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|%c Republican. GENERAL PRESENTMENTS —OF THE.— Grand Jury of Lee County. NOVEMBER TERM 1882. The Grand Jurors clioseu and sworn, for the November term of Lee Superior Court, beg leave to submit the follow ing General Presentments. ■ We have through the proper commit tees, examined the books of the Nota ries Publics and ex-officio Justices of the Peace, and find them kept in the terms of the law. All charges for costs being properly made and itemized. Wo have also examined the records in the office of the Ordinary, Clerk of the Superior Court, and Sheriff, and find them kept in a style creditable to those officers. We havealso examined the books of the county Commissioners, and find them neatly kept, and that they have issued orders since last March term of the court to the amount of $2,760.16. We find the court house in good re pairs, with the exception that there is some plastering off in different places, and that the steps on west side of the house needs some repairs. The jail we find also in good repair, except that the windows need some panes of glass. We recommend that the Uommissioners provide the Ordinary’s office with proper shelves and desks for books and papers belonging to that office. ROADS AND BRIDGES. We find the roads of the county in good condition, with the exception of the turnpike road from near Starlcville across Muckalee creek, and the turn pike near J. S. Green’s inChokee Dis trict. The bridges of the county that are standing, all need repairs to some extent. The bridge across Fowltown creek near Palmyra, we find to be in a very bad condition, so much so that it is dangerous to cross with teams, and we recommend that the county Com missioners proceed at once to have re paired. We would suggest that the old plank from the top and floor of the old bridge near Leesburg, (known as Jackson bridge,) be used in making said repairs. Also that the turnpike bridges, in Chokee District, have all been washed away and that they have not been replaced, very much to the in convenience of the citizens of Chokee District. We recommend, and respect fully urge the authorities to have them repaired at once, as well as the bridge near Leesburg, known as Jackson bridge. In regard to other bridges that have been washed away, we leave to the judgment of commissioners as to when they be repaired. We find that in the Palmyra District, that there are only two road Commissioners. We request the county Commissioners to appoint another to make out the num ber required by law. We must re spectfully urge our Board of Commis sioners to use diligence in having the bridge rebuilt at once, as there is great complaint bt-ing made of their seeming tardiness in the matter,and some threats of suits for damages being brought against the county. It has been report ed to this body, than on account of the bridge across Ivinchafoonee at Palmyra being washed away, that the colored people on the other side of the creek are separated from their church, another that Lewis Dixon, a colored carpenter is willing, for fifteen or twenty dollars, to make a crossing for foot people across said creek. We therefore request that the Commissioners employ him to fix the same, provided it can be done for said sum. On examination of the tax digest of said county for 1882, we find property returned for the amount of $9,491.79; Levied by the State three tenths of one per cent., which amounted for State $2,847.53; Levied for county purposes 286 per cent, on State tax, which amounted to sß,l43.9s;profesions $150; Total for State and county $11,141.48. We find from the General Present- ments, of the Grand Jury, of March term 1882, that It. A. Forrester, Tax Collector, was indebted to the county, for balance of taxes of 1881, $418.10. He has since collected and paid to the county Treasurer, $418.77. By balance over paid 67 cents. We further find that he has paid to the county Treasurer, of the tax of 1882, $1,450.64, for which he has proper vouchers. He has also collected on special tax $325.00 which he paid to the proper authorities and has proper vouchers. From report of county Judge, K. J. Warren, we find he has received from fines and forfeitures the amount of $95.75, of which amount he has paid to county Treasury, $95.75. Report of Commissioners clerk, W. 11. Baldy, shows an amount on hand November term 1881, $190.00; In hand of Commissioners, not reported then 150.00; received from sale of town lot since, 36.00; total $331 00. He has pail county Treasurer 100.00. A bal ance of $231.00, which is in the hands of the following parties: Commissioners Clerk $35.00; P. J. Carter $170.00; W. T. Saddler sl6 00; amount in the hands of G. M. Byne, not known. We recommend that the county Treas urer proceed at once to collect the above amounts. On examination of report of Jameß Morgan, Clerk of Superior Court, we find that he had on hand last term of court $1.00; received since $4.00; total $5.00; paid out to Treasurer $5.00. Report of James Salter, Sheriff, shows that he has collected