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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. TERM S: One Copy, one year, $1 00 Six Copies, one year, s<>o Twenty-Five copies, one year, 20 00 One hundred copies, one year, •'> 00 All subscriptions must commence icith the rolumO 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 of the most distinguish ed scientific agriculturists in the United States. In the Horticultural Department, Mr. Charles A. Peabody, who has attained unrivailed excellence, ha? secured the co-operation of Iverson L. Harris, J. Van Buren, and Dr. Camak, distinguished horticulturist's 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 AN D OIL S. 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 Schieffel ier’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. r T\HE finest selection of HAVANA CIGARS that X 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 WARE. EXTRACT OF COFFEI 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 safe by April 23, 1852. It. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by 11. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. LANDR E T II S (S&IMbEH] SSESUD©. 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 U 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. J. 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 bv A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. 25 PAPER! PAPER!! PAPER!!! JUST received from New-York, and for 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 S. * ViMlilt HOUSE, of the Public Square, til- *"-E, GEORGIA. _ .—no! • ie known House NOltuVfftSt u uel Curtright, in La _ i ‘’ as a ’PAVERN- U GHAE ce, he hopes to *. NIEE ; ~a , v emioOL BOOKS. r as t 0 lul 1 Q \852. FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING JOHN SMI T H —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF— READY MADE CLOTHING EV E R OFFK RE D l A Tli l S MAIiK ET. ft has been selected with taste and rare, and every article offered is warranted well made* tfTBSiSLL AS© ®i? IFiiM ILAlfil&lf gITTOSS* I TJf ErOLLQ fVIJCG EMBRACES A FEW OF THE J.EAIJI.YO ARTWJ.ES .VOW GY STORE: t French and Fnglish Black Cloth Dress COATS : VESTS, of various styles and patterns, including Satin “ “ “ Frock “ Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, &c. tec. “ *• “ “ Sack “ j~t ; HATS and CAPS, from the best and most fasti ggUgh Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts jJg ionable Manufactories in New York. S H ' ma,,,,WCOM ' ; I THE FUBNISHLW Depart™. U w.l, .uppljed jHf Grey, Blue and Mixed Shirts, Drawers. Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cra vats. Ties,Stocks, Leggings, &c.., &c, —At.SO — TRAVELLING TRUN-KS, CARPET BAGS , SATCHELS , VAJ.ISF.S. Cotton and Silk L , H UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STOKE.” r y^ J Klbltl and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhete.l£& ‘Mf j-J.JLJ-J 23?“ Country dealers supplied on 111 eml term / x Col umbus, September 17— twtf JOHN SMITH. (j ENTLEMEN’S clothing FtUISIIE ESTABLISiaiIT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, {NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. -|| IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH TIIE LATEST B FALL AIM WINTER styles of Clothing, Furnishing Goods, n ®r<SZ3o gg| —ALSO— JapaatTßUlMaft iAIBIW IMSSS* WAiLUSSa €% IMMEIiLIkAS*.. , CLOTHS, CASS IMF, RES AND VESTINGS, of the latest iitijiji lrttiuMs, ol PiiENt'ti anti English styles inainifucturcd to order and warranted, under the direction of mm * mill ii. m who has just relumed from New York, and will be pleased to accommodate Ids friends aiul all others that may call, with such garments as cannot fail to pietist*. Columbus, Oct 9,1852. ‘ , - MElt€li AN T TAI I. O li. ON K DOOR BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’o DRUG STORE ©IB® A© STIBIUM ®©iL3ili!iiißi3Sii> ;®B®IB®IIA. —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF IpALIL Mil® MOW®® ©(o)(q)[d)^ 9 pv to which he solicits the attention of the public. llis stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of ofcit-i, flgnretl, black amt fancy colored French and English Cassimcres; black -iUL. and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings o€ all sliatles and colors, which ii j.s prepared t> makeup in the* NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES. Alon experience in catting, in some of the most fashionable cities of the Union, makes him confident that his efforts to please allthos who may favor him with aca l, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a fair and impartial trial before the public iml this he asks, feeling sure that it wMI be accorded, and once accorded lie fears not the result. Inao.iitioii to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimcres lc Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and is receiving a tocko ill'j.'H) Y-MJIDE CL O THIJYG, h latest Myles, and of superior quality, in a word he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet Calland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains. ~^9 Columbus Oct8 —twtf OTTIfPTiTMFUPfPP* oil ti Mi mis lililil II i Jib ill It Jap. * EAGLE COTTOK AND WOOL FACTORY, COLUMBUS, GA. THIS ESTABLISHMENT 1 is now in complete anti successful operation. It is the olivet 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’ CASSIMERE—(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. A'MFORTERS —Os a superior quality, made to order. do. designed to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and warm, more economical than blankets. BATTlNG—Suitable for Quilts and Comforters. j WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD. All the above goods are made of the best materials, and in the best manner, and can he recommended to purchasers with confidence.