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FERSON BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
NEW MAIL SCHEDULE.
7 fferson to Athens—William 11. Bird ,
ontructor.
e Jefferson, Tuesday, Thursday and
,y at 2P. M. Arrive at Athens by
e Athens, Monday, Wednesday and
at? A.M. Arrive at Jefferson by 12 M.
"efferson to Gainesville — J. N. Tivitty,
Contractor.
e Jefferson, Monday, Wednesday and
at IP. M. Arrive at Gainesville by
e Gainesville. Tuesday, Thursday and
ay at 7A. M. Arrive at Jefferson by
itfn/1 Jefferson to Lawrenceville—William P.
Betts , Contractor.
,eave Jefferson Saturday at 1 P. M. Ar
ne at Lawrenceville Monday, by 12 M.
Leave Lawrenceville Friday at 1 P. M. Ar
•re at Jefferson Saturday by 12 M.
m'ICIPAL OFFICERS OF JEFFERSON.
W. 1. Pike, Mayor; J. P. Williamson, Sr., (J.
N’. VVilson, It. -J. Hancock, F. M. bailey. Al-
H#eii; T. and. Niblack, Esq., Clerk & Treasur
r, tV\ F. Hunter. Marshal.
PROFESSIONS.
Physicians...-1. J. Duster. X. W. Carithers,
0. Ilunt. C It Giles, W II Green wade. (Indian
ktor.)
Arrv's at L.VW...J. B. Silnian, W. I. Pike,
A. B. Mahalfey, \\ . C. Howard, M. M. Pitman,
1 1. ilinton, It. S. Howard.
MERCHANTS.
Pendergrass & Hancock, F. M. Bailey, Stanley
t Pinson.
M ECU A NICS.
.Aun;xnuts...Joseph P. Williamson, Sen’r;
i\ Williamson, Jr.; Warwick Wilson, Ed.
'L>m. Mitchell Few', (eol.)
iliHN'ss Maker... John G. Oakes.
W.cs >x .M vk;:rs... Wm. Winburn, Monroe
IJ, (COl.)
dn;;y Makers...L. it A. J Gilleland.
Blacksmi PH...C. T. Story, -James Montgomc-
T:.vxek... John 11. Chapman,
iavxH i<s....l. H. Sc H. J. Randolph, F S Smith.
Lir v\i) >n >e-Makkks...X. B. Stark, under
•V - office; Seaborn M. Stark. J W
Iwre. >'iop> in the “ Billy Thompson” corner
tore-house; Henry Evans, (col.)
IYkntitkk Makers... Warwick Wilson, A J
Uprland.
HOTELS.
lAXDonpii House, by Mrs. Randolph.
Limi-ii vKTKRN Hotel, by John Simpkins,
oarding House, by Mrs. Elizabeth
wham.
-pi'ous, Seuars, &C....J. L. Bailey.
nitl.ST AND Sa\V-MILL AND GlN...Loilg &
Eidolph.
Hw-alh.l and Gin...F. S. Smith.
COUNTY SCHOOL DIRECTORY.
Jttrtin Institute. —J. W. Glenn, Principal; S.
'hr, Assistant; Miss M. E. Orr, Assistant;
Mvrtie McCarty, Music.
ffKe Hill Academy. —A G Strain, Principal.
Wilte Academy. —ltov. P. F. Lamar. Prin.
“j 1 rmamj Croce Academy. —lt. S. Cheney, Prin-
Academy. —J. 11. McCarty, Principal.
°'<vA Creek Academy —Mrs. A. C. P. Itiden,
•■mcipal.
•hademy Church. —J. J. Mitchell, Principal.
Nidttyier's Mill. —W. P. Newman, Prin.
Thompson Academy. J. -J. Boss. Principal.
1 dn and Ornamental Penmanship—Col. A. L.
Hrge. Instructor.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
/‘M C. HOWARD, - - - - Ordinary.
.M. PITTMAN, - - Judge Cos. Court.
H. NI BLACK, - - - Clerk S. Court.
S S - HUNTER, - -- - - Sheriff,
irr tA. WORSHAM, - - - Deputy “
n, ;JOHNSON, ----- Treasurer.
-f'IKSL. WILLIAMSON, - - Tax Collector, j
'J. BROWN, “ Receiver.
