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fje |cmi-§ceUy |epUfm c. wThancock, EDITOR ATTO PROPRH -TOR. AMliltlt-tJS, GEORGIA. Saturday Morning. November 11,1882. Official Organ of Sumter County Official Organ of Schley County. Official Organ of Lee County. OfficiaTOrgan of Webster County. FROM ATLANTA. HON. ALLEN FORT ELECTED JUDGE Special to Sumter Republican. Atlanta,Ga., November, 10.—Hon. Allen Fort, was elected Judge of the South-western Circuit by a large ma jority. B. B. Hinton. This election will carry satisfaction to a large number of Colonel Forts’ scattered over the circuit. There is a general expression of approbation from those who have heard the result, and we believe he will make a worthy successor to Charles F. Crisp, said to have been the best Judge in Georgia. - Georgia Rejoices. True bills found by the national grand inquest of the 7th of November, arc a source of mutual congratulation between States as well as individuals. The testimony has been coming before the people for years; of late it has ac cumulated mountain high. The last leather of endurance was laid on the camel’s back, in the trial of Brady and his coadjutors in the star rout corrup tions. It was evident to the people that no stalwart could be brought to grief, even before the courts, as long as stalwart Republicanism held the reins of government, and kept the keys to a full treasury. The pension bill, the River and harbor steal, the Ilubbel ex actions, and a thousand and one frauds known and read of men, all had to do in a verdict against -the defendant of guilty rendered by the people on the 7th instant. All hail to the great commonwealth of New York, for her voice which echoes down south, as that of many waters, joy to the voters of the first Congress ional district of New Jersey, for the defeat of ex-secretary Roberson, the captain kid of modern Republicanism. Here is our hand to Indiana, Massa chusetts, New Hampshire, .Michigan, lowa, Pennsylvania and every (State which has taken part in this funeral. The old dominion alone has been kept under the feet of Malone, by the use of his politarian caliorts. It will be ob scured however,that in those districts of Virginia, where there was enlightened intelligence the same verdict was ren dered, of unqualified condemnation of the political methods of the present ad ministration. Georgia claps her hands, that the 9th district has been rescued from a like dark doom, of Mahoneism in the can didacy of Speer. Candler has borne himself well and triumphantly, and stands the proudest among the solid ten. Let moderation temper our joy, and a strict, honest, consistent, opposi tion on the part of the Democracy, to those corruptions the opposition to which has raised them to power. Hon. Samuel Hall. This gentleman was elected associate Judge of the Supreme bench, on the 6th ballot on Thursday last. His first en dorsement was 69 votes, and at each succeeding ballot, this was increased to 101, other votes were then changed, making 119. There is hardly a doubt but Judge Hall is the most thoroughly indoctrinated in legal lore of any man, on or off the Supreme bench, in the State. The Legislature has done Geor gia aVavor by placing him on the bench. Col. Thomas DeWolf, of the Colum bus district, is the oldest member of the present legislature, and it may be parenthetically remarked, one of the spryest. Over thirty years ago he started the Columbus Sun, and for many years it was the only daily paper in Columbus. His son, Mr. W. S. DeWolf, is at present the editor of the Columbus Times. Election for Judges. On Monday the following gentlemen were elected Judges. For the Augusta circuit, Hon. H. C. Roney, of McDuffie. For the Southern circuit, Hon.—'— Hansel, re-elected without opposition. Home circuit, Judge Branham. South western circuit, Hon. Allen Fort. For Solicitor, Oconee, C.C. Smith. Information from headquarters at Washington, state that the republicans are completely overcome and perfectly astounded at their overwhelming defeat. Think cf it, Pennsylvania a Dem ocratic State once more. The first time simee 1874. A newspaper in Alexandria Btates that one of the Bedouins implicated in the murder of Professor Palmer, Captain Gill and Lieutenant Carring ton has been captured and has made a full confession. Frank Leslie’s Sunday Magazine. The December number is full of de lightful, entertaining and edifying read ing; indeed it would be hard to find grouped within two covers more varied, interesting and generally instructive matter. The editor, the Rev. Dr. Tal mage, has some peculiarly interesting “Essays on Timely Topics,” and a sermon in the Home Pulpit,“Forward,” There are some studies in the Acts of the Apostles, grouped under the head ing “International Lessons for 1888,” which every one may profitably study. There are stories, sketches, essays, poems, etc., by Marion Harland, Har riet Irving. George McDonald, LL.D; Michael Munkacsy, Professor Derry, Myrta Lockett, M. V. Moore, and other writers of