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~y#S. ROSE & CO.
JVPM v> & s. ROSE, Editors.
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■ terms.
~ ■ hiiirndl Messenger is published eve
i! •'•<!* ■ ’ llW ming in the city of Macon, at the
finest)
reduced rate:
‘strictly in advance, per year, $2 50
f / B advance, 3 00
r i fin the end of the year 4 00
II i* ■ , rrll i will be rigidly enforced, without re
'l*. ■ !, ? the object of the Publishers ia to do
lot ■ ‘. \ :,i possible upon the cash principle—
i F, ■ ,:,t subscribers should reap the profits
agents and collectors. In no case
YSfl -h sent out of the State unless first paid
1 1 t ry reference is given in Macon or its
; .'--nTKB'VIENTS inserted at the usual rates —
SB n ,!l i when handed in, will be inserted till
’ larral discount will be allowed to persons
B “h ‘.y the year, and who pay on demand,
rMM ,lV !. r in r.'notices,and obituary notices of over
1 : Ull wUfh • charged at the usual rates.
-§ 1 • > n?nts of candi lates for office, to be paid
be I C pirates, when inserted.
4y fl - a n (r einents made with County Officers,
ve I ,'i “victioneers, and others, who may wish to
‘-d, Ia i contracts.
■ i v r t H?fig will please observe the following:
J ■ ‘ m l and Negroes, by Executors, Adminis
” ‘ (iaardians, are required by law to be adver
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i „ sn!' ,B must be held on the first Tuesday in the I
I’Vuveen the hours of ten in the forenoon and |
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J * ■ 7*v"'i the property is situated. .
, . nVPersonal Property mttstbe-Tidvertised in
I v"i'''mli ) d>t. ) mand Creditors of an Estate must be
*■ y ”’V;’ ] , .')n?ication will fu made to the Court of
’J “dW <! Negroes, b.
9 Ali-he'd weekly for four months.
_ I orLet“rsol Administration must be pb
---9 ,'d thirlii days- for Dismission trom Administration,
itvithly six months —for Dismission from Guardian
’” WuTreclosure of mortgage, must be published
-fl ‘nth', far four manths-f or establishing lost papers,
I , he full spwe of three months-for compelling; ti
- 1 tv m P veeutors or Admimstrators where a bond has
r| h';;,! gwen by the deceased, the full space of three
I I „ rtere 011 business to be post-paid.
new arrangement.
United States Mail Line-Daily,
* I Between Savannah and Charleston via Hilton Head
and Beaufort, Inland two-thirds of the way.
THE WELL lkown
Steam Packets
HETAMORA, Captain F. Barden,
\V Vi SEABUOOK, Capt T. Lyon,
GEN. CLINCH, Capt. Win, Curry,
I Will hereafter leave Savannah every evening at halt
I go'clock, and Charleston every morning at 9 o’- |
I clock, precisely, touching at Hilton Head and Beau-
I fort each way, and avoiding two-thirds of the sea route.
For Freight or Passage apnly on board or to
BROOKS &, TUPPER, Ag’ts Savannah.
I E. LAFITTE, &, CO. Ag'ts Charleston.
I y B—All Goods, intended for Savannah or Charles-
I ton, will be forwarded by the Agents if directed to their
1 care, free of commissions.
| AH way freight payable by shippers.
Jan 26 43
Semi-weekly U. S. mail,
Steam-Packet Line.
between
SAVANNAH & PALATKA, FLA.
I BY THE WAY OF
I Darien, Brunswick, St. Mary’s, Ga.; Jacksonville,
Black Creek and Picolata, Fla.
In connection with the Charleston Daily Mail Steam
nekets at Savannah, the steamer SARAH SPALD
ING, from Palatka to Lake Monroe, the U. S. Mail
Stages from Picolata to St. Augustine, and from Black
Creek, via Newnansville, Alligator, Mineral Springs
audColumbus, to Tallahassee.
UCAXULREE. Capt. P. McNelty.
ST. MATTHEWS, Capt. N. King.
W M. GASTON, Capt. J. Hebbard.
The Packets leave Savannah every Tuesday and
Saturday mornings, at 10 o’clock, and arrive at Picola
ta in time for the Mail Stages to go through to St. Au
gustine before night every Thursday and Monday.
Returning, leave Palatka every Tuesday and Friday
morning a 7 o'clock, touching as above each way.
BROOKS &, TUPPER, Agents.
Savannah, Jan 26 43
N. B, Goods consigned to the agents forwarded free
ofcommission. Freight from Savannah and Charles
ton, and all way freight, payableby shippers’
Hail Roatl Installments.
VN additional installment of Ten Dollars pe 1 share
in the Stock of this Company, has been called,
payable on the Ist of October, 1348, and a further in
stallment of Thirteen Dollars per share, payable on the
Ist January, 1849. Payments to be made at the Of
fice of the Company, at Macon.
ELAM ALEXANDER, President.
Office So. Western R. R. Cos. >
Macon, 9th June, 1848. S June 14 11
CARRIA A HARNESS.
: De Loache & Wi.coxson have on
LpsfLt— hand, at their old sand on Mulberry
N* street, Macon, one of the most exten
sive and valuable stocks of ready made
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, SULKIES,
&c. Arc. Arc.
to be found in the Southern States. Customers can be
accommodated either with Northern articles or with
those of Domestic manufacture, as they prefer. Their
stock of materials is very superior, and their workmen
not surpassed by any in the Northern shops. They
can, therefore, warraut every article which they offer
tor sale. They feel assured that, for extent, beauty,va
riety and workmanship, their present stock is not sur
passed in the South.
ZJIF’ Carriages. &c. made to order, and all kinds of
Repairing done with neatness and despatch.
I'or Sale, also, on the most accommodating terms,
Eliptic Springs, Axles. Steps , Bands, Lamps, Coach
Jyice; Patent and Top Leather, Plated aud Ja
panned Harness Mountings; Paints, Oils, Var
nish, Sc.
March 29,1849. 52
** s WOOD AND BRADLEY,
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN
AND
? i £ if! CHAIRS.
\ V OULD most respectfully inform the citizens of
’ ‘ Macon, and public generally, that having avail
ed themselves of the services of some of the very best
Workmen, and having a supply of the best materials,
are prepared to make to order any article in their line.
Inadditionto our present stock, such as Dining, Tea,
Centre, Side, Work, Toilet,Quarteiteand Sofa Tables;
Bureaus ; Sideboards ; Sofas and Wardrobes; Sofas ;
Divans; Ottomans; Tettetetes; Foot-stools; Secreta
ry's ; Desks and Book Cases; Ladies’ Work Boxes and
portable Desks ; Piano Stool; Looking Glasses and
Glass Plates of all sizes : Gilt, Mahogany and Walnut
frames of all sizes for Pictures and Portraits; Cane
Settees and Counter Stools ; Mahogany and Wal
nut Chairs, Plush and Hair Cloth Seats ; a great varie
ty of curled Maple and Walnut Cane seats and other
kinds : Rocking Chairs of patterns too numerous to
Mention : Mahogany, Walnut, curled and plain Maple,
Poplar and Pine Bedsteads, cheaper than ever ; Win
dow Shades, new, beautiful and rare patterns ; Feath
ers Feather Beds ; Mattrasses of curled Hair, Cotton
and Moss.
We have many articles not enumerated or introduc
ed m this market.
