and with little discrimination, all such insects, bugs, flies and worms, as fall in her way. These promote fecundity, and in situations where she is deprived of the privilege of catering for herself, either these, or some adequate substitute, in the form of more solid viands, must be supplied, or she will cease to lay. Neglect of this, is the principal cause why hens, closely confined, arc so generally complained of as un pr< >fi table. Windham, Me., May, 1850. P+l” Courage is only justice in a passion. Have right on your side, and you could lick Goliah as ea sy as you could a molasses hogshead. Bo in the wrong, however, and you will tremble like bianco mange at the mere thought of an enemy. Pis“ Want of feeling as often springs from desti tution, as from a bad heart, for when provisions be coine scarce and dear, the human heart soon becomes closed not only to kindness, but even to distress. P+l” As every thread of gold is valuable, so is ev ery minute of time; and as it would be great folly to shoe horses, as Nero di<l with gold, so is it to spend time in trifles. PW In general men praise more truly, that is justly, deservedly, than they condemn. They praise from an impulse of love—that is, from a capacity.— Nature protects love more than hate. Their con demnation is often mere incapacity—want of insight. P+T A man who admires a flue woman has yet no more reason to wish himself her husband, than one who admired the Hesperian fruit, would have had to w ish himself the dragon that kept it. P+l” This, life is but one great school. From the cradle to the grave wc are all scholars. The voices of those we love, and wisdom of past ages, and our own experience, arc our teachers. Affliction gives us discipline. P-iF Persons who are always cheerful and good humored, are very useful in the world; they main tain peace mul happiness, and spread a thankful tem per amongst all who live around them, i p+l” The Devil’s heartiest laugh is at detracting witticism. Hence the phrase “devilish good” has sometimes a literal meaning. P3T Some minds require continual excitement; but the mind, like the body, must be out of health when nothing but strong drink will keep life in it. P-g” Bishop Beveridge resolved never to speak of a man’s virtues before his face, nor of his faults be hind his back. A good rule. P+T Remember in thy feasts that thou art enter taining two guests, the body and the soul. Know, further, that thou squanderest at the moment what thou bestowest on the body, but restrainest forever what thou givestto the soul. jC-f?” “Stocks are Arm,’ as the rogue said when he had his feet in them. P*}” Life is the hyphen between matter and spir it. P-&” Rob charity of its name by the delicacy of your bequests, and you give it a fair chance of prov ing the divinity of its origin. P+l” Mystery magnifies danger as the fog does the sun:"the hand that warned Belshazzar derived its horrifying influence from the want of a body. —The young man who has learned a trade, has still another thing to learn. It is—that if he would thrive, ho must work at it. Beauty and Economy Combined. THE OLD VIRGINIA DYE-HOUSE!! (pH®nix-like) HAS rROM its ashes arisen, with all its VARIOUS VIRTUES, ITS ORIGINAL COLORS TO BESTOW. TllKsubsrrilter most respectfully informs his customers nnd tlie puli- Jic generally, that his establishment has been re-built, and can now be found on £ IT< >N AVENFE, West of the If'ashinnton ////.. 3 where he is fully prepared to execute in the l>est manner,nil the various branches of DYEING, ItENOF.ITI.VG, and HE r.llltl.VG all kinds of Ileady-Made Clothing, and ladies’ Dresses, Shawls Bonnets, and all sorts of Fancy Goods damaged by use. In dies and gentlemen will please label all articles sent lo this establish ment. Goods from all partsof the State sent as before, shall receive prompt attention, and forwarded back with care. Factories and others having warp tilling to color, will find it to their interest to test the virtues of this establishment. Persons wishing Homespun dyed, will please observe, fur black the warp must lie pur ple or blue sot brown a copperas color, and so. greet the warp must be white. Oash must be paid on the delivery of Goods. JOHN C. I.OGAN. Ejp 5 ” Ladies, by calling at his establishment, will always find spec, mens of his workanship on hand. April 18, 1850. in 4—6 in B A GO B B & H 0 TYPING. Cl \V. PARKER, would respectfully announce to the 1 • citizens of Macon and its vicinity, that lie has taken the Macon Dagucrrian Gallery, A few doors below the Lanier House, where he has jnst received a stock of Fancy Cases, of all sizes, and is prepared to take whole size miniatures. His prices vary from $3 to S2O. Macon, June 14, 1850. 