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Georgia Directories   The Southern Business Directory and General Commercial Advertiser. Vol. 1, Publ 1854. STATE OF GEORGIA. The State of Georgia has 22,821,379 acres of land; improved 6,378,470 acres; unimproved 10,442,900 acres. Average number of Cotton Bules per annum, 499,091; Bushels of Corn, 30.080.099; Bushels of Wheat, 188,534; Bushels Sweet Potatoes, 6,980,428; Whole population 906,185; Number of Ministers of the Gospel, 715; Number of Attorneys at Law, 711; Number of Physicians, 1,295; Number of Merchants, 2,424. Her progress in Railroad, Manufacturing, Agricultural and other improvements, outstrips any other State in the South. Her liberal policy in fostering and aiding schemes of internal improvement, instead of depleting has repleted her treasury. Her Bonds command a handsome premium, the interest upon which she offers to pay six months in advance. A large portion of her lands is poor, but careful culture manuring, &c, they are growing rich and well repay the husbandman's toil. Her mineral wealth alone, when fully developed, will make her rich. She has over 1000 miles of Railroad now completed, which pays well, but which will be doubly valuable when her magnificent schemes now in rapid progress, shall be completed. Savannah is her principal commercial city, has now a population of about 25,000. Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Atlanta are beautiful and growing cities, the first has a population of 15,000 and the three latter about 8000 each. The returns from the Counties of Georgia for this work have been more full and promptly made than those from any other State. A copy of this work, gratis, sent to Clerks of the Superior Court in each County, will exhibit our plan and the objects of it, so that there will be less delay and more fullness and satisfaction in the next returns. Appling County The following are the Merchants: Holmesville – Higgs, W. Stafford’s Ferry – Middleton, S. S. Baldwin county MILLEDGEVILLE has a pleasant situation, at the head of steamboat navigation on Oconee river, 300 miles from the sea, and 648 miles from Washington.  The city is built on elevated and somewhat uneven ground.  It is the capital of Georgia, and is laid out with broad streets and pleasant squares.  The state house is a fine edifice of Gothic architecture, surmounted by a cupola, and containing in its halls portraits of General Oglethorpe and other eminent men of early times.  Among the other prominent builds, are banks, a market house, governor’s house, state arsenal and churches.  A bridge extends to the west bank of the river. The population in 1810 was 1,256; in 1820, ____; in 1830, 1,599; in 1840, 2,095; and in 1850, _____. The present population is about 3000.  It is connected with the Central Railroad at Gorden, a distance of about twenty miles.  The principal trade of the county (Baldwin) is done here. The following are the general merchants: Barnett, W.; Bachelder & Frank; Beecher & Fair; Beall, J.; Case, Foot & Co; Duncan, J.; Edwards, D. M.; Miller, J.; Mott & Ware; Newell, J.; O’Brien, M.; Robinson, W. G. & Co; Randolph, A. W.; Stetson, D. B.; Stoddard, Russell & co; Treanor, J.; Wright, C. H.; Wadyfelder, E. & Co. Milledgeville Manufacturing Company, 3, 300 Spindles, 700 Looms, manufactures Shirtings, Osnaburgs, Stripes and Course Yarns. D. A. Jewell, Agent. Advertisements C. W. Wright – Grocer Choice & Megrath – Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods and Clothing, New Brick Block, corner Wayne and Green Streets, Milledgeville, Ga. L. F. Choice, N. A. Megrath. Bibb County MACON, Bibb County, is a young and healthy and growing city, on the West Bank of the ockmulgee River at the head of the Steam Boat Navigation.  It has a population of about 8000.  Four Churches, several High Schools, Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges, Sons of Temperance Hall, two Banks and several Bank Agencies, Insurance Agencies, &c.  It is connected by the Central Rail Road and its branches with Savannah, Augusta, Charleston and the North, by the South Western Rail Road with Columbus and Oglethorpe, and by the Macon and Western Rail Road with the Atlanta and the cities of the West.  Its streets are wide and many of its buildings creditable for any city. A survey has been made by a competent Engineer from the head of the Falls of the River, ten miles above the city, showing that the opening of a Canal would bring water power to the city sufficient to run any amount of machinery.  This done, Macon will become a manufacturing city.  There is now a respectable manufacturing interest growing up here. The Macon Building Loan Association and the Bibb County Loan Association, lately set forward by our friend Wm. S. Williford, Esq., Secretary and Treasurer of both, are now in successful operation.  The streets, churches and public buildings are lighted with gas. There is a heavy grocery, produce and cotton trade done here.  Other branches of trade, such as Dry Goods, Hats, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Glass and China, Drugs, &c., &c., are growing rapidly as may be seen by the Cards inserted. There are two principal Hotels now in full blast and doing a large business – The Lanier House and the Floyd House.  See their Cards.  Having enjoyed the excellent hospitalities of both these Hotels, we are cordial in recommending them. Advertisements See the Card of the Wesleyan Female College. This Institution, under the paternity of the Georgia Conference of the M. E. Church South, will bear favorable comparison with any South or North.  The College Edifice is large and beautiful, well lighted with gas, supplied with apparatus and furniture of every description, suited to such an Institution. The boarding department is provided with every convenience for health and comfort, with capacity to accommodate eighty pupils.  The beauty and healthfulness of the location, the ability of the Professors and Board of Teachers, together with its accessibility by Railroads to the wealthy Districts of the South, cannot admit a doubt of its success. The Bibb County Female Academy, under the supervision of Rev. Mr. Wood, A. M., is well endowed and sustained as a preparatory department to the College. The Bibb County Male Academy, under the Presidency of Rev. Mr. Miller, A.M., is also endowed and well sustained.  These Institutions speak well for the wealth, intelligence and moral tone of Macon and South Western Georgia. See the Card of Harnden’s Express. The well arranged offices and prompt attention of the Agents and Proprietors, is an object of great interest and convenience of shippers and those who transmit money and valuable articles.  These Expresses guarantee both safety and the greatest dispatch to all who put business into their hands.  Our acquaintance and business done by them have both been agreeable and satisfactory. The Central Railroad from Savannah to Macon and the Augusta and Waynesboro’ Road, (now a branch of the Central) are in good order and paying a fair percentage to the Company.  So of the South Western Railroad from Macon to Columbus, and the road deverging from it at Fort Valley to Oglethorpe and soon to be completed to Americus. The Macon and Western Rail Road to Atlanta and those connecting with the Georgia Road from Augusta, the State Road from Atlanta to Chattanooga and thence to Nashville, by the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, the Atlanta and Lagrange Road completed to Montgomery, Ala., all pay well and contribute largely to build up the Agricultural, Manufacturing and commercial wealth of Macon and the States and cities united by them. These Roads have able and accommodating Presidents, Superintendents and Conductors. The Lanier House, by Messrs. Logan and Meara, has, as we think deservedly, the reputation of a first rate Hotel.  The Proprietors both have that peculiar gift so essential to the success of Hotel keepers, (politeness).  Hence we suppose in part at least the politeness of the servants. The bed chambers are large, well ventilated and furnished in a style of neatness and comfort.  The traveler cannot but have observed what an improvement there is in Hotel keeping within the last few years.  It is said that the Lanier House is equal to any Southern Hotel.  It is equal to any of its size in the interior.  We ask the co-operation of city and country to aid these gentlemen in keeping up this establishment by giving them a liberal patronage. Macon Manufacturing Company – John J. Gresham, Presidnet; Wm. S. Holt, General Agent – This Establishment went into operation in 1851, and is driven by Steam power alone, with an upright Engine of 100 horse power, 5000 Spindles, 129 Looms, and 115 operatives.  Consumption 675,000 pounds Cotton per annum.  Production 1,500,000 yards 4-4 Sheetings per annum.  Capital stock $145,000, yielding semi-annual dividends of 5 per cent on the Capital Stock. As an evidence of the good management of this Establishment, when it went into operation it had an indebtedness of about $56,000, which is now wholly liquidated, and the Company has a surplus on hand of $33,000 We give this notice of facts to show that with the proper skill and management, manufacturing can be carried on successfully in the South.  We give it too, unsolicited by the Agent or Company, who have got along without even an advertisement.  The secret of their great success is that they do all their business upon the cash system. We are much pleased with the order, cleanliness and healthfulness of this Establishment, and especially that the operatives are all Southern girls. FINDLAYS IRON WORKS, Macon, Ga., near the Macon and Western Railroad Depot – Mr. Findlay kindly showed us through his large Establishment, which extends on two streets about 600 feet, including Steam Engine, boiler, Iron Foundry, Brass Foundry, Pattern, Blacksmith Shops and Offices. A large well supplies water by machinery to every department of the works.  From 60-70 hands are employed in the different departments.  It is well worth the time of the business men to visit these works.  In capacity, adaptedness of machinery and skillful management, it is not surpassed by an Establishment in the South. Ross & Brothers showed us through their large Wholesale Grocery and Dry Goods Establishment in Cotton Avenue, to which we would respectfully invite the attention of country merchants. The sales of this house reach the moderate sum of $400,000 per annum.  They keep everything and barter for everything.  Such a house is an object of interest both to city and country.  Their extensive reputation and not less extensive success, must result from the prompt and liberal plan of conducting their business.  Success to them. Wood, Bradley & Co., showed us through their large Steam Furniture Factory, which we commend to the South as having the capacity to supply them with fancy and plain work at short notice and on the best of terms. We invite attention to the card of the Redding House, This house has recently been completely renovated and fitted up in a better style than ever before.  It has eighty rooms, many of which are large and fitted up specially for families.  It has capacity to entertain two hundred and fifty persons comfortably, and in cool weather three hundred. The late gentlemanly proprietor seems determined to spare neither labor nor expense to make his house equal with any Hotel of its size in the South.   Having shared the kind hospitalities of this house, we ask for it, as it now enjoys a brilliant success. Being courteously entertained at the Franklin House, kept by our personal friend, M. Stubblefield, late from Tennessee, we must call attention to his well kept House and his well kept Livery and Sale Stables. We had the pleasure of looking through the large Fire Proof Ware House of Messrs. Patten, Collins & Co.  For the storage of Cotton, Corn, Bacon and Produce of all kinds, this s one of the best in any Southern city, and to our friends in Tennessee, Alabama and elsewhere, we can say from the most satisfactory reference, no house is considered more safe and accommodating.  They have a large house in Savannah under the style of Patton, Hutton & co. HARDEMAN & SPARKS – See their card.  Looking through their large Fire Proof Ware House, which covers one acre of ground, with a shed of 42 feet, we were pleased to see the business done and the capacity to do business in this Establishment.  These gentlemen have a well deserved reputation for business integrity, promptness and accommodation.   Success to them. See the card of Messrs. McCallie & Jones, General Commission Merchants, late from Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The well established reputation of this house in Tennessee for integrity and promptness, needs no recommendation from us.  Yet being old and personal friends, we must say to our many readers that any business confided to them will be perfectly safe and receive prompt attention on satisfactory terms. Knight’s Steam Sash and Blind Factory is worth seeing.  It is an acquisition to the city and creditable to the proprietor.  He is prepared to turn out any amount of work, which he warrants to give satisfaction.  His printed rates of charges are moderate and will not be departed from.  Orders will therefore be filled to satisfaction. If you would have a beautiful monument to mark the place of loved ones departed, call or make your orders of James B. Artope, Importer and manufacturer of fine Italian and American  Marble.  Also, every style of fancy and plain work.   We saw the draughts and specimens of this establishment which we have not seen surpassed in any South or West.  His yard is near Hardsman & Sparks Ware House, Third Street. LIGHTFOOT, FLANDERS & CO., Commission Merchants and Dealers in Staple Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery, Saddlery, Drugs, &c., East Macon – This house has been established about thirty years and has done a large, safe and growing trade all this time.  The sales in this house reach over $100,000 per annum. We take pleasure in recommending them to the attention of our many readers.  We give this notice without solicitation of the parties.  There are three or four other stores here, and a population of about 300.  J. A. Nelson does a heavy trade here and has a valuable reputation for integrity and promptness. The 26th term of the Georgia Episcopal Institution will commence on the 12th of October, 1854, and close the 12th of July 1855. This Institution is situated in Monroe County, Georgia, about seventeen miles west of the city of Macon, in a remarkably healthy region of country, and apart from all influences, that can interfere with the quiet and uninterrupted prosecution of its studies and pursuits.  It is located upon a farm of several hundred acres, the property of the Institute affording grounds for the amusement and exercise of the Pupils, free from all intrusion and annoyance. This Institute is provided with ample accommodations for eighty pupils, with their teachers, matrons, &c. This school stands deservedly high in the confidence of the Southern people.  Why send your daughters to the North when you can enjoy equal facilities for a thorough education in your own mild and balmy South. See the card of Mr. B. A. Wise.  This house has a fine stock of every thing in their line, and has deservedly a high reputation for punctuality and integrity.  Success to them. BANKS AND BANK AGENCIES – Manufacturers Bank of Macon, E. Alexander, President; P. M. Judson, Cashier.  Agency Mechanics Bank of Augusta, N.C. Munroe, Agent.  Agency Marine and Fire Insurance Bank, J. C. Plant, Agent.  Agency State Bank, J. H. R. Washington, Agent.  Agency Bank of Savannah, Isaac Scott, Agent.  Agency Planters Bank, C. F. Smith, Agent. INSURANCE OFFICES – Southern Mutual Insurance Co., B. S. Lanier, Agent. Hartford Insurance Co., C. J. Johnston & co Agents.  Home Insurance Co. C. Campbell, Agent. Savannah Mutual, E. B. Wee, Agent.  Hartford Protection Insurance Co., E. Day & co., Agent. Aetna Insurance Co., Hartford, James Rae, Agent.  New York Life Insurance co., W. S. Williford, P. M. Judson, Agents.  Franklin Marine and Fire Insurance co., R. D. Phillips, Agent. MANUFACTURERS – Macon Manufacturing Co (Cotton) W. S. Holt, Sec. & Treas.  Variety Works, (Wood) Ross & Massey IRON AND BRASS FOUNDARIES – Robt. Findlay; Nisbet & Levy. Griswold Cotton Gin Manufactory, near Macon, turns out 100 Gins per year: Samuel Griswold, Proprietor. WAREHOUSES – Fire Proof – Hardeman & Sparks, T. A. Harris, Field & Harris, Patten & Collins. The Wesleyan Female College is located at Macon, and is under the supervision of the Georgia conference of the Methodist Church’ Prof. O. L. Smith is President of the College. The Georgia Episcopal Institute and Christ College, a Female School of high reputation, is located at Montpelier Springs, in Monroe County, 17 miles west of Macon.  The business of the Institute is conducted at Macon.  The Bishop of the Diocese is  Visitor and formerly resided at the Institute.  Miss Martha M. Buell is Principal; Mr. W. S. Williford, of Macon, is Sec. and Treas. The following is a list of Merchants, &c, in  Macon: DRY GOODS – Bostick & Johns; Grossmeyer and Bro; Parker, W. W.; Ross, G. W. & Co DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES – Ayers, A; Brantley, T. W.; Bard, E.; Caroes & Johnson; Lightfoot and Flanders. GROCERS – Cherry, J. H. & Co; Campbell, C.; Cater & Griffin; Carhart & Robb; Danvour, J. H.; Ross, J. B. & Co; Ellis, C. A. & Son; Graybill, J. S.; Rogers, G. T. BOOKS – Boardman, J. M. WATCHES AND  JEWELRY – Barnes, M. D.; Day, S. B.; Johnston, E. J. & Co FANCY GOODS – Bulkley, E. C. HARDWARE- Brag, Carhart & co; Weed, E. B. MERCHANT TAILOR – Baird, C. H. HATS AND CAPS – Belden & Co MILLINERY – Dancour, Mrs. CLOTHING – Fitch, H. & co; Jones, A. S. & co; Saulsbury, E. & Co. BOOTS AND SHOES – Ferry, W. B. & co; Freeman & Roberts; Mix & Ruthard CARRIAGES – Babcock, J. W.; DeLoach, J. & Co SADDLES AND HARNESS – Mix, W. T. & Co; Smith & Davis DRUGS – Ellis, J. H. & W. S.; Little, L.; Strohecker, E. L.; Thompson, M. S.; Payne, G. GUNS &c – Hodgkins, D. C. & Son COMMISSION MERCHANTS – Curd, R.; Hodge, J. S.; Allen & Dunlap AUCTIONEER – Cain, Jesse FURNITURE- Wood, Bradley & Co CROCKERY – McEvoy, R. P. JOB PRINTER – Griffin, B. F. FRANKLIN HOUSE, Mulberry Street, Macon, Ga., M. Stubblefield, Proprietor.  