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INDEPENDENT PRESS.
“ Without Fear, Favor or Affection.”
EATONTON, G A .
SATURDAY MORNING, SEPT. 23,1854.
Tanvalo. Collage
; ratrrgrrT- ttt rrmrmer- •ntim.; r t WnrmUmcailOll
fr-anthe president ol a female college, over the
l.nature of “A 1 eaeher, ’ taking us to tusk for be
i .MHg. na-.l .:>.\iuxssijiig.,tiie beliet; tllal c emule col
. s are e> ils. \\ e Mate, to begin, that our faith
i , ' (vn thunge-l by our correspondent's Wm
n.uulnU.ou. Further, we know not. how to reply
: • as we have no dugposutiou to enter into a dis
c’.i-sieu of the propriety of female colleges with
’■ nvqioudent. We can say this, however, that
, n plying to "A Teacher,” there is room for the
-oof Christian forbearance. We have never
motives of those who believe that
m aos are proper, while our correspondent
> ! »p«gu our motives in opposing them. Hence
* £-. x,. n<i ter the exercise of Christian forbear
a;ico. •
t ~r e .uspondent is astouishod at the course
’’ a e are pursuing since it is in direct opposi
. t jmhi'.e opinion Tins no doubt is astonish
■ ’° lnen "ho make public opinion the rule o*
:r conduct. This we arc not in the habit of do
:g as others besides "A Teacher” can testily. We
c i suit our own views of right, and then maintain j
then:, it need he, in the teeth ol public opinion, I
"A Teacher” says no >jom! reason has been urged I
neaust female colleges. Now Hr. Talmadgo and !
T n Andrew have urged objections to female j
-;’.legos conducted as they are, and the}' are good ]
v :t very Smart, and they can urge when |
‘ y try smue tolerably £ W reasons.
O-.r tTes 'ondeut says we don't know how fe- j
- ’ I:tnre.s arc conducted. But as he only “im- !
ag. . 'this, let it pass at its value.
i strangest charge brought by "A Teaeh
i: at, nr objections to female colleges ntani
>p'stH mto find fault, and a jealousy of the
r-t sdt by the community on tho subject of
The and, iuctiou of our correspondent that if fe- j
is- .' s l>e evils, they must exercise an evil
. :iev is certainly a very logical, though not a
xerv novel cr striking one.
I: appears” to our correspondent that female
> are doing much good. Well "it appears”
us they are doing much harm. And one ap
j r.i must off-set tile other.
W our eorresi'ondeih says "to read your ar
id 1 u.m M Would suppose that the country was on
verge f ruin simply 'because the young ladies j
la.. I are receiving the benefits of a liberal i
ation.' he is .-imply mistaken. We have sai j
t rr- —i:.- t a * i *ii*eml education” for females.— 1
1- a • thing—female colleges are another. j
correspondent asks for our plan for educating |
f r...'. We answer educate them at home, or
s .. is rather than colleges.
"A Teach r" is unfortunate in the positions he
: one of which is tenable. He should
r.v. of fentalc colleges, and not against
- w... ■ aider with him in opinion.
A- :• -urseltl we have occasionally fired a squib
a-gai-.-t f ualo colleges. Should it ever become
----ary, we may bring our ordnance upon the I
r. \ a
The Ocmulgee Bar.
Walk into the court house and take ' a view'of
the ocmulgee bar. We presume you are a strang
eq and we will introduce you to the various mem
bers of the legal fraternity. There is a suspension j
of busin-'-ss. and the lawyers are chatting merrily, j
and enjoying the jokes cracked at each other’s ex- j
pen sc. Where is the judge? is your first enquiry, j
.Sup; li#hus stepped out awhile. But what is |
ti.at plain-looking farmer doing on the judge's '•
bench? Why has'he assumed that scat? You j
see asi.rewd looking lawyer talking to the firmer j
who has on homespun pants, and a pair of bro
gans. That lawyer, now, you say to yourself, is
trying to get his hand in tho farmer's pocket. You
tremble lost the honest-looking yeoman be imposed
"Rat-tap-tap,” goes a knife or pencil in the hand
of the farmer.
“Silence in court,” cries John B. Fitts, sheriff.
"Proceed with this case, gentlemen,” ejaculates
the farmer.
You arc a bounded. What can this mean? you
ask. Is the old fellotv crazy ?
Again the fanner speaks.
‘•The court will now deliver its opinion in the
matter of the demurrer in the case of John Doe vs.
Richard Roe.” '
r.. 0 on.‘' VfflMniTCTm U -you
ar a iccinct. exposition.of the law in plain, for*
.ble language, so that a child almost can under
fund it. You are led on step by step, and there
is no resisting .the conclusions arrived at by Judge
Hardeman.
•Judge Hardeman did you say?” you ask, as you
start trorn your rcrery. “Ab! well, y-e-s, I aspose
that is the judge—a wonderful plain man, but a
blamed good lawyer!”
Yes, friend, that is Judge R. V. ITarderoan, and
not a country cracker. Physiognomy and phrenol
-0., v are certainly great liars in some cases, we are
all compelled to admit.
Judge Hardeman, as you see, is rather above
medium size, has small blue eyes, sandy hair, a low
forehead, and florid complexion. He is an honest
man and a gentleman. His characteristics as a
judge are firmness, without crabbedness, quick in
sight into every point raised, and the rarest impar
tiality and honesty of purpose, wc have ever seen
upon the bench. He is affable and courteous in
his intercourse with the bar, and particularly so to
the younger members. . '
Your attention is excited by the immoderate but
half-smothered laughterof a squad who surround
a large and imposing-looking man, whose head is
inclined to bo frosty, but whose bright hazel-eye
gleams with all the firo of youth. The jokes are
repeated, and besides tire members of tire bar, tiro
< utsi iers and the jurors even, are leaning forward
to catch the scintillations of wit as they coitus cat,,
from the eye, the mouth and very toss of the head
of the centre of attraction. The laughter becomes
too loud, and a gentle reproof from the court en
sues. A q n/,ical took, a half-smothered utterance,
or a knowing wink throws the court off his dignity
and he joins in the laugh.
Order is restored.
