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DAILY ENQUIRER-SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 6, 1875.
WIT ANtt HlTMOA
JUMk
-Why is the Republican party like Ihe
*rth? Because it has been flattened at
he poll*.
-A man we have heard of is to short
at when he is ill he don't know whether
i has headache or oorns.
■ —A Yaukee wanted the Bridge of Sighs
Dinted out to him, and then wanted to
at America had several bridges twice the
[—A Galveston damsel has sued a young
Uow for breaking her nose attempting
l kiss her against her will.
•“He provoked me into taring him/’
I a Rochester girl’s excuse for engag-
j herself to a man whom she bad always
bfessed to hate.
Bally Morris, a pretty Newark girl, is
nind reader.” She said to a bashful
i the other night, “La! I believe you
Agoing to kias me.” She was right.
The monthly nurse presenting two
l strangers (twins) to a father for the
^tirne : “Is it,” said he blushing, “to
a choice, madam ?”
That is the largest room iu the
1 ? The room for improvement,
(Time will only hsng np his soy the
i he is no mower.
^Conversation at breakfast table—
“Ain’t Johu late in bringing the
I this morning?” Jones: “I guess
je is something on the postal cards
1 be don’t understand. He’s probably
Ung them over twice!”
-The women of Michigan all take an
brest in politios now. They are dirid
ntotwo great parties,the war cry of ono
ng: “Women for office-holders;” and
pother, “Women for baby-holders.”
-The Inter-Ocean, speaking of the wit
he Cornier-Journal, says: “We nev-
> one of its jokes that we are not re
ded of Goorge D. Prentioe—reminded
fche is dead.”
h-Ho was a butcher’s boy, and his last
“ i to her, as the train sped away from
Daubury depot, were: “Don’t forget
■nd me a fow tender lines, darliog.”
ji“You have a good husband, Betsy!”
so-so! good enough as men go.
I what makes yon apeak of him ?” “He
| me yesterday that in twenty years he
never given yon a cross word.” “Oh!
uld thiuk not, indeed; and he better
f it, either.”
hA man in danger of being hanged
fthat of all the games of hia childhood,
ping Ihe rope would be most agreea
^According to su Auburu paper, they
soiDg to put up an addition to their
tin ary “to uocommodate eighty-six hLu
kta 200 feot long.
—Douglas Jerruld says, in his “Hedge
( Letters,” that “respectability is all
t well for folks who oan have it for
dy money; but to be obliged to run iu
bt for it is enough to break the heart of
‘ ngel.”
-Before Ben Butler's gubernatorial
paign in 1873, a gentleman told him
floritatively that if he would keep quiet
I wait till the next year he oould be
Veruor of Massachusetts without any
u “My friend,” said Butler, prompt-
“I'm much obliged to you, but I don’t
pt anything I can get without a fuss."
-A Mobile man, on returning home
ently, wns surprised to receive the con
ciliations of bis fami'y ou his happy
ape from drowning. He thought souie-
dy had been playing a joke on him, and
hgbed heartily until he found that they
1 given liis best suit of clothes to the
bred man who brought the news, and
i said he was sent for some dry clothes.
“O ! your nose is as cold ss ice,” a Bos-
i father thought he heard his daughter
jlaim the other evening as he was read-
j iu the uoxt room. He walked in for
i explanation, but the young fellow was
I one end of the sofa and the girl at the
|iej', while both looked so innocent and
conscious that the old gentleman con
ded his eyes had deceived him, and so
ired from the scene without a word.
-A female lecturer in California,speak-
| in behalf of ber sex says: “Man's
insures would never suit us, and bis
jlfitn we have. We allow him to dress
ectably, aud to take ua to lectures
i other intellectual circuses; but the
m i of his incomo we appropriate.”
-A Hpringfield man recently took a
in the dark. He managed well
bugk, only he got hold of a piece of
ve blacking instead of soap, with re-
itked results.
