] ^mm *< ,4 <^ o.** G^ ^5 'TVs* 1/ CENSUS OF THE : CITY OF SAVANNAH, TOGETHER WITH I STATISTICS, RELATING TO THE • TRADE, COMMERCE, MECHANICAL ARTS AND HEALTH OF THE SAME; WITH HISTORICAL NOTICES, AND A LIST OF THE INCORPORATED COMPANIES & CHARITABLE SOCIETIES; TO WHICH IS ADDED A COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY OF THE PRINCIPAL MERCANTILE HOUSES, MANUFACTURERS, MECHANICS, PROFESSIONS, TOGETHER WITH PARTICULARS RESPECTING THE RAIL ROADS, STEAMERS, PACKETS, &c CONNECTED WITH THE CITY. ORIGINALLY PREPARED UNDER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BY JOSEPH BANCROFT. Second Edition. SAVANNAH: PURS I Bryan 1848. EDWARD J. PURSE, PRINTER, No. 102 Bryan Street. /S4/0 "**? PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. The accompanying Census of the city of Savannah, together with the annexed tabular, statistical, and histori- cal information, was prepared by the undersigned, under the direction and appointment of a Committee of Council, who had been charged with full power to procure an accurate Census of the city of Savannah, with such other statistics as they might deem proper. There are many matters embraced in this work, which were not, perhaps, contemplated in the original design, but the subject of statistics having recently attracted much attention among the enlightened men of America? the undersigned deemed it but proper to afford all neces- sary or interesting information within his reach. He is pleased to add, that this extension of the work has met the approval of the intelligent committe charged with its execution. Savannah is here presented in a light which must excite the admiration of all those whose destiny is linked with hers. Her course is manifestly onward, and the exercise of ordinary energy and prudence is alone necessary to place her in that rank to which she is entitled by her deep and accessible bar — her noble rail road, and the extensive and fertile back country, whose products must mainly find an exit from her harbour. Her growing population — the great increase of the mechanical arts — the extended use of steam as applied to mills, presses, and other useful employments — are all evidences of a healthful state of the body politic. And this increase of steam power has been so noiseless, that it ha3 attracted the notice of but few of our citizens, and most of them will be surprised to learn that of the eighteen establishments propelled by steam, fourteen of them have been erected within the last ten years. The Statistics of Health should excite in our bosoms the most heartfelt gratitude to " the giver of all good," under whose providence the wise measures of those who have gone before us, and the watchful care of our Board of Health, have produced the most wonderful and blessed results. For many of the articles under the head of " Historical Notices," I am indebted to Dr. W. B. Stephens. They are from a paper printed by him in 1842. In conclusion, the undersigned most sincerely trusts that his labors will meet with the approval of his fellow citizens. JOSEPH BANCROFT. Savannah, June, 184S. ADVERTISEMENT TO THE SECOND EDITION. The present edition of the " Census and Statistics of Savannah," revised and extended, is published by the Compiler under somewhat different auspices from the first edition, but in a manner which he trusts will meet the approbation of his fellow citizens. To the Tables on the Commerce of Savannah he has made several additions setting forth important facts. To the Health Table he has added many interesting items. — It was his wish to have made still greater additions on this important head, but he the less regrets his inability to do this, as the deficiency, he is glad to say, will be soon supplied by Dr. Stewardson, ol Savannah, who has in preparation a separate treatise on this subject. To the book he has also added an article giving the Navigation of the River from the ocean to town, with the various depths of water y also a description of the United States Fortifications in the river, and many particulars respecting the lines of Rail Roads, Steamers, and Packets, connected with Savannah. J. B. November, 1848. NUMBERS OF THE POPULATION OF SAYAMAR WITH ITS PAST INCREASE, &c. The number of persons enumerated in this Census, which is considered as of April, 1S4S, is 13,573. Particulars of which, as to sex, age, white or black, slave or free, and localities of residence, are shown in the tables which follow. The increase of the population of Savannah since 1S40, has been 2,359, equal to 21 per cent., in about seven and a half years. By comparing this with previous enumerations, we have the following facts : Savannah in 1S10, which is the earliest period of which any satisfactory census of the city can be found, contained a population of 1810, 5,195 1S20, - 7,523 1S30, ----- 7,773 1840, - 11,214 1848 13,573 Showing an increase since 1810 of 8,378, equal to 161 per cent in thirty-eight years. A comparison of the above enumerations of Savannah with those of several other cities of the United States, in the same^ periods, present the following interesting results : NEW ORLEANS — A city which, since its annexation to the Union, has probably been without a parallel for rapid increase, had in 1810, a population of - 17,242 1840, " - 102,193 Showing an increase of 492 per cent, in thirty years. NEW YORK— Had in 1810. a population of 96,373 1840, " - 312,710 Showing an increase of 224 per cent, in thirty years. BALTIMORE— Had in 1810, a population of - - - 35,583 1S40, " - 102,413 Showing an increase of 187 per cent, in thirty years. BOSTON— Had in 1810, a population of 33,7S7 1810, " - 85,000 Showing an increase of 151 per cent, in thirty years. PHILADELPHIA— Had in 1810, a population of 96,287 1S40, " - 228,691 Showing an increase of 137 per cent, in thirty years. SAVANNAH— Had in 1810, a population of - 5, t 195 1840, " - 11,214 Showing an increase of 116 per cent, in thirty years. CHARLESTON— Had in 1810, a population of - 24,711 1840, " (exclusive of the "Neck" which is not within the corporate limits of the city) - 29,261 Showing an increase of 18 per cent, in thirty years. Charleston, with the district of St. Philip's Parish, or what is called the " Neck," annexed as a part of the city, would give 41,137 as a total of the population of 1840; comparing this with the population of 1810, which was probably that of the city proper, only, there will appear An increase of - - 66 per cent, in thirty years. This calculation is made under the peculiar circum- stances of the locality of the population around Charles- ton ; but it does not appear to be one correct in principle, as several other cities mentioned have suburbs, some of them quite populous, not within their jurisdiction, and not enumerated in their returns. In taking the present Census, the plan was adopted of enumerating the slave population in their places of abode^ without recourse to owners. Some objections may attend this mode, but under the system, so much in vogue at the present time, of permitting this class of our popula- tion to live in streets and lanes by themselves, it has proved more reliable than the old system of depending upon owners for returns. Much care and perseverance has attended this plan of computing their numbers; but they now appear in the wards and districts where they live. The relative increase in the city since 1S40, of -the classes of whites and colored, is as 23 per cent, whites, to ' 18 per cent, colored. The population in 1840, stood as 52 in 100 whites, to 48 in 100 colored. The population in 1848, stands as 54 in 100 whites, to 46 in 100 colored. Population is frequently divided at the age of 20, equally into those older and younger than that age. The present census stands by the division at 21 years as 47 in 100 under 21, to 53 in 100 over 21. In Boston, in 1830, it stood 43 in 100 under 20, to 57 in 100 over 20. In 1815, 41 in 100, to 59 in 100. 8 SAVANNAH CITY CENSUS — 1848. WHITES. SLAVES. FREE COL'D. Male. Female. Male. Female. Male. Femalt •-. Total. Anson Ward, - 135 165 105 176 7 12 600 Brown Ward, - 106 117 98 153 4 4 482 Columbia Ward - - 114 143 93 165 3 2 520 Crawford Ward, 35 66 22 52 6 18 199 Decker Ward, - 185 107 33 65 1 1 392 Derby Ward, - 262 171 117 141 5 10 706 Elbert Ward, - 126 147 72 150 5 7 507 Old Franklin, - 228 178 71 124 2 4 607 New Franklin, - 115 79 10 28 1 2&3 Green Ward, - 114 138 82 121 12 35 502 Heathcote Ward, - - 176 171 160 156 11 7 681 Jackson Ward, - 108 139 98 154 499 Jasper Ward, - 84 129 49 75 3 4 344 Lafayette Ward, 24 72 25 38 5 3 167 Liberty Ward, - 166 155 86 123 1 531 Monterey Ward, 7 11 5 4 27 Oglethorpe Ward, - 519 480 448 598 109 172 2326 Percival Ward, - 144 131 92 148 10 10 535 Pulaski Ward, - - 58 76 57 74 1 4 270 Reynolds Ward, 139 146 63 128 3 10 489 Warren Ward, - 211 132 66 104 12 19 544 Washington Ward, - 242 180 67 122 11 23 645 Currie Town District, - 262 262 187 275 24 40 1050 Carp's' Row, Trustees' Gardens & Gilmerville, I 97 85 139 146 5 10 482 Outside, - 72 41 71 50 1 235 Totals 3,729 3 ; 521 2,316 3,370 241 396 13,573 RECAPITULATION TOTALS. White Males, . _ _ . _ 3,729 " Females, - - - - 3.521 Colored Males, Slaves, . - - - - 2,316 " Females " - - - - 3,370 " Males, Free, - - - - - 241 u Females " - - - - 396 Grand Total City, ----- CLASSIFICATION OF AGES Under 5 Whites - - 1,071 Colored - - 977 5 to 14 1,304 1,260 14 to 21 899 879 21 to 30 1,926 1,288 Whites - Colored 50 to a 267 280 )to70 137 168 70 to 80 48 75 30 to 40 1,092 819 80 to 90 7 34 13,573 40 to 50 499 502 90 to 100 00 11 Of the 7 whites from 80 to 90, there are three males and four females. The oldest white person in the city is the venerable Rev. William McWhir, D. D., now in his 90th year. Of the coloured population, the oldest person is 11 Sandy," a slave of William Morel, who is about 100 years old. Sandy was a body servant of Gov. Wright some eighty 3 r ears ago. Andrew Marshall, the esteemed Preacher to the blacks for the last forty years, is in his 91st year. SAVANNAH CITY CENSUS — 1840. WHITES. SLAVES. FREE. Male. Female. Male. . Female. Male. Female. Total. Oglethorpe Ward, 466 414 176 307 103 148 1614 New Franklin Ward - 75 52 42 54 3 4 230 Old Franklin Ward, - 269 133 62 99 2 2 567 Liberty Ward, - 157 151 141 196 4 12 661 Elbert Ward, - 85 128 111 140 464 Decker Ward, - 236 139 102 95 2 2 576 Heathcote Ward, 180 186 155 177 10 10 718 Jackson Ward, - 103 116 128 169 516 Pulaski Ward, - IS 19 21 16 1 75 Derby Ward, - 257 149 130 196 15 6 753 Percival Ward, - - 138 133 112 185 11 16 595 Brown Ward, - 101 88 152 142 8 8 499 Jasper Ward, - 40 39 28 10 3 120 Reynolds Ward, - - 140 95 100 157 1 7 500 Anson Ward, - 113 137 149 195 8 11 613 Warren Ward, - 175 117 67 121 11 13 504 Columbia Ward, 101 111 90 135 3 1 441 Washington Ward, - 196 129 32 61 11 30 459 Greene Ward, - 128 94 43 87 23 40 415 Currytown District, - 135 128 47 72 26 33 441 Suburbs, - 122 95 90 102 18 26 453 Total, 3,235 2,653 1,978 2,716 262 370 11,214 CLASSIFICATION Of Jlges of the White Population from the Census of 1840. Under5 5 a 15 J5a20 20 a 30 30a40 40 a 50 50 a 60 60a70 70a80 80a90 90 a 100 805 1024 549 1521 998 567 256 128 31 5 3 Total 5887 whites. Of the Colored Population the Classification icas as follows : Under 10 10 a 24 24 a 36 36 a 55 55 a 100 100 and upwards. 1,088 1,447 1,027 882 242 8 Slaves. 169 183 122 82 71 5 Free. Total - - 4,694 Slaves. - - 632 Free. 10 PARTICULARS OF DWELLINGS AND STORES. Dwelling Houses of wood, - 1,702 " " brick, - 223 1,925 Stores not used as dwellings, of wood, - 17 " " " " " " brick, - 265 282 Dwellings of wood, built within ten years, - 244 " " brick, " " M " - 88 332 Stores of brick, built within ten years, - 74 Houses, owned by the occupants, of wood, 67 " " M " « " brick, - 315 382 a it Houses not owned by the occupants, of wood, 1,387 " " " M M « i* brick, 156 1,543 SUPPLY OF WATER. Private wells of water, ----- 232 PLACE OF BIRTH OF MALE ADULTS. Male adults born in Georgia, - - - 552 " " other parts of the U. States 682 " of foreign birth, - 807 " unknown, - - - - 160 2,201 The proportion of Georgians over the other two classes is greatest in Anson and Brown wards, The proportion of those born in other parts of the United States over the other two classes, is the greatest in Derby and Decker wards. The proportion of those of foreign birth over the other two classes is greatest in Washington and New Franklin wards. The wards having an excess of 2 to 1 of white to col- oured population, are — New Franklin, which has - - - 80 in 100 Decker, " " - - - 75 in 100 Old Franklin, " " - - - 67 in 100 Number of voters in the city, - 1,796 The largest proportion, in any ward, of brick buildings over wood, is in Derby ward, they are as 121 brick to 22 wood. 11 Id Washington ward the dwellings are all of wood. The section of the city east of Drayton-street and North of South Broad-street, contains 38 private wells. The section west of Whitaker-street and north of South Broad-street, contains 65 private wells. The two middle wards, Percival and Derby, contain 20 private wells. The section of the city south of South Broad-street, contains 109 private wells. OCCUPATIONS OF THE POPULATION. On this subject, in the last quarter of a century, many details have been given in England, and of late consider- able attention has been paid to it in this country ; still, we are without any full or satisfactory particulars. In the year 1841, an enumeration of the population of the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was care- fully made. Of the whole population of Great Britain it was found, those engaged in manufactures and dependent on same, were 38 in 100. Engaged in agriculture and dependent on same, 62 in 100. Savannah, by the census of 1840, contained of those engaged in Agriculture, - Commerce, -'•-'.- Manufactures and Trades, Navigation of the Ocean, - Navigation of Rivers, &c, Learned Professions and Engineers, Total, - - * - - 1,729 In stating the occupation of persons in the following table, it should be noticed that that pursuit or calling which was the leading one of the person put down is the one used, hence, many who are classed as clerks and mechanics, may be connected with steam boat yards, hotels, rail roads, &c. The total number is - 1,952 Unclassified residue - 249 46 males, 604 a 707 it 201 a 40 it 131 « Tola! white males over SV years, - ~,~0i 12 OCCUPATION OF MALE ADULTS. Merchants, Factors and Wholesale Dealers, 263 Planters, 50 Shop-keepers and Retail Grocers, 136 Master Builders, 14 Marble and Stone Man- ufacturer, - 1 Mechanics, / 380 Ministers of £he Gospel, 15 Judges of Cjburts, - 4 Physicians, ! 36 Attorneys at Law, - 31 U. S. Army and Navy Officers, 6 U. S. Civil Officers, 24 Civil Engineer, 1 Engineers] Clerks, - ' - - 30 253 Druggists, 15 Pilots, - 23 Bank Officers, - 24 Teachers, 15 Teachers of Music, - 5 Captains Steamers and Vessels, 28 Captains Revenue Service, 1 Magistrates, - S County Officers, 7 Butchers, 24 Bakers, - 22 Boot and Shoemakers, 27 Printers, 14 Connected with Railroad 22 Book Sellers, 3 Watchmakers and Jew- ellers, S Painters, - 18 Seamen, 58 Manufacturers Tin Ware, Connected with Hotels, Auctioneers, Editors, Dentists, - Artists, - Lumber Measurers, - Brick Makers, Dyers, - Clothing Stores, Segar Makers, - Public Stables, Barbers, - Soap and Candle Manu- facturer, Engraver, Bar Rooms, Watchmen at Banks, Saddle and Harness Ma- kers, - Millers, - Connected with Steam Mills & Cotton Presses, 13 Lumber & Wood Yards, 6 Steam Boat Yards, Lottery Offices, U. S. Soldiers, - Constables, - Keepers Sailor Boarding Houses, Keeper Sailors' Home, City Officers, - Ice Houses, - Keeper Hospital, Jailor and Deputy, - Connected with City Watch, - Laborers, 9 2 4 9 3 1 12 2 1 2 70 164 13 OF THE COLOURED POPULATION. Mechanics, - - 34 free, 73 slaves, Total 107 Butchers, - 2 " 5 u 7 Barbers, - 5 " 1 ({ 6 Engineers & Pilots, 2 " 4 t< « 6 Preachers, - - - 3 THE CITY OF SAVANNAH Is situated on the south side of the river of the same name. Its site is on a dry bluff, elevated some forty feet above low water mark, about twelve miles, in a direct line, from the ocean, and about eighteen miles by the course of the river. " This bluff is composed of sand, with here and there a narrow vein of clay running irregularly through it. In some places, beneath the surface, the sand is discoloured by iron. It is believed that there is not an equal elevation so near the sea, between New York and the Isthmus of Darien. Fine water is obtained by penetrating twenty to thirty feet in the sand. From east to west the bluff extends along the river upwards of a mile ; terminating abruptly at either extremity. There is a very gentle and regular declivity to the south, for several miles. Opposite the city lies Hutchinson's Island ; the soil of which is alluvial, and in the language of the country is called tide swamp. The city is bounded on the east and west by similar lands. The ordinary elevation of the tides oppo- site the city, is about eight feet. The salt water ap- proaches usually within four or five miles of Savannah." " Soon after passing the city, in its course to the ocean, the river is divided into numerous channels, by small islands of marsh, the beautiful and delicate green of which, interspersed in the waters, affords, when viewed from the north-eastern extremity of the bluff, in a sum- mer's afternoon, one of the softest scenes which I have ever beheld."