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Landscape Gardening is
the an of arranging the
different parts that com
pose the scenery of a coun
try place so as to produce
all of beauty or. conveni
ence, of which it is sus
ceptible. A higher degree
of taste and judgment is
required for its practice
and appreciation than for
any other department of
horticulture, justly enti
tling it to be ranked among
the fine arts. It aims to
dqvelope all the natural ad
vantages of the place, to
display its beauties, to re
move or conceal its natu
ral defects, thus rendering
the scenery distinct and
superior to the ordinary
scenery of the locality.
Our hints upon this topic, necessarily brief,
will, we trust, be found to embrace nearly all
the received and generally applicable maxims of
the most eminent practitioners of the art, given
sometimes in their ojvn words, but generally
with such additions and modifications as per
sonal observation and a difference of climate
suggest.
Two very different methods are employed in
the formation of nn agreeable landscape, the an
* cient or geometric, and the English or natural
style. Tlie geometric is suggested from the ar
chitectural lines of dwellings and fortifications.*
The regularity observed in the limes of the walls
and in placing the doors and windows, was trans
ferred and adhered to in the adjacent pleasure
grounds. The fences, surface, roads and walks
in this style, are all made regular. As the arts
advanced, mere regularity was not enough to
satisfy an improving taste, and symmetry also
became sought after as a still higher beauty, and
one-half of the elevation of the house and of
the ground plan of the garden reflected the oth
er. A straight avenue, bordered with trees,
formed the approach, and the arrangement of the
ground and trees on one side were imitated on
the other. In this style the lines and bounda
ries were either straight or curved, or some mod
ification of straight or curved lines; but the
characteristic in all these variations is the prev
alence of regular figures, such as squares, cir
cles, stars, Ac., the employment of geometric
lines as the boundaries of forms, and in regular
ity in the distance of objects, such as trees, plants,
Ac., from each other. In the finest examples,
vases, statues, fountains and topiary work add
an expression of dignity and elegance to the scene, j
These features broadly distinguish grounds laid
out in this style from surrounding nature; hence
it is properly employed in countries little culti
vated and abounding in wide and irregular forms,
tlte imitation of which, by art, being surpassed
by Nature herself, near at hand, would yield no
credit to the designer aud give no variety to the
landscape, while the employment in such locali
ties of artificial forms characterizes and distin
guishes a place thus laid out from the adja
cent scenery, giving the idea of wealth, skill and
taste. Still very little imagination is required to
lay out a place in this style. It needs only an eye
for the perception of symmetry and the beauty
of mathematical forms.
The English or natural style is best employed
when tiie surrounding country is not wild, but
consists of fields highly cultivated and well en
closed. Here Nature has been banished by ex
tensive cultivation, and is to be imitated for the
sake of contrast and variety, as well as innate
beauty. Its object is the artistic imitation of
natural scenery in the production of a landscape
about a country residence. It is not, however,
merely an imitation of nature which it seeks,
but an expressive, harmonious and refined imita
tion that is desired.
In this style, straight lines in the boundaries,
regularity in the outline of forms, and placing
objects at stated distances, are avoided. Aven
ues lined with trees, at stated distances, are not
admitted. The trees are planted in irregular
groups of three or more, and the object is so to
plant them that the scene, when they grow up,
would make a good picture. A much higher
degree of taste to lay out grounds in the English
than in the natural style.
Though the English is called the natural style
of gardening, it is indeed no more natural than
the geometric. The latter has reference to rela
tive, the other to absolute beauty. Art is em
ployed in both, but the geometric style avows
while the English style conceals art. The one :
is an inventive, and the other an imitative art. |
The geometric style is quite as appropriate in
certain localities, and indeed is better fitted for
public squares and small places, where much
Siriety and irregularity would only produce con
fusW while the English style requires ampli
tude OAdomain. The geometric is found most
warm climates, to which it is best
adapted, prompting the circulation of air by the
straight in its plantations, and
coolness in its fountains, which are ad- !
mitted among othcfVprks of art. In large |
estates both styles may employed—the geo
metric in the grounds dwelling, and the j
English in those more remoteSk
In the natural style there modes of j
imitating nature, producing twoVorieties of
beauty, adapted to different localitiMkriz: the
gardenesque or graceful, and the
These should generally be combined infLre
places, but the one should predominate whiSbJ
is most consistent with the natural scenery. p
The gardenesque style is shown in soft and
easy undulations of ground—trees with smooth
stems, symmetric forms and luxuriant branches,
often drooping to the ground, and planted singly
- or in open groups to allow each its full individ
ual expression—in the easy curves of the roads
and w alks; or, in watery scenery, in the gentle
♦Sec Loudon’s Villa Gardener.
ymm goimcns yxs&sl in yxubxikb.
