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Newspaper Page Texttn^ Volume LII. MILLEDGEVm, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1871. THE ^outturn gUwiU*. BY B, A. HARRISON, ORME & CO. BASCO.lI MYRICK., Editor. Terms, $2.00 Per Amiiim in Advance HATES of advertising. CO a B 1 £3 0 » sr 5* Si».25 ! §7.50 i?12.U0 $20.00 5.00 I 12.00 18.00 I 30.00 7.00 j 10.00 28-00 | 40.00 (, t.o I 25.00 35.00 50.00 12.00 | 28.00 '40.00 j C0.00 ,i r, (,o 15.00 j 34.00 50.00 | 75.00 1. 'oo -’.j 00 60.00 80.00 1120.00 g 20AIU | 50.00 | 80 00 1120.00 i 160.00 JOB PRINTING IN ALL STYLES & COLORS, legal advertising. Ordinary's. Citations ior letters - fit adninutr.Olon.guardiaMhip.&C; §3 00 r dism’n from adm’n-. o 00 • ! '■ •; hi for dlsm'n ofgnsrd’u 3 i>0 V ■ tion for leave to suit Land—.. 5 00 ’ otice to Debtors and Creditors..-. 3 00 v A r i l per square of tco lines 5 00 " ‘ too aw-... >50 .... • r E.k U lev}’ ot ten lines, A oO sales of ter. lints or less.. 5 00 r ’s sales, (2 mouths 5 00 (fork's—Foreclosure of mortgage and monthly’s, per square 1 00 ij da.. s.... 3 00 ii, ■ of Land, by Administrators, Exeeu- f : I i iTltmis’" are required, by law to be held on the first Tuesday in the month, L, f-.vei n he hours of ten in the forenoon an i three in the afternoon, at the Court house in the-county. in which the property is situated. . . Noticebf these sales must be published 40 days previous to the day of sale; Notice f<>r the sale of personal property must be published 10 days previous to sale day. Notice to debtors aud creditors, 40da}S. N >ti e that application will be made to the Court of Ordinary lor leave to sell land, 4 weeks. Citations for letters ef Administration GuarJianship, &<•., must be published 30 days—for dismission from Administration, monthly sit months, for dismission from guar diduahip, 40 days. Uni— for foreclosure of Mortgages must be published monthly fur four months—for establish ng lost papers, for the Jail space of three- months—lor compelling titles from Lx- eeiuors or Administrators, where bond has been given by the deceased, the full space of three months. l , V,plication for Homestead to be published twice in the s t,ace often consecutive days. ]1 M— Schedule ol’ ihe Georgia Railroad superintendent S Oil ICE, ) GtoMiiA as 1, M. !k A Railroad Company, > Augusta, Ga., January 20, 1871. , O N -.nJ after SUNDAY. January 22d, 1871, the Passenger Trains will run as fol lows; DAY PASSENGER TRAIN, DAILY', (SUNDAY EXCEPTED.1 Leave Augusta at-.-- 8X4) A. M “ Atlanta at ....'.5.10 A.M. Arrive at Augusta 6.30 P. M. “ at Atlanta 5.40 P.M. NIGHT PASSENGER TRAIN. Leave Augusta at 8.30 P. M. “ Atlanta at 16.15 P. M. Arrive at Augusta 6.40 A.M. Atlanta 7.30 A.M. Both Day and Night Passenger Trains will make close connections at Augusta and Atlan ta with Passenger Trains of Connecting Roads. Pass, ngers from Atlanta, Athens, Washing ton and State 11s on Georgia Railroad, by ta king the Down Day Passenger I rain will ra:f.. ■ close connection at Camak with the Ma con Pas.-.-ng: r Train, and reach Maccn the same day at? 40, p, m. fcJvK-j . 3 |r - ,-E rfo A. CHANGE 0^SCHEDULE. MAGOA & AUGUSTA R. R- PASS&KGER TRAILS GOIKG ISAbT DAILY. Lea; M-icou at.. ..6. a. m. Arrii at Mi!i .‘ Ipreville ,.8.14 a. m. “ “ Sparta .9.24 a. m. “ “ Warrenton -j. .11,00 a. m. Connect at Camak with up train on Geor gia E. I?, for Atlanta. Air.ve at Augusta — 1.45 p. m. PASSEKGER TWAINS CiOI!VG WEST irAIEY. Leave Augusta 12 CO m. Arrive atWarrenton 2.00 p. m. “ “ Sparta 4.20 p. in. “ Milledgeville JL30 p. in. “ “ Macon 7.10 p. in. PBEIGIIT GOING WEST 5I05DAY, WED KES»AY AND F BID AY. Leaves Camak &A ...:.6.00 a. m. Arrives atWarrenton .... — G.30 a. m '* Sparta — 9.24-a. m. “ “ Milledgeville 11.20 a. m. “ Macon 3.35 p. m. IL/iTIHl^lKU-G O I If G EAST TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. Leave Macon 6.00 a. m Arrive at Milledgevilio 10X0 a. ra. “ “ Sparta - 12.00 m. “ “ Warrenton : 200 p. m. “ “ Camak 