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THE GAZETTE. TEEMS. SUBSCRIPTION $2 a year $1 for six months —when paid in advance. Orders for the paper uno.ccompanitd by the cash will not receive attention, unless from our au thorized agents. AD VERTISEMENTS 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 payublo in advance. READING NOTICES inserted at 20 cts. per line—NO DEVIATION. j. t. McCarty, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, September 3, 1873. socut JnteUigcnce. The Superior Court. The Superior Court is in session this week in this place, His Honor E. H. Pot tle presiding. The charge of the Judge to the Grand Jury was able, clear and comprehensive, and was pronounced by many who lis tened to it to be the best they had ever heard. The Judge has shown a disposition to devote the time of the court to the trans action of business strictly. He requires the officers and jurymen to be at their posts during the sessions of court, and no disorder or noise is permitted in the court-room. We congratulate the new j udge on the good impression he has made in the county, and the circuit is to be congrat ulated in having a judicial officer who presides with so much dignity and abil ity. In the bar, besides the local members, all of whom are present, we notice the following gentlemen: General Robert Toombs, Hon. W. M. Reese, and M. P. lleese, Esq., of Washington; Col. J. D. Mathews, W. G. Johnson, Esq., of Lex ington ; F. B. Hodges and C. W. Seidel, Esqs., of Hartwell; T. W. Rucker, Esq., of Athens ; and the courteous and affa ble Solicitor General, Sam Lumpkin. The following gentlemen compose the Grand Jury at this term of court: J. 11. Jones, Foreman. T. M. Swift, H. P. Mattox, Z. H. C. Mattox, P. S. F. Bruce, A. J. Bond, Wm. T. Herndon, D. M. Carlton, J C. Harper, David S. Kerlin, S. J. Lovingood, T. J. Cason, John Snow, Win. M. Adams, W. S. Jones, E. B. Tate, Jr. S. A. Adams. L. B. Adams. The court is likely to finish its labors to-day. A Negro Shot. Wo learn that a negro approached Mr. W. G. Bullard, last Monday, with an axe uplifted in a threatening, manner, when Mr. Bullard went into the house and got his gun. On returning to the door he told the negro that jf he approached the house he would shoot him. The negro came on, heedless of the warning, and Mr. Bullard fired,' shooting the negro in the knee. We did not learn the charac ter of the wound, but suppose it to bo of no serious nature. While Mr. Bullard was in the house getting the gun, several negroes tried to prevail on the would-be assassin to go away, but their efforts proved fruitless. Another account, and probably the correct one, is as follows: Mr. Bullard directed the negro—Jim Banks—to put up a fence. Banks swore he would not do it. Mr. Bullard told him he would have to leave the place then. Whereupon Banks, declaring he would not do so, started for an axe, and Mr. Bullard went into the house to get his gun. The ne groes would not let Banks have the axe, and he picked up a stone—shortly after which Mr. Bullard came out, and seeing the threatening attitude of Banks, shot him, as before stated. Tlie assailant graduated last year from Grant, Alexander & Co.’s institution. - ♦ New Advertisements. t The Secretary of Pliilomathea Lodge F.\ A.-. M.\ has an urgent call for delin quents to settle up their dues. J. E. Campbell has put up anew Win ship cotton gin at his gin-house near El berton, and is now ready for business. Messrs. Mahoney & Benson advertise 490 acres of land on the Mallorysville and Baker’s Ferry road, near Washing ton. Wyatt Robertson has opened a Bar ber’s Shop in Elberton. J. Bowers will be in Elberton a few days for the purpose of taking photo graphs. Juvenile Well-Diggers. Three children—two boys and a girl —aged respectively nine, ten, and thir teen years, succeeded in digging a well in the upper part of this county not long since. The little fellows did all the work, and they deserve all the credit. Eailroad Meeting at Lincolnton. According to previous announcement, the directors and stockholders of the Augusta and Hartwell Railroad Compa ny met at Lincolnton on the 6th inst. The meeting was large and enthusiastic. Quite an amount of new stock was taken and there were other and strong indica tions that the prospects of the company had