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BY S. ROSE & CO. TEEMS: >' r .<>:■;! I JOURNAL. AND Hi aEXGKS in pllblbbcti •V ‘.tuts.iAy moating in the city of Macon, at the BATES: r ill In a loi’.o, 3 <X> wiT*iTr!i’ißJtTS inserted at the usual rates —those , j, : .ire 1 when handed in, trill be inserted till forbid, ■ r a Ifxjral discount will be allowed to persons who ‘Vjrtiso bv the year, and who pay on demand. (iaiTt iSt Nonets of iic-i- t* u lime, will be charged it the usual rate*. Vnn ■>• n ’Ksiexts of candidates for office, to be paid „ r ,i? the astral rates, when inserted. Liberal amazements made with County officers, ,yn Xactioneers, and others, who mav wish to aited contracts. ■iuetsor Land and Xegroes, by Executors, Admiu . -t'ors and Guardians, are required by law to be ad • 1 in u public gazette, forty da vs previous to the **le. •>„.•<,* ,ai,‘s ini:>t be held i*n the first Tuesday in the . between the hours *f ten in the forenoon anti t n ... in the afternoon, at the Courthouse in the county .a which the property is situated. >e Pessosal Peopskty must be advertised in \>ti> 3to DißToas axd CitCDiToss of an Estate ii i-t be published forty days. \ >tice that Application will be made to the Ordinary (>r ; . *to sell Land and must Ik.* published frtv’Swlv tor two months. Citations or Letters of Administration, thirty days •>r Dismission from Administrations, monthly six months; for Dismission from Guardianship, weekly forty days. Role, for Foheci.osino of Mortgage, monthly f. ;r months; for establishing lost papers, for the full “f three months; for compelling titles from ex ecutors or administrators where a bond has been given bv the deceased, .he full space of three months. ‘* f“ Letters on business to 1k- i-ost-paio. O ! give me a Heart that is True. BY JOHN ANTROBIS. O! give me a heart tliot i true, That will cling through the changes of year*: And solace when sorrows pursue, And comfort in sadness and tears, The spring-time of life is soon over. And fi ieodships are fleeting and few ; An.ids- in | cs ihni li-igl.t nor lower, 0! g. >e me a heart that is true. 0! the dawn of the morrow may be, A joy amid g rdens of bloom ; Hut evening, and darkness, aud we, May meet and embrace at the tomb. A shadow may fall on the bower, A blight where our proudest hopes grew ; Ah ! then in that desolate hour, 0! give me a heart that is true. The pageant of wealth is a weed, That never hath root in the heart; Aud beauty alone ha'h indeed. Nor fragrance, nor joy to impart. But love amid sun*hiue and tears, Will bloom with perennial hue; 0! give toe the faithful in years, 0! give me a heart that is true. GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE. Executive Department, Mil ledge ville, Sth Nov., 1853. of the ik'tote and House <-f Re or tee utati rex „• In discharge of my constitutional duty, I proceed to lay before vou sucb matters as should receive your at tention during the present session of the General As sembly. On the twentieth day of October, 1831, the public lebt amounted to 81,667,47:1 25. By the act of Decem ber !th, 18 >l, ratifying the contract of my predecessors and the Chief Engineer of the Western and Atlantic Railroad, for the purchase of iron for the State Road, it was increased £2 - -,0 By act of January 12th, 1552, providing for the repairs and equipment of said Road, it was still further increased to the sum of s3g3,t*oo— and by the act authorising a subscription to the Mil le.igeville and Gordon Railroad, there was added the sum of £;M,o.>o, making the total amount of the State debt £2,431,472 22. To this amount should be added the bonded debt of the Central Bank, which is now mi; having been diminished by the pay ment of .-•'..r>oo, since the Ist of November, I*sl. The total lia bility of the State is thus seen to be £2,v>l,‘.t2 22, from which must be deducted the sum of £lB6, .50 1, which has been jmid .lure g he pa’ two rears, under the prov*- s.oiis of the act of F.-biinrv ; lilt, t 5 . providing t * an annual Smkng Fund .o. the ,ay meat ot the public debt The present debt of the S.a T e, therefore, is £2,- 635*472 22. The bonds authorised by the act of the 4th December, I>sl, were made payable at the State Treasury, and the interest payable semi annually at the bank of the .State of Georgia, in Savannah. These bonds were negotiated for a premium averaging about two per cent. 1 was satisfied that our bonds should command a higher pre miutn, and finding upon an investigation of the subject, that a more advantageous negotiations could be effected by making them payable in New York: I caused the bonds issued under act of January 12th, 1352, to be made payable at the Bank of the Republic, in the city oi New \Ol k. They were negotiated at a premium of 5 per cent. It is the first instance in which our State se curities had been disposed of at any premium, and it should be gratifying to our State pride to know, that the bonds of our State now stand among the first securi ties of their The bonds of noState in the Union command more of the confidence of capitalists who seek a safe investment of t!i- ir funds. This confidence is not misplaced, for no Sore in the Union has more ample means to meet its liabilities, and no jieople are more te nacious of the credit and honor of their State, than out own. As the interest of a portion of our bonds has to be paid in New York, it becomes necessary for the Trea turcr to keep on deposit there, a sufficient sum of mon tv to meet the interest as it falls due. This has been clone tinder my direction. If any doubts exist hs to the power or propriety of this course —it would be advisa ble that all such doubts should be quieted by jKissing a uw authorizing such deposits to be made. The neces sity of it is so obvious, that I deem it unnecessary to present any argument in support of the recoinmeudu- I refer you to the accompanying report of the Trea surer, in w hich will be found a tabular statement of the public debt, showing at what time each portion of it will fail due. From this statement you will find that a very large portiou of our debt will become due about foe same time. This matter should receive the atten tion of yourselves, as well as your successors, in order thu by a course of wise and judicious legislation, the payment of our bonds may be anticipated, otherwise t'c should be called upon to make very large payments, within a very short period, which would lead either to burdensome taxation, or an exfeusiou of the time for the cveitual liquidation of our liabilities. Both results can *nd ought to be avoided. In the present prosperous coalition of our State affairs, there will be no difficulty iu creating u Sinking Fund, which will entirely dis charge the public deb;, before it shall have fallen due. If rv so-and be nldi.ionil legislation on this subject, f >;*ig .0 .hi Exemive lull; otter and ditc-i- ittn to ap 1 iopnate the surplus means ot .he i reasury to the pur chase of our bonds under such limitations as your judg ment mav deem advisable. Ttie present law leaves the question in some doubt, whether or cot the Legislature intended anv premium should be paid by the State in the purchase of bonds not ye! due. Sucb however is the preseut high character oi our State securities with all classes of capitalists, that it is impossible to obtain them at par. As long as individuals are willing to pay a premium for these bonds, so long will the State also bo compelled to pay a premium for such as she may wish to redeem in advance. 