* The bar at the mouth of Savannah River is about eighteen miles from the city, and has on it a greater *Daniell, M. D. f on the Topography of Savannah. 14 depth of water than any on the southern coast. Its channel is from half to three-quarters of a mile in width. In the year 1836, an examination of all the bars from Charleston to St. Marys, was made, under an order from the Secretary of the Navy, by Captains Woolsey, Claxton, and Shubrick, of the Navy. Their report to the Secretary is as follows : " The bar at the mouth of the Savannah River is the deepest and most accessible of any on the southern coast. The average depth is 19 feet at low water; hence with a full tide (25 feet) a frigate may pass in in safety." Just inside of the bar is situate Tybee Island, abreast of which, about four miles from the bar, is good anchorage in 5 to 6 fathoms of water, up to this point can be brought 25 feet at high water ; — from this anchorage ground to " Venus' Point" (9 miles from the city) there is a depth of 18 feet;— from the "Point" to " Five Fathom " (2£ miles from the city) there is a depth of 17 feet, — and from " Five Fathom " to town there is a depth of 15 feet. Of lights, the port of Savannah has the following: A floating light off " Martin's Industry," about 15 miles NE. from Tybee, moored in 6 fathoms. Two light-houses on Tybee Island ; the principal one of which is on a structure 112 feet high. The other is a beacon light, 56 feet high. A light-house on the eastern end of Fig Island, about 2 miles from town. There will also be placed, the ensuing month, a floating light on the " Head of the Knoll," about 4 miles inside the bar. A light-house on the point of Cockspur Island, 5 miles inside the bar ; and another on the " Oyster Beds," 6 miles inside the bar. For these last, Congress made appropriations at its last session. Savannah is situated in north latitude 32 degrees, 4 minutes, 56 seconds ; west longitude 81 degrees, 8 minutes, 18 seconds, from Greenwich ; and 4 degrees, 6 minutes, 54 seconds, west longitude from Washington City. 158 miles ESE. from the capitol of the State, Milledgeville ; 120 SSE. from Augusta ; 190 ESE. from Macon ; 90 WSW. from Charleston, and 662 from Washington. The city of Savannah is open and spacious, being 15 divided by numerous and wide streets and lanes, inter- secting each other at right angles, with large squares at regular distances. PARTICULARS RESPECTING WARDS AND DISTRICTS IN SAVANNAH. Anson Ward is one of the oldest wards in the city-— named after Lord Anson the celebrated navigator ; its square, containing one acre, is named Oglethorpe Square ; has in it a public cistern, for the use of the fire department. Population 300 whites and 800 coloured. In this ward there are no public buildings, except the Methodist Sun- day School Room. Number of dwelling houses 60 — of brick 8, wood 52. Private wells of water 8. Brown Ward was laid out in 1815, and named after Jacob Brown, a General in the U. S. Army. Its square, containing one and a half acres, is named Chippewa Square, after the Plains of Chippewa, a place memorable to the American Arms in the war of 1812, and where General Brown was a distinguished actor. It has in its enclosure a public cistern for the use of the fire depart- ment. Population 223 whites, and 259 coloured. In this ward are situated the Independent Presbyterian Church, and Sunday School Room of the same church, the First Baptist Church, St. John's Roman Catholic Church, the Jews' Synagogue, the Chatham Academy, the Savannah Theatre, and the Savannah Free School. Number of dwelling houses 49, of brick 9, of wood 40. Private wells 12. Columbia Ward was laid out soon after the revolution. Its square bearing the same name, contains in its enclosure three-fourths of an acre. It has an engine house, with engine No 5, and other needful apparatus of the fire department ; also, a public cistern for its use. Population 257 whites, 263 colored. In this ward is situated the first Methodist Church. Number of dwelling houses 57, of brick 6, of wood 51. Private wells of water 9. Crawford Ward was laid out in 1843, and named after William H.Crawford, a distinguished son of Georgia Its square bears the same name, and contains in its 16 enclosure three-quarters of an acre. Population 101 whites, 98 colored. Number of dwelling houses 38, of brick 3, of wood 35. Private wells of water 5. Derby Ward, one of the old wards of the city, is named after James, Earl of Derby, one of the contributors to the Trustees* Funds. Its square, called Johnson Square, after a friend of the Colony, Governor Johnson, of South Carolina, contains one and a half acres, and has in its enclosure the Greene and Pulaski Monument, of which mention is made in another place ; also, an engine-house with engine No. 4, and suction A, and other need- ful apparatus of the fire department ; also a public cistern for its use. Population 433 whites, 273 colored. In this ward are situated Christ Church, the Banking Houses of the Bank of the State of Georgia,, and the Central Rail Road & Banking Company, the City Exchange, contain- ing the City Offices, Post Office and Custom House, the Georgia Historical Society's Hall, (now building,) the Pulaski House, the City Hotel, and the site of the new Custom House, the structure of which is progressing rapidly, and is now built to the second story. Number of dwelling houses 46, of brick 30, of wood 16. Number of stores 97, of brick 91, of wood 6. Private wells of water 9. Decker Ward, one of the old wards of the city, is named after Sir Mathew Decker, one of the commissioners to collect funds for the trustees, and who himself contri- buted £150. Its square, named Ellis Square after Gov. Ellis, contains one acre, and since the year 1823 has been used as the City Market, over which spacious and comfortable buildings have been erected. It has in its centre a public cistern for the use of the fire department. Population 292 whites, 100 colored. No other public buildings but the market are in this ward. Number of dwelling houses 56, of brick 35, of wood 21. Number of stores 102, of brick 92, of wood 10. Private wells of water 6. Elbert Ward, laid out soon after the revolution, is named after General Samuel Elbert, Governor of tho State of Georgia in 1785. Its square, bearing the same name, contains three-fourths of an acre, and has in it a public cistern for the use of the fire department. Popu- lation 273 whites, 224 colored* Number of dwelling 17 houses 27, of brick 7, of wood 50. Private wells 4. Franklin Ward, (old) is named after Benjamin Franklin. Its square bearing the same name, contains tforee-fourths of an acre, and has in it an engine house, with engine No. 8, nnd other needful apparatus of the fire department ; also a public cistern for its use. Population 406 whites, 201 colored. In this ward are situated the Second African Baptist Church, (formerly the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church, now located in Brown Ward,) and the Sailors' Home. Number of dwelling houses 70, of brick 9, of wood 61. Private wells of water 8. Franklin Ward (new) is an irregular plat, comprising all that part of the city north of the Bay, by lines from Old Franklin ; has no public square or public buildings. Population 194 whites, 39 colored. Number of dwelling houses 44, all of brick. Number of stores 33, all of brick. Greene Ward is named after Maj. General Nathaniel Greene of the revolutionary war. Its square, bearing the same name, contains three-fourths of an acre, and has in it a public cistern for the use of the fire department. — Population 252 whites, 250 colored. In this ward is situated the\First African Baptist Church. Number of dwelling houses 90, of brick 2, of wood S8. Private wells of water 2. Heathcote Ward, one of the old wards ol the city, is named after the family of Heathcotes, friends and bene- factors of the colony. Its square, containing one acre, is called St. James' Square, and has in it a public cistern for the use of the fire department. Population 347 whites, 334 colored. In this ward are situated the First Presby- terian Church, the Second Methodist Church, (now in course of erection,) and the Masonic ; Hall, owned by Solomon's Lodge, No. 1. Number of dwelling houses 60, of brick 15, of wood 45. Stores, brick 2. Private wells of water 18. Jackson Ward is named after Gen. Andrew Jackson. Its square, containing one acre, is called Orleans Square, and has in it a public cistern for the use of the fire depart- ment. Population 247 whites, 252 colored. In this ward is situated St. John's (Episcopal) Church, an edifice of wood. Number of dwelling houses 41, of brick 17, of wood 24- Private wells of water 16. 18 Jasper Ward is named after Sergeant Jasper of the war of the revolution. Its square, containing one acre, is called Madison Square, after the late President Madison, and has in it a public cistern for the use of the fire depart- ment. Population 213 whites, 131 colored. In this ward are situated the United States' Barracks, buildings of brick, with a parade covering a square of about one and a half acres, and the Savannah Female Asylum, a noble structure of brick. Number of dwelling houses 33, of brick 22, of wood 11. Private wells of water 22. LaFayette Ward, a new ward, named after General LaFayette. Its square, containg one acre, bears the same name, and has in it a public cistern for the use of the fire department. Population 96 whites, 71 colored. In this ward is situated the buildings of "the Sisters of our Lady of Mercy." Number of dwelling houses 21, of brick 2, of wood 19. Private wells of water 4. Liberty Ward, laid out soon after the revolution. Its square containig three-fourths of an acre, bears the same name, and has in its enclosure an engine house w T ith engine No. 3, and other needful apparatus of the fire department ; also a public cistern for its use. Population 221 whites, 210 colored. Number of dwelling houses 60, of brick 7, of wood 53. Private wells 6. Monterey Ward, laid out in 1S47, and named in commemoration of the conquest of the city of Monterey in Mexico. Its square, containing one acre, bears the same name, not yet enclosed. Population 18 whites, 9 colored. Number of dwelling houses 2, 1 brick and 1 wood, both built in 1847. Wells of water 2. Oglethorpe Ward is one of the old wards of the city, named after General Oglethorpe ; it consists of all that part of the city west of West Broad-street from the Rail Road Depot to the river. It has no public square. Pop- ulation 999 whites, 1,327 colored. In this ward are situated the depot of the Central Rail Road Company, covering, with its offices, work-shops, store-houses, &c, ten acres, the Depot or Terminus of the Savannah and Ogeecbee Canal, the third African Meeting House, the Methodist Meeting House for colored people, an engine-house with engine No. 7, and other needful apparatus of the fire department; also 2 public cisterns for its use. Number of dwelling houses 456, of brick 5, of wood 451, Private wells of water 27. 19 Percival Ward, one of the old wards of the city, named after Lord Viscount Percival, President of the Trustees. Its square contains one acre, and is called Wright Square, after Gov. Wright ; has in its enclosure an engine-house with engine No. 6, and other needful apparatus of the fire department; also a public cistern for its use. Population 275 whites, 260 colored. In this ward are situated the Court House, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the 2d Baptist Church, the Chatham Artillery's Armory Hall, the State Arsenal, the City Guard House, and Lyceum Hall. Number of dwelling houses 73, of brick 10, of wood 62. Private wells 11. Pulaski Ward is named after Count Pulaski. Its square contains one acre, and bears the same name, and has in its enclosure an engine-house, with engine No. 2, and other neeedful apparatus of the fire department, also a public cistern for its use. Population 134 whites, 136 colored. Number of dwelling nouses 36, of brick 6, of wood 30. Private wells 22. Reynolds Ward, one of the old wards of the city, named after Governor Reynolds. Its square contains one acre, and bears the same name, and has in its enclosure an ongine-honse, with engine No. 1, and suction B, and other needful apparatus of the fire department, also a public cistern for its use. Population 2S5 whites, 204 colored. In this ward are situated the Planters' Bank of the State of Georgia, the Marine and Fire Insurance Bank, the Mariners's Church, and a spacious room called Oglethorpe Hall. Number of dwelling houses 51, of brick 16, of wood 35. Number of stores 24, of brick 23, of wood 1. Private wells of water 10. Warren Ward is named after Gen Joseph Warren, of the revolution. Its square contains three-fourths of an acre, and bears the same name, and has in its enclosure a public cistern for the use of the fire department. Popu- lation 343 whites, 201 colored. Number of dwelling houses 64, of brick 1, of wood 63. Number of stores 17 — all of brick. Private wells of water 3. Washington Ward was laid out soon after the revo- lution. Its square contains three-fourths of an acre, and bears the same name, and has in its enclosure an engine- houese with engine No. 9, and other useful apparatus of the fire department ; also a public cistern for its use- — ■ 20 Population 422 whites, 223 colored. Number of dwelling houses 107, all of wood. Number of stores 6, all of brick. Private wells of water 5. Currie Town District is that portion of the city extending south from Liberty-street between Tattnall- street and the western limits; it has no public squares. Population 524 whites, 526 colored. Number of dwelling houses 207, all of wood. Private wells of water 1G. Carpenters' Row, Trustees' Gardens, and Gil- merville, is all that portion of the city east of East Broad- street; it has not as yet any public square laid out. Popu- lation 182 whites. 300 colored. Number of dwelling houses 127, all of wood. Number of stoies 11, of brick. Pri- vate wells of water 1. Suburbs, all that part of the city south and south-east of the located wards and districts of the city; they contain the Chatham County Jail, and the Savannah Poor House and Hospital. Population 113 whites, 122 colored. Number of dwelling houses 21, of brick 2, of wood 19* Private wells of water 6. GOVERNMENT OF SAVANNAH. The government of the city consists of a Mayor and 12 Aldermen, who together are denominated the City Coun- cil. They are chosen annually, on the 1st Monday in December, from the people at large. The police consists, besides the above, of one Marshal, 5 Constables, and the City Watch, composed of 64 mem- bers, with a Captain and other officers. A Board of Health, composed of two persons from each ward and district, is appointed by the Mayor, in May of every year. All subordinate officers are chosen by the City Council. CITY OFFICERS &c, 1848. Mayor — Dr. Henry K. Burroughs. Aldermen — Robert A. Lewis, A. A. Smets, H. Roberts, Jno. M. Clark, Henry Harper, T. G. Barnard, Benj. Snider, S. Goodall, Tho's H. Harden, Jos. S. Fay, F. S. Bartow, Robt. A. Allen. Clerk of Council — A. C. Davenport. City Treasurer — John C. Hunter. City Marshal — John S. Montmollin. Captain City Watch — J. F. Tucker. SAVANNAH FIRE CONPANY. Formed in 1824, consisting of 35 members, and exist- ing under the auspices of the City Council. It has under its control, 7 Suction receiving and discharging Engines; 2 Receiving and discharging Engines; and 2 Suction and discharging Engines; each with its complement of hose. Two hose carts with 2,000 feet of hose. Hook, Axe, and Ladder Company, and Bucket Company. Two members of the company are in charge of each engine or portion of the apparatus, which is worked by negroes, except Oglethorpe Engine, No. 1, and Washington, No. 9, which are in charge of white Companies, bodies of spirited young men, who are volunteers for that purpose, under officers, members of the lire company. Chief Fireman — Joseph S. Fay. 2d. " Alvin N. Miller. 