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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 of every Month, at the low rate of One Dollar a year , in advance. TERM S: One copy, one year, 81 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 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. 9 In the Horticultural Department, Mr. Charles A. Peabody, who has attained unrivalled excellence, has securod 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 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. I 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. I have Schienelier’s extract Pow ders and Extracts, and every thing 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. R. A. WARE. 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 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. WARE. 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. R. A. WARE. BEST CIIEMNG TOBAC^a FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. L A \ I) s ©©©©©□ NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. teb. 5, 1852. 6 ts PAPER! PAPER!! PAPER!!! 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 lm TOWN RESIDENCE FOR SALE. 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 Co lumbus, and in an excellent neighborhood. For terms, which will be reasonable,) applv to R. M. Gunby. W. H. 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 ®©©&S AH© OTATOMIEI&Y, ever offered in this market. The public are respectfully INVITED TO CALL AND EXAMINE THE STOCK. . rsr 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 Cap Paper. A fresh supply at A. C. EIEWELLEN & CO.’S. June 18, 1852. 25 BLANK BILLS OF LADING, FOR sale by J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, just ar rived and lor sale at GREENWOOD & CO.’S. GEO. W. WINTER. Dec. 23, 1852. 52 ts. BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, lor sale by J. W. PEASE- Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts ARVINE’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 such terms as to give satisfaction to all wdio will give him a call. j. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts uw©o© mm ©t@©[i d Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. grass Instruments. % Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Clarionettes, Violinccllos, 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 grainj Gunpow der. Bagley’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga,,Oct 15, 1852.-ts GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING ftllßßtt ESTABLISHMENT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, {NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST FALL MB WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing Goods, —ALSO— ■rrmfflMSa, SMIPBIT IM 88® WAMSSS & (SlffllßlßSlLlLAS* w JjSWW CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, of the latest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted, ! under the direction of 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. tw&wtf 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. SMEETON Returns sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Columbus for past favors, and begs most respectfully to announce, that he has received his RICH and SPLENDID stock of —consisting OF — FRENCH, GERMAN AND ENGLISH CLOTHS, CAS MERES & VESTINGS, OF ALL COLORS & SHADES, His assortment of CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS are of the latest and most unique styles, wnich are too various fordescriptions here, but will be shown 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. J. S. being an importer of the monthly Paris Fashions, he flatters himself that he can please the most skeptical. All fits guarantied. His facilities for buying are the best—consequently, he will sell at VER YLO IV PRICES— and with promptness in the flulfllraent of orders, and a wish to please all, he solicits his friends’ and the publie patronage. Oetober 9, 1852. w&twtf H. V. OA.I.E'KV MERCHANT TAILOR. ONE DOO BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE ©M)A® STFIMSIL :®!i®lßSairA —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— ©/&LL Mm MOMS© (S®®®©* to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of l ©tils, figured, black and fancy colored French and English Cassimeres; black jf_ 3 an< i fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all shades and colors, whichh is prepared to makeup in the NEATEST and niost FASHIONABLE STY I.ES. * loq exnerience in cutting, in some of the most fashionable cities of the Union, makes him confident that his efforts to please all thos who may favor him with a cad, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a lair and impartial trial before the public ind this he asks, feeling sure that it w'llbe accorded, and once accorded he fears not the result. In audition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres fc Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and is receiving a stock o li Evil) Y--MJIDE CL O THIJYG, h laleststvles, and of superior quality. In a wold he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet Calland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains. cJfYJl Columbus Oct B—twtf ma mm, J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of 11. Middlebrook <Sf Cos.) Two doors above Ji Ennis & Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ga., ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS Readv M ade ClotUiiiff, Clotlis, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of J ® every variety. t._— this establishment has been purchased this Fall. The garments have been cut by the most experienced and fashienabfe 1 tailorsf All sizes of men and boys can be easily fitted with Ready made Clothing. Gents’ready-made %OVNCLOTHn’G-lUs impossible to enumerate he different articles of Clothing for boys and children. LADIES’ CLOAKS-A new and elegant article—L: dies’ Silk, Merino and Cotton Vests, 4c c. and Caps—Of the best make and latest fashions. clothing made to order. We are prepared to makeup Clothing at unusually low r Res—and in a style not inferior to any. Every garment war ranted to give satisfaction. Our assortment of Cloths, Cassii ires, Vestings, Furnishing Goods, 4cc., will be found complete in every particular; and a careful examination of all our go. is is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. B.