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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. JOHN P. JEWETT &, CO., PUBLISHERS, BOSTON. Sept. 23, 1854. 4t JSH£.«SLB> TSfST zSLjarJS,®® Ns.jac® By Rev. Da. CcMMtNa, ol'Lon.loa. American will you read this masterly: exposure of TIIE .MYSTERIES OF ROME f Price, £I.OO. JOH2T P. JEWETT & Cos., 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. JOHN P. oEWETT & COMPANY, 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