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BY S. liOSE & CO.
gU IV” ivv Ar S. ROSE. tfMifcvi.
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TER MS . 7. j
ThJ rrgio Journal \ Messenger is published eve- !
. ,VI i>>-inysnomin2 in the city of Macon, at the I
I REDICED RATE:
If pa i ,tartly in advance, per year, $2 50
■/ paid in advance, 3 00
terms will be rigidly enforced, without re- ’
> Tr oR, as the object of the Publishers is to do
S£h as nearly ns possible upon the cash principle—
'Hi!; that their subscribers should reap the profits
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ill Alitnpor be sent out of the State unless first paid
f, or I ontisfactory reference is given in Macon or its :
ADIiHTTISEMENTS inserted at the usual rates—
■ li nifod when handed in, will be inserted till
-bid; ■it n liberal discount will be allowed to persons i
|o auvert'se i>y the year, and who pay on demand.
All marriage notices,and obituary notices of over
t linea. will be charged at the usual rates.
All announcements of candidates for office, to be paid
x I at the usual rates, when inserted.
Libera■ arrangements made with County Officers,
nggis'-. A lctioneers.nndothers, who may wish to
ike limited contracts.
Persins advertising will please observe the following: j
Sale! of Land and Negroes, by Executors. Adininis
'ltorslnd Guardians, are required by law to be adver
t'd ill a public gazette, sixty days previous to the day
tHp sales must he held on the first Tuesday in the
the hours of ten in the forenoon and
ree in the afternoon, at the Court House in the county
whilb the property is situated.
Then- ties of Personal Property must be advertised in
Hnner forty days.
‘■nti * to Debtors and Creditors of an Estate must be
1 forty days.
yfntr ’ tint ippliention will be made to the Court of
rliawi'for leave to sol] Land and Negroes, must be,
blis'l’ I weekly for four months.
nitil ins or Letters of Administration must be pub
hed t ’lirlti fl'ii/*— lor Dismission from Ad Ministration,
m/Pil, C t months for Dismission from Guardian
ip, so t/i days. !
ft-ill- tor: treclosure ot mortgage, must he published
rgt/ far four ‘ninths —for establishing lost papers,
rt\e full, snare of three months —lor compelling ti
-3 t win t; xecutors or Administrators where a bond has
en Jven by the deceased, the lull space of three
T3*|i, ‘tt ’rs on business to be post-paid.
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
Uiitsrt 3tates IMCail Stino—Daily,
17 Savannah and Charleston via Hilton Head
fleanfort, Inland two-lliirds of the way.
\ i'JS T,IE WELL LKOWN • ffc ‘ ■ ;
splendid Steam Packets
ITA.HOIM, Captain F. Barden,
IVs II SE VHROOK. Capt T. Lyon,
GEN. CLINCH, Capt. Win. Curry,
‘’ ill hereafter leave Savannah every evening at halt
1 18 ■’clock. and Charleston every morning at 9 o’-
i-k, p; ..'isely, touching at Hilton Head and Beau
t each way. and avoiding two-thirds ot the sea route,
•'or F: i?ht or Passage ap r >lv on board or to
BROOKS &TUPPER, Ag’tsSavannah, j
E. LAFITTE, <fc CO. Ag'tsCharleston.
,’r. < 1 All Goods, intended for Savannah or Charles- i
) , wll be orwarded by the Agents if directed to their ;
-4 free of commissions.
11 bill * ay freight payable by shippers.
43
Et VOiiK A S.4VINNAII LINE
[ OF STEAMERS—WEEKLY,
|‘ r X SAILING EVERY WEONESPAY.
pMfr THE new and superior Steamships !
Jffil Captain John Collins. &
‘’ Captain Thomas Lyon.
lißmil further notice, leave Savannah and New
S “j Wry Wednesday, commencing with the 23th
Thie swift Steamers are each of 1 ,259 tons burthen, |
ex lit ii the strongest and most approved manner, and
J itfeq i de i in ail t ic neeJ.ui quaiilles to give Coilfi
ic ; - well ns despatch to travelfers. T'tey have all j
i’O aC’ nmo lntions tor passengers and Ireight requi- j
ive !| . ffrutitle them to public patronage.
•nseq’jjß Lent nil Railroad wdl despatch an extra train j
>i (h v §j. ic ,,n Tuesday evening, to connect wnn inese
, Jrs ,„i Wednesday’ and from Savannah on their
rs Iviil if needful. )
‘aSlioe s2s—payable in advance; for which, or .
gbt apply to PADELFORD & FAY ,
’ Savannah,
or SAUL L MITCHELL, j
23 52-ly No. 194 From-at, N. Y *.rk
COTTON AVENUE
n ’i |iaiu;fc saddlery Kepository,
FREEMAN & ROlhi^A
a r / EKTS have now on hand,
their own and Northern man- *
—ulactnre, n complete assortment of Car
” | ‘es.Jllarness, Saddles and Trunks, which are offer-
Tor Cash or approved paper.
VfsoTu large stock of Carnage and Saddlery Hard
repv ‘triage Trimmings, Springs, Axles, Lamps,
nds, hYialeuble Iron,Oil and Brussells Carpets, Dash,
ill tpand Euamcl’d Leather, Coach, Japan and Leath
wh Vanish, &.c. &c.
jtu Uarriage. Saddle and Harness-makers will find ev
iiu larticie used in their business at prices to suit the
ies. U irriages and Harness made to order, and re
iring done at short notice.
Ylacon, October 18, 1848. 29 ly
9
CROCKERY! CROCKERY!!
GEORGEJONES
•O IS NOW offering at the old stand
mu Hyde &. Jones, opposite the Washington min
■ H ill a large assortment of China, G.ass
rtheaware, Castors Waiters, Knives and Folks,
mpsEinl Baskets. Hotel Keepers, Private Families,
autry Merchants, are invited to call and examine.
T an determined to sell cheap lor cash.
L a apacb>n . Jan. 17. 42—ly
’ alclies Jewelry, &c,, tit ielaeetl
i’r. If Elit es.
ttrlOition to their previous stock, the üb
bribers are now receiving laige suppliesofNew
iM-JudJs in their line, consisting of Watches, Jew
y. Silver ware and Silver plate. Guns. Pi-tu|s, Mili
s y and ‘Military Trimmings, Fancy Hardware and
ncy articles. Watch-makers Tools and materials,
s. >Stc., allot which they offer for sale at reduced pri-
They are receiving many articles in their line, which
entirely new, and they respectfully invite the citi
isand persons visiting Macon, to call and examine
T’ hr Bek.
W. B JOHNSTON & BROTHER.
Mac®, Nov 29 35
I GRISWOLD’S IMPROVED
COTTON GINS.