3d. " Robert Lachlison. Clerk — John Haupt, sen. COURT OF C. P. & O. & T. OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH. Sits 1st Mondays in February,May, July and November. Jurisdiction in civil suits extends from $30 to $300. Judge — Mordecai Sheftall, sen. Clerk — Levi S. Russell. Sheriff— George W. Wylly. CUSTOM HOUSE-PORT OF SAVANNAH. Collector — William B. Bulloch. Deputy Collector — John Poslell. Naval Officer — J. De LaMotta. Surveyor — Robert W. Pooler. Appraisers — Charles Stephens and William Macka}^. POST OFFICE. Post Master—George Schley ; Ass't.P. M J. G. Doon. SAVANNAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. President — Robert Habersham ; Secretary — O. Cohen. At a meeting of this body, May 31, 1848, the follow- ing resolutions were passed : " Resolved, That the sum of $75 be appropriated by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of two Silver Cups, to be presented, with suitable inscriptions, to such Planters of Georgia as may exhibit to the Chamber the two best crops, in quality and package, of Upland Cotton, of the growth of 1848. " Each crop to comprise not less than 50 square bales, and to be offered for sale in the Savannah market, on the planter's account, between the 1st October and 1st March next. " The first prize to be of the value of $50 ; the second prize to be of the value of $25. "Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to superintend the sampling of each lot offered for compe- tition ; that the samples so drawn shall be sealed up and deposited with the Secretary of the Chamber until the period of award — which shall be made by a committee of seven, to wit : three buyers, and three sellers, and the President. The latter appointing the committee. " Messrs. Andrew Low & Co. will give a third cup, to cost $25, for the best crop of 25 bales. In this case, as in the foregoing, the neatness, security, and general good character of the package will be considered, as well as the good quality of the cotton. 23 "It is the intention of the Chamber of Commerce, another season, to offer four or five prizes, so as to include a greater or smaller number of bales, say 25, 50, 75, and 100." COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE. John W. Anderson, John R. Wilder, Wylly Woodbridge, John Williamson, Andrew Low, jr. William Duncan, Octavus Cohen, Wm. H. Bulloch, Sec'ry & Treas. BANKS IN SAVANNAH. BANK OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA. Capital, $1,500,000 — appropriated to Savannah, $750,000. A. Porter, President. I. K. Tefft, Cashier. Directors — Wm. T. Williams, C. P. Richardsone, R. Hutchison, H. D. Weed, Hiram Roberts, Wm. B. Hodg- son, B. Snider, N. A. Hardee. Teller— S. B. Williams. Branches at Augusta, Eatonton, Athens, Washington, and Greensboro', and Agencies at Macon and Griffin. PLANTERS' BANK. Capital paid in $535,400. Geo. W. Anderson, President. H. W. Mercer, Cashier. Directors — Francis Sorrel, John C. Nicoll, Isaac Cohen, Wm. H. Cuyler, John Williamson, George Jones, R. H, D. Sorrel. Teller— J. C. Ferrill. MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE BANK. Capital $400,000 — privileged to increase same to $800,000, E. Padelford, President. J. Olmstead, Cashier. Directors — George Hall, Elias Reed, A. Champion, Joseph Washburn, Octavus Cohen, N. B. Knapp. Teller — Charles F. Preston. Has an Agency ill Macon, 24 CENTRAL RAIL ROAD AND BANKING COMPANY OF GEORGIA, Capital, $2,549,165, all of which has been paid in — ap- propriated for banking purposes, $205,000. R. R. Cuyler, President. George J. Bulloch, Cashier. Directors — J. W. Anderson, W. Crabtree, S. Cohen, M. Hopkins, H. McAlpin, J. Waldburg, Jos. S. Fay, W. B. Johnson. This Institution was incorporated in December, 1835. In 1836 it commenced its work of constructing a Rail Road from Savannah to Macon, and completed it in October, 1S43 — distance 191 miles. In the same year, (1836) it organized a Principal Bank in Savannah, and a Branch at Macon. In 1841, the Branch was wound up. Since the 1st December, 1843, the road has been in daily operation through its full length for passengers and freight. The following tables show the yearly business of the Company on the road, for four years. The fiscal year ending December 1st ; also, the business for the eleven months ending October 31, 1S4S : 1844— Amount of freight money up and down, $267,002 70 Bales of cotton transported, 77,437 Amount of passage money up and down, 40,841 31 Number of passengers up and down, 17,524 Amount mail money from P. O. Department 20,580 00 Total receipts, $328,424 01 1845— Amount of freight money up and down, $287,760 64 Bales of cotton transported, 114,641 Amount of passage money up and down, 60,110 11 Number of passengers up and down, 14,611 Amount mail money from P. O. Department, 20,580 00 Total receipts, $368,450 75 1846— Amount freight up, thro' $75,205 93 " •< " way 28,081 59 $103,287 52 « « down, thro' 90,867 49 « « " way, 29,466 16 $120,333 65 $223,621 17 25 Brought forward $223,621 17 Passage money up, ihro' 19,402 00 u & « <« way 10.774 98 $30,176 98 « « down, thro' 18,271 15 « « « way 10,790 66 29,061 81 59,238;79 Amount mail money from P. O. Department, 20,580 00 Total receipts $303,43 9 96 Bales cotton transported thro' 74,731 « " " way 21,801 96,532 Number of passengers up, thro' 3,024 " " " way 5,249 8,273 « « down, thro' 2,631 a « « way 5,236 7,867 1847— Amount freight up, thro' $116,400 69 » " " way 30,427 04 $149,827 73 " « down, thro' 117,882 21 « u * way 28,701 43 .$146,583 64 — $296,411 37 Passage money up, thro 1 21,177 02 u " " way 13,407 05 $34,584 07 « « down, thro' 19,918 49 « « « way 12j 944 G2 32.863 11 '- 67,447 18 Amount mail money from P. O. Department 20,005 00 Total receipts $383,863 55 Bales cotton transported thro' 69,179 . " " u way 18,345 87,524 Number of passengers up, thro' 4,176 " " " way 6,595 10,771 u " down, thro' 2,631 " u u way 6>586 9,217 11 mo. of 1848— Freight up through $95,043 03 « " way 27,951 62 $122,994 65 " down through 216,311 21 « M way 46,036 22 262,347 43 26 Brought forward $385,343 08 Passage money up through 17,369 21 » * " " way 12,554 97 down through 14.765 23 " way 10,911 66 29,924 18 25,676 89 55,601 07 Amount mail money from P. O. Department 17,600 00 Total for eleven months $458,543 15 Number of passengers up thro' 2,971 " " " way 5,410 8,381 « " down thro' 3,100 u « it W3 y 4,784 7,884 Bales of cotton through 120,379 " " way 24,987 ■ 145,366 It will be perceived that the last month of the fiscal year 1848 had not expired when the above^tables were put to press. It is estimated that that month will produce earnings to an amount sufficient to raise the total of the year (ending December 1, 1848) to a sum exceeding half a million of dollars ! With such a business nothing can prevent this company, hereafter, from declaring dividends equal to 7 per cent, per annum, besides leaving a handsome surplus for im- provements and repairs of the road and other liabilities. The Company has 6 passenger engines and 14 freight engines. 5 eight, wheel passenger cars. 3 « " baggage " 3 lour " 218 eight " freight " 20 four " gravel " 249 total, and employs at Savannah from 70 to 130 persons. At Savannah, and on the road, and at Macon, from 400 to 550 persons. It is, perhaps, a remarkable fact in the history of this rail road, that, projected and commenced as it was in the infancy of such improvements in our country, and from a port on the sea coast with a population of white and 27 black of only about 10,000 persons, lo a town distant gome 190 miles, of only 4,000 persons, white and black, and through a country almost a wilderness, it should have sustained itself, and perfected, in less than seven years, a reliable and beautiful communication along its whole line of 191 miles, according to the original design, under much suffering from floods and from the monetary embarrassments of the times ; and all effected without sacrifice of capital or credit. During the period of the erection of this road, and in the midst of all these embar- rassments, several dividends were declared, and now, the stockholders may rely with certainty that their stock will pay them hereafter a regular interest, and with the prospect of its speedy advance to a par value. SAVANNAH INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS— Instituted in 1344. C. P. Richardsone, President. J. Olmstead, Treasurer. Hiram Roberts, Secretary. Directors — H. D. Weed, I. W. Morrell, Benj. Snider, N. B. Knapp, G. R. Hendrickson, H. Lathrop, T. J. Walsh. The Investing Committee is composed of H. D. Weed, Benj. Snider, and Hiram Roberts. Number of deposit books issued in 4 years, 409. — Number of depositors 1st April, 1848, 300. The deposits for the 1st year, 1844, were $8,481 00 " " 2d " 1845, " 16,250 00 " 3d " 1846, M 15,404 QQ yl.U Total amount deposited J G5 > 947 QQ 1st year a dividend of 8 per ct. was declared $283 50 «i « 1,643 24 u ii Q " O r 1 II II " " y * X,w*u a-* 4^ h ii .i ii ii 7 « " " 2,316 15 And the surplus fund on hand on 3d April, was 1,329 9o Total sum made from deposits $6,385 98 The following table exhibits the different amounts drawing interest at the close of each of the four years since the institution has gone into operation ; 28 AMOUNTS DRAWING INTEREST. 12 MONTHS. 9 MONTHS. 6 MONTHS. 3 MONTHS* 1st year $ 1,934 $1,392 $ 691 $ 800 2d " 5,884 2,250 3,672 3,027 3d " 13,974 4,507 4,857 4,093 4th " 25,229 6,342 4,477 3,6S2 AMOUNTS DRAWING NO INTEREST. 1st year $2,3S8 ; 2d $3,517 ; 3d $4,935 ; 4th $6,646. The aggregate number of notes and bonds purchased 507 ABSTRACT OF DIVIDENDS. Declared by Banks in Savannah, for ten years, ending May, 184&* The Bank of the State of Georgia has declared during this period, fifteen semi-annual dividends; intermitted two in 1842, one in 1843, and two in 1844 — five total. — Average per cent, per annum for the seven and a half vears in which dividends were declared, 6 4-10 per cent, per annum. For the whole ten years, average 4 8-10 per annum.* Planters' Bank has declared, without intermission, twenty semi-annual dividends of four per cent, each, except in the years 1842 and 1843. when they were 3 per cent each, and in 1847, when 4J per cent, each, was declared. Average per year for the ten years, 7 7-10 per cent, per annum. Marine and Fire Insurance Bank has declared nine- teen semi-annual dividends, intermitting one in December, i i rv t "" Vo7^ ~K ■ 4 npr ^ent.. except the one declared in June, 1S43, which was 3 per cent. Average per year for the ten years, 7 5-10 per cent, per annum. Central Rail Road & Banking Company declared from Jane, 1836, to June, 1839, (inclusive) dividends on capital employed in banking, an average of 9 per cent, per annum. * From December, 1839, to December, 1S40, both In- clusive, three dividends on bank and road stock, average of 4 7-10 per cent, per annum. In the years 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1845 and 1846, no dividends. n n*Z«° d 4, v . ide , n(la of * his ,?* nk > for 21 years preceeding 1838, averaged 7 per cent per im, m, l^nd fill * 1842 ' W6re hCaVy ' heD ^ e the oraissi ° n of Widends >. 29 'From fune, 1847, to June, 1848, both inclusive, three dividends on bank and road stock, average of 4 1-3 per cent, per annum for the eighteen months. Total amount of Bank Capital in Savannah $1,S90,000. Amount of Dividends declared for the year ending May 31st, 1S4S, $129,025. INSURANCE OFFICES IN SAVANNAH. Augusta Insurance and Banking Company. Capital $375, 000. Wm. Duncan, Agent, Bay-st. Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford. Capital $200,000. W. Woodbridge, No. 144 Bay-st. iEtna Insurance Company, New York. Capital $200,000, Cohen, Norris & Co., No. 143 Bay-st. Hope Mutual Life Insurance Company, Conn. Capital $200,000. Cohen, Norris & Co., No. 143 Bay-st. Howard Insurance Company, New York. Capital $300,000. S. C. Dunning, Whitaker-st. Union Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance Company, N. Y. Capital $100,000. W. Crabtree, Bay-st. Protection Marine and Fire Insurance Company, Hartford. Capital $ Brigham & Kelly, No. 176, Bay-st. IVew York Equitable Fire Insurance Company. Capital $300,000. W. Crabtree, Bay-st. Mutual Life Insurance Company, N. Y. Capital $ . W. P. Hunter, Planters' Bank. Mutual Safety Insurance Company, New York. Capital $ . Geo. Schley, Post Office. Phoenix Office, London. Capital $ . R. Habersham, No. 142 Bay-st. Protection Insurance Company, New Jersey. Capital $200,000. W. P. Yonge, No. 94 Bay-st. Camden, (N. J.) Insurance Company. Capital $ . ^ W. P. Yonge, No. 94 Bay-st. Nautilus Mutual Life Insurance Company, New York. Capital $ . Wm. B. Giles & Co., No. 94 Bay-st. FOREIGN CONSULS RESIDENT IN SAVANNAH British, E Molyneaux, No. 77 Bay-street. Danish, W. Crabtree, Bay-street. French, Louis Barie, Liberty-st 30 Spanish, John G. Doon, Post Office, Belgian, W. C. O'Driscoll, No. 108 Bay-street. Portuguese, John G. Doon, Post Office, Brazilian and > T , t F a 1 , t _ a ^ ^ the 2 Sicilies, > Anderson, No. 200 Bay-street. Sweden and ) P tt nr i t-> Norway, \ F * H * Welman > Bay-street. Russia, John R. Wilder, Bay-street. Bremen, W. Crabtree, Bay-street. VESSEL PACKET LINES. u OLD ESTABLISHED » LINE BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND NEW YORK. Ship Hartford, Captain Sannerman - 510 tons. Barque Texas, " McNair, - - - 4S0 " Brig Wilson Fuller, " Crawford, - - 272 " " L. Baldwin, " Bassett, - - - 269 " " American. " Ross, - - - 256 " " Philura, " Thatcher, - - 197 " Leave Savannah on Thursday of every week, and leave New York on Thursday of every week. Brigham & Kelly, Agents, Savannah. 11 BRIG LINE " BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND NEW YORK. Barque Exact, " Vernon, Brig Excel, " Augusta, " Clinton, Leave Savannah on Monday of every week, and New York on Monday of every week. Washburn, Wilder & Co., Agents, Savannah. "NEW LINE » BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND NEW YORK. Barque Isaac Mead, Captain Brown, - - - 360 tons* " Peter Demill, " Hoey, - - - 240 " Brig Macon, " Sheffield, - - 230 " " JohnEnders, " Johnson, - - 220 " Schr. G. J. Jones, " Luke, - - - ISO " Leave Savannah on Tuesday of every week, and New York on Saturday of every week. Crane & Rowland, Agents, Savannah. Captain Stephens, - - 431 tons. " Paxton, - - - 500 M " Revel, - - - 375 M " Sherwood, - - 398 " " Andrews, - - 37S " 31 ESTABLISHED LINE BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND PHILADELPHIA. "Schr. H. Wescott, Captain Hand, - - - 160 tons " Julia Eliza, " Higbee, - - - 175 " " Sarah Elizabeth, " Somers, - - 160 < 4* J. H. Holmes, " Lodge, - - - 180 " Greiner & Beall, Agents, Savannah. COMMERCIAL LINE BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND NEW ORLEANS. Brig Josephus, Capt. Pitcher, - - - 142 tons. " Leopold O'Donnell, " Dulton,- - - 130 " Wood & Claghorn, Agents, Savannah. Wood & Low, Agents, New Orleans. LINE BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND BOSTON. Barque Roman, Captain Doane, - tons. Brig Cyclops, " Calhoun. - - " Cohen & Fosdick, Agents, Savannah. Lombard & Hall, Agents, Boston. STEAM BOAT COMPANIES. DAILY UNITED STATES MAIL STEAM PACKET LINE. Between Savannah and Charleston, via Hilton Head and Be u a fort. Metamora, - - Captain F. Barden. Wm. Seabrook, " Blankenship. J'lsncr ~ — — " *^~ — ~ ■" « Gen. Clinch, - - J« F. Peck. Leave Savannah every evening at 8J o'clock, and Charleston every morning at 9 o'clock. Brooks & Tupper, Agents. SEMI-WEEKLY UNITED STATES MAIL STEAM PACKET LINE. Between Savannah, Ga., and Palatka, Fla., via Darien, Brunswick and St. Marys, Ga., Jacksonville, Black Creek and Picolata, Fla. William Gaston, - Captain Hebberd. Ocamulgee, " P. McNe'hy. St. Matthews, - " King. Leave Savannah every Tuesday and Saturday morn- ing, at 10 A. M. Leave Palatka every Tuesday and Friday morning, at 7 o'clock. Brooks & Tupper, Agents* 32 SEMI-WEEKLY STEAM PACKET LINE. Between Savannah and Augusta. H. L. Cook, - Captain Philpot. Ivanhoe, - " Shaw. 3Leave Savannah every Tuesday and Saturday, at 5 o'clock, P. M. Leave Augusta every Wednesday and Saturday mornings, at 7 o'clock. S. Solomons & Co., Agents, Savannah. Jeffers & Colhron, Agents, Augusta. STEAM BOAT COMPANY OF GEORGIA. Plying between Savannah and Augusta. Capital $100,060 Robert A. Lewis, President. James A. Fawns, Agent, Savannah. John B. Guieu, Agent, Augusta. Samuel M. Pond, jr., Secretary and Treasurer. The present Company, formed in 1847, having pur- chased out the old Stockholders, since that period an entire re-construction of buildings, &c, has been made. 