-An Indiana farmer, needing a paok-
i of screws, writes to bis merchant in
“Deer Sur—piezo cend by the
rer 1 (Won) paxig of Skronghs, mo
urn aitjs, all Sow a Scheep SkrougU dry-
jr, an obleege,” etc. As the chief en-
necr of a spoiling school that farmer
bold be heard from.
|—Mark Twain says that since he has
director in an accidental in-
trance company, the liar (.ford, “acci-
Dts have assumed a kindlier aspect. I
\ upon a cripple now with affectionate
erent, as an advertisement. To me
bre is a charm about a railroad collision
i is unspeakable.”
-Iu reply to English criticisms upon
l finery of American woman’s traveling
itumes, a native belle remarks that
en one is on a jaunt is just the time
on one ought to look jaunty.
-“Yetb, thir, if you won’t eat me,”
i the trembling reply of a chubby little
/ whom King Kalakeua took np in his
us and asked for a kiss, in the corridor
f a Ban Francisco hotel.
Alfonso XII.
L’he Priuce who has just bsen declared
Dg of Bpain is in his eighteenth year.
mother, the Ex-Queen Isabella II.,
i compelled to quit Spain on the huc-
i of the revolution of 18(18, and took
k her residence at the chateau of Pau,
iced at her disposal by the French Em-
From there she issued a protest
bpt. 30, 18U8,) against the new order of
mgs iu Spain, the Provisional Govern-
■nt having declared her forfeiture of
i throne. On the 2»tb of June, 1870,
i renounced all her claims to the Spau-
l crown iu favor of her son, Alfonso.
> royal exiles have resided alternately
Paris and Geneva nince. In the elec-
in the Cortes for a king,
Prince of Asturias received
ht votes, ten others of his adherents
fling their votes in blank. From Ge-
the ex-Queen issued a protest
dost the election of Amadeus to the
Don Alfonso meanwhile was re-
ving tbo usual eduoatioo of a Bourbon
ace, under the supervis on of nriests
L Spanish courtiers who still adharred
he fortunes of the exiles, until last
lober, when, by permission of the
ttisb Government, he was admitted to
} Military School at Sanhnrst, England,
i he remained until he reoeived the
fitation to visit the Spanish army of the
Sth and acted upou it. Ou the 22d ult.,
address of congratulation was sent to
i by Spanish Grandees, to which he
ilied assuring them that the monarchy
lie could terminate the disorders and
ertainty which prevail in Spain, and
a majority or the people of Spain
> agreed, aud had deolared that he
r is “the rightful representative of the
nish Monarchy.”
Important to Merchants.
B UY your WRAPPING PAPER AMD PAPIU
MAGS at homo, at New, York ratee, from
M. M. HIRSCH,
Corner Bridge and Oglethorpe etreete.
Important to the Public.
3, FURS, BEESWAX, KAOS,
cath prkee, to
M.M. HIRSCH,
Eagle Drug Store.
Home Made Fertilizers!
MONEY SAVED!
MONEY MADE!
inhate Ammonia, Nitrate Soda,
Muriate Pot a ih^ioae Dust, Land Plaster,
South Carolina Phosphates, ho.,
All of whloh we will sell at the lowe«t prloes
for each.
DR. E. O. HOOD will be with us, who ha*
had praotloal experience In these artloles, and
who can give valuable Information with regurd
t0 no *J| «xMw U. D. HOOD k OS.
Wanted,
A POSITION as Overseer, Gardener, or
any other fleet where an honest white
man can work. The applloant Is honest, up
right and Industrious—a man wbo loves woru.
Apply at this oUce or C. A. Redd's.
deolS dhwtf
J. J. & W. R. WOOD
H AVK opened a FAMILY AND FANCY
GROCERY STORK at 77 Bro.d St.,
with Choice and Select Goods, Butter and
Egn* a specialty.
Canned Goods, all kinds;
Preserves and Jellies,
Fruits, Foreign and Domestic,
Pickles, assorted;
Crackers, a seleot assortment.
