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144 NEW BOSES. The following new Roses have been originated by Prof. Page, of Washington City, a distin guished rose grower: “ 1. Dk. Franklin'. —A Bourbon of climbing habit, blooming in large clusters of shaded crim son and purple color, full and distinct; foliage like Lord Raglan. 2. Marshall Wilder. — A vigorous, Bourbon pillar rose, of deep violet crimson color, full and j distinct: foliage beautiful; immense grower and bloomer. 3. Mt. Vernon".—A vigorous, Bourbon pillar rose, crimson scarlet, full, free and distinct, ex- i tra fine, one of the very best. 4. Star or the West. — A vigorous, Bourbon pillar rose, nearly scarlet at times, full and free, the petals having a somewhat radial arrange ment. Its habit of growth is firm and erect, and presents most striking and showy objects of the garden. 5. Edward Everett. —A vigorous, Bourbon pillar rose, of rich deep crimson color, full and extra: free bloomer and very showy. 6. BueNa Vista. —A vigorous Bourbon rose, full, bright crimson, and profuse bloomer. 7. Bunker Hill.—A vigorous, Bourbon pil lar rose, crimson, full; fine form and showy.” The above are all ever-blooming, and said to be “powerful growers,” hence, excellent for piilars and climbers. The following are of mod erate growth: “8. Dr. Kane.- -A hardy Bourbon rose, of moderate growth, of deep rich shaded crimson and purple, full, and very constant bloomer. — Dr. Kane resembles Arthur de Sansal in form and growth, but the color of the llower is much livelier, more effective, and a more regular bloomer. 9. Gen. Oliver —A Remontant rose of mod erate growth, oflargo size, beautiful form, clear deop pink, full, very sweet and quite distinct; flowers solitary, on long stems. 10. Amaranth.—A Bourbon rose of minia ture size, and entirely unique. It is about an inch in diameter, of deep purplish crimson, mot tled and perfectly full aud button-like, the pet als being crowded and very firm, withstanding the hottest sun. It is hardy and free, and quite recherche for bouquets and baskets.” If these are as fine as represented, they will boa great acquisition to our Hower gardens, as Bourbon pillar rosos of fine form and habit are still rare in our catalogues. Reader, savo and sow tho seed of your best roses, this fall. —■MW- BOTANICAL NOTES ON THE WILD FLOWEBS OF AT.ABATMA. BY M. M., OF WALNUT GROVE. No. 11. 0 Not the least remarkable among the many specimens of vegetable life, which a natural habit of inquisitiveness has led mo to investi gate, is the Monotropa uniflora, or Indian pipe. It is a most singular plant, being entirely desti tute of chlorophyl, (green coloring matter,) in its cellular system, and is, therefore, of a pure pearly white, almost transparent. It resembles some what a species of fungi, (mushroon,) being ap parently aphylous in its structure, but upon clo ser inspection, the leaves, which are small and resemble scales, may be observed attached to the sides of the stem. The flower is destitute of a calyx and is polypetalous, being composed of five distinct petals, arranged so as to form a hollow receptacle, with a reflexed margin. It is neither pendent nor erect, but forms an angle with the stem, thus giving it the appearance of a clay pipe, whence the common name—lndian pipe. The generic term Monotropa, comes from two greek words, monos and i, opos, which seem, however, indicative of no known peculiarity qf the plant, unless its having only one flower and turning only one way, be the origin of its application. It belongs to the natural family Ericacue, (noted for tho medicinal qualities of many of its genera, some being astringents and diuretics, others narcotic and stimulants.) It is found in the class Decandria, order Monogyuia, and grows wild, though not very abundantly in this State; I have never seen it except in Green county. It is thought by some to bo parasitical in its habits, but my own observation of it does not confirm this idea, though it is generally found near and sometimes growing out of de cayed heaps of vegetable matter, such as fallen logs. It is slightly aromatic, the odor faintly reminding one of gum camphor. It makes its appearance in May and June; remains perfectly white for a few days, when like most succulent plants, it becomes yellowish and finally black and withered. It is about six inches in bight. Another most interesting and curious little plant, called Deer Grass, has often attracted my attention. The flowers are a delicate pink and exhibit in their structure a remarkable uniform ity in numbers, having four sepals, four petals, eight stamens and a capsule, or seed vessel, four celled. But the distinguishing peculiarity of the plant, is in the arrangement of the eight hooked anthers, so as to resemble exactly a squirrel’s claw. It is a great favorite with school children, they gather them in huge bunches and chew the leaves, which have a slightly acid