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The fcuii ot me south For 1853. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, Devoted to Agriculture, Horticulture, and the General Planting Intercuts of the South. JAMES M. CHAMBERS, Agricultural Editor. CHARLES A. PEABODY, Horticultural Editor. Published at Columbus, Georgia, on the First of every Month, at the low rate of One Dollar a year, in advance. TERMS: One copy, one year, SI 00 Six copies, one year, 5 CO 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 moH 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. 3 In the Horticultural Department, Mr. Charles A. Peabody, who has attained unrivalled excellence, has secured the co-operation of Iverson J. Van Buren, and Dr. Camak, distinguished Horticulturists of Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribute regularly to our columns. AVith 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 for 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. AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment of every thing usually kept in a DRUG STORE, and will offer inducements to purchasers that will be satisfactory 1 have Schieflelier’s extract Pow ders and Extracts, and rrrri’ L__Uiii.L l'ricHs to” {^fffr r PEAS. 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 R. A. WA RE. EXTRACT OF COFFEE. NOTHING to do but to have Boiling Water and a Teaspoonful of the Extract stirred into it, and you have as fine Coflee 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. WARE. April 23, 1852. WHITE LEAD ANI) LINSEED OIL JUST received and for sale by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. LAMP OIL. WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard Oil. Best quakty. For sale by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. LAN® RET ILS NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a lew Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. I<eb. 5, 1852. 6 ts PAPER! PAPER!! PAPER!!! JUST received from New-York, and for sale cheap, at the Agency ot Rook Island Factory, a splendid article of ENGLISH CREAM and BLUE LAID letter paper, UN RULED. Also, FRENCH EXTRA SUPERFINE blue and white letter paper, ruled and unruled. G. B. CURTIS, Agent. Columbus, Dec. 16, 1852. 51 lm TOWN RESIDENCE FOR SALK 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, with one of the best wells of water in Cos lumbus, and in an excellent neighborhood. For terms, whiclx will be reasonable,) applv to R. M. Gunby. W. 11. YOUNG. Columbus, Dec. 9, 1852. 50 9t J. W. PEASE, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Two Doors North of the Mechanics’ Bank, COLUMBUS, GA. HAS on hand, and offers for sale on the most rea sonable terms, the largest and most complete as sortment of I©DSS AMD OTM’IESOTIEYi, ever offe ed in this market. The public are respectfully INVITED TO CALL AND EXAMINE THE STOCK. Teachers and Country Merchants are particu 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 LETTER and Can Paper. A fresh supply at A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO.’S. June 18, 1852. 25 ~ BLANK BILLSOF LA KIND. - FOR sale by J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, just ar rived and tor sale at GREENWOOD &. CO.’S. _Dec. 33.1332, GEO. W, WINTER. BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, lor sale by J. W. FEASE* Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts A R VINE’S Moral and Religious Anecdotes. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18,1852. 25 ~~ SCHOOL BOOKS. ‘ THE subscriber is now receiving the largest and most complete assortment of School Books ever offered in this market, and is offering them on sueh terms as to give satisfaction to all who will give him a call. _ n , J. W. PEASE. Doe. 9, 1852. 50 ts GMgii© &RD® ©T©l^lo Broad (3-a. Brass Instruments. \ Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Clarionettes, Violincellos, Drums, Accordeons, Flutinas, Tamborines, Melodeons, Fine Italian, German and English Violin and Cello Strings, Guns and Pistols, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps and Gun Wads, Diamond grainy Gunpow der. Bagley’9 GoMnnd Commercial Pens. GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING Clothier and Merchant Tailor, (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST 1 FALL AND WINTER Styles of Fnrnishitig Goods, —ALSO— ■EnBITIBIiaESoSMIPSIf ©A©3, WAILO3I3 & M©[ES[L!L&§. > JffsWW CLOTHS, CA3SLVJERES AMD VESILNGS, of the latest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted, under (he direction of sum* . mwwm* who has just returned from New York, and will be pleased to accommodate his friends and all others that may call, with such garments as cannot fail to please. Columbus, Oct 9, 1852. t wfcw'f BEAU MONDE. Come gents, one and all, And he’ll show you with delight, Just give JonasSmeeton a call, His beautiful goods so new and bright. J. SMELT ON Returns sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Columbus for past favors, and. begs most respectfully to announce, that he has received his RiOuaiHl SPLENDID stock of —CONSISTING of— FRENCH, GERMAN AND ENGLISH CLOTHS, CAS MERES & VESTINGS, OF ALL COLORS & SHADES, Hisassortmentof C ASSOIERES AND VESTINGS are of the latest and most unique styles, wnich are too various ’ for descriptions here, but will beshown with much pleasure to those who will give him an opportunity to do so, He also keeps on hand a select assortment of Gents^ Which are manufactured under his own supervision, and warranted to be superior to garments that is generally to be had in slop shops. .T. S. being an importer of the monthly Paris Fashions, he flalters himself that ho can please the most skeptical. All fits guarantied. His facilities for buying are the best—consequently, lie will sell at VKR Y T.O n PRICES—ami with promptness in the fiulfilment of orders, and a wish to please all, he solicits his friends’ and the publie patronage. October 9, 1852. w&twtf MERCM ANT ‘T Alt. OR. ONE DOO BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’o DRUG STORE STfIBSUL ©©ILimSSo .Sl©ii33ilu —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— FMJL AM® ©@©®© P to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of lUV I otlis, figured, black and fancy colored French and English Cassiineres; black if a and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all sliadcs and colors, whichh is prepared to make up in the NEATEST and most FASHION ABLE ST YLF.S. Alon experience in cutting, in some of the most iasUiouaole cities of itie l/uion, makes him confident that his efforts to please ailthos who may favor him with aca l, will not bo in vain. He is only desirous to have a tair and impartial trial before the ■ublic md this lie asks, feeling sure that it wdl be accorded, and once accorded he fears not the result. In audition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassiineres fc Drills enumerated above, ne nas on hand and is receiving a stock o READ Y--MADE CL O THING, h lateststyles, and of superior quality. In a wofd he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet S3P“ Galland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains.,^! <’ol umbus Oct B—twtf J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of 11. Middlebrook Af Cos .) Two doors above J; Ennis & Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ga., ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS Ready Made Clothing, Clotlis, Cassiineres, Vestings, &c. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of every variety. Every article in this establishment has been purchased this Fall. The garments have been cut by the most experienced and fashionable tailors. All sizes of men and boys can be easily fitted with Ready made Clothing. Gents’ ready-made garments of every conceivable variety and style. , BOyx CLOTHING—It is impossible toenumerate the different articles of Clothing for boys and children. LADIES’ CLOAKS —Anew and elegant article —Ladies* Silk, Merino and Cotton Vests, &c. / f Hats and Caps—Of the best make and latest fashions. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. VVe are prepared to makeup Clothing at unusually low rates—and in a style not inferioi to any. Every garment war ranted to give satisfaction. Our assortment of Cloths, Cassimres, Vestings, burnishing Goods, &c.. will be found complete iu every particular; and a careful examination of all cur goods is respectlully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. B.—A deduction of five per cent, will be made for Gascon all billsnot less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf WHITTELSEY & CO. i OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in I their line. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, They keep constantly on hand an assortment ot JJ? 1 PIANO FOUTES of their make, with and J J b J j without the AColian attachment. To their large stock of ?HEKT Alrsic has n just been added, all the latest publications] 1 \ ; from the New York press, both V O GA I. AJTD IJYSTR VMEMTAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AMI JEWELRY. wnrs Repaired bv a skilful workman just arrived from JOTb New York. All work warranted. gft tYT Pianos tuned aud repaired, and all instruments repaired in the best style. Zephyr Worsted, Chenille, Floss Silk, Cutlery, Mantle Vases, Table ornaaments of Glass, Porcelain, &c. Watches and Clocks, Jewelry, Bridal Presents, Parte Monnaies, Ladies’ Work Boms Portable Writing desks S,lvor and Plated Ware, Walking Canes, Combs, Brushes, Toilette Soap and Per Turnery, Homeopathic Books and Medicines. Columbus, Ga., Oct 15. 1852.