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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.