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48 Brugmansias are generally greeu-bouse plants, but if taken up in the spring and re-set upon the lawn, or in the flower garden, are very striking and effective objects, and succeed admirably.— The Brugmansia suareolene. from Peru, lias been some time in cultivation, an<l grows some five or six feet high, with a rounded head, leaves j large, oval; lanceolate: flowers, appearing from June to October, five-angled; pendant, very Brugman - sia Sangui ned, of which we give an iflustrati o n, from the Ga - deners Chro nicle, is a na tive of Mes i e o. The lea ves are lobodand the corolla, shorter than the preced ing species. It is green at its base, yellow about it s centre, and the limb i s a lively orange-r e d. It is of lar ger growth than the pre cedin g a 1 specimen at Crom Castle, Ireland, the seat of the Karl of Erne, 4 sx ; .At ? . ‘ \ J -4 ■^bK^y.' r; r from which our illustration was taken, being fourteen feet six inches high, and covered an area of one hundred and sixty-five square feet. It was completely covered with flowers and foli age, to the surface of the ground, having on at one time one hundred and eighty flowers, fully expanded, with twice that number ready to i open. The plant had become so large that it j became necessary to cover it in winter, where \ it stood with a temporary glass structure, that was removed again in spring. The Brugmansias are often called Daluros, a j 4 In our illustration, is figured a monstro sity, or “ Sport.” in a Brocoli plant, raised by J. Clakk, an English grower, and described and figured in one of their horticultural pe- j riodicals. It will be observed that instead of one head, as usual, six perfect heads are growing upon one plant. This unexpect" ed transformation of a plant, or a part of a plant, into something entirely different from its normal form, or mode of growth, is what gardeners call a “sport.” Had it been desirable that all Bro coli plants should take this form the plant could have been suffer ed to seed ; and it is probable that a part of the plants raised from • this seed would have- grown in a similar form, and by a continued selection and re-sowing, as in the instances cited below, the transforma tion could have been made permanent, and a new and constant variety thus established. Most of the plants with variegated foliage originate from such sports. We give a few instances. Eu onymus japonica is a well known evergreen shrub, with a bright green glossy foliage. A variety of this, E. japonica varieyata , is quite as common with white-edged leaves, which ori ginated in a sport from the first, and was per petuated by cuttings or layers. This variegated variety, where it makes a rank growth, shows a tendency to fall back to the original type—single branches shooting out occasionally from the bush, with bright shining green leaves, in which the white border has entirely disappeared. Were cuttings struck from such branches, it would be found, as they became plants, the teudoney to produce variegated leaves haU nearly or quite disappeared. The purple-leaved beech, yellow leaved peach, gold and silver leaved box and holly, are all derived from similar sports. It is also pretty well established that the com mon moss rose was originally a sport from the provins, as mentioned below. About the year 1720 this rose was first brought into nolice. Many seedlings have been raised from it since: but in beauty the old variety has not been ex celled. Two valuable seedlings have, however, been produced of late—Madam Ory and Salet— that bloom at intervals during most of the sea son. Like the Euonymus, the common moss rose often sports back to the old type, and has been repeatedly known to produce flowers with out any moss or buds, leaves or branches. About the year 1854, Professor J. P. Waddel of this place had a common moss rose which threw out a single small shoot, that was a sport back to the provins, producing the common double rose, entirely destitute of moss. Mr. sovvsesjui vxses msn vnssxus. SBUGMANSIA SAXGUTNEA. AC. “SPORTS," AND VARIETIES THUS ORIGINATING. ► ... 1 fragrant. of a fine white, tinged with a pale yel low color. The double species (or variety ?) B. Knight's. is < f more recent introduction, “ the flowers are pure white, long, trumpet-shaped and double, one tube being inserted within the other. The immense size of the flowers, each being about nine inches long, and the curiously ruffled ap pearance of the lower part of the corolla make : it,’’ says Mr. Downing. i- a most conspicuous ob i jeet when in full bloom.” genus very similar. Datura Unghtii is decided by Thompson as a fine new species from Cali fornia. It grows readily from seed flowering freely the first year. The flowers are six inches long, and four inches across the mouth, color pure white, shading into lilac blue at the margin. 