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THE REGISTER. THURSDAY AUG 10, 1876. AI Hardin will accept our thanks for • fine watermelon. Heavy rains last week did some harm to lnud* milla nnd bridges. Fine crops are still the cry iu Rock dale as well as all over this land. What about the barbecue ? How is the Rockdale £*rr getting on? The Coviusjton Star has been receiv ing nice grapes and peaches. Macon has received anew bale of cot ton weighing 545 lbs at 16c. Mr. Geo. T Carr has purchased the old jail building and lot in Covington. It was built in 1823. Some of our Rockdale friends are having lightning rods put to their hous es. A prayer meeting has been going on at the Methodist Church h ere. -:i a * . Miss Jo Mars ion has about fifty pupils in her school. Maj. J. H. Griffin, Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of this county, has issued a call for a meeting of the Committee to be held on Saturday, the 19th inst. See his notice in this is sue. Mr: F C Sorrow says that some can didates has got on his platform, and is drawing out the nails and taking up the planks. George TANARUS, Chamberlain is agent for our Century; one cf the best books of the Century. His territory is Henry County, Mr. F D McMillian, the enterprising ginner, of Rockdale cocnty, received a seventy-saw Gullet Gin from Amite La., for his Hamilton ginnery. Mr. A N Piunkett will have charge of the ma chine. The Democrats of Newton county are railed tc meet in Covington on the 18th iim\* brother Anderson gives them some good advice and urges them to harmony and unity of action. Captain Janies M Levy, W M Cov ingtou Golden Fieece Lodge F A M. was presented with a gold headed cane ly his Lodge. Dr A Means made the presentation speech in his usual felici tous style. Eight candidates for the Legislature ■n the little county of Rockdale. —At santa Times. [| V\ e have only three so far, and a Wrong probability of disposing of two if B>ot ;JI of them on Saturday the 26th , Just, at the Democratic primary'election. I Captain John M Zaciiry will please ; accept our thanks for a nice box of Bjnipes from the vineyard of Col J H JiOwe of Chestnut Lawn, Henry county, - o- ■ Married, j|n Gadsden, Ala, on 30th ult, Mr E A | I’cnu of this county, and Miss L E Ool ; J'c of the former place. They have our i good wishes. 11 Mr IV L Peek, Judges B F Carr and E B Rosser have announced themselves candidates for the Legislature from §)is county. ; Mr T H Bryans returned from his plabama trip last night. He reports the f°P 8 as the finest since the war. jf fME Church will hold its district i ® Pe ting in Conyers; commencing to day. | Bishop S H Ilolsey, of Augusta, will l J Ps ido. Several delegates in attend ee. I Bev F M llaygood is in town. BJudge Reagan, City Tax Receiver, j Will close his books on next Tuesday, ■ e inst. Parties interested will do i t 0 mark the time. H Saleni Camp Meeting begins on Fri ; before the first Sunday in September t lop- G- M. Jones is teaching a sing i s |£ class in Covington. Covington Star says considerable ■ kucss Prevails in that vicinity. H Janies PT- j 8 shipping grapes to 1-I hs.s Della Langford and Annie ■* so “* a re rusticating in Sheffield. at' pla^er an< J praise meeting has been ll R ev J M Brittain, at the re i portion ot the religious de ;tJ !!' aUon herc to meet at the First Bap. I 2], UrCll ‘ Ail are i,lv ited to attend, Hof meCtmg ! 8 UOt called > the inter ! fnj.i P arl icular denomination, but H the lo Jesus Christ. 4'reh Baptist ml W f re ba P tißed to-day at Dr I I p ° ol b y Rev Thomas Kenerly. Smyrna Camp Meeting closed last evening. A [Kir tion of the ovei head ceiling in the store of Messrs Clemmons A Petiy, fell this morning, and came very near striking and seiiously hurting Mrs James Peak and her little boy. Rev H Quigg has been conducting the services at Smyrna Camp Meeting almost without any ministerial help at all. R was quite a disappointment to him. His reward will be the greater there by. Prof. J F McClelland and family have our sympathies on account of the pro traded and severe sickness in their house hold. We hope the afflicted will sood be restored to health, and healthful pleas ures Mr E J Stanfield has the best crop in Henry county. He has eighty acres of cotton, which, if some unseen calami ty does not betall