13 13TWOH IBHii e f. mm & en VS.S.S HAVE now in successful operation one of the most extensive and complete Manufactories of COTTON GINB in the 8011th.— Tho materials used are of the best quality. The machinery is all new and constructed on the most approved plans for the manufacture of Cotton Gins. The machinists and workmen employed in the establishment arc skillful and experienced in the business; and they have made such improvements in the mechanism and construction of the Gins that they feel certain, tn every ease, to furnish a Gin which will perform admirably well, and give the pnrehaser entire satisfaction. t!T < ‘HDKHH can he sent to K. T. Taylor it 00. by mail, or con tracts made with their Agents who are travelling through the country. GINS will be sent to any part of the country, and in all cases war ranted to perform well. Persons addressing the Proprietors by mail, will direef their letters to Columbus, Ga.. A sample of Cotton, Jnst as It came from one of their gins, manufac tured for a planter of Muscogee connty, can be seen at the office of the “Georgia Citizen,” Macon, to which the attention of Cotton Brokers and Planters is invited. N. Oueley & Son are agents in hV-ame place, for the sale of these superior Machines, Columbus, March if Ist, 1850. j_j y “I Tread no Step Backwards.* 1 op M. g. THOMSON, X. 8., MACON, GEORGIA. period of over thirteen year#, it ha* been the province of Jl the undersigned. to present to the people of Georgia, and the surrounding Stares, the results of the use of innocent VegetjHa Medicine*, in the treatment and cure ofdisease, a* from poisonous substances, to which from childhood, they have been accustomed, and to whose pernicious effects upou the constitution, many ei them are living witnesses. The success which during this long series of years, has attended his administrations, has. in many instances, been such, as to over* come the most inveterate prejudices in favor of the old order of things, and to produce instead thereof, a conviction that even in medicine, as in other branches of the physical sciences, new ideas may be advanc ed, and results achieved, that our ancestors would have deemed im possible, but which our posterity, thanks to the enlightenment of a coming age, may find easy of accomplishment. This succeds in curing diseases of the most hopeless character after all other means had failed, and that too, in many instances, without see ing the patient , has long been the subject of general remark, exhibiting as it does, in bold reliet the different* l between restoring a case that has been absolutely abandoned, and simply raising another, that hun dreds of others could cure. Such cases can he pointed out in almost every county in Georgia, where some poor, decrepid, helpless being, after testing every local means without avail have sent off, as a dernier resort, a description of their diseases to a distance, in many instances hundreds of miles, and received back those health restoring remedies that have restored them again to health and to society, to their own astonishment and their neighbors wonder, putting at naught the sneers of antagonistic interests, and adding new finger posts at every post office and cross roads, pointing the way the city of refuge. Without subjecting himself to the charge of presumption, be would yet boldly say, that he firmly believes that nine-tenths of the so called incurable cases in Georgia, are yet within the reach of medicine,and can be cured by pursuing a proper course of medication, with the ex ercise of necessary care and perseverance, on the part of the patient, which in all cases of a lingering character, are of the last importance. The great facilities for this kind of treatment presented in the cheap {Mist age system, has been taken advantage of by thousands who hap pily can indirectly attribute their present good health to that noble spe cimen ot liberal government; and there are thousands more who may reap the same advantages, by simply pursuing a similar course. Let the afflicted if he cannot write himself, get his neighbor to do it for him, give a history of his case, age, habits, and symptoms, the same as if talking to a physician. If able and it is convenient, enclose the fee; if not convenient just then, a due bill for the amount wiH answer, (this obviates the. inconvenience of making accounts at great distances,) and if not able, pre-pay and mail the letter to his address, when medicines suitable to the case will be compounded and sent w ith full directions. The charge for treatment is only (95) five dollars, monthly, a sum sufficiently small to obviate the fear of risk to any one, and yet suffi