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DAILY ENQUIRER-SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20 > _jjj77. (folmidmsfoujuirrr-Swt. COLUM II US, GA. i THURSDAY’ DEC. 20, 1877. LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION axu nonr. than TWICE THE LARGEST AGGREGATE CIltCfl/ATIOJi ! The KuhhIhus are very happy. They have lined up 80,000 men 111 whipping a lot of sick Turks. ♦ ♦ » — The Iron Age wants Prof. Win. Uesner, of ISirininghnm, to represent Alabama at the Paris Exposition, ♦ ♦♦ Pecans bring per bushel tit Gon zales, Texas. Austin, Texas., people buyvenison bums for 7cents a pound. ♦ » A Ht. Louis grand jury recom mends that because many offences are committed for the sake of obtain ing free board in tlic prisons, the whipping post be used again. A St. Louis widow lias laid three husbands. She lias on band a law suit to break the will of the first, another to recover the Insurance money on the life of the second, and a third to obtain alimony from the Inst. The last words of a Louisiana ne gro, as be gracefully swung from the gallows, were these: “I lived a Ke- publican all my life, and f am going to die one.” The powerful aid of two colored preachers was insufficient to get him to admit that lie was “gwlnc to Jesus.” A 1,1. tlie underwriters representing fire insurance companies in Jticli- mond, Vu., have signed a protest against the use of tire works at Christ mas. The signers take the ground tliut fireworks are especially dange rous now, when no water can lie had, and that the Council should convene in extra setsion and r.s'ind the reso lution passed at tile last meeting on this subject, which permits the use of tire works. ♦ Twelve large New England facto ries have just combined and will send a traveling agent and salesman on a three years’ trip around the world, paying him $25,000 a year and $-0 a day for expenses. This shows wheth er New England is fearing the trade of the South. We have no need of such combinations in our section, as tlie goods can lie manufactured so cheaply there is no need of employ ing agents. There are more custom ers than goods. Mns. Kohkhts, in tlie Washington Capital, thinks General Gordon’s pantomime on a recent occasion meant this: "While die noble York chieftuin (Conkling) was calmly and safely sitting as a member of tlie low er House of Congress, and getting large fees also from tlie Government for services rendered outside, I got tills scar in bailie, ’midst shot and shell, on perhaps wlint he would call the wrong side; but] fought for my side, as I deemed right, and I do not remember seeing tlie warlike chief tain to tlie front fighting for Ids side.” AcconniNd toacorrespondent oftlie Cincinnati Hmpiirer, Louisiana owes the advent of William Pitt Kellogg to Judge, now Senator, David Davis, of Illinois. Mr. Kellogg unbosomed himself to tiie correspondent,and said that Judge Davis recommended him to Mr. Lincoln in 1801,as a good man for Chief Justice of Nebraska and lie was appointed to that position. Mr. Lincoln wished to re-appoint him in 1805, Imt Hurlau, now on tlie Supreme Bench in place of Davis, wished Ids wife’s brother in-law, Saunders, fixed in Nebraska, and Kellogg, instead of being re-appointed as a Nebraska Judge, was sent to New Orleans to lie Collector of tlie Port. Since that time Nebraska lias been devastated by grsslioppers and Louisiana has hud Kellogg. Washington special to tlie Now York World: “Mr. Conkling inti mates that a nominee for Collector may be sent to tlie Senate who is less personally objectionable to him than Mr. Koosevelt lint that it will not influence him, as he docs not intend to permit tlie removal of Collector Arthur. He now boasts in tlie (lush of his triumph tliat lie lias ten nior votes against it than when the mil was called on Thursday, and these he believed lie can hold to tlie end. This is suggestive of an increased Demo, crude coalition, and seems to confirm tlie report, which was said last win ter to be well fuundod, that Mr. Conk ling had made a bargain with Mh Tilden to secure his inauguration as President, a bargain which even held good after the vote was taken on • counting Louisiana in tlie Senate. Much to tlie surprise of his e stltuents, and certainly contrary to the views of tlie people of Georgia, Senator B. 11. llill has aligned himself witli tlie gold adv cates in Congress, and oppos the remonetization of silvi His reasons for tills lie is reported to have expressed in a recent interview with a reporter on tlie