HINTS UPON LANDSCAPE GARDENING.
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winding of the brook, or in the smooth lake,
with banks embellished by flowing groups of
trees and flowering shrubs. The grounds must
be kept with polished neatness, the lawns mown
frequently, and watered when needful, to pre
serve their soft, deep green, the walks well
gravelled, dry, firm and clean. Exotic trees,
remarkable for form and' foliage, are sought for,
and grouped so as to harmonize with each other,
and at such distance apart as will allow a full
development of form. Rich groups of shrubs
should be arranged near the house, which, if not
itself elegant from symmetry and agricultural
decoration, should, in order to harmonize it w
the scene, be festooned with ivy and other
climbing evergreens.
In picturesque planting, the outlines are more
irregular, the surface more broken, and bold
pines, cedars and larches are employed to give
character to the scene. Thickets, glades and
underwood are indispensable—the trees are
grouped in every variety of form, and arranged
more closely in the groups much as they are
found in natural scenery. This, however, does
not forbid the introduction of foreign trees and
plants, or the covering any deformity of the
ground, or the laying out of walks; but in this
style the walks are often angular in their turn
ings, their edges left indefinite and rough, and
gravelled only near the dwelling or approach—
the waters show bold shores, or are broken in
wood-fringed cascades. In this style, masses of
existing forest trees can be turned to advantage.
The grounds need not be so nicely kept, the
lawns are mown less frequently or depastured,
the ornaments are of a rustic character, and the
dwelling, to correspond, should bo in the gothic
j or old English style. In short, the picturesque
style aims to produce that kind of scenery which,
from its strongly marked features, is peculiarly
suitable for being represented by painting, while
by the gardenesque style is to be understood the
production in country seats of that kind of
scenery which is best calculated to display the
individual beauty of plants, trees and shrubs, in
a state of culture, the smoothness and verdure
of the lawns, the dryness, smooth surface and
curved direction of gravel walks—in short, it is
that style which is best adapted to display the
art of the gardener, while the picturesque has
constant reference to what would make a fine
picture.
[to be continued.]
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THE WHEAT HARVEST.
The wheat growers of this and the adjoining
States are now engaged in cutting this valuable
crop—some having completed their harvest, and
others in the upper part of Georgia have 1 -jrdly
commenced. From all we can learn from the
public prints, and otherwise, we are happy to
say that the yield will be about a fair average
for this section of country. There has been a
steady increase of area sown to wheat at the
South for several years; and there is a good
prosjtect that this branch of agriculture is des
tined to extend and improve among us for a long
time to come. Our knowledge of the serious in
juries done by the wheat midge at the North,
diminishing the cultivation of this cereal in the
Genesee country and Western States, leads us
to believe that the South, where it is unknown,
will soon find wheat a profitable staple. Deeper
and earlier plowing, to prepare land far better
for the seed, will make wheat-growing more re
munerative in the planting States. Naturally,
our soils are too poor for this grain; and we
must learn to enrich them at the least possible
expense. Where the land is rich, a good fanner
will hardly ask for a 1 letter business than to
grow wheat at present prices. We trust that
I no reader of this paper will be so unwise as to
i let his wheat remain in the field to be consumed
by birds, mice and other depredators, a day
longer than it is well cured.
COmmERCIAL.
AUGUSTA MAItKET, JUKE S-P. M.
Cotton.— The news from Liverpool to May 21st, an
nouncing a decline in Cotton of X to Xd. on the business
of the previous week, has caused a still greater depres
sion in demand and in prices, in our market There is
no business doing to authorise quotations, and but little
hope for any improvement until financial and commer
cial confidence is restored in EurojK'.
Bbeadstvffs.—There is no old Wheat offering, and the
prices for new are quite unsettled. Some parties have
offered |1 75 for new white. Flour is rather dull, and
we quote for Superfine $7 50 in sacks and |7 75 in bar
rels. Com is worth, wholesale, |1 05, and at retail from
♦1 10 to $1 20, according to quality and quantity.