‘•Jeremiah Wilkins vs. Peter Simpkins,” calls the
court. ‘-Foster fur the plaintiff, Cone for the de
fendant.” The first witness for plaintiff is called,
and examined by plaintiff’s attorne}-. Low is the
time for defendant's attorney, and ex-judge Francis
H. Cone rises, and fora moment looks at the wit
ness to see what mtuner of man he is. fheu
gins the examiu itiqp, and all that witness knows
in favor of defendant is bound to come out, miens
voleiis. And .ifcas nbGpfffoT Cope feHiTts to tpe
harsh manner of examining, either. Rut, he adapts
himself to the humor of the witness, who is drawn
out imperceptibly to himself.
“Cos down, Mr. Witness. ’
Another ond is put Upon the stand by plaintiff
and a question is asked him. Fro witness can,
open his mouth, he is electrified by the word
“Stop!”
Then follows quo of the ablest arguments against
the legality of the fjiiesUon you have ever listened
to.; Legal lore is poured out from a fountain which
Koenis inexhaustible. Statutes are quoted, eases
cited, English law commented Upon, civil law ex
pounded, Mosaic law elucidated, and deductions
drawn from all in such a manner as presents to
vour eyefc a living law library, with the mental
stomach of an ostrich to digest tho whole, and
give nourishment to the point raised.
It you arc not a lawyer, this may not be so inter
teresting to you as the speech now about to be
made to the jury.
• « UdgC Cone IS not fill ‘ u*\*iv*.y lit vucflflrHA
of the term. We have at tho Oeuutlgeo bar,”
which is composed of lawyers, not orators. Judge
Cone has not the passion, the language, the imag
ination, the fancy, the swelling intonation, the Im
petuous torrent of feeling, necessary to constitute
an orator. But what difference does it make? lie
is a? successful aa a man can bo, and lie is a good
speaker, lie addresses the jury. Now they are con
vulsed with laughter, and now they become serious.
Now they listen to a keen and searching analysis
of the testimony, and now they hear an exposition
of the law, made simple enough for the capacity of
one who is not a lawyer. Now they are puzzled to
know whether to laugh or to be serious. 'You see
that the speaker's Words are taking effect —his ob
ject is accomplished.
That gentleman sitting over there who seems
deeply immersed in his own thoughts is Cel. Augus
tus Rees of Madison. He is, we would say, not
quite six feet tall, llis manners are rather stern
but lie is gentlemanly in his deportment and bear
ing. His hair, which is rather grizzly, is out and
worn close to the head. lie is one of our best law
yers, and is a man of marked firmness, and inde
pendence of thought, aud action.
You see that lawyer with blue eyes, full of kind
ness, aud reflective of the gentleman, overtopped
by auburn hair inclined to curl, but not worn long.
That is Col. Joshua Hill, llis manners are ele
gant and refined, and he has always the most per
fect control over himself. lie is never under any
circumstances thrown off liis balance, lleis mas
ter of his profession, and is besides fond of! and
well versed in, the current literature and tho popu
larities of the sciences of the day. Tie has a fine
taste and Considerable critical acumen in poetry
and belles-lettres.
That gentleman with the keen black eye, sur
mounted by a heavy brow and a head ot hair,
black ns the raven's wing, is Col. N. G. Foster.—
lie is tall, with broad shoulders, and is very suc
cessful in the practice of the law. lie soon catches
the points in volyed in a case, and manages with
much shrewdness aud tact, lie has fine humor,
and his speeches tell upon the jury.
We the present.
Superior Court.
The Superior Court terminated its session in this
place on Wednesday. There was little business of
general importance transacted- Judge Hardeman
presided with his usual ability.
Three Days Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE
New York, Sept. 19.
The U. S. Mail Steamship Atlantic,
Capt. Jas. West, has arrived at this
port from Liverpool, which port she
left on Wednesday, the 6th inst.
The British Mail Steamship Arabia.
Capt. Judkins, arrived at Liverpool
on the 2nd inst.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
The Liverpool Cos ton Market
-—The Circular of Messrs. Brown &
Shipley, of the sth inst., quotes Cot
ton as being' easier, but not lower. —
The sales during the three days end
ingon the sth inst., comprised 20,000
bales, of which speculators and ex
porters took 4,000 bales. Fair Orleans
was quoted at 6 l-4d., Middling Or
leans 5 1.-4d., Fair Uplands 6d. and
Middling Uplands 5 l-2d.
The Liverpool Breadstuffs
Market. — Flour bad declined Is. per
bbl., and Wheat Gd. per 70 lbs.—-
Corn was worth from 84s, sd, to 365.
per 480 lbs.
The Liverpool Provision Market was
generally unchanged. Bacon, how
ever, had declined from 2s. to 4s. per
The London Mottey' Ahr-Kci. —Con-
sols closed at 95.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
Russia lias unconditionally rejected
the proposition of the Four Powers.
Immediately on the reception of the
reply from the Czar a Cabinet Council
was held at Vienna, and it is believed
that the result of its deliberations
were that the Austrian Minister should
be immediately recalled from St. Peters
burg. The Swedish Minister at the
Russian Court, will also, it is said, be
recalled. The Austrians, however,
will probably not declare war but in
crease their army in the Principal
ities.
The Cholera has abated in the A Hied
Army.
The Russians were concentrated in
various parts of Moldavia.
It is doubtful whether the Black
Sea Expedition against Sebastopol or
Anaj.s had sailed. The siege artillery
•for the French army had arrived at
Constantinople. All the Turkish ves
sels of war on tne coast of Asia had
been put in requisition for the trans
portation of troops from Vienna.
General Guy on has been placed in
command of the Turkish army in Asia,
Mustapha Pacha having been dis
graced.
The Russians had captured and ta
ken another vessel to Sebastopol.
Bomcrsund had not been disman
tied.
H’lvo Ilwoeiunfl hack blown up the
fort* at iiango.
In the Baltic vessels were constant
ly reconnoiteringf the Czar off Fin
land.
Prince Albert, and the Kings of
Portugal and Belgium were with Na
poleon at Boulogne.
The Queen-Mother Christina quitted
Madrid on the 28th-ult., escorted by a
guard of cavalry. It is reported that
she was insane from excitement. Her
children had arrived in England.
MARINE DISASTER.
