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THE RECORD. CKDABTOWN, OA., AI'HIL 8; 1876. tiik TOHIMADO. Wo tfivo conriderablo rpnco to imrliculars of Ilia great liorni Hint juu-Hcil over tho Hluloou the 20th ult., bolioving it %% ill bo an accaptnblo read ftog>we can givo oar patron* Wo And tho following in tho Atlanta Con* Btitulion, of tho25lh': Tho Millodgovillo Recorder, in dos- c ribing tho tornado Bays : "To tho w< sf cf tho city a whirlwind, which looked like tho huge unoko Block of n loco motive, from which issued him k srooke, spreading out and upward to tho sky, Boomed to bo cpprorching tho city rapidly, carrying death and des truction in its march. Tho whirlwind Boomed to como from the northwest till it pf»H«od south of tho town, when when a sudden current changed its course and it cnrno back, now travel- oil in a northoaat course, and toward tho touthcr n par of tho city." A correspondent of tho Augusta Chroniclo and Hentino! says ho con versed with fifty pcoplo of Hancock, Warren and MeDuflio counties who Baw the northern oyclouo. Tho most intelligent among them agreed that it was eylindoriual in slmpo, rau imme diately along tho ground, was half a inilo wide at tho base, and half a mile high, in tho distance, and when ap proaching, it looked like a vast column of black smoko Mining from a pino forest on fire. As it appre ftcliod it was dimly illuminated with a phosphores cent light, whilst in it, ns one man graphically said, “Micro appeared to bo a million matches struck." These lights were from tho electricity. Tho horizon and sky woro everywhere over cast with other dense clouib. From these tho storm cloud stood out ns boldly an any woll-druwn picture from its background. It was not accompa nied by thunder. It traveled all of uovonty miles an hour. Tho roaring, appalling noiso it produced washy tho Minim causes that tho noise of cannon balls aro mado Hying through tho air. Tho tornado camo from tho west and wont to tho northwest. Tho tornado started in Harris coun ty about 11 o’clock, a, in., and left tho stnto about 11 p. m., traversing about 210 miles in three hours, making the velocity seventy miles per hour. Tho storm entered Georgia from Leo county, Ala., into Harris county, and passing through Talbot, Upson, Monron, Jones, Unldwin, Hancock, Warren, MeDuflio, and Columbia, thonco Into Kdgolluld, S. O. II tho roador will luku a lulu and lay it upon a map of Georgia, s looting any two given points touched by tho cy clone, he will see that it traveled in a lino as straight ns a cannon hull or a crow would lly. Tho l ulu would point west through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana North of Now Orleans, and run into the gulf of Mexico hetweou Hint city nml Galveston. All the cy clones and hurricanes that pass over Georgia aro bred in that gulf. There seems to have been two dis tinct oyclouos. After they passed Milludgovillo, they run like two race horses, tho Boullurn going almost duo cast from west, and the nor; horn from west lo a little north of eabU 11 cross ed tho Ogctchoo at the L .ztnby plan tation, fifteen miloo south of Muyilold. All accounts are ngl'ucd that each one crossed that slioam between twelve and ono o'clock Saturday afternoon. Tho second or more Hout lioru oyclouo was tho exact counterpart of tho oth er. Tho Mimo black cloud, tho phos phorus, tho electric sparks, thocylhi- doricnl drape, tho widdi, tho height h, and tho roaring, hustling Bound, as of a thousand shell.s Hying over a bom barded city. On a boo lino these cy clones wove lift ecu miles apart. Each ran na straight an an arrow, and gov erned by some groat 1 aw ns yot little understood. Ono went by Cniuak, Thompson tuul Appling into IaIgo- field, S. 0. Tho other wont by Glass cock, JetVorsru and Richmond couu- tios, and crossed tho Savannah river ton or twelve