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200 HORTICULTURAL. Wl< M. WHITE, Editor. SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 1859. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Messrs. Luther Tucker A Sox, Albany, V | Y.. send us their excellent Annual Register or Rural Affairs for 1860. Edited by J. J. Tiiom- j as, and profusely illustrated. Trice 25 cts. Nursery Catalogues have been received of the following parties: B. K. Buss, Springfield, Mass. Bulb Cata logue for 1859. Garden and Flower Seed do., 1859. Andre Leroy, Angers, France. General Cat alogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Roses; also Supplement to same. Ellwaxger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. No. 1, Fruits, and No. 2, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, &e. Dr. C. W. Grant, near Teekskill, N. Y.. Cata logue of Vines. 1860. John Son, Washington, D. C. No 1, Cata logue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Ac. No. 2, Wholesale Catalogue of Fruit Trees, Evergreens, &c. 1859-60. R. Bust, Philadelphia, Pa, Roses. 1859-’GO. Wm. R. Prince, No. 1, Fruit and Ornamental Trees 1859-GO: Descriptive Catalogue of Vines, 1859-60. Richard C. Johnson. Atlanta ; Catalogue of Fruit Trees, Vines, Ac. —— - BULBS. « where shall I get bulbs?” asks a Texas sub scriber. Mr. Buss, in our advertising columns, offers two line assortments of the most desira ble kinds, at live and ten dollars each. We will add, from our own personal knowledge, that he is one of those in this line with whom it is quite pleasant and safe to deal. m ANNUALS FOR FALL SOWING. In our article last week, on gardening work for tie month, some few of the names were in coricctly printed; we give now a much more full list of Annuals, that succeed as well or better when sown in autumn. This list should be saved for future reference: Calandrina speciosa, Iberis umbellata, Callichroa platyglossa, Nemophiln insignis, Collinsia bicolor, “ maculata, “ verna, Nolana atriplicifolia, “ multicolor, Platystemon califormc’m Kscholtzia compacts, Sileno vespertini, “ lennifolia, Agrostemma coeli-rosa, Eucharidium grandiflo- Centaurea crocodylmn, rum, “ depressa, Gilia tricolor, Clarkia pnlchella. Godetia lepida, Eutoca viscida, Koniga (Abyssum) ma- Godetia Lindleyana, ratima, “ roseo alba, Leptosiphou Androsa- Oxyura chrysanthemoi ceus, des, Leptosiphon aurens, Vi3caria oculata, “ lutens, Whitlavia granditlora, Limnanthus Douglassii, Colliopsis tinetoria, Lupinus affinis, Godetia rubicunda. “ nanus, Delphinium ajaeis, Malcomia maritima. “ consolida, Phlox Drummondii, Eryssimum Perofshia- Ibcris amara, uum. Os these plants we intend to give at some time brief descriptions and hints for cultivating. Some of our finest plants are annuals, and in the grounds of a newly laid out place they are par ticularly useful. The foregoing list wo will fol low up hereafter, with one of annuals most de sirable, to be sown in spring. Those named to day may still be sown to advantage at all points below Augusta. [For the Southern Field and Fireside.] THE POTATO ROT. W. N. White, Esq. — Dear Sir: According to promise, I give you my views and theory of the cause of the centre rot, or dark spot, so frequent ly found in the tubers of the Irish Potato. The formation of the tuber is carried on like that of a tree, by the deposit being made 'on the out side, or just under the bank or skin of the tu ber. The tuber is developed on the ends of the subterranean stems which shoot from the main vine. This development takes place soon after the vine comes above the surface of the earth, and the late frost, that we generally have iu the spring of the year, injures the young tuber, but does not destroy it entirely, and often after the cold weather is over, the vigor of the vine is renewed by the warm weather, and the new deposit made as above stated on the injured tuber: which of course covers up the injury, where you find it in the centre of the tuber. If you will plant the Irish potato the first of the following mouth, you will find my theory correct. Plant from the same barrel of potatoes and do not protect the vines you plant the first of February from the frost and you will, if the vines are injured by the frost, find the dark spot in the centre of those which have been injured by the cold weather, while the tubers of those planted in May will be perfectly