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THE WEEKLY GEORGIA TELEGRAPH.
rr>\VO months alter date, application will bi
Wanted*
A SITUATION *» Teacher In some Literary Instittu
A. lion South, by a yonug gentleman, a pfittaate or
Dowdoln College, Maine,trkt hashad severely**J* *•*■
crMltil experience in teaching;, aad who, ta addition to
all the nanalbranehoaof a clawical•do** 1 *®’’''*'"’®*®’ 1 . of'aaid^oontVdeceased
the French anti Orman lanjnafee, tf derlrod. Best of ° r ronn,T ‘
reference * Iren. Addrea* „ „ •
J W VTERMAN, Macon, Ga., or
July 0-W JOHN D. ANDERSON, Gray, Maine.
£cgal Notices—Crawford County. £cgal Notices—Houston County. first 0.1111 ell F&il*
I,,.,,],. 10 U' EOBGLY. HOUSTON CO UN TY.—Sixty days after (
A the Ordinary ol Crawford county,' fbr leave to sell VT date application will be made to the Court of.Ordi-
the land belonging to the estate of itoebartob Tabor, Ute I rv " f »«"=*“” ,‘i 0 ? n ,7' ,or ,eaT * *° *5“ ~££L *J‘“
Negro. - of Hcddick Baxemore, late of said county, de
ceased. ELIZABETH BAZKMORE, Kx rx.
Angl4- -
SKINGTON TABOR, 1
SE PITTMAN. >Ex’rs.
WILLIAM HARDIN, j
r ( EORGIA, HOUSTON COUNTY.—Two months alter
JT date, application will be made to the Court of Ordi-
. a !?^r date application will be nude to j *2*22,*? *“■
V A T IT A RTF (IT V TS • P Crawford^m^ I of Joseph A.
I All 1 ilDJjiJ U 11 1 O the land and negroes belonging to the estate of Allen 5Ug3 J - w - SLONE. Admr.
’ J x McArthur, late oTsaid
DANIEL McARTHUR, Adm’r.
Angnst 9th, lSOO—
WITH BOOKS
f \ EORGIA, HOUSTON COUNTY.—Two months af-
Y_T ter date, application will be made to the Court ol
Ordinary or -aid county, for leave to sell the real estate
I s. sL. Voonn TV* CinNal Into Af a«Ll
GEO. G. EVANS’
ORIGINAL
GIFT BOOK ENTERPRISE,
THE
LARGEST IN THE WORLD!
PERMANENTLY LOCATED
43d CHESTNUT STREET,
PHIIlADELFHIA.
Sixth Year of the Enterprise!
rpwo months after date, application win be made to, ^cUfito thee^ate ?f r Y oon-WBtoke^Ute of -aid
1 the Ordinary of Crawford coanty. for leave to s«ll! d «**'?*’ , r ° r tbe b ® ncftt “ the hcirf ““
Rose, a negro woman belonging to the estate of Evans . creditors of said deceased.
L. Harris, late of Crawford county, deceased. ...»
August 9th, 1HG0- ELLEN HARRIS, Ex’rx. W"
C^^n^ou^^^wnof K^^me^r I ScS2tSSESSm&fSK.,*» «n
i^ryteiSSithe tocdbetonglng to the estatcof Jacob Skipper,deceas-
%?£?ls££5tsiI«<*»»*"* dow 7;_„ _ T „o™
half (t27L') acres of land, it being the dower of Esther j
, Watkins, and being parts of lots Nos. 158 and 165, lying
and being in tbc 6th district oforI“in*l]y Houston, levied , * DMINISTRATOR’S SALE.—Will be sold on tbc 1st
on as the dower property of raid Esther Watkins, tosat : Tuesday in October, in Perry, Houston coanty, he-
| tofy a flfrt issued out of the Inferior Court of Crawford i fore the Court Honse door, lot ofLand number not known,
■ county. Nicodcmns Andrews vs \V. J. Avara and Esther j in ,ho 10th District of said county, known as the place
Watkins. Propertypolnted out by Esther Watkins one | whereon Jacob Shlrah lived at the time or hi* death, nd-
of the defendants. This 30th July. 1800. - joining lands of Joseph M. Carr, containing 300 acre*
July *,1680-
K. S. STOKES, Adm’r.
of Y. W. Stokes.
JAMES G. SKIPPER,
Administrator.
f the defendants. This 30th July. I860. • ■ j Joining lands of Joseph M. Carr, containing
|nly 31 MOSES MATTHEW S, Sheriff. , more or less; sold as the property of the sale? J
— — — rah deceased. Terms made known on the day
5.00
lid Jacob Shl-
tbeday of sale.
EPHRAIM 8UIRAU. Administrator.
liming purchas'd the spacious Iron Building, Xo. 430 half of lot of Land No. fire, (5) in tbe third district of
ctxstnut Strut, aktfiUed it up rrlth every eonienlawe to originally Houston now Crawford county, the Interest
__ * ,rfi—L, »I„ /x„. Of said Jesse M. Chance being the one-third part of said
facilitate wjt butmftt, particularly that branch titrated to , mentioned lot No. 5; levied on to oatUfv a it. fa. leaned
COl'XTHY ORDERS: and having* larger capital than mu of the Justice Coart of the 867 District O. M., of
..... . . V»» _ _4 A .,..nS.. 1m fa..na IPk«,«M.s \l* ll r swsA PS .ToCCO
C RAWFORD SHERIFF SALE.—Will be sold on tho may 10
first Tuesday .in October next, before tbe Court
House door. In tho town of Knoxville, Crawford county, cs EORGIA, HOUSTON
within th: legal hours of sale, the following property To Aurelius E. Edgeworth, Francis B. Edgeworth
to-wit: , , and Charles W. Edgeworth, of the State of Texas. John
The interest of Jesse M. Chance in and to the south ; \v. Oslin and his wife, Ann Eliza, of the State of Aia-
* “ ■ » bama, William J. Patterson, and his wife, Anna Maria,
guy othtrpartp hroerted in tht hurtful*, lam noteintjtar-
(dtouflo grtattr adrantarp.*. andbrtUr gift* than tcer to
my customers.
1 wUtfurnlth any boot ((f « moralckarortrr) puUMtd
in His VnUtdStatu, Uu ropoiar ntaitprict qf which U On*
Dollar or uptrardt, aad gitt a prt ftnl loortlifmn 50 centi
to 100 deHart Kith tack boot, amt guarantee to girt per
fect itititfaction, at lam determined to main tain the repu
tation already beotoved upon my etteMinhment.
Strangtrt visiting Philadelphia art incited to call and
Judge for thtmtetre*. G. G. EVANS.
XT YOU WANT ANY BOOKS
KIND TO
GEORGE G. EVANS,
RELIABLE GIFT BOOK ENTERPRISE,
No. 439, CHESTNUT STREET,
Philadelphia.
Where all books are sold at the Publisher', lowci
prices, and you have the
ADVANTAGE
Of receiving
A HANDSOME PRESENT
WORTH rilOM 50 CENTS TO 100 DOLLARS
WlTn EACH BOOK.
ly, I ,
M. Chance. Levy made and retained to me by James
Y. Smith, a Constable of said connty of Crawford, thin
31 St August, 1600. MORGAN HANCOCK,
aug S3 Dcp. Sheriff!
Ucgal ■Xoticrs—Jones (Soantg.
koticeT -
S IXTY days after date application will be made to the
Ordinary of Jones county, for leave to sell all thereat
estate belonging to the estate of William A. Felts, late
of Jones coauty deceased. ISAAC HARDEMAN,
July r, Adm’r.
I NSTATE OF WILLIAM PAUL.—All persons Indebted
It to the estate of Wm. Paul, dcc’d, late of Jones co.
.ire roc,nested to make immediate pay ment, and all
sous holding claims or demands against said cstatci
present them, properly authenticated, within tbc time
prescribed by law, or thin notice will be plead in bar
thereof. MARY PAUL. Ex’trix.
ang 3-wilt of Wm. Paul, dec’d.
N OTICE.—Agreeable to an order from the Court ot
Ordinary of Jones connty, will be sold, on tbo first
| Tuesday in September next, before the Court House
door, in the town of Ilawkinsville, Pulaski county, lot
: of land number (308) two hundred and six, in the (30)
twentieth district of said county. Sold as tbe property
! of Margery P. Carmichael deceased. Terms cash.
July 1 w- JAMES V. WOOTON, Adm’r.
N OTICE.—Agreeable to an order from the Court ot
Ordinary of Jones comity, will oe sold on the first
Tuesday in October next, before the Court House door
in the town of Jefferson. Jackson connty: Three hun
dred and sixty acres of land, more or less, number not
known, adjoining the lands of William liutcy, J. W. lln-
voilsand Mrs. White. Sold as Uie property of Alargcry
P. Carmichael deceased. Terms cash,
july 7 w- JAMES V. WOOTON, Adm’r.
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GEO. G. EVANS’ Punctual business transactions have
received the approbation of over
0,000,tit 41 citizens of the United States, '
each of whom have received substan
tial evidence of the benefits derived J
by purchasing books at this estnb-
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1 idler, or bookseller ill the United 1
States, towards diffusing knowledge , „ -. _ . -
to tbe people. By his system, many following property I
books are read that otherwise would Coe Lot Of Land
not have found their way into the -
tcgol Notices—(Lanlor Couutn.
hands of readers. (Prank Leslie's
yrtctpapmr.)
