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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 ol every Month at the low rate of One Dollar a year , in advance. TER M S: One copy, one year, Six copies, one year, 5 O’ Twenty- Five copies, one year, 20 0 One hundred copies, one year, OC AU subscriptionx must commence with the volume. C H A R A C TER i S T ICS. Both the Editors of this Journal are engaged in the cultivation of the soil of the South. In the Agricultural Department, our lbßof eontrihu tor* embraces many of the mo t successful agricultn lists of the South; and each number, for wil contain a contribution from one of the moat distingui.-h ed scientific agriculturists in the United State*. In the Horticultural Department, Mr. Charles A Peahodv, who has attained unriva'led excellence, ha secured the co-operation of Iverson L. Harris .T. Vat Btren, and Dr. Camak, distinguished horticulturists n Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribun regulariy to our columns. With a rapidly increasing sub c crip‘ion !i c t. the PuV ll*hers hope to be able to have the next volume bcauti fully illustrated. Every Southern man who cultivates a plantation, works a farm or garden, or grows a fee nr flower, will find the Soil of t‘>e South an invaluable companion. N. B—Thecmh system will be rigidly adheted to and in no ca*e will the paper be sent unless the tnonev accompanies the order. We return our thanks to oir suhscribeis for 1852, and hope each one ot them will send us his dollar before the close of this year, ‘flu first number for the new volume will be published by the Ist of January. LOMAX & ELLIS Dec. 1, 185?. Columbus Ga„ Drugs, Medicines, PAINTS AND OILS. r% I AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment everv thing usually kept in a DRUG STO •’ 1\ jAL and will offer inducements to nirchasers that wff’ he satisfactory I have Schiefielier’s extract P< >w dersand 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 he had nl 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 ’easpoonful of the Extract stirred into it, and you have as fine Coffee as can bp made. For sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. FISHING TACKLING. IINES, Hooks, Rods, Flats and Thongs. F<>- _j sale bv R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. WHITE LEAD AND LINSEED OIL. JUST received and for sale by April 23. 1852. R. A. WARE. LAME OIL. WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard Oil. Best quality. For sale bv April 23, 1852 _ R. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23. 1852. L A IV I) It E T II S NEW CROP . JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 2o varie ties in each box. teb. 5, 1552. 6 ts WIN DO W G LASS. A LL sizes usually kept—French and American—by A April 23, 1852. __ R. A. WARE. BLANK BOOKS. TAM now’ receiving a large and complete assortment of rilank Work, of the best quality of Paper and Binding,consisting in pait ol Ledgers, Journals, and Day Books, of various sizes and styles. Also, Cash, Invoice, Letter, Bill Books, Records, &c. &c. J. W PEASE. Dec. 9, 1352. 50_ 0 RIPLEY'S War with Mexico F >rsa!e by A. C. FLF.WELLHN & CO. June IS, 1852. ‘25 IRVING’S Complete Works—uniform edition. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. .Tune 18, 1852. ~5 A BBOTT’S Young Christian, and Way to do Good. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & TO. June 13, 1852. 25 ARTHUR’S History of Georgia, Kentucky and Virgiaii. For sale hv A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18. 1852. 25 PIPER! PAPER!! PAPER!!! JUST received from New-Voik, and lor Side cheap, atthe Ae**ncy of Rock Island Factorv, 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. CUR'I IS, Agent. Columbus, Dec. 18, 1552. 51 lm GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, jn tar rived and for sale at GREENWOOD &. CO’S. GEO. W. WINTER. Dec 23,1352 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 bv A. C. FLEWELLEN &. CO. LAMER HOUSE,” Nortliweu corner of the Public Square, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. r T'HE Subscriber has taken the well known Ho rse JL formerly kept hv Mr. Samuel Curtrisht. in La- Grange, and now offers as a TAVERN'. KEEPER, and from his long experience* he hopes to receive a liberal patronage from the public HIT * R. LAMER. La Grange. May 21, 1852. 