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THE GAZETTE. TEEMS. 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. READINO NOTI CES. insert! and at 20 cts. per line NO DEVIATION. j. t. McCarty, Editor and Publisher. Wednesday, September 17, 1873 i'ocal intelligence. The future of Elbert County. Wliat the future of Elbert county may be is, of course, a matter of conjecture; but a country possessed of so many natural advantages can hardly fail to rise to the position in the world for which nature has so eminently fitted her. Her progress depends, as all, we suppose, will admit, upon the spirit, entoprise, and patriotism of her people. With a cli mate suited to most of the productions of the North, and yet as equally suited to tropical fruits, and as conducive to health as can be found on the globe, she offers a home to the oppressed of foreign countries and holds in her hand fortunes for the enterprising of her own land. With a water power and sites for man ufactories capable of consuming thrice the amount of the fleecy staple produced within her borders, our county is capa ble of rising to a height in manufactur ing importance that would excite the envy of Lowell or Manchester and call forth the admiration of the world. Her mineral resources, we must admit, are mostly imaginary, notliing in tlie way of developing the same ever having been attempted; but there are few who have looked upon the surface of the lands that have not been convinced that the earth contains more or less mineral wealth. These are but few of the reasons why we foretell for Elbert a glorious position in the future—whether it be near or far is mere conjecture. But we believe the time for her to commence rising in im portance is near at hand. It has been demonstrated that more money can be made in manufacturing cotton made at our doom tlmn in the North, where they have so long monopolised this branch of industry —the capital invested paying from fifteen to twenty-five per centum in the South against from six to twelve in the North, and the productions of the 8 mthem manufactories being more in demand and more reliable than the north ern. We might mention particular class es of goods in proof, but it is only neces sary for consumers to call to mind which they prefer when going to purchase to demonstrate the correctness of our as sertion. Impressed by these facts, many of our people are giving the subject of manu facturing their serious attention, and al ready we hear of no less than three fac tories in contemplation at no distant day in Elbert county. This matter, if prop erly considered, is calculated to solve the great problem of tlie day —tlie labor question—so far as this portion of tlie country is interested in it. Factories will bring new labor into the country — the machinists, the carpenters, the paint ers—the skilled workmen of all trades, the arts and sciences—all will find homes and lucrative employment among us, and bring prosperity and busy life in their train. One thing—and one alone, we honest ly believe—is necessary to produce this desirable result: Open to capital and la bor the way into this country—let tlie world see and know tliat we possess ad vantages inferior to no other part of the habitable globe—invite energy and mon ey from everywhere to assist in turning to account nature’s bountiful gifts—and the metamorphosis is effected. The people of tlie country, by a patri otic sacrifice of personal ease and grati fication, can do this. Will they? Gone to Market. Most of our merchants have left El berton, for New York, Charleston and other places, to lay in their fall and win ter stock of merchandise. Most of them we think have gone to the New Yoik market. To all we wish pleasant tiips, hoping that they may be successful in selecting stocks that will pay them well, and would say the Gazette advertises reasonably. Ariel Out. Some time ago the undersigned loan el the book titled “Ariel,” to someone and has not seen or heard from it since. Any one having it their possession, will confer a favor by returning it at once to Wm. H. H. Harper. “It Never Eains, But Pours.” Week before last, the denizens of this community were astonished to learn that Mr. Benjamin Collins, and Mr. Wy att Robinson, both gentlemen of color, [black] had established a barber-sliop each, in our town. Elberton has been minus anything in the tonsorial line, for lo these many months, and the news was received as glad tidings by some, and the only question of importance that arose in our mind was, could Elberton support two