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C. W. HANCOCK, .EJ-DITOXi, JkJCjTD PBOPEIETOB. A3IERIOVS, CEOUUIA. Saturday, December 23,1832. - 1 n Official Organ of Sumter County Official Organ of Schley County. Official Organ of Lee County. Official Organ of Webster County. CHRISTMAS. “Peace on earth and good-will to wards men,’’ sang the angels in Pales tine 1882 years ago, and “peace on earth and good-will towards men” has since been the watchword of Christmas tide the world over. The wise men came bearing gifts to the Babe of Beth lehem, and we, also, in memory of that day, give gifts to those whom we love. Cosmopolitan nation that we are, Christmas customs are honored through out the length and breadth of our laud. With the French, we send bon-bons; with the English, we eat roast beef and plum pudding; we hang the children’s stockings in the chimney corner, and the German Christmas tree blossoms and bears fruit yearly in our homes. In the midst of cold and winter we keep the festival and warmth and cheer; our houses are decorated with Christmas greenery and our tables groan with Christmas dainties. There are few of us who do not open our hearts and purses in the midst of the general jolity, who do not feel our pulses quicken to the light steps and the laughter around us. Santa Claus is, however, the chil dren’s saint, and Christmas, kept in memory of a child, is, above all, the children’s festival. Let the children wish each other a Merry Christmas, and be glad because their hands are full. For us who are old enough to understand it, the day has a deeper meaning; for the star that shone over Bethlehem has shed the light of civil ization wherever its story has since been told, and most of the blessings which we enjoy may be traced to the princi ples of religion taught by Him over whose cradle it shone. Then let us keep Christmas with joy and thanks giving. It is right that we should be merry and full of rejoicing on this natal day, but dear friends let us not run into in temperance and excess, but rather let our rejoicing be tempered with rever ence and love. A $20.00 Biblical Reward. The publishers of Rutledge’s Month ly offer twelve valuable rewards in their Monthly for January, among which is the following: We will give $20.00 in gold to the person telling us how many verses there are in the New Testament Scriptures (not the New Revision) containing but two words each, by January 10th, 1883. Should two or more correct answers be received the reward will be divided. The money will be forwarded to the winner January 15th, 1883. Persons trying for the reward must send 20 cents in silver (no postage stamps taken) with their answer, for which they will receive the February Monthly, in which the name and address of the winner of the reward and the correct answer will be published. This may be worth $20.00 to you; cut it out. Address RutleegePublishing Company, Easton, Penna. From Oi>elika--The Disorder Un abated-Numerous Houses Fired Into. Opelka. Ala., December 20. —The excitement here is not in the least abat ed. The firing of pistols, shot-guns and firecrackers is all the go. Several houses have been shot into and the in mates narrowly escaped the whizzing bullet. Mr. Reiser, editor and proprie tor of the Opelika Times, while quietly enjoying the comforts of home, was aroused a few nights since by the crack of a shot-gun and the rattling of his window-paines, which had been shot into. Also, the residence of Mr. Cul pepper was fired into, and his daughter, who was asleep in the room at the time, was startled from her slumbers by the whistling of a bullet that came through the window, passed through a pillow on the bed and then into the bedpost. This bed was the one always accupied by Miss Culpepper, but on that night the kind hand ot Providence led her to another bed in the room, by which doubtless her life was saved. Truly a sad state of affairs, especially so, when a certain prominent young limb of the law, and other young men of the city have to shoulder a shot-gun when they go out to see their sweethearts. Nixes. A special from Decatur, Ga., to the Louisville Courier-Journal says: Con siderable excitement exists over the return of Ed. Cox, pardoned by Gov ernor Stephens from a life sentence. Cox four years ago shot Col. Robert A. Alston dead, in the State capitol. Al ston’s son vowed that if Cox was ever pardoned he would kill him on sight. He and his friends are indignant that Cox Bhould now return to his place, and great f'ars are entertained as to Cox’s safety. Young Alston has been held back thus far by his friends, but another tragedy is certain unless Cox leaves the country. COMMUNICATED. The