Keeps also a large livery, exchange and sale stable, good lots connected.   The proprietor has made arrangements with Mr. D. Young, of Tennessee, to supply him with any number of mules that may be wanted.  Planters and Wagoners will do well to call before buying elsewhere. ROSS & BROTHERS – Wholesale Grocery and Dry Goods Merchants, Cotton Avenue, Macon, Ga.  Keep constantly on hand large and splendid stocks of everything in the Grocery, Produce and Dry Goods line; which they sell very low for Cash or Barter, for any kind of marketable trade, or on reasonable credit to punctual Dealers and Good Paper.  Their extensive experience and flattering success in business, together with their full and seasonable stocks, will justify them in reassuring their extensive country custom, that no Northern or Southern market can supply them on better terms. Thankful for the very liberal patronage extended to them, they respectfully solicit all country and retail merchants to call and examine their styles of goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere. They keep also in the same Avenue, on the opposite side, a fine stock of Staple and Fancy Goods for the retail city and country trade. WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE, at Macon, Ga.  Founded A. D. 1838.  The property of the Georgia Annual Conference. Rev. O. L. Smith, A. M., President, and Prof. Moral Philosophy and Belles letters Rev. J. M. Bonnell, A. M. Prof. Natural Science Rev. C. W. Smith, A. M. Prof. Mathematics Rev. G. H. Hancock, A. M. Prof. English and Latin Literature Mons. A. Reinhart, Prof. Modern Languages and Instructor in  Drawing and painting Mons. P. G. Guttenderger, Prof. Music Mrs. S. H. Hancock, Assistant in Literary Department Madame Reinhart, Instructress in Ornamental Departmanet Miss Francesca R. Guttenburger, Assistant in Music Mr. R. B. Clayton and lady, Stewards Department. The Collegiate year commences on the First Monday in October and ends with the Annual Commencement on the Thursday following the second Monday in July. Two hundred dollars will cover the expenses of a pupil boarding in the institution who pursues only the regular Collegiate course, which embraces Latin and French.  No extra charges are made except for Instrumental Music, Embroidery, Wax Work, Drawing and Painting. GEORGIA EPISCOPAL INSITUTE, Montpelier, Monroe county.  Board of Trustees: Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott, Jr. – Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia, and Chairman, Ex officio of the board of trustees. Hon. J. McP. Berrien R. Habersham, Esq. Wm. P. Hunter, Esq. James Potter, Esq. Dr. Wm. H. Cuyler Savannah N. C. Munroe, Esq. L. N. Whittle, Esq. S. T. Bailey, Esq. Macon, Ga. Daniel Griffin, Esq – Columbus, Ga. E. F. Campbell, Esq – Augusta, Ga. James Hamilton Couper, Esq – Hopeton, Glynn Co. The Twenty Sixth term of this Insitution will commence on the 13th October 1854 and close on the 12th July, 1855, under the Superintedence of Miss Martha M. Buell, assisted by superior and competent teachers in every department. W. S. Williford, Secretary, Macon Ga. Hardware Schofields Iron and Brass Foundry on the Southwestern Railroad, Near the Depot.  This new establishment is in successful operation, has the best of workmen, and is prepared to fill with promptness and satisfaction, all orders.  Schofield & Brother. Miscellaneous Land Agency – The subscriber will attend promptly to the purchase and sale of Georgia Lands. A. G. Butts, Macon, Ga. New York Life Insurance Company, Morris Frankein, President. P. Furman, Actuary. Captial over $600,00. A. G. Butts, Agent Merchant Flouring Mills – Twenty three miles S. W. of Macon, on the South Western R.R.  These water power Mills are not surpassed in the manufacture of Fine Flour by any Mills in the South.  D. W. Parr, Proprietor Leonard Little, Wholesale and Retail Druggist.   And Dealer in Oils, Paints, Varnishes, Glassware, Perfumery, Fancy Articles – Garden and Field Seeds, Burning Fluid, Instruments, Pure Drugs and Medicines.  Sign of the Large Red Mortar, cotton Avenue, Macon and Barnesville, Ga. E. Fitzgerald, M.D. – C. B. Nottingham, M.D. – Fitzgerald and Nottingham Wholesale and retail Druggists, Corner Cherry and Second Streets, Macon, Ga. George Payne, Wholesale and retail Druggist and Apothecary, Macon, Ga. R. P. McEvoy, Macon Ga., Dealer in China, Glass and Crockery and Glassware, Also Silver Plated ware. Mrs. E. B. Kennedy, Millinery and Fancy Store, No 12 Cotton Avenue, Macon, Ga. This Establishment keeps constantly on hand a full stock of all the late styles of Bonnets, Caps. Ribbons, Laces, Flowers, Head Dresses and Dress Trimmings.  Also Dress Making in the latest and most fashionable styles.  Orders from the Country filled promptly and warranted to give satisfaction. James B. Artopes Marble works, Macon Ga. Wood, Bradley & co – Manufacturers of and Dealers in Furniture, Chairs, Feathers, Mattresses, Window Shades, Gilt Cornlees, Paper Hangings, &c., next to the Lanier  House, Macon, Ga. Wm. Bone, Butcher, And general dealer in Meats, &c. Macon, Ga. Mason & Dibble, Livery Exchange and Sale Stables.  City Omnibus Lines.  Horses and all sorts of vehicles to hire.  East of the Lanier House, Macon, Ga. Mix & Kirtland, Dealers in Boots and Shoes, Leather, Lasts, Shoe legs, and Shoe findings.  Macon, Ga., No. 3 Cotton Avenue, opposite the Washington Hall. Albert Mix – Erastus Kirkland Books & Music J. J. & S. P. Richards – Booksellers and Stationers, and dealers in Music and Musical Instruments, Paper Hangings, Fine Cutlery, Gold Pens and Fancy Articles. No 11 Cotton Avenue, Macon, Ga. Joseph M. Boardman, Washington Hall Building, Second Street, Macon Ga. Law, Medical, School and Miscellaneous Books, Blank Books, Stationary, Drawing Materials, Paper Hangings, &c. Banks Agency Marine Bank of Georgia at Macon, J.C. Plant Agent Agency Mechanics Bank of Augusta,  at Macon, N. C. Munroe, Agent Merchants Bank of  Macon, Isaac Scoot, President, Edwd J. Starr, Cashier Newspapers Georgia Journal & Messenger, Volume 32d. James T. Nesbit and Simri Rose, Editors and Proprietors.  Terms: The Georgia Journal and Messenger is published every Wednesday morning in the city of Macon, at the following rates: If paid strictly in advance, per year, $2.50, if not paid in advance, $3.00.  Advertisements inserted at the usual rate. The Georgia Citizen L.F. W. Andrews, Editor and Proprietor.  Terms:  Weekly, per annum, $2.50 always in advance. Attorneys at Law R. & E. D. Tracey – Attornies and Counsellers at Law, Macon Ga. Will practice in the Courts of Central and South Western Georgia, and attend to Collections in any part of the State, by special agreement. Wm. K. DeGraffenried, Attorney at law, Macon Ga. Jewelry E. J. Johnston & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, Guns, Cutlery, Military Fancy Goods, Gas Fixtures, Daguereotype Stock, &c. Mulberry St. Fronting Cotton Avenue, Macon Ga. E. J. Johnston – Geo. S. Ober Burke County WAYNESBORO (the County town) has a population of 5,118 and the following general merchants: Burns & Aikan; Blount, T. H. & E. H.; Gray & Buford; Goodwin, S.; Kirkland, A.C.; Roberts, J.; southall, R.; Schwartz, B. & Co. Miller P.O. – Perkins. B. L. & Co. Alexandria, P.O. – Dissery & Lassiter; Osgood & Shumake; mcBean; Braves, J. A. Midville P.O. – Griffin, J. Birdsville P.O. – Jones, H. P. Sardis P.O. – Boyt, A. Old Church P.O. – Douglas, T.; Joys Mills P O – Chandler, W. Richess P. O. – Hurst, G. W. Baker County NEWTON (the county seat) has a population of 4,351, and the following general merchants: Boggs, J.; Cox, T. J. Wight and Scollay. Albany – Collier, Beers & Co; Davies, J. C.; Durham & Bason; Dustan & Huntington; Green, J. J.; Harrison & Roberts, Horn, H. & Co; Rust, T. G. & Co.; Rawson & Moreman; Richardson, E.; Swinney, A. J. ; Smith & Long; Sims Y Cheever; Sessions & Thompson; Welch, Sherman & Co Watts Mills – Dudley, J. D. Jordan’s Mills – Hester, N. Concord – Cox & Moulder; Hardin, J. S. Milford – Loftin, L.; Richards, Stevens & Bro. Butts County JACKSON (the county town) has a population of 3,680, and the following general merchants: Hunt, W. B.; Little, J.C.; Swann & Glass; Thompson, J. M.; Willingham, W. Indian Springs P.O. – Collier, W. B.; Mickleberry & Mobley; Newton & Young, Reeves, J. M. Worthville P.O. – Bryan, J.; Stodgill, W. F. Iron Springs P.O. – Giles, T. J. Bullock County Population total 3,933, Amount of taxable property $1,482,183. Churches, all 15. Merhcants – Fletcher & Tronton CLARK COUNTY This County has a total Population of 12,000. There are 26 Churches, and the whole amount of Taxable Property is $5,655,915. Athens – Athens is a healthy, pleasant, growing town in the county of Clark, with a population of about 4000. It is the terminus of an arm of the Georgia Railroad, forty miles from Union Point, where it joins the Main Road. It commands a heavy trade from the surrounding country, and promises soon to become a city of considerable importance. It has four fine Churches, well sustained, and two African Churches. The Georgia State University is located here, with an endowment by the State. It has also recently received a liberal endowment of $20,000 by Dr. William Terril, of Hancock County, for the special purposes of establishing a new Professorship for Agriculture – Alonzo Church, D.D., is President. This institution has an average of 150 students, which, with the growing wealth of the State, and the growing interest on the subject of education, ought soon to double its present number. A.M. Scudder has a flourishing Male School, which serves for a Preparatory Department of the University. The French and English High School for young ladies, by Mrs. Helen Coley, is well patronized. Grove Seminary for young ladies, by Miss Bingham, is also well sustained. The Principal, in each of these Schools, has flattering success, as from reputation they all deserve. Masonry, Odd Fellowship and the Temperance Organizations, all have a healthful and growing condition here. The intelligence, morality and commercial prosperity of Athens, will compare favorably with any town in the South. We call attention to the following Cards inserted in this work, as entitled to the fullest confidence. For integrity and promptness, they have a desirable reputation.             Athens Manufacturing Company, (Cotton Goods) J.S. Linton, Agent.             Princeton Factory, (Cotton Goods) A.P. Dearing, Agent.             Pioneer Paper Manufactory, A. Chase, Agent.             Bobbin and Spoke Factory, P.A. Summey & Brother, Agents.             Tin and Copper Manufactory, P.A. Summey & Brother, Agents.             Oconee Machine Shop, E. Hancock, Agent.             Athens Steam Company and Foundry, R. Crane, Agent. The University of Georgia was chartered in 1785, with an original endowment of 40,000 acres of land. Franklin College, of the University of Georgia, located at Athens, chartered in 1801 – first commencement, 1804. No. Graduates, 769; No. Ministers, 90, Average number of Undergraduates, 150; No. volumes in College Library, 12,000; No. volumes in the Libraries of the Literary Society, 6000; Cost of College Buildings, $75,000; do. Philosophical Apparatus, $6000; do. Chemical Apparatus, from 2 to $8000; do. Cabinet, $2 to $3000; do. Botanic Garden, $3000; Amount of Vested Funds yielding 8 per cent, $100,000; do. Yielding 7 per cent, 20,000; do. Yielding 6 per cent, 20,000; Probable value of Town Lots, 10,000. Faculty – A. Church, D.D., President; James P. Waddell, A.M., Professor of Ancient Languages; John LeConte, M.D., Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry; Rev. Wm. T. Brantley, D.D., Professor of Belles Lettres and Oratory; Joseph LeConte, M.D., Professor of Natural History; Wm. L. Brown, A.M., Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy; Dan. Lee, M.D., Professor of Agriculture; and two Tutors. General Merchants – W. Baynor, Cobb & Crawford, Goodman & Newton, J.J. Huggins, Hill & Thomas, L. Lampkin, Lucas & Billups, Lyle, Comer & Hampton, J.R. & L.C. Mathews, Moore & Carlton, McWhorton &Erwin, Pitner & England, Pittard & Sansome, Summey & Brother, W.P. & J.C. Turner, T.H. Wilson & Brother. Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, & c. – Ferry & Co. Boots and Shoes – P. Burns, J.J. Bischoff, Handrup & Weil, N. Moot, W.T. Stark Dry Goods – W.M. Morton & Son Millinery – Miss M. Brewer, Mrs. Vanderleith Clothing – R.L. Bloomfield, E. Vanderleith, W.H.H. White, Wilson & Veal Groceries – T. Bishop & Son, D. Buessee, Grady & Nicholson, N. Holbrook, N.D. Judson, Kenny & Lee Drugs – C.W. & H.R.J. Long, Smith & Hill Carriages and Wagons – J.B. Burpee, Grove & Simpson, E.R. Hodgeson, J.A. Martin Harness – J.M. Royal, W.S. Weatherby Watches, Jewelry, & c. – Childs & Adams, Mandeville & Talmadge Booksellers – J.S. Peterson, W.N. White Book and Job Printers – Christy & Kelsea Tanneries – J. Kirkpatrick, Frammel & Merton Furniture – W.E. Dixon, Newton & Mitchell Princeton Cotton Factory, capital $60,000, A.P. Dearing, agent. P.O. Athens Athens Cotton Factory, capital $93,300, John S. Linton, agent, Athens Georgia Cotton Factory, capital $27,500, John White, proprietor. P.O. Athens Watkinsville Steam Leather Manufacturing Comp’y, capital $16,800, James C. Wilson, agent. P.O. Wilkinsville Iron and Brass Foundry, capital $18,000, Ross Crane, agent, Athens Athens Building and Loan Association, capital $60,000, John Crawford, president, Athens Life and Fire Insurance – Southern Mutual Insurance Company, Asbury Hall, president, Athens Branch of the Bank of the State of Georgia, at Athens, Henry Hall, jr. cashier Pioneer Paper Mill, Barber’s Creek, capital $30,000, Allen Chase, agent, Athens Watkinsville – Booth, Richardson & Co., Harris & Fodrell, F. Jackson, sundries. W.H. Ashford, merchant tailor. R. Dicken, B. Harris, G. Harper, grocers. J.W. Herrod, Langford & Turnell, carriages. Woodson & Saulter, tinners. T. Simonton, confectioner. Rockwell – J.H. Lowe, sundries Southern Banner, published at Athens University Magazine, do. Do. Schools – State University at Athens; County Academy, at Watkinsville; other schools in the county, say, 34 Corn and Wheat Mills – Wm. A. Carr’s, Athens; Watkinsville steam mill, Watkinsville; John White’s corn and wheat mill, Georgia factory; Malcom’s do. Do., Barber’s Creek; B. McKee’s, Porter’s creek; Wm. Dickens’, Call’s creek; John William’s; B. Bhrasher’s; J. Daniel’s, Barber’s creek; total 9 Saw Mills – John White’s, Watkinsville, saw mill; Malcolm’s, Elder’s Dickin’s, Jenning’s, Lees, Bhrasher’s, Johnson’s, total 10 ASA M. JACKSON Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Watkinsville, Clarke County, Georgia Practices in Clarke and the adjacent Counties. NEWTON HOUSE, B. King, Proprietor Athens, Ga. This house has about fifty rooms, well furnished, and many of them large enough for families. The proprietor assures the travelling public that no labor, expense or attention on his part shall be wanting to give the fullest satisfaction. “The kind hospitalities of the above house were tendered to us and enjoyed a few days; good eating and no bar : right sort – Editor FRANKLIN HOUSE, W.L. Mitchell, Proprietor This house has sixty rooms, many of them large enough for families, and is ranking such improvements and additions from time to time as to keep up with the progress of the age and give satisfaction. BOOKS, & C. J.S. PETERSON, Dealer in Books, Stationery and Fine Fancy Goods Receives subscriptions to Reviews, Magazines and Newspapers (Sign of the Mammoth Book) Athens, Ga. WM. N. WHITE, Dealer in Books, Stationery, Music and Fancy Goods Wholesale and Retail, at No. 2 College Avenue, Athens, Ga. Offers to the public the best selected stock of School, Classical, Law, Medical, Religious and Miscellaneous BOOKS in that region. Also, Paper, Ink, Blank Books, Paper Hangings, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Fine Cutlery, Vases, and articles for presents generally. Books not on hand obtained in two or three weeks. Orders from merchants, teachers, librarians, etc. promptly filled at a small advance on cost. T. BISHOP & SON, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Hardware & Staple Dry Goods No. 1 Broad street, Athens, Ga. Agents for Fairbank’s Scales MOORE & CARLTON, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Crockery and Hardware Broad street, Athens, Ga. P.A. SUMMEY & BRO., Have on hand a general assortment of Staple Dry Goods, Groceries and Hardware Which they will sell low for cash or barter. Call and examine. DRUGS C.W. & H.R.J. LONG, Wholesale and Retail Druggists Athens, Ga. Keep constantly on hand a large and well selected stock of Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dry Stuffs, Brushes, Window Glass, Putty, etc. Also, dealers in French, English and American Chemicals, Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery and Fancy Articles. Physicians, merchants and all others can depend upon their orders meeting prompt attention, upon the most accommodating terms. Their Goods will be warranted as represented. NOTICE The Subscribers is prepared to fill orders for all kinds of SPOKES for Carriages and Wagons. Also, at the same establishment we manufacture all kinds of BOBBINS, commonly used in our cotton factories. All done as good and as cheap as can be had from the North. Address P.A. SUMMEY & BRO. Athens, Ga. Who will attend to all orders and the shipping of the same ATHENS MANUFACTURING CO’Y, Cotton and Woolen Goods Dr. John S. Linton, Agent John Summersgill, Superintendent This Establishment runs 2376 Spindles, and 36 Looms, and about 80 hands are employed. Capital invested $92,000. The annual product of Shirtings, Oanaburgs, Lindseys, Stripes and Cotton Yarns, amounts to about $50,000 This Factory and the Merchant Mills, owned by the same Company, have water power enough to run double the amount E.R. HODGSON & BROTHERS, Carriage and Harness Manufactory Athens, Ga. Manufacture and keep constantly on hand Family Carriages, Buggies, Rockaways, Jersey Wagons, etc. etc. A.K. CHILDS & CO. Dealers in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Goods, Guns, Pistols, Pianos, Melodeons, and other Musical Instruments Repairing in all branches No. 3 Granite Row Athens, Ga. MANDEVILLE & TALMADGE, Athens, Ga. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Watches and Clocks, Silver and Plated Ware, Musical Instruments, etc. Also, a rich assortment of Jewelry of all kinds. SPECTACLES TO SUIT ALL AGES All of which the public are invited to examine. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Guns, Pistols, etc. repaired and warranted Corner of Broad Street and College Avenue, Athens, Ga. A.G. Mandeville         W.A. Talmadge THE SOUTHERN BANNER, Published Weekly By James A. Sledge, Editor and Proprietor Office upstairs, No. 7, Granite Row Terms – Two dollars per annum (strictly in advance) or $3 if delayed. Advertising on liberal terms. THE SOUTHERN WATCHMAN, Published Weekly By John H. Christy, Editor and Proprietor Terms of Subscription – Two dollars per annum, if paid strictly in advance; otherwise, three dollars will be charged. In order that the price of the paper may not be in the way of a large circulation, Clubs will be supplied at the following low rates: Six copies for $10; Ten copies for $15 At these low rates, the cash must accompany the order Advertising on liberal terms BROWNING & DURHAM, Livery, Exchange and Sale Stables Keep for sale Horses and Mules; also, Vehicles of all kinds to hire. Run stages to the Madison Springs and elsewhere, all on accommodating terms. Athens, Ga. COBB COUNTY Population, total, 13, 843; taxable property, ______________; churches, 12, value $22,950. Marietta – county seat of Cobb, is a high, healthy and pleasant town, population about 3000; five churches, and Masonic, I.O. Odd Fellows, and Knights of Jereco Lodges. The Georgia Military Institute, president Brumby at its head, is in a flourishing condition, and promises well for the State. There are also several private schools. Dry Goods Merchants – W.P. & D.M. Young, E.A. Dobbs, Johnson & Strickland, A. Cook, J.J. Northeut, Welch & York, N.B. Green Grocer Merchants – Young & Bostic, O.C. Bostic, G.W. Flourney, S.C. House & Son, R. Denmead, R. Baber, Wills & Heath Druggists – Wm. Root, Dr. G. Tennant Shoe Dealer – Benj. Green Manufactories – Roswell Factory, by B. King & Co., 5000 spindles and looms for cotton fabrics, B. King, agent. Post Office, Lebanon. Reedsville Factory, about 400 spindles weaving cotton fabrics, Gold agent, Reedsville. Paper Factory, by Tandy, Walker & Co., Marietta. John H. Glover’s Steam Tannery, near Marietta, one of the largest establishments in the State. McCelfresh & Winn’s Planeing and Furniture Factory, Marietta Clothing Merchants – W.J. Kiby, E.A. Kemp Books, etc. – J.G. Campbell Crockery and Hardware – David Simpson Tin Copper and Sheet Iron Factory, by Russell & Wadsworth Attorney at Law – Jas. E. Skelton, office court house Acworth P.O. – Smith Lemons, Stokeley & Autry, dry goods Powder Springs P.O. – Kizer, W.J. & M.P. Barnwell, Jas. M. & Co. Roswell P.O. – B. King & Co., Arnold Vaughn & Co., J.J. Stewart, dry goods Cigar Manufacturers – Jas. W. Murphy The Constitutional Union, published weekly, at Marietta, Ga., by R.M. Godman & Co., edited by R.M. Godman. Terms, $2 per annum. Auction and Commission Business! MILLS & HEETH, Have taken a large and commodious House, on the South-west corner of the Public Square, where they are prepared to receive consignments of all kinds of Merchandise, Dry Goods, Groceries, Grain, Bacon, Lard, & etc. And any, and every thing, which may be desired to be sold at Auction, or privately, on Commission All consignments shall be promptly disposed of according to instructions, and funds promptly remitted. E.R. Mills              M.D. Heeth Marietta, Ga. WILLIAM ROOT, Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Glass, & etc., Window Glass, nearly all sizes Paints, all colours, Dry and Ground in Oil Hardware, Nails, Hoes, Chains, Straw-Cutters, Ploughs, Corn-Shellers, etc.etc General Agent for all Popular Patent Medicines Marietta, Ga. CARROLL COUNTY Carrollton, the county seat, has a population of 8,252, and the following general Merchants – W.F. Brown, W.E. Curtis, Copeland & Crutcher, R.G. Garrison, J. Long & Son, J.F. Meader & Co., Mandeville & Stewart, W.P. Parker, Redwine and Powell, C. Rodaham, J.W. Wood & Co. Villarica – J.M. Bryant, Harris and Hargraves, Harrison & Russell, Little & Holland, Underwood & Mitchell. Laurel Hill – D.M. Bloodworth, A.S. Steed. Tallapooza – Goggans & Harrison. Pine Mountain – D. Bivins. COLUMBIA COUNTY Total population, 12,000; amount of taxable property $6,214,389; churches, all descriptions, 21; High schools, five, located as follows: Wrightsboro’, Thompson’s, Appling, Shilo, Dunn’s Chapel. Female schools, five, as follows: two at Thompson’s, one at Wrightsboro’, one at Mount Pleasant, and one near Snow Hill. There are four steam saw mills. The following are the merchants in the county. Appling: Gerald & Scott. Ewbank P.O.: Luke, Hames & Luke. Raysville: A.J. Candler, W.F. Orr. Wrightsboro: W.H. Scott, J.H. Scott, T.H. White. Thompsons’s: Stafford & Bacon, W.D. Wilson. Drury: Jno. Haness, S. Biggs. Saw Dust: Drane, Leonard & Carroll. Berzelia: H.D. Leitner, _________ Merry. Winfield: J.G. Marshall. CASS COUNTY Population, 15,000; Amount of taxable property, $4,000,000 Cassville – Seminary – Cassville Female College, W.A. Rogers, President. High School – Cassville Male School, S.N. Wilson, Principal. Dry Goods Merchants – George D. Upshaw, E.M. Price, Clardy & Ayers, Samuel Levy, J.W. Hooper & Co. Confectionery – Linn & Writer, Christian & Earp Books – Kelley & Colvin Merchant Mills – William Solomon, John Crawford Insurance Agency – J.W. Burke, Agent for the Southern Mutual Insurance Company Newspaper – The Cassville Standard, Wofford & Burke, Editors and Proprietors, is published weekly at Cassville, Georgia, at $2 a year. Advertising done on reasonable terms Dry Goods Merchants at Cartersville – J.A. & S. Erwin, Leake & Howard, J.R. Towers & Co., Stevens & Co., Mikle & Mikle Grocers – W.H. & G.J. Howard Seminary – Cartersville Male and Female School, A. Spencer, Principal Bank Agencies – Lewis Tamlin, Agent for the Georgia Railroad Bank; John J. Howard, Agent for the Hamburg Bank Dry Goods Merchants at Adairsville – A.S. Trimble & Co., O.D. Anderson, Goldsmith & Loveless, Veach & Lawrence Family Grocer – D.A. Crawford Merchant Mills – J.H. Whitesides Dry Good Merchants at Kingston – J.C. Elliott, E.D. Cheshire Dry Good Merchants at Ewharlee – J.D. Carpenter, and ___________ Green Allatoona – Mow & Thomas, Dry Good Merchants at Allatoona Pine Log – James D. Terrell, Dry Goods Merchant Erowah – Mark A. Cooper, Dry Goods Merchant and Manufacturer of Iron Stump Creek – R.S. Pool, Dry Goods Merchant; B.G. Poole, John W. Lewis, Samuel M. Earle, Iron Manufactuerers; J.W. Lewis, Proprietor of Merchant Mills John W. Burke, Cassville, Agent for the Southern Business Directory JOHNSON HOUSE, At Kingston Is kept as a Railroad Eating House and Hotel. Good Fare and a delightful place to spend the hot summer months. DAVID MONTGOMERY, Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Bonnets, Shoes, etc. Drugs, Medicines, etc. etc. Next door to the Johnson House, Kingston, Ga. CHESHIRE & GROVES, Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Cutlery, Hardware, Medicines, etc. At the Post Office, Kingston, Ga. CHATTOOGA COUNTY Population, 10,000; Churches 20; High Schools, 2; Common 10; Steam Mills, 1; Amount of Taxable Property, $2,950,000. Merchants – Allgood & Edmonds, Bremmer & Moyer, Grogan & Thomason, Kirby & Edmonson, Kindrick & Pledger, Samuel McWhorter, Perry & Son, G.B.F. & J.E. Maddox, Rosser, Scurry & Co., Smith & Brother, J. Stern & Co., Shropshire, Hawkins & Co., S.T. Hopkins, F.C. Cheney There is one Cotton Factory, of 2,600 Spindles, owned by Wash, Allgood & Co. CLINCH COUNTY Population, 3,000; Churches, 12; Amount of Taxable Property, 130,000. Magnolia – John L. Morgan, Robert L. White, Dry Goods Merchants J.C. Kirkland, John Hodge, Lewis Green, Dry Good Merchants; Charles Oswart, Grocer; ______ McLane, Dry Goods and Grocery Merchant; of the Interior Physicians – There are two physicians in the county, viz: John H. & L. Mattox County Clerk – A.D. Lashlie, Clerk of the Superior and Inferior County Courts. CAMDEN COUNTY Jefferson, the County Seat, has a population of 2,069. Long & Tomkins, General Merchants. Merchants at St. Marys – Bennett, J.; Bessent, J.; Bachlott, J.C.; Clark, W.H.; Chapman, B.T. & Co.; Fox, R.F.; Marsh, C. & E.; Stewart, J. Merchants at Centreville – Acoster, B.C. & Co.; Clough, J.B.; Davis & Walker; Hilliard, T.; Icefield, M.; McCall, S.; Mumford, P. CHEROKEE COUNTY Cherokee County has a population of 11,630, and the following General Merchants: Orange P.O. – Darter, L.; Hightower, T.L.; White, T.N. Goldsville P.O. – Davis, N.L. Woodstock – Bentley, G.W.; Evans, T.D. & Co.; O’Neall & Cook; Tippan & Freeman Canton – Brooks & Archer; Garrison & Moore; Hill, B.; Maddox & Hammond; Shuford, A.H. & Co.; Wood & Cowart Freemansville P.O. – Cobb, S.; Johnson & Anderson Bald Ground P.O. – Camden, M.K. Mellville P.O. – Cason, E. Hickory Flat P.O. – McConnell, J. Troy P.O. – James, J.S. CAMPBELL COUNTY White Population, 5,725; Black, 1700 – Total 7,425; Churches in the county, 22; Amount of Taxable Property, $2,400,834. W.C. Green, Common Cotton Factory. Spins 30 Bunches per day. Situated on Annawaka Creek. The Southwestern Manufacturing Company possesses a large and splendid Manufactory, which spins 120 bunches yarn per day. Dry Goods Merchants at Campbellton – William J. Garrett, William J. Camp, William B. Swaim, Middleton Thornton, T. Carter Moore Grocers – Bullard & Hogan, _________ Bullard Dry Goods Merchants at Palmetto – Jas. J. Beale & Co.; W.P. Jones & Co.; P.H. Skeen, Hutchison & Haden, Ginnings & Millsaps Grocers – Bryant & Bullard, A.A. Bryant, James Hopkins, Cross & Vineyard Dry Goods Merchants at Fairburn – Blalock & Camp, Anstell & Camp, Reed & Dykes, A.S. & T.J. Foster, Christian & Camp Grocers – Smith & Silvey County Line P.O. –J. & A. Hutchison, Dry Goods Merchants Dark Corner P.O. – John P. Watson, Dry Goods Merchant; Polke & McKilvrey, ditto, in Dark Corner District Salt Springs – John Bowden, Dry Goods Merchant H.F. Motts, Clerk of the Superior County Court DADE COUNTY Population, 2,500; amount of taxable property, $800,000; churches, all descriptions, 11; one flour mill, B. & R. Hawkins Merchants – B. & R. Hawkins, Mann & Taylor, W. Morgan & Son DOOLY COUNTY Population, 9,000, amount of taxes $3,913,077; churches, all denominations, 22;  one academy, and twelve common schools. Merchants – Vienna – C.H. Everett, J.B. Lewis & Son, P.H. McConn, John L. Pate, W.E. Purvis, Z.T. Timmons, all engaged in the dry goods line Grocers – Mann & McEachin One carding machine, by J.D. Lester   EFFINGHAM COUNTY This county has a population of 2,085 whites and 1,829 colored; the amount of taxable property, $1,366,729, upon which it pays a State tax of one tenth of one per cent. Number of churches, 20; academies, 2, one in the village of Springfield, it being the County Academy, handsomely endowed, having a fund of upwards of 16,000 dollars at interest. The other, a private concern, in the village of Whiteville, having no endowment; there is some provision made for the education of the poor. An increasing interest is manifested for the improvement of Education and morals. There are many little common schools dotted through the county. Springfield, the county site, has a population of about 100 persons, and has three small country stores, dealing, upon a small scale, in a variety of articles. There are two similar stores in Whiteville. Very little business, in a commercial way, done in the county, as it is near the city of Savannah. No manufactures in the county.   ELBERT COUNTY Total population, 11,788; amount of taxable property, $561,668; churches, of all denominations, 17. The following are the general merchants – Elbertson – G.W. Allen & Co.; W.J. Clark & Co.; F. Ganes, G. Ganes, G. Ganes & Co.; Kinsey & McAlister, G.W. James, Marcus & Smith, A. Swift, A.S. Vale. Ruckenville – W. Hasell & Co.; T.C. Burch & Co.; W.B. Henry, B.R. Taylor & Co. Craftsville – W. Crafts Petersburg – A. Stokes EARLY COUNTY White population 4,421, blacks, 4,411; amount of taxable property, $3,500,000; 18 churches; one High school. Thos B. Andrews, clerk superior court Early county. Merchants – Blakely – J.J. Bird & Co.; James Buchanan & Co.; Jos. B. Jones, A.F. Perry & Co.; John Simmons, L.S. Waller, Stropshier & Holman, dry goods and grocery dealers. Fort Gaines – N.C. Bass & Co.; Bass & Lewis, C.C. Green, Alex Marshall, C.H. Wakefield, dry goods dealers. J. McRae, G.T. Melvin, Thos. H. Holt, grocers. Jas. Sutlive, store and tinware. Bemens & Prescott, forwarding and commission. Howard’s Landing – Hutchins & Flemming, commission and forwarding, dry goods and grocery. John Dill, tannery, shoe and harness making, Fort Gaines D.E. Graham, tannery, shoe and harness making, Blakeley FORSYTH COUNTY Population, 8,850; amount of taxable property, $________; churches, different denominations, 28; schools, academies, etc., 16. Merchants – Cumming – Noah Strong, David Walker, Augustin L. Woodliff, Bogle & Reese, Elias Fincher, Jesse C. Fincher, W.B. Hutchins Tobacconists – Strong & Moore, J.W. McAfee & Sons Hightower P.O. – H. Summerour, merchant Vickory’s Creek P.O. – J.T. Garner, merchant Hartford P.O. – James A. Green & Co., merchants Sheltonville P. O. – N. McDill, G.W. Rogers, T. Collins, J.H. Campbell, merchants FLOYD COUNTY Population, etc., unascertained. Value of Personal and Real Estate Property, $5,556,061. Rome, the County Seat, is situated at the terminus of the Rome Railroad, at the head of navigation of the Coosa River, at the junction of the Outanaula and Etowah Rivers, in a healthy country, surrounded by picturesque hills and mountains, and within half a mile of the former residence of John Ross, the Cherokee Indian Chief. The place will probably be the termination of the Georgia and Alabama Railroad. It is a new and flourishing town, having a population of 3,000 persons; and contains 4 Churches – Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, Episcopal, and Baptist. There are 2 Newspapers – the Southern Democrat, published by Dodd & Myers, and the Courier, (Whig), by W.J. Scott. It has also 4 Schools, (one a Female High School, G.C. Fouche, Principal.) Additional statistics: Hotels, 2; Annual Cotton Trade, 25,000 bales; do. Sales of Goods and Groceries, $500,000; Valuation of Town Property, $1,600,000; from Rome to Kingston, 18 miles, fare $1.00. Dry Goods Merchants – Wm. R. Smith, Frieds & Co.; M. Marks, Hardin, Smyer & Co.; Logan & Harkins, Miles W. Johnson, S.E. Burnett, J.J. Cohen, Black & Cobb, Standford and Pitner, Sloan, Hawkins & Co.; John H. McClung, J. & W. McClure, M. Rosenbaum, Wood & Brother, R.S. Norton, Riley J. Johnson, Sterne & Co.; D.J. Sanders, Force, Rice & Co. Grocers – Wm. A. Fort, J.H. Roberts, S.J. Wells, Cunningham & Linton, Wm. E. Alexander & Co.; W.S. Cothran, C.H. Morefield, Kirven & Jones, G.W. Shaw, A.M. Lamb Druggists – Robert Batty, Hicks & Hargrove Hardware – Robert T. McCay Warehouse and Commission Merchants – A.M. Sloan & Co.; Wm. Clark; Geo S. Black; J.W.M. Berrien & Co. Book Store – Henry A. Smith Shoe Store – P.A. Omberg Merchant Tailors – N.J. Omberg, Champe & Kerr Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Manufacturers – Russell & Wadsworth; E. Merck & Co. Jewelry Stores – T.S. Wood & Co.; John G. McKinzie Carriage Depository – Johnson, Woodruff & Co. Furniture Stores and Manufactories – Jos. M. Sumter Seminary – Cherokee Female Institute, Simpson Fouche, President and Proprietor Steam Navigation – The Coosa River Steamboat Company have a Warehouse, and run two Steamers, viz: the Georgia, J.M. Elliott, Master, and the Alabama, T.M. Jarman, Master Bank Agencies – The Bank of South Carolina, Wm. Johnson, Agent; State Bank of South Carolina, D.S. Printup, Agent; Farmers’ and Exchange Bank of Charleston, J.W.M. Berrien, Agent; Bank of Savannah, A.M. Sloan, Agent; Georgia Railroad Bank, C.T. Cunningham, Agent; Bank of the State of Georgia, Wm. E. Alexander, Agent Hotels – Choice House, by Mrs. Mary A. Choice, is a choice house, sure enough; Etowah House, by Wm. Ketchum Railroad Company – Wm. R. Smith, President, __________ Cochran, Agent, of the Rome Railroad Company Cave Spring – Cave Spring is a beautiful village, of about 500 inhabitants Dry Goods Merchants – R.S. Simmons, Saml. W. Robbins, J. Lake & Co., J. Trout, A.N. Davidson Seminaries – Wesleyan Female Institute, Rev. J.W. Glenn, President; Wesleyan Male Institute, J.D. McDaniel, President; Deaf and Dumb Asylum of Georgia, O.P. Fannin, President, S.J. Johnson, Steward; Hearne Institute, Rev. J.S. Ingraham, Principal Hotel – Haney House, W.H. Haney, Proprietor There are several fine flouring mills in the county. A.B. Ross, Clerk of the Superior County Court. FULTON COUNTY Atlanta is the county seat of Fulton; population about 8000. It is celebrated as the Railroad city of the South. Four important Railroads meet here, bringing an immense travel and a heavy trade to this point. It is also celebrated for health and the rapid increase of its population, commerce and manufactures. It has the largest and handsomest passenger depot in the South, and perhaps in this country. This magnificent structure is the joint work of the several Railroad Companies. It has also the finest Court House in the