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Letter from Walker County. JTr. Editor :— Knowing that you are in terested in the affairs of the country sur rounding you, I have concluded to write you a few lines from this locality. The most interesting feature of this section is the broad fields of cotton and waving corn. For several years past the laborer of this country has reaped but little; drouth and other unavoidable misfortunes have spread abroad in the land, and have deprived the laborer of that remunera tion, which, in a worldly sense, his energy and skill deserved; but failure has been to the laborer no signal of despondency’ but with a hope of success before his eyes he has spared no time, withheld no use- ' ful means, and at last there appears not far ahead in the future a brighter hope of success. During the past few weeks showers of I rain have fallen almost daily, and vegeta tion has leaped from its "stand still point.” 1 and now, to the joy of all, appears waving in air in all its beauty, and if no future disaster awaits it a full crop will be gath ered the coming fall. All are, and should be, thankful for such prospects; for while the people of this country are strangers to famine, it may truly be said, that an other short crop would have brought star vation to the portals of many, around whose dwellings want already lingers. This is true, especially among the colored population, many of whom have lived the present year on scanty rations, bought on a credit or sto—n. The wheat crop has been harvested and is now being threshed. The ‘•turn-out” is ' very good for this country —in fact, it is , much better than it has been for several »y6ars past. The frequent showers of rain which fell the first of this month injured it slightly where it had not been stacked; also retarded the motion of threshing ma chines. but the weather is now dry, and • notwithstanding the height of the ther mometer, the machines are now moving onward, and in a few days the wheat will be in graineries. The present fruit crop in this sec tion is very good; but our fruit is only used for culinary purposes since we are too far from the railroad to sell to much ad vantage, and too law-abiding to distill it; besides, we are “good templars.” We are only debared from tn joying our - present condition by the extreme severity of the weather, from which there in no re- j treat. It has been suggested that to read of Franklin’s exploits around the North Pole, will have a tendency to cool our tern- ’ perature. I will experiment upon this and in my next letter will give you the re- I suit, together with a few lines on the mor al condition of our people. Demosthenes. Villanow, Ga., July 20, 1875. Our merchants do not advertise enough ; —they think it won’t pay. This is a great mistake. No business can prosper without it, as has been most abundantly demonstrated by some of the most enter prising and successful business men this country has ever produced. An exchange has the following sensible words on this trite yet important subject, which we commend to the serious consideration of the business men of Dalton : “Now is the time to advertise. There is a prosperous business season approaching, and there are goods to be bought which must be bought. There are wants to be supplied which must be filled. There will be sharp competition, and now is the time for busi ness men to place themselves squarely be fore the public. We are interested in this sharply, and our judgment may be , . biassed, but we ask business men to look around and see if it will not be so. Last year was a dull one. This spring has been no business season, and although summer is usually a dull season, it will be found that this summer, from August on, will be brisk. Those who fail to take advantage of the present and prepare for the competition in business by being