L. JOHNSON, - - County Surveyor,
y W ALLACE. - - Coroner.
N. WILSON. County School Commiss’r.
Sessions County Court, 2nd and
Hndays each month.
, 'Jmm issioxehs (Roads and Revenue.)—AVm.
W. .j. ilaynie, W. (J. Steed. Meet on
, M Fridavs in August and November. T. H.
>J Mack. Ksq*. Clerl .
p 01 vrv lUd of Education. —Robert White,
v"(:• •!. <i. McLester, James L. Johnson, J. L.
-iamson. Wni, Thurmond.
Medical Card.
J) R W. P. DeLAPERRIERE laving complet
ed his Medical course of studies at the l ni
,, °* Georgia—his native State—locates at
iy father’s old stand, where he will practice
‘- ‘Cine in all its branc es, and will treat dis
*v' with the most approved remedies known to
• ‘ profession. Returning thanks for the conti-
N manifested by the liberal patronage bestow
j his past course of practice, he hopes by
" aretul and constant guarding of every possible
“ erest of patients, on his own part, together
1 1 assistance of his father, to merit a con
(3 Uan °o of the same. fifeg“Spccial attention giv
“ 0 diseases of children and females. aplo
F. P. TALMADGE,
DEALER IN
AMERICAN AND IMPORTED WATCHES,
CLOCKS, je welr y, silver $ PLATED ware,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, GUNS, PISTOLS, CARTRIDGES, &C.
Batches, clocks jktsttd jewelry repaired
In a neat and workmanlike manner, and warranted to give entire satisfaction.
Ornamental and Plain I.otter Engraving a Specially.
LOCATION—CoIIege Avenue, one door from the Bookstore Corner, ATHENS, GA.
A pnl Ist. 1876 ly
People tlieii own Rulers; Advancement in Education, Science, Agriculture and Southern Manufactures.
Professional 1 & Joiisiuess (Inals.
I .T. O. HUNT. M. D. J. B. PENDERGRASS. M. I).
■*! A PE^BEKfiRA^
KJ Having formed a partnership for the pur
pose of practicing medicine in all the various
branches ot the profession, respectfully tender
their services to the citizens of the town and sur
rounding community. Office at Col. W. I. Pike’s
old stand. july29
J. A. B. MAHAFFEY. \y c mVabty
MAHAFFEY & McCARTY,
Lfi. A T T O R NETS AT LAW,
Jefferson, Jackson Cos. Ga.,
Will practice anywhere for money. Prompt at
tention given to all business entrusted to their
care. Patronage solicited. OctSOly
i>it. c. it. riles
OF l 1 ERS his professional services to the citizens
of Jefferson and vicinity. Can be found at
! the office recently occupied by Col. Mahaffey.
Jan. 22, 1870—tf
Bit MOrSDKD, toriuj ;it Law,
• HOMER , BANKS CoHa.
\Y ill practice in all the adjoining Counties, and
give prompt attention to all business entrusted to
his care. Collecting claims a specialty.
June 19th, 1875. * jy
J. J. FLOYD, I J. R. SILMAN,
I Covington, Ga. Jefferson, Ga.
MiOlD & SILHAy,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW.
Y ill practice together in the Superior Courts oi
the counties of Jackson and Walton.
junel2—ly
WI. Plki; Attorney at Law,
• JEFFERSON, JACKSON CO., GA.
Practices m all the Courts, State and Federal.
Prompt and thorough attention given to all
kinds oi legal business in Jackson and adjoining
counties. June 12, 1875
WILEY C. HOWARD. ROB'T S. HOWARD.
Howard a How ard.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Jefferson, Ga.
Will practice together in all the Courts of Jack
son and adjacent counties, except the Court of
Ordinary of Jackson county. Sept Ist ’75
S LESLEY & PINSON,
JEFFERSON , GA..
DEALERS in Dry Goods and Family Groce
ries. New supplies constantly received.
Cheap for Cash. Call and examine their stock.
June 19 ly
D’t. W. S. ALBAAADER.
SURGEON DENTIST,
Harmony Grove. Jackson Cos., Ga.
July 10th, 1875. fim
SPRING AMD SUMMER
stock; ok
‘Am vj hiicl Fancy Goods!
o
•13!2£5k. T. ffi.
