THE GAZETTE.
TERMS.
SUBSCRIPTION $2 a year $1 for six months
—when paid in advance. Orders for the
paper unaccompanied by the cash will
not receive attention, unless from our au
thorized agents.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at $1.50 an inch
for the first insertion, and 75 cents each
subsequent insertion. Advertisements
are due for after first insertion; transient
advertising payable in advance.
READING NOTICES inserted at 20 cts. per
line— NO DEVIATION.
j. t. McCarty,
Editor and Publisher.
Wednesday, July 23,1873.
■Xoral Intelligence.
History of Newspapers in Elberton.
We consider tlie present a proper time
to give a short sketch of the career of
newspapers in Elberton.
By way of introduction, we would say
that but few places can be found in this
State situated as Elberton is that have
kept up a newspaper. Remote from any
railroad, very meagre postal facilities,
and a sparse population, the prudent,
practical man would consider him who
would make such a venture as deficient
in common sense. But the reading peo
ple of Elbert have exhibited a spirit of
liberality in the patronage of their coun
ty paper which is rarely to be found and
which goes far to supply the deficiency
in railroad and postal facilities and thin
population. Under their encouragement
a paper lias been published in Elberton,
almost continuously since 1859, and there
is now hardly a probability that the coun
ty will ever be without its paper.
In the year 1859 Mr. R. P. Eberhart was
prevailed upon to purchase an outfit for
the publication of a newspaper in Elber
ton. The plan had some fascination in
it, as is usually the case with novices in
the business. Mr. Eberhart finally con
sented to invest sufficient money for the
undertaking. The material was bought,
a corps of printers engaged, and, in Au
gust, 1859, fourteen years ago, the first
paper was published in Elberton—“The
Star of the South.” The Star was a
large, seven-column paper, neatly print
ed, and ably edited. Col. Joseph T.
Smith was the first editor, which posi
tion he filled with credit to himself and
satisfaction to the patrons of the paper,
And though Col. Smith is now a success
ful commission merchant in the city of
Augusta, we venture the assertion that
he looks back with pleasure to the time
when he was “lord of the sanctum.”
Under his administration the paper pros
pered fully up to the expectation of the
originators.
At the close of the first year, Mr. Eb
erhart sold the material and good-will of
the office to the present publisher of the
Gazette. In August, 1860, this change
took place, and Col. Smith having re
tired from the editorial chair, Col. H. C.
Ware, then principal of our female
school, was engaged as his successor. In
the early part of the year 1861, Col.
Ware, ou account of failing health, also
retired from the chair editorial, and the
publisher discharged the duties of editor
until July, 1861. At this time the tocsin
of war was sounded through the land,
and Elbert sent forth three companies of
volunteers as her first quota of troops to
do battle in behalf of principles deal’ to
every southern man. With one of these
companies went the editor of the “ Star
of the South.” With -the history of the
three companies, and the regiment they
were attached to, we cannot now treat;
that history is written in blood, and in
each graveyard in Elbert can be found a
page.
Up to March, 1862, we endeavored to
have the paper published, but finding it
a losing business, at that time we had
the office closed
From March, 1862, to July, 1864, there
was no paper published here. This is
the only hiatus that has occurred in the
regular issue of the paper since its fust
issue to the present time.
At the date last mentioned, the editor,
having returned home on account of ill
health, got out the paper on a reduced
scale, but under the old name, which he
published till the close of the war.
When General Lee’s army surrender
ed, feeling that everything was lost, we
asked the old propaietor to take the of
fice off our hands for what we owed him.
This he complied with, and then the ma
terial was transferred to Mr. C. W. Fen
ton, of Wadesboi’o, N. C., who had been
living in Elberton for a few months pri
or to this time.
To this time the paper, under its ma
ny changes and vicissitudes, had been
either neutral or conservative in politics;
but Mr. Fenton, changing the name to
“The Elberton Gazette,” published it in
the interest of the reconstruction mea
sures of the Federal Congress. This,
of course, did not suit the views of the
people of Elbert, and his career was ne
cessarily short.
In November [we believe], 1867, the
office was again sold, this time to Mr. S.
