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The Soil of the South For 1853. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, E>efote4 t Agriculture, Horticulture, and the General Planting Interests of the South. JAUfiES M. CHAMBERS, Agricultural Editor. CHARLES A. PEABODY, Horticultural Editor. Published at Columbus, Georgia, on the First ol every Month, at the low rate of One Dollar a year, in •dvante. TERMS: One copy, one year, Si* copies, one year, ~ Twenty-Five copies, one year, jD 00 One hundred copies, one year, 75 00 AH subscriptions must commence with the volume. CH ARACTERi S TIC 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. ? In the Horticultural Department, Mr. Charles A. Peabody, who has attained unrivalled excellence, has •ecured the eo-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 lisheri hope to be able to have the next volume beauti fblly illustrated. Every Southern man who cultivates a plantation, works alarm 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 ease will the paper be sent unless the money accompanies the order. We return our thanks to our subscribers for 1858, and hope each one of them will ■end 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, 1858. Columbus, Ga.. Drugs, Medicines, PAINTS AND OILS. n I AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment fgfof every thing usually kept in a DRUG STORE, IB and will offer inducements to purchasers that wil: 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 83,1858. 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 CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. L ANDRE TII’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. *eb. 5, 1852. 6 ts WINDOW 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, &c. &c. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852 50 ts 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 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 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 LAMER 1101 NE. 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. R. LANIER. La Grange, May 21, 1852. 21 ts SCHOOL BOOKS. THE subscriber is now receiving the largest and most complete assortment of School Books ever offered iii this market, and is offering them on such terms as to give satisfaction to all who will give him a call. J. W. PEASE. Dee. 9, 1852. 50 t bm©o©* Mm WSIIMI&St't & (LQi.. Broad Street, Columbus, Oa. grass Instruments. | Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Clarionettes, Violincellos, Drums, Accordeons, Flutinas, Tamborinea, Melodeons, Fine Italian, German and English Violin and Cello Strings, Guns and Pistols, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps and Gun Wads, Diamond grain Gunpow der. Bagley’e Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Gn.,Qct 15, 1852,-If “GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING MUMS ESTAMMEiIT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST A FALL ANB WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing Goods, —ALSO— HarasslKS* SMIPBT BASS® | JgHPgW CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, of the latet 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 tlio inhabitants of Columbus for past favors, and boss most respectfully to announce, that he has received his RICH and SPLENDID stock of ’ —CONSISTING cff— FRENCH, GERMAN AND ENGLISH CLOTHS, CAS MERES & VESTINGS, OF ALL COLORS & SHADES HisassortmentofC ASSIMERES AND VESTINGS are of the latest and most unique styles, wuich 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 of Gents 3. etaaa aia-oiwa. 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 tho 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 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. F * Oetober 9, 1852. w&twtf If. F*. DALEY, MERCHANT TAILOR. ONE DOOR BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE ©IB®A© SHmiSITo ©SiLMSiSi) “®l®!B©aA* —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— fmjl mm woKnr®® ©®®®© P to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of (A i # tks, flfured, black aud fancy colored French and English Cassimeres* black -ail*- fancy Silk Velvet Vestings o£ all shades and colors, which b is prepared to make up in the NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES. , A ion experience in cutting, in some of the most fashionable cities of the Lilian, makes him confident that bis efforts to please allthos who may favor him with a cad, will not be in vain. lleisonH desirous to have a lair and impartial trial before the public ind this he asks, feeling sure that it wHI be accorded, and once accorded he fears not the result. . . . . In audition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres k Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and is receiving a stock o R EAD Y-MADE CL O THIJYG, h lateststyles, 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 bargain Columbus Oct B—twtf ma wb. J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of 11. Mildlebrook 4* Do.) Two doors above J. Ennis A Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ga., ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS Ready Made Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Ac. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of J every variety. Everv article In this establishment has been purchased t his Fall. The garments have been cut by the most experienced j 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, LADIES’ CLOAKS —Anew and elegant article —Ladies’Silk, Merino and Cotton Vests, Ac. 