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BY S. ROSE & CO.
, r C H 4. PM AN <fc S. ROSE, Editors.
TERMS.
,■ , Qeorsia Journal {< Messenger is published eve
\Vednesday morning in the city of Macon, at the
I blowing
REDUCED RATE:
j{paid strictly in advance, per year $2 50
a Ait paid in advance 3 00
j i nß t paid till the end of the year, 4 00
I The above terms will be rigidly enforced, without re-
I (0 persons, ns the object of the Publishers is to do
I ‘Tv-sas nearly as possible upon the cash principle—|
| _ . “ine that their subscribers should reap the profits
1 ‘. ‘o, usually go to agents and collectors. In no case
* , e paper be sent out of the State unless first paid
, ,','r * satisfactory reference is given in Macon or its
| cinitf.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at the usual rates—
, not limited when handed in, will be inserted till
j ~ j hut a liberal discount will be allowed to persons
’ i.ivertise by the year, and who pay on demand,
marriage notices, and obituary notices of over
I . ups. will be charged at the usual rates.
. announcements of candidates for office, to be paid
I •a; the usual rates, when inserted.
I v’ral arrangements made with County Officers,
I ) r , nsts. Auctioneers, and others, who may wish to
make limited contracts.
I persons advertising will please observe the following:
fy/e* of Land and Negroes, by Executors, Adminis
-i irs and Guardians, are required by law to be adver-
I in a public gazette, sixty days previous to the day
These sales must be held on the first Tuesday in the
nuiith. between the hours of ten in the forenoon and
‘ m , e j,! the afternoon, at the Court House in the county
1 which the property is situated.
phe sales of Personal Property must be advertised in
,e manner forty days
Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an Estate must be
Notice that application will be made to the Court of
Ordinary for leave to sell Land and Negroes, must be
published weekly for four months.
’ Citations or Letters of Administration must be pub
died thirty days—tor Dismission from Administration,
monthly six months-for Dismission from Guardian
ship, forty days. ,
kales tor foreclosure ot mortgage, must be published
monthly for four months —for establishing lost papers,
I for the full space of three months —for compelling ti
, s from Executors or Administrators where a bond has
:ieeri given by the deceased, the full space of three
maths.
S3* Letters on business to be post-paid.
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
United States Mail Line—Daily,
E tween Savannah and Charleston via Hilton Head
and Beaufort, Inland two-thirds of the way.
the well lkown
j., “jjjLsplendid Steam Packets YB^pI|sIgF
WETAMORA, CaptainF. Barden,
‘V*! SRVBROOK, Capt T Lyon,
LEV. CTjINCH, Capt. VVm. Curry,
ii Hereafter leave Savannah every evening at halt
it 3 o'clock, and Charleston every morning at 9 o’-
rk. precisely, touching at Hilton Head and Beau
tort each way, and avoiding two-thirds of the sea route.
For Freight or Passage apnly on hoard or to
BROOKS & TUPPER, Ag’ts Savannah.
E. LAFITTE, &, CO. Ag’ts Charleston.
N. B —All Goods, intended for Savannah or Charles
ton, will be forwarded by the Agents if directed to their
we, free of commissions.
Ail way freight payable by shippers.
Jan 26 43
sieini-weekly U. S. Mail,
fe ;®w.i Steam-Packet Line.
BETWEEN
SAVANNAH & PALATKA, FLA.
BY THE WAY OF
larien, Brunswick, St. Mary’s, Ga.; Jacksonville,
Black Creek and Picolata, Fla.
In connection with the Charleston Daily Mail Steam
iekets at Savannah, the steamer SARAH SPALD
ING, from Palatka to Lake Monroe, the U. S. Mail
-tages from Picolata to St. Augustine, and from Black
Creek, via Newnansville, Alligator, Mineral Springs
andColunabus, to Tallahassee.
UCAMULGEE. Capt. P. McNelty.
ST. MATTHEWS, Capt. N. King.
WM. GASTON, Capt. J Hebbard.
The Packets leave Savannah every Tuesday and
Saturday mornings, at 10o’U>ck., and arrive at Picola
ta in time for the Mail Stages to go through to St. Au
pistine 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
of com mission. Freight from Savannah and Charles
ton, and all way freight, payableby shippers’
WASHINGTON HALL.
THE undersigned late of the Oglethorpe
House, Columbus, beg leave to announce that
4ig yj they have leased the above Establishment for
t=— term of years, and will open it on the Ist of
October. The buildings are undergoing the most tho
rousb repair. The rnoms-will be newly painted and
immhed, and several additional parlors will be made.
All the Redding. Chamber and Table Furni
ture wiil be entirely new, and of superior nu dity.—
The Table will be furnished sumptuously, and nothing
w.ll be emitted that can contribute to the comfort and
measure >of our guests.
R. L. & J. H. BASS.
Macon, Sept 27 26 ly
Stable and Livery.
YMJE subscribers have leased for a term ol years,
i. the large and commodious STABLES attached
n the Fsoyd House, and the f.arge ands\ T cw Stable at
ached to the Washington Hall, and will give their un
livided attention to the same. Saddle Horses, Bug
jiee and Carriages to hire. Apply at either of the Ho
tels, oral the Stables.
THOMAS A. BROWN.
JUDGE VV. HARRIS.
Macon, Sept 27 26 ly
Mason A Dibble’s New Stable.
,l\ THE undersigned have just completed thei
SPLENDID NEW STABLE on the corne r
of .Mulberry and Third Streets, nearly oppo’
site the Floyd House, where they keep on hand safe
and WELL BROKE horses and every variety of Convey
ance tor the accommodation of their friends and the
public. Single Horses and Drovers will be attended
with the utmost care and on accommodating terms.
As the Proprietors have but ONE STABLE, andean
therefore give their personal attention to their business,
they feel confident of being able to give universal satis
faction. T Board of Horse 50 cents per day.
T. M. MASON,
Oct 18 29 WILLIAM DIBBLE.
PIANO FOKTLS.
JUST received from New York, two
■ -yjhß iegant Rosewood PIANOS, 6i octaves,
• • f I S* a nd of superior tone, which will be sold
6 ually low for cash. The Pianos may be seen at
t esicfence of the subscriber. J. WAKEMAN.
Dec 13 37 3m
Copartnership-
THE undersigned have this day associated them
selves in the Auction ami CoiniuiSr
Sion ariness. under the firm and name of GAVAN
h. MALURTY.and offer their services to the public
t ie sale of all kinds of Goods, Produce, Real Es-
N.-groes, &c. Libera! advances made on Goods
■ttore, and also on consignment. They pledge theni
'■e* to give their undivided attention to business, to
® a ke quick 9ales and prompt returns.
MARTIN GAVAN,
T. MAGURTY.
X .v 8 32
Ale :unl Cider.
DORERT JOHNSON’S Albany Cream Ale
I U and baker’s celebrated Champagne Cider. A
” supply received weekly, and for sale by the un
®rs>ißtied agents in Macon.
Jjuv 22 34 GAVAN & MAGURTY.