21 ts ! SCHOOL BOOKS. THE subscriber is now receiving the la-gest and most complete assortment of School Bor ks ever offered in this market, and is offering them on such terms as to give satisfaction to all who will give him a call. I J. W. PEASE. D*i, 9, 1852. 50 t j kzimo© £\rdid) [rmm Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. ass Instruments. ?• Guitars, Violins, Fiutes, Clarionettcs, Violinccllos, Drums, Arc< riieons, Flutinns, Tn mborines, \1 elorfeons, Fine Italian, German tnd English Violin and Cello Strings, Inns and Pistole, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps and Gun Wads, Osmond grain Gunpow der. t> Alev’s Gold nnri Coin mere in I Pens. Columbus, G/e, Oct 15. 1852.-ts ~U EiN TI7EMEN’S CLOTII! N<i ■EBIISHHG ISTAHISHEIT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, (NEXT BOOK TO HILL AND DAWSONS.) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST a FALL AND WINTER Styles of Clothing - , FsirisisMßigr Good®, &*Sc s> —ALSO— tramfi ™iei m ®MS>SIf ©A®3, MkfISSS v v CLOTHS, CASSLVIEIIES AND VESTINGS, of the latest import,itions, of Frenl; and English s’*vies manufactured, to order and warranted, under the direction of am, mmmmmm m. iiii, who has just-(‘turned from New York and wi 1 bo pleased to accommodate his fitends and all others • hat may call, with such q-nrmerits as e mnot fail to please. Columbus, Oct 9,1852. tw&wT H. F DALEY, MERCHANT TAILOR. ONF. DOOR BELOW GEsNFR & I’EABODY’o DRUG STORE BIBDAiD SITIBllfo @®!LiiaS!lJ3 L@2®!B@ll& —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— FMJL MS) ©@(Q)®©, to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of otlis, figured, blade anti fancy colored French and Englisii Casslmetes j blacic fir. and fancy Silß Velvet Vestings of all shades and colors, vnich i is prepare ito make up in the NEATEST and most FASHION ABLE STYLES. - , V io:i oc> * * * iji ii c ill ia r , iiso aj oi‘ the nml lit* lio.iaolc cities of the (/-tun, makes him confident that hisciforts to please Oin.s wio uiv i ivor ai n >vith aci I, will not he in v tin. lie is only desiro is to have a lair and impartial trial betore the .hlic in I this lie asks, feeling s ire that it wdl be accorded, and once accorded lie fears not the result. In 11 liUo.i i} iu v iri.i t> chitiis, Jis i acresi Cussiiaeres to Drillsenumerated above, be has on hand and is receiving a stock o RE m/ID Y-Jtt,/IDE CLi 0 FHIJYG , i ir -‘ A itvles, lit iii i *ritr p titty. In a wofd he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet ’ 2-jT Gall tnd examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains. oiumlms Oct*8 — tv.tf W3 J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old Hand of H. Middlebrook <Sf Cos.) Two doors above J. Funis €o., Broad street. Columbus, Ga., ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS Heady Made Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, <kc. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods ot J every variety. Every article in this establishment has been purchased this Fall. The garments have been cut by the most experienced and liisliionabie tailors. All sizes of men and boys cau be easily fitted witn Ready made Clothing. Gents lead)-made y’Jw ck i Till A G—lt is impossible to enumerate the different articles of Clothinir for boys and children. LaDSKs’ CLOA KS-A new and elegant article —Ladies Merino and Colton vests, ccc. /~Sr Hats and Capa—Of the best make and latest fashions.^flg CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. „„ .i iiiiusuallv low rales —and in a style not inferioi to any. Every .arinent war -1 e ! : t ire p rcpa ,°, J! l ir C ‘, J'.r'me-t of Cloths CasVmm-s, Vestintrs. Furnishing Goods, &c.. will be four and complete m oSr •ia'dimh? : ami a cSSful examination of all rur goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N it - v deduction oi five per cent, will be made fur Cash, on ah bills not less than teudollais. J as. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe * () -r 27 —twtf PUBLIC Mf.ETiNG. i Ta moet'ngof the citizens of the 4ih district of \ arly count \ \ assembled at their Justice Court Ground on tne A-mh mst.. the follow ng preambl and resolutions were aubmi.ted and Ul u l | this district, and of certain other ad joining districts in this county, and the cunt.es and Raker ami Randolph labor undi r manliest inconvenience on account oi the dl ß* l Tha**'V‘h tiie'ch'izens of the 4‘ti district of Early tv will .W aU honorable exertions to nrm a new c--unly. f- it rn-Tiii'i Resolved, That thecitizens of the 4th,sth and Gh iuri'o 4iv.,h >rd district oi Baker and the Aihhnd , r'o’oh. he otifiert by publication oi these pro c- <•! n h, -ho I -’emi’ '*•>• h Albany Patriot to meet f t- cit zen- o W 4‘b di-tric: of Early at ABN E H DYS N’S, in salt’ district, on the t irii and *** <! a >’ * u April next, to take into coii*uW*r.iliou Uu* mponance aid propriety of firm ing. through the proper auth rities. anew county from ine saicl districts. JOSEPH D. lIARUN, Chairman. A. Dyson. Secretary. January 18. 1853. 3wt2oap. D. B. r HOMP£ON 65: CO , (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson & Cos. TMN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, ail manner J. of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Rooting done to order, substantially and warranted, ov. 43—ts WHITTELSEY & CO. j< OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in their line. Sole agents lor the celebrated Manufacturers |( NUNN'S & CLABKE AND CHICKEHING, | ■ I They keep constantly on hand an assortment of FO iTi Sos their make, with and J J h j J without the Avoliau attachment. T ruj MfiolTTi To their large stock of Sheet Music has | just been added, all the latest publications! from the New York press, both VO LA J. .I* Y/> /.VS TH UJ>IF.NTAIs. j • WATCHES, CLOCKS 4XII JEWELRY- Repaired by a skilful workmaa just arrived from W’pN *^ cw York. All work warranted. Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments repaired in the best style. “HOME INDUSTRY.” JOEL T. SCHTT, I G A R MANUFACTURER, (.? FEIV DOORS J YOUTH OF HALL &. .MOSES.) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia, 4 LAV AYS on hand, at Wholesale and Retail, all desirable A. 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 Ciirars warranted to be such as represented, Columbus, October 2—4 owly 1 MARBLE WORKS, East side Broad St. near the Market House COLUMBUS, GA. HAVE constantly on hand all kinds of Grave Stones Monuments, Tombs and Tablets, oi American, Italian and Irish Marble. Engraving and carving done onstoneinthe best possible manner; and all kinds of Gran ite Work at the shortest notice. JOHN H. MADDEN. P. S.—Plaster ofParisand Cement,always on hand foi ale. Columbus, March 7, 1850. 10 ts Zephyr Worsted, Chenille, Floss Silk, Cutlery, Mantle Vases, Table ornnnmerts of Glass, Porcelain, &c. Watches and Clocks,’ Jewelry, Bridal Prrser.ts, Parte Mommies, Larli* f ? Work Boxes Portable Writing desks Si 1 ver and Plated ft are, Walking Canes, Combs, Brushes, Toilette Soap and Per fumery, Homeopathic Books and Medicines. FILL AND WINTER CLOTHING JOHN SMITH i IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF— READY MADE SLOTHING £ V Ell OFFERED 1N T HIS MAR KE T. It lias been selected with taste and care, and every article ofieitd is warranted \\eil u j f tmisGSij, Mm ©i? ifebs STvmss. THE FOLLOWING EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEADING ARTICLES NOW IX STORE; a* French and Fnglish Black Cloth Dress COATS: VESTS, of various styles anil patterns, including Satin u “ “ “ Frock u Silk, <'loth, Cass, Marseilles, &c. &c. “ “ “ Sack “ f~szi lIATS and OAFS, lrom the best and most sash £**,>*, -ILL Grey and Mixed Sacks, I'r cks r.nd Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New York. Beaver, Mohair, West Had, and Hemely Over Coats ; t'hp fi T hxnhi\t i n Rl-u-k and Fancv Fas< Pants- IHL rUKMMiIMi uepartmet 13 well supplied with %£• • I Ws** 1 * —ALSO— ME&Mt® z3®L,@ r 3sr , je3Eß:n^ri-, TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARTE!’ BAG S, SA! CHFLS, VALISES . Cos Urn rid Silk ■'j; UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a ii CLOI IllftG STORE.” „ Jprl Li 53P*Call and examine my goods before purchasing clse\\heie.~?