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H Ai.rK-TON Journal. VOL. IX.—NO. 5. THE HAMILTON JOURNAL $1 a Year with a Dollar’* worth of Garden Seeds Free. Nor*;—These seal* were grown by Robert Buist, Jr.. Philadelphia sad put chased of hint in bulk. They are warranted Fresh and Genuine. J. L. Dennis & Cos. Free to AU. We had the pleasure of delivering many garden seed premiums last week. Those who have paid for the year will please call aad get their seed*. Those who have not paid oan get them by paying one dollar. We give twenty papers and one year's sub scription for SI.OO. We have corn, peas, beans, beets, oabbage, col lard, spring tur nips, tomato, okra, radish, squash, mask melon, oaoamber and mnstard seeds, of the best varieties, frasb and genuine. They will be found as good and pure aa yon oan boy anywhere and we give yon twenty 5 cent papers to pay yonr subscription in ad vance. We have a large quantity of these seeds now ready for delivery. ■ a Kit Carson, Jr., has been delighting the small boys of Colambas. He does some fine shooting. mi ■ i^i A St. Simons resident has received an order from Kiohester, New York, for a fall grown ‘posHum.'to be sent by mail. Terrapin farming is a Maryland industry, and one of its C 8. Senators derives an in come of SIO,OOO a year from a twelve aor farm. Dr. Willis Westmoreland, of Atlanta, ia tbmkiug'of locating in New York. He has most fluttering offers to do so. He com pared the oper.itious he performed in Geor gia last year with the prices charged by a prominent surgeon in New York and found ihnt he had done over S7O 000 worth of \oik. The railroads nave mi reduced their fares to tbree oents a mile m accordance with the railroad commission. They do sounder protest, however. Onr eooi'uiH*ion> rs have too much power, perhaps. but tba com mis si on is a good institution and will prove lien* filial to the people. The laws govern ing ii need some corrections, but the peo ple shoul 1 protect themselva against all cor porations, especially against such powerful ones as the railroads. Hood is a growing towu nod commaod ing 18 Sue section of country as it does i b uud to] have a fine trade. Already ten store ho rises, all doing wed, are open and every day we bear of Home new enterprise. F ve thousand halea of cotton will be ship ped from there this season and ita mer chant i expect to sell a thousand lona of fertilizers before the next crop ia planted. We say hurrah for our sinter oity —the up per end o Oglethorpe street, as brother Wynu of the Times, felicitonsly terns it. West Point bad a large tire lawt Friday morning- It broke out in building occupied by McKinley, and extended to the banking bouse of W. 4C. L Lanier. Among those who were burned out are S. Freialeben, dry good-; M- A. Dickson, stoves, and furni ture; W- £. Dozier, confectioner, F. Lanier confectioner; B Briet, confectioner; and Mrs. Winston, millinery. It ia estimated that the loss on bui.dings will amount to sls 000, inensnce $7,000, while the loas on stock is $15,000, with $8,500 inauracce. The whole front on Bridge street was burn ed,and the fire engine waa out of order, as is usual on such oecasiooa. Mr. F. F. Wil cox, of Columbus, has $1,300 on McKinley, SI,OOO on Frielebeu, and SSOO on Dickinson. Hamilton Hotel Arrivals. W. C. Baity, Sco't Jones, Kentucky. John Lemmond, Clay co , Ala. A. A. Murphey, Micon. W. 8 Spence, Wm. Copeland, Wm. Hasty, county. E. C. Hayden, Tal botton. M. J. Doyl, Mobile. Ale F M. Fredrick, Moses Loweni brail, E Woodruff, Columbus. J. A. Spain, Macon. F ynn Hargett, 0. McClesky, county. B. G New el, S. ft. Newel, Somerset, Ky. W. 8- Spenc", Capt. T. J. Neal, J. McGee, John J. Tucker, G. W. Spence,, county. Mr. Sanford, city. —Said an aged minister, “When I wish to speak with ease I take a teaspoonful of Cousaem’ H mey of Tar,} the best congh medicines in (he world. It will clear the throat and voice better than anything I ev er used.” Prioe S)J. For sale by Craw ford, Murrah 4 Cos. Why will men and wjiaen too, suffer with w irta, corns, bunions, frosted feet, sore throat rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains and bruises, when they can g-t relief by using Ooussens’ Lightning Uoimen'? Puce 60c. For saie by Crawford- Murrab * 00. The Contested Election. Mr. Charley Prltohard has shown ns a lat ter froas tba Governor, stating that in the tally ebeet at tba While*.ville precinct he teoalvad three votes aa Receiver, bnt ss these ware entered on the report of the mansgera as oast for Collector, ha deolinaa to ra-oonaidar his decision in declaring the vote a tie aa between Prichard and uollook, deeming the tally sheet and the report as of eqnal aigniflosnoe. Mr. Pritchsrd proposes to enter a protest against this decision before the oourls and the people. Blue Spring Jiotes. —Mr- A. J. Adams on Friday last discov ered the foot prints of a dog made forty years ago. —Where foxes abound, rabbits doth mnch less abound, is the experience of the little animal hunters hereabouts. —Tba recent severe weather has been very destructive to blfda, as a great many have been fonnd dead—doubtless frozen to death. —Mnch sickness in onr community. Mrs. A. N. Gordon, Mr. Tom Hobbard and child have been quite sick for sometime. Pneu monia seems to be the complaint. —Mrs N. &. Hirvey, who sometime ago fell disloesting her win* and receiving oth er injuries, is slowly improving. Whitesvitte Sotes. —Oats and wheat though injured by late freeze, are looking well. —Soring oats are being sown. —Miss Fannie Davis, who was very/sick last week ia now sbont well. —Guano and fertile rs are being hanled from the towns into tbe country. —Mr Gao- Spence's bouse located near bis father’s, ia rapidly approaobiug comple tion. —Mr. John Brooks lost a fine mule a few days ago, of blind staggers. J —G over Hood one of onr most esteem town mu on has removed to Grantville where he wilt continue to merchandise Personal. - The I'vine Brothers have opened anew store in Hamilton. These young men will doubtless get e liberal share of trade, known ns they are for integrity and fair dealing. Messrs formerly of Hood have located in our city. They will oecnpy the Turner, hou<a where they.also pro pose to do • nainese. Messrs Flournoy and Hunt have illus trated whet energy and enterprise will do in attracting and building trade. Thie firm has done no little in giving pronainenee to their city as a trading point. -Mr, W. 8. Kobinaon our former Clerk of Coart, will enter mercantile bnainess in Columbna. In going be will oerry with him the kindeat wishes of many frineds for hit success end prosperity. —The Miss Ivey left for their borne in Alabama this week. We trnet that the in olemenoy of weather and our famous mud has not impressed them ao unfavorably with oar town, that they will not make ns another visit in the near fntare. —Mbs Leila Newman one of the charm ing young ladies of Columbas, is visitng her sister Mrs. J. L. Dennis. —Among the distlngu *hed arrivals of the week, at the Hamilton Hotel, our readets will note the Dime of t*rof. Edward O. Hay den, of Talbotton and Germany who is the moet travelled toneorial artist in America, having used the shears and razor iu every state of the union. He is a poet as well os an artist, and can shave with ease and write poet'j in a half dozen languages. He will entertain you with a lecture and a shave fi r fifteen cents, and other wort proportion!, tely. —The board of county commissioners last Tuesday granted licenae for the sale of spirituous liquors at Hood and in the Up per 19tb district. —Miss Joe Williams who baa been spen ding sometime in Hamilton has returned to her home in Bealwood. —We will be enlivened by another mar ring* ceremony in Hamilton at no distant day. —Only two jail birds incustody now.