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BV S. ROSE & CO.
TERMS:
r (jr.jRSI A Jol'RXAt, AND MESSENGER is published
’ Wednesday morning. in the city of Macon, at
‘ . RATES:
. , ~v. tly a advance,per year,... .§2 50
.riid in advance, 3 00
’ inserted at the usual ra*ek—those
; u ,ted when handed in, will be insetted till lot bid
her a I discount wilt be allowed to persons who
‘-jf, by the year, and who pay on demand.
‘s, rEARi Notices ol over ten lines, will he charg
, • the usual rates.
r y< N oi-.vcRE.fT3 of candidates lor office, to be paid
. the usual rates, when inserted.
?ntl arrangements made with county officers.
i- ists. Auctioneers, and others, who may wish to
, ; 7 united contracts
o? Land and Negroes, by Executors, Admin*
furors and Guardians, are required by law to he ud
v,r, j-J in a public gazette, forty days previous to the
djv of sale.
’ ■j'he-e sales must be held on the first Tuesday in the
ffl.rith, between the hours of ten in the forenoon and
~,v e in the afternoon, at the Courthouse in the county
, which the property is situated.
Sales of Personal Property must be advertised in
ijlje manner forty days.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an Estate
m j be published forty days
Notice that application will be made to the Ordinary
}l ,r leave to sell Land and Negroes, must be published
weekly tor two months.
Citations or Litters of A J ministration, thirty days;
,;, r Dismission Irotn Administration, monthly six
,s; for Dismission from Guardianship, weekly
thrtydays.
Rn.ts for Forecloscre of Mortgage, monthly
four months; for establishing lost papers, for the full
j ,- e of three months ; for compelling titles Irotn ex*
tutors or administrators w here a bond has been given
bv the deceased, the full space of three months.
’ £f Letters on business to be post-paid.
professional anb Business ftlcn.
• Professional and Business Cards will Leinserted
under this head, at the following rates, viz :
PorThree lines,perannum, $ 5 00
“ Seven lines, do., 10 00
“ Ten lines, do., I*2 00
“ Twelve lines do., 15 00
No advert'sement of thi?clas3 will be admitted, un
i <1 for in a Ivatce, norf< r a less term than t .velve
\ !v ?rtis-in nts ot ora r tw Ive jines will be
v ■ prorata Advertisemeiit- inn paid for in ad
. wifi )e ch ngeci at the regu.ur rates.]
LA2MEAK Sc LOCH&ANE,
yll ora ie s &, Couusellers at Law,
MACON, GA.,
iTT 1 f,L practice in the Superior Courts of the fol
\\ low ing Counties: Bibb, Monroe, Pike, Houston,
Dooly, Sumter, Crawlord, Macon, Jones and Twiggs,
s ai in the Supreme Court at Macon, Decatur and Co
lumbus.
A i cases placed in our hands for collection, will be
punctually attended to.
Office over Belden &, Co.’s Hal Store.
H u.‘ LAMAR. O. A. LOCHRANE.
leb *25 48-ly
GEOB.GE W. FISH,
a TTOKNEY AT LAW, Oglethorpe, Ga ,hav
f\. itig moved his office from Macon to Oglethorpe,
w : practice hereafter in the counties of Macon, Ma
rion. Taylor, Dooly, Sumter and Lee. He will also
continue to practice as heretofore, in everal counties
of the Southern Circuit, and will attend the Supreme
Court at Macon, Amertcus and Columbus.
teb 4 45-ts
WILLIAM O. PERKINS,
Attorney at Law,
[Cuthbert, Randolph County, Georgia.)
HIS term ot office as Solicitor General ot the
South-western Circuit having expired, he will
give his individual and undivided attention to all busi
ness of a professional and legal character entrusted to
his care, in the counties of Randolph, Stewart, Lee,
Baker and Gariy.
jan 28 ly 44
&. R. P. HALL, Altornies at Law, practice in
O. Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Upson, Monroe.Ma
jon, Dooly, Twiggs, Jones and Pike counties; and in
:heSupreme Court at Macon, Decatur, Talbotton and
Americas.—Office removed to the front room over
Dr. Lutle’s Druo Store, on Cotton Avenue.
jlyl9 36
LN. YVHI I'TLE, Attorney at Late, Macon,
.Ga., will practice in the counties of Bibb, Hous
ton, Twiggs, Crawford, Dooly, Macon. Wilkinson,
Jones, Monroe, Pike and Spalding, and in any other
county in the State, by special agreement,
dec 10 37-6 m
D. J. BAILEY’ Ac J. R. LYONS,
ATTORNIGS AT LAW,
Jackson, Butts Cos., Ga. [mar *26 52-ly]
GREENE At SMOOT,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
THOM ASTON, GA.
J AMES W. GREENE. H. F. SMOOT,
dec 10 37-1 y
DRS. BANKS &, ROOSEVELT, tender their
professional services to the citizensof Macon and
surrounding country. Residence on College Hi'l, the
house formeily occupied by Mr. Charles Day. Office
on the corner of Third and Walnut Sts.
WM. H. BANKS, M. D. 1 C. J. ROOSEVELT, M. D.
aug *23 2*2-tf _
WOOD. BRADLEY & CO.,
manufacturers and dealers in
FURNITURE, CHAIRS, WINDOW-SHADES,
Feathers, Matrasses, Etc., —Mulberry st.,
(next to the “ Lanier House,”) —MACON, GA.
Z. W. MORRELL 6c CO.,
PIANO AND FURNITURE STORE,
Smet's Building. Broughton St.,
SAVANN A H , G A .
I. \V MORRELL. N. F. WEBSTER.
jtily *23 17 ts
WAREHOUSE & COMMISSION BUSINESS.
N. OUSLEY 6c S3W,
M A CON.
GODFREY, OUSLE7 6c CO.,
SAVANNA H.
U.MES E. GODFREY. N. OCSLEY. R. F. OUSLEY.
luiy 16 16 ly
W. S. WILLIFORD.
auction and commission merchant,
Macon. Ga.
ALL kinds of Merchandise and Produce [except
Liquors] received on Consignment.
Liberal Advances made on Cotton an<l other Pro
duce consigned to hisfriendsin Savannah,
sep *25 26-ly
J 0 4EPII BANCROFT,
and Exchange jSrcksr,
Nj ) PualicandA justerof Marine Average s. Also,
L'. S. Commissioner for the Districts ot Georgia, and
Commissioner for the State of Louisiana.
off.ee i Vo. 117 Bay Street— Savannah, Ga.
jan 28 G-2m
CHARLES DAY,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
NEIV YORK.
tar C. Dav & Cos., will advance on consignments
to die above address. [apr 2 1-ly]
factors and commission merchants.
Andrews, Hardwick 6c Cos.,
OGLETHORPE. GA.
HARDWICK Sc COOKE,
BAY ST., SAVANNAH. GA.
The Houseat Oglethorpe will receive and forward
Produee to the House at Savannah, and furn
ish Family Supplies, Baggios, Rope, &c.
to their patrons at Oglethorpe.
