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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, 81 00 Six Copies, one year, 500 Twenty-Five copies, one year, 20 00 One hundred copies, one year, 75 00 All subscriptions must commence with the volum o CHARACTERISTICS. Both the Editors of this Journal are engaged in the cultivation of the soil of 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 ot Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribute regularly to our columns. With a rapidly increasing subscription list, the 1 üb 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 I AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment £gfof every thing usually kept in a DRUG STORE, and will offer inducements to purchasers that will 43 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. LAMP OIL. WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard Oil. Best quality. For sale by April 23, 1852. __ R. A.JWARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852, L A N D It E T II S (gfiJMSIIK) ©UdE)©,, NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. *eb. 5, 1852. 6 ts 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, &c. &c. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50 tl 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 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. BLINK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, for sale by J. W. PEASE* Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts LAMER 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. LAMER. La Grange, May 21, 1852. 21 ts SCHOOL BOOKS. THE subscriber is now receiving the largest and most complete assortment of School Bocks ever offered in this market, and is offering them on such terms as to give satisfaction to all who will give him a call. Q 10*10 J * W * PEASE. A/CC, 9, 1852. 50 | 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, ipmisia* AE© ©i? ms iLAirsair swims. THE FOLLOWING EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEADING ARTICLES NOW IN STORE: French and English Black Cloth Dress CO ATB: j VESTS, of various styles and patterns, including Satin ISI “ “ “ “ Frock “ Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, &c. &c. “ “ “ “ Sack “ HATS and CAPS, from the best and most sash -Jiift- Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ J-J ionable Manufactories in New York. ‘C.*; nd ° W COa,S = THE FURNISHING Depart™. LnU supplied £h Grey, Blue and Mixed Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Lra i vats, Ties,Stocks, Leggings, &.C., &c, —ALSO— . s gfr Tftk z gsgr —-m. ■ . Tl r ■— r9 rr’VS'S'TN TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET BAGS, SATCHELS , VALISES, Cotton and Silk UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHIKG STORE.” Vy JXm LA and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhere.“§2& I Nil II ‘ dealers supplied on lil eral term s \ Col umbus, September 17—twtf JOHN SMITH. GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING HHUIIIj ESTABLISHMENT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. stA IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST * FALL AND WINTER Styles of Clothing, Furnishing: Goods, —ALSO— ■icaft TTIBISIHKS* ® ©A®§, WAILO BHS & ®SO®IBSILiy\S. JBBwVI CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, of the latest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted under the direction of 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. f ~ ‘l*w&wtf H. W. DALEY, MERCHANT TAILOR. ONE DOOR BELOW GESNER & PEABODY’o DRUG STORE >k—a a matitJST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF Ms}\d) MOKIITIE® ©©(S)®^ g to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of m oths, figured, blade and fancy colored French, and English Cassimeres; black JliL and fancy Silk Vel vet, Vestings of all shades and colors, which h is prepared to make up 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 to please allthos who may favor him with a call, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a fair and impartial trial before the public mil this he asks, feeling sure that it wUI be accorded, and once accorded he fears not the result. In addition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres &• Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and is receiving a tock o HEAD Y-MJIDE CL O THING, h lateststyles, and of superior quality. In a word he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet 23P“ Callandexamine, as he is determined to give cheap bargaiii3.^#dl Columbus Oct B—twtf solum MASIFACTIBES. COLUMBUS, GA. THIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in complete and successful operation. It is the 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. COMFORTERS —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. WRAPPING TWINE and COARSE SEWING THREAD. ISP** All the above goods are made of the best materials, and in the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. ISP" 10 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 for Planters on shares, or at a stipulated price per yard. September 30, 1852* 40 ly J. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of H. Middlebrooh $ Cos .) Two doors above J; Ennis & v YTENSIVE a ’cLASS ReadjTrMade Furnisbin. Goods of , thia The garments have been cut by the most experienced Every arlicle in this establishment has been Phased dhis Pa l. | d “with Ready made Clothing. Gents’ready-made and fashionable tailors. All sizes of men and boys can be easily su garments of every conceivable variety and style. •mn.wmt articles of Clothing for boys and children. “Toy’s CLOTHING-11 is impossible toenumeratethe£§£3S?SdOottonVests, fcc. L, ADIES’ CLOAKS-A new and elegant article—Ladies menuu and Caps— Of the best make and latest fashions. 1 CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. ... 7 i™ MtPfl-und in a style not inferior to any. Every garment war sss?aui?sSKJS gssasssas: „ , Tr „ Daniel Rowe. Jas. D. Williford. Oct 27—twtf GM©Q© AKHD ©TT©[f§[la Broad Street, Columbus Ga rass Instruments. Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Clarionettes, Violincellos, Drums, Accordeons, Flutinas, Tamborines, Mclodeons, Fine Italian, German and English Violin and Cello Strings, Guns and Pistols, Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Caps and Gun Wads, Diamond grain Gunpow der. Bagley’s Gold and Commercial Pens. LA'CHANGE MUSIC STORE. mi® *?Mk Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and PASHIONABIB MSI® STORE. WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC —SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c. &c, Pi AMM. with and Without MQUfyif ATTACHMENTS, tfFfTl DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER, patent of Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories. • also, sams, 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 ot all kinds. All ot which we pledge ourselves to sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. Dealers, leachers and .Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and ail orders filled with ca 1 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 us will be kept in order lor one year, without charsr. Dura bility guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published Nov. 11, 1852. 46 ts “HOME INDUSTRY/’ JOEL T. SCOTT, IGA It MANUFACTURER, {A FEW DOORS NORTH OF HALL & MOSES.) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia, A LWAYS 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 w ill 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 Grave Stones Monuments, Tombs and Tablets, of American, Italian and Irish Marble. Engraving and carving done on stone in the best possible manner; and allkinds ofGran ite Work at the shortest notice. JOHN H. MADDEN. P. S.—Plaster ofParisand Cement,alwaysonhand for sale. Columbus, March 7, 1850. 10 ts D. B. THOMPSON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson & Cos. TIN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, all manner of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to order, substantially and warranted. Nov. 2 48—ts NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the late firm of LOWE & SIMMONS, are requeued 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 A/echanics Bank of Columbus. My address is Ellerslie, Harris county, Ga. Feb. 19—w&twtlap H.H. LOWE. 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 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. Resolvkd, That we, the citizens of the 4th district of Early county, 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, ar.d 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 third Saturday in April next, to take into consideration the importance and propriety of form 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 Whittelsey & Cos. Apply to Columbus, Dee 3—ts WHITTELSEY & CO. WHITTELSEY & CO. OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in their line. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, nr. i They keep constantly on hand an assortment of PIANO FORTES of their make, with and 3 U SI 5 If without the Alolian attachment. HT'uTiftTQn To their large stock of Sheet Music has lUtWJIUSIC | just been added, all the latest publications |SEigjj2|ljSij=S3l from the New York press, both V O CA I. AND INSTRUMENTAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY fi Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from New York. All work warranted. £jp° Pianos timed and repaired, and all instruments repaired in the best style. Columbus, Ga., Oct 15, 1852.-ts Avery’s Sewing Machines. Price Only $25 !! Patented October 19, 1852. THIS machine is acknowledged, by all who have used it, to be superior to that of any other Sewing Machine ever invent ed, for its simplicity, compactness, the beauty and strength of its stitch and its cheapness. It weighs about 25 lbs., and costs only from $25 to S3O. ft will work, neatly with the smallest thread, 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 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 in every respect than it can be done by hand. The stitches are independent of each other—so much so, that if every other stitch is cut, the seam still holds good and strong. It is unlike and 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 of sewing, and when known will be generally introduced into fami lies and plantations. The Avery Sewing 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 NETTLETON, 251 Broadway, New York, will receive prompt attention. January 11, 1853 j 6 m ; s 1853. SPRING GOODS, 1853. WILLIAM 11. KNOEPFEL, 99 William Street, New York. IMPORTER AND JOBBER, IN FRENCH, GERMAN, 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 and twilled. Fancy French and Barnsley Drills. Brown and Yellow Linens, Fancy Plaid and Figured Mar seilles ; White 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 Chunnenuggee, and Union Springs, Ala., Via Lamington, Sand Fort, Uchee, I Creek Stand, Hernando, Euon, and Stewart’s Mills. THE undersigned is now prepared to carry on this line; he therefore hopes to oe lavored with a good share of the public patronage. This line intersects, at Chunnenuggee, the line to Montgomery, via Tus* kegee, Ala.; also, the one to Eufaula, via Clayton, Ala. SCHEDULE: Leave Columbus Tuesdav, Thursday and Saturday 7 A. M. arrive at Chunnenuggee next days, at noon. Leave Chunnenuggee Tuesday and Thursday at noon, and Mondays at 3 o’clock a. m., and arrive at Columbus Morula)’) Wednesday and Friday at 8 p. m. A. HAYGOOD, Contractor. Stage 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 6even miles from Enon : Ridgely is two miles from Chunnenuggee ; Aberfoil is eight miles from Chunnenuggee; and Missouri,Pike county, is cigh* teen miles from Chunnenuggee. Carriages reserved and read) at any trip for the use of families. T. C. PRIDGEN, Agent. Jan. 11,1853. || 1 12m Zephyr Worsted, Chenille, Floss Silk, Cutlery, Mantle Vases, Table ornaaments of Glass, Porcelain, &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.