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b DAILY ENQUIRER-SUN: COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 11, 1877. (D>IuHtksd'tuiuiW'£«n. SALISBURY A CO.. Proprietors. Sulwription R«ti-- to Enquirer-Son: DAILT, »a» j«f •* ais Moatli* * three ««stb* VEEKL1,M')W. •* oil M«*U« •* Ibn# •» tit ■♦•■ill* M tfl (*■* p South, » to be IfO'Port “ three ■•■tli* IHIAT 11^ wCEELI toeeth. Arm; A* will be seen. the ENQl’IRFH l» th* cheapest newspaper published in tl and to aeram pitch this. we - will h* paid m ndmnce I*»per> will be unless nbarvtptloB !• renewed at expirs lion oftlme paid f‘»r. Ollt A«iMT». Thomas Ragland, Opelika, Ala. L. G. 8CWKUWler <t Co., LaFayett* Ala. W. s. Thomas Alexander City, Ala. J. W. McCLKHDOB, West Point. Oa. J. L. Daniel. Glennville, Ala. A. J. Pittman, Union Springs, Ala. Rt'fT Cook, Hamilton. Oa. REGULAR TRAVELLING AGKXT8. L. M. LYNCH. CHARLES II. MIMS. f^-The above Agent* of the Enqu* rer-Svn are authorized to solicit and receipt for mitacripttona and advertise ments. colcmmi* nin.r ma mhwtt. rtm ( ottos Rir.Mk-Hiffht or New York and providence. \^r. ofT; Boston, *-if. off ; de mand on Roaton. '/f. off; savannah, %c. off. Banks cheeking on New York, V % pre mium: and other point*, \/ 4 premium, mmorj loan*. 12 per rent, per annum. Silver, par ; gold, nominal. (•IlM. Cotton.—Dull. Inferior Aff ord in ary....— —•• 8^4®” Clean Htalned - —■#— Good Ordinary...» - - **— Low Middling" Middling" - 914*10 trlct Middling" - lOMffl *4 Ha I mi 9)1 hale*. Receipt* »l bales—133 by M. A O. R. R.; 102 by wagon"; 13 by N. A H. R. R.; 2 by W. R. R.; 0 by river . 31 by S. W. R. R. Hhlpmenta, HOT* hales-lOtt.hy R. W. R. R.; 10 for home consumption; Oby W. R. R.; 0 by M. A G. K. U. Stock on hand Aug. 31*t, It Received to-day M previously Shipped to-day “ previously Stork on hand Same Day Laht Yea* 31st, 1*7*, 610; receive receipt*. 40,ITT; "hipp« shipment*, .'IH,.TW; st Middlings mar. Receipt* at I\ H. Poi 2KI .... 3g^K)-30,Ml 40,07 1105 .... *.712-®AH 10JC0 .-Stock August day*, .3; expo ent. I-M day, 233; total il same day, -VM>; total jck, MC; sale*, 49* I* to-day, 47A®: for 3 iGreat Britain, 21.625; lock, 736,501. rasa Receipt* f>>r ■< > Great Britain, 36,285; lock. 1.713. WMOLKM4LK M4BKKT. Bacon—Shoulder*, tf'c. hri.x Meat*—Hhouldei tide*. Me. R aoo i so— lS'^e.fil 1 tc. clear rib side*, vy 4 c.; cleorrlb MUSCOGEE SUPERIOR COURT »9»Evif:i reix. i+n. JaAff X. J. ini*f*fd MONDAY, DE« EMBER 10TH. Abraham Martin, plaintiff in fi fa., v«. Urquhart A Chapman, defendants in ti fa., and John Peabody, adminis trator, claimant—fi fa. levy and claim. Property not subject. John McKee, plaintiff in fi fa., v*. John A. I’rquhart, defendant, and John Paahody, administrator, claimant — fij fa. levy and claim. Property not aul- jeet. John Black mar, agent, etc., va. N. R K. Mayer—dispoaaory warrant. Ver dict for plaintiff and rent for $300. rim an A Co. vs. W. L. Robinson A Co.—assumpsit. Verdict for plaintiff*. W. I* Tollman va. John W. Clements, Sarah B. Clements, executor* of J. A. Clements, deceased — assumpsit. By <-onsent of parties concerned Judge Joseph F. Poti was appointed a Six «“A*es were continued. The Grand Jury made five present ments. Court took a recess until 9 o’clock this morning. •**lk »f Mr. WUAAlmg ii. William. Mr. Redding G. Williams, one of the firm of Pierce, Binford A Co., died in this city on Sunday, after an illr fifteen day*. Mr. W. was forty-eight years of age. and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. He came to this city about three years ago from Stewart county, and was a member of Luke Methodi«t Church. In buai- icircles he w as considered thorough going and reliable; in the church and ini circles he was beloved by all. In him, his family has lost one of the l»est nsbands and fathers, whose every l was for them, the church, a mem ber, wh»>*e place will l>e hard to fill If the community at large, an hon est upright man. To his family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy in this their great bereavement. The funeral ill take place this morning at 9 clock at his residence, from there to Bigger'* burying ground, nine miles bove the city, where he w ill lie in terred. Itoath * D«l*g». There will probably 1*» six funerals i the city to-day. Elsewhere we give l account of the death of Mr. Red Williams. Mrs. Hail, a factory employ#, died er Pierce, Binford A Co's store on' Saturday evening. ihm Mims, a young lady from Ala- a, died at the residence of Mr. Ala* Odom Sunday night of consumption. We were informed that a woman and hild died in the upper portion of the ity on yesterday, and an old negro In the Northern Llliertie*. After inquiry we learn that none of them died of any malarious diseases, but some very suddenly, while others had lingered for months. hir city is as healthy as any in the South, and if a nuinl»er of people hap- |*en to die on the same day, that is no sign of tin health fill ness. Hr< - Rcflm 97JHMMP. Hvare— Florldi Tikh- Iron. ft.', i erflne, kV*!7; family |H-r bum lie. ladri I* New A4vfrllirwMl«. Cabinet Organ*—Mason A Hamlin. Pianos and Organs Ban’I F. Beatty Two Hundred Oollnr* per Month- Buckeye Novelty Co., Cincinnati, O. Notice in Bankruptcy -W\ II. Smyth, U. S. Marshal. IIALK4L NOTHR. of Mr. invited The friends and acqunintau and Mrs. R. G. Williams hi to attend the funeral of the former from their residence THIS (Tuesday) MORNING at 9 o'clock. .MHr N*flftj. The M ite Society of the Baptist church will meet at the Kankin House to-night. ■If*r Mews. The Jordan, from Apalachicola, ar rived last night a little after 12. We have Just heard the Big Foot is at the wharf. rigM It was rumo •day that Heur allot Jackson, a**l«*Mfr.