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m ... . i SAMUEL B. IRVIN, 3i:>Mtor ci uf*t M imi ani Irrux x diUir, ATTORNEY AT LAW, ALBANY. GEORGIA. AUO Beil Estate Agent far Southwestern Georgia. Prompt Attention given to til bntlnete entrustedto hi* care. novl4-8m ■sen SaUi -• s . .jjtva/CcAjj national LIFE Travelers’ Insurance Company, OP NEW YORK. Office, NO. 243 BROADWAY. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL *500,000. DIRECTORS: Edward A. Jones, Orison Blunt, Samuel J. Gleasej, Howell Smith, T. B. Van Burnt, F. H Lummus, Sylvester M. Beard, Wm. E. Prince, Robert Crowley, Sylvester Teats, Wm. Coit, Joseph Wilde, J. C. Dimmlck, A. A. Low, Henry Clews, Chas. Curtiss, Albert Wright,* Asher 8. Mills, John A. I»e!in, W. H. Webb, H. P. Freeman, Henry J. Raymond, Nicholas E. Smith, Silas C. Herring, . James R. Dow, Sam'l W. Truilow, Richard A. McCurdy. EDWARD A. JONES, President WM. E. PRINCE, Vice-President ASHER S. MILLS, Secretary. F. B. VAN BCREN. Treasurer. B. Tsais, M. D., Medical Examiner. E. H. Joins, Superintendent of Agencies E. F. Folgzr, General Railway Agent LIFE AND ENDOWMENT POLICIES Art issued on the Mutual plan. All the profits ih this department are divided pro raid among the Policy Holders. All policies to be inanletia- tU sfter five years from date, and non-forfeltable after two annual payments. A Loan of one-third of the amount ol premiums will be made; also, thirty days grace given in payment of premiums. GENERAL ACCIDENT POLICIES Are granted covering accidents of all descriptions, icelading the travelers’ risk. It issned Without Compensation, They provide for death, if caused by accident; but in oaea of injury only, the Insured receives no com pensation. If granted With Com -ensatlon, The full amount assured is payable to the family in case of death caused by accident and occurring within three months from the date of injury. Or, In case of injury causing disability, the Insured re- eeivea a weekly compensation until bo is able to attend to his business, such time not to exceed twenty-six weeks. The policy covers all forms ol Dislocations, Broken Bones, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Gunshot Wounds, Burns and Scalds, Bites of Degs, Assaults by Burglars, Robbers, or Murderers, the action of Lightning or Sun-Stroke, the effects ol Explosions, Floods sad Suffocation by Drowning or Choking, and all other kind of accident. Ton Dollars Secures a general Accident Policy for Two Thousand Dollars With a Weekly Compensation of Ten Dollars. TRAVELERS’ INSURANCEiTICKETS, For any length of time, from one dav to twelve months, are on sale at the various Railroad and Steamboat Ticket Offices and Agencies,; Marino Risks and Special Voyages. Policies are granted insuring against death by accident while sailing in steamer or sailing vessels, also for special voyages. ’ Full information, together with Tables of Rates, Ac., ecu be obtained at the Home Office, or by ap plication to the State Agent. E. C. GRANNISS r ut for Bibb County. C. McBUBNEY, leu’l Agent for Georgia. WM: C. GODWIN, Amcricua. R. ROBS, Albany. S. 8. STAFFORD. .. Blakely. R. G. MORRIS, Georgetown. R. COMPTON, Griffin. 8. W. JACQUES, Columbus. pif~ Insurance Agents desiring the appointment as Agent, can address the General Agent, J. C. MeBarney. sep22-3m FOR SALE. * cpWO and one-half miles north oast of Zebulon, JL Pike county, Go., a track of three hundred acres ofland. One hundred and fifty acres in cnl*. trvatiotr, remainder well timbered. It is consid ered one ol the beet lmprovedmlaces la the conn- 5 1. First clssi Dwelling, seven rooms, six-good legro Cabins, Kitchen, Smoko House, Ac. One of the very best Gin Houses and Cotton Freeses in the section, and almost new. Good