Norfolk, Ya., Sept. 19. — The brig
Commerce, from Charleston for New
Bedlurd, was. .knocked down in the
•bk’. bi.'mm*Kt, au .1 l.tyT- li,joe
the captain and mate and four men
swept overboard. The three survivors
have arrived at this port. Their ves
sel sunk.
[No such vessel left our port. The
ketch Commerce is tit; her wharf.—-
Most probably the brig Comet, Capt,
tiodfrey, is meant. 'Phis vessel left
Charleston on the sth instant, for New
Haven, with one 156,000 feet of lum
ber.] — Juh. Courier.
ARRIVAL OF THE SOUTHERNER AT NEW
YORK.
New York, Sept, 16.—The U. S.
mail steamship Southerner, Captain
Thomas Even, arrived at the quar
antine ground in this harbor at noon
tc-day.
TIIE SOUR. EDWARD KIDDER.
Wilmington, N. C., Sept. 19.
The Sohr.Edward Kidder, Capt. Tyler,
from New York, lias put into this port
in distress. She will leave with her
cargo for Charleston, on Saturday
next.
THE CHOLERA AT PITTSBURG.
Pittsburg, September 17.—There
were 45 deaths in. this city to-day.—-
There is no abatement in the disease.
NEW YORK MARKETS.
New York, Sept. 18.—Cotton is
firm, but the transactions are moderate
at the following quotations:—Fair
Orleans 12 1-4, Middling Orleans 9 3-4,
Middling Mobile 9 5-8, and Middling
Uplands 9 3-8. Bio Coffee advanced
l-4c. per lb., and was quoted at from
11 3-4 all 8-4 c. The market for
Spirits of Turpentine was dull, at from
51 a 52c. per gallon, with a declining
tendency. Crude to arrive was sold
at $4.75 per bbl. Common Rosin was
a shade higher. Wilmington was worth
$2. and North C< unfry $1,85 per bbl.
The Yellow Fever. —The Charles
ton Standard of the 10th inst., says:
We are sorry to perceive from the re
port of the City Register that the
number of deaths from the epidemic
for the past twenty-four hours has
greatl y exceeded that of any one day
since the appearance of the disease a
mongst us. The increase is no doubt
attributable to the very unfavorable
state <Y the weather, the changes of
which have been .so verv sudden with
in the past few days. Wc arc in hopes
however, that the disease has reach
ed its climax, and that we will now
be able to note its steady decrease, un
til it shall have entirely disappeared
from our midst, and our city again as
sume its wonted activity. In the mean
time wc would advise all who are ab
sent frpm the city to delay their return
for a few weeks longer.
The yellow fever remains unabated
in Savannah. On Wednesday there
--.. no inter mo ix
Retort CouRTEOUs.-Archbi.shop Til
lotson had, by some means, incurred
the- displeasure of Sir John Trevor,
who had been expelled from the House
of Commons for several misdemeanors.
Sir John one day meeting Tillotson,
cried out:
“I hate to see an atheist in the shape
of a churchman.”
“And I,” returned the Archbishop,
“hate to see a knave in any shape.”
EATONTON PRICES CURRENT
[COKHECTED WEEKLY liY \V. A. DAVIS.]
Wholesale and Retail Grocer.
RAGGING. .Gunny yard 10 @ 10
Kentucky hone.
BACON.. limns p lb. • m ■<& 13
Shouidurt. %! ib 7 C'6 3
Skies slb 10 0.6 1-L
Jlog rouud i,t so 10 (O) H'j-i
BUTTER. -Goshen 3V 16 none.
Country 19 fl> 10 05 10
BRICKS.. If thousand 0 f>o (» 7OU .•
CJIJiIiSF. .Northern ft lb 10 (ID ”0
English Dairy 1b...,. none.
COFFER. • Ri<-» Vl6 14 ® 10
.Java $1 lb 06
DOMESTIC GOODS..Shirt’. 19yd 5 mi
Sheeting ft yard........ 15 06 oi>
Osmtburgs y’d 06 12
FLOUR, .Country, p barrel .... 9 00 06 10 00
Country $ sack 450 06 500
GRAIN. .Corn 19 Bushel 100 06 110
Wheat $ Bushel 125 06 140
JRON..Sweeds plb ‘>X 06 l
English plb 0 06 7
I.ARD,. Pib IS 06 15
EIM K.. Northern P Barrel 250 05 gOO
LUMBER-.’jjl thousand feet 12 00 Offo 00
MORASSES. .Cuba p ga110n.... 35 06 37
New Orkutub gallop.. 40 CC3 4.)
SYRUP “ “ "P gal 1nn.50 06
NAILS, .p Keg 0 75' 06 7 50
OILS. - Rump p gallon 150 ,05 -
Tnun (9 gallon 100 05 1 -•»
Linseed p gallon 125 06 130
Castor p gallon 225 06 2 50.
RICE. .*p lb 0 m 8
ROPE..p. lb 10 06 11
LIQUORS..Gin, Northern p gal 50 06 7 •>
Rum. N. E. p ga110n..., 50 (<6 75
-rr nlnKcy -(ji . _Ku. - <-.# '. (IV,
Ikandy, cognac ....... o "00 ,@ 7 Ooy
Gin, llolland 200 06 300
SUGARS. .New Orleans p 1b... 7 06 «
Porto Rieo plb 9 06 1 0
Loaf slb 11 05 13
Gpisiied jjl lb ' 12 ($ 14
Kelinod l>, lb ..: 10 11
SAET..P Bushel 90 06 1. on
Sait p Sack 250 <0 i! On
SOAP. .Colgate, pale “p lb 12 06 15
Yellow p Ibl 8 06 U*
Country "P lb 8 dj\ 10
SIIOT..P Ib 12# @ 12
pßag... 250 06 275
~ NEW ADVERTISEMUN'S*
Putnam Prfsentniei^s.