1 have thought it advisa ble to make the purchase at a small premium, to the amount required by law to be annually redeemed. — There is no other safe investment of a Sinking baud, and as a matter of economy it is better to pay the pre rntum than to allow the money to remain undisposed ot in the Treasury, tempting the Legislature either to un necessary and wasteful expenditures or to an unwise reduction of taxes. I call your attention narticularly to ’his subject, that such laws may be passed as w.ll carry c it the public will in reference to it. THE CENTRAL BANK. By the act of December 10, 1871, I was authorised to transfer the a-sets of the Central Bank to the Treasury, “hen in uiy discretion the interests of the State should require it. Believing that there was no longer any ne -1 “Cy for continuing that institution in existatice, for sny other purpose than to wind up and close its bus;- ‘v 1 ajqtoiuted the commission authorised by the 1 tgoiug act, to investigate the condition of the Bank, j l ' l l ttansfer its remaining assets to the Treasury. I l - ‘ewnti transmit their report from which it will be ’ what was the Condition of the Bank at that time. The a e:> u-. u ttvi:ig report of the Treasurer will exhibit ” present condition, us well as its or- -.a!ions since it b'-en transferred into his binds. Then: are yet out *'-• lug many deb:*, seine of which will be collected, a'tt from the larger [*rtion nothing will ever be realiz -1 by the State, and it becomes a matter for your cou '-'*-Ta*inn, what dis| ositiou shall be made of its remain ■*'< and unavailable a.—e s, and also what provision j-u.l fit made for meeting and discharging its liabilities. ."it! a careful examination of the u.'iuira of the Banx, i sl, that after exhausiing all its resources, will he left the amount of t£o'.i,soi, which nuLst I ‘ t*otu the Treasury, It is for ibis reason that 1 “■ j'iaced the b mils of the Sl.tuli iu -he computation ‘•e j, o , wnicti i have airaady sub-odtc*! to 1 teco.ll.nend that h - .wu.av w ii>- b<) - [ 0 li i‘ fhese U* els, i: nl issue regular State 1 -a tv.* ** ‘ l ir provided satisfactory arrangements ,j: a* tde with the present holders of them. Iu ad , ,j” ! *° this amount it will be necessary for you to pro _l .a ! ur it, p o f the sum of £2‘i,- cf u „ , ll '’ amount has been borrowed by the Treasut foe IV, . f d* rec mo, to meet the accruing in;ere-1 on fo'.rt b ‘.r . ‘ bonds, the funds of the Bank falling .’ tt‘. amount. This step was necessary to save the ‘ t edit of ilic State, as ‘bese bonds arc reganled ,I.’ public estimation a- a par of the j üb!ic debt “and il wei had 1 • ;. 1 have pai-i hi- iiiieiest prmuptlv. The eSt“t-t 1 wyttld have been to have depreciated the general credit 1 of the S:a‘e. It is n.-cl ss to encumber the Trearury longer with the tem.ci.g a— ts el the Central Bunk, which vviil co;:-j tn.u ‘ worthless and iinavuiiar>!e as long as tbev r.-m iin the j t'-qvet .y ot the State. I know of :io better di>j osi- j :--n that cei.l i be made of them tlta i by selling them I l.r whatever they would bristg. To keep them and af :eap* their collection, would involve the State in con tinued exjK.-n.se and litigation, without any remunerat ing benefit. THE TUEASfUY. Tlie accoiujKitiving report of the Treasurer vv-ill give you a clear and satisfactory account of tlie operations ot that Department during the past two years. You will ibserve tliat this report is complicated with a useless statement of unavailable assets in the Treasurv. These stereotyped items have Been repeated from lime to time, without the slightest benefit to tlie State, throwing no light upon the condiiion 01 the Trersury, ami leading to no possible beneficial result As long, however, as 1:0 action is Bad by vttir both on the subject, it will lie neee.*ssrv lor the Treasurer to encumber his report tvi !i j them. 1 iWiDihieul therefore that you take such stej's Ins will relieve the department from the necessity of fur ther reference to these worthless bv directing I them to be dcslroved under the direction of the Execu tive or a committee of your body. The report of the Treasurer >ho%rs the available balance iu the Treasury j on the October, to be ?74,8-j7 3.% Cuctjr rintf, as I d<, in the estiniatea c<#titained iu his report of j the probable expenditures ot the next two years, 1 I deem it unnecessary to add anything on that sobjcc'-. There has been collected from the General Govern i meat during the past two years, the sum of £l44,S','<> I These claims have been long standing, and the Sac i ! now indebted for the collection of so large a portion <> them, to the energy and ability with which they buv. b -. n urged by the agent appointed by my predeces-oi and . on'.nued by myself, Joseph S urges, Esq. TTu-r. is yet unsettled claims due to us from the General Gov eminent, bn: 1 am unable to say. :tt what time you ilia expect their payment. It would be unwise to catcula upon the reception of any pairtiou of it, in your lcgi-h, pon the Finances of the State. For additional it formation you are referred to the accompanying repoi of Mr. St urges. i herewith t -ansmit to the General Assembly, the re port of the Financial Committee, tor the year fss3, am call your attention toils statements and reconimcn.ia tionsas worthy of consideration. The report of tin Comptroller General is also herewith transmitted. TH TAX LAW. It was provided by the tax act ot January 9tli, i> 2, and the supplementary act of January 21.>52, that tin sum ot three hundred and seventv-five thousand doi lirs should be rai-ed under those acts, for the support ot the government for each of ttic political years of ■•‘•l and Is.VJ. Iu the first act the rate of taxation was liui • ited to one twelfth of one per cent. The supplementary j act was passed under a well founded apprehension that the required amount would not be realized at that rate. I This last act required the Governor with the assistance ; of the Comptroller General to consolidate the returns of | the various tax receivers, and au’horised them to lix j the rate of taxation at such jor cent as would raise the sum of three hundred and seventy-five thousand dol lars. Upon the examination of the tax digest as requit ed by this law, it was ascertained that it would require i a tax of one tenth of one percent, to raise the amount i which the Legislature had fixed upon; an 1 accordingly j the necessary orders were issued to that effect This | was true of the returns for each of those years, i i.d I ’here vv..K consequently no change in the rate of tuv - j t >n or th present year. The passage of those acts iu ; troducevl anew sys.eiu of taxation u. our .Bia e. The ad valorem principle was for tlie first time incorporated | into our laws, though its justice and propriety had long I been seen and felt by our peop'c. For many years tin j friends of a fair and equitable system of taxation had j sought to modify the old law which was admitted to be j unjust iu its operation and indefensible in principle Every caudid and fair minded man recognized theeoi -1 net ness of the principle that every citizen should he re -1 quired to pay for the support of his government, or* ! cording to the extent and value of his property. Upon I that principle the ad valorem tax should be based, and | when faithfully eartied out, must command the approv j al and supportjof every man who is willing to bear his j due portiou of the burthen of Government. That the 1 present tax law fully comes up to this standard, I am ! not prepare! to say. The object of its framers was, I however, to approximate it, and if they have failed to j reach it, the duly is imposed upon their successors of i applying the lights of experience and practical opera : turns to its modification an 1 improvement. It is no; j strange that an tr.tried experiment, should be found to 1 be defective in some of its details ; it is rather a matter I of surprise that more obvious and glaring mistakes ! should not have occurred in the first effort, to adopt a new. radically differing from the old system, i I aware of the fict that here exists, in die public 0!)t ‘ I in some portion of the State, very strong prejudS* survey. I g oust this law, but 1 am u . il satisfied that these 0 cash, i judices are tint so deeplv runted, as to defy the uppriiH^^order of jof reason and good sense. In most instances it wi 1 > or the ! found that slits opposition is limited to some provisiD j ofthe law, which may with propriety be modified n, r. ■ I improved and for that reason your attention should® directed te such modifications as will make it conft be sold, J more exactly to the ad valorem principle. Let the Aieetnber i tails of the law, then, be scrutinized, its defects by u Beceased, and judicious amendments. \\ ith many jiersons twy (other merits of the present law has been subjected to the tßeceased, of eonipating the amount of taxes paid by them undl, house the two differeut systems. They find that their tax lift. Time j been increased and without further inquiry they atu|county. , bate that increase entirely to the change of ihe law. lof sale. I ! simple statement will exhibit the incorrectness of llft.R, conclusion The amount of taxes collected for the pm : litica! year 1 SSI, tinder the old system, was £221,077 o \ I whilst the amount collected for the year ?552, was ! *277,165 tp'-100. It must be borue in mind that the j Legislature saw the necessity of raising an increased I sum, and therefore provided in the net of 1852, that I there should be raised the sum of £075,‘>00. It, then - there had been no change iti the system —it would i have been necessary to have increased the taxes about j twenty-five per cent To compare then the operation of the two systems fairly, in individual cases, such pel son.