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Treatment of Scarlet Fever.
The following article from an eminent physician of Wash
ington w ill possess interest for every family as well as for the
Medical profession :
To the Editor of the Boston Medical and Surgical Jour
nal : Washington, April 11, 1850.
Sir : As every thing relative to the treatment of scarlet
fever —a disease almost as fatal and destructive as cholera it
self—is of great interest to the profession and the public, I
desire to call the attention of your readers to the mode of
treatment recommended by Dr. Scheemann, Physician to the
to the King of Hanover, as contained in a recent number of
the London Lancet. The plan proposed by Dr. S. has not
received the attention from the medical profession in this
country or in England, so far my know ledge extends, that its
importance demands. My experience with it is now consid
erable, and I think I can safely recommend it as a very val
uable addition to our means of conducting this dreaded dis
ease to a satisfactory termination. It is philosophical and ra
tional in theory—simple and efficient in practice.
Its modus operandi will be seen at a glance, and will com
mend itself to every discriminating physician, for every one, I
think, will admit that the chief weight of this disease falls upon
the skin ; and of course whatever tends to restore the de
ranged functions of this important part of the body, will con
tribute most materially to alleviate all the symptoms. The
employment of this remedy of course will not prevent the use
of such other means as experience sanctions, and each par
ticular case calls for as laxatives, febrifuges, applications to the
throat internal and external, &c.
I hope a fair trial will be given to this mode of treatment by
the profession, and the results made known through the jour
nals, that its true value may be definitely ascertained. I
subjoin the most important directions given by Mr. Schee
mann, in a somewhat abbreviated form.
IIORAY LINDSAY, M. D.
Treatment of Scarlet Fever by Inunction. —From
the first day of the illness, or as soon as we are certain of its
nature, the patient must be rubbed morning and evening over
the whole body with a piece of bacon, in such a manner that,
with the exception of the head, a covering of fat is every
where applied. In order to make this rubbing-in somewhat
easier, it is best to take a piece of kacon the size of the hand,
■choosing a part still armed with the rind, that we may have
a firm grasp. On the soft side of this piece slits are to be
made, in order to allow the oozing out of fat. The rubbing
must be thoroughly performed, and not too quickly, in or
der that the skin may be regularly saturated with the fat.—
The beneficial results of this application are soon obvious:
with a rapidity bordering on magic, all, even the most pain
ful, symptoms of the disease are allayed; quiet, sleep, good
humor, appetite return, and there remains only the impa
tience to quit the sick-room.
The advantages of the treatment indicated may be summed
up as follows:
1. Die improbability, we might almost say the impossibili
ty, of the patient getting cold while the skin is thus cover
ed with fat—a point in no disease more important than
here.
2. The dry brittleness of the skin and the tormenting itch
ing are by it not only materially alleviated, but generally en
tirely removed. Every practitioner knows how often the
itching and burning of the skin in scarlet fever arc unendur
able to children, keeping them constantly in distressing move
ment, and robbing them of sleep. Hence children are gen
erally well satisfied with this process, and often ask for its
repetition long before the time is come.
3. The influence on the physiological functions of the
skin is still more important. During the coining on of
scarlet fever the skin becomes diseased, in consequence of
which it loses its vital powers. During this illness, nnd un
til anew covering is again prepared for the surface, the func
tions of the skin are very imperfectly performed, or during
the desquamation probably not at all. In order to explain the
extent and importance of the imperceptible functions of the skin
in a merely mechanical view of the matter, the reader is re
ferred to the accurate experiments of Scguin, which fix the
quantity of matter thrown off’from the outer skin at eleven
grains per minute in a grown person, and therefore more
than two pounds per day. hat efforts must it cost the or
ganism to lead so large a quantity into other paths, in order
to throw it off, when the skin is incapable of doing so!
4. With this disappearance of the desquamation disappear
all those bad symptoms which attend on it. In order to give
a striking proof the importance and bad influence which the
interrupted functions of the skin produce on the healthy ac
tivity of relative, even if distant organs, we may cite to the
fact that death is always the result where more than one
half the skin has been destroyed by fire or boiling liquid. A
similar destruction of the skin ensues in scarlet fever, with
this difference, that it takes place gradually, and thereby the
organism is better enabled, by employing all the activity of
the body, to find aid against the mischief which must result
from the cessation of the functions of the skin.
Astonishing yield of Corn. — W e clip the following
from the list of premiums, Ac., awarded at the Lexington,
Ky., fair:
Corn— Yield per acre of 10 acres: premium to James
Matson, of Bourbon; certificate to Peter Fean, of Clarke.
Nine entries.
The following are the quanties raised by the several persons
who contended for the prize:
Bbls. Bush. Qt.
J. Matson, of Bourbon 37 4 1 per acre.
Peter Pean, of Clarke 37 4
S. H. Chew, of Fayette 27 1-2 “
J. Hutchcraft, Bourbon 23
A. Vanmeter, Fayette 21 3 1-2
A. Hedges, Bourdon 2
K. W. Hocaday, Clarke 20 “
Dr. Dudley, Fayette 20 “
11. Varnon, Bourbo* 19 3
Thirty-seven barrels are equal to one hundred and eighty
five bushels of shelled corn. Consequently Mr. Matson's
field has produced the astonishing quantity of one hundred
and eighty-nine bnshels and one quart per acre, or one thou
sand eight hundred and ninety bushels and ten quarts upon
ten acres. This surpasses anything we ever heard of in the
way of raising corn. Mr. Pean, it will be seen, Cell behind
■lr. M., only one quart to the acre.
Fo Farmers’ Boys.— There is one thing tliat I would
ike to impress upon the minds of the farmers of this coun
try. To all of you who have boys that can write, get each
<cne a inemoranum book, a few sheets of paper will do, if
nothing better can be had, and in that have each one keep
an account of every day’s work done in the year; the kind
of work employed in, and the day of the month and date of
the year.
If in sowing mention the kind of grain, and the amount of
seed per acre. The time of planting, and of reaping. In
fact I should have them note all the passing events of the farm;
and as they grow older they will find more of importance to
note.
