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’ MACON, GRIFFIN, ATLANTA AND MARIETTA.
“VI .con Ims done a fine business the present season, and the
irks of prosperity are displayed in the erection of a number
t [ipiiutiful residences on the surrounding hills, and in the
r action of another large and commodious hotel on Mulbury
which we were informed would be finished and opened
the spring, by Messrs. Lanier & Son, to whose reputation
encomium from u* would add. Macon is much better pro
, j w ith hotel accommodations than Savannah, in addition to
now ono she has three others, two of which are very
I( re and kept in excellent order. Tho accommodations at
. JTJoyd (we speak from our own knowledge) are not to be
soiled in the Southern Atlantic States. Another evidence
, |jcr prosperity is tlie formation of a company for the pur
,:t>of manufacturing cotton ;we hope to see the time when
. , mHind of the power loom and spindle may be heard in our
.„ city and every other in the State.
Qrijfin is a thrifty little town that has sprung up with the
Pail Road enterprise of our State. Twelve years ago she
tvis not thought of, and now she rivals many older ones in
fruit? and population. She has two excellent hotels the
(j f f rrid is the favorite, wo were informed, and therefore
Ir ,4ed its qualities, and found that greatest of all luxuries to
the traveller, clean and comfortable beds, together with good
jltlanla is destined to be n city of importance in a few years.
}[er existence, like that cf Griffin, is attributable to Rail
}, a j enterprise, she is now the depot for three, and soon
. -iotlier will be added to that number, the “ West. Point Road.”
Come may suppose that the trade will pass by her doors for
{he seaboard, perhaps much of it will, but a portion, and that,
no mean portion either, will stop there. Being easy of access
she will gather her trade from a larger surface of country than
either Macon or Augusta, and will rival both in time. They
are not deficient in good hotels, having too large and commodi
ous houses, and they are constantly filled with travellers pass
im front one road to another. We asked the proprietor of
the “ Atlanta,” (who by the by is a perfect John Blunt, but
n clever fellow,) if he was not able to accommodate the travel
now, what would he do when tho summer came on? 4 ‘ Oh,”
said lie, “ I will build another story on my house before that
t nes arrives.” There is a beautiful spring on tho suburbs,
filled “ Rock Spring,” which for a small outlay might be
made attractive to persons traveling for pleasure. We visited
the tannery and shoe factory of Mr. J. T. Humphreys (for
merly of our city) it is eligibly located within a half mile of
the place. He informed me that he could not manufacture
fijt enough to meet the demand, and assumed me there was
rwii for fifty such establishments in our State. Are there
i gentlemen of capital in Savannah who are willing to em-
Iwrk in this business ? The hides can be had we think
cheaper here than in the interior, labor is as cheap and the
furJican be procured as readily and for about the same price.
It is time our shoes should be madeat home, particularly the
coarse article, for we can manufacture them for less than the
X irth can, and when that is the case it becomes a matter of
fcnomy as well as duty, to do it ourselves.
Marietta is one of the most delightful spotj fur a summer
residence in upper Georgia, with fine society, high and mouri
tainous in location, aceessiblo by Rail Road, sweet and pure
water, is destined to be u place ofgre.it resort hy planters and
merchants of the seaboard during the sultry months of June,
duly, and August. Rail Ro ids will produce another good ef
fectbesides building up towns and villages, that of stopping
the drain of southern wealth to support the northern hotel
keepers, Ac. The climate of this region is equal in salubrity
to that of the most favored spot3 of the North, and the ex
penses of living are much less. To those engaged in mercan
tile pursuits another inducement presents itself, that of ex
tending their circle of acquaintance. The-place is also well
supplied with hotels, one of which, the Howard House, is
kept by a gentleman formerly of Savannah, Mr. Fletcher,
‘vlioassurred ine ho would have a plentiful supply of milk,
fresh eggs, an ] corn bread, (which 1 tol l him was the chief
articles city folks wanted w’.i en they visited the country,)
andali other good things next summer for his friends and cus
tamers.