VrlHsutiscnber will continue to Manutacture Cot
ton Ginson his usual extensive scale, aided by
% experience, first class workmen, best materials,
ol 1 the most improved machinery, which enables him
, uruaian article, which, for faithful workmanship,
31 at>illy and superior pertonnance, is not surpassed
anyKered in the Lhuted States,
lavilg in addition to Reed’s Patent Combination
iter-B ~ procured at great cost, the sole right to
on Cotton Gins, Devalin, Wood & Hancock's cel
steJ P item 0.1-Saving Box, which is considered
, superi u- to any now in use.
x iavißg turnislied eight hundred Gins to the Plan,
i i.aßtS ason, which Have given universal satisfaction
l.bea sufficient guarantee that his Cotton Gms are
“lily improved.
IngjWemi'nts can be made on the most accommo
mg b‘r:n> with Ins Travelling Agents, who will call
Piaifcrs generally, or by letter, addressed to him at
a ton Jones County, Georgia,
imsleiiv'red to tne purchaser free of expense, and
-mate 1 to perform well.
le ■herukee Counties in Georgia, and tile Nr.rth
, iein .tail ot Alabama, will be furnished with Gins
n a ■ranch of his business at Rome, Floyd County,
irgia. known as the Firm of Griswold &. King
y oriels to their addrea*, Rome, Georgia, will meet
ae> inpSrtentioii. SAMUEL GRISWOLD.
re tllimii, March H. 1845 L 50-*6,n
l!l ‘afor'sTclcbiMfed Colion €iius>
’r. Hla I.le .signed inlorm tile public, ibai they have
hep ippointed Agentsforthe saleot those celebra
dDfi’oN tiINS, manufactured by E T. Taylor
|1 vo. lirmerly of Girard, Ala. but now of Columbus,
vhenl* wl. re is established one ol the most exten
[{.ealr :jn f complete manufactories in tlie South. The
A--‘3 i “P i ’ llA *d ore of the best quality. The machinery
> r and uev. md constructed on the most approved plans
the Manufacture Gins.
‘he hi acninists and workmen employed in the estab
rnent are skillful and experienced in the business :
„ h:. ve'made such improvements in the mechan
- i&c< :i nruction of the Gms that they feel certain, in
l e ry ca ,to furnish a Gin which will perform adini
rrt |y we Land give the purchaser entire satisfaction.
ia Sf-Oi(DERScan be sent to E. T. Taylor fc Cos.
s. ‘tntiliftircontracts made with their Agents w’lio are
■ iii'ellint„ luough the country.
HNS will be sent to any part of the coiuitry, and in
aaaes warranted to perform well.
lersoTi addressing the Proprietors by mail, will di
t thqb letters to Columbus, Ga.
N. OUSLEY &. SON.
’ vlarcl 21 51
/ . mh ir. i: assortment ot Ladies, Childrens and
■jflßeses Leather Boots and Shoes of various styles
1 quaitics. Just received and for sale by
‘fov 1 31 STRONG & WOOD.
DYSON & FIELD,
Wnrrhouse ( omimsßion Merclmnts,
Maoon, <;:•
l he undersigned, having formed
business connection will c'iitinue die
W are.li'iii.e and < oainii'siim ffnsfne*s at the
wed known Fire-prot IVar° House formerly occupied
nv Messrs Dvsnv.C ooper Sl Roberts The personal
a item ion ot FIELD n•. f ADAMS will be given, to
promote the mierest of all who may lavor us with their
patronage 1 lie sifeiy of our House is for the public
to judge after seeing it. The business will be done at
customary rates We return thanks to our many
friends for past favor*.
DYSON & FIELD.
.THOMAS DYSOY, JOHN M. FIELD, A B AD.-MS.
April 18 3 ly
HARDEMAN & HAMZLT N,
M tirc-llouse and Commission Merchants,
MACON,
C'iON’l INUE to transact business ns usual, at the
J old stand, and wrill attend to it on as liberal terms
as any YV are-House in the city. All orders for pur
chasers promptly attended to.
HAMILTON &. HARDEMAN,
Factors anil Commission Merchants,
SAVANNAH,
WILL give prompt attention to the sale of
IWtftrH Cotton and Country produce, as well as to
the filling of orders tor Bagging, Rope, and
family supplies. April 18 20-ly
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
, THE subscribers will continue business at
Ljj&gf'i. e ‘ FIRE PROOF WARE-HOUSE” on
j Cotton A venue. 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 Bagging,
Rope and Twine and other merchandize, will he filled
without charge N. OUSLEY & SON
Macon, April 18 19 lv
General Auction anti Commission BtniDfM,
l undersigned under the firm
of AY ER &, LIN. have open-ffeSgigi,.
~’ ™ fiK *eil a house in the city of Atlanta. Ga
for ihe transaction of a General Auction and Commis
sion Business, for the sale of Cotton, having, sale and
hire of Slaves, selling or leasing Real Estate, sale of
Dry Goo,ls, Groceries, A.c, at Auction private sale.
Receiving and forwarding will be attended to
A K AYER
L April 13 32 ly REESE H. LIN.
W. Baldwin^
WAREHOUSE & COMMISSION mERCHANT,
WILL continue the above husi- ne <s> i
.'SS&Ssgi-’ief's at the stanJ occupied by him
the past Season, known as Gunn's Warehouse ; he re
turns his thanks to those who patronized him the past
I Season, and solicits ihe patronage of the public gener
ally ; he will be prepared at all tunes to mike cash ad
vances on cotton instore or for shipment at the cus
tomary rates. All ord*rs for Ragging. Hope, }(c. fil ed
promptly, and at the lowest cash prices,
j Macon, April 11. 2-ly
CONNER & MARTIN,
Ware-House and Coiiim.ssiou
Merchants,
:WILL continue business at their fife -s> j|
siauJ \\ r e return our sincere
thanks to our friends for their very lioernl patronage the
liast Season, and beg leave to assure them, that o"ur ef
forts will he continued to promote iheir interest in any
business confided to our charge in luture.
Orders for Goods filled tree of charge, and advances
made on cotton in store or shipment, at the usual rates
Z T. CONNER,
Macon, April 11. 2-6 m A YV. MAR TIN.
J. W. WADE,
Family racer ail I Commissi,on
Merchant,
Albany, Ga.
H\\ 7 ING e<tablishe I a train of A agons between
ihis place ai I Mieo i, a.id one b *tw -en this p ace
and Bauibri l ,e. wil b ■ co istantiy receiving from Ma
con and Apalachicola, all kinds of Family Groceries,
whicn he*will sell lo.v for casli. Any per-on wishing
to order goods from either ol the plac'-s. will do well
to c hi on rne .-uoscuoer. ne H iving urine arrangements
to lurnisli any person from ellheri l ice at cost, with the
treight attache.l. All orders puuctua ly attended to
Albany, March2B. 52—ts J. YV. WADE.
J. C. GILBERT & CO.
\TTOULD resp'-ctfully invite the attention of the
W public, to their well selected stock of DRUGS,
MEDICINES, &.c. They have just opened a full as
sortment of the various articles used by Physicians
in this climate, and are prepared to fill all orders they
inny be favored with,at short notice.
