About Columbus daily enquirer. (Columbus, Ga.) 1874-1877 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1877)
COLUMBUS SUNDAY ENQUIRER: SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 7, 1877. Cull 1 ,U KGS It A I L1' .Tl ARH.Lt. Financial.—lute for cotton bills—tight on New York, button and Providence, % off. tight on Sa vannah, Mobile aud New Orleans, % off. Banks are checking on New York at % premium; on other points iu the United States, %. Currency loans 1 per cont. per mouth. Uold and silver nominal. Cotton—Kxcited. Ordinary 10%@— Clean Stalu-d —(g>— Good Ordinary Low Middlings 12(0)— Middling* ! Strict Middlings — <a— Bales 364 bales. It. ceipts 363 bales—269 by M 10. R. R.; 64 by wagons; (I by N. 4 8. K. R.; 54 by W. R. K. 5 by river; 71 by 8. W. >!. K. Shipments 21.7 bale*—7ib by S. W. b. R.; 0 for home cousuiup- tioa ; It l.y W. R. R.; !) by M. 4 G. K. K. Ii.VILT STATEMENT. Mock on band August 3Dt, 1870 510 Received to-day 363 “ previously 59,611—63,974 6o,48t Shipped to-day 215 “ previously 48,176—48,391 ItAME I)at Last Year.—August 31st, 1875, 4 receiY.-d same day 105; total receipts. 39,137 shipped same day, 190; total shipments, 23,163 utock 10,419; sales 128. Middlings 12c. Receipts at U. 8. ports to-day 12,960; for 1 days J'ZJPOO; exports to Great Britain 18,260 ; to Conti nest, 3,075 ; stock 956,814 bales. C. b. Ports Last Year.—Receipts for 1 day) 21 (.S3 ' Xports to Great Britain, 0,3s2; to Conti nent, 7,211; stock 781,673 it /ro i. ksa L e nt a it ket. Bacon—Shoulders 914 la Ml s 9%c; clear ril.si.i oulders 7%@8c; cl( sll%@n%. usa—u'/imz'Ar-. i- Yellow, Me; White, 75c t.—Ketiued A, 12c.; extra 8—It hid—Superfine, $5.7 C, 11 %c. ; C 11c. 5@6.50; family Til -In ida, 50c. / WVa! Index, to Mew Advertisement». Furniture—L. Rooney. Oranges—Little Bonanza. Insurance Agency—John Blackmar. •See notice of American Hotel, Boston. Harden Seeds—At Jordan’s Drug Store. Prescriptions tilled at Jordan’s Drug Store, for Neuralgia take Jordan’s Joyous Julep. Plug and Smoking Tobacco, Cigars, &c.—W. H. Sauls. Invitation to tho Lltllo Ones—Robinson’s I Double Track. Regular Mooting of Muscogee Lodge—W. S. Baldwin, K. S. Practical and Experienced Watchmaker and Jeweler—J H Hramhall. Stockholders’ Meeting—K. H. Chilton, Prca- l blent Columbus factory. Mayor’s Court Yesterday. Richard rainier plead guilty to disor- S derly conduct and wan fined $7.50. Davis AndrowH aud James Patrick, 1 charged with fighting, plead guilty and were fined $7.50 each. Mittroyce County Court. This Court convenes at ‘J o’clock to-mor- tow morning. All persons interested as jurorc, witnesses or otherwise, would do well tu note tho hour of meeting. Cotn»tiit.Hionvr y 3 Court. They met yesterday in Judge Brooks' office and countersigned about $1,400 wortb of orders. It was currently reported yesterday afternoon that the Commissioners had discharged Jailor John A. Johnson for having allowed some of the prisoners, several months ago, to escape. We are not inclined to credit this report, as Mr. Johnson has always been a faithful officer, and as all men are liable to unavoidably rnuke mistakes as did the jader, for which they should not sutler, as they only serve to make them more careful aud faithful thereafter. Hence, iu this light wo think ♦ho CouiniiHBlunore must, have looked at nil,, and allowed Mr. Johnson to retain his position. A change, it seems, would bo outirelj unnecessary for the above men tioned CSUB0. Racing. Yesterday afternoon at the race track, three quarters of a mile 'round, O’Breiu's gray mare and Adam's Kentucky mare went one heat. The former came out one longth ahead of the latter, Time, 3; 1C, bets, $200 aside. liaise in Cotton. During yesterday cotton jumped throe- flixteents pence in Liverpool, three-eights of a cent in New York, and a half cent in Columbus. This is joyous intelligence to the holders of the staple, and those who have put chased futures. The causes op eratiug to produce this effect are the com parative lessened receipts at the United Btatcg ports, aud tho prospects of peace in Europe. Won’t the river men rejoice that the stream was so low ? Rascally Action. On Friday night the front gates were taken from tho grounds of Captain C. R. Russell and Mr. James Rankin, and left in the middle of the street. Thus the yards were left exposed to the ravages of cattle, and (he choice shrubbery liable to destruction. The scoundrelly action must have Loon the result of some despicable ■ nature who desired in this cowardly man ner to wreak his or their petty spite against tho gentlemen and their families. Mr. Rankin has one of tho most beautifnl ornamental yards iu the city, and marked attention has been paid that of Captain Russell, and it is quite attractive. This was liable to be destroyed by the petty malice of some malicious puppy who should be withiu the walls of the peniten tiary. ATTENTION, SMOKERS. A fiue assortment of Cigars at whole sale and retail, cheap. W. II. Sauls. Rale of Interest and Our Savings Banks. In direct ratio as greenbacks appreciate so have all values receded. Accompany ing the economical tendencies of the age, (he gradual dying out of that speculative spirit, the child of intlation*and of war, has brought values down to hard pan. Real estate, merchandise and gold are now falling, and steadily in line is the rate of interest. All these have seen their highest point doubtless, and with peace we cannot expect their future exaltation. All over the East savings banks, where conservatively managed, are reducing their rates in sympathy with the general depression; and we see the Savannah savings bonks, unable to use their depos its longer at high interest, have lowered, from January 1st, 1K77, to four per cent. Columbus is blessed with solid institu tions, aud our people are peculiarly favored in having such strong banks, pay ing, we