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Bennett a Poet.—The New York Herald announces the publication of the “Early Poeins of James Gordon Bennett,” written between the ages of eighteen and t went v’three. B ooksellers would do well to dispose of their copies of Shakespeare, Pope and Byron, before Ben nett makes his appearance, or they may find them a drug ia the market. Illinois Finances. —New York, March 12.—Governor Mattison. of Illinois, is now here, and has received full security for the amount on hand of Messrs. Wadsworth £ Shelden at the time of their failure, to enable the Treas urer of Illinois, with other provisions made by the late Legislature, to pay the January interest at the time the next July interest is paid. BY AUTHORITY. laws op the united states. [Public No. 52.] \N ACT to amend the act approved twenty-sixth August eighteen hundred and fihy-two, entitled “An act to re duce and define the boundaries of the military reserve at Saint Peter’s river, in tne territory of Minnesota/’ and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa tires of the i rated States of America, in Congress as • sem&Ud, That the act approved twenty-sixth August, eighteen hundred and “to redfice and define the boundaries of the at Saint Peter’s river, in the Territory ol ,” shall be, and is herebv, amen ded, so that the Unauthorized tgfbe sold at public sale by that act shall to the Operations of tne laws re* g ilating the sale ahd disposition ot the public lands: Provi oed, howewr. T iat where any of said lands are claimed by pre-enjptjeh, under settlement and cultivation made prior to of this /rcfjqnroot and payment shall be i;i uie witnm three of said lands come within the provisions of the act of twen ty-third May, eighteegdiundred and Ickty four, for the re lief of the citizens of towns upon the lands of the United States, under certaijr circumstances, suc\ proof and pay ment shall also within three months alter the pas sage ot this act; find in either case, if the\ntries are not made wuhiu tlutt time, the claim shall be Provi ded, further, That where two or more persons are settled upon the same legal subdivision, they shall be permitted to enter it jointly—the right of each to be in proportion to the extent ot liie improvements. Sec. 2. Mid be it further enacted , That the Revrend E. G. Gear shall be, and he is hereby authorized to enter lots numbers one and two and the west half of the north east quarter of section four, in township twenty eight north, ot bflpgte twenty four west, of the fourth principal meridian in ths Mioeapolis district, at one dollar and twenty five cent# per acre. Approved March 2,1855. LPublic No. 53J AN ACT to provide a more efficient discipline for the Navy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Refnresenta tire- of the United States of America in Congress as sembled, That from and after the passage of this act, it shall be the duty of every commanding officer of any of the vessels ot the njivyfon returning from a cruise, to for ward his arrival in port, to the Secretary of the Nayy/a list of the names of such, of the crew who enljtatfHhr three years as in his opinion, on being discharg ed *are entitled to an‘honorabledischarge,’as a testimon ial of fidelity and obedience; and that he shall grant the same to such, according to the form to be prescribed by the Secretary ol the Navy. Stc. 3 . And be it further enacted, That if any sea- ! man, ordinary seaman, landsman, or boy, shall re-enlist \ tor three years, within three months alter his discharge, he j shall, on presentinghis honorable discharge, or on accoun- ! tmg in a satisfactory manner for its loss, be entitled to pay j during the said three months, equal to that which he would j h ‘.vs been entitled it he had been employed in actual ser vice. Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty ot commanders ot any vessel in the navy, in granting temp- rary leave of absence and liberty on shore, to exer cise caretully a discrimination in favor of the faithful and obedient. Stc. 1. And be it further enacted, That summary courts martial may be ordered upon petty officers and persons of iu\:rior ratingsby the commander of any vessel in the na vy to which such persons belong, for the trial of offences 1 wmch he may deem deserving of greater punishment than i the commander ot a vessel himseri is by law authorized to iuriict of his own authority, but not sufficient to require trial by general court martial. Sec. 5 . And be it further enacted J That summary ou ts martial shall consist of three officers not below the rank o: passed of some competent person to act as recorder. B*tore proceeding to trial, the members saaii take tne following oath hr affirmation, which the re corder is hereby authorized t(Administer: “You, A. 8., do son ninly swear (or affirm) that you will well and truly frv without prejudice or partiality, the case now ta depending, according to the evidence which shall bejadduced, the laws tor the government ot llie navy, jaad y-our own con science. So help you God.” , Atter w atch, the recorder©! the court shall take thefol- ; wing oath or affirmation, which the senior member of I tue court -hall administer. “ \ ou, A. 8., do solemly swear that you wilj keep a true record of the evidence whan may be given before tais court, and the proceedings thereof bo help you God.” r ';° -dad kit further enacted, That the command -5 ; ‘'■ P l *i have authority to order any officer under u,? iA>“nnaati to act as the recorder ot a summary court >ec. 7. And be it further enacted, Tnat all testimony go mi before such court shall be given oraliv, on oath or af irim ster 11 ’ the £eQ ‘ or niea,Der of the court shall ad -I’h u summary courts martial may sentence petty offi \” : l * r * on , s mlenor ratings to anyone ot the follow ing puai?:inients, viz: first. Discharge from the service with bad conduct f fo?eiS%o^^. Se “ tenCeD ° ttObeCanied into etfectin feoc nd. Solitaryconfinemnntin irons, sino-le ordouble conhnemc- n r d X a |f r ’ ° r d J rn / ni ' he J d rations,provided no such contmernetc shah exceed thirty days. Hurd. Solitaryjconfinementin irons,siagle ordouble not exceeding thirty days. ’ = 0r aouDle * ; t;’^ th > So !i tary con hnenient not exceeding thirty days. I h i m. Confinement not exceeding two months. j Keduefon to next interior ratine -eventh. Deprivation of liberty on shore oa'foreign sta- | Li, ..n. Ex.ra police duties, andloss of pay not to ex puuSm;S;“ ,ay beAidei to a ”? 1 - ‘n’a / lt - turt ] ' ie f e f a cted, That no sentence o u - i1? i ntartial shall bet carried into effect with al nh\t PP ol the officer ordering the court, who ii : °ir r e ' lllUnpl r to ’ altogether, bat uot to - uunute any such sentence. And it shall be the duty of ! v > ca consnanuing officer to remit anv parlor the ecuuan n^-S^ , by • a m,na ry court martial,the ex senmr ii \ n opinion ot the surgeon or j Wn.vw t- , ?? k g * T ' n m writing, produce ! , 1 j‘7 ‘ tne health ot tue person sentenced, x>r in , r -,f e to d so. shall be his duty, without ‘.m 1 ,- c ¥° a £ d | a lo the same or to another tv ™ art ? a^ which shall have power, upon’ the ! ! d> ” K u n ’ to r l mit rire former punishment, I tinTpiace tnereof 16 °* th ° aulhoriz ed Pnmsirmeiitß in e ! lacted ’ That the proceed much co” ; -nd raartl:d be conducted with as th- Vds > ‘ i'u-ri f 4 * d A h re , cl ' lon as may be consistent with Under ““J f ms and rules as miy me riieNaw, wuh the ap^ |r^^n2^ b^uti e , Qtotthe V nited Sta*; and ail such Navy Department. nmanitted lu .the usual mode to the tn ate That any punish < 1 mania! mav by a su ™ ,nar y martial. ’ ue ui.t.cicd by any general court w b.fshall emij C ”? cted ’ Ti,:it an y Person, or Uv, who may t )a ve en'o-Jlt’- d ’ ‘ l r seanian landsman, I’u rci fchates, ‘a k lhe Bav al service of the any-K:so :i wboma?h °J * h ? shali conceal! deln.Tr Inm up, upon aild relu-e to slid?/ up, a leg.-.[ coovict ~', b - £ . coni,naad ‘ u g officer,’ tin 4! the court, in auv >* J lne and at the discre do lars, or be impris-oued tor diree hundred j year. ’ n - hinu not exceeding one Approved March 2,155>. t:mi Cutter's Spanish Mixture ffieoolvSSd* ny^f*w, jj rev.ve tkeir tlroopmg coustitutions, exi.-?ail \ h u ‘ Wlil •m the blood, excite the liver to a profit and hll^ morS “* propMfes - ‘** i% We can ottlysay TRY IT. A smMe ka.l. ; Mi lb-so-yuiled tsarsaparilia> liiextieiK-e. h C! .^..