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■ ‘ . “Jlv ruing ill the cuy ol Macon, at the
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I V i rm*"ill he rigidly enforced, without re
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■? ‘ „J V , rtisin > will please observe the following:
II ~„i| bail I t"l Negroes, by Executors, Adminis-
an I (in irdtaiis, tire required by liiw to be adver-
Rd in ft public gazette, sixty days previous to the day
Khf** sales must he held on the first Tuesday in the
K til h tween the hours of ten in the forenoon and
R !I ■ ,j 1( . afternoon, at the Court House in the county
Rwliich the property is situated.
■ :a i.. g of Personal Property must he advertised in
R t.i-umer forty flays. .
K p t 0 i), !,iors and Creditors ot an Estate must be
Rinicethat will be made to the Court of
Rhtrv for leave to sell Land and Negroes, must be
Kjahed weekly for four months.
m ; ,1,0,1s or Letters of Administration must be pub
s’ tint if days —for Dismission from Administration,
Knihly six months—l or Dismission from Guardian-
EiiWler foreclosure of mortgage, must he published
W„if,!u tor lour months— for establishing lost papers,
K ,!„ full space of three months —for compelling ti-
K iv.it.i Executors or Administrators where a bond has
[, ’given by the deceased, the full space of three
K'/hr. ~
K■ betters on business to I** post-paid.
JOHN RITTER,
garble Manufacturer,
l.\o. 10, Grand Street, New Haven , Connecticut.
■TAS constantly on hand, or made to order, of
■1 American and Foreign Marble,
■ GRAVE STONES AND MONUMENTS,
■variouspattern; Table tops, Chimney Pieces, Jambs,
Boles. Baptismal Founts —also, Granite Monuments
K: Posts for Grave Lots.
■Various patterns -t Monuments, from the above es-
Uidiuient, can bo seen in Hose Hill Cemetery —Or-*
gs for any description of Marble work, will be re
ivetl by the undersigned, who is authorized to act as
[r Ritter’s Agent. JOHN L. JONES.
Nov 10 32 3m
BLAKE & SMITH,
ATTORMES AT LAW,
Macon, Ga.
n r ILL attend to all professional business entrusted
It to their care, in Bibb and surrounding counties.
I- 15 1847 lyJ l
f LVTIEI .1. fiLEIVIV,
ATTDaiffZVAT LAW.
McDonough, ga.
fcler to Scott, Cariiart &. Cos.
May 6, 1847/ _ *ly6
R. H. 1,. BUCHANAN.
Attorney at Latv,
Spring Place , Murray County.
\TILL Attend laithlully to all prote9au,nul business
entrusted to his care, in the several Courts of
I** Chi-rokee Circuit.
I September 1, 1847. 22 ts
[WILLIS a. lIAWKINS,
attorney at law,
I STARKEVILLE, LEE CO , GEO.
[December 1,1847. y 35
FETE A J. WH.X.XAX9E3
[I AS taken the \\ YSIIINGTON HALL, and
L requests a continuance of the public patronage.
Macon, April 1, 1847. 1
JOII.N JONES & SON,
(LATE JONES AND HOLT)
ir.IRJE HOUSE
AND
COJMIISSION MERCHANTS,
MACON, Geo.
Jane 23,1847. ts 12
[ j RAIL ROAD HOUSE,
P~* Opposite Central Rail-Road Depot, Least
| Macon, by
S. M. LANIER,
I Late of the Floyd House, Macon, Georgia.
I January 19, 42 ly
FASHIONABLE MILLINERY.
MRS DAMOUR has received her fell Goods
Hr tii that line, consisting of Silk, Satin Velvet and
r** Straw BON N STS, of the most desirable shapes
11 quality Also her usual stock of new 1)R CSS
Lk> various styles ; a large stock ot Ribbons, Arti- j
ials.&r. dtc.—which will he sold on as reasonable
■us. tor cash, as they can be bought in any store in
a’ on. A large assortment of Shawls, Hosiery, 6lc.
h s ’uck of Kid Gloves is the finest ever brought here
•"tt Persons wanting to purchase Woolen Goods,
ii buy them also at cost—nothing short of that. Also
t**neral assortment of articles usually kept in her line
‘'Harness.
Macon, Oct. 20, 1847. 29 ly
MUSE AND SIGN PAINTING:
lining, Gilding,Glazing, A Paper-hanging
f|M) CHAIRS re-seated with cane, {minted and
J glided ;
furniture repaired,varnished,and polished;
Window Sali and Blinds for sale.
A F SHERWOOD,
Comer of Second and Oak Streets.
Macon, \i ) lotk, 1847 v 6
H. BUIOI R is receiving his new supply ol
. Hoods iii his line, among which he particularly
lift- attention ot his customers to
M"ioe article of old Brandy, Madeira, Port and Clar
J ‘ kies. Spire*, Preserves, Cakes, Candies ;
! fine nMortmet of Segura of various brand*-
panted imported Havanas Sugars.
‘■ will k • p a constant su{ply of Oranges, Apples,
fou.i- 1 otatocs, ('h<*ese, Butler, Raisins, Figs, Prunes,
Ijnouds, and other nuts.
Juat received a pipe BRANDY, direct importation,
OS; liiu imported CORDIALS, such as
(fine,) Noyou, Curacao, Maraschino, Ab-
Wass.*r,dkc Ac
rivkl - Mushrooms, Sardines, Salmon. Oils, &lc.
a I atlit r articles usually kept in that line.
•I’ KI.KD OYSTERS,by the kva.
NEW GOODS
AT WIN SHIP’S.
h > iiiairrilier grateful lor past lavors, resjiectfully |
it,:!’ ’ Httemum ol the trading community, t .
* ‘d iU'w gotafe, now opening at the store lor
►m*r “i i’ J i-1) VV Orr, on the I
, , “ “Hon Avenue and Cherry street, consisting
’ C ■ “
I *••'> )|||<| >l:,|,|r |, t -y Gonil,.
JTr k n 1U; ' I)Y - M ADE CLOTH I N(i, Hate
y 'n Cloths, Honoris, bfc, which he ,
UL-, “Y'lng as low as any other house iii the city j
~ h'*<‘poii baud a supnly of NEGRO SHOES,!
|a lM , i( r ’ 1 hisshop hi Forsyth, Monroe county,
f “tunnth ‘ mU{ Y- r, ** , tw* wishing to purchais*. will
‘’Rarest ly exsimmng his stes’k, Isrlore
<t **'’*♦* where
lute* i SVI 1 !’ at nil seasons ol the year for
’ Ifc ‘ f-SkiinuMt Thlloh .
Mtw„n ISAAC WINSHIP
‘““fl. oet , |47 2U tl
shoes: shoes::
I) Olio I* AI If bf bt mi nrtir!.* lioim*’ innntihirtur
’ “tl NEGRO SHOES, for —lr hy
A, . . , „ ISAAC WINHIIIP,
M i...,, . •’ A.D W Orr . aliiml Cotton Av. nur.
“.'•"t.ttll | M 7 ny „
Brtl , DRY goods
lO tWO olr AT U&EAT BAROAINS,
* l ai, imm ami om.yii |
| .‘j ,|, 'erLM , r i” tit w cloNing up his business, snd |
1 r *<hut ‘!}* *'*’ *° *Ma* remaining part ol his stivk J
frvm t net.) As much of my stock
, . ‘ “mity desirable goods can be had, and cue
\ b vj l r j<>M
-*ii Be kept alter the flint of January
h-* aft “mils f keajt ft* ('wth ! ‘
f, wnoMUPf
#eot||m Journal at# illcsscttgcr,
SHAD! SHAD!!