3.00 p. m. r * WfflFA* HOTEL. Augusta, Ga The only Hotel in Ihe City where Gas is used throughout. . JCUN A. GOLDSTEIN. SOUTHERN RECORDER AND Southern Times & Planter, BOOK AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE, IvTilledgeville. AND Sparta* Gra- y^E INVITE THE ATTENTION OF the Public generally, to our extensive and well-fitted Jfali JPrinling. (!)ffic.es.. Our facilities for Executing BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. are as good as those of any Office in the coun try, having a large lot of types in our two Extensive Establishments. CARDS. WEDDING, VISITMO, AND EVERY 0TIJER KIND. WiMM O/i €QmME&> AW IEIM§0njmiB YJUDX2- WE keep on hand all the lime a full supply of Legal Blanks. Sheriff’s, Ordinary’s, Clerk’s, Mag istrate’s, and Law Blanks, of every kind Printed on the Best Paper, and at Low Prices. Book Printing AS we have a FINE lot of the BEST TYPE and a No. 1. Power Press, we are fully prepared to ex ecute as nice Book-work as any one. Call and give us a trial and be con vinced. BILL HEADS, ETC., In the line of Bill Heads, Letter Heads and Circulars, we are prepared as heretolore, to execute neat work, on favorable terms, and we guarantee that our work will be equal to that performed in any of the larger cities : so that our Law yers and Merchants need not send off to have such work done. Send in your Orders. POSTERS, PROGRAMMES, HOUSE-EILLEc.,, k These Offices will be found to be equal to anything in the estate. Par lies have but to call and Examine to be convinced. CALL ON OR ADDRESS R. A. Harrison A Co. IKXLLBD 61VXLLH OR SPARTA, CtA a c o n St V b c r t f s-e in c n t s. B. F. MLLLEASiX & M, m'FUTiiiiEn&Bmuccs —OF BOOTS AND SHOES. IN BASEMENT OF F, L. GROCE'S SHOE STORE, HOLLINGSWORTH BLOCK MACON, GA- R March 21,1870. t 113m. —. -i El- 3P. S A? ZL O 2rT O-, Wholesale and detail Dealer IN Sffo- 52 SECOND S*23ET, MACQN, GA. R March 21, 187J*.. 113m. CROCKETT IRON ffllXS, MACON. GA- Build Iron Railings for G-ravO XiOtS and Public Squares, <&c. Make HORSE POWER SAW MILLS, GRIST MILLS, Portable Erigmds, and Iron aud Brass Castings of all kin Is. iliscellaneoHS. (The following Story, written by a gifted Southern writer, , is entered as a competitor for the £$00.00 prtre offered by Messrs. R. A. Jlar~ rican ,j- Rro., for “71ui best original contri beition"- furnished their papers, during the pres ent year. MISTRESS ELSIE. E. CRtiCKETT. R March 21, 1871. ITT. 11381, S P 0 T 8 VV 0 0 D 110T E L ©IP2 , ©332 1 E1 DEPOT, T. H. HARRIS, Proprietor. M <0 IKT, Gr O. T- MARRWALTER S ■: c ■ (=z ?Amnt-, i ;V Broad St., Au^csta, Ga. MARBLE MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES -&C., &C. Marble Mantels and FurdHnre-'Ma'rhle of ' ll kiuiis Furuithed lo Order. Ail M-uik hw- iiie Country carefully boxed for shipment, p .M’ch 12 ’7(J ly. r Feb 1, '71 ly FiHiiAit B&OH WATC AM AKERS AND JEWELERS 312 BR0.1D STREET AUGUSTA, Ca., Jan. 31, 1871, 4 ly. T. W. WHITE, Jltia^rLCt^-ciL-XHcLic, XftIXiXiX]X?&2VX£ZrE GA-, WILL FEACTI3E Hi THIS AOT TEE ADJOIKIWO MBITI'ILC &*Apph cations for Homestead L^enip- tions under the new law, and other business before the Court of Ordinary, will receive proper attention. January I 1871. ly- THE RED ROLLER.” Yy HITE’S PATENT COTTON SEED PLANTER AND GUANO DRILL is now complete in all respects—and is being manufactured in large numbers, to .satisfy the increasing demand. It opens, plants and cor. ers, and being mostly of iron, will jiot break or get out of order. Price $t~>. No machine sent without Ihe money, and if it does not work satisfactorily, the money will be returned. . _ Address, JAMES SHERLOCK. Miiiedgaviile, Ga. Feb. 7,1870. 