Six cents will buy a book that will last one year to com
mence with. My word for it if the farmers will adopt this
course, their sons will be much better farmers than their
fathers.
It may seem like dry business to commence with the first
day of January,but as the springopens tbe green grass appears
and bright prospects are in our paths, and the task will be
more pleasing every day until the close of the year.
Who would not give twice what the paper and ink cost,
could they but obtain a memorandum book written by a grand
father a 100 years ago ?
Try it, farmers, yonng and old; keep a journal of every
day, and you will beeome a race of scientific book farmers,
not to be imposed upon. George Washington, one of the
best fanners of America, kept a journal of the farm.
Much might be written to prove the benefit of such a
course, if adopted ; but I leave it for the present, hoping
someone more capable will write upon the subject hereaf
ter.—Phil*., Dollar Newspaper.
To GUARD THE LUNGS WHILE THRESHING. The following
may be depended upon as a perfectly safe and convenient mode
of guarding the lungs, while threshing, as I have tested it
for years, and never knew it to fail: Take a piece of fine
sponge, about two inches thick in the centre, and four
inches broad ; cut out a little in the centre, so that it will fit
the nose and mouth, leaving it about three-fourths of an inch
thick over the end of the nose and mouth; moisten it well
and squeeze it out, so as to prevent its dripping ; fasten a
string to the outer edge of the sponge, on each side of the
face, and tie it back of the head, and one can work in a
perfect smother for hours, I might say days, without any of
those disagreeable sensations that are always experienced
without such precaution. This will not obstruct the breath
one-tenth part so much as a piece of gauze will when
drawn over the face. I would rather give one dollar
per day, for a good sponge, than to tend a threshing machine
without it.
Save enough Pumpkin Sf.eds —Now is the time to save
pumpkin seeds. It is best to have a good supply, and the
seeds of the sweetest pumpkins ought to be selected, for there
is much difference in the quality. Why not plant pumpkins
in orchards, between the trees, and keep the whole ground
tilled for the sake of the trees? Pumpkins will not ex
haust the land as potatoes or turnips will—and as they re
quire much space the vacancies between the trees in an or
chard seem well suited to their growth.
—A farmer in the town of Lincoln tells us he harvested
thirty-one bushels of buckwhat this season from the seed of
sixteen quarts. Do sowed his half bushel of seed on one
and a Half acres of land.— Cultivator.
The cost of seed for buckwheat should always be taken
into consideration. Potatoes nett us to more expense for seed
than any vegetable that is cultivated here. Some farmers
sow more than half a bushel of buckwheat per acre. Others
sow a bushel. The richer the land is the less should be the
quantity of seed—because largo stalks require more room
than small ones.
The Best Corn Bread.— Take three pints of corn meal,
and a quart (more or less) of sour milk, stir well together,
forming a thin batter ; add three eggs, a little salt, and a tea
spoonful of salacratus, mix nil well by a thorough stirring,
then pour the batter into pans, half an inch or so in depth,
and bake with a quick heat. These quantities will suffice
for a family of six or eight plates.
The foregoing receipt was kindly furnished us, by one of
the best housewives, at'whose table we have often had an op
portunity to test the excellence of corn broad ; nnd we feel
assured that all of our readers who will try the receipt will
agree with us in pronouncing it first rate.
Preserving Cabbage. —ln the last No. of the “ Weekly Dol
lar” I noticed an inquiry by “W. P.’’ of Virginia, as to tbe
best mode of setting away cabbage, as well as the best time
to do so, to prevent them from rotting. I have been in the
habit of burying cabbages about tbe last of October, for sev
eral years past, and never knew a head of the number to rot.
The following is my method : —Dig a trench about two feet
wide and eight or ten inches deep, place the cabbage in tills
trench with the heads down and roots up; then throw the
scattering leaves on and cover it up with dirt, covering all but
the points of the roots. Put no boards or straw above them.
If these directions are followed, your cabbage will never
rot.
New Mode of Making Coffee —Choose the coffee of a
very nice brown color but not black (which would denote
that it was burnt, and impart a bitter flavor;) grind it at
home, if possible, as you may then depend upon the quality ;
if ground in any quantity, keep it in ajar hermetically sealed.
To make a pint, put two ounces into a stewpan. or small iron
or tin saucepan, which dry upon a moderate fire, stiring the
coffee round with a wooden spoon continually, until it is quite
hot through, but not in the least burnt. Should the fire be
very fierce, warm it by degrees, taking it off now and then,
until hot, (which would not be more than two minutes) when
pour over it a pint of boiling water, cover close, and let it stand
by the side of the fire, but not boil,) for five minutes, when
strain through a cloth, or a piece of thick gauze; rinse oui
the stewpan, pour the coffee, (which will be quite clear,) back
into it, place it rdienr nearly boiling serve
with hot milk, if for breakfast, but with a drop of cold milk
or cream if for dinner.
The foregoing proportions would make coffee good enough
for any person ; but more or less coffee could be used if re
quired. The cloth through which it is passed should be im
mediately washed and put by for the next occasion. A hundred
cups of coffee could be made as hero directed, in half an hour,
by procuring a pan sufficiently large, and using the proper
proportions of coffee and water, passing it afterward through
a large cloth or jelly bag.
Cljr Humorist.
Establishing the Science.
Deßonneville had been electrifying Detroit by
bis more than galvanic effects upon tbe muscles of
scores of bis impressibles , when an enormous sized
Wolverine, “trying the tiling” himself, found he
was quite equal to tbe professor, in setting folks to
sleep and “matin’ on ’em cut up” afterward ; and,
accordingly, in tbe furor of bis discovery, off be
went to tbe country, to lecture and diffuse tbe new
light which bad been dispens’d to him. His success was
tremendous ; town and village said there was some
thing in it, until bis reputation, as in other cases,
begat him enemies. Tbe Wolverine Mesmerizer,
after astonishing a “hall” full one evening, at some
very “promising town” or other, and which bade
fair, shortly, to be “quite a place,” returned to tbe
tavern, to be arrested in tbe bar-room by a score of
“first citizens,” who bad then and there congrega
ted, “jest to test tbe humbug,” any bow !
