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CITRATE OF MAGNESIA.
This agreeable beverage and excellent summer laxative
can be found freshly prepared, and well iced, at
GESNER & PEABODY’S
Blue Drug Store, sign of the Negro and Mortar.
Also, Soda and Congress Waters made cool and palat
able. June 15 twtf
ICE, ICE, IC K!|
The Ice House is now open for the season. The price will |>e
fo*-all amounts less than fifty lbs-, three cents per lb. Over fifty
aud less than two hundred, two and a half cents; two hundred
lbs. and over, two cants.
Hours from to 1 2)4 A. and 2to6P. M_ except Sun
days, on which day the house will be open from 7V to 10 A M
only. Tickets can be had on application to
Columbus, April 13—twtf VV. J. CHAFFIN.
GAS FIXTURES,
THE subscribers having engaged competent workmen, will be
prepared to fit up Stores and Houses with pipes, burners, and all
necessary apparatus lor the use of Gas. This work will be war
ranted, and done under the superintendence of the Engineer of i
the Columbus Gas Light company. WHITTELSEY &. CO. i
According to the by-laws of the company, the houses and j
stores will be fitted up iu the order of their application.
A Register Book is now readv at the store of Messrs. Whittel- I
sey Cos. <J. E. DEXTER, Sec’ry. j
April 15 —w&twtf Columbus Gas Light Conr.Cuwl J
DIED.
At her father's residence, in Harris county, June 4th, Miss
Fannie J. McKxvt aged 16 years.
Her life was a flower that springs up in the morning and
is withered by the noon day sun ; so brief was her stay, so j
sudden her departure. Among her companions at school, !
her deportment was always the most unoffending and ob
liging, towards her teachers respectful and obedient. Asa
daughter aud sister gentleness and mildness were ever her
attendants. VVliat shall we say of Iriends ? She had them.
But what could they avail ? The common lot of man is but
to mourn. Death marks his victim, and who shall disobey
his summons ? Tis but another voice from the tomb ; j
friends and companions, be ye ready, for iu such an hour
as ye think not, the Lord cometh.
STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION OF THE
MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE BANK
Os the State of Georgia, and its Agencies, on Monday,
June 6, 1853, published in conjormity with the
Proclamation of the Governor of Georgia, of
June 10, 1853.
DR. !
Discounted Notes running to ma
turity §596,258 20
Exchange running to maturity 1,248,962 70
Notes and Bills Protested—
Considered Good 41,069 25
Doubtful 7,363 52
“ Bad 1,438 89
Bills Receivable 999 11 t
Stocks and Bonds 119,915 00 ‘
Banking House and Lot 10,000 00
Real Estate 4,127 52
Due from other Banks and Agents 440,715 12
Protests 200 75
Notes and Checks of other Banks.... 36.066 79
Specie 310,097 93
Resulting Balance with Agencies 35,365 45 j
$2,881,670 23 I
o CR. |
Capital Stock §BOO,OOO 00 ;
Circulation *. 1217,945 00
Deposits 359,974 09
Unclaimed Dividends 2,780 3]
J >ue to other Banker and Agents 218,442 90
Suspense Account.’ : 247 00
Protits and Reserved Fund —from which a divi
dend of nine per cent amounting to §72,000
was declared on the 7th inst., 282,280 93
§2,881,670 23
STATE OF GEORGIA, Chatham County—Personally
appeared Elias R f.ed, President, and Jonathan Olmstead,
Cashier, ofthe Marine and Fiie Insurance Bank of the
State of Georgia, made oath that the foregoing statement
is iust and true, to the best of their knowledge and belief.
ELIAS REED, President.
J. OLMSTEAD, Cashier.
Sworn to aud subseribed this 15th dav of June, 1853. b
efore me, _ N. U. KNAPP, .1. 1. C. C. C.
Dwelling House for Sale.
~. i THE subscriber having determined to iuove west, oilers
Tii'dSl hi# residence situated in the upper part of Broad street!,
jfoet SALE | the house has eight large and comfortable
rooms, with all necessary out buildings in a perfect state of
repair. The furniture, it desired, will be sold with the house.
Possession given any time after the Ist of July.
Columbus, June 18—twlm E. BARNARD.
Self-Heating Smoothing Irons.
A GOOD supply of the above useful articles on hand and for
sale by 11 ALL & MOSES.
Columbus, April 23 —tw2m
LOST,
VFEW DAYS SINCE, a small sole-leather TRUNK,
wit . one handle behind, and marked on the head, with a
pen, “B. A. HOXKY, NICARAGUA, CENT. AM R.”
Any information respecting said Trunk will be thankfully re
ceived by the owner, at this place. H. A. HOXKY.
