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Volume XXXIII.—No. 22.
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i il,i> .. Adventures fit Gerard,
y the I.ION KILLER."
I // nf ttmonff the Xutivcs of Constantine.
r* lV rc turn to Africa. I was attached
Government Office. and was therefore
M to give up my old quarters at Guelma
:,wt Constantine.
i i- ,,'irt of the country some tribes still
t ifou «« i* »'S bt «Hed. by nsa.nU
' * I that is far superior to every
and those that engage in it play
r v v stake.-. They go in a body of thir-
f(,„ : tv men to find the lion in his lair, and
l, him until lie comes out, not to flee, but
thedisturhers of his rest. The Arabs
In in a body, and when the lion is within
1 ,,f their., they fire all at once, but in
| j |hit had-storm of lead, eight times
V t iY ten the animal is not killed at the
i Judies on his foes, and thrashing a-
living mass, dies under many blows,
Ksaavcnged , ,
I* lotilh of * onstantine. when a lion bas
■ ,particular section of the country for
l mr , mil has apparently fixed himself
i, neighboring mountain, thepeo-
,■ rth to give him battle. The clay is
dr. mm in authority, and a given
. .jpnated for the meeting. The horsc-
k iln ir position on the plain at the base
'n, and the footmen, in companies
severe losses. I told them it was very easy; that
when the lions came to me I waited for them,
and when they did not, I went to them. They
replied, that in that case the lions at Guelma
were good-natured.
I aought the opportunity to join in a hunt,
and give the incredulous natives a proof that
the Frenchmen were better hunters than Arabs
could ever hope to be. The task wonld be an
easy one here, as I would have a comparative
ly open couutry, and daylight in which to ac
complish that which I had often done in the
dark forest, and so I sent for my arms that I
had left at Constantine, and went down to pay
a visit to thejZinouls that inhabit the country
around Mount Zerazer, a place constantly fre
quented by lions. For some days after my
arrival, a drizzling rain obscured the moun
tains, and I remained in my tent, occupied
with the duties of the government that had
brought me from Constantine. On the first of
February, two fractions of the tribe Seguia
came in to join the chase that was to take place
ou the morrow.
I directed them to detail men enough to
hunt the woods through with the early light,
ami whenever they should find that the lion
was marked down, they should give a signal
by lighting a fire to serve as a rallying point
The remainder of the day I spent iu going
over the mountain, so as to hare a perfect
knowledge of the country. I found the hills
to be long and precipitous, with the eastern
side falling abruptly ofiT, and the western cut
up with gullies and copse-wood.
The next day,was clear, and a tropical sun as
it rose, glinted on a broad sheet of snow that
had robed the hills ou yesterday. At three
o'clock in the morning the village was awake
for the foray, the simple breakfast had teen
eaten, and the men of the tribe were scouring
their arms, or girding up their loins for the
Dogs barked, cattle lowed, the wo-
jMintain
itirs. climb tlie liill towards the lions lair 1 combat. _
f ail hurrahs. At tbs first cry, tho lion, men called, and shout answered to shout, and
j, nut an adult, or the lioness, if she is ! neigh to neigh, as the swarthy riders, one by
Ring, comes boldly out of the cover
jmiio nci's the action.
chance it is mi old lion that they have
the awaken* from hi* lethargic slumbers
grit sound, and yawning, stretches him-
lazy dog that lias been awakened
Thru catching the full cry that
|«iih the morning wind, and knowing
i own experience, or by family tradi-
meaningaf the tumult, he rubs liim-
Ltsard and forward against a tree,
L- from time to time to wrinkle his broad
)S
one swung themselves iuto the saddle, and the
whole party swooped oat of the inclosurc ou
the open plain, and sped forward to the moun
tain. By my side rode Amar-bcn-Taieb, the
Sheik of the Oulcd Sassi, and Mohammed-ben
Ghencm, the Sheik of Oulcd-Acbour, who
were each to command their respective tribes
for the day, while the whole force was under
my general direction.
\Vc rode for an hour along the base of the
bills towards the south, until we saw a column
of smoke rising slowly from a rock like a sen-
.-raise his tawny mane, ever and nnon tinel. As we approached, we saw the Arabs
- ap his head and catching the tainted shaking their burnous—this was the signal
Sntiirs among the underwood. Then that they had found a lion. Seeing a native
ili quits the cover, and selecting some keeping watch at a little distance from the fire
iiiik that overlooks the country, and on the ridge ot' the hill, f directed my steps
skrnce he can watch the tactics of his i to him. and as I followed the direction of his
k. he stretches himself down, and ex- i hand that lie silently pointed to the eaitli, 1
[the approaching hordes that the mists I saw the fresh tracks of three lions.
[r morning half conceal. It is said that sin once acknowledged is half
[ Arab who first sees him calls out: pardoned. If so, ’tis fortunate for me, for at
- he goes.” The call given by one man that moment I was proud when I saw in the
nidst of so many cries and hurrahs, is 1 snow, on one side, the trail of three lions, and
[tad understood by all. The cries are j on the other forty men armed to the teeth.—
s if by magic, and thereafter it is on- | And I was pleased when I overlooked the as-
iceof the lord of the mountain that is semblagc not to find one among the multitude
era wing all the rest. ! dressed like myself. There was nothing so
Igroups of Arabs who are within sight neat as thespahi uniform I wore, or the poui-
.. a halt, and gaze in silence upon the a rd that glittered at iny belt, my only defense
i Ids throne of rock, and those that are in the hand to hand conflict that was always
eff hasten to where they can see him. : likely to occur.
l.iivs a long silence. The Arabs ex- j The Arab who had at first pointed out to
|tbcir guns, and renew their primings, i nc the tracks, had followed me in silence as 1
> 1; u with his huge paw combs out his j traced their course. In turning my head, I
».| makes his morning toilette. Final- noticed on his countenance a mocking nir that
Utah tomes out from one of the groups, seemed to say : “ There are three; how do
j you like that my fine fellow »”
■1 know us, or you would not rh- ••They are young,” I said. “I wish they
hid there. Rise and fly, for we are of |, a( j been old ones."
tribe, mid 1 am so and so, son of such i ••Jle made a wry fnee, and went back to tell
wT’ _ | the parly wliat I said. Having reached a
. a «bo lias probably stripped the skin j plateau, I discovered a resting place that the
cm a native while talking just such i; ous bad quitted only a short time, and tlieu
scarcely regards the speaker, j they appeared to have entered a copse near by.
Incurs to smooth down his face with i that seemed a very suitable place in which
•• atni make himself handsome. | they might lay concealed,
toother oral or steps out from the r:i nks, l" ordered tlie two tribes to follow the crest
always at a prudent distance, and j 0 f the rocks that formed a sort of rampart to
oilier oration, which falls alike un-; the Zerazer country, as far as the last rock
Alter this come the usual epithets of; that overlooked the plain. Having reached
riitian. and Infidel, and every one the northern point, they were to sweep the
dshouts until there is such a tumult [two slopes of the hills—the tribe of Ouled
i niiisguiled with tho profanation of Sassi, the better hunters, the western slopes,
where I supposed the lions were concealed,
and the Ouled-Achour, the eastern slope. Each
tribe was to detail two men to follow the ridges,
to regulate the progress of the hunt, and some
sentinels to communicate with me, and the
whole of the force was to march towards the
south, making a great noise, but firing no gun.
In cases the lion should show themselves, the
cries were to cease, and the burnous of the
videttes to be waved.
