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- AGRICULTURAL. I
Items for Farmers and Gardners.
Composting.—Many farmers wisely I
refrain from purchasing the various I
manures and fertilizers offered for sale I
at the present day, as “guaao,”l
“superphosphate of lime,”
.* account of their high cost; but should I
they feel so disposed they might, with I
little trouble, discover on their own I
premises, by going no farther than!
thqjr hen roosts, valuable deposits, but 1
little inferior to those of Peruvianl
fumeyand costing comparatively noth-1
ing. There are, also, other sources I
ofterl disregarded whence the farmer I
can obtain the richest ingredients fori
composting, as the contents of the!
privy, which, when thoroughly incor-|
porated with horse manure, say one I
' part of the former to five or six of the I
la'ttar, constitute a most excellent I
mixture for all kinds of vines. Anl
excellent compost is formed of muck, I
4 loads; stable manure, 2 loads; horse I
manure, 1 load. This quantity and I
proportion constitute a layer, to which!
might be added with great benefit sev-1
eral bushels of ashes and plaster.—l
Qther Tayfifs. similar to the first mayj
•bij'hdjjed until the heap shall have at
tained ftie ‘desired dimension. For
light, sandy §oils, the following is re
commended, stable manure, 15 loads ;
clay, 6 loads; ashes, 25 loads; lime,
20 loads. This will be suitable to ap
ply after it has been thoroughly mixed,
and has remained in the heap two or
three weeks.
Mixed Feed for Fowls.—A cor
respondent of the Homestead, says:
“ A change of diet is very essential
to the well being of the biddies. Va
riety is the spice of life, with fowls as
much as with men; and they should
have an assortment of food given
them, applicable to their w r ants.—
Corn-cob meal is, on the whole, pre
ferable to a constant use of more solid
grain or meat, in either making hens
lay or for the accumulation of flesh.—
Potatoes and bran are an* excellent
dish for them; also, cabbage heads,
chopped up and added to their dough;
in fact, any kind of vegetable sub
stances are good for them. Os the
choice of grain, for laying exclusively,
oats should be furnished them, with a|
mess of buckwheat now and then.—
Where they cannot get gravel, sand
or ashes should be liberally strewn
over the bottom of their coops; and
occasionally they ought to have some
clam or oyster shells, pounded fine and I
put into their food ; bone meal is an-1
other good ingredient to give them, all I
going towards forming the shells ofl
eggs; fresh meat, whenever conven-|
ient to be had, might be added to the I
list of feed, for the keeping of fowls.” |
Sugar Beets for Calves.—On
the subject of feeding calves an old
farmer says: “Just as soon as they
would eat, and that was very early,
for the young ones learned of the ol
der ones, I gave them just as many
beets as they would eat. I cut them
up in thin slices, with a slicing ma
chine, and they ate them with a vora-l
cious appetite, and grew fat and sleek I
as moles. I have no doubt, otherl
beets would be nearly as good, and I
so would carrots, parsnips, and even!
turnips, for early spring feeding, be-1
fore grass comes.”
Making Vinegar.*—To eight gal-l
Jons of clear rain,,water, add three!
quarts of molasses ; put into a good]
cask; shake well a few times, then!
add two or three spoonfuls of good!
yeast cakes. If in summer, place the!
cask in the sun; if in winter, near the!
chimney, where it may warm. In ten I
or fifteen days add to this liquid a I
sheet of brown paper, torn in strips, I
dipped in molasses, and good vinegar
will be produced. The paper will, in
this way, form what is called the
“ mother,” or life of vinegar.— Genesee\
• Farmer. ]
Oat Straw Bedding for Pigs.— I
A correspondent of a cotemporacyl
says : A few years ago some of myl
pigs were sick, breathed hard, ears!
and nose- turned black, when one of!
my neighbors told me the cause was!
bedding the young pigs with oafcl
straw. I removed the oat-straw bed-1
ding and saw no more of the disease.!
Since then I have heard of several!
farmers that have lost pigs from using!
oat straw for bedding while they were!
young.
An Item about Bees.—The Ameri-1
can Bee Joyr/ml states that the nec-1
tar of ffowers, as gathered by bees, is I
♦a watery solution of cane sugar. In I
the process of this transformation, the!
cane sugar is decomposed into three!
different kinds, which constitute honey. I
The heat which the bees maintain in!
the hive causes this change; weak!
acids, as well as heat and moisture, I
can effect-a similar conversion of cane I
sugar.