Columbus, Ga., June Id, 1853. t\v3t
cir Macon and Savannah papers please copy.
To Friends of the Protestant Episcopal!
Sunday School Union.
HAVING been urgently solicited by the agent ot’ the above !
society, to keep a collection of their publication for sale at i
this place. I have consented so to do, and have just received j
a lot of them w liich tor the present, may be found at the store of !
Rock Island Factory. G. B. CURTIS.
Columbus, June it—wtwtf
City Hotel.
EAST SIDE BROAD STREET,
OPPOSITE THE MARKET HOUSE.
MTIIH undersigned deems it unnecessary to make any
puffs in reference to this House, as it is customary with >
houses o.‘ this ki ul; he has but one remark to make j
in reference to this house, and that is—
COME AN P TRY IT,
and be your own judge : believing that the best puff is inrealiz- j
ation and not in anticipation, so far as public houses are con- j
cerued. D. A. GARRETT, Proprieto’.
Columbus, Ga. inarch -3—w&tw3in
LOOK OUT FOR ROGUES!
1 PRIVATE HOUSE was entered on Sund&\ night j
| J\. last, and several articles, highly prized by the owner, stolen i
therefrom ; among which were curious and valuable Shells of
various sixes, a Card Basket made of tortoise shells, fancy Paper
Weigut, cut glass Periuiue Bodies, Bouquet Jars, &c. The
thiei will doubtless trj to sell them, and any one to whom they !
may be offered will confer a favor by reporting the fact, and the i
mime ot the party,to the Marshal of the citv, or at this oiiice.
Columbus, June io, 1853. ’ tw4t
$lO Reward!
GOL. I) WAT GII STOI. EN .
STOLEN on ike 14th inst., & Cold Watch, “No. !
* JyV no ’ Harrison, Liverpool. The above reward will be ‘
ftfrl .aft given uu delivery of the watch at this office-,
uotauibus, May 18—tw
LOST.
In the street, in this city, this morning, a CUFF PIN ‘
The tinder will be paid five doiiars on leaving the Pin at I
this office. May ‘2l— twtf _
Flour. Meal, and Breadstuff
r T'HK subscriber, proprietor oflhe CITYMIJ.I.S, beg leave
X. to inform the puoiic that he has now- on hand and will con
tunic to keep a good stock of prime /t Htl~l T .i.XIJ COH.X
an l will be prepared at all times to furnish customers in any
quantities with l-'tour Meal, Sec., at tne shortest notice. New
wneat is now in.
The City .Mill is situated above the city a short distance and
is now in good ruining order-
My prices at present are as follows :
Superfine Flour $6 “35 per bbl.
Family Flour 675 ** “
E.\irado 750 ** **
Com jVeal ...VJ cts bushel
V3T The highest cash prices paid for Corn and Wheat. Jt,
D. A. WYNN.
City Mill, June 8,1653 —4 w If V
DRY GOODS. ‘
! BARGAIN? F BAR&AIMS ?f
SELLING AT COST.
THE undersigned desirous of closing up the season# business
will offer from this date, his entire STOCK or
Summer Dress Goods,
at prime cost. It is useless to enumerate the prices in an ad
vertisement; all persons wishing bargains can call and examine
for themselves. j. M. RAUM,
Columbus, June 10—wtw-lt 04 Broad Street.
MOURNING DRESS UQODS.
Just received an assortment ol une
MOURNING DRESS GOODS,
CONSISTING OF
Black Grenadine SILKS ; Lupin’s BERAGES ; Plain
i and lig’d. French JACONETTS ; French PRINTS:
Canton GAUZES ; TISSUES, TAFFETA
Lusture Crop de Paris, Salin_du Chine,
India S mrner SILKS; Challeys
aid Satin La Reine.
BROKAVV,CLEMONS & CO.
Columbus, march 26-twtf
PRWTEDJIUSLINS.
HUMMER SILKS.
BERAGES AND GRENADINES.
Avery large assortment just received by
BROKAW, CLEMONS & CO. |
Columbus, march 26-tw
NEW GOODS.
The subscriber has in Store a large stock of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS
which are offered for stile at price?
CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST,
FOR CASH OR APPROVED CREDIT.
KW* Purchasers for Cash will find it to their ad/antage
to examine my stock arid prices, before purchasing.
Columbus, April 2—tw C. MYGATT.
JUST Received, a lot of Fine FANS. Also. Embroidery Silk,
by [April 22.] WHITTELSEY At Cos.
CLOTHING.
SUMMER CLOTHING !