JOHN F ANDREWS. RS. HARDWICK. JOHN G. COOKE.
aug *27 2*2 ts
E. E. BREWER,
HOUSE AND SIGN FAINTER.
IMITATIONS of WOODS AND MARBLES,
In every Style.
ORDERS LEFT AT SHOP. OPPOSITE THE OLD
METHODIST CHURCH,
nov 5 32 ts
K. L. W 0011,
DAG U E R R EOT YPIST,
C JR. COTTON AVENI E AND SECOND STREET,
Entrance on the Avenue.
03“ Stock for sale. may 21-8
j7b a r n e s .
SOOK-BINDUR, AND BLANK ACCOUNT
Hook ‘laaulUcturcr, —MACON, Ga.
dec *26 39
KAIL HOAD HOUSE,
EAST MACON—by
apr 9 2-ts B. M. LANIGR.
WHOLESALE CLOTHING HOUSE,
CHARLESTON. S. C.
KENT, BATES Ar MITCII ELL,
% \rOULD call the attention of Merchants to th-tr
M SPRING STOCK OF READY MADE
CLOTHING, which will be fotiud the largest ever
offered in Charleston. c
Ore 24 39
X’IANO FORTE DEPOT.
THE undersigned respectfully inform
BffSjredpidl the citizensof Savannah, Georgia, and
*T f f Jl Florida, tha* th-v li.ive on bund more
than fifty PIANOS, the largest sock ever on sale oi
this city, and made by the most celebrated manufactu
rers in the United States. Nunn's&Clarke,J (JiicK
ering, Bonrdrnan (V Gray, Lutchet &. Newton, Ed
wards &. Fisiier, all well known to the lovers of Mu
sic, have place in their large assortment. 1 hese Pianos
are of rich tone,and beautifully finished in Rose Wood.
Black Walnut and Mahogany, with iron Iratms made
! in the most substantial and workman like manner
Aiso the justly Celebrated jfSolian Piano Fortes, which
1 tor their sweet ness ol tone have not been equalled. All
these Instruments have metalic frames, which render
them peculiarly suited for this climate, preventing the
necessity ot tuning tor years.
Ttie undersigned are Agents tor Henri Ilerz’s cele
brated Grand Pianos, made in Paris. For power and
beauty of tone, they stand pre-eminent.
Cathcart's Melodions.
This beautiful toned wind instrument tor village pur
poses, Lodges, Serenading Parties, and the private
pracliceof Organists, possessing a sweet and powerful
tone, tiiev have also for sale. All these Instruments
will be disposed ot on the most accommodating term-*.
The prices ot lie Pianos ranging from *175 to *I.OOO
1. VV. MORRELL &. CO.
Savannah, e.y23. 17 ts
NOW RECEIVING,
SOME OF THE MOST
SPLENDID PIANO FORTES!
EVER offered for sale in Macon, from
ft ce l e hrated Faetoriesof J. C. Chicker
II 5 I *i!ig andNunn &, Clark, warranted superi
or to any others made in the United Siates Also
tw o splendid Harps from J. F. Brown &. Co.’sFactory.
The above instruments are a feast to one’s eyes to
look at, and the tone completely captivating. We
shall take pleasure to show these Instruments to any
that have a taste for fine goods.
On hand, Prince Melodious, best article of the kind
made; Guitars, Violins, banjos, Accordeons, Tambo
rins, Bugles, Clarionetts, Flageolets, Flutes, and a
variety of Brass Instruments tor Bunds, kept in out
line. Guitar and Violin Strings, Sheet Music foi
Piano and Guitar, Instruction Books, &c.
watches, jewelry and fancy goods.
Splendid Gold and Silver Watches, Gentlemen and
Ladies’ patterns, Gold Chains. Brooches, Rings,
Bracelets, Gold Thimbles, Gold Pens and Pencils,
Gold and Silver Spectacles, silver Spoons and Forks,
silver Ivory and Wood Napkin Rings, silver plated
Cake Baskets, Cas’tir'. ~r-’:"'rs,r -’ : "'rs, and Candlesticks—
and a variety ot fancy Goods. Shot Guns, Rifles,Game,
Bags, Pouches, Flasks, Pistols, &c. All the above
articles sold cheap for cash or approved credit.
Clocks and Watches repaired and warranted, at
short notice. Give us a cail at our old stand. Cotton
Avenue,Union Building. J. A. &. S. S. VIRGIN.
tnay2l 7-ts
GORDON SPRINGS FOR SALE,
IN WALKER COUNTY, GA.
CIIRCUMSTANCES beyond our control induce us
> to otfi-r lor sale this desirable place. We hazard
notning in saying, that it combines more advantages
as a WATERING PLACE and Summer retreat than
any other in the South. There is a great variety of
water, possessing curative medicinal qualities in an
eminent degree. They have been tested by invalids
having various diseases, and haverareiy failed proving
efficacious. There are some *2O Springs or more,
within the circumference of a mile. These Springs
aiesitlhted in a most healthy region of the South, in
the mountainous parts ot upper Georgia, being at the
head of a beautiful valley of rich, fertile land, near the
base of ‘* Taylor’s Ridge.” They enjoy all the bene
fitsof the fine mountain breeze, with a pure and una
dulterated atmosphere, and as line mountain scenery
as can be found in any country—grand, sublime and
picturesque.
Fourteen Hundred Acres of Land are attached to
the place, some 6 or 800 Acres of which are good cul
tivatable land—2so or 3o(J cleared, and in a fine state
for cultivation. There is also a fine Orchard of Apple
and Peach Trees. The improvements are sufficient to
accommodate Irom 200 to “250 visitors. They are near
the great Western and Atlantic Railroad, and within
tw'o hours ride of the Depot.
This property ? can be had low, by application to
either or both ot the undersigned. Come and see it.
Should ihe property not be disposed of, the Springs
will be again opened on the first of June, with in
creased accommodations.
teb 18 47-6 t Z. H. &G. W. GORDON.
SIGN OF THE GOLDEiN TOOTH*
DENTAL CARD.
rpHE undersigned has returned to Macon to settle
1 permanently, and can be found at the office of
Dr. Putnam, No. 9, Cotton Avenue, where lie will be
pleased to wait upon his former patrons and friends,or
any who may favor him with their patronage.
Kf* Office hours from 8 A. M. to 1 P. M . and from
2to 5 P. M. fl. W BANKS, Dentist.
Macon, Nov. 12. [nov 12 23-ts
Premium 2,'eeth!
IT will be seen, in the list of Premiums awarded at
the late Agricultural Fair in Macon, that a full set
of Block Teeth, on gold plate, of the ordinary custom
work of McDONALD & CALLAGE R, took the
Premium It will be recollected that it was for the
best specimen of this style of work, that the “ Pro
prietor” of the ** Macon Dental Laboratory” offered
a wager ot one hundred dollars. [nov 12 33—ts
XVZacon 6c Western Railroad.
Change of Schedule.
ON and after Monday, March Ist, the Trains
of this Road, will be run as follows:
MAIL TRAIN.
Leave Macon daily at Bp.m. | Arrive ai Atlanta 1 i a. m.
Leave Atlanta 6J p si. | Arrive in Macon 122 a. m.
