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l/‘ .-■4 # /_ V f* -A A t K f* A k T As** -ft 11) ?! p .ijp il l- b%i $ JL l fc itt % s ■ HOWARD, £rior. .T llf 1 w3K3?: o.aa. - —Coioagu G tb* seo-t wf.war tlus week! —Congress w: 1 i jirtjr tun the Utter part o' this mouth. —There is no hopes for the Hill pension ing the soldiers of the Mexican war at this session of Congress. —Gov. Colquitt has commenced making ins defense already before the people. He gave tiie Atlanta people a talk one night lust week. —lt is not generally known but it is never theless true that in the Atlanta Daily Pont lias n i.ve evening paper, and it makes t ie fur fly every time it strikes. —The G.vnesville Southron in its issue of last week, credits the saying of one of our c>jj iVo, on-ieut* to us, we would ra'ner that v*u would be more careful next time " Uncle Tele.’’ —lt was reported that Gordon would, stump .the Slate upon his arrival flora Wash iagio , 11,-4. a i.ue bargain and su e feature of Vue recoin, ocaaloriul ciiange. This is now denied. —CoUjiii l' -. friend:; insist that he should again i*o oar Governor in order to vindicate h.s first ..... ill -si rut ion. Yos! and .he w'U tiie?* want ci- second administration vindi cated also. • lie next legislature will have some import,un; q m Uoas t.o decide. YVe would like for Lao candidate* in this comity to give U-* a platform of their princ pies before wo vote for them. —The tint ion savs that G<v. Col fjiuu’s speech was a perfect and successful v.indication of his stewardship. The Pont says it was a big fa dure &o. The reader can judge for himself. —Cole. Ex-King of the Nashville ami Chattanooga railroad combination is again on deck. He has been made president of the Memphis and Charleston system of roads and from all indications will make things lively for Newcomb’s roads. —lt is currently reported that the I ton. J. B. Gordon will accept a position as asso ciate counsel of the Louisville and Nashville railroad combination, at a salary of" fifteen tiiouaund dollars per annum; this is nine thousand more than he received as Senator an 1 will no doubt give him fu uncial relief. —Over two thirds of the voters of Jack eon county arc Cou.oorats ami would foci ius> u!te ! if you were t> call trite in any thing else and yet when a call is made tor the as stnrv.iv of the pn-ty out of the whole nmn bii" only 1 !iirty*a*peml>ed the appointed time and *- n rc compelled to transact the Business of the party. Now ton chances to o*o the balance will sny it was a ring that met and will i.-bj i et or grumble at the w!:< le proceedings. ~ 4>! $ % ££ A man named (7nest was arrested lust week in Hal: county' on the charge of ui:.ra my. i alO ij Vi;iv* *1 GO lls>tr IlliH WH3 BUiil cieutiy coucludvo to warrant his coniine* incut in ike j:\il at Gainesville until the next, session of the Superior Court. The wlrfe Republicans of Georgia have is sued a cad for a meeting of ail their brethren throughout the blnte. in Atlanta, June 22nd, fr 00. mulin',ion and such other action as -may be deemed advisable. The Indepen dents of the State are invited to unite with them for the purpose of cooperation. A colored guard at the Old Town planta tion. in Jefferson county, shot and killed a white convict named K. A. Cowart, who was trying to escape, i.-v-tSalu-uny. Cowart was under a life Sentence, and was from Ware county. An inquest w;s held by Justice Hazel 1. and . lie jury returned a verdict of jusui'able homicide. Tim Chronicle reports the escape of llenr3' lhj’.vell, a negro convict, from the chain-gang in that citv tinoqgh a sewer. He was seat into the main sewer on Centre street through an opening made in the top to clean it out. After a few minutes, as he did not come bach, search was made for him, but In laid disappeared. lie ha I crawled through the sewer to its mouth, oa the South Com mons, and made good ins escape. The Arlington Advance t.e'ls of a wonder ful bonanza which