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THE GAZETTE. 'TEEMS. SUBSCRIPTION 32 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. AD VEIiTISEMENTS 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, September 24, 1873. *§mi\\ Intelligence, The Absent Editor. Once more, necessity compels us to take our seat in the editorial chair. We say necessity compels its, because who is he, that would be an editor, provided he could help) it ? While we occupy this, the chair, that some choose to term “easy,” we would ask the readers of the Gazette to “Pass our imperfections by,” as our experience in this line, is very limited. We dislike to make apoligies, and would not do it now, but for the suddeness of the • editor’s departure.— Not until Sundsy afternoon, did ho in form us of his intentions, and of course, it gave us a considerable shock, having to shoulder the great responsibilities of this exalted position, in so short a time. But he’s gone now, and as we have full sway, we would respectfully request that in future, when lie leaves us, he would give us at least sixty days’ notice, in order that we might have time to feel our dignity, and discharge with credit, the responsibility that hovers around our cushioned chair, [stool.] For this time we excuse the absentee, as unforeseen circumstances, over which ho had no control, prevented his carrying into ef fect his premeditated arrangements; but a sooond offence of this character, wo can never forgive. Ho has gone to Augusta, where we hope he will bo successful in the busi ness which called him to the city, and also have a pleasnt. trip. We have but one word more to say, aid that is, should any one find the Gazette more interesthfg this week than unusual, they can attribute it to the ab sence of the editor. The Hew Bridge. We lia<l the pleasure of visiting the new bridge the other day just completed over Beaverdam Creek, in company with Mr. John D. James, one of the contract ors, and several' other gentlemen. We examined the bridge carefully—compar ing it with the specifications, and in our judgment it would almost be impossible to execute a more exact compliance with with them than these gentlemen have done. The work is all of a most sub stantial nature, and well and neatly exe cuted. The entire length of the bridge, i rcluding the hutments at the ends, is about two hundred and seventy feet. Tlie hutments and pillows are all built of split granite rock. The butment on the North side of the creek.is 40 feet long and about 12 feet high. Next comes the main pillow in the middle of the creek, which is let down five feet below the bed of the creek for a foundation. This pil low is Bxl6 ft. at bottom, and 11x3 ft ' thick at the top, and is about fifteen feel above low T water mark. Next comes two more hutments connected, between the creek and the slew or breakwater on the South side. There is then another pil low between these and the butment at the lower end of the bridge. This but ment is 80 feet long, and commencing at a height next to the bridge of about eiglit feet, gradually slopes off to a level with the road. All this rockwork, as we said above, is strongly and substantially put up. The wood-work is also very substantial and strong, each span having five heavy sleepers, Bxl6 inches, let into tne cross sills four inches. The flooring is of good heavy plank well laid down and pinned to the cap-sills. The only defect that we could discover in the whole affair was a lack of banisters on the South side for about 80 feet. This, however, is no fault of the contrac tors, as it was not required by the speci fications. This improvement could be made at a comparatively small cost, and we ask leave to call the attention of the commissioners to its importance. This extensive structure Avas started from its foundation and completed in live weeks, with an average force of ten work ing hands per day. Such work as this looks like “business,” but we could ex pect but little less from two such men as “Bob” Tate and John James. They are “business” men, and when they take hold of anything they mean “business.” There has been a great deal of difficnl- ty experienced within the last two years on account of there being no bridge at this place, and a large portion of the county almost cut off from communica tion with Elberton whenever the waters were a little up, but we can now congrat ulate them on having the best bridge ever built in the county, which they can cross at any and all times with perfect safety. We believe that it is most economical, in the long run, to build rock foundations or pillows to all bridges. They will last for ages if well put up, whereas wooden structures cannot be expected to last ex ceeding