N. Carpenter, cf Anderson, S. C. Mr.
Caipenter was a practical printer and a
vigorous writer, and under his manage
ment—the politics of the paper having
changed with the editors—the business
again prospered, and this prosperity con
tinued for several years—notwithstand
ing a good portion of the material was
destroyed by fire in the early part of his
administration. But in April, 1872, Mr.
Carpenter retired from the business, and
we again came to the surface.
Up to the date last named, the owner
ship had never entirely passed entirely
from Mr. Eberhart, the original purcha
ser. Then it was bought from him and
paid for, and altogether we expect that
gentleman finds newspaper offices a ra
ther poor speculation.
The Gazette is now on a safe founda
tion, and since we again came in posses
sion of it its prosperity has fully reached
our most sanguine expectation, and we
are determined, if energy and vim will
effect anything, to make the paper reach
up to a higher standard than it has
yet attained. True, we have not been
able to please everybody—we have never
expected to do that—but the number we
have failed to please is so remarkably
small, that [however much we may re
gret their falling off—and we regret the
imaginary cause of offence far more than
the mere loss of a half dozen subscrib
ers] we can but feel gratified.
We shall do our best to publish a good
paper. If we fail, we do no more than
others have done; but we will not fail,
and we look to the enlightened and intel
ligent people to sustain us in that deter
mination.
“ Snakes!”
Fear of snakes is natural with most
men, but it is kept in subjection by ma
ny by the power of a strong will. Such,
however, was not the case with Bob K.,
a worthy citizen of Elbert, who, in his
more youthful days, had a most whole
some dread of these “sarp’nts.” And
“thereby hangs a tale,” which we pro
pose to tell, and, as no offence is intend
ed, we hope none will be taken:
A party of mischievous girls—whoev
er saw a party of them together that
were not mischievous—were at Bob’s
mother’s during “hog-killing time,” and
knowing Bob’s peculiar weakness in this
respect they concluded to have some fun
at his expense.
After putting their heads together, a
plan was agreed upon, and speedily they
proceeded to carry it into execution.
Securing some of the entrails of the an
imals just slaughtered, they proceeded
to Bob’s room, turned the covering down,
and artistically coiled up the make-be
lieve snake about where they thought
Bob’s feet would touch it
“Then came still evening on,” as the
poet has it, and after tea, the usual con
versation of every well-ordered house
hold was indulged in, which on this oc
casion turned on the subject of snakes.
Bob became nervous, as usual, and this
nervousness increased, until, wishing to
escape notice, he bade the party “ good
night,” and started off to bed.
With his usual care he divested him
self of all clothing save his shirt, rever
entially—though nervously—repeated his
nightly orisons, and got in bed.
Extending his feet full length, they
came in contact with something which
caused a fearful shudder. Tremblingly
he reached down with his hand, and his
worst fears were realized. Bounding
out of bed,' he made for the door, bawl
ing at the top of his voice,
“Snakes! Snakes!”
Opening the door, he descended the
stairs with frightful rapidity, bolted
through the room where the company
still remained, opened the outside door,
still crying,
“Snakes!” Snakes!”
And “Snakes! Snakes!” was heard by
the tormenting girls, who were enjoying
it all, until poor Bob had got too far for
his terrifying screams to be heard.
Three days elapsed before Bob re
turned to the parental roof, and even
then the evidences of his fright had not
entirely disappeared; and it was many,
many days before the girls mustered
courage to tell him of the joke they had
played.
Years have passed since then, and the
elderly Mr. K. now fully appreciates the
joke, and he enjoys telling it fully as
much as the listeners enjoy hearing it
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New Advertisements.
All pic-nicers are notified of the post
ponement of the pic-nic at White’s mill
to the first Tuesday in September. Ev
erybody are invited, and a gay time may
be expected.
The bridge across Beaverdam creek,
on the road leading from Ruckersville to
Elberton, is to be let out to the lowest
bidder on the second Tuesday in Au
ust next. See advertisement.
The “Peckerwood” and the June-Bug.
Negro preachers, in their flights of
fancy, often lose sight of the practical,
but they not often reminded of it, as was
the case in a church in this county not
very long ago.
