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LOCAL MATTERS.
ATHENS, GEOR«IAs..:...JUNE 9, 1876.
Reid k Harris
Keep always on hand, at tbolr Barber shop,
| 0 t of the most superior Hair Tonic, which
moves dandruff, &c. and promotes the growth
of the hair. They also have an elegant hair
oloss auil curl tonic, which imparts a rich
„loss to the hair, promotes its growth and pre
vents it from falling out.
Hayis’ Gallery.
Davis’—Specialty, large portraits.
Davis’—Work superbly finished.
Davis’—No day too cloudy for pictures.
Davis’—Old pictures copied.
Davis'—Open from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.
The New Insurance Building
Will be a beautiful edifleo. We saw at the
Insurance office, one day last week, tbo draw
ing proposed by Mr. W. W. Thomas, which is
beautifully executed, and shows tho now
building as it will appear when completed.
Athens Foundry and Machine Works.
The fatue of this establishment is extend
ing, ami it deserves to do so; for we know of
no more reliable establishment than it is.
Whatever is undertaken there is well done.
Capt. Nickerson informed us a few days ago
that he had recoived orders from New Or
leans and Texas within the past few days.
This shows that it has a good name abroad as
well as at homo, and it also shows what oner-
gy ami industry may accomplish. Under tho
ablo management of Capt. Nickerson, the bus
iness of tho concern is increasing and tho area
,.f its usefulness widening every year.
Witli adozon or two other manufacturing
establishments Athens would soon become
a city indeed, as well as in name.
Thomas, Fleming k Son.
See card of this enterprising firm in another
column, wholesale and retail dealers in cigars,
tobacco, snuff, fee.
We have been presented, by our courteous
and affable young friend, Joe Fleming, of this
fittn, with samples of their cigars and chewing
tobacco, which wo pronounco “ A, No. I,” and
advise our friends who want first-rato articles
in their line, to giro them a call.
The Growing Crops.
The late rains have bad a magical effect up
on the growing crops. Every thing which
has a soil of sufficient strangh to support it,;ls
now growing beautifully. Reports from mil
tho surrounding country, as well as the upper
counties, are highly favorable.
Wheat Is now out of danger of of met, and
it is generally conceded there will be a fine
yield, while tho breadth of land devoted to
this crop is gteater than usual. Oats, both
Fall and Spring, promises a fair yield. Corn
and cotton, though planted late, and therefore
backward, are both looking well; and, if the
rains continue, give promise of a fair average
yield.
W- think it may bo saiely assumed that the
general outlook in this section is more favora
ble than usual at this timo of year.
Briggs’ Stove Furnace.
We were presented by Mr. E. E. Jones, one
Jay last week, with a pound cake baked in an
,ven <m Briggs’ Stove Furnace, which has
eccu advertised iu these columns. It was
thoroughly baked and beautifully browp.
Nothing could have baked it nicer, and Mr. J.
assured us that the cost of fuel did not exceed
It cent!
These simple little furnaces aro not only a
great convenience to house keepers, but at
the same time very economical, as it costs
next to nothing to heat them. They are not
mily useful in making tea or coffee, but can be
used for making preserves, parching coffee,
heating smoothing irons, baking, frying, stow
ing, boiling, and perhaps many other purposes
which we do not at this timo think of. The
cost is but $3,50, and every housekeeper who
consults convenience and economy ought to
have oue of them.
Chickens! Chickens! Butter! Eggs!
The cry is still tbo same. Tbo supply is
Insufficient. Prices are high—sales rapid-
market always bare. Briug in your poultry,
eggs ami butter! Trot in your fat lambs—
your bellowing bullocks and bleating sheep !
But do cco to it that they are all fat 1 We arc
aware that broom-sedgo and cotton will not
enable animals to “ accumulate much grease,"
but are there not some fat ones above the cot
ton belt t
Million Court.
The editor is absent at Walton Court this
week, and expects to spend a few days at
Jacksoa Court next week—where be hopes all
iu arrears will liquidate, and those who are
out low taking the paper will avail themselves
of tho opportunity of subscribing.
Fine Whea*.
Mr. Veal, living near Big Creek church, ex
hibited in our office last week some heads of
wheat grown on unmanured upland, which
was cleared upwards of seventy years ago.
The heads are 31 inches long and filled with
large plump grains. It is certainly vory re
markable wheat for such land to produce, and
shows that tho crop this year will be a very
fine one.
Public Debate.
Should the cultivation of cotton be dimin
ished and cereals increased in the South T” waa
the question discussed at the Phi Kappa de
bate on Friday night last. Prof. White pre
sided. and the following young gentlemen par
ticipated in the debate: Affirmative—Messrs.
Zachary, Mitchell and Brinkley. Negative—
Haralson, McDonald and Ragsdale. Tl^e ques
tion was well discussed and decided in the
negative. This was, no doubt, according to
the weight of argument, presented on that oc
ctwion; bat when all the arguments are fairly
presented on both sides, all must admit that
an increase of coreals and a diminution of
cotton would add largely to the prosperity of
the South.
Public School Notice.
It is believed by the Board of Education for
Clarko that there will be funds onougb the
present year to pay, iu whole or in part, for
three months' tuition of as many of the cbil
dren from six to eighteen years of ago in the
couuty as aro likely to attend the pnblie
schools. It has therefore, been ordered by the
Board that at every place in the county where
a suitable house bos been or shall be provided
without expense to the Board, a school may be
established, or if already established, may be
continued with a rightful claim upon an equi
table proportion of the public school fond
upon the following conditions
1st. Tho timo shall he for three roontAe from
Monday, tbo 5th day of July, or from Monday
the 30th day of August, according as tbo teach
ers and patrons in the case of each school
shall, upon consultation, decide. This ar
rangement is made for the convenience of the
different localities.
2d. Pupils who change from one school to
another, cannot reccivo tho benefit of the pub
lie luod, except in tho first; and uo pupil shall
-“leive aid from the fund, the present year,
for a longer time than three months.
