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nnd awdiriital tread
* nre now rcssii^ by!
BKOKCIA TELEGRAPH ]
Xfurinl «l «;, orj ,. g , illtoIll
Who fell at Bu
0, heap ye not the *low
Of mu'hty bosU, whj
^ l \V>Y"* • Y Vi*’ l ^"* v * M ' ar the noble dead*
W ith grid nt heart and teat* in every ey e.
Tlie “oleum silence ofthe
The aims reversed, the
Which late have waved i
When ou that jilaiu the
awful Irene,
standard* shrouded now
unid the battle din,
• uum rx.ni haughty foe.
~ .1, hmwfW lender think n „ worth
*' d m Itcouceriia nobody but themicKea ; no
fl ' hut 1,to contHUditi? parties has the least inte-
"**. in the matter, mul for the government or any
*** to iutorfere in the matter is what
** <f _us » higb-hmitled piece of business. ■.
( nutbrwiiex] government to soy what imli-
i should have for the use of their horses.
. -Caution*, tlmir niouey, or any tiling else, or
Vtint should take Icaa than the value of
w “: iu ,. aw J what rule have vve to find out what
,D? '^j’e js worth exeept that it will bring it!
**• a horse is worth $100, because there
’ $gml persons lltat will give that much for him,
,7 j wr mj that Ute rcut ofn tavern is worth $000
*■' j, i'| js not worth that much to one nmu in
*7 0 n|y way vve have to fiuil out what
[^1, houses or anything else is worth, is
** t the articles into tho market ami see what
v will briug. All other rules of finding out the
(/anything are arbitrary nud ftdsc. A vast
kerof cireuntstauces are always concerned in
j S .,nuaang the value of auythiug. Sometimes a
•'J bread i* of more value lli.in the same weight
. . J, sometimes a bushel of corn is worth
B ft to u, than two bushels would bo twelve
r . aihsbencc, and thosamomay be said of mouey
*ven'tiling dse. It is easy to imagiuo cases
* i >r* $100 would he worth more to a man now,
|i0il would he twelve mouths hence, and if
tii shy should he uot give it or something mure
tiia* pvre*. Who knows moro about tlie value
if money or anything else, than the contracting
-sties themselves. Whose husiucss is it what kind
j/bargain* individual* make betw een themselves?
Xobody'i. I have known moro tIM 900 per ct.
asdeoo monny, anil yet I must believe that mouey
i, worth 7 perct, no more nor no less, lot cirenn-
tuacr* be wbat they may; and if I caut beiiovo
,]graatan absurdity, I must at leaat protend to
believe it. H is well known that mouey is worth
rora in soma meus hands than others, and if the
fcalitb restrictions that usury law s lay ou tlie arti-
^ rt'iuoved, it would stand a fair chaure to
fjlalo the rigid bauds, a thing much to bo desired.
| go not know what money is wurth, bull have
pearly the same reason to believe that it is worth
oaatkan 7 per ct, that I huvo to believe that cot.
m is worth more than 7 els. a pound. Cotton
wig bring more than 7 cts. a pound, and from this
I infer thet it is worth mure; and money will
briag store than 7 perct., and therefore I suppose
Hit worth wore; and goverumeut has just as much
right to say that men shall uot sell cotton at more
ihu 7 ft*. a pound, as it ha# to say they shall not
|— noncy at moro than 7 per ct. Let us sup-
paethat a man is likely to be sued for $3 j and
ihslhokaaao way Co avoid that catastrophe but
hrhsnowiug the money at 10 |»crct. If he does
ihhbe gets dear of the debt by payiug $33 30 cts.
■d if he dees uot he will have to pay in cost and
uletrst more dun $50. Now it appears to him
<jsite plaiii that he had belter borrow the money
at If perct. and pay the debt; hut tho govern*
orst and those that are enlightened upon sueh sub*
jrets, tell him he had butter ho sued and pay the! Dr. Swayue’s Compound Syrup of
HA It 111 E»,
III tliis city oil the Dikij ult, by tlie Rev. Mr. Wil
liams, Mr. D. It. IloDoLit?, to Mi»s C*TH1AI*£ K.
Bcnraim.
ibtkciy autl Confectionery.
fJlHB nbflcnber retumeil Aontiic Nt rtb, is
1 ri? V ,0n ? br * vc ’y to resist the might
These blood-stained Kwhitt of that horrid light
Arc mouruuig now above his fuucral car.
' °A * ,a ' r ^'? cl| iefis hen,ling o’er the bier.
Aui wrens big tears f or his untimely fate:
fc* aml.lenclie.-kol m glory*,&3.t career.
Bravo Lincoln tell, the hop- of all hU State.
bore W» to a iohlier s grave,
UTitlc ever and anon the buomiogruar
Orheovy pun*, the solemn signal give.
That now tho brave and vol’roaa was no more.
Tl wJ 1 cx- ,,!m *' ec P‘ n ? in the silent tomb.
" “b b»a good sward, which he had nohlv worn
l pou the heM m pnde of youthful bloom
Aor e’en in death, could it from him he torn.
Ilia sable plume is still above his head.
And shields the ghastly paleness of his face-
The tears that soldiers o'er his tomb have shed,
Then knelt a comrade by the hallowed mound,
.Whose sup burnt cheeks the tears of grief bedew;
His dearest fnou.l, when his last wish had IxmuJ.
Wheat lit* bright spirit bade the world adieu.
To seek his sire, anj at hit last farewell
To tell him that his sou ha 1 nobly fought
For fame and country, and then nobly fell
Rather than yield. Hi* soul abhorred tho thought.
Now o'er his prate they fire the farewell sliot.
Again the cannon opes its tbnjid'ring roar;
Then silent all they leave the mournful spot.
Where honored Lincoln sleeps forever more.
Then let tlie brave recline upon the earth.
Which lie had scorned to yield but with bia life.
His countrymen shall e'er regret his worth.
When they shall think of Buena Vista's strife.
Let aged parents cease to mourn his death,
Columbia's soil can boast no braver sou;
Then twine for him no gloomy cypress wreath, x
Rut give tho laurels that li'ia valor won!
J. A. H.
[/OR THE GEORGIA TEtECItarn.]
Autumn.
t. *
Sommer winds are passing by.
Summer birds begin to Sy,
Summer flow'ra droop and die.
Why should Kvc wish to stay?
Winter's gloom is coming fast.
Winter with its chilling blast;
Spring and Summer each are past.
Should Ere not liaito away.
Linger yet ye drooping pow’ra,,
Winter's 1 tours arc pleasant hours,
Peace and comfort may be ours.
Then why should we complain?
Hope to cheer as lights her rey,
Hope all smiling bids us stay,
Hope reminds us of the Jay,
When flowers bloom again.
J, II. N.
D1U>,
At Bahia. Town., an the uTth u
I’n KCE.or.-m affection of the heart. His health had
been much impaired previous to bin death.
Housiei: superior Court,
OCTOBER TERM. I S ir.
2s the Grand Jurors, swum at said term, beg
leave to make the Allowing Pie.ieutm mts.
We ara gratified in being able to state, alter mnk-
lugdiligent iuijuiiy, that very few offeui
JCitil Huail .llc.iiiig,
A meeting of our citizens is requested nt the
Council House, ou Saturday noxt, at 4 o’clock, P.
M., for tho purpose of appointing Delegates to the
Bail Bond Convention, to be held at Atlanta, on tho
231 in*t.int. nnv o
prepared tssutj? the public with Bread, Craek-
ers,llisiu ;s Rusk, Cak.s, Pics, Ac. ,Ve. He has al
so, a large and extensive assortment of the best Can
dies. i!ii;iorted direct from Trance. mg uuigeut loquiry, that very few oflTci.ces of a crimi.
Ila lias ou haiid and keeps constantly for sale, tint nature, have come to mir knowledge, aud none W
It., 1LLIAX H. Wines. Cordials, Syrups, Preserves, and Pickles of ad wnich call tor public pualslimerit, ' ' 7 V
s - -• - We present, as a nuisance, the practice of allowin'* I *•* themselves of tlie service* Of *ome of the very be*!
slaves, or free persons of color to keep shops or eroec- I Workmen, and having « supply o! tlie best materials,
ties in the town of Perry, and reaueat the Inferior i Me prepared to make to order any erticle in their hue.
Court immediately to abate the sarue. Iu addition to our present stoc.r, such as Dlninc, Tea,
Wo reipiest the Inferior Co i.-t to have a new bridge Centre, Side, Work, Toilet, Quiurtette and Sofa Tabler;
built over Bay Creek, on the road leading from Peiry B 1,re * !ls :Sideboards; borasi and \v irdrobcs; bofas ;
to Pott Vuhey; unless it should appear to Be the pub^ | Divans; Ottomans; Tettetctea; Poot-stoo! s; Seereta-
COxMMEKCIAL.
