About Rome courier. (Rome, Ga.) 1849-18?? | View Entire Issue (May 15, 1855)
U 8 FRBNCH- -J C FRENCH. H. S. FRENCH lb SON, G ROCERS, Commission Merchant*, and Deal er* in Rscon, B*le Rop« and Bagging.— Corner of .Market and Clark Street*, Nashville, Xcnn. Having Agents In St Loais, Louisville, dn- cinnati and New Orleans, we are at all times prepared to transact any bnainea* entrusted to ns at those places. H S F A S. may 8 ’} lj WOODS A CO. MANUFACTURERS OF LARD OIL AND FAMILY LARD. No 28 Market Street, Nashville, Tennessee may 1 ly HOUSE FOR SALE. fpHOOKsigned offers for sale, agoed Dwel- A lingHouscin the city of Rome. For par* dealers apply to James M Sumteri 1^^^ LIST OF LETTERS p EMAINING in the Post Office at Rome, Ga. XV on the 3d of May, and if not taken out by the 14th of June nest, they will be sent to tho Dead Letter office. may 8 JO Mel FAUD FOR SALE. r lE subscribers offer ftr sale their ftnt, CONTAINING EIGHT HONORED AND FIFTY ACRES, and lying in Cass county on Thomas* creek about three quarters of a mile fh>a Eves* water station on the Rome branch Rail Road. The place is Very Healthy with Fine Society Allen A Anderson. Adams, J Q Adkins, J A Allbrooks, Abel Btnell, Leonard 5 Burnett, John W Bray A Car hart Ballard, W Barron?: Lewis T .Bennett, John W Bond, Rev W M D Bolt, Allen Boyd, George Burney, John 2 Barrow, Francis Barnett, James Bobo, Willis Crane, Stephen Long, John Lanton, Peter Lemons William S Land, J S Murray, Capt Meredith, James B KcKinney, Wm M McIntyre, Daguaranist Morrison, James F McCouly, Peter Mitchell, Robert Morgan, Laver Miller R Benson MoGaha, James 3 More, Mis Moriah A Mathis W R MeHargne, Henry Marshall, T W Cartwright A Clarice 3 Morton, A G Cooley* John W Cooper, Miss Nancy Clark, Mrs Lyda Cray?, G A. Carr, John Crawford, A B Cochran Wm Cook, RP Cooper Ebeneter Mann, Capt Young Malts, Sterling Martin, W S Nelson, S D Noble, John W 4 Osly John Preset, William Pearce A Co, S B 2 Pearce, SB) in the neighborhood. On it are a new Gin House Cooper Ebeneter Pearee, S B 2 and SoreiTand all necessary out buildings.— Colburt, Miss Eveline Price, Miss MAE is near to one of the net and most beantifttl springs In the largest, pu- he Cherokee easy to a good purchaser. THOSM BERRIEN, mays 4m JASM PEPPER. Conner, C C 2 Cane Thomas Carroll, Richmond Carroll, Jamea Campbell, Robt Dale, Dr G E Davy, Bearing, Alvin P Davis, L C ARMSTRONG & CO, Davis Franeit COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Mat sixmenmtse agents for the uu op Taint?. OH#, Turpentine. French A AMERICAN WINDOW GLASS, WINDOW SASH, PAINT BRUSHES, HY DRA ULIC CEMENT. TARNISH BS, PART MILLS, MARBLEIXED IRON MANTLES AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Ante Pomps, Field Seed, Master Paris, Copperas, Land Pomps, Guano, Ac. Ho. 69 Market St- 5 doors Horn Broad, NASHVILLE; TEN NESSES - S *5, 6m CHURCH ANDERS0N7 Reynolds, Mrs Amanda Reese, W B Rosenbaum, M Roscha, F 3 Stover, Peter, servant Bhaw, George W Shackelford Rev Mr Sawrie, J T 2 Shaw, Caswell P Smith, James M Davit, Mrs Catherine B Snddeth, John P Dodson, Dr Henry E2 Smith, Samuel _ TYTHOLESALE GROCER, PRODUCE Deal- W ER, COMMISSION MERCHANT AND DEALER IN FOREIGN and DOMESTIC LI QUORS, Iron Castings, Hides and Sole Leath er, Corner of Front and Broad Street, Nashville, may Sly Daniel, Martha Dew, Jonathan Doss, John L. Evans, Wm Easly, Payant Kddins, JB Flemister, Robt J Ford, Dr J T Fitsummummory, M Graves. M L Graves, Mrs Ann E stuur B O II E T S! A SPLENDID assortment of Bonnets, direct from New York, some trimmed and * large •apply of Trimmings to sail the taste for those not trimmed, have just been opened at the store at WOOD A BROTHER, may 1 Sm WOOL MATS, A ND HOME MADE SHOES, we have just bos W " US.* bought SOI home made wool Hats, and a ply of home made shoes. All ‘of which are Smith, Free Evaiine Sngort D C Slack, Miss Slack. StrayerRevTP Stony, Mrs Elisabeth Shoars, Reuben Stanscli, A E Smith, Thomas V Scott, John Scott, Miss Lamia J Stewart, A 0 Hopper, J W Stafford Andrew Henderson, Mis Mary 2 Smith, Miss Mary J Hadler William R Tomlin. James J Harris, Miss Csthrane Tomlin, N J Henderson, William M Townsend Harrell, Calhoun A Co Wiley, Mrs J T Holbert, Richard Webb, Mrs E J Ingraham, Wm M Williams,. Miss MAR James, Mrs Margrctt Warden, Mis? Sneer Jones. Miss Nancy A Williams, Calvin Jones Miss Martha L Whit, John Johnson J C Word, B M Jones, E G Winn, C 0 Knowles, H P Westbrook, R S Kanady, Samuel 2 Winn, G T Kidd, K Young, Francis C Lenons, Miss Ann Those wishing letters from the above list, will please say they are advertised." THOS. J. PERRY, P. M. May 8.1855. WOOD AERO. Sin of WOOD A BROTHER A RB jnst opening a splendid assortment BEADY MADE CLOTHING and HATS, all of which are direet from New York, and of the last agony. may 1 Sm SHOES!! SHOES!!! L ADIES’ Gent’s and Children's—The great est display of shoes that we have seen late ly is auuie by Wood A Brother of this city.- They have had them made la Philadelphia for their own trade, and the quantity, quality, and stjPVtheir shoes for Ladies,” Gentlemen’s, ChudSrea’i and Servant*# wear, show' that they kaew what the people want in the article of j deea. WOOD A BRO* marl ft Chattooga Land for Sale r Fhe Plantation on which the undersigned now JL lives, situated in Broom Town Valley, and lying on the main road leading through said valley, seven miles west of Summerville in a healthy section of country The above farm, contains seven hundred acres and fire hundred and fifty tillable, over three hundred cleared, two hundred of which is good bottom land in a high state of cultivation, good dwelling hoase and out houses all in good condition. Also, twelve or fifteen likely negroes, horses and males, and stock of every description.