Seedless Raisins, Candles In
« eat variety.
are, Brooms and Bas
kets. Wo keep everything In the Housekeep
ing line. We respeottnlly Invite the publio to
give us a eall and examine our goods and
prloes, second door below Wells fc Curtis.
All goods delivered. deefl Stn
SIGHT DRAFTS
ON ENGLAND,
“ Ireland,
“ Scotland,
•» France,
“ Germany,
“ Italy,
“ Austria,
Denmark,
“ Sweden,
" Norway,
“ Belgium,
M Holland,
“ SwItserUnd,
For sale by
H. H. SPRING.
Apply at Ohattahoooliee National Bank.
DRUCCISTS.
Blue Drug Store.
MEANS BRANNON, AT m
isl* his old staud, Is lnereastngEV
Is stock of DRUGS dally, and Is TV
_ uow prepared to Osrnlsh Columbus Im
aud vicinity with anything la his line at
WHOLESALE AMD RETAIL,
speelal ail
, and offers gr
ments to Country Merchants. He heeps only
PURE AND RELIABLE DRUGS.
Call and see him at lift Broad Street.
From this date oash is required fbr all goods.
oo4 tf
New Advertisements.
DEAN A130.,
CONSTANT EMPLOYMENT—At home,
V Malo or Female, $80 a week warranted.
No oapltal required. Particulars and valuable
samples sent tree. Address with $ oent return
stamp, C. ROSS, Williamsburg, N. Y. 4w
DA AQI.1T8' PROFITS par week.
OllfsVtlwm prove U or forfeit $6t®.
rr-T - - —mb| fete to
SOT Broadway,
FELT CEILING tor rooms Inplsee c
ter. FELT MOOFING and RIDING. Per
Circular and Sample, address O. J. FAY,
Camden, New Jersey. 4w
500 PIANOS AND ORGANS,
New and Second-Hand, of First-Glass Makers,
will be told at lower prioes for Oash, er on In
stallments, or for rent, In elty er country,
during these hard times and the Holidays, by
HORACE WATER8 A SON, 481 Broadway,
than evsr before offered in New York. Agents
wanted to sell Waters’ New Seale Pianos and
Concerto O.-gans. Illustrated Catalogue
mailed. Great Inducements to the trade. A
large discount to Teachers, Ministers,
Church os, Lodges, Schools, ete. 4w
3Ror
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
ANO ALL THROAT DISEASE,
Use
WELLS' CARBOLIC TABLETS
PUT UP ONLY IN BLUE BOXES.
A TRIED ANO SURE REMEDY.
Sold by Druggists generally, and
FULLER A FULLER, Ohleago, U.
GROCERIES.
2Q 000 FLORIDA ORANGES,
100 barrels Florida Syrup,
London Layer Raisins,
New Zanta Currants,
S plead Pigs Feet and Tripe,
Fulton Mttrket Reel,
Freserves of all kinds, “Shakers,"
Jellies In all varieties, “Queen" Olives,
Pickles and Canned Goods,
Heldslck Champagne,
Foreign and Domestic Wiues,
Priuco Albert Biscuit,
Dundee Marmalade,
New "Diadem" Hams,
JUST It KC It I VXD BT
H. F.. ABELL A CO.
d««Q tf
Egg Maoaronl 25o par pound.
Italian " 25o “
New Turkish Prunea IS 3.4o par lb.
11 Currant. 12 l-2o “
Ktngaford'. Oswego Corn Staroh, 20o.
“ •* 811. Gloss “ ISo.
Maltby'a Prepared Coooanut.
Atmore’e Mince Meat, S lb palls $1
“ •• •• |0 •• $2
ROB’T S. CRANE,
dooM [fohldl2m] Trustee.
HAVE YOU TRIED
JTTRUBEBA?
AHI YOU
Weak, Nervous, or Debilitated ?
Are jro
.. juiro, Dio
of making?
Thun try JURURERA, the wonderful
onic and luvigorator, which acts so benefl
a the secretive organs as to Impart Viger
tbo vital forces.