James Key mom*
(pFF.RS a large and well selected stock oi GRO-
V FFRIES, DRY GOODS and SHOES. Pur
lyrswtli find it to their interest to give him a call,
determined not to be undersold. o<'t II 28
V'M ICE.—I request those who are indebted to
y He to settle the same before the first of January
I ‘-as my limited means will prevent giving longer
JAS. SEYMOUR.
J .y ember 22 34
s iNew Mackerel.
‘ 1A QUARTER barrels No. 1,
>’ AU Ohalf do do 1,
J ]'? > do do 2,
f barrels do 3,
*’ t half ffo do 3,
■ J y received and for sale by JAS. SEYMOUR.
£ -tuber 34
1 S ‘*y * IN’E FLOUR in Sacks and Barrels can
Yyy°f JAMES SEYMOUR.
yy liber 22 34
a* Smoked Halibuts, for sale by
I { ] V — 34 J. SEYMOUR.
■ tlie New Book, JNstrie,
J . and Fancy Klore.
1 T /.' ( J y U assortment of, including the Trench
Pen, and a beauticle article for Ladies’
N'ovxf r, c< ’ lve d and for sale cheap.
35 J. J A* S P. RICHARDS.
COTTON AVENUE
Carriage and Saddlery iiepository,
iny _ FREEMAN & ROB
ERTS have now on hand, ofrfstatic
ls/ 2; H^*' th .. eirown an d Northern man- *
w ufacture, a complete assortment of Car
riages. Harness, Saddles and Trunks, which are offer
ed for Cash or approved paper.
Also, a large stock of Carriage and Saddlery Hard
ware, Carriage Trimmings, Springs, Axles, Lamps,
Bands, Maleable Iron,Oil and BrusselleCarpets. Dash,
Top and Enamel’d Leather, Coach, Japan and Leath
er Varnish, &,c. &c.
Carriage, Saddle and Harness-makers will find ev
ery article used in their business at prices to suit the
times. Carriages and Harness made to order, and re
pairing done at short notice.
Macon, October 18, 1843. 29 ly
‘B'lie Subscriber
HAVING enlarged his Stable and Lots, he is
P re P a r p d to accommodate the travelling public
, J— cl. , an ,j Drovers on moderate terms.
Oct II 28 ly T. J- SHINHOLSER.
Taylor’s Celebrated Cotton Ciins.
rip HE undersigned inform the public, that they have
JL been appointed Agentsfor the sale of those celebra
ted COTTON GINS, manufactured by E. T. Taylor
& Cos. formerly of Girard, Ala. but now of Columbus,
Ga., where is established one of the most exten
sive and complete manufactories in the South. The
materials used are of the best quality. The machinery
is all new, and constructed on the most approved plans
for the manufacture of Cotton Gins.
The machinists and workmen employed in the estab
lishment are skillful and experienced in the business ;
and they have'gnade such improvements in the mechan
ism & construction of the Gins that they feel certain, in
every case, to furnish a Gin which will perform admi
rably well, and give the purchaser entire satisfaction.
In the way of recommendation, we need only say,
that we furnished several hundred of the late improved
Gins to planters in various parts of the country during
the season, and not one of that number has tailed to (five
general satisfaction, both in speed and the sample of
Cotton.
Icy ORDERS can be sent to E. T. Taylor &Cos
by mail, or contracts made with their Agents who are
travelling through the countiy.
GINS will be sent to any part of the country, and in
all cases warranted to perform well.
Persons addressing the Proprietors by mail, will di
rect their letters to Columbus, Ga.
, N. OUSLEY & SON.
March 22 51
Massey’s Improved Cotton Gins.
THE subscriber is now prepared to manufacture a su
perior article of COTTON GINS, having procu
red materials of the best quality and being supplied with
the best of workmen. Besides he is now making con
siderable addition to his machinery, which will enable
him to furnish as good gins, and on as reasonable
terms, as any factory in the State.
The subscriber has the exclusive right of Simpson’s
Patent, (for applying metalic rubber to drums, pullies,
&c.) for some fifty of the best cotton growing counties
in the State ; which he intends applying to his gins
when required. And it is certainly of great advant
age to the cotton gin, for it not only requires one third
less power to propel it, where the metalic rubber is ap
plied, but the gin, running geer, and every thing con
nected with it, will last as much longer in pioportion.
I believe there is no one of common sense but will ad
mit, that the lighter machinery of any kind can run,
the ionger it will last.
It appears that a great many persons prefer what is
called a water box, to all such 1 would say, that it is not
worth one cent for the purpose recommended—that is
to prevent the gin from taking fire, for this simple rea
son, a gin never takes fire irom the box, but invariably
from the brush inside the gin, (when it takes fire at all.)
But as every man has his own notions, I will furnish a
box ot my own invention (to all who may require it,)
equal to the patent water box.
N. B.—Gins sent to any part of the country, and in
every case warranted to perform well.
Letters addressed to the subscriber at Macon, Ga.,
will receive prompt attention.
O. W. MASSEY.
March 22 51 ly
Stoves, Tin-Ware, House hold Arti
cles and Hardware.
WM. H. BRAY & CO. having removed to
the store formerly occupied by Dibble 6c Bray,
would invite the attention of their customers and the
public generally, to their new and extensive stock,
consisting of Cooking Stoves of the most approved pat
terns, also Air-Tight : Parlor and Box Stoves of every
description. Hollow Ware, Brass Kettles, Japanned
Ware, Lamps, Britannia and Planished Ware ‘Tin
ned and Sauce Pans and Preserve Kettles,
a general assortment ot tlaraware, Carpenter’s Tools,
Building Materials, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Brass
Andirons, Fire Dogs, Shovels and Tongs, Wafer,
Waffle, and Smoothing Irons, Wire Fenders, Tea
Trays and Waiters, Bell Trimmings, Grid-Irons,
Feather and Hair Dusters, all kinds Wooden Ware,
Bird Cages. House keepers are particularly invited to
give us a call.
The subscribers are also extensively engaged in the
manufactory ot Tin Ware, which they are prepared to
sell at wholesale or retail, cheaper than any other es
tablishment in the State. We are also prepared to do
all kinds of Copper work, Brasing and Factory work
of every description, also particular attention paid to
Roofing and putting Gutters and Conductors to build
ings, whether in the City or Country. Mr. McElroy
will give his whole attention to the manufacturing part
ot the business, and will see that ail work that comes
under his care is executed with neatness and at the
shortest notice. Wholesale dealers in Tin Ware will
do well to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere,
as we have determined to suit the prices of our goods
to the present low prices of Cotton.
WILLIAM H. BRAY.
WILLIAM J. McELROY.
Cotton Avenue, opposite Mix is Kirtland’s
Shoe Store. Dec 20 38 6m
Macon Candy itlaiinlactory,
I AM now prepared to fill orders for Candies, com
prising the following varieties.
Mint, Sarsafras, Clove, Cocoanut, Lemon, Cina
mon, Lemon Drops,Ground Pea,Orange, Hoarhound ,
Mint Drops, Almond, Birch, Cream, Fancy Hearts,
Fancy Kisses, Wintergreen, Rose, Plain Hearts, Braid
ed Candy, Sugar Plumbs, Sugar Almonds, Corrianders,
Carraways, While, Red and Yellow Rock Candy,
Candy Toys—packed in neat boxes and delivered at
any point in the City. Terms Cash or city accept
ance. HENRY C. FREEMAN, Agent.