3m. ■NATURE'S Free from the Poisonous and Health-destroying Drugs us ed in other Hair ^ropora tions. No SUGAR OF LEAD—No LiTHARGE-No NITRATE OF SILVER, and is entirely Transparent aud clear as cryjflhl, it will nr,t «>il the finest fabric—perfoclIyiJAFLjCLBf'-N and EFFICIEN T—desideratum* i tjS V SOUGHT FOR AND FOUND AT ! It restores aud prevenls the jlaif from-hc-t coming Gray, imparts a Soft, glossy apptar- ance removes Da: d.uff, is coot end rcf-edliing to ’.he Iicad, checks the Hair ftohi failing off, and restores it to a great extent when prema turely losf, prevents Headaches, cutes all. hus mors cutaneous eruptions, and unuiMrnl HMar,' 1 ASA DRESSING FOR THE lldllt IV 1/v' THE BEST ARTICLE IN THE MARKK l". DR Q. SMITH, Patedte^, Gretntt Junction,' Mass., Prepared ooly ,by FROCTOR- RlSOTll V ERS, Gloucester, Marti. '*T\ie (4cntH;iw is jiut up in a pannel bottle, ir.ddc ApreMy for it with the name of ijic apLip'e blown ^n thexlass. Ask vour Druggisj' for Nature’.s Bair;r*to,a- iive, end take no "tJther. For sale in Milledgeville by L. w. HUNT} & I C n°Sparta, by A. H. BIRDSONG & CO. p July 2 ly. R Feb2S ’71 ly. CHAPTER XII. It is no small matter to cross the great bcean. Before we were half ever ils mighty bosom, I bethought me 1 had been from land a twelve month—the time passed so tedious Yet ii was mercy to me that calmed the breeze and staid the sails from fi ling; for now in looking backward upon my Tife, I see that the wounds were given time to heal, and that I was learning from day to day that “lesson of,patience and trust” which my dear John Gray had said was before me in my life. Full little did he reckon how near to “quenching tiie smoking flax” would be, whilst btffiig taught, or how mine eyes— inough they strove to look up ward—would stray back to the wretched past. At length a calm came over my spirit—whither it came, I know noD unless God sent it to me. I grew to be less morbid in my manner to ward my fellow-passengers, and one night 1 had what Nan was wont to t all a “vision” ; whatsoever it might be, 1 dreamed a dream, and in that dream I saw John Gray’s prison- house was empty! His good book lay open on the table and his shep herd’s staff leaned against the wall; but the shepherd boy was away! His prison door stood open, as tho’ Oue, mightier than king or prince, had visited that small chamber and forced those heavy locks to yield! and I look the vision—if vision it was—to be a sign vouchsafed to me, and made certain he was freed from all distress.; and 1 was so comforted i hat 1 look greater heart and went my way in peace—such peace as cometh to those who strive to do the best they can, God nourishing the feeble effort. One day it was rumored that we wero close upon our journey’s end, and after noon-tide the welcome cry, “Land is in sight!” passed from mouth to mouth. Some cried “God be praised !” Some ran hither and thither, looking up their goods, whilst one poor woman shed bitter tears to think of parting with the sea, in which her only little child had been buried the day before! I pitied her, though some did say she “had gone daft to take on so.” Afore sun-setting, such timely winds sprung up as waited us to the mouth of His Majesty’s river—the James; and when the moon arose we were making all speed to James town, which had been builded by courageous folk with such defences as were needful in that savage coun try : for, albeit the province had been given a name in honor of our gracious Queen, now gone to be a saint, and that it belonged to our most mighty prince, King James, Lite native folk 'seemed not to mind such august things. i 1 :n1 me down lo rest lull early iliac tught, but 1 could not sleep; so I loldedj. my mantle about me close and crept to the cabin door, and there sat me. down. It seemed that I must part from every memory of my dear John-Gray, if I would do ’ God’s wili, afid be an dionest maid en.! Before day dawned, I fell a sleep, as one wearied with the toil with self, and when I waked, the the slap was a-stir, and the maidens foiling over the finery they were 'choosing from. Nan Cox, with mod est <rtien, had made her simple toi let; and, from being tire-woman for the others,, came to me and whis pered “it ii time to- put thine own wed ding'garments on.” “Good Nab,” said