* The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favorable as similar goods can be procured from any marled m the icorhl. The attention of buyers ” solicited to them before making their selections elsewhere. Address J. RHODES BROWNE, Age*t. *Mj.—The E. M. Cos. are prepared at all times to buy Vi 001. They will also urn. it for Planters on shares, or at a stipulated price per Yard. tti^X 1852 - 10 u 1 September 30, A. .4$ aa\a swate swa, J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (A/ the old stand of //. Middlehrook ijf Cos.) Two doors above J. Ennis & Cos, Broad street, Columbus, Ga., ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK 0F FIRST CLASS Ready Wade Clothing, Cloths, tec. Gentlemen s l< urmshing Goods 0 f _ . • , • „.■ has been imrchased this Fall. The garments have been cut by the most experience <**">’ “*0 “ i,h RM<ly m " d <■•’ASS lUs'iinlwssible toeniimrnite the different articles of Ctot/iin? for hoys and children. E ADIES’CGOAKS-A new and elegant article-Ladies’ Silk, Mer.no and Cotton Vests, Sec Hats and Caps—Of the best make ami latest fasliions.|gi|| CLOTHING- MADE TO OHDER. IVe areDrepared to makeup Clothing at unusually low rates-and in a style not inferior to any. Every garment war ranted to give satisfaction. Our assortment of Cloths, Cassimres, Vestings, I urnishing Goods, be 1011 *• <1 complete in even particular: and a careful examination of all our goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. }{.—A deduction of live per cent, will be made for Cushion ah billsnot less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oct 27—twtf __ GW©[|© [FWJ©¥ Broad Street, Columbus, Ga rass Instruments. %■>: i > Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Clarionettes, Violincellos, Drums, Accordeons, Flutinas, Tamborines, Melodeons, Fine Italian, German and English Violin and Cello Strings, Guns and Pistole, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps and Gun Wads, Diamond grain Gunpow der. Bagley's Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga., Oct 15, 1852.—1F LA GRANGE MUSIC STORE. mm Just opened, in Thornton’s Hock Building, on the West side et the Court House Square, a large and WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC —SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c, _ _ __ JEA A ~ T ~~^a£fej ?! PlAi'Qg. with ami ‘without ATTACIIMEKTS, ITiTi* DOLOE CAMP A NOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER, patent of Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories. gm, also, FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCORDEONS. FLUTINOS, Music Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments lbr BANDS: Italian Romm Fnalkh 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. w- Dealeis, i eacheis niiii Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders hlled with ca’e ITALIAN, old Cremona Violins, Celia strings, Pistols, Colt’s Revolvers, and all other kinds, Powder Flasks, Percussion Caps, Port Monias, 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, KENER & CO. P. s. All Pianos sold by as will bo kept in order /or one year, without chare. Dura bility guaranteed by b actors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11, 1852. _ __ t! - ‘‘HOME INDUSTRY.” JOEL T. SCOTT, ( G A K M A N U F ACTU It E R , (. I FEW DOORS NORTH OF HALL Ac MOSES.) lii-oacl Street, Colnmbns, Georgia, A LWAYS on hand, at Wholesale and Retail, all desirable varieties ot’ HAVANA AND AMERICAN CIGARS, which will be sold on low terms. A liberal discount will be made to those who buy to sell attain. A generous share of the patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. All Cigars warranted to be such as represented. Columbus, October 2—4owlv __ MARBLE WORKS, East side Broad St. near the Market House COLUMBUS, GA. HAVE constantly on hand all kinds of Grave Stones Monuments, “ Tombs and Toilets, of American, Italian and Irish Marble. Engraving and carving done on stonein the best possible manner; and all kinds of Gran ite Workat the shortest notice. JOHN H. MADDEN. P. S.—PlasterofParisand Cement.alwaysonhand for sale.’ Columhug.March7,lßso. 10 ts Eh B. THOMPSON & CO.. (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below 3lill 9 Dawson & Cos. | r piN, Copper, Sheet Iron, ►Steam Boat work, all manner ! X of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to ■■ order, substantially and warranted, j Nov. 2 43—ts NOTICE. I | 4 LL persons indebted t<>!he late firm of 1 A>\X RSI SIM MONS, 1 lx. are reque-ted to coroe forward and settle, or make satisfac i tory arrangements, or the notes will he placed in the hinds of ; collecting officers. j The notes may be found in the Agency of the .U/ecbanics Bank I of Columbus. My address is Ellerslie, Harris ctmnlv, Ga. Feb. 19—wfctwtlap H.H, I,OWE. PUBLIC MEETING. : 4T a meelingof the citizens of tlio 4ih district of Earlv county i At, ssembled at their Justice Court Ground on the 20iii