Accommodation Trains between Macon and Griffin
daily, except Sunday.
Leave Macon 3 P. M.,arrive in Griffin 6] P. M.
Leave Giiffin 6 A. M , arrive in Macon, 9i A. M.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
Leave Macon and Atlanta daily, except Sunday,
at 5j A. M. EMERSON FOOTE, Snp’t.
feb 25 48—t f
SOUTH-WESTERN RAIL-ROAD.
\ DAILY TRAIN tor Passengers and Freight
ff\_ leaves Macon at 61 A. M.—Arrives at Ogle
thorpe,at 101 A. M.—Leaves Os|leth< rpe at Hi A.
M —Airivesnt Macon at 3i P. M Connecting each
way with the Central and Macon & Western Trains,
and the Tallahassee Mail Stage Line. Passengers
dine at Fort Valley at li P. M.
GEO W . ADAMS, Supt.S.W. R R.
[tT* The Stage for Tallahassee leaves Oglethorpe
every day except Sunday, and runs on Mondays, Wed
nesdays and Fridays by way of Bainbridge and Quincy,
and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays by way
of Thomasville and Duncansville.
aug 13 20—ts F. K. VV RIGHT.
NEW-YORK AND SAVANNAH
STEAM-SHIP LINE,
, WEEKLY". The new and splendid
irvasteam-sliips FLORIDA,..Cap*. Lyon,
ALABAMA, Capt. Ludlow,
Belonging to the
New-York and Savannah Steam Navigation Cos.
ON and after the 11th January, will leave Savannah
and New-York every Saturday, until further no
tice. These ships are of 1,300 tons register, and
unsurpassed in comfort, safety and speed. Cabin Pas
sage, $25 —payable in advance. Extra trains leave
Macon every Friday, and connect with the steamers.
Agents: PADELFORD, FAY A- CO.,
Savannah.
SAMUEL TANARUS„ MITCHELL,
jan 15 194 Front-street, New-York.
U. S X&AEX) LINE,
Daily between Savannah and Charleston,
OUTSIDE DIRECT, AND THROUGH IN 8 HOURS.
r IMIE LINE is composed ol thiee splendid first class
L new STEAMERS,connecting with the Central|
Rail Road at Savannah, and Wilmington Steamers at
Charleston daily, and the Philadelphia Steam Ship?
every Wednesday. Through Tickets to Philadelphia,
$22.
These Steamers 1 ave Savannah every morning at 5
o’clock, and Charleston at 9 o’clock everv. morning—
inakin* 7 the run in the -hort space of 7 or 8 hours.
S. VI LAFFITEAU, Agent, Savannah.
E. LAFITTE &. CO. Ag’ts, Charleston.
ang27 ‘22 __ *f
KOTICF:
I HAVE sold the MARIETTA HOTEL to-
Elisha Coin and am happy to be able to
fc J.H ct->y to the Public, that ihe HoOse is now one of
the Best kept Hotel-in Georgia ‘Die Rooms and Bed
ding are cVan, an i Cooking can’t be feat. Call on <he
Proprietor and sat.sly vourselvest h.it there is n rig.it
kind of Hotel kept in Marietta, filler so tnaK
feb 4 43-fim GEORGE S. OGLLsBY .
vxarsviiiiE AsAdsmi.
rrulß Exercises of this School wifi be opened on
I Monday the 15ili instant, under the direction ol
M. VV. Grow, \. B . , ~
The success which has bith rtoatierded Mr. Grow
a- a teacher, warrants the Trustees in recommend..,e
the school to the lavor nod patronage of the pnbtic
Instruction wil'be given in all the branches uuall>
taUYtn m Academies. _ , ...
TERMS-As heretofoie. $5. $7 and $9 per quartet
of eleven eeks. Recording •*> the s,a<a s pursue
PETER SOLOMON, 1 Trust’ es
N C. MUNROE. u Vineville
THO. HARDEM AN, j Academy
JAMES W. ARMSTRONG, j / j
mar 3 49-. t
WACOM, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1852.
N. OUSIrEY Sc SOH,
WAREHOUSE&. COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
WILL continne business at their “Fire
Brt'ot luiid.ngs” on Gotten Avenue, Macon,
Thankful tor past favors, they beg leave tosay they
will be constantly at their post, and that no effort's shall
be spared to advance the interest ot their patrons.
They respectfully ask all who have Cotton or other
Ptoduce to Store, to call and examine the safety ot
their Building, before placing it elsewhere.
KT - Customary Advances on Cotton in Store or
Shipped,and allbusmesstransaciedattlie usual rates,
aug 29 22-ly
PATTEN & COLLINS,
Warehouse ami Commission Merchants,
MACON, GEORGIA.
WILL continue business at their Warehouse,
UHOj opposite Messrs. Ross & Cos , Cotton Ave-
Eini Je- Gratelul for the patronage extended to
them the past season,they renew the tender of their
servicesto their former patrons and the public,with
ihe assn ranee that, as they have no interest, either di
rect or indirect, in the purchase of Colton, their en
tire attention will be devoted to the interestsentrusted
to them.
Orders for Bagging, Rope and other Merchandise
will be filled carefully and promptly , and the customa
ry advances made oil Produce in Store,
may *22 8-1 y
W. D. ETHERIDGE Sc CO-
Factors and Commission MERCHANTS,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
THE undersigned having formed
r*|— co-partnership for the transact ion
the above business, respect fully
tender their services to their friends and the public
generally, and solicit a share of patronage. Ordersfor
goods or any other business entrusted to our charge
will be promptly attended to, and no pains will be
spared to promote the interests ol those who favor us
with their patronage. Liberal advances made upon
cotton or other produce consigned to us.
W D. ETHERIDGE,
apt 9 *2-tf_ g. F. GOVE.
C. E. GRENVILrE & CO.,
General Commission WSCerchants,
(Late of Augusta, Georgia,)
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.,
jcxotrvi, WILL pay strict attention to the purchase
Lppr/a of GRAIN, BACON, FLOUR,or other nr-
SfS&M tides of Tennessee Produce.
Those articles being sold only for cash, Merchant?or
Planters will remit the sain* in their orders, or give
authority to draw upon their Faetorsat Augusta, Ma
con or Savannah.
Any information, as to pi ices, will be given at any
time. oct 8 23—ts
FIELD & ADAMS,
WAREHOUSE St COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Poplar St., Macon, Ga.
'|>HE undersigned will continue the Warehouse and
i Commission Business, at the commodious and
well known Fire Proof Warehouse formerly occupied
by Dyson & Field, and the last season by us. The
strictest attention of both the partners will be given to
the business entrusted to theircare. They respectfully
solicit the pationage of the public generally.
They are prepared to make the usual cash advances
on all Coiton’stored with them, at the usual rates.
All orders for Groceries, Bagging and Rope will be
tilled at the lowest market prices
JOHN M. FIELD.
aug 13*20—ly A_ B. ADAMS
Warehouse Sc Commission Business,
OGLETHORPE. GA.
