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f 8*1 mmm COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS ENQUTRER: TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1877. CITY MATTERS. tOVt yggftJS MP.4AAj4 IWMKET. stained Financial. BJI.IA—Sigbt on New York and ' rfclriico, ')e. off; Boston, %c. off; de- pr "' , „ b,’,ston, J-Jc. off; Savannah, Vic. off. “ KiliU' checking” on New York, % pre- ,im- and other points, Vi premium. Currency loans, 12 per cent, per annum. . silver par; gold, nominal. Cotton. forms.—Pull. Inferior — Ordinary Clean (icM.! ordinary. Middlings.. Middling ”|riot Middling S .,les 219 bales. R.-ceiuN 378 hales—139 by M. A G. R. R.; U(l i,v wagons; 9 by N. A S. R. Jt.; 15 by ... r r.; 0 by river; 75 by S. W. R. R. Shipments, 271 bales-274 by S. W. R. R.; n ,,, r home consumption; 0 by \V. R. R.; u M. A G. R. R. DAILY STATEMENT. st, h k on hand Aug. .list , 1S7 P,'. io-clay previously <<« — —(&— 9<S— —<a>10 lo^fflio'i i d t oh lay previously. ,-k nil hand; 11,389 WHOl.BS.4CE yr.4BK.ET. Bacon—Shoulders, 8 l ^e.; elear rib sides, <o<r. Hri.K Meats—Shoulders, CJ^e.; elear rib ‘ides, 7‘i'e. mu, I no—12c.in lie. i okn—Yellow, 75c.; White, 78e. Si cak-Refined A, 111*-.; extra C, lie.; I' UI]/.W. Flour—Per bbl.. superfine, $6@f7; family. f7.Vki <h7 Syrup—Florida, 50e. riKS—Iron, 82.50 per bundle. Offices of Soothwestf.ru and j Mobile and Girard Railroad, V Columbus, Ga., Dec. 25, 1877. .) To-day being Christmas day no freight will be received for shipment. The warehouse will he open for de livery until 9 o’clock this morning, af- l.-i which hour it will be closed. W. L. Clark, Agent and Snp’t. Get Mlinved Before noon to-day as we learn that all of tlie barber shops will close at that hour. At midnight all was as quiet as an old woman, who has been fussing all day and subsided in absolute weariness. River Xewi. The steamer .Iordan left Eufaula at 9 a. m. yesterday, and will probably be at the wharf this morning, doubtless with oranges and oysters in profusion. Donation by the Grand Jury. At their last meeting they made up a purse, out of their official earning, of thirty dollars, to be given totlieColum- luis Orphan Asylum. We Heard Yesterday that the guard of the chain gang lost his thirty-three “shooter" ihe oilier night from the guard room of the new jail. No one knows how it disappeared, we are informed. Too had. Married. Sunday at tiie residence of the bride's father, Mr. Frank Surls. of Chattahoochee, Mr. John Dodson and Miss Julia Surls. Sandy Sapp, Esq., performed the cere mony. i’ESTEBDA I'. Large Crowds on the Streets—Inci dent*. Yesterday was, considering the in clement weather, one of the liveliest days in business circles we have had this season. All the merchants seemed thriving, and the very best evidence of a good trade is that they were gener- m nsrn.tr.. At City Light GwaSdi’ Armory To-Night. The boys worked hard yesterday, try ing to complete arrangements for open ing the Festival, hut the weather was so bad there and was so much Christ mas in the bones of every one that the trip could not be made. They worked until late last night and now have ally in excellent humor. Broad street j everything in shape and will com- was crowded with country and city menee to-night. people, and the policemen were called j We hope that a good crowd will wel- upon on several occasions to force the | come the military this evening and crowd to “move on, ’ to allow passing ] give them proper encouragement space. The officers were very active, | They have gotten up a nice affair, and and in several instances prevented | deserve to be liberaily patronized, rows, which might have resulted in j Several addtional contributions we blood shed. j sent in yesterday. Merchants, planters, their wives and | Mr. I. Joseph, a barrel of liue flour, children, from all the surrounding j Mr. F. J. Springer, a case of fine counties, were in the city preparing for wine. Boat llaiftlN Had bettor have the oysters which they sell at the wharf duly consigned on the manifest, or they xvill he very apt to get in trouble. Somebody will certainly he caught before another Christmas comes, if the underhand work is not stopped, and an extreme penalty will be inflicted. A Beautiful Buhl We mean the one which Mr. H. C. McKee has just received on special or der for Gov. Smith. It is one of the beat ’gotten up, most unique, vehicles that we have seen this season. It is styled tlie panelj phseten, and lias a shifting top. If any one desires some thing that is .substantial, stylish or elegant, just let him call on Mr. McKee. Those Expecting Packages through the Express Office, and who do not receive them, we would advise to call at said office, as the agent and clerks do not know where to de liver to everyone. During Christmas there are many undelivered packages fora day or two at least. Call on Mr. Matt O’Brien and lie will wait upon you in a stylo that surpasses the very essence of courtesv. Christmas, making the little ones’ eyes sparkle with delight at the pretty toys, etc., in the show windows; raising them on tip-toe of expectancy as each store was passed, until they at last called a halt and began the selections. Then it was pleasing to listen to their shouts of delight as some attractive toy or doll was shown by the shop-keeper. Now and then you would see some roughly dressed farmer enter one of these establishments and purchase something for his little ones, hut watch as he approaches the wagon and care fully stores away tlie treasures for them, a happy smile overspeads his countenance, caused by thoughts of what joy they wj 11 bring to the reefp- ient. Then we think it is truly better to give than receive, for beneath that rough exterior a tender heart was heat ing. At night there were several lion-fires on Broad street, Randolph and Craw ford. The popping of lire crackers seemed to he the only prominent fea ture in tlie programme. Some little excitement was occasioned by some one endeavoring to raise an alarm of fire, hut this was soon hushed and all was again serene. There was less dem onstration, in the way of fire works, than we have ever seen, and the peo ple are fast falling into the Northern way of observing Christmas, that of making tlie children happy and work on that as other days. Rain, heavy and continued early in the evening put an end to the fun. Our Farriers' Address. To-day our carriers present thei r annu al address to our readers. The typo graphical execution is in Mr. Gilbert’s best style, and we think very hand some. The lines speak for themselves. Now, a word for the boys. They pay for the annual address. What they de rive from it is their own. With what ever praise or blame you may have for the paper, tlie carriers have nothing to do. They have brought the journal to your homes in all sorts of weather. They have given you promptly the town news, the fullest telegraphic and general news of any publication you have had in Columbus. They give you something this morning as a quid pro quo, outside altogether of the - proprie tors’ line. It is their get up. They sim ply ask those they have served for twelve months for a reminder for the coming year, and as you quaff your nog or breathe the morning prayer the simple reminder is, remember tlie Carrier Boy with something more substantial than words of cheer. He may not call on you when he presents your paper. He leaves you that long before you arise. With your morning paper lie gives the welcome, and Christinas