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nied, on the evening of the 23d of
A , r „ Elizabeth Brown, wife of
inna-Hn Eso.. of Walthourville. Ga.
>Vliol a ' QI ' i s bort was her illness, baffling the
Sharp 41 . ■ j( .j iDS and all the care and at-
1: '• ‘1, 'r'ln^hand and family. Suddenly
t 1 aine> but found her not unpre-
[besumm u ' tiD j n (jurist, she ca i ra jy passed
ru row not as those who have no
P a ,
tv Faith lifts up her cheerful eye
Tn brighter prospects given,
v view' the tempest passing by,
JJJ veiling shadows quickly fly,
1 \ id ah serene in heaven.”
Sficctmgs.
Manufacturing Company.
*' r i u rned annual meeting of the stock-
U;S ,i .. above named company will be
P ll ^ r V • i. tli'-e of Mr. D. K. Thomas, Bay
b'-«j | ,\ KS1'AY. 29th instant, at 8 p. m.
street ; ]ni i.. .rtance will l>tr presented, and
•eis earnestly requested.
6 fuii 3ri,Iui joiix McMahon,
Chairman.
special itottres.
'r ji-t-islrate in Third G. M. Ws*
" tricl, Chatham County.
Uy announce myself as a candi-
0,,- vacancy occasioned by the
,f j J. Abrams, Esq. Election
ATL'RDAY, February 15th, 1879.
M. FRANK MOLINA.
•2.4.6.911.13.14,15
Notice.
itain nor Consignees of the
imsah,” Skipsey, Master,
for any debts contracted
A. MINIS & SONS,
Consignees.
(EOltOIV IIISTOIlICAL SOCIETY.
.Notiif to Members in Arrears.
Jenrgia Historical Society in
-about to close, on Febru-
11 v requested to pay their
i me as Treasurer, or to Mr.
Bay street, who has the
this notice concerns, to
*ss within the next fen
- to make up my annual
WM S. BOGAKT,
Treasurer G. H. S.
Notice.
nptains nor Consignees of
nna" and Swedish bark “Ber-
isible for any debts contracted
vI.ST. FULLARTON & CO.
Special Notice.
.» Captain nor Consignees of the
< "lb tty" will be responsible for
ntraeleci by her crew.
WILDER & CO.
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.raiitilied bv the operation of
RO’S HAIR DYE,
slightest troub'e, imparts to
•ad, the whiskers, beard or
uide of brown or the most
•lies can use it without soil-
It is the most expeditious
rid. ami the only one free
•us ingredient that contains
i: i -llieiit vegetable principle,
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lye. in dressing and
and perfect health of
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DOIiO, No. 93 William
: ail dnmerists. Ap-
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i'mnifugf.
THE GENUINE
DR. C. McLANE’S
Celebrated American
WORM SPECIFIC
VERMIFUGE,
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.
THE countenance is pale and lead-
| cn-< olored, with occasional flushes,
or a circumscribed spot on one or both
cheeks; the eyes become dull; the
pupiis dilate; an azure semicircle
runs along the lower eye-lid; the
nose is irritated, swells, and sometimes
bleed-; a swelling of the upper lip ;
occasional headache, with humming
or throbbing of the ears; an unusual
secretion of saliva; slimy or furred
tongue; breath very foul, particularly
in the morning; appetite variable,
sometimes voracious, with a gnawing
sensation of the stomach, at others,
enttrely gone; fleeting pains in the
slom.ii h; occasional nausea and vom
iting ; violent pains throughout the
abdomen ; bowels irregular, at times
costive; st >ols slimy, not unfrequent-
lv tinged with blood; belly swollen
and hard; urine turbid; respiration
occasionally difficult, and accompa
nied by hiccough; cough sometimes
dry and convulsive; uneasy and dis
turbed sleep, with grinding of the
teeth; temper variable, but generally
irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DR. C. McLAXE'S VERMIFUGE
will certainly effect a cure.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form ; it is an innocent prepa
ration. not capable ofdoing the slightest
injury to the most tender infant.
The genuine Dr. McLane’s Ver
mifuge bears the signatures of C.
McLane and Fleming Bros, on the
DR. C. McLANE'S
LIVER PILLS
are not recommended as a remedy “for
all the ills that flesh is heir to*” but in
affections of the liver, and in all Bilious
Complaints, Dyspepsia and Sick Head
ache, or diseases of that character, they
stand without a rival.
AGUE AND FEVER.
No better cathartic can be used prepar-
tory tu, or after taking Quinine.
As a simple purgative they are tin-
HEW VRE OF IMITATIONS.
Live
Eai
C. Mi
Ins
enuine are never sugar coated,
box has a red wax seal on the
the impression Dr. McLane’s
Fie
name
same
h wrapper bears the signatures of
Lane and Fleming Bros.
st upon having the genuine Dr.
Lane's Liver Pills, prepared by
n g Bros., of Pittsburgh, Pa., the
being full of imitations of the
Me Lane 9 spelled differently but
pronunciation.
tfoffrc 2>ot$, &r.
IF
COFFEE POT.
S2g|Cold Handled
Smoothing Irons
Ml POTTS'
THE E5.0RESCE
mating Stove
FOR SMALL ROOMS.
For sale at Crockery House of
J -A.S. S. SILVA
dwl l HO BROUGHTON STREET.
All,
oek's Porous Plasters
.„ ‘ I b S Porous Plasters, J enson’s Cap
ers A . D “ 1 ‘asters, Benson'* Mechanical PIa<
ituJ,w i,r a Strengthening Plosions, Benson's
^'jxrna Boorman's Piaster®, Bclla-
faiivwFor sale at
L- C. STRONG’S Drug Store.
%L : N’D in any style at the Morning
Steam Printing House, 3 Whitaker
<Thc IHonuntj Jflttrs.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 29, 1879.
Time of Cloning tbe Hall,.
Northern mail via Savannah and Churietnoo
Railroad. 215 p. m., and 6:30 p. m. via Central
Railroad.
Charleston, 2:15 p. m. and 7:00 p. m.
Port Royal Railroad, 7:00 p. m.
Western mafl via Central Railroad 8-QU a m
and 6:30 p. m ’ ^
Florida mail via Atlantic and Gulf Railroad.
3;45 p. u.
Thomasvffle and other points west of Dupont
3:45 p. m.
Darien and Brunswick 3:45 p. m.
Savannah River, Tuesday 5:00 p. u.
Milledgeville and Eatonton 6:30 p. m.
Office open for delivery of mail on Sunday
from 11:0U to 11:30 a. m and 1:30 to 2:00 p. u.
Index to New Advertisement*.
For Magistrate—M. F. Molina.
Notice—A. Minis A: Sods.
Auction sale by Geo. Schley.
Magnolia bams—John Lyons.
Ship Northern Empire for Liverpool.
Shingles—Dorsett <fc Kennedy.
Seed potatoes—Geo. (J. Freeman.
Theatre—Mrs. Henrietta Chanfrau.
White girl wanted.
Seed potatoes—P. H. Ward Ac Co.
Bay in are for raffle. w
Onion sets—Geo. Wagner.
Photographs, ferrotypes—J. N. Wilson.
Oranges—Salomon Cohen.
Gold watch for raffle.
Prices reduced—J. N. Wilson.
Milch cow for sale.
Steamship Juniata for Philadelphia.
WeatTier Report.
Indications for the South Atlantic States
to-day: Warm southwest winds, shifting to
colder northwest or northeast in the north
ern portion, partly cloudy weather, and in
the northern portion rising barometer and
local rains.
River Report.
The height of the river at Augusta at 3
p. m. yesterday was six feet one inch, a fall
of two Inches during the preceding twenty-
four hours.
Signal ObMcrvanoci*.
Comparative statement of temperature at
Savannah, taken from the Signal Service
records:
878.1 18
• 9.
7:00 a. m
53
7:00 A. M
59
2:00 p. m
59
2:00 p. m
74
4:19 p. m
59
4:19 p. m
74
9:00 p. m
55
9:00 p. m
65
10:44 p. m
53 10:44 p. M
6-1
Maximum
66
Maximum
74
Minimum
51
Minimum
59
Mean temperatur»
Mean temperature
of dav..
Rainfall.
..0.01 inch.
of da 1
Rainfi
S:v
65
..0.00 inch.
The following record 6hows the state of
the thermometer at the stations mentioned
at 4:19 p. m. (Savannah mean time) yes
terday:
Atlanta 69 Corsicana 74
Charleston. 70; Augusta, Ga 70
Punta Rassa, Fla.. 77 Jacksonville, Fla . 76
Mobile, Ala 69 Montgomery, Ala.. 75
Vew Or'-ans. La.. 7s Galveston,Texas... 65
8t. Mark’s, Fla.... TljTybee 66
Last Appearance of ITlodje*kn.
The fair Polish Countess, Mad. Modjeska,
gave her farewell performance this season
in Savannah last night at the Theatre in the
character of “Frou Frou.” The house was
filled with a large and fashionable, and also
critical, audience. The play, which is in
tensely emotional, was presented in excel
lent style, the support being better than
that rendered in “Camille.” As
‘‘Frou-Frou” t lie talented lady gave
greater display of her versatile
talent, and we may, without fear of
contradiction, pronounce her personation
absolutely perfect. The willful, spoiled and
petted child of fortune was presented in a
style which was most realistic, and which
completely entranced the large audience.