. Having regulated the operations of the hunt-
»iblo rocks. Ou every side are ers, I took iny seat on a rock on the plateau.
, sml groaus, and menaces, ns with j die numerous tracks of lions beneath the thin
[ r v«l carriage the lion slowly marches I SI10 , T making me believe that this was their cus-
1 skill j tomary path. Having placed my two followers
eery, teeing tho chase approach put [ m , a rock where they could see everything
la movement. They wheel and J without being exposed to danger, I placed my
| tVir burnous, and brandishing two rifles by my side, and patiently awaited
- the tramp of feet, the ncigli-j, |, e resu it. Soon the northerly wind bore to
I ' • .a 1 the battle cry of the tribe, , nv cars a long hurrah from the ridge of the
liiiis, and fixed my attention ou the sentinels
posted on the different eminences withiu sight.
Then came the cry : "There he goes,” repeat
ed from lip to lip, now faint, and now clear,
so that there was no mistake, the lion was
■swat, rises from the ground, lushes
■ silk Us flaii-like tail, mid marches
Itoies, and the battle is begun that
ira inure than one mountain slope bc-
1 -Haters see again their douars..
- n walks calmly down the hill, the
. 4y us best they may ; the bolder
[titieat iu order towards the plain,
t korsemeu arc waiting to cover their
Vuc, who have only come that they
Icysc were there, arc perched in trees
-
■
rut aimie for the combat. Sudden
*c lhit a moment before were ilv-
r nndtUads, come to a halt, with di-
sod quivering ears, while the
| • of the lion rolls down the hill;
i hi. wind, and stand shivering with
t 'ion, seeing the crowds that arc
ia. lit. down to keep the advantage
lotion, and refuses to advance,
w and provocation are disregarded
stronger must be tried to make
The hunters consult, ami hesitate,
at sti old man steps out. who, if he
mi wounded on some former battle,
|Lu some relative to revenge, and lie
|Vmcn—all of you who care for your
your families, or your heads, can go
tents."
Wh there are a great many who val-
| necessaries of life, and would much
be safely under their tents, yet no
». The Arab who would leave at
fincnt. would be dishonored forever.
• in then takes a few steps in advance,
throws back his burnous, and after
s for about five minutes, fires. The
' nipping along wide of the mark,
*■ saw thoroughly indignant, springs
^'•Wno longer walks, but charges
[->(fihe Arabs is immediate and
: Sets of those posted in the trees
^ at him in his pursuit, the cav-
***«• and the lion crouches down
‘•'7-unlucky wight, whose legs were
“ k »> his fears, under his gigantic
shot, and another charge, un-
•o Eniiing himself fatigued by this
1 ®*ie of warfare, takes a position
* Mt quit but with his life.
'*• attention to the balls and insults
at him from a distance, but
tr owJ gradually approaches, when
shoulder the long lines of Arabs
J P to closer quarters, while the snort-
arc following close behind, when
-- nro all leveled at the one target,
•' ; finds his enemy within reach,
prodigiuus bound at the living
- belch forth their flame and
--•'Mhc canopy of smoke that hangs
too royal beast rages and tears.
horses, aud dies like a king, as
s hot Among tin* Lions of
. ZaBazeB.
'•ccn sent ou duty to the south of
''MCooiUntine, in the letter part
of . January, 1848, I had nightly
* or,e * of the chase, like the one I
««»y a remark upou my
, ’ 'o' 1 fi*mc of which had come
’*od Hone, and which the good-
coming.
1 waited for about an hour, listening for
some other call or sign, to know what was pass
ing. when agazellc appeared on the ridge of the
little plateau. She looked over her shoujder,
and then dashed down, and passing within
ten feet of the place where I stood without
noticing me, was immediately lost to sight. 1
looked the way she came, to see the meamug
of her flight, aud heard the rolling of stones
and heavy steps on the other side of the ridge,
and at once recognized the step of a lum that
had been separated from his companions, and
was coming directly towards me. I was con
cealed behind a little bush by the same moun
tain path the gazelle had followed, and I expect
ed he would come out close by me. ime
waitiug with my gun to my shoulder for his
appearance, a loud scream came to urn from
behind, and turning round. I saw the lion
had passed me out of sight, and was stand-
mg at the foot of the rock, gazing up at my
two nrmor-bearers, who were in the anticipa-
tion of immediate death.
The distance was about forty paces, and I
fired without hesitation, aiming for the shoul
der. Tlie lion fell at the report of my gun,
but immediately regained his feet, when anoth
er ball struck him iu the side.. He gave one
roar that threw tho two Arabs into convulsions
of fear, and then sprang over a sheer precipice
of fifty feet in height with a single bound, and
the dark ravine below received his last strug-
8 The Ouled Sassi had reached the ridge over
looking the plateau, at the moment I fired roy
first shot, and had seen the lion make his grand
leap into the Hades below. They came run
ning along the rocks, leaping like chamois
from ledge to ledge, and I had great difficulty
iu preventing them from going into the ravine
iu search of the wounded beast, who would
have made bloody work in that narrow gorge,
if by chance he had a moment’s breath to spare,
I had hardly reloaded my rifle, when the
sentinels called out as loud as they could yell:
••Two lions are up in front of tho Ouled-Ach-
was within thirty paces, when I arose with my
gun to my shoulder, and then halted. She
gave an anxious glance over the shoulder, and
then showed me her teeth, hissing like a cat,
and tossing her bead. I took aim at her shoul
der, and fired. With the explosion of the gun,
she doubled np like a snake, and then, with
all her strength, bounded at me, but before
she could make a second leap, my remaining
ball struck her in the neck, and she fell dead.
The Arabs came running from every side at
my double shot, and when they saw the dead
lioness at my feet, they knelt one by one, to
kiss the hand which bad given them a lesson
never to be forgotten. ,
In January. 1850, I was summoned by the
same people to come to tbeir help against the
mighty—as two lions bad emigrated from
Aurcs, and since their arrival, there bad been
nothing but rapine and vexation of spirit.
The morning after I reached the Zerazer, I
was standing on the high plateau of the moun
tain, while ten Arabs beat up the ridge on one
side, and ten on the other, having agreed to
come together on the highest point of the range.
The trackers on the northerly side found
nothing but old spoors snowed under, but their
comrads, more fortunate, came upou the very
lair of the lions. Astonished at being awak
ened at so unseasonable an hour, they got up
from their beds, and finding the prudent Arabs
had placed themselves beyond all reach, they
took to another cover, grumbling very much
in their own language at this annoyance.
The Shick of the Seguiaus who was with
me iu the hunt, and came up to tell me what
had been discovered, said that the lions were
brothers, and that one seemed to protect the
other, and was constantly showing fight. We
started off, but did not reach tbeir lair until tbc
afternoon. The Arabs, who were standing
sentinel around, told tne that they were still
there, and that one had showed himself several
times outside of the bushes as though anxious
for revenge. After having placed the Arab
bureau, who bad accompanied me, iu a place
of safety, I ordered all the natives to leave and
keep out of sight, retaining oue near me to
carry my arms. The ruse succeeded admira
bly.
The moment that the Arabs disappeared be
hind the rocks on the brow of the bill, a lion
showed himself on the edge of the copse, and
after looking all around him, and seeing me
alone with only a single man behind me, lie
catne directly towards me. After him, his
brother came out of the copse, aud followed
ou about fifty steps behiud, both marching
boldly to the place where I was posted, carry
ing their heads high in the air.