subject, and they are in elici t that, though tlie payment of the public debt, or any part thereof, in silver would lie legal and constitutional, still it would not be economical. He is induced to adopt this theory from the fact, as he asserts it, that "capitalists stand ready to take our bonds at four pe cent, if we pay them in gold, while if we pay them in silver they want live and six percent.,” and therefore "if it costs us less to pay in gold thuujn silver, it is our duty to pay in gold.” What is the use of trying to answer one who is given to his idols? AI.ONU Tin: mo crahii:. The. condition, the best reports show, is greatly exaggerated. As yet few apprehensions are entertained of n seriouscollision between the United States and Mexico. We really believe that should such a conflict occur un- dev any other administration than that of Mr. Hayes it would be ex ceedingly popular. The surplus pop ulation of the country would And employment in the army, all the officers now rusting in idleness would have occupation, the cx-Con- fedcrate leaders acquire positions, im petus be given certain lagging indus tries and the sections be more firmly united in acquiring glory for theconi- mon country. The troubles in El Paso county are of a very trifling character, and give no occasion for a fight between the two countries. It seems to be n local contest between the native and Mexi can population, the whole being principally of u mixed breed. The IUo Grande forms the boundary line between the United States and Mex ico for nearly a thousand miles, and the point of disturbance is about five hundred miles from the scene of the nearest of the cattle raids, and where Texas and Mexico cease to have any common border, and where Now Mexico, Mexico and Texas meet. Tlie disturbance grew out of the murder by an American of an Italian who had been adopted by the Mexi cans, and this in its turn grew out of an old controversy as to the rigid of Mexicans to the use of certain salt lakes in Texus. The Mexicans at tempted to follow the American fash ion of lynching. Tlie Texas State troops defended tlie prisoner, and tlie result lias been the Mexicans forced the surrender of the Texas State troops, whose ammunition laid been exhausted, and three of Ihu prisoners Judge Howard, the agent of the works, and two Texans were shot. Tills San Elizaro is in El Paso coun ty. U. S. troops have been sent there, and by tills time have restored order. it is said Unit for more than two hundred years the people have hud free access to the salt ponds, or springs, unil the trouble is caused by their being required to pay for it. A Mexican will not pay for anything if lie can steal it under any guise of robbery. It is true that Governor Hubbard has telegraphed for troops and they have been ordered to tlie scene to stop the lawlessness. Their arrival must have put an end to tlie business, so we can have no war on tlial score. Since writing the above we have seen in a Washington dispatch the following account as given by Senator Muxey, of Texas: "Ex-Judge Diaries II. Howard, of Texas, lias recently boon acting as agent for some persons who have loca ted what they doomed vaeiiiit public domain. This diminiu consists of salt ■ Hinds situated on tlie American side of tlie river bolow the city of El Paso, which tho Mexicans from time immem orial have used as a means of obtaining salt. Doubtless for tile purpose of asserting their rigid to the claim, tho locators, through Judge Howard, have within the past fen mouths forbidden tlie Mexicans to use tin’ sail lake. This step lias caused great Indignation among tlie Mexicans, t’ardis, stale Senator from El Paso county, who was an enemy of Judge Howard, incited many oi tho Mexicans against him, and the upshot of the ditUcultv was Unit Howard shot and killed Cardin. Howard gave himself up to tlie civil authorities, but a body of Mexicans became greatly excited igainst him, and a small detachment id' State troops was called upon to protect him pending his trial, taist night the State troops, some twenty in number, were surrounded by a limb of about tlireoAiuidrcd Mexicans, who ilcuuind- od Howard. The request of the mob was refused, and they attacked the State troops. A small' detachment of Ecderal troops in San Elizairo was over tired and prevented from assisting State troops. One Federal colored ddier was captured hv the moll last night. Tills morning (lovernor Hub bard telegraphed that live of Hie State mops bad been killed, among them the Commissary, and tliat