it, will make over 50 bales. His corn crop is the finest. Messrs. H. Y. McCord, M. F. McCalla, L. H. Turner and C, W. White and Bob Clayton, p o c the adventurous and dar ing young men that went on a trip to the mountains and falls of N. E. Geor gia in a wagon returned on yesterday, pleased with ther trip and sight seeing, but delighted to get home to their fami lies, and sweethearts. They visited New Holland, Toccoa. Talulah falls, Nacoo cliee valley, Porter Springs and other places ot sightseeing and pleasure re sort. They had splendid chances for seeing the country, as they made the whole trip going and returning in a wagon. Messrs. L. L. Waldrop of the Honey Creek Club, and John H. Smith of the Wm. L. Peek Club, delegates to the State Agricultural Society, which met at Gainesville on '1 uesday, left for that place on last Monday evening on the up passenger train. We wish them and their associates a pleasant as well as a profitable trip. ♦ The Executive Committee of the Democratic party of Rockdale county is requested to meet at the Court House on Saturday, the 19th inst. Important business. J, H. Guskfin, A. J. Hayuood, Chm. See. The American Farmer lor August is received, with its usual varied contents adapted to the season and the wants of our agriculturalists, all *f whom ought to have it, as the companion of their la hors, —is pages being always well filled with sound and practical matter from ex perienced workers. It is published by Samuel Sands & Son, Baltimore, at $1 50 a year, or at $1 to clubs of five or tyore. There wid be (1) V) a praise and thanks giving meeting of the First Baplist Church Friday evening August 11th at 8 o,clock. All are cordially invited to at tend and participate with us in the wor ship of the Lord of Host. J. M. Brittain, Pastor. Ang. 9th, 1870. The exercises of the fall term of the Conyers Male aud Female High School, will be resumed on Monday the 21st inst. under the management of Messrs. J M Brittain and J F McClelland, the same old proprietors. Professor T B Baily and family, of Cave Springs, arrived in Conyers on last Saturday evening, and put up at the Whitehead-House. On Monday they moved to the residence formerly occu pied by Judge A. L. Davidson. Prof. B. and family will be quite an acquisi tion to our community, as he conies among us as a first class educator to take charge of the Fema'e College here. He has procured the services of a French teacher, who speaks and writes the lan guage flueutly. We welcome them to our midst. Mrs. E Roberts and musical pupils as sisted by good musical talent,will give an entertainment at the Court House on Friday evening the 25th inst. The en tertainment will be good’ the object wor thy ;go out and see and hear. Price of admission, 25 cents. Smyrna Camp Ground seems to be the objective point with Roc’cdale candi dates. -■ ■ IVateraelons, muskmelons, cantaloupes aud other melons, continue lo pour into our Conyers market. A good mellon is the cheapest thing named on the price list of the board ot trade. Ye lovers of the same eat while ye may, for the time is coming, and that shortly, when the voice of the melon seller will be heard no more on our streets for this year. When a cou itry man drives his wagon in front of the and distributes his load of mellons to a croud of Rockdale voteis, would you call him a candidate f Brice Mayfield p o c was bound over to appear before the Superior Court of Newton County, to answer the charge of murder. Judge Reagau has Wen unwell this week. We hope he’ll be soon .restored to his usual good health. Mr. B. N. McKnight is bragging on his German Millet patch. If the sample he brought ns is any index of the quali ty be left at home lie is justified in talk ing as lie docs. A revival ot religiou is progressing at the Second Baptist Church in this, place. The meeting is conducted by its pastor, the Rev. Thomas Kenerly. We are glad to see Messrs. Billie Ilud son, Oscar Jones and D M Almand, out on the streets again after their severe spells ot sickness. Mr. G. W. Hail ooines to the with a bean two feet and nine inches in length. “Come up with your beans,” Judge Seamans informs us, that Rock dale Court of Ordinary, tor its August session was not convened last Monday, the regular day for the holding of the same, there being no business returnable to