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Office np Stairs, over the Post-Office. | VOL. I. i?isa sal? we-mass?. a K, la Published evert/ Fridas Mortivig, in the new Timm of Oglethorpe, .JAacon County,Ga.. C. B. YOUNGBLOOD, Editor and Publisher. TERMS--## l*tr X 'ear in advance, RATES OP ADVERTISING. One Dollar per square (of 12 lines or less) for Ihe first nsertion, and Fifty Cents for each Insertion thereafter. A liberal deduction will be made to those who adver tise by the year. Advertisements notspenified a to time, will be pub lished till ordered out and charged accordingly. H.N. GRAY Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Blakely, Early Co„4*a. March 25, 1851- I—ly “PHILIP cookT” AS'ffQmsiis'x a* ji OGLETHORPE, GA , Practices in the Counties of Houston, Mcon, Dooly Sumter, -Marion, 1 albot, and Crawford. April 8, 1851. iJ y ’ R. H. SIMS. & CO., GENERAL DEALERS IN Groceries and Domestic Goods. ALSO Bools, Shoes, Hals, Caps, Bagging, Rope, Iron, Steel, Nails, Air.. At the Brick Store, Conner of Sumter and Chatham Sts., OGLETHORPE GA. N. B. All Orders Promptly At tended to. R. H. Sims. T. J. Tiirelkei.d. October 3. 1851. 85—6 m W. W. CHAPMAN Si CO. WARE-HOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Conner of Baker and Chatham Streets, OGLETHORPE, GA. ARCHIBALD W. MARTIN, W. W. CHAPMAN & CO. October 3, 1851. 25.—6 m. VONGs & ODEA, FAC i ORS, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, no. 94 ray-street, SAVANNAH GEORGIA. w. p. yonuk. [jttlv 17 6m.] tv. odf.n. W-AUH HO USE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS. A. OUSLEY SON, MACON, GA.. GODFREY OUSLEY fy 0., SAVANNAH, GA. JAMES E. fIODFREY, n. ousley, July 17, 1851. R. F. OUSLEY. 14-6 m. P. G. A RRINGTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND NOTARY PUBLIC, Oglethorpe, Macon County, Ga. April 17, 1850. 2—ly Washburn, Wilder A Cos. Commission M e rc ha nt s. AND FACTORS, JOSEPH WASHBURN,) 114, Bay Street JNO. R. WILDER, > Savannah, Ga FRA G. DANA. | July 24, 1851. 15 6ir. Hardeman & Hamilton, WARE-HOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Macon, Ga. Hamilton & Hardeman, FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANS, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, Will give prompt attention to all business committed in them, at either place. THOMS HARDEMAN. CMS. F. HAMILTON. PAINTS OIL, he., A LARGE quantity of Paints Oil &c. just received and for sale by J. O. HODGES. Dec. 26th 1851. 37tC. FLOUR, AHFRESH Arrival —for sale hy J. O. HODGES. Dec. 26th 1851. 37tC. CUTTLP.RY. THE finest lot of Pocket Knives ev er received in Oglethorpe,just re ceivedand for sale by J. O. HODGES. Dec. 26th, 1851, 37—if. GLi4SS. “ A LARGE lot of Glass, just receiv ed and for sale by J. O. HODGES. Dec. 26,1851, 37—ts. ‘T“ RICE. wUST received and for sale by fcP J. O.HODGES Dec. 26th, 37—ts. @l)£ 00Etl)-W£0t @t®r§klL AYER’S Cherry Pectoral for the Cure of Coughs , Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Whooping-Cough, Croup, Ashthma and Consumption. Among the numerous discoveries Science has made in this generation to facilitate the business of life—increase iu enjoyment, and even prolong the term of human ex istence, none can be named of more real value to man kind, than this contribution ofChemistry to the Healing Art. A vast trial of its virtues throughout this broad country, has proven beyond a doubt, that no medicine or combination of medicines known, can so surely con trol ana cure the numerous varieties of pulmonary dis ease which have hitherto swept from our midst thou sands ami thousands every year. Indeed, there is now abundant reason to believe a Remedy has at length been found which tan be relied on to cure the most danger ous affections of the lungs. Our space here will not permit us to publish any proportion of the cures affected bv its use, but we would present the following opinions or eminent men, and refer further aiKiiliry to the circular which the Agent below named, will always be plea sed to furnish free, wherein are full particulars and in disputable proof of those facts. From the President of Amherst College, the celebrated Professor Hitchcock. “ James C. Ayer—. Sir: 1 