Wo, the,grand Jury for fiicqCmmty <w hitnfig;
selected and Pvvom i.it the September lerntyit tl j
Court, make the following presentments, via:
Committees from tho'body have examne'i tho
records of the offices of the Superior anrL*P‘ciuir_
Courts—into tho condition of the p»blidv lllldl hfSj
and tho Roads, A,c., of said •.•
Tho records of tho respective C<t.rls fi o hilly
brought up ami ke pt in a legible am PW K ' r .
rn r. The, record of the Inferior OP e.xhihus a
■ pour A'tilyi nt toy >• -•.idlt'.'.vr-.hni intrcGbOven dollars
and fifty cents, ($-131,60). /
The Books of the County Trenwor we find
neatly kept, showing an unexpendedhalaneo, in the
hands of the County Treasurer, (f fivo hundred
and eighty-olio dollars and lillyeeJtßk ($581,50).
The public Buildings are in a sound condition'. —
The condition of the roads add bridges, so far as
known, is good.
lii the discharge of our ditty, as grand Jurors,
wc. bog leave to bring to tho notice of the InleriAr
Court of the County, the .condition' of the. pocjr
whom the laws of the State have placed uudey
their charge. There are in our midst some who)
from misfortune, age, or diftripitude, cannot obtain
the means of a livelihood. To such our body think,
there should be furnished an opportunity of having
employment suited to their several conditions—aj
house where their heads may be sheltered from tlicj
storm, und food and raiment provided for them am
cording to their necessities. We would, therefore)
impress upon the Inferior Cpurt of the County tbt
propriety of devising some method to secure thesl
.desirable cuds, cither by the, purchase of a traot
of land, and the erection of suitable buildings thorp
on together with such agricultural and meelmtikal
implements as would be necessary to furnish qm
ployments and a home to those who cannot, other
wise obtain them, or by such other menus as the
law lias placed within their-control of said court.
In taking leave of liis honor Judge Hardeman
-.vc onmot- withhold the expression of our high ap
preciation of the ability which has parked liis ad
ministration during the present term’.
Wo tender to the Solicitor Genera, Col. Saffold,
our sincere acknowledgements for las courteous
and prompt attention to our body Rader any and
all circumstances requiring his official council and
advice.
We request that those presentments b? published
in the Independent Press.
ALEXANDER HARRISON, foreman.
W. D. Teruell, Sec y- Sterling S. ll.u.ev,
James Wright, Zacuaruh iLmonhsox,
William R. Pasciial, Alexander Reid,
Robert A. Ladd, Daniel I>. Pearson,
Thomas F. Cowles, Peter McHenry,
Blumer White, Albert O- Mostly,
Henry Morton, David L. Lawrence,
Elmore Callaway, Philip 11. Dawson,
Tunis Tuxison, William B- Carter.
Sept. 2Sd, 1754.
05,000 PUBLISHED.
THE MOST CHARMING OF AMTR CAN ROMANCES.
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PUBLISHERS, BOSTON.
Sept. 23, 1854. 4t
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American will you read this masterly: exposure of
TIIE .MYSTERIES OF ROME f
Price, £I.OO.
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PUBLISHERS, BOSTON.
Sept. 23, 1854. 4t
is u3 * is it. m i mrs
MODERN HOUSE ROOTER.
TIIE BEST WORK ON THE IIORSE EVER
PUBLISHED IN AMERICA.—PRO E £1.25.
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publishers, boston.
Sept. 23, 1854. 4t
.VOTIVE.
SIXTY days after date application will be made
to the Court of Ordinary of Putnam county for
leave to sell a 40 acre land warrant., to ino-tv of
Abel Farrar, dcceast-J. W. W.O ”N f ArjEx'Y.
Sept. 23. 1854.' MARTHA FARRAR. Exr'.v.
ADMINISTRATORS’ SALE.
I'TNDER all Older of toe Court of Ordinary, will
_) be sold on the first Tuesday in November next,
370 acres of land, lying on the vvatei'S-of Cedar Creek
adjoining tho lauds of John B. L’onnds an l B. W.
Clark. Sold for the benefit of the.heirs and credi
tors of Ilenrv Blizz rd, decease..!.
Sept. 10, 1354. . [tdsj A. J. STEWART, Adm'r.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
VLT, persons indebted to the estate of Henry
. Blizzard, deceased, are requested to make im
mediate, payment. Persons having demands against
said estate will present them in terms of the law.
Sept. 10, 1851. A. J, STEWART, Adm’r.
.VOTIVE.
rip WO Months afterdate, application will be made
I tq the Court of Ordinal'v of Putnam county for
leave to sell the house and lot belonging to the es
tate of Isaac Boring, deceased.
Sept. 23, 1854 J. BKOADFIELD, Adm'r.
Great Excitement!
mm
RECEIVED BY
C. Is. V Cos.
CHEAP BARGAINS CASH,
Or Punctual Customers.
HAVING opened a fresh supply of new fall
and Winter Goods, we invite the peopldof
Eatonton and vicinity to call and see us, audthVy
shall not go away dissatisfied.
Sept. 28, 1851 [tf] C. I). PEARSON A CO.j
NEW GOODS
AT THE MASONIC HALL
CHOICE &
AUE RECEIVING TIIEIIt STOCK OF
mH |IR h (r)
tel li Wmm ta^s
which they will sell at prices to suit the times.
Millcdgeville, Sept. 23, 1851. 2t
Bplcndid Bq'j-gain.
IOP’FER for sale my house and Not iv. the town of
Eatonton. The tot contains -tncroY and is one
of tho mo»t desirable that can bd l’ouu], not only
on nceonnt of its largo size, tut pa ac,fount
of ita hying convenient to the business Ipart.
of town. The House is hirge and eonvciie'nt,
containing nine rooms, andj-eight. liiv-places.t A
bargain is olibred us lam determined to s.elh If
the premises arc not sold before the first Tueflay
in January next, I will then-offer them for salto
tlte highest bidder. JAMES GRIGGL
Sept. 23, 1854, tltj
ADMINISTRATORS’ SALE.
T-QIBLR all order of foe Coart of Ordinary of lie
|_j»Cowuty of Puinamj will be sold at the CirK
hoitse in tiie tpwu.of Eatonton, on the first Tues/iy
in Noyeniher next, 800neres of land, mote or /ss,
known as the plmittitionVrF Samuel Walker, dc Id.,
adjoining lands of VS' illifou WidUieid, llo.well Jlld
wiu, Francis y. Hearn, Si, and others. This /l;m
--tation.bas upon it plenty yf Umber, 2uo acres i the
woods, tiud is in a fair ‘stitto of repair, Jia/ug ii
comfortable dwelling JiUiseiand all neeessu/ oiit
buildings, tirid n good screw. /
Terms, one tinrd Cush, till balance penile tlie,
25th December, 1855. : CA lu’Elb fill'),
Sepi. 23, 1854. Ad mV. \lth the will n/uexed.