said term. Hon. George W. Gleaton held a called teim of Rockdale County Court last Monday at the Court House, for the pur pose of disposing of the case of the State vs. Alex Garlington p. o. c. that had oecn previously judginented. The first semi-monthly term for Au gust, will open next Monday. N. P. Ex Of J. P. Court 476 th uis - trict G. M. A. M. Helms Esqr. Justice presiding, was in session Saturday and Monday last, for the disposal of a crimi nal case. Witnesses for the prosecution not being on hand the case .was contiu ued. • Brice Mayfield, colored, was brought before Judge Henderson last Saturday, for preliminary inveatigatiou into the charges against him as being implicated in the murder of the negro whose body was found on the Georgia railroad track on the I6th ult. The evidence being sufficient to show his probable guilt, he was committed to jail to await trial for the offense of murder at the September term ol our superior court. J V Wood son for the State, and E Edwards for defense.— Covington Star. A Vocal and Instrumental Concert, including a Cantata in three parts, Tableimjrf <fcc. will be given by Mrs. Roberts and prtfius, asoisted by the best taleDt of the country, on Friday even ing the 25th of August, at the Court Honse. Doors open ut 7 o’clock. Performance com mence at 8. Admission, 25 cents ; children 15 cents. nos-3t Sheffield had a regular battle royal on last Moudav. Several of the boys were marked aud bloodied by scratches and bruises. 'Die peace maker commanded the peace ; ordered the riot act read ; bound up the wounds of the bruised aud bleeding ; applied a balm of consolation to their troubled heaits, a"d then peace and good will were restored ; and order reigned in Warsaw. Too much of the over joyful was tlis cause. Let there he peace and happiness between you, hoys. Quit your tooiishuess. Town Council. The honorable Council of the town of Conyers met at its council chamber on Monday night, the 7th inst. . Present— Hons. S. F. Speer. Chairman, J. 11. A1 maud, J. W. Langford, N. W. Maddox W. E. Treadwell, and Dr. A. C. W. fravis. Clerk. Petitions to widen Commerce and Centre streets. Laid on the table. Petition for Sidewalk on South side Railroad street. Granted. Petition for a Ford on street across Tan Yard branch. Reiused. The following cases were disposed of: The Town Council vs. Dr. A. C. W. Travis—for hiring his buggy. Judg ment of not guilty, on account of no licensed Livery Stable being in town. The Town Council vs. Nelson Simms, p. o. c.—using profane and vulgar lan guage, Ac. Fme of one dollar and costs. The Town Corn cil vs. Thomas F. Rice —profane language. Not guilty T. M. Moon plead guilty to the charge of disorderly conduct, and was fiued one dollar and costs. (Mr. Moon was asleep, and being frightened by the noise of a freight train, screamed out a few un earthly yells—alarmed the town.) Several cases were continued, owing to the lateness of the hour. One in which Col. A. C. Perry was interested. The was on hand and bow ed in humble submission to the rulings of the Honorable Court. Capt. P. G. McCullough, Marshal, then announced, in obedience to the orders ot the Council, the .Court adjourned, till court in course. After which, the Court, parties interested, spectators, attorneys, witnesses, Ac.. &c. left for their places of abode. Lights were pat out; the temple of justice darkened ; save when a vivid flash of lightning lit up its dark recesses. Cash or Notes. Perse ns indebted to McCord i. Sons are hereby notified that if they do not settle their accounts, either by cash or notes, by the 20th of August THIT WILL BE SUED WITHOUT VA.IL. J. C. BARTON, 33-lro Transfer re. ' Second Anniversary. The Register celebrated its second anniversary on Monday, of this week. A few friends of the Register and ita Editor assembled in the editorial room at 4 o’olock pn, on that day. Judge G W Gleaton, President of the Register Company was called to the oh.