FYFE’S STORE, CHERRY STREET.
D “!!!?;; ,e fishingseason, a large supply of fresh
SHAD will lie daily received, direct from the
best fishery near Savannah, and will be sold wholesale
and retail, at reasonable priees ; all who wish to eat
good fish, will oblige me and themselves, by making a
purchase every day W FYFE.
Macon, Jan 12, 1848. 41 3m*
SHAD.
C 1 A. ELLS has commenced receiving SHAD
J • daily from Savannah, and will supply this mark
et—also send them to order in any quantity to all parts
of this State or Alabama. Country Pedlars supplyed
at a low rate, and we will serve them up at home, with
fine Oysters. Wild Game, and other fixtures, for all
customers when desired, and we hope to see many of
them ; lor Shad we have, and Shad we must sell.
Jail. 5, 1848 40
CANTON TEA COMPANY
Navi: appointed C. A. ELLS of Macon, agent
. for the sale of our Teas, which have acquired such
n wonderful popularity throughout the United States
over all other Tens imported into this country. All
kinds of our Teas arc put up in neat packages covered
with sheet lead, and sold at New York prices.
Dec 22 88 it < T C.
illat on t sisli Morr.
w.a.uan v it o f t •
COTTON A VENUE .
k)AA PACKAGES Fancy and Staple Dry Goods
| ‘•Ul” now opening, which will be sold cheaper than
! any other house South of New York.
Rich Silks
Caslmieres and de Laines
Rich embroidered Cashmeres
English and French Merinoes
English and Scotch Ginghuins
Rich de I ..aines at 25c
Fine Linen Handkerchiefs at 124 c
Check Cambric at 124 c
Irish Linens 50c
Heavy 7-8 Shirtings at Cfc
Red and White Flannels at 20 a 25c
Heavy Kerseys at 124 a 16c
Heavy ‘Picking at 124 c
Fine Bleached Shirting nt 124 c
Fine English do at 64c
Fine hem’d stitched Handkerchiefs, Embroidered Kid
Gloves, Silk and Cotton Hose, Rich Gala Plnids, Rich
Plaid Alpaccas, Rich Embroidered Muslins, new style
Embroidered Rohes, Fine Bombazines, Fine Alpaccas.
at 37fc. ; 10-4 and 12-4 bleached Sheeting, Fine Bea
Blankets. <Sr.c.
Oct. 6. 1847. 27tf
SILKS! SILKS!!
NOW OPENING
AT
BANCROFT’S,
“cotton avenue.”
THE richest and largest stock of Silks, ever before
offered in this market,
Rich Plaid Brocade Silks,
“ Satin Striped and Plaid,
Satin, Plaid Poult DeLoie,
Plain Gro De Swiss, 75 (ft 874 cents.
5-4 Black Gro De Rhine,
Black and Blue Black Satin.
Macon, Oct. 20, 1847. 29 ts
“Lbroidfrrd Cnsliuiercii.^
AAA DRESS Ptitternß of the latest styles of Em
broidered Cashmeres—small figure, Do. Rich
Mouslin De Laines, just received at
BANCROFT’S,
Oct 20. 29 ts Cotton Avenue.
BAGGING, ROPE, TWINE, &C.
k aAA PE’S. 44 and 45 inch Kentucky Bagging.
/V\J\J2QO “ 48
125“ 52 4 * . “
250 Coils Kentucky Rope.
1000 lbs three ply Bagging Twine.
2250 Sacks Salt
For sale by CHARLES CAMPBELL, &l CO.
Aug. 18, 1847. 20
*ivgar, Cofler, Ac.
1/1 HHDS. St. Croix Sugars,
1 U “ Porto Rico “
20 “ Cuba Mucovado do.
15 “ Prime New Orleans do.
25 Bbis. Crushed and Pulverized do
-20 Boxes Loaf (W and W ) do.
20 Hhds Sweet Cuba Molasses,
Just received and for sale by
GRAVES, WOOD, 6l CO
Nov 17 32 _
Tobacco. PigiiiK and Sunn.
OHO BOXES Tobacco, all grades,
-•UU 20,000 Cigars, various qualities,
1 bbl Maecoboy Snuff,
1 “ Scotch “
2 “ “ “ in bladders.
Mrs. Miller's fine cut Chewing Tobacco,
For sale by GRAVES, WOOD, CO.
Nov 17 33
Bagging. lto|M> smd ‘t wine.
LES Gunny Cloth,
120 Pieces Kentucky Bagging,
150 Coils Bale Rope,
2 Bales Twine,
Just received from New Orleans, and offered at low
est market price by GRAVES, WOOD, &. CO.
Novi 7 _ 33 __
KIOICM fiootls LflMMy Ac.
O CASES 3-4 Bleached Homespuns,
o 2 “ 7-8 “
5 “ 4-4 “ u
1 “ 5-4
1 ** 10-4 ‘* **
4 “ Irish Linens, assorted,
1 ** Extra fine do.
5 Pieces Pillow Case Linens,
5 “ Linen Sheetings,
2 Cases Blenched Jeans,
2 “ Colored Cambrics,
2 “ Black, Brown, ami Bleached Hollands,
15 Pieces 8-4, 10-4 Brown & Bleached Table Diaper,
Russia Diaper—Birds-eye Diaper,
100 Pieces Jaconets assorted,
100 “ Plaid and Checked Muslins, do.
50 “ Swiss Muslins and Victoria Lawns,
4 Cases Coats’ Thread,
4 “ Lee’s “
lo “ Clark’s “
200 “ Flax Thread, assorted numbers,
200 ‘’ Turkey Red, 6lc. &lc.
Now in store, and for sale by
GRAVES, WOOD, & CO.
Nov 17 33 _
Jo.ms, l liiimcls, At .
Q BALES R**<l Flannels, assorted qualities,
ej 2 cases White do do do
5 “ Jeans—Blue, Black and Brown,
1 “ All Plaids,
1 “ Canton Flannels,
Just received and for sale low
GRAVES, WOOD, & CO.
Nov 18 33
Cotton Yarn* and Osnabnigs.
TP HE undersigned, are Agents tor the sale of the
1 MILLEDGEVILLE STEAM FACTORY
YARNS
Also, for YARNS AND OSNABURGB from the
CURTRIGHT MANUFACTURING CO. Greens
boro', forsale by the bale, on the usual time, at Manu
facturer’s prices.
Miv |g 7 SCOTT, CARIIART A CO.
LADIES’ HALF GAITERS
J UST received. Indies’ Colored and Black Half
is. an.l !oi sale by
Sept 8, 1817 23 MIX &. KIRTLAND.
LADIES GAITER BOOTEES
I’ UST Received, Ladies’ coloved and black Gaiter
Bootees, nnd for sale by
VllX & KIRTLAND.
Aug. 18, 1847 20 _
LADIES’ TilD SLIPPFRB.
I UST received Ladies’ Fine Kid Slippers—forsale
hy MIX A KIRTLAND.
Sept 8. I” 17. 23
GENTLEMEIfB* GAITERS.
I UST Received, Gentlemen's colored and black
i . ssainert Gau rs, and for sale hy
MIX KIRTLAND.
Am* 18,tt47
SIGHT CHECK* on Charleston. S Carolina,
for sah* by C. DAY A CO.
Jn IS 11 3t
VIIV % NCKN on Cotton shipped to Savannah or
Char lesion.—Apply to C. DAY’ AGO.