Death of the Old Year, Farewell old y ear! A long, long, fare well. Into the dark shadowy past you go, alas, I know not whither, while I am left as before to travol the same tempest tossed shores of time, over which angry billows in their course dash, and as often submerge us, neath the foam of their own making. Solitary aud alone, we part, now at the noon of night. No eye marks the falling tear drop, only a mite from the fountain ready to pour forth deep and hearty contrition. No car hears the upheaving sigh, from a bosom sur charged with its two fold weight of earnest grief, as retrospection rehearses the tearful regrets, that duties which clamored for their performance, were left to perish at their birth. Alas, your autograph left in evidence of all my short comings, give mortifica tion and shame, where a glow of pride from well deserved award, shouldtinge my cheeks. Too true a shade of bitterness comes at the thought, promises broken, which scatter the wayside, as hand in hand we journeyed, the while ever hopeful, ever looking for the coming morrow. Promises early made to become wiser, and better, lost in the great whirlpool of motion. In turn the disappointments you held behind the heavy folds of futurity’s curtains, the bright anticipations of the good things I loved, and as I fond ly thought you held in store for me, yet were never made good, were bitter arid caused me to mourn; that these too, were gone. „ The bright bubbles of hope that sparkled, and danced before my delight ed eyes, have been by pebbles, shivered, then scattered here and there. The golden sunbeams that shimmered the distant horizon, to which I turned in fondest anticipations overshadowed by passing clouds. Days dawned in brightness when you fondled me on your knee old friend, and pointed to the rich supplies to satisfy my craving appe tite. Your words were to my hungry soul sweeter than honey, and wreathed in a garland of flowers, the brightest. Yet your gifts to me, were not lavish. While others perhaps more deserv ingly your favorites, certainly to human understanding more favored continuous ly, bathed in the luxuries from your bounteous store. But yet, old friend I’ll not mar our parting by useless reprimands. A few short moments more and I’ll see your dear old face again, never, no! never. Truly, I loved you well and your kindness to me was according to” my deserts. Often you gave me good cheer, and as many things for the body’s well be ing. Ask the New Year, old friends, be fore you go to vouchsafe the blessings you promised to make good, and to be no less a friend me to than you have been. Again, good bye old friend, good bye. Your man and pallid cheeks are already cold against my fevered brow. Faint and fainter; comes your breath. Alas! you are gone, my bosom heaves, my eyes are scalded with the burning tear drops, yet all unheeding your lifeless form lies before me, calm, peaceful, still. Your last pulsation borne into the unbounded eternity from whence it came. E. F. Fort. Railroad Meeting in Schley County. Ellaville, Ga., Dec. 19, 1882. Pursuant to a call, a meeting was held in Ellaville, which was quite en thusiastically attended by all present. Col. A. Allen was called to the Chair, and B. A. Strange, requested to act as Secretary. Colonel Allen in a forcible and con cise manner explained the object of the meeting, i. e. “to extend all feasi ble means to the Savannah and Pacific Short Line Railroad company to con struct said road through the county of Schley, by way of Ellaville.” Strong resolutions were unanimous ly adopted, pledging said company “a free right of way,” through said county, via. the town of Ellaville, and a site for a Depot or any Railroad buildings are also tendered/rcetosaid company, by the citizens of Ellaville. It was also earnestly resolved to ask said company to construct said Rail road through the county of Schley, via Ellaville and other points, all of which each and every citizen, “a right of way,” is guaranteed to said Rail road company. Several speeches were made, one by Justice R. C. Meadows, advocating “a strict co-operation of every citizen, with the desires of this meeting,” his maiden Railroad speech was quite condusive, and was received with de cided approval. The meeting was also attended by a citizen of Taylor county, who in a happy effort, wished “the beautiful village of Ellaville all the . Railroad facilities, merited by the excellent location for an enterprising city.” Surrounded by the farming land, un excelled, and truly called “the gar den spot of the Southwest.” It was also resolved that the Chair man after fully consulting for the best interest in the construction of