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The Soil of the South For 1853. A MONTHLY JOURNAL* Devoted to Agriculture, Horticulture, and the General Planting Interests of the South. JAMES M. CHAMBERS, Agricultural Editor. CHARLES A, PEABODY, Horticultural Editor. Published at Columbus, Georgia, on the First oi every Month, at the low rate of One Dollar a year, in advance. TER M S: One copy, one year, $1 00 Si* copies, one year, 5 00 Twenty*Five copies, one year, 20 00 One hundred copies, one year, 75 00 All subscriptions must commence with the volume. CHARACTERISTICS. Both the Editors of this Journal are engaged in the cultivation of the soil of the South. In the Agricultural Department, our list of contribu tors embraces many of the most successful agricultu rists of the South; and each number, for 1853, will contain a contribution from one of the most distinguish ed scientific agriculturists in the United States. In tlie Horticultural Department, Mr. Charles A. Peabody, who has attained unrivalled excellence, has secured the co-operation of Iverson L. Harris, J. Van Buren, and Dr. Camak, distinguished horticulturists of Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribute regularly to our columns. With a rapidly increasing subscription list, the Pub lishers hope to be able to have the next volume beauti fully illustrated. Every Southern man who cultivates a plantation, works a farm or garden, or grows a tree or flower, will find the Soil of the South an invaluable companion. N. B.—The cash system will be rigidly adheied to, ! and in no case will the paper be sent unless the money accompanies the order. We return our thanks to our subscribers lor 1852, and hope each one of them will send us his dollar before the close of this year. The first number for the new volume will be published by | the Ist of January. LOMAX & ELLIS Dec. 1, 1852. Columbus, Ga.. Drugs, Medicines, PAINTS AND OILS. fl AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment of every thing usually kept in a DRUG STOK E, and will offer inducements to purchasers that will be satisfactory. I have Schieffelier’s extract Pow ders and Extracts, and every tiling of the best quality. Prices to suit the times. Choice TEAS, Black and Green. April 23,1852. R. A. WARE. CHOICE CIGARS. THE finest selection of HAVANA CIGARS that has ever been offered in this market, can be had at Dr. Ware’s Drug store. Those who like a good smoke, and a good Cigar, can be accommodated. April 23. 1852- U. A. WARE. EXTRACT OF COFFEE 7 NOTHING to do but to have Boiling Water and a Teaspoonful of the Extract stirred into it, and you have as fine Coffee as can be made. For sale by R. A. WARE. _April 23, 1852. FISHING TACKLING. LINES, Hooks, Rods, Flats and Thongs. For sale by R. A. YVARE. April 23, 1852. _____ WHITE LEAD AND LINSEED OIL. JUST received and for sale by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. LAMP OIL. WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard Oil. Best quality. For sale by April 23, 1852. 11. A. YVARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. IT'OR by R. A. YVARE. ; April 23, 1852. L A N D RE T IPS NEW CROP . JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower 20 varie ties in each box. beb. 5, 1852. 6 ts PAPER! PAPER!I PAPIiR!!! JUST received from New-York, and for sale cheap, at the Agency of Rock Island Factory, a splendid article of ENGLISH CREAM and BLUE LAID letter paper, UNRULED. Also, FRENCH EXTRA SUPERFINE blue and white letter paper, ruled and unruled. G. B. CURTIS, Agent. Columbus, Dec. 16, 1852. 51 j TOWN RESIDENCE FOR SAIE. THE subscriber wishing to remove into the country, offers his house and lot for sale. The premises Consist of two full lots running through from street to street. It is high and pleasantly located ; the improve ments new 1 , with one of the best wells of water in Co lumbus, and in an excellent neighborhood. For terms, which will be reasonable,) applv'to R: M: Gunby. ’ W. 11. YOUNG. Columbus, Dee. 9, 1852. 50 9t J. AY. I'EAS E, | BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, ! Two Doors North of the Mechanics’ Bank, j COLUMBUS, GA. HAS on hand, and offers for sale on the most rea- | sonable terms, the largest and most complete as sortment of 380DM AH3D ffIffATIMMmY, | ever offered in this market. The public are respectfully i INVITED TO CALL AND EXAMINE THE | STOCK. C3P* Teachers and Countr> T Merchants arc paiticu- 1 larly invited to examine our large and well selected stock ; of SCHOOL AND CLASSICAL BOOKS, embracing all the varieties used in this section of coun try, from whom orders are solicited, and a liberal dis count made. August 27, 1852. 