have used your Cherry Sec toral in my own cose of deep-seated Bronchitis, and am satisfied from its chemical constitution, that it is an ad mirable compound for the relief of laryngial and bron chial difficulties. If my opinion as to its superior char acter cao he of any service, you are at liberty to use it as you thin! proper. EDWARD HITCHCOCK, L. L. D., From the middy celebrated Professor Sil liman, M. D„ L. L. D., Professor oj Chemistry, Mineralogy, Syc, Yale Col lege, Member of the Lit. Hist. Med. Phil, and Sciedtific Societies of America and Europe “ I deem the Cherry Pectoral an admirable composi tion from some of the best articles in the Materia A/edi ca, and a very effective remedy for tile class of diseases it is intended to cure. New Haven,Ct., Nov. 1, 1849. Afajor Pattison, President of the -S’. C. Nenate, states l.e has used the Cherry Pectoral with wonderful success, to cure an inflammation of the lungs. From one of the Jirst Physicians in Maine. Sac o, Me., April 2fi, 1849. Dr. J. C. Ayer. Lowell. Dear Sir: I am now con stantly using your Cher'y Peeloral in my practice, nnd prefer it to any other medicine for pulmonary complaints. From observation of many se'ere cases, I am convin ced it will cure coughs, colds, and diseases of the lungs, that have put to defiance all other remedies. I invariably recommend its use in cases of consump tion. and consider it much the best remedy known for that disease. Respectfully yours. L.V CU.S’H AN, >1 D. PREPARED AND SOI D BY JAMES C. AYER. Practical Chemist Lowell, .Mass. Sold by P. T. Fears, Oglethorpe, Joseph .Sucker, A/obile, B. R. Jones & po., /Montgomery, and Druggists generally. July, 31 1851. 16 3m WH/TE Lead. For sal” by SNEAD &. CHAPMAN. 0.1. 17 1851. 27 if BRUSHES, all kind for sale by SNEAD lL CHAPMAN. On. 17 1851. 27 if and Dental Instruments Gold Foil, Sic. For sale bv. SNEAD & CHAPMAN. On. 17 1851 27 if RECEIVED 10-day a large lot o Cherry Pectoral, Cod Liver Oil, Dr. Clnislies Galvanic Remedis, Townsend’s nod Sand’s Sarsaparilla*, “ Pepsin” the Great Dyspepsia Remedy; and various other Patent medisins. SNEAD & CHAPMAN. Nov. 17th, 1851 33—if. AND STILL THEY COME!! RECEIVED this day, hi the New Drug Store, another large lot of Dings Me dicines, Paints, Oils A,c., Let all who want Pure articles, at cheap prices, give us a call, as we wariant every article; and sell as cheap as any House in the Slate. To the Ladies who want line Toilet articles, we would say come and examine our Slock, and judge for yourselvs. SNEAD A, CHAPMAN. Nov. 17th, 1851. 33—if. Piles! Piles!! Piles!!! DEAD this all von who are suffering with this dread- IA ful Disease and call at the Oglethorpe Drugg Store and buy a box of Prior’s pile ointment. Atlanta, Sept. 25, 1850. This is to ceitify that I have lined Pryor’s Pile Oint ment with success in tlie treatment of ulcers of the pha gedemio kind I further state that it is tlie best application to piles that I ant acquainted with. H. WESTMORELAND. Atlanta, Sept. 25, 1850. Col.Wii. B. Pryor:— Dear Sir; I can and do most cheerftdly and sincerely certify to the efficiency of your Pile Ointment. Few persons can have a better right to express an opinion concerning the many different reme dies that have been offered to the public for the cure of the malady than I have, because few have been more severely afflicted than I have been, and as few, perhaps, have tried a greater number of remedies for it. My opinion isi that your pile ointment is the very best in use; that it will not only sooth and ameliorate, but will posi tively cure if properly applied and persevered iu a fair trial. I recommend to all persons in reach of such a remedy the use of your ointment. Yours respectfully, EDW. YOUNG HILL. LaGrange, Ga., Aug. 1850. Col. Wm. B. Pr yor: —Dear Sir.