1 It is almost hardy, but the fleshy roots require a slight protection during the winter, if left out. It grows four or five feet high and is a very de sirable plant. All these plants, until they get too large, can be taken up and wintered in large tubs ! in a pit. Buist mentions that alike instance occurred in his nursery in 1836. Instead of extending further our own remarks upon this subject, wo prefer to give our readers ■ what Professor Lind ley. the very highest an. thority in these matters, has to say upon sports and the varieties thus originating. We condense and present his article on this subject from the ; last edition of his theory and practice of horti culture. Sudden alterations in the color or form of the leaves, flowers, or fruit, of one single branch of a tree, occasionally break out, we know not why. These changes, of which physiology can give no j -account, are called sports. When they appear, j they indicate violent constitutional change in i the action of the limb thus affected; which change can sometimes be perpetuated by seed, and al ways by propagation of the limb itself, where ■ propagation is practicable. It is possible that even new forms of shrubs might be procured by keeping these faets in view, and that climbers might be deprived of their climbing habits; for it ; is known that the handsome evergreen bush j called the Tree-Ivy, which grows erect with scarcely the least tendency to climb, has been procured by propagating the fruit-bearing branches of trees of considerable age. A sport is a sudden change of one thing into another —different in some very striking re spect, as when a peach tree produces a smooth fruit (a nectarine.) among its own downy brood These sudden changes seem to be essontially different in their nature, from the gradual altera tions which cultivation brings about in all plants, and in which there is a natural tendency to pre- I serve the altered condition. Some examples, : and their known results, will mako this plainer. The annual Clarkia pulchella bears naturally ! a purple flower. Unexpectedly, among other seedlings, a plant appeared in which the flowers were pure white. That was a sport. The seed i was saved and sown; the produce consisted of many purple and many white flowering indivi duals. The purples which had lost the new tendency, were removed, and the seed again saved from the pure whites; the nest batch of seedlings was much more white than purple; the next batch was, perhaps, all white; and thus the original sport was fixed. When the provins rose produced a branch on which the flowers were buried among those glandular expansions of the calyx and ‘its foot stalk, which we call the mossiness, the first moss rose was born; that, again, was a sport. When some celosia suddenly formed its flow ers upon a thickened, flattened (fasciated) stalk, and they became more crowded than usual, we had a coxcomb; and that again was a sport. The plant thus changed, by whatever cause, had gained a constitutional tendency to grow in the coxcomb, or fasciated manner; by repeatedly saving seed from the most fasciated and dwarf est seedlings, that which was at first a mere ten dency, or predisposition, became a fixed consti tutional character. Zt was at first a mere mon strosity, such as we see around us, here and there in a great variety of plants, in which no one has yet thought of fixing the habit. If it has a tendency to disappear under neglect, as those who buy cheap seeds know that it lias, so on the other liana, it has a tendency to in crease under skillful management, as was shown by Mr. Andrew Knight, when he brought a coxcomb plant to measure eighteen inches across, and only seven inches high. Mr. Salter of Haversmith, observed among his seedling Dahlias one which produced a number of greeu scaly flower-heads, but no jierfect flowers. This was propagated, and every plant was covered with similar heads of scales. All the plants were vigorous, but there was not a single perfect flower-head upon any of them, so that the sport became immediately fixed. It is in fact through attention to sports that many of the most striking of our flowers and fruits have bce» obtained; a single dwarf lark spur sports by chance to double ; the seeds of the sport are carefully saved and sown, tliree fourths of the seedlings are single, but a few are double; the first are thrown away, the best of the second are saved for seed, and the second crop of seedlings comes tmer, and so on until the desired character is established. Thus arises the race of double larkspurs. A double larkspur next sports to a stripe—that is to say, bands of red or violet appear upon the pale ground of the petals, of a few flowers; these flowers are mark ed, the seed is saved, and so begins the breed of what are called uniques, at one time the pride of the flower garden, though now discarded, for newer