Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

W , a j co similar releases, to said State of Uk* ° f i coin certificates, or other evidences of debt, and the Treasury DepartZi. ■ N, the U further enacted, ThaAefore payment I ! \ t,repaid, -the Secretary/f the Treasury la,I a , hv public advertisemew, for the space of ■: ,‘l’ ,i,ne at which said nAmentwill be made ■ : ‘ ,O ;jnil be made on auvjfcond, certificate, or ■'U-’rtwlHch shall not, Whrty days before the I . ,;! by said notice, be printed at the Treasury Biik'ii l ’ . , - f further evicted, That the sum of I iven hundred and fifty thousand dollars be, ■mil ll0 “* j.preiw appropriated out of any moneys in I I - ;ime IS , otherwise anpt.iated, for the purpose ofcar ■n-urv not inrnV i s jdhs6f this act. Into effect ‘he pro en fcted, That this act shall I 6 Ani tu , lbM be Mooted to by an act of the I’ 1 Nbclstataw Texas, alyl a copy of the act of l i!,re ° , onthftfiticated, deposited m the Treasury l.'.iebiny u Xgton, nor until ffihJegislature of the ■(mental * wf nass an act withdrawing and aban^ I I n e Sm%d demands against the tinned States, I tfi iSan depredations or otherwise. K February 28, 185a. [Public No. 43.] SSj^Sl'SSttjfiTS^a a America in Confess as i “Lithe commissioners who now are, or here r/, 1 hat me ~ h eircuit courts of the United fffi a, of bail, and for other ” nay And shall exercke- all the powers confer ’ ini indtre or other magistrate, by the act -“ithSemS di day of March one thousand eight Jiminventy-nine, entitled “An act to provide for prehension and delivery of deserters from certain for ,.,ejgin the ports of the United States, iroved February 24, 1855. [Public No. 44.] ICT to establish an additional land in the State of Wisconsin. / t enacted by the Senate and House $j Represen . of the United States of America mCongress as '-d That all that part of the present Willow River I i-trict in the State ol Wisconsin, lying north ot the viding townships forty slid lorty one, (or tourth cor , ime") be, aud the same is hereby, created a land dis „ |,c called the Fojffl du Lac district; the office for t shall lie located at such place therein as the President from time if tiufl‘direct. 2 And \£jfrturther enacted, That there shall be Rted by ih&Fresideut, by and with the advice and con it the Senate, a register and receiver for said district, hall respectively be required to reside at the site of the I be subject to the same laws, and entited to the same usation, as is, or may hereafter be, prescribed by relation to other land offices in the United States. 3 And be it further enacted, That the sales shall ue at the Willow River district till the land officers tt district are notified that the officers tor the district by this acf are prepared to enter on their duties; I all cases hereafter the salaries ot land officers shall Lnce only from the time they enter on the discharge lir duties. [proved February 24, 1855. (iPubJic No. 45.] f ‘T to provide for holding the. United States courts in lorthern and southern districts of Florida in case of less or disability of either of the judges of those dis t enacted by the Senate and House of Representa • ij the United States of America in Congress as d, That all the provisions of the act of Congress ap the twenty-ninth q&Juiy, eighteen hundred and hi lled “An act t(f provide tor holding the courts of the Stated in case if the or other disability of ges of the disjnet courts, be, ana the same chy declhrecf to be, applicable to the two judicial sos the State of Florida and the judges thereof) so h as the same can be aufdied to the said districts and and that the designation and appointment of either f-uid judges to hold the courts in the district ol the n consequence of tl.e sickness or disability of such idge, may be mad§ either by the chief justice of the States or by tiie ; circuit judge of an adjoining cir* such certificate ris is required by the act aforesaid : id, however, That n written certificate of the judge rof said districts, certifying that he is unable, from s or physical inability, to hold any regular term, or ed or extra term, of the courts appointed to be hol los district, and requesting the judge of the other dis hold the same, shall, when hied in the clerk’s office lace ’where such term of the court is to be holden,be it to authorize the said judge