Jan n G :
It l I I l \h LIFE IN*I It \NCE—AppHea
lf I tions received, and information regarding Life
Insurance, furnished hy CHAS. DAY A CO.
i * ■ 15 _____ J r ”
|> \GGI\G. 10 pieces Kentucky Bagging, superi
-13 or, Formic by CHAS DAY \ CO.
I >• <• i • 37 Jt
i \ / A few balra Iron
\ J iiin-t )U Factory, for sale hy
Nov3 31 REA Af COTTON.
Caution.
r|*i||K Publican* Hereby cautioned not to trade fern
I Note given hy me to William J. Howe, who was
noting !*• Agent for a Mr. Fsmbrough, of Monroe coun
ty. (ia. for f 125. pay aide the 25th December last lam
determined not to pay said note, unless compiled to
do so C. ROGERS
Jan 19 12 ‘ M
MACON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 9, 1848.
CHARLES XI. rREEJVIAN,
Cotton oivenue , next door above the “Ria Granite House,”
Has just opened a good Mock of
Sugars, Coffee, Teas, Flour, Bacou,
Stsiple and Fum y Dry Goods
Macon, April 1,1847. 4
NOTICE*
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!—The undersigned
having taken the Store on the comer of Cotton
Avenue and Cherry street, formerly (Ross’ Store,) ln*gs
leave to inform the citizens of Macon, and Planters,
that In* will constantly keep on hand an excellent stock
of Dry Good*, Groceries \ Provisions’of all
kinds, which he will sell at the lowest possible rates, be
ing perfectly contented with quick sales and small profits.
The public generally are respectfully requested, if they
want great bargains, to call upon him. Goods of all
kinds given in exchange lor all kinds of produce at
cash prices. H. N. PULSIrKR,
At PULSIFER’S enn he found at all times Tea,
Coffee, Sugar, Syrup, Molasses, Rice, Bacon, Lard,
Butter, Corn Meal,Grits, Flour, Mackerel, and Shad ot
the best quality, in quantities to suit purchasers, at the
lowest rates.
April 1, 1817. 31
LI 7| E—Just received and for sale 100 bbls. of first
rate Northern Lime by
Sept. 22,1847. 25 11. N. PULSIFER.
Macon Howling Saloon, Mulberry Street,
MACON, GA.
THE above well known and popular establishment,
having recently undergone a thorough repair, is
now unsurpassed by any thing of the kind in the South
ern country, and is open tor the reception of visitors du
ring the day and evenings. To businessmen, Planters,
Merchants and others, it a fiords a pleasant and agree
able place of innocent and healthy relaxation and a
muaement. ‘The above establishment is in the most
convenient part of the city, being on Mulberry street,
nearly midway between the Hotels, and in the imme
diate vicinity of business. The proprietor Hatters him
self that he has hitherto had the good fortune to give sat
isfaction iu the orderly management of the establish
ment, and assures the public that he will strictly en
force the observance of the same good order tor the
future. •
The Proprietor hopes that with these recommenda
tions and a strict attention to business, to merit the pat
ronage ofthopublie. E. E. BROWN.
Macon, Sept 1, 1847 22
Halts aml Straw Goods.
S> BELDEN, &. CO. 3L
HAV'E now on hand, direct from their Manufactory,
181, Waterstreet, New York
5 Cases Low Crown Drab Beavers, extra.,
5 “ Fashionable Drab Beavers, very fine,
1 Bale Panamas, a good article.
We will also be receiving for the Spring trade, the
latest styles of Straw Goode of every description, which
will be sold cheaper than ever before in this city.
Macon, Jan 5, 1848 40
Spring Siylc of Straw Goods.
a. BELDEN &. OC. %
HAVE now on hand direct from New York.
1 Bale Gent’s fine Panama Hats.
6 tlox Royfi “ “ “
f4 “ Gent s Pedale Rutland, new style.
3 “ do. Dunstables.
‘d •* China Pearl.
2 “ Fine Infant's and Misses Pedales.
2 “ “ Luton Straw.
4 “ Men’s and boy’s Pedales.
1 ’’ ‘* General Taylor, anew article.
1 “ “ Saw Tooth, very tine
50 “ Doc. men’s and boy’s common straw.
These goods were bought for cath, and will be sold
cheaper than any sold in this city at the old stand, late
George A. Kimberly’s Hat Store.
Macon, Feb. 2d 1848. 44
BALLS. PARTIES, WEDDINGS, &.C.
TH U subscriber is now prepared to furnish complete,
Bails, Parties, Weddings, Ac. on short notice,
anil in a style to warrant satisfaction, Cakes of all de
scriptions baked and warranted, in a superior style,
and always on hand for sale to families. A portion of
patronage is solicited, believing that satisfaction will
always be guaranteed.
_ , CHAS. H. FREEMAN.
Dec 1 35
IjtAMILY GROCERIES.—A good assortment
ron hand.and every thing in that line will be kepi
constantly on hand and of the bestquauity
_<_>ct 27 at C. 1L FREEMAN.
>73 XTR ACTS of Vanilla, Lemon, Nuttneg, Rose,
a and Bitter Almond, for flavoring Jellies, Pastry,
&c. For sale by CHS. H. FREEMAN,
Nov 3. 31 ts Cotton Avenue.
l.ofifantl Criisliediiiigiir stud Teas,
OF saperior quality. For sale by
J. SEYMOUR
oct 6 27
Nails. Ti'iice Chains sand Arps’
rs. /- KEGS Nails, 100 pair Trace Chains, and 6 doz
/ O en Axes. For sale by J. SEYMOUR
oct 6 27
Sutfur and CoSSee.
qC I HHDS. Porto Rico and Muscovado Sugars, 100
/Cl U bags Rio and Laguyta Coffee. For sale on very
reasonable terms, by J. SEYMOUR
oct6 27
SUGARS. —10,000 Patente Segars. a favorite arti
cle, 15,000 Principe Barries and Perez, 12,000 La
Lealtad, and 5000 Datna Blancha Regalias, warranted
Senuine Spanidi, from the New York Custom House
ust received and for sale by
Jan la 42 T. C. DEMPSEY.
COGNAC BRAN l)Y.—2 quarter pipes genuine,
1845, just received by T. C. DEMPSEY.
Jan 19 42
\ LBANY CREAM ALE—2O barrels and 15
S\ half barrels Taylops celebrated Ale. iron bound.
just received by T. C. DEMPSEY.
Jan 19 42
BOXES Fresh Cheese, 20 bbls N O Sugar
OU Just received by T. C. DEMPSEY.
Jan 19 42
r EIGHTH Casks Asseignette Brandy,
tJ 20,000 Regalia and Empreasa Spanish Segars,
40 boxes and half boxes fresh Raisins,
50 half bbls Butter, Soda and Sugar Crackers, just
received by T. C. DEMPSEY.
Jan 5 40
DRESS GOOOS—Rich
Plain and Colored Cashmeres, Merinos, Lama
Cloths, Abasyiiiau Stripes and Plaids, Orleans Lusters,
Muslin De Laines, Alpaccas and Bombazines, all ot
which are offered at unheard of low prices at
THE PEOPLE'S STORE
Nov l 7 33 ts
BROAD 4 1.0 I II s, Casstmeres. Kentucky Jeans
Vestings, Negro Kerseys, Blankets, &c. See. low
er than ever, at THE PEOPLE'S STORE.
Nov 17 33 ts
I ) EHSO.NS wishing to buy Dry Goods low, ore cor-
J 7 dially invited to call at the People’s Store.