1 had taken my scat on a knoll which over
looked the place, and that was easily attaina
ble by ledges of rock in front, that sloped np
to where 1 sat. The Arab was behind me
holding my Lepage gun, that 1 had cocked aud
iut into his bauds, with strict injunctions to
and it to me the moment I had fired my two
other shots. I held my Dcvisine rifle to my
shoulder, awaiting the action of iny foes.
The first lion came on without halting, until
he reached the lowest step of rock, aud bad
leaped upon it; he then turned an instant to
look for his comrade. This movement present.
ed his shoulder to me. and without waiting an
instant, I fired. He fell at the shot, struggled
to rise, and fell again. He bad both shoulders
broken.
The second lion, hearing the report of my
gun. and seeing the full of his comrade, hound
ed forward, roaring in his loudest tones, his
mane and tail waving from side to side in bis
rapid course. As lie passed his brother, he
paused for a second, as if to inquire what was
the matter, but that halt was fatal to him, for
at that
with this inundate, she followed them, down
stairs to tbc dinner-room, where a splendid
wedding breakfast had been laid,'to save trou
ble and hurry on the morrow. To her surprise,
tie fellows, eight in number when assembled,
— seated themselves and prepared to make a
good meal. They ordered her to get them
out wine, and to cut her own wedding cake
for them ; and tlieu, seated at the head of the
table, site was compelled to preside at this ex
traordinary revel.
They ate and drank, laughed and joked;
and Adelaide quick of ear and eye, bad thus
time to study, in her quiet way, the figures
and voices of the whole set.
When the repast was ended, and the plate
was transferred to a sack, they prepared to
depart, whispering togther, and glancing at
the young lady. For the first time Adelaide’s
courage gave way, aud she trembled ; but it
was uot a consultation against her; they toid
her that they did u it wish to harm her—that she
was a ‘jolly weuch, reg’lar game,” aud they
wouldn't hurt her, but that she must swear uot
to give an alarm until 9 or 10 next day, wben
they should be off all safe. To this she was.
of course, obliged to assent, and then they
all insisted on shaking bauds with her. She
noticed, during this parting ceremony, that
one of the rutfiaus had ouly three fingers on
bis left hand.
Alone iu the despoiled room Adelaide, faint
aud cxhaiftted, awaited the first gleam of
daylight—then, os the robbers did not return,
she stole up to her room, undressd and fell iu
to a disturbed slumber. Tbe consternation of
the family next morning might be imagined ;
and Adelaide’s story was still more astounding
than the fact of the robery itself. Police was
scut for from London, and they, guided by
Adelaide’s lucid description of her midnight
guests, actually succeeding in capturing every
oue of the gaug. who the young lady had no
difficulty iu identifying aud swearing to, the
“three lingered Jack” being the guiding clew
to the discovery. The stolen property was
nearly all recovered, aud the old rector always
declared, aud with truth, that he owed his life
to the self-possession and judgment of his el
dest daughter.
at that instant my second bullet passed through
bis body just behind his shoulder. He fell by
the side of the first victim, hut recovering him
self in a trice, made a wonderful bound that
carried him to the very rock on which I was
sitting.
1 snalobed the other gun from the trembling
Arab, and before the liou could make another
leap, which infallibly would have hurled him tip-
on me a bullet had passed through his brain. The
muscles of bis face quivered, his great hands
-radually relaxed their hold-of ,Ko-*>«lr. and
ac fell back dead.
The remaining ball gave tbe coup de grace
to the wounded animal that had been first shot,
and the greatest hunt that bad ever gathered
on the Ztrazer was ended.
Tbe day after, the officers of the garrison
at Constantiue feasted on lions’ meat, while
the mess-room was hung with the beautiful
robes of the fallen kings.
'L»ii on a pile of hutnau flesh, ° U -pj, cra wa s no time to lose; the lion I had
it poss
U_ ln * n > alone, in the night time.
CLl lu ;**?•“' ul ‘"“«l that receives twen-
^ 1 *“• body without being killed,
a, a ** bunt with horsemen at our
'•optu day, never lets ns off without
shot could not well get out of the ravine, even
if alive, and so wo all rushed off, pell mell, on
the scent. When we reached 4m.slope of the
raountaiu, we found the Onled-Achour bad fled
from tbeir foe. and the lions could “owbere be
found, though wo spent the whole day in the
search. *
On the next morning it rained, and wewatch-
ed with anxious eyes, all day. the 8 ®“. d
through the curtains of our tents, i nc tot-
lowing morning.howerer^ne out^ ^ £
frig tlic same platesu a. before, and mounted
view. 1 From'Imre I s^alion^comi^down
A midnight Adventure.
A striking instance of self command, by a
lady whose fears must have been powerfully
excited, aud whose life of afllucncc had prob
ably never before given her nerves any severer
test than is incident to the vexations of domes
tic cares, is given in Chambers’Journal of last
month. We copy the adventure premising,
by way of explanation, that the lady was the
daughter of a rector residiug iu a quiet Eng
lish country village,—aud was upon the eve
of marriage:
"The wedding day was to be on the mor
row of that on which our adventure happened.
Grand preparations were made for the wed
ding ; and the rector’s fiue old plate, and the
costly gifts of tho bride wero discussed with
pride aud pleasure at the Hare and Hounds,
in the preseuce of some strangers, who had
come down to a prize fight which had taken
place in the neighborhood.
That night, Adelaide, who occupied a sepa
rate room from her sister, sat up late—long
after all the household had retired to rest. She
had a long interview with her father, and had
been reading a chapter to which he had direc
ted her attention aud since had packed up her
jewels, Ac. She was consequently still dress
ed when the church clock tol'ed midnight. As
it ceased, she heard a low noise like that of a
file ; she listened, but could distinguish noth
ing clearly. It might have boeu made by one
c f tlie servants still about, or perhaps it was
only the creaking of the old trees. She heard
nothing hut the sighing of the winter winds
for mam- minutes afterwards. House break
ers were mere myths iu primitive Thydon. and
the bride elect without a thought of fear re
sumed her ocupation. She was gaziug on a
glittering set of diamonds, destined to be worn
at the wedding, when her bed-room door soft
ly opened. She turned, looked np, and be
held a man with a black mask, holding a pis
tol in his hand, standing before her.
Sbo did not scream, for her first thought
was for her father, whoslcpt in the next room,
and to whom any sudden alarm might be death,
for he was olu, feeble, aud suffering from heart
complaint. She confronted the robber boldly,
and addressed him iu a whisper: ’lou are
come’ she said, "to rob us. Sparc your soul
the awlul crime of murder. My father sleeps
in the next room and to be startled from Ins
sleep would kill him. Make no uoise, I beg
The fellow was astonished aud cowed. ‘We
won’t make no noise,” he replied suddenly
"if you give us everything quietly."
Adelaide drew back and let him take her
jewels- not without a pang, for they were pre
cious love gifts, remarking at the same time,
that more masked ruffians stood at the half-
opened door. As he took the jewel-case and
watch from the table, and demanded her purse
she asked him if he intended to go into her
father’s room. She received asurly affirmative.
