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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, ir. advance . TER M S: One copy, one year, SI 0 r Six copies, one year, 5 O’ Twenty- Five copies, one year, 20 0 One hundred copies, one year, ‘5 0: All subscriptions must commence with the volume. CHAR ACT E R xStTc S. Both the Editors of this Journal are engaged in th. cultivation of the soil of the South. In the Agricultural Department, our list of contribu tors embraces many of the most successful agricultu lists of the South; and each number, for 1 w 53, 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, ha secured the co-operation of Iverson L. Harris J- Van Buren, and Dr. Camak, distinguished horticulturists oi Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribute regularly to our columns. With a rapidly increasing subscription li-t. 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 t'>e South an invaluable companion. N. B.—The ca c h system will be rigidly adheied to. and in no case will the paper be sent unless the rnonev accompanies the order. We return our thanks to on subscribers for 1852, and hope each one of them wil’ send us his dollar before the close of this year. Th first number for the new volume will be published by the Jst of January. LOMAX & ELLIS Dec. 1, 1852. Columbus, Ga.. Drugs, Medicines, PAINTS AND OILS. n I Al\l now receiving a large and fresh assortment of everv thing usually kept in a DRUG STOKE. Ha and will offer inducements to purchasers that will be satisfactory I have SchiefTelier’sextract 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. 1352 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 j sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. WHITE LEAD AND LINSEED OIL JUST received and for sale by April 23. 1352. R. A. WARE. LAMP OIL. WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard Oil. Be-t quality. For sale bv April 23, 1852 R. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23. 1852. LA N D It E T US NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a sow Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 2o varie ties in each box. teb. 5, lfcsL sits WIN DO 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, &t. &e. J. W PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50_tf RIPLEY’S War with Mexico. Forsale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. 25 IRVING’S Complete Works —uniform edition. For saie by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. ; June 18. 2b ABBOTT’S Young Christian, and Way to do Good. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & <’o. June IS, 1352. 25 ARTHUR’S History of Georgia, Kentucky and Virginia. Forsale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1952. 25 PAPER! PAPER!! PAPER!!! I JUST received from New-Y o:k, and for s;.le cheap, ! at the Agency of Rock Island Factory, a splendid 1 article of ENGLISH CREAM and BLUE LAID letter paper, UN R ULED. Also. FRENCH EXTRA SUPERFINE blue and white letter paper, ruled and unruled. G. B. CURTIS, Agent. Columbus, Dec. lf>, 1552. 51 lm GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, ju*t ar rived and for sale at GREENWOOD & CO.’S. GEO. W. WINTER. Dec 23, 1852. 52 ts. BLANK BULLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, for sale bv J. W. PEASE- Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts ARVINE’S ?\loral and Religious Anecdotes. For sale bv A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18,1852. 25 LANIER HOUSE, “ Northwest corner of the Public Square, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. HPHE Subscriber has taken the well known House L formerly kept bv Air. Samuel Curtrisht. in La- Grange, and now offers his service s as a TAVERN KEEPER, and from his long experience, he hopes to receive a liberal patronage from the public R. LAMER. La Grange, May_2l, 1852. 21 ts ~ SCHOOL BOOKS. THE -übscrjher is now receiving the b-geG and mo'l complete g'Sortmem of School Boi k? ever offered in this market, and is offering them on such terms a* to give satisfaction to all who will give him a call. , J. W. PEASE. , Dec. 9, 1852. 50 t KTOll© ARD® wail Broad Street, Columbuss, Ga, ass Instruments. f. Guiinis, Violins, ¥ i tt t r 3, Clarionettes, Violincellos, 1 Drums, Aon* roeons, F! tt tin as, Tamborines, \I elodeons. Fine Italian, German ind English Violin and Cello b rings, Guns and Pistols, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps and Gun Wads, Diamond grain Gunpow der. gley’s Gold :in<! Commercial Pens. Columbus, Gn.,Oct 15. 