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80 AGRICULTURAL. THE FARMERS PEST. Weeds, it should be recollected, are always more exhausting to the soil than cither roots or grain crops. They are indigenous, consequently gross feeders, and abstract from the soil only those elements of fertility which are indispen sably requisite to sustain the more valuable and cultivated crops. It should ever be a rule with the farmer to allow no plant to perfect its seed on his premises, that will, in any way diminish the productiveness of his soil. There are many weeds which, if cut close to the soil, while in inflorescence, inevitably die, and others, if so treated, will not start again till the following year, or. if they do, it will be very feebly, and with so little vigor that they will effect but little injury, comparatively speaking, and with out any possibility of producing seed. Mullen, thistles, burdocks, and many othdr noxious pro ductions of a similar class, may be eradicated by placing a table spoonful of salt upon the stump of each plant after cutting it. When these weeds are “in force,” we have frequently found it profitable to sow salt freely after mowing, as the exuding fluids of the roots dissolve it, and of course take a portion of it into their vessels, where it acts as a most efficient destroyer. If a field infested with thistles be mowed when the thistles are in full bloom, and salt, say two bushels to the acre, be sown upon the stumps, and sheep permitted to graze upon the enclos ure, it is said that the thistles will be at once destroyed. This is perhaps a more economical method of eradication than removing the plants by the roots, which is tedious, expensive, and but seldom effectual.— Maine Farmer. GARDENING FOE THE SOUTH. While the North is abundantly supplied with suitable gardening books, but very few works of this description have been written for the South. From the frequent inquiries in this re spect, it seems that “Gardening for the South,” by W. N. White, of Athens, Ga., is as yet but very little known, while it deserves to be in the hands of every person who owns a garden. It is unquestionably the best and most complete work on southern gardening, that has yet come under our inspection; perfectly adapted to our cli mate, and replete with practical suggestions. We can most confidently reccommend it to any per son who may want a work of this kind. Can be had in most of our book stores, or obtained by ordering it from the author, enclosing one dollar and a quarter.— Cotton Planter & Soil. The Tomato. —Dr. Bennet, a Professor ’of some celebrity, considers the Tomato an inval uable article of diet, and ascribes to it very im portant medical properties; Ist. That the Tomato is one of the most pow erful aperients of the liver and other organs, where calomel is indicated, and is probably one of the most effective and the least harmful re medial agents known to the profession. 2d. That a chemical extract will be obtained from it, that will supercede the use of calomel in the cure of disease. 3d. That he has successfully treated diarrhoea with this article alone. 4th. That when used as an article of diet it is almost sovereign for dyspepsia and indiges tion. * sth. That it should be constantly used for daily food; either cooked, raw, or in the form of catsup, it is the most health article now in use. JIORTICULTURAL. WM. N. WHITE, Editor. SATURDAY JULY 39, 1859. HORTICULTURAL. Communications for this department are re spectfully solicited. Address them to the editor, at Athens, Ga. Horticultural exchanges will please direct to the same address. — BLACKBERRIES. A northern correspondent (whose letter, ad dressed to us at Augusta, has just reached us,) writes us in relation to our remarks upon the new Rochelle Blackberry: “ I cultivate this variety, and think you can not have the genuine, or else they are not suited to your climate. Here, they continue in bearing four to six weeks, having blossoms, and berries in every stage of ripeness, on the bush, at the same time. I esteem them highly as a most luscious berry. They are readily sold at twenty five to thirty«even cents a quart. They also make a delicious wine, which is readily disposed of in quantity to dealers, at wholesale, at two dol lars per bottle, which pays better than to sell the berries, as a quart will produce more than a bottle of wine. “One gentleman in this place, (Norwalk, Con necticut,) made from the produce of ten acres in blackberries, last season, sixty barrels of wine, for which ho was offered two dollars a bottle, by a wine dealer in New York city. Will any plan tation in your State produce as much, in value, on the same number of acres ?