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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, m advance. TERM S: One Copy, one year, $1 00 Six Copies, one year, 500 , Twenty-Five copies, one year, 20 00 ; One hundred copies, one year, 75 0° All subscriptions must commence with the rolum 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 of contnbu- J 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- i ’ 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, J. Van Buren, and Dr. Camak, distinguished horticulturists of Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribute regularly to our columns. • , , With a rapidly increasing subscription list, tne 1 un -1 ichors hope to bo 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, wjiJ 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 subscriber for 1852, and hope each one of them will send U 9 his dollar before the close of this year. The first number for the new volume will be published by the Ist of January. T . t , T . ls . LOMAX & ELLIS Dec. 1, 1852. Columbus, Ga.. Drugs, Medicines, PAINTS AND OILS.; n I AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment ; of every thing usually kept in a DRUG STORE, j wyf and will offer inducements to purchasers that will ! be satisfactory. I have Sehieffelier’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. j 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 salo by April 23. 1852. R. A. WARE. L AMP OIL. WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard Oil. Best quality. For sale by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. IT'OR sale by R. A. WARE. J_ April 23. 1852. L A \ I) K E T ITS ©&GS!E)[!K] SES. NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by Pv. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. teb. 5, 1852. 6 if WINDOW GLASS. ALL sizes usually kept—French and American—-by April 23, 1852. _ R. A. WARE. BLANK BOOKS. I AM now receiving a largo 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. 5° ts IRVING’S Complete Works—uniform edition. For sale bv ’ 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 ii 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 GREENWOODS CO.’S. GEO. W. WINTER. Dec. 23,1552. 52 ts. BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, for sale by J. W. PEASE* Dec. 9, 1552. 50 ts LANIER HOUSE. Northwest corner of the Public Square, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. THE Subscriber has taken the well known House formerly kept by Air. Samuel Curtright, in I,a- j Grange, and now offers his services as a TAVERN- j 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. THE subscriber is now receiving the la-gest and most complete assortment of School Boi 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 ARVINE’S Moral and Religious Anecdote?. For eale by . A. C. FLEWELLEN <% CO. June 18,1852. 25 FILL AND WINTER CLOTHING a esa. JOHN SMITH —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF— j I READY MADE CLOTHING EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET . t lias been selected with taste and care, and everj article offered is warranted well made, MM W TTEIiS aiTViLSS* - - TIIE FOLLOWING EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEAD INTO ARTICLES MOW IN STORE: t French and Fuclish Black Cloth Dress COATS : j VESTS, of various styles and patterns, including Satin t renco anu ugusu u Fpock * i Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, fee. fcc. . t u Grey and Mixed Sacks, Frocks and Pelts •* ionable Manufactories in New York. Beaver, Mohair, West End, and Heinely Over Coats ; THE FURNISHING Departmet b well supplied with j Biack ami Fancy * aiits; Shirts, Drawers* Collars, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Cra- * Grey, Blue and Mixed * vats, Ties,Starts, laggings, &c.. &e, —ALSO— f TRAVELLING TRUNKS , CARPET BAGS. SATCHELS, VAJHSF.S, Cotton and Silk UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOT BING STORE.” ‘Vjf’ ; -jCrVTCTfi tlE Call and examine my goods before purchasing •ItIjLXXJfcJ J3f“Country dealers supplied on lil eralterm tm ,v C „ WI / *- Col umbus, September 17— twti .< nix ..