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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, $1 00
Six 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, fl
In the 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 dn 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
subscribeis 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.
n I AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment
of every thing usually kept in a DRUG STOKE,
}& and will offer inducements to purchasers that will
be satisfactory. I have Schieffelier’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. 1853. 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.
L AMP OIIT
WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard
Oil. Best quality. For sale by
April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE.
BEST CHEWING TOBACCO.
I TOR sale by R. A. WARE.
1 April 23, 1852.
LANDRETHS
NEW CROP.
JUST received and for sale by
R. A. WARE.
ALSO, a lew Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie
ties in each box.
*eb. 5, 1852. 6 ts
PAPER! PAPER H PAPER lT!
JUST received from New-York, and for sale cheap,
at the Agency ot 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 j>ew, with one of the best wells of water in Co
lumb&s 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,
GA.
HAS on hand, and offers for sale on the most rea
sonable tenns, the largest and most complete as
sortment of
ever offered in this market. The public are respectfully
INVITED TO CALL AND EXAMINE THE
STOCK.
£3p° Teachers and Country'Merchants are paiticu
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. flEwellen & 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 for sale at GREENWOOD &'CO.’S.
GEO. W. WINTER.
Dec. 23,1852. 52 ts.
BLINK 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 Bo( ks ever offered
and is offering them on such terms as to
jpvea|ai|#honto all who will give him a call.
_ J. W. PEASE.
Deo. 9|YB. 50 ts
wmwmmmmn %
Broad Street, Columbus, Ota,
Brass Instruments. fg - r~-rZephyr Worsted,
G "“ ar ,”’ WHITTELSEY & CO. I Ch^ ilki
Violins, 5
Flutes, OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods In v j Cutlery,
Cjarionettes, theirliue. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers 7] Mantle Vases,
Violincellos, | NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICICERING, of T Ghms”pTccL
Drums, They keep constantly on hand an assortmentof &c.
Accordeons, FORTES of their make, with and’ Watches and CIOI !<r,
Flutinas, MU u lif j 1/without the A2olian attachment. j( Jewelry,
Tamborines, flu till MUQ 1 p"il To their large stock of Sheet Music Bridal Err gents.
Melodeons, ; | just been added, all the latest Parte Mornaies,
Fine Italian, German.. from the New York press, both VOCAL'\j\ Ladi es’ Wo 1 k Bcies J
and English Violin and AND INSTRUMENTAL. j(i Portable Writing desks
Cello Strings, jV Silver and Plated Waie,
Guns and Pistols, j WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. M Walking Canes,
Powder Flasks, Combs, Brushes,
. D , Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from _
Shot Pouches, - rv 1 ah . . . < Toilette Soap and Per
, 7r New York. All work warranted. K
aps an un as, O’ s"’ 5 "’ Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments Jurnery,
Diamond grain Guripow f 1 j repaired, in the best style. Homeopathic Books and
Cr * s<— — Medicines.
Bagley’s Gold and Commercial Peas. Columbus, Ga.,Qct 15, 1852.-U’
GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING
MMISHM ESTABLISHMENT
Clothier and Merchant Tailor,
(NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,)
Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia.
JLa IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WPTH THE LATEST
R FALL Mil WINTER
Styles of Clothing, Furnishing Goods,
—ALSO—
ptCTa‘U,!MIMB(> [M®3„ Wi\MS!S§ & ,
JWrefl CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS.
of the latest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted,
under the direction of
SE3i !i. SB,
wdio has just returned from New York, and will he pleased to accommodate his friends and all others
that may call, with such garments as cannot fail to please.
Columbus, Oct 9, 1852. tw&wff
BEAU MONDE.
