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§l* Republican aßM———i—i—l— ■——— C. W. HANCOCK, JIDITOS Atm AMERIOUS, GEORGIA. Saturday Morning, November 18,1882 Official Organ of Sumter County Official Organ of Schley County. Official Organ of Lee County. Official Organ of Webster County. When the average man laughs he gets fat. When the printer gets fat ho laughs. By Senator Walker—that Mr. C. F. Crisp be invited to a seat on the floor. Adopted. A green shadow has been cast over tbe festivities of the administration thanksgiving. DIED, At her residence in Lee county, on Thursday morning, the 16th, 1882, at four o’clock, Mrs. Mary Green, relic of the late Thomas Greene, of Lee county. Should the Presidential election be thrown into the House in 1884 the Democrats would control it, as they have a majority in the delegation of twenty-three States. ■ ■ . ♦— ■ ■ ■■■ On joint ballot in the New Jersey Legislature the Democrats are sure of a majority ot at least three, and possi bly seven if the two Independent Dem ocrats vote with them, which is alto gether likely. Vote of the Third Congressional District. Beside Coffee county, from which no returns has been received: Crisp, 4,049 Hardeman 4,096 Harrell, 329 Forsyth, not given. - ■■ - Some vile miscreant, says the Bul loch county Banner, a few days since put fire under Mrs. Jeffries’ barn and burnt her entire crop. Mrs. Jeffries is a poor widow, with a poor, helpless father and several little children to care for. She is left almost without a mor sel except what the hand of charity has bestowed. The Newnan Ueralcl tells of quite a plucky young lady just across the river in Carroll who was engaged to marry * young man who was likely to disappoint her on account of the need of a wedding shirt. The young lady hearing of the young man’s condition, went to Whitsburg, bought calico, made a shirt and sent it to her lover, and in this shirt he was married to the donor. Dyed stocking are, it appears, dan gerous articles of wear. In an ex change we read of an inquiry respecting the death of a child of eight. It was shown in evidence that some time ago the youngster had taken the Bkin off his heel through wearing a tight boot and the dye, having come off some woolen stockings he was wearing, en tered the wound, poisoned the blood and death resulted. Dr. Charles Holland, of New Jersey, has invented a locomotive which burns hydrogen gas, generated as required from oil and steam. This fuel relieves passengers of the miseries of sparks, smoke and cinders, and at the same time the speed of the engine is increased. The engine was recently tested on the Erie railway and the success was such that many railroad men predict that in a short time no other engines will be used. With all the magnificent ap pointments of our passenger trains, such as patent switches, air-brakes, and palaee cars, travelers are tormented by the clouds of cinders from the coal burning engines. The new invention will remove one of the chief objections to railroad travel. To Make Postage Cheaper. "I am at present pondering over a scheme,” continued Judge Howe, “that I shall probably recommend in my report unless serious objections should heieafter occur, by which 1 think the public would be greatly ben efited, with small loss to the govern ment. Simply stated, it is to encour age the use of stamped envelopes, in stead of adhesive stamps. The saving would occur in the following manner: The great bulk of letters that come to the dead letter office is made up of let ters which are either not stamped at all or upon which a full rate has not been paid. Of course it would not be possible to have such a class if only stamped envelopes were used, and the expense of returning such matter to the dead letter office, and its subsequent handling, is an item of magnitude. The plan is to sell the stamped envelopes at the present price of adhesive stamps, which would practically amount to a reduction of one cent to the class of peo ple who most need it. We find this item in the Griffin Daily News: “A negro at Barneßville, on Wednesday, gave an elephant in Barren’s circus a chew of tobacco, for which the ungrateful beast caught him up in his trunk and injured him so that he died next day. The colored brother should be careful how he sees the elephant, as it often gets away with the white man.” Agony Over. The legislature quieted the troubled politicians on Wednesday noon, by electing A. H. Colquitt, United States Senator, for the long term, and Pope Barrow, of Clark county for the unex pired term of B. H. Hill. The country is to be congratulated on being relieved from any further solicitude in this matter. The Senators elect are both good and competent men, and Georgia may rest quiet in the assurance that she will re ceive no detriment at their hands. Now let the Legislature come down to prac tical duty, get through with the busi ness before them inside the legal limit, and adjourn for two years unless called together by the Chief Magistrate on some emergency. Griefs. We commend the editorial craft who are unhappy at the turn of the wheel in Atlanta on Wednesday, not to allow their mourning