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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 the Month at the low rate of One Dollar a year, in advance. TER M S: One Copy, one year, SI 00 Six Copies, one year, 500 Twenty-Five copies, one year, 20 00 One hundred copies, one year 00 All subscriptions must commence with the volumO J CHARACTERISTICS. Both the Editors of this Journal are engaged in the cultivation of the soil of the South. In the Agricultural Department, our list ol contribu tors embraces many of the most successful agricultu rists of the South; and each number, for 1853, will contain a contribution from one ol 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 ot Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribute regularly to our columns. With a rapidly increasing subscription list, the t üb-* Ushers 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 oi dower, 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 out subscribers for 1852, and hope each one ol 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. ~ A __ 0 r LOMAX & ELLIS Dec. 1, 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 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. ~clfo I C E “c IGARS. 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. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23,1852. _ LAND RET ITS 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_tf 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. .T. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts 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 ot Roek 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, Dee. 10, 1852. 51 lm GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, just ar rived and for sale at GREENWOOD & CO.’S. GEO. W. WINTER. Dee. 23,1852. 52 ts. BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, for safe by ’ J. W. PEASE” Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts 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 ts SCHOOL BOOKS. r l''HE subscriber is now receivingthe largest and most jL complete assortment of School Bo< 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. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50 t FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING JO H N S IYII T B | —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF— READY MADE CLOTHING ; EVE It O FFER E D 1 A 7 'll! S MAR K E 7 '. It lias been selected with taste and care, and every article offered is warranted well made, | IrlßiSiSia* AEHD ®i? Mil iLMfISIi 1 SWiLiS* ‘ ’ 1 THE FO I. A O fCtXG EMBRACES A EE 1C OE THE I.EALHXG ARTICLES XV H IX STORE: t French and Finnish Black (.'loth Dress COATS: j VEBTS, of various styles and patterns, including £al in u ‘ “ “ Frock “ f Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, &c. &c. “ - “ “ Sack “ /~>i HATS and CAPS, from the best and most lash tgjgg& Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ j LM ionable Manufactories in New York. “ Cm '"- VOV ' rCO!,, * : THBroraiMllSO Departmetis -H -ppUed wUb Grey, Blue amt Mixed •> | —ALSO— TRAVF.LJAXCt TItUXKS , CARPET BAGS, SATCHELS, CAUSES , Cotton and Silk ittul UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STORE.” r y elrrl and examine my goods before purchasing else w hot gJgF’Country dealers supplied on lit oral term / x Columbus, September 17—twtf , JOHN SMITH. UE N T LJEM EICS~C LO T HING FIIIISIIIC ESTAILISIIRKT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, {NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST A FALL, AND WINTER Styles of Clothing-, Furnishing Goods, —ALSO— ■EgalFlßllffliaa, ©AIBtDg'S’ WAiLOSIgB & BllQllßntmfUlUAgt.. . aftlAWl CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, W of the latest importations, oi French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted, under the direction of mm, m. wwmm* who has just returned from New York, anti 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. ) —— ; i tw&wif ME R CM ANT ‘ T AIE OR. ONE DOOR BELOW GESNER & PKABODY’o DRUG STORE ©&©&© SmiliTi, ©©MifflSlS* ;®S©lE©oi\.> —HAS JIJST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— IFAILL (fiKOXS)®^ SrA atks, figured, black and fancy colored French and Eaglfsh Cassiiueres; black nJjL and fancy SilK Velvet “Vestings of all sliades and colors, which 1) is prepared to makeup in the NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STY LEV. Alon experience in cutting, iu some of the most fashionable cities of the Union, makes him confident that his efforts to please all thus who may favor him with a cad, will not lie 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 (‘numerated above, he bason hand and is receiving a tocko READY-MADE CLOTHING, h latestityles, and ofsuperior quality, hi a wold lie has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet - 0 Ualland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains, .git Columbus Oct8—twtf COHOH MU WOOL lACTOftY, 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 Manufactures. 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’ CASS [MERE—(Jeans,) colored, Black, Brown, Green, &c. 