ahead with the times, will find themselves left behind.” It is conceded by all that the largest com crop grown in Whitfield county since the Indians left it will be made this year, with two or three more good rains; and Murray—well, there are not cribs enough in the county to hold the prospective corn . crop. We were in that county last week and saw fields that have never been known to yield over thirty bushels to the acre, that will, without some unforeseen acci dent, make from fifty to seventy. The cotton crop in these counties, what little there is planted, looks as promising as any we ever saw. OUR FAIR. The following from the Citizen, is flat tering enough to insure a big fair, and we ; endorse it, but think our friends, under a fiistuken policy of economy, are failing to sufficiently advertise it: Our Fair is to commence the 25th of September, and from the known energy of the President of the Association (Col. W. H. Tibbs) as an agricultural success, as a sagacious, far-seeing bnsinees. man, and the vim which stimulates him in every thing that he attempts, aided by an active, progressive Directory, and an enthusiastic, labor-loving Secretary, what else can we , predict but a glorious success for the com ing Fair. The charmed third trial, so of ten disastrous, has long been numbered j with the first and second—the rubicon is 1 passed, and onward and upward must now be the watchword 1 The question of its ( permanency should not be discussed long- I er. It must be made a permanent fixture of our city and county, and to this end let all • go to work and have something ready to exhibit at the approaching Fair. Our na tive pride should bestir us to this effort, since our Fail’ is a Cherokee Georgia insti tution in which all her citizens should feel and take a deep interest. Let us gather together and be happy—have a grand ju bilee —a reunion—and set the stakes for a more prosperous future. Our Fair will, in all probability, be attended by many i Western men seeking new homes, and for t this we should particularly prepare. So I get ready and be on hand. See the appeal j of Secretary Jones in another column. To the Farmers, Mechanics ami Artisans of North Georgia ami East Tennessee. The management of the North Geor ■ gia Agricultural and Mechanical Associa i tion, have named the 25th day of Septem ber next, for the beginning of the sixth annual fair. The premium list now being prepared, in which every industry will be lepresen ted, will evince liberality on the part of the Association, particularly when its past ad versities are remembered. We feel it a duty and pleasure to say that the Association wa.snot organized for money making, but for the interest of share holders representing every class in the community, and its exhibitions always have been, and will in the future be con i ducted for the general good of the public jin whose midst it is planted. The direc tory are now making every effort with | cheering prospects of success, to attract i to its approaching fail’ exhibitors and vis itors from all sections of our common J country, and hope to extend a high de gree of profit and pleasure to all who may attend. The citizens of this and adjoining coun ties, and our neighbors in Tennessee, are i cordially invited and recommended to prepare something for exhibition, and we i hope the ladies will earnestly endeavor to j surpass each other in the arts and oth | er fruits of their hands, and above all that they will lend their presence and approval : of our efforts throughout the entire exhibi i tion. ;. Farmers, prepare your stock, agricul 'i tural products and garden stuffs! You : ’ have been abundantly blessed with a rich ;' harvest, far surpassing anything for years : past! Make merry; bring forward your ; I choicest property and contribute to the l ■ interest of the occasion, actuated by a 1 ‘ higher motive