Charcoal as a Manure.—Refdsel
charcoal is valuable, spread upon andfl
dug into the garden soil. All early I
vegetables, as radishes, turnips, etc., I
when grown in a soil of charcoal mix-1
ture, are very tender and delicate.—l
Fo» -vines, as melons, cucumbers, etc., I
there is nothing better than a mixture I
of fine charcoal in the soil. I
Save Your Ashes.—All kinds ofl
grasses contain a large quantity ofl
acid, and sillicate of potash. If al
meadow or lawn be strewn with wood!
ashes, even after soap has been made!
from them, the grass will grow thicker I
and more luxuriantly. 1
TH E GEORGIA WEEKLY.
| PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
| OF TUfb
[Confederate -States of America.
I PRESIDENT:
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
j OF MISSISSIPPI. - -
VICE PRESIDENT:
ALEX. H. STEPHENS,
OF GEORGIA.
| Heads of Departments:
I Rob’t Toombs, of Ga., Sec. of State.
I C. G. Memminger, of S. C., Sec. Trs'y
11. P. Walker, of Ala., Sec. of War.
Is. R. Mallory, of Fla., Sec. of Navy.
Ij. H. Reagan, of Texas, P. M. Gen'l.
Pj. P. Benjamin, of La., Attor. Gen'l.
1 Congress:
I President—llon. HOWELL COBB
I Secre’y—JOHNSON L. HOOPER
I Rates of Postage in the Confederate
I States of America.
| s2s“ These laws are not to go.into
■ operation until so announced by the
■ proclamation of the Post Master" Gen
leral.— [Ed. *
I on letters.
I Single letters not exceeding a half
lounce in weight—
I For any distance under 500 miles,
|5 cents.
I • For any distance over 500 miles,
110 cents.
I An additional single rate for each
|additional half-ounce or less.
I Drop letters 2 cents each.
| In the foregoing cases, the postage
Ito be prepaid by stamps and Stamped
• envelopes.
I , Advertised letters 2 cents each.
on packages.
Containing other than printed or
written matter —money packages are
included in this class :
To be rated by weight as letters are
rated and to be charged double the
rates of postage on letters, to wit:
For any distance under 500 miles,
10 cents for each half-ounce or less ;
In all cases to be prepaid by stamps
or stamped envelopes.
on newspapers.
Sent to regular and bona fide sub
scribers from the office of publica
tion, and not exceeding three ounces
I in weight:
I Within the State where jfubtishe’d.
j Weekly paper. 61 cents per quarter;
Semi-Weekly paper, 13 cents per
I quarter;
I Tri-Weekly paper, 19£ cents per
quarter ;
Daily paper, 39 cents per quarter;
In all cases, the postage to be paid
quarterly in advance at the offices of
the subscribers.
Without the State where Published.
Weekly paper, 13 cents per quarter;
Semi-Weekly paper, 26 cents per
iquarter;
Tri-Weekly paper, 39 cents per
I quarter;
Daily paper, 78 cents per quarter;
In all cases, the postage to be paid
quarterly in advance at the offices of
the subscribers.
on periodicals.
Sent to the regular and bona fide
subscribers from the office of publi
cation and not exceeding 1J ounces in
•weight.
Within the State where Published.
Monthly, 3 cents per quarter, or 1
cent for each number.
Semi-Monthly, 6 cents per quarter,
or 1 cent for each number.
1 -An additional cent each number for
every additional ounce, or less beyond
the first TJ ounces.
Bi-Monthly or Quarterly, 1 cent,
an ounce.
In all cases, the postage to be paid
quarterly in advance at the offices of
subscribers.
Without the State where Published.
Not exceeding 1| ounces in weight.
Monthly, 6 cents per quarter, or 2
cent for each number.
Semi-Monthly, 12 cents per quarter,
or 2 cents for each number.
Two cents additional for every ad
ditional ounce or less beyond the first
ounces.
Bi-Monthly or Quarterly, 2 cents
an ounce.
In all cases, the postage to be paid
quarterly in advance at the offices of
the subscribers.
on transciext printed matter.