Nov 8 32 Cotton Avenue.
BALL PARTIES and Weddings furnished in su
perior style and at short notice.
Nov 8 32 HENRY C. FREEMAN, Ag’t.
TOY'B of every description, including a splendid as
sortment of Dolls, just received.
Nov 8 32 HENRY C. FREEMAN, Ag’t.
SCOTCH ALE.—IOO dozen John Dove’s celebra
ted Falkirk Ale, this day received, and for sale by
Nov 15 33 SCOTT, CARIIART & CO.
SALT TO ARRIVE.—S,OOO Sacks Salt for sale,
to arrive, in quantities to suit purchasers, by
Nov 15 33 SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
Flue Wines.
OLD MADEIRA of the very best quality.
Do. SHERRY do. do.
Do. PORT the pure juice ot thegrape.
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 2G, 184a 17
IVliiskey, Guiand Hum.
| An BBLS Rectified Whiskey.
lUU 75 do. Baltimore do.
150 do. PHELP'S (and other brands) GIN.
50do. U. E. RUM.
On hand and for sale by
SCOTT CARHART & CO.
July 26, 1848. 17
Tobacco iiiMl Cigars.
A large Stock, of every brand and quality, always on
hand and for sale low by
SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
July 26,1848. 17
Paiuls, 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, 1818. 17
Cotton Yarns and Osnabturgs.
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’, for sale by the bale, on the usual time, at Manu
facturer’s prices.
SCOTT, CARHART &. CO.
July 26, 1848, 17
IHA NEGROES WANDED— To work on
1 (JU the Western and Atlantic Railroad for the
ensuing year. For prime able fellows, we will pay one
hundred and forty dollars per annum. Hire payable
monthly or quarterly. W T e will insure all negroes hired to
its against accidentsoccuring from the work they may
be imployed at. For further particulars apply to the
Subscribers at .Macon, until the 2d of January, after
that date, at Dalton, Murry Cos. Ga.
Dec. 27. 4t —39 J. D. GRAY, & CO.
\\T ANTED.' —An experirnced Brickmaker,capa-
YV ble of taking charge of a brickyard in the vieiu
ity of Macon;; likewise 8 or 10 negro men and boys to
work in said yard. J- D. GRAY.
Dec 27. 1648 4t—39
MACON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 1849.
Watches, Jewelry, &c„ nf reduced i
Prices.
IN addition to their previous stock, the sub-
are now receiving large supplies of New
i _ -SiGoods in their line, consisting of Watches, Jew
elry, Silver ware and Silver plate. Guns,Pistols, Mili
tary and Military Trimmings, Fancy Hardware and
Fancy articles, Watch-makers Tools and materials, I
&c. &c., all of which they offer for sale at reduced pri
ces for cash.
They are receiving many articles in their line, which
are entirely new, and they respectfully invite the citi
zens and persons visiting Macon, to call and examine
their slock.
W. B. JOHNSTON & BROTHER.
Macon, Nov 29 35
The subscriber has engaged a very superior
workman, (14 years a manufacturer ofWatch
in Europe,) and is now prepared to do all kind
of Watch work, in the best manner and on the most
reasonable terms. Certificates will be given to per
sons having work, guaranteeing it to be accurately
done and satisfactorily or the money refunded.
Persons in the city and from the country, are invited
to give him a trial. B.L. BURNETT.
Dec 6 36
Musical Instruments.
THE undersigned having been appointed Agent for
F. Zoghaum’s Harmonic Institute, Charleston, S.
C. is enabled to ofler an assortment of Musical Instru
ments at unparalleled low prices; he will also keep
constantly on hand an assortment of Musical .Merchan
dize ot all kinds. Complete sets of Instruments for
Bands Slc. can be furnished.
These goods are imported into Charleston direct from
Europe by Mr. Zogbaum, and can therefore be afford
ed at prices tar below any thing that has yet been offer
ed in this part of the country.
March 22 51 ly. B. L. BURNETT.
GOLD PENS.—A large lot of Gold Pens, war
ranted, very low by B. L. BURNETT.
Oct 25 30
GOLD PENCILS, Slides, Hearts, Gold and Sil
ver Spectacles, Finger Rings, for sale low by
Oct 25 30 B. L. BURNETT.
SILVER and Plated Ware.—Castors, Cake Bask
ets, Trays, Candlesticks, and a variety of Silver
Card Cases, Combs, Buckles, Slides, Head Ornaments
fcc. of the latest styles. Also, a great variety of Fan
cy Articles, both pretty and useful, all very low by
B. L. BURNETT,
Oct2s 30 Cotton, Avenue, Macon, Ga.
BONNETS, BONNETS.
MRS. F. DESSAU is now opening a full
of fashionable Bonnets, Ribbons, Fea
thers, Embroideries, and other Fancy Articles,
all carefully selected by herself in New York. Rely
ing on the liberal patronage heretofore extended to her,
she solicits a continuance of the same.
Dresses, Vizettes, Bonnets, Caps, Head-dresses, &c.
made to order as usual. Oct 18 29 3m
~~ A~CARD.
MRS. MASON has just returned from Europe, and
is occupying tlie late Odd Fellow’s Hall, on Third
Street, opposite Graves, Wood & Co’s, where she is
prepared to Bleach, Alter and Trim all kinds of Fan
cy, plain and Straw Leghorn and Mohair Bonnets, in the
first style of Fashion.
Mrs. Mason takes this opportunity of acknowledg
ing with thanks the liberal patronage she formerly re
ceived, and feels 1 hat she is so well known to the Ladies
of Macon and the surrounding country, that she need
not make any puffin reference to her work.
N. B. Dresses, Visites, Mantalets made from the
latest and most approved models. Also Pinking done
by the yard.
Nov. 7. 3m 32
Instruction on tlic Piano.
THE undersigned grateful for the patronage he has
received since his settlement in Macon, renews
the tender of his services to his friends and the public.—
Price of instruction sls per quarter, (thirty lessons.)
Rooms over the store of Messrs. Strong & Wood, on
Second street, W. J. WOOD.
N. B —Pianos tuned and put in the best of order.—
Calls in the city or neighboring counties wiil be prompt
ly attended to. W. J. W.
Nov 15 33
Billing, Rope ami Twine.
p? BALES Gunny Bagging,
z&tj 100 pieces 52 inch Kentucky Bagging,
200 “ 48itnh “
158 44 in< * .
500 lbs. Bagging Twine,
For sale on moderate terms by
CHAS. CAMPBELL & CO.
August 16 20
Kerseys. Blankets, dee.
DAA A YDS. Kerseys, 10 bales heavy Oznaburgs,
£>\JyJv/ 1200 Blankets, 8, 9 and 10 quarters,
40 dozen Wool Hats, 5 bales light Oznaburgs,
10 bale Yarns, (small packages.) For sale by
Oct 18 29 CHAS. CAMPBELL & CO.