taste, with a gusto known only to themselves. It is found iu the class Octandria, order Mo nyginia. The generic term Rhexia, comes from the Greek word rhexis, a rupture, because some of its species are thought to be good vulneraries. The leaves are small, about an inch in length, ses sile and ciliate; in florescence, a loose corymb; grows to the height of eighteen or twenty inches inlow, wet, or piny regions; I have never observed it, except in such localities; it is unknown en tirely in our beautiful open prairies and wood land heights. One of the most singular and complicated of floral structures, is the Sarracema purpurea or side-saddle flower. Nature seems here to have followed no former precedent, but iu a freak of odd humor to have originated this rare specimen es her handiwork. Though adhering somewhat to the normal system of structure, yet the curious disposition of its several organs, renders It an object of peculiar interest It belongs to the natural family Papaveracie, class polyandrie, order monagynia, calyx double; outer one three green sepals; inner one, five dusky purple. Carrolla polypetalous, caducous, composed of five petals, with somewhat irregularly reflexed margins; of a dark velvety purple, and when slightly inhaled, has a delicate odor of vanilla, which, however, becomes disagreeable, and of fensive if kept long about the person. The nu merous stamens surrounding the style, are en tirely covered by the large peltate stigma, which is five angled, and resembles somewhat an in verted parasol. But the most curious develop ment of tho plant, is found in the leaf. Tho petiole (or leaf-stalk) which is hollow, forms a complete vase, and the real lamina, or blade of the leaf, composes the lid. The capacity of the vase is about that of an ordinary wine-glass, though the size varies according to the luxuri ance of ii 8 growth. It is generally filled with yxs&b mu® vx&ssx®£. i water and insects, the latter of which are at -1 tracted to it in great numbers. I have frequent : ly observed them to be so full of these little slaughtered prisoners, as to present a compact 1 mass to the touch. The fluid within the vase is supposed by some to be a secretion of the plant, and this seems, in fact, to be the most satisfac tory theory; since the lamina, which forms the lid, is generally so nearly closed, as to exclude both rain and dew. It is eqnatic in its habits, | perrennial in its growth, with fibrous roots, is 1 propagated from the seed, which are numerous and minute. The common name, side-saddle flower, has always seemed to me a fanciful mis nomer, there being not the slightest resemblance which could lead to such an association of ideas. The generic term Sarraeenia, however, is in honor of Dr. Sarrazen, a native of Quebec, who first discovered it. It is an American genus of only two species. It is a rare and a showy flower, though its color approaches nearer black than any other natural growth, yet, there is nothing gloomy in its appearance. The scape supports a single flower, and grows to tho height of twenty inches. — RAISING WATER MELONS. The Water Melon is a delicious fruit when it can be obtained during the hot days of summer. The Mountain Sweet stands at the very lie ad of the list, as to richness of flavor. Plant on rich land plowed deep and made fine. The rows should not be less than ten feet apart each way. In moist land, raise the lulls a little with a lioo before planting. Put six to eight seeds in each hill, and cover about one inch thick with line, mellow loam. As soon as tho plants are high enough, give them a little mellow earth, hilling them up close to their two broad leaves, which, if done while wet, or that some dust will adhere to them, is as good a preventive against the stri ped bug as wc have ever found; though they frequently eat up an entire crop after all we can do. If any one knows of a remedy, they would confer a great favor on the public, by letting it be known. We were told by a friend last year, that ho put a handful of sawdust on each, and the bugs immediately left; his reason for which was, that the bugs always burrow in the ground at the root of the plants, and arc troublesome only in hot weather, and as tho sawdust natu rally absorbs heat from the sun, it becomes so hot that they cannot live in it, so they leave. Ashes, plaster, or lime, sifted on while wet with dew, are good till they get washed off, when they should be sifted on again. Os all the pests of tho garden, this is the worst. As soon as you can see the rows, work out the vines with horse and cultivator. If tho weather should prove dry, stir the ground the oftener. Suffer not a weed to grow, especially while the vines are small, and you have a chance to tend with horse and plow or cultivator. If the weather should be showory, and the weeds hard to kill by cutting up, cover them up and they will soon scald and die. This can be done the quickest with a one-horse steel plow, throwing a ridge to each row. As soon as all danger from the bugs is over, thin the plants to two in a hill, don’t leave more; we would say one, if sure that one would live, aud could have one in each hill. ■When the melons begin to ripen, look out for thieves. Be on tho alert, aud the first fellow you catch, make an example of him, that others may also fear. Let no false sympathy prevent you from handing him over to the rigor of the law. It will bo doing the offender also a kind ness; for whoever begins by stealing melons, are almost sure to get to the Penitentiary, unless they are reformed. Plant largely, so that you can give liberally to those that ask for them, but the mean, sneaking rogue, turn empty away.