Modjeska in biief is probably the best
actress in emotional characters now gracing
the American stage. In the theatri
cal rehearsal scene, she gave a repre
sentation of the amateur, which
was natural to the life, and in the parting
interview with Louise (which was most
admirably personated by Miss Alice Brooks),
she completely carried the house captive,
and in response to the most enthusiastic
applause, was compelled to appear before
the curtain. Indeed, the character, from
the first to the last, was given in superb
style, that defied alike comparison and
criticism.
Mr. Clements was excellent as “De Sor-
toris,” and made a very decided and favora
ble impression upon the audience. Miss
Ella Stockton as the Baroness, Mr. Carroll
as “Baron de Cambri,” Mr. Ferguson as
“M. De Yalrias,” and “Georgie” by Little
Mamie, were finely given.
The delight of the audience was mani
fested in the calling of Modjeska and her
principal support before the curtain at the
end of each act.
The company leave to-day for Augusta,
where a full house is already assured.
Blind Tom-A Complimentary Hlati-
nee to JTIad. Jlodjcsha.
Col. Warhurst, under whose management
the wonderful musical phenomenon, Blind
Tom, is traveling, yesterday afternoon
tendered a complimentary matinee to Mad.
Modjeska and her company, the representa
tive of the Morning News being present
by special invitation. A most entertaining
programme was given, and the fair Polish
Countess was delighted and amazed at the
marvelous display of talent on the part of
the untutored negro. An exhibition was
given of Tom’s ability to read the musical
alphabet, spell phonetically, and repro
duce anything he heard. Count Bozenta
played several airs on the piano, Tom
standing by him at the time, and, as
suming' the seat the Count vacated,
repeated the airs without making
a false note. The entire company
were thoroughly entertained, and were cu
rious to ascertain the particulars of the his
tory of this extraordinary musical genius.
The private matinee was enjoyed by all, and
Manager Warhurst received the apprecia
tive thanks of those present for his neat
compliment.
In the evening the usual performance was
given, which was well attended, and a most
interesting and excellent exhibition it was.
One must hear and see Blind Tomato cor
rectly understand and appreciate his won
derful powers. He is certainly a prodigy of
musical genius.
Arrest of a Sleeping Car Porter.
Yesterday Magistrate Elsinger received
a telegram from the Chief of Police at At
lanta, requesting him to arrest Nelson Car
ter, the colored porter runuing on a sleep
ing car from Savanpah to Atlanta, on the
Central Railroad. The matter was turned
over to lhat efficient officer, Thomas A.
Folliard, who proceeded to the depot,
and upon the arrival of the train arrested
Carter who was carried to Magistrate El-
singer-s ollicc. Carter stated that a gentle
man traveling from Macon fo Atlanta claim
ed that he had lost $103 on the c*r, and that
suspicion was directed to hitn. lie denies
having committed the theft, and asserts that
he had informed Conductor Perkerson
of the theft as soon as he learned of it.
He has been in the employ of the road some
time, and his character is vouched for by
ofBeiak of the company, and it is probable
that the suspicion is unfounded. An in-
vestigatiou into the merits of the case will
at once be held.
Manager Sargent’s Keeeption.
The reception tendered the public by
Manager Sargeui, et the palace car Countess
Bozenta, yesterday, was a ^rend success.
Between three and four hundred laaies £nd
gentlemen visited the car and were shown
through by the genial tiargent, whose (p-ace
and eloquence in describing the convenience
and beauties of Madame’s tr»ve'u.g
palace were very impressive and at the same
time entertaining. In doing ‘ lle h ^°lY’ rs of
the occasion he was assisted b) Messrs.
Ilavlin, Clements and Mantel, of the com-
ijany whose courtesy and urbanity rendered
all at case. The reception was the event of
the day and proves to us that as an orator,
lecturer and artist, especially 'T herc ' Hje
charms of the perspective are to be pointed
out, Manager Sargent is without a peer.
Lecture on Judas Maccabeus.
A lecture on the above subject will be
given by the Rev. Timothy Harley, under
the auspices of the Y'ouths’ Historical So
ciety, on Thursday evening, January 30 at
Masonic Temple, commencing at eight
ovfock A 'J-ge number of tickets have
already* been dispoaeu of by the committee,
and the lecture promises to be a gr-a, sue-
cess. _
Hymeneal.
On Thursday night, in Griffin, Mr. Joseph
L Bowles, of Savannah,was married to Miss
Julia Stubbc, of Griffin, formerly of this
place. Rev. Walker Lewis performed the
ceremony. Quite a number of the friends
of the bride went up to be present_at tlm
marriage. The occasion was a very pleas
ant one.—Macon Telegraph.
“Dooley’** Yeast Powder,”
Said a l§dy, “has made Itself indispensa
ble In our kitchen, biscuits, cake,
waffles, muffins, and such like things wUu
its aid are always enjoyable and good. M e
would not be without it in our family-
have used it for over fifteen years, and itha.
never disappointed gs yet.
Reform I« Hie Order of the Day,
But lets-soap that Old Brown Windsor
will never be removed from the toilet of the
fashionable world. The purest and most
fragrant is that of the old Lond “ B
& 1 Atkixsok. jan39-W&SJt
ATKINSON,
.flatters and Things Laconically
Noted.
“ Dark Seance ” at the Theatre this eve
ning.
The Superior Court will adjourn on Satur
day next for the term.
Miss Genevieve Rogers as “Maud Muller”
at the Theatre to-morrow Light.
The attractive show bills announcing the
coming of Mrs. Henrietta Chanfrau adorn
the dead walls.
There was a small attendance at the police
matinee yesterday mornme, and no cases of
interest were presented.
The sale of reserved seats for Mrs. Chan-
frau’s engagement will commence at Bren’s
ticket office on Saturday next.
The “grease spot eraser” man did quite a
thriving business yesterday at the post office
corner, owing to the credulity of his inter
ested audience.
Joseph Simmons, recently elected Con
stable of the Fifth district, yesterday quali
fied before the County Commissioners and
was sworn into office.
\Ve had a call yesterday from Mr. R. R.
Blocker, attorney at law, Fort Gaines, Ga.,
and also editor of the Fort Gaines Depart
ment of the Early County Xeirs.
Ned Carter, colored pugilist, was fined In
the Police Court yesterday ten dollars or
thirty days iu jail, for interfering with an
officer in the discharge of his duties.
The German bark Hestia was cleared yes
terday by Messrs. Holst, Fullarton Ac Co.,
for Bremen, with 1,875 bales upland cotton,
weighing 8i2,799 pounds, valued at $78,
479 95.
George Nixon, the supposed tramp who
was arrested on Mouday night, had his case
continued until this morning in the Police
Court on account of proper witnesses not
being present.
Nearly all the stables that participated In
our races have gone to Charleston, where
they will be entered at the spring meeting
of the South Carolina Jockey Club, which
opens on the 4th of February.
The new organ for the Lutheran Church,
made by Messrs. H. Kuauil & Son, of Phila
delphia, arrived by the steamship Juniata
yesterday. Mr. Knaull will he here in a
few days to superintend putting it up.
Messrs. A. Minis Ac Sous cleared yesterday
the British steamship Amy Dora for Reval,
Russia, with 5,150 bales of upland cotton,
weighing 2,438,688 pounds, valued at $232,-
500. Cargo by Messrs. Knoop, Haneinann
Co.
The American bark Syra was cleared yes
terday by Messrs. Richardson Ac Barnard for
Montevideo for orders, with 16,223 pieces
resawed yellow pine lumber, measuring
321,870 feet, valued at $4,506 18. Cargo by
Messrs. SI oat, Bussell Ac Co.
Messrs. Wilder Ac Co. cleared yesterday
the British ship Mohur, for Liverpool, with
4,466 bales upland cotton, weighing 2,097,-
015 pounds, valued at $192,546 98, and 300
tons phosphate rock, valued at $2,100. Total
valuation of cargo $194,646 98.
The B'ual B'ritli.
It will interest Sons of the Covenant here
to know that its operations iu the fifth dis
trict, to which they belong, have been of a
very gratifying character. More than $2,000
w r as bestowed in aid of District No. 7 during
the yellow fever epidemic; the accumulated
orphan fund amounts to nearly $5,000, and
the heirs of fourteen brethren have been
paid $1,000 each. There has been received
for assessments during the past year and
from balance on hand the sum of
$14,633 03. On January 1, 1879, there was a
membership of 2,14S. The amount paid for
sick benefits during the year was $1,360 07;
for burying the dead, $824 75; for endow
ment, including sinking fund, $15,960 40;
education of orphans, $1,002 05; donations,
$2,582 65; making a total relief of $21,675 92.
The finance committee reported the finan
cial standing of the Grand Lodge for the
year ending December 31, 1878, showing the
total fund to be $18,238 94, and the expendi
tures $17,0S4 11, leaving a balance on hand
of $1,154 83. The reports w’ere accepted.