Provisions.— The market is well supplied with Bacon,
and we quote hog round at 11X! Clear Sides 12X@1$;
Hams 12@12X; and Shoulders 9@9X cents. The de
mand is heavy,
ULRICA "STILL AND SPARKLING
\ WINES,
■p'RGM fftn.Vineyards of Dr. G. A. Ulrich, Tallapoosa
t .i "a A '“Ktna.’ In the above Wines, now introduced
ior the first tit>X in this city, wo offer an article of per
fect purity, fine cJmr, and delicious bouquet, unsur|>nssod
j bv any native WinK and taking rank with the best for
: clim. Among cnnnonAeurs, there has been no diversity
T!!, , ", n / rom t,R ‘ abo»w and it is only necessary to give
! . * “Tal for the most stWical to be convinced of its
j tn . lt J ~ DAWSON & SKINNEK,
I jef-tr lule Agents for Augusta.
THE VALUE OF LIME AS A MANURE.
The extensive and increasing use of lime for
agricultural purposes, indicates the opinion of
farmers in regard to its usefulness, although
there is great diversity of opinion on its applica
tion. so as to derive the greatest advantage in
promoting the growth of plants. Experience
has taught me that the lx-st and most profitable
mode for its application, is on grass land. If the
grass seed is sown in the fall, with the w heat
and rve. which is the common practice with us
in Xew Jersey, as soen as the harvest comes off
the next year we apply the lime, with the least
delav, and while fresh slaked and in a dry* mealy
state. It can be spread more evenly on the
ground, and is in a state to be more readily ta-
A-en up by the fine roots of the plants, than if
allowed to get and clammy. It is found most
beneficial to keep it as near the surface of the
ground as practicable, as the specific gravity or
weight t>f this mineral manure is so great, that
we soon find it too deep in the ground for the
fibrous roots of plants to derive the greatest pos
; sibie benefit from its use.
With this method of application are connected
several advantages. The lime can be hauled in
the fall after the busy season is over, and when
spread on the sod in this way, comes in more im
mediate contact with the grass and grass roots
than when the land is first plowed.
In fields that have been limed in part in this
manner, and then plowed, and lime applied to
the remainder at Jlie time of planting with corn,
I always observe a great difference in the com
crop; and in plowing up the stubble the next
season, the part limel on the sod is much mel
| lower than that limed after the sod was broken,
i presenting a rich vegetable mold not observed in
the other part of the field.
This discussion respecting the application of
lime as a manure, reminds me of the old man’s
advice to his son: “Put your lime." he said, “if
possible, on your new made sod; if you cannot
put it on before it is plowed, put it on as soon
after as possible; and if you cannot put it on af
ter it is plowed, put it on the best way you can.’’
Though I would not ipply it to plowed land on
which there was no vegetable coating, unless I
supplied the deficiency by a full dressing of long
manure. Jonx T. Sergeant,
lluntordon Co., X. J.
[ Genes?!; Farmer.
M >-»>♦•-
The Ccltivatiox op Barlev. —The farmers
of Xew York are the largest producers of bar
ley in the United Stafrs. They sow early in the
spring, on rich, well cultivated lands, three bush
els of seed per acre. The crop is rarely cradled,
but cut with common grass scythes or reapers,
raked, and cured in cocks, like hay. One can
grow two bushels of barley about as easily as
one of com, gnd it sells to brewers at from 20
to 50 per cent, higher than corn. It is easily
tlirashed by machinery, and the straw, when cut
and cured at the right time, is good foraga#(>r
stock. It is a waste of labor to attempt to raise
barley on a poor soil.
PATENT LATHS, FENCING, AND
WATER PIPIXG.
rplIE subscribers arc now prepared to fill orders on the
A shortest notice, for the best Laths for Plastering pnr
pose*, Fence Slats, Ac., that can be furnished in the Uni
ted States—both.articles being sawed by a patent ma
chine—of which there is at present no other to be found,
or in use.
Also, Patent Wooden Piping, for Chain Pumps, sewer
age purposes, and for conducting water, which will be
sold cheaper, ami be found lietter, than any now in use.
The size* of Piping varies from IX inches to 6 inches in
diameter of lw/re; no inm connections are required, they
being made with a steam joint, so that all corrosion from
any metalie substance, used in all other styles, is entirely
avoided, and the water delivered, at any distance, as pure
as received at the fountain.