believe, the highest rates to their depositors of any institutions of their kind east of the Rocky Mountains. The varied industries of our city have given outlets for the money of the saving at a good per centage. We trust these hanks will continue to find profitable employ ment for these sums, as it is certainly a great assistance to the most deserving of our citizens—those that save. So far Columbus Savings Banks are the most liberal ones we have heard of. MAGISTRATES AMO HAITI EES. Yesterday the election for these offices were held in the different districts throughout tho county. The polls were opened iu the Upper and Lower districts of the city at 10 a. m. and closed at 4 p. m. The votes in these are as follows : LOWER DISTRICT. MAGISTRATE. R. O Mitchell 289 1 W. P. Turner 63 J. W. .Barber 97 | BAILIFFS. John St. Clair... .3911 W. S. McNaughton 50 W. L. Cash 371 MERE Robert G. Mitchell was elected magis trate, aud John St. Clair snd W. L. Cash bailiff’s. UPPER DISTRICT. MAGISTRATE. N. L. Re<hl 261 I Daniel McArthur.. 31 Van Marcus 78 I B. D. Casey 25 James Lynah 48 | W. W. McDaniel... 19 BAILIFFS. George Pryor 3 4 I J. M Allen 182 Warren Mullins....236 ) J. C. Myers 151 N. L. Redd was elected magistrate, and George l’ryor aud Warren Mullins bailiffs. nance’s. In this district Oliver Miller was elected magistrate, and Dunbar and Sturkey bailiffs. No other precinct in the county has been heard- from. tYhat Columbus Has Long Needed —A Sash, Door and Blind Empori utn. On yesterday we called on Willingham & Co., who have a lumber yard opposite Gammefd old stable, and were surprised to find such a large and fine stock of sash, doors, blinds and mouldings, which were all made of white pine. They claim their goods to be far superior to yellow piuo work, both in lightness and durabil ity. They have also on hand a full line of lumber. Their prices are extremely low, and parties wanting anything in their line will do well to call and examine their stock before purchasing elsewhere. They are live men, aud we siucorely hope they will be liberally patronized. Invitation to My Little Eriends. Go to Robinson’s Double Track with your 1 and 2-cont pennies. He will give you Candy aud other Goodies for them. ja7 2t The American, of Boston, has a great reputation for the excellence of its table, the cleanliness and comfort of its rooms, the air of perfection which pervades eve ry department. The location of tho house is unsurpassed, aud the charges are rea sonable. Fresh Garden Seeds Drug Store. nt Dr. Jordau’B FURNITURE! All in wuia of Furniture will do well to vait uutil ip-,' new lot arrives, which will be iu a few -days. The stock is very de sirable, and will bo sold low. L. Rooney, 85 and 87, Broad St., up stairs. JAwlt J. II. UBAHHALL, PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. 87 BROAD STREET. (not “t>9,” MOVED FROM THERE.) REPAIRS and WARRANTS WATCHES, CLOCKS A XL JEWELRY, AND SELLS ALL WNDS OF SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES Attachments, Ac., including Howe, Do mestic, Singer, Wheeler A Wilson, Wilson, Shuttle, Buckeye. Home Shuttle, Ac., Ac. Sawing Machines repaired by a skillful workman and warranted. For Neuralgia don’t fail to try Jordan’s Joyous Julep. I'll ESCR1 FT IONS by a reliable Apothecary, at all hours, at Jordan's Drug Store, next door above Kyle’s. Plug, Fine Cut and Smoking Tobacco, as good as in tho city, at W. H. Sauls’. two II ORANGES At 25 cents per dozen at Little Bonanza. COLUMBUS DISTRICT. QUARTERLY MEETINGS—FIRST ROUND. Genova and Talbotton—January Gib, 7th, Sill. Trinity nnd Broad Street—January 12th, 13th, 14th. Cusseta Circuit—Cusseta, January 20tb, 21st. Red Bone—Friday, January 20th, 7 p. M. Marion and Union—January 27th; con ference 2 p. M. Buena Yista—January 2Stb, 2!)th ; con ference 2 p. M. Butler Circuit—Butler, February 3d, 4 th. Catania—Clowers, February 10th, 11th. St. Luke and St. Paul—February lGth, 17th, 18th. Hamilton Circuit—Hamilton, February 24th, 25th. Talbot Circuit—Providence, March 3d, 4th. J. B. McGeuee, F. E. HA S NO REPORTER IN THOSE DATS. This beading is one which invariably gives ns sadness when we think of it, and especially when our reflections rnn in the channel, that the Reporter's pen is so much more mighty than the Bword and could and doubtless would have shaped history differently from its present form, and the destiny of the world would have been another. Now, when Moses smote the rock we confidently think that if he had had first-class sensational reporter along, he would have had the credit of watering a more immense multitude than he did. Beit he would have called it very dry weather when he (Moses) carried the children of Israel through the Red Sea. He most assuredly would have denomi nated the seven loaves and fishes “a thin spread " for so many thousand people, and pronounced it an imposition upon the credulous portion of the community, and would have likened them to foxes with their tails cut off trying to get others iu the same category. When Ctesar crossed the Rubicon he should not have paused an instant, if he had trained his men as first class jump ers. It was nothing but a little branch and doubtless he was trying to cross in wet weather when it was slightly swollen, and thus the reporter would have told it—but history has it that the destiny of nations hung upon it. Why, Sylla and Charybdis, of which the musty annals speak, wasn’t dangerous much and couldn’t compare with the “straight' through which a reporter row sails when some dead beat gets after him for publishing his (dead beats ) rascality, and so the reporter would record it. In 130 B. C., Hero or Iliero, invented the steam engine, but in very incomplete and miniature form. Yet in those days it was considered wonderful, but there was no reporter. If there had been he would say that it didn’t compare in im portance