THE undersigned having under construction large
and commodious WAREHOUSES, take this
method of informing Planters and Merchants gener
ally, that they will, by the middle of August next, be
prepared to receive Cotton in Store, or any kind of
Merchandize on consignment.
Bagging, Rope, or any kind of supplies, will be pur
chased in this market, ororderedeither Irom Savannah
or Macon, at the lowest prices. The strictest atten
tion will be paid to all business entrusted to theircare.
From past experience, we flatterourselves that general
satisfaction will be given.
Liberal advances made on Cotton stored with us.
J. E. J.HORNE,
july 30 18—ts J. W. C. HORNE.
Hard cm a u A Hamilton,
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
M aeon, Ga .
Hamilton A- Hardeman,
FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Savannah, Ga.,
Will give prompt attention to all business committed
to them, at either place.
THOMAS HARDEMAN. CHAS. F. HAMILTON*.
oct *22 30
I. F. VVIS & PRICE,
WAREHOUSE &.COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Oglethorpe, Geo.
W r E TAKE this method to say to our friends and
those who may intrust us with their business,
that we have completed our Warehouse in this place,
and are now ready to attend to all business in our line.
We will give our personal and undivided attention
to business, and no pains will be spared to promote the
interest of those who may favor us with their business.
Cry The usual advances made on Cotton and other
produce in store.
ELBERT LEWIS.
JNO. V. PRICE.
july 23 17—ts
HOLLAND HOUSE.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
MTHIS largeand new Brick Hotel, near the
Railroad Depot, is now opened. It will he
kept in such style that visitors will not forget
to stop again. Passengers on the cars will
have more than ampli time to partake of the good
meals always in readiness at the arrival of each train.
Persons visiting the city, and stopping a; the Holland
House, can get information and assistance in business ;
and pass off their leisure hours in amusements connec
ted with ihe House. The Post Office, Bank Agency,
Brokers and other important offices will be in the Hol
land House.
Reference—Any one who has, or may stop one
time. A. R. KELL AM, Proprietor,
june 4 10 ts
FLOYD HOUSE,
MACON, GEORGIA.
THOMAS WI LI, IA MS respectfully informs
M his friends and the public, that he has purchas
ed the lease and furniture of the above estab
lishment, and that as sole proprietor, he intends to
give the business his strict personal attention. lie will
secure polite and competent clerks and servants,and is
determined that the table and bar shall be supplied
with the very best the country affords. The House is
too well known for him to say any thing in regard to it.
The rooms are in fine repair, and the furniture as good
as can be found in any House in the State. Thankful
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon the old film of
Buford fc Williams, during his former connection with
his House, he pledges himself to spare no effort to
give :>titire satisfaction to both new and old friends,
teb 12 46—ts
PAVILION HOUSE,
OGLETHORPE, GA.
THE Prorrietor is pleased to announce to his
old friends and the public generally, that this
new Hotel, situate on the corner of Macon and Cres
cent streets, at the nearest point to the Depot, (at the
terminus of the South-Western Railroad) is now open
for the reception of company. Having had it erected
and fitted up at considerable expense, and furnished j
wiih polite and accomodating servants, and every con
venience which either the place, or the season can
afford, he confidently expects a generous patronage.
In connection with the House, are a fine Livery Sta
ble and Carriage Repository for the accommodation o
the public. [feb *26 38-tf] S. S. BOONE.
GEORGIA HOTSL.
MTIIE undersigned would inform the pub
l c generally that he has purchased, and is
now thoroughly repairing the HO TEL, in
Forsyth, Ga., known as the “ Eagle Hotel,”
and formerly occupied by H H. Lumpkin, Esq.
The Hofei will be opened on Monday the 25th inst.
for the accommodation of transient and regular Board
ers. Every effort will be made to promote the com
fort of those who may favor me with their patronage.
Attached to the Hotel is a large and commodious
STABLE, where Travellers and Drovers will be sure
lo find plenty of Provender,and attentive Ostlers.
Traveilets will find at the Hotel comfortable con
vevances.lo any point to winch they may wish to
travel.
For the present, the Hotel will lie under the manage
ment of Mr. James L Chapman.
Forsyth, Aug. 1851. BENJAMIN WATKINS,
aug *27 22 _ _ B .
KT* Savannah Republican and Georgia Jeffersonian
wi'l copy weekly 3 mouths, and forward account to the
Hotel,
SULLIVAN HOUSE,
iILISIL MACON, GA
r|IHE Subscriber having taken the Hotel lately
I fitted up fronting the Co'trt House, ©n the corner
of Mulberry St. and Court House square, will open
the same, on the Ist of October next, and would be
pleased to havea call from hi? old (pends. Ti e House
isconvenient to at! the flail Roads,and immediately in
front ol the general Passenger Depot, and he will be
prepared to accommodate travellers and boarders by
MPeie meal?, day, week.ot month.
gep‘2l 26-tl M. SULLIVAN.
FEATHERS I
ANOTHER fine lot of Feathers, received
\C.aF"’ and for sale by
dec li 37 WOOD, BRADLEY dk CO.
CATER & GRIFFIN,
DEALERS IN GROCERIES AND STAPLE
DRY GOODS,
ARE now receiving at their Store on Cotton Ave
nue, one door below A. J. White’s, a large and
well selected Stock, which they would be pleased to
have their friends and the public examine before pur
chasing elsewhere.
sep 17 25 ts
Tj'I.OUR ’ FLOUR I—loo barrels, consisting of
I Hiram Smith,extra Genessee.and Baltimore ; for
sale by [jan 28 44] CATER & GRIFFIN.
I POTATOES—A choice lot of vet-
I low planting, lor sale by CATER & GRIFFIN.
I jan 28 44
Nil W BACON SI DES, just received by
jan 28 44 CATER & GRIFFIN.
BLANKETS AG* ortiiii Woolens.
A largeand superior lot for sale low, by
oct 1*27 CATER & GRIFFIN.
BAOOING and Kentucky Ball ROPE, (Star
brand,) a choice lot, by CATER & GRIFFIN.
Srp 17 25 ts
ENCH and American Window Glass, with
Paints and Oils, by CATER & GRIFFIN,
sep 17 25 _ ts
VTKW ORLEANS SYRUP— An excellent ar
_Lv tide—for sale by
jaiUT CATER & GRIFFIN.
GEORGIA WOOL HATS.
A LOT of superior Wool Hats manufactured in
/"V Jackson county, Ga—for sale by
jan 7 CATER & GRIFFIN.
BLACKSMITH'S TOOLS.
•r r\ SVI ITU’S Bellows from 26 to 40 inches;
O U 50 English and American Anvils;
150 do Vices;
2,000 lbs. Hammers;
50 Stocks and Dies—For sale bv
i-in 21 E B. WEED.
IRON & STEEL.
1/ >. /T TONS assorted Swede’s Iror.from U to 12
. U U inches broad ;
20 tons Bank’s Refined Iron ;
10 tons English Rolled ;
10 tons Ova', Mail Round, Band and Hoop Iron;
2000 lbs Coast, German and Blister Steel—together
with a large assortment ol square, round and rod Iron,
and nail rod—For sale by
jan *2l E. B. WEED.
