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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, JJjJ Six copies, one year, J? ™ Twenty-Five copies, one year, uu One hundred copies, one year, 7S 00 All subscriptions must commence with the volume. CHAR A C TER i ST ICS. 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 numHfer, 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 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 nlantation, 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. I, 1852. Columbus, Ga.. Drugs, Medicines, PAINTS AND OILS. fl 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 Schierfelier’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. WARE. April 23, 1852 I__ 1 __ 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. LA \ I) R E T H’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. Beb. 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, &e. &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 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. R. LANIER. La Grange, May 21, 1852. 21 tf_ SCHOOL BOOKS. THE subscriber is now receiving t'3ela r gest and most complete assortment of School Bocks ever offered in this market, 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. £0 { ■MM—jgggggg 1 1 F ‘ ‘ Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. — : ——- Zephyr Worsted, gras, Initruments. *F—- ‘ - |(| Chenille. WHITTBLSEY & CO. Kicsiik, Violins, # . OFFER forsale an assortment of new and elegant goods in cutlery, n\ tbeirline. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers nj Mantle \ ,ises, Clanone -.-m-mre* Table ornaaments Violincellos, ( NTJNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, of Glass, Porcelain, Drums, They keep constantly on hand an assortmentof &c. Accordeons, J PIANO FORTES of their make, with and j Watches and Clocks,* Flutinas, ( J 9H U without the Alolian attachment. Jewelry, Tamborines, rgp-r To their large stock of Sheet Mi sic lias \| Bridal Presents, Melodeons, U ifi I iust been added, all the latest publications >j Parte Monnaies, Fine Italian, German from the New York press, both VOCAL Ladies’Work Boxes and English Violin and AND INSTRUMENTAL. \j Portable Writing desks Cello Strings, \ Silver and Plated Ware, Guns and Pistol., (j WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. Walking Canes, Powder Flasks, ) Combs,Brushes, , _ , (! jMiQ Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from „ Shot Pouches, n £££*. „ . ( Toilette Soap and Per- New York. AH work warranted. r Caps and Gun VV as, tK’u Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments fumery, Diamond grain Gunpow- repaired in the best Btyle . Homeopathic Books and dcr. Medicines. Bagley’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga., Oct 15, 1852.-ts GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING FMIISIIIIf ESTABLISHMENT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST 1 FALL ANI> WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing: Goods, OmwrrmTißlfrmi, 8 AMPST BA® § WiULflSfgß & MDfßfiiiflX/aa,. , JWWW CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, of the latest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted, under the direction of sssi* ghbqhiu&ib n. 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. t w&vvff H. F. DALEY, - MERCHANT TAILOR. ON K DOOR BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE ©!E®i\[D gmSllTij :®l®lß®o£u —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— fmjl m © wmics ©©©©©, to which lie solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of otlis, floured, black and fancy colored French and English Casslmeresj block -11 l -and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings otf all slxades and colors, whichh 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 C/iiion, makes him confident that his efforts to please allthss who may favor hint with a cad, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a fair and impartial trial before the public ind this he asks, feeling sure that it w'll 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 o READ Y-M.IDE CL O THIJYG, h latest itjles, and of superior quality. In a word he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet or Calland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains. Columbus Oct8 —twtf mn ® warn J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of H. Middlebrook <sf 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, fcc. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of every variety. Everv 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 toenuraerate the different articles of Clothing for boys and children. LADIES’ CLOAKS—A new 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 inferiot to any. Every garment war ranted to give satisfaction. Our assortment ofCloths, Cassimres, Vestings, Furnishing Goods, Ac.. will be found complete iu 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 Cash, on ah bills not less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf 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 thunks 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 Sc VESTINGS, OF ALL COLORS & SHADES, HisassortmeutofCASSlMEßES AND VESTINGS are of the latest and most unique styles, wnich are too various for descriptions here, but will be shown with much pleasure tothose who willgivehim an opportunity to doso, He also keeps on hand a select assortment of Gents -a mmt raaaa iitwawa. Which are manufactured under his own supervision, and warranted to be superior to garments that is generally to be had m SK J. S S? P bcing an importer of the monthly Paris Fsishions, he Tatters 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 LOU’ PRICES— and with promptness in the flulfllment of orders, and a wish to please all, he solicits hislriends and the public patronage. October 9 , 1852. w&twtf FAIL AND WINTER CLOfjjM JOHN SMITH fl —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED stuck fl READY MADE CLOTHING I EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. It lias been selected with taste and care, and every article offered is warranted i?