— Possession given next fall. Any person desiring to purchase, would do well to come and look as a bargain can be had. ap IT 3m LOWRY WILLIAMS. O p .ti TALMAS! TALV.19!! 1 latest fashion, and the goods and trira- Esfte make them: Rich Fancy and white j Crape Shawl* in great varictrat ■my 18m WOOD A BRO*S. ' HOSIERY AID (BLODTEg d*}F almaat every quality, color, style, shape v and rise, worn by Ladies, Gentlemen. Miss- am, Tenths and Children, in great variety at fin Fancy Store of 18m WOOD A BRO. GOODS i*D TRIMMINGS, T) HINTS. Ginghams, Brilliantes, Bombasines jl and Bareges. Jaeonett, Swiss. Mali, Nan- sook, Plaid, Cheeked, Corded and Dotted Mas- Bm: Florence, Mareeline, Grenadine and plain blade Silks; colored Silks, fancy colored and black Brocade Silks; watered Silks; plain white Silks and Batins; Silk Tissues; trimmings, la- ees, nefrings and dress trimmings in great va riety, jnst recdvnd and for sale at the fancy store of WOOD A BRO. -v OSYiBURGS AID HOMESPUNS ! ! P LAIN, Striped and plaid Osnabnrgs; and every description of Bleached and Brown Homespuns and Drillings from 61 ctsper yard to 3 yards wide, and for sale at 1 WOOD A BRO. , Calls, Chemisette, Capes and Col- fan, and a great variety of Jaeonet and 1 Trimmings at 18m WOODABRO’S. RIBBONS! RIBBOIS!! RIBBONS!!! VYTHAT a quantity of Ribbons, and howpret- Y* ty and cheap they are at may 18m WOODABRO’S. SFBIH6 AND SUMMER GOODS! R-S.IORTOI IB NOW RECEIVING HIS USUAL 8UP- ply of Spring and Summer Goods, consisting of a good assortment of LADIES’ DRESS GOODS of every variety and style nsnaily kept in this market. A fine lot of BONNETS, HISSES’ AID CHILDRESS* HATS, AC. Alto a great variety for Men's Wear, READY MADE CLOTHING!! HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AID SHOES, which wOl he sold at SMALL PROFITS TO SUIT THE TIMES. Contemplating some new arrangements in his business this fall, a portion of his stock trill be sold at VERY LOW FIGURES. Borne, Gs- April 31£ T. S. WOOD & CO. BOMB, GA Dealers in watches, Clocks, Jewelry, SilverWare, Cutlery, Plated and Brittannia Ware, China, Musical Instruments, Walking- Canes, Fancy Articles, Ac,, Ac.; Ac. REPAIRING NEATLY EXECUTED, yl ly WATER RUNNING UP HILL!! GAT C H E L'S PATENT PREMIUM IMPROVED Double and Single Self-acting HYDRAULIC RAMS. PATENTED APRIL 101847. ges, railroad stations Ac., with pure run ning water any heigh th or distance required, with from one pint to 20 GiLLCm OR MORE PER ROUTE, from a spring or stream, where a frill of two or more feet can be obtained. The quantity thrown in proportion to the fall ana elevation. The undersigned having purchased the right for the counties of Floyd, Gordon and (fan, is prepared to furnish and pot in operation the a- bove named Rams of various sizes, adapted to different sized springs, which are warranted to give entire satisfaction. Address JL GIBSON, ap 10, tf.Cartersville, Ga ON TIIE FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE Bill next, will be sold at the Court House, that well known Boarding Hoase called Veran dah kept by S G Wells. Said building covers the lot in tbe most desirable part of the city, containing three store rooms, six upper rooms, two rooms below, diningroom and kitchen,— stables and consign houses, and a first rate nev er failing well of water. Terms liberal may 1 Id* S G WELLS. w C. DENSON. -Dealer in Staple and Fan- ■ Goods, corner of Broad-street and Rome, Ga. oct3l JAMES* NEURALGIC LIQUID !J T his extraordinary medicine for the cure of Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Flux Diarrhoea, Cramp Cholic, Cholera Morbus, Croup, Nervous Headache, Chills and Fevers, Bruises and Sprains, Old Sores. Pains in any part of tho body, it now for sale at Wm MAW Peeplea Calhoun ; C P Wellborn, Dalton; J Norcross. Atlanta ; R Baber, Marietta. We would' say to all as a proof of tbe power and efficacy o; Liquid to do mkat we tay, we have retailed worth in fourteen months in Cbattanoogaamidst all other medicines where the medical faculty stands high. We can get 95 out of 100 who have used this to certify its virtue and pow er. See Brownlow’s Whig and descriptive pam phlets for details and testimony. Each Bottle has full directions. Price 50 cts, 1 00 and $2 00 dollars per bottle Cash only, J J JAMES, Proprietor. I hereby certify that I was afflicted with Rhea matism for two years, and frequently wonld a wake in the night and shed tears, the pain was so severe, without relief from any medicine till I used James* Neuralgic Liquid and in two ap plications it made a perfect core. JM YOUNG, Clinton, Ga. Physician. Certificate.—JUDGE MASSINGALE. I have used James’ Neuralgic Liquid with en tire success in two cases of Rheumatism in my family, one chronic, the other inflammatory. I have used it for Neuralgia in my own case with much benefit. I believe it is the most -reliable, and perfect “panacea” for pains I have ever' bad in my family. H W MASSINGALE. Certificate.—Rev J. Atkins, Bible agent for Holston Conference.