If located at the proper depth, according to the soil
they pass through, they are almost indestructable: und
from the tests which have been made, it has been found
that three feet in wet or swumpy soil, four feet in clay,
and six feet in sand, presents them, when disinterred, as
fresh as when first laid down.
These Pipes are admirably adapted for supplying Rail
road stations, plantations, and private dwellings, when it
becomes desirable or necessary to bring water from a dis
tant source; and can be sold, delivered at the Railroad
I)ci>ots of the city, at five cents |>er foot for the smallest
size; and upwarasi according to size and amount of pres
sure the line is to be subjected to.
je4-l R, BCHLEY & CO.
CHEAP DRY GOODS.
WILLIAM SHEAR has now on hand a very large
supply of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, suitable
for the present season! comprising a splendid assortment
of Ladies' Dress Goods, Spring and Summer Mantillas,
French Embroideries, and almost every article required
for Family or Plantation use, all of which will l>o sold at
the lowest prices and to which the attention of the pub
lic is resiiectfullj invited
W. S. lias received from New York a full supply of
Ladies' Mourning Goods, among which are English
Crapes, Summer bombazines, and Chailies of light tex
ture and extra quality, very desirable for summer wear.
Angusta, June 4th, 1859. je4-6
DOWNING HILL NURSERY.
THE subscribers beg leave to call the attention of the
public to their large collection of Southern raised
Fruit Trees, embraci»g all the best varieties that have
been tested in the Southern climate.
Also, a fine collection of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs.
Catalogues furnished by mail, free of charge, toall ap
plicants. Address
PETERS, HARDEN & CO.,
jc4-tf Atlanta. Georgia.
CANCERS CAN BE CURED.
DR. THOMPSON hiving permanently located in Au
gusta, offers his iervices to the public for the cure
of Cancers, without the use of the knife. Fistula and
Sores of long standing, Gravel, Piles, Rheumatism, and
diseases of a private character, and Scrofula diseases.
Persons alnieted with Cancers should not delay having
them attended to. as ige renders them more difficult to
cure. In all instances entire satisfaction is guaranteed,
or no pay will be required.
Office at residence, corner of Telfair and Lincoln-sts.,
Augusta, Ga., late residence of Foster Biodget, Sr.
TESTIMONIALS:
Union Co., N. C., June lith, 1856.
I do certify that I have been laboring with a disease for
some time, called Fistula in ana. From said disease I
have suffered great [lain, and have tried various medi
cines and prescriptions, all of which did not give relief.
Having heard of a gentleman by tile name of Dr. Thomp
son, as being highly recommended from sources in which
I placed much confidence, after putting myself under his
treatment for some time, I found myself jierfectly re
lieved. and soundly cured! I would advise any persons
laboring under said disease, to apply to l)r. Thompson.
JAMES M. DABTER.
Signed and sealed in the presence of James Richards.
Union Co., N. C„ June 81st, 1858.
I do certify that I have been laboring under a disease
called Cancer, for about twenty years, from which 1 have
suffered a great deal for the last three or four years. 11
became very annoying; several physicians have tried to
effect a cure and failed. Being informed, by reliable
sources, that Dr. Thompson could cure, 1 therefore put
myself under his treatment, and in a few weeks found
great relief and a permanent cure effected.
her
HANNAH * KELK.
mark.
Signed and sealed in the presence of E. W. Richardson.
Camden, S. C., Dee. Ist, 1858.
I, Nancv Newman, do certify that I have been laboring
under a disease called Cancer, for about eight years. Last
July I saw Dr. Thompson, who said he could eure me;
he accordingly came to my house, and performed a cure
In a few days. 1 had consulted several physicians, who
said it was a Cancer in its worst stage, and now I am per
fectly free from the disease-; have not felt any symptoms
of it since about the fifth of August, when the care
was performed, and Dr. Thompson discharges! me.
NANCY NEWMAN.
Witnessed and signed in my presence, H. O. McKagen.
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RAMSAY & LAB AW,
OPPOSITE the Union Bank, and nearly opposite the
Planter's Hotel, No. 80S Broad-st., Augusta, Ga.,
wholesale and retail dealers in and manufacturers of
Fashionable Keady-moele Clothing, Hats, Caps, Trunks,
Carpet Bags, Valises, Ac.
Our Cleithing is' well made, and is of the most
fashionable kind. Having superior facilities for manu
facturing, they will be sold cheap. my2B-tf
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRY
GOODS STORK.
