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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 firsf 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. fgMi Jnteniflcnw. Two Men Seriously Hurt. ONE NOT EXPECTED TO LITE. FULL PARTICULARS. On last Wednesday evening, about sunset, William Smith, and Dick Thomp son, a colored man, were engaged in blasting a well on the premises of Hon. U. O. Tate, about a mile below town.— Mr. Smith is a one-armed man, having lost his right arm by a former unlucky explosion, and Dick Thompson, his as sistant, a well-behaved negro. CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION. They were digging the well by contract and were anxious to finish the same, as soon as possible; so determined to make one more blast before night, they placed down the powder, without a sufficient quantity of paper, and began tamping, trusting to luck. There was plenty of paper to be had for the asking ; but men ongage \ in such a business, often be come very careless. A LUCKY ESCAPE. A few moments before the terrible ex plosion, Mr. Tate had stepped out of the house, and had gone to the well, to in quire how they were progressing with the blast, and if they needed anything, or some question of that nature. Find ing that they wanted nothing, he return ed to the house, which was only a short jdistance from tho welU He had ly stepped in the house, when the terri ble catastrophe occurred. Had he ling ered there, only a few moments longer, he might have been blown to atoms. THE EXPLOSION. Hardly had they begun the tamping pro cess, than the powder ignited, and with a tremendous crash, the men were hurled against the sides of the well, surrounded with a perfect shower of rock, gravel, and tools. EFFECFB OF THE EXPLOSION. Mr. Tate, with several of his hands to assist him, ran to the brink of the well, and soon had a tub at the bottom. In a short time Dick was drawn to the top more dead than alive. Mr. Smith would make no effort to leave, until Dick had first been drawn out. He helped him into the tub, watch ed him safely to the top, and warned him not to fall out. Not being able to get into the tub, he told them to make a running noose in the rope, and let it down to him. This was done, and and though he had but one arm, and that badly shattered, he succeeded in getting the rope over his head, and so fastened it about his body, as to be drawn up with out further injury. THE EXTENT OF THE WOUNDS. Upon examination of a physician, soon in attendance, Mr. Smith was found to have one leg, the left one shattered, and broken from the thigh down, the worst wound being near the foot. One of the bones below the knee, protruded through his boot. His left arm was bruised and mangled, but no bones broken. His face was so blackenened and disfigured, that it was impossible to ascertain whether the sight was gone from his eyes or not. Dick Thompson, had one arm broken, I dan eye gone. He also has a fearful cut in the abdomen, that may prove se rious. The wounded men were taken care of by Mr. Tate. Dick was brought to El berton, in a day or two after the sad oc currence. THE KINDNESS OF MR. TATE. After the explosion, Mr. Tate had Mr. Smith taken to a comfortable room in his house, and rendered all the aid possible. The unfortunate man wants for nothing, in the power of man to furnish, but what he has it through the kindness of Mr. Tate; indeed, he treats him with all the kindness and attention, that he would one of his family. Mr. Smith, has been at the house of Mr. Tate’s, ever since the accident. He is still in a precarious condition, but re markably cool and cheerful. He refuses to have his leg amputated, and vows that he get will well. The attending phy sician remarked on Sunday last, that he had lived longer than he had expected. If he does recover, it will be almost a miracle. The colored boy, Dick Thompson, is doing as well as might be expected, con sidering the circumstances, and in all probability, will recover. It is a very sad affair, but we hope for the best. BOOKS^BOOZs! Messrs. Quinn & Pendleton, succes sors to D. Quinn, publish their card this week. This is a reliable house, and we have no hesitancy in recommending them to the patronage of the reading'public. Those desiring choice literature, Albums, Bibles, and Stationery of every descrip tion, will do well to send their orders to Quinn and Pendleton Booksellers, Sta tioners, Music and Periodical dealers, 183 Broad Street, Augusta Ga. We call especial attention to their advertisement in another column. The Mountain Boys. On last Thursday morning, a party of gentlemen left this city, for the monn tains. Being tired of city-life, the con tinual hub-bub and excitement connected always with such a life, they sighed and longed for the solitude of the moun tains and valleys. For some weeks pre vious to their departure, we think every one of them dreamed of the beauties of falling Tallulah, by night, and thought of the mountains by day. We do not think it amiss to say that each individu al male man, of that honorable party, had a small mountain on his brain, for several days before they left. But we hope, as they have probably reached their destination, that they may enjoy the sweets of the mountain-air to the fullest extent, and feast [with their eyes] on the beauties of mountain scen ery, with the same pleasure we imagine we would, were we there. But we have to lament that instead of its being our hap py lot to have the pleasure of “Decking our hair with roses rare, That grows on the montain side,” we hafe the position of the editor to fill. Kind reader, we ask for your sym pathy. But this is not all. Were it all, we might survive; the position of the “devil,” is forced