It is no alcoholic appetiser, whioh stlmnlatss
for n short tiuio, only to 1st tbe sufferer fall to a
* jwor depth of misery, but it is a veg
oiing directly on tbo liver aud spleen,
14 regulates ihe Bowels, quiets the
nerves, and glv * * * **- *■•**
person.
Itw operation Iu not violent, but Is
i; the patient sx-
• narked resulW,
sudden
ut gradually his troubles
"Void their tents, like the Arabs,
And silently steal away."
This is no new and untried discovery, but has
beeu long u«ed with wonderful remedial results,
aud is prououuced by the highest medioal author!-
the most powerful tonic and alterative
WM. V. KfDDHR $ 00.,
DIARIES
OR 187ft, IN GREAT VARIETY AND
F'
VERY LOW. PRICES, AT
J. W. Pease A Norman’s.
(loon tr
CREEK’S ALMANACS
»or 1870,
J. W. Pease & Norman’s
CLOTHINC.
Largest Stock, Best Goods,
Lowest Prices!
BALTIMORE
CLOTHING HOUSE!
88 Broad Street.
W. W. SHARPE & CO.,
blishers’ Agents
No. 2B Park Row, New York,
authorised to Contract flsr Ad*
vertlulug In onr paper.
Business Suits,
Walking Suits,
Dress Suits,
Over Coats, Talmas, Ac.
A oomplete assortment of
Youths’ and Bovs’ Clothing
A fine line of
White and Fancy Shirts,
Under Shirts, Neckties,
Scarfs, Hats, Caps,
All goods warranted to be as represented.
Give ns a trial.
HOFFLIN, RICH &C0.,
88 Broad St., Columbus, Ga.
Mr. J. O. HARRIS Is with us, and will be
pleased to ree his friends.
ootS tf DeodfcW
deeSO If
Book-Store.
FOR SALE AND RENT.
Plantation Stock and .cann
ing Utensils for Bent.
S .E8IRING to give my undivided attention
’ to law, I will rent or leaee what Is
vrn as the Chappell farm, at Warrior
Stand, Ala., with a portion or the males end
all the farming utensils. About 800 aoree of
open land, gin house and Schofield press.
Labor can bo had on reasonable terms, and
oorn bought at this time for 7fte per bushel in
the neighborhood, and on the plaoe. The farm
Is widely known as a mo?t excellent one.
JAS.M. RUSSELL,
Law Utfloe, Columbus, Ga.
oetar dhwtf
For Sale or Bent.
M Y FARM known as the Thompson ag
plaoe, IU miles east of Box SpringebVf
on Muscogee Railroad, consisting of M7«»
acres—300 cleared, and balance well timbered
end nearest the depot. Mr. Tom Persons now
re;Ides on the plaoe. Good framed and painted
and ceiled honse; healthy and excellent neigh
borhood. Prloe $2,600 oash. Terms made
known at my law office.
JAMES M. RUSSELL,
ootas dhwtf Columbus, Qa
HOTELS.
11741 HOWARD HOUSE, 11S74
BROAD STREET,
ppo. Montgomery am
Railroad Depot,
Eufaula, Alabama,
j. W. HOWARD. Prop’r.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
HOLSTEAD & CO.
STANDARD
lONE 1S/LA.NXmESS
CHEMICAL SUPPLIES!!
FARMERS MAKING THEIR OWN FERTILIZERS I
SFaOXAXiTZBS I
Currie’s Flour of Raw Bone,
Ammoniated Dissolved Bone,
Superphosphate of Lime,
Charleston Acid Phosphate,
Pure Nova Scotia Land Plaster,
Snl:plia/t©
UUBIATE POTASH, NITRATE SODA.
CHEAP AGRICULTURAL LIME.
Formulas for Mixing Furnished Gratia.
Send for Prloes of Seeds of All Kinds, and
HOLSTEAD & CO.,
Agricultural Depot,
187 & 189 Broad Street,
Columbus, Georgia.
