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V THE DUBLIN POST. DUBLIN QA DEC. 18. 187 Terms, §1.50 a year in advance. RATES OF ADVERTISING. One square, first insertion $1 00 Each subsequent insert ion 50 Local notices, per line 10 One column one year 120 00 " “ sixmonths "...70 00 Ten lines make a square. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS Will lie inserted at the following rates : Sheriff’s sales, each levy, §3 50 Sheriff’s mortgage sales, 5 00 Application for letter of ndminis'tion, 5 00 “ “ gunrd’sliip, 5 00 Dismission from administration, Dismission from guardianship. For leave to sell land, Application for homestead, Sales of real estate by administrators, executors and guardians, per square, 5 00 Sales of perishable property 10 days, 1 75 Estray notices, 30 days, 3 00 Divorces—rule to perfect service, 8 00 Notice to debtors and creditors, 4 00 Obituary and marriage notices not ex ceeding ten lines, solicited for publica tion.—All over that amount charged 10 ets. per line. 5 00 5 00 5 00 2 00 Tim Post is the Official Organ op Laurens County. — Circulation over 600. Local A flairs. The old year lies a dying. Take an even start now by subscribing for the Post for 1879. We had some bad luck last week—n sick printer and a pied case. Potatoes are selling in some portions of the State at‘fifteen cents per bushel. You can get your blanks printed at this office in good style and ou short notice. It matters not how hard die times may be you can’t afford to do without the Post. Mr. Dennis Kealins lately lost thirty-five or forty head of fine bogs with cholera. It has now been six months since the Post saw the light. A healthy bantling, eh V Messrs. R. .T. Hightower and B. .T. Wood of Johnson county were in town a day or two ago. Last Saturday was a live day in. Dublin, made so by the stir to raise money to meet the tax gatherer on his last round. We had a rapid fall of snow for a short time on the morning of the 10th inst., but Hi” earth was so warm that it melted as fast as it fell. ISoiiN<u»ud Lot for Sale. See advertisement" of .).' 73. Hightower Esq. lie is offering for .-ale the best house nutViot in Wright-villc. . Mr. E. J. Bluskslmar of Neal's-Landing, Florida, after a brief visit to bis old borne in this county,'returned last Sunday. lie seems to be in fine health and fine spirits. Judge Mercer Haynes's reappointment to tiie County Judge-hip was confirmed by the Senate on the 7th inst. His reappoint ment we think gives lively satisfaction throughout the county. It is said that corn can lie bought at forty cents per bushel for the cn h in Dub lin. It is worth-fifty in trade. The Post would like to have about fifty subscribers to pay iu corn at fifty cents per bushel. Tiie times are so laird and the people so dispirited and so intensely engaged casting about for some escape from financial dis. tress that one seldom hears politics men tioned. And yet we are ou the very eve of, an election. •The Cochran mail carrier informs us that on lust Thursday night Mr. Pennick, who was two weeks ago dismissed from the Marshalslup of Cochran, committed suicide by sliootiug himself twice in the breast. Those in want of, or who expect to want lumber should read Mr. L. C. BeacJiam’s advertisement in another column. You can get a. bil] of lumber of any size at his mills as cheaply and on as short notice as anywhere in the country. We take pleasure in calling the attention of ...pur readers to advertisement of the Ki'tejvior Ntiint. Bro. Geiger is well known in- this county, and will no doubt secure many i&w subscribers for’79.among his numerous friends in Laurens. The Atlanta Constitution. The advertisement of this most excellent paper appears in this issue of the Post, and we direct to the same the attention of all who would secure one of the livest, liveliest and ablest journals of the country. It will lie impossible for us to give per sonal attention to our collections in John son, and we hope that our subscriliers iu that county who have not yet payed, ev ery man of them, will call upon oUr agent. W. P. Hicks and settle at once. tf. Attention Guano Agents! There will anpear in the next