^ orth Mercury, Oyrntm, or any other noxious or tioiSSSSf °° and can Ire given to the youngest infant withUcE^ 2 ’ fccethe cett.hcau>s of wonderful cures aroundffi??S’ U. More than five hundred persons m the ctv m momi, \ a , can tct.i.T to its govd effixts Rlch * Nie advertisement. „ , marl. y oßsts - Wobms!—V arious theories have been started relative to the origin of intestinal worms, and yet the ques tion is still a l vexed one among medical authorities. Os one tact, however, all are informed, and in which all agree the latal natnre of the influence they exert on children. At tms season ot the year the attacks of worms are most frequent as well as most dangerousr We take great plea sure m directing the attention of parents to the Vermifuge ot Dr. M’Lane. It is one of the most extraordinary med icines ever introduced to the public, and has never failed of success when tried. lor sale by all Druggists in Columbus, and by dealers generally throughout the U. S. marl 7. It should be universally known—for it is strictly trae—that indigestion is the parent of a large proportion of the fatal diseases. Dysentery, diarrhoea, cholera morbus liver complaint, and jnany other diseasess enumerated in the city inspector’s weekly catalogue of deaths, are genera ted by indigestion alone, ’lhink of that dyspeptics! think ot it all who suffer from disordered stomachs, and if you are willing to be guided by advice, founded upon experi ence, resort at once (don’t delay) to Hoofland’s German Bitters, prepared by Dr. C. M. Jackson, which, as an alter ative,curative and mvigorant, stands alone and unapproach ed. General depot, 120 Arch street. We have tned these Bitters, and know that that they are excellent for the dis eases specified above— Philadelphia City Item. Married. In Cuthbert, on Thursday the Bth instant, by the Rev. i rolessor hoster, Dr. J. R. Boon,ot Macon, and Miss Vic tona Alhe, daughter of Col. Augustus Aiden, President of Andrew Female College. In Chattahoochee county, Ga , on the 15th instant, by Rev. Thomas J. Miles, Mr. James McNeal of this city and Miss Amanda C., daughter ot Maj. Mark A. George, of the former place. DIED. At his residence in Sumter county, on the morning of thd 12th instant, Col. Goorgo L Douglas, in the 55th year ot his age. He was a native of South Carolina, but with the rest of his father’s family removed to Georgia, and, when quite a wilderness, settled the place now known as Cos 11 odea in Monroe county. LIST OF LETTERS. A LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office _£TL at Columbus Ga. March 15, 1855, which, if not taken out by April 1, 1855, will be sent to the Dead Letter office A Adams, John 3 Anderson, W. J Averett, Auderson Allgood, Dan’l N Archer, R M Alien, John Abuey, Beoj 2 B Buckler, Isabel Bedell, R W Bird, Hannah Bryant, Epsey A Brown, Susan 2 Brinnegar, J H Brooks, Martha Bellamy, R H Bundles, Martha A Burweii, F W Baird, J B 2 Buckner, Eli Bowden, J E 2 Bewers, E W Braley, Jas Boyden, WW, Baker, N Beers, Mary E Bowers, John Bragg, O T Bellomy, W C Bradley, James A Brock, James Bartlett, Burrel Benson, James M Bray, Levina Baker, Sterling Brown, Liddy £ C Caderesse, Paul Clarke, Hannah Clark, Lucy Carter, Janies H Culver, Daniel 2 Cannon, Susannah Caughy, Sam’i Collins, Matilda ACopeland, Stephen Carroll, J J Carlile, Micajah Cochran, James A Cafiey, H Cl Chase, F T Cobb, Merida Clark, Mrs. S A Chatterton, A Cliaddiek,J B Campbell, C E Cureton.Thos Cook, J M Crowder, Mrs A PCordei Aurelius Cleveland, Reese D Downing, Benj Dozier, Martha’ Day,Seneoth Drawhom, Jas Dudley, Nancy A Dill, A A Derick, J L, Dudley, E E Ac F Edwards, M E Eubank, G W French, Rebecca Evans, C J Edwards, August’s Fairfield, S D Eiea, Mrs Freeman, John A Fuller, Jnlia A Eder, Ellis Freel, Patrick 2 Frank, Addia Eubank, A F 3 Fanney, John French, Henry G Gasley, Col B Gammell, Geo A Goode, Eady Green, W A Goings, Henry Garrett, Henry Gordon, James B Gafford,Geo Griggs vSc Schley j Green, John Green, Wm S H Hudson, Henrietta Hough, Nancy Hallenbeck, John Hendon, Nancy Hazlewood, Alice Huff, Maiy P Harris, R E Harris, H N Hooker, Nancy Hendon, E C 2Harman, G A Harter, Nancy Hudson, Isaac E Hughes, John Harkness, Moisey Hardaway, W A Haile, Wm Harris, Sarah