Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

THE GAZETTE Wednesday, January 22,1873. A Careless Postmaster. —The Post master at Abbeville don’t care a continental whether he attends to bis business or not. One half of the mail sent there last week by the mail route from here to that point was returned to the ElSerton office, the mail matter having never been emptied out. Where a gentleman occupies a position it is expected that he discharge the duties per taining to it. If he does not intend to do so he should resign, and if he does not re sign he out to be removed. “Them’s our sentiments.” Fertilizers. —We take great pleasure in calling attention to the advertisement of W. A. Swift in another column. He is agent for several kinds of fertilizers, among which is Zell’s, which has been used to a considerable extent in this county, and has been spoken of by the users as one of the best manures ever brought to this county. We have so much confidence in it that we expect to try some of it this year. Mr. Swift is a young gentleman that would not deceive any one, and all who have dealings with him will find him honest to a iault. We acknowledge receipt from General Dußose of copy of Congressional Globe con taining hU speech on the Atlantic and Great Western canal. This was an argu ment showing the constitutionality of an appropriation, and is said to have attracted considerable attention. We are under many obligations to Mr. S. K, Johnson, the gentlemanly Superin tendant of the Georgia Railroad, for extend ed favors. We acknowledge our indebtedness to Hon. T. M. Norwood, for valuable public documents. GOV. SMITH’S MESS A GE. This, says the Macon Messenger, is pure ly a business document, ft deals almost wholly in materialities —what the State earns and spends—what she owes and the chance of paying it —what is the condition of her properties and institutions, a_.d how they may best be protected. This is the story, and outside of this, nothing. Nothing about ‘•'our Federal relations”—the revolutions of ’9B—“de ’menments”—centralism —despot- ism—liberty—equal rights or anything of the kind. It is a very suggestive silence, and we ourselves think, that if Georgia can save herself from material plunder in these times, it is all she can do. The rest is past argument or discussion ; still, the Governor might have touched upon some topics of needed genertfi legislation to profit. For example, more than anything else, we need a good, just, precise and equal election law, instead of the shred and patches we have. But the Governor is quite right in giving all outside politic* 1 topics the go-by. We can do nothing, and we are nothing in the Federal system, and the way to have our opinions respected is not to express them. The Governor’s accouut of the financial condition is encouraging. The credit of Georgia can be maintained without onerous taxation, by close management and by in curring no further indebtedness. It is ob vious, however, that we must abandon the practice of endorsing railway bonds and for get h_>w to issue any more bonds. NEXT AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION. The State Agricultural Society, ) Secy’s Office, Atlanta, Jan. 8,1873. j Messrs. Editors : For the benefit of the planting community, please announce that the next semi-onnuul convention of the Georgia State Agricultural Society will meet in the city of Augusta, on Tuesday, 11th February next. This convention will be in many respects, the most important the State Society has yet held. Many subjects of vital iuterest to the farmer and the material welfare of the State, will be before the body for discus sion and action. The Committee on Direct Trade and Immigration, appointed at the Griffin convention, will make their report at this convention of the Society, and delegates from all the Southern States and the South ern commercial centres, are expected to be in attendance. The railroad companies of this State, with unexampled liberality, and an earnest uesire to foster and promote the agricultur al and material interests of the State, will pas= delegates from county and neighbor hood clubs, and lite members and officers of the State Society free both ways. I t is important that the election of dele gates should not be deferred longer than the first meeting of the Club in January, Re ports should then be forwarded at once to the Secretary’s office at Atlanta. Editors and representatives of the press are cordially invited by the State Society to be present on this occasion, and are respect fully requested to give this notice circula tion and the weight of their indorsement. Very respectfully, A. H. Colquitt, President. _— ♦ A very sedate and dignified looking gen tleman was passing through West street, Saturday, when a friend suddenly shouted. “You’ve gbt a letter in the post office.”