OUR RAIL ROADS.
Wh recently ffcissed over the Central, Macon 5c Western,
nd a part of the Western and Atlantic Rail Roads, the two
former are admirably managed, the passenger cars are clean
rr d comfortable, and the Conductors polite and attentive to
their duties. That portion of the Central Road where the
n ew Iron has recently been laid down reflects much credit
u Pon the engineer for the accuracy of Ills lines, and the snb-
mtial manner in which the work has boen done. But we
are sorry to say that the passenger cars upon the State Road,
‘tie “Western and Atlantic,” are very inferior, and from their
appearance we would snppose that water was a scarce article
H 1 that region, and tobacco very cheap. Whilst at Marietta
observed two freight trains pass down the road, one im
mediately in rear of the other, the first had four burthen cats
H ’ached to the engine, the other three. The thought struck
ta:i t it the State ever expected to realize profit out of their
| l ' f 'stment, their engines would have to draw heavier bur
, were told at Atlanta, that the trains did not run
1 L S‘i to Chattanooga, but that an engine had been
ta,rie d round Tunnel Ilill to the Chattanooga side, and
Lie passengers were backed down to that place, there
no turning table on which to reverse the engine,
a short time since they backed it ofl the truck
and ama ged it so much that another had to bo carried
” “ l,n I hill, at an expense of about a thousand dollars, to
• 0 place. Tj le trac fc j s in fair order, but we think there
’ r “ re bridges and longer ones than there is any necessity
r,,in * Wo Were glad to see a change in that respect in the
’ ruction of the new one over the Chattahoochee, which
’ iu e some 5 or 600 feet shorter than the old.
th v n Wore informed of one feature in the management of
rt-n i d w h" ,c h if the State has not the means to effect a
j would it not be advisable for her to dispose of it
no i itel y to a company of individuals. The State has
i W cars or work-shops of her own, but employs
°[ s he “ Georgia Rail Road” instead, and from the num
tjje J , ‘ ac k offs (for by the last Marietta Helicon we perceive
ir j ldv ®had another,) she is doubtless a large customer, and
Pjv * DeVi tably soon become a large debtor, and a demand for
Bef] ,^ n t ensue, in which event it may become necessary to
fho s \ a d in order to relieve the State of this claim —and
pQr’V lv,n S a bonus in hand tliey could easily become the pur
’ !ia sers and make it part and parcel of their own Road.
(communicated.]
Mr. Purse. —Having heard much of the peculiar mode of
tho Mariner’s preacher of tills city, in addressing his audience,
and being envious to witness the same, I attended divine ser
vice at the Penfield Mariner's church on Sabbath evening last.
1 found a numerous assemblage of seamen cleanly dressed,
and apparently very much interested in the services. The
Reverend Preacher was addressing them from a text in the
book ot Genesis, descriptive of the flood. His manner was
fervent and impressive, and tho most profound attention was
manifested by the audience. Tho ingress of tho various ani
mals and tno final closure of the ark was graphic and grand.—
1 be speculations of the unbelieving witnesses of this momen
tous transaction, were delineated in a striking and masterly
manner. Here, of course, the preacher had, in a measure, to
draw upon his imagination, aided by the scriptural account in
the chapter containing his text; but if in aught imaginative, it
was in such happy accordance with so much of the account
as the inspired historian has handed down to us, that it ap
peared to the hearers as a part and parcel of the scripture re
cital. W hen the lust *ricnl part of the transaction was closed,
and the sacred edifice shut up by tho hand of God himself,
then commenced a glowing, an 1 a fearful showing up of the
awful phenomena attending the deluge itself- —the gradual
coining on of the awful storm that overwhelmed the antidelu
vian world in one universal scene of rain—the cries for mercy
when too lato—the fruitless attempts of some to gain access to
the ark, when access was forever barred—tho shrieks of de
spair— the last groans of a drowning world, were described
with a fervor and sublimity that I have never heard equalled.