A large amt welt selected stock of
SUMMER CLOTHING,
(Which will be sold at reduced prices,) can be found at j
JOHN SMITH’S,
May 7 w&twtf No. 125 Brwad street. :
COATS! COATS!! COATS !! !
A BEAUTIFUL ARTICLE OF
CAMARET, LINEN, PONGEE SILK, GRANS LINEN,
AND SeARSUCKER CoATS,
Just received at JOHN SMITH’S,
May 7-w&twtf No. 125 Broad street.
SHIRTS! SHIRTS il SHIRTS!!!
A large assortment from the best manufactories in New
York. Just received at JOHN SMITHS’
May 7-w&twtf No. 125 Broau street.
Trunks, Valises and Carpet Bags.
A large and well selected lot, just received at
’ JOHN SMITH’S,
June 4—twtf No. 125 Broad street. I
Shirts ! Shirts! !
A LARGE invoice of SHIRTS, COLLARS. DRAWERS ■
HOSIER Y, &c. Just received and for sale by
March 39—tw J- H. MERRY.
Genin’s Hats.
A FEW cases Genin’s a no. onk. Hats—SrßiNu styles.
Just received and for sale by
March 3D—tw J. 11. MERRY.
I ]
MUSICAL.
ANOTHER MUSIC STORE.
WILLCOX & CARTER,
NO. 92, BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, GA.,
ARE now receiving, and will keep constantly ouhar.d,
SHEET MUSIC, HA'ifl FORTES, GUITARS. VIOLINS,
ACCORDEONS, BANJOS, TAMBORINES,
FLUTES, FLAGEOLETS, FIFES, &C.
Strings for the
VIOL IN AND GUITAR.
ALSO
I Instruction Books lor the ab >ve Instruments. Also, Exercises
1 for the cultivation of the Voice.
Orders are solicited from Teachers anil others.
D. F. WILLCOX. \VM. B. CARTER.
i
N. B. Mr. Carter will attend to Tuning and Repairing Pianos
| as heretofore.
Columbus, April 15—w&twtf
SELLING OFF SHEET MUSIC
AT HALF PRICE.
THE undersigned desiring to reduce their extensive stock of
Sheet Music, will sell at three cents per page, (or half the
usual price) a large share of their present stock. Among which
may be found mam ofthe new and popular pieces ot the day.
This is an opportunity not to be neglected by Teachers and
Schools, loli.y in a supply. In this lot will be found most of
the desirable Music everyday ordered.
Also, a large stock of Instruction Books for the PIANO
FORTE, which will be sold at less than east. Among the Sheet
Music are the following pieces, arranged by 0. REPS, viz.:
Dancing Feather XValt/.; Bombardment of Vera Cruz ;
Elbert Waltzes: Stone.Mountain,Q.S
i La Sultana Waltz; Columbus Guards, 14. S.
Gibraltar vValtz; Hyacinth Gallop ;
Alpine Horn, Q. 8. Gallopade Polka.
also —.4 large, variety oj
Songs, Waltzes, Polkas, Marches and Hoick
steps, by celebrated authors.
Saies of this lot to be strict!.’ Cash .
Just received,:! lanre lot of NEW M US 10, wbich|will be sold
i at the usual price.
Call and examine. Orders with money enclosed will be filled
and forwarded to any part ofthe country b\ mail.
WHITTELSEY & CO.
Columbus, Ga., March 9 —twtf
, -
New Sheet Music.
r"|MiE subscribers hare this day received a large assortment ot
1 JL -Sheet Music: among which are many new and populai
1 piece* never beiore ottered in this market. The ladies in parti
j culirare invited to call and examiue out stock.
IRUAA i PEASE,
• Columbus. March 2—tw ItX Broad street.
PiANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED.
M-gwy THE undersigned have engaged the serviceso
; .'rf* Mr. F. O. RAM M, Tuner and Piano Maker, lately
ft Uuf from Enml’Celebrated Establishment in Paris.
‘J * V \J ** Mr. R. is probably the best in his profession in the
Southern country. We are prepared to attend to all orders in
the above line, ainl will bo responsible tor all work done by our
workmen. < trilers addn>s-d to Whittelsey Sc Cos., or Tkcax
&. Pease, will meet w ith prompt attention,
WHITTELSEY t Cos.
Columbus, April 33. 1853. TRUAX *c PEASE,
tw ts JcM wtf
CORN, FODDER, OATS AND PEAS,
FOR SALE AT
BROKEN ARROW, ALABAMA.
LEROY NAPIER.
May 18 —wtvylni
Winter’s Palace Mills!
WE believe the dam will tie repaired by the 15th June, so as
to allow us tocommence grinding operations, w hich we
expect to do better, quicker, and cheaper, than the whole world
ana balance ofmaukind united.