JIACOX PUIC1.S CLltltCXT,
CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THE GEORGIA TELEGRAPH
BAdoir, a 8«9
Hams......... ]0
Sltoulders ..... 7 a 8
Sides 81 a 9
BAOG1NO—
Dundeo 18 9S4
Hemp,4(uyiL.16 918
Gunny 23 »23
BALK HOPE, lb 9 2 JO
BKKK, lb 5 ■» 7
BREAD—
Crackers 8 a 10
BUTTER—
Goshen, prime. 25
Country 15 S20
CANDLfes—
Sperm. It 33 a35
Tallow 12Jai5
CHEESE—
Goshen. 1B....12]ai.*
COFFEE—
Cuba, inf to fair 131
Bio. .*. 81*10
Java 12»H
COTTON.lt... 7J® 71
CORDAGE—
Manilla, lb ...,t2 *15
FISH—
Cod.drj- lb.... 0 ® 8
Mackerel.No. 1. 0 »$13 SEGARS—
“ No. 9; 0 •10.’ Spanish, M.... 20 230
, , , ** No. 3, 8 9 8J American 5 a 10
FLOUR— j SHOT—:
Canal, none, I AH size* «1|G it
Countrx- 2} a 23 SOAP—
FOpDEll, 100lbs0 aso ; Am.yellow.... 0 9 5i|
NAILS—
Wrought 0 320
Cut, Sd. to 20d. 5 a 51
OILS-
Spermacit i. -.. 1.30 a 1]
Fall strained .. 0 3 lj
Liuseed, Am...90 3 1
Tanners...... 50 SCO
OS.VABURG3—
Per yd to ®tl
PEPPEK*-
Black 0 «121
RAISINS—
Malaga, box... 0 • 21
Z i “ — 0 » ij
RICE, lb C ® 61
SUGAR— 4
Muscovado, lb.. 8} a 9
St. Croix 10 ail
Havana, white, 0 312
“ brown.. 0 3 to
New Orleans.. 8 310
Loaf w *16
Lump 12 *13
SALT—
Liverpool, sck.1,85382
Cadiz 0*0
Turks Island... u 3 0
description*.
He has also on band, a large astortment of the best
Sc.ars and Tobacco.
Balls and parties attended to at the shortest notice.
He hopes by strict attention to business to merit a
share of public patrouage heretofore extended to him.
lUf His establishment is on Third street, two doors
west of the State Bank building.
.. J. SHULTZ.
Macon. Nov. 2.1847. 6—tf
WOOD A BK.Vi)i,Ey,
tAXcrACTcaaas axd dealers is
VABI.SE T FUltSITUKE gt
C H A N I D R S . /Vi
OUT.D most respectfully inform tlie citizens of
Macon, and public generally, that liavingavail-
vices of some of the very best
j AUCTION AND COMMSSON JI EEC HA
And Forwarding Agents, Maccn, Ga.
| Macon, July 80, 1847.
Notice.
T HE undersigned respectfully announces to hu pa- , - _ ,,
tnms in Macon, that ho is unavoidably compelled j requested ourbeuntors aud Representatives iu tlie
.. —1 appear i
lie wish that a portieu of said road should bo abandon
ed, and that by Furiow s Mill, adopted in its stead.
We present that portion of the Taliahassce road
near Staiey's Mdi, aa being in a condition almost im
passable.
At the Spring Term of this Court, tlie Grand Jury,
to be absent in MiUedscville for a few weeks.
JOHN C. LOGAN.
• Dyer and Scourer,
nov 2 c tf
Jolin P. Gavnn «V Co.,
AIV TIOXEERS.
ensuing Legislature, to proceed the passage of a law
authorizing tlie Superior Court of this comity, to con
tinue iu session tieo Keck*, and to authorize the Court
to draw two pauuels of Grand and Petit Jurors. Be
lieving that this reguest is reasonable and pro pert wo
reiterate the aame.
Wo concur in opinion with his honor, Jndgo Flovd,
that the usefulness aud officering of the Supreme
A GENTS for sale of Albany Cream Ale, Cham- j Oourt, will be enhanced by making its sittings pertna-
pagne Cider. Nov. 2. neut at some central noint. aud by providing it with a
suitable library, and therefore respectfully request our
Senators aud Representatives to concur iu the passage
of aucli laws, as may be necessary to effect tho above
Auction.
TOHN P. GAVAN & CO- wjll sell on Thursday. I mentiuned change."
%W the 4th instant, in front of their store. Second-hand As American citizens, we contemplate with prido
Fuiutiue. Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, Cooking Uten- J the gallant achievements of our army in Mexico.
dsCnM»t. Iu taking leave of his honor, Jndgo Flovd, we ten
. —„ . I der him our thanks, for his promptness, ability — ‘ —
.“peneral assortment of i mniiy Groceries, Wines, | banity iu the discharge of his offieial duties.
iy« ; Desks and Book Cases; Ladies' Work Boxes
aud Portable Desks ; Piano Stools ; Lookiug Glasses
and Gla-s Plates of all sizes; Gilt, Mahogany and
Walnut Frames of all sizes for Pictures and Portraits;
Caue seat Settees and Counter Stools; Mahogany and
Walnut Chairs, Plush and Hair Cloth Seats ; a great
variety of curled Maple and Walnut Cane aeata and
other kinds ; Rocking Chair* of patters tco numerous
tosneutiou; Mahogany, Walnut, carted and plain Ma
ple, Poplar and Pine Bedsteads, cheaper than over;
Window Shades, new, beautiful and rare' patterns;
Feathers, Feather Beds ; Mattrosscs of curled Hair,
Cotton aud Moss.
We have many articles not enumerated or intro
duced in this market.
7'o Ala>t"f tcturtr*—Forsale, Furniture Varnish.
Malioeany, \Valnut. Plush, and Veniers aud Bed Posts.
N. B. Furniture repaired neatly a-d with dispatch.
Old Sofas and Chairs re-seated or covered with Hair
doth or Cane.
Maeom Nov. 1, 1847.
Ll^The Journal X Messenger, Albany Couriar, At
lanta Luminary, Marietta Helicon, and Mountain Ea
gle, will picas: copy.
nov 2 6—tf
Tiilte Notice.
That the subscriber ! keep constant! v nn band
a latge Stock of DIUIM, AX Ulrica x (•:«,
t;<ina!ailkPaiBls ) 8i|»A > atrei .Hntfrlues
J'.i.WY ARTICLES. l-ERFVMERY.CLASS;
•DRUGGISTS' GLASSWARE, and a bc/t of Articles
to.) numerous to particularize.
Their 31EDIC1NES are all FRESH, and PCRX, and
cheap. The public are ix speetl’ully invited to call
aud see. SHOTWELL A GILBERT,
july 6 41—ly
Liquors. Scgara. Ac., Ac.
By John P. 43avan & Co.
PRIVATE SALE.
1 puncheon of old Irish Pottccn. Nov.
tftjrdollar*, for mouey is worth no more than 7 per J
(Kami if any man gives more than that ho will
rrrtainlycoiue to notliiug, and what is worse than
ill it is a great sin to either lent] or borrow money
ferarare or leu that! 7 perct. Iti* nosiuat all t.i
Ml pay our debts like liouest men should do, and
Wild Cherry.
Of all tlie remediea of die day. and they are a great
variety, which profess to be ot great value to the hit-
man family, we hesitate not to pronounce Dr. Swayne’s
Compound Syrup of Wild Cheny as one of die great
est discoveries of modern science. Of all the many
compounds put forth for the cure of diseases which at-
feet human nature, not ouc remedy could be named
Mill bluest men will do, because this is faijjiuua- i which lias in so abort a space of time acquired such
Ur. but to give tlw worth of money in a great sin. [ nnboundud confidence with the public, and hat per-
* • ° j formed cacb uuracuioM* cures; siui liu merited ud
This puts ns iu iiiiud of Heury VIII. Ilcnr^ received so much eulo^ium from the faculty and others,
Jkipht that adultery was a great sin, hut he did ms this justly celebrated remedy.
Mibiuk that murder was much wrung, so he mur- ' Be earr/nl of your Coldi.
**“• -*■ ?— i™* 1 ”
tak that the Bible prohibits tlie tnkiug tuiy more iu a few days." and they prive themselves do trouble
tt» a certain perct., and this is one of the many about it. But to such we would say, "be careful of
, , . . , . * I vour colds," do not tamper with your constitutions. If
tmf* "« uavc that men do.it pay much uttmiHon '., m ,| r .' ire u , ] ivc tu a good "old age,” use such reme-
!*ie Bible. If ihe Bible intuvcs auy thins on the 1 'lies a* will effect an easy and permanent cure. Dr.
munn it nn.v.*. i. w . .......l. Ti.. i«... I Swayne’s Com;>ouud Syrup of Wild Cherry ha* cured
,.muu it prove* entirely too mucin The Jews j Imircco u, thstii any other medicine offered forsale iu
Ud a law on the subject, which evidently was in* this country. The rertificatcs of cures effected by
kahd for them sol i es and none else, by which ,lli * modiciue, whirl, tlw proprietor is daily
. , • I receiving, are ot the most gratifying character, and
ttsv were prohibited from taking oue ci-lit of in- j teml to slum' it* sanitive projertiea. and tlie high rank
vast, to that if we nptdv this law to ourselves we '* hoM* in public estimation. The Press, the Medical
, ... _ . , . Faculty, and tlHmsands wlio have used Dr. Swayac’s
u r *«dtvby taking 7 |arct., ou 1 jmret.aswe C’oin|sHiiat riynip of Wild Cherry, all concur in pro-
wsiU be hy Inking a greater amount. But bow nouneinr. it aim of the !>est remedies ever invented for
Krnife it is that people nre no scrupulous about tlie cure of all Piilneommy affection*.