'The Company has three Steamers, viz: Chatham - (Iron) - - 198 tons. Tennessee, - 200 " Thos. S. Metcalf, - - - ISO « aud 14 tow-boats of 150 tons each, and capable of carry- ing 750 bales of cotton each. The Company's wharf on the river is 400 feet long, by L50 feet, the whole of which is planked over. The freight house is fire-proof, 80 by 100 feet, in whicb are the offices and store-rooms. Extending from this building to the edge of the wharf is , a shed 80 feet on the river, by 25 feet, affording complete protection to goods being shipped or landed. The cotton warehouse is 45 feet by 140 feet ; near this is a hydraulic cotton-press, in a building of 32 feet by -52 feet. This press is one of the most complete establishments of the kind in the country — is worked by an engine of fifty horse power, working 4 combination pumps, and capable of compressing 800 bales of cotton per day. The Com- pany has also, a boat-yard and an engine shop. Upwards of 100 persons are employed by the Company during Ciie working season. 33 IRON STEAM-BOAT COMPANY OF GEORGIA. Plying between Savannah and Augusta. Capital, $100,000. Has three steamers, viz: Lamar, (Iron) 70 horse power, 196 tons. Randolph " 45 horse power, 177 tons. A. Sibley, 60 horse power, 212 tons. With 15 tow-boats of 150 tonseaeh, and capable of carry- ing 750 bales cotton each. The Company has a boat yard and engine shop in Savannah, and employs 100 persons. A. Sibley, Pres't, Augusta. C. F. Mills, Agent and Superintendent, Savannah. STEAMERS EMPLOYED IN THE PORT OP SAVANNAH NOT BELONGING TO ANY REGULAR LINE. Steamer J. Stone, 225 tons, running to Darien, and used for towing, etc. " Oglethorpe, 193 tons, used for towing, etc. " Sam Jones, 165 tons, running between Savan- nah and Macon. " Robert Collins, 153 tons, running between Sa- vannah and Macon. " Eliza, 47 tons, tender, etc. SAVANNAH AND OGEECHEE CANAL COMPANY. Capital, $160,000, in Shares of 50 dollars each. Directors — George W. Anderson, Amos Scudder, and M» Marsh. This Company was formerly the Savannah, Ogeechee, and Altamaha Canal Company. — Capital $199,225. — It expended $246,693 on the work, and suffered it to go down. In January, 1846, the present company purchased, the concern, and have since that time put the canal in thorough repair, built a new lock near the city, in Stiles 9 field, and one near the Ogeechee river, and constructed a wasteway at the Little Ogeechee river, to vent off the surplus water. Amount of expenditures of the new Com- pany on the work, about $16,000. The locks are all of brick, 110 feet long, 18 feet wide, except the lock at the Savannah river, which is 30 feet wide, and will admit a vessel of 10 feet water— the Canal from the lock to the Rail Road bridge is 160 feet wide, and u with a little deepening, a vessel drawing 10 feet water cafi pass up to the Rail Road bridge. It is estimated that at least 20,000 to 25,000 cords of wood and 10,000,000 feet of lumber will annually pass down the Canal, besides rice, bricks, and various other articles. The present Company have reduced the tolls, and they design to make it the interest of the public to use the Canal. The charter is a very liberal one, being perpetual and free from taxes and the expense of keeping up bridges over the canal. STEAM PRESSES, MILLS, &C. Shippers' Cotton Press, on Kane's wharf — erected in 1844 — has an engine of thirty horse power; two presses, one on the principle of chain and lever, the other a com- bination of hydraulic and lever, having 51,000 lbs. weight of metal, and exerting an actual pressure of 2,000 tons on a bale. This establishment can press S00 bales per day, and employs 20 hands. Capital invested, $25,000. L. Mint urn & Co. Proprietors. Hydraulic Cotton Press, on Eastern wharves, erected in 1846 — has an engine of twenty horse power, and four presses on the hydraulic principle, with four combination pumps, capable of compressing 800 bales cotton per day. Employs 30 persons. Cost $25,000. Owned by an as- sociation of merchants. Savannah "Tyler" Cotton Press, on Padelford & Fay's wharf — erected April, 1847, on the principle of "di- rect application of steam to increase leverage" — two pres- ses, with 36 and 40 inch cylinders, each press capable of compressing 400 bales per day. Cost, including patent for Savannah, $15,000. Employs 24 hands. Joseph H. Baldwin, Manager and part owner. Steam Boat Company of Georgia Cotton Press, on their wharves, in New Franklin w T ard, erected in 1847 — on the hydraulic principle — has four presses, worked by an engine of 50 horse power, having four combina- tion pumps, capable of compressing S00 bales of cotton per day. Cost $20,000. Employs 30 persons. Upper Steam Rice Mills, on the Savannah river, in Oglethorpe ward — has three engines — two of forty horse power, and one of twenty horse power. Number of buildings 7, all of brick. Beats out 150 tierces of rice 35 per day, or 16,000 tierces per year. Employs about the mill 48 persons, and for four or six months in the year about 50 colored women in addition ; consumes 1600 cords of wood per annum. Robert Habersham, Agent and part owner. Charles Banks, Manager. Savannah Steam Rice Mill, on the Savannah river, in Washington ward — has one engine of thirty-five horse power; beats out 7,000 tierces of rice per year. Employs 23 persons. Consumes 600 cords of wood per annum. Owned by an association of gentlemen. Stewart Austin, Agent and Superintendent. Savannah Steam Saw Mill, on Hutchinson's Island, Savannah river — has an engine of fifty horse power; two gangs of saws, and a circular saw, Cuts out 2,000,000 feet lumber per year. Employs 12 hands. Wm. Crab- tree, Proprietor. Steam Saw Mill, on Savannah river, in ^Oglethorpe ward — 1 engine of fifty horse power; cuts 8,000 to 10,000 feet lumber and 2,000 feet laths per day. Employs 20 persons, mostly whites. Amos Webb, Manager, Oglethorpe Steam Saw Mill, on Hutchinson's Is- land Savannah river — has an engine of 86 horse power, three gangs of saws, two circular saws, two planeing ma- chines, and two tongue and grooving machines. Cuts 15,000 feet lumber per day. Employs 30 persons. Shaw & Earle, Proprietors. New Eagle Steam Saw Mill, on Eastern wharves, — erected 1845 — one engine of forty horse power; two gangs of saws and one circular saw. Cuts 12,000 feet lumber per day. Employs 14 persons. Capital invested $12,000. Robert A. Lewis & W. & J. Quantock, Pro- prietors. James Quantock, jr., Manager. F. M. Stone's Steam Saw Mill, near the rail road depot — has one engine of twenty-five horse power; two gangs of saws. Cuts 5,000 feet lumber per day. Em- ploys 10 persons. Vale Royal Steam Saw and Planeing Mill, on the Savannah river, at the West end of the city, near the mouth of the canal — Messrs. Wm. B. Giles & Co. Pro- prietors. Commenced in February, 1848, and put in operation July 1, 1848. This mill is a noble structure on an extensive scale, and very complete. The main building is 130 feet by 50 feet. Has three engines of 36 thirty horse power each, running three gangs of saws for sawing lumber, and four circular saws for making shingles and laths and edging boards, and two planning machines. Can saw out 20,000 feet of long lumber per day. The wharf on the river is 1200 feet in length with 16 feet of water alongside at low tide. Basin ofthe capacity for holding 8,000,000 feet of tim- ber. Capital invested $70,000. Employs 50 persons. Bullock & Winton's Steam Saw Mill, on Eastern wharf — erected 1847 — has an engine of twenty-five horse power; two gangs of saws, connected to engine by means of bell cranks. Employs 8 hands. Cuts 10,000 feet square edged lumber in 10 hours. Capital invested $8,000. D. Fletcher's Steam Works, on Liberty-street, Crawford Ward — erected in 1845 — has an engine of ten- horse power ; two planeing and tongue and grooving machines, afid machinery for making doors, blinds, sashes, &c. Also, two of Fitzgerald's corn mills, and an appa- ratus for making soda water. Employs 30 hands. C. Van Horn's Steam Works, on West Broad-street, Oglethorpe ward — erected in 1846 — has an engine of fifteen horse power; two planeing, and tongue and grooving machines and machinery for making doors, blinds, sashes, &c. Also, a grist mill. Employs 40 hands. E. Jencks' Steam Mill, for making Rice Casks, near the Central Rail Road Depot — established in 1847 — has a steam engine of twelve horse power; manufactures 15,000 tierces per year. Materials all of pine. Emplo} T s 25 hands. Capital invested, $20,000. Iron Foundry of Alvin N. Miller, on the Eastern wharves — established in 1839 — has a steam engine of eight horse power; manufactures all kinds of mill and locomotive machinery; has a finishing shop, boiler maker's shop, pattern maker's shop, carpenter, blacksmith and mill-wright's shop, and a shop for fitting up engines. Em- ploys 30 hands, mostly whites. Iron Foundry of R, & J. Lachlison, on Canal-street, near the Canal lock, in Oglethorpe ward — established in 1S39 — has a steam engine of ten-horse power ; manufac- tures all kinds of mill and locomotive machinery ; has a finishing shop, boiler-makers' shop, pattern-maker's shop, blacksmith, carpenter, and mill-wright's shop, planeing machine, and a shop for fitting up engines. Employs 50 persons, mostly whites. 37 COMMERCE OF SAVANNAH. Cotton, one of the largest items in the present exports of Savannah, is an article which was almost unknown in commerce until the close of the last century. Of the two kinds cultivated in the U. States, the black seed or long staple Cotton was first cultivated in Georgia about the year 1786 ; the green seed or short staple Cotton some years after, although it had been raised in North Carolina and Virginia in a limited way prior to the Revo- lution. The native place of the seed of the long staple cotton is believed to be Persia. Its first cultivators in this State were Josiah Tatnall, Nicholas Turnbull, James Spalding and Richard Leake. The first bag exported from Georgia was grown by Alexander Bisset, of St Simon's Island, and shipped from Savannah by Thomas Miller in 178S. Mr. Miller is still living in Camden County in the enjoyment of a green old age. He was one of the first who engaged in the business of buying cotton in the Savannah market, and for a long time was the only purchaser. It came to him in parcels of from 20 lbs. to 100 lbs., and with his own hands he as- sorted and packed it for market. His exclusive and ar- dent zeal in bringing forward the article, gave him very early the name of "Cotton Miller" which he still holds in much honor. In 1792 the growth of cotton was so inconsiderable, or, as a commercial article deemed of so little value that Mr. Jay in his treaty with England negotiated that year, con- sented to the stipulation that no cotton should be imported from America. The Senate of the United States refused to ratify the article. In 1792 the entire crop of the United States was 450 bags, in 1847 2,351,335 bags ! In 1784 an American vessel that carried eight bags to Liverpool was seized, on the ground, that so much cotton could not be the produce of the United States. In 1794 the invention of the saw gin, by Eli Whitney of Connecticut, gave a powerful impetus to the culture of cotton, and from that period its production has been rapid- ly onward. 4 38 Rice — This article, also, an important one in the exports of Savannah, is chiefly produced in its immediate vicinity. The cultivation of rice was commenced on the Savannah river previous to the Revolution. Governor Wright, the last of the Royal Governors, was a rice planter and was prominent in encouraging its culture ; — and bring- inginto use and value the "Tide swamps." He cultivated the lands immediately adjoining the city on the East. There are at the present time on the Savannah river fifty plantations raising rice, (about one-half of which are on the South Carolina shore,) whose aggregate yearly product is estimated at 750,000 bushels. The most dis- tant one of these plantations is about 12 miles ftom the city. On the Ogeechee river there are nineteen plantations, (eleven on the Chatham County side and eight on the Bryan County side,) whose aggregate yearly product is estimated at 200,000 bushels. The most distant one from Savannah is 23 miles. On the Alatamaha and St. Ilia rivers there are about 35 plantations raising rice, some of them very extensive. Their crops are divided in shipment between Charleston and Savannah. Lumber — Lumber has been, for the past ten or fifteen years, a gradually increasing item in the exports of Savan- nah. It now assumes a very important place among the products of the State. It enters very largely into the con- struction of even our first class vessels. The real yellow pine, which abounds in Georgia, and of which there can be no failure for centuries to come, is destined to supply the place of the gradually disappearing oak of the Northern regions. It has a two-fold claim upon the attention of the ship-builder and owner, since it not only can be furnished at a considerably lower rate, when compared with oak, but is actually more durable, and better holds and protects fastenings. The yellow pine of Georgia is much sought after for building purposes in our Northern cities, and but few public buildings go up that are not composed, more or less, of this valuable material. Its beauty, when laid down in floors and stairs, is too well known 1o require mention here. In the year 1S26, when the Savannah steam saw-mill was erected, there was not another within or near the city, or even in the State. 39 CCGDGCCCOOCCOOGOGCGCGCa to *- -*? © Vi co 00 o en «a to co © © CO © © GC 00 c OJ © © I— CO — ■ © 4u "bo oo o to o © 00 «-l © 4^ o o *>. 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" " Turpentine " " 412 barrels 901 " " " Cotton Osnaburgs 30,000 yards 1,666 ** Imports of Salt, Molasses and Iron from foreign ports into Savannah. Year ending Oct 1, 1848 of Salt u ll u. 1, 1847, « (C u « (( 1, 1846, (( u u u u 1, 1848, of Molasses u (( tt 1, 1847, K U u u K 1, 1848, of Iron ti- tt K 1, 1847, a « 334,219 bushels. 360,730 " 234 799 " 364' 132 gallons, 369,235 " $62,569 value. 2,708 " Vessels arrived at the port of Savannah, and entered at the Custom- House, in the year ending April 1, 1848. American vessels from foreign ports Employing 320 men. American vessels from coastwise ports Employing 3,269 men and 71 boys. Foreign vessels from foreign ports Employing 857 men and 170 boys. Total vessels. 489 41 397 51 6,925 tons. 99,409 " 28,766 «■ Vessels cleared from the port of Savannah, as clearances, in the year ending April 1, 1848. American vessels to foreign ports " " Coastwise Foreign vessels to foreign porta 135,100 " per Custom House 61 139 55 14,339 tons> 28,012 " 30,569 " Total vessels, 255 72,920 Many vessels sailing under coasting licenses, clear at the Custom- House only when carrying a certain amount of foreign goods; hence- the number of arrivals greatly exceed the clearances. Vessels in the port of Savannah* 13 ships 9 barques 10 brigs 32 vessels January 1, 1847. 7,327 cons. 3,872 " 2,507 " 13,70G April 1, 1847. 6 ships 4,359 u 5 barques . 3,076 " 4 brigs 1,211 " 15 vessels 8,646 " January 1, 1848. 13 ships 11 barques 8 brigs 1848. 7,184 tons. 5,035 " 1,719 « 32 vessels April I, 16 ships 6 barques 13 brigs 13,938 " 9,653 *« 2,953 « 2,694 « 35 vessels November 15, 1848. 17 Ships 9,543 tons. 10 barques 4,107 " 11 brigs 2,510 " 15,300 38 Vessels. 16,160 41 Vesssels and Steamers registered and owned wholly or in part in Savannah, with their tonnage. 