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DAILY ENQUIRER-SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6, 1875.
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JMIIN 11. 8ABTIN, • • •
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DOWN-TRODDEN LOUISIANA!
Too aoou hava events vorifled the cor
rectness of our opinion that the Conser
vatives of Louisiana would host maintain
the honor of their Stato and the dignity
of their cauno by taking no part in the
squabble for the organization of the Leg
islature. It had been too plainly reveal
ed that the object of the Returning Hoard
in making the division in the House of
Representatives a very close ono was only
to lure the Conservatives into a trap set
for them. It was the old invitation of
the spider to the fly. The party that bad
so villainously and unscrupulously cheat
ed the people out of a large portion their
representatives did not intend to stop
short of the completion of their work.
Having the military power of the United
Htates Government to hack them, they of
course felt fully oompetent to control
everything just as they wished it. They
had startling examples before them. Ever
since the initial moosnros of “recon
struction" this military powor has accom
plished cvsrything it was ordered or ex
pectod to accomplish, no matter how
great the outrage upon law or decency.
It was so in Georgia, when Pope under
took to convert a Democratic Legislature
into s Radical one. The act had boen re
solved upon, and the people’s representa
tives had to give place to those imposed
by military power. It was so in Alabama
two years ago, when Federal authority in-
t«rposed and gave both branches of the Leg
islating to tbo Radicals. In this instance,
ns in the Louisiana case, the Attorney
General’s “compromise" held ont prom
ises of suecess to the Conservatives, but
they were recklessly violated ah soon as
the latter had boen induced to surrender
their vantage ground. The acts of s Sen
ate which had no quorum were recognized
snd upheld as law, and tho Congress of
the United Htates afterwards admitted
snd still retaius a Henator chosen by n
body thus constituted. In Louisiana, as
our dispatches mlvise us, (be Conserva
tives secured the organization of the
House, a clear majority voting, and thon
proceeded to admit live members upon
whose election tho Returning Board did
not pass, having roferred their claims to
the House itself for decision. They
thus secured a permanent majority in the
House, and would, ufter admitting their
colleagues clearly elected by the people,
have had a majority on joint ballot, giv
ing them tho United Htates Henator. But
nt this juncture Sheridan mnvehod his
soldiers into the House and took out of
the hall tho five members just, admitted!
Tho contingency had arrived iu which
nothing but tbo Federal power could de
feat the people, and as soon as it occurred
it found ths people ready for the work.
No other course was then loft to the Con
servatives but to withdraw and abandon
further participation iu a squabble in
which they hud unwisely taken part
This left the Radicals without a quorum,
but Gen. Hboridan can as easily make as
%tnmake representatives of the peopls—
just as Pope aud Attorney General Wil
liams had done before him.
This outrage is no greater than others
perpetrated by the name power since 18157,
It is only more wouderful because all ths
Houthern Htates have now professedly
been restored to their political rights, and
because a better focliug towurds them is
believed to provail at tho North. We de
voutly hope that this butter fueling really
exists and will properly rebuke tbo sets
of President Grant and Gen. Sheridan iu
Louisians. The tono of the Now York
press is encouraging. Wo trust that it is
only the foreruuuer of many similar ex
preHsious from all the iudepeudent press
of tho country, from tho Governors and
the Legislatures of a majority of the
Htates. The presont Congress will per-
haps sustain tho President—probably he
Las already bud aNsurauoes to that effeot
from Republican Congressional caucuses.
But the people will spunk through the
next Congress, and at tho eusuing elec
tions. If they are willing to make the
President the absolute dictator iu all mat
ters of State controversy, and the Federal
military the irresistible power to prop up or
pull down Statu Governments, we have a
real despotism already, and clinging to
the empty forma of republicanism is u
mockery too obvious to decoive eveu tho
most ignorant.
Tub Grifllu Nr ire, of Sunday, explains
the little dilHcult j that Congressman Free
man, of its District, has gotten into about
his claim against the government. The
claim is for a large arnouut on account of
losses sustained by the war—the Neire
says chiefly losses ef negro property—aud
of course Freeman has to swear to his
cousisteut “loyalty" before he can recover.
But the other day a commissioner Rent
from WaNhingtun walked iuto tho Neirt
otlice and asked to see a copy of that
paper of October 27, 1802. He was shown
tho paper, aud iu it found what ho whs in
search of—a paragraph stating that Free-
mm had presented to a volunteer Con
federate company, heaving hi a name, a
number of notes on good men, from
which the couq auy realized nearly $1,000
in gold. It is said that Mr. Freeman as
serts that he was forced to give the note*,
aud that he regarded them as worthless.
But the Neat says that the commissioner
pioduced artUavits showing that Freoman
was proud of tli« compliment of natuiug
the company after him, and gave the
notes voluntarily. His claim appsnrs to
bo badly damaged by this investigstioa.