miles below Augusta, and went to 1 leech Island, S. t\ Iu Harris county, when Major lveii- non approucheil tho place whole his house had stood, ho saw his wife's body lying in a ditch, terribly man gled uni lifeless. llo had scarcely seen this horribl • sight before he viewed tho dead boilius of several of his chil lreu lying near tho same spot. This was about 150 yards from tho site of tho house. Tho bodies had been torn out from tho ruins by tho s'.ovro and carried to this distance. Tho clothing was almost completely torn oft* of some of them, and nearly oft were so terribly mangled and dis figured as not to l»u recognized. Two of the dead children worn girls in tho beauty of young womanhood; ono was n little infant, and was terri bly crushed by tbo falling timbers, lu some places jvople who were ovt r- takeu by tho stirm lay upcu tho earth uud dung to saplings for safety. Same i f these Hived life, but had nearly all their clothing torn oft' of them. Tho bills of several houses was blown os far as forty yards. Ono of tho r-.ills of Mr. Kennon'shouso is said to bavo blown into n hickory tree, ns if it had boon driven theyo by a hugo hammer. At Mr. Rradshaw's a boy was fixed to a wardrobe by bis hood, tho splint ers piercing into tho back part of bis nook, ond holding him up. His weight pullt d his body down so that the whole of tho back part of his scalp was taken off. It is thought that tho boy will recover. Near Mr. Konnon’u a shoot was blown into tho top of n tree, and is still there waving as a flag of truco to tho angry dements. At tho house of John Morgan was tho most perfect nnd complete des truction. Evon tho floor Split wide open, and all uhovo except a small hit of a shed room gone. Mrs. Morgan was standing on tho back porch fac ing tho death-deuling monster ap proaching with moro rapidity than horso over flew around tho courso. Bho only had timo to turn and make perhaps ono step towards a main door Then midnight blackness, a crash, a crash, a roar—it was gone 1 Hut for ftvo hundred yards in front lay her just now beautiful residence, broken, splinlorod, crushed, with portions of roof, tiinborn, sash, blinds, bed cloth ing, fly ing through tho air. In tho contro of tho building were four chil dren. Not ono was killed I Ono lit- girl was blown into a cupboard, and of all the furniture in tho house, that was tho only piece not broken into kindling wood I Tho next hoiibo at ruck was that of Jamos A. ILusou. Mr. JJ. was in Columbia county, but bis wife ami six little children word at home. Liko all the rest, the house camo down, burying all in ono com mon ruin. To add to the horror, if mi) thing can bo added more horri ble, the house took on fuel One ewcot little haho lmd just been rocked to i.l< op by its mother, uud was lying iu its cradle. The timbors fill every where except upon tho iunoeont couch. Tho mother Hcramblul forth, and soon had reason to thai.k God that her every child was sUmling around her not much hurt. A npocimon wreck was that of the plantation of John K .Smith. It was the most beautiful home iu McDiifti > county. Tho houso was double, two- stories high, with un ell. The cyclone struck the southeast angle, ripped oil' half tho roof, knocked down half tho plastering, entered tho room, eumshod tho partition walls, seized the entire north aide of the whole edifice, und holding lliia na u trophy, together with the entire contents of the soound story, passed on with the rapidity of a winged racer. Mr. 8rait.li, his wife and six ehildien, lmd time lo run into tho hall below. That hull was left intact. Tho family could huvo scarce ly stood auothor portion of tho whole house without being killed outright. Tho house of Mrs. Watson, iu Mc- Dufilo county, was iu tho direct cen tre of tho track. The slot iu approach- id to one bundled yards, dost reiving every troo iu its