—A deduction of five per cent, will he made forCas >,on all billsnot less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf WHITTELSEY & CO. OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in their line. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers ; NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, J They keep constantly on hand an assortment of , PIANO FOIiTES of their make, with and < U 3 i t j II without the jEolian attachment. To their large stock of Sheet Music lias IN tflJ*l DO IC a j ugt t, een added, all the latest publications 1 from the New York press, both VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY wag Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from ! New York. All work warranted. Pianos tuned and 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 Boies Portable Writing desks Silver and Plated Ware, Walking Canes, Combs,Brushes, Toilette Soap and Per” fumery, Homeopathic Books and . Medicines. FALL AND WINTER CLOTHIN 6 JOHN SMITH —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF— READY MADE CLOTHING EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. It lias been selected with taste and care, and every article offered Is warranted well made, Ala© ®IF TEIS ILATTfiSST STVILIS* thf. folia)irtA-a EMBRACE* a FEir of the leading articles mow IM STORE: -4J French and FngUah MM BLOATS: I S ” ,,n (tA u Ilia Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New York. tfßeaver, Mohair, West End, and Hemely Over Coats ; 1 TIIF. FURNISHING Departmet is well supplied with *”*’ fßlack and Fancy Cass Pants; Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cra :-ia gflrev. Blue and Mixed ,k 1 vats, Ties, Stocks, Leggings, &c., &c, —ALSO— * iveiciro Z23c^ao r Mr , *3a:M:TwEs- 9 TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET BAGS, SATCHELS , VALISES, Cotton and Silk HfpTTTj UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a CLOTHING STORE.” V** JgMTOTH and examine my goods before purchasing elsewheie.“a£a Jliii 11 H T li 1 tSP*country dealers supplied on lil eral term S x Columbus, September 17 —twtf >OHN SMITH. SOUTHERN IANEFACTITIES. COTTOM MB ®@@l FACTOR ¥, 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. MATTRESSES—Of 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. L WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD. All*tlie above goods are made of the best materials, and in the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. [ggT 3 The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favora ble as similar goods can be procured from any market 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 LAGRMGE MUSIC STORE; mmmmm mi® {bsifml. Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and pasmonabib im STORE. WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC —SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c. &c. gg3fegg PIANOS, with and without iEOLIAN ATTACHMENTS, f I DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER, patent of Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories. Mk ALSO ’ AH® flageolets, cellos, drums, banjos, accordeons, flutinos, Music Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS ; Italian, Roman English best, strings for MUSICAL ot all kinds. All of which we pledge ourselves to sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. 23P Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with care LIGNOSKI, KENER &, CO. P. S. All Pianos sold by us will be|ikept in order lor one year, without charge Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published. Nov. 11, 1852. 46 ts VARIETY WORKS. WARE- ROOM Broad st.. COLUMBUS, Ga NEXT DOOR SOUTH OF TIMES OFFICE. THE proprietors es this establishment are endeavoring to rest the evil of buying at the North, by manufacturing evet description of building requirements—such as PANELDOORS, WINDOW BLINDS, SASH ofall sizes, dressed FLOORING! PLANK, and other kinds of L UMBER ; WOODEN WARE, of every description; BEDSTEADS from 64 50 to $25 each.— And more remarkable than all, the finest CO FT AGE CHAIR in the world at $1 each. Please give us a call before purchasing elsewhere, for we are al ways in a trading humor at low prices for cash. LATHS at $l5O per thousand. WM. BROOKS Sc CO. Columbus July—27wtf P. & J. DeCORDOVA’S TEXAS LAND AGENCY. AUSTIN AND HOUSTON. THE subscriber would inform the heirs of those who fell with Fannin, Ward and Travis, that the Legislature has made ample provisions for them in gratitude for the bravery of their ancestors. Full information can be had by addressing as above at Austin and Houston, Texas. W e refer to Gov P. H. BELL, 1 Lt.GovJ.W. HENDERSON, „ Hon THOS DIJVAL, Sec’rv of State. ( lexa3, Hon J. B. SHAW, Comptroller. j Dec 7—w3m D. S. HOLT, Georgia. INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC. THE undersigned respectfully informs his former friends and pupils, and the public generally, that he has returned to this city where he proposes to establish himself in his profession as a Teaher of Music. He is now prepared to takea limited number of pupils on the Piano Forte and in Vocal Music, to whom his regular and undivided attention will be given. left at the Music Store of Whiiielsey & Cos. will ceive prompt attention. MARBLE WORKS, East side Broad St. near the Market House COLUMBUS, GA. HAVE constantly on hand all kinds of Grave Stones Monuments, Tombs and Tablets, of American, Italian and Irish Marble. Engraving and carving done on stone in the best possible manner; ana all kinds ol Gran ite Work at the shortest notice. JOHN H. MADDEN, P. S. — Plaster ofParis and Cement,alwayson hand ior sale. Columbus, March 7, 1850. lb tt * AUCTION. BETWEEN the first and fifteenth of February next, we sell in frout of our stores THIRTY NO- 1 NEGRO FELLOWS, RAIL ROAD HANDS, The precise day of sale will be advertised hereafter. Terms tm” 1 ’ known on the day of sale. C S HARRISON & i 1 Columbus, Dec 18—twtt&wtf A K AYER, Auct r.