GEO. G. EVANS Keeps constantly on hand the most
extensive stock, tbe greatest assort
ment of Books, and etrenlates free to
all who may applv, the most com
plete catalogue of tiookaand Gifts in
the United States.
GEO. O. EVANS Has advantages offered him by other
publishers and manufacturers which
enable him to fltrnish his patrons
with a finer quality and a better as
sortment of gifts *
taklishment.
GEO. G EVANS Publishes nearly TwoIInndred Popn- ,, . .. - - „ . , .
lar and Interesting Books, therefore, , at thesamc time and place, a negro girl named
as a publisher, hels better able toot- Louisa, about nine years od, levied on to satisrv one
fer extra premiums and eommis- «• {«■ fr< "> T , io l oo lnfc , r . l - Or ^ °x. r . , . iu f av b r b r EIdr ‘ <1 «l : , ( -
slons Butt against William W.Corbitt principal, and Bartley
GEO. O. EVANS Guarantees perfect satisfaction to all McCrary, Jr., securt ty;levicd onus the pronerty of Wi[-
who may send for books. I U am " - Corbin. Property pointed out by said Mc-
Court House door in Butler, on the first Tuesday
in September next, between the usual hours of sale, the
... . ■ — - to-wit:
. No. (310) two hundred and ten, in
the t hirteent h (13th) district of said cotmtr; levied on to
satisfy four fl. fas. issued from Taylor Superior Conrt,
one in favor of Bancroft, Betts and Marshall against
William W. Corbitt, ouc in favor of Cornelius S. Few
against William W. Corbitt, one in favor of A. S. Ilard-
ago against William W. Corbitt, and one in favor of
Grant T. Barton against said William W. Corbitt. All
of said tl. fits, have been transferred to Bartiy McCrary.
Property poiuted out by said McCrary. -
Also at the same time and place, a negro boy named
Isaac, about nineteen years of age, levied on to satisfv
one fl. fa. issued from Taylor Inferior Court in fitvor of
Klridge C. Butt against w. W. Corbitt principal. An-
than anv Other PS- drew McCants, James Williamson and Juo. P. McCrarv
* security: levied on ns the property of William W. Cor-
'wo Hundred Pontt- bin. Property pointed out by Andrew McCants.
GEO. G. EVANS’ New classified catalogue of books em
brace the writings of every standard
author in every department oflitora-
tnre, and gives all the Information
relative to the purchasing and for
wardin'; by Mail or Express of books
ordered from hi* establishment, to
gether with fulldlreetlons how to re
mit money.
GEO. G. EVANS' Catalogue of Books will be sent gratl*
and free of expense to any address in
the United States.
GEO. G. EVANS' Inducements to Agents cannot he
surpassed. The most liberal coni-
C'rary.
Also at tbe some time and place, tbe Law Library of
the late W. W. Corbitt, levied on to satisfy one fl. fit. is
sued from Taylor Superior Court In favor of John Walk
er v*. W. W. Corbitt; levied on as the property of said
W. W. Corbitt. Propertypolnted out by Bartlev McCra
ry, Jr. JESSE STALLINGS, Dep. Sheriff.
August 1st., 1SG0.
of the connty of Sumter, Augustine Patterson and his
wife, Ellen A., of the county of Burke, Thomas M. Kil-
len of the county of Houston, Guardian, ad Idem, for
Clarence A. Edgeworth, a minor, of the county ot Thom
as, and Caroline F. Edgeworth, of the county of Hous
ton and State of Georgia, heire at law of Achilles S.
Edgeworth, late of aaid county of Houston, now deceas-
cd*
Take notice, that a paper, purporting to be the laat
will and testament of Achilles S. Edgeworth, laic of said
coanty, deceased, has been propounded for probate in
solemn form in tbe Conrt of Ordinary of said countv oi
Houston bv Salathicl C. Edgeworth, named therein. Ex
ecutor, and that I have appointed tbe first Monday in
September next as the time for hearing the proofs as to
tbe Execution of said will. If you or either of you wish
to oppose the probate of said will, appear in said Court
at the time aforesaid, in person or by counsel.
Witness, tuy hand and official signature, this 7th day
of May, lSGO.-uilO W. T. SWIFT, Ordinary.
C v EORGIA-HOUSTON COUNTY:
X Ordinary's Office for Said Countt.
Whereas, John Laidlcr. Guardian of Mary Jane and
Chas.’ Laidlcr, minor children of Hamilton A. Laidlcr
deceased, petitions this court for leave to resign his said
trust, and proposes Humphrey Marshall of stud county,
as a suitable person to bo appointed as his sneecseor
who Is competent and responsible.
These are to cite all persons concerned to show cause,
if any they have, on or before the 1st Monday In Septem
ber next, why letters of Guardianship should not be
granted to Humphrey Marshall.
Given under my hand und official signature this July
6th, 1800. W. T. SWIFT, Ordinary.
July 9 w-OOds
H ouston lands at executor s sale—win
be sold, before the Court Honse door, lit Perry,
Houston count v, Ga., within the lawful hours of sale,
on the first Tuesday in September next, the well known
Plantation of Joel Walker, late of said county, deceas
ed, containing over 3,800 acres of land. It Is on Sandy-
Run Creek, 13 miles North east of Perry, and 20 mile*
South of tbe city of Macon.
The place may be sold ill two tracts—the first, known
as the ‘-Plantation,’’ consists of 4 lots, in the 10th dis
trict of said comity. Nos. till, 189, lot and 195, contain
ing S10 acres. It Is on the public read leadiug from Ma
con to Houston Factory, and has ail necessary buildings
for a farm; snch as Gin House. Screw, Negro Houses,
•fcc., all in good repair—it has a good clay foundation—
the Creek [Misses through one corner of it—the land is as
level as any in the county, and has about 300 acres clear-
ed.
The second is known as the “Home Place”—it consists
of lots Nos. 333, 333, 334. 335, 338. 330, in the lllli dis
trict, No. 190. and the South haif of 170, in the 5!h dis
trict. This place is 3 miles from the public read, it is
extremely desirable *s a residence, lmvlng a flue Spring
near tbe dwelling, witli gmal orchards of apple and
reach trees; it has on it a set of Mills; the Creek passes
brough 4 lots of this place. It is as healthy as any
place in Middle Georgia.
Purchasers are Invited to come and examine for them
selves.
Wo have authority under the will, to sell privately,
and we cau sell trothjrlaces together, as they lie adjoin
ing.
COTTON PLANTERS' CONVENTION
OF THE ' !~
STATE OF GEORGIA.
To be held, for Tit ree weeks, in Uu city of Macon,be
ginning on first Monday in December, 1860.
HOWELL COBB, President, l’erry, Houston Co..
NATHAN BASS, l»f Viet President, Macon, Bibb
county; ~~ «
JAME4 V. JONES, 9d Vice-President, Herndon,
Bnrke county;
S. II. J- SISTRUNK, Secretary, Perry, Houston
county.
SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES.
Agricultural Implements.
For best Wrought Iron Plow stock, with the most
economical plan of altachlng tbe different and
greatest variety of Hows used and employed
brttieCotton Planter.....:.'... $10.00
For best wrought Iron Plow Stock, with Coulter
Plow, for breaking New Ground, Cane Brake
and prairie lands 5.00
For best 3 Horse Double Mould Hoard, for open
ing trenches or water furrows for manur
ing, Ac 10.00
For the best Single’Horse Double Monld Board,
for opening trenches or water fiurows, for ma
nuring, Ac.
For best Two Horse Gang Plows, with a right and
a left hand Mould Board of Steel and a Center
Double Board or Shocel for turning out the
water fhrrow and making a Cotton bed at one
operation, after the samets lined and listed up
on this plow, must contract and expand from
3 to 4 feet, and its practical application tested
on tho ground for the plowing.fete which
will come off during the second week. 20.00
For best 3 Horse Wiought Sub-soil Plow 5.00
1 “ Hill Side Plow 5.00
» 1 “ “Sweep,” “Horse Hoe” and Culti
vator, with A without Double Mould Boards,
on Iron Plow Stock, and combining the-most
J irectical advantages—each 6.00
tor best I Horse Cotton Scraper ,.. 5.00
1 “ “Trencher and Cotton Opener”
for opening the beds for seeding, and raking
them off at tbc same operation 5.00
For bes*. “Guano Sower” and “Cotton Seed Plan
ter”—this implement must For best S Horse
Cast Mould Board Plow,for clay land .j.
For best 3 Horse Cast Mould Board Flow, for san
dy land 10.00
For best 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Plow, for sandy
land
For best 1 Horse Cast Mould Board Flow, for clay
land - 5.00
Same Premiums and amonnt offered on the same kinds
of Cast Iron and Steel Mould Board Plow*, and same
lands.
be offered for its economy anil perfect applica
bility to the capacity of the negro, and its prac
tical utility tested on the Fair Ground 10.00
For best A most acceptable “Wheel Spaceror Dib-
bler,” with diamond edge, periphery A adjust-
" ‘ ’ ’ on themcco" "
ing diamond edge points
2 of the peri-
ofothercrops .
