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SCHEDULE OF MAILS. Ltxinglon Depot. Leave Elberton Monday and Thursday Bam Arrive atLexington Depot 7pm Leave Depot Tuesday and Friday Bam Arrive at Elberton 7pm Carnet.Alle. Leave Carnesville Thursday 6am “ Elberton Friday 6am Arrive at Elberton Thursday 6pm “ Carnesville Friday 6pm Abbeville. Leave Abbeville Friday 6am Elberton Saturday 6am Arrive at Elberton 6pm “ Abbeville 6pm Abbeville. Leave Elberton Wednesday 6am Abbeville Thursday 6am Arrive at Abbeville 6pm “ Elberton 6pm The mails will positively close at the above stated hours. THOS. M. SWIFT, Postmaster. A SPLENDID OFFER. It is well known that the regular subscription to Demorest’s Monthly Magazine Is $3. That we may bring our journal to the house of every in telligent citizen, we have made arrangements by which we are enabled to send to every new sub scriber the Gazette and Demorest’s Monthlyjfor •no year for $3 50. Demorest’s Illustrated Monthly combines ihe most useful, comprehensive and complete mag azine now issued. It employs only first-class writers in all its numerous departments, includ ing Music, Stories, Poetry, Household matters, Architecture and Gardening; and its Fashions •re unquestionably far ahead of all others, both for beauty and originality. Demorest’s Monthly, for handsome typography, high-toned literature and first-class illustrations, fully entitles it to Ihe claim of being the Model Parlor Magazine of America. ANOTHER. The best boys’ and girls’ magaziue, and the Gazette at greatly reduced rates. We will •end the Gazette and Demorest’s Young Amer ica, which is sl,oofor oneyear, toanyperson who pays us $2.50. Demorest’s Young America is always spark ling with entertaining Stories, Poems, Music, Games, Travels, and other pleasant features ; is profusely illustrated and cannot fail to amuse, instruct and elevate, and assist to make the lives of youthful Americans useful, truthful and hapPY ANOTHER. We will send Peterson’s Mugazine and The Gazette to any new subscriber for twelve mouths for $3.50, l'ne character of this delightful magazine is too well known to need tiny recommendations from us. Peterson employs none but the ablest writers, publishes nothing but what will be of Interest to all ladies of all ages, and it is one of ho best publications of the kind in the coun try ANOTHER. We will send that excc.lcnt agricultural pub lication, the Rural Carolinian, and the Gazette tone year for $3.50, THE^GAZETTK Wednesday, February 26,1873. goal gJntdUgcm The Femaub Academy. —We 4eem it our duty to cull the attention of the trustees of this institution U tike wretched condition of the building at the present time. It is postively not is a suitable condition lor the young ladies and children to remain in this cold weather, and if many of the pat rons could see it we fear some of them iwould withdraw their children from the school- We are in farmed that some have declined to send because the bwSdisg was not suitable to protect from the weather. Besides, the repairs needed now are neces sary to the preservation of the building.— If made now the building can be put in a ,condition that will preserve it for years, but iifmcglected much longer, the result will be that anew building will have to be con etructed. We hove had our attention par ticularly called to this matter by one of the patrons of tho school; W.bo, of course, feels that *Uidree should be kept comfortable while pursuing their studies. Wc don’t know who the trustees are, but it they have children going to this academy, to call at tention to the matter will be sufficient; if they are pot patrons they should attend to it from a sense of duty. Be Careful of Fire. —We caution oar citizens to be careful of fire during this windy weather. One cannot be too careful of this dangerous element, as a little over sight or carelessness may result in being turned out of doors, if nothing more disas trous. We learn the kitchen of Mr. S. D. Colson, below town, caught fire one ay last week, and the fire was under considera ble headway when discovered, but effective application ot water reduced the flames without serious consequences to the build ing* Come up, Gentlemen.