A Fatal Stolen Ulde.
Yesterday morning Coroner B. F. Shef.
tall w r as notified that a colored man named
Lawrence Wells had been run over near No.
Do on the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, and
killed, by the western hound train. The
Coroner at once proceeded to the scene of
the accident and held an inquest, when
testimony was elicited showing that Wells
had boarded the train the previous night
with the intention of stealing a ride to No.
3, where he resides, and whilst on the way,
anxious to escape the observation of the
conductor, he backed off the platform,where
he had been crouching, and foil between the
cars, the train passing over him, mangling
his body in a fearful mauner.
The jury, considering the testimony, re
turned a verdict iu accordance with the
facts, and exonerating the conductor, engi
neer and company from all blame ia the
matter.
Savannah Ahead.
We present the following report of the
cargoes of the steamship Amy Dora, 1,107
net tons, as showing the superiority of Sa
vannah as a cotton port and for the loading
of vessels:
Savannah—*Bales, 5,150; weight, 2,438,-
688; hales to ton, 4.65; pounds to ton, 2,203.
Charleston—Bales, 4,652; weight, 2,167,-
363; bales to ton, 4.20; pouuds to ton, 1,958.
Difference in favor of Savannah, 245
pounds to the registered ton.
New Orleans—Sister 6hip Amaryllis, 1,109
net register tons, took this season 5,318
bales, weighing 2,363,845 pounds, 2,131
pounds to the ton.
Difference in favor of Savaunah on this
cargo, 72 pounds to the ton.
*No extra hands—7 bands to the bale.
Death ol a Seaman from Accident.
M. Cowan, a seaman ou the ship Northern
Empire, which arrived here on Sunday
night, died last evening at the St. Joseph’s
Iu firmary. On the afternoon of the 18th
Instant, whilst at work, be fell from aloft to
the deck and was very seriously injured, his
leg being broken in several places. On
reaching Tybee he was transferred to a pilot
boat and brought up to the city and carried
to the St. Joseph’s Infirmary, when Dr.
Stone, the attending physician, found it
necessary to amputate his leg. lie died last
night as stated above. The deceased was a
native of $t:w England, and was about
thirty-two years of age.
The < ontewted Constable Flection
Case.
Yesterday afternoon the County Commis
sioners assembled for the purpose of ren
dering their decision in the contested Con
stable election case in the First district.
Just prior to the delivery of their opinion,
however, the contestant, James Sullivan,
came into open court and asked leaye to
withdraw his contest, which was allowed,
and Burke and Parker, the Constables re
turned as elected, were sworn in, and filed
their bonds in terras of the law. This ended
the case, which has occupied the attention
of the Commissioners for the past several
days. ~
it nick Shipment of Freight.
About two thousand packages of fruit
were shipped by the steamer St. John’s from
Florida to New York. The steamer arrived
here Friday, and tbe fruit was transferred
to the steamship City of Savannah, which
sailed for New’ York on Saturday. Yester
day morning a telegram was received from
George Yonge, Esq., agent of the line, stat
ing that the'fruit had that day been deliv
ered to the consignees in excellent condition.
The shipment of fruit North is increasing
rapidly, aud with the ^uick dispatch here re
corded there is no 4oiibt shippers- '.yill find
Inducements to ship via Savannah.
Charged with Arson.
Yesterday afterpoon ^ohg Williams,
colored, was arraigned before Magistrate
EDingei’ on the charge of arson. The com
plaint was made by Jsaijih Harris, who
alleged that Williams bad set tire to his
house (one of the row destroyed on Monday
night, mention of which has already beeu
made), and introduced witnesses to prove
that the accused was seen saturating his
Led clothes with kerosene, and that a roll of
paper reeking with the oil was found on the
premises. Williams was thereupon com
mitted to jail by the Magistrate to await the
action of the grand jury.
Arre»t of Burglar* and Recovery of
Stolen Good*.
Detective Wetherhom yesterday arrested
Don Jenkins and Hairison Williams on th^
charge of being concerned in the burglary
of the store of Mr. Elias Brown some time
since. A lot of the stolen goods were found
in their possession. The arrested parties
gave information in regard to the disposition
of their stolen plunder, and implicated Sam
F- Land; and Edward Conner*, colored, in
the robbeir, both of *hora h'^ve left the
city. Jenkins and Williams were committed
to jail by Magistrate Russell.
Barlow Steam Fire Company.
At a regular meeting of this company,
held last evening, the following named were
elected as officers to serve for the ensuing
year:
President—T. S. Wavne.
First Foreman—A. J. Franklin.
Second Foreman—J. T. Kollock.
Third Foreman—C. P. Connery.
Secretary—M. T. Quinan.
Treasurer—J. B. Fernandez.
Caution insores safety, and all cautious
people cure their colds with Dr. Bull’s
Cough Syrup. 25 cents. It
THE SI'IT AGAINST THE STEADI
ER RELIANCE.
Opinion of Judge Ersklne.
Our readers are familiar with the particu
lars of the disaster to the steamer Reliance
last summer, and of the suit brought against
her in the United States District Court by
Rev. Henry Dunlop and Edward D. Pryor,
passengers who were injured at the time of
the explosion. The cause was tried some
ten days ago, after which Judge Erskine,
reserving his decision, returned to Atlanta.
He has rendered his opinion since, and the
same was received by the clerk, Willard P.
Ward, Esq., and read yesterday morning in
the presence of the counsel for the plain
tiffs, and placed on file. We give the de
cision in full, from which it will be seen
that the Judge decides in favor ol the
steamer; •
JUDGE ERSKIXE’S OPIKION.
In the United States District Court Southern
District of Georgia, November term, 1878.
Henry Dunlop and Edward D. Pryor, li
bellants, vs. the steamboat “Reliance,”
her tackle, etc., Thomas White bailee and
claimant. In admiralty—libel in rem.
Erskine, J.
This action for damages involves the con
sideration of the true nature of the contract
maJe between a passenger and a general
carrier of passengers for hire.
I have read and carefully considered the
voluminous testimony presented iu this
suit and all the decisions and dicta cited by
the advocates for the respective parties, to
gether with numerous cases noi pointed to
iu argument. These 1 have collated and ap
plied to the facts adduced in evidence, and
have come to these conclusions, on princi
ple and authority:
At common law, carriers of freight are
liable, whether careful or not, for any act
of damage not caused by the act of God or
of a public enemy. If this be law, then
their liability does not arise from negligence
or want of care. But there is scarcely any
analogy between carriers of freight and car
riers of passengers. These are liable only
when there has been negligence of them
selves or their servants: aud the same rule
which governs the carriage of passengers
by land, to a like extent, governs the car
riage of passengers by sea or inland waters.
In the case before the court, the contract
between the libellants as passengers and
the respondent, as a carrier by sea or inland
navigation, did not impose upon the carrier
an absolute undertaking that the vessel,
her boilers, machinery and appliances, shall
be free from defects; for this would be in
the nature of a warranty; indeed, a warranty
per se. The true undertaking, as I gather
it from the authorities, both iu this
country and in England, is that
the vessel, her boilers, etc., is free from
defects as far as human care and
foresight can provide, and perfectly sea and
inland water worthy. This obligation to
use all due and proper care is founded on
reasons obvious to all; but to place on the
carrier of passengers the burden of a war
ranty that everything he necessarily uses Is
absolutely free from defects likely to cause
peril, when, from the nature of things, de
fects must exist which no skill can detect,
and the effects of which do foresight can
avert, would be to compel a man bj* impli
cation of law, and not by his own will, to
promise the performance of an impossible
thing.
I am of opinion, after consideration of
the authorities, that there is no such con
tract, either of general or limited warranty
and insurance enacted by the carrier of pas
sengers, and that the contract of such a car
rier, and the obligations undertaken by him,
are to take good care (including in that
term the use of skill and foresight) to carry
a passeuger safely. It of course follows that
the absence of such care, in other words,
negligence, would alone be a breach, and,
on the contrary, negative any want of skill,
care or foresight. I think the libellants
have failed to sustain their suit.
Adverting to tbe question of the alleged
loss of baggage of the libellant prior. The
respondent as a carrier of passengers is
responsible of the carriage of the custom
ary baggage, and the payment of the usual
fare includes, in contemplation of law, &
compensation for the conveyance of such
ordinary baggage. The courts hold the car
rier to a strict accountability in such cases;
and, although many of the courts hold
that in the carriage of passengers the
carrier is bound to exercise the same degree
of care for a gratuitous passenger (which
the libellant, Pryor, was in this case) as
would be required iu tbe case of passengers
paying fare, this rule does not apply to
the baggage of one who rides on a free
pass, in the absence of a special under
taking. In such a case the carrier of the
goods, or baggage, is a mere gratuitous
bailee and only liable for gross negligence.
The testimony of Pryor all through the case
is, to say the least, very dubious and
contradictory. There was no presumption
or proof of negligence adduced before the
court.
This cause came ou to be heard, and,
after argument by the respective advocates
anil the court having taken time for con
sideration, it is ordered, adjudged and de
creed that the libels be dismissed, with
costs to be taxed by the clerk.
The '‘Sacred Concert.”