barber-shops ? Alas! we dreaded the result. We feared the con sequences, but we must return to our story. The two shops sprang up, as it were,[in a night. The two knights of the razor, procured rooms in the same build ing, opposite each other. Their pres ence in the city could be found out by reading their placards, or consulting the Gazette. After going up a flight of steps of the storehouse of Messrs. Tates & Cos., you had only to turn to the right or the left-hand-side, and there was your tonsorial department, Just one week had elapsed. Wyatt had become discouraged and retired from the chair. Competition didn’t prove to be the life of trade in this in stance. As we were coming from din ner, last Thursday, we met Wyatt with his barber-shop on his arm, and asked him what was up, with a forlorn and de spairing countenance, he replied, “dar ain’t no use in talking, two barber-shops ain’t a gwine to pay in dis here town, and I fortifortired from de positium.”— The other barber now had the field, and he being an “orphan in a foreign land,” and having lost his next-door neighbor, became sad, lonely, and disconsolate, determined to leave “dis here place for somewliar else.” His principal reasons for taking his departure, were: “House rent was too high, he was a fur ways from home, people wouldn’t have their mous taches painted, and he didn’t prezactly like de situmation ob de place, no how it was too fur from do railroad.” His shop was closed the same day that Wy att quit, and unless Wyatt resumes the “barbatorial” chair, Elberton will be where it was two weeks ago, minus a barber-shop. ♦ ♦ • The Greatest of Springs. The Mineral Spring, about a mile and a quarter west of town, is fast gaining popularity and is becoming a resort that would make a stranger believe that Sar atoga, Long Branch, Newport, and all the other world-renowned watering pla ces were mere humbugs. We were com pletely entranced the other day, while listening to a description given by one of our most respected citizens. We do not recollect of ever having heard him on one of these flowery descriptive strain- before, and were a little surprised at his descriptive powers, but such is life. We will not attempt to say what he did “verbatim et literatim,” but we think he continued something like: “I tell you, it is one of the finest springs in all this country. View on one side the tower ing, majestic mountain clothed in living green, then turn your eyes in an oppo site direction and see the beautiful val ley of fertile land, tlien comes the beauti ful river, with its grand and magnificent cascades, cateracts, etc., rolling between. Stand on the brink of tliis beautiful, me andering stream, and watch it as it winds its way to the sea, and then tak ing in consideration the mountain, the valley, and tlie river, you have a scene that it is picturesque indeed.” We do not doubt but we liave added something to tlie description, but it serves to give tlie people a slight idea of what those that have visited it, think of it the sur rounding scenery alone, more than pay ing for giving it tlie visit. We are not prepared this week to expatiate on the medicinal qualities of the water, but suf fice it to say that eminent physicians consider it beneficial to invalids, and ex hilarating to all. We would not have our readers think that we are at all en thused on the subject, because'"wt have simply stated, with a few additions, what we have heard and know about this tlie greatest of springs. The Methodist Church Lot. We consider it our duty, to call the at tention of the people of this community to the neglected condition of the burying ground of this church. The grounds look as if they had been turned out for the support of the stock that run at large about Elberton. The stones that marked the last resting place of some person, now perhaps forgotten, have fallen down, the weeds and grass have full possession of everything, some of the mounds have been so washed, that you can scarcely tell where they were, oth ers have great holes in them, - the walks are carcely noticeable, and everything presents an appearance of neglect and carelessness. Where is your respect for the dead? If you have any set about to have these grounds repaired and fixed up. Without exaggeration, their pres ent condition is a disgrace to any com munity. Currahee Mountain. This beautiful mountain is the first of nature’s beauties that greets the eye of the visitor to the mountains in upper Georgia, and the last that he views on his return. The view from its sum mit is said to be