South. It has a number of handsome Churches and a few good private Schools. Male and Female Colleges are much needed here and will, we trust soon be established. A fair showing of the Hotels, Commerce, Manufactures and Railroads, may be seen by reference to the cards and notices inserted below, all of which are commended to the trade and travel of the county. We made our head quarters here with our friend L. Dean, of the City Hotel. He does not keep the finest house in the city, but we like it because it is a quiet, orderly, Temperance House. We have, and still do ask that this House may be well sustained. Mr. Dean is a courteous and pleasant gentleman. See the card of his house. The Trout House, to be opened in November, 1854, is an acquisition and an ornament to the city of Atlanta, of which it may well be proud, and to which they will (as they ought) extend a liberal patronage. Mr. Gage, the enterprising proprietor, (late of the Eutaw House, Mobile,) has in this house erected a monument to his memory, and furnished an example of liberal public spirit which cannot fail to be gratefully cherished by his family, his adopted city and the public in general. The high, delightful and healthy location of Atlanta, its convenient access by four of the finest Railroads in the South, to every Southern city and those of the North and West, will always make it a desirable Summer retreat for Southerners and a winter retreat for Northerners. For each and all of these the Trout House will be the centre of attraction. It is located north and near the Passenger Depot, fronting south where all the Railroads meet. It also commands a delightful view of the whole city. The front is beautiful and the whole building of heavy walls and well supported by partitions. The rooms (one hundred in number) are well lighted and ventilated, many of them large enough for families, and all furnished with a view to elegance of style and the highest degree of comfort and satisfaction. The gentlemanly proprietor has laid himself out to keep and sustain his house in a style not inferior to any in the South. Success to him. Twenty miles South of the city of Atlanta on the Georgia Road will bring you to the Stone Mountain House, kept by Messrs. Clark & Hitchcock. Here a few days of fine living, the erry greeting of smiling faces, rusticating upon the celebrated “Stone Mountain” and occasionally taking a telescopic glance from the Observatory over the vasty fields of the Sunny South, will drive away the whole train of miserable “Blue Devils.” Seeing the crowds of visitors at this place, some seeking health and more seeking pleasure, whilst others were seeking rest and relaxation from the toils and pressing cares of business, we could but wonder that so many of our Southern people should leave such scenes of pleasure, health and beauty as are found here, and a hundred other places in the South, to spend the Summer in the North. Why not spend their money at home, where they made it, and where in the legitimate channels of circulation it will return to them again. Where too, health, pleasure and home sympathies, all combine to make such visits happy. The enterprising proprietors of the “Stone Mountain Home” are entitled to both the patronage and gratitude of the South for erecting a magnificent Hotel that will accommodate three hundred guests. This they can and will do next year, 1855, in a style at least equal to any in the country. For particulars, see their card. Success to them. See the card of the Atlanta Hotel, kept by Dr. J. Thompson. The Doctor showed us through his parlors, chambers, etc., all of which we found in excellent order and clean enough for Sunday. He showed us also to his Dining Room at a propitious time, both in reference to our appetite and the condition of the table. O.K. Long experience and flattering success are the surest guarantee that the Dr. knows how to do things up brown. The additions and improvements now making to his house (thirty new rooms) will enable him to entertain comfortably two hundred persons. See the card of Washington Hall Hotel. Messrs. Lloyd & Pulliam, Proprietors. This house has had a long and favorable run of business, which, with the experience of the proprietors and the late improvements in its furniture, fare, etc., may justify a continuation of their fine custom. Having looked through the Fulton House and having sat at its well furnished table, we are pleased both with the house, the table and the gentlemanly proprietor. We hope it may long maintain its good name and its good run of custom. It is well for the travelling public that there are several fine Hotels here. They all have a fine custom and are getting rich. See the card of Atlanta Machine Works. This establishment is in healthful and vigorous operation, paying well upon the capital invested. (About $30,000.) Those in want of any kind of Machinery or repairing may depend upon having it well and promptly done here. James L. Dunning is a business practical man and is the Superintendent. See the card of Joseph Winship’s Rail Road Car, Sash, Door and Blind Factory. Also his Iron and Brass Foundry and Machine works. Mr. Winship has the reputation of one of the most experienced Machinists in the State. His invested capital is about $40,000. Among other objects of interest in this young and growing city is the large Flouring Mills of W.G. Peters & Co. The Engine (one hundred and fifty horse power) is of the finest finish and runs five sets of stones and turns off from two hundred and fifty to three hundred barrels in twenty-four hours. The Flour is of superior quality and the management of the whole concern highly satisfactory. The mills and invested capital is about $70,000. To the grain growing Districts of the whole South this establishment is an object of great interest. See the car of J. Norcross, wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, etc. etc. Mr. Norcross has done much to build up this young city, and it has done much to build him up also. In fact they have both grown up together, for they began to grow about the same time. For integrity and business capacity he stands high. Messrs. Seago & Abbott, wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants, have a deservedly high reputation for integrity and business capacity. They are doing a large and accommodating business. Sales amounting to over $100,000 per annum. For particulars see their card. See the card of John R. Wallace and Bros. There is a little history connected with one of the partners of this house, (John R. Wallace) which we give for the benefit of poor young men who desire to get along and get up in this world. Mr. Wallace came to Atlanta from Tennessee about eight years ago, with but one dollar in his pocket. He set in as a stone boy with Mr. Norcross, a thrifty merchant, and in a short time made a little money. With this he set out for California. Here, though he worked hard two years to make money in the old fashioned honest way, he failed; returned to Atlanta minus $400. Set in again with his former employer, stuck to him till he paid up, made both money and reputation. Set up business for himself, took two of his brothers in with him, and, as Atlanta grew up to be a city, these boys grew up to be strong merchants, whose sales this year will reach nearly $100,000. So much for industry and perserverance. Success to them. See the card of J.E. Williams. We had the pleasure of looking through his new and large store rooms on Decatur street, in the rear of the Atlanta Hotel. His capital and well established reputation will enable him to do a large business. Among other objects of interest, improvement and progress in this city, is the new Auction and Commission Drug House by Mr. Doster. We are happy to find by satisfactory reference, that his extensive acquaintance with his business, together with an extensive acquaintance in the South, and having one of the best locations for such a business, all taken together, will hardly admit of a doubt of his success. See his card. See the card of Dr. Alexander’s Drug Store. Here country merchants and physicians can replenish their stocks at New York prices. The Dr. has a fine reputation as a Chemist and Compounder, has a full stock of every thing in his line and may be relied upon. Messrs. Beach & White showed us through their large and beautiful Staple and Fancy Dry Goods Store, which is city like, both in style and capacity. We need hardly recommend a house so well and favorably known. In business capacity, integrity and promptness they stand deservedly high. Country merchants will do well to replenish their stocks of them, at New York prices. The following are the merchants of Atlanta – McDaniels, Mitchell & Hutsey; Ulm, Herring & Co.; Clark & Grubb; C.H. Strong & Co.; Cozart & Son; Hunnacutt & Silvey; John R. Wallace & Brothers; J. Norcross; O. Houston & Son; E.B. & J.F. Reynolds; L.J. Parr; J.J. Doane, Collins & Venable; Beach & White; Ryan & Myers; Jacob Hass & Co.; S. Frankfort, (two stores); J. Brown & Co.; J.F. Trout; W.W. Roark; B.F. Bomar, Agent; Whitney & Hunt; Caldwell & Griffin; R.E. Mangum; J.C. Davis; Samuel Bryant; T. & O.G. Kile; R.E. Oslin & Co.; A.J. Brady; J.H. Lovejoy; Adair & Ezzard; J.M. Boring; W.H. Sharp; Suple & McGettrick; J.D. Lynes; M.J. Reilly; Wm. J. Man; B.T. Lamb; M. Lazaron; F.M. Eddleman, (three houses); T.B. Lanier & Co.; J & J Lynch; T.R. Ripley; Thomas A. Thomas; John H. Burr; Eidson & Shackleford, A. Howard & Co., Auctioneers; Dr. J.S. Denny, Dr. J.M. Rantin, Dr. A. Alexander, Druggists; Seago, Abbott & Co., J.E. Williams, Commission Merchants; Meyer Merchant; E. Lawshe, Everett & Fonda, ______ Hall, R.S. Baker, Jewellers; Wm. Hay, Geo. Dunken, Book Merchants; Miller & Andrews, Sadlery S.J. SHACKELFORD Has taken the large and commodious House, on Alabama street, South of, and contiguous to, the Common Passenger Depot, (Atlanta, Ga.) where he is prepared to receive Consignments of ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDIZE AND PRODUCE, BACON, LARD, etc. etc. He will also give strict attention to the sale of NEGROES, REAL ESTATE, HORSES, etc. and any and every thing which may be desired to be sold at Auction, or Privately, on Commission. All consignments will be disposed of agreeably to instructions, and funds promptly remitted. ATLANTA STEAM FLOURING MILLS, Atlanta, (GA.) Keep constantly on hand a full supply of their celebrated FLOUR, of different brands, CORN MEAL, BRAN, SHORTS, etc. For sale at the lowest market prices for cash. The highest market price paid in cash for Wheat and Corn. W.G. Peters & Co., Proprietors TROUT HOUSE, A.      Gage, (Late of Mobile) Proprietor Atlanta, (Ga.) THIS HOUSE is to be opened in Nov. 1854. The Building, Furniture, etc. are all new and of the latest and most approved styles. The Proprietor has selected Atlanta, by recommendation of many of his personal friends in the South, as the most eligible, healthy and desirable spot, midway between New Orleans and New York. Also, midway between Mobile, Savannah and Charleston, and the cities of Nashville and Memphis. Its health, fullness and freshness in Summer and its mildness in winter, will make it alike desirable to our friends North and South during these seasons. His friends and the travelling public may rely with entire confidence that no attention, labor or expense will be spared to make them happy and comfortable in his house. He has the best of servants, furniture and beds, together with the very best to eat and drink that the markets North and South can furnish. It shall be a FIRST CLASS HOTEL. Baggage taken to and from the Depot without charge. GREENE COUNTY.                 Population in 1852, 13,068; amount of taxable property, ----; churches, all descriptions, 22; schools, academies, &c., 15.                 GENERAL MERCHANTS. – Gransboro – Cunningham & Co., Divis, Wood & Johnson, Greene, Simonton & Burke, W. Griffin, Miller & Hall, C. C. Norton, J. J. Wakefield.                 Penfield. – W. A. Colclough & Co.                 Plains. – T. D. Hightower.                 Cartwright Manufacturing Company.                 Lawrence Manufacturing Company.                 Scull Shoals Manufacturing Company.                 County Offices. – I. R. Hall, M. Winfield, J. M. Davidson, J. Copelan, I. A. Williams, Justices of the inferior court. V. Sanford, clerk of courts. J. W. Godkins, ordinary. ============ GORDON COUNTY.                 Population, 4,000; Churches, 18; Schools, 10; Mills, 7; Tanneries, 4; Taxable Property, $2,466,659.  The Western and Atlantic Rail Road runs through this county.  The following are the General Merchants:                 S. E. Binion, Braswell & Cain, W. L. Baldwin, Baldwin & Harralson, John Braswell, M. Duke, S. D. Everett, W. P. Fair, A. N. Hargrave & Co., W. J. & R. B. Key, McDill & Shelton, W. Peeples, J. B. Richards, Samis, Selman & Co., R. Scott, R. M. Young.                  SADDLERS. – Clemons & Brandon.                 BOOTS, SHOES AND HARNESS. – Chandler & Brother.                 BLACKSMITHS. – Orr & Nichols.                 CARRIAGES. – Milhollen, Harkins & Co., M. L. Mathews.                 BANK AGENCIES – W. M. Peeples, Agent for the Georgia Railroad Banking Company; R. M. Young, Agent of the Exchange Bank of South Carolina.                 NEWSPAPERS. – Cherokee Press, edited by J. C. Longstreet, E. Barker and G. W. Young; The Empire State, Edited by R. F. Burnett.                 COUNTY CLERK, &c. – T. M. Compton, Clerk of the Superior Court, General Agent, and Commission Trader and Dealer in Land Warrants, etc., etc.                   HOUSTON COUNTY.   PERRY, county seat, has a population of about 300, and the following general merchants: Bateman & Talton; Felder, J R; Maun, J W; Thompson, N B & Son; DRUGGIST. – Felder, John, M. D. Fort Valley, same county, at the junction of Macon and South Western and Oglethorpe Rail Roads, has a population of about 800, and the following great merchants: Anderson, Wm. J & Co; Kendrick & Co; Thomas, W. J. GROCERS. – Avery, J A; Holliman, G T; Russell, D C; Sikes, J. F. DRUGGIST. – Austin, Dr. D. N. Two Churches and two high schools.   SOUTH WESTERN RAIL ROAD HOTEL, WM. McCAFFEE, PROPRIETOR.               This Breakfast and Dinner House is recently fitted up in good taste and will spare no pains to give satisfaction. PLANTERS’ HOTEL, H. H. LUMPKIN, PROPRIETOR.             Breakfast and Dinner House, where every attention will be found to give satisfaction. HENRY COUNTY.             Total Population 14,726; Churches, 40; Academies, 4; College, 1; Cotton Factories, 2; Amount of Taxable Property, $4,644,381.             DRY GOODS MERCHANTS AT MCDONOUGH – Brown, A. R.; Bruce, J. A.; Knott, D.; Stillwell, J.             GROCERS.—Rodahan, J.; Summerton, W. T.; Scarborough, T.             The following are Dry Goods Merchants in the country:             WHITE HOUSE. – Love, Walker & McKnight.             MT. CARMEL. – Jackson & Wise.             LOCUST GROVE. – W. S. Carrol.             BEERSHEBA. – Speer & Bro.             ISLAND SHOALS. – J. J. Hartsfield.             CHILDS’ MILLS. – Miller & Lofton.             BEAR CREEK P. O. – Couch & Bro. HEARD COUNTY.             This is not strictly a cotton growing county, the soil generally is better adapted to the culture of corn and other grains, though some years farms realize a fair yield of cotton.             The educational prospects of our county are very flattering, hundreds of children are daily treading the path of science; even the poorer classes are urging their children to compete with their more fortunate neighbors for the prize, and all over the county you may see the little innocents merry faced urchin trudging his way to the “school house” where learning is taught.             In our town we have a male and female teacher in the Academy, teaching about sixty five pupils and tendering to the larger scholars the principles of a high education, and so at Corinth, St. Cloud and Houston.             Population in 1852, 6,494; value of taxable property $2,614,703; Churches, all, 27; high schools 4.             DRY GROODS MERCHANTS. – Franklin P. O. – Gunter, Bledsoe & Pendergrass; Dent & Wood; M & TM Jones;  Rollins & Halles.  Houston P. O. – Garrett, Dunson & Co; Scroggins & Kirk; M W & J L Dobbins; W W Hughey.  Corinth P. O. – D L Grimes; M L Culberson.  St. Cloud P. O. – Orr & McDowell.  State Line P. O. – Jackson Allen.  Enon Grove P. O. –Joseph U. Henderson; --Hearn.  William E. Landers, country store, no post office.             MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINERY – N M Robinson & Co., Osnaburgs, Lindseys, Cotton Yarn, Wool Carding, &c. __________ HARRIS COUNTY.                 This is one of the best counties in the State in point of education and morals.  Total population 14,436; Representative population 11,393; number of families 1,199.  Amount of taxable property $6,809,058; Churches, all, 50; High Schools in the County 8.                 Hamilton, the County cite, has a population of about 600; two flourishing schools (male and female) one Female College; two churches; one newspaper, the Organ.                 Whiteville, a quiet and pleasant village, has a population of about 300; two Churches; two high schools; one Factory, 16 miles from Hamilton, and five merchant mills.                 The following are the merchants in the county:                 DRY GOODS.—Andrews, J G & W A; Beall, E H; Bedell & Mullus; Foster, J B; Hunt, T. J.                 SUNDRIES. – Johnson, A F; Ramsey, J N.                 DRUGGIST – Woodberry, J. T.                 BOOTS AND SHOES. – Jackson & Stubbs. A.      F.  Johnson, Agent Farmers and Exchange Bank of South Carolina. __________ HALL COUNTY.                 Population, according to the State Census of62; Slaves, 1852, 12,144; Whites, 4,281; Free Colored, 7,801.                 SPARTA. – Sparta, the County Seat, contained, by the census of 1854, a total population of 1,024; Whites, 586; Free Colored, 16; Slaves, 422.  