of the other district to id courts, and shall conler upon him all the powers BBirivi leges granted by the aloresaid act to judges desig and appointed by a circuit judge or the chief justice Hy o United States in pursuance of the provisions of said February 24, 1855. [Public No. 50] ■ ACT tb confirm the canal selections in the State of Ohio. it Enacted by the Senate and House of Bepresenta of the United State* of America in Congress as- HE 'lf and, ‘That the'-selecUOns oV land by the State of Ohio purposes under ilia.act ot second March,eighteen and twenty-seven, and 24th May, eighteen hund llj§j? llld twenty-eight, be, and the same are hereby, con- EMpproved March 2, 1855. [Public No. 51.] Hi ACT extending in certain cases the provisions of the ■ 1 “An act to extend pre-emption rights to cer ■ ‘'’ ‘and therein mentioned,” approved March third, hundred ayd fifty three. Wm> e u fancied byfyesfiiate and House of Bepresen- H res ,{!i e Uvfitfd of America in Congress as - H';'’'’, ; / hat the right At pre-emption granted by the act -laicp, eighteen lityidred and fifty-three, entitled, ■” act to extend preemption rights to certain lands ■vui mentioned, shall The aritf the same is hereby extend- ■ N ,’ tlla . t ‘he settler or|occupant on the Maison Rouge :t atulihe Ue Bastrop grant, pitied to the benefits of ■ ai ‘ ‘ lO entitli* to enter, at’the minimum price,ev ■ q amer quarter subdivision, on whidh-fie has made im ®H-mcnts: Provided*’ however, That where any part of ■ improvements ot two or more settlers or occupants is m!f : .f™ 9 Quarter quarter section, the same shall be en* J 1 their joint name, and their rights shall be propor- B l LlO ‘heextent and value ot their improvements there* ■Approved March 2,1855. ■iounr; m F A ICTE -•~ To t hose a fflcted with that dread to America, tne Liver Complaint, the proprie |&t onV, Jjlie * Llver Pdls are happy to offer this remedy, ■n ,t ,L LLUip ete anc ! ?ate - 1’ has been tried often in all Es r V, ° eou try ;it has been used in the practice of the J? I^slc !f ns * always with triumphant EE r. ~ ‘ e , r ' n S these I ills to the public, the proprie- SC ‘ i<\ 1 U > e< , by a desire to alleviate human suffering, M ifc m i S dy t Wlthm i h 6 / each of all > which *at once l]lythrLsh®.s Columbaß ’ ,nd ‘ d *ssr mlan e c, eOVe V- ng ,hc effects of Fever, Cir “? ; hir continued illness of any kind,will fsfria wui ion.a,.dh y its tome properties, restore She paS lo life beethecemheatesot woaderfel cures aroundX bo leb. nlore than five hundred persons in the eitv u? i nond, V a., can testify to its good effects Y ° f R,ch * *fc>ee advertisement. marl. When death is at the door, the n ,„u: , would have saved nte, if administered in time corner C * • f>o not trifle with disease. Relv upon it rhnt i to ° |'J* ftomac . h ‘V‘ U not digest food-when iimtne4 and W l ine pervade the system —when the sleep is appetite is toble, the mind lethargic, the nerves Hnr > * iisiive. a,id the head cooiured -rky up” i , Taf Th y „ (these symptoms occur, the powers of vitality r,x mm . nd that, unless the mischief is promptly checked life 4;/l f e shortened, as well as rendered miserable £ iU n W greater than was ever be tou accumulated in iavor of one reinedv tint Hnniii m (iuniiau Bitpjn. prepared bv DbC M ! ja t k . o u Ph s ph.a, Wj l iremodiaia, abate, and. iu ,hu cud 1?“’ move all ot these disorders as surely as a mathematical feb24. S'QPA'GPEHQGSWT Os the Condition of the Manufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Columbus, At the close of business, Saturday February 17 th, 1855. Published in conformity with the. Proclamation of His excellency, tLerschel V. Johnson, Governor of Georgia, February 2Qth, 1855. ASSETS. jj LIABILITIES. Bitls and Notes Discounted $48,418 52 Capital Stock paid in $125,000 00 fe from a\ 1,207 06 Bank Notes in Circulation 19,454 00 rhVntVAV'TV 73,259 71 and Premiums received.B74 04 Cks? a nd. .. .....?. ° r 3 590 50 I ° Ue ° ther Banks and Bankere 1,793 55 Specie 13,755 42 1 Checks and Cash Items.... 