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I.AflKANCK, (1K011MA, 0CT01IKH 8, 18110.
Tlte Agricultural Interests of tho Southi
Aohioulturalisth, ns ft clans, ftro moro respon
sible for the prosperity of ft country thftn any
other class. When they prospor, all vocations,
trades and professions thrive. When they fail,
all kinds of business languish. Honce it is they
are, to a greater degree than nny other class, tho
controlling element or power of a people’s pros
perity and happinoss. Therefore, it is the duty
of the agriculturalist to pursue that line of policy
that will best subserve his own interests as well
as those of other vocations in life—for, like his
neighbors who lire dependent upon him, ho is
equally dependent on others for tho rewards of
his labor. An Allwiso power has dooreed that
while tho tiller of tho soil ahull wield the pros
perity of all, he cannot do so at the sacrifice of
others and at tho Ramo time prosper himself.—
The interests of all classes are more or less mu
tual 1 —all dependent upon each other for suc
cess and support.
Never was the prosperity of the South more
dependent upon her agricultural interests than
now. And yet our people do not seem to real
ize the proper policy to bo pursued in promot
ing these interests. We will take Georgia as a
sample of the advantages in the elements of
prosperity the South possesses over other
tions of this Union. Here wo can raise every
thing that is actually necessary for tho support
of a people. Our soil and climate give us un
bounded wealth. Wo can live independent of
the world if we will, and grow rich and powerful
thereby. Wo cau only do this by “ living at
home.'* Instead of trying to make cotton king
by its nnlimited cultivation, let us make our
selves masters of our own fortunes by making
our own provisions, instead of sending all the
money we make upon cotton for the commonest
necessities of life. Let agriculturalists learn that
two millions of bales of cotton will bo worth as
much in the markets as three millions. If the
planters of the South would only understand
that, instead of making three bales of cotton,
make only two, and put tho laud ncccessary to
make the third bale in provision crops, they
would get as much money for the two bales, and
have the value of the other bale in provisions,
they would discover the true key to their own
as well os the general prosperity of the South.
No better illustration is needed of the impolicy
of planting too much cotton than tho hardships
our farmers are enduring at present More
than half the cotton crop is now in tho hands of
speculators, and yet to-day there is no money
in circulation. Where is it gone to? Why, to
the North-west for provisions; and hundreds of
formers are without the means of buying their
provisions for next' year's crop. They must give
liens next year as they have done this year, for the
capital to make their crops, and thus remain
the slaves and dependents of bankers aud capi
talists who will force them to sell their cotton
at low prices earl}' in the season in order to re
fund borrowed money, instead of having pro
visions of their own to live upon, and holding
their cotton for good prices. Thus they lose in
the low price of cotton in the early fall, and
the advanced prices of provisions in the spring
and summer, when corn and provisions arc
obliged to be had to muko the .crop. Farmers
have seen that prices go down just at the time they
are compelled (o sellj their cotton, and go up when
His in the hands of speculators ! Aud, yet, they
will not loam wisdom and sagacity from the
saddest experience, and see the impolicy of liv
ing from abroad to enrich distant speculators
who roll in the fut of the land !
In the spring, when cotton advances in the
hands of speculators, it inspires every planter
to pitch a large cotton crop. He thinks we
ought to make our own provisions, and hopes
that others will act upon that principle, while
he, himself, will make a big crop of cotton on
borrowed capital (or provisions) and grow rich !
Don’t planters see how rich they are growing
now ? Don’t they feel the grasp of the iron
hand of the banker and capitalist upon their
shoulders, urging them to send their cotton to
market because he wants his money, and will
not allow them (the planters) to hold over for
Better prices, except at ruinous ratos of inter
est ? Don't.a large majority of planters realize
this to be their condition to-day ? How many
of them have been compelled to rush their cot
ton to a depressed market to realize money to
repay borrowed capital? Suppose these men
had made their own provisions, and instead of
making thirty bales of cotton, at present prices,
had made twenty bales, they could have held
that cotton until spring, (because they have their
own provisions) and realize as much on the
less number as they now do on thirty ? We
know this has been a disastrous j r ear to planters,
and they cannot now do as they please. Let
them carry out the above views gradually at
first if they must, but let them strive to prac
tice them in full, and in the end the planters of
the South will prospor, as no people and no
country ever prospered, and Northern specula
tors and Shylocks will not be laughing in their
sleeves at the folly of Southern planters, whom
they recognize as slaves and dependents.
Now let every planter sow large crops of small
grain. It will be money in his pocket next
apring and summer when ho will mostly need
it, and when interest on money will be the most
©xhorbitant. Let the planter sow enough small
grain for pasturage and for bread. Let his
wheat and oat granary come into the support of
his farm labor next July, August and Septem
ber when corn is high and money scarce and in
terest on it ruinous. It will be the inauguration
of a system of independence of bankers and
capitalists. He will then begin to make his own
provisions and thus save his cotton money next
tall' and keep over at least a part of his crop
for good r prices the following spring. We are
not a farmer, but we think otir reasoning is
rect. We gather our ideas from those who have
prospered in agriculture, and from our own con
victions, and we give them for the considera
tion of planters and not to be treated with in
difference because tho writer is, himself, not a
planter.