upon us, and it has been so long since we acted in this c&- pacity, that it seems almost impossible for us to get into harness again. So we are editor-in-chief, printer, and “dev il.” Do you pity our fate, dear reader? If you do, you can revive our drooping spirits by sending in your melons, and “sich like.” Home Again. We are glad to see the Hon. Robe t* Hester, at home again. He has enjoyed good heath during his absence, and looks greatly improved. We think he must have accidentally found a good boarding house in the Gate City. Senator Hester has been absent for several week, he be ing a member of the committee to as certain the indebtedness of Foster Blod gett, to the State. Death of an Aged Servant of God. The Rev. Johnny Wade, died at his home, in this county, last Saturday ev ening, July 26. Father Wade had been a minister of the gospel, for a great number of years, and was well-known throughout the county, and liked by all who knew him. He was buried at Stinchcombe church, last Sabbath. We intend giving a more elaborate account of the old gentleman’s life, in our next is sue. To The Public. . All those wishing to furnish their tar bles with the best meat, can do so by making arrangements with Mr. James S. Hammond, our present market-man. He kills fine beef, and is very accommoda ting. Mr. Hammond is an excellent butcher, and if you buy from him, you will be pleased. He furnishes this mar ket with beef, mutton etc. His market mornings, are Tuesdays and Saturdays, Speak beforehand, come early, or else you may leave empty-handed. Personal. We were honored one day last week, in our office, with a visit from our young friend, J. S. Jones, who is in the house of Dozier & Walton. Jim has been un well for some time, but we are glad to announce is speedily regaining his usual health and before long we hope, will be “himself again.” Hack Line to Franklin Springs. Mr. J. E. Campbell, announces that he is prepared with, a comfortable convey ance to accommodate those wishing to visit Franklin Springs. Trips made from Elberton to the Springs on Mon days, returning Tuesdays. Oftener if desired. See advertisement See Mr. P. J. Shannon’s notice ior lost cow, in another column. The Absent Editor. Along with the “mountain party,’” went the editor of the Gazette. We are glad he’s gone, not because we were tir ed of him, far from it; but we are glad, be cause he, with the rest of that party had a “mountain on his brain,” and we want ed him to get rid of it. We have only to add, that we are sadly in need of his services, and hope as soon as he gets the “mountain” removed he will come home. We are so tired of being the ed itor. The Ohickenzoodoodledum-ty. This disease has been making sad hav oc among the chickens of this county, we regret to say. We are more partial to these vegetables, than any other of the numerous vegetable raised in the gar dens, [for they’ll raise themselves there, if you don’t keep their wings cropped.] Therefore, we advise the people about town, to be careful about purchasing these fowls, as the disease may be con tagious, and we imagine that you would feel rather queer, if you had the ehicken zoodoodledum. Honey, Vinegar, etc. Mr. Alfred Adams, begs leave to an nounce that he has the Family Rights, or receipts for making honey, vinegar, &c., and will be plesed to serve the pub lic generally. Look for him. WILSON’S HERALD OF HEALTH. We are in receipt of No 2 of this new quarterly, devoted to the diffusion of health-preserving knowledge among the people, and to true science and progress. The editor has entered upon a broad field; and if he gives the proper direction to the work, with energy the publication will prove successful. The publisher, Jno. Stainback Wilson, M. D., has our best wishes. This is another Atlanta publication. .—■■ —. Finest Apples of the Season. We are indebted to our former “devil” for some very luscious apples for which he will accept our thanks. We sincerely trust that he may ever be blest with ap ples as fine, and we hope also that he may ever retain the spirit that he now has, an “appreciative” regard and thought fulness for the printer. Weather, Crops, etc. For the last few weeks the season has been very favorable for cropa The rain that has fallen, some think insufficient to benefit the crops materially, but we speak only from the observation of the expres sion on the farmer’s countenance, and that says we Ijjive had enough to make us feel better, and we consider this a good criterion. “The Burial of God." We publish a poem this week, under the above caption, which we think will bear careful perusal. - ——- The Elberton Express. We notice that our energetic towns man, Dr. H. C. Edmunds, who has the contract for carrying the mail to Wash ington, Abbeville, and Hartwell, has had a very neat little mail wagon made for the purpose, which is the neatest vehicle of the kind we have ever seen in a coun try town. It is neatly lettered, bearing the -words “U. S. Mail, Elberton Express.’’ What the Dr. can’t do ain’t worth do ing. The Elberton Literary Olnb. This Society convenes every Thursday evening, and all are cordially invited to attend. It was established about 8 months ago, and has been very enter taining up to this time, and we hope will continue to be. The readings are generally good, the original criticisms and essays are inter esting. Do not fail to atttend, and give the Club all the encouragement that you can. —— . For the Gaxette.] Mb. Editor : In the absence of a bet ter correspondent, allow me a few words relative to the celebration at Flatwoods Academy, on the 24th instant. That excellent neighborhood, has late ly organized a Lodge of Good Tem plars, No. 228, and the festivities of the day, were under the auspices of the mem bers thereof. This is a portion of old Elbert, unex celled by any part of the habitable Globe, in point of intelligence, sobriety, good order, and good cheer for the outer or inner man. The programme of the day, as an nounced by the courteous young gentle man, Mr. Joe Worley, was first, an ad dress by the Rev. J. A. Parker. Mr. Parker illustrated scientifically, the necessity of temperance in all things, of body, mind and souL The absolute requirement, that we should be temper ate in the use of alcoholic and.spirituous liquors, and use them lawfully as we would any other medicine. He beauti- "V \ fully animadverted to the prevalence of intemperance, and pointed to the blessed religion of the Bible, as the only sure cure and preventive. His speech was well prepared, elo quently and earnestly delivered, and full of pathos, and illustrative metaphor. The Rev. A G. Worley, next address ed the audience in his inimitable style. He impressed upon those present, the prevalence of the hydra-headed monster, intemperance, and the many reasons why it should be suppressed, and the manner of putting it down. His speech like all of his efforts was “hard to be equalled, im possible to be excelled.” The humor in it at one time, convulsed with laughter, and in the next, his elo quent pathos moved to tears. In the next act your reporter played a conspicuous part; i. e: the dinner. We must say we have never seen more or better edibles at any public festival, and we might add we have never seen said edibles better attended to. The crowd in attendance was not very large, but an interested one. After dinner, quite a pleasant hour or so was spent lounging around with the boys, chatting with the girls and listen ing to the older persons. An overhanging cloud, threatened rain, and the crowd disbanded early, much to the displeasure of the younger persons, who were loth to leave a spe t where so much pleasure was to be found. The festival was in every sense a gala occasion, and one long to be remember ed ; but who expected any tiling else ? The Flatwoods were never known to fail in any undertaking, and could not fail, when actuated by the glorious cause of Temperance. Success to the Lodge, happiness to the neighborhood. The crops are generally good, always so, where they have been worked. Cot ton is fine, but com is rather in the “dumps.” The crop of small grain, turned out tolerably well. Fanners are paying more attention to smgH grain than formerly. We heard of onq Rev. Mr. "Worley who raised more than seven hundred bushels of oats. We heard many inquiries about R. R. prospects, but not having seen our friend from Atlanta, were not able to tell them the “glad tidings of great joy,” that small roads can be bought at three hun dred dollars per mile. But enough. Tours John Quill. For the Gazette.] Somewhere, July 17th, 1873. Mh. Editob—Deab Sib : Did you ever ride on the hack from Elberton to Lex ington? If you never did, there is a depth of misery which you have never reached and of which you can form but a faint conception. I believe the Good Book asks the question, Who can add one cubit to his stature? A ride on that htck will certainly take away an inch or two from that stature. If lam correct ly informed, you have nothing to spare from your heighth, and if you do not wish to become a second edition of Tom Thumb, I would advise you not to ride frequently on that line. Aleck is a clever, accommodating, good fellow, but he has “a mighty poor” thing for a hack. Such were my reflections while being jostled and jolted up and down, from side to side, plunged forward, jerked backwards, and generally usedup and down and on both sides. Further reflection has convinced me that the hack was not so bad after all, but that the roads were in a terrible condition, and that the slumbers of our driver of the African de scent were much disturbed by the aforesaid inequalities, ditches, gullies, &c. f in the road. We have found examinations, exhibi tions, commencements, and such like, the order of the day every where. Cheney was in full blast at Lexington Depot, Lyle aspreading himself at Bairdstown, Sanford at Penfield, someone else at Woodstock, another man at Crawfords ville, and so on, and so on. The negroes have caught the fever, and such blazes of eloquence have gone up all over the land and country, I fear the moisture in the atmosphere has been consumed by the flames to such an extent, that we will be afflicted with a terrible drouth. The crops along the line of the rail road appear to have been worked out, and they looked tolerably clean; but, the cotton was very small. Away from the line of the road I found them no so clean, and in some places, it was difficult to tell whether a crop of hay or cotton was being produced. It seemed to me the hay would certainly be the more pro fitable of the two. The upland com, where it has been worked, looks very fine indeed. I have conversed with farmers from Oglethorpe, Green, Taliafero, Putnam, and other counties, and they all represent the prospect for a cotton crop as worse than any year since the close of the war. What is to become of the country? The farmers say they are sinking money every year ; the merchant says he has sold his goods on time and that he is ruined; the lawyer is starving; the physician has ridden his horse till he is too poor to make a shadow; and no one has any mon ey and no one expects to have any. We are not then in a condition to adopt as our motto, a couplet, which I heard a gentleman quote a few days ago as the subject for a speech. He says he found in Shakespeare, Milton, or some other great poet, he could not tell where exactly, but he certainly had seen it somewhere. The couplet reads