Stables, Bams and Wheat House. Good Orchards and Fish Ponds. The place Is well watered, perfectly healthy, and delightfully situated. Will be sold at a sacrifice, by early application to JOHN O. MANGHAM, ■ ■ v. On the place, or 8. W. MANGHAM, novS-lm Griffin, Ga. METROPOLITAN HOTEL. LATE BROWN’S, Washington, D. C. This leading Hotel, Renovated end Re-famished is now In perfect order for the reception and so- commodatlon of Its old patrons. octl-3m For tale or Bent, I Offer two of the best PLANTATIONS In the State of Georgia, of their size. Ons oc cupied at present by Mrs. Clrss. J. Williams, on Flint river, one mile from Everett Station. This plantation haaabont 400 acres in cultivation, ol bottom and upper land; has a healthy location ior residence, ana ample accommodations for haDds necessary to cultivate the land, and a fine Apple and Peach Orchard. Tha other is located on Flint river, three miles from Reynold’s Station; has bot tom land cleared sufficient to work 90 hands, and has upland sufficient for all conveniences, and am ple accommodations in the way of buildings. On oach Plantation Is a supply of provisions, which will be sold to those who msv rent, at a lair marke' pries. Alio, farming utensils, mules, hogs ana utile. For particulars, apply to ROBT. R. HOWARD, near Remolds, or to me at Mobile, noviv-iot. b. f. Marshall.. Important Change of Base. The undersigned respectfully announce to their friends and the “rest of mankind," that they have removed to the large and commodious brick Store on Cherry st., between 1st and 3d, occupied by A. P. G. Harris, where they will be pleased io see their friends and all Interested In tut exclusively Commission House. We would also inform the merchants and business men of Georgia, that we have rani, arrangements and will open an office in Cincinnati, and will fill orders for Groceries, Drags and Merchandise ot all descriptions at lowest market rates. Dr. W. M. Withers will make bis headquar ters In Cincinnati, and will give prompt per sonal attention to all orders for purchase of goods In that city, or Louisville, Ky. Special attention will be given to the purchase or sale of Cotton, Tobacco, Yams, Sheetings, Shirtings, Dried Fruit, etc., iu either city.. Goods consigned to our care, will be promptly forwarded at lowest rotes. Orders for goods in this market promptly filled. WITHERS & LOUD Cotton Faetora and Gen’l Com. Merchants, Cherry St, between 1st and 3d Streets, DOtS-lm Macon, Georgia. wm s. nsox. wrn or. GORDOX. TISON & GORDON, Cotton Factors, Commission and FORWADING MERCHNTS, 06 Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia. QFECIAL ATTENTION will be given to the sale O of Lumber, Rosin, Turpentine, &c. We again at our old office, prepared for bur In ass. vxparltuce in this aty o: oyer eleven jesre.aad our nudivided auentlou to all business entrusted, In duces ns to tope tor a continuance of the liberal Patronage heretofore extended. oct29*n R. W. TUCE, I J. O. DAVIS, 1 ,t Afrits.' Christian Co. I Late with Phelpe, Louisville, Ey. | Caldwell A Co. I Tuck, Ikavi-t JL Co., Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants, 323 Main street, between Eighth and Ninth streets, Louisville, Ky. Consignments Solicited;! aug29-6m HOWARD HOUSE, EUFAULA, ALABAMA. J. W. Howard, Proprietor. A LL the luxuries tbs market affords, ssrvsd up to ordei and st the shortest notice. 