issue of the Post a large advertisement of a popu lar fertilizer, which will lie offered ut the old price and on the old terms all round. All the agents should Itegin to let the farm ers know their terms. Orange Blossoms. Married at the residence of the bride's mother In Wilkinson county on Sunday morning hut by Rev. W. S. Ramsay, Mr. B. II. Rawls and 3ILss Mary E. Cummings. May this young and handsome couple make life u grand success. The coutract for the Wrightsvillc and Dublin mail route expires on the 81st inst. But wc have the word of Onl. Blount for it, that the route shall be made permanent. The necessary {pipers have been forward ed, which we hope will reach Washington in time to prevent the loss of a single trip. Wc dropped in on Iasi Friday night at the church to hear the music of tiie “Dub lin Vocal Club.” So far as we were.able to judge we thought the singing excellent. This club will do much good in the way of improving chinch and Sabbath school mu sic, nor is the social feature of the club without its benefits. Mr. Andy Fuqua caught a fox on last Friday night after a long and exciting chnse. With sorrow we chronicle the death of little Willie D. Coney infant sou of Hon. Joel T. Coney one of our most honored citizens. He was an unusually bright and interesting child. Though only two years and three months old he was as well ad vanced as most children at five. He was the idol of his fond mother’s heart, the center of all the earthly hopes of his doting father and the pride of the entire commu nity. We tender them our sympathy *n their groat loss, lmt. comfort them with the. assurance that “dear little Willie” is in safer hands to keep hint, and under surer prelection, and more honored nnd linppy than if their fondest hopes for him on earth had been realized. The trials and disappointments of life are escaped, and he is freed from the cruel task of life’s respon sibilities. “Shed not for him the bitter tear Nor pine with deep regret. ' ’Tis lmt the casket buried here The gem is sparkling yet. ” It. No Paper Next Week. In aecovdancb with u time-hon ored custom of journalism the Post will take holiday Christmas week and send out only an extra with the legal advertisements. In the mean time we wish all our readers a merry Christmas and promise to-be out bright and early on the first day of .January to wish them a happy now year. Woman Again Triumphant. Some weeks sigo a wedded pair of the sable descendants of Hum, living a few miles east of town, were made to rejoice over the birth of twins— bot h boys—-who wore' duly christened Elbert and Albert. But, ere many moons had waxed and waned the fond parents were culled upon to en dure .the sad affliction of seeing one of their offspring depart to be an angel, when In! it was found tlm-l tiie father was grieving for the loss oi Albert, while the mother refused to lie comforted because Albert wa not. Both were positive as to which child had died, and long and fierce grew the debate. But as all disputes must come to an end sooner or later, this matter was finally settled. It is needless to say that the woman had her way and cal led Elbert. the surviving bov i,- Condor Items. Mack .Smith killed three big gob blers at one shot recently. The Singer machine retails at §14. 75 on W. W. Smith’s court day. Tom Howard has been putting the- .Mobile touch on Beacham’s and Kea’s engines. When a man rents land for half, and then gives his laborer half, what part comes to*himself? Wo are sorry to know our friend Youngblood will shortly leave ns : going to remove to Emanuel county. Mrs. Jane Beasley, an estimabje lady, died Sunday night, 8rh inst. Our town entertained an Editor and a Floridian on Thursday, lath inst. OTtr merchants are off to Savan nah. laying iu Christinas goods. We’ve had throe applicants for teacher another year, Messrs. Hull, Hatch ford and Thompson. Timber cutters are whitening our woods with grand old pines. ’Tis rumored that Ben Graham, Powers Graham, Frank Barfield and Holmes are candidates for coi.stablo at the approaching election. Cotton is offering here to-day (14th) at 5 cents. Hou. H. tive w Burcli, Representn- nurcns County. This