wake. There it jump ed over her houso and camo again to tho oarth twenty-11 vo stops tho other bide nml ncommenced Its work of de molition. It is said that an old ne gro woman when sho saw it coming picstietid hem If and said, “Lord, Thy will ho done." Tho face of every pors.n who camo in contact with the cloud was black ened. Various persons tried to ac count for this. Tin y said it was im possible for enough soot to ho gather ed along the track to do this, and aro ef the opinion that it was iu tho na ture of its original elements. ’1 hero whs no moisturo in tho storm cloud, but dry, txcvssivo aiulaluust suffocating heat. There were six churches ilistroycd— Hethesda ami prospect in Harris comi ty, Ml. Vernon and Olivo Ihauch in 'in I Lot, and Emm in Waireu county. K 11.1.11* AND WOUNDED. Harris county—Killed; John Todd, wife anil live children, Mis. John Ken- non, three dnughtcra and two sons, two daughters of Hilliard Pitts, four negroes and two negro children at Mr. Pitts’. Wouuded; Dr. Peters und family, E. Hrunnon, Chur lie Hunt, M. Pitts, two daughters and soil, Mr. Clark, four men iiamos not given, l?ev. J. McGohee, Mrs. Dennis Miller, Mrs. llurdott, Mrs. Tommy. It in estimat ed that 20 pi th, ns wore killed out right auk 10 or fill wounded. Talbot count)—Killed; \V J Rains' daughter, Mr. Elisha Culpepper, Mr. Crawford. Wounded: Mrs. Culpep per and daughter, Robert Rriunt, wife aud liii co. Mouroo oouuty—Wouuded; Mrs. W. Childs. Jones county—Killed; Mrs. Hoi in and three negroes. Wounded; W. Gore. Haidwin county Killed; Mrs. Thos Johnson, Dick Guilder and Tom Ht> son, colored, Geoigia Lewis, Laura Wright, John Colier, Thus, Lester and fi.or G other uigroes. Hancock county—Killed; Mrs. S. 1>. Massey, child* amt Miss Horry. Wouuded; & D. Massey aud a negro woman. GluH.-c. ek county—Killed; Mr. Mathis wife and five children, Vincent Davis, Mrs. Johnson, two of Mr. Kitohcu's family, Mr. Brooks, daugh ter * f James Ctmlker aud two negroes. Wounded; 11. U. Kitchen aud a child of Mr. Ohalkcr. Twenty-live persona known to ImVu been killed iu Glusscock county. Hav ing neither railroad or telegraphic facilities it is difficult to get lull par ticulars. MeDuflio county—Killed; Mr. Dor sey nnd 5 or G negroes. Wouuded; J. T. Htovull, since died, and several ^Vnrrcn county—Killed; Thomas Gecsliiig.Mrs Lewis Jones aud several negroes, uud thirty one whites and several negroes wounded. Columbia county—Killed: Miss .Malone, Miss Maggie Daily, Mr. Wul- ton’s child, Mr. ilurllctt’s child, mill 15 or 10 negroes, nnd two whiten ami 2G negroes wounded. According to repot ts the killed foot up lUfi and wounded 120 Among our most vigorous und bent known iusttiulions, tho Mubilo Life Insurance Company htands in tho front rank. Though it is comparatively of recent origin, yet its ileatly growth its sure foundation, its list of solid di rectors und its prudent corps of mnn- ngors, huvo enabled it to como up aud tako its placo among (lie most nota ble of Mubilo institutions. Its mis sion is ono of the noblest that ever has onguned the attention of humanitari ans. To onablo tho hard-working businoss man to provido for the fu ture, is take away the great anxiety of life and render the state of compara tive povorty one not to ho dreaded. A portion of tho monthly or yearly salary is laid aside for the insurance, and tin n the remainder iu frua lo he used for present comfort. Thus tho burden is easily borne. It is only a fraction of the earnings, and ho does not feel it, while at the saiuo time liu knows that, como what inav, the loved ones aro provided for. 