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XT'OjC-h.
the ctORCIA CITIZEN
, , ver y Friday morning at $2.50 per annum Jn
■ *t the r*-jnilri;hxrjce will be Gc Dollar
I l*>T iw ‘ v ™;;, tw ir*4 t nordt or /•*, far the firs* Inaer
- i;. equet.t All a<l
", . .... isled :to tlnie, will be published until
•ccoi'liiixly. A libenJ discount allowed
• ‘ ..r*ie bv the year.
••_ “ r% \oiice. ofV’er ten linen, will b- ‘•h-rzed at the
r ‘ ! ‘ cementu : < candhlatca for office to be paid for at
• tan-tot* j na ati4.
. nt- -uade with county iffioer*. Itnnrrista,
L . ‘‘"A v l ints, and other*, who may wish to miw
. ,Ld m i and YVzroes. *y Executor*. AdmihUtra
f ‘ , ir ~ requirfil bv law to he ailvertiaed la a
T rt : ,t,v, previous to the day at de.
f IT- -r :*> hell! 05 the Hrat Tuewny In the month,
/ v iri ~f ten in trie Mrenoon and ttiree in the af
/'Jf .. r O'lrt-honnaia the county in which th prop-
I J i( . *rnperiy must be wlvertlaed in like
\ fejfn ‘/ V *nl <'red 1 ton. of an Estate must be
jf ’ •fin will be mule to the Ordinary for
’ ‘ll ,re! -. jLfoes, must lie publiahed weekly for
‘*/ J ‘it.., L. of J.ln.liistraHon t thirty days; for
I *T . Ailn monthly, six months; br
. ilairdKnahip. weekly, fbfty daya
o fir fareriadM *>f HarUtatrs. montniy, four
11 ” “ ! A,.,-, .!,:mr lost Tor the full spice of three
■,.- t 'titlefromxecutor#hr Administrators
*iv.-n hymm deceased, theToU space of
. j ,!ard Busiwrw frds will M inserted un
it the rates, viz:
norOfinm
r.i-.,# -^.soo
f *. 00
cja.ss will be admitt*l, paid
jmr\ than twelve month-i^Ad
iif* - ten line* be charged pro rata. *VI
- aid for in advance will oe charged at Jhe
—’-Vie wiiwuiii ii i I, mi
Miyi9.nps :
LANIER & ANDE£9ON,
ATTORNEYS AT/LAW,
Macon, <2S n„
hi th-; counties of theWxcon Circuit, and In
!'i. s. if Sumter, Monroe and Jones; also in the
Peieral 0 mrts at savannah.
LAMER A AN -EKSON have also recently become the
ifthe following Insurance Companies :
*K AHii -TA INSURANCE AND RANKING COM
AN V f which W. M. D'Antiauac Is Prudent, and C. F.
a -< ’av is Secretary, _
> :;e AI.A 11 AM A FIRE AND MAXINE INSUR
A.v tl COMPANY, Montgomery. of which T. H. Wattoia
n-s'.l-ct,and A. Williams is Secretary.
f ... r.-ii and risks on slave* taken at usual rates.
DR. H. A. BETTADEH,
TT AVINO spent a portion ofthree successive yearg in
I I this city, during which time he has limited his
, ii -oit exclusively to Surgery, now respectfully
, ‘-rs his services to the citixens of Macon and gurround
njj country, in all the branches of his profession. Office
■ th- South East Corner of 8d and Cherry streets, over
Mr. Asher Ayres’ new Grocery Store.
-p2T—tf .
o 7 8. RICE, ~
ru.tfi *NO
or r*iAJsro t'otites,
TS Pcrroiinently located in Macon. $-® r “Narae*, may
• i left at Messr*. Virjfio’s and at X. J. Johnston k do.
taOVS —ts
l,
lippdsif** tie Passeujrer Itepot,
a ess-^a*
E. E. BROWN. Proprietor,
Tff” Meal.” ready on the arrival of every Train
spr'?—tf
L. N. WHITTLE.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MACON. GA.
(ifFICE next to Concert Ha!!.over Pavne’s Drug Store.
anln—ly
J. R. DAVIS,
Land Broker. Collector &- General Ag’t-
Busicesa attended to in conntf in thi* Rtite.
Otßcecomer Jaetwn and KHi* street, Aoifuata, <*a.
owl—ts
LOCEBANE & LAIaAB,
Attorneys slll Law,
MACON, C3r-A.
Office by the Mechanic’s Bank.
OFKH'E HOCKS trom Bto 12 A. M., 2 toB P. M. andalso
from 7 to 10 P. M. _
Will practice In all the ('onnties of the Macon Circuit andln
the i ‘onptiesof Jones. Munroe and (tolumhia. and in the Su
preme Court.
0. A. UICHRAKI. JOHN LAMAR.
SPEER &. HUNTER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Macon. 0n...
Rffiff n Trii*;tjraljsr Blork, Corner of Cherry
Street and Cotton Arenne.
TTK have a-voemted as partners In the practice of Law in
M the e-untieg or the Macon and adjoining Circuits, and
vr erg in the State by sjiecial ce-ntrax—also, will attend
> Federal Courts at Savannah and Marietta.
ALEX. M. SPEER.
fehlt-ly SAMUEL HUNTER.
THE LIVER
IKVIGORATOR!
PREPARED BT DH. SANFORD.
COMPOUNDED ENTIRELY FROM GUMS,
ofthe best Purgative and Liver Medicine* now before
~ ri.b i \ that acts as a Cathartic, easier, milder, and
’ •'■'•c.i than any other medicine known. Bis not on
• . oil a Ijver remedy. acting first on the Liver
rbid matter, then on the Stomach and howel* to
ttiarter, thus accomplishing two purpoees effbc
•i v, -.ri-j it ai:v r f the painful foeling* experienced in the
re f,, lace C.itharocs. It strengthens the system at
‘T.t time that it parte# it: ami when taken daily in mod
•’ ie,will .t r ei .-then and build it up with unusual rap-
* e LIV'iP, is one ofthel • principal regulators of the
a : and when it ad ‘perform* its functions well,
*— :! i vst. n.arei rnilv developed. Thestom
•!.. |den on the healthy action
r the pr.-per* ‘ performance of Its fu net 1 on*;
di at fault I “ ‘the bowel* are at fau.t. and
- .-i suffers ini of one organ—
"Eß—naviiif ceased! * jto do it* duty. For the dis
-,t -jm f of 1 the pronnetor* has made it
. prict re of m. t-than twenty years, to
remedy where-1 ,withtocountmettlie many
sto which it ie! 04 l liable.
1 -mvethatthis remedy “* is at last found, any person
wilt, LIV ICR da COMPLAINT, in any-fits
‘’ n itld-y aM ‘tie, and conviction is certain.