«. on the street* % arkney, the mai une involved in Acuity in Montgomery w ith a salo who knocked H. down will id then cut him badlv with knife. We gtv r*r TallmiluM. The pastors and delegates of the M. K. Churches lea\e forTallaRton p>-<la\. The annual Conference meets there. Columbus Methodists ha\e inviusl the C'onferenee to hold the next session in our city. We are told that Rev. H. J. Corley will preach in St. Luke Church Sun day. We catcem him as one of the ablest ministers in the denomination, and among the most admirable of men. aaaaelklaa Mir*. • Mr. E. W. Blau has just completed for us a neat gilt sign for our agency at Opelika It Is a nice piece of work manship, and shows that he execute* ■with a masterly hand. We don’t know a lietter man to msinimend to our |>eo- ple as a first-* lass sign painter than Mr. K. W. Blau. Realties he is a deserving gentleman, and worthy of the patron age of the people. Mr. B. 1* an excellent musician, and in prepared to repair and put In tune pianos, organs, Ac. We have tried him, and know w hereof we spoak. Our peo ple should give him their work and not to others, who are no lietter and are not near so deserving. Patronise home folks 1* a good motto, eepecially when they are as goisl, if not better, than atrangers. Having received our new stock, we would respectfully invite our custom ers ar.d the public in general to call and examing the same. Buying only for eaab, we are enabled to sell at the low est rate good gmsls can lie bought for, and guarantee satisfaction to every buyer. Wtmrii A Kinmkl, ae|>30d2m _ Jewelers. Oood Clocks, from $■'! upward to the finest Parlor Clock to Is* had at sep'W Jui Witticm A Kinski. *. Mel, December 1st, at Fort Worth, Texas, of typhoid fever, Mr. James K. Nhippey, aged 2H years. He was a brother of Messrs. Joseph and John Nhippey, of Harris county, lie moved to Texas last year. _ AlO*4a*rr Ml I he CharrliM "u"4*i. Broad Street Methodist-One hun dred and ten in the morning. No ser vice at night. Capacity 3AQ. Nt. Paul -One Iniudred and fifty in the morning. Capacity 500. Baptist—One hundnsl and seventy- five at morning service ami one hun dred and fifty at night. Capacity Kill. Nt. Luke—Five hundred and eight in the inorning. 'Hie congregation at night was estimate.! at one thousand. Capae- Ity HIM). Presbyterian —The morning congre gation numlM*r(*d nearly two hundred. Capacity 900. We arc pleased to note a slight In crease in the attendance. Let the good work continue. Morxi. a mmi valu. ■•■kl* John G. Loug, Win. G. Child* Bennett, A. L. Huntt, T. F. W I!. Tallsd, II. W. <«antx. New York; W. N. Welch, Robert Flournoy, J. W (iatcH, J. K. Bcnw*. Macon, tin.; W. It. n. hI. s, J, W. I.efti.n, Baltimore; R. IV. Walker and w ife, Ismiaville; M. Con nor, Troy,Ala.; John Weisen.St. Louis; M. Julius, II. Moses, Guerryton, Ala.; John T. Kates, Win. Bukes, li. II. Fon taine, W. B. Hill, city; G. M. Y. Jen- 1, Kalamazoo; A. P. Cornant, K. !’. Barry, Boston; II. Hirseh, A. Hirach, ale, Ala.; Cecil GablsHt, Moiitgom- y, Ala.; Charles Martin, city; B. Nelig, Auburn, Ala.; C. B. Goldson, Troy, Ala.; G. W. Rolling, Kngland; L. C. Williford, Florence, Ga.; II. L. Hull, If. Waldman, Opelika, Ala.; G. I). Mow, Mac.ni, Ga.; FM T. Long, Hurt- ville, Ala^ J. K. Billups, Alabama; John J. Bank*, Knou, Ala.; J. G. Jor dan, Georgia; U. II. Rogers, Nashville K. N. Harris, Troupe county; Tom Brown, Gainesville, Florida. B*lfkN Mmm. Buck Ellington, Lumpkin, Ga.; R. J. Walker, John W. Hewell, W. W. Shipp, Cuaaeta, tia.; Mr*. KUison, Tal- Itotton; L. D. Cox, Tuskegee, Ala.; K. C. Hood, W. H. Robinson, George W. Hearn, city; John W. Slaughter, Pine- ville, Ga. OmItaI Htlrl. B. Lyon, HurtviUe, Ala; John T. Itro.liiax, New Orleans, La.; J. Moffett, Philadelphia; J. B. Maxwell, TalU»t- ton; A. J. Ammon and wife, Ala bama; J. It. Ntophenson, Talltottou. The laigest sto<»k of Gold and Silver Watches In this city, at aopJO ;tm Wittich A Kinskl's. •14 Trw WelMl. dr. We have alsml 1,000 pounds of old type metal which we offer for sale cheap. Also, about 400 pound" Nonpareil, Brevier and display type. de2 tf Enqi iher Rum. IXMar Rsflsf". Housekeepers who study economy in small things should use Dooley’s Yeast Powpkr, the l>est, because per fectly pu.e; the chea|>est, a* «\cry pa* Wag« Is full weight. L*rf* (rss4 rrwral-lapwlM •Csttofti>a« kaaiier ik*s LmI Tear. Sunday night occurred the anniver- taryofthe MWonuy Society of St. Luke Sunday School. The church was crowded. The children and teachers of the school were seated in the centre of the building—the boy* on the right and girls on the leA of the middle aisle. Service was opened by a song—"What a Friend we have In Jeaus"--by the entire congregation, followed by prayer by Rev. Mr. Walker. “Beautiful Vale of Rest’’ was sung by the school, followed by an address by Rmt. j. n. Key. D. b., in vhkk h* touched on the death of Bishop Mkrvin, saying that he was one of the greatest miasionary divines in the world. His address was concise but pointed. Next followed a song, “Tell