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ACTS AND llESOLCTldifS
nf the Second Session of tke
provisional congress
or THK
COXVBDERATK STATES.
1861.
|Xo.219.1
Resolutions touching certain points of maritime law.
and defending the iiosition of the Confederate States
in respect thereto.
Whereas, the Plenipotentiaries of Great liritain,
Austria, France, Prussia, Russia, Sardinia andTurkey.
in a Conference iieli at Paris, on the ltith of April. 1*56,
made certain declarations respecting maritime law,
to serve as uniform rules for their guidance, in all oa
ses arising under the principles thus proclaimed: Am ,
whereas, it being desirable, not only to attain cer
tv and uniformity, as far ns may be practicable, in ma
ritime law, but also whatever is I st a 1
proper in the established usages of N ationa. i’hi Con
federate States of America deem it important to de
clare the principles bv wf ich they Will be governed ...
their intercourse with the rest of mnudkmd.—Now,
*'*1 He it resolved by the Congress of the Confeder
ate States of America, That, we maintain the right of
Privateering, it ha« boon long established by the
practice and recognized by ‘lie law of nations.
2. That the neutral dag covers enemy’s goods, with
the exception of contraband of war.
:i. That neutral goods, with the exception ofcontra-
band of war, are not liable to capture, nuder the me-
mv'i* fbig. . . . .
4. That blockades, in order to be binding, must be
effectual: that is to sav, maintained by a t*»rce sulb
cient really to prevent access to the coast of tlie eue-
my.
Approved Aug. 13,1801.
|No“*0.]
AX ACT to provide for the nppointment of surgeons
and assistant surgeons for hospitals.
The Congress of the Confederate Stutes of America
do enact, Tnat the President be,and lie is hereby au-
thomed to appoint in tlie Provisional Anny us many,
Surgeons and Assistant Surgeons, for the various Hos
pitals of the Confederacy, as may be necessary.
Approved Aug. 14, lSlil.
[SZ”1 ]
AX ACT to nmend the law in relation to the export of
Tobacco and other commodities.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact. That the act passed at the present session,
entitled “An Act to extend the provisionsoi an act en
titled An Act to Prohibit the Ex|M>rtatioii of Cotton
from the Confederate States, except through the sen-
ports of said States, ami to punish offending therein,
Approved May 21. A. L>. 1861, shall go into effect nn
mediately afterthc approval of this Aet.
Approved Aug. 16,1861.
[No. 225.]
AX ACT to aid the State of Missouri in repelling inva
sion by the United States,and to authorize the ad
mission of said State os a member of the Confeder
ate States of America,and for other purposes.
Whereas, the people of the State of Missouri have
been prevented, bv the unconstitutional interference of
the Government of the United States from expressing
their will through their legally consituted authorities in
regard to a union with the Confederate States of
America, and are now engaged in repelling a lawless
invasion of their territory by urine forces; and whereas,
it is the right and duty of the Confederate States to
aid the people and Government of the -aid State in
resisting such invasion, and in securing the menus ami
the opportunity of expressing their will upon all ques
tions affecting their rights and liberties; now, there
fore—
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
.to enact. That the President ofthe Confederate States
of America be, and he ishereby authorized to co oper
ate through the military power of this Government
with the authorities and the people of the State of Mis
souri in defending that State against a lawless inva
sion by the United States, and in maintaining the lib
erty and independence of lmr people; ami tuat he be
authorized and empowered, at his discretion, to receive
and muster into the service of 1 lie Confederate States,
in the State of Missouri, such troops ot ihut Statens
may volunteer to serve in the army of the Confeder
ate States, subject to the rules and regulations ut said
army, and in accordance with the laws of Congress;
and said troops may be received into service by com
panies, battalions or regiments, with their officers
elected by tm* troops, am! the officers so elected shall
be commissioned by the President; and when muster
ed into service sai l companies battalions or regiments,
may be attached to such brigades or divisions ns the
President may determine: and the President shall have
power to appoint field officers for all battalions and
regiments organized out of separate companies mus
tered into service, and to add to battalions a sufficient
number of separate companies to complete their orga
nization into regiineuts, and to appoint the additional
field officers necessary forthe complete organization
of the regiments so formed; and all vacancies that may
occur amongst the commissioned officers of troops
mustered into service under this aet, shall be filled ill
the manner provided in the act entitled “An net for
the establishment ami organization ofthe Confederate
States ot America,” approved sixth'March, eighteen
hundred and sixty-one.
Sec. 2. That the State of Missouri shall be admitted
a member ofthe Confederate States of America, upon
an equal footing with tlie other States under the Con
stitution for the Provisional Government of the same,
upon the condition mat the said Constitution for the
Provisiomri Government of the Confederate States
shall be adopted and ratified by the properly and legal
ly constituted authorities of said State, and the Govern
or of said State shall transmit to tho Presi dent of the
Confederate States an authentic copy of the procee
dings touching said adoption tui/d ratification hv said
state of said Provisional Constitution; upon (lie re
ceipt whereof, the President, by-proclamation, shall an
nounce the fan, whereupon, and without any further
proceedings upon the part of Congress, the admission
of said State of Missouri into this Confederacy under
said Constitution for the Provisional Government of
the Confederate States, shall be considered** com
plete; and the laws of this Confederacy shot! be there
by extended over said State of Misaesaj as fully and
completely as over otherSt ates v».)' ctitnfioshig the
same.
Sec. 3. That the Cougreitof the Confederate States
recognize the gqvenUEs*ni of which Claiborne F.
Jackson is the chief magistrate to be the legally elec
ted, and regularly constituted Government ofthe peo
ple and State of Missouri: and that tie' President, of (he
Confederate States be, an 1 he is hereby empowered,
at his discretion, at any time vr**rto the admission of
tlie said Suite as a member of this Confederacy, to
perfect and proclaim an alliance,offensive nud defen
sive, with the said Government, limited to the period
ofthe existing war between thin Confederacy and the
United States; the said treaty of alliance to be in force
front the date thereof, and untii the same shall be disaf
firmed or rejected by this Congress.
Approved A,ug. 20.1801.
[Xo. 226.]
AX ACT to empower the Preshk-m of the Confeder
ate States to "appoint additional commissioners to
foreign nations:
Section 1. The Congress of tlie Confederate States
of America do enact, that the lh esident of the Confed
erate State* lie, and he is hereby, empowered to de
termine and d-signate to what nations, the Commis-
sioneraof tlie Confederate States, now in Europe,
shall be accredited, either separately or unitedly; nud
to prescribe the duties he may think proper to assign
to each of them.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President
be, and lie is lierby empowered, to appoint two other
Commissioners to represent the Confederate States,
either separately or unitedly, to such foreign nations as
he may deem expedient.
Sec."3. And bo it further enacted. That the additional
Commissioners authorized by this act, shall receive tlie
same pay and emolument as the Coinndssiouera now
in Europe receive; and the President shall appoint the
Secretaries or Clerks, required by said missions, and
determine their compensation.
Approved, Aug. 2it, 1861.
[Xo. 131.]
AX ACT In relation to Marine Hospitals.
Unsolved by the Congress ofthe Confederate States
' ’.at the expenses of the marine hospi-
1-rnte States be limited to the
•port;and that the Sec-
d to place any of
retary ot lot. nder tb e rh “Ke
such hospitals as may . will irader-
uf any corporate or state . or the sick
take to keep open the same m- -* -•
and to receive therein such seamen a.- 10 tunas allowed
bylaw for their support will enable them to provide
Approved May 16,1861.
[XTI32.]
» x’ ACTlo amend an Act entitled “An Act to pro
vide for the appointment of Chaplain* to the Army ’
approved May third, eighteen hundred and sixty
Section 1 The Congress of the Confederate Slates
of America do enact. That so much of the second sec
tion of the above recited net as fixes the pay of chap
lains in the army at eiguty-fiye dollars be repealed,
and that the pay of said chaplains ba fifty collars pei
month.
Approved May 16,1861.
[Xo. 134.]
AX ACTTo authorize a loan andthe issue ofTicasnry
Notes, and to proscribe the punishment ior forging
the same, and for forging Certificates of Stock and
Section 1 The Congress of the Confederate States
of America do enact,That the Secretary of the Treas-
nrv may- with the assent of the President of the Con
federate States issue fifty millions of dollars in bonds,
payable at the expiiation of twenty years from their
dale, and bearing a rate of interest not exceeding
eight per cent per annum until they become payable,
the said interest to be paid semi-annually. 1 lie said
bonds after public advertisement in three newspapers
within the Confederate States for six weeks to be sold
for soecie, inilitarv stores, or for the proceeds ot sn.es
of raw produce or mnufaetured articles, to be paid in
the form uf specie or with foreign bills of exchange, m
such manner and under such regulations as limy be
prescribed bv the S<-cretary of the Treasury, with the
assent of the President. But it shall lie tlie duty of the
Secretary of the Treasury to report, at its next ensuing
session, to the Congress ofthe Confederate States, a
precise statement of his transactions undei this inw.