V NX OUNCES to the public that she is now rc
. ceiving a large and varied stock of Ladies’
Bonnets, Hats. Laces. Ribbons. Trimmings, &c.,
which she is offering at low prices. Call, exam
ine and be convinced. Next door to the Bank of
the University, Athens, Ga. April 15
THE R.EASON WHY
I. H. HUGGINS
Sells goods cheaper now . is because he
has adopted the
CASH SYSTEM!
The ready cash enables him to buy goods very
low, and consequently he is offering to the public
every thing in his line, such as
All kinds of Crockery and Glass-ware , Lamps ,
Chandeliers. Farmers' Lanterns, Kerosene
Oil, at wholesale and. retail; Family and
Fancy Groceries. Dry Goods. Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Saddles, Harness
and Leather.
And also a large stock of 1.1 VIIL both for build
ing and fertilizing purposes, all very low for the
CASH.
When you go to Athens, don't forget to call on
J. H. HUGGINS. If you want KEROSENE OIL, at
wholesale or retail, he will supply you at the low
est price. If you want CROCKERY and GLASS
WARE. there’s the place to get it. If you want
TOBACCO. FLOUR. BACON. LARD. SU
GAR, COFFEE and MOLASSES, go there and
you will find it. If you want LIME, for building
or composting with fertilizers, go to
J. 11. HUGGINS’,
No. 7, Broad St., Athens.
ffcsT’Remember the place. marlS
JACKSON COUNTY.
Whereas, Samantha Cowan applies to me in
proper form for Letters of Administration on the
estate of Stephen Cowan, late of said county, de
ceased—
Therefore, all persons concerned, kin and cred
itors. are hereby notified and required to show
cause, if any they can. at the regular term of the
Court of Ordinary, to be held in and for said coun
ty on the first Monday in October. 1876. why Let
ters of Administration on the estate of said de
ceased should not be granted as prayed for by the
applicant.
Given under my official signature, this Sept. 7th.
1876. sep9 W. C. HOWARD. Ord’y.
Wimiiiii? to Trespassers.
\LL PERSONS are hereby warned not to
IXsisst. or otherwise upon
the lands of the undersigned. Under Full Penalty
of the Law. [fo] " S. D. MITCHELL. ’
BLANKS.
Of all kinds neatly printed.
At the Forest News Office.
.
- ft £ and terms free. TRUE & CO.. Augusta.
Maine. marll
JEFFERSON, JACKSON COUNTY, GA., SATURDAY. OCT’R 7, 1576.
SELECT MISCELLANY.
The Candidate.
BA' “THE JUDGE.”
“ Father, who travels our road so late?”
Hush, ;ny child, ’tis the candidate ’
Fit example of human woes.
Early he comes and late he goes.
He greets the woman with courtly °race
lie kisses the baby's dirty face ; *
lie calls to the fence the farmer at work ;
He bores the merchant, he bothers the clerk ;
Ihe blacksmith, while his anvil rings,
He greets ; and this is the song he sings :
“ Howdy, howdy, how d'ye do?
llow is your wife, and how are you?
Ah. it fits my fist as no other can.
i he horny hand of the workingman.”
41 Husband, who is that at the gate?”
44 Hide, my love, ’tis the candidate !”
“ Husband, why can't lie work like you?
Has lie nothing at all at home to do?”
“My dear, whenever a man is down,
No cash at home and no credit in town,
l oo plain to preach and too proud to beg,
Too timid to rob and too lazy to dig.
Then over his horse his legs he flings.
And to the dear people this song he sings :
“ Howdy, howdy, how d’ye do?
How is your wife, and how are you?
Ah, it fits my fist as no other can.
The horny hand of the working man.”
Brothers, who labor early and late,
Ask these things of the candidate :
What is his record ? Ilow does he stand
At home ? No matter about his hand,
Be it hard or soft, so it be not prone
To close over money not his own,
He has in view no thieving plan ?
Ts he honest and capable?—he’s your mau !
Cheer such a one till the welkin rings ;
Join in the chorus when thus he sings :
“ Ilowdy, howdy, how d'ye do?
How is your wife, and how are you?
Ah, it fits my fist as no other can,
The horny hand of the workingman.”
The Coming Upshot.