has been discovered bv Mr. 11. A. Lomax, of Calhoun county. It says that while he was having a well dug on his plantation, he discovered what he and others supposed to he a diamond, nearly as largo as a hickory nut. It is quite brilliant and cuts glass readily. He is considerably excited over the prospects of his good fort une. The Ilinesville Gazette thinks that while the people <jf Northeast Georgia a r e wild over their rich “ finds" in tee gold regions, the people in the l-w lands are becoming alive to the fact that they luve {something belter than goid mines at their floors. It says: ••Golden rice in the long run wdl- pan out bettor titan some oi toe gold minus, and our farmers have begun to realize handsome returns tV.nn this mine of wealth.'’ The West Point Press states that Mr. J. Vf. Lancaster, who lives two miles fr< m West Point, in that county,Wednesday killed with a stone av. {i turkey that weighed f >rtv f'CYon pounds ami measured five fret and two inches from tip to tip of the wings. The Press sacs the thighs were as large around ;* a man's arm, and Mr. Lancaster supplied i i* neighbors with the moat for several days besides having a plenty at home. The Talbotton Register states the follow ing reminiscence: “About the year 1812 politics ran very high in Georgia, and e-pe cially in T ■.loot county was the political fe ver rile. faiboUon at the lime we write of contained two very inthusinstic politicians, Col. P. 1-. Ma’uoue and Col. Martin Stamper. 1 hey were very much given to betting on political elections, whether State or nut o mi did not matter, just so there was a Whig and Democrat in the tight. On om* occasion bets were made to Lie value of S3OO, though ii was si condition that if Col. Stamper lost he " : * s t*> pay in win sky. Ihe election came oik and sure enough the bet was won b\ Coi. Maimne. who represented the Whig side. Accordingly Col. Stamper a short time after wards, tfclivened to Col. Mahotie in Talbolton ►ixtr-en hundred gallons of whisky, at fifty cents a gallon to cancel therein/’ Sun vay School Celebration* The annua! celebration of the Jackson coun ty Sunday School association, will take place sit Wood’s Camp Ground, on Thursday before the third Sunday in July 1880, An essay, speech and songs, will lie expected from each school, and the various superin tendents are requested to see that their schools comply with this request. It is requested that each school send two delegates on the day previous to the celebration to attend the delegates meeting, and assist in making the accessary arrangements &c. The executive committee will also meet at the i.imo time and place. It is earnestly desired that all the schools in the county attend the celebration. W. il. Bridges. Pres. W. 11. Simpkins, Sec. Census Districts The following is a correct lint of the cen sus enumerators, and their, Districts for Jack son county. G. R. Duke, Jefferson and Cunningham’s Districts.' W. J. Goss, llarmon}' Grove and New town Districts. S. P. Orr, Clarkesboro and Harrisburg Districts. W. Bennett, Santa Fe and Chandlers Dis tricts. C. F. Hardy, Millers and Wilson’s Districts. J. S. Weatherly, House’s and Jack Ran ’o’ph’s Distrots. A1! of these gentlemen have received their con.missions, and as far as we are able to learn,-commenced work last Tuesday morn ing, they are allowed only thirty days in which to complete the enumeration", We ■ trust that our citizens will assist them all Liiey call in their work. Baby Prizes : GOO. An eminent banker’s wife of N. Y., lias induced the proprietors 'of that great medicine. Hop Bitters, to oifer SOOO in prizes to the ioungeat child that says Hop Bitters and dniy, in any language, between May 1, 1880, and Juiy 4, 1381. This is a libera! and interesting oifer. and everybody and his wife should semi two cents stamp to the Hop Bitters Mfg. Cos., Rochester. N. Y.. U. S. A., for circular, giving fu’l par : iculars, and begin at once to teach fhe children