DltV GOODS.
WE are now receiving in addition to our former
Stock, the following Goods suited to the Fall
and Winter trade.
Prints—embracing the latest styles and patterns,
DeLains, Alpaccas, Cashmeres and Marino,
Grode Rhine, Brocade, Camelion and other Silks,
Silk Fringe, Gimp, Edgings and Buttons,
Florence Silks—all colors, Camelion and striped Satin
Camelion Lustre, Satin stripe Cashmere,
Swiss Robes Embroi’d., Emb’d Swiss Muslin,
Silk, Broche and Cashmere S’haw's, Linen Sheetings,
Shirtings, Diaper, Hemstitch and Lawn Hnndk’fs.
Alargeassortinentof brown and bleached Sheetings
and Shirtings, 3-4 to 12-4 Tickings, Oznaburgs, Ken
tucky Jeans, Kerseys, Tweeds, Blankets, &c. &c.
All of which will be sold at the lowest market jrrice.
Oct 4 27 HYDE & BENTON.
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. —Jut received and
for sale by HYDE & BENTON.
Dec. 13. 6t37
ORANGE COUNTY BUTTER—Of superior
quality ju9t received and for sale by
Dec. 13. 6t37 HYDE & BENTON
CHEESE —In Boxes and Casks—Received and
for sale by HYDE & BENTON.
Dec. 13. 6t37.
F W DEK,—A fine article of single F Powder for
sale by TAYLOR & ROFF.
Dec 6 36
COPAL VARNISH of a superior quality, just
received and for sale at rnanulactnrers prices by
Nov 1 31 TAYLOR & ROFF.
A SUPERIOR article of MUSTARD for sale by
the box at manufacturers prices, by
Nov 1_ 31 TAYLOR & ROFF.
OA BBLS. Superior Cider Vinegar, for sale cheap,
JU by TAYLOR & ROFF.
Oct 4 27 _
‘l’aylor A Sou** I mperistl Cream Ale.
ft rr BBLS. Iron bound, just received by
JO Dec 13 37 T. C. DEMPSEY.
0/1 fIfWY EFFICACIA, Rio Hondo, Esmeralda
<i4,UUU and Diana choice Havanna Segars, just
< received by T. C. DEMPSEY.
Dec 13 37
Lr BARRELS Champagne Cider, just received by
l> Dec 13 37 T. C. DEMPSEY.
qa QUARTER casks low priced Wines, Madeira’
DU Sweet Malaga, and Port, for sale by
Dec. 13 37 T. C. DEMPSEY.
PH. GODARD ik CO’S Superior Old Cognac
Brandy, and Harrison &. Son’s celebrated Port
Wine, a few quarter casks, just received by
Dec 13 37 T. C. DEMPSEY.
r Hals! Hats!! Hats II! r 1
B F LDC \ & CO.
Late KIMBERLY’S OLD STAND.
tr DOZ. Low crown broad brim Hats Irom $1 to
OU to $5 each,
100 do Black Wool Hats from 4to s7per dozen.
Planters are particularly requested to examine our
stock, ns we cansell2s percent less than can be bought
in Macon, and a far better article—for Cash or good
credit. Sept. 27 26
IMJIt CAPS.—IO dozen fine Otter Caps,
1 10 dozen “ Beaver do
10 do “ Muskrat,do
Nov 29 35 BELDEN & CO.
■\TTOOIi HATS.—IOO dozen Black Wool Hats
YV a $4. 5, 6. and 7 per dozen,
10t) dozen White Wool Hats at sl, 5, 6, 7, and
8 i>er doz. BELDEN & CO.
Nov 29 35
Infunl’s Hats .Hid Caps.
IDOZ. Velvet Hats, anew article.
4 do Turbans, very fine.
3 do Velvets, embroidered.
2 do Boys Velvet Caps,
6 do Cotton do Caps,
2 do White Hats with feathers,
2do do do plain. BELDEN &. CO.
Nov 29 35
NOTICE. —All persons indebted to the Subscri
ber on Book Account, are requested to settle tlie
EX ” f "" h K, , £ d L O I ! S“DfB n BLE. b *
* Dec 23 *n
NEW YORK AND SAY ANN \II
Fine of Ocean Mcamers.
slendid new steamer CHERO
KEE, Captain Thomas Lyon, (late of
the Wm. Seabrook,) will leave Savan
nah for New York, on Wednesday, the 20th Decem
ber, 3d January, 17th January, 31st January and on
every alternate Wednesday thereafter. This ship is
1,250 tons burthen, built expressly for this trade, in tlie
most substantial manner, and with every regard to
safety, comfort and speed.
The second steamer of the line, the TENNESSEE,
is launched, and will be re dy early iti the Spring, so
that one will leave New York and Savannah every
Wednesday. The facilities and advantages offered
by this line to the travelling public of Georgia, Tennes
see. Alabama and Florida, it is hoped will be tried
and duly appreciated.
Persons intending to take passage in this line,
are assured that the Central Rail-Road Company, will
whenever necessary, run a special train to suit the ar
rival and departure of the steamers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
PADELFORD& FAY, Savannah, or
SAM’L. L. MITCHILL, 194. Front-st.,
Savannah, Dec. 26 381 y New York.
DR. G. R. RAMSEyT™*
Tiioinasville, Georgia.
Dee. 22. 40—6 m
SSfcJCTH 8c WARREN,
Attorneys at Law,
Albany, Raker County, Georgia.
W. E. Smith L. P. D. Warren.
Z CW Office on Broad street, two doors west of Har
rison & Seward’s. Dec. 15th, 1848. 40—ts
MATHEW E. WILLIAMS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
starkville, Lee County, Ga.
Dec. 8. 1848. 40—ly
P. P. LEWIS.
Surgeon Dentist.
Having located himsell permanently in Thomasville,
begs leave to tender his Professional services to the cit
izens of this place and the surrounding country. He
may be found at all times at the residence of Dr. Pres
ton, when not professionally engaged.
Incorruptible Artificial teeth.set on Gold Plate,from
one to an entire set, on the PRIN
CIPLE, so as to answer all the purposes of ARTICU
LATING and MASTICATING.
Letters addressed to me at Thomasville, Gn.,Post
paid will receive prompt attention.
All operations warranted to give entire satisfaction.
Lady’s waited on at their residence if required.
December 8,1848. 40—6 m
WARE-HOUSE
J&- - ’ ‘” And Commission Business,
THE subscribers have again opened their WARE
HOUSE in the City of’ Albany, and are now pre
pared for receiving, storing and shipping ol Cotton and
Merchandise. Being entirely disconnected with any
other branch of business, we will be able to devote our
entire attention to our Ware-House, so that planters
storing with U3 may calculate with certainty, on hav
ing their cotton shipped or sold, and their orders filled
on the shortest notice.
Price 25cents per bale throne'll the season.
HUNT &. PVNCHON.
Albany, Nov. 10. 1848. 40—6 m
J. H. HULL, 8c 00.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
ApalacSiicola, Florida.
Nov. 24. 40 —iy
LEGAL NOTICES.