Manufacturers —For sale, Fumitue Varnish,
> -'lahogany, Walnut, Plush,and Veniersand Bed Posts,
o n. Fumitue repaired neatly and with dispatch.
Did Solas and Chairs reseated or covered with Hair
’- loth or Cane.
Macon, Nov. 3,1847. 6—ts j
Bibb County Academy.
FEMALE DEPARTMENT—The Trustees res- |
A peettuliy announce to the public that they have !
completed their new Academic Edifice tor this depart- j
lii'iit and have secured the services of the Rev. L. J.
ROBERT, A M. of Washington, Ga., as Principal,
■uil Miss MARIA R. EDDY, from Mount Holyoke
female Institution, Massachusetts, ns Assistant; both
01 w uom come to us with high recommendations of
c inracmr and capacity, and we confidently trust will
i He this Institution on high ground in imparting tho
r , uyiischolarship to tin female youth intrusted to their I
instruction.
1 he course of studies will Ire t lie same as in other
®'.p . .Institutions of the highest class, and the rates |
Ul laition. Four, Six, and Eight Dollars per quarter,:
r jsj'ectively tor the thiee classes into which the school’
•• div il il—The Latin, Greek ami French Lan- ,
e u 'd ts !in i Music and Drawing will be charged extra
t itteen (Irphan beiietieiaries t>r children of indigent!
I’ liyiits wnl be taught at the expense of the public fund.
, i. l * ,e *jv 10, d will open on iltt- tiist MONDAY m Oc- ■
_ r - I lie Tuition for each quarter will be payable
a Dhe middle of the term. i
JAMES SMITH, )
N. C. MUNROE, > Trustees.
~ EDW. D. TRACY, )
‘■•'ptember 13 24 3m
SUIDLES! SADDLES!
MORRIS &, WESTCOTT have on hand
i qgii a first rate assortment of SADDLES, HAR
; NESS and CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, of
all kinds,which they will sell at pricestosuit the times.
Their facilities are such that they can sell lower than
any other establishment of the kind in the city.
Give us a call before you buy, Is all we ask fora re
commendation REP AIRING done at reduced prices,
in a workman-like manner.
Cotton Avenue, next door to Isaac Winship.
April 1, Nfß. 10
Husicai Instruments.
r 13HE undersigned having been appointed Agent for
1_ F. Zogbaum’s Harmonic Institute. Charleston, S.
C. is enabled to offer an assortment of Musical Instru
ments at unparalleled low prices; he will also keep
constantly on hand an assortment of Musical Merchan
dize of all kinds. Complete sets of Instruments for
Bands &.c. can be furnished.
These goods are imported ntoCharleston direct from
Europe by Mr. Zugbaum, and can therefore lie afford
ed at prices tar below any thing that has yet been offer
ed in this part of the country.
March z 2 516 m B. L. BURNETT.
B. L. BI UNETT,
QSL HAS removed from the old stand of C. K.
- jW Wentworth t* Cos. to Cotton Avenue, near the
e - -Curner of Cherry street, where he is prepared to
offer his customers old and new, some ot the cheapest
bargains in JEWELRY evr sold in Macon. His
collection of goods lias been made with great care, and
will be sold remarkably cheap.
All kinds of Clock and Watch Work done with
despatch and warranted.
April 5 1
FI NE W ATCllliS,—Just received and for sale,
next door to Mr, Bancroft’s, on Cotton Avenue,
n new .supply of Fine Gold limiting. Double Bottom
and Ancner Lever Gold Watches. Warranted to keep
time, and at prices to suit the times.
April 5 1 E. L. BURNETT.
UJ ATCH KEYS.—A nev and elegant article.
Dont forget to call and set them.
April 5 1 B. L. BURNETT.
C 1 OLD PENS in both Gold and Silver holders.
T Also, a large assortment of Gold and Silver Pen
cils—the best and cheapest in themarket.
April 5 1 B. L. BURNETT.
GOLD STUDS for Gentlenen’s use and now al’
the fashion, for sale by
April 5 1 B. L. BURNETT.
FINGER RINGS. —A new and elegant assort
ment, just received. B. L. BURNETT.
April 5 l
LADIES’ BREAST PINS.-A few of new
patterns, rare and extremely neat, for sale at
Aprils I B.L. BURNETT’S.
SP ECTACLES —Gold &. Silver frames with Burt’s
Perifocal Glasses—the best now in use, for sale by
April 4 1 B. L. BURNETT.
SOLAR LAMPS.—Fine Solar Lamps, Brittania
and Brass Chamber Candlestcks, for sale by 1
April 5 1 B. L. BURNETT.
SILVER SPOONS and Butter Knives—just re
ceived and for sale by
| April 5 1 B. L. BURNETT.
PLATED WARE,— Elegant Plated Castors,
Fruit Baskets, Waiters, Candlesticks, Snuffers and
Trays, Clips, &,c.—just opened and for sale by
1 April 5 1 B. L. RURNETT.
Fine Wines.
OLD MADEIRA of the very best quality.
Do. SHERRY do. do.
Do. PORT the pure juice of the grape.
CHAMPAGNE AND CLARET, choicest brands.
Also—Second quality Madeira, Sherry and Port.
A large supply in Store and for sale by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
July 26, 1848. 17
Whiskey, Li in ami Uuin.
-| /A/A BBLS Rectified Whiskey.
1 vJ\_/ 75 do. Baltimore do.
150 do. PHELP’S (aud other brands) GIN.
50do. U. E. RUM.
On hand and for sale by
SCOTT CARHART &. CO.
July 26, 1848. 17
Tobacco and Cigars.
A large Stock, of every brand and quality,always on
hand and for sale low by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
July 26,1848. 17
Paints, Oils, Ac.
WHITE LEAD of different qualities.
LINSEED OIL.
LAMP do.
WINDOW GLASS—different sizes.
In Store and for sale by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
July 26, 1843. 17
Cotton Yarns and Osnaburgs.
THE undersigned, are Agents for the sale of the
MILLEDGEVILLE STEAM FACTORY
YARNS.
Also, for YARNS AND OSNABURGS from the
CURTRIGHT MANUFACTURING CO. Greens
boro’, forsale by the bale, on the usual time, at Manu
facturer’s prices.
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
July 26, 1848. 17
Porter.
rAit DOZ. LONDON PORTER (pints and quarts,)
O'Ju This day received, and for sale by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
July 26, 1848. 17
Groceries.
SCOTT, C \RHART & CO., still continue the
GROCERY business, and keep constantly on hand
a full supply of every article in their line, which they
re disposed to sell in any quantity, on as good terms
as any other house in the State.
| July 26, 1848. 17
Police.
t OO Bags Prime Rio.
i 1 Vf* “ 40 do. Old Java.
8 Half bales Mocha.
In Store and for sale by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
July 26, 1848. 17
Brandies.
I Half pipes dark “Otard” old and fine.
JVJ 10 do. light do. do.
5 do. pale do. do.
For sale by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
July 26, 1848. 17
1 A PIPES HOLLAND GIN, a genuine article.
I U 20 BBLS OLD MONONGAHELA WHIS
KEY.
In Store and for sale by
SCOTT,CARHART &, CO.
July 26,1848. 17
No. 3 Mackerel—ln Store,and forsale by
Aug; 9—19 SCOTT. CARHART & CO.
Tn A BALES GUNN CLOTH.