sound. How ever if the potato is planted deep as directed iu my last communication, this will not occur in those planted early, from the fact that the cold, unless very severe, will not reach the tuber so as to injure it; but plant those in February shallow, like they are generally planted, and you will find the dark spot, because the cold reaches the tubers when planted shallow,and de stroys their vitality. There are two important advantages, iu planting the Irish potato deep in this climate ; you protect the young tuber early in the spring from the late frost, also, from the heat of the summer sun, and secure it moisture to the root of the vine which keeps it in a flour ishing condition all through the season; I be lieve that the Potato would do better planted fifteen inches below the level of the surface pro vided you put in on the clay, plenty of vegeta ble or stable manure for the plant to feed upon. By planting deep you secure moisture to the root of the vine which is very necessary for the sup port of the tubers. I have secured the most per fect potatoes by planting the first of May, but I believe if those which yon desire to plant early were put down deep any month after Christmas to May, they would produce fine tubers. Yours respectfully, Americus. We shall tie glad to get the article our corres pondent so kindly offers, in his private note, on the arrow root which he cultivates with success. The tuber offered we shall bo equally glad to obtain.—Ed. fil SOW3K3SEK VXS&9 MMB RUSSM. A LIST OF THE VERY BEST PEARS. We have already given iu our columns, relia ble lists of the best Apples and Peaches, and propose to follow with those of all the leading fruits and ornamental plants. The finest varie ties are generally nearly or quite as easily culti vated as those which are inferior, while the dif ference in the return of satisfaction they afford, is very great indeed. We give, this week, a list of those Pears which, out of the hundred and sixty varieties we have fruited, the past two years, have proved the very best. Os the quality of some of these, our associate in the agricultural department can speak. We shall not. at present, givo descriptions, but propose doing so hereafter. All these are line and desi rable, but a smaller number of the more select we have italicised. Some of those elsewhere recommended highly (like Buerre D’Arembcrg,*) are not included, because they are not equal to those mentioned. Os any of these, of which there is wood to spare, we are willing to furnish cuttings to our readers, but as it requires a good deal of time and care to put up these small pack ages. we shall only furnish them to those per sons who, for each four to six varieties sent for, enclose us a year's subscription to the Field and Fireside. All such applications wo shall fill, and send prepared the cuttings requested, about the last of January. Any of our readers can get a new subscriber to our paper in less time than wo can put up and label the number of varieties sent in return. Os those marked with a star, tliero is generally but a single graft from which few or no cuttings can be taken- We give the names, as far as may be, in the order in which they ripen. Madeleine*—Early in summer. Doyenne d'Ete ,* “ “ il Bloodgood—June 15th. Skinless, “ “ Manning's Elizabeth — Juno 25th. Tyson — Middle of July. Duchesse de Berry d'Ete — Through July. Dearbon's Seedling, “ “ Sterling, “ “ Kirtland —Last of July. Pie IX.,* “ “ “ lleathcote — An excellent fruit, but I am not sure the name is correct —Last of July. Fundonte du Comice, “ “ “ St. Shistlain —Last of July—Continues along time. Flemish Beauty—Last of July. Bartlett — Through August. Summer Calabosse—Middle of August. Buffam — From early in August to middle of October. Von Assche — Early in August. Henry V.