"He wasn’t going to run the risk and leave
half the tin behindShe propped instantly
that she would go herself, saying: "I will
bring you whatever you wish, and you may
euard me thither, and kill me if I play false
to you ” The fellow consulted his comrades,
and after a short parley, they agreed to the
proposal; and with a pistol pointed at her head,
the dauntless girl crossed the passage, and
entered the rector's room. A ery gently she
stole across tbe chamber, and reinoviug his
purse, watch, keys, and desk, gave them up
to the robber who stood at the door. 1 be old
man slept peacefully and calmly, thus guarded
by his child, who softly shut the door, and de
manded if the robbers were not satisfied.
The leader replied that they should be when
they bad got the show of plate spread out be
low, but they couldn’t let her out of sight, and
that she must go with them, In compliance
Wliy People Driuk,
Air. A. drinks because his doctor has recom
mended him to take a little.
Air. B. because his doctor ordered him not,
and he hates quackery.
Air. C. takes a drop because he’s wet.
Air. D. because lie’s dry.
Air. E. because he feels somelhiug rising in
his stomach.
Air. F. because he feels a kind of sinking in
his stomach.
Air. G. because lie’s going to see a friend off
to Oregon.
Air. 11. because he’s got a friend come home
from California-
Alr. I. because he’s so hot. '
Air. J. because he’s so cold.
Mr. K. because he likes to "smile.”
Mr. 1j. because he’s got a pain in his head.
Mr. Al. because he’s got a pain iu his side.
Air. N- because he's got a pain in his back.
Air. O. because he’s got a pain in his chestj
Air. 1’. because lie’s got a pain all over him.
Air. Q. because he feels light aud happy.
Air. R. because he feels heavy and miserable.
Mr. 8. because he’s married.
Air. T. because ho isu’t.
Mr. U. because lie expects soon to be.
Air. V. because he likes to see his friends
around him.
Mr. \V. because he's got no friends, and en
joys u glass by himself.
Air. X. because his uncle left him a legacy.
Mr. Y. because his aunt cut him off with a
shilling.
.Mr. /,. (We should be happy to inform our
readers what Air. Z.'s reasons are for drink
ing, hut ou putting the questiou to him, he was
found to he too drunk to answer.)
From Africa.
A writer on board tbe U. S. flagship Cum
berland, iu a letter from Porto Praya to the
Boston Courier, trives an interest description
of Benguela and the couutry adjacent. oc„
guela is the capital of the Portuguese province
of the same name, and contains about 2d0t) in
habitants, of whom 100 are whites, or of mix
ed blood, and the rest pure blacks.
The country abounds in game, and the riv
er swarms with crocodiles and hippopotami,
while twenty miles iu the interior, lions, tigers
and elephants are to he found. During the
stay of the Cumberland at Benguela, a party
of natives from the interior arrived, laden with
elephant's tusks aud gum copal. They are
described us being tall aud erect* aud soluc of
them good looking, aud of graceful carriage ;
hut they were all miserably dirty aud emaciat
ed, and nearly—some of them quite—without
clothing. They exchange their ivory aud gum
with the Portuguese for coarse cotton cloth,
some old coudeuiued government muskets,
coarse graiued powder, aud a tew bottles ot
rum—the Portugese getting the best of tbe
bargain ; aud they were again fleeced by the
women of nearly all they obtuiued, save tbe
rum, which they took good care to drink at
once. The writer describes a native village
which he visited, where there was such danc
ing, jumping and shouting among the natives,
iu honor of the Americans, that they seemed
to be so mauy maniacs.
i'ue Cumberland remained two days at the
mouth of the Cougo river, sending a boat up
the river to look for slavers, but fiudiug none.
Several American slavers had lately made their
escape with full ca.gos ot slaves—among them
brig Charlotte, with 3d0; the Ellen with 300,
anil the yacht Wanderer, Capt. Corrie, with
350; but unluckily they were just too late.
One Week Later from Europe.
ARKIVAI. OF THE ASIA.
Some Circular*, Report a Slight Decline in
u Cotton.
New York, Feb. 7.
The steamship Asia, from Liverpool, with
dates to Saturday, Jan. 22, has arrived, after
boisterous passage.
Commercial News.
Liverpool Cotton Mai Ice t.—The sales of cot
ton for the week reached 44,000 bales, of which
speculators took 500 bales, and exporters 3,500
bales. There is some little discrepancy in the
circulars—some state Uplands had declined
1-164; others that Alokile and Uplands had
slightly declined ; and again, that the market
defied with a declining tendency. The sales
Friday were 6,000 bales, dosing dull. The fol
lowing are the authorised quotations:
Fair Orleans 7j4. Fair Alobiles 74, Fair Up
lands 6 13-1 lid., AliddlingOrleans OJA, Atiddlin;
Alobile 6 11-lCd., Aliddling Uplands 6 9-164
Tlie stock of cotton in port was 346,000
bales, of which 272,000 hales were American.
Stale oj 'Crude.—Alanchcster advices were
favorable; cloths were Arm ; hut little enquiry
existed for yarns, and prices were weak.
Havre Cotton Market.—Orleans Tres Ordi
narie quoted at 97 francs, and the market dos
dull. Sales of the week 0,500 bales.
London Market.—Aloncy was reported
some circulars decidedly more stringent, and
in others unchangc4 Consols were quoted at
95 L The bullion in the Bank of England had
decreased £6,000. The Barings, in their pro
duce circular, report the sugar market
Liverpool General Markets.—Flour dull, and
quotations nominal. Wheat inactive, with
declining tendency. Corn quotations barely
maintaine4 Pork firm, and all qualities slight
ly advance4 Bacon heavy. Lard dull, at 56s.
Sugar firm. Coffee steady. Naval stores firm
Rice unehange4
General Ncw».
The steamship Fulton, with accounts front the
United States to the 8th of January, reached
Havre on the 21st
The growing confidence in the continuance
peace had caused a partial revival in Paris
llourse.
The death of the King of Naples had been re
ported, but it was discredite4
The Austrian loan of six millions sterling had
been announce4
The latest correspondence from the continent
states that confidence in the continuance of
peace is losing ground.
Warlike preparations are continued in France.
It is reported that an offensive and defensive
alliance has been concluded between France and
Sardinia.
It is said that Great Britain has resolved to
protect her interests in Mexico.
The Swiss National Council had voted fiv
hundred thousand ]>oun4s sterling to immedi
ately convert all the public guns into the per
cussion principle.
Austrian troops are pouring into Lombardy
but no outbreaks are announced.
Many steamers for transports are preparing
for sea, in France.
Latest From Hayti,
Boston, Feb. 7.—Intelligence from Hav
to the I6th January has been received. The
revolution has extended to all parts of the em
pire, and Solonque been defeated on land and
at sea. At St. Alarks there has been severe-
fighting with considerable loss of life. The
imperial fleet had taken refuge at Port Au
Prince, but it was thought Solouque’s retreat
had been cut off. His coffee had all been
seized and sold at auction.
Congressional.
Washinutox Feb. 7.—In the Senate to day
the Agricultural College bill was passed; and
District of Columbia affairs discussed.
In the House, the Senate resolutions were
passed re-fending to the State of Georgia and
Tennessee tlie amounts expended in the Indian
War.
Resignation of Hon. Jolin Forsyili
Washington, Feb. 7.-—Air. Forsyth his re
signed his mission in Alcxico. It is understood
that Gen. has assured him that the admin
istration expresses full saiinfu-iion :ii his course
in Alexico.
From the Fulaski Times.
