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The Soil of the South For 1853. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, Devoted to Agriculture, Horticulture, and the General Planting Interest? of the South. JAMES M. CHAMBERS, Agricultural Editor. CHARLES A. PEABODY, Horticultural Editor. Published at Columbus, Georgia, on the First of the Month at the low rate of One Dollar a year, in advance. TERM S: One Copy, one year, §1 00 Six Copies, one year, 500 Twenty-Five copies, one year, 29 00 One hundred copies, one year, 75 00 All subscriptions must commence with the volumO CHARACTERISTICS. Both the Editors of this Journal are engaged in the cultivation of the soil pf 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. 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 J AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment of every thing usually kept in a DRUG STORE, Ha and will offer inducements to purchasers that will 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 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. LA M P OIL. WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard Oil. Best quality. For sale by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. I7*OR sale by R. A. WARE. ? April 23, 1852. L A N ft It E T II S (g&lMiSffi] ©SUB®.. NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. teb. 5, 1852. 6 tt WINDO 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, &,c. &c. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9,1852. 50 tt KIPLEY’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 bv A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. 25 PAPER! PAPER!! PAPER!!! JUST received from New-York, and lor 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 bv A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18,1852. 25 LANIER BOISE. Northwest corner of the Public Square, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. THE Subscriber has akeif the well known House formerly kept bv Mr Stmuel Cintright, in La ir^Sv e Ao nd no f v . ofl fc rs his services as a TAVERN KEEPER, and from his long- experience, he hopes to receive a libera! patronage fro ti the public. R. LANIER. L* Grange, May 21, 21 ts 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 offered is warranted well made, gT&!Sia<, AE© ©i? fills ik&fSSTT SfWSS3o TJiF.ro 1. I. O WIMG EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEAD IMG ARTICLES MOW JM STORE: t French and Fnglish Black Cloth Dress COATS : j VESTS, of various styles and patterns, including Satin o “ “ “ Frock “ I Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, Ac. Ac. u “ “ “ Sack “ / jgj HATS and CAPS, from the best and most sash e&E&k Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ wgf- ionable Manufactories in New York. ISHIa KHckSi.d'Sil’vT'ai Pams”' 1 “° mCly °* Cr C< ““ : THE FURNISH INC Depnrtmet Is well supplied with —ALSO— ,.i r -... TRAVE T.J. IMG TRUMKS , CARPET RAG S, SATCHELS, VAJ.ISF.S , Cotton and Silk fcjjij J J UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STOKE.” £ \... g -TH Ljßjgrcall and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhetc.-'&it jgf 1 ITU 1 dealers supplied on lil eral term Col umbus, September 17—twtf JOHN SMITH. GENTLEMEN’S “C LOTHING FIIIISIII6 ESTIIHSIIIIT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, „ (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. UU IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST • a FALL A I4D WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing Goods, —ALSO— fggCTJfIMIKSii (MIBIPSf tfMJISBS & MlßlfttßfLlUAia,. , JISWVI CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS. of the latest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted under the direction of ii, m. mmmm, 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. ‘ Jw&wtf H. iK, DALEY, MERC HA N T TAILOR. ONE DOOR BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE ©MIA© STnßUßtfo ©©iLiUSiSj, —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— IFm.IL AKP MOOTIG^ . a to which he solicits the attention of the public. Ilia stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of Iri olhs, iigiired, black Riitl fancy colored French and. English Cassimeres; black —ll.iL. and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings o£ all shades and colors, which h is prepared to makeup in the NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES. Alon experience in cutting, in some of