—A few weeks since, when some distance from home, I was attacked with Flax. I took one dose of James’ Neuralgic Li quid; the symptoms begat to give way, and in a few hoars I was relieved. Knoxville, 1855 J ATKINS Rev W H H Duggan of Holston Conference. —I certify that James' Neuralgic Liquid cured the chills and fevers on a young man after all other remedies had failed. It also cared a case of scarlet fever—its effect was immediate. Meigs Co, Tenn W H H DUGGAN. Hon J M Anderson, formerly member of Con gress from 5th District, Tenn. I was painfully afflicted with Neuralgia in the face attended with sore throat, and by using only a part of a bottle of James’ Neuralgic Li. quid made A perfect cure, indeed it acted like a charm. J M ANDERSOM, may 1 ly Marion Co., Tenn. NEW GOODS!; AT B. J. JOHNSON S THE UNDERSIGNED IS NOW AGAIN EN. gaged in the MERCANTILE BUSINESS, and has just returned from New York with one of the best selected stocks of HI (BKOOMDS kept in the country, and as he has had sufficient experience, ho hopes to satisfy tho wants of his customers. Ho will endeavor to maintain his position in future as a merchant, and give his undivided attention to that avocation. He offers to his friends and tho publio genor. ally,inducements that will oompensato them for riving him a call before they make their purchases elsewhere. He will charge nothing for showing Goods. Ho keeps a general stock from the finost Fabrics down to the common Staple goods. The selection of his stock was made with great care and with a view to the Spring Fashions of New York which were not established by those who lead <n fashions until the 2nd of April, after which his entire stock was purchased. At his Store can be found a variety of Ladies* Dress Goods, Trimmings, Bonnets, Sleeves and Col LARS, RIBBONS, BOTH FINE AND COM MON, and SHOES of the very beet Quality. He also has a large Stock of Goods of every variety for MEN’S WEAR, LINEN, COTfON & WOOL FINE MOLESKIN AND SUMMER MM jS/L. T"** ggjg w FINE AND COMMON BOOTS AND SHOES. A GOOD STOCK OF READY MADE (LOTHI.XG. Also the largest assortment of Ci'ockery. China, Glass Ware Ever before brought to the up country. TERMS WILL BE AS LIBERAL AS THE TIMES WILL ADMIT GROCERIES In all cases will bo sold for cash down. The undersigned receives in barter for any Goods nearly everything in tho way of provis ions or Raw Hide? dry or green and Sheepskins with the wool on if well preserved, ap 24 ly R J JOHNSON. 0 OCERIESI GSOCtHlES !! OH Bags prime Rio Coffee. 0\J 20 Bbls Stuarts refined sugar. 50 bis NO Syrup 20 bis Gunning rapping, old importation. 100 boxes Tobacco, various brand? and quali ties for sale by W S COTHRAN A CO. Feb 20 1865. tf. I E W T O N FACTORY Asnaburg? and Yarn? always «n band and V for sale by S COTHRAN k CO. Agent. Feb 20 W W S COTHR AN & CO, Agents for Etowah Iron Work?. Have always on had a large supply of iron castings Ac., of every size and description. Orders (ifluct projtor- iy- They will also purchase wheat at the highest cash price? Feb; 20. tf. NEW STOCK OF SPRING GOODS JUST RECEIVED AND OPENED AT THE Store of M. W.iJohnson! He would respectfully call tbe attention of his former Customers and the pnblic generally, to his fresh arrival, jnst opened, of SPRING and Summer Goods of the Newest and Most Fashionable Styles, and embracing a full and YERY COMPLETE ASSORT ENT of all the articles usually found in the stores of Romo. Among those to which be would invite your most particular attention, are a quantity of FANCYG00DS, as well as the usual Step’e Arti- * cles, for Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s wear, READY MADE CLOTHING HATS, BOOTS, SHOES, HARWARE CROCK ERY, FAMILY GROCERIES, MEDICINES, GLASSWARE, Ac., Ac., being alarge variety and assortment of the kinds of goods com monly to be found in the Stores of this place, to be sold at rates to suit the times. CALL AND EXAMINE THE STOCK, and if Goods and Prices do not suit, you are charged nothing for looking at them. 'Yon will find my Store nearly opposite R. S. Norton’s. Rome, Ga., ap. 24 tf. M. W. JOHNSON. Ry Authority of the State of Georgia* FORT GAINES ACADEMY The subscriber having accepted from the ^Commissioner the Agency and Management of the FORT GAINES ACADE3IY LOTTERY, has established tbe principle Office at Atlanta, Georgia, and intends conducting the Lottery on the same plan as that of tbe Southern Military Academy Lottery, of Alabama. GRAND SCHEME FOR MAY CLASS L TO BE DRAWN MAY 24TH, IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA, WHEN PRIZES AMOUNTING TO ^9*6 0, OO 0-^ Will be distributed according to tbe follow ing Magnificent Scheme! And remember every Prize is drawn at each Drawing, and paid when dne without deduction! 1 Prize of BACON! BACON! BO 000 * >rime Tenneraee BACON for April 17. (tf) W. E. ALEXANDER k CO. 1 HE GREAT DISCOVERY. D&i3©[yyii30©(R91 FOR CURLING THE HAIR! F OR many years it has been the oi deepest stndy with chemists and oi hject of there, to produce a fluid that, applied to the hair, would cause it to wave and cud equal in beauty to the natural curL THE KROLLBRION Is tbe only article ever offered to the world that will effect this most desimole object. Bnt three or four applications are necessary to carl it as much as may be desired, and for any length of time. From tbe many testimonials of those who have used it, the subscriber does not best, tate to warrant the KROLLERION to give satisfaction, and prove as recommended in all cases. The recipe for making, with fall directions for ase, will be sent oa the receipt of one dol lar, post paid. Tbe ingredients will not cost over 12 cents. Direct to H. A. FREFMONT, Warren, Trumbull Co., 0. April 17,1855. 3m. BOTANIC MEDICINE. A LL the various Medicines prepared by Dr. D S Jones, formerly of this place, kept con stantly on band and for sale by Rome, ap 10 6m WM B JONES. FOR SALE. THE HOUSE and LOT whereon I live.