6cpl3-3m* RICHARD yt. BISHOP. wm. i. bishop. J. M. COOPER, Auction & Commission Merchant, ALBANY, GEORGIA. W ILL give his personal attention to the pur chase and shipment of COTTON. HE IS ALSO PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL Cash. _A.dvan.ces On Cotton iu store in Albany, Ga., for shipment to Messrs Noetov, Slaughter & Co., New York. Having tad many years experience in the Cotton trade, as well as Auction and Commission business, he flatters himself that be can give entire satisfaction to parties entrusting their business to him. ORDERS AND CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Respectfully refers to J. B. Hoes * Son, Maoon; T. H. Johnson, Alabany. oct29-2m R.M. BISHOP & CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS No. 83 Main St., (a/to doort Mow Columbia Stmt, Oinoinnatl sept 83-3m* CLOTHING, HATS AND Furnishing Goods. T HE undersigned takes pleasure In announcing to Ms former customers, and the public gen erally, that he has rest med business in this city, and has associated witu Mm Mr. B. C. Smith, un der the style and firm of E. Sanlsbnry & Co. They have taken the weU known and central stand, on Cotton Avenue, under the Masonic Hall, where they are prepared to furnish gentlemen with anv articlo appertaining to their wardrobe. Their well selected stock of Clothing, Hate and Famishing Goods, will ba replenished by weekly eMpmenta of tho best and latest styles. oct21-2m E. SAULSBURY. gy Journal & Messenger copy, and send bill to advertaer. A. S. HAETREDGE, COMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANT. 92 Bay Street, SAVANNAH, GA. nov5-8m Public Sale of a Valuable Plantation, STOCK, CROPS, ETC. \*f ILL ba sold to the Mgheat bidder, on the YV 2nd Tuesday in December, 1865, for Cash, the Plantation belonging to the estate of William Lockett, dec’d, situated in Crawford county, and adjoining Ewell Webb, John Dent and others—the place contains 1,500 acres, is well Improved In ell respects, with accommodations far 85 hands, and Is one of the best plantations in the county, either for cotton or grain. Also, all thcMnl.es, Horses, Hogs, Cattle, Crops of all kinds, together with Wagons, Carts and farming and other utensils of all kinds. The sale will take placo on the premises, com mencing at 10 o'clock, and will continue from day, to day, untill all the property is sold. Terms Cash. BENJ. G. LOCKETT, Ex’r of oct28-tds WM. LOCKETT, Dec’d. For further Information apply on the premises, or to L. N. Whittle, Macon, Ga. ECONOMY.] [SECURITY Insurance Agency, J M. EOARDMAN la Agent forth* following « reliable Ixscbakoe Cohpanhs. THE LORILLARD FIRE INSURANCE CO., O? THE cmr OF NEW YORK. Cash Capital 81,000,000 Assets $1,812,000 Profits annually divided, 75 per cL to the dealers. This Company divides three quarters of the net profits to the policy holdere In scrip, bearing in tercst, without any liability to the insured. CARLISLE NORWOOD, Fres. John C. Mills, Sec. NORTH AMERICA FIRE INSURANCE CO., OF THE CITY OF JtEW YORE. Cash Assets .. $721,468 50 Policy Holders participate in. the Profits. JAS. W. OTIS, Pres. R. W. B LEE CEE R, See. COMMONWEALTH TIRE INSURANCE CO., OF THE CITY OF SEW YOSE. Cash Capital .....$250,000 J. IIOXIE, President. Geo. T. IIaws, Sec. SOUTHERN MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF ATHENS, GEORGIA. This old and deservedly popular Company, with its Capital in tact, continues to take risks on the same liberal terms as heretofore. ASBUP.Y HALL, Pres. Albon Chase, Sec. THE GEORGIA HOME FAKE INSURANCE CO., OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. Capital......... I $500,000 JAS. F. BOZEMAN, Free. D. F. Wiioos, See. Risks on Cotton, Merchandize, Furniture or Buildings, taken in either of the above Companies at the most liberal rates. Losses promptly ad justed. octSS-Sm J. M. BOARDHAN, Agent master tosqe, jambs tongs, C. G. CONNER & BRO., COMMISSION’ MERCHANTS PURCHASING AGENTS. Third street. Macon, Georgia. tstete offer our services to the public, and will YV give personal attention to ill bnlslness en- trusted to tls. ^ We solicit