to sa\ Hop Bitters and secure the prize. Jackson Sheriffs Sale. GEORGIA. JACKSON COUNTY \\J ILL he sold, before the Court House door, ? ? at Jefferson m said county, within the usual hours or sale, on the first Tuesday in July, 1880, to the Highest bidder the following property, to wit: One tract of land containing three hundred acres more or less, lying in said county, on waters of Curry’s creek, adjoining lands of Orr, Shack leford and others, known as the Jordan place. Said land has an ordinary'good dwelling, and out buildings on it. About one half the place is open for cultivation, and the other half in finest timber and old held pines. Levied upon as the property of L. C. Matthews, by virtue of a fi. fa. issued from Clarke Superior Court, in favor of James K Randolph against said i.. (J. Matthews. Terms cash, notice given tenant in possession as the duv directs. T. A. McELIIANNON, Sli’lf. May 31st, 1830. Jack son Sheriff-s Sale. \\J iLL he sold, before the ' ’ourt House door, 1 1 in the town of Jefferson, da., within the h‘g‘J hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in .July, 18,30, the following property, to-wit: "The tract of ia-vl in Jackson county. Ga., on which Amanda M. Duke now resides, lying on the ’Wal nut i< ork ot the Oconee river, adjoining lands of estate of Calvin Long, dec’d. the lands of Sims and Martin, the dower of Elizabeth Bowles and others, containing three hundred and forty-three acres, more or less. On said land is a good, com fortable. frame two-story building, an elegant framed barn and stables, corn cribs, &c., and usual out-buildings; seventy-live dcres of good bottom land in a high state of cultivation ; acres .upland in cultivation ; good orchard of fruit on said place. Levied on as the property of said Amanda M. Duke, by virtue of and to satisfy a fi. fa. issued from Jackson Superior Court, August term, 1878, in favor of J. E. Randolph, Executor of J. 11. Randolph, dee’d, vs. Green S. Duke, principal, H. R. Howard, A. M. Duke and E. C. Adams, securities. Written notice given to Amanda M. Duke as the law requires. Property pointed out by J. E. Randolph, Ex’r. plaintiff. , T. A. MoELHANNON, Sh’ff. Jackson Sheriffs Sale. WILT, be sold, before the court house door in ff the town of Jefferson Jackson County (la., within the legal hours of sale, on the iirst Tues day in July ISSO to the highest bidder the follow ing described property to-wit One fourth undivided interest in, and to a tract of land situated and lying in said county, on the North Oconee river; adjoining lands of estate of E. H . Borders deed, W. J. Ilynic, Thus Benton and others, containing three hundred and sixty five acre, more or less, and known as the W. M. Luthright lands. About one hundred and thirty acres m cultivation, fifty or sixty acres of which ik in bottom land the Hal lance of said land is in original forest, with some old field pine land. Loud dwelling, out-houses, barn, stable, <ic. Levied on as thn property of A. P. Gathright, to satisfy a ii. ia. tor State and county taxes, issued by J. L. Williamson fax Collector of Jackson county against said Gathright. And returned to mo by sad Williamson. Property pointed out bp the deien lent in fi. fa. Notice given as the law directs. T. A. McE LILIAN ON, ShhT. n jIOSECtSA, Jjsckson Ccsmty. Whereas. W. A. "Watson applies to me in proper form for letter of Administration upon the <..Vlh:c of Anaehy Hopson calrd. late of said coun ty, deceased— I'his is therfore to cite all concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any at the regular Lr.n of the court of Ordinary of said county, on the first Monday in July fSBO, why said letter should not be granted the applicant.' v ive i under my oiiicial signature, this June Ist, !eSO. 11. W. BELL, Ord'y. TAKE NOTICE. 