—Through August, and half of Sep tember. Letch's Kingsessiny — Through August. Camaks* — Through August, and into Septem ber. White Dayenne — Through August, and into September. Belle Lucrative, “ “ Delices de llardenport Beige — Last half of August. Seckel — Last of August, and into September. Buerre Clairyeau — Last of August, and through September. Surjias.se Virgalien — August. Doyenne Downing—Last of August, and through Sept. Gen. Dutilleul—loth August, until November. iMuise Bonne de Jersey — Last of August. Golden Buerre of Bilboa—Middle of August. Buerre d'Anjou — Middle of August. Columbia — Last of August to Ist October. Lawrence —Last of August to Oct. 15th —the best of Pears. Duchese d'Angouleme — September. Zepheme Gregoire — Through September. Capiaumont—Last of August—the best for stewing and cans. Do Tongres—lst September. St. Michael d'Archangel. Dayenne Sieulte—September. Cample d'Eland re — September to early in Oc tober. Buerre Diet, “ “ Bose* —Last half of September, and into October. Sheldon—Last of September. Dix — Last September, and to Oct. 10th. Glout Morceau—October into November. St. Germain — October, and into November. Iloddington—October, and into November. Pone Colmar—Last Sept, to November. Doyenne de lliver Moreau — October to Decem ber. Easter Buerre — Oct. 15tli to March 17th. All of the above are desirablo kinds, and will givo a full return for the care bestowed upon them. is still a long one, but we have thrown out two out of every three of the varie ties we have tested. DEVEREUX, OHIO, AND LENIOR GRAPES. The following from the Southern Cultivator, may be of some interest to our own readers The error has been copied in other papers: Editors Southern Cultivator —ln the Oc tober number of the Cultivator is the remark : “ The Devereux, Ohio and Lenoir are nearly, if not altogether, the same.” As our common friend, R. Peters, of Atlanta, and myself have been at some pains to get at the truth of this matter, there having been great eonfuson hith erto, we will give you the result of our investi gations. In order to be absolutely certain, Mr. Peters sent to the old Devereux place for cut tings from the original vine, and I have sent twice to Montgomery, Ala., for cuttings and vines of the grape there cultivated as Devereux. We have come to the following conclusions: 1. That there is no really distinct Devereux Grape; the one cultivated under that name at Montgomery and sent to our Pomological Exhi bition and described in our report being the Ohio, grown in unusually favorable circumstan ces, and the original vine, cultivated by Devereux himself, being identical with the Lenoir. 2. The Lenoir and Ohio are totally distinct Grapes. They differ in season—the Ohio being two weeks later than Lenoir. They differ, also, in their habit of bearing—the Ohio being an enormous bearer and, like most grapes of that character, very subject to rot, while the Lenoir always bears a good, but never an extraordinary crop, and, so far as I know, never rots. The wood of the two vines differ—Lenoir being longer jointed, and the bark of a peculiar shade of red, rendering it easy to distinguish it in winter from any other vine. The}’- differ in leaf, also—the leaves of the Lenoir being not gene rally lobed, while those of Ohio are always dis tinctly so. 1 These are. perhaps, points enough to mention: I but I will add, that the Ohio is scarcely worthy to be retained in culture, while the Lenoir is not surpassed in value by any Grape we have at this time in general cultivation. Yours respectfully, Wm. X. White. Athens, Ga., Oct. I, 1859. —-■+•+■ -•»» Served the Fool Right. —Five years since a farmer in Illinois, notwithstanding all his neigh bors insisted he was playing the fool, set out on his farm one thousand peach trees, and this sea son he was offered ten thousand dollars for the crop, which ho afterwards sold in the lot for fourteen thousand dollars. Any man that will be fool enough to raise fruit ought to be served just so. Auziisln Mnrkel, \ovrmifr 11—6 I*. M. COTToX.—The demand continued all day for the better descriptions, and the e.Gcs reache t 1,320 bales, as followa : 10 baics at 10X :2atl\ ;£8 at 10>i ; 28at 16 9-16 ; 493 at 10*: 433 at cents. The market closed firm. jar CHEROKEE INSTITUTE.— WeII qualified male and female assistants wanted for the next year. Apply early, to S. FOUCIIE, oc 29 4t Principal and Proprietor, Eome, Ga. SEND FOR IT ! A NEW SOUTHERN HOOK !! rpHE T. ATI YE LILLIAN, and OTHER POEMS, X BY E. YOUNG. JST Copies of the above will be sent postage free, on receipt of One Dollar. Address E. YOUNG. Lexington, Ga. *** Editors giving the above an insertion, or calling attention to it in their editoriol columns, and sending a paper containing it, addressed as above, will receive a copy of the work, ;>ostage free. no 12-1 m JASPER SPRING NURSERY. SAVANNAH, GA. THE subscribers invite the attention of Horticultural and Floral Amateurs, to their large and beautiful collection of choice Roses, Evergreen ami Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, Herbaceous and Miscellaneous plants, Vines, Creepers and bulbs. We have a choice collection of Fruit Trees, as we only grow those varieties that have been thoroughly tested, and found with proper culture, to be highly remunera tive in this latitude. Catalogues sent gratis to all applicants. Address, E. PARSONS A SON, no 12* Savannah, Ga. DUTCH FLOWER ROOTS. THE SUBSCRIBER is happy to inform his patrons of the arrival of his annual supply of the above, se lected particularly for his retail trade.from the stock of one of the most experienced growers in Holland.