JOHN W. CLARK.
Nov 17, 1847. 33 if
QPECTACI.es, SPECTAt U I- ai-
IO nicted with detected or impaired vision, tire re
spectfully tnvi'.ed to call and examine n new and impro
ved article of Spectacle Glass (lor which the suliscrib
ers are sole agents) set iu the best Gold ami Silver
lrate.es. B L. BURNETT.
Nov 3 31
rpoILET and SHAVING SOAPS.—Superior soaps
J ami Perfumery—just received and for sale hy
Nov 3 31 B. L BURNETT.
Note p \pee, i
Motto Seals, nnd a great variety of new fancy nr
tide*— |u*t opened and for sale at the lowest prices by
No* 3 31 It L Bl KM. 11
MOI(OL<M;Y— Watehes of every •les< , ription
. mwired nnd warranted to keeit gmnl time, or the
cash refunded by B. L BURNETT.
Nov 3 31
SOLAR I\M l‘ l. -it l
and HruAl'hainber Candlestick*, for sale hy
Nov 3 31 B. L BURNETT
l it *|’OON*
eeived and for sale by
Nov 3 31 B I. BURNETT.
IJL YTED W \RBr—Elegant Plated Castor*.
I Fniit Basket*, Waiters, Candlesticks, Hnulfer* and
Trays, Cium, Ate.—just opened and for sale by
Nov 3 31 B L. EUR NETT.
■1 NG I.l*ll IIK ITT %SI \ WA H E.—Dixon
and Son’s best English Pntianin Uofler and Tea
Pot* ami in full seta—just received and for sale by
Nv 3 31 B L BURNETT
L)IATKD MPOONN AMI FORKS. Back*
i Imon I loans!, Cherkiuen, S’ pist r- < • ;\<d and
tor sale hy H L BURNETT
Novi :i
FOR SALE.
£THE Building on fecund Htreet. fonnerlv
cupied as the Georgia Messriigcr CMlice.—Anpljr
to 8. ROBL.
Macon, Bept, 22. 1847 25
Fresh (iardeu Seeds,
Front LiindtiMlTs Bnidnis.
\ LARGE lot of the above seeds just reoeived.be
ing more costly and belter than any other seeds
sold.—Merchants and Families should *ivy them the
preference, as the priee will be as low as of the ordina
ry seeds sold And frequently worthless. MST Land- ‘
reth’s Seeds supplied, wholesale and retail, by
J. 11. & W. S. ELLIS. Druggists,
Opposite Washington Hall.
Macon, !)••• i l i
TO GARDENERS AND PLANTERS.
Lundreth’s Hural Register mid Almanac,
FOR 1848.
CIONTAINING monthly directions for Fanning and
l Gardening—the composition of various manures
valuable to Planters—a description of the varieties of
fruits and the soil and cultivation—illustrated hy beau
tiful plates.—Directions for Flower Gardens. Green
Houses, Fences, &c.—A description of the diseases of
Live Stock and the cure. Also, containing a correct
Almanac for all the States. Every family should have
a copy—Price 15 cents. For sale by
J. IL & W. S ELLIS,
Ojxpvsilc Washington Hall.
Macon, Dec 1 35
NEW DRUG STORE,
PERRY, GA.
Dl. W. n. TOWNSBNI) lias recently opened,
and will keep constantlv on hand, a lull assort
ment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,
Patent Medicines,Perfumery,Soaps, Stationery, Brush
es of all kinds, Paints, Oils, Varnish. Glass and such
other articles as are usually kept by Druggists All of
which have been carefully selected, and ar** warranted
to be of a superior quality—and which he will sell on os
favorable terms as they can be procured in the State.—
He confidently trusts that he will be able to render full
satisfaction to all who may favor him with their pn-
I tronage.
N. B. Wines and Brandt, of a superior quality,
will be kept on hand, for medicinal purposes only,
January 19, 1848. 42 3ih
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
THOUBORNU New York Just receiv
-1 ed by GEORGE PAYNE,
Druggist, under Fiftyd House.
Jan 19 42 ts
Macon Steam Will*
jfIHE Subscriber is now ready to supply the citizens
| J. of Macon and vicinity, with very superior CORN
MEAL, bolted or unbolted: also, lioinony and Grits
of all sizes, made of selected corn.
JAMES VAN VALKENBITRGH.
Jartuary 5 40 ts f
Com nnd Wliral
TTT ANTED at the Macon Steam Mills The highest
\\ prices will Ik* paid in Cash, for Com &, Wheat,
also a few bushels of Peas will find a purchaser at the
above Mills. Jan 5. 40 ts
tiiurclcife Sct'ds,
FLOWER AND GRASS SEEDS,
13 ITTl T T up by the Society of Shaking Quakers, Enfield,
Comieclicut, —warranted fresh, wholesale and re
tail, by W. FREEMAN, Agent,
Cherry Street. Macon.
Jan 5 40
Preserves.
ASrLiENl>ll> lot rtf Prcscivea, of all kinds, pui
up expresslv for the Subneriljer, and warranted
fine and no mistake. Just received by
W. FREEMAN.
Jan 19 42 ts
India Knbbcr Goods.
\ LARGE assortment, wholesale and retail, viz
Wallets, Purses, Teething Rings, Sportsmen’
Bottles. Parlor Balls, Leggms, Saddle Bags, Ove
Coats, &c. W. FREEMAN,
Cherry Street, Macon.
Jan 5 40
llsirdware and ( iitlcry.
The Subscriber offers for sale, the following articles :
r a GROSS Knives and Forks,
OU 10 do. Desert do. do.
H) setts do. do. containing 51 pieces,
200 dozen Pocket and Pen Knives,
25 do. Knob Locks, 5,6, 7 and 8 inches,
25 do. Stock do. 10 and 12 do.
1000 gross Wood Screws from 3-8 to 4 inches,
Also, an assortment of Hand Saws, Drawing knives,
Planes of all kinds. Augers, Gimblets, Plane Irons,
Tea Kettles, Sauce Pans, Buggy Springs and Axels
Mill Irons and Mill Saws, Brass and Iron Shovels and
Tongs and Brass Fenders. Shot Guns and Rules, 50
dozen CoUhns’ Axes and Hatchets, also, 200 Boxes
Tin Plate 1-3 x, and 2000 lbs. Iron Wire.
E. B. W EED.
Jan 19, 42 ts
Blarkfeinitirt Tool*.
on BLACKSMITH’S Bellows, 28, 30, 32,34 and
OU 36 inches,
25 Foster’s Anvils,
50 Bright Faced Vices,
20 “ Cotter keyed do.
1000 lbs Hammers. Forsale by E. B. WEED.
Jan 19 42 ts
Plough*.
qrv SIX inch Ploughs,
uU 20 7 do. do.
50 No. 11 Freeborn’s do.
50 No. 10 do. do.
Also an assortment of Side-hill, Sub-soil, Self-sharp
ening Ploughs. For sale by E. B. WEED.
Jan 19 42 ts
I\uil* it ml Hollow Ware.
oaa KEGS Nails,
OUU 5 Tons Philadelphia Hollow Ware, consist
ing of Pots, Ovens and Spiders. For sale by
Jan 10, 43 and E B wED
Iron.
j pr TONS assorted Swedes Iron 1-4 to 12 inches
I tJ wide,
Also, an assortment of square and round do. from
1-4 to 3 inches
500 lbs. Nail Rods,
1000 Uw. Sheet Iron For sale by
Jan 19, 42 ts E.. B. WEED.
rUMBit PIAftOBn
JUST received from J. Clnckering,
ffXT^Nmm
I! t x I*inan’s jEolian attachment.) Lemuel Gil
bert and others, a fine assortment ot PIANO FORTES.