[&!!Sfa ABED m I — THE TOJjLO WING EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEAD IMG ARTICLES MO W /jy ST{JRf \ -4j ““ dF,,g !! sl> nl .' ,ckc, ?. th co i TS: u Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ JgMI ionable Manufactories in New York. 11 111 Beaver, Molmir, West End, and Hemely Over Coats ; THE FURNISHING Depnrtmet is well Black and Fancy Cass Pants; Shirts, Drawers. Collars, Gloves, Hnnrtl. v'^’l Grey, Blue and Mixed vats, Ties,Stocks, Legging*, fc c j. —ALSO— J I . „.!■ I■, TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET RAGS , SATCHELS, Mid Ja MQJTJ UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a ** CLOTHIHb STORr.u . I -ffirm bAll t3P"Call and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhere,"®* V I I I 1 dealers supplied on lil eral term , /,| Columbus, September 17 —twtf I SOITEEM IINFICTW. I • EAGLE I COLUMBUS, GA. I THIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in complete and successful operation! It is the object of the Company to supply the Southern demand for the hea\??B styles of Cotton and Woolen Fabrics, so far as their capacity for production will I permit. They now otter to purchasers the following schedule of their Manufac-1 tures. This schedule will be altered from time to time, as they add to the variety, I 4-4 Sheetings, very heavy and superior. 7-8 Shirtings, do. do. 7-8 Osnaburgs, do. do. Cotton Yarns, assorted numbers, neatly papered. PLANTERS’ CASSIM ERE—(Jeans,) colored, Black, Brown, Green, Ac. 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 I and patterns. MATTRESSES —Os any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly I kept on hand. COMFORTERS —Os a superior quality, made to order. do. designed to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and warm, I more economical than blankets. BATTlNG—Suitable for Quilts and Comforters. WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD. ISP* All the above goods are made of the best materials, and in the best I manner, and can be recommendedjo purchasers with confidea^^ ty The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favora- I ble as similar goods can be procured from any market in the world. The attention I 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 LAGRANGE MUSIC STORE. OTd&iaAiLit mi® mmm. Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side ot 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. tt&Sbm PXAWOS, with and without JIOLIAN ATTACHMENTS, rrSfl* 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, AGCORDEONS, 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 as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. Dealers, 1 eachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with ca* c LIGNOSKI, KENER &, CO. P. S. All Pianos sold by us will be,, kept in order lor one year, without chaffy Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published. Nov. 11, 1852. 45 PUBLIC MEETING. AT a meeting of the citizens of the 4th district of Early county assembled at their Justice Court Ground on the 20th inst.. the following preamble and resolutions were submitted and unanimously approved:— Whereas, the citizens of this district, and or certain other ad joining districts in this county, and the counties of Baker and Randolph labor under manifest inconvenience on account of the i distance of their county capitals. Resolved, That we, the citizens of the 4th district of Early county, will use all honorable exertions to form anew county. Be it further Resolved, That the citizens of the 4th, sth and tith districts of Early, th 3rd district of Baker, and the sth and 7th districts of Randolph, be notified by publication of these pro ceedings in the Times and Sentinel and Albany Patriot to meet thfe citizens of the 4th district of Early at ABNER DYStiN’S, in said district, on the third Saturday in April next, to take into consideration the importance and propriety of form ing, through the proper authorities, anew county from the said districts. JOSEPH D. HARDY, Chairman. A. Dyson, Secretary. January 18. 1853. 3wt2oap. ! “HOME INDUSTRY.” JOEL T. SCOTT, IGAR MANUFACTURER, (.4 FKW DOORS WORTH OF HALI. & J fOSKS.) Broad Street, Colnmbns, Georgia, A LWAYS on hand, at Wholesale and Retail, all desirable varieties of HAVANA AND AMERICAN CIGARS, which will be sold on low terms. A liberal discount will be made to those who buy to sell again. A generous share of the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. All Cigars warranted to be such as represented. Columbus, October 2—4 owly COPPER AND SHEET IRON AND THE subscriber, ever grateful for past patronage begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he has one of the larged j assortments of 71n Ware and Housekeeping articles ever offered in this market; consisting as follows: Bath Tubs, Shower Baths. ‘ with Brass Valve*, Hip Baths do., Sponge and Pvramid cake nd ornamental moulds; Jelly moulds;coffee Filterers; do. Biggins: do large and small Urns; Knife Trays; do. Washers, anew article; Brooms, Cocoa Dippers; Pie and Dessert plates, ail sizes; Britan nia ware, of all kinds; Spice Boxes; Dressing Cases, Cooking Stoves of various patterns, wnrrented to perforin well. All manner ofTin or sheet Iron, or Copper or Zinc work, done at short notice, on the most favorable terms Atl orders tor Tin put up at short notice, on terms to suit the times. Having in his employ the best Job workman in this countr> all he atks is to give him a trial. Guttering or Roofing done at short notice, and warranted. Call and see me before engaging or purchasing elsewhere, a? am determined to sell and work as low as the lowest. J. B. HICKS. East side Broad street, near the Market. Columbus, Ga., May 18.1852 wtf D. R THOMPSON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson & Cos. TIN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, all Hiannei of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to (order, substantially and warranted. ov. 27 48—(f