T tse and ims remove all (morbid or bad matter from
- A-inz in IS their place a healthy flow of
z .* z'th’e stum- . food to dizest
*‘L I’l'KilNG THE mi BLOOD, giving tone and
n ’M t:. ~-hoie mactiin- |erv. removing the cause of
i-e—effect • z a rad ial cure.
ILIJOCs ATTACKSI ” are cured. AN'D. WHAT 13
T TEK. PREVENTED! toy the occasional use of the
• ERI WIOORATOB.I
’.e after --ting is| sufllclentto relieve the stom
u<i prevent the food’ ■■ Ifroin nsinz and souring.
• “Etdo-etaaenbefore, retiring, prevents NIGHT
*ARE. *4
one and. se taken a; •* night, loosens the bowels
>.-& cure. COS r , TIVENESS.
• ■ sc uken &i i&r each j ifai meal will cure DYSFKF*
-.TfSICK HEADACHE.!
. “ bottle taken for fe-| M male obstructions removes
ofthe disease, and ’ i makes a perfect cure.
► immediate-1 . ly relieves CHOLlO.while
‘’ - V s- ‘ ften repeated! ■■ is a sure cure for CHOL
•- M< ) H.BI *s. iiidaiat-1 Ventative of CHOLERA.
* r * ‘ . ,>ne bottle Is £ needed to throw out ofthe
’ ■ ’ effects of medi * cine after a lon* rieknew.
* ‘■.:! e taken for, JAUNDICE removes all
v r,css or unnatural col-! or from the skin.
’ “ • l'*se tiikan a short time before eating gives vig
: ’■ appetite.ai,dmakes food well.
„ • ‘ >ftei repeated fig t ires CHRONIC DIAR;
in its worst forms. while SUMMER and
’ v EL eomp..Unta yield! 4* almost to the first dose.
ly-oSi? tw ” desas cures! MV I attacks caused bv WORMS
1 ircr,; there is no sur-j r |er, safer, or speedier remedy
.’i* world, as it never: ■■ l/Ms.
‘P A few bottles eures [DROPSY, by exciting the
W take treasure in re- -nyrnnendlnz this medicine
‘& ‘f-ventative for FE- iVERANDAOVE.CHILL
fE'tH, and all FEVERS < of a BILLIOCS TYPE,—
” >raies with certainty. and thousands are willing to
* ,; ly to its wondejiil vir- : X’ Ituea.
„'■! who ue it are going ihrlr unanimous mti
"*oV ii.it* r„,, r .
or M, x Water in the mouth wlflk the luvigora
• *mi iwall.m l M ;ih together.
the liver invigorator
* A MEDICAL DISCOVERY, and Is daily
a. Ju j ,; lreß too (~-pat to believe. It ctmw a* tr t>y
,l~ wea the tint 4o*e giving bcnetU. and seldom more
- oueb **le is required lo cure anv kind of LIVER Com
m’ , ‘"Withe worat Jtmndiet or DteyxT'O'i to ontnfndg
jj-j, “ all of whi’ h are the result of a DISEASED LIV
PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
SANFORD A CO, Proprietors,
S46 Broadway, New York.
Wholesale A-gents:
ri, !U j * Park. Ne v Y Zlt ;T. W Dyott A Son*, Pfciladel
t“- u ‘S-S. Burr * Cos, Boston : H.H. Hay A Cos, Portland;
‘•u D. Park. Cincinnati; Gaylord A Hammond, Cleveland
I*boeaock A DavL Chicago; O. J. Wood A Cos, St. Louis;
B- Keyser, Pittsburgh; 8. 8. Hance, Baltimore.—
ad retaiisd by ail DrugglsU Sold Wholesale and Retail by
HI LON. HUNT* CO.
*- Macon, Ga.
Exchange on
NEW VORK FOR SALE AT THE
MIMFiCTIRER S BANK.
mar 29—ts
*"v. a. _ *ow X'C7lxx<r..
imerican, Cnaadiair A Europeau
Advertising: and Subscription
OFnerE.
So. 133 MASS A U STREET.
(Next door to the Nassau Bank,)
( UP BTA fBS.) X F. WYO K K
novl-tf
PATTEN & MILLEE,
(Ute PATTEY, HITTON A Cos.)
Commission Merchants,
SAt AMMAH, GEORGI A.
G. PA'I TEN. A. J. MILLER.
July 2.1858. _lv •
DS. A. PIEECE,
HOMCEOPATH
Office in Wasbinuloii Block.
Medicine Oases, and Books on Domestic Practice for sale.
Macon, July 9.1858. —ly
Jfationai Police Gazette.
rll HIS Great Journal of Crime and Criminals is In its 12tn
A Y’ear, and is widely circulated throughout the country
It coT-tains all the Great Trials. Criminal Cases, and appr,. u ri
ate Editorials on the same, together with information on ri
minal Myttera, not to he found In any other n. wspaper.
#2 per Annum,; (1 for S-lx Months, to be
remitted by Subscriber*, (who should write their names and
the town, county and State where thev reside plainly,)
To R. A. SEYMOUR,
Editor A Proprietor cf the
National police Gazette,
*or2d d—ft New York Oitv.
Stoves! Stoves !
A T Great Bargains to cloee out remaininr stock.
apr9—tf B. A. WISK, Cherry st., Macon.
DAVID ROSS,
BOOK-81N33 33K
AND
ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER,
CIONTIXUES to make P.LANK BOOSS for Courts,
) Counting Houses and Rail Roads, and to hind all varieties
of Printed M ork, with sut>erior neatness and dispatch.
MUSIC
Bound with Elasticity and Elegance,
Law Bocks
Bound in the most approved styles.
Harper’s Weekly and Magazine,
tlrnhnirTa, Godey's ar.d all other Periodicals and Maga
zines, r-cuuil in Ueal and cheap Biudings.
Particular attention paid to the re-binding valuable old
Books.
Orders from a distance will meet with prompt attention.
Office corner of Third and Cherry Streets ,
over G. T. Rogers & Son , Macon , Ga.
aug 28—ts
AT HOME AGAIN.
FLOYD HOUSE,
MACON, GA.
TMIIE undersigned has again AacA
I opened the above Hotel, fjj*;B
where he will be pleased to see
his former customers and the
Travelling public generally. A Four or
Six Horse Omnibus will be in prompt at
tendance on the arrival of all the trains, to
convey passengers to and from the Hotel,
free of charge.
Meals can be had on the arrival of all the
night Trains. Charges moderate. Traders
and Business men will do well to make this
HOUSE their home during their stay in
Macon, it lieing central.
togT'Reference Call and see H. P.
REDDING, Proprietor.
P. S.—Be sure and take the Floyd House
Omnibus.
Jan. 7, 18d9—tf
land Agencj*.
riIHE subscribers are prepared to make locations
X Land in all of the North-western States—lowa,
Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Territories of Nebraska
and Kansas, and solicit consignment* of funds or war
rants. ?or terms apply to jNO. H LONGLEY,
Macon, Ga.