favorites. In the same way first came eamelias, chrys anthemums, and others. The old purple chrys anthemum accidentally sported to huff; the buff branch was struck, proved true to its new' nature, and became the ancestor of a race of other buffs. The color of a red camelia “breaksred streaks appear in ti»» a«worg of a sporting branch; that branch is separated and grafted upon a stout stock ; the sportive branch retains its tendency, produces striped flowers, all the better for the new blood infused into them, and the tendency is fixed ; skilful gardeners cut it limb from limb, and every mutilated morsel starts into life— another variegation. It is the same with vegetables, a wild carrot accidentally found in cultivated ground refuses to run to seed, but builds up a root stouter than any carrot had before. The watchful cyo of a gardener remarks the change; the sport flowers at last; its precious seeds are saved, and committed to still richer ground; nine tenths of the seedlings run back to the wild form, but a very few refuse to flower till the second year, spend their autumn and winter in the further enlargement of their roots; then rise up into blossoms invigorated by six months ad ditional preparation, and yield other seeds in which the fixity of character, or habit of domes tication, is still more firmly implanted, and thus begins the race of carrots. Nectarines, Pears, Peaches, Plums, and other valuable fruits, in numerous instances, doubtless derive their origin from similar circumstances; they were far more the children of accident than design, and we see to what they havo come. Gardeners, then, should keep a watchful eye upon every tendency to sport, which they may remark among the plants entrusted to their care. Sports, however unpromising, should be made the subject of repeated experiment; year after year, seeds should be saved and attempts made to secure fixity of character. If they end in nothing, such experiments cost nothing; if they lead to a good result, a permanent gain is se cured. CANCERS CAN BE CURED. DR. THOMPSON having permanently located in Au gusta, offers his services 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 disease's. Persons afflicted with Cancers should not delay having them attended to, as age renders them more difficult to cure. In ail 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 Blodget, Sr. jc4-tf SOUTHERN SEED STORE, "VTO. 200 Proud street, Augusta, Ga. V. LaTASTE it respectfully informs the public, that he keeps on hand a tine assortment of GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS, from the celebrated house of D. Laxdeetii & Sox, of Philadelphia. Gardening being the advertiser's legitimate trade, per sons may apply to" him with 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 my2S ULRICA STILL AND SPARKLING WINES, FROM the Vineyards of Dr. O. A. Ulrich, Tallapoosa Co., Alabama. In the above Wines, now introduced for the first time in this city, we offer an article of per fect purity, fine color, and delicious bouquet, unsurpassed by any native Wines, and taking rank with the best for eign. Among connoisseurs, there has been no diversity of opinion from the above, and it is only necessary to give it a trial for the most sceptical to be convinced of its truth. DAWSON & SKINNER, jc4-tf Sole Agents for Augusta. COBBECTION. In the last number of the Field and Fireside it is stated, in the first sentence of the leading editorial on “ Corn as a Southern Staple,’’ that “the people of the United States annually con sume over six hundred bushels of corn.” Place the word million before “bushels ’ and the state ment will read as it was written. The editor will take this occasion to say to correspondents that letters intended for his pe rusal, whether for the paper or private, should be sent to Augusta—not Athens, where he has closed his lectures in the University for the pre sent year. Young Alexander Dumas has got the kink into his head that lie is dying of consumption, although, as somebody says, “he is in as good health as the Pont Xeuf. and has the constitu tion of the Vendome Columnhis health is the only thing he thinks about: he gets up sit seven, breakfasts at ten, rides from twelve to three, sleeps from three to five, dines at six, goes to bed at nine, and reads himself to sleep.” cohhercial. AUGUSTA MARKET, JULY I—l P. M. Cotton. —There is a fair demand, but the limited quantity offering and the stringency of holders', prevent heavy sales, 't here is evidently n much better feeling in the Cotton trade, and the hope is entertained by many that the war between Austria and France and Sardinia will not last long, or at least will not materially inter fere with the pursuits of commerce and tnule. The stock of Cotton on hand in this cit j and Hamburg is 25,630 bales, against 0,050 bales at the same time last year. Our market closes at nbout the following quotations: Good Middling ll?