To apply and to spiritualize the subject to his hearers, the
Preacher went on to describe the building of the second ark,
(Jesus Christ) into which the long line of Prophets, Patriarchs’
and Preachers have ever since been pleading and entreating
the. succeeding world to take refuge. He invoked Ins hearers
with great pathos and simplicity of speech, to avoid the fatal
error of tho old world’s unbelief; and in a style peculiarly
adapted to the seaman’s ear, and in language that none but a
seaman could use to seamen, ho exhorted them to come on
board of the ark at once , for the cloud was already rising, and
the thunder already rolling, that very soon the door would be
closed upon all without by the same'hand that shut in the great
preacher of righteousness an 1 his family. On tho whole, tho
effect was grand and impressive. The weather beaten Tars
sat bending before the solemn nppeal. Their serious and at
tentive countenances were fixed upon the animated speaker
and the hardy sailor that all his life long had breasted the
storm of the natural elements with unflinching firmness, now
quailed in view of tlie nppaling alternative, of a birth in the
ark, ortho breakers of eternal destruction ! Methought as I
regarded the determined countenances ot many of them, T
could see decision ; their minds were made up ; they would
ship at once and secure a birth of happiness forever ! They
would get their advance entire, unabated by tho sherking
landlord ; their outfit would be complete and nothing to pay
for it; their kit would be made up by a gracious hand, “ with
out money and without price,” for so their veteran friend had
told them over and over again, and they behoved ho told them
the truth. Onboard of this ship, it is true, they might en
counter the storms of worldly trouble, they might be called
on to take in sail in the adverso gales of this life, butt ono
thing was guaranteed to them by the preacher, the anchor
would never come home, and a 100 shore would lose all its
terrors. In short, 1 thought I cowl 1 perceive a deep and sol
emn impression upon the faces of all present, landsmen as
well as seamen —female as well ns male—for there were some
of all these present. The house was as nearly full as it could
bo with comfort to the sitters, and in truth 1 never saw a more
attentive audience. Such a preacher in a port like Savannah,
is a valuable acquisition, and I trust his services are suitably re
quited by the community, for I learn that his salary is made lip
by voluntary contributions. A better adapted, a more eloquent,
and a more strictly orthodox sermon 1 never listened to. May
God impress its truths upon the hearts of all who listened to it.
PIULO-CLERICUS.
Vulgar People. —“ These are not vulgar peo
ple,” says Dante, “ merely because they live in
small cottages, lowly places; but those are vul
gar who, by their thoughts and deeds, strive so
shutout any view of beauty. There are vulgar
rich men, as well as vulgar poor men. Being
poor is not of itself a disqualification for being a
gentleman. To he a gentleman is to-be elevated
above others in sentiment, rather than situation.—
And the poor man with an enlarged and pure
mind, may be happier too than his rich neighbor
without this elevation. Let the former only look
at nature with an enlightened mind “a mind which
can see and adore the Creator in his works, can
consider them as demonstrations of Lis power,
his wisdom, his goodness and his truth—this man
is greatar as well as happier in his poverty than
the other in his riches. The one is but little higher
than the beast; the other but little lower than an
angel.”
Consolation. —A friend, lately married, but fairly
out of the sweet month, came to Mr. Snooks
with a sorrowful countenance, and said, “Snooks
I’m the most unfortunate wretch living. The fact
is, 1 have married a fool.” “Ah,” exclaimed
Snooks, with a look of commiseration, “but nev
er mind it my dear fellow, that calamity does not
excite my compassion so much as a previous one
of 3 T ours.” “Why, what was that?” “That
you were born one.” Snooks then quietly took up
the last number of Copperfield, which lie had laid
down, and his married friend seemed as it anew
thought bad struck him.—Boston Chronotypc.