LOOiillMlv!
VT.T. porsoiw wlioliuyu vK-alff? with the Sheriff
are iiereby notified that. iVofthis date 1 ghall
lake no promise for money friMny foan bigli or
low, rit-li or poor. I have notle rnoney to pay
other men’s debts, and 1 liave the tjiao or .iis
posUion to borlotv it .to do so if 1 'have la-en eom
pelled to do at the last term o the't_y, u y r . jj.iv
ing boon put to much trouble » I in<‘(iu V p,d elK , c
taking men’s words for money, liaildo p, rm long
er. From this timeout, the >ney mifotbepum
before the expiration of Uie tie in Wiiicfi a ievv
. ami stile ntny be made,.or the i wattionVithonf fait
>vilt put tlie proper!\ on the bl k. :
bopt, 23, 1854. j4tj Joll B. FITTS, Sh’ff
jSintntl Ainicflisi'iatiti';.
TAKE NOTICE.
TUK eftphrtentrajup heretofore existing under the
(inn mum; ot' lAneh A Davis, is tills day dis
wotvcd by mutual consent. AH persona in lebted td
them, are rlgtifled to call and pay up. No further
indulgttn® Cali, or Will, be given.
W. C. DAVIS.
July iiUtli, 18.11. M. LLNCJI.
The business will hereafter "be conducted in the
film name, of Davis A Walker. We solicit the pat-
all of our former ctisfbtUors,- and the pdo
pl« generally. _ V* e promise, so f.d' as we are able,
to give satisfaction to all who u»ay favor us with
their patronage. Our terms will be CASH, for till
GioeorieH. DAVIS & WALKER.
July 29, 1854. [ 15-t I*J
ITTNAII LANI) Id) IFS AI kT
r I MiE subscriber, wishing to curtail his fanning in-
I . terest, otters for sale u valuable, plantation, on
Murder Creek, eight miles South-west of Eatouton.
consulting 513 acres—22o of w hich are woodland ot
superior quality and weell timbered. The rest, with
some little exception, is well fenced, and in a high
state ot cultivation, with a good dwelling house, sev
eral negro houses, corn cribs, gin house, packing
screw and almost every desirable convenience. The
houses are all new, having been built in the past
Jour or live years. Any person wishing to make fur
ther enquiries; will cal! on me living one mile north
east of the land, or address me at Eatouton, Ga.
N. 11. SAMPLE.
May 25, 1854. -It
NEW WATCH '
VBfoIWjHLS*
-JEWEIRY ESTABLISH! INT.
r |"' Hip undersigned woii.d respectfully inform his
A friends lit Putnam County and Eatouton, and
the citizens generally, that lie lias retoriied to Euton
toil, and again opened an Establish
ment for the repair and Side pf.AV.atdt
es. From Ills long experience in the. watch-making
business, and life known promptness and fidelity’,
He hopes a continuance of toe liberal patronage for
merly bestowed upon him. "Work done and war
ranted, with the usual moderate charges. On hand,
a fine assortment of Jewelry, and gold and silver
watches* of my. own selection, and warranted to be
equal to those found in any Establishment in the
country. * JAMES SUPPLE.
May 23, 1854. ts
Money Wanted!!
4 LL the notes and accounts of Wni. W. Iloss its
/V guardian or as individual, and of Mart ha P>.
Loss, as guardian or as individual, and all the notes
and accounts of the firm of Win. W. Koss & F. D.
Foss urc to be found in the hands of J. D. Dicma
tari, our attorney, for collection. To is is done be
cause we have removed to the far West, and must
hiive our money. Wit. M . KOSS.
The notes and account* of F. IVRoss are also in
my baiids for collection. J. 1). DIOMATKAEI.
August 5, 1854, 16—ts
MS*MG Sy MclG S, MUMG S !
TI.IE HIGHEST PRICING I VEX.
r I'' 1 i E Subscribers are paying the highest price for
I. good Cotton and Linen Riu a; persons having
them lor sale, will find it to their advantage to ad
dress WALKER, WILLI MAX, & CO.,
Paper Commission Merchants,
Chaiiluston, F. C.
Av.ents of the - ♦
S. Carolina I’a per Manufacturing Company.
Mav 2 1854.
TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE.
I shall be at tlie coart-groimd of the
369t1i District, Sept. 22nd; 800th District, Get 1 11-th
814eu ‘ l “ 23rdi 367th <l “ 12th
312th “ “ Sfrth, H'.'Oth “ “ 13th
874* h “ “ 2 tit lit 307th “ 18 & 19th
308th “ “ 27th: 813th 11 25 “ 28th
Sofeh “ “ 28t-K’ .'l79th “ Nov 1& 2
38,'th “ “ - 29tli; |-D4rh “ “ 4th
39oth “ *• SuthjUlzih - “ “ With
tß.*tii “ Oet. 4t.ii 1 1.•:74th “• “ St 1.
314th “ *• sth;|;,"B;h “ “ oth :
312th “ “ •.OthllD'flth “ “ loth
37.‘h 7!i. .vKth “ “ ]toh
Jostu “ “ 9fli]U)oth “ 22 & 23rd
i shall be in Eatouton t-v; ry Tites lay and Friday
after t. * lStl-rOet. My books will be dosed on 'the
25th November. * >. S. WEIGHT* A. C.
'AVIX C O A ££ € TO Zl.
• W’c are authorized to announce the naiue
! of STEPHEN S. WRIGIIT. . as a ct*:i
--! diuato h r re-election for the office of Tax Collector
! at the ensuing January election, in 1855.
Sept. 10th, 1851.
‘■■lit! '.UlililiF 'tllll'liilil •tlllll'.llll '«ll '«illll '«« W
km; md cmp :sg »
r |''l lE above hotel will be open during court-week
L for the reception of company. Every atten
tion will be given, and every effort will be made
to render those comfortable who favor us with
their presence. JEFFERSON WRIGHT.