most beautiful and at tractive. We reposed implicit confi bence in the reports of those who had clambered over its rugged sides, and felt no ambition to verify their correctness. AY e considered it more plasant to lounge at the mountain’s base with the hospitable owner of this huge mound of earth, and listen to his recital of the wonderful things nature had done for this favored locality. Major Young Darts—older in years mayhap than his name indicates —is a gentleman of winning manners, of a ge nial disposition, and one of the most hos pitable gentlemen of the up country. We enjoyed our short say at his mansion immensely. His plantation consists largely of fine valley land, ■which he cul tivates with skill and taste. The new railroad, which passes within a short dis tance of his house, he regards as one of the greatest institutions of the day. The major says he is authorised to offer for sale a fine plantation of 600 acres, join ing his own, and which he says can be bought cheap. He bought the Currahee plantation two or three years ago for §5,000, and could now sell it for four times its cost. That shows what rail roads will do. AVe bade Major Darts good-bye with reluctance—the cool mountain breeze, the charming view from the house, and the good company of our host, were all very enjoyable—but we entertain the hope of one day seeing him again. The Negroes’ Annual Camp-Meeting. On the 10th inst., began the regular annual camp meeting, of “de colored population,” at White’s Cliapel. This place of worship, is situated about three miles above Elberton, and although, a comparatively new church, seems to be well known in this and other counties.— XVe leam that the grounds were enclosed by a heavy squad of black “perlice,” and the strictest order observed, until the shouting time came around, and then so great excitement prevailed, that had the police been disposed to quell the boisterous shouts and loud hallelujahs, we imagine, from what we have heard, that they would have had trouble, but tlia t was not tlieir business, they were there to preserve order among those not concerned in religion. We heard of but one disturbance. This occurred Satur day night. Mr. George Wrong, a per son of some di[stinc]tion, and -vliose color is a beautiful brindle, went inside the enclosure, we suppose, for the pur pose of forsaking the paths that were wayward, and treading in those tliat were good. Now, as usual, we learned that Wrong had indulged rather immod erately in something that made liis head swim, and also had a tendency to make talk. George, no doubt, was wholly ig norant that he was creating a disturb ance ; but he was, and the guards put him outside the enclosure. The last thing we heard of him, he walked away saying: “My name is Wrong, but wait till I git right and I’ll blow my hom, till you can’t rest.” The crowd was variously estimated from one to five thousand. We hope that some good may accrue from this meeting, as it sadly needed among this race; but we must confess that our faith is weak. The Adjournment of Court. The Superior Court adjourned last "Wednesday, as we intimated it would in our last issue. Tlie judge left but few cases on the dockets, and we are told he cautioned the counsel representing these old cases that if they were not ready for trial by the next term of court, he would strike them from the dockets. A negro tried for bigamy was sentenced to the penitentiary for two years. The short time it now takes the Su perior Court to go through its routine of business, is owing principally, if not entirely, to the great amount of business transacted by the County Court —thus facilitating justice, and saving the coun ty some expense. His Honor Judge Pottle exhibited a determination to dispatch the business of the court without the unnecessary delays that too often prevail in courts of justice. 4. 4 Cotton Destroyed by Caterpillars. Mr. Henry C. Chandler, a young farm er of this comity, stepped into our office, on Monday last, and with a look of de spair on his usually beaming counten ance, declared that he was ruined, that the caterpillars had made sad havoc in his cotton. We hope that the ruin ous effects that these abominable in sects generally have on cotton, will not be as damaging as he supposes, but that he will realize as much, as had they never appeared. MAGAZINES, &c. Peterson’s Magazine, the old favorite of the ladies, is at hand for October. It is always a welcome visitor to home and sanctum. The Southern Cultivator for Septem ber came duly to hand, and notice delay ed by