Their medicines are warranted to be of the bet qual
ity, and they are receiving fresh supplies from the im
porters every week, and will sell on as good terms as
any establishment in the city.
They have, also, a very line collection of Perfumery
of every description, and can satisly the taste ot the
most fastidious.
Match 21 51
WILLIAM D. ELAM,
Attorney and Solicitor at Law,
Buena VYsta, Marion County, Ga.
HAVING located at said place, will practice in the
adjoining counties, and tenders his Professional
service u> those who may desire it. Business entrusted
to his care, slvtll have his immediate attention. He
Halters himself, as a Collecting Lawyer, he cannot be
excelled, and (or bis qualifications as such, he refers
i vou to the Members ol the Talbottou and Columbus
I Bar, and R. B Lester, Esq., .Ylacon, Ga.
March 21, 1849. 51-ts
New York Agricultural Ware-House.
A. B. ALLEN & CO.
191 YVater-Street.
ORDERS are solicited from Planters and Ylerchants
lor Plows and every description of Plantation
Tools and Machinery, Garden and Field S eds, Im
ported istock. Fruit Trees and Shrubbery, Guano, Plas
ter of Paris, >vc. &c.,or consignments of Agricultural
products lor sale.
A. B Allen is Editor of the American Ayricul
turist, publisiied monthly at $1 a year. Subscriptions
may be made at this Office, or to Ju Ige Earnest.
SOLON ROBINSON,
Macon, April 11. 2—3.n Travelling Agent.
J’ UST Received Ladies’ Silk and plain Lasting Gai
ters, and for sale by MIX & KIRTLAND.
Dec. 6 36
JUST Received, Gems’ line and Medium Call boots
and lor sale by MIX & KIRTLAND.
Dec 6 36
JUST Received men’s and boys’ coarse shoe lasts,
also Gems’, fine boot lasts, a fine article, and for
saie by MIX &. KIRTLAND.
Dec. 6 36
CHAIRS, Bedsteads, Feather Beds, Hair, Cotton
and .Yloss Mattresses, or any other article of Fur
niture made to order,and r- pairing in all its branches,
done with neatness and despatch, by
Jan. 17. 42 WOOD & BRADLEY.
Piano for
AVERY good second-hand Piano, but little worn,
from the celebrated Manufactory of Chickering,
will be sold low, if applied tor soon.
Jan. 17. st-41 WOOD & BRADLEY.
Pateiii Water Wheels.
rpHE HOTCHKISS YVnter Wheels are made a 1
A FINDLAY’S Foundry, Macon, and at the
Fouudryotlt. FINDLAY fc” CO., Griffin.
Sept. 13 24
OZN.VIII UGS, IJYSKYStV YARNS from
the Planter’s Manufacturing Company. Buns
i county, for sale by WHITE &. CATER.
Jan 3 ‘4O
FRENCH and High P-n B'dsn-ads„f Mahogany,
Walnut and Maple, Cribs in,l Trundie Bedsteads,
j tor sale by YVOOD &. BRADLEY .
Jan. 17. 42
O’ FFICE Chairs, Settees, Rocking and oth r Chairs
id Rosewood. Mahogany. YY’alnut, Maple and
I Oak, a great variety of styles, for sale bv
Jan 17. 42 YY OOD BRADLEY.
i
LOOKING Glasses ami Looking class Plates. Por
trait and Picture ot Gilt, Mahogany,
I Rosewood and Walnut, for sale nv
! Jan. 17. 42 WOOD &. BRADLEY'.
BALL PARTIES and Weddings furnished in su
perior style and at short notice.
Nov 8 32 HENRY C. FREEMAN. Ag’t.
nnOYS of every description, including a splendid as
| I Bortmetit of Dolls, jtist received
Nov 8 32 HEN RY C. FREE M AN. Ag’t.
C NOPAL VARNISH of a superior quality, just
J received and for sale at manufacturers prices by
Novi 31 rAYLOR A. ROFF.
nOWDKR. —A fine article of single F Powder for
] sale by TAYLOR & ROFF.
Dec 6 36
OA BBLS. Superior Cider Vinegar, for sale cheap
JU by TAYLOR & ROFF.
Oct 4 27
MACON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1849.
TRY IT ONCE!
CfOTJGH?. Colds, Sore Throat, Asthma, Pain in the]
t Chest, many cases thought to be Consumption. I
Croup, Infi-iimiiatory Fever amongstchildren.tor either i
, of these affections, try the \nolyiie Cough Drops, ‘
an 1 you will be convinced tint it is one of the movt ele
gant, ns well as effectual remedies, ever offered to the
public. A single dose or two, for instance, will allay
the most violent cough; which in a few hours, or at
most, ‘m n day or two, will be cared. There is not the
sightest danger in the use of the medicine, for even in
double doses.it only nauseates ; an effect always bene
ficial, particularly with children, and also, for all per
sons troubled with asthmatic bieathing. Besideseur
ing the cases enumerated, this medicine is a most valu
able remedy for Colic and all spasmodic affections.
Read the following, amongst the many that hare
been received, concerning the great utility of these
. Medicines :
STILL LATER.
Col. Dean’s Statement.
Macon. January, 1849.
Dr. Little —Sir: Y'our Anodyne Cough Drons, 1 find
jto be a most excellent medicine. A case of Several
weeks standing of a most violent cough and pain in the
breast, threatening to be of a serious character, was
entirely cured by the use of one bottle—previous, every
other thing had failed. Within a month or two past,
several other cases have occurred in my lainily, some
! of which were very severe attacks of coughs and colds
of the season, which this remedy promptly relieved.
Y’our Vermifuge in a number of cases we have giv
en, and could really wisli for nothing belter, as it fully
answered the purpose without uny thing else.
Medicines when prepared by a regular physician like
roursolt, are expected to be good, bui seldom, or never,
iqjve 1 seen any so efficient or more certainly to be re
lied on, as your Cough Drops and Vermifuge.
Truly yours, i.c.
JAMES DEAN.
A SURE JIRMEDY.
Iting-Worm mid Tetter Ointment.—A posi
tive cure lor Ring Worms. Tetters, Scaldheads, and
all R. ugh. Scurvy affections upon the skin.
A single bottle is quite sufficient for a cure in most
cases ; but in Scald-heads and some others of long
standing, it must be continued longer. Puce 50 cents.
Dr Little—Dear Sir: I take pleasure in informing
you that a single bottle ol your Ring-Worm and Tet
ter Ointment has cured a Tetter for me on the hands,
of three or lour years standing.
Talbot county. JOHN B JONES.
Dr. Little—Sir: Your Ring-Worm and TetterOint
ment has been applied in several cases in my fnniiy,
and has cured every one promptly.
Talbot county. Z. B. TRICE.
Dear Sir—ln several cases, I have seen your Ring-
Worm and Tetter Ointment used, and in every iu
staiic- proved successfully by a very few applications.
Respectfully, LITTLETON WIEKS.