consignments of goods of every de scription, particularly country produce. Goods stored at the usual rates in our large, «c- cure and well situated store house, opposite the Express office. rhferesces: Messrs. Hardeman & Sparks, Harris <ft Roes, Ash er Ayres, J. B. Ross, and Rev. J. W. Bcrkc. j -1 T. G. ELDGELT. SI. L. SqulEB. ».'T. WARREr. RIDGELY, SQUIER &CO., COTTON FACTORS, GENERAL PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. -Lanier House Building, MACON, GEORGIA. I «. RETERWCIt: T. R. Bloom, E. Wilcox, Gen.. J. T. Croxtoa, Macon, Ga. Holmes* Patterson, EepBlna&Bro. New York. C. W. Bruner, Savannah. Tucker * Co., Loniaville. octSWim. Maclry, Beattie & Co- Skipping and General Oommiaeion Merchant* S03& 203 BAY STREET, 8AVAS.VAH, GEORGIA. grCuh advances made on Consignments to Mackt * Beattie, Philadelphia. REFERENCES! Messrs. Chas. L. Colby & Co., Measrs Hunter A GammeU, Messrs. Boll * Christian, Savannah National Bank, 8avannah; Messrs. Mande & Wright, Messrs. W. A. Ramsay & Co., Augusta; Messrs. Lord, Stone & Co., Boston; Messrs. John P. Boyle & Co., Messrs. Wallace & Browne, New York; Messrs. Macky & Beattie,Messrs. J. Gibson, Sons & Co., Philadelphia National Bank, First National Bank, Seventh National Bank, Robt. Steen, Esq., Messrs. McCutchcon & Collins, Philadelphia; Messrs. Clarke & Cunningham, M. A. Hamilton, Baltimore. Particular attention given to the forward ing of goods for Northern markets, oct 81-Sm Cotton F utic is A>~D General Commission Merchants, Not. 29,31 St 33, So. Market St. Nashville. Tenu. Refer To—J. B. Roas* Son, Macon, Ga.; J, H. Anderson & Son, Macon, Ga.; Fleming A Whsless, Augusta, Ga,: W. Hoys Warren, An gnats, Ge.; R. J. Lowry & ho., Atlanta, G*.; J. Rhodes Brown, Colfimbns, Ga.; W. H. Smith Montgomery, Ala. oott-2m* d w 020. O. BUCHANAN. ANDBIW BUCHANAN. ANDREW BUCHANAN & CO., Grocers, Provision Dealers, Commission and Forwarding Merchants, No. 116 Main street, LOUISVILLE, KY Orders for Groceries, Provisions, Bagging and Rope, promptly executed jy26 6m Jas. Van Valksnburgh, General Agent and Commission MERCHANT, Cherry Street, Near Cotton Avenue, Macon, Ga, AGENT FOR WHEELER 4- WILSON’S Sewing -Machines. W ITH many valuable improvement*, and which have the reputation of being the best Sewing Machine in the United States. Pereons having Wheeler & Wilson’s Machines can have them repaired, and all the new Improvements add ed, if desired. AGENT FOR Tin: Florence Sewing Machines Which claims superiority over all other machines; is the only machme having the reversible feed- movement, and was awarded the highest premium, i raid medal, at the late exhibition of the American institute. COPY OF REPORT OF COMMITTEE OS SEWING MA CHINES. The Florence Sewing Machine Company, for the best Family Sewing machine. Reasons: 1. Its simplicity and great range ot work. 2. It3 making’four different stitches, viz: the lock, not double lock, and double knot. 3d. The reversible feed motion operated by sim ply turning a thumb screw, enabling the operator to ran the work from right to left, or left to right, and perfectly self fastening to the end of the seam. 4. The perfect finish and substantial manner in which the machine is made. 5. The rapidity of ite working, and the quality of the work done. G. Its self adjusting tension, &c., 4c. Agency for the American Tract Society. All the publications ot the Society can be had single copies or libraries. Snnday schools can be supplied with libraries at low prices, and grants will be made to destitute schools or individuals. New England Mutual Life Insurance Com pany. This company haa been established twenty-two years. And ia the oldest wholly Mutual Lire It snrance Company in the United States. It haa i fnnd of 82,600,000 and haa made distributions of surplus funds in cash, amounting to OTer 81,500,- 000. This company offeri superior inducement to In sure for life or aterm of years. 