— You ask me to ex prees an opinion with regard lo your ointment for Piles and Burn*. lam familiar with the different ingredient* entering into it* composition, a* well of tlie mode of com pounding it. and consider it an medy powerfully effica ciou* in relieving the matadie* it prnfesaeito cure, a* well as many other contageous diseases. I have known it used with much Mice** in th. treat ment of Pile* particularly, and lake great pleasure in of fering you thi* testimonial of iu virtue. R. A. T. RILLEY, M. D. A. M. Sold by Philip T Fears Dealer in Diugn, Medicine*, Paims, Oil*, Dye Stuff* and Book*. Baker Street, Oglethorpe, Ga. Physician* supplied on liberal terms. August 1, 1851, 16 6m. OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA, FRIDA.Y, JANUARY IC. 1852. FA CTORS AND Commission Merchants, ANDREWS HARDWICK ts CO., OGLETHORPE, GA. HARDWICK it COOKE, / BAY STREET, SAVANNAH, ga. The House at Oglethorpe will receive and forward Produce to the House at Sa. vannah, and furnish Family Supplies, Bagging, Rope, to their Patrons at Oglethorpe. John V. Andrews, John G. Cooke, July 17, Richard S. Hardwick. 14-6 m. New Fall and Winter Goods J. T. SUGGS HfOULD respectfully call the attention of his friends ” anil the public generally to his large and well elected assortment of AP & SUMJUJEK GO<eI)S, consisting of every variety of Maple and Fancy Dry Goods—such as Kerseys, Satinets, Casimeres, Cloths, Blankets, Flannels, Shaw ls, Calicoes, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Linens, Muslins, silks, a tins, and a variety of other Fancy Articles. Kea4y-Mn4e Cl etbing Os the Latest Style and Best Quality. HATS and CAPS of every description. BOOTS and SHOES of all qualities. A variety of GROCERIES, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, fC. In short, purchasers ran be supplied with almost any article they desire, on Me most reasonable terms. Those who desire to get the full worth ol tlieii mon ey, would do well to give me a call, for I pledge myself that none who purchase shall go away without obtain ing a bargain. Fort Gaines, Qa., Nov. Ist, 1851. I—ts Over lOJWO p a i rs 0 f FI BOOTS AND SHOES. Keep it bejore the People that BANKS&CO. ON SUMTER STREET, HAVE now opened two doors from K. H. SUMS & Cos., and intend keep ing Constantly on Hand the largest and best STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES ever offered iu South-Western Georgia. A laige portion of which is of their own man ufacture, and warranted not lo rip, consisting of all qualities and prices; 2,000 pairs home made Negro Shoes, double soled; 1,000 paits of Kip Sewed and Pegged Boots; — 250 pairs Men’s Dotihle-soled Water-Proof Boots; 500 pairs single and Double soled Calf Brogans ; 1,500 pairs Ladies’ Leather Cloth, Morocco and Enameled Bootees and slices; 1,500 pairs Misses’ and Youths’ Bools anil shoes, all kinds; 1,500 pairs Boys’ Kip and Thick Boots and shoes; 500 paits Men’s Home-made Double soled Black Bro gans; 250 pairs Bovs’ do.; 300 pairs gen tlemen’s and Ladies’ Rubber Over shoes; 800 pairs Nothern Negro shoes at 90c.; — 10,000 lbs. Sole Leather, Calf, Lining and Binding Skins, Lasts, Shoe Thread, Pegs, Shnemakers’s Tools, &c. All we ask of Planters and others is to ex amine our Slock before they purchase, as we expect to Sell exclusively for CASH, which will enable us to sell lower than any house that does a credit business. Give us a Call! And if we can’t sell we will charge noth ing for showing our Stock. Any amount of BEEF HIDES taken in Exchange for shoes or Leather. Oglethorpe, Oct. 10th, 1851. 26 6m DRY Goods, Hardware Ac. of every description,just receved and fur sale by J. O. HODGES. Oglethorpe, Oct. 3 [B5l. 25—if, Jewelry. A FINE lot of Jewelry just received and for sale by, KAUFMAN & BRO. Oglethorpe, Oct. 10, 1851. 26 ts. BOOTS, Shoes, Hats, Caps of every variety just received and for sale by/ KAUFMAN Sc BRO. Oglethorpe, Oct. 10, 1851. 26 ts A LARGE lot of choice Bacon for sale by J. O. HODGES. Oglethorpe, Oct. 3, 1851, 25—ts. SOUTH-WESTERN RATLR6AD. A DAILY TRAIN fori jcML Pnssengers snd Freight leaves .Macon at 6 1-2 A. M.—Arrives at Oglethorpe at 11 1-2 A. M.—Arrives at Macon at 3 1-2 P. M. Connecting each way with the Central and Macon h Wes tern trains, and the Tallahassee Mail Stage Line. Passengers dine at Fort Valley at 1 I*2 P. fid. GEO. W. ADAMS. Supt, 8. W. R. R. OglethoTpe, Oct. 10,1851. 