Editor Morning News: With deep regret
we saw the “novel spectacle” of a theatre
open for amusement on Sunday night.
Though the gentlemen attending the pei-
formance of the company “gracefully aeg
cepted the innovation upon old cherished
customs of tbe South,” we humbly enter a
protest against the assumption that our
city, as a Christian community, approved of
this open violation of the sacred Sabbath,
Their non-attendance showed their entire
disapprobation. The same divine law
which established the custom of Sabbath
observance among our citizens, is, by the
giver, also binding upon tbfc “stranger that
is within our gates.”
But whatever the religious sentiment con
cerning the Sabbath, our city is law-abiding,
and as good citizens,both Jews and Geutiles,
regard the day because it has beeu so
directed by the civil statutes of both the
State and the city.
This occurrence led us to examine into
the laws upqa this subject, and a few sec
tions may not be unacceptable to vour read
ers. We quote first from the Code of Geor
gia, 1873. Section 4,579 ( 4,493), upon the
Sabbath, is: “Any tradesman, artificer,
workmau, or laborer, or any other person
whatsoever, who shall pursue their business
or work of their ordinary calling upon the
Lord’s day (works of necessity or of charity
only excepted; shall be guilty of a misde
meanor. and on conviction shall ba pun
ished” [Section 4,310-12 by fine and im
prisonmentj. That highest judicial tribunal
of our State, the Supreme Court, says: [See
Hammond's Reports, p.208.J “The law faxes
the day recognized as the Sabbath day all
over Christendom, and that day, by Divine
injunction, is to be kept holy—‘on it thou
shalt do no work.’ The Christian Sabbath
is a civil institution older than our govern
ment, aud respected as a day of rest by our
constitution, and the regulation r.f its ob
servance as a civil Institution hds always
been considered to be, and is, within the
power of the Legislature, as much as any
regulation and laws having for their object
the preservation of good morals, and the
pea'-e and good order of society.”
W'e ne^t q;<ote from the Sa"annah City
>ye liCv 1 ' q.9 uie AJUUJ me ou auua;;
Code, 1871. tin page 431, Section XL, {re
peats for substance the Statu law just men
tioned. But iu Section VII. proceeds to
prohibit public sports on that day in the
city, specifying certain things; among these
“interludes or plays, daucing, singing, fid
dling or other music, for the sake of merri
ment, or any other sport * * * on the
Lord's day.” The limit to the fine in any
case is $100. In the cause of law, and order,
and the good old custom of our city, we
sincerely hope that such oUenses will pot
recur. Yeti/s Civis.
Weekly Weather Chronicle.
Wo have received from the Signal Obser
ver the following general summary for thp
week endiDg Saturday, January 25:
During the early part of the week, Satur
day to Monday, p.n area of hi ah pressure
moved southeastward from the North Pacific
slope over the Western Plateau to the Gulf
of Mexico, preceded by cold westerly winds
over tfac pasteup section of thp. country.
During Tuesday and Wednesday this area
moved eastward over Florida to the Atlantic
Ocean, and southerly winds, with decidedly
higher temperatures.prevailed thence to the
Southwest, Lower Lake region aud the Mid
dle Atlantic States. Three areas of low
pressure, with light rain or snow, have
passed eastward from the Northwest to the
Atlantic. This morning the pressure is
highest over the Northwest, and clear or
fair weather generally prevails, except in
Lower Canada and on Pacific coast.
The rainfall for the past week averages
about as follows in the v^ri s ui districts;
BUUUl do 1GUU*’ O III - — C • ulatiltlbi
Oanauian Maritime Provinces, 0.85 inch; St.
Lawrence valley, 0.85; Lower Lake region,
0.11; Upper Lake region, 0.20; New Eng
land, 0.25; Middle Atlantic States, O.Oo:
South Atlantic States, 0.06; Eastern Gn.ij
States, 0.25: Western Guit States, 0.13; Ohio
valley and Tennessee, 0.20; Upper Missis
sippi valley, 0.02; Lower Missouri valley,
6.01, Rea River of the North valley, 0.10;
Eastern Slope, from Dakota to interior of
Texas, 0.02; Rocky Mountains, 0.04; West
ern Plateau, 0.08; California, 0.50; Coast of
Oregon and Washington Territory, 1.50.
Rivers.—During the past week the Red
river has risen nineteen inches at Shreve
port. The Missouri at Yankton, Omaha and
Leavenworth, and the Mississippi from St.
Pan] to Keokuk bay? continued froaen.
The Mississippi has remained almost sta
tionary at St. Louis, but has risen about
twelve feet at Cairo, Memphis and Vicks
burg, and three feet at New Orleans. The
Tennessee has fallen about twenty-five feet
at Chattanooga. The Ohio rose eight feet
at Pittsburg Friday to Sunday, but has eip.cp
fallen about five feet; rose seven feet "at
Cincinnati, Friday to Tuesday, since fallen
two, and ha6 continued almost stationary at
Louisville, The Savannah has fallen four
feet at Augusta.
A VALUABLE RELIC.
Autograph Letter of General Stone
wall Jackaon, 1847.
A letter of which the following is a copy
was presented to Mrs. Eugene Kelly, of
New York, for the benefit of the approach
ing Cathedral Fair in this city, by Mr. Chas.
J. Murphy, an old comrade of Stonewall
Jackson in the Mexican war of 1847. This
letter, framed, is to be raffled at the fair,
and we doubt not there will be no difficulty
in obtaining chances. The autograph letter
of Stonewall Jackson is written i&s is ex
plained in his letter) on a blank Mexi
can commission (size of a “crown
sheet”), the head ot which is
adorned with an engraving of the Mexi
can eagle with the cactus beneath, similar
to the design of the Mexican dollar. The
writing is on both sides of the 6heet, and in
order to show the letter the back of the
frame will be glass. This epistle is too
valuable a relic to remain in private hands,
and we would suggest that whoever wins
it should present it to the Georgia Histori
cal Society, in whose archives it will be pre
served for all time.
The following is a verbatim copy of the
letter:
CiTr of Mexico, October 25, 1847.
Dexk Cousin—Since 1 last had the pleas
ure of visiting yourself and mother, I have
been in Baltimore, Philadelphia, N. York,
Pittsbhrg, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Mata-
moras, Camargo, Monterey, Saltillo, at the
siege of Vera Cruz, and the battles of Cerro
Gordo and in this valley.
In the recent I have sustained much
loss iu the way of material. At Coutreras
I had a number of the horses of my section
killed, aud ou the 13 of September I had
all the horses of my pieces killed but one,
and my ow-n wounded. But I succeeded in
forcing the position and pursuing and open
ing such a fire on a retreating column as I
have desired during the past portion of the
war. Poor John Thompson, of Clarksburg,
lost his leg, and died a few days subse
quently.
Many war officers and men have lived to
see, but not to enter, the capital of this
heaven-doomed nation.
I have the satisfaction of knowing that I
have been spoken of in flattering terms by
General Pillow, and that General Worth
even went out of his own and enteied the
division of another General in his report to
speak of my conduct. General Worth
sent an order to me to retire,
but I replied that with one company
of regulars I could earn' the works from
which he ordered a brigade. I feel proud
of the source from which it has come. I
mention this believing that it will be a
source of gratification to my friends and re
latives.
The army has finally entered the city, and
our banner waves over the national place of
Mexico with as much pride as over our
own.
No reinforcements have yet arrived, but
they are this side of Vera Cruz.
I am living with some fine Spanish friends,
and learning the language.
The Lepros (lowest order of people) are
still killing our soldiers.
Many families of respectability had left
the city previous, and have not yet re
turned.
The editor of the Monitor (a Mexican) a
few days since spoke of a lady who had re
ceived the visits of a few officers of the
army, and one them, Lieut. Brooks, cow-
hided him severely for such liberty of the
press. Other officers who had visited the
same lady were ou search of the editor, who,
hearing of it, went to Kendall, the editor of
the Picaune, New Orleans, to know what
was the custom iu Louisiana. And Kendall
frankly replied tlflR sometimes they got a
severe flogging.
The Mexican Congress had not convened
at fast dates.
Pena y Pena is the constitutional Presi
dent. Gen. Parades has raised the French
flag at some distance from his capital. Santa
Anna has but a few tioops. Gen. Scott has
laid contributions on this place.
J write to you on a sheet captured in the
National Palace. Giving you thereby a small
relic of what i6 popularly termed the halls
of the Montzumas. It is blank commission.
I wish when you have any surplus papers
that you would direct them to me as I have
but little else now to interest than home
news. Give my respects to relatives and en
quiring friends. Say to John Duncan that
I should be glad to hear from him.
T. J.J. Jacksos.
James Jackson, Mother and Family.
Solid Compressing.