Nor shall the said bonds be issued in fractional parts
ofthe ha mired or be exchanged by tlie said secretary
for treasury not PH. or the mites of unv bank, cor
poration or indivi Inal,lint m )v in the manner herein
prescribed.- Provided,That nothing herein contained
shall be so constructed as to prevent the Secretary of
the Treasury from receiving foreign liillsof exchange
inpayment nf these bonds.
See.2 And bo it fnrtlier enacted. That in lieu of
bnndu.fnin ainouutunt exceeding twenty millions of
dollars, the Secretary ofthe Trea-.ntr, with the assent
of the President, may issue cotes to the same amount,
without interest, and in denominations of not less than
five dollars—the said notes to lie receivable in pay
ment of all debts or taxes due to the Confederate
States, except the export duty on cotton, or in ex
change. fm the bonds herein authorized to be issued.
The said notes shall be payable at the cud of two
years from the date of theinssue in specie. The hol
ders of the said notes may at any time demand in ex*
change for them bonds of 1 tlie Confederate States, pev-
•ble at the eud often years, and bearing an interest
of eight pc*r centum perannum, to be paid Remi*an |
nuaily. Tlie .Secretary of the Treasury in hereby an- AN* ACT to
thorized to issue the said bonds, but not in fractional
parts of the hundred. Hut if after the expiration of
two years, whin the treasury notes shall be due, the
Secretary of the Treasury shall advertise that he
will pay the same, then the privilege of funding shall
cease after six months from the dale of the advertise
ment. unless there shall be a failure to pay the same oil
their presentation.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted. That in lieu of the
notes authorized by this aet, which may be redeemed,
other notes may be issued within the period of ten
years as aforesaid : Provided, however, That the
amount of such notes outstanding, together with the
stock in which the said treasury notes may have been
funded under theprovisions of this act,shall not ex
ceed the sum of twenty millions ot dollars. But the
Secretary of the Treasury may, upon application of
the holder of a bond thus funded, redeem it by giving
in exchange treasury notes issued under the pro
visions of this aet, to such extent as that the entire
amount of notes then issued, together with the r.in-
«*u nt oft he bonds in which they may have been fun
ded, shall not exceed twenty millions of dollars.
See. 4. And be it further enacted, That the
faitiiofthe Confederate States is hereby pledged to
provi Je and establish sufficient re venues for tlie regular
payment of the interest, andjfor the redemption ofthe
sai.i stock and treasury notes. And the principal ^um
borrowed under the provisionsof this act and the in
terest thereon, as the same shall trom time to time
become due and payable, shall bepaid out of any
money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec 5. And be it further enacted. That this net shall
be deemed to contain all the provisions, limitatationa
and penalties of the act entitted an act to authorize
the issue of treasury notes, and to prescribe the punish
ment for forging the same, and for forging certificates
of stocks, bonds, or coupons, and approved March
ninth, 1861, which shall be considered as part of this
act save tlie first, second and tenth sections, and save
so much as relates to the interest upon treasury notes.
Sec. G. And be it further euacted, That for the pur
pose nf raising ten millions of dollars within the pres
ent calendar year, and of providing for the ultimate
redemption of the debt herein authorized to be con
tra* ied, the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby direc
ted to collect information in regard to the value of the
property, tlie revenue system, and the amount collec
ted during the last fiscal year in each ot the Confeder
ate States, and to report the same to Congress at its
next session, so as to enable it to lay a lair, equal and
convenient system of internal taxation, for the purpose
of securing the payment ofthe interest and principal of
the debt hereby authorized to be created, in such man-
tier as may fuilv discharge the obligation herein con
tracted by the pledge of the faitiiofthe Confederate
States to pay the principal and interest ofthe sunt
debt when due.
See. 7. And be it further enacted, That any state
may pay into the treasury, in anticipation ot the tax
aforesaid, any sum not less than one hundred thousand
dollars in specie or itsequivalent; and if the same be
paid on or before tin* first day ofJub next, the said
state shall be allowed to set otT* the same with ten per
e • it. additional from the quota to be assessed upon
the said stab*.
Approved May 1C, 1861. IB -It.
(No. 240.)
*h a uniform rule of nitnraiization for p«*r*
nlifited in the &r:j;icnnt‘ the Confederate State* of Amen-
Section 1. The Cony rem of the ConfederateState* of America
doenart, Tiint every person not a citizen of one oi the Confede
rate Staten engaged m tin* inilitarv nervice of tli«* paid Confede
rate State# during the exi*tinz war azainut the United State* of
rir-a, shall thereby, and whilst in «n*h service, be under the
protection of the Confederate Scat-* n* fully a* if lie were a citi
zen thereof, the right* of a citizen bring to such extent hereby
conferred, and moreover * hall have the right to beeoine naturalized
aud to become a citizen of an v one of the Confederate States upon
taking an oath to rapport the Constitution of such State, and well
and faithfully serve the Confederate State* of America, to main
tain and HMpport the Constitution and law* thereof, and rennnure
all allegiance and obedience to any foreign Government, Stat**.
Sovereignty, Prince or Potentate.'and particularly by name the
Government. State. Sovereignty. Prince or Potentate o'f which he
may be. or have been, a citizen or subject, and stating which one
ot the Confederate State* he intends to become a citizen ot: but
if tin* Statein whicu the said applicant shall have resided next
before lii* application, shall afterwards become a member of thi*
Confederacy, the citizenship of said applicant shall remain in
said State at hi* elretiou, notwithstanding proceedings nnderthis
act.
Sec. 2. The oath prescribed in the precluding section mnv be
made by nil persons below the rank of Colonel, before the Col
onel or commanding officer of the regiment to which am-h |*er-
*on* n ar be attached ; and taidrutb may bo made by Colonel*,
and all officer* superior in rank to Colonel*, and by all peraon* en
listed inthe military service of the Confederate’ States not at
tached to regiments. before any cciumissioned officer of tlie Con
federate State* ot rank higher than tliut of Colonel. And it shall
b* the duty of the Sec retary o f War to provide blank form* of the
oath required to be taken a* aforesaid, and to cause the * un** to be
distributed whenever necessary, and to make tin* regulation*
•***ary for informing all persons now engaged in the mil
itary service of the Confederate State* of the provisions of thi*
act. and to cause all the oath* w> tukeii a* aforesaid t«» he returned
Department; And it shall be further the duty of the
S.-cretary of War to file for record, in the District Court of the
Confederate States for the State and District where the Capital
v be situated, all the oath**o returned to the War Department
f ire^a’d. An l it shall b** the duty of the Clerk of said Dis
trict Court to record all oath* of naturalization filed with him a*
;oid, and to keep an index of the same; for which service he
shall 1m» entitled to a fit* of twenty-live units for each naturnliza-
i>n oath, to be paid out of the public treasury in tin* same man-
•rn* hi* other fees of office.
Approved Angu -t 22. If61. 1?
(No. 223.)
AN ACT making appropriation for the service of Physician* to
be employed in conjunction with the medical stitft of the
army.
Sectioul. The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact, That there be appropriated, out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the year ending the
eighteenth of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-two. the
sum of Jilty thorn-ami dollars, lor the services of physfeian* to be
employed inconjunetion with the Medical Start of the Annv.
Approved Am*. 21. 1861.
(N^7729.)
AN ACT to provide for local defeuce and special service.
Section L The Cougrc** of the Confederate States of Ameri' u
do enact. That the President I**, and he is hereby authorized t<>
accept the service* of volunteers of such kind and iu such pro
portion a* lie mnv deem expedient, to nerve for such time a* In
may pr»-scribe, for defence of exposed place# or localities, orsucl
exposed piuce* a* he may deem expedient.
See. 2. And such force* shall lx* mustered into the service ol
the Confederate Staten, for the local defence or special service
aloresuid, tiic inustc^ roll tu tting foith distinctly the services M
b** perlornied ; and t» — kl volunteers simli not lie eoUftidered ii
actual service uutil ♦. . .ennto specially ordered by the President
And they shall la* eu^ftied to pay ami scbsistence on I v for such
rime as they uiaybe on duty uuder the order* of the President
or by hi* direction.