brightened very materially under the impetus given by adopting the line of the proposed great Chicago and Au gusta railroad. Every stockholder pres ent seemed inspired with confidence in the ultimate success of the enterprise, and the routine of business was trans acted with considerable harmony and good feeling. The selection of new directors, the principal business of the meeting, re sulted as follows : Jas. Hope, Henry R. Moore, Claiborne Snead, of Augusta; Eliel Lockhart, N. A. Crawford, Jno. L. Wilkes, of Lincoln; Jas. A. Clark, John Thompson, J. H. Grogan, E. M. Rucker’ W. H. Mattox, of Elbert; F. B. Hodges, of Hart; F. E. Harrison, 11. H. Harper, J. 11. Whitner, of South Carolina. After the stockholders’ meeting ad journed, a meeting of the directors was called. An election was held for officers to serve till the next annual meeting, with the following result: Henry R. Moore, of Augusta, Presi dent. F. E. Harrison, of South Carolina, Vice President. H. J. Lang, of Lincoln, Secretary. Strother, of Lincoln, Auditor. A resolution was passed delegating R. H. May, 11. Casey, E. M. Rucker, and F. E. Harrison to represent the Augusta and Hartwell railroad in the conventions at Chicago and Lexington. After which the meeting adjourned. New Subscribers. —Our friends have very liberally responded to our call of last week. We have added a very cred itable list of names to our subscription books. We are anxious to sw T ell our list to a given point in order to make certain other improvements to our paper. We have now a larger circulation than any paper in the Statu situated as remotely from railroad and postal facilities. Thus situated we cannot make The Gazette other than a local paper, and as such a paper wo intend that it shall be first class—such as no gentleman or lady of refinement would hesitate to read in the family. Lincoln County.— Through the court esy of a gentlemen in Ruckersville, who is enlisted, heart and soul, in the new railroad project, we had the pleasure of visiting the county of Lincoln last week, a trip that we enjoyed as fully as any we ever took. We found the people as hos pitable as in the olden time, genial, so ciable, and thoroughly aroused on rail road matters. Crops there are about as in this county —some farmers sanguine of a large yield, and others gloomy and discouraged. We obtained a creditable club of subscribers for this noble old county. “Still” Operations. —As stated last week, the Yankee “stiil” hunters made a raid in “ Goshen.” They arrested Josh ua Ford, Eppy Seymour, Dr. Walker, and Wm. Grimes, besides several other par ties as witnesses. All the arrested were chained and carried to Atlanta. Mr. Grimes has since been released, there being no evidence against him. Several of the witnesses have also been released. These operations, or something else, has given rise to the rumor that “Black tongue fever ” prevails in that neighbor hood. — <■. No Defence.— The editor of this pa per will never be forced to defend him self in his columns against notably un reliable creatures—it is too positive a proof of guilt. Almost since reaching man’s estate we have been a citizen of this community, and our deeds, good and bad, are public. Neither shall- we ever make public any charge that we are not prepared to substantiate; nor send missives and recall them through fear. Excelsior Eating Saloon.— This Eat ing Saloon is in foil blast this week. We had the pleasure of taking dinner there on Monday, which was a well prepared, substantial meal. The proprietors have been encouraged in #this enterprise, and deservedly so. A good eating saloon is a gVery desirable institution in Elber ton, and we hope will be sustained. The citizens of Elberton clubbed to gether last Saturday and opened a way by which the mineral spring, a mile from town, could be reached. The water of this spring is as strongly impregnated with minerals as any that our citizens frequently go a great distance to obtain. Adversity exasperates fools, dejects cowards, draws out faculties of tlie wise, puts the modest to the necessity of try ing their skill, awes the opulent and makes the idle industrious. Much may lie said in favor of adversity, but the worst of it is that it has no friends. CURRENT NOTES. Gen. Young, member of Congress and agent for the State of