-mum. U I*: XT L E M EX’S CL O T HING iIUMIHS ESTAiLISHIBIIT a, mmmm* Clothier and Merchant Tailor* (NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS ,) Broad Street, Columbus. Georgia. IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATEST j “ FALL AND WINTER ! Styles of Clothing, Furnishing: Goods. /J :HLaL , W9 Z3^BLJEfjg| ** ~ ALSO— ■■mfcinMHfflß* SMilMlf ©&©B, WAiLOSiS & ®S23E'IiLiLA3 4 . v . JtH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, X 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. —U* tw&wif ME II CM ANT ,T AIM O 11. ONE DOOR BELOW GESNE & PEABODY’S DRUG STORE ©IB®A® SITIBIITo —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— j iPMJL MM) ©(Q)@iM> s | - to which he solid is the attention of the public. Eis stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of j p aths, hpfuretl, hlack and fancy colored French and English Cussimere ? black JllE and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all shades and colors, which b is prepared to make up in the NEATEST sad most FASHION ABLE ST\ LES. A ion BXodPumctf iu cutting, in some most iushiouabl© cities ot the Coiion, makes him coiindeDt that uisenorts 10 please i>il thus who mav favor him withs ca.l,will not be in vain. Ho is only uesirous to h&ve a lair and impuriial trial beiore the public tnd this he asks, feeling sure that it wdl be accorded, and once accorded he iears not the result. in audition f > the various cloths, Cashmeres, Cassimeres k Drills enumerated above, he has on hand and 13 leceiving a lock o READ Y-MAD E CLO THIJYG. j i h latest styles, and of superior quality. In a wold he has everything suitable to a gentleman s toilet Oalland examine, as he is determined to give cheap | ( ,o!umbus Octß—twtf EAGLE ceffQM mwm ; COLUMBUS, GA. ‘ | THIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in complete and successful operation. It is the I object of the Company to supply the Southern demand for the heavier styles of Cotton | and Woolen Fabrics, so far as their capacity for will permit. They now j 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. ATTRESSES —Os any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly kept on hand. MFORTERS—Of 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. iSr* All the above goods are made of the best materials, and in the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. 25F** 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. VafOOli,—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. Middlebrook <f* Cos.) Two doors above J. Ennis & Cos., Broad street, Columbus, La., ARE NOW RECEIVING A VERY EXTENSIVE STOCK OF FIRST CLASS - Heady 3Jade Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, die. Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods 0 , every variety. Every article in this establiihment has been purchased this Fall. The garments have been cut by the most experience.i and fashionable tailors. All sizes of men and boys can be easily fitted with Ready made Clothing. Gents’ rcady-m. ; garments of every conceivable variety and style. ... r , , . .., UOV’X CLOTIII KG—lt is impossible to enumerate the different articles ot Clothing for boys and children. LADIES’ CLOAKS—A new and elegant article—Ladies’Silk, Merino and Cotton Vests, &c. and Caps —Of the best make and latest fashions, CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. We are prepared to makeup Clothing at unusually low rates —nud in a style not inferior to any. Every ... nnent wsr* ranted to give satisfaction. Our assortment of Cloths, Cassimres* Vestings, Furnishing Goods, &c., will be found complete in every particular; and a careful examination of all our goods is respectfully solicited from those who may read this notice. N. 8.--A deduction of five per cent, will be made for Casli.on ah bills not less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Daniel Rowe. Oet 27—twtf LA GRANGE ~MUSIC’ STORE OTOflaSSMia Ml® iBKSm. Just opened, in Thornton’s Rock Building, on the \Y est side of tlio Court House Square, a large and WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON IIAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC —SUCH A Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &e, &c, PIANOS, with and without /EOLIAN ATTACHMENTS. WfrV DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and (he LEAF TUU. XER, p atent of Knabe, Gachle & Cos., and from many other Factories. also, ’iP FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DBUMS, BANJOS, ACCOBDEOHS. ELUTINGS, ! Alsisic Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments for BANDS ; Italian, Roman English ; best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ot 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 filled withca’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 os will be kept in order lor one year, without chars. Dura i bilky guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published. ! Nqv.l 1. 