—The Congressional committee to in
vestigate the Mississippi troubles began
work at Vicksburg. Mayor O’Leary aud
Gen. Miller, who commanded the white
forces iu the recent lighting testitied, giv
ing details of tho origin and culmination
ot the troubles.
WORTH CONSIDERING.
We do not know how much money
has been uselessly squandered in Geor
gia and Alabama since the war, but we
do know that it amounts to many mil
lions, which, while adding |to theg debt of
those Htates, has aearoely increased tho
taxable property. It i» natural that tho
people of Alabama and Georgia should
demand from their present superior State
governments the strictest eeonomy con
sistent with the proper administration of
all the departments, but it- is possible
that this clamor for economy may blind
us to our actual interests. Economy is
not parsimony, but the judicious expen
diture of moans, looking to certain re
sults. If by spendiog a bslf million of
dollars Georgia coaid add thirty thousand
to her population wo think it would be
money well iu vented, but if it can be
shown that this increase of population is
but one of tbo many benefits to be de
rived from such an investment, we ask
would not tbe subject bo worthy the con
sideration of the Legislature and Execu
tive? Evory thinking business man will
answer “yes" at once.
Let us examine this matter and see how
it can bo accomplished, conceding first
that emigration and capital are the two
great necessities of our country. We will
suppose then that the Legislature has as
sembled aud that a bill hss been passed
establishing a Htste board of emigration,
with headquarters at Havannah, and that
under the same aot sub-commissioners
are appointed in every county. This
would give ns tbe machinery essential for
the wrrk, but it will by no moans accom
plish what ia needed unless the State in
the same bill providos the money essential
to carry it out. Wo will suppose thou that
five hundred thousand dollars is Appropri
ated, with an understanding that if the
investment pay it will be kept np for a
uumber of years. We must bear in iniud
that Georgia is now to compete for the
agricultural or manufacturing workers of
the old world, with the Htates of tho West
and Northwest, whoro laud is to bo bad
for nothing. Hho has no government
lands, therefore she must offer an induce
ment to emigrants to ooiue to her, and
the strongest inducement is that of freo
transportation, or partUUy free. The best
emigrants for this State are those who
llvo iu countries with approximate cli
matic peculiarities and products of soil.
The South Germans, or that thrifty and
hard working class that inhabit the prov-
inoo* of North Italy, though Hwede and
Norwegian could hero work to more ad
vantage than iu tho Northwest. The
groatest expense of an enterprise is
encountered in starting it, so that $.'»(),(MM)
would be used for advertising tho couutry
in Europe by pamphlets and agents, and
in paying the necessary expenso of getting
tho machinery in motion tbe first year.
This would leave $4/50,000 to be expended
in the direct work. Now, the object is
not to incroaae the population by an influx
of paupers or nou-producers, but by
workers, and heuce the necessity for good
agents abroad. Fifteen dollars apiooe for
children and adults, with a little aid from
themselves, would lund iu Havannah 510,000
people the first year, and judging by tho
returns of the commissioners of the emi
gration ia Now York, theso emigrants
would have iu their possession $100 each
on an uverage, or $.‘100,000 to bo expended
in their new homo. People speaking a
diflernut language should be settled in
communities of at least fifty families
each, ao that they might rotoin as far as
possible tho social intercourse peculiar to
thoir old homes and all the diatoms and
mannera that prevent the thought of exile.
Before these people land, the county com
missioners are to apply for them and boo
that homes aro provided at low and reason
able rates, on which they can cuter at
once, and they will go to those counties
that, in the opinion of tho President of
the Board of Commissioners in Havannah,
offers them the greatest inducements.
Now lot us look at the result of this
first yoar’s work, which involved to the
Htato an outlay of $500,000. First we
have 510,000 people added to the popula
tion of the Htato, ami $.'100,000 in gold,
this, howover is small. Out of tho 30,000
people thoro will bo say 8,000 heads of
faiuilios and uo emigrant should be
brought, who is an adult, unless with his
family. *rhese 8,00 hoads of families set
tle each fifty acres or 400,000 acres now
idlo. This land will be sold them ou
time, at $51.00 an aoro, so that for lauds
uow idlo $1,200,030 will be paid. With
in two yoars tho laud will bo doubled in
valuo, which would make $1,200,000
more. Now counting 12,000 working
adults to the 30,000 emigrants and set
ting down the actual valuo of their work
as producers at $5100 per annum each,
we have added to the pioducts of the
State iu ona year, $51,(100,000, so that
taking the total profits, and they
are low, wo have for tho investment of
$500,000 tho following iu cash to the
Htato:
Gold brought by emigrants... .$8,000.0(H)
Paid for land...*. 1,200,000
Increased valuo of lauds 1,209,000
Value of emigruut labor 51,GOO,(KM)
Makiug a total of $0,000,000
ora lettle loss than one-teuth the value of
the realty of tho State of Georgia at thU
time. But the good of tho investment
tho first year does not stop here, but goes
ou bearing fruit. Tho value of the labor
nnd the number of tho people will in
crease each your, aud each ono pleased
with his new home will himself become
an effective Agent to bring to our State
liis rotations aud fiienda.