with the patent coffee pot which we see going through our streets every day. Catalina was an ambitious and danger ous man and gave Cicero no small amount of uneasiness at times, for fear that he (Cataliue) would take the reins of Gov ernment from him. The anxiety in this case, however, as a reporter would have written it, compared with that which the candidates for the magistraeyin the upper town district had yesterday, was a very small matter. Horace sings of the “Old Falernian” and invites his doar friend Maecenas to drink with him. lie tells of how luxuri ously the old Romans reclined upon their couches during the prandial exercises and sipped from the “pocnia.” But they didn’t have auy Mayor’s Court then or any reporter—or there would have been some contributions in the shape of satire, in tho dear old hards volume about drinking that five cent whiskey, creating disorder aud being fined $2.50 and cost. During the feasts and celebrations of the Greeks and Romans, many beautiful heifers were sacrificed and thousands of sweet flowers were scattered around aud upon altars. But they didn’t have a re porter to tell a for any of them, M use OG y.B CO UNI T — ITS NAME AND DESCRIPTION. From tho valuable Hand Book of Geor gia prepared by Thomas P. Janes, Com missioner of Agriculture we find this readable and interesting description of our county : “The Indian nation whose name is per petuated in that of this county, according to tradition, gave the name, meaning Creek, to the country north aud east of the Chattahoochee (or flowered stone. Chatto-hoche, from a rock said to be found above the falls in the river), on account of the number of streams in that country. The whites have well located the name in this county, as the water power furnished by the fails near Columbus is as impor tant to them as were the creeks to the Aborigines. “The soils of the county are not gener ally fertile, since the upper portion is hilly and made of very old and hard rocks. Below these, the surface is cover ed with the sand of the newest or drift formation. In the southern portion of the connty, sandy marls are found in the banks of the creeks. “There may be distinguished four kinds of soil in the county : Post Oak lands, with Hickory, White Oak, and Pine, producing per acre 15 bushels of Corn, 7 to 10 of Wheat, 800 to 1,000 lbs. of Cot ton ; Red uplands, 12 to 15 bushels of Corn aud 500 to 800 lbs. of Cottou, with a growth of Hickory, Red Oak, aud Pine; Bottom lands are timbered with Hickory, White Oak, Red Oak, Poplar, Gum, Beech, and Walnut ; and Pinev woods with the long-leaf Pine, producing five to seven bushels of Corn, and 300 to 700 lbs. of Cotton per acre. “estimated aggregate of water-powers OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY. “Chattahoochee River, from the top of Clapp’s Dam to the boat-landing in Col umbus, has, at low water, about 30,000 horse-powers. Above this point to Har ris County, tlrore is probably 12,000 horse powers. This stream represents the wa ter powers of the county. Upatoi aud Bull Creeks each have a considerable flow of water in them, but their natural fall is very little, and they fill with sand so rapidly that it makes them undesirable for manufacturing purposes. “On the north side of the county, there ire numerous branches, which descend rapidly from the metamorphic formations nto the level sandy or post-tertiary coun try below. These can be used to advan tage for driving light machinery requiring from two to twelve or eighteen horse power. The aggregate available horse power of this county is between 40,000 and 50,000.” Personals. Hon. L. C. llamsey, of Loachapoka, Ala., was in the city. He is a son of the late Col. James N. Ramsey, noted for his eminent ability and brilliant oratory. Mr. Ramsey is a young man of gifted talent and one of the most prominent members of the Alabama Legislature. The Talbotton Standard has these: The Misses P—tt, two accomplished Columbus belles, have been spending several days in our town. Col. Blandford, Capt. Little, Col. Pea body and other members of the Colnmbus literati, have visited Talbotton this week. Glad to see them all. A. M. Brannon is giving away a hand some book entitled “Pearls for the People’’ containing much valuable information and many interesting articles. It also con tains a history of the discovery of the “Ilepatine,” for diseases of the liver, dyspepsia, constipation and indigestion, Ac., and gives positive assurance that when the Hepatiae is used it effects a permanent and lasting cure of these dis eases, which prevail to such an alarming extent in our country. Take the Ilepa tine for all diseases of the liver, oct 12-th, se, tu A w 3m. ADVICE GRATIS. The Hon. Alexander H. Stephens says: “The Globe Flower Cough Syrup has proven a most valuable remedy to me.” Gov. James M. Smith, of Georgia says : “I shall always use it with perfect confidence, and recommend it to the pub lie as a remedy whieh will afford that satisfaction experienced by me and mine It excels everything for coughs, colds aud obstinate lung affections.’’ Ex-Gov. Brown, of Georgia, says “He finds the Globe Flower Cough Syrup a most excellent remedy.” Such endorsement by our great and good men deserves the attention of the afflicted. Those suffering from coughs, colds and lung affections should use the Globe Flower Cough Syrup. It will posi tively cure consumption. For sale by all druggists. oct. 12-th, se, tu,Aw 3m. BENNETT-MAY. SENSATIONAL TERMINATION OF A NIUCU-TALKED-OF MATRI MONIAL ENGAGEMENT. THE OWNER OF THE M r EW YORK HERALD HORSE-WHIPPED BY MISS MAT'S BROTHER. GO TO METERS', a Randolph street, for your Boots and oes. Ho is certain to suit you in goods d prices. novl2 8E3in CANNED GOODS. caches. Pine Apples, Tomatoes,Green in, Oysters, Salmon, etc., at jjoviMf Hamilton’*. Epiphany. Y’esterday, January Gth, is known by the above name, or twelfth night. It is generally celebrated in Catholic countries in brilliant style. Iu New Orleans the Twelfth Night Revelers have a superb pageant, but the unpleasant political com plication and hard times have prevented this year. Epiphany is a church festival, the twelfth day after Christmas, iu com memoration of the appearance of the Savior to the magicians or philosophers in the Eist, who came to adore Him with presents; or, as others maintain, to com memorate the appearance of the star to the magacians, symbolizing the manifes tation of Christ to the Gentiles. Colored Pastor Suing a Railroad Company. In tho U. S. District Court iu Savannah, on Thursday, the case of Wesley J. Gaines vs. Macon and Western Railroad Company’ was continued. We understand the Gaines alluded to is the colored pastor of the principal African M. E. church in this city. Several years ago he was on the Macon and Western train and took a seat in the coach for the whites. The con ductor asked him to go forward to the col ored car. Gaines refused. The conductor forced him to the platform, and still refus ing to ride anywhere but in the ladies’ car j the conductor ejected him from the train. He is now suing the company, for, we be lieve, $5,000 damages. , and say that the “beautiful” Miss Xeno phon, Miss Xerxes, Miss Ctesar or Miss Socrates “had her flowers tastefully ar ranged and were the sweetest of the sea son. ” Iu those days no free tickets were given to any one to enter the amphitheatre to witness the fights between men and beasts, for there was no reporter to speak of the “graceful pose” of the gladiator jast be fore a royal Bengal tiger would fill his hollow tooth with him. In those days there were no clerks working on $40 and $50 per month who would insist on paying $5 dollars for a carriage to carry a lady to the theatre. Nor were there any little boys who would imbibe too freely aud then play at a game of chance. If so, there was no reporter to speak of it, although Juvenal, Cicero and others toll of thonlm “dice box” but not in connection, we think, with the boys. Thus endeth the chapter ; and as there were no reporters, so there were no giants in those days. “BJL MASQUE.” Tho arrangements for this entertainment to bo given on the evening of January 24th, will undoubtedly make it the most brilliant and splendid affair ever witness ed in the city. The invitations will be issued Monday, and every minutia of the affair is receiving due attention, that nothiug may be wanting to insure its boiug par excellence the entertainment of the season. None but those in costume will be allowed in the dance. The rules whieh governed last y’ear will apply. The gentlemen expected to participate will be notified by mail or called upon by the Committee. Tickets of admission for gentlemen will be two dollars each. The same precau tions used heretofore will be again en forced—insuring attendance of only those invited. Tho committee that have charge of the identification of, and recording the char acters of the maskers are FOR GENTLEMEN : Maj. W. L. Salisbury, Dr. F. A. Stan ford, Dr. George Phelps. FOR LADIES : Mrs. R. B. Murdock, Mrs. B. B. Fon taine, Mrs. George Douglas. The supper which will be prepared for all those in costume will be under the im mediate charge of a committee of our most energetic and tasty ladies, who will see that the decorations aud the “spread” do justico to the occasion. The . floor manager, who will have en tire charge of themusicand arrangements for daucing, (designated by a white rosette); Joel A. Walker. Assistant managers—(blue rosette) : S. G. Murphy, Ben. T. Hudson, C. A. Ethebedge, Lambert Spencer. We shall publish the rules governing the affair on or before the 23d inst. BOOTS AND SHOES. I have now on hand, at my store on Randolph street, a good stock of Gents’ and Boys' Boots and Shoes, embracing all grades, from the commonest to the finest, which I am prepared to sell at great re ductions on former prices. Goods war ranted equal to any in the market. Give me a call. War. Meyer. novl2 sE3m LEATHER AND SHOE FINDINGS, Supplied at moderate prices by Win. Meyer, the Randolph street Bootmaker. novl2 SE*3m. JUST RECEIVED. A large stock of Flour, Bulk Meats, Ferris’ Sugar-Cured Hams, Shoulders, Corn, Bran, Ac., at lowest prices. jaG tf J. H. Hamilton. 1 Subjects for the Poor House. Yesterday afternoon we met one of our staunch friends, who, though he has grown to a ripe old age, is sprightly and loves the company of young men. He greeted us with a cordial “shake” and a pleasant smile as usual. He appeared to be in bn extraordinarily good humor and we asked him the cause thereof. He said that he had just been talking to one of his friends about their old home iu Bristol connty, Massachusetts, in which county they were born. They had a long and pleasant conversation about days gone by, and alluded to the fact that there is a law iu that State which allows all who once lived therein to go to the poor house and be supported, provided they should return as paupers. They both came to the conclusion that they would one day dwell in that charitable institution. Massachusetts is noted for manfaetories and seems to have turned ont a great many able men in this liue, and these two are examples. They are two of the wealthiest men in the city and have accu mulated the greator portion of it by fol lowing this industry and are not likely to change their mode of livelihood on this coil. They first commenced on a Swift stream by making Brown(e) goods. LOCAL BRIEFS, T I L D E N TO BE INAUGURATED —Onions help the nerves. —The cow has at least four tones or lows. —Don’t forget the Merchants’ Exchange. No saloon can surpass it. —Charles Lamb calls a sweet child the sweetest thing in nature. —Water in the form of spray intensifies a fire instead of quelling it. —We have been