A New Orleans paper of the 7th inst. has
the following, which contains information
of no little interest to our commercial
readers:
“The recent clearance of the British
steamship Kensington, Captain II. Batt, for
Revel, by Messrs. French Ac Co., agents for
the owners, Messrs. Watts, Milburu A Co„
of London, forcibly exetnpiffles the su
periority of our present compressing over
that of an earlier period. The Kensington’s
net register i9 90S tons. Under the old sys
tem the most skillful stevedores, with extra
expenses from labor and jackscrews, could
hardly have taken under hatchta over 3,500
bales. Her present cargo consists of 4,975
bales, weighing 2,312,840 pounds, equal to a
fraction over 2,557 pounds per registered
ton. This is believed to be the largest cargo
per registered ton ever cleared from an
American port. When we inquire into the
value of this increased freightage we find
that there is a difference of no less than
1,475 bales, compared with what she could
have stowed foinerly, or a fraction over 42
per cent. The steam rate at the time re
ferred to was 4 4 d. or about $8 per bale,
giving a freight lfst of $28,000. At the same
rate under solid compressing, the ship would
have made $39,800 or an excess of $11,800.
Her actual freight list, however, was hardly
over $26,000. At the current rate she would
have formerly netted only $18,$.*1, showing
an addition of $7,709. This difference shows
the increased profit to the owners, but the
advantage to shippers is much greater, a
considerable percentage of the reduction iu
the rate having been caused by solid com
pressing and the diminished expense for
stowage, in consequence of the solidity of
the bale. Taking a broad view of it, 100
ships of the Kensington’s tonnage can now
carry as much as a fleet of 133 ships of like
tonnage could have done formerly. When
we inquire still further we find that of this
cargo of 4,975 bales, 4,(151 were compressed
bv the celebrated Champfon Press, of which
Afessrs. J*. b. Laffitte iX Co. are the agents,
with Captain Gilman’s ingenious, powerful,
aud rapid steam band tightener and the inex
orable grip tie. We have been thus particular
in noticing this compressing by the Cham
pion, because w'e regard that press as primus
inter pares—as the practical iuciter of the pre
sent solid compressing by other presses to the
iacalculabje benefit of our cotton trade.
Verily the emporium ol tut. Mississippi
valley has in theso uartiuulars done its duty
as the cotton metropolis of the United
States, not only promoting thereby its own
interests, but proportionabiy benefitting the
cotton planter ana the ship owners. With
regard to Bombay cotton it may be
stau:d that ships from that port take 2,800
pounds of cotton per ton. In consequence
of this, freights thence to Liverpool via the
Suez Canal 2eiqon; exceed >*d. per pouud,
despite the heavy canal tolls. This superior
compressing was brought about by ship
owners establishing the standard at 45
pounds per cubic foot, any cotton not com
ing up to^hat standard being charged for at
a higher rate proportionate to the deficiency.
It is not improbable that British ship owue'rs
Wfjl endeavoi. to establish a similar rule
here, but the standard would no doubt be
somewhat lowers J
RE.VIEDYF OU HARD TIMES,
Stop spending so much on fine clothes,
rich food and style, Buy healthy
food, cheaper auu better clothing; get more
SAVANNAH’S CONTRIBUTIONS.
Final Report of the Citizen*’ Relief
Committee.
using so much of the vile humbug medicine
that does you only harm, and makes the
proprietors rich, but pat your trust in the
greatest of all simple, pu.* ic«Uj<Rcs, Hop
Bitters, that cures always at a trifling cost,
and you will see better times and good
health. Try it once. Read of it in another
column. jaiy^lOdjWofcFiEwlm
jl and despair fall upon the community
i terrible epidemic, like the cholera or
fever, suddenly desolates our homes:
A Legitimate Triumph iu Ncdicloe,
Dread and despair fall ui
when a territ’
yellow fever,
yet. all the while, a more insidious, but no iess
fatal foe enters thousands of householiis every
year and carries off the flower of the family in
the early flush of manly youth and budding
womanhood. People call it consumption or
“decline.” It is not, in most cases, the tuber
cular phthisis or consumption of the lungs,
which is the peculiar malady in climates like
■■■iikiBritisl fi
those of the British Islands and New England,
but a general decay or arrest of the vital pro
cesses of nutrition. All the doctors agree that
there is no remedy for this but Cod Iivei Oil,
but they are constantly met by tfau obstacle of
inability on tbe part *; t^o patient to swallow
or regain it This’ repulsion is entirely over
come by Scott’s Emulsion of the Oil with the
Hypophosphitea of Lime and Soda, which is
agreeable to the taste, and an unequalled nu
trient and tonic for the body, nerve and brain.
jan24-F,M,W&wlt
The Citizens’ Relief Committee, which
was organized in this city last summer,
during the prevalence of the terrible epi
demic in the Southwest, for the purpose of
obtaining funds for the relief of the afflicted
and distressed, have made their final re
port, which we now have the pleasure of
presenting in full. The exhibit for 3avan
nah is all that could be desired. In order
that our readers may have a full understand
ing of the operations, we give as an intro
duction a copy of the resolution adopted at
a meeting in November last
At a meeting of the Citizens’ Relief Com
mittee, held November 20, 1878, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Jiesoleed, That the Treasurer be directed
to publish a statement of all funds received
and disbursed by the committee, after a
final settlement is made.
In compliance with the foregoing resolu
tion the following statement is now pub
lished, the delay being occasioned by the fail
ure of the officers of the Howard Associa
tion of Memphis to direct the disposal of
the amount ($2,197 50) held subject to their
order, which was doubtless due to pressure
of business upou them after the epidemic
disappeared.
Attention is directed to the following ex
hibit equalizing payment to physicians:
Statement of payments to physicians of Sa
vannah who went as volunteers to Memphis
Ben*oii** Capciue ftorou* Flatter.
The manufacturers were awarded the
highest and only medal of merit at the Cen
tennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876, and
at Paris, 1878, given for rubber plasters.
Benson’s Capcine Porous Plasters are a
great improvement on all others. They cure
the most violent pains in a few hour*-. They
cure complaints which other plasters simply
relieve. They positively cure rheumatism,
neuralgia, kidney affections, and lame and
weak back: 6piual complaints, sciatica, lum
bago, and all local aches and pains. They
are purely vegetable and do not blister.
They are convenient to wear. They afford
strength, comfort, and are inexpensive. Ask
yonr druggist for Benson’s Capcine Plaster,
and take nothing else. <scdd by all druggists.
Price 25c. jan24-F,M,\V<fcw2w
Now is the time for those who want fine
clothes. Gazan is selling his entire stock of
Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing at
jan4-tf
cost.
1,047 Fi 1.047 84
97 81 1.017 SI
and Vicksburg in epidemic season of 187:
Paid at ,
Memphis. Vicksb'g. Savan h. Total.
Dr. Bunz 5300 $ 747 81 $1,047 81
Dr. Brunner 730 297 81 1,047 81
Dr. Che s
and Sirs. C
Dr. Sheftall $ 230
Dr. Yonze . 250 .... 797 81 1,047 81
Dr. McF ar-
land 250 .... 797 81 1,047 81
Dr. Duncan. 250 .... 797 81 1,047 81
Geo. C. Freeman, Treasurer, in account rcith
Citizens' Relief Committee.
To receipts as acknowl
edged in detail and pub
lished in Morning News $11,554 83
FromR.B. Hillyard's nick
el box 82
11,555 65
LESS
Error in report of
August 28 25 00
Spurious coin and
currency 6 00— 31 00—$11,524 65
[In addition to above amounts, it should be
noted that the transportation gratuitously fur
nished by the Central Railroad for doctors and
nurses would have cost, at regular rates, about
eight hundred dollars, and it is proper that the
fact should Ihj stated to the credit of the Cen
tral Railroad and Banking Company, j
By cash sent New Orleans, La....... .$ 1,500 00
By cash sent Vicksburg. Miss 650 00
By cash sent Grenada, Miss 250 00
By cash sent Port Uibson, Miss 200 00
By cash sent Baton Rouge, La 200 00
By cash sent Memphis, Tenn
By cash sent from Washington Fire Co—
To Memphis 25 00
To New Orleans 25 00
To Vicksburg 25 00
To Grenada 25 00
By cash sent Rev. Dr. Landrum 169 80
By cash sent Rev. Dr. Boggs 60 36
By cash sent Sulphur Spring, Miss.,
through Captain McMahon. 10 00
By cash handed nurses and volunteers
for way*ide expense * 170 00
By cash paid for oranges for Mem
phis 28 48
By cash paid services of messenger. . 30 00
By cash paid advertising and printing 59 70
By cash paid telegrams and postage.. 10 61
By discount uncurrent silver 3 50
By cash contributed to Benner fund.. 100 00
Bv cash paid Dr. Cheves and Sirs.
Cheves 1,047 84
By cash paid Dr. Duncan 797 81
By cash paid Dr. Shefta’l 797 81
By cash paid Dr. Yonge 797 81
Bv rash n.iid Di* AlcVnr
By cash paid Dr. McFarland 797 81
By cash paid Dr. Buoz 747 81
By cash paid Dr. Brunner 297 81
By cash remitted to Howard Associa
tion of Memphis, January 28, 1879. 2,197 50
$11,524 65
Georoe C. Freeman, Treasurer.
Savannah, January 28, 1879.
Superior Court.
Hon. Henry B. Tompkins, Judge, presiding.
Court met at 10 o’clock a. m. yesterday,
when the following business was disposed of:
The jury in the case* of the State vf.