Sumter Klierill’s Sale.
WILL be sold on the first Tuesday in February
next, before the court house door in the town
of Americus, Sumter county, within the usual hours
of sale, the following property, to wit:
Thomas Howard's interest in lot of Land, No. 25,
in the 17th district, of originally Lee now Sumter
county, his interest being one third of said lot of Land ;
levied on as said Howard’s property, to satisfy one fi
fa from a Justices’court of Columbia county, in tavor
of Evans & Parks, vs. said Howard—levy made and
returned to me by a constable.
Also, Virgil A. Dixon’s interest in lot of Land, No.
154 in the 26th district, of originally Lee now Suniter
county, also his interest in a ten acre lot, whereon
175 in 27th dlst of said fw’Mj ’ ’ani.'ffot well improved
all levied on as said Virgil A. Dixon’s property to sat
siiy one fi fa from the Inferior Court of said county of
Sumter in favor of Joseph B. Askew by said Dixon
GREEN M. WHEELER, D. Sheriff.
Jan. 3. 1849.
Kale of Reverted Lands,
IN MACON COUNTY.
BY virtue of An Act ot the Legislature, approved
30th December, 1847, and of an order from His
Excellency the Governor, will be sold to the highest
bidder, at the court house door in the town of Lanier,
Macon county, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in Feb
ruary next, the following Lots and Fractions of Land,
situated in the Ist district originally Muscogee now
Macon county; No. 20, containing 194 acres, No. 21,
containig6 acres,2 roodsand 32 poles,No. 37,contain
ing 62 acres, 3roods and 8 poles, No. 38, containing
8 acres, 2 roodsand 8 poles, No. 39, containing 119
acres, 3 roodsand 11 poles, No. 85, containin7 75 acres,
3 roods and 8 poles. No. 115, containing 99 acres, 3
roodsand B|poles, No. 133,containing 45 acres, 2 roods
and 24 poles, No. 171, containing 35 acres,2 roods iU)d
24 poles, No. 267, being nearly a square lot, Nos 242,
243, 263,264 and 168, each containing 2021 acres. The
quantity in each of the above lots being given accord
ing to the survey in the Surveyor General’s office.—
The terms of the sale will be, one third cash down,
and the other in equal installments of one and two
years, upon certain conditions, which will be made
known on the day.
CHARLES E. RU vlPH.Sh’fl.
January 340
GEOBGIA Sumter Comity.—Where
as, Lemuel S. Lockhart applies to me for let
ters of administration on the Estate ot George M.
O’Neal late of said county, deceased :
These are therefore, to cite, summons and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors of said de
ceased, to be and appear at my office within the tune
prescribed by law to show cause, (it any they have) why
said letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand, at office this I6th Dec. 1848.
Dec. 22. 40—30d. E.NUNN.c.c. o.
Gs i.OKGIA, Suniter County.—Where
s as, Thomas Scrutchm applies to me lor letters of
Dismission irom his further liaoility as Administrator
on the estate of Robert Prior, deceased:
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and
singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased to
be ami appear at my office within the time prescribed
by law, and show cause, (if any they have) why said
letters should not be granted.
Given under iny hand at office, this 11th September,
1848. Sept. 15. 40—6 m. E. NUNN, c. c. o.
GUARDIAN’S SALE.—On the first Tuesday in
March next, will be sold before the Court house
door in the town ot Bainbridge, Decatur county, be
tween the usual hours of sale, a negro boy named Bill,
as the property of Elizabeth Montgomery—sold lor the
benefit oi the minor heirs of William Montgomery de
ceased. JOHN T. SMITH, Guardian.
December 22. 40—tds.
\ D.MINISTRATOR’S SALE.—WiII be sold on
IV the first Tusday in March next, before the Court
House door in the Town of Hawkinsviile, Pulaski
county, lots of land numbers one hundred and ninety
one, two hundred and thirty and two hundred and thir
ty three, all lying in the Twelfth District ol originally
Houston, now Pulaski county, containing two hundred
and two and a hall acreseach.—Alt sold as the property
of the estate oi John Rawls deceased, in pursuance of
an order oftiie Inferior Court of Pulaski county sitting
for ordinary purposes and (or the benefit ol’ the heirs anil
creditors. Terms made known on the day ol sale.
CHARLES E. TAYLOR, Adm’r.
Jan. 3.40 CAROLINE M. RAWLS, Admr’x.
\ DMINIS I’RA'J OR’S SALE.—Agreeably to an
il order of the Court of Ordinary of Decatur county,
will be sold belbre the door of the Court House, in the
town ol Bainbridge, on the Ist Tuesday in February
next, between the usual hours of sale, the following lots
ol land to wit:
Nos. 334, 353, 354, and fractional part No. 355 con
taining 42 and a half acres, 35G, containing 2 and a
halt acres, 357, containing 97 acres, 358, containing 101
acres, all lying in the 14th Dist.,of originally fairly,
now Decatur county, and belonging to the estate of
I Mar in Harden deceased. J. LAW.c. c. o.
Nov. 24’48. 40—td. Administrator De bonis non.
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.—WiII be sold be
fore the Court House door in Stmkvillo, Lee
j county, on the first Tuesday in February next, lot of
land, No. 107, in the Ist District of said county, and
I the saw-timber on iot 39, in said District. Sold as the
I property of Seaborn Powell, late of said county de
| ceased. Nov. 24 ’4B 40—td R. L. FAYN E, Adm’r.
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE.—By virtue of an
order of the honorable Inferiour Court ol Lowndes
! County, when sitting forordittury purposes, wil be sold
at the Court house in the town of Waresiioro Wure
County, on the lsi Tuesday in February next, within the
legal hours of sate, Lot of Land No 288, in the 12tlt
District of formerly Appling, now Ware County, cou-
I taining four hundred and ninety acres (more or less) as
the property of John Roberts Deceased. Terms on the
day ofsale. WM. P- ROBERTS, Adm’r
December 8. 40-J-tds,
H
4 DMINISTRATOR’S SALE-Will be sold be
fi fore the Court House Door in the town of Stark
viile, Lee County, on the first Tuesday in February,
Lot of Land No. 40, in the 14th District of said coun
ty, containing 185 acres—also, five negroes.
Sept 8. 40—GOd. JAMES LARAMORE, Adm’r.
A DMINISTRATOR’S SALE—WiII he sold on
fi the first Tuesday in February next, before the
court house door in starkville, Lee county, tlie follow
ing lot-: of land No. 200 in tlie Ist District of Lee coun
ty, and No. 45, in the 14tli Dist. The same being sold
pursuant to an order of tlie Court of Ordinary of Sumter
co., as the property of the estate of John E. J. Cottle,
deceased. Terms made known on day of sale.
THOS P. COTTLE, Adnir.
Nov. 21th,’48. 38—td.
ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE —Will be sold be
fore the court house door in the town of Stnrk
ville on the first Tuesday in February next, at the usual
hour of sale, the lot of land whereon James Lennard
now lives, to be 9old as the property ot Willinin Moy,
for tlie benefit of the heirs and creditors es said estate.
Terms cash JOS'AH McLENDON, Admr
Decembers. 40—tds.