— “Great heaven !” exclaimed the agonized man, as his hand shot spasmodically under his coat tail. There had been a misunder standing. An applicant for a pair of boots at one of our shoe stores was asked what number he were, and replied, as soou as he could lecc v er from his surprise : “W by two, of course. For the Gazette.] Mr. Editor : I have seen in the Chron de and Sentinel of the last week an expres sion favorable to myself for the position made vacant by the lamentable loss the country sustained in the death of General Wright. I feel grateful to my fiiend “S,” for his complimentary opinion, but must decline the use of my name in that con nection. Perhaps it might be as well to express some views upon the existing state of poli tics. I confess to some confusion of percep tion as to what policy the country desires at this time, and the best means of securing that result which all desire, the maintenance of liberty and the advancement of material prosperity. But of one thing I feci assured that the Republic is not gone, nor is the Democratic party dead. The Democracy will live and will triumph, because it pre sents great facts and a living sentiment. — That party represents the rights of States, as the Republican party represents the na tional idea and consolidated power. The majority of the American people believe the States have rights, which are not mere privileges to be granted or taken away at the will of the government at Washington. They are further interested, through their material interests, as well as sentiments, in local self-government and opposition to empire. The present weakness of the Democratic party arises in the popular mind from some supposed antagonism to the perpetuity of the Union. The Northern people are satu rated with the conviction that the Union must stand ; that everything which impairs it, or that tends to dissolution and civil war, must be kept down. Wisdom requires of the South to avoid all things, in party poli cy, in legislative enactments, or popular aciton, which may possibly be construed as a menace to the stability of the Federal Government. And yet, further, we should avoid all division among ourselves, or our allies elsewhere, as to how far the rights of the States extend. There should be united efforts to conquer the com mon enemy, who is in possession of the government, and who denies that the States have any rights. Such questions may well be left open to the time when victory has been achieved. When that good time comes, I, for one, do not fear the result. The triumph of the Democracy will come just as soon as the war sentiment of the North cannot oe appealed 10, and wo have united with the supporters of State rights and local government throughout the coun try. The party is in a majority now if properly presented. But, further, we should cultivate the nearest relations with the Northwest. Their interests and the inter ests of the South are identified. It should be urged upon them how injurious to the South Federal interference is iu producing inefficient labor and consequent poverty. But with the control of its domestic con cerns, the South must needs prosper and afford a better market for their productions. I do not believe the South, as has been said, can govern the North through ideas, but that the North, like the rest of mankind, may be influenced through popular senti ments, and wordly interests. Politics should be treated, not as metaphysics, but as facts to be solved as they arise. We may take care of the psesent, the future should be re ferred to itself. The best inheritance we can give the coming time is to care for the present By so doiug, the future will have something on which to operate and also the legacy of a noble example. Hoping, my classic friend, that you will pardon these desultory remarks, I remain, very respectfully, Elbert M. Rucker. January sth, 1873. The Elbert County Agricultural Society met January 18, 1878. iu the office of Judge W. T. VanDuzcr. Vice-President Ja3. M. Carter in the chair; Secretary present. The minutes of last meeting were read, and, on motion of Dr. M. P. Deadwy'er, adopted. The President stated that the first busi ness was the election of delegates to the Agricultural Convention to be held in Au gusta, Feb. 11. 1873. D. A. Mathews, H. Franklin and J. P. Shannon were nominated and unanimously elected, and authorized to select their al ternates. On motion of Col. T. J. Bowman, it was agreed that when this Society adjourn, it meet again the third Saturday iu Feb ruary. On motion of Capt. W. B Henry, the Elberton Gazette whs requested to publish these proceedings. The meeting then adjourned to meet again as above stated. J. M. Carter, Vice Pres’t. J. P. Shannon, Secy. — A San Francisco saloon-keeper recently received a. pair of monkeys trorn China.