A High, Peter .S Hartsfield, C N Halienbeck, Garret Helecom, Martha Howard, Anna Hillers, P Harris, H J Hinsdale, Martin I Ac J Irwin, S Johnson, J R 2 Jones, Wm B K Ac L Kennedy, Thomas Landers, John Lockhart, James Kirkland, Jas M 2 Linne, Charles Lockhart, Lemuel Lynch, 1 Martha V Lewis, Robt Lamb, Green E Livingston, W W Lawrence, Nancy Lester, Missouri Livert, Nancy J Long, Lewis Langdon,JJ Lamb, J K 2 Lawsin, A Lewis, John Lowe, Mrs. A L Lamon, Andrew Langford, M T 31 Moore, Thos G 2 Mehaffey. Josiah Malone, B F Mealen,Wm Murpey,',M VV 2 Mung, VV HII Mills, ChasC Morman, Martha Morris, Henry M Murphy,Mrs M A2Mason, Mr McConnei,J F Monett, A P Murrell, Isaac T 4 MeCullay, M B Morris, John S • Massey, Warren McAfee, A B Mull, Mary C Morrisson, A C McAfee, M D Miles, Mr Morris, Ealy McCarty, Thos Milium, William Morris, Ivy McEachernN E A Miller, John D Meehalson, S A E McDonald, J T Mahaffey, Oliver Morris, Adiine McMilton, B N Ac O Nona, Mr. Nell, N S Owen, Hitty B Newsom, Rebecca Oliver, John A Ogletree, G 2 Napier, Leroy Owens, MA E O'Connor, Hugh Nell, Elizabeth Owens, Martha E Odell, J W P Patterson, J M Pace, JR 2 Perry, Reddick Pillsbury, J L Parker, John 2 Peceort, Simeon Parr, L L Parr, Sarah Pace, John Pratt, Frank 2 Patillo, James Phillips, W J Peabody, Geo H 2Pembinton, M A Perdew, Dow R Robinson, W H Roberts, A C Rogers, Jane A Rogers, Pleasant Russell, Louisa Robinson, H P Rutlege, D A Reese, Hue Reeves, E A Robinson, J Rogers, Agness Richards, Stephen 2 , Ruckty, F P Robins, Charity Richards, J D Robison, Sylvanus Rees, Jos B Roseman, Jas T Rossod, Sarah Rich, Zepheniah S Smith, A Smith, John Simpson, A & Cos Slaughter, Ellen SuelLngs, WF 2 Shiriiog, Mary A Sawyer, Elder 2 Strong, John Stofer, Wm Stewart, C W Smith, Orlena Smith, Lucyi Stephens. Mary Snowden, RadfordStatham, Martha Slathatn, P M Shaw, Charles 2 Siller, Mr C Smith, G W 3 Scarboro, Edwin Snivrel, Rebecca Shofher, Milley A SStewart, Sarah A Stewart, Thos Shirley, Martha Snockley, Rebecca Southall, J T Smith, N L Smith & Sykes, Sayre, Henry ShipmaD, J B Smith, Miss M Sikes, A W Shirley, Mary A Sanders, Janies N Shirting, C H Smith, CW 2 T Tumedge, Henry Thompson, A D Tant. D K Tate, Emily Toney, J oh W Tapper, Clara W Wiggins, M ary J Wright, Lucy A Warner, Ac with Whitten, Eliz’hW2Watts, Wm Wood, VVm H Wilkerson, Shada Ward, Susan Wadsworth, Wiley Walker, Sam’i Wall, Sarah Whitly, Will Wright, Mi ton Wilson, Stephen Williams, Elvira 2 Warwick, H S Wills, R C Weller, Nathan Ware, N R Wilson, John 2Willburn, james V'indsor.J R M Ward, Jesse Wise, W L Wood, Anu C Wimberly, P E Wooley, C S Williams, Linch Wimberly, WG4 Waoaser, GVV 2 White, Jas VV Watkins. Samuel Young, James S Yarboro, Sarah Persons calling for any of the letters on this list will please ask for advertised letters. 11. C. FORSYTH, p.M. Colnmbu?, Ga. March 15, 1555. $25 REWARD. I WILT, pay the above reward &ir proof acainst any white person selling xr giving any of cdv negroes intoxioatimr li quors of auy kind whatever. J. D. WILLIFORD. m*rl7 tw3twlt HAMS—AHEAD OF STAG & SHAY, USES LIGOS, TENNESSEE COM’HSSIftX IIOESE. JUST RECEIVED ON CONSISNMENT t— t-uks Chandler A-Co's. Extra Trim turd and Extra Curd O Ham*. Ci Cask* do Shoulders. 4~> 4, lar rnd Sides. Wholesale and Ketail. Low for Ca<?h. marC— nJtttwlt, IIALL, MOSES, & CO., COLUMBUS, GA. HAVE ia store for sale on accommodating terms, a well assorted Stock of Hardware & Agricultural Implements, Consisting in part of Ploughs in great variety. STRAW CUTTERS. Grain Cradles. Hoes of various kinds. Chains of every kind. IRON and ST E EL . Plough Steel 10 and 12 inches wide. Carriage Materials. Blacksmith's Tools. CARPENTER’S TOOLS. Mill Saws of various kinds. Mill Irons and Mill Screws. Gin Gearing 8,0,10 and 12 feet. Plates and Balls for Cotton Screws, and ’ Rope and Pulleys for Cotton Presses, Together with every article usually kept in a Hardware Store; we have also, N- Nuckolls’ Patent Straw and Shuck Cutter, said by judges to be the best of the kind ever invented for Cutring feed for Stock. HALL, MOSES & CO., mar 13,1855 —wtf. Columbus, Ga. FOUND. A PROMISSORY NOTE for Forty Dollars, made payable to J. J. Thomas or beeier, dated sth January, 1849, which the owner