Georgia, receipted a few days ago for $35,000 worth of arms for the Stale. The allowance in cludes one battery of artillery, several thousand stand of small arms, and three hundred pistols and sabres for cavalry and fixed ammunition and equipments necessary. Gen. Young reports the anus he has secured are of the most approved styles. We learn, says the Athens Watchman, that the commissioners have purchased as a site for the new courthouse in this city the lot known as the “Steven’s lot,” fronting the late residence of Chief Jus tice Lumpkin on Prince Avenue. There is some objection, "re leam, to this loca tion—some thinking it is too far up town. We are of the opinion that, from present tendency of things that will soon become a central point. The Grand Jury of Polk county re turned fifty true bills at their recent J session. Dougherty county has 32,563 acres of wild land. Augusta factory stock sells at S2OO per share. More trouble is apprehended in Perry c unity, Arkansas. The militia is to be organized. The pall Mall Gazette publishes a let tor from Sir Samuel B iker, the African Explorer, in which he says the news of Livingstone’s safety is most cheering. It is estimated that the mills in Cali fornia consume 61,700 pounds of quick silver per month. In New York the horse railway super intendents and others are endeavoring to take precautionary measures against the epizootic, which has appeared at Poughkeepsie. Hoe has an order from the London Telegraph, for ten of the new presses which lie has perfected at his workshops in England. It runs 08 22,000 sheets an hour with two men and and a boy, thus saving in wages alone more thffii sixty per cent. Congress Hall at Cape May is to have another wing added, which will accom modate one hundred gentlemen,—no la dies admitted. Shoes tied on sandal fashion are be coming popular in France. Miss Lizzie A. Stewart, daughter of Ansel Stewart, of Fair Haven, and Miss Cordelia Torrey, of Boston, on Saturday last went in bathing at Quissit, a small island near Falmouth, Mass., got beyond their depth, and their cries for help brought Mr. Hardy Davis, of Falmouth, to their aid, but the ladies drew him under the water and all three were drowned. At a meeting of the citizens of Ander son, the Town Council was requested to submit to a vote of the qualified elec tors of the Town, at an election held on Monday the Bth of September, to say whether the corporation, shall, or shall not, subscribe the sum of Fifty ‘Thous and Dollars to the capital stock of any company that may be organized to con struct a railroad from Chicago to the South Atlantic seaboard. Mr. Editor ; We notice in your last issue that a correspondent styling him self “Justice,” has taken us to task for what we said about Judge VanDuzer re fusing to have a little pauper negro child buried at the county ’s expense.— Now we will say that it has never been our purpose to censure or condemn Judge VanDuzer for any official act un justly, and we have only done what any citizen has as much light to do as the Grand Jury, in criticising his official blunders. The only difference in the privilege is, that this duty is compulsory with the Grand Jury while it is optional with the citizen. We claim the right, and expect to make use of it, to criticise the action of any public officer, either publicly or privately, whenever we think they have committed an error, or abused the au thority vested iu them. As regards the little negro child in question, it seems that “Justice” would hold it responsible for the faults of its parents. We ara as far from upholding and encouraging indolence and vice as any one, and think that those who are guilty of it should alone be held respon sible for it. The law-makers have wisely provided a remedy for such evils, and it is the duty of those who execute the laws to enforce obedience to them. It is wrong to hold an innocent child respon sible for the faults of the parents, as “Justice” would have it, and we still con tend that Judge VanDuzer has commit ted an error in refusing to bury this child at the public expense when he was positively assured that its mother did not have the means at the time to pay for it, and that she was unable to pro cure them among her friends. It seems to us that his sudden desire to become economical might have been displayed to better advantage in a larger way. “Justice” says that “both parents are young, sound and healthy,” and “could pay for the same by money or labor.”