I, “leave me a I had rested and partaken of a little food, I smoothed my hair and put the jdainest gown I had upon me, and took my seat upon the shady side of the ship, where J might pass in quiet the few remaining hours. It was as if 1 had digged a grave and buried my olden life, and set a stone upon it; and I desired to be still. Once the captaiu came and looked upon me, and I heard him say to the sailor nearest, “Yonder daft maiden is more comely in her mod est frock, than all these city jadesc” but full small was my care, toncern- ing aught be could say, for or against cny looks. I sat still when I heard it said we were in sight of Jamestown ; and I felt a stifled feeling when I saw the ship’s company—all collected on the deck—and heard the shouts of wel come and the cheers from land that filled the air as thw s}iip bore down upon the town. Nan laid her strong, large hand on mine, and whispered, “it were best to look aboui as other folk are do ing;” but I did not heed her friend ly coaxing, nor minded me of any thing, until strange voices struck up on my ears, mingling vviih those 1 had heard for the last few mouths, and saw strange figures leaping over the gunwales, when, at length the ship was anchored off the town. As though we were at a fair, strange faces peered into mine, and the sight was so distasteful, that I shut my eyes, when one stranger looked into my face. “Thou goose, to hide such pretty eyes ! Dost know he was a comely man and might have chosen thee Nan said and shook me m displeas ure. I had hardly opened them before I saw a youth—just come aboard—not only choose but carry off my gentle, friendly Anne; and one by ope, the maidens departed in company with their future husbands, till I was left alone—thanking God that none had chosen me, nor once considering what would befall me without at tendant or friend in this wide world— when I heard steps beriind me, and looking athwart my shoulder, Saw a right goodly featured man, very slab wart and brave of bearing, coming toward me. Never had I seen a man so large of stature, or more like a warrior, in very truth! He wore a doublet made of skins, and a broad brimmed hat, and seemed somewhat bewildered haw lo address me; for he blundered often in his speech, and though so hrave oi mein, was sadly at a loss for boldness then. “I fear me such hasty wooing will startle thee,” he said, looking now one way, now another, and no wise at ease; “but, an’ it please thee, thou art my choice, and the bell and Book in yonder church, are ready to ’stablish it for aye!” Seeing that curious eyes were be ing turned toward us, I made some such answer as he took for “yea”, and like one in a dream, I saw this future husband of mine making most careful disposal of my goods, and with all precaution, seeing tothe com fort of my person. “I wish thee good luck and a plentiful cupboard, Mistress,” the captain said, with an unmannerly laugh, as I was about to quit his ship. It was needful to get from thence lo shore by means of a small boat, which certain of the sailors rowed ; and the first thing which thoroughly aroused me to my life and lot was, as the ship’s mate was about lower ing the chair, wherein I sat, from the deck to the boat beneath, he said, “Hast no sweet word to bestow on the mate, pretty little onef”,And lo! my future husband dealt him such a stroke across his lips a3 well nigh upset him,"savingin the stern est tones “I’d have thee to knov?,hotv to speak to Anthony Morris’ wife, thou fool!” and, without farther ado, lowered the chair himself, whilst ihe mate looked full angry but.did nor sorely disappointed he must be to stir to return the blow. I knew from that lime, that Anthony was a man not to be trifled with—few being minded to come in contact with such while longer,*nd presently I will”— butHhat time nevet came ; for after ^powerful arms, that had never known what weakness meant. It wa3 a right fair little town that we landed m—^ very spec compar- ed