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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. . - T E R M S: One Copy, one year, SI 00 Six Copies, one year, 300 Twenty-Five copies, one year, 20 00 One hundred copies, one year, 73 00 All subscriptions must commence with the volum 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, ha? secured the co-operation of Iverson L. Harris, .1. Van j Buren, and Dr. Camak, distinguished horticulturists ol Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribute : regularly to our columns. With a rapidly increasing subscription list, the I 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 bo 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, 1832. Columbus, Ga.. Drugs, Medicines, PAINTS AND Oil. S. fi I AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment of every thing usually kept in a DRUG STORE, j and will offer inducements to purchasers that will ! be satisfactory. I have Schieffelicr’s extract Pow- J ders and Extracts, and every thing of the best quality, j Prices to suit the times. Choice TEAS, Black and Green. April 23,1832. 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, j and a good Cigar, can be accommodated. j April 23, 1852 R. A. WARE. : EXTRACT OF COFFEE, j NOTHING to do but to have Boiling Water and a the Extract stirred into it, and I you have as fine Coffee IfcW-fP * IC mac ";- For sale by V A - WAKE, j _ April 23, 1852. X _ j FISHING TACkfilNGb LINES, Hooks, Rods, Flats and Thongs. N<pr j sale by R. A. YVARE.Vj April 23, 1852. WHITE LEAD AND LINSEED OIL. JUST received and for sale by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. LAM ! 7 0 11.. 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. LA N D RE T ITS NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a tew Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. heb. 3, 1852. 6 ts WINDOW GLASS. ALL sizes usually kept—French and American —by April 23, 1852. IU A. WARE. BLANK HOOKS. 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. &o. 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 j 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. CUItTIS, Agent. Columbus, Dec. 16, 1852. 51 lm GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, just ar- 1 rived and for sale at GREENWOOD & CO.’S. GEO. W. WINTER. Dec. 23,1852. 32 ts. ; BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, tor sale by • J. W. PEASE* Dee. 9, 1852. 50 tt’ 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 literal patronage from the public. R. LANIER. La Grange, May 21, 1852. 21 ts SCHOOL BOOKS. THE subscriber is now’ receiving the hugest 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. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. 50 t ARVINE’S Moral and Religious Anecdotes. For sale by A. C. FLEW ELLEN dr CO. June 18,1852. 25 TILL AND WINTER CLOTHING JOHN SMITH —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF— READY MADE CLOTHING /; V EII O FFE RE 1) 1 N T 111 S .1/ ARK ET. It has been selected with taste and care, and every article ofleicd is warranted well made, y'ltK.-rlj AES® ©ir If sill A tLAinsaif 3WILI3* THE FOLLOWING EMBRACES A FEW ’ OF THE LEADING ARTICLES NOW 7 IN STORE: 3~ French and Fnglish Black Cloth Dress COATS: VESTS, of various styles and patterns, including Satin | “ “ Frock kk Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, &c. &c. A L “ “ Sack “ /~J> HATS and CAPS, from the best and most sash gggg||> Am Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New York. Beaver, Mohair, West End, and Hemely Over Coats ; . THE FURNISHING Departmet is well supplied with Black and Fancy Cass Pants; 1 Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cra- Grey, Blue and Mixed • | vats, Ties, Stocks, Leggings, fcc., &c, —ALSO— C3RL.aL r MT , JEM: JCIWGSf® _ TRAVEL JANG TRUNKS , CARPET BAG'S, SATCHELS , VALISES , Cotton and Silk 1 UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STORE.” *’y j and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhete.“©a CbJLIXIJ dealers supplied on iil eral term / \ 1 Col malms, Seqdember 17-twtf JOHN SMITH. G ENTL EMEN’S CLOTHING Clothier aaei Merchant Tailor, * (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS SOW I‘IIIiPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST Styles of Clothing', Furnishing Goods, ’ ns -m*r/m. nsnmmm, liC ** ‘ ALSO— CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, ofTbulatest importations, of French and English styles manufactured to order and warranted, \ under the direction of who has just I’efiff+tßdir-cm-New York, and will be pleased to accommodate his Mends and all others that may call, with such garments as cannot fail to please. Columbus, Oct 9,1852. - tw&wtf ME IS. CM A NT “ TAIL O B. ONE DOOR BELOW GESNE & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE ©!E®iA© §?[&!!!