Sept. 9, 185 L 2t
Administrator s Sale.
A GREKably to an order of the Court, of Or
a. A. dtuary of Putnam Comity, will be sold on the
first Tuesday in December next, 007 y, acres of
land, more-or less, adjoining the lands-of Thomas’
Johnson, Stephen B. Marshall, J. M. Garrard and
others. These premises have.lair improvements
upon them, and are situated 5 miles from Dennis
Depot. There are GO or 70 acres in the woods,
well timbered. MARION SPIVEY, Adrn'r.
Sept. 9, 1851, • tds
.i ‘o ti c’icT ~ : ~
VLL parties in interest are hereby required to take
. notice that I shall apply to the Court of Or
v>.„ M uutv. in the,State of Georgia,
on the 2d Monday Tn tnumarv-lm., LI ; ■
missioners lor the purpose of a division of the ne
groes belonging to the estate of Nancy Williams,
deceased, among the distributees of' the estate of
said deceased —publication of which notice is here
by' made in terms of the law.
MARION SPIVEY, Adrn’r.’
Sept. 9th, 1854. t2inj
FIXE IIORSE LOR SALE.
I HAVE concluded to oiler for sale
beautiful and much admired horse Pick/"€**) V
Johnson, who is front the very best blood in tne
South. This superb stallion is seven years old, and
five feet, three inches high. His color is a dark
blood bay, his hair short and glossy, and his lege,
mane and tail are black. His colts are noted for
their superior qualities, and line appearance, hav
ing the elegant form and .unsurpassed action of their
sire". * Any'person wishing to own a stallion will
have advantages, offered him in this horse rarely
met with. It y'ou wish to purchase, call and see
the horse, or you will miss a bargain. Terms will
be made easy to suit the purchaser.
JOHN B. FITTS.
Sept. 9th, 1854, 2in
E A TO FT ON HOTEL
A’ 1 O Hi S .1 I E.
rrMIE Subscriber offers for sale the large and Wipl
JL commodious building situated in the town M.
of Eatouton, known as the Eatouton Hotel, now oc
cupied as a Tavern by A. A. Underwood, Esq. It
contains 24Tobtm ? lately put in thorough repair, and
lias, connected with it, good out-houses and stables.
The lot on which the premises is situated is large and
convenient, containing two acres, part of which is a
garden tor raising the necessary vegetables. The
recent completion of the Railroad to this place ren
ders trio above property very desirable to those who
wish to make money. Call and examine for your
selves. M. DENNIS.
August. 26, 1854. ts
Plantation For Sale.
r I VUE Subscriber offers for salo his plantation ly-
JL ing upon Crooked Greek, seven miles
Eatouton, containing 370 acres. There are' 100 acres
of wood-land of superior' quality, and between 50
and 75 acres of first-rate button fund. The place
•Juts upon it a comfortable framed dwelling, new
'gib-house and all the necessary ont-housos. A bar-’
gain is bfi'ored, as I will soil the land upon very
favorable terms. WILLIAM LITTLE.
.August 19, 1554. ts
" NOTICE!
rplTTi late firrii of Nishet <fc Dennis having been
i di-iuhyd., the imUtyishcd business will,be s.oLtl
»»i by the idnletsigned. Early settlements wuukl
& ve ry aei'epfabfo- R. H. NISI3ET.
•August 25; 1854. ts
uiSnwwS"
•IVERSONS wishing to purehaqcNd, 253 in the Clh--
1 Ut&D'n-L of origiinilly Appling l.ory. WjirtiOoiiuly
in the State ot Georgia are leqticstgd Jo.correspond
with the undersigned. .1. At TURNER.'
Eatouton,,Bntnnm Go. April, 1454. ts.
6rnrnt I j3H)b.t'rtir.nn nits.
Ws
TO Ml S.MMj m:.
1 OFFER for salo half interest in they two story
building now occupied by Davis & W'idker, and
Harwell & Gray I nil as store-rooms, below, and by
“ Tlu Press," and other'- above.
ALSO,
Half interest in the store. bouse occupied by Mr.
Wild, half interest in the dwelling bouse (with four
atitht half acres of iund.) adjoining Mrs. Meriwether,
and now occupied by li. R. Walker.
O R,
If desired, the entire interest in the above property
may be bought.
Uersous wishing to'engngeTu mercantile business
in this place, or who desire to make investments in
town property, would do well to “ ask for further
information.”* ROBERT ADAMS.
Eatouton, August 28, 1854. tt
G 1 LOUUI A, PUTNAM COUNTV.
| vvItERLAS. Witiiains Alford itjiplicMo me
i..r letters of administration on the.estate ot M. D.
Williams, late of said county, deceased: •
These are therefore to cite and admonish all and
Singular tile kindred and .creditors of said deceased,
to be and appear at my office within the time pre
scribed bv law, to aiiow. cause, if .any they have,
why- said fetters should not be granted, •
Aug. 28th, 1 $54. WM. B. GARTER, Ord’ry.
TViX COI,JjE€TOI:.
We are authorized-to announeo. the name
of MICHAEL GRAYBILL as a candidate
for tne office of tax collector of l'utnum county at
th 9 ensuing January election.
August 19th, 1854.
NOTICE
TO THE VOTERS OF V UTSAM COUNTY.
We-are imthorized to arjnomKiv W'lTiam
M. Roby as u candidate -for the olUe-: of
Receiver of Tax Returns of lfotnam county at the
ensiling January election.
Sept, 2, 1854. r *
Fisk's VfMdaliv Hit rial Cases.
\ SURELY always on hand which cun be fur
. nished at short notice by S. G. I'RUDj>KN, in
Eatontou, and Win. MeDONALD in Montieelio.
July 29, 1854. [l-s—tf]
STEAM SAW MILL.
TERRELL, TURNER & Cos.,
HAVING purchased the Saw Mill, built by W.
W. & F. D. Ross, on the Milledgeville A Gor
don Rail Road, are prepared to furnish all sorts of
Lumber, at fair prices. The facilities lor shipping,
are of course good. Make out your bills carefully,
sign them, and direct to Terrell, Turner & Cp., at
Wiiitiug’s i‘. 0. Wilkinson County.