Sec. 3. Such volunte* r forces, when so acceptoc ord»*re«
•uto service, shall lx* organized in accordance with an * oiect t<
all the pro\i*ions of the act entitled “An Art to pro... tin
Public Defence,” approved Murtb 6th, 1861, and may be attached
»o such divisions, brigade*, regiment* or battalions a* the Presi
dent may direct, and when not organized into battalions or reci
incuts before U iug mustered rviee, the President shal 1
point th«* field officers o»- vuiions and regime 1 ’*-* when or
gnnized a* such by , »tnn
Approved August 21, 1861. t^
PfoT^n.)
lemployarnt of nxjks and nurse*
r volunteers, lor the military aer
S;*c. 1. The Congress of the Confederate States of America d*
einet. That the better t<» provide for the sick and wounded, thi
Secretary of War is authorized to direct the employment, whei
deemed necessary, of nurses and e«*»ks either than enlisted m«* J
or volunteers, the persons ao employed being subject to military
control, and in ue» e ase* te> receive pay above that allowed to
listed men. <>r vedunteci*.
Sec. 2. That the*r»* In* appr
and cooks, provided fo
thirty thousand dollar*.
Approved Aligned 21, 1861.
(NeTzil.)
AN ACT providing for the* disposition of nnelaimed goods in
VVare-huuse, as prescriln-d by existing law*.
The Cejngres* eif the Ce»nfederste States of Amerie-a do e'nai-t.
That fre»m and after the pas*ace ol* this Ae-t, any Collectorse*f the
Custom* ishereby authorized, under such regulations and diree-
cions H» the Seen-tary the Treasury may prescribe, to tak«
po* session of, either on board the iuipoxting vessel, or at the place
■ >! luudiuz, und thereto sell at public nnctiou, upon due notice,
an y imported goods, wan s, or merchandize, remaining unclaimed
b;*yond the period prescril»ed by law for the unlading of tl e sam<
from file importing vessels, that may, in the epinion of such Col-
h*ctor, from it** bulky character, or from it* perishable or explosive
nature, or from other like causes, render it impracticable t«
deposit the *aine in warehouse, as prescribed by law for unclaim-
Approved August 21, 1861.
(N-7^2.)
AN ACT mukiiig appropriations fi»r the public defence.
Section 1. Tlie Congress r-f the Confederate States of Aiuerict
df»enact. That there t>e appropriated out of any money in tht
Tr»*i**urv in* otberwi*** appropriated, lor the year eixliug the
eighteenth February, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, the
titty-seveu million* dollar* for the pay of officer* and privates of
the army, vnluuteers and militia in the public service ot the Coi
federate State-; for QuarU*rmu*ter’s supplies «»f all kind*, trail
portal ion «md other necessary expenses ; for tl:»* purchase of *ul
“i*teuee. sti»re* and commissary propeity for the ordnance m*
vie.* in all it* branches; for engineering, andfor the surgical and
medical service of the Army, iu all supplies and necessary
{lenditures.
See. 2. That thv above appropriation shall be distributed
arnongHt the several objects of appropriation ai*>ve *peeit'u*d. ii
>'i<-lipioporti«iua as shall b«* determined by the Secretary of War
with the approval of the President.
Approved Aug. 21, 1861.
(No. 233.)
AN ACT making appropriations for Military Hospitals.
Si-ction 1. The Cougr**** of the Confederate btate* of Ameri
on do enact. That th*‘*nm or fifty thousand dollar* be. and tl;*
arm-is hereby appropriated out **f any money Iu the Treasury
uoi otherwise appropriated, for the establishment and support «>
military hospitals, during the current fiscal year ending February
th eighteen hundred and sixty-two.
Approved Aug. 21,1361.
(No. 23,1}
A RESOLUTION in relation to the equipments of Volunteer
Cavalry Companies.
Resolved, bv the Congress of the Confederate States of Ann
i' H, That the ^ rctanr of War be, und he is hereby authorized,
his discretion, to fund*h to Volunteer Cavalry Companies, who
erviees ar«- aw*ept«*d for the war by tlie Confederate States,
necessary equipments.
Approved August 21, 1861.
AN ACT
(No.
35.)
pplemeutal to an “an act to put in operation th<
Government, under tin* Permanent Constitution of the Confed
erate State* of America.’*
Tlie Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact.
That when:, iu any State of this Confederacy, there shall !** no
regular session of the Legislature to be held* prior to the 18th oi
February, eighteen hundred und rixty-two, it ishereby provided,
m ob-dieu<e to the seventh Article of the Permanent Constitu
tion. that the election of Senators for the fir*t Congress may be
made at at any special or extra session of the Legislature of such
State, prior to the said eighteenth February, eighteen hundred
and -ixty-two.
Approved August 21, 1861.
(NHJ6.)
AN ACT to increase the Corps of Artillery, and for other pur-
Section 1. The Congress of the Confederate State* of America
do enact. That there oe added to the Corps of Artillery, Coub*d-
yrate Stat •* Army, one Lieutenant-Colonel and two Majors, with
the pay and ullou unce* autluirized by existing laws for those
grades resi»e«;tt\ ely.
8t*c. 2. 1’hat the President W, and he ishereby authorized to
appoint,iu addition to the Storekeepers authorize,! by the fifth
section ofthe Act of May sixteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-
one, “forthei-stahlishmeut and organization of the Army of the
Cowt'micntleState*.** a* many Military Storekeepers of Ordnance
with the pay and allowaueea of a Captain of Iniantry, a* thi-mu*-
keeping of t he public property may requiri*. not to exceed in all
Storekee.per*, who shall, previous to entering on duty, give
urity iu such sums a* the Si-
ood and sufficient»
Ollllt fo
eys and
antho
•tary oi War may direi-t, fully to
public property, which they may receive.
•. 3. That tlie l're*ideut is-, and he i* liereb
ever in hi* judgment the interests of the service may require
and where officei* of tlie army caun<»t b<‘assigned to these duties.
oapi>oiiitou«*or more Superintendent# of Armories forthefab-
rieat urn of small anus, srxiose salary shall not exceed two thou-
anti fiv, hundred dollar* per annum, with allow auee forquarter-
>nd fuel at the rate fixed fora Major inthe Army. Aud thatthv
[*iesident be also authorized to appoint two or more Ma»t
pqien, witharalary not to exited fifteen hundred
annum. v\ ith a I Low once of quartei M ‘
Captain in the a
4. inat duriug the existing war. the President may, a*
nmander-in-Chief of the Force*, appoint, athis discretion, for
p**rsoaial *tart, two Aids-de-Camp, with the rank, pay and al-
MONTULY ClTATIONS.
GENERAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
GEORGIA. J»»per county.
W HEREAS. John H. Ezell and William K.
Powell Executors to tlie last will anJ tes
tament of Evan H. Powell deceased, makes ap
plication to me for letters of dismission from said
trust.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all per
sons interested to be and appear at my office on
the first Monday in October, next, then and there
to show cause if any they have, why letters of
dismission should not be pranted the applicants in i
terms of the law.
Given under my hand and official signature at j
office, thisfifth day of March, 1 *501.
[43 mCm ] M. H. HUTCHISON, Ord’y.
Southern Masonic Female
COLLEGE.
[Under the Control of the Grand Lodge
of Georgia.]
Itev. C. 1*. COOPKB, A. M. Prraidem.
CITATION S.
GEORGIA, Baldwin [ By John Hammond, Or
County. $ dinary of said County.
To Eliza F. Carter of said County, James F.
Carter of the County of Macon and State of Ala
bama, and John II. Furman,Testamentary Guard*
ian aud Trustee of Pari- h C. Furman nnd John II.
Furman, minors. The said Eliza. James F. and
Parish C. and John II. being Devices. Legatees
and Heirs at Law of Parish Carter, late of said
County, deceased.
W HEREAS, Samuel M. Carter, as nominated
Executor, and orio of the Legatees, under
the last will and testament ofthe said Parish Car
ter, deceased, has duly tiled his application before
us in our said Court of Ordinary for the probate
of the last will and testament, and the codicils
thereto annexed, of the said Parisli Carter, dec'll,
in solemn form—said probate to he made in and
before our said Court to he holdeii on the tirst
Monday iu November next.
These are therefore to cite and admonish you and
each and every one of you, to be and appear be
fore us in our said Court to be holden on the first
Monday in November next, then and there to
show cause, if any you have, why said last will
and testament and the codicils thereto annexed,
shall not be admitted to probate in solemn form.
according to the petition and application of the
said Samuel M. Carter, and make other and fur
ther proceedings, he. then and there had, and ac
cording’ to the statute in such eases made and pro
vided. JOHN HAMMOND, Ord’y.
July 27th, 1861. 10 3in.
GEORGIA. Baldwin County,
\ATHEREAS, Robert VV. Trapp, Gtiargian for
TT Louisa Woodall, has filed his final account
and petitions for letters of dismission from said
Guaidianship.
This is therefore to cite all persons adversely
concerned to file their objection on or before the
first Manday iu November next. Given under my
hand officially. JOHN HAMMOND, Ord’y.
Ang.,27 1861. 14 tit.
