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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. TERMS: One copy, one year, $1 Six copies, one year, Twenty-Five copies, one year, 20 00 One hundred copies, one year, 75 00 All subscriptions must commence with the volume. C HARACTERxSTIC S. 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. 1 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 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. n I AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment of every thing usually kept in a DRUG STORE, and wifi 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. ‘TIHE finest selection of HAVANA CiGARS that _L 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 CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. L A N D R E T ITS NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. beb. 5, 1852. . 6 ts WIND O W GLASS. ALL sizes usually kept—French and American—by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. BLANK BOOKS. I AM now receiving a large and complete assortment of Blank Work, of the best quality of Paper and Binding, consisting in part of Ledgers, Journals, and Day Books, of various sizes and styles. Also, Cash, Invoice, Letter, Bill Books, Records, &e. &c. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852 tf RIPLEY’S War with Mexico. Forsale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. 25 IRVING’S Complete Works—uniform edition. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18. 1852. 25 ABBOTT’S Young Christian, and Way to do Good. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. 25 ARTHUR’S History of Georgia, Kentucky and Virginia. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. ‘ 25 PAPER! PAPER!! PAPER!!! JUST received Irom 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, 1552. 51 lm 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, 1852. 50 ts ARVINE’S Moral and Religious Anecdotes. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18,1852. 25 LANIER HOUSE, Northwest corner of the Public Square, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. THE Subscriber has taken the well known House formerly kept by Mr. Samuel Curtright, in La- Grange, and now offers his services as a TAVERN KEEPER, and from his long experience, he hopes to receive a liberal patronage from the public. T R. LANIER. La Grange, May 21, 1852. 21 ts “ SCHOOL BOOKS.* r I ‘'HE 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 gwe satisfaction to all who will give him a call. „ J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50 t OWgfl© Mm \FMS©Y ©TOOSIo wasftsi.iti 1 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga.* grass Instruments. f Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Clarionettes, Violincellos, Drums, Accordeons, Flutinas, Tamborines, Melodeons, Fine Italian, German and English Violin and Cello Strings, Guns and Pistola, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps and Gun Wads, Diamond grain Gunpow der, Bagley’s Gold and Commercial Pens. GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING HI IKIIHI ESTABLISHIMT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST & FALL, AND WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing Goods, —ALSO— WAILBSSS & ®m®ißßo a ii a AS*. w 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 resnectfullv to announcp ihnt ho received his RICH and SPLENDID stock of ’ •—consisting OF — FRENCH, GERMAN AND ENGLISH CLOTHS, CAS MERES & VESTINGS, OF ALL COLORS & SHADFS Hisassortment ofCASSIMERES 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 a Baaa , maa Qiatmoa, 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 lie can please the most skeptical All fits guarantied. Ills facilities for buying are the best—consequently, he will sell at VF.R Y LOW PRICES— and with promptness in the flulfllment of orders, and a wish to please all, he solicits his friends’ and the publie patronage. v Oetober 9, 1852. w&twtf S€. W DALEY, MERCHANT TAILOR. ONE DOOR BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— fmjl to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of l oths, figured, black and fancy colored French and English Casslmeresj black --i LandLand 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, iu some of the most fashionable citiesofthe t/nion, makes him confident that his efforts to please all thus 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 publie md this lie asks, feeling sure that it wUlbe accorded, and once accorded he fears not the result. In audition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres &. 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 wotd he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet 23?” Calland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains. Columbus Oct B—twtf8 —twtf W -Sl9 Jf JJ Jil 3 3?(Diaß J. D. WILLIFORD & CO-, (At the old stand of H. Middleorook <Sp Cos.) 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, &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. BOY’S CLOTHING— It is impossible, to enumerate the different articles of Clothing for hoys and children. LADIES’ CLOAKS—A new and elegant article—Ladies’Silk, Merino and Cotton Vests, &c. and Caps— Of the best make aud 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, Cassimres, Vestings, Furnishing Goods, &c., will be found complete in every particular; and a careful examination of all our goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. B.