it Again," in which the entire congrega tion joined. THE OOLDKX NINE, consisting of nine beautiful little girls, came forward, and inside of the altar railing, repeated verses and sang l»e- witchingly. “Love," “Joy.” and “Peace," were personated by Lillie Kent, Julia Johnson and Ida Roper, respectively. “Ix>ngSuffering,” “Gen- tlenews,” and “<»oodne*H." by f'arrie Johnson, Maude Branch. Carlie I/ed- singer. “Faith/' “Meekness," and “Temperance," by Annie Cargill, Mary Je|>son and Katie Burnt*. They were all dressed in white with flowers in their hair, and looked as if it might have been a delagation from fairy land. The address by REV. O. L. SMITH, D. D., was only fifteen minutes long, and the entire congregation seemed to catch every word as it fell from the lips of this beloved divine. All were pleased with it and seemed as if they could have lintened for hours, with interest. “When we get home" was next sung, after which the Superintendent, J. A. Frazier, made his ANNUAL REPORT. Then came another pretty song, "Every day and hour,” by the congre gation. After the forty-eight verses of the missionary song, “Go on,” Mr. J. A. Frazier resigned his position as Nu|>erintendent. COLLECTIONS. The amount collected during the year is $219 70, a considerable deerease on last year. The largest amount contrib uted by any one class was $19 40, by that of Mrs. Frazier, and had all the ••lasses given half of this amount the total would have l*>en nearly double what it is. THE SINOINO. The several beautiful songs splendidly rendered, and the selections showed that some one with great taste and skill prepared the musical pro gramme. The choir wore clustered around the altar, and their voices, min gled with those of the the children, formed the most perfect harmony we have ever heard. There were some fine voice* among the children a* pos sessed by others of maturer year*, and in time will rival our l>est singers of the Choral Union. fire *■* m Novel Cklfkf* right. About A o’clock Sunday aflemot the fire alarm was given. Crowds |>eoplo hurried through the stree with anxious face* inquiring, “Where the fire?’’ We followed the crowd and found the alarm was caused by tho aparks from a chimney setting fire to the roof of the “Upshaw Hotel,” a two roomed, single story edifice that ornaments that portion of Crawford atreet, known as “Battle Row." Tho firo was extin guished with but little damage to the building. A large crowd gathered in the street, and there was a general re gret that the tire was not allowed to I. A lady regretted that Hook Ider wasn't allowed a chance to try their pulling down powers. A ho tel man ia rival) was exceedingly sorry that the house had failed to burn, ns he wanted the proprietor^(John Upshaw) urgan burned up. A friend, in a sor rowful and distressed voice, said: “For three years I have been ground nearly nnto death by the grinding of that in fernal organ and now when I felt sure of relief, I ani dooimsl to disappoint ment. “To Imd, too bad!" a tear stole downhis cheek as he left the sympa thizing crowd. Just alsttit this time two deceased Shanghais were thrown from the hotel door into the crowd. Tho future men of the “man amlhrother" specie*, foiled in having a firo, saw fun in the defunct roosters, and quick to seize an opportu nity, or any thing else, they seized the chickens and hurled them vigorously at each other. The sport waxed warm, and half a dozen little darkies were tugging inanftilly for possession. The tugging resulted in thedisnieniliermeiit of the foul fowls. In this condition they were in a fix for rapid sport, and many were tho little darkies that re ceived a men* full in his open counte nance, to the great delight of the look- Tho mimic tattle continued until there was scarcely any chicken left, the participant* at the clone, no loubt, smelling louder than even na ture designed that they should. This tattle gave us enough of chicken. In don’t think we will l»e able to look an honest chicken in the face for the next two months. CITY COUNCIL 1885. to exchange them for new bonds bearing the same rate of interest, and to run for a term of twenty years. Th* Council met last night, present the proposition was generally favorably Mayor and full board, except Alderman entertained, and to this time there has Watt, who u at V«il- IjutJin*. i 1 *<‘n «>-l«ngad the *um of **7.4uu. In at least two instances, however, the a coo r nts. propoaition was declined by the holders amounting to alxsit $7uu, w ere reconi- of bond* and suit instituted to compel mended to ta paid. ! payment in money, and judgment for PUBLIC SCHOOLS MINORITY REPORT (hvMlml Skill Make# manufacturers adept* in adul teration. It also quickly enables ex perts to detect adulterations. Dooley’s Yeast Powder, for sale by all grocers, has stood the test of unilvsis and l*oeii proven the purest and strongest of {taking powder*. It makes the moat delicious bread, cake, rolls and pastry of all description*. miPIl MM A MAI. LOO* ! rtgkl BelWMMS Nraira *s4 g*Hh. Voiiderfully strange that human be ing* lieeome *♦> desperate a* to take each other s life, even while sailing through the air! l>eaper*te, indeed, h^s our race become. Atandoned, un- cared for, a* many wives are, disease, slow and insidious, claims her, and she IxHNtmes prostrated and indiffer ent to all surrounding*. Her cheeks ^■no longer aglow, her robust consti tution is feeble and emaciated. Hut there is a wonderful medicine known is English Female Bitters, w hich is a quick and powerful female regulator and uterine tonic, and cures all such female complaint*. dell dJtwlw To the Honorable Mayor ana Council. Gentlemen—I beg leave to present a different report from the one presented by the majority of the committee. ’1st.