35—ly TETTER and Cap Paper. j A fresh supply at A. C. FLGYVELLEN & CO.’S. June 18, 1852, 25_ BLANK BILLS OF LADING, I7OR sale by J. YV. PEASE. ? Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, just ar rived and for sale at GREENYY’OOD &, CO.’S. GEO. YV. YVINTER. _ Doc. 23,1852. 52 ts. BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, QF the best quality, for sale by j w pEASE . Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts ARYHNE’S Moral and Religious Anecdotes. For sale bv A. C. FLEYVELLEN & CO. June 18,1852. 25 SCHOOL BOOKS. THE subscriber is now receiving the largest and most ; complete assortment of School Books ever offered j in this market, and is offering them on such terms as to j give satisfaction to all who v/Hl give him a call. J. YV . PEASE. I Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. : —r-— —... -acZeDhvr Worsted, as* Instilments. “ , WHITTELSEY & CO. fL silk. Violin*, S Flutes OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in Cutlery, .* theirline. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers Mantle Yases, Clanonettes, “;j Table ornaaments Violinccllos, NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, J of Glass, Porcelain, Drums, They keep constantly oh hand an assortment of ) Btc. Accordeons, gLAJpBBj PIANO FORTES of their make, with andj( Watches and Clocks, ’ Flutinas, JJM Juf without the AEolian attachment. K Jewelry, Tamborines, ! FlirW To their large stock of Sheet Mrsic has Bridal Presents, Mclodeons, * INO C | j Uat been added, all the latest publications Parte Monnaies, Fine Italian, German from the New York press, both VOCAL Ladies’Work Boxes, and English Violin and \(\AJ)TI> IJYSTR U.MEJYTAL. Portable YVriting desks Cello Strings, Silver and Plated VY T are, | Guns and Pistol., WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. Walking Cane., Powder Flasks, ‘ Combs,Brushes, ... . , (I Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from .. . „ , Shot Pouches, MQk „ ’ , ■ J Toilette Soap and Per- B| WJ% New York. All work warranted. h r Caps and Gun YVads, g^*,. SJk jjS** Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments ( iumery, Diamond grain Gunpow- M aired . nthebeststyltt Homeopathic Books and der. „___ T _ .. Medicines. Bagiev’s Gold and Commercial Tens. Columbus, Ga., Oct 15. 1852.-ts GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING million; Tstablismest Clothier and Merchant Tailor, (NEXT BOOR TO lIJLL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST FALL AND WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing Goods. —ALSO— ■muTIBIBiaiRB. SAIBIPS'Dr ©A©3 W/&M313 -A ®SSI©IKSDL!LaB. w JgfITKM CLOTHS, CASSLVIERES AND VESTINGS, if of the latest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted, under the direction of m m. m-mwm* who has just returned from New York, and wi.l be pleased to accommodate his fiends and all others that may call, with such garments as cannot fail to please. Columbus, Oct 9, 1852. tw&w’f ~IIEAU‘~MONDE. Come gents, one and all, P. And he’ll shovv you with delight, Justgive Jonas Smeeton a call, His beautiful goods so new and bright. J. SMEETON Returns sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Columbus for past favors, and begs most respectfully to announce, that he has received his ltlCll and SPLENDID stock of —CONSISTING of — ! FRENCH, GERMAN AND ENGLISH CLOTHS, CAS MERES & VESTINGS, OF ALL COLORS & SHADES, I II is assortment of CASSI M Ell E S AND VESTINGS ar eof the latest and most unique styles, wnich are too various 1 for descriptions here, but will be shown wilh much pleasure to those who will give him an opportunity to do so, He also keeps on hand a select assortment of Gents YVhich are manufactured under Ilia own supervision, and warranted to be superior to garments that is generally to be had in slop shops. J. S. being an importer of the monthly Paris Fashions, he flatters himself that he can please the most skeptical. All (Its guarantied. IJis facilities for buying are the best —consequently, he