celebrity. Among the other prominent features of the number are “International Sunday-school Lessons for 1882,” “Wit, 'Wisdom and Pathos of Childhood,” “Rhymes and Rhythms for the Little Folks,” “Drift of Relig ious Comment,” ‘Editorial Comments,’ etc., etc., together with beautiful illus trations, mottoes, etc. The price of a number is 25 cents, or $3 a year. Post free. Mrs. Frank Leslie, Publisher, 53,, 55 & 57, Park Place, New Y T ork City. Extract From a Letter Dated at Follctown Charlton County. We are permitted to use a part of a letter from Dr. J. R. Smith, dated as above, and giving some information of that section of Georgia, which will be of interest to the curious among our readers. Speaking first of Camden county, the Dr. says: “This is # a thinly populated section of Georgia, and so far as I know, there is hut one practicing physician in this county, and he resides in the upper edge of Camden. Between this place ( Way cross,) 33 miles, and between this and St. May’s, 35 miles, there is not a sin gle resident physician. This is a wire grass section and cannot be considered an agricultural one. “Logging” and stoekraising occupy the time of most of those that labor. Farms of five or ten acres, at wide intervals are scattered over tlie county. The best lands, swamp and hammock are almost all uncleared, and even those in cultiva tion before the war, as rich as any in the world, are now thrown out, except ing a few on the Satilla river, cul tivated in rice, 1 know of none at all. There are thousands of acres that would produce 70 to 100 bushels of corn, or a bale of cotton to the acre. Yet with good land, the finest climate in the un ion. The people do not make their own bread. Poverty and ignorance seems to be the order of the day down here. There are sporadic cases of in telligence and thrift, who live well and all hospitable. The Primitive Baptist, is the prevailing form of Christianity. I suppose you have a comet up with you. I have been making my observa tions of one at intervals for the last month, next to the comet of 1843. This is the'iargest and most showy I ever saw; yet like the things of this earth, it has had its day and is Tapidly fading away.” A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. Three IVeEro .Tien llnricil Alive Umler n ICailroiul Embankment, Near the Ice Works. Macon Graphic, Btli, inst. This morning, about ten o’clock, an accident occurred near the ice works, on the Brunswick division of the E. T. V. & G. road, that resulted in the killing of William McClendon, William Allen and Sam Stanford. For some time past Mr. A. J. Harris, one of the gravel train conductors, has had a force at work undermining a bank on the road for the purpose of obtaining earth to be used along the line. The mode of operation has been to cut under tbe bank as far as was safe, and then prize it oil' from the top by means of crow-bars driven down. This morning four men were at work together as usual undermining a par ticular section of the bank. The work is not considered dangerous, but Mr. Harris, to avoid the possibility of an accident, is always on the lookout. He noticed this morning the enormous mass breaking loose, and at once gave the men warning. They immediately dropped their tools from the bank, but three of them were too late. The ponderous mass of solid earth came crashing down, burying them out of sight, and producing instantaneous death. Mr. Harris at once collected all of his large force and put them at work digging out the unfortunate men. The bodies of William Allen and Sam Stanford were first recovered and were found to have been buried to a depth of about three feet. The body of William McClendon was buried to a depth of five feet, and was not recovered until some time later. Shortly after the accident Mr. Har ris received the following note from Superintendent Mallory, viz.: “Make necessary arrangements for the proper burial of the three hands killed. J. E. Mallory. No blarne attaches to any one in the matter. The felling of the earth was something could not have been foreseen and was in no way the result of care lessness. It is presumed that the hard earth must have stratified like a rock, as it broke loose under a comparatively very slight weight. An immense crowd of negroes gath ered about the scene of the accident and many of them appeared to be overcome by the terrible death of their late friends. The bodies were placed in an empty freight car until they can be taken in charge preparatory to burial. FROM THE MOUNTAINS. Canton, Ga., Nov. 3rd. 1882. Dear Old Republican —For nearly thirty years I have been a constant reader and subscriber, as well as occa sional contributor, of the Sumter Re publican. I cannot now remember a week in all this eventful period I have not seen its familiar face. In war time and peace; on the inarch and around the camp-fire, it has been a solace and comfort. In adversity and prosperity, in happiness and in misery; wherever fate or circumstances have placed me, the old paper