since term of court 1882, on fi fas $2.00; on tax fi fas $102.00; total $104.00. which lie has paid, and has proper vouchers. Report of G. C. Edivards, Ordinary, shows that he has received from retail license, S2OO 00, wfiich he has paid to the county Treasurer and has proper vouchers.. We find from Treasurers report, that he had on hand March term, $1,706.56; collected since, $2,172.49; total $3,- 870,05. He has paid out, and has proper vouchers $2,770.61; Commissions on above amount $141.98; total $2,912.59; Dalance in Treasurer’s hands $966.46. In examining the various books and vouchers of the respective officers of the county—we report the following as a Summary of the county finances. Ist. R. A. Forrester, Tax Collectors books show, that the whole amount re turned for 1882, to be $9,491,79, which is less than last years return by about $7,500.00; that the rate both county and State is sll.sß , per $1,000.00; the State tax being $2,847.53; the county $8,146.95; professions $150.00; total $11,141.48; Tax Collector to date $3,- 230.50 leaving uncollectßl to date a balance $7,910.98. Of the amount collected for 1882, he has paid W. D. Wells, county Treasurer $1,450.64. The rate of taxation for this year is $1.02 on the thousand, more than last year, owing to several causes, chief of which is the neglect on the part of the county Commissioners to reassess prop erty returned at less than a fair valua tions at the proper time, which makes the tax for the present year more bur densome on some than others. We deem it unnecessary to make any changes on the tax books for the pres- ent year, as a good number have already paid their taxes. We find upon examination of the Or dinary’s books and accounts, that one account by James Salter, Sheriff, for carrying Louis McGhee, an adjudged lunatic to the Lunatic Asylum for $40.50, which charge we believe to be excessive. We therefore request the Ordinary when such services are neces sary in the future, that he employ some responsible person at the lowest per diem, as is to the best interest of the county. We recommend that the pay of Grand and Traverse Jurors for the next year be $2.00 per day, and the pay of Bailiffs be $2.00 per day, except special Bailiff, and that they shall re ceive $3.00 per day. In taking leave of his Honor Judge Fort, we tender him our thanks for the able manner in which lie has discharg ed his duties, and also Solicitor Gen eral Hudson, for his kindness, and prompt assistance rendered us, in the discharge of our duties. We recommend that these General Presentments be published in the Sum ter Republican and Americns Her or der. Wm. C. GILL, Foreman, JOSEPH T. LOVE, JOHN M. HINES, SALATHEAL A. SMITH, fi. A. FORRESTER, geo. a. McDonald, JOHN J. SCRUTCHENS. JNO. W. FORRESTER, FRANCIS M. McKINNY, WILLIAM H. LONG, ROBERT W. KING, WILLIS JONES, NATHANIEL HARRIS, geo. w. McDonald, JACOB D. SNELGROVE, JOHN 11. POPE, THOMAS K. TAYLOR, SAMUEL SCRUTCHENS, D. A. PETTIS, Sr. Ordered by the court, that the fore going General Presentments be pub lished as requested. Allen Fort, j.s.c.,s.w.c. C. B. Hudson, Sol. Gen. November 26tli, 1882. I certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of Lee Super ior Court, November term 1882. James Morgan, Clerk, November 27th, 1882. We invite attention 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 gsm 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. NICKLE, SILVER, AND GOLD PLATED CHAINS ! Ladies’Bracelets, Necklaces, Chataline 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 REl**l IRIJVCr* Watches and Jewelry repaired a short notice and on reasonable te-ms. JOHN E. SULLIVAN, West Side of Public Square, AMERICUS, : : : GEORGIA This is meant fot you, call and settle yur account, at Dr. £ldridge’s Drug Store. FALL MILLINERY! k splendid assortment o£ n'S W F AliXa MILLINERY AT THE STORE OF Mrs. M. E. RAINES. The Ladies and all desiring to purchase something New and Fashionable ! in Millinery, will find it to their advantage to examine her stock at an early date. STORE AT THE OLO STANO, Jackson Street, west of the Public Square, Americns, Ga. octlttf ftew Millinery LATEST STYLES OF HATS? TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, LINGERIE, HANDKERCHIEFS, AND FANCY GOODS, A NEW STOCK OF SPIT ZEPHYR ! In all Colors, Just Received. KATE KING , Public Square, - Americus, Ga novstf Millinery. Millinery. Mrs. M. B. MATHIS Invites all wlio wish to purchase HATS, BONNETS, RIBBONS, Etc., Etc., As arc usually kept in First Class Millinery Store ! to call at her store on the South side of the Public Square, and see if she can suit them. RUN HUG MU WITS A SPECIALTY ! If faithful and honest work, connected with moderate charges and superior goods, are an inducement, she flatters herself that her customers will be satisfied. EFCall at the second door from the open lots on the South side of Public Square, novistf Mrs. M. 13. MATHIS. THE CELEBRATED SEXTUPLE SPRING BED. To breathe, eat and sleep well is the first requirement of physical organization. S. FLEISCHMAN’S SEXTUPLE BED