Let the South import as little as possible and
export all she can. Such a policy makes a peo
ple prosperous and wealthy. Make our own
provisions, because it will be money kept in our
midst, and what surplus we can prodnee in cot
ton will be an influx of so much capital to en
rich and build up the South and her people.—
By such a policy we sond off bnt little money
And keep nearly all we get for our cotton at home.
By that policy alone can we hope to become
rich and prosperous, and make the Southern peo
ple the most powerful in the Universe.
New Orleans Daily News.—We have been
receiving fbr a week or ten days, a newsy,
handsomely-printed little daily from the “Cres
cent City." It is published by Messrs. J. H.
Keefe & Co. The junior editor is Mr. William
Bloomfield, well known in this community as a
vafogeo from New Orleans during the war.
The Newt i* very handsomely printed on snow-
while peper and published at the rate of 60 cents
per month. Mr. Bloomfield baa many Mends
In a* community, and we hope the JVctm will
Iwre M many sobsoribenj. No truer man ever
lived; no more of a. gentleman ever breathed
than William Bloomfield. Jr. Wo aro sorry we
can’t see bim as often as we see his paper; bnt
U comes to ns a# a remembrance of one of onr
bast beloved friends. Remember, citizens of
in Orange, the Sirnt is Only EOcentaper month.
9wt and money left at this office will be
prempriy fsrwitrded. Send in your nntner.
The Railroad ftoin Kingit.n to Columbus.
We are glad to learn that prominent and influ
ential men in Heard and Carroll counties feel a
deep interest in tho proposed Rond from Kings
ton to Columbus, via Carrollton and Franklin.
Indeed, we understand the proposition is nwalt-
ning considerable eolicitude niuuug all classes.
It is tho opinion of sagaeiouH mou that it would
be the best paying stock in the State. True, tho
people aro poor aud lmvo no groat deal of surplus
or idle capital to invest at this time, in conse
quence of tho shortness of tho crop; but if they
will exhibit the right kind of onergy and do all
they can in raising the moans, there iB nbun-
dnneo of capital from abroad that will sock in
vestment in the enterprise. Such investments
would bo moro profitable to tho State than Chi-
nose emigrants. Every dollar brought into our
midst adds so much to our prosperity, aud
makos us richer—not only by the circulation of
the monoy spent in building railroads, but in
tho enhancement of the value of real estate and
in tho advancement in the prices of the products
of tho country thus brought into competition
with the mnrkets of the world.
how, a road from Kingston to Columbus, on
the line proposed, would tap a vast amount of
territory far remote from railway facilities, which
lio undeveloped and scaroely known, abound
ing in fertile lands and largo and inexhaustible
mineral deposits sufficient to add millions of
wealth to tho country. The section of country
lying upon the lino of tho proposed Rond from
Columbus to La C.rango is tho finest in the
State, inhabited by a thrifty, industrious and
intelligent class of citizens—a fine agricultural
country reaching into tho mineral ’regions
of Cherokee Georgia, tho character of which wo
havo been discussing every week for a month.
It would pass the inexhaustible slate quarries of
Polk county, and thus open up to commerce and
utility a commodity of wealth that must lie a
useless rubbish of tho earth until railroad trans
portation brings it into the commercial marts.
Besides developing the agricultural and mineral
wealth of this vast territory of one hundred and
twenty-five miles, this road would form a grand
trunk railway between Cincinnati and tho
North-west aud Western aud South-wostern
Georgia and Eastern and South-eastern Alabama,
and Florida—the first the great provision mar
kets of tho country, and the latter the great
cotton growing regions of the Atlantic coast.—
This consideration alone would make tho road
good stock; but when we add the great wealth
to be developed in our own State, the conven
ience to tho people of the country through which
it would pass, tho importance of tho enterprise
assumes wonderful proportions.
There is already a charter for the road from
Columbus to La Grange, with $250,000 worth of
stock subscribed within the last Bix months.—
There is nothing to do but to go to work as
soon as a Company is organized for work after
sufficient stock is secured. Therefore, let the
people of Heard, Carroll and the counties nbovo
go to work, do what they can and the capital
will seek investment from abroad and the Koud
can and will be built in a few years.
We hope to hear from our Harris county
friends on this subject. Will some gentleman
there give us the spirit of tho people in refer
ence to the subject for publication?