— Cbas. Courtney burglary and Stephen Cope land for larceny. Miss Ella Palmer of T r o“P passed through oar town this week ea-route for Fort Gaines. We wish her an agreeable journey. —We acknowledge a pleasant call this morning from Prof. Thomason, who opens the Hood Academy next Monday. His prospects are good for a full attendance. —Ater’s Pilis ure the best of all purgative for family u.e, They are pleasant, sale and sure, :n I al! other Pi'ls in healing end core.live qualities. HAMILTON, GA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1881. New Advertisements. ■ Georgia, Harris County. Whereas certain petitioners liuve made application to the Commibsioneiv Court of roads and re vcnui s. praying for an onl-r granting the changing of the public run I leading from Hamilton to G eenvllle. to commence nt the first brnmli t’om Hamilton tnniinu to the left, going through C L. Dendy's gate to tbe mineral springs. letJiur uptthe hollow and intersecting the old road to the right of AllenMtobks’ gin house. And. whereas f a similar application his been filed prsying for an orde* grunting the establishment of a public road, leading fom Mmmh’s mill toad and intersecting the WhitesvPle road between the Crawford place aud the H displace. And. whereas, oomtnLiouers appointed for 'hat purpose hvo marl ed out said con templated roads, and reported to said, court tht sid ro.ids will he of much public utility amt convenience, now this is to cite and ad monish all persons concerned that on mid the fifth day of March, 1881. said public road will he grant 'd it no good cause is shown to the contrary. Given under my hand and seal, this first day of February, 1881. By order of the tv ard. Flynn Haruitt. Jr.. Clerk Co,n Court R.i&.R. Georgia, Harris County. ELECTION" NOTICE. Whereas at the regular election held in tbe county of Harris on the first Wednes day (tfftth day) of Jauuirv iu<can‘, for county officers, 0. H. Pritchard ad it H. BuDock candidates for li-omver of Tax Returns, having race ye I the highest and an equal number of votes thereby making a tie. It is therefore ordered that an 'eleot ion be held on Tuesday the fifteenth day of February 1881, for Receiver ofTnx Returns of said county, in th 6 manner and form prescribed by law. Given under my hand and offioisl signs ture this the 20th day of Jannary I*Bl. J. F C. Williams. Ordinary. Georgia, Harris County. 8. B. Champion exccutiix of I’hiiamon Champion deceased, makes application for letters of dit-misMon. All pr ons concernel are hereby notified to show caus- if any they haw, by (he tio-t Mom-lav in Aptil next, why letto gOl dismis.ion should not be grume i Mild applicant Given under my hand ind official sign .ture- December 25vh 1880. J. F. C. Wzu.iaus, Ordinary. A Vis-tino Cards, beautifully printed,for 160. *t thisjOffi )e. *-|-\ ) Georgia, Harris County. J. C. Remoert makes application for letters of auaritian-liip for W add el Heinhert and '1 heresa Humbert tninoie of W. P. Item bert. AH persons toncerned are hereby notified to show cause if any they have by the first Monday in February next whv letters of gua-dianw.iip hould not be granted said ap plicant. Given under my hand and official, signs ure, thie January the sth, 1881. J. F 0 Williams, Ordinary. F. W. loTTdTn be r , 11 Randolph Profit, Columbus, Ga. M anufacturer and Dealer in Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, Pipes and Smokerß Articles , Imported and Domestic WINES, BRANDIES, Etc. Bole agent for the celebrated “Mnltanomah" Kye Whiskey. A well fitted np “Sample Room,” in connection, where every style of drink ia compounded by a competent artist. AVOIDING GEARS.COCS .CAMS AMD LEVERS AND SUKTITUTWGTHEREFQN AN ENTIRELY NE# MECHANICAL PWNOPIi* MOVOeftAftWCAI IMPROVEMENT SEEN ATAOAHCKJWny DBBDKML AUTOMATIC.DIRECT & PERFECT ACTION IK DFERYMRT NO FRICTION,NOHOISE.MOWEAR.NO TANTRUMS NOR GETTING OUT OF ORDER. ALWAYS READY TO SEW THE FIHESTOR HEAVIESTGffiDS. GIVING ENTIRE SATISFACTION. KO tONGTALKOR ARGUMENT REOUIRED EVERY MAGHINETELUKG ITS OVN STORT SECURESIM; MEDIATESALES.HENCE THE BEST MACHINE FOR AGENTS TO SELL. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR. AGENTS TAVERYMFGCO. WANTEDT D It. T. L. JENKINS; ESr HAMILTON, GEORGIA Will be in town on tbe first Tnesda fourth Friday and second Saturday of each rnontb. Terms Cash DR. S. G. RILEY, Hamilton, Georgia. Tenders hia professional servlet a to tbe people of Hamilton and vioinity. With an experience of 23 yeais, prompt atten tiou 10 business, and moderate eberges he hopea to merit a share of 'he pntdic | at ronsge. Office at Old Drug Store. Resi dence at Goodman piece near eollege. |C"'c o 0.0.0. 