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LEGAL SALES. Spalding Sheriff Sales for October. WILL BE SOLD, before the Court House door, in the city of Griffin, Spalding county, Ga., on the first Tuesday in October next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit : One negro woman named Anica, about 35 years old, and her child Dosa. Levied on as the property of Henry Z Pratt, to satisfy three li fas issued from the Justices’ Court of thes3otli dist., G M., in favor of Lewis and Shackleford, and transfered to Thomas Hornsby. Property pointed out by J M Trimble. Levy made and returned to me by J T Gray, Constable 50 acres of Land off of the south side of Lot No 128, in the 3rd district of formerly Henry county, now Spalding county : Levied on as the property of Solomon \V. Blood worth to satisfy three fl fas. from Spalding Inferior Court , in favor of Wm L Gordon vs Solomon W Blood worth, and to be sold for the purchase money. Property pointed out byplaintiff. Three-eighths of an acre, more or less, off of the west side of lot No 5. in square No 22, in the original plan cf the city of Griffin, with all the improvements thereon, the same being the place whereon James P Perdue now lives : Le vied on to satisfy afi fa from Spalding Inferior Court, in favor of Wm L Gordon vs John T Thweatt. Sold as the {•roperty of John T Thweatt, and for purchase money.—- ’roperty pointed out by plaintiff, and tenant in possession notified. One acre, more or less, in the city of Griffin, lying east of Waddy & Haynes Steam Mill, and cornering with a lot belonging to H Moor and with J T Ransone, with all the im ■provements thereon—the same being the place whereon Leroy Sneed now lives : Levied on’to satisfy a fi fa in my hands from Spalding Inferior Court, in favor of Salmons Booth & Cos. vs Leroy Sneed principal, and IM Chapman security To be sold as the property of Leroy Sneed, and pro perty pointed out by Wm R Phillips & Cos., transferees A lot of drugs, medicines, roots, jugs, boxes, and null 'd ry other articles usually kept by physicians of the Dutch and Indian practice; also ane bedstead and mattrass with the clothing , all levied on as the property of Dr IV A Hitch cock, to satisfy an attachment at the instance of Theophilus Pierce vs said Hitchcock. Sold by an order of Court. Also, a lot of drugs, medicines, dye-stuffs, tin cans, dimi jons. jugs, jars, boxes, Ac,, all levied on as the property of Janies S Long, by virtue of an attachment in Spalding In ferior Court, at the instance of Cyrus Sharp vs James R Long. Sold by an order of Court A A WOOTEN,Sh'ff September 2. 1856 19 tds Spalding Mortgage Sheriff Sale for November. WILL be sold before the court-house door, in Griffin, Spalding county, on the first Tuesday in November next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, viz : One bay mare mule, one buggy and harness, one two horse wagon and harness, twenty five barrels of corn, more or less, one stack of fodder, one rifle gun and shot bag, two hundred pounds of bacon, more or less, oneeow and calf, ten head of stock hogs, three bedsteads and bedding, one ife, one chest, one trank and one clock, and kitchen furni ture : Levied on as the property of W A Herring, to satisfy a Mortgage fi fa issued from the Inferior Court of Spalding county, in favor of J J Henderson vs said W A Herring.— Property pointed out in sail Mortgage fi fa. by pliantiff. WILEY PATRICK, Deputy Sheriff. August 27, 1856 18.. . .tds Pike Sheriff Sales for October. WILL be sold before the court-house door in Zebnlon. Pike county, on the Ist Tuesday in October next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit : One house and lot in Bamesville,Pike county, containing one-half acre, more or less, lying south of the Methodist Church, east of Mrs. Porton’s, north of Grier’s, and west of the Thomastou road. Levied on asttie property of Philip Ballard to satisfy a fi fa issued from Pike Inferior Court, A J Low vs Philip Ballard. Property pointed out by plain tiff” s attorney. Also, at the same time and place, one cotton gin and thrasher. Levied on as the property of George W Reeves, Jr., to satisfy afi fa issued from Pike Superior Court, Al ford E Tilton vs G W Reaves. Property pointed out by plaintiff’s attorney. Also, at the tame time and place, two hundred acres of land, more or less, No 207, being in the Bth district of orig inally Monroe now Pike county —it being A F Brown’s in terest in said land. Levied on as the property of A F Brown, to satisfy four Justice Court fi fas issued from the 651st.district, G M—U.ree in favor of T F Walker vs A F Brown ; one in favor of D M Blood worth vs A F Brown Levy made and returned to me by a constable. A B VAUGHAN, Sheriff. September 2, 1856 19 tds Butts postponed Mortgage Sheriff Sale. WILL be sold before the Court House door in the town of Jackson, Butts county on the first Tuesday in November next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property to wit: Sixty-thiee acres of land. No. not known, but adjoining the lands of Mrs. Standard, W J Head and others; levied on as the property of James Rowland, to satisfy a Mortgage fi fa from Butts Superior Court, in favor Mickelberry & Mobley vs said Rowland. Property pointed out in said Mortgage fi fa. R. G. BYAS, Sh’ff. Aug. 31, 1856 19 tds Administrator’s Sale. 18 Negroes for Sale. ON the first Tuesday in November next, by virtue of an order of the Honorable Court of Ordinary of Spalding county, will be sold before tbe court-house door, in the city cf Griffin, Spalding county, EIGHTEEN likely young NEGROES, belonging to the estate of R P Ellis, late of eaid county deceased. Sold for tbe benefit of the heirs of anid deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. JAMES T ELLIS, Administrator. September 2, 1856 19... .tds Administratrix’s Sale. BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the Court of Or dinary of Pike county, Ga., will be sold before the court-house door, in Zebulon, Pike county, Ga., on the first Tuesday in November next, within the legal hours of sale, the north half of lot of land No 164, and 17 acres, more or