gift. When you are awake thoroughly and enable to partake, or have done so, of the beatitudes of life lie brings liis “Christ mas Carol,’’ and expects each to res pond. He asks no alms. He gives an equivalent. If the subscriber or bor rower would make a little heart (a big soul only confined by years), happy, remember the carrier boy, and ere you give anything remember to put your self in his place, and do to him as he would to you were he you and you the carrier bov. Help Out n Good Cause. Let every one open his or her heart and contribute something, if it be hut a nickel, to the Christmas tree of the “Northern Liberties” Sunday School, from which are to he plucked the gifts on Wednesday night. Most of the chil dren who attend this school, we are in formed, are those of unwealthy or poor parents, and their hearts should he cheered at least once a year. Call on Mr. J. Albert Kirven, on Broad street, and donate a trifle for the cause. Muuday School Christina* Festival*. ’I'lie Baptist school made an offering to the church on Sunday which amounted to sixty-two dollars. This was good considering the inclement weather. Christmas trees, with other appro priate and interesting services, will occur to-niglit at tlie following church es : St. Luke, St. Paul, Broad Street, Trinity (Browneville). Presbyterian festival Thursday evening. Northern Liberties school Wednes day evening. A Table or Comfort. Convenience and Sleety. The Western Union Telegraph office received a very handsome black walnut table on yesterday. It is called a “quar tette table,” and lias four places or sep arations for the operators, which are divided by panes of thick glass. The glass so obstructs the sound that an op erator at one of the keys cannot hear any of the others. The old tables are to be removed and the new one placed in the centre of the office. The office will shortly undergo a series of reno vation and painting, after which it will be one of the handsomest in the city. Rah for tlie lightning hoys. Ferwuli. Mr. George Donglas. special insur ance agent, arrived in the city yester day. He’s just in time to make his little boy enjoy Christmas. Mr. F. S. Grimes, formerly of this place, but now of Pensacola, Florida, is in the city. Mr. Wm. Mundav leaves to-day for bexington, Ky., and will return in a few days with one hundred head of ninles and horses. < apt. S. J. Whitesides arrived in the city yesterday from Savannah. He is to spend Christmas, where he is ever welcomed l>v his many friends. Come One, Come All, And come at once, to he in time to se cure a good suit of holiday apparel at Thomas & Prescott’s fashionable empo rium, where may be found at all times one of the largest, most varied and cheapest stocks of gent's and boys’ clothing and underwear to be found in Georgia, at prices cheaper than ever known. There, too, you will find a splendid line of hats at figures which defy competition. If you would put on a good appearance, and at the same time secure goods which are cheap and serviceable, call on Thomas & Prescott. Fhurehe* Sunday. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the attendance at the churches was very small and in some of them we estimate as our counting men were at home reading; we suppose, anyhow they did not attend. St. Paul—One hundred and nineteen in the morning. No service at night. The service was conducted by Rev. J. O. Branch, who preached an excellent sermon. We cant help hut compliment the choir on their singing, which was par excellence. This choir is composed of some of our best singers, who prac tice regularly, hence their success. Baptist—One hundred and thirty in the morning and about sixty at night. St. Luke—One hundred in the morn ing and fifty-five at night. Presbyterian—One hundred and ten in the morning. Broad Street Mehodist—Ninety-five in the morning. We have written the last report for 1877 and we trust that in ’78 the church people will exert themselves to fill the large number of vacant seats. We claim that we induced during the year many church members to attend through a mere feeling of pride. They should he the exemplars or let the world know wliat they are. Mayor'* Court. Abe Bailey, colore#, charged with be- * n K drunk and disorderly, was fined *■’ 50 °r ten days on the ehain-gang. ■lesse Mote was dismissed, having been charged with being drunk and disorderly, and the same not being sus tained. Foldo Sanders, Frank Richardson J ai, d Andrew Thomas, colored, it seems llad a fre e fight. Poldo was sent up to llle Superior Court for assault with in- l * nt to kill, and Frank and Andrew * ere dismissed. •Janies Sikes, colored, Charles Fergu- . j’ 1 us ^ ^guson and Redd Ferguson, • * a ittle •’hristmas scuffle. The first me Was fined #5, and the others were demised. J. Merchant'* Exchange. The most prominent saloon in the city, invite friends to-day to partake of the celebrated Artillery Punch—“grape and canister.” Turkey Lunch, free for Christmas. The Scuppemong Wines at 75 cents per quart are superior for family use. Christina* “Pounding," Many of the members of the First Baptist Church met at the residence of Mr. A. Prescott last night with various substantial presents for Rev. A. B. Campbell, their pastor. They marched to his residence and agreeably surprised him with their loads of presents. Mr. Campbell is one of our best orators, and is continually at work in his vineyard. We know of no pastor that is more be loved by not only his church, but the entire community,than this gentleman. Opelika Tine*. B. H. Kieser, editor Opelika Times, gave us a call yesterday, The Times is a spicy paper. In our columns will be found an advertisement which we call attention to, and hope our people will work for Alabama trade, and there is no better way than through the Times. Gilbert * Thernton. These gentlemen have a fine line of goods suitable to the holiday trade. Our readers should call and examine their stock. Such gifts as you can pur chase from them will be well received and do good service. New I* the Time, To call on Mrs. Stevenson at the up town Bakery', who has the largest and and cheapest assortment of Toys, Con fectionery, Fruits, Cakes, Ac., in the city. Be sure to call on her if you want bargains. Mr. F. W. Loudenbar, a lot of segars Lieut. C. B. Grimes, two elegant steel engravings in fine frames. Mrs. E. A. Shepherd,-an ornamental cake. Miss Katie Faber, fancy match case. Miss Ida Joseph, a worked motto in frame. Toby Newman appeared late with a beautiful ornamented cake. Other contributions were made hut we failed to get the names. The gift enterprise appears to he a favorite. Nearly 200 tickets have al ready been sold. To-night there Will he raffled dolls, doll houses, some beautiful fisli-scale work, and several other nice tilings. There will he no better place to enter tain tlie young, and it is hoped that papa and mama will lie on hand with all the little ones. Some good instru mental and vocal music will enliven the affair. We forget to mention the restaurant, presided over by Lieuts. Clapp and Bnrrus, assisted by some ladies. A good, square meal, a plate of oysters or a lunch can be had at low rates. A por tion of the hall has been enclosed with a curtain to allow the eaters to enjoy their meals without interruption. An Overwhelming Onslaught Was made on the Toy Department of J. M. Layfield on yesterday, and the way the money changed hands was a caution to misers. But we are iiapry to say Jim’s stock is am^le to meet all de mand, even