SPRING. [Patented Aug. 22,1882. L Is the first and foremost to accomplish this end, as it facilitates the first, accelerates the second, and perfects the last of these grand purposes. It is a “thing of beauty and a foy forever.” Last with life, perfect in its adaptation forcomlort, beingdisconnect ed in the center prevents sagging. Made by S. M- LESTER, who will put them on, ana is from long experience able to guarantee satisfaction. AGENTS WANTED to sell these Springs. Territory and Spring outfit turnished and large commissions paid. S. FLEISCHMAN, Patentee and-Manufacturer, octil-Gm Cotton Ave., Americus. Ga. J. A. ANSLKY, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY. Office on Public Square, Over Gtles* Clothing Store, Amerlcus, Ga. After a brief respite 1 return again to the practice of law. As in the past It will be my earnest purpose to represent my clients faithfully and look to their interests. The 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 favorites. Will Sractlce in the Courts of Southwest Georgia, le Supreme Court and the United States Courts. Thankful to my friends for their patronage. Fees moderate. novlltf Pure French Bandies, Wine, Gin, .Rum, and Whisky for medicinal and other uses, at Jhr. Eldridge’s Drug Store. JAXRB FRIFKER, C. 4. FRfI’KER. Danville, Ya. •• Americas, Ga, Jas. Flicker &. Bro’s. AND- MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HOUSE, Under Barlow House, Americus, Ga. New Firm, New Goods, low Prices’ Buying in such large quantities to supply this and the Danville store, we now get quantity discounts that we did not heretofore, and are thereby enabled to give our cus tomers lower prices than ever. Our stock of WATCHES, CHAINS, NECKLACES, LOCKETS, BRACELETS, RINGS, SETS, LACE PINS, EAR RINGS, GOLD AND SILVER THIMBLES, SOLID SILVERWARE, KNIVES, FORKS, SPOONS, CASTORS, BUTTER DISHES PICKLE STANDS, SYRUP CUPS, SPOON HOLDERS, BAKING DISHES, CAKE BASKETS, WATER SETS, WAITERS, GOBLETS, CUPS, FLOWER STANDS, CARD RECEIVERS, ETC., ETC., was never more complete than at the present time. We also have on'liand a large lot of Clocks of all Kinds ! I which we wili sell cheaper than ever and guarantee each one to give entire satisfaction SEWING MACHINES. WE KEEP THE IMIS, WILLIAMS SHE!, ItlEliJ k INN, NEW HOI, AND MANY OTHERS, constantly on hand, and have just reduced the price FIVE DOLLARS on each style. Just think of it, a bran new Wheeler Wilson, No. 8, with two drawers and drop leaf, with attachments complete, for TWENTY-EIGHT DOL LARS. Machines guaranteed in every respect. Needles, Oil, Attachments, and Parts for all Machines, kept in stock. SPECTACLES. We always keep in large quantities, and have instruments to test your eyes, and can fit you up with just what you need. Trices from Fifty-Gents to Twelve Dollars per pair. MUSICAL IN TRUMENTS. This Department is filled with PIANOS, ORGANS; ORGUINETTES, ACCORDEONS, HARMONICAS, VIOLINS, GUITARS, BANJOS, TAMBOURINES, and everything else in the Musical Instrument line down to a Jews Harp. In this line, as in all others, we cannot he undersold, as we buy in large quantities direct from manufacturers. Our terms for selling Pianos and Organs on time are more liberal than any other house we know of. To convince yourselves, get prices and terms from any one else and then caff and compare with ours. Remember, when you buy from us you don’t have to pay freight extra; the price of Instrument covers that; also includes Stool and Book. We guarantee every Instrument sold. Should anything get wrong you do not have to write North and wait ten days for an answer, or ship your Instrument a thousand miles to have it repaired, and be deprived of the use of it for six or eight weeks, hut simply report the trouble to us. Be sure and examine our stock, and get our prices, before you purchase. WORK DEPARTMENT. We will, as heretofore, turn out nothing hut first-class work. Mr. C. A. FRICKER gives his personal attention to this Department. ALL WORK WARRANTED. Prices reasonable. We solicit your patronage, and will endeavor by fair dealing to merit thesame. JAMES FRICKER & BROTHER* SEVEN DEPARTMENTS Davis & Callaway, AMEEICUS, GA. | Dry Broods, 2 Clothing, J Boots and Shoes, A Hats, 3 Carpets, 6Fewing Machines, Trunks, &c. Americus, Ga., September 13,1882. tf • PROCLAMATION No. I! JOHN R. SHAW, Forsyth Street, - - Americus, Ga., ISSUES THIS, HIS Fall Proclamation! Hereby Inviting Everybody, and more Particularly the Ladies, to call and see his GRAND DISPLAY Of NEW GOODS!! v hicii have recently been added to his Stock, WITH A LAROE LOT QRS 1 HE VI AY WHICH, WHEN REOIEVEO, WILL MAKE HIS Slit \um, vi Sides UipM, Ilf Unsurpassed, Prices Upcedeid, ml Variety urinltl I Call at once and oblige yours truly, JOHN R. SHAW, DEALER IN DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS, Fancy Groocis, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, CLOTHING ! Xj -A- DI IE SCX i O -A. XT' Q 9 Bedsteads and Chairs, Roll Plate Jewelry, . Tutt’s Lh er PiPs, Etc., Etc., FORSYTH STREET* v. |. . ANERICUS. 6A. { septStt ' 1