-should’first add twenty-five per cent to their tax las paid in 1-51, and compare the amount tints ascer j taint .1 with the amount which they actually paid under the present law. When this is done.it will be fi.tmd that their increased tax, is owing, not to a change of the I law, but to the increased necessities of the State. Another objection has been urged to the present law, | which is founded in good reason and is worthy of your i consideration. It results from the difficulty of ascet j taing the true value of the lax payers propel ty. Such ! is the pecuiiar organization of the minds of men, that jw ith the most honest intentions, they differ widely in their estimat of the value of properly; whilst others. ! unwilling to contribute their due por.ion Jo the -uppoit os government, place so low an estimate upon the value of their properl', as to cause just ground of complain! ; with their more conscientious and generous neighbors. 1 As evejry matt is at liberty under the present law, to ! value his own property he can pit! what estimate In ; pleases tipou it. The law apjieals to his conscience alone on tltis subject, and th-re i- no mode provided for ! reaching those, who ure in.iifiercnt to the obligations of I trn.h and honesty. It is gratifying to know that th<- I number of this class Is small. An examination of out \ tax digests will show the fact, that with the great body of our people there lias been exhibited a disposition to i make a fair atid just ret uni of their property. The j cases of the few. however, should be reached, ru;J I j would rccommeiai ihat soine provision be maoe b j fiw for assessing the propel tv ot” those who *wk ti ! avoid the payment ot their jus! dues to ‘he Mate, by j falsely estimating their property below its true value, j Tins and similar defects in the details of the law, should ‘be remedied by prompt legislation. Time and vxper:- , ence will thereby, ultimately perfect the system, and render it acceptable to all classes and interests. The I ad valorem principle being recogni-od by all, as being ; right and just, it only requ’res prudence, firmness and | wisdom iu enforcing its application, to secure for a law j bas*-d ujhiii it, the cordial approval ofthe people. For the purpose of instituting a compaiis< n os the ; taxes paid by our own people, with that paid by the people of the‘other States, 1 addressed a circular to the I Executives of the several Shu. aslu’V for a statement lof their tax laws. To this communication, i rec<-iy e-l ! many replies, but not enough to carry out the original ! object I had in view. Tl.*-* information, however, ob ; tuined, wa- sufficient to satisfy my own mind that nc | pav as little as tlie people < f any other Suite, whilst a.- I compared with some of the Slates, our ttx is almost j u.i;: final. As low as otn | resent taxes are, *ve mav lock If a ward to the time when they may be greatly red iced lAs soon a.- Mr public <i-ht sfiall have foil extinguish ed, uc can with juopr’ety reqtice our taxes oiie-half, an.! j that t(K(, without look og to any other source of reventu for the ordinary expenses of the government. lifi- is certainly a gratifying state of things, and will go far <• conciliate the feeling <d oejMtsition that has been engen dered in the- public mind again-t the present system.— Firmness in the mai.itainance nf the ad valoretu pri.ie:- pic—wisilotn in the adoption of amendments sogges'ed I bv experience, and economy in the adn.inisiration ofthe government, will scon di-pel all prejudice and opposi tion viith a wise and jntiiotic people. WESTERN l ATLANTIC RAILROAD. ! Bv tlier.ct < f January 13th, 1"‘-. 1 was leqnhel to’ 1 appoint a SHpefin’en letit of the Wesfera St Atlanti* I iLt'.i.sid, who -iiouM have the general niati. o. nient and control of that work. 1 appointed Win. M. Wad iev, L-q., who entered n sin the duties of his office on the’first day of February, ‘ D52. The means of the Rond hud tfillen for short of its necessities, and tlieresnlt was that the Road was in u wretched condition. My Jiredr cessor n*nl liie ftirtner Chief f.tigitteer of the Road, tea’ izing this fact lint verv properly pure based a largcquan- Itiy of iron for its repair. The contract made by them was approval bv ‘.lie last l.egi-latut c, by the act of Dec. 4th, 1851. When Mr. Wadler enfered upon his oflic ■ lie encountered all th * difficulties w hich ibis (foie > J uiings had brought al-xtt. The last Legislature, in tending to provide amply lot the tli rough repair aim equipment of tlie by tlie act ot January loth, I- 52, appropriated the sum of £s2'\ ! fit> for that purpose Tiiis sum would have foeri sulheieut, if it couhl have been applied to the objects contemplated by the Legis lature, but unfortunately it required much the larger ]iortion of it to payoff the former debts of the Road, which had been accumulating from its first organization. We were, therefore, compelled to look to its revenues _ to do iii r, v, licit it was the intention of the Legisla tme eh at and nav. bicti done, with this appropriation; and this fact will account tor tlie disappointment of those who bad cal (dated upon an accruing revenue t > the State Treasury from the proceeds of the Road. I refer you to the accompanying reports of Mr. Wafley, and his successor Mr. Youge for a more full and satis fictorv s atement of the (acts to which i IniY; tints briefly alluded. It is hardly necessary for me to spe,;k of the manner in which these difficulties were met and overcome by the Superintendent The energy and ability displayed by him are so familiar to the public, that it woutd be a work of supererogation to remark upon it. lie did all that could be done, and I venture to add, mote than any other titan wou’d have effected under the same circumstances. I need not add, that his entire management of the affairs of the Road, met my cordial approval. On the first day of February, 1853, Mr. Wad ley re signed his office of .Superintendent— and I appointed George Youge, Esq., to* fill his vacancy It is due to Mr. Wad icy to s ate that lie did not leave his post until h ■ had satisfied me, tliat the in! rests of the Ro id would not suTer fio n his i hdrawal. In his successor 1 have found an able, experienced and faithful officer, w tost • successfully management of the Hoad, as exhibitc - b. h : s re; ort, is the best encomium that can be pa se u.•<)ii Ris servie i*. it iilfonls me much pleasure to call your attention to the present condition of this gre.t .State work. The Reports of tlie .Superintendent will show you in detail its operations during the past two years. The failure lo re|'oi t any profits jjaid over to tbe State Treasury tins alit-a.iy been accounted for. The foe , however, ih-at profits have been realized, and appropriated to the wauls of the Hoad, should satisfy your minds -that with wise and judicious management, it must fir the future be a source of revenue to the State. No addition al call is made upon the Treasury for aid. its own re venti; wiil soon complete its necessary repairs, and equipments, and discharge ifo remaining liabilities. 1 call your attention to the recommendations, con tained in the Superintendent’s report. Founded a- lliev are upon bis experience in the management of the Road they should receive your careful consideration. The ae: ofthe last Legislature which authorized the Road to be sued in any county through which it passes—-ought to be modified. 1 can see no good reason, why this dis crimination should be made against the Hta e Road.