Sr*«»h .w- m, mi
sifcliftrriit ubuut other things, lh.it every body j Pliiltfielphin. <u>/J for sale by struts in all parts ot Ihe
Imw* arc uot taught iu I he Bible. Every hodv U,,ited States, and some part* of Europe.
tu he just to pay iImit debt*, nud to tell the | Mocod* Go., nod bv all respectable DragguU.
[truth, and bow does it happen that mtm cun be
trity of the most struightfurwnnl injustice and I Santis’ Sursitpitrilljl
and fuel no quelms of conaeiencc ou the ’ r * lu ' k > n< ?’ r “'
. , ‘ . , . amt every day the field of it* uactulness is extending,
ami vet bo so scrupulous about usury, be- It i* approved ami highly recommended by Physicians,
me lie Jews were not allowed to take usarv of *'"1 »* admirteJ to be tlie most powerful and searcb-
. .. _ . - ...... | iug preparation from the root that has ever been em-
olbcr. borne persoun contend that lud.vidu* medical practice. It it not local in its ope-
■* nr Hot cajwble of managing their own private J ration, but geuersl extending through tlie whole sya-
bu.uesA and n. lend H.ul ,| l tem. It neutralizes the iwumuous element* in the
1“*^™ lend und borrow money us Uiey >w , re , ton . t , , ienlt j iy totlr UlP or g«n. which
’ *™ to give ulmt interest they pleased, that I generate that fluid. In scrofulous and ail external dis
tal them would ruin themselves hy riving too order*, tlie result it a rapid healing of tlw sores and
l; , _ . . J , pustules; ill Rheumatism aud other painful affections
>interest. This isiiothiug more nor less than of the tnuseulur fibre, a speedy removal of tlie pain,
| that men are incatiabKe of managing thuir ] and in all cases a renewal of stren gth, keeping pace
x • . . . 7. . with tlie retreat of the disease from the system. It is
put up in a highly concentrated form for convenience
and portability, and when diluted, according to the di-
r ctituis, each bottle will make aix time# the quantity,
equal to one quart, and is then superior in medicinal
value to the vnrioui preparations bearing tlie name.
Price 91 per bottle. Six bottle# S.r 95. •
Prepared and sold by A. B. A D. SANDS, Druggists
100 Fulton street. New York.
Sold also by BRUNO A VIRGINS, Agents. Macon,
and-by Druggists generally throughout the Uuited
States. 25
FOWLS 10 315
FEATHERS. 16.30335
GLASS—
Window.lOOft. 4 3 5
GRAIN—
Corn, bush.....35 3 40
Wheat, none
Oat* 0 330
Peas 0 350
GUNPOWDER—
Keg 6 3 7
IRON—
Sweedcs, asf 16 4j3 5
En.-lish.bar.... 0 3 4}
American 0 3 6
Hoop 8 310
Sheet 9 310
Nail Rods.0 3 8
LARD, 16 9 310
lead-
pit and bar.... 6 3 7
LIME—
Stone, bid. 0 3 2J
Cherokee, l»x. 0 3 1}
LUMBER, 1000 ft 10312}
Boards A Set's. 0 3 0
MOLASSES... 30 335
Now Orleans. 40 3 45
Hav. A sweet 31 335 '
Tallow 9 3 Id
TEAS—
Souchong, 16... 0 375
Ilyson Si 3 1}
Gunpowder.... 1 3 11
TOBACCO—
Manufactured.. 8 312
Cavendish... JO 350
TWINE........20 325
Seine 18 320
SPIRITS—
Brandy, Cog.4p 3}3<4
Domestic 62 375
Gin, Holland... 1}3<2}
American 40 3 50
Rum, Jamaica, 0 382}
New England... 0 340
Whiskey 25328
Western 31 333
Baltimore 35 337
Peach Brandy.60 375
WINKS—
Madeira $2 3 2}
Teneriffe, L. P. 1}3 2
Malaga 60 375
Cbet, Mars'ls. 0 3 0
Bordeaux 0 3 0
ChampaignedozO 3 0
Port 1}3$2}
.llnron ffnrkrl, X'orrrobrr ‘J, fs 17.
COTTON—The market remains withou/ any change
worthy of remark. We quote today 7} 3 7}.
Receipts of Cotton for Oct. 1847, 7,803 *
“ " previously, 890—8,693 bales
Stork on hand Novemtwr 1, 1847, 7,712 bales.
UP" The Friends of D. J. Drtvis,
announce him as a candidate for Sheriff of the county
of Bibb, at the election in January next.
MANY VOTERS,
nov 2 6
UP" The Friends of Ricli’d Itassctt.
announce liim as a candidate for Tax Collector of the
county of Bibb, at the election in January next.
MANY VOTERS,
nov 2 6
tFWc have been requested to an
nounce W C. KENNEDY, as a candidate for re-
election for Receiver of Tax Returns, for tha county
of Bibb, at the ensuing January electiou.
sept 21 52—tf
By John P. Gnrnn A Co.
PRIVATE SALE.
10,000 Superior Scgara,
5.000 Pnnee pee “ -
20,000 Various Braids, Ac. No
By John P. Gavau A Co.
100 Boxes Tobacco, Thomas, Sutherland A Rogers’
brand. Nov. 8.
By John P. Gavnn A Co.
PRIVA TE SALE.
10 Barrels Pliclps' Gin, (genuine article,)
10 “ New Orleans Whiskey,
20 “ Domestic Brandy,
30 Or. casks Malaga Wine,
SO “ Port
5 “ Madeira. Nov 2.
To the Solicitor General, Mr. McCune, we tender
our thanks, for Iris courteous attention to this body, and
for the efficieiit manner, in which bo has discharged
tbo duties of iiis office.
W e reqoesr that so much of these presentments, as
aro of a public nature, be published iu the Georgia
Telegraph and Georgia Journal and Messenger.
ALEXANDER SMITH, Foreman.
David Smith, Jame* iV. Belt in,
John Barton, Joel Walker,
Wtlliirm II. Calhoun, Isaac Loft in,
Meredith Joiner, Thomas T. Ellison,
\ James A. Stubbs, Daniel IV. Parr,
IVilliam AT. Bateman, Miles G. Sands,
Henry A. Till, Thomas J. Cater,
IVilliam P. Gilbert, Daniel Adams,
Drury IV. Taylor, A. D. Kendrick,
James Pope, William Herrington,
Simmon* Harrison.
On motion of Howell Cobb, Solicitor General pro
tern., it is ordered, that the presentments of the Grand
I Jury, be published as requested by that body.
A true extract from the minutes of Houston Snpo
[ rior Court. WILLIAM H. MILLER, Clerk.
nov 2 6—It
For Snlc.
The Plantation in Macon county, known aa
lairll tho residence, of the late Mrs. Stapler, lyiug on
BHifil Flint River, eight miles above Traveller's
Rest, containing about fourteen hundred acres ou the
En*t side of lire River, with about six hundred cleared
most of it level and in good repair, ami six hundred on
the West aide of the river. The cultivated lands hav
ing been well kept up. are in u good state for pro
ducing a largo crop the ensuing year. It is useless to
say any thing of its production, locality*, Ac., its per-
sons wishing to purchuic will of course wish to look
and judge for thcmsch-ei. Tho place will he shown
by the Overseerrou the premise*
THE LEGATEES.
nov 2 C—tf
By John P- Gnrnn A Co.
PRIVATE SALE.
10 Boxes assorted Pickles,
20 “ Sperm Candles,
20 •• Peart Starch,
10 " Fancy Soap,
5 " Loaf Sagar. Nov.
Bargains aud No mistake!
rpilE subscriber from Poland, respectfully inform |
however, that the
J. the inhabitants of this place that lie has just or- inferior Court repair the windows in the Courthouse
rived from New York, with a large and fashionable
stock of Dry Goods; consisting in part of Shawls, Irish
Linens, Hosiery, Alpaecas, Bombazines, and Fancy
Oregon Cloth. Cloths. Ready Made Clothing, Ac.—
Abo, a general assortment of Cuttlery, Jewelry, and
Calicoes, at any price, ami a great variety of French
Accordions, which he bought from the first manufarto-
riea. Frencfa and Gentian Fancy Goods, Ac. All of I ’row without char‘d except iu bi^ti water,
winch they offer tor sale atonce, much lower than o r Wo recommend that the money ou baud after settle*
eT }^!er °® !rcd *°the public. M. LEWIS meut with tlie Tax Collector, be sold by the Inferior
I aC Farmers and Country Merchants who wish to Conrt at public auction to the highest bidder, for county
ircbase good, almost at the.rown nr.ee. are resn.-ct. I orde „ w ^ tbou , reference to date.