3d. Each teacher proposing to accept these
conditions must meet the County Board at a
session to be heidat the CourtHouse,in Athens,
at 10 o'clock, A. M„ on Tuesday, June 22d,
bringing a recommendation from the trustees
of tho school, i! there be any, or from at least
three of the patrons. At tbo same time a
license mast ho obtained, upon a satisfactory
showing as to character and qualification, by
every applicant to whom one has not already
been granted, or who has only a limited one.
4th. Evory teacher must keep a daily ac
count of the attendance of each pupil, and will
be paid sovou cents for each daily attendance,
if the funds shall be adequate, and if not, the
payments will be made pro rata. If the rates
of tuition shall, in any case, be higher than
those which the Board shall be able to pay,
tbo toucher must look to the patron for the
excess; and the Board will consider uo bill
for tuition, except within the timo embraced
within the limits mentioned in No. 1 of these
conditions.
Spelling, reading, writing, arithmetic, geo
graphy, and English grammar are tbo studies
in which applicants for license must be quali
fied.
The board will not, for the present, prescribe
any special text-books. ..
M. Stanley, President.
Jas. M. Lumpkin, C. C. and Sec’y
Rope-Walking at Toceoa.
Prof. Kalwick's excursion from Atlanta to
Toccoa and bis rope-walking at the Falls prov
ed an eminent success. As a rope-walker he
has no equal.
Wo understand lie proposes walking a rope
across the Chattahoochee near Atlanta short
ly, and that be wil! probably have another ex
hibition at Toccoa on the occasion of the Press
excursion there on the 6th of July.
The Old Lombard Bulldiug
Has been pulled down and the new building
of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company
is dow goiug up on tho samo site—corner of
College Avenuo and Clayton street. It will
a splendid structure, when completed, and
the energetic contractors will not delay it ono
day beyond the timo actually necessary to fin
ish it.
Change of Location.
The Kov. Mr. Drysdale, who has been Rec
tor of Emannuel church In this oily for two
years past, has received and accepted a call
to a church in Mobile. Ho has gone to bis
new field of labor, and carries with him the
kind wishes of oar community. His farewell
sermon was preached on the last Sunday in
Muy.
Odd-Fellows at Homer.
We loaro that a new Lodge I. 0. 0. F. was
organized at Homer on the 29th ult., by M.
P. Caldwell, D. D. G. M. and others- The
following officers were elected:
Capt I. W. Alexander....
N. G.
Dr. A. D. Cbenault
V. G.
Dr. J. W. Quillian
R.S.
B. T. Wofford. Esq
P.8.
J. T. Quillian
Sec.
First Cotton Square.
Capt. C. W. Shackleford, of Jackson county,
exhibited in this city, on Wednesday of last
u eek, the first cotton square of the season.
Destroyed by Fire.
regret to learn that the gin-house and
taw.min of Mr. Henry M. Fullilove, of Oconee
county, were burned last Tuesday night. A
uew cotton-gin, an old gin, and a large qaan-
til J °f lumber were destroyed hy the fire. It
ovidently the work of an incendiary.
We learn that a freedman raised by Mr. Ful-
liiovo was arrested on suspicion, and npon
examination sufficient proof was obtained to
I Justify sending him to jail, where be is now
| **fely lodged.
Bermuda Grass.
Tbo Groeneaboro' Herald records the ftet that
a gentleman of the place has recently shipped
two lots of Bermuda grass roots to other
States—one lot to Tennessee and the other to
Kentucky. Greenes boro’ is as well supplied
with tbo article as any place we have aeon
Wo do not know whether this excellent
grass will flourish outside of the Cotton States.
If it does, however, it will not be long until
we are supplied with a ranch better quality of
hay than comes to this country. Tbe beet
bale of bay we have ever seen bare wc bought
of tbe late John W. Mayne, and it was cored
Bermuda grass. But our people are so crazy
after cotton they will not take tbe trouble to
save bay of any kind—preferring to pay $2.50
for an inferior article.
Enlarging.
We notice that Messrs. Gilleland, Wood St
aro eulargiog and improving their furul-
| ’-are manufactory, by the addition of a plan-
lt>K ®iH, a moulding machine, St \, and have
| ‘ubstituted a steam engine for the borao-pow.
[ er ffisy have been using to drive their ms
cblnery.
y Onr friends visiting tbe city should not
miss tbe opportunity they will have to get
Photographs at Davis’ Gallery. No finer
work ie made in tbe State than at this place.
DEDICATION OF THE STATE COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURE AND THE MECHANIC
ARTS.
ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT BROUN.
The Moon Hoax.
Has anybody a copy of tbu celebrated •• moon
“•>*" published in eighteen hundred and thlr-
|Wank—we do not remember the exact date.
°y one having it will confer a favor by aend-
*8 U to this office.
Soperler Court Clerk, Banks County.
Our young friend, Mr. W. W. Moore, was
ctod Clerk of tbe Saperior Court of Banks
1 "Jibe 26th alt., to fill the vacancy caused by
i®* absconding of Oliver, and tho Governor
*** issued his commission.
At 5 o'clock on Tuesday, the let Instant,
large audience attended the dedication
“ Moore College," the new building donated
tbe College of Agricoltare by the city of Ath
cos, and named in honor of the lato Dr. R. D.
Moore.
Tbe Chancellor, Dr. H. H. Tucker, oooduot
ed tho dedicatory exercises, consisting of the
readiog of a suitable Scripture lesson, and
appropriate prayer, after which W. LeRoy
Broun, LL- D., tbe President of tbo College of
Agricultare and tbe Mechanic Arts, delivered
a very able address, tbe snbstanco of wbicb
will be found below.