— All similar companies have to he sued iu the county in which their principal office is located. This is right and proper. It is the place where their books are kept and their business transacted, and, therefore, the proper poin* t,, r the litigation of claims against them. It is p ohlematical whether the State should submit to being -ned at .ill but co- vi iy -Ire ought cot to embarrass Irt-t officers with ht.riheus no imposed upon ■ t ter com pare-. The Road passes through counties belonging to three judicial districts, and it might happen that the Superintendent would be sued and required to attend Court in ditto rent counties at tlie same time. Tins con sideration alone shows the propriety of a change iu tl e law. In this connection I call your attention to the fuc\ that suits have been commenced against the road in the State of Tennessee. I have directed pleas to thejii; ;-- dictioii of the Court to be filed iti all such cases and tlie question if decided against us, to be carried to the high est Court in the country. We have a ngiit to com plain of this proceeding on the part of our neighbors, ns it was principally to gratify them, that the Courts were thrown ojien to claimants against the Slate Road. If their Courts should maintain their jurisdiction in the State of Tennessee, and the Road subjected to tlie trouble and annoyance of this litigation, it will devolve upon the Legislature to determine, what course they will adopt in reference to the Western terminus of the Road, that will most effectually put a stop to such pro • edings. The important question for your consideration in con u ction with this great work is, whutsiiall be the future policy of the State in reference to it? Realizing tlie deep interest felt by our people in the decSiou of this tpiesti in, 1 submit to you mv views fully on the sub ject. ‘ ‘ By some a sale of the road is proposed. I trust how ever ihat the advocates of this policy are not numerous, and i feel certain that their number will be lessened, in proportion as you satisfy the public mind that the road can be successfully carried on, under State tnanag - ment To sell the road would be to disappoint mat general expectation which has so long looked to the completion of this enterprize for a source of reliable revenue to the State. The funds raised by flic* sale could not be appropriated to the extinguishment of the public debt, as that is not due There is no profitable investment of it that could be made, and the result would be—that by tlie time the public debt had to met, this fund would have been exhausted iu was'eful and unnecessary expenditures Increased taxation would then be the only means in tneetiug the liabilities of the Slate. 1 feel confident tint no argument is required agaius! a policy which will inevitably lead to such a re sult The proposition to sell two-tlurds of the road is equally, if not more object ion able. The same conse- • •JOginbiftfl'! , efforts’ to'? ,! ? ifotrol Law, so amended, ns to make then'?" I ,’ , iectual iu regulating .and controling the i", unong the slave population of our county. request them to use their influence to* h er passed, to pay tlie Grand Jurors of this eo*, rv j dollar p -r day, and that the Inferior Court J tax for that jpu po-e. ‘■’j | It is with sincere regret, that our Body hr 1 fthe whole of the present term of the Court ct{* in the trial of criminal eases. That while ! ’ docket is becoming crowded witli business, w? ‘ mauds the attention of the Court, none can h le on account of tin* superior interest of society t' 1 ing that crime should be puuished, and tlie v iot the law brought to justice. But we hopefF ; few cases of crime brought before our B xi/ 1 * the present week, that it will not be long, heI'’ 1 '’ whole time of the Court can be consumed in | ,c lilCe’SliUttCl'W luai'-ySiClu nuicu ... .OC freest from these objections. The two plans which have been most generally considered, are, first, the present one which leaves the road under the control of the Exe cutive and a Superintendent appointed by him. Tite other proposes to constitute a board of Commissioners and invest them with power now lodged in the hands ofthe Governor. My own mind at oue ame favored the latter proposition. Experience and observation, how ever, have fully satisfied me that it will uot do. The idea of a board of commissioners was desived from the board of directors, appointed by private corporations, for -iuiilar duties ; aud the argument drawn by analogy from this source would be good, if these directors du churged tlie duties which the public suppose them to perform; such however, is not the liiet. The best bo.it and of directors for a rail road company are those, who have sagacity and judgment enough, to submit the entile management of ilieir toads to the President and Super intendent. In adopting a general system for the man agement of a road, thvir counsels may sometimes be hceued with some advantage; but lien the detailed ojieiutions of the road are to be considered and disposed ot, the least said or done by them, the better it is for t lie interests of their company, il a board of directors should attempt to revise the dealings of a President and Superintendent with their subordinates reinstating such as in their ju igment had been improperly removed, or forcing the appointment of others who they might xuj - j ose p •culiany qualified for some position, it wou and re sult iu the total disorganization of the toad, and the el fur; would soon befell by tlie stockholders in reduced p ofits, neglected machinery, and dilapidated road* — Upon this point lean safely appeal to the experience and observation of every man who has been connected with a successful and well managed railroad. If this be true of private companies, the difficulty will be great ly enhanced, when the same principle is applied lo a public work, when uperedded toother causes of trouble and embarr.issuient, .here s thrown in Ihe political an • p. i.v on-idica ion* winch would inevitably be Conner* red uitli oiteit a system The subordinate officers on a rail road, who feet that they owe their places to any oth er cau-e, than a faithful discharge of duty, would soon derange the best managed toad ill the country. Un der a proposed system of a board of Commissioners these difficulties could scarcely he avoided, and 1 there fore deem it unnecessary to enlarge upon tins branch of the subject. According to this plan there would also he wanting that unifbriniey in the management of the road, which ts essential to its success. With the change of commissioners, the system would change and all the consequences attendant upon such changes, would he constantly experienced. Tlie present s\stem is in my judgment deetdediy preferable; ouegre it object at least i- effected, a responsible head is placed in charge ofthe read—to whom the country can look for its proper and .aittifui management. Ttie Executive elected by the peOj le is responsible to them. The Suporiiiteiide..t should be appointed by, and be responsible to the Exe cutive; the sub irdinatc ofii ets .-hotild be appointed by. aud responsible to the Superintendent, and thus the iu uiage cent of tire road is placed upon a -y-'em of re spou-ibility, which ensures its successful opt ration.— iu she ap> ointment of the riuperiiiteiidenf, the Exccu live feels the responsibility winch shuuid lest upon hint, and wiil exercise a sound judgment in the selection.— Toe Superintendent knowing that lie is rcspon-.hle li;r i lit* gona ctutducl of Ins subordinates, will exercise like prudence and discretion, in their selection, and tlie sub ordiuutcs feeling their dependence upon, and responsi blity lo the riu, eiintemleiit, w iil realize the fact, tliat the tenure by which they hold their office, is the Ihiti - lul and efficient discharge of duty. Iti this \ iew ofthe subject, you will pecrive that there must boa cordial and mutual confidence between the Executive and die Superintendent, atid lor that reason the Superintendent oj-pointed by Ft * Executive. 