cient to preserve him from loss in his extensive administrations. This done, call at the post office in a reasonable time, and receive your medicines with as much precision as you would a letter; pre pare and use them as directed, and persevere; report progress month ly, or oftener, as may be necessary, and closely watch the progress of the cure. Having been long and extensively engaged in the treatment of dis eases peculiar to females, he would say that they may avail them selves of his knowledge, with the utmost confidence, in his prudence and integrity, so that in w riting out their symptoms, they may express themselves with the necessary freedom. In some of the diseases of the renal and procreative system, the medicines being more costly, the charge will be increased. Such cases as require personal attention, will he treated on liliera terms in the eity, where the necessary accommodations can always be had. Those wishing further information in regard to results, will address , a post-paid letter to the undersigned, who will immediately mail to the applicant such documents as must disarm doubt. M. 8. THOMSON, M. I>. a4 1850,. 13— lv H~mm r BUHBUP.IBER lias constantly on -L hand a large and well selected assort- LillV, Jlcflical, School & TliM'HluiiPoih BOOKS. BLANK BOOKS of all kinds; Stationary in any quantities, for the common purposes and pursuits of the times,as well as for Legal, and Love “doings.' 5 GOLD I’ENS in profusion from one to a dozen dol lars, selected to suit any hand, and “match any pile” RON NEK'S MAPS, Large and Small; Traveller’s Guides through the States.anrt e ven to the Land of < Iphier, (vide Major Noahs'last crotchet.) Liring's latest GLi >BES, w ith all the well authenticated routes laid down, ex cept that taken by the ships of Tarshish ; together with other objects of Polite Literature, Legal Learning, and Refined Luxury, test numer ous to mention ; all! of w Inch he is extremely anxious bis customers should become possessed of, in the “usual way."’ JOSEPH M. BOAKDMAN. March, 31, 1850. I—tjl —tj TEXAS LAND CLAIMS. IMPORTANT TO THE IIEIRS! I r IMI E Legislature of Texas having passed an Act at its late session, I 1 allowing to heir* of those who were massacred in Texas under (the command of Fannin, Ward,Travis,Grant or Johnson, dusing the years 1855 and 1830, certain quantities of Land—and the undersign ed having procured said Acts with full instructions from the Depart ments how to substantiate the same, is now ready to attend to the adjustment of any and all sucl, claims of those who may require his services. He will obtain the scrip, locate, survey and sell the Land, if desired, or any part thereof. He will attend in |>erson anyone who may desire it, if not too distant from this place. For his service a compensation in part of tin: Land, or money will lie received. He has also procured Ibc services of an able Agent who resides hi Texas, so that no delay will occur in procuring the Scrip. All letters addressed to meat Columbus. Ga- will be attended to without unnecessary delay. MICHAEL N. CLARKE. REFERENCES Hon. R. B. Alexander, Alexander McDougald, Esq. James Johnson, Esq. W. 11. Harper, A. J. Robison, Columbus, Ga. The claims of the Mier and Santa Fe Prisoners also attended to. Coiumhus.Ga. July 0, 1850. 18 — THE GEORGIA MARBLE Manufacturing Company. r PI!E interest ofG. Rolertsin the almve company has passed into _l_ the handset'John G. Rankin and the company of Simons, Hur lick St Vaughn into the hands of Win. Ilurlick—who has associated himselfwith Atkinson V Rankin ofthe Georgia Marble Mnnnfartnring Cos. The business will hereafter be carried on by Atkinson, Rankin St Ilurlick. All debts due the concern and liabilities against the same since the first of June will be settled by them. We are prepared to do an extensive business; our marble is excel ent—and we are determined to offer work at prices which will keep Northern marble from the state. Examine our marble and prices, r work is all done at the mills. Address. ATKIBON, RANKIN & HURLICK. llarna gcvillc, Cherokee Cos. Geo. OR THE WAR-PATH AND ITS INCIDENTS. A Story of tlic Crcrk Indian Distil rbaii m of IS3O. BY W. 0. HODGES. A supply of this new and interesting novel by a talented young gentleman of Columbus, Ga. has been received and will be kept for sale (W holesale and Retail) tit this office.