6,956 86— _ / 24,302 78 Overdrafts-considered good 3,544 35 DIRECTORS: President—Alphonzo W. Ransom. i ha m 5; H " nt \. : Garland B. Terry, Louis T. Woodruff; ; W. B. Storm. STATE OF CEORGIA, ? Personally appeared Louis T. Woodruff President, Pro. Tern,, and Wm. B. Storm, Muscogee County. \ Cashier, of the Manufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Columbus, Ga., and made oath that the foregoing statement is just and true, to the best of their knowledge and belief £^y,9 OD ' RU F F > President Pro. Tern. W. B. STORM, Cashier Sworn and subscribed to before me this 13th day of March 1855. JOSEPH W. THOMAS Not. Pub. M C SIX SHARES MOBILE & GIRARD RAIL .ROAD STOCK FOR SALE. Apply to mar!3—w&twtf. T. LOMAX. More New Bacon. JUST RECEIVED ON CONSIGNMENT, and for sale, Fifty Thousand Pounds Georgia Cured, dry,and in fine order. marl3 —t&tf. H. C. PHELPS. BOUNTY LANDST WE have on hand a large lot of the Forms to be used in obtaining BOUNTY LANDS, suited to all cases, that we will sell atsl per quire, CASH. Columbus, Ga. w&twtf LOMAX & ELLIS. WINTER FACTORY, Colum'bus, G-a. YARNS, LINSEYS, WRAPPING TWINE, SEWING THREAD, for sale. WOOL Carded at one fourth toll or ten cents per ponnd. LINSEYS made up on shares, or 15c. per yard. All Work done Promptly and Warranted. MONTGOMERY - ]RON WORKS, MONTGOMERY, ALA. WILL 1 FURNISH PROMPTLY STEAM Engines, Circular Saw Mills,'Grist Mills, Shafting, or any desciiption of MACHINERY, Also Rich’s un rivalled Water Wheels, the best in the world. Lynch, Page & Cos, Wliittlesy & Cos., Woodruff & Goetchius,on the Muscogee Rail Road, and numerous others, testify to cutting 1000 feet of Lumber per hour; each using one of our Patent Circular Saw Mills ol one Saw. G. W. WINTER. mar 12—w&twtf Agent, Columbus Georgia. COLUMBUS, GA., MARCH 6, 1855. THE Partnership heretofore existing between the under signed under the firm and style of E. T. TAYLOR & CO. and TAYLOR, LOCKHART & CO., is this day dis solved by mutual consent. The name of the firms will be used in liquidation only by either of the partners. E. T. TAYLOR, HENRY LOCKHART, I. F. BROWN, J©S. W. THOMAS, tw3tw6t R. H, THOMAS. NEW SPRING GOODS, JUST RECEIVED BY MANLEY & HODGES. FRENCH, English and American Prints. French Cambrics and Brilliants. Scotch and Fiench Ginghams; all Styles. Bareges, Tissues and Light Colored Challeys. Light Summer Silks and Grenadines* A Choice Selection of Embroideries. Handkerchiefs, Collars, and Collars and Sleeves to match. Jackonet and Swiss Trimmings and Bands. English and German Hosiery—of every description. Damask and Muslin Drapery. ALSO, A Superior lot of Irish Linens. 6-4 Pillow Case—Linen and Cotton. 10-4 11—4 & 12-4 Cotton and Linen Sheetings. 3 ply, Ingrain and Liuen Carpeting. Every desciiption of goods usually found in our line —all of which will be sold at the lowest Cash Prices. Columbus, March 3, 1855. w&twtf. SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY LOTTERY. (BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA.) Conducted on the Havana plan. GRAND SCHEME FOR APRIL. CLASS M. To be drawn 2d of April 1855, in the city of Montgomery. WHEN PRIZES AMOUNTING TO Will be distributed according to the following MAGNIFICENT SCHEME! ESff’And remember every Prize is drawh at each drawing, and paid when due WITHOUT REDUCTION! 1 Prize of $15,000 ia $15,000 I do 5,000 is 5.000 1 do 4.000 is 4.000 1 do 3,000 is 3,000 I ,do 2,000 is 2.0( 0 1 do 15,00 is 15,00 1 do 1,100 is 1,100 ONLY TEN THOUSAND TICKETS. IjT Tickets $10 —Halves aud Quarters in proportion. Bills on all solvent banks at par. All communications strictly confidential. SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager. Sign of the Bronze Lion Montgomery, Oct. 21 twtd JOHN MAY, Agent, Girard, Ala. sty All letters for immediate answer must be addressed to JOHN MAY, Columbus, Ga. _e.T~T~Tuji INEZ, A Tale es the Alamo, is anew and popular work, just published by the Harpers and for sale by Also, a New Supply of South Side View of Slavery, by N. Adams, D. D.; Ruth Hall; Cap . Canot; Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern, &c. &c. Columbus, Feb. 22. w&tw f f. FOUND. APROMISORY NOTE, made by Dill & Long to Johnson, Thornton, which the owner can by calling at thiss office. ‘ febd—twtf. DR. CHARLES P. CRANE, Resident Physician of New Orleans, AND LICENTIATE OF THE MEDICAL FACULTY FOR TIIK SPECIALITIES OF EYE, EAR, THROAT, LUNG AND LIVER DISEASES, f RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Column tins and vicinity, that for the purpose of intredu cingfAfsJmethod >f treatment bv Inhalation of Yjj? Ogygea & Medicated Vapor, combined £3 with constitutional Rea:ed es, as a CURE for CO N S U