1852. ‘ 46 ts. | oW©o© I Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. i | Brass Instruments. —-—~ v '°-Zephyr Worrited, Guitars, WHITTELSEY & CO. Violins, ;/j Flutes kj OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods in Cutlery, _. ... ! their line. Sole agents for the celebrated Manufacturers Mantle Vase , jy , : ViolincellQß, NUNN’S-* CI.ARKE AND CHICKERING,:i. ’ Drums, They keep constantly on Land ass assortment of &c. Accordoons, ;)j PIANO FORTES of their make, with and/j Watches and Clocks,: Flutinas, p 3 *lf If without the Pollan attachment. |)j Jewelry, Tamborinee, H To their large stock of Sheet Music hasj'i Bridal Presents, Melodeone, : j* | last been added, all the latest publications!) Parte Monnaies, Fine Italian, German the New York press, both VOCAL.) Ladies’ Work Bo?:t and English Violin and [([.AND IJVSTH UMENTAL. (; Portable Writing desk < : Cello Strings, p! Silver and Plated Ware, | Guns and Pistole, WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY- i(j Walking Canes, Powder Flasks, i(| ,)! Combs, Brushes, _ , k aqo Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from j Shot Pouches, i/ 83k , (| Toilette Soap and Per i“! Newlork. All work warranted. ~aps and Gun Avans, jy Pianos tuned and repaired, and all instruments: Turnery, ; Diamond grain Gunpow- k: repaire{ j j n t h e best style. Homeopathic Books and Her. jjg 1 Medicines. B.-igiev’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus, Ga., Oct 15, 1852.-ts | COPPER AND SHEET IRON AND rpHE subscriber, evergratetul lor past patronage begs leave to I inform his friends and the pti blic that he has one of the largest assortments of Tin Ware and Housekeeping articles ever offered in this market; consisting as I ollows: Bath Tubs, Shower Baths, ! with Brass Valves, Hip Buths do., Sponged Pyramid cake and . ornamental moulds; Jelly moulds;coffee Filterers; do. Biggins; do large and small Urns; KnifeTravs; 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, vvarrented to perform well. All manner of'Tm or sheet Iron, or Copper or Zinc work, done at short notice, on the most favorable terms Ati orders tor Tin put up at short notice, on terms to suit the times. Having in his employ the best Job workman in this countrj all he a iks is to give him a trial. Guttering or Roofing done at short notice, and warranted. Call and see me before engaging or purchasing elsewhere, &t am determined to sell and work as low asthe lowest. J. B. HICKS. East side Broad street, near the Market. Columbus, Ga.. May 18.1852 _ _ w tf TTUIY FACTORY, HARRIS COUNTY, GEORGIA. Ware Room on East side Bread street , next doer to P. McLaren • £t. G„ JEFFERSON & CO. PROPRIETORS of the above work 9 respectfully inform fefei the public, that they have now on hand for sale, and are con ££3 stantly manufacturing all descriptions of Wooden Ware, such as Chairs, Settees, Bedsteads, Buckets,Tubs,Ac.. ate., ol the best material, and finisned in excellent style under their personal supervision. They particularly call attention to their various styles ar.d 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 bo seen at their Ware Room one door McLaren’?, ’Broad street, Columbus, which the publicare invited to examine. Every description of Chairs, Buckets, Tubs, &.c. made to order after any fashion desired. They are also prepared Vo furnish Wi.n dow Sash and Blinds of ali descriptions to order. premiums were awarded to the Troy Factory at the Southern Agricultural Fair at Macon, for the best speciiaer ofCh;:ir and Wooden Ware. £3^Orders left at their Ware Room—east side Bread street, irected to R. G. Jefferson fc Cos., Columbus, will meet w rompt attention. May 10— wty MARBLE WORKS, East side Bread St. near the Market House COLUMBUS, GA. HAVE constantly on hand all kinds oi Grave Siones 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. B.