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The Ant Nuisance. —It is not perhaps generally
known that in the West Indies, when these little
tormenters pay their unwelcome visits to the
houses there, a small ring of chalk will be an ef
fectual bar to their entrance; even making a
strong chalk line on the floor will stop their pro
gress. The reason no doubt being that the very
great quantity of acid contained in the ant is ea
sily acted upon by the chalk, as either to cause
their death or a precipitate retreat. The house
wives, therefore, who are now daily complaining
of the inroad of these little depredators upon
their choicest delicacies, can putati effectual stop
per thereto, either in the way above mentioned,
or by sprinkling around the spot on which their
dishes are placed, some carbonate of soda, com
mon soda, or any other ant-acid.
Colors. —The Naples yellow and the Tyrian pur
ple of the ancients have eluded Sir Humphrey
Davy’s attempts at analysis. With the Tyrian
purple were painted mauvof ihe still fresh look
ing houses ol Pompeii. The colors of Titian and
Raphael are as vivid as ever, while those of Sir
Joshua Reynolds are dead and chalky. But if we
marvel at. those artists, what shall we say of the
paintings in the Egyptian tombs, which are still
bright aitfl fresh, although over two thousand vears
old! .
Rousseau tells us that to write a good love letter,
you ought to begin without knowing what you
mean to say, and to finish without knowing what
yon have said.
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In Newark N. J.. on The 28tli lilt., Gy the Rev. J. Steam, F.
A. Bulkleyof this city, to Miss Hannah Francis Lamb, of the*
Winer place.
OHLiCTHORRE EIRE COMPANY NO. 1.
THIRD ANNIVERSARY BALL, FEBRUARY 12, 18*50.
COMMITTEE :
JAMES OLIVER, j M. Y. HENDERSON,
L. W WALL, | WM. SHEARER,
CHAS. TRECHULETT, j 13. O. THEUS.
fib 9
“"seamen fair.
SEVERAL LADIES of this city ftiendly to the cause of Sea
men, intend holding a Fair at the Long room of the Ex
change on Wednesday, the 6th of March—commencing at Jl o’-
clock, A. M. The avails of this Fair is to be devoted to the
support of the Gospel in the Marineis’ Church of this City. -
Friends of the cause are respectfully invited to aid by their presence
and bv donations sent in on the opening of the Fair.
feb* 0
SAVANNAII GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Board of Directors of said
Company have called for an instalment of ten per cent, on
subscriptions to the Capital Stock. Said instalment to be paid at
the office of the President and Treasurer on or before the first day
oi March next, (1850.)
feb 9 ROBERT II GRIFFIN, President.
TULIN Kit'S COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
OF CONYZA AND STILLINGIA.
This Preparation is a highly Concentrated Extract, containing
all the Active Medicinal Properties of Ihe Conyza, (commonly
known as Black Root,) and the Stillingia, or Queen's Delight.
Those riants have long since been used among our Southern
Negroes and in empyrical practice, with the happiest results, in
cases of Chroaic Rheumatism, Ulcers of long standing, and Sec
ondary Syphilis. It is much superior to any preparations of Sarsa
parilla as an alterative, being more active and prompt in its opera
tion on the system. These facts have induced the subscribers to
present to the attention of Physicians a preparation prepared ac
cording to strict Chemical and Parrnaceuticul science, devoid of
all the feculent and inert parts of the root, not doubting that it will
supercede the unscientific and crude preparations hitherto used.
Pi ice—#l per bottle, or six bottles for $5
Prepared and sold by TURNER & ODEN,
feb 9 Monument Square, Savannah, Ga.
CITY NOTICES.
PROPOSALS.
Bull ling an Addition to the Guard House, of best hard
burnt Brick, will he received by the undersigned until 10
ojffock A. M., lffth February next. Plans, specifications, &c ,
are at the Clerk of Council s Office for inspection,
jan 20 JOHN F. POSEY, c. p. u. c.