absence. AVe believe in the Culti vat-r. Its articles are practical and sthoric&V aha the amount of valuable information to be obtained from it in twelve months is really astonishing, es ptcially -when we consider at what slight cost. Published in Athens, by AV. L. Jones, at $2 per year. The Rural Southerner for September is on our table. This publication has not been a regular visitor in our sanc tum foi the past few months, and w e have pissed its presence. It was always a welcome visitor. Published in Atlan ta, by J. Ben AVilson & Cos., at §1 per year. The Southern Magazine for Septem ber shop Id have been noticed sooner, and would have been but for our ab sence. The number before us is very attractive and interesting, as can be seen by they dlywing varied table of con tents: “Glaucus,” Edward Spencer.— “On the Steps of the Bema,” “Odds and Ends. ’ ;*ro£. B. L. Gildersleeve. “Da Capo,” Ella F. Mosby. “Incidents of the Grt k Revolution," Rev. G. AV. Ley bum. “Whs She Mistaken?” H. Hilton Brown. “The River Pass,” AA'illie Ma rian Allen. “The Battle of Mufreesbo ro’,” G. AV. Archer. “Early Settlement of Europe,” Prof. C. Woodward. “Part ed,” umiluel Selden. “The Exile of Chiselhurst,” W. Baird. “Hidden Treas ure,” i:h rett Pearson. “The Refugees,” Clara IK rshal. Reviews, etc. Changes. As dTir young men grow up they enter business houses, at home and abroad, in order to form habits that will prepare them for the business of life. Several young gentlemen of Elbert have just entered upon the active business of life in this manner, and we hope they will achieve success in their new fields. Mr. mobt. Turner, son of our esteemed citizen ? Mr. J. W. Turner, has entered the excellent house of S. C. Dobbs, of Athens. Mr. Turner is an amiable, intelligent young gentleman, and will doubtless do well. Mr,.\Vin. B. Vail, of Elberton, has en the large house of Center & Reavu&'vf Athens. Mr. Y. is active and ii ' IT §pL.\ v .a< 1 though we hated to part wit v we know" the’ r change was for his '<.*ssp§Pr The fact that he would not dtip£ a left-handed tailor will not prevojji his being a competent clerk. Miff B. Vail, so long connected with Messrs, England & Orr, Athens, has gone up higher. He now flourishes the yardstick in the well-known Fredericks burg Store of Messrs. V. Richards & Bro.j Augusta. Ben has worked his way up by diligence and close application to business, and we hope will enjoy his re war|. * Vfhen our county people the ci tieslwhere these young gentlemen are located it is hoped they will call upon andjencourage them with trade. Another young gentleman of Elber ton Ws Augusta “on the brain,” but we will delay publishing him until Ins de parture. New Advertisements. The assessment of taxes for county purposes is published in our columns of tliis week by His Honor Judge VanDu zer. J. Eberhart & Son announce the early arrival of their new stock. They expect them this week. Call and see them. Dr. H. C. Edmunds announces that he is prepared to receive boarders or tran sient custom at the Globe Hotel. •Dr. Edmunds also advertises his Ex press line to Washington. The doctor has gone to the expense of getting up a neat express wagon, which is a desirable acquisition to our facilities for getting in ami out of the county, and really de serves encouragement. IE. P. Edwards, executor, announces the sale of the lands belonging to the es tate of Jane L. Allen, deceased. Unequalled Success. j The Elberton Literary Society has re vived from the lethargy that took pos session of it during the Summer months, and is now flourishing like “the green biy tree.” Every meeting becomes more a id more interesting and entertaining and if now under fair headway to be one of tie most popular places of resort for old, ifiiddle-aged and young in town. Not ameeting is held without the addition Of a member. Attend, all ye book-worms and lovers of good literarature, and you vdll never regret it. The Club convenes eVery Thursday evening, at precisely 8 Hillock. ■ ■ Health. — Chills and fevers, and some eases of typhoid, prevail in some sec tions of the comity. Summer is Gone. How sad the sentence. Fall has come, and ere long grim AVinter, with its bit ing frosts, its howling winds, and killing cold, will be upon us. The birds that sang us to rest, will sing no more till next summer. How melancholy the thought! And there’s your wood to buy, etc. All those wishing to pay for them subscription in wood, can find ready sale for it at tliis office. Obligations. •Our clever young friend, Mr. J. N. Eberhart, will accept our thanks