A XES ! AXES !! AXES IH
IUST received 20doz Archer’s Virginia made Axes
Those Axes received the first Premium at the late
Fair, as the best Southern made ylxes. Also,
“20 iloz S. Col'in’s Hartford Axes;
20 doz Hunt’s do do;
“20 doz H. Collin’s do do ;
Forsaleby E. B. WEED,
jan 21-43
TRACE CHAINS.
IGA A pr 61 and 7 feet Straight, Link, Traces,
UUU 500 pr 7lt twisted do do do.
With an assortment of Fifth, Breast, Lock and Tongue
Chains—For sale by E. B. WEED,
jan 21-43
HOES!
“ ! \ doz Scovill’s cast steel Hoes, Nos. 1,2, 3 and 4 ;
ovj 100 doz Brade’s Patent “ Nos. 1,2 and 3;
20 doz do Crown “
20 doz do Cane Hoes—For sale by
jan 21 E. B. WEED.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
rn No 10 and 11 one horse Ploughs ;
ofj 50 No 6 and 7 inch one horse Ploughs;
25 two and four horse Plough? ;
25 side-hill and subsoil Ploughs.
Also, a large assortment of Corn Shellers and Straw
Cutters—For sale by
jan 21 E B. WEED.
Fresh Oysters and Fish.
rpHE subscribers are now receiving daily, Fresh
J. Fish and Oysters from Savannah, and can furnish
our Friends and Customers with any quantity, on short
notice.
Picklctl Oysters.—looGallons just received and
til fine order C. A. ELLS Jk. SON.
nov 26 ts 5
tTUIDA C. AS—A Fresh supply—Justreeeiv
ed and for sale by C. A. ELLS & SON.
nov *26 tt 35
RYE FLOUIt.-IO Half barrels, Fresh—For
sale by C. A. ELLS & SON.
nov 26 ts 35
Buckwheat flouk.— so sacks, n
*25 and 50 pounds, Ftesh—For sale by
nov *26 C. A. ELLS & SON.
Sll£Ul* Cured Hums.—lo Casks White’s
Extra Sugar Cured—For sale by
nov 26 . C. A. ELLS & SON. !
Qcotch and Irisli 11 life key.—3 Barrels
O ol fine OLD Whiskey—For sale by
nov *26 C. A. ELLS & CO.
CIS E A ill ALE.—2O Bbls. (Read & Brothers)
Cream Ale, received by steamer weekly—For
sale by C. A. ELLS &, SON.
nov 26 ts 35
C. 4Ni D| LS.—2O Boxes Assor ed in 25 lb. Cases,
Fresh and for sale by
nov 26 C. A. ELLS & SON.
N£W GOODS! NEW GOODS!!
WM. B. FERRY & CO.,
Dealer!!* in Hoots attd shoes,
TRIANGULAR BLOCK, (.NEAR LOGAN’S CORNER )
I MU. „ now receiving their Full and Winter
Stock, embracing all the most ri ‘h and desira
ble Goods to be found in the market North—which!
will he offered to the trade at reduced prices. The j
citizens of Macon and the surrounding country are re
spectfully invited to call and examine ihtir Goods,
oct 8 29-4 m
LADIES’ 1 jace and Congress Prunella, Satin,j
Francia and Silk Gaiters; Black, Bronze and
While Kid and Satin Slippers ; Black and Btonze Em
broidered French Slippers; Pnrodi and Jenny Lind
Enameled and Kid Ties, Buskins and Boots, just re
ceived by [oct 8 28] WM. B. FERRY & CO.
IYTISSES’ Lace and Congress Prunella, Satin
ItJ Francia and Enameled Gaiters; Kid and En
ameled Excelsior and Jenny Lind Boots, Slippers,
etc.,just received by W.VI. B. FERRY & CO.
oct 8 28
/ * ENTS’ Fancy Dress, Medium and Water Prootj
ll Boot? ; fine Imitation and Strong Boots; Patent,
and Cloth Congress Gaiters; Fancy Shoes and Danc
ing Pumps, ju?l received bv
oct 8 28 WM. B. FERRY & CO.
BOYS’ Fine Sewed Peg Imitation and Thick
Boots,Calf and Enameled Leather Shoes, Danc
ing Pumps and Gaiters,just received bv
oct 8 28 WM. B. FERRY & CO.
NOTICE
TIIE proprietor of the CROCKERY )
v -Jr STORE, in this city, is induced, solelyC'jp
from interested motives, to give notice to *s
the public generally, that after this day no goods wi;l
be sold on a credit, oct 22 30 GEO. JONES,
China and Glass.
OW opening at the Crockery Store,a large Stock
I_> of Ch in a. Glass and Crockery, ot fresh importa
tions —which will be sold very low lor cash,
sep 24 26-8 w G EO. JON ES.
CJIIIXA Vanes, White,Gold Band and Dec-
J oruted China Tea Setts, just received and for sale |
by GEO. JONES.
Knives :n<i foicks.—a large lot just
ttceived, and for sale by GEO. JONES.
WI SiSHIP 6l SON
HAV’E removed to their New Store, next door to
their old stand, where they are now receiving a !
large Stock ol Foreign and Domestic DR Y GOODS,
to which they would call the attention of their cus
tomers. and the public generally.
sep 24 26
CAHPEI LXGS nmi HUGS.—A good
assortment always on hand, by
sep *2l 26 WINSHIP &. SON
BLANKETS and KERSEYS—A large sup
ply of the best quality, for sale by
sep *24 26 WINSIIIP & SON
jr a BEEF TONGUES,
0U 300 ibs. DtieJ BEEF,
2 Box RAISINS,
50 Sacks New BUCKWHEAT,
50 Sticks Atlanta Steam Mill FLOUR
—Just received and for sale by
L. COWLES, Agent.
Macon, nov 5 ts
r / . BOXES Cowles’Cheese ; 1 bbl. Fulton M ir
♦JUket Beef ; 20 boxes smoked Herring; 500 IhR.
Cod Fish ; 10 bbls Irish Potatoes; 2 bbls. Savannah
Grist; 500 lbs. Georgia Hams ; 300 Cocoa Nuts; 100
Sucks Atlanta Steam Mills Fiour. Just received end
for sole by [oct 22 30] L. COWLES.
-1 sue Paper. cLeap for cash at
fob 25 48 BOARDMAN’S.
13 APIER M ACIIE AKTICLEB. Writing
Desks, Work Stands, Port Folios, Note Folios,
Boxes and other articles of the above description, for
sale by teb’2s 48 BOARDMAN.
])APER HANGINGS.— Wishing to seil out nty
stock of Room or Wall Paper, lam taking low
price? for it. Those wishing to beautify, had better
cell before they invest. J. M. BOARDMAN.
feb 25 48
F> RT FOLIOS and Traveling Desks—of
all descriptions and prices, ‘front a penny w histle
to a German flute,’ for sale at BOARDMAN'S.
feb 25 48
HARDWARE & CUTLERY.
QOUTHDUK AXES.- -40 dozen Archer’s
IO Virginia Axes, for sale bv
feb 25 48 BRAY, CARHART & CO.
r> OOZE A John Le verett’s Kentucky patent
OU Axes, feb2s 48 BRAY, CARHART &. CO.