inst*. | | the following preamble ami resolutions were submitted and | unanimously approved:— Whereas, the citizens of this district, and of certain other nd j joining districts in this county, and the counties of Baker and i Randolph labor under manifest inconvenience on account ofthe j distance of their county capitals. j Rbsolveh, That we, the citizens of the 4th district of Early i county, will use all honorable exertions to form anew county, j Be it farther Resolved, That the citizens ofthe 4tb,sth and j fith districts of Early, th 3rd district of Baker, ami the sth and j Tth districts of Randolph, be notified by publication of these pro- I ceedings in the Times and Sentinel and Albany Patriot to meet | the citizens ofthe4th district of Early at ABNER DYSCN’S, in said, district, on the thirtl Saturday In April next, ; to take into consideration the importance and propriety of form- j ing, through the proper authorities, anew county from the said ! districts. JOSEPH D. HARDY,'Chairman. A. Dyson, .Secretary. January 18. 1853. 3wt2oap. FOR RENT. A commodious and pleasant sleeping room in Winter's Build ing over Music Store of Whittelsev & Cos. Apply to * Columbus, Dec 3-1 f WHITTELSEY & CO. WHITTELSEY & GO. ; OFFER lor sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in ! theirline. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, They keep constantly, on hand au assortment of PIANO FORTES of their make, with and. j J H j U without the zEolian attachment. IPP ul To Bieir large stock of Sheet Music hnsj’ ■iNEWJftUSIC just been added, all the latest publications] |from the New York press, both V O CA 7. AJYJ) IJYSTK UjMEjYTAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. uyeo Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from ew York. All work warranted. & J3 r Plano® timed and repaired, and all instruments repaired in the best style. Avery’s Sewing- Machines. Price Only $25 !! Patented October 19, 1852. j rpiliS machine is acknowledged, by all who have used it, to be i A- superior to that of any other Sewing Machine ever inveni j ed, for its simplicity, compactness, the beauty and strength of it- I £ Idea and its cheapness. It weighs about 25 lbs., and costs only j from . ( ;ho to r-JO. It will work, neatly with the smallest thread, the• finest muslin, cambric or silk, as well as linen, woolen ami cotton goods, aiul all kinds of leather. It is so simple, that cnild ot 10 years ot 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 se unstresses much better m every respect than t. can be done by hand. The stitches are independent of each outer so much so, that if every other stitch is cut, the seam still holds good, and strong. It is unlike ard much better than any other sewing machine ever invented. This machine is peculiar ly adapted to family and plantation use, as it does all kinds o; sewing, and when known will be generally introduced info fami lies and plantations. I he Avery Hewing Machine Company have perfected their ar rangements tor manufacturing on the largest scale, and will sup ply any number of machines at the shortest notice. Orders ad tressed to CHARGEE NETTLETON, 251 Broadway, New York, will receive prompt attention. January if, 1853 1 Cmis 1853. SPRING GOODS, 1853. WILLIAM 11. KNOEPFEL, ‘.Hi William Street, New York. IMPORTER AND JOBBER, LV FRENCH, GERMAN, ENG/ASH ANT) 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, l)rap D’Ete, Queen’s Cloth, Alpacca and ‘V orsted Coatings, Cashmerctte. Mixed and Clouded Zephyr Cloth,plain and twilled. Fancy French and Barnslev Drills. Brown and Yellow Linens, Fancy Maid and Figured Mar seihes ; \ lute and Bull'Figured Marseilles; Drab Silk and Linen Coatings, together with an extensive assortment of TRIMMINGS, and other Goods, suitable for the CLOTHING TRAD] 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 Chnnucßuggee, and Union Springs, A!a., “V ia Lamiiigloii,Sand Fort, Uchee, Creole Stand, Hernando, Elton, tind. Stewart’s Mills. THE undersigned is now prepared W carry on hue; he therefore hopes to {.Jii'T a go ° tl stiUre of Hie public patronage. This line intersects, at Chunnenuggee, the line to Montgomery, via Tus kegee, Ala.; also, the one to Eufuula, via Clayton, Ala. SCHEDULE: Leave Columbus Tuesday, rhumlay and Saturday 7 A. AL, arrive at■ Chmmenuggc-e next days, at noon. J.eave Chunneiwggee Tuesday and Thursday at noon, and Mondays at 3 o’clock a. m., and arrive at Columbus Monday, U edne-day and Friday at 8 p. in. c .. , A. HAVGUUD, Contractor. ICw Stage Office at “Oglethorpe House.” (xjßiiccting with the mail train bf ears on Muse ogee Railroad or Macon, Savannah and Charleston, and ali Intermediate point.*. Relative distances from this route: Warrior Bland is tour miles Irona Hernando ; Five Points Is seven miles from F.uon : Ridgelv is two nines f*oiri Chtiiuiemiggee; Aberfoil is eight miles 1 rum Chunneiiuggee; and Missouri,Tike countv, is eigh teen miles from Chumienuggee. Carriages reserved” and ready atany trip for the use of families. T. C. PRIDGEN, Aeent. Jan. 11,1853. 1 lfm Zephyr Worsted, Chenille, Floss Silk, Cutlery, Mantle Vases, Table ornaaments of Glass, Poicelain &c. Watches and Clocks, Jewelry, Bridal Presents, Parte Monnaies, Ladies’ Work Boxes Portable Writing desks Silver and Plated Ware, Walking Canes, Combs,Brushes, Toilette Soap and Per fumery, Homeopathic Books and , Medicines. 3