I UU Also, Kentucky Bagging,
Bale Rope and Twine. For sale bv
Aug. 9,-19 SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
Sight i ■ liecks
ON the City Bank New York, in sums to suit pur
chasers. For sale by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
August 16 20
Dundee Bagging.
4 /" INCH Dundee Bagging, a good article,
f) For sale by SCO I’T, CARHART & CO.
Sept. 27. 26
Wanted fw Hire
\ WOMAN to Cook, Wash and Iron.
* SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
Sept. 27. 86 —h
LeltwiekN “4 Aces” Tobacco.
\ SUPPLY of the above celebrated brand, just re
ceived and for sale in any quantity by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
Sept 27 26
Tobacco.
LEFTWICK “2 Aces,”
Do Ambrosia flavor, . ,
Also, a lage stock of various brands and descriptions,
in store and lor sale by _
SCOTT. CARHART & CO.
Sept 27 26
rollon Picis Hope.
1 Q A INCH, 2 inch 2i inch Manilla Press Rope,
| 10 coils Manilla Bed Cord
5J bundles Cotton Rope for W ells. In store and
for sale by GRAVES, WOOD & CO.
Sept. 13 24
H heat Wanted.
THE subscriber will at all times pay the highest
market price in Cash for good Wheat delivered at
the Steam Mills in this city.
JAMES VAN VALKENBURGH.
July 26 17
MACON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 1848.
Bleached and Domestic Goods.
QA BALES 4-4 and 5-4 brown Sheeting,
sCi\J 20 “ 3-4 tine and heavy brown Shirtings,
25 “ Oznaburgs, medium and heavy,
2 “ Nankin Oznaburgs,
2 “ Shetueket Stripe Drills,
5 “ Tickings,
2 Cases Checks and Plaids,
lo “ 7-8, 4-4, 54. and 6-4 Bleached Goods,
1 “ Bleached Drills,
2 “ Brown “
Now in Store and for sale by
GRAVES, WOOD & CO.
August 16 20
Faints and Oils.
v Extra and Pure do. do.
Red Lead, Black do.
Chrome Green, Chrome Yellow,
10-12, 12-14, 12-16, 12-18, Glass,
Putty, Chalk and Whiting, Brushes,
LinsendOil, Sperm Oil, Elephant Oil,
Bleached Oil, Tram Oil, Turpentine and Varnishes.
Now in Store, and for sale by
GRAVES, WOOD &. CO.
August 17 20
Tobacco, £ntifl', Ar.
1 TA BOXES Tobacco, various brands,
-I'-Jv-’ 1 Bbl. Maccoboy Snuff,
1 “ Scotch do.
2 “ Mrs. Miller’s fine Cut Tobacco. For
sale cheap by GRAVES, WOOD & CO.
August 16 20
Shoes.
1 rv CASES heavy Black and Russett Brogans,
I XU 5 do. Men’s sewed and pegged Calf Brogans,
10 do. do. Kip Brogans,
6 do. do. Kip and Goat Boots,
10 do. Women’s Boots and Clay Ties,
5 do. “ Low quarter Shoes,
5 do. Boys Kip Brogans,
Also—A good assortment of Ladies fine Shoes,
I 1 outh’s and Children’s Shoes. Now in Store, and
for sale by GRAVES, WOOD, & CO.
_August 16 20
Black Baragcs ami Fringes.
5 PIECES Black Barages,
5 Do “ Silk Warp Alpacas,
5 do Black Slk Fringes,
Thread Edgings, Do. Laces,
Muslin Edgings, do. Insertings,
Queen’s do do. Laces,
Tapes, Bobbins, Thread, Buttons, &,c.
Just received and for stile by
GRAVES, WOOD & CO.
August 30 22
POTASII, Sal Bratus, Sal Soda, Sal Nitre, Sal
Epsom, Crem. Tartar, Tart. Acid, Gum Cam
phor, Magnesia, Gum Aloes, Assafcetida, Borax, Al
um, Copperas, Brimstone, Sulphur, Red Lead, Black
Lead, &c. &c. Forsale by
GRAVES, WOOD & CO.
August 16 20
Sugar, Codec, Ac.
Zy pr HHDS. St. Croix, P. R. Muscovado and N
Orleans Sugars.
20 hhds. Crashed, Powdered, and Loaf Sugars,
40 “ Refined Coffee Sugars,
180 bags Rio Coffee,
10 “ Java “
10 cases Tea, (some very fine.)
30 bbls. Prime Country Flour. For sale by
GRAVES, WOOD & CO.
August 16 20
Bagging, Rope aud Twine.
r/\ BALES Gunny Bagging,
OU 150 pieces Kentucky do.
200 Coils Kentucky Rope,
500 lbs. Baling Twine. Just received and forsale by
GRAVES, WOOD & CO.
August 16 20
Sait.
OAAA SACKS SALT in store, and for sale by
OUUU CHAS. CAMPBELL & CO.
August 16 20
Bagging, Rope and Twine.
Q ypr BALES Gunny Bagging,
/£* ) 100 pieces 52 inch Kentucky Bagging,
200 “ 48 imh “
]so “ 44 inch “ “
200 Coils Kentucky Rope,
500 lbs. Bagging Twine,
Forsale on moderate terms by
CHAS. CAMPBELL & CO.
August 16 20
llams, Lard, Ac,
1 /(AA LBS. Carolina firm Hams.
J..JUU 1000 lbs. Kentucky do.
10,000 “ Sides and Shoulders,
2000 “ Leaf Lard. For sale by
CHAS. CAMPBELL & CO.
August 16 20
CHEROKEE LIME, ON CONSIGNMENT
75 Boxes Cherokee Lime.
j April 18 3 C. C AMPBELL & CO.
GUNNY Bagging, Bale Rope and Twine, forsale
by HYDE & BENTON.
! Aug. 23 21
Sugars Sugars.
ST. CROIX, Porto Rico and New Orleans.
Clarified; Crushed,Pulverised and Loaf.
For sale by HYDE & BENTON.
Aug 23 21
RIO and Old Java Coffee. For sale by
HYDE & BENTON.
Aug 23 21
CEDAR and Painted Tubs,
Do do do Buckets,
Flour Pails, Sugar Boxes,
Market Baskets, Brooms,
India Mats. Forsale by HYDE &, BENTON.
Aug 23 21
OPERM Candles, Lamp and Linseed Oil,
O Soap, Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Starch,
Salreratus, Mustard. Forsale by
HYDE &. BENTON.
Aug 23 21
Mill-It rights ake Notice.
THE Ocmulgee Foundry is nowcasting the Cele
brated HOTCHKISS WATER WHEEL and
the ATKINSON IMPROVED WHEEL. I have
the general agency for disposing of the right for the
Hotchkiss Wheel. These Wheels do not need a recom
inendatioa, as they are in use all over the country,
where they can be seen.
CHARLES P. LEVY,
Cotton Avenue, near Macon $ W.E. R. Depot.
August 23 Telegraph copy. 21
T>LANTERS your interest at the Ocmulgee Fonn-
X dry. lam now prepared to build the llullock
t otton Press, in all the eounties in this State ex
cept Baker, Butts, Dooly, Henry, Houston, Jones,
Lee, Macon, Monroe, Pulaski, Sumter, Twiggs and
Upson. CHARLES P. LEVY,
Cotton Avenue, near M. 65 W. R. R. Depot.
