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GODEY’S LADY'S BOOK. Tiint “ Prince of Publishers ” ns his contributors have ] ||jt(n l him, has out done himself in his July number. The embellishments are beautiful and numerous, it is certainly en {jtleJ to the appellation la belle Magazine. Godey is deservedly re'ii,ing 11 rich harvest, and there is no publisher more worthy f for lie is as liberal to his contributors as he is to his sub scribers, among the latter of which we are proud to be num bered and should be glad to furnish the Ladies Book and “ A friend of the Family ” to any subscriber for four dollars p el * annum in advance. gy The Providence Daily Star, in reply to our remarks in our issue of May, 24th, says “The editor of the ‘Friend of the Family’ is entitled to a vC ry handsome ‘tile’ for the above burst of virtuous indigna tion which comes down upon us like an avalanche, but craving ~r pardon, ‘ Friend,’ votir vials of wrath were uncorked at the wrong place. Why, man alive, you know as little of us as donkey Danielson does of decency and common sense, and had you ever read a single number of the Star you would have seen that we are not the man you take us to be. We have never sought to make our paper spicy at the expense of any one’s feelings—we have never tried to injure any one without bitter provocation oft repeated, and whatever of baser passion jus been stirred up, has been aroused by our defending ourself against A ,c assaults of those who, in their pitiful envy, would crowd us from our share of God’s air and light, or has been rendered active by our success. ‘Friend’ know us better, and von will acknowledge that your article has lost its poetry from n want of sufficient fact to support the fiction. The article will surprise our friends, we think.” U’e see, friend Star, you were only letting off a little gas, or as it is called South, talking buncombe. We clipped the paragraph from an exchange. Here’s our Never mind the “tile.” It is not our custom to publish the notices of the press, but we cannot refrain from giving the testimonial of the “ Caddo Gazelle,'’ published at Shreveport, La., on the boarders of Texas, bow the paper got there, we at a loss to know, unless some emigrant for California dropped it on his way to the Eldo rado. A Friend of the Family is the name of a Southern family piper, devoted to “ Literature, the Arts and Sciences, Free ]\hsonry,odd Fellowship, &c. published by E. J. Purse, Savnn nali,Ga- The Friend is a well-filled and neatly printed sheet, and is an interesting and instructive fireside companion. We wish you success Brother Purse.— Hr A splendid silver trumpet was presented, on Tuesday evening last, by the Savannah Firo Company to their chief, Joseph S. Fay, Esq. Correspondence of “ A Friend of the Family.” Bear Money Bag. —When I left Savannah, I in good time took my seat in the car (it would be just as well and truer to spell it backwards —rac) whew—whiz—whew !—how the trees look to waltzing and dancing round and round, mad with frolic nt the noise of the engine I guess, whiz—whiz—whew ! trees, fences, hills, houses, bush and briar, all rushed by, till I wondered what new world was about to bo created out of these ready-mado materials that seemed Hocking somewhere s hastily as boarders at a jammed hotel when the dinner gong sounds, if a good meal at the ninety mile station liad’nt given proof that something yet stood firm, I would have fancied all creation was going to spend the 4fh of July at Savannah, and increased in speed when it found it passed. Well, as Macon began to advance to our car I overheard that the Floyd House was closed, and doubts as to getting lodgings expressed. 1 felt uneasy, but the remark of one of your Savannah mor chants recurred—“ Don’t cross a bridge till you get to it,” so 1 trusted to Providence, and after as tight a squeeze as a twice married man will have to got into Paradise, both in the omni bus and after at the Oregon House, I got safely housed in Macon. liut bless mo, I had to sleep double—-double, faith! it wasn’t double sleep though, I assure you, (although I required it, fora pain in my head had much disturbed my rest the night previous,) and I had to rise at four this morning. I dressed in regular set too of the elements—didn’t it pour! I eat a poor breakfast, and then ns myself and Air. M. (the gentle man whoso charitably came to relieve me when I had “the fits” that morning,) and another anxious watcher, through the rain the clerk came up the passage—shut down his umbrella, and then said—the omnibus failed to call and tlio cars lmd started. Hooked in M’s face and hurst out laughing and said, “ W ell we may as well laugh as cry,” there were three of us to one disappointment— certainly three men were more than a match for one mishap —wasn’t I right ? To be sure I was right !