leas, off of the north side of the south half of said lot No 164, lying and being in the 2d district of originally Monroe now Pike county. Sold as the property of the estate of Milton R Ransone, late of said county of Pike deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate. Terms •on the day of sale. JULIAN E RANSONE, Adm'x. August 27, 1856 18 tds Administrator’s Sale. WILL be sold before the court-house door, in the town of Zebulon, on the first Tuesday in October next, within the legal hours of sale, by virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary, of Pike county, two lots in the town of Zebulon, containing one acre, more or less, known as the south half of square letter D, numbers not known. Sold as the property of William H Lasseter, late of said county de ceased. Terms on the day of sale. WILLIAM BARRETT, Administrator. August 27, 1856 18....tds Administrator’s Sale. AGREEABLY to an order of the Honorable Court of Ordinary of Spalding county,will be sold at the court house, in the City of Griffin, on Tuesday, the 7th dayofOcto her next, those two tracts or parcels of Land belonging to the late Albert G. Colbert, of said county, deceased, known ?is the “Mill” and “Heflin” Places. The “Mill” Place con sists of 300 acres, 50 acres of which are good swampland, about 100 acres in cultivation. There is on said tractor parcel, an excellent and profitable grist mill, and alsoa good cotton gin and screw. The Heflin place consists of 300 acres, 75 of which are cleared and in a high state of culti vation. Those desirous of purchasing, would do well to call end examine. Terms, good and approved notes, due 25tli day of December, 1857. M G DOBBINS, Adm’r. August 20, 1856 17... .tds X&. American Union copy tds. Administrator’s Sale. WILL he sold before the Court House door in the Town of Zebulon, Pike county. Ga., on the first Tuesday in October next, within the legal hours of sale, agreeable to an order of the Court of Ordinary of Pike County, lots of land Nos. 11l and 112, in the Eighth District of originally Monroe now Pike county. Sold as the property of Isaac Brown, late of Pike county .deceased. Terms madeknown on day of sale. ISA AC AL BROWN, Adm’r. Aug. 13,1856 16.... tds Administrators Sale. WILL be sold agreeable to an order of the Honorable Court of Ordinary of Spalding countv on Tuesday the 30th of September next, at the late residence of Richard P. Ellis deceased, all the perishable property of maid estate consisting of fine PORK HOGS and STOCK HOGS four mules, a fine buggy horse and buggy, a yoke of firm oxen and a good lot of cows and calves, house hold and kitchen furniture &c. . ALSO °n the first Tuesday in October next will be sold before the court house door in the city of Griffin in Snald ing county by virtue of an order of above named court all the Land belonging to said estate, viz., lot no 35 is the place where tbe widow now resides, also tbe west half of lot No. 36; and lot 62 and 150 acres of lot No, 67, the north portion of said lot 650 acres in all. Terms of safe will be a long credit with strong security. JAS.T. ELLIS, Adm’r. Aug , 1856-...... 15 tds. Administrator’s Sale. WILL be sold before the court house door in Greenville, Meriwether county, Ga., on the first Tuesday in Octo ber next, within the legal hours of sale, under an order of the Court of Ordinary of Meriwether county, the following Lots of Land, to wit: 108 acres, more or less, being the eastern part of lot No 125, in the 2d district of originally Troup now Meriwether county ; the east half of lot No 17, in the Bth district of originally Troup now Meriwether county ; lot No 16, in the Bth district of Meriwether county, and lot No 256, in the 2d district of originally Troup now Aleriwether county, con taining in all 612 acres, more or less—the same composing the settlement wheieon the late Jesse Hinton died. It is well improved and in good condition for making corn and cotton. The same being sold as a part of the real estate of the said Jesse Hinton late of Meriwether county deceased, and for the benefit of the heirs of said deceased. Terms of sale made known on the day. JOHN W. REDDING, Adm’r. Aug 6, 1856,..,,, .15.,... .tds. LEGAL SALES. Executor’s Sale. WILL be sold before the court-house door in the town of Zebulon, between the usual hours of sale,on the Ist Tuesday in November next, agreeably to an order of the Court of Ordinary of Pike county, lot of land No 152, in the 9th district of originally Alonroe, now Pike county.— Sold as the property of James Reagan, late of said county, deceased. Terms made known on the day of sale. JOSEPH REAGAN, Executor. August 20, 1856 17....tds Administrator’s Sale. WILL be sold at the residence of James A McGee, de ceased, late of said county, in the city of Griffin, on Thursday, the 16tli day of October next, all the personal property of said deceased, consisting of household and kitchen furniture, &c. Terms of sale on the day. JAMES H LOGAN, Administrator. September 3, 1856..... .19.. . .tds Administrator’s Sale. WILL be sold before the Court House door, in tbe Town of Zebulon, Pike county, Ga., on tbe first Tuesday in Oct., next, within the usual hours of sale, the South half of lot of land No 139, and six acres off'of the North half of said lot, and the interest of the estate of John II Newell, deceas ed, in two acresolfof lot No 149, all in the Ninth District of originally Monroe , now Pike county. Sold as the proper ty of John H. Newell, deceased, by vitrue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of said county—Widows dower ex cepted. Terms made known on day of sale. WAI. J. NEWELL, Adm’r. Aug. 13, 1856 16 tds Alnniiiistrator’s Sale. PURSUANT to an order of the Court of Ordinary of Fayette county, I will sell before tbe Court House door in Fayetteville, on the first Tuesday in November next, within the usual hours of sale, the following lots of land, to wit; 151| acresoflot No. 49 in the 7th District, on the west side of said lot ; 50 acres of lot No. 256 in the 7th District of said county, in the South-East corner of said lot; 40 acres, more (a 1 less, of lot No. 226, in the 7th District.in tbe South-East corner of said lot; 202 J acres, lot No. 19 in the 9tli District; 50 acres of lot No. 254, in the 13th District: 202$ acres, lot No. 255, in the 7th District. All of said lands lying in Fayette county, and belonging to the Estate of Herod Thornton, Sr., late of said county, deceas 'd!. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said Estate. Terms made known on the day of sale. HEROD THORNTON, Jr., Adm’r. Sept., 3d, 185.6 10 tds Administrator’s Sale. WILL be sold before tbe Court House door, in the town of Fayetteville, county of Fayette, on the first Tues day in November next, within the legal hours of sale, town Jot No. 99, in Fayetteville, containing two acres and one hundred rods, more or less, belonging to the Estate of Al fred Brown, late of Fayette county, deceased. Sold by ol der of the Court of Ordinary of said county, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased, Terms made known on the day of sale. JOHN O. BROWN, Adm’r. September 3d, 1856 25 tds Georgia, Spalding County. William J. Brooks, } Libel for divorce in Spalding Cynthia A Brooks, j Su l lCTior Conrt - IT appearing to the Court by tbe return of tbe Sheriff, that- the defendant is not to be found in Spalding county -and it-being also represented to the court, that said Defen dant isnut of the limits ofthe State of Georgia. It is, therefore, ordered that the defendant, Cynthia A Brooks, appear at the next term of this Court, or in case of failure, that the trial proceed as in case of default. Ami it is further ordered, that this Rule be published once a month in the Empire State for three months before said Term of the Court. August 11,1856. D NMARTIN, Libellant’s Att’y. A true extract from tlie minutes, this 1 Itli day of Aug., 1856. JAMES H LOGAN. Cl’k. Aug. 13,1856 19 Im3m Georgia, Butts County. Lucinda J) Foster } L ibd for Divorce in Butts Su- Samuel Foster. f perior Court. IT appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff, that the defendant is not to be found in .Butts county ; and it being also represented that said defendant is out “of the limits of this State : It is therefore ordered, that the said defendant, Samuel Foster, appear at the next term of this Court, or in case of failure, that the trial proceed as in default ; and it is fur ther ordered, that this Rule be published once a month in the Empire State for three months before said term oftlie Court. August Bth. 1856. JOHN C KEY,) .... , T ANARUS., .. . T M CARTER ( forljibcllunt. A true extract from the minutes of said Court, this Bth August, 1856. W It BANKSTON, C s C B C. August 20, 1856 17 lm3m Georgia, Butts County. Caleb A Lindsey | Libel for Divorce in Butts Supe- Jnlia Lindsey. j P erior Court ’ IT appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff, that the defendant is not to be found in Butts county, and it being also represented that said defendant is out of the limits of this State : It is therefore ordered, that tbe said defendant, Julia Lindsey, appear at the next term of this Court, or in case of failure, that the trial proceed as in default; and it is fur ther ordered, that this Rule be published once a month in the Empire State for three months before said term of the Court. August 8, 1856. JAMES It LYONS, Libellant’s Attorney. A true extract from the minutes of said Court, this Btli day of August, 1856. W R BANKSTON, cscbo August 20, 1856 17....1m3m Georgia. Butts County. Sarah A Bowman, 1 Libel for Divorce In Butts Su- Jobn Bowman. f perior Court. T's appearing to the Court by the return of the Sheriff, that the defendant is not to be found in Butts county ; and it being also represented that said defendant is out of the limits of this State : It is therefore ordered, that the said defendant, John Bow man, appear at the next term of this Court, or in case of failure, that the trial proceed as in case of default : and it is furtherordered that this Rule be published once a month in the Empire State for three months before said term of the Court. August Bth, 1856. JAMES R LYONS, Libellant's Attorney. A true extract from the minutes, this Bth of August. 1856. W R BANKSTON, cscbc. August 20, 1856 17... .Im3m GEORGIA, Spoiling County—-Whereas Aaron D. Nunnally and Victoria J. Nunnally apply to me for letters of administration on the estate of Wm H Nunnally, late of said county deceased ; These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singu lar, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, and show cause, if any they have, why letters should not be granted said applicants. Given under my hand at office, August 25, 1856. J H MANGHAM, Ordinary. August 27, 185 G 18....30ds GKOHOi l, Spalding County.—Whereas James Lan ders applies to me for letters of Administration on the estate of James O. Landers, late of said county deceased : These are, therefore to cite and admonish all and singu lar, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, and file their objections, if any they have, why letters should not be granted said applicant. Given at office, Aug 20th, 1866. JAMES H MANGHAM, Ordinary. August 20, 1856 17 oOds COURT OF ORDINARY, ) April Term, 1856. ) Georgia. Spalding County—-Whereas, JohnH. Akins and W. D. Duncan, Executors of Elisha Akins, late of said county, deceased, applies for letters of dismission from the administration of said estate : Therefore,the kindred and creditors of said deceased, are hereby notified and admonished to file their objections, if any they have, in my office in terms of tbe law, otherwise letters dismissory will be granted the applicants at the No vember Term next, of the Court of Ordinary for said coun ty- J. H. MANGHAM, Ordinary. April 16, 1856..... .50.. . .6m Cleorgla, Fn.yct.le County.