for the fine pair he handed us Monday. AVe wish him happiness in this life, without stint, and when ho “pairs” we hope they will be as fine as the one he presented t _> us. fltto QEOattIA, ELBERT COUSTf. ORDERED, That for county tuxes of safcl county for the year 1873,‘there be levied accord ing to law, upon property taxed by the State, and upon property subject to be taxed for coun ty purposes—not including specific taxes — For the | urpose of repairing the courthouse and jail, and building and repairing houses at the poor house ot said county, one hundredth of one per cent. For the payment of expenses in supporting and providing for the poor of said county, fifteen hundredths of one per cent. For building and repairing bridges in said county, one hundred and fifteen thousandths of one per cent For fees of jailors and sheriffs, three hun dredths of one per cent. For the payment of expenses for said county, for bailiffs at court, non resident witnesses in criminal cases, servant hire, stationery, and fu el, five thousandths of onepereeut. For the.payment of jurors, five hundredths of one per tent. That over and above the foregoing, for the payment of the necessary current expenses of the year, there be levied upon the amount of the one per cent. State Tax of said county for the year 1873, ex clusive of specific taxes,forty per cent.; and up on the amount of specific State taxes for Js.vid year, fifty per cent., except specifies exempt by law, to wit: poll tax practitioners of law, phys ic and dentistry. That this order be advertised and a copy thereof furnished the tax collector of said coun ty, as prescribed by law. This 13th day of September, 1873. W.M. T. VANDUZER, C. C. E. C. pEORGIA. ELBERT COUNTY. Vj Tlie foregoing is ft true copy of an or der passed by me, and entered on the minutes of the County Court' of said county of Elbert, in reference to county business, this 13th day of September, 1873. WM. T. VANDUZER, Judge of the County Courtof said County of Elbert. O.EORGIA, ELBERT COUNTY. Court of Ohoinaryof said County, At Chambers, September 13, 1873. Whereas, the Grand Jury, at the spring term, 1873, of the Superior Court of said County of Elbert, did then assess and declare that five hundred dollars shall be paid to the county judge of said county, for his services for the year 1873 Therefore, as by law directed, I the under signed, Ordinary of gaid cour. ty, do order that 'tor tne purposes l of raising sabl sum, tk* levied upon tlie amount of the State tax ofsaid county for the year 1873, such a per ccntage as will raise that sum, to wit: ten per cent. That this order be advertised and a copy thereof furnished to the tax collector of said county. This the 13th day of Sept., 1873. JAMES A. ANDREWS, Ordinary. A true extract from the minutes of the Court of Ordinary of Elbert county. September 13, 1873. JAMES A. A NDREW, Ordinary. NEW STOCK ATLOWFI6UBES J. EBERHART & SON Have now arriving a superior stock of GENERL MERCHANDISE Which they want to sell by Christmas CHEAP FOR CASH. Elberton, Ga., Sept. 17, 1873. I would respectfully call your attention to the fact that I will remain in Elberton during the fall, and propose to make photographs of every size and style. I shall give close attention to business, and will not put up interior pictures. If I fail to do first class work there shall be no charge. My prices for families shall be reason able. I make a specialty of copying old pictures either larger or smaller. Am prepared to make and finish in the best style life-site pictures, and have them colored in water colors, India ink. Pastel or Oil pictures for Breastpins, Finger Rings, Lockets, etc., made in ivory, Porcelain or Tin. These are the Gems of the art. Believing that I shall receive a liberal patren age, I have reduced my prices as low as first class work will admit. T. J. BOWERS. Executor’s Sale of Land. BY virtue of an order from the Court of Or dinary of Elbert county, will be sold on the first Tuesday in November next, at the court house, between the legal sale hours, the tract of land in said county whereon Jane L. Allen re sided at the time of her death, containing twelve hundred and twenty-five acres, more or less, adjoining lands of T. J. Bowman, Mariali L. Mclntosh, B. C. Thornton, Wm. 11. Mattox, and others, all in good repair, tlie same being about one-fifth still in original woods, the remainder comparatively fresh, and about two hundred acres of first- rate bottom land on Savannah river, with a water gimand good mill seat. TERMS.