if the avalanche of buyers continues for ten days. Polite and at tentive clerks wait promptly on all who call, and none of the children will be overlooked. So come along onq and all, and secure your toys at cheap prices, as well as all descriptions of Confection ery, Cakes, Fruits, &c. This is your best chance. Mrs. Bussey. This lady, who has recently opened a superb Millinery establishment on west side of Broad street, next to Spear’s jewelry store, lias received during the past few days a superb line of Ladies’ Curls, Ladies’ Linen and Silk Sets in fancy boxes, beautiful line of hows and ties, all kinds of flowers for weddings and parties, and numerous other goods suitable to the season. She has in her show windows one of the handsomest dolls in the city, which if not sold be fore to-morrow will he raffled. Be sure to call on this lady for your holiday ornaments. She has them beautiful and cheap. Firework* Last Night. The following is an ordinance passed by City Council: “Tlie setting off of any Sky Rockets, Roman Candles, large Fire Crackers or Torpedoes, or Baloons, at any places within the corporate limits of the city, except north of Franklin street, and south of Thomas street, is hereby pro hibited during the Christmas Holidays, under penalty of fine or imprisonment, at the discretion of the Mayor; and the Police are specially instructed to en force this prohibition.” This ordinance was run over and trampled under foot last night, and al though it was done for fun and noth ing more, everyone who violated the same, if his name can he ascertained, should be reported to the Mayor. We understand that he (the Mayor) gave orders last night after the ordinance had been violated, that the nuisance and very disagreeable “fun” should be stop ped. Accordingly, we expect to see a long list before tlie Mayor at his next court. There are officers on the police force who, we feel certain, do not fear to do their duty, and we trust that their rapid use of pen cil and paper in taking down names last night will completely quiet things to-night. There is no denying the fact that these loud explosions are Very dis agreeable and dangerous, especially when the same occurs on the sidewalks. We heard gentlemen complain last night that these immense crackers were thrown in their store doors, to their extreme annoyance. We feel assured that this racket will not occur to-niglit except in localities allowed by the above ordinance. Policemen, do your duty, and have Broad street so orderly that ladies can pass along undisturbed, for they complained last night. J. X. Jonei. Despite the hard times, people will spend money more or less freely, and in glancing over our Columns to see where it may he parted with to the best advantage, we direct special atten tion to the Dry Goods House of J. S. J ones, where may he found a beautiful line of serviceable goods suitable for holiday gifts, which will last much longer and prove far more serviceable than most of the trumpery which tickles the fancy hut for the passing moment. He has received the past week the tenth lot of Ladies’ and Misses’ Cloaks. These will prove a gift of which any lady will be proud In Dress Goods he has a brilliant va riety, and as he makes a specialty in this line, the ladies cannot tlo better than to call on him for tlieir Christmas outfits. Though lie does not make much blow about Shoes, still he fldt. ters himself that he has a varied and elegant stock, and that as he has no extra clerk hire or rent to pay on this article, he can of fer better inducements than those who pay the extra taxes. But without at tempting to enumerate all the advan tages to be gained by trading at Jones’, we will only add that he is one of our most sagacious merchants, and always wide awake to the interests of the peo ple of our section. If you will go to his store and spend your money during the holidays, or any other time, you can rely upon dealing with an honest man, and getting the worth of yonr funds. THE BART'S STOCKING. Hang up the Baby's stocking. Be sure that you don’t forget, The dear little dimpled darling. She never saw Christmas yet. But I’ve told her all about it, And she opened her big blue eyes, And I’m sure she understood me. She looked so funny and wise! Dear! dear! what a tiny stocking; It doesn't take much to hold Such little pink toes as Baby’s Away from the frost and cold; But, then, for the Baby's Christmas It never would do at all. Why, Santa Claus would'nt be looking For anything half so small! I know what we'll do for the Baby! I've thought of the nicest plan: We’ll borrow a stocking from Grandma, The longest that ever we can, And we'll hang it up in the corner. Just here by the chimney, so. And we’ll write a letter to Santa, And fasten it on to the toe! Write: This is the Baby’s stocking, That hangs by the chimney here; You never have seen her, Santa, For she only came this year; But she's j ust the blessede.it Baby! And now, before you go. Please fill the stocking with goodies, From the top clear down to the toe! Chrlilauu Carol*. Last night, just before the hour that Old Santa Claus is said to do his good work, we were beautifully done up by a Christmas carol hv the Carol Brothers. George tooted on John Upshaw’s or gan; Joe blowed the base drum ; Glenn breathed the brasstuttus; Munro boned for the party and A. L. H. commanded in person, giving an occasional sweet- scented note that went clean to our hoots. The brothers, we learn, put seventeen bar-keepers in their little “beds. The effect on us was different. We don’t think we will want any lied for the balance of the year. We didn’t feel like Mr. Poe when he wrote— “Suddenly there came a tapping, as of some one gently rapping, 'Tis some visitor, I muttered tapping at my chamber door, Only this and nothing more,” It was something more and the more we think about it the more we are in clined to think that we don’t want atiy more. No more Christmas carols for us. Tw«*lj-Tw» Tear*’ ExinHeaec. M. Joseph, the “old reliable” in dry goods, though -young4n-years, has in store a mammoth stock of dry grods, comprising everything in the trade, with ladies’ department attached. Nev er was a larger, handsomer or cheaper stock brought to the city, and never could a lady with small purse buy so much for her money. In this stock are thousands of articles suitable for holi day presents, and presents such as will do good service and be long apprecia ted. There has been an immense rush on this popular establishment during the past week, and everybody and his wife and family are going there this week to make their Christmas pur chases. 2t Therntoa A Acre. These well known Clothiers have just received— 1,000 unlaundried Shirts—the best in the market, at $1 each. Largest and cheapest stock of Gents’ Jewelry in the market—just the thing for holiday presents. Fine lot Seal-skin Fur Caps—nice and cheap. New stock of Gents' Overcoats. The largest and best stock of Valises in the the city. Besides a general and heavy stock of Clothing of all grades for men and hoys. Call and rig yourself out for the holidavs. 