«c., and Middling Fair ll>jc. Bbeadstfffs. —Flour continues quiet, and prices de pressed. Corn nominally $1 to #1 25 per bushel, with light sales. Pkovisioxs. —There is a large stock of Bacon in the market, and holders are anxious sellers. EMORY COLLEGE. order of Commencement exercises forisss SUNDAY, JULY 17th—Commencement Sermon by Rev. J. Hamilton, D. P., of Alabama. Monday. July 18th. Board of Trustees meet at 9 A. M. Sophomore Prize Declamation at night. Tuesday, July 19th, Junior Exhibition at 9 A. M., fol lowed immediately by an Address (witti presentation of prizes.) to Sophomore Class, from R. G. Harper, Esq. Address before Alumni Association at 4 P. M., bv Rev. C. A. McDaniel. Wednesday, July 20th, Senior Exhibition at 9 A. M. Address before the Literary Societies at 4 P. M., by Hon. E. A. Nisbot, LL. D. JAMES E. PALMER, Scc'y Board Trustees. Oxford, Ga., June 22d. 1559. P. S.—Arrangements arc made to have three public houses opened during Commencement exercises. jy2 WINE FOR THE MILLION. /\ N receipt.of Five Dollars, I will send free, by mail, V / to any address in the United States, complete print ed directions for making five hundred to one thousand gallons per acre of excellent WINE, Still or Sparkling, fully equal, if not Superior to any Catawba made. The plant from which this Wine Is made is a herbaceous an nual. that wili flourish in any climate in the Union, and in any soil not wet. It is not subject to at tack set insects, and does not rot until long after maturity. It can be cultivated ns easily and cheaply as Indian Corn, and stands drouth much lictter. It may be planted from first of March to first of July, and the harvest may extend from July to November. The fruit ripens in succession, making the gathering much easier than that of grapes. Wide*, the fruit is much larger. Free from all damage of frosts, insects, Might, mildew or rot, no failure of crop can occur, except from excessive hail. Seed can be fur nished at twenty-five cents per acre. No spading or trench plowing required to prepare the land, out only such pre|uirntion and manuring ns Corn requires. The Wine is as easily managed as Cider. It has the color of Catawba, excellent flavor, but slightly more in sly. At twenty cents per bottle, it w ill pay better than any crop cultivated in the United States. Address, enclosing bills of any specie paying bank. V. M. BARNES. jy2 ts Raysville P. 0., Columbia co., Ga. FOR THE SOUTH. THIS WORK, securely enveloped, will be sent by mail to any person enclosing one dollar and twenty live cents per copy. The odd cents may be sent in imst age stamps. WM. N. WHITE. Athens. Ga., May. 1859. my2B-tf BROOM & NORRELL, Dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, 233 Broad street, Augusta, Gil A complete assort ment always on hand, at the lowest prices, and upon the most accommodating terms. Goods as represented, or may be returned. E3s' - Packages delivered, free of charge, in the city or Hamburg J J. BROOM, | W. O. NORRELL. my2S ts A. P. BIGNON, Manufacturer and dealer in fine ready made CLOTHING, HATS and FURNISHING GOODS, for men and boys, No. 189 Broad street, Augusta, Ga., next door to the offices of the Constitutionalist and of The Field and Fireside, respectfully solicits an examina tion of his stock, and hopes to receive a liberal share of patronage. New and Fashionable CLOT lIING received weekly per steamers. A. P. BIGNON. N. B. —Always on hand, well-made Clothing frfr Ser vants. ' my2B G. VOLGER, Direct importer of choice ii avana seoars. and manufacturer of DOMESTIC SEOARS, No. ’93 road street, Augusta. Ga. All orders will be promptly and faithfully executed. ts tny2B BOOKS AND STATIONERY. MEDICAL, School, Law. Religious and Miscellaneous Books, Stationery, Music, Perfumery and Fancy Goods. For sale low, by WM. N. WHITE, my2B Bookseller, Athens, Ga. IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS. THE RICHMOND FACTORY, Richmond county, Ga.. continues to manufacture WOOLEN CLOTft at 12X cents per yard for plain, and 16 for twills—finding every material except the wool. The extensive and constantly increasing patronage the Factory has enjoyed for past years, assures the proprietors that the article of Winter Clothing for negroes, made by them, has not been surpassed by any cloth made North or South. Recent extensive improvements, and others now being erected, enable its to keep up the standard of the Goods, and to secure an early delivery. Planters, or others, who may wish to send us wool to be made into cloth, can send it’dirty or clean. If washed, it should be done in cold water, and done thoroughly. If sent dirty, wc charge half cent per yard extra lor wash ing. Burry Wool is not objectionable; the burs are re moved by machinery. The name of the owner should be marked upon every package sent. Wool sent by railroads in