Have ten thousand bushels best Pennsylvania Wheat, and any
quantity of Corn ready to commence with.
You’d better believe a good time is coming.
Alay 18 — twtf LIVINGSTON, Agent.
List of Letters,
KEMAINING in the Post Office, at Columbus, Ga., on
the 15th June, 1853:
Austin, Wm Love, Mrs Mary
Abnet Miss Mary Langford, G YV
Adams, Mrs Ylendiieim, M
i Averett, Unson L Ylascuhing. J G 2
Bai:d,John B Mehaffy, Josiah
j Betliune, Mary Me I one, Mbs Lizzie
Baugh, James Mathews, Miss Sarah
j Bel isle, Wm Moore, R B
Beers, Miss Mary 2 Mathew’s. Mrs Ellen
Beall, Miss Margaret Martin, YVmR 2
Bucker, P Mogun, Patrick
Baker, YY’illis P Mathews, Harwel 2
Beard, B Marcon, Timothy
i Beal, JasD Martin, YY’m
Baker, Wm Morrison, Maj N C
Brooks, J T Morgan, G T
Blair, Morgan Martin, Richard
Bolin, Davy May, John
Bracken, R H Magnus, Godfrey
Brooks, J C Murray, Michael
Braky, Mrs Nancy Ylullins, John
Bostick, Mrs Mary A Murphy, Wilev
j Bridger, Mat Mills, A J
Brittingham, Geo 2 Miller, G H
Barksd le, YVm Millen, Mrs P
i Bryant, Eps A 2 Mason, Lucinda
i Broom, Wm G McMurrain, John W
I Brooks, Isaac 7’ McCaully, Wm
| Coston, Martin McGill, Catherine
! Colt, John H McCune, J C 2
Campbell, Mrs Mary McGrady,B M
Clem, Miss Jane McGowen, Joseph
Clem. Miss Sarah H McCracy, Miss Martha F
Clem, Henry McCough, Louis
Carr, H M McKee, Janies
Cash, Miss Lucy A McGee, Henry
Clark, G W • Mcßeid, Mr
catkmil, liiomas McGill, Arthur
Clark, B II MeAithey, Anthony
Clark, Geo Neuus, John L
■ Calawav, Wm A Neal, James D
i Caver, Mrs Sarah Norman, Miss Jane
: Case,C L Neal, James J
j Cade, Wm P Oiven, Miss Mary Ann
j Cannon, YV iley Perdicans &. Hoy, Messrs
! Coffield, YY T in J Palmer, S
Covvl, Isaac J Pike, Miss Abigal
Croft, Gen E Pool, Miss J I)
Cook, Elias YY r Phelps, Geo 11
Collins, A M 2 Parkman, R G
Cone, Mrs Jane Pendleton, Miss Fanny
Copeland, Mrs Lucy Paul, Antoine
Craft, Edward Patrick, Miss Louisiana
Curtis, W G Patterson, Daniel G
Cooper, YVm H Palmer, John
Cofield, David Pickett, Laney
Cook, Samuel G Renfroe, Lucinda
Coffins, Daniel Roche, P
Contains, Jno M Rees, James M
Chery, Miss Alary A Robertson, James
; Crow, Ira Reese, Hugh
i Drew, John 2 Roper, Wiley G
j Dicki. son, J P Rodgers, Mrs Nancy
i Dookins, E L Rodgers, R M
j Doning, Miss Martha Roper, Joshua S
| Donsloutt, Madame Alex’r 2 Rion, Benjamin
! Dozier, Mrs Jane Radclifte, T VV & Cos Messrs
i Dowd, Isaac Riley, J H &. Cos Messrs
! Dickinson,Mrs EE Smith, AB
; Duck, John C Smith, John ,
Dudley, Miss Eliza Smith, O S
Dodge, G W Smith, Abraham
Davis, Wesley Smith, Mrs Nancy
Daniels, John 2 Smith, Miss Ella
Darey, Mrs Alary Statum, Nancy
Davis, Kiucey Schumpert, A
Daniel, J T Stringiellow, Henry
Edwards, Alex Sturkie, Col Westey
Everett, Miss Mary R Spencer, J L
Ford, Eli S.mpton, Geo
Foisyth, C Statam,S
Faulk, Lafayette Simpson, Miss Merit - rva
Fagg, Chas E Bewail, Rev Edward W
Floyd, H J FweetjJolm
Grubb, Wm H Snell, E M
Goodwin, J Stafford, Sarah J
j Gregory & Maury Sellers, Miss Emma B
i Gould, Miss M C Snow, O E
1 Gardner, YVm J 2 Stanfield, James
Gordy, Lafayette Snell, Mrs Mary T
Goodall, Mrs A1 Stage <fe Fusbie, Messrs