— Among them may be found all the most dosirable va rieties of Hyacinths, deuble and single ; Tulips, double and single, early and late ; Crocus, many varieties; Jon quils; Crown Imperials: Polyanthus Narcissus; Dou ble Remard and Paper White Narcissus; Anemones; Ja pan Lilies ; Ranunculus ; Snow Drops ; Iris, Ac. A de scriptive priced list, with full directions for culture, has just been published, and will be forwarded to all appli cants on receipt of a postage stamp. Collections of Bulbous Roots. For the convenience of those who desire a fine collec tion, but are unacquainted with the varieties, he has put them up in collections as follows, with complete direc tions for culture, which can be sent by express with per fect safety to any part of the country. Collection 80. I— Price $10 — Contains 20 Double and Single Hyacinths (all named flowers), suitable for cultivation in glasses or pots. 20 Double and Single Hyacinths, (all named flowers), for tlie open border. 20 Double and Single Tulips, for pot culture and the ojien border. 20 Late Tulips, for the border. 6 Polyanthus Narcissus, for pot culture or border. 6 Double Roman do, very fragrant. 2 Crown Imperials. 11 Double Jonquils. 100 Crocus, finest mixed. 2 Dielytra Spectabilis —large roots of this new and splendid Chinese Plant. 4 Peonies, all distinct varieties. Collection i—Price, —Contains One half of each of the above varieties with the excep tion of the Peonies. Orders from unknown correspondents must be accom panied with the cost or a satisfactory reference. B. K. BLISS, nol2 2t Springfield, Mass. MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL MALE AND FEMALE, WILL commence the Spring Session of 1860, on the second Tuesday in January, under the direction of an efficient corps of Teachers, in all the departments of a thorough Education. Board and Instruction in the Literary Department will cost from $l2O to $l4O. Music and Ornamental Depart ment, Extra. For particulars, address, A. S. FRANKLIN, A. M., Principal. nos 4t* Monticello, Ga. NOTICE TO FARMERS & PLANTERS. rpiIKRE is great demand for a strong and permanent X “ Fertilizer,” and experience of late years has prov en the inefficiency of imported manure's for securing crops and renovating soils. To meet the wants of the times, and give to exhausted lands of the Atlantic and Gulf countries, a superior fertilizer at moderate cost, we have pleasure in calling attention to the valuable compound made at the Highlands, New Jersey, and en titled the ” NATIONAL FERTILIZER,” suttSa to staples of every section. It is composed of frwsh bones, finely ground, and tbor ougly dissolved by Sulphuric Acid, thus affording food in ready form for assimilation to plant. With these as con stituting the basis for Phosphate of Lime, arc then also commingled large proportions of Marine Fish, King Crabs, and other Crustacea, yielding the proriortles Am monia—as deposited by birds of the Guano Islands. To prevent escape of this volatile element a modicum of Green Shell Marl is used. By virtue of this the ammonia resulting from decomjiosed fish, is at once fixed and laid dormant, till by natural process it is set free, and grad ually absorbed by vegetation as it progresses. With three important essentials, Potash and Soda, as combined with soluble Silica, are chemically manipulated, and the entire mass is ultimately made fine. dry. and immediate ly applicable to soil. The “ National Fertilizer,” as shown in Circulars, is so compounded by change of these and other valued ingredients, as to he suited in diversi ties to any particular staple of the United States. The Company's Works and Fisheries are very extensive, and though their enterprise is but recently started, they have a large and growing trade. They