tho mob was still surrounding tho place where the remnant of the State troops were in trenched.” thf. at: fin i.ii.t v razmax. Atlemplril 51r*l l»l Ion Rflwrrn Hip Hrlllgrrrnts. Tlie Herald, of Sunday, through its Washington correspondent, reports the situation thus: Several Senators, among them Senator C'hristianoy, have been for sometime increasingly uneasy at tlui growing fracture in the Republican party, and have been busy in the last forty-eight hours In efforts to lical tlie differences tietween tlie President and Senator Conkling, They do not meet with much success. The Presi dent says to them that lie is not lit war with anybody; that lie is doing his duty us the Constitution requires; that lie lias no ill feeling toward Mr. Conkling or any other Senator, and tliat if Mr. Conkling will call to sec him lit the White House he will be glad to see him and tnlk witli him. Tliat as to tlie New York nomina tions, lie thinks it necessary for the public good to put the custom house under different management; tliat lie selected, ns lie thought, good men to take the places of Messrs. Arthur and Cornell, and that lie is sorry and somewhat disappointed that tlie Sen ate did not think them good enough, but tliut lie will try again after tlie recess. His duty, lie suys, is to select and nominate men who, in his judg ment, are lit and capable for tlie jiluce they are to 1111. There Ills duty ends It belongs to the Senate to sil in judgment upon Ids selections, ami if it does not agree with him, that Is a matter which he cannot help, and which, disagreeable as it mu.v be, he cannot and ought not to seek to influence in any way. As to ids having any quarrel with any Senator on this account, lie suys to Senators tliat is absurd. He does his duty mid he takes it for granted they will do theirs. He is fur from imputing wrong motives to any one and that is tbo sworn duty of all to do what is best for the country. Tills is the general tenor of tlie President’s remarks to Senators who come to him with a view to healing differences. Briefly, he says lie bus no differences with uliy Senator. He liiiH, therefore, no overtures to make, nor any quarrels to arrange. He will he glad to see Senator Conkling or Blaine or any other Senator at the White House, and will talk frankly with them. For the'rest lie means to do his duty. Senator Chris- tlancy, yesterday, uftur talking with the President, and hearing from him what is above briefly stated, visited Senator Conkling, with a desire to bring about an amicable solution of difficulties. Senator Jones was present at the interview, and it was reported to-day tiial Mr. Julies hud suggested on Mr. <'(inkling's behalf, with ids acquies cence, tliut, if tlie President would cause the resignation of Secretary Evarts, Scliuiz and Key, lie und the Hcpuhlicun Senators who are oppos ing him could then come together. Senator Jones says to-night tliat this report is utterly unfounded. But a Senator who is an adherent of Mr. Conkling remarked this evening Hint there seemed to 1dm very little hope or prospect of healing the differences between the President and the anti- Hayes Senators, without such con cessions on the part of the President, as for the present it was hardly likely he would make, whatever he might see it necessary to do by ntid by. The President, lie' said, would have to give up his nonsensical notions about civil service reform, and would have to stop appointing Democrats to office in the Southern States. ThereMs no doubt that there is a growing feeling of bitterness here in political circles. The following is going tlie rounds. Gen. Toombs can instruct anyone, no matter what nationality lie limy be: While in Franco, Gen. Toombs met President Thiera, and they became quite well known to each other. Tillers learned much of American politics liy conversation with Gen. Toombs, a nd look considerable interest in the mutters tliat no one could explain belter than Toombs. Since his re turn home tlie General lias frequent ly corresponded with Thiers, and du ring tlie late Constitutional Conven tion Gen. Toombs sent Thiers a copy of one of Ids speeches against the en croachments of corporations upon the inalienable rights of tlie people. Pres ident Tillers seems to have attentively considered the speech, for he wrote Gen. Toombs a most complimentary letter ill return. Mr. Gladstone, of England, late Prime Minister, did the same. It is said tliut Mr. Glad stone lias very great personal respect for Gen. Toombs, mid admiration for liis splendid talents and statesman ship. Conkling Makes His Demand.