—To all whom it maycon- X corn : Whereas Counsel Rentfrow, Administrator up on the estate of John W. Pledger, lute of said county de ceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from the ad ministration of said estate : Therefore the kindred and creditors of said deceased are hereby cited and admonished to file their objections, if any they have, in my office in terms ofthe law, otherwise let ters dismissory will be granted said applicant at the next September Term of the Court of Ordinary for said county, GEO. C. KING, Dept C C 0 July 9, 1856 11.. ..6m C teoigin, Fayette County—Whereas Joseph H.Mtir- T pliey, Executor,and Rebecca Murphey', Executrix, up on tlie estate of Simon P. Murpbey. late of said county de ceased, applies tome for letters of dismission from said es tate : These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singu lar, tbe kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law to if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand at office, 12th day of J ;. -. ,s.. GE m °- °- ° Cr applied to life for lotto™ JaiiS'iSm’ftilSfi AltaS deceased o,ll ° f Henry Lord ’ ,ate of said county These arc therefore to cite and admonish all parties con cerned to be and appear at my office withinthetime prescrib ed by law, and show cause,itany they have, why letters dis missory should not be issued. Given under my handat office this 12th day of May, 1856. GEO. C. ICING, Den cc o’ May 21, 1856 4,...m6m 1 SIXTY days after date, application will be made to~the Court of Ordinary ol'Spalding county, for leave to sell , the Lands belonging to the Estate of Hugh Hamil, late of Spalding county deceased. JAMES H. LOGAN, Adm’r ‘ Sept. 2d 19.. ..60ds LEGAL NOTICES. Georgia, Fayette County—Whereas, James Mc- Connell applies to me for Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, on the Estate of Morris Harris,late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all persons con cerned, to be and appear at my office w’thm the time pre scribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said Letters should not be issued. Given under my hand at office, this 3d day of September, 1856. GEO. C. KING, Dept. c. c. o. 20 30ds C'l EORGIA, Fayette County.—Whereas, John Ed- T nionson applies to me for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Silas Brown, late of said county, dsceased. These are therefore to cite aud admonish affpersons con cerned, to be and appear at my office within the time pre scribed by law, to show cause “if any they have, why said Letters should not he issued. Given under my hand at office, this 3d September, 1856. GEO. C. KING, Dept. c. c. o, 20 30ds GEORGIA, Fayette County.—Whereas, James F Johnson applies to me for Letters of Guardianship of the persons and property of Franklin B. Jones and Sarah F. Jones, orphans of Francis M. Jones, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all persons con cerned, to be aud appear at my office within the time pre scribed bylaw, to show cause, if any they have, why said Letters should not be granted. Given under my hand at office, this 3d September, 1856. GEO C KING, Dept, coo 20 30ds ( 1 EORGIA, Fayette County .—Whereas, Janies Hanes vX Jr., Executor of the estate of Jesse Lassiter, late of said county, deceased, applies to me for letters of dismis sion from said Executorship; These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singu lar, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed bv law, to show cause, if any exists, why said letters should not be granted. Given under nty hand at office, this 7th day of August. 1856. GEO C KING, i) o c o. Aug. 13 1856 16 6m. GEORGIA, Fayette County.-Whereas Philip Fit/. gerald applies to me for letters of dismission from the Guardianship of James P Fitzgerald, orphan of James Fitzgerald, late of said county deceased ; These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all parties con cerned, to be and appear at my office within the time pre scribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why let ters dismissing should not be issued. Given undermy hand at office, this 28th day of August, 1856. GliO C KING, Dept c c o September 2, 1856 19 40ds C'l EORGIA, Fayette County.—Whereas, Willis Bras- X sell, Executor on the estate of Janies Brassell, late of said county, deceased, applies to me for letters of dismis sion from said estate ; These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and ap pear at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. Given under mvhar.d at office, this the 4tli day of August 1856. “ GEO C KING, and c c o. Aug. 13, 1856 16 6m. C'l EORGIA, Fny. i te County.—'Whereas the estate of X Eardly Norton, late of said county deceased, is unre presented ; These are, therefore, to cite and admonisji all and singu lar, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to file their objections, if any they have, in my office in terms ofthe law. otherwise letters will be granted to S T W Minor, Clerk of the Superior Court of said county^ccordiug to the Sta tute of said State, in such cases made and provided. Given under my hand at office, this 28th day of August, 1856. GEO C KING, Dept c c o September 2, 1856 19 30ds Gi CORGI A, Fayette County.—Whereas Thomas B T Gay and fsaac P Gay, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Gilbert Gay, late of said county deceased, ap plies to me for letters of dismission from the Executorship of said Estate ; Therefore, the kindred and creditors of said deceased are hereby notified and admonished to file their objections, if any they have, in my office in terms of the law, otherwise letters dismissory will be granted tbe said applicants. (li ven under my hand at office, this the 28th day of August, 1856. GEO C KING, Dept c o o September 2, 1856 19....m6m GEORGI V, Fayette County.—'Whereas James Hanes, Jr., Executor of the last Will and Testament of Jesse Lasseter, late of said county deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from the Executorship of said estate— These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all concerned, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why letters of dismis sion should not be granted. Given under my hand at office, this 28th day of August, 1856. GEO C KING, I)eptc c o September 2, 1856 19....m6m C'l EOIIGIA, FnycKe County.