somehow thus— “ What shall Betsy and I do, I’ll tell you what we’ll do We’ll paddle our own canoe, and when we can, save a dollar or two.” I do not know that we need be alarm ed. The cry of “hard times and worse coming” has been heard ever since I can remember and I presume will con tinue to be heal'd to the end of time, and yet I have never known any one starved to death, and do not remember a time when people did not wear fine clothes, if they could get them. Mi*. Editor I think I have done well to write this much, with the thermometer at 95 and the flies almost as numerous as when sent as a plague upon Egypt. Rambler. The Engineers have finished the Sur vey of the route down the Savannah liv er, connecting with the survey made by the Augusta & Hartwell Railroad at Pe tersburg. They report the distance much shorter than by the river and speak fa vorably of it. Watermelons are becoming so plenti ful about here, that we expect to hear of somebody’s son being “pisoned” soon. ff y ? *HMHPr 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 and inesti mable friend ot the missionary and the traveler, on the sea or land, 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, Reliefs , 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 U 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 esteem. 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 countriesthecallsforPAiN 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 from Insects,[and Scalds. It removes the fire, and the wound heals like ordi nary sores. Those suffering from RHEUMAT ISM, GOUT, or NEURALGIA, if not a positive cure, they find the Pain Killer gives them relief 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- II will give satisfactory relief, and save hours of suffering. Do not trifle with yourselves by testing un tried remedies. Be sure you call for and get the genuine Pain Killer, as many worthless nos trums are attempted to be sold on the great rep utation of this valuable medicine. B®“Directions accompany each bottle. Price 25 cts., 50 cts., and $1 per bottle. For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression of Spirits &Gen’l Debility,in theirva rious forms, Ferro- Phosphorated Elixyr of Caluaya made by Caswell,Hazardk Cos. .New York, & sold by all druggists,is the best tonic. Asa stimulant tonic for patients recovering from fever or other sickness,has n-o equal. Taken during the season it prevents fever & ague Aother intermittent fevers |ttb SpMiseuuitfs. PIO-LTIC. 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 ATTRACTION TO 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 ppon the same at 11 a. m. on the 81st day of uly, 1813. This 21st day of July, 1873. JAS. A. ANDREW, Ordinary. Sallie Ann Hammond has applied for exemp tion of personalty, and I will puss upon the same at 10 o’clock a.m. on the 31st day of July. 1873* at my office. JAS. A. ANDREW, Ordinary. It costs less than S3OO to make any sooo* Piano sold through agents, all of whom maker 100 per cent, profit. We. have no agents, but ship direct to families at factory price. We make only one style and have but one price. Two Hundred and Ninety Dollars , net cash, with no discount to dealers or commissions to teach ers. Our lumber is thoroughly seasoned; our cases are Double Veneered with Rosewood, have front rou ’d corners, serpentine bottom and carv ed legs. We use the full iron plate with over strung bass, French Grand action with top dam pers, and our keys are of the best ivory, with, ivory fronts. Our /’inno has seven octaves, is (J feet 9 inches long, 3 feet 4 inches wide, and weighs, boxed, 955 pounds. Every Piano is 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. IJ. S. PIANO COMPANY, 810 Broad wty, N. Y. Ht3priease state where you saw this notice. JSICILIAN haib t ii firm 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 frows thicker and stronger. In aldness, 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, Prioe 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 ; 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. N.H. 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 Sale in Rook or N Stores TUB 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 biack 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 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 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 of America. A copiously illustrated Christmas number. Premium Chromos Tor 1893. Every subscriber to The Aldine, 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 s3oa 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. In addition, The Aldine will reproduce exam ples ot the best foreign musters, selected with a view to the highest artistic success and greatest general interest, avo-ding such as have become familiar, through photograplis, or copies of and kind. The quarterly tinted plates for 1873 will re produce four of John S. Davis’ inimitable chily sketches, appropriate to the four seasons* They will appear in the January, April, July and. Oc tober numbers, and they alone are worth aycar’s subscription. The Literary Derailment will continue under the care of Mr. RICHARD HENRY STODDARD, assisted by the best wri ters and poets of the day, who will strive to have the literature of The Aldine always in keeping with its artistic attractions. TERMS, SS per year, f■ advance, with Oil Chromos free. , The Aldine will hereafter only bo 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 given, bearing the facsimile signature of James Sutton & Cos. AGENTS WANTED.—Any person wishing to act permanently a3 a local agent, will receive full and prompt information by applying to JAS. SUTTON & CO., Publishers, 58 Maiden Lane, New York