Georgia. Alabama. Tennes see, or South Carolina, to the Augusta dejiot, with the owner's name, and “ Richmond Factory ” marked upon it will be regularly and promptly received, and the doth, when made, returned to the points directed. Eacli par cel is made up in the turn received. We would especially urge upon our patrons the grent necessity of sending in the wool ns soon as clipped ; if this rule is followed, the parties would always be sure of having the cloth in ample time. All instructions to Messrs. Flemixg & Rowland, our Agents in Augusta, Ga. A. JOHNSTON, President Richmond Factory April 1,1889. jclS ly* MARIETTA FEMALE COLLEGE. ~ TIIE KENNESAW SCHOOL PROPERTY, erected by 1 Bishop Scott, of Oregon, having been purchased for that purpose by the subscriber, the exorcises of the next (fourth) session of the College will be opened in it, en larged and improved, on the 10th of AUGUST. Board mav be had for ten dollars per month, exclusive of lights and washing. Only a limited number can be boarded on the premises by the President, but with the Professors and other good families, any number that may apply. Tuition, as good as can be had in all the departments of College study, at the usual College rates. Farther particulars from W. H. ROBERT. „ Pres. M. F. C., Or, Co!. G. N. Lester, Sec. B. Trustees, Marietta, Ga. jelS Bin PIANOS! PIANOS! JI'ST received. and in store, an assortment of Piano Fortes, from the justly celebrated manufactories of Raven, Bacon * Co., liazeiton Bros., A. H. Gales & Ca, of 6>i. 6J». and 7 octaves, varying in nrice from $275 to ♦450. These Instruments are too well known through out the whole country, to need any puffing. Persons w ishing a lirst rate Piano Forte w ould do well to call and • examine the above before purchasing. Every Instrument warranted as represented. GEO. A. OATES * BKO., Sole Agents for the above makers. N. B. —A splendid assortment of Guitars, Violins. Ac cordeons. Flutes, and every article in the musical line, always on hand. The stock of Printed Mai sic on hand is the largest in the State. my2s-tf PLUMB & LEITNER, DEALERS in choice Medicines, Chemicals, Drugs, Paints, Oils. Glass, Varnishes, Brushes, Perfumery, line articles for the Toilet, Fresh Garden Seeds, Ac., Ac. Also, manufacturers of Plumb's celebrated Double and Single Cologne Water, and Fluid Extract of Buchu, near the Post Office. 212, Broad-st., Augusta, Ga. my2S 3m GEO. A. OATES & BROTHER. B BOAR-STREET, (between the TJ. S. and Globe Ho tels.) Augusta. Ga., Wholesale and Retail Dealers In School and Miscellaneous Books, and Foreign and Domes tic Stationery. Gold and Steel Pens and Pencil Cases; English, French and American Writing Papers: Copying and Seal Presses: English and American Copying, Wri ting, and Indellible Inks; Letter. Note, and W edding En velopes; Port Folios; Ivory Tablets; Writing Desks; Backgammon Boards; Dominoes; Playing, Visiting and Printers’ Cards: Gum Tickets: Pen Knives; Drawing Paper; Water Colors; Mathematical Instruments; Port Monnaies; Card Cases; Pencils; Bristol jloard; all kinds of Draw in.; Materials! also a large assortment of fine Line Engravings and Ltthrographs. Books being constantly ordered a Single Volume of the smallest value may be sent for. my2S-tf CHEAP DRY GOODS. TTI7ILLIAM 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 Indies' Dress Goods, Spring and Summer Mantillas, French Embroideries, and almost every article required for Family or Plantation use, all of which will be sold at the low est prices, and to which the attention of the pub lic is respectfully invited. W. S. has received from New York a full supply of Ladies’ Mourning Goods, among which are English Crapes, Summer Bombazines, and Chailics of light tex ture and extra quality, very desirable for summer wear. ‘ Augusta, June 4tlg 1559. je4-6 RHODES’ SUPER PHOSPHATE LIME. *) ■-11 TONS of this Celebrated FERTILIZER now in Z.JU store, and for sale by J. A. ANSLEY A CO.. A cents for Manufacturers. N. B.—This Fertilizer can be applied to Growing Crops as a Top Dressing, or otherwise; and its effects are un questionably good at any and all seasons. Credentials from Georgia planters of the highest respectability, can be furnished in favor of the use of this manure. Pamph lets sent by mail, when desired. jelS lui DOWNING HILL NURSERY. ” THE subscribers t>eg leave to call the attention of the public to their large collection of Southern raised Fruit Trees, embracing 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, to all ap plicants. Address PETERS, HARDEN A CO., je4-tf Atlanta. Georgia. PROSPECTUS OF TIIE SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIRESIDE, A LITERARY AND AGRICULTURAL PAPER, XJL 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, nnd Art It is in quarto form of eight pages, folio size—each issue con taining forty columns of matter. In mechanical execu tion. it