Hlacon County Presentments-
T HE Grand Jurors sworn, chosen and selected for
the County of Macon, make the following present
ments and recommendations.
We have examined the i>ooksof the Officers of the
Clerk* of the Superior and Inferior Court, and find
th"in in good order aud neatly kept.
We lmve examined the jail aud find it very inso
core, but lrouour knowledge of the County fuud*, wo
leave tbe subject of its repair to the discretion of the
Inferior Court repair tbe
so as to make it mure comfortable.
■We present the Bridge over White Water Creek
on the River road, as in a dangerous condition, and
recommend the Inferior Court, to have it repaired.
We recommend that the Ferry be rented for tlie
next year to the highest bidder for'County orders, pro
vided that tbe citizens of the County bo permitted to
mrehase goods almost at their own price, are respect
'uliy invited to call at the first Do' Goods store below
tbe Washington Hall.
M LEWIS, French and German Optician, in all
• its branches.
A new French article of Spectacles; these Glasses
are far superior to auy that has been offered to the
:iublic and warranted to suit all lights. The aliove
Jlaascs has been tested by many eminent practition
ers, and pronounced by them, to be for superior to
any heretofore invented. ' _
Spectacle Glasses, aet in and prepared at the short* season that would transport by rail road the whole
H Aa citizens of tlie South West, we feel a deep inter
est in the success of the South-Westeru Kail Utiad.—
Our.Section of tbe State ha* long suffered by its dis
tance from a market for its staple productions. While
evety other portion of the rttate have bad their resour
ces developed, by railroads, and have now every facil
ity for carrying off the products of their labor, vre ltnv-
liad no means of trousportaliou but the slow and ex
pensive wagon; while it is estimated by those ac
quainted with the subject, that the driver of tbe cotton
wagon would make more at home during tlie picking
est notice.
Old Go|d and Silver bought or exchanged for Jew
elry at ita toll value.
nov 2 6—tf
13?* We have been requested to an
nounce JOHN B. GRACE, as a candidate for Tax
Collector, for the county of Bibb, at the ensuing Janua
ry election.
oct 10 4_
J.ost.
O N the 9th of October last, between the Floyd
House and Kchecoiuaa creek, where it was miss
ed. a Hickory dilver-mounted Walkingdtiok, with the
initials W. N. Any perron finding it will he liberally
rewarded by leaving it at the Floyd House,
nov 2 6—5t
crop to market Under such disadvantages, how can
we compete with the great and still growing west,
with her numerous navigable rivers ?
The truth is, the true resources of South Western
Georgia have never been properly developed ; our
country is still a grout forest of rich and highly produc
tive land, and we ntfed, greatly need, a rail road to do-
velopc its energies—to make the white cotton field
take the place of the unbroken wood, and to people
with a teeming population, those vast forests that arc
now silent and unproductive. No one who bus looked
at tlie history oftke .Southwest and remarked its rapid
Lift of Letters,
{REMAINING in the Post Office at Macon, On. i
AV the 1st of November, 1847.
pnvalc Ixwucss, and that tucu ucui tu be pro-
>;aiu»t ihuinscKc*. jj u t u the government
If it is nut, ii ia liable to tuauage matters
* well as u*. Hut is borrowing money the
,r tLaijj at which people ruin them sol res ? IVe
BA There are at this time perhaps 500 grug
is Georgia, and it is reasonable to suppose
* at least of these nurseries of aiu are con*
by Means destitute of mural principle, or
*?(ood assay of the human family ever are*
»e«re that men are authorized by govern-
10 hdd out temptations to the weak, tliatcx-
teacbea us they cannot resist, and that we
■a advance will produce the very worst of
consrqqrucos, and that will prove tbe rum
V “nocent persons, for the evil conacquen
shop* extend beyond the ageut, and ru-
i^sntbat have uotbiug to do with these uur-
vfsio, poverty, degradation aud ruin. A’
llicct thoughtless youths are seduced from
“'Pry ptirsuits of home industry, nud useful-
hsaself, hit friends and his country, and
* 1 rune to hitusclf aud everybody else;
*'*• *°°. the poor negro get* rid of bis last
*®<l becomes corrupted, wliicb ia the worst
1; il can happen to any being iu this life black
. **• Here at thnso delta be learns thnt it is
to ***ad hi# master’s piga and poultry, and
r Sad* a market for bis stolen goods. All
tiling* aud more too, may be said of some of
t-tr stinking dens we call grog shop*. Here
‘ “I madmen
are made evety year, nud turned
** | he people to annoy, corrupt aud perplex
10 ‘thousand ways. All this men have a
r fbt to do, hut two individuals, both iu
^per minds and entirely sober, have no
y 0 ln ** c •acli bargains about money as they
r J* I ° 'he interest of them to make, and that
1,0 other being under heaven but them*
But the way that our usury luw# nre car*
•» the climax uf wickedness.—
'■■Want baa in hi* sober senses made u pro-
l 1 *)' a curtain sum of money, which be had
e . ** le< l moral right to do, mid w hich it was
. I** ""he, and now tho government offers
t . n "*' * *bat is just rijod to a bribe, to
" 1 *' ,e courthouse and there iu presenco of
^ *0 • and everybody else, to brenk that pro-
j Ul hhcnitely aa be mndo it. This is terri-
i C " 1 *°ciety tufljcieudy comint with all it*
gambling riiops, nnd other houses of
It seems to us that society is sufficiently
"‘’bout the government doing anything to
" or *. ® n d to invite a mkn into thecourt-
B roou, °) or in plain Kngli-li to
* ee>D *° tw ootnpdag fljf$fc3 ft
r'.v‘a.ucb*u w
would iu my opinion be n°
' r ’ K », I’agans, or Hottentots. Wo have
1 ''"b ® good many tliiuVmg men ou nan*
■ " >“ M-Titv of ’I,.-m lliink I <!"
are nothing more nor less thou
m " ‘n of iiuii; iduiil lie its, and i.n
"a tho I
, IVistar’s Balsam of Wild Cherry.
Be not deceived witli vain hope—lay not the flat
tering unction to your soul, tliat diseaso will cure it
self; especially if that disease be consumption or Liv-
er complaint. Ifyou would be restored to health you
mu9t imc tlie memui wbicli beucvoleuce uni a kinfi
Providence have plared witliin your reach. The great
aud universally popular remedy for eonsumptfou an.1
all chronic diseases, is now fisr aslo in evety city and
imisirtant town in thccountiy, aud at a price too, that
any one can afford to pay. You have no excuse,
therefore, for neglecting to save your life and health.
Be not dcceivod with quack nostrums, or any muta
tions of this invaluable medicine. An individual at
Charleston. South Carolina, recently purchased four
bottles of a donbtlul kind—one of the most celebrated
plivsirians iu the city, told tho deceived patient lie
must send that article back, and exchange it for Dr.
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry. Be notdeceived—
remember that it is Dr. Wistar * Balsam Uiat curea-
it is Dr. Wistar’s that brings bark Ihe bloom of health
to the check, lustre to the eye, strength to the system,
joy and gladness totlio soul and happiness to man—it
is Dr. Wistar’s that ha* gained such celebrity among
the sick, astonishing tho world with its cffects, and is
recommended by tlio best Physicians throughout the
land. ,
None genuine, unless signed I. Bctts on the wrap-
r< For sale wlmlrsale and retail in Macon, by BRU
NO A VIRGINS, and GEORGE PAYNE, Drug
gists; nnd also by dealers in Medicine generally id
Georgia. 40
Council Cl»;t in <><‘F, I
Oc?ob»:k 29, 1817- )
REGULAR MEETING.
A hi! Ayres! Biir.if, Mix. Stubbs, Washington nnd
Watts. . _ • ,
Absent—Aid. Clark nnd Cowles.
The Minutes of the last meeting were read and con-
Sl TIic Bridge-Keeper reported toll a for tbe week end
ing the 22d October 9 ; and for the week cndui 0
tbia day «135 00
On motion Aid. Stubbt,
Rented, That the License to pass < ho , ^-rnour
Home-back, berotoforc granted to Mr. A- J- Ka>m» ar -
be transferred to his successor in office or io*W
l.u-ntlemnn a* the Central Rail Road and Banking
^wXim^llt^Mu'for Brick and Lumber for a
sev'eron tho Hi». Ac.-amo.mt Sins 50-wav passed
Council then adjourned to this day two weeks, at
7 °AMc*L P m A. It- FREEMAN, c. c.
ATLANTA CONVENTION.