Negroes, and tested on the ground 10.00
For best Corn Planter 6.00
_ . W. BIVINS, llayncville,
JOEL F. WALKER, Houston Factory.
Ex’rs. of Joel Walker, dcc’d.
July 13-7 w
G eorgia, Houston couSty.-aii persons hold
ing demands against the estate of David Adams,
late ot said county, deceased, are hereby notified to pre
sent them, duly proven, in terms of tbc law. and those
Indebted to said estate are required to make immediate
payment. MINOR W. LOMENAC, Adm’r.
Aug 33,1800-
u COURT.—Elizabeth Ham vs. Miltou Ham. It ap
pearing to the Court that the defendant is not to be
round within tbe limits of the State, It is tberefore or-
dered that service bo perfected on said parties bypubll
missions are offered,a ml by solicit lag : “Bon in the Georgia Telegraph, according to tow.
subscriptions to book* in the man- ,. A «™? 0: lL n, , c, . a ‘ ora ‘he minutes of Taylor Suratrior
' UTSS' ttertfV&hg ; ;?- r ■ ,N ’" _ JA>,KS J ’ 1IAKM £tL
IBEL FOR DIVORCE IN TAYLOR SUPERIOR
T :
I j COURT.—Amanda Bell vs. William U. Bell. It ap
pearing to tbe Conrt that the defendant Is not to be fonnd
In the State, it Is therefore ordered by the Court that
service on said defendant be perfected, by publication,
according to law, in the Georgia Telegraph.
A trne extract from tbe miuutes of the Court, May 38,
I860, [may 31J JAMES T. HARMON, Clerk
sold lu the same
take to sell one on the old fashioned
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PHILADELPHIA. DMINISTRATOR’S SALE.—Bv virtue of an order
WHERE YOU CAN GET BOOKS OF ALL KINDS 1\. from the honorable the Court of Ordinary of Macon
1 connty, will be add, before the Court Honse door. In the
town of Oglethorpe. In said county, on the first Tuesday
i In October next, within tbc legal hoars of sale, all tbe
; land belonging to the estate of William R. Lowe, de-
Books for the Young Folks! I eighty aerca off of lot number two hundred and thlrty-
lkK)k- fur l111sbnticl- seven ICtfi. north half of lot number two hundred and
Books for Wives:
I IBEL FOR DIVORCE, IN TAYLOR SUPERIOR
j COURT.—Dillcy Searcy v». Lemuel Searcy. It ap-
; pearing to tbc Court, from the return of the Sheriff, that
' the defe ndant is not to be found within tbc limit* ot the
State, it is tberefore ordered by the Court that service be
perfected on said defendant by publication in tbe Geor
gia Telegraph, according to tow.
t A trne extract from the minutes of Taylor Superior
; Court, May 38, I860. JAMES T. HARMON,
June 1- Clerk.
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A Valuable Library,
A Fine Gold Watch and Chain,
A Handsome Service of Plate,
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THE HEAD QUARTERS
seven (337). north half of lot number two hundred and
thirteen (3131. in the second district of Mid county, con
taining two hundred and elehty-oue acres, more or less.
; There Is a good framed Dwelling, Gin Honse and 8erew,
and all other necessary building*, on the place; 300acres
cleared and in a high stale of cultivation.
ALSO, at the same time and place, will be sold, four-
i teen acres in tbc north-west corner of lot number two
' hundred and four(304). On tbe place 1* a good Dwelling
' house, Store house. Ac. A good stand for a Physician,
; or for selling Dry Good*, Groceries, Ac.
ALSO, at the same time and place, will be sold by the
same authority, a negro man, (lave, by tbe name of
{ Mark, sixty or sixty-fire years old. All soldo* tbe prop
erty of tbe estate of William R. Lowe, deceased, sold
for the purpose of paving the debt* and distribution
■ among the legatees of raid deceased. Terms—small
! notes, with approved security, payable first of January,
I 1861. J. W. BRYANT, Adm’r.
Ang 16-
Court of Ordinary of Twigga coanty for leave to *ell
tbe negroes belonging to the minors of W. W. Hodges,
deceased.
J031 Ali HODGES, Guardian.
the negroes belonging ti
tote or Twlgg* connty, c
Jane 39,1880.
A DMINISTRATOR’S SALE.—Will be sold, on the
first Tuesday in November next, in Peny, Houston
county, before tbe Conrt House door, tbe Plantation of
Thomas Pollock, tote of said county, deceased, contain
ing about five hundred and sixty acres, Noe. not known,
aqjoining the lands of Joetob Hodges and Amo* Opty.and
has all necessary buildings, such a* Gin House, Press,
Negro House*. Ac., all in good repair. Said lands lie in
the eleventh district of Mid county. Sold as the proper
ty of the Mid Thomas Pollock, deceased. Terms made
known on tbc day of sale.
Aug 30,1880- EDMUND A. POLLOCK, Adm’r.
A DMINISTRATOR’S SALE OF LANDS. IN DOOLY.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable Ordinary
of Bibb connty, will be sold, as the property of Thomas
P. Stubbs, deceased, Ute of Bibb connty, before tbc
Court House door in Vienna, on tbe first Tuesday in Oc
tober next, and within the legal hours of sale, three ban
died Here* of good pine laud, lying two miles south of
aaid town, known aa the Merriwetber Farm, about one
hundred acres of which Is cleared and in cultivation.—
On the place are cabins, a good well ot water, Ac.
Also, at the same time and place, will be sold tbe
Honse and Lot, In Vienna, formerly occupied by Alex
ander Merriwetber aa a Hotel. Said lot fronting Court
House square, and containing about two acres.
Terrs—Notes haring approved security, and payable
lat Jane, 1883, with Interest for one year.
WM. LUNDY. Adm’r
Aug 21- of Thomas P. Stubbs.
r> EORGIA, BIBB COUNTY.
u Whereas, Julius Peter applies to the undersigned
for letters of Guardianship of the person and property
of William, John and Charles Horn, minor sous of
George Horne, tote of Mid connty, deceased:
These are therefore to require all persons concerned
to file In my ottce, on or before the first Monday in Oc
tober next, their objections, If any they have, to aaid
appointment, otherwise letters at Guardianship will be
granted the applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature, this Au
gust 13th, I860. WM. M. RILEY,
Ang 14- Ordinary,
G eorgia, Houston county:
Obdixabt's Office for * aid County.
The petition of Levi Ezell, former Administrator of
the estate of Edward Bacon, late of Mid county deceas
ed. showeth that he baa frilly discharged bis said trust
and turned over the balance of the estate nnadmin-
iatered to Joseph C. Ellia, who is now the Administrator
of Mid Edward Bacon.
It i* ordered that citation do issue in terms of the tow
requiring all persons Interested, to be and appear at my
office on or before tlie first Monday in February next, to
show cause, if any they have, why Mid letters of dis
mission should not be granted.
Given under my hand and official signature, this 2nd
August, I860. W. T. SWIFT, Ordinary,
aug«
/Wm i iiUiivi •••••••••••••••« u.uo
Core and Cotton ltirrow, or Gang Plow 5.00
Far best and cheapest Laud Level forHorizontaliz
ing and Grade Ditching, 5.00
For best 4 Horse Road Wagoc 10.00
“ 2 “ “ “ 10.00
•* l “ Dump Cart 5.00
“ Ox Dump Cart 5.00
“ Ox Yoke..... 5.00
“ Plow (Tear for Plantation use 5.00
“ liopc twisting Machine for plantation
use 5.00
For best Portable Horse Power 10.00
“ 4 Horse “Oin House Power” for ginning
Cotton., 20.00
For.best Cotton Gin for Upland Cottons 10.00
•• “ “ •• Sea Island do 10.00
N. B.—Gina must be of Southern skill and Manufacture.
For beat Iron Cotton Screw 10.00
“ Improved Grist Mill worked by Horse
Power !... 10.00
For best Cotton Seed Huller 10.00
“ •• “ Crasher attached to the gin
(or gin stand) to crush the seed aa they toll
fromthi ’ ”
' a plantation upon tlte most recent advance
ments, in economical and progressive architec-
’ tore, open to the competition or tbe world,
and the same to become the property of the
Convention 50 00
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTJ1ENT.