— If you have more melons than you know what to do with, they will make most excellent mo lasses.— Ohio Farmer. mi DELAWARE GRAPE. We are permitted to extract the following from a private letter of Dr. C. W. Grant, to one of our horticultural friends: “ Doubtless the Deleware, on old vines, will be a little better with you than hero, but a very important portion ofits excellence is soon lost after the fruit is taken from tho vines. It is sweet, rich and vigorous for a long time, but the exquisite spirit in which it surpasses every grape with which lam acquainted, begins to leave within twenty four hours after it is taken from the vine. It grows upon the taste, and soon all others are felt to bo deficient. Ms. Downing, for a long time, praised the Deleware, but said it was not quite equal to Grizzly Frontignon or Rose Chasselas, but last year he declared it to be superior to every other for his taste, and re marked the fugacious excellence that is unno ticed, except by the critical. As a vine grape, it is the one so long desired, making wine as rich as sherry, and more abundantly than any other grape. It perhaps more nearly resembles Malmsey than any I have tasted. Diana also makes wine of highest character, but perhaps too luscious for free table use." Preserving Grapes for Winter. —While grapes may be grown in such profusion and with so little labor, it is remarkable that a supply for every household in the country is not secured, not only in the regular season of them, but to last until spring. There is no trouble in keep ing grapes through the winter as fresh as when they are first gathered. In seasons when other fruit is greater luxury can be enjoyed than a dish of fresh grapes in winter. In gathering grapes for keeping fresh, they should be allowed to hang upon the vines until they are fully ripe, and then gathered with care to avoid bruising. The fairest bunches should be chosen to pnt away, and with a pair of small scissors all defective and bruised berries should be clipped off. They should then be placed in boxes well ventilated and remain fora few days, when they should be packed in boxes holding six or eight pounds each, first sprinkling the bottom with a layer of mahogany sawdust, or what is better, turning chips, then a layer of grapes, and then sawdust alternately to the top. It is not important that the box be tight, it is better that it should not be. These should bo put iu the coolest place in the house, where the air is dry. On the approach of freezing weather they may be removed to upper'shelves suspend ed in tiie cellar, or in any dry room where the temperature is as near tho freezing point as pos sible. Some recommend cotton hatting in place of the turning chips, but we have always been most successful with the latter.— Valley Farmer. Tiie Wine Crop. —Mr. It. Buchanan, of Cin cinnati, in a letter to the St. Louis Horticultural Society, says the vintage of 1859 near Cincin nati will be the largest since 1853. The average yield will bo about 400 gallons to the acre, although some vineyards will produce 600 to 800 gallons to the acre. Within twenty miles around Cincinnati, it is estimated the crop will amount to 800,000 gallons ; so that the wine crop of Ohio, the present year, may be safely stated at over one million of dollars in value. CHOICE GBEENHOUSE PLANTS. [from BUIST’S AL-M VN'AC.] Azalea. —A family of hard-wooded, shrubby plants requiring a temperate green-house and close attention to watering, furnishing a profu sion of brilliant flowers in the winter season.^ Thtee best new varieties. —1. Eulalie Van Chert, pink spotted; 2. Louis Napoleon, violet crimson; 3. Mary Anne, pure white, dwarf habit Six best -Older Sorts. —1. Greenvillii, scarlet crimson; 2. Macratitha. white; 3. Maitlandii, striped; 4. Pride of Dorking, carmine purple; ! 5. Speciosa, rosy crimson, spotted; 6. Vesta, white. Achimexes.—Bulbous rooted plants of easy cultivation, require to be kept dry in winter, and safe from frost or damp; re-pot in the summer in pans for blooming. Six-Best Varieties. —1. Ambroise Verschaffelt; 2. Longiflora: 3. Margaretta; 4. Patens Major; 5. Picta; G, Violaeea. Camellia.