— X Possession given when wanted. C. H. SMITH, Feb. 20, *55 tf. RICHARD A. JONES DEALES IS FOREIGN AND DOHESTIC MARBLE, NEAR THE DEPOT, Madison, Oa. MONUMENTS, TOMBS AND HEADSTONES Always on band, j Orders from a distance executed with I neatness anddespatcb -^ (ly) Feb 6,1856 do do do do do do 5 Prizes of 10 do $15,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,500 1,100 5,000 5,000 501 Prises in all amounting to $60,000 ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERS! Tickets $10, Halves $5, Quarters $2 50 Bills on all solvent Banks at par. All com munications stricktly confidential. SAM’L SWAN, Agent k Manager, ap 24 Atlanta, Ga. SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY LOTTERY CONDUCTED ON THE HAVANA PLAN. GRAND SCHEHEFOR MAY. Cl as 8 0. to BE DEAWX UTH OP WAT, IX THE CRT OP WOSTOOXIBr WHEN PRIZES AMOUNTING TO Will be distributed according to the following MAGNIFICENT SCHEME! ^^F*And REMEMBER every Prize isdrlWn at each Drawing, and paid when due WITHOUT DISCOUNT ! 1 Prize of $7,500 1 do 5,000 1 do 2,000 2 do* 1,000 5 do 500 10 do 200 15 do 100 78 db 50 120 do 25 18 Approximation Prizes amounting to 600 251 Prizes amounting to $30,000 '3ER”ONLY 10.000 NUMBERS !-®R Tickets$5 -Halves $2 50~Quarters$1 25 SAM’L SWAN, Agent k Manager, Montgomery, Ap 15, *55 C008A BOTTOM LAND FOR SALE. fPHE undersigned will now sell his lands ly- X ing tec miles West of Rome on tho Coosa River. Tho Bottom Lands cannot bo excelled in Cherokee, The np-lands are not No 1, but good third quality, tbe most of which contains in all 620 acres. There are i25 acres of bottom land in Cultivation, all fresh, and well fenced in. On tbe upland where I live, is a fine Free stone spring of water. Gin House, Screw, and mill in tbe Gin House with two mules. I grind 40 or 50 bushels of corn per day. There is no healthier place in Georgia. The society in the neighborhood is good—an acad emy $ mile from my bouse. Any person desi- rous of purchasing a body of land well adapted to tbe growing of cotton or grain, would do well to come early and look for himself. I have made 1300 lbs of cotton per acre and $150 per acre in corn and potatoes. OPHMcCLENDON, ap 24 3m Coosa, Floyd Co. 50 PKR < ENT SAVED. F OR SALE, AT HALF PRICK, ft Scholar-.] ship in the Cherokee Female Institute Apply to Feb 20, 1854. R. T. McCAY. J. H. MeCLUNG & CO. Are now rceeiviug direet from the Northern cities their LARGE IMPORTATION OF SPRING & SUMMER embracing every variety of Ladies’Dress Goods, in Fnncy Colors, Mourning and half Mourning. GENTLEMEN’S WEAR, of every material. Together with n superior Jot of Ready Made Clothing! of superior make and quality, made expressly J for our own salos. - ] Mflleneryi StrawGoods' ’ Consisting of LADIES ELEGANT TRIMMED AND UN TRIMMED BONNETS. MISSES STRAW AND CRAPE HATS. ©urcnriLgGKogK)’® mat.-, of ovory variety. .JED-BOOTS AND SHOES-fi^ of genuine Philadelphia manufacture. Alarge Stock of Housefumishing Goods for Planter’s use, Together with many other goods, too numer ous todescribe. Altogether comprising the most perfect assortment of Goods which we have ever offered to the trade, and will bo found to be un rivalled in Styles or Prices by any house in the State. Our facilities enable us to offer unusual inducements to our Customers, and Dealers gen” erally, whose patronage is respectfully solicited —it being our pleasure at all times to show goods. J. H. MeCLUNG k CO. OKO. R. WAKDJ. April 1 : < J. U. UcCLUNO. C HINA Glass and Granite table Ware, alarge assortment for rale by al 10 JH MeCLUNG k CO QAAA pieces Wall Paper, Window, Shades, OUUU Fire Screens, Ac, Ac. on Blind. J H MeCLUNG A CO al 10 W INDOW and Bod Gilt Cornices and fix tures. For sale by al 10 J H MeCLUNG A CO C URTAIN Goods, Cords and Tassels for same For sale by allO J H MeCLUNG A CO OSNABURGS. 2 Bales just received and for sale by March 6 JH MeCLUNG A CO. 300,000 aN GIFTS FOR THE PEOPLE! !!! CAPITAL CITY ART-UNIOA, Columbus, Ohio. B URNELL A CO’s Second Great Gift Distrib ution. The Proprietors take pleasure in annonneing to tbe Citizens of the Union, that in consequence of the great satisfaction manifested by the tick et holders of their first Distribution, and the many thousand solicitations from all parts of the country, in relation to whether they intend getting up another Distribution of Gifts for the people, they have, after an immense outlay, been enabled to offer to theirjthonsands of patrons the following valuable, magnificent, and unprece dented BRILLIANT SCHEME, to be distribu ted as soon as the 300,000 Beautiful Engravings of the Capital of Ohio are distributed among their Patrons. Tbe price of the Engraving is bnt one dollar, and as a parlor ornament it can not be surpassed. Read attentively tbe following list of beauti ful and costly Gifts, which will be satisfactorily distributed by a committee of ten, selecting one from each State where the largest number of subscribers are obtained; 1 FARM in the State of Indiana $10,000 1 do in Ohio 8,000 1 do do 6,000 1 Four story Brick Dwelling and lot in Culumbus, Ohio 6,500 1 do do do do do 6,500 1 Beautiful residence in the town of Mount Yernon 5,500 1 Two story Brick Building in Chilli- cotho 3,500 1 Brick Cottage and Lot in Colum bus 3,000 1 do do do do 3,000 1 Frame do do do 2,500 1 Handsome County Residence in Se- go, Perry County, Ohio. 1,500 4 Splendid building lots in Columbus, at $2,000 8,000 10 do , do $1,500 15,000 4 do do Cleveland 6,000 1 Grand Action Piano (Chichering’s) 1,200 STARTLING BUT TRUE! WHAT EVERY WUHAN SHOULD KNOW. R EADER, arc you a husband or a father ? a wife or a mother ? Have you the sincere wellfare of those you love at heart 1 Prove your sincerity, and lose no tir.n' in learning wh.tt cause? interfere with their health mid happiness unHes# than your own. It will avoid to you orni voters, us it has to thous ands; m.iiiy a day o/, oin and anxiety fol lowed by ptceplrss nights, incapacitating the m.nd fo/ite ordinary avocation and ex lip list ing those means for medical attendance, tnedicltics and advertised nostrum#, which otherwise would provide for declining years, the infirmities of age and the prot.er tsduca tion oj your children. How often,it happens, fbat the wife fin gers from yvsr in year i t th t pitiable con dition a# not even /or one day to fj*el the l.appy »nd ejthilerntirm tnR>t#rte<> incident to the enjoyment of health, arising from iguor ance of the simplest nnd plainest rule- o health as connected with the rnnrriage state, the violation of which emails disease, suf fering nn d misery. “ And must this continue 7 Must this be 1 Is there no remedy 1 No relief! No hope!” The remedy is by knowing the causes and avoiding them, and knowing the renie- GRBAT REMEDY! 