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The Soil of the South j For 1853. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, Devoted to Agriculture, Horticulture, and the General j Planting Interests of the South. JAMES M. CHAMBERS, Agricultural Editor, j 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. TERMS: One Copy, one year, SI 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 voluvi 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 oi 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 bo published by ’ the Ist of January. 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 Schieffclier’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 olfered 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. WA R E. 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 LRAD 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 LANDIt E T H S ©AKEUSa ©HE®®. NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. leb. 5, 1852. 6 ts W INDOW GLASS. ALL sizes usually kept—French and American—by April 23, 1852. _ _R._ A. WARE. BLANK ROOKS. I AM now receiving a large and complete assortment of Blank Work, of the best quality of Taper and Binding, consisting in part of Ledgers, Journals, and Day Books, of various sizes and styles. Also, Cash, Invoice, Letter, Bill Books, Records, &c. &e. . J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. _ 50 t( 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! BARER!! PAPER!!! JUST received from New-York, and lor sale cheap, at the Agency ot 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 BIIJ.S OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, for sale, by J. W. PEASE- Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts LANIER HOUSE, Northwest corner of the Public Square, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. ! rpilE Subscriber has taken the well known House j X 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. r T'IIE subscriber is now receiving the b r gest and most A complete assortment of School Bor 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 A RVINE’S Moral and Religious Anecdotes. For sale by A f. l?i pwt'i i ru x. co FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING JOHN SMITH —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF TIIE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF— READY MADE CLOTHING EVER OFFERED IN Till S MARKET. ‘• t has been selected with taste and care, and every article offered is warranted well made, if'iiiiSiijJj, AB© ©i? TUBE ILATTfSSIF SWILSS. THE FOLLOWING EMBRACES A FF. IV OF THE LEADING? ARTICLES MO IF IN STORE: a A French and English Illack Cloth Dress COATS: VESTS, of various styles and patterns, including Satin ‘Saa u “ •• “ Frock “ Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, &x. fee. fIT u n “ Sack “ f~j} IIATS and CAPS, from the best and most sash JUL Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New York. Heaver, Mohair, VVest End, and Ilemely Over Coats ; THE FURNISHING Departmet ia well supplied with Black and I ancy Cass l ants; Shirts, Drawers. Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cra- Urey, Blue and Mixed V ats, Tier. Stages, Leggings, &c., &c, —ALSO— a 1 U. I ... TRAVEL JANG TRUNKS , CARPET RAGS , SATCHELS , VALISES, Cotton and Silk fciJp jjjjil UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STORE.” ! A L-AVa and examine my goods before purchasing elsevrhete.*©* Jsf’ i Tfcii IT ft P Jpg?*-Country dealers supplied onlil eralterm _ x x Columbus, September 17—twtf JOHN SMITH. i (j.ENTL EMEN’S C LOTHING FiIKIISHIIS ESTABLISHMENT Clothier and Merchant Tailor, {NEXT DOOR TO HILT , AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST FALL ANSI WINTER Styles ot* Clothing, Furnishing Goods, —ALSO— “ ftAßm ©&©S® WAMSIS MSIBgyLAS* w Jjjjfeqift CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, of the latest importations, of French ami 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. y Columbus, Oct 9,185*1, twfcwlf ‘H ,Wm DALEY, MEBC HA NT TAIL OR. ON K DOOR BELOW GESNE & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE ©lE®i\© STtEISIIV ©©iLWSISa :®SE®!E(BOi\ —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— [FALL Mm MQrami® ®©©®g 9 * to which he solicit si tlio attention of the public.’ His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of (A otlis, figured, black and fancy.colored French and English Casslmcres; black Jilt. and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all shades and colors, w hieli li is prepared to make up in the N L ATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES. A Lon experience in cutting, in some of the most fashionable cities of the Chiion, makes him confident that his efforts to please all thus who may favor him with a ca.l, will not be in vain. He is only desirous to have a fair and impartial trial before the public nul this he asks, feeling sure that it wdl be accorded, and once accorded he fears not the result. In audition to the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres & Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and is receiving a took o READ Y-MADE CL O THING, h lateststyles, and of superior quality. In a word lie has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet Or Call and examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains. , .olumbus Oct B—twtf SOUTHERN MANUFACTURES. ~ ’ EAfiLl COHOS AND im FACTORY, COLUMBUS, GA. THIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in complete and successful operation. It is the I object of the Company to supply the Southern demand lor the heavier styles of Cotton and Woolen Fabrics, so far as their capacity for production wall 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 Osnal)urgs, N do. uo. 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, 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 maimer, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. HrlT* 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 ~ mu j. D. WILLIFORD & CO., (At the old stand of If. Middlebrook tjp Cos. ) _ are aWW exteShve K C &“l^T ‘class- Steady Made Clothing.’cioths, &c. Gentlemen’s Kurins ling C.ooiU t sa.'a tSS’W&Sr-SS <3UV.!S2.^S3J and Caps— Of the best make and latest fashions, CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. tVe are prepared to makeap Irt’meit'of 01 01 1 ’ Jas. D. Williford. r)AN,ia 1!owE - Oct 27—twtf ___ la grange music store OT®lL§®Mil Ml® SSffiML* Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and I’ | 0 mu KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC SXK'-II A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c, tfggamm PIJkBOH, with and without LOLIAN ATTACHMENTS, DOLCE CA MPA NOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER patent of Knabc, Gaclile & Cos., and from many other Factories. ‘jejjgtfc ALSO, FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCORDEONS, FLUTINOS, Music Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS ; Italian, Roman English best’, strings lor MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All of which we pledge ourselves to sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. , , . , . ~ 2fJgP Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rates, and all orders Idled with cae 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 Caskets and Boxes, latest styles. Largo assortment of Stationery LIGNOSKI, KLNER & CO. p. s. All Pianos sold by us will he kept in order lor one year, without chars. Dura bility guaranteed by Factois and by us. All new music received as soon .as published. __jjovJLL 1852. _ - 46 11 ffijflM© MO® .FAKKSY j Broad Street, Columbus, Ga, Brass Instruments. - ~ Zephyr Worsted, Guitars, Ij WHITTELSEY & CO. | “s, ik . Violins, Flutes OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in® Cutlery, their line. Sole agents tor the celebrated Manufacturers Mantle \ases, Clanonettes, ! • -WdijoelhMg. J(.NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING, o fJ?, t „°p o “ a ~°,““. Drums, ~->rr t They keep constantly on hand an assortmeptof &c. Accordeons, LI^SpM PIANO FORTES of their make, with and :’ Watches and Clocks, FJutinas, J J & J If without the iEolian attachment. Jewelry, Tamborines, ! To their large stock of Sheet Music lias < Bridal Presents, ! Melodeons, . , |N ETUhI HC | j US t been added, all the latest publications Parte Monnaies, Fine Italian, German from the New York press, both VOC.I J. Ladies’ Work Boxes and English Violin and ~IND IJ\S 1 ‘RUMKN'TJII.. Portable Writing desks Cello Strings, Silver and Plated Ware, Guns and Pistols, j WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. Walking Canes, Powder Flasks, IT Combs,Brushes, x , jzq Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from .. „ „ , r>.. Shot Pouches, )Ok „ , r , F, t J Toilette Soap and Per- W /*%. New York. All work warranted. Caps and Gun \\ .at s, , gk?, Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments lurnery, | Diamond grain Gunpow- > repaire{l in the best style. Homeopathic Books and | der * Medicines. Bagley’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga., Oct 15, 1852.-If COPPER AND SHEET IRON AND | rpHE subscriber, ever grateful lor past patronage'begs leave to x inform his friends and the public thathe has one of the largest assortments of 7’in Ware and Housekeeping articles ever offered in this market; consisting as follows: Bath Tubs, Shower Baths, with Brass Valves, Hip Baths do., Sponged >., Pyramid cake and ornamental moulds; Jelly moulds;coffee Filterers; do. Biggins; do large and small Urns; Knife Trays; do. Washers, anew article; 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 of Tin or sheet Iron, or Copper or Zinc work, done at short notice, on the most favorable terms • Atl orders lor Tin put up at short notice, on terms to suit the i times. Having in his employ the best Job workman in this conntrj ! all he aks