—'Whereas , James Mc- X Connell applies to me for letters of Administration cum testamento annexe, on the estate of Morris Harris, of said county daceased. These are therefore to cite and admon ish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said de ceased, to be and appearat my office within the usual time prescribed, by law to show cause, if any they have why said letters should not be granted, given under my hand at office, this 4th day of August, 1856. GEO C KING, D c c o Aug. 13 1856 16 30ds. Georg to, Fnyedc County —Whereas Hugh Porter Administrator on the estate of Sansom W. Roberts applies to me for letters of dismission from said estate ; These are therefore to cite and admonish all concerned, to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters of dismission should not be granted. Given under my hand at office, this 26th May, 1856. GEO. C. KING, n. c.c. a. June 4, 1556 6 mGm Georgia, Fayette County.—Whereas Wm. C. Cham pion applies to me for letters of dismission from the Guardianship of the person and property of Sarah C., Cin the A., Mary P.,Ladassey E., Sophrona E., Addison J., and Abner G. Champion, orphans of Abner Champion, late of said county deceased : These are therefore to cite and admonish all parties con cerned, to be and appear at my office within the time pre scribed by law, to show cause", if any they have, why let ters dismissory should not be issued. Given under my hand at office, this 2d July, 1856- GEO C KING, Dept CCO July 9, 1856 11....6m Cl EOIIGIV, Pike County —To all whom it may con- X corn: Whereas, Giles Driver, Administrator upon the estate of Jordan Driver, late of said county deceased, ap plies for letters of dismission from the administration of said estate. Therefore, the kindred and creditors of said deceased are hereby cited and admonished to file their objections, (if any they have.) in my office, in terms of the law; other wise letters dismissory will be granted the applicant at the February term, next, of the Court of Ordinary for said county. A true extract from the Minutes of said Court. JOSEPH C. BECKHAM, Ord’y. August 4th, 1856 15 6m. GEORGIA, Pike County. —Court of Ordinary, Sep tember Term, 1856.—T0 all whom it may concern : Whereas, John T. Hall, Administrator upon the Estate of Blnford C. Brown, deceased, applies for letters of Dismission from the Administration of said Estate. Therefore, the kindred and creditors of said deceased are hereby cited and admonished to file their objections, (if any they have,) in my office in terms of the law, otherwise Letters Dismissory will be granted the applicant atthenext March Term (1857) of the Court of Ordinary of said county. A true extract from the minutes of said Court. JOSEPH C. BECKHAM, Ordinary. September 2nd, 1850 20 mGm Notice to Dclitors anti Creditors. ALL persons indebted to the estate of William Anderson, late of Pike county, deceased, are hereby requested to make immediate payment ; and all persons having de mands against said estate, will render them in agreeable to law to JOSIAH PYItON, Executor. August 20, 1856 17... .40ds Notice to Debtors and Creditors. ALL persons indebted to the estate of Hugh Hamil, late of Spalding county, deceased, are requested to come forward immediately and make payment. Those having damands against said estate, will present them in terms of the law. JAMES H. LOGAN, Adm’r. July 9, 1856 11 4(kls Notice to Debtors and Crediters. ALL persons indebted to the cstateof James A.McGehcc, late of Spalding county, deceased, are requested to come forward and make payment immediately. Those having demands against said estate, will present them in terms of the law. JAMES H. LOGAN, Adm’r. July 9, 1856 11....40ds SIXTY days after date, applicetion will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Fayette county, for leave to sell the Real Estate belonging to the Estate of Samuel R. Ilob good, late of said county, deceased, JAMES L HOBGOOD, Adm’r September 3d, 1856 20 40ds f TiWO months after date, application will be made to the X Honorable Court of Ordinary of Spalding feounty, for leave to sell the Land and Negroes belonging to tbe Estate of Milton Westmoreland, late of said county* deceased. CALVIN S. WESTMORELAND,) P . M. W. WESTMORELAND, \ X rS ’ August 28th, 1856 20 2ms HA WO months after date application will he made to the X Court of Ordinary of Pike county for leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate of Edmond Beulcy, deceased. ISAAC W. JONES Ad’m. August 4th 1856 15 60ds. SIXTY days after date application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Pike county, for leave to sell a negro woman and child, (Margaret,) belonging to the es tate of Laban Beckham,deceased. Sold fortlie purpose of making a distribution. W C BECKHAM, { < ~ , _ A B BECKHAM, f ,S ’ July 30, 1856 U 2m LEGAL NOTICES. SIXTY days after date, application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Spalding county for leave to sell the negroes belonging to the estate of Albert G. Colbert, late of said county deceased. If. G. DOBBINS, Adm’r. Sept. 2d 1856 19 60(ls TWO months after date application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of Fayette county for leave to sell the real and personal E.-tate of William Jinningslate ofsaid county deceased. WILLIAM MAY, Adm’r. Aug. 13,1856 16 60ds Georgia, Spalding County. Benjamin Barfield. Adminstra-1 tor de bonis non of Winniford Bar- i Bill for Discovery, field, deceased, (. Relief,and Injunction, vs | Spalding Superior Wm. V. King, Milly Barfield, and j Court. Sarah Barfield. IT appearing by the return of the Sheriff, that the defen dants, Milly Barfield and Sarah Barfield are not to be found in said county—that said defendants reside out of said State : It is therefore ordered, that said defendants appear within 4 months from Wednesday next,and plead answer or demur to said Bill, and that this order be published in the Empire State once a month for four months from said day mentioned. Bv the Court. August 13th, 1856. D N MARTIN, j Cosn ._ ris Solg .1 II STARK, / C pl * A true extract from the minutes, this August 14th, 1856. JAMES H LOGAN, Clerk. August 20, 1856 17....1m4m Georgia, Meriwether County. To the Sheriff of said County — Greeting: Mor e an P Harris 1 Debt and Bail in Meriwethe vs > Superior Court, returnable to Jonas