After referring to tho fact that less than one
year ago, tho corner-stono of tho boautiful edi
fice was laid, and giving a history of tho man
ner in which the appropriation for the buildiog
was secured, as well as tbe appropriation
$15,000^ tbe Legislatare-^all of which la
familiar to our readers—tbe learned Doctor
proceeded ns follows:
TbCqXjgt£Bggti yet in its Infancy, has
ready done work of recognized material val
ue to the State. Tbe annual reports of tbe
experiments of tbe Professor ol Agricultare
are increasing in public interest, and are now
regarded by the agricultural community as of
very great practical value. Important agri
cultural questions are now being discussed ex
perimentally in this department wbicb may
result in tbe annual saving of vast amounts to
our farmers. Tbe work done in tbe Chemical
Laboratory for the use of tbe public in the
analysis of fertilizers, and tbe wide dissemin
ation of these analysis through tbe State Ag
ricultural Society, with tbeir calculated com
mercial values, resulted the first year, accord
ing to the estimate of tbe President of tbe
Georgia State Agricultural Society, In saving
to tbe farmers of Georgia not less than $100,-
000. Thus, by this estimate, in one year tho
coltego saved to tbe farmers of Georgia more
than six times as much as tbe recent appropri
ation given by the State. Tbe work done in
the engineering department will bear the most
favorable comparison with similar work done
in any institution in tbe United States, and,
with the improved appliances with which this
department will soon be provided, it is expec-
tbat valuable contributions will be made
to the science of engineering. Already three
important positions in the scientific depart
ments of the State are filled by yonog gradu
ates who received their scientific training in
this department of tbe University. Not to
dwell longer on this especial work of this, one
of our national schools of science, let us glance
one moment at the results of tbe establishing
in the several States these Colleges devoted
especially to tbe new education, aDd sec wbat
in the aggregate baa been tbeir success. Id
July, 1862, tbe act of CoDgress to establish
these colleges of science became a law. Now,
in tbiity-eix States, there are established forty-
orie colleges, whose propertyis valued at more
than $17,000,000. Of this amount $7,000,000
have been received as donations from States,
counties, towns and individuals. That is, for
every hundred dollars given by the Govern
ment to these colleges the people have given
sixty-nino dollars.
Tbe number of professors and instructors is
now nearly 400, with 4,000 students iu atten
dance. Hardly a decade of years has passed,
uud that a decade made more memorable by
devastating war; and yet this is tbe flattering
result; a result which proves that the educa
tion given in these science schools was demand
ed by tbe spirit of tbo age, and clearly indi
cates that in time they are destined to exert
an important influence upon the destiny of our
common country. This Science School, this
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, de
voted, as it is, to science education, does not
array herself in antagonism to an old education
of classical culture. But as oue of the co-ordi -
nato departments of tbe University, she claims
for science education a position of equality,
one of equal rank with the traditional estimate
given to tbe older prescribed forms; and at
the same time demands that the new subjects
of education shall not be trameled by the old
forms of a prescribed curriculum: A fixed and
prescribed course of study for all students of
scienco is incompatible with progressive edu
cation. Success can only be attained in a sci
entific school when, to those whose education
will justify a choice, tbe largest froedom of
election is permitted. Sciocce is synonymous
with progress, and will inevitably fail in her
work, if restrained by antiquated tradition, and
forced to adapt her students to any prescribed
Procrustean bod. But the objection is urged
to tbo elective system that there are too few
graduates. The inference is drawn that be
cause tbe number of graduates is small, that
the system is a failure. Never was there a
greater fallacy. The power of an institution
of learning depends on the life, tbe energy, the
work done by professors aDd students in tbe
several departments, and not on tbe number
of the graduating class at commencement. A
student may fail of bis degree and yet be far
better educated than one who has received hi3
so-called college honor at an institution whore
scholarship was not the test of graduation.
Will it increase the real power of a college to
yioid to this false standard, and add to its num
ber of graduates by stamping tbe counterfeit
and gnuuina alike ; by timo aloue, and not
qualification, the element necessary for gradu
ation f There is one thing we would take this
occasion to impress upon the minds of the stu-
dcuts; that is, that the possession of a diploma
uo more makes a man educated than the stamp
on the coin makes the metal genuine. Each
student, sooner or later, will find tbe world
full of matter of fact men, who are ic tbe habit
of valuing things for what they are, and not
for what they appear to be; who will, regard
less of tbe stamp which he bears, brand him
«s a counterfeit if bo fail to have tbe genuine
ring.
Tbe purpose of this College will be, under
its present organization, to stamp no counter
feits, but only to give its impress to tbe genu
ine coin. With such jealous care does she pro
pose to guard her reputation, that in coming
years her seal may be everywhere recognized
as an assured teBt of genuineness. It is only
when this strict guard is kept that an institu
tion of learnlag is meeting fully all its raspon
sibilities. ADd should any adherents of the
false standard of success undervalue the work
of tbe college because she may annually pre
sent a small number of graduates, we would
remind such of sop’s fable of the wolf and
tbe lioness. The wolf was reviling the lioness
that she brought forth only one at a birth.
“ True,” replied tbe lioness, “ one, but a lion."
The course of education given in this college
is distinctly scientific. There are now three
special courses arrauged—a coarse in Agricul
ture, a course in applied Chemistry, and a
course in Engineering. A student, when qual
ified, is permitted to elect either course. The
design is remake this building not only nomi
nally but really a Laboratory. In tbe com
modioiu rooms that are here arranged, through
tbe liberality of this city, and to be equ
by the gift of tbe State, it is designed to
all the students, even the youngest, engaged
in actual scientific work.
Thus, with energetic, living teachers, the
student will be brought, without the nee of
text books, directly in contact with nature.
By means of this special science training, there
will be sent from these halls a class ot yonog
men who will go forth active, earnest workers,
having a proper regard for the honors of labor
—of that labor which combines brain-work
with hand-work—yonog men whose thoughts
will be directed to the channels of productive
industry; who will develop new industrial in
terests throughout our State; who will bring
from the bowole of the earth her hidden trea
sons, and whose ambition wili be to gain thoso
valued prizes in the applied sciences that bring
both riches and renown. Tbns from these
halls will be laid tbe foundations or tbe future
Arkwrights, Stevonsone, Laweeand Bessomere
oftbe Sootb.
We indulge bright bopee of tbe fatnre suc
cess and worth to tbe State of this College, as
tbe scientific school of the University, provided
it be permitted to work oat iu destiny, as true
science requires, unfettered by tradition or ar
bitrary prescription.