CITY TREASURER S OFFICE. )
SAVANNAH, JAN. 12, 1853. )
THE City Treasurer is now ready to receive the returns of
property liable to city tax for the present year. The books
will be kept open until the lffth Feb., alter which time, those
tailing to make returns, will be subject to double tax.
JOSEPH FELT.
jan I*2 City Treasurer.
NOTICE.
4T the next Regular Meeting of Courted on the 14th inst.
Council will elect two Weighers of Hay. Amount of Bond
SSOO. Compensation fees S3OO. Applicants will name theii
Securities and hand in their applications to me on or before JO
o’clock, A. M. of that day. EDWARD G. WILSON,
fob 2 Clerk of Council.
mtOUGITFTO JAIL.
ON the 31st ulr.. a Yellow Boy named William, who resides
some four miles from Augusta, Ga , he is about twenty years
old, and six feet one inch in height, he say* that he was originally
from Cokesbury, South Carolina.
feb |) ISAAC DfLYON, Jailor, C. C.
NOTICE.
BROUGHT TO JAIL on the 22nl inst. a Negro Man named
Charles, five feet two inches in height, about 18 years of age,
says he belongs to Dr. Henry Fuller, of Beaufort District, S. C.,
run awav since Octobei last.
feb 2 ISAAC Df.LYON, J. C. C,
NOTICE.
BROUGHT TO JAIL on the 27th inst., a Negro Man named
Polidou, five feet five inches and a half in bight, about 25
years of agv, says he belongs to James Perry of Beaufort District,
S. C,, run away since July last.
feb 2 - ISAAC DkLYON, J. C. C.
NOTICE.
BROUGHT TO J AIL on the 27th inst., a Negro man named
Timber, five feet and a bull inch in height, about 45 years
of age, says he belongs to James Gregory of Cumbee River, S. C .
run away since August last.
feb 2 ISAAC DeLYON, J. C. C.
NOTICE.
BOUGHT TO JAIL on the 22nd inst., a Negro Man named
y Isaac, five feet five inches in height, about 2d years of age,
says he belongs to Dr. Heniy Fuller, of Beaufort District, S. C-.
run away since October last.
feb 2 ISAAC Df.LYON. J. C. C.
“notice:
BROUGHT TO JAIL on the 27th inst. a Negro man named
Lunnon, five feet six inches in height, about 18 years of age,
says he belongs to Dr. Henry Fuller of Beaufort District, S. C ,
runaway since Octobei last.
feb 2 ISAAC DkLYON, J. C*. C.
LAW NOTICE.
FMIJiE UNDERSIGNED, having been admitted to practice in
-L the various Courts of Law and Equity in this State, will at
tend to*all professional business committed to him.
S. Y. LEVY, Olfice No. 180 Bay-street,
fcb 9 6mos
SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COM Y OF GEORGIA.
Asbury Hull, Pres. & Tie us. J. U. Parsous, Sec’ry.
Trot. C. F Me 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 uud success
will be fully explained by application to the Agents, who are
prepared to take Risks.
juno 7 C mo WAY 6c KING. Agts.
NEW AND CHEAP STORE, JUST OPENED*
No* 72 St. J ulian-st., Savannah, Ga.
DEALER in spirit Gas or Burning Fluid, Camphcne, Lamp
Oil, Paints and LinstiOils, Putty, French and Ameiican
Window Glass, House painting and Glazing.
Also, A good assortment ol Lamps on hand.
feb 2 l WILLIAM CURTIS
WM. HALL & SON’sTIaNOsT
JUST received, a Centre Piano of the most elegant style of finish,
combined with all the requisites of a first rate instrument.
Amateurs are invited to call and view it. at
F. ZOG.iIAUM Si, CO.’S Harmonic Institute,
feb 2 Corner St. Julian-st and Market-square.