“Good evening, Professor said one.
“Won’t you take a little of the fluid?” said an
other ; and this being an evident bit in tbe way of a
joke, the “anti-humbugs” proceeded to more serious
business.
“ Perfessorf said tbe principal speaker, a giant of
a fellow, before wbose proportions even the huge
Magnetizer looked small—“Perfessor,” said be, bi
ting off tbe end of a “plug,” and turning it over in
his jaws very leisurely, “a few on us here, hev just
concluded to hev you try an experiment, appointin’
ourselves a reg’lar constituted committee to report!”
Tbe professor begged to appoint a more proper
place and hour, <fcc, or, according to tbe apprehen
sions of “tbe crowd,’’ evinced the evident desire to
make “a clean back-out ”
“ Perfessor resumed the big dog , “es we un
derstand you right, you call your mesmerism a rem
ejil agent, which means I s’posc that it cures
things ? ”
Tbe disciple of science referred to several cases
about towrn in which he had been successful, to say
nothing of the “pulling teeth” operation, which he
had just concluded his lecture with.
“Yes,” said the challenger, “you’re death on
teeth we know; but ken mesmerism come the re
nt#!jil over the rheumatiz ? ”
“Inflammatory or chronic ? ” demanded the pro
fessor.
“Wal, stranger, wo ain’t much given to doctor's
bottle uames, but we reckon it’s about the wust
kind.”
The mesmerizer was about to define the differ
ence betweenlnflammatory attacks and local affec
tions, when lie was interrupted by the inquisitor,
who rather allowed that as far as the location of the
disorder went, it had a pre-emption right to the
whole critter; and that, furthermore it was just ex
pected of him that he should forthwith visit the
case, and hid him take up his bed and walk, or he
himself would be escorted out of town, astride of a
rail, with the accompanying ceremonies. This was
a dilemma, either horn of which promised a loss to
his reputation, hut tbe crowd were solemnly in ear
nest. Already triumphing in his detection, they be
gan to look wolfish at him and wise at each other,
so that the Wolverine had nothing left for it but to
demand boldly “to see the patient ” We will give
SIS iisisil SISIISI,
he rest ot the story as it was related by the disciple
of Mesmer himself
“Up stairs I went with ’em, mad as thunder, I
tell you; first, at being thought a humbug, and
next, that my individual share of the American
Eagle should be compelled into a measure, by thun
der ! I’d a gin ’em a fight if it had’nt been for the
science ’ which would a suffered, any how ; so I jest
said to myself, let ’em bring on their rheumatiz! I
felt as if I could a mesmerized a horse, and I de-ter
mined, wliatmr the case might be, I’d make it
squeal, by thunder !
“Here he is,” said they; and we all bundled in
to a room and gathered round a bed, with me shut
in among them, and the cussed big, unenlightened
heathen that did the talking, drawing out an al
mighty big bowie knife at the same time. That’s
your man,” said he.
Wal, there lay a miserable looking critter, with
his eyes sot, and his mouth open—and his jaws got
wider and wider as he saw the bowie knife, 1 tell ye.
“That’s the idee,” said the old Ingin.
“liise lip in that bed,” said I; and I tell you
what, I must a looked at him dreadful, for up he
jumped, on eend, as if he’d just got a streak of gal
vanic.
“Git out on this floor,” said I, with a wuss
and I wish I may be shot if out he did’nt come,
lookin’ wild, I tell ye.
“JVoiv cut dirt, and n you ! ” screamed I; and
Jehu Ginral Jackson ! if he did'nt make a straight
shirt-tail for the door, may I never make another
pass. After him I went, and after me they cum, and
prehups there wasn’t the orfullest stampede down
three par of stars that ever occurred in Michigan.
Down cut old rheumatiz, through the bar room :
out I cut after him ; over went the stove in tlig
rush after both on us. I chased him round two
squares—in the snow at that —then headed him of}',
and chased him back to the hotel agin, where he land
ed in a fine sweat, begged for his life, and said he'd
give up the property ! Wal, I wish I may be shot
if he was’nt a feller that they were offering a reward
for in Buffalo! I made him dress himself —cured
of the rheumatiz—run it right out of him; deliv
ered him up, pocketed the reward, and established
the science, by thunder !” —A r . F. Weekly Universe.
XifP One of our Boston capitalists, worth half a
million, tried hard the other day, to “beat down”
the price of a barrel of apples offered for sale by a
countryman, atone dollar and a half. The old gent
was aware that the countrvman knew nothing of his
pecuniary circumstances, and he accordingly adopt
ed a coaxing tone, telling him that he, the million
aire, “was a poor man, and he ought to let him have
the barrel of apples for a dollar and a quarter.”
The countryman looked at the threadbare coat of
this “poor man,” who had plenty of money to loan
on the street, at two per cent a month or such a
matter, and was about relenting, when another rich
citizen who was standing so near that he had over
heard the conversation, put in his oar, and assured
the countryman that “it was his duty to sell apples
cheap to Mr. So-and-so, as he was really a poor
man ! ”
—The millionare, who could humble himself to a
stranger to save a quarter of a dollar, was proud e
nough of his wealth when brought into rivalry with
his neighbors. He drew himself up to his full height,
and eyeing with scorn the intruder, who, although
more liberal, was not so rich as himself by some
thousands, exclaimed, “I am worth more money
than you, sir, any day
“O, very well,” was the reply, “if you are richer
than I am, you can afford to pay this man the price
he demands for his apples.”
The countryman was amused at this scene, and
immediately became firm as a rock, at one dollar
and a half a barrel, while the millionaire walked off
to skin a flint somewhere else.— Yankee Blade.