August 23 Telegraph copy. 21
Sttpcriiuc Flour from New Wheat.
THE subscriber keeps constantly on hand fresh
ground Superfine Flour from new Wheat. Also
fresh ground Meal, Grits of all sizes, Horse Feed,
Wheat Bran, &c. Apply at the Steam Mills near the
Market House.
JAMES VAN VALKENBURGH.
| July 26 17
NEW GOODS.
THIS day received,by G. VV. Woodruff',
20 pieces French, Earlston and Linen Ginghams,
20 Embroidered Muslin Capes.
Fine Figured Lace for Capes.
Egytian Mitts, Brown Lines, Apron Cheeks, Tick
ings, Whalebone, &c. &c.
Macon, August 9,1848. 19
Marine & Fire luMirauee Bank,/
Savannah, June 27th, 1848. $
THE following Resolutions were adopted this day:
“ Resolved, That an EXTRA DIVIDEND of
Four Dollars per Share be declared, payable to the
present Stockholders, on and after the 15th proximo,
in the new Slock authorized to be issued the Act of
the Legislature of December 22, 1847. The Certifi
cates to bear date June 1, 1848, and all fractions of a
Share of Fifty Dollars tube paid in Cash.
“Resolved, That Books of Subscription be opened at
the Banking House in Savannah, on the 15th of July
next, for the sale ot the remainder of the $400,000 of
additional Stock authorized by said Act, and be kept
open (unless the whole amount be previously sold,) un
til the first day of November next. The Certificates of
new Stock sold alter the sixth day of any month to
beardate on the first of the following month; and all
new stock to draw dividends from the date of Certifi
cate, pro rata with the old Stock.
Extract from the Minutes,
J. OLMSTEAD, Cashier.
July 5 14 171
Law Nolice.
C CHRISTOPHER B STRONG, of Perry, Hous- I
j ton county, and THEODORICK W. MONT- |
FORT, Knoxville, Crawford county, Ga. Attorneys,
Counsellors and Solicitors, have entered into copart
nership in die practice of the Law and Equity in the
Superior Couris of the counties of Crawford, Talbot
and Macon. The junior member of the firm will as
sume the responsibility of all collection business, and
promptly and punctually attend to the same. But all
matters of litigation confided to their charge, will have
the vigilant and personal professional attention of each
member of the linn.
August 16 20 3m
HARDEMAN A HAMILTON,
Ware-House and Commission Merchants,
MACON,
CONTINUE to transact business as usual, at the
old stand, and will attend to it on as liberal terms
as any Ware-House in the city. All orders for pur
chasers promptly attended to.
HAMILTON Sc HARDEMAN,
Factors and Commission Merchants,
SAVANNAH,
WILL give prompt attention to the sale ot
Colton and Country produce, as well as to
i-- :i>S the filling of orders for Bagging, Rope, and
family supplies. Aug. 16, 1848. 20-ly
JOHN JONLS,
WARE-HOUSE & COMMISSION MERCHANT,
WILL continue business at lr's old and well
known stand, on the corner of Cotton Avenue
and Cherry Streets. His best efforts are pledg
eu to promote the interest of those who may patronize
him. Macon, July 26 “17 6m
WYCJHE AND RAINEY.
WARE-HOUSE & COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
In the rear of A. J. White’s Store, near Cotton
Avenue, Macon, Geo.
W. D. RAINEY, TIIOS. T. WYCHE
Aug. 3. 6m—lß
P. H. BIvHnT
FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Jul y I 9 16 6m Savannah, Ga.
GEORGE JEWETT,
M are-llouse and Commission Merchant,
MACON, GA.
Corner of Third H Cherry Streets, opposite
Graves, Wood 65 Co's Store.
August 16 20 ly
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
THE subscribers will continue business at
teethe “FIRE PROOF WARE-HOUSE” on
1 1 1 1 Cotton Avenue. All business confided to their
care, will receive prompt and faithful attention.
Liberal advances will be made on Cotton in Store
or shipped. Orders from their “patrons” for Baggiug,
Rope and Twine and other merchandize, will be filled’
without charge. N. OUSLEY A SON.
Macon, August 9 19 jy
DYSON, COOPER Sc ROBERTS
•Vs. n-. WILL continue the WARE-HOUSE and
OMMISSION BUSINESS the ensuing
season, at their Fire-Proof Ware-House.
Thankful to our friends for their former patronage,
we respectfully ask a continuance of the same, with
the assurance that our best efforts will be given to pro
mote their interests.
Liberal advances will be made on cotton in Store,
at customary rates.
THOMAS DYSON, JOS. M. COOTER, AND WM. M. ROBERTS.
Macon, March 1, 1848. 48 ly
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSIN ESS.
THE undersigned takes pleasure in saying
MifrijiU? all those who have so liberally patronized
him, as well as those who have not, but who
may feel disposed to do so the ensuing season : that he
still retains the WARE-HOUSE occupied by him
last season, near Graves, Wood & Cos. Store, and
shall feel grateful for their patronage the coming sea
son. No pains have been, or will be spared on his part,
to please those who send their Cotton to him, to sell or
store —and having been in the business many years, he
hopes to give entire satisfaction.
In addition to the Ware-House above mentioned, lie
has another in a retired part of the city so that those
wishing, can divide their crop, and place part in each.
All orders for Bagging, Rope, Groceries, Arc.
will he promptly filled. GEORGE JEWETT.
Macon, August 9 19 ]y
Ware-House aud Commission Bu
siness.
W. W. BALDWIN, having taken the
Ware-House formerly occupied by D. & W.
(Jmm, near the corner of Cherry and Second
Streets, is prepared to receive Cotton or Merchandize
on Storage. The usual advances will be made on Cot
ton stored in Macon, or shipped to my friends in Sa
vannah, Charleston or New-York.
He respectfully solicits a portion of the patronage of
his old friends and the public generally.
Sept. 27. 6m26
H WAREHOUSE /
And Commission Business, hpfa&Msf.j
(EAST MACON.)
JAMES DENTON will continue the above busi
ness at his o'd stand ir East Macon. He has re
built and made, considerable additions to his Ware-
Houses, and will give strict attention to all business in
his line entrusted to him.
East Macon, Sept. 6 23 6m
Hats and Caps.
p? CASES Drab Beaver Hats,
ej 10 do. Low crown do
20 do. Black Brush do
20 do, Fine Nutria do
20 do. “ Fur do
10 do Black Beaveis, a fine article,
10 do Silk Hats, a superior article,
20 do Os every description from $1 to $5,
100 Dozen Cloth and Glazed Caps from $1 to $lB
per dozen,
20 “ Fine Otter and Beaver Caps,
20 “ Muskrat “
20 “ Glazed Hats of every description,
20 “ Tampico, Buena Vista and Montezuma
Hats,
3 “ Mens’ Silk Velvet Caps,
5 “ “ Pkish
1 “ Ladies’Silk Velvet Riding Hate,
10 “ Infants Silk Velvet Caps,
2 “ Gents. Sdk Velvet Smoking Caps, em
broidered,
29 “ Hair Seal Caps.
BELDEN & CO.
I.ate G. A. Kimberly's old stand, Mulberry St.
Macon, Sept. 13 24
jr® lints! Hals J! Hats!!!
BELDEN A CO. JA
Late KIMBERLY'S OLD STAXD.
rA DOZ. Low ertwn broad brim Hatslromflto
eJU to $5 eacfc,
100 do Black Wool Hats from 4to s7per dozen.