— The work on the new Male Academy was suspended last week because of lack of funds to pay the workmen, Parties who have subscribed to this good work have not paid in their sub scriptions, and hence the stoppage of the work. This will pot do,gentlemen. Walk up to the captain’s office, gents, and settle “P- The Weed. —We are under obligations to Sanders & Son for favors of this charac ter. These gentlemen make it a point to keep on hand a choice lot of cigars, among which we note, “Phi Kappa,” “Our Choioe,” “Little Belle,” “Figaro.” If when you call you don’t know which to take, leave it to “Little Jim”— bes a judge and knows “whut’s what.” Returned. — We were glad to meet in town last week Hod. Robt. Hester and Hon. Jas. L. Heard, our worthy Senator and Representative. Their stay in the wicked city of Atlanta does not seem to have effect ed their morals, health, or appearance. — This seems unaccountable when we know they read daily that wicked paper the Her ald. We welcome them home. For the Gazette.] OUR SCHOOLS. There have appeared of late in The Gazete several notices and communica tions upon the subject of education, and particularly in reference to the schools in Elberton. But a subject of such vast im portance cannot be too frequently brought before the public mind; as in regard to the greatest of causes, so with reference to this, which may be placed as second in im portance, we need “line upon line and pre cept upon precept.” The schools of Elberton, if they are to be judged by the competency of teachers, thor oughness of instruction, and a wholesome discipline—and we know of no other rules by which to reach a conclusion upon this subject—will not suffer in comparison with any of a like character in all the coun try. The Andrew Male High School has en tered upon the second year of its existence, and the wisdom of those who inaugurated the enterprise has been fully vindicated, and the universal satisfaction given during the past year, together with the large number of interesting young men who are added to the school, some of whom are from the central portion of the State, give assurance that the school is laying the foundation fora brilliant career of prosperity and usefulness. It is hoped that by the time spring is fairly opened, the new academy, which is now in process of erection, will be ready for the use of the school, so that ample accommodation in the way of a house will be afforded. The Female Collegiate Institute, is still under the management of the former teach ers, both in the literary and musical depart ments ; and to those acquainted with this school, the above announcement is a suffi cient pledge of its merits. We think it not extravagant to say that in this institution young ladies and girls may be as thorougly educated and accomplished as elsewhere. Now a word with reference to Elberton as a suitable location for institutions of learning. And wc think it is not simply personal attachment which leads us to say it is a “beautiful situation.” Occupying the highest ground between Beavcidam and Falling creeks, it is sufficiently elevated to secure it from local causes of disease, being supplied with an abuudance of pure water, and the poetic mind will be delighted to stand upon some of the eminences, and look away toward the north, where may be trac ed the dim outlines of the grand old Blue Ridge. As to public improvements we could wish that more might be said, and yet it is true that the town is gradually and substantial ly improving, sufficient evidence in this direction to establish the fact that the peo ple are public spirited- The population are moral, intelligent, so cial and refined, will compare favorably with other towns in these respects. Aod there are several moral and intellectual forces which, if properly applied, will insure first-class society, The public worship of God is celebrated every Sabbath, as a gen eral thing, twice during the day; a weekly prayer-meeting; Sabbath-school; a large lodge of Free and Accepted Masons; a lodge of Good Templars; and as already stated, excellent male and female schools. Taking all these things into consideration we conclude that Elberton possesses many elements to make a pleasant place in winch to live, or sojourn, there being many ad vantages for moral and intellectual improve ment. It is true there is vice here, as we cannot reasonably expect to find any place oa earth free from it, taking human nature as it is ; also there are temptations to evil, as there will be found in every place, and if a per son would shun evil, let him guard well his steps. From the foregoing reflections we reach what was intended to be the leading consid eration in writing this communication—an earnest appeal ic behalt