HOES. —60 dozen Scoviil’s Cast Steel, 1,2,3, 4.
feb *25 48 BRAY, CARHART & CO.
IJXCAOL'S PATENT HOLS.-30 dozen
JJ just received by BRAY, CARHART A CO.
feb 25 48
rn It A € E Ell AI IX 5.—2,500 pr. assorted Trace
_L Chains, feb 25 48 BRAY, CARHART & CO.
]RO A.—We are now receiving a large lot of
Sweeds Iron assorted, front if to 12 inches wide.—
Also Round,Square, Band and Hoop Iron,
feb2s 48 BRAY, CARHART & CO.
Just Received and Receiving by
S. F. DICKINSON,
aaa BBLS. and 10 hhds. Sugar
Loaf, Crushed,Granulated and Powdered do.
*2OO bags Rio Coffee, 10 chests Ten
59 hhds. Molasses, 25 bbls. New Orleans Syrup
300 bbls. Flour
200 bbls. and half bbls. Mackerel
50 bbls. Yellow Planting Potatoes
Lard, Bacon Sides and Hants
100 boxes Cream Cheese
Butter and Soda Crackers
50 boxes Raisins, halves and quarters
50 boxes Tobacco
30 gro. fine cut Chewing and Stir king Tobacco
50 doz. Macaboy Snuff, qtttr. bbls. & Scotch do.
50 boxes Candles,“2s boxes Starch, *25 boxes Soap
75 kegs Nails and Brads
200 sacks Salt, 20,000 lb-. Iron
200 boxes Window Glass
1000 gallons Linseed, Sperm, Lamp,and Train Oil
5000 Ibs. White Lead;colored Paints,Paint Brushes
Turpentine. Fire Prool Paint. Varnish, &c ,
50 kegs and hit. kegs Powder
50 hags Shot. Bar Lend
ls O Reams wrapping. Foolscap and Letter Paper
10 boxes Ink. 20 bundles Cotton Twine
Grindstones, hollow-ware, fine salt, mustard, fancy
soap, pipes, percussion caps, cigars, soda, saluerntis,
potash, sal soda, castor oil, sweet oil, hot drops, cam
phor, copperas, alum, sulphur, blue stone, madder, ep
som salts, indigo, logwood, ground and race ginger,
pepper, spice and spices of all kinds.
Bonplands’Fever and Ague Remedy; Townsend’s
Sarsaparilla; Baileys Sarsaparilla; Syrup of Wild
Cherry; Tonic Mixture and Vermifuge; Bateman’s
Drops: Opodeldoc and Essences of all kinds.
Cotton rope and plow lines,cotton and wool cards,
coffee mills, Collins’ axes, wool hats, *2O bales osna
burgli and yarn.
A good assortment of shoes, and fresh staple dry
goods, for sale low.
Macon, February *25 48
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES
THE subscriber offers for sale at his old stand tn
Cotton Avenue, a general assortment of staple
and Fancy Dry Goods, consisting in part ot the
following articles: Cashmeres, Broadcloths , Alapnc
as, DeLaities, Calicoesand Homespuns, Readymade \
clothing and Jewelry.
Also, a full supply of Groceries, and almost every
other article suited to city and country customers.—
His goods are received at short intervals, and may be
relied upon as being both tresh and fashionable, and
are offered VJER I LOIV FOR CASH.
sep 24 *26 6xi GEORGE EHRLICH.
THE subscriber, grateful for past lavors,
jS'V would respectfully inform his numerous patrons,
AaA[hat he has just received a large and well se
lected Block of the following articles, which cannot be
surpassed in the State Gold and silver Hunting and
Open Dial Lever, Lupine and Anchor Watches, goid
Fob, Gaurd, vest and C u ataline Chains, Bracelets,
Breat Fins, Ear and Finger Rings, with Diamond,
Ruby, Opal. Turquois,Garnett and othet setts, which
are offered daily at great bargains on Mulberry street
directly opposite the Lamer House, by
oct *2*2 30 M. D BARNES.
NSW FIRM.
r|4HE subscribers, having purchased from Carhurt,
l Bro. &, Cos., their entire stock of Groceries, have
united in partnership under the firm of
CARHART A KOI F,
and will continue the GROCERY AND COMMIS
SION BUSIN ESS, at the old stand. A share of pub
lic patronage is respectfully solicited.
E 11. CARHART,
feb 18 47 A. A. ROFF.
CARHART, BRO. & CO.,
HAVING sold out their Stock of Goods to Car
hart it Ruff, beg leave to solicit, in behalf of the
new firm, a continuance of the liberal patronage here
tofore extended to themselves.
NEW YORK.
AIMIE undersigned, contemplate opening a Whole
-1 sale GROCERY HOUSE in New York early
the ensuing Summer, where they will he pleased to re
new the r bus : ness acquaintance with the Merchants of
Georgia. Particulars in future advertisements,
fob 18 47 CARHART, BRO. it CO.
A LL persons indebted to CARHART, BRO. >t
CO., are earnestly requested to call and settle im
mediately. [feb 18 47
Gents’ Evening Dress Goods.
SMITH it MITCHELL have just received a fine
assortment of Gents’ Evening Dress Goods, con
sisting of
White Embroidered Satin Vests,
“ do Marseilles do.,
“ Tittseil Wotked do.,
“ French Shapes do.,
“ Satin Cravats.
Also, a superior article of Gents’ French Kid Gloves
We would respectfully invite our Young Friends to
call and examine tin in, ns we think they are very suit
able for the approaching season,
dec 17 it 38
Shirts! Shirts!! Cellars!!!
\ LARGE assortment ol Linen Bosom Shirts and
Collars —Just rtceived and lor sale bv
SMITH & MITCHELL,
dec l 7 tt 37
BUTTUit and UlieS.—' 7s Box Supe
rior Cheese; 10 Kegs Goshen Butter. Received
persteanter,and lor bale by GEO. T. RODGERS,
oct 15 29
Doml>?c Dxtra Family Flour—so
Bbls and Half Bbls. equal to *• Hiram Smiths,”
and at a much less price. Just received and for sale
by (oct 15 *29) GKO. T. RODGERS.
Baltimore and Canal Flour.— lso
Bbls,from new Wheat, and warranted Justre
cetved and lor sale by GEO. T. RODGERS,
oct 15 29
BACON Slams.—s Hlkls. “New Smoked,”
Hams. Just received and lor sale bv
oct 15 29 GEO. T RODGERS.
SIGNOF SHE BIG BOOT l
THE subscribers thunkfo lor past favors, and
ft -jv sol citntous for a continuance of ihe same,
would respectfully inform the friends and for
mer patrons and the public generally that they have
now in store, one of the largest and best selected stock
of BOOTS ami SHOES, mostly ol their own maim
lacture, ol all the various kinds and qualities usuaiiy
caked lor, to which they would invite the attention ol
all those wishing to purchuse, and we assure all ih*se
that call that we are prepared to sell as low as any
House it the city or State, all which i warranted as
u.°unl. cci293l MIX V KIRTLANI).