For the largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced - *■
upon 5 acre* of land—the date of planting—de
tail of cultivation—times plowed and hoed—
kind of plows used—amount and kind of ma
nures—when and how applied—tlie variety of
cotton—the land accurately measured, and the
cotton weighed in the presence or three rclia-
able witnesses, with their certificate of tbe
same—and not lesa than 2,500 lbs. to tbe acre;
premium ’ *50 00
For tbe largest crop of Upland Cotton, produced
upon 1 acre—fame requisition- as for tho crop
on 5 acres—not less than 5,000 lbs. per acre... .A20 00
For tbc largest crop oi Sea Island Cotton, pro
duced from 5 acres—same requisitions—not
less than 2,000 lbs. per acre $50 00
For the largest crop of Sea Island Cotton, from 1
aero—same requisitions—not leas than 1,500
lbs per acre ; $30 00
For the largest crop of Indian Corn, from 10 acres
of upland—fame requisitions a* for cotton-s
not less than 50 bushels per acre $50 00
For tbe largest crop of Indian Corn, from 1 acre or
upland—fame requisitions—not lesa than 100
bushels per acre ,.$20 00
For the largest crop of Indian Corn, from 10 acres
of swamp, or low lands—not less than 100
bushels per acre—Mmorequisitions. $50 00
For the hugest crop of low land Rice, from 10
ocrcs—not less than 80 biuheto per acre—requi
sitions the same as above $50 00
For the largest crop of upland Rice, from one acre
—not lets than 50 bushels—requisitions same
as above.... ...’....$10 00
For the largest crop of Brown Sugar and Syrup,
from 1 acre—to be exhibited upon the Fair
ground .'. ! $25 00
For the largest crop of White Wheat, from 1 acre—
not less than 30 bushels—north ut3SX degrees
latitude—requisitions the same $10 00
For.tho largest cron of White Wheat, from 1 acre—
not less than 30 bushels—Booth of 33)4 degrees
latitude—requisitions same $10 00
For the largest crops of Red Wheat—the requlai-
sitions same as for White—and for each $10 00
For the largest crop of Rve, for bread, from 1 acre
—not less than IS bushels—requisitions same..$ 5 00
For the largest crop of Rye, forgrazing purposes—
not less than 15 bushels—requisitions same. ..$ 5 00
For tho largest crop of Barley, for bread—not less
than30bushels.... ,.$5 00
10.00 For the largest crop of Barley, forgrazing—not less
than 30 bushels—same requisitions.;. $500
For tbe largest crop of Oats—not less than 50
bushels per acre—requisitions same as above..$ 5 00
For the largest crop of field Peas, from 1 acre—not
less than 20 bushels—requisitions saute $ 5 00
For the largest crop of Ground Peas, from la. re—
not less than 50 bushels—same requisitions... $ 5 00
For the largest crop or Sweet Potatoes, from 1 acre
• not less than 400 bushels—requisitions same. .$10 00
For the largest crop of Irish Potatoes, from 1 acre
—not less than -000 bushels—requisitions the
same $10 00
For the largest crop of Turnips, from 1 acre—not
less than SOO bushels $10 00
For the largest crop of Beets—same as Turnips—
requisitions as above $10 00
For the largest crop of Carrots—same as Turnips
and Beets $10 0(
For the hugest crop of Hay, from Pea Vines, per
acre—requisitions same.. ;... $10 00
Fox the largest crop of Hay. from indigenous grass
es, per acre—same as above $10 00
For tbe largest crop of Foreign Grapes, from 1
acre—same as above $10 00
Exhibitors of all of the above crops must state in de
tail, fully, lu writing, when the articles are recorded for
exhibition at the office of the Secret.lry, all the requisi
tions as laid down for Cotton, Corn, Ac., as above, with
the witnesses’ certificates for the measurement of land,
pounds and bushels per acre—without which, the exhi
bitor cannot be allowed to compete for the premiums of
the Convention, and tbe Judges will not award premi
ums thoreoa.
COTTON BALES.
5.00
HOME DEPARTMENT.
TOBK, BACON AND Bl
For best )4barrcl Pickled <r Mess Pork....; $10 00) “ pairof “
“ do do do do do Eeef 10 Co | " stn-ie “ “ “
“ Bacon-Hams regardless 01 age 5 00 • For 2d best single “ “ “ . ...... .
For best Bacon Sides regardless of age,; $5 00 j For 2d best Mule, two years old, Georgia raised
“ Mutton Hams ....• 5 00 [For 2d best Jlitle, one year old, Georgia raised
Saddle of Mutton 5001 cattle—devoxs—1st class.
Exhibitors must state frilly, in writing, totbcConven- I For best Imported Bull V.
.. 10.00
.. 10.00
.. 5.00
..$10.00
.. 5.00
Ccgal Notices—33ibb Couittn.
J^OTICE.—Sixty days alter date applicatjon | will be
_ . made to the brdihary ot Bibb count v. for leave to
sell Lots of Land Nos. 1»! and 187, in the 7th District of
Worth county. Ga., belonging to tbe estate of Robert
Finolay, late of Bibb connty deceased. Tills Angnst 23,
1880. [aug *3] C. D. FINDLAY, Adm r.
4’ EORGIA—BIBB COUNTY: , „
Whereas. E. C. Gnuiniss, Administrator of John D.
Daev, tote of said county, deceased, haviug fully dis-
chargcd his Administration as aforesaid:
Therefore all persons concerned are heicby notified
and required, to appear at my office on or before the
first Monday in March next and show cause, if any they
have, why said E. C. Granniss, as Administrator, should
not be dismissed from his Administration.
Given under my hand and official signature this Au
gust S3, I860. WM. M. RILEY, Ordinary.^
(S EORGIA—BIBB COUNTY:
' 1 Whereas, William A. Evan*. Administrator of tbe
estate or John W. Evans, tote or Mid connty deceased,
having fully discharged his Administration as afore-
said: ,
Tberefore all persons concerned are hereby notified
and required, to appear at ray office on or l>eforc the
first Monday in March next, and show cause, if any they
have, why Mid William A. Evans, a* Administrator,
should not be dismissed from his Administration.
Given nndcr ray hand and official signature, this Au
gust 33, I860. WM. M. RILEY, Ordinary.
f s EORGIA, BIBB COUNTY.—Two months after the
VJT date bereof,application will be made to thoOrdina-
ry of Mid coauty lor leave to sell all the real and person
al property belonging to the estate of Thomas M. Ellis,
iate of said county, deceased, for the benefit of tbo heirs
and creditors. This Ang. 1st, 1800.
ang 2 ABNER L. CLINKSCALES, Adrn’i
G EORGIA. BIBB COUNTY.—To all whom It may
concern; Whereas, Albert L. Ross of said State and
connty, applies to the undersigned for letters of admin
istration on the esrate or Sarah S. Minor, tote of said
county, deceased:
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and sin
gular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be
and appear at my office within the time prescribed by
tow, to show cause If any they have, why said letters of
administration on the estate of Mid deceased, ehoaldnot
issue to the applicant.
Given nndcr my hand and Official signature, this 2nd
Angnst, I860. [aug 3] WM. M. RILEY, Ord’y.
G EO. G. EVANS,
morxiETOB or nix oldest axd
Largest Gift Book Enterprise
IN THE WORLD,
PstmontnUy locoUdat
He. 4S9 Chestnut Street, ,
- PHILADELPHIA.
July 39-41-cow Ct
G eorgia, bibb county:
Whereas, T. W. Brantley, Administrator on the
estate of Benjamin M. Brantley, tote of said county, de
ceased, applies to me for letter* dlsmissory from bis Ad
ministration.
Therefore all person* concerned are hereby required to
show caasc. If any they have, why said Administrator,
on tbe first Monday in November next, should not be
discharged.
Given under my band and seal of office, this May 4th,
I860. WM. M. RILEY, Ordinary,
may 5-
/-> EORGIA—BIBB COUNTY:
ij Whereas, Vo’aey Fierce, Administrator on tbe es
tate of Leonard W. Gibson, tot* of Mid coanty deceased,
applies to tbe undersigned lor letters dlsmissory from
hto administration.
C ’atvcu'nuder my band and seal of office. UiisApril fid,
1900. (apr Mm) W M. M. RILEY, Ordinary.
, /"x EORGIA—BIBB COUNTY t
. ( T Whereas, B. G. Lockett and James W. Tinsley, Ex
| ccntoreofthe Will of Wm. Lockett, deceased, tote 01
connty, apply to mo for letter* dlsmissory from
th^ir Jvxecutoi>hlp* _ . .
Therefore all person* concerned, are hereby required
to -how-cause, liany theytaye, why said Exacntor. on
the first Monday in October next, rhoiild not be dls-
^ j&£ nd “w^’lL RUKi^Orfi^* 4,
B ibb court of ordinart.
Ix Cbaxbxss, June 9th, 1860.
To Elizabeth Newsom, of Bibb county, John Newsom,
of Louisiana. James Newsom of Louisiana, William C.
Lawsbe, of Fulton connty. Ga., Nathaniel G. Foster and
his wife Mary E. Foster, formerly Lawshc, of Snmtcr
connty. Ga.. Nathaniel E. Gardner and his wife Martha
E. Gardner formerly Lawsbe. of Fulton coanty, Ga., In
Jennings and his wife Elizabeth, formerly Newsom, of
Bibb county, Ga.. Albert B. Ross, a* Gnardiau, ad litem.
for Elizabeth E. Newsom, minor, of Mississippi, the raid
Albert B. being or Bibb connty, Ga., Robert B. Barfield
and hto wife Martha M., formerly Newsom of Bibb coun
ty, Ga., Benjamin F. C. Bonner and hto wire Caroline,
formerly Newsom, of Bibb comity, Ga., Madison G.