The .Heeling on Saturday,
It will be seen by reference to another col
umn. that a meeting of our citizens was held
on Saturday last, and a delegation of twenty-
fire appointed to the meeting, of the friends of
the Fort Valley Sc Brunswick Railroad, to be
held in Perry on the 16th inst. AVe trust
that the friends of this enteprise in Pulaski
anil elsewhere, will enter into this matter at
once, with spirit and determination, for we re
gard the Fort Valley & Atlantic Railroad os
the only foundation upon which we can rea
sonably have a hope for Railroad facilities. It
is, therefore, important that exertions, com
mensurate with the magnitude of the enter
prise. he made by those interested in it. We
feel confident that the tbiug is practicable,
and if the friends of the road wilj grasp the
menus which they can command, it will suc
ceed. aud that top, at no very remote period.
The importance and benefits of the road are
incalculable, and will add largely to the pop
ulation and wealth of the counties of Houston,
Pulaski, Wilcox, Irwin, Coffee, and the other
counties throngb which it may run, besides.af
fording advantages and benefits, of vast im
portance. to'Columbus and to the people on
the Aluscogee and South Western Railroads,
by bringing them nearer Savannah, and also
by giving them a choice of two seaports—Sa
vannah and Brunswick. And wc venture tbc
prediction, if built, the Road will be second to
none iu the State in the profits aud dividends,
which it will declare. AVe look to the meet
ing. at Perry, with much interest, and hope it
will give such energy to the enterprise that
will result in its ultimate success.
Wc regret to hear that a gentleman of this
city, of distinguished literary and scientific
attainments, one who bears a venerated name,
and whose genius and science has given an
important improvement to the cities of tbe U-
nited States, has been so far bewildered in the
mazes of Spirituajisut as to believe that he is
wrongly mated with an amiable and devoted
wife, aud has found his spiritual affinity with
another young lady. As we have been infor
med. the wile, though heart-broken by the
development, and having oue child, has assen
ted to the request pf her husband for a sepa
ration, and be bas gone to Indiana to procure
a divorce in order that he may marry ins new
affinity, who, we believe, is, like his wife, a
lady of intelligence, amiability, and irreproach
able in character.—Boston Traveller, 29lb.
A New National Democratic Paper.
Washington, Feb. 7.—It is stated that Messrs,
Forsyth and Pryor are about to take charge of
a National Democratic journal in New York,
with a capital of $1,000,000.
Deatli of Benjamin T. Brantley.g
Air. Benjamin T. Brantley, died near Fort
Scott, Kansas Territory, on the 13th ult., aged
about twenty-two years. Air. B., says an
obituary notice of the deceased, was born in
Augusta, on the 4th of December, 1836, grad
uated at Mercer University in 1855, studied
law, and had made his arrangements to enter
upon the duties of bis profession within a
month from the time he was smitten down by
disease.
Washington A Hairs.
Washington, Feb. 5.—A caucus of Dem
ocratic members of Congress was held last
night, and about fifty were present. The pro
posal to provide for the payment of tbe matu
ring Treasury notes, and to make a large re
duction in governmental expenses, were fa
vorably discussed by the Hon. A. H. Stephens
and other Southern members.
Tbe Pennsylvanian Democrats held a sepa
rate meeting and resolved to sustain the Pre
sident's policy of specific duties, and refused
to be controlled by the action of the caucus,
Burning a Negro at tlie Slake,
A correspondent of the Ataysville Eagle
gives the following particulars of the recent
burning of a negro at Troy, Ky., for the mur
der of his master:
Ou New Year’s day, the annual negro sales
took place at Troy, the couuty seat, and there
was quite a collection of people there; every
thing weut on smoothly until about 3 o'clock
in the evening, when Air. James Calaway, a
brother-in-law of the deceased, mounted upon
an old goods-box before a store door, and ad
dressed the people for about fifteen minutes.
He said if the mass of the people felt as he did,
and would do tbeir duty, which he believed
they would, that they would take the black
murderer out of jail, and burn him at the
stake, in the presence of all tbe negroes that
were there, to set an example before them,
and show them what will be the result of all
such conduct if there should ever be such a-
gain. Then he closed by saying, “AH that
feel as I do, will follow me.” He then leaped
from tbe stand, aud there was a general shout
given, and he led the way to the jail, and nine-
tenths of the multitude following. On arri
ving at the jail, they found the Sheriff and
Jailor, who did all they could to suppress the
mob, but all to no purpose.
They now mustered some 800 or 1000 strong.
They then commenced with sledge hammers,
crow-bars and axes, and in about an hour en-
eutered the jail and brought forward their
victim (the negro murderer. They marched
him to the center of the jail yard, drove down
a large stake and chained him, in an erect po
sition, hand and feet fast to the stake. There
was an abundance of shavings and fine split
wood piled around him—this consumed some
half hour. During this time the negro talked
to tbe negroes that gathered round him. He
told them that he had a good master, and that
he was always treated too well and given too
many liberties, and for them to take warning
in time and never do as he bad done. Then
the torch was applied, and he seemed to be
entirely indifferent about it until the flames
began to burn as high as his knees. Then he
began to twist and snort and groan, and in
about a minute more he commenced to scream.
He gave some of the most hideous screams
that I ever beard come from any human be
ing.
I could not stand to see any more and left.
When I left the flames were burning as high
as his head. I was only a spectator, took no
hand either for or against. I think that there
were some 1500 to 2000 people to witness this
dreadful scene, and 200 or 300 negroes.
W. S. * C. II. Thomson's
New Skirts for 1859.
THE INDESTRUCTIBLE
DOUBLE EXTENSION SKIRT,
W»TH PATENT EYLETS FASTENING,
MADE WITHOUT SEWING.
Universally pronounced '"the most perfect Skirt ev
er made."
THE
GOSSAMER EXPANSION,
The lightest and most graceful Skirt ever produced.
THE
PICCOLO M I N I.
By means of cliiops—this beautiful and economi
cal garment can be taken to pieces, washed, and put
together again at pleasure.
All of the above have Thomson’s celebrated pa
tent Watch Spring Bustle, and are stamped with our
name and trade mark (the crown )
For sale by the principal retailers everywhere.
W. H. A C. II. Til0.11 WOIY,
233 Bkoadwat, New York.
feb 8—6t
NEW
DEPARTMENT.
MACON, GEORGIA.
FAMILY (tR(J VBR Y
AND
HOUSE KEEPING GOODS.
I HAVE now open at the store, second door above
the Manufacturers’ Sauk, in Cherry Street, for
the inspection of the Ladies and Gentlemen of the
city of Macon, and its vicinity, a Stock of
Family Groceries, A House Keep-
iug I'truHilt,
unequalled for variety iu this city. I name in part
—first for the Ladies:
100 boxes assorted Candies,
100 ** French Grape Fruit,
25 44 44 Chrystalized Fruit,
10 44 44 Cherries in Sugar,
10 cases 44 Brandy Cherries,
10 44 44 Brandy Peaches,
10 44 Fresh Peaches,
10 44 44 Oysters,
10 44 44 Lobsters,
10 44 assorted Pickles,
Catsups, Sauces and Spices in variety.
Gentlemen will fiud at this store a tine assortment
of Tobacco, Segars, and other things that “»dd to
the feast of reason aud How of soul.”
To the Farmers.
Would be happy lo show you many desirable
Goods iu your line, which call and see for your
selves.
BACON on hand, some of the finest old Hams it
Shoulders.
In prices. I adopt the motto, a nimble sixpence
better than a slow shilling.
feb 8—4t GEO. H. EVANS.