Two millions of dollars spout in this
way by tbe State of Georgia, aud so great
would bo the impetus given to emigration
that in six years her white population
would double, aud the value of her tax
able property quadruple. It is a bold
measure, and requires statesmanship aud
uerve to carry it through. Who will be
the man to lead ? Whoever he ia will be
a benefactor of the State, and one whose
name euu never perish from tho hearts of
the people. 0.
A piTiTioN to Secretary Belknap asking
him to extend tho survey of the Ocmul-
gee river up to Coviugton, has been got
ten np in Macon. It is stated that many ,
years ago small boats ascended the river j
between Macon nud Covington, and the j
belief is expressed that this suction oan !
again be opened to navigation. I
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
This body will assemble in Atlanta on
Wednesday the lltb lost. There will be
a lively contest for the offices of tbe two
houses, and candidates are already£amor
ons and active. Bat we know of only
two or three important matters of legisla
tion to be decided. Prominent among
these ia the question of nstiry laws. There
will no doubt b« quite a struggle oa this
question, and its result cannot yet be
foretold. Many will support a re-euoct-
ment of the old usury laws, or something
like them, simply because they know
that the condition of tbe people is not
now satisfactory, without being able to
see clearly bow a limitation of tbe rate of
interest can better that condition. The
Atlanta correspondent of the Augusta
Chronicle is of the opinion that while iu
the cities and large towns pub
lic sentiment is strongly against a restora
tion of the usury laws, the agricultural
interest favors it. This opinion is founded
both upon the resolution of the late agri
cultural convention nt Atlanta and the ex
pressed views of many planters through
out tbe Htate. The question of calling a
constitutional convention is another that
will receivo attention. Members will We
influenced in their votes upon this ques
tion by several contemplated changes in
the original law, such a« the repudiation
of the “bogus’’ Balloak railroad boud j ,
tbe repeal of the Homestead provision,
the rum >val of the capital from Atlanta,
Ac. We apprehend that tho last unmed
question will influence tha most
votes, though really it is the
least important to the people
of tbe Htate generally of any of
the questions named. There will be con
siderable division, too, upon the Hoiue-
stond question. The provision of tho
constitution proposed to be stricken out
or amended secured most of the white
votes cant for tho instrument, aud the
same influenoe will ba arrayed against its
abrogation.
On the question of the payment of the
bogus bonds there is not muoh division—
public sentiment is decidedly against the
recognition or payment of auy not regu
larly issued or for which tho Htate re
ceived no consideration. But theie is
considerable difference of opinion a* to
the best mode of so amending tbe consti
tution as to sbnt them out. An amend
ment repudiating a large portion of them
hue already passed one Legislature, can
easily pass another within a few days,and
bo ratified by the people with
in a few weeks. It is a debata
ble question, to say the least,
whether it would not be better to perfect
the sinendmeut and proceed in this way
to disown and set aside all the bonds
which the State ought not to pay. The
difficulty which the present constitution
throws iu the WAy of constituting a con
vention in a manner according with the
customs and wishes of the people, will af
ford an argument iu favor of amendment
by the submission of distinct propositions
to tbe people.
Wo hope that these aevoral important
questions will bo disposed of promptly,
that ah little local legislation as possible
will be undertaken, aud (bat the session
will be a abort and profitable otic. Tho
times cull for retrenchment aud economy
in both public and private matteis. L&t
the legislators set the people a good ex
ample iu this respect.
A special Washington dispatch of the
31st ult. to the Now York World explains
the discrepancy between tho press synop
sis and the full text of the President's
message, iu reference to Cuba, thus : The
ageuts of the Press Association called on
the President tho day before Congress
met, while clerks were engaged in Inking
manifold copies of the message, nnd ob
tained from the President himself a ter-
bal statement of the points iu the mes
sage. In reply to a question whether
there would be any special reference to
Spanish affairs, ho said : “Yes, perhaps
more definite than before;" nu.l it was
upon tho strength of these vorbal state
ments‘that the synopsis was prepared by
tho agents of the Press Association. Wo
hopo that this explanation will close the
controversy.
Dit. C. B. Adams, of Augiuta, fell iuto
tbe canal at Grauitevillo Factory on Fri
day uight last, snd was drowned. He
was waiting for the traiu to Augusta, ami
walked off tho track on tho Mile next to
the canal. The watchman heard a shout
and a plunge into the water, and procured
lights as soon as possible. But only the
Doctor’s hat could be seen on the water
when the lights weio biought. His body
was recovered the next day. He must
have walked off the steep bank, not per-
ceiviug tbe canal in the darkness. lie
whs about thirty-seven years of age, and
was much respected iu Augusta, lie
loaves a widow and three children.