to the mighty city Lbakg left^bui- ; it lay new and fresh upon the bank of a broad river, and the hills Iookt d down upon it like giant mothers watching it by day and night, whilst those glorious forests of the new world enclosed it in on every side, save one. In the even tide the new born freshness of ils look impressed me much, as we made our way to ward the simple church, that s*at in the midst of small but exceeding cleanly collages. The bell rang out a peal as each couple were married, atjd the townsfolk were collected lo witness them. Even the Goveytpr himself, sat to see the rite perform ed ; and when tfie holy man had made us man and wife and tUe prayer and the blessing were over and done, my'lrusband turned to me and said : “Thou art Mistress Anthony Mor- i) • : ; ‘ ris, ‘sweet cheek,’ and sbalt never rue this day that hath made thee so!” And thereupon, at the bidding of the clergyman, he kissed me, in the presence of all the folk, and af terward, made me acquainted wi;h bis friends. “Hast forgotten Nan ?” whisper- a well-known voice; and behold! mine own fast friend was standing behind me. “’Tis Nan ‘Murray,’ now, and 1 wish thee grace from God.” As she spoke she pressed my hand. “I wish for thee that thou mayest never lack for joy !” I answered. Thus was 1 wedued ; and in the summer evening I went home to my husband’s house. It was a poor cot tage, compared to those in far off England, but very neat and white to look upon ; and it pleased me the better, that nothing in this new life should recall the one 1 had left for ever. When 1 saw Anthony so bold a man, so strong and courageous, mingling with his fel!ows-no thought of auoiher—more gentle, more ho ly came to me; and l thanked God that the present and the past bore no likeness lo each other. Instead of having others to attend on me, it was my duty now to serve my husbatld. With all my mind, I set myself to learn how best to please him ; and when from many failures, I despaired of. ever being a handy housewife or a good helpmate, he had such patience that I mended muefi. Farthermore, I often called upon Nan Murray, and she aided me in many difficult matters, which to her were never cause of bother. Sometimes I felt my heart going back to brood over all my sorrows, and I would kneel me down and pray the dear Lord to have pity on my weakness, and out of the strong hold of His might, to send me strength to be a good wife and faith ful lo Anthony. It was seldom I a- rose unsatisfied—seldom that I went to Him empty and was not filled ! In all the colony there was no man more respected than Anthony— none more brave or valiant; and in case of need, his arm was always reckoned one upon which the Gov ernor coyld rely ; for it was never known to quail before danger. Once, when the day was almost spent, I set my wheel close by the window to catch the last rays of light—for I was spinning wool to fashion him a belter doublet than the one he wore of skins—when such raempries of England over whelmed me, that,I ceased from work; and laying my head against ,the wheel, cried spftfy to my self, heard An«boay’$ step reluming from the fields of ludian corn—hut 1 could not altogether hide my tears—and die sat down beside me, pushing the wheel aside. “Is the life too hard for thee ? I .know futl well, tj ipu art no common maiden but a gentlewoman, not used to such hard,living.” His voice, so bold and .strong, in ordinary, was low and sorrowful; and I felt how Number 18. we ever spoke on things gone by. The one great fear of my life was the savnge-folk ; and although ihe good Pocahontas had set many no ble examples,- she Imd-been one a- mong many, and the memory of her life was fast fading from the minds of her country folk. Anthony said I was ‘foyer fearful, there being naught to dread ;” but I never saw him go out to Lis Labor* buL I thought some tomahawk might siay him be- foienoon-d^v; and, when I spoke my ItuuM lo Nan, she said she “could not sleep for visions of