James Creighton, malicious mischief,
rendered a sealed verdict, which was
opened and found to be as follows : “We
the jury find the defendant guilty of mali
cious mischief and recqmmeqd him to the
extreme mercy of the court.” Solicitor
General and W. S. Chisholm for the State:
R. E. Lester for defendant.
State vs. Henry Von Glass, colored. Rob
bery. Verdict of guilty, with recommenda
tion to mercy. Sentenced to four years
in the penitentiary. Soiieitor General for
the State; C. O. Lamotte for defendant.
State vs. Win. Holmes. Assault with in
tent to murder. Verdict of guilty rendered
and prisoner sentenced to ten years in the
penitentiary. Solicitor General for the State;
L. J. Myers, Jr., for defendant.
State vs. Joseph Way. Murder, This was
the case of the killing of John Riehardsou,
colored, by Way and Frazier (tbe latter es
caped), near the Gulf Rail road,* with a piece
of board, about a month siuce. The jury ren
dered a verdict at 6:30 p. in. as follows:
“We, the jury, find the defendant, Joseph
Way, guilty of murder, and recommend
that he be sentenced to imprisonment for
life. Walter S. King, Foreman.” Solicitor
General for State: Geo. H. Miller for de
fendant. Notice of a motion for a new
trial was given.
Millen, Wadley Ac Co. vs. M. I|uoer, Julia
Huber, claimant. Claim. Levy dismissed.
Same vs. same. Claim. Levy dismissed.
Iu tbe matter of tUe application Qf Wal
lace S. Jones et al.. executors, for leave to
sell real estate, a decree was granted in con
formity with petition,
Mr. II. C. Cuuiiijignam was reappointed
Notary Public,
Court adjourned until 10 a. m. to-day.
Hotel Arrival*.
Pi-lass 1 H'jViiF.-J. A. Tucker, New York; A.
P Woodward, Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. I*. B.
Worrall. Philadelphia; H. A. Waldron, M. D.,
Albany, Ga.: W. S. Whitehead. Newark, X J.;
Dr. John Munn. James Buell. New York: Jos.
L . — ... North
Carolina; Harry Pinckney, Sou*h Carojina G.
Boyd, W. F. May, Philadelphia’, Francis Ken
dall an-1 wire,'Boston; P. Kempton, New York.
Screven House.—Wm. Lazaron, Atlanta,Ga.;
Albert Meredith. Boston; C. H. Ardisson, New
York; J. E. Iluntoou, Philadelphia: A. R.
Daugherty, Boston: R. T. Hitch, Frank Marsh,
C. R. Swords, Jr., New York; Wm. M. Pendle
ton. Atlanta, Ga.; F. T. Simmons, Boston; Wm"
S. Goshom, Wheeling. W. Va.; F. D. Taylor and
wife, Mis'?Fellows, Walter Brainerd, New York;
W. A. Drown, Jr., and wife, E. H. ProwQ, Phila
delphia- Clarence Angifcr, Atlanta, Ga ; V. R.
Pringler, Y> L. 1 irr, Sandersvflle
Marshall House —Cant. Thomas White,
steamer David Clark; D. R. Box. steamer Cum
berland; J. Rice, New York; F. A. Cosgrove,
Augusta, Ga.; C. G. Taylor, D. B. Moulton,
New York: J. Peiser, Montezuma, Ga.; E. H.
Lewis, Philadelphia, Pa.: E. P. Speer. Macon,
Ga.; S. A. Woodruff, Winston, N. C.; M. Frost,
Douglas Bayne, Detroit, Mich.: Mat Lewis and
wife. Chillicothe, Ohio: J. T. Webster, D Per-
rien, John Babillion a^dyife, Mrs. W; Melding,
Miss Kitty f-.ibiiiian, P. B. Laranger and wife,
Detroit, Mich.; John H. Brounlee, New Or
leans; Capt. J. D. Maynardie, Jesup, Ga.
Planters Hotel.—M.. M. Belisario. Jackson
ville, Fia.; J. O. U. Blunt, Live Oak, Fla.; L. P.
DuPont, A. & G. R. K., Fla.; A. D. Cutts, Ed'‘n,
Ga.; J. M. Mosley, Sumter, 8. C ; C. nnapp,
Vermont; A. Rice. South Caro Una: C. T.-Esta-
brook, Iowa; C. S. Johnson.-st^amer Katie: S.
N. Dykemai., Atlantic* <>:Gulf Railroad; J. M.
Dugan, Jacksonville, Fla.7 J, E, CUr^, steamer
Katie; J. L. Turnur, L^k^ City, Fla.': Captain
F„ T. Davis, Tnomasville, Ga.: Alfred Poor.
Goffstown. N. If.; John W. Mapnin?, NoW Yor*-
Mrs. K^nniellv, Mjsa NpJ'ls !£«**••'''*'' -«
Hampshire: 0. F. Co*-- ., —‘*^1 ^ew
Charlpstijii —..men, Sa\annah &
cnanewon. — jroad; j H EIIis> Bryan county
—; L. R. Harris, Taylor's Creek, Ga.; John
D. Cay, Riceboro, Ga.; S I). Baker, J. A. Mc
Bride, North Carolina; W. H. Deerry. Jackson
ville, Fla.; J. Limey, J. B. Counts, Scriven
county, Ga.; James Bennett, Hamilton, Onta
rio; Paul Cober, Chicago, Ill.
The National Complaint.
Dyspepsia is the national complaint. Al
most every other man or woman you meet
has it, and the result is that the number of
pseudo-remedies tor it is as numerous as Pha
raoh’s host. They are for the most part worth
less. There is, however, a searching eralicant
of this distressing and obdurate malady, one
whose genuine merits long since raised it to a
foremost place among the staple medicines of
America. Hostetter s Stomach Bitters extir
pates dyspepsia with greater certainty and
promptitude than any known remedv. and is
a most genial invigorant, appetizer and aid to
secretion. These are not empty assertions, as
thousands of our countrymen and women wfao
have experienced its effects are aware. l*qt are
backed up by irrefragable proofs repeatedly
laid befere the public. The Rittars also pro
mote a regular h*bit of ho,Jy and give a health
ful stimulus to thu uriuary organs.
jan29-W.F,M&wlt
The success which so frequently attends
the investment of a couple of dollars in the
Louisiana State Lottery is becoming the
subject of general comment, and every
where the laudable ambition of people to
tdd to their wealth stimulates a trial of luck
which can ba accompanied by no evil result,
and oftentimes has a very happy termina
tion. Some one must win, and the reader
should see to it if he is not the happy man.
For information, address M. A. Dauphin, P.
O. Box 6ft2, New Orleans, La,
jan29-W&wIt
Remember!
The annual Masquerade Ball of the Savan
nah Tumverein which takes place on
Thursday evening, February 6th. Tickets
will be issued only by either member of
the Committee and none at the door.
It P. G. Randtholtz, Chairman
Hat* and Shirt*, Low.
Gent’s, Youth’6 and Children’s Hats in all
styles. Fine white and colored shirts at 75
cents and $1. LaFar Ac Co., 23 Ball street,
agents for Military, Lodge and Command
er)' equipments and regalia. jan25-lf
Suspenders, Scarfs, Ties and Underwear,
just received at Santina’s, 13S Congress and
137 St. Julian streets. jan2$-tf
Planter* Hotel.
To my many friends and the travding public
In consequence of the great reduction in
all the staples of our country, I have con
eluded to reduce my rates of board to $1 50
and $2 per day, according to location of
rooms.
Special accommodations for families and
commercial travelers. My table shall not
be excelled by any in the South, and will
constantly be supplied with selected Boston
beef. The hotel has recently undergone
thorough repairs, and been newly furnished
and made complete in all its appointments.
Courteous clerks and attentive servants.
When you visit Savannah do not fail to
call at the Planters, as I am determined that
this hotel shall not be excelled by any in the
South, regardless of price.
Thanking you for past favors, and hoping
for a continuance of the same,
I am, very respectfully,
jan25 tf John Bresnan, Manager.
A Splendid Opportunity.
We would suggest to our lady readers that
they have now a splendid ooportunity to
secure at most reasonable prices anything in
the millinery and fine dress goods line by call
ing at the attractive establishment of Mr.
H. C. Houston, on Congress street. He has
marked down his present handsome stock
to the lowest figures, and the inducements
are such as will not fail to attract
attention. It is well known that Mr.
Houston never has anything but the
best iu his line, and whatever
is purchased there will be found exactly as
represented. He has a very fine assortment
of millinery articles and a full stock of very
elegant dress goods. Our fair friends who
need anything in this line would do well to
call at Houston's and see for themselves.
The array of beautiful articles displayed
will please the sight, whilst the reasonable
prices will make the heart rejoice. jan27-tf
Attractive Stock aud Low Prices,
Call at Emil A. Schwarz’s, 127 Broughton
street, and examine his stock of Furniture
and Carpets. There you will find Carpets,
Rugs, Matting, Shades and fixtures of all
kinds belonging to the carpet department,
at the very lowest prices. And in the fur
niture department you will find a complete
assortment of everything belonging to that
branch of the business, such as Chamber
and Parlor Suits, Bedsteads, Bureaus, Wash-
stands, Tables, Music Racks, Work Tables,
Easy Chairs, Wardrobes, Book Cases, Desks,
etc. In furniture, as well as in carpets, we
have marked everything down to very low
figures. Emil A. Schwarz,
jan23-tf 127 Broughton street.