will sell at VER Y L<> H PRICES —and with promptness in the tiultilment of orders, and a wish to please ail, he solicits his friends’ and the public patronage. Oetober 9, 1802. w&twtf M. Wl DALfiYj MERCHANT TAILOR. ONE DOOR BELOW GEBNER & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— MOKnni© ©©©©©, YA otls ~ figured, black aud fancy colored PrencH and EnglUb Casstme.ea, black Iff. and fancy Silk Velvet Vesting, of all .bade, and color., which h is prepared to makeup in the NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE .STYLES. , th „ t hisefforta to please A ion experience in cutting, in some of the most fashionable cities ot the Union, makes bm o.filei. tthat h 8 efforts to pie all thus who may favor him with aca I, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a lair and impartial trial bctorc the public md this he asks, feeling sure that it wffl be accorded, ami once accorded he tears not the result. ... stock 0 In aaditiou to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassi.ueres & Drills enumerated above, he has on baud and is receiv ill. a stock o RI LID Y--MJID E CL O THING, h latoststyles, and of superior quality, in a wofd he has everything suitabie to a gentleman’s toilet Z3T Gall:iudexamine, as he is dete r niu.ed to give cheap bar o ain^. <x^4 Polumbuß Oct B—twtf J. D. YVILLIIOK!) & CO, ( At the old stand of 11. Middlebrook <Sp Cos .) Two doors above J. Ennis & Cos., Broad street. Columbns Ga., ARE NOYV RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE SIOCK OF MRS I CLASS Ready Made Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, fcc. Gentlemen s burnishing Goods of J every varietj’. .... i m fi.iu r-iii The trarments have been cut bv the most experienced Even-article in this establishment has been purchased mis K • t. - Readv made Clothing. Gents’ready-made and fashionable tailors. Allsizesofmen and bojscanbe eaMlv mieu . ° J carments of every conceivable variety and style. , ,i„. nfi'intl'intT fAr lims nnrl children BOV’< CLOTHING —It is impossible toenumerate the different articles 0 ). V!.,''2, M LADIES’ CLOAKS—A new and elegant article —Ladies Mlk, Merino and Colton c s t.,i.e, and Caps—Of the best make and latest fashions. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. We are prepared to makeup Clothing at unusually low rates—and in a style not infertoi to any. Every irarment wsr rauted to give satisfactimi. Our assortment of Cloths, Cassimres, Vestings, t urmslm.g Goods, &c.. w ill be £ u. comp ete in every particular; and a careful examination of all cur goods is respcctiully solicited J ro ™ those who fflfj notice. N. II.—A deduction of five per cefttv wMI be made for ah biiteuoi iv?s than ten dollars*. Jas. D. Williford. DAniel Rowe; Oct 27—twtf ‘ FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING JOHN SMITH —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF READY HADE CLOTHING EVER OFFERED IN Till S MARKET. It has been selected with taste and care, and every article cfercd is warranted well ir.juic, GH&S2I2> MM -W 7EIS ILATSS'? STOLES. THE FOLLOWING EMBRACES A FEW OF ‘HIE LEAPING AR7JCI.ES NOW JN STORI; Sj) French and Fuglish Black Cloth Dress COATS: VESTS, of various styles and j altera?, iiich.diue g.,; n M “ - Frock “ Silk, Cloth, Cass, Man-Aies, Ac. &c. nT| u “ “ Sack “ /~J] HATS and CAPS, lroui the hesi and must sash fpyri •I- Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ ionable A.anulactories in New York. {fßeaver, Mohair, West End, and llemely Over Coats ; * TilK * URNISHING Depart met is veil snt'Mied Biack and lancy Lass Pan s, Shirts, Drawers. Collars, Gloves, Ilandke clncis i n’ [Grey, Blueand Mixed vats, lies,Stocks, Legging?’, &c, Ac, —ALSO— ana scz:Hi,®rEr'^E£a:^:i^ri- 9 (>•■l,, TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET BAG S, S.t'JCHFJS, 1 j~, J. /> /. . (cmmi aid Si I j . . j UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOiHUVG STORE.” M m and examine my goods before purchasing elsew jQr i lT I f country dealers suj plitd on lil tralteim f \ Col umbus, September 17—twif JOHN SMITE. SOIITHEM fiAIFFACTMES. EACILE £OTTOH MB WOOL FACTORY, COLUMBUS, GA. THIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in complete and successful operation. It is the object of the Company to supply the Southern demand for the heavier styles of Cotton and Woolen Fabrics, so far as their capacity for production will permit. They now offer to purchasers the following schedule of their Manufac tures. This schedule will be altered from time to time, as they add to the variety. 