member has only introduced one WU the past session which he snhsuqivently withdrew. H was a local bill, and its introduction was the result of the lawyers saying it was not a local bill, but the Speaker differed. This member doos not be lieve in too much legislation. He is a very practical legislator, and is always in his seat. He is a member of two committees, to-wit: Wild Lands and Agricultural committees. All of lus legislative conduct goes to prove that he is in favor of retrench ment in the expenses of the State, lie is quiet in his deportment, and is much respected bv all the memliors of the House, lie was opposed to uny change iu equalizing the labors of judges o*f the Superior Courts, so far us relates to Laurens county. The people of Laurens county cannot send a more practical legislator to represent them. Douglas. Montgomery News. Mr. T. M. Hightower of Dublin, was in town on tiie 11th inst. Over two hundrcd-’iiHs «£ Bmb©r have passed Nail’s Ferry in ten days in the day time. So says the ferry man. Justice court at Rodvillo on the 7th instr M-ita a big Court judging from the number of lawyers present. There were J. E. Hightower of Dub lin, Mr. Kintnan of Bartow, and A. H. Wooten, Alfred Herrington and J. E Hicks of the local bar. Mr. P. B. Mooring of Swuinsboro and 11. A. Stanley of Dublin had bus iness there but did not come. Prof. W. J. High tower’s school onds on Friday 13th inst. Mr. J. E. Hicks recei ved lust week a lot of tno finest trees that lias ever boon brought to this county from the well known and reliable nurseryman P. J. Berckmans of Augusta. Mr. Geiger son of Iiev. W, L. Geiger lias been employed by the trustees to take charge of Miller In stitute for nextyear. Cliickonpox is raging pretty ex- .tensivelv. Tar, lard and kerosino oil mixed and rubbed on hogs will cure and prevent choloru. Also tar iu the trough where hogs are feu is beue- lie.nl. WumuTSViLLE, Dec. 13th, 1878. Ftl. Pad: Please allow me space to make a few suggestions to the planters of Johnson county. As the manufact urers of guaiio’iiuve resolved nob to sell guano at the prices hitherto charged for it, 1 respectfully sug gest that tho planters meet eii masse at the court house in Wrightsvillc oil Tuesday the 31st inst. for the purpose of coming to soino under standing in regard to tho matter and passing appropriate resolutions in regard to what the urioo shall here after bo. It is well known that the guano debt is always the first debt paid and at the expense ‘ of other creditors. Therefore it js nothing hut right that tho prices of guano should be reduced instead of advan ced, hence I make this call. The planters of bur county liavo been im posed upon long enough and I re spectfully suggest that we meet and deviso^onto means to put. a stop to it. Respectfully, J. W. Fla jin tens. Dublin Ga., Nov. 18th 1878 fflt. Pod: Yielding to many and repeated solicitations and especially the one published iu Jtho last issuo. of your paper, I hereby announce my willing- didato for ness to again become a candidate for Sheriff of Laurens county. Thank ing my many friends for the confi dence they repose in mo, I pledge myself, if elected, to discharge tho duties of the ollice to tho best of my ability. Resptfully, tdo. Dennis MuLkn box. Application for Leave to Sell Land. GEORGIA—Laurens County. . Four weeks after (Into, application will bo made to the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave to sett 1000 acres of land, lying on tho east side of tiie Oconee river, and commonly known as tho Powers land, belonging to tiie estate of II. 0. Fuqurc,.to he sold for distribution. Dcc4 1878-lt. Dennis McLendon, Administrator, o bonis non cum testnniento atmexo. For Tax Collector. iving t hat tiie office of Tux Collector was never filled more faithfully, or with more general satisfaction to tax payors than by Mr. B. B. Linder for many years, we hereby suggest him as a oninllrtate Tor that office, subject to Democratic nomination if one is held. Many Votkiis. For Tax Receiver. Believing that Mr. W. G. Wright will make an efficient officer if elected, we here by submit bis name to the voters of Laur ens bounty as a suitable