Billy Brown, a Baptist preacher of
some note among the unified of this sec
tion of country, and whose recent suc
cess in making his escape from a broth
er minister, who had him under arrest,
is doubtess well remembered, was one
Sunday preaching a sermon on the de
lights and beauties of heaven. His sub
ject was “that house not made with
hands, eternal in the heavens,’ and Billy
was doing his best to depict the attrac
tions of that “house.” His description
of the happiness of those who finally
reached that place of eternal rest was
full of rude pathos, and as he progress
ed, he warmed up with the subject, and,
losing himself in his excitement, he
broke out with —
“Oh, my dear brudders and sisters, it
is onpossible for me to tell you of de
joys and happiness of de good people
who get home to dat bright land and
sleep forever in de bosom of good old
Fader Abraham; and oh, were I dis mo
ment a June bug, I would fly away to
dat—
“Um-m-m! Stop, Brudder Brown,”
said an old gray-headed deacon, who had
been sitting up in the amen comer, and
who rose to his feet as he spoke, swing
ing his arms aloft. “Stop right dar,
Brudder Brown. If you was a Jime-bug,
and was to start to fly to heaven, fo’ de
Lord, man, peckerwood’d kotch you fo’
you’d got half way.”
Brudder Brown sank to his seat, re
questing “some brudder to close dese
sarvices.”
List of Jurors Drawn for September Court.
We publish for information the follow
ing list of the jurors drawn for the Sep
tember term of the Superior Court:
GRAND JURY.
Jesse W. Taylor, S. J. Loviifgood,
David S. Kerlin, Geo. G. Fortson,
H. C. Edmunds, Z. H. C. Mattox,
John Snow, P. S. F. Bruce,
D. A. Mathews, M. J. Thornton,
Wm. M. Adams, J. B. Adams,
J. H. Jones, E. B. Jr.
W. S. Jones, D. M. Carlton,
T. J.. Cason, J. J. Morrison,
J. C. Harper, A. J. Bond,,
T. M. Swift, Wm. T. Herndon,
H. P. Mattox, ...
petit jury.
W. E. Thornton, A G. Worley,
Wm. J. Vickery H. W. Caruthers,
Johh Phelps R. C. Ridgeway,
W. H. King, J. C. Moore,
J. H. Grogan, E. L. Hulme,
F. M. Gaines, J. C. Hudgens,
J. R. Bailey, J. W. Colvert,
Thos. Burden, J. J. Warren,
Asa Duncan. D. H. Warren,
J. A. Clark, B. T. Herndon,
W. A. Bullard, J. A. Eaves,
Enoch Bell, S. C. Starke,
G. M. Campbell, R. W. Snellings,
G. M. Ward, Abda Oglesby,
G. W Bristol, R. H. Ward,
L. L. Clark, J. H. Anderson,
R. M. Campbell J* M. Brewer,
J. A. Edwards, L. M. Dadisman.
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A Little Race, and its Result.
On last Saturday Evening, about two
o’clock, Mrs. Jane Fortson, a blushing
matron of about twenty-eight or thirty
summers, whose color resembled a piece
of brown paper soaked in vinegar, step
ped in the store-room of Messrs. Swift
& Arnold, for the purpose, we suppose,
of procuring some goods, which she did.
After having purchased a few small arti
cles, she asked one of the proprietors
where she could get some water, he
told her she might get it at the pump ;
but she preferred to satiate her thirst
nearer at hand, and went into an adjoin
ing room where the water was kept.—
Looking around the room she saw sev
eral tumblers and saucers laying about
loose, and thinking that she could put
them to better use if she had them at
home, she naturally [not meaning any
harm] picked up the loose articles and
putting them in her “little basket,” she
made her exit through a side door, and
started home as it was getting late. Mr.
Swift soon after went into the room, and
missing the stolen goods, suspected
Mrs. Fortson, and backing a horse pur
sued the “female crockery snatcher.”—
About a mile below town he overtook
Jane, and seeing she had the articles
missed, brought her back to town, and
after some little talking and pleading, Mr.
Swift let her off, after she had payed the
sum of ten dollars to be used for charit
ble purposes. Jane again left for her
home, feeling no doubt that “honesty is
the best policy” after all.