seven or eight years; are never as safe and much more liable to wash away. The difference in the cost of rock and wood is not very great, and where rock can be procured conveniently for such purposes, we think it decidedly prefera ble. Death of Another Old Citizen. Within the last few months we have had to chronicle the death of many old citizens of Elbert county, more perhaps than has occurred, in the same space of time, in the county’s history. It is now our painful duty to record still another victim to relentless death. On Friday last Mr. Robert Ebcrliart, a citizen of the upper part of the county, breathed his last, aged about 67 years. Mr. Eberhart was modest, unassuming gentleman, who, as far as we know, never sought or held any public office, though well capacitated to fill any with credit He was, before the war, one of the weal thiest citizens of that part of the coun ty, and his hospitalities were bestowed with a liberal hand. We knew him well, and honored and respected him. We ad mired his pleasant manners, kind dispo sition, and honest integrity. A warm friend, a good neighbor, a kind and affec tionate parent and husband and father, a Christian gentleman. Mr. Eberhart has been in feeble health for several years—suffering principally, we believe, from a disease of the throat, or bronchial affection. He was formerly a large, robust, heaitliy-looking man, and the manner of his gradual decay took his friends somewhat by surprise, so un expected in character was it. To the surviving members of the fam ily we beg leave to tender our honest sympathy in their loss. -—— The Cotton Crop of 1872. By [the Commercial and Financial Chronicle’s circular, we ascertain that the cotton crop of 1872 amounted to 3,930,508 bales, of which Georgia pro duced 614,039. against 459,539 the year before. But one State shows a greater product for last year than Georgia—Lou isiana—whose crop amounted to 1,240,384 In the matter of consumption, Georgia takes the lead among the southern States. The number of bales consumed in this State by manufactories was 39,122, an increase of nearly 15,000 since 1870. South Carolina, the next highest, con sumed 16,691 bales, against 10,810 in 1870. The average weight of each bale made in Georgia was 462. _ What is it ? Seldom an improvement is made in Eiberton, but what someone knows for what it is made, etc., but there is "a little building now in progress which will front the public square, we presume, that no one seems to know anything about. The frame is about forty feet long, and about four wide. As the work is going on near our office window, we had the impertinence to inquire of the “boss” carpenter what he was build mg, and he answered about as follows: “I don’t know what I am building, nor the object the gentleman has in view, who is having it built, my hands don't know, and lam inclined to think the projector is ignorant of wliat he wants, and the use he will make of it.”. There is something mysterious about this building. We hope our readers will not think this a “Graphic” humbug. Dissolution. Franklin, Read & Cos., the well-known Cotton-Factors and Commission Mer chants, of Augusta, have dissolved co partnership by mutual consent. The successors, are Franklin & Whitney.— Both these men were former residents of this county, and we bespeak for them much success. Sickness in Carnesville. ” We learn that there are now forty or more cases of fever in Carnesville. This is a large amount of sickness for a vil lage of the size, and we suppose there are hardly more than enough well ones to nurse the sick. We hope, now that the weather is somewhat cooler, that this sickness will pass away without serious result. Mem. —The big balloon has burst and Butler has been defeated. “ Something’s going to happen. + Damp weather in these parts. A Pump Wanted at the Female Academy. The facilities of procuring water for the consumption of thislnstute are very poor indeed, and we think it would be well, for the trustees of the school to look into the matter. It is nothing more than right that the gilds should be pro vided with this convenience, and we are authorized to announce by our local pump agent, that he is exceedingly anx ious to furnish this Institute with one of his celebrated pumps. That the sub scription list is open, and he will make no charge for putting it in the well, af ter it is cleaned out. Some enterprising young man, wdio wishes to immortalize himself can do so now, by taking this list in hand, and raising the required amount. Who will he be? That Little Brown Jug. Oh, where is my whisky, Can any one tell ? Some darkie has filched ii I know vety well. Such was the refrain of a fellow-citi zen who was in search of justice in our