— One of them was ol'owed to remain uncaged in the saloon over night. Next morning when the bar-keeper entered a scene of wild confusion and an empty beer bottle met his eyes, the latter being thrown with great pre cision by the monkey, who had got furious ly drunk. The other monkey, who was cooped up in the cage, had also been furnish ed with a bottle ol rum, and was sprawling blind drunk in the cage. Damage to stock and fixtures, &40 J no insurance. THE GOVERNOR’S MESS A OE. The following items from the Governor’s message will be found of interest. He shows the receipts for 1872 to have been $2,101,340 84, and the disbursements $1,335,207 14, leaving a balance of $766,- 133 70, which includes the school fund.— The public debt is $8,186,509. The gold bonds of 1870 due in 1890 are $2,598,000. The amount needed for 1873 will be $1,418,935. The estimated receipts are $2,085,939. The valuation of State taxable property is put at $334,492,468. This is urged to be too low, and some means must be used to secure a proper return. The State University matriculated 317 students, and conferred degrees on 46. The income was $29,221 25, including $11,305 tuition fees. The expenses were $29, 337 10. The College of Agriculture and Fine Arts has 127 students and is in fine operation.— The sum of $50,400 cash has oeen received from the sale of land scrip, and also $90,- 202 17. The first sum has been invested in bonds. The latter is urged to be bond ed. The school revenue to October, 1872, was $492,924 27, of which $393,924 27 remain to the school fund. This is urged to be bond ed and turned over to the counties on their assuming the county debt. The Governor has set aside SIOO,OOO to pay school claims. The Lunatic Asylum needs additional ac commodations. It has 509 patients. Two additional members of the Board of Trustees are recommended. The asylum has cost the State last year $160,359.40, including $61,- 916 53 for building. The Deaf and Dumb Asylum hts 61 pu pils, which will be increased to 70. The Academy ol the Blind has 89 pupils, costing $19,759.. There are 530 convicts in the Penitentia ry. Under the present contract there have been 44 discharges, 21 escapes, 1 pardon, 14 deaths and 2 killings. Attention is called to a mortgage of $60,- 000 on the State House, and it is submitted its payment by the city of Atlanta, is an open question for the Legislature to con sider. Anew inventory of the State road prop erty has been made. The assets of the Georgia National Batik will not amount in real value to more than one half ol the States claim of $122,953 59. The resolution returning their money to pri vate depositors the Governor has deferred executing on account if the vagueness of its provisions, until the General Assembly can pass acts particularly relieving depositors The State’s endorsement of the bonds of the Alabama and Chattanooga Road is call ed to Legislative attention, and the body recommended, if it considers the State bound ly the endorsement, to resume pos session of the road now in the bands of an Alabama receiver, as the State’s tenant at will and dispose of it. The printing proclamation claims have been audited by Mr C. It. Hanleiter, and $47,745 07 reduced to $27,689 15, which the Legislature must provide lor paying. These are the leading and essential feat ures of the message which is purely a prac tical business document, clear, coucise arid pointed. \ STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SEN ATE. On Judiciary—Reese, Chairman ; Brown Peuvey, Hester, Hudson, Nicholls, Kibbee, Lester, Howl, Crawford, Blance, Hillyer, Winn, Cain, Gilmore, Wofford. On Finance —Simmons, Chairman ; Kib ble, Mathews, Wofford, Estes, Brown, Heard, Jones, Jervis, Erwin, Harris, Craw ford, Payne, Blance, Lester, Nicholls. Internal Improvements—Wofford, Chair man ; Lester, Jervis, Black, Cannon, Hill yer, Brown. State of the Republic—Payne, Chairman ; Reese, Jervis, Brown, Peavey, Hester, An derson.’ Education —Nicholls, Chairman ; Arnow, Kibbee, Cain, Reese, Blance, Erwin. Banks —Hillyer, Chairman; Lester,Sim mons, Cain, Brown, Crawford, Harris. Enrollments —-Hoyl, Chairman ; Hillyer, Hudson, Erwin, Harris, Crawford, Gil more. Privileges and Elections —Harris, Chair man ; Heard, Estes, WWffoid, Hudson, Blance, Brinberry. On Petitions—Estes, Chairman; W. W. Mathews, Mattox, McAfee, Knight, Came ron, Clark. Public Buildings—Peddy, Chairman : Arnon. Kirkland, Roberson, Carter, Black, Deveaux. On Penitentiary—Peavey. Chairman; Winn, Erwin, Roberson, Caiu, Carter, Brin berry, Lunatic Asylum—Erwin, Chairman ; Wofford, Harris, Steadman, Poddy, Carter, Gilmore. On Military—Jervis, Chairman ; Harris, Roberson, Cone, Payne, Mattox, W. W. Matthews. Printing—Wyrncr, Chairman; HiilyerJ W. W. Mathews, Simmons, Kirkland, Craw ford and Peddy. Deaf and Dumb Asylum—Blanee, Chair man ; Wofford, Knight, Cameron, Connor, Jones and Black. Institution of the Blind—Black, Chair man; Jones, Steadman, McAfee, W. W. Mathews, Carter and Hoyl. Manufactures —Steadman, Chairman ; W. P. Mathews, of Heard; Mattox, Knight, Anderson, Clark. On Agriculture—Jones, Chairman ; A. A. Mathews, Cone, A. P. Mathews, McAfee, Mattox, Roberson. Auditing —Brown, Chairman ; Kibbee, Peddy, Peavy, Wynn, Nioholla, Ilillyer. On Engros: iug—Hudson, Chairman ; Black, Cannon, Erwin, Estes, Clark, De veaux. Journa's —Cone, Chairman; Arnow, Cameron, Kirkland, Knight, Deveaux, An derson. State Library—Heard, Chairman ; Sim mons, Lester, Estes, Jervis, Payne, Arnow. New Counties and County Lines—Hes tei, Chairman; Wofford, Peavey, Peddy, WyQn, Carter, Cameron. Consolidation of Bills —Kiblee, Chair man ; Brown, Hester, Lester, Hillyer, Reese, Crawford. A Virginia Financial Scheme. —Mr. Clopton, of Chesterfield county, introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates, on Fri day, a bill to abolish taxes by the State on real and personal property, to secure a prop er application of the State capitation tax to the support of public free schools, as requir ed by the constitution, to pay three per cent on the public debt, to provide funds for the commissioners of sinking found and for oth er pnrposes. The plan projected does away with the bulk of the taxes now levied in the name of the State, and, further, the auditor is required on the first Monday in March to estimate the amoant needed by the State for the current fiscal year, and to assess on each county, city and town its j ffuota of the said amount, and the boards and supervisors and councils of the counties, cities and towns are required to make levies sufficient' to realize the amount assessed against them, and- pay said amount over into the State Tteasury. The p’an re serves also to the sinking fund additional funds, and guarantees the application of the State capitation tax to the public free schools. THE MOST ABANDONED NEGRO ROB BER OF THE PERIOD. Our readers will doubtless remember that about ten days ago we reported the capture by the police, of VVm. Bennett, an escaped negro convict, who was sentenced to the pen itentiary from this county eighteen months or two years ago for the confessed crime of stealing a pair of steers from a Mr. King of Richmond county, and who succeeded in making his escape from Messrs. Grant, Al exander & Cos. before his term of sentence had axpired. He still remains in jail here, awaiting the order of these gentlemen, to be returned to serve out the remainder of his term of iiupi isoument. Since his capture, evidence has accumu lated of his connection with no less than four other bold and duriug robberies iu dif ferent sections of the country. He is known to have participated in the robbery of the store of Messrs. Schwearingen & Wood ward, at Pine House, S. 0., in December last, his partner in that crime, a negro call ing himself McDuffie, having been arrested here at the same time with Bennett, and re turned to Edgefield for trial. A gentleman in Washington county, Mr. E. S. New, having heard of the capture of Bennett, was persuaded to believe that he was identical with a negro who perpetrated a heavy robbery upou him in 1870—steal ing a horse, $l5O in money and a lot of clothing, and afterwards making his escape from jail, the grand jury having found a true bill against him. Mr. New, armed with a bench warrant issued by Judge Gib son, in 1870, lor the arrest of the said fugi tive from justice, arrived here on Tuesday night, and proceeded to the jail yesterday morniug, when he at once identified the aforesaid Bennett as the self-some negro who had committed the depredation alluded to. So incensed was Mr. New r at tire recol lection of‘ the great outrage perpetrated by the prisoner, that it was with some diffi culty that he could restrain his inclination to settle old scores with Bennett on the spot. It has also been further developed that Beunett cominittted a series of robberies in both Jefferson and Johnson counties, for which he was arrested, but succeeded in breaking jail and escaping the punishment which he deserves. It is to be hoped that Messrs. Grant, Al exander & Cos. will soon make arrangements to reclaim his services on (ho public works, aod that in turn be may be brought to an swer for the numerous bold and daring rob beries iu which tie has figured, showing him to be one the most abandoned and dangerous of his race.