— Also at the 1 took Stores. Persons at a distance will have three copies sent by mail or otherwise, on receipt of sl. Sin gle copies, 40 cents. Macon, March 91, 1850. I—ts ‘"RAGS! RAGS!! RAGS!!! wwm momm is*Aim nMmow 18 prepared to purchase clean LinenjHenip or Cotton Rags, and wil l>ay 3 1-2 cents per pound, for 100,000 pounds delivered at the Mills, on the Chattahochee River, (three miles above Columbus) in quantities of not less than 100 pounds. Merchants and Traders in the surrounding country, will do well to draw the attention of their customers to the advantage of saving their Rags, and exchanging them for their goods and wares. Cash will always be paid for them at “Rock Island Factory.” By order of the Hoard. r GEORGE W. WINTER, See'y. Columbus, Ga. March2lst, 1850. Iji— Ocmnlgcc Iron & Brass FOUNDRY, AID MACHINE SHOP. rpilE Ocmulgee Foundry has been enlarged and furnished with a | new and superior stock of tools, which will enable the subscriber to furnish work at the shortest notice, in his line, of a superior char acter, and at prices as low as can be furnished elsewhere. The atten tion of Milwrights and Machinists is earnestly requested to examine this establishment. lam prepared to furnish STBAIfI iSk ENG-INES, from 1 to 60 horse power, for saw mills or other purposes; Screw Cuttings from 1 inch diameter to 2 feet, 10 feet long ; Gear timings; Turning in all its branches; Finishing of all kind* of Machinery. IN THE FOUNDRY we are prepared to furnish all kinds of Castings of Iron or Brass; Mill Gearofall kinds, ofthe most approved patterns; Bevel, Face and Spur Gear; Cast-Iron Water Wheels; Gin Gear of all patterns, and sizes to suit; Cotton Gin work; Press Pulleys; Hand Railings, Fire-proof Doors am; windows, Cemetry Railing, Gudgeons, Inks, Mill Spindles— in fact, work of any description that is done in an establishment ofthe kind. Persons interested in the business are repuested to examine this concern. CIIAB. p. LEVY. Oemu'gtt Foundry, Ijf St. belgic Macon 4- Miter* Ratlruad. I— ts MILITARY INSTITUTE. Blue Licks , Ky- BOARD OFVISITORS. .ADJUTANT GENERAL together with five fit person*, to b . annually appointed by th* Executive, to attend examinations at least once a year, according to law. fiCMTf. Incorporated with allthe powers, and rights exaiclaod by th# Trus tees and F.uulty of any other College. COL T. F. JOHNSON, General Superintendent. *COL. E. W. MORGAN. Joint Superintendent and Professor of En gineering and of Matured History. •LIEUT. COL. R. R. JOHNSON, Professor of .Xatural and Eiperi mental Philosophy. +M AJ. W. W. A. FORBES, Professsor of Mathematics. RICHARD N. NEWELL A. M. Professor of .Indent and Modor Languages. JAMES G. BLANE. A. B. .Idjunct Professor of /languages. REV. J. R. SWIFT, A. M. Professor of Ethies and Belles litres. JAMES H. DAVIESS, Esq. Professor of Irate. REV. 11. V. D. NEVIUS, A. M. Principal of tha Academy. CAPT. C. E. MOTT, Teacher in the Academy. CAPJ. W. W. GAUNT, Adjutant ofthe Institute. •Educated at West Point. fEducatedattbe Virginia Military Institute. Two hundred and thirty Cadets, from fifteen different States, have entered this Institution since it was organized, in 1817. It is entire ly free from the control or domination of any sect or party, either po litical or religious. Economy in dress, by the adoption of a cheap Uniform, for Winter and Summer, is rigidly enforced. Every studetn is required to select a College guardian, with whom all funds brought or received must be deposited, and no debt must be contracted without the consent of such guardian. An Institution combining the science ofthe West Point Academy and of Polytechnic Institutes, with the classical literature of our best Colleges, adding the modern languages, snd superadding practical schools of Law and Engineering, nearly realizes the long-felt desider ation of a university able to meet the want* of Western progress—a university where all may select a course of steady to suit their lime, means ond professional destination. Mr. Daviess, the Professor of Law, is known is the various Courts as a practitioner of great ability, varied learning, long exjieri enee and exalted character. His eminent qualifications, the whole some exercise and discipline of the Institute, and the convenient ob servation of the forms of judicial proceeding, offer unusual induce ments to those who arc earnest to achieve distinctionas sound Lawyer- CIVIL ENGINEERING Will be thoroughly and practically taught in the Western Military In stitute—the Professor, Col. Morgan, being one of the most skillful and experienced Engineers in the United States. All the instruments con nected with that department, have been procured at considerable cost, and are of the liest quality. The Superintendent takes the liberty of stating that he is now ofi*r ed 875 per month, forcoinpetant assistant Engineers. One of his so mer pupils receives at this time 82.500 per annum, as Principal En gineer of a Railroad now under construction in Kentucky—whilst others of the same