Churches, 3 – Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist; Academies, 2 – Male and Female, 39 Pupils each; Private. Mixed Schools, 2; 1 Court House; 2 Clerks’ Offices; 1 Stone Jail.                 DRY GOODS AND GROCERY MERCHANTS. – T. T. Windsor, Little, Cook & Riley, J. M. Stanford & Co., Cothen & Watkins.                 DRY GOODS, GROCERIES AND CONFECTIONERIES. – W. H. Burnet, B. Nye & Co., W. H. Sayn.                 APOTHECARIES. – Brown & Pendleton.                 BANK AGENCY. – T. M. Turner, Agent for the Planters’ Bank.                 ATTORNEYS AT LAW. – Thomas C. Anaas, E. Cain, C. W. DuBose, R. M. Johnston, M. Johnston, R. F. Jones, D. W. Lewis, L. Stephens, James Thomas, D. G. Wilds.                 STEAM MANUFACTORY. – The Hancock Manufacturing Company have an Establishment of 100 Horse Power, containing 100 Looms and 3500 Spindles, employing 140 hands, and consuming about 1500 bales of Cotton a year.  It produces 900,000 yards of Osnaburgs and Shirtings, and 150,000 lbs. Yarn.                 T. H. Audas, Clerk of the Superior County Court. __________ HABERSHAM COUNTY.                 Population, &c., unascertained.  No Banks nor Insurance Offices in the county, and no Newspaper printed in it.  Though there is a Printing Press in Clarksville, and some probability that it will be put in operation before long.                 DRY GOODS MERCHANTS AT CLARKSVILLE. – John T. Hackett, Andrew J. Nichols, F. McIntyre, John T. Carter, John R. Stanford.                 GROCERS. – William W. Berry, Andrew J. Church.                 And the following Dry Goods Merchants at the places mentioned:                 NACOOCHE. – Charles L. Williams.                 COOL SPRINGS. – Alexander Mauldin.                 MOUNT YONAH. – Wm. B. Shelton, James West, Jr.                 MOSSEY CREEK. – Christopher Meaders, Andrew Dorsey.                 Levi Jackson, Mount Yonah, and Allen C. King, Mud Creek, Grocers.  Philip Martin, Clerk of the Superior County Court. __________ JACKSON COUNTY.                 Population, 9,768; No. of Voters, 1,236; Churches 14; Merchant Mills, 7; School, 1, (at Jefferson;) Amount of Taxable Property, $2,805,727.                 MERCHANTS AT JEFFERSON. – Bell, J.; McGester, J. G. W.; Newton, J. H.; Randolph, J. H.; Thompson, W. S.; Pittman, A. B. & M. M.; Venable, J.; Watson, S.                 HARMONY GROVE. – D. R. Lyle, J. Randolph, Merchants.                 MULSBERRY. – W. P. Miller, Merchant. __________ LOWNDES COUNTY.                 Population, 10,000; Churches, 31; Wool Carding Machine, 1; Steam Saw Mill, 1; Amount of Taxable Property, $4,000,000.                 The following are Merchants in Taylorsville.:                 DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES. – Ashley & Smith; Biggs, Dr. H. Griffin, T. B. & Co.; Cashan, J. B.                 Grocers. – Hines & Lamb; Allen W.                 The following are Country Merchants:                 Talloka P. O. – J. Edmondson.  Okapiles – R. Peacock & Co.  Sharpe’s Store – J. J. Pike & Co.  Griffin’s Mills – Smith & Mabry.  Flat Creek – W. D. Griffin.  Alapaka – Carroll, Harris & Co., Lestinger & Harris, Mumford & Liles, W. Godfrey, (Grocer.)  Clyattsville – J. M. Clyatt, N. H. Frier. __________ LIBERTY COUNTY.                 Population, 7,926; Churches, 16; High School, 1; Steam Saw Mills, 2; Amount of Taxable Property, $3,634,335.                 The following are the General Merchants:                 Walthourville –Dunham, G. W. Riceborough—Dunham, A. C.; Lyons, F. R. Taylor’s Creek – Darsey, W.; McGillis, H. Hinesville –Harrison, W. __________ LUMPKIN COUNTY.                 Population, 10,000; Churches, 25; Academy, 1; Schools, 18; Amt. of Taxable Property, $1,500,000.                 DAHLONEGA. – Dahlonega, the County Seat, has a population of about 500, and the following Merchants: B.                  Besser, R. Huff, R. B. Lewis, T. H. Kilgo, G. M. McGuire, W. & A. M. McAlister, Payne & Rutherford, W. C. Perry, G. T. Quillian, (Postmaster,) B. G. & A. R. Thornton, A. G. Wimpey, N. F. Wholchel, Mrs. E. Singleton. The following are the officers of the U. States Branch Mint, located at this place:  J. M. Patton, Superintendent; J. D. Field, Jr., Courier; Isaac L. Todd, Assayer. MERCHANTS IN THE COUNTRY. – Auraria P. O. Box – B. W. Brackett, J. F. Lilly, I. E. Wood, P. E. Willis, (P.M.,) E. B. Wells. New Bridge –S. Stephens.  Crossville – R. Sanford.  Smithville – G. M. Smith.  Barrettsville – R. Barrett.  Yellow Creek – B. Jones. Round Hill – D. Hyde.  Juno – W. Burt.  Amicabola – J. Spriggs.  Cooper’s Gap – D. Cooke. This is a valuable Mineral County.  A Company is organized in New York for working the Gold Mines of which Dr. W. H. Bacon is the Agent, and one at home for working the Copper Mines.   THE MOUNTAIN SIGNAL, IS PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY LAWHON & DAVIS. J. R. LAWHON.                           J. R. DAVIS.                   Terms of Subscription per year, in advance, $1 50. Advertising at the usual rates – liberal.   __________ MERRIWETHER COUNTY.                   Population in 1852, 16,476; Churches, 21; Male High School, 1; Female Masonic College, 1; Academies and other Schools, 16.                 The following are Merchants, &c., located at Greenville:                 Adams & Hatton, J. L. Banning, A. W. Corley & Son, Ellis, Simonton & Co., Moss & Hatton, W. S. Lawson, T. H. Murphy, Robinson, Ellis & Co., S. Silverman, J. T. Reese, M. D., Druggist.  W. Irvine, Merchant Tailor.  L. F. McLaughlin, Dentist.  M. P. Tucker, Proprietor of the Greenville Steam Mills.                 The subjoined is a List of Merchants, &c., in the Country:                 Greensboro—B. F. Green.  Woodberry—B. B. Hinton, J. D. Lamar.  White Sulphur Springs –Richardson & Peddy.  Warnersville—Turner & Rowles.  Luthersville – Banning & Matthews.  Jones’s Mills – A. M. Mathis, Jr.  J. L. Martin, Proprietor of the Warm Springs; R. T. Marks, Proprietor of the White Sulphur Springs. __________ MADISON COUNTY.                 Population, &c., unascertained.  Churches, 4; Madison Female College, J. H. Echolds, Principal; Madison Male School, J. G. Clark, Principal; Georgia Female College, G. J. Brown, Principal; Campbell’s Hotel, Thos. L. Campbell, Proprietor; Agency for the Georgia Railroad Bank, E. E. Jones, Agent; Agency for the State Bank, Ga., John W. Porter, Agent; Madison Steam Mills, E. E. Jones, President.                 MERCHANTS.—Copeland & Evans, R. Gouldberg, J. Marshall & Co., C. T. O’Keife & Co.; Payne & Harris, P. R. Thomasson, M. A. Wingfield & Co., Dry Goods Merchants.  Fears & Swanson, Shepheard, Swanson & Co., Dry Goods and Groceries.  Baldwin & Robson, A. L. & W. J. Camp, J. R. High, J. H. Hollingsworth & Co., R. P. Zimmerman, Groceries.  C. W. Richter, -- Griffins, Watches & Jewelry:  Mrs. Levy, Millinery; Wright & Swinny, Variety Store; C. L. Fielding, Confectionary; Hillsman & Co., Drugs; A. Shan, Furniture; Waths & Robinson, Carriages; W. M. Barnette, Saddles & Harness; A. S. Hough, Tin Ware; J. F. Trumpler, Gunsmith; G. F. Engleman, L. P. Cook & Co., Merchant Tailors; J. P. Radford, Shoes. __________ THE VISITOR, WM. D. SULLIVAN, Publisher. W. D. SULLIVAN,   - EDITOR C. W. DEMING, - EDITOR   TERMS:                 The Madison Family Visitor is a weekly publication.  Fifty numbers in the year are mailed to each Subscriber to $2 50, or $2 00 in advance.                 DISCONTINUANCE. – Notice must be given at the expiration of subscription, and all arrearages paid, or subscribers held liable accordingly.                 Advertisements inserted at the usual rates. __________ MORGAN COUNTY.                 Population, 10,774; Churches, 19; Colleges, 2; Schools, 0.  The following are the Merchants, &c.  at Madison Depot:                 Baldwin & Robson, Copeland & Evans, Fears & Swanson, C. L. Fielding, Fitzpatrick & Swanson, Gilliland & Cohen, G. C. & F. D> Griffin, J. R. High, H. Norton, J. C. Nicholson & Co.,  C. T. I’Keife, Payne & Harris, J. M. Snelling & Co., Thomas & Wade, Vaser & Ballard, J. Wingfield & Co., Wright & Greene, R. P. Zimmerman.                 AGENCIES, &c. – John W. Porter, Agent for the State Bank, Ga.; E. E. Jones, Agent for the Georgia Railroad Bank; Jno. Robson, Agent for the Augusta Insurance Banking Company; Madison Steam Mill and Cotton Factory, e. E. Jones, President, Wm. Bound, Agent. Freeman, Roberts & Co.               Population, 7,088; Churches, 27; Academies, 6; Amount of Taxable Property, $4,255,906; One Newspaper, the Southern Democrat, published in the town of Oglethorpe.  The following are the business men:                 STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS. – H. G. Cutter, W. J. Collins, J. Dunwoody, Jr., D. S. Harrison, E & R. Lewis, Moran & Simmons, Moses & Co., J. G. Oliver, M. Sylvester & Bro.                 STAPLE GOODS AND GROCERIES.—F. M. Davis, W. R. Davis, Forsyth & Kaigler, Johnson & Bryan, W. Kaigler, P. H. Oliver.                 GROCERIES. – H. Carmichael, J. A. Shine, J. A. Stubbs, S. Williams                 WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERHANTS. --  H. H. Brown, G. C. Carmichael, J. O. Jelks, O. C Horne, J. V. Price & Co.                 STATIONERY.  A. B. Chapman.                 CARRIAGES.-- Freeman, Roberts & Co. DRUGGISTS. – Pemberton & Ellis, F. T. Snead. BANK AGENCIES.—Planters Bank, State of Georgia, R. H. D. Sorrel, Agent; Marine and Fire Insurance Bank of Augusta, G. M. Taylor, Agent; Bank of the State of Georgia, F. T. Sneed, Agent. INSURANCE OFFICES.—Southern Mutual Insurance Company, O. C. Horne, Agent. __________ MURRAY COUNTY.                 Population, 14,433; schools 20; churches 27.  The following are the general merchants:                 Spring Place.—Edmondson, J. L., groceries; Beall & Farnesworth; Galt, E. M. & F. W.; Hanks, J. A. R. Morris, F. B.  Rock Creek P. O.   Hawkins & Durham; Montgomery, W. F.  Pleasant Valley.—Johnson, J. H.                 DALTON is a pleasant and growing town in this county, at the junction of the W. and A. and the E. Tenn. Road.  It has a population of about 1,500.                 The following are its principal business men: C.T. Cunningham & Co., dry goods, &c.; David Wesfield & Co., John W. Anderson, B. E. Wells, C. B. Wilborn & Co., J. H. Gudges, Murphy, Galts & Co, A. E. Blount, L. W. Earnest, R. Rushton & Co., John Laird, J. R. McAfee, Groves & Haney, general merchants; R. L. Cook, book and hat merchant; Mark A. Cooper, iron house; J. Floush, general merchant; Attorney at law, W. H. Stansell U Martin, D. J. Johnson, Wm. Moore, C. E. Broyls, W. M. Gorden, Theodore S. Swift, G. W. Roberts, Thomas Gorden; C. C. Hammond, M.D., Winston Gorden, M.D., J. Waugh, M.D., S. S. Bailey, M.D., physicians; Dalton Manufacturing Company; W. Allen, wheat, fan and furniture manufacturer; J. B. Holley, carriage manufacturer; Paxton & Resedon, saddle and harness makers; Wright, Nowscrowskey & Co., cigar manufactory; W. L. High, tobacco manufactory; R. H. Ford, carpenter and builder; P. Ford, brickmaker and builder; Earnest & Gorden, Dalton tanning company; Earnest & Gorden, Dalton boot and shoe maker manufactory; J. Galts, furniture manufactory; Green & Co., steam mill lumber factory; J. Clardy, Joseph Johnson, butchers and meat dealers; Chester House, W. P. Chester, proprietor, Whitfield House, by E. R. Sasseen.                   See the card of the Chester House, W. P. Chester, Proprietor.  If this new house shall be an improvement upon the old one (which we have no doubt it will) then it will be doubly worthy of confidence and patronage.  Mr. Chester is a very courteous and pleasant gentleman and has long kept an orderly and excellent house.  He has a help meet too, such as any man ought to be proud.  He will not consider us invidious if we say she is entitled to full half the honor of their good success.                   See the card of William P. Lea, General Land Agent and Produce Dealer.  Soldiers or the widows of such as have served in any of the late wars, will do well to call upon Mr. Lea.  We have the pleasure of knowing him well.  As a gentleman of honorable bearing and strict business and moral integrity, he stands deservedly high in the confidence of the public.                   See the card of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Hotel.  This house has a fine run of custom, is near the Passenger Depot, and well deserves, (as it has) the confidence of the travelling public.   __________ CHESTER HOUSE, DALTON, GA. WILLIAM P. CHESTER, PROPIERTOR.                   This new and well arranged house will be opened about the first of January, 1855.  It is near the Passenger Depot, with a dry and pleasant walk to and from the house.  The dining room is seventy feet in length and very convenient of access.                 The Proprietor has put up this Establishment with special reference to the convenience and comfort of the travelling public.  He confidently assures them that unremitting attention and the best that the markets of the country can furnish, and done up in the best manner, shall always be at their service.  Baggage taken to and from the Depot without charge.  He will occupy his old stand till the new one is ready.   WILLIAM P. LEA, DEALER IN BACON AND PRODUCE OF ALL KINDS                 Also, dealer in LAND WARRANTS, for which he gives the highest cash prices.  He also gives special attention to the prosecution of Bounty Land Claims.                 Any business in the above branches will receive prompt attention by addressing                                                                                                                                 WILLIAM P. LEA,                                                                                                                                                 Dalton, Ga. __________ WESTERN AND ATLANTIC R. R. HOTEL, MRS. FIELDS, PROPRIETOR. DALTON, GA.                 The Proprietor, thankful for the liberal patronage extended to her house, takes pleasure in re-assuring her friends and the travelling public that no attention on her part nor any thing that the markets can furnish shall be wanting to give satisfaction to all.                 Such improvements in her rooms, furniture and fare will be made from time to time as the demands of the public may require.                 Baggage taken to and from the Depot without charge. __________ MUSCOGEE COUNTY.                 COLUMBUS is situated on the east bank of the Muscogee River, which is navigable for steam boats about nine months in the year, to this point.  Above the city this river has continuous falls a distance of twenty-five miles, affording water power to carry any amount of machinery.  In and near the city are the Mills, Cotton Factories and Machine Shops, the cards and notices of which will be found on another page.                 Columbus is the terminus of the Macon and South-Western Rail Road, distant from Macon 99 miles.  This Road is well built, and kept in fine order.  The Girard and Mobile Rail Road also has its terminus here, on which the cars are now (Sept., 1854) running 10 miles, and which under the supervision of the President of the Company, Hon. A. Iverson, will be built with the least possible delay.                 These roads, steamboat navigation, factories, mills, with water power to run any amount of machinery that may be wanted, together with the Agricultural wealth of the surrounding country, are contributing to build up Columbus.  The following is the result of the census taken in 1854:                 Number of heads of families 820; dwelling houses 658; stores 151; number of white females 2605; number of white males 2646; number of free persons of color 111; number of slaves 3497. Total population of Columbus and suburbs 8,860.  Value of Real Estate, not including public property $1,894,209; Amount of sales merchandize about $2,200,000; receipts of Cotton 1853, 72000 bales; Cotton Factories 4; near town 1; Iron Foundries 2; Paper Factory 1; Flouring Mills 2; Churches 6; Negro Churches 2; Public Buildings, Court House, Jail, Odd Fellow Hall, Temperance Hall; Gin Factory 1; Sash and Blind Factories 2. __________                 See the card of Dr. Grimes’ Anti-Dyspetic Medicine.  Dr. Grimes as a regular Physician of the old Orthodox school, and one of the most extensive and successful Practitioners in Southern Georgia.  His preparation for the cure of Dyspepsia, Chronic Liver Affections, and most of the diseases arising from indigestion, has the favorable endorsement of Physicians and Druggists in Columbus who are well acquainted with Dr. Grimes and with the many instances of cure in that city and vicinity.  Hundreds of certificates of the most flattering nature might be furnished in its favor.  We have used a bottle which we find very pleasant to take and excellent for those who sometimes eat too much of a good dinner and feel dull and heavy afterwards. Try it. __________                 Among the pleasant acquaintances here will not be forgotten Revd. Thomas B. Slade, Principal of the Female Institute.  This Institute is in its fourteenth year, during which time it has graduated 97 young ladies and has entered from 75 to 100 a year.  It occupies a high position in the confidence of the public.  The Boarding Department, the Music Association, together with the paternal and religious government of both the school and boarding house, afford the peculiar advantages to young ladies who wish to graduate from home.   __________                 See the card of Messrs.  Truax & Vander Berg, for particulars of their splendid assortment of Piano Fortes, Melodians, &c, &c.  they have deservedly a high reputation both as teachers and dealers in fine musical instruments, of every style.  Send your orders if you cannot see them in person. ______                 We respectfully call the attention of Railroad Companies, Manufacturers and Sugar Planters, to the card of F. M. Lawrence, whose large Foundries and Machine Shops are in full operation and well supplied with machinery of the latest and best styles.  