Rnilroad Sleeting In Meriwether,
5\e publish the proceedings of a meeting held
in Greenville on Tuesday last to consider the
practicability of building a railroad through
that county, and initiate stops to accomplish the
same. It will be seen that the meeting adjourn
ed to tho first Tuesday in November. It will also
be seen that tho lload proposed is one from
Kingston to Columbus, via, Newnan, Grantville,
Greenville and Hamilton. We have already
written several articles in favor of that Rond by
another route—say- via Carrollton, Franklin aud
La Grange. Wo have an article in (his week’s
paper to the same effect. Thus we sec com
peting interests nre striving for tho same Road.
A Road from here to Barnesville has been sug
gested in these columns, and many of the citi
zens of Troup are anxious for it, aud we have
heard it intimated that tho Central Rond feels
an interest in tho enterprise. Hence, we think
that this is the best and quickest chance for
Meriwether to get a Road.
The Road from here to Columbus, extending
up to Kingston, via Franklin aud Carrollton,
must and will be built. Tho Columbus people
favor that route iustend of the Newnan route,
because it is farther remote from existing lines
and will develop more undeveloped territory.
The papers of that city are now strongly advo
cating the building oi that Road. The Road
from here to Barnesville will give Meriwether
county railway facilities. It can be built quick
er than any KoacI contemplated through that
county*.
We tell the people of La Grange and Troup
county that they are sleeping over their best
interests. We have been telling them so for
years. They are losing by inactivity and indif
ference what they can never regain unless they
move, and that at once. They are letting golden
opportunities pass unimproved. The Roads
proposed will increase tho value of Troup county-
lands four-fold, if they are built, and property-
in La Grange will advance in like ratio. Rail
roads will be built all over the Stale, and the
towns and communities that have tho sagacity
and enterprise to grasp the opportunities offer
ed, will build themselves up, while their less
energetic neighbors will be absorbed aud for
gotten in the rapid strides of progress.
Now let every rnan'in La Grange and Troup
county sit down by his fircsido and ponder these
facts over. Harris county has offered her co-op
eration like men, and wo have treated them
with the indifference of the sloth. The coun
ties above aro awakening up to tho importance
of the proposed enterprise. Meriwether is anx
ious for railway facilities, and doubtless will
cordially co-operate in the building of a Road
from here to Barnesville. Then the question is,
Is there any life, enterprise, public spirit and
energy among the people of La Grange and
Troup county? Can they do anything 1
The Cotton Crop*
The monthly report of the Department of Ag
riculture for August and September, current
year, gives the following as to the probable
yield of this year’s cotton crop:
“ There will be a reduction in the yiold of cotton, from
tho Carolinaa to Alabama, and a material increaae from
Mississippi to Texas. Georgia, Florida, and South Caro
lina have suffered most, mainly from drought, in a few
localities from rust, the caterpillar, and boll worm. Our
estimates make the increase in Mississippi, Louisiana, aud
Texas, respectively, ten, twelve, and fourteen per cent.—
The probabilities at present favor a yield of two million
seven hundred and fifty thousand bales."
Speculators have been endeavoring to place
the crop at three millions, and by that calcula
tion and by a system of cotton speculation, put
the price of cotton down at present figures.—
The above estimate is probably a very liberal
estimate, and the crop may possibly not reach
two and a half millions, an amount not sufficient
to meet the actual demand. Cotton must ad
vance very considerably by next spring, and if
we had the money we should invest every dollar
in cotton at present prices. As long as farmers
remain slaves to banks and borrowed capital, so
long will they be compelled to rush their cotton
to market, and so long will speculators under
stand exactly how to manouver so as to get their
labor for half price.
There is not an industrious and frugal planter
who has always made his own meat and bread at
home, who id not a prosperous and independent
man, More than half the cotton has passed
from the planter’s hands, and where is his
money? Gone to pay for provisions, with the
consolation of knowing that he has to repeat the
same disastrous policy next year to raise a crop.
Sow grain and plant corn and, make cotton as
the surplus, and then yon will get as much for
two bales of cotton as for three, because it will
demand a higher price,
Newspaper Prosperity*
The Atlanta Constitution. —This paper has
been compelled to swell its dimensions by roa-
sou of copious injections of advertisements into
its columns. Its growing circulation 1ms bocomo
well known and the Atlanta merchants and bus
iness wen generally aro begiuuiug to realizo tho
fact that it pays to advertise in a popular paper.
Especially^ are we^ glad to boo the Constitution
“ spread itself," and have plenty space lor read-
iug matter, which wo trust and believe, will be
devoted to a square good fight nguinst tho adop
tion of the fifteenth amendment aiul other ltad-
ical measures upon tho assembling of tho Leg
islature.
Chronicle & Sentinel.—This old favorite
Georgia paper has taken on larger dimensions,
an increasing advertising business forcing it to
do so. We congratulate tho Chronicle ifc Sentinel
as one of tho “heavy dailies” now, and hope
that it may over flourish as a “green bay tree
by tho water side.” May it over bo right in tho
cause of the South aud more prosperous than
tho highest anticipations of its conductors.