; Grant, Augustus Shackley, Tbomas
Gardener, Patrick Stephens, John L
Gunn, Win Scott, Thomas
Gilmore, Mrs Catherine Sanders, Abner L
| Green, Dr YVm G Thomas, Mrs Louisa H
j Gibson, HAP Tompkins, John H
Greer, Sartfuel T'ullis, Miss Cornelia
I Gray, Randolph Taylor, Christopher
j Gear, Miss Matilda Travis, Luke
I Garrard, A H Thompson, E
! Granbery, Richmond Ti[lery,Jno
| Gisdney, J L Thompson, Mrs M
Hazelton, Miss H Thomas, J B
j Hinton, John M Tilley, Wm
Hogan, Jas C Thomas, Mrs Jane
Hall, Cyntha G Tinnan, Vinsein L
Hobbs, A B Thompson, R J
‘ Hatheox, John Thompson MG
Harris, Henry Thornton, Wm
| Hammock. Joseph Vanzant, Miss Victoria
j Holland, Win P Wm
| Harwell, Wm II 2 Vanzant, Mrs Sarah
i Harrison, Reuben Ward, Harry
; Hufi, MissS YVelleer, Henry
Hill, John W 2 YValton, Miss Sophronia
■ Humphries, E S 2 YVest, Samuel A
Hill, W N B YVelch, A J
Hunter, Janes Williams, Jas S
Hurt, YV R YV indsor, R li
Hill, AH Ward.HM
Hill, John W Williams, K L
j Hendetkay, John Williams, Mrs Levinah
Hughes, J D 2 YY’agner, Miss Elizabeth
Hunter, Janies D Weaser, Miss Atlanta
! Hunter, Mr WiLon, James
Hillyard,Joseph 2 YVinn.A
Jarratte, Mss Jane H 2 YVilliams, Owen
Johnson, John F \Y r alker, Felix
Jonson, Miss F C Watkins, ‘Vm
Jones, Amey 2 YV'i.liams, Elizabeth
Jackson, Lorenzo YVillis, L R 2
Jones, John K Wynn,ThomasH
Jones, Mrs Sarah Daniel
! Johnson, Mrs Nancy YVynn, Wm T
Kent, Gilbert Weibur, Miss Francis Ann
Keeler, A T Wynn, Miss Jane
j Kemball, Edward 2 YVorsharn, Mrs Margaret 3
Keller, James Wagtion, Mrs Mary 2
Kirkpatrick, J L. YY ; ynn, Mrs Mary 3
Kemmerer, Daniel W hitney, Miss A B
Kendrick, M J Williams, Mr
Knobb, Johuthan Welianer, Henry
Lorance, James YVest, Pitman
! Langford, A 2 Williams, Seaborne
j Langston, M J YVest, Miss Sarah J
Lewis, Stephen l) Williams, Jas S
Langford, Washington Wallace, Miss Carrie
Lewis, Ulysses Y.ouge, Wm A 2
Lokey, YVm Younger, Mrs Margaret A
| Lawton.ColHJ Yarborough, Miss Sarah
Cand, James F Y'oung, j M
Lally, YV H Young, F G
tjp* Persons calling lor any ofthe above letters, will
; please say they are advertised.
J. A. L. LEE, P. M
FOR SALE AND TO RENT.
PLANTATION \ND LOT FOR SALE, i
ON ACCOMMODATING TERMS.
1 will sell my valuable plantation one nine East of
Craw lord, Ala., containing fight Hundred acres; well
improved, good dwelling and out houses, gin house, !
new screw. &C., &.C. There is good creek bottom and i
p 11;1 .„ud interspersed witb Oak and Hickory.
Also, a corner one acre iot opposite the hotel in Crawford.
For terms and particulars apply to Messrs. C. S. Harrison Sc
Cos., Golumbus, Ga.
Afay gQ—w Jawtf C. A. CLOUD.
FOR SALE.
A HOUSE AND LOT;
ALSO
CARPETS, FURNITURE, & c .
apply WO
C. S. HARRISON & CO.
Columbus, May 14 —twtf..
For Sale.
j&a, A small farm about one and a half miles from Colum
bus. It contains 150 or 16U acres ot land ; about a third
of which is cleared, and in suitable condition for culliva
tion. The remaining portion is well timbered with
pine.
It is a desirable location for any person, w isiiing a small farm
or summer residence in tbe vicinity ot the city. Apply to
Ooluinbus, March 9—twtf E. T. TAYLOR.