Come gents, one and all, And he’ll show you with delight,
Just give 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 RICH and SPLENDID stock of
—consisting OF—
FRENCH, GERMAN AND ENGLISH CLOTHS, CAS MERES St VESTINGS, OF ALL COLORS & SHADPS
II is assortment of CAS S I MB RES AND VESTINGS are of the latest and most unique styles, wnich are Too vmlous 3
for descriptions here, but will beshown withmuch pleasure to those who willgivehim an opportunity to doso s
assortment of Gents
Which are manufactured under his own supervision, and warranted to be superior to garments that is to h* i ,h ir.
slop shops. ‘ i uo naa m
J. S. being an importer of the monthly Paris Fashions, he flatters himself that he can please the mo*t skeptical All flu
guarantied. Ills facilities tor buying are the best—consequently, he will sell at VERY IA) ir PRICE
in the flulfllment of orders, and a wish to please all, he solicits his friends’ and the publie patronage “ “ ” D ro,n P tne93
Oetober 9, 1852. 8 ’ , , . ..
w&twtf
XX. Wm &JLK.EW*
MERCHANT TAILOR.
ONE DOO BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’o DRUG STORE
—HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF—
fmjl MORoir®® ©@@®© y
3 to which lie solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of
Pfja l otlis, figured, black and fancy colored French and English Cassimeres j black
,-JjL and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all shades and colors,
which h is prepared to make up in the NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES.
Alon experience in cutting, in some of the most fashionable cities of the E/nion, makes him confident that his efforts to please
allthos who may favor him with a cad, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a lair and impartial trial belore the
public md this he asks, feeling sure that it w< 11 be accorded, and once accorded lie fears not the result.
In audition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres & Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and is receiving a stock 0
HE.ID Y--MJID E CLO THIJYG,
h latest Ryles, aiul of superior quality. In a wofd he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet
Call and examine, as he is determined to givc cheap bargains.
Columbus Oct8 —twtf
J. D. WIUL.IFOKD & CO.,
(At the old stand of H. Middlebrook <sf Cos .)
Two doors above Jk Ennis 8s Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ga.,
ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRBT CLASS
Ready Made Clothing, Clotlis, Cassimeres, Vestings, fcc. Gentlemens A< urinslung Goods of
every variety.
Every article in this establishment has been purchased this Fall. have been cijt by the mort experienced
and fashionable tailors. All sizes of men and boys can be easily fitted itb Readj made Uothin 0 . Gents ready-made |
“‘bOY'sCLO THING—IUS impossible to enumerate the different articles of Clothing for boys and children.
INDIES’ CIjOAK-S—A new and elegant article —Ladies’Silk, Merino and Cotton Vests, &c.
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 inferior to any. Every garment war
ranted to give satisfaction. Our assortment of Cloths, Cassmires, \ r uruisbing Goods, &c. % will be found complete
in every particular ; and a careful examination of all our goods is respectiullysolicited from thosewho may read this notice,
deduction of five per cent, will be made for Cash^ on all bills not less 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—
HEADY MADE CLOTHING
EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET.
It lias been selected with taste and care, and every article offered is warranted well made,
AffiliD ®(f irasisis ILATTSST swty£s
the VOL LOU IXO EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEADING ARTICLES NOB L\ STORE;
j, •* •“*•“> >*••■
U U .. U it rj! 11ATS and CAPS, fio n the best ami indat sash
i JfliL. Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New York.
i Beaver, Mohair, West End, and Hemely Over Coats ; T j lK FURNISHING Uepartmet is well supplied with
Black and Fancy Cass Pants; Shirts, Drawers. Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cru-
I iiisSf Grey* Blue and Mixed * k vats, Ties, Stocks, Leggings, &c., &c,
—ALSO—
CJCOTMIMTG-s
TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET BAGS, SATCHELS, VAJASES. Cotton and Silk
1 Ifj UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STORE.” ‘Y*f
JfljiWM and examine iny goods before purchasing elsewheie.* = ICflt
(TSf'Countiy dealers supplied on lil oral term s \
Col unibus, September 17—twtf JOHN SMITH.
uitiui miimctmes.
i
EACrIiE
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. J
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,
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—Of a superior quality, made to order.
do. designed to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and warm,
more economical than blankets.