of our schools. The schools have opened under encour aging auspices, the attendance tor the time has been very encouraging, especially at the Andrew Male High School, and, consider ing the severe weather, the attendance at the Female School is pretty good; but we greatly desire, and these schools certainly deserve, a more liberal patronage. Ample accommodations, at reasonable terms, can be obtained for board. And wo appeal to the surrounding counties to assist in making these schools permanently a fixture that shall continue to bless future generations; and this desirable end is to be reaohed by extending a liberal patronage to the schools. If you design sending your sons and daughters away from home to be educated send them to Elberton, and we feel confi dent that when they leave our schools you will feel amply compensated for all your outlay. The war swept uway much ot the wealth of our people, and very few can expect to leave their children much in the way of property —and it is very questionable whether, in a majority of cases, property left to children is not a greater curse than blessing—and with many about all they can expect to do for their children is to ed ucate them. And this is the best fortune. Give a youth an education, and then let him be the architect of his own fortune. Society needs for its members active, self-reliant useful and an important place. Then, .we repeat it, let us strive to bild up institu tions of learning in our midst where the youth of our country may be educated. J F. G. H. Chapped hands, tace, rough skin, pimples ring worm, salt rheum, and other cutaneous affections cured, and the skin made soft and smooth, by us ing the Juniper Tar Soap, made by Caswell, Hazard & Cos., New York, Be certain to get the Juniper Tar Soap, as there are many worthless imitations made with common tar. The purest and sweetest Cod Liver On. is Haz ard & Caswell’s, made on the sea shore, from fresh, selected livers, by Caswell, Hazard A Cos., New York It is absolutely pure and tweei. Pa tients who have once taken it prefer it to all other oils in market, THE MARKETS. " Augusta, Feb. 22, 1873. Gold—buying • @ll2 “ selling @ll4 Silver—buying @lO5 “ selling @llO Cotton 19 Bacon —Quotations are as follows C.C. R. Sides 9j@9f Shoulders Hams 13@16 Corn 96@110 Wheat—Quotations as follows White 3 40@ 2 65 Flo ir $9 50@12 60 Bagging I6@l6jc Ties Bj@9|c PHONi O GRAPHY Or Short-Hand Writing. The undersigned will teach a class in Short hand Writing, by which writing can be done as rapidly as a inan can speak The system taught is that used by the reporters in Congress and throughout the country generally. Two cour.-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, Elberton. McCARTY & SHANNON, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS, ELBERTON, GA. A PROCLAMATION. Georgia— by james m. smith, Governor of said State. Whereas, A vacancy caused by the death of Hon. A. R, Wright, elected in and by the Eighth Congressional District to the Forty-third Con gress of the United States, exists: Now, therefore, I have thought it proper to issue this, my Proclamation, ordering that the polls be opened, and an election be held on the 26th day of February next in the counties of Columbia, Elbert, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Hart, Jefferson, Johnson, Lin coln, McDuffie, Oglethorpe, Richmond, Taliafer ro, Warren, Was' ington, and Wilkes, in accord ance with the rnles and regulations prescribed for holding elections for members of the Gen eral Assembly, at the same places that the Gov ernor and members of the General Assembly are elected, for one Representative in the Forty third Congress of the United States, to fill the term for which the Hon. A. R Wright deceased, was elected. Given under my hand and the great seal L. S. V in the year A. D. 1873, of the independ- ’ enee of the United States the 97th. By the Governor: JAMES M. SMITH, N. C. Barnett, Secretary of State, ~c7 ROACH, MERCHANT ELBERTONj <3 ANDREW RTALE NIGH SCHOuL, ELBEETOK, GA. P. E DAVANT, A M., - - Principal. GKO. Q. Qtt/LLIAN, - - Asti slant Spring tern Commences Monday, Jan. 27,1072. THE course of instruction in this institthion is thorough and by the analytic system. The pupils are taught to think and reason for themselves. Boys will be thoroughly prepared for any class in college. Those desiring aspeedy preparation for business can take a shorter course in Analytic Arithmetic, Surveying, Book] keeping, Ac. The