* I go for the crops that will yield the largest profits.” We believe our new Rochelle blackberry is true, as it came from Mr. Ciias. Downing. Valua ble as it may be, in the locality of our corres pondent, as a market fruit here, it is not equal in flavor to the common wild variety; and wd are assured that at the North it is quite too acid, and not equal to the Dorchester and high bush varieties, in quality. Whether more productive, we cannot say, but here we do not think it much excels our natives. In regard to wine-making, our correspondent’s statement is most extraordinary; and could half ' those prices be obtained, our old fields, grown up to blackberries, would be the most valuable lands we have. Has wine, to any extent, been actually sold at those rates ? Messrs. Peters, Harden k Co. sent us, a few weeks since, a box, one division of which con tained New Rochelle, and the other a wild varie ty. They have eommfenced cultivating it It ripens about two or three weeks earlier (this year, at Atlanta, about the last of May,) than the New Rochelle, and is about done bearing when the latter is at its best. The canes are green, the leaf long and narrow, and the fruit (they state, like that sent,) averages larger than the New Rochelle, which it certainly excels in flavor, while it remains on the branches until fully ripe. The berries are shaped like the New Rochelle. They propose to call it the Large Early. We think it a promising variety. ♦About SIBOO per acre! SATURDAY. HOFTKBMr YXS&9 JUffD XXXU&BZ9R. Beurre Clairgeau. Zephirin Gregoire. We shall give, from time to time, de scriptions, with accompanying figures, of the finer fruits, and commence the series with two Pears of recent intro duction, which have pleased us greatly, from their fruitfulness and excellent quality. Specimens of medium size only are figured. 1. Beurre Clairgeau. —This fine pear, of which our illustration is from a specimen of less than medium size, .was raised bv Pierre Clairgeau, a gardener at Nantes, France, and its fruit was first exhibited before the Horticultural Society of that place, Oc tober 22d, 1848. Its appearance being very striking, and its quality excellent, it was soon widely disseminated, and is now to be found in all the large nur series. The present is the third season il has fruited here. Two or three grafts were inserted in a young Jaminette tree, which, during the first season, made a remarkably stout and vigorous growth. They blossomed the next Spring; but these blossoms were de stroyed by frost. From the new growth that season, a few more blossoms were produced, and from these we obtained three pears, the following October, averaging about the size of our own figure. Last year it again fruited, and, taking into consideration the size and age of the grafts, the crop was very remarkable, both as to the number and magnitude of the fruits. These attracted attention to the tree from the first. Over half the fruits set were removed at the first thinning. In July it was found neces sary to thin them again ; several were beaten off by the wind, and finally the limbs required sup port as the fruit approached maturity. It ripened ; gradually through September, without decay : at the core, and proved tender, juicy, and sweet, It is again fruiting this season, bearing a fair crop, which are already about the size of the one illustrated. "We append a description from Downing : “Fruit large, pyriform, but with unequal sides. Skin, warm yellow, inclining to fawn, shaded with orange and crimson, thickly covered with rus- I set dots, and sometimes sprinkled with russet. I Stalk, short, stout, and fleshy, inserted by a lip, j at an inclination almost without depression; j when the lip is absent, the cavity is uneven.— j Calyx open, segments stiff", in a shallow furrowed i basin. Flesh, yellowish, buttery, juicy, some what granular, with a sugary perfumed vinous flavor.” September. It has the following sterling qualities: unusual- 1 ly vigorous growth, large size of fruit, great pro- : ductiveness, coming very early into bearing, (sometimes fruiting on young trees, two years from the bud,) and finally, the list of pears which excel it in quality is very small. Before fully ripe, during the last of July and through August, j it is a good baking pear, and those that drop can be used in this way: Preserving Butter. —The farmers of Aber deen, Scotland, are said to practice the follow ing method of curing their butter, which gives it a great superiority over that of their neigh bors : Take two quarts of the best of common salt, one ounce of sugar, and one ounce of common saltpetre; take one ounce of this composition for one pound of butter, work it well into the mass, and close it up for use. The butter cured with this mixture appears of a rich marrowy consist ency, aud fine color, and never acquires a brittle hardness nor tastes salty. Dr. Anderson says : “I have eaten butter cured with the above com position that had beerykept for three years, and it was as sweet as at first.” It must be noted, however, that butter thus cured is to stand thiee or four weeks before it is used. If it is sooner opened the salts are not sufficiently blended with it, and sometimes the coolness of the nitre will bo perceived, which totally disappears after wards. 