Adherence to the one price system:
Goods marked with plain figures! Small profits and
quick returns. , ~ . ,
The undersigned, already well known for his extensive
stock of STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, and for
his low prices, would call the attention of the public to
some of his many articles, which will be sold far under
the standard prices, viz:
Fine Printed Lawns at 8, Id, 12 ]4 cents and up;
Fast Colored Calicoes at 6X. 8, 10 cents and up;
Real French Chintz Colored Calicoes at 1-X cts;
4-4 French Calico at 25 cts;
4-4 French Calico, for double Skirts, 25 ets;
Fast Colored Ginghams, atl2X cts;
French Jaconets, at 25 ets:
Figured Bareges, at 25 ets;
Pineapple Cloth, at 25 ets;
Lawn Rubes, at ♦1.50 and up;
Gingham Robes, at $2.50 and up;
Pineapple Robes, at |8.50 and up;
Barege Robes, at $4.00 and up;
Brilliants at 10,12 X vis- and np:
Linen Handkerchiefs, at 5,10,12 X ets. and up;
Linen Bosoms at 20, 25 cts. and up;
Marseilles Bosoms at 25. 87X ets. and up;
Linen Table Cloth, at 50, 75, SI.OO ami up;
Linen Napkins, at ♦1.25 per dozen and up;
Linen Damask, at 850. and np;
Linen Towels, at and up; •
Fringed Towels, at 12X«- and up;
Shirtings and Sheetings, at 6X«- and up;
Pantaloon Stuffs, at 18X, 25c. and up;
Brown Linen Duck, at 12)£e. and up;
White Linen Duck, ut 25c. and up;
Marseilles, at 50, 62X®- and up;
Embroideries will be soon extremely low;
‘ Real Kmb’d Collars, at 15c. worth 50 and 00c;
Real Emb'd Handkerchiefs, at 15c. and up;
Real Emb’d Bands, Double, at 20c. and up;
Real Emb’d Edging and Inserting, at 6Xc. and up:
Real Emb'd Silk Mitts, at 20c. and up;
Real Emb'd Setts No. 1, at 50e„ ♦I.OO and up;
Ladies’ Steel Extension Hoop Skirts, at 75c. and up;
Mantillas, at i 1.50, $2.00 and up;
Dusters, at 75c., SI.OO and up.
Give me a call and convince yourselves.
im-28-tf L KAUFFER.
GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH.
THIS WORK, securely enveloped, will be sent by
mail to any person enclosing one dollar and twenty
five cents i»or copy. The odd cents may be sent in post
age stami>s. ’ my2s-tf WM. N. WHITE.
BROOM & NORRELL,
DEALERS IN STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS,
288 Broad street, Augusta, Ga. A complete assort
ment always on hand, at the lowest priees, and upon the
most accommodating terms.
Goods ns represented, or may be returned
VST Packages delivered, free of charge, in the city or
Hamburg
J. J. BROOM, | W. O. NORIIELL.
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GUNSMITHING.
THE undersigned still continue to carry on the above
business, in all its various branches, at No. 245 Broad
street, the first door below the State Bank, where can l>e
found ut all times a good assortment of Double Barreled
Shot Guns, Rifles of our own make, Colt's and Adam's
Reiieaters. and a great variety of Pocket Pistols. Also,
Powder, Shot and Caps, of all kinds; Wads. Shot Bags,
Powder Flasks and Game Bags.
Repairing done promptly and warranted.
my2B-8 ROGERS A BOWEN.
SOUTHERN SEED STORE,
VO. 20G Broad street Augusta. Ga. V. LaTASTE
lA resiK-etfully informs the public, that he keeps on
hand a fine assortment of GARDEN AND FIELD
SEEDS, from the celebrated house of D. Laxdkktii A
Son, of Philadelphia.
Gardening being the advertiser's legitimate trade, i>er
sons may apply to him w ith confidence of receiving none
but the best of Seeds. Orders by mail attended to with
dispatch.