—Because it M*em* a very improp er thing for this Council to recommend to the next Council the consideration of a measure which the present one has rejected by a vote of * to 2. 2d.—Because the proposed alteration in the Public School, instead of saving from $2,000 to $*.(■■! would actually make the cost greater than at present, a* wa* proved by member* during the discussion* on thi" question before thin Council la*t£August, inasmuch a* it cut* off over $2,0"". the past year it was $2,164.50, which the school* receive from the white scholar* for the use of liooks, and furnishing 1kk‘Vs free to nearly 600 colored children, w’ho now furnish their own Isxiks. 3d—It is a mistake w ithout a shadow of a doubt, that the poor have any difficulty in gaining admission to the school*. All of the colored children are received without paying anything. Any white child whose parent* are un able to pay the small fee charged for books and stationary was received free, and everything furnished him. One hundred children during the past year were thus received. 4th—They are mistaken when they sav that there were nondeqiiate sources from which to make up a report upon the Public .Schools. The trustees last July furnished to Council a complete report for the previous scholastic year. From this report every'particle of in formation which a committee would desire to know can be obtained, but if not the schools are open to the public for unlimited personal examination. The schools' officers will always furn ish any desired information. The school*’ for the present scholastic year have been opened only two month*, but any information concerning them for these two months can be easily ob tained. We report the school* in a highly prosperous condition. The attendance during the pa*t vear wa*64fl whites and 566 colored children—total Ij212. There were twelve white and six colored teachers. The city appropriated $9,000. She has received back fc*25 21 from the State School Commissioner. There will l>e about $700 from the poll tax, so the school* cost tho city less than $7,4no. or al»oi]t $6 per scholar. This makes a tax on the real estate of $2 on every 81,000. The Trustees in their estimate of ox- ponses for the ensuing year said that none of the $9,(ioo asked for should lie applied to the high schools. In tins department each scholar now, w ho is able, pay* $15 per veai and those una ble, nothing. This fee not only pays all the expenses, but leaves a surplus. If with the facilities at command the Trustee* can educate our children in the higher branches nt an aggregate cost of $15 per year, including book*, and at tho name time educate a good many of the poor, f-ee, without costing the city anything, what possible objec tion call be urged against the continu ance of the department? The school* are managed by eleven gentlemen, most of whom were origi nal appointe* of Council. They were chosen because they represent, in an eminent degrce.tlie wealth, intelligence, business professions of the community, and the religious sentiment and pre vailing opinions of our city. We do not believe tluit any other eleven men in the city ran lie found who would lietter represent their con stituent* or would bring more zeal and ability to thl* work. These gentlemen, without fee or reward, many of them not even having children to educate, have given their time and attention to this work. They have adopted a course of study, running through eight years, which the experience of the whole ciVillzed world has shown to be best. For all the public schools of the world put this course of study at about eight years. They have enacted Judieioiu laws for tlie management of tin school*. For ten years have the schools been conducted on a fai more economical plan than nn\ other schools of the State. Thous ands of children have attend(*l them. Thousand* of dollars have been saves! to our people by means of them. This enterprise has been nioreauccesful than anv other ever undertaken by the citvj It lias brought more blessings to tfn homes of her peoplb. It draws |M>pula- tion and w ealth to our city. Would it lie wise economy to cu down the appropriation for the schools ts cripple them in their usefulness, adopt the penny wise and pound fiml ish system, to listen to the crude sug gestion of men who have no experience Fn this direction, to receive as wisdom changes pro|s>N<sl by inxpericnccd men? Let the public weal stand before the private good. Respectfully submitted. L. G. Nell UKSRI.ER. Recoived. the report Of the managers of the city election >ad ami received. [Complimentary to the mayor and MAYOR PRO TKM. Alderman. Nuckolls offered the fol kings Resolved, That the thanks o: this bodv lie tendered His Honor Mayor \\*. II. Brannon, foi the imiforii courtesy and ability w ith which he has preaided over the meetings of Council, r the watchful fidelity with which lie has discharged the varied and trying duties of his office during the Alderman Nchuessler moved to amend the alsive by