—A deduction of five per cent, will be made for fashion ah bills not less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf WHITTELSEY & CO. S< i OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in j< theirline. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers j ( NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKENING, They keep constantly on hand an assortment of jgj| piANO FORTES of their make, with and jj y 3 u without the Aiolian attachment. i ~~~~~ I JOT” unoTrYl To their large stock of Sheet Music has m VJjO 1A | just been added, all the latest publications from the New York press, both VOCAL AND INS TR VMENTAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY- Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from New York. All work warranted. Av ‘‘•sag Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments 1 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 Boxes Portable Writing desks Silver and Plated Ware, Walking Canes, Combs,Brushes, Toilette Soap and Per fumery, Homeopathic Books and Medicines. Columbus, Ga.,Oct 15, 1852.—ts FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING JOHN SMITH . —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF_ REACT MADE CLOTHING EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. It has been selected with taste and care, and every article offered is warranted well msufe ifiaiata* ass© item sttvbjss. THE FOLLOWING EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEADING ARTICLES NOW IN STORE: t French and Fnglish Black Cloth Dress COATS : VESTS, of various styles and patterns, including Satin u u u u Frock u Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, &c. &c. u Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New York. Beaver, Mohair, VVest End, and llemely Over Coats ; THE FURNISHING Departmet is well supplied^ t Black and I ancy Gass Pants; Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs,<v,. Grey, Blue and Mixed * vats, Ties, Stocks, Leggings, &c., &c, —ALSO— ... IW ,, ■■ _ TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET BAGS, SATCHELS, VAJ.ISES, Cotton and Silk HmJJM UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STORE,” ilpMl and examine iny goods before purchasing elsewheie.“u& /T <fer, i 1T,1.i dealers supplied on lil eral terbi X \ Col umbus, September 17—twtf JOHN SMITH. SOUTIEM IMEFACTfIIES. EAGLE COTTON AND WOOL IACTOM, 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 IrfthUbest manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. ISP* 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- | LA GRANGE MUSIC STORE. wsmßSMig ana Mm. Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and WE WILE KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC-SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c. —.2m t PXAMOB, With and without JULIAN ATTACHMENTS f 1 # Ifg DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR- patent of Knabe, Grachle & Cos., and from many other Factories j&k ALSO, ■ A' ! FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCORDEONS, FLTJTINOS Music Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS : Italian Rom™ English best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All of which we pledge ourselves to sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. Dealers, I eachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with ca* e LIGNOSKI, KENER &, CO. n km-®” S ?‘ d by i T kCPt “ ° rder lor ° ne without cha , Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11, 1852. * 46 ts 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®®!E§ AM® OT•M’MDMffiI&Y, ever offered in this market. The public are respectfully INVITED TO CALL AND EXAMINE THE STOCK. zw* 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 I troy factory, HARRIS COUNTY, GEORGIA. Ware Room on East side Broad street, next dom- to P • McLaren. R. G. JEFFERSON & CO. S- PRO^ lIE y° RSoftheabov e works respectfully inform *33 tne public, that they hare now on hand for sale, and are con persmmJ Bupervisfonf nd ni,ued in client under their tiel h o7r?iYip?whf,w aUen V 0n tG their various styles and quali ties of chairs, which, for neatness, comfort, durability and cheaf aiO iH any <*try;’varying?„“ricefrom zen-specimens of which can be seen at their rol.?mhnfwStn ne d u?- r abo . ve P - McLaren’s, Broad street, Columbus, which the public are invited to examine. af^rnn > vr.f S v Cnpt ’, ono b Cha i rs ’ B ckets, Tubs, &c. made to order now * nnk n deS,red V S j ey are a]so Prepared to furnish Wi.v- D a l nd Blinds of all descriptions to order. thfCni hilSfA™® premiums were awarded to the Troy Factory at ofChair Ld wfoSwi^ 11-81^0011 ’ ft>r th ® beSt B P ecin3er io 1 e s- at T tbeir Ware Room—east side Bread street, In G ‘ Jefferso & Cos., Columbus, will meet w rompt attention. May 10- wly JUST RECEIVED FROM NEvV YORK AND FOR SALE CHEAP. A Agency of Rock Island Factory, a splendid article of En t: ff'lish Cream and Blue I.aid letter paper, unruled. Also r reach Extra Superfine Blue and White Better paper ruled and unru e d (}. B CURTI § Aj?ent . Colurabns, Dec 10-twlm