V. L. also keeps a fresh assortment of DRUGS AND
MEDICINES, to which he calls public attention. Call
in and see us; whether your object be to buy or not, you
will be always welcome. ts my2’B
THE DEPOSITORY
OF the Georgia Baptist Bible and Colporteur Society,
at Macon, Ga., keeps a large assortment of RE
LIGIOUS BOOKS. Sunday School Books, Bibles, De
nominational Works, aqd Theological Works, of the
highest merit Ministers, Sunday School Sujierlnten
dents, and the reading religious publie, invited to send
orders. Terms cheap. SAMUEL BOYKIN,,
my2B 5 Dep. Ag't
A. P. BIGNON,
Manufacturer and dealer in fine ready
made CLOTHING, HATS and FURNISHING
GOODS, for men and boys, No. IS!) Broad street, Augustq,
Ga., next door to the offlees of the Constitutionalist and of
The Field and Fireside, respectfully solicits an examina
tion of his stock, and hones to receive a lilx ral share of
patronage. New and Fashionable CLOTHING received
weekly per steamers. A. P. BIGNON.
N. B. —Always on hand, well-made Clothing for Ser
vants my2B
G. VOLGER,
Direct importer of choice Havana segars,
and manufacturer of DOMESTIC SEGARS, No. 198
road street Augusta. Ga. All orders will be promptly
and faithfully executed. ts myzS
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
MEDICAL. School, Law. Religious and Miscellaneous
Books, Stationery, Music, Perfumery and Fancy
Goods. For sale low, by WM. N. WHITE,
my2S Bookseller, Athens, Ga.
INTERESTING TO COTTON
PLAXTERS.
I PROGRESSIVE POWER PRESSES—BULLOCH'S
Patent Improved.
The undersigned is now manufacturing the above Cot
ton Presses complete, with ail the lute improvements.
This Press has proved itself to be superior to all descrip
tions of Screws and Presses heretofore used, in speed,
power, dnrability and economy. In jioint of labor-saving,
this Press stands unrivalled. One-half the hands nsually
required for the Screw, can, witli the large size of these
Presses, i>erform more work, at the same time compres
sing a greater weight of cotton in much smaller bales.
The strain being thrown on wrought iron rods, no sup
jsirting frame is needed. It occupies a space on the
ground not exceeding three by six feet, and well arranged
to put inside the gin house or lint room, thereby protect
ing liahds and machinery from the weather. It can be
easily shipped by railroad or wagon, and set up and pat
to work by the ordinary plantation hnnds, without fear of
accident, it being very simple in its construction und
management.
Planters visiting this city, can see one of these; Presses
in operation at Messrs. Cornfield A Crane’s, comer Rey
nolds street and Call's Alley.
For 1 (articular* as to prices and detail of description,
address the undersigned, manufacturer and sole owner of
the Patent for the States of Georgia, South Carolina,
Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.
I O. T. TERRY,
Iny23 ts 830 Broad-st., Augusta, Ga.
POLITICS, COMMERCE, NEWS.
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Tri-Weekly, and Weekly, in Augusta, Ga.
In politics, it is Democratic. In its spirit and aims.
Conservative. In its commercial tables and statements,
accurate and reliable. In Its news department, prompt,
industrious, truthful. In its telegraphic arrangements,
its facilities are unsurpassed. They are, in all respects,
fully up to the requirements of the day.
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school of State Rights and Strict Construction. Its prin
ciples arc those of the Democratic Party, as set forth by
the National Convention at Cincinnati. It is the advo
cate of the sovereignty of the States and the union of the
States; but not one without the other. It is for the equal
rights of the States, and of each section.
For the South it claims equality in the Union, or inde
pendence out of it
A uniform, firm, and consistent course for the thirty
seven years of its existence, is a guarantee of fidelity to
its principles.
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Ai oi sta, Ga.
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For the best Poem, not less than sixty lines..... 25
For the best Poem, less than sixty lines 25
The Publisher and the two Editors of the Field and Fire
side will select a committee to make the award —the ar
ticles to he furnished bv the first dav of July next
JAMES GARDNER, Publisher.
Augusta, Ga., May, 1859.
NEW CAEPET STORE.
JAMES G. BAILIE A BBOTHER, direct importers
of, and wholesale and retail dealers in. all kinds of
English and American Carpetings, Bugs, Floor Oil Cloth,
Ac. A full line of Velvet Carpeting, which will be sold
low to close out the lot; a full line of English and Amer
ican Three-Ply Carpeting; a full line of Scotch Ingrains,
Also on hand, a good selection of English Tapestry and
Wire Brussels. India Matting, in all widths, which will
be sold low. Further, we will guai.mtce to sell our goods
as cheap as the same quality of goods can be purchased
from any first class house North. Why ? Because we
import our own goods direct Patronage respectfully
solicited. JAS. G. BAILIE & BP.OTHEK,
Bread street, Angnsta, (in.