candidate for the office of Tax Receiver, tdo. Many Voters. For Tax Receiver. Believing that the Rev. J. L. White will, if elected, discharge the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the Public, we hereby announce the name of that gentle man as a candidate for Receiver of Tax Returns of Laurens minty. Aug. 28-tf Many Voters. NOTICE. GEORGIA—Laurens bounty. Font-.Weeks afterdate application will be made to the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave to sell the one-half undi vided interest of Wiley Lock uml Ann C. Lock, minors, in lots No. 161 and 165 in (lie town of Dublin, bounded on tho South by Madison street and on the North by lots belonging to l)r. R. II. Hightower. Dec! 1878-lt Eliza Lock, Guardian. To the Voters of Johnson County. WiiKmTsyn.TAi Ga., Nov. 28lh. 1878. Ed. Post: 1 dyslWi through tiie columns of your paper to correct, the wide-spread impression that 1 am no longer a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Johnson county. Tiie report doubtless grew out of my sometimes Jocularly-telling my friends Unit 1 had been pushed out of the field. But I desire to state positively that 1 am still a candidate, and will under no circumstances withdraw from the canvass, and most respectfully submit my claims to the voters of Johnson county. Of tiie weighty duties and respon sibilities devolving upon the Sheriff’s office I am fully aware, and on that account have been slow to gel my consent to run ; lmt since I have decided to become a candidate I hope my friends throughout the county will give me their support,, nnd disbelieve any report in every word and in every syl lable to the effect that lam not n candi date. Jacob T. Snell, If Boston lias just elected a democrat ie mayor—which is still another ev idence, “dut do work do move.” Thurman and Lamar replied to Blaine’s anti-negro-suffrage speech utterly refuting all his urgmnentH. There arc nineteen new residences and two new churches being erected in Cochran, so says the Observer. FOR SALE. Any person desirous of purchasing cheap, fine house and lot in the town % Wiugiitbvii.le, convenient to first-dig# schools, and having ten acres of well im proved, fresh land attached, with fine peach, apple and mulberry orchards—all in splendid condition, will do well to call on the undersigned. There are nlso other excellent improvements, such us garden, well, stables, kitchen, pnntry'and (lining- room, all suitably arranged. Terms nnd price, $1,000 cash, or $1,200 in two instalments. J. E. Hightower. Coclmm lias had a copper wed- ding. A young man on route from Indi ana to Florida stopped in Cochran on the Gth inst. and attempted sui cide by stabbing himself in the bhmst and then endeavoring to cut his throat. The kuife was too dull. NOTICE. Will he let to the lowest bidder, lwfore tiie Court House door, in the town of Dub lin, on Saturday the 21st day of Decemlicr next, the keeping of Biaeksliear’s and the Dublin Ferries for the year 1879. The contractors will ho required to givo liond with good security in the sum of one thou sand dollars for the faithful performance of their duly and for all damages to persons and property that may occur through their negligence or carelessness at said Ferries Bald bond to Is: given the same day, or the hid will be void. John T. Duncan Nov, 21st 1878-ft Ordinal j. FOR SHERBFF. - Wrightsvillc, Ga., Sept. 801h. fid. Pod: , Pjcnsc announce my name ns a candidate for Sheriff of Johnson connty. If elected L will discharge the duties of the office to the bust of .my ability. sept 80-tf Jacob T. Buell For Tax Collector. lid. Pod: Please announce Mr. W. W. O’neul ns a candidate for Tax Collector, He is worthy citizen, and eminently qualified to till 1 lmt office witli credit to himself ami satisfaction to the Public. Aug. 28-tf Many Citizens. For Tax Receiver. I hereby respectfully submit my nnmo to tiie voters of Laurel's county as a candi date for Receiver of Tax Returns at the ensuing election, oct 234(11) H J Walden] Election Notice for County Officers. A n elwtfcrji will be held at the several ^cciiigprtn Laurens county ou Wcdues- fla$, (lie. first dnv of Januury next, for Clerk Superior Court and Treasurer, Sher iff, Tax Collector, Tax Receiver, Coroner, and County Surveyor for Laurens county; Tills notice published in accordance with Section 1822 of the code of Goo-gin. tde John T. Duncan, Ordinary. TRADE NEVER BETTER. 