Tue Sumter Republican.—Tho tri-wookly
edition of this paper has been greatly onlargod
and is now a “ model" paper of prosperity. It
is noatly printed, bearing some objection iu the
way of heavy display type. We wish it a fast
and safe schedule, free from oheap advertise
ments.
Charleston Courier.—This old and popular
paper has boon greatly iucroased iu size. It is,
wo believe, the oldest paper iu South Carolina.
It it known for its dignity and we would be glad
to see it moro extensively circulated in this
Boction.
Nashnille Banner.— 1 The Republican Earner
has been enlarged to forty columns. It is
livest paper in Tennessee, aud is odited with
great ability aud independence. It is llfty-six
years old. Slay it wave.
The Opelika Locomotive. —This journal comes
to us iu a uow dress, aud under the guidance of
Messrs. Logan it Screws. It is a live paper and
a good representative of a lively town.
Friend Avery.
We find the following in tho Atlanta Constitu
tion, of Saturday last:
" Friend Willingham.—Our worthy, most esteemed,
and venera le contemporary of tho La Grange lleporter,
has certainly mado some very uujust, ungenerous, and
uncalled-for strictures upou us. If he will take the
the genuinely good
„ rever lamely it may
be expressed, he will see that he has replied unkindly to
sincerely meant kindness. If ho will then re-read his
own article, ho will sec we gave no text for his very vigt
ous nssault upon us.
"Now, if our worthy brother of tho quill will labor loss
ingeniously to coustruo compliment into detraction, if he
will reciprocate tho unvarying kindness and respect that
we have ever shown to our *• country brothers," aud if
he will esteem the " country press" as wo do, too highly
to suffer any disparagement by beiug thus called, and
finally, if he returus any measure of our good feeling to
himself personally, as well as editorially, he will sit right
down and confess to a wrong judgment.”
We are boitj t our friend took our gentle and
well-intentioned bints so seriously—for it
far from us to wound his feelings. We simply
reminded him that bis allusions to the “country
press” and “provincial papers” were out of place
and out of taste. We made no assault upou
the Constitution, and if friend Avery will read
our article carefully, he will see that we studi
ously avoided anything of the kind.
We felt at the time that Brother Avery’s arti
cle was kindly, but patronizingly, written, as if
to encourage the “country press" with expres
sions from such a high source as the Constitution.
That seemed to bo the spirit of tho article and
hence our remarks. No, friend Avery, we
uot write in a spirit of unkindness; but hope
you will allow us to give you a lit le r.dvice occ
sionally as freely as you give it to your “ coun
try brothers.”
Jerome Mortimer Foster.—This stupendous
humbug has been operating in Covington, Gn.
The E.caminer copies the last article of the
Reporter in reference to this individual, and
says:
" The aforesaid Dr. J. M. Foster mado two visits to
Covington. The efficacy of his science in healing din-
eases depends, it seems, upon the payment in adrance, the
sum of .520 00. Of course, the possession of the §20 00
is the gist of his game, and he cares very little about the
benefits received by his patients. Ho was offered large
sums, by some of our citizens, to effect a cure of deafness,
but he couldn’t undertake unless the $20 00 was paid in
advance. This they refused to do, believing him to be a
humbug."
We are glad to know there is one paper with
the pluck to show up this vile deception, and
thus shield a too confiding public from imposi
tion. We conscientiously believe that it is the
duty of the press to hold up such humbugs to
public execration, and wo are sorry to see jour
nals, pretending independence which have not
had the courage to show up this man when they
know he is a humbug and a vile imposter.
Since writing the foregoing we find a ques
tion propounded by a Covington correspondent
to the local editor of the Atlanta Intelligencer:
“ Can you inform me if one Dr. J. M. Foster is
in your city?” The local replies: “We must
say it cannot be proven by us.” All we have to
add is, that we hope the Reporter has succeed
ed in running the vile imposter from the State.
New Advertisements.
Railroad.—A 1
, , t , , .w 3 La Grange Repo.,
of last week, advocating the claims of a railroad from
that place to this town, mentions some items which will,
doubtless, eventually, result in the building of the pro
posed road.
But we doubt the practicability at present of building,
notwithstanding the many arguments in its favor.
The fate of the Upson county Railroad from Thomaston
to this place, which has been lying idle and dilapidated
for five years past, will deter many from taking shares
in it.—Barnesville Gazette.
Wo hope our contemporary will not throw
any more cold water on this enterprise. The
people of Meriwether are ripe for the move,
aud it is not proper to judge of this enterprise
by the Upson county project, because this prom
ises greater results and is of more importance.
Let us havo the Road. The people of Troup
feel an interest in the matter.
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FOR SALE.