1852.—ts li EN TL EM EN’S CLOT HING j Clothiear and Merchant Tailor* ! (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. 4| IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST A FALL AMD WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing’ Coeds, fl? —A LSO— pSTRtiriIBISSo (§AIB!PISIf ©AS3, A y~yT¥Ti\ CLOTHS. CASSt.VIEUES AND VES'I ING3. I of the latest importations, of Frek:u and English s’yles -manufactured to order find warranted, under ihe direction of ii, m. mi, who has just ’ etnrned from New Yorf .ml \vi Ibe pleased to-a€BosMnoda.te bis ft tends -d. n]j nfijgra hut may call, with such garments as -innot fail to please. Columbus, Oct 9. IS£2. t w&wf ■■■jwiggimaiaßga.TiT.’SfwUMHHMßHnMOnßSKit in —— ——a————j mumam —g 7^-xr—-.l HE. ¥ . DALE¥, MEK€II AN T TAILOR. IONK DOOR BELOW G ESN Kit & I’EABODY’o DRUG STORE ;©2©!&®aa. HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— &ma. mmm mums, Q to which he solicits the attention of the public. Uj s stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of t>t ’is, lisjuretl, J>lacl-s anil fancy colored French and English Cassimeies; black it and fancy Sills. Velvet Vestings of ail shades and colors, v. ucl) i is nreparel to make up in the NEATEST find most FASHION ABLE STYLES. A ,(>.l ice in c lUiiit, in so ne of toe ajt fmnio t tote cities of the U>i •i, makes him confident that, his efforts to please itlurs iv 11 ,i ■ y favor hi n ivith a o il, will not be in vain, lie is only desiro is to have a tutr and impartial trial before the • blic ui Ids ne asks, feeling sure that it wM! be accorded, and once accorded he fears not the result. In .;-t • vara >i- moths, Otis inc res, Uassitneres t-c Drills enumerated above, tie tins on hand and is receiving a stock o ; READ Y-MsiDE CLOTHING, - j t late-: •: til ,us iperior qn ility. In a wofd he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet ZaC Gail and examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains.^^3 j ’oinmbus Ocl B—twtf ,P* D. WILLIFORD & CO-, j (At the old stand of 11. Middlebrook 4’ Cos.) Two doors above J. Funis <& Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ca., —A RE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE S I'<)CK OF FIRST CLASS iteady >!aile Clothing, Clcdlis, Cassimeres, Vestings, &e. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of every variety. Even article in this establishment has boon 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 ol even i oiu eivable variety and style. CO Y'< CLOTHS IV U—lt is impossible to enumerate the different articles of Clothing tor boys and children. LADIES’ CL.ua Its—a new and elegant article— Ladies’ Silk, Merino and Colton Vests, &c. /HP Hats and Caps—Of the best make and latest fashions. Ml 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- j ranted to give satisfaction. Our assort meat nf Cloths, Cassirares, Vestings. Furnishing Goods, &c., will be foui and complete t in every particular; and a careful examination of all tur goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. 8.--A deduction of five per cent, will be made for Cash, on ah biilsnot less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Old ‘ll —twtf PUBLIC MEETING. j i T a mcetmgof the citizens of the 4th district of Parly county i A assembled at their Justice Court Ground on the 2l);h inst.. the follow mr preambi and resolutions were submi.ted and i unanimously approved I u hei eaß, the citizens of this district, and of certain other nd i joiiiinff districts in tiiis county, and the counties of Raker and Randolph labor under manifest inconvenience on account of the i distance of their count) capitals. r „ , Resolve . That we, the citizens of the 4;h district of Earn county will use all honorable exertions to form anew county. Re it further Resolved, That the citizens oi the 4th, sth and fi hdistricts of Marly, th 3rd district ot Raker, and the ailiand Tthdistrictsof Randolph, be t otifled by publication of these pro ceedings in the 1 imes -v and Bemitd a<i Albany Patriot to meet the citizen* o: th* 4th district of farlv at ABNER DYSi N’S, in said district, on lliethird Saturday in April next, to take into consider.itloti the •mportance at and j rnpneP oi form ing, ihrough the proper anttu rities. anew county from the said districts. ~ JOSEPH D. HARuY, Chairman. A. Hyson. -Secretary. January 18. 