has followed me and cheered many lonely moments, and furnished much needed information from the place of my boyhood, my youth and mv young manhood. To-day my family circle would be incomplete with out the Sumter Republican. It has been a long time since I wrote you a letter, and if your columns are not too much crowded, you may find room for this communication from the mountain regions, now attracting more or less attention. These people have for many decades been in blissful ignorance of the outside world, and been much neglected and ignored by the State authorities. This section of Georgia is an open field for enterprise and development. Horace Greeley’s advice to “go west” is to have an addenda in “go to North Georgia. This side of Heaven there is no more hospitable people than live here, and they invite immigration from all sec tions. The first avalanche of new comers have already made their for tunes. Dis a national absurdity for the cotton of the South to be transport ed to the North, with all the natural resources here for its manufacture. The new factories now springing up all over this section, are the pioneers of the uncounted spindles which are yet to begin the hum of their grand march on the banks of the Etowah, the Coosa, the Chattahoochee and other streams. North Georgia with its twenty-five per cent, of the States fifty-eight thous and square miles, certainly has not ten per cent, of its resources developed. When will the over-crowded popula tion of tlie cities tako the wings of the morning and fly to regions where they shall have room to turn round, breathe and expand, and become masters of their own fortunes. There are tens of thousands of fortunes waiting for men to come here and win them. Before moving here, I heard much of “Moon- Shiners,” “Illicit Distillers,” killing a man for wearing good clothes, etc. It is all false. I never saw people more placid, more cheerful and amiable. It is dastardly mean for correspondents and newspapers to keep representing them as acrid and waspliish, and satur nine and malevolent. 1 have lived among many people, and have yet to find a more affable, delicately sympa thetic, whole hearted people than those of North Georgia, and particularly of Cherokee county. They are loyal to the democratic party and patriotic. They were reared under Joe Brown’s teachings and think “American politics rotten,” and that the party steals most which has the most chance. The most important town east of the State Road is Canton, the old home of Joe Brown and Dr. Lewis, whose names are so closely blended with the past twenty-five years history of this sec tion. Many years ago Gen. W. W. Phillips, of Marietta, began tlie almost hopeless and herculean task of obtain ing State aid for a railroad through these mountains, and to develep the hidden treasure of its valleys and streams. His youth and young man hood hid been spent here, and he knew better than any living man what was in store for such a successful enterprise. After unceasing work he lives to see his labors nearly completed. Leaving the W. and A. Railroad at Marietta, you board the “Narrow Gauge” and in comfortable coaches you are landed at Canton, twenty-four miles, in two hours. Until last Spring this was the terminus of the road, but now the cars run to Jasper, in Pickens county, and in six months will be completed to Murphy, in North Carolina, there it connects with an important system of railroads. I have been in all parts of North Georgia, but never found any place equal to Canton for pure air, good water and even temperature. In three summers I have never spent an uncom fortable night, or heard a musquito. What a luxury for a Southwest Geor gia care-worn and night-tossed soul. No malaria here—the people never heard of Quinine until I introduced it, and it is only needed by an occasional straggling case of sickness coming from some other point. I have never dis posed of but three ounces in as many years of business. Our road is owned and controlled by two northern capital ist; who have bought all the mines and other valuable property near its line. No liquor is sold in our county, nor can’t be. Every good citizen is con stantly on tlie lookout to report every case of violation of the law in this direction. We have succeeded in de stroying every illicit distillery,with the aid of the Revenue raiders. If our friends want whisky when they visit us they must bringit with them. We have a splendid hotel, good schools, a large brick Methodist Church, and a Baptist house of worship just going up. Gov ernor Brown donated the ground and subscribed two hundred and fifty dol lars in cash for its erection. It is a brick building, We have several large brick stores, and our merchants are prosperous and happy. Finally lam made to exclaim as one of old: “Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a South land, give me also Springs of water.” To our nation God has given a South land, a vast and magnificent reach of country, and only requires to