- One half cash on delivery of pos session, wh’ch will be the Ist day of January, 1874, the other nail in a notedue twelve months after date, with interest at ten per cent, from date, and bonds for title given until final pay merit. E. P. EDWARDS, Executor of Jane L. Allen. Globe Hotel H. C. EDSIUNDS, Proprietor, Now open for the accommodation of the public, on reasonable terms. Express Line TO WASHINGTON. Running a regular mail front Elberton to Wash ington, leave here Friday, and return Sat urday, I am prepared to carry passen gers o r express packages eithci way on accommodating terms. 11. f. ED’-HADS. Tlie First Bale of New Cotton. The first bale of new cotton brought to Elberton this fall was last Saturday. It was r aised by Mr. AV. H. Dickerson, six miles above Elberton, weighed 515 pounds, and was bought by those enter prising young merchants, Swift & Arn old, at 18J cts. per pound, the top of the market. It was classed Liverpool middling. A negro sold some eggs that had lit tle chickens in ’em, to a certain hotel keeper of Elberton. AVe tender him our sympathies, and hope he may have re venge. The New Bridge. AA T e understand the new bridge across Beaverdam creek is nearly or about completed. Cotton in Augusta on tlie 13th, 18 cts. For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression of Spirits & (len’l Debility,in theirva nous forms, Ferro Phosphorated Elixyrof Call say a made by Caswell, Hazard it Cos. .New York, & sold by all druggists,is the best tonic. Asa stimulant tonic for patients recovering Irom fever or other sickness,has no equal. Taken during the season it prevents fever & ague .toother intermittent fevers LAND Full SALK rpilß undersigned offer for sale a valuable A tract of land, containing about 400 acres, on tlie Mallorysvilleand Baker’s Fei.y road, four miles from Washington, well watered and im proved. For further particulars address or in quire of MAHONEY k BENSON, Sep. 3—4 t . Washington Git. GIN YOUR COTTON! A NEW GIN! HAVING purchased a NEW WINSIIIP GiN, 1 am fully prepared to give attention to all orders for ginning cotton, and it my former Customers will continue togiveme their patron age, lam satisfied I can give satisfaction. My new gin has beer, fully tested by myself. Sept 10 J. E. CAMPBELL. T.I. HOW CHS, PHOTOGRAPHER, WILL be in Elberton a few days for the pur pose of taking pictures. Call early if you want work done. BARBER SHOP. WYATT ROBERTSON has opened ft Barber’s Shop in the Granite Building, over Tate’s store, where lie will be pleased to wait on those who want anything done in his line. buy your Lumber cheap. NEW SAW-MILL THE undersigned has started his new CIRCU LAR SAW-MILL and is now prepared to furnish lumber in any quantity,- Price, per Hundred. Mill at the residence of JOHN W. BROWN, Amandavilie. J! EWING IMHIII AT A IJAKGAIN! A WILCOX & GIBBS SEWING MACHINE, nearly new, in excellent order, to be sold cheat). Call and see it. J. W. HENDON. O- Q.TT 13L n_i I A 3Sr; DENTIST, WOULD respectfully announce to the poopld of Elberton and vicinity that he 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. Cull at S. V. Davenport’s boarding house, where he may be found. ANDREW S ALE HIGH SCHOOL, ELBERTON. GA* P. E DAVANT, A' M., - - Principal. GEO. Q. QUILLIAN, - - Assistant Pall term commences Monday, Aug. 19, 1872; rpHE course of instruction in this institution X 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, &c. The discipline of the school will he 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 i 3d class, $5 —one-half in ad vance. Board in good families $lO per month WOBKEEI WAHfED lor WOOD’S HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE, whieh, with its Premiums, is one of the most attractive in the country. Price of Magazine. OAK DOLLAR A YEAR. Commissions liberal, cfFering a lucrative and agreeable business to those willing to give it proper attention Yol. XIII. begins with July, 1873. Examine Clubbing & Premium Lists. Two first-class periodicals for the price of .one. For specimen Magazine nnd other information, Address, WOOD’S HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE, Newburgh, N. Y. S. E. Shutks, Publisher. P** r daylAgonta wantedi All claaac* of working p+o tjpty of either a** x, voting or old, make more money a* ■work tor un In their aparr moment*, or all the time, than at anything el*©. Particular* free. Addrctia (. Stlnaou k Go., Portland, Mai do. REMOVAL OF HARNESS SHOP. F.J. SHANNON ANNNOUCES that he has removed his work shop to his residence, where he is prepared to execute all work entrusted to him. SMCflBfS*