town last week. “Ha! ha! ha! You and me, Little brown jug, Don't Hove thee?” It seems this party had imbibed one or two potations of- tangle leg in town, and being detained till after dark, sought to find his way homo by the light of a candle. But while the light was an as sistant to the organs of sight he had no guaranty for his pedal propellers. These it appears gave out ere he passed be yond the corporate limits, and after singing “Champagne Charlie is my name, Drinking champagne gained me fame, So aj of old, when on the spree, Corn and rye. is the liquor for me, he laid down to take a rest, after he blew out the light, which rest culminated in sleep. While on the borders of dream pig, he saw many visions, one of .which, it seems was impressed on his memory. He saw a dark complected individual come to his side and soon pass on with the sleeper’s jug of whiskey, a package of coffee, and probably some other gro ceries, together with a sum of money variously estimated from five to fifteen dollars. When the sleeper awoke lie found liis virion a verity. Those yery articles were missing, and the dreamer was, naturally, wrathy. He roused up and went in search of the appropriates. Some little difficulty attended his efforts to recognize the man of his dreams, but he at last found one upon which he thought he could fasten the offence, and and had him brought before Justice Roe buck, who after a preliminary examina tion, hound him over for next term of court. But the whisky and other “fix ins” have not yet come to hand, and we think never will. — The Young Folks’ Eural For September is on our table. They who engage in directing the minds of the youth in proper channels contribute largely to the future growth and pros perity of the country and the elevation and well-being of society. Such is the task assumed by the editor of this pa per—a task for which he seems well adapted. We have noticed his publica tion closely, and we have seen much, to commend and but little to condemn. The Young Folks’ Rural is worthy of support, and we hope will receive it. $1.50 a year, or $1 in clubs, each subscriber re ceiving a pair of handsome chromos— “Morning on the Mississippi” and “Bun set on the Sierras.” H. N. F. Lewis, publisher, Chicago, 111. Court iu Eart Last Week. Court adjourned at Hartwell last Fri day. The Grand Jury found over forty true bills, the larger number of illegal voting. The court found that there was no law requiring a poll-tax for 1871, and the illegal voting cases were all nol prossed. One man was fined S2OO for carrying concealed weapons, and it was evident the judge intended to show his disapproval of this habit by imposing heavy penalties. The civil docket was pretty well clean ed, two or three cases onlp being contin ued. Attention ! Members Literary Club. All the members of the Eiberton Lit erary Club, are respectfully requested to be present at their next regular meeting, as there is a matter of some importance to come before the Society, and it is necessary that there be as large an at tendance as posible. Remember that on Thursday evening the 25th inst., a measure of import is to be acted upon, and every member is ex pected, and requested to attend. Do not faiLto be present, or you may have cause to regret it. Recollect next Thurs day evening, at 8 o’clock the Chib meets, and that is the time this question will be decided. Blessed is the man that taketh his county paper. A New Town Council. According to custom, the term of the present Town Council will expire on Tuesday, the 30th, and anew one will have to be elected. Before the end of the week, we expect to see stuck on the doorposts around, r the names for anew, council. We have no fault to find with the actions of the Council whose term is about to close, but on the other hand think they have discharged their duty, creditably to themselves, and to the town. “Was He in the Wagon When He Fell Out?” On last Sunday, a party of three young gentlemen procured Dr. Edmunds’ ex press, and made a visit to the Mineral Springs. It was in the afternoon, and a beautiful afternoon it was, for a drive to the spring. These three started, two of them occupying the only seat in the ezpress, the other gentleman sitting in a chair, in the hinder part of the wagon, and as they journeyed, we imagine they were congratulating themselves with en joying the trip hugely. All went well, until they were returning, when one of the aforesaid occupants fell out of the wagon. Soon after he reached home, hearing of the accident, we dispatched a reporter to ascertain the cause of the falling out, and the extent of the wounds, if any, the following is a correct report: we will state, however, that the man who fell was Dr. A. E. Hunter, our fellow townsman. DR. H. INTERVIEWED. Reporter.