11 ill ■ IV. - - - OrnoK • r,A B.,GILEB, Ordinary, Houston County, Perky, Ga., Jan, 28, 1880. In the year 1873, there were two negro pii-oucrs ciiiilino I in the jail of this county, who vtere very badly afflicted with that loathsome disease Syphilis. In my official capacity as Ordinary. I employed Gapt. 0. T. Swiff, then a resident of this place, to cure them, under a contract, “no cure, no pay." He administer dto them his now justly celebrated Syphilitic Specific, end In a few weeks 1 felt hound, under my con tract, to pay him cut of the county treasu ry, as lie had effected n complete aud radi cal cine. In tcßtlrnonv of the above, I bevc hereunto set my official signature And seal, the date above wiitten A. S. GILES, Ordinary Houston County, (Ja. Chattanooga, Texr.. Feb. Is, 1870. Okxts: We take pleasure in saying that the S. 8, S. is giving good satisfaction. We hare had excellent results from a number of cases. Ohe gentb mtn who had been emdiiml to his bed for six weeks with Sy| Hill i- Rheiimati.ni was rured entirely vritn two Ixgllcs and speaks <ll the highest praise of it. It also acts at well in primary as in snomiurv aud tertimy case*. (HULKS k BERRY. Prepared only by the BWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. Atlanta Ga. For Sale by Dr. T. J. Bi(a>ks, Ja. "W. 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Absolute indojierulenoe of pirtisnn or ganizatsons, but unwavering totally to trim Democratic principles. Tee Sun believes that the Government which the Constitu'ion gives us is a go* a I one to keep lb* notion ot untv Is to resit to its utmost power the ef forts ot men lu the Reputilicun party to set up another form of government in pluc* of that which exi.ts The year 1881 and the years irumedially following will probably de cide this supremely ini|k>rtant contest. The run lauieves that the victory will be with the people as against the Ring* for monopoly the Rings for plunder, and the Rings for im pel iai power. Our temi* are as follows : For the Daily Sun, a tour-page sheet of twenty-eight columns, the price by mail, (lost pdd, Is AtMonts a month, or ffi.M) n year; or, including the Sunday paper, an eight pr.ge >heet ot filly colums. tbs price is ti& ctnis and a month, or 7.70.a year, postage paid 'J he Sunday edition of the Bun Is also furn ished separately at jsl 20 a year, postage paid. The price of the Weekly Suu, eight j pages, fifty-six columns. Is $1 a year, postage paid. For ciul* of ten sending $lO we.will seiid an extra copy free. Additss 1. W. England, Publisher of the Sun, Nsw York City. LARS FOR THE MILLION! Fuo Cbooe Balsam of Bhark's tOil I’ost hvely Ueatoree (be Hearing, and ta only ab •oluie Gore for Deafness Known. Th' Oil ie extraeted from a peculiar ape cies of small White Shark, caught in the Yellow 8-a, known Uondelotit. Every Gblueee fl.barman knows it. Its vir tues aa a restorative of bearing were discov ered by a Buddhist Pri*ot about the year 1410. 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UNPARALLELED OFFER F.rst Class Sewing Machines, With full line of attiehments to do all W..rk Given Away Free of Charge Having made airauirerirnU with a writ known company for a large numboi of tlie.r machinua. we off ra a premium to every purchaser of Twenty-Five DoMnr* worth of Book., to be aelrcb-d Irom our catalogue, r onaiating of Handsomely Bou<id and Ele gantly Illustrated books, a Fbst Class Family Sewing Machine, on a richlp ornamented Iron stand, wi h sol id wa nut top and t.nwer, caielully packed uno delivered free of charge, to auy depot iu this city. 'I his is a bona fide offer, made for the pur pose of introducing our publication* throughout the Un t*. Htaics. Sand for a Catalogue and P-rcriptive Cir cular, to PuiLAOBU-mA PchLISHIKO Cos , 729 Filbeit Kt , i’hitadelphia, Fa. Agents Wanted to assist in Distri bution. Georgia, Harri* County. Jewie Whitehead (col.) 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