His Agent, Mr. Torbet is a practical and business man.  Give him a call. __________                 ALABAMA WARE HOUSE. – Messrs. Ridgway, King & Sorsby’s Ware House covers about an acre of ground, including sheds, offices, sales rooms, &c.  The extensive experience, capital and well established reputation of this house for integrity and promptness, cannot fail to sustain them, as it has done, in a career of successful business.                 See their card. __________                 Messrs.  Barnett, Ellison & Co., Jobbers in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.—An acquaintance with this house and an examination of their extensive and varied stock of goods, will justify us in saying that their experience, capital and well known integrity and promptness in business must, (as they have done) secure a large and growing customer.  They are in receipt of such new stocks by Exp as will keep up a full variety of every thing wanted in the trade.                 See their card. __________                 Among the many objects of interest seen and pleasant acquaintances made in this city, the PERRY HOUSE and the gentlemanly proprietor are not the least important.                 See Card.                 This large and beautiful building is located in a pleasant and convenient part of the city, fronting 140 feet on Oglethorpe and running back 150 feet on Bryan street.  The walls are heavy and well supported by partitions.  The rooms (one hundred and twenty in number) are well ventilated, well arranged, and many of them have a spacious arrangement for the comfort of families.  Such a house has been long wanted and is both an ornament to the city and highly creditable to the project and proprietor.                 Mr. Perry is a gentleman of plain and easy manners, great energy of character and extensive experience and success in Hotel keeping, and we doubt not that, supported as he has been by a help meet, such as any man might be proud of, he will succeed. __________                  COWETA FALLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY. – This Factory went into operation in 1847, and is in a prosperous condition—has now 2500 Spindles for Cotton and Wool and 34 Looms, about one hundred operatives.                 By the politeness of the Superintendent, Mr. John R. Daggers, we had the pleasure of looking through this Establishment, which is in fine order and paying the Company well.  Mr. George M. Dickson, the General Agent of the Company, is one of those intelligent and practical men under whose management an establishment of this sort might be expected to prosper.  They have fine water power and are now making such additions and improvements as will enlarge their operations.  Any business correspondence with this Company may be addressed to GEORGE M. DICKSON, Treasurer, Columbus, Geo. ___________                 See the card of John W. Pease.  A look through his large Book Store will convince the visitor that Mr. Pease has made good improvement of the nine years has been in business here.  He is fully entitled to all that his card asks for.  Jorden L. Howell, Esq.—Our gratifying success in Columbus and much of the pleasure of our visit resulted form the kind attentions or Mr. Howell. See the card of his Book and Music Store.      His gratifying success in trade is not to be wondered at if we take into account that he keeps up full and desirable stocks, and suffers no one to surpass him in attention, promptness and integrity.  May he live and prosper long.           Messrs. Ruse, Patten & Col, Ware House and Commission Merchants.  We had the pleasure of looking through this large Fire Proof Establishment, which covers nearly an acre and one half of ground, and take pleasure in saying that their capital, experience and integrity will compare favorably with any house in the South.  Try them. Population of Muscogee county in 1853, 18,578; amount of taxable property -----; churches 6; schools, academies, &c. 5.           The town of Columbus is of great commercial importance.  Her merchants and other business men are all of the first class, as will be seen on reference to the list of names below:           Merchants, &c., in Columbus.           GROCERS.—Anderson, A; Allen, A M; Bradford & Ligon; Durr, L M; Estes & Brother; Ellis, D P & Co; Ennis J & Co; Rankin, W; Rosseau & Green; Spencer, P & L; Strapper, J B.           DRY GOODS.—Brokaw & Clemons; Barnett, J N; Dessau, M H; Hallenbeck, G; Hunter, A; Kyle, J & J; Mulford, D; Mygatt, C; McGough J; Norris, G A; Purple, S. B.           CLOTHING.---Merry, J H; Popert, N D; Threewits, Holt & Co; Stern, B G; Williford, J C & Co.           BOOTS AND SHOES.—Robinson, W W; Wynne & Edwards.           JEWELRY.—Devitt, A H; Redd & Johnson; Raum, J M; Rose & Brother.           FURNITURE.—Sammiss & Rooney.           CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.—Cowdery, L L & G W; McNeil, J A; Terry, G B; Thornton, E G.           DRUGGISTS.—Brocks & Chapman; Danforth & Nagel; Ware, R.A.           BANK AGENCIES.—John D. Carter, Agent of the Mechanics Bank, Augusta.           John Banks, Agent of the Augusta Insurance and Banking Company.           R. B. Murdock, Agent of the Bank of Charleston, S. C.           Schley & Johnson, Agent of the Bank of Savannah.           R. Patten, Agent Marine and Fire Insurance Bank, Savannah.           H. H. Epping, Agent of the Bank of Brunswick.           John Munn, Agent Protection Insurance Company, N. C. Mutual Insurance Company, Sun Mutual Insurance Company and others.           MANUFACTORIES.—Coweta Falls Manufacturing Company, Paul J. Semmes.           Howard Manufacturing Company, Banks & Dawson.           Eagle Manufacturing Company, Wm. H. Young.           Variety Works,                         Wm. Brooks.           Palace Mils, (Flour)                   Geo. W. Wenter. City Mills, (Flour)                      Seaborn Jones. BARNETT, ELLISON & CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN STAPLES & FANCY, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, SHOES, BOOTS, HATS, CARPETS, &c., &c., No. 78 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. J. N. Barnett,           W. H. Ellison,            R. R. Barnett. We pledge ourselves to execute all orders with fidelity and dispatch. ALABAMA WAREHOUSE. RIDGWAY, KING & SORSBY, (SUCCESSORS TO GUNBY, DANIEL & CO.,) WAREHOUSE, COMMISSION, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS, COLUMBUS, GA. JOHN I. RIDGWAY,           JOHN W. KING,           B. A. SORSBY. RUSE, PATTEN & CO., WAREHOUSE & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, COLUMBUS, GA. Will attend promptly to the STORAGE AND SALE OF COTTON, MERCHANDISE AND COUNTRY PRODUCE. --AND TO THE— RECEIVING AND FORWARDING BUSINESS.                                                 Liberal advances made. John C. Ruse,     Richard Patten,      W. C. Hodges,     D. P. Ellis. DR. GRIMES’S  ANTI-DYSPEPTIC MEDICINE.             This valuable laxative and tonic cordial, is most confidently recommended to those persons who are suffering from the disorders incident to an impaired digestion. The symptoms indicative of an imperfect assimilation of the food, and its healthy and natural appropriation to the sustenance of the system, are too varied and numerous to call for a minute account of them here.  To those who are afflicted with such disorders, they are but too readily appreciated, and they need no detailed statement of them.  To all such the author commends this medicine.  An ample experience in the practice of medicine, and in the use of this remedy, assures him that it possesses virtues superior to any other compounds with which he is acquainted.  He is willing that its reputation shall rest upon tis merits alone.  For the costiveness, headache, and indigestion of pregnancy, its benefits are peculiarly manifest; and for this distressing disorder, it has proven eminently useful.              As a promoter of digestion, its efficacy will be readily acknowledged by those persons who indulge freely in the luxuries of the table, and by reason of a slow and labored digestive process, suffer from fullness and oppression of stomach, headache, eractations, &c.  Taken under such circumstances, it renders immediate relief.  Its properties as a laxative for continued use, restoring the secretions, and exciting the vermicular action of the intestinal canal, renders it a safe and valuable family medicine, equally adapted to children and adults.                                                                                     Thomas W. Grimes, M. D.,                                                                                       Columbus, Ga. For sale by Joseph E. Trippe, No. 129 Maiden Lane, New York; J. Milhan, 183 Broadway, New York; E. Macpherson, 29 Camp street, New Orleans, La.; Geo. Coster, & Co., Mobile, Alabama; Cunningham, Cole & Co., Montgomery, Ala.; Dawson & Blackman, 17 Broad street, Charleston, S. C.; D. B. Plumb & Co., Augusta, Ga.; J. Marshall & Co., Savannah, Ga.; Geo. Payne, Macon, Ga.; J. M. Rantine, Atlanta, Ga.; and in all the principal cities in the United States.   Dry Goods, &c. George A. Norris, No. 80 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Bonnets, and Millinery, Hats, Caps, Boots, and Shoes Dry Goods, &c. J. & J. KYLE, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c. 100 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. JOSEPH KYLE.                 JOHN KYLE DRY GOODS, &C. HUNTER, Wholesale and Retail Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c. 70 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. REDD & JOHNSON, Dealers in Dry Goods, 93 Broad Street, next door to J. Ennis & Co., Columbus, Georgia A. G. Redd          L. D. Johnson MRS. S. S. BRIDWELL, Millinery and Fancy Store, opposite the Broad Street House, Columbus, Ga., Keeps constantly on hand the latest styles of Bonnets at low prices. Orders from the Country Solicited. MRS. DESSAU. Ladies Fancy Dress and Millinery Store, 108 Broad Street, three doors from Kyle & Barnet’s Dry Goods Store, Columbus, Ga. Dress-Making promptly attended to.  Bonnets bleached and altered to the latest fashion. J. ROSE & BROTHER, Clothing and Dry Goods Merchants, Nos. 38 and 105 Broad Street,  Columbus, Ga. COMMISSION & GROCERY MERCHANTS. A. K. AYER.          F. G. WILKINS. AYER & WILKINS, Auction, Commission, Receiving and Forwarding Merchants, No. 114 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. M. ALLEN, Commission Merchant and Dealer IN Groceries, Provision, Corn, Hay, &c., 117 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. P. A. CLAYTON, Commission Merchant and Grocer, No. 82 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga Will attend to the purchase and sale of cotton and produce generally.  Also Receiving and Forwarding. JAMES LIGON, General Produce and Commission Merchant, Columbus, Ga. Refers to Gunby, Daniel & Co., D. P. Ellis & Co., Columbus, Ga; J. F. Mimms, Atlanta, Ga.; Johnston, Smith & Co., Loudon, Tenn; W. A. Fort, Rome, Ga.; R. A. Holt, Dalton, Ga.; R. Hooper, H. W. Massengale & Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. G. B. Terry, Grocer and Provision Merchant, ALSO Wines, Liquors, Porter, Ale, &c. Wholesale and Retail, Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. STEWART, GRAY & CO., Warehouse, Commission, Forwarding and Grocery Merchants, Columbus Ga. JNO. D. STEWART.            P. J. SEMMES. WM. C. GRAY.                  W. A. BEDELL. QUIN & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Produce, &c., Columbus, Ga. GREENWOOD & GRIMES, Warehouse and Commission Merchants, Columbus, Ga. Will give their particular attention to the storage and sale of cotton and other produce which may be consigned to them.  They are prepared to make liberal advances on cotton in store. Prompt attention will be given to the Receiving and Forwarding Business. E. S. GREENWOOD STERLING F. GRIMES. E. BURNARD & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Produce, Bagging, Rope, &c., Columbus, Ga. Druggists. BROOKS & CHAPMAN, Druggists, and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical and Dental Instruments, &c., &c., BLUE STORE, Sign of the Negro and Mortar, No.77 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. JOHN W. BROOKS. FOSTER S. CHAPMAN. DANFORTH & NAGEL, DRUGGISTS, And Dealers in Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Perfumery, Surgical Instruments, &c., &c. Sign of the Gold Mortar, Columbus, Ga. DAVID YOUNG, M.D., Columbus, Ga. HALL & YOUNG, Newman, Ga., YOUNG & FORD, Americus, Ga., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Dye-Stuffs, &c. The trade can be supplied at either of the above places, “at low down prices,” with any thing in the line. Hotels. OGLETHORPE HOUSE, Columbus, Ga. BASS & CLEGHORN, Oglethorpe Street. (Capacity, 250 person.) PLANTERS’ HOTEL, H. H. LUMPKIN, PROPRIETOR. Railroad Eating House, Fort Valley, Ga. SOUTHWESTERN HOTEL, Fort Valley, Ga. BY BENJ BARNES. BREAKFAST & DINNER HOUSE      For Railroad Passengers, and within 75 feet of the Railroad.      Travellers may rely on receiving the best fare and accommodations the country affords. JOHN BLOW, Superintd’t. Manufactories, &c. COWETA FALLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Columbus, Ga. PAUL J. SAMS, President, GEORGE M. DICKSON, Treasurer, JOHN R. DAGGERS, Superintd’t Manufactories, &c. THE HOWARD FACTORY, MANUFACTURE And keep constantly on hand, Heavy 7-8 Osnaburgs, Light 7-8 do., 4-4 Sheetings, Yarns from No. 5 to 12, Sewing Thread, Twine, Rope and Mattresses. Columbus, Ga., 1854. ROCK ISLAND PAPER FACTORY, Columbus, Ga. PAPER OF ALL KINDS, Such as Writing, Book, News, Envelope, Pamplet Covers, (assorted colors,) and Wrapping. --ALSO:-- Blank Books and Stationery, Of great variety. D. F. WILLCOX, Agent. D. B. THOMPSON & Co.’s TIN AND SHEET IRON WORKS. Every variety of Cooking, Parlor and Office Stoves, of the most improved Patterns, AND Manufacturers of and Dealers in Japanned and Plain Tin Wares, Home Furnishing Goods, &c., Generally, Wholesale and Retail, 143 Broad Street, Columbus, Ga. Jewelers. SAMUEL B. PURPLE, JEWELER, 69 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. A. H. De WITT, Dealer in Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, And Fancy Articles, Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. All work cash on delivery. Attorneys at Law. JAMES HAMILTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Columbus, Ga, Will attend to all collections and foreign business entrusted to him in Western and Southwestern Georgia. LAW CARD.      The Subscribers have united in the Practice of Law, under the firm of WELLBORN & CLARKE,      And will attend the Courts of Muscogee and the adjoining counties.  Strict attention will be given to collecting.      Their office is on Broad Street, over the Store of Danforth and Nagel. MARSHALL J. WELLBORN, JOHN T. CLARKE. Hardware. J. ENNIS & CO., Importers and Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Iron, Steel and Tools of every Description, Paints, Oils, &c., &c., Columbus, Ga. HALL & MOSES, 48 Inch Circular Saws, Fire Proof Safes, Guns, Rifles, Agricultural Implements, Hardware, Platform Scales, Axles, Pumps, Mill Irons, Iron Castings, Springs, &c., Tin-Ware, Stoves, Paints, Oils, Glass, Rope, &c., Columbus, Georgia. Railroads. MUSCOGEE RAILROAD, (From Columbus to Butler, 50 m.) DANIEL GRIFFIN, President. BENJ. E. WELLS, Superintd’t. DAVID ADAMS, Sec’y & Treas’r. GIRARD AND MOBILE RAILROAD, (From Columbus to Mobile.) ALFRED IVERSON, President. GEO. S. RUNEY, Chief Engineer. Banks. PAUL J. SEMMES, Agent for the Bank of the State of Georgia, Columbus, Ga. Sight and time Bills on Savannah, Apalachicola and the North, discounted.  Sight Checks on Augusta, Savannah, Charleston and N. York, for sale.  Deposits received and Notes collected. UNION BANK OF GEORGIA, H. H. EPPING, AGENT, Columbus, Ga.      Collections of Notes and Drafts attended to without charge.  Remittances promptly made at current rate of exchange.  Passed due paper collected or arranged for under instructions from owner, at moderate charges. THE CORNER STONE, Is published at Columbus, Ga., every Thursday morning, JAMES N. BETHUNE, Editor. W. S. REYNOLDS, Publisher. Terms two dollars per annum. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING, IN EVERY VARIETY OF STYLE, Executed with dispatch at the Power Press Job Printing Office of De Wolf, Barrett & Wilson, Next door to the Oglethorpe Hotel, Columbus, Ga. Newspapers. LOMAX & ELLIS, COLUMBUS, GA. THE TIMES & SENTINEL,      A Democratic Newspaper published weekly and tri-weekly, at Columbus, Ga., by Lomax & Ellis.      TERMS:--Tri-Weekly, $5, and Weekly, $2 per annum, in advance. THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH,       A monthly Journal, devoted to the Agriculture and Horticulture of the South. JAMES M. CHAMBERS, Agricultural Editor. CHARLES A. PEABODY, Horticultural Editor.      Each number contains 32 octavo pages of reading matter. Published at Columbus, Ga., by Lomax & Ellis. BOOK BINDING & JOB OFFICE.     Messrs. Lomax & Ellis have an extensive Job Office and Book-Bindery attached to their Office, and are prepared to print, rule and bind books in the neatest style. Job work of all kinds executed with dispatch. THE COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Published at Columbus, Ga., every Tuesday morning, BY THOMAS RAGLAND & CO., Assisted in the Editorial Department, BY S. W. FLOURNOY.      Terms:-Two dollars and fifty cents per annum, invariably in advance, or three dollars if not paid in advance. PERRY HOUSE, WILLIAM PERRY, OWNER AND PROPRIETOR, CORNER OF OGLETHORPE AND BRYAN STREETS, COLUMBUS, GA. THE PERRY HOUSE,      Is a large Four Story Brick Building with heavy walls, well supported with partitions, fronting 140 feet on Oglethorpe, and 150 feet on Bryan Street.      The walls fronting on each street are well stuccoed, and are of a beautiful New York brown.  