Onr plans are not contracted, bnt are on a
scale commensurate with tbe dignity of tbe
8tate, whose name tbe college bears. “ To
complete onr plans”—to repeat the words that
were need by myeelf in a publio address two
years ago—to complete the plans in accordance
with onr views, $100,000 would be required to
purchase the appliances of instruction. We
need a conservatory, a botanical museum, an
agricultural and physiological museum, a tech
nical mnsonm, modes of engineering, with ex
teoslvo physical and chemical apparatus. All
these appliances are needed, and most be sap
plied, if we desire no longer to be content with
small things, and are unwilling to 'stop just
where we have begun. If we wish to build np
a good scientific institute, that will extend iu
influence over onr whole State and throughout
the South, we mast stand shoulder to shoulder
and go forward, measuring onr demands, not
by tbe past, bnt by tbe necessities of tho fntare,
knowing that no possible investment made by
tbe State or by the people can yield each re
turns as that Invested in developing tbe brains
of her bods.
Tbe Professor then discussed tbe importance
of a scientific education. He called attention
especially to tbe distinctive, mental ‘iSslpliue
of tbe study of science, and thought tbe friends
of science bad some times weakened the
strength of tbeir arguments by dwelling too
much on tbe practical benefits derived from
its stndy. He said: A high order of litera
ry culture, desirable as it is among a people,
is possible only with leisure. Timo is requi
site for this culture and memory for its enjoy-
For the Weekending Jane 8.
ry, 11*
goad ordinary, 18 low middling, 14} ; middling It |
FACTO1Y GOODS TOBACCO.
Cotton Yarns,... 81.25a
Omabngt.pcr yard I4al8
i Shirting*........_ 10a
Common.perlb G0a85
ment, and in advancing life, this leisure is
only possib'e where wealth exists. When tbe
labors of nine-tenths of a man’s working hoars
are required to provide for the physical neces
sities of life, there is only ono-tonth left for
culture. When tbo demands of physical life,
food, raiment and shelter are furnished by ac-
enmnlated capital, representing tbe potential
energy of former generations stored np for
present nee, then only tbq mental energies nn-
iojnred by physical necessities may be direct
ed to high Intellectual culture. With educa
tion there eboald be an adaptation, a fitness
of Its character to the wants of the society for
which it is intended. It should be adopted
not to a limited portion of society, but to moot
all its varied demands; not to tbe so-called
learned professions only, bnt to fill tbe varied
avocations of life.
The mental discipline produced by the study
of tbe sciences leads to accuracy of thought;
it cultivates tbe babit of careful observation;
and habituates the mind to inductive thought.
In this consists its chief distinctive character
istic. Tbe troths of science are all inferred
by induction from a large number ot particu
lar facte. It is by tbe study of tbe methods
by which scientific troths have been discov
ered that the mind becomes imbued with the
babit of inductive thought, and in ail rela
tions of life learns to apply correctly this
great principle of discovery. Scientific study
teaches the legitimate value of one experi
ment, and demonstrates the absurdity of draw
ing a general conclusion therefrom. This
habit of mind guards one against placing too
high an estimate on bis individual experience.
It shows him that general conclusions resalt
from this aggregate, and cannot be legitimate
ly inferred from one instance, in one individu
al.
It is tbe inductive babit of thought caused
by science study that guards against tbe error
so frequently observed of forming theorios
from a siogle experiment or from one observa
tion. A single experiment in any depart
ment of science, dissociated from others is of
no value. He is scientifically educated who
knows tbe real value of a fact, who will give
it neither too much nor too little value. But
facts alone are not education, they are not
disciplinary, they only exercise the memory,
tbe first development of all the faculties. And
storing the memory with facts, we most bear
in mind is not education.
All elementary education, it is true, con
sists in memorizing facts ; yet this beginning
is not edneation. A knowledge of the three
R’e no more constitutes education than a pile
of bricks makes a house, and, as has been ob
served. unless something higher than tbe
three R’s is taught, a fourth R., rascaldom, is
apt to be developed therewith.
Scientific education consists in training the
mind to comprehend relations, not in storing
it with isolated facts. Should I content my
self, said the Professor, with telling the pupil
that the earth is eighty times larger than the
moon, that Jupiter has four satellites, that
heat is a mode of motion, or that water con
sists of oxygen and hydrogen, I wonld no
more educate him than I would were I to tell
him the number of square feet in the floor of
this room, or tbe difference between a carpen
ter’s hand-saw and a cooper’s adzo. I would psrdoi 2.75a3.00Gold,buying, 1.
* Coder do....... 9.00*12.00: Jelling,!.
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Retail Prices Current. | Read, Pause, and Reflect. 11874. Statistics of Sales. 1874.
I HAVE just received a fine lot of NEW GOODS, I
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consisting df
THE SINHER,
CORRECTED BY THB MERCHANTS’ EXCHANGE. B OOtS, ShOeS, HatS, CaliCOeS, B y True Mer^, AgainWTnHSuC-
- - - -- — 1 MUSLINS, LAWNS, cess!!
Cottonades, Checks, &e. | wwtTrTw “o* m«”'co
ALSO, I Weed 8. M. Co.......„,....... v 20,495
4 3nirtings............ 10*
l-45h**t in r,brown, 13*14
DRYGOODS.
Print., prjrd.......10@I2J
Delaine. 29*23
BleachedShirtings, 10*30
Bed Ticking,—........20*50
Wonted............. 20*125
Blanket. 160*8001
PROVISIONS.
Flonrfaney tlbbl. *$11
Family,— *9
superfine,—. *S
Corn, white.bu..... 125*125
yellow, none.
Peae, ...125*130
Meal .125*130
Wh**t, 1.50*1.60
duckwheatFlour, ..—8*19
Bacon, .Idee 131*14
•houldera ......1*12}
bam.............15*16
Lard, _... 16*24
t rich Potato*!,eonn
try, pr bn 1.00*1.60
Northern 200
Sweet,-125*150
Egge prdo. 15 20
Chicken. 20*30
Turkey* 75*125
Butter, IB tb .......25*30
GROCERIES
Medium,
Fine
Smoking,............ SOalOl)
c“gfi?Am *p*°rM',|330i501 "'“Hy k *P‘ in * *I*ST-CI,ASS
ll.r.n. UTS.1AA I »TOKE.