721 tons. Steamer Cherokee 189 ton9. Chatham 198 « T.S. Metcalf 180 " J. Randolph 177 " Lamar 190 " Amory Sibley 212 " yam Jones 165 " H. L.Cook 123 " Ivanhoe 140 " Win. Gaston 167 " Ocamulgee 264 " St. Matthews 174 " W. Seabrook 284 « Metamora 282 " Gen. Clinch 256 " Tennessee 185 « Total 8,735 « Receipts of Cotton at Savannah, per year, for eleven years. From September 1, 1837, to September 1, 1838, 206,048 bales. Ship John Cumming, " Edwin *' Georgia Barque Backus " H'y Dubignon Brig Larch u Cambbe^ « Selma « Alert " Josephus « John Enders 18 schooners 9 sloops Steamer Oglethorpe " J. Stone * Eliza « Roh't Collins 339 M u 641 C< (( 195 « It 572 (( a 142 II «i 219 u ii 205 u u 142 (( (i 142 « <( 195 (( u 1,004 u u 411 (( « 193 a (( 225 u II 47 u (( 153 u 1, 1838, 1, 1839, 1, 1840, 1, 1841, 1, 1842, 1, 1843, 1, 1844, 1, 1845, 1, 1846, 1, 1847, 1, 1839, 1, 1840, 1, 1841, 1, 1842, 1, 1843, 1, 1844, 1, 1845, 1, 1846, 1, 1847, 1, 1848, 196,618 295,156 146,273 228,396 299,173 243,420 305,742 189,076 236,029 245,233 the years 1845. $459,000 00 $476,000 00 Statement of the Debt of the City of Savannah, in 1845 and 1848. 1848. City Loan for Internal Improv's — Amount of Bonds outstanding, Bonds to the Monroe R. R. & Banking Company — Am't of Bonds outstand'g City Scrip — Am't of Scrip outstanding, Corporation Notes — Am't of Notes out- standing, - Mayor's Notes running to maturity at the different Banks, - 22,500 00 1,543 00 1,979 50 49.000 00 8,236 CO 1,990 15 16,600 00 Reduction of the public debt in the last three years, - $485,022 50 $551,826 15 66,803 65 $551,856 15 $551,826 15 The City owns 5000 shares of the stock of the Central Rail Road and Banking Company, $500 000, which paid dividends for the year eading Oct. 31, 1848, of 4 1-2 per cent. VALUE OF REAL ESTATE IN SAVANNAH, AS TAXED BY THE CITY AUTHORITIES SINCE 1843. 1843 value $2,853,900 1544 " 3,245,827 1545 " 3,279 : 9S8 1846 " 3,300,734 1847 " 3,462,073 1S48 " 3,600,000 Colored Mechanics licensed by the City Council, being other than those owned by master builders, year, 1848 86 1S40 29 Public Drays registered by the City Council, 1848 81 1841 31 Public Wagons registered by the City Council 1S4S 91 1841 74 SUPERIOR COURT— CHATHAM COUNTY. Wra. B. Fleming, Judge. John E. Davis, Clerk Su- perior and Inferior Courts. Wrn. W. Oates, Sheriff. COUNTY OFFICERS RESIDING IN SAVANNAH. Robert Habersham. County Treasurer. Elisha Wylly, Tax Collector. Thomas Eden, Coroner. Samuel B. Sweat, Surveyor. William Herb, Receiver Tax Returns. JUSTICES INFERIOR COURT— CHATHAM COUNTY. Anthony Porter, Elias Reed, Wm. Thorne Williams, Francis Sorrel, Robert A. Lewis. Clerk Court of Ordinary. — Seaborn Goodall. COMMISSIONERS OF ROADS— CHATHAM COUNTY. R. Wayne, M. D., Chairman. W. W. Wash, Secretary- Annual Meeting 2d Monday in December. 43 U. S. COURTS SITTING IN SAVANNAH. Hon. James M. Wayne, of Savannah, Associate Justice Supreme Court U. S. and Judge of the 6th Circuit Court for the District of Georgia. Hon. John C. Nicoll, District Judge, District Georgia. George Glen, Clerk both courts. Henry R. Jackson, District Attorney. Thomas M, Griffin, Marshal. RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES. Christ Church, (Episcopal,) — Founded soon after the first settlement of Savannah. Its house of worship is a commodious and elegant building, on Johnson square, built in 1S3S. It is the third building upon the same spot. Rector, Edward Neufville, D. D. Lutheran Church — founded somewhere about the year 1750. Its house of worship, on Wright square, was erec- ted in 1S43. Cost $13,000. Also, the third building upon the same spot. Pastor, . Independent Presbyterian Church — Founded about 1755. Its present spacious and elegant house of worship on South Broad-street, was erected in 1819. Cost $120,000. This is also the third house erected by the Society. The first was in Decker ward, destroyed by fire in 1796 ; llie second in Heathcote word, taken down in 1819. Pastor, Willard Preston, D. D. First Baptist Church — founded in 1800. Its house of worship, a spacious edifice of brick on Chippewa square, was erected in 1S30; and is the second building erected by the Society; the Frst was in Franklin ward. Pastor, Rev. J. T. Robert. First Methodist Gkurch — founded about the close of the last century. Its house of worship, Wesley Chapel, in South Broad street, was erected in 1S12, and is the second building erected by the Society; the first was on the N. E. trust lot of Columbia square. Pastor, Rev. Alfred T. Mann, 44 Church 'of St. John the Baptist, (Roman Catholic) — founded about the close of the Jast century. Its house of worship in Brown Ward, was erected in 1837. Cost SI 1.000. Their first building was on Liberty square, taken down in 1838. Pastors, Rev. J. F. O'Neill and Rev. J. F. Kirby. First Presbyterian Church — founded in 1827. Its house of worship, on Broughton street, was erected in 1833. Pastor, Rev. J. B. Ross. Unitarian Church — founded in 1S32. Its present place ■of worship, in the Armory Hall. Pastor, Rev J. A. Penniman. St. John's Episcopal Church — founded in 1840. Its present house of worship is on South Broad street. Rector, Rev. Rufus M. White. Second Baptist Church — founded in 1S47. Its house of worship, (formerly the Unitarian Church,) is on Wright square. Pastor, Rev. H. O. Wyer. Penfield Mariners'* Church — on the Ba}' — erected in 1832. Cost $7,000. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Hutchins. Second Methodist Church — now in course of erection, on St. James square, is a noble and spacious structure of brick. Hebrew Congregation. — A number of the ancient people of God came over from England to Savannah a short period after the settlement of Georgia, and soon established a temporary place of worship, to which they gave the name of "Mickva Israel." The Heckal, Safer Tora, Cloaks and Circumcision Box, brought with them, were placed therein, and are used to this day. In 1790 they were incorporated as a body politic by the name of "The Parnass and Adjuntas of Mickva Israel at Savannah." In July, 1820, a neat and substantial Synagogue was erected on the lot corner of Whitaker and Liberty streets, given to the congregation by the city. In 1829 this building was consumed by fire. A few years after the present Syna- gogue, a building of brick, 50 feet by 30 feet, was erected on the same site, and in February, 1S41, consecrated by the Rev. Mr. Lesser of Philadelphia. 45 New Methodist Church — in Oglethorpe ward, for colored people, erected in 1845. Pastor, Rev. C. A. Fulwood. First African (Baptist) Church — in Green ward. John Cox, Preacher. Second African (Baptist) Church — in Franklin ward. Andrew Marshall, Preacher. Third African (Baptist) Church — in Oglethorpe ward. Robert Roberts, Preacher. CHARITABLE SOCIETIES IN SAVANNAH. Union Society — instituted in 1750. Its original founders were John Milledge, an Episcopalian, Peter Tondee, a Catholic, and Benjamin Sheftall, an Israelite; hence the name "Union Society." Since its formation it has ex- pended $70,000, and educated 900 orphans. Number at present on the bounty of the Society, 10. Solomon Cohen, President. Savannah Female Asylum — Founded in 1S01 — located in Jasper ward, is under the Superintendence of ladies. First Directress, Mrs. J. B. Reed. Has 30 orphans on its bounty. Savannah Free School — established in 1816 — Also un- der the superintendence of ladies. First Directress, Mrs. James Hunter. Number of pupils 100. E. Sheftall, Teacher. Savannah Poor House and Hospital — instituted in 1804, average number of patients and inmates 400 per annum. Annual expenditure $4,000. William Duncan, President. Georgia Infirmary instituted 1832. Object, the sup- port of disabled and infirm persons of color. Widows' 1 Society. Under the superintendence of ladies — supports 40 widows. Clothing and Fuel Association — instituted in 1S38. Also under the superintendence of ladies. Hibernian Society — instituted in 1812. George B. Cumming, President. Irish Union Society — instituted in 1845. John Murphy, President 46 St. Andrew's Society — instituted in 1S19. Funds 815,000. Henry McAlpin, President. German Friendly Society — instituted in 1837 Benjamin Snider, President. Mechanics' Benevolent Society Instituted in 1844. John Oliver, President. The Seamen's Port Society. — Founded to furnish sailor9 with the ministrations of the gospel in the port of Savan- nah. The services are performed in a beautiful chapel on the Bay, endowed by the munificence of the late Josiah Penfield. Wm. Crabtree, President. The Female Seamen's Friend Society.— -This Society charges itself with the care of the building called the "Sailors' Home. The Institution of the Sisters of our "Lady of Mercy"— instituted in 1845. The extensive building belonging to this Society, is in LaFayette ward. Object, gratuitous in- struction of poor children, support of female orphans, and attendance upon the sick. The Lodges of Free Masons and Odd Fellows stand conspicuous among the charitable associations of this city. Of the first there are five, and of the latter four, viz: Georgia Council, No. 2, (Maso?iic,)— organized in 1827. Anton Haserick, T. I. G. M. Georgia Chapter, No. 3, ( Royal Arch Masons,)— institu- ted in 1818. Anton Haserick, H. P. Solomons Lodge, No. 1, (Ancient York Masons.)— 'For- merly called Savannah Lodge, the oldest Lodge in the United States except one in Boston; it received its charter i n 1735. George W. Adams, W. M. Zcruhbabel Lodge, No 15, (Ancient York Masons,)— in- stituted in 1839. John R. Johnson, W. M. Clinton Lodge, No. 54, (Ancient York Masons,) organized in 1846. John Carruthers, W. M. Mos-nolia Encampment, No. 1, (Odd- Fellows,)— insti- tuted "nlS43. F.T.Cole,C.P. Oglethorpe Lodge, No. 1, (Odd-Fellows,)— instituted in 1842. J no ' N. Lewis, N. G. 47 Live Oak Lodge, No, 3, (Odd-Fellows,) — instituted in 1843. John Harrison, N. G. DeKalbLodge, No, 9, (Odd-Fellows,) — instituted in 1845. Geo. J. Jones, N. G. Toonahowi Division, No. 2, Sons oj Temperance — insti- tuted in 1846. H. P. Miller, W. P. Yemassee Division, No.15, So?is of Temperance — instituted in 1847. David H. Galloway, W. P. Also, the following Societies, most of them connected with Churches, Orphan Sociery. Society of St. Vincent. Savannah Methodist Episco- pal Ladies Working Soci- ety. Chinese Society. Savannah Female Lutheran Sewing Society. Savannah Lutheran Sunday School Society. Christ. Church Sunday School. Sunday School of Indepen- dant Presbyterian Church. Baptist Sunday Schools. Society of St. John the Bap- tist. Female Missionary Society. Foreign Missionary Society. Education Society of the Lu- theran Church. Bible, Prayer Book and Tract Society. Episcopal Missionary Asso- ciation. St. John's Sunday and Par- ish School. Sunday School of the 1st Presbyterian Church. Methodist Episcopal Sunday Schools. Altar Society OTHER SOCIETIES IN SAVANNAH. Georgia Historical Society, James M. Wavne, President Georgia Medical Society, R. D. Arnold, President. Suvannali Library Society. Wm. Crabtree, President. EDUCATION. Savannah, in all appertaining to the education of youth, is not behind her sister cities. It is true, public education has not received that attention it has in many other places, still she has always had a respectable number of private seminaries, and has sent to institutions in other parts of the State and Country, hundreds of her youth of both sexes; much, however, can yet be done for public education. 48 There are in Savannah the following institutions: Chatham County Academy — incorporated in 1788. — Trustees — Rev. Edward Neufville, D. D. President; Rev. W. Preston, D. D., J. McPherson Berrien, R. R. Cuyler, W. Thorne Williams, William Law, George Glen, Rob- ert M. Charlton. Its spacious three story brick buildings, in South Broad street, are appropriated as school rooms and dwelling for the Principal and his family. The Latin, Greek and Fench languages, Mathematics, and the ordinary branches of education are taught in the institution to both sexes; has 75 pupils and 5 teachers. There are also eight other pri- vate institutions for the instruction of boys and girls in the higher rudiments; with an aggregate of 356 scholars, and 12 teachers, mostly males. The Savannah Free School, with an average of 100 scholars, and 1 teacher. The institution of the "Sisters of our Lady of Mercy," with 34 scholars, and 4 teachers and 2 novitiates. The Savannah Female Orphan Asylum, with 30 in- mates, and 1 teacher. Fourteen Primary Schools for boys and girls, with an aggregate of 276 scholars, and 15 teachers, all females. Total number of scholars, 870. Total number of children in the city, between 5 and 14 years, 1,304. Leaving the number of 434 not attending any school, being one-third of the whole. The only comparison which can be made with any other place, is with Boston, where it was estimated in 1845, that of the number of children between 4 and 16 years, 25.13 per cent or one-quarter of the whole number in the city did not attend any school. MILITARY. There are in Savannah, of cavalry, artillery, infantry and riflemen, seven volunteer companies, and four beat companies, constituting the First Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st. Division, Georgia Militia. N. B. Knapp, Colonel; Wm. F. Law,; Lieut. Colonel* John N. Lewis, Major; Wickliffe Bruen, Adjutant. The several volunteer companies are composed of spir- ited young men, and have full ranks, and are as follows: Chatham Artillery — organized May 1, 1786; has eight brass field pieces, six 6 pounders, and two 4 pounders — 70 members. Charles Stephens, Captain; John B. Gallic, 1st Lieu- tenant; John R. Wilder, 2d Lieutenant; John Scott, Jr., Ensign; W. R. S} r mons, Orderly Sergeant. This company erected in 1847, an elegant brick build- ing on their lot on Wright square, called the "Chatham Artillery Armory," having in it, besides accommodations for their equipage, &c, two spacious halls. Cost $7,000. Savannah Volunteer Guards — organized in 1802: — SO members. C. P. Richardsone, Captain ; T. J. Bulloch, 1st Lieut.; John C. Hunter, 2d Lieutenant; A.C.Davenport, Ensign; C, W. W. Bruen, Orderly Sergeant. Our worthy fellow-citizen, David Bell, Esq., was a cor- poral in this corps at its first parade, May 1,1802 ; he still continues an active member, and when in town has never suffered an anniversary or 4th of July to pass without tak- ing his place in the ranks. Republican Blues — organized in 1S0S — S5 members. John W. Anderson, Captain ; Win. H. Davis, 1st Lieutenant; F. S. Bartow, 2d Lieutenant ; A. R. Lawton, 3d Lieutenant; John E. Davis, Ensign ; John R. John- son, Orderly Sergeant. Georgia Hussars — organized in — 50 members. A. H, Bailey, Captain; H. Brigham, 1st Lieutenant ; Peter Blois,2d Lieutenant ; Wm. W. Habersham, Cornet. Phcenix Riflemen — organized in 1830 — 63 members. W. H. C. Mills, Captain ; John M. Palin, 1st Lieut.; John L. Grayson, 2d Lieutenant ; James T. Buckner, Ensign. Irish Jasper Greens — organized in 1843 — 6-5 members. John McMahon, Captain; Elisha Wylly, 1st Lieut.; John Devany, 2d Lieutenant ; John Murphy, Ensign ; J. Masterson, Orderly Sergeant, German Volunteer Guards — organized July, 1845 — 63 members. John H. Stegin, Captain; Joseph Lippman, 1st Lieut.; John H. Strous, 2d Lieutenant ; Anton Bassler, Ensign. 