~ ‘ l fan you eat (Vow T ” *' 1
Lake Mahopac was so much crowded, the past/
season, or, rather, the hotels in its immediate vicinif
tv were, that the farm-houses were filled with visi
tors. One of the worthy farmers residing there, it
appears, was especially worried to death by borc
ders. They found fault with his table —this thing
was bad, and that wasn’t fit to eat.
“Darn it,” said old Isaac, one day, “what a fuss
you’re making. I can eat any thing.”
“Can yon eat crow ? ” said one of his young boar
ders.
“Yes, I kin eat crow ? ”
“Bet you a hat,” said his guest.
The bet was made, a crow caught, and nicely
roasted ; but, before serving up, they contrived to
season it with a good dose of Scotch snuff.
Isaac sat down to the crow. lie took a good
bite, and began to chew away. “Yes, I kin eat
crow, ( another bite, and an awful face,) I kin cat
crow, ( symptoms of nausea,) I kin eat crow : but
I’ll be darned if I hanker artcr it.” l’oor Isaac
bolted.
Anecdote of Carlyle.
The rumor is, that we are indebted for all Car
lyle's sarcasm against our people to the American
tourists who have bored him, persons whom he al
ways treated with roughness, but whom he now re
ceives with almost savage insolence. We have heard
a story of an American lady, who visited him—un
der the impression that he was a great philanthro
pist, and immediately opened the conversation with
some remarks in favor of the abolition of slavery.
He growled out a bitter rejoinder, in which he took
strong ground in favor of that institution, and de
nounced all abolitionists as sentimental fools and
flunkies. The lady, irritated and surprised, hit in
stantly on the true woman’s method, the argumen
tum ad homincm, and put the startling question,
‘How Mr. Carlyle, should you like to be a slave 2 ’
He dilated his person to its full dimensions, and in
his broad Scotch brogue exclaimed: ‘Well, I should
be glad to be a great bull-necked nigger, and have
somebody to take care of me ! ’
FINDLAY,
IRON FOUNDER
—AND MANUFACTURER OF
Steam Engines & Boilers,
Gearing and shafting for .MILLS, of every description;
BARK AND SUGAR MILLS,
OF MOST APPROVED PATTERN*;
Also, Ikons for
Bullock’s celebrated Cotton Press,
GIIV GEAR, PLATES AND BALLS,
KF.PT constantly on hand; the whole of which are Warranted
to be of the best materials and workmanship, and will be sold on
accommodating terms.
CgT’ Work Shops opposite Presbyterian church, corner Fourth and
Walnut Streets.
Macon, Apul 18,1850. 4—ts
N. OUSLEY & SON,
Ware-House and Commission Merchants.
WILL continue Busincs at their ’ ’jsf
‘‘^ re-^*ro °f Buildings,”
COTTON AVENUE, Macon, Ga. “fimiiWT
Thankful for past favors, the hep leave to say they will he con
stantly at their post, and that no ctrorts shall be spared to advance
the interest of their patrons.
They respectfully ask all who have Cotton or other produce to
Store, to call and examine the safety of their buildings, before placing
it elswhere.
Customary AnvAlters on Cotton in Store or Shipped, and all busi
ness transacted at the usual rates.
Aptil 35th, 1850 S — ts
-j llalf-Bnr’U No. 1 Mackerel,
JO 15“ “ “ 9 “
fresh caught, for sale by SMITH & OLIVER.
BOOK It JOB PRINTING.
THE Office of the Georgia Citizen
I is now supplied with over 120 Fonts
of
IPiLMEI & IMW
from Minion to 30 line Pica—of the la
test styles and most beautiful fashions,
with which the Proprietor is prepared
to execute every description of
PRINTING,
at short notice and on reasonable terms,
(jy Also, an extensive supply of
Bordering & Illustrative Cuts,
for Handbills, Advertising &,c.
Also, —Three Presses—a standing
Press—Colored Inks, Colored Cards
and every other apparatus for Letter-
Press and Plain Printing, in
BLACK , GOLD, SILVER,
BRONZE , Sfc.
The following is a list of the kinds of
work which can he executed with neat
ness and despatch, at this office :
Circulars,
Cotton Receipts,
Hu ml Sri I Is,
Programmes,
Pamphlets,
Dray Receipts,
Labels,
Tickets,
Coach Bills,
&iC., &iC.< Sec .
The business Men of Macon and ad
aee-nt Counties will do well to call and
examine our prices, before getting work
done, in our line, elsewhere.
OFFICE on Mulberry Street,
between the Market and the Floyd
House, Macon, Ga.
Nov. 2, 1850.
WOOD’S ARCHITECTURAL IRON WORKS,
PHILADELPHIA.
THE undersigned has been appointed Agent for the sale,
in Macon, of Wood's architectural Iron Manufactures,
consisting of Railings, Verandahs, Settees, Chairs. Tables
and various ornamental articles or cast and wrought Iron, for
buildings, Cemeteries, Porticos, &.c. Persons desiring to
purchase .are requested to examine Wood's “Portfolio of ar
chitectural Iron Works,” a copy of which can he seen at the
office of the Georgia Citizen, and make such selections as
their taste and judgment may approve. All articles order
ed by the Agent will he furnished at the Manufacturer’s pri
ces annexed to each, freight insurance and expenses only
added. ROBERT FINDLAY.’
Macon, Aug., 9 1850. 20—ts
100 Dollars Premium.
A PREMIUM of one hundred dollars will be paid by the subscri
ber to any citizen of the State, who will produce a PRESS
FOR PACKING COTTON equal to the It til loch Compound
Lever Press, in point of economy, compactness, strength and
durability. “ ROBERT FINDLAY.
it—tf
WtSSufiSMI
MILITARY INSTITUTE.
If Inc Licks , Kij.
BOARD OJM’ISITORS. f i
r pm; ADJUTANT GENERAL. together with five (it p/rsons. tahe
JL annually appointed hy tip* Kxdcutive, t,o- attend at
tmxjf- once a year, no lav*.
rA,:trit wt.
Incorporated with nil the powers, and rights cxcicised by the Trus
tees and Faculty of any other College.