JNO. B. DWTNNELL, Left,Wisconsin
aprl T and-ts
FOR SALE.
THE subscriber having permanently located at the Hotel,
will sell his late residence, at present occupied by A. G.
Butts, Esq. Thehottsecontains six rooms, with all necessary
out buildings, a fine garden with a variety of fruit trees,
shrublsirv, 4c. For terms, apply to E. E BROWN.
Brown’s Hotel.
AIjSO,
The large and commodious Bul’.ilngon the comer of Court
House Square and Mulberry street, known as the City Hall,
at present occupied bv Thos. S. Kilpatrick, as a Hotel . If not
sold bv the first of September it will be for rent. Also, two
vacant Lots adjoining Mrs. E. I*. Tracy’s, on Magnoda street.
Also, the Lots situated bflween College and Orange streets,
containing half an acre each—known as the Todu Lot*.
Thfcise lot are near the Weateyan Female < Allege, and are
verv desirable for dwellings. Also, two or three Stores in
East Macon, for rent. Possession giver on the Ist of October
next For terms, apply to L. K. pwiwn.
, u [y so_tf at Brown’s lloU'i. Macon, Ga
FOR SALE ON
tone eRIBIT.
I offer the plantation near Americas, formerly owned by T.
L. Holt, hix miles nun Americus, on the Milckalee creek,
containing six hundred and peven acres, two hundred anunity
acres cleared, with all the necessary buildings neero houses,
itin house, screw. Ac. The place will be sold at a bargain and
ona longcretlit. Apply to I'. M. Furtow, at Amenc.w or to
me at this place.
Macon. Oct. V—ts _ _ _ papers copy.
PLANTERS
WrLL ITKD AT
N. WEED’S,
VZ aeon, Ga.,
A. FNill Supply of
Hardware and Iron,
AT It EDITED PRICES.
tSSSEZ**”’ I SSSSS.S&i
Best Refined Iron, I Hand and Sheet Don,
PLOW STEEL.
A superior Article manufactured expressly for Plows, X,
5-lii ana j* inches thick
Cast, German. Blister and Spring Steel.
BLACKSMITHS TOOLS.
Anvils, ‘*> to 300. Vices. SO to ISO lbs Bellows, !<1 to -iOuich
es, Screw Plates, Hand and Sledge Hammers, Tongs, Batte
ries. Pincers. Borax, Ac. , *,
SSYSMfc. I MtrJd^'saws
PLANTER’S HOES.
Sam Coilins’ Cast Steel Hoes, all sires,
Yeovil’s Warranted Hoea,
Brade n Georgia Hoes,
Krudei Patent Hoes,
Brades Grabbing Hoca
Bradley's Cast Steel Grabbing Hoes.
Sugar Boilers I Wash Kettles,
Sugar Mills I Steelyards, Scalps
Pot*. Oven* and Spiders, | Well Buckets. W 1 ee s.
CARPENTER S TOOLS.
Pl mes.
Squares, Chisels,
Bevels, Brace and iritis.
Axels. Rules. Adzes,
Broad Axes,
Hammers.
Carrier's Tools, of fali binds.
Knives arid Forks,
Carvers. Steel Spoons,
Tea Kettles, and Gridirons,
Sausage Meat Cutters and
Sniffers, Waffle and
Wafer Irons, Ac- Ac, jsn.7—tf
JXLACDOJSr. GA. JA3MUARV 28, iSS©.
FALL AMD WINTER
MILLINERY.
MRS. HOWLAND flfegv
\\TOULI> inform her customer? aiene- J” U
TT rally that she has.jnst returned from 7*A
New York,
with a rich and elegant selection ot ’ f
MILLINERY COODS, /|
to which she invites the'r altenilon. All A
the newest modes in Bonnets, Hats, and f\y\
Head-Dresses, splendid stj-les of Silk Relies. Velvet and Cloth
Mantillas and Cloaks. Elegant styles Points, Valencia, and
Hotdton Laces—Embroideries of all kind*. Lace Caps and
Berthas, Rich Shawls, and Scarfs, Patent Skirts, Hair Braids,
and Plaits, Ribbons, Feathers, Velvets, Flowere, Laces,Dress
Trimmings, and Ac., Ac. Sold at the
LOWEST.POSSIBLE: PRICES.
oct. 9—ts
Samuel H. Washington,
ATTORNEY AT L % W,
Macon, Ga.
WILL Practice in all the Counties of the MACON CIR
CUIT, and in the Counties of Washington, Wilkinson and
Laurens.
Office next to Concert Hall, over Payne’s Drug Store.
.LIJAB 8. OAKI- AST. 4.808 4. KOPr
CAEHART 4 RofFT
WHOLESALE GEOCEES.
DEALERS IN
WIVES, LIQ(O&S,^^^TOKA€€OSKGAES 9
AND
GROCERIES
Os ITItY DKBOSIPTTON
IVlacou. Ga.
u(T 4 ts
E.SAULSBURY
Washington Block, Optioslte I.airier House,
MACON, GA.,
TIAKES pleasure in informing his customers and buyers
. generally, that he is now prepared to offer one of.the most
elegant and attractive stocks of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
F- -r Gentlemen's wear, that can tie exhibited in the city.
Constant additions of desirable goods will be made by every
steamer. •
He has in hl employ one of the BEST CUTTERS
SOUTH OF \KW YORK, andean executeall ordersi
the most approved style and at shortnotice. oct 16—
CENTRAL EAIL EOAD,
CHANCE OP SCHEDULE*
ON and after Thursday, July 15th, 1858, the Trains will be
run as follows:
Leave Savannah 12.15 P. M.and 11.45 P. M.
Arrive in Au;<usta 7.80 P. M. and 6.80 P. M.
Arrive in Macon 11.00 P. M. and ILOO A. M.
Arrive in Milledgeviile 1.00 P. M.
Leave Macon 10.45 A. M. and 10.00 P. M.
Arrive in Savannah 7.20 A. M. and 9.80 P. M.
Arrive in Ainrurita 7.30 P. M. and 6.80 A. M.
Arrive in MißcHlgeville 1.10 H. M.
Leave Augusta 15 A. M. and 2.45 P. M.
Arrive in Savannah 7.20 A. M. and 9.80. P. M.
Arrive in Macon 9.00 A.M. and 11.00 P. M.
Passenger? for points beyond Atlanta, on the Western &
Atlantic Kail Hoad, will leave Savannah on the 12.15 train,
and arrive in Atlanta at 7.15 next morning. Passengers for
Mi.ledgeville and ttatonton will leave bvthe 11.45 train.
llotli trains connect at Macon with the Macon A Western
Ro ,and for Atlanta, and with the South-Western Kail Road to
Albany, Americus, Columbus and Montgomery, and atMillen
witli the Augusta and SavanuaU Kail Road for Augusta and
he North. EMERSON FOOTS,
July 80—ts General Superintendent.