2t HOTEC 1BRI11 T.S. Rankin House. W. B. Knight, John Sheridan, Rob ert Flournoy, R. C. Harris, J. E. Dense, Macon, Ga.; Charles B. Hudson, Roch ester, New' York; W. C. Lyon, Savan nah; William Forstall, New Orleans: Charles B. Wilkins, W. R. R.; W. R Gorman, Talbot county; W. D. Rhea, Nashville, Tennessee; C. E. Foster, Boston, Massachusetts; B. H. Kei ser, Opelika; Cecil Gabbett, W. R. R.; M. Guyton, Marianna, Florida; John C Nelson, Atlanta, Georgia. Kaii'ord House. F. G. Wilhelm, W. R. R.; Stapler Dozier, A. M. Prather,city; B. H. Keiser Opelika; Sam II. Hicks, Nashville, Tenn.; Churchill Allen, Stewart county; Emmett Vigal, Chattahoochee county; W. H. Vigal, Eufaula, Ala.; Win. Jones Russell county. Central Hotel. J. Peck, Mrs. A. V. Peck, Ala.; Ben Williams, R. B. Bulloch, Hamilton; V. B. Falv, New’ York: John H. Traylor, La Grange, Ga.; Samuel H. Hicks, Nashville, Tenn.; John E. Ryan, White Sulphur Springs, John J. Grant, Anier- icus. “Pshaw, no ocean foam for me; it’s mere sham,” said an impatient woman, discussing the merits of baking pow ders. Not thus, however, did she talk of Dooley’s Yeast Pow’Der. The lat ter has been found to surpass all others in its magic leavening powers, and to he indispensable to the well regulated kitchen. Dry Good* fi>r tbe People. About this time of year a liberal turn comes over the minds of even stingy people, the purse strings loosen, and out go the “spons” in every direction. But the penurious as well as the liberal minded like to know’ where they can spend their money to best advantage. In this connection we take pleasure in recommending the old reliable house of M. Joseph as the place where all de scriptions of dry goods may be found and bought at prices to astonish the na tives. Joseph’s store is a place of beau ty, and his stock is simply wonderful— so large, so complete, so varied,so cheap. It would take a long spaee to enumerate his goods, and to appreciate it in detail or as a whole, it must he seen and ex amined critically. Go there by all means and spend a portion of your Christmas money. You’ll never regret it. * 2t Remember The 50 barrels of Oysters at J. L. Simons’, west side of Market. §1.00 per barrel. Shad ! Shad!! 200 fine Savannah Shad just received, and for kale at reasonable prices. Also, 40 barrels fine Oysters at 25 cents per quart. John L. Hogan, Ice and Fish Dealer. Smoker*, Take Notice. Those who want good Cigars at from 5 to 3 for a quarter should call on Mrs. A. Posada, Rankin House Block, Craw ford street. Time and Experience Have demonstrated the virtues of Cristadora’s Hair Dye which has now- been upon the market for 25 years. The high character of the manufacturei- was a sufficient guarantee to the public that it w r as an eminently safe prepara tion, and it has proved beneficial in thousands of instances. It is instanta neous in its action, and does not stain the skin. It is sold universally by druggists, and its use is becoming more wide-spread and universal every year Holiday. This being Christmas, the hanks will observe holiday as much as they can The post and telegraphic office will take Sunday hours, and more too. We are going to take the whole day, and have a Christmas dinner if it busts the office, and the boys are going on a bush. We will have no paper until Thursday. Na Market*. no, New York markets yes- o business for several days. Look Out Tor Christmas ! Mrs. Stevenson, at the up-town Bakery, lias laid in one of the hand somest stocks of Toys and Knick- Knacks for the holidays to be found in the city. Send in your orders or call in person before the stock is picked over. Prices satisfactory. de9 2taw3w The largest stock of Gold and Silver Watches in this city, at sep30 3m Wittich «fc Kinsel’s. For good time-keeping CLOCKS, warranted for two years, call at de21 eodlw’ C. Schomberg's. Send to Feiler’s French Bakery every morning for Rolls and Rusks. . They are nice. fr,sE<ttu Christmas! Parents, children and folks generally who may w-ant Holiday Goods should not forget Jas. F. Marcrnm, where may be found a general stock of Toys, Fruits, Confectionery and Fireworks suitable to the season. Bargains may he had by early application. declfi eod3t Old Type Metal, Ac. We have about 1,000 pounds of old type metal which we offer for sale cheap. Also, about 400 pounds Nonpareil, Brevier and display type. de2 tf Enquirer-Sun. Good Clocks, from §3 upward to tlie finest Parlor Clock—to be had at sep30 3m Wittich A Kinsel’s. The best and largest selection of fine and cheap Jewelry in this city is at sep30 3m Witlich A Kinsel’s. Watches and Clocks repaired by ex perienced workmen. School and Soci ety badges; also, Hair Jewelry made to order. Diamonds re-set, and En graving ot every kind done, at sep30 3m Wittich A Kinsel’s Having received our new stock, we would respectfully invite our custom ers and the public in general to call and examing the same. Buying only for cash, we are enabled to sell at the low est rate good goods can he bought for, and guarantee satisfaction to every buyer. Wittich A Kinsel, | [sep30d3m Jewelers. The largest assortment of Gold and j and pretty things generally at Plated Watch Chains, Necklaces and j Feiler’s French Bakert. Lockets, you can see, at | fr.sEAtu Wittich A Kinsel’s. Just Received At Lee’s fancy store a superb lot knit sacques, ties, Boulevard skirts, fancy jewelry, and ladies’ and misses’ hats in great variety. These goods cannot be excelled in beauty and quality and are particularly appropriate for holiday gifts. You could not bestow on your wife, daughter, sweetheart or friend any gift that would be more appreciated or do better service. Call and see this pretty stock. 2t Brannon A Canon. These popular Druggists have a good stock of fancy holiday presents, snch as beautiful Vases, Toilet Articles, Perfumery, Ac. Call on thorn. 2t J. J. A W. R. Wood. These gentlemen have one of the best selected stocks of Fancy Groceries and good things generally to be found in tlie city. If you fail to get up a splenpid Christmas or New Year's dinner from their stock, you are indeed hard to please. They have also nu merous articles calculated to make the children happy when presented as holiday gifts. Don’t fail to call at the store of these worthy, go-a-liead gen tlemen. 1 2t Feller's French Bakery Is it good place to lay in your Christ mas supplies. He has Cakes, Confec tioneries, and an abundance of good things which come in demand about this time. fr,SE«fctu Teby Newman. Those in want of something good to eat or drink must not forget the clever and obliging restaurant keeper, Toby Newman, who will keep during the holidays large ’quantities of Fish, Oysters and Game—including daily ar rivals of White Shad. All orders for Fish and Oysters promptly filled. As to drinkables, he has an abundance of the best. 2t (l»H«* Gin*. Among all the numerous varieties of holiday gifts to bejound in the city, we know of no {dace where you will come nearer getting your money’s worth than at tbe splendid jewelry establish ment of Wittich A Kinsell, where you will find a gorgeous display of gold and silver wear, jewelry of the most perfect and finest grades, watches and clocks of all patterns, and numberless beautiful articles adapted to the holi day trade. Wittich A Kinsel are hon est, hard-working, thorongh-goiug mer chants, who will certainly offer you great bargains in their goods. Go there by all means. 2t Ik K—ty—F*r*it*rc. L. Rooney, for forty years the old reliable and popular furniture dealer, is still at his post with a large and varied stock of fine and common furni ture, comprising everything known to the trade. We are glad to note that trade in this line is becoming more ac tive and that for several days there has been"a decided rush in the direetion of Rooney’s extensive warerooms. Now is a good time to replenish your stock, and gladden the heart of your wife with a bran new outfit, and Rooney is the man to supply your wants, at fig ures cheaper Gian for many years. Go during this week to his store and leave youT orders. You grill certainly he pleased with his stock. . 