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 inferioi to any. Every garment war ranted to give satisfaction. Our assortment of Cloths, Casdmres, Vestings, Furnishing Goods, Ac., will be found complete iu eveiy particular; and a careful examination of all our goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. 8.--A deduction of five per cent, will be made for alt bills not less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf WHITTELSEY & CO. OFFER forsale an assortment of new and elegant goods Ink their line. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, They keep constantly on hand au assortment of Pi A vn FORTES of their make, with and j i 1 J f without the jEoliau attachment. fftjjr —■ To their large stock of Sheet Music has |NIMnUj U9t been added, all the latest publications j from the New York press, both VOCAL AMD IMS Tli UMEMTAL. j WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY ffX? Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from! ew York. All work warranted. Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments repaired in the best style. Zephyr Worsted, Chenille, Floes Silk, Cutlery, Mantle Vases, Table ornamnents of Glass, Porcelain, &e. Watchesand Clocks,” Jewelry, Bridal Presents, Parte Monnaics, Ladies’ Work Boxes Portable Writing desks Silver and Plated Ware, Walking Canes, Combs,Brushes, Toilette Soap and Per fumery, Homeopathic Books and i Medicines. FILL AND WINTER CLOTHING JOHN SMITH —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF— READY MADE CLOTHING EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. It Las beem selected with taste and care, and every article oflered is warranted well made, l?IBg3l2 ixsa® TTSa® tL/ftUmiT STYIUSS* THE tOLLOWIXO EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEAPIXO ARTICJ.ES MOW IX STORE: .. French and Fngh.h Black Cloth Drea. COATS : “* ‘ t a u Sack r'ln HATS and CAPS, from the best and most sash lfg- Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ Jg ionable Manufactories in New York. Beaver, Mohair, West End, and Hemely Orer Coats ; “ THE FURNISHING Departmet is well supplied with JBlack and Fancy Cass Pants; Shirts, Drawers. Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cr- Grey, Blue and Mixed ,4 rats,'Ties,Stocks, Leggings, &.c., Ac, —ALSO— TUA V UMBRELLas! other 7 ’ CLOTHIM G STORE*W and examine my goods before purchasing dealers supplied on lil eral term mim omttii ‘ Col umbus, September 17-twtf JOHN SMITH. SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES. EAGLE £@TfOM MB 100 L JACTOfiT, 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. W All the above goods are made ‘of the best materials, best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. ISP 9 The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favora ble as similar goods can be procured from any market in the tvorld. 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 LA GRANGE MUSIC STOKE. OTaLasi&Mi aw BSTfaift. Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and FASHIONABLE MOSIG STORE. WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC—SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c. ffiSSMi PIANOS, with and without yEOLIAN ATTACHMENTS Ffjß iff DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER, patent of Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories. #also, FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCORDEONS, FLUTINOS 31 uslc Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS : Italian linmnn English best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All of which we pledge ourselves\o sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with ca* e LIGNOSKI, KENER & CO. P. 8. Ail Piano, sold by n, will be kept in order lor one year, without cha , Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11, 1852. _____ *45 ts J. ¥. 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 TOOKS AH3E) Sf ATOHSIY, 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 fresli 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 TROY FACTORY, HARRIS COUNTY, GEORGIA. Ware Room on East side Broad street, next doer to P. McLaren . H. G. JEFFERSON & CO. ST PROPRIETORS of the above work* respectfully Inform JGfc the public, that they have now on hand for sale, and aro con Btantly manufacturing all descriptions of Wooden Wark, Buch as Chairs, Settees, Bedsteads, Buckets, Tubs, Ac.. Ac., ot the best material, and finished in excellent style under their personal supervision. They particularly call attention to their various stvles and quali ties of chairs, which, for neatness, comfort, durability and cheap* c ™' lot be surpassed in any country; varying in pricefrom SH, to $24 per dosen-speamens of which can be seen at their d £?. r ab °™ P. McLaren’s, Broad Street, Columbus, which the pubhcare invited to examine. des cr ipton .°ft :h airs, Buckets, Tubs, Ac. made to order fashion desired. They are also prepared to furnish Win- Df *2-4A S , H ®, nd ® UNDS of *ll descriptions to order. CJf't'Rndsome premiums were awarded to the Troy Factorv at *“?A' o ? ltho^ n .£.£ n o , d tu ral Fair at Macon, for the best specimcr ofChnir and M ooden Ware. . left, at their Ware Room—east side Bread street, irected to R. G. Jefferson A Cos., Columbus, will meet w roinpt attention. May 10- wlv JuSTRECEIVED FROM NEW YORK and for sale cheap. AT Agency of Rock Island Factory, a splendid article of En glish Cream and nine Laid letter paper, unruled. Also French Extra Superfine Blue and White Letter paper ruled and unruled. g. B. CURTIS, Agent. Columbns, Dec 10-twlm