— not to cry at being lejt. So I had nuts to crack n "W whole day to be lazy in and nobody to help mo do it. 11 lank your stars it was’nt two or you’d had a new book to I,M| l * n ßtead of this my first epistle to the Savannian. I lolled awhile at the Washington Hall, where I this morning obtained quarters. 1 Ibuud that the Central Horticultural association invited folks lo m o their exhibition at Temperance Hall, whither I pro ceeded after dinner. I regretted that the “ fuss ” was over, l' lll fbad the gratification of seeing much that pleased me.— ” 1 emporance Hall here in Macon is a very commodious? >k atly decorated chamber, and with the fountain flinging its mi> tv spiay over its pure white basin, has a most charming appearance, it recalled a passage in “ Festus,” reading some so, I write from memory— f° r the young heart, like a fountain flinging Pit 111* U trcs *‘> pmc feelings upward to the skies. &-c.‘ &c. .’ KIUm eanto speak of the Hall, but the vegetable world ( j lUl d truly that was delightful—for I thank God I can (di s { tllin t> s —vegetables that would frighten the seemed so made for healthy food —why, enemy o to (hem, I couldn’t but admire cabages that would have jl * an y Dutchman’s heart dream of sour crout for a month c ‘ Ulh • Onions that would bring tears in a Wethersfield tin/., n, and such beets! one I carelessly measured was some 111 Cilcum ference, and perhaps 20 inches ; corn, among largest and best filled ears I have ever beheld, whilst not 0 particularize, the whole mass of esculents and succulents l L admirably represented. but the.jnore elegant portions of the exhibition was the rU,t and flowers. I observed some few fine varieties of peaches, some apples, and strawberries. The flowers were beautiful as if culled from Eden. I half incline to think the | la b niticent array of dahlias and roses were smuggled from liUc by someone possessing the secret of Its locality, at least they must have grown from seed of some of Eve's especial favorites. The exquisite taste with which these flowers were enwoven upon cushions of moss, betrayed the same chaste and fertile immagination, which had created a beautiful minia ture rustic temple formed of moss, that delighted every be holder—had I not heard that it was the production of a Mr. Robert Nelson, I should at once have said it was the work of some fair hand, I never would have accused a man of such a unique and beautiful idea. lam sorely tempted to particu larize the flowers, if I was not aware that dry catalogues are dull work, I would do so, such rich hues and forms, and fra grance seldom delight the eye away from the large floral es tablishments of the Atlantic cities. But, to pass out of the exhibition room, I went up to the Female College (a Methodist establishment I think,) where I was yet further delighted by the human flowers, blossoming in their fresh beauty, and shedding round the fragrance of their virtues, (bless the little girls I say.) The exercises were public, it being commence ment, I found the classes quite proficient in the exercises that constituted the afternoon portion for Tuesday, and would have been much gratified to have been able to witness those to take placo to day. ( Thursday 12tli inst.) The Rail Road from Atlanta to this place, built over ex ceedingly difficult parts, is one of the finest, smoothest, and cheapest I have ever travelled upon. It goes through a very picturesques country and crosses on several bridges, one of great length and height, another although shorter is 120 feet high, you look down on the tallest forest trees —really it tries ones nerves, it looks, being shingled, exactly as if you were riding on the roof of an immense building. Marietta, Ga. July 13, 1849. [communicated.] A