—Dr. I undestand that you fell out of a wagon last Sunday, on your return from the spring, is it so ? Dr. ll.—“ Yes, that’s correct?” R.—Was you in the wagon, when you fell out ? Dr. H.—“ Yes, yes; where do you sup pose I was?” R—-Well, we didn’t know; but how came you to fall out, were you drunk ? Dr. 11. [excited] —“No sir; don’t you know I’m a good templar. No, I was not intoxicated, unless the water had that ef fect upon me. We had stopped to wait for one of our party. While waiting, the horse made a sudden start and tilt me out.” • R.—Did you receive any injuries by the fall? Dr. H.—“ Only a slight wound on one finger.” R.—Was there anyone present? Dr. H.—“ Yes, there were several la dies near, and they seem to enjoy it greatly; as for me I didn’t relish it much, but I was like the boy the calf run over, I didn’t ‘‘have a word to say.” After thanking the Prof, for his free spoken manner, and tendering him our wishes for his future happiness, wo bid him adieu! The balloon will go up on the 31st of this month. New Goods to Akrive.— Messrs. J. H. Jones & Cos. announce their buyer in New York making selections of their fall and winter stock, which, from the well-known taste of the purchaser, we can safely predict will be a choice stock of goods. An examination of the stock after its arrival will prove interesting and doubtless profitable. Read the ad vertisement. Off for Charleston Several merchants doing business in the lower part of the county, left on Mon day last, for Charleston, to lay in goods for the fall season. We heard one of them remark before leaving, that “they intended going to the above named place, purchase their goods, and return before the merchants did, that left for New York a week or two since. We wish them a pleasant time, and safe trip. We call attention to the advertisement of Messrs. Rucker and Haslett of the sale of valuable lands. To Arrive S New Goods ! ATTRACTIVE AND NOVEL! OUR MR. T. A. JONES IS NOW IN NEW YOKE SELECTING OUR FALL STOCK, EMBRACING im nil oi’mum mb m.mm FANCY GOODS, CLOTHING, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Hardware, Groceries, &c, aul we guarantee to sell goods as low as they can be purcliaseed In Augusta, Atlanta or any otber market. We earnestly Solicit a call from you. when jou visit our town, for we feel confident, that for style, quality, and prices, our selection will he hard to surpass. J. H. JONES & CO. Sept. 22d. 1873. ftdu QEORGIA, EI..MSERT COUNTY. ORDERED, That for county taxes of said 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 p urposc of repairing the courthouse and jail, and building and repairing houses at the poor house ot said county, ono 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 one percent. 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 said year, fifty per cent., except specifics exempt by law, to wit: poll tax practitioners of law, phys ic and dentistry. That this order he advertised and a copy thereof furnished the tax collector of said coun ty, as prescribed hy law. ' This 13th day of September, 1873. WM. T. YANDUZER, 0. C. E. C. /GEORGIA. ET.BFRT GUI NTY. VT The foregoing is a true copy of an or der passed by me, and entered on the minutes of the County C >urt of said county of Libert, in reference to county business, this 13th 1 iiiy ot September, 1873. WM. T. YANDUZER, Judge of the County Oourtof said County of Elbert. QEORGIA, ELBERT COUNTY. Couht op Obdtnahy op said County, At Chambers, September 13, 1873. Whereas, the Grand Jury, at the spring term, 18*3, 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, its bylaw directed, I the under signed, Ordinary of said com ty, do order that for the purpose of raising said sunt, there be levied upon the amount of the State tax of said county for the year 1873, such a per ceutage as will raise that sum, to wit: ten per cent. That tliis 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. ANDREW, Ordinary. MEW STOCK AT LOW FIliOilES J. EBERHAKT & SON Have now arriving a superior stock of GEIRL MERCHANDISE Which they want to sell by Christmas OHS AF FOR C ASH. Ki.bp.hton, Ga., Sept. 17, 1873. I would respectfully call your attention to the fact that I will remain in E.berton 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-size 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 patrin age, I have reduced my prices as low as first class work will admit. T. J. BOWERS. Kxecutor’s Sale of L.and. 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, betwoeu the legal sale hours, the tract ol 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, Mariah L. Mclntosh, B. C, Thornton, Wm. H. Mattox, and Others, ell in good repair, the same being about one-fifth still iu original woods, the remainder comparatively fresh, and about two hundred acres of first rate bottom land on Savannah river, with a water gin and good mill seat. TERMS.