T HE late Convention at Knoxville. Tennessee,
have recommended a Convention nt
m. Tuesday the 23d of November, proximo, lotak. in
theenn.e of InternalImprovem^ab
this and .he adjoining r
who limy feel an interest in ll.e objecU of the eouvcu-
,,0 “‘c. r. M. r.AKNETT, H C. UOi roMSF.
C. K. HIVIKIUK, K. t- ASt.ll.U,
WM. It. TIIORMuSD, *• ' v »H) I •
XIUBX.V com;, WM. HlRItlNO.
Atlanta. Ga-, Obt. 30, 1847. u ’» r *
Arnold. Wm
Abbott. Augastus
Abbott, Mm
Atkiuron. Mm America
Abell, Charles
Alexander, Mm A
Arnold, Tlaia R
Bailey, Robert E
Bolling, Martin
Beall, Gen. Elias, 2
Bowden, Matthew
Bunline, Mm Mary A
Her,lord, Isaac
Burner, Mis Mary
Beauchamp, N B
Barnard. Edmund, 2
Barnes. Wm P
Bone, Archibald
Brown, Jordan
Real, Dr J
Benton, Joseph
Brewer, Mm Mary A
Bryan. Frank
BantwcU, G D
Bradford, T M
Brown, James
Brown, Ileniy G
Brown. Turner
Boan, Wm
Bowden, Vincent
Bone. Charles
Carien. James J
Ciark, 8
Clemens, James
Campbell, Mrs E N
Caiaeron, John 2
Cheshire, John M
Coxc, Dr J T
Chesnut, Kuriab
Cambios, Samuel
Combiner, mm Mary
Crawford, senr. John
Corder, mrs Nancy
Cheshire, W J
Crichton. Wm
Carroll, J J
Carpenter, N W
Conual, John
Card. Leonard
Cunarm, Wm
Crawford, J arkson
Cheshire. T M
Carson, mm Sarah F
Cousins. Wm 2
Cntbbertsoo, Ralph S
Coll is, Francis A
Davis, Wm
Danfortb: Augustus A 2
Dunn. Wm P
Drcwry, Edwin A
Everett, James
Hunter, miss Victoria V
Irwin, miss Jane
Johnson, Henry
Jordan, James 2
Jones, Francis
Johusou, Wm
Johnson, Hardin T
Jones. Phelps A co
Jarvis, Wm *
Jones. Tlmmis
Johnson, Morgan
Jackson, Wm
Keen, John
Kirkliu. U W
Kendrick, Zachariab 3
Kitchens, John
Laos ton. John
Logan. James H
Logins, Wm
Lntson, Simon
Leded, James
McCullough, Wm T
Mason. John D
Manor, maj John 8
Mitchell.col Johns
McCam, Joseph 2
McArthur, mm Harriet
McCook, miss Martha and
Temperance
McDonald, Middleton
' McCarty. T M
McGoueh, Tima
McCouiti, Warren (colored
Maun. IIT8
Mortin, A D
Munson, Cbas H
McCready. P B
Mitchell, Moses A
Miller, Gideon
Maxwell. David
Night, James
O'Coimell, Rev Jeremiah J
Odum. Sabort
Ogletree, mr
Perkins. Fanny G
Pond, Wm
Penlne Wm 2
Pond. Haskcl
rolffiiU. F T 2
Perry, mrs Susan
Pattern, James
Park, James 8
Poindexter, Wm J
Pherigo. James G
Page. Henry
Palmer, Freeman 8
Peacock. Noah
Qnintard, Cbas T
Ran.lall.DrJ B
Hose, Joseph U
Roberts, Wm J
England, miss Elizabeth 0 Ricks, Lebmn L
English, Tims
England, mrs Catharine
Egnor. miss Sarah
En-lisli. W
Evertt, Samuel H
Fairly. Geo B
Ford, Josiali
Kreenv, mis* Esther
FonL Joseph
Felt. Joseph
Flu—J. miss Louisa
Fulton. Wilson
Freeny. miss Lucy
Roberts. L M
Smith, miss Elizabeth
Beaman. Richard
Buns, Wm
Silcock, John
Smith, H D
Smith, J M
Stubblefield, G G
Segar, Hiram 2
Spottt. B
Sireeven. Rev J O
Tiner, John
Tbomns, J C 4
Mary Ann. to the care of Thompson. Wm
mr Fenner Thompson. Henry W 2
Grier* James V
Gamble. W»?
Grice, Kessiah
Gilbrit, ltol*ert
Gl&rldcn, H G 2
Grimes, W H
Grcsbam, M
Gilbert, mrs Amanda
Grogan- Murria
Gilleon, J A
Hejimm, Adolphe
Hnrnilton. Jh»l>ert
Henriag. Jolin K
H”!lv mrs Lucinda A
Hairhej; inr» Daniel
Hetljibop Kliza
, Ilerini. Philip
| Horn; Chri^topcr C
! Km«on. CF
J HMinpton, Gale
Persons calling t
*ay the>
no* 2
are advertised.
Tacker. John W
Thomas, C S
Vinson, Jeno
Ventry, Geo T
Wilder, Abe] B
WeOaaer, C
Wooten, James
Jody, serveaft DrWanng
Wise, Mathew 2
WilSaim, Marien
Wami maker, mias Sarah A
Wntkini, L F
Wccticr, Sidney T
Wheat. Moses
Weaver, Larkin
"Water*. Daniel
Wade. Jaiuea
Wricbr. F
Woo l. Kdmnnd S'
Yooniridood, Joa
the above Letters, will plesso
Bibb SliorilTs Sales.
W ILL be sol lat tbe ConitHoosc door in tbe city
ot' Macon, ou tlie tint Tuesday in December next
between the legal hours of sale, the following proper
ty ,to wit:
One negro woman, a mulatto, named Nancy, about __ iuv _
t yosra of age. Levied ou as the property ot James I progress for'lbclast 15ycars ia vveaith and popidation,
R- Beunct, to satisfy * ti. fa. issued trom Bibb supen. cau fai i lcc ,i,at it is destiued oue day to Iw tbe
orCouit,uif*vorol\\.B. Parker vs. J.It. Bemiett. ereatest cotton producing portion of the State. Dn-
Also. the undivided liatf ot lot of Land, No. 131, iu I ring tlie last five veers, the increase of its population
the 4tli district of ongiually Houston now Bibb couu- B „.| production fias been nearly 50 j.cr eout, and this
ty, contain .ng 101} aetes more or leas. Levied ou as tuo un d e r all the disadvantages of a distance final uinr-
the property ot Nat. A. Skipper, to satisty a fi. la. m ket, a bad road, and ereat coiuni-reial embarrassuieiits.
favor of ui. Moreland va. said Skipper, Property whxt may we uot liope when we have a Ruilro.id
{■oiuted out by Plaintiff* attorney. penetrating tbe very heart of our country, coanecl iug
Also, one mulatto woman named Nancy, about 45 I U5 ou t j, e ono |, a „d with the Atlantic and on tlie other
year* of age. Levied ou as the property ot Mrs. k. witll tho 0u if ol Mexico. Our lauds must largely iu-
Beunett, to satisfy a Distress wiuraitt lor Kent. Ju I crcaac iu value; ourcottou will brimr us ou the aver-
A. Itxlstou v*. E. Bennett and J. R- Bennett. I age letter prices, aud our supplies will cost us less,—
Alio, LoW nos- 3 and 4, containing each 5 acre*, with we fin j on, w lio!e section, will become far more eligi-
improvemeuts, adjoining the aouth next part of the j,j Ci as a place of residence and os a field for tile
town commons, formerly occupied by P. A. Lsivson, accumulation ofwealth.
and wore mtMWjr bj' A ugu»i*o? Hu rr. Levied on as I ti 1q stockholdem of the company will almost of a
the property of Pleasant A. Lawson, to satisfy % 4- j certain!:* find it I profitable investment. In three
* Tints nutl C:**»s.
BELDEN A CO. have now on hand direct
-Eqf from tbeir own numufuctoty, 181 Water street,
New York.
5 cases Silk Hats, at 81 25 3 31 50
6 dozen Navy and Army Caps 2 00 3 2 75
10 cues Black Castor Hals, 3 00 3 3 50
10 “ Neutris Hats, 2 5H 3 3 00
11 " Russia* - 1 75 3 2 03
20 dozen Glazed Caps, 2 50 3 3 00
lo cones Black Wool Hate, 4 50 3 7 00
20 dozen Clcth Caps, ■ 50 3 2 00
5 “ Premium Otter Caps, 10 00
5 " Fine Beaver, •' 8 00
6 “ Muskrat lino article, 2 00 3 2 50
nov 2 6 3t
Removal.
A LEXANDER HAMMER.SLY has removed his
Bei-ber Simp next door to the Hat StoreofMt sirs
Belden A Co., Mulherty street, where lie will be found
ready to serve all wImi may favor him with their pa
tronage.
nov 2 6—tf
fas. One from Bibb Superior Court in favor of G.