MATTER OF INQUIRY. Mr. Editor —l would inquire if there is not a law in exis tence prohibiting the sale of gun powder to small children and negroes without a written order from somo responsible person, particularly on holidays ; also, if such laws cannot be enforced where injuries have been sustained by such in fringements of said laws; I make this enquiry to know what the law i6 on this subject, as I am a particular sufferer in this matter through the imprudence of some person having sold powder to my children on 4th inst., one of which is but eight years old, tlio other not quite seven, both having been blown up with the same. The eldest is very badly injured. If there bo laws why are they not enforced against such of fenders. AN OLD RESIDENT. PROBLEM. A sharper having got into a liquor cellar, drew out of a rum puncheon containing 124 gallons the full of a large keg, which he carried off, first filling up the puncheon with water, lest the theft should be detected before he had an opportunity of carry ing off more; having disposed of his first, booty, he returns and takes out of the same puncheon the full of his keg, filling it up with water as before; which he did three times, but in his fourth attempt lie is detected, and it is found that the liquor in the puncheon, after its being thus three times adulterated, or mixed with water, is 50 per cent worse than at first, that is? that there is as much water as rum in the puncheon. I desire to know how many gallons the keg held, which the sharper made use of to carry off the liquor ? TEA TOTALER. The steamship Tennessee left at 44 o’clock yesterday, with 100 cabin and 7 steerage passengers ; 444 bulos cotton, 55 bales domestics, and sundry pkgs. mdze. FACTORIES IN GEORGIA. The American Mechanic, of Athens, says: — We find in our exchanges the following list of cotton factories in this State, from which it will be seen that in this branch of manufacturing we have made a pretty good beginning. We observe that Mars Hill Factory in this county is not men tioned in the list as originally published —there are probably other omissions. In the meantime, for purpose of convenience, we append the following list of the different Cot ton Factories in the State, with the counties in which they are located; Planters’ Factory in Upsom County. Waynsman’s do do do Thomaston ffo do do Flint River do do do Columbus do Muscogee do Howard do do do Coweta do do do Carter’s do do do Winter’s do do do Augusta do Richmond do Richmond do do do Princeton do Clarke do Athens do do do Georgia do do do Mars Hill do do do Scull Shoals do Greene do Broad River do do do Beaver Dam do do do Anthony’s Shoals do do do Cedar Shoals do Newton do Newton do do do Roswell do Cobb do Nickojock do do do Rock mills do Warren do Shoals of Ogecchcc do do do Sweet Water do Campbell do Millcdgcville do Baldwin do Planters’ do Butts do Eatonton do Putnam do Troup do Troup do McDonough do Henry do Hi <r h Shoals do Morgan do Bowen’s do Carroll do Trion do Chattooga do Houston do Houston do In addition to the above the requisite amount of stock has been subscribed for one hactoiy in Macon, one in Augusta, one in Warren, one in Morgan, one in Gwinnett, and one in Monroe.— Others have no doubt, been spoken of, with which we are unacquainted, aud which may be in ope ration in the course of the present year. Should there be any errors in the foregoing list we will thank our friends to furnish us with the requisite corrections. To be descended of wealth and titles fills no man’s head with brains, or hearts with truth ; these qualities come from higher causes. ’Tis vanity then, and most condemnable pride, for a man of bulk and character to despise another of less size in the world, and of meaner alliance, for want of lhem ; because the latter may have the merit, where the former has only the effects of it in an ancestor ; and though the one be great by means of forefathers, the other is so too, but by his own. Then pray which is the bravest man of the two?