informed that Howe’s Circus will not visit this city. —A pretty large number of hogs have been slaughtered in this county during the cold weather. —The river is again rising slowly, and the steamers can bring full loads without running aground. —Punch, in his dictionary, gives the definition of the word conscience : “My rule for another man’s condnct.” —There is a great deal of talk about some of the boys getting married, but we haven’t seen any of their wedding cards as yet. —“Hugging the fire” has been quite popular of late, and is likely to be fol lowed, in some casos, by a matrimonial embrace. —“I wish you wouldn't mention my name, is one of the most familiar sen tences that we ever hear uttered at May or’s courts. —Not long since the ice-house man sent an order for two barrels of poultry and received yesterday 30G rabbits in compliance (?) with the same. —Some of the banks in the city refuse to receive money in the savings depart ment at present, as they have enough and more money, perhaps, than it would profit them to pay interest on. —There is a very dangerous hole in the covering of the cellar north of and contig uous to Hogan's ice house. It ought to be remedied before some oue is injured to tho expense of the city. —There is no day so desirable as Sun day when everything is peace and quiet ude; and those who desire to do so can go to church, remain at home and read a good book, or go to see a friend. —Overshoes and umbrellas are iu de mand since this rainy weather set in. “There is a divinity that shapes our ends, rough U9W them as w’e may,” so there is a time for all things and businesses. —A considerable crowd was around the polls at the corner of Randolph and Ogle thorpe streets yesterday morning voting for Magistrate nnd Bailiff for Upper Town district, but a very few were at the Lower Town (Court House) polls. —If you can’t find any goober sellers or eating stands, just go to the intersection of Broad and Crawford streets. Perhaps you will also see there a mau with his grind organ selling brass jewelry and another with his banjo dealing in speak ing telegraphs. Varied are the scenes and noises. Ferris’ New Sugar«Cured Breakfast Ba con; Ferris’New Sugar-Cured Shoulders; Magnolia Hams, Buckwheat, Goshen and Country Butter; Western Bran, $1 per hundred; a general assortment of Family Supplies (delivery free) by mh9-ly G. W. Brown. The Colonade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa., is noted for its fiue location and tho un surpassed elegance of its appointments. ja5 lw Let Returning Boards make their re ports as they may, yet it will appear- 1st, That James A. Lewis carries five times the largest stock of Dry Goods, No tions, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Ac., of any house tn tho city. 2d, That James A. Lewis buys in such large quantities as enables him to offer inducements that other houses cannot. 3d, That James A. Lewis will not be undersold by any house South, hence all parties wanting Dry Goods should not fail to examine his stock and prices be fore buying. FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS CALL AT WITTICH & KINSEL’S JEWELRY STORE! Where you will find the useful as well as the ornamental, for prices to suit the times. A large variety of New Goods has lately been added to our large stock of Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware. A fine display of Bridal Presents of every description on hand. Gold and Silver Lace, as well as Spangles for fancy dresses, constantly on hand. Give us a call before purchasing else where, and you will not regret it. oct8 3m Wittioh A Kinsel. A Little (<irl Burned to a Crisp tu ttie Presence or a Dying; Fattier. The Pittsburg Leader had the following iu a recent issue : About half-past five o’clock yesterday afternoon a fire alarm was given from box 3G, and the engines of the district promptly reported at Haley’s row, on Old avenue. A Babcock was used to extinguish the flames, which were very slight, aud were found to be confined to one room, occupied by a farni ly named Hurley. On the smoke clearing away, however, a horrible sight met the eyes of the fire men. In one corner of the room, on a bed, lay Patrick Hurley, stricken with paralysis, and apparently dying, the smoke having completely exhausted him, and on the floor lay a small, black mass, whieh the experienced eye of the firemen at once recognized as the body of a little child, burned to a crisp. It was that of little Mary, aged seven years. It seems her mother had loft the room to procure some medicine for her dying husband, and darkness coming on the little girl thought she would light a can dle. She approached the fire to light a piece of paper for that purpose, when her clothing took fire. Apparently she must have rushed to a pile of rags in the mid dle of the floor and endeavored to extin guish the flames, for they were consumed near her. A New Fork Lawyer (trnds a chal lenge and (hen Declares it n Jest. New York, January 3.