Siyty-eight Chinamen a-e now on the
way from Sacramento to Philadelphia,
where they have been employed to work
in a cutlery factory.
Loog ad der Kekzed, mid its new har
ness.
Carrying the War into Africa.
Avery pleasant excursion party found
its way into our quiet village on Monday
last, and upon getting into town our in
telligent and high-minded citizens com
menced to make provision for their en
tertainment. Captain Sanders proposed
to furnish quarters in his neat and well
kept hotel free of charge, which kind of
fer was properly appreciated and accept
ed, and all other and further steps were
taken to make the stay of the guests
among us pleasant and comfortable.
The names of these distinguished
guests are —Mr. Pleasant Morrison, Mrs.
Martha Tucker, Mr. Henry Jones, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison. The entire
party are of the unified belief in
looking through cross-bars, and they
are now entertained at the expense of
the county at the solicitation of the last
Grand Jury, which found true bills
at March Court against the first two for
bigamy, and the last two for adultery.
The facts are about as follows: Pleas.
Morrison, tired of his wife’s company,
Lizzie Morrison, deserted her, and mar
ried Martha Tucker ; Henry Jones serv
ed his wife in the same cruel way, and
took up with the other forlorn wife.
Since the action of the Grand Jury, how
ever, Henry has returned to his first love,
and they were serene and happy, when
the cruel sheriff laid the heavy hand of
the law upon them.
And such is life.
THE ANDREW MALE* HIGH SCHOOL
OMISSION.
Mr. Editor ; Your account of the An
drew Male High School examination in
your last issue, reminds me very much
of the play of Hamlet, with Hamlet left
out. It is true that the boys performed
their parts admiarbly; showed great pro
ficiency in their text books, and altogeth
er deported themselves in a manner that
would reflect credit upon any institution
in the land; but it is equally true, and
should be made known throughout the
community, that this happy result was
attributable mainly to the indefatigable
energy—the firm but gentle manage
ment, and the proverbially “winning
ways” of the principal, Col. P. E. Davant,
and of his worthy coadjutor, Rev. G. K.
Quillian, to whose laurels, won in anoth
er field, the late examination has added
new lustre.
With such teachers the success of the
Andrew Male High School is established
-beyond a doubt. Prosparing and to
prosper, it will go on in the career of
usefulness, until it shall have made El
berton the educational centre of this
whole section, and consequently a cen
tre of trade, of wealth, and of pleas
ure.
Elberton Air-Line Railroad.
A meeting of the stockholders of this
company was held in the courthouse last
Saturday for the purpose of revising the
stock that had been subscribed. Some
additional stock was also taken, and the
meeting was cheered by accounts from
the people who desired this enterprise to
be successful.
Robt. F. Tate was authorized to open
books in his store for the purpose of re
ceiving subscriptions in the stock of the
company.
Judge Hopkins, of Atlanta, has decid
ed that the pardon granted to Foster
Blodget by Gov. Conley was illegal, and
therefore null and void.
TFTTTTTTT
Time Tests the Merits of All Things.
1840 For Over Thirty Years 1873
PERRY DAVIS’ PAIN KILLER
HAS been tested in every variety of climate,
and by almost every nation known to Ameri
cans. It is the constant companion andinesti
mable friend ot the missionary and the traveler,
on the sea or lan 1, and no one should travel on
our lakes or rivers without it.
Since the PAIN KILLER was first introduced,
and met with such extensive sale, many Lini
ments, Beliefs, Panaceas, and other Remedies have
been offered to the public, but not one of them
has attained the truly enviable standing of the
PAIN KILLER.
Whv is This So P
It is because Davis’ Pain Killer is what it
claims to be—a reliever of pain. ITS MERITS
ARE UNSURPASSED.
If you are suffering from Internal Pain, 20 to
30 drops in a little water will almost instantly
cure you. There is nothing to equal >t for
Colic, Cramps, Spasms, Heart-burn, Diarrhea,
Dysentery, Flux, Wind in the Bowels, Sour
Stomach, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache,&c.
In sections of the country were Fever and
Ague prevails there is no remedy held in great
er esUem. Persons traveling should keep it by
them. A few drops in water will prevent sick
ness or bowel troubles from change of water.