thanking Mayor pro tern. Nuckolls in like manner. With this amendment the resolution was adopted. Alderman Nuckolls moved that the final report* of committees and city officials and the Mayor’s final address lie published in |mmphlet form. Car ried. CLOSING ADDRESS OF MAYOR W, H. BRANNON. Gentlemen of the t'ittf Council:— At th# dost of our municipal year, in ac cordance with established custom, it is appropriate that l should briefiy refe \Xr ears is f the result* of our lalnirs. The reports of the various isnnmittec* and officers give in detail their priate subjects. A eomparisoi report* with those of former respectfully invited. The ruling idea in the management of the affairs of the city has been that of economy and to secure this end reduc tions have lieeu made in jmme depart ments, that the sttingenev of the times seemed to render imperatfvc, but it is hoiied that all affected thereby have Runinitted cheerfully to the necessities of the times. Salaries have been re duced to as low a (mint a* was consider ed consistent with the public good—the pay and number of police reduced, and mini tier of street lamps diminished to a point which effectc«i a considerable saving in the annual expenditure for g**- The great incubus of debt which hang" like a mil latent about our naeka is the cause of the alisorption of our income, and thU—unless nv extraordi nary means, tho resort to'which is of questionable policy—it is impossible to dimini'.h. rbe general ahrinkaga of raluea of all elanses of property and the conse quent diminution of the revenue of the city, rendered it necessary last year for the Council to propone to the holders of our boud«, falliug due each year to has lately been had in the United state* Court at' Savannah by .the hold ers of that amount offlionds' The poli cy of exchange seems to lie the only, or rather the lieat plan, both for the bond holders and the city, and an ad herence to it is 'recommendend, unless circumstances should render it necessary to adopt measures looking to a scaling of the Isinds. The ratifica tion of the new State Constitution will give a complete cheek to the future en largement of our bonded debt, arid it is hoped will, in connection with the city's promptness heretofore in paying its bonds and coupons when other cit ies were defaulting in one or both eases, have the effect to enhance the market \aloe "f our Isolds. The report f 'f the Treasurer, besides giving in detail our receipts and ex penditures, show the gratifying fact that that the expenditures for all pur poses aggregate $25,940 less than last year. It is also a source of gratifica tion to me that I am able to state that notwithstanding the general cry ofdull times the returns or our merchants show a business equal to that of last year, and the constantly increasing importance of our city as' a manufac turing center will give a permanency to trade that future exigences of the times (an effect but little. The large cotton factory now nearing completion, for its ' conception rapidity of building is a monument of praise to those who had tho skill to plan and ability to consummate s work of so much value to our , .*t T especially that class of citizens to whom employment so earnestly desired, be offered. May its success lie equal to that of those already established, ai ’ the cause of manv similar ones beii erected in the near future. Our Pub lic Schools, which are justlv source of pride to the city, ‘havi become such a necessity that we cannot do without them, and while such omy in the management should lie practiced not inconsistent with their efficiency, and while the Trustees, who are all upright and intelligent citizens, serving w ithout pay, have been earnest and honest in their endeavor* to carry out a system of education which their opinions was best suited to the ends to lie accomplished, vet the stringency of the times has caused some tax pavers, who think they do not get any dip benefit, to complain oftheir expense; . believe that the Trustees, bearing in mind that to be permanent the schools must meet the public approval, consider all reasonable objections and suggestions made to them, and make the schools as they have been past the pride of ail the people. 8om® mack needed repairs have been made to our wharf, hospital street*, and the employment of an Qrer seer of street hands, ‘in lieu of theii management by the Deputy Marshal, which office has been abolished, has been found to work well. The policy of improving a street in permanent manner in contradistinction to the former method of making tern porarv repairs is a good one, and if continued will in a few years give us good streets, the expense of keeping which in good order will be trifling. By a late amendment to the charter of the city our election system has lieen changed, and now the Mayor and aldermen—one from each' ward—has lieen elected for the term of two years, and the remaining six .aldernie'n for one year. I think this plan will lie found to work well, inasmuch as there will always be a majority of the Coun cil experienced in its affairs and ad vised as to its policy. In conclusion, I beg to sav to v< gentlemen of the Council and fellc citizens, that I have endeavored faith fully to perform the duties of my office impartially and for the benefit' of the whole people, ami in retiring from office, w hich I value as \n