AH-the old bills, on the books, will bo sawed out
and shipped as speedily as possible, and new bills
will receive."prompt attention.
August 26th* 1854.
EXECUTOR’S SALE.
LTNDEU an order of the Court of Ordinary of
J I’utham County, will be sold before the Court
house door, in the city of Rome, Floyd County, on
the first Tuesday in October next, within the legal
hours of sale, the-following property, to wit:
A splendid river .-.Plantation, on the Coosa River,
15 mites below Rome, containing 300 acres, more or
less, adjoining the lauds of Dr. Dean, MeArver and
others, and known as the “Wheeler I’lace.” Said
Plantation consists entirely of first rate bottom land
—except about ten or fifteen acres—nearly all clear
ed and under a high state of cultivation. The place"
is well improved 'with good negro Houses, ( ribs,
Stables, a first rate Gin House and Screw, and Black
smith Shop. There is line'water, and it is < 'lie of
the Jhost wealthy places in upper Georgia. Taken
on the whole it is one of the myst "desirable; places
now offered for sale, and persons wishing to pur
chase in that portion of the .Slate, would do well to
see this place before purchasing elsewhere. The
purchaser can have the- advantage of supplying him
self with provisions, Stock, "&c., on tne- place, as
there will be Horn. Pork and Stock Hogs, Cattle,
Horses'-and Mules on the place "for sale, together
with Plantation and Blacksmith tools, &e..
A ISO,
Will'he sold before tlie Court-house door, in the
town of Caihotin, Gordon County, in the same day ,
a plantation"containing 180 acres*of fine upland, ad
joining the lands of U. D. Cornett, dcc’il., Jonathan
Davis, Duke 11. Hodge and others,, situated three
miles from Calhoun. There is a comfortable dwell
ing, good Kite Up it a.U negro Ironies; stfii- - c-rSLc,
«sec«, ou this place ; about 90 acres of cleared land,
all in good condition and under good fences--fresh
and very' productive. All sold as the es ate of
James Wilson, late of Putnam County dee’d., for
distribution. WM. A. WILSON',-) .- ,
LN. WILSON, j Kvr '•
The I He,l7// Chronicle ant Sentinel, Home
Courier and Southerner, copy till day of sale and
forward accounts to this office for payment. ,
August- 12th, 1854. [tds.J
.i r.s no ti.w !•.
Exercises of the above institution were rc
.JL suitied on Tuesday morning last. Parents who
.desire their children to avail.themselves of the full
advantages., of instruction should start them to
school as early in the .term ns possible, and keep
them jti punctual attendance afterward*
Aug- 12, 1354—ts THE TEACHERS.
~7
Female College.
ri'MIE FiilT Term of this Institution will begin on
.1 • the first Monday iu September next under the
direction of the following lioitrtl of instruction :
Rev. J. 11. ECHOES, A. M.,—President and Prof.
M r. Philosophy, Evidences of. Christianity, <fce.
William P>. Gair, A. M. Prof. Nat. Science.and
. Angie ut. hU'U*Av4~~ •« ... „ .
. ‘icewnrir*;-*«-• -*K-rcc, A. M. —iTof. English j.4*. .
turc.
Rev. William C. Bass—Prof. Mathematics.
Geo. C. Tay.or—Teacher Piano Forte, Harp, Vi
olin, Crayon Drawing and. Oil painting.
Miss Anna E. Robson—lnstructress Guitar, Vocal
-Music and Water Coloring.
Miss Margaret K. Sherman—Principal Prep. De
partment.
Mrs. Susan T. Ray—lnstructress in Embroidery
and Needle Work.
Madison August 12, 1854.—5 t
EATONTON FEMALE ACADEMY.
rpl-IE Exercises of tlie Eatouton Fc-
I male Academy wilt be resumed on
Monday 7th August. No pains will be
spared in the advancement and thorough
instruction of the pupils. Parents and j&f
Guardians would do well to send their <£'siJP r
children on the first day of opening its th" 6 term will
be short.
July 29,"1354. [2t]
WATCH-MAKER & JEWELER.
TILE Subscriber will attend to all kinds ot
(2~/vU wateli work, repairing, &e. He is prepar
eAithaa ed to mend and repair Jewelry', and pledges
himself to he faithful in the oxeeutiou of all jobs
left in Ins hands. Terms, cash. Office next door
below Slade’s Corner. JOEL BRANHAM, Jr.
May 16, 1854.
JYew Family Flour
Lr£>!a sjiiaia *
AT THE EATONTOK FACTOIIY
MILL,
OE THE STORE OF ADA HS a- BE O TJTEES.
PRICE 810 per BARREL, CASH.
Sept. 2, 1854. [tf] E. N. MACON, Ag’t,
NOTICE.
rpwc Months after date application will he made
JL to the Court of Ordinary of Ihitninn County for
leave to soli the land and part of the negroes’belqng
ing to tho estate of John Ledbetter, deceased.
MARY F. LEDBETTER, Admr’x.
JAMES N. LINCII, Adrn’r.
Sept.. 2, 1654.
Gt EORGIA, Putnam County.
T SAMUEL UEARSUN of the 811 dist., G. M.,
toils before me as an estrav, taken up m>nn the
freehold of him the .said Samuel Pearson, in aaid
county and district, n sorrel mare ahout threo .or
foVtr yyars.of .age., appruisej, by David Moore and
Green \\ iggms, freeholders of .Bitfol eouutv'ttnd dis
trict to be wurth Hiirty-five dollars.
Given under mv lunul auJ. offteiaisignature litis
August 20th, 185-1. PETER MetIENRY, .1. p. .
Sepitimber 2, 1854—ts
| I AS returned to Liuonton, and lvnews the ten,-
JL JL derof his professional'services to the citizens
of L:\tonton mi l Puthipn eo'ffnty. lie is permanent- I
ly located in this place, ’ i
kngyat 24, 185 L It ‘
PROSPECT US
OF THE
INDEPENDENT PRESS.
INDEPENDENT PRESS is published
* weekly in Eatonton, Ga.j at tlie price of $2,00
per annum, invariably in adcancc. ....
As its name indJcatos, it is entirely independent,
being governed alone by .such rules as decency and .
good morals impose upon every press. Its politics
are Democratic—of tho school of Jefferson, Madi
son and Jacksonbut it Will publish all articles
whether they agree with its own views or npt, "pro
vided they are brief, well written and free from
personality.