BISHOP Wil.HF.R.
Congressmen C’ntce III slug Him.
Before the Louisiana Investigating
Committee on Saturday, after the exami
nation of several witnesses, the venerable
Bishop Wilmer was uext asked to take tbe
atsud.
Tbe Bishop—“I am uo politician; never
have concerned myself much iu political
struggles. The depression of the coun
try is almost without procodent iu a civi
lized community. Many of the people
who are able to go away, are preparing to
leave the Htato ; those who cannot are do
ing (heir best to struggle against tho dif
ficulties that surrouud them. I am at a
loss to outer iuto particulars unless the
question is asked me. ^
Mr. Phelps—“Perhaps it would be of
interest to know what is, in your opinion,
the main cause of these affairs."
The Bishop—“I caii attribute it only to
the loss of confidence, the universal dis
gust, which has paralyzed our people.
Added to these are very bad changes iu
the system iu labor aud also unnumbered
depredations to which citizens are exposed
oa every side, without tho power of bring
ing the perpetrators to punishment. The
testimony iu the country is that the peo
ple cannot raise anything because thoy
CAunot keep it. It is stolen front them.
It is impossible, in many parts of tho
country, to raise auy stook or vegetables.
We have no resource whatever. It would
affect you very much to hear the stories
which I could give you of the extreme
poverty to which many people are reduced
who formerly lived iu affluence. With
reference to the government, 1 think that
wbat we want ia some means of bringing
those who violate the law to punishment.
Persona arw sent to tbe penitentiary, bat
they are so miserably ignorant that they
do not realize tbe criminality of their
acts.”
Mr. Phelps—“But if tbe moraal sense
of tbe community ia ao low, how can then#
thefts he punished under any system of
government?”
The Bishop—“ fhat is a subject for leg
islation. I am absolutely oppoeod to uni
versal suffrage."
Mr. Phelps—“What is your opinion as
to the efficiency of tbe Judges and others,
engaged in the administration of justice?"
The Bishop- “I have great distrust.
The character of the men occupying those
offices ia bad. The police jury ie com
posed of men entirely unfitted for that
office. The parish officers are too ignor
ant to discharge tbeir duties.”
Mr. Phelph—“My question takes rather
a political turn, but an answer would at
tach no stain to thoir good name. ”
The Bishop—“I know of no instance
in which a pearson escaping justice has
lost anything iu the esteem of his friends
and companions. I am speaking particu
larly of patty larcenies. I went into ono
parish the other day and the churches
were closed. The people had no means
to support a minister. I know an instance
where tho ladies who had a lot of vegeta
bles were in a single night robbed of
everything.”
Mr. Phelps—“Why is not theft pun
ished ?”
The Bishop—“The juries are partial in
their judgments and unjust in their de
cisions. The guilty are hardly ever pun
ished for their crime.”
Mr. Phelps—“Uow, then, can that be
corrected ?’*
The Bishop—“By a more rigid exami
nation and a better selection of jurors;
by dealing with suoh crimes according to
law, and showing that there is no hope of
osoApe. Many of these people are worth
a great deal ty us. Mr. Phelps -Was
there any intimidation on either side to
prevent auy man from voting as he
pleased ?
T he Bishop—“I suppose that discharg*
ing fiom employment is not included.
Manufacturers prefer to employ persona
who are in favor of tariff protection ; the
government employ those whotre in -ym-
pathy with the Government; railroads are
Apt to find their best employes among
those who uphold the interests of rail
road enterprises; in like manner I think
it is probable that a Urge number of
planters would prefer to employ those
who would not militate against their in
terests. I do not know of any sioglo in
stance where any man has rejected those
who voted in opposition to his interests. I
have heard colored voters say that they
would have voted the Democratic ticket
if tboy had uot been afraid of persecu
tion.”
Mr. Foster—“Yon have oonfiaed your
self to minor crimes ; let me ask you con
cerning higher ones. Does a whita man
suffer disgiuco for killing a negro ?”
The Bishop—“I take it for granted that
he d-.-es, without any qualification. I can
not imagine any greater crime than when
a man commits such an act, whether he is
white or black."
Mr. Foster—“We are of the opinion
that it would not injure a man to kill a
negro."
The Bishop—“I think onr people are
more prone than others to sudden acts of
violence.”
Mr. Potter—“Can you say whether there
is a feeling of insecurity among white peo
ple iu regard to persons and property?"
The Bishop—“Very great. I think there
is more security iu the Northern part of
this State."
This concluded Bishop Wilmor’s testi
mony. ‘
The Second Military Hop
City Light Guards !