—Plaster ot’Paris and Cement,always on hand for sale. Columbus, March 7, 1850. 10 ts D. R r HOMPSON & CO., (AT THE SIGN OF THE HEART,) Below Hill, Dawson A Cos. TIN, Copper, Sheet Iron, Steam Boat work, all manner of Gutters, Piping, Conductors and Rooting doue to j order, substantially and warranted. Nov. 2 -iS—tt FUR-'KENT.. 4 commodious and pleasm! sleeping room iu Winter’s Build- J\. ing over Music Store of Whittolsey & Cos. Apply to S'] - Columbus. Dec 3—ts Vv'HITTER At Y & CO. ‘ Avery’s Sewing Machines. Price Only $25!! Patented October 19, 1852. j fTMIIS machine is acknowledged, by ail wbo have used it, to ; | A superior to that of any other Sewing Machine ever invent ed, for iti simplicity, compactness, the beauty and str ugth of iD j stitch and its cheapness, it weighs about 25 lbs., and costs only i from $25 to #3O. It will Work, neatly with the smallest thread, i the finest muslin, cambric or silk, as well as linen, woolen and | cotton goods, and all kin-13 of leather. It is so simple, that child of iO years of age can understand and work it rapidly, with • j out any danger of it s getting out of order, and can do the work j of more than 20 se .Distresses much better in every respect thru > it can be done by hand. The stitches are independent of each j other —so much so, that if every other stitch is cut, the seam still i holds good and strong. It is unlike and much better than ai v j other sewing machine ever invented. This machine is peculiar j ly adapted to family and plantation use, as it does alt kinds i sewing, and when known will be generally Introduced into fan j lies and plantations. The Avery Hewing Machine Company have perfected their a j rangements tor manufacturing on the largest scale, and will f.u; i ply any number of machines at the shortest notice. Ciders •'<! i dressed to CHARLES NETTLETON, 251 Broadway, New York, j will receive prompt attention. January 11. 18a3 1 firms 1853. SPRING GOODS, 1853. WILLIAM 11. KNOEPFEL. 99 William Street, New York. IMPORTER AND JOBBER, IN FRENC H, GERMAN, ENGLISH AND DOMESTH GOODS. For Tailors and Clothiers, have received by late arrivals, - large and well selected stock in German, English and French Cloths, of all grades and styles. Mohair Coating?, Drop D’Ete, Queen’s Cloth, Alpacca and Worsted Coatings, Caehmerette. Mixed and Clouded Zephyr Cloth, plain and twilled. Fancy French and Barnsley Drills. Brown and Yellow Linen's, Fancy BJaid and Figured Mar seilles; White and Buff Figured Marseilles; Drab Silk and Line Coatings, together with an extensive assortment ol TRIMMINGS, and other Goods, ski table for the CLOTHING TRADE, the most favorable terms. Particular cash or short-time buyers, and ail who study thei interests, will call and examine his stock, before purchasing eb 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 20ih ins;., the following preambl ar.d resolutions were submi.ted anil unanimously approved:— Whereas, the citizens of this district, and of certain othr r a i joining districts in this comity, and the counties of Baker and Randolph labor under manifest inconvenience on account or’ i!.•* distance of their county capitals. Resolvkd, That we, the citizens of the 4th district of Fri. county, will use all honorable exertions to form anew county. Be it fcrtiier Resolved, That the citizens of the 4th, sth and fi!h districts of Early, th 3rd district of Baker, and the sth a; i 7th districtsof Randolph, be notified by publication of these pro ceedings in the Times and b’entinel and Albany Patriot to me ; the citizens of the 4th district of Early at A BNEIt DY S 4 \* S , in said disirict, on the third Saturday iu April next* to take into consideration the importance and propriety of form ing, through the proper authorities, anew county from the 4 said districts. JOSEPH I). HARDY, Chairman. A. Dyson. .Secretary. January 18. 1853. ’ 3-.. t-20r.p. KASE'S PATENT PUMPS. r UST arrived, a lot of Kaae’s Patent Pumps of various s:ze? *1 manufactured expressly for Southern use—a iesv of wmon me not yet engaged: Tlu?d desirous of obtaining one .‘bourn apply iminediaitely at .If USTJAN 8c JUOT'J s stage yard, ’’t ail purposes to which a pump is these stand unequal- Columbus, 2—iwOi* • .A. 3kQl. Ei-N.i