3T" Call fcr a circular. nov 18 Old Established House JONES & WAY, Have re opened their office at No- 98,Bay Street, opposite the c!d stand, Savannah, Ga., for the transaction of a General Commission & Factorage BUSINESS. Particular attention paid to forwarding cotton and merchandise to and from the interior. References.—'T W Chichester, Esq., Angusta, Ga;ICPlant, Esq, Macon, Ga; J W Warren,Eeq, Columbus, Ga. and any Bank or Merchant of S»- rannah. Ga. octia-codlm* COTTON PRESSES. \XT£offer superior facilities for pressing and VY baling cotton at our works corner First and 0161171 “ _ MCMANUS 4 CO. P. S.—Our Mr. Jacrsow DeLoxche takes charge of the Presses from this date, and will pleased te hire a call from his old cotton friends. MeM. b CO. S*pt98-8ra VOORfcEES k GARRISON,* Commission Merchants, W Wtilism street, New York. Offer their services to tho Planters, Merchants anil Cotton holders of Georgia. And refers by permission to sra. Erwin & Hardee, Savannah, Q». President National Bank at Savannah, Ga. E. A. Wilcox, Macon, Ga. W. B. Davison, Angnsta, Ga. E. Remington & Son, ThomaaviUe, Ga. C. L. Robinson, Jacksonville, Fla. C. K. Garrison, 73 William street, N. Y. Ocean National Bank, New York. Merchants Exchange Nation Bank, New York. Any business entrusted to us will meet with prompt and careful attention. B. P. Voorhees. D. E. Garrison sep8-4m DEVLIN & CO. Broadway, New York. CLOTHING* at; wholesale aex> eetail E OPEN THE SEASON WITH A LARGE STOCK OF ELEGANT CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS In our Ready-Made Department. We hsva alio (soared the services of first-class ar tiats in our CUSTOM DEPARTMENT, Which ia likmrtis supplied with the finest and but Fabrics of the HOME AND FOREIGN MARKETS To those wbo wish to order by mall, will b» sent (on application) SAMPLES OP GOODS, With Directions for Measuring, which, 11 correctly followed, -will secure a fit in all cam. DEVLIN * CO. Broadway, cot. Grant St, I Kzw-Xosx. Broadway, ooiv Warren St., \ 6ept£Hfcn J. S. FRENCH, GEO. H. REID, W. H. OHADBOCBN FRENCH & CO., COTTON FACTORS, Forwarding and Commission Merchants Wholesale Grocers, Ac,, CLARK STREET, .NASHVILLE, TENN Special attention paid to the tale or forwarding of cotton. • ceptlP-3m* S. G. WOOD & CO., Wholesale Dealers iu Groceries Butter, Cheese, Dour, &a, &c., No. 45 Union Street, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. scp21-3m* Willard’s Hotel. SYKES, CHADWICK & CO., PROPRIETOR*. WASHINGTON, . D. O. Formerly of the Girard House, Philadel phia. nov 10-6m FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP AT DAWSON, GA. T HE undersigned would inform tho public that he la prepared to furnish, on short notlca. finlebed or unfinished, of any description, and do any kind of Machine work SUGAR MILLS AND KETTLES Supplied to planters promptly and on reasonable terms. O. O. NELSON. nov21-lm* Important to Cotton Shippers. T HE Cotton Warehouse located In this place immediately on the river, and at the terminu* of the Southwestern Railroad, and convenient to said road, can shelter all cotton that may be ship ped from Maoon and other points on the South western Railroad via Apalachicola to New York— We will receive all cotton consigned to ns. at the railroad depot, dray it, and pat it aboard of the boata at one dollar per bale. Cotton shlppera upon investigation, will find route the circa peat and most expediona ef any other route to New York from Macon. Wa re spectfully solicit orders for the purchase of cotton. Our long’ experience In that line will enable us to make purchases to the