class are receiving in different parts ofthe United States, 82.000, 81,500, or 81,200 a year as Assistant Engineers. The time is rapidly approaching when there will be a great demand for such as have been prepared for that vocation, at the Western Mil itary Institute. Nothing is hazarded in sayiug that they will readily command 81,200 or 81,500 per annum. Every man of observation must see that the gigantic enterprises already proposed, will give birth to hundreds of others, tributary to them. The rapid advancement of onr whole country, and the eagerness of our people, for exploring the hidden resources of the new States and the newly acquired territory, will give ample scope for ages to come, to the skill and enterprise of it he Engineer, the Geologist, the Mineralogist, the Surveyor and the Architect. Young men who have an aptitusle for tha Mathematical and Physical sciences will have a wide field opened to them for enga ging in an honorable, a healthful and a lucrative pursuit, for which : they may be thoroughly and practically {qualified, in a short time,and a small expense, at the Western Military Institute. TERMS. In the Academy ... 830 00 per annum In the College - - - - 10 00 - * For Music and use of Arms and Accoutrements 300 * 4 For Fuel - - - * 2 00 44 * 10 tAKDING can tie had in private families, at from two to two aup a half dollars a week. When in Barracks, it is designed to furnish Commons at a uniform rate. Students from a distance will be require ed to tioard at the Institute, and have no communication with the town, except as allowed by written permits. J3U The next session will commence on the first of September, and continue ten months. March 21st, 1850. I—ts BOtxT DOLLARS REWARD!T Keuben Kick’s Patent, Centre Vent, Water Wheel made entirely of Iron with Iron gates—a gainst Turbine, Hotchkiss and ail other Wheels, I WILL give 8500 Reward to any person who will producee a Pa tent Water Wheel, that will do as much business \\ itlt the same quantity of water under any given head from three feel to thirty feet, or I will give SSOO to any person, who will produce a Bo ast Wired un der a head of eight feet or less that shall equal it, in saving of water, or 1 will give the same amount to any one who will pruduc* an ever shot or undershot, that will last with my wheel and not cot more mo ney sooner or later, or 1 will give the same Reward to any man w ho w ill produce an over shot undershot or Breast Wheel, that w ill run a* steady as my w heel or 1 will give 8500 to any one who w ill produce a wheel of any sort or kind patented or not. that will combine to the same extent, cheapness durability, power, speed or simplicity so easily applied in all situations and so universally applicable to all purposes and every location, or I I Will give 8500, to anyone, who will produce a Hotchkiss H'hee- \ that does not consume fifty per cent more w ater to do th same Ba w l i ng <>r Grinding. Those who doubt can visit the Coweta Falls Factory in this city j and they w ill see my wheel, driving all iheir machinery without a j Governor, where a French Turbine made in the great city of Lovell failed to do the business at all. Orifthey will visit Pleasant Macon's in Macon county Alabama they will see one of niv wheels, only 2 fret, 8 inches in diameter, under a head of i* fret, grinding t* to ten bushels of corn per hour, t>rin a short time 1 will show at Winter's Mills in this city, one of my wheels 3 1-2 fret in diameter, grinding, 50 to 60 bushels per hour with two pairs of stones. In the Btate of New York there are at least 500 ofn/ wheels, Grinding, Pawing and Manufac turing in a style never ye', done by any other. With sufficient bead I can turn 5000 Bpindles and 100 Loom* with one of my wheel# but 2 eet in diameter. Gindrat A Cos. at tje Montgomery work# Alabama, who arc manu facturing my wheels, will execute orders for them. and deliver them in any place Bouth of tin* Potomac, and furnish directions for putting them to their wok, with models if required. post paid letter* addres sed to me at Mo it gome ry care of Gindrat A Cos. or at this place care of G. W. Winter Esq. will meet with prompt attention. In all eases when the l*uzchaser is not fully satisfied with the performance of my wheel, the money will be returned. REUBEN RICH, Patentee, from Oswego County New York. Columbus Ga. March 21st, 1850. I —tlj. BOTM’O MEDICAL COLLEGE OF MEMPHIS. T UK fifth course of Medical Lectures in this institution will commence on the first Monday in November next, and end on the last Friday in February succeeding. IFAfiS&W?: C. W . Morrow, M. I)., Professor of Anatomy, §l2 IMI #1 antes Weaver, M. D., Professor of Surgery, 19 00 * S. R. Jones, M. I)., Professor of Physiology and Pa thology, - - . - . . 