1 000 Sult lrtrpe 8izc ’ in fino order dies and benefltting by them 1 just received, nnd for sale l>v i Feb 20 'just received, nnd for sale by W. S. COTHRAN A CO. OATS AND POTATOES. 1 O Bbls prime Irish Potatoes for Planting. 1 u 350 bushel seed Oats Just received and for sale by Feb 20 W S COTHRAN A CO. 0Q Boxes Fresh Lime [Hewards] I I Just re ceived and for sale by Feb 20 W 8 COTHRAN A CO. TH, COPPER & sIIEET IRON MANUFACTORY. T HE undersigned having purchased the in terest of Mr. W. S. Wadsworth in tho above concern will continue tbe business on his own account at the old stand (sign of tbe Big Coffee Pot) where may be found a large lot of COOKING, PORTER, OFFICE A BOX STOVES, a largo assortment of READY MADE TIN WARE which he offers at wholesale end retail. ROOFING GUTTERING & JOB WORK 1 ONE in the most approved manner and warranted. Gan and Lock Smithing done with neatness and despatch. E. W. RUSSELL. Rome, Nov. 14,1854. ly TO SOLDIERS OF THE DIFFER- E N T WARS. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO 160 ACRES of Bounty Laud for services rendered in any of the wars. If you hare received.forty acres, you are entitled to 120 acres more. If you hare re eeived 80 acres, you are entitled to 80 acres more. I am prepared to receive applications, and procure your warrants. If I do not succeed In obtaining them, you will not be liable to any charge for services rendered. DAN’L S. PRINTUP Attorney, March 13 *5, tf. Rome, Ga. LAND WARRANTS. B Y a late act of Congress all the surviving Of ficers and Soldiers who were engaged in Military duty of any kind whatever, either in the service of the United States, or any State or Territory, for the space of 14 days are entitled each to 160 acres of land; also the Orphans and Widows of deceased soldiers. Those who have already received warrants for a less number of acres are entitled to so much more as will make together 160 acres. All persons having claims as above described, can have their business promptly attended to by calling on tbe undersigned He has in his pos. session ail the necessary forms and blanks. JESSE LAMBERTH. Ordinary’s Office, one door above Dre. Word. Rome. Ga. March 12th, tf. CHAMPE &. KERR. 1,000 2.500 5,000 4,000 3,000 7.500 10,000 7,500 4,000 6,000 7,500 4,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 1 Gold Watch set with diamonds 5 Gold Watches, at $500 each 10 Rosewood Pianos, at $500 10 do do at 400 10 do do at 300 50 Gold Watches, at $150 100 do at 100 100 do at 75 100 do at 40 300 Silver do at 20 500 do do at 15 1000 Ladies’ Gold Breast Pins, at $4 200 do Brocha Shawls, at $25. 500 do Silk Dress Patterns, at $20 5000 Gold Pencils, at $3 10000 Gold Pens, with Silver Cases, at $2 „ 20,000 20000 Gold Rings, at $1,50 each 30,000 12084 do at 1,00 each 12,084 Every purchaser of the splendid largo Lith- graphi^Engraving, will receive a Certificate of membership entitling them to a chance in the above list of valuable and costly Gifts for the people. The Engravings can be sent by mail (without hoing damaged,) to any part of the country. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Persons wishing to act as Agents for ns will please send a recommendation signed by the Postmaster or some other infinential and well known person in tbe place where they reside. To those persons who have been acting as Agents for us in our former Distribution, this is not required. All orders with the money enclosed, free of postage, will meet with prompt attention. In order to prevent mistake*, agents and others transmitting money to us totll please have Uveal* ed in the presence of the Postmaster 1 and the amount entered on the way bill, Wo prepay all our letters, circulars, Ac., to onr agents and correspondents, and expect them to do the same with ns, Agints wanted in every town, whom we will furnish with posters, eireulare, schedules, in structions, Ac., on Application at onr offico, or by mail post paid. For furthor particulars “see descriptive bills, Ac., or enquire at offico, No 2, Walcutt’s Block, Town Street, Columbus, Ohio. BURNELL A CO., ap 24 3m Proprietors. DENTISTRY I! DR Ci P. CULVER, SURGEON DENTIST. Haying permanently located in Rome, tenders his Professional services to the pnb- “ lie. A liberal share of patronage is respectfully solicited—OFFICE—at the CHOICE HOTEL, ap 24 6m A BLASTER WANTED 1 T HE services of a man who Is experienced in blasting recks beneath tbe surface of the water are desired. A competent person can se cure a remunerative employment by applying at this offioe. ap 24 tf, Unrivaled Attraction! —18 5 5- B ERRY A HARKINS are now receiving their New Goods for the SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE, consisting in part of— Rich fig’d Plaid and Plain dress SILKS; Florence and Marcolane SILKS ; Rich printed and Plain BARAGES ; ORGANDIES, JACONETS, LAWNS ,* Prints GINGHAMS, eolr’d and white CAM BRICS / Swiss, Nansook and Jaeonet MUSLINS • DAMASKS, TOWELING, Ac. LINENS, of every description ; RIBBONS, LACES. GLOVES, HOSIERY ; BONNETS, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Ac.; A largo assortment of Gent’s and Youth’s Fur nishing Goods, READY MADE CLOTHING. Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Our stock will bo found complete in eteiy de partment' This beingoor first purchase for the Spring nnd Summer Trade, we ore prepared to exhibit every ortiele now and of the latest styles at greatly reduced prices. Tho attention of buyers is respeotfully solici- „ BERRY A HARKINS. March 27. BROAD STREET ROME GA. The Public will please bear in mind that tbe above named Firm keep constantly on band fine assortment of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, FURNISHING GOODS etc. A choice lot of READY MADE CLOTHING both of their own, aud of Northern mennfacture, can be found at the shop of CHAMPE A KERR- HO FOB THE SPRING FASHIONS!!! C ASSIMERES ef tbe latest style# jnst re eeived and will be sold at low prices by CHAMPE A KERR. E VERY Article of Gentleman's Wearing Apparel, of variagated styles and of the best quality. Call and see them. CHAMPE A KERR. T HE undersigned will fill all orders from cus tomers with promptness a> d despatch, Work entrusted to them will meet with faith ful and speedy execution, ma ch 13-ly CHAMPE A KERR. EVERY BODY READ THIS !-®s^ A SPLENDID FAHILY MEDICINE. GERMAN ELIXIR, O R Compound Fluid Extract of Lowenzahn, ENTIRELY VEOETABLE ! FOR THE CURE OF DYSPEPSIA, Disordered Stomach, Liner Complaints, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Impaired Appetite, Costivenessj Cholera Morbus, Colit j General Debility, Fullness about the Stomach after meals, and Female Monthly Derangements. It is undoubtedly the best medicine for diyspepsia. Headache and kindred diseases ever placed before the public. A most excellent remedy for those who eat too heartily. SPREAD A FEW EXTRACT3 FROM CERTIFICATES. LETTERS &C. ‘T regard the German Elixir a# the very best Anti Dyspeptic and .stomachic medicine I have ever used.” Hon. WILrE W. MASON. [Formerly] Chancellor of the Central Di vision of the State of Alabama. 1 condiir fully in the recommendation giv en by the Hon W W Mason, and others.” Hon SAM F RICE. Judge Suprdtuc Court of Ala. “Your medicine has in inv opinion, jnst claims to the confidence of the pnblic as a valuable remedy incases of indigestion.” Rev. Wk. F. SaMfORD, [Formerly] President of Oak Bowery Fe male College. I »as suffering from chronic indigestion, or Dyspepsia. I tried the German Elixir, and found It the v c *ry thing I needed.” Rev. MARK S ANDREWS. Agent for thoTuskcgee Methodist Female College. 1 am prepared to apeak advisedly when I say. that In my opinion It is an invaluable Family Medicine answering fully the pur poses for which it is preBcrihod Rev D S DOUGLAS President of the Glennviile Female Col lege. R< commended for Sick Headache by Col. N J Scott. Auburn Ala. R« commended asasplcnded Family Med icine by Co! F W Dillard. Auburn Ala. Recommended for Dys|>epsia and Indlges tion bv Prof C C Richard#. A. M„ Wrlghts- boro. Ga. Numerous other t atimnniala might bo produced, bnt it is thought the above are sufficient to give confidence in this truly valuable medicine. Manufactured and sold by WM R JONES &, Co. Anhtirn Ala, For sale by Robt. BatteV. Rome Ga. Feb 27. 1865. ly. H Drtt. Smith&Wd oten AVING associated themselves in tho prac tice of Medicino and Surgery;, offer their services to the publio j Dr. Smith is prepared to treat any diseases of the Eye and Ear. Office on Broad St., one door below H. A. Smith’s | Boqk Store, Jan 23 '55, [1 y. These are pointed ont in THE MARRIED WOMAN'S PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION BY DR. A. M. MAURICEAU,* ROFESSOR Or DISEASES OP WOMEN. One Hundredth Edition (500,000) 18mo. pp. 250 [on riNE PAPER, EXTRA BINDING, $1,00] A standard work of established reputation found classed in the catalogues of the great trade sales in New York. Philadelphia, and other cities,and sold by the principal book sellers in the United States. It was first published in 1847, since which tinre FIYE HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES have been sold, of which there were up wards of One Hundred Thousand Sent by Hall. attesting the high estimation in which it is held as a reliable popular Medical BOOK FOB EYEBY FEMALE tbe author having devoted his exclusive at tention to the treatment of complaint? pecu liar to females, in respect to which he is yearly consulted by thousands, both in per son and by letter. Here every woman can discover,by com paring her own symptoms with those, de scribed. thy nature, character, causes oi, and the ptoper remedies foi, her corn paints. The wile about becoming a mother ha? of ten need of instruction and advice ofthe ut most importance to her future health, in respect to which her sensitiveness forbid- consnliing a medical gentleman; will find suen instrnction and advice, and also ex plain many symptoms which otherwise would occasion anxiety or alarm, as all the pecnliaritiesincident.to her situation are de scribed. How many aresnfieringfrom obstructions or irregularities peendar to thf female sys tem, which undermine the health, the ef fects of which they are ignorant, and for which their delicacy forbids seeking advice 1 May suffer from prolapsus uteri (failing of the womb), or from floor-albus (weakness, debility, ^-c.) Many re inconstant agony for many months preceding confinement.— Many have dificult if not dangerous delive ries, and slow and uncertain discoveries.