Ju.t think of it,
A pair of GAITERS for $1 60
A floe pair of BOOTS for 5 00
CHECKS 12*o
CALICOES lOe
All of tbe.e thing., end * groat many more, CHEAP wUI P *^he rrnVrwo
for the CASH. You know whet I mean by tbe each— | „ a JSn 11 '®??!MANUFACTURING.
“TEE MONEY.”
Look to your interest, and call and eee me,
•p!21 N. E. RHODES.
Sugar,crushed, 15*10 Sulnbnr,...........
A, 14*15
B, 14*15
C 12 *15
Demarara 121*15
Coffee,Rio,per lb....23*25
Laguyra, 28*33
Jar*, ..—.-33*37
Tea,Hyson,ttlb 1.50
Gunpowder, ......1.60
Black, 1.25
Syrup, cane,....
Cuba molasses.
1.00*1*4!| Su 8 ar * Coffee, Molasses, Syrup, Flour,|wIScS's!.'m®Co‘.—17.528 «
Bacon, Lard,
Havana,-...$75*100
ammunition.
Powdar, per lb.......40*50
Shot,.. -....12*16
Lead, -..10*12
Cape,perbox,.........10*40
LIQUORS.
Cornubiskey, good..$310
medium, 3.00*3.00
common, 1.25*5.08
Peach brandy, good 4.00
modtum 3.00
common 2.0b
Apple do. good *4.00
medium 3.00*
common 2.25*
Hon«dgin-:.. t 5 # So*il:SS 1 A¥KlL u *- * ch0,f# ‘ nd u, * rM -
American do. 3.00*6.00 1
Bourb*; wkiiky,2.00*4.00
The Singer beats it* meet formidable competitor
148,842.
Do not purchase a machine until jou try tilt Singer.
Wanted at Once.
Fifteen agent* to cell the Singer, the best, the moat
popular, and, consequently, easiest sold of any Ma
il bin* in the market. To the right kind of men w*
both.
G. H. Hope, GenT Ag’t of N. E. Gar*t"A thane, din.
may 19—tf
Cash for Wool,
OR _
MISS C. JAMES WOOL FOR CLOTH!
JVXillinery
Fancy Goods,
(a the atore on Broad street, recently occupied by Sr I
G. REESE. Prices to suit the eimea. L
STAMPING AND MACHINE WORK
| ueatly executed. C. JAMBS,
ap!14 0m late with Mrs. N. B. Clarke, Augusta. |
sfeeCeaet;. :. --..22*25 | SPRING & SUMMER STOCK OF
plow, 111*12} 1
Wine*, .3.00*10.00
DRUGS.
Copperas,per lb..... 6*10
Indigo, -.1.75*2.50
Madder,... ... 20*35
Ex. Log wo id— 25*40
Epiom Sail!,— 20
Alum 20
20
HARDWARE.
IronjSwe-lcr.pcrib. 8*8}
Eogliuh, 4*5
Castings -0}a8
Nails, perkig 4.50*
Cotton Cards,
Wool “
.Plow Points
.75al00:SmitV* Bellow;,
,.—05*76; Anvils
7Sr
50*
25*40
60 inch
- 17*18
Gandlea,sperm,prlb. 1C *50 Hammer* 17*18
adamantine, 20*25;Horse Shoes 81*10
tallow, 15*20| <• •* Nail* 20*36
Choose,State, per lb.20*25; Weeding Hoe*, per dot.
English Dairy,25*30 Bride’s C. II- 55*75 _
Crackers,soda, 15*20, A me s’Shovels 1.30*1.40 I Hats Laees, Ribbons, Trimmings, Ac., which eba is
butter, 15*20; do Spadae, 1.59*1,761 offering at low price,. Call, examine and be convinced
sugar, 20*30;Traoe Chains, 85*1,001 Next door to Bank of the University, Ath« ns. *pl21
cream, 20*30; BOOTS AND SHOES. I —
Candy,fancy,prib. 50*80; Loalbcrn,10.al2.00 I Great Reduction in Prices!
plain
T HE Athene Manufacturing Company having pur
chased new wool machinery to take the place of
' their. Roll Card*, would now inform the planters that
tb ay will exehang* their oloth for wool, and invita
tho attention of planter! to their new style* of Jeans,
which are quite up to any in tho market. We have
| black, brown and mixed.
mayl9—it R. I,. BLOOMFIELD, Ag’t.
carpets:
Great Bargains in Carpets,
FOR CASH OR CITY ACCEPTANCE.
We are now offering, at very low prieee, onr
Millinery 1T1 , m ,
AND FANCY GOODS. Brussels, Three-Plys and
Scotch Ingrams,
MRS, T. A. ADAMS
A NNOUNCES to tho public that eh* is now reeeiv-
4V ing a largo and varied stock of Ladies' Bonnets,
Together with a Large Stock of
WINDOW SHADES,
Lace Curtains and Cornices,
DAMASKS, REPS & TERRYS,
40 LEATHER i J PIANO AND TABLE COVERS,
Soda,..^-:::Zl2al6S.lc, per lb._ -SOaio F^^p^ th j rt ?, BRACKETS WALL p ■, p .
BlaokPeyper, I wcrk^lEi^VRE^LY REDUCED p‘riSeS. I “ ™ ™ 131011©!,
Starch*/ -"““i--- Uojwp'^ol*^’--.'.^5oIt5 I Ocod bargains |und ir evi ,?yffi”ing“« t ,ow WALL PAPERS & BORDERS,
oimiuu, «.e*....«fGw»iai an SS nnpmt*snnmr ctadd I
LEATHER.
ap!2S
BURKE’S BOOK STORE.
Tallow,- —...oaivj mu
Green Apples, . 75al50|Dry, par lb.
Rice, Ilal2 0rccn,.
Mackerel, No. 1, kits, 225j BAGGING. I (-'ROM .he subscriber, on L M Fowlers’s plantation, I
No. 2,-.......200:QunDy,par yd. 14*151 Clarke county, Ga, on April 17th, 1875, a small
STRAYED,
No. 1} barrels, 8.50; TIES.
No. 3, kits, i.75;Tie*
Sardines,ptr box, 25a i ROPE.
SALT, per hack, a200;Cotton,
Grae*,
WOODEN-WARE. |
Painted buckets, FINANCIAL.