—The Tribune this morning reports that two prominent lawyers, Eilihu Root aud Attorney Gen eral Francis C. Barlow, have become in volved in a controversy in connection with a law suit, in which they oppose each other as counsel, and that after some sharp correspondence regarding a brief, Barlow challenged Root to-night, the fight to come off in Canada. Root replied that Barlow’s challenge contained a threat of assassination, and he therefore declined to consider the proposition. The latter’s friends took action to secure Barlow’s ar rest, and Barlow explained to the District Attorney that it was all a joke. It was expected yesterday that Barlow would make some explanation to Root. The latter refuses to be interviewed on the subject, but Barlow declares the whole affair a jest. Disease Grows Apace, Like an ill wind, and cannot be mastered too early. What is striding attack of sickness to day may, if unattended to, become a serious cuse in a week. Small ailments should be nipped in the bud before they blossom into full blown maladies. If this advice were attended to, many a heavy bill for medical attendance might be avoided. When the liver is disorder ed, the stomach foul, tho bowels obstructed, or tho nerves disturbed,resort should atonce be had to that supreme remedy, Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, a few doses of which will restore healthy action and put the system in perfect order. It is a wise precaution to keep this In comparable preventative in the house, sinoe it checks, with unrivaled promptitude, disorders which breed others far more dangerous, and in their latest developments are themselves often fatal. ja7 eod.Si.wIw STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING. The Annual Meeting of the Stock holders of the Columbus Manufac turing Company, tor the election of officers, and such other business as may be brought be fore it, will be held at the office of the Company on WEDNESDAY, January 17th, 1877, at II o’clock a. m. R. H. CHILTON, ja7 lot President. INSURANCE AGENTS. GHN BLACKMAR. NON-BOARD nsurance Agency, [Next to Telegraph Office ] I. O. O. F. A REGULAR MEET ING of MUSCOGEE LODGE No. 6 will be held, TO-MORROW (Monday) EVENING, January8th, 1877, at 7% o’clock. All transient and visiting brethren are cor dially invited. By order of N. G. W. S. BALDWIN, R. S, TOR SALE AND RENT. FOR RENT, ^EVERAL DESIRABLE Residences and Offices. sepi6-tf L. T. DOWNING. FOR RENT. T HE DESIRABLE RESI DENCE No 232 south Broad street, containing eight rooms, all necessary out-build ings. and good well of water. , The above residence is conveniently located to the business part of the city, aud in au ex cellent neighborhood. Apply at THIS OFFICE. octl’Z-d&wtf New York Special (Jan. 3) to tho Cincinnati Commercial. The marriage of Miss Caroline May to Mr. James G. Bennett, the proprietor of the Herald, was to have been solemnized to-day by Cardinal McCioskey. Mr. Ben nett had desired that the marriage should not be a public display, and Miss May concurred. It was agreed that the couple should sail for Eugland just alter the marriage, aud state-rooms richly arrayed for the bridal party had been engaged. Miss May’s bridal outfit bad been received from Farris nt a cost of twenty thousand dollars, and she had been congratulated on her prospective wedding. Lately, however, some stories had come to her ear’s of Mr. Bennett’s actions, and yes terday it was announced that by mutual agreement the match had been broken off. Mr. Bennett frankly acknowledged that his behavior warranted Miss May’s action in asking to be released. Soon after 2 o’clock this afternoon the habitues of the Union Club were startled by the information, whieh spread like wild fire through the building, that Mr. Bennett was being assaulted by Mr. Fred erick May, on the sidewalk, in front of the Club-house. The members of the Club were aware of the fact that the struggle might end in a tragedy, as May was known to have been in a desperate mood since Saturday. Mr. May is the brother of Miss Caroline May. He is an athlete, and has been very indignant con cerning Mr. Bennett’s treatment of his sister, and bad traced Mr. Bennett to the Union Club buildiDg. Mr. May is not a member of the club, and therefore did not enter and there en counter Mr. Bennett. As he stood near the railing in Twenty-first street, several friends passed aud noticed that he was innch agitated, and that he kept a sharp watch upon the entrance to the club house. Mr. Bennett was within enjoying refreshments. He was unaccompanied, and his acquaintances noted that his jol lity was artificial. He sent a message for his sleigh, and when it arrived at the door he prepared himself for a ride to Central Park. He wore a long coat aud a jaunty cap, aud a splendid silk handkerchief was wound around his neck. He seemed much aunoyed at the watchfulness of the club people. When Mr. Bennett lighted a cigarette in the large hallway of the club house and started toward the street, the door was opened wide for him by tho attendant. Mr. Bennett slowly descended the stair case, and just as he reached the sidewalk Mr. May confronted him. Mr. Bennett started backward, aud Mr. May drew a small whip from his great coat and with much force and rapidity struck Mr. Ben nett across the face three times. Blood streamed from gashes under his eyes, and from a frightful cut on his nose. He staggered for a moment and then threw himself upon Mr. May. They clinched, but Mr. May being the more powerful of the two, forced himself from Mr. Ben nett’s grasp. At this the latter made an other lunge at Mr. May, who struck at him from the shoulder, ami Mr. Bennett fell at full length on the sidewalk. Blood stained the snow from the sidewalk to the gutter. Attaches of the club-house and pedes trians ran to Mr. Bennett’s assistance. No one attempted to stop Mr. May, who, with his hands in his pockets, walked leisurely toward Fifth avenue. Mr. Bennett was carried into the house and his face was bathed. Ilis sleigh was sent away aud a cab was ordered. Then he was taken to his home in Fif'h avenue, where he was attended by bis physician. He will not be able to be out for several days,being fearfully cut and bruised. Police officers near the club-house said they knew nothing of the fight, although five minutes after it happened it was the chief topic in all the neighboring hotels. Miss May's two brothers were on the lookout for Mr. Bennett as early as G o’clock this morning. They went to the Russia, thinking that he might take pas sage in that steamer, but he was not there. William May, Frederick’s brother, was in the Club-house this eveuing for a few moments. Ho said at first he did not care to talk of the affair. Then he said to one of his friends : “We were looking for Mr. Bennett all day, but he was in hiding He ought to have been cowhided long ago.” An Impending- Duel Between Ben nett and May. New York, Jan. 4.