M P” TION and rdi disorders of the Threat, Lungs, and Air Passages, he will remain at the Ferry Hotel until the luth of .barch, to afford those eltiicted, who may desire it, an opportun’ty of availing themselves of this, the oily rel able, ph o>( pical and rational process oi cure. Dr. C. woul t be pleaseu to hear trom his patients in Colum bus and vicinity, either personally or by letter, and may be con sulted at his rooms. Perry houl, irom 9 A M, till 5 P M, or will, if desired, visit families at their residence. Dr. . would respectly request those desirous of seeing him to call as early in the week as possible, as further engagement preclude the possibility ot lengthening his visit at this time. feb24 twtf w. H. CRISP, M DESI ROUS ofproviug to the citizens that their former liberal patronage is not forgotten; and wishing the leading attractions which visit Sa vannah to appear in Columbus also, has prevail inguished “SOUTHERN STAR,” (the reigning favorite of the day,) MRS. CHARLES HOWARD, to delay her performances in New Orleans for a short period, that the citizens of Columbus mav have an opportunity of see ing this most BRILLIANT COMMEDIENNE and CHARMING VOCALIST, whose celebrity from New York to New Orleans must be fa miliar to all readers of the public journals. MR. CHARLES HOWARD, will also appear, supported by the SAVANNAH DRAMATIC CORPS, And accompanied by the POPULAR BAND. The performances will commence MONDAY, the 12th of Teserved seats, 75 cents, which may be secured on | Monday, and, each following morn. General seats 50 cents.— marchlO twtf. HERE’S A CHANCE FORA BARGAIN FOR TEACHERS & LOVERS OF MUSIC. WISHING to our Large Stock of Sheet Music, Instruction Books, and Musical Works of all Rinds, we offer to sell until June next, at a discount of 50 per cent., FORCASH. p ’ VIOLINS & ACQORDEGNS can be bought cheaper here than at any other store in tho City. TRUAX & VANDEN BERG. febl4—tw&wtillstjune. 92—East Broad-Street. Columbus, Ga. REMOVAL. WE take this method of informing our friends and the pu lie that we have removed our Store to NO. 76 EAST SIDE OF BROAD STREET, Where can always be found a large selection of fUfiPIMO FORTES ffrfs?! From the Best Manufactories in the United States, ofall Styles and PRLCES. ALSO, Melodious, Guitars, Violincellos, Violins, Banjos, Tamborines, Flutes, Flutinas, Accordeous, Music Boxes, Clarionetts, Flageoletts and Fifes. Also,<sall kinds Uof BRASS INSTRUMENTS for BANDS, together with Bass and Tenor DkUMS. STRINGS of all kindss and the Largest Assortment of SHEET MUSIC for all the above named instruments, that can be found South of Philadelphia. ALSO, A LARGE STOCK OF (SL Fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, and FANCY GOODS, of all descriptions, together with a full asssortment of W orsted and Embroidery Patterns, and other articles too numerous to mention. 83*” S cond hand Pianos taken in exchange when new ones are bought, and the highest prices allowed for old ones. O?” Second hand Pianos for Sale or Rent. Pianos, Organs, Melodians, and all other kinds of Musical Instruments repaired in the best manner, and at the shortest notice, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. 8.11 orders left at our store will be promptly attended to. TRUAX & VANDEN BERG, 76 Broad Street, Sign of the Mammoth Fiddle. Crlumbus, Dec. 11,1854. w&twtf* Manufacturers’ & Mechanics’ Bank of Columbus. Columbus, Ga., Jan. 30,1855. THE Stockholders of this institution are hereby notified that a call for the remaining fifty per cent ot the capital stock is required to be paid at its Banking House m the city of Columbus, on or before the second day of April next. By order of the Board of Directors. Jan. 31—w&tw2m W. B. STORM, Cashier. Southern Mutual Life Insurance. THE favorable terms on which one may secure to his widow and orphan children a comfortable support, invite the at tention of all who are not; rich enough to provide for their fam ily without their own personal exertions. For further information apply to feb24 —w&tw3m. A. POND, Agent. HENRY C 7 PHELPS, COMMISSION & PRODUCE MERCHANT, NO. 155, BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS GA. B TENDERS his services to the pablic for the purchase and sale'of Merchandise and Produce, and as a Gen eral Agent. He has on hand Bacon, 1 ard, Pickled Torlc and Beef, Dried Beef, Pork