FOR RENT.
MA small and comfortable dwelling on Broad street, ad
joining Captain Barrows and E. S. Greenwood.
Apply to
J. L. MLSTIAN.
Columbus, Jm. 7—3 tw If
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS.
r |MIE uudersigned panel No. 1. of Grand Jurors,
JL sworn and selected f. r May term 1853, of
Muscogee Superior Court, make the following
presentments:
We have examined the Court House and Jail,
and find them both out of repair, mid urge upon
the Inferior Court the necessity of putting them
in order immediately, and of appointing a compe
tent person to superintend the work. The con
tract of last vear for repairing the Jail has not
been complied with, and we recommend an inves
tigation of the matter. Mr. Rembert, the Jailor,
deserves credit for the cleanliness and good order
of the premises.
YVe have also examined the books aud offices of
the Ordinary and Cierk of the Inferior Court, and
have found them kept iu a correct and careful
manner. The books of the County Treasurer show
that lie lias received of county funds the sum of
§8678 56, and that his disbursements and com
missions are 88682 70, leaving a balance in his fa
vor of §4 14. Amount of Jury funds is
§3608 07, and the disbursements §1477 02, leaving
2131 05, balance on hand. His books are kept neat
ly and correctly.
YY'e report the roads throughout the county as in
bad order, and the overseers as remiss in their
duty, and satisfied of the inefficiency of the pesent
road Jaws, we recommend that the next Legisla
ture do so change the law that instead of having
hands called out to work the roads as at present
done, they shall hereafter be worked on by con
tract made between the Inferior Court and respon
sible parties, and that a road tax to pay for such
contracts shall be levied upon and collected from
all such persons in the county as shall be subject
to road dutv.
CRIMINAL COURT.
YVe have had under consideration the sugges
tion of the Court, with regard to the establishment
of a separate criminal court for this county. YY"e
cordially approve and recommend the establish
ment of such a tribunal. YY r e arc satisfied that such
a court is necessary and proper. The accumulation
of litigation on both the civil and criminal sides of
this court, renders it physically impossible for any
Judge to transact the business of the court with
out occupying the whole year and imposing upon
jurors, witnesses and parties, the most serious in
convenience, expense and delay. The delay ne
cessarily attendant on the business of the court,
civil and criminal, whilst it imposes heavy ex
penses on the county in paying jurors and feeding
criminals, at the same time operates so favorably
to criminals that convictions have become of rare
occurrence, and malefactors go unpunished. Crime
has become rife in the county, and our Jail is filled
to overflowing with criminals. If a criminal
court were organized holding its sessions at least
four times a year, speedy punishment would over
take the guilty, and crime would be greatly di
minished in the community. The county would
be relieved of much of the present heavy expense
of keeping defendants in jail, and the Superior
Court from much of the heavy business which for
years has encumbered it, and which inflicts oner
ous expense upon the county, ruinous delays upon
litigants, and upon jurors the most serious and
vexatious loss of time and negiect of their private
affairs. These and many other reasons convince
us that such a tribunal would be eminently useful
certainly in this, and probably in many other
counties. YVe are aware that to provide for such
court, an alteration of the constitution will be
necessary, and we earnestly recommend that such
amendments be made as shall enable the Legisla
ture to establish a separate criminal court in
any county, under such regulations as it may
deem proper.
. The death of the Cierk of the Superior Court
has deprived us of the privilege of examining his
office—we arc advised, however, that no regular
docket has ever been kept of the fines and for
feitures of the county. YVe recommend that the
Inferior Court, at its next session, appoint two or
more competent persons to investigate this matter,
and that it appropriate a sum sufficient to com
pensate for such service.
The ordinary has furnished us with his report,
showing the manner in which the Poor School
fund has been applied. From that report we
find that the whole number of children returned
for 1852, as entitled to the provisions of the act,
was eight hundred and six. The whole number re
turned bv teachers, as having received some instruc
ction, was 432. The total number of days taught
was 30,732. In consequence of the failure
to hold the Superior Court, at the spring
term of last year, no tax was levied for education
al purposes. The amount received from the State
Treasurer was §484,00
County Treasurer, balance of former year, 37 50
so2l oil
Total amount paid teachers, §487 81
Commission and Expenses, 27 14 §514 95
Leaving a balance of §6 55
The pro rata allowance paid to teachers was
one cent and six mills per day. If the whole
number of children returned last year, as charge
able to this fund, were to be returned this year,
and educated for the whole scholastic year, allow
ing that to bo two hundred days only, it would
require in round numbers the sum of eight thou
sand dollars to pay five cents per day for tuition,
which we believe to be about the lowest rate
charged for tuition at any of our schoo s. Al
though this is one of the provisions of the law',
experience has shown it is not to be expected
that all this class of children will attend school in
any one year, or that even a majority will regular
ly attend, but taking for our guide the number of
days taught, according to the returns of teachers
last year, and the additional number which will
be probably taught this year, (with the prospect
of better pay,) we think that an assessment of
twenty per cent, on the State tax will be necessa
ry to raise a sufficient fund. YY r e therefore recom
mend that twenty per cent, on the State tax be
levied for that purpose.