60 U. STATES FORTIFICATIONS IN SAVANNAH RIVER. FORT PULASKI, named after Brigadier Count Pu- laski, is situated upon Cockspur Island, about 5 miles in- side the bar, and some 14 miles from the city. The site was selected by Maj. Babcock, of the U. S. Engineer Corps, about 20 years ago, but it is was not until 1831 that thejwork was commenced in earnest. In that year, Captain Mans- field (now Col. Mansfield, of the U. S. Engineer Corps,) took charge of its erection. It is a massive structure of brick, of which about 13,000,000 were consumed. The entire cost of the work has been near a million ol dollars, and was nearly 16 years in construction. It has been pronounced by competent judges to be one of the strong- est and most perfect of the kind on the continent. Fort Pulaski is situated on the exterior or first line of defence, and calls for an armament of 140 guns, mostly lonrr 32 pounders, and requires a garrison of one Company in time of peace, two in time of war, and six in time ot seio-e. The number of guns already mounted is 20, though every thing is in readiness, and the works could be manned, the guns mounted, and the whole place made impregnable, in a very short time. FORT JACKSON,"named after James Jackson, a dis- tinguished officer of the Revolution, and afterwards Gov- ernor of the State of Georgia, is situated on the south side of the River, about 3 miles from the city, at a point called New Deptford. It was projected some forty years ago, and a fortification of moderate pretensions constructed which remained through the war of 1812. Since that period several appropriations for the work have been made by Congress, and the structure has been much improved, still it is an unfinished fortress. Congress at its last ses- sion appropriated $20,000 towards its completion, and work on it will soon be resumed. Fort Jackson is situa- ted at an important point for the defence of Savannah ; and there is no doubt but that it will receive a further and adequate appropriation from Government. GREEN AND PULASKI MONUMENTS. In March, 1825, the citizens of Savannah, conceiving that the visit of Gen. LaFayette to the cily would afford a very favorable opportunity for paying a tribme of grati- tude which had been loo long withheld; determined to avail themselves of the occasion to lay the corner stones of two monuments to be hereafter erected, the one to the memory of General Nathaniel Greene, and the other to the memory of Brigadier Count Pulaski. A committee was appointed, and under their arrangements the cornerstone of a monument to "Greene," was laid in Johnson square, and one to "Pulaski," in Chippewa square, on the 21st clay of March, 1S25, by General LaFayette and the Ma- sonic Lodges. Subsequently, donations were received from the citi- zens and others, by the committee, for their erection, and in November, 1S26, a Lottery was granted by the Legis- lature, for the purpose of raising the sum of $35,000, to be appropriated to the object. After a few }*ears, the funds not having reacfeed an amount adequate for the erection of both, it was determined to erect one only for the present ; that was placed in Johnson square in 1829, and is called the "Greene and Pulaski Monument." The Lottery is still in operation, and has produced, since the payment for the first monument, the sum of about $12,000, which will in a short time be appropriated for the erection -of the second monument, according to the original design ; and to be constructed out of Georgia marble. NEW CUSTOM HOUSE. ON THE CORNER OF BULL AND BAY-STREETS. This building is going forward in its erection as rapidly as a due regard to the stability and permanence of the structure will admit. The basement is nearly finished. It is in length 110 feet, depth 52 feet, and in height, from the pavement to the ridge of the roof, 52 feet. The basement story will be devoted to the use of the Post Office and the Appraiser's department. The first or principal floor for custom house purposes. The thirds or upper story, for United States Court rooms. 9% PAUPERISM. On this subject, in published statistics of places, it is usual to give some particulars. In many cities of our country the subject is a fruitful and almost a frightful one. But Savannah is blessed in almost an exemption from this calamity of human nature, and little or nothing can be said of its misery. Under her "peculiar institutions," her slaves are taken care of. The free blacks are generally in comfortable circumstances ; and for the relief of the poor and destitute whites in her midst, institutions abound which charge themselves with alleviating their wants. — A beggar is rarely seen in her streets, public charity is always ready, and private chanty never lackelh. HEALTH.* The following tables present abstracts of the bills of mortality, reported by the city sexton to the City Council of Savannah, for 3S years past %iz : from 1S10 to 1847. These tables show all the interments made in Savannah of whites during the years mentioned, with a classifica-- tion of the most prominent diseases, ages, and places of nativity — together with the deaths since the year 1826 at the Savannah Poor House and Hospital, which is also used as a United States Marine Hospital. Most of the deaths which occurred at this institution were from those placed there under the United States regulations and non- residents. A register is also kept of the monthly and yearly mor- tality of the blacks, but it is not given here. It would be proper to remark, however, that the mortality among that class of population, who, through the years set forth in the table have numbered but little less than one-half of the entire population, is but as 2 to 3 of whites ; and the months of the greatest and least mortality, the reverse of the whites. *See page 4 for notice in regard to a Treatise on the Health of Savannah, to be pub- lished by Dr. Stewardson. 55 TABLE OF MORTALITY, 3 " g s 2" 1 * 1 v. s 1 s O 3 §1 <3 «3 09 Ob Ca- re S~ 1810 10 12! 14 6 6 8 11 12 20 36 12 16 163 18U 10 11 15 10 6 14 18 28 45 22 22 10 211 1812 15 6 9 11 6 12 15 1? 44 56 22 13 226 1813 12 15 6 16 8 13 7 3! 29 41 19 16 1 213 1814 17 13 9 9 16 18 20 40 67 58 24 8 i 299 1815 9 10 6 8 14 12 13 23 67 37 24 10 ! 233 1816 19 9 14 15 11 12 10 19 70 60 21 10 270 1817 19 21 10 12 14 16 52 47 58 124 59 26 439 1818 20 19 15 15 13 7 18 17 29 36 20 13 ' 222 1810 9 11 17 11 10 22 34 39 91 174 62 26 ! 506 1820 15 10 8 11 16 27 53 117 232 220 59 28 796 1821 17 26 17 22 33 15 21 31 49 76 38 20 365 1822 13 17 14 12 11 29 18 27 28 57 32 16 274 1823 15 13 22 j 11 13 24 24 25 36 30 26 17 256 1824 9 8 1 T | 5 4 7 10 IS 21 17 11 11 132 1825 8 7 12 5 3 6 12 1! 20 17 13 8 122 1826 10 13 11 12 7 15 19 20 22 34 48 18 220 1827 23 15 13 12 17 128 28 34 50 46 32 14 312 1828 8 5 16 6. 8 »I5 18 14 14 15 14 8 141 1829 8 13 10 19 16 28 15 18 17 23 29 11 207 1830 11 9 13 8 7 17 14 12 21 21 7 14 154 1831 8 7 14 5 6 9 18 8 14 23 14 17 143 1832 18 13 11 12 8 8 21 37 20 23 20 16 207 1833 6 8 6 11 11 13 15 25 30 29 31 9 19^ .1834 14 8 J2 11 11 12 8 32 35 14 21 11 219 1835 15 20 11 7 11 17 31 31 26 18 8 22 217 1836 19 20 23 13 15 19 25 21 16 24 19 31 245 1837 21 18 14 14 18 26 36 31 27 41 58 28 332 1838 16 17 14 14 19 22 24 29 47 69 36 13 I 321 1839 15 20 17 16 18 11 16 23 65 105 43 32 381 1840 25 19 25 16 24 28 18 40 45 55 64 22 381 184L 25 19 21 23 18 25 14 33 43 51 21 12 305 1842 25 26 20 17 22 10 13 31 30 34 32 17 277 1843 13 17 17 8 8 5 16 17 45 57 41 12 256 1844 12 12 18 9 12 19 32 28 38 32 17 •211 250 1845 17 19 131 10 16 14 12 16 28 46 20 201 231 1846 7 14 131 14 15 12 25 33 27 38 19 241 241 1847 23 12 19] 16 12 15 10 19 27 23 14 201 210 In the ten }^ears, from 1810 to 1S19, inclusive, the deaths average as 1 in 14 of the average population of those years. In the ten years, from 1820 to 1829, inclusive, as 1 in 17. In the ten years, from 1830 to 1839, inclusive, as 1 in 24. In the eight years, from 1840 to 1847, inclusive, as 1 » 33 - LOFC 56 CLASSIFICATION CF AGES, PLACES OF NATIVITY, AND DISEASES* as "o O AGES. placs nativity^ DISEASES. * Z' YEARS. under over ■other *J ? t a 1 •2 parts u^- ? i Fi Eh s 15 15 5' s ; 3 ca S u 3 §■ ■9 S. ... U. 8. ', '* fcS 1810 , 1811 , 1812 , 1813 , 1814 , 1815 1816 1817 1818 , 18i9 1820 1831 1822 1823 1821 , 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 ■1831 1832 1833 1834 1835 1836 1837.. 1838....... 1839 1840 1341.. 33*2 1843 1844 -1845 3846 2847 34 129 44 53 65 44 26 14 7 5 44 hi 50 80 81 89 26 13 3 15 38 188 54 89 83 118 24 6 7 7 64 149 90 69 54 62 22 25 6 11 56 243 83 120 96 166 27 20 6 14 35 198 51 77 105 134 19 15 11 10 70 200 81 88 101 120 21 43 1 10 73 366 89 167 183 288 35 40 2 13 53 169 50 80 92 70 27 28 3 15 92 414 103 159 244 303 23 61 5 12 J 09 687 161 272 363 616 23 45 4 11 ! 88 277 81 108 176 136 19 57 4 12 61 213 65 97 Ii2 121 24 43 1 14 56 200 74 86 96 97 24 41 3 11 41 91 41 37 54 31 13 33 1 52 90 43 45 34 17 18 26 2 1 52 168) 82 67 71 49 22 40 4 1 9 <35 247! 81 106 125 84 3i 46 1 2 41 33 103 1 53 45 43 20 18 29 1 1 22 77 )30! 85 60 62 25 17 59 3 7 31 49 105 63 50 41 25 15 37 2 5 32 45 98 64 44 35 12 16 30 10 22 65 142 90 47 70 47 20 58 1 4 40 65 129 86 54 54 3' 20 59 6 4 43 59 160 80 57 82 mi #14 50 2 7 34 78 139 102 57 58 37 18 57 3 12 35 74 171 no 62 73 29 31 55 3 19 40 119 2J4 105 66 161 85 14 105 1 18 72 88 233 112 66 143 98 14 77 1 22 59 86 295 111 92 178 118 25 85 3 17 78 90 291 117 84 ISO 83 24 92 7 15 82 80 225 104 60 141 47 21 81 3 14 65 84 193 117 47 113 32 23 89 3 18 40 61 196 73 61 122 59 19 63 6 7 CO 83 167 116 42 92 1 27 13 91 2 13 33 65 166 100 62 69 25 17 74 2 9 37 84 157 112 56 73 10 14 93 9 10 34 69 141 114 33 63 1 15 18 83 10 13 24 57 65 64 87 66 44 75 61 79 102 97 137 71 80 54 58 95 107 50 65 38 53 37 31 85 55 68 •37 50 55 78 74 72 42 71 67 41 47 HISTORICAL NOTICES OF SAVANNAH. The first settlement of Savannah was made in the month of February, 1733, by General Oglethorpe and some 30 families. On the 7th of July following, the settlers assem- bled on the strand, (the Bay) for the purpose of designa- ting the lots. In a devotional service, they united in thanks- giving to God, "that the lines had fallen to them in a pleas- ant place, and that they were about to have a good her- itage. " The wards and tithings were then named, each ward consisting of four tithings, and each tithing often houses, and a house and lot was given to each free holder. After a dinner, provided by the Governor, the grant of a Court of Record was read, and the officers were appoint- ed. The session of the magistrates was then held, a jury impanneled, and a case tried. This jury was the first im- panneled in Georgia. 57 The town was governed by three bailiffs, and had a recorder, register, and a town court holden every six weeks, where all matters, civil and criminal, were decided by grand and petit juries, as in England. No lawyers were allowed to plead for hire, nor attorneys to take money, but (as in old times in England) every man could plead his own cause. The Rev. Messrs. John and Charles Wesley came over in 1736. On Sunday, the 7th March of that year, John Wesley preached for the first time in America. His text was from the Epistle for the day — 13th chapter, 1st Corin- thians — and Christian Charity his theme. In May, 1738, the Rev. Geo. Whitefield, the celebrated preacher, arrived, accompanied by James Habersham, Mr. Habersham was afterwards President of the Orphan House, and President of His Majesty's Council in Geor- gia, and in 1744, together with Charles Harris, established the first commercial house in Georgia. In 1749, they loaded the first ship for England — exports, pitch, tar, rice and deerskins — value, $10,000. In October, 1741, the government of the colony was changed from bailiffs to trustees. In 1750, the number of white persons in Georgia was computed at about 1,500. A public Filature was erected in 1751, on a lot in Rey- nolds ward, where now stands a block of buildings known as Cassell Row. It remained for some forty years as a filature and manufactory of silk; afterwards it was used as a City Hall and a public house, and was destroyed by fire in 1839. The first Royal Governor of Georgia, John Reynolds, Esq., arrived in Savannah in October 1754. Sir James Wright, the last of the royal Governors, was appointed about the year 1761, and held the office until he was forced to flee in 1775. The first printing press was established in 1763, and the "Georgia Gazette," printed on the 7th April of that year. Robert Bolton, Esq., the first Post Master of Savannah, was appointed in 1764, by Benjamin Barron, Esq., Post Master General of the Southern District of America. In 1766 the city consisted of 400 dwelling houses, a church, an independent meeting house, a council house, a court house, and a filature. 58 It had also two suburbs — Yamacraw and Trustees* Gardens, (a place where the Trustees had a famous gar- den laid out, in order to make experiments before they were advised to be accounted objects profitable to be in- troduced.) The same year the city had three fine libraries in it, in which were works in almost all languages. In 1770, the city extended on the west, to what is now Jefferson-street; on the east, to what is now Lincoln-street, and on the south, to what is now South Broad-street; and contained six squares, and twelve streets, besides the Bay. On the 5th June, 1775, the first liberty pole was erected in Savannah, at Peter Tondee's, who kept a public house on the spot now occupied by Smet's new stores. The first attack by the British on Savannah, was made on the 3d March 1776. It ended in the discomfiture of the regulars under Majors Maitland and Grant. On the 29th December, 1778, Savannah was taken by the British. In October, 1779, an unsuccessful attempt was made by the French and American armies to re-capture Savannah from the British. Count D'Estaing and General Lincoln were the commanders. 637 of the French and 241 of the continentals and militia were killed and wounded. In this attack Pulaski fell; the spot where he was shot down is about one hundred rods from the present depot of the Cen- tral Rail Road. The head-quarters of the English, while in Savannah, were at the house on Broughton-street, now occupied by S. C. Dunning, Esq. Governor Wright's house was on the lot in Heathcote ward, where now the "Telfair house" stands. The Conncil house was on the lot where now stands the dwelling of George Schley, Esq. On the 11th July, 17S3, Savannah was formally given up by the British to the Americans, and Colonel James Jackson, (afterwards Governor Jackson,) the father of the present Col. Joseph W. Jackson, was selected by General Wayne to receive the surrender of the same from the Bri- tish commander. Col. Jackson commanded the Georgia Legion consisting of Horse and Infantry and on the same day he received from the British commander the keys, and took possession of the city. 59 The first session of the Legislature of the State was held in Savannah in January, 1784, in the brick house now standing in South Broad-street, between Drayton and Abercorn-streets. This building was afterwards occu- pied as a public house, and long known as "Eppinger's Ball Room." It is the oldest brick house in Savannah. Dr. Lyman Hall was then governor. In 1786, died, near Savannah, Gen. Nathaniel Greene, a Major General of the Revolution, and "the beloved General" of Washington. Immediately after the peace of 17S3, General Greene settled in Georgia, the State having liberally granted to him valuable property in the vicinity of Savannah. The General visited the city on the 12lh of June, and returned home on the 14th; the same day he was attacked with coup de soldi, and died on the 19th. His body was brought to Savannah on the 20th, and buried in a vault the same day. In a search made in the year 1820 for his remains, owing to some strange oversight at the lime of his interment in not designating them, or from lapse of years, they could not be found, and "no man knoweth of his sepulchre to this day." In December, 1789, a law was passed by the legislature making: Savannah a city. The first Maj r or (elected in 1790,) was John Houstoun. The oldest mayor now living, is William B. Bulloch, elected in 1809. The oldest alderman is Colonel James Hunter, elected in 1806. In May, 1791, General Washington visited, in the course of his Southern tour, the city ol Savannah. He was re- ceived with a military display, addressed by a variety of bodies, and other demonstrations, public and private, were made to evince the popular joy and satisfaction at his visit. The house in which lodgings were prepared for him, on the N. W. corner of Barnard and State-streets, is still standing. In November, 1796, the first destructive fire occurred in Savannah. It broke out in a bake house in market square, and destroyed 229 houses, besides out houses, &c. Estimated loss of property one million of dollars. In May, 1814, arrived in the waters of Savannah, the U. S. sloop of war Peacock, Lewis Warrington comman- der, (now Commodore Warrington, the 4th on the present list of Post Captains,) bringing in as a prize H. B. M. brig 60 of war Epervier, Captain Wales, of 18 guns. The E. had on board $110,000 in specie, which was condemned and distributed according to law. She was built in 1812, and was one of the finest vessels of her class in the British navy. In April, 1S19, arrived the steamship Savannah, from New York. This steamer was projected and owned in Savannah, and was the first steamship built in the United States, and the first that ever crossed the Atlantic. She left Savannah in May for Liverpool, and afterwards pro- ceeded to St. Petersburg. In May of this year, James Monroe, the fifth President of. the United States, visited Savannah, accompanied by Mr. Calhoun, Secretary of War, Gen. Gaines and others. He was received with a Southern welcome. In December of this year, IS 19, departed this life, in the 14th year of his ministry, and in the midst of his usefulness, Henry Kollock, D. D., the esteemed and elo- quent Pastor of the Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah. Dr. K. was indeed, " a burning and a shining light," and faithfully fulfilled the arduous duties of pastor and teacher to his large congregation. In January, 1S20, occurred the largest fire which ever ravaged the city. It commenced on the east side of Old Franklin ward. 463 buildings were destroyed, besides out buildings. Loss upwards of $4,000,000. In March, 1825, Gen. Lafayette visited Savannah. He was received with every demonstration of regard as the nation's friend in the time of need, and as the nation's guest. 