COL. T. F. JOHNSON, General Superintendent.
*COL. E. W. MORGAN, Joint Superintendent r.nd Profcssorfo F.n
gineering find of jYatural History.
*LIKUT. COL. 11. It. JOHNSON, Professor of .Yatural and F.iperi
mental Philosophy.
tMAJ. W. W. A. FORRES, Professsar of Mathematics.
KICHAItIi N. NEIVELL A. M. Professor of .Indent and .Model-
Languages.
JAMES G. BLANK. A. 11. -Adjunct Professor of Languages.
REV. J. It. SWIFT, A. M. Professor of F.thie* and Holies Ltttres.
JAMES 11, DAVIESS, Esq. Professor of L ite.
REV. H. V. 1). NKVII'S, A. M. Principal of the Academy.
CAI’T. C. E. MO’IT. Teacher in.the Academy.
CAI’T. \V. \V. GAUNT, Adjutant of the. Institute.
•Educated at West Point,
t Educated at the 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 of the West Point Academy
and of Polytechnic Institutes, with the classical literature of our best
Colleges, adding the modern languages, and superadding practical
schools of Law and Engineering, nearly realizes the long-felt desider
ation of a university able to meet the wants of Western progress—a
university where all may select a course of steady to suit their time,
means oml professional destination.
Mr. Daviess, the Professor of Law, is known is the various
Courts asa practitioner of great ability, varied learning, long experi
ence and exalted character. Ilis eminent qualifications, the whole
some exercise and discipline of the Institute, and (he convenient ob.
servation of the forms of judicial proceeding, offer unusual induce,
merits to those who are earnest to achieve distinction as sound Lawyer g
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Will bn thoroughly and practically taught in the Western Military Inf
stitutc—the Professor, Col. Morgan, being one of the most skillful and
experienced Engineersin the Cnited States. All the instruments con
nected with that department, have been procured at considerable cost,
and are of the best quality.
The Superintendent takes the liberty of stating that he is now offer
ed $75 per month, for coinpetant assistant Engineers. Oneofliisfoi
mer pupils receives at this time $-2,500 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 of the Cnited
States, $2,000, $1,500, or $1,(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 saying that they will readily
command $1,200 or $1,500 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 o
our 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
jthe Engineer,Uie Geologist, the Mineralogist,tile Surveyor and the
Architect. Young men who have an aptitude for the 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
vsmall expense, at the Western Military Institute.
TERMS.
In the Academy ... S3O 00 per annum
In the College - - - -40 00 “ “
For Music and use of Arms and Accoutrements 3 00 “ *
For Fuel .... 2 00 “
BOARDING can be had in private families, at from two to two anp
a half dollars a week. When in Barracks, it is designed to furnish
Commons at a uniform rate. Students from adistance will be require
ed to board at the Institute, and have no communication with the
town, except as allowed by written permits.
tW The next session will commence on the first of September, and
continue ten months.
March 21st, 1850. I—ts
W lull
Lr mi max
THE undersigned have just completed their SPLENDID
NEW STABLE on the corner of Mulberry and Third
Streets, nearly opposite the Floyd House, where they keep on
hand safe and well broke horses and every variety of
Conveyance for the accommodation of their friends andtho
public.
Single Horses and Drovers will be attended to with the ut
most care and on accommodating terms. As the Proprietors
have bnt ONE STABL E,and can therefore give their per
sonal attention to- their business, they feel confident of being
a b4c to give universal satisfaction, Board of Horse 75
oents per day. T. M. MASON,
March,2l 1850—ly WILLIAM DIBBLE.
Cards,
Bills of Lading,
Posters,
Horse Bills,
minutes,
Bill Heads,
Catalogues,
Jack Bills,
A action Notices,
TEXAS LAND CLAIMS.
IMPORTANT TO THE HEIRS!
THE Legislature of Texas having passed an Act at its late session
allowing to heirs of those who were massacred in Texas under
the command of Fannin, Ward,Travis,Grant or Johnson, dusing the
years 1835 and 1836, certain quantities of Land—and the undersign
ed having procured said Acts with full instructions from the Depart
ments how tc substantiate the same, is now ready to attend to the
adjustment of any and all such claims of those who may require liis
services. He will obtain the Scrip, locate, survey and sell the Land,
if desired, or any part thereof, lie will attend in jierson any one who
may desire it, if not too distant from this place. For his service a
coinpensatior, in part of the I-and, or money will be received. He has
also procured the services of an able Agent who resides in Texas, so
that no delay will occur the Scrip.
All letters addressed to me at Columbus, Gn. will be attended to
without unnecessary delay. MICHAEL N. CLARKE.
—REFERENCES
lion. R.B. Alexander, Alexander McDougnld, Esq.
James Johnson, Esq. W. 11. Harper.
A. J. Robison, Columbus, Ca.
The claims of the Mier and Santa Fe Prisoners also attended to.
Coiumbus.Ga. July 9, 1850. IS —
I Tread no Slop Backwards.”
M. S. THOMSON, .11. D.,
; MACON, GEORGIA.
IT'OR a period of over thirteen years, it has been the province of
_ the undersigned, to present to the i>eople of Georgia, and the
surrounding States, the results of the use of innocent Vegetable
Medicines, in the treatment and cure of disease, as contradistinguished
from poisonous substances, to which from childhood, they have been
accustomed, and to whose pernicious effects upon the constitution,
many of them are living witnesses.
The success which during this long series of years, has attended
[ hi* administrations. Ims, in many instances, tieen such, as to over
come the most inveterate prejudices in favor of the *kl order of things.
’ and to produce instead thereof, a conviction that even in medicine, a>
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.
1 This succinls in cun'*,?'diseases of the most hopeless character after
alolther means had failed, and that too, in many instances, without see
ing the patient, has long been the subject of general remarl, exhibiting
as it does, in bold relief the difference between restorings case that
lias been absolutely abandoned, and simply raising another, that hun
dred* of others could cure.