to extend beyond the present moon; rather be consoled with the reflection that they are not to blame, that their skirts are clear. They did not purposely push on the election of Colquitt. If the government goes to pieces they can splice themselves to some friendly plank, survive the catas trophe, and' be landed by favoring winds in “arcadian groves,” when no Colquitt’s or Brown’s will be found to molest their political millenium. Don’t go into prolonged and inconsolable mourning lest atrophy should set in or a permanent state ofmental abberation unfit them for practical business and the cares and obligations of family and society. “Cheer up comrades and be gay, For beneath the starry skies, You may breathe the air again. AUTUMN LEAVES. My life is like the autumn leaf, That trembles in the moon’s pale ray, Its hold is frail, its date is brief, Restless, nnd soon to pass away. R. 11. Wilde. It is with melancholy pleasure that we view the changing colors of the autumn leaves, just before they are torn by the ruthless winds from the forest tree, where they have clung for months with such tenacity; and if left undis turbed would remain longer to cheer us with their glorious beauty, a longer continuation of which would be so pleasing to us, although we know that the resplendent hues which they grad ually assume, are but the harbingers of death. I have often admired the harmonious blending of the rich colors, and then the striking contrast between the most delicate tints, and dark shades, and even black spots, which are peculiar to some. Leaves are a true type of human life; the buds represents infancy, the unfold ing leaves, childhood, when full-grown, maturity, their fading and falling to the earth, the end of life. The gasses of which we, as well as they are composed, go, after decomposition to support other forms of animal and veg etable life; but they still and even will, constitute an active principle, yet hav ing lost all identity, they sink to obliv ian, and here the analogy ceases; for the invisible, immortal spirit, we trust, rises to a higher, happier and more pro gressive life, the resplendent glories of which do not fade, and pass away like the beautiful, but evanescent autumn leaves: That flitter on the parent stem, Thesoutli-wind oft caressing them. ’Till by the north wind they are cast Into the valley of the past. 8. S. A. Macon, Nov., 11th, 1882. New York Gambler’s Philosophy. Truth interview. Experience has shown me that there is no system that will beat faro, or any other game of chance where a percent age is against you and no judgment concerned. The usual percenage in this country in favor of the bank is nearly eight per cent., or four times what it is in the great gambling places of Europe. But it is not the percentage alone that gives the bank an advantage, nor do they count upon that chiefly for their winnings. The fact is, when you play against the bank you play against a machine, and a machine can beat a man out of sight every time. Snell is hu man nature that the average man can not get out of a gambling house with a cent in his pocketß. He is not satisfied with winning a reasonable amount, but goes on until he finally loses all he has with him. He is playing with a limit ed sum against a capital that is practi cally unlimited, and ot course he will get left in the long run, even leaving the percentage out of the question. It is now the correct thing at tony weddings to hire SIO,OOO worth of bonds to exhibit as the gift of the bride’s father; and for a small sum, with acceptable security, a room full of handsome gold and silver presents can be rented. Pretty soon a man of average wealth can give his daughter a SIOO,OOO wedding at a cost of SSO. The world moves—despite Brother Jas per’s assertions to the contrary.—Nor ristown Herald. A boiler explosion at Newburg, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, late Mon day afternoon, resulted in a frightful loss of life. Four bodies and three wennde I men were found, but it is not known how many were hurt. GENERAL -ASSEMRLY. The senate met yesterday at the usu al hour, and was called to order by President Boynton. Prayer was offer ed by Rev. John Jones, chaplain of the senate. The roll was called, and the journal was read. Leave of absence was granted Mr. Norman. The report of the committee on the Northeastern circuit judgeship was taken up, and Mr. Oliver resumed the discussion. When he concluded, the previous ques tion was called by Mr, Greer. On mo tion of Mr. Davis the vote as to the judgship and solicitorship was taken separately The majority report which declared a vacancy in both offices was adopted. Messrs. R. D. Bender, W. A. Post, J. H. Blount, Frank Cham bers and Neal McLeod were invited to seats on the floor. Under a suspension of the rules the following bills were in troduced for a first reading. By Mr. Smith, a bill to amend the act creating the railroad commission so as to have the election of the commission by the people instead of by appointment of the governor. By Mr. Baker, two bills amending the garnishment laws of the state. By Mr. McAfee, a bill to fix the compensation of