can have by calling at this office and paying charg es. mar IT—twtf MIDWIFERY. MRS. JANE M’GIXTY offers her professional servi ces to thepeople of Columbus and vicinity. She has had thirty years experience in the business and flatters herself that by strict attention she will merit the public pitronage. She may be found, when not professionally engaged, at her residence on Jackson street, just below the Methodist Mission Church. [marl5 —twtf. lottery: OF the following Magnificent Paintings from the Pencil of Mr. John Antrobus of Columbus Ga. The Hebrew Captives, An Autumn Evening, The Vesper Bell, Winter Amusement,’ Gossip by the Brook-side, Morning, Evening, A Frosty Morning, A Winter Day, View near Rome, The above Paintings can be seen at Messrs Truax Sl Vanden Berg’s Music Store, where they will be Raffled for as soon as the Tickets are all sold, in the lollewing manner, there being ten prizes and two hundred tickets: The first drawn No. is entitled A View near Rome, “ 10 “ “ u “ ■* *• Winter Day, | “ 20 “ “ u “ “ Frosty Morning. “ 30 “ 44 44 4 4 44 to Evening,) “ 40 44 44 44 4 4 44 44 Morning, 44 50 44 44 44 ** 44 Gossip by the Brookside, “ 60 44 44 44 44 44 Winter Amusement, 44 ICO 44 44 44 44 44 Vesper Bell, 44 120 4 4 44 44 44 44 An Autumn Evening, 44 140 44 44 44 44 44 The Hebrew Captives. Tickets $5. marlotwtf AYER & WILKINS. ~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. * mar!3—t&tf. H. C. PHELPS. BOUNTY LANDST WE have on hand a large lot of the Forms to be used iu obtaining BOUNTY LANDS, suited to ail cases, that we will sell atsl per quire, CASH. Columbus, Ga. w&twtf LOMAX & ELLIS. 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 1355, in the city of Montgomery. WHEN i RIZES AMOUNTING TO S60 9 000 Will be distributed according to the following MAGNIFICENT SCHEME! t3?“And remember every Prize is drawh at each drawing and paid when due WITHOUT REDUCTION! 1 Prize of §15,000 is §15,000 I do 5,000 is 5,000 I do 4.000 ia 4.000 1 do 3,000 is 3.000 I do 2,000 is 2.000 1 do 15.00 is 15,00 1 do 1,100 is I,LOO ONLY TEN THOUSAND TICKETS, rr Tickets §i0 —Halves and 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, Oet. 21 —twtd JOHN MAY, Agent, Girard, Ala. Cty All letters for immediate answer must be addressed to JOHN MAY, Columbus, Ga. —r j-1 INEZ, A Tale of the Alamo, is anew and ‘/MSlajc^L popular work, just by the Harpers, and for sale by Also, a New Supply of South Side View of Slavery, by N. Adams, D. D.; Ruth Hall; j Ca p. Canot; Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern, &c. Ac.. Columbus, Feb. 22. w&twlf. FOUND. APROMISORY NOTE, made by Dill & Long to Johnson, Thornton, which the owner can have by calling at thiss ( office. fobs—twtf. DR. CHARLES P. CRANE, Resident Physician of New Orleans, and LICENTIATE OF THX JIKDICaL FXCI LTT FOR THE SPECIALITIES OF EVE, EAR, THROAT, LUNG AND LIVER DISEASES, n RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Column <3* bus and vicinity, that for the purpose of introdu cing|Af.'Jmethod of treatment bv Inhalation of Yfi 43 Ogygen Medicated Vapor, combined 43 with constitutional Remedies, as a CURE forCONSUMP* TI O N and all disorders of the Throat, Lungs, and Air Passages, he will remain at the Perry Hotel until the 10th of .4-arch, to afford those afflicted, who may desire it, | an opportunity of availing themselves of this, the oily rtl able, • philosopical and rational process of cure. Dr. C. would be pleased to hear from his patients In Colum : bus and vicinity, either personally or by letter, and may be con- i suited at his rooms. Perry Hotel, from 9 A M, till 5 P M, or will, J if desired, visit families at their residence. Dr. ‘. would respectly request those desi-ous of seeing him to call as early in the week as possible, as further engagement preclude the possibility of lengthening his visit at this time. feb24 twtf Irish Potatoes. JUr?T received, on Consignment, 32 Barrels fme Yeiiow, > for planting, and 10 Red for table use. feb22—twtf. H. C.PHELPS. , I VLOKGIA, Randolph Ounty. —John M. Green having ap \JT plied to me for letters of administration on the estate of Simpson McLendon, late of said county, dec’d: All and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased are therefore hereby ordered, to tfile their objections (if any they have) on or before 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 6th day of February, 1855. febld —w4od. “ O.P. BEALL, Ord. GEORGIA. Randolph County. — Whereas, John Merkison has applied to me for letters of Guardianship for the per sonsand property of Eiinore .Yichols and James E. Nichols, or phans of Jackson J. Nichois, late o* said county, deceased: All and singular, the parties interested, are therefore hereby notified to make their objections known on or before the firs; A/ondayin April next, otherwise letters wiil be granted to the said applicant. Given under my hand, at office. Fe'oruaj i?th, It. febl2 —w4od _ P. BE ALL. < >rdidary. GEORGIA, TAYLOR COUNTY.—Gideon New som administrator of Stephen Johnson, late of sad comity, deceased, and Daniel W. Miller administrator of John Charles,late of Alabama, deceased, apply for dismis sion from their respective administrations. Orders for cita tion have been granted. All persons concerned are required t< appear at the Court of Ordinary tor said county, on the first Monday in August nest, and make objection, it they have any ; otherwise the applicants will be distressed. Given under my hand, at Office, January 27ih. 1555. >an3o—w6m. JOHN STURDIVANT, Ordirary. WINTER FACTORY, Columtous, Oct. YARNS, LINSEYS, WRAPPING TWINE, SEWING THREAD, for sale. \\ OOL Carded at one fourth toll or ten e nts per pound. LINSEYS made up on shares, or 15c. per yard. All Work done Promptly and Warranted. MONTGOMERY~IROX WORKS, MONTGOMERY, ALA. WILL ’FURNISH PROMPTLY STEAM Engines, Circular Saw Mills,'Grist Mills, Shafting, or any desci iption of .M.ICHL\ERY* Also Rica's un rivalled Water Wheels,the best in the world. Lynch, Page & Cos, Whittlesy &. Cos., Woodruff & Goetchius,on the Muscogee Rail Road, and numerous others, testify to cutting ICO*) feet of Lumber per hour; each using one of our Paten; Circular Saw M.lls of one Saw. G. W. WINTER. marl2—w&twtf Agent, Columbus Georgia. COLUMBUS, GA., MARCH 6, 1555. THE Partnership heretofore existing between the under signed under the firm and style of E. T. TAYLOR & CO. and TAYLOR, LOCKHART & CO , is this da> 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, JOB. W. THOMAS. twStwGt 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 Simmer Silks and Grenadines’ A Choice Selection of Embroideries. Handkerchiefs, Collars, and Collars and Sleeves to match. Jacbonet and Swiss Trimmings and Bands. English and German Hosiery—of every description. Damask and Muslin Drapery. ALSO, A Superior lot oflrish Linens. 0-4 Pillow Case—Linen and Cotton. 10-4 11-4 & 12-4 Cotton and Linen Sheetings. 3 ply. Ingrain and Linen Carpeting. | Every description of goods usually found in our line—all of which will be sold at the lowest Cash Prices. Columbus, March 3, w&twtf. HERE’S A CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN FOR TEACHERS & LOVERS OF MUSIC. WISHING to our Large Stock of SLeet Music, Instruction Books, and Musical Works of all Kinds, we offer to sell until June next, at a discount of 50 per cent., FOR CASH. VIOLINS & ACCORDEONS can be bought cheaper here than at anv other store in the city. TRUAX& YANDEN BERG. febl4— tw&wtillstjune. 92—East |side Broad-Street. Columbus, Ga. REMOVAL. YT7E take this method of informing our friends and the pu \ V lie that we have removed our Store to NO. 76 EAST SIDE OF BROAD STREET. Where can always be/ound a large selection of fffif PIANO FORTES (flff Fromthe Best Manufactories in the United States, ofallSrYLEs and PRICES. ALSO, Melodians, Guitars, Violincellos, Violins, Banjos, Tamborines, Flutes, Flntinas, Accordeons, Music Boxes, Clarionetts, Flageoletts and Fifes. kinds sos BRASS INSTRUMENTS for BAN OS, together with Bass and Tenor DRUMS. STRINGS of all kinds, 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 Fine GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, JU-* and FANCY GOODS, of ail description*. with a full assortment of Worsted and Embroidery Patterns, and other articles too numerous to mention. Second hand Pianos taken in exchange when new ones are bought, and the highest prices allowed for old one*. v*r Second hand Pianos for Sale or