Such cases can be pointed out in almost every county in G,c‘ia.
win re some j>oor, decrepid, helpless being, after testing every h* ad
, means without avail have sent off, as a dernier resort, a deserff on
of their diseases to a distance, in many instances hundreds of Holes,
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
l interests, and adding new finger posts at every post office and cross
roads, iioiiiting the way the city of refuge.
. Without subjecting himself to the charge of presumption, he 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
-1 crciseof necessary care and perseverance, on the part of the patient,
I which in all cases of a lingering character, are of the last importance.
Tile great facilities for this kind of treatment presented in the cheap
postage system, lias been taken advantage of by thousands who ha|>-
pily can indirectly attribute their present good health to that noble spe
cimon of lilx ral 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
1 him, give a history of his case, age, habits, and symptoms, the same
as it’ talking to a physician. If able and it is convenient, enclose
the fee ; if not convenient just then, a due hill for the amount will
> answer, (this obriates the ineonrenience of making accounts at great
, distances,) ami if not able, pre-pay and mail the letter to his address,
t when medicines suitable to the case will be compounded and sent
• with full directions.
, The charge for treatment is only ($3) 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 n. ccsanry, and closely w atch 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 writing out their symptoms, they may express
themselves with the necessary freedom. 11l some of the diseases of
the renaland procreative system, the medicines being more costly, the
charge will be increased.
Such cases as require, personal attention, will lie treated on libera
terms in the city, where the nre..**, ry accommodations can always
be bad.
Those wishing further informa’ o m regard to results, will address
a post-paid letter to the undersig - . who will immediately mail to
the applicant such documents as iiw* disarm doubt.
M. 8. THOMSON, M. D.
a4 1850,. / 12—I y
COTTONGINS,
i z fmm & si
J’Jin successful operation one ** r,, e ynnst extensive |
J- .I. and Crr.rt |4ete Manufactories of COTToiI tA the South.— f
Tile materials used are of the best quality. The machinery is all new
and constructed on the most approved plans for the manufacture n|
Cotton Gins.
The machinists and workmen employed in the establishment are
skillful and ex|ierienced in the business; and they have made such
improvements in the mechanism and construction of the Gins that
they feel certain, in every case, to furnish a Gin which will iierforiii 1
admirably well, and give the purchaser entire satisfaction.
< IRDF.RS can be sent to K. T. Taylor & Cos. by mail, or con
tracts made n ith their Agents who are travelling through the country.
GINS w ill be sent to any part of the country, nnd in all cases w ar
ranted to perform well.
Persons addressing the Proprietors by mail, will direct their letters
to Columbus, t la..
A sample of Cotton, just as it came from one of theirgins. manufac
tured for a planter of Muscogee county, ran be seen at the office of the ;
“Georgia Citizen,” Macon, to which the attention of Cotton Brokers
and Planters is invited. X. Ousley Ac Sen are agents in the same
al ce. for the sale of these superior Machines.
Columbus, March 2Jst, 1830. j ] y
BROWS
ECCENTRIC PROGRESSIVE
POWER PRESS.
TllEadvantaiesof this new POWER PRESS, and its superiority
over all others, are as follows:
The power applied is multiplied 440 times, by the Lever and Eccen
tric pully, that is, one hundred pounds power applied to t Im-Lever
will exert a force 24.00(1 pound- on the Cotton. The whole top of
the bale box is o|ien to receive the Cotton, and it mny be put as near
the Gin House rs is desired. It is three times as iiowevful as a screw
of 18 inches diameter, that has a nine inch pitch of thread w iih the
same length of Lever, and of course the horse has to w alk but one- !
third as far, for the reason that a lever is required but one-third as long
to do the same work. And ftirther.the Press follower descends with
much greater rapidity at the commencement of the operation, when
but little power is required, which shortens the distance travelled hy 1
the horse, in proportion to the increased velocity of the follower at i
the start.
This Press can be made very compact, and equally powerful, by
using the wheel and aile, and can be so modified as to answer any
purpose where r Press is necessary for manufacturing or domestic
purposes. For Cotton it requires one fourth less work to build, and
three-fourths less work to raise, than the screws, and if a cast iron Ec
centric wheel is used, it will not be much over half the work to build
as a screw. For Pressing Cotton, Tobacco, Hemp, Hay, ice. it cannot
lie excelled. There is one-third less timber in this Press than in the
crew, and it is certainly th cheapest ever built.
The whole cost ofthe Irons will not exceed $45, which may be had
off. 11. Levy, of Macon, who is the only person authosized to fumisli
hem. This stun is exclusive of freight and the cost of right to use
the Press. If the Eccentric wheel is made of Iron, the cost w ill be
10 orslsmoref< r the Iron work,but it will materially lessen the
cost of labor on the wood work of the wheel, and will he the cheap
est in the end. Any good Mechanic can construct the Press frost the
drawings and specifications which will accompany each right.
I shallsell a single right at $lO, which sum can be sent by nwil at
my risk, provided the fact of sending is certified to by the Postmaster
pf the place where the letteris mailed. Each right will be aecompa
oiedbyan engraving and a full description, so that any mechanic w ill
no able to build the Press. Any communications, post-|>aid, will be
bunctually attended to. A. D. BROWN.
Clinton, Jones (kiunty, April 2d, 1850.
—Certificate.—
This will certify that we witnessed, at the plantation of Mr. \\ il
liam Johnson, in this county, the performance of a Cotton Press re
cently invented and patented by Mr. A. I>. Brows, of this place, and
can, with confidence,recommend it to the public. Its great power,
convenienceand simplicity of structure, renders it, in our estimation,
eth best that we have seen. It packs downward, which w e deem ve
ry essential; can be placed as near the lint room a* desired, andean be
easily covered in and made very durable.
{Samvel Griswold, J Thomas Huxt,
Horatio Bowks, | Joxa. Parrish.
April 2d, 1850. ®— tf
CERTI TIC ATE FROM MR. WILLIAM JOHNSOX,
This teill certify. That I built and used one of Mr. A. D. Brown's
Eccentric Progressive Power Presses last year, and am fully satisfied
that it is the best that I have seen. I found no difficulty in building
fjoui the directions furnished by Mr. Brown, and found it much less
work than to build Eke Screw.