Planters are particularly requested to examine our
stock, as we can 5e1125 percent less than can he bought
in Macon, and a far better article—for Cash or good
credit. Sept. 27 26
Piano Fortes.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of
Georgia, that he has the Agency tor the sale of
PIANOS from a manufactory in New York—the arti
cle offered, is of the best woikmanship and materials,
and the latest style, very superior at low prices.—
Peisons wishing to purchase, can see one of these in
struments at tiie subscriber’s residence.
JAMES VAN VALKENBURGH
Macon, Jan 5, 1848. 40 ts
Pay your City Taxes.
NOTICE is hereby given that by a resolution of the
Council, the City Tax is required to be paid by
the 15th day of October next. On and after the sth day
of September, I will be in attendance at the Clerk’s
Office In tlie City Hall every day, (Sunday excepted,)
from 9 until 12 o’clock, A. M. where payment can be
made. A. R. FREEMAN, Treasurer.
Sept 27 26 3t
rfT WARREN FREEMAN is a candidate
for Tax Collector of Bibb county, at the election in
January next. Sept. 20 25
tU W K. TYNER, isa candidate for Tax Collec
or of Bibb county. Sept. 13.
KT E. C. SHERWOOD, is a candidate for
Tax Collector of Bibb County.
Sept. 1848. 25
TO THE VOTERS OF 8188.
As the present efficient Tax Collector will not
be a candidate for re-election, Mr. JOHN T. WGOT
TEN will be supported by many voters for the office.
July 12 51
DSP” THOMAS R. GATES is a Candidate
for Tax Collector of Bibb county, at the election in
January next. Sept. 27 26
JOHN 11. OFFUTT is a candidate so
Receiver of Tax Returns ol Bibb county, at the election
in Jatiuay next. Sept. 20 25
BENJAMIN RUSSELL isa candidate
for Receiver of Tlx Returns of Bibb county.
August 16 .20.
Ki* JOHN EAN S isa Candidate for Tax Receiv
er of Bibb County.
jjr J A *IEB R. McELMURRAY isa can
didate for Tax Collector tur Bibb county, at the elec
tion in January npxt. Sept. 12 24
EaF” WILE If V’. WAGNON is a candidate for
Receiver of Tax Returnsof Bibb county, and will be
supported by 1 MANY VOTERS,
tept. 13 2i
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Dead Sea Expedition.
Lieut. Maury Ins given a brief description of the ex
pedition to the Lake of Asphalt us from which we se
lect the follow ing deeply interesting extracts. Lieut.
Lynch was the person who planned and proposed the
expedition and the Secretary of the Navy received fa
vorably the proposition. Having to send a store ship
to the Mediterraeansqundron, and as, after her arrival,
she would have no employment for months, the Secre
tary determined to send Lieut. Lynch and his party in
her; so that, after meeting the wants ot the squadron,
she could proceed up the Levant , and land Lieutenant
Lynch and his companions. This was done. The
storeship “Supply” was provided with two metallic
boats, one ot copper, the other of iron ; the former
named “Fanny Mason,” and the latter “Fanny Skin
ner.” On their arrival at their destination their trou
bles began, and in theirmarch to Lake Tiberius their
boats had to be transported over file most formidable
mountain gorges and heights, and so be lowered down
, precipices wfith ropes. But these difficulties were sur
mounted with true sailoi’s skill and perseverance, and
on the Bth ot April the two Fannies, each with an
American ensign flying, were afloat upon the beautiful
blue waters of the sea of Galilee. “Emblematic of its
Master, it alone of all things around them remained the
same. Just as the Apostles saw it when our Saviour
said to it, ‘Feace, be still,’ this little band of rovers now
beheld it.
The navigation of the Jordan was found to be most
difficult and dangerous, from its frequent and fearlul
rapids. Lieut. Lynch solves the secret of the depres
sion between Lake Tiberius and the Dead Sea by the
tortuous course of the Jordan, which, in a distance oi
sixty miles winds through a course of two hundred
miles. Within this distance Lieut. Lynch and his
party plunged down no less than twenty-seven ihreat-
UT'ds, besides many others of less descent.—
1 he difference of level between the two seas is over a
thousand feet.
1! ‘f wa ' er f * le Jordan wassweet to within s few liun
d!eu yards of its mouth. The waters of the sea were de
void of smell, but bitter salt and nauseous. Upon enter
ing it, the boats were encountered by a gale, and “it
seemed as it the bows, so dense was the water, were en
countering the sledge hammers of the Titans instead of
opposing waves ofan angry sea. The party proceeded
da “y vvl, “ ’-heir explorations making topographical
sketches as they went, until they reached the southern
extremmesof the sea where the most wonderful sight
that they had yet seen waited them.
In passing the mountain of Uzbom (Sodom) unex-
and much to our astonishment, says Lieut.
Lynch, “we saw a large, rounded turret-shaped co
lurnn, lacing towards, south-east which proved to be
ot solid rock salt, capped with carbonate of lime, one
mass of crystallization. Mr. Dale took a sketch of it,
and Dr. Anderson and I landed with much difficulty
and procured specimens from it'” The party circum
navigated the lake, returned to their place of depart
ure > and brought back their boats in as complete order
aK they received them at New York. They were all in
fine health. This is a specimen of the skill, system,
discipline of the American navy. No nation in the
world has such a service. The time is coming when
it will give prools of that fact palpable to the most dull
understanding. Thanks to the good management of
Lieut. Lynch, the whole cost of this scientific explora
tion ot the Dead Sea, [except, of course, the cost of
the equipage and maintenance of the crew of the ship J
was but seven hundred dollars.
From the letters of Lieut. Lynch, quoted by Lieut
Maury, we transcribe the following facts elicited by
the exploration:
“The bottom of the northern half of this sea is almost
an entire plain. Itsmeridianal lines at a short distance
from the shore scarce vary in depth. The deepest
soundings thus far, 188 fathoms, (1128 feet.) —Near
the shore the bottom is generally an incrustation of
salt, but the intermediate one is soft mud with many
rectangular crystals—mostly cubes—of pure salt. At
one time Stillwager’s lead brought up noihing but crys
tals. The southern half of the sea is as shallow as the
northern is deep and for about one-fourth of its entire
length and depth does not exceed three fathoms (18
feet.) Its southern bed has presented no crystals, but
the shores are lined with incrustations of salt, and when
we landed at Uzbom in the space of an hour, oui foot
prints were coated with crystalization. The opposite
shores of the peninsula and the west coast presented
evident marks of disruption. There are unquestionably
birds and insects upon the shores, and ducks are some
times upon the sea, for we have seen them—but cannot
| detect any living thing within it; although salt streams
flowing into it contain salt fish. I feel sure that the
results of this survey will fully sustain the scriptural ac
count of the cities of the plain.”
He thus speaks of Jordan: “The Jordan, although
rapid and impetuous, is graceful in its windings and
fringed with luxuriance while its waters are sweet,
clear, cool, and refreshing.”
After the survey of the sea, the party proceeded to
determine the height ot mountains on : ts shores, and to
run a level thence via Jerusalem 10 the Mediterranean.
They found the summit of the west bank of the Dead
Sea more than 1000 feet above its surface, and very
nearly on a level with the Mediterranean.