2t Good Thing* for Christmas! If yon want to live well and prosper during the holiday season, call on R. S. Crane, who has an attractive stock of good things in the substantial and fan cy Grocery line. He makes a specialty of fine Teas, and now offers Young Hyson at §1 per lb., Imperial §1 per lb., new season Oolong §1, uncolored Japan and Gunpowder at from 75c. to §1. These are great reduetions on for mer prices. His Shaker Preserves and Canton Ginger are novelties, and excel lent in their line. In short, we know of no better place at which yon can get up a splendid Christmas bill of fare at cheap rates than at Crane’s. SEAtll Attention, Smoker*! W. H. Sauls continues to manufac ture all grades of fine and common Cigars in abundance. Those who want to enjoy their money should call and take a whiff. 2t PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS ! H. A. Glbaou, At the New Store, upper Broad street, has a big stock of assorted Groceries, Dry Goods, Shoes and lionse-furnish- ing goods. You will find this a good place to spend your money to advan tage. 2t 300 pounds Pound Cake; 300 “ Sponge Cake; 300 “ Fruit Cake; And 1,000 pounds of other plain and embossed Cakes, at Layfield’s American Bakery, Two doors above old stand.- de22 2t JT. T. Daniel. Call on this gentleman during the week for dressed poultry, butter and eggs, Tennessee and ham sausage, sugar-cured hams and beef, canned goods and mince meants, besides nu merous things in the staple and fancy grocery line. Cash buys cheap groce ries from Daniel. 2t Job Printing and Book Binding. Thomas Gilbert has an establishment of which Columbus and surrounding country should feel proud. Mr. G. started after the “late unpleasantness’ on a borrowed capital of a few hundred dollars, and by indomitable persever ance lias built up one of the first print ing establishments in Georgia, or in the South. All kinds of plain and or namental job printing and book bind ing are done by him in a style unsur passed, and at a rate as cheap as the cheapest. We are glad that the public are finding out his capacities, and ap preciating his enterprise. There is no use sending East, West, North or South for your work in this line. Gilbert’s office is in all respects worthy of your patronage. 2t Xjouis Buliler’s, .No. 80 Broad Street, where you will find tlie largest assort ment of Real MEERSCHAUM PIPES; Real MEERSCHAUM CIGAR HOLD ERS; CIGAR CASES, MATCH SAFES, &c.; 100,000 CIGARS from §2 and upwards; Finest Brands of Smoking and Chew ing TOBACCOS; A large stock of fine WHISKIES from §2 to §8 per gallon ; Fine JAMAICA RUM for Egg Nog; CHAMPAGNE SHERRY and PORT WINES—all at bottom prices; Anheuser’s St. Louis Bottled LAGER BEER—the finest in America. Louis Buhlek, 2t 80 Broad Street. L—m kg Demonetisation. Ex-Senator Doolittle, of Wiscon sin, who practices law in Chicago, made a speech at a recent meeting in that city, in which he presented some startling figures as to losses that would result to this country by the single standard: The great evil of the demonetiza tion of silver is not so much that it reduces the value of silver, as com pared with gold, but that it increases the value of gold. The great mone tary giant which has performed this I.VIOLTE WHAT.TEXAS IS. ■ ‘ • An Interesting Letter from a Toang Man wkokns Never Been Wltk Etu San Antonio Express.} Seguin', December 12, 1877.—The following is an extract from a letter written by Dr. L. P. Yandell, jr., of Louisville, Ky., to his brother, Dr. Yandell, of Seguin. To fully appre- 1 ciate the extract, the reader should know that the writer has never been in Texas. Dr. L. P. Yandell, sr., who was recently in San Antonio, - . iy work through all the centuries—tlie j has just returned to his home at monetary work of all civilized coun- Louisville, and Jiis glowing descrij*- tries—is aj being double-headed. ~ ‘ One hand is gold, the other is silver. If you destroy one hand, the other must do double work. There must be a double demand for that hand to work. Therefore, of necessity, if you demonetize silver, gold must per form all the work of gold and silver both. You know that there is estimated now to be about $2,600,- 000,000 of coin—gold and silver—in what we call the civilized world— Europe and America. And there is just about as much silver as there is gold coin. Now, strike out of exis tence—for that is the scheme on foot, both in Europe and in this country— strike out of existence silver as mon ey, and then gold must perform all the work of being the basis of money. And what is the effect ? You increase the demand of gold. You increase its relative value. And how much do you increase it ? That is a great ques tion. I have read much on this sub ject, and among the greatest writers on this subject is Mr. Leon Faneher, who says that if all the nations of Europe, meaning America also, should follow the example of Eng land in the adoption of a single standard, the price of gold would go up beyond measure. Mr. Rullet, Governor of the Bank of France, says substantially the same, and so does Mr. Walewski. Prof. Laboullaye says that if you strike out of existence silver as money, gold riock*! Flock*!! In ail styles, at from $2 and upwards, for sale at O. Schombero’s. de21 eodlw KID GLOVES! The finest articles of Solid Silver and Silver-Plated Ware, for sale at sep30 3m Wittich & Kinsel’s. Take Notice That Robinson’s Double Track is in full blast, and is emphatically the place to lay in your Christmas goodies. He has an abundance of Toys, Fireworks, Confectionery and Sweetmeats. Be sure to send the children to see Mr. Robinson, 2t J. L. Hogaa, The old reliable Ice and J’ish dealer, can supply during the week all de mands for Fish and Oysters. A heavy lot of Dressed Poultry to arrive Tues day. _ 2t Furniture! Furniture! T. T. Edmunds has in store a heavy stock of furniture of all descriptions, in cluding beautiful parlor, bed-room and dining-room sets. If you want to make your wife or daughter a present as is a present, call on Edmunds who can fit you up in a style that will please, and at prices to astonish. You can spend a few minutes very profitably in passing through his commodious and elegantly arranged ware-rooms. 2t Sensible Present* for Ckrlstma*. These may be had in endless variety, at Mrs. Lee’s fashionable Millinery store, where may be found a full line of new and handsome millinery goods at cost, a beautiful line of ladies’, chil dren’s and misses’ cloaks and net sacques, dress trimmings in great pro fusion, hair goods and jewelry in large quantities. Among these goods are numberless articles, suitable for holi day presents, and for which money may be sensibly spent. Call and ex amine this stock. 