T HE Subscribers* from the increased demand
for Iron Railings of their manufacture, have
WATCHES,
| Jewelry, Pianos, &c.
NEW AND ELEGANT STOCK
SOW OPENING POR
1858, Fall & Winter Trade, 1859.
CONSISTING IN PART OP
^VATC’Ilii.M of «J2 tne finer* and Medium
qualities cased iu Gold aud Silver, for Lathes
and Gentlemen's wear, warranted good tine keepers
CHAINS, Keys, Seals, Ac., of the b.-st stvles
worn.
JEWELRY* in sets of Diamond, Opal Penrl
Garnet. Cameo, Lava, Mosaic, all Gold, Ac.
1»K.N AIM IS 1*K.\C II. CASES >f Geld and
buver.
SPECTACLES, of Gold, Silver. Steel, i nd
Common, including a fine lot of Scotch Pebbles.
MILVIJK YVAI5E, Tea Sett:-. Pitchers Gob-
blets. Cups, Dippers, Butter Coolers, Wtit* r>, Forks,
Spoons, Knives, Ac. Warranted equal and f uperior
to U. S. Coin
PLATEO WARE, in Waiters. daskOts, Cas
tors, Wine, Egg it Fruit Stands, Suutl'ers and Trnys,
Ac., of good quality.
FANCY GOODS, an endless variety of new
and elegant designs, selected for liridtl and other
Present*.
ALSO A FI!VI? STOCK OF Cutlery for Ta
ble aud Pocket use, Gun9, Colt's Piitols, Pocket
Books, Banker's Coses, Surveyor’s Compares,
Chains, Gas Fixtures, Oil Paintings, Tooth and H«ir
Brushes, Walking Canes, Military G*K>ds, Knight
been encouraged to make that branch of their
works a special department, possessing superior fa- I Templar’s Swords, Baskets. Games of various kinds,
cilities for the manufacture ot I u.i». mutter— -.
IRON RA3L2WGS,
for any and all purposes of the most approved de
signs, either plain or ornamental. They are assured
in saying to the public, that in point of variety and
substantial work, together with moderate prices,
that they are determined to please.
In addition to all the usual styles of this class of
Billiard Balls, ditto Chalk Leathers, Ac Mechani
cal and Magnetic Toys, Ac.. Ac., all of which wLl be
sold on the trest terms. A call is respectfully so
licited with an assurance that our best efforts will
be to please in quality and jirice of our Goods.
Our Musical Friend.
A WEEKLY publication of Sheet Music, suita
ble for the players and singers of the Home
circle, and consisting ot sixteen pages full folio size,
stitched in u h itidsoine cover. It contains nil the
popular dances of the day , arrangements from the
most favorite operas; scenas, songs, ballads, airs, Ac.
An abundant supply of everything that the popular
taste demauds; never too difiicult, always instruc
tive, aud e\ertre*h and delightful.
The favor with which OUK MUSICAL FRIEND
has been received by the public, and the comtnen
datious it has won from the Press, are guarantees of
its worth. A work so cheap, accurate, and elegant,
does not exist in any other country. The siun**
amount of music procured at the regular stores would
cost at least twenty times what it costs iu *‘Our Mu
sical Friend.” Variety and excellence are secured
by subscribing ton peri dical so cheap, and much
needed. Pieces by the following composers have
appeared in the first ten numbers ; the names s-peak
for themselves; Mozart, S. Lover, Wallerstein,
Meyerbeer, Fiotow, Burgmuler, F. Schubert, Verdi
Donizetti, Strauss, Musard, Thalberg, Balle. Rossi
ni, J. Weber. Kucken, Speyer, Abt, G. A. Macfsr
ren. Bellini, H. Smart Ascher, Crojch, I)’Albert
Bishop, Auber, Paesiello, Lindpainter, Beethoven
Ac., Ac. All these pieces are within the range of
ordinary players and singers and arc invariably
characterized by delicious melody and easyaccom
uuiments.
OIK MUSIC A V. FKIE.YD
is published weekly, price 10 cents, and may be or
dered irom any bookseller or periodical dealer. 11
wid be sent direct from the office of publication at
the following rates : yearly, 85, half year, 82 50
Clubs, 3 copies, 814 ; fi copies, 820 ; 10 copies, 8 10
per year; same rates for half hear. No subscript 5
taken for less than 0 months payable in advance.
Ofliceof “Our Musical Friend,” 13 Frankfort St.,
New York. C. B SEYMOUR it CO.,
leb 1—4t Proprietors.
TO PLANTERS AND
MEIIOHANTS.
W E ofierthe following articles ou very accom
modating terms:
1000 rolls Gunny Bagging,
1000 Sacks Salt,
25 barrels Potatoes,
410 bales heavy Gunny Bagging,
1100 coils Richardson’s Green Leaf Rope,
1000 pounds Twiue,
175 barrels Sugar,
200 sacks Coffee all qualities.
150 boxes Candles all qualities,
100 do Soap, 75 boxes Starch, 100 boxes Candy,
100 do Soda, 125 kegs Nails,
150 bales Osnaburgs,
50 bales Georgia Kerseys, 25 bales Yarns,
100 bales Brown Sheetings and Shirtings,
25 hhus. Molasses, 20 barrels Syrup,
Large Stock of fresh and new
X>x*37- O-oods,
Daily receiving in Store, which we will sell at living
rates, consisting of the followin,
20 case3 Prints,
15 cases Ginghams,
ieces Meriuoe
ozen Hosiery,
25 bales Marlboro and other domestic Stripes*
10 bales Ticking, 10 cases Linseys,
10 cases Flannels, 525 pieces Satinets mid Jeans
150 pieces Cassimercs,
50 pieces Fancy and Black Silks,
800 dozen Handkerchiefs,
1200 pieces white Muslins,
Also, a large Stock of Clothing and Hats, with 350
cases ot Shoes of all kinds, and 1000 Negro Blankets.
*Ve respectfully solicit the patronage of the public.
Oct. 2t»—tf J. B. A W. A. ROSS.
WOOD’S
GALLERY!
Is the resoit of all lovers of the Beautiful,
H E is daily adding new specimens to his large
collection of Pictures, which are attracting
crowds of visitors.
PORTRAITS IN OIL, PASTEL, or WATER
COLORS.
Apirell and Imperial Photographs,
new »tyle-—o»ily to be had at WOOD'S. Call
and see us. **p*Ambrotypez ONE DOLLAR and
upwards. jan 25
work, they are makiug
Fuller’s Patent Railing.
This is a new article, possessing extraordinary
strength by a combination of Wrought Iron in its
structure. All of which will be warranted equal to
the best made in the Union.
feb I R. FINDLA\ r & SONS.
SCHOFIELD & BROTHER,
IHIiouu iniiiviiiii
.Hacon, Georgia.
JOHN S. SCHOFIELD, JOSHCA SCHOFIELD.
. IVe are prepared to Manufacture
STEAM ENGINES.
MW GMQLlLi
MILL AND GIN GEARING,
Sugar Mills,
BRASS AND IRON CASTINGS,
OF EVERY* DESCRIPTION.
IRON RAILINGS AND VERANDAHS.
Having the most complete assortment of Iron Rail
ings in tho State, which for elegance, neatness,dura
bility and design, cannot be surpassed, and are suit
able for the Fronts of
Dwcllingn, Cemetery Lota, Fublie Square*,
Chureh Fence* nod Bnlconiea.