—The Graphic says that in consequence of the assault on the editor of the Herald by Frederick May, it is understood that Mr. Bonnett has sent a formul challenge through a friend to Mr. May and that he has left town with the intention of fighting a duel; It is be lieved Mr. Bennett made his will before leaving town. The Times, however, will, to-morrow, publish the following : “Tho eports in circulation about town yester day afternoon to tho effect that Mr. Ben nett and Air. May had left the city for the purpose of fighting a duel are utterly without foundation, notwithstanding sertions to the contrary on the part of Mr. Bennett’s friends, it may bo stated on most excellent authority that that gen tleman was in town last evening, while Air. Alay was seen on the street as late as 9 ’clock. It cannot bo affirmed with any degree of certainty, however, that a hos tile meeting between the two gentlemen will not take place. On tho contrary, such an unfortunate result is more than likely to occur. Those most inlimatoly associated with Air. Bennett stated yes terday that that gentleman had gone, or as going to Washington, aud the fact as received by telegraph last evening, that “ dispatch was waiting the gentleman at the Arlington House, gave color to tho assertion.” The Associated Press has a dispatch from Hartford, stating that Air. Bennett passed through there to day, and the local bureau of the Associated Press hero reports that Mr. Bennett couldn’t be found in the city to-night. New York, Jan. 5.—It is now believed that Bennett and Alay will have a HOSTILE MEETING on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, as both have gone in that direction. Ben nett and Alias May are still on friendly terms. The trouble grew out of Ben nett’s breaking a promise to Miss Alaj- to refrain from drink. MARKET REPORTS. BY TELEGRAPH TO THE ENQUIRER. Erie FINANCIAL. London, January 6.—Consols 94 7-16 2 v. m —Consols 94%. Paris, January 6.—Rentes 1061. Nkw York, January 6.—Evening— Money easy, 6@7 per cent. bid. Sterling firm, at 484%. Gold at 106%@106%. Governments active but lower—new 6’s, 111%. State bonds steady. NEW YORK RANK STATEMENT. Loans increased $1,500,000 ; specie Increas ed $5,260,0. 0 ; legal tenders increase I $24o.- 000; deposits increased $8,250,000 ; reserves in creased *3,500,001. NEW TORK STOCK MARKET. Special to the Enquirer-Sun ] New York, January 6.—Stocks dull and lower, as follows: New York Central $101%; Erie, 9%; Lake Shore, 56%; Illinois Central 01% ; Pittsburg 90; Chicago * Northwestern 38%, preferred 57%: Hock Island, 100%. THE SUB-TREASURY. Special to the Enquirer-Sun.] Ralauces—Gold, $64,739,401 ; currency, 337,998. Sub-Treasury paid interest, $311,000— tor bonds $45,i 00. Customs recoipts $183,000. COTTON. Liverpool, January 6—Noon—Cotton exci ted; middling uplands 7 1-18 I, middling Or leans 7%d; sales 30,lR)o—including 10,000 for speculation and export. Receipts to-day 10,700—American 9,400. Futures excited, 6-32d dearer : Uplands, low middling clause, January and February delivery, 7 1-104S7 13-32.1; February and'March. 7 l-16d; March and April, 7 3-10ig) 7 7-32@7%d; April and May, 7%@7 9-324£7 5-18d; May and I line 7%d; J uue ami July, 7% to7 7-lG@7 15-32d. Uplands, low middling clause, shipped in December, per sail, 7 3-32d; December and Jan uary, 7%d; January and February, 7%d ; Feb ruary and March, 7%d; April and May 7%d. l:3o r M—Uplands, low middling clause, Feb ruary aud March delivery, 7 5-32d; March and April, 7 9 32@7%d; June, 7%d. Uplands, low middling clause, shipped in January and February, per sail, 7 5-16. 2:30 p m—Of sales to-day 1 >,7o0 were Ameri can. 5:00 v m.—Futures steady ; Uplands, low middling clause, shipped in December and January, per sail, 7 6-32d; April and May, 7 9-20d. New York, January 6.— Evening—Cotton steady; sales 1,405 bales, at 13%@13 7-ltic. Consolidated net receipts 12,960; exports to Great Britain 18,289, to France 1333, to the con tinent 1749. Net receipts 1120. Futures closed weak, with pressure to sell, sales 38,000 bales, as follows: January 13 9-32; February 13%@13 17-32; March 13%@13 25-32; April 13 31-32; Alay 14%; June 14%; July 14%; August 14 7-16- September 14 1-32(^14%; Octo ber 13%@13%. Galveston, January 6. — Cotton strong; middling 12%c; net receipts 2o06; sales 2833: ex ports to Great Britain 3914, continent 747. Boston, January 6.—Cotton strong; mid dlings 13%c; net roceipts500; sales 511. Savannah, January 6.—Cotton firm; mid filings 12%c; net reeeipts 1876; sales 1600. NbwOrlrans. January G.—Cotton strong; middlings 12%c, low middlings 12%c, good or dinary ll%c; net receipls 3198; sales 12,000; ex ports to Great Britain 4175. AIobilk, January 6.—Cotton firm; middlings filings 12%@12%c; net raceipts 1447; sales 30 U; exports to (Treat Britain 4478, France 1333 Charleston, January 6.—Cotton excited and higher; middlings 12%@13e; net receipts 1606; sales 3000; exports to Great Britain 1590. PROVISIONS Louisville. Louisville, Jan. 6—Flour in good domand— extra $1 75@5 00; family $5 5o@5 75 ; No 1 $8 20 @0 85; fancy $6 75@7 50. Wheat active, not tpioiably higher—red $1 25@1 49; amber $1 4 >@ 1 59; white $1 45@1 51. Corn steady—white 43c, new 45e. Rye easier, at 80c. Oats dull—white 49c, mixed 37c. Pork active and higher, $18 00. Bulk meats active and a shade higher—shoul ders 6%c; clear rib sides 9%c; clear sides 9 9Uc. Bacon (lull—shoulders 7%o, clear rib sines 10%c, clear sides 10%. Hams, sugar-cured, 14c. Lard In fair demand—tierce 12c ; keg 12%c. Whiskey in light demand, holders firm, $i 07. Bagging firm, U%c. Chicago. Attention, Everybody! BUY Y O U K Stoves, Grates, Cutlery, HOLLOW WARE, Willow Ware, Wooden Ware, TIN WARE, AND House-Furnishing Goods, FROM W. H. ROBARTS & CO., YITTIO HAVE RECEIVED and ofler for TT sale, at astonishingly low prices, one ol the Largest Stocks of these Goods ever brought to this market. Consumers and Country, Dealers will find It greatly to their interest to purchase of us. Full stock of Tin Plate, Sheet Iron and Wire kept constantly on hand. Repair Work in our line done promptly at reasonable prices. W. II. ItOBAKTS A (’O. oct.V76-eod&wtf J.J.