Every other newspaper, pamphlet,
periodical and magazine, each, circu
lar not sealed, hand-bill and engrav
ing, not exceeding 2 ounces in weight,
2 cents for any distance ; 2 cents ad
ditional for each additional ounce or
less beyond three ounces.
In all cases, the postage to be pre
paid by stamped envelopes.
FRANKING WIVILEGK.
The following peyflens only are en
titled to the franking privilege, and
in all cases strictly confined to “ of
ficial business.”
Postmaster General.
His Chief Clerk.
Auditor of the Treasury for the
[Post Office Department.
I Deputy Postmasters.
NEW
B@ol & JOB
PRINTING OFFICE.
THE GEORGIA -WEEKLY OFFICE, having
been fitted up with all the modern Improve
ments, is now prepared to do all kinds of' print
ing, such as
Books, Catalogues,
Blanks, Cards,
Bill-Heads, Labels,
Hand-Bills, Circulars,
And every variety of Litter Press Pkiktinu.
Orders will be thankfully received, and punc
uality and neatness guaranteed.
mm_ mm
RULING & BOOK-BINDING.
THE Subscriber would respectfully inform
the public that he has in successful opera
tion, in the city of Atlanta, a
New Book-Bindery.
Blank Books — Ledgers, Journals, Day Books,
Blotters, Hotel and Stable Registers, Dockets,
Headings, and Ruled to any pattern desired,
manufactured in the neatest aud most durable
manner without delay.
Magazines, Musio, Newspapers, die., txpntly
bound at short notice.
Orders from any part of the State will
meet with prompt attention, and Books required
to be sent by mail, hand, waggon or Railroad,
carefully enveloped so as to avoid the possibil
ity of injury by transportation.
1-1 y J. P. MASON.
KLARRIA G ES^
BUGGIES, WAGONS,
BLACKSMITH WORK
Os every kind, and
SB6N FAMTING,
Plain and Ornamental, done in superior style
at the Carriage Factory of
G. G. HOWARD,
3-ly Greenville, Ga.
GODFRED KEN Eli,
LAGRANGE, GEO.
Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds of
ftmmuffiE.
BLINDS & SASHES,
Also Agent for
FISK’S METALIC
BURIAL CASES,
Mahogany anil other wood
COFFIKTJB.
All the above he warrants to sell at as reas
onable prices as any one elsewhere. 4-1 y
A. D. CIIAVER,
Rlinr & Siqiwi
GREENVILLE, GA,
Fine Brandies, Select Groceries,
Wines, Cigars,
Sardines, Tobacco,
Nails, Oranges,
Apples, Snuff,
Soda, Cider,
Lemon Syrup, &c., &c.
All of which he will sell at astonndingly low
prices. Please to give bim a call—you wil,
find him at the south corner, a*, his old stand
always at his post. > 1-ly
S. B. OATMAN,
MABBLB DBAIBB*
MONUMENTS, TOMBS,
HEAD-STONIiS, MANTELS, VASES,
AND
Furnishing Marble,
South of the Georgia Railroad Depot,
ATLANTA, GA.
R. H. RICHARDS,
§ook StUtr stnfc Statiuntr,
AND DEALER IN
Sheet Music & Musical Instruments
Generally,
LAGRANGE, GA.
I RESPECTFULLY invite the Citizens of
Merriwetherandthe adjoiningcounties to my
large and well assorted stock of College,
School, Medical and Miscellaneous Books, also
Prince's, Mason and Hamlin’s, and Foster’s
Karmoneons and Melodeons. Together with
Boardman, Gray A Co’s, and Newman’s justly
celebrated Piano Fortes.
Melodeons from 45 to 150 dollars. Pianos
from 175 to 500. Always on band, all the
new music for the Piano. Sheet music mailed
free of expense. Materials for Oil, Grecian and
Opaque Painting.
All orders thankfully received and promptly
attended to. E. H. RICHARDS.
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BHjA]VK.S,
OF every description on band and printed to
order at the shortest notice at this office.
Justices of the Peace, Ordinaries, Sheriffs, and
others in want will please take doe notice and
govern tbemselve* accordingly.
professional ftarbs.
8, CHAPEL MOBLEY. BRYAN A. WKBTUHOOK.