JAS. G. BAILIE,
my2S-tf King street, Charleston. S. C.
THE DRY GOODS TRADE. •
THE same spirit which animates the initiation of the
“Southern Field and Fireside,” namely—that the
South should rely on self for all her wants, has animated
the humble endeavors of the undersigned in their own
sphere. We deem it jnst as necessary to the pride, hap
piness and prosperity of the South, that her fair daughters
should be supplied within the borders of their own State
with everything that is elegant and durable, at a fair price,
as it is for the South to have her own manufacturing in
terests and literature. For this puniose we have placed
in the Northern markets a man of acknowledged taste
and mercantile experience, with unlimited means to im
port and purchane at auction our supplies, affording us
facilities (enjoyed by none in Georgia) which enables us
to offer advantages to those desirous of sending their
money economically for good articles. All wc desire and
court is a fair, critical examination of our Goods and
prices, guaranteeing a saving of at least twenty-five per
cent from the old credit system. We therefore respect
fully and cordially invite an examination of our stock
and prices. GRAY A TCIiLEY,
Under the United States Hotel, Augusta, Ga., and 115
Congress-st, Savannah, Ga. • ts inySS
PIANOS! PIANOS!
JUST received, and in store, an assortment of Piano
Fortes, from the jnstly celebrated manufactories of
Raven, Bacon A Co., Ilazelton Bros., A. 11. Gales A Co.,
of ()>(. and 7 octaves, varying in price from |275 to
|450. These Instruments arc too well known through
out the whole country, to need any putting. Persons
wishing a first rate Piano Forte would do wall to call and
examine the above before purchasing. Every Instrument
warranted ns represented.
GEO. A. OATES A BRO.,
Sole Agents for the above makers,
N. B.—A splendid assortment of Guitars, Violins, Ae
cordeons. Flutes, and every article in the musical line,
always on hand. The stock of Printed Music on hand is
the largest in the State. my2S-tf
PLUMB & LEITNER,
DEALERS in choice Medicines, Chemicals, Drugs.
Paints, Oils, Glass, Varnishes, Brushes, Perfumery,
fine articles for the Toilet, Fresh Garden Seeds, Ac., Ac.
Also, manufacturers of Plumb's celebrated Double and
Single Cologne Water, and Fluid Extract of Bnchu, near
the Post Ottice, 212, Brond-st., Augusta, Ga.
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GEO. A. OATES & BROTHER.
B ROAD-STREET, (between the U. 8. and Globe Ho
tels,) Augusta, Ga., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
i School and Miscellaneous Books, and Foreign and Domes
| tie Stationery, Gold and Steel Pens and Pencil Cases;
English, French and American Writing Papers; Copying
I and Seal Presses; English and American Copying, Wri
ting, and Indclllble Inks; Letter, Note, and W eliding En
velopes; Port Folios; Ivory Tablets; Writing Desks;
Backgammon Boards; Dominoes; Playing, Visiting and
Printers’ Cards; Gum Tickets; Pen’Knh-es; Drawing
Paper; Water Colors; Mathematical Instruments; Port
Munnnics; Card Cases; Pencils; Bristol Board; all kinds
of Drawing Materials! also a large assortment of fine
Line Engravings ami Litlirographs.
J&T Books being constantly ordered a Single Volume
iff the smallest value may bit sent for. my2s-tf
LADIES AND HOUSEKEEPERS,
PERMIT us to call your attention to the merits of
PROF. DARBY’S PROPHYLACTIC FLUID, ns
an article for the toilet, and for general domestic uses.
Put a few drops in the water in w hich you bathe —you
will find it imparts a softness, clearness, delicacy, and
whiteness to the skin never before attained. In a half
tumbler of water, put eight or ten drops, and wash out
your mouth with it You will see that it cleanses the
teeth and mouth, leaving a sweet anil pleasant taste,
while, should you desire to correct any offensiveness of
breath, a few drops used as above for a mouth wash, or
taken into the stomach, will effectually do It For re
moving Imd odors from the sick room, correcting offen
sive discharges; for soothing the pain and healing burns,
sores, ulcers, fresh wounds; for ]>revcnting meat from
shilling, and butter and lard from becoming rancid; in
fact for numberless little domestic pur|Hises, wc are con
fident it has no smierior, as hundreds will testify. It is
not a secret remedy or ]wtcnt medicine. Throughout the
South thousands of persons, who know the proprietors,
will tell you that they would not be engaged in any ques
tionable enterprise. This article is for sale by all Drug
gists and Country Merchants. We only ask von to try
it Full directions nccoini«iny each bottle. It may lie
ordered in quantity from DAUBY A PRICE.
my2S 2* Auburn, Ala.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIRESIDE,
A LITERARY AND AGRICULTURAL PAPER, .