— Since his recent victory, the insuf ferable arrogance and pomposity of Conkling have been increased to an alarming degree. It is said that Mr. Hayes has intimated his willingness resume friendly arrangements. Conkling, assuming the air of the onqueror, prescribes the conditions of tlie truce and subsequent pence. He requires tho change of Cabinet, and especially that Evarts he dis placed. He also desires that Nohurz, the log merchant, should he removed, but lie is not of enough consequence to make a fight over. Little is re marked about ids objections to Sher man, yet lie is the man against whom liis late speech opposing the confirma tions of tin* New York custom house appointments was principally dlrect- i. Conkling complained that, in answer to tlie querry of liis commit tee for Die reasons which induced the removal of Arthur and Cornell, Sher man did not return a courteous reply. Tlie |ioaeock does not seem to obj so much to tlie retention of Sherman, but lie alleges he will never shut hands until liis old enemy, Evarts, has keen kicked out. Well, we luiv no objection. It is a family matter of their own. Let them fight It out, The South has not a particle of inter est in the contest. The Intention of the Senate inves tigating committee on the boundary troubles is to examine closely into the allegations of raids into Texas, and ascertain how far they have been exaggerated. It will lie some time before Secretary Evarts will lie re quested to testify on tlie subject. The proceeding is a part of Coukling’s war on the Secretary of State, a- is generally understood. W. C. Clark, Esq., 920 Walnut street, Philadelphia, l’a., writes: "I have used Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup, and found it the best remedy 1 ever tried.” The Mennle Absolute. More tliun thirty years ago Henry Clay, in the nobility of liis faculties, undertook to bridle'a President, but he never could get tlie Democrats to help him do it. Clay lacked tlie clear, wilful, educated intellect of Conk ling; the public man lias advanced since tlie days of Clay. Clay was swelling and indiscriminate, and at tacked too much. It seems to me that tlie United States Senate of the present has a higher average than ever in its history. The return of tlie Southerners lias brought a social tone; they listen witli respect to the wary but experienced lenders of tliat other great party, whose councils have tamed Presidents and humbled generals and foreign States. This Senate is full of Governors, judge* great lawyers and military eoiiiiiumd- era; look'there at Gordon, Hansom Morgan, Muxey, Withers, Cockrell. Oglesby, Burnside. They luive seeii such armies meet as Napoleon found Dukes and Marshals Look tit Kirkwood, Harris, Ran dolph, Saunders, Hamlin, Booth and Garland, who ruled great States as Executives or organizers. And in the law are Judges like Davis, Eaton. Christinncy, Merriinon and Thur man, and advocates like Edmunds, Matthews, Hoar, Conkling and Hill. Tlie infusion of the military lias giv en tlie tone of honor; of Governors n knowledge of tlie populace, and of tlie lawyers talent, I very much doubt whether ill this Senate Cal houn would not tie a dreamer, Clay a swashbuckler and Webster a rhetori cian. Sueli a Senate is not dazzled by Executive power nor moved from its sense of privilege by the ac cidental beneficiary of a Presidential election. To enter there Secretary Evarts would gladly lay down h!s portfolio; to resume ids seat there,Carl Schurz would, if he was able, exe cute a hand-spring all the way from the Patent Office to the Capitol. Without discussing unv propriety ill the Senate’s attitude, 1 observe that it is full of Senatorial spirit. Tlie Venetian Council that tamed tlie Doges is revived here, and rank and patronage always stand together.— Hath, ill Philadelphia Timex. ■ 1 ♦ ♦ The largest stock of Gold and Silver Watelies in this city, at »ep30 3m Wittich dt Kinsel's, THE ROME BONDS. THE MOWJXTAtN CMTY Mt’HT Ml* itKR CBtSDiTOam. Important Itprhlon In Hie Nlnle Cu preine €onrt*» Bleeltley Hnrrm » l'lo.rd superior Court Itoclnloia—Act ion Wuslulneil Apnlnil lUe I II? Water Work*. Special to the Chronicle ami QmstUuHonallsU Atlanta, Doc. 18.