'W- Soaking Fence Posts. —A number of years ago, we published in The Cultivator a receipt for soaking fence posts in a solution of blue vitriol, which is worth republishing at this time, partic ularly as our attention has been recently called to it. The receipt of Mr. George B. Green, of Windsor, Yt., as formerly published, was : “One pound of blue vitriol to forty pounds of water. If the timber is dry, soak it ten days; if green, six days will be sufficient. This will do for all kinds of timber requiring exposure to the weath er—spouts, shingles, bean-poles, stakes, &c.” A member of the Farmer’s Club, in Hudsou, re cently informed us that at a late meeting of that club, the subject was brought up for conversa tion, and one of the members exhibited a post, which, previous to being placed in the ground, had been soaked in a solution of blue vitriol — being used to twenty quarts of water. The post was pine, and when taken up was as sound as when first put down, eight years since. Country Gentleman. Worth Knowing. — A young lady in this city, says the Pliiladelphia Morning Post , while in the country, stepped on a rusty nail which ran through her shoe into her foot. The inflamma tion and pain were very great, and lockjaw was apprehended. A friend of tho family recom mended the application of a beet, taken from the garden, and pounded fine, to the wound. It was done, and the effect was very beneficial. Soon the inflammation began to subside, and by keep ing on the crushed beet, and changing it for a fresh one, as its virtue seems to become impair ed, a speedy cure was effected. Simple and ef fectual remedies like this should be known to every one. * ..JULY 39, 1859. PEARS. a 2. Zephirin Gregoire. —This pear, until it comes into fruit, equals the preceding in vigor ous growth, which is checked then by its great fruitfulness. It comes nearly or quite as soon into bearing, but the fruit is of less size. In quality, it surpasses its good specimens, rank ing among the most delicious pears grown. It was raised at Jodoigne, (Belgium,) by M. Gre goire, a physician. Fruit, medium size, roundish, obovate, skin smooth, green, dotted with brown or russet, becoming yellow at maturity, slight ly shaded with fawn on the sunny side. Flesh greenish white, very melting, butter}', with a sweet perfumed juice; stalk an inch long, fleshy at its insertion; calyx open, in a narrow basin, ripens last of September. Our tree has not failed of a crop sinco it came into bearing, four years since. As it is a profuse bearer, the fruit will need thinning to bring out its highest ex cellence. THE CABLE LIGHTNING HODS WILL NOT CORRODE. NO Joints; no getting out of order; double the con ducting surface! The conducting power of an inch iron rod, without extra weight, and no increase in prices. Wholesale or retail. Agents wanted everywhere. Sam ples mailed on receipt of 25 cents in stamps. Dealers should send for a circular at once. Address J. A. BACON A CO., Electricians, jyßo 3t Charleston, 8. C., or Savannah, Oa. AGRICULTURAL. L. 8. HOYT'S BONE SUPER-PHOSPHATEOF LIME THE readers of the Field and Fireeide, interested in knowing the value of Fertilizers upon the exhaust ed lands of the South, and especially the results when applied to Cotton, are reminded that'such application of the above named Fertilizer has been made upon this year's crops as to test fairly its worth as compared with Peruvian Guano, and the various other concentrated ma nures, so generally used the past season. Reports already received assure us that when the crops are matured, we shall be able to give the buyers of Fer tilizers such satisfactory proof of its real value as to in sure other orders for the next season. THOS. P. STOVALL & CO., Agents, and General Commission Merchants, No. 285 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. jy3o ts DENTAL NOTICE. A. W. LATIIROP, M. D„ SURGEON DENTIST, TAKES pleasure in informing his city and country friends that he has taken the residence No. 260 Broad Street, directly