manufacture one Fer tilizer for the Cereal Grains, Cotton, Vegetables. &c..and another s[>ecillcally for Tobacco, and another for Sugar Cane ; thus giving to plants those aliments peculiarly adapted to them, and which, by rotation of crops, they are known to extract constantly from the land. Analy ses and certificates establish the results of this manure. It is 30 percent less cost per ton than Peruvian Guano, but requires heavier application as a sure and lasting ren ovator. The National Fertilizer fulfils the two-fold ob ject of being stimulant to growth, and invigorator to soil. Mode of use : broadcast sowing—drilling—or deposit ing in hills. It jiossesses but half the moisture of Guano, and suffers less deterioration by carriage. Price S4O per Ton. of 2000 lbs, but up in strong bags of 200 poumlseach, or in new barrels, all stanqied with Company's brand, ami shipped to any order in the United States. Agents established in all the cities. A fair trial, with discreet and liberal attention, is solicited. CARMICHAEL & BEAN, Agents, Augusta, Ga. LEWIS M. HATCH, Agent,Charleston, S. C. WELLS A ANDERSON, Agents, Columbia. S. C. OATES A WILLIAMS, “ Charlotte, N. C. 0c29 ts AMERICAN GUANO, IT'IIOM Barker and Jarvis’ Islands, in the Pacific. — 1 This valuable Fertilizer for sale, and Descriptive Pamphlet furnished, on application, by oc 22 3m K. F. URQUIIART. W. SANDIFER, VETERINARIAN—SI GREEN STREET, AUGUSTA. WS. has all the necessary Instruments for the • business, and the medicines that lie has used suc cessfully in cases of Cholic, Sprains, Inllamation of the Lungs, Bowels, Ac., Catarrhal Fever, Saddle Galls, Wounds, and Prieks in the Feet, Thrush and C’ar.ker. P. S.—W. S. can prepare at five minute’s notice, for gentlemen living in the country, any of the above medi cines, by their stating symptoms of the cases, and will furnish full instructions forgiving and using the same. Refers, bv permission, to HENRY F. CAMPBELL. M. D. ROBERT CAMPBELL, M. D. J. WHEELER. ESQ. F. CARTER, M. D. CAPT. CAMPFIELD. AV. S. JONES. M. D. W. 11. WHEELER, ESQ. E. TWEEDY, ESQ. 1 octS. IMPORTANT TO PLANTERS. THE RICHMOND FACTORY, Richmond county, Ga., continues to manufacture WOOLEN CLOTH 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 foffpast 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, j 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, j when made, returned to the points directed. Each i>ar cel is made up in the turn received. AVe would especially urge upon our patrons the great I 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 1,1859, jelß ly 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. SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE FAIR. TO BE HELD in Charleston, November 15th, 1959. Competition open to all. Fair for the promotion of j Art, Mechanical Ingenuity and Industry. At their large and commodious building in the City of Charleston, S. C., commencing on Tuesday, November 15,1859. Suitable premiums will be given for the best speci mens in Art, Mechanism and other branches of Industry; also for Cotton, Rice, Sugar, Tobacco, Com, Wheat, Rye, Oats, Potatoes, 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 AIMAR, Clerk of I the South Carolina Institute, Charleston. Articles may be sent after that day for exhibition only. 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. augl3 IMPORTANT ARRANGEMENT FOR PLANTERS PURCHASING MANURES. RHODES’ SUPER PHOSPHATE—The Standard Manure for Cotton, Corn, Wheat, 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. 300 Broad street, Augusta, Ga., Who will sell at manufacturer’s prices—$45 per Ton, with shipping expanses added. aiig6 FERTILIZER. L. S. HOYT'S BONE SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME THE readers of the Field and Fireside, 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 a3 to test fairly its worth as compared with Peruvian Guano, and the various other concentrated ma nures, so generally used the past season. Ite|K>rts 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. THUS. P. STOVALL A CO.. Agents, and General Commission Merchants, No. 255 llroad Street, Augusta, Ga, ivßo ts DOWNING HILL NURSERY. rpHE subscribers beg leave to call the attention of the X public to their large collection of Southern raised Fruit Trees, embracing ail the best varieties that have been tcete,4 lit llie Con them cllutale. 