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 and patterns. MATTRESSES —Os any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly kept on hand. .‘‘ IMPORTERS—Of a superior quality, made to order. do. designed to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and warm, more economical than blankets. RATTING —Suitable for Quilts and Comforters. WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD. All the above goods are made of the best materials, and in the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. SdlU” The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favorable 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 lor Planters on shares, or at a stipulated price per vard. September 30, 1852* 10 ly J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of H. Middlebrook 4* Cos .) , r „,„ a ij OV e j Ennis & Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ea„ -ARF NoV RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS _ Heady Made Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, *fcc. Gentlemen s urnislinig Goods of J every variety* am&ss CMdre “ / S’Hats and Capa—Of the best make ami latest CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. We are prepared to makeup Clothing at unusually low rates—and in a style not interim to any. Every eminent war ranted to give 1 satisfaction. Our assortment ofCloths, Cassimres, \ estmgs, Furnishing l.oods, &c., wdl be tom,a complete Ineverv particular; and a careful examination of all our goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. 15.— A deduction of five per cent, will be made for Fashion all bills not les- than ti n dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf gw®d© ma® \?mm ©¥@®i a Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. I- . . ;rZeohvr Worsted. rass Instruments. |f £ J ’ j !1 WHITTELSBY Sc CO. Zl'suk, Violins, * pj utoß 1 | OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods 111 ! Cutlery, I I their line. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers M Mantle Vases. Ciarionettes, > ! 0 ;\i - Violincellos, NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, of'Glass“p””,™C Drums, —, They keep constantly 011 hand an assortment of &e. Accordeons, PIANO FORTES of their make, with and <| Watches and Clocks, Flu tinas, j !1/ U H \l !/ without the Pollan attachment. Jewelry, Tamborims, PlirVi Mclodeons, - w just been added, all the latest publications \ Parte Monnaies, Fine Italian, German from the New York press, botli VOCAL’- Ladies’Work Boxes and English Violin and AND INSTRUMENTAL. Portable Writing desks Cello Strings, I Silver and Plated Ware, Guns and Pistols, WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. Walking caa.., Powder Flasks, Combs,Brushes, i ,coo Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from m .. Shot Pouches, Ok 4 . Toilette Soap and Per (j /■% IS ew \ork. All work warranted. 1 Caps an un as, Pianos timed and repaired, and all instruments ! fumery, Diamond grain Gunpow- repaired in the best style. !(’ Homeopathic Books and cr * i _ .... Medicines. B.-igley’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga.,Oet 15, 1852.-If “LA GRANGE MUSIC STORE. mi© wm Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and WE will keep constantly on hand, a well selected stock of MUSIC —SUCII A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &e. &c. PIMOS, with anil without TOLIAN ATTACHMENTS, U iTP DOLCE CAMPANOS, Mews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER, patent of Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories. |1& ALSO, HP FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DEUMi, BANJOS, ACCOEBEONS, FLUTTNOS, Music Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS : Italian Roman R,,<d;.|. 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, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders tilled with cae ITALIAN,oId Cremona Violins, Celia'strings, Pistols,Colt's Revolvers, and all other kinds, Powder Flask.-, Percussion Caps, Port Mon ins, Ladies’ Cards and Dressing Cases, Portable writing desks, Walking Canes, with gold and silver heads, French Baskets and Boxes, latest styles. Large assortment of Stationery. LIGNOSKI, KENJER &, CO. F. S. All Pianos sold By us will be kept in order lor one year, without cliarg. Dura bility guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11, 1852. r “HOME INDUSTRY.” JOEL T. SCOTT, I G A K M A N U F ACTURKR, (A FEW DOORS NORTH OF HALL & MOSES.) Broad Street, Cofumlbiis, Georgia, ALWAYS Oil hand, at Wholesale and Retail, all desirable . varieties of HAVANA AND AMERICAN CIGARS, l which will be sold on low terms. i A liberal discount will be made t 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 MARBLE WORKS, East side Broad St. near the Market House COLUMBUS, GA. HAVE constantly on hand all kinds of Grace Stones Monuments, Tombs and Tablets, of American, Italian and Irish Marble. Engraving and carving done on stonein the best possible manner; and all kinds ofGran i ite Work at the shortest notice. i JOHN H. MADDEN, j F. S.—Plaster ofParisand Cement ,always on hand for i sale. Columbus, March 1, 1850. 10 ts D. B. THOMPSON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART.)