opposite the State Bank, and will remove there on the Ist of October next, where he will be pleased to see all his old friends, and ns many new ones as desire to have their natural teeth preserved, or artificial ones substituted. Having been engaged in his profession for twenty (20) years, and being acquainted with all the late improve ments in Dental science, he is prepared to guarantee that all Ids operations shall be performed in the very beet manner , and so as to give entire satisfaction. Dr. L. has been using chloroform, more or less, in his practice, for the last ten years, in some of the more pain ful operations, such as extracting, Ac., and has recently also been using the Electro-Magnetic Battery for similar purposes. lie will use cither, if desired, whenever the case will admit of it Augusta, Jnly 27, 1859. jy3o toctl JUDSON FEMALE INSTITUTE, MARION, ALABAMA. THE twenty-second Annual Session of this Institu- tion will open on Monday, October 3,1859. For further information, or catalogues, apply to NOAH £. DAVIS, j}-30 6t Principal. EMORY COLLEGE. FALL TERM begins Wednesday, August 17th, and closes November 80th. Persons desiring other information will apply to the | President Applicants for admission will please attgnd the first \ day. JAS. E. PALMER, Sec'y Board Trustees. Oxford, July 25,1859. jyßo 4t NATIONAL FERTILIZER. WE would call the attention of Planters and Farmers to this most excellent Fertilizer. Ah article com posed of MARL, FISH, AND BONE-DUST—it is more lasting in its effects than Guano, and is well adapted to wheat. Send and get pamphlets containing the analysis, which will be sent promptly by the Agents. Price of the Fertilizer $45 8 ton of 2000 lbs. CARMICHAEL A BEAN, jy 28 3m Augusta, Ga. BOOKS AND STATIONERY. EIIICAL, School, Law, Religious and Miscellaneous ITI 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 CLOTII at 12% cents per yard for plain, and 16 for twills—Undine 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 us 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, we charge half cent per yard extra for wash ing. Burry Wool is not objectionable; the burs are re moved by machinery. The mime 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 depot, with the owner's name, and “ Richmond Factory ” marked upon it, will be regularly and promptly received, and the cloth, when made, returned to the ]Miints directed. Each par cel is made up in the turn received. We would especially urge upon our patrons the great necessity of sending in the wool as 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. Fleming A Rowland, our Agents in Augusta, Ga Al. JOHNSTON, President Richmond Factory. _ April 1,155>. je!B ly MARIETTA FEMALE COLLEGE. THE KENNESAW SCHOOL PROPERTY, erected by Bishop Scott, of Oregon, having been purchased for that purpose by the subscriber, the exercises of the next (fourth) session of the College will be opened in it, en larged and improved, on the 10th of AUGUST. Board may be had for ten dollars per month, exclusive of lights and washing. Only a limited number cairbe 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, Col. G. N. Lester, Sec. B. Trustees, Marietta, Ga. jelß 8m ULRICA STILL AND SPARKLING WINES, FROM the Vineyards of Dr. G. A. ITlbicii, Tallapoosa Co.. Alabama. In the above Wines, now introduced for the ftrst 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, je4-tf Sole Agents for Augusta. BULLOCK S PATENT COTTON PRESS. THE undersigned is manufactunng the above IM PROV ED PRESS. Placed in, or attached at the end of the Gin-house, can be used in any weather: makes one of the most convenient ever invented for Baling Cotton. The frame is Wrought Iron Rods; Press, all complete, weighs about two thousand pounds; can be shipped by railroad, or hauled on wagon, at one load; occupies a space on the ground two and a half by five and a half feet; box ten feet high; may be worked by hand or horse power. The manufacturer guarantees three good hands can press five hundred i>mmds of Cotton into a bale two feet square by five feet long, in less time than six can with the Screw. Planters visiting Augusta can see one in daily opera tion at the Press Rooms of Messrs. Caulfield A Crane, on the alley rear of C. A. Williams A Son. Every warehouse man in Augusta knows that Captain Camfleld has pressed four hundred to six hundred bales annually for the last ten or twelve years, on a Bullock Press, and the old Press is as good now as ever. This Improved Progressive Lever Power Press has been thoroughly tested ; proved itself to be su|>erior to all others heretofore used, in Sliced, Power, Durability, and Economy. Price $l4O to $l5O. Prompt anil particular attention given to orders, O. T. TERRY, jy9 8m 830 Broad St, Augusta, Ga. POLITICS, COMMERCE, NEWS. THE CONSTITUTIONALIST is published, Daily, 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. The Constitutionalist belongs emphatically to the school of State Rights and Strict Construction. Its prin ciples are 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. Terms—Daily. |6 00 Tri-Weekly. 