'i’o all who are disposed to be prudent nnd economical, tho plana of tho Mobile Lite Insurance Company offer an un surpassed inducement. Thu endow ment plan combines tho advantages of a Havings Hank with those of a Life Insurance Company. When you de- ciilo to insiiro your Rife, and you will decide to if you reflect over the mat ter, examine carefully t lie plans of the Mobile Life, look over tho list of man agers and ils hoard of directors. Look at its list of officers, and then semi in your application.—Jfnfji/r Tii/mnc. PIANOS ORGANS. W. S. D. Wiklc & Co., (Vilarlowii :iml Caifrrsrillr, Solo Agents for folk and Bartow counties, for Waters' CV1i>1>i-:iGmI Pianos and Organs. rpilESK Magnificent Instruments have 1 now hern ninny yours licforo tin- publio nml a m raity growing popularity tut tin re sult. Tho many nnd valuable improve ments neatly introduced in the Musical port loll of (ho Organs Imvo added largely lo tlicir success, ana tliry arc confidently pro- Absolutely Without any Equals A splendid Stool is boxed with each Organ free of charge. CidIi Ri li es Greatly lletlm-ctl ! For tho accommodation of. llio«e who can’t pay all at once, wilUvlIfor onv lourth down and tmlanco in FIFTEEN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS, Which w ill enable almost any one lopur- chusc an instrument and |>ny for it with case Tho following is what Wood’s Household Magoaino says ol' the mumifaciurna and cd in the extraordinary sueoeai ol the great MUMOal liiMiumonl I.oiim-oI Horace Waters * Son. Adopting from the Him a rigid rule that everv instrument should prove all, and possibly mohk, than their warrantee called for, (ho firm has built up n busiue*' from Maine to the tiulf ihe nalne'of'iion.eo Waters is as fauiilmr as household w.uds. The New > E lys, ‘Walen Pianos are pionouuecd by Musical amateurs as a decidedly superior article in i/ tho cquisiica of this insirumonl, and it is fast uperccding ihose of oilier manufacturers.'' Notice. BORGIA, POLK COUNTY —Uy order VJ c.f the court of Ordinary of said county for county purposes, will be sold before the Court House uoor, in Cvduriotvu, on the first Tuesday in April next, between the legal hours of .-.tie, tho old Jail and tho lot upon which it stands, liivcn under my hand aud vlficial signature, tins .March 1. 1 675. JOEL HHKNVKH, (July / a KOKtilA POLK COUNTY,-Griffin l)a- ' ' ty and 1 will pass upon the name at 1 • o'clock n. iu., on the l.th day of April, 1675, at my cilice. Given under my hand and otti dal signature, this April the 2ud, 1676 JOEL BREWER, Ord y. New Advertisements. I 2sT S TJ iR, IE3 IN TIIE MOBILf LIFE lOMItE CO, OP MOBILE, ALA, This Company has promptly paid every death loss sustained, and with out liligation or dispute. Over tfjl100,000 ! Paid in the last throo years lo Wid ows aud Orphans. The Important Subject Of Life Insnamco is gradually and deservedly gaining public attention by tho force of its own merits. The timo in not far distant wlion tho death of a man leaving his family unprovided for by a policy of Life Assurance, will leave the stain of ih gketed duly upon his character. It is a duty which ev ery one owes to his own dependents and to the community. Ho who neg lects it is not a good husband, father or citizen. Ho has no right even to risk thu.chance, of throwing tho future support of his fatuiiy, in case of his death, on the community at large, or on relatives and friends, when it is in his power so easily to provide against bUi’h coulipgcucks. The Mobile Life Issues policies on all tho approve I plans of Insurance. In tho middle rnnda of lifo few have much cnnitnl to leave for tho Ik nofit of tlioir lainilhs, in tho event of tlicir early decease, but most have income <. Hy dovoting a portion of tho latter in tho way of Lifo Assurance, tho bead of a family can make sure that, die when he may, evon on the day after the first annual payment, his widow and children will bo endowed with a certain amount of money. Take an Endowment Policy, and thus provide for your family iu the event of early death, and for your own old age, should you live out tho stipulated time. Gnu ought to bo satisfied if lie gotn, at the end of twenty years, all tho money ho has invested, with more than seven per cent, interest, and h in had the asMiranco. all through thoso twen ty years that, in case ho diid, the full amount of tho policy would at oiico ho pavahlu to the beneficiary uudor tho same. It seems too good to bo truo, but it can bo provod if you will tako tho trouble to inquire. “I am satisfi d," said General Dear born, “that among ouo hundred mor- chants and traders, not more tlmu three ever acquire iiHlepemlsuco.’’ livery Merchant Should t'ik<» an Endowment Policy or Limited Payment Policy in tho MOBILE LIFE. A girl of seve nteen, in Schoharie, N. V, was asked, a few days ago, by a smart young man who had no ineaus but his salary, to become his spouse. "Is your life insured ?" n keil she. "No," said tho swain. ' Thou you must huvo it iusured, for I'm not go ing to marry you and have you die and leave mo to big for a living." The Life Endowment Hy which a Cash Endowment can bo secured during lifo, ut life rates of premium, is a special feature of the Mobile Life FOK YOXJJSTO luII-INr Pooplo sometimes object that they cannot “afford” to assure. Such an argumodt should rather teach a m&u the imperative necessity fur assuring at once. If he feels so much diffculty in withdrawing such a trifle of his in come, let linn reflect on tho lrightfnl condition into which his death would plnngo his family. Insure iu tho Mobile Lifo at once. To-morrow is not your owu. Delays brood remorse. How many estates have been sacrificed and families left penniless because tho father put oft insuring till a mart' convenient season, till ho was better able. OSSIAN HI GGINS, Agent, Ccdartown, Gn. Office iu rear of Record office. duck 20—ly Dissolution Notice. HP HE Firm of Lumpkin At McConnell ban. A by mutual conrcnt, been iliasoivcl tbin ‘lay, by tbo withdrawal of J. P. McConnell. Tim books of the firm nro in the bands of II. P. Lumpkin, nnd all indebted will pleaso cali and Htttl*. cither bj ea«b or note, oa Ihe hunineaa of the firm must be settled. March 1, 1875. If. P. LUMPKIN, j. p McConnell. Graded High School. G'cUnrtown, Gu. rpiIE Excrciaca.of thla Institution will be A open 22d February. The ptipila will be instructed in all the branch?* uaually taught in high achoola and cotlegea, also in the primary branches. We request all peraona intend! palroniie this school to enter their drew and ward* on the first day, ao the progreaa of the acliolarf may not b larded bj a new clarification. Day aeaaion will begin 7.15 a, m. J. F.. HOUMEAL, Rev (J. K. IIENDBRMON, Associate Principals. Miia METELI.A POUCIIK ( K. II. CARTER, —Dtujat in— Furniture and Carpets !V<i. 1O0, Kmplre Hlock, UllOXU » THEKT, ROME, OEOItO J. S. NOYES & CO., —DEALEUH IN — DRV GOODS, OnOCERIES, HAUDWARE, Medicines, Hats, caps, Boots and Shoes, READY MADE CLOTHING. Customers will find our Stock complete, comprising many articles It ia impossible here to enumerate, and at modcrato prices. Particular attention paid to buying and CASH STORE. .1. H. SltibhN A C 1 o., CKDAHTO IFiY, <].[., L^EEP constantly on hand u full lino of FAMILY GROCERIES, HARDWARE, I toot N 2111<l SIloi'M ; .!,o > line of READY-MADE CLOTHING AND FACTORY GOODS. ('ash buyers will find it lo their interest to examine our goods and price* before purchasing. Sol,, agents for the *nlc of the cole- bruit'd •• Watt Plows” un i fixtures, in Polk county. June 20— If Ponco Do Loon BI TT E RS An Elegant and riensaat Preparation for DYSPEPSIA, FEVER anil AUUK, 1 loailncho, 1 loartbui'n, LOSS OF AITKTITE, Aciditv of llic- Stomach. UaT a Tonio In low firms of Fever, nml to persons recovering from Sickne««, thcoe Ilittcr* are highly beneficial and gently slinmUtthg. linCT.VliED HY GF.O. J. HOWARD, WHOLESALE DRUCCIST, Peat litici' St.. Atl