The rooms, 120 in number, are well ventilated, many of them large, and arranged with special reference to the convenience and comfort of Families. THE PARLORS, DINING ROOMS, PUBLIC HALLS, SALOONS, CHAMBERS AND OFFICES,      Are all to be finished in the latest and best style, so al to combine both comfort and elegance.       The Proprietor is determined that no labor or expense shall be wanting to make his House equal at least to the very best Hotels in the South.      He will be ready to open this new and well furnished House, about the 1st of January, 1855, until which time he will keep up is old stand, “THE KENUCKY HOUSE.”      While he tenders to his friends and the traveling public generally, his hearty thanks for the liberal patronage so long extended to him, he is assured, at the same time, that they will sustain him in his earnest efforts at a heavy expense, to provide for the wants of the city and the traveling public. TRUAX & VANDENBERG, PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC STORE, No. 92 EAST SIDE OF BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, GA.      Where can always be found a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF PIANO FORTES of various styles, from the best makers in New York and Boston.  They are made of the best seasoned materials, and of great strength to stand the Southern climate.  They are warranted in every respect, and are offered at low prices for cash or city acceptances. ALSO,      MELODEONS, Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Clarionets, Accordions, Banjos, String, and all sorts of Musical Merchandise. ALSO,       A good assortment of SHEET MUSIC, for the Piano, Guitar, and other instruments. N. B. –Piano Fortes TUNED and REPAIRED in the best manner. J. W. PEASE, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, No. 92 BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, GA.      Offers for sale at wholesale and retail, at the lowest market prices, a large assortment of School, Classical, Medical, Law, Theological, Historical, Miscellaneous and Sunday School BOOKS, Blank Books, Paper, Paper Hangings, &c., Staple and Fancy Stationery, and every article usually found in a Bookstore.           Law, Medical and Theological Libraries furnished on the most liberal terms.  Schools, Academies and Literary Institutions, supplied at the lowest prices.           Booksellers, Merchants and others, purchasing in quantities will do well to call, our arrangements being such as to enable us at all times to keep a stock of goods on hand to meet the demand. JORDAN L. HOWELL, (SUCCESSOR TO A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO.,) BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, No. 72, BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, GA., SCHOOL, CLASSICAL, LAW, MEDICAL, THEOLOGICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, RECORDS, LEDGERS, JOURNALS, DAY AND CASH BOOKS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC STATIONERY, &C. DEALER IN MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. (PIANOS TO LET, TUNED AND REPAIRED.)           A liberal discount allowed to Teachers and Merchants.  Orders solicited. OGLETHORPE COUNTY. Population  13,000; amount of taxable property $5, 780,562; churches all, 23.  The following are the merchants:       Lexington.-- McLaren & Landrun; Platt & Brother. TANNER AND SHOE MANUFACTURER—Lexington.—Briant, B. E.       MERCHANT TAILOR—Lexington—Stewart, Thos.       CARRIAGES—Lexington.—Kerlin, J. D.       MERCHANTS—Bairdstown.—Callahan, T P; Wilson, Thos; Newton, E D & Co., carriages.       Mason Academy, S B Morse, Principal, at Lexington.       Mason Female Academy, Mrs. Laudrum, Principal, do.       Woodstock Collegiate Institute, Prof. J W Reid, Woodstock.    Agency Georgia Railroad and Banking Company, L. J. Deupree, Agent PAULDING COUNTY.       Paulding county as it is at present (organized) is a new county, was organized on the first day of April, 1852.  Dallas is the county cite and was located in the month of May, 1852.  Dallas is located in one of the most healthy and desirable sections of Georgia, it being near (in one mile) of the dividing ridge between the waters of the Chattahoochee and Etowah rivers, including in its limits a great deal of good farming land; the climate is suited to the production of Cotton, Corn, Wheat and Tobacco.  Dallas is seventeen miles West of Marietta.       Population of Dallas, the county cite, (new) 130; amount of taxable property $173,869.  Educational, moral and commercial prospects are flattering.       DRY GOODS RETAIL MERCHANTS.—H F Buckhannon, J Gregory & Owen, S & A Y Sheats, Lyon, Thos. A & Co., Burkhalter, D N & Sons, Huntsville.       GROCERIES—Atlanta—S Bryant.  Dallas—Matthews & Sheats, J N C Foote & Co.  Pumpkinville—Wm. Greene, Foote, J D S.       DRUGGISTS—Wood & Pennington; George T Parker.       ATTORNEYS AT LAW.—James H Bellinger; James H Weaver; William J Chastain.       HOTELS.—John S Pool. CABINET MAKERS.—A G Cooper, J M Farmer, Harrison Thurman. POLK COUNTY       White population 3803; black population 1522; Merchants 6; churches 15; high schools 2; taxable property $2,363,16.       [Sorry the firms of the above six merchants were not given.-ED.]       E. A. COTHRUN, Editor, Printer and Proprietor of the “Republican Union,” at Cedar Town, Polk county, Ga.       Terms of Subscription, &c.—If paid in advance, $2; if payment be delayed six months, $2.50; if payment be delayed twelve months, $3.       Job Printing of all kinds neatly executed in colored inks, or bronze, at low prices.       Advertisements will be conspicuously inserted yearly, half-yearly or quarterly, (with or without the privilege of changing,) at extraordinary low rates. Orders and patronage respectfully solicited.  All work warranted to please. RANDOLPH COUNTY       Total population 17,000; amount of taxable property $6,728,246; churches 5; one Baptist Female College; one Baptist male high school; one Methodist College; one Methodist male high school.       The following are the merchants, &c. at Cuthbert:       DRY GOODS—Brake, H; Guinn, J M K; Hurd, S N; Jordan, D & Co; Key & Preston; Lennard, J. D.       GROCERIES—Key & Preston; Lilley & Co; Smith & Lennard.       CONFECTIONARIES.—Easley & Hood, Nab, J; Wadsworth & Co.       MANUFACTORIES—One of Leather; two Boots and Shoes; two Carriages; three Steam Saw Mills; one Merchant Mill.       Merchants in the country—Brookville.—Haighler & Christie.  Dover—Greeves, Thos., Johnson, H G. RICHLAND COUNTY.       AUGUSTA, is situated at the head of navigation on the Savannah river, two hundred and fifty miles by water and one hundred and thirty-one by Railroad above the city of Savannah, and one hundred and thirty six miles by Railroad from Charleston, S. C.  It is also at the junction of three Railroads—the South Carolina, Georgia and Waynesboro’, all of which have large Depots and bring much trade and travel to this city.       Its streets are wide and handsomely laid off.  Broad is the principal business street and is one hundred and sixty feet wide.  Green is a beautiful street one hundred and sixty-five feet wide and has two rows of Live Oaks shading centre.  On this street are the Medical College, the City Hall, and many fine residences.       The Churches, Halls, and public buildings indicate both liberality and good taste.  The first work of considerable public interest done by Augusta was the opening of a canal seven miles above the city, by which the waters of the Savannah river are brought to it with sufficient power to drive the large Cotton Mills of the Augusta Manufacturing Company, the Augusta Machine Works, Mr. Cheely’s large Gin Factory, two Flouring Mills, &c.  From these Mills the water is taken back into the river above the city, so that steam boat navigation to the city may not be hindered.  Since this judicious appropriation by the city it has grown up from a population of 6000 to about 18,000.       The Banks of Augusta (see their cards) are well officered, well managed and have always maintained a sound and healthy condition.  So also of the Insurance Offices and Agencies.       The Medical College is a fine building, located in a pleasant portion of the city, with a large and beautiful shaded yard.  This Institution has been in successful operation for twenty one years, has a handsome endowment, an able and highly reputable Faculty and Professorships for each department, filled by gentlemen of the highest standing for skill and ability in the profession.  See the card.  The State of Georgia, the whole South, may well be proud of such an Institution.       The Infirmary for the practice of Surgery and the treatment of chronic diseases of negroes, is an Institution well worthy of the confidence and patronage of the public.  This is an individual enterprise by Messrs. Robert and Henry F. Campbell, M.D., and also Professors in the Medical College.  We had the pleasure of looking through this new and well arranged establishment.  It is a three story building, finished off in very neat style, with a handsome tower.  This establishment is both an ornament to the city and an honor to the projectors.  The rooms on each floor are well ventilated, provided with beds, water and fixtures for bathing in warm or cold water, shower or tub.       Patients here are well provided for with cooks and good nurses, and room enough for forty or fifty. We call special attention to the large Drug Establishments of Dr. Tutt and others, whose cards are inserted below.  Their skill in the Medical Profession, and particularly in compounding, entitle them to the highest public confidence.  Having examined their large and well selected stocks, we take pleasure in giving this unsolicited notice and cordial recommendation of them. Attention is respectfully invited to the card of Messrs. McKinne & Hall.  It will be an object of interest to any one visiting Augusta, to examine their large stock of School, Classical, Medical, Law, Theological, Historical, Miscellaneous and Sunday School Books, which they are selling wholesale and retail, at very low prices.            We commend Mr. M. P. Stovall, Ware House and Commission Merchant, to the attention and acquaintance of our friends in Tennessee and Alabama, as a gentleman of sterling integrity and business capacity.  We can cordially say the same of all the Ware House, Commission, Grocer and Dry Goods Merchants, whose cards are inserted.            GIN FACTORY.—Mr. Cheely’s card will not fail to attract the attention of the Cotton growing districts of the South.  His large establishment and well selected machinery (carried by water power) under the supervision of Mr. Oglesby, one of the most skilful Machinists of the South, with capital, materials and competent workmen, the public may rely confidently upon having all orders filled promptly and to the fullest satisfaction.            French Burr Mill Stone Manufactory, by Mr. Wm. R. Schirmer, is among the objects of interest to Merchant, Flouring and Grist Mills, to which we would call the attention of the South.  It is a large establishment, well conducted and giving full satisfaction.            We have the pleasure of wearing a pair of boots made by Mr. Nus, and take pleasure in recommending his make of boots as eminently calculated to give satisfaction.            That you may enjoy your visit to this city to the fullest extent, you will stop at the Augusta Hotel, kept by M. P. Starr.  Having spent a few weeks in this house, it would not be pardonable to give the notice we have of the many objects of interest in the city and not notice this fine house.            We hardly know whether to attribute the very success of this Hotel to the polite and courteous attentions of the proprietor, or the superior skill and good management of his excellent lady.  We propose that they go halves in the honors and profits of their great success, which will no doubt be acceptable to both. The one could not succeed without the other.  So much for the “help meet” which God provided for man.  We never saw a Hotel succeed well that had not an intelligent business woman to supervise the interior and table department.  Laying all the moralizing aside, the Augusta Hotel is both an ornament and an acquisition to the city whose name it bears.  The property, trade and character of the city are promoted by such a house.  It is therefore the interest of every city to put up and sustain such a house.  We need only say what we have heard hundreds say and what every one will say who stops here but a few days, viz.:  The Augusta is a first class Hotel.   The Augusta Manufacturing Company are now in successful operation.  See their card.  Notwithstanding they have a large capital invested and have had some trouble and delay in getting fairly under headway, they have succeeded and now reaping the good fruits of patience and perseverance.  James Hope, Agent.    The Augusta Machine Works Company have also had some trouble to get fairly under was, but are not succeeding well under the supervision of Col. Height, Agent.  See their card.            Among other objects of interest is the fine Music and Book Establishment of Geo. A. Oates & Bro., (see their card.)  This house has also a large store in Charleston, S. C.  Their long experience and success in business together with their large stock in both houses will justify our cordial recommendation to the music loving world.            The following are the principal Business Houses, &c., at Augusta:             DRY GOODS MERCHANTS.---Alexander & Wright, Broom & Brown, D. Blalock, Clark & Cummings, W. H. Crane, Cosgrove & Brennan, Mrs. E. Florence, Gray (Brothers,) P J M Galagher, Hickman, Wescott & Co., Jacksons, Miller & Verdery, Mrs. Isaac Levy, L D Lallerstedt, J McMaster, Miller & Warren, W Shear, J Saxling, Thomas Sweetney, J P Setze, Ward & Burchard.            MILLINERY.—Mrs. M C Hall, Mrs. A Heney, J Lock, Mrs. Mathews, Miss E L Mitchell, Mrs. O’Conner, M L Pritchard, Agent, Miss Roberts.            FANCY AND VARIETY STORES.—J Gurley, H Keener, Georg Lott.            CLOTHING.—C E Cook, ------Brown, Clayton & Bignon, Clark & Ramsey,  J J Jacobus, J M Newby & Co.            MERCHANT TAILORS.—Chaffer & Ferris, Price & Ingraham, J A Vinnumkle.            HATS AND CAPS.—G. W. Ferry.            BOOTS AND SHOES.—Aldrich & Royal, H E Clark, H Daly, N Daly, Messrs. Faughmans, Force, Conley & Co., J George, A Hanzo, W Housley, Parr & Smith, E L Simmons & Co., J. Welsh.            GROCERIES.—Alworth & Tucker, Alleoud & Wingfield, Auferman & Kretchmer, T Armstrong, -----Blount, H D Bell, W E Broadnax & Son, Boutel & Brother, Baker & Caswell, Baker & Wilcox, M Copeland, J Castello, P Cary, J B Colvin, G T Dortic, Thomas Dwyer, W M Dow, Dawson & Skinner, R Easterling, Estes & Richmond, H Frazer, Fleming & Miller, Foster & Page, E. Gallaer, C Huber, Thos. Hagerty, W H Howard & Son, Hand, Williams & Co., Ivey & Evans, Daniel Kelly, W Little, J P Laventure, J W Meredith, R Maher, J McMahon, B Morris, W T & N Murphy, B McCue, M McDermit, McCord, Hart & Co., R Norvill, B Nehr, W & J Nelson, W J Owens, M Odowds, A Poullain, H T Peay, P Pardue, P Poullett, T R Rhodes, H F Russell, Roberts & Coskery, Ramey & Storey, P Simon, Mrs. W F Smith, C Salm, A Sabal, A Stevens, F H Schevartz, G A Simons, Thayer & Butt, E C Tinsley & Co., J W Walker, J Welch, G H Weigle, W & D Wilkinson, C A Williams,            CONFECTIONERS AND BAKERS.—J P Girardey & Co., J Hahn, Isaac Levy, Lambach & Cooper, J Small, J W Zinn.            GROCERIES AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS.—J A Ansle, J H Anderson, Beall & Stovall, n K Butler & Co., Belcher & Hollingsworth, Davis, Kolb & Fancing, T W Fleming, A Gardell J & W Harper, J H Kelly, G W Lewis, W H Pritchard, Scranton, Seymour & McHenry, W H Stark & Co., N W Woodruff, J C Carmichael, John Caskin, J R Dow.            WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS.—Beall & Stovell, Bustin & Walker, W Coskery, Crocker & Reese, J Cashin, Doughty & Beall, D’Antignac & Evans, L Hopkins, Heard & Davidson, S D Heard, O H Lee, Phinizy  Clayton, Platt & Brother, J J Pearce, E D Robertson, M P Stovall, Simpson & Gardner.            FURNITURE.—M M Benjamin, H Coffin, L Hancock & Co., Henry & Skinner, B F Newhouse, C A Platt.           CROCKERY.—E Holman & Co., E Mustin.           GRAIN AND HAY.—J L Coleman, J Odom.           SEGARS AND TOBACCO.—J Volger.           HARDWARE.—J & T A Bones, Bones & Brown, B F Chew, Carmichael & Bean, Mullarky & Oakman, H H Mahoney & Co., H & J Moore.          SADDLES AND HARNESS.—James Godby, W L Sherman & Co., Wright, Nichols & Co.          CARRIAGES, & c.—Carter & Crittenden, J H Lowery, R H May, L Roll, Wyman & Darrow.          JEWELERS.—F A Brahe, Clark & Co., C Catlin, T W Freeman & Co., Osborn & Whellock, J & E Tweedy.          BOOKS, STATIONERY AND MUSIC.—C Catlin, Dunham & Bleakley, McKinn & Hall, G H Oates, T Richards & Son, J H Service.          PIANOS AND MUSIC.—Clark & Son, G H Oates.          AUCTIONEERS.—C E Girardey & Co., S C Grenville & Co.          DRUGGISTS.—Barrell, Carter & Co., Dr. A. Baudry, Clark & Wells, J Dennis, D’Antignac & Barry, N J Fogarty, J M Hill, W Haines, Haviland, Riley & Co., D R Plumb & Co., C Palmed, Dr. W H Tutt, W H & J Turpin.          HOTELS.—Eagle & Phoenix, by J R Presott; Augusta, by W P Starr; Globe, by L S Morris; United States, by Chaffer & Spear; Richmond, by J Cartledge.          GUNSMITH.—EH Rogers.       LOCKSMITH AND BELL HANGER.—Markwalter (Brothers.)       COTTON PRESS.—W H Pritchard.       BANK of BRUNSWICK, Edward Thomas, President, John Craig, Cashier.       Augusta Insurance and Banking Company, Wm. M. D’Antignac, President, Robert Walton, Cashier.       Branch of the Bank of the State of Georgia, ------Newton, President, Isaac Henny, Cashier.       Bank of Augusta, John Bones, President, James W. Davis, Cashier.       Georgia Railroad and Banking Co., J. P. King, President, J Milligan, Cashier.       