¥ ©©lLliaHßigSo :®§®!S®a£u —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— [pmL Mm wmrm ©@©m 9 m to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the moat beautiful styles of “tft oths, figured, blach and fancy colored French and English Casslmeresj blach Jf/jr. and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all shades and colors, which h is prepared to make up in the NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES. A. lon experience in cutting in some of the moat fashionable cities of the Union, makes him confident that his efforts to please all thos 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 md this he asks, feeling sure that it wUI be accorded, and once accorded he fears not the result. In aa iition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassiraeres L Drills enumerated above, lie has on hand and is receiving a lock o R BAD Y--MADE CL O THIJYG , h latest stvles. and of superior quality. In a woid he lias everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet Oalland examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargain a. i'ollimbus Octß—twtf ___ Sllfuil liIMCPPS 13 ACULJE 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. I PLANTERS’ CASSIMERE—(Jeans,) colored, Black, Brown, Green, &c. do. PLAINS, do. do. do do. PINE KNOT do., very heavy, for negro wear. I COLUMBUS FASHIONS—(Stripes,) very heavy, of a great variety of colors and patterns. ATTRESSES —Os any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly kept on hand. . ■ 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. 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. The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favorable as similar goods can bo procured from <uiy market m 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, o#at a stipulated price per yard. September 30, 1852- 40 ly mn ® warn pa; j.D. WILLIFORD & CO , (At the old stand of If. MiMlehrooh $ Cos .) oKnv* .T Funis <Si Cos., Broad street, Columbus, Ga., APP NOW il RECEIVING J *A^VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS Heady-Made Clothing! cloths, Cassimeres, Verthigs, Ac. Gentlemen’s furnishing Goods of ■ v.- .i r ,i. mnn h*i< lu-Hii Mircliased this Fall. Thegarments have been cut by the most experienced tailored Ad men and \>oys can be easily fitted with Ready made Clothing. Gents’ready-made garments the different articles of Clothing for hoys and children. ?llk > - ltU ‘ ouo,i * C * f~J| Hats and Caps—Of the host make and latest iasluons.^jflj^ — CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. i moi-nnn r’lnthintf at unusually low rates —and in a style not inferior to any. Every garment war tVe are prepared at Vestings, Furnishing Goods, &c., will be found complete ranted to giveexamination of all our goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. ten dollars. ’ ‘jas. 0. Williford. Daniel Ro '™- Oct 27— twtf LA GRANGE MUSIC STORE OTjBMsa&MS ah® sguaia. Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and S *§* 0 R . ! WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, V WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC—SUCH A Sheet Music, instruction Books, Port Folios, &e, &c, ~BST~ _ PIAMOS, with and without yEOLIAN ATTACHMENTS, f | DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ \merican Action, and the LEAF Tl \{. ! NER, patent of Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories. also, FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DKUMB, BANJOS, ACCOEDEONS, FLUTINOS, M uslc 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 onrselves to sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. * , ~ . .... . .. Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders filled with cae ITALIAN, old Cremona Violins, Celia strings, Pistols, Colt’s Revolvers, xynd 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. LTGNOSKI, KENER & CO. P. s. All Pianos sold by us will be kept in order for one year, without chars. Dura bility guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published. Nov. 11, 1852. _ . 46 ts om©o© m i® ©¥©[^ie q I Broad Street, Columbus, ©a. Brass Instruments. Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Clarionettes, Violincellos, Drums, Flutinas, Tamborines, Melodeons, 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. COPPER AND SHEET IRON AND j npilE subscriber, ever grateful for past patronage begs leave to A inform his friends and thepublie that he has one of the largest ; assortments of Tin Ware and Housekeeping articles ever offered ! in this market; consisting as follows: Bath Tubs, Shower Baths, with Brass Valves, Ilip Baths do., SpongedPvramid cake and j ornamental moulds; Jelly moulds; coffee Filterers; do. Biggins; do ’ large and small Urns; Knife Trays; do. Washers, anew article; j Brooms, Cocoa Dippers; Pie and Dessert plates, all sizes; Britan | nia ware, of all kinds; Spice Boxes; Dressing Cases, Cooking | Stoves of various patterns, warrented to perform well. All manner ofTin or sheet Iron, or Copper or Zinc w ork, done at short notice, on the most favorable terms Atl orders for Tin put up at short notice, on terms to suit the times. Having in his employ the best Job workman in this country all he aks 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. B. HICKS. East side Broad street, near