W ILL take < lace on FRIDAY NIGHT
January 8th. The Ladrange Light
Gauds and (Juluiubu* Guards havo been invl-
teit ua our guests
Ladies who havo Invitations will please con
sider thorn goo 1 for this occasion.
TlcUots for gentlemen, $1 oo; for sale by eaoh
mt mbor of the Company. janfl wenftft’Jt
By Ellis & Harrison.
Executor’s Sale. '
A GREEABLY to an order from the Hon
orable, the Court of Ordlnaty of Museo-
gee Couuty, I will sell on TUESDAY, lVl’H
OF JANUARY, 1816, within the usual hours
of sale, in front ot trio Auction House ofEllli
A Harrison, the personal property of the estate
"f Mrs. Mary E. Hardaway, deceasod, consist
ing; ot very desirable Parlor, Bod Room, Dining
Room and Kitchen Furniture.
1 Set line Gold and Pearl Jowelry; Gold
Studs, and Sleeve Buttons; Solid Sliver Table
and Tea Spoons; Dlunor and Dessert Forks,
Ac., Ac.
R A HARDAWAY,
jantf dta Executor.
BY ELLIS & HARRISON.
EXECUTOR’S SALE OF VALUABLE
CITY AND COUNTRY REAL
ESTATE.
O N THE first Tuesday tu February next,
at 11 o’clock, 1 will sell In trout of
hills A Harrison's Auotlon Rooms, the follow
ing Se.-lrable Real Estate belonging to the es
tate of Thomas Ragland, deceased :
City lot No 300, eorner Oglethorpe and
Bridge Streets, with a Uriah Dwelling—eight
rooms—out buildings, and one-half acre ef
ground attached.
The old Enquirer office building on Randolph
street, being part of city lot No 179.
Houso and lot in Wynuton, the late residence
of lhomas Ragland, deceased.
Sold by order of the Court for tho be neflt of
heirs and creditors. *£»Terms liberal.
, A. E RAGLAND,
janfl dlaw4w Executor.
Notice.
|3g3“*Yhe regular monthly meetiug of the Co
lumbus Chamber of Commerce will be
held at Uo Court House this evening at 7%
o’clock. A prompt and general attendance of
tho inombere U requested.
By order A. M. ALLEN,
Jxo. F. IvanaoK, President.
Sco'y A TreasT. janfl It
Muscogee Sheriff Sale.
POSTPONED
W ILL be sold on the first Tuesday In Fob-
ruary noxt, between the legal hours of
rale, in front of Pr or, lllgcs A Co.’s store,
Broad and St. Clair streets, Col am-
south on Broad street 33 feet, theuoe east 147
fret 10 Inches, them e north 3) foot, thence west
147 feet 10 inches to the boginning, now occu
pied by .1 C Andrews A Co as a grocery store
aud F Mey r A Co is a boot shop. Also, all
those parcels ot land known in the plan of tho
oily ot Co. uni bus as parts of lots Nos 3.0 and
347. fronting on Jackson street, and parts of
lots 349 and 343, fronting on Troup street, said
parts of lots commencing on Jackson rtreet 104
foot and 4 luches trom the northwest corner of
lot 350 aud running south on said street 90 feet
an l 7 inches, thence east to Troup street. Said
parts ol lota 35 347, 349 and 348 are known as
the residence of John D Carter. Sold to sat-
fsiy four nut rtgage fi fas issued from Muscogee
Suporlor Court In favor of Wm N Hawks,
treasurer, vs John D Carter. Property pointed
out In said fi fas.
janfl wid If. G. IVEY, Sheriff.
Administrator’s Ssle.
t G REE ABLY to an order ol the Honorable
V Court of Ordinary, will be sold before the
Court House door In the town of Lumpkin. Ge.
on the first Tuesday In February next, all that
tract of land belonging to the estate of W W
McCrary, deceased, known as lot No 279, In
22d District, Stewart county, less 20 acres of
raid original lot, the portion sold being 180
aero* more or Ice*. Terms made knowu on day
or Bale. A. G. McCKARY,
janfl oaw4w Adm’r W W McCrary.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY OFFICES.
For Sheriff
ikst* At the seHeltation of mbj Mends In
the elty asi country, I announce myself
a oandldate for the oflloe of Sheriff. If eleoted
I am wlUlbff te take the office as now regulattd
by law—content that the County Commisalon-
eis shall exercise the same control over the jail
as they are now doing under tbe set creating
the Board of County Commissioners. As a
citizen and tax payor I am In favor of ee no-
my. I am no longer a candidate for Tax Col
lector aud raturn my thanka to those friends
who have promised me their support.
JOHN A. HUFF.