Newsom, of Bibb coanty, Ga., and Albert B. Ross, of
Bibb county, Ga., as Gnardton, ad litem, tar Laura
Newsom, devisees, legatees, ana heirs at tow of Henry
Newsom, tote of said county of Bibb, deceased:
You are hereby notified that Robert B. Barfield, Madi
son G. Newsom, and Ira Jennings, as executors of the
tost will and testament of Hen nr Newsom, late of raid
county of Bibb, deceased, have this day filed theirpeti-
tion in the Court of Ordinary of said coanty of Bibb,
and pray that citation may issae to tbe devisees, lega
tees and heirs at tow of the raid Henry Newsom, deceas
ed, you will therefore take notice that a paper purport
ing to be tho tost will and testament of said Henry New
som, deceased, will be propounded for Probate, In sol
emn form, on the first Monday in October next. In terms
of the statute, in snch cases made and provided.
Given nndcr my band and official signature, this June
6th, I860. WM. M. RILEY’, Ordinary.
Jane 16
nEORGIA, BIBB COUNTY;
' 1 To all whom It may concern:—Whereas Wm. T.
Massey, of Mid State and connty, applies to the under
signed for letters of Administration. <B bonis non, ot tbe
estate of Tons g Johnson, tote of said county, deceased:
These are tberefore to cite and admonish,all and sin
gular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be
and appear at my office, within the time prescribed by
tow, to show cause, tf any they have, why Mid letters of
Administration, de bonis non, ot the estate of Mid de
ceased, should not Issue to the applicant.
Given under ray hand and official signature, this 13th
Angust^l880. WM. M. RILEY, Ordinary,
fxEORGIA, BIBB COUNTY:
u Whereas Thomas J. Townsend applies to the un
dersigned for letters of Guardianship of the person and
property ol Jesse L. and William W. Bryant, minora of
Jesse L. Bryant, deceased:
These are therefore to require alt persons concerned,
to file in my office, on or before the first Monday in Oc
tober next, their oWeetlons, If any they have, to raid
appointment, otherwise letters of Guardianship will be
granted the applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature, tbls An
gust 13th, 1680. WJT. M. RILEY,
Ang 14- Ordinary.
1 the gin, intended for jiianuri.nl purposes. 10.00
For best Cotton Seed Oil Expresaer 30.00
“ Graiu Thrasher 5.00
“ “ Fan 5.00
“ Corn and Cob Crusher. 5.00
For best C«»m and Cob Shelicr 5.00
•* Straw and Shuck Cutter 5.00
Grain Cradle .5.00
“ Shingle and Stave Machine. 5.00
“ and largest exhibition of Iron Ties for
baling Cotton 10.00
For best Plantation Gate, Hinges and Self-Latch
ing 5.00
For best Portable Steam or Caloric Engine for Ag
ricultural purposes—ginning, grinding, &c.—
the Engine to be In operation on the Fair
ground 30.00
In the Department of Agricultural Mechanics, tbc Con
vention wifi award discretionary premiums for all arti
cles of real merit not Included in the premium list.
While it will be the earnest desire and constant aim of
the same to encourage and promote ail industrial inter
ests, the claims of Agriculture command our first regard
and must secure our highest reward. In our cmeration
of the implement that nas conferred more happiness and
blessed the human family to a greater ratio thau any oth
er known to civilized man, we shall bestow tbo “Great
Gold Medal,” tbe highest reward of ihc -‘Convention,”
upon the Invention in Agricultural Mechanics, likely to
provo of most practical value and utility to maukiud.
We earnestly Invite the Inventors aud Manufacturers
oferery class of Agricultural Implements of the South
ern and Western States, to be represented in their influ
ence and strength at the Fair or the “Cotton Planters’
Convention, of Georgia.” With its endorsement of their
skill and enterprise snccoss will follow reward.
Mzxctactckes or Lebtueu.
For best Carriage Harness 10.00
“ Bossy “ 5.00
Wa£on §.00
“ Lady s do 5.00
“ Dozen Brogans .. 10.00
-“ Fair Boots s.flo
•• best X doz. pair Gents’s Shoes 5.00
“ “ “ “ Ladies’ “
• Child u’s «
“ Traveling Trunk add Valise
For best and largest collection of Tanned Leather,
consistingorKips, Calf, Sole and Harness 15.00
For best sides Upper, Sole and Harness Leather. 5.00
For best half dozeu Calf Skins 5.00
“ side oil dressed Whang Leather. 5.00
“ half doz. dressed Sheep Skins 5.00
“ “ “ Goat “ 5.00
“ specimen plantation tanned Leather for
plantation use 5.00
For the best lot of 50 bides of Uplaltd Cotton $100 00
“ “ “ “ “ 25 “ “ “ 50 00
“ “ “ “ “ 10 “ “ “ “ 25 00
“ “ “ “ “ 5 “ “ “ “ - 20 00
* “ “ 2 “ * JOOO
“ “ “ “ “10 “ !‘ Sea Island “ 50 00
“ “ “ “ “ 5 “ “ “ “ ..... 25 00
“ “ “ “ “3 “ “ “ “ 20 00
tion, the mode of pickling, curing ana preserving the
Meats. . - r -
daiut.
For the best Jar of fresh Butter 10 pounds or more,
Georgia made w $5 00
For beet Cheese 5 00
For best Firkin of Butter, 30 pounds or more, 0
months old.... $10 00
The process of making and preserving the Bntter and
Cheese must he given as before required.
IIOl-SEUOLn DEPABTXEXT.
Forbest'Jar of Leaf Lard,. $5 00
“ Box Hand Soap 10 lbs. or more 5 00
“ lOjwunds Soft Soap home made 5 00
“ and largest oollect’n of fine Soaps 5 00
“ Starch, 10pounds.... ...... 5X10
“ Box Candles 5 00
“ 2 Loaves Light Bread 5 00
“ Sample Rolls 5 00
“ Sponge Cake - 5 00
' “ Frttit do 5 00
: Plain do 6 00
Com Bread .' 5 00
Vinegar...... 5 00
“ Cider, 5 gallons 5 00
“ lot of 1 dozen Preserves of different va
rieties., 15 00
For best lot othalf dozen Preserves of different va
rieties 10 00
For best sample of any variety 1 $5 00
“ lot Of 1 dozen Jars Pickles of different
varieties 10 00
For best r of any variety 5 00
“ Jot of 1 dozen Jellies of different vari
eties ■ 10 00
For best sample of any variety 5 00
• “ 1 dozen bottles Catsup 5 00
‘‘ 1 dozen bottles of Pepper Sauce 5 00
“ half dozon Jar* bermctrically scaled
Fruits: 10 00
For best half dozen Jars bermctrically scaled
Vegetables 10 00
For best Peck Hops and mode of enring 5 00
“ M bushel dried Apples, Peaches, Pears
nndOniuccs, each 5 00
For best Drum of drird Figs 5 00
“ specimens oferystnlizcd Fruit aud Veg
etables 5 00
PEOBGLY—BIBB COUNTY:
YJ To all whom it may concern:—Whereas. Sarah Ann
E. Jordan, of raid State and county, applies to tbe un
dersigned for letters of Administration on the estate of
Wiley Jordan, tots ot said cootty. deceased:
These are therefor* to cite and admonish all and singu
lar, the kindred and creditors of said deceased to be and
appear at my office within the time prescribed by tow, to
1 how cause, if any they have, why said leucra of Admin
i (tration on tbe estate of said deceased should not issue
to the applicant.
Given andcr my hand aad official «jjrnature, thU 13th,
1600.
(apr 5
Yug 14-
JiU UUK4SM niEIIOtUit, IUM iutil
WM. M. RILEY. Ordinary.
MANUFACTURES OF FABRICS.
Cottos, Wool, axn Inox.
For best bale Osnabnrgs, 8 oz. to yard, $5 00
“ “ Sheeting 5 00
“ “ Shirting, 500
“ “ Kerseys, 5 00
“ “ Stripes, 5
“ “ Plains, 5
“ J* Bed-ticking 5 00
“ Single Cotton Matress, 5
“ Single Hair do 5 00
“ Sp ring do 5
“ Coil Cotton Rope, 5
“ Coil Plow Lines, 5 00
“ half duzen Horse Collars of Moss and
Bark each, 5 00
For best Sample of Cotton Belting 5 00
For best Bale Cotton Sacking $5 00
Bale of Cotton Yarn,, 5 00
Piece lfiaius, 10 00
Piece SaUuctts and Twoeds, each 10 00
For best Piece Casimere
“ Piece Lindseys' ana Kerseys,,.'.
Piece Sierge. 500
Piece plain Flannel, all wool, 10 00
Piece Twilled do (half cotton) for plan
tation use, to 00....
For best specimen Letter Paper and Printing 5 00
For best specimen Book-Binding 5 00
Manufactories ix Wood axd Ibox.