clerks of superior court and sheriffs for extra service. The bills were referred to the proper committees; Mr. Jones introduced a bill to amend section 4709 of the code The senate then proceeded to the hall of the house to join the house in the senatorial election. HOUSE. The house met at 10 o’clock, and was called to order by the speaker. Prayer by the chaplain. The roll was called. The journal was read and ap proved. Mr. Little, of Muscogee, offer ed a resolution giving the gallery keep ers advance pay of $2.00 each, to be charged up in their final account; adopt ed. The call of counties for new mat ter was the regular order. Mr. Beau champ, of Pike, a bill to amend an act regulating the sale of liquor in Pike county; referred to the committee on local bills. Mr. Griffich, of Oconee, a bill to establish a general option law in this state; referred to the committee on temperance. Mr. Head, of Monroe, a bill to incorporate the Merchants and Planters bank of Forsythe; referred to the committee on local and special bills. Mr. Lewis, of Milton, a bill to pay pub lic school teachers for services in 1871; referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Bush of Miller, a bill to regulate the transfer of cases to the county court of Miller county; referred to special ju diciary committee. Mr. Atkinson, of Meriwether, a bill to provide for only one grand jury for each term of the su perior court of Meriwether county; re ferred to the committee on local and special bills. Mr. Beck, of Lumpkin, a bill to amend the garnishment law so as to make wages subject to garishment for debts for daily provisions; referred to the committee on judiciary. Also a joint resolution that our national rep resentatives be requested to use their influence to re-open a court of claims for certain claims now out of date; re ferred to the committe on the state of the republic. Mr. Key, of Jasper, a bill to provide for the election of county court judges by the peoplo of each county; referred to the judiciary com mittee. Also a bill to submit the ques tion of prohibition to the voters of this state; referred to the committee on tem perance. Mr. Silman. of Jackson, a bill to amend section 4184 prescribing time for filing bills of exceptions in cases of equity; referred to committee on judiciary. Mr. Awbry, of Heard, a bill to change the time of holding the superior courts of Fayette and Heard counties; referred to committee on ju diciary. Mr. MoCurry, of Hart, a res olution that our national representa tives be requested to use their influence in securing a repeal of the internal rev enue laws; referred to the committee on the state of the republic. Mr. Mc- Bride, of Haralson, a bill to amend section 4372 of the revised code; refer red to committee on judiciary. Mr. Jor dan, of Hancock, a bill to amend sec tion 4612 of the code, relative to the maiming of brute animals; referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Red wine, of Hall, a bill to repeal the act establishing the city court of Gaines ville; referred to the committee on local and special bills. Mr. McElvaney, of Gwinnett, to regulate practice in the county court of Gwinnett; referred to the committee on local bills. Mr. Wisdom, of Harris, a bill to incorporate the town of Chipley; referred to the committee on local bills. Mr Rankin, of Gordon, a bill to amend the act establishing a railroad commission; referred to the committee onfinance. Mr. Wilson, of Greene, a bill to repeal an act to authorize pro ceedings in equity in certain cases of in solvency; referred to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Rice, of Fulton, a bill to amend the charter of Atlanta; refer red to the committee on local bills. Mr. Julian, of Forsyth, to reenact an act fixing fees of officers in this state; refer red to the committee on judiciary. Mr. Brooks, of Floyd, a bill to authorize the amendment of equitable pleadings in common law cases; referred to the judiciary committee. Mr. Hoge, of Fulton, a bill to enable sureties on bonds of county officers to limit their liability; referied to the judiciary com mittee. Mr. Osborne, of Fannin, a bill to repeal an act consolidating certain county offices of Fannin county; referr ed to the committee on local bills. Mr. Avery, of Columbia, to fix the liquor license in Columbia, county; leferred to the committee on local bills. Mr. Irwin, of Cobb, a bill to amend the constitu tion as to the homestead; referred to committee on judiciary. Mr. Morrow, of Clayton, to prohibibit sale of liquor in Clayton county; referred to commit tee on local bills. Mr. Russell,of Clarke, a bill to bring on all elections in thiß state on the first Wednesday in Octo ber, except national elections; referred to committee on judiciary. Mr. Payne, of Catoosa, a bill to confer on superior court judges advisory power over coun ty commissioners; referred to commit tee on judiciary. Mr. Geer, of Calhoun, a bill to amend section 2525 of the code; referred to judiciary committee. Mr. Harris of Bibb, to exempt from jury duty certain members of the Macon volunteers; also a bill to amend the chartei of Macon; also to prohibit the sale