The long and well known reputation of these instru
ments, precludes the necessity of pulling ; in a few days
we shall have a sample of Pianos from the factory of
David J. Van Winkle, which received the flattering
notice in this paper of last week, and wil! take pleas
ure in showing and selling as many an the people wish,
on the most reasonable terms W e have u general as
sortment of wohl and brass instruments ot all descrip
tion*. Fashionable music instruction IsHiks lor Piano,
Guitar, Flute and Violin, Violin and Guitar Stung*,
Ate. &lc , Gold and Silver Watches of the finest qual
j ny, Jewelry, Silver Spoons of pure silver, Castors,
Candlesticks, Girandoles, Lamps, ac.
Watches and Clocks repaired in I lie most perfect
manner, and warranted Thankful for [Mist tu\or*,
we hope to receive a share of public patronage, for
which we will give value received
BRUNO A VIRGINS.
Macon, Jan 12 41 6m
l*i;ino loins.
rrMIE subacrilier re*|>ecttully informs the citizens of
| Georgia, that he has the A. • * tot tin sail ol
PIANOS from a manufactory in New York—the arti
cle offered, is ot tilt* best woikmanship and materials,
and the latest style, very BU|erior at low prices.—
prisons wishing to purchase, can see one of these in
struments at the Mitwerdier’* residence.
JAMES VAN VALKENBURGII
Macon, Jsn 5, 1848. 40 ts
Please Take IToticc.
MTHAT the ‘ThomitMillt* House* Will
be removed ou the first day of January IM|H,
to the Hotel formerly occupied byt’oL. AT
KINSON .where the undersigned will be hap
py to nrr his former Customers, and a* many new one*
as w ill honor him with their calls. He il-itter* himself
that five year*’ experience ha* made him well acquaint
ed with the duties of a Land I*ord. Ill* stables will !>e
supplied with Com and Fodder,and every attention will
lie paid to the comfort of hi* Guesi—Please enquire for
the “THOMASVILLE HOUSE ”
THOM AH SI M MONS
Thomasville, Ga., Dec. 29, 1847. 3m39.
ftollre lo BMtldcrw.
SEALED Proposals will be received by the under
_ signed Commissioner*, until the 15th day ol FEB
RUARY next, for the erection in the town >! IVrry,
II —ton iv td i FIRE PR( Ol I I ILDING, N
hy 23 leet, With 16 i• * i w ill* '% • usrda
Olliers A nartienlar description of said Building ran
tie fm l hy railing on William II Miller, in I'eiry.—
Bond and security W'dl be required of the Contractor,
tor a faithful performance of the work.
JOHN KILLKN, j
WM II MILLER | Commissioner*
T. M FURLOW, )
Jan 19. 42 4t
GARDEN SEEDS,
Ur ARR ANTED the growth of 1*47, from the cel
ebrated Wethersfield Seed Gardener*, and are
inferior ‘o mine brought to this market. Ju*t received
and lor sale, at the Drug Store of
SHOT WELL &. GILBERT.
I Jan 19 19 It
E. F. PARK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
HAWKINS VILLE, GA.
Jan 26 43 ts
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.
THE subscriber, having removed from the
kn——Warehouse occupied hy him lant year, and
taken that lona known as Gray es’ Wakeuou.>e,
op|MNUtc to Graves, Mood kV Co’s. Store, re*|>ectfully
tender* his thank* to his former patrons and mends, and
solicits a continuance ot their patronage, with the assur
ance that he will devote hi* whole turn*and spare no et
orts to promote their inn rest. Liberal advances will
lie made to those who require them ; nnd order* for
B AGGING, ROPE and TWINE,ana other Merchan
dize, promptly filled on the most reasonable terms.
„ IQI GEO. JEWETT.
May 18th, 1847. 7
HARDEMAN Sc HAMILTON,
ri att -lloit'c and <’omiuiNitii>a Hcrt liiiuik,
MACON,
HAMILTON Sc HARDEMAN,
Factors aud C.'oinmission Mcrchauts 9
SAVANNAH,
I WILL give prompt attention to the sale of
Cotton and Louutry produce, a* well a* to
the filling of order* for Bugging, Rope, and
family supplies Sept 29. 26 ts
ROBERT A. ALLEN,
Factor and Commission Merchant,
No. 112, Hay Street, Savannah, Geo.
WILL attend ntricily to the storm.- < nd hjiu* of
v v l otton, Corn, Flour, and other proJ i ’ , ondwol
make liberal cash utlvunccs on good* consigned to hi*
House.
&KFKRRNCKS.—Mr. J nines A. Nisbet,’
E. B. Weed,
J. H R. Washington, Nacon.
Graves, Wood &. Cos.,
Dye & Robertson, Augusta.
Branon 6l Young, Marietta.
Dr. George F. Pierce, Sparta.
July 21, 1847. l y l6
HOLT 6l ROBERSON.
FACTORS AND GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS, Savaunali Georgia,
II liSPECTFI LLY tender their services to their
I V friends nnd the public. Having been actively en
gaged in this brunch of business for several years past,
their actual experience and observation ha* afforded
, them every opportunity of becoming perfectly familiiar
with the duties and responsibilities attending itso|iera
tions. Their personal attention will be given to sales
ofCOTTON AND ALL OTHER PRODUCE con
signed to their care, also to executing orders for BAG
GING. BALE ROPE, FAMILY AND PLANT
ATION SUPPLIES, at the lowest Prices.
Their charges will be as few aud reasonable ns the
actual cost can be made, by strict economy, with fiicil
itics for Storing, Weighing, &c., winch are not surpass
ed in the city. They hope by continued application and ,
personal attention, to promote the interest, aud give sat
isfaction to those confiding business to their care.
ASA HOLT,
Jfopt 8,6m23 W B ROBERSON.
Savannah Dying Establishment.
\ ION HASERICK brjuileave to inform d*. iti
i l zen* of MACON, nnd the up country generally,
that he has made extensive prepamtion# for DYING and
CLEANSING Ladies’ Silk and woolen Dresses, Shawl*
&e. Slc. His colon, particularly Black, Maroon and
Brown, will he warranted equal w any that can be pro
duced in the United State*. Gentlemen’* Garments
Renovated, Dyed, and warranted not to soil either the
skin or the whitest linen. Prices moderate. Articles
left at the Store of Mr. C. A. Ells, next door to the
Washington Hall, Macon, will be promptly forwarded,
and returned with despatch.
April 21, 1847. i y 3
CAirs BAAUEKKIOTI PE GALLERY,
APOLLO HALL.
M. C’ARY would resjjectfully give notice that
• he i* at all times prepared to execute likenesses
|of from one to fifteen persons upon a plate. Mr. C. is
i confident that for distinctness of outline and beauty, his
picture* are unequalled in this country.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE.
A fine assortment of Cameras, Plate* of almost ev
ery brand, Cases and Chemicals.
Thorough instruction given in the art, and ordinary
j operative* might mve themselves much trouble and
i perplexity, by adopting his system of taking pictures.
Jan 12 tf
DE LOACHE & WXDCOXSON,
M M\3 Manufacturer* nnd Dealer* in
CARRIAGES AND HARNESS
V.V OF EVER V DESCRIPTION,
Mulberry Street, Macon , Georgia.