be known to be appreciated and utilized. “There’s faith in the streams, there’s hope in tlie hill?, There’s life in the old land yet.” W. A. G. Thanksgiving Proclamation. By the President of the Untied States A Proclamation: In conformity with a custom, the annual observance of which is justly held by this people, I, Chester A Ar thur, Piesident ef the United States, do hereby set apart Thursday, the 30th day of November next, as a day of pub lic Thanksgiving. The blessings de manding our gratitude are numerous and varied, for the peace and amnity which exist between this Republic and all nations of the world, for freedom from internal discord and violence, for the increasing lriendship between the different sections of this land of liberty, of justice and of constitutional govern ment; for the devotion of the people to our free institutions and their cheerful obedience to mild laws, for the con stantly increasing strength of the Re public, while extending its privileges to our fellow-men who come to us, for the improved means of internal commu nication and increased facilities of in tercourse with other nations, for the general prevailing health for the year, for prosperity of our industries, the liberal return for the merchants’ toil affording a market for the abundant harvests of the husbandman, for the preservation of the National faith and credit, for a wise and generous provis ion to effect the intellectual and moral education of our youth, for the influence upon our conscience of restraining and transforming religion and for the joys of home—for these and many other blessings we should give thanks. Wherefore, I do recommend that the day above designated be observed throughout tlie couotry as a day of National thanksgiving and praise and that the people, ceasing from their dai ly labors, and meeting in accordance with their several forms of worship, draw near to the throne of Almighty God, offering to him praise and grati tude for the manifold goodness which he lias vouchsafed to us, and praying that his blessings and liis mercies may continue; and I do further recommend that the day thus appointed be made a special occasion for deeds of kindness and charity to the suffering and needy, so that all who dwell within the land may rejoice and be glad in this season of national thanksgiving. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington this 25th day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two, and of the independence of the United States the one hundredth and seventh. Chester A. Arthur. By the Priesident: Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, Secretary of State. Death of Mrs. T. J. Simmons. Macon Graphic Bth inst. The city became wrapt in sorrow to day when it was known, and told in almost breathless tones that Mrs. T. J. Simmons died this morning, at five o’clock, after an illness of about a week. Though her sickness was gen erally reported in the past few days, but few knew of its serious nature and hope lingered in the heart of relatives and friends that life would be spared her, but an All Wise Providence de sired her as a member of the heavenly fold, and took her to the celestial home, beyond the stars, where tears are un known and the sunshine of the Father’s smile brightens all with hope. A no bler woman, a loving wife and fond mother passed away when her soul was borne aloft on angels’ wings from its fail tenement of clay. In the death of Mrs. Simmons, soci ety loses an ornament and the church one of its strongest friends and faithful workers. In her were beautifully blended all the attributes constituting a pure, womanly character. In friend ship’s golden band she was the truest link, love’s diadem had not a moie priceless setting than she, while the Christian’s crown bears no brighter jewel. The young sought and loved her sociey, and the aged delighted in her presence. Wherever she went smiles greeted her. Mrs Simmons was formerly Miss Wright, of Monroe county, and became Mrs. Peek. She married Judge T. J. Simmons, of the Macon superior court, a number of years since, and during her residence in Macon, forrped a large cir cle of friends, who were bound to her by many loving ties. FUNERAL OF MRS. SIMMONS. In last token of respect and esteem, a large assembly of friends and mourn ers gathered at the First Baptist church Thursday afternoon at half past three o’clock to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Judge T. J. Simmons. The ceremonies were conducted most impressively by the Rev. E. W. War ren, pastor of the church. The services opened with a voluntary of the duet “Nearer My God to Thee,” written by Mr. A. L. Wood, and most beautifully sung by request by Mrs. C. A. Sindall and Mrs. Geo. Camp. The choir com posed of Mrs. C. A. Sindall, Mrs. Geo. Camp, Mr. Sam Everett and Mr. T. S. Lowry and Mr. A. L. Wood, pre siding at the organ, also sang during the services the hymns “Asleep in Je sus” and “It is not Death to Die.” After the completion of the services at the church