-.ir, and Col J C Barton requested to act as spe cial reporter, or secretary of the occa sion. [For full particulars see his report in this issue.] After the eating and drinking was gone through with, the following toasts and sentiments were re sponded to by the persons nain-il in their order: The Register —may it live to cele brate its 100 anniversary. By Col J C Barton. Judge E B Rosser wished both papers well. Conyers—the Queen City. By her Mayor, S F Speer, Esq. The Cowrier— may it live to a good old age. By W P Reed. Rockdale Paper Mill—a supplier of the press. By Capt A H Zaehry. Rockdale bar, merchants and planters. By Cols J >V Pruett, T C Swann, T J Treadwell, J A Stewart, Jr, and Judge G W Gleaton. Rockdale county—Judge O Seamans. Warehouses—Capt J M Zaehry. The Courts—A M Helms, Esq. Pbysicinns—Dr A C W Tri via. Bell or Belle Editors—A C McCalla the former and W P Reed the latter. Register Devils—J N Hail. Courier Devils—Sam Shaver. They are both Devils. A E McDonald and L F Scott have ceased to be Devils. The ladies—Messrs T J Christian and W T Huson. The Church—Rev A C Perry. After an exchange aud an inu rcliange of sentiment, wit, good cheer, and well wishes for and to each other, and espe cially tor the Register, the happy occa sion (at least to the Register force) end ed. We return our thanks and best wishes to those present for the many kind ex pressions and generous sentiments offer* ed to the Register and its representa tives. _T. The Death of Mrs. Bond. Editors Constitution : The death of Mrs. l)r. W. P. Bond of Lithonia, on Monday morning last, by her own hands, has cast a gloom over the whole commit nity. Mrs. Bond was a consistent mem ber of the church and having led a life ot piety ter years. She had reached that stage of life when the change takes place with all ot lu-r sex, and having been tor years the subject of chronic troubles, the doctor saw that it wasplay ing havoc with her nervous system and was rapidly involving her mind. He took her in May last into the mountains of upper Georgia, which lor a time seemed to do her good, but on their re turn to their temporary home at Coving ton—where they had gone to educate their oldest children—she relapsed into her old state. He went to Atlanta and got Dr. Miller come down and see her. He took her nearly every day to ride, hut all ithout the so much desired re sult. Her gloom seemed io incre; sc, and olten she would say : “You think my body sick, hut it is my mind.” She stu- diously avoided company, and for tw o weeks past tias paid no attention to her little boy, although an idol of her heart, it was several times remarked by Rev. Frank Haygood, a broth.in law other’s, that she, Mrs, Bond, was crazy. When riding out in the buggy with her bus band on meeting any one, would turn her head. She has foi some time craved to die, hut complained all the time ot be ing afraid and desired some member of the family with her all the time. When she performed the rash act she got out ot bed from her daughter Miss Clara. The doctor aud his little boy was sleep*, ing in the same room on another bed, the floor being carpeted and the moon shining,he was enabled to escape with out awaking any of them, through - the window. About light Miss C. awoke ; inissmg h2r moiher she called her, which awoke the doctor, and instantly they be gan to search for her, Miss C. going into the back yard and the doctor going out the front, thinking perhaps she had gone down to the store where her eldest son was sleeping. W hen he had got into the street he advanced far enough to see into ihe back yard and being in front of his carriage house, turned to see if Miss Clara had made any discovery, and the first thing that he saw was the object of his care and search, in full view of the road, hanging suspended by the neck, between the buggy (upon which she had climbed to adjust the rope) aud wall. The alarm was given—and when cut down found to be dead, but not cold. •She died of strangulation.. It was the rash act of insanity we have no doubt. Her funeral was preached to a densely packed congregation in the village church, and.but few dry eyes were to be found, She was taken to Rock Chapel where her remains were neatly put away by kind friends. Bek Old Pastok. The foregoing account of the death by suicide of Mrs. Dr. W. P. Bond, of Lithonia, so far as our information goes is substantial true The guel stricken family, relatives and friends have our sympathies to unite with those of Lithoria and community. Wheat, Outs, &c. Mr. W. J. Maddox threshed 215 bush els of oats from 206 dozen bundles of rust proof oats. The oats were raised by John 0. Mad dox, on Honey Creek, in this couuty. Mr. M. also