500 Cooking and Heating Stoves on Hand. *0— VEunmoled and Plain Grilles, Tinware for all demands. Full line of Wood and Willow Ware. Tho largest, ami host lino of PLATED GOODS in tho city. CROCKERY, GLASSWARE nnd House-Furnishing Goods for sale by oct 80-8m Oliver &o ZCsTox»ijoxi. 4L* Third Street, Macon Gn. HOUSE-fDRBiiiM E1M1UE GKO. S. OBEAR, 9 2 St}- Come and boo the finest assortment of Crockery, French China, American China, HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS, Stamped and ’Tin Wuro, Toilet Sets, Agate Iron Waro, &c. lory of all kinds. Agent for the celebrated Cut. Excelsior Hot Blast Cook Stove. Also, Charier Oak, Sunny South, Cotton Plant, and other desirablo pat terns. oct 30-3m : l REYNOLD’S IKON and BRASS W0MS A. REYNOLDS « SON, Proprietors.' IRON AND I1RASS FOUNDRY AND -MACHINE SHOP. Money! Parties indebted to tiie undersigned for medical services are requested to conic for ward promptly and settle. I have served you to the best of my ability, and expect similar treatment. Verhum sot. oct IMf I. H. Harrison. For Sheriff. The undersigned tuke pleasure in an nouncing the name of J. 0 Bcarlx>rough as a suitable candidate for sheriff for tiie ensuing term and are assured from his promptitude in business he will make an efficient offleef if elected, nov. 13-tde Many Voters. Mannfacturoi’s of Steam Engines, Boi lers, Saw, Grist and Sugar Mills, a n d Cotton Presses, for Horse, Hand, Water- or Steam Power. Kettles, Iron Rail ings, Gin Gearing, and l-Iorso Powers and all kinds of Ma chinury Castings, Sugar Mills and Iron Railing Speci alties. Tins being a new establishment all our Patterns aro New, with all the Modern I in p r o v o- monts. First Class work Guaranteed and pri ces very Reasonable. Call on or uddres, A. REYNOLDS & SON, Corner Fifth and Hawthorn streets; (near South western Rail Road Freight Depot,) MACON, GEORGIA. ou DUBLIN, ZE£_ Xj. HICKS, GEORGIA june pjjfT-ficwl for Price Lid and Circulars. 2'0-ly. THOMAS WOOD Macon, • Georgia DKAI.Klt IN Furniture and Carpets. COFFINS and GASKETS and oxamine of every description and price, in Wood and Metal, Call Goods and PrieoB. USjCAIl at exceedingly low prices. THOMAS WOOD, oct- 80-8m Next to Lanlerlfoupo. VISITORS TO MACON While in tho city, should not fail to call and examine tho extensive stock o. STOVES, TIN-WARE, CUTLERY, LAMPS, CROCKERY, , , t J G LABS- WARE, WOODEN WARE AND General House-Furnishing Goods, AT GEO. YV. BURR’S Wo. 87 Cheriy St. IMMCK8 DOWN TO LOWU8T NOTCH. SOLE AGENTS FOR The Grand Charter Oak and Farmer Girl Cook Stove. Repairs for tiie above always on hand. oct80-8m Tiie Patent Seif-Actirg Cow Milker M'f'g Do. ' one wiio owns a cow should have one of our womler- ■'■jfrctjpp ful Milkers. A child can use them. Sent free to any part of the United States on receipt of $2. Send for our lliuntrnied Pamphlet on the Cow, containing the "tcsthnonluis of practical 'farmers and dairymen throughout the U. 8. and .sectional view* Mmm twi,, Hit- . , • .. .I in miiiiii i mi of a cow s tents nnd Img dissected u„d scientifically explained, by Drs. White nnd Wilson of this city, Sent free to any address- GEO. 10. KING, President. decl8-8t Office, fi7& Broadway, New York. For Tax Receiver- Ed. Post: Please announce Mr. A. J. Ililhun an a candidate for rcelection to the office of Tux Receiver at the ensuing election. He has filled Hie office satisfactorily totliv public for the past two years, and we recommend Idrn to the favornlde consideration of the voters of Laurens county. Sept. 4-tf Many votkuh SPECIAL NOTICE! The contract for keening up tho Telfair bridge on Turkey creek wdl expire on die :ith day of December next. The public is hereby notified that the county will not lie responsible for any damages that may occur to persons or property at said bridge after that date—until tho new bridge is complet ed. John T. Duncan, Nov 29 1878-tf Ordinary. M ^ a,. '.•-Ijaaw a a.