From foreign countries the callsforPAiN Kill
er are great. It is found to cure CHOLERA
when all other remedies fail.
When used EXTERNALLY, as a Liniment,
nothing gives quicker ease in Burns, Cuts, Brui
ses, Sprains. Stings trom Insects,|and Scalds. It
removes the fire, and the wound heals like ordi
nary sores. Those suffering from RHEUM aT
ISM, GOUT, or NEURALGIA, it not a positive
cure, they find the Pain Killer gives them rcliet
when no other remedy will. It gives instant re
lief from ACHING TEETH.
Every Housekeeper should keep it on hand,
and apply it on the first attack of any pain - It
will give satisfactory relief, and save hours of
suffering.
Do not trifle with yourselves by testing un
trretbremedies. Be sure you call for and get the
genuine Pain Killer, as many worthless nos
trums afe attempted to be sold on the great rep
utation Of this valuable medicine.
accompany each bottle.
Price 5 cts., 50 and $1 per bottle.
THE RUINS OF THE HAIL-STORM.
We publish a portion of a letter just
rceived, dated July 11, the letter being
of so remote a date as to be of little in
terest—thanks to our mail facilities.—
The letter relates to the ruins of the
recent hail-storm in the lower part of
the county:
Those suffering the heaviest loss on
my place, are G. T. Bone, whose
crop, both cotton and corn, is entirely
destroyed, Jacob R. Bailey’s cotton crop
is one-half ruined; J. S. Perrin has lost
over one-half of his crop; Dunstan
Cleveland, [col’d.] had 20 acres of cot
ton ; nothing left but stubs, every limb,
leaf, and form were beaten off.
While it is said that misery loves
company, we are not willing to accept it
as truth in all cases, and myself and
tenants sincerely hope that no others
have suffered so severely as ourselves.
A. H. Langston.
Railroad Surveying Party.
The corps of engineers engaged to make
a survey of that portion of the proposed
route for the Chicago and Augusta rail
way lying between Seneca City, in South
Carolina, and Petersburg, in this comity,
are making rapid headway in the good
work. We learn the party were at Mose
ley’s ferry, this county, on Monday last.
We are also told that they are following
the high-water mark of the Savannah
rivei*. Great satisfaction is expressed at
the reports of the surveying party so far.
The New York express, fired by the
flagrant outrages in Louisiana, says:
“Talk about down trodden Turkey, or
down-trodden Persia, or any other down
trodden people—why, the mere recital of
the wrongs of these Lousianians is
enough to bring a blush of shame to the
Shah himself.”
1
The Pennsylvania Central Railway
Company has expended two millions
three hundred thousand dollars to con
struct a tunnel under the city of Balti
more and obtain close connection with
its Southern line of railways. This is
the second longest tunnel in the United
States, being quite two miles in length,
and has been constructed in about two
years.
Israel Washbume, Jr., proposes to
succeed Hannibal, of Maine, in the Uni
ted States Senate. How many Wash
bume’s that country affords, we know
not, but are of the opinion that if some
of them had never been bom, the coun
try would feel better.
The cotton injured by the recent hail
storm is putting out again, and hopes
are entertained that it may make a half
a crop.
Cotton in Augusta on the 19th, 18.
For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Depression of Spirits & Gen’l Debility,in theirva
rious forms, Ferro Phosphorated Elixyt of Calisaya
made by Caswell,Hazard & Cos. ,New York, & sold
by all druggists,is the best tonic. As $ stimulant
tonic for patients recovering from fever or other
sickness,has no equal. Taken during the season it
prevents fever & ague &other intermittentfevers
Jtcfo
CKRA-UNTID lEMO-lNTia.
THE Pic-Nic announced to take place on the
Second Saturday in August, at White’s
Mill, on Savannah river, has been postponed un
til the first Saturday in September.
Come One! Come All I
GREAT ATTRAQtTOirfO THE
PUBLIC!!
BRIDGE TO LET.
TAKE NOTICE, that the bridge to be erected
across Beaverdam creek at Fortson's old
stand, will be let out on the
FIRST TUESDAY IN AUGUST.