F Miller. j February Term, 1853. TT/TIEREAS, It. appears that Morgan P Harris, theplain- VV tiffin the above stated case, has departed this life since the filing of the same, and that Mary E Harris has been reg ularly appointed Administratrix upon the estate of said de ceased. You are, therefore, hereby commanded to make known to the said Jonas F Miller that he be and appear at the Superior Court to be held in and for said Meriwether county, on the 3rd Monday in February next,then and there to show cause, if any he has, why the said Mary E Harris, Administratrix as aforesaid, should not be made a party plaintiff to said case, and the same proceed accordingly. Witness the Honorable ORVILLE A BULL, Judge of said Court. WILLIAM A ADAMS, Clerk. August 5, 1856 16... .Ini4m Dr. McGee’s Books ARE now posted up and ready for settlement. All poi sons indebted to said estate on said Books, are hereby notified that this is the last call that will be made upon them to come forward and liquidate either by cash or note. The books must be settled, and that speedily. JAMES H. LOGAN, Administrator. July 30, 1856 14....4t A Card. Dr. LEROY SNEED respectfully calls the attention of those who are afflicted with Chronic Diseases, male and female, to his practice. After fourteen years of constant practice, he feels assured that he is able to cure all dis eases that can be relieved by the aid of medicine in a chronic form, such as Liver Complaints, Dyspepsia, Inila mation of the Spleen, Rheumatism, Piles in every form, Scrofula, Scald-Head, Tettar, Retention of the Menses, Suppression of the Menses, painful and imperfect Mens truation, Flonralbus, and all other diseases peculiar to females. Medicine can be sent by mail to any part of the State or joining States at tlie shortest notice, and very little cost, by sending me all the symptoms of tlie disease and five dollars, on the receipt of which, I will send medi cine for one month with full directions. Persons that wish to come and be with me, can get board from ten to twelve dollars per month. I could give a hundred certificates it it was necessary, of mv success in chronic diseases: Reference, Hon. James H. Stark, Wm. R. Mosely, M. D. A Gray, Judge A. A. Gaulding, L. W. Cooper,Esq, Col. W. R.Phillips, Col. J. 11. Logan. Aug. 13, 1856 16. ...tf SURGICAL INFIRMARY. DR. W. R. MOSELEY,"has removed to liis dESS&feg'lsi old stand on Eighth Street, and will give NSSSSSr prompt attention to-the wLa PRACTICE OF SURGERY, ® and all Chronic Diseases. His skill, for the past ten years, in the treatment of Cancers, Cancerous Affections, Tumors of all kinds, Schirrhns Breasts, Disease of the Ear and Eyes, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis,Stricture,Ulcers of oldstanding, Rheumatism,Dyspepsia. Liver disease. Spinal affections, Fistula, Hemorrhoids, together with all FEMALE DISEAS ES, is notexcelled by any Physician in the South. Patients boarded at $1 per day, or sls per month. All communications strictly confidential. Fersnns desiring in formation will address W. R. MOSELEY, M. D. Griffin,Ga. Griffin, Feb. 4th, 1856.. .40.. ly. VARIETY STORE. /'"'A The proprietor of the well known stand RT having fitted up the front room in the VSCIr finest style, is now opening a fine stock of Groceries arid Confectionaries, all fresh and “genuine,” all of which he will sell low for cash. Among them will be found crushed and powdered Sugar ; all kinds of Pickles ; pickled Lobsters ; a fine lot of Natural Preserves ; Primes in jars for table use ; pre served figs and dates; SOSA BUTTER and PicNic Crackers ; Sardines and Catsup ; English and American Mustard ; fine Layer Raisons ; Nuts of all kinds; an assorted lot of Candies, Ground Pepper ; Carbonate of Soda; Peal Starch, Table Salt, Cod Fish, Irish Potatatoes, Rice, Mess Pork and Yan- P&StfA. r'sp*Kifv ! kee De&ttS ; al! kinds of Fruit, Dried Reef, and V>~-yr Bolongnn Sausages, and Snuff for the Ladies, Can of all kinds. His Bar has been befitted in the rear, which will befound as usual, full of the Best Liquors and Cigars, and his well known Bar will be found always ready to make his custom- ers an y thing in his line. C3L. ICE always on hand. Thankful for past favors, he is determined to retain the good reputation he has gained for himself and house. J. D. SHERRILL. Griffin, May 3,1855 —ts FIFTY BARRELS RECTIFIED Whiskey, White and Col’d,for sale at a very low figure. Also Monongabala, Rye and Burborn Whiskey, Brandies, Wines, Burn and Gin. of all qalities,to which we invite the attention of country dealers Give us a call before you buy elsewhere HILL k SMITH. June 18, 1856 8....tf Carpenter and Joiner Work. ~ THEundersigned respectfully infonns the public that lie is prepared to carry on the above business in all its branches, at his shop, on the west side of New Orleans Street opposite Messrs. Prichard & AVood. In case of my absence, orders may be left at the shop,with any of the hands therein employed, but all payments must be made to me and ‘me alone or by my order. „ ... T. J. ISON. Griffin, Jan. 16th, 1856.. .37. .ts W II BENOSisOSb arriage Maker, near Sharon Grove, Fay jgpS-fesnyT ette county, Ga., can make to order at short VCSy notice, single seat and slide seat BUGGIES, FAMILY CARRIAGES AND PLANTATION WAGONS. Also, repairing done at short notice, and in thevery bes Kind of style- tijuAll work warranted. Sep. 26, 1855...,22 ts DR. DANIEL TENDERS his professional services as a Physician and Surgeon, to the citizens of Griffin and vicinity. J6t*rOffiee on the same floor with the Empire State,~ss Griffin, March 5, 1856 44 Iy SCIRRHUS BREAST can be CURED Let the Public Read! IN mercy to the afflicted, and the gratitude and high opin ion I entertain of DR. MOSELEY as a Surgeon and Phy sician, I deem it my duty to mention the case of my wife, hoping at the same time that all persons similarly afflicted, may be benefitted by it. In the first part of this year, my wife bad several small lumps make their appearance in her breast; they continued to increase in size, until the whole breast became a diseased mass, and very painful. I procured the best medical aid in the city of Rome,and notwithstanding the earnest and faithful attention of our most skillful physi cians, she continued to grow worse and worse, until they gave the case up as incurable, and advised amputation, i was advised by many of my friends, to visit Dr. Moseley, of Griffin, Ga., which l did, and, astonishing as it may seem, he had her entirely cured within one month, and she is now in good health.’ I would advise all who are afflicted with Scirrbus and Cancerous affections to visit the Doctor with out delay, as I am satisfied by experience and observation, that he is the most skillful physician in theSouthem States, in the treatment of that horrible disea^-ctmcen^^^ M. E. MITCHELL, ’ Daughter of J. W. Bradbury, ROmc, Ga. Rome, Ga.■ October 25, 1864. Land For Sale. A valuable tract of land, in the Frst District of Pike county, containing five hundred acres, lying between Flint River and Line Creek,can be purchased on very accommoda- ***TgW r ting terms by application to the undersigned. The tract is known as the place formerly owned by A. B. Dulin, and contains a quantity of Good Timbered Lml, as well as a valuable plantation, under cultivation. Those wishing to purchase will do well to call soon, as the place will certainly be sold. J, B. REID, Agent: J for R. A J. CALDWELL & CO. Griffiu, Feb. 27th 1857 43 ts GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY. ALSO, Admirably adapted to many Diseases of Females, most especially Painful Menstruation. THE VIRTUES OF JACOB’S CORDIAL are too well known to require encomiums. Ist. It curbs thb worst cases of Diarrhsa. 2d. It cures the worst forms of Dysenterv. 3d. It cures California or Mexican Diarbhixa. 4th. It relieves the severest Colic. sth. It cures Cholera Morbus. 6th. It curbs Cholera Infantum. 7th. It curbs Painful Menstruation. Bth. It relieves Pain in Back and Loins. 9th. It counteracts Nervousness and Diifoiidisct, 10th. It restores Irregularities. 11th. It dispels gloomv and hysterical Fbrungs. 19th. It’s an admirable Tonic. A few short Extracts from Letters, Testi monials, &c. “ I have used Jacob’s Cordial in my family, and have found it a most efficient, and in my judgment, a valuable remedy. Hon. HIRAM WARNER, Judge of Supreme Court, Georgia.” “It gives me pleasure In being aide to recommend Jacob’s Cordial, my own personal experience, and the experience of my neighbors and friends around me, is a Saddle and Harness Ware Boom. B uimlCtllitt A variety of Carpet, and Saddle Bags, Coach, Stage, Twig and Overseers’ Whips, Stirrups, Spurs, Bits and Bridle Mounting. JUST Any work made to order in the neatest and most tasty manner, at short notiee. jgurHtrict attention given to repairing in all branches of the business. Tire attention of Harness Makers and Carriage Trim mers, Ac,, is called to his stock of PATENT ENAMELED LEATHERS, which he keeps constantly on hand at lowest market prices. N. B. I am enabled to offer inducements to buyers, who will find it to their interest to give me a call before pur chasing elsewhere. Be sure and eall in at the first door north of Banks’ Shoe Shop, east side of Hill-street. JAMES L. JOHNSON. Griffin, Ga.. May 3, 1855-ly 1 A. W. BENHAM & CO., DEALERS IN Plain and Fancy Caliinct Ware, HILL STREET, GBIFFIN, GA. 2, The public are respectfully invited to call p&sgSyjy at our New Furniture Store, opposite C. H. Johnson & Co.’s, east side of Hill Street, Ml and examine our stock of new and beautiful FURNI T U R E , consisting in part of Fine French Sofas, Sofa Beds, Tcte-a- Tetes ; Splendid Mahogany Wardrobes, Marble Top Tables, Mahogany, Cherry, Black Walnut and Extension Dining tables ; Secretaries, Bureaus and Sideboards, of the very rarest quality and finish. Anew and beautiful article of Cottage Cliamtoer Furniture. Ornamentally painted, comprising a set ns follows: One Bureau, one Bedstead, Sink and Washstand, Toilet Table, Towel Stand, Four Parolr Chairs,and a Rocking Chair. Qod.st<o£tci CliadLrs, From the lowest to the highest prices. *3.The above, and many other articles not enumerated, we are prepared to sell on as low terms as can be obtained in any- similar establishment in Western Georgia. May 3, 1855. ts TAKE NOTICE. r f"<HE subscriber informs his friends andtlic public gener- JL ally, that he still continues to carry on the Tin and Sheet I ronßn siness, in all its branches ; that he will attend to roofing, gutter ing, and all job work, with punctuality, and in a workman like manner. He is now receiving a supply of FANCY ARTICLES, too tedious to mention—Hardware, Stoves, Castings and Cutlery, which he will sell low. Give him a call and prove for yourself. SAMUEL PILSBURY. Griffin, Feb. 13, 1856... .40... .ts FOR. SALEM THE COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSE, in West Griffin, at present occupied by Col. A. B. Mathews.. Persons desirous of purchasing would do well to examine the premises, as the house must positively be sold. Posses sion given first of next January. 6if Apply at the store of C. 11. JOHNSON & Cos., Griffin, Sept. 10th, ! 55. .20. .ts Hill street INFIRMARY. TIIE undersigned have opened, in the city of Atlanta, an Infirmary, for the reception of patients laboring under medical or surgicaltreatment. An intelligent nurse and faithful servants will be in con stant attendance, and will give their attention to the sick at all hours, day or night, when required. The surgical department will be under the control of W. F. WESTMORELAND, who will give prompt attention to injuries, and every variety of disease requiring surgical operations. The usual fees adopted by the physicians of the city will be charged, with fifteen cents per day for board, Ac. Planters and others sending negroes may rest assured that they will be properly attended to, and, if after an ex amination it lie determined that there is no prospect of re ef, they will be sent home without any charge. W. F. WESTMORELAND. M.D. J. G. WESTMORELAND, M.D. Atlanta, May 16, ? 55. 