G< ENTS’ Fine French Ca l Boots, Welted and
• Pump Soles, also Gents’ Fine Double and Single
Soled Boots, just received, and for sale hv
0ct*2931 MIX & KIKTLAND.
MiSSES’ and Children’s Shoes, a large variety
just received and lor sale by
oct 25 31 MIX &. KIRTL \N D.
Rubbers.— Those wishing av-rv superior arti
cle in the Rubber line.are informed that we have
in store a large supply of L. Capdee Rubbers which
are thought by competent judg- s, to excel any thing ol
the kind in the United States, in style and fineness ot
finish. For sale by oct 29 31 MIX & KIRTLAN D.
NEGRO SHOES—Double and Single Soles, a
large assortment, just received and for sale by
7 oct *29 21 MIX & Kt RTL AN It.
The Oid Turnpike.
We hear no more of the clanging hoof,
And the stage coach rattling by—
For the Steam King rules the traveled world,
And the old Pike's left to die;
The grass creeps o'er the flinty path,
And the stealthy dasies steal
Where once the stage-horse, day by day.
Lifted iiis iron heel.
No more the wesry stager dreads,
The toil of the coming morn ;
No more the bustling landlord runs
At the sound of the echoing horn ;
For the dust lies still upon the road,
And the bright eyed children play
Where once the clattering hoof and wheel
Rattled along the way.
No more do we hear the cracking whip,
Or the strong wheel’s rumbling sound ;
And ah ! the water drives us on,
And an iron-horse is found !
The coach stands rusting in the yard,
And the horse has sought the plow ;
We have spanned the world with an iron rail,
And the Steam-King rules us now !
The old turn pike is a pike no more,
Wide open stands the gate ;
We have made us a road li>r our horse to stride,
Which we ride at a flying rate ;
We have filled the valleys and levelled the hill?,
And tunnelled the mountain side ;
And round the rough crag’s dizzy verge,
Fearlessly now we tide I
On—on—on—with a haughty front!
A puff, a shr ek.and a bound ;
While the tardy echoes wake too late
To babble back the sound ;
And the old pike road is left alone,
And the stagers seek the plow ;
We have circled the earth with an iron rail,
And the Steam King rules us now !
iitiscfUancous.
CHEER AND CHILDREN.
BY IK. MARVEL.
* * * ; ‘Dear Madge!”
‘ Dear Clarence!”
And you pass your arm now, un
checked. around tiiat yieldinggraceful ( figure,
and fold her to your bosom, with the sweet,
and blessed assurance, that your fullest and
noblest dream of love is won !
* * * What a glow there is to the sun’
WI tat a warmth —yet it does not oppress you :
what coolness —yet is is not too cool. The
birds sing sweetly; you catch yourself watch
ing to see what new songsters they can be:
they are only the old robin and thrushes; —
yet what, anew melody is in their throats!
The clouds hang in gorgeous shapes upon
the sky —shapes they could hardly ever have
fashioned before. The grass never so green,
the buttercups were never so plenty ; there
was never such a lile in the leaves. It seems
as if the joyousness in you gave a throb to
nature, that made every green thing buoyant.
Faces too are changed ; men look pleasant
ly ; children are all charming children: even
babies look tender and loveable. The street
beggar at your door is suddenly grown into a
Bclisarius, and is one of the most deserving
iteroes of modern times. Your mind is in a
contingent ferment; you glide through your
toil—dashing out sparkles of passion—like a
ship in the sea. No difficulty daunts you ;
there is a kind of bouyancy in your soul, that
rocks over danger or doubt.’ as sea waves
leave calmly and smoothly, over sunken
rocks.
****** ***
* : So. a year and more wears off. of mingled
home hie, visiting and travel. Anew hope
and joy lightens home —there is a # child
there.
How weak now. seem all the imaginations
o! your single life; what bare dry skeletons ol
the reality they furnished! You pity the
poor fellows who have no wives and children
—from your soul; you count their smiles as
empty smiles, put on to cover the lack that is
in them. There is a lree-masonry among
lathers, that they know nothing of. You
compassionate them deeply ; you think them
worthy objects of some charitable association;
you would cheerfully buy tracts for them, if
they would but read them. —tracts on marriage
and children.
And then ‘ the boy v such a boy !
There was a time, when you thought all
babies very much alike; alike? Is your
boy like anything, except the wonderful fel
low that he is? Was there ever a boy seen,
or even read of, like that baby!
Look at him : —pick him up in his
long, white govvnj; lie may have an excess of
color, — but such a pretty color; he is a little
polity about the mouth —hut such a mouth !
His hair is a little scant, and he is rather
wandering in his eye; but good Heavens. —
what an eye!
•There w as a time when you thought it very
absurd for fathers to talk about their children :
but it docs not seem at all absurd now. You
think, on the contrary, that your old friends,
who used to sup with you at the club, would
be delighted to know how your baby is getting
on, and how much he measures round the
calf of the leg! If they pay you a visit you
are quite sure they are in agony to see Frank ;
and you hold the little squirming fellow in
your arms, half conscience smitten, for provok
ing them to such envy, as they must he suf
fering. You make a settlement upon the boy
with a chuckle, —as if you were treating your
sell to„ a mint julep,—instead of conveying
away a lew thousand of seven per cent.
Then the hoy develops astonishing
ly. What a head what a loot, —what a
voice! And he is so cjuiet withal; never
known to cry. except under such provocation?
as would draw teats Irom a heart of adamant;
in short, for the first six months he is never
anything, but gentle, patient, earnest, loving,
intellectual, magnanimous. You are hu.iT j
afraid he is one ol the most remarkable install
ees of perfect moral and physical development \
on record.
Rut the years rollon, in which your extrav
agant fancies die into the earnest maturity oi
a father’s love. You struggle gaily with the
cares thal|life brings to your door. You fee!
the strength ol three beings in your single
arm ; and led your heart warming towards
God anti man, with the added warmth ot two!
oilier loving and trustful beings.
How eagerly you watch the first tottering j
step of that boy ; how you t iot in the joy and |
the pride of that swell in the mother’s eyes )
as they follow his feeble strug .'ling motions! I
Can God bless bis creatures more than lu
has blessed that dear Madge and you? Has
Heaven even richer joys than live in that home i
of yours ?
By and by he speaks; and minds tie togeth 1
er by language, a.-- hearts have long tied bj
looks. He wanders with you. freely and
with slow wandering paces, upon the vergi
ol the great universe of thought. His lit tit
eyes sparkle with some vague fancy that ;
comes upon him first by language. Madgt
teaches him the words of affection and of thank
luiness; and site teaches him lo lisp infant
prayer; and by secret pains (how could sht
be so secret?) instructs him in some littb
phrase of endearment that she knows wil
touch your heart; and then she watches yum
coming; and the little fellow warbles out hi.-
lesson of love itt tones that iorbid you any an
*wtT. save only those brimihg eyes—-turndd
first on her and then on hint; and poorly con
cealed by the quick embrace and the
you shower itt transport.