THE TARTY THAT IS COMING TO THE FRONT
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
In Tennessee the whites are largely in the
majority, and the blacks take no part in the
government except to vote, and it makes no
difference how they vote, as between the
races, as the whites arc two to one in the
majority. In South Carolina the blacks are
largely in the majority ; they are the govern
ing power, and thus it happens that one South
ern State is very quiet, and all moves along
well, while Hie other is in a condition border
ing on anarchy, and will be until the whites
come to the top. The blacks submit to the
majority ; the whites do not. And it is an
error to suppose that the rising generation in
the South will submit to be ruled by the
blacks, be the black majority what it may.
The black majority in South Carolina, Mis
sissippi and Louisiana will be overcome—if
not in one way, then in another. Nothing
can keep the whites under except a war be
tween each generation. The generation that
is thoroughly whipped out will submit, but
the next and the next will revolt, and so on
forever. Revolt, I mean, against local black
government, just as they did in Mississippi
last fall, and just as they’ are doing now in
South Carolina. Suppose they should suc
ceed in overthrowing the local government
here, and the Federal authority should set it
up again, how long would it stay up ? Until
Uncle Sam got his back turned. Nothing
less than a standing army—continued appli
cation of force—can sustain the government
of the Republican party in any of the Cotton
States.
Well, suppose the Democrats should elect
a President, vvliat then ? The black govern
ments in the Cotton States would fall like
blocks of cards, nor would the National De
mocracy trouble themselves to set the same
up again. We could write “finis” over each.
You must recollect that there is now rvgen
eration in the South who took no part in the
war—they have come upon the boards since
—and it is this generation of young America
that are taking such active steps towards
“redeeming” South Carolina, that are form
ing rifle clubs, sabre companies and the like.
The object is to do a good deal of parading
around at night, and intimidate the blacks by
a display of force, but without a resort to
actual violence. This is the last plan,
and if it fails to work now, it will be tried at
the next election, with a little stiffer attention
to details. But gain the victory the whites
certainly will—if not at this election, then at
the next. If not in one way, then in another.
It is merely a question of time. — Correspond
ence Cincinnati Commercial.
An Indian Tradition.
Among the Seminole Indians there is a
singular tradition regarding the white man's
origin and superiority. They say that when
the Great Spirit made the earth. lie also
made three men. all of whom were of fair
complexion ; and that after making them, he
led them to the margin of a lake and bade
them leap therein. One immediately obeyed,
and came out of the water purer than before
he bathed ; the second did not leap until the
water became slightly muddy, and when he
bathed Re came up copper-colored; the third
did not leap in until the water became black
with mud, and came out with its own color.
Then the Great Spirit laid before them three
packages of bark, and bade them choose, and
out of pity for the misfortune of his color, He
gave the black man his first choice. He took
hold of each ofthe packages, and. having felt
them, chose the heaviest; the copper-colored
one then chose second heaviest, leaving the
white man the lightest. When the packages
were opened, the first was found to contain
spades, hoes, and all the implements of labor :
the second enwrapped hunting, fishing and
war-like apparatus; the third gave the white
man pens, ink and paper—the engines of
mind—the materials of mental improvement
—the social link of humanity—the foundation
of the white man’s superiority.
The Obliging Mother-in-Law.
A YOUNG MAN WHO WANTS ADVICE.
It was the second time he had accompanied
the young lady home from one of those little
social parties which are gotten up to bring
fond hearts a step nearer to each other.
W hen they reached the gate she asked if
he wouldn't come in. He said he would, and
lie followed her into the house. “It was a
calm, still night,” and the hour was so late
that he had no fear of seeing the old folks.
Sarah took his hat, told him to sit down, and
she left the room to lay off her things. She
was hardly gone before the mother came in,
smiled sweetly, and dropping down beside
the young man. she said :
“ I always did say, that if a poor but re
spectable young man fell in love with Sarah,
he should have my consent. Some mothers
would sacrifice their daughter's happiness for
riches, but I am not one of that class.”
The young man gave a start ofalnrm. He
didn t know whether he liked Sarah or not,
and he hadn't dreamed of such a thing as
marriage.
“ She has acknowledged to me that she
loves you,” continued the mother, “and what
ever is for her happiness is for mine.”
The young man gave two starts of alarm
this time, and he felt his cheeks grow pale.
“I-I haven’t ,” he stammered, when
she said :
“Oh, never mind. I know you haven't
much money, but of course you’ll live with
me. We’ll take in boarders, and I'll risk
that we’ll get along all right,”
It was a bad situation. lie hadn’t even
looked love at Sarah, and he felt that he
ought to undeceive the mother.