DESIGNS FOL MONUMENTS,
—BY—
JRvO'b't. E. La.nnit.z,
NEW YORK. E. J. JOHsTON, A CO„ Agent,
inne 13—ts Macon. Ga.
JONATHAN COLLINS!
Late Patten, Collins & Cos.
Will continue the
Commission Business
AT the Fireproof Building occupied by them in Macon,
in connection with his son, W. A. COLLINS, and re
spectfully solicits the business of the Patrons of the late firm,
and of Planters generally, pledging their undivided attention
toall buslnessconfliieditu their care. Advances made on Cot
ton and other produce in store, and orders carefully tilled.
.1. COLLINB A SON,
Macon, July Ist. 1853 —lv
House and Lot in Vineville
FOR SALE.
I OFFER for sale, my house and lot in Vineville. The lot
embraces seven acres of land, well improved. Ihe House
is new and contains eleven rooms, with all necessary out
buildings attached—well of good water, Ac., and is a most de
sirable situation tor a gentleman’s residence.
I also offer for sale, my
River Plantation,
Lvinz thn*e to four miles below the city, and containing 1.000
acres, half of which is cleared, and well watered with springs.
The swamp land will make 50 bushels of corn to the acre.—-
)n the place are good tenements. Gin-house, Bams, Shop ana
every convenience for plantation A v
Terms made easy. *1 AMJfih i) AAN,
July MQ-tf Vineville. Oa.
MIILH & FANCY GOODS.
MRS. AUDOUIN
ii-O’Jl.I) respectfully inform the citizens of Macon and
\ T the comm unit v at large, that the lias carefully selected all
the new ;.nd most beautiful styles of (Wre
the boa m, such as Velvet, straw and MjJJwSatfcT’
French Hats, of various patterns. Flats ...
for Ladles and Children. ile.id-Dresses.
Hair Braid-. Curls. Wigs and lieauttful
((mam. at - fertile Hair, Canes. Bertha's. “fjiJWlil rt •’
L ts. tmbr..ideries.Children’s Em- Lille
broidered Merino Dresses, and Infant’s Jr
Cloaks, Ladies’Merino Vests, Ac., Bal- \
moral and Expansion Skirts, materials VI **
for Embroidery, and Zephyr for knitting y JJ
Shawls, and a general assortment of 1}
FANC Y GOODS', v
All of which she offers low for Cash. Thankful for past fa
vors, she still solicits a share of patronage.
(ITAII orders promptly attended to. zrl
October 9—ts
Just Received.
I7ILEGANT Carved Rosewood Pianos, H. C. Gold Watch
jj es. Neck Chains and (Crosses, Coral Necklaces, Ac.
Also, another targe lot of Table Forks, Silver Table and I ea
Spoons, Silver Soup Ladles, Ac., warranted of Coin Standard,
11 l °rep P E. J. JOHNSTON A CO.
fX ICfil-MI fS
\ /horse shoesA /
THE TROY iron AND NAIL FACTORY, at Troy, N
Y., have HENRY BURDEN’S IMPROVED HORSE
SHOE MACHINERY now in successful operation, and are
prepared to execute order* for HORSE and MULE SHOES
of any Weight and Pattern, at a price but little above the price
of Horse-Shoe Iron. .
The quality of the Iron used in these shoes is warranted in
every respect. These shoes have been approved of, and are
now used by the United States Government exclusively, as
also by many ofthe principal Stage and Omnibus Companies
and Horse Shoers throughout the country. These shoes can
be purchased through the principal Hardware and Iron Stores
in the United States.
Orders addressed to the subscriber, at Trov, will receive
prompt attention. WM. F. BURDEN,
apr9—ly Agent. Troy, N. Y
Improvements
IN BOOK BINDING.
ffNHE undersigned gives notice to the public that be has
purchased the right for this plaec to the use ot Mr. Row
land's
STEEL CLASPS A BRASS
Carriage with Rollers,
for bind’ne larze Record Books, Ledgers, Ac ,in more sub
itantial manner than heretofore. He has also purchased a
PAGING MACHINE,
the first ever used in Geoigia, tor printing the numbers on
he pages of Blank Books. These improvements will enable
ini to execute all work entrusted to him dis
hatch and in a superior style. DAVID ROSS.
oct.l6—tjan.
SHELBY LIME AGENCY.
THIS Lime is superior to any Lime ever brought this mar
ket In every respect superior to Northern Lime. The
“-;ssT*i"esaS
Just Received.
A FINK assortment of Lsdiis’ Txsvblxjxo Tboxks
and BonxkT Boxks.
JulfSl ts R. SAUIJmCRY.
Negroes Wanted.
THK highest cash price will he paid for likely
vr, rrfre NEGROES. Also for a irane of Piaßta
tion biDu.. JF. B. PHILLIPS, KtMacon.
febßß-tf.
HARTFORD 1* STRANGE
O O 3VC F A N I E S.
The Hartford; Incorporated 1810.
CAPITALj 8300,000
The Springfield, Capital $150,000.
The Nlasgasoit, at Sprinerfield,
Capital 8130,000.
With a large surplus securely Invested.
Policies In the atiove first Class Cf-naiiies Issued, and los
ses promptly adjusted by E. J. JOHNSTON A CO.
June 18—tr Agent.
GRANITE HALL
OPPOSITE THE LANIER HOUSE.
THE Subscriber has opened the above Hall for the accom
modation of Day Boarders and Transient Customers.—
This House is now offered as Inferior to no other first Class Ho
tel in the South, and from Its central location, its large and
airy rooms, offers great inducements and accommodations to
Families and Transient persons. The public may expiectfrom
this House, all the luxuries and comforts to be round in any
other hotel. > B. F. DENSE,
apr 16—ts Lcte ot the Floyd House.
COPARTNERSHIP.
THE undersigned has ass-iciated with him in business M
A. WINGFIELD and H. G. CUTTER, to be conducted
under to name and style of Ayers. Wingfield A Cos., dating
from Ist Inst. ASHER AYERS.
Macon, July 16,18SS—tf
Telegraph and Messenger copy
NEW BOOKS.
LIFE OF DR. KANE, by Dr. Elder.
Autobiography and Lectures of Lola Montes.
Whewell’s History of the Inductive Sciences.
“A Poor Fellow,” by the author of “Which ?”
Following the Drum, by Mrs. Viele.
“True Love never did Run Smooth.”
For sale by J. J. & S. P. RICHARDS,
uly 9—t.f.
i c. m km.
MACON, G-A.
INVITE the attention ot the Sporting Public and others, to
their large selection ot
Double Guns & Rifles,
Pistols and Revolvers,
Pocket and Sporting Cutlery,
Fishing Tackle,
Walking Sticks,
Fllii & DOMESTIC iIDITI.
Andevery article to befoundln the first-class Sportsmen's
Emporiums, either North or South.
By a curetul attention to business, and by keeping, always
on hand, a cheice assortment otthe best goods In our line, we
expect to receive a continuation of the liberal patronage here
tofore extended to us.