19 IMI M. (jiahbert, M. D., Professor of Theory bud Practice of Medicine, ... - • 19 00 K. r. Watson, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics, - - - - 12 00 J. J. lliddle, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics and Dis eases of W omen and Children, - - 19 00 W in. I Iyer, A. M. f Professor of Chemistry, • 15 00 G. W.. Morrow, M. !>., Demonstrator of Anatomy • 800 44 Matriculation Ticket, - 5 00 Total, SIOO 00 Graduation fee, Twenty Dollars. A course of Lectures on Medical Jurisprudence will be delivered gratis during the session, In making the announcement for the approaching session of the Botanico Medical College, it is due the friends of Re form and the public generally, to lay before them its present condition. The Institution has up to the present been crowned with unparalleled success, compared with similar institutions in this country. True, it has had to contend with those diffi culties peculiar to, and which are constant attendants upon, the establishment of new- institutions, and especially such as embrace new doctrines. In addition to the facilities for instruction heretofore afford ed, much is being done by the enterprising trustees, and by individuals to render the institution, if possible, still more worthy of public confidence, The college buildings formerly occupied, having been found too inconvenient for the advanced condition of the institution, arrangements have been made for the building of a more spacious edifice, which iu addition to the necessary lecture rooms, will embrace a library, a museum and an herbarium. The arrangements now in contemplation are deemed as com plete as iu the oldest institutions iu the country, and no pains will be spared, either by the trustees or faculty, to render the situation of students not only advantageous, but pleasant. In consequence of the numerous applications which have been made to extend indulgence to young men of enterprise and merit, at a late meeting of the faculty, it was unani mously agreed, that a note for ninety-five dollars, with two good endorsers, payable twelve months after date, should be received in lieu of cash, for the tickets of the several profes sors for one course of lectures, when students are not prepar ed to advance the cash. Those wishing further information in reference to the in stitution, will please address the Dean, post paid K. P. WATSON. Memphis, April, 1350. 19—3 m [Dean of the Feteulty To Printers. IT'OR SALE Cheap for Cash or approved paper, one Im perial Smith Press and all other necessary’ materials suitable for a country Printing Office. Application to be made at this Office. Aug. 9,1&50. Dr. de GRAFFENREID’S CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC LINIMENT. IN introducing this medicine to the people ofthe United States, frr sale, the proprietors beg leave to submit the following stttenKM of Dr. deGr&ffenried. its discoverer and inventor: Th# undenigned frankly states that he has prescribed this medictr for the last twenty-two years, in all forms of Acute and Chronic Rheu matism. with a success unparalleled in the annals of of medicine; ana he has no hesitation in saying, that it is decidedly the most vahiabls remedy ever yet discovered tor the relief of this most painful and dis tressing malady. His note-book contains upwards of three hundred cases, in which ir has been used within the aliovc named period, and in no t instance has it come to his knowledge, of its having failed to effect a j cure when persevered in. Many of the cases were from four ta i, O | years standing: and w hat may appear yet more remarkable andeitra | ordinary, is, that when the patient has been once relieved, the di j is permanently cured, remains so, not a solitary instance having fi teu t reported to him of its return. All he would ask for this remedy is a fair, impartial and palit ! trial, for the results lie entertains no appnhension. | Up to the time of this discovery, the undersigned had well studied j the origin, progress and character of this disease, and is well assured, J had consulted every author on its treatment, who had written or b** j translated into the English language, and had used all the rtmediM J any notoriety then in vogue with the profession, with however, vtry I rarely any relief to poor suffering humanity. It has batfle.l the skill and science of the most eminent Phyricia** and Surgeons of our own, and of every other country. But lire , j dersigned fiatters himself that his remedy w ill cure this most paiolal j disease, when all others hare failed, and that he shall have berg a „ [ humble instrument