POSTPONED SALE.—WiII be sold before the
court house door in the town of Starkville Lee
county,on the first Tuesday in February next, by virtue
of an order of rhe Inferior court of said county, when
sitting for Ordinary purposes, one Negro Man belong
ing to the estate of Ruth Sikes,of said coun-ty deceased
lor the benefit ot the hens.
JOHN MORELAND Admr.
Dec. 1,40,
Indian Springs Academy.
THE Trustees of this Institution take pleasure in
announcing, that they have now in process ofcom
pletion, a large and commodious Academic Buiiding
svhich will be ready tor the opening of the School on
the second Monday in January. They have secured
the services of Mr. VV. Andrews,a gentleman who has
ahd successful experience in teaching, and who comes
with high testimonials of character and qualifications.
A lady fully qualified will be employed, as assistant in
the Female Department. Instruction will be given in
all the branches of a thorough and useful education,
and it is confidently expected the school will prove it
self worthy of public patronage. The decided health
iness and quiet of the locality, and its freedom from in
ducements to vice, render it every way desirable lor the
purposes intended Good board can be obtained on
j reasonable terms.
J RATES QF TUITION.
Primary branches, including spelling, reading,
writing and the rudiments ot Geography and
Arithmetic, per term of five months $ 6 00
Common branches, including Geography, Arith
metic and Grammar 9 00
Higher English branches 12 00
Higher Mathematics with the Latin and Greek
languages, 15 00
French language, extra, 10 00
Music, extra, 24 00
B. W. COLLIER, 1 -
H. DILLON, 7
WM. J. HEAD, 11
RICHARD BARLOW, l 8
W. H. C. MIGKELBERRYJ •“
Indian Springs, Butts co., Dec 20 38 5t
Griffin Female Institute.
THE exercises oi the above Institution will com
mence on Monday the 15th Jan. 1849, under the
uperintendence of the subscriber and his lady.
Telegraph please copy 4 times.
Griffin, Dec. 27 39 6t. HUGH. E. MORROW.
Kour Oranges lor Preserving:.
\FEW BBLS,just received and for sale low if ap
plied for immediately. GEO. T. ROGERS.
Jan. 3. 1849. 40—3 t
Flour ami S'otatocs.
Irv BBLS. Canal Flour.
U 20 bills. Eating and Planting Potatoes. Just re
eived and for sale by GEO. T. ROGERS
Jan. 3d,1849. 40
L’LOUR aud POTATOES. —CanaI Flour in
L whole and half barrels; Blue and Yellow Potatoes
for sale by GEO. T. ROGERS.
Dec 27 39
E:tst Jlneon Fruit tV Provision Stjgire,
rplIE ”^ r i ine j lt ofthe''following arti
i-B°a d con’,Corn meal and Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Salt,
and Mackerel,Onions, Irish Potatoes. Poultry, Eggs
ana macKei . r ,■ c Oram/es. Herrings and
RfftWlnSß. Nurmem Apples every trip b T tho Steam
er Cherokee dui mg the Season. Tobacco of several
brands, Cut Cavindish, Samuel S. Myers, & Cos., —
&.c., &c.
SHAD ! SHAD I ! Fresh, every day (Sunday ex
cepted,) during the Season. JOHN A. NELSON.
Jan. 3d. 1849. 40—ly
CIHEESE. —A Lot of good Northern Cheese, just
/ received and for sale by JOHN A. NELSON.
Jan. .t. 1849. 40— ly
LIS P OF LET I’ERS remaining in the Post Of
fice at Macon, Georgia, January Ist, 1849.
Anderson, William King, Hubbard
Anderson, miss Catharine Kilpatrick, William
Arnold, Peter Kelley, George 2.
Arnold, miss Martha 2, Kimbrough, L J
Allen, John 2, Kitchens, Charles H
Bui nett, James Keeling, Jordan G
Beattie, J. jr. Lambert, William C 2,
Beard, James A Lambert, Samuel
Bailey, nrrs Mary Lambert,S W
Brasstield, William Lisbon, Allies
Blackwell &. Mitchell, Law &. Brown,
Burnett, Janies Lowe, Theodore S W
Blackman, miss Helen Ml'Oaeil, Col. John 3,
Blake, miss McGrath, Peter
Bell, J Moreland, Frances
Bell, Joshua 2, Moody, Thomas J
Brewer, Thomas A Mitchell, Thomas A
Breedlove, W N Martin, Andrew
Burdine, John Martin, Alpha 2,
Burtch, Jeremiah S Martin, John 2
Benjey, Charles Melton, Clem
Boren, Joseph Mackey, mis Nancy
Bryant,tnrs Mary Moore, James
Bail, Evender D Mason, Carey
Bailey, mrs Eliza Moore, William B
Barclay, O H P Mitchell, B L
Bean,J M Morgan, Brazelton
Bailey, Daniel Matthews, Isaac N
Cobb, John W Morgan, Thomas J
Chappell, James M McGraw, E/.ektah
Candee.Erastus B Nix, Thomas L
Combs, Z P Nicholson, J P
Chappell, William Norrel, John B
Collins, David Nichols, HG
Crawtord, Jackson Nixon, Clarisa
Gumming, Hooper S Newsom, James
Campbell, Air North, VV R
Cabanesß, J C Nelson, John G
Cornish & Case, Oakley, Thadeus C L.
Cointsh.JL Oneal, James
Cado, Mr O’Hallorau, W
Cheshire, William J Patterson, J W 2
Cain, John Patterson, Joseph
Cotton, John Parmeiee, J VV
Dixon, Hickman Peoples, R P
Dickerson, tnrs Patten, Alexander
Dickson, Joseph Poindexter, Nathaniel H.
Daley, James Readder, YVilliam
Duggar, John I, Root, A II
Edwards, William K Robinson, Isaac P
Ellis, miss Susan Railey, Wesley H
Freeny, miss Esther Rawley, Rev. V illiam
Freeny, William Ruth, William
Felder, Dr John L Rowland Isaac B
Fields, Jesse Stewart, Melvina (colored
Fretwell, mrs Elizabeth S. person.)
Gregory, Col. John Suggs, Thomas E
Gilbert, mrs Amanda J. Seymour, George W
Glenn, mrs Louisa G Smiley, R B
Gore, Asa Stevens, mis E J
Gainel, A Sutin, mrs Eve
Grogfna, James M Smnh, Archibald
Gurganus, David Simpson. ST
Grimes, Nancy Skipper, Duffel
Grogans, James M& M Sherman,Stephen A
Harris, Peter Sexton, George
Hand, William 6'tniih, William G
Hopper, William O Smith, Davis
Holloman, Barnett Shank, John M E
Haynes, E R Shultz, William D
Hartshorn, William W Skillen, Nicholas
Hendrick. John B timith, miss Sarah L
Hollingsworth, Wat. Stephen, colored man.
Howard, Andrew Sherley, L B
Harris, E M ‘Pucker, George
Hendson, Lafayette Tillinghast, E 112,
Harris, James B Thomas, J G
Halsey, J G Taylor, Col. William B
Harris, John W ood.Capt.