26 if ironT ironli Iron iimron hh ENOUGH IRON to supply everybody just received and lying out of doors which the public are invited to come for as soon as possible, by J, O. HODGES. Oglethorpe, Dec. 12, 1851 35—ts OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD IS OURS. SMALL THINGS ARE GREAT. There are many paradoxes in the world, and a lew among; them are more veracious and more easily proved than the proposition we now*evince; hut, how ever convinced we may he of its truth, how seldom do we act upon it—how sel dom do we pity proper attention to small things, while on them our happiness or misery, weal or woe, principally depend. Small things, trivial in themselves, be come great in the aggregate. The world they say, is formed by atom*—the com lort and prosperity of its denizens consists in a series of trifles. A glass of water accidentally spoilt a satin dress, and the politics of Europe were changed in consequence ; a foolish woman wept because her seat was a ttfle lower than that of her queenly sister’s ; Charles of j4njou, despite the counsels of his sainted brother, accepted a proffered crown, nnd Italy and Sicily were rent with civil wars, —who lias not heard of the 4 Sicilian Vespers ?’ /Igain,—an ap ple fell, and Newton’s discoveries arose from that tall, anti so on. Search the records of history, of domestic life, of science—and we shall find that the most important results io each have proceeded from some insimnfirant cause; as the well moulded lion of pastry led to Canova’s pxqtnsit chi-sellings, and the pleasant driving transformed the postmaster’s daughter into an Austrian archduchess. Some deplorable accident occurs ; we shudder as we read the list of casualties— of killed and wounded; our tears fall for the helpless survivors—the aged parents —the widow and orphan. How has it originated ? Most commonly in some slight deficiency—some omissions in the thoughtlessness of security. A lighted candle in a mine—a frayed rope—the least carlessuess with the steam-engine —a policeman neglecting to wave his singnal-flag at tlie appointed moment — some boyish trick, some lark, may en danger, il not cost, hundreds their lives; a bar ,lying ori the iron road may cause the mighty creature that tears its way through hills and plains to diverge from its path and crush all before it in its ran dom course : from a useful servant of priceless worth, it has become a feror ious destroyer ; the hand that guided it—the first sacrifice —lies cold and powerless beneath it- Man’s intellect qttailes before its own creation—ungovernable from mao’s neglect Nor is it here alone that small things are of such incalculable magnitude. Let u- look into private life, —what makes the happy home ? A due attention to petty wants and petty comforts. The husband—the head of the house—maybe an affectionate husband—a kind father, in the main—and yet he may contrive to alienate his wife’s and his family’s hearts, and this by inattentions. As in money, so in love: 4 take care of ihe pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves.’ Os what avails it if a man toil day and night lo amass money for his home, if he debar its present comforts; il casi a gloom over his fire-side by a cold and uncon genial manner—if his wife lie no more than his upper servant, and his children’s voices he hushed in his presence? His heart miy bent warmly for them, hut theirs will not find an answering pulse : the love his wife vowed him will wear it self out, and sink for want of niirishnient; his children can only give him a kind of habitual respect —not affection. And yet not one of them will have a hardship to complain of; he neither beats his wife nor starves his children ; but he neglects to cultivate ilieir attachment, —he takes his solitary pleasures, and shuts himself lip in himself ; his children are seldom caressed or praised; there if no encourage ment for them nor his wife in the dull rou tine of home duties. This sort of per son is scronptilonsly polite to women in general—an exact observer of gentle manly etiquette; but boorish to his fe male relatives because they are his own. He contradicts their opinions and 4 pishes’ at their feelings; their wishes, their a musements, are never considered, save as in reference to his own : he will dress them splendidly for his own gratification give them every luxury in whi< hhe ran share—but grudge them those feminine enjoyments