1853. 3wt2oap. D. B. r HOMPcON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson & Cos. r IMN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, all manner J. of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to order, substantially and warranted, ov. 43—ts WHITTELSEY & CO. ■i A ( OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods In tbeirliue. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers j: NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHECKERING, (i •; , They keep constantly .on hand an assortment of :• PI ANTO f’O I’ Sos their make, with and , J J m J J without the ZEolian attachment. ~~~~~ |;j tHhiritf To their large stock of Sheet Music has ‘ Xa I been added, ail the latest publications')! || . from the New York press, both V O C A J/}\ AMD IMS Tli UMEMTAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AMI JEWELRY- Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from ; E/\ New York. All work warranted. h-gZ&AjajtS Z'S&“ Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments!'! kirepaired in the best style. “HOME INDUSTRY.” JOEL T. SCOTT, I G A R M AX U F A C T U R E K , I (.■} FEW DOORS WORTH OF HALL & MOSES.) Broad Street, Columlms, Georgia, A IAYAYS on hand, at Wholesale and Retail, all desirable .Tjl. varieties of HAVANA AND AMERICAN CIGARS, which will be sold on low terms. j A liberal discount will be made to those who buy to sell attain. A tjenecous share of the patronasre of the public is respectfully ■ solicited. All dears warranted to be such as represented. Columbus, October 2—4 owly | MARBLE WORKS, East side Broad St. near the Market House COLUMBUS, GA. HAVE constantly on hand all kinds of Grave Stone? Monuments , Tombs and Tablets, of American. Italian and Irish Marble. Engraving and carving done on stone in the best possible manner; and all kinds oi Gran ite Work at the shortest notice. JOHN H. MADDEN. P. S. —Plaster ofParisand Cement, always on hand for ale. Columbus, March 7, 1850. 10 ts Zephyr Worsted, Chenille, Floss Silk, ‘ Cutlery, Mantle Vases, 1 Table ornanments f of Glass, Porcelain, 1 &c. I Watches and Clocks, ’ Jewel r y, Bridal Presents, Parte Monraiee, | Ladies’ Wot k Beu< s Portable Writing cleti.s Silver and Plated VVare, Walking Canes, Combs,Brushes, Toilette Soap and Per fumery, Homeopathic Books and i i Medicines. FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING JOHN SMI T H —TS NOW “RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF 'KESABY MADE CLOTHING EV E R OFFERED 1 N THIS MARK ET. JtJias-tecu selected vOtli taste and caie, and every article oileittl is warranted v iriiiiteiib ASD ©i? iffilS iLAlfiiaiT STn/kSS* TIIF, COLLOWIMG EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEAD IMG ARTICLES MOW LX STORE; French and Fnglish Black Cloth Dress COATS : VESTS, of various styles and patterns, indutlh ** “ “ Frock Siik.’ loth, Cass, Marseilles, &ic. &c. \l't _ “ . “ *-ask “ /“l? lIATS and CAPS, trom the best and most sash iv2 c , , r Ck Jn" dl ’t"?, “ . Ml. tollable .V...uf M |..r)w i.i New York. ‘ Bcavei, Mohair, West End,and liemely Over Coats; _ MI , ~l tnv, Black and Fancy Cass Pants; THE 1 LKMteHING Departmet is well supplied vi*. Grey, Blue and Mixed Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Gloves, Uandkt i cl.:o i vats, Ties, Stocks, Leggings, &c., &c, —ALSO— or? ~bt . a ‘-ti-r ~e-m ~bt , FWYTft TRUMKS, CARPET BAGS , SA7CHEIS , VALISES. Gotten ard Si.k ifefivrrftt LMBuL LLAS, and every other ar tide usual Jy kept in 3 “ CLOTHING STORE.” *v ~ i *mi- : vVt! ! all and examine my goods before purchasing elsev.lieie.*Ot , if li dealers supplied on 111 eral term > Gel umbus, September 17—twif JOHN SMITF C 3 II THIIfII ‘H IT Ilf llTjr-pfIPHI I” nn n EAGLE COTTON MS ‘f e©£ f ACTORT. COLUMBUS, GA. I It is t™hiS?p SIIMENT iSn °T ‘i 1 c S mpl n ete and successful operation, styles o''fr'ottm, ! J v? Jl fP I i , y n i 0 supply tlio Southern demand for the heavier DCTmit I T!J 1 )r °°} en ia V lcs > sc \ far 08 their opacity for production will S THs Sl .n purchasers the following schedule of their Manufae- L ~ “ 1 sdieciule will be altered from time to time, as they add to the variety. 