Columbus, Ga., Doo. 31st, 1974. Jan3 te
Notice.
fjgT** take this method of informing my
friends I am, and Intend to be (until
alter the eleotlon) a candidate for Clerk of tbe
Suporlor Court of Musoogee county. Election
January flth, 1*76. WM. M. SNOW.
jan3 te
To the Voters of Muscogee
County.
e-rpT" At the aolleltatlon and suggestion ol
a raw rmanna (white and colored),
I present myself a eandldate for Clerk or the
Superior Court of Mnseogee county, at the
ensuing election fur eounty officers in January,
1876. WM. M. SNOW.
deol7 te
For Sheriff
Wo are authorised to announce H. O.
IVEY a eandldate fbr re-olecilon to the
offloo of Sheriff or Alutoogee eounty.
janl td
For Tax Collector.
S. B. CLEGHOitN announces him-
self a candidate for the oflloe of Tax
Collector of Musoogee county. Election flr»t
Wednesday In January next,
oort td
For Tax Collector.
We are authorised to announce the
** nemo of DAVIS A. ANDREWS, Esq.,
as a eandldate for Tax Collector of Musoogee
oounty, at the ensuing eleotlon In January
next. octio dAwtd*
For Tax Collector.
OAPT. CHARLES A. KLINK an-
nouoes himself as a eandldate for Tax
Oolleotorof Musoogee County. Eleotlon first
Wednesday In January. oo4 dfcwte*
For Tax Receiver.
I announce myself a candidate for
Receiver of Tax Returns fbr Musoogee
county. Eleotlon first Wednesday In January
next.
JORDAN L. HOWELL.
sep37 doodAwte
For Coroner.
We announoe S. O. LLOYD as a can-
dlJate for Coroner of Musoogee eounty,
at the ensuing eleotlon on Wednesday, the flth
day of January uext.
decl8 dAwte* MANY FRIENDS.
For Tax Collector.
I respectfully announce myself a oan-
dldate for Tax Collector of Musoogee
oounty at the eleotlon on the first Wednesday
In January next.
outrt to* JACOB G. BUB BUS.
For Receiver of Tax Returns.
I AGAIN announoe myself a oandldate
for re-election of Tax Reoelver of Mus
cogee eounty j oleotlon first Wednesday In Jan
uary noxt. My past management or the office
will be my only reference for oompotoncy. To
my many and valued “Nephews," your “Uncle
Mike" will expoot each and overy one to do his
whole duty. So let us all bo up and doing.
nol4 te* M. W. THWEATT.
Announcement.
I am thankful to the friends who sug
gested my uarne as a oandldate for the
office or Tax Kecelvor, and In aeeeptlng the
nomination, allow me to state that I stand be
fore the public ou my own merits, and am
enttroly Independent of any ring, ellque or
party. WM. E. BARNARD,
declfl te
To the Voters of Muscogee.
Kga— I HEREBY ANNOUNOE MYSELF
a Candidate for the offiee of Tax Re-
oolver of Muscogee Connty, at the election on
the First Wednesday la January.
T. C. REFJ4.
For County Treasurer.
gf— I rospeotlully announce myielf . ean-
" dldate for til. offloo of Oounty Tr...
urerfor Muncogs. oounty, nt th* .notion un
Wednesday, nth January, 1875.
deol3 te- j, J, WOOD.
For County Treasurer.
aggr— I respectfully announoe myseir a can*
dldate for the office of Treasurer of
Musoogee oountv, nt the ensuing eleotlon on
Wednesday, the flth of January next.
docW te* J. H. HARRISON.
For County Treasurer.
I announce myself a oandldate Tor re-
election as County Treasurer of Mus-
oogeo oonnty, at the ensuing election on Wed
uesday, January fltb, 1876.
declO to* TIM MARKHAM.
For Clerk of Superior Court.
rospeotftilly announoe myself a ran
dl.late for Clerk of Superior Court
sollolttng tbe support of the publie.
oct8 dte GEORGE Y. POND.
Announcement.
We rospeetfully announoe Mr. T. J.
STEVENS as n oandldate fur the office
of Coronor of Musoogee oounty. Eleotlon first
Wednesday In January next. He is a erlple,
afflicted, and a deservlug gentleman,
devil eodte* MANY FRIENDS.
For Clerk of Superior Court.
I respectfully announce myself as a eandl
date for re-election to the office of Clerk ef Su
perior Court of Muscogee eounty. Election
first Wednesday In January next.
■ep3fltd JBSSB J. BRADFORD.
Notice.
ROM and after this date the Retail price
COAL
delivered to consumers will be as follows :
MONTEVALLO, per ton a 9 00
OAHABA, “ 8 60
JEFFERSON, « “ 7 5J
NEW CASTLE, “ “ 0 6n
ANTHR1CITE, “ “ 15 00
All sales are strictly cash, and payable on
delivery. D. E. W1LLIAMS, A'gt,
at M. A G. R. R.
Toys, Toys, Toys!
PROFUMO A HOFFMANN
are now displaying their
Magnificent Stock of Toys
Remember the place,
No. SO Broad Street,
decll eodAw
For Rent.