Beware of imposition,and avoid the use ofsubstitutes.
The fiic similie of the signature of Dr. YV.YI. G. LIT-
I I’LE, will be found upon the outside wrapper of each
article, and none others are genuine.
Sold by the Proprietor at each ot his Drug Stores,
: Milledgeville and Macon ; Dr. Carter and J.F. YVinter
■ & Cos., Columbus ; L. Brewer & Co.,Griffin ; Horn &.
j McGuire, Albany ; Dr. Mathewson, Hawkinsville ;
also at Talbolton, Hamilton, Buena Vista, Americus,
| Lumpkin, Lanier, Perry. Hnynevillf. Dibltn, J.-fT.-r
----sonville, Eaton ton, Greensboro,’ Covington, Marietta,
j Cassville, Spring Place, Rome, Newman, Greenville,
j Fort Gaines, Knoxville, Fort Valley, otc.
Macon, April 18,1819. 3-2 t
iasli uctioii on (lie I’iano.
THE undersigned grateful (or the patronage he lias
received since his settlement in Macon, renews
the tender ofhis 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 comities wiil be prompt
ly attended to. W. J. W.
Nv 15 6rn 33
pB HATS ! H ATS !! H ATS !!! at Post,
Ufcby STRONG & WOOD.
Nov 1 31
fe- v LADIES, Misses, and Childrens
j GA.TER BOOTS, a large and
splendid assoitment ol various colors
and qualities. Just received and tor sale
by STRONG &. YVOOD.
Nov 1 31
k GENTS. Congress Shoes, and line Call
*r> . ... . .1. of light
and stout Call sewed an I pegged Boots and Shoes
Just received and tor sale by-
Nov 1 31 STRONG & YVOOD.
Cl ENTLEMEN’S and Ladies’ Portable Desks and
T Work Boxes. Elegant Rosewood Parlor sets of
I Furniture, for sale by
Jan 17. 42 YVOOD & BRADLEY.
Kerseys, iHatikeis, Ac.
qaaa YDS. Kerseys, 10 bales heavy Oznaburgs,
OV/YD*J 1200 Blankets, 8, 9 and 10 quarters,
40 dozen Wool Hats. sbiles light Oznaburgs,
10 bale Yarns, (small package .) For sale by
Oct 18 29 CH AS. CAMPBELL & CO.
OLLOW-W ARE.—2O.OOO lbs. Oven-, Spi
ders, Pots, Cauldrons, Stoves, &c., from Jhe
Et iwahlron YV’orks,” Cass county, for sale by
Jan 340 WHITE &. CATER.
pri \ PATENT PLOUGHS, for sale by
y v Feb2B 43 T. C. DE.YIPSEY.
JUST Received a lot of negro shoes, a prime article
and for sale by MIX & KIRTLAND.
Dec. 6 36
Noap and
Q jr BOXES Extra Family Soap.
/iO 25 do Sperm Candles.
25 do Adamantine do
20 do Stearine do
50 do Fancy and Toilet Soap.
20 do Military Shaving do
Instore and for sale cheap by
, _Feb 4fo 47 GRAVES & WOOD.
Sugar 4 oilre.
i rC\ SACKS best Rio Coffee.
1 tJy/ 15 do Obi Java (extra )
25 Hhds. St. Croix, P. R &, N. O. Sugars,
40 Bbls. Refined Sugars.
25 do Crushed &. Granulated do.
2 Boxes Loaf Sugar, For sale by
Feb 21 47 GRAVES & WOOD.
JUST Received, a lot of fine French and American
Calfskin. Also lining and bindings kins. Oak
and Hemlock sole-leather, all of which will be sold at
the lowest posable price by MIX KIRTLAND.
Dec. 6 36
CNENTRE, Dining, Tea, Extension, Side-Match,
J Toilet, YVork and Sola Tables, of Rosewood,
Mahogany, Walnut, and Cherry, with and without
marble tops, for sale by
Jan. 17. 42 WOOD & BRADLEY.
DOZEN line French and American Calf Skins,
JO 2200 lbs Hemlock, and i2OO lbs Oak Sole Leath
er, with a large lot of Pink and White Lining and
Binding Skins, Thread, Lasts, Pegs, and other arti
cles used in manufacturing Boots nud Shoes. Just re
ceived and lor sale by STRONG &. YVOOD.
Nov 1 31
Four.
o/A BBLS. Superfine Genessee Flour, just received
OiJ and tor sale by GRAVES & YVOOD.
Feb 21 47
1 BALES GUNNY’ BAGGING, Just received
1 0 and tor sale by „ E. BOND (fe CO.
Jan 17 42.
O/A/ATY LBS. prime Georgia Cured BACON. tor
OUUU sale by SCOTT, CARHART CO.
Feb 21 47
Pure *4liile lamil. Oil. Ac.
fAOR SALE by ISAAC WINSIUP.
March 7. 49 Cotton Avenue, .Ylacon, Ga.
The: Gunuiiie Anclior BRAND BOLT
ing “Cloths, tor sale by ISAAC YV INSHIP.
March 7. 49 Cotton Avenue, Macon,Ga.
17'LOU It, FLOUR-—“ Superfine Flour” from the
P Etowah Ylills, tor sale hy .
0 Jan 340 WHITE & CATER.
BRANDY.— 6 half pipes of bestOtard Brandy for
sale by
Feb 21 47 C. A ELLS &, SON.
Surjficiil Inst vi! men Is.
VFEYV cases of Pocket Instruments, of very supe
rior quality, for sale by
J. C. GILBERT & CO.
Feb 31 48. Druggists and Apoth.
French Prints.
J UST received.a beautiful style of French Prints.
Feb 28 48 GEO. YV. PRICE.
French Tlnslins.
J N Stoie, received by the last Steamer, anew and
handsome style of French Yluriins, solid-ground
! French Cambrics,and plain and plaid Linen Ginghams.
! Forsile at sm II profits for cash.
Feb 28 43 * GEO. W. PRICE
mOB ACCO.—3OO Boxes ol various qtiatilies, for
1 sale low by WHITE & CATER.
Jan 340
B ACON.—IO,OOO lbs. Bacon, sides and shoulders,
for sale by WHl’lE &. CA I ER.
Jan 340
1 r\ TONS SYVEED’S &. AMERICAN IRON,
j 1 for sale low by E BOND & CO.
Jan. 17. 42.
HARNESS, BRIDLES, *O.
THE subscriber keeps constancy on hand,
* nnd is prepared to Manufacture to order,
‘ Wagon, llugsv, & Carriage Harness,
nt the shortest notice, of the best workmanship and ma
terial. Also, can tie found nt all limes, every descrip
tion of Leather. All kinds of Repairs done at the
shortest notice. JSAAC WINSHIP
March 7. 49 Cotton Avenue, Macon. Ga.