Rent. Pianos. Organs, Melodians, andail other kinds es Musical Instruments repaired in the best manner, and at the shortest notice, and warranted to give entire satisfaction. All orders left at our store will be promptly attended to. TRUAX & VANDEN BERG, 76 Broid Street, Sign of the Mammoth Fiddle. Ctlumbus, 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 tor the remaining titty per cent ot the capital stock is required to be paid at its Banking House m the city ot Columbus, on or before the second day of April next. By order of the Board of Directors. Jan. 31 —w&iw2m 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, nough to provide for their fam ily without their own personal .exertions. For further information apply to feb24—w&tw3m. A. POND, Agent. HENRY C. PHELPS, COMMISSION & PRODUCE MERCHANT, NO. 155, BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS GA. TENDERS his services to the pablic for the purchase Brßpjand sale” of Merchandise and Produce, and as a Gen- M4vYieral Agent. He has on hand Bacon, Lard. Pickled Pork and Beef, Dried Beef<rfork Tongues. Sugar, Coffee, Salt, Hour, Mo lassesWinegar, Pepper, Spice, Ginger,Candles, Soap, Starch, Tobacco, Dried Peaches, and Apples, Beans,Cranberriev,Cheese, Butter, Apples and Oranges, &e., &c. And is constantly receiving Western Province ami Provisions, and the leadingarticlesof Groceries. All of which he will SELL LOW FOR CASH, OR COUNTRY PRODUCE. Columbus, Ga n February 22, 1855. twtf. BROAD STREET HOUSE. MRS. BAKROWHiaviug 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—tw3tn. Coffee, Sugar and Tea, Brandy, Segars and TOBACCO, AT COST. OWING to the tightness of the money market/ and the con tirued lowness of the river, I am lorced to offer goods at a sacrifice, for the purpose of meeting mv indebtedness. The ar ticles are of the very best qualify, selected with great care for the retail trade. 1 N. B. All who are indebted will please settle without de’ay, As future payments depend upon my pay. janlß—twtf. P. A. CLAYTON. Muscogee Railroad Stock for Sale. ■"A Soares Mrscogee K.iilr>alS lock Aval e bv OU HARR.SON, AUSTIN & .VcGEfJEE. feb3..w.S-twtf. GEORGIA Muscogee county.—Whereas Keturah C. Fetor applies for the Guardianship cf the property to which Wiley B. Ector and Frances M. Let. r. mu;o>- children under 14 years of age, of Richard Ector, are endued in tLeir own right: These arc therefore to cite and admonish all persons con cerned. to show cause, if any they have, why said applicant should not be app*dn‘ed Guardian as aforesaid, rt the court ot Ordinary to be held in and for said count; o*i the Erst Mordav iu April next. Given under my hand this 27th Ft ru y. 1855. leb.i Jtxitwlt. JOHN IJ NSON, OrJinarv- Salt Pork. i> EuTIVED, on Consignment, lbs. Fork now in Sai A a'l.l read; mr curisr. leb2.‘—twlf. “ H.C. PIIELFS. CARD. HAVING disposed ot my interest in my Daguerrean Galle ry to Mr. C. I. DEPEW, I would return my sircere thanks* to my numeious friends and the public, for their liberal patronage during the last four years. Hoping the same will be extended to my successor, who is every wav competent to do justice to all. 1 subscribe myself, very respectfully. leb26—w&twlm. J. S. WOODBRIDGE. DAGUERREOTYPING. THE subscriber having purchased the interest of Mr. J. f l . Woodbridge in his DAGUERREAN GALLERY, would respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed upon “Woodbridge’s Gallery.” It is an t-stablished faci and cannot We denied, that the Pictures taken at these Rooms, far surpass in richness oi tone and beau ty ot finish, those of any other gallery in the country. Pictures taken,as usual, in every style of the art, from U.e smallest Locket size to the largest tor frames. Try me, and satWy yourself that there isstiil “a chip of the old block” am< ng >oii. Pictures taken with tancy Metslie Back-ground, of any color; giving them the ay pearance of statuary. Also, anew style of Stereoscopes, peculiar to himself,and far surpassing anything heretofore produced in this place. Feb26—w&iwly* C.I. DEPEW. GRENVILLE, & CO. General Commission & Forwarding Merchants, SAVANNAH GA. GRENVILLE & SAMPLE, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS Chattanooga, Tennessee. Will