For best Bureau $10 00
“ Sofa 10 00
11 Bedstead 10 00
“ Set of fine Chairs 5 00
“ Set Common do 6 00
* Invalid Chair 5 00
il Extension Dining Table ’ 5 00
“ Kitchen Table with Drawers, Lid,
‘ Shelves, Ac 10 00
Window Sash and Blinds 5 00
‘ Panel door 5 00
Tin and Wire Safe 5 00
‘ B-ozcn Cedar, Cypress, Junipcrand Pine
Backets 5 00
For best dozen Water Cans with Bales and Covers
for field use 10 00
For best Gxtrgia made Rifle. 10 00
’• do do Shot Gun. 10 00
* Family Carriage, combining convent,
cnee, safety and lightness .'... 15 00
For best Top Baggy $10 00
“ No Top Boggy 5 ~
Specimen or Casting in Hollow-Ware... 5
For best specimen and most approved pattern
Cast Iron Railing 5 00
For best Bar and Round Iron 5 00
* Set Blacksmith's Tools 5 00
‘ Set of Tin Ware...! 5 00
* Rail Road Car built in Georgia with
Locomotive 20 00
For best Cooking Store and ntensils 5 00
“ do Range 5 00
“ Plantation Cook Stove for wood, with
a 50 gallon boiler and snfficiont Oven capacity
for baking at one time from one to two bush
els of meal and potatoes... 10 00
Under this head of Manufactures, the Convention will
award discretionary premiums on ail articles of merit
and practical utility, not enumerated in the. above list
CnxxicAL Manufactures, Oils, Cements Minerals,
Ac.
For best specimen cold pressed Castor Oil.... $5 00
For best specimen Linseed, Lard and cotton Seed
oii...rv7T:.. 5 00
For best specimen Bituminous aud Anthacite
Coal, each 5 00
For best half Barrel Spirits Turpcntiuc $5 00
” specimen Lime, Gypsum, water-Cement
and Pearl Ash, half Barrel each 5 00
For beat collection of Minerals 5 00
Manufactures ox Marrle and Stox*.
For best Marble Monument and Mantel, each....$10 00
“ specimen (1 dozen) Brick 5 00
For best and largest exhibition of Stone-Ware... $5 00
For best MiU Rock for grinding com 5 00
CLonnxo.
For best and largest exhibition of Ready-Mado
Clothing manufectured in Georgia, and of
Southern Materials $20 00
For best Gentleman's Hat 5 00
For best Negro do $5 00
“ and largest and greatest variety of Hats
manufactured in Georgia, and of Southern ma
terial 10 00
Fixe Arts.
For best Piano Forte, Southern made $5 00
“ Instrumental piece of Music adapted
“ to the sameC ....,( 5 00
“ Portrait by, and of a Georgian 10 00
“ Miniature by and ofa Georgian 10 00
“ Photographby and ofa Georgian 5 00
“ Ambrotypeby and of a Georgian...;.... 5 00
“ Dagueweotype of a Georgian 7.... 5 00
“ specimen or animal Painting lu Oil .
(original) and from nature . 10 00
1 or specimen Landscape from nature ...“ 10 00
•* do Fruit do do 10 00
do Mine subjects In water colors each... 5 00
For beet Painting by a pupil of any of the Schools
in Georgia 10 00
For best and most acceptable and pract leal plans,
illustrations, specincatlon* snd estimates of
a "Southern Rural aud Plantation \ Uto —
embracing as follows: Proprietor's dwelling,
cottages for Overseer and negroes. Bams for
everv kind of stock, Gin-House and every other
building required to complete and equip frilly
Cotton must be upon the Fair firouud, and the Uplands
bound with the “Iron Ties,” or Hoops.
SAMPLES OF CROPS.
For tho best lot of Sample Stalks, with the cotton
thereon, of tbc most productive varieties for
general cultivation $10 00
For the best bushel of Bread Corn, with 0 ears for
sample
For tlie same—Stock Corn
For the host bushel of White Wheat, with one
dozen heads as sampler 5 00
For the best bushel of Red Wheat, with one dozen
heads as rampk-s 5 00
For the best bushel of Ryu, for bread, with sam
ples 5 00
For the best bushel of Rye, for grazing, with sam
ples.... 5 00
For the best bushel of Barley, for bread, with sam
ples ’. .-... 5 00
For the best bushel of Barley, for grazing, with
samples 5 (X)
For the nest bushel of Upland Itlce, with samples.. 5 00
For the best bushel oflowland Rice, with samples, 5 00
For the best bushel, each, of the different varieties
of Sweet Potatoes 10 00
For the best bushel, each, of tbe difiereut varieties
of Irish Potatoes 10 00
For the best bushel of Field Peas, for the table.... 5 00
For the best bushel of Field Peas, for stock 5 00
For tbc best samples of the largest number and
best varieties of Field Peas, raised and exhib
ited by one individual 20 00
For the best samples of Grass Seeds, both indige
nous and foreign, exhibited and raised by one
person—adapted to South 10 00
Individual departments are invited, and ample pro
vision will be made for exhibitors, both in the Ag
ricultural and Horticultural Halls, for the larg
est and most extensive collection of samples
of Field and Garden crops, to be raised and
exhibited by ouc individual, with written
f&VtflTfiirgest exhibitor of4inY*class'. .TT —T?.. 25 00
HORTICULTURE.
For thu best and greatest variety of Garden Vege
tables, raised and exhibited by one person-
described, labelled and wTitten statement of
the system of culture—under the same restric
tions as set forth for the exhibition officld crops
—premium $25 00
For the best and greatest variety of Garden Seeds,
adapted to Southern soil and climate—not less
thau 20 of the most approved varieties—la
belled and raised by one person—premium .... 10 00
PROSPECTIVE PREMIUMS.
For the most thorough, successful and practical
perimental resnlts, on 10 acres of land, for
three consecutive years, with six varieties of
commercial manures, in the cultivation of cot
ton, corn, wheat, rye, barley, rice, sugar cane,
potatoes, and the field pea, and the improved
condition of the soil at the expiration of this
period—and to be continuous at the discre
tion of this Convention — and a full annual
report of tbo same, made by a committee ap
pointed especially for the purpose above spcci-.
fled—first report of these experiments to be
made at the Fair of I860—and a premium for
tbe first year, of. $50 00
For the best managed and systematized Plantation
in Georgia—for its extent, capital invested,
number of hands employed—with fttll written
details—surveys of the same, and plans of
houses—quantity and qnality of live stock-
including every manipulation and rainutitc
thereof, of note or merit—and reported by a
special committoe appointed by tbc Conven
tion—the proprietor of said plantation living
npon the same, and directing, in person, tbe
business of his own estate—accompanying tho
report of the Judges—with a written essay up
on his management, system of agriculture, Im
plements, and general plantation economy—
A frill w ritten statement of formula, Ac., of all the ar
ticles offered under this head must be deposited where
article is intended for exhibition.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
For best pair Woolen Blankets $5 00
“ pair Cotton do 5 00
“ • 10 yards of negro Woolen Cloth 5 00
“ 10 do Woolen Carpeting 5 00
“ Hearth Rug, Woolen 5 00
“ Rag Rug 5 00
“ specimen of Rag Carpeting 5 00
“ wool Coverlid 500
** CottonComforts ......' 5 00
For best Imitation Marseilles $500
Woven Counterpane! - 5 00
second best Woven Counterpane 5 00
10 yards Woolen Jeans 5 00
10 do Cotton do 5 00
5 do Linen Shirting 5 00
5 do Cotton do 5 00
5 do Linen Diaper 5 00
5 do Cotton Diaper... 5 00
SEWING THREAD.
For best specimen Silk Thread.... $5 00
“ do Lineu do ' 5 00
For best specimen Cotton Thread $3 00
EMBROIDERY IN BERLIN WOOL.
For best specimen in Plush $10 00
second best specimen in Plush '5 00
do do do in Darned 10 00
For best specimen on Child’s Dress $5 00
2d best sp’men on Child’s Dress 5 00
design for Frame.'. 10 0o
FRENCH EMBROIDERY.
For best specimen on Ladies’ Dress $10 00
2d best specimen ladies’ Dress 5 00
specimen on Child’s Dress 5 00
2d best specimen Child’s Dress 5 00
.-Cow
Bnll, 4 years old....
“ 3 “ “ ....
For best Cow, 4 years o
“ Heifer, 2 years
jld....
“ Cow, of any age, with Calf at her *
ayekshire—2nd - class!
For best Imparted Bull.
“ “ Cow
“ Ball, 4 years old
....7i.fn.o6
20.00
15.00
....... 15.00
—a 10.00
5.00
$30.00
15.00
...., 10.00
5.00
le.... 20.00
(.....$20.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
.. .. 5.00
$20.00
15.00
..!... 15.00
lc.... 20.00
For best Cow, 4 years old, or more
• v 3 “ “
Heifer 2 years old
For best Cow of any age, with Calf at her 1
KERRY—THIRD (LASS.
For best imported Bull ! ; $20 CO
For best imported Cow $20 00
DURHAXS—FOURTH CLASS
For best Bull, any age .$10 CO
“ Cow do do 7.. 20 00
Con- with Calf at her side, any age 20 00
For best Heifer, 3 years old $15.00
“ do 2 do do 10.00
“ do 1 do do .- 5.00
This Race ef Cattle not being valuable for scanty pas
tures, It is not tbe interest of the Cotton Planter to en
courage breeding them iu the ptoutiug States!
GRADES AXD CROSSES—FIFTH CLASS
For best Cow (iu milk) with Calf at her side, of
cither of these, each... i $10 00
Bulls of neither being desirable by practical end ex-
p rienced breeders for perpetuating good cattle, no pri
nt! ams are offeacd for Bulls In this class.
WORK OXEN.
For beet yoke of Oxen, working qualities to be
tested on tlie ground during'the Fair $10 00
For 2d beet single yoke, working qualities, to be
tested on the ground during the Fair $5 00
FAT CATTLE.