said road, appoint proper “right of way committees.” The meeting then adjourned, but requesting these proceedings publish ed in the papers in Atnericus. A. Allen, Chm’n. B. A. Strange, Secretary. Farmers and others desiring a gen teel, lucrative agency business, by which $5 to S2O a day can be earned, send address at once, on postal, to H, C. Williamson & Cos., 196 and 197 Fulton Street, New York. dec2o-6m. Appointments of the Sonth Geor gia Conference. Savannah District —J.B McGehee, Presiding Elder. Savannah, Trinity—J. O, Branch. Savannah, Wesleyan Monumental Church—G. G. N. MacDonell. Savannah, New Houston Street— G. W. Mathews. Springfield—H. P. Myers, W. L. Carter. Sylvania—W. J. Flanders. Waynesboro—B. F. Breedlove. Bethel—Samuel W. Stubbs. Millen—R. F. Evans. Bethany—H. R. Felder. Louisville—J. P. Wardlaw. Sandersville and Tennille—J. R. McCleskey. Davisboro—M. A. Clarke. Gibson—J. B. Grimes. Washington—L. H. Griner. Missionary to China—O. G. Mingle dorf. Missionary to Mexico—R. W. Mac- Donell. Macon District —J. S. Key, Pre siding Eldei. Macon, Mulberry Street—J. W. Hinton. Macon, First Street—J. O. A. Clark. East Macon Mission—P. 11. Crump ler. Jones Chapel Mission —W. C.Davis. Macon Circuit—Joseph Langston. Macon, City Mission—W. D. Mc- Gregor. Gordon—B. F. Riley, W. Griflin. Irwinton—C. E. Boland. Jeffersonville —J. G. Harrison. Hawkinsville and Cochran—G. C. Clarke. Haynesville—T. K. Leonard. Fort Valley and Providence—W. M. Hayes. Perry and Sandy Run—J. M. Mar shall. Marslialville and Montezuma —F. A. Branch. Knoxville—J. Carr. Byron—To be supplied. Wilcox—Supplied by R. G. B. Waters. W. C. Bass, President, and C. W. Smith, Professor of Wesleyan College. Sunday-School Agent—N.B.Ousley. Agent Orphan Home—L. B. Payne; C. T. Bickley, assistant. J. W. Burke, assistant editor of the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. Columbus District— E.H.McGelice, Presiding Elder, Columbus, St. Luke—W. Lewis. Columbus, St. Paul—A. T. Mann. Columbus, Broad Street—J. J. An s ley. Talbotton—W. C. Lovett. Talbot—E. J. Rentz. Hamilton—R. M. Lockwood. Catania—E. J. Burch. Cusseta—J. T. Lowe. Buena Vista—J. W. Weston. Marion—J. M. Lovett. Geneva—B. H. Sasnett. Butler—J. B. K. Smith. Whitewater Mission —To be sup plied. Galatia Mission—To be supplied. Amep.icus District —J. M. Austin, Presiding Elder. Americus—J. O. A. Cook, Randolph—R. L. Wiggins. Cuthbert and Georgetown—P. S. Twitty and D. R. McWilliams. Clay—H. W. Key. Leary—G. T. Embry. Lumpkin—L. A. Darsey. Dawson and Graves—G.S.Johnston. Terrell—J. M. Potter. Weston—P. C. Harris. Smith ville—T. D. Strong. Stewart—To be supplied by T. L. Speight. Magnolia Springs—J. R. Littlejohn Ellaville—J. T. Ainsworth. Sumter—Robt. F. Williamson. Oglethorpe—J. B. Wardlaw. Snow Spring—W. Lane. Schley—Supplied by W. R. Single ton. Vienna Mission—W. W. Tidwell. Andrew Female College—H. YV.' Key, President, and It. W. Key, Pio fessor. Thomasville Distriot-T. T. Chris tian, Presiding Elder. Thomasville—A. M. Wynn. Thomasville Circuit—C. W. Snow. Albany—A. M. Williams. Quitman —J. W. Domingos. Boston—R. B. Bryan. Camilla—W. W. Stewart. Cairo—H. C. Fentress. Bainbridge—J. W. Simmons. Morven—J. E. Sentell. Lowndes and Echols Mission—S. It. Weaver. Valdosta—Bascom S. Sentell. Pelham--E. A. Saunders. Trinity—H. C. Brewton. Atapnlgus—C. D. Adams. Fort Gaines—E. L. Whiting. Blakely—J. B. Culpepper. Waycross District —J. D. Anthony Presiding Elder. Brunswick—W. F. Lloyd. Camden Mission —A. Clarke, super numerary. St. Mary’s—J. E. Rorie. Charlton —J. Harris. Jonesville —To be supplied. Darien—G. C. Thompson. Hinesville —J. J. Giles. Jesup—L. A. Snow. Blacksliear and Waycross—J. S. Jordan. Berhel—W. J Stallings. Homerville—Supplied by J. B. Pur vis. Nashville —J. W. Folsom. Brookfield—To be supplied by W. P. Babcock. Greenfield —To be supplied by J. W. Wells. Coffee —To be supplied by D. Morri son. Worth—Smith Davenport, as super numerary. Waynesboro—B. Anthony. Satilla—B. S. Key. Eastman District —R. B. Lester, Presiding Elder. Eastman—J. R. Crowder. Mcßae—W. J. Robertson. Jacksonville —R M. Boothe. Ocmulgee—W. F. Roberts. Spring Hill—F. W • Flanders. Graham—J. L. Williams. Mt. Yernon—W. M. C. Conley. Reidsville—A. A. Ellcnwood; W. J. Jordan supernumerary. Swainsboro—C. A. Moore. Snmmortown—S. N. Tucker. Oconee—To be supplied by J. H. Hudson. Dublin—D. G. Pope. Wrightsville—J. D. Mauldin; W. Bush supernumerary. Mill Ray—T. I, Neaso. Excelsior Mission —To be supplied by J. P. Bazzmore. Bryan—To be supplied by W. T. Roy. Longview Mission —To be supplied by T. W. Johnson. Eastman High School—C. C. Hines. transferred. S. D. Clements, to North Georgia Conference. B. S. Armstead, to Florida Con ference. P. B. Sims, to Texas Conference. H. A. Hodges, to Denver Conference. On Thirty Day’s Trial. The Voltaic Belt Cos., Marshall, Mich, will send Dr. Dye’s Celebrated Electro- Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for thirty days to men (young or old) who are afflicted with Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality and Manhood, and kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and complete restoration of health aud manly vigor. Ad dress as above. N. B.