“It is a curious tact,” says Leiut. M. “that the distance
from the top to the bottom ot the De<l Sea should
measure the height ol its backs, the elevation ot the
Mediterranean, and the difference of level between the
bottom of the two seas, and that the depth of the Dead
Sea should be also an exact multiple of the height of
Jerusalem above it.”
Another not less singular fact, in the opinion of Lt.
Lynch, is, “the bottom of the Dead Sea forms two
submerged plains, an elevated and a depressed one.—
The first, its southern part ot slimy mud covered by a
shallow hay ; the last, its northern and largest portion
of mud and incrustations and rectangular crystals of
salt—at a great depth with a narrow ravine running
through it, corresponding with the bed of the river Jor
don at one extremity and the Wady, ‘el Jeib,’ or wa
dy within a wady at the other.”
“The slimy ooze,” says Lieut. Maury, upon that
plan at the bottom of the Dead Sea will not fail to re
mind the sacred historian of the ‘slime pits’ in the
vale, where were joined in battle “the four kings with
five.”— Scientific American.
The Census of France.
TheCensiiß of France taken in 1846 shows that since
the previous census, in 1941, ihe population had in
creased 1,170,000, or at the rate of 231,000 per annum.
The average population of the period being 34,865,000,
annual average increase appears to be 1 on 149, which
would cause the population to be doubled in 103 years ;
but,in point of tact, the increase was not so great, some
errors having been made in the census of 1841. The
returns drawn up with the greatest care,show that the
excess of births over deaths is annually only 182,000, or
1 in 190, which would only cause the population to be
doubledin 132 years. From 1791 to 1840,it is calculat
ed that the population increased from 24.000,000 to 31,-
000,000. In 1721, the total production of wheal in
France was about 47,000,OIK) hectolitres, or, after de
ducting for sowings, l hecto. 65 cent, per inhabitant ;
and in 1840, it amounted to 70,000,000, or 2 hecto. per
individual. The quality ot ground cultivated m wheat
is about the same as it was before the revolution, from
which it results that the increase of production is ow
ing to improvement in cultivation. Other agricultural
products have also greatly increased ; potatoes, for in
stance were scarcely in use before the revolution, and
the cultivation of vegetables was not so extensive ; so
that it appears that the increase in food has been much
greater than in population.
Respect to Age.
There is a story of an occurrence at Athens, during
the celebration of games in honor of a god, illustrative
ot the respect paid by the Lacedemonians to old age.
The seats in the theatre were crowded, and an old
man entering late, lound no seat. Some young men
beckoned him towards them and offered hi in a”seat:
but as he advanced, they sat closer together, making the
vacant seat further along, and continued to do so as he
approached it so as to excite the laughter of the audi
ence. There were departments of the theatre devoted
to foreigners, and as the old man approached the seats
of the Lacedemonians, they all arose. The Athenians
with characteristic impetuosiiy, cheered their courteous
neighbors with tremendous applause, and the old man
turning around remarked ; “ The Athenians know the
right, the Lacedemonians do it.”
The present age might learn a lesson from the Lace
demonians. The politeness everywhere shown to la
dies, makes a poor excuse tor the inattention to old age.
In steamboats, railroad cars, hotels, and elsewhere, an
old man receives but a passing glance, and it is not an
unlrequent occurrence to see a man scarcely able to
walk, supporting himself in a car by the back ot a seat,
or by a post on a steamer, tor lack of the seat which a
young strong man occupies near him. We saw a lady
give up her seat to an old gentleman once in sucti a
case, and a half a dozen chairs were instantly offered
tier by gentlemen who had remained motionless be
fore. Americans know what is politeness, if they do
not practice it.— N. Y. Jour. Com.
Manufacture ol Marbles.
Mr. Chambers in a recent account of a summer tour
in Germany gives a description of marble making in
Salza, in Germany ; after speaking of the machinery
for sawing marble blocks lor statutes, columns, <fcc.,
carried from a stream which dashes from u very lolly
alpine height,says :
At a little distance, and higher up the hill within the
recesses of a most picturesque ravine, we were shown
a novel and curious operation : this was making of boy’s
marbles, and a more simple process can hardly be con
ceived. Small pieces ol maible being put in a peculiar
ly-stone trough or dish, a top of the same material lit
ting into certain grooves, is made to whirl about by lit
tle streamlets led Horn (he main torrent, and the mur
blesare soon ground into a spherical form. There were
atiout twenty of these spluttering nulls, one above
another on the stream, so mat the scene was busy and
amusing. At a glance we were led into the secret ol
pebble-grinding in Germany. No expense whatever j
had been inclined in constructing the mills ; iheapper- .
atus was ol the homiiest kind , the sluices on ihe impetu
ous streamlet were each nothing more than a turt, the
raw material came outol the hillside, and ihesuperin
tendant ot the works was a female, who probably con
sidered hers-ell well off at the lemuneratiou 01 two
pence pel day. And from tins primitive manufactory,
hoy’s mm hies are sent in vasi numbers all over the
world. 1
From the Plough, the Tamvi, and the Anri’.
On the culture of the Georgia, or Cow Pea,
and its value as a Fertilizer.
Mi/ Dear Sir —l owe you an apology for the delay
which has taken place in the performance of iny prom
ise to give you some account of the effect of the field-pea,
or the Georgia pea, or the cow pea, (as it is indiffer
ently called.) upon worn or exhausted lands. Accident
brought before me, several years ago, very strongly,
its renovating power, when sown broadcast as a fallow
crop. 1 had known and valued itforyeare, but had no
idea of the extent of its effects until the time I speak
of. Another accident suggested to me the probability
that as it was a papilinaceousplant, gypsum might have
the same specific effect upon it that it had on clover,
and a slight trial induced me to make a number of
more accurate experiments, conducted as follows: 1
laid off portions ot several fieldsin squares of one acre
each, and sowed the whole withpeas. About the time
when they began to put forth their tendrils, I sowed
each alternate acre with difierait qantities of plaster,
beginning with five bushels, anj going as low as one.
The effect was apparent, andaljout as striking as upon
clover. But as my object was 10 ascertain tne effect
upon ensuing corn crops, in ihy fob ai, d alter the pea
vines were dead, Isowedupon uortions of the
field similar quantities of plns/er; I then had every
thing plowed in, and suffered it to lie until spring,
when the whole was planted in corn. The difference
was striking from the time the corn came up, and al
though the result varied as to the amount of product, I
was satisfied there was an inciea9e upon those squares
where the plaster was sowed ipon the growing pea, of
about fifteen to nine. I couldnot detect any difference
between those squares where die plaster was sowed up
on the dry vine and the. residut of the field. Beingsat
isfied that the improvement overpaid the expense, I be
gan upon a larger scale, and the following are the re
sults of two crops, one f peas with plaster, and the
other of corn. I ought t* say, that the number of acres
and the crops, were not accurately measured. The
first being ascertained by the number of corn-hills, and
the crop by measureinenun carl loads;
1. A field containing aßou\*ts acres, worn by lons
cultivation in corn and cotton, produced, in 1845, 750
bushels of corn, and in 1847, afte-: -be fallow crop of
peas with plaster, the crop was 1650btsshels.