of liquor in three miles of Holton academy; also a bill to incorporate the town of Holton; also a bill to submit the question of building a market house to the voters of Macon; referred to the committee on local bills. Mr. Zachry, of Henry, a bill to prohibit the sale of liquor in Henry county; referred to committee on local bills. Mr. Calvin, of Richmond, a bill to amend section 1455 of the code relative to elections on “fence” or “no fence.” Mr. Crit tenden, ot Randolph, a bill to prohibit the sale of liquors in Randolph county; referred to committee on local bills. Mr. Hawkes, of Sumter county, offer ed two local bills, which were referred to the committee on local bills, Mr. Simpson, ot Terrell, a bill to prohibit the sale of liquors in Terrell county; referred to the committee on local bills. Mr. McGregor, of Warren, to prohibit the sale of liquors in Warren county; referred to the committee on local bills. Mr. Robbe, of Richmond, a bill to amend section 2981 of the code; refer red to the committee on judiciary. The hour of noon having arrived the senate entered tor joint session, and after it concluded, the house adjourned to 10 o’clock to-morrow. THE STATE HOUSE BILL. A Synopsis of tbe principal features of the IVeiv Capitol Uf 11 Post Appeal. The bill introduced by Mr. Rice, of Fulton, providing for the erection of anew capitol, is already attracting considerable attention. A brief sy nopsis of the bill shows that the build ing is to be erected under the chaigfi and supervision of eight commission ers, to-wit: The governor of the state, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house, who shall serve without compensation, and of five ad ditional members, to be elected by the general assembly, The governor, pres ident and speaker are ex-officio mem bers, and the other five will be “the executive officers of the commission,” and will give their personal attention to the details of the work, and will be paid one thousand dollars each per an num for their services. The commis sioners required to take an oath for the faithful performance ol their duties, and no commissioner shall have any interest whatever in the contract for the erection of the building, or for the furnishing materials, supplies, etc. Any violation of this section of the act is made a misdemeanor in office, and will be punished as such. Nor will any person employed by the commission be allowed under suitable penalties, to have any interest iu the contract. The commissioners are required, as soon as practicable, to select a plan for a suita ble building, not to cost exceeding sl,- 000,000, and to be completed by the first day of January, 1888. The sum of $200,000 is annually appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and should there not be this amount in the treasury available for this purpose from year to year, then a tax sufficient to make up the requisite sum of $200,000 shall be levied by the comptroller-general. The seventh section of the bill pro vides that said capitol building shall be built of gr-mite, rock and marble as far as practible, and that all materials used in the construction of said build ing shall be those found and procured within the state of Georgia, wherever the same can bo procured as oheaply as other material of like quality of other localities. It provides further that the capitol shall be erected on what is known as the Uitv Hall lot, which hag been donated by Atlanta for that purpose, and that it shall contain suit able rooms for the senate and house of representatives, for the governor and chief executive officers, for the supreme court, the agricultural and school com missioners, the principal keeper of the penitentiary and the state librarian, with suitable vaults and places for the safe keeping and preservation of public records, papers, etc. The commissioners are required to advertise for bidg to erect the building, and for supplies and materials, and to take a satisfactory bond from the suc cessful bidder, who must b“the low est responsible bidder.” It is made the duty of the commissioners also to submit a full and detailed report to such general assembly at its regular session, of their acting and doings, including a statement of all expenditares. In Homer Bronson’s garden in Wa terbury, Conn., was buried the arm he lost in August last. He complained that the arm felt tired and cramped bat he experienced instant relief when, without his knowledge, the arm was exhumed and reinterred in a different position. Three times the severed limb lias been moved to give relief to the sufferer and each time successfully. Tennyson’s “May Queen. ” Who knows that if the beautiful girl who died so young had been blessed with Dr. Pierce’s “Favorite Prescription” she might.have reigned on many another bright May day. The “Favorite Prescription” is a cer tain cure for all those disorders to which females are liable. By drug gists. The Valdosta Times calls attention to the fact that the new code has al ready been attacked by the legislature, and wants to know what will be its condition a month hence. Drugs and Patent Medicines can bo bought cheap for cash, at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. Alexandria, November 10.