— William Penn. SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COM Y OF GEORGIA. As bury Hull, Pres. & Trcas. J. U. Parsoiis, Sec’ry. Prof. C. F Ale Cay, Actuary. The above Company takes Inland, Marine and Fire Risks, and Risks on Negro Property, on the most liberal terms. It is now in most successful operation. Its condition and success will be fully explained by application to the Agents, who are prepared to take Risks. june 7 C mo WAY & KING. Agts. 11C This Company within 15 months past, has issued Poli cies on $5,000,000. Amount of Premiums received $125,000. Amount of Premiums returned, $5,000. Present means for meeting losses exceeds SIOO,OO0 —having increased during the four last months over an avevuge of $12,000 per month. Many of the most respectable merchants in the up country are the patrons of this Company. june 7 PROSPECTUS OF THE SYLVANIA REPUBLICAN. Tiif. undersigned, native Georgians, propose to publish at the village of Sylvnnia, in the county of Scriven, a weekly Newspaper, to bo called the Sylvnnia Republican. Believing the dissemination of useful information, and the promotion and encouragement of correct opinions, to constitute tlio chief duties of the public journalist, the Republican will employ in their support, its first and faithful efforts. Agriculture, the noblest occupation of man, will receive at the hands of our journal, the almost exclusive importance to which it is entitled. Though, as our name indicates, devotedly and exclusively at tached to the principles of the Democratic Party of the South, the columns of the Republican will be always open to fair and gentlemanly discussion. TERMS, Two Dollars per annum, if paid in advance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents at the end of the year. The paper will appear as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers have been secured. LEONOREAN D. DeLYON, JAMES W. DeLYON. Sylvania. July 12th, 1849. MUSIC ! AIUSIC ! ! MUSIC ! ! ! —2500 pieces Sheet Music for tlio Piano, 1000 do do do Guitar, Bur row’s Piano Primer, Hunter’s celebrated Instructions on the Piano. Also, America and Americans, by the Late Acliillo Alurat, History of Wonderful Inventions. Cholera, its Cure and Prevention, by D. C.Moreheatl, M.D. Nineveh and its Remains, a fresh supply. Received and for sale by WM. KAY, at tlio Southern Literary Depot, 72 St. Julian Street, july 10 3t EDWARD G. WILSON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, Conveyancer , Collector , Accountant , and Copyist. Office under J. Haywood’s, opposite the Pulaski House. (£/** Return day, Wednesday next. July 25th. july 19—mo. CHARLES E. TEFFT, ATTORNEY AT LAW. OFFICE, EAST WING OF THE HISTORICAL BUILDING. July 12.—4 t. U. 8. mail* New York & Savannah Line Steamships To leave WEDNESDAY, July 2 oth. The new and splendid Steamship c&ssossiEy wess aiifi*. WILL leave Savannah as above. Passage to New York $25. No berth secured until paid for. The ship and owners will not be accountable for any article sent on board, unless bills of lading are obtained for the same. Bills of lading signed by the Clerk on board. For Freight or Passage, apply to PADELFORD & FAY. The ships of this line carry a clear white light at masthead, green on starboard side and red larboard. No Freight received after 9 o’clock on the day of sailing. IW No colored persons will be allowed to go on board lor any purpose. june 13 ROBERT N. ADAMS, CABINET-MAKER AND UNDERTAKER, No. 93 Brouditon St., Savannah, Ga., o IS prepared to execute all orders in his line at the lowest prices, with dispatch. Orders from the country promptly attended to. Ready-made coffins always on hand, and made to order at short notice, june 28 3mo Fellow Citizens, T run a candidate for TAX COLLECTOR, at J- the election tube held on Saturday, the 11th August next, and respectfully solicit your suffrages. jofr 19 “ 4 F. M. STONE. kehovalT THE Subscribers have removed to the spacious store NO. 100 BRYAN STREET, thee doors below thiir former location , where can be found a complete assortment of Crockery, Glass \\ are and House Furnishing Goods at low prices. COLLINS TULKLEY. june 28 (it To the Public. THE Subscriber, having entered extensively into the making of BRICK of a superior quality to any manufactured in this city, is prepared to till orders at the short est notice, and as low as any establishment of the kind in or near Savannah. WM. 11. LLOYD. June 21 M. A. Cohen. (Late of the firm of S. Solomons Cos.) COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANT. SAVANNAH, GA. Agent for steam packets H. L. Cook