TtXl! property known ns Uio SOUTHERN FE-
Apply to
I. F. OOX.
property 1
MALE COLLEGE LOT.
octS-’Jt
BUQQIES AND WAGON FOR SALE.
> SSKJff'XK'SUlJMKS AN1 > HARNESS, aud t ONE-
J HOUSE SPUING WAGON for sale cheap at
„ „ . w. O. YANCEY'S STAbBE.
Call aud aoo them, oct8-lt
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
V LT. persons indebted to the estate of Newton S. Wal-
ker, deceased, nre hereby notified to cull on W. O.
Tugglo, Attorney, anti make immediate
nov. and make immediate payment;
Jlaiiua ugaiust wild estate will render them
in, in compliance with the law, and thereby save Court
cost. octM-7t#4 CYNTHIA WALKER, Executrix.
Georgia, Troup County.
. „ OWMHART'a OFFICE, October 8th, 1809.
4 MANDA F. CDNNINGHAM applies for exemption of
xl personalty, and setting apart and valuation of realty
and 1 will push upon the same, at iny oifice, at 10 o’clock,
n. m., on the 18th day of October, 1800.
oct8-at»l 80 H. H. CARY, Ordinary.
Georgia, Troup County*
T o ,s*w*r«,?. KFICK OF Ordinary, October 6tli, 1800.
8. EDMONDSON applies for exemption of person-
• nlty, aud setting apart aud valuation of ronlty, oud I
will pass on the same, at my office, at 10 o’clock, n. m., on
the 18th day of October, 1800.
oct8-2t»l 50 n. H. CARY, Ordinary.
COUNCIL ROOM,
F LaGiunoh, October 6th, I860.}
'' loll, held this day, Col.
. Willingham and W. 1C. Hunt-
Crrt
A T the regular meeting of
C. W. Mabry, C. H. 0. W „ ...
Icy were appointed delegates to tho Southern Co
Convention, to be held at Louisville, Ky., on the 12th
lu 5jfut l. PITTS. Mayor.
H. Huntley, Clerk. oct8-lt
CREDITORS, TAKE NOTfc&
A LL persons having claims, contracts or debts duo
I\- them, existing prior to the first day of June, 1805,
will take notice that unless tho same aro Blind before tho
first of Jnuiuvry next, they will bo forever barred by a
recent act of the Legislature. Parties desiring to avoid
such limitation and bar, can make satisfactory arrange
ment with tho subscriber, who will attend to nil legal
Administrator 1 .! Sale.
orior from the Court of Ordinary for
u .
remainder In dower belonging to tho estnte of John James,
deceased, being ono-thirp of the lot of land known as the
John James place, on the Columbus road, 4 miles from
Number given on doy of sale. TERMS—
Greenville, . D
CASH. This Toptember 20th, 1869.
JOHN Wf BOYD. AdnV
>ctStd
Administrator's Sale.
W ILL be sold, on the first Tuesday lu Novombcr next,
within tho legal hours oPsale, and before the Court
House door in LaGrango, Troup county, Ga., by virtue of
an order from the Court of Ordinary, the following pro]
erty belonging to the estate of Joh i T. Boykin, Sr., dee’e
150 acres of lot No. 66, in the 15th district of Troup
county. Sold for tho purpose of distribution.
Also, 40 acres of lot No. 120, and 50 acres of lot No. 152,
in the 14th district of said county, Sold for the purpose
of perfecting titles.
CYNTHIA BOYKIN, Administratrix,
t os Tirtvi/rv t- Administrator.
^'PORTRAIT PAINTING! ffH
J. M. TOMLINSON
R ESPECTFULLY announces to his old patrons and
friends that he is prepared to
Paint Portraits from Life or Photogrnplis
.ARTEL. OTL fm WATffn enrni
style
charged prior to the w
For his abilities as au artist he refers to his
patrons in and around LaGrange, for whom ho lias
painted hundreds of portraits in the aggregate.
Persona having small pictures of deceased friends ca
have them eularged to any desired size and painted tri
lift*- octoborl-lru
DR. GUNN'S
NEW FAMILY P H YSICI
HOME BOOK OF HEALTH.
R. r>. SIMS
WOULD respectfully aunounco to the oitizonao of
*1 Troup aud Meriwether counties that ho i3 now en
gaged iu canvassing for subscribers to the above poi
work, and will visit tbo various sections of those cou
as rapidly as possible.
book 017 IaUr ^*" H kould have a copy of this truly ireful
Subscribers may leave their names at the Reporter
Office, tin; book to’be paid fot
dclivi
-lm
-A.. C. HIXID* .Agont,
E. W. ELLIOTT,
COMMISSION AND WB3TBRN PRODUCE
2yLBE,CIi:.A.ITT,
No. 45 Magazine Street, Opposite St. James Hotel,
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
ALSO, AGENT FOR PRINCIPAL MILLERS AND
PACKERS IN THE WEST.
lishiuent No. 45 Magazine Street, opposite the St. James
Hotel, enables its proprietor, Mr. E. V.\ Elliott, t.<
to the trade. A stroll through his
of the extent of his operations iu
>u and western produce business,
iioiiceci row s, flowing rows, ol barrels of Hour
XXX, and of different brands, inviting inspec-
persuading us, uot in the mercantile line,
lUnily supply. We also observed a consign-
unusual iud
warehouse satisfied 1
the line of a cominis
There
from
tion and alnn
ment of Jeffei
it had just bc<
starch of stipe
from facilities
oet and sound,
mill, and Excelsior
all of which.