—Se rious complaints come from Mansoorah of the ravages of worms in the Egyp tian cotton crop. This is meant for you, call and settle your account, at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store, Hew Executor’s Sale. Agreeable to an order passed in the March term, 1880, by the Honorable Ordinary of Sumter county, will be sold on the first Tues day in January next, before the Court bouse door, in the city of Americus, tbe following property, to-wit: The house and lot on Troup Street known as the residence of the late Mahala Boswovth, deceased. novlStds L. li. BOSWORTH, Exr. A Valuable Farm Cheap. 425 acres of land at 83 per acre, in Sumter county, about 350 acres cleared and in good state of cultivation, mostly hammock land, lies level, creek running through it, but little waste land, oakand hickory land, pro duces well without manure, plenty of tim ber, within two miles of church, outhouses good, dwelling moderate-half casli. If you want a bargain call (puck. novlßtf J. A. ANfcLEY, Atty at Law. Millinery. Millinery. Mrs. M. B. MATHIS Invites all who wish to purchase HATS, BONNETS, RIBBONS, Etc., Etc., As are usually kept in Fiist Class Millinery Store ! to call at her store on the South side of the Public Square, and see if she can suit them. Tullius HITS Mil BONNETS A SPECIALTY 1 If faithful and honest work, connected with moderate charges and superior goods, are an inducement, she flatters herself that lieir customers will he satisfied. fSTCaII at the second door from the open lots on the South side of Public Square. liovlStf Mrs. M. B. MATHIS. FOR SALE. Casy cottage, five rooms and ijpU i pantry, kitchen and servants house, splendid water, good garden, in ex cellent repair, will rent for at least §io per month. dji 1 OAA Four room house and good outbuildings, in one hun dred yards of the Public Square. CM 4AA Cash will purchase a cen ijp Xy TC Vy traliy located Store House, renting now for §240 per annum. One of tire best localities in Americus. Cash. One acre lot containing two v tenement houses, renting now at ¥5 each, per month, on Spring Street. <tl 2UU Unee an< l three-fourths acres, w ’ four room cottage, good crib, kitchen and out buildings, fine water, just outside city limits. die | in Four room new cottage, ten foot hail, and good kitchen, Troup St. Otoo Eligible lot, corner Church and v Dudley Street, the three chimneys now standing on the lot go with it. $450 Beautiful vacant lot, corner Finn v and Jackson Streets, size 20U x 300 feet, now fence around lot, very desirable and cheap. $650 Diree Hundred acres, twelve miles v east of the city of Americus, weli improved and rich land. $1 600 Three hundred acre farm, new v ’ houses, good neighborhood, 9'A miles Southeast from city, §I,OOO cash, bal ance next fall. $2 000 Desirable 200 acre farm in good v ’ order, OK miles from town, half cash, balance one and two years. I have for sale a lot of tenement houses paying good rents. WANTED—One or two eligible and con venient houses to rent. Also, desirable ten ants for city residences. A splendid farm two and a half miles from the city, containing 550 acres, improve ments fair, well timbered and finely water ed, excellent spring near the house, in good neighborhood; a number of tenant houses on the place so that it can he 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 acres, six room house and good outbuildings, conven ient to business, good neighborhood and a pleasant home. This is a bargain. Price, 81,200—5400 cash,balance one and two years. Just outside of city limits and free from city taxes, a very desirable home. House of four rooms witli hall between, good kitch en and servant house, 4M acres of ground on the place, and as fine a well of water as pan he found in this section. The place is high and healthy as any in the country. Owner wants money and will sell this choice place for 8900 cash, or 81,050—8500 cash, balance in December, 1883. I want to buy 200 or 250 aeres 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 —J 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. LUMBER FOR SALE. One hundred and fifty thousand feet of assorted LUMBER for sale, at 75 cents, per hundred feet. Apply soon. novlltf JESSE SALTER. LOCAL LAW. GEORGIA— SchIey County. Notice is hereby given that application will he made to the present session of the Gen eral Assembly for the passage of an act to amend an act to incorporate the town of Ellaville, approved Nov. 23rd, 1859, so that the municiphl authorities of said town shall he a Mayor, Recorder and five Couneilmen, and to provide for the election and succes sion, and to define their duties and jurisdic tion. To give them power over the streets and sidewalks, markets, cemetery, to pro tect person and property, to provide a reve nue for the town, to provide annual assess ments levy and collect taxes, to make and pass all needful ordinances, rules and regu lations not contrary to the constitution and laws of the State, and to prescribe and im pose reasonable lines and imprisonment. Town Council of Ellaville. Ellaville, Ga., Nov. 14th, 