is in the last style of. the typographical art. In utilitv, it will be all that the best agricultural science and practical knowledge of the South cun furnish. A weekly I visitor to the homes of Southern Planters and Farmers, it w ill be more useful nnd acceptable to them than any monthly journal of equal merit. In ineiitul attractions, it will be all that a spirit of en terprise on my part, and a laudable emulation on the ]urt of others, can evoke from Southern intellect and cultiva tion. Too long the Southern people have been content to look | to Northern ]>crlodiruls for instruction in agricultural mutters, and to Northern literary papers for mental rec reation. There is, however, a growing spirit of inde pendence and of self-reliance ‘at the South. Our |ieople are awaking to the conviction that we have the elements of success In the experience, knowledge, and scientific investigation, of the dwellers in our own Southern homes. The truth is gleaming upon ns, that we have literary re sources of own worthy to be fostered—that among South ern writers should be divided some portion of that vast j stream of Southern money that flows perpetually north ! ward to sustain Northern literature. My aim is to establish a paper that w ill lie a vehicle of t information useful to Southern Planters ami Farmers, ami i a repository of Southern thought, imagination and taste, in the realms of Literature and Art; and to obtain for It such an extent of patronage and success, as will lustily the most liberal comiiensation to all its contributors. Able and experienced editors are engaged, and steps are J 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 Les, the dis tinguished Professor of Agriculture ip the Unlverlty of Georgia—editor for many years past of the Southern Oultirator, anil a leading contributor to many Northern agricultural journals of the highest reputation. The Horticultural Editor is Mr. W». N. White, a skill ful and cx|»ericnccd cultivator of fruits, flowers, and vege tables—a writer of repute in these departments, and au thor of that popular work, “Gardening for the South.” The Literary Editor is Mr. W. W. Mann, of this city, an accomplished writer, of fine taste, nnd scholarly attainments, who, having retired from the active duties of the legal profession, 6]ient many years in Europe, and was for several years the Paris Corres|iondent of the A r «- tional Intelligencer and Southern Literary Memenger. 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 eluilcc literature, the offspring of Southern intellect, worthy of welcome at every fireside. It will be. )u all respects, a first class pa per—on a scale of expenditure more liberal than has yet been attempted In the South, and designed to rival, In its merits, the most distinguished of the North. Terms — Tiro dollar*per annum, in advance. No club rates allowed. No credit allowed in any case. Bills current in the State from which they are sent, re ceived at ]iar. 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 this commission a premium of one hun dred dollars will be paid to tha Postmaster, in each of the following States, who sends the largest number of subscribers, with the money, by the first day of August next: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Other premiums and prizes will be duly announced. Contributions solicited from the pens of Southern wri ters. A special appeal is made to the ladies of the South for their patronage and good wishes. This paper will be entirely silent on politics. On matters pertaining to their respective departments, address the Editors. On matters of business generally, Address, JAMES GARDNER. Augunla, Ga., May, INTERESTING TO COTTON PLANTERS. PROGRESSIVE POWER PRESSES—BULLOCH'S Patent Improved. The undersigned is now manufacturing the above Cot ton Presses complete, with all the late improvements. This Press has proved itself to be superior to all descrip tions of Screws and Presses heretofore used, in speed, power, durability and economy. In point of labor-saving, this Press stands unrivalled. One-half the hands usually required for the Screw, can, with the large size of these Presses, perform more work, at the same time compres sing a greater weight of cotton in much smaller hales. The strain being thrown on wrought iron rods, no sup porting 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 hands and machinery from the weather. It can be easily shipped by railroad or wagon, and set up and put to w ork bv the ordinary plantation hands, without fear of accident, it being very simple Jn its construction and managements Planters visiting this city, can see one of these Presses in operation at Messrs. Caulfield A Crane's, comer Rey nolds street and Call's Alley. For particulars as to prices nnd 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. O. T. TERRY, mv2S ts 830 Broad-st., Augusta, Ga.