. . d by Mr. Elliott, lie Is able
ui ..t lowest market figures. Having the agent, ui DUUli;
of the best and most extensive mills, as also of'large and
responsible Northern aud Western shippers, Mr. Elliott is
prepared to meet any demand, however active, and wo
take great pleasure in commending him to the liberal en
couragement and patronage of our city aud country
Irionds’ New Orleans Commercial Bulletin. oct8tf ’
Tax Payers,Take Notice!
-y OY will find mo at the following places, to-wit:
September 23 and October 11, at Harrisonvillo;
A " n ‘ McLendon’s;
Pool’s Mills;
24 do
25 do
27 do
do 14,
do 29 do
do 30 do
tober 1 do
do 2 do
do 4 do
do 5 do
do 6 a 7 do
do 8*9 do
I do do 15,
do 16,
do 25*26,
chi27*28,
The Tax Books will close November 27,1869.
scpl7-lm JOHN D. WITHAM, T. C.
Antioch;
West Vernon,
East Vernon;
Long Cane;
O’Neal’s Mills;
Rough Edge;
Monntvillo;
Hogansville;
West Point;
LaGrunge.
OOOKINO SODA.
r.nd Hi.. OOOKINQ SODA, Jusltrolvod suit for sale
UUVJ by BHADFLKL1) k 1>ITMAN.
WASHING OOMPOUND.
J ACKSONS WASHING COMPOUND, » Uruo lot. J Hit
roooivml by BUADFIEI.D k PITMAN.
BLUE STONE.
onn »>«• BLUE STONE, for unto l,y
AVU BltADFIEI.D k PITMAN.
indTgo.
q- lb. BEST INDIGO, for Halo by
Zl) BltADFIEI.D A PITMAN.
LUBIN'S EXTRAOTS.
I flroHH LUBIN'S EXTRACTS, Juat rncoivedand for aalo
by BRADF1ELD A PITMAN.
PERFUMERY.
A fluo lot or ASSORTED PERFUMERY, for anlo by
BIUDFIELD A PITMAN.
POTASH.
'ASH, I
DRADFIELD A PITMAN.
WHITE - LEAD.
T WO THOUSAND pounds PURE WHITE LEAD, for
aalo by DRADFIELD A PITMAN.
LINSEED.
f pwo HUNDRED gallona LINSEED OIL. In atoro and
J- for aalo by BEADITELD A PITMAN.
WINDOW CLASS.
F IFTY boxoa ASSORTED WINDOW GLASS, on hnnd,
DRADFIELD A PITMAN.
VACUUM OIL.
F IFTY Iba VACUUM OIL, In cana. Tbo boat known
preparation for grcaaiug leather, for Bale bv
DRADFIELD A PITMAN.
KEROSENE.
O NE hundred galona KEROSENE OIL, for sale by
DRADFIELD A PITMAN.
SOOTHING SYRUP.
O NE groaa SOOTHINO SYRUP for aalo by
BRADFIELD A PITMAN.
LAMP CNIMNEYS,
T hree onoss lamp chimneys, for aaio t>y
octltf BRADFIELD A PITMAN.
LOVELACE & BRO.
m
Havo removed their sloro to tho house for
merly occupied by Edward Broughton, next door
to Wise & Douglass, w’ost sido Public Square,
SION OF THE “SHOE STORE.'
1 Store, the LARGEST STOCK of
BOOTS AND SHOES
er offered in this market. Wo have 100 CASES of all
kinds of BOOTS, from tho largest to the smallest,
ivory description of SHOES that can
SOLE LEATHER
Of every grade, sold as low as 30 cents per pound; all
CALF AND UPPER TOPPING SKINS,
and everything usually kept in the
SHOE-FINDING trade. We have FIVE THOUSAND
PAIRS of
HOME-MADE SHOES,
MILES’ FRONT LACE AND CONGRESS
GAITERS.
We warrant all tho goods wo sell; if they rip, bring them
back and we will repair them FREE OF CHARGE.
Wo want all of your
FOR THE LADIES!
MRS. WITHAM
SPLENDID MILLINERY GOODS,
Of all deacripttonB—BONNETS, HATS
FEATHERS, FLOWERS, HAIR BRAIDS,
CORSETS, HOOP SKIRTS, and overy.
tiling uBually kept in a millinery eBtub-
liahment.