2t Holiday Present*! Parties who may be looking for Holi day Presents should call at W. J. Chaffin’s Book Store and examine his stock of cheap Toy Books, Writing Desks, Pocket Brackets, Mabie Todd’s Gold Pens, Toy Drums, and numerous other articles suitable for holiday presents. The goods are new, attrac tive and cheap. de21 6t A Beaatimi Hfkt Is obtained by looking in upon the well-arranged stock of Toys, Fireworks We keep: HARRIS’ SEAMLESS, VICTORIA, DONNA MARIA, JOUVIN, JOSEPHINE SEAMLESS, PRINCESS, MONOGRAM, AMERICAN BEAUTY. In full lines of new shades, and Opera colors; TWO TO SIX BUTTON; Prices 78c. to $2.28- Buy tlie PRINCESS 3-button GLOVE. They are tlie most popular Glove in tlie market. de22 tf J. KYLE & CO. SHOES! SHOES!! REDUCTION IN PRICES! To make room for onr Spring stock, we offer our line of heavy Winter Shoes AT GREATLY REDUCED ' sep30 3m See those beautiful Toilet Seta and ] Has a large variety Vases at Mason A Co.’s Drag Store. ! Clocks for sale at 1< de22tf e and common d«21 eodlw PRICES: Cloth Gaiters 95c. a pair and upwards ; Foxed Gaiters at $1 12A and up; Sewed Pebble Shoes at $1 25; Side Lace Boots at $1 50; Ladies’ Pebble Button Boots at §1 75; Real Goat Button 82 25 ; Ladies’ fine Button Boots #2 90, reduced from $3 50. Misses and Children’s Shoes at aston ishingly low prices. Men’s Hand-sewed Congress Gaiters. BUY YOUR SHOES AND SAVE MONEY! At KYLE’S SHOE Department d22tf “Yes, my son,” fetid a foud parent to his attentive son, “the very hairs of our heads are numbered.” “Huh!” exclaimed the youth, gazing inquir ingly upon the baldness of the aged parent’s head, “that’s nothing.” The moetest fun for the leastest money is having a pretly girl kiss you on both cheeks, and say she thought it washe; cousin Tom. TqBV Wiv, tions as well as individuals. Now, then, what is the effect? Let me answer this question, and that is all I wish to say to-night. What is the effect of striking silver out of exis tence in the civilized world? The Committee of the Chamber of Com merce of New York assumes that there are $12,000,000,000 of indebted ness payable in coin, including the national/lebt, State debts, city debts, corporate debts, railroad debts, mort gages and individual debts, payable ?oin. Now, if you make gold one- third more valuable, increase its pur chasing power 33 per cent, what is the effect on that indebtedness? It just adds one-third to it; it adds to the burden of debt on the American [jeople $4,000,000,000! That is what t does. Why, here in this great city of Chicago, in the fire of October, 1871, $250,000,000 of property was destroy ed. My fellow-citizens, you may de stroy ten cities like Chicago, and the destruction of poroperty will not be equal to the loss to the American people by the demonetization of sil ver. I say to the bondholders of the city of New York, to Wall street, to the President of the United States, to his Secrtary of State, and even to Henry Ward Beecher [loud laughter], who has taken a position on this subject behalf of the single gold standard, that if an invading army should enter the United States and burn tlie city of New York, aye, every city and every dwelling in that great Empire State, the loss to the American people would not be equal to what will surely come if this de struction of silver money is to be come permanent in the United States. It has not entered into the hearts or minds of our people to con ceive the appalling consequences in store for us from this species of leg islation. A TEN SKETCH OF STEPHENS. How the Great Commoner Appear* ton New.paper Correspondent. Correspondence Chicago Tribune.] A little to the left of the main aisle of the House, and just between the first row of desks and the Clerk, is a little, withered up, nervous old man. Mounted upon a complicated pedestal built of wheels, platforms and a back, be bobs lii9 head or nods it in accord or discord with the gentleman speak ing. Rarely is bis voice heard. Who ever passes stops to shake hands with him and speaks a few words to him, not that they all have anything spe cial to say, but the green members think it looks well from tlie galleries to be seen in conversation with the Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia. The old man is pitifully thin. His face is livid and cadaver ous. His head is sunken between his shoulders. His chest is depressed, and his arms and lower limbs are fearfully and wonderfully thin. But, weak and emaciated as he looks, his muscles are always in operation, and he jogs backward and forward in his wheeled-chair, or taps the floor nervously with one foot continually. Generally he wears a hat—a soft, black felt—and his many infirmities seem to excuse this apparent breach of Congressional etiquette, and, in fact, most every thing he does is referred to the eccen tricities of a man broken down in health and rapidly approaching dis solution. Yet this man, weak as he looks, and worn as he is, manifests a miraculons vitality. He is seldom absent from his post; is always on the alert, watchful, wary and ready. In this he is in strange contrast with certain coxcombs in both branches who deem it derogatory’ to their dig nity to pay any attention to the pro ceedings, and who affect a profound indifference to all that goes on arbund them. Stephens, on the contrary, listens as attentively to the bill to pay John Smith, of Smithville, $10.75, as to a measure regulating the cur rency of the country. He appears to think that he was sent to Congress to know what is going on, even if lie does not participate, and it is painful to watch the rapt attention the little, shrivelled up old man pays to the proceedings. Hr. Hunter'* Statement. The December number of the His torical Magazine contains the reply of Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, of Virginia, to the recent letter of ex-President Davis. Mr. Hunter’s communication discloses a number of very remarka ble facts, among which is the state ment that both Gen. Lee and Gen. Breckinridge despaired of the issue of the Avar and earnestly desired that some steps should be taken to secure peace a considerable time before the final catastrophe. Gen. Lee Avent so far as to seek a personal interview with Mr. Hunter, urging him to ac cept the responsibility of introducing such a measure to the Senate of the Confederate States. Mr. Hunter represents that Mr. DaA’is was at that time for some reason so* prejudiced against him that the A'ieAvs expressed by him (Mr. H.) in prh'ate confer ence was retailed and exaggerated, so as to injure him, so that he Avas com pelled to decline to communicate Avith the President for fear of misrepre sentation. The article paints a gloomy picture of the distracted condition of affairs at the Confederate Capital just prior to the final collapse and applies some heavy charges to Mr. Davis per sonally. While such controA'ersies are in some respects to be deprecated, they serve to enlarge our knoAvledge as to interesting and critical periods of history which might never have otherwise become public property. op tion of Western Texas induced Dr. L. P. Yandell, jr., to write the letter, an extract from Avliicli follows. W. R. Neal. Pa thinks Texas the place for young people but not for old. Texas is the land for the man who lias a future, but not for him whose life is behind him, save a little time iu which he requires the comforts and consolations of civilized existence. The capacity of Texas land and climate and grass to support animal and A egetable life he considers incalculable. He talks about what Texas “is going to be,” and what you stock men “are going to make/' with the eloquence and enthusiasm and uninterruptedness, almost, of a real Texan. I frankly confess that I am still a skeptic as to the Texan of to-day ever becoming rich. So good a country must cer tainly be peopled someday by a grand peopie. A people of A im, of energy, of ambition. A people who will try to stand in the front rank of agricul ture, in the front rank of education, and to whom tlie luxuries and ele gances and refinements of the highest civilization will