1 hereby notify ail persons in this State, not to hire Bill Donnhoo col., as I have hired him for the year I -SO, and lie has left me without cause or provocation, any person hiring him will be held to a strict account under the law of Georgia. May the 26th, ISSO. li. D. HUMAN. MANHOOD: HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED! VS-to* Just published, anew edi tion of Br Uulverwdt’d <'rlcl!>raH‘d Etiw'j' on the radial cure (without, medicine) of SPERMATOR RHOEA or Seminal Weakness. Involuntary Semi nal Losses, I>spotency. Mental and Physical In capacity, Impediments to Marriage, etc.; also, Consumption, Epilepsy and Fits, induced by self-indulgence or sexual extravagance, Ac. The celebrated author, in this admirable Essay, cl earl3 r demonstrates, from a thirty years’ success full practice, that the alarming consequences of self-abuse may be radically cured without the dangerous use of internal medicine or the applica tion of the knife ; pointing out a mode of c re at once simple, certain, and effectual,-by means of which every sufferer, no matter what his condition may be, may cure himsidf cheaply, privately, ad rad i calif/. fcjf-'fhis Lecture should be in the hands of every youth and every man in the land. Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any ad dress, post-paid, on receipt of six cents cr two postage stamps. Address the Publishers. T HE G LVEItWELL MEDICAL CO.. 41 Ann St., New Fork ; H. O. Box. 4~Bu. of all descriptions. PRINTS, MIJSLTNS. GINGHAMS, DOMESTICS &c ami a full line of DRESS GOODS of every variety; NOTIONS, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES,-Ac. My assort ment of Ready-Made ‘OXotlxing is complete, embracing all the latest styles and all grades, and in full suits, for men. I have also in stock every variety of Family Groceries, Hardware, CUTLERY, GLASS WARE. CROCKERY, Ac. In a word. I have everything good to eat or wear or do almost anything else with, all of which I propose to sell as cheap as first-class goods can be bought anywhere. Thankful far former patronage, 1 hope all m3' old customers and man} r new ones will call on me before purchasing elsewhere. F. M. BAILEY N. B.—No trouble to show goods. Call, even if you don’t buy. BUG GIBS and VBA GO MB ! WAG QMS and B UGGIES! 11 C HURLEY sJ s %j/t jlj-. %J JL yJLJ ILs a £ WITH TWENTY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE BEST SHOPS NORTH AND SOUTH Bow Located on Clayton Street and College Avenue, Athens, Ga., WHERE I WILL MAKE AND REPAIR Carriages, Buggies and "W agons. Horse Shoeing. Florse Shoeing. THE BEST THE CHEAPEST ! Xj ANTTATIO'IST "WOATXX, PLOWS, IVEHW.Wi PICKS, &C. I use the best material and employ the most expert workmen. My work all guaranteed, or mo ney returned. Save money by seeing me. IK C. IIIIJRSMEY, Cor. Clayton St. and College Av., (Opposite Talmadge, Hodgson & Cos.) oct 10-3 in ATHENS, GA. LOOK out FOR the EMGIME WHEN the WHISTLE BLOWS. ■ 11. D. Human, is receiving by vail and wagons a fresh Stock of Goods, to add to his already avgc stock in store, consisting of LADIES and MENS HATS, BOOTS and SHOES, both coarse and lino. Boys mii l Misses Hats, Boots and Shoes, a full line of Ladies Dress goods consisting of WORSTEDS, IMITATION WORSTEDS, ALPACAS, MUSLINS, LAWNS, PIQUES AND SWISS. Together with a large and beautiful lot of PRINTS, also a full lino MENS DRESS GOODS, CAS- S1 MERES, JEANS, LINENS and COTTON A DES, and a full line of notions, also Glass and Crock ery ware. Tin and Hardware consisting of Sweeps, Scrapes, Turners, Shovels and Scooters, Weeding Hoes and Ditching Shovels Ac. &c. Also a big lot of Drugs and Patent Medicines, also Sugar, Colfee, Tea. Soda, Bacon, Molasses, Syrup, Corn, Flour and a splendid lot of Tobacco of all grades, all of which lie wishes to sell cheap, to make room for his large stock which will come when the Railroad gets hero. Uncle Dick will take pleasure in waiting on the Ladies. RESPECTFULLIT, Pond Fork Ga., May 28th . H. D. IIUMAN. Hero • Jldoeriisemcnls. A. L .HULL. ATHENS, - - GEORGIA. WILL buy and sell on Commission Securities of all kinds. Office : at the Bank of the University. Itcfers to Y. L. C. Harris, Ferdinand Phinizy Stevens Thomas. TTOWAHB r rafiOMaSONi, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Gain esville, G eokoia . Prompt and faithful attention given to all Busi ness placed in his hands. •I. 15. 