I De L. & W. have constantly for sale, on the fiest terms,
RLIPTIC SPRINGS, AXELS, STEPS. BANDS,
LAMPS, COACH LACE. —PATENT AND TOP LEATHER,
Tinted and Japanned Harness Mountings,
Faints, Otis, Varnish, &c.
March 10, 1847.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Yjyife- ; THi: Kubscribeni will rail a ilaily line
’ l-. . 1 1 Coaches and flacks to connect with
the Cats both ways, from Forsyth lo the
Indian Springs, commencing Ironi the lirst of June, or
I sooner it necessary. HUGH KNOX
| WM C. JONES
I IV S. The siilfflcriher is still carrying on the Livery
Stable Imsmess iii Forsyth, in all tm dirlerent branches,
and is prepared to do any kind of business that may oi
ler itself in that line.
WILLIAM C. JONES.
Forsyth, Jan lit) 43 ts
LAND UX BAKER AND LEE.
IST DISTRICT BAKER COUNTY.
No. GO, 850 acres. |No. 108, 850 “
“ 95, 850 “ “ 108, 850 “
“ 97, 850 “ •• 138, 850 “
“ g 1!, 250 *• 141, 250 “
“ 101, 850 “ 177, 250 “
Seventh Dwtrict Baker
No. 90, 850 acres.
Eighth District Baker.
No. 28 250 .ores. tNo. 98, 25J acres.
Ninth District Baker.
No. IG9, 250 acres. I No. 369, 250 ncrers.
” 172, 550 “ - 378, 250 ••
“ 388, 850 “ I “ 379, 250 “
“ 3*9, 250 “ j “ 414, 250 “
“ 333, 250 “ |
Tenth District Baker.
No. 45, 250 acres I No. 47, 250 acres.
- 46, 250 “ j
FIRST DISTRICT LEE COUNTY.
No. 44 2021 acres. INo. 160 8021 acres.
” 87 2021 “ •• 168 2021 “
“ 105 2021 “ * 163 2021 “
M 130 3031 “ I
Second District t*e.
No. 29, acre* (No. 52, 30t| acre*.
I'weljth District Lee.
No. 198, 9024 acre* No. 901, 202* “
Thirteenth District Lee.
No. 4, 2021 acre*. [No. 231’, 202* acres.
•* 181, 3024 “ I
Fourteenth District Lee.
No. 35, 2024 acres. I No. 119, 2**24 acres.
< . 144, 9034 ”
“ 65, 3024 “ I*’ 146, 3024 M
•* 77 , 9034 “ j 44 198, 2U24 44
• 4 113, 2024 44
For mile, by C. DAY & CO.
I 1 1 Ml j
liHinlN ill linker, Dooly, her and Fatly lor
N 339,7 th District Early, now Baker, a vnluable
lot; No. 67,96 th Di. Early ; No. 130, Bth Dm. I>Mly:
I No 95, sth Dm Iknily; No 213, 13th District of Lee.
j Vmit or apply to the Subwrife r at flatntondalr T. O.
j (50 mite station Central Railroad) Hcnven Cos .Ga.
i One u| tin* above lots m near Hnwkinsville ; one near
Traveller* Rest; one near Stnrkville
Sept k 1817 !y2l W ILLIS YOUNG
1)01 \roi>. ,
large barrel* fine order, for sale by
Jan 26 43 C. A ELLS
HICK —Th* prettiest article ever In Maoon, for
, rale by C. A ELLS.
Jan 23 IJ
A1 \CKKHIfiL. -No I, m barrel* halve* and
.▼ Ii few, In wittily u . fi -r sale h)
Jwn 26 4.7 C A ELLS
Ail I Riefi Mu-ini lie Lame*. t r **le nt 25
t/U cent* per yard, by J. MUR DOCK.
Nov 3,1847. 31 ts
lllnnltt*!*, hriM'ja, Ar. At*
I UST received, * large lot ol heavy H and 9 1-4 Ne
gro Blanket* of (test quality, aU>, heavy cable tViat
Negro Kerney*. which will lie no|J low , bv
J Ml RDOCK
gr /\ BBLS. New Or lean* Mofona-s, for ale by
OU S F DICKINSON A CO.
Jib 23 1,1
I Dipklnaun A *
CASH, will aell tlie remainder of 11u c t<ckol
P DRY GOODS and Hardware very low
Jan 23 43
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Spirit of the Times
A Yankee in h Shower Hath.
Kind render, did you ever take n shower hath! I
mean a right cold one, and in cold weather ! If you
have , you will know how to appreciate the footing* of
my friend, ‘j om C , upon the momentous occasion
of hi* first shower hath, in the city of Boston, nnd
month of March, 181—.
Tom C—— hail* from n long way “Down Erast,” or,
os he used himself to any, he “was brought up a* near
sunrise a* he could gut without burning, and where the
woods were so thick the moon couldn’t rise without help”
He stands six feet two natural, and *ix feet six when lie
stretches. His breadth is not quite in proportion, al
though In* bones were gotten up loragiunt. Had they
been fairly covered witn flesh, lu* would have been
invaluable to “Barnum.” The truth is, Tom was very’
lean indeed, nnd hi; leanness annoyed him exeeuding
ly. Hi* clothes would la* open at the elbows and knees
in half the time of those of hi* fatter fellows, and Torn
vowed to get i'at, if only for the sake of economy.
Some kind friend recommended the Gymnasium as
likely to be beneficial, nnd Tom forthwith enrolled
himself nt Bheridnn’s. It was there I first met him,
and a right good fellow, with plenty of tun nnd wit in
him, he proved to be, in despite of his unpromising ex
terior.
Among the gymnasts, Dr. W wns conspicu
ous, not only for his skill in all athletic feats, but also
for lu* beautiful, compact form, uud superabundant
muscle. When he “p fled,” his arms nnd cheat look
ed smooth n* n woman’s, nnd yd a* muscular ar those
ora “pocket Hercules.”
How our Tom envied the Dr.! Many questions did
he put to him about regimen, exercise, &.c. &<• , and
Uieir ellect in producing flesh on the human frame.—
The Dr. attributed lus redundancy to plenty of exer
cise, plenty to eat, and above all, lotlie daily uae of the
shower bath.
“Waal,” said Tom one day, with h ; s inimitable
drawl, ‘Tin aure I’ve skinned up and down these lad
der* nnd rope* loiigenufi'; a* loi eating, ’taint tube
expected that one man cun eat muff to fatten such an
all tired skeleton as mine. I wish I may be darned if* 1
don’t try that shower bath,you tell so muclmboul.”
A* Toni aud 1 were a* thick as two such thin men
could be, 1 volunteered to show him where he could
get one in short order. We accordingly started tor the
United States Hotel, then called Texas in the base
ment story of this house were a large number ot both
•Ng rooms, fitted up with hot, cold and shower baths.
r l he latter were temporary wooden loxe* standing on
end, with door* bolting on the inside, and a very capa
cious showering apparatus in the top.
1 went in to take a warm bath, while Tom made
ready for hi* cold one iu the next room. A* the parti
tions were very thin, 1 overheard him soliloquising
something after this fashion—
*'Waul, now, that upright coffin with holes iu the
bottom, and asicve in the top. may pass fora shower
bath here, but I guess if we had it Down East, twouldn’t
be long afore we had it sot for eels! Blast the thing!
wonder hw it works? Here, you Susan,Sally,what’s
your name ?” calling to the servant girl, “just cum
here and show me how the critter work*. 1 don't sec
no shower.”
‘Uh my !” cried the girl, “Don’t you know how?