W. Summers, aud the other from Bibb Iufcriorcourt
iu favor »f Bliauuon A McGhee, both against Pleas
ant A Lawson, and transferred to Tbo. H. Harden.
Also. (0 acres of Land, mure or less, with im
provements. it being lot no. a. Macon Reserve, lying
on the Forsyth road, about 2 miles trom Macon, and
known as tbe place wbvrcon Win. Riley now lives.
Levied ou a* the property of Wnn Riley, to satisfy a
fi. la. issued from Bibb Superior -ourt, iu favor of
Washington Poe vs. Wm. Itiley aud Henry Clark.—
Property poiuted out by Plaintiffs attorney.
Also, 1 gray Mule, 1 black Mule, 1 two home Wag
on and Harness. Levied ou as the property of Wm.
Thompson, to satisty a fi. fa. issued from Ilibb Superior
court; iu fsvorof Wm. Williams vs. Joseph A. White
and Wm, Thompson. Property pointed out by Plain
tiff's attorney. „
Also, L»t no 3 in square 42, fronting on Plnm street
in the city of Macau, Bibb county, together with all
improvements. Levied mi a* the property of James
R. Bennett, to satisfy a ti. fia. from the Justioes court
of the 716'tli district. G. M , in fsvor of William B.
Thomas vs. James R. Bennett. Levy made and re
turned to me by F. F. Lewis, constable.
D. J. DAVIS, Dep. Sheriff
November 2,1847. *
It ibis ShrTiff’s Sale.
W ILL be sold before the Court Houso door in the
City of Macon, Bibb county, on tlie first Tues
day in December next, between tho usual hours ofsale,
the following property, via:
Lot Number 6, in quare 39, in tlio city of Macon,
Bibb county. Levied on os the projierty of Jidm J.
Bennett, agent for Binitli W. Bennett, to satisty iff*
Tax tor the years 1846 and 1847. Tax due *58 06.
Proiierty pointed out by Richard Bassett. T. C.
WM.H. MACARTHY. Sheriff.
Postponed Bibb SberitPs* Sale.
WIILL lie sold belore the Court House iu the city
T f of Macoin ou the first Tuesday in December
next, between the usual bourn of sale, tho following
^'xt'es^Hsllof Lot of Land number 225 in tlio fourth
district ot originally Houston now Bibb county, con
taining one hundred acres, more or less, adjoining tbe
Lands of Hardy and Stubbs : Levied ou as the proper
ty ol Henry fc'mith, to satisfy a fir fa. issued from Bibb
(superior Court, ia lavor ol George M. Logan vs. Ileurv
(smith and Mitchell Coxwoll. Efaid ti. ta. transterred
to Turner Smith, and property pointed out by bun.
Also, one Negro Man. named Warren. 30 years old1:
Levied on as the property ot Joseph A. White, to aa-
tisfy a fi. fa- issued from tile inferior Court of Bibb
enmity, in favor of the Marine and Fjre Insurance
Bank oi rbe State ot Georgia va. Joseph A. \\ Into.
eV y made by B. Trap^nncr Deputy tomnff-^
nov 2 *
Administrator’s Sale.
*«T|7TLL be sold on the first Tuesday in January
V» uext,at the Court House door iu the Town of
Perry, Houstou county, between tlie usual hours of
sale, all tbe Plantation of Joshua PattislniU, deceased,
iug on the Macou Road about a quarter of a mile
am Perry, with tlie exceptiouofthc Widow’s dower.
Also, three hundred acres of Pine Land, lying iu the
fifth district of Houston count}-, Lot No. 151, and the
North halloi Lot No. 136. Sold — the property of the
Ute Joshua PattUbaU. deceased, for the purpose or
distribution. Terms on tbe day of sale.
BRYANT BATTON, c. c. a. and
Administrator de bonis non, with tho will annexed,
nov 2 6
years at leasi ICC.SC'J <?f Wttoq will pass over it
to a uinrkct, annually, and aa tlie conutr}" increase in
its productions by the facilities the Railroad alter Ls,
tiic amount of our great staple that will seek a market
by its meaus will necessarily increase with the most
rapid strides. .
Aud when tho Road is completed and the Gulf and
tlie Atlantic joined together by its means, the passen
ger* alone, who must then pass over it, will of them
selves pay to the Company a handsome profit u;sin
their investment.
In conclusion, we would recommend, most heartily,
this great enterprise to our fellow citizens, as emu u‘
infinite importance to the prosperity of our section ut
the State, and ns oue iu every way likely to result in
profit to those wlio engage in its prosecution.
lu taking leave of His Honor Judge Warren, and
the Solicitor General, Mr. Patterson, we would express
our high admiration ot the judicial career oi the former,
and our hearty thank* to the latter for hi* kind ntton-
tiou to this body, and for bis vigilance in tbe execution
of hi* duty. . ;
We request our Senator nnd Representative in the
next Legislature, to have a law passed autlioriaiug
tlie Inferior Court to lay an extra tax for County pur
poses. not exceeding one hundred percent.
We request that these, our presentments be publish
ed iu the Journal A Messeneer, and Telegraph.
MOSES JOHNSON, Foreman.
William Snoteden, Asa Jolly,
IsnesonS Henderson, S. H. V right,
WiUiam Lofly, James L. Greene,
John W. Commander, James G. Maulton,
Stephen Johnson, Wiley Passmore,
Daniel Frederick, Thomas Brady,
Strrlin Pittman, Wiley T. It Ms,
Josiah Hill, John S- Brooks,
William Snell, Jame* II. Hannon,
Ilenru G. Law, Charles E. Rnmph,
John C Peake.
On motion of John M. Giles, Solicitor General pro
tern., ordered that the foregoing presentments bo pub
lished as requested. Macon Superior Court, October
Term, 1347. „
A true extract from the Minutes of said Court.
W. W. CORBITT. Clerk.
Oakland Institntr.
A CLASSICAL BOARDING SCHOOL.
T HE uiidei signed rector and proprietor o! the almve
Institution, relies upou the citizens of his native
State for a liberal patronage. HU school lias been es
tablished to meet the views of those who like himself
preform remove their sons from tlie contagion of evil
examples, aud varied temptations by which they are
beset in cities and towns. The course of instruction
will be such ns to supercede to a considerable extent
tbe necessity for a collegiate education; or to prepare
liis pupils thoroughly for an after course of either col
legiate for professienal mstniction. Fifteen years ol
sneressfal experience in his busisess, costly building*
erected at his private expense, a new and superior
Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus, aud a Library
of valuable book* of reference, designed to facilitate
and promote the progress of his pnpils, constitute a
part of his claims to the support of the public. With
out an assistant his (school will lie strictly limited to 25
pupils—tcith one, to 35. A fee of 360 for tei m oi 5
months, covers all expenses of lioard, tuition, washing,
fuel aud lights. The fee for the first term payable iu
ndvaure; for subsequent, at the close thereof, or upon
the pupil leaving school. No pupil received for less
than a term, aud every entry being regarded as a term,
except in ease of a special agreement fire a longer
time, a liability for the entire term will be understood
to attach immediately upon, ami l>y virtue of the entry.
The first term of 1648, will commence on tbe fiist
Monduv in February next. Communications address
ed to tlie undersigned nt Oakland, near Cnrtersville,
Cass county, Georgia will receive prompt attention.
Wanteitau Assistant capableofteachingthe French
and Spanish languages; and the higher branches of tlie
Mathematic* S. FOUCIIE.
Oakland, Oct.26.1647. 5—2t
Removal.
a~r2 DR. M. BARTLETT has removed hii Metii-
Ti7ciiie and Drug 6‘t'ure, from Mulberry stciet, to
tS Derffpsey’a la-ick block on Cheiry street, to tbo
tenement lately occupied by Hall A Bcaetly, whom -
lie keens constantly ou hand a good assortment of
Drugs, "Medicines, Faints, Oils, Varnishes, Biushez,
Perfumery, Fancy Articles, Ac.
oct 19 . 4—tf
Instruction on tlie Piano Forte.
The undersigned professor of Music,
;r*|5v->-.*wiite of the city of New York, rcspcctfui-
I J Vr ,| Jh- announces to the Indies tin.! gcutieuion
of tho pity of Macou, that lie lias located In tin's city.'
aud w ill devote his time to the instruction o;i the Pi
nup, of such ladies and gent'enieu as may honor him'
with their patrouage. For tliat purpose he intends . :i
a few days to open two classes, one lor ladies nud an
other fur gentlemen. Those ladies, who may prefer it,
he will wait on at their residence.
In the Course of the winter} Mr. W. will introdpea
to his pupils several new pieces from the most celo-
hrated, modern composers, together with all the fash
ionable pieces that may be published. Herespectful-
ly solicits tho pritronage of the ladies and gentlemen
of Macon ami it. vicinity.
£ubscrint ion looks for entering names citn lie found
nttlio book-stores of Messrs. Boardinan and Barncs,.at
tho offices of the Georgia Telegraph, the .loumnl anil
Messenger, and at the store of Mr. Amor Benton.