BATTlNG—Suitable for Quilts and Comforters.
WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD.
r iP^ J All the above goods are made of the best nnd iirtilb best
manner, and can be recommended to purchasers witk confidence.
S3F** The Company pledge themselves to sell these gogfjs 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 A\ r ool. They will
also manufacture it lor Planters oil shares, or at a stipulated price per yard.
September 30, 1852- 40 ly
LA GRANGE - MUSIC - STORE
wßaaaaam sw mu.
Just opened, in Thornton’s liock Building, on the West side oi
the Court House Square, a large and
WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC —SUCH A
Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c. &c.
PIANOS, with and without. iEOLIAN ATTACHMENTS,
§ fjl DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and tiie LEAF TUR
NER, patent oi Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories.
m also, skwu,
‘# FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCOEDEONS, FLUTINOS,
Music Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS; Italian Roman
English best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. AH of which we pledge ourselves to
sell as cheap a3 can be purchased elsewhere in the South.
Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with caie
LIGNOSKI, KENER &, CO.
P. S. All Pianos sold by us will 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. 4 6 tt -
TROY FACTORY,
HARRIS COUNTY. GEORGIA.
Ware Room on East side Broad street , next doer to
P. McLaren .
R. G. JEFFERSON & CO.
S PROPRIETORS of the above works respectfully inform
the public, that they have now on hand for sale, and are con
stantly manufacturing all descriptions of Woodks Wark,
such as Ciiairs, Settees, Bedsteads, Buckets.Tubs, &c.. &c.,
of the best material, and finished in excellent stvle under their
personal supervision.
They particularly callattention to theirvarious stvles and quali
ties of chairs, which, for neatness, comfort, durability and cheap
ness cannot be surpassed in any country; varying m pricefrom
§lO to 3"J4 per dozen—specimens of which can be seen at their
Ware Room one door above P. McLaren’s, Broad street
Columbus, which the publicare invited to examine.
Ever)” description of Chairs, Buckets, Tuhs,&c. made to order
after any fashion desired. Tney are also prepared to furnish Win
dow Sash and Blinds of all descriptions to order.
EjpTlandsome premiums were awarded to the Troy Factory at
the Southern Agricultural Fair at Macon, for the best snecimer
ofChair and Wooden Ware. 1
Orders left at their Ware Room—east side Brt ad street
irected to R. G. Jefferson St Cos., Columbus, will meet w
romnt attention. May 10- wly
NOTICE.
MR. WM. H. GRACE, is the authorized Collector for the
Columbus Guards, and all monies due the Company, mut
be paid to him, until further orders. j
* ov 34 H. ALLSTON, Sect’y. |
P. & J. DeCORDOVA’S
TEXAS LAND AGENCY.
V S T 1 N AN D HOUSTON.
T Fi™ C w. er would inform the heirs of those who fell with
Gov P. H. BELL, n
Lt.Gov-J. W. HENDERSON.
Hon THOS DCVA L. See’ry of State, f Tex:ts ”
DP , 7-w3m D! J S J HOLT H f;^r Plroller - J
MARBLE WORKsj
East Side Kroad St. near the Market House
COLUMBUS, GA
TITAVE constantly on hand all kinds of Grave Stone*
ssislia-asE
pa p, . fT> . , JOHN H. MADDEN.
sale’ S ’ P Or c°nl Pa K ? an d Ce ment always on hand for
Columbus. March 7, 1850. io t s
FLOUR!FLOUR!
AT WINTER’S I’ A LACE MILLS!
WK win receive this day, arol coutiune to keep on ham] lor
our customers, a supply ofFLOUR from the celebrated
.uomgornery Millie until we are able to resume operations
Columbus,-Dec 13-twtf C. T. INSLEE, A ent.