— A great favorite in winter for its delicate wliite rose and variegated double flow ers, as well as its rich dark glossy green foliage; now in cultivation upwards of two hundred years; requires only sufficient artificial heat to preserve from frost, good ventillation and careful water ing with the proper soil—a rich vegetable loam well drained and consolidated around the roots. Best Six Varieties for Winter Blooming. — 1. Candidissima; 2. Fimbriata; 3. Imbricata; 4. De La Reine; 5. Mrs. Cope; G. Sacco Mag nifiea. Fuchsia.—A graceful family of plants of easy culture, require plenty of water, then growing a sandy loam and d shady place in the green-house. Six Best Varit'ies. —1. Napoleon; 2. Mrs. Simpson; 3. Venn* Do Medici; 4. Prince Ar thur; 5. Fairest of the Fair; 6. Princess Royal. Geranium. —Bert Six for Constant Blooming in the House or Parerre. —1. Flower of the Day, 2. Scarlet Gem; S. Princess Alice; 4. Auber Henderson; 5. Rc>ea Superba; 6. Lucy Rosea. Pelargoniums.—l. Butterfly; 2. Kulla; 3. Ondine; 4. Paragon; 5. Queen Eleanor; 6. Snow-Flake. Science op Milking Cows. —It is a matter of great importance that the milk should all be drawn from the ccw’a udder. Careful experi ments made in England show, according to a report recently pul lished, that “ the quantity of cream obtained fro:n the last drawn cup from the most cows, exceeds that of the first in a pro portion of twelve to one.” Thus a person who carelessly leaves bit a teacup full of milk un drawn, loses in reality about as much cream as would be afforded ly four or six pints at the be ginning ; and loses, too, that part of the cream which gives the richness and high flavor to the butter.— Scientific American. — i»i Gardening por she Ladies —Make up your “beds” early in the morning; “sow’’buttons or your husband’s shirts ; do not “ rake ” up any grievances; protect the “young and tender branches ” of your family; “ plant ” s smile of good temper in your face; and carefully “ root ” out all angry feelings, and expect a good “ crop ” of happiness. Churches. —New York is distinguished for the number and beauty of its church edifices, and many of them are models of architectural elegance. There are 275 churches, within the limits of the city. They may be classified as follows: —Presbyterian 54; Episcopal, 52; Me thodist, 38 ; Baptist 30; Roman Catholic, 26 ; Dutch Reformed,. 21; Jewish Synagogue, 17; Congregation, 6; Universalist, 4; Unitarian 3; Friends, 3; Second Advent, 2; Swedenborgian, 1; Primitive Christian, 1. CASHMERE GOATS. PERSftNS Interested In the history, introduction, or propagation of these rare and valuable Animals, will bo furnished with a pamphlet, free of charge, on applica tion by letter to the undersigned, in Atlanta, Georgia. se4 4t KICIIAKD PETERS. WARREN COUNTY LAND FOR SALE. THE undersigned, being desirous to change his busi ness, offers $42 acres of land for sale, whereon he lives, 7 miles West of Warrenton. There are about 450 acres in a state of cultivation, and has a grist mill, with 1 run of stones, and a Water-Gin, both new. There is no better quality of land for either grain or Cotton in the county. The neighborhood is good, and Churches anil Schools convenient A fine plat of Bermuda grass, ad joining the horse lot, containing about 75 acres, that is al most invaluable. My price is s6,ooo—one-third Cash ; balance in two annual instalments. sc24 ts JOHN M. HALL. WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE THE TWENTY-SECOND annual session will com mence on Monday, 8d October, under the direction of the following Faculty— Rev. J. M. Bunnell, A. M., President, and Professor of Moral Science and Bclles-Letters. Rev. Cosby W. Smitii, A. M., Prof, of Mathematics. Rev. F. H. Forstek, A. M. Professor of Latin Litera ture. Rev. W. C. Bass, A. M., Professor of Natural Science. Mons. C. Schwartz, Professor of Modern Languages, Drawing and Painting. Phillip Gvttenbekger, Prof, of Music. Mrs. SusanS. Hancock, Assistant in Music. Miss Lovisa Gittenberoer, Assistant in Music. Miss Mary E. Carlton, Assistant in Literary De partment. Madame Sophie Schwartz, Instructress in Ornamen tal Department. About two hundred dollars will meet the expenses of aboarding pupil in the Regular College Course. No extra charges for Vocal Music, French or Latin. One half of the Tuition and Boarding Fees must be paid in advance. For further particulars, apply to any member of the Faulty. W. C. BASS, Macon, Sept 1,1859. Sec. of Fac. se3 5t - GEORGIA FEMALE COLLEGE THE next term, being the first of the Eleventh Colle giate year, will begin on Monday, September sth. Every pupil receives constant instruction in the com mon studies. The young ladies board in private families, where they reieive those offices of maternal care and kindness which are necessary for their health and comfort GEO. Y. BROWNE, Pres’t Madison, July 80,1559. 