a long line of carriages fol lowed the remains to the cemetary and into the grave the elegant casket, laden with flowers, containing all that was mortal ofMrs. T. J. Simmons was si lently lowered by the pall bearers, Messrs. B. L. Willingham; Geo. S. Jones, Isaac Hardeman, W.C. Single ton, J. H. Blount, Willis Price, Tyler Rogers, G. S. Obear. No death has occurred in Macon in long years more deeply mourned than that of Mrs. Simmons. Lovaly in per son and beautiful in character, she was dearly beloved and greatly ad mired. Teethina (Teething Powders) is fast taking the place of all other rem edies for the irritations of Teething Children. J. A.. ANSLEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY, Office on Public Square, Over Gyles’ Clothing Store, Americus, Ga. After a brief respite I return again to tlie practice of law. As in the past it will he my earnest purpose to represent my clients faithfully and look to their interests. Tlie commercial practice will receive close atten tion and remittances promptly made. The Equity practice, and cases involving titles of land and real estate are my favdrites. Will practice in tlie Courts of South west Georgia, tlie Supreme Court and the United States Courts. Thankful to my friends for their patronage. Fees moderate. novlltf Postponed Administrator’s Sale. GEORGIA— Sumter County. Agreeable to an order granted by the Ordi nary of Sumter county, will be sold before the court house door of said county in the city of Americus on the first Tuesday iu De cember next between the usual hours of sale, one house and lot in the eastern portion of the city of Americus, kn. wn as the Jesse Jackson place now occupied by R. H. Daniel and wife bounded north by Jefferson street, east by a street running north and south, south by lands of R. E. Cobb and others and west by Geo. Bosser and others, con taining nineteen (19) acres more or less,sold for distribution among the heirs of Jesse Jackson dec’d. J. 11. ALLEN. Admr de bonis non Estate Jesse Jackson deceased. novll-tds. FOR SALE. fib 13 K Casy cottage, five rooms and rjpVJ 4 O*pantry, kitchen and servants house, splendid water, good garden, in ex cellent repair, will rent for at least $lO per month. fib 1 DAA Four room house and good JLjiiUV/ out buildings, in one hun dred yards of tlie Public Square, fib "I /j AA Casli will purchase a cen- IqP JL )rt \J trally located Store House, renting now for $240 per annum. One of the best localities in Americus. A splendid farm two and a half miles from tlie city,containing 550 acres, improve ments fair, well timbered and finely water ed, excellent spring near tlie house, in good neighborhood; a number of tenant houses on the place so that it can be easily divided into small farms for renting. Fish pond already made. Excellent place for dairy, truck and general farming. Price, $5 per acre. Also, 250 acres three miles from town, healthy and finely situated and splendidly watered, One of the best places in Geor gia for a dairy, fruit, fish and vegetable farm, On the market for a short while only and $1,900 cash will buy it. Also, a desirable city place 3% acres, six room house and good outbuildings, conven ient to business, good neighborhood and a pleasant home. This is a bargain. Price, 51 ,200—5400 casli,balance one and two years. Just outside of city limits and free from city taxes, a very desirable home. House of four rooms with ball between, good kitch en and servant house, 4M acres of ground on the place, and as fine a well of water as can be found in this section. The place is higli and healthy as any in tlie country. Owner wants money and will sell this choice place for SOOO cash, or $1,050—5500 casli, balance in December, 1883. 1 want to buy 200 or 250 acres good land, from six to eight miles due east of Americus, I have application for a 200 acre farm near town, also for one of 100 acres. If you have real estate to sell, or wish to buy, call on me. FOR SALE OR RENT—A good place, convenient to business, in a good neighbor hood and at low price. WANTED—Property of all kinds to dis pose of, and buyers for any sort of property. LOTT WARREN, Real Estate Agent and Broker, novltf Hawkins’ Building, Lamar St. GUANO AND SUPERPHOSPHATE! FOR SALE ON TIME, WILCOX, GIBBS & CO’S GUANO, BOWKER’S COTTON FERTILIZER, NASSAU GUANO, All for sale—all standard goods. Also, Wilcox, Gibbs & Co.’s Superphosphate— Price, 532.00 on twelve months time. All who have used it pronounce the Superphos phate a letter A fertilizer. JOHN N. HUDSON, novlOtf Americus, Ga. LAND FOE SALE Four and a half lots of land in the Four teenth district of Lee county, Ga., for sale. Lying on Muckalee creek, six or seven miles from Starkville, and adjoining what is known as the Lee Jordan farm, Part rich hammock, and part first-class pine land. Titles good. Address, T. L. KENNEDY, novß.ini Opelika, Aia. TAYLOR’S SMILING ROOM IS HEADQUARTERS FOR SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND DRINK! The Best Cook in the city. Meals Served