My brother Abram Johnson used the press for his crop, and was so
well pleased with it that he intends building one at his own place for
his next crop. WILLIAM JOHNSON.
Jones County, June <2, 1850.
Dr. de GRAFFENREID’S
CELEBRATED
RHEUMATIC LINIMENT.
IN introducing this medicine to the people of the United State*.
sale, the proprietors beg leave to submit tlie follow ing staitn.,
of Dr. de Graffeuried, its discoverer and inventor: * Ti
The undersigned frankly states that lie has prescribed this medic
for the last twenty-two years, in all forms of Acute and Chronic in"”
uiatisui, w ith a success unparalle led in the aimak of of medich*7T?J
he has no hesitation in saying, that it is decidedly the most valLhi
remedy ever yet discovered for the relief of this moat painful and i
tressing malady.
His note-book contains upwards of three hundred cases, in whkb
has been used with n the above named period, and in no
instance has it come to his know ledge, of its having failed to nr.**
cure when persevered in. Many of the cases were from four u, , *
years standing; and what may appear yet more remarkable an d eit™
ordinary, is, that when the iiatient has been once relieved, thedi*e*.
is permanently cured, remains so, not a solitary instance having U *
reported to litni of its return. * *’*
All he would ask for tins remedy is a fair, impartial and wtj
trial,for the results he entertains no apprehension. 81
Up to the time of this discovery, the undersigned had well studi. j
the origin, progress and character of this disease, anu is w ell n.ur and
had consulted every author on its treatment, who had written o r u
translated into the English language, and liad used all the remedies °
any notoriety then in vogue with the profession, w ith however v °
i rarely any relief to poor suffering humanity.
It has baffled the skill and science of the most eminent Physic;,
nnd Surgeons of our own, and of even - other country. But the u *
[ dersigned flatters himself that his remedy w ill cure this most
I disease, w hen all others have failed, and that he shall have tes t i
! humble instrument in the bands of God, of relieving the human f ta *
of a vast amount of suffering. ■
F.. I. de GRAFFENRIED, J|. p.
CERTIFICATES.
FROM COL. A. K. AYF.R.
Dr. E. L. de Gruffenried —learning that van are
to manufacture for the public, your valuable RheumaticL.
irm-nt, I lake pleasure in stating that 1 believe it one of th.
most valuable remedies ever used for that common and mo,i
distressing disease, having witnessed its < fleets u|*>r 6
i gro man of’ mine, who had been afflicted for four years, nu..
til almost every joint was enlarged, and the body otherwise,
emaciated. By the use of four or tire bottle*, in three weeks
he was relieved entirely from pain.
Columbus, Ga., Oct. 24, 1849. A. K. AYKR.
Columbus, October 30, ltG9.
Dear Sir —About the first of April last. I came to Colum
bus to ijet medical assistance, and wax advised to call on you
as having a remedy that would afford me speedy relief* 1
was taken down in .January last, with a violent attack f
Rheumatism in nearly all my joints, so badly, that I could
not pull oft’my shoes without aid ; nor ctoild I ascend or de
scend stejis, or pull oft’ my clothes witiiont assistance. Mv
right arm and hand were nearly useless ; the finger* con
tracted and swollen ; the right knee swollen nnd stifleaed,
so that I could not bend it but very little. Ip to the Ik 0 f
April, 1 was all the time in Buttering and pain : 1 rubbed,
with your Rheumatic Liniment my limbs three tinus, aiul
was the next morning enabled 1® descend a long flight *fl
steps, without aid ol crotch or stick, and back to my room L
could also bend my knee and bring it up to the chair, wbiek
the previous flay, 1 could not have done if my life bad de
pended on it. I could also use, open and bend my finger*,
which was an impossibility the day before. I rose in fl le
morning from my bed entirely relieved of pain. 1 used one
bottle and an eight ounce vial of your Rheumatic Liniment,
and in ten days, I was relieved. 1 would not have !,en i K
the condition which 1 had been ten days before I called *
you, for any amount of money that could be given we; foe
what is life worth when in constant pain and miser) ! |
consider your Rheumatic Liniment, the most T&lutiblc nirJ.
iciue in the world. 1 am, dear sir, vur friend,
J. U- SMITH.
Columbus, Nov. 1, If-.
Dear Sir—Mv negro woman Patience, a cook, lied a stiff
neck from a pa in I til Rheumatic affection, lor six nr svim
years, and could not turn her neck except with the u,dv. 1
was induced to purchase a bottle of your Liniment, which
was applied in August or September of 1-lb. One Untie
entirely relieved her and she now lias the use of her net k as
well as ever she had ; and tip to this time it has not return
ed. GARLAND If. ‘JERKY.
Chiludelphia, Fell. I. 1850.
Dr. de GrafFenried—Dear Sir: Having been afflicted, for
sometime past, with a severe attack nf Rheumatism, and
having heard of the wonderful effl cts of your Khenjnatir
Liniment, I was induced to try a bottle of it, and after three,
days. I was so much relieved as to he able to leave tli ho**.-
and attend to business. 1 have perfectly recovered fru the
disease, and would cheerfully recommend the Luiinn nt to
all those who art afflicted.
GEORGE IIOOD, 27 rowel! *t.
Columbus, Gn., Oct. 13, 1849.
Dr. K. 1., de Grnffenripd—Dear Sir: Agreeable tc your
! request. I give my testimonial as to the virtue of yciir Lini
ment in the cure of Rheumatism. Being attacked in wir
joint of my finger, last winter, with acute Rheumatism, ai.il
having used many of !inniiinbert>ii prescription* lor its
cure, with but little henefit, [ made jMjdieation of two bottle*
of your Uuiirirnt, which 1 am happy Jo ssty rela.A.l im nx
very short time. 1 can recommend its use to all pern n* f
---fected in like manner.
Very respectfully, F- S. CHAPMAN.