claims to have the cham pion stalk of cotton. On the' 7th inst. he counted 258 forms on it. Who can beat the above in the way ot threshing out oats or couutiug forms on cotton stalks. Conyers, Ga., August 7th, 1876. At the request of A. C. McCalla, Ed itor and b usiness Manager of the Rock dale Register, quite a number of the friends ot the Register met at 4 o’clock r. m. at the Editor’s room to partake of a collation in honor of the second anni versary of the Rockoalk Register. Oil motion, G. W. Gleaton, Esq. was called to the chair, and J. C. Barton, Esq. requested to act as secretary. The object of the meeting was sated by A. C. McCalla, Esq. to be the cele bration ot the second anniversary of the Rockdale Register. After partaking of the good things, such as melons, peaches, grapes, wine, beer, lemonade, Ac., the following senti ments were offered and responded to by the parties representing the different professions, occupations and industries : “Conyers—the QueenJjCity, on the Georgia Railroad.” The Register— may it live until it shnll celebrate its Centennial anniversa ry.’' The Conyers Courier —may It live to a good old age. The Rockdale Paper Mill—one of the great adjuncts of the printing press. The Conyers bar, the merchants and planters. 1 he medical fraternity. The Bell Editor ot the Register. The (Pi inters’) Devils of the Register and Courier. The Church—the place where true wisdom is taught. Many.of the responses were well suited to the occasion, aud brought forth the anplause of the entire assembly ; and in deed, it was a “leaßt ot reason and a flow of souland when the meeting adjourn ed all went away thinking more of them selves, their town, their county, and especially the printing press of Conyers. The Covington Star says: Air W A Harp of this city, has applied for a pat ent on anew style printing press, of his own invention, aud is nowv engaged in constructing a model out of old type metal io forward to the patent office for the inspection of the commissioner of parents. It is intended principally for a job press, and if successful, and we think it, it will be of considerable benefit to country printers, as it will be much cheaper than most of the job presses now on the market. ANNOUNCEMENT. Conyers Female College. The exercises at Conyers Female College WILL BE RESUMED ON MONDAY. 21st OF AuOUST, under the Presidency of Prof. T. B. Bailey, of North Carolina. Ue will be assisted by a full corps of competent teachers in every depart ment. Terms as heretofore. It is expected that the College will be supplied with apparatus for illustrating physics, a cabinet of minera:s, and other modern appliances. Board can be had at moderate rales. Address, until August the 1 si, Rev. H. Quiug, after that time the President, july27-lm T. B. BAILEY. ■ Brick Store Fair Ground*. At a meeting of citizens held at Bi lek store Fair grounds in Newton county, on lust Saturday the sth .inst. Judge D A Vason, of Albany acting as temporary chairman, the following resolutions were heartily endorsed : Resolved , That our thanks are due the Brick Store Agiieultural Jtlub for the very cordial invitation extended to us to meet them to day. It has been a most enjoyable occasion both for the inner and outward man. Resolved , That we see certain unmis takable indications of success in ample preparations, tastefully and ccnviently laid out, affording every comfort to all who may be iu attendance at the Agri cultural fair to be held at this place on the 24th and 27th ot October next, and a guarantee of suitable places for the ex hibition of every, article which may be represented—indeed the works ar already far {advanced to completion. Rezolved, That in as much as we have assurance that the fair will be conducted on the basis ot the strictest morality, not offending the taste of the most fas tidious, that we feel it our duty to urge all to come in person and briug such pro ducts ot tbeir skill and industry as may merit attention. Resolvsd. That we thik the location of the fair grounds is peculiarly fortunate, as it is removed far from places of disi pation, and yel we learn that ample ac aommodations will be had, and that pas sengers will be conveyed lo and from trains. Fortunately also in being near the corner of Walton, Morgan, Jasper and Newton. We bespeak, for