Mrs. Witliam would respectfully return
Colonel Hdlbert’s Speech.—Wo publish on
the first pnge of this week's Kepouter tho speech
of Col.fHulbert, during the late press excursion,
aud invite its careful perusal by our readers.
We leave all to judge of ita merits or soundness
for themselves—remarking that, for ourself, we
think his points are well taken, his facts are
stubborn, and his conclusions eminently correct.
Let all read it without prejudice for the man,
hut look at his “ facts and figures" only iu their
estimate of the views presented. No more iB
askod.
Agricultural Club in Meriwether. —We aro
glad to learn that tho, good citizens of Meri
wether have formed an agricultural club, which
was organized at Greenville on Tuesday last. —
J. M. C. Robertson, Esq,, was chosen President;
Hon. J. A. Render, Vico President; Col. H. R.
Harris, Secretary; aud Mr. J. W. Boyd, Treas
urer. As this is one of the best counties in the
fatate, populated by a splendid class of oitizeus,
we shall expoerto chronicle groat success for the
club.
PIANOFORTES! PIANOFORTES!!
NARVESEN & SON",
Fifteen Months fob $2.— Tho publishers of
Jiur/ce s li eekly for Hoys and Oirls propose to
send their paper to all new subscribe™, or to
old ones desiring to renew their subscription*,
from the 1st of October, 1869, to the 1st of
January, 1871, for $2. This is a rare chance to
prooure the best juvenile paper in America at a
reduced price. The “Adventures of Big-Foot
Wallace” are alone worth double the money.—
Address J. W. Bnrke & Co., Macon, Ga.
Gband Lodoe of Georgia, P. & A. M.—The
rngulorannnal communication of M. -. W. -. Grand
Lodge of Georgia, will bo held in the city of
Macon, commencing on the 26th day (being the
iast Tuesday) of October, 1869. Subordinate
Lodges will take due notice and be governed ac
cordingly.
^3“ The Southern CuUicator tor October is at
hand and contains much that in valuable to the
Farmer, and Horticulturist. Edited and pub
lished by Wm. * W. Jones, Athens, Ga. at $2 a
year. M. H. Rachels, agent.
O F New York, MANUFACTURE PIANOS ummymifd (n
the auality of tone and touch, aud lu tho durability
and finish of the workmanship. Their instruments are
all warranted tor five years.
Prof. I. F. Cox and Dr. 8. D. Little havo PIANOS of
their make, and parties wishing to purcliase are requested
to examine these instruments. Mr. Cox has kindly con
sented to act as agent, and will order PIAN08 for thoso
desiring them. Call on him for price list, kc.
_ octltf NARVK8EN k SON.
SAVE YOUR MONEY!
nsr je w « ts o ■> m i
I Would respectfully announce to the citizens of La
Grange, Troup and adjoining counties, that I am now
receiving aud oponiug an entire new stock of
dry goods,
Consisting, in part, of a full line of
LADIES’ DRE8S GOODS, CLOAKS, 8HAWL8, HOSIERY
and an endless variety of
NOTIONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY,
latest styles, a very heavy stock of
GENTS' CLOTHING A PIECE OOOD8,
Every grade and price of
BROWN AND BLEACHED DOMESTICS.
SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS AND BED TICKINGS,
Large and complete stock of ’
MEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, an grades. In LADIES'
AND MISSES' SHOES, tho
THE BEST STOCK IN THE OITY.
FULL STOCK HARDWARE AND OROCKERY.
I also kaep full line of
SUGAR, COFFEE, TEA, PEPPER, SPICE8, SYRUPS, &c.
1 will be pleased to show you through this very large
slock of Goods before purchasing, and feel sure that you
can find everything you may desire at
SATISFACTORY PRICE8.
aep!7-6m
nepl7-Ko-am LOVELACE k BRO.
J. W. B. EDWARDS,
A O F. N T ,
COMM ISHIO.N - KUO IT ANT,
AND DEALEn IK
CHOICE GROCERIES AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
(At Pillion & Cox’s Old Stand,)
La Grange, Georgiu.
FRESH GROCERIES.
I HAVE on baud and to arrive n splendid assortment of
FRESH GROCERIES which I promise to sell Cheap for
Cash. j. w. B. EDWARDS.
SUGAR, COFFEE, MORASSES, &C.
B, MOI
kc.. Cl
J. W. B. EDWARDS.
MECHANICS’ TOOLS.
M ECHANICS! come and buy Hatchets, Hammors, (all
kinds,) Files, (mill and hand saw,) Tire Iron, (buggy
and carriage,) and all kinds of TOOLS, cheaper than tht
cheapest, as I will sell them at cost.