2. An old field, containing 27 acres, which was cut
down, plowed up, and suffered to lie o*e year, was
planted in corn in 1845, and produced 40) bushels.—
In 1847, after peas and plaster, the crop was 750
busht k
3 On a field, containing about 160 acres, pea worn,
and part old field, No. 2 being a part of it, the crop of
1845 was about 2500 bushels. This was such a crop
as I had a right to expect, compared with other lands,
and other crops upon the same land. The crop oi 1847
was 4781 bushels. This crop was stored to itself, and
was delivered as a part of the sale crop, and the result
is strictly accurate. It would probably hive measur
ed more, had it not been from a combination of ac
cidents which prevented its being gathered until the
22d ot January.
4. An oldfield, treated in every way as No. 2. but
better land, containing 20 acres, produced in 1845,200
bushels of corn, and in 1847, 600.
No. 5. A fi Id, worn out by alternating crops ofcom
and oats, and then as pasture, containing 35 acres,
- produced, in 1845, 350 bushels of corn, and in 1847,
650. This land is not equal in natural fertility to any
-of the fields above mentioned.
I ought to add, that in none of the above cases, was
the land naturally poor in its native growth—all but the
last were, very fertile, that they had all been great
ly injured by hard cultivation, and that the maximum
ol their yield could hardly have bpen as high as 50 bush
els to the acre. It is not my purpose to trouble you
with a disquisition upon the mode ill which piaster nets,
nor of the causes why it so signally tails upon some
land, and acts powerfully upon others. My object has
- been to state nothing but tacts, and in execution ot that
I have to add that grass is the great enemy of the pea
when sown ; that weeds do not seem to injure it, and
that there are many sensible and well-judging men
who contend that the crop is surer when sown in
the month of June, upon a corn-stubie, and then plow
ed in, than when the land is first broken up with dou
ble ploughs, and the seed harrowed or plowed in.—
The cause assigned is, that the last method is more fa
vorable loan early growth of crop, .(crab,) grass than
the former. I ought also to add, that I have been un
able to perceive any difference upon the pea where five
bushels of plaster have been sown upon it, and where
the quantity was confined to a single bushel. I ought
also to say, that the best mods of harvesting the pea is
to turn a stock of hogs upon them when ripe ; that the
preferable kind is the red pea, because it does not rot
when exposed to the weather, and that care should be
taken to choose that variety which combines product
iveness ot crop and luxuriance ot vine.
Depth of Manure.
Considerable discussion is going on t in the papers re
lative to the proper depth to bury manure. Some as
sert that its Pest parts descend, and, therefore, it should
i be but slightly covered—while others maintain that
nearly the whole strength becoming gaseeus. rises,
■ and it must therefore, be buried deep. All this differ
i ence of opinion results from the attempt to wiuke a rule
; that will apply to all circum-nuces. One farmer ap
-1 plies manure to the suriace of a newly ploughed field
lute m tU Spring, und harrows it in. Hot and dry
weather follows, and being only partially covered. m ucn
of it escapes in vaporand is wasted—the few light rains
which occur are insufficient to wash much of the solu
ble portions into thesoil, it never reaches the roots of
the crop, and conseqienily produces little or no effect.
Again, he ploughs deeper into the soil, and the reverse
in every resjiect takes place. Hence he becomes tho
roughly satisfied that manure should always, under all
ciicumsiances, be btried deep.
Another larrne: applies his manure late in autumn,
to the surface. Gold weather prevents fermentation,
and the enriching portion which otherwise would es
cape in vapor, is washed by the abundant rains, in the
form of liquid manure into the soil and by the usual
time of plowing in spriug, the surface of the soil for a
few inches, is saturated with the most fertilizing parts,
the plough turning under the rest. All that is saved ;
and the tanner is convinced that surface application is
invariable the best. They “both are right, and both
are wrong.” They should act according 10 circum
stances. Every farmer is aware by the smell that but
little manure escapes from his barn-yurd in winter, but
much in summer. Hence in winter and in late eutuiun;
and 111 early spring, may safely lie at or near the sur
face, and its soluble parts will descend deep enough in
to ihe earth. But in a dry soil, and during the dry
warm season, it can scarcely be ploughed too deep, for
benefiting the roots of plants.
Preserving Fruit.
In the first number of the Transactions of the Mas
sachusetts Horticultural Society, there is an account
of the new mode ot preserving apples and pears. The
inventor of the mode, M. Paquet, of Paris, has receiv
ed trom the Royal Society ot Horticuliure, a medal.—
He presented on the 12th of June, one hundred pears
and apples, which it is stated not oniy their
beauty, freshness and flavor, but even their perfume.
His fruit house is described as a circular building, with
an ouier and an inner wall—the size ot the building be
ing whatever is convenient. The distance between the
outer aud inner wall is about three feet six inches.—
There aie windowsill both ‘'al.s, a diffused light be
ing preferred to darkness. The inner room, which is
the depository ol the fruit, is keptat a constant tempe
rature ol 50degrees; (fahr.) as low as39 would not be
injurious, but 66 to 73 destructive. Boxes are made
with drawers of oak ; that wood being easier to be
cleaned from the remains of fruit which might decay.—
“In these drawem,” says the ac< ount, the fruits"arc
placed with small intervals between each, on a slight
bed, one-sixth of an inch thick, ol saw dust, (not pine,
which would communicate an unpleasant flavor,/ high
ly dried in an oven, eight parts, and one part oi very
dry pulverised charcoal; and with this mixture the in
terstices between the fruits are tilled to about two-thirds
ol their height, leaving one-third exposed.” This mode
is deemed greatly preterable to keeping fruits in moss,
cotton, paper or other substances.
‘File fruit should be gathered with the greatest care,
and not in the least bruised : the fairest and finest spe
cimens selected. It should be gathered t-n days before
it is ripe. After it is gathered, it is directed to leave
it in an open airy situation for a: out fiiteen days, to
sweeten, and on 110 account be wiped previous to being
disposed in ihe fruit house.
Perpetual Roses.
ANew-York correspondent furnishes “ The Horti
culturist ’’with the following :
Many cultivators of this Hue new class of roses “wasie
itssweeiness” by allowing it to carry all its blossoms in
the month of June. Now to have the pen uil rose fully
enjoyed, it should not be ailoweu 10 Diomn at ah in the
ro eseason. Roses are so common then that it is not
at all prized ; while blooming Irom mid-suminer to
November, it is highly prized by uil persons.
The way I pursue to grow 11 in perfection, is to pinch
out as soon as visible, every blossom and bud tiiat ap
pears ai the first crop, say from the middle of May 10
the middle of June. This reserves all the strength of
the p'ant ior the afier bloom ; and accordingly 1 have
sucli clusters ot roses in July, August, September and
October, as those who ha ve not tried this stopping sys
tem can have no idea of. La Rem, Madame Lutiiiy,
Counte de Paris, and tiie Duchess of Southerland are
particularly superb varieties under this treatment. In
deed, they may be recommended as among the best of
the perpetual?.
1 have adopted, with excellent results, Mr. River’s
recommendation, of giving the roots of well established
roses a good soaking ot liquid guano, alter they have
shed their leaves, say miudle ot October. It greatly
promotes their luxuriant growth the next season?
How to Enlarge Vegetables.
A vast lincrease of food may be obtained by mnna
gingjudic ousiy, and systematically carrying out fora
time the principle of increase, l ake, for instance a
pea Plant it in a very rich ground. Aiiow it to hear
the first year say halta dozen pods only : remove all
others. Save the largest single peu ot these, sow it the
next year, and reiam of the produce three pods onlv :
sow the largest one the following year, and retain one
pod. Again select the largest, and the next year the
sort will by tit siirne have trebled its size and weight.