Persons desirous of nurchasing RAILINGS, will
do well to give us a call, as we are determined to of
fer as good bargains as any Northern Establishment.
l"p*i!*pecim‘*ns of onr Work can be seen at Hose
Hill Cemetery, and at various private residences in
this city. * liov 30 ly
hardwme;
IRON AND STEEL.
AT
Oarliart eft? Curd’s,
MACON. GEORGIA,
W IIEBE can be seen one of the largest Stocks
of HARDWARE, IRON STEEL, and CAR
RIAGE MAKER'S MATERIALS to be found in
Middle Georgia. Importing largely, and bu>iug di
rect lroin the Manufacturers, enable ns to offer
greater inducements to those wishing to purchase
anything iu our line. Call and see ii«, and be con
inced. CARHART A CURD.
336,000 SWEDES,
or 5,335 Bars of Swedes Iron, assorted, from I to 12
inches wide, of our own importation, in store and
forsalcby CARHART A CURD
PLOW STEEL,
Manufactured expressly for this market, and assorted
from 2] to 14 inches wide, together with a full assort
ment ot Refined Iron, all sizes. Baud A Oval Iron, all
sizvs, R end and Square Iron, all sizes, Horse Shoe
Iron, all sizes. Cast and German Steel, Blister £teel,
Anvils -i«d Vises, Bellows aud Screw Plutes, Smith
Hammers and Tongs, Planter's Hoes, various ma
kt*rs t Jlrnda'M Patent Hoes, Haines, Traces, Plow
Lines, Axes, Corn Shellers, £traw Cutters, and all
kinds of Plantation, Carpenter’s and Machinist's
Tools, can be found at CARHART & CURD*8.
jan 4
J). C. HODGKINS & SON,|
IS/Csicon, C3-a.
I NVITES the .
attention of - „
the Sporting —
Public and oth-
to their
large selection of DOUBLE GUNS, RIFLES, PIS- I
TOLS, POCKET AND SPORTING CUTLERY,
FISHING TA KLE, WALKING STICKS, FOR
EIGN AND DOMESTIC AMUNITION, and every
article found in a FIRST CLASS
Sportsman’s Emporium,
NORTH OR SOUTH.
Bv careful attention to the business, and keeping I
the best GOODS iu our line, we expect to receive t
continuation of past favors.
Repairing carefully attended to na hereto
Oct. 26. fore.
T. if. lior.sHA
...r HERZOG
JOHNSTON ck CO.
PIANOS AND —-3
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. jlTtfTf J
A new and fine let expected daily, and will be sol J
at Manufacturer's Pricea.
E. J. JOHNSTON & CO.
HAIR WORK.
We are now prepared to have all kinds of Hair
Work done with neatness and beauty
nov 2 E. J. JOHNSTON it CO.
| MENARD & BURGHARD,
11 vf t rr.if.11* jk at,s
AND
jj e weler s,
H AVE just received aud opened a large and
splendid assortment of Good* in their line,
| consisting in part of the following articles,
GOLD AND SILVER
W A. T C EE E S.
Hunting Magic Case, Independent 3d, Sr., fur Gen
tlemen.
<*OIa£> WATCHES for Ladies, rich and beau
tiful.
MILVER WARE, such as Spoon;, Caps, Gob
lets. Ac.
SILVER ELATED WARE, such M Cas
tors, Egg Boilers, (with Gold Plated Gold Cups and
Spot ns,) Fruit Baskets, Pitchers, Candle Sticks,
Waiters, Ac.
JEWELRY,
Consisting of Diamond and Gold Rings, Pins, Ac.,
Ac., sparkling and bright.
musical Instrument's,
Such os Violins, Flutes, Guitars, Ba ijos, Tambo-
ines.
Gold Pens, and Pencils. Guitar ar.d Violin String?,
and a varied assortment of
Fancy Goods,
Music Boxes, too numerous to particularize in au
advertisement.
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
them, since they commenced business, they s«dicit a
continuance of the same, and will spare no pain* to
give satisfaction to their customer*, both in stylo
and quality of their Wares, and in prict
Watch and other repairing executed with dispatch
and on reasonable terms. M. A B.
OCt5
.V.I271.I.V iV'Bim,
DEALER IX
ard. w arc,
IGRICI LTFRAL UIPLE.lIE.Vrs, Ac.
H as just received, and will con-
tinue to receive a LARGE AND VARIED
assortment of
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
among which are the following:
No 10A11 Cast Plows,
l and 2 luirs**;
Self Sharp mngPlowr*,
Steel point, 1.2, 4 it
6 horst-;
Eagle Plows, with sod
cutler;
Side Hill f lows, t, 2»V
4 horse;
Steel Plow* of the best
makers;
Sub soil Plows, for 1 and 2 horse;
2 and 3 Furrow Plows, for grain ;
Plow Castings of all kinds aud sizes
Plow Castings, complete wirhout stcck.s ;
Hand and Garden Plows; Harrows ,
Iron and Steel Rakes; Potato R*kc> ;
Spading Forks ; Straw and Manure corks ;
Spades; Shovels ; Plow Haines ; PI «w Lines ;
Rail Road and Garden Wheel ba;row s;
Post Augers and Spades : Road Scrapers ;
Planting and Weeding Hoes of al sizes and
makes, comprising Scovil’s, Weed s Brsde's
Patent Crown, Cane.Grubbing,Garden, Ac.;
Axes of the best brands, from 3 to 25 lbs ;
Axe, Pick,Sledge, Fork and Rake Handles;
Bradley’s Picks and Mattocks ;
Crow Bars; Sledges; Screw Wrenches;
Hay and Straw Cutters; Horse Bruges;
CurryCombs; Horse Cards ; Mane Corr.bs;
Steel Grain Scoops; Measures ; Grain Sieves ;
Grain Cradles; Fan Mills;
Wheat Threshers, (Horse Powers) wirranted:
Corn Shelters; Corn Mills, (Iron and Meei;)
Well Backets; Well Rope; Water Buckets ;
Thermometer Churns, all sizes, warranted ,-
Plow and Wagon Traces of all sizes ;
Tongue, Lock, Stay Breast, Fifth, and other
Chains;
Grindstones; Grindstone Cranks and Fixtures:
Beaver Traps of all sizes;
Bush Scythes and Hooks; Scythe HI tde$ ;
Sickles; Mill and Cross Cut Saws; Files;
Carpenter’s Tools of all descriptions;
ROCA’S BALSAM
for Pulmonary & Tubercular Consumption.
IIE public is now put in possession of one of
the most extraordinary remedies extant, for
what has heretofore been considered an incurable
disease; being an OUTWARD APPLICATION,
the action of which is seemingly miraculous, and
its having none of those attributes which make up
the tiumcrous compounds now in general use.
A Pamphlet contaiuiugdiractious, letters from dis
tinguished aud well known individuals, and other
documentary evidences will accompany the remedy.
Mr. James Rees having ceased to be the Ageut
for the sale of this Balsam, the price has been re
duced to 84 a Jar, aud 50 cents for the Bandage.
It can only be obtained of the proprietor by letter
directed to (J. ROC A,
dec 14 Box 1708 P. q. Philadelphia, Pa,
MACON CAMP STORK.
NO. 11 COTTON AVENUE.
1 doom from Pnrkrr’n Dr j Good* 9tore.) I
W E beg leave to call the attention ofthe people I orw<
of Macon and the surrounding country, to our T- ,T l
,-..11 -s.ir.o I ab.e terms as any extabhshment In the co intry.