1 hereforc recommend tout the act of t.'ie last Legislature taking the appoint ment of this otlicer from the Governor, and giving it to the Legislature be repealed, and that the appoimment he again placed at the disposal of the Executive. If t lie road is to be continued under State management, ilits in my opinion is the most practicable system that can be adopted. [6b . t.h ue 1 oil Scoud Piieje. J Tlie following is said to be uu accurate state me. t of the receipts and expenditures of the United S.. tea mr t..e fiscal year emluig the ..o:li September, exti -ive u. Treasury notes funded and trust funds: Receipts from customs ? 111,71 s ,'Jz2 i sales of laud, £!,452, ,62,05; miscellaneous sources, £130,51*2,47 —to- tal, £24,338,776,52. Expeuditmes—Civil, miscellaneous intercourse, and public debt, £8,155,17U.U4; Interior Department, pen sions aud Indians, £46,213,01 ; War Department, 82,- ya.:,-62,42; Navy Department, 3,14,0122,35 total, £15,081,56. ,70. Tite receipts for tlie same quarter last year were, £16,341,322, of which £15,723.934, were from customs. MACON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1853. Professional ..ua Business Lien. [Professional and Business Cards- will be inserted under this head, at the following rates, viz: For three lines, per annum, £ 5 00 “ Seven lines, do 10 00 “ Ten lines, do 12 00 “ Twelve lines, do 15 00 No advertisement of this class will be admitted, un less paid for i-t advance, nor for a less term than twelve mouths. Advertisements of over twelve lines will be charged pro k \ta. Advertisements not paid for in ad vance, will be charged at the regular rates.] REGULAR MEETINGS OF MASONS, KNIGHT TEMPLARS, ODD FEL LOWS AND SONS OF TEMPERANCE, HELD IN THE CITY OF MACON. MASONS. Macon Lodge, No. 5, first and third Monday nights in each month. Constantiue Chapter, No. 4, second Monday night in each mouth. Washington Council, No. o,4th Monday night in each month. St. Oiner’a Encampment Knights Templar, No. 2, Quarterly Sessions; commencing on the second Mondays of February and May, and third Mon day in August, and Tuesday before the first Mon day in November. ODD FELLOWS. Grand Lodge, first Wednesday iu Jiuo. < irand Encampment, Tuesday! ire vims. Franklin Lodge, No. 2, every Thursday evening United Brothers, No. 5, every Wednesday evening. Macon Union Encampment, No. 2, first and third Tuesday evenings in each month. SONS OF TEMPERANCE. Grand Division, fourth Wednesday in Oct., annually. Tomochichi Division, first and third Monday nights in each mouth. Amaranth Division, every Friday night. OHS. G. dr- JAMES M. McDONALD re spec)fully inform the citizens of Macon, and vicinity, that th y will continue t igetherin the practice of DENTISTRY in all its branches. Office as usual, at the residence of Dr. McDotiald, on Third street. Oct. 19. gy-tf DR. RICHARD 11. NISBET, HAS KEMOY ED to Ralston’s New Block, on Cherry street, where he tnav be found at all hours during the dav and night, except when profes sionally engaged. Particular attention pffid to call.’ from the country. Oct. 13 2--t I Td. and Citx, copy ff SPEER & HAMMOND, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Macon, Ga., Will practice in the adjoining counties of the .Macon and Flint Circuit. uov 2—lv HOME INSURANCE COMPANY. OFFICE, NO. 10 WALL STREET, NEW-YORK. CASH CAPITAL, $500,000. SIMEON L. LOOMIS, I’rksidknt. Chas. J. Martin, Sec’ry. CIIAS. CAMPBELL, Agent, Macon Ga. nov 2 31—ts R. CURD. /COMMISSION MERCHANT, MACON, GA.—Will * attend promptly to the purchase or sale of all kinds of Merchandise, Produce, Cotton, anti Real Estate. Par ticular attention paid to the collection of notes, rents, Ac., Ac. sep 2S 25-1 y GEORGE S. RILEY, VTTORNEY AT LAW—PERRY, Ga. j tine 29 13-lv J. W. PATTERSON, VTTORNEY AT LAW—FORSYTH, U.v. feb Ki 43 lv DANIEL W. MILLER. 1 FORMERLY of Lanier, ATTORNEY AT LAW, i!FILER, GA. jan 12 41 t s E. G. CABANISS, 4 TTORNEY AT LAW, Folt SY T 11, G A., will j V practice in Hie Flint and adjoining counties of the Macon Circuit. jau 5 40-ts HALL & CAREY, 4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, MACON, GA.. will prac j V tie i>> tliu countio. of Bibb, Mouroe, Upson, Pike an 1 Spaulding. Office over I)r. W. G. Little’s Drug Store. oct 13 Robt. 11. Hall, I ihn I. Cary. 8 • > HAWKINS & WALLACE, \ TTORNEYS .AT LAW, STARKYILLE, GEO., having formed a partnership, will attend promptly to all business entrusted to them. W. A. HAWKINS, WILLIAM WALLACE. dec 15 37-ly P. & E. D. TRACY, \TTORNEYS AT LAW, MACON, GA., will prac tice in the Superior Courts of the Macon Circuit, aug 18 20-ljr MEDICAL CARD. DR. THEO. I). MATHEWS offers his professional services to his friends and the public generally.— 7 “ Office in Concert Hall Building. Macon. Feb. 16 46-1 y I OF KMT, LONG & CO. -COMMISSI 0 N 1 j MERCHANTS and Shipping Agents, (aug 31 22 y) Savannah, Ga. CHARLES DAY, Cl 0MMISSION MERCHANT, NEW YORK.—C. I Day & Cos., will advance on consignments to the above-address. apr 6 ’53 I—l y MILLER & HALL, VTTOKXEYS AT LAW.—Oglethorpk, Ga.—Will practice in till the counties of the Macon Circuit, in B iker, Lee and Sumter of the Southwestern Circuit, and in Taylor and Marion of the Chattahoochee Circuit.— Also, in the Supreme Court at Macon, Decatur, Ameri cas, and Columbus. SAM CEL UAL!., ‘..STEPHEN V. MILLER. aug 17 20- C. H. IIAIRD, M R II CH A N T TAI LOR. (at HIS OLD STAND ON MULBERRY STREET, Til REE DOORS ABOVE lilt STROHECKEIt’s DRUG STORE ) \ “4 FILL be ready to show something freeh, early the > V coming Fall, from his selections of Goods in New York, to which he will most respectfully invites the attention of his customers, and all who will be in want of suitable Goods for Fall aud Winter wear, aug 17 20-ts MERCHANT TAILORING AND READY-MADE CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT A. F. DICAMP, AATOULD RESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of \ V Macon, and the public generally, that he has ta ken file store, No. tl, Cotton Avenue, adjoining J- S. Graybill A Co.’s, where ho intends keeping constantly on hand a tine assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, of the latest patterns, which he will make up iu the most FASHIONABLE STYLES, and at short notice. Also, a choice stock of READY-MADE ■tLOTHING. Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Travelling Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, and all goods adapted to men’s wear, all of which will be sold very cheep, for cash. mar 16 6i>-ly WYCHE & GATES, WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. MACON, GEO., ■ITTILL continue to give strict attention to business \ V in their line. We return our thanks to our friends for the liberal patronage bestowed upon us the last, and solicit a con tinuance, and increase of business, the coming season. Orders for Goods promptly attended to. Liberal cash advances made on Cotton iu store, or shipped. JAMES M. GATES. THUS WYCIIE. j uly 27 17- J. WATERU YN, DAGUERROT YPIST, Successor to R. L. Wood, COTTON AYENTJE. MACON. lULATTERS himself that six years experience, and a recent visit to thu North, thereby obtaining nil the utest improvements in the art, will justly entitle him to the patronage of the citizens of Macon and itcinitv. Ins! ructions given, arid Apparatus and stock constant lv for sale. ’ july 7 13-lv MACON DAGUERRUAN GALLERY. MjDANTEL & SMITH, HAYING bought out the Gxlleiiy of SNOW & McCLURE, oil Mulberry street, over Mr. Jack son Barnes’ Book Store, and two doors above Dr. Stro hecker’s Drug Store, are prepared to take Miniatures in a style lo please all who may favor them with their patronage. Likenesses taken i 1 all kinds of weather. We have a Mammoth Sky-Light, combined with a Side Light, which enables us to take Miniatures in a very short time. Call and see for yourselves, aug 31 22-ly HENRY L. DURE, House, sign and Ornamental Painter, KESPEOT VV LLY announces to his friends, the citizens of Macon, and its vicinity, that ho has opened a Painting establishment on 4th street, just above the West side of the market, where he will execute Painting in ull its branches; also Gilding, Glazing, Graining, Bronzing, imitation of Marble, Paper Hang ing, Ac. Old furniture carefully re-varnished. Mixed Paints in small or lurge quantities constantly on hand, mar 3D 52-ly H. L. DURE. REMOVAL. rpilE undersigned take pleasure i-i anmiuuc-'. fi\ v .1 ing to their former patrons and the Flar. ters generally, tliat they have removed to ihe j safe and commodious FIRE-PROOF W A REHOUSE, Previously occupied by Messrs. Ou-ley & Sou, which 1 they have leased lor a term of years. ‘Graiefid’ for the patronage bestowed on them, they renew the tender of theii'‘ervices, in the transaction of a legitimate WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS. Taking no interest, direct or indirect, in the purchase of Cotton, they pledge their undivided attention to the interest of their patrons. Orders for Bagging, Rope, and other Merchandise, will be promptly and carefully tilled, and Cash Advan ces made oil produce in store.’ jtilv 7—l4—tf PATTEN &. COLLINS. W. D. ETHERIDGE & CO., 17ACTORS & COMMISSION MERCHANTS,f7vA\ I ’ SAVAXN AH, <J A.-The undersigned having formed a co-partnership for the transaction of tlie above business, respectfully tender their services to their friends and the public generally, and solicit a share of patronage. Orders for goods or any other business entrusted to our charge, will be promptly at tended to, and no pains will be spared to promote the interests of those who favor us with their patronage.— Liberal advances made upon cotton or other produce consigned to us. \V. 1). ETERTDGE, apr 9 2-if S. F. COVE. WAREHOUSE C \yo v _ A 3 1> C()MMI SSI O N li USIN ES S . r¥YHE undersigned, ha- associated with himself, Mr. ft JAMES A. STUBBS, in the above named busi ness, under the name and stylo of BROWN & STUBBS, and also secured the services of Mr. C. il Taliafero, who is well known to be decidedly the Planters’ friend. They pledge their united application to their business, and earnestly solicit the patron: ge of their friends and tlie public generally. Planters ‘‘come and try us and we will tlo thee good.” Liberal advances will be made on Cotton iu store. — Family Supplies, Bagging, Ropey&c., furnished at Ma con prices—add freight. Goods consigned to our care at Montezuma shall he promptly forwarded. Merchants will please take due notice of this and govern their or ders accordingly. JOHN T. BROWN. Montezuma, Aug. 17th 1853. 2u-6m FIRE PROOF WAREHOUSE. r piIE undersigned having associated Mr. OvidF V'refi G. Sparks with him in business, coutinucs to transact the Warehouse and < ommission ‘* Business, under tlie name aud style of HARDEMAN & SPARKS. Their undivided attention will be given to all busi ness committed to their charge. The long experience of the undersigned as a cotton seller, added to his de sire to please as well as faith folly to serve those that may patronise the new firm, give him to hope that the liberal patronage heretofore given to Hardeman A Hamilton, will he continued to Hardeman A Sparks.— They will risk nothing, either in purchasing or by ad vancing on Cotton, sis they have determined to confine themselves to business with Planters, and to them liberal advances will be made on Cotton iti store. — Family supplies, with Bagging and Rope, will be fur nished our friends at the lowest Macon prices. july 14 15 1 v TOPS. HARDEMAN. PLANTS CARRIAGE BBXABUBHKEBT t I'MIK SUBSCRIBER has a 1 assortment of tine Carriages, and is constantly adding to bis large sup- \ffy~ £aF*” p!y. Ar'icles sold by him are FASHION ABLE STYLES, and for elegance, durability, lightness and strength, can be folly warranted and depended on. He also has afull settof the veiy best Carriage Work men, and is manufacturing Carriages; and would call attention to bis make of PREJII l'3l BUGGIES, for which the Silo<r <Jup was awarded to him at the last annual State Fair. Tneir superiority lias been ■ptvjped oral act nowit dyed. foyT* ( ar.tinges are offered on as good terms ns at any other establishment, as I am determined not to be nn dersold. T. H. PLANT, feb 2 44-If CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY. 0~ NE DOOR DELOW TIBS LANIER J ‘fG HOUSE, MACON, GEORGIA. DeLoaoiif. <fe Cos., will keep constantly rn hand an e < tensive assortment of CAR- v,y w RIAGES, ‘U every variety and pattern, built expressly *fiir the Southern market, and warranted of the best materials and workmanship, together with a complete assortment of Harness, Carriage Trimmings, Fly-nets, Trunks, O •.iq>et-lags, S ulises, &c., att of 'hic4i -s-iit b< sold . heat. P. S. -Mr. Smith respectfully invites the friends-of Smith, Oli- er A Cos., to give him a call, as he will be always oil hand to wait on them. sep 15 24—ly IVTAC* >N WHOLESALE AtJD RETAIL S IDDLERY WAREHOUSE. •>- W. T. MIX <fc CO., Cotton Avbni f. Manu- facturers of Saddles, Bridles and llarnoss, ll ive oil hand a g‘sl assort ment of Saddles, Bridles anci Harnesses, of which l he following comprise a part: Spanish Quilted, Ovei laid and Shall on frnldies; Planter’s large and extra large Saddles; Men’s plain do.; English do.; Boy’s and Race do.; Lai lie s’ Saddles of a variety of patterns; Bridles and Martengales; Saddle-bags. Ac. Saddler’: Materials.—Saddle Trees, Skirting and Hog Skins; Pad do.; Straining aud Worsted Web; Thread and racks, assorted sizes. Haunkss* t. —Conch, Barouche, Buggy and Sulky Harnesses, of all kinds, by the single set. dec 1 35—ts NEW CO-PARTNERSHIP. f|MIE und ersigo.ed having sold to M'Ysrfgf L Mr. Au qustain Cooper, and Mr. John M. Cot l ier half interest in our Livery Busin, ss, would respectfully in- . xiy form their fiisnds and the public that they will con tinue the biu tmss at their old Stand, known as the Floyd House S ladies, corner of Wharf and 3rd streets, under the nar io and firm of JOSEPH M. COOPER & CO. Our Stable! end Lots are large and ctai.-mndfous, and no pains will i>e spared to give perfect satisfaetion for the money or good paper. Horses and (ferriages of every description for Hire* and sale. Our accomn odations for Drovers are superior to any in the city. Ccuie and see. J. M. COOPER &. SON. J. M. Cooper, Geo. F. Cooper, A. Coopek, John M. Cooper. fob 9 4 -ts J. M. COOPER & CO. BRAY, CARHAItT SL CO. •rttlßD BT”SET —MACON, (.'A. WHOLES ALE ANi) RETAIL DEALERS IN FOREIGN & XOM.STTC HARD WARE & CUTLERY IT'N (1 L I S il , \merican Refined, and j Swedes Iror., Gentian, Blister,Spring and Cast Steel Chains and Files of eic ry description: Blacksmith and Carpen-fjflEcrvTsiiS ter s Tools; Building .Materials; Mill Irons; Mill Cross cut and <-irenfor Saws ; Springs and Axles; Agricultu ral Implements and Plantation Tools, Cotton, Hemp and Manilla R-oe ; India Rubber aud Hemp Packing; Iron and Copp t Pipe; Guns and Pistol.-.; House keep ing Articles; ’ Fcodc i and Japanned Wore; S‘oi es and Grates of ever ?ai : sty ; Tin Plate: Copper. Sheet-Iron ; Zinc and Wire, ti gather with every description of SHELF GOOCs. ami umnnfacturcrs i t Tin, Sln-e’ Iron and Copper Ware. Being Imjxir'ers of our Foreign Goods,.aud direct buyers of our Ante can goods of the manufacturers, slid keeping on tiam . at all times, a large ami well se lected stock, \v an prepared to offer strong induce ments to ail wh< ta or us with their patronage, may 11 * (J-ts FINDLAY; ’ IE ON WORKS, ILAC9N, GA 1 Il IS new eat hi Juncnt is now in operation and 1 fitted out or. a: < ale as extensive as any Foundry in the Southern ooi dry. The increased facilities ot the proprietor on -bit - hiiit to say that the execution of liis work shall lie equal to that of the-first class estab lishments at the Norf'v, and his prices and terms shall be tspi dly favora,’ le. The principal articles m.re 1 . ■ a;-.ii for sale, are as fo*'n\v- ; STEAM ENGINES mid BO'LKRS, of any required form and size; CIIMJULAK, SINGLE and GANti SAW MILLS, on flu most approved plan, by steam or water power. Machinery for Flouring and Grist Mills, Sugar Mills, Syrup Boilers, .’Bullocl'fy Cotton Press, Giu Gearing, Bark Mills, Car Wheels, Iron Castings, UpVgkiss Wa ter Wheels, French Lrtrr, Es. pns and Cologne Mill Stones, Brass Casting . Barker's Wclev Tfhe.Js. mar 23 51-ly K'<B’T FINDLAY, Proprietor. LIBERTV STOVE WORKS AND HOLLOW WAiil FOUNDRY, YH.LADELFIHA. r |''ilE undersigt ed rcspec fufty inform the pul be, I that having ill further enlarged and it .pievod their WORKS, aud increased :hei. facilities they are now prepared to cxetnte ovtietsior STOVES, HOL LO W WARE, Ac., on the ntotd reason;.bie terms. They invite the iltei.tioo of fo.u.lmre and Western Merchants, to their huge and extensive assortment ot New Patterns all of which bar been got npatgreal cxitense, enmbiniuk oiigiiiiility :nd laeauty of design, with dutabiliD. utility and eco mv in their operation, coii'i rising the mos.. eompiete .nd varietl assortment of Stoves ever offered for sale, consisting of Liberty Air Tight Cook, for wood or coal; eompiete Cook; Star Air Tight; Str.r Fi.inklrn; Slat Radiator; Fire King Radiator; Improve*i Jenny L.nd ; Cannon Stovea; liases’ Bare Cylindt r: 1 . Bar Rooms; Radiator Plates: Tea Kettles, Ranges ; Gas Ovens, Ac. Country Merchants dee ions of ordering by letter, can have a lis. of prices sent by mail containing drawings and descriptions of ail the different varieties of Stoves, Ac. ABBOTT A LAW BENCE, Brown St,, above Fourth, Philadelohia. may 12 7- um T. U. .NILSKT. CiIAS. P. LAST. NISIIET & LEVY. OCMULGEE FOUNDRY A MACHINE SHOP Macon, Geouoia, Manufacturers of Steam En gines aud Boilers, liiee Thrashers, Gin and Mill Gear ing, Saw Mill Irons aud Shaftings, Water-wheels,Plates, and Balls, Pulleys, Grave Railings, and Machinery in general. Asa testimonial to ihe character of their work, ther beg leave to submit the following extract from the Re port of the Committee on Machinery, to the Soutlierr Central Agricultural Society A Mechanics’ Institute.