Ever atterwards sow the largest seed. By these means
you will get pea? (or anything eke) of a hulk of which
wc at present have m conception.
VOL. XXVI.—No 28.
The Marriage Ceremony In Kussia.
The marriage ceremony, however solemn it
may be accounted, a? one of the offices of’ the
church, is so cloaked with theatrical effect, as
to lose much of its spiritual sanctity. It would
seem that the external senses, rather than the
feelings of the heart and mind were to he
wrought upon ; or perhaps it is considered that
the feelings are only impressed by the agency
ot the senses. Be this at it may, marriage is
a drawingroom scene, under priestly auspices;
lay frivolities are intermingled with ecclesias
tical pagentry. a id the theatrical effect is en
hanced by its being an evening performance.
The exterior of the church is illuminated ; but
the brilliancy outside is eclipsed bv the blaze
of the interior, which, studded with candles
and chandeleiers. looks more like a saloon of
pleasure than a temple of worship. The
guests and friends invited to be present ap
pear in full dress, and are marshalled to the
respective side of the building appropriated to
t hem by a master ot the ceremonies appointed
for the occasion ; the friends ot’ each oflhe
contracting parties being grouped together on
ether side leaving the centre tree, for there are
neither pews nor seats of any kind in the Rus
sian churches. The entrance of the bride
groom is welcomed by a chant from the choris
ters, who take a leading part in the ceremony,
no instrumental music being allowed in the
Greek churches; a bridesman immediately
hurries to the residence of the bride to notify
that her intended k awaiting her. This is of
ten intimated gracefully and silently by the
presentation of a qf do wees.’. On the
bride’s arrival, the’ cnbrisfera again chant a
welcome, and she takes her place among her
friends. The dress of the bride is as sumptuous
as jewels and the most costly articles ca make
it. if the means of her family admit of such a
display. She is ushered into the assembly by
a kind of procession, headed by one ot her o\vi\
i family, bearing before him the richly ornamen
ted picture of her saint, which is destined to
iccupy a corner of her future apartment, and
which, during the ceremony, is placed on the
high alter. A small temporary alter, or reading
deik. covered with rose colored silk, and or
namented with silver fringe and lace, is placed
in tie centre of the pasquet. at which the
priest officiates. The service is long and con
sists o reading the lives of Abraham and
Sarah, an exhortation to the new couple, and
much tinging. The rings are exchanged at
the betrothal, and therefore that symbol forms
no part if the service.—The pair bearing light
ed tapeis in their hands, and having large giit
crowns held over their heads walk thrice
around the alter, grasping the priest’s robe*
and during the exhoriation they stand on a
I large piece of rich silk, which becomes the
| perquisite of the preist. This portion ol tin*
ceremony being concluded, the sacrament i •
administered and the new married coup:
proceed to the grand alter, where they pro
trate themselves, with foreheads to tin
ground, before the various pictures of th
saints, and kiss them with many crossings ai
genuflexions. The congratulations of tie
mends now follow j the line oi demarcation i
! broken through and all parties assembh
j both men aw women, kies each other. A
brilliant supper awaits the whole party at th*
j house (gciiaraily) of the parents ot the bridt :
‘ dancinj, is kept up to a late hour, and not
I unfreouentiy the pleasures of the table d< -
! generate into excess. Superstition permits ot’
onh certain days for the performance of tin
| marriage ceremony ; care being taken to avoid
j tte eve of any fast or particular prader day
I Previous to the marriage, the betrothed pai
, ties are naturally subject to the quizzing*
’ and sly jokes of their friends, including one v
ry singular custom, to which they are expec
ted to conform. At the dinner table if any
one on tilling his glas* cries 44 Gorkoe. gorkoe
(bitter, bitter.) the bridegroom elect is eo.
sidered bound to remedy tlie alledged evil by
kissing his intended— Life in Russia.
RvAariiona *n Flowers.
On every side I espy several budding flow-
I ers. As yet they are like bales of clotii from
; the packer’s warehouse: and each is wrapped
I within a strong enclosure, and its contents are
tied together by the firmest bandages ; so that
all their beauties lie concealed, and all their
sweets are locked up. Just so is the selfish
man whose aims are all turned inward, and
meanly terminated upon himself; who mak>-
his own private interests or personal pleas
ures the sole centre of his desingns. and the
scanty circumference of his actions.
Ere long the searching beams will open
these silken folds and draw them into a grace
ful expansion. Then, what a lovely blue
will glow in their cheeks, and what a balmy
odor exhale from their bosoms! So when di
vine grace shines upon the mind even so the
curl becomes bountiful ; the heart of stone is
taken away, and a heart of flesh, a flesh sus
ceptible of the softest, most compassionate em
otions. is introduced in its stead. O! how
sweetly do the social affections dilate them
selves under so benign an influence just like
these disclosing gems under the powerful eye
of day. The tender regards are r.o longer
confined to a single object, but extend them
selves into a generous concern lor mankind,
and shed liberal refreshments on all within
their reach.
The prophet, describing the charitable tem
per, very beautifully says. 4 If thou draw out
thy soul to the hungry.’ This I think may
not improperly be illustrated by the circum
stances observed above The opening of those
buds into a large and extensive spread, is a
pretty portrait of the amplitude of a generous
heart, which cannot shut up his compassion, or
remain unconcerned at any human calamity.
The freeness and copiousness with which the
expanded flowers are continually pouring out
their choicest essences, may represent the vari
ous acts of an unwearied liberality, together
with those endearing words and that cordial
affection which embalm, as it were a gift,
double its value, and constitute what the
sacred penman styles 4 drawing oat the
soul.’
Arise then, thou Sun ol Righteousness, ariee,
with healing under thy wings, and transfuse
thy gentle but penetrating ray throughout all
our intellectual powers ! Enlarge every nar
row disposition, and fill us with a diffusive
benevolence. Make room in our breasts for
the whole human race, and teach us to love
our fellow creatures for their amiable Creator’s
sake. May we be pleased with the ir excel
lencies, and rejoice in their happiness; but feel
their miseries as our own and with a brother's
sympathy hasten to relieve them. — Harrcy.
A Thrilling Incideut.
The great Whig Mass meeting at Fort
Harrison, near Terre Haute, Indiana, was a
grand affair. The Ibilowing incident is rela
ted by a correspondent ol the State Journal:
Gov. Letcher made a most happy address,
and particularly gratifying to bis Whig hear
ers. He depicted, in the most glowing colors,
the stern and unbending honesty, and the
many eminent qualifications of Gen. Tayior lor
the Presidency. While speaking of the gallant
defence of Fort Harrison, by then Liuet. Tay
lor, and his brave little band of soldiers, an in
cident occurred which I cannot omit mention
ing. A venerable lady was present, who was
in the Fort at the time of the sie e and assisted
ii moulding bullets lor the soldiers. While
Gov. L. was dwelling upon the almost iorioiu
hope of the garrison, and paying a high com
pliment to Gen Taylor, the old lady became
much excited, and with tears streaming down
her cheeks, raised her arms and cried out in a
loud voice— 44 Glory to God, and everlasting
thanks to Gen. Taylor.” The effect was elec
tric. The shout that went, up from the multi
tude was one of no ordinary kind.