-ts FALL AND WINTER CLOT Hi Ki Ml ■ ———M— ■IIIWWiyCT JOHN S JVTI TH ‘ I —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS opl READY MADE CLOTHING EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. It lias been selected with taste and care, and every article offered is warranted ncii iFiiijs&iii) j&isid iritis lyvn’isir sinyoais. I the f if* LOWING EMBRACES A FFAV OF THE LEAPING ARTICLES NO If IN STORf ■ t French and Fnglish Black Cloth Dress COATS : I VESTS, ol various stj les ami patterns, illt ,, ltliwr s I T. u “ “ Frock kk j Silk, loth, Cass, Aiarseilles,&c. &.c. e m I u “ “ “ Sack “ I f~§? HATS and CAPS, iroin the best ana m 0 ’ s t f ag j, Grey and Mixed Sacks, Fr.cks and Pelts kt ionable Manufactories in New York. CjM Mohair, West Knd. and llemely Overcoats; I THE FURNISHING Depart met is well „ a! fßlack and Fancy Cass I ants; shirts Drawers. Collars, Gloves, liAi ‘II 1 * 1 ‘<l ] i_ {Grey, Blue and Mixed ‘ k I vats, l ies, Stocks, Hoggings, it’ K’ llw,l 'k —AlSO— ;p®j:hes gs@s □ joisiwcs., TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET BAGS, S.t 7 CJHEJ.S, l aJ.JrI ... ( ott. n aid UMBRELHAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOI IIIJ\ G STORE,” \ |o\|?A and examine my goods betore purchasing elsvwheK‘.“tat v/ 1 fit F country dealers supplied on lil era I term A Columbus, September 17—twit JOHN SMITH. ‘ SOITUII MAPFACTMES. EAGLE mmiMmwmi nmu 9 COLUMBUS, GA. THIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in complete arid successful operation. It is the object of the Company to supply the Southern demand for tlie 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. COLUM BUS FASHIONS—(Stripes,) very heavy, of a great variety of colors and patterns. MATTRESSES —Os any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly kept on hand. COMFORTERS —Os 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. [jbhW All the above goods are made of the best materials, and in the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. yHT” The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favora ble as similar goods can be procured from any marl'd in the world. The attention of buyers is solicited to them before making their selections elsewhere. Address J. RHODES BROWNE, Agent. WOOL The E. 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 ™msaas>s aim jsaa, Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court Rouse Square, a large and fflSPillflI18i?8 mUSifi SUP Blt 11 WE YVILL KEEP. CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC—SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c, —A 33L. cgpgsgi PXAMOS, with and without jEOLIAN ATTACHMENTS t >i f fi DOLCE C.AMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUK NEH, patent ot Knabe, Gacltle & Cos., and from many other Factories. ALSO, FLAGHiOLiiiTb, CE-ILOS, BUUMS, lAN JOS, ACCOIiDEONS FLTJTINOS Music Boxes, ot various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for I? VN• t, r p ’ English best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All of which we pledge sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with care LIGNOSKI, KKNER Sc CO P. S. YU Pianos so'd by ns will in order tor one year, without ciiar-e Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11, 1952. 1 ‘ VARIETY WORKS. WARB ROOM Broad st.. COLUMBUS, Ga NEXT DOOR SOUTH OF TIMES OFFICE. THE proprietor? es this establishment are endeavoring to rest the evil of buying at the North, by manufacturing evet description of building requirements—such as PANEJ.Jjoors WINDOW BJ.INDS. SASH ot all sizes, dressed F 1.0 ORJNCi PLANK, and other kinds of DUMBER ; WOODEN HA RE, of every description ; BEDSTEADS from §4 50 to SOS each And more remarkable than all, the finest CO [HAOK CHAIR in the world at $1 each. Please give us avail before purchasing elsewhere, for we are al ways in a trading humor at low prices for cash. LATHS at $1 50 per thousand. WM. BROOESBt.ro. Columhug -inly—27wtf P. & J. DeCORDOVA’S TEXAS LAND AGENCY. AUSTIN AND HOUSTON. THE subscriber would inform the heirs of those who fell with Fannin, YV ard and Travis, that the Legislature has made ample provisions tor them in gratitude for the braverv of their ancestors. Full information eun be had by addressing as above at Austin and Houston, Texas. v e refer to * as abo ' e Gov P. H. BELI>, a Ft GovJ. YV. HENDERSON, ! Hon THOS DUVAL, Sec’ry of State > Tc ' xa *< Hon J. B. PH AW, Gomntroller. i Dec 7—w3m D. P. HOLT, Georgia. INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC. ot pnpilaon ihe Piano Fort'camlK'vocal “if.f ? h “" l aajl nmhvkM atlXX’g’ >° “*“ J&SffSSS: ‘"' SiC SU ™ ’ “ * Cos. „. -<nnl ‘23. ia.-.1-<fcrwif RI’SSF.t, E.IMBIII g. marble works, East side Broad St. near the Market Ilmtse COLUMBUS, GA. a s , of fr s, °* r * “" d p o pi * fn . JOHN 11. MADDEN. a a | e ‘ Hster of Pans and Cement. a 1 ways on hand for -- Columbus, March 7. iB6O. |(> ft AUCTION. B^™i„ E to„’t h ol o?rste?es Sf '*“' h<>r F '’ br,,arr *•. • THIRTY NO 1 NEGRO FELLOWS, R.UL ROND HANOS, knowu e o!whl a ;H°v f S r le be adverfised hereafter. Terms made known °n the jay of sale. C -S’ HARRISON & CO Columbus, Dec 18—twtt&wtf A K AYER, Auct’r