—Tills morning the Supreme Court rendered its decis ion in the case of David Adams and .1. W. Bones, trustees, vs. The Mayor and Council of the City of Home. This was a rule nisi to foreclose a mortgage on the water works of the city of Rome, which was given to secure the payment of bonds to the amount of$100,000 and interest. Most of tlie issue is held in your city by parties for themselves and as agents of some Liverpool and London capi talists, who invested their money on tills side of the water. The city of Home resilted the foreclosure of the mortgages on the following grounds: First, Because tlie bonds and cou pons sought to lie secured were issued without authority of law and contrary to the provisions of tlie act of (Sep tember 28, 1870, under which it is claimed they were issued, in tills, that the sanction of a majority of Un qualified voters of Rome was never obtained. On the 5th day of Novem ber, 1870, when tlie matter was re ferred to a vote of tiie citizens, there was not less than 400 qualified voters in Rome, only 118 of whom voted, 90 for and 22 against tlie proposition, as will appear by reference to the report of the managers of said election, en tered upon tire minutes of Council. For this reason respondents say tliat said bonds and coupons are null and void, and the city not liable thereon. Second. Because the property em braced in the mortgage consists alone of what is known nnddescribed there in as tlie Home City Water Works, built for tlie city at great expense un der the provisions of her charter for tlie purpose of protecting tlie proper ty ot her citizens from loss and de struction by Arc, and also for the pro motion and preservation of the health of tlie people residing in her limits, all of which purposes, were in the opinion of Council, nec essary to tlie general good of tlie city, and eminently secured in tlie con struction of the water works, and all of which would beserlously endanger ed, if not totally defeated by a sale, and wresting them from the control of the city authorities. For this rea son, these respondents say that this property was not and is not the proper subject of a mortgage nor of a sale un der the foreclosure thereof. Third. Because even if tlie bonds and coupons wore properly issued,and constitute a valid debt against tlie city, the Mayor and Connell could not make a valid sale nor create a lien by a mortgage, without tlie sanction of a majority oftlie qualified voters of tlie city, or at least, without the ap proval of a majority voting at an elec tion ordered for tliat purpose. Tlie same authority was necessary to jus tify a sale of the property, or "the crea tion of tlie lien, which was required to authorize tlie construction of tlie works. Fourth. Because the public inter est would Vic greatly prejudiced by a sale under the foreclosure and tlie property seriously sacrificed at. a price far below their cost, and greatly bil low their value, in view of the pur poses for which they were constructed by the city, and would contravene a public policy, which looks to the pro motion of a public interest. Fifth. Because tlie general laws of the land, and tlie particular law un der which it is claimed these bonds and coupons were issued prescribe a different mode of enforcing the col lection of these debts—to-wit: by tax ation, through the municipal officers of tlie city. The means Hum offered anil secured to bondholders are ample for this purpose, and no other means can be resorted to. For this reason respondents deny the authority of tills Court to entertain jurisdiction in tliis proceeding. These pleas were sustained in tlie court below, and the ease was then brought by writ of error to tlie Su preme Court. It came up last Friday, and owing to the magnitude of tlie issues Involved, nearly two days were consumed in tlie argument. Able counsel urgued the case in tlie most elaborate manner—Messrs. E. A. Angler and O. A. Locbrane, of At lanta, and Hamilton Yancey, of Rome, appearing for tlie bondholders, and Messrs. Wright &. Alexander, of Home, for tlie defendants. Consum mate ability was displayed by coun sel on both stiles in tlie conduct of tlie case. THE DECISION. Adams, et ah, vs. Mayor anil Coun cil of Rome—Mortgage from Floyd. Bleckley, J. Owing to tlie shortness of time allowed to prepare my opin ion and the importance oftlie case, I a majority of tlie qualified voters of thecitv, it would not follow that any voteut’tne.eltlzeiis would benecessary to enable tlie Mayor and Council to execute tile mortgage. Fourth, From the existence of the (him ci to mortgage and its due exercise the right to foreclose on a breueli of the condition is a necessary legal con sequence, but for good cause shown by answer 111 Hie nature of equitable plea it might be competent