8*10
40*50
25*30
[ sorrel mere, with white face, and low in order. She I
i waa brought from Union county, and started io that [
direction. Any information thankfully received by I
PAUL HUMPHRIES.
ap!28-3t Athens, Ga.
simply bo storing bis mind with facts, be giv
ing him bricks as material to construct bis
bouse. These facts would have tbeir value,
but they would continue to form a shapeless
>ile, unless I should go further, and show him
low by inductive thought to cement these
bricks together in a comely edifice. But as
bricks are essential elements of a bouse, so
facts are essoutial dements of an education.
They have their value, but all are not of equal
value. Wbicb is ot more worth to know, tbat
sanguis means blood, or to know the circula
tion of tbe blood t to know tbataer means air,
or to know the oonsequence of breathing tbo
impure air of ill-ventilated rooms t to kuow
tbat color moans beat, or to kuow the laws of
beat t and if mental discipline, inductive hab
its of thought, can be formed by studying tbe
relations of facts that are themselves of value
to the professor, then of eo much more worth
is that study which comprehends such facts.
The mind trained in scientific methods of in
vestigation, habituated to scrutinize closely,
earns to regard a fact only as a liok iu a
chain. It is not the phenomena, but the re
lations botween tbe phenomena that are con
sidered. True knowledge, where other pow
ers than those of memory are exercised, con
sists ia a knowledge of relatioos. This ie true
science, and this searching for relations, this
looking for the golden thread of induction
tbat will bind the seemingly disconnected
links together, is the distinctive discipline of
science study by which tbe full strength of the
intellect is edueed.
Oue of tbe distinctive characteristics of the
discipline imparted by the study of science is
^dependence of thought and consequent self-
reliance. Tbe trntbs of science rest upon a
firmer basis than tbe authority of men, how
ever eminent for their knowledge; they rest
upon the solid basis of inductive logic. Opin
ions in science are valuable only so far as they
represent generalizations of observed phenom
ena. Authority, as such, has little weight.
In this respeot scientific discipline differs
greatly from that of linguistic and historical
studies, where on all disputed points authority
is the final refuge.
Freedom of thought engendered by science,
has largely contributed to tbe advance of tbe
I9th century. Science and freedom go band
in hand. No people trained by science-edu
cation can ever be made submissive slaves.
Science does not over-estimate tbe value of
words. “ Words," said Hobbes, “ are the
counters of wise men, but the money of fools.”
Science deals not with words, bat with
things; not so much with the expression of the
conception, as with the conception. Hence it
cultivates not talk bnt thought, not speech bnt
silence; and this discipline of eilence is espe
cially worthy of the consideration of the young
men of the South. Tbe tendency has been to
estimate oratorical talent beyond its true val
ue. Tbo love of declamation needs not - cnlti
vation. This over-estimate of the benefits to
be derived from a cultivation of the speech
making talent frequently paves the way to sad
failures and bitter disappointments. The
South needs not talkers, bnt doers; not speech-
makers, bnt corn-makers and iron-makers
not word skill, bnt mechanioal skill; not men
who wish to be somethiag, bnt men who wish
to do something. If tbe energy now expended
Whtto pine, 7.00*8.OO Sllrer—buying,-... -1.03
Sieves, S.oOaS.OOi selling,.— 1.031
The above are retail price*. Price* are shaded to |
wholesale buyer*.
H AVING been informed thatcheap, WORTHLESS I
needles are being placed upon the market for tbe I
Rugs and Door Mats.
JAS. G. BAILIE & BRO-,
feblO 205 Broad ftrect, Augusta, Ga.
removalT
The Distributing Office of the
SMB SEWING MACHINE CO,
Hai been removed to the N*w Brick Building
ON CLAYTON STREET,
E. A. WILLIAMSON,
Practical ffatchaler an! Jeweler.
A T Dr. King’s Drug Store, Broad Street, will exe
cute all work entrusted to him in tb* beet style |
and at reasonable priees.
Terms positively GASH. feb4
purpose of injuring our Machine, we hereby give no
tice to our patron* that hereafter tho genuine Singer I Adjoining the LesterBloek, corner of College Avenue
Neediecan be purchased from ue.orany of our Agents, I and Clayton Street.
at the reduced price of 40 cent* per dozen, 25 cents 1
per half dozen.
THI5 SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.,
m*r3i G. H. HOPE, A set,
BAZAR
GLOVE-FITTING PATTERNS I
A RE the best, neatest fitting, and cheapest paper |
patterns in the world. Cell at the office of tbe
Singer Manufacturing Company, corner College Av
enue and Clayton street, and see for yenrself. Call, I
or write for catalogue. A large discount to Agents. I
marSl G. H. HOPE, Agent.
Tin Roofing! Iron Roofing!
Pocket Telegraph Instruments. I SHINGLE ROOFING!!
B Y the aid of one of ihet* little instrument*, any I , , . . . . ,
one can learn telegraphing without difficulty— I T h# undartigned are prepared to take contract, for
..M. Prior I L any of the above kind* of roofing at short notice-
any of the above kinds of roofing s
Old shingle Roofs taken off, sheethed and replaced
with tin or sheet iron w’th the greatest dispatch. Any
kind of roof repaired and painted. Parties wanting
any of the above work done wonld do well to call on
ue for prices, eto., etc. Tin guttering a specialty.
Febl7 3m D. M. KENNEY A CO.
B RACKETS, W*Ii Pockets, Book-Sbelvo>, Clock-1 Shop on Clayton atreet, rear Talmadge,lIodgton A Co.
Shoives.Toilet-Caae*, Match-Safe*, Hanging Baa-1
Full direotiooa accompanj each instrument.
5 cent*. For tale at
aplll BURKE'S BOOK STORE.
Brackets! Brackets!
FIRST-CIaASS.
T HE publio would do well to call at the shop of tbo I
undersigned, where ell kinds of i
BAEBERING, HAIR-DRESSING, &c.
uisutxtsjiuuui , ' , , ’ . . I ebony and pearl caie*, at
Is done in the beat style of the art. Come, and be I ^ j.
ket», Ac—the largest and handsomest assortment ever I
brongbt to Athena. For sale at
nov25 BURKE’S BOOK STORK.