Tongues, Sugar, Codec, SaH, Flour, Mo lasses, Vinegar, Pepper, Spice, Ginger,Candles, Soap, Starch, Tobacco, Dried Peaches, and Apples. Beans,Cranberrier,Cheese, Butter, App'es and Oranges, &a., &c. And is constantly receiving Western Produce ami Provisions, and the leading articles of Groceries. Ail of which he will SELL LOW FOR CASH, OR COUNTRY PRODUCE. Columbus, Ga., February 22, 1855. twtf. BROAD STREET HOUSE. MRS. BARROW having removed to the BROAD STREET HOUSE, solicits the patronage of her friends. Board per month $lB 00 “ “ “ with lodging 24 00 “ “ day. 1 75 Supper Breakfast and Lodging 1 25 Children and servants half price. Columbus, Jan. 20—t\v3m. Coffee, Sugar and Tea, Brandy, Segars and TOBACCO, AT COST. OWING to the tightness of the money market,'and the con tirued lowness ot the river, I am forced to offer goods at a I sacrifice, for the purpose of meeting my indebtedness. Thear i ticies are of the very best quality, selected with great care for ; the retail trade. N. B. All who are indebted will please se tie without de’ay, As future payments depend upon my pay. janlß—twtf. P. A. CLAYTON. Muscogee Railroad Stock for Sale. KA S iares ilijeogee Rulm 1 Stock so rale bv OU lIARRtSON, AUSTIN & A/cGEIIEE. feb3. .wVtwtf. GEORGIA Muscogee county.—Whereas Keturah C. Ector apilies for the Guardianship cf the jropirty to which VViley B. Ector aud Frances M. Ector, miuo’* chiidron under 14 years of age, of Richard Ector, are entitled in iLeir own ; right: These are therefore to cite and admonish all persons con cerned, to show cause, if any they have, why said applicant should not be appointed Guardian as aforesaid, at the court of Ordinary to be h Id in and for said county on tne first Monday i in April next. j Given under my hand this 27th February*, 1855. I feb27-30dtwlt. JOHN JOHNSON, Ordinary. GUANO. lO Tons Guano, Just Received, and for Sale by GREENWOOD & GRIMES. Columbus March 7, 1855. w&tw6od. FRESH GARDEN SEEDS, Just Received and for s?le by Dec.9—wtw&tf ROBRET A. WARE. DISSOLUTION. ” THE copartnership of James K. Redd, Cos., has ex pired by limitation, aud circumstances compel us to col lect; so we hope all indebted to us either by note or account will come forward and settle by or before the Ist April, at which time the notes and accounts will be sued if not paid, or other -atisfactory arrangements made. dec29—w&tw3m. JAMES K. REDD, & CO. BY AYER &, WILKINS^ AUCTIONEERS. Just Received and for Sale Low. 4 Bales India Bagging; 10 Coils Kentucky Rope. 10 Barrels Wbisky; I quarter Cask Fine Brandy. 1 do. Maderla Wine: 1 do. Pale Sherry. I Barrel Scotch Whisky; 1 do. Swan Gin. 3000 Fine Havana Cigars. February 19th. w&twtf. AYER & WILKINS. FOR SALE.: FORTY likely young negroes consisting of men, wo men, boys and girls. Planters wishing to purchase would do well to give us a call. jan3l-twtf. AYER & WILKINS. A FEW SHARES MUSCOGEE RAIL RO.4D Stock for Sale. Apply to deel2—w&tw. ‘ AYER & WILKINS. A A Shares Mobile & Girard Rail Road Stock, Tr.U for Sale by AYER & WILKINS, jaull—twtf For Sale. A GOOD SECONDHAND PIANO FORTE.— Apply to janl6— twtf. AYER & WILKINS. Just Received on donsignment, RAAA LBS. New Bacon; Hog round; tivUU 5000 lbs. Fresh Lard in Barrels, Half Bbls. Sr Kegs. 1000 Yards Teuessee Jeans. 25 Boxes, % Boxes and % Boxes best Virginia Tobacco. 75 Pair Woolen Socks. Cheap for Cash. HULL, FRIERSON k CO . jan23 Commission, Receiving k Forwaring Merchants. SPECIAL NOTICE. IN order that our customers may understand the terms on which we Wade, we have thought it advisable to publish them. They are as follows: For all purchases on time, payments will be required twice a year; say Ist May and Ist Januarv. On all amounts unpaid at the times specified, we shall claim and expect interest until paid. E. BARNARD, & CO Columbus, Jan. Ist,’ss. janll—w&twtf. HEAR BOTH SIDES. All the World will Read this Book. THE LIFE AND BEAUTIES OF FANNY PERN, IN ONE VOLUME, 12mO„ CLOTH. Wlio is Ruth Hall! Is Ruth Hall Fanny Fern, or somebody else! ami if Fanny Pern is not lt uth Hall wlio is Fanny Fern! THE LIFE FERN! Is now before the public, and the £ world will ue enlightened. And this book a stranere tale unfolds. The present Work is authentic in all its Details. Those who have read the advance copy, pronounce it the wittiest, spiciest book of itbe season. It presents vivid, life like