be necessities. But, from all I can gather, this people is not yet, and the present inhabitants and encumberers of the Prairie Empire must pass away fur ther West, or else be changed into food fpr grass and grain and fruit trees (for these and not the Avorms eat buried people) ere the coming race shall come. According to all testimo ny, the greaser and the nigger, alone of all human kind, exceed the present Texan in indolence. If talking would produce money every Texan Avould be a millionaire, at least. The Avinds liaA’e their times to blow, and the Mammoth CaA’e blows half the year, and both bloAV hard; but your Texan blows Avithout ceasing, at home or abroad, concerning everything that Texan eA'er was, or is, or eA’er may be. EA-ery Texan essays prophecy. He talks only of the golden future Avhen you get him on money, and he seems content to quietly aAvait the future’s coming in its own good time, confi dent it Avill bring his bag of dollars to him. I sec yo’ r Texan iioav seated upon a dry goods box or a small boAvlder. On his head is a worn and slouchy liat; liis breeches are held up by one" damaged suspender, whic. crosses a dilapidated and badly laun- HAHKET REPORTS. By Telegraph to the Eaqairer*§WL FINANCIAL. Paris, December24—230 p. m.—Rentes 10W. and 20c. 4 p. m.—Rentes 108f. and 10c. New York, December 24.—Money quiet, at 6per cent. Sterling steady, 4S1. Goldquiet, 102%. Governments lower—new 5‘s 105%. State bonds quiet. NEW YORK STOCK MARKET. Special to the Enquirer-Sun.] New York, December 24.—Stocks ad vanced, as follows: New York Central 105%; Erie «!$ Lake Shore G0J,£ Illinois Central 73; Pittsburg 77; Chicago and Northwestern 34%, pre ferred: 62%; Rock Island 100; Western Union Telegraph Company 70%. sub treasury balances. Gold $103,104,525 39; currency $37,106,758 05; Sub-Treasury paid Interest 311,000, for bonds 855,800. Customs receipts $215,000. COTTON. New York, December 24.—The Cotton Ex change is closed, but reopens Wednesday. Galveston, December 24.—Cotton dull; middlings I0y.c; net. receipts 8.413; sales 1,403. Boston, December 24.—Cotton dull; mid dlings ll%c; net reeeipts 1,292; exports to Great Britain 2,499. Savannah, December 21.—Cotton quiet; middlings 10%c; net receipts 6,234; sales 1,400. New Orleans, December 24.—Cotton easier; middling 10%c. low middling 10%c, good ordinary 9*2c; net receipts 18,154; sales 4,000; exports to Great Britain 9,720, to France 4,662, to the continent 0. Mobile, December 24.—Cotton unchanged; middlings 10%c; net receipts 8,579; sales 1,500. Charleston,December 24.—Cotton steady; middlings 10%c; net receipts 5,549; sales 600; exports to the continent 3,078. PROVISIONS. dried shirt, and the breeches being far too short in the legs and crammed in to his cow skin boots. He looks the embodiment of proud, conceited and contented poAerty. His castle is a shanty, his floors are carpetless, his food is plain bread and meat with iioav and then an Irish or sweet pota to. His library is an old copy of a weekly ueAVspaper and if pious a Bible, “Sir,” says he, “Texas is the greatest country in the world. There ain’t no country like it. Why, sir, it beats creation. Look at that soil. You can’t Avear it out. It ain’t got any bottom. Why, sir, Texas can raise enough to feed the uniA'erse. She can raise cattle enough to give eA’ery man, Avoman and child on the face of the harty a roast of beef or a tenderloin steak, Avhich eA'er they choose, three times a day. She can raise horses enough to mount all the soldiers on the planet, besides fur nishing a saddle nag and four car riage horses to every ciA’ilian. Just scratch off the top dirt of her moun tains and you’ve got gold, and silver, and copper, and lead, and iron, and coal till you can’t rest. She’s got water power enough to run all the machinery on the globe. In her har bors the naA'ies of all the nations can ride at ease ; and as for timber, why, sir, along the rh’ers and in the inte rior we can suav enough lumber to Aveatherboard the Rocky Mountains, and put a plank floor on the Valley of the Mississippi.” And so he goes on, talking largely and doing poorly; making big pre dictions and small profits; existing in a miserable present and living in a glorious future. So it has been since my earliest memory, and I don’t come across any but poor Tex ans. Virginia is populated by the •‘HaA'e beens,” and Texas by the “Going to bes.” Sielivnok'a Haudrnke Pill* Will be found to possess those qualities necessary to the total eradication of all bilious attacks, prompt to start the se cretions of the liver, and give a healthy tone to the entire system. Indeed, it is no ordinary discovery in medical science to lm-e inA r ented a remedy for these stubborn complaints, which de velop all tlie results produced by a heretofore free use of calomel, a min eral justly dreaded by mankind, and acknowledged to be destructive in the extreme to the human system. That tlie properties of certrin vegetables comprise all the A'irtues of calomel without its injurious tendencies, is now an admitted fact, rendered indisputa ble by scientific researches; and those who use the Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied that' the best medicines are those provided by nature in the common herbs and roots of the fields. These Pills open the bowels and cor rect all bilious derangements without salivation or any of the injurious effects of calomel or other poisons. The secretion of bile is promoted by these Pills, as will be seen by the altered color of tlie stools, and disappearing of the sallow complexion and cleansing of the tongue. Ample directions for use accompany each box of pills. Prepared only by J. II. Sclienck & Son, at their principal office, corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, and for sale by all drug gists and dealers. Price 25 cents per box. decl eodlm A Gentle Hint. In our style of climate, Avith its sud den changes of temperature—rain, wind and sunshine often intermingled in a single day—it is no Avonder that our children, friends and relatives are so frequently taken from us by neg lected colds, half the deaths resulting directly from this cause. A bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup kept about your home for immediate use will pre vent serious sickness, a large doctor’s bill, and perhaps death, by the use of three or four doses. For curing Con sumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Croup, or any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its success is simply Avouderful, as your druggist will tell you. German Syrup is iioav sold in every toAvn and village on this continent. "Sample bottles for trial, 10c., regular size, 75c. my8 dJtwly Have you consumption or any dis ease of "the throat and lungs? If so, call at your Drug Store and get a trial bottle of Thrash's Cure. Trial size 50 cents; large §1.50. [mh24 eod<fcwly New York. New York, December 24.—Flour a shade tinner. Improvements chiefly on low grades, shipping extras in fair demand, checked someAvliat by scarcity—superfine Western and State $4 SofSH 10—closing Arm; Southern —common to fair extra $5 50<»9 00. good to choice 85 97<®8 25. Wheat a shade stronger with a fairly active export demand. Corn, new dull and in buyers’ laA’or, old Arm—54(5: 56c for ungraded new AVestern mixed. Oats a shade firmer. Coffee—Rio dull and nomi nally unchanged—cargoes 16@20c, gold; 16(3 21%c, gold, for Job lots. Sugar dull and nominal—7y,(a~\4c for fair to good refining; retined in fair demand—9%e for standard A, 9%c for granulated. Molasses, foreign grades nominal; New Orleans in fair request, 30(3 50c for common to fancy. Rice unchanged, with a moderate traded)£@6%c for Louisi ana, 5%(37c for Carolina. Pork dull and easier—mess $12 75(313 00. Card a shade loAver—prime steam $8 15. AVhiskey steady, at $1 10. Louisville. Louisville, December 24.