in the hands of God, of relieving th# human family I of a vast amount of suffering. E. L de GRAFFENRIED, N. D. | CERTIFICATES. FROM COL A. K. AVER. Dr. E. L. de (iraffeuried —Learning that you are about to manufacture for the public, your valuable Rheumatic Liu irneut, I take pleasure in stating that 1 believe it one of the most valuable remedies ever used for that common and most distressing disease, having witnessed its tficcts upon a ne gro man of mine, who had been afflicted for four years, un til almost every joint was enlarged, and the body otherwise emaciated. By the use of four or five bottles, in three w#eksj he was relieved entirely from pain. Columbus,Ga., Oct*94, 1849. A. K. AYER. Columbus, October 30, 1849. Dear Sir—Aliout the first of April last, Icame to Colum bus to get medical assistance, and was advised to call on yon Jas having a remedy that would afl'ord me speedy relief. 1 ’ was taken down in January last, with a violent attack of • Rheumatism in nearly all my joints, so badly, that I conld not pull otF my shoes without aid ; nor could i ascend or d#- scend steps, or pull ofl’ my clothes without assistance. Mr right arm and hand were nearly useless; the fingers con | tracted aud swollen ; the right knee swollen and stifiened, so that I could not betid it but very little. Ip to tho Ist of | April, I was all the time in suffering and pain ; 1 rubbed i with your Rheumatic Liniment my limbs three times, and was the next morning enabled to descend a long flight of steps, without aitl of crutch or slick, and back to my room—l ! could also bend my knee and bring it up to the chair, which j the previous day, 1 could not have done if my life had de -1 pended on it. I could also use, open and bend my fingers, i which was an impossibility the day before. J rosr in tb# ! morning from my bed entirely relieved of pain. I used on# i bottle and an eight ounce vial of your Rheumatic Liniment, I and in ten days, l was relieved. 1 would uot have been iu j the condition which I had beeu ten days before I called on j you, for any amount of money that could be given me; for i what is life worth when in constant pain and misery! I consider your Rheumatic Liniment, the most valuable med icine in the world. 1 am. dear sir, vour friend. J. 11. SMITH. Columbus, Nov. i, 1849. Dear Sir—My negro woman Patience, a cook, had a #111) neck from a painful Rheumatic affection, for six or sevru years, and could not turn her neck except with the Inklv. I was induced to purchase a lmttlc of your Liniment, which ! was applied in August or September of 1848. Due bottl* ; entirely relieved her and slie now has the use of her neck as \ well as ever she had ; and up to this time it has not returu j ed. GARLAND 11. TKURY. Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1850. j Dr. de Graflenried—Dear Sir: Having been alflicL-d, fur , some time past, with a severe attack of Itheiiriiatisiu. and ! having heard of the wonderful effects of your Khruiuatie Liniment, I was induced to try a Little of it , and after tbre# days, I was so much relieved as tube able to leave ib Las# and attend to business. I have perfectly recovered from tb# disease, and would cheerfully recommend the Isuiuiokt l all those who are alflieted. GEORGE HOOD, 27 ruwtlln- Columbus, (Ja., Ufrt. 13, 1842. Dr. E. !•. de < •raffeiirit d—Doar Sir: AgreeabL to yonr ! request, I give my testimonial as to the virtue of your Liai- I meat iu the cure of Rheumatism. Being attacked iu swo joint of my fiuger, last winter, with acute Rheumatism, aud having used many of the luniumltered prescription* fur it# | cure, with hut little benefit, I made application of two bottle# i‘ of your liniment, which I am happy to sax relieved me iu a very short time. I can recommend its use to all persons af . feeted in like manner. Very respectfully, F. S. CHAPMAN. j I can testily to the efficacy of Dr. de Graflenried*# Uhea- I matic liniment in the case of Mr. F. S. Chapman, as it came j under mv immedialu observation. Oct. 13, 1849. R. A. WARE, M. D. DrarSir—Some time in January last. Mrs. McKee was taken very ill w ith Inflammatory Rheumatism in liershsul ; der joints, extending to her elbow joint, and arm, which dw ; abled her from using her arm almost entirely; and from th# pain, want of sleep, and great restlessness, for not less than six weeks, 1 was induced by my friend, Mr. Luke Rued, t* call 011 you for a Little of vour liniment, and bv using hall the bottle, she was entirely relieved, and the relief was man ifest or sensible alter three or four rubbings. lam of opinion it is one of the most valuable remedies that has ever been dis covered for Rheumatism : that i# r from my own knowledge, and that which I have beard from others. Dr. E. L. de Graffi-uried. JI. C. McKEE. ColMinhtitt, Oct. 19th, Ik’49. Dr. de Graflenried—Dear Sir: 1 take pleasure in sax in;. I have a boy who was so badly afflicted with Rheumatism, that he could not raise his hand to bis head, and had nearly lost the use of his arm. I used the fourth of a bottle of yeor Rheumatic liniment, which relieved him entirelv. 