“I hadn’t no idea of-—of ” he stammer
ed, when she held up her hands and said :
“I know you hadn't, but it's all right.—
With your wages and what the boarders bring
in we shall get along as snug as bugs in a
rug.”
“ But, madam, but—but ”
“ All I ask is that you be good to her,” in
terrupted the mother. “Sarah has a tender
heart and a loving nature, and if you should
be cross and ugly, it would break her down
within a week.”
The young man’s eyes stood out like coeo
anuts in a show window, and lie rose up and
tried to say something. He said :
“.Great heavens ! madam, 1 can’t permit
“Never mind about the thanks,” she in
terrupted. “ I don’t believe in long court
ships myself, and let me suggest an early day
for the marriage. The 11th of September is
my birthday, and it would be nice for you to
be married on that day.”
“ But—but—but,” he gasped.
“ There, there, I don't expect any speech
in reply,” she laughed. “ You and Sarah fix
it up to-night, and I'll advertise for twelve
boarders right away. I’ll try and be a model
mother-in-law. I believe lam good tempered
and kind hearted, though I did once follow
a young man two hundred miles and shoot
the top of his head off for agreeing to marry
Sarah and then jumping the country.”
She patted him onjthe head and sailed out,
and now the young man wants advice. lie
wants to know whether he had better get in
the way of a locomotive or slide off the wharf.
—Detroit Free Press.
A Murderous Weapon.
A dispatch from Sandy Ilook to the New
York Herald of Friday, relative to official ex
periments with the Hotchkiss revolving can
non. gives a description of the terrible engine
and its workings that is very grimly interest
ing. The following is a description of the
new weapon :
“ It consists of five barrels grouped around
a common axis and revolved in front of a
solid breech block which has in one part an
opening for the introduction ofthe cartridges,
and another through which to extract the
empty shell. Both operations are accom
plished at the same time, and as the car
tridges are fed to barrels on the same princi
ples as with the Gatling gun, the fire can be
maintained continuously at the rate of eighty
per minute, if necessary. The calibre of the
barrels is one and a half inches, and the
charge weighs three and a half ounces, with
a shell Weighing about one and a quarter
pounds. The shell is exploded by a percus
sion fuse, and bursts immediately on striking
any object it meets. The barrels are revolved
by a crank which controls all the mechanism
of the gun. so that really a stream of shells,
like water from a fire hose, can be poured on
an} r given point with absolute accuracy and
fearfully destructive effect with scarce more
difficulty than play'ing on a street organ. A
peculiarhy of the revolution of the barrels is
that they stop to discharge, so that the ac
curact' of the fire is not in any way impaired
by a continuation of the revolution at the
moment the firing pin strikes the exploding
cap behind the charge. The trial demon
strated that infantry in column would melt
away under the fire of these guns like a tal
low candle before a furnace grate. A con
tinuous shower of splinters seemed to rain on
the ground all around the targets while the
inventor kept grinding out shells from his
deadly mill.”
Cock Fighting.
Hoic Fast Young Ladies Amuse Themselves
in Dull Times—A Cocking Main in New
York.
Cock fighting has always been held in law
to be brutal, and those who indulged in it to
be brutes; but anew departure has been
taken in the matter, and now gentlemen may
engage in the cruel sport without damage to
their characters. Y'esterday morning three
young ladies, named respectively Angie Pratt,
Lavinia Woodford and Carrie Ilaines, met at
a restaurant in Thirty-ninth street, near Sixth
avenue, a well known place for quiet sport
ing. and indulged in a little amusement quite
uncommon for ladies. Each of the girls had
a basket in her hand, and each of the baskets
contained a game cock. They engaged a
parlor when they entered the place, and or
dered refreshments ; and after these had been
served they told the attendant he might leave,
as they desired nothing else and wanted to
be alone. About two hours afterward the
proprietor of the place heard a rather un
usual noise, and went to the room where the
ladies were. They at first refused to open
the door; but upon being informed that if
they did not it would be broken open, they
unlocked it. Upon entering the place a rath
er unusual sight met the landlord's gaze.—
Upon the floor lay one of the “roosters”
stone-dead, with a hole through his head,
caused by being struck with a steel gaff
fastened to the spur of one of the other chick
ens, and the other two birds were hard at
work in an attempt to kill one another.