From David Ashton, Savannah: “When
I commenced taking the Palmetto prepara-
ration, I had become so reduced in flesh and
strength that I was hardly able to get out
of bed. I had been treated here and in
New York by several physicians for con
sumption, the result of a cold contracted
four or five years ago, while working at my
trade (blacksmith). My cough was very
distressing, and I expectorated very pro
fusely. After taking the Palmetto prepara
tion about two months, I am now in com
parative good health, sleep well, and am
able to work at my trade.”
For sale by Solomons & Co. and other
druggists. janlo-tf
Shall tlic Army be Increased ?
General Sherman desires an army or
ganization ou the plan of those European
governments. Plenty of soldiers mean
heavy taxes, and we don’t think our people
care to Increase their expenses to Beatify
military' vanity of a few men. In fact
economy is the order of the day, and Meyer,
at 35 Whitaker street, leads the van and
sells the best cigars for the least money.
jan25 NATeltf
Good New*.
Before removing my stock of Gents’ Fur
nishing Goods and Hats from the corner of
Bull and Broughton stretls, on the 1st of
February, to make improvements, for the
next ten days all goods will be sold at cost.
Canton Flannel Drawers at 50c., 75c. aud $1.
Red Flannel Shirts and Drawers $1 25.
Merino Shirts and Drawers (all wool) $1 25.
Simon Gazan,
Corner Bull and Broughton streets, Hill-
yard's old stand. Jan22-tf
Lipbla’a Liquid Extract ot Beef.
Extract of report from the celebated phy
sician, Erasmus Wilson, of London, Eng.;
* * * “Several severe cases of incipient
Consumption have come under my observa
tion that have been cured by the timely
use of Colden’s Liebig’s Extract of Beef
and Tonic Iuvigorator.” O. Butler Ac Co.,
Agents. jan25 6t
Hon. A. H. Stephens, the great statesman
of the South, writes: “I have used Durang’s
Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism, witli
^■eat benefit. I cheerfully recommend it.”
t never fails to cure. Sold by all druggists.
Send for circular to R. K. Helphenstine,
Washington, D. C. oct29-d&w8m
Everybody is surprised at the high prices
they have been paying heretofore when the
New York Bankrupt Clothing House prices
are quoted to them for fine Clothing and
Gents' Furnishing Goods. New York Bank
rupt Clothing House, 140 Congress street.
jan‘J2-X<kTeltf
Another reduction. Still lower prices at
the New York Bankrupt Clothing House,
140 Congress street. Also, great bargains
in fine Gents’ Furnishing Goods, guarantee
ing a saving of fully twenty-five per cent.
jan22 N&Teltf
Umbrella*, Color* That Wont Fade
or Ruu.
We are now offering “the only fine' 1 ging
ham umbrella that the sun tcon't fade, nor the
color run when wet. Also a fine line of silk
and alpacas, low. LaFar Ac Co., 23 Bull
street. jan25-tf
For upwards of thirty years MkA Wins
low’s Soothing uv has been used for
children. It corrects acidity of the stomach,
relieves wind colic, regulates the bowels,
cures dysentery and diarrhoea, whether
arising from teething or other causes. An
old and well tried remedy. 25 cent? a bot
tle. mh4-d<fcwly
You can buy a fqll suit, with a whole lot
of Furbishing Cioods, for the same money
that other stores wiil chaise you for the suit
alone, at the New York Bankrupt Clothing
House, 140 Congress street. jan22 N*fcTeltf
Queer, I*u’t It,
How fast all smokers are learning that the
‘Duke’s Durham” Smoking Tc-br^ofe Ike
best? Ask your tilers for it. amt take no
other. jan2d-M,WtfcFAwifcTelly
Query: “Why will men smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can boy Mar
burg Bros. ‘Seal qf l*ark% Carolina,' at
the same pace? ,f febl F.M&Wly
A good many people savannah a dear
place, but the Newr York
Hoase u selling now fin* r "' ,., ,
Mhm O~f- omr be bought
-otesaie in New York. 140 Congress
street. jan22-N&Teltf
jfurnitttrf Carpets,
FURNITURE. CARPETS.
FURNITURE. CARPETS.
ALLEN & LINDSAY,
169 AND 171 BROUGHTON STREET.
\UE have in store and constantly arriving one of the LARGEST and BEST selected STOCKS
M of FURNITURE and CARPETS
Our Furniture
STORE.
FURNITURE and CARPETS ever in this market.
comprises EVERYTHING usually found in a FIRST CLASS FURNITURE
In our Carpet
RUGS of every d
artment can be found ELEGANT TAPESTRY and INGRAIN CARPETS,
ption. MATTINGS OIL CLOTHS and a full line of UPHOLSTERY GOODS.
jan22-tf
CAUL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK.
Furniture aii Carpets at Lower Prices Tta Ever.
EMIL A. SCHWARZ,
CARPET AND FURNITURE DEALER,
127 BROUGHTON STREET.
T UST received, a choice lot of those CARPETS. Seat and Back Folding Chairs. Gents' Easy
■ wiM ' ’ ” ’ Ah— — -
Any one who takes a can of Kelloog’s
Baking Powder, and finds it unsatisfac
tory, can get the money back, for the gro
cers have their directions to that effect.
Try it. jan25-S«fcW2t
The Celluloid Collar and Cull'.
Made of fine linen, combined with Cellu
loid, and always retains its clean, stiff ap
pearance. When soiled, simply wipe off
with soap and water—needs no washing.
They are perspiration proof. LaFar & Co.,
agents, 23 Bull street. jan25-tf
Santina Is agent for the Aetor Shirt, the
best One Dollar Shirt in the city. 13S Con
gress and 137 St. Julian streets. jan2S-tf
If you want a first class Hat of the latest
style, go to Santina. jan28-tf
Collars, Cuffs, Half-Hose, Hats, Caps,
etc., at Santina’s, 138 Congress street.
jan28-tf
Railroad ^rbfduUji.
Coast Line Railroad.
SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY.
Y'lT'EEK DAYS—Cars leave city dally at 7:15
VV and 10:35 a. m., 3:35 and 6:15 p. *.
Leave Thunderbolt 6:05 and 8:00 A. k., 12:50
and 4:50 p. u.
Passengers for Schuetzen Park take the 10:35
a. m. or 3:35 p. m. cars.
Saturday nights last car leaves city at 8:15
o’clock.
SUNDAYS—Cars leave city 8:30 A. m., 10:35
A. m., 12 m. and every HALF HOUR in after
noon from 2:30 until 4:30 o’clock. LeaveThunder-
bolt 7 fl)0 a. m. and. 9:15 a. m. Leave Thunder
bolt and Schuetzen Park 11:10 a. m., 12:56 p. n.,
and every HALF HOUR in afternoon from
3:00 until 5:00 o’clock. EDW. J. THOMAS,
janl5-tf General Agent.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.
QTAT2 OF GEORGIA, Chatham County.—
O Notice is hereby given to all persons hav-
A- . VTlDL'lI" T MAT AVL V
ing demands against ANDREW J. MOLONfcY,
late of said county and State, deceased,
to present them to me, properly made
out, within the time prescribed by law, so a?
to show their character and amount; and all
persons indebted to said deceased are hereby
required to make payment to me.
January 10,1819.
W. W. MACK ALL, Jr.,
Administrator estate Andrew J. Moloney.
janllS6t
and Reclining Chairs. Ladies'Patent Rocking Chairs. The celebrated “Sleeper,” the best
Baby Carriage now in use. Chiffoneires, Bureaus, Washstands. Tables, Hall Stands. Etagercs,
Whatnots, Ladies’ Desks, Lounges. Wardrobes. BookCases. Sideboards. Flinn s celebrated Ad
justable Bed Springs, the most economical spring made. We have a full stock of Parlor Solti
at very low prices, to close them out. Chamber Suits, in Italian and Lepantc Marble Tops: all
of the newest designs. Moss, Hair, Cotton, Husk and Excelsior Mattresses on hand and made to
order. Feathers of various grades. We invite the public to call and see for themselves.
EMIL A. SCHWARZ.
janl5-tf
CARPETS AND FURNITURE!
A.
J. MILLER cfc CO.,
148, 150 AND 152 BROUGHTON STREET.
'\\7’E have Immense stocks on hand and will sell very low.
> > BRUSSEI^ and INGRAIN CARPETS. COCOA and STRAW MATTING.
TAPESTRY and VELTET RUGS, very low.
New styles in OIL CLOTHS.
SISAL MATS. KURRACHEE RUGS.
Full line UPHOLSTERY GOODS.
ALL THE NEW STY'LES IN FURNITURE.
Will sell to reliable parties on the Installment plan. Prompt attention to maii orders,
lani-tf A. J. HILLER A CO.
(Clothing.
BANKRUPT STOCK!
NEW YORK BANKRUPT CL0TH1NU HOUSE,
140 Congress and 139 St. Julian Streets, Savannah, Ga.
janil-tf 1
Publications.