4 00 Weekly 2 00 Cash, invariably in advance. Paper stopped at the end of the time paid for. JAMES GARDNER, Proprietor. Augusta, Ga. HOYT’S AMMONIATED BONE SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME. WE offer to Planters HOYT'S SUPERPHOSPHATE, which has been extensively used through Georgia, and found to be peculiarly adapted for Cotton and Com. Experience has shown this to be the cheapest, most per manent, and best manure yet known. Its results are guaranteed to give satisfaction. THOS. P. STOVALL A CO., jy9 ts Agents. GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH. THIS WORK, securely enveloped, will be sent by mail to any person enclosing one dollar and twenty five cents per copy. The odd cents may be sent in post age stamps. WM. N. WHITE. Athens, Ga., May, 1559. my2B-tf SOUTHERN SEED STORE, NO. 200 Broad street, Augusta, Ga. V. LaTASTE respectfully informs the public, that he keeps on hand a fine assortment of GARDEN AND FIELD SEEDS, from the celebrated house of D. Landeetu A Son, of Philadelphia. Gardening being the advertiser's legitimate trade, per sons may apply to him with'confidencc 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 my2B 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 CLOTHING received weekly per steamers. A. P. BIGNON. N. B.—Always on hand, well-made Clothing for Ser vants. my2B PROSPECTUS. THE SOUTHERN TEACHER, quarterly, will be edit ed and published by the subscriber, assisted by emi nent contributors throughout the South. The design of the Teacher is to discuss all subjects re lating to instruction and discipline at home and in school; to presenrthe views of experienced and practical educa tors in regard to the theory and practice of teaching; and to furnish notices of new school books and interesting items of Educational intelligence. In a word, we pro pose to make it a medium of professional intercourse between teachers of the South, that each may receive the encouraging sympathy of the other, in the great and noble work in which they arc engaged. Each number will contain not less than 100 pages, Bvo., well printed, including the advertising sheet It will be published on the first of July October, January, and April. Tkrms : One dollar per year, invariably in advance. All subscriptions must begin with the volume. Agencies will be established ns soon as possible, to supply all sections of the country; and, meanwhile, or ders from Booksellers, Periodical Dealers, Post Masters, and others, disposed to extend the Work, are respectfully solicited, nnd will be supplied on the most liberal terms. Specimen copies will be sent free of postage to aplpl cants who cannot conveniently reach any agency yet announced, on fowarding eight postage stamps. Address, W. 8. BARTON, Montgomery, Ala., June 25. • PIANOS!, PIANOS! JUST received, and In store, an assortment of Piano Fortes, from the justly celebrated manufactories of Raven, Bacon & Co., Hazelton Bros, A. H. Gales <fc Co., of 6ji, and 7 octaves, varying in price from $275 to $450. These Instruments are too well known through out the whole country, to need any pulling. Persons wishing a first rate Piano Forte would do welt to call and examine the above before purchasing. Every Instrument warranted as represented. GEO. A. t)ATEB & BRO., 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 Music on hand is the largest in the State. my2B-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 Buchu, near the Post Office, 212, Broad-st, Augusta, Ga. my2B 8m GEO. A. OATES & BROTHER. B ROAD-STREET, (between the U. 