- One half cash on delivery of pos session, which will be the Ist day of January, 1874, the other half in a note clue twelve months after date, with interest at ten per cent, from date, and bonds for title given until final pay ment. E. P. EDWARDS, Executor ol Jane L. Allen. Globe Hotel H. C. EDMUNDS, Proprietor, Now open for the accommodation of the public, on reasonable terms. A New Express. We notico ono of our enterprising cit izens laying in his winter supply of wood with the latest style express. This is a complete trick, consisting of a four-wheel vehicle, one ox, and one boy. We heard a by-stander remark that “it was a good wagon to haul simlins in.” Credit. —The article on the first page relating to Gen. Buckner’s good fortune should have been credited to the New Orleans Herald. Butter.—Any ono having butter to sell, can find purchasers without limit in this community. For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indigestion Depression of Spirits & Gen’l Debility,in theirva rioiis forms, Ferro- Phosphorated Elixj/rof Calisayit made by Caswell, Hazard St Co. ,New York, St sold by all druggists,is the best tonic. Asa stimulant tonic for patients recovering Irotn fever or other sickness,has no equal. Taken during the season it prevents fever &ague Acother intermittent fevers LAND FOR SALK. riAHE undersigned offer for sale a valuable JL tract of land, containing about 400 acres, on the MallorysviUe and Baker’s Ferry road, four miles from Washington, well watered and im proved. For further particulars address or in quire of MAHONEY St BENSON, Sep. 3-4 t Washington, Ge. GII'T YOUR COTTON! A NEW GIN! TTAVING purchased a NEW WINSUIP G.N, JlJl lam fully prepaid to give attention to all orders for ginning cotton, and if my former customers nil! continue togiveme their patron age, lam satisfied I can give satisfaction. My new gin has been fully tested by myself. Sept 10 J- E- CAMPBELL. t. jTmowkms, ” ©MOTOGRAPH ER, \\T ILL be in Elberton a few days for the pur v V pose of taking pictures. Call early if you want work done. BARBER SHOF. WYATT ROBERTSON has opened a Barber’s Shop in the Granite Building, over Tate’s store, where he will he pleased to wait on those who want anything done in his line. BUY YOUR LUMDER CHEAP. NEW SAW-MILL rpilE undersigned has started his new CIRCU -- LAU SAW-MILL and is now prepared ta furnish lumber in any quantity. Price, per hundred. Mill at the residence of JOHN W. BROWN, sep3,tf Antandaville. AT A BARGAIN! a WILCOX & GIBBS SEWING MACHINE, XX nearly new, in excellent order, to be sold cheap. Call and see it. 1 J. W. IIENDON. O- QTCTxiHLI-A.T^f 3 DENTIST, ITT OULD respectfully announce to the people VV of Eiberton and vicinity that he will be in Eiberton 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 bo found. ANDREW STALE HEBH SCHOOL, ELI3ERTON, GA- P. E DAVANT, A M., - - Principal. GEO. Q. QU/LLIAN, - - Assistant Fall term commences Monday, Aug. 19, 1872. rpHE course of instruction in this institution JL 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 be firm and inflexible. An effort will be madein all cases to control students by appealing to their sense of duty and honor, but at all events the discip line will be maintained. Hates of Tuition: Ist class, $2.50 permonth ; 2d class, $3.50 ; 3d class, ss—one-half in ad- VAnCC * .1 Board in good families $lO permonth WORKERS WAifEB Tor WOOD’S HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE, whieli, with its Premiums, is one of the most attractive in the country. Price of Magazine. ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. Commissions liberal, offering 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 and other information, Address, WOOD'S HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE, Newburgh, N. Y. S. E. Siiutes, Publisher. 'i&FkfiV&On P*r ‘l*v ! Agent" wnntcd! All olaaara of work ill* |iro p|o< ofeithm *.-x, young or old, make more money work for an In their Bp*re morn<*nU, or all the time, then atanythlnf else. Particular* froo. Addrc— 0. Sllueon k 00., Portlaud. Maine. removal of harness shop. P.J. SHANNON ANNNOUCES that he has removed his work shop to his residence, where lie is prepared to execute all work entrusted to him. ciimiiiliP Express Line TO WASHINGTON. Running a regular mail from Elberton to Wash ington, leave here Friday, and return Sat urday, I nm prepared to carry passen gers o>- express packages eithei way on accommodating terms. 11. t’. 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