Mechanics’ Bank, Thos. S. Metcalf, President, Milo Hatch, Cashier.       City Bank of Augusta, is chartered, and will go into operation.       The following is a list of manufacturing Establishments:       Augusta Cotton Manufactory, James Hope, Agent.       Augusta Machine Works, Col. Height, Agent.       Sash and Blind Factory, Wood & Stoddard.       W. H. Goodrich, Master Builder and Manufacturer.       Lord & Slater, Gray & Osborn, R & A Philip, Founders and Machinists.       Engine Railroad Machine Shop & Car Factories. C. Brenner, Piano Manufacturer. H & D Calvin, Wagon Makers and Wood Workers. C. Platt, Steam Furniture Manufacturer. Bridwell & McCue, Wm. R. Schirmer, Burr Mill Stone Manufacturers. FLOUR MILLS.—S. D. Linton & Co., Cunningham Mills; George W. Lewis, Granite Mills. Augusta Ice House, J W Wightman, Agent. The following is a List of Insurance Agents: Augusta Insurance and Banking Company, Robert Walton, President. Georgia Mutual, Charles Hall, Agent. Savannah Mutual, M W Woodruff, Agent. Columbia Mutual, James H Anderson, Agent. Hartford Fire and Marine Insurance, John Pledge, Agent. F. C. Barber, Exchange Broker. BARRY & BATTEY, (SUCCESSORS TO D’ANTIGNAC & BARRY,) WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS, BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.       Are now prepared to sell MEDICINES of the purest quality, Perfumery, Glass, Paints, Chemicals, Oils, Brushes, Surgical and Dental Instruments, and every article usually kept by Druggists, at the lowest market prices, and the most accommodating terms.  Please call and see us before purchasing elsewhere. GEORGIA PLAINS BELLEVILLE FACTORY, AUGUSTA, GA.       Makes yearly four hundred thousand yards of GEORGIA PLAINS, for negroes’ winter clothing, and three hundred and fifty thousand yards of STRIPED COTTON OSNABURGS, handsomely assorted, and fast colors, which are offered to the trade at low prices.  Address GEORGE SCHLEY, Augusta, Ga. THE AUGUSTA MACHINE WORKS       Are now prepared to do the following kinds of work with neatness and dispatch:       STEAM ENGINES and BOILERS of any style or finish; also BANK VAULTS, IRON FRONTS, SILLS and LINTELS, for Buildings.       RAIL ROAD CARS, of all kinds and descriptions, made in the most substantial and beautiful manner; Wheels for same warranted for one year.       IRON RAILINGS, of various styles for Balconies and Fences.       GOLD MINE CASTINGS, of all descriptions, made to order.       Blacksmith work done in the best manner.       MILL WORK—All kinds of Mill and Gin-gearing, Shafting, Pulleys, Water Wheels, &c., on hand.       Brass Castings will also have our attention. PLANING AND SAWING LUMBER. Flooring—Planed, Tongued and Grooved, at $5.00 per 1000 feet, superficial. Ceiling—planed, Tongued and Grooved, at $5.00 per 1000 feet, superficial. Weather Boarding—Planed and Jointed $4.00 per 1000 feet superficial. Planing—both sides, $6.00 per 1000 superficial feet. Use of Circular Saw and one man will be 75c. per hour.  Heavy Sawing requiring two men will be $1 per hour. All orders must be left at the office, not in the shop.  Cash will be required in all cases, unless otherwise agreed upon with W. M. HAIGHT, Gen’l Superintendent. COTTON GIN FACTORY,       Having secured the services of Mr. G. T. OGLESBY, I have established a large GIN FACTORY on the Canal, in this city, where I am prepared to furnish any number of Cotton Gins at the shortest notice.        I am happily situated, being nearly in the centre of the Georgia, South Carolina, and Augusta and Waynesboro’ Rail Road Depots, which renders it very convenient for the planters as well as myself.       I deliver all Gins at the place required, free of any expense, and warranted to give general satisfaction.       The Gins are made of the best material, and by experienced mechanics.  I use the Patent Wing Brush, of which I have the exclusive right of the South.       Every Gin is put up under the special direction of Mr. Oglesby, and carefully inspected by him before leaving the shop.       The Cotton Ginned in the Oglesby Gin, never failed to get the highest premium at the public State Exhibitions, and bring the highest prices in market.       Notwithstanding the strong and numerous competitions, the Commission Merchants, both of this city and Savannah, have generally recommended the purchase of these Gins, and a continuation of the same is cordially solicited by me.       My machinery is of the latest and most improved patent.       All orders by mail will receive attention in due time.  Old Gins repaired, and all the late improvements attached if required.   THOMAS J. CHEELY, Augusta. EAGLE FOUNDRY, AUGUSTA, GA., Corner of Jones and Coming Streets, R. & A. PHILIP, Manufacturers of IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS, of every descriptions, and General Machinists. AUGUSTA FRENCH BURR MILL STONE MANUFACTORY.       The Subscriber thankful for the kind patronage received, would respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he continues to execute orders for his well known warranted French Burr MILLS STONES, of every desired size, at the lowest price, and shortest notice.       He also furnishes Esopus and Cologne STONES, Smut Machines, of various patents, Bolting Cloths, of the best brand, Cement for Mill Stones, and every other article necessary to a Mill.  All orders promptly attended to. WM. R. SCHIRMER. SURGICAL INFIRMARY FOR NEGROES, AT AUGUSTA, GA.             THE JACKSON-STREET HOSPITAL AND SURGICAL INFIRMARY, is located corner of Jackson and Fenwick-streets, between the Savannah and the Georgia Railroad Depots, and in sight of both.  This is a commodions building, capable of accommodating fifty or sixty patients, situated in a pleasant part of the city, and recently erected for the special purpose of treating, to the best advantage, Negroes, requiring Surgical operations or Medical attendance in Chronic diseases.  The proprietors have spared no pains or expense in supplying this establishment with every convenience which can conduce to the comfort and welfare of the patient, viz:  competent male and female nurses, hot and cold water in each story for tub and shower baths, &c.  The building is also well ventilated and lighted with gas. Strict attention will be paid to the appropriate diet and general management of each case. TERMS.       For board, lodging and nursing, per month,………………………….$10       For board, lodging and nursing, per week,……………………………   3       For Surgical Operations, all necessary Medical attendance, &c., the usual rates of city practice.       Any communication in reference to cases, directed to the subscribers at Augusta, Ga., will receive prompt attention.       Surgeon, H. F. CAMPBELL, M.D.       Physician, ROBT. CAMPBELL, M.D. SUMTER COUNTY Population 11,789;  amount of taxable property $600,240 91; Churches 40; high schools 1; Americus Female Institute, Rev. P A Strobel, Principal’ newspaper 1, Sumter Republican.   The following are the merchants:   DRY GOODS -- Americus. -- Crosby, --; Granberry, J J & Co; Kendrick, S S; McCoy, N; Odom, J. S.   GROCERIES -- Ayers, Meadows & Co; Perl, John; Speer, --   DRUGS -- Pond town --French H B; Thompson & Co. Quebec Brown, W  J; Cowart & Co. Bottsford -- --Camsey & Thomas   VARIETY WORKS -- by G W Smith & Co. SPALDING COUNTY   Griffin is the county seat of Spalding, situated on the Macon and western Railroad, forty-four miles from Atlanta, and fifty-eight miles from Macon.  It is incorporated, very healthy and a well governed city; has a population of about 3000.  Four churches, four high schools and several common schools.  Masonic, Odd Fellow and Temperance Orders, have good organizations.   The objects of greatest interest here are the Male and two Female colleges.  These are under the paternity of the three leading denominations of the South.  Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian.   For particulars, see their cards.  This city and vicinity are noted for health, intelligence and morality, and are, therefore, favorable to the location and building up of fine schools.   We call attention to the cards inserted in this work.  They are well recommended.   Banks and Bank Agencies.--Interior Bank of Georgia, Jas. S. Jones, President.   State Bank, N. G. Danbins, Agent.   Marine Bank, A. Fleming, Agent.   Planter’s Bank,, A. Merritt, Agent.   American newspaper and Job Printing Office, A, G. Murray, Editor and Proprietor.   Jeffersonian Newspaper and Job Printing Office, wm. Line editor and Proprietor.  These are ably conducted weeklies at $2 per annum.   Independent Job Printing Office, James H. Logan, Proprietor.  Here Fancy and Plain work of all kinds is done with neatness and dispatch.   About 40,000 bales of Cotton per annum are received here and goodly trade in Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.  Here W. W. Bliss & Co. first discovered and manufactured the celebrated Jacob’s Cordial which in a few years had obtained a world wide reputation.   SYNODICAL COLLEGE GRIFFIN, GA.   This Institution is under the care of the Synod of Georgia and is designed to afford to females the highest advantages of education.  It is divided into three DEPARTMENTS --Primary, Middle and College.  The President of the college is the Rev. Carlisle P. B. Martin, long known a a successful teacher of youth.  The College Edifice, a large building, one hundred feet long, and fifty feet wide, two stories high, is most admirably arranged for educational purposes.  Griffin, the seat of this Seminary, is unsurpassed by any locality in the State for salubrity of climate, and its community, for intelligence, refinement and morality; and on account of these advantages, Griffin is fast becoming the educational centre of the State. MARSHALL COLLEGE GRIFFIN, GA. REV. J. W. ATTAWAY, PRESIDENT   This Institution (under the paternity of the Baptist Church) for young men and boys, has recently gone into operation with very flattering prospects.  It has now about one hundred students and two able Professors, which, with the new College, which will be completed in November, 1854, will be prepared to receive two hundred students.  The healthfulness of Griffin, the intelligence and morality of the city and surrounding country, need but be known to secure for this Institution and extensive patronage.   It is the purpose of the Board of Trustees to provide the very best teachers, apparatus, &c., to supply the increasing demands of the Institution.  Boarding can be had in the Institution and in excellent families on very moderate terms.   IRON AND BRASS FOUNDRY GRIFFIN, GA. W. W. THOMPSON & CO     Manufacture Gin and Mill Gearing, Sash Weights, Water Wheels, Shafting and Saw Mill Irons, Plates and Balls, Machinery, and Castings generally.  Also an improved Straw Cutter. W. W. WOODRUFF & CO., GRIFFIN, GA.   Keep constantly on hand a large and well selected assortment of fancy and plain CARRIAGES, Buggies, Rockaways, Plantation Wagons, &c., &c., all of which they sell low for cash. JOHN M. LUNQUEST, WATCH MAKER, JEWELLER & MEHANICAL DENTIST HILL-STREET   MRS. LUNQUEST, MILLINERY AND FANCY STORE, HILL-STREET--same place TELFAIR COUNTY   Population, white, 2,500, slave, 1200; total 3,700.  Amount of taxable property $990,000; churches 7.   Jacksonville, the county town, has a population of 100 and the following general merchants;   Clemens, J A; Dopsen, A T; McRae & Ashley.  Temperance P. O. Wilcox, M.  Clay Ville P.O.--Ashley, C. R.  Lumber city P. O. -- Wooten & Boyd; McRae, D. F.   JUDGES OF THE INFERIOR COURT, TELFAIR COUNTY. -- Matt. Ashely, D B Graham, Duncan McRae, Jas. A Rogers, H Swain.   John F. McRae, Clerk Superior and Inferior Courts. TATNALL COUNTY   Population, total, 3,196; amount of taxable property $1,228,490; schools, & Churches 18.   MANUFACTURERS BY MACHINERY. --Johnson & Decker, Furniture; David P. Towns, Saw Mill.   MERCHANTS -- Perry’s Mills -- Smith N & Son   Reidsville -- McRae, A. W.   Watermelon -- Anderson, J. TALBOT COUNTY   Population -- whites, 6,062; slaves, 7,674; total 13,736.  Population of Talbotton, the County town, 1,200; number of Churches in the County, 26; number of Schools in the County, 25; number of High Schools in the county, 1; amount of taxable property in the county, $6,820,073.  The following are the Merchants;   DRY GOODS -- J H & J W Weeks, J M & H F Mathews, Callier & Brown, Thos H Persons, Straus & Kaufman.    CLOTHING -- Curley & Dozier, Joseph Jackson.   DRUGGISTS -- Drs. E & H P Wells, Geo W Jones   GROCERS -- William Ragland Geo W Radcliffe THOMAS COUNTY   Total population in 1850, 10,103; amount of taxable property in 1853, $5,596,680; 1 High School at Fletcherville; Churches, 22.   Jared Everitt, Clerk of the Superior and Inferior courts, Thomas County, Ga.   MERCHANTS AT THOMASVILLE. --Dry Goods and Grocery--Edward Remington, D & E McLean, Elzy Thompson, Sharp & Evans, Neill, McKinnon & Co.. Dekle & McClenden, Jonathan Hall.  Drugs and Medicines--Edward Seixas, David S Branden.  Grocery and Provisions--Robert Donaldson & Don, John J Ivey  Co.   Grocery--Josiah & Mathew Dekle, Elias James.   DRY GOODS AND GROCERY--Duncanville--Jackson J Marsh.  Grooverville--Joshua S Grooverville.  Boston--David R Watson.  Greenfield--Joel S. Graves.  Glasgow--John A McIntosh.  Bryan’s Store--Alfred Bryan.   Marine and Fire Insurance Bank, of Savannah, Ga., (Thomasville) Edward Seixas, Agent.   The “Charter Oak” Life Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conn., (Thomasville) Francis h Remington, Agent. UNION COUNTY   Population in 1850, 6,958;  Amount taxable property, $939,610; churches, 25.  Merchants in Dry Goods, hardware, &c.   1 Iron Furnace. UPSON COUNTY   Total population, 10,230; amount taxable property, $5,354,050; Churches, 27   COTTON MANUFACTORIES--Fllint River manufactory, Nathan Respass, Daniel Grant, and Nathaniel F Walker; estimated at $65,000; Thomaston Manufactory, Curran Rodgers, $25,000; Waynmauville Manufactory, D R Perry & Co., $41,000; Franklin Manufactory; D R Perry & Co., $39,000.   The following are the Merchants;   DRY GOODS--Black & Brown; Hungerford D; Melaney, T; Richardson, D T & T M; Stafford, J H; Walker, T L & D N; Whitaker & Traylor.   GROCERIES--Brooks, A S; Hartsfield, W.   DRUGGISTS --Sandwich, W T; Thompson & Buckholts. WARREN COUNTY    Population, 10,000; Amount taxable property, $5,500,000; high Schools, 2; Churches, 22.    MERCHANTS--Cody, Rodgers & co., Hudson, Wellborn & Pilcher, Handley, Heath & Co., Shields & Smith. JOSEPH WASDEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, WARRENTON, GA.   Will practice in Warren and the adjoining Counties.  Special attention given to Foreign Claims. WALTON COUNTY   Population, 12,000; taxable property, #3,000,000; Churches 32; 1 Males and Female Academy in Monroe; 1 male and Female Academy in Social Circle.   CARRIAGE FACTORY--H Treadwell.   The following are the Merchants;--Monroe--Morrow & Kennedy, Felker & Nowell, Sheats & Mitchell, Jesse Calloway.  Good Hope--Wm H Richardson & Sons.  Social Circle--E Nebut & Brother, James Stark, George W Garrett, A G Hainie.  Logansville--Kennedy & Stovall.  Tanner’s Ford--A Tanner.  Windsor--J Baxley.   RETAIL GROCERIES--Monroe--Charles M Galloway, Galloway & Humphrey, Malcolm & Humphrey.  Social Circle--Daniel Croghan.   FAMILY GROCER--John B Davis.   Agency of the Georgia Rail Road Bank, Monroe, Charles D Davis, Attorney at Law, Agent.   Agency of the Southern Mutual Insurance company, Monroe, D H Walker, Attorney at Law, Agent.   Walton Steam Mill, wool carding and Tannery, Monroe, O Stroud, Superintendant.   Merchant Mills by water power, 6. WILKES COUNTY   Population, 12,250; taxable property, $6,387,025; Churches, 19, 1 Presbyterian, 8 Methodist, 9 Baptist, 1 Caholic; 2 High Schools, viz.: 1 Female Seminary, and 1 academy.  The following are the Merchants in Washington;   DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES--A A Cleveland, G P Cogart, R H Vickers, J Davis & Son, R S & B Smith, J W Robinson, J J Harman, Calloway & Massingale.   CLOTHING STORE--M Marcus.   DRUGGIST--Dr J D Chase.   1 Branch Bank of State of Georgia, Samuel Barnett, President; W F Alexander, Cashier; E M Burton, Book Keeper and Teller.   NEWSPAPER--Wilkes republican, James R Sneed, Editor. WALKER COUNTY   Total population, 8,000; amount taxable property, $2,000,000; Churches, 30   John Dickson, clerk Superior court, Lafayette, Walker County, Ga. Lafayette, the County seat, has the following Merchants:   Spencer Marsh, A Shaw, Clendenen & Nash, R H Caldwell, Pattons & Farns, Morgan & McLain, David Stewart, W S McCatchen & Co., J C & J R Wardlaw.   GROCERY AND LIQUORS--John W Greathouse.   FAMILY GROCERIES--Valentine Bice, G B Lasiter.   MERCHANTS IN COUNTY AND THEIR POST OFFICES--Villanou--Young & Underwood.  Rockspring--C C Patton & Co., Lewis Auerback.  Snow Hill--William L Gordon & Co.  Fricker’s Gap--J C Lee, J S Oliver.  Ponds Spring--B J Northern. WHITFIELD COUNTY   Total population, 17,000; amount taxable property, $1,800,000; 1 High School, Male and Female; Churches, 6; 1 Newspaper, the North Georgia Times.   MANUFACTURES IN DDALTON BY STEAM--1 Foundary, 1 Shingles Machine, 1 Turning Lathe, 1 Planing Machine, Batey, Green & Co., Supt.; 1 Tobacco Manufactory, A C & J R McAfee, Supt.; 1 Tan yard, by W A Waugh  Co.; 1 Boot and Shoe Manufactory.   MERCHANTS IN DALTON THE COUNTY SEAT--Dry goods--Anderson, J W; Amos, W T & Co.; Blaik & Hanks; blunt, A e ; Cook, R T & Co.; Cobb, J L; Cunningham, C T & Co.; Earnest, L W; Florish, J; Gudger, J H; Haney, D J; Morris & Jackson; McAfee, A C & J R; Murphey, Galt & Co.; rushton, R S; Wellborn, C B.  Grocers--Anthony & Patterson; Clardy, P E; Fincher & Son; Long & Sasseen.   DRY GOODS-- Tunnell Hill--Austin, C; Dunn & Guthrie; Tiptons & Bishop.  Tilton--Campbell, A.  Varnell’s Station--Pittner & Son; Senter, John; Varnell, M P.         (Source: The Southern Business Directory and General Commercial Advertiser. 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