discipline of the school will be firm and inflexible. An effort will be madein all cases to control students by appealing to their sense of duty and honor, but at all events the discip line will be maintained. Rates of Tuition: Ist class, $2.50 permonth ; 2d class, $3.50; 3d class, ss—one-half in ad vance. Board in good families, $lO per month BACON * KARR’S PIANOS. FIRST-CLASS DTCRSTMENTS. New Scales, New Styles, ISTew Prices, "V erv Low. WAREROOM, 255 Greene st., near Eighth IXnETV YORK. University Place Cars pass the Door. HEW CLOTHING STORE 'jOO H. S. JORDAN, DEALER IN MEN AND BOY’S CLOTHING, HATS, GENT’S FURNISH ING GOODS, ETC. ETC. Under Central Hotel, st., Augusta. RESPECTFULLY announces to his Georgia friends that his stock is full and varied, and, in point of Style, Finish and Prices, will compare favorably with ny other establishment in Augnsta. Give me a call, or send me your orders, and I warrant prompt attention and your en tire satisfaction. [ocl6-3m] ij. S. JORDAN. BLACKWELLS & FRANKLIN, ARE RECEIVING THE REST SELECTED, MOSTK OMPLETE AND FINEST FALL STOCK! EVER BROUGHT TO THIS MARKET, Consisting of Every Kind of Groods ISTeeded in this Country, WHICH THEY WILL SELL LOW FOR CASH OR IS EXCHANGE for Conntry Produce at highest market rates. They invite the people of Elbert and ad joining counties to call before going elsewhere. &~TIIE HIGHEST MARKET PRICES PAID FOR COTTOSf.“®J ENGLAND & 088, COTTON BUYERS AXD WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN BLOCK. ATHENS, GA, Constantly on hand a large stock of Dry Ragging, Ties, &o. Agents for the Celebrated DICKSON COMPOUND. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere. Our Mr. C. BEN VAIL, of Elberton, will take pleasure in waiting on his Elbert friends- J. S. ENGLAND. W. C. ORR. T. W. OARWILE & CO., WMfiIEMIE MffICEM 270 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. E. E. JONES’ STOYES; TIN-WARE.- AND House Furnish’g Emporium SOUTHERN HOME COOX STOV E Patent Hot-Air Draft. Took First Premium at Clark County F *\ Call and examine. T A I LOR, COOKING AND HEATING STOVES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Broad and Thomas Sts., Athens. Ga. — ur>— —... THE ELEVATED OVEN COOK STOVE, WITH ALL TJTENSILS, FOR $35 MATERIAL WARRANTED THE BEST. OPERATION GUARANTIED OR NO SALE; GREENE & ROSSIGNOL, S ccessors to WM. H. TUTT, Wholesale Dealers in DRUGS & MEDICINES,- Chemicals, Perftimeiy and Druggist’s Sundries PAINTS, OILS. VARNISHES, GLASS, Ac. Ayentt for Dr. Wm. 11. Tutt’s /Standard Preparationt. No. 642 Broad street, Augusta, Ga. M O’DOWD RICHARD SUMmERALL. P. M. MULHERIN. M O’DOWD & CO. GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 283 Broad street AUGUSTA, GA. A FULL STOCK OF CHOICELY SELECTED GROCERIES CONSTANTLY ON HAND. Prompt Personal Attention given to Orders and Consignments ftgal Citation for Letters of Dismission QTATE of Georgia, Elbert County: Where**, O Horatfo J. Goss, Jr., administrator ofßenJa miiu Goss, represents to tho court in his petition duly filedand entered on record, that h* has ral ly administered Benjamin Goss’ estate, thi* a therefore to cite all perOM oebrued, kfndred and creditors, to show eunse, if any they can, why said administrator should wot bo afschorg ed hom his administration, and receive letter* of dismission on the first Moirdny in Mareh, 1873. E. B. TATE, Jr., Ordinary. Administrator's Sale, WILL be sold before the courthouse door In Elberton, Elbert county, on the first Tues day in March next, between the legal hours of sale, all that tract or parcel of land belonging to the estate of Samuel B. Stanford, dec’d, lying in Goshen district, joining lands of Nelson Bur den, P. R. Butler and vthers, containing 450 acres, more or less. Said place is well improved, and has about 70 acres of splendid bottom land on it. Sold by leave of the Ordinary of Elbert county for the benefit of the heirs of said dec’d Terms cash. GEO. W. BRISTOL, Jan 12,’73. Adm’r of Sam’l B. Stanford, dec’d 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 th legal sale hours, one house and lot, in the town of Elberton, whereon Mrs Susan. Hall resided, lying on the street leading towards Carnesville, joining lands of John 11. Jones, John D. James and others, containing one neie, more or less. Also, one other bouse 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 ncre mor* or less. Also, one tract of land, lying in said town of Elberton, joining lands of Robert Hester, P. 8. 