—No risk is incurred, as thirt y davs’ trial is allowed. dec2l-ly AN NOUNOEMENTS SUMTER COUNTY. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. We are authorized to announce the name of W. R. STEWART for re-election to the office of Tax Collector of Sumter county. dec!3tde FOR TAX RECEIVER, ~~ To the Voters op Sumter County: I announce myself as a candidate for re election to the office of Tax Receiver of the county of Sumter. Feeling grateful for your support in the past, I respectfully so licit your vote at the election in January. decl3tde JAS. A.'DANIEL. for clerkTsuperior court. I announce myself as a candidate for re election to the office of Clerk of the Superior Court of Sumter county. I hereby return my grateful thanks to the voters for their sufferage in the past, and solicit their sup port at the election in January next. decl3tde J. n. ALLEN. FOR COUNTY We are authorized to announce the name of C. C. SIIEPI’ARD as a candidate for re election to the office of County Treasurer of Sumter county. decDtde FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself for re election to the office of Sheriff, with W. H. Cobb, as Deputy. I would also express my thanks for former support and favor from the voters of Sumter county. J. W. Mize. SCHLEY COUNTY. FOR SHERIFF.” The many friends of THOS. B. MYERS announce him as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Schley county, at the approach ing election in January next, and request for him the suffrage of the voters of Schley county. [declGtde] MANY VOTERS. FOR SHERIFF. To the Voters of Schley County: I announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Schley county, at the elec tion in January next, and earnestly solicit your support. H. W. COCKRELL, FOR TAX Through the solicitation of many friends, I announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Schley county. I have not time and deem it unnecessary to canvass, and will rely upon ray merits. Respectfully, oct2otde S. B. HALSTEAD. FOR TAX COLLECTOrT” Thankful for past favors I again offer my self as a candidate for Tax Collector of Schley county, hoping that the good citizens of the county will appreciate the afflictions of myself and wife and give me their sup port in the coming election. Yours, very respectfully, auglltde J. H. STEPHENS. LEE COUNTY. FOR SHERIFF. The many friends of N. 11, WAKE, an nounce him a candidate for Sheriff of Lee county, at the election to he held on the first Wednesday in January next. And earnestly request for him the support of all the citizens of said county. deeltde. gultwetmcnts. Sale of Perishable Property. On Friday, the sth day of January next, I will offer for sale at public outcry, at my plantation, four miles north of Ellaville, a lot of corn, fodder, cotton seed, cows and calves, mules, wagons, household and kitch en furniture, farming utensils, etc., etc. Terms: All amounts up to five dollars, cash, Larger amounts by note with two good se curities. [dec2l-2t] J, T. LUMPKIN. Application—Letters of Guardianship. GEORGIA— Lee County. To all whom it may Concern. Whereas, Mrs. M. E. Saddler having filed her petition in my office for letters of guar dianship of the person and property of W. TANARUS„ John E., Elizabeth G. and Annie TANARUS., minor children of W, T. Saddler, late of said county deceased, These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors, to file their objection in my office, on or be fore the January term of the Ordinary's Court, to be held on the third Monday in January next, why said letters should not he granted to said applicant as prayed for. Witness my hand and official signature, this, the 21st day of December, 1882. dee23.3od G. C. EDWARDS, Ord’y. Certificate of Authority. Treasury Department, ) Office of Comptroller of Currency, > Washington, December 16th, 'B2. ) Whereas, By satisfactory evidence pre sented to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that “The People’s National Bank of Americus,” in the city of Ameri ous, iu the county of Sumter, and State of Ge rgia, lias complied witli all the provi sions of the Revised Statutes of the United States, required to be compled with before an association shall be authoribed to com mence the business of Banking. Now Therefore, I, John 8. Langwor thy. Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that “The People’s National Bank of Americus,” in the city of Americus, in the county of Sumter; and State of Georgia, is authorized to com mence the business of Banking as provided in Section Fifty-One Hundred and Sixty- Nine of the Revised Statues of the United States. In testimony whereof witness mv hand and Seal of office this 16th day of Decem ber, 1882. [seal] J. S. Langworthy, Acting Comptroller of the Currency. dec23-lm No. 2839. CLOVER’S OPERA HOUSE Wednesday, Dec. 27. THE WORLD’S GREATEST COMEDIAN, JIN THOMPSON, IN HIS GLORIOUS COMEDY, HD HE BID! A roar of laughter in three acts. People laugh until they cry. SSSTReservod Seats on sale at Mrs. Elam’s. Reserved Seats, ?1.00, Admission, 75cents, Gallery, 50 cents. dec2o-3t PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: The time has come when all men should rejoice, know that I, P. I. WILLIAMS, have in stock for Christmas fes tivals, a fine line of PURE LIQUORS, Old Stone Mountain Com, XXXX Whisky, Old Hanger, Golden Seal, French Brandy, Fine Old Jamaica Rum, Wines of all brands, A fine assortment of Cigars and Tobacco, And a large stock of Hfflj Groceries OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ! Know that I do not propose to sell Cheaper than any one else, but I wish to make a little profit, so as to keep my business going and take care of my fami ly. Call and see if my stock is not as good as you can find in the city. My store is on Cotton Avenue, at the same old stand, P. H. WILLIAMS. dec2o-3t NOTICE, Americus, Ga., Dec. 18, 1882. We have this day bought out the entire stock of goods belonging to S. FLEISCH MAN, consisting of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, notions, and other goods kept in a dry goods store, and will continne business at the same stand on Cotton Ave nue, next door to G. A. Turpin’s confec tionary. We will replenish, and in a few days be prepared to offer to the public our goods at lowest possible prices. We will sell strictly for cash. We will also buy at this stand, hides, furs and country produce gen erally, and pay highest prices in cash for them. Soliciting your trade, we are, Respectfully, S. M, COHEN & CO. Notice to the Public. I have this day sold my entire stock of dry goods, etc., to Messrs. S. M. COHEN & CO., for whom I bespeak a liberal patron age, In selling my stock of dry goods I wish my friends to know that it was done to bet ter carry on my lately invented Sextuple Spring business, and wish to state also, that I will soon start for other States in the in terest of my Sextuple Spring, and would beg those that wish to patronize me, to do so soon, before my leaving. Resp’t’y, dec2o-3t S. FLEISCHMAN- Notice to County School Teachers. Those who have not rendered their re ports to the County School Commissioner, will please call on the Ordinary and get blanks and make their reports by Thursday 28tli inst. Those who have made their re ports and have not received their money, can get it by calling at the Bank of Americus. L. P. HOWELL, dec22-2t County School Commissioner. Official Notice The Superior Court met according to ad journment. Upon consultation with Attor neys, and advisement with parties interest ed, Judge Fort adjourned the Court over to the fourth Monday in January, 1883. The Jurors, grand and traverse, also witnesses and litigants, will take due notice of the date and be present at 10 o'clock a. m., on that day. J. H. ALLEN. dec2td Clerk. SPECIAL BARGAINS ITV A. STOCK OF and mm jr iwcs CONSISTING OF XDress Suits I Biasixiess Su_its ! *Working Siaits ! AND OVBBOOAT0! WHICH MUST BE SOLD, COST OR NO COST ! ALL THE NOVELTIES IN AT JOHN R. SHAW’S Forsyth St., Americus, Ga. 23Ia,ts- IHCa/ts- lEEeits In Quantity. Quality, Variety and Style are not Surpassed by any “Concern in these parts. ’ and at Prices that Can’t be Duplicated in this city. REMEMBER we do what we advertise, and ‘‘don’t you forget it:” JOHN R. SHAW, The Bss 0! thiar, Hafter, Shirier, and Dealer in Gents’ Furnishing Goods. nov22tf KEEP TOUR ITfi OPEN! THE LARGE STOCK OF Boots, Stas, HaluMDitalsi 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 eqpnomy, 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 be 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 JVLE A CALL: novl-3na __ R. K. STEWART. NEW GOODS! I AM RECEIVING FOR THE fail ahb womn mmm BOOKS, ALBUMS, WRITING PAPER, ENVELOVES, BLANK BOOKS, INK, SLUTES, CHROMOS, FRAMES, DESKS, PAPITERIES, 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, novi-3m GENTS’ FURNISHING GOOD