35cA3ftT¥ M. 85. Jefferson, Ga., Offers his professional services to the people ol Jefferson and surrounding country, and hopes by diligence and attention and his best skill to merit and receive a share of the public patronage. Will practice physic in all its branches. Two years ex perience under a long experienced and succssfull practitioner. EggPOiticc next door to Forest News office. Notice. Q.EORSIA, JaekfiOi! I'ouiaSy. Whereas, upon application made to me in terms of law by one-fifth of the qualified voters of the 243 th District, G. M., of said county, asking that the sale of intoxicating liquors be restricted in said District— It is hereby ordered that an election be held in said District, at the usual place of bolding elec tions in the same, on Saturday, the 10th day ol . July, ISSO. That those who favor restriction of the sale of intoxicating liquors, shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, “for re striction,” and those who oppose shall have writ ten or printed on their ballots the words, “ against restriction,” and that the managers of said elec tion shall keep, or cause to be bept.’ duplicate list of voters and tally sheets, certify and sign the same, one of which shall be tiled with the Clerk of the Superior Court of said county and the other to be forwarded by said managers without delay to his Excellency the Govcrner. Given under my oflicial signature, this Mav 20th, ISSO. 11. W. BELL, Ord'y. ’ S.' 8. YEA!?WOOD PEIDMONT SALOON. OPPOSITE PEIDMOHT HOTEL. GAINTESVILLB. OKK „ Beeler in Fine Lienors, Wines, Beer, Cigars k Toßacco. READING AND BTLLIARD ROOM AT TACHED, TABLES FIRST CLASS. LkGHT DOS WORK, Executed promptly, at this office. A.THBN'S PHARMACEUTICAL COMP’NY, YHVk'B.NYKCASAS, Corner College Areanc and Clayton Street, ATHENS, ga., TANARUS) ESPECTFULLY invite the attention of the people of Jackson and the public generally' to their LARGE and FRESH stock of Medicines, Chemicals, Fancy Goods, Toilet Articles, ETC., ETO. We cat’ especial attention to our assortment of Patent Medicines, rare and standard. Also, to rare and standard Medicines and Chemicals. No matter how com mon, or exceedingly rare, we have at least a little on hand. J’lie Prescription and Compounding De partment is under the personal supervision of JOS. JACOBS, Phsmacoutical Graduate. The only GRADUATED DRUGGIST in this section of the State. 0.. r Motto: purity, accuracy Aita excellence. BAR GAINS BY SEED! January 30th, 18S0. WANTED 4S D =: getic canvassers to engage in a pleasant and pro fitable business. Good men will find this a rare chance TO MAKE IIVCGUNTER. Such wilt please answer this advertisement by letter, enclosing stamp for reply, stating what bu siness they have been engaged in. None but those who mean business annly. Address FINLEY, HARVEY & CO., J une 20 Atlanta, Ga. Oy \ MONTH guaranteed. 812 a Tgt ri a at home made by the indus w trious. Capital not required ;we will start you. Men. women, boys and girls make money bister at work for us than at anything else. The work is light and pleasant, and such as any one can go right at. Those who are wise who see this notice will send us their addresses at once and see for themselves. Costly Outfit and terms free. Now is the time. Those already at work are lav ing up large sums of money. Address TRUE & CO., Augusta, Maine. junel3 TO STOCK RAISERS Parties desiring to raise tine stock should patronize mv horse WOOL WINDER. For terms and particulars call upon the undersigned J. R. THTKMOND. 