to so mould the order of sale as not to pre cipitate a disposition of the property for arrearages of interest, merely without affording reasonable time for raising an adequate fund by special act under which the bonds were issued. Judgment reversed. KoMrlalilng Blood. Tho blood impart* to the body the ele ments which arc essential to its existence. When these are Insufficiently supplied, its energies begin to flag, there is a loss of flesh, the muscles grow flaccid, tlie reflective pow ers lose vigor—every function is disturbed, every organ weakened. Under these cir- cumstnnccs it is obvious that the constitu tion must soon give way unless the vital fluid is enriched. To accomplish this ob ject, recourse should be had without delay to that grand fertilizer oftlie blood, Hostet ler's Stomach Bitters, which promotes as similation of the food and is the means of rendering tlie circulation rich and active. Tiie good effects of tlie great tonic are speed ily apparent in a gain of bodily vigor and mental energy. A regular act ion of the va rious organs also result from its use, the A. CARD. To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c. t I will send you ft receipt that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis covered by a missionary in Kouth America. .Send a self-addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman, Station />, Bible House, Hew Yory City. sep2fj eotkiwly By HIRSCH & HECHT. ADMINISTRATOR’S -SALE. a at 11 o'clock a. M.. at the Store of Hirscli & Hecht, oppposite the Rankin House, the personal property belonging to The Estate of John N. Starke, Dec’d, consisting in part of MULES, MARES, COLTS. HORSES, OXEN. \VAGONH FARMING UTENSILS, GUNS, PISTOLS, IRON SAFE. <fcc., *!tc. Terms cash. B. II. CRAWFORD, Administrator of J. M. Starke, dee’d. dec20 d 2 tit wit In the District Court of tlie United States, For tlie Southern District of Georgia. No. 1,495. In tlie Matter of George S. Rosser, Bankrupt—In Bankruptcy, mi IE said Bankrupt having petitioned JL Court for a discharge from all ids debts provable under the Bankrupt Act of Marcli *2(f, mn, notice is hereby given fill persons interested to appear ... the 29th day of December, 1877, at 10 o’clock a. m.j at Chambers of said District Court, be fore L.T. Downing, Esq., one of tlie Regis ters of saiil Court in Bankruptcy, at liis office at Columbus, Ga., and show cause why tlie prayer of tlie said petition of the Bank rupt should not be granted. And further notice is given tliat tlie second and third meetings of Creditors will be hold at the same time and place. Dated at Suvunnah, Ga., tills 11th day of December, 1S77. JAMES MCPHERSON, dels oaw2w Clerk. DRV GOODS. AT L Albert Kirven’s. :o. ■TTTST RECEIVED: Another lot of BLACK CASHMERES, which should be ex amined by all In need of suoh Goods. Great bargain at $1.00. The best bargains in SILKS are found only in my stock. An Inspection of these Goods is asked. 100 pieces New Colored DRESS GOODS at lOo. to 25c. Large stock Knit Goods. Ladies’ and Children’s Colored HOSIERY. Large stock of Novelties suitable for Presents to Ladies, Gents and Children, such as Silk Handkerchiefs and Ties in great variety, Patent Ivory Portnionies, Beautiful Shell Pocket-Books, Roquet Holders,New and Pretty, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, and a great many other choice Goods suitable for Presents too nu merous to mention. You are especially invited to call and see for yourself. No trouble to show Goods. J. ALBERT KIRVEN. [eoUitwtf] the same at my office on Wednesday, the December 12,187 I , I"l n i HI 11/ U LlULn A. ill. •^M. BROOKS, Ordinary. A. COUGH, COLD, Or Sore Throat REQUIRES 1MSKD1ATR ATTENTION A ront in mince for any length of time causes Irritation of the Lungs, or some chronic Throat affection. Neglect oftentimes result*in some in curable Lung disease. BROWN'S BRON CHI AL TROCHES have proved their e tile ary by a test of mainy years, and will almost invari ably give immediate relief. Obtaiu only BROWN’S BRONCHIAL TR0CRK8, and do not take any of the worthless imitations that may he offered. Ue2 d4m BUY THE BEST $1.00 THE Pearl Shirt! None genuine without this Trade Murk. ran only, at present, state tlie Lead notes ot the decision, which nre as follows : First—When the charter of a city confers on tlie Mayor and Council power to make all contracts in their corporate capacity which they may deem necessary for welfare of the city, and declares them capa ble in law to purchase, hold, receive, enjoy, possess