MOBX.BT * WESTBROOK,
flttamp at safo,
GREENVILLE, GA.
Will practice in Meriwether, Troup, and Weta
Fayette and Clayton.
And in the SUPREME COURT in Atlanta, and
the DISTRICT COURT in Marietta. Strict
Attention given to all business en
trusted to their care,
ggy- Refer to a trial of themselves. **®R
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Gko. A. Hall. Geo. L. Pkavy.
BALL & PEAVY,
fttui’iup at fail,
GREENVILLE, GA. -'
PRACTICE in Coweta Circuit, Pike, of Flint
Circuit, Talbot and Harris of Chattahoo
chee Circuit. __
Also in' AtlanU, "District
Court at Marietta. S-ly
JOHN W. PARK,
fttating at |afii,
GREENVILLE, GA.
Office, one door above Judge Warner’s.
A. H. FREEMAN,
gttaviuij at itafa,
Greenville, Ga.
Will practice in the adjoining counties. Strict
attention given to all business.
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OR A. G. FLOYD,
RESIDENT DENTIST,
GREENVILLE, GA.
Teeth set on plate from one to a full set. Pat
ronage respectfully solicited.
Up* All Work Warranted, “©a
DRS. ANTHONY & TERRELL,
Practitioners of Medicine,
DEALERS IN
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
PAINTS,
OILS,
DYE STUFFS,
&c. &c.
1-Iy Greenville, Ga.
Doctor F. 0. Dannelly,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
GREENVILLE, GEO.,
Returns his thanks to the citizens of Merri
wpther for their past confidence and support,
and desires to state that all the energies of his
life are deToted to his profession.
He is continually corresponding with the
“ Giants of Medicine”—has an extensive Libra
ay—a complete Case of Surgical Instruments,
with all the most approved Appliances for re
lieving deformities, Ac., and tenders to his Iriends
and the public generally the benefits of all the
vast improvements in Medical und Surgical Sci
ence.
Call at his Residence. 1-ly
DR. J. R. HARRISB.
GREENVILLE, GA.,
Practitioner in Medicines,
Wholesale & Retail Dealer la
Drngs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soaps,
Perfumery, Fancy Toilet Articles, Glass,
Putty, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye
Stuffs, Fine Brandy's, Wines, Ker
osine Oil, Tobacco, Cigars,<!tc.
All of which I will sell extremely low for
CASH or approved credit. The cash is preferred.
Farmers’ and Physicians’ orders .Solicited.
A fresh supply of Garden Seed just received.
1-ly.
GROCERIES & HARDWARE.
HUGH E. MALONE
T>espectfuUy solicits the custom of bis old and
new patrons at his well known stand at the
Post Office.
Sugar,
A Shoes, Guns, Iron Ware, Powder, Shot,
Lead, Soap, Oils, Candles, White Lead,
and the usual assortment of vari- •
eties of a first class country
store. He has also a
splendid assortment
OF GARRETSON’S LONG ISLAND
The cheapest ard the be3t, when we consider
the quality and quantity in every paper.
As he pays cash for his goods he is obliged
to ask the same of his patrons.
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Y. L. HOPSON,
WITH
REID & BROTHER,
DEALERS IN
Hardware, Grain and Provisions,
North-East Corner Public Square,
Lagrange, Georgia.
I. A. REID J B. REID.
We respectfully solicit your trade and influ
ence, with an assurance that we can make it to
your interest. 4-6 m
Landreths’ Garden Seed.
AFRESH SUPPLY of this reliable seed
growth of 1860—just received and for sale
by ELLIS A 61 MONTON.
Jan 19, 1861. 1-ts
GREENVILLE
Greenville, Merriwether Co. f Ga.
WM. HENRY PECK, A.M.,
prEbiDent,
(Formerly Principal of the Public Scheola of
New Orleans, Chief Instructor In the Naw
Orleans Female College, and late Pro
fessor of Belles Lettres, Oratory
and History in the State Uni
veralty of Louisiana.
The exercises of the Greenville FlJialM
College began on the &th of January for tba
Scholastic year of 1661, and the President re*
spectfully solicits the patronage and encourage
ment of the citizens of Merriwether Siid the
adjacent counties, in his desire to advance the
College to a rank second to none in the South,
and equal to any in the North.