I cun testily to the efficacy of Dr. de Grafft-nricd’* Rheu
matic Liniment in the case of Mr. F. 8. Chapman, as it came
under mv immediate observation.
Oct. 13, 1849. R. A. M ARL, M. I>.
DearSir—Some time in January last. .Mrs. McKee w*s
taken very ill with Inflammatory Rheumatism in hrrshnu
der joints, extending to her elbow joint, and arm, wliieli dis
abled her from using her arm almost entirely ; and fr tn tli*
pain, want of sleep, and great restlessness, tor not Iri-s Ihsn
six weeks, I was induced by my friend, Mr. Luke l.ecd, to
call on you for a lmttle of your Liniment, and hy using half
the bottle, she was entirely relieved, and the relief was man
ifest or sensible after three or four nibbing®. lam of opinion
it is one of the most valuable remedies that has ever been dis
covered for Rheumatism : that is, from my cwu knowledge,
and that which I have heard from others.
Dr. E. L. de Graffeuried. JI. C. NtKEE.
Columbus, Oct. 19th, 1819.
Dr. de GrafFenried—Dear Sir: 1 take pleasure in saying, I
have a boy who was so Uadtv afflicted with Rheumatism,
that he could not raise his band to his head, and had many
lost the use of his arm. ( used the fourth of a bottle of yoair
Rheumatic ijnmn ut, which relieved him entirely. I con
sider it a UKit vaiwable RttK'dr for the cure of Rheumatism.
Randolph j,. mott.
Joxrs* Hotel. Phil ape lvbu, Mwb 3d, 1836.
Cot. .9. B. Ragan —Fut, it affords me great |4eastiw l a*.u- to
bear testimony to tlie efficacy aid virtues *f jjp. dt Hvcfsuxvtas
Rheumatic J.inntutut.
1 hare been stsrely afßxtcil for Gw last six years with what I befitr
ed to be, ami what cmiueut Physicians of this city pw.mm tired. Kkru
uiatie gout, for several wmurs past I Imre bten confined to my room
and bed nearly .>U the tima. In January Inst, 1 had an attack as vh>l< lit
if no* tun re so ia usual, which prostrated me for about three weeks;
on your recommendation I commenced the use of this Linimeat.
(With I must confess but little faith. It* effects were astoinshii.g
adecidedly beneficial from its first application. In a few dsvs tn>
back, wrists and ankle* were entirely relieved (and so continue) of aft
the soreness and (mins, and the swellings reduced, with tlie use ot
less than one bottle. 1 have been iu the disciiargt of mv ordinary
business ever since.
1 consider it an extraordinary, and decidedly tlie most efiSeacbios
remedy for this disease, winch I have ever met will*. And most chert;
fUliy recommend its use to all who may be afflicted with it.
Respectfully Yours, N. W. BRIDGE!?;.
Jones’ Hotel:.
March 30, 18.0.
Dr.de Ornfevritd —Dear Sir. for the last tweW* years, I havesur
feme very severely w itb the Rhmimatism, having bees nearly on*
| fourth of the time confined to my hed by it. I have had tbs best incd
j iest aid to be found in various cities in the I’Mitcd States, wtflilifoe
i no benefit, i have also tried innumerable strong^ -
I remedies, w Inch have Gifted to etfvct a cure,, I *;h the ttwisumuiti
at the White Sulphur and Hot in Yfqginin. to Ijslv purpose
. Aftei my return h<one. I so far recovered, a* :a be aM* to w*lk about a
| lirttr. About stx weeks since, I had a s vie re attack *'Vieh again con
’ fined lot to my b“d, I was in great pan. Itr i ,t ’ •tn ianr* my
limbs, when a of mine called and informed me that you fiaddi.-
covcrcd an infallible remedy, and had cured many,and amongst them,,
onp of my friends, and showed me a letter from him stating tint fart.
! I was induced try your Rheumatic l.innywzt, and take pleasure iti
informing you that in less than twenty-foui hours from the fust appli
cation I was perfect y free from pain, and continue so up to this time..
I am now able to atlciwt to business, and fondly hope- all those afllirt
odL, as l have been, tnay be as speedily relieved, as 1 have been with,
year medicine. Wishing you all the blessings you deserve dear sir.
Your grate ful and obedient Servant,
GEO. WARDS WORTH.
CoirMßt-s, Ca* Get. 20. 1849..
Dr. de Grafenritd —Dear ftR, I take pleasure in giving you the,
particulars of my affliction by, and relief from Rheumatism. During
the spriug of 1844 I was afflicted w ith a very severe attack of Infiam-.
matory Rheumatism. I employed all the most celebrated remedies
then known and used in similar cases, aided hy uieuical advice, uqtif
September, 1845, with no satisfactory result whatever. I was then,
induced, hy a rheumatic acquaintance, to try your Liniment, a* some
-new, nnd which liad cured him; and in one month froju tb
time I commenced the application,! was well, and clearof th* Rheu
matism as 1 ever was, and have continued so totbts time.
Your*. Truly, L. C. MORTON.
For sale at Payne & Xisbett's Drug Macon, and by Agents
Gn all the principal cities and towns in the United Btaus. Price $5
per bottle—none genuine without the signature of the discoverer on
the side label of the bottle, and aero** the cork.
de G&AFFENRKIDJI Cos., Proprietors.
Columbus, June 14, 1850. 12—ly.
MACON
Candy Manufactory.
fTMIE Subscriber still continues to ma:i'JPicture CANDY of ever.
1 variety, next door below Ross & Co’s, on Cotton Avenu-7
Having Increased my facilities and obtained additional Tools. I * r
now prc|ared toput up to order, CANDIES of any variety.and *>*
ranted equal to any manufactured in the South- I also manulse
ture a superior article of Lemon and other SYRUPS. CORDIALS
PRESERVES, Ac. 1
nr All my articles are well packed, delivered at any point in thu
City and warranted to giro satisfaction.
H. C, FREEMAN, Agent.
Mareh 3 l— B *