Office over Strong A Wood's.
W. J. WOOD.
llef rrncrs—lames A. Nisbet. f 5 . T. Chapman, T. K.
Bloom, T. P. Smith, Wm. S. Williford m-d Sani’l. J.
Hav, Ksqrs.
Macon, Oct. 19,1647. 4—tf
E if Journal aud Messenger copy. •
Straw Blcacliing & Dress Mahinff.
A MH6. KENNEDY having removed imtncdi*
y>ately opposite her foinler residence, info the
VzL wooden building, next to the carriage shop of
Mr. Plant, informs the Ladies of Macon aud vicinity,
that she will bleach and niter nil kiuds of Straw Bon
nets in superior stjlc, on the most moderate terms.
N. B. Dress Making done in the latest and most
fashionable manner.
Wanted—Two voting ladies ns apprcnt : ce« to the
Mantua Making business. Ladies trom tho country
preferred
oct 26 5—3t
Now dliilincr}' nnd Faucy Oootls.
t MRS. CAREY begs leave to call the atten
tion oftlie Ladies to her new stock of Millinery
nud Fancy Goods, jnst received, nnd in doing so,
assure them that her present stock is superior
both in style nnd quality, to any heretofore kept,
Silk, velvet, satin anil plnsli bats of the lctest style,
French flower* aud bridal wreaths, very .hand
some, also, a beautiful new style of Feathers, Flo
rence, Pearl, Col urg, Devon, Rutland and Civilian
braids, misses and cbildred’s straw mid Tuscan flats,
paniela, and Coburg braid Ac., a beautiful assortment
of silks, plain and satin stripes, plaid and plain satins,
gimps, nnd fringes Ac., an elegant .selections of ribbon
velvet, for neck ribbons, spool twist, steel heeds mul
clasps,’"thread lace, embroidered capes, lace aud mus
lin cups, elegant French worked capes, collars aud
cbemiseta.
Macon, Oct 19, ie47. 4—tf
Mrs.' F. Dcssatt,
A'-y-, Has received andis now opening an assort-
r ,J incut of Bonnets, Trimmings for Dresses, and
other Fancy Articles ; all of the very latest
styles, to which she would respect hilly invite the call
of the lading.
Ladies Bcnnets, Dresses, Visitcs. Ac., made to or-
der. Also, waists cat and fitted.
oct 12 C—3m
Atlininibtrator’s Sale.
A GREEABLE to an order of the Inferior Oourt of
Bibb countv, when sitting for ordinary purposes,
will be sold before tlie Court House door in the city ot
Macon, on tlio first Tuesday in January next, tho fol-
Fractional Lots No. 6, in the 4th district; No. 247,
in tbe 3d district: No. 5, in the 4th district, aad No.
33. in the 4tli district, nil originally Houston now Bibb
county, containing 368 acres, belonging to tlie eitate
ot Jonathan Neal, deceased. Sold subject to the
Widow's dower, for the benefit of tbe heirs aud credi
tor* of said deceased.
Also. 16 Negroes, viz. Burton, a man 34 yearn old;
Administrator’s Sale.
A GREEABLE to au order of the Honorable the
Inferior Court of Sumter count j\ when sitting for
ordinnrv purposes, will be sold before the Court House
door iu'F.yettcville, Fayette; comffy.cn the first Tnea-
dev ia December next, oue Lot of Laud No. (5<J hit}
seven, in tlie seventh district of said county of Fayette
belonging to tlie estate of Green Norris, late oi said
cou 'j tv. deceased. Sold for the benefit of the heirs an<i
the day of s tie.
nov 2
crcditemoTsaiJ deceased. TermSp made, kmiwn ou
Adm'r with the will annexed.
^Tks'uli YeSi a’r“np
children Charles, 3 year* on.’. gS^lS
girl 4 yearn old. All sold as tbe propert}- ot Jon*. h«>
Neal, doceased, forth: benefit of the heirs and ctcdi-
tom fo.d for distribution. Terms at sale.
CHARITY NEAL, Adm'rt.
WRIGHT NEAL, Adm'r.
nov 2 6
Look out for :t Thief!
O N Saturday, tbe 20th of August last, some accom
plished pickpocket (on board the steam packer
William Scabrook, Copt. Lyons on her trip from
Charleston to Savnunah.) succeeded iu purloining from
my person or from the wasliing-room a flue gold watch.
It wa* manufactured in Charleston, the name of tbe
maker, and the number however not recollected.—
The face wa* white, aud it bad attached to it wiicii ta
ken from my possession, a black guard chain, and steel
key. Anv information respecting tlie thief or tbe
watch will be thankfully received, and a liberal re
ward will be given for oue or both of them.
JAMES W. BELVTN.
Minerva P. O.. Houston co., Ga. Oct. 26. 5—2t
ty Tlie Charleston Mercury and Savannah Geor
gian! will each copy two weeks,and forward accounts
to this office.
links aad flaps.
4 BELDEN A CO., have just received by brig
John Ender, aud brig Savanuab, Kilty cafes
Hats and Capa, of the latest Foil style, consist
ing in part offine BEAVEH&, NUTRIAS, SILK, Ac,
which they bind themselves to sell 25 per cent, lest
than can bo bought in this city. They defy any Mer
chant iu this city to produce ii Hat that can compare
with theirs, as to quality and finish; they invite those
who wish to purchase to sell again, to examine their
stock.
Macoh, Oct. 20, 1S47. 5—4t
ryVCY\ J, I.. SWfNNEV, 1
!■£$»& FACTOR A COMMISSION MERCHANT,
tsSc Savannah, Ga.
Savannah, Sept. 21. 52—9m
Teachers itattfcd.
T HE Trustees of the Fort Valley Male and Fe
male Acaifcmies, are desirous of securing compe
tent Teachers for the ensuing year. A gentleman and
lady qualified to instruct in all the branches usually
taught in the best Academies, will be paid libera] sala
ries. It would be desirable for tbe lady to be able to
instruct a class in Music. Address either of the un
dersigned at Fort Valiev, Houston counts, Gil.
JAMES A. EVERETT. President.
W. J. A.vdieso.v, Sc-c'ry Board of Trustees,
oct 26 5 -tf
To Fmuilios anil Hold Keepers.
I OGAN A ATKINSON have on bund, and are
A prepared to furnish every article in the Crockery
and Glassware Hue, required by familiar soil Hotels.
Their stock is not surpassed either in point of variety or
style by any iutlie city, anil persons in want of suv ar
ticle in thoGlass or Crockery ware line, would do well
to call and examine their stock.
Macou, Oct. 26. 5—tf
Ci'ocUcry ami Glasswnre.
T HE uudemigned have jnst received and offer for
aale a large and genera! assortment of Crockery
and Glaaawarc, of the latest and handsomest patterns
Their stock is complete nnd purchasers can rely on
fouling evety article iu this line at tbeir establishment.
LOGAN A ATKINSON.
Macou, Oct. 26. •* if
•New Store—New Gomls.
rjIHE undersigned lias taken the Store formerly oc-
J rnpied by Joseph N. Seymour, on Cherry street,
immediately adjoining flic store of Hall A Brantley,
where he intends at all times to keep a well selected
and desirable stock, suited to tbe country and city
trade, containing almost eVerv article in the Grocery
and Dry Goods line, which will be sold at the lowest
market prices for cash or country produce. He res
pectfully solicits a call from bis friends and the j-uhlic.
^ , J. T. LUMI’KlN.
oct 26 ' » f
Lauil fitr Stile.
Two Lots of Laud, No. 279, 2th Dlrtrict, 2d
J22L Section, and No. 115, 5tl> District, 2 Section-
hut., nots situated and lying in Gilmer county. COU*
ainiiig 160 acre# each. Also, one Lot in Linupk.n,
No. 522, 4tU.District and 1st Section, containing 49
acre*. Person* wishing to purchase either cf the a-
bo.-e Lots, will pleaso address the subscriber at Sa -
vannah, Ga. JOSEPH E. SILV KIRA,
nug -.4 46—3m
To Kent.
The Stores lately occupied by Mr. J ames O.
f ,: mm Hodges, corner Cherry- imd Third streets; and
t -‘ill bv Messrs. Clark A Experience on Cherry
street; aiid the Brick one occupied by Mr. Valentino,
on the same street. Also, the Hall occupied by Frank
lin Lodge, No. 2, L O. O. K. on Third street; tho
Store next Mr. T. Taylor, on Co.ton Avenue; irtid tho
Office adioiniug the Store oftlie auhicriber.- Apply to-
D. DEMPriEY.or T. C. DEMPSEY, Cotton Avenue.-
sept 26 1—tf
New Bakery.