- Below Hill, Dawson & Cos. TIN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, ail manner of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to order, substantially and warranted. Nov. 2 iA—tf NOTICE. AI,L 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 he found in the Agency of the .Mechanics Bank of Columbus. My address is Eflerslie, Harris county, Ga. Feb. 19—w&twtlap __ 11.11, LOWE. PUBLIC MEETING. VT a meeting of the citizens of the 4?h 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 ol certain other ad joining districts in this county, and the counties of Baker and Randolph labor under manifest inconvenience on account of the distance of their county capitals. Resolver, That we, the citizens of the 4th district of Early j county, will use all honorable exertions to form anew county. Beit further Resolver, That the citizens ol'the 4tb,sih and j fiih districts of Early, th 3rd district of Baker, and the sth and j 7th districts of Randolph, be notified by publication of these pro- i ceedings in the Times and Sentinel and Albany Patriot to meet j the citizens of the 4th district of Early at ABX E R DYS( NS , in said district, on the third Saturday in April next, j to take into consideration the importance and propriety of form- j ing, through the proper authorities, anew county from the said i districts. JOSEPH I). HARDY. Chairman. A. Dyson. Secretary. January 18, 1853. 3wt2oap. FOR. RENT. A commodious ami pleasant sleeping room in Winter's Build- j ing over Music Store of Whittelsey &- Cos. Apply to Columbus, Dec3 —ts WHITTELSEY & CO. Avery’s Sewing Machines. Price Only $25 !! Patented October 19, 1852. j machine is acknowledged, by all who have used it, to be A superior to that of any other Sewing Machine ever invent ! et h f° r its simplicity, compactness, the beauty and strength of its I stitch and its cheapness. It weighs about 25 lbs., and costs only I from $25 to fs3o. It will work, neatly with the smallest thread, j the finest muslin, cambric or silk, as well as linen, woolen and ! cotton goods, and all kinds of leather. It is so simple, that a j child of 10 years of age can understand and work it rapidly, with ! out any danger of its getting out of order, and can do the work of more than 20 seamstresses much better m every respect than it can be done by hand. The stitches are independent of each other—so mucli so, that if every other stitch is cut, the seam still holds good and strong. It is unlike and much better than any j other sewing machine ever invented. This machine is peculiar ly adapted to family and plantation use, as it does all kinds ol sewing, and when known will be generally introduced into fami lies and plantations. The Avery Hewing Machine Company have perfected their ar rangements for manufacturing on the largest scale, and will sup ply any number of machines at the shortest notice. Orders ad dressed to CHARLES N ETTLLTON, 251 Broadway, New York, will receive prompt attention. January If, 1853 l Omis 1853. SPRING GOODS, TsEsT WILLIAM li. KNOEPFEL, ‘J‘J William Street, New York. IMPORTER AND JOBBER, IN FRENC H, HERMAN, ENGLISH AND DOMESTIC GOODS. For Tailors and Clothiers, have received by late arrivals, a large and well selected stock in German, English and French Cloths, of all grades and styles. Mohair Coatings, Drap D’Ete, Queen’s Cloth, Alpacca and Worsted Coatings, Cashmerette. Mixed and Clouded Zephyr Cloth, plain andtwilhd. Fancy French and Barnsley Drills. Brown and Yellow Linens, Fancy Plaid and Figured Mar se.lies ; \\ lute and Buff Figured Marseilles; Drab Silk and Linen Coatings, together with an extensive assortment of TRIMMINGS, and other Goods, suitable for the CLOTHING TRADE , _ the most favorable terms. Particular cash or short-time buyers, and all who study thei interests, will call and examine his stock, before purchasing else where. New York, January 22—4wly | United States Mail Line. From Columbus, to Clmnncnuggee, and Union Springs, Ala., Y ia Lamington,Sand Fort, Ucliee, C reek .Slant!, Hernando, Euon, and .Stewart’s Mills. THE undersigned is now prepared to carry 73fc^gs- : j,passengers on I his line; he therefore hope- to t>e lavored with a good share of the public patronage. This line intersects, at Chunnenuggee, the line to Montgomery, via Tus kegee, .via.; also, the one to Eufaula, via Clayton, Ala. SCHEDULE: Leave Columbus Tuesday, Thuisday and Saturday 7 A. 31., arrive at Chunnenuggee next days, at noon. Leave Chunnenuggee Tuesday and Thursday at noon, and Mondays at 3 o’clock a. in., and arrive at Columbus Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 p. in. A. HAYGOOD, Contractor. B3P Btage Office at “Oglethorpe House.” Connecting with the mail train of cars on Muscogee Railroad for Macon, Savannah and Charleston, and all intermediate points. Relative distances from this route: Warrior Stand is four miles from Hernando ; Five Points is seven miles from Enon; Ridgely is two miles fru.ui Chunnenuggee ; Aberfoil is eight miles from Chunnenuggee; and Missouri, Pike county, is eigh- - teen miles from Chunnenuggee. Carriages reserved anti read) at any trip for the use of families. T. C. PRIDGEN, Agent. Jan. 11,185:1. l 12m