1882. it Application for Leave to Sell GEORGIA— SchIey County. To All Whom it May Concern. Whereas, S. Montgomery, administrator on the estate of G. U. Varner, late of Schley county deceased, having filed liis petition in my office for leave to sell the real estate belonging to the said deceased, These are therefore to cite and admonish all parties interested, whether kindred or creditors, to show cause on or before the January term of said court, to be held on the first Monday in January next, why the said letters should not he granted to the said petitioner as prayed foi. Witness my hand and official signature, this the I4th day of November, 1882. novl7td G. L. Battle, Ord’y. Don’t forget that the place to get Baking Powders, etc., etc., is at Dr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. GO TO JOEiTsT IR.. SHAWS’ FOR NONPAREIL VELVETEEN THE ONLY REAL SUBSTITUTE FOR LYON’S 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 the public that none of these goods are genuine unless stamped with the trade-mark on the 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 deprecatingly, because it does not wear satisfactorily, although there will be many entire costumes of plush sent over from Paris. The 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. The difference in the price makes the costume cosi about one-third as much as if mitde of Lyons velvet, as the various quali tiestcost from §1 to S2 a yard. The Rnssian pelisse suits of this velveteen will be 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 the pelisse. 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 he 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 KEEP TOUR ETI OPKII f THE LARGE STOCK OP Bits, Stas, Ms ill imltal OF HR,. CL 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 he 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 forthc money. Messrs, J. 11. BLACK, Jr., H. M,BROWN and R. M. STEWART Have been retained as salesmen, who will he 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 *IIE *1 C*IEE l novl-8m R. R. STEWART. New Devotional and Explanatory Pictorial Family Bible, Containing 2,500 Fine Scripture Illus trations, Superb Steel I’late Engrav ings. by Gustave Dore, and other Cel ebrated Artists. No other edition of the Bible contains so many largo and magnificert steel plate en gravings, .such beautifully illuminated plates or so much valuable and interesting extra matter. A Whole Library of Biblical Knowl edge. Bound in the same volume with the Sacred Text, illustrating and explaining it, and so arranged as to give the best possible view of Bible topics, and the readiest aid to the reader and student. In Addition to the Old and New Tes taments, Apocrypha, Concordance, and Psalms in Metre, this Edition Contains Over 500 Large Quarto Pages of Illus trated and Extra Matter. Compiled Expressly for this Bible, and is superior to all others in the following re spects: Contains the largest and finest engravings. Has the richest ard most durable bindings. Contains the finest paper* the best printing. Is the cheapest and most complete. THE BEST IN THE FIELD. We Challenge Comparison. Immense num bers being sold. Style s—Extra Fine Moroc., Full Gilt, Raised Panels, 813.00 “ 4—French Morocco, Antique, Gilt Edges, li.no “ 3—American Moroc., Gilt Edqes 9.00 “ 2—American Morocco, Marbied Edges 7.50 A CHEAPER EDlTlON—Without the illustrated matter, Dictionary of the Bible, Illuminated Pages, Steel Plates, and Mar ria’ge Certificate. Contains all the tables, and twenty-six full page engravings. Style I—Arabesque Leather, Marbled Edges 85.00 tlerman Bibles Maine Styles and Price J. H. CHEEK, Agent, for Sumter and Webster counties. novl7tf. ELAM'S LIVEY RSTABLES FOR sale. Owing to my ago and feeble health I offer for sale my Livery Stables, situated on Lamar Street, in the city of Americus, east of the Public Square. The long continuance of this property in this line of business, and the quantity of room, sufficient for all the demands of drovers coming to this market —having stalls and open iots, it is very de sirable, and I now offer to sell it for the reasons above stated. I will sell to a cash purchaser on very reasonable terms, and on very satisfactory figures to those'whd would like time. Call early oryou’llmissahargain. oct-tf H. ELAM , We invite attentjpn to the Large and Elegant Line —OF— JEWELRY! Rings with Diamond and Pearl Sets, with Diamonds and Amathyst, Diamonds and Rubies, Cameos, or any other precious gem which entered into the description of adornments of the New Jerusalem by the Apocalyptic Evangelist, Also, GOLD, SILVER, NICKEL, AND BRASS WATCHES ! ALSO GOLD, SILVER, AND NICKLE PLATED. :ll' ll i ~rr.vi ~ ... .old PLATED CHAINS ! Ladieß’ Bracelets, Necklaces, Chatalino and other Chains, Locketts, and all styles of Plain and Ornamental Gems for gifts for the million. All are invited to visit and examine my stock and buy if pleased, and by no means go away dissatisfied. I am Sole Agent for the GEORGIA WATCH REV'IIRIJVG. Watches and Jewelry repaired at short notice and on reasonable te-ms. JOHN E SULLIVAN, West Side of Public. Square, AMERICUS, s : : GEORGIA