be cannot understand. His wife’s heart ossifies lo him ; his daugh ters yawn away their lives in opulent discontent—opulent for their rank in life —and accept the first offer they may rhance to have, in the hope of an escape Nor is he much more reasonable with his sons: he cannot sympathise with them; he will not study their characters ; he cros-'ps them from sheer stupidity, be cause lie lurgets to make allowance for youth, Yei will) all this, he is at the honour ao uffi eiimiaie lather, anxious •or his children’s welfare; hut he is ig norant of the power of all things. In domestic happiness, however, the wile’- influence is even greler Ilian her husband’s ; for the one, die first cause— mutual love and confidence—being grained, tlie whole comlori of the house hold depends upon trifles more immedi ately under her jurisdiction. By her management of small sums, her husband's respectability and credit are creaied or destroyed. No foriiuie can stand the constant leakages of extravagance and mismanagement; and more is spent iu sixpences than women would easily be lieve. The one great expense, whatever it may he, is turned over and carefully|re flected on, ere incurred, the income is prepared to meet it; but it is the pence imperceptibly sliding away which do the mischief; and this tlie wife alone can stop, lor it does not come within a man's province. A bottle of rum was no great loss to tlie Emperor of Russia, hut the empress has lately discovered that one for every day iu the year made a con siderable sum, and has suppressed an old established speculation. Look sharp, lady housekeepers, and follow her exnnn pie; there is often an unsu-prcled trifle to he saved in every household. Il is not in economy alone that the wife’s at tention is so necssary, but in those little niceties which mark a well, regulated house. An unfurnished cruet stand, a missing key, a buttonless shirt, a clam my spoon, a soiled table cloth ; a mus tard put, its old contents sticking hard and brown about it, are severally noth, ings ; hul eai h can raise an angry word or cause discomfort. Depend upon it, there’s a great deal of domestic happiness in a well-dressed molton chop or a tidv breakfast table ; and if wives will not i ---teud to these minutiae, they risk the club or bar-parlor, and their consequences.— Men grow sated of beauty, tired of music, are often too wearied for conversation (however intellectual): but we can al ways appreciate a well-swept hearth and smiling comfort. A woman may love her husband devotedly—may sacrifice fortune, friends, family, couimy, for hint —she may have tlie genius of a Sappho, the enchanting heauiies of an Arinida ; but—melancholy fact—if with these she fail to make his home comfortable, his heart will inevitably escape her. And women live so entirely in the affections that, wit'..out love, their existence is a void. Better submit, then, to household tasks, however repugnant they may be to your tastes, than doom youselftu a love less home. Women of tlie higher or der ol mind will not run this risk : they know that their feminine, their domestic, are their first dud.-s. Children, lon, can only be preserved in health of bodv and mind by a constant and minute attention in little tilings, not only in them hut in yourselves. They are watchful and keen observers of all that passes ; their comments would some, times excite your surprise. An acorn contains t lie germ of the mighty oak ; .* wanton idea, carelessly thrown on the infant mind, may produce fearful results. They are now plastic, and may he mould ed at will ; but it is long ere you can ef face a false impression. You laugh at their childish babble, but see what it por trays : in it you may trace the hero, the philosopher, the coquette, the loving wo man. And their jov/and sorrows—fu tile as they seem to us, they are great to them, proportioned to their strength.