the most fashionable cities of the Union, makes him confident that his efforts io please allthos who may favor him with a caJ, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a lair and impartial trial before the public md this lie asks, feeling sure that it wdlbe accorded, and once accorded lie fears not the result. In audition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres A Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and is receiving a took o READ IP-MADE CL O THING, h lateststyles, and ofauperior quality. In a wold he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet Calland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains. flrH Columbus Oct8 —twtf J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of 11. Middlebrook 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, *&c. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of every variety . Every 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 to enumerate the different articles of Clothing for boy. and children. LADIES’ CLOAKS—A new and elegant article—Ladies’Silk, Merino and Cotton Vests, Ac. jf Hats and Cap3—Of the best make and latest fashions. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. IVe areprepared to makeup Clothing at unusually low rates—and in a style not inferior to any. Every garment war ranted to give satisfaction. Onr assortment of Cloths, Cassimres, Vestings, Furnishing Goods, Ac., will he found complete in every particular; and a careful examination of all our goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. IL—A deduction of five per cent, will be made for Cushion ah bills not less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf 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 joiningdistricts in this county, and the counties of Baker and Randolph labor under manifest inconvenience on account of the distance of their county capitals. . Resolve u. That we, the citizens of the 4th district ol Early countv will use all honorable exertions to form anew county. Be it further Resolved, That the citizens of the 4th,sth and 6th 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 the citizens of the 4th district of Early at ABNER DYSON’S. in said district, on the tliirct Saturday in April next, to take into consideration the importance and propriety of torm ing, through the proper authorities, anew county trom the said districts. JOSEPH D. II AUDI, Chairman. A. Dyson.’ Secretary. January 18. 1853. * 3wt2oap. D. B. THOMPSON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson die Cos. TIN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, all manner ot Gutters, Pipiug, Conductors and Rooting done to order, substantially ana warranted. Nov. f 48—ti “HOME INDUSTRY.” JOEL T. SCOTT, IOARMANUFACTURER, j (A FEW DOORS MOUTH OF HALL A MOSES.) j Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia, \ LWAYS on hand, at Wholesale and Retail, alt desirable varieties of HAVANA VM) 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 j solicited. All Cigars 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 o t Grave Stones Monuments, Tombs and 7'allets, of American, Italian and Irish Marble. Engraving and carving done on stonein the best possible manner; and al 1 kinds ofGran ite Work at the shortest notice. JOHN 11. MADDEN, i P. B.—Plaster ofParis and Cement, always on hand for j sale. Columbus, March 7,1850. 10 ts mmm ard® % <£o ~ Broad Street, Columbus, Ga, .... .. •.. .•.• • —T-\~—Zephyr Worsted, j rass Instruments. V \{\ Chenille, i WHITTELSEY & CO. fi„.„ siik. ’ sj OFFER for sale aw assortment of new aud elegant goods In ‘ Cutlery, ** U C *’ theirline. Sole ageuts for the celebrated Manufacturers Mantle Vases, Clarionettes, Tahl- nrn an . Violincellos, NUNN’S & CLAHKE AND CHICKERING,; of G1 °'’ Drums, jaflfcsa, They keep constantly on hand an assortment of &c. \ccordeons. ;;j SiHHpjp||PIANO FORTES of their make, with andj< Watches and Clocks, ’ * Wjmj U without the ASolinn attachment. Jewelry, Hutinas, .. Tamborines, I To their lar S e btock of Sheet Mvbic has ; Bridal Presents, Melodeons HlNttUnVriP | just been added, all the latest publications Parte Monnaiea, ’ Fine Italian, German from the New Yorb I >re6 *’ lx>th V 0 CAJ ‘ ! Ladies’ Work Boxes and English Violin and |; IXSTR UMF.XTAL. I’ Portable Writing desks Cello Siring., li! i Silver end Plated Ware, Guns and Pistole, k! WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY- Si Walking Canee, Powder Flasks Combe,Brushes, , ’ !