expression of the confidence and good will of my fellow-citizens, I desire forthe cheerful support I have received at your hands, to the officials and police, and all with Whom I hart had official relations, to tender my sincere thanks. I now de clare this IhhIv adjourned sine die. THF. NEW MAYOR SWORN IN. | Ex-Mavor Brannon administered the oath of office to Mayor F. G. Wilkins. He then adjoumed sine die. INAUGURAL OF MAYOR F. O. WILKI Gentlemen and Members of the hoard of Aldermen: Custom has made it the duty of the Mayor elect, upon hi* in duction into office, to deliver an inaug- ural address. That part of the duties devolving upon me a* the executive officer O* the city, if a duty, Is one I shall dispense with in a summary man ner. Many years have passed since I have lieen connected with the city as one of its officers, and doubtless many changes have been made in the ordi nance*, rules and regulations of the city. Therefore for the present I pre sume 1 shall find myself a novice in the position I now occupy before you. Honorable Board and my fellow-citi zens, I therefore crave your indulgence, and co-operation in aiding me in the discharge of such duties a* may devolve upon me as the Executive officer of the < ity. w hatever it may "be wlU lie subject'to the will of a majority of tho Board of Aldermen, therefore it is unnecessary for ine should I have a line of police marked out l'«»r me to pursue to fore shadow the same on this occasion. It is unnecessary, gentlemen, at this time, to enter into the details of tin financial condition of the city of which t of you arc probably more familiar \vith than myself, and at a proper time, and 30c. probably If, and at Jwill receive your careful attention and you shall have ••••-operation and aid in all ac of your honorable liody which, In .... hutnIile opinion, will lie for the credit and interest of the city. In presiding over your deliberations it will lie my desire and main object to discharge that duty with fairness and impartiality, acting with courtesy, re spect ami kindness towards each ami every member of the lUmnl, feeling well assured that I will receivoen 71 courtesy and kindness at your hamiK To my fellow citizens,'I feci that I would not only act with injustice to my self but grosser injustice to you were I to fail on this occasion to re turn to you my grateful acknowl edgement* for the confidence mani- frated m ••levating me to the position I now occupy, and that too, rellow citizens, tho manner in which it has been tendered without opposition, a free will offering of the |>eople. Such an occurrence has only taken place in two instances within thirty-four year*, and l, fellow citizens, the* recipient in both instances. Language is inade quate to give expression, of gratitude which I feel for this generous confi dence which has lieen manifested to wards me in your action in the recent btecUon. It is well-known, fellow citizens, that vnuch bitterness effecting was engen dered some years since, growing out of mm municipal election among manv our citizens, and to - night feel that I can congratulate ■. fellow citizens that all feel ings of bitterness have been swept away and the l>e*t evidence of that fact is the position I now occupy as the chief executive officer of the city, a free will offering of the w hole people, and I here pledge myself my course a* an office shall be to endeavor to heel all breeches among our people that we may lie as one family working harmo niously together for the interest of our beloved city. In vnforciug th* laws of th« city 1 a hall endeavor to discharge that duty with mildness, though promptly, and with firmness, without favor, lear or affection. The Mayor then convened the new Board. the old rules adopted. On motion of Alderman Andrews the rules of the Council Just gone out were adopted hy the new Council. SALARIES OF OFFICER*. , They were fixed by the new Board as follow*: Mayor, $1,000; Clerk of Coun cil, $1,000 and perquisites; City Treas urer, $1,000; Marshal, $1,050, and he to j UronK. furnish uniform and keep a horse at *—•- 1 his expense; City Physician, $9)0; City Attorney, $100; Wliarflnger, $300; Clerk of Market and Magazine, $300; Keeper of Hospital 8175, and allow'ed 35 cents per day for board of patients; Overseer of Carts and Mules, $50 per month. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Mr. John X. Barnett was elected Treasurer without opposition. Br. M. B. Law was elected City Phy sician on the third ballot over Dr*. W, W. Flewellen and E. F. Colzey. Judge W. F. Williams was elected City Attorney, unanimously. T. B. Huff was elected Wharfinger by a vote of 10 over George Cargill, James Linah, Eugene Lawrence and George Chaffin. These received one vote, ex cept George Cargill who was not voted for. Mr. Cargill withdrew liis name but forgot to so inform the gentleman who nominated him. Mr. Thomas Moore was unanimously re-elected Clerk of Market and Maga zine. Mrs. Catharine Anderson was unani mously re-elected keeper of hospital BOONDS OF OFFICERS. On motion of Alderman Andrew*, the bonds of officers were fixed at twice the amount of their salaries, with the ex ception ofTreasurer, whose bond was fixed at $10,660. CITY ASSESSORS. Messrs. J. T. Daniel, <’. A. Klink and G. G. Gager were elected CTtv Tax As- MARKET REPORTS. By Telegraph to the Enquirer-! Hun, FINANCIAL. London. December 10—Commls, nion-v 3-1(1; account, tt 5-16. eJl 4 P. M.