at Short Notice ! Come One, Come All. novtcf J. J. HANESLEY’S MSTMEMT iJJCOIIIMI. I would call the attention of farmers and all others wishing a good meal, to the fact that lain still running my RESTAURANT, Under the Barlow House, where I will ser re you up a warm meal at any hour. Oysto s, Fish and Game served in their season. I also keep a full line of CONFECTIONS ! Fruits, Cigars and Tobacco! Americus, Ga., Sept. 20, 1882. tf THE PLAGE TO TRADE I have on hand the finest stock of nil Hi CHIBS in the city. Ten big cases of toys, looking like young houses, in store, and more on the road, and by Christmas the finest stock of Toys will he in store that has ever been shown in Amyricus. Cigars of the finest qualities from a nickle to ten cents—real Havana flavor. Confectioneries the sweet est and choicest. The fruits of the Tropics, the most luscious and the best. A good stock of Chewing Tobacco—golden leaved. ED. ANSLEY. Americus, Ga., Sept. 20 1882. tf Have you tried them? Tried what? The white Elephant Cigar, the best In town old atD -tEldridge’s Drug Store. GO TO OTOH-IST JEt. SHAW’S FOU NONPAREIL VELVETEEN THE ONLY REAL SUBSTITUTE FOB X-iYOTSTS SILK VELVET. Fine in Texture- Rich, Full-Toned Colors--Superb in Make, Dye and Finish -Unequalled in every respect--Can be worn as Complete Costume or made up with any kind of Dress Material! We would respectfully notify tlie public that none of these goods are genuine unless stamped with tlie trade-mark on tlie hack of every yard, a fac-simile of which is herewith represented. o FROM HARPER’S BAZAR—September, 1882. Another Velvet season is one of the certainties announced thus early by the merchants. Plush is spoken of cautiously, and indeed depreciatingly, because it does not wear satisfactorily, although there will be many entire costumes of plush sent over from Paris. Tlie best service, however, is given in the close short-pile velvets, and in the Nonpareil Velveteen, which is not easily marred or creased. The Nonpareil Velveteen is found in all the stylish new shades of old green, sapphire, wine-color, shaudron, bronze, seal brown and black, and when made with the pile turned upward, so that it will be rased by wear, instead of becoming flattened and sleek, it cannot be distin guished from Silk Velvet. Tlie difference in the price makes the costume cosi about one-third as much as if made of Lyons velvet, as the various quali tiestcost from 81 to 82 a yard. The Rnssian pelisse suits of this velveteen will he worn in black and dark colors during the early autumn and entire winter. The skirt will be short and round, and its only trimming a ruche like that on theqielisse. There will also be English morning suits of vel veteen made with belted hunting jackets, or the short cut-away coats such as gentlemen wear in the morning. The lower skirt will be pleated half its length, gored at the top, and the gored part covered by ample draperies. PETERSON’S MAGAZINE—For a very handsome toilet we know of nothing that can take the place of the Nonpareil Velveteen. DEMOREST’S ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL—Nonpareil Velveteen, when made up, looks so exactly like Lyons velvet that few experts can tell the difference. oct2stf mmm mm&i 1 AM RECEIVING FOR THE w&mmm wmtm : m&m BOOKS, ALBUMS, WRITING PAP£R< ENVELOVES, BLANK BOOKS, INK, SLATES, OHROMO3, FRAMES, DESKS, PAPETERIES, FANCY GOODS, Etc., Etc. o TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. A LARGE STOCK OF NEW AND BEAUTIFUL TOYS ! Newspapers and Magazines for sale. Subscriptions Received and Forwarded. AGNES AYCOCK. nov4-3m _ KEEP YOVE EYE OPM! THE LARGE STOCK OF Boots, Sloes, Ms ail Mirellas 1 IR,_ C. BLACK HAS BEEN BOUGHT BY' R. R. STEWART, Who will continue the business at the same place on the Corner Lamar Street and Public Square, : : : : Americus, Ga, I propose to keep the stock up to the present high standard of excellence in quality, for which Mr. Black attained deserved popularity, believing that the BEST is always the goods desired by the people. My prices for all goods shall be moderate and suited to please the most fastideous in style, as well as the most scrupulous in economy, and in every instance I will GUARANTEE them to be the best goods in the State for the money. Messrs J. H. BLACK, Jr., H. M,BROWN and R. M. STEWART Have been retained as salesmen, who will lie pleased to exhibit and sell to the patrons of the house at any and all times. Visits solicited whether you purchase or not, look at and price my goods. I invite the friends and patrons of the late firm to continue their favors, and all others are cordially invited to call and inspect, price, and if consistent with their notions, purchase. GIVE JtlE *1 c.iee: novl-3m R* R* STEAYART, ALL PERSONS WISHING • PICTURES TAKEN BY ME, WILL FLEASE CALL SOON, AS I SHALL CLOSE BUSIJVESS IJV JLJfIERICUS ON ACCOUNT OF HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS ELSEWHERE. Don’t put it off till the last moment—Dome soon. nov4-2m VAN RIPER, Artist.