a massacre, nor shut her eyes in broad daylight but she saw a dozen seafpsor more;” ?o she was no frt one to speak the matter to; and I g^ew to be afraid nr mine own shadow, unless Antho- oy were by u> shame me for my cowardice. On Sundays the guard never found me ready to stay from church ; but when trie captain of the watch went his rounds to command the folk to repair to hear the word— unless sickness or other hurtful thing prevented—he ever found that'An thony and I were gone already ; and when I saw him come into the church himself—after having shut the ports and placed the sentinels, and lay the keys before the Gover nor—then my mind , was easy and I said my prayers in peace. No message came from across the sea Irotn my uncle. I cannot say I desired any ; and, saving Nan, there was no woman in the town whom I knew well. Sue was mine own fa miliar friend, who clung the closer as years went by; in her manner most respectful, though from her greater wisdom, she had a right to take precedence of me. 'Pime passed, as time will—never slaying because our steps are slow— and it was near the second autumn when Anthony qnd 1 weregoingtotbe church to have our son baptized— and as he heLd the child and I walked along-side, he said : “By right, his name should'be ‘John,’ since my father was so call ed ;” but l answered, as 1 |had done before, when it had been spoken of between us, “Nay, Anthony, let him have ihy name,” which—albeit he made out was not fitting— did not displease him, and so the child was named. Nan knew much the belter of us all, what such small creatures stood in need of, and came constant ly to see that no harm was done to hi;n, through our ignorance; and as the winter’s cold. drew nigh, our hearts were troubled, for we feared that such small limbs could not bear all that we had borne. ( To he continued.) have so poor a wife. “ftav,” I said, “the life is very 0 Jitf J J good—but 1 had a sorrow once, vthich hath not altogether healed.” “Would it ease thy mind to tell it me? It does me good to fetch any little raattet home to thee.” “It were better , not spoken of, aiitce ;V.’ gone past recall, I an- swered j and that was the only time Not Two Plagues at Once.— The Louisville Courier-Journal, in its notice of a lecture tecemly deliv ered in that city by John G. Saxe, says: “Mr. Saxe brought down the house bv his anecdotes of French wit and vivacity. As illustrative of the former: Several gentleman, not long since, a Frenchman among the number, were discussing Gen. Ben. Butler, each expressing his own views of that illustrious personage. Said one, an admirer of the man, ‘You may say what you please of Gen. Butler, he did one good thing while at New Orleans ; by bis wise and sanitary measures he saved that city from the plague of yellow fever during iiis reign there.’ ‘My good fellow,’ responded the Frenchman, ‘do you riot believe in God ? How can yori talk ? Do you think-the Almighty would suffer one city to be cursed the same time by two such plagues as Ben Butler and the yel low fever ? No ! no! C’est impossi ble! C’est impossible!’ [Prolong ed laughter and applause.]” “Which do you think the merriest place in existence?” “That immediately above the atmosphere which surrounds -the earth.’ . r u* “Why so ? ” a n v mM “Because there all bodies loseifieir gravity . Good nature is no less a privilege than a duly. Parents should 'teach their children to be good-hafured, amiable, and kind.' Those who in dulge in “snlks,” pouting, and growling, spoil both heart and face. We are, in great measures, respon- Aiide for our very thoughts ; so also lor the expression of our faces, whether they be attractive or repul- •siva, .. 1 .i An eminent American once spoke of this, his own country, ^as tfiat “in which there was less misery apd less happiness than in any other part of the world.”

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Southern recorder. (Milledgeville, Ga.) 1820-1872, May 09, 1871, Image 1