—Consols, money, 96 5-16. i, December 10—i;.® p, m.—Rente* ncr. PORT WARDENS. Messrs. G, E. Andrews, James Kyle, W. J. Chaffin, R. Warren Ledsinger and T. O. Douglas were elected Port Wardens. MAYOR PRO TKM. Col. W. L. Salisbury was elected to fill this office. ALDERMEN’S TERM OP OFFICE. For the long term, two years—C. B. Grime*, J. P. Manley. F. M. Brooks, W. L. .Salisbury, L. G. SchMessier and II, F. Everett. For short term, one year—Henry Bussey, John Fitxgibbons, A. G. Be dell, Joseph Andrews, N. N. Curtis and W. K. Moore. PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACTS. On motion of Alderman Salisbury it w as determined that the Clerk of Coun cil advertise for proposals for contracts to l»e let by the city. COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL. Mayor Wilkins appointed them as follow**: Accounts—Curtis, Manley and Ev erett. Bridges and Wharf—Fltzgibbons, Brooks and Schnesslur. Cemetery—Bussey,Grimes and Salis bury. Cisterns and Fire Deparinent—Grimes, Fltzgibbons and Brook*. Contracts — Everett, Bussey and Grimes. Finance—Salisbury, Curtis and Be dell. HoHpital—Manley Bedell and Curtis. Market and Magazine—Moore, An drew* and Mauley. Police and Gas—Andrews, Schuessler and Bussey. Public .Schools—Brooks, Moore and Fitzgiblxm*. Street* and Sewers—Schuessler, Sal isbury and Andrews. City Improvements and Commons- Bedell, Everett and Moore. Council adjourned until next Mon day night. He •‘■wlar It. Yesterday, after business had, to a degree, lulled, a grocery merchant on the east side of Broad street, set up a Jug on one of the hitching posts for a target at which to throw. Now the druggists on the opposite side “slid" out and began trying their skill, but no one could hit it. Whether these mer- hants had put the contents of that jug under a “biled” shirt or not, no one •an tell, but one thing is evident, as throwers, they are not “stars.” They ight, however, lieen seeing stars and couldn’t throw any better. The gro cery man determined to “bust” it or himself and kept on. His motto is, “if at first you don’t smveed, try on, try again. ’ After getting in about ten feet of it, and taking several trials he at last succeeded and broke the old dwelling of “spirits," and departed. They awarded him the medal and he entln to Imsiness with a light step, having accomplished his object. Rentes 106f. and 97’ Berlin, December lO.-ftpecle lnereis*t 41H,(JUn marks. NkwYoBK. December 10.—Money at j cent. Sterling dull and "toady, 4*2 , strong. 103. Government" quiet ’ d bond" lower. new york htotk market. Special to the Enquirer-Sun. | New York, December 10.—stocks clr**i a little better, a* follows : l0he ' , New York Central 100*4; Erie 9v. 1.. Hhore .VO'; Illinois Centra) 72> ;• I'iusYm. 77; Chicago mid Northwestern ferret! 04H; Hock Island loo',- Union Telegraph (dinpany 77'.. ’ Suli-Treasury paid interc* bonds 174,(100. CuKtoms receipt* 8341,(MM). COTTON. {bales— for speculation Receipt* 6,2^0-6,750 American. -Futures, l-32d cheaper: Upland", low middling clause. December delivery, 6'^d; January an February. 6 T-pu. Kebuarv and March, ti 1->32(1; March an.i April 6'id; April and May, 0 1742d. 1 2 p. m.—Upland", low middling clause | ffffHi |d January delivery, 1; t.ik,!.' I March, 6 7-16; Mat ch »,»!( Decent)* February April. 6 1W2.I. 4:'K» t*. m.—(»r aal«s today Ijnbale 6 ll-22d; April and Mny.tffjd. id February, "hipped In November, per sail, 6’7-liid. New York, December 10.—Cottondull aixl easier; middling uplands like, middling Orleans ll»£c; sales 3K). 6 Consolidated net receipts 70,751; exports to Great Britain 24,005, France 10,374, continent •,225, channel (). bales. December January^ December 10.—Net receipts closed barely steady, sales RJ.uoit 11 47-100911 4VIIW foil. May 11 53-IOOft .11 ftvioota ...11 7ti-lU*r.|| ..11 smooth KK-ii 100 SI UK-lOOur 12 OMjui) .12 00-1004*12 10-lrt) .12 12-IOIm 12 I Hot 12 I7-100«12 10-100 Galveston. December 10.—Cotton steady; middlings 10v", net receipts 6.029; sales 2JM. Boston. December 10.—Cotton firm; mid dllngsll%c; net receipts *29. Savannah, December 10.—Cotton quiet and lower to sell; middling" lie; net receipts 6,130; sales 1,500. New Orleans. December 10.— Cotton quiet; middling IP.c, low middling lO 5 ^*, good ordinary 10' ic; net receipts IS lid; sales 5.0)0: export* to Great Britain 3,6H, France 3,322, continent 1,250. • Mobile, December in.—Cotton quiet; mid dlings lOfcfe; net receipts 5,OS"; sales I/1U0. Charleston, lK*cember 10.—Cotton dull; middling" ihrtip ;«•; net receipts 5,0m- sales ono exports to (/rent Britain 2.RI7, France 3,420, continent 2,073. order shoulders t Watches and Clocks repaired hy ex- periem'ed workmen. Si-hool and Soci ety badges; also, Hair Jewelry made to order. Diamonds re-aet, and En graving ot every kind done, at sep30 3m Wittich 4 Kixskl's. Have you couaumption or any dis- •ae of the throat and lunga? If „o, eall at your Drugstore and get a trial bottle of Thra.U'a Vure. Trial aize 50 cento; large »i.50. [mh24 eodAwly The fluent article,, of Solid Silver and Silver-Plated Ware, for naie at nep30 3m Wittich A Kisskl's. The beet and Urgent selection of line and cheap Jewelry in this city ia at aep3o tint Witlich A Kinski.'s. The largest assortment of Gold anti Plated Watch Chains, Necklaces and Lockets, you can see, at aepao 3m Wittich A Kinski.'