— Some whose lives are hazarded daring sneb time, will each find in its pages the means of prevention, amelioration and relief. It is of conrse impracticable to convey ful ly the various subjects treated of, as they are of a nature strictly intended for the mar ried or those contemplating marriage. In consequence of tne univirsal populari ty of the work, e# evidenced by its extraor dinary sale, various impositions have been attempted, as well oi, booksellers as on the public, by imitations of title page, spnrions editions,and surreptitious infringements of copyright, and other devices and descriptions it has been found necessary, therefore, to CAUTION THE PUBLIC to bay no book unless the words *‘Dr. A. M. Maubiceau. J29 Liberty Street. N. Y.” on and tbe entry in the Clerk’s Office the back of) the title page; and buy onl of respectable and honorable dealer-*, send by mail ’ and address to Dr. A. M Maoriceau. &T Upon receipt of One Dollar, “ THE MARRIED WOMAN’S PRIVATE MED- IC-\L COMPANION” .a sent (mailed free) 'o any part o f ate United States, tbe Canadas and British Provinces. All letters must be post-paid and addressed to Dr- A. M, MaURICEAU, box 1224, New York City. Publishing Office, N*-. .29 Liberty Street, NewY&rk. AGENTS IN GEORGIA LEWelch, Albany : E J White, Milledgevtlle; Doyal k Fears, MeDonough; C Youngblood, Oglethorpe ; Wm Kay, Atlanta; Thos T Chris tian, Dalton ; Jones A Blakely and Richards, LaGrange ; W A Sc&ndrett; Griffin; J B Cnb- bedge, Savannah. March 6,1855 C CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, MATTIAGS, URTAIN goods in variety, Counterpanes, Sheetings and Hoosefarniahing Goods gen erally. A fine assortment at Dec 19. J. H. MeCLUNG k CO. Celebrated Family Ointment Is Mild, Safe, 'thorough and the greatat Extendi tUrns* dy ever used. It is composed of f'cgtlahlc Extracts end possesses power unequalled in the annals of Mediant for the cuts of litfiammatoru Discuses * It is universally acknowledged tobean infallible remedy, In every ease where it has been faithfully applied on the httmaii system, for proinottne Insensible Perspiration, ami is invaluable In ail dteea.se* of the flesh. Obstinate Ulcers, Old Bores, Chillbnun?. Sore Throat. Burns, Cuts, Cum neons Eruptions, Bore Nipples, Bore Bream, Ditrase* of the Eye, Ague in the Face, Rheumatic Pains, Contracted Cord*. Fain in the Side, Baek and other parts of the system, Scald Head, Bruises, Fresh Wounds, Piles, and every kind of sore containing the least particle of Inflammation, aw permanently cured by tills great remedy. HEALING VIRTUES. It is a fact, authenticated liere, as well aa all over the State, and indeed the whole western states, that Sloan’s Medicines have attained a wide spread celebrity, and re putation, to wbieh they nrc justly entitled by their ••healing Virtues," and powers. We are not among those who are prone to endorse every patent humbug that come* along, and in this instance have delayed our endorsement until we have been able to make assurance doubly sure, not only by testing them personally ourselves, but from tlut te*u- rnony of a numerous portion of the community livifcu around us.—flWool*Globe. April 111, 1650. ^ SLOAN’S Horse & Cattle Medicine. No Medicine in use has accomplished so many Eetra- rrdinary Cures, andgiven so Universal Satisfaction in every variety and stage of cJiseaae, or that has so extensive and rapid a sale aslloaOts Ointment and Condition Ponder. The Ointment i* swiftly superceding all other Ointments and Liniment*for the cure of Fresh Wounds, Gail* of aS kinds. Sprains, Bruiros. Cracked Heels. Ringbone^ Wind- galls, Poll Evil, Callous, Spavins, Sweeney, Fistula, Sit- fast, Strains, Lameness. Sand Cracks, Foundered Feet, Scratches or Greaee, Mange and Horse Distemper. The Condition Powder will! remove all inflamrnatfcx* and fever, purify the blood, loosen the skin, cleanse the water and strengthen every part of tbe body; and ha* proved a sovereign remedy for tbe following diseases: Founder, Distemper, Hide Bound, Loss of Appetite, la ward Strains, Yellow Water, Inflammation of tbe Eyes, Fatigue from bard exercise; also Rheumatism, (commonly railed stiff complaint.) which proves so fatal to many valu able horses in this country. It is also a safe and certaia remedy for Coughs and Colds, which generate so. many These remedies never injure', and always Cure, if tbedl sections ate followed. For further particulars and a multitude ot'Certificates a remarkable Charts, get Pamphlets of agents. W. B. SL0A3T, Grand Deoat. 41 Lois St.. Chicago. M HATS, and CAPS BOOTS and SHOES* F OR Ladies and Gentlemen's wear, of Teal Philadelphia manufacture, for saie by Dec 19. J. H. MeCLUNG k CO. FINE GOLD JEWELRY* CARD CASES. P ORTE MONAIES, Ladies Morocco k Velvet WORK CASES, a handsome variety, at deelS J. H. MeCLUNG k CO’S. Are You Insured? FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY. P, N. SHEIBLEY Rome, Georgia. FI It E INSURANCE fOUPiSY. Of the Valley of Virginia, at Winchester, Va. Capital $300,000. PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM PANY OF PHILADELPHIA. ORIGINAL CAPITAL $300,000. . Accumulated Capital $334 307. The rates of premium are as iow as a just re gard to mutual safety will allow. No effort will be spared on the part of the Agent, at all times, to protect the interests ‘oi those who, may patronize his Agency, and any information on the subjectwill be cheerfully giv en Upon application, in person,*or by letter. Jan. 16th ’55 1 y; fSTUOA^S’S, I NSTAN T ^RELIEF. ^5= E very person etivuia constantly keepon band for cases of sodden emergency, a bcttle of Sloan’s Instant