3 ts Tillich's Antl-lihcumnilc Powder*. A safe, speedy and radical cure for Rheumatism, Rheumat ic Clout and Sciatica. We the undersigned citizens of Putnam Cos. Ga. cheerful ly bear testimoney to the efficacy of Lineh’s Anti-Rheumat ic Powders in the treatment of acute or chronic Rheuma tism, many cases having been successfully treated by Dr. J. (r. Gibson, within our personal knowledge in which these Powders were principally used. „ Joel Branham, M. D. “ m - Carter, Stephen B. Marshall, D. It. Adams, T.B. Harwell, Thomas Respess, Daniel Slade, Miehae! Denni- G. K.Thomas. J. Nichleson A others, Any reasonable number of individual certificates can be given in attestation of their efficacy. Prepared and sold by J. G. Gibson, M. D., Eatonton, Ga. at $5 per Box. All orders directed to him, with the above sum enclosed and a disci iption of the case, shall receive with the Medi cine such advice as may suit any peculiarity thereof. For sale by Brawner & Duffey, Griffin Ga. and J. G. Gib son. Eatonton, Ga. May, 20th 1856 4....1y. DENTISTRY. DRS. C LARK <fc EMERSON HAVING formed a copartnership in the (jffssS&mL practice of DENTISTRY, would respectfully tender their services to the public. Dr. E. besides being an experienced operator, is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery, and brings with him all the improvements in the practice of Dentistry. The high testimonials and beautiful specimens of Dr. E. show that he has spared neither time uorexpense to arrive at proficiency. Neither time nor expense shall be spared in performing all operations in the most beautiful and durable manner.— At the same time while they consider it better to pay a trifle more to have teeth sawed, than a trifle less to have them ruined, their charges shall not be higher than the same kind of operations would command at the North. F. Y. CL ARK G. W. EMERSON, D. D. S. Griffin, Feb. 1, 1855 42 6m sufficient guarantee for me to believe it to be all that 1$ purports to be, viz. a sovereign remedy. WM. If. UNDERWOOD, Formerly Judge of Superior Court, Clwrokee Circuit* “ I take great pleasure in recommending this invalu able medicine to ail afflicted with bowel diseases, for which I believe it to be a sovereign remedy decidedly superior to any thing else ever tried by me. A. A. GAULDING, Deputy G. M. of the Grand Lodge of Georgia.” “ I have used Jacob’s Cordial in my family, and thia, wirh all I hear about it as a remedy by those who have tried it, induces me to believe that it stands at tlie head of every preparation of the kind, and I would recnmineMl its use in the diseases for which it is compounded. MILES G. DOBBINS, Cashier of the Bank of the Stale of Georgia, Griffin.” “ If there is any credibility in human testimony, JneobHi Cordial must stand preeminent above all other prepara tions for the cure of Bowel Diseases. From the mass o I testimony in its favor coming in from all quarters, it must be very far In advance, as a curative agent, of most u bo* all other * patent ’ preparations. FLEMING, Cashier Marine and Fire Insurance Bank, Griffin.*’ “This efficient remedy is travelling into celebrity aa fast as Bonaparte pushed his columns into Russia, ana gaining commendation wherever used,” - Qtorgia Jejfw* soman, May 19th, 1853, Dr. McLANE’S CELEBRATED VERMIFUGE LIVER “PILLS. Two of the beat Preparations of thi Ass, They are not recom mended as Universal Cure-alls, but simply for what their name pur-t ports. The Vermifuge, for expelling Worms from the human system, has also been administered with the most satisfactory results to various animals subject to Worms. The Liver Pills, for the cure of Liver Com plaint, all Bilious De rangements, Sick Head ache, &c. i Purchasers will please be particular to ask for Dr. C. McLane’s Cele brated Vermifuge and Liver Pills, prepared by (Jf&mmcj tElboA. - SOLE PROPRIETORS, PlttS-* burgh, Pa., and take no other, as there are various other preparations now before the public, pur porting to be Vermifuge and Liver Pills. All others, in comparison with Dr. McLane’s, are worthless. The genuine McLaneV Vermifuge and Liver Pills can now be had at all respectable Drug Stores. FLEMING BRO’S, 60 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa** Sole Proprietor** 4®*Scovil A Mend, New Orleans, General w note sale Agents for the Southern States, to whom a 11 or tiers must lie addressed. %*Sold by W, B. Seay, Griffin. Ga : John Still well, McDonough ; J T Reese, Greenville ; Hanes & Lasseter, Jouesborough ; Smith & Ezzard, Atlan ta ; Wm Barrett, Zebmon ; J C Little, Jackson, McKelberry & Mobley. Indian Springs, Harwell Si Weaver Ttminaston ; L Little Barnes villa Jan. 16 , 1856....36....1y A B7MATHEWS & CO, HAVING purchased of Messrs. Lathrop, Roberta <fc Cos., their stock of Groceries and Staple Dry Goods, beg leave to inform the public, that they expect to keep con stantly on hand, a large stock of PROVISIONS, both for eign and domestic, consisting of Family Groceries and Country Produce, such as Meal, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Ac., and a Large Lot of Bacoii, in which they expect to deal on an extensive scale. They respectfully solicit tlie patronage of all those wishing sup plies in their line. They may be found at the stand next door north of W. R. Phillips & Cos., formerly occupied by Messrs. Lathrop, Roberts & Cos. A. B. MATTHEWS &CO Griffin, March 26,1856... .47. .. .ts Carroll Lands for Sale. rpHE undesigned offers for sale hfs Plantation, contain- X ing 405 acres, lying two miles South of Carroll%i, Carroll county, Ga., well improved, with & good gin house, screw, and all necessary out-buildings. This place is situ ated on the road leading from Carrollton to Franklin. Also, another Plantation, situated on the Columbus road, 3 miles from Carrollton, containing 202| acres, in a high state of cultivation, with good improvements thereon, Also, a number of woodland lots in Carroll and Haralvon counties. All of which will be sold low, and upon terms to suit purchasers. If you want Carroll Lauds, don’t fail to give ms a call. Address me at Carrollton, Ga. Also, several Dwelling and Store Houses in the town of Carrollton. J C BENSON. September 3, 18 19 3m Negroes! Negroes! A ‘ewUMjrYODNGYEGBpES.ftjyg.b^ Would pay fair prices for a few ww# rlffln, August 13, 1856, .... .16 .•. ts