MELODEONS.
r’jflHE Subscribers would respoctfvlly invite the attention of tlie
JL musical public, to these beautitul instruments; offering at
once an elegant, portable anil economical substitute for the Organ ;
just received at the Harmonic Institute.
F. ZOGBAUM & CO.,
feb 2 Corner St. Julian-st.and Market-square.
CROCKERY.
rrU-IE Subscribers have received per ship Avon from Liverpool,
JL a further supply of White Granite and Toilet Ware, of their
own importation. Among the latter are several beautiful patterns.
Those in want would do well to call, as their prices are as low us
ca n be afforded. COLLINS BULKLEY,
feb 2 100 Bryan-st.
NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBER oilers his services as Architect, Draughts
man and Surveyor.
He will give plans for 1 minings, Public and Private, with pe
cificafions in detail, also of quantity, quality and cost of materials
And he will superintend the construction of them for a commission
of G per cent upon the cost —or lor a compensation by the day, giv
ing a statement from day to day of work done in Carpentry and
Masonry.
As Draughtsman he will copy old Surveys of Land, upon either
reduced or enlarged scale, and make new Surveys and Plats of the
manner in which lands have been clearer) and divided into fields—
accompanying thesatne with levels for draining, and when wanted,
with lines of embankment for water reserves, for flooding or irri
gation. In all instances giving a computation of the quantity of
water which may be held in such reserves.
As Surveyor, he will make Surveys or re-surveys of land from
original Plots and Grants, or from the descriptions of the same
where a certain point of departure can be found.
The Subscriber can at all times be found at his office in the Ex
change. James w. Delyon.
jan 20 County and City Surveyor.
i lARMONIC hNSTITUTK.
Corner of St. Julian Street and Market Square, Savannah.
THE subscribers respectfully announce that they have opened a
complete MUSICAL ESTABLISHMENT as above, and
hope that in so doing they will meet the wishes and wants ot the mu
sical public. From its intimate connection with the Harmonic In
stitute of Charleston, S. C., the same resources ar.d facilities will bo
equally enjoyed.
!F IdSO WQ Sf IS |
By J. B. Dunham, Adam Stodart, Wm. llall Son, J. Pirsson
and others.
MILITARY INSTRUMENTS,
Os every description, including the latest improved Sax-Horns;
Complete Bands furnished at New York prices.
VIOLINS BY THE DOZEN, or SINGLY,
Country Merchants ara invited to inspect the qualities and prices.
ALSO, Violoncellos, Double Basses, Flutes, Guitars, French
and German Accordeons, Flutinas, Harmonicas,-'Violin Bows,
Bridges, Screws, Rosin, llaii for Bows, Mutes, Capo d’Astrat,
Music Desks, Tuning Hammers and Forks, and in fine every article
pertaining to the line.
All of the above being directly imported by F. Zogbaum, at
Charleston,are offered at Wholesale or Retail, at New York prices.
Merchants and others who have been purchasing at the North, are
invited to test this assertion by a visit. Instruction books for all in
struments, Sheet Music, etc., including all the new standard publi
cations. The best of Strings for all instruments.
F. ZOGBAUM, & CO.
F. Zogbaum, )
G. B. Mitchell, j Dec 15
Wm. T. 1 AStEH, 6c Cos.,
GENE It L GROCERY DEALERS,
UNION F E RR Y W HARE,
SAVAIIAK, 04.
Dec 13 lit
The LafajcUe
BURR MILL STONE
illaEMiiaciuristg Company,
Ballon s Building, River Street , foot of Whitaker
SAVANNAH, GA.,
WILL keep on hand and for sale BURR STONES, from fifteen
inches to seven feet; and we judge it sufficient recommen
dation to say Ons. Thousand setts of these Stones have been sold
in the States of Georgia, Alabama, North and South Carolina aim
Virginia—giving the most perfect satisfaction in both Corn
Wheat. aug 30