Why ! ’tus easy enuff! You pull this here string, and I
guess you’ll see a shower, and feel it too.”
lorn, who stood outside, caught hold of the string,
and before the girl could interfere, gave it a tremendous
pull, when down came a deluge of water, spattering
them, and swimming the carpet.
“'lliere, now you see !” said the girl indignantly.
“ Ye*, l see now,” replied Tom very coolly.
All fhis amused me considerably, but 1 had a presen
timent that the tun wns not finished.
Tom adjourned to the room on the other side of mine,
und the girl to wiping up the carpet. Before Tom
hnd gotten ready to enter his hath, 1 wns out of nine
and nearly dressed. All had been still in his room for
several minutes, except an occasional muttering of dis
connected sentences, <*uch as—
nt oiitlcr wliat there is about this to fatten a man.—
Never heard that Noah was very fat, and he took one
for forty day*. Mighty small place to stuff my car
case into. Guess there isn’t much danger of the wa
ter* coming up high enuff to drown me. Wonder
it ’twill fell any thing as that blasted shower did down
tu Bath last summer, &c. &10.
| 1 heard him alter stepping ;::to his closet, shut the
! door, which he carefully bolted ; at. 1 the next minute
there came a crashing “ slum-bung “ on the duor that
made the house shake, followed by the most terrific
scream* and shout* of “Oh! oh ! Oh Lord ! Oh ! oh!
1 hunder and lightning 1 Murder! Fire! Water! Let
me out! I’m drowning ! Help! lor God’s sake, help ! ’
and ending by calling on me vociferously.
in an instant not only I, but every servant and nil
others within hearing, male and female, were m the
room. Although he had not ceased shouting, nothing
was to be seen of Tom, but in the centre oi the floor
laid the shower both, door downwards, nnd the whole
atiinr absolutely yumpi;ig from Tom s superhuman ef
fort;, to relieve himself. We rolled it over, the door
flew open, and out tumbled the most astounding muss
ol arms, legs, and body ever presented to the astonish
ed gaze ot human eyes
One moment was given to astonishment; the next
the women scanqiered, and then mortal risible* could
stand it no longer.
We rolled on the floor in little abort of convulsions.
I om raised himself up, too happy in his fancied escape
to !>e very a u,ry at u*, but striving to assume some dig
nity. Dignity from such a figure, in such a plight! !
V\e roared louder than ever, and Tom finding it was
oi no u*e, joined in the chorus, until we were compel
led to stop from sheer exhaustion.
He then—having hustled on a part of his garments
—answered our repeated enquiries of “how it hap
pened ?”
“ Why, yon see, when I got into that infernal man
trap there, 1 bolted the does, ami then it took me some
time to screw up my courage. I knew it was all-fired
cold, and so I thought I would brii.g down the shower
a little at a time. Waal, you see, f pulled the string—
conoam it—kinder softly, alnjut an inch tu once. I
had my shoulders drawn up, ny head down, my eyes
and teeth shut, and 1 gave it another little pull, when
kerchouse ! came a hull ocean of ice -water, right slap
ou my head, blinding me, taking away my breath,
and tairly quackling me. 1 made one jump for the
door, but tiie plguv thing was boiled, and over went
the hull machine kerslap on the floor ! Then 1 got
frightened, and thought 1 was drowning sure enuff—
Maybe 1 didn’t sing out and try to strike out, but
’twarnt no use. 1 filled the machine so frill, 1 couldn’t
stir enuff only to knock all the skin off my knee* and el
bows. Just then you cauie in and let me out, and you
know a'l the rest. Pluguenation take the shower bath !
1 wouldn’t take another if'twaato make me as fat as
Daddy Lambert.”
Nor has poor Tom to this day, but remains n perfect
Calvin Edsoii on a mammoth scale. Cheval.
Mrt.jor Dim mug’* Despatches*
(trivateJ
To JAMES K POLK, President of the United
States of America, Mexico, Afc.
City of Mexico, annexed U. S. Dec. 30,1847.
Dear Colonel: 1 feel a good deal anxious to hear
how you are getting along there to home, and I ’spose
you are full a* anxious to know how we are going il out
here. I got your message to Congress, and their first
three days’ doing*, and that’* the the last I’ve hearn.
When llbuud the Whigs had tairly carried the House
I see in a moment there was a bad time ahead tor us.—
Says I, look out lor squalls; the old ship will have a
rough time of it this winter. 1 hnd a good mind to come
right home to help sum hy the helm, for 1 knew you
would need me.| But then 1 sec at once tliat wouldn't do
for our officers have a dreadful snarl here,and 1 should’m
dare to leave till things is settled, for fear the annexiu
would ail go hack again, and we should lose our two
yeurs’ work. Boas i can’t come—all 1 can do is to give
my notions about things a little by way of advice.
1 see how ’twill be ; tfie House wil be quarreii ig with
you all winter they’ll be asking you all the hard ques
tions they cun tliuik of, and all the tune prying into your
secrets about tlie war and annexin. Audi don’t be
lieve the Senate will be* a copper letter. Tis true there
nmtso ninny Whigs there but there’s them there that is
f ilia* had You never can do any thing with Mr. Cal
houn, you know he always splits every thing in two even
to a hair, and the most he'll ever do for u* about this
annexin busineas will be to spin off a little piece of
Mexico. If he fimls out we ure annexin tne whole of
it, he'll fight agin u* till all is blue. Then there's Col.
Bunion, 1 don’t think is a whit better than Mr. Calhoun.
You don't know what a fuss he made when we took in
Texas, because we sot out to take iu a little strip of Mex
ico with it only a reasonable strip, too, jest on our side
of the liver, so a* to make square work ofit. Col. Ben
ton’s ebenezer was right up about it; he said it <! 1 n’t
belong to u*. and it didn't belong to T‘xa* and wu had
no right to it, and shouldn't : . <ch it. Now if he lias
made such abi < about thntli"!” Hp u- side of
the river, lie'll be likely to raise Ned and turn up Jack
if he finds out we have a notion of aum xin the whole
of Mexico. And he's a terrible enemy to have, I can
tell you ; l don’t believe there's another man in the coun
try that cm look down opposition equal to him. Now
with such men n* these in the Senate, beside all the
thunder of YY'ebstcr, and all the persusdin ofCrittendeti,
how are you going to get along ! t think there's tio way
lor us to gut along nnfr- hut to keep such men in the dark.
Keep coaxing tlie money out of cin to conquer n piece,
hut never let em mistrust that wa intend to conquer the
whole. We must look one way til the time and row
’lother. 1 know you'll have • hard tune ofil, for Con
g-rss wiU keep diving into you all tits tuno with this
VOL. XXV.—No 45.
qn -Mum and that, and pryin into all the secrets abo,
th war, and want to know what orders yon give to t
out hem in Mexico, ami what the armies are < ling t
and > and where all the money goes to, and a thou-ni
things that they've no husines with. Now, w , nth <y
keep coining to you with these ugly questions ’ , ,
the only aate way for yoa to shot your muut i ig r ..
mid keep a siifT upper lip, and not aay aw - J Vi .
do pray be careful what you tell togood old
tor you know he never could keep hia in ~ _
I'here'aaome doge, you know, that always !i ;th
wrong time and frighten awuy th* gi m y„ ,
never can train etn to keep still when they” .e : ,t t , _
Vou remember, more than two years ago, I, . ■th
war begun, w hen you was laying out the w n
ly and carelnlly.and getting your ships roup ) i . tli Pi
ciliu, anil giving the officers their orders to
and wait till the train was touched nn this sid •, mi 1 u
moment they heard the first sound of the war ‘to. , I
California, and annex it, and hold on to i , , to *
we found tlie people wouldn’t let the war pa on, we
could come to a settlement, and each side li I wa it
they had got—you remember how Mr. it.cln
got so full OI the matter that he liked to Mowed ti,
whole business up by letting on about the ,•, ..pieat of
Mexico. A little more sued carelessness at to it tin. ■
would a been likely to upset our whole kittle of sud we
might a lost California, and Santa Fe, and lik ly enough
even that little strip on our aide of the river jin Trx
as. And as for the whole of Mexico, our jig would a
been up at once ; we might a whistled for it i,u dooms
day but ‘twouldn't come.