beet advantage to thosewho favor na with their orders- We have now In operation a new Iron Screw B.G. MORRIS* CO., Georgetown. KxTEREScra—Ross & Seymour, J. w. Fears, Virgil Powers, Eeq., all agents on S. W. R. R. ang 9-5m W. J. 8XEBETT, TOUT'S SABEBTT* I» H. LAKIEIi. WM. PHILLIPS. U. C. HE MUST LANIER, PHILLIPS & €0. (Late of Nathville, Tenn.) Wholesale G-rooers 4*X> Commission Merchants, No, 32 Vino 8tr*et, Cincinnati, Ohio. We Invite the attention of our old friends and the Trade generally to our large and well a (-sorted Stock of STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES now in Store and reoeivikq daily, an* which we re offering at tho very lowest prices. Oar facllltiee and business connections arc snch that we feel assured we can afford entire satisfac tion in every Instance, and those entrusting ns with their orders, can rely upon receiving the goods upon as favorable terms and at as low rates .. it they were present buying in person. nov3-lm LANIER, PHILLIPS * CO. GRIFFIN & CO., 58 & 60 Courtiand Street, NEW - - - - YORK. Manufacturers of AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENTS, and MACHINES. DEALERS IN SEEDS AND FERTILIZERS. Trade Supplied. Send for circular. novl8-3m JOHN J. McCANN, Wholesale Grocer and Commission MERCHANT. Dealer In Wines, Liquors, Cigars, TOBACCO, No. 85, South Side Broadway, NatkeiUe, Ton n. 50 HHDS. PRIME NEW ORLEANS SUGAR, 25 Hda do Porto Rico Sugar, 20 do do Cuba Sugar, 50 Barrels Crushed and Powdered 8near, 20 do Granulated Sugar, 100 do A and B Coffee Sagans, 20 do C extra assorted Brands, 200 do Yellow Sugar, 400 Bags Rio Coffee, 20 Mats Java Coffee, 20 do Lagulra Coffee, 10 Bags Ginger, 10 Bags Allspice, 20 Bags Pepper, 20 Barrels Mackerel, 50 y; bbla do 300 Eats do 100 Boxes Sosp, £0 da Starch, 160,000 Cigars, assorted brands, 100 Boxes Candles, 100 Boxes Raisins, 50 Cases Sardines, 250 Cases Oysters, 100 Dozen Buckets, 200 Dozen Brooms, 50 Nests Tabs, Together with everything usuallykept In Whole sale Grocery House. LIQUORS. 100 Barrels Robertson County Whisky, 50 do Bonrbon do do 00 do Rye do 12fu do Rectified Whisky, 5 Casks Hennessey Brandy, 5 do OtariL Dupuy & Co.’a Cognac. 10 Barrels Apple Brandy, vary old, 10 do Peach do' 5 do SherryWlne, In store and for sale at NO. 35, BROADWAY, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE sept 15 Sm X. M. MURCHISON, E. MURRAY, J. T. MURRAY, D. B. MURCHISON, New York Wilmington, N. C. Murchison & Murray, Commission Merchants. 188 7ront Et,, New Vork. A LL consignments to ns are Insured from point of shipment, whether advice of shipment ia received or not- Liberal advances made on consignments when desired. Onr personal attention given to the sale of cotton. nov9 lm GARRETT & BROTHER, Commission Merchants, AND Wholesale Dealers in Country Produoe S2CCVD DOOR FROM MASOVXO HALL,' ;Deoatur Street, Atlanta, Geoboia. RZrXEENCZ:, Phinizy 4 Clayton, Angnsta; J. L. VBlalonga, svsnnah; J. W. Fears* Co., Macon; R.L. Mott, Solnmbas; Col A P. Wright, Thomaavilie; W. L. Cigh, Madlion, Ga-.Wm. C. Ray. Montgomery; Ha.; MeGruder, Teylor * Roberts, Baltimore, Ma.; Altell * Inman, N. Y. sep31-ftn Law Card. THOMAS C. JOHNSON, LATE OF ST. LOUIS, MIBSOURL Attorney at Law.- Claim and Real Estate Agent No. 50 Market st, (upstair*.) etilMm Montgomery Ala. VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE LINE. r | THROUGH receipts given by the Agents of the A Southern Transportation Company at freight rates to Baltimore and New York, at guaranteed rate per hundred pounds as per bale on Cotton, all packages should be stamped 8. T. Co., to iadlitate Transportation. Rate from New York to Macon 84,68 per hundred pounds. THURSTON R. BLOOM, Agt st Msec- Y. G. RUST, Agt. at Albany. xtYiJ-Jtn.