GLOKGIA, Irwin county.
IVTHEREAS, George l'aulk applies to me for
M letters of administration, dr. bonis non, on
the estate of Calvin Hall, late of said county, de
ceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors of said de
ceased to be and appear at my office within the
time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they
have, why letters of administratiou should not he
granted to the applicant.
Given under my hand and official signature, this
August 5th, 1861.
14 5t. L. M. COLBERTH. Ord’y.
GEORGIA, Bulloch couuty.
W HEREAS, Janies Lee. Sen., applies to me lor
letters of Administration, with the will an
nexed, on the estate of Mrs. Mary Mercer, late of
said county, deceased.
These aie therefore to cite and admonish all per
sons interested, to he and appear at my office with
in the time prescribed by law, to show cause, (if
any they have) w hy letters should not be granted
the applicant in terms of the law. Given under
ray hand officially, this 20th day of August 1861.
14 5t [db] WILLIAM LEE. Ord’y.
GEORGIA, Twiggs county.
lITHEKfiAS, David Hudson, guardian for J. F.
M Nelson, applies to me for letters of dismission
from said guardianship, he having fully executed the
trust confided, ns will fully appear from tlie vouchers of
file in office, and a receipt in full from his said ward.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and
singular parties at interest to be nud appear at my
office on or before the first Monday in October next,
then and there to show cause why said letters nmv not
be grunted.
Given under uiy hand officially, at Marion, August
7th. 1861.
13 5t. LEWIS SOLOMON. OrdV.
GEORGIA. Appling Couuty.
W HEREAS, Mrs. Susan Sumerall, Guardian
tor David and Susan Sumerall of said coun
ty, makes application to me for letters of dismis
sion fiom said trust.
These are therefore to cite nnd admonish all
persons interested, to be and appear at my office
by the first Monday in November next, to show
cause, if any they have, why letters of dismission
should not he granted to the applicant in terms of
the law.
Given under my hand aud official signature, at
office, this Sept. 5th, 1861.
16 Gt. J. LIGHTSEY, Ord’y.
W 1
A dmi// istrator's Sale.
county, Gn., on the fiist Tuesday in OCTOBER
next, between the usual hours of sale, one lot of bind.
No. 228, half lot No. 187. half lot No. 233, also 6(i
acres of No. 231. in the 6th District of said county,
ns the property of Mary Van, deceased, for the benefit
of the heirs and creditors of said deceased.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
JOHN W. FtETCHER, Adm’r.
August 5tl>, 1861. 13 tds.
GEORGIA,Twiggs County.
VATU ERE AS, Unae Carrol, Guardian, of the person
TT nud property of Sarah Jane Martin, makes ap
plication to me for letters of dismission from said
Guardianship, lie having fully executed his trust as
will more fully appear by reference to the Record nud
vouchers of tile in office.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all anil
singular the kindred nnd others concerned, to be and
appear at my office on or by the first Monday in No
vember next, then nnd there to show cause why said
letters may notissue.
Given under iny baud and official signature, Marion
Aug. 28th, 1861.
15fit. LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’y.
a. .-t- r&rt- ti-M-d for
1 of Cavali
See. 5. That hereafter then*
Sergeant to each Company in
State*, making in all, live Sere*'
reive the *ain»* pny and allowuu
law* lor that grade.
Approved Angiiht 21, 1861.
dm!l be allowed one additional
the uerviee of the Confederate
ant* per Company, who ehall re
lies a* are provided by existing
Win*
armies
victory
(No. 237.)
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS concerning Brigadier-
General Gen. McCulloch.
can, it ha* pleased Almighty God to vouchsafe to the
f the Confederate State* another glorious and important
uaportiou of the country where a reverse would have
In-i*u disastrous by exp ising the families of the good people ofthe
State of Missouri t-» the unbridled license of the brutal sol
diery of on unscrupulous enemy : Therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Congress ot the C onfederate States. That the
thanks of Congress an* cordially tendered to Brigadier General
Cen. McCulloch and the officers and so’diers of liiN brave com
mand. tor their gallant conduct in defeating, altera battle of six
and a half hours, a force of the enemy equal in number* and
greatly superior in all their appointments; thus proving timt a
right . hum- nerves the heart* and strengthens the arm* of the
Southern people, lighting, a* they are, for their liberty, their
homes aud firesides against an unholy despotism.
Resolved, further. That iu the opinion of Cougre**. General
MeCulIoi h and hi* gallant troop* are entitled to, and will receive,
tb»- grateful thank* of our jieople.
Resulted, further. That the foregoing resolutions be communi
cated to tbat command by the proper Department.
Approved Aug. 22,1861.
(Nrliis.)
AN ACT ffiikiii' appniprifitioiu to rarry info HTrel «rtwn (mi
Act approved M
»y-
:yZt,t. oifilitooii hundred .lid ,
ntitlcd ’’nil ort to dcliui- with more certainty them*
an art entitled "an act to tix the dutic on article therri
nami*d l ” , upprovcd March liltccnth, eighteen hundred and sis
t;
The C-mgrcaa of the Confederate State, of America do ei
That, for tbepurnoo- of rarryiui latorlfcrt tl aeeti
ovrd May twenty -find, eighteen hundred and ■
xty.
i and
ppr-
ti'-leu "an ac
au a'-t entitled ‘an aet to fix the duties on article, therein named,*
approved March filtiv-uth, ei ah teen hundred and -ixty-.i
.mn of two thousand three hundred and seventy-nine ditlii
ri-hty cents he. and the sain*- is hereby, appropriated, out
umtiev in the Treasury ueti Utetwiae appropriated, to i-- paid to
Charles T. Tollard. Preaident of the Alabama and Florida ltall-
ri.ad Company, being the difi'ereuer hi tween fifteen and
twenty-four per eeut. duty on Railroad iron of the value of
twiittV-six thousand four' hundred and forty-two dollars and
tsventv-aix e*-nts, withdrawn from Warehouse at Pensacola,
Florida, iu the month of April, eighteen hundred and sixty-
one.
Approved, A nf. 22, 1SJJ.
(.Vo, 239.)
AN ACT to authorize the Postmader General to routract for
the carriage of mails on the route hereafter mentioned.
Section !. The Congress of the Confederate States’of America
do enact. Tbatthe following mail mute be. and the same is, he.-e-
hv established, to-wit: From station seventeen, on thr8avuui.nl>,
Albany and Oujf Railroad, eoiinaouly railed Groover’s Station, in
tin-State of Georgia, to the town of Monticello, in the State of
Florida.
r-Z And be It further enacted, Tbatthe Postmaster Gene-
i -, and is hereby authorized to make the first contract for car-
• of the mail over the said rente, w ith',lit the necessity of
advertising for bids for said contract, as required by existing laws;
nud that this net do take effect, nnd be of force, from and after its
passage; Provided, however, that nothing in this Act contained,
shall hi; so construed as to require the Postmaster General to put
the mail upou said route, unless in hi, opinion the public interest
demand it.
Apptovcd Aug. 22, 18ul.
GEORGIA, Echols county.
W HEREAS, EJi W. Prescott, Guardian for
the person and properly of Cely Marcely
and Mercy Morgan, of said county, makes appli
cation to me for letters of dismission from said
trust.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
persons interested, to be and appear at my office o t
the first Monday in November next, to show
rause. if any they have, why letters of dismiss'on
should not be granted the applicant in terms of
lat
Given under my nantl anu official signature at
office, this the 24th day of August. 1861.
15 6t. THOMAS B. CLAYTON, Ord’y.
GEORGIA, Baldwin County.
W HEREAS, Margarett F. Boggess, applies
for letteis of administration on tlie estate
of A. J. Boggess late of said county deceased.
These are therefore to cite all persons com e-n-
ed to file their objections, it any, to the granting
the administration to said applicant, oil or before
the first Monday in November next.
Given under my hand officially the 2-lth. Sep
tember 1861.
185t. JOHN HAMMOND, Ord’y.
GEORGIA, Dooly County.
Q1IXTY days from date application will be made
Oto the honorable the Court of Ordinary, for an
order for leave to sell the land and a portion of the
negroes belonging to the estate of John A. Red
ding, late of said county, deceased.
MARY J. REDDING, ?
ROWLAND REDDING, )
August 23, 1861.
Admr’s.
15 9t.
S IXTY days after date application will be made
to the Ordinary of Appling County, for leave
to sell the lauds belonging to the estate of Mary
Johnson, late of said county, deceased.
* (j L) JAME8 JOHNSON, Ailin'r.
Sept. 3rd, 1861. 16 9t.
S IXTY days after date application will be made
to the Court of Ordinary of Echols county, for
leave to sell the land and negroes belonging to the
estate of Jesse Howell, deceased, for the benefit
ofthe heirs and creditors of said decease J.