BOOT8 AND SHOES.
ROB’T O. POPE.
JAS. W. LONG.
NEW IJv
BOOT and SHOE STORE.)
POPES <Sc. XjONG
WE ARE RECEIVING AND OPENING AT
KTo- 104 Broad Street,
NEXT DOOR TO J. KYLE A OO.
AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF
BOOTS AND SHOES
O UR STOCK IS ALL NEW AND FRESH, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFAOTUR
en' hands, and made lor us.
WE REPAIR ALL RIPPING* FREE OF OHABOB,
and guarantee satisfaction In every Instance.
Parties will find It to their interost to give us a oall before puroaslng. TERMS OASH.
oc14 dhwly POPE h LONG.
DRY GOODS.
J. KYLE Sc CO.
OPEN THE NEW YEAH WITH
A Fine Stock for Sale at Cost.
JUST RECEIVED:
100 Pieces Black Alpaca !
Pure Black and Beautiful Luetre,
At Prioes BELOW THE LOWEST I
Also, Many Other Goods,
At Wholesale, 103 Broad Street
At Reta.ll, 1S4 Broad Street.
CAWLEY & LEWIS,
-Itwly
Black Alpacas, of the Best Known Brands at Cold Prloes
that Defy Competition I
All Linen Towels, 81.26 to 84.00 per dozen.
AII Linen Table Napkins, 81.60 to S4.BO per dozen.
All Linen BleachedTable Damask,76c. to 81.60 pr yd.
All Wool Red and White Flannels, from 27c. to 49c.
Cassixneres, Less than Cost.
A Beautiful Line of Ladies, Fine Dress Shawls at Cost.
Silk Ribbons a Specialty,
Wool Jeans at Greatly Reduoed Frioes.
All Dress Goods at and Below Cost,
To clear out for the Spring Trade, and many other
Bargains, too numerous to mention.
hbmoval.
D. F. Willcox’s Insurance Agency
71 BROAD STREKT.
BANK. *n<l with ioorcaied facilities for business, and with thunks for ..
la tn« past, he offers anew his service* to hi* friend* and the pnbllB generally.
Policies carefully written In old and reliable Companies, en all classes of Insurable prop
erty, INCLUDING Q1N HOUSES AND CONTENTS.
49" Ofice open at all hours of the day.
P. F. WILLCOX.
BANKING AND INSURANCE.
ABLE, LIBERAL and SUCCESSFUL
FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE
COMPANY.
Gold Assets, .... 1670,000.00.
Losses Due snd Unpaid, None.
Chiosgo Losses Promptly Paid In Full, • - $529,364.92
Boston “ “ “ - - 180,903.89
Seekers of Insurance should see that the Company
they patronize is Solvent, Careful and Prompt.
Leaeee Futrljr Adjusted stud Promptly P»ld hy
G. GUN BY JORDAN, Agent,
-HI[pom u OOIiUM-WTra, O-A.
SAVE YOUR MONEY
ONLY
ALMOST ANY ONE CAN MAKE MONEY, BUT
THE WISE ONES SAVE IT !
If you will only Save what you Waste, It would be no
trouble to become Indeoondont.
I>r. T. W . HENT/,
Dentist,
jrU.tf
Rankin House,
Columbus, da.
J. W. RYAN, Prop’r.
Fbawc Goi.dm, Clerk.
Ruby Restaurant,
Bar and Billiard Saloon,
Umdsb the Rankot IIousb.
my24 d*wtf J. W. RYAN, Prop**.
Commercial Hotel,
EUFAULA, ALABAMA.
eling on buslnei** or pleasure. We will do ell
we oan to make your stay with us pleasant and
agreeable. Give us a trial.
RIDDLE A SMITHA, Prop’r A
Assets on 1st of Mnj, *74, |Mt,7N.8l
T30LICIES WRITTEN ON ALL KINDS
JL of Insurable Property against Lei* by
Fire. Dividend No. 16,45 per oent on premi
ums, now ready for delivery aud payment, t.