(] goo Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from ! c}, n f Pniirhpfi 1/ _ . s I o*lCtt<s feOßp find Per . Shot i oucncs, jf! New York. All work warranted. f _ v Caps and Gun Wads, Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments,/j lumery, Diamond grain Gunpow- jj! rep ai re<linthe best style. ‘ Homeopathic Books and der. If’ _ c -—— _ - Medicines. Barley’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga.,Oct 15, 1852.-ts SIUTIEM IAMFACTUIK. EAGLE COHOS Mm mm iactom, COLUMBUS, GA. THIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in complete and successful operation. It is tlie 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. Brown. Green, &e. do. do do. egTO wea r. v heavy. oi ;< grear variety of* colors e m s. ■-1 1 1 to order, and a supply constant:’ made to order. lor negroes, heavy and warm. an blankets, fort-era. iX<; Till!kTvJi. ‘ tiie best materials, and in the best sers w ith confidence. sell there goods on terms as favora ui'H-f:-t-f r,\'the vorld . The attention elsewhere. I 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 l-A (.RAMJi: >H NIC STORK. wsE&BUMias as© gynm. Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and FASHIONABLE MUSIS STORE. WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC —SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c. &c. afiSteff PIANOS, with and without jEOLIAN ATTACHMENTS, FTirT* 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, 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. 2EgF* Dealers, Teachers and .Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with ca*e LIGNOSKI, KENER &, CO. F. S. All Pianos sold by us will l>ej. kept in order for one year, without cha Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11. 1852. ‘ 46 u - P. & J. DeCORDOVA’S TEXAS LAND AGENCY. AUSTIN AND HOUSTON. THE subscriber would inform the heirs of those who fell with Fannin, Ward and Travis, that the Legislature has made ample provisions for them in gratitude for the bravery of their ancestors. Full information can be had by addressing as above at Austin and Houston, Texas. We referlo Gov P. H. BELL, Lt Gov J. W. HENDERSON, | T v Hon THOf S DUVAL, Sec’ry of State, f leXa '* Hon J. B. SHAW, Comptroller. j Qec 7—w3m D. S. IIOLT, Georgia. ‘~“ ‘ ‘ ! TO CAPITALISTS! THE subscriber desiring lo remove West, offers for sale his j interest, Onk Fourth <>t an IRON FOUNDERY. The Foundery is situated in Greene county, Alabama, at out six teen miles from Boiling Springs. There is plenty of (>RE, which is pronounced by those who know, to be of the first quality.— The Foundery has been in successful operation for two years; makes the FINEST CJJSTINOS, which have so far. and al ways will MEET WITH READY SALE. There is also now in course of construction a set of EX TEN SITE .MIJsLS, one fourth of which I also will sell, and which are located within halfa mile of the Iron Works : healthy loca tion, good water, &c., &c. A man with Capital and Energy could make a fortune therte For further particulars, address the subscriber at Orion Post fflce, Alabama. 8. It. IBBF.LL. February 2—w3t FANCY GROCERY STORE. ’ C. OGLETIiEE, Oglethorpe Street, opposite Kentucky House. WOULD say to his friends, that he has just received a . A n &,?^SP n " t of FAMILY GROCERIES FOR IHE CIIY TRADE, which he would be much pleased to have his friends to call and see for themselves, i The following comprise a part of his stock, viz.: Cod l fish, dried aud pickled Salmon, dried Holleburt, pickled Shad, No. 1,2, & 3 Mackerel, No. 1& 2 Kits, Mess Perk, Beans, Irish Potatoes, Rice, Buckwheat Hour, fine St. Louis Flour, Butter, Cheese, Java and Rio Coffee, fine y eas, Raisins, dried Figs, Preserves, Pickels, Catsup, Yea Powders, Cranberries, dried Apples and Peaches, fine chew ing Tobacco, Powder and Snot, Mustard, Onions, Table bait, and many other articles too tedious to mention. Just received, a Fresh supply of Family Groceries, ana a fine lot of Brandy, Wines, Champaign, Cider and Whis key, and a fine lot of Cigars. Dec. 16, 1852. 51 3m NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of LOWE & SIMMONS* are requested to come forward and settle, or make satistac* tory arrangements, or the notes will be placed in the hands oi collecting officers. . The notes may be found in the Agency of the .l/ecbaiucs Ban qf Columbus. My address is KJlerstie, Harris county, Ga. Feb. 19—wktwtlap H.H. I.OVVE.