The College is empowered by Slate authority
to grant Diplomas to regular Graduates in tho
Language's, Arts or Sciences.
DuringJtre last eight years the number of
• Students IfaT! averaged from seventy to eighty
in regular attendance, and durii g that time but
ohe pupil has died.
No better proof of the excellent health of
Greenville can be asked.
The Scholastic year will consist of Forty
Weeks, with a short vacation in July, and will
close on or about the 29th of October, 1861.
The College will be open for such as may
wish to continue their studies, until December
20th, 1861.
A Prize of Five Dollars,’ in Books or Coin,
will be given to each Model Pupil of each Colle
giate Class, at the Annual Commencement in
October.
A similar prize will be given to the Model
Pupil of the entire College.
Minor prizes will be given to meritorious pu
pils.
The Preparatory and Primary Department ia
under the supervision and instrnctiou of Mra.
Jennie A. Lines, formerly Principal of Prepar
atory Department in the Southern Masonic Fe
male College, Covington, Ga.
The Musical Department is conducted by
Professor A. Schlichtf.r, late of LuGrango,
and a gentleman eminently qualified to fulfil
the requirements of his chair.
The Ornamental Department, including Draw
ing, Painting, Ac., will be condactrd by a com
petent teacher.
Grecian Painting will be tangbt by Mtsu
Mart Frances Beckwith, of Greenville, Ga.
Other instructors will be engaged as the in
terests of the College shall demand.
Coilecjtqia Soiffge of : .
MINOR CLASS—Arithmetic, Grammar, His
tory, Geography, Writing, Spelling, Dictation
and Reading.
MAJOR CLASS—Arithmetic, Grammar, Ad’"
vanced History and Geography, Writing,
Spelling, Dictation, Reading, Composition.
JUNIOR CLASS—Mathematics, Grammar, V,
S. and Foreign History, Elocution, Composi
tion, Orthography and Defining, Dictation,
Science and Rhetoric.
SENIOR CLASS—Mathematics,Sciences, Rhet
oric, Logic, Physiology, Composition, Dicta
tion, History, Evidences of Christianity,
Orthography, Writing and Elocution.
The French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin
and Greek Languages will be taught, at extra
charge, to such as may desire to learn them.
Instruction in Botany, Geology, Astronomy,
Chemistry, and other occult sciences will ba
given during the course to those who may de
sire.
TERMS OF TUITION FOR THE SCHOLAS
TIC YEAR OF FORTY WEEKS.
Primary Department ... OP
Minor and Major Classes, 30.00
Junior and Senior Classes 40.00
Music upon Piano or Harp, 45 Op
Each Foreign or Dead Language, 10.00
Each Ornamental Branch,.,. 10.00
Assessment Charge,,, 1.00
Dues for tuition must be paid at tbe close of
the Scholastic Year; and from them nodedne
tion will be made, except in cases of protracted
illness of the pupil for whom deduction may bw
asked, or in similar pressing exceptions.
A discount of ten per cent, will he allowed
for all advance payments.
Pupils are charged with these rates of tuition
from the date of their entrance to the end of
the Scholastic year, except in extraordinary
cases.
Board for pupils may be obtained in Green
ville, or with the President, upon reasonable
terms.
Apply in person or by letter to
WM. HENRY PECK,
President of the College,
Greenville, Ga.
T. R RIPLEY,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
mm, CESCKEBY,
QUEENS AND GLASS WARES,
Lamps, Plated Goods,. Table and Pocket Cut
lery. Wholesale and Retail.
Near Railroad , Whitehall Street.
Atlanta, Jan. 22, 1 861. 1-Jy
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN EAC&E,
WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA, QA^
DEALER IN
tDatd)Co, ©locks, Itnchg,
Silver Ware equal to Coin,
SILVER PLATED WARS,
WATCH MATERIAL & TOOLS !
WATCHES CA&EFULEY EEiAmEu.
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DAVID ELLIsr
Dealer in Staple and Fancy
mit
CROCKERY & HARDWARE,
Southeast comer of the Sqttare,
GREENVILLE, GA.,
KEEPS constantly on hand a large and care
fully selected stock of Goods suited to tba
wants of the county, an examination of which
he most respectfully solicits from his lady cus
tomers, friends and the public generally,
gy Terms liberal and adapted to the time*.
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