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 us the property of Simeon Hall, late of said county, deceased. For division among the heirs and legatees of said dec’d. Terms—Half cash, notes for remainder, pay able Ist January, 1874, with interest. JOHN H. JONES, Adm’r de bonis non with the will annexed of Simeon Hall dcc’d. January Bth, 1873. STATE of Georgia, Elbert County.—Amo* T. Akerman, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for ■ discharge from hi* guardianship of Girard W. Allen, this is there fore to cite all persons concerned to show cause, by filing objections in my office, why the Baid Amos T. Akernmn should not be dismissed from his guardianship of Girard W. Allen, andreceiva the usual letters of dismission on the first Man day in March, 1873. Given under my official signature. This Jan. 2, 1873. E. B. TATE, Jr., Ordinary. Citation for Letters of Dlsm Innlou OTATE of Georgin, Elbert County: Whereas, O A. J. Cleveland, administrator of Jacob M. Cleveland, represents to the court, in |his peti tion duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered Jacob M. Cleveland’s estate, this is therefore to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator should not b dis charged from his administrator and receive let ters of dismission on the first Monday in March, 1873. Nov. 18,’72. E. B. TATE, Jr., Ordinary. SherlflT’g Sale. W r ill be sold before the Courthouse door in Elberton, on the first Tuesday in March next, between the legal hours of sale, 7 bales of Cotton, one half interest in one bale of Colton, one lot of Corn, supposed to be 250 bushels, and Shucks off same, one lot of fodder,supposed to be 2,000 pounds, one lot of Cotton Seed, and ono roan Horse The corn, cotton seed, shucks and fodder to be delivered at Mrs. L. A. Baker’s, 12 mile* east of Elberton, and the cotton at Hopewell Factory, 18 miles from Elberton. Said cotton sold by sample, being of a good grade, classing as middling; com sold same way, and of good quality; also cotton seed and fod der. The above sold as the property of Theodore Munro, to satisfy fi.fa. from Elbert Superior Court in favor of Arnold A Dußosc against said Theo dore Munro, and other fi.fas. against said Theo dore Munro. W. H. H. ADAMS, Sh’ff. Citation Tor Letters of Dlsmliilon OTATE OF GEORGIA, ELBERT COUNTY O Whereas P. A. Wilhite, administrator do bonis non, with the will annexed, ofP. R. Wil bight,dec’d, represents to the court in his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has fnlly administered P. R. Wilhight’s estate, this is therefore to cite all persons concerned, kindred, and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administratorshould not be discharged! from his administration and receive letter* ot dismission on the first Monday in May, Jan 22,’72. E. B. TATE, Jr., Ordinary. THE FOREST CITY STOVE, Over 500 in use in this section. Warranted ia every particular. MANHATTAN Manufacturing and Fertilizing Comp’jr mmmm blood otja.no. Its Nitrogen from Blood, 1* Phosphates from Bones. THE Phosphate Blood Guano, introduced in Georgia last season, has proved itself equal (and in many cnees superior) to other standard manures, used side by side. It has received the approval and recommendation of the best known agriculturists, nnd special mention in th Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture, in Washington, for 1870. It is made from the Blood of Cattle slaughtered for the New York market, of animal bones dissolved in Oil Vitriol, and of Potash and Soda, thus combining animal and mineral properties, proved by experience the best Guano for Cotton ever offered in this market— Send for circular with actual trials ATLANTIC HffiPHATE. Cash price In Charleston. *4B; am time, payable Nov. i 8 |, fas. THE use of this Fertilizer for the past severs years has established it as a first-class ma nure. It is chep.p in price and good in quality. Send for circulars with actual trials Both the a'oove excellent fertilizers sold by fr anklin, read & co. fc General Agents, Augusta, Q J. H. Local Ageut ’ ELBERTON FEMALE ' (MegiateJttAfc THE exercises of this institute will be resum ed an Monday, January 27th, 1873 Spring term, six, months. Tuition,' $2 S(V $3.50, and $5 per month, according to. class payable half 'a advance. * Mrs. Hbstbh will continue in charge of the. Musical Department. Hoard, in ; the best, families cau be obtained at 0-om $lO to sls per month. ' futthpr information address the Prineipah ft- ft- $m, *