For best lot of fat Steers,- (25 or more) sold In Ma
con during the Fair $25 00
For best specimen on Collar....
“ do do Ifaudkcrchlef
“ do do Sleeves
$5 00
5 00
5 00
EMBROIDERY CHENILLE.
For best specimen $10 00
For 2d best specimen $5 00
BRAID WORK.
For best specimen on Child's Dress $5 00
For best specimen on Cloak $5 00
PATCH WORK.
For best in Silk Quilt : . $5 00
“ 2d best ia Silk Quilt 5 00
“ specimen in Cotton QuOt 5 00
“ 2d do do do do 5 00
For best specimen in Worsted Quilt $5 00
“ do of Raised Work Quilt 5 00
“ do in Cradle ’ do
KNITTING.
For best specimen In pair Silk Ilose $5
“ do do do do X Hose 5
“ do - do do Flax do , 5
“ do do do do )4 do 5
“ do do do Cotton do 5
For best specimen Cotton X Hose $5
“ do Woolen do 5
“ do do X do 5
“ do Child’s Hose 5
CROCHET WORK.
For nestTidy.... $5
“ Shawl 5
For best Collar $5
MILLINERY.
For handsomest Velvet Bonnet $10
do Silk do 5
do Straw do 5
do Child's Hat 5
For handsomest Lady's Cap.... $5
Head dress 5
Riding Hat 5
rurocsi Bpccimcn ut r.yv. riOWerU o
For best specimen Shell Work $5
HAIR WORK.
For best specimen in Flowers $5
'* do do Bracelet.. 5
do do Necklace 5
For best specimen in Pin $5
44 (Jo* sirs Phaln K
do Chain
ORNAMENTAL.
For handsomest Fly Brash $5 00
“ do Fan 5 00
For most useful design in Leather Work $5 00
made at the 2d annual Fair in 1601—premium..200 00
To-the cotton planter in Georgia who shall erect,
aad have in successful operation, npon his
plantation, by the Fair of 1861, Henry's cotton
spinning machinery, for working up his cot
ton crop of the next year—and rail report of
results, of profit, Ac., to the Convention in
1802—a premium of. 500 00
To any Joint stock company that shall erect, in the
city of Macon, and havo in successful operation by the
Fair of 1861, a Manufactory, exclusively for Southern
Plows, with a capital stock ol $60,000, this Convention
plcdg f to the amonnt ot $10,000 worth of stock.
TOE ORCHARD.
STANDARD ATTLE TREES WITH FRUIT OF SOUTHERN ORI
GIN AXD CULTURE.
For best lot and largest variety oftobellcd standard
Apple Trees or Southern origin, raised by tbo
exhibitor, with specimens of the fruit of each
variety, as many as possible of the Fall and
Winter fruits, with a frill written description,
character and history of each as practicable,
given to the Convention before the premium
can be awarded .-. $10 00
For best half dozen standard Apple Trees of great
est excellence as winter frait and keeping
qualities, with half dozen fruit of each variety
as specimens, and same requisitions as before 10 00
For best single variety, Trees and Fruit, as
above, and requisitions same $5 00
For beet lot and largest variety of Fall and Winter
Apple* on exhibition and raised by same per
son, with onebushcl of each variety.; 10 00
For best lot of half dozen varieties ofwlntcr Apples
of most excellence and keeping qualities, with
one bushel of each variety on exhibition and
individual... 10 00
raised by same
DWARF AITLE TREES.
Same amount of Premiums and requisitions for these
as standard Apple* and Trees.
FEARS.
Same amonnt of Premiums and requisitions for these
as Dwarf aud standard Apple Trees and Frait.
quixezs, Ac.
For best exhibition of this fruit with foil written
detail of keeping, Ac., made by exhibitor to
Convention.... : $5 00
For best 1 dozen Oranges.... 5 00
For best onedozen Lemons...:... $5 00
‘ specimen of any other Southern Fruit
of excellence not named above 5 00
THE VINEYARD.
For best conducted, most productive and practical
ly cultivated Vinejard in. Georgia, with full
written statement ot its cultivatoin, produc
tion, age, number and rarities of Vines, with
frill detail of Wine making, Ac., made by the
proprietor, to tho Convention and his applica
tion for a Special Committoe appointed try the
Convention to examine and report upon same,
with half dozen bottles of Wine from each vari
ety of Grape, as specimens of the production
or said Vineyard, with date of the Vintage ol
each $50 00
For best second Vineyard with same requisitions,
Ac.,as before.... :... 30 00
WINES AND CORDIALS.
For best one bottle Wine, any variety, 5 00
“ and largest exhibition of Wines by same
person with one bottle as a specimen of each,
pure juke, ..20 00
For best one bottle Cordial of any variety....... 6 00
‘ and largest exhibition of Cordials by
ramc person, with one bottle as a specimen of
each..... .' ! 10 00
Exhibitors must state fully, in writing, to tbe Conven
tion the formula of making tlie Wines and Cordials, and,
unless this requisition is observed, no award will bo
made. • '
HEDGING.
For best, longest cultivated ana most extensive
edge in Georgia, of Osage Orangc.it -ray
other plant, with description of age, best
methon of planting, trimming and training
the Hedge $10 00
for best and largest exhibition of Hedge plants
ol any variety $10 00
FLOBI CULTURE.
For best collection and largest exhibition of Green - -
Honso Plants by one person,labelled and de-
scribed !... $1006
HORSES OF ALL WORK—1ST CLASS—SUFFOLK.
For best Imported Suffolk Stallion, ownedin Geor
gia ; $50.00
For best Imported Suffolk Mare, owned lu Geor
gia 50.00
With certificates of their breeding and Importation
approved by the Convention.
[In all cases where the word Imported is used it is
understood that the an.mal must be brought from be
yond the limits of the United States.]
MESSENGER.
For best Stallion, owned iu Georgia $20.00
“ Mare, “ “ 20.00
For 2d best Mare, owned in Georgia $15.00
MOBOAN—2D CLASS.
For best Stallion, owned in Georgia .$20.00
Mare, 5 years old 20.00
2nd Mare, under 5 years old 20.00
Filly, 3 years old 15.00
For best Filly, 2 years old $15.00
“ Marc of any age, with Colt at herside 20.00
BLACK HAWK.
For best Stallion ownedin Georgia *...$20.00
“ Maro “ “ 20.00
For 2nd best Marc, owned in Georgia 15.00
For beet Mare of any age, with Colt at her side.. .$20.00
ANY BREED.
For best Marc, 6 years old $10.00
“ “ 4 “ “ 10.00
“ Filly 3 “ “ 10.00
“ “ a “ “ 5.00
“ “ 1 “ “ 5.00
For best Stallion, 6 years old $10.00
“ “ 4 « “ 10.00
“ “ 2 “ “ 6.00
“ Mare of any age, with Colt by her side... 20.00
COLLECTIVELY.
For the Stallion exhibiting the best and largest
number of Colts, in Georgia,on the ground.. 20.00
For the Mare exhibiting the largest number of
Colts, from Stallion or Jack, on the ground,
iu Georgia !.. 25.00
For the lamest number of Mares, (not less than 5)
with their produce, owned A exhibited on the
ground, by any planter in Georgia—not less
tnan 23 collectfvmy 50.00
For tho 2nd largest number of Marcs, not less than
5 (same requisition as before), not less than 15
collectively 30.00
For the best and largest number of first dots
Marcs—not less than 20, and the average not
over 5, and none over 8 years old—ownSi and
exhibited by the same individnal, on the Fair
Ground, and bona fide sales of them made to tbe
Cotton Planters of Georgia, with evidence of
the same to the ratisfoction of the Convention
(competition open to the world) silver pitcher. .100.00
For the 2nd best and largest number of first class
Mares, not less than 20, and the average not
over 5, and none over 8 years old, Ac., Ac.,
aforesaid, silver pltcbcr 75.00
CARRIAGE MARES.
For the best pair of Mares, not over 5 years old-
open to the world $20,00
For tbe 2nd pair of Mares, as aforesaid .’:... 15.00
For best pair of Mares, (age same) Georgia raised.. 15.00
For second best pair or Mares, Georgia raised,
age same ; 2000
For best single harness Mare, open to the world
(agesamo). 10.00
For 2nd best single harness Marc, open to the
world (age same) ■ 5.00
For best Single harness mare, ago same, Georgia
raised 15.00
For 2nd best single harness Marc, age same, Geor
gia raised 10.00
For best saddle Mare, age same, Georgia raised... 10.00
CARRIAGE HORSES.
For best pair Carriage Horaea, not over 6 years old,
and raised in Georgia 10.00
For best single harness Horse, same requisition:. .$10.00
For best raddle Horse, same requisition, 5.00
In the clarification of Brood, Harness and Saddle
Mares, indiridttal-excallence In points of size, symmetry,
action, dis osltion and workiug qualities, will be tbe
standard of merit and value, without regard to blood or
speed. It being the Interests and policy of the Agricul
turists of this age, to fitvor and encourage the breeding
and raising a race of Horses for a 1 work.
The great value of the Mare ever the Horse, for all
usage, economy and longer life in the planting States,
must rank hcra higher position in thescale of excellence,
npon onr premium list.