DRY’ —The subscribers are now re
ceiving their Spring Stock of Goods, comprising
a general assortment of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
adapted to the Spring and Summer Trade, among
which are—
Brown and bleached Sheetings and Shirtings
French, English and American Prints
Scotch and French Ginghams
Plain, Plaid and Fig’d Linen do.
Lace, Stripe and Printed Muslin
Plain and tig’d Swiss and Jaconet do.
Lace Capes and Collars
Plain and pin id Barage
Chamelion Tissues
Printed Jaconet
Linen and Lawn Hhdkfs.
Irish and Scotch Linen
A large assortment of Bonnet and other Ribbons.
We shall receive new goods every week during the
season. HYDE & BENTON.
Macon, April 4th, 1849. 1
MORE NEW ROODS’
KIBBEE & DICKINSON ha ve received per
Steamer Tennessee, n fuiiiier supply of seasona
ble I>ry Goods, which they offer per Piece or at Re
tail, at prices which shall be satisfactory:
French, English and American Prims, Mourning
and Furniture do.; French, Earlston, and Scotch G ng”
hams; Linen, and Solid Colored do.; Muslin Ging
hams and Mourning Ginghams ; Swiss, Lace,Check’d
and Jaconet Muslins; Embroidered and Printed Mus
lins; Printed Jaconets; Barrages, and Tissue Barra
ges; Green Barrages; Victoria Lawns, Bishop Lawns,
Printed Lawns; Corded and Grass Skirts; Linen Camb’
Handkerchiefs; Lisle and Silk Gloves; Laces; Hosiery,
a variety; Irish Linens; Linen Lawn3 ; and a large as-’
sortment of things in general.
April 18 3
NEW SPRING GOODS.
THE undersigned having received their u-ual supply
of Cloths, Casimeres, I)rap D'Ete, Drillings, Vest
ing-, (fee. &e., for Spring and Summer Wear are
prepared to manufacture them for gentlemen at the
shortest notice, and on the most accommodating terms
lor cash.
These Goods are ol the best quality,and tire articles
manufactured will in all cases be warranted to lit
Marc'i 23 32 PETER & JAUJSTETTER.
Jlorc Aow Goods.
THE undersigned is daily receiving beautiful and
New Styles of Spring Silks. Fancy Embroi
dered and Chameleon Silks ; Grenedin hiiks; Silk
Tissues ; Twisted Silks ; beautiful Solid Col’d Satin
Striped and Fig’d Barages ; Muslins ; Ginghams;
Prints ; Cliainprays, &.c. Muslin and Lace Wrought
Capes and Collars; Silk La e YV rought and Crape
B>haws ; Domestics ; Linens ; Cloths ; Casimeres ;
GIoVPS. ami Hoairy.
Keiuly-miide Clotliii] llf of a good style,
&c. (fee 1. YVINSHIP,
March 21. 51 Cotton Avenue, Macon.
Cotton Yarns and Osuabtirgs.
THE undersigned, are Agents tor 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, CARIIART & CO.
April 18 3
lutaiit's llats ami 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 leathers,
2do do do plain. BELDEN & CO.
Nov 29 35
Flows.
tr SIX inch one horse turning Plows,
ZO 7
25 No. 10 “ “ “ “
25 “ 11 “ “
Together with ail a>s TUnem of Sell Sharpening Plows
for one or two Horses.
Side Hill Plows, Sub Soil do.
Straw Cutteis, Corn Sliellers and Ox Y’okes.
Dec 6 36 E. B. WEED.
Iron and Nail.
Ii) r TONS Swedes, English and American Iron
‘w J m -tore and on the wav, of all sizes from 1 to
3 inches round and square, and from It to 12
inches wide.
200 kegs Cut Nails and Spikes,.
25 “ Wrought Nails and Spikes,
1,000 lbs. Horse Shoe Nails.
Dec 6 36 E . B. WEED.
B iiftfiiiif, Hope and Twine.
q pf BALES Gunny Bagging,
100 pieces 52 inch Kentucky Bagging,
200 “ 48imh “ “
150 “ 44 inch “ “
200 Coils Kentucky Rope,
500 lbs. Bagging Twine,
For sale on moderate terms by
CHAS. CAYIPRELL &, CO.
Augnst 16 go
DP<■ 4 Its—4o hh'ls. Muscovado Sugars
iO 50 hhds New Orleans do.
200 bbls Refined do.
155 do Powdered and Crashed do.
40 boxes Loaf do.
For sale hy
April 4 1 SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
WHISKF Y.—359 bbls. N. Orleans Whiskey
100 bbls Baltimore do.
For sale by
April 4 1 SCOTT, CARHART & CQ,
4 SUPERIOR 40 SAW Cotton Gin, Reed’s
il Patent. For sale low by
April 4 1 SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
-. % I A I>l>4V GLASS, from 8 by 10 to 24 by
* 30-rjust received and for sale, by
March 28 52 J. C. GILBERT, & CO.
Hakimvaici: a>d t nilpry-
Kuivisand Forks; Pocket Knives
Scissors, Augers, Handsaws
Files, Screw Plaies
Shovels and Spades, Trace Chains
Axes, Hammers, Castings. &x\
April 4 1 HYDE & BENTON.
JUST Received another lot of Ladies’ Silk Lasting
Congress Gaiters,and for sale by
Dec. 6 36 MIX &, KIRTLA ND.
CILY OKA HiG •;*.— 10 boxes Single O,
i O received and for sale by
Feb 23 43 JOHN A. NELSON.
8 g-i k CASKS FO K T EH-Quarts and
Pints. Just received and tor sale by
April 4 1 SCOTT, CARHART & CO.
G 1 OSlk’ i:i\ CH FEME—A few Boxes just re
-1 ceived, ami for sale by J. A. NELSON.
East Macon, March 28.
j 4 FINE assortment of TRUSSES, by various ma
i kers, just received and for sale by
I Feb2B 48 J. C. GILBERT & CO.
Flour.
A r BARRELS ol No. 1 Country Flour, just receiv-
J J ed and for sale low, by
March 28. C. A. ELLS &, CO.
[\TEW itlLSlC,just received at the New Book,
x* Music, and Fancy Store.
March 14. J. J. & S. P. RICHARDS.
V\7 OOD* WAKE.
V V Painted and Cedar Tubs
Do. do. Buckets
Covered Buckets
YV'illow Baskets
Aprii 4 1 HYDE & BENTON.
('i C.\M. —A lot of Boys’ Guns, for sale bv
J April 4 1 HYDE & BENTON.
SHEEXIIM S.—6-4 and 12-4 Sheetings of su
perior quality, for sale low.
Feb 28 43 GEp W. PRICE.
I.’ LOU K—Ol sujierior quality, lor sale by
April 4 1 HYDE BENTON.
rpllß 4CCO. —A fine article of Chewing To-
A bacco, lor sale by HY r DE & BENTON.
April 4 1
ill o lasses
‘q p~ HHDS. Cuba Molasses, of superior quality,and
J*-) in prime order—just received and forsile by
April 18 GEO. T. ROGERS.
Condon Porter.