KKPAIHISt; carefully attended to, as hereto
fore. Loct.sa— ts J D. C. U. A SON.
DRS M’DONALD & VAN GIESEN,
DENTISTS,
Waldington Blotk, Macon, G.,
ELECTRICITY USED IN EXTRACTING TEETH.
McIIO.X XLD’H Tooth Paste always on hand and for sale.
Demists can be supplied with the finest style of Teeth,
also Gold Foil, Gold and'Silver Plate and Wire, Lathe Fix
tures, Ac., also with any kind of Instruments or Materials on
shortnotice. oct. 16—ts
LEONARD T. DOTAL,
Attorney at Law,
Griffin, G-a.,
OFFICE on Hill Street, between Woodruff’s Carriage Re
pository and Beuham’s Furniture Store.
Oct. 16—ly Reference, L. T. DOYAL.
Tyler, Bradley & Cos.,
DEALERS IN
OYSTERS,
Shad and Black Fish,
AND ALL KINDS OF GAME,
Savaxmali, G-a,
ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
Columbus Enquirer, Mllledgevllle Recorder, please
publish weekly, two months, and send bill to TANARUS., B. A Vo.
HATS AND CAPS,
At R.eduoedL Prices.
NO. 1 Silk Hats, ** 50
No. 2 Silk Hats, *8 50
“ 1 Black Cassimere Hats ** 50
“ 1 *• Soft “ *I.OO to It 60
Men’s and Boys Navy Caps. *1 50
•* •• “ Fine Cloth Caps for 50c to $1 25
All other goods In proportion for CASHi/NLY. Those
that buy on credit must expect to pay the old prices. Our
stock Is cheaper, more elegant and extensive than ever before
and we invite our friends and the public generally to call and
see for themselves. Stand In the Building, under Ralston’s
Hall, Cherry Strreet, Macon, Ga.
dec. B—4t BELDEN A CO.
STEREOSCOPES.
A LARGE and beautiful assortment of Stereoscopes, with
a large number of views of all kinds, for sale, singly or by
the dozen, at J. M. BOARD MAN’S,
dec. 17—ts Washington Block.
J. C. EDWARDS,
Real Estate Broker,
WILL give prompt and personal attention to Buying
and selling Lands and city property. Examining Titles,
Ascertaining the value oAIL-al Estate, Renting Property,
and all business pertaining toa general Real Estate Agency.
Orricx in 2d story up stairs, in Dr. Strohecker’s building,
dec. 10—ts
“TROUT HOUSE. 7 ’
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
BY DR. J. D. BOYD.
WHO has taken a lease of the property, ami in
tends to “brush up” and have things as they should Wg'T'i
be—wilt he glad to sec his old friends, when they
visit this flourishing city. HI 111
nov 19-3 m
CROCKERY STORE.
THE undersigned thankful for the very liberal patronage
bestowed on him for the past season would most respect
fully solieit a continuance of the tame, at the Old Crockery
Stand, on Triangle Block, where he is prepared to show as (toe
a stock of China, Glass and Crockery Ware as can be found In
the South. Every body is invited to call and examine m
beautiful assortment of Dining and Tea Setts. Some very rich
and for sale low. nov. 26—ts R. R. HUTCHINGS.
Porter and Ale.
Gil Casks Jeffers’Jng Ale,
Y “ 10 Casks best London Porter,
Just received, and for sale by GREEK & FREEMAN.
lan.7—tf.
LAMPS, LAMPS,
KEROSINE Oil Lamps just received and for sale hv
dec. IT—ts B. A. W ISE.
NEW CROP SUGAR AND SYRUP
FOR SALE
£i K BBLS. choice N. O. Syrup in prime order,
G*J 25 Hhds. N. O. Sugar, choioe quantity,
15 Bbls. Georgia ribbon Cane Syrup, warranted t obe
gperiorto Stewart’s Extra Goldea Syrup.
• 7—ts /. B.&. W, A. RO6B.
SUPER! OK AXES.
MANUFACTURED *1
FOR
NATHAN WE ED,
MACON,
i G A -
WARRANTED Good. Assorted sto 6J( lbs., also. S. W.
Collins, King and other makes. dec. 8 N. WEED.
3Dr. Samuel Tarver,
CONTINUES the practice of Medicine, Surgery and
Obstetrics at Parkers’ Station. No. 11X on the Central
Rail Road, -I efferson County, Ga. His Post Office address
spier’s Turn Out Jefferson County. Particular attention paid
to the treatment of Chronic Diseases. Persons living at a dis
tance, bv writing a statement of their cases can have prescrip
tions and Medicine sent to them by Mall. Charges moderate.
nov.lS, 1868.—ly*
Helling’ out at the
NEW YORK STORE.
DENMAN & WATERMAN have deternrncdtc clotetheir
business by the first day of February 1859, as the term or
partnership expires at that time. They will therefore from
this date sell at
NEW YORK COST
FOR O .A. S H .
Ladies ar.d Gentlemen, now is your time to buy! Come and
examine our stock, and bear our prices and you cannot fail to
purchase.
W are selling Splendid Mika at S,BO, $9,50. *10,50, *ll,
*l2, *lB, and *14,00, worth double the money.
Rich Worsted Rohes a Laize trom *2,50 to *l2, the patterns,
Slendid French Merlnoes at 80 cts„ worth 1.25.
10,000 yards best Calicoes trom ejects to lOets per yard.
CLOAKS, CLOAKS, CLOAKS,
Cloth, Raglan, French, Beaver and ail other styles now
elllngatan immense sacrifice.
Bleached and Brown Homespuns, Striped Homespun*. Blk.
Alpaca, Bombazines, French Worked Collars and Bands,
Bonnet Ribbons, Kid Gloves, Linen and Silk Ilrikf’s, Ladles
and Gents Merino and Flounced Vests, Irish Liners, Bed
Blankets, Negro Blankets and Kerseys. Our assortment is
still large, and we are bound to sell out.
All, and particularly the ladies are respectfully invited to
call and judge for themselves.
AH who are indebted to the firm are requested to come for
ward and settle without delay.
dec. 1 7 -ts DENMAN & WATERMAN.
MENARD A BUH6HARD
HAVE removed to their New Store in the New Building
of Messrs Freeman A Roberts, ju.-t below the Tele
graph Printing House, Cherry Street, where they have open
ed an extensive and brilliant stock of
jewbizHy, gold
SILVEpr WATCHES,
And Fancy Goods.
in their line of business, to whicn they invite the attention of
their friends and customers. dec. B—ts
N. S. PRUDEN & Cos.,
OFFER THEIR STOCK OF
DRESS GOODS
at greatly reduced prices. All new—some very rich.