(3 s *Planters and others will find it to t ieir inter
est to call and see the subscriber.
NATHAN Wi:BD.
feb 1 Macon, Georgia.
"ELIAS EIJN t STE3NT
Corner of 2d St. A Cotton Avenue,
B EGS leave to inform the Ladies of Macon ami
the public in general that he ha, just returned
from New-York aud is now ready to show one ofthe
Largest and handsomest. Stocks of
FANCY, STAPLE AND DOMESTIC
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well selected and numerous styles of
for Burning- Coal Oil
This Oil tit not explosive, and having been tested
here and elsewhere, proves to be the
CHEAPEST, BEST. AND SAFEST LIGHT NOW
IN USE.
X. B. A liberal discount made to the trade.
We have also China, Glass (both pressed and cut)
Crockery, Table Cutlery, Castor Frames, Haud Lan
terns (both Oil and Fluid) Gloss Gas Shades, Jcc.
We have on hand, and will keep a good supply
the best Coal Oil that is made; also, Burning Fluid,
Camphcne and Alcohol.
Special attention is directed to the Art of £?ngrn>
viug on by F. HERZOG, such as Coats of
Arms, Crests, Lettering of evert style. Land
scapes, Animals, Flowers Ac.
Call and see us. BOL8HAW it IIERZOG.
Dec. 23.
.A. CARD.
C ONNOISEURS in Art, are solicited to examine
Specimens now on exhibition at Tugh’s Fine Art
Gallery, most of which are life size Photographic
Portraits, and one full length, painted on a landscape
background, by Mr. Poindexter, and said to be a
master piece by all who have seeu it.
We can furnish better and more elaborate works
of Art, than can be obtained in Macon, and our spec
imens will corroborate what we say. Ambrotypes,
Ac., in neat gilt frames, for only 81. UundrtAla of
specimens on exhibition, taken at my Gallery.
Macon. Jan. 17. 1859. J A. PUGH.
Book Binding*.
IY LANK ACCOUNT BOOKS made to order for
jL> Coarts and Counting House, aud the numbers
printed on the pages without extra charge.
MAGAZINES. MUSIC AND LAW BOOKS,
bound in neat and cheap styles.
DAVID ROSS,
Cor. 3d and Cherry Streeta,
feb 1 Over George T. Rogers A Son.
T HE subscriber lias purchased the Right to Row-
and's Patent Carriages and Springs for Blank
Aeconnt Books, which he will put on work when
instructed. DAVID ROSS,
feb 1
VIENNA MATCHES.
q r GfiOSS of a new lot of these Fancy MATCH
ED £8, just received and for sale, at,
8- 75 cu. Per Gma
By JOHN A. NELSON,
jan 18 East Macon. .
1STew Firm.
rnilE undersigned have this day formed a limited
A Copartnership for the purpose of doing a DRUG
A APOTHECARY business. We will have in
store and for sale at all times a stock of pure Drugs
and Chemicals, such as Physicians can rely on. All
articles in onr line will be of tbe fint quality. To
the citizens of Macon, and to Physicians, city and
country, we respectfully ask to give us a call. To
Merchants and Planters \:e are able to offer induce
ments equal to any other Drug Store in the City.
Our long experience in the business enables us to
purchase pure and reliable articles, and all medi
cities are warranted. If not louud as represented,
may be returned at our expense. Our friends and
customeis will find us ever ready and willing to serve
them day or night Our House will be open on the
Sabbath morning until ten o'clock and in the eve
ning from six to seven for prescriptions and the sale
of medicines only.
Store under RALSTON'S HALL. Cherry st*
mm TaEn.
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Jan. 19—1m
MENARD * CASTE
Sewing Machines.
W HEELER tc WILSON’S SEWING MA
CHINES. Prices Greatly Reduced, Office
No. 59.1, Broadway, New York. Send for a circular.
GOOD NEWS.—A reduction in the prices of Sew-
inj; Machines is announced in our advertising col
umns. Their utility is established beyondquestion,
and at the present prices we see no reason why they
should not he found, as they ought to be. in every
household. Several varieties are manufactured,
adapted to various purposes. So far as public opin
ion has been formed and uttered. the preference is
emphatically accorded to the Wheeler and Wilson
machine for family use, and for manufactures in the
same range o£ purpose and material. During the
present autumn the trials have been numerous, and
all the patients of any pretension have been brought
fairly into competition. In every case, the Wheel
er II Wilson machine has won the highestpremium.
We may instance the State Fairs of New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Illinois, Wiscon
sin, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Mississippi, Mis
souri and California, and the Fairs in Cincinnati,
Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, Richmond and San I riTTTTimCl I
Francisco. At theFair ofthe St. Louis Mechanical I H I r>. J. O !
Association, the Examining Committee was com |
posed oftwenty five Ladies of the highest social
standing, who, without a dissenting voice, awarded
for the Wheeler & Wilson Machine, the highest
and only premium, a Silver Pitcher, valued at *75.
If these facts do not establish a reputation, we know
not what can.—Christian Advocate and Journal.
J. B. dc W. A. ROSS, Agents, Macon, G*.
jan 18
ever exhibited in tbe Southern market, which will
be sold at remarkably tow figures to cash »t <1 prompt
paying time buyers.
The Stock comprises, in part, the following, viz:
Silk Dress Gooda.
Robes a Lis,and Bayadere Striped Fancy Silks.
Black Silks, such as Gros de Rhine, Gros de Naple
and Bishop Silks.
Woolen Dress Good*.
French, German and English Merinoes,
All wool Robes a Lis, De Laine Robes a quill-
Cashmere Robes aquille.
Imp. Foulard, Brocaded Rutera. Poil de Cheor",
Imperial Paramattas, Mohairs, Cashmeri s,
Balmorals. De Laines, De Begcr,
English, American it French Prints A Gingham*.
Shawl, and Scarf..
Mantilla Stella Shawls. Mantilla Shawls,
Stella Shawls, Chenille Shawls,
Waterloo Long Shawls,
Bay State Long and Square Shawls,
Crape, Basket and Blanket Shawls,
Chenille, Cashmere and primed Scarfs.
Clonks—A Choice Assortment of
Talisman. Rosalie, Eva, Casta Diva, Pandora,
Cordelia, Duchess de Beni. Rob Rov,
Grey Maneuvering and Velvet Cloaks,
r the s cry latest and most fashionable styles. Z
Embroideries.
Ribb. Jacconet, Colar Oe Paris,
Jacconet and Swiss Gt. Setts.
Ribb. Jacconet Setts do Paris,
Ribb. Jacconet Prima Donna Setts.
Lace trimmed Setts, Embroidered Bands
Flonncings. Skirts, Children's Waists and Robes,
Lace and Muslin Curtains.
A complete Assortment of Hosiery, House
find Plantation Xtornishing Goods,
and all other articles usually found in a regular Dry
Good Store. Remember, at
ELIAS EINSTEIN S,
Sep. 29, Corner id Street and Cotton Ivenue.
CLOTHING.
C HARLES If. BAIRD is offering WINTER
GOODS at greatly reduced prices.
CALL AND SEE HIM.
SHIRTS ! !
NEW Lot jost received and will be sold low by
dec 21 O. H. K8IIHD.
Hacon,
nA CASKS new Baccn, hoi
-wo 25 Casks oli
Xc.
- round.
fob l
15 do do Side.-, for sxlJW
AYRES, ynflOflSLD * CO-