is to give him a trial. Guttering or Roofing done at short notice, and warranted. Coll and see me before engaging or purchasing elsewhere, as i am determined to sell and work as low as the lowest . J. B. IiICKS. East side Broad street, near the Market, j Columbus, Ga.,May 18,1852 _ wtf TROY FACTORY, HARRIS COUNTY, GEORGIA. Ware Room on East side Broad street, ne.vt dut>r to 13.l 3 . McLaren- R. G. JEFFERSON & CO. S PROPRIETORS of the above works respectfully inform the nublic, 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, &c.. &.C., of the best material, and finished in excellent style under their personal supervision. They particularly call attention to their various styles and quali 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. McLarkx’s, Broad street, Columbus, which the pnblicare invited to examine. Every description of Chairs. Buckets, Tubs, itc. made to order after any sash ion desired. They are also prepared h> furnish Win dow Sash and Blinds of all descriptions to order. premiums were awarded to the Troy Factory at the Southern Agricultural Fair at .Macon, for the best speciirsei of Chair and Wooden Ware. Jpgr Orders left at their Ware Room—east side Brc ad street, irected to R. G. Jefferson Cos., Columbus, will meet w rompt attention. May 10-- wly MARBLE WORKS, East.side It road 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 stone in the be3t possible manner; and all kinds ol Gran ite Work at the shortest notice. JOHN 11. .MADDEN. P. S.—Plaster ofParisand Cement,alw ays on hand for sale. Columbus, March 7, 1850. 10 ts j D. B. THOMPSON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF TIIE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson & Cos. TIN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, all manner i of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Roofing done to i order, substantially and warranted. Nov. 2 43—ts I FOLU* RENT. A commodious and pleasant sleeping room in Winter’s Build* i ing over Music Store es Whittelscy &. Cos. Apply to i Columbus, Dec 3 —ts YVH£TT£LSEY & CO. < , Avery’s Sewing Machines. Price Only $25 !! Patented October 19, 1852. rsWIIS machine is acknowledged, by all who have used it, to be J. superior to that of any other Hewing Machine ever invent ed, for its simplicity, compactness, the beauty and strength of its stitch and its cheapness, tt weighs about 25 lbs., and costs only from $25 to S3O. 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 out any danger of its getting out of order, and can do the work of more than 20 much better in every respect than it can he done by hand. The stitches are independent of each other—so much so, that if every other stitch is cut, the scam 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 o! sowing, 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 Verb, will receive prompt attention. January 11, 1853 l funis 1853. SPRING GOODS, 1853. WILLIAM 11. KNOEPFEL, 99 William Street, New York. IMPORTER AND JOBBER, IX FR EXCP, a Ell MJIX, EXGJ. IS U JiX.I) I) L'Ml> Tit: GOODS. For Tailors and Clothiers, have received by late arrivals, : large and well selected stock in German, English and Frei.cn 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 Butt’ Figured Marseilles; Drab Silk and Line;. 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, ami all who study thei interests, will call aud examine his stock, before purchasing else where. New York, January 22 4wly PUBLIC MEETING. AT a meeting of the citizens of the 4th district of Early count.- assembled at their Justice Court Ground on the 20th inst the following preamble and resolutions were submitted aim unanimously approved:— Whereas, the citizens of this district, and ol certain other n< , joining districts in this county, and the counties of Baker m - Randolph labor under manifest inconvenience on account ol t! > distance of their county capitals. Resolved, That we, the citizens of the 4th district of 1 county, will use all honorable exertions to form anew county. Be it further Resolved, That the citizens of the 4th, sth am ; 0!h districts of Early, th 3rd district of Baker, and the Sinaia j 7th districtsof Randolph, be notified by publication of these T ; - ceedings in the Times and Sentinel and Albany Patriot to nn< • i the citizens ol the 4tli district of Early at ABN Eli DYSON’S, i in said district, on the third Saturday In April neUi to take into consideration the importance and propriet; o'j ; , ‘ ing, through the proper authorities, anew county from “ ,e s ‘ | districts. JOSEPH D. HARDY, Chairman. A. Dyson, .Secretary. .... January 18. 1853. t * ‘ v —- KASE’S PATENT PUMPS. TUST arrived, a lot of Ease’s Patent Pumps of various *J manufactured expressly for Southern use . .n'mld ; are not yet engaged. Those desirous of obtausi . • p or i apply immcdia.tely at .MUSI LdX & -M<> II os *.- . I all purposes to which a pump w applicable, these sUiul | led. Columbus, Feb 2- tw6t rs A. McQVEEN, Ay*