relief It is the great In ernal and External remedy for the immediate cure of Colic, Heart burn, Sore Threat, Toothache Weakness of the back or Kidneys, Diarrhoea Dysentery, Cholera Morbus, all gammer com plaints, Sick Headache, Ague cake, Rheuma tism, Soreness in the Bone, Pain in the Limbs, Cramps and Spasms, Colds, Spinal complaints Swelled Joints, Sprains, Brnisesi, etc., and tot Cholera it is a superior Remedy for Horses akd Cattie, Sloan’s Distant Relief is truly a Great Remedy. Haifa 25 cent bottle of Sloan’s Instant Relief cures .a horse of colic in a few minuter. For bruises, strains, sprains and many other inju ries on horsey cattle and other animals, Sloan's Instant Relief seldom fails to afford immediate relief, and speedily effect a care. Many persons have been astonished to witness the rapid cure effected by the use of tbl» won derful medicine For sale in Home by ROBERT BATTEYt . _ Feb 6 6m A CURE FOR ALL- " ‘ Holloway’s Ointment, Citizens of the Union,— Yon have done me the honor as with and Voice, from one end of the Union to the other, o stamp the character of my Ointment with your approbation. It is scarcely two years since I made it known among yon, and already, it has obtained more celebrity than any other Med icine in so short a period* THOMAS HOLLOWAY CHARTER OAK tih Snsurann <£nmpa.t| HARTFORD, CONN. CHARTER PERPETUAL. $200,000 Capi- J tal, with a largo surplus. Securely invest ed, under the sanction and approval of the Comptroller of Publio Accounts, of the State of Connecticut. Officers and Directors. ALFRED GILL, President. JOHN L. BUNCE, Vice President JAMES C. WALKLEY, Secretary. Directors. Alfred Gill, William R. Cone, John L. Bunco, Nelson Hollister, James G. Bolles, Samuel Coit, John A. Butler, Daniel Phillips, Noah Wheaton, C. N. Humphrey. Board of Finance. George Beach, Esq., President Phoenix ^ank. D. F. Robinson, Esq., Presid’t Hartford Bank. Hon. Isaac Toney, late Attorney General U. S. S. B. BERRESFOKD, M. D.. Consulting Physician. Applications received by ^ . THOMAS J. PERRY, Agent Deo. 5, 1854. ly Rome, Ga. A. W. HARSHAW. SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTER rpENDERS hi? services to the Public in A his line of business. He flatter? himself that he will give full satisfaction to all who employ him. HOUSE and SIGN PAINTING will receive prompt attention. AH orders sent through the Post Office will be promptly attended to. Qc* 11,185* ASTONISHING CURE OF SORE LEGS AF TER NINE YEARS STANDING. C°Py of a Letter from Mr IT «/ Langley, of Huntsville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, tf - S, dated November, 1st, 1853: Read bis own Words* To Professor Hollbtcay, Sir, It is not my wish to become itOforlotn neither is this letter written for the meTe sake of writing, but to say, that your Ointment eared me of one-of the most dreadful cutaneons disea ses that flesh is heir to, and which was consider* ed by all who knew me, to be entirely beyond the reach oi medicine. For nine years I Wax afflicted with one of the most painfnl and trou blesome sore legs that ever fell to the lotof man; and after tryiD; every medicine I bad ever beard of, I resigned in despair all hope of bein'g coxed; but a friend brought me a couple of large pots , of your Ointment, which caused th4 Sores on my legs to heal, and I entirely regained mj health to niy agreeable surprise and delight; and to the astonishment of my friends. (signed) W J LANGLEY. AN EXTRAORDIN- . ARY CURE OF A BAD BREAST WHEN NEARLY AT THE POINT OF DEATH Copy of a Letter from Mr. R Durant,- New Or leans, November, 9tb, 1853, To Prof. Holloway, 38, comer of Ann and Nat* aau sts, N Y Dear Sir, -It is with heartfelt grnttitude I have to inform you that ly thff use of your Oint ment and Pills, the life of my wife has been sa ved. For seven years she had a bad breast, with ton running wounds, (not (if a cancerous nature) I was told that nothing could save her: she was then induced to use your Oint ment and Pills, when in the short Space of three months, they effected aperfret cure, to "the as tonishment of all who knew ns We obtained your Medicine from Messrs. Wright k Co., of Chartres-street, New Orleans. I send this from ‘‘Hotel des Prince?,” Paris, although I had writ ten it at New Orleans, before we finally left, at that time, not knowing your address at Ne< York. R DURANT. The Pills should be used Conjointly with th* Ointment in most of the following cases: Bad Breasts Bunions Chapped hands Fistnlar Gout Lumbago Piles Salt Rheum Sort Nipples Skin diseases Sore heads Wounds *\»*Sold at t*/e Establishment of Professor Holloway, 3^ Corner of Ann and Nassau Ste, NewYor..; also by all respectable Druggists ana sealers in Medicines throngbont th* Uni- tod States, in Pots, at 25cent, 62} cents, and $1 each. • Tob had Wholesale of the principal Drug Houses in the Union. There is a considerable saving by taking the larger sfoe?. N. B.—Directions for the guidance of patients ih every disorder are affixed to each Pot. . March 13. 1855. ly Bad Legs Bums Chilbiafns Contracted and Stiff Joints Glandular Swellings Rheumatism Scalds Sore throatt Scurveg Ulcers Black-smith Shop. W' ( ’HE Subscriber most kindly turns his thanks to the Citizens, of Rome and vicinity for tho very generous patronage extended to him during ths past year, and wonld inform them that he is prepared to carry on Blachssmithing in ths various branches also the 'building and repa x—- ingofWaggons and Carriages, and being * mnehinest can make and repair Machinery of all kinds. Wantedtwo Black Boys between t! • age of 15 and 18 as npprentioe?. j«n 9 ’55*1$ K, 8, SIMONS* ^inffisri' y‘- -; - ^ - - _