Granite Hall, Dec. 17—ts
December 17th, 1858.
i. ‘0 T II t N ‘©
LOW PRICES. *
HORACE EITCH & CO.,
TRIANGULAR BLOCK,
NOW offer their very largn £tock of Clothing at very re
duced Prices. Our stock of heavy Over Coats aud thick
Clothing 2enera.'ly is very large. We arn anxious to reduce
it, and shall offer special inducements for the next thirty days.
Hats and Caps at Cost.
dec. 17—ts HORACE FITCH A CO.
City Residence
FOR SALE.
fllilE most desirable and beautiful residence in Jrlt**-.
A the re ntral part of the city is now offered for I. , TTo
sale, on the most liberal terms. MR 111
The lot contains one acre ot ground, surrounded Ugiju
on all sides, bv stri ets and alleys, and is improved JHSIU-A
-in the most substantial manner. The HousecontainsSsiuare
rooms with fireplace in each, with wide passage through the
middle of the main building, besides liath room, pantry, store
room and closet*, all new and finished in the best style. On
the lot are all the necessary out buildings. Carriage House,
stable, wash house chicken house, smoke house. Also two
wells of water, one of which has In it a force and lifting pump
with 150 feet of hose attiched. Also, hydrant and cistern in
the yard, besides a choice variety of Shrubbery and Fruit
Trees, all In a thrittv and flourishing condition.
For further particular*apply to J. C. EDWARD",
dec. IT—ts Real Estate Agent.
J. R. GRIFFIN. | W. C. M. DUNSON
GRIFFIN & DUNSON,
Attorneys at Law,
MACOJT, Gril.
References:
Gsv. J. E. Brown, Mllledgevllle; Hon. Washington Foe,
Macon, Ga.; Hon. Wm. L. Yancey, Montgomery, Ala.; Hon.
T. K. R. Cobb, Athens, Ga.; Hon. C. J. McDonald, Mariet
ta, Ga.
dec. 10—ly*
OFFICE, —Over Ntrohecker &Cos s Drug Store.
8. A. WISE,
WOULD most respectfully inform the public and his cus
tomers that he has removed his stock of
STOVES,
TIN
AND HOUSE KEEPIA&
HARDWARE
o his New Store, next door to the Telegraph Building on
Cherry. St., and would be pleased to have all persons lmwaut
of goods In my line to call and examine my stock. Where
may be found
Stoves, Grates, Ranges,
Brass and Bronzed Andirons,
Shovels, Tongs and Fenders,
Waiters, Tea and Coffee Urns,
Steak and Oyster Dishes,
l’lated Castors and Waiters,
Spoons. Forks and Cake Baskets,
Silver Tea Table Spoons and Forks,
Table and Focket Cutlery,
Wood Ware, Brooms and Brushes,
Matts, Trays, bitters.
Meat Cutters and Stuffers,
Flain and Japanned Tin Ware,
And all goods usually kept In my line,
dec. IT—ts B. A. WISE, Cherry Street,
. Macon, Ga.
Merry Christmas.
SPLENDID Gift Books,
The Stratford Gallery—Superb Engravings.
Women of Beauty, by Hewison—Superb Engravings,
Famous Poets of England and America,
Poets of the 19th Century, „ , ,
Birds of the Bible—bv Harbough—Colored Plates,
Scenery of the United States--10 Steel Engravings,
“ Leaflets of Meraorv,”
“ Souvenier of Friendship.” ..... , ..
With many other BooksandarticlesforChristmasand New
Years Presents and such as. Papier Mache Desks, Portfolios,
Boxes, Ac
Writting Desks of various kinds.
Pearl and Shell Card Cases,
Pearl and Ivory Tablets,
“ “ Paper Folders,
Toys anAGames for children, Ac., Ac.
Call and see, at dec. 24 J. J. AS. P. RICHARDS.
T.H. BOLBHAW. F - HERZOG.
MACON LAMP STORE,
No. 11 Cotton Avenue,
3 Doors from W* W. Parker & Cos.
WE beg leave to call the attention of the people of Macon,
and the surrounding country to our selected and numerous
styles of Lamp* for burning Coal Oil.
TbisOil is liot Explosive, and having been tested here,
and elsewhere proves to be tli#
Cheapest, Best, and Safest Light
now in use.
N. B.—A liberal discount made to the trade.
We have also, China, Glaa, (both Pressed and Cut) Crocke
ry, Table Cutlery, Castor Frames, Hand Lanterns, (both Oil
and Fluid) Glass Gas Shades, Ac., Ac. , ,
We have on hand, and will keep a grod supply of the best
Coal OH that is made ; also. Burning Fluid, Camphene and
Alcohol.
Special attention is directed to the Art of Engraving on
f*la*M, by F. HEHZiOti, such as Coat* of Arms, Crests
Letterng of every style. Landscapes, Animals. Flowers, Ac
Call! and see us. BOLSHAW A HE jcZOG
dec 24,—tf.
Q or 4 good steady Boys; none need apply unless accus
fedf* WOTk ’ W * ww,t n# ldierß - T. *G. WOOD.
iwTferclinm],
From the Career,mile. Exjjress.
TIIE Pit LSI •: T AGE.
Alt Aii-ires* delivered before the Students.
Patrons and Friends <>-’ ilie Stihsboro In
stitute, Nov. lOth. ISSB.
BY PROF. S. M. AINSWORTH.
Life never had the ,ulmss of meaning
that it has now. The present century, and
especially the last twenty y nrs, have given
to life an enlargement, t scone, an intense
ness, that have imparted a ww and deeper
signfican.ee to manhood. Talk as we may
of the past, it was never so great a thing t<>
be a man as in this ge. Over the centuries
gone, there is oast a soft, mystical vail, that
pleases the fancy while it obscures the rea
son ; and therefore it is easy for our roman
tic minds to find in them the high-seasoned
food on which their spice-loving nature de
lights to feed. The best features, too, of the
past are only preserved for poets, and histo
rians are not much inclined to take the ma
terials of iheir arts from the revolting as
pects (>f humanity. The past is like our
own childhood, we see it in ideal splendors.
Time is a merciful friend, and is very con
siderate of our stern, common-sense facili
ties, it graciously hides much from our eyes,
leaving, for the most part, only such objects
as tend tc awaken the glow of imagination,
and inspire the fervor of generous enthusi
asm. Despite of all ihis veneration for the
past, it is clear to every thinking mind, that
the present century has been a most munifi
cent benefactor to the human family, sur
passing far all its predecessors in width and
depth of influence; stirring the hearts of men
with anew and perplexing consciousness of
an amazing destiny, impelling them forward
in a pathway where every step is an ascen
sion toward a more commanding height of
great ness.
There is a childish cant abroad, —and
sanctioned, too, by some respectable names
—that pretends to find fault with everything
like warrnih and earnestness in the appreci
ation of the wonders of the day. We call
it childish , —and childish it certainly is; for.
there is nothing ‘man-like i-.< that stole insen
sibility to the present, and tba; over-ween
ing partiality for the past, which reveise
it right every just sand >rd of judgment,
aud deprive us, with in ill-concealed vindic
tiveness, ot a toot-hold among the stable
facts of the age. No wise man reflects the
least credit on himself or honors the scheme
of providential progress as it evolves its
mystery and magnificence from generation
to generation, by under tabling to-day and
reserving Ins heartiest plaudits tor yesterday.
