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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 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. C H AR AC T ERiST Tc 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 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. to 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 everything usually kept in a DRUG STORE, and will offer inducements to purchasers that will be satisfactory. I have SehiefFelier’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. 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 I A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. L A AD RE T IIS NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. Feb. 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 Biank 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, See. &c. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9,_1852„ _ 50 ts EIPLEY’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 A BBOTT’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, I at the Agency of Rock Island Factory, a splendid j article of ENGLISH CREAM and BLUE LAID letter paper, UNRULED. Also, FRENCH EXTRA i SUPERFINE blue and white letter paper, ruled and : unruled. G. B. CURTIS, Agent, j Columbus, Dec. 16, 1852. 51 lm ! GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, just ar- j rived audfor sale at GREENWOOD & CO.’S. : GEO. W. WINTER. Dec. 23,1852. 52 ts. j 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 bv A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18,1852. 25 LAMER HOUSE, Northwest corner of the Public Square, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. THE Subscriber has taken the well known House formerly kept by Mr. Samuel Curt right, in I.a- Grange, and now offers his services as a TAVERN KEEPER, and from his long experience, he hopes to receive a liberal patronage from tne 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 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. I Doc. *, 1852. 59 t KSOMO© MOE) [FA0 l O©¥ wagma&Mitf & Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. asa Instruments. fg Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Clarionettes, Violincellos, Drums, Accordeons, Flutinas, Tamborines, Meiodeons, Fine Italian, German and English Violin and Cello Strings, Guns and Pistols, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps and Gun Wads, Diamond grain Gunpow der. ( Bagiev’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga.,Oct 15, 1852.—ts “GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING’ FVMKIIMi imniSIIIIT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, (NEXT BOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST FALL Ml) WINTER Styles of Clothing*, Furnishing Goods, —ALSO— mot) w&M&m & o v 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 XX. Wm MERCHANT TAIEOR. ONE DOOR BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’o DRUG STORE IB!B®i&© STIEISTF* @®[L®!QlSl§ :®!!®[R®a£lu —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— limL OT® MflKMi® ©@@®© 9 n to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of ’VI otlis, figured, black and fancy colored French and English Cassimeres; black Jlif- and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all shades and colors, which h is nreDared to make up in the NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES. ... , A ion experience in cutting, in some of the most fashionable cities of the Vnion, makes him confident that h.s efforts to please all thus who may favor him with a cail, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a lair and impartial trial before the recelv ilie a.**. R EJID Y--MADE CL O THIJYG, h latest < Ivies, and of superior quality. In a wofd he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s to Let £3?” Calland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains.^^J Columbus Oct B—twtf J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand cf H. Middlebrook Af Cos .) Two doors above J. Ennis & Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ga., -ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS- Heady Made Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of y every variety. Everv article in this establishment has been purchased this Fall. The garments have been cut by the most experienced and fashionabletailors. All sizes of men and boys can be easily fitted with Ready made Clothing. Gents’ready-made aa ßOY*s CLOTHING —It is impossible toenumerate the different articles of Clothing for boys and children. L ABIES’ CLO A KS —Anew aud elegant article—Ladies’ Silk, Merino and Cotton \ ests, &c. JT Hats and Capa—Of the best make and latest fashions, CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. ... . rinthinf at unusuallv low rates—and in a style not inferior to any. Every garment war- W eareprepared to . P . ls9ont 7 ien t of Cloths, Cassimres, Vestings, Furnishing Goods, &c., will be found complete ranted to give atisUctii • f , imination of all our goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. for Cash, ou ah Unot loss ,h.n ten dohars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oet ‘27 twtf v rnirinT n nnin. n „ PUBLIC MEETING. tho Hti7ens of the 4th district of Early county AT a meet’ngof the citizen. Ground on the 20th inst.. •“ a,,j l I ‘bSpmK u°Dder nnitol incouvoniCTceOD “<>““< <** di s tanceoftheireo.mO f , he 41h dlstric t „f Early Rbsolvep, 1 h -,, pvertion. to form a now county. ! county, will use all o, ‘ * Thai the citizens of the 4th,oth and Be it further ftfcEE otthe4th district ABNEK D\ SON b, .. (Saturday in April next} in said district, on the tttir tanceaudp iet , ofform !to take into consideration tne P county from the said ing, through the proper p HARDY, Chairman. : districts. A. Dvsos, Secretary. 3wt2oap. January 18. 1853. X). B. THOMPSON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson & Go. : rpiN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, all mumer 1 X of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to i order, substantially and warranted. 43 __ tf 1 ov. WHITTELSEY & CO. !) | OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in I their line. Sole agents tor the celebrated Manufacturers NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, They keep constantly on hand an assortment of gapjpGjgl PI A VO FORTES of their make, with and j J y j J without the yEolian attachment. r —y7, jTqTTTI To their large stock of Sheet Music has; | NLuiJnvGjHC | just been added, all the latest 1 from the New York press, both VO CAE,, AXD LYS TR UMEXTAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AO JEWELRY. j Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from WfpN New York. All work warranted. Z7UC Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments repaired in the best style. “HOME INDUSTRY.” JOEL T. SCOTT, IGAR MANUFACTURER, (A FEW DOORS XORTH OF HAU, & MOSES.) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia, A LWAYS on hand, at Wholesale and Retail, all desirable il. varieties of HAVANA AND AMERICAN CIGARS, which willbe 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 i solicited. All Cigars warranted to be such as represented, i Columbus, October 2 — 4 owly MARBLE WORKS, East side Broad St. near the Market House COLUMBUS, GA. HAVE constantly on hand all kinds of G rave Stones Monuments, Tombs and Tablets, of American, Italian and Irish Marble. Engraving and carving done on stone in the best possible manner; and all kinds of Gran ite Work at the shortest notice. JOHN H. MADDEN. P. S.—Plaster ofPam and Cement,always on hand for ale. Columbus,March7, 1850. IQ ts Zephyr Worsted, Chenille, Floss Silk, Cutlery, Mantle Vases, Table ornanments of Glass, Porcelain, &c. Watches and Clocks, Jewelry, Bridal Presents, Parte Monnaics, L adies’ Work Boxes Portable Writing desks Silver and Plated VS are, Walking Canes, Combs,Brushes, Toilette Soap and Per fumery, Homeopathic Books and , Medicines. FALL 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 lias been selected with taste and, care, and every article ollered is warranted well mat’i FIBSSOa* MS ®i? 1f521 GaATTISir SITYihSS. 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 “ “ “ “ Frock “ Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, &c. &c. “ “ “ “ Sack “ /~]ji HATS and CAPS, from the best and most sash Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New York. Beaver, .Mohair, West End, and Hemely Over Coats ; mnp , Black and Fancy Cass Pants; THE FURNISHING Departmet is well supplied with Grey, Blue and Mixed Shirts, Drawers. Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cra * vats, lies,Stocks, Leggings, A.c., &.c, —ALSO— TwxiG'is.o ez:sE.^rNr'jE-M:jciwEs- 9 gTWdCS I !** TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET BAGS, SATCHELS , VALISES, Cotton and Silk Mu i ill UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STORE.” *V/v’ CaTCall and examine my goods before purchasing clscw hcie.*i£& tF iJiiJJ dealers supplied on lil eral term Col umbus, September 17—tvvtf JOHN SMITH. SfIJTHEM BMFFACTVSES i:k.i. I: COLUMBUS, GA. • T HI ?- ESTABLIS HMENT 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 I abrics, so far as their capacity for production will permit. They now offer to purchasers the following schedule of their Manufac tures. T his 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. COLUMBLS FASHIONS—(Stripes,) very heavy, of a great variety of colors ■ . and patterns. mAT TRESSEb Os any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly kept on hand. COMFORTERS—Of a superior quality, made to order. d°- designed to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and warm more economical than blankets. BATTlNG—Suitable for Quilts and Comforters. WRAP PING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD. above goods are made of. materials, and, in the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence'. ‘***’ Jhe 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. Ml® (MIFMk the Corn t Mouse Square, a large and “' U ’ KKKP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC-SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c, PIANOS, with and without MILAN ATTACHMENTS N 3 O Ffi DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR IN LR, patent of Knabe, Gachle A Cos., and from many other Factories. #ALSO, iSMSXSi.Vk's-s FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCORDEONS FLUTTTffnc ’ Music Boxes, ot various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS** t r English best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All of which we JJ ’ , ° man sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. ou,f^e t ves to Dea,ers > Teachers a,ld Schoo,s ’ “* *. lowest rates, and all orders filled with o'e lignoski, kener &, CO P. S. All Pianos sold by us will be kept in order tor one v Durability guaranteed-by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as ’ .—..— ...... .T T A OllTi ‘nm -k •-r 11 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 largest assortments of Tin Ware and Housekeeping articles ever offered in this market; consisting astollows: Bath Tubs, Shower Baths, with Brass Valves, Hip Baths do., Sponge dn, Pyramid cake and 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, all sizes; Britan nia ware, of all kinds; Spice Boxes; Dressing Cases, booking Stoves of various patterns, warrented to perform well. * All manner ofTin or sheet Iron, or Copper or Zinc work done at short notice, on the most favorable terms Ati orders tor Tin put up at short notice, on terms to suit the times. Having in his employ the best fob workman in this countn all he asks is to give him a trial. J Guttering or Roofing done at short notice, and warranted. Call and see me before engaging or purchasing elsewhere, as 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 w tf NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of LOWE & SIMMONS, are requested to come forward and settle, or make satisfac tory arrangements, or the notes will be placed in the hinds of collecting officers. The notes may be found in the Agency of the .Mechanics Bank at Columbus. My address is Ellerslie, Harris countv, Ga. Feb. 19—w&twtlap H.H. IA) WE. J 18 53. SPRING GOODS, 1853. ™AM 11. KNOEPFEL, 99 vY illiain Street, New York. importer and jobber /a-™ £ .vc win selc?M h if'\ received by laic arrivals, a Clolhs, of all frXsSil style. “ oe ™"* *"** “P— - Fancy “ and **'>• Brown and Yellow Linens, Fancy Plaid and Figured Mar- r g “? and \ larseUleß ; Drab Silk and Linen ooatings, together with an extensive assortment of TRIMMINGS, , *t™!S,Sf lef ”' he clothing tradi, . _ the -Kera. New Yq?L^ FLOUR [ flour ! ” AT WINTER’S PALACE MILLS! YV nZ’ J,!^. Ve - , and continue to keep on hand, for a s, upp,y ofF LOUR from the celebrated r A lnmhl C , r ‘ n 31 111111 we are able to resiline operations. Cos lumbug, Dec IS-twtf C. T. INS LEE, Agent. JUST RECEIVED FROM NE W YORK AND FOR SALE CHEAP. A 1 Agency of Rock Island Factorv. a splendid article of F.n XX fflish Cream and Blue Laid fetter paper, unruled. Also r rench £i/r Superfine Blue and White Letter paper ruled and unruled. G. B. CURTIS, A*ent. Colarabns, DeeKMwltu