and retain to them and their successors, for the use and bene fit of tlie city in perpetuity, or for any term of years, any estate or estates, real or personal, lands, tenements, hereditaments of wlmt kind or nature soever, within the limits of tlie city, mid to sell, alien, exchange, or lease the same, or any part thereof, or con vey the same, or any part thereof, in any way whatever. The Mayor and Council, after completing the erection of corporate water works within tlie city with tlie proceeds of municipal builds lawfully issued and negotiated to raise money for that purpose, may make a valid contract of mortgage upon such water works to secure payment of tlie outstanding bonds, principal and Interest. Second. Though the bonds were is sued under a special act of tlie Gener al Assembly, which declared tlie property within tlie city, real and personal, subject to taxation pro rata for the payment of tlie interest and the redemption oftlie bonds and gave the Mayor and Council authority to levy and collect, in addition to' the general tux, u sufficient annual tax not exceeding one-halt' of one per cent, to meet the interest us it fell due, and provide a sinking fund, which should finally extinguish and dis charge tlie principal; and though the holders of the bonds received them with no other express provision for payment than this act afforded, the Mayor and Council were not confined to an exeraise of the taxing power as a means of liquidation, hut might, in virtue of tlie broad |towers granted In tlie charter, devote thereto, liy con tract of mortgage or sale, the' water works themselves. Third, Because tlie special act re quired as a condition precedent to issuing the bonds, a consent vote by PHIENIX JEWELRY STORE, 101 Broad Street, COLUMBUS, GA New Goods—Fashionable GOLD AM) SILVER WATCHES! JEWELRY, Fashionable Patterns and Styles. Sterling: Silver Ware, Silver Spoons, Forks, Cups, Napkins, Rings, &e., DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS11 CHRISTMAS!!! Beautiful Presents for llie Holidays! Ml*. T. S. Spear Will be pleased to attend to the wants ids friends at tlie PHOENIX JEWELRY STORE. do 14 eodStn A GREAT REDUCTION! To prephre for getting up n Spring Stools., I will close out READY-MADE SUITS AS FOLLOWS) Kagle A IMienlx Live Oak JEANS COATS, $3.00; ** »* “ PANTS, 1.25; “ “ “ VEST, 1.00; FULL SUIT for 5 STAN BAUD BOEKKIN COATS, $4.00; " “ PANTS, 2.00; “ “ TESTS, 1.50; FULL SUITS Tor 7.50. EXTRA DOESKIN COATS, $5.00; •• “ PATNS, 2.50; “ “ VEST, 1.75; FULL SUIT, 0.00. These Goods are well made and trimmed, and the tit and finish excellent. On Hand, a good line of North Georg Virginia and Texas CASSI MERES, whi we make up at short notice in good style. Also any Goods brought in from else where made up well, and trimmed in tlie best manner. Gr. J. PEACOCK, novlSeodtf y CARRIAGE WORKS! Herring & England (East of and Opposite Dlsbrow’s Livery stables) OGLE THOll PE STREET A rk prepared with competent workmen to do Car riage Work iu all its various brandies, in tiie best style,and ns low as tlie lowest. We also manufacture NEW WORK of various sty lea. my 13 eodly Trade Mark Patented. Reasons Why the Penrl Shirt is.Preferrcd to All Others: 1st. They are made of tlie host “WAMSUTTA” MUSLIN. 2d. Bosoms are three ply and liiadej of tlie best linen, each ply being guaranteed to be all linen. ltd. They are made only by capable and experienced hands, are carefully inspected, and are unsurpassed by any other in workmanship. 4lli. They ure guaranteed to tit and give satisfaction in every particular. 8®“Try them and he convinced ! For sale only at. THE HXTo'W York. Store, of GORGON & CARGILL, Cash Dry Goods House, Columbus, Georgia. HEADQUARTERS foh Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c. See My Stock and Hear My Prices, and you are sure to buy of JAMES A. LEWIS, - Columbus, Ga. 152 and 154 Broad St., [octl d&wd More New Goods! Gents’ Medicated Red Flannel Undersuits $3.00; Gents’ Medicated Red Flannel Undersuits $4.00. FIFTH SHIPMENT OF LADIES’ CLOAKS Just Received, AH New and Elegant Styles, made of the cheapest and best Reaver and Matellasse Cloth. FOURTH SHIPMENT OF DRESS GOOD To Arrive Monday or Tuesday. The Goods that we shall offer at 25 cents per yard is the best iu the market for the money. We are still offering 10-4 WHITE BLANKETS! From 82.50 to #12.00 per pair—good value. An Elegant Line of MISSES’ HOSE in Solid Colors, from 27 1-2 to 75 cts. per pair; and the best KID GLOVES in the market for the money. Blanchard & Hill