So far from this being the genuine out-work
ing ot nature, it is a h.ise and eoroding nior-
bidncss which betrays its birth in a cynical
contempt for what is truly grand and noble.
Such a spirit does violence to all our better
instincts. To day is God’s d.-pensation to
our needs; it is tbs embodim nt to us of
Divine purposes and aims—His offering to
our hopes—His invocation to our activity
and ambition —His great ensign hung out
from the over-looking he;, vena for ns to
watch and follow. Toe past was His appeal
to other minds and other hearts; and al
though it were a grave error t o suppose that
we are to turn our eyes away from his form
er manifestations; yet it is the plainest dic
tate of both faith and philosophy to believe
that the present is a Divine gift, to us in a
much more impressive sense than the past.
The present is the correllative of our t ste-,
sentiments and capacity—the prophecy ol
t.he Infinite to ?, —anil primarily, to us alone.
Nothing, then, in the past, can be on the
same level in interest, and momentousness
with the present; nothing can have a tithe
of the same value; for nothing that the
world has hitherto seers can come recom
mended to our acceptance with such tokens
of the Almighty’s direct presence
But apart from this general r< spect of the
present as connected with tlie principles and
pursuits of life, there is the additional mo
tive, already intimated, of the high and in
trinsic worth of this age, teken in relation
to the developments of intellectual, moral
and social manhood. Allow a liberal draw
back on the age for its folly; extravagance,
irrational, (ojten impious) thinking; and still
it is true— forcibly true—that manhood nv
er stood at the attitude it now stands; never
had such an investure of rights, privileges
and possibilities; never had such openings
into the wealth of the universe. Admit, as
we gladly may, our obligations to other gen
erations, it is, nevertheless, a fact that this
age occupies its own independent ground,
and enjoys its own distinctive honors. Not
only has it greatly extended the pre-occu
pied realms of thought, but it has entered on
territories, vast and powerful us its own;
and annexed them, as sure possessions of
princely value, the ierr coynitaa of an older
date. It has established and well nigh per
fected some of the older -ciences; while it
has been equally successful in laying the
foundation and raising the superstructure of
sciences, for which the vocabulary of our
ancestors had not even names. In the in
ventions that multiply and facilitate labor;
in the applications of skill and ingenuity that
tend to give us mastery over the physical
force ot nature; in the better modes of in
tercouse: and above all because holier than
all, in these seleeter forms of thought that
lift man above himself and introduce him to
the “fellowship of the Infinite,” the present
century is without a rival. Whether we
look, therefore, at the actual discoveries of
the age, or at the great leading sentiments
which persuade ail far-reaching minds; or
at the fresh, buoyant, humanizing spirit all
abroad in the hearts of men, “ the day in
which we live” is foil of striking significance.
it, is a day to I e thankful for.— a day to bless
1 with such thankgivings as 01 v ILo
j our nature when it is couse; us o 1 a L‘ ■
i into a larger freedom of thought ands :
! a day that brings the : esource. o .iu--in:pit -
‘within its g” -]* and -a: • s>s, -v- - s *
| senses, a glory wiihin reach <■. - .
Now it cannot be doubted that the pu
ent century has placed man on far better
terms with invisible nature than he has ever
been before. If he has not a profound in
sight into the great system with which he
is intimately identified, he is steadily m wing
in that direction. The stops already taken
have been neither few uor incoii-iderable,
and the ground made good by the certain
ties of science, is vantage ground for further
and more rapid progress.
Men of this day have measurably lost
their sensibility to surprise. Novelty is a
•conirnou-plaoe affair. But if one were to
draw out a catalogue of those staple articles
which have been recently added to the ma
terials of domestic and foreign commerce, it
would astonish him to see how largely in
dustry has been a gainer by the progress of
this century. Who would have thought a
few years ago, that immense rafts of him .-er
would be seen floating down our noriheni
rivers to supply wood for the insignificant
match? Who would have dreamed that,
ice, India-rubber, and Gutta-Percha would
have contributed so much to our activity |
and wealth? Nor should we omit to notice
the new uses to which substances long
knovvu have been put. Animal bones, in
some parts, instead of being left to bleach in
the air, are convei ted into manure for the
soil. Wood, stone aud iron are wrought in
to a multitude of shapes to gratify the luxury
and convenience of man. We can scarcely
mention a substance lor which anew use is
not, almost daily found. “ Truly, we live in
a wonderful age !”
Not long since steam seemed to have beep
the boundary of human powers, and the
steam-engine was the symbol of this pro
gressive age. Who can forget the eloquent
things that were said about it, when suaii
men as Lardner, Everett aud Webster de
scribed the wonders ol its service ? Men
received it as the finaL embodiment of me
chanical genius— u the Samson of civilization”
—that would pei'icct the xt;.,>r'.Jy r.:’ .ainA
over matter, arid restore to humanity the
universal sovereignty of the ea: th. Nor
was the language, at that day ( extravagant.
But one form of power educates ns into the
necessity for another and higher power. —
“The age of steam” prepared the way for
“the age of telegraphs.” Ii the introduction
of steam has vastly enhanced the mining,
mechanical and manufacturing power, no
limit can be set to the utility of the tele
graph, as ait ally of mind, as an instrument
of intellectual and social action, as a bond of
a peaceful and assimilating brotherhood.-
The unsuccessful attempt at telegraphic com
munication across the Atlantic is not to be
regarded as a failure. No, it is but a fresh
summons to the soul ot the nineteenth < en
tory to put forth its renewed energies, to
believe anew in its capacity, under God, to
subdue the earth and make f t a Kabitaii m of
blessedness. The hearts of two mighty na
tions have already throbbed aloud over the
progress of thi3 magnificent work. None
but a soulless cynic could regard the exulta
tion as a jubilee of mammon. Nor is the
popular feeling a mere tribute to the skill
aud wisdom ot science. No, it is a far deep
er and nobler sentiment.
Inventions, especially such as have signa
lized this practical age, are benefactions to
the world. So far as their economic value is
concerned they can scarcely be computed.
Take the simple forms of machinery, and
their productive power is amazing. By the
aid ot machinery, one man is able, in stone
dressing, to perform as much work as twen
ty men by hand ; while in cotton spinning
one intelligent American operative is equal
to three hundred of the most expert spinners
in Ilindoostan. And who can calculate the
superiority of the cotton gin over the old
method of picking the seed by hand ? But
it is not in this view that we should con
template them. They have a far higher va
lue. Inventions are the counterparts of
those great works that immoraiize the litera
ture of a people, aud act as the source of in
spiration to all ages.