The undersigned would respectfully inform-
| ill] bis friends and the public, that be lias opened
r'r.Mlauew BAKERY,in Washington's new Brick
building on Mulberry street, opposite fihotwell’a corn
er, where may bo found at all times, fresh Bread, Rolls,
Rusk, Pound Cake. Fruit Cake, Tea Cake, Sponge,
Cake, Sugar Cakes, Jumldcs, Sugar Biscuit, Butter
Crackers,'Ac. Pastry of all kinds raado to order. Ho
will also furnish Halls and Partic* on the shortest
nutice. J- W. ADERHOLD.
Macou, Sept. 28, 1617 1 tf - ■
A iitirjfalM in Land.
The subscriber offers for sale tliree hundred
- ij!j] Rn i twenty five acres of Land, lying thirteen
b l ‘‘jJ miles South from Macon, on the I'uyiicyilio
liuud, two miles from the loug Bridge across I-.clia*
conns—improved aud well watered. Price .3* ,450.
MATTHEW G. SUCKS,
oct 12 k—tf
P BB4.1IA** PLjpilL
family* use. For sale by
-A superior article for
J- T. LUMPKIN.
5—tf
L AN Y’.S BEST FI.OIIJ.-For sale bv •
J. T. LUMPKIN,
oct 26 -a 5—tf
G unny a Kentucky k.iooinc;.
For sale by J. T. LUMPKIN,
oct 26
5—:t f
ri i:OK6I4 ClKEh HA Alt* *
IT For sale by J. T. LUMPKIN,
oct 26 5—tf
ffl UEESU IN SJIAI.fi KOXlfi*.—For sale by
^7 J. T. LUMPKIN,
oct 26 5—tf
For Sale.
A STOVE, suitable for « Counting Room, or Office,
nearly now, and in good older, will be' soldlnw.
Apply at this Office.
Macon, Oct. 26. -f—'-f
Admiuisfrafor’s Snlc.
te-wriLL be sold agreeably to an order of tlie I ife-
T V rior Court of Paulding county, when sitting lor
ordinary' punuiiL-s, ou the first Tuesday iu 1- ebruary*
uext, before the Court House door in the Towi . of
Von Wert, the following Lot* of Land, vis: No. IOU,
-in the 16tli district: aud No. 1124, in the 19tb district,
of Paulding county. Sold ns the property ol Jouat iau
Neal, late ofBihh’eototy. deceased, for the benefit of
the heirs and creditor* of said decenaed. Ten** nt
tho sale. CHARITY NEAL, Adm i.
WRIGHT NEAL, Adm’;b
nov 3 6
Loarand Crashed Siwar si.ntl Teas,
^Fmiperior quality. For sale b.v gFYMf>UR
Nails. Trace Chatoand Axes-
7C KEG.S’ Nails, 100 pair Trace CWs. »ml 6
4 •> dozen Axes. For sale by J. bLkMOUR.
oct 5
James Seymour,
.-c-.-eived, a large and well selected stock
of Groceries, Drv Goods, t-lioes. Hardware and
Crockery, which will be sold.fur moderate profits,
oct 5 .*
Etaeou and Lard.
eflxnn LBS sides, 2500 choice Hums, 500 Iks.
Lard. I’or sale by J. SEYMOUR
oct 5 2
T. L
ROSS, P- M.
6—3t
G f.-ORf.VA, IVonston County,—Whereas,
Leary- C. Maiming an l Giles Crffe, applies to me
for Letters' of A Jmiuistratioti. u;-on the estate of .Ma
thew Grace, sear, late of said county, deceased. _
These are therefore tocitc and admonish all and sin
gular tin- kindred and creditors of the sniff deceased,
to file their objections, il' any they have, in mjoflica,
wi-.llin tl< time prescribed bylaw, otherwise letters
of adminiatzauun wiflh* granted.
Given under my hand and official signature, tins 1st
day of November
QE«n<!u,
— *— rpHE anderrigned ha* received s few
Bib* county-To the Jnthctt of i I very superior Monoii,-..hela VV1 i-d ev
Court *f*atd County, sitting n i a • ten years old. JAMES u. t.t
•y, Sorcmbcr Term. Ir 17. .Sairucl j sept 26 .
Plnntuton for Sale.
Y/'ILL be sold on Tuesday 23d November next,
if to the highest bidder, (if not previously dispos
ed of.) the Farm ou which die subscriber ndw lives,
Iviug on tlie upper TlKiinaston Bond, 8 miles Nortli
Wes: ol Moron. Said Farm consists of 202} seres of
Land. 130 of which are in cultivation afod under good
fence ; the remainder is woodland, first quality oak.
aud hickory upland.
Also, 7 head of Horses and Mules; 00 head of Cattle.
(Hunter's fiiip Milk stock;) 1 yoke of Oxen,and aliout
80 head of Hog*. . Also, a lot of Wheat, Corn. Fodder.
Peas, Potato.;*, Ac. ;one two horse Waaou and llai-
ue*s . oue Ox Cart; oue Baron,-lie. arranged lor sw
cle or double Harness ; Farm Implements; House'uold
Furniture aud Snudries. . *
Tho whole is offered on the premises, and ia a doe
opi-ortanity for ono wishing a small farm uear Macon.
Come aud buy cheap—cheap lor cash.
tt. \V. JEMISON.
oct 12 r) — <;t *
For Sal<*.
L OT of Land No. 44, in the 5th District of Honstou
county, adjoining laud* of Guan.Nisbct and other.;
distiuice from Macou aliout eighteen miles. Forterma
npply to the uuilersigned, and during my absencefronr
tlie State, John B. Lamar, of Maoou, i* my authonzed
agent to dispose of the same.
1 ANDREW .T. LAMAR,
Monroe, Walton eounty, Ga.
Journal A Messenger will copy.
sept 11 51—ti
Nacoti Fitting Saloon,
MftBKr.UY STUKKT, MACOIf.
S HEP OWEN, one door from Mr. J. H. Damour's
and nearly opposite Messrs. Sl.otwell A Gilbert'^
respectfully informs his friends aud the pr.blic general-
ly, that lie is now prepared to furnish and serve up any
delicacv the Market aflords. Oysters, Pish, Terra
pins, Wild Docks, Venison, Partridges, aud all kinds
of gome in season; also, Steaks, Cuthts, cboip. 4*e.»of
every variety. To all who wish further particulms,
the proprietor would say "come and see me.” pledging
himself to give them a'kindly welcome, and to leavo
no room for any ouc to say, tlie thing can lie bettor'
done. ' BHEP OWEN.
Oysters nnd Pish received by every evening s train.
Hotels and Families supplied at all times, on verv roa-
sounlde term*. Orders from the country-carefully at
tended to.
Macon. Oct. 19.1847. - 4—tf
the Inferior Co
Court of Ordinary, ......
B. limiter, o-lmiiii-'trH-.u* of the estoteol Hanuton
Ah-li-.i-i.il. .f.-.-.-n• f.l!!\ - 1 •'■■■ >'!, ; iiid
t-st.-itc. i«-ii'- 1 letters et .liMnissi.11 i■ •:-"r-nil.
It is tiiercf ire ordered !e. the t'- i t I'm! t ii, Bu.e
lu- p.l'-lmh- -t oui-L- ft lire-ith lor MX n. -..ths, nil . it toe
first regular tem of the court thereafter, said letter-
will be granted unless enua.- to the oantrary^heshewn.
A true extract from the minutes of s-u 1 Court, tins
1st November, l«f~ M Di Cl ARKE, c. c. o.
nev 2
Superior <)Itl Whiskey.
’reAr barrels of
warranted
ODGES. 1
1—tf
SujttM-ioi- Clifv.-imr ToBstioo.
m ltoXKr TI sup, r . xtra N- -tsc Leaf
Chewing 1 uletec , — p,-o„e ’!■- 1 liv SU
perior to anv tiling ever before offered in the way ot
C’ncwlng Tobacco. JAMES O. KODGKr-.
sept 26 l—if
New Fall aud Winter Goods.
J AM15S O- HODGES has received and opened at
bis new stand in Rogers' Brick Tenement ou Cher
ry street, near Mr. Benton's corner, a large ami desira-
b'c stock of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Groceries,
Bagging. Bone, Twine. Hats, Slices, Hardware. Crock*
cry- Saddlery. Iron, Nails, Salt, Sugar, Coffee. Tea. Ac.
Together with a eeueral sop ply of Liquors, Wines, Ac.
His stock embraces almost every variety ot rteoj;*
usually kept in a retail store. These Goods a re now-
end desirable, and will be sold et tbo Jqwest msrnct
prices. His former patron* and friends, and tbe p -.'die
generally", are respectfully iuvited to give him ac.-UL
Maeon, Sept. 28, 1847. j 1—tf
Bfisgiug, a;: ! Twine,
\ LWAYS on hand aud forsale by
_ oc,5 J. SEYMOfR.
F
Fi:*c JLcqu.): 1
J iEY.MOUrt
1000
Geese I
Fnr a ulo-bv
EYMOUR.'
i,000
NEC NO BLAN1
Oct 12
ale bv
-yOv
COMMON SENSE.