1 con sider it a most valuable remedy for the cure of Rheumatism. RANDOLPH I. MOTT. Junks’ Hotel. PniLir.Lniu. March 3.1, 1850. Col. .1. 11. Ragna — B1 R, it nlfrrds me go at pleasure to I* l able t hear testimony to the efficacy and virtues of Dr. de GraJfenrieXs iiht until tie / Juimf *t. I have been sorely afflicted fort he last six year* vnh what I befitt ed to be, and what eminent Physicians of this city pronounced. Rheu matic gout, for several w inters past 1 have been confined to no room and bed nearly all the time. In January last. I had an attack as violent if not more so than usual, w hich prostrated me for about three week*; on your recommendation I commenced the tine of this Linhmat. (With I must confess but litlle faith.) Its effects were atni*bi!if and decidedly beneficial from its first application. In a few days mr t>ack, w rists and ankles were entirely reliev.-d land so continue > of ali the soreness ami |ains, and the swotting# reduced, w ith the use 01 lea#than one bottle. I have been iu the discharge of toy ordinary business ever since. I consider it an extraordinary, and decidedly the most efficacious remedy for this disease, which I have ever met w ith. Ami most clicsr fully recommend itsiiseto all who may lie atHicted w iih it. Respectfully Yours, N. W. KKIDGEB, Jones’ Hotel. Baltimore, March 3fl. 1850. Hr. de Grojfenrird —TAkar Sir. forthelast twelve years, I hare sof feree very severely w ith the Rheumatism, having leen nearly w* fourth of the time confined to my lied by it. I hat e had th< best med ical aid to be found in various cities in the United States, w ith littl# nr no benefit. I have also tried innumerable strongly recommended remedies, which hare failed to effect a cure. | spent the lasts, miner at the White Sulphur and Hot Springs in Virginia, lo little purpose After my return home, I so far recovered, as ta U. able to w alk about little. About six winAs since. I had a severe attack which asain con fined nie to my bed, I was in groat (sun and scarcely able to move i* limbs, tvlnn a friend of mine calb-d and informed ns- that you fi.-wj J covered an infaUUdr remedy, and had cured many,and amongst Uieas, one ol'my friends, and show ed ate a letter from him stating tls; fact. 1 was induced to try your Rheumatic Liniment, and take pleasure 1* informing you that in less than twenty-four hours from tlie lir-t appli cation I was perfectly free from pais, and continue soup to this tlwt. I am now able to attend to business, and fondly hope all those affii ed. as I have been, may tie as speedily relieved, as I have been wttk your medicine. \\ tshing yon all the blessings you deserve dear fir. Your grateful and obedient Servant, GEO. WA RDSWORTH. CoLrMurs, Ga„ Oct. 20. 1849. hr. de Groffenritd —Dear Sir. I take pleasure in giving \ou tk particulars of my affliction by, and relief from Rheumatism. Duri| the spring of 1844 I was afflicted with a very severe attack of Inflam matory Rheumatism. I employed all the most celebrated remelio then known and used in similar cases, aided hv medical advice, until September, 1845, with no satisfactory result whatever. I was thro induced, by a rheumatic acquaintance, to try your Liniment, as some thing new, and which had cured him; and m one month from th* time I commenced the application, 1 was well, and clear of the Rheu matism as lever was. and have continued so to this time. Y ours, Truly, L. C. MORTON. For sale at Payne V Nisbett's Drug Btore. Macon, and by Auf#i tin all the principal cities and towns in the United Btales. ITice per bottle—none genuine without the signature of the discovert! the side label of the bottle,and across the cork. de GRAFFENRIED & Cos., Proprietor*. I t-'ohunbiis, June 14, 1850. 12—Jy. MACON Candy Manufactory. rHE Subscriber still continues to uianiifacriiri CANDY ofered variety, next door below Ros# & Co’s, on Cotton Avenue. fi* r ‘ increased my facilities and obtained additional Tools, I am now ed to put up to order, CANDIKB, of any variety, and warranted h> any manufactured in the South. I alc i Manufacture a superior at’ title of Lemon and other SYRUPS. CORDI ALS, PRESERVES. * r - AD my articles are well packi-d, delivered at any |<omt in this W and w arranted to give satisfaction. Jl. C. FREEMAN, Ar l - ! March, 21, 185 V. J—U