Homer, Plato, Shakspere, Miiton; snch
men are the crowned monarchs of mind,
swaying a scepter noue dispute. But man
is also a creature of the physical world; and
if he need gem us to serve him in intellectu
al tastes and enjoyments, he equally need
it to promote his earthly well being. The
few must elevate the many. Such is the
decree of Heaven everywhere, in everything.
One ocean feeds many clouds, one sun illu
mines many stars; one genius blesses many
generations. Men look at the earth a- a
mere dwelling place, a transient home, —a
cradle and a grave. These are unworthy
ideas— unworthy, because of their limitation.
They are not the divine ideas of the materi
al universe. Open the Bible and read of
the earth, “It is Hisfooi-stool. and then con
sider that man is the appointed and endowed
agent to adorn aud beautify this foot-stool,
sent into the world to do this work as well
as to prepare for a future being. Man finds
master a discipline, a test of his intelligence
and skill, a theater for expansive and exten
sive effort. Inventive genius is the highest
expression of his comhlete sympathy with
nature. It is a sacramental fellowship wit
her geandeur, a token of the restoration of
that beautiful intercourse which s : - inter
rupted.
The first thing that God did in the histo
ry of the world, was to prepare a perfect
home for a perfect humanity ; and now, for
redeemed man , the work of fitting the earth
to be a suitable habitation is in progress.—
IWO.
This thought gkves significance tc inventive
gurus -n its ;it to modern activity.—
Ci r ai:\ r is* r.\r a’ mpi vingtae • m-edsan
improv: l g world: -mr- use we that !.he\'act
let ■ jh. e.'-.eii -ther; hence the
rn -n : >us in.pub-’ to r iia-Hkeh commu
nicated to Mcminn: -i genius a.id active in
dusn y, is a token of holier morality—.* more
g.Title and tender brotherhood—a purer
spirituality in the a; •-s awaiting humanity.
Inductive science is the great strength of
this age; and to what do we owe its effica
cy, ns a means f culture, but, those vast dis
coveries of modern times, that have opened
the secrets of the universe to our inspection,
and imparted a meaning to our admiration
I of its wonders, t iat were never leit before?
It has been about two centuri es and a hall
| since the phii sopher of St, Albans saw that
| men were unconsci- is of the bounty of na
ture tor tnem. The title-deed to this more
than imperial wea ;b had been lost; and
none knew, save he; where it was to be
fonrd. False to man, he was true to nature.
The impu’-e ; I hat, moved ITiCon to study
the rational principles of philosophy were as
pure and t'resh as the beatings of childhood’s
heart, Nature to him was not a dumb and
senseless thing; but full oili/e, instinct with
inspiration, and offering a companionship to
those who sought, in a right spirit, her an
cient and abiding wisdom. Poets have
taught us to lo’ k on. her for beauty, and to
draw a solace for troubled hours’ from her
calm landscapes’ and silent skies. In her
works, rising from the minute to the mag
nificent, presenting every form, hue and as
pect that infiuire variety could make .palpa
ble to the eye, thy Cave found symbols for
fwoh-, else unexpressed. The miseries of
■the ayul have gene to her for sympathy and
support and not goAe in vain. Bacon went
to nature hr other ends; the practical, the
uselul, the philanthropic, the progressive. —
Th.se were rl e principles-he sought for in
her works, Instead of thinking with Sene
ca, that philosophy has nothing to do with
ulitarian gbjeefs, he conceived that it was
wisely employed, if engaged in promoting
the present good* of human kind. Bacon
stated the language in the oracles of nature
were to b- questioned ; Newton adopted
that laßgnace and v < answered. Bacon
enunciated riie cnrttTwTTiiaAHns {Ol Ttrrfnra
science’ Newton to k the axioms, and based
on them bis demonstrations. What a glori
ous fellowship! Both were the giants of ge
nius. How like, yet how uiilike ! The one
Was tl;-• in e, nin ficent of theorists; the
other was the g g one genius of reality.—
Both these iiiustrmus men were discover-,
era; Bacon w..s a liis-riverer of thought ,—
Newton, of faeU ; • Bacon worked within,
Newton witic mt. More perfect paraldlisms
never existed. They were the founders of
the empire it iv n over nature. Since their
day th history or intellect has been a histo
ry of pn gres-ve growth, fertile acivity and
broad enlargement. Ttiis is not surprising.
Periods of great discoveries have always
been followed by intense and wide-spread
intellectual excitement. Men start into new
lire; they rir-e another consciousness of
power; they trick higher thoughts and are
ready for grander achievements Proclaim
an authenticate: truth, and the winds can
not bear it fast and far enough. Tiie wa
ters ] a-r r; w h it, as precious freightage.
We ue.vef know, except at such times, what
a ministry truth has in its service. The
firmament is written all-over with fiery sym
bols. Toe lose lrieiad returns to her forsak
en orbit; aud Orion Hemes with new splen
dor. Hidden eloquence in men finds free
utterrance. Dead I’ ato and dead Cicero
live again in prilns. nby and sentiment of
the current, and v. Mind responds to mind.
All hearts are pur ia sudden coimnupication,
and the electric thrill throbs through them.
It is apparent, we trust, that inventions
have a higher value than mercenary calcula
tors a-figa to them. They rise above the
lore of political economy. To estimate their
true value, w<- must loi ow them in their
magnificent dernonstitions of the bound
lessness and glory of that inheritance which
they have c -rt ii •1, on grounds independent
of religion, rs the property’ and theater of the
human mind. They have appealed to the
sense of the Infinity by methods al
together their own. They have cultivated
our subUmest instincts, not by imitating the
art of poetry, or following the lead of intui
tional philosophers, our, by the 11 slow and
sure’ proofs of science, tv a series of discov
eries in the material universe that have
brought us into a cl.is* contact with the In
finite. This is the great, service which mod
ern science is performing fiv man. It speaks
to the soul ; it speaks a language which is as
ancient a- e heave’, or'God. Man needs
nothing so much as great thoughts and sub
-1 ie yearnings. He was created to feel the
-upernatur; i within and without him, and
he cannot be wr/n if this souse 0: the su
pernatura be dead or lie dormant in his bo
som. Sc ace now befriends man in the
holiest ints rests of ois being. It dignifies and
euobles lie rirot. Nor is tins all. The
science of this nineteenth century holds firm
ly in its hand the “magic wand of imagina
tion.” “Truth is,” indeed , “straDger than fic
tion.” New worlds are grander things than
new poems. Within a few years the num
ber/)!’ the known members of the planetary
system has be n more'than doubled. “A
filanet ol vast dimensions has been added to
our system ; thirty-six new asteroids have
been discovered; lour new satellites have
been detected, and anew ring added to Sa
turn.” Add to these results the discoveries
of-other sciences, and tel! U3 if science is not
cultivating and expanding the imagination
far more than poetry or the fine arts. Take
the grandest passage in the grandest poem
of the world —Paradise Lost. Follow Mil-