— Mr. V\ in. M. Wadlev is the well known und oomj etent Engmeu in Chief of the Western A Atlantic Railroad and the other members of the Committee are men ot high standing as mechanics. Kctraetfrom the Rt [<trt: “ Os the three Engines exhibited we consider Messrs Nishet A Levy’s the best, and best adapted to agricul tural purposes, and award them tlie premiums—a Sil ver Cup worth £SO. and u Cold Medal worth £3O. Os the Pumps, Wart er-wheels and Gin Gear exhibited we consider Messrs. isbet &. Levy’s the best, ane award them tlie premium on these articles of munufae “uve',.L Wm. M. Wadlev, Ch inn. 7-4S Aiders for Gin Gear and other machinery, promptly filJed, on suitable reference being givtii. 1 ts DEIvTISTBY- WITH ITS IMPROVEMENTS. DH. G. MCDONALD would respect- ,-■ ■ r—y, fully call ationtiou to his new and proved inode ot putting up and instrtlng v artificial teeth. The teeth, gums, and plate, are all cemented together by heat, making solid work, and inserted on the atmospheric pressure plan, presen ing a pet feet lv life-like appcuiunre, ,t tuuih und gums, and possessing in every respect a decided supe riority over block teeth, single gm teeth, or any other mode that has hitherto b‘*ea practiced. Since the partnership between .McDonald & Gnllager has been dissolved, Dr. McDonald has associated with him in the practice Dr. James McDonald, who he feels authorised in recommending as a gentleman of skill and integrity. As they have prepared themselves lot an extensive business in all branches of the profession, despatch, as well as rare and skiil may be expected in ali their operations. Terms: either cash down or when called for. jan 1 St-42 ti FANCY CONFECTIONARY ND GR CERY. TH. I) AMOUR, still at liis old stand, Mulbern • street, two doors below the Lanier House, keeps the finest Liquors and Wines that will be found any where, mostly all of his own direct importation—such as Brandy, Holland Gin, Jamaica Rum, Scotch and Irish Whiskey, Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Malaga, Sherry, and Maaeria Wines of tir<t choice, Segurs and Tobacco, dried and green Fruits, Butter, Cheese, Crack ers, drk-*d Beef, Beet Tongues, canvassed Hams, pickled Beef and Pork, Candies and Nuts of all sorts. Cheit] for GASH. oct 6 27-ts FRESH CANDLE?, FRUITS. NUTS, &e. /COUNTRY MERCHANTS, and others, supplied or \ J moderate terms, with plain and ornamental Can dies, Raisins, Oranges, Apples, Butter, Sugar and Bos ton Crackers, etc. Also, Segnrs, Tobacco and Pipes. Having obtained the services of a finished ('and; Maker, from New York, and using best While Sugar we warrant those Candies to stand the climate. The above articles, and all sorts of Drugs and Medi cines, tor sale by J. 11. A W. S. ELLIS, Between Messrs. E. Bond and A. J. White, Chem st., Macon, Gu. nov 24 84-ts FLOUR—AGENCY ATLANTA MILLS. ‘T'HK SUBSCRIBER having the agency of the above 1 mills, keeps on hand a constant supply of “Super line” and “Extra Family” brands. The “Superfine” is made of the best Georgia and Tennessee Wheat, and is equal, if not superior, to Northern Flour of that brand. The “ Extra Family ” is made of pnrt Northern Whit? Wheat, and those wanting Flour of e.rJrc.-ji‘i< quality will find it equal te-any “Premium” brand made in the United States, and the advantage of getting it fresh pi ouu'i from mills at home. For Side to the trade at Mill prices, with freight add ed; also, at retail, by A. J. WHITE, mar ‘2 43 SPLENDID NEW SPRING MILLINERY FOR 1853. MRS. M. CAREY is now opening snd®gp receiving at her old stand, opjiosite theStpyf Lanier House, anew and beautiful stock of Sr ring and summer MILLINERY A FANCY GOODS, com prising all the different styles of STRAW, SO NT AG. ALBONY. LACE, SILK and FANCY BONNETS. CAPS, HEAD DRESSES, Ac. Also, LACE, SILK EMBROIDERED end plain MANTILLAS and Mantel lets, Laces-, Swiss Embroidered Dress Trimmings*, to -- . .- vr . T •- until ‘r . ... l—r Itw-s . !1 - t which . .i. be sold at Uk . hh- p figure.—Ai; ('. invites the attention of her customers in the couuti y to call and examine her stock. N. E\—Will he open on the loth of April an entirt • new stock of Hats and Bonnets. npr fi 1-ts TO THE LADIES. r |' , llE underfigntd would respectfully invite the at I tentinn of the Ladies of Macon and vicinity, to his NEW \N D EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FANCY DRY GOODS. row for Exhibition an i Sale, at bis old si and. comer of Second and Cherrv Streets, opposite to Oeo. W. Ross, The Stock i* complete and varied, and will compare favorably with anv other in the city. Prices moderate, and Goods of the best quality. Orders per servants, oi otherwise, as promptly and faithfully tilled, as when customers make personal examination and selection, sep -s 26- ts A. YV. MARSHALL. Highly Important Intelligence’ FASHIONABLE DRY GOODS AT REDUCED RATES! I F “ a penny saved is a penny earned ” then do the undersigned present an opportanity to their friends customers and the public, to make rake investments in the purchase of useful aud indispensably necessary articles of DRY’ GOODS. Listen to us while we explain the modus operated i of this proposition. In the eight months past, we have so surpassed our expectations os to do a business ex-, ccctling that of any previous year. This has been ef fected by purchasing an entirely NEW .STOCK last full, and keeping up an assortment with regular sup plies of seasonable goods which we were justified in believing would command a ready sale in this market. And we are happy to say the experiment has been suc cessful. We bad no old Goo-ts to begin with, and we have none now on band, and to prevent such an unde sirable state of things, we now propose to sell ihe aesi due of oar SPRING AND $riER GOODS. At Aft n i shin <tw Prices l This offer is made, because we wish to make room for an extensive supply of FALL AND WINTER MERCHANDISE, now,.rich, racy and elegant, and to keep our shelves free of old, unseasonable or uufasi.- iouable goods, for all time to come. With our grateful thanks for Ihe liberal patronage heretofore extended to us, we invite our friends to call and veiitv the truth of the proposition here made- that II any oi the goods in store can be bought from r.ow rii! September u#xt„ai. UNPRECEDENTED LOW fig ures. BOSTICK k JOHNS, june 22 13-ts NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS. 1) LANTEIiS of Bibb and adjacent counties, nr- in vited to call and examine niv large stock of GRO CERIES AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, just corned, and for sale, wholesale and retail, on the most liberal and accommodating terms, at my store-house, on Cher rv street, next door to the corner ot 2nd street ” sop 23 23 ts A. W. MARSHALL. BOOTS AND SHOES. r I'MIANKFUL for the very liberal patronage B heretofore extended to them, the subscri-ig||> bers would respect tilth solicit a continuance olyff y the same. Tlu*y have iu store and are weekly” receiving the largest stock of Boots and Shoes ever l e fiire offered by them, uiul would respectfully imite th. attention of buyers before purchasing elsewhere.