R. 11. MURDOCH, Insurance Agent,
ec4 3m No. 88 Brood gtree
IHHAM COOPER**
Grocery Store eontlnues It* well-earned popu
larity. Country produee bought and sold. Freeh
good* always on hood. Hie old pleee.
EAGLE & PHEIIX SAVINGS DEPARTMT
Less thsn one year old, and has 378 Depositors.
The Legislature of Georgia binds, by law, over $3,000,000
for the security of Depositors—$12 In assets for every dol
lar of liabilities.
Deposits of $1.00 and upwards reoeived. Seven per oent
compounded four times a year. Deposits payable on demand
N. J. BUSSEY, Pres’t. G. GUNBY JORDAN, Treas’r.
REAL E8TATE ACENT8.
Notice.
TAHV IVY A \r Afl A 1) ! CjEALKI) proposals will be reoeived at
•III rfl Kli AljHiHA.Ke o Oflloe of the Ordinary until .Saturday, ui«
W ’ vth January Inst., for doing the Pauper Prao-
Bt. Olalr Street, Gunby'i Building, next to tine or tbe County, Including the Jail, and fur-
Preer, lllge* fc Co. nlshlng Medicines for the year 1876. The Com-
Real Estate Brokerage 4i Insurance. “.'5 l A^:. ,,rTto,th,,,,b ‘ tor * J,ot “ ,0 '
no.. ! tf of
i* uni Bank. tkU cttV i u,t y
Ye MerohaaU’ and Mechanics’ Bank, this efty I
aprlt If
January 8J 187ft.
PROVISION BROKER' C. A. REDD & CO.
■y^ILL DELIVER GOODS ITO AI
I reeelve Dally Telegrams from
OUR CITY CUSTOMERS FREE
Louisville and Saint Louis.' «>harok f*o* this date.
4m. tl Juuorjr 1, MTt.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC!
For the NEXT NINETY DAYS from This Date
OUR GOODS WILL BE SOLD
For the Cash and at Very Low Prices!
OOR STOCK IS COMPLETE. WILL CONTINUE TO HELL OUB
Dress Goods and all Fancy Articles, Trimmings Ribbons, Ac.,
Xlosardloaa of Cost S
Our 8taple Stock will be Sold as Low aa the Lowest I
4TWE INVITE ALL TO CALL AND BE CONVINCED..**
)ARTIES INDEBTED TO US FOR GOODS WILL PLEASE OALL AND SETTLE’
WE WANT MONEY TO MEET OUR PROMISES. YOU HAVE BOUGHT OUB GOODS,
AND WE URGE YOU TO COME FORWARD AND PAY. Respeetfully,
JNO. McGOUGH <fc CO.
GROCERIES.
W. J. WATT.
J. A. WALKER.
WATT & WALKER,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Grocers and Commission Merchants,
Corner under Rankin House,
IT
50 hhds. Clear Rib Bacon Sides.
50 “ Bacon Shoulders. '
25 boxes Ice-Cured White Meat.
150 Rolls Heavy Bagging.
450 Bundles Iron Ties.
200 bbls. Flour, all grades.
50 “ Whiskey.
100 “ Sugar, and everything in quantity and qual
ity to suit tbe most fastidious.
Soap, Salt, Syrup, Cheese, Coffee, Molasses, Mackerel, &c
We have the largest lot of FLORIDA SYRUP Middle Georgia—
cheap, c-t Don't forget the plane.
tf WATT * WALKBS,
COTTON WAREHOUSES.
l. m. buiiics.
O. M. WILLIAMS.
BURRUS & WILLIAMS,
Warehouse & Commission Merchants,
Alabama Warehouse, Columbus, Ga.
Full Stock of Bagging and Ties on hand. We also sell
the Brown Cotton Gin.
A. M. ALLEN.
PETER PREKU.
Fontaine A^arelionse.
ALLEN, PREER & ILLGES,
Cotton Factors & Commission Merchants
1 IN DISTINCT FWNT