4t aug6 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 AVGUST. Board may be had for ten dollars per month, exclusive of lights and washing. Only a limited nnmber 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. Col. G. N. Lester, Sec. B. Trustees, Marietta, Ga. jels 8m 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 attend the first day. JAS. E. PALMER, Sec'y Board Trustees. Oxford, July 25. 1859. jyßo 4t BOOKS AND STATIONERY. MEDICAL. School, Law. Religions and Miscellaneous Books. Stationery, Music, Perfumery and Fancy Goods. For sale low, by WM. N. WHITE, my2B Bookseller, Athens, Ga. GRASS SEED. JUST received at the Southern Seed Store, a fresh supply of Field Seed, including Orchard, Blue. Tim othy, Lucern, White and Red Clover, Millet Seed, &c. Lucerne 35 cents per pound. selO __tf V. LaTASTE. IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS. TIIE RICHMOND FACTORY", Richmond county, Ga., continues to manufacture WOOLEN CLOTH at 12% 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 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 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 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 joints 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. A. JOHNSTON, President Richmond Factory. April 1,1559. jelS ly WOOL-GROWING IN TEXAS. A GENTLEMAN who owns a good Ranche in West ern Texas, of over2,ooo acres of land, with cabins, pens, and sixteen acres enclosed nnd under cultivation near a never-failing stream of water, desires a partner to engage with him in sheep-husbandry and wool-growing, who has some $2,000 or $3,000 cash capital to invest in the business. The Ranche is about sixty miles from that of GEO. W. KENDALL. Esq., and presents every ad vantage for profitable sheep raising. Address MUN FORD LA US 3 ON, New York City ; care of Kob't T. McCay, 87 Warren Street. 3t au27 SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE FAIR. rrso BE HELD in Charleston, November 15th, 1559. X Competition open to all. Fair for the promotion of Art Mechanical Ingenuity and Industry. At their large and commodious building in the City of Charleston, S. C., commencing on Tuesday, November 15,1559. Suitable premiums will be given for the best speci mens in Art Mechanism and other branches of Industry; also fur Cotton, Rice, Sugar, Tobacco, Corn, Wheat Rye, OatsfTotatoes, and other Agricultural products. The Ladies, to whom the Institute is so much indebt ed, are respectfully informed that suitable Premiums will be provided by the Committee, and awarded for the best specimens in every department of Ladies' work. All articles entered for Premiums, must be sent in on or before Friday, the eleventh day of November next, directed to the care of Mr. THOMAS AIMAK, Clerk of the South Carolina Institute, Charleston. Articles may be sent after that day for «r hibitiononty. Contributors to the Fair are respectfully requested to send full descriptions of the articles, and such gene ral information as may be of use to the Judges, and suit able for publication. Every attention will be paid to all articles sent for exhibition. m aug!3 JUDSON FEMALE INSTITUTE, MARION, ALABAMA. THE twenty-second Annual Session of this Institu tion will open on Monday, October 8,1859. For further information, or catalogues, apply to NOAH K. DAVIS, jyßo 6t Principal. IMPORTANT TO TEACHERS. A VALUABLE School property, very eligibly situ ated, will be sold upon reasonable terms to a suitable purchaser.” The School is of high grade, and is now worth over $4,000 per annum. This opportunity of mak ing a profitable investment is presented by one desirous of retiring from the business, if a suitable successor should present himself. For particulars, apply to the editors of the Field and Fireside. ts aug# IMPORTANT ARRANGEMENT FOR PLANTERS PURCHASING MANURES. RHODES’ SUPER PHOSPHATE—The Standard Manure for Cotton, Corn, W heat, and Tobacco Cul ture, besides all root crops. This celebrated and Standard Manure, which is fully warranted and sold under a Legal Guarantee, can be had of J. A. ANSLEY & CO., Agents for Manufacturers, at No. 800 Broad street, Aflgusta, Ga., Who will sell at manufacturer's prices—s4s per Ton, with shipping expanses added. aug6 NATIONAL FERTILIZER. WE would call the attention of Planters and Farmers to this most cxc'ellent Fertilizer. A* 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 if ton of 2000 lbs. CARMICHAEL & BEAN, jy 23 3m Augusta, Go. FERTILIZER. L. 8. HOYT'S BONE SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME THE readers of the Field and Fireside, interested in knowing the valueof 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. ivßo ts 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 climate. Also, a fine collection of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Catalogues furnished by mail, free of charge, to all ap plicants. Address PETERS, HARDEN de CO., je4-tf _ Atlanta, Georgia. FRUITLAND NURSERIES. AUGUSTA, GA. PJ. BERCKMANS & CO., solicit the