1880 SPRING SEASON-lssol NEW SPfUJStG GOODS! I AT PEND Ell Gil ASS BUG. & CO. I Trimming Silks, in the latest, and most desirable patterns LACE TIES and BEAUTIFUL SILK TlFc Stock of Gros Grain Satin, and plain RIBBONS in the most elegant designs ever shown in j Large Stock of Prints, in the Most Beautiful of Pattern! Figured latice, Lawns, Piques, Ginghams, Cambrics, and different kinds of new'materi l • I white, and figured goods for spring, and summer wear at popular prices. * ' ,al > to {^l Parasols Different Prices , from 25 cts. up, • 188 Kuching! Kuching! Kuching J A nice stock of these goods in the most elegant styles as cheap as ever HEOSIESKY. Ladies fancy, Brodequin and Silk, clock hose Childrens plain and fancy gents from |j u . BUTTONS. All, and the latest novelties in dress buttons. Dress Shields for Ann Holes, and Skirt- Oorsets, KTaplsinS, Table Linens lace Curtains Ac. COTTONADES, Pants Linen, CASSIMERS, and DOESKIN. SHIRTS Laundrini , Unladmlried, COLLARS, Towels, TOWEL CRASH, from five cents n<r ' , ari up. LINEN AND SILK Handkerchiefs, HAIR ORNAMENTS, SCAR ‘ PINS Ac. SHOES, Mens, Ladies and Childrens, of all kinds. All styles from a brogan to a Josaphine Sandal at prices to defy competetion. Keep cool ! FANS, all v . kinds and sizes, from live cents up, A Well Selected Stock of Mens Summer Clothing, Mens Straw, wool and fur hats. The Largest Stock of Millinery ever brought to Jefferson. • This is the place, to get Goods Cheap, With Cash. They have got the goods and are Going to Sell Them, as Cheap as any Body. G. W. WALKERS VJI M IIIJI GE SI! O TS, Main Street, Gainesville, Georgia, MANUFACTURER OF Phaetons, Buggies and Farm Wagons, I respectfully invite the people of Jackson county, and the public generally, to call and examine my work before purchasing elsewhere. As I AM STILL IN THE CARRIAGE ISUSINE" with GOOD STOCK, GOOD WORKMEN, and CLOSE ATTENTION TO BUSINESS, lam pared to oiler them anything in my line at Hools. 33otrto:ozL SPl.sifo.ir©®! So send on your orders and work. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Repairing Done in All of Its Branchesl Respectfully, Feb. 6th, 1880. G, W. WALKER. f W MPRE 0. Vi. Uni ijiij, The pronounced leate in low Prices in Gramesuille, is the only Merchant who went to New York this season for SPRING and SUMMER His Stock, which is twice that of any of his previous purchases is now in his spacious Store Rooms and has no equal in this section. His stock of DRESS GOODS, WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, CORSETS, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, ZEPHYRS, SILK. lIES Ac., is all that could be desired by the most fastidious and, his prices on each and every article guaranteed as low as the same goods can be bought in any city in Georgia. Ilis stock® 1 MENS AND BOYS CLOTHING is the largest and most varied in Gainesville. MENS SUITS ranging from $3.00 to S3O. Ilis stock of GENTS, LADIES and CHILDRENS SHOEs, SLIFPEBS&c., is unsurpassed in any market—all styles and grades at the very Lowest Possible Prices. H® also the most COMPLETE LINE of STRAW and FUR HATS for Gents and Boys, pretty I for Young Men. He has opened in CONNECTION with his DRY-GOODS a First-class MillwO , e P ,ir Gnent under management of Miss Mary Ileaden, a Lady of unquestionable taste and, "lto . i ad large experience in the larger cities. In this department is to be found the Largest Stock millinery Goods, HA is, BONNETS. FLOWERS, RIBBONS, and 11AT TRIMMINGS GE>£|*' ALLY any where this side of Baltimore, and a uniform line of Low Prices on A visit to this sterling House will repay you. Grood. Csroocißj Low iPir* quick sales and small profits, and polite attention to all arc some of the standing rules * C. W. DUPRE. £ JUDSON’S ~ MARBLE WORKS, ATLA NT A, GEO S GIA MANUFVCTURE It AND DEALER IN ITALIAN AND RUTLAND MARBLE MONUMENTS, BOX TOMBS, HEAD and FOOT STONES, Iron Hailing for Grave Enclosures, Granite, OFFICE and WORKS on Corner LOYD and ALABAMA STREETS, Opposite Georgia Railroad Depot, Orders Solicited and Promptly Filled. Prices Reasons 1 ' 10 ' Terms Cash. Address D, N. JUDSON, Atlanta, ha-