Published Weekly, in Augusta, Georgia.
I)r. D. LEE, Agricultural Editor."
W. W. MANN, Literary Editor.
WM. N. WHITE, Horticultural Editor.
Devoted to Agriculture, Literature, and Art It Is in
quarto form of eight i«ages, folio size—each issue con
taining forty columns of matter. In mechanical execu
tion, it is in the best style of the typographical art In
utility, it will be all that the best agricultural science and
practical knowledge of the South can furnish. A weekly
visitor to the homes of Southern Planters and Fanners,
it will be more useful and acceptable to them than any
monthly journal of equal merit
In mental attractions, it will lie all that a spirit of en
terprise on my [«rt, and a laudable emulation on the part
of others, can "evoke from Southern intellect and cultlva- •
tion.
Too long the Southern people have been content to look
to Northern i>criudicals for instruction in agricultural
matters, and to Northern literary ]»pera for mental rec
reation. There is, however, a "growing spirit of inde
pendence anil of self-reliance at the South. Our people
ore awaking to the conviction that we have the elements
of success in the experience, know ledge, and scientific
investigation, of tin* dwellers in our own Southern homes.
The truth is gleaming u|H>n us, that we have literary re
sources of ow n worthy to be fostered—that among South
ern writers should be divided some portion of that vast
stream of Southern money that flows pcrjictually north
ward to sustain Northern literature.
My aim is to establish a ]mper that will be a vehicle of
information uscfiil to Southern Planters and Farmers, and
a reiiository of Southern thought, imagination and taste,
in the realms of Litcratnrc and Art; and to obtain for it
such an extent of jiatronage and success, as will justify
the most liberal compensation to all its. contributors.
Able and experienced editors are engaged, and steps are
in progress to secure contributions from the most pleasing .
Southern writers, of both sexes. Much latent talent will
be brought to light, and furnish some agreeable surprises
to Southern people.
“ Full many a gem, of purest ray serene,”
will flash before their admiring eyes, and cause a gen
erous glow of pride in Southern genius.
The Agricultural Editor is Dr. Daniel Lee, the dis
tinguished Professor of Agriculture in the Univerity of
Georgia—editor for many years |>ast of the Southern
Cultivator, and a leading contributor to many Northern
agricultural journals of the highest reputation.
The Literary Editor is Mr. W. W. Mann, of this
city, an accomplished writer, of fine tuste, anil scholarly
attainments, who, having retired from the active duties
of the legal profession, spent many years in Europe, and
was for several years the Paris Corros|>ondcnt of the Na
tional Intelligencer and Southern Literary Me**en jer.
THE SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIRESIDE will
combine the useful and the agreeable. It will furnish
the Southern Farmer information useful in every field he
cultivates, and the Southern family choice literature, the
offspring of Southern intellect, w orthy of welcome at
every fireside. It will be, in ail respects, a first class pa
per—on a scale of expenditure more liberal than has yet
been attempted in the South, ami designed to rival, in its
merits, the most distinguished of the North.
Terms —Tico dollar* per annum, In advance.
No club rates allowed. No credit allowed in any ease.
Bills current in the State from which they are sent, re
ceived at par.
Postmasters will be allowed fifteen per cent, on the
amount of subscriptions obtained by them.
On all subscriptions exceeding twenty, sent from one
office, twenty-five per cent, will be allowed.
In addition to tins commission, a premium of one hun
dred dollars will bo paid to that Postmaster, in each of
the following States, who sends tile largest number of
subscribers, with the money, by the first day of August
next: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and
Mississippi.
Other premiums and prises will be duly announced.
Contributions solicited from the pens of Southern wri
ters.
A special appeal is made to the ladies of the South'ior
their patronage and good wishes.
This paper will be entirely silent on politics.
On matters iiertaining to their respective departments,
address the Editors, On matters of business generallv,
Address, JAMES GARDNER.
Augusta, Ga., May, 1859.