Its editor is not governed by party or other shack
les, but speaks out whatever ho thinks on any and’
all subjects whatever, 11 without, fear, favor or affec
tion.” ' " . , . '
All communications must bo directed, post-paip,
to the undersigned, editor of the Independent Pres*
J. A. TURNER.
Eatonton, Ga., July Ist, ISSL
S3F“ Those of our exchanges who are willing to
extend us a courtesy, would oblige us by giving
the above a few insertions.
£{je fiikjmtknl xptt,
Published every Saturday Morning.
I r 3Br , JBE3 KiE, ?*«»«»
TWO DOLLARS per annum; —iy advance to all
not residing in tlie County.
■Rates of Advertising. --Legal advertisement*
inserted on the'following terms:
Letters of Citation, $2 76
Notice to Debtors and Creditors, 3 00
Application for leave to sell land or negroes, 400
Sale of Personal Property; by Executors,
Administrators or Guardians, per square, 1 60
Sale, of Lands or Negroes, by same, “ 3 50
Application for .Fetters of Dismission, 4 50
Yearly Advertisements— Professional and
business cards, measuring twelve lines or less, v*H»
be inserted at Twelve Dollars.
Other Advertisements will bo charged $1
for every twelve lines or less, for first insertion, and
50 cts.for every weekly continuance.
Advertisements, not having the number of in
sertions marked upon them, will be published till
forbid, and cliurged accordingly
Job Printing of every kind ext-vuted with neat*
ness and despatch on reasonable terms.
proft.b.Moirdl fc liiuiiiu'ss Curts.
RI( IIA HI) T. DAVIS"
EATONTON, GA.
OFFICE OVEii VAX MATER’S STORE.
RESIDENT DENTIST,
EATONTON, ga.
' May 16, 1574.
s. W. BRYAN,
BOTANIC PHYSICIAN,
EATONTON, GA.
OFFICE up stairs, adjoining tlie Pruning
where he may be found during tlie dav, and at
night at the residence of W. A. Duvfe, unless pro
fessionally absent. All calls for medicines or atten
tion promptly attended to.
Reference TRY 111M_
May 30th, 1854. 4ly
W. A. DAMN,
dalljolcsulf aui) ’Tvttail OSvotrr:
Sells Country Produce on Commission:
East corner Jefferson St., Eatonton, Ga.
Af-'.l 1«, lsr-t. , v ...
(’. L. CARTER,
FANCY CONFECTIONER,
No. I,Carter & Harvey's Range,
April 23, 1851. Eatonton, Ga.
~T S. DUSENBURY,
TvMSMSONiMREJE T.3SEOR
\\T F warrant to please all who wish the latest
V \ style ol dress. Shop .Up stairs, adjoining tli*
Printing Office.
April 13, 1854. -Ay
ADAMS & BROTHERS,"’
s:,iTONTOtY, ft./.,
INVITE the attention of the citizens of Putnam
and the adjoining counties,.to their large stock of
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
confident that they etui p’eiise them in stylo, quality
and prices.
Special attention will be given to all orders.—
Cash paying customers will find it decidedly to their
interest to give its a call.
April 18, 1854.
M WPMtWBm
tITE would inform our friends of Putnam county
W that we have opened tlie largest assortment
of ready-made 'clothing for Spring and Summer that
lias ever been in the Eatonton market, which wo
will sell upon reasonable'terms. We have more of
tho same.good bargains we always sell our custom
ers. Cull and examine our stock in the Temperance
Hall. COXE & DENNIS.
April, IS, 15.54.-ts.
C. I). PEARSON, & CO.,
■A lTOtltD Call tho attention of the public gen-
VV ' orally ' to' their- large stock of Dry Goods,
Fancy aiul Domestic,- Groceries, ('rockery, Hard
ware,' &c.: Their Goods are all new, having
been recently selected with great care in tho
Nevy York mid Philadelphia markets. They Hatter
themselves they can give their customers as good
bargains as can be 'bought, in middle Georgia. Al
so, call and examine oar stock of ready-hfaac Cloth- .
ing. Wo will endea- your to tit all in garments and
in prices. , ,
DAVIS & WA MvKR
EAToNTONjJGA.
DEALERS ill Groceries. Twßcco, Cigars, Snulf,
Shoes, Hats, Drugs, l’ateut Medicines, Hard,
Hollow and Wood ware, Cutter. Powder and Shot,
Candles, Soups, Crockery, Ftp Liquors and Vinca,
and various other articles. Jml and examine before
purchasing elsewhere. ISagpiins can be had.
April IS, 1864:. JB&.
iiotsE Minting,
hi iln lira itches,
EXECUTED I*ItuMPTI«dpi,ND WITH DESPATCH.
MIIAYIFG a nipper of hands in connection
with me, 1 nmßepared to do jobs not only
in Futr out in the afjuiningeoanties. Any com
mnnieation lVom libra® wilKi'each me through the
Post Cilice hero’. luiijEpjsQ [.prepared to execute pa
pering with neatness, «|ongpodterms.
April, 18, 1854. fEFFKIiSOA' AY RIGHT.
BEUNSWICiraA,
TT TlLL'■give their attention to of law
W iu the counties.of Chatham,
ti'sh, Glymi, Wayne and Camden, of me
Circuit •.' Lowndes, Clinch, Ware, Chantoij ujKAp,
tiling of the Southern circuit; and also, .»S|aau
Uuva,!,' and St. Jojni’s comities, Florida. JL
Tims. T. -Long. | Tnd|.i*>V . JBObb. tk
'May, V, 1.864 . _ °" U P
r^' ; OR~SALE.. •
A Desirable Dot in the town of. L.doi&n, ly
iiAilij. ing on the street., leading_ to. Mudisfn, and
containing six acres. Said Lot is in a jiretly Aart of
town, with a fine natural growth, which mikes it
peculiarly desirable to any one wishing to imjljcyo
a place. 'lt luis nil. lhe v neee»sary out house* i»
unori it. Any one wishing to liny, will Apply earhylb
Eaton'-on.'July feNfa, lft* jVt.)i T ,l