—Flour quiet- extra $4 25(34 53. family $4 75<3i.5 00. Wheat firm—white $1 25(31.10, amber $1 25(31 30. red $125(3127. Corn dull—^white 45c, mixed 44c. Rye market quiet, 65c. Oats market quiet —white 35c, mixed 34c. ProA-isions quiet. Pork quiet, at $12 2(>. Bulk meats quiet —shoulders 4%c, clear l b sides 6%o, clear sides 6%c. Bacon nominal—shoulders 7%c, clear rib sides He, cl ear sides 8%c. Sugar-cured-v hams quiet, at llj£@12c. Lard quiet—choice leaf, tierce 8%e; keg9%c. Whiskey tinner— $105. Bagging easier, at 12p!c. Tobacco in good demand. New Orleans. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Neav Orleans, December 24.—Pork dull, at $12 75. Laru in fair demand—retined tierce 8%<38Uc, keg 8%@9c. Bulk meats quietand weak—shoulders, loose 4%c;packed 4%c. Bacon quiet-shoulders 6%@6%e, elear rib sides 8%c, clear sides 8%c. .Sugar-cured hams dull and loAver—large 12%c, small 13}<c canvassed, W/to}\2c uncanvassed. Whis key—rectified "Louisiana $1 02@106; WeR. tern $1 08@111. Coffee steady and firm- ordinary to choice Rio, cargoes 17@20c. NATAL STORES, ETC. Neav York, December 24.—Spirits turpenr tine ensier 32V4C. Rosin higher, at $1 67J4S 1 72'% for strained. Tallow remains steady, at 7%(&7%c. Petroleum—refined 13%e. Coal firm, at$2 60@3 75. Freight*. New York, December 24.—Freights to Liv erpool a shade firmer—cotton, per sail %d, per steam %d. • SHIP NEWS. Special to Enquirer-Sun.} New York, December 23.—Arrived: City of Chester. Special to the Enquirer-Sun.] Savannah, December 24.—The ship St. Cloud, from Liverpool, went ashore Friday Afternoon on Ossabawa bar. She is now afloat, but considerably; damaged. Assist ance Avent to her this afternoon. Special to Enquirer-Sun.) New Haven, December 24.—The steamer John Bramha.il, with a valuable load of mu nitions of war for the Turks, has sailed for Constantinople. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Plymouth, December 24.—Arrrived: Cun- bria.| New York, December 24.—Arrived: Da rien. Arrived out: Cetlic, City of Richmond, Sudonian, Bell, Abrien, State of Virginia. Homeward: Royal Charter, for Hamj Roads. London, December 24.—The bark Bridge town, from Bath via Queenstown, is ashore and leaking badly. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Savannah, December 24. — Arrived: Steamer Rapidan, from New York; harks Survivor, from Gloucester; Ruth, from Malaga; schooner Uncle Tom, from Mel- bridge, Maine. Atlanta is the Capital —AND- BIZE’S WAGON AND STOCK YARD I S GENERAL HEADQUARTERS for Farmers visiting Columbus by nearly as large a majority. SE,tu<tw2t TAX EXECUTIONS! Muscogee County-1877. A LL who have not paid STATE AND COUNTY TAXES, 1877, will save costs, advertisement, levy and sale by settling fi fas with me in ten days from this date (Dec 13th, 1877), after which books will be closed! „ ,, D. A. ANDREWS, sep2 eod-lm Tax Collector. Administrator's Sale. A GREEABL\ TO AN ORDER from the Honorable the Court of Ordinary of Muscogee County, Ga., will be sold, on the first Tuesday in January next, in front of the Store of Hirsch & Hecht, in the city of Columbus, Ga., (the usual place of holding Sheriff.sales for said county of Musco gee), the foilOAving property to-wit: The Two-Story DAveliing House and about ten acres of land attached thereto in the village of Wynnton; the same being the res idence of John R. Dawson while in life Said place is pleasantly and beautifully lol cated in sight of the city of Columbus, and is one of the most delightful residences in or near the city. Terms made known on day of sale. 4S-The above property was sold the first. Tuesday in November last, and knocked off to A. A. Boyd, who refused to complv Avith the terms. Tlie same will now he sold at his risk. G. L. McGOUGH, , , __ Administrator. December 2, 1877—oaw4w Muscogee Sheriff Sale U NI) . LI i/. ru ' by v lrtue of a decree Issued out of the Superior Court of Muscogee County, in the case of Doe Ex Dem GH Peabody et al„ vs. Roe Casual Ejector Mary E. Murphy tenant in possession, I will sell, on the first Tuesday In Januajy next, In front of the Auction House of Hirsch & Hecht, Broad street, city of Columbus, Mus cogee county. State of Georgia, between the usual hours of sale, the following property to-wit: Lots of Land numbers two and three, in the city village north of the city ofCo/um bus, in Muscogee County, State of Georgia J. G, BURRUS, __ Sheriff. dec2 o»av4w STEAMER BIG FOOT Eagllih Female Bitter*. This is the great female medicine of tbe present century. It is prepared ex pressly for the cure of chronic female complaints and irregularities, and its cures are truely wonderful. Married I or single ladies, Avho are afflicted with hysterics, with uterine troubles, sick , headache, pains in side and back; aa-1io ■ are prostrated, pale, feeble and emaci ated, nervous and cross, Avith loss of i appetite, palpitation and general indis- j position, have only to use one bottle j to be assured of rapid recovery. They cure by strengthening and building up, and imparting pure blood to that which has becom e impoverished. Ladies of Columbus should call on ood or Brannon. de25 d&wlw ,! Leaves Columbus Every Friday AT lO A. M. For Bainbridge and intermediate Landings. For Freight or Passage apply on board, or to \V. B. Moore, Agent, Columbus, Ga. .T. R. Graa’es, Agent, Bainbridge, Ga. John P. Jordan, Agent, Chattahoochee. decl eod&wlm Still in the Field! F. X. Profumo, Crawford Street, Columbus, Ga., I B prepared to accommodate the demand for TOYS, FIREWORKS, CANDIES, CAKES, Sc., at prices to suit the times. del52w 67205 nsrzETw Blacksmith & Wagon Shop. 2eUAbMU! PROPRIETOR. ^ X I THE UNDERSIGNED, am now located , at the NEW SHOP on Wammock Hill, where I am prepared to MAKEandREPAIR Buggies, Wagons, and Farming Implement* generally. Horse Shoeing a specialty. Work executed at short notice and in fine style. I Avill take all kinds of Country Produce In exchange for work at martlet prices. All desirous of getting good work at low prices call and give me a trial, and I wilf guarantee satisfaction both in prick and WORK. J, T. RAGSDALE, octl4 SK.ltAwtirn Columbus, Ga. THRASH’S CONSUMPTIVE CURE. —tot— S*rc Cure for Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Croup, Colds, Asthma and all Liuig affections, and restores Lost Voices! Wholesale and Retail by A. M. BRANNON and W. R. KENT. Trial bottles at all Drug Stores in this city, 35 cents. Dr. Lortc Pierce says: “I have been taking Thrash's Consumptive Cure nine days and can talk with some ease.” J. H. Bead, of Atlanta, says: "Thrash * Cure is the only remedy that will cure Con sumption.” H**t, Fraaklin A LaMar, Atlanta, Ga., say : ‘•The demand for Thrash's Consumptive Cure is increasing every day, and giving universal satisfaction.” W. >. Wilkenoa * (A, of Memphis, Tenn., say: “Send me another gross of Thrash » Cure. The demand has increased wondet- fully.” Kenkadc, Hraly A C*. say: “Thrash's t on- sumptive Cure will post itself.” _ Wholesale and retail by A. M. Brannon andW. R. Kent. Trial l>ottles at all the Drag Stores in the city at 35 cen ts. m&27 wly — A Month *odSX| •sum * aSAiA* 8 f" •Sbuts ' lad J