imn, tin. BURBANK & JONES* Ccdartown, - - Ccorgia. DEALERS IN Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, VARNISHES, KEROSENE, lamps: Everything Fresh and Pure! 1* E It 1'11 M E It Y, LILY' WHITE, SOAPS, TOILET ARTICLES GENERALLY. UENtTXE COLDEN BELL COLOCNE Always on hand. Tooth, Hair and Nail Hruskes, Combs, etc. For CJ liristmas. A fluo lot of Candies audj Fancy Goods, just received. Buying for Cash, we are prepared to scl low an the lowest. Uivo us a call an l see for yourselves* junc(20-lyj 8TANDABD FBBTILIZBR8. JOHN MERBYMAN & COMPANY’S Standing Number 1 in Annalysis and Commercial Value. Tho Celebrated EUREKA, BONE. Superphosphate of Lime, “GRANGE MIXTURE” AND PATAFSGO G-TTA-ZsTO. JXI). I nm solo Agent In this place for the sale of tho above Fertilisora, nil of which are reliable, uniform in quality, and high in grade. 8jld for Cash and on time with Cotton Option. Prices same as In Atlanta aud Kome. mch 20 1m A. IIUNTINGKTON. hh nm n mm For Sale Dyf Joseph E. Veal, Rome, Georgia. Violins, (luitars, Music-boxes. Ilnnjos, Taniborlnes, llone*. Triangles, CaMinets, Ac- rd.-Mi-. Plutinas, Concertina*, Flutes, Fifes, Picolos, Claironots, Flngelcts, Harps, mng Forks, Pitch Pipes, Hormonicans. Hosin, French, Herman and Italian Strings. Violin and Guitar Cases, of wood and paper, extra llnw*. lit.w-Hair, Tail-pieces, Keys, llriilg.*.*, Finger-Boanl*, Claironct ‘nd D Wire. Ilanjo JTca i . . ■ Musical 1 uaf r its Kcpuii'cil in Host Style. ilcc A WINTERS N NELSON, WIIOLEHAI.E DEALERS IS PIANOS, ORGANS —AND— MITSICAI. MEUCHANDISB, Small ln»irura™i», Siring nn.I Sll.nt Minis, Ouilars. Agon<» for the Celebrate! Pters, Webb & Co., and Hardman Pianos. AND THE GREAT NEW ENGLAND GO'S CABINET ORGANS. These we claim are the VERY BEST, ul ;for TutimoaUU, Citato:, 51 • nj ip... Termi.ppl, to AVintoi-H .V IVoil-ton, ill 1 Market Htroot,-! C HATTANOOOA, TENN. 01,1 Instrument, taken In exehnnge fur new ones. Sprci.l prices to Cash Customers B, pt 5. A GREAT DISCOVERY! Thompson’s Liniment Is one of the greatest discoveries of the ago Nothing bring* such speedy nml sure relief to those who suffer with tho numer ous pains ami aches common to the human race. Do you want something that will ».w your head, your back, cure your rh• u- tnatism and Neuralgia v Apply fkompsoti’.* Liniment and suffer no more. For Toothache, Cuts, Bruises, Sprains, Burns, au.l Pams generally, PSC THOMPSON’S LINIMENT, Cherokee Iron Comp’y Store. IE YOU WANT Q-OOIDS SHOES, CLOTHING, HATS, CAES, Or any article generally kept in A FIRST CLASS STORE At Prices to suit the Closest Buyers, you " i” make it great ly to your advantage by calling at the above named store. June 27-ly and you need fear no harm. This Medi cine is pm up right here in your midst, by Dr R. R. THOMPSON. Vour neighbors have tried it, an l ii has never failed to do what it promises. Every family should keep it on hand, and thereby save many a dollar. Often u long and expensive trip fora physician might be dispensed with, simply by applying Thompson's Liniment: then keep it on hand—it will cost you but little. .No physiciau can practice success- fully without a good Liniment—they kno bs importance—then keep it on baud. Yo can apply it yourself aud save money. ‘.’all on DR. R. R. THOMPSON, ove Dr. Reese's Drug Store, get a bottle, aud never be without it. It will do what it s: and you'll never regret buying it. Oct 24 For sale in Rocktuartby E K Ilogc. U. 1‘. McCONNELL, Agent, Acworth,Ga Patrick &. Omberg, 33 Broad St. ( Rome, Ca. BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS —AND — PRIN T E n S Pianos, Cabinet Organs, SMALL INSTRUMENTS. SHEET MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUCTION BOOKS Plain and Fancy Printing Neat and Cheap Paper Sacks and fine Wrapping Paper. Picture Frames and Mouldingr Write fer catalogue and Price List. scp26l j