Harris, E C White,Or
Harris, Edwin * Wood, James
Howard, mrs II M Watkins, L F
Hinds, Isaac S West, Andrew
Howard, William Y Wade, Z 82,
Higley, Warren Walters, William
Huson, John L 2, W, Burner R
Hannah, William A 2, Wood, Philip J
Irvine, Gen VY'ard, B F 2,
Irwin, Dutson AVaison, Ralph
Jones, miss Louisa Williams, tnrs Mary J
Joyce, John A 2, Ward, Thomas S
Johnston, B Woodson, J C
Jameson, William Wilder, Edward
Jolley, Clark 2, Watkins, mrs C H
Jones, William C Wright, Charles R
Jaries, William Weisiger, Evan S
Jones, Noah D 2, Ward, Patrick
Jennings, Ira Y oung, F S
Kidd,.fames A Y'erty.mrs Martha
KU Persons calling for any of the above letters,
will please say they are advertised.
THOMAS L. ROSS, P. M.
Jan 340 3t
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sleep Walking—Soutiambnlism.
The tltsord-r which lias obtained the name
of SonHambulism. resembles anything as much
as sleep. It is true the eyes are closed, or not
used for the purposes ol vision; but the mind
is always active: during the time the disorder
lasts, appears to be much excited. Although
the eyes are not used for the purposes of vision
there are somehow supplied to the patient the
perceptions which vision can afford, and under
circumstances so strange and unaccountable,
that they have been a subject oi wonder to the
learned lor many ages. I have not undertaken
to write an essay upon this subject: but barely
to introduce a case which has occurred under
my own observation —an account of which will
explain most of the phemomenan which have
been witnessed in this strange disorder.
Mary Rodgers, a healthy child, ten years of
age. was on the 39th of May, 1848 attacked
with sleep walking, About ten o’clock. P. M.,
while asleep, she was noticed to be much dis
turbed. After making some noise, she arose
from bed with closed eyes; but returned as if
determined to remain. In a few minutes she
arose in great anger, and seemed to hold con
versation with several persons who were ab
sent. She soon became restless, active, and
noisy, singing and dancing with great glee;
and seeming to know the position o! t verything
around her. although her eyes were closed.
After an hour or two. she was induced to take
laudanum, and at thr. e o’clock fell into a nat
ural sleep from which at nine o’clock the next
morning, she awoke wholly unconscious of
what had happened. This attack was witnes
sed by her near friends, particularly her aunt
and uncle, in whose house she resided.
Symptoms of the same disorder were obvious
the next night: but passed off without anything
very remarkable. On the following night
June the first—at ten o’clock she was aroused
from her sleep, laboring under this strange ex
citement. I was now present. She arose
from her bed, and commenced gathering her
books, talking loud and angrily, as if among
those vv ith whom she was daily at school. This
she soon gave up, and commenced singing
and dancing, or rather romping and jumping
with frantic and ungoverned motions. In this
violent exercise she continued till so exhausted
that she could continue no longer. Several of
the near neighbors came in. one of whom
played on an uccordcou lor Iter amusment.
Nothing could exceed the ecstacy she evinced
at the sound of the instrument. Frantic with
delight, she leaped and danced, but with little
skill, till exhausted, she was compelled to stop.
A few minutes’ rest and she was again on her
feet, running from place to place, gathering up
her books, or her clothes and holding on to
them with great tenacity, till she was too much
encumbered to continue it longer. From this
state she awoke about two o’clock. A. M. and
looked wholly bewildered and surprised on
beholding several persons who had gathered
around her to witness the scene.
The next night she ran into the same state,
about the same hour. The notoriety of her
case had attracted many persons who were
present and waiting. She was now more trac
table, and the anger and violence of the pre
vious attacks were less obvious. She recog
nized all her acquaintances, and &• :ned to at
tach herself to her uncle and her aunt, and
would not be satisfied wn, out the presence of
one or the other. Her statq was one of great
excitement. Noth in s'could loo.’ .. .a- uo
busy and bustling as could be conceived, run
ning trom place to place, down the staircase,
around the house, or in any other direction,
accordins to tlic w 11 1 in of the moment,
refused to he controlled, even by her uncle
whom she would not leave except lor a mo
ment at a time. But music and dancing were
her greatest delights ; and a good performer on
the violin was induced to play for her. At the
sound of the instrument she sprang to the floor
and lost sight of everything else. Her move
ments were now entirely changed ; they were
in a high degree graceful and elegant.
Her passion for dancing soon brought her
mind to perfect harmony with all its common
rules. On hearing the violin she would hasten
to change her clothes tor her most elegant at
tire Sh e would return in great haste and de
mand a partner, in which she was sometimes
gratified. Conscious that there was a respec
table company present, she would preserve the
most perfect decorum, and dance with great
spirit, longer thaa any one could be induced to
engage with her. The ease and elegance of her
movements after two or three nights of practice,
were a matter of more astonishment to me,
v7lieii I learned she had never seen any one
dance in her life. In this state of excitement
she would continue lor five or six hours when
she would awake, and soon afterwards fall into
a regular sleep for the rest of the night.
These scenes were repeated from night to
night ; and for ten or twelve d-ys her disorder
became worse. She was evidently fatigued,
and many times in the day fell asleep, and in a
few minutes passed into sleep walking. The
regular return of her paroxysm became known
and the house in which she resided was thron
ged with visitors, who came to witness her
strange performances. At length it was appa
rent that she was rendered worse by over ex
citement, and she was refused the music which
she had so much delighted in, and was placed
as much as possible in a retired situation. By
degrees her paroxysms, became lighter, and in
about two months ceased altogether. She is
now (November 20, 1848 ) in good health, and
seems to have grown and improved as much
as any child of her age. Her cemplexion, ac
tions and appearance denote the highest and
most perfect health.
Probably no case which has been published
has afforded the opportunities of investigation,
which have presented themselves in this case
of Mary Rodgers. The facts which it has es
tablished beyond controversy art; these :
1. While in the state of sleep walking, her
eyes were firmly closed. On opening the eye
lids with my fingers, to which she always con
sented, her eyes were found turned up toward
the brow with an immoveable force.
2. Her knowledge of persons was the same
as when she was awake, and she could hold
conversation with them, wuth all her intelli
gence. She could make new acquaintances,
which she would know again in her sleep walk
ing state, but not when awake. But the ac
quaintances she made when awake, she would
recognize when in her sonnambulism. Her
antipathies qnd her affections were fully pre
served, and her dependence on her uncle and
aunt for protection seemed always present to
her mind.