£3t if? j£F *JLJ dealers supplied on lil eial term v\ Columbus, September 17—twif JOHN SMITH. SOITHEM fllFiffllES. EAGLE COHOK MB WOOL FACT-OIL V 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. d°- r PLAINS, do. do. do do. PINE KNOT do., very heavy, for negro wear. COLL MB US FASHIONS- (Stripes,) very heavy, of a great variety of colors and patterns. ■ lAfiLLbSnS Os any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly kept on hand. COMFORTERS—Of a superior quality, made to order. designed to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and warm, _ . mrr , _ . more economical than blankets. ( BAi uING Suitable for Quilts and Comforters. $ ” WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAjST ? 4 !1 tU ? above g° od , s are made of the best materials, and in the best mannei, and can be lecommended to purcnasers with conlidence. SST” The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favora ole as similar goods can be procured from any market in the world. The attention ox buyers is solicited to them before making their selections elsewhere. Address J. RHODES BROWNE, Agent. , W°°L.—The B M o°. 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- 1 tr . „ ‘ 40 ly LA GRANGE MI3MC~BTORE. W®!L!£§M>lS All! {SSITML , Ju y opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of tne C-ourt House Square, a large and WILL KEEl ’ CONSTANTLY ON Hj!nd, A well STOCK OK MIJSLO—SUCH A Sheet Music, instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c, without BOLLIX ATTACHMENTS, yin “X ‘K .1 C lieus ! American Action, and the LEAF TUR i E-v, patent oi Lnabe, Gaciile vsc Cos., and from many other Factories. Hit ALSO ’ FLA( *f OLET8 > CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCORDIONS, FLUTING* Alusic Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS• Ttr i? English best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All of which wo’ pledge ounefvTto sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. ‘** uul " ei ' tb lo yy- Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled withca-e LIGNOSKI, KENER &, CO P. S. All Pianos sold by us will be kept in order for one year with™* , ’ Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. AH new music received as soon as published ‘ ’ COFPFR AND Sii..hT IRuN AND It? 3ST S THE subscriber, ever grateful for past patronage begs leavetc 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 as follows: Batli Tubs, Shower Baths, with Brass Valve?, Hip Baths do.,Sponged 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 piates, all sizes; Britan nia ware, of all kinds; Spice Boxes; Dressing Cases, Cooking Stoves of various patterns, warrented to perform well. All manner of Tin or sheet Iron, or Copper or Zinc work, done at short notice, on the most favorable terms At l orders lor Tin put up at short notice, on terms to suit thr times. Having in his employ the best Job workman in this country all he aks is to give him a trial. 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 asthe lowest. J. B. HICKS. East side Broad street, near the Market. Columbus, Ga., May 18.1852 wtf NOTICE. A LL persons indebted to the late firm of LOWE &. .SIMMONS, il are roqueted 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 j at Columbus. ’ . My address is Ellerslie, Harris county, Ga. Feb. 19— w&twtlap H. H. LOWE. * SPBIR'G GOOES, 1853. WILLIAM li. KNOEPFEL, 00 William Streef, New York. importer and jobber, IXFREXC/I, GERJLEX EXGLISH AXD DOMESTIC y, rn . , J GOODS. larse rT nd w^lf have received by late arrivals, 2 c-akWii&sisjtL “■ GL ' rma "’ •<* wSS r Su;:s’c?.™L?e,te?' Qi,cen ’” c,oih . A| p“ c * &£? Dri'lh. P ’“ n and lwi"td *Jyl~ '• V imeV'ip’ J £! ie,lf S Fancy Plaid and Figured Mar c’l'ti*:. ‘ ; B . u . ff f I£ t ,lr ed Marseilles; Drab Silk and Linen Coatings, together wnn an extensive assortment of trimmings, and other Goods, suitable for the CLOTHING TRAD! the most tavontole terms. ° r 9 ,10 rt-time buyers, and all who study their ‘‘V _ ’ ’ ca ! an ‘l exa *ninc his stock, before purchasing else* nA < - New York. Januarv 22—4 wiy FL()Uii - ! FLOUR! - I AT VV JNTE R\S PALACE MILLS.’ ! \\ w 'h receive 1 his day, au-1 continue to keep on hand, f> r ’ our customers, a supply of FLO U R from the celebrated Montgomery Mills, until we are able to resume operations. olumhns, pf r 15—twtsf C. T. IJJSI.EE, Agent. J IST RECEIVED FROM NE AND FOR SALE CHEAP. A T Agency of llock Island Factory, a splendid article of E* ’ -L\. gUsh drear, i and Fine I.aid letter paper, unruled. Also French Extra Blue aud White l.etter paper ruled and unruled. G. B. CURTIS, Agent. Columbns, Dec 10-twim