YVe would respectfully call the attention of the
Legislature to several defects of the present
“Poor School Law.” It provides that the Ordina
ry shall appoint two persons in each militia dis
trict, to give information respecting poor children,
who shall take and subscribe an oath, ic., while
no provision is made for their compensation. Y"e
ry few are willing to perform this service gratuit
ously, hence very imperfect returns are made.—
The law 7 makes no distinction between competent
and incompetent teachers, but all are to be paid pro
rata, according to the accounts they present, and
swear to. In examining the accounts of some of the
teachers, reudered to the Ordinary, tve find evi
dence of their utter incompetency to impart the
merest rudiments of common education. If an
examining committee for each county was appoint
ed, with suitable compensation, whose certificate
of competency should accompany the demand of
each teacher” for payment, this evil would be
i remedied.
As it is obvious, however, that nothing short of
a well organized system of common schools can
provide for the educational wants of our entire
population, we beg leave respectfully to suggest
that subject to the consideration of the next Leg
islature, hoping that in their wisdom they may
devise such measures as will tend ultimately to
the adoption of such a system.
The many and great blessings which, as a com
munity we enjoy, justify a public expression of
gratitude to our great Benefactor. Blessed, how
ever, as we may be, we are nevertheless admon
ished that crime and immorality are still in our
midst. The practice particularly of gambling is
carried on to a frightful extent, and with a decree
of audacity that neither the moral sense of the
community nor the strong arm of the law', it
seems, can overawe. The prosperity and reputa
tion of our young men, and the interest of our
•whole community, require the most stringent pro
ceedings possible for its speedy and thorough sup
pression.
In concluding our labors, wc tender our thanks
to his Honor Judge Iverson, for the able and effi
cient manner in which he has presided, and to
Solicitor General, Mr. Brown, for his courteous
and unwearied attendance upon our body. YVe
also request that this presentment be published
in the papers of the city.
Robert M. Gunby, foreman, Y\". A. Bedell.
Reuben C. Shorter” DeYVitt F. YV ill cox, Joseph
Brittain, John A. Huff, James G. Cook, James A.
Bradford, L. M. Biggers, John Hazelton, Sterling
F. Grimes, Robert- Carter, YVm. M. Jepson, John
Lloyd, F. G. YY’ilkins, Lambert Spencer, T. \V r .
I Christian, Henry Y r . Meigs, YVm. 11. Alston.
Through a request of the Grand Jury it is, on
motion of the Solicitor General, ordered that
these presentments bo published in all the city
I papers.
JACK BROYVN, Solicitor General.
A true extract from the minutes.
JAS. N. BETH UNE, Clerk.
June 16, 1853. 20 It
BUSINESS CARDS.
THOMAS J. NUCKOLLS,
ATTORNEY AT LA YV,
Columbus, Gbokdia.
Office over I. O. Btkui*i*isr’h, near corner of Broad Ui! Rua
dolph street#.
WILL practice iu the counties oithis and the adjoining judicial
| circuit in Alabama. March 15—w ly
W C. M IVER,
ATTORNEY AT LA YV ,
TusKKoEi., Macon co., Ala.
i Will practice in the counties of Macon, Montgomery
1 allapoosa, Pike, Barbour and Russel.
January 22—4wJv
TUCKER A BEALL,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Lumpkin. Stkwart Courtt, Ga.
WILL attend regularly the Superior Courts of Stewait, Marion*
•sumpter and Rando'.ph counties: and will give prompt alteiri
tion to all business entrusted to their care.
JOHjV A. TUCKER , E. H. BEALL.
Lumpkin, January IS. 1853 —3wly
GEO. S. ROBINSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Cuihbert, Georgia.
Rkfkkkncks :—lions. M. J. Wellborn Riid Alfred Iverso
i Columbus. Cuihbert. Nov 2—43wtf
S. S. STAFFORD,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Blakely* Early Co.* Ga.
apHwa
INGRAM & CRAWFORD,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Columbus, Geo.
Will practice in the Chattahoochee Circuit and tbe adjoining
counties. Office over the store of J. K. Redd & Cos.
PORTER INGRAM, M. J. CRAWFORD.