I think you did right to make believe in your mes
sage that you had no idea of conquering the woo. ut
Mexico. I don't believe it would be sate to tak ■ tint
ground till the work is all done. The peopi ■ of our
country are too skittish yet about conquering’ i>. icoun
iries ; they haint got use to it. And for this i .. „i you
will have to be very firm with Congress,and not let ent
crow-question you too close, and get you into a both
Call upon them boldly for large armies, and ;i . : . mil
lions of money the mints can make, and all that Walk
er can borrow, and tellem you are digging into the vua’
parts of Mexico to gel that five millions she ewes us
Iftheyask il Mr. Tyler didn't offer to give up that
live millions to Mexico to pay her for oar taking Texas
without her leave,jest shet your mouth up.
It they ask you il we hadift ought to give that five mil
lions to Mexico lor that strip on our side of the river ilia’
V’ li sent Ceil. Taylor to take without leave, j est sa
Vcur mouth up.
If they ask you if Mr. Trist didn't offer to ,*., j,,
that five millions to Mexico and pay her ta
liunsmoreifsiie woulln’ttry toget back Cr ~ .
New Mexico, that you had taken from her with
her leave,jest shet your mouth up.
II they ask you what upon earth you can want no /
ot a hundred thousand soldiers in Mexico, a,ii u hun
dred millions of dollars a year for spending m.eiey ,
open your lips carefully a little ways, and t-i! etn you
arc digging into the vital parts of Mexico to g"t that
five millions she owes us.
Then shet your mouth right up again, an Ike -pu
shet, and 1 guess you’ll be sale. Don’t be afr.id of em :
they can’t pry your mouth open if they shout :.y ; and
I guess that Will pacify etn till we gel the wo:k td don.
and Mexico all annexed. Then you can step up to em
boldly and tell em you have made the gre.ii, i.argaiu
that any body ever made on this airth; you hnv th .
whole of Mexico, people and all for five midio . ot dol
lars, which is only about fifty cents a head Ii ~ p.-.,.
pie, and the lands and the gold mines th; in f
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1 m persuaded it will make the greatest in ‘ of you
that ever lived : • greater than Wauhnig h
son, or any body else The woild will then
gieat things wns Washington t lie only el I!i
country and built up a Republic; but there sC*
Tolk, he conquered a country and annex - J a K , übhe.”
I'm so sure it will come to tins that I wish you . ,J -
thoir selling up tiiat great Washington ’. ,i,i
tiiere in the c : ty of Washington, for that i m.i ■:::
ought to Is* raised to you yet, and the money’ , i p
saved lor that purpose. I don’t know how you can t *
tie work goin on, unless, you can make it eu-that *.
comes under the heuj of internal impruv ... .
then you might slop it constitutionally. A :; * ,
worth trying for. Nevermind the platting *1 i’,-.
s-are-crow links, who make such a fuss an 1 ... ;
be the destruction of the United States if y , ,
tlexc \\ hat if it should ? Vou woui i : . .• ,
■hove Wu si ling 11 *n and he remeinberej lo -
history books tells us that the name of the ni l vv ~i bu.li
the first g ieat temple to Diana at Ephe-u „
forgotten ; nobody knows who he was ; but t in.* o;
the man who Sot fire to it and burnt it dow.i , .1 ...
all the histones down to this day. So in tin- _ I ; -
nexin bus,ness of youm ;if you should set I to ti.
great temple flint Washington built, and bu
don’t be afrnid but wlint your name will five i , h ■.,
of history full as long as Washington's.
But I’ve writ so much already, that I haven't ro , ,i to
say but a word or two about matters here, We ke* ,
pushing ihe business here ; we’ve got pretty well tltroug.,
the vital liarts ol the country, and the army base ~v
commenced spreading out and turning square is But
we haven’t neur enough to spread all over the country
yet without leaving them too scattering. 1 hope you will
hurry on the thirty thousanj more men that you prom
ised,as fast as possible ; that would make us nar a
hundred lhou c aud strong ; enough to spread out squ ,t
----teis into sll parts of the country, and the aim-xin busi
ness would be pretiy mucli over. That is, the annexin
of Mexico; and 1 take it yuu'll give us a holv lay and
let us rest a few mouths before we hitch on the next
country down south. And,besides, we shill needtha*
holyday to see about electing you President another
term ; for you'll have to be elected in the common w ay.
once more, before you will be strong enough to stand
President all ihe time without any election. I see things
is going on very well for your election this time. ‘l'm:
more candidates tltere is on both sides, the better it will
be tor you ; and it appeals now as though there was
agoing to be lots of’ent.
1 remain your faithful friend,
MAJOR JACK DOWNING,
I*at ami the Turkey.
Many hard stories are told about the doings of the
New York city Volunteers in Mexico, but Col. Barnett
(plate* un adventure of one of them which is not so bad
as some that huvecotne to our knowledge. la the bat
tle of Contreras, (he says,) several of the enemy after
haviug been driven from their works, sought conccu
merit under cover of a hedge. They had not hern lo;
in this hiding place, when they were dioovered by t
B. who ordered a couple of his men so go over mid
Hike them prisoners. One of the met *,.t v,a- mi
Irishman, named Downey, who had give n c. •
btr trouble to the officers, because of his foraging pro
pensities. Near by the place where ihe Mexicans we/e
concealed, was a church-yard, in which a flock ot tur
keys were feeding Paddy could not restrain fits pro
pensity, anil with the enemy, he took a large turkey
prisoner, which he lied acrooi hia shoulders ’i nn divi
sion to which lie was attached was immediately oa lied
to Chuiubusco, the battle at that place hav ng commen
ced. Downey, with his tmkey yet alive, and tied to his
haversack, trudged to the battle field, and in the thickest
of the tight held last his game. Col. Burnett haviug
received a shot in this battle, was taksn to a large barn,
which was isril as a receptacle for the wounded Af
ter the battle, General Shields in going to the barn,
saw Paddy anting on thr grass busily engaged The
General called to him and asked him what lie wastibout
He replied, “Bejabers! the ya Her belly shot him (the
turkey) and 1 uni taking his clothes off.’’ The turkey
had V'-ii killed while tied to hia back, aud it was not
until th” ha*’ 1 , was over that Paddy knew ofhis dead;
— Mr York Sum.
Iletting.
A Georgia negro was riding a tnule along, and came
to a bridge, when the mule stopped. ‘1 bet you quar
ter,'said Jack,'l’ll make you goober die bridge,’ and
with that struck the mute over the ears, which made
him nod hia head suddenly ‘You take de bet den,’ stud
the negro, and contrived to get the stubborn null over
tile bridge. ‘1 won dat quarter anyhow,’ said Jack
‘But how will you get your money I’ eaid a man who
had been done by unperecived. ’ To-ntorruw,’ said
Jack, ‘niassa gib me a dollar to gel com, and 1 tak* and
quarter out ’