The girls at once insisted that the fight
should not !>e interrupted until the birds had
finisher!, and as no danger seemed to threaten
from outside, the proprietor allowed it to go
on ; but it was of short duration, for a red
pile, the property of Miss Woodford, soon
knocked his opjxment out of time. The girls
then stated that times were dull, the}’ could
not go out of town for want of means, and so
they went to a bird fancier's, on Folsom street,
and each purchasing a bird, they concluded
to have a cock fight and bet their spare change
on the issue. Miss Woodford’s bird proved
the best, and after making it a present to the
restaurant man and settling their bills, they
left for other scenes of excitement. —New
York Encjireav.
A Generation on the March.
A generation on the inarch from the cradle
to the grave is an instructive spectacle, and
we have it carefully presented to us in the
report by Dr. Farr, an English physician.
Lit. us trace the ph\\sical fortune which any
million of us may reasonably expect. The
number, to begin with, is made up0f011,745
b >ys and 488,255 girls, a disproportion which
by and by will be redressed by the undue
mortality of the boys, and will be reversed
before the close of the strange, eventful his
tory. More than a quarter of these children
will die before they are five years old—in
exact numbers, 141,387 boys and 121,895
girls. The two sexes are now nearly on a
level. In the succeeding five years—from
ten to fifteen—the mortality will be still fur
ther reduced. Indeed, for both sexes, this is
the most healthy period of life ; the death
rate. however, is lower for boys than for girls.
There will be some advance in deaths in the
next five years, and still more in the five that
follow, but 634,045 will certainly enter on
their twenty-sixth year. Before the next ten
years are at an end two-thirds of the women
will have married. The deaths during that
period will be 62,052, and of those no fewer
than 27,134 will be caused by consumption.
Between thirty-five and forty-five a still lar
ger “death-toll” will be paid, and little more
than half the original band—in exact num
bers, 502,915—wi1l enter on their forty-sixth
year.
Each succeeding decade, up to seventy
five, will now become more fatal, and the
numbers will shrink terribly. At seventy
five only 161,124 will remain to be struck
down, and of these 122,559 will have perished
by the eighty-fifth of the march. The 38,562
that remain, will soon lay down their bur
dens ; but 2,153 of them will struggle on to
be ninety-five, and 223 to be 100 years old.
Finally, in the lOSth year of the course, the
last solitary life will flicker out. Such then,
is the average lot of a million men and wo
men.
A Musical Prodigy. —Mr. Sampson Eth
ridge, of this county, has a little hoy, only
six years old, who, without an instructor, has
in a month learned to play a number of pieces
upon the organ. He plays entirely by ear,
and it is remarkable what proficiency he ex
hibits. His talent should be cultivated.—
Gwinnett Herald.
A Jonah Fish. —As two gentlemen were
returning from Athens the other da}’, on
nearing Longs branch, they saw a large moc
casin snake crawl forth from the stream and
disgorge a cat fish much larger than his
snake-ship. Strange to say, the fish was
alive. —Oglethorpe Echo .
Repartee.—“ Please accept a lock of ray
hair,” said a bachelor to a widow, handing
her a large curl. “Sir.” she replied, “ you
had better give tho whole wig.” •* Madam,”
he responded, “you are biting indeed, consi
dering that your teeth are porcelain.”
Five students have withdrawn from Prince
ton College rather than sit with a negro.
$ TERMS, $2.00 PER ANNUM.
( SI.OO FOR SIX MONTHS.
Bayonets at the Polls.
The (jv:innett Herald of last week spys .
As Grant has determined to carry the elec
tions in the South by intimidation and the bal
; lot box will be surrounded by Dep. Marshals
whose object will be to work for their Master,
we publish as a matter of information, the fol
lowing extract from the Revised Statutes of
the United States, which prohibits any inter
ference at elections by officers or any other
person who has troops under his eommnnd.
Let the watch and prosecute with
vigor every violation of the law :
Section 5528. Every officer of the army
or navy, or oilier person in the Civil, military
or naval service of the United States, who or
ders, brings, keeps or has under his authority
or control any troops or armed men, at any
place where.a general or Special election is
held in anv State, unless such force be ne
cessary to repeal armed enemies of the United
States, or to keep the peace of the polls, shall
be fined not more than five thousand dollars
and suffer imprisonment at hard labor not
less than three months nor more than five
years.