4-4 Sheetings, very heavy and superior. 7-8 Shirtings, do. do. 7-8 Osnaburgs, do. do. Cotton Yarns, assorted numbers, neatly papered. PLANTERS’ CASSIMERE—(Jeans,) colored, Black, Brown, Green, &c. do. PLAINS, do. do. do do. PINE KNOT do., very heavy, for negro wear. COLUMBUS FASHIONS—(Stripes,) very heavy, of a great variety of colors and patterns. > MA n PRESSES —Os any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly kept on hand. COM “OUTERS —Of a superior quality, made to order. _ do. designed to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and warm, more economical than blankets. BATTING —Suitable for Quilts and Comforters. WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD. [LUW All the above goods are made of the best materials, anel in the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. t5F° The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favora ble as similar goods can bo procured from any market in the world. The attention of buyers is solicited to them before making their selections elsewhere. Address -T. RHODES BROWNE, Agent. WOOL.— The R. M. Cos. are prepared at all times to buy Wool. They will also manufacture it for Planters on shares, or at a stipulated price per yard. September 30, 1852- 40 ly LA GRANGE MUSIC STORE. nw aim ssa Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF AJUSIC— SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c. &c> PIANOS, with .and without TOLIAN ATTACHMENTS, flS’g j I DOLCE CAM PA NOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER, patent ot Knabe, (Aaciilo Cos., and from many other Factories. oft also, -FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCORDEONS, FLUTIXO6 Music Boxes, ot various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS: Italian Roman English best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All of which we pledge ourselves V> sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. £3y° Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with cai^ LIGNOSKI, KENER & CO. P. S. All Pianos sold by us will in order for one year, without charge Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11, 1852. ‘ 46 ts LAMER HOUSE, Northwest corner of the Public Spare, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. THE Subscriber has taken the well known House formerly kept by Mr. Samuel Curt right, in La- Grange, and now offers his services as a TAVERN KEEPER, and from his long experience, he hopes to receive a liberal patronage from the public. * R. LAMER. La Grange, May 21, 1352. 21 ts BLANK BOOKS. TAM now receiving a large and complete assortment of .flank Work, of the best quality of Paper and Binding, consisting in part of Ledgers, Journals, and Day Books, of various sizes and styles-. Also, Cash, Invoice, Letter, Bill Books, Records, &e. &’c. J. W, PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852 50 tl RIPLEY’S War with Mexico. Forsale by A.-C. FLEWELLEN'& CO. June 18, 1852. 25 IRVIN CL’S Complete Works—uniform edition. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. 25 ABBOITS Young Christian, and Way to do Good ror sale by t ib IQ -, A - C - FLEWELLEN & CO. June 13, 1802. g 5 a l ™: 8 *** “ d * | Ju„. 18, 185* A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. • ‘X IND ,° W . G LAS 8 . A LL sizes usually kept—French and ‘Aiiwrfiwir— XA Apnl 23. 1852- RJ A.’ WARE. OFFICE GIRARD R. R. CC~ Girard, Jan. 6, 185J.’. JEEjxlSi? SUBSCRIBERS t • the Stock W >*T. az ; a fr --ZZ^Ez: —party arwhereby liouficd !ii*j „„ j, |v ya m.ent ot oi.e-.h:rd*f .heir Mi*eriptin in ■ (.radi. e I”': ‘‘“persiructure h&Phcen called in l.y the Hoard of Directors’ ‘ ami that cash installment* in the cutYrH of Museocee, Georgia’ • and Kus*ell, Macon and Barbour, Alabama, will be due and payable at i), e TreiisurerV offlee, in’ Cotuinbu, ; *Ca.: vi*tv davt “ from the date of this ndttcc. .. / ’ 3 •’ t..) it ia\o ‘ VVALTON U. HARRIS, SecritatA. • .Tan. 11. 1P53 l hw* NOTICE. MR. WM. 11. GRACE, is the uuthorixod Collector for the >• Oiltimbus Guards and alimonies due the Company, mutt . be |uiid * him, until further orders. J ’ T ‘ NuV ‘ 4 H. ALSTON, Sect’y.,.