Still slip on the years like brimming bowl.*
of nectar! Ayoiher Madge is sister to Frank :
and a little Nelly is youngest sister to thi?
other Madge.
Three ol them !—a charmed and mys
tic number; which if broken itt these young
days—as, alas, ir. may be—will only yield a
cherub angel to float over them—*to wean you
VoI.XXIX. No. 50.
and wean tliem I’roui this world, where all joys
perish, to that seraph world, where joys last
lorever !— Knickerbocket.
Au Essay on Farmers’ Homes.
BY HO.V. GEORGE F. FAIRBANKS. OF FLORIDA.
In the general advancement of agricultural
pursuits and improvements in ihe culture of
the soil, while we find everything to commend,
we find cause to regret that our farmers’
homes have received little or no attention. —
While speaking daily of home influence and
home associations, iiow few realize what a
home should be. or in what manner such influ
ences or associations may be induced and pre
served.
The migratory and homeless character of
our people has been deemed by foreigners a
national characteristic, and by no means a
favorable one. The influence of a pleasant
home, upon the development ofyouthful minds
is not sufficiently heeded ; and for the want of
such influence, attaching the heart of nascent
youth to the home and pursuits ot childhood,
we find our farmers’ sons and daughters im
patient of its confines, and eager to plunge
jiiio other ways of life, and seeking to leave
the pure and noble employment of agricultu
rists tor tlie more dependant and caresome
life of the town--exchanging the free enjoy
ments of the life giving air of Heaven for the
reeking and stifled atmosphere of the pent-up
cities. A continuous improvement in agri
culture cannot be expected amidst such con
stant changes;the valuable experience trans
mitted from father to son is lost, and each
generation must learn anew. Nor can agri
culture assume the station it deserves as an
employment of the highest respectability, so
long as limners’ sons and daughters are every
where striving to enter otfier employments,
and decked in tine attire and assuming more
luxurious habits, look down upon the rural
pursuits of their parents.
Again, as respect* the moral education of
our youth, the influences of a pleasant home,
when without and within, the heart finds sat
isfaction in the development of its aspiration
tor the beautiful, when the social glow of the
evening fireside, and the climbing vine and
weet-scented flowers. —the green meadow
and waving field, the rustling corn and rip
pling streams, make home the point of the
greatest attraction, where the lessons of truth
and morality first imbibed, will remain im
planted and fixed with every association of
home, its affections, its pleasures and its in
terests.
The sense of beauty exists in every heart;
but for the want of the knowledge to produce
forms of beauty, our agriculturists have been
content to live in homes with which, so far
as art is concerned, there can be no associa
tion ol ct miort. beaut} and pleasantness.
Without fitness of proportion, or conven
ience ol arrangement, thrust out upon the dus
ty highway, devoid ol shede and barren of the
beautiful ioliage which nature so freely fur
nishes. a bold, bald, disproportioned rectangle
or square, too large for a cottage, to small lor
a mansion, painted yellow, red. or glaring
white; we cannot feet that such residences
are adapted to the climate, the occupation, or
the convenieuee of the proprietor. But we
would rather say a larmier’s house should be.
withdrawn from the dusty thoroughfare, with
which he has little connection, located with
reference to his farm, embosomed in a shady
grove, whose foliage should be a protection
against the heats of summer and the blasts of
winter, surrounded with an ample plat of
greensward, with clumps of native forest trees,
with its garden filled with fruits and trellises
covered by ihe vine; its pials devoted to sim
ple flowers. roses and other hardy shrubbery,
which seem to have a natural proximity to the
presence ol’ the gentler sex. That the house
should be. not tin imitation of some showy
village mansion, with porticoes and lonic col
umns, or ol some cm ked-hat cottage, ail gables
and no house; but should be moderate an pro
portion, colored with some nature-resembling
tint, suited to the location in which it is placed;
that its construction should evince taste and
modest elegance accompanied with r.o ex
pense lor mere ornament;planned within, not
for useless show, with folding-doors and dou
ble-parlors. but every pari to the convenience
and comfort of its occupants; its verandas
covered with flowers and fruit-bearing vines,
its roof projecting lor protection, and its chim
neys modelled with gt aceful lorms, neatly en
closed by itself with alight paling, and a car
riage way sweeping across a lawn from the
distant highway. Its out-buildings evincing
the same orderly arrangement and convenient
adaptation to their various uses.
Not one of us passing by such a home but
would be delighted with its cheerful, pleasant
aspect —not one but would wish that bis was
such a home; and yet there is scarcely one who
could not thus make his home worthy ol his
occupation. A house constructed with ele
gance and good taste, costs no more than one
badly proportioned and badly located.
How ofien do vve see a large stone house,
costly in its construction, without anything
better than a rail fence enclosure, without
doorsteps, with upper rooms unfurnished, and
looking cheerless and desolate, w'hen one-half
of the money would have built a snug, conve
nient and lustful cottage, peeping out of its
leafy screen, and denoting the good taste of
its occupants.
A farmer’s home, such as it should be. pla
ced upon tlie thousands of beautiful farms in
this country, would elevate the character and
ennoble the occupation of agriculturists in the
public mind —would lead to a proper appre
ciation of its dignity and importance, throw
around the young pleasant and cheerful asso
ations. stop the depopulation of farming icwra
and raise up aa incrcas.ng class of farmers,
disiiriguished alike by intelligence, science,
good farming and good taste.
We believe no more useful or acceptable
service could be rendered to the country than
u work devoted exclusively to farm-houses,
which should give the plans, the details and
arrangements, by adaptations and modifica
tions of which, any farmer could plan and
build a true farmers’ home ; such a work, al
though as yet unfurnished, it is to hoped will
be betcre long Ibrtiicoming from some mind
capable of appreciating the wants, the desires
ot the cull mists of the soil, and it is to draw
attention to this hitherto much neglected sub
ject. that these few hints have been thrown
together.— Soil oj the South.
flTj* A letter from the Mexican Boundary
Commission published in the Providence Jour
nal gives an account of ttie abandoned mis
sion oi C'ocospera. once the richest in Sonora,
with*! s old church, a fine ruin, full of niches
for siatues. arid two towers, now tenanted by
bats and owls. The orchard still flemishes,
and here on the s:h of October, were apples
pomegranates peaches, and quinces; the lat
ter both sour and sweet, in the greatest pro
fusion. The sweet quince is a most delicious
fruit, eatable in its raw state, and has all the
rich flavor of the sour variety. Further on, in
a gorge among rocks, was seen the greatest
cactus, the cereus giganteiis , which is thus
described:
‘‘This monster of the cactus family assumes
various forms, sometimes rising in a single
fluted column to the height of thirty or forty
feet; others, at “eight or ten feet from the
ground, divide into two or more branches,
which turn upward like the prongs of ar. in
verted fork; others again throw off lour or
more arms, disposed with great symmetry, ap
pearing like giant candelabra. These cover
ed the rocks on both sides for miles and
among them grew numerous humbler species
of the same family, some loaded with rich reu
fruit, others trailing their snaky branches o\er
the rocky, altogether forming o. striking anu
j ecu liar vegetation, unlike anything we had
beiore seen.’*