the Market. Columbus, Ga.,May 18,1852 wtf TROY FACTORY, ‘ HARRIS COUNTY, GEORGIA. Ware Room on tiast side Broad street , next dot*r to j P. McLaren . R. G. JEFFERSON & CO. ! PROPRIETORS of the above works respectfully inform the public, that they have now on hand for sale, and are con stantly manufacturing all descriptions of Wooden Ware, such as Chairs, Settees, Bedsteads, Buckets, Tubs, fcc.. &x\, ; of the best material, and finished in excellent style under their j persona] supervision. They particularly callattention to their various styles and quail- j ties of chairs, which, for neatness, comfort, durability and cheap ness cannot be surpassed in any country; varying in pricefrom §lO to $24 per dozen —specimens of which can be seen at their Ware Room one door above P. McLaren’?, Broad street, Columbus, w hich the publicare invited to examine. Every description of Chairs, Buckets, Tubs,&c. made to order after any fashion desired. They are also prepared kt furnish Win* dow Ha sii andßr.iNDs of all descriptions to order. 83P**Handsome premiums were awarded to the Troy Factory at the Southern Agricultural Fair at Macon, for the be-d specimer ofChair and Wooden Ware. S3 s "Orders left at their Ware Room—east side Br< ad street, irected to R. G. Jefferson & Cos., Columbus, will meet w rompt attention. May 10- wlv MARBLE WORKS, East side JJioad 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 all kinds ol Gran ite Work at the shortest notice. JOHN 11. MADDEN. P* S.—Plaster of Paris and Cement,always on hand for _sale. Columbus, March 7, 1850. ‘ 10 ts D. B. r HOMPSON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson &r Cos. TIN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, all manner j of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to order, substantially and warranted. Nov. 2 4t> —ts | FOR. RENT. ! A commodious and pleasant sleeping room in Winter’s Build ing over Music Stor es \Yhitll*w> at Cos. Apply to i Ooluwbus, Bm3—tf WIHTTELkKY Sc. Cs. I WHITTELSEY & GO. OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods In theirline. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, --j They keep constantly on hand an assortment of PIANO FORTES pfftheir make, with and’ J I EJ j U without the 2Eolian attachment. tlieir lar S e stock of Sheet Music has! |NtW4nVol C | j uat been added, ail tlie latest publications; the New York press, both V O CAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. *co Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from -V New York. All work warranted. ■ sfePianos tuned and repaired, ami nil instruments repaired in the best style. Columbus, Ga.,Oct 15, 1852.-~tf Avery’s Sewing Machines. Price Only $25 !! Patented October 19, 1852. rpiilS machine is acknowledged, by all who have used it, to be X 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 §3O. It 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 j out any danger of its getting out of order, and can do the work ‘< of more than 20 se mistresses much better m every respect than i 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, ns it does all kinds oi 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 NETTI .ETON, 251 Broadway, New York, will receive prompt attention. January 11, 1853 1 funis 1853. SPRING GOODS, 1853. WILLIAM U. KNOEPFEL, 99 William Street, New York. IMPORTER AND JOBBER, IX FRENCH, GERMAN, ENGLISH .3XI) 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 Linen’s, 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 PUBLIC MEETING. AT a meeting of the citizens of the 4tli district ol Early coumy 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 of certain other au joining districts in this county, and the counties of Baker and Randolph labor under manifest inconvenience on account ot the distance of their county capitals. j Resolved, That we, the citizens of the 4th district of Earl.’ county, will use all honorable exertions to form anew county. Be it further Resolved, That the citizens of the 4th, sth ar.u | Gth districts of Early, th 3rd district of Baker, and the sth aim ; 7th districtsof Randolph, be notified by publication of these pro ! ceedings in the Times and Sentinel and Albany Patriot to meet the citizens of the 4tli district of Early at ABNER DYSON’S, in said district, on the t lilr<l Saturday in April nex. • , to take into consideration the importance and propriety ol form ing, through tbe proper authorities, anew county from the sam districts. JOSEPH D. HARDY, Chairman. A. Dyson, Secretary. January 18. 1853. 3wtSQap. KASE’S PATENT PUMPS. T I!ST arrived, a lot of Kase’s Patent Pumps of various *) manufactured expressly f*r Southern use-ya few oi wo , are not vet engaged. Those desirous of obtaining one da 1 apply immediately at JJ USTLdN &. MOT T's stage yard. ‘ all purposes to which a pump is applicable, these stand wneq Jed. Columjws, Febi 2-Uyf.t* A. icQtJEEN, -W'nt. Zephyr Worsted, Chenille, Floss Silk, Cutlery, Mantle Vases, Table ornaaments { of GLass, Porcelain, f &e. J 3 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.