and a nobler purpose than I simply to win the premium. Begin your • i preparations now, and not wait for fear i. that some one else will exhibit something - ■ better than yours. : ' To our stockholders, we urge the im ; l portance of each and every one prepar ’ ing something for exhibition. It is your i duty to do so. You can help to make up the great display so much desired. Urge > J others to do likewise; take an individual •' interest and let this be the crowning fair I' of all. The county is in a condition for ' | such a glorious result, and in the end : yourselves and families will be richly re ! warded in the enjoyment of the occasion, , and you will have the conscious pride of knowing that you have benefitted your I county. T. R. Jones, Secretary. 1 Wheat ranges from 60 cts. to 81 in 1 this market. We learn a farmer hauled three wagon loads back home last week ; because the price was too low. , i -I In consequence of the glowing crop re -3 I ports, and a desire to help the country re -3' turn to specie payments, Wrench proposes < to do Job Printing at country prices— | ten per cent, cheaper than city prices. TWO FAST FRESSESI HEW SHIES AND NOVELTIES, — IL A. WRENCH, Commercial and General JOB PRINTER Citizen Ofiice, Opp. National Hotel, CONFIDENTLY HOPES, BY OFFERING the best of work at lowest competion prices, to receive an encouraging patronago. IARGE STOCK OF FINE STATIONERY, J including Writing Papers, Bill Papers, Flttf. Papers. Book Papers, Colored Papers, Envelopes, Cards, etc,, on hand. ALL KINDS OF SPECIAL RULED BOOKS, County Records, etc., at lowest Eastern prices. Music, Magazines, old Books, etc., bound in any desired style. ■ VODPIKT r Jr .HURtT?’-"□nirmriWMl—M MMIUI LLIJH J Pai ton Market. REPORTED BY W. It. KENNER AND CO. Dalton, Ga., July 28, 1875. These prices arc considered from the wagons and are of course, lower than store prices: Cotton —10 to 13% cents. Corn—Shelled Per bushel Jsl.oo Meal—Per bushel, $1 00 to 00c. Wheat —Per bushel, $0 90 to $1 00. Oats—Per bushel, 50 to 00c. Rye—Per bushel. *IOO. Barley—Per bushel, to SI.OO. sweet Potatoes—Per bushel, 75 to 00. Irish Potatoes—New—Per bushel. *1 25 to $1 50. Stock Peas—Per bushel SIOO to sllO ; White peas, $1.25. Onions—Per bushel. 1.00 to 1.25, Bacon—Clear sides, per lb., 15c; Shoul ders per lb., 10% to 11; Hams per lb., 15. Lard—Per lb!, 16% cents. Butter—Per lb., 20c. Eggs—Per dozen, 10c. Chickens—l 2% to 20cts. Feathers—New, per lb., 40 to 50c. Flour—s 2 50 to $3 00. Dried Peaches—Per lb.. 4c. to sc. Dried Apples—Per lb.. 3c to 3%c. Dry Hides—Per lb., 14c lor Beef. Green Hides—Per lb. 7c. for Beef. —-o. Atlanta uarket. REPORTED BY H. T. COX AND CO. Atlanta. Ga... July 24, 1875. Old Corn—White per bushel $1 00 tol 02. Wheat—Tenn. White, per bushel, $l3O to $1 85; Tenn. Red, per bushel $1 25t0-$l 30. Rye—Per bushel, nominal, $0 00 to $0 00. Barley—Per bushel, $0 00 to $0 00. Oats—Per bushel, 70 to 73c. Flour—Fancy per barrel $7 00 to $7 25; Fami ly $6 00 to $6 50 : Extra $5 50 to *6 00. Bacon—Shoulders per lb., 9% to 10; Hams per lb, 13% to 14c.; Clear sides per lb., 13% to 14 Meal—Per bushel, $0 00 to $1 00. Hay—Tennessee, 1 20 to $1 30. Lard—ln bbls., per 1b.,15 to 16e.; in cans, per lb., 16 to 16%c. Butter—Per lb., 20 to 23c. Eggs—Per dozen, 10 to 12c. Onions—Per bbl., $3 00 to $3 25. Irish Potatoes—Per bbl., $3 50 to S4OO. Feathers—New. per lb., 40 to 50c. Apples—per bbl. $3 50 to $4 00. RAILROAD DIRECTORY. E. T. V, and G. R. R. Passe’itfer Trains. PASSENGER TRAIN, NO. 9. Leaves Cleveland 3 27 p. m. Arrives at Dalton 5 25 p. m. PASSENGER TRAIN, NO. 10. Leaves Dalton .' 8 55 p. m. Arrives at Cleveland 10 19 p. m. MIXED TRAIN, NO. 11. Leaves Cleveland 4 50 a. m. Arrives at Dalton 7 05 a. m. MIXED TRAIN, NO. 12. Leaves Dalton 4 25 a. m. Arrives at Cleveland 6 49 a. m. “The Kennesaw Houle.’’ VIA Western & Atlantic R. R. and Connections. Schedule in Effect May 23rd, 1875. NIGHT PASSENGER—UP.” Leave Atlanta, 4.10 p. m. Arrive at Kingston, 6.42 p. m. Arrive at Dalton, 8.24 p. m. Arrive at Chattanooga, 10.25 p. m. NIGHT PASSENGER —DOWN. Leave Chattanooga, 4.00 p. m. Arrive at Dalton, 5.41 p. m. Arrive at Kingston, 7.38 p. m. Arrive at Atlanta, 10.15 p. m. day passdnger—up. Leave Atlanta, 7.00 a. m. Arrive at Kingston, 9.56 a. m. Arrive at Dalton, 11.54 a. m Arrive at Chattanooga, 1.56 p, m - DAY PASSENGER—DOWN. Leave Chattanooga, 5.00 a. m. Arrive at Dalton, 7.01 a. rs. Arrive at Kingston, 9.07 a. m. Arrive at. Atlanta, 12.06 p. m. DALTON ACCOMMODATION. Leave Atlanta, 3.30 p. m. Arrive at Dalton, 11.18 p. m. Leave Dalton, 1.00 a. m. Arrive at Atlanta, 9.30 a. m. DALTON AND CHATTANOOGA FREIGHT. Leave Dalton, 6.00 a. m. Arrive at Chattanooga, 10.17 a. m. Leave Chattanooga, 2.40 p. m. Arrive at Dalton, 6.20 p. m. CHARLES FECHNER. ST. CLAIR FECHNER. CHATTANOO GA Carriage and Buggy Works. o MANUFACTUItIdTtsS OF Buggies, Carriages, Photons, Sewing Machine Wagons, * Ami A.ll Styles oi’ Work. Fechnei? « Proppietors. o TO the citizens of Tennessee and adjoining States we would say that wc have purchased the above named extensive Works, and are now stocked with a line of first-class work which we will sell at low prices. We have a full complement of Practical Mechanics, and will guarantee satisfaction to all who may favor us with their orders. We furnish a written guarantee, for one year, with all work sold by us. Our long experience in the business in this section of the country give us decided advanta ges, which enable us to reduce the cost of really first-class work. Country orders solicited. Repairing promptly attended to. arc Agents for the celebrated Wilburn Plantation, Farm, Freight and Spring wagons. AVare-rooms and Works, corner Third and Market Streets, April 22, 1875. CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE " WILLIAMS, ZIMhIHMAN & WILSON, WI tOLESALE GROCERS COMMISSION MERCHANTS, IVo. Gkiy Street, Knoxville, Tennessee. AVE KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND A VERY LARGE STOCK OF TOBA.CCOS & CTGA-TiS, Sugar, Coffee, and Other Groceries. GRAIN BAGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. We are Wholesale Agents for the sale of Rockford Domestics and Cotton Yarns, Virginia Salt, and Sycamore Powder Company. We deal in all kinds of Pr. duce, and solicit orders for GRAIN. We offer special inducements to those who buy for Cash. May 13,1875-6 m. LIFE IBSOBANCE EfflP'Y, JIKOSXXj.su o MAURICE McCarthy, President, SHEPPARD HOMANS, Actuary, H. M. FRIEND, Secretary, o ASSETS, HALF A MILLION DOLLARS, SECIRELY INVESTED. o THE MOBILE LIFE was organized by the leading Merchants and Bank ers of Mobile, and commenced business in June, 1871, and up to June 1,1875 Has Issued Over 4,000 Policies. Thirty-Six Policy Holders have died, a nd Over One Hundred Thousand Dollars have been paid t® their widows or legal representatives. There has not been a days’ delay or any litigation in settling these claims. o INSURE IN THE MOBILE LIFE, THE FAVORITE SOUTHERN COMPANY! Insure in your Home Company and keep your Money at Home. THE MOBILE LIFE Is rapidly coming into popular favor with Southern insurers, being one of the few Companies that t Increased its Policy Holders DURING THE HARD TIMES LAST YEAR! o AIG-ENTCTES Have been established (and are now in successful operation) in Georgia, Flor ida, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas. THE MOBILE LIFE Will give you as good security for your money as any Northern or Western Company. Patronize Home Institutions. THE LIFE ENDOWMENT PLAIN Is a special feature of the MOBILE LIFE. Get the Agent to explain it to you. AGENTS WANTED. Address R. 0. RANDALL, Rome, Ga„ Gen. Ag’t for Alabama and Georgia. W. H. GROVES, Agent, DALTON, GEORGIA. June 10,1875-ly.