them partiooarly, and all wi o may come a j hearty welcome. That it is most desirable on our part, and is the earnest, wish of ihe gentlemen compsiong this club, that all the trionds of progress and improve mnel unite with them and 00-operato in making the fair a success. Resolved, That this club deserves the thanks of the commuuity for iu labors in tlio past *, iu ita earnest efforts for ma king more fruitful the fields, and making us more independent of foreign supplies, and at tho same time fostering all the virtues ot the farmer’s fife. Resolved, Thai a copy ot these pro ceedings be published iu.both papers ot the county ; also, m the Jasper, Rock dale, Butts and Morgnn county {papers, and in ail others friendly to the canse. H. H. M’DONALD, DENTIST. Will be found at his Office, Room No. S White head House, Conyers, Ga., where be is pre pared to do all kinds of work in his line. Fill* mg Teeth made a speciality. work Warranted to give Sntitfactian fIX Being thankful for past patronage, he re apectfully solicits a continuance of the same. QEORGIA —Rockdale County : Whereas, John F. Wallace having in proper form mode application to me for letter* of ad ministration on the estate of Sophronia E. Wallace, late of said county deceased. This is therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditoia of said deceased to he and appear at my office on Monday the 4th day of September next, to ahow cause, If auy they can, why letters of administration should not be granted to the said John V. Wallace on the estate of Buid Sophronia E. Wallace. Witness my hand and official signature. O. SEAMANS, July 26th, 1876.—4 t Obdiwabt. CONYERS PRICES CURRENT. CORRECTED weekly by J. H. ALMAND, SON A CO. Colton— Firmer, 91(910 groceries and provisions Meat —C R Bulk 13@131 LC “ 121(513 Bulk Hams, 13i(a>14 Canvassed “ 17 @174 Com,—Sacked 86 @9O Flour —Extra Family, per barrel..,s7| @8 Family, per barrel |6}@74 Coifee, Rio 23 @26 Sugar, granulated Loot 18J@14 “ NO Fancy 12*@13 “ Yellow C 10 @ll Syrup, Honey drip 70 @75 Molasses, Muscovado 60 @65 “ Black Strap, 331(586 PRODUCE Butter 20c Eggs, 8 @lO Kag 1 @ Tallow, 7 @ 8 Beeswax, 20 @26 Dry Hides, 7 @ 84 Chickens, 10 @26 Wheat, |IOO to 11.26 per bushel. Meal, |IOO per bushel. Dr. 8. P. Downs J. W. Langford. MW 4 nil. X‘“X c m SH, OK in OU. DEALERS IN ANO MANUFACTURERS OF HAND CARTS, WHEEL BARROWS, and VEHICLES ot all kinds. HARNESS, from the Cheapest to the Dearsst, both Hand and Machine Stitch ed. We keep the celebrated j L | iSrEVEKKYf | I r the Best in Uttse, for CARUIAGEB BUGGIES, or one Horse WAGONS. Can sup| ly any part of HARNESS on short notice. Also, a full stock of in great variety always on baud, for house building purposes. Carpenters and Contractors would do well to see our special w/tolewle rates. Mouldings, Latices, Stops, Strips, etc., a speciality, and made of any width, thickness, or shape. Wmdow Sash— primed and glassed—Blinds and Doors, either white or yellow pine. Also suitable lumber for Coffins. We always keep in stock Burial cases and Caskets of various sizes aud lengths, from infants to adults—all at very low figures. Coffin Hardware generally. With our facilities, we propose to make Coffins of any style, from the plainest to the finest, cheaper than we possibly conld by hand alone. Givens a trial and see! P&te&t Wheels* Hubs, Spokes, Rims, Bodies, Seats, Shafts, Poles Dash Frames, Axles, Springs. IRON in great variety. Screws and Bolts of best make. Patent and Enameled Leather, Enameled Cloths, Moss and everything a Trimmer needs. Full slock of best Carriage Paints, Varnishes, Oils, Colors, Ornaments, and Paints generally. NEW CARRIAGES, BUGGIES and WAGONS always on hand,'in great variety, and can make to order any style or quality desired. Old ones Repaired, Painted and Trimmed at short notice, aud at living rates. We buy the beat material, and having suitable machinery, are able to turn off work with neatness and dispatch. With constant devotion to our Bnai ness, Honest Dealings with our Custom ers, Experienced Faithful Mechanics, and the manufacture of Reliable Goods in rour line, we hope to merit a liberal pat ronage from a Generous Pcblic. Thank ing you for your past favors, we will bo glad to see you again at our office oa lepot Street, near the Geo R R. Respectfully, Downs A Langford