JOHN G. HOWELL* Adm’r.
August 24. 1861. [TB CJ 15 3t
S IXTY days afterdate application will I>e made
to the honorable Court, of Ordinary of Bnl-
loch county for leave to sell nil the lands belong
ing to the estate of General E. MiXelt; late of
said county, deceased.
JOHN GOODMAN, Adm’r.
JnlyfIS;!), 1861. (» H) 10 9t.
S IXTY days from date application will he made to
the Court of Ordinary of Twiggs County for nit or
der for leave to sell all the lands belonging to the Es
tate of James T. Pearson, Into of said county de-
JAMES PEARSON, > .,
F. F. PEARSON, 5 Admr 8 -
Aug 28th 1861. [l. s.j 15 Ot.
S IXTY days from date application will be made to
the Court of Ordinary ot Twiggs County for an
order for leave to sell all the Lands and Negroes be
longing to the Estate of John Pope,late of said county
deceased. D. G-HUGHES. Admr’s
Aug. 28th, 1861. [t.s.J 159t.
GEORGIA, Wilkinson County.
VirHEREAS, W. M. Whitehurst. Administra-
TT tor on the estate of John L. Whitehurst, de
ceased, has tiled his petition for letters of dismis
sion.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
persons concerned, to show cnuse, why said peti
tion should not be granted in terms of the law, iu
such cases provided.
Given under iny hand and official signature, this
28th July, 1861.
11 m6m. ELLIS HARVILL, Ord’y.
GEORGIA, Bulloch County.
11EREAS, William D. Branan. Executor of
TT Sarah Everitt, deceased, applies to nte fur
letters of dismission from said trust.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all per
sons interested, to be aud appear at my office within
the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any
they have, why letters should not be granted the
applienut in terms of the law. Given under my
hand officially-, this Silth dav of August 1861-
14 nifint. [db] WILLIAM LEE, Ord’y.
SPRING AND SUMMER
stts&ahSYf isiR’af i
«XSS CAIUl
■ffm] lias on hand a large beauti
ful assortment of
SPRING AND SIMMER
BUSINESS CARDS
TiyiLL resume exercises on the 25tli of SEP-
TT TEMBEK next.
An efficient corps ot seven Ladies and Gentle-
men will comprise the Faculty, representing, as far
as practicable, every Protestant denomination of
Christians. .
This Institution appeals fo the patriotism and
benevolence, as well as interest, ot the Southern
public for its support
The proceeds, beyond current expense*, for the
next Collegiate year, will be tendered by the Pn s-
ident to the Treasury Department of the Confed
erate States.
Orphans of deceased, and daughters of indigent
Masons, will, as beretifore, to.itii ue to receive
gratuitous tuition.
Cheapness to patrons, and thoroughness to pu
pils. are aimed at in the system proposed to le pur
sued.
No pains or expense will be spared to secure
the hist talent for the various Departments,
to he exclusively selected from among South
erners. . , ,
A Preparatory Department is attached to the
College, where particular attention will be given
ro laving well the foundations of education, as
absolutely necessary to further successful advance
ment.
The useful, the practical, nnd the ornamental,
be sought to he blended and developed
GEORGIA, Bulloch County.
To all persons irkom it may concern.
VX? HEKEAS, Charles and Thomas Knight, throughout tlie whole regime of the Institntior
y y Administrators of the estate of Alexander ! Tll(J ,£ or .,| alu ] religious culture of pupils will be
Knight, late of said county, deceased, applies to scrupu !ottsly kept in view
me for letters of dismission from said Administra
tion.
These are therefore-to cite and admonish all
persons concerned, to he and appear at my office
within the time prescribed by law, to show cause,
if any they have, why said letters of dismission
should not be granted to said applicant.
Given under my hand officially, this K'th day
of May, 1861. 1) B
51 1116111 WILLIAM LEE. Sen. Ord’y’
GEORGIA, Wilkinson county.
"lArHEREAS, John Holder, administrator of
TT James L. Sanders, deceased, applies to me
for letters of dismission from his said administra
torship.
Therefore all persons concerned are hereby re
qnired to show cause, if any they have, why said
John Holder sliould-not he discharged from said
administration, on the first Monday in January
next.
Given under my hand officially, at office, this
28th June, 1 ?61.
6 1116m. ELLIS HARVILL, Ord’y.
GEORGIA, Twiggs County.
VirHEREAS, Williinn Biyau, Executor of the
TT last will aud testament of Algernon S.
Bryan, late of said county, deceased, makes appli
cation for letters of dismission from said trust, he
having fully executed the same, as will more ful
ly appear, by reference to the Records of my offic
aud vouchers of file.
These are then fore to cite and admonish all and
singularthe kindred and others concerned, to be
and appear at my office, on or by the second Mon
day in January next, then and there to show
cause, if any they have, why said letters may not
be granted.
Given tinder my hand officially at Marion, June
28th, 1861.
7 mtim. LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’y
Abraham Deloch ) Libel for Divorce, Echols
vs. >Superior Court, April Term,
Jane Delocli. ) I860.
I T appearing to the Court by the return of the
Sheriff, that the defendant in the above enti
tied cause, is not to bo found in the County ot
Echols; and it further appearing, that said de
fendant resides out of the State of Georgia.
It is on motion of William H. Dasher, Attorney
for plaintiff’, ordered, that service be perfected by
publication in one of the Gazettes of this State
once per month for four months prior to the next
term of said Court.
WILLIAM H. DASHER,
PlaintifTs Attorney.
A true extract from the minutes of said Court
May the 1st, 1861.
J. P. PRESCOTT
6 ni4m Clerk S. C.
GEORGIA. Bulloch County.
To all irhom it may concern.
XTSTHEREAS, Nathaniel J. Dugger, Executor
»T on the estate of David Dugger, late of said
County, deceased will apply at the Court of Or
dinary for.letters of dismission [from said Execu
torship.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
whom it may concern, to he and appear before
said Court, to make objection, if any they have,
on or before the first Monday in December next
Otherwise, said letters will be granted.
Given under my hand officially, this 16th day
of May. 1861. [n l’>]
52 m6m. WILLIAM LEE Sen.. Ord’y.
GEORGIA, Jasper County.
\\i HEREAS. Jarrett B. Kelley, Executor to
T * the last Will and Testament of Benjamin
W. Banks, late of said county, deceased, makes
application to me for letters ot Dismission from
said Executorship.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
persons interested in the estate of said deceased.
;obe and appear at nty office, on the first Monday
in December next, to show cause, if any they
have, why letters of Dismission should not he
granted the applicant in terms of the statute.
Given under my hand and official signature at
office, this 7th day of Mav. !f6l.
51 mtim. M. II HUTCHISON, Ord’y.
GEORGIA, Bulloch County.
VirHEREAS. Miles Scarborough. Administra
TT tor with tlie will annexed oil the estate ol
Catheime Kirkland, deceased, applies to me for
letters of dismission from said trust.
These are therefore to cite aud admonish all
persons interested, to be and appear at my office
on or before the first Monday in March next, to
show cause, if any they have, why letters of dis
mission should not be granted the applicant in
terms of law.
Given under my hand officially, this 2i)th day' of
August, 1861. [l>. B.]
14 mfim. WILLIAM LEE, Ord’y
GEORGIA, Twiggs county.
W HEREAS, William A. Andrews, adminis
trator with the will annexed, on the estate
of Bennett Toll, late of said county, deceased, ap
plies to me for letters of dismission from said tiust,
lie having executed the same, as will more fully ap
pear from th-j records in my office.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and others concerned, to
to he and appear at my office on or by the first
Monday in March next, then and there to show
cause why-said letters may not be granted.
Given under my hand officially at Marion, Sep
tember 2nd, 1861.
Hi mfrni. LEWIS SOLOMON, Ord’y.
GEORGIA. Baldwin County.
W HEREAS, Dav ; d M„ Gilbert M. and Laz
arus B. Anderson, Executors of .. ni ot
William Anderson, dgrp/gi,.’,,’ J iluir final
return, and petitioned the Court for letters of dis
mission.
These are therefore to cite all persons adversely
concerned, to file their objections on or before the
first Monday’ in April next.
Given under my official signature, this 10th
Sept. Ie*G 1.
10 mtim. JOHN HAMMOND, Ord’y.
CHEAP FOR CASH!
•Tlillrd^rvillr C lolhin" Mtorc,
HOTEL No. 1.
T HE Subscnlie.-having just returned from flieNortli,
is now prepared to fumi.*h his old friends and cus
tomers (tot heir adv ant age)
Clothing of nny Drarriplion,
from n very large assortment of the best quality ever
brought to this City. All made to order, aud the work
warranted.