pidures of the charming and bril liant Author of Fern heaves anti Ruth Hall, at her own fireside, in the Editor’s Sanctum, in the street, at Church, and everywhere, and in every position she is the same fascinating woman. In th s volume, several of Fanny Fern’s earliest efforts appear forthe first time in book form. The reader will find .that they possess the same attractive features which characterize ail her productions. They are alternately witty and pathetic, caustic and soothing, sparkling and pensive. No other author has succeeded so well in touching the finer chords of the heart. Just received and for sale by febls—w&twtf. W. PEASE. Corn Meal. JUST received, on Consignment, 50 Bushels, fresh ground. February 22—twtf. 11. 0. PHELPS. Bounty Land! Bounty Land! Bounty Land ! THE undersigned having associated themselves together for the purpose of procuring BOUNTY LAND under the several acts of Congress heretotore passd, are now prepared to make application for all who who are entitled. Persons who have heretofore received Bounty Land War rants, are, under a recent act of Congress, entitled to an addi tional Bounty of Land, and by calling at our < ffice cau get all the necessary information. Wea r e also prepared to prosecute Pension and other claims against the United States. Jb'iom our long experience and gen eral success, we can with confidence say, that a'l claims entrus ted to our care, will be promptly and i-peedily adjusted One ot the parties being constantly in Washington city, will give the business his personal attention there. Officeover Gunby & Daniels’ Store, Columbus,Georgia. MICHAEL N. CLARK, feh24..w&twtf. * A. B. RAGAN. Muscooee R.R. Cos., Columbus GA.,Feb. 16, 1855. DIVIDEND NO, 3- AT a meeting of the Board of Directors of the JV/uscogeo R. ! R. Company, held on the 13th inst., it was resolved that a i semi-annual Dividend of four dollars per share on the common stock of the Company, be declared, and that the same he pay able on and after the 15th of March, proximo, at their office m Columbus, and to all Stockholders whose stock is reeristered in Savannah, Ca.,at the office of Win. P. Hunter, Esq., at the Mu rine Bank, Savannah. D. ADAMS, jabla—w&twtd. Sec. k Treasurer. JAMES B. CUNNINGHAM, CIYU, ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR. COLUMBUS, EGORGIA. ARCHITECTURAL Designs and Working Plans for Build ings furnished. Artificer’s work calculated; Surveys ot land made, and Topograpical plans furnished with accuracy, neatness and despatch. 83**” Office over Col. Holt's Law Office. Columbus, Feb. 24. w&twtf. DISSOLUTION, THE firm of HALL& MCSES was dissolved on the first of i January, 1855, by ihe dea#; of 1.1. Moses. lIERVEY HALL, Surviving Partner. COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE undersigned have entered into the HARD-WARE B USIjVESS, under the firm ard name of HALL, MOSES & CO. -HERVEY HALL, IS \AO I. MOSES, JACOB P. lIEVRICKS, WILLIAM A. BEACH. February 13, 1855. w&twtf. NOTICE. PERSONS indebted to A. C. Flewellen & Cos. will please makeimmediatepayment. Their accounts may be found the Book Store of J. L. HOWELL. Ooiurcbus, Dec 30—tw&wtf Irish Potatoes. JUST received, on Cons’gr.meat, 32 Carre’s fine Ye.iow, for planting, and PJ Red for tabic use. feb‘22—twtf. H.C.PH'II P. Salt Pork. RECEIVED, on Consignment, 20,0.0 los. Tork no v in Salt ami ready for curing. febSJ—twtf. 11. C.P.IELFS, CARD. HAVING disposed ot my interest in my Daguerrean Galle ry to Mr. 0. I. DEPEW, I would return my sincere thanks to my numerous friends and tht public, for their liberal patronage during the last four years. Hoping the same will he extended to my successor, who is every wayccmpetcnt to do justice to all, 1 subscribe myself, very respectfully, leb26—w&tw 1 nr. J.S. AVOODBRIDGE. D AGrUERREOT YPING. THE subscriber having purchased the interest of Mr. J. S. Woodbridge in his DAGUERREAN GALLERY, would respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed upon “Woodbridge’s Gallery.” It is an established fact and cannot Ue denied, that the Pictures taken at these Rooms, far surpass in richness ol tone and beau ty of finish, those of any other gallery iu the country. Pictures taken,as usual, in every style of the art, from the smallest Locket size to the largest for frames. Try me, and satisfy yourself that there is still “a chip of the