— As regards this, “Justice seems to know more than any one we have heard speak of the matter. We have seen the wo man who is said to be the mother of the child, but as to who the father 'is, we have not the remotest idea. If they are both fit subjects on which to enforce the vagrant laws, indulging in idleness, adultery and vice, let therti be dealt w r ith as the law directs, and not visit wrath and indignation upon the inno cent for the crimes of the guilty. This would be more in accordance with our views of justice. Oleander. THE PIC-NIC AT WHITE'S MILL. Mr. Editor : According to previous announcement, a goodly number of the fair sex, and also a good many of the other sex, that weren't so fair, assembled at White's Mill, on last Saturday, the 6th inst., for the purpose of spending the day pleasantly, and having a jolly time •generally. Mr. Editor, as we are by no means an experienced writer, or correspondent, we trust that you will look over our imperfections, and encourage us by giv ing this communication a place in your paper. We arrived at the mill about 9 o’clock a. m. At this hour appearances led us to believe%that the prospects for a pic nic were anything else but encouraging; but about half past ten, our opinion was reversed, and we began to think that the occasion was destined to be a gala one indeed. About half past ten, might have been seen from the mill on the beautiful Sa vannah a cotton-boat laden with per sons both male and female, slowly but surely making its way to Professor White’s mill, the place where pleasure and amusement were to be found with out stint or limit. As we gazed upon the approaching vessel, a feeling of awe took possession of us, lest some high foaming wave or billow might sweep over the boat that was loaded with such precious freight, [we mean the female portion] and drown them beneath the briny deep ; but they reached the shore in safety, and we breathed again. Up to eleven o’clock, and after, parties from both sides were coming in and ere long, the crowd was large enough to j .give inference that if the pic-nic was not a success, it would be owing to the indisposition of those present to make it so. About eleven o’clock, we presume, or probably sooner, the principal enjoyment of the day commenced, and then after We looked upon the smiling countenan ces of the dancers, and imagined how they were determined to enjoy the occa sion, we knew that the pic-nic would be a success. “Uncle Sam” ' was there, and we ask the question : How could any one help but; have “music in his soul,” when listening to the melodious, soul-inspir ing strains from his violin. We say without hesitation, that he who was not charmed by this music was no savage, for he produced music that was music indeed. As for your correspondent, Mr. Edit or, although we prided ourselves with getting something to write about, we felt somewhat like the little boy expres ed himself when he went to fishing, and got lost, and was uneasy about getting his dinner, he said, “I wish I was at home.” But just as dinner was announc ed, we happened to be witli a lady, and we repaired to the table, and after eye ing its load of choicest substantial and delicacies, we thought it “was good to be there,” and you may be sure, Mr. Ed itor, that we did justice to all the luxu ries in our reach. After refreshments, dancing was soon resumed, and everybody seemed to enjoy the occasion hugely. Ruckersville and vicinity was very well represented, but the greater num ber of persons in attendance were from the Carolina. We left this pleasant place about five o’clock, and at that time the most of those present seemed to have no idea of leaving the mill, the place that had af forded them so much enjoyment. We do not know how long they remained at this place; but we know if they had tar ried as long as they seemed disposed, it must have been near unto the close of tlie evening before they separated to re turn to their respective homes. As this pic-nic in all probability was the last of the season, and as the last summer month is ended, we think all present realized it, and enjoyed it ac cordingly. We can only compliment