Gold Pens and Pencils.
ABIE, TODD A CO.’S Gold Puna, (warranted
be tbe best made,) in gold, ailrer, robber,
DAVIS A SAPP.
burke’s b 0 ok store.
The tndersigned is now prepared to furnish
MONUMENTS,
I rOR use on any Sewing Machine, is “CLARK’S
- O. N. T.,’’ especially that made for and bearing I ~| I JJt A I \ Qr | l 'VT'17' Q
the name of the Singer Mannfactnring Co. A word, A-L ,r.>XA.XJ O _L V-/XN JuiO
to tho wise should be inffieient. JJaT" Fries, 75c. pel
dozen Spools, at the office of the SINGER MANU
FACTURING CO a. H. HOPE, Agent,
julyl—ly Bishop’s Corner, Athens, Ga.
Or anything in tb* Marble or
IRON-RAILING
line, at short notice. I have quit* a number of NEW
DESIGNS or Patterns, which can be seen by sp '
ing to NovSO—tf J. R.CRAN1
Wagon Yard in Athens.
T HE inbeeriherhii fitted np and opanad a safe, com-1
fortable and oommodions Wagon Yard, on Rival |
straet. in th* neighborhood of the Upper Bridge, where
CORN, FODDER, and all other necessary snppliee ran , ___ , . ... ,
be purchased on reasonable terms. Chargesmoderate. T H ® in * ddition 10
The highest market price paid for Country Produce, I '“ e,r Llvet J’ r *8“‘* r
and Bank bills raeeivad in exehangefor Goods.
July!- tf WILEY F. HOOD.
" And will, from thie date, keep on hand, at all times,
full supply of
HORSES & MULES.
SALE STABLE,
C. B. Veronee,
Practical Slate & Tin Roofer, Gutterer^c.
ATHENS, GA.
Plain and Ornamental Slate as
cheap as Tin!
A LL work done at tbo lowest rates and in tbe boat
manner. Jobbing of all kinds promptly attend-
| ed to.
Work done iu Atbena for Dr. Lipscomb, Y. L. G.
I Harris, Mr. Summey and many others four years ago,
end uo complaint yet. All work warranted. Orders
| addressed as above will receive prompt attention.
Athens,Feb 17 tf
NEW LAW FIRM.
I HAVE aseoeiat.d with me, in the praetiee of law,
L. W. THOMAS, Esq., a young gentleman of col
legiate edneation, and a graduate of the University
Law School, of Georgia, whom I regard as a gentle
man of fine ability, good moral character and great
energy. And under the firm name of JACXSON A
THOMAS, (office at Athens, Go.,) we propose to prae
tiee in all th* courts within onr reach, except th*
Conrt of Ordinary of Clarke county.
I hope, by prompt attention to business, tbe firm
‘Wally patr<
will be liberally patronised.
dec23
ASA M. JACKSON.
These in want *o Stock can be anpplied at
THE GREAT REMEDY | HORSES & MULES.
FOR
Bn, Sealils, Cn, Poison Oat, Sip
of Usects ad Gitutws hflammitions Centrally,
DISCOVERED BY MRS. L. E. BUSH,
JUG TAVERN, WALTON CO., GA.,
of
in office-seeking were expended in developing
our mineral resources, lo increasing onr agri
cultural products, in utilizing onr waste water
powers, in covering tbe thousand bills with
cattle and sheep, and in extending the bene
fits of edneation, Georgia wonld soon become,
in all tbat constitutes true greatness, one of
tbe first States of this Union. It is a question
whether the Ancient form of edneation of the
ten oommandments and a handcraft" bad
not advantages that are worthy of considers
tion in these latter days. Yet, we most not
be regarded as undervaluing true eloquence.
The grandest power given to man is the abili
ty to translate the eternal troths of Qod into
language that can bo comprehended by the
mass of mankind—to translate them in such
words and in each terms that persuade while
they convince. This God-given power, that
sways a multitude as a wind bends a forest, is
us eloquence, not college taught eloent
The Professor concluded his lecture by
showing how a knowledge of science fits tbo
individual for the duties of practical life, and
bow it largely contributes to tbo wealth and
power of the State.
On Wednesday evening, Prof. Charbonnier
delivered a lecture on Engineering, which
riveted tbe attention of his intelligent audito
ry for more than an hour.
On Thursday, at 5} o'clock, p. m. Prof.
White delivered a public lectnre on Chemis
try, which was highly interesting to the large
audience in attendance—giving, as he did,
history of this highly important science.
On Friday afternoon, Dr. Pendletop, Pro
fessor of Agricoltare, ieetared on his favorite
theme, and imparted to it an interest tbat
was bound to fix tbe attention of all who heard
him.
We regret that we have not apace to pub
lish this week all the publio lectures which
followed the dedication of Moore College,
which is now (be headquarters of the College
of Agrica’.tnre and the Mechanic Arts.
The building, besides serving a useful pur-
poso, is a monument of tho liberality of tbo
citizens of Athens, as troll as a monument to
perpetuate tho memory of Dr. Richard D
Moore, one of the most useful men ever reared
n this community.
W AS entered against the World, at the late State
Fair at Maeon, and iedaily effecting THE MOST |
WONDERFUL CURBS, and has become an indie-
pensabl* household necessity. No family should bo
without It I
If, aftor trial, n family is willing to lire without this
preparation for Ton Dollars, agents are authorised to
refund the money.
FOB SALE,
In Athens—At Dr Wm King’s Drag Store and at
tb* Store of Judge J D Pittard.
In WatkinevlUe—At thaStoro of Booth A Durham.
In Monroe—At Dr Galloway’s Drag Stora.
At Princeton—By Mr Bussell.
Address all orders to WILEY H. BUSH,
novl9 Jag Tavern, Walton eo., Ga.
Liquors! Liquors!
LARGEST STOCK IN THE CITY.
R. H. LAMBKIN,
A T his ostablishmant on Wall street, (a few users
from Broad) is now offering a Urge stock of
lfl 9 ures * I JPure Wines and Liquors,
Athens, Nov. 4—tf
GANN A BEAVES.