3 1HE residence second door south of St.
. Paul Church, at present occupied by pjffi
r. Poytou. Possession given first Oct.JwHL
For terms, Ao., apply to
auglil ejdtt J. S. JONES.
CLOTHINC.
UNTEI'W
FALL 5 WINTER CLOTHING
T O meet the demands of our trad#, we are reoelvtng every week, from our Mannfaetu^.
additional shipments of
New Clothing; of all kinds
Our Goods are made to order, of Good Materials, and warranted to give satisfaction ■»
prloes lower than ever before offered In this market. Look before you buy. ’ 11
Re men. her onr motto-qUIOK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS.
Special orders solicited.
THORNTON & ACEE,
oot« dgodfcw 78 Broad street.
SADDLES, HARNESS, ETC.
H. MIDDLE BROOK,
MANUFACTURER
AND DEALER IN
II... Harness, Bridles
Nfa.i-tinga.le8,
Hm on hand a Urge .took or .T.rjr Myle and quality, Korn the oheapeit to the b«,t.
Ladles’ and Cents’ Trunks, Valises and Traveling Bags,
ALL STYLES AND PRICKS.
PATENT DASK1 ENAMEL LEATHER, HARNESS, SOLE AND UPPER LEATHER
Enameled Cloth of all klnde, Leather and Rubber Belting,
Collars, Hamei, Traoe-Chalna, Whips, BUnd-Brldles, Back-Bands, Biu
Buokles, Spurs, and all artloles In this line usually kept In a first olass house.
9* All goods In my line will be sold at rednoed prloes, with a Ylew of closing out mv ban
s at an early day. TERMS 8TRIOTLY CASH. * y Dn "
Mr. MARK A. BRADFORD, formerly with Mr. W. R. Kent, is with me, and would h*
pleased to see all his old customers and friends. 09
oct4 eodAw8m
MXSDXiBSnoos,
No. 94 Broad Street.
THE FAVORITE
HOME REM'DDYT
I S warranted not t i contain a single particle
of Mercury, or any Injurious mineral sub
stance, but Is
PURELY VEGETABLE,
containing thoso Southern Roots and Herbs,
which au All-wise Providence has placed In
countries whero Liver Diseases matt preveil.
It will cure all discatet canted by Derangement of
the Liver and llowrtt.
Simmons' LIVER REGULATOR, tr Medicine,
Is eminently a Fumlly Medicine; and by being
kopt ready for Immediate resort will save
many an hour of suffering and many a dollar
in time and doctors’ bills.
After over Forty Years' trial It Is still re
ceiving (he most unqualified testimonials to Its
virtues from persons or the highest character
and respectability. Eminent physicians com
mend it as the most
EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC FOR
Constipation, Headache, Pain In the Shoulders,
Dizziness, Sour Stomaoli, had taste In the
mouth, bllilous attacks. Palpitation of the
Heart, Pain In thu region of the Kidneys, des
pondency, gloom and forebodings of evil, all of
which aro the offsprings ol a dlseasod Liver.
For Dyspspila or ludlgoBtlon.
Armed with this Antidote, all ollmates and
ff.rf.no, ourrci, ^unrunic
NESS, JAVNDICE, KAVSEA,
IT HAS NO EQUAL.
O A.UTZON •
Buy do powders or Pbkpabbd SIM
MONS’ LIVER REGULATOR unless in
our engraved wrapper, with Trade mark,
Stamp and Signature unbroken. None
other ia genuine.
J. II. SEILIN * CO.,
Macon, Oa., k Philadelphia.
t'OIi & ALU BY ALL BMUOGISTS,
TAKE
SIMMONS’LlVER REGULATOR
For all diseases of the Liver Stomaoh and
Spleen.
At a Remedy in
Malarioue Fevert, Rowel Complaint!, Dyepepeia,
Mental IJeprettion.Rettlettnett, Jaundice, ftaueea,
Sick Headache, Colic, Conitipai ion and BiUiou*-
It Haa No Equal.
TESTIMONIALS.
-I lave never aeon or tried euah a atm, !. . ■■
flcacloua. satisfactory and pleasant remedy in«'•
my life.”—H. IIaihbb, St. Louis, Mo.
HON. ALEX. II. STEPHENS.
“I occasionally use, when my condition rt
quires It, Dr. Simmons’ Liter Regulator, ait:
good effeot.”— Hon. Alex. H. Stkpux**,
GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA.
“Your Regulator has been In use in my fami
ly lor some time, and 1 am persuaded it In
valuable addition to the mediod sclunce.'-
Gov. J. Oill Sbobtkb, Ala.
I have used tho Regulator In my fan:
ly for the past seventeen years. 1 oan suit )
recommend It to the world as the best medicitn
1 have ever used for that class or discaecsii
purports to cure.”—H. F. Tbiopkn.
