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it,mcn (timber (fmscttr UHTURD W. GRUBB, Editor A Proprl'r. | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION $2 50. DARIEN, GEORGIA, SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST Bth, 1874. MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF M’INTOSH COUNTY. All members of the Democratic par ty of Mclntosh county are requested to meet at. the Court House in Darien at 12 o’clock, M. on Saturday, the 42d of August 1874, to appoint dele gates to the Bhicksliear Convention and io organize for the approaching elections. It is important that every v te r should be present, \V. ROBT. GIGNILLIAT, Chum. D*iu. Ex. Coin, of M. C. Cos. i'ittcmtiok PEmnnATO non woiiolii VATIVES! The attention of our readers is in vited to the call of the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Dem ocratic party of Mclntosh count'' 1 * -..Jung of published pgftles (o (he Convention and to organ ize for the coming political campaign. It should require no urging for the citizens of Mclntosh to respond as one man to this call, and !c move to gether heart and soul with unanimity and enthusiasm. The success or fail ure of the Democratic party is not for us ft subject of idle sentimentalism, whatever it may be elsewhere. Fur t/.s it means prosperity or ruin , life or death If the groans of our unforMi nafe brethren of South Carolina, Flor ida, Louisiana and Mississippi, wri thing in the relentless grasp of Radi calism, are uttered too far to be heard, we have but to invite ourselves to a retrospective view of the condition of affairs in this community only a feu years ago, to arouse our united and nlmost energies. We too were then beneath the heel of the loathsome Monster, and the results were a rapid deterioration in the valuta of all properly, the depression of the hearts and the prostration of the energies of all law-abiding citizms and the tri umph of lawless violence and inso lence. Wo cannot forget that we have seen quiet and respectable citi zens arrested without cause, upon il legal warrants and dragged like dogs through our streets, while acknowl edged criminals protected by an arm ed mob, walked in our midst, boastful and insulting and defying the weak and palsied arm of the law. These things and more, as bad, have been enacted and would be again to-morrow, if rad icalism should gain the ascendency. Of this Wc have, every now and then, indications not to be mistaken. So much for strioUy local interests. In addi tion to these, are the great public in terests of the South, as involved in the passage of the so-called Civil Rights Bill, and other equally obnoxious leg islation. It is believed by many that the President will veto any bill tend ing further to the subversion of law, order aud decency in the South. If this be true, it will require a two thirds vote of Congress io pass the degrading measure. The election or defeat of a pintle Congressman may determine the ques questiou of a two-thirds vote for or r.gaiust us. And in n District like this, tlie casting of a single vote may determine whether that Congressman Bhall be a Democrat or a R ulical. Let every man then be faithful to his du ty and the deliverance of the country from misrule, •©“The Republicans of Brunswick held a mass meeting on Wednesday, in that city. Our live and energetic Brunswick correspondent, W. J. War rington, Esq, promptly sent us the dots, which we will publish next week they having been crowded out of this issue. The interesting Texas sketches which we have been publishing ful some weeks past, is from the pen o r Mr. Warrington. FF' The Be cher-T’lton scandal is still occupying the space and atten tion of the press throughout the cuuu trys balloon, ‘Barnutn.’ has just made the most successful trie on rrc ird, having traveled 490 (piles in t venW-fii Lours. AFFAIRS IN GEORGIA That red-hot paper, the Atlmtaj Daily News, now comes to this office I regularly. There’s no use tabling, A. St. Clair Abrams is a brick; and a red hot one, at that. The Eastman Tunes hoists the name of Hon. (Jims. C. Kibbec, for Congrt ss from the 3d District. We guess Ham knows what he is about if he did have a little “pie” last week. A colored baby was found dead in the woods near Alapaha, the other day. The buzzards attracted the at tention of a gentleman to i\ The crops in Berrien county are in a flourishing condition. In fact, good reports come from all sections of the State. The editor of the Hinesville Gazette is recommended as a suitable person to represent this District in Congress. Savannah had a rousing democratic i meeting recently. Gen. A. R. Law j ton was elected Cuairmau ui toe jlx | ecutive Committee. Bainhridge had a fifteen thousand dollar five recently. Incendiari*”** The Atlanta v r * making war . **. 1. K.mbill. Abrams is ai/s’g running a regular anti-Kimball paper and making tilings quite lively in At lanta. He is now about to have a fight with the editors of the Atlanta Herald. Keep coo), gentlemen—its too warm to fight. And now Triplet!, of the TLomas ville Times, “lists to explain” by de nying that he is a married man. What is the matter with these Georgia edi tors, anyway ? The Cartersville Express says: One of our good citizens was aroused from his sleep a few nights ago, by a crash in the direction of his pantry. Think ing that burglars wore on the ram page he seized a lamp in one hand (a sure sign lie was frightened) and a pistol in the other, and with as much noise as possible, hastened to the place. He didn’t find any buiglars, however. The uoise was caused by the explosion of a six-gallon demijohn containing new blackberry wine. The Gwinnett Herald says: That young man of Buford, who excurted to Atlanta last Saturday, called for soda water; on being asked by the ac commodating fouutman, what flavor lie liked, said “ha wanted soda water.” “But what kind of syrup will you have ?” “Syrup h—l, I can get plen ty syrup at home; 1 want soda water,” when he was given the water strait. Better go west, young man. Rumor says that the Foreman of the Brunswick Appeal challenges any man iu the State to a wading match. We’ll bet on him every time. That good aud true man, R>w. J. O. A. Cook, is doing noble work for the temperance cause in Brunswick. He delivered a temperance address iu that city on Sunday night. Some of the Brunswickia: s are <-fi hunting cooler e’iuutes. Sam Bard, Atlanta’s postmaster, is after Brick Pomeroy with a stick, Huzlehurst, M. & B. R. R., has a three-eyed