4-4 Sheetings, very heavy and superior. i-S Shirtings, do. do. 7-8 Osnaburgs, do. do. Cotton Yarns, assorted numbers, neatly papered. PhANTT Rb’ CASSIMERE—(Jeans,) colored, Black, Brown, Green, &c. PtNF KNOT L t ’ , da do - do. KinGl ao., very heavy, tor negro wear. COLUMBUS FASHIONS—(Stripes) very heavy, of a great variety of colors - gat • and paaerns. any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly Kept on hand. SORTERS Os a superior quality, made to order. aeaigned to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and wanr I PTTTPvrr ‘ g lb in blankets. hAi 11 -lm(x biutable lor Quilts and Comforters. WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD. All the above goods are made of the best materials and intVWt manner, and can oe recommended to purchasers with confidence/ | , , The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favors as simitar goods can be procured from any market in the world . The attention buyers is solicited to them before making their selections elsewhere. Address ! J. RHODES BROWNE, Agent. WvOL—The E. },i. Cos. are prepared at all times to buy Wool Thev will i a TeZTb' Plantera 0,1 Shares ’ ° r at a sti P ulated phee per yard. ‘ ‘'’ ; I —LI io i y I>A GIIANGE musiW^store. j WIMI MB Hi i ’ ii k T!lornton ; S RoCk ? aMin & ° thG West side of *“ e a louse Square, a large and nmmuE liijiii sT©n e ” E WILL KEK ” C “ !WmW °* **. A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC-SUCH V Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c, ’ with and without /EOTJ A\ r \TT \PNU TA TE iTWrH DOLCE CAMPAXOS, Hews- Ulrica h ff 1 A lllJlEx^lS, •NER, patent of Knabe, GacWc & Cos., and ly TDR ’ fill ALSO ’ ter flageolets, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS Music Boxes, of various sizes, and well selecied Brass iustruicifls L , UTI f °*> English best, strings lor MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all i■ a \u |'ANOS , Italian, Roman sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South °’ wh “ h “-elves to S ’ TeaCherS “ Ua Schoo,S ’ “Wfcd at .he lowest rates, and all orders filled withca-e P. S. AH Pianos sot,, by wlll be KENER & CO. DuabiHty guaranyed by Factors and by u. Ail wA.-l. reeeivA Zoonts ’S£h3f“°" t : ’ COPPER AND SHEET IRON AND THE subscriber, over “rateful for pael patronage begs leave tc inform his friends and the public that he has one of the lapses! I assortments of Tin Ware and Housekeeping articles ever offered ; in this market: consisting as follows: bath Tubs, Shower Baths i with Brass Valves, Hip Baths do., Sponged Pyramid cake and j ornamental moulds; Jelly moulds: coffee Filterers; do. Biggins; do l large and small Urns; Knife Trays; do. Washers, anew article: | Brooms, Cocoa Dippers; Pie and Dessert plates, all sizes; Britan- I nia ware, of all kinds; Spice Boxes; Dressing Cases. Cookin'’ Stoves of various patterns, ivarrented to perform well. ’ All manner of Tin 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 th< times. Having in his employ the best Job workman in this countn all he a >ks 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 as the lowest. „ j. is. HICKS. ! , East snde Broad street, near the Market i Columbus, Ga.,May 18.185-2 Wil - j ‘ i NOTICE. 4 LL persons indebted to the late firm of LOWE & SIMMONS are requeued to come forward and settle, or make sa: tory arrangements, or the notes will be placed in the hinds of collecting office s. The notes may be found in the Agency of the A/echanics Bank at Columbus. ‘ * | My address is Ellerslie, Harris county, Ga. Feb. 19—w&twtlap H.H. LOWE. * 1853. SPRING GOOES, i 85 3,’ W ILLIAM 11. KNOEPFFL 99 William Street, New York?’ I>IPORT ER AND JOBBER i .SoMsnc : I M. arrival!?, . i j Cloths, of all grades and style- German, English and French : ‘ Worsted (Silinist’c^shmenim. 0 * Queeli ’ s Aipacca ami seilius; While and Biifr ‘il? 6118 . Fancy Plaid and Figured Mar m^Ua^nb^t^rmif b,e 5tU INC TRADL, the inh'resu'wfifcaH^ s , hort ' ti^ne bn) r ers, and all who study their where 1 an^ T exa mine his stock, before purchasing eL-e ----! -—W_ York, .tnininn | ... FLO UK ! FLOUR! .-A 1 ’ 1 N T E R ’ S !’ A LA C E Jl I LI, S! \X7 r E will receive this day, and continue to keep om hand, fer customers, a supply of F L OU R from the celebrated .ioiigornery Mills, until yve are able to resume operations C?_ lnmhg . I),e LW-ivlf a_T. INSLFE Agent. JLST RECEIVED FROM NEW YORK AND FOR SALE CHEAP . A T Agency of Rock Island Factory, a splendid article of Eh - I jjT*- Cream and Blue Lai;! letter paper, unruled. Also j French Extra Superfine Blue and White Letter paper ruled and I unruled. G. B. CURTIS, Agent. Columbus, DeclO-twlm