give prompt auention to ail business entrusted to their care l'BA9.G.6mviui. William T. Sample, Savannah, Ga. Chattanooga, Tenn. Feb. 27, 1855. twlrn. GUANO. XO Tons Guano, Just Received, and for Sale by GREENWOODS. GRIMES. Columbus March 7, 1855. \v&tw6od. FRESH GARDEN SEEDS, /OSSM Just Received and for s?le by Dec.9—wtw&t/ ROBRET A. WARE. DISSOLUTION. THE copartnership of James K. Redd, &, Cos., has ex pired by limitation, and circumstances compel us to col lect; so we hope ail indebted to us either by note or account will come forward and settle by or betore the Ist April, at which time the notes and accounts will be sued if not paid,or other -atisfactory arrangements made. dec29—w&tic3m. JAMES K. REDD, & CO. Just Received on Consignment, ►AAA LBS. New Bacon; Hog round; OUuU 5000 lbs. Fresh Lard in Barrels, Hajf Bbls.it- Kegs. 1001) Yards Tenessee Jeans. —5 Boxes, % Boxes and hi Boxes be.-t Virginia Tobacco. 75 Pair Woolen Socks. Cheap for Cash. HULL, FRIERSON & CO . jan23 Commission, Receiving & Forwaring Merchants. SPECIAL NOTICE. IN order that our customers may understand the terms on which we t-iade, 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 Bead this Book. THE LIFE AND BEAUTIES OF FANNY FERN, IN ONE VOLUME, 12M0.. CLOTH. AVlio is Ruth Ha 117 Is Rutli Hall Fanny Fern, or somebody else? and if Fanny Fern is not Ruth Hail who is Fanny Fern! THE LIFE iXD BEiITIES OF FAUST FERN ! Is now before the public, and the jworld will be enlightened. And this book a strange 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,-the season. It presents vivid, life like pictures of the charming and bril liant Author of Fern Leaves and Ruth Hall, at her own fireside, in the Editor’s Sanctum, in the street, at Church, and every where, 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 feblo —w&twtf. W. PEASE. Corn Meal. JUST received, on Consignment, 50 Bushels, fresh ground. February 22—twtf. H. C. 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 CoDgress heretofore passd, are now prepared to make application fo’r all who who are entitled. Persons who have heretofore received Bounty Land War rants, are, under a recentactof Congress, entitled to an addi tional Bounty of Land, and by calling at our office can get all the necessary information. VVe are also prepared to prosecute Pension and other claims against the United S;ates. From onr long experience and gen eral success, we can with confidence say, that a'l claims entrus ted to our care, will be promptly and speedily adjusted One ot the parties being constantly in Washington city, will give the business his personal attention there. Office over Gunby & Daniels’ Store, Columbus, Georgia. MICHAEL N. CLARK, feb-M. .w&twtf. A. B. RAGAN. McscomEe R.R. Cos., Columbus Ga.,Feb. 16, 1855. DIVIDEND NO, 3’ AT a meeting of the Board of Directors of the JVascogeo R. R. Company, held on the 13th inst., it was resolved that a semi-annual Dividend of four dollars per share on the common stock of the Company, be declared, and that the same be pay able on and after the 15th of March, proximo, at their office in Columbus, and to all Stockholders whose stock is registered in Savannah, Ga., at the office of \Vm.P. Hunter, Esq., at the Ma rine Bank. Savannah. D. ADAMS, jeblo—w&twtd. Sec. & Treasurer. JAMES B. CUNNINGHAM, CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR. COLUMBUS, EGORGIA. A RCHITECTURAL Designs and Working Plans for Buiid ings furnished. Artificer's work calculated; Survey* of land made, and Topograpical plans furnished with accuracy, neatness and despatch. Office over Col. Holt'* Law Office. Columbus, Feb. 24. wfctwtf. DISSOLUTION, THE firm of H ALL & MOSES ’was dissolved on the first of January, 1855, by the death of i. 1. Moses. HERVEY HALL, Surviving Partner. COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE undersigned have entered into the Wl/i/’-ff-IKE B L >/.%'!:s.>, under the firm ai <! osnie of 11 ALL, M &. CO. HFRYKY HALL, IS VA* I. MOSS*, J \CB P. HESRICKS. _ WILLIAM A. BEACH. February 13. 1853. w&twtf. NOTICE. PERSON* indebted to A. C. FTewellcD & Cos. will tI-a ni.’-keimmoliaic pay meat. Their account# jnav be found tthe Bok Store “f J.L. HOWELL, Columbus, Dec 30—tw&wtJ