— Our great poet has hid us pity the dying insect’s pangs: in like manner dread your children’s passions—watch well, but do not tainperwiili them. Cruelty, van ity. Iy'"g. pride, gluttony, selfishness, every evil feeling, may be carelessly|fos* tered by parents. Even the baby in arms can have a kind of education—will give some it aits of character—slight, indeed, hut indicative to an attentive, vigilant parent. We give them credit fordisearn ment—we allow that they invaribly dis cover their real friends, and turn from the complaisant but hollow admirer,— why should we doubt their power of knowing right from wrong ? They do ; and it is not at all unfrequent to hear a child refuse to obey, because 4 1 am naughty —I won’t do it.’ Some persons love to tease them—to excite their tiny rage—to raise their fears. This is worse titan tyranny. Who can answer for the | TJiBJIS: $2 in Advance. consequences of this folly I'—a soured and suspicious temper, weakened health, and injured intellect. And this fearful life-long misery i> too often the price of half an hour’s laugh. Watch well, then, over your children ; foi of a truth small tilings are great lo them. From Arthur'* Home Gazette. Familiar Conversations. ON INTERESTING SUBJECTS. BY A LADY OF BALTIMORR. No. XIX. ’ Mother, w hat causes an eclipse of the moon ?’ ‘lt is caused by the moon passirg through the earth's shadow.’ ‘ Then it only can take place when il is in opposition to the sun, that is when il is lull moon.’ 4 Thai is all.’ 4 But how is it then, mother, we don’t have an eclipse every time the moon is full ?’ ■ Because the orbit of the moon does not exactly coincide with the earth’s or bit ; therefore, the moon generally pass es above or below the earth’s shadow.’ 4 When can il he eclipsed then, moth er ?’ 4 Only when the full moon happens in or near one of the nodes, which never happens more than twice a year.’ 4 What du you mean by nodes, moth er ?’ 4 That point where their orbits inter sect each other.’ 4 What is the reason that an erlipse of the moon lasts so long, mother ?’ 4 Because the earth's shadow is much wider than the moon’s diameter. 1 1 is by knowing the exact distance between the earth and moon, and the width of the earth’s shadow at that distance, that as tronomers are enabled to tell many years before w hen an eclipse will take place.’ 4 How are eclipses of the sun caused, moilier ?’. By the moon passing between the noth nd sun, which deprives us of the sun’s light. This of course ran only occur i the lime ol die new moon.’ 4 But we do not have an eclipse of die sun every new moon.’ 4 No ; for the same reason that we do not have an eclipse of the moon every time il is full. Five is the greatest num ber we can have in one year.’ 4 But mother, an eclipse of the sun is only visible at a particular plare| at one time ; w hat is the cause of that V 4 The inoon, you know Clara, is much smaller than either the sun or the earth, ami of course its shadow can only cover a small portion of the earth, never more thau2oo miles in diameter. Thus you see an eclipse ol the sun cannot he visible to hut a few ol the inhabitants of the earth ai tile same time.” * A ltd 1 suppose, mother, if the moon is inhabited, when we have an eclipse of the sun, they have an eclipse of the earth ?’ ‘ Yes hut only of a very small por tion.’ ‘ Is the whole of the sun ever eclipsed, mother ?’ ’ it is sometimes, hut ennnot last more than three or lour minutes.’ * Aiul is it perfectly dark then, moth er ?’ * Just as dark as midnight.* ‘ Oil, how gloomy it must appear !’ - Yes, gloomy enough t should sup p ise, Clara. It is said of one that took place in Portugal abuve a hundred and fifty years ago, that the darkness was greater than that of night;,the largest stars made their appearance, and the birds were so terrified that they fell to the ground.’ 4 Has there been none since that, moth er?’ * Yes, there was one in New England on the 16th of June, 1806. It was • beautiful clear day, and many stars were visible, the beasts appeared much agita ted, and the chickens went to roost, as if it were night.’ 1 Was not Columbus much benefited, one time, mother, through an eclipse ? 4 Ye*. Eclipses have ever been re garded with teiror, by the ignorant and unlearned of all ages; and numerous ridiculous stories have been invented by superstition to account for these wonder ful phenomena. Many of the heathens suppose that in an eclipse of the sun, a great serpent is devouring il. Mexicans used to fast, imagining that the NO. 39