61 STEAMSHIP LINE, BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND NEW YORK. In this line there are two new superior ocean steamers, the Cherokee and Tennessee, each upwards of 1200 tons burthen, unsurpassed in strength, beauty of model, and solidity of machinery, and with all the latest im- provements in them which experience has suggested. The two will form in March next a weekly communica- tion between the two cities New York and Savannah. Until March the Cherokee alone will be upon the route, leaving each place every alternate week. Up to the date of preparing this article, the Cherokee has performed eight !)assages between New York and Savannah, one of which her first from Savannah to New York) was made during the prevalence of the terrific gale or hurricane of 13th and 14th October ; one as violent as ever experienced on the Atlantic coast, and which crippled a large number of sailing vessels, yet out of this stern trial she came almost unscathed, proving herself one of the staunchest vessels that ever rode the waves. Her other passages were performed in from 58 to 72 hours each from wharf to wharf; though in the favorable weather of the milder season, she may do it in even less than the shortest time named. This enterprise has been got up and carried through by the joint means of New York and Savannah capitalists, and promises to be eminently successful. It affords most desirable travelling facilities to the citizens of our own and the adjoining States. WASHINGTON & N. ORLEANS MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Daniel Griffin, Pres't. R. R. Cuyler, Dir'tor, Savannah. Office on Bay St., over the Savannah Reading Room. Communicates at the following rates : To Augusta 29 cents first 10 words, each additional word 1 cent. " Macon 34 " *' " " " " " 2 " " Columbus 44 " " " " " * " 2 " " Charleston 42 " " " " «* " " 2 ■ " Mobile 76 " " " u " " "4 " " N.Orleans 110 " " " " " " " 6 " H Wash'ton 106 " " " " " « " 5 " " New York 156 " " " " " " "10 " " Boston 181 " " " " " " " 12 « William Taylor, Chief Operator. 62 UNITED STATES MAIL BY STEAMERS. From Sovannah to Key West and Havana, and hack. The Steamer Isabel, of 1100 tons burthen, touches at Savannah, on the 1st and 15th of every month, for Key West and Havana; returning touches at Savannah about the 12th and 26th of every month. The Isabel is a new vessel and has superior accommodations for passengers. BROOKS & TUPPER, Agents Savannah. UNITED STATES MAIL BY STEAMERS. From Savannah to California and Oregon* via Havana^ New Orleans, Chagres and Panama. Under an arrangement of the Government, Steamers will touch at Savannah with the U. S. Mail on their way to the above named ports twice a month after March next, viz: on the 5th and 20th of every month; returning will touch at Savannah on about the same days. Until March next, the service will be monthly, only, arriving at Savannah, on the way out, on the 5th. The steamers employed are new and of the largest class, and have superior accommodations for passengers. PADELFORD & FAY, Agents, Savannah. COMMISSIONERS, RESIDING IN SAVANNAH, For the taking of depositions, and for acknowledgement and jpr oof of Deeds, Sfc, to be used in other States. George Schley, for the States of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana. M. H. McAllister, for Massachusetts. Solomon Cohen, for South Carolina. A. R. Lawton, for South Carolina. Robert M. Charlton, for Florida. WicklirTe Bruen, for Florida and South Carolina. , Thomas C. Nisbet, for Florida. Charles S. Henry, for Connecticut, ADVERTISEMENTS. TURNER & ODEN, MONUMENT SQUARE, SAVANNAH, GA- WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, FRENCH MM ENGLISH GHEMIOALS, PERFUMERY AND FANCY ARTICLES, Offer for sale a general assortment of articles in their line, at the lowest prices ; including all the popular patent Medicines of the day, French Perfumery, Surgical Instruments, including Trusses and Supporters, of various patents ; Hair, Tooth, Nail, Cloth, Flesh, Paint, and Varnish Brushes. Teas of superior qualities, Spices, &c. fc ALSO A FULL SUPPLY OF JQp 5 Orders will be received for Agricultural and Gar- den Implements 5 Fruit Trees and all Field Seeds. Ey 3 All orders from the country will be promptly at- tended to and persons visiting our city would do well to call before purchasing elsewhere. JOHNSON & LaROCHE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, GAUDRY'S BUILDING, CORNER BA7 AND BULL STS., SAVANNAH, GA. A choice selection of pure Drugs, Chemicals, Phar- macetical Preparations, Perfumery, Fancy Goods, Con- fectionary, Combs, Brushes, &c, &c. IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN PAMTS, OILS, DYE STUFFS, GLASS WARE, PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, &.C., Gibbons' Buildings, Savannah, Georgia. WM. HUMPHREYS, JR. DEALER IN DRUGS AND MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PEiRFTIMEEY, &C Ship Medicine Chests and Prescriptions put up with care, at short notice. Orders for the greatest remedy for FEVEM AND AGUE, (warranted to cure in 24 hours,) promptly attended to. Strangers visiting Savannah can spend a few moments pleasantly by calling and examining my collection of IIMill, Mf MS, WIHIIj ttj the largest, handsomest, and most valuable in the U. States. CORNER BAY AND DRAYTON STREETS, SAVANNAH, GA. N. B. The Subscriber will dispose of the above col* lection for a fair valuation. WM, H., Jr. 65 THOMAS M. TURNER & CO., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS. Paints, Oils, I>^c Stufift, Brushes, &c, &c, Keep constantly on hand a fresh supply of the above articles at their store, 181 Bay-Street, which are offered to the Country Merchant and Planter at the lowest prices. Having taken the store formerly occupied by A. T. Bowne, they would respectfully inform their friends and the public generally that at their new store in Smets' Building, they can at all times find" a good assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes; Also, Sperm and Whale Oils, and Garden Seeds. $3^ Physicians' prescriptions will meet with strict attention. Strangers visiting our city are invited to call and ex- amine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. THOMAS M. TURNER. Wil. F. HOLLAND. DENSLOW & WEBSTER, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, Have constantly on hand a complete assortment of Paints, Oils, Brushes, Window Glass, Window Sasli, and Painters' Articles; Also, Gunpowder, Shot, Bar Lead, Wrapping, Writing, and Printing Paper, and Printing Ink, with as good an assortment of And Machines, adapted to the Southern Country, as can be found at any establishment in the United States — consisting of Plows, Hoes, Cultivators, Harrows, Corn and Cob Crushers, Cylinder Straw and Corn-Stalk Cutters, Kendall's Churns, Corn Shelters, Scythes, Shovels, Spades, Manure and Hay Forks, Grain Threshers, Fan Mills, Grain Cradles, Corn Planters, Seed Sowers, Wheel Barrows, Vegetable Cutters, Saussage Fillers, Corn Mills, &c, &c, &c. With an assortment of Agents for the sale of GOODYEARS* PATENT MET ALIO GUM-ELASTIC MA- CHINE BELTING, an article much superior to leather. FITZGERALD'S PATENT BURR STONE MILLS, a superior article for Planters' use, to be driven by the ordinary gin gearing, for grinding corn and wheat. FAIRBANKS' PATENT PLATFORM BALANCES, also RAIL ROAD and HAY BALANCES, for sale at New York prices. gj~ Planters may rest assured that for any implement or machine sold by us, extra pieces for repairs can be furnished at short notice, which will be found an important consideration in purchasing. 66 PHILIP REILLY. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AND i> COMMISSION MERCHANT, NOS. 171 AND 173 BAY STREET, Has on hand, and generally keeps, in addition to his usual stock of Groceries, a supply of COGNAC BRANDY, MADEIRA WINES, St, Croix and Jamaica Rum, Irish Whiskey, &c, TEEODOME MINIS. AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, No. 153 Bay-St., one door east City Hotel, Keeps on hand a fresh and good stock of CHOICE LIQUORS AND WINES, Suitable for Family and Plantation supplies. j^p* All orders entrusted to him shall receive his best attention. 67 SWIFT &, DENSLOW, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN $# 5&S FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Corner of Bay and WMtaker Streets, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. EDWARD SWIFT, A. A. DENSLOW, of the firm of Denslow # Webster. w 11. A. 0BAHS, Li AND Nos. 187, 189 and 191 Bay Street, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. AGENT FOR THE SALE OF Georgia manufactured Yarns and Osnaburgs, Keeps constantly on hand a full assortment of every description of Groceries of the best quality, for sale at the lowest market prices, for cash or approved credit. (EIF 3 Planters and Country Merchants are invited to call and examine for themselves. 68 SCRANTON & JOHNSTON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN GROCERIES, WII€SMIQUOfl8 3 CORNER BAY AND BARNARD STREETS, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA- D. T. SCR ANTON, *JOS. JOHNSTON. A. WELLES, AND commission merchant, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. M. J. EEXLLT, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN GROCERIES, WINES AND IMJORS, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. COMERAT & BARIE, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN WEST INDIA GOODS AND GROCERIES, AND (D(Q)[M][MID©©D@M MEKCKIAINnrS, NO. 150 COMMERCE ROW, SdU\MJYVr*MH 9 GEORGIA. I. W. MORRELL, CABINET AND FUMISIDM SMETS' NEW BUILDINGS, BROUGHTON ST., SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. Constantly on hand every variety of MAHOGANY, BLACK WALNUT AND CURLED MAPLE : also : LOOKING GLASSES, FEATHER BEDS, MATRASSES, &c. Likewise constantly for sale, an assortment of from the most approved manufacturers. Mahogany, White Pine, Feathers, Curled Hair, Moss, &c., always on hand. McC/leskey & Morton, Importers and dealers in Foreign and Domestic m^> ~MLJ TT JML* JB 3KdCTSr„ AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, A general assortment always on hand. WHOLESALE AUTJD RETAIL, No. 67 ST. JULIAN and 148 CONGRESS STREETS SIGN OF THE GOLDEN PADLOCK, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. GEO, A. McCLESKEY. JOHN IL NORTON* vu Savannah Wholesale and Retail •sa^a-su w/*° Young's Building, opposite Hamilton & Synions' Clothing Store, SIGN OF THE GOLDEN SADDLE, Manufacturers of BRIDLES, SADDLES, and HARNESSES, have on hand a good as- sortment of Saddles, Bridles and Harnesses, of which the following comprise a part : Spanish duilied, Overlaid and Shafton Saddles ; Planter's large and extra large Saddles; Mens' plain do ; English do; Boys' and Race do ; Ladies' Saddles of a variety of pat- terns ; Bridles and Martingales ; Saddle-bags, Trunks, &c. SADDLERS' MATERIALS.— Saddletrees, Skirting and Hogskins, Pad do, Straining and Worsted Web, Thread and Tacks, assorted sizes. HARNESSES. — Coach, Barouche, Buggy, and Sulky Harnesses of all kinds, by the single set. CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS.— Barouche, Buggy and Sulky Springs and Axles ; Dash Frames ; Hobbs and Bows, by the single set; Plated and Brass Stump Joints ; plain do ; patent Dash Leather ; Top and Curtain do ; broad and narrow Laces, variety of patterns ; Bilk and Worsted Fringes ; black and purple Coach Roans ; Buggy Lamps ; plated and brass Carriage Bands ; Brass and plated Knobs, &c. JOHN MAIiliEKY, ^m &!*- Having resumed business at the old stand on the Bay, adjoining the City Hotel, intends, with the facilities, now offered, to keep a constant supply of CONSISTING OF Heady Made CMMng; AND ALL ARTICLES OF GENTLEMEN'S APPAREL, WITH A FULL SUPPLY OF C&OTIIS, CVISSMIEMS & VESTING 8, which he is prepared to make to order in the most ap- proved style, and at prices suited to the times. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. 71 MN B. & H. WEED, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN 9 IRON AND TIN PLATE, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. HIRAM ROBERTS, WHOLESALE Mos. 73 and 1&4 Gibbons 9 Buildings, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. H. P. WMING, WHOLESALE DRY GOODS STORE, mTOTOlJ^OT 8W&WHP* SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. LATHROF & FOOTS, DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, CARPET1NGS, &C. GIBBONS' BUILDINGS, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, HENRY JLATHROP. WM. G. FOOT& 72 SNIDER, LATHROP & NEVITT, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Kerseys, Plains, Blankets, Carpetings and Oil Cloth. SHAD'S BUI1DXXJGS, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. B. SNIDER, J. S. LATHROP, J. W. NEVITT, J. D. STEBBINS. I. DASHER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IN FANCY AND STAPLE MB^ ©©(DIBS* Bonnets, ftibbons, Artificials, &t., Corner of Bronghton and Barnard Streets, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. J. S. ROGERS, DEALER IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC 9 •syoaoaaa&aa &s?a aaa&oa No. 2, SHAD'S BUILDINGS, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. DRAPERS AND TAILORS, . . No. 147 Bay Street, Savannah, Gsu Keep always on hand a full assortment of the best CMS Mi, (DASSISHDIBS &m Yismmm 9 with a full stock of FANCY ARTICLES, Also a large supply of READY MADE CLOTHING, which they will sell on their usual terms, or at a liberal discount for cash. 73 DE WITT & MORGAN, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Staple and Fa?wy Kibero's Mew Building, Congress gt a , L. DE WITT. R, MORGAN. JAMES ANDERSON & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic DRY GOODS, NO. 70 ST. JULIAN AND 103 BRYAN STREETS, (Wa ring's Buildings, near the Market,) JAMES ANDERSON. JAMES McHENRT. JOSEPH LIPPMAN, . IMPORTER AND DEALER IN gfAPLI^ ASFB WAB OY BUY 0-©©B§s> Wholesale and H£etail. CLOTHING AT WHOLESALE ONLY. Congress Street, opposite the BSIarket, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. J. F. DOE'S BARNARD STREET, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. BONNETS, DRY GOODS, RIBBONS AND FANCY ARTICLES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AT THE LOWEST CITY PRICES. 7 74 SE3LKX1VG OrP AT COST. M. PRENDERGAST, Corner Congress and Whitakcr Streels, Intending to change his Business, will sell his present Stock of AT FIRST COST. Country Merchants and families visiting the city are particularly invited to call and examine the goods. ceo. a Miceo^s, FASHIONABLE CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, ©0®IS@N@' ISOODLIDW©©, Has a complete assortment of Shirts Gloves, Stocks, Suspenders, Umbrellas, Undershirts, Drawers, Half- hose, Handkerchiefs, Cravats, Shoulder Braces, Money Belts, &c; Wholesale and Retail. JY* JB. Garments tut at Short JYotice. ROBINSON & CAMP, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CLOTHING STORE, C. E. ROBINSON. D. B. CAMP. J". C. STURTEVANT, DEALER IN BEADY MADE CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND CAPS. With all articles usually kept in a general Furnishing Store JYO. 9 WHITrfKJER STREET, 75 GEO. W. ADAMS, (Successor to Heidt, Mallette fy Co.) AND DEALER IN CLOTHING, HATS, AND SHOES, Next Door to Denslow & Webster, WHITAKER STREET, SAVANNAH, GA. GENTLEMEN'S FINISHING STORE. WILLIAM B. HALE, MANUFACTURER & DEALER IN Ready Made €1® tiling, HATS, BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, ETC. NO. 163 CONGFESS ST. SOUTH SIDE MARKET SQUARE, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA* »• A. AMBLER & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN gp vmm %gjjg» i^y i£M f%k NO. 149 CONGRESS STREET, SAVANNAH, G BORGIA. N. LYON, (Successor to Ives, Horsey & Co.) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, ETC, FOR SALE AT NEW YORK PRICES, Xffo. 75 St. Julian & 156 Congress Street, GIBBONS' BUILDINGS, SAVANNAH, GA. 76 E. P. WOOD, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Tios. 71 and 152 Csibbons' Range, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SIGN OF THE LARGE BOOT. S. A. WOOD , WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES, Kos, 105 and 106 Bryan Street, VERSTILLE, LUFBURROW & BUTLER, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fashionable BOOTS AND SHOES, SIGN OFTHE MAMMOTH BOOT, NO. 161 CONGRESS STREET, MARKET SQUARE, SAVABmAH, GEORGIA. WM. H. S. VERSTILLE. H. M. LUFBURROW. W. C. BUTLER, J. C. HINCHMAN, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FRUIT, CHOICE WINES, LIQUORS, &c., Corner Drayton and Broughton streets* 77 W, M. DAVIDSON, 188 CONGRESS AND 87 ST. JULIAN STREETS, SAVANNAH, CtBORGSA. DEALER IN French Brandies, Holland Gin, Wines, 0<6&$&iUi& Aim S2<&&m3 Snuff, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, and all other articles, in his line on the most reasonable terms. Tin, Copper, and Sheet Iron Worker, Plumbing, and all kinds of Pump Work done at short notice and warranted. Contracts made for Roofing, Guttering, &c, &c, &c, .W. 80 ST. jrt7XJ.ff.7V STREET. Three Doors West of the Market, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. JOHN P98KI, HOUSE, SIGN, AND SHIP PAINTING, GILDING, GRAINING, GLAZING, feci, No. 11 Whitaker Street, near the Bay, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. For sale, all kinds of Mixed Paints, Paper Hangings, Borders, and Fire Board Prints, &c, &c. 83 R. & J. LACHLISON, ENGINEERS & MILLWRIGHTS CANAL STREET— NEAR THE CANAL LOCK, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. R. LACHLISON. J. LACHLISON. JAMES SUtililVAW'S TIN MANUFACTORY, JYo. 12 WHITAKER STREET. ENGINEER AND MILLWRIGHT, IRON & BRASS FOUNDER, EASTERN WHARF— BAY STREET, No. 33, Corner of Bull and State Streets, COURT HOUSE SQUARE, SAVANNAH, GA, } Are now prepared to do any kind of IKON WORK, In their line ; also Agents (for the State of Georgia) for Johnson's Patent Iron Rolling Window Blinds, 84 GEO. W. WYLLY, LOTTERY & EXCHANGE BROKER, Corner Hull Street and Bay Lane, (hi rear of the new Custom House.) |5P All orders from the Country promptly attended to, and Prizes cashed on demand. CMANE & ROWLAND, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, AND NO. 172 BAY STREET, SAVANNAH, GA. ELIJAH CRANE. E. F. T. ROWLAND. g reTner' &, ^all7~~ FACTORS AflD COMMISSIOI MERCHANTS, NO. 72 BAY STREUT, C. A. GREINER. WM. A. BEALL. PHILBEICK, MERIAM 8s BELL, COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND Aiiiitaiiis, Dealers in Carriages, Harness, &c, No. I6G Ban St., 0auannal), <&ct. SASH, BLIND, AND DOOR FACTORY, Comer West Broad and Harrison Streets. Carpenter and Joiner Work done at short notice. Mahogany of all qualities and White Pine Lumber for sale. Mm Sili&i@| Wholesale & Ketail Grocer, Corner Bull and Bronghton Streets, Constantly on hand a choice assortment of articles in his line for FAMILY SUPPLIES ; also Holland Gin, Whiskey, Brandy, and Wines of direct importation, and of the finest qualities ; London Porter, »&c, &c, always on hand. WILLIAM WARNER, CARRIAGE REPOSITORY AND f WEST BROAD STEET, PROPRIETORS OP THE VALE ROYAL STEAM SAW AND PLANEING MILL, WM. B. GILES, R. BEADLE y, W. S. RUSSELL. ALSO AGENTS FOR THE NAUTILUS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO,, OF N, Y„ Q. FREEMAN, Secretary. N. A. MERCHANT, President. 8 86 WASHBURN, WILDER & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANT, 114 BAY STREET, ALSO AGENTS FOR BRIG KIMS, IEW YORK Pi&CKHTS. W. P. YOUNG, FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND AGENT FOR THE PROTE0T1OH INSURANCE OOIPA^Y, N. J., AND CAMDEN INSURANCE COMPANY, N. J., This Company takes Fire and Marine Risks on the most liberal terms. Union ittittual Insurance €oinpamj, With a cash Capital of $100,000. 58 Wall St., New York. Agency in Savannah Insures against Fire, and Vessels and Cargoes, Freight, &c, against the usual Sea RlsJcs. U5P 3 The attention of the public is respectfully direct- ed to the advantageous terms on which they can in this office cover their property, and at the same time become participants in the profits of the business. WM. CRABTREE, Agent, 208 Bay "Street. IXim IJork €qiti!abk Insurance €0., Office No. 46 Wall Street. Capital $300,000, R. J. THORNE, President. JOSEPH STRONG, Secretary. Insures Dwelling Houses, Ware House, Stocks of Goods, Furniture, Cotton, Rice, &c. WM. CRABTREE, Agent, 208 Bay Street, Savannah. 87 FACTORS AND COMMISSION CHANTS, SAVAMNAM, GA. CHAS. F. HAMILTON, THOMAS HARDEMAN. 'WEmmm dwbijs® i FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, bay 1 s^mn^. WILLIAM DUNCAN, Agent. The Augusta Insurance & Banking co,, CAPITAL |375 ; 000, President, WM. M. D'ANTIGNAC. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. FACTOR AND COMMISSION KO. 91 BAY" ITEEET, 88 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, {Established in 1810J ELIPHALET TERRY, President. JAMES G BOLLES, Secretary. Has for nearly 40 years transacted an extensive business on just and liberal principles, Insures Buildings, Merchandise, Produce, Household Furniture, and Vessels and Cargoes in port, against loss and damage by fire— bnt takes no Marine Risks. Apply to WYLLY WOODBRIGE, Agent, for Savannah. AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, Ban Strat, Sacauufti), @a. A. A. SMBT^, LUMBER iAif#m» AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, ~~ ROBERT A. ALLBnT^ FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, ALSO DEALER IN TIMBER, LUMBER, STAVES, SHINGLES, Ac, EASTERN WHARVES, ©A^ANINIAIHL ©E@K©DA. 89 WICKLIFFE BRUEN, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, Notary Public, Accountant & Conveyancer, COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH CAROLINA & FLORIDA, &JY& ®M1W>PI1%*® .MASTER, • 109 BAY STREET, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. COHEI, IOMEI8 & C0 9 WHOLESALE GROCERS AND IMPORTERS, ©®5MSM][1©©Q©M IMiEK©[KlAlNnr©, Also Agents for JETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, NEW YORK, AND HOPE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, CONN. J. L. SWINIEY, FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, CLARK &, LAWSON, FACTORS AND OENERAl COMMISSION MERCHANTS, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. 90 FRANCIS BLAIR, BUILDER, 193 Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia. ADAM SHORT, BRICKLAYER, AND MASTER BUILDER, Savannih, Georgia. COHEN & FOSDICK, - Commission Merchants, 148 BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia, GEO. W. ANDERSON &, BRO., FACTORS AND Commission Merchants, BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. G. BUTLER, Arch't, MASTER BUILDER, AND Dealer in Lumber, York Street. S. SOLOMONS &. CO., FACTORS AND Commission Merchants, BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. J. C. STURTIVANT, BUILDER, S. W. Corner Montgomery and Liberty Sts, Savannah, Georgia. Life Insurance Agency, MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF NEW YORK, M. Robinson, President. Samuel G. Hanney, Secretary. Insurance on Lives only. WM. P. HUNTER, Agent, Savannah. THOS. C. NISBET, FACTOR AND Commission Merchant, BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. A. MINIS, FACTOR AND Commission Merchant, BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. 91 P. H. BEHN, FACTOR AND ROBERT H. GRIFFIN, ) ATTORNEY AT LAW, COMMISSION MERCHANT, > BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. THOMAS H. HARDEN, FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, t BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. NOBLE A. HARDEE, FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, BAY STREET, NO. 195 BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. A. B. LUCE, JOHN J. SULLIVAN, HOUSE, SION, # FjUYCY PAINTER No. 26 Bull Street, Scenery in Oil and Water Colors ; Plain' Fancy, and Gilt Signs ; Banners, Flags, Transparencies, Window Shades, &c, &.C., neatly executed to order. 55° House Painting, Graining, Glazing, and Marbling done at the shortest notice. Terms Reasonable. ■4iiii 'liJiM ifn OYSTER SALOON AND RESTAUR AT, }jVo. 165 Bay Sl,'*-#t adjoining City Hotel, Savannah, Georgia. GEORGE W. DAVIS, GMOCEIt, BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. MUTUAL SAFETY INSURANCE CO NEW YORK. Marine and Fire Risks taken by GEO. SCHLEY, Agent, Post Office, Savannah. (HOWARD INSURANCE COMPANY, DR. E. PARSONS, < NEW YORK. ) The undersigned, Agent of the above D T? W T T St T (Company, continues to Insure on liberal XJ ±u ±y J. J. kj j. , ) t erms Dwelling Houses and other Buildings, /Vessels in port and their cargoes, Merchan- Will perform any operation pertaining to^dise, and other Personal Property, against his Profession. Artificial Teeth inserted >Loss or Damage by Fire ; also to Insure from one to an entire double set, and war-Wessels and Merchandise against the hazard ranted not to be excelled by the best Den-)of Inland Navigation or Transportation. tists in Europe or America. ) Fire risks taken in any part of the State :of Georgia. Operating Room, JVo. 127 Congress Street.) S. C. DUNNING, Agent, . * ( Office in Whitaker-Street* 92 HARDEN &, LAWTON, > LLOYD &, OWE NS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW,*ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Savannah, Georgia. Savannah, Georaia. SOLOMON COHEN, MARSH & WEBSTER, ATTORNEY AT LAW j ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Savannah, Georgia. ; Savannah, Georgia CHARLES E. TEFFT, \ ROBERT M. CHAR LTO N , ATTORNEY AT LAwM TT0RNEY AT LAW > Savannah, Georgia. Savannah, Georgia. WILLIAM H. GARLAND, > W. WOODBRIDGE, BLACKSMITH, 7 I FACTOR AND BOILER MAKER ALD MACHINIST, \ Commission Merchant, Opposite the Georgia Steamboat Co's Yard,!- BAY STREET, Savannah, Georgia. \ Savannah, Georgia. CITY HOT i*i4iiii 9 wasik P. CONDON. Eh Bob ■ TRANSIENT BOARDERS, PER DAY $1 SO MONTHLY & YEARLY BOARDERS, IN PROPORTION. ■ 93 United States Mail Daily Steam Packet Line 3 BETWEEN Savannah and Charleston, via Hilton Head and Beaufort, Inland Two-Thirds of the Way, METAMORA, Capt. F. Barden. JVM. SEABROOK, Capt. P, Blankenship. GEN. CLINCH, Capt. Fenn Feck. JASPER, Capt. G. L. Eason. This Line is composed of the above very superior Steam Packets, with experienced Commanders, and cannot be excelled for safety, comfort, and regularity. They leave Savannah every evening at half* past 8 o'clock, and Chaileston every evening at 9 o'clock, throughout the year. Fare— Five Dollars, meals included. Through Tickets between Ma- con and Charleston Ten Dollars, including meals on the boat and Omni- bus fare in Savannah. BROOKS & TUPPER, Agents, Savannah. E. LAF1TTE & CO, Charleston. fcf^By recent arrangements, Through Tickets will be furnished from "Savannah to Philadelphia, by the Charleston -Daily Steameis and Steamship COLUMBUS, for Nineteen Dollars. Freight will also be received in Philadelphia for Savannah, at twelve cents per cubic foot, for measurement goods, free of all charges in Charleston. For Through Tickets applv on board the Steamers, or to BROOKS & TUPPER, Agents, Savannah. U. S, Mail Semi-Weekly Steam Packet Line, tJS^P BETWEEN fc&J* Savannah and Palatka, via Darien, Brunswiclc, and St. Marys/ Ga.) Jacksonville, Black Creek, §' Picolata, (Fla,) In connection with the Charleston Daily Mail Steam-packets at Savannah, the Mail Steamer Sarah Spalding, from Palatka to Lake Monroe ; the Mail Stages from Black Creek via Newnansville, Alligator, Mineral Springs and Columbus, to Tallahasse, and from Picolata to St Augustine. OCAMULGEE - - - Capt. P. McNeltt, wm. Gaston, - - - Capt. jno. Hebbakd. ST. MATTHEWS, - - Capt. N. King. These Packets leave Savannah every Tuesday and Saturday mornings at 10 o'clock, and arrive at Picolata in time for the Mail Stage to go through to St. Augustine before night every Monday and Thursday. Returning — Leave Palatka every Tuesday and Friday morning at 7 o'clock, touching at the above named places each way. They are low pressure Boats, in complete order, and handsomely furnished in every respect, are commanded by gentlemen of well known experience on the route, and their patrons are assured that every attention will be paid to the safety and comfort of passengers, and to the careful hand- ling of freight. All goods consigned to the Agents, forwarded free of commisson. BROOKS & TUPPER, Agents, Savannah, A. A. DeLorme, Darien ; John Bessent, St. Marys ; Alex. Scranton, Brunswick; Fernandez & Bisbee, Jacksonville; A Coy, Black Creek ; George Cooley, Picolata; R. R. Ried & Co., Palatka ; E. Lafitte & Co, Chaileston, S. C. 94 SAVANNAH ANI> AUGUSTA yHs£lRON STEAMBOAT GQMFY.^SmE This Company will continue to transport Produce and other Merchandise on the Savannah River, to and from Augusta, by their Iron Steamers JOHN RANDOLPH, Capt. Philpot, LAMAR, Capt. , And also, by the Steamer AMORY SIBLEY Capt. Creswell. The latter Steamer being of less draught than any other on the River, insures unprecedented despatch in all stages of the water. The Company is also provided with fifteen Towboats and two Lighters. All freight a; 1 'ressed to the care of the Company or its Agents, will be received and forwarded free of com- missions. A. SIBLEY, President, Augusta. C. F. MILLS, Agent, Savannah. W. M. ROWLAND, " Augusta. SAVANNAH ASM AUGUSTA fcJgsJL Steamboat Company of 6a, The Steamboat Company of Georgia's Boats CHATHAM, .... Capt. Hubbard. TENNESSEE, ... - Capt. Gould. THOS. S. METCALF, - - - Capt. Powell, Hun between the above places in connection with Towboats and Lighters, affording the merchants of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Ala- bama, a°chean and expeditious mode of transportation of goods to and from the interior. During the very low stages of the river the present season, (lower than for some years) merchandise entrusted to this Company has been forwarded with but trifling detention and no interruption ; proving to the public their ability to forward goods at the lowest stages of the river. Merchandise, in all cases, imported or exported, will be received and forwarded free of commissions, and freight for the Georgia Rail Road, for Athens and Atlanta, and all Stations on the Western & Atlantic Rail R.oad, can be paid at those Stations ; freight for other Stations this side of Atlanta is payable at Augusta. Produce from the Georgia Rail Road will also be forwarded free of com- missions, and all expenses paid, and collected at Savannah from consignees, or vessels, when required. The T. S. M. will soon run as a regular packet, affording increased facilities of communication. Merchandise from seaward should be addressed to care of Savannah Agent, and from the interior to Augusta Agent. Particular care should be taken to address Bills Lading to James A. Fawns, at Savannah. JAMES A. FAWNS, Agent, Savannah, JOHN B. GUIEU, " Augusta. TRAVELERS' GUIDE.} Train on llie Central Rail Rond leaves the depot for Macon every morning at 7 o'clock. Passage through, 191 miles, $7 00 Ticket from Savannah to Atlanta, 292 miles, 10 '00 At the 90 Mile Station from Savannah the Augusta stage (52 miles,) connects daily, la re 6 50 At the 17th station from Savannah (Gordon,) the Milledgeville stage (17 miles) connects daily, fare 8 37 Train arrives in Macon at GJ o'clock P. M. Steamers for Charleston via Beaufort, leave every evening at SJ o'clock, connecting with the Rail Road train from Macon; passage $5 00; arrive in Charleston early next morning. Steamers from Charleston arrive every evening and connect with Rail Road to Macon 7 o'clock next morning. Steamers for Florida leave every Tuesday and Satur- day at 10 A. M. Arrive from Florida every Sunday and Thursday forenoon. Fare about 4 cents per mile. Steamers for Augusta leave every Tuesday and Sat- urday at 5 o'clock P. M. Arrive from Augusta every Sunday and Thursday. Fare $5. Stage for Darien leaves Savannah every Monday and Thursday mornings at 7 o'clock. Arrives every Tuesday and Friday at 5 Pi M. Fare So. Steamship Cherokee for New York leaves Savannah every alternate Wednesday (commenced Wednesda}', October 11,) Arrives in New York Saturday morning. Passage $2-5. After the 1st March next the 'Tennessee will be upon the route, making a line leaving Savannah every Wednesday and New York every Wednesday. — Passage $25. SHIP AND BRIG PACKETS FOR NEW YORK. Of these there are three lines plying between Savannah ! and New York. Leave every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays. Packets jtflvpW ^ w A cn Savannah and Philadelphia, j Bost on , a n tPfcllv 1 1 d a i jV. — See page 3 1 . Steamer Isabel leaves for Kc^West and Havana on I the 1st and 15th of every month; returning, arrives about the 12th and 26th of every ' month. Fare to Key West $30 ; to Havana $40. <£ c ° " • ♦ "^ < o DOBBS BROS. * » * LIBRARY BINDING ST. AUGUSTINE V*>> F32084 nNa <> *'••*• A° ... °-*