those who were foremost in getting up the pic-nic, as we think they can feel assured that every one that attended enjoyed the oc casion, and were glad they were in at tendance. Hoping that I have not tired you nor your readers, I remain, Yours truly, Edwin Drood. The Code Duello. —The Atlanta Con stitution states that private telegrams re ceived in that city on Tuesday, from Co lumbus, announced that it being impos sible to amicably adjust the affair of honor between Mr. T. J. Phillips, of that city, and Major J. F. Waddel of Ala bama, the parties left Columbus at three o’clock, for Florida, to settle the matter. It is probable that the meeting took place at sunrise last Wednesday morn ing. ♦ <TT> *■ A fight occurred in Abbeville, S. C., on Monday, the Ist inst., between L. P. ' Guffin, Sheriff, and- Thomas Jones, U. S. Deputy Marshal, growing out of a private difficulty. Several blows were interchanged without serious injury to either party. ♦ <S> ♦ For Los* of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression of Spirits & Gen’i Debility,in their va rious forms, Ferro Phosphorated E/ixyrof Calisaya made by Caswell,Hazard k Cos. .New York, & sold by all tlrujigists.is the best tonic. Asa stimulant tonic for patients recovering from fever or other sickness,has no equal. Taken during the season it prevents fever & ague Aother intermittent fevers |ldu Jclbbcrtiscincnfs. MASONIC, HP HOSE members of Philomathea Lodge F.- ! JL A.-. M.\ who are in nr. ears for dues for the pist year arc respect fully notified that they must ! .•ettle up by the first Tuesday in September or the By 1, iws will he enforced in their cases. The j dues are $2 per year. R. M. IIBAUD, Sec'y. LAND Foil SALIT r | MI K undersigned offer for sale a valuable j -L traet of lmd, containing about 400 acres, on the Mallorysville and Baker's Ferry road, four j miles from Washington, well watered and im proved. For farther particulars address or in- ! quire of MAHONEY k BENSON, Sep. 3-4 t Washington Ga. [ GIN YOUR COTTON! A NEW GIN! HAYING purchased a NEW WINS HIP G.N, 1 am fully prepared to give attention to all orders for ginning cotton, and il my former c sto.T.crs will continue togiveme their patron age, lam satisfied I can give satisfaction. My new gin has been tally tested by myself. Sept 10 " J. E. CAMPBELL. T. J. BOWERS, OHOTOGRAPHER, \\T ll.fi be in Elberton n few Java for thepur- V V pose of taking pictures. Call early if you want work done. BAEBEE ’ SHOP. IVVATT ROBERTSON lias opened a Barber's Shop in the Granite Building, over Tate’s store, where he will be pleased to wait on those who want anything done in liis line. BUY YOUR LUMBER CHEAP. NEW SAW-MILL rpilE undersigned has started bis new CIROU- J- fiAlt SAW-Mlfifi and is now prepared to furnish lumber in any quantity, Price, $1.35 per hundred. Mill at the residence of JOHN IV. BROWN, sep3,tf Amandaville. I1W11& MACHINE AT A BARGAIN! AWIfiCOX & GIBBS SEWING MACHINE, nearly new, in excellent order, to be sold cheap. Call and see it. J. W. IIENDON. A. G. Q.XT ILLIAIST, DENTIST, W' OUfiD respectfully announce to the people of Elberton and vicinity that lie will be in Elberton during court week in September, prepared to do any kind of work in his profes sion in the best style on reasonable terms. , Call at S. V. Davenport’s boarding house, where he may be found. ANDREW [ ALE HIGH SCHOOL, ELBERTON, GA. P. E DAVANT, A’ M„ - - Principal. 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Prospectus for 1873—Sixth Year. The Aldine, An Illustrated Monthly Journal, universally admitted to he the Handsomest Periodical in the World. A Representative and Oham piou of American Taste. Not for Sal? In Hook or Nr w St rrs THE ALDINE , while issued with all thereg 1 - ularity, lias nunc ot the temporary or timely in 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 wilt be most appreciated after being bound at the close of the year. The Aldine is a unique and original conception, alone and nnapproached, absolutely without competition in price or character. The possessor of a complete volume cnn'ndt dupli 1 - cate the quantity of line paper and engravings in any other shape or number of volumes for ten times its cost; and then there are the chromos, besides. Art f mcnl. 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