— Chronicle & Sen tinel. A New Orleans dispatch of the 13th says : The inauguration ceremonies passed off quietly to-day. The weather was clear and pleasant. McEncry was inaugurated in Lafayetts square. Several thousand per sons were present, including many ladies. The ceremonies were opened with prayer by Bishop Wilmer, a valedictory address by Bishop Pierce, followed by the inaugural addtcss by McEoerv. The oath of office was then administered, and the ceremonies concluded with the benediction by Rev. J, K. Gutheim. Kellogg was inaugurated at Mechanics’ Institute, the entrances erf which are still guarded by United States soldiers. The Senators repaired to the Hall of the House. Acting Governor Pinchback delivered a short valedictory, followed by Kellogg’s in augural. There were about fifteen hundred present, three-fourths of when were col ored. Six of the old Radical Senators left the Kellogg Legislature and joined the Conser vatives. ♦ Stokes’ Chances. —The impression that Stokes will be executed is general among prominent lawyers some of whom say he may get a stay of proceedings, but can not escape ultimately. Gov. Dix, in his mes sage, says it will be in vain to hope for the suppression of crime unless retribution is prompt and certain. Nobody expects any clemency from the new Governor in the case of Stokes or any other of the assassins in the Tombs. Stokes’ demeanor in jail to-day was very quiet, He spent several hours with his clergymen. He will be re moved to-morrow to his former well furnish ed cell, the sheriff having decided that his safe keeping is not endaugered there. The other murderers in the Tombs awaiting trial have expressed various opinions in regard to the sentence of Stokes. King received the news suddenly aud was somewhat shock ed. Scannel has not said anything, with the exception of asking how Stokes stood during the sentence. Foster, who has got a stay of proceedings, and is on the second tier of the prison, has felt very despondent since he heard of the conviction of Stokes. His appetite has been affected and he seems stupefied. Charley said to another prison er : By gracious he is gone; Stokes is.” Simmons has behaved with a dogged and sullen obstinancy. Stokes holds no com munication with other prisoners, prefers to keep to himself, and hardly ever utters a word except to the keeper or reporter. — Cin. Commercial. Swedish Settlers in Maine. —Ti e Swedes whom Maine invited to settle in the I Aristook region are proving a good invest ment. They have repaid their passage | money, and beside-, brought with them $60,000 in cash The settlement contains 100 good houses and 80 barns, all the lets having from five to twenty acres i leared.— There are two steam mills for sawing shin gles, and a saw mill on the Carbon river for general lumber. The entire expense to the State has been $29,309, and they have been repaid $4,278 by wosk on the roads, the balance to be gradually extinguished in the same way. Already thirty miles of road have been cut through the woods, and each season adds to tl e internal improvements, facilitating intercourse, and rendering the unoccupied lands more valuable. Many of the Swedes are general laborers and work in different parts of the State, being highly prized ior their reliability and industry.— Some have purchased improved farms, though most of them are settled on wild land which they are rapidly reclaim ing. <c.———*——.- GEORGIA’S WEALTH. From the report of the Comptroller Gen eral, we gather the following touching the latyled wealth of the State : The number of aeres returned for 1872, is 33,555,907 acres, a decrease of 564,219 acres as compared with the report for 1871. The aggregate value of land is put down at $96,313,536, showing a decrease of $544,153 since 1871. (There is an error in the report as printed.) The aggregate value of land per acre is $2 87—three cents per acre more than in 1871. Number of acres of wild land 6,036,902 —aggregate value of the same $2,105,118, or thirty-five cents per acre. Number of acres of improved land not returned for 1872, 214,739 acres—aggre gate value of the same $833,481. Value of city and town property for 1872, $55,219,519 -increase since 1871, $3,059,785. Amount of money and solvent debts for the past year, $33,629,751 —increase over 1871 $3,038,955. Value of merchandise $*3,849,468 —over 1871 $869,455. Value f4 household and kitchen furni tures, $1*76,263 —decrease of $92,179 since 1871. Plantation and mechanical tools, $194, 000—increase since 1871 of $8,583. Number of hands