Persons wishing to make bids for the building
of said bridge will please hand them to the
Commissioners, or to R. M. Heard at Elberton,
accompanied with bond and good security.
Drafts of said bridge will b 9 found with the
Commissioners and at the store of J. H. Jones
& Cos.
All of the material now on hand will be in
cluded in the bid. Any information concern
ing said material can be obtained by calling on
Judge VanDuzer or Major Shannon.
WM. H. ADAMS,
L. L. CLARK,
GEO. E HEABD,
July 19, 1873-2 t Commissioners.
John White has applied for exemption of per
sonalty, and I will pass upon the sac e at 1X a.
m. on the 81st day of uly, 1873.
This 21st day of July, 1873.
JAS. A. ANDREW, Ordinary.
Sallie Ann Hammond has applied for exemp
tion of personalty, and I will pass upon the same
at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 31st day of July. 1873,
at my office. JAS. A. ANDREW, Ordinary.
ELBERTON FEMALE
(Skrltegmtffttstiktf
THE exercises of this institute will be resum
ed on Monday, August 18th, 1873.
Spring term, four months. Tuition, $2.50,
$3.50, and $5 per month, according to class—
payable half in advance.
Mrs. Hester will continue in charge of the
Musical Department.
Board in the best families can be obtained at
from $lO to sls per month.
For further information address the Principal,
H. P. SIMS.
PIANO COMPANY
It costs less than S3OO to rnnkc any S6OO
Piano sold through agents, all of whom make
100 per cent, profit. We have no agents, hut
ship direct to families at factory price.
'Wo make only one style and have but oneprice.
Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars, in t cash, with
no discount to dealers or commissions to teach
ers. Our lumber Is thoroughly seasoned; our
cases arc Double Veneered With Rosewood, have
front round corners, serpentine bottom and carv
ed legs. We use the full iron plate witli over
strung bass, French Grand action with top dam
pers, and onr keys are of the best ivory, with
ivory fronts. Our Piano has seven octaves, is 6
feet 9 inches long, 3 feet 4 inches wide, and
weighs, boxed, 955 pounds. Every Piano Ts fully
warranted for five years.
Send for illustrated circular, in which we re
fer to over 700 Bankers, Merchants, etc., some
of whom you may know, using our Pianos in 44
States and Territories.
W. S. PIANO < OJIIMSII,
810 Broadway, N. Y.
Please state where you saw this notice.
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SICILIAN
HAIR
Every year increases the populari
ty of this valuable Hair Preparation;
which is due to merit alone. We
can assure our old patrons that it is
kept fully up to its high standard;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring Gray
or Faded Hair to its youthful color,
making it soft, lustrous, and silken.
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. It removes all eruptions
and dandruff, and, by its tonic prop
erties, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. By its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
baldness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create anew growth, except in
extreme old age. It is the most eco
nomical Hair Dressing ever used,
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair a splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, M.D.,
State Assay er of Massachusetts, says,
“The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality;
and I consider it the Best Prepa
ration for its intended purposes.”
Sold by all Druggists, and Dealers in Medicines.
Frioe One Dollar.
Buckingham’s Dye.
FOR THE WHISKERS.
As our Renewer in many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation y which will
quickly and effectually accomplish
this result. It is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by R. P. HALL, & CO,
NASHUA, NJEL
Prospectus for 1873—Sixth Year.
The Aldine,
An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally
admitted to be the Handsomest Periodical in
the World. A Representative and,oham
pion of American Taste.
Not for Sal? In Book or N>w> St- res
THE ALDINE, while issued with all the reg
ularity, has none of the temporary or timely in
terest of ordinary periodicals. It is an elegant
miscellany of pure, light and gracetul literature;
and a collection of pictures, the rarest specimens
of artistic skill, in black and white. The real
value and beauty of The Aldink will be most
appreciated after being hound at the close of
the year. The Aldine is ft unique and original
conception, alone and unapproacbed, 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 chromes,
besides.
Art Department.
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 ihe monthly issues,
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The publishers are authorized to announce de
signs from many of the most eminent artists of
America.
A copiously illustrated Christmas number.
Premium Chromos for 18T3,
Every subscriber to The Aldine, who pays in
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The quarterly tinted plates for 1873 will re
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