Columbus, Jamiury 11—2w6m
F. T. CULLENS,
ATTORNEY, AT LAW,
BLAKELY, EARLY COUNTY, GA.
Oct 5, 1852. 4d~wly
insurance
N H ATT A N
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW YORK.
H. H. EPPING, Agent for ColumbUu,Ga.
DR* BOSWELL it BILLING, Medical Examiners.
Pamphlets containing: tables of Rates and other information
may be obtained by application at the office ot the Agents.
Coinmus, Nov 23—tw&wly
Do You Want to Insure?
THE SAVANNAH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY will
take Marine and Fire risks on reasonable terms.
Applv to R* J. MOSES, Agent.
N. B.—This office returned to the holders of Policies 39 per
cent, of the premiums paid during the year 1852.
Columbus, Oct 83—wA-tw ly
MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE
BANK OF SAVANNAH.
AGENCY AT COLUMBUS,
XT7TLL receive Deposits—and Checks for sale on New York
VV Macon and Savannah.
April24—twtf RICHARD PATTEN.
SAVANNAH
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
Fireand Marine risks taken by
Columbus, Feb 25—twly B J MOSES
SAVANNAH
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
Til IS office returned 39 percent, of premiums received last
vear to persons bolding poicies of tbe Company; and con
tinues to take Fire and Marine risks on the most reasonable
terms. Sept 15—twtf R J MOSES, Agent.
SUN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
OF
A. B. NELSON, President.
JOHN WHITEHEAD, Secretary,
THE undersigned is authorized to take River and Marine risks
for this well known Company, on favorable terms.
Columbus, Jan. 14—tw6m JOHN MUNN.
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE
Protection Insurance Company atHaitford, Couneetlcut.
Springfield Marine aud Fire Insurance Company, at Spring
field, Massachusetts.
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, Raleigh.
Kentucky Mu.ual Life Insurance Company, Lovington.
ra* SlaVesinsured at two thirds their value.
Columbus. Jan. 14—tw6in JOHN MUNN, Agent.
On Consignment.
f3BEp\ 50 Hds. New Orleans Sugar.
UFritT 50 Bbls. “ “ “
1 30 Casks Sides.
5 “ Sh ‘ulders,
\ll of which will be sold low for Cash. Call and examine
th j ni . C. 8. HARRISON & CO.
Columbus. April B—twtf
FAOR the Growth and Embellishment of the Hair to Prevei t
its Falling off and turning Gray. Awarded the highest prem
iums bv the States ot New York. Maryland and Michigan, at their
I Annual Fairs ol 1851. .. ,
The Kathuiron neutralizes the effect of disease, climate, and
< old age, in preserving and restoring the Human Hi. ir, even af
: ter a baldness of twenty years; cleanses the scalp from Scurf
• and Dandruff; will cure the Nervous Headache, Scald Head,
1 Erysipelas, Diseases of the Skin, Ace. and is the ost desirable
TOILET ARTICLE
For Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s use in the world. Its perfume equals
Lubin’s Choicest Extracts, and being free from all offensive oil,
or coloring properties, it gives the Hair that golden, br.ght, soil,
lively appearance, secured by no other prci.Eia!ion.
The u:?e ot the Kalhairon is adopted by the best physicians in
Europe and America, and has a patronage and sale unprecedent
ed in the history of the materia mcdica. But words are superflu
ous , a t.rirl only can attest its real virtue, as million* certify.
To be had throughout North and South America, Europe and
, the lslandsof the Ocean, in large bottles, for2s cents.
Sold in Columbus by
DR. R A. WARE,
GESNER & PEAbODY,
ROBERT CARTER;
E. Thomas Lyon, 161 Broadway, N. Y.
LYON’S EXTRACT OF PURE
JAMAICA GINGER.
NOTHING need be said to command the the pub
tir *o this article. when convinced that it is PL Rfc and, ***
dultrrate.il M edical men, or those seeking a harmless beverage
It destroy the unwholesome efectsof brackish and turbid water
cat* rX upon its genuine character, and il is also extensive!)
used fer culinary purposes, in flavoring cakes, preserves, tc.
* To the affl cted with Dvspepsta, Summer Complaints, hbolera,
I Nervous Debility. Fever and Ague, Dizziness, general Prosfatton,
&c. nothing has ever been prescribed with equaleffect.
Manufactured, by E. Thomas Lyon, Chemist, lbl
Broadway, New York.
Inquire for Lyon’s Pure Sold by reputable Dnigg 9
tioughout the world. OEbNER & rbABUDI,
ROBERT CARTER,
DR. R; A. WARE.
March 16— tw6m Columbus, G&.