IN Quart and Pint Bottles, by the Cask or Retail,
of extra quality—just received and lor sale by
April 18 GEO. T. ROGERS.
Vi: 44 AKK CIDEK-30 barrels, a superior
x l article, for sale low to close a consignment.
’ April 11 2 C. CAMPBELL (St CO.
jftfgrrllantouß.
Physiognomy.
Lavater is about to be thrown into the shade
by a certain Dr. Redfit'ld. now lecturing in N.
ork, on the subject of Physiognomy, which
lie illustrates by rules, arguments, and indexes,
not dreamt ol in the philosophy ol his prede
cessors. Speaking ol’ one of his recent dis
courses, the Tribune says:
“The very interesting subject of the eve
ning’s lecture was the “ Signs of a Domestic ‘
and Social Character, and of a Character !
C. old and Suspicious.” The lecturer prefaced ]
his discourse by speaking of the true source :
ot domestic .ilfection —conjugal affection, and
ol the identity of man and woman, their be- |
ing one as no poetic fable ; but that man and
woman, united in the conjugal relations, are
one, as man’s intellects and affections ate iden
tical. He spoke of man’s knowledge of his
own identity being more readily perceivable
on the left side—woman’s on tlie right side.
It will he recollected that in the last lecture
the Doctor gave the index ot Kindness as on
the lelt side ot the forehead ; Benevolence oa
the right., which help to prove the identity of
the ieading actions of the sexes.
Os the Domestic and Social facul ies he
introduced first that of Parental Love—the
love, of parents for their children. Its indica- j
tion is by a muscle on the anterior side, from
the centre ol the forehead —of Kindness and
Benevolence, which elevates the brow. This
faculty is larger in woman than in man. —
Some have, a greater love for male than fe
male children, while with some persons the
love is equal. The love lor males is indicated
jby the elevation of the right brow; of fe
! males, the left. These faculties regulate the
! social positions much, as those persons who
; love children, are generally of a kind, benev
olent disposition, while it is remarked of those
| persons who do not like children, are of a cold
I and miserable nature. Filial Affection is in
i dicuted by the second incisor teeth in the up
per jaw. Persons who have them large arc
j extremely fond of their parents —they are lia
’ ble to be homesick when they are separated
! from them, and are fond of bringing their pa
rents to live under their own root! and of culti-
I vatirig the love of grand-parents in their
j children. Persons who lack this endowment
are directly of an opposite nature —are inrdif-
I ferent to their parents; and of necessity, when
I they lack natural love, they are ol a cold dis
position. It exists in some degree in the low
er animals, but not to such an extent as Pu-
I rental Love. Love ol Brothers and Sisters —
; this naturally follows from the foregoing fa
culties; our first love is to our parents, next
to those ol our own blood. This faculty is
■ indicated by the breadth of the second incisor
teeth, and exerts much influence on the social
system ; for those who love their own brothers
must love mankind as such ; and it is evident
that those who are cold to theirovvn kin make
but very indifferent members of society.
: The faculty of Friendship is indicated by
the muscle which surrounds the lips; if large,
it produces strong affection, and is one of the
■ strongest elements in our nature —hi fact it is
almost Conjugal ! Friendships founded in
I youth last with lile as the conjugal relations
do. A person having this large is not willing
I to believe anything of his friend ; he makes
i a great many allowances, and leels that his
| friendship cannot die; they are slow in mak
■ ing. and have few friends, and are very care
| fill in contracting new friendships, being Jia
j Mo to cnffr ik’ they eliouhl nnt
prove true. It constantly increases witli years,
j We frequently bear old people talk with smiles
and tears of the friends of their youth, and go
i over and over again the actions of friendship.
I Confidence, the disposition to confide, is in
dicated by the breadth of the nostril forward ;
I persons who have this faculty are very frank,
i and are remarked for their openness; such
persons are very liable to get into difficulties,
in which they are too apt to make friends.—
: Love of Approbation is the desire to approve
I others, and to he approved. Persons having
this organ always show the teeth when they
I meet persons whom they like ; they have the
mouth open in a smile* to approve—are til
ways pleasant. The negro has this faculty
large; he likes to be told that he has done so
and so grandly', has acted cleg tntlyu made this
or that look fine—he likes this; it is his nature
and he will act better bv being so .approved.
Many persons tire inclined to think this faculty
a lading —a weakness—but it is not so; per
sons do not like to approve or be approved tor
■ anything bad—they would rather conceal
such; hence it leads to good, and is a great
guard against evil. All strong Republicans
nave the upper teeth large, and it gives a gen
erous appearance to the mouth; and it is the
love of approbation tor good deeda, nnd the’
expansion of the true social system, which
strongly identify the Republican.
The Love of Distinction is a strong feeling
in societ, —the love to be celebrated, to have
one’s nam sound abroad ; the person having
this faculty likes to be known in his parish, his
town, county —aye, country —mayhap farther,
by the whole world. Tile indication of this
organ is by a muscle passing downward from
the inner angle of the eye to the mouth which
elevates the upper lip. It is large in clergy
j men, who wish to take the supreme authority
| over their Hocks ; in lawyers, in writers —es-
pecially of fictions, and that sort of ephemeral
character. Love ot Distinction is not the
love of immortality; it generally finds action
by sound —in the voice, while Love of Emi
nence is the disposition to occupy a high posi
tion—to catch by’ sight or be seen. We would
say, a distinguished orator or writer; but it
would not be so correct to apply that term to
a painter; we say. “ he is an eminent artist.”
Voice is the general conveyance for Distinc
tion —sight or occupation that of Love of Emi
nence. The last named is generally’ large in
artists. The indication of the Love of Emi-
I nence is by r a small muscle passing down
! ward from the inner angle of the eye to the
j nostril, which draws it somewhat upward;
i voluntary motions or perversion of this fa
| culty tends to sneering and looking down on
’ persons. The Love of Admiration —tube ad
mired for b-auty, or something we possess,
some gift of Nature or improvement by art,
lor our appearance in dress, nr for our style of
living, paintings we may have about us, or
other cause—is indicated by a stnafl muscle,
which produces a prominence under the cen
tre of the eye. It is larger in woman than m :
man, and she has more the sign of it; we sol- ’
dom see a woman without that certain full- I
ness which indicates this fieulty. Persons
who have it. generally express themselves en
thusiastically.
Cheerfulness is indicated by a muscle pass
ing lrom the outer angle of the eye to the an
gle of the mouth. The action ol this faculty
produces a happy and cheerful expression of
lace.
Os the Cold and Suspicious Faculties—
they are generally those which act against
those mentioned of the Social Character, or
by their perversion, but there are others which
more directly come to the question. The
first. Scorn, is indicated by a small muscle in
the lower jaw, which draws the chin up.—
There is a little difference between Scorn
and Contempt: in the latter you thrust the
under lip out; by’ the constant working of the
faculty of Scorn a line is formed directly over
the chin. Jealousy is indicated by a certain
fullness in the low'erlip. Envy—of those who
may r excel us in talent, or other qualities —is
indicated by the curling of the under lip down
ward. In Cromwell’s face there is great
scorn, and contempt and envy; the chin drawn
up. and the lips thrust out. Hatred is indica
ted in the lower lip ; this faculty’ is the oppo
site of Love of Approbation. If this is large,
the mouth is drawn downward, and shows
the lower teeth. It is in carnivorous beasts.
