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The Soil of the South For 1853. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, Devoted lo 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. T E RMST One copy, one year,. SI 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 ol 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 ot the South; and each number, for 1853, will contain a contribution from one of the most distinguish ed scientific agriculturists in the United States. P In the Horticultural Department, Mr. Charles A. Feabody, who has attained unrivalled excellence, ha? secured the co-operation of Iveison 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 S&ith 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. 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. R. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. L ANDRE T lIS ©h[l[d)© d NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a lew Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. Peb. 5, 1852. 6 ts FAPErTpAPER!! TAPER!!! 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 lor sale. The premises consist of two full lots running through from street to street. It is high and pleasantly located ; the improve ments.pew, with one of the best wells of water in Co lumbtts, and in an excellent neighborhood. For terms, which will be reasonable,) applv to R. M. Gunby. ’ W. 11. YOUNG. Columbus, Dec. 9, 1852. 50 9t .1. W. 1* EASE, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Two Doors North of the Mechanics* Dank, COLUMBUS, GA. HAS on hand, and offers for sale on the most rea sonable terms, the largest and most complete as sortment of AM® OTATODMIIEY, ever offered 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 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. BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, for sale by J. W. PEASE* Dec. 9, 18 52. 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 Boc Ks ever offered in this rnayket, and is offering them on such terms as to give satisfaction to all who will give him a call. . J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 5 ts ft*. owio© mm, . Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. Brass Instruments. Zephyr Worsted, G tZ„ 1 WHITTELSEY & CO. § “s„ k , Flutes, OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in Cutlery, Clarionettes, 1 theirline. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers Mantle Vases, Violincellos, NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, Drums, They keep constantly on hand an assortment of- &c. Accordeons, -’ L PIANO FORTES of their make, with and* Watchesand CGclp, Flutinas, J J S® J U without the Akdian attachment. Jewelry, Tamborines, fkic>l/ MlUsTrli To tlieir lar S e stock of Sheet Music has; Bridal Presents, Melodeons, I | just been added, all the latest publications!’ Parte Mommies, Fine Italian, German f" rom the New York press, both V O CAL Ladies’ Wo iL Boxes and English Violin and AND INSTRUMENTAL. j(| Portable Writing desks Cello Strings, ■ Silver and Plated Ware, Guns and Pistols, WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. Walking Canes, Powder Flasks, Combs,Brushes, Shot Pouches Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from rr i.. o j r. anoi rouenes, . . Toilette Soap and Per n j ttt j (fi-J jr, New York. All work warranted. r Caps and Gun Wads, JTvJfc tv C f limprv . Sfr *ey ZUr Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments lumery, lamon grain xunpow j repaired in the best style. (j Homeopathic Books and Cr * iMedicines. Bagley’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga.,Oct 15, 1852.—ts GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING FOMSIII! JBSfABLISBIEIIT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, {NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST * FALL AN® WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing* Goods, —ALSO— CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, of the latest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted, under ilie direction of sir* qhbdbubjb m, mmwm 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 — -- in-inwi rTTnr - ft 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 & VESTINGS, OF ALL COLORS & SHADES IlisassortmentofC ASSOIERES AND VESTINGS are of the latest and most unique styles, wnich are too various ’ for descriptions 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 o/ 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. IBs facilities for buying are the best—consequently, he will sell at PER Y LO O’ PRICES— and with promptness in the fiulfilment of orders, and a wish to please all, he solicits his friends’ and the publie patronage. * 1 Oetober 9, 1852. w&twtf MERCK ANT TAILO R, ONE DOO BELOW GESNER & PEABODYA* DRUG STORE STfmilTo ®®tyS©§ 9 —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF © 9 _ to wliich he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of i oths, figured, black and fancy colored French and English Cassimercs; blacl* - fJT_ and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all shades and colors, whichh is prepared to makeup in the NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES. Alon experience in cutting, in some of the most fashi mable 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. Hi-is only desirous to have a lair and impartial trial before the public md this he asks, feeling sure that it w'dl be accorded, and once accorded lie fears not the result. In audition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres U. Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and is receiving a stock o READ Y--MADE CL O THIJYG , h latest styles, and of superior quality. In a w r ord he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet $3?” Dali and examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains.^^3 Columbus Oct B—twtf J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of H. Middlebrook c Co. ) Two doors above J; Ennis & Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ga., ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS Ready Made Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, etc. 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. BOY’S CLOTHING —It is impossible to enumerate the different articles of Clothing for boys and children. JL. ADIES’ CLOAKS —Anew and elegant article —Ladies’ Silk, Merino and Gotten Vests, Ac. m Hats and Cap3— 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, Cassi ares, Vestings, Furnishing Goods, &c., will be found complete in every particular; and a careful examination of all our go’ >ds is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. B.—>A deduction of five per cent, will be made for Ca; all bills not lesj than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf 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 has been selected with taste and care, and every article eflered is warranted well made, K&ista* mi® ifeis tyvonsir swiyss® the following embraces a few of ihe leading alth.j.es auh l\ siore. VF.STS. of various styles and patterns, including Satin 4 French and English Black Cloth Dress COAT*. : Cass, Marseilles, &.c. £tc. “ “ “ * HATS and CAPS. Horn the best aiul most sash Grey and .Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New \ ork. Beaver, Mohair, West End, and llemely Over Coats ; THE FURNISHING Departmet is well supplied with Black and Fancy Cass Pants; Shirts, Drawers. Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cra ■flitSSLUrey, Blue and Mixed ** vats, Ties, Stocks, laggings, &c., &c, —ALSO— UKrjESOS-JE®-*® H ®- ®-’? f TRAVELLING TRU.YKS, CARPET BAGS, 5.3 UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a CLOTHING STOKE. Xtff /®KTEvS\ t3TCall and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhere.*©* jr\ ftff-XJJ dealers supplied on lil oral term TORN SMITH ‘ Col umbus, September 17—twtf 1 tIITIUI IAMMCTMES. 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—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. All the above goods are made of the best materials, and -in-the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. ISIT 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 ivorld. 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. nuew aw ibbim* * Just opened, in Thornton’s Hock Building, on the West side of 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, —— fflgps-™ PI&SOS, with and without JEOLIAN ATTACHMENTS, rfTirff DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER, patent of Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories. lIH ALSO, T&r 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 INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All of which we pledge ourselves to sell as cheap a3 can be purchased elsewhere in the South. Dealers, 1 eachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with care LIGNOSKI, KENER &, CO. P. S. All Pianos sold by us will in order tor one year, without charge Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11, 1853. “ ‘ 46 ts 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 7 on hand for sale, and are con stantly manufacturing all descriptions of Wooden Ware such as Chairs, Settees, Bedsteads, Buckets,Tubs,&c.. &c.’ of the best material, and finished in excellent stvle under their personal supervision. They particularly call attention to tbeir various stvlesacd quali ties of CHAIRS, which, for neatness, comfort, durability and cheap ness cannot be surpassed in any country; varvimr in nricefrom $lO to $24 per dozen—specimens of w hich can be seen at their Ware Room one door above P. McLarkn’s, Broad street, Columbus, which the publicare invited to examine. Every description of Chairs, Buckets, Tubs.&c. made to order after any tashion desired. They are also prepared to furnish Win dow Sash and Blinds of all descriptions to order. FF~Handsome premiums were awarded to the Troy Factory at tl i®? o H ther , u A gric . u l t " ralFj,irat M acoii, for the best specimen of Chair and W ooden W are. * at their Ware Room—east side Bread street irected to R. G. Jefferson tz. Cos., Columbus, will meet w romnt attention. May 10- wly NOTICE. MR. WM. 11. GR ACE, is the authorized Collector for the Couimbus Guards, and all monies due the Company, must be paid to him. until farther orders. * ’ 24 11. ALLSTON, Seet'y. P. & J. DeCORDOVA’S TEXAS LAND AGENCY. AUSTIN AND HOUSTON. rpil E subscriber would inform the heirs of those who fell with A 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 above at Austin and Houston, Texas. We refer to 8 Gov P. H. BELL, > Lt.GovJ.W. HENDERSON. ! Hon THOS DUVAL, Sec’ry of State. Y Texa8 ’ n 7 , .nj. B. SHAW, Comptroller. j Dec i w~3m D. S. HOLT. Georgia. MARBLE WORKS, East side Broad St. near the Market House COLUMBUS, GA TT AVE constancy on hand all kinds of Grave Stoves wf na ?^J on,isand Tablets, Os American, on stone hftbo 1 hi S t Ma^ le - Engraving and carving done pc p,, ( so . , JOHN H. MADDEN. ** as terot Parts and Cement, always on hand /or baie - CoJumbus, March 7, 1850. p> t s FLOUR!FLOUR! AT WINTER’S P ALACE MILLS! VXTF. will receive this day, and continue to keep on hand for T T our customers, a supply of FLO U R from the celebrated Montgomery Mills, until we are able to resume onera'ido* Columbus-Dee 15-twtf c. T. IN?LEE.