- j Thei? stock is manufactured with particular reference j to their retail trade, and is warranted to be of good | stock and workman shin. nerd Cl-ls ‘ STRONG A WOOD. NEW BOOTS AND SHOES, \T THE SIGN OF THE DIG BOOT, No. Z Cotton Avenue, Opposite WashihgtonßKl Hall, Macon, G. The subscribers would rcturuf th -ir thanks for the very liberal and Jong contin ued patronage extended to them, nnd would most res pectfully solicit a continuance of the same. We have now in don- a large assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES, mostly of our own man nil: crime, to which weekly additions will he mr.de, of ail the different stylos and patterns usually culled for in a Shoe store, aid would invito those wishing to purchase, to call and e\- •unine our stock, as wc arc prepared to sell as low Si am - house iu the citv or State. < ct l:5-£3 ‘ MIX A KIRTLAND. LADIES’ KAJR DRESSING AND SHAMPOOING. j fRS PROGLER lias removed to the corner of -rih • . t 1 and Mulberry Street, near the Market, where she | is ready to accommodate the Ladies of Macon in tin I above branch oi business. She will also kc*-p on ln.nd Ia good awodnieut, and make to order, all articles of ar ! iincial lla r Work, such as YS -g~. Curls, Rands, Braid*, j Ac. Also, a large assortment of pc; fumerjr of all kinds I Long Hair bought. All articles of hair repaired. ! apr 6 _ 1-ts PROGLER'S BATHING ROOMS. FLOYD HOUSE. (GENTLEMEN can be accommodated, at all hours, J with Warm, Corn and Showbr Baths. His j Hair-Dressing and Sharing department is inferior to ) none. Wig* and Toupees always on hand, and nmde to order. Also, a complete assortment of Perfumery, Progler’* Invigorator, Dollars, Cravats, Combs, Brush-1 ea, etc., etc. ov 331-ts ; VOL. XXXI.—NO. S3. THE SOUTH-WESTERN VARIETY WORKS, AMERICUS, GEORGIA. W®s° w BABH AXI) BLINDS, PANEL DOORS * • Manufactured; also, Planing, Tongue and ‘;r, ,>or ' n f’ ‘ ar, d Laths Machines in operation. All articles manufactured at our Variety Works, will he put up in tlie best and approved style ; and all orders D\Ym\r O sri{lT r t,on>a^ executed. DAY ID M. SMITH, GEORGE W. SMITH Amencjs, (!:<. June Skth, 1853. (23-y) TAILORING ’ESTABLISHMENT.' - ” AMERICUS, GA. THE undersigned wishes to inform the citizens of Sumter and the adjoining counties, that he has owned the above establishment, and will be always £tad to see his former customers, and all who may Favor him with their patronage. JyT” All Gabmk.vts made in the Shop, are warranted to tit, together with good workmanship, or Cloth ar.d Trimmings paid for. f ottixg done to order. Gentlemen calling and leaving their measure, their Garments will be sent to them wherever desired, if practicable. mar 30 02-ts P. if. O’SHAY. £. B. WEED, T MPORIER AND DEALER ia English and A inert- A can Hardware, Cutlery, Iron, Nads, Hollow-V, ..ie and Tin Plate, at his old stand on Mulberry St., second door above the I.auier House, osiers for sale on reason able terms, the following articles: fiOO Do*. Table CutTerv, 250 “ Pen and Pocket do., “ Uiizors. 2-5 “ Scissors and Shears, oO “ Mineral Knob Locks and Latches; vari ous patterns, 75 “ I’ad Locks, * 1 “ Drawer, Cupboard and Chest Locks, 200 “ Butt Hinges, loud lbs. Hook aud Eve Hinges, 600 “ Plate, ‘ . 500 Gross New England Wood Screws, 20 Kegs YVrought Nails and Spikes. 10 “ Griffin's Horse Shoe Nails, 25 “ Horse Shoes, 150 Boxes Tin Plate, 6 tons Philadelphia Hollow-Ware, Together with a full assortment of Blacksmith's nnd Carpenter’s Tools, Pitinau’s Stirrup, Cranks ... t ‘ .'1 Saws, Buggy ar.d \\ :.gon Axles and Springs, It Andirons, Shovel send Tor.gs, Grnea-oit and i Files of every description. Guns amt Rifle*, Tiu. • Lnr. Fifth and Press Chains, Manilla Hope, Straw Cuttera, Coir. Shellers, Ploughs, and every other article m uallj’ kept in a Hardware Store dec 29 gjMf A XFS AND HOES.—2O do*. Collins’ Hartford TY Axes; 20 doz. Hunts’ Hartford Axes; 20 “ Collins’ New Y ork Axe*- 20 “ 11. Conias’Axes; 20 “ Archer’s Virginia Axes; SO “ Brady’s No. 1 Patent Hoe*; SO “ “ “2 “ “ SO “ “ “2 “ “ l'X> “ ScoviFsNo.l, 2, 8 and 4 Planter's Hoes; 100 “ Phoenix No. 1,2, Sand 4 “ “ For sale by E. B. WEED, dec 22 NEW FAI.L GOODS. ~ SUBSCRIBER is r.ow receiving bis stock of - FANCY and STAPLE GOODS, suitable for the Fad and W inter Trade. His frienda and the public are requested to give him a calk G. W. PRICE, sep 28 o<\ p ARPETING AND RUGS.-Just received an Yy 1 assortmont of superfine and Three Ply Carpeting. sep 23—2S G. W. PRICE. ” I ) A PERII ANCiINGS.—On band a tineas- rt- I ment of Pajier Hangings. G. YV. PKK , . sep 28 IJLAID SILKS.—Just received a rich and hand some assortment of Plaid, Plaiu and Bi-c .do Silks, for sale cheap. G. W. Pliit s<p 28 1) RINTFD C ASHMERES.—On hand ;h. .U- A some lot of Printed Cashmeres and Del.aines. sep 28-20 G. W. PRICE, B BANKETS AND KERSEYS.-On bar da ■ giKi assortment of Negro Blankets and Kerk < vs, also, fine large Bed Blankets, for sale low. sep 28-26 G. W. PRICE. rpABMT DAMASK. —On hand a good a-sort- A ment of Tab e Damask, Towelling, Napkins of all qualities. sep 28-26 u. W. PRICE. T INEN V.ND t'U'i’TO.V SMEETINgT -To! 1a sale a large st.*ek of !*>-.> and 12-4 i.inen aud t o*- ton Slieeting, I’iltow Case, Linen aud Cotton ot all’ widths. sep 23-4.; G YV. PRTcL tiLASN, PAINTS AND OILS. Irv BOXES of GLASS, assorted sixes; I UU 75 Kegs YY'HITE PAINT; 5 bbls. LINSEED OIL, Just rcesived aud for sale bv oct 1-2—28 GEO. T. ROGERS. IY 7 1> erel, 23 kits No. 1 and 2 da, 20 boxes Herring. 1000 lbs. Codfish, just received and for sale I v sep 23 28 GEO: T. ROGERS. IT LOUR . —3OO saoks Atlanta, Chattanooga anu Le bauon Mills Flour. 2o bbls. Spaulding Mills Family Flour, just receiv - ed, and for sale by GKO. T. ROGERS. j sep 26 - BUTTER & CHEESE.—IO kepa prime (it hen Butter. 20 boxes Extra Quality Cheese, just received per steamer. sep 26 28 ‘ GEO. T. ROGERS / k HHDS Prime Jfola.-ses, I V/ 30 bbls. New Orleans, do for sale bv aug 24 GEO. T. ROGERS. 4 NOTHER YANKEE INVENTION-A J.\. GOOD ONE!— Juat received a lot of SELF HEATING SMOOTHING IRONS, anew and desira ble article. For sale by E. B. WEED, dec 22 ‘ 88-ts IYOOTS AND SHOES.—Men’s, Boys & \ outb’s ) fine calf and kip pegged Boots; Men’s stout kip hunting and mud Boots; Gents, lasting Gaiters, jlcr*- Urev opera ties, and tine calf Brogans; Gents, bovs and youth’s patent and enamelled Brogans; Men’s, bov a and vouth’s Calf and kip Brogans, a large assortment. [ oet 13 28 MIX A KIRTLAND. BOOTS. —A full assortment of G*nts. fine French Calf Boots, pump sole, welted and water proof, of various kinds ana qualities, both sewed and pegged. — Just received and for sale low bv oct 13 28 MIX A KIRTLAND. LUCE. PLASTER, CEMENT, Ac. 9AABBLF. Tbomaston Lime, JL V/Ufo< “ Georgia “ 20 “ Plaster Paris, 20 “ Cement. Also, Hair for Plastering, aug 1| ASHER AYRES OA AAA SUPERIOR HAVANA SEGARS. dy for Medicgltiurposes, 5 cuai fers Port Wine, } _ S “ MadenaYVine, 10 eights Hiulsfa Wine, Holland Gis, 60 boxes th -ie* brands Virginia Tobac co, 10 caAs Pota>h, for sale bv jmc?2 12-ts T. C. DEMSEY. IA A A BUSHELS CORN, in sacks, just received .* ‘vr\7 on sonsignmert Also, 100 bbls Rectified and Whit* Whisky, an? 17 It C. DEMPSEY. | A CASKS Potash, first sorts; I *.*so Bbhu Tennessee Whiskey; 200 Bushels Corn Meat; 20,000 Segars— choice brands—just received bv may 13 _ _ 7 Ti C. DEMPSEY. AAA BUSHELS Fresh Corn Meal. dl\ /V* 5 bbls. London Porter, 6 do. Scotch Ale, jn?t received by T. C. DEMPSEY. juiy 20 16—ts \GENCY PLASTERS FACTORY, Bitts Cos, Ga.— Osnabtirgs, Y arns and Cotton Rope, a supply constanilv on hand and for salebv A. J. WHITE, Agt. Planters Factory. ST Wool wanted for the abov* Factory, for which the nmiket price will be paid. A. J. YV. mar 2 COOKING STOVES.—At prices varying from #l4 to SIOO, and warranted iu every respect both as to price, quality and durability; for sale by feb 23 47 * B. A. WISE k CO. T >IKD CARES Just receivedapd foraule a large 1 > assortment of Mocking and Canary Bird Cage;;. feh 23 47 Pt A. WISE k CO CORN MEAL AND WHEAT BRAN.- From Atlanta Mills, for rile by the quantity, mar 2 A. J. WHITE. LIME~AND CEMENT. | Oa BLS.LIME, lOU 50 bis. Cement, for e’ L by aug 81 *22 _ CHIS. CAMPBELL. AY WINDOW SHADES.- A large assortment of V\ Window Shades, just reeved, and will bo Id cheap at a ~j V * JOHNS. mar 23 i o.ux a /a, ■ La¥ge" lot oTftne tea* tried a i' d proved so be do. Fine ImDerial Ertin-fttre M.HSrialemt fep *’ FREEMAN A BENSON’S, julr 20 18-tt No. lx, Cotma Atvtne.