I ean give you as good a bargain for cash as any
other establishment, but not as loir doirn. either in price
ur quality. A. C. VAIL, Agent.
M illedgeville, November 5, I860. 24 tf
Jacobs Cordial.
This valnable’medieine can be obtained at the Drug
Store ofHKRTY& IIALL, alsoforsnle by GRIEVE
& CLARK. Milledgeville. No family should be
without it. See notices Sec.
GIN GEAR.
I HAVE ON HAND FOUR SIZES OF GIN
GEAR, and will manufacture to order other
sizes if lequired. They will be sold to suit the
times. JAMES DUFFLEY.
Milledgeville, August l‘-Hh, 1861. 13
Tax Laws of Georgia.
COMPILED BY L. II. BRISCOE,
* FEW copiesoftheTAX LAWS are on hand and
J\ for sale at this office.—Price $1 per copy
Mewses.
A LL PERSONS having Demands apainst the
GEORGIA PENITENTIARY, will please
hand in their bills to the Book Keeper, on or by
the 30th Ol September, inst., and all debts
now due the Georgia Penitentiary', must be paid
by tbat time. JAMES A. GREEN,
Principal Keeper.
September 5th, 1661. 16 “It.
PILE SALVE! EF* If you have the Piles, get.
Or. Cavanaugh's Boxofthistruiy wonderfnlSvLVE.
GENUINE and by using it two days hs magi-
PII.E HALVE! calinflui-nce will he felt, trad t per
fect cure willfollow. Fok saleby Herty Ac.Hall.
French and Spanish will be taught by a lady
perfectly couvorsant with both of these lan
guages.
The Musical Department will he conducted by
a gentleman, assisted by an accomplished lady,
both possessing experience and genius to an
eminent degree, and occupying fine social posi
tions.
Tne late President resigning, to attend to pri
vate affairs, unites with the retired Vice-Presi
dent, and tlie Trustees, in commending the Insti
tution, under its present direction to the public
confidence.
The President is honored with most complimen
tary credentials from Bishop G. F. Pierce, Hons.
Joseph fl Lumpkin, T. R R. Cobb, and Col.
Wm H. Jackson, President of the Board of Trus
tees of the Georgia University.
Covington, the location of tho College, is pleas
ant and healthy. Board can he obtained from
!*t 14 to $15 per month $12 to $14 in ordinary
times.
By order of the Presidential Board.
JOHN HARRIS, I). G. M ,
President of the Board.
W. W. Clarke, Secretary.
Aug. 10, 1861. ’ 13 4t.
Ill LE NISI.
GEORGIA, Wilkinson couuty.
Cullen M. Freeman,)
& Archibald Freeman, [ Petition to establish
vs. [ destroyed deeds.
John M. Freeman. J
Clerk's Office of the Superior Court.
( 1ULLEN M. FREEMAN, and Archibald
J Freeman, having by their petition, tiled
this office, set forth that John M. Freeman made
and executed a Deed, of which the foregoing is a
copy, and that said original has beeen destroyed,
and having prayed that said copy, which is sworn
to, should be established in lieu of the original,
it is therefore Ordered, That said John M. Free-
matt show cause, if any' ho have, at tlie next
term of the Superior Court ol said county, to be
held on the tirst Monday in October next,
(eighteen hundred and sixty-one,) why said copy
should not ho established in lieu of tiio original.
Witness, the honorable Iverson L. Harris,
Judge of said Court, this 5th day of April, 1861.
GEO. W. TARPLEY, Clerk.
Wilkinson Superior Court. April Term, 1861.
It appearing to the Court that the defendant,
John M. Freeman, is not a resident of this State,
and not to be found within the limits of this
State, it is therefore Ordered, by the Court, that
the foregoing Rule Nisi he served, by being pub
lished in the Southern Federal Union, a public
gazettee, for tho space of three months.
A true extract from the minutes of Wilkinson
Superior Court, April Term, 1861.
GEO. W. TARPLEY, Clerk.
May 27th, 1861.
COPV OF DEED.
STATE OF GEORGIA, Twiggs county.
K NOW all men by theso presents, that I, John
M. Freeman, of the State and county afore
said, for and in consideration of the sum of ten
thousand and eighty-five dollars, to me in hand
paid, by Cullen M. Freeman, and Archibald Fiee-
tnan.of the same place, the receipt whereof I do
hereby ackdowledge, have granted, bargained, and
sold, and, by these presents, do grant, bargain,
and sell unto the said Cullen M. Freeman and
Archibald Freeman, their heirs and assigns, the
following property, to-wit: thirteen negroes, con
sisting ot" men and women and children, all of
dark complexion, with the following names :
Will, age twenty-eight. Sam, twenty-seven years
of age, Luke, twenty-two years ot age. Josiab.
a woman aged fifty, Annis, a woman thirty years
of age, Nicy, a girl aged eighteen years, Isaac, a
boy aged fourteen years, July, a girl aged ten
years. Citarry. a girl eight years of age. Melia. a
girl aged six years, Henry, a boy aged four years,
Elena, a girl three years of age, Cugo. a boy two
years of age ; which negroes 1 warrant to he sound
and well in body and mind, and to be slaves for
life, to have and to hold the aforesaid bargained
property to him the said Cullen M. Freeman and
Archibald Freeman, them, their heirs and assigns
forever, and I, the said John M. Freeman, for my
self, my heirs, executors, and administrators, all
and singular, the said bargained property unto the
said Cullen M. Freeman and Archibald Freeman,
their heirs and assigns, against, me and my exec
utors and administrators, and against all and
every other person or persons whatever, shall
aud will warrant and defend by these presents.
I11 witness whereof. I have set my hand and
affixed my seal, this 23rd day of January, 1855.
JOHN M. FREEMAN.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presente of
us. Robert Rozar,
2 3m. J. M. Meadows, J. P,
DROPSY CURED!
A0 YANKEE IH MBUL!
Don't give n/> until you try Broom's Anti-
Hydropic 'Tincture !
T HE undersigned would respectfully call the
attention of the public to their justly celebra
ted ANTI-HYDROPIC TINCTURE. A fair trial
is ad we ask to convince the ni"st incredulous that
our treanient is no humbug. Mai^- who have de
spaired of recovery have bton entirely relieved un
der our treatment. We would say to those afflicted
with that loathsome disease, the Dropsy, to delay
no time in giving 11s a call. Remember the old
proverb, “Procrastination is th-o. Vn'ml of time ’
We will visit patients when desired and reasona
bly :ompensated for our trouble. O11 the receipt
of ten dollars we will forward to any Railroad de
pot its value iu our medicine.
M. &, J. H. BROOM.
P. S.—All communications must he addressed
to the undersigned to meet with prompt attention,
lie can be consulted by calling at his office on the
North stdeol public square.
J08EP1I II. BROOM.
Carrollton, Georgia.
CERTIFICATES.
Powelton. Hancock county, Ga., Jan. 16, 1856.
Joseph II. Broom, Esq.—Dear Sir: This is to cer
tify that inthe year 1856, l had under my care a ease
of Dropsy, which I directed tube placed under your
treatment. The above ease was placed under your
care and treatment, and in the space of six or seven
weeks you made a final cure. The above specified ease
has since been under mv notice, hut no sign of Dropsy
hits since been visible, 1 would therefore direct nil who
have the Dropsy to give you tt trial, for I think your
medicine the greatest ever discovered tor Dropsy.
Yours respectfully,
R. F. SEAY, M. D.
Lodi,Coweta connty.fia., Feb. 6, 1861.
This is to certify that Mrs. Elizabeth Nixon sign
ed the above certificate in nur preainee.—We farther
certify that we were acquainted with her condition
before she commenced taking I)r Broom’s Anti-Uy-
drophic Tincture, nnd so far as you know, all she
states in the above certificate is true. Sin- was en
tirely helpless, nnd dependent entirely upon charity
for 0 support for herself nnd family. No one though*
that she could ever he relieved. She is now, foal! a-
pearanee, entirely well anti able to wotk anil snppo.
herself atnl fantilv.
WESLEY W. THOMAS,
JOSUA MOORE,
JOHN T. McCOY. J. P.
Greenslmro, On., Jan. 30, I860.
Gentlemen : This is to certify that in the year 1853,
I had a negro man afflicted with Dropsy. I gave him
Broom’s Anti-Hydropic Tincture, which I believe ef
fected a permanent cure. This negro was treated by
other physicians, hilt to no effect, and 1 cheerfully re-
eontmeud nny one who lias the Dropsy to try Broom’s
Anti-Ifvdroplc Tincture.
[32 ly.j Respectfully, NANCY BICKERS.
NEW HOTEL!
PLANTER’S LOUSE.
Cherry Street, Macon, da.