and lvunhoe. may 10 MARSH & WEBSTER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, 175 Bav-Street —Un-Stairs. *j l SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Mulford Marsh. Andrew M. Webster. $lO Reward. WILL be paid by the subscriber for the nppre- VV hension and delivery to him of his negro girl slavo named BETSEY, aged about 11 years, light complexion, and about 4 feet sor (J inches in height An additional reward of $lO will be paid for proof to conviction of her being harbored by any person. J. 11. STROUS. June 21 A CARD. THE undersigned having re-opened, with an entire New Stock of DRUGS, CHEMICALS and FANCY ARTICLES, at No. 139 (South side) Bruughton street, (formerly Walker's Marble Yard,) is now ready to furnish any thing in his line, at the shortest notice. SODA WATER, made in liis own peculiar way, sent to any part of the city, and always to be hud ut the store, in the highest state of perfection. Prescriptions put up with care and despatch. The subscriber having served the public long and faithfully, respectfully solicits a share of their patronage, apr 26 THOS. RYERSON. Summer Retreat on the Salts. AT MONTGOMERY,\ TWELVE miles from savannah. ABONAUD respectfully informs his friends , and the public generally, that from the 21st inst., he will be prepared to accommodate guests, to whom ho promises good attendance on accommodating terms, having good and intelligent servants. . Persons may be accommodated for board per week, month or day, at the following rates, viz: Board and Lodging, per week, $o 00 Do. do. per day 1 50 Horses well fed and attended to for 50 cents per day. N. B. During the season there is an abundance of Fruit on the place; and the table will also be provided with all kinds of fish that the river will afford. apr 26 Situation Wan toil. BY A YOUNG MAN, as Clerk or Book keeper, good references can bo given to any person needing his services. Apply at this office. may 31 Lamp Oil. JUST Received per ship Hartford, a lot. of su perior Sperm Oil, which is warranted pure. For sal® very cheap at store, 111 Bay street. a ,,l 12 GEO. H. BROCK. HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING” GLAZING, &C. THE subscriber having taken the store No. 121, Brough ton street, has re-commenced in the above business, and will be happy to receive orders for work. He will also keep or salo all kinds of mixed paints, window glass, putty, oil, turpentine, &c. March 22,’49. 3m. JOHN OLIVER. To the Planters and Farmers of South Carolina, Georgia, i! lab am a, Tenn essee and Florida. T AM THE AUTHORIZED AGENT for the X sale and purchase of the CAM ELINA SATIVA or GOLD OF PLEASURE SEED, a native of Siberia. I am now ready to till all orders for the seed, and being au thorized by the Company to purchase the same, I will pay the highest market price for all that may he shipped to me in Savannah. WM. HUMPHREYS, Jr., may 31 Agent for the Company of New York. - =s=a BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, Os all kiudi, executed at thi* Office, with ncainrM auA despatch. HAVING lately put our Office in complete order and made large additions to it, we have now the most ex tensive Job Printing Office in the City and are prepared to execute all kinds of PLAIN AND FANCY PRINT. IN G* with neatness and despatch, and on the most accomodating terms. Office 102 Bryan-street, entrance on Bay Lane. Savannah, March 22d, 1849. EDWARD J. PURSE. A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY A WEEKLY SOUTHERN NEWSPAPER, PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. BY EDWARD J. PURSE. TERMS : —T WO DOLLARS A YEAR. Three Copies for one year, or one copy three years, $5 00 Seven Copies, - - - ~ “ * 10 0) Twelve Copies, - - “ ~ “ - 15 00 *** Advertisements to a limited extent, will be inserted at the rate of 50 cents for a square of nine lines or less, for the first insertion, and 30 cents for each subsequent insertion. Business cards inserted for a year at Five Dollars. tTSr A liberal discount will be made to Post Masters who will do us the favor to act as Agents. Postmasters are authorized to remit money to Publishers and all money mailed in presence of the Postmaster, and duly forwarded by him, is at our risk. Z3T All communications to be addressed (post-paid) to E. J. PURSE, Savannah, Ga.