PRESIDENT OF CITY BANK.
“Simmons' Liver Regulator has proveds
good and effloaolous medicine.”—C. A. Mi
tiro.
DRUGGIST.
“We have been acquainted with Dr. Situ
mons* Livor Medicine lor more than twenty
years, and know It to be the best Livor Ke^uli
tor ottered to the public.”—.W. K. Lyoxsd5 k
H. L. Lyon, Bellefontalne, Ga.
“I was cured by Simmons’ Liver Regulator
after having suffered several yoars with Chilli
and Fever.”—K. F. Anderson.
THE CLERGY.
“Have been a dyspeptic for years; began th
Regulator two years ago; It has acted lib*
charm In my oase.”—Rxv. J. C. Holmes.
LADIES’ INDORSEMENT.
“I have given your medicine a thorough trial
and in no case has It failed to give lull ssta
faction.”—Ellkx Mkacham, Ohattahoocli« (
Fla.
SHERIFF BIBB COUNTY.
“I have used your Regulator with suceritf
effeot In Bilious Colic and Dyspepsia. It UR
excellent remedy, and certainly a public bit*
log.”—C. Mabtbbson, Bibb o unty, Oa.
MY WIFE.
“My wife and self have used tho Regular
for years, and testify to Its great virtue*' - k *
RBV. J. K. Fbldbb, Perry, Ga.
uinoa otm mauc lur me
My wife and many others have used it wiu
wonderful effect.”—E. K. Spabkb, Albacj
Ga.
M. D.
“I have used the Regulator In my family.«• '■:*
also in my regular practice, and havaf»andlnt>i
most valuable ana satisfactory medie'ne. a- .‘ T v
believe If It-was used by the professtoo- ^
would be of service in very many cases. IW ; *
very mnoh of its component parts, and can o* : “
tify Its medicinal qualities are perfectly bara
less.”—B. F. Gsiaas, M. D., Macon, (J&
dec2Qdeodkwflmo
Musical Gifts
For tlie Holidays.
Gems of Strauss. Instrumental.
Geras ol S ottlnh Song. Vocal.
Gems of Stored Song. “
Gems of German Sung. “
Wreath ol Gems. “
Plauoforte Geras. “
Operatic Pearls “
Shower of Pearls. •* Duets.
Musical Treasure. Vocal k Instrumental.
Plano at Horae. Four Hand Pieces.
Organ a* Home. Reed Organ Muslo.
Also handsomely hound ”L'ves” of t he Great
Muslo Master*, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Chopin,
ko., costing fll 76 to flj.oo per book.
post froo, for retail price, order soon.
Oliver Dittos Sc Co., Chu. E. Dittos St Co.
11 Brottlw.,, N. Y.
Administrator’s Sale.
AGREEABLY to an order from the Hon-
43Lorable tho Court of ordinary of said county,
will bo sold on the first Tuesday In Febuary
next, within the legal hours of sale, In front
of the auctiou hou-o of Kills k Harrison, In the
city of Coliimhus seventy and one-half seres
of land In she Ninth District oi Musoogee eoun
ty, being part of lot No 77 ; also, one hundred
acres in the Ninth District—being the north
half of lot No 64—said land being tho real es
tate belonging to L. W. Hammock, deceased;
Terms made known on day of sale
W C. HAMMOCK,
jani oaw4w* Administrator.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Tlie Old Shoe Store
la fall of Now Shoes. Oar late addition!**
The Protection ToeShoeforchlldri'
Ledlet’ Glove 4 Pebble Button Boot , |
Ladles’ Fine Kid Button Boots.
Miuee’ Fine Kid Button Boott,
Ledlet' and Mlieet’ Kid Opera Bo^j
All “M pretty M now ahoei."
Bargains in Boots!
Men's Hand-Sewed Boott for $3per|»|
SO cases Men’s Thick Boots, very cheap.
Ladies’ Kid and Felt House Slippers.
Men's, Boys' and Youths’ Slippers in van?'|
The Old Reliable Wells' Hand-Sewed S
The Virginia Stitch-Downs.
And a fall stock of desirable work i» 1*53
tlty and variety, and at prices worth tbu
tentlon of any buyer.
WELLS ft CURTIS,
No. 73 Broad St.
BOTH If Bleu or th. Illk’
i MIU.INEHV.
j'\YT*£ offer to th. publt. f r tho next tli‘1
I vj days, onr large and well as8orte' fl
I of Lad lee’, Mines’ and Children’s Hst*:
j Bonnets, trimmed and untrlmmed, at f";, ,■»**
easb, and all other artloles In onr line L 1l I
} ly reduoed prices. ., v
MRS. COLVIN k DONN FJJ;K •
de«M K At Kyle’s Old m*- * 1 * * * *
/NOttTHiCT PKJNT