T HIS HOUSE is Two Blocks from
the Railroad Depot, IN THE BUS- ifif
INESS PART OF THE CITY, and ||l
near the Ware Houses and Wholesale
Stores. A Porter will he in attendance at the
Depot. J. O. GOODALE, Proprietor.
August 1st, 1861. il 9ir..
Hr* Take Notice.—Helm bold’8 Buchu will posi
tively care diseases of the bladder, kidneys,grav
el, difficulty of breathing, dimness of vision,pjuns
lithe back,night-sweats,sick-stomach ,»Vc See
advert isemen tin another column
Consisting ot all the LATEST
and most desirable styles of
French Hals of every variety*
Also, many rich and fancy articles, beautiful Em
broidery, elegant Laces and Velvets, Head-
Dresses and Dress Caps, Bead Netts, Hair Pins,
Bonnet Pins, Fancy Buttons, Lace Veils, Ruches,
French and American Flowers,
and a very large and well selected stock oi
n-IHHOUS.
MARSALA1N SILKS, HOOP SKIRTS. &c., &c.
Call and examine for yourselves before purchas
ing, as it will be -much to your interest. She is
thankful for past favors, and solicits a liberal pa
tronage from our city and surrounding counties.
Milledgeville, April ctn, 1861. 46 tf
BB.XSCOE 6c deOKArrEWSLOiD
ATTORNEYS AT LAW '
niLLEDVEtiLLL, LEO,
W ILL practice in the courts ofthe Ocmi.lt,,,.
circuit. 88
Milledgeville, Ga., March 1,1858. 40 j
Messrs. A. H* & L. H. hLAAA
Arf- Associated in the Practice of L\w
OJice 1st Door upon 2d floor of
MASONIC HALL
Jan.23d. 1657. 35
» R A. H. '
lru>inton, Wilkinson County Gn
Tenders his Professional services to the citizen*
of Wilkinson county. [J., n 6 - - 7 j *
METROPOLITAN HOTEL,
AT SPARTA, (JA.
rjUlE undersigned having recently purchased
I the premises generally known as “ Mackius
old stand” has opened a Hotel for the accommoda
tion of the people.
The proprietor will use every effort for the com
fort anil convenience of all who may favor him
with their patronage.
The table will be furnished with the best that
a Hancock county market affords.
Drovers will be supplied with provender, good
stables, and open lots for the exhibition of their
stock.
Conveyances can be had at all times to any
point on either of the Rail Roads.
J. M. STANFORD.
Sparta.,Ga., Jan. 2, I860. 32 tf.
w. d. Etheridce, J r
8 tf ‘
J-W. Griffin
BU VDFORD S PILLS.
/EX Til A ORDJSAR Y CURES,
/ The Infallible Gum Coated Pills,
> Are r. certain and specific cure fur all Urethrcal
8 Discharges. Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Stricture,andlrri
tatiou ofthe Kidneys, Bladder, Urethra, and Pros- ■
trate Gland. They are tasteless, and free from giv. I
ing odortu the breath. Prepared by R.BradkoRj M
New York City,aud sold by HEItTV Sc HALL ’/
Milledgeville, Ga. Price $1 per Box. They will /
be sent by mail, free of postage, when ordered.'
JU.ST RECEIVED AT THE
Milledgeville Clothing Store.
O o
HOTEL NO. 1.
A General Assortment of
Gents, Youths, and Boys
SPRING & SUMMER CLOTH
ING, ail made to order, and the
work warranted. Also, a general assortment 01
HATS ! Beebes fashionable M01.ESK1N and
Cassi.mer, and a variety of SOFT CASS., and
Light Summer HATS, for Men and Boys. Also a
great variety of TRAVELING TRUNKS, VA
LISES, BAGS, &c . &c.
A. C. VAIL, Agent.
April 16th, 1860. 47 tf.
THOMAS J. COX,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
NEWTON, Bakf.r county, Ga *
March 18, 1856. 42
ETH E RI DGE &. SON, '
Factors, Commission and Forwarding
mehchants 6
MAVANNAII, GA. *
AV. «. ETHERIDGE.
July 15th, 1856.
Thomas Hardeman, jr.
XI AB.BE HZ AN Ol GRIFFIN
WHOLESALE, UllOYVzllS.
D ealers in wines, liquors, tobac
CO, SEGARS and Groceries of every d e .
scription.
Corner of Cherry and Third Sts.,
MACON GA.
Sept. 2, 1859. 14 jf
J. CAMP, ^
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
acwohth, cobb roum, ga.,
P RACTICES in Cobb, Cass, Cherokee, Milton
Paulding, and Fulton.
—:oo:—
REFERENCES.
Hon. J. W. Lewis, Atlanta: Gen. A. J. Hassell
Marietta; Roberts. Coskery A- Co., Augusta-
E. L. Litchfield, N. & G. S. Avery, Ac-
worth.
I^Any information as to responsibility of par-
ties promptly giTen./PI
March 9th, 1861. 42 ly.
NEWELL & WELLBORN^
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Dr. J. XI. EScIiEADJ’S
STRENGTHENING CORDIAL AND
BLOOD PURIFIER!
The Greatest Remedy;
In the World,
AND THE
most Delicious
AND
Delightful Cordial
EVER TAKEN.
THE thousand# upon thou-
Hetitlb who arc duily tibiug
M c Lean’# Strengthening
Cordial, certify that it i* ah-
Kolutely un infallibe remedy
for tin* renovating and IN'-
Before taking. ,V .ystrmfpJlAfter taking,
rifviug and enriching the Blood—restoring the sick,
suffering invalid to
HEALTH AND STRENGTH.
THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT.
IT will cure Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Diarrltcea,
Dysentery, Headache, Depression of Spirits, Fevei
and Ague, Inward Fever, Bad Breath, or any diseast
ofthe Liver, Stomach, or Bowels.
tr GENTLEMEN, do you wish to be Healthy.
Strong and vigorous?
Of ' LADIES,do you want the bloom of Health ti
mount to your cheeks again?—then go at once aud get
jldiCan’* Nlrcagthrning C«rdial and Blond
Purifier. Delay not a moment; it is warranted to giv.
satisfaction. It will cure any disease of the Kidney,
Womb, or Bladder; Fainting, Obstructed Menstrua
tion, Falling of the Womb. Barrenness, or any diseast
arising front Chronic or Nervous Debility, it is an In
fallible Remedy F O K C III L D If E N.
Do you want your delicate, sickly, puny Children, to
be healthy, strong and rehnst!—then give them
MeLEAVS STRENGTHENING CORDIAL, (sec
the directions on each bottle) it is delicious to take.
13 s ” One table-spoonful, taken every morning fast
ing, is a sure preventive against Chills aud Fever, Yel
low Fever, Cholera, or any prevailing disease.
ry CAUTION!—Beware of Druggists or Dealer:
who tnay try to palm upon you a bottle of Bitters ot
Sarsaparilla, (which they enu buy cheap.) hv sayingi’
is just as good. There tire even men BASE enough
to steul part of my name to dub their VILE deooc
tiona. Avoid such infamous PIRATES and their vil
lainous compounds! Ask for Dr. J. H. McLean’s
Strengthening Cordial aud Blood Purifier. Take noth
ing else. It is the only remedy that will lhtrify yom
Blood thoroughly, and. at the sometime, STRENGTH
EN and INVIGORATE tin* whole organization. It is
put up in Large Bottles—$1 per bottle, or six bottles
lor $5. :000: —
Dr. McLean's Universal Pills.
For Liver Complaint, Biliousness. Headache, &c,
There has never been a CATHARTIC medicine, of
fered to tliepublie, that has given such entire satisfac
tion ns McLEANS UNIVERSAL PILLS.
Being entirely vegetable, they are perfectly inno
cent and can be taken by the most tender infant; vet
prompt and powerful in removing all Bilious secretions,
Acid or Impure, Feted Matter from the Stomach. In
fact, they are tho only PILLS tliut should be used in
malarious districts.
They produce 110 Griping, Sickness or Pain inthe
Stomach or Bowels, though very active and searching
in their operation promoting healthy secretions of tlu
Liver and Kidneys. Who will suffer from Biliousness,
Headache and foul Stomach, when so cheap a reme
dy can bo obtained! Keep them constantly on hand:
a single dose, taken in season, mnv prevent hours,
days, and months of sickness. Askfor I)r. J. H. Mc
Lean's Universal I’ills. Take no other. Being coated
they are tasteless. Price only 25 cents per box, and
can” he sent by mail to any part of the United States.
Dr. McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment.
The Ites. t-.x.rri.a. ... Mir World
for nnin or Beast.