Section 5529. Every officer or other person
in the military or naval service, who by force,
threat, intimidation, order, advice or other
wise. prevents, or attempts to prevent any
qualified voter of any State from freely exer
cising the right of suffrage at any general or
special election in such State shall he fined
not more than five thousand dollars and im
prisoned at hard labor not more than five
years.
The Man to Live Long.
lie has a proper and well-proportioned
stature, without, however, being too tall. He
is rather of a middle size and somewhat
thickset. II is complexion is not too florid ;
at any rate, too much ruddiness in youth is
not a sign of longevity. His hair approaches
to the fair rather than to the black. His skin
is strong but not rough. 11 is head is not too
big: his shoulders are round rather than flat;
his neck is not too long; his abdomen does
not project; his hands are large but not too
deeply cleft; his foot is rather thick than long,
and his legs are firm and round. He has a
broad, arched chest, a strong voice, and the
faculty of retaining his breath for a long time
without difficulty. There is harmony in alt
his parts. 11 is senses are good, but not too
delicate ; his pulse is slow and regular; his
stomach is excellent: his appetite good anil
digestion easy. The joys of the table are to
him of importance; they tune his mind to
serenity, and his soul partakes in the pleasure
which they communicate. He does noteat
merely for the sake of eating, but each meal
is an hour of daily festivity/ He eats slowly
and lias not too much thirst, the latter being
always a sign of rapid self-consumption. He
is serene, loquacious, active, susceptible of
joy, love and hope, but insensible to the im
pressions of hatred, and avarice. Ilis passion
never becomes violent or destructive. If he
ever gives way to anger he experiences rather
a useful glow of warmth, an artificial and
gentle fever, without an overflow of the bile,
lie is also fond of employment, particularly
calm meditation and agreeable speculations.
He is an optimist, a friend to nature and
domestic felicity. He has no thirst after
honor or riches and banishes all thought of
to-morrow.— Boston Transcript.
GLEANINGS.
A telegraph line is to be erected between
Dahlonega and Gainesville.
Ten thousand gallons of syrop have beon
made in Heard county this season. It sells
at forty cents per gallon.
On the 26th Tenbroeck made four miles in
7 :15f minutes. This is the fastest recorded
time by nearly four seconds.
Seventeen millions in National Bank notes
were issued from January 14. 1875, to Sep
tember 28, 187 G.
Every day brings fresh evidences of the
fact that James M. Smith will he elected in
January to the United States Senate.—Corn
monicealth.
A woman is visiting her parents in New
bnrvport Mass., who is wearing the same
bonnet she wore when she was married and
went to Texas twent}’-flve }’ears ago.
Every day some new discovery is made,
going to show that North East Georgia is as
rich in minerals as any other section of equal
area on the globe.
Gen. Braxton Bragg dropped dead while
crossing Twenty-seventh street, in Galveston,
yesterday morning, from syncope, induced
by organic disease of the heart.
Arc you looking for something to do ? Are
you out of employment ? If so, v<Ste the
Democratic ticket. A change of administra
tion will bring about prosperous times.
“Wherever you find many men, }’ou find
many minds,” exclaimed a public speaker.
“’Taint so, by jingo!” responded one of the
auditors. “If you’d only ask this whole
crowd out to take a drink, you’d find ’em all
of one mind.”
Rev, G. A. Nunnally, of Monroe, Ga., has
decided to accept the call of the first Baptist
church at Rome. Ga. He will take charg©
about the first of December; and thus the
people of Rome secures one of the best citi
zens. the church one of the brightest and
ablest pulpit orators and best pastor in the
South.
Tiie little boys of the country are now mak
ing pocket change by picking out cotton.—
1 his spirit should be encouraged in the bo}’*
In the neighborhood of Stone Mountain forty
cents per hundred pounds is being paid. On©
little boy picked out sixty pounds and whip
ped two boys before dinner.
A calculation has been made of th© aver
age contribution per member in the leading
denominations of this country for Foreign
Missions. The Methodists give forty-three
cents a member, the Presbyterians a little
more, the Baptists a little less, and the Epis
copalians thirty-eight cents.
NUMBER 18.