employed between twelve and sixty-five years of age, 110,439 —a decrease of 4,560 since 1871 Value of stocks and bonds, $6,266,552; increase, $1,399,209. The capital invested in shipping and ton nage is $182,313. Capital invested iu iron works, foundries, etc. $830,362. Capital invested in mining, $8,380. Value of shares in any national Bank in this State, $2,670,826. Value ot all other property (personal) not enumerated, except annual crops, etc., $28,587,361. Decrease since 1871 of $1,526,637. Aggregate value of the whole property of the State, $242,620,466. Increase since 1871, $9,127,998 Value after deducting S2OO, $226,653,263. -5• Marion Bethune, ot Talbot county, has given notice that he will contest the seat of Col. Henry R. Harris, the member elect to the Forty-third Congress from the fourth district. A Proof. —Nothing is better proof of the ex cellence of an article than the frequent imita tions ofit. , These counterfeits are the universal tribute which worthlessness pays to merit. The ster ling worth and popularity of the Charter Oak Stove is attested by this standard. licit) fcblmtbnnciits. photTog Saph? Or Short-Hand Writing. The undersigned will teacli a class in Short hand Writing, by which writing can be done as rapidly as a man can speak The system taught is that used by the reporters in Congress and throughout the country generally Two com* es only are necessary fora thorough understanding of the system. Each course will consist of twenty lessons.— Terms, per course, $10 —one-half in advance, the remainder after ten lessons have been given. Pupils in the Male Academy can go through the course without interfering with their other studies. For particulars address or apply to J. T McCARTY, Elherton. FARMERS TiAKE NOTICE. W A. Swift would respectfully inform the farming public, ttiat he is prepared to furnish them with first-class i ertllizers at short uotice; some of which has been tried in our midst, with marked success, evhibiting decided superiority. He solicits for them trial, guaranteeing success if properly applied, and the crop judiciously cul tivated. Jan 15 4t BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER FROM THE Court of Ordinary of Elbert County, will be sold on the Ist Tuesday in March, 1873, at the Courthouse door in said county, between the legal sale hours, one house and lot, in the town of Elberton , whereon Mrs Susan Hall resided, lying on the street leading towards Carncsville, joining lands of John H. Jones, John D. James and others, containing one <-i e. more or less. Also, one other house and lot, in the town of Elberton, whereon Mrs. M. D. Roebuck now lives, lying on the street leading to vards Ruck ersville, joining said John H. Jones, John D, James and others, containing half an acre more or less. Also, one tract of land, lying in said town of Elberton, joining lands of Robert Hester, P S. F. Bruce, the Male Academy lot, and John H. Jones, containing thirty acres, more or less. Also, one tract of land lying on the Carnes ville road, about three miles from Elberton, join ing lands of William White, H. P. Norman, and others, containing ninety one acres more or less All the above property lies in Elbert county, and is sold as the property of Simeon Hall, late of said county, deceased. For division among the heirs and legatees of said dec’d. JOHN H. JONES, Adm’r de bonis non with the will annexed of Simeon Hall dec’d. January Bth, 1873. Cliange of Sdiednle- ON THE GEORGIA AND MACON AND AU GUSTA RAILROADS. On and after Wednesday, June sth, 1872, the Passenger trains on the Georgia and Macon and Augusta railroads will run as follows : Georgia Railroad—Day Passenyer Tram. LEAVE ARRIVE Augusta 8 20 a m ! Atlanta 6 40 p m Atlanta 8 15 a a. | Augusta 5 30 p m Night Passenger Train. LEAVE ARRIVE Augusta 8 15 p ra | Atlanta 6 45 a m Atlanta 8 00 p m | Augusta 6 00 a m Macon and Augusta R. R.—Day Passenger Train. LEAVE ARRIVE Augusta 12 15 p m I Macon 7 30 p m Macon 630a m | Augusta 115 p m No change of cars between Augusta and Macon Passengers from Athens, Atlanta, Washing ton, or any point on the Georgia Railroad and branches, by taking the Day Passenger Train will make connection at Cainak with trains for Macon. Pullman’s (first-class) Palace Sleeping Cars on all Night Passenger Trains on the Georgia Railroad; and first-cl ss Sleeping Cars on all Night Trains on the Macon and Augusta R. R. S. K. JOHNSON, Supt. i O TATE of Georgia, Elbert County.