&W1 Special to the Enquirer-Sun.] Chicago, January 6.—Flour quiet and firm, low to fancy Western extra $5 25@6 50; winter extras $6 0o@8 00. Wheat fairly active— No 2 Chicago spring $1 24% cash, $1 26% in February, $1 29 iu March; No3do$ill%@ 111%. Corn easier and firm—44c cash; 14%e in February. Oats steady—No 2, 34%c cash, 34%c for February. Rye steady. 72%c. Barley high er, t0c cash;*05c bid in February. Pork excited aud higher, unsettled—$17 70 cash; $17 92%@ 17 95 for February. Lard in good demand aud higher—$11 40 cash, $11 46@I1 65 for February. Bulk moats firmer—shoulders 6%e, clear rili sides 9%c, dear sides 9%c. Hogs strong—liaht $7 0), heavy $7 0.'@7 75. Whiskey quiet, $1 07%. New Orleans. Special to the Enquirer-Sun.] New Orleans, January 6.—Flour quiet— choice treble extra $s 15; choice and family $8 25@8 75. Cern firmer—white and yellow 72c. Pork strong—mess held at $19 00. Lard higher—tierce at 12%@12%C; keg 12%@12%o. Bulk meats quiet—shoulders 7%c, ciear rib sides 9%c, clear sides 9%c. Bacon quiet— shoulders held at 8c, clear rib sides 1"%C, clear sides ll%c. Hams, sugar-cured firm—01 dinary averages'14%@15c, small 16J4@15%c. W’hiskey in fair demand—Western $1 09%; Louisiana $109. Cofleo excited and higher—ordinary to prime jobbing lots at 19%@21%c. Sugar in good demand—good fair to lully fair 7%@8%c. Molasses in lair demand and firm; prime to choice 3Sw;40e. Rice firmer—prime 4@5%c, common to good 3%@3%. DEALERS IN FAMILY GROCERIES A nd pure french and stick CANDIES; CANDY FRUITS and TOYS—all manufactured for us; CITRON, CURRANTS, PRUNES, DATES, AL MONDS. PECANS. FILBERTS, BRAZIL N I TS, PRESERVES and J ELLIES—a lino selection ; PICKLES—ail the best brands and make; FRENCH BRANDY PEACH ES and CH ERRIES ; PLAIN PICKLES by the gallon—very line; MALAGA GRAPES, BANANAS and APPLES; RAISINS—half and quarter boxes—tine and cheap ; CAN NED FRUITS, VEGETABLES and MEATS. BASKETS, and full assortment of FIRE CRACKERS—wholesale and re tail, ■®jr~AU our goods are New and Selected, and we guarantee all we sell. 91 KKOAD STKEKT. To My Patrons. A LL orders for CO A I. will receive prompt attention. My tcrnui are CASH ON DELIVERY’. To prompt paying custom ers only will Coal lie sent * without the money accompanying the order. ja5 eodlw D. E. WILLIAMS, Agent. Sustain Home Enterprise! T HE people of Columbus and surrounding country who may need the services ol FIRST-CLASS PAINTERS SHOULD CALL ON Wilhelm & Harrington, Who aro ready at all times to Paint or Paper Your Houses IN TflE 1M.OST APPROVED STYLE. Sign and Ornamental Paintsng a Spsci- alty. Everything done on tho Cheap Scale. County work promptly attended to. dec31 eoddni A LEX. FROTHINGHAM & CO., Bank ers and Brokers, No. 12 Wall Street, New York, make for customers desirable in vestments of large or small amounts in stocks of a legitimate character, wliich frequently pay from five to twenty times the amount in vested every thirty days. Reliable Stock Priv ileges negotiated at lavorable rates, stocks bought and carried as long as deslrod on de posit of three to five per "cent. Circulars and Weekly Reports sent (rce. oc21-eodly Central Line of Boats. td p > Z 0 N > SI 0 U K1 TICE TIL FURTHER NO- the Central Line Steamboats will run as follows: STEAMER Bllj FOOT, W. A. Fry, Captain, TUESDAYS, 10 a m, to Bainbridge, Ga STEAMER G. W. WELLY, T. II. Moore, Capt, THURSDAYS, 10 a m, to Bainbridge, Ga. STR JULIA ST. CLAIR, T. J. Whitesides, Capt, SATURDAYS, to a jc, to Apalachicola, Fla 4Lr- For further information call on C. E. HOCHSTRASSER, jan2 tr Agent. Syrup! Syrup!! A Clice Lot of FloriSa Syrup, IN New Cypress Barrels and Half Barrels. PEARCE, BIN FORD & CO., Grocers, No. 20 Broad street, Columbus, Ga. nov26-taw(sK&.wed)2in DR, C. E. ESTES. Over AJ. Branuon’s Dri Store. [decS-dlt&SKGm] 0 V 0 ian2 tf Notice! Notice!! Notice!!! * LL PARTTES INDEBTED TO US ARE A. requested to cowe forward and settle, or their notes and accounts will be placed in the hands of our attorney for collection. We havo kindly favored our customers by giving them credit, when other merchants had refused to do so, and we now ask that they respond to our call and pay us our due. We sell no Goods on a credit, but will con tlnuo to sell our stock at Cost and below Cost for Cash. dec.31 dSiwlin .TNG. McGOUGH & CO. GEORGE PACE A CO., flannfartnrcn at Grist and i lour Mills, Water Wheels. Wood Work ing arul barrel Machinery, Shingle illiis Circular Saws, Mill Supplies, &o. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. 1870 (1 od&wlv CARRIAGES, AG0NS, Agricultural Implements, A-c., Made and repaired at the lowest CASH prices, on Wynn's Hill, near the city, by aug3-eodAtwly W. M. AMOS. Lift ANHOOD RESTORE!}. Victims of youthful imprudence, who nave tried in vain every known remedy, will learn of a simple prescription FREE, for tho speedy cure of nervous debility, premature decay, lost manhood, and all disorders brought on by excesses. Any _ druggist has th*e ingredients. Address DAVIDSON Ac CO., 86 Nassau Street,N.U oc t6eodkwly] Robert Randall, Butler, Ga. J & A Tarver, Columbus, Ga. J TARVER BROTHERS & CO., CENERAL JOBBERS IN Brick, Plastering and Wood Work. Repairs done in our line at short notice and at bottom prices. mh4-eod&wly $250 A MONTH—Agents want oil every- v here. Business honorable and first ias.-u Particulars sent li fe. Aiklres* J. WoliiliA bU l«ouis.Mot