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. FRUITLAND NURSERIES. AUGUSTA, GA. PJ. BERCKMANS A CO., solicit the attention of . Planters to their laige and fine stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Vines, Roses, Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, Climbers, Strawberry Plants, Rhubarb, Hedge Plants, etc., etc. Our Trees are uncommonly well grown, and cannot fall to give satisfaction, and the number and varieties very extensive. Catalogues mailed free to all applicants. Address P. J. BERCKMANS A CO, au2o 3m Augusta, Ga. 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 he sent In post age stamps. WM. N. WHITE. Athens, Ga., May, 1959. my2B-tf THE SOUTHERN TEACHER. riMI E above is the title of a Bi-Monthly journal of X School and Home Education, published at Montgo mery, Ala, and edited by Prof. W. S. Barton. The first number givesevidence of ability and good taste, and is fully equal to any journal of the kind at the North, and superior to any Southern that lias come under our no tice. We heartily recommend it, not only to teachers, but to beads of families as containing subjects inter esting to all classes.— [Southern .Star. The name of Prof. Barton is a guaranty for the success of this enterprise, llehas long been known as a suc cessful teacher, and is the author of several school books of high repute. Bringing to the enterprise so much experience and zeal, and the assistance of a num ber of contributors, the journal will be worthy of patro nage.—[J[aeon (Miss.) Star. This periodical will be one of great interest and value, not only to teachers, but intelligent readers of all classes. — [Clarion, Miss. We wish and predict for this important addition to our educational literature an extensive circulation anil wide spread influence. — [Mobile Register. It contains several very ably written articles.—[Con rant, Columbia , S. C. It coiltains'various valuable papers of the class pecu liarly suited to its pages.— [Montgomery Mail. \Vi know of no one better qualified to discant on the wantsot our section, und inaugurate improvements in our system of education.—[ Gazette , Union Springs. The age is in great need of a journal of this kind. — [Selma Courier. It is neatly gotten up, and commends itself to public patronage. — [Alabama Beacon. It will be an able co-worker In the cause of Education. —[Central Alabamian. It is edited with care and ability ; we trust the Teach ers of the South will give it a hearty support —[ Wis ent) sin Journal of Education. We are prepared to expect a periodical of marked in terest and excellence.— [Michigan Journal of Educa tion, We are much pleased with it, and hope it may be wide ly circulated.— [Forth Carolina Journal of Education. ’ The initial number shows the ability of the editor to furnish the teachers of the Soutli with a valuable school journal.— The Schoolmaster , R. I. Terms; $1 00 per year, invariably in advance. {3?~ Single copies sent by mail, prepaid, for eight postage stamps. 4t 0c22 NEW AND RICH PLANTATION FOR SALE. BFT WEEN four and five hundred acres of Land. All good. 230 acres of first quality bottom, 265 acres cleared, under good fence, and in cultivation. Watered by two creeks, three or four springs and wells—both free stone and limestone; healthy. New buildings, &c. This place is six miles above Calhoun, County, Ga, and one quarter of a mile from Rescaa depot on the West ern and A. R. Road. Uncleared Land all heavily tim bered, and convenient to the Railroad. For further par ticulars, apply early to GEO. WM. YOUNG, °c 15 3m Resaca, Gordon Co, Ga. WARREN COUNTY LAND FOR SALE. npilE undersigned, being desirous to change Ids busi- X ness, offers 842 acres of land for sale, whereon ho 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 and Schools convenient. A fine plat of ttermuda grass, ad joining the horse lot, containing about 75 acres, that is al most invaluable. My price is so,ooo—one-third Cash ; j balance in two annual instalments. 5024 ts .JOHN M. HALL. 