old block” among you. Pictures taken with fancy Meialic Back-ground, of any color; giving them the appearance of statuary. Also, anew style of Stereoscopes, peculiar to himself, and far surpassing anything heretofore produced in this place. Feb 26 —w&twly C.I. DEPEW. GRENVILLE, & €O. General Commission & Forwarding Merchants, SAVANNAH GA. GRENVILLE & SAMPLE, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS Chattanooga, Tennessee. Will give prompt attention to all business entrusted to their care Liras, E. Cbenvillk. I William T. Sample, (Savannah, Ga. Chattanooga, Tenn. Feb. 27, 1855. twlm. State of Georgia—Randolph County. Court of Ordinary, March Tenn, 1855. IT appearing to the Court, by the petition of Jacob B. Shrop shire, that William Taylor, of said county, deceased, did in his life time execute to Richard Jacobs his bond conditioned, to execute good and sufficient titles to said Richard Jacobs for lot of land number forty-five, in the fifth district of originally Lee, now Randolph county,—and it further appearing that said William Taylor departed this life witout executing title for said land, or in any way providing the refer, and before th purchase money for said laud was due: and it further appe jring, that subsequently to the death ol said Wm.Taylor,the said Ricli’d Jacobs, lor value received and by , endorsement, transferred tho said bond to one Delaware Morris, and afterward, on a certain day, in said petition mentioned, the said Delaware A/otris, in like manner transferred the said bond to the said Jacob B Shrop shire, and it further appearing tlmt the said Jacob B. Shrop shire has fully paid the amount of the purchase money for said land with interest, to Henry L. Taylor, Administrator ,dc turn!* non on the estate of said William Taylor; and saitl Jacob B. Shropshire having petitioned tnis court to direct the said Henry L.Taylor, administrator as aforesaid, to execute to him titles for said lot of laud in conformity with eaid bond; It is therefore hereby ordered. That notice he given at three or more public places iu said county, and in the Columbus Times & Sentineljfor 3 months, of such application; that all persons concerned may file objections in the saitl Ordinary’s office (if any they have) why said Henry L.Taylor, admiustrator asaforesaid, should not execute titles to said lot of laud in lon orruity to said bond as'required by law* A true extract from the minutes of said court, this March 7th, 1855. marl2—w3tn. O. P BEALL, Ord. GEORGIA, Chattahoochee county—Whereas. J. I*. Lord applies to me foi letters of guardianship of John 8. Brew er, a minor under the age of 14 years. These are, therefore, to cite ami admonish all persons con* cerned to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to shew cause (if any they have) why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand and official signature, in the town of Cusseta, this March 6th 1855 March 13--w6t J. T. McNAGIITON, Ordinary. Talbot Sheriff Sales. WILL be sold before the Court House door in the town of Talbotton, Talbot county, Ga. on the Ist Tuesday in April next, within the legal hours of sale, the following proper ty, to-wit ’ One house and lot in the town of Tulbotton, Tolbot county, ly ing in Square D., No. II & 14, now occupied by Frederick Meyen, levied on to satisfy one fi fa, issued from the Inferior rourt of Talbot county, in tavor ot Charles M. Smith vs Freder ick Meyen. j’eb2ti—w3od. EDW ARD H .lIARYEY, Dept. Shff. Postponed Sale. Will he sold at the same time and place One house and lot in Geneva, now occupied by Samuel Koockogey, as a grocery aud eating house, levied on as the property of said Koockogey to satisfy one fi fa issued from Muscogee Superior Court in favor of Henry Callier vs. Samuel Koockogey. E. H. Harvey, Dept. Shff. march 12 tds. STATE OF GEORGIA, Early ‘county—Whereas, Otho P Beal! applies to me for letters of'administration on the estate ol Hiram Lisle, Jate of Tex a-, deceased : These are, tlierefoi e, to cite and admonish all and singular tire kindred and creditors cf said deceased to shew cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted said applicant at the March term next of llic court of ordinary for said county. Given under my hand at office, this January 27th. 1855. jan3o—wGt. S. S. STAFFORD,Ordinary. Notice to debtors ami creditors.