J. W. B. EDWARDS.
HARDWARE, AC.
get Locks, (nil kinds,) Butts. Whitewash
~ d Irons, Coffee Mills, Ovens, Lids,
and almost anything
\r°u
X Brushes,
(without ovens.) Spring Balnui
needed about tho house, very low, at
J. W. B. EDWARDS.
TOBACCOS, TjTQUORS, CANDY, AC.
T OBACCO, Cigars, Wine, Whisky. Brandy, Candy, Can
dles, Shot, Lead, Potash, Crockery, Glassware, Tea,
(at cost,) and all such things, to bo found at
J. W. B. EDWARDS’.
“QUICK SALES & SHORT PROFITS.”
■VTEW GOODS received every week; and “ Quick Salts
Tx and Short Profits” being ray motto, call aud soe mo,
aud you will find I will do what I say.
J. W. B. EDWARDS.
CALL AND SETTLE.
A LL persons having accounts with CHARLE8 HANDY
will please oall and settle immediately, as I have con
trol of his books, and highly oblige
J. W. B. EDWARDS.
REMEMBER!
NEW [GOODS! I—‘EVERYTHING I !l
HOPSON A YOUNGBLOOD
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
and luvite everybody to COME AND SEE the fine assort
ment of articles in thoir lino, which will be sold at as low
prices os is commensurate with gouoral FAIR DEALING.
THEIR NEW STOCK consists of ovory variety of
STAPLE AND FANOY DRY GOODS,
Shawls, Laoes,
Dress .Trimmings,
Embroideries,
White Goods,!
Linens,
Handkerchief!*,
Hosiery,
Corsets,
Hoop Skirts,
Etc., Etc.
CLOTHING, CLOTHS Sl CASIMERES.
In this they dofy conpctition for taste, variety and price.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Big Shoes and Little Shoes,
Good Shoes and Better Shoes,
And ivll Sorts of Boots and Shoos
HATS,
WOP EVERY STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY,-g*
ire-TO SUIT ALL SORTS OF BUYERS,tTfi
CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
nny call
VERY LATEST STYLES
WOf tho BEST QUALITY, at the
*«r LOWEST PRICKS.-®*
BUT, “SEEING IS BELIEVING,"
examine our
i pleasure, si:
Very truly,
HOPSON TOU!YGIlI*OOD.
AMOSS & WHITFIELD,
DEALEKh IN
DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, HATS,
boots and shoks,
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EVERYBODY IS INVITED TO GALL
AND EXAMINE IT!
NOTICE TO DEBTORS!
mHK debtors of the Us firm of Thornton k Sledao will
A pleaM oMl on A. H. COX and Bottle their accounts,—
Prompt attention may Bavo ooeta, nopl7-flm
D ON'T forget that every variety and atyle of Job Print
ing le done in the beat manner at the
REPORTER OFFICE.
JOHN N. COOPER,
COTTON WAREHOUSE,
GR00ER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
(Wost Side of tho Public Square,)
La Grange, Georgia,
FRESH ARRIVALS.
30,000 lba. Bacon, Side, nml Sliouldera
1 Car Load Frtih flour, from Marietta
Mills.
3 Tubs Nice Goshen Butter.
10 Boxes New York State Cheese.
40Bbls. Sugar, all grades.
30 “ New Orleans Syrup.
6 Sacks Lagulra Coffee.
10 Rio **
10 qnarter Bbls. Mackerel.
30 Kits u *
10 Bbla.|PIne Old Bourbon Whisky.
10 “ “ Tennessee Corn “
40 Boxes Tobacco, all grades.
Bugging Rope & Ties, (a largo lot.)
1 Car Load Corn.
4 “ “ Virginia Salt.
ALSO
0SNABURGS, SHIRTINGS, COTTON TARNS
AHD
everything
USUALLY KEPT IN A
WEXL REGULATED GROCERY STORE.
WOOL C J VRI>n!T&.
Tolls will he Taken In Kit
Pr-Poriy marked, 1
AND, at LaGrange, will reoelve pi
I have In charge of the Factory
MR. WM. OIL
a number one wool carder.
ougl3-tf
‘pilte'RATE PbintIScT;
sell at much
LESS THAN OUR USUAL PROFITS.
TRY US, IF YOU WANT GOODS AT LOW FIO--E*
B3.UBES. WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD.-ft*
TO THE GENTLEMEN:
A largo lot of PIECE GOODS, for men's wonr.TT*
♦a. VERY CHEAP.-6*
SALESMEN ■
Messrs. A. F. ORIGGS and WALTER T. FORBES will
bo pleased to wait on aU customers.
_aep!7-ly AMOSS dl WHITtwni n
IT BEATS ANYTHING IN THE STATE OF BE0RG!A
LOOK HERE! LOOK HERE!!
BVBRYBODY
F,N D8 THE PLACEI
HUY GOOD GOODS,
M. BRAI.L *i SOM,
Dry Goode Merchants.
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