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, folio size—each issue con taining forty columns of matter. In mechanical execu tion, it is in the best style of the typographical art In utility, it will be all that the best agricultural science and practical knowledge of the South can furnish. A weekly visitor to the homes of Southern Planters and Fanners, it will be more useful and acceptable to them than any monthly journal of equal merit In mental attractions, it will 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 arc engaged, and steps are in progress to secure contributions from the most pleasing Southern writers, of both sexes. Much latent talent will be brought to light, and furnish some agreeable surprises to Southern people. “Full many a gem, of purest ray serene,” will flash before their admiring eyes, and cause a gen erous glow of pride in Southern genius. The Agricultural Editor is I)r. Daniel Lice, the dis tinguished Ifrofessor 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 Editoris Mr. Wm.N. White, a skill ful and experienced cultivator of fruits, flowers, and vege tables—a writer of repute in those departments, and au thor of that popular work, “Gardening for the South.” The Literary Editor is Mr. W. W. M*xx, 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 v as 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 —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 sent, re ceived at par. Postmasters will be allowed fifteen per cent, on the amount of subscriptions obtained by them. On all subscriptions exceeding twenty, sent from one office, twenty-five per cent will be allowed. Contributions solicited from the jens of Southern wri ters. A special appeal is made to the ladies of the South for their patronage and good wishes. This pai>er will be entirely silent on politics. On matters pertaining to their respective departments, address the Editors. On matters of business generally, Address, JAMES GARDNER. Augusta, Ga., May, 1559. POLITICS, COMMERCE, NEWS. rpHE CONSTITUTIONALIST is published, Daily, X Tri-Weekly, and Weekly, in Augusta, Ga. In politics, it is Democratic. In its spirit and alms, 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. Tiie Constitutionalist belongs emphatically to the school <,r t'luie Utah's end 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 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, Oa., 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 ami 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. ttr Books being constantly ordered a Single Volume of the smallest value may be sent for. my2B-tf PIANOS! PIANOS! J UST received, and in store, an assortment of Piano Fortes, from the justlv celebrated manufactories of Raven, Bacon & Co., Hazel ton Bros., A. H. Gales A Co., of 6>£, 6and 7 octaves, varying in price from $275 to $450. These Instruments are too well known through out the whole country, to need any puffing. Persons wishing a first rate Piano Forte woultf 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, 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. my2S-tf NEW CARPET STORE. JAMES O. BAILIE* BROTHER, direct importers of, and wholesale and retail dealers in all kinds of English and American Carpetings, Rugs, Floor Oil Cloths, Curtain Goods Cornices, W’indow Shades, Ac. A full line of EngiisK Velvet Carpeting, rich colors and new de signs. A full line English Brussels Carpeting, embrac ing the best and newest patterns manufactured. A full line three-ply Ingrain and Venetian Carpetting. A full stock of Curtain Goods in Satin do Lane. Lace and Muslin Curtains. Cornices, Ac. Window shades 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., Augusta, Ga., nr. JAMES O. BAILIE, augl3 ts 24 King St, Charleston, S. C. DRY GOODS. ROBERT ADGER A CO., 200 and 211 King Street Corner of Market Charleston, 8. C.—Wo invite attention to our extensive stock of GOODS, suitable fur Family and Plantation purposes, comprising— Rich Dress Silks; Rich Silk Robes; Silk Robes and Plain Silks, for Evening Dresses; Embroidered and Tulle Robes for do do Plain Black Silks —best Goods; Plain and Printed Delaines; Plain and Plaid Poplins; French Chintzs; best English Prints; Cloaks, Mantillas and Shawls; Ladies, Misses and Childrens’ HOoped Skirts; Flannels, of every variety; Richardson’s Linens; Bed Blankets, Tickings; Plantation Goods; Blankets. PLAINS AND KeRSKVB. Brown and Bleached Sheetings and Shirtings; Plaid Homespuns; Plain and Striped Osnaburgs. , Wo would resiiectfully inform onr friends anil the puo lic generally, that we keep, nt all times, one of the largest stocks to be found in the Southern Country, and conn dentty invite an examination of them, both ns regards styles and prices. . ~ oct S-3m ROBERT ADGER A CO.