.. Muscogee Sheriff Sale il by virtue of n decree issued , ’ Superior Court of Muscogee County, In the case of Doe Ex Dam G H. Peabody, et al.. vs. Roe CmmuuI Kjector Msrv K. Murphy, tenant In pottM*slon, I will sell on the first Tuemlay lu Januajy next, in front of the Auction House of Hlntch a Hecht, Broad street, city of Columbus, Mu*- ctwcc countv ^ Georgia, between the to-wit: Lot# of Land number" the citygrillage north of th* city PROYIMIOXM. Rail I More. Iiccember 10.—Oats quiet and hern AV. Rye quiet and steady, r _ [visions, round lots nominal, ler trade dull. Pork 813 75. Bacon steadv— >rs *<i;.H*4e, clear rib "ides WaSGc. 12'4Alftc. Lard—refined «> .e. Coffee quiet but firm—Job lots lo'.gn21e. Whiskey quiet, at 81 10. Sugar quiet, at IftiliH'c. New York. New York, December 10.—Flour a "hade stronger on low grades without decided change In price; other kinds dull hut clos ing strong for shipping grade*—superfine Western and Htate 85 Uka-5 23; Southern a "hadeiflmier—common to fair extra 85 75; good to choice fH ftV»s 50. Wheat l@2c. belter and In fair export and milling de mand. Corn less active and scarcely so firm. Gats without decided change. Cofree—Rio quiet and steady—cargoes IfaJlc, gold; 1 tk<42igold, for loh lots. Sugar dull and unchanged—7' ^<*.7 \c for fair to good refining, refined steady and in fair demand—9*4 for Rtandnrd A. Molasses, grocery grades steady ami In moderate Inquiry New Orleans, new crop, 4Xc for common to choice. Rice without decided change and In moderate demand,—5'.ya-0',e for DaiNiaiui, 5> 4 «*7e for Carolina. Pork dull and easier—old mess 813 12' 3 . now 81; 37' v. 1! H2' ; . Urd lower- prime "team closing nt $S fP;/a><50. Whis key nominal,81 10. LmUvIIIc. Louisville, December 10.—Flour quiet- extra 81 2SV®4 5o, family $5 «k<i 5 25. Wheat quiet and unchanged—red $1 white81 35, dull, 70c. Pork quiet, at *12 2V « U .50. meats quiet—shoulders I'-.c. clear rib sides 6’ 4 c, clear "Ides 6\c. Bacon nominal. Sugar- cured hams , 13' .*•. Jjird firm—choice leaf tierce «'./•. keg 1i)r. Whiskey quiet, 81 05. Bagging dull, at I2 1 ./*. Tobacco quiet. 4'laelanntl. Ing—red 81 ls<a.l 25. Corn dull and lower— 40i441c. Oats tjulct and firm — 3u«33c. Bye 64«*65c. Barley stead> and In fair demand- good to prime Westei spring • boulder" 4-> 4 c, clear rib side* 6 laeon quiet -shoulders 7c, clear rib --.Hearside* H'y. Whiskey stmngnnd higher 81 U5. Butter heavy—fancy creamery ')Oa32e, prime to choice Western reserve 20 »t.22c. Central Ohio l*e. Sugar steady and unchanged—lo*.ia 10V for white. yellow re fined »• 4 «r.»d /•. New Orleans 7ssH«c. Hogs in fair demand and firm, 8) 7-5s*4 10; pack ing 84 25«r4 4.5; receipts I4..50I), shipment* HT. Lou in. Dee In fair demand, fall *1 JHwl ADf, pmber lo.—Flour quiet and Wheat easier-No. 3 r*sl No 4 do. 81 lo Idd. Corn No 2 mixed Ur\i* 47e. Oats firm—No. 2 27 , «<«2r\c. ltye ••asier, V> 1 ^ hi be. Barley quiet and unclinnged—prime to fancy Minnesota and WI«eonsin 7UmM>c. Whiskey quiet, 81 05. Pork 112 10r*12 10' Ijird 87 !*). Bulk meats — shoulder" 4 , ,c, clear rib side* 6c, clear sides 6' Special to h'nquircr~Sun.) Ht. Louis, December 10.—Hog* stronger, demand exceeds "imply—packing 84 2"ai4 45. § firm, fair del ^ -' ' el"SK, SS steers—Texans, eorn-fe<l, gl iii(a,3 In good deiutkiul for n grades. Ckleags, Special to Knquirerdtnn.] Chicago, December 10.—Flour steady nml. unchanged. Wheat unsettled, generally higher ami active—No. I Chicago spring 81 ii)V«l II * ; No. 2 do. 81 10*-2 cash and December, fi lu 7 , for January, 81 ll*k for February; No 3 do. 81 Ol'y*! 04%. Corn active and a shade higher—43J*c cash and December. 42'-<• for January, data fairly active and a shade higher—26' ja25* ,e cash, and January, 2(V<i26 1 , - r for Decemhcr. Rye fairly active and a shade higher, at 5MM56*^r. Barley easier, nt tf|w61' t c. Pork unsettled and generally lower. In gissl deni:....! -it* «■• caah, 111 70 tor IKsember. 812aVu 12 (TT*- for January. 812 22' ml 12 25 for February, tard unsettletI and lower 87 00 cash and Decem ber, 87 02*3 for January; 8* ouw* 02*$ foi clear middle* 6* jC. and firm—81 05. Receipts — Flc Whiskey In fair iiemud 12,000 barrels; wheat, il, 20,000 bushels; outs, , 12,0*0 bushel"; barley, ng property, and three, In . . . u — city of Colum- bus. In Muscogee ( Ounty, Htate oi Georgia. J. U. Bl’RRUft, <l«cJo»»*w Sh.rltt, 2I.0UU nilHUeis 1,300 bushels. Aflernom Board—Market closed: Wheat active and higher—81 lo*; for December, 8! U^($l IIS, forJanuury, $1 12' -.• 1 12', for February. Corn active and higher—44G<- , 42*«c January, 42',«• Febrnarv. Outs y active and a shade higher—26*, 4 c cash, 26*^0 for January. Pork fairly active and a shade higher—812 10(412 12* . for January. 812 27*4 for February. lain! sten.lv add un changed. New Orleaas. Special to Enquirer-Sun,] New Orleans, December 10.—Pork firm, 113 00. tard scarce and firm—refined tierce 8*jC, keg 9c. Bulk nuNits scarce and firm- ahoulders, loo*e, 5'/*; packed A- 4 m.V m c. Bitism quiet-shoulder* «%.** 7c, clear rib *|dc* 9e, dear side* Hugar-eiin d hams scarce and firm—large 12'jrfAIXL’p, -mail 14'-. Whiskey quiet — rectlfltsl lexiisiann fl OW*l 05; Western SI "5.41 Ot). NATAL STORES. KTU. ■sals, Ske. New York, DecemlaT 10. -spirits turpen tine steady—88V4C for straine»l. Itosln quiet “ ** " ” ** uni steady—refined t 7 11-lod.