Family Groceries.
At wholesale or retail, ae cheap or cheaper than thay
an be bought at any otherastablishment In this eity.
His assortment embraces all qualities, from ordi
nary to tho very best.
Purchasers are Invited to call and axamin* for
thameolvoe. mart.
VEGETABLE
UVEl POWDERS!
W ARRANTED to bo the boat and eheapast artiele
for tbo speedy relief of
Use the Great
For nil Diseases of tho Bowels, snob as
CHOLERA, DYSENTERY,
Diarrhoea, Colic,
PAINS IN BACK, SIDE & JOINTS,
Toothache and Neuralgia.
R. R. SAULTER
C ALLS the attention of his friends and the “ rest of
mankind” to tho faot that ho will keep on hand a
fresh assortment of
Family Supplies,
With a fin* quality of
COOKINC WINE,
Either in bottles or on draught. Also, tho host of _ __
BRANDIES, WHISKIES, BUM, LIYER C0MPLAINT,
Gin, Ale, Lager Beer, Bilious Ooiio,
CIGARS & TOBACCO. Dyspepsia,
Country dealers supplied at low figures, at I OTr' , mjT?Ar\Ar' , 'I-J'C
HOLBROOK’S CORNER, DlL-JS.nLAUAUflb.,
jan8 Near Northeastern Depot, Athens,Ga. I CHRONIC DIARRHCEA
AND
ID Y ENTERY,
Paid in tb* aid* and back, and nit th* symptoms con
sequent on disordered LIVES,
Stomach and Kidneys.
The Proprietors. In potting this GEBAT REMEDY
before the pnblie, do so with tho fins belief that it
will core all the above diseases it is recommended to
onr*. All w* ask is a fair trial.
If this MEDICINE does not perform what w* elalm
for it aftor a fair trial, aooording to th* directions,
than
Return it anJ get pur Money.
Prepared and put up by J. E. ROSS,
At DB. W. R. D. THOMPSON'S,
285 East Fair street, ATLANTA, GA.
>W*AND FOR 8ALB BY ALL DRUGGISTS.-*
PRICE, 50 CENTS.
July 8th, 1874.
GLOBE HOTEL,
AUGUSTA, GA.
Comer of Broad and Jackson streets.
T HE Glob* Hotel has jnst been refurnished and ra
ttled, with all tbe modern improvements and con
vonisnees, together with tbe addition of a now reran
dab, making it one of the most eomploto Hotels in tb* I Dpinn Rft fj an f c Dai. PanVorva
eounlry, and is now ready for tho accommodation of I OU UCulS XTcx IraCliagC.
P. MAY, Proprietor.
BASE-BALL GUIDE FOR 1875.
D nWITT’S Basa Ball Gnid* for 1876. Authorised |
edition. Prie* 10 cents. For sal* at
aplI4 BURKE’S BOOK STORE.
FOR SALE,
QJEVERAL superior building lots, being a part of
t-J tho lot known as th* Baxter place.
angle—tf
Dr. M. S. DURHAM, or
J. S. WILLIFORD.
CITY LOTS for SAIE.
F OR sale. 79 lots, located on the estate of Dr. E. R.
War*, known as th* Joel Hurt plot. Said plot
can ho seen at th* Bank of the University.
For terms, Ac., apply to Prof. L. H. Charbonnier,
at hie residence, or at his offie* in the University, 3d
story Libary building.
Dee2 TtlOS. Q. BARRETT, Ex’r.
ATHENS
NIMBLE & GRANITE WORKS.
A. R. Robertson
M ANUFACTURER and Dealer in Monuments,
Head 8tones, Cradle Tombe, Box Tombs. Also,
Vases and Marble Tops for Foraitnre. All work war
ranted, and ennfnlly boxedfor transportation. Prices
moderate.
Work shop adjoining old eomotory. j*lyl2—ly
Croquet—Base Balls.
pi ROQUET Sets at varions prices. Base Balls, bast
\J regulation make, Bats, Ae., at
ap!7 -
BURKE’S BOOK STORE.
Perforated IKIottoes a
M OTTOES on Porfontod.Card Board, with fram
and glace, the latest novelty, at
apl7 BURKE'8 BOOK STORE.
Southern Mutual Ins, Co.l
ATHENS, GA., May 22d, 1«$." J
T HE annual meeting of this Company will ho hold
at th* Company’s office, In Athens, on Tuesday,
the 1st day of Jane next, at 10 o’eloek, A. M.
" * S. THOMAS, See’y.
maj2fi—2t
IP YOU WANT TO SEE
Fine Mules.
That will do yon good to-look upon, goto tbe o(d
place. nov4—St GANN A REAVES.
Prepared by
Dr. WM. KING, Jr.,
mar31 Athens, Georgia.
ANTI-PYROTIC,
OR,
Great Fire-Killer.
NO HUMBUG!
CERTAIN,SURE, RELIABLE.
B Y a recent discovery, we are enabled to offer tho
pnblie a safe, eertain and snr* oure for
Barns, Scalds, Scald-Head, Stings by Insects,
Tetter, Bing Worm. Piles, Bore Kjrei
and Old Born ot long standing.
This preparation has been thoroughly tostod—in
boras always insures almost Instant rtlief—has never
failed in a single Instance.
W* have in onr possession numbers of oertifioatas
showing th* WONDERFUL CURB'S effected by this
preparation, which never fails.
Eyery Family anil tore a Bottle of it
READY FOR USE!
No one knows how soon a member of tho family may
need it.
It iaa Georgia production and perfectly free from
mineral poison.
kSO-For sale In Athens at th* Drag Stores of Dr. ft.
M. Smith A Co. and Dr. Wm. King, Jr.
Orders shonld be addressed to
JAURETT A MULICEY,
Aug3 Walton’s Ford, G .a
TOY MONEY.
T EN dollars worth of Toy money—tho very thing
for tho boys—for 15 cents, at
juno2
BURKE’S BOOK STORK.
Brackets.
A LARGE lot of Brackets, AVail Pockets, Match-
Safes, Hanging Baskds, Towil and
Ac., at greatly reduced ]
ep’.7