—All persons having demands against Patrick Adams, fiate of Muscogee county, deceased, are hereby notified to file their claims duly authenticated within the time prescribed by law, and those in debted to said deceased are requested to make immediate set tlement. ANNE ADAMS, Executrix. Coiumbus March 9!li, 1835. w4od STATE OF GEORGIA, Early county. Court of Ordinary for said county, November Term, 1854 Etheldred Hays applies for letters of discission V\ from the administration of the estate of Win. L. Hays, de ceased ; all persons interested are hereby notified to file their objections, if any they have, in my office in terms of the law ; otherwise letters of dismissory will be granted said applicant at the June term next of our court. S. *, STAFFORD, Nov 17 —twlt&wCm Ordinary- Mortgags Sa’e. GEORGIA, EARLY COUNTY.—By virtue of a Mortgage fi fa, will be sold on the first Tuesday in March next, before the Court House door in the town of Blakely, Early county, between the usual hours of sale, the following property to wit: Lot No. 3, and .part ol lot No. 4 on the west side of the square of the town oi Blakely with the improvements thereon, consist ing of the Hotel where Janus B. Brown now lives, and other buildings, and 85 acres more or Jess of north half of lot of land, No. 127 near said town of Blakely, soid to satisfy a mortgage fi fa from Early Superior C ourt in favor of John T. Howard, vs James B. Brown, —pronerty pointed out in said Mortgage fi fa. febfi—w3od. THOS. WILLIAMS, Dept. Sh’ff. GEORGIA Randolph County.—Henry J. Engram having ap plied to me for Letters'of Administration tie bonis nun on the estate of Gabriel Smith, late of said county, dee’d— All and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased am therefore hereby ordered to file their objectious (if any they have) on or before the next Apiil Term of the court ot Ordi naiy of said county, otherwise letters will be then and there granted to the applicant. Given under my hand, at office, the 6th dav of February, 1855. febl2 —4(;d., ‘ C. P. BEALL, Ord. G\ EORGIA, Randolph Grunty.—.John M. Green having ap- T plied to me for letters of administration on the estate of Simpson McLendon, late of said county, dec’d: Ail and singular the kindred aud creditors of said deceased are therefore hereby ordered, to tfile their objections (if any they have) on or beiore the next April Term of the Court of Or dinary of said county, otherwise letters will be {then and there granted to the applicant. Given under my hand, at office, the oth day of February, 1855. febl2—w4od. O.P. BEALL, Ord. / t EORGIA, Randolph County.—Whereas, John Merkison VT has applied to me for letters of Guardianship for the per sonsand property of Elmore JV*ichols and James K. Nichols, or phans of Jackson J. Nichols, late ot said coniry, deceased; Ali and singular, theparties interested, are therefore hereby notified to make theirobjections known on or before the fir.-t •Monday in April next, oiberwise letters will he granted t> the said Applicant. (liven under my band, at office, Februsy Bth, 1855. leb!2 —w4od O. P. BEALL, Ordidary. GEORGIA, TAYLOR COUNTY.—Gideon New som administrator of Stephen Johnson, late of said county, deceased, and Daniel W. Miller administrator of John Charles, late of Alabama, deceased, apply for dismis sion from their respective administrations. Orders lor cita tion have been granted. Ali concerned are required to appear at the Court of Ordinary lor said county, on the iirst Monday in August next, and make objection, it they have any ; otherwise the applicants will be dismissed. Given under my hand, at Otiico, January 27th, 1855. jan3o—w6m- JOHN STURDIVANT, Ordinary. Q EORGIA TAYLOR COUNTY.— Moses S. Thomp u son applies to the Court of Ord in a y of said county for an order to compel Sarah Bowden, administratrix of James L. Bowden, late of said county deceased, to make him ti tles to 45 acres of land in the north-west comer ol lot 220 in the 3d District of said county. This application is founded upon a bond for titles Lv saiddec.d, in his lile’irne, made to Charles Grant, assigned by him to John M. Hobbs, who as signed the same to the applicant. All objections to tho execution of such titles must be made within three months from the beginning of this publication. Given under my ha and, February 3d, 1655, feb6-w3m. JOHN STURDIVANT, Ordinary.