—Amos T. O Akcrman, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for a discharge from his guardianship of Girard W. Allen, this is there fore to cite all persons concerned to show cause, by filing objections in ray office, why the said Amos T. Akcrman should rot he dismissed from his guardianship of Girard W. Allen, and receive ! the usual letters of dismission on the first Mtn -! day in March, 1873. ! Given under my official signature. This Jan. 2, 1873. E. B. TATK, Jr., Ordinary. $ % kiMm Tina Machine with present Improvements is puartuiteed to meet every want of the household, for either plain or fancy work. It kniU all sizea of Sbttkinjfi and Socks, witn heel And toe complete, ami Is a naver-ending source of amusement to ladies of tenure, as well a:> protit and easy support to those that require it Agents wanted every where bv the Bickford Knitting Maciiink Company. Dana Bickford, President and General Business Supt.. 689 Broad way, Now Ycrk. J. T. McCARTY, Agent. CT ll OAC II , * < J: *• 1 ik > 8 4"-- ■■ g t.: Jwgtefg* c ELBERTOIST, GFYY. fi'or S.etterss CFis'isissiou STATE of Georgia, Elbert County: Whereas, A. J. Clevel itid, administrator of Jacob M. Cleveland, represents to the court, in his peti tion duly filed and entered on reco and, that he has full**administered Jacob M. Cleveland’s estate, this is therefore t( cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator should not he dis charged horn his administrator and receive let ters of di mission on the first Monday in Match, 1873. Nov. 13,’72. E. B. TATE, Jr., Ordinary . Prospectus for 1873—Sixth Year. The Aldine, An Illustrated monthly Journal, universally admitted to he the Handsomest Periodical in the Worid. A Representative and dharn pion of American lasto. Sfo< fovSalt in Sh/tikotAl wsSfor s THE ALDINE , while issued with all the reg ularity, lias non" of the temporary or timely it - terest of ordinary periodicals. It is an elegant miscellany of pure, light and graceful literature; and a collection of pictures, the rarest specimens of artistic skill, in black and white. The real value and beauty of The Aldine will be most appreciated after being bound at the close of the year. The Aldine is a unique and original conception, alone and unapproached, absolutely without competition in price or character. The possessor of a complete volume cannot dupli cate the quantity of fine paper and engravings in any other shape or number of volumes for ten times its cost; and then there are the chromos, besides. Art Deparlmcnt. The publishers, anxious to justify the confi dence bestowed during the past year, have ex erted themselves to the utmost to develop and improve the work; and the plans for the coming year, as unfolded by the monthly issues, will astonish and delight even the most sanguine friends of The Aldine. The publishers are authorized to announce de signs from many of the most eminent artists • America. In addition, The Aldine will reproduce exam ples pt the best foreign masters, with a view to the highest artistic success and greatest general interest, avoiding such as have become familiar, through photographs, or copies of any kind. The quarterly tinted plates for 1873 will re produce four of John S. Davis’ inimitable child sketches, appropriate to the four seasons. They will appear in the January, April, July and Oc tober numbers, and they alone are worth ayear’g subscription. A copiously illustrated Christmas number. IMeinium Clironiog Tor 1873. Every subscriber to Thk Alpine, who pays in advance for the year 1873, will receive, without additional charge, a pair of beautiful oil chro mos, after J. J. Hill, the eminent English paint er. The pictures, entitled “The Village Belle” and “Crossing the Moor,” are 14 x 20 inches— are printed from 25 different plates, requiring 25 different impressions and tints to perfect each picture. The same Chromos are sold for S3O a pair in the art stores. These chromos wili be ound to surpass any that can be offered by other periodicals. The distribution of pictures of this grade free to the subscriber to a $5 periodical will mark an epoch in the history of art. The I,ltetary Derailment will continue under the care of Mr. RICHARD HENRY STODDARD, assisted by the best wri ters and poetsjof the day, who will si rive to hava the literature of The A l din a always in keeping with its artistic attractions. TERMS,SS per year, in advance, with Oil Chromos free. The Aluine will hereafter only be obtainable by subscription. There will be no reduced or club rate; cash for subscriptions must be sent to the publishers direct, or handed to the local agent, without responibility to the publishers, except in cases where the certificate is givenj bearing the facsimile signature of James Sutton & Cos. AGENTS WANTED.—Any person wishing t act permanently as a local agent, will receiva full and prompt information by applying to JAS. SUTTON & CO.; Publishers, 58 Maiden Laue, New York.