Ample provision and accommdatlon will be mado for
tbe reception of animals for exhibition, ann an enclosed
Amphitheatre for public exhibition of stock (but no lia
bility for injure or loss will be incurred), during the third
week of tho Pair, devoted exclusively to this depart
ment, but everything like racing, trials of speed, tilts
and tournaments, will be absolutely prohibited. Tbc
Convention will encourage evety departmentof progres
sive art and industry, but resolve to tolerato no species
of dissipation or immortality during its Fairs, offensive
to tbo feelings and sensibilities of the most fastidions.
JACKS AND JENNETS.
For best Imported Jack, with Certificates approved
by the Convention...... $20.00
For 2nd best Imported Jack, with Certificates ap
proved by the Convention 15.00
For best Jack, Georgia raised 15.00
For 2nd best Jack, Georgia raised 10.00
Hr Ml fespartafl Jbnst, with Certificates ap
proved by the Convention .' 20.00
For 2nd best Imported Jennet, with Certificate ap-
'■ proved by the Convention,.... 10.00
For best Jennet, Georgia raised. 10.00
For 2d best lot fat Steers 15 00
For best single flit Steer $10 00
“ single-fat Cow or Heifer 10 00
SHEEP—FIRST—CLASS—PINE WOOL.—SAXONS.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs $20 00
SPANISH MERINO.
For best pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs $15 00
FRENCH MERINO.
For beet pen containing Buck, Ewe and Lamb or
Lambs ....$15 00
SOJ.CIAN MERINOS.
For best pen, containing Buck Ewe, Lamb or
Lambs ....$15 00
SOUTH-DOWNS—SECOND CLASS.
For best pen, containing Buck, Ewe, Lamb or
Lambs $15 00
FAT MUTTON. .
For best lot fat Mutton (50. or more).;.., $25 00
For 2d best lot fat Mutton (50 or more) ...$20 00
To be sold in Macon during the Fair.
DEER PARK.
For the best Park of tame Deer in Georgia, ne t less
than ten head $20 00
SWINE—LARGE BREED—FIRST CLASS.—CHESTER.
For best Boar, 2 years old , 10 00
do 1 do do 10 00
Sow 2 do do 10 00.
do 1 do do 10 00
For best Sow 2yeare old orover, with] liter of Pigs,
uot less than 6 $16 00
For best pen of Pigs, uot less than 4 and 3 months
old ...., 5 00
SMALL BREED—SECOND CLASS.—WHITE St FFOLK.
Premiums sa.v.casfor Chesters.
GRADES AND CROSSES—THIRD CLAE 9.
Forth a best animals of any of the old tnd inoder-
Brceds of large or small Swine, same amount of Preml
time awarded in this as for the First and Second Classes.
Discretionary Premium* for any improved or recently
imported Breeds of-Swine that may be on exhibition,
will be awarded-bya Special Committee from the Judgea
on Swine.
FAT HOGS—FOURTH CLASS.
For best pen fat Hogs, not less than 5, age tob; con
sidered $10 00
For 2d best pen, age to be considered 5 00
For heaviest single Hog, age to be considered, rais
ed in Georgia ", $10 00
Exhibitors of Cattle, Sheep and Swine, in all cases,
uuder a rale of the Convcntioh, will be required, when -
the animal is entered for exhibition, to deposits with the
Secretary, a full written statement of the bit-tory, breed
and age of the animal, when practicable; the system o!
fc.ding and fattening; he food consumed; kind, quanti
ty, quality and vriuc,-’date and weight when feeding
commenced and ended, aud increased weight up to day
sent for exhibition.
POULTRY.
For best pen Cochin China Chickens $5 00
“ do Shanghae do ; 5 00
“ do Bmlima, do 5 00
“ do Poland do 5 00
“ do Black Spanish do 5 00
“ do Bantam do 6 00
“ do Turkics 5 00
“ do China Geese 5 00
“ do Hong Kong Geese ’. 5 00
For best pen Canada Geese
do
Common do
5 00
do
White Swan Geese
5 00
do
Black Swan do
500
do
Muscovy Ducks....
5 00
do
Pnffdlc do
500
“ do White Top-Knot Ducks 5 00
“ do Pea-Fowls 5 00
“ do Guinea Fowls 5 00
Fowls, owned and exhibited by 1 person 10 00
When tlie Contending samples arc equal in point of
size, eymmetre,! gc, Ac., tbe actual weight will deter
mine tnc result.
PIGEONS.
For largest collection of fiuicy Pigeons $5 00
RABBITS.
For best pair of Madagascar Babbits $5 00
REGULATIONS
OF THE FIRST ANNUAL FAIR FOR I860.
Individual* paying Five Dollars shall be members for
one year and exhibit articles without charge, and have
free access to the Fair Ground with the immediate mem
bers of their families; these comprise, the wife, un-mar-
ried daughters aud minor male children under eighteen
years old, and cards will be furnished by the Treasurer
to each member, embracing also, the names of each'
availing themselves of this privilege.
The public will be admitted at fifty Cents everyday
daring tbe Fair, and Children nt hair price.
Ladies will be required to pay One Dollar as an Exhi
bition Fee. All others $5 00.
The Pupils of Charitable Institutions, Ministers of all
Christian denominations, and the Editors of the JWUleal
Press of tho Southern States, who hare manifested an in
terest and sympathy with the great ends and objects of
this Convention, will be admitted free to all the privileges
of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members of their
families, and badges furnished them at the Secretary’s
Office.
All Editors and Editresses of the Agricultural Press of
tbe Southern States,are ttjxciaUy fnrtted toaUthfi privi
leges of the Fair Ground, with the immediate members
or their families. Badges of distinction will be served
them by the Secretary, and an office and stationery fot
their benefit. Badges of distinction will be screed also
by the Secretary to invited gzests and to delegates from
any Agricultural Society in tbe Southern States.
RULES FOR EXHIBITORS.
The Secretare’s office will be opened in Macon on the
12th of November for the purpose of receiving entries in
the department of Foreign and Southern Manufactures,
and previous to the opening of the Exhibition in this de
partment, on Monday, the 3d of December.
Persons wishing to become exhibitors at the Fair, are
requested to forward their entries to tbe Secretary of the
“Cotton Planters' Convention” at Macon, after the 12th
of November, which will facilitate business and prevent
disappointment to them.
All Exhibitors at tbe Fair, must pay theadmissionfee,
and have their animals or articles entered at the Secre
tary’s office, before taking them into the enclosures, with
cards attached to tbe same, and before 5 o'clock on Mon
day evening of the respective week, on which the arti
cle or animal will be exhibited, and in readiness for tbe
examination of the Jndges, at 9 o’clock, on Wednesday
morning of each week. No animal or article can be en
tered fora premium under any circtunstauLcs whatever,
in violation of this rale. The regulations of the Conven
tion must be strictly observed by exhibitors and rigidly
enforced by the officers and superintendents in charge
and having control over their respective departments.
The Superintendents will give particular attention and
direction to ail articles in their respective departments,
and sec that all are arranged as near as can be in nume
rical order, to lesson and facilitate the labors of the
Judges iu their examinations.
REPORTS OF JUDGES.
No article or animal will bo allowed to compete for
more than one premium, nor taken away when entered
for a premium, before the close of the Fair, andnopre-
mium will be paid in any case in violation of this rale.
The Jndges wBl make their reports on Thursday, the
20th December, and on Friday, tho 21st. The
AWARD OF PREMIUMS
Willi be made from tbc Executive Stand at 10 o’clock.
SALE or STOCK
Will be made on Friday, the 21st. .
TRIAL or AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
Will be made on Thursday, the 13th, the second week Of
the Fair.
roucE.
Alt efficient Police of the Convention, aided by that
T the City of Macon, under the Chief Marshal, will be
i the grounds during the entire exhibition, to preserve
order.
ANNUAL ADDRESS T
—Will be delivered on Wednesday, the 5thof December,
at the Executive Stand on the Fair Ground, and on Wed
nesday of each subsequent week an Address will be de
livered by distinguished Agriculturists of the Southern
States.
Secretary <
t;on,” Perry, Houston connty, Georgia, until the 12th of
November, afterwards at Macon Ga.
By order of the President,
HOWELL COBB.
The officers of this Convention, being advised by
Messrs. Octavos Cohen A Co., of Savannah, that they
arc importing direct from Calcutta a cargo of bagging,
which will arrive some time in March, do earnestly nrge
the cotton planters of Georgia, and of tbc adjoining
States, to pnrehase from them a supply of bagging for
the next crop—It being the end and atm of this Conven
tion to Bid and cnconrag* all enterprises of direct and
foriegn trade.
A foil and liberal premium list will be printed, with
all tbo rales and regulations of the Fair, and issued at
a early day, embracing all the varied industrial inter
its of the South.
FIRST 7VEEK
of the Fair will open with an exhibition of Foreign
and Southern Manufactures—a new feature in the histo
ry of State Industrial Fairs in this conntry.
' SECOND WEEK
Will be devoted to the Agricultural and Horticultural
Departments; und the
THIRD WEEK
Will close the exhibition, with a great array and dis
play of the Live Stock of the Southern and Weetem
Status. - ’