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 'Wedding En velopes; Port Folios; Ivory Tablets; Writing Desks; Backgammon Boards; Dominoes; Playing, Visiting and Printers’ Cards; Gum Tickets; Pen Knives; Drawing Paper; W T ater Colors; Mathematical Instruments; Port Monnaies; Card Cases; Pencils; Bristol Board; all kinds of Drawing Materials; also a large assortment of fine Line Engravings and Lithrographs. r*r- Books being constantly ordered a Single Volume of the smallest value may be sent for. my2B-tf CHEAP DRY GOODS. WILLIAM SHEAR has now on hand a very large supply of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, suitable for the present comprising a splendid assortment of Ladies' Dress Goods, Spring and Summer Mantillas, French Embroideries, and almost every article required for Family or Plantation ase, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices, and to which the attention of the pub lic is respcctfiilly invited. W. S. has received from New York a frill supply of Ladies’ Mourning Goods, among which are English Crapes, Summer Bombazines, and Challies of light tex ture and extra quality, very desirable for summer wear. Augusta, June 4th, 1859. Je4-6 RHODES’ SUPER PHOSPHATE LIME. qt|| TONS of this Celebrated FERTILIZER now in ZJ" store, and for sale by J. A. ANSLEY A CO., Agents 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. jelß lm DOWNING HILL NURSERY. ~ THE subscribers beg 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 climalb. 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 THE SOUTHERN FIELD AND FIRESIDE, A LITERARY AND AGRICULTURAL PAPER, Published Weekly, In Augusta, Georgia. Dr. 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 pages, tolio 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 last agricultural science and practical knowledge of the South can furnish. A weekly visitor :o 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 be all that a spirit of en terprise on my part, and a laudable emulation on the part of others, can evoke from Southern intellect and cultiva tion. Too long the Southern people have been content to look to Northern periodicals for instruction in agricultural matters, and to Northern literary pa|MTB for mental rec reation. There is, however, a growing spirit of inde pendence and of self-reliance at the South. Our people 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 us, that we have literary re sources of own worthy to be fostered—that among Soutt em writers should be divided some portion of that vast stream of Southern money that flows perpetually north ward to sustain Northern literature. My aim is to establish a paper that will be a vehicle o Information useftil to Southern Planters and Farmers, and 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 lustier the most liberal compensation to all its contributors. Able and experienced editors ore engaged, and steps are in progress to secure contributions from the most pleasing Southern writers, of both sexes Much latent talent wtfl be brought to light, and fiimlsh 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 I)r. Daniei. Lex, the dis tinguished Professor of Agriculture in the Univerity of Georgia—editor for many years past of the Southern Cultivator, and a leading contributor to many Northern agricultural journals of the highest reputation. The Horticultural EditorisMr. Wai. N. White, a skill ful and experienced 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, and 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 Correspondent of the Na tional Intelligencer and Southern Literary Messenger. 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, worthy of welcome at every fireside. It will be, in 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. Teems— Two dollars per annum, in advance. No club rates allowed. No credit allowed In any case. Bills current in the State from which they are Bent, re ceived at par. Postmasters will be allowed fifteen per cent on the amount of subscriptions obtained by them. On all subscriptions exceeding from one office, twenty-five per cent, will b* allowed. In addition to this commission, a premium of one hun dred dollars will be paid to that 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 or business generally, Address, JAMES GARDNER. Augusta, Qa., May, 1859. EMORY COLLEGE. ORDER OF COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES fob 1559 SUNDAY, JIfLY 17th—Commencement Sermon by Rev. J. llamii, ton, D. D., 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 (with presentation of prizes.) to Sophomore Class, from R. G. Ilarjier, Esq. Address before Aliunni Association at 4 P. M., by Rev. C. A. McDaniel. Wednesday, Jaly 20th, Senior Exhibition at 9 A. M. Address before the Literary Societies at 4 P. M., by Hon. E. A. Nisbet, LL. D. JAMES E. PALMER, Sec’y Board Trustees. Oxford. Ga., June 22d, 1859. P. B.—Arrangements aro made to have three public houses opened during Commencement exercises. jy2 At BROOM & NORRELL, Dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, 288 Broad street, Augusta, Ga. A complete assort ment always on hand, at lie lowest prices, and upon the most accommodating terms. Goods as represented, or may be returned. Packages delivered,/rc« of charge, In the city or Hamburg J J. BROOM, I W. O. NORRELL. my2S ts