3. Although her eyes were closed, and often
bandaged for the satisfaction of visitors, she
had a power of perception answering all the
purposes of vision. This power was sometimes
greater than at others but alwass present. She
would walk securely through a door, around a
chair or hat set in her way; or down or up
stairs, or to any part of town, and all this as
safely in the darkness of night as in the day
time. She would recognize her acquaintances
at a distance and know’ them as far as the sharp
est sighted person, and this she could do in the
night when others couhl not. She could dis
criminate colors as well as any one ; and what
w-as more surprising, 6he could tell the color
of anything she touched. This was proved
in many instances. She appeared pleased to
put her hand behind her. and tell the color of
anything placed in it. A flower, or a piece ol
cloth, however variegated or mixed, she would
describe accurately. Gold and silver jewelry-,
w-ith their various stones or diamonds, sh*
would describe with great exactness never
mistaking gold for silver, or missing the color
of the stone or diamond. This she could do in
the dark as w-ell as in the light. Ir several ir*
VOL. XXVI.—No. 42.
stances she read printed characters by passing
them through her fingers;but refused to try it
afterwards. Being asked how she could see
she pointed to her eye-brows, the pit of her
stomach, and the hatls of her thumbs, these,
said she, are mveyes. On being requested to
point out any person with whom she w-as ac
quainted, she would turn her face towards
them and if they were iu a crowd of persons
point to them wi li her fingers. Sometimes
she would seem uncertain ol having succeeded
and go to them to feel tiieir clothing and faces
with her hands; when she would decide with
perfect confidence and uni.orm success, who
it was. No bandages over her eyes seemed
to form the least impediment to her success.
4. Her senses of taste, hearing and smell
ing were unimpaired : she appeared to enjoy
the flavor of a nosegay, or the taste of an ap
ple or peach, as well as any one, and her
love o i music and conversation proved her
hearing to be perfect. Iler apjietite lor food
was at least as good, when in this state as at
any other time and she frequently ate her
breakfast or supper while sleep walking. Os
these meals she had no knowledge, when she
would afterwards awake.
5. No force or violence which could be safe
ly used, would arouse or awake her. Tick
ling. pinching, smothering, or throwing cold
water on her, were ineffectual. She would
recognize all those attempts and appeared
much amused by receiving a hand full ol”
cold water on her face. Try that again.” was
her common response. Having tried many
ot these experiments. 1 at last discovered, that
the passing of my hands along the course of
the spine, with or without touching her. pro
duced a powerful effect At the first trial
sue sprang forward and awoke in a moment.
But it was near the time at which she was ex
pected to aw-ake. The next trial was made
in the midst of” the paroxysm. Expecting
some resistance. I had her held ;btit although
I did not touch her, she screamed aloud broke
loose, and fled under the table in the greatest
consternation. Bne was by this time awake,
demanding to know how she was thrust under
the table and by- whom. The, fear which this
experiment produced was so alarming that it
was never repeated.
6. For a few days of the time at which the
paroxysms of somnambulism were strongest
and most frequent, she appeared fatigued and
dejected ; but even this soon passed oil and
there remained not the slightest appearance
ot ill health or inconvenience of any- kind. At
the close ot her disorder. Mary Rogers was in
as good health as could be desired.
7. The sensibility which was aroused by
passing the hands along the spine, continued
during her waking hours. She could feel the
approach at the distance of two or three feet,
and whether asleep or awake never failed to
recoil trom them with great alarm. The sen
sation was produced by- standing belore her
and directing my fingers towards the pit of her
stomach. At tiie same time, she would with
great pleasure, take hold of my hands, lean
on me, or allow me to take her up in my arms,
provided I avoided bringing my hands in con
tact with the spine, or epigastrium. The sen
sibility to the p issing of the hands along the
spine or approaching the epigastrium with the
lingers has entirely passed off On repeating
the experiments a f w days ago, they produ
ced no effect whatever.
8 I was induct'd to try- whether she was not
a proper subject for the oye rati op
tes. she was in a sound magnelic sleep. I
made no attempt at experiments with her
while in a magnetic state, and after about ten
minutes removed the impression to that she
awoke. She nev-er again gav e her consent to
be placed in this state, and it has not been at
tempted.
1 have dwelt long enough on this remarka
ble case of somnambulism. But it is due to
the reader that 1 should state the parteiulars
in which it differs from or agrees with, other
cases which have been reporied. 1 here is
nothing new in sleep walking —cases of it have
been record ed. more than two thousand years
ugo. And there is orobabiy nothing new in
any respect, in the case of 2viury Rogers. —
But 1 know of no case, the most unaccounta
ble traits of which have been so fully develop
ed and undeniably- attested : and some of the
facts have at least remained unnoticed. Oth
er somnambulists have performed in the dark
all which they could have done in the light ;
others have performed works in painting and
composition, which they were unable to do in
their waking hours : arid others have heard
sounds, taken food and sought in solitude their
enjoyments, but it was reserved tor Mary
Rogers to play her part as a social being, en
joying intliis state the society ol others, exten
ding her acquaintance, choosing her pleas
ures, improving her manners and acquiring
new accomplishments. Our heroine alone,
has with bandaged eyes, by day or night, per
ceived and known her acquaintances, at the
distance of sixty or seventy yards ; she alone
hes discriminated colors as readily by the
touch as others by sight ; and it is she only,
of all the sleep walkers, who has demonstrated
the perception of the hands of another when
approaching within two or three feet of her
spine or epigastrium. These facts are new !
Who can say they are unimportant ? — Dr.
Fort's Family Practice.
Writing for the Press.
On this subject Hood gives the following
pregnant advice. We commend it to the chi
rographers who plague us with undeciphera
ble pot-hooka. There’s no misiake —many a
communication goes to “ Balaam’s box” lor no
other fault; *
O ye Poets and Prosers. who aspire to write in
the miscellanies, and aboveall. Oyepalpitaung
untried, who meditate the offer of your maiden
essays to establish periodicals, take care, pray
ye. take care to cultivate a good plain bold,
round text. Set up Tomkins as well us Pope
or Dryden, for a model, and have an ey< to
your pot-hooks. Some persons hold that the
best writers are those who write the best hands,
and I have known the conducter of a magazine
to be converted by a crabbed MS., to the same
opinion. Os all things, therefore, be legible ;
and to that end practice penmanship. If you
have never learned, take lessons. Be sure to
buy the best paper, the best ink. the best pens,
and then sit down and do the best you can;
as school boys do—put out your tongue and
take pains. So shall ye happily escape the
rash ejection of a jaded editor; so having got
in your hand, it is possible that your head may
follow ; and so last, not least, ye may fortunate
ly avert those awful mistakes ot tiie press,
which sometimes ruin a poet’s sublimest efiu
eion, by pantominiically transforming his roses
into noses, and hit- angels into angles, and all
his happiness into pappiness.
Railroads at the close oi the Year 184 b.
The Railroad Journal, summing up the ex
traordinary influences of railroads upon the
country and upon the world, says it may be
safely estimated that the expenditure, within
the last twenty-five years, in the projection
and instruction of railroads, will not tall short
of one thousand, millions of dollars ! ! ! and
that their influences in facilitating business,
in reducing the expenses and time ol travel,
and in opening up new regions ol country, has
given an increased value to property ol twice
that amount!!! arid yet their influences are
only just beginning to be felt. We may add,
that within a month two hundred and eighty
two miles of new railroad will be added to that
already in use in this country. This audition
is made up as follows: New York and Erie,
127 miles; New York and New Haven, Bi*do.;
Nashaw and Worcesier, 45 do; Harlem. 30d0.;
total. 282 miles.