Melancholy—Gloominess—is indicated by
a muscle passing obliquely downward to the
chin from the angle of the mouth, and pro
duces that solitary look which never can be
mistaken for Cheerfulness.”
In the course ol the evening tlie lecturer
answered many questions, and explained ma
ny signs to the attentive audience, which they
did not comprehend at the first glance. The
laces ol three persons were examined, and ac
cording to the testimony of their friends pre
sent, the Doctor’s reading proved very true.
Agricultural Letter from Gen. Washington. ‘
We are indebted to the kindness of an old
friend for the following valuable document:!
valuable not only’ because of the revered source j
from which it emanates, but because it affords •
many excellent lessons from an able atid prac- 1
tical farmer; it is too, strongly characteristic ;
of ihe American hero. We see here the ex
ercise in private life of that attention so detail
that inflexible devotion to order and discipline,
which so eminently mark the public charac
ter of Washington. No one can read this let- i
ter without seeing at once that the writer was
an industrious, sound practical farmer. He
whose indomitable en- rrv Imd riven freedom
to a world, did not e.-ue n. Jte most minute de
tails of agriculture unworthy his attention.
It will probably surprise the reader to find
Gen. Washington insisting upon the use of
harrows and cultivators in the cultivation of
his corn ; this we have been accustomed to
plume ourselves upon as a much more modern
invention.
The letter directed to his overseers, is taken
from the manuscript copy in Washington's
own hand writing, and, as we are informed,
now appears in priutlor the first time.— Chc
ra w Gazette.
Piiiladflphia, 14th July. 1793.
Gentlemen : —lt bei tg indispensably neces
sary that I should have some person at Mount
Vernon through whom I can communicate
my’ orders ; who will see that these orders are
executed ; or if not obeyed, who will inform
me why they are not: who will receive the
weekly reports and transmit them ; receive
money’ an t pay it; and in general to do these
things which do not appertain to any individ
ual overseer —1 have sent my nephew, Mr.
Howell Lewis, (who lives with me here) to
attend to them until I can provide a manager
of established reputation in these matters. —
You will therefore pay’ due regard to such
directions as you may receive from him. con
eidering them afl coming
my'self. But that you also may have a gene
ral knowledge of what I expect lrom you, 1
shall convey the following view (which I have
of the business committed to your charge) as
i it appears to me, and direct you to govern
yourself by’ it; as 1 am persuaded nothing in
consistent therewith will be ordered by Mr.
Lewis without authority from me to depart
from it.
Ist. Although it is almost needless to remark
that the corn ground at the farm you over
looked ought to be kept perfectly’ clean and
well ploughed—yet,because not only the good
ness of that crop depends upon such manage
ment. but also the wheat crop, which is to suc
ceed it, I cannot forbear urging the propriety
and necessity of the measure in very strong
terms.
2d. The wheat is to be got into the barns
or into stacks as soon as it can be done with
any sort of convenience.,that it may not (es
pecially the bearded wheat, which is subject
to injury hy wuathi-rj aiietniii lo.es in
shocks ; and because the shattered grain in
fields may be beneficial to the stock ; but no
hogs are to be put on stubble fields in which
grass seeds were sown last fall, winter, or
spring; other stock, however, may be turned
on them, as it is rooting that would be preju
dicial.
3d. The whole swamp from the road from
Manley’s bridge, up to the lane leading to the
new barn, is to be got into the best and most
complete order for sowing grass seeds in August
or, at the furthest by the middle of September.
The lowest and wetest part thereof is to be
sown with timothy seed alone. All the other
parts rs tt are to be sown with timothy and
clover seed mixed. The swamp on the other
side of the aforesaid lane (now in corn and
oats) is to be kept in the best possible order,
that the part not already sown with grass seeds
i may receive them either this autumn (as soon
as the corn can be taken off with safety) or
in the spring as circumstances shall dictate.
No exertions or pains are to be spared at
Dague run to g t the swamp from Manley’s
bridge up iu the meadow above, and the two
enclosures in the null swamp, in the highest
order for grass, to be sown iu the time and
manner above mentioned. Cut that no more
may be attempted than can be executed well,
proceed in live following order with them, ac
cordingly’ as the weather may happen to be,
for this must he consulted, as dry weather will
answer to work in the low parts best, whilst
the higher grounds may he worked at any
time.
Ist. Begin with the swamp from Manley's
bridge upwards, and get all that is not already
in grass, well prepared for it, and indeed sown.
2d. That part of’ the low meadow on the mil!
run, which lies between the old bed of it and
the race, and within the fences. 3i. After
this is done, take that part of enclosure above
(which was ia corn kist year.) lying between
me ditch and fence No. 1. up and down to cross
fences. 4th. Then go over the ditch and pre
pare slipe after stipe as the ditch runs from
the one cross fence to the other, and continue
to do this as long as the season will be good,
or the seed can be sown with propriety and
safety.
I conceive that the only way to get these
grounds in good order and with expedition, is
to give them one good ploughing and then to
tear them to peices with heavy harrows. Whe
ther it be necessary’ to cut down and take off
the weeds previous to these workings can be
decided better by experiments on the spot than
by’ reasoning on it at a distance. My desire
is that the ground shall be made perfectly
clean, and laid down smooth ; without which
meadows will always be foul; much grass left
in them, and many schythes broken in cutting
what is taken off
4th. The buckwheat which has been sown for
manure ought to be ploughed in the moment
a sufficiency off seed is ripe to stock the ground
a second time ; otherwise, so tar from its an- |
swering the purpose of manure, it will lie- \
come an exhauster. For this reason, if the !
ploughs belonging to the farm are unable to .
turn it in time, thiseof Muddy hole, Dague
rnn and Union farm, must combine to do it.
the work to be repaid by the farm which re- i
ceives the benefit, as soon as the work is ac-)
compltshed thereat.
stli. Where clover and timothy seeds are (
mixed and sown toother, allow five pints off;
the first, and three off the latter to the acre; j
and where timothy only is sown, allow four i
quarts to the acre. Let the seed be measured ;
in the proportions here allotted, and put into a ]
half bushel filled with sand or dry’ earth, and j
extremely well mixed together in yonr own j
presence or by’ yourself, which will answer two ,
good purposes, viz : Ist, to prevent theft, for
seeds thus mixed would not sell—and 2d!y,
the seedsman being accustomed to sow’ a bush
el of wheat to the acre would be at no loss to
cast a bushel of this or anything else, regu
larly on that quantity of ground.