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the Southern State*.
ESTABLISHED FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS AGO.
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AND SOUTHERN BAPTIST,
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A LARGE EIGHT-PAGE FAMILY PAPER.
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Late Chancellor State University of Georgia,
Editor.
The Brlghte*t and the Belt.
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desirable premiums: I. Engravings of Georgia
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The recent increased excellence of The
Index, under the watchful and able editorial
care of Dr. Tucker, aided by a corps of dis
tinguished and experienced special contribu
tors. commends the paper specially to the
ifavor and patronage of Southern Baptists.
Auction ^alcs ^uturo J>ati$.
LOT AND IMPROVEMENTS AT AUCTION.
BY GEO. SCHLEY.
In front of the Court House, on the FIRST
TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY, the 4th, 1879,
between the legal hours of sale, I will offer
Western half of lot No. 78 and the improve
ments thereon, consisting ot two tenement
frame houses, two stories and an attic, all
nicely lathed and plastered, outbuildings, etc.;
lot 30 feet 3 inches, fronting on Duffy street,
between Habersham and Price streets, run
ning back 105 feet on north side of Duffy.
This property is now renting for a good price
and occupied by good tenants. For further
particulars you will please call at inv office,
172 Bay street. Purchaser paying for titles.
jan29,feb3&4
GUARDIAN SALE.
BY BLUN A DEMEUE.
Under and by virtue of an order from the Hon
orable Court of Ordinary of Chatham coun
ty, will be sold, on TUESDAY, February 4th,
at 11 o’clock a m., in front of the Court
House, for the purpose of payment of debts
and distribution,
1 w'o-imra interest in lot number twenty three
Elbert ward, with the improvements thereon,
consisting of a three story and basement brick
residence, fronting Elbert square. Lot bounded
by Elbert square, McDonough and Perry
streets, 60x90. Ground rent $31 95 per annum.
JOHN M. JOHNSTON,
Guardian for Richard, Randolph and Bessio
Cuyler.
(JACKSONVILLE, FLA.)
COMBINED WITH THE INDEX.
REV. W. N. CHOUDOIN, Jacksonville, Fla.,
Corresponding Editor.
The purchase of The Florida Baptist, its
x>d will, etc., by the proprietors of Tfle Index,
xs added a larger number to its already large
list of readers in that State, and correspond
ingly increased its advantages as an advertis-
ng medium.
The addition of a Florida Department to The
Index, lids, also, enhanced its interest to our
readers.
All who desire to know more of the “ Land
of Flowers,” or to advertise their business in
terests to its people, will do well to subscribe
for and advertise in The Index, as it i? the best
means of communicating with U»e Baptists of
that State.
Indeed, there ao paper published in the
South which can offer such advertising advan
tages to business men for the State* of Georgia,
Alabama Florida^ the Carolina*, Texa«, Ten
nessee, Mississippi, etc., as The Index, and we
respectfully solicit the patronage of the busi
ness men of the country.
JAS. P. HARRISON & CO.,
State Printers and Premium Publishers ot
Georgia.
Atlanta, Ga. Drawer 24. jan24-tf
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
GEORGIA.
Edited by Rev. A. G. Hajgood, D. D.,
and Rev. John IV. Burke,
PRICE—$2 50 P£R ANNUM-
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Savannah.
P AINTERS' MANUAL.—House and sign
painting, graining, varnishing, polishing,
kalsomining. papering, lettering, staining, gild
ing, etc , 50c. Book of Alphabets, 50. Scrolls
and Ornaments. $1. Furniture and Cabinet
Finisher, 50. watchmaker and Jeweler, 50.
(:arpenter. 50. Horseshoer, 25 Soapmaker, 25.
Candy-maker, 50. Taxidermist, 50. Of book
sellers or by mail. JESSE HANEY St CO.. 119
Nassau street. New York. jan34-6m
H AUNTING, Trapping, Fishing, preparing
Furs, training sporting dogs, how to teach
horses, dogs, etc, amusing and wonderful
tricks, with many other interesting and valua
ble things in Haney's Information for the Peo
ple, mammoth size, illustrated, only ten cents,
of any bookseller or by mail. JESSE HANEY
& CO., 119 Nassau street, New York.
jan24-6m
V RTIST S Manual of oil and water color
painting, crayon drawing, etc., 50c. Guide
to Authorship 50, Phonographic Handbook 25.
Of booksellers or by mail. JESSE HANEY &
CO., 118 Nassau street. New York. jan24-6m
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. prepared
.Yale or Harvard College. Eight
instructors. References : Henry Solomon,
Esq., Savannah; Capt. J. W. Catharine, steamer
Juniata. JOSEPH SHORTLIDGE, A. M., Prin
cipaL ojtt-ly
The remaining one-third interest in the above
property, making the title to the property en
tire. JOHN M. JOHNSTON,
The above property will be put up entire on
the following terms: One-third cash, balance in
rue and two years, with 7 per cent, interest,
secured by mortgage aud policy of insurance.
1‘urchaser^payin^ for papers.
jnn7,14,2
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, MUSICAL IN
STRUMENTS, CLOCK8 PISTOLS, GUNS,
ETC,, AT AUCTION.
BY GEO. W. LA *1 Alt.
I will sell at the house northwest corner of
Little Jones and Jefferson streets, on FRI
DAY, 31st inst., beginning at 11 o’clock a. m..
All the Household efftets, such as Redding.
Chairs, Tables, etc. Also, Guns, Pistols and
Swords, Musical Instruments, in great variety
and best makes, such as Violins, Accordeons.
Melodeons, Banjos. Guitars, etc. Clocks in
quantities, and every variety and size. One
complete moving Panorama. Half dozen Pho
tograph tubes in elegant order. Mariner’s
Compasses, Watchmaker's Tools in great
variety. Turning Lathes, Carpenter’s Tools,
Blacksmith Tools, three small Stills, and many
other articles of value. jan28-4u
BY BLCJN Sc DEXERE.
Will be sold on TUESDAY, February 4th, at II
o’clock a. m., in front of the Court House,
Efast half of Lot Number (14) Fourteen Frank
lin ward and Improvements, consisting of a.
three-story and hasement brick dwelling, front
ing Bryan street, between Jefferson and Mont
gomery streets. Lot 30x90; fee simple.
Terms cash. Jan28-td
DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.
BY BLl'N Sc DEMEKE.
►'ill be sold on TUESDAY, February 4th at
11 o'clock a. m., in front ol p ue Court House.
LOT AND IMPROVEMENTS number eight
(8) Currytown w ^rd, fronting south on Jones
Htm*. eas* on Jefferson street. Size of lot 80
” v V-, more or less. The improvements con
sist of a small House on Jefferson ftreet, a
Dwelling at the comer, and a Brick Dwelling
fronting Jones street.
Terms cash; purchaser paying for papers.
jan22-td
£ottm*s.
4 SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A
A FORTUNE. SECOND GRAND DISTRI
BUTION, CLASS B, AT NEW ORLEANS,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1879-105th Month
ly Drawing.
Louisiana State Lottery Comp’y
This institution was regularly incorporated
by the Legislature of the State for Educational
and Charitable purposes in 1868, with a Capital
of $1,000,000, to which it has since added a re
serve fund of $350,000. Its Grand Slvglx
Number Distribution will take place monthly
on the second Tu-sday. It never scales or
postpones. Look at the following distribution:
CAPITAL PRIZE, $30,000.
100,000 Tickets at Two Dollars Each.
Half Tickets, One Doilar.
LIST OF PRIZES.
1 Capital Prize $30,000
1 Capital Prize 10,000
1 Capital Prize 5,000
2 Prizes of $2,500 5,000
5 Prizes of 1,000 5,000
20 Prizes of 500 10,000
100 Trizee of 100 10,000
200 Prizes of 50 10,000
500 Prizes of 20 10,000
1.0U0 Prizes of 10 10,000
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
9 Approximation Prizes of..$300.... 2,700
9 Approximation Prizes of.. 200.... 1,800
9 Approximation Prizes of.. 100 ... 9u0
1,857 Prizes, amounting to $110,400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted at
all prominent points, to whom a liberal com
pensation wiil be paid.
Application for rates to clubs should only be
maoe to the Home Office in New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating full address, for further
information, or send orders to
M. A. DAUPHIN,
P. O. Box 692, New Orleans. La., or to
JNO. B. FERNANDEZ.
Savannah, Ga.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are
tinder the supervision ai.d management of
Generals G. T. BEAUREGARD and J. A.
EARLY. janl5-W£S£w3^w
aSroferrs.
ESTABLISHED 1860.
RANDAL II. FOOTE, Banker,
No. 70 Broadway, New York.
H ■HAVING been for twelve years a member of
New York Stock Exchange and Vice Presi
dent of Gold Board, the highest character and
experience is guaranteed. Stocks, Gold aud
Bonds; also. Stock contracts, such as “strad
dles,” “puts” and “calls” on large or small
amounts, bought and sold on regular commis
sions and moderate margins. Pamphet enti
tled “Wall Street,” and stock tables containing
valuable information, mailed on receipt of w
cento. novll-M,W&Fly