Thousands of human beings have been saved n life
of docfepitude'aiid fitiisery, by the use of this invalua
ble Liniment- It will relieve PAIN almost instanta
neously, and it willcleanse. purify ant! heal the foulest
SORE itt an incredible short time. McLEAN’S VOL
CANIC OIL LINIMENT will relieve the most in
veterate cases of Rheumatism, Gout or Neuralgia. For
Paralysis, contracted muscles, stiffness or weakness iu
the Joints, Mmoles or Ligaments, it will never fail.—
Two applications will cure Sore Throat, Headache or
Earache. For Bunts or Scalds, or any Pain, it is an
infallible Remedy. Try it, and vott wiil find it an it!-
dispensible remedy. Keep it always on hand.
PLANTERS,FARMERS, or anyone bavingcltarge
of horses, will save money by using McLean's Volcan
ic Oil Liniment. It is a speedy and infallible cure for
Galls, Sprains. Chafes, Swelling, Lameness, Sweeney,
Sores, Wounds, Scratches, or any external disease,—
Trv it, and you will be convinced.
DR. J. II. MeLEAN. Sole Proprietor,
SAINT LOUIS. Mo.
The above preparation, will be mantifnetitr. d in New
Orlenns.Ln. Sola by GRIEVE it CLARK, Milledge
ville. and by Druggists everywhere. 47 ly
Irwin Nile rill Male.
ILL be sold before the Court House Door, in
the town of Irwinville, Irwin county, Ga.,
on the tirst Tuesday in October next, within the
legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit:
The entire interest of A. W. Weaver in Lot ot
Land No. 133 in the 6th Dist. of Irwin county, the
interest being one half of said Lot of Land. Lev-
ied on as the property of A. W. Weaver to satis
fy two ti fas. issued fr.m n Justice Court in the
421st district G. M., Walton county, Ga., one in
favor of Studdard and flresliain vs A. W. Weaver
and one in favor of John L. Gresham vs A. W.
Weaver, and controll.d hy Graves H. Weaver, levy-
made and returned to me by a Constable, proper
ty poiuted out by Graves H. Weaver, this 16th
August 1861. 15 tds D. J FENN. Sh’ff.
milledgeville, Ga.
\NUILLi PRACTICE in the Counties of the
I V Ocmulgee Circuit.
Milledgeville, Ga., Feb. 16, 1860. 39 ]y.
LAW CARD.
The undersigned have associated themselves to
gether iu the practice of Law, under the firm name of
CLARK, IRVIN Sc TAYLOR,
and will give prompt attention to all business entrust,
ed to their care in the counties of
Pui-GHERTY Lee, Sumter,
Tekkei.l, Worth, JIitcheil,
Calhoun, Early, Decatcr,
Miller,
and by special contract, itt anv eonntv in South-West
ern Genrgia. KICH’D. H. CLARK
SA.M’L D. IRVIN,
WM. TAYLOR.
Albany, Feb. 14, 1861. 39 tf.
m
iASfffs
mn ni
DEITAL^MGEOP
OFFICE IN THE MASONIC BUILDING
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.,
U^Al!operations performed with care and war-
rented satisfactory.
Milledgeville. May 5th. 1860. 50 tf.
TAILORING.
J.C.SPERLISG,
thankful for past favors
would inform his old
friends and customers,
that he is still at his
BUSINESS and ean
be found next door to
the Recorder office.
His tits and work,
warranted to give
SATISFACTION.
Nov. 1st, 1860. 24 tf.
DR. LHAKLKS H. HALL
H AS removed his residence nnd OFFICE to
JEFFERSON STREET.
.^Residence—the House recently occnpied
by Mr. Chamberlain. OFFICE next door.
Jan. 5th. 1858. 33 tf
New Arrangement.
Change of Schedule, on and after Monday llfA i»Jf.
THE Subscribers are convey
ing the U. S. Mail from Mil-!
'.edgeville via Sparta, Culver--!
ron and Powelton to Doubles
Wells,and would respectfully invite the attention of
their friends and the travelling public, to their new
■ind complete arrangement for trave'Iing facilitie.
wer thisline.
SCHEDULE—Leave Milledgeville after the arrival
if traius from Columbus. Mncon and Savannah; Ar
rive in Sparta at 6 o’clock P. 31. and at Double W ells
mine evening.
Leave Double Wells after the arrival of morning
Crains from Augusta. Atlanta and Athens; Arrive al
Sparta 11 o’clock, A. 3L; Arrive at Jlilledgeville same
evening.
With good Hacks, fine Stock and careful drivers,
we solicit a liberal patronage.
MOORE & FORBS.
Mln(r Odceu—Mrllcdgeriilr Hotel Milledtert7/f;o a -
Edtrards' House. Sparta..
Moore's Hotel, Double W ells,
July 11, 1859. »»•
LAWS OF GEORGIA,
SESSION CP 1860.
W E HAVE on hand a few copies ofthe
ACTS PASSED AT THE LAST SES
SION for sale at this office. PRICE—$2 1:0 »
copy at the office, and $2 50 wlieu sent bymadi
Postage pre-paitl. _
March 28th, 1861. 45 tf.
Important to Females!!
Dr. okeeseman’s Fills.
N O T I C E—The combinations of ingredientl
in these PILLS are the result of a long and exten
sive practice. They are mild iu their operation
al.! certain in correcting all irregularities, painful
menstituition,removing all obstructions, whether
from cold or ^‘.herwise, headache, pain in thewdb
palpitation ofthe heart, disturbed sleep, which**"
ways arise from interruption of nature. They c*®
be securely used as a preventive. These pills should
never be taken in pregnancy, as they would be
sure to cause a miscarriage. Warranted purel?
vegetable, aud free from anything injurious to lit*
or health. Explicit directions, which should b«
read.accompany each Box.
Price. $1 per box. For gale by Wm.Bar 0 **'
also by Herty & Hall of Milledgeville, they*' 11
be sent by mail, if wished, on the reception of I 1 ’
they cau also be obtained of Dr. C. L. Cheeseman,
Box No.4531. New York Post-office. 17 ly
SHOES! SHOES!!
J UST received a very large lot of,
shoes,for Ladies, and Children, to hi
sold cheaper than ever heard of before. „
J. ROSEN FIELD-
March 2. 1861.
W!
Appling Mlt.-riU Wale.
W ILL be sold before the Court House Door
in the town of Holmesyilk Appling euui
on the first Tuesday in OCTOIKK next, within
the legal hours of sale, the follotiing property, viz:
One bay horse, one bugy, onilot of Drugs and
Medicine, aud also the Books belonging to said
Druggist: levied ou as the property of Z. W. Lit
tle to satisfy sundry fi tas, issttfd out of the City-
Court of Savannah, also to saflsty sundry fi fas,
issued out of the Justice Coni of the 583d Dist.
of Appling county. I
W. H. OVERSTIEET, D. Sheriff.
September 6, 1861. / 17 tds
sam’l d. irvis. greeslee bi-tle*-
IRVIN & BUTLER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
ALBANY, Georgia.
P RACTICE in the Superior Courts of the
Western Circuit,—iu Terrell, Randolph. ar
ly counties, in the Pataula Circuit,—in Worth an“
cun Counties, in tlie Mncon Circuit, in the l®*. ,
States Circuit Court at Savannah,—aud by s P tl
contract, in any County iu Southern Georgia.
Jannarv 1st’I860. 34 tt-
Blackberry Wine.
4 PURE article of this Wine, can be had 41
/V Store of Grieve Ac Clark, n!ro at the.
riety Store of J. C ONN A SONS’. This
is four years chi, aud in taste much resembles
very best Old Port. A few dozen of this a S eC f,f
obtained. [y Price fl 25 per bottle.
d tt
Administrnlor’s Sain—Poslpour.l*
I TNDER an order of the Court ot Ordinary of
J Hancock county, will be »old at the Court
House ni 8PARTA, on the first Tuesday in
NOVEMBER next, within the Ifcgal horns of sale, a
n gro gir^ Ju/nmi.na, atro-vV* Sears old, the prop- .
erty of C\C. Kimr. " te , ° county, de-/^-== fXSSI Permanently
ceased. Bold for the >««•« bftheuseof Cotamtugh's PI Si
creditors. \ Terms on then y tb j CE Adm. I This Salve has accomplished extraordinary c
. tds > t., gained a lasting reputation. Try>‘j“
Sept. J6tb. 1861- * ^ For sale by Gruvi: * Cla*»
CASTLEN & VARDELL,
WHOLESALE ISO RETAIL DEALERS M
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &f>
MACON, GA.
November 13th, I860. 26 d** lp_
Ut^No medicine ean alwnys enre, but vvhntev
be effected, through human ajrency, towards
Dyserifarv, Piarrbavi. Cholera Morbus, arj T *
‘ Jacob’s "Cholera, Dysentery and Diarrhma l ora'
Sold by GRIEVE 8c CLARKE, Milledgeville.^
by all Druggists generally. —L
Cored,