6th. It is expected you wil I begin to sow’
wheat early iu August, and in ground per
fectly clean and well ploughed. I would have,
and do accordingly direct, that not less than
five pecks of seed be sown on each acre. The
plan ot’ the form over which you look is given
to Mr. Lewis, from which the contents ot each
field may be known. And it is my express
direction that every watch and the best atten.
VOL. XXVII.—No. 4.
tiou may be given to see that this quantity
actually is put in; for I have strong suspicions
(but this ought not to be hinted to them) that
the seedsman help themselves to a pretty large
toll.
Tth. A s soon as you have done sowing and
even before, if it can be done conveniently,
you are to set heartily about threshing or
treading out the wheat; and as fast as it is
got out. to have it delivered at the mill or else
where, according to directions. The longer
this business is delayed, the more waste and
embezzlement will there be of the crop. The
wheat is to be well cleaned; the chaff and
light wheat are to be properly taken care of
for the horses or other stock—and the straw
stacked and secured as it ought to be against
weather and other injuries; and until the
whole be delivered, it will require your con
stant and close attention.
Bth. Tiie oats at the farm you overlook, are,
1 presume, all cut; in that case, let all the
scythes, and cradles, and rakes, which you
have received, be delivered over to the man
sion house ; or if you choose, to keep them
against next harvest you must be responsible
for them yourself!
Oth. The presnniption also is, that the flax
is. ere this pulled ; let it be well secured and
at a proper season stripped of its 6ecd and
spread to rot. During this operation, let it be
often turner! and examined that it be not over
done. or receive injury in any other respect
by laying out too long!
10th. Get the cleanest and best wheat for
seed, and that which is freest from onions. I
would have about one-third of my whole crop
sown with the common wheat: one-third with
the white; and the other third with the vel
low bearded wheat. The overseers ( with Da
vy. as he knows the state of his own farm and
the quality of the wheat which grows upon it)
may meet and decide among themselves whe
ther it would be best to have some of these
sorts on every farm; or in order more effec
tually to prevent mixture, to have one sort on
ly on a farm. In the latter case, the cutting
of that which ripens first, and so on. must he
accomplished by the force of all the farms in
stead of eaeh doing its own work. If the seed
on one farm was to he sown on another, espe
cially if seed which grew on a light soil was
to be sown on a stiff one. and that which grew
on a stiff one sown on a light ground, advan
tages would unquestionably result from it.
11th. The potatoes at the mansion house
must be worked by the ploughs from Lnion
farm, and when this is required, it would be
best, l conceive, to accomplish the work in a
day.
12th. It is expected that the fences will be
made secure, and no damage permitted with
in them by creatures of any kind, or belong
ing to any body—mine any more tnun others.
13th. The greatest attention is to be paid
to stocks of all kinds on the farms; and the
most that can. be made of their manure and
litter. They are lo be counted regularly, that
no false reports may be made; and mining
ones if any. hunted tor until found or the man
ner of th< ir going can be accounted lor satis
factorily.
14th. A weekly report, as usual, is to be
handed to Mr. Lewis. In this report, that I
may know’ better how the work goes on, men
tion when you begin to plough, hoe. or other
wise work in a field and when that, field is fin
ished. The increase, decrease .and changes
are to be noted as heretolbre —and let me ask:
15th. Why are the corn harrows thrown
aside, or so little used that I rarely of late ev
er see or hear of their being at work? I have
been run to very considerable, exuense in pro
viding these and other implements for my
farms; and to my great mortification and in
jury, find, generally speaking, that wherever
they were last used they remain, if not stolen,
till required again; by which means they as
well as the carte, tcceive eo much injury from
the wet weather and the heat of the sun as
to be unfit lor use: to repair or supply the
place of which, with new ones, my carpenters
(who ought to be otherwise employed) are con
tinually occupied in these jobs. Harrows, af
ter the ground is well broken, would certainly
weed and keep the corn clean with more ease
than the ploughs. I hope, therefore, they will
be used. And it is my express orders that
the greatest eare be taken of the tools of ev
ery kind, carts and plantation implements, in
future; for I can no longer submit to the loss
es 1 am continually sustaining by neglect.
16th. There is nothing 1 more ardently de
sire nor indeed is there any more essential to
*my permanent interest, than the raising of live
fences on proper ditches or banks; yet noth
ing has ever been, in a general way. more
shamefully neglected or mismanaged ; for in
stead of preparing the ground properly lor the
reception of the seed and weeding and keep
ing the plants clean after they corne up—the
seeds are hardly scratched into the ground,
and are suffered to he smothered by ihe weeds
and grass if they do come up; by which means
the expense 1 have been at in purchasing and
sending the seeds (generally from Philadel
phia) together with the labor, such as it is,
that has been incurred, is not only lost, but
(and which is of infinitely more importance
to me) season after season passed away. and
I am as far from the accomplishment of my
objects as ever. I mention the matter thus
fully to show r how anxious I am that all ihe
seeds which have been sown or planted on the
banks of tee ditches should be properly attend
ed to; and the deficient spots made good, if
you have or can obtain the means lor doing it.
17th. There is one thing 1 roust caution you
against (without know ing whether tht r be
cause lo charge you with it or not) —and that
is not to retain any of my negroes who are able
and fit to work in the crop, in or about your
own house, for your own purposes. 1 liis Ido
notallow anv overseer to do. A small boy or
girl for the purpose of letching wood or water,
tending a child, or some such thing. I do not
object lo ; but so soon as they are able to work
out, I expect to reap the benefit ot their la
bor invself.
18th. Though last mentioned, it is not of
the least importance, because the peace and
good government of the negroes depend up
on it; and not less so my interest and your
own reputation. 1 do, therefore, in explicit
terms, enjoin it upon you to remain constantly
at home, (unless called off by unavoidable
business, or to attend Divine worship) and to
be constantly with your people when there.
There is no other sure way of getting work
well done and quietly by negroes ; for wht n
an overseer’s back is turned the most of them
will slight their work, or be idle altogether.
In which case correction cannot retrieve cither,
but often produces evils which are worse than
the disease. Nor is there any other mode but
this to prevent thieving and other disorders,
the consequence of opportunities, ‘i ou will
recollect that your time is paid for by me, and
it 1 am deprived of it, it is worse than the rob
bing my purse, because it is also a breach o.
trust, which any honest man ought to hold
most sacred. You have found me, and you
will continue to find me faithful to my part ot
the agreement which was made with vou,
whilst you are attentive to your part; but it
is to be'remembered that a breach on one side
releases the obligation on the other. It, there
fore, it shall be proved to me that you are ab
senting you™/from the farm or the people
without just cause, I shall hold myself no more
bound to pay the wages than vou do lo attend
strictly to the charge which is entrusted to
you by one who has every disposition to be.
Your friend and servant
Geo. Washington.
53* The Pittsburg papers notice an in
crease of the trade and prosperity ot the ctty
beyond the most sanguine expectations ot its
friends, and in the face of the late fires anu
drawback*.