attention of • Planters to their huge and fine stoek of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Roses, Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, Climbers, Strawberry Plants, Rhubarb, Hedge Plants, etc., etc. Our Trees arc uncommonly well grown, and cannot fail to give satisfaction, and the number and varieties very extensive. Catalogues mailed free to all applicants. Address P. J. BERCKMANS & CO., au2o 3m Augusta, Ga. WILSON S ALBANY SEEDLING! BEST AND MOST PROLIFIC STRAWBERRY 1! YIELDS over 200 bushels an Acre ! This unrivalled Berry has this year, on my grounds, excelled all previousones in size, quality and productiveness. Num berless specimens from 4 to 4% inches in circumference; some still larger. Selected, strong, new plants, packed and delivered in Albany—slo for 1000 ;$6 for 500; $1 50 for 100; $1 for 50. Descriptive circulars sent to applicants enclosing stamp. VS~ No Traveling Agents employed. WM. RICHARDSON, au2o* Riverview, Albany, N. Y. NEW CARPET STORE. JAMES G. BAILIE & BROTHER, direct importers of. and wholesale and retail dealers in all kinds of English and American Carjwtings. Rugs. Floor Oil Cloths, Curtain Goods, Cornices, Window Shades, Ac. A full line of English Velvet Carpeting, rich colors and new de signs. A full line English Brussels Carpeting, embrac ing the best and newest patterns manufactured. A hill line three-ply Ingrain and Venetian Carpetting. A hill stock of Curtain Goods in Satin de Lane. Lace and Muslin Curtains. Cornices. Ac. Window shndes in great variety. CARPETS and Curtains made up PROPER LY if required. Patronage respectfully solicited.— Terms cash, or city acceptance. JAMES' G. BAILIE A BROTHER, 205 Broad St. Angusta. Ga.. or, JAMES G. BAILIE, auglß ts 24 King St, Charleston, 8. C. PROSPECTUS OF THE I 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, 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 Farmers, 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 papers 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 South ern 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 useful 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 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 Hash 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 past of the Southern Cultivator. and a leading contributor to many Northern agricultural journals of the highest reputation The Horticultural Editor is Mr. Wm. 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, ami 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. Terms— Tiro dollars per annum, in adtance. No club rates allowed. No credit allowed in any case. 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 tier cent, will be allowed. 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 , Ga., May, 1559. POLITICS, COMMERCE, NEWS. THE CONSTITUTIONALIST is published, Dally, 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 nt 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, Oa. GEO. A. OATES & BROTHER. BROAD-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; Water 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. fW Books being constantly ordered a Single Volume of the smallest value may be sent for. my2B-tf PIANOS! PIANOS! JUST received, and in store, an assortment of Piano Fortes, fi-om the justly celebrated manufactories of Raven, Bacon A Co., Hazclton Bros., A. H. Gales A Co., of 6tf, 6J£, and 7 octaves, varying in price from $275 to $450. These Instruments ore too well known through out the whole country, to need any puffing. Persons wishing a first rate Piano Forte would do well to call and examine the above before purchasing. Every Instrument warranted as represented. GEO. A. OATES A BRO., Sole Agents for the above makers. N. B.—A splendid assortment of Guitars, Violins, Ao 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 DENTAL NOTICE. A W. LATHROP, M. D., SURGEON DENTIST, TAKES pleasure in informing his city and country friends that he has taken the residence No. 266 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 as many new ones as desire to have their natural teeth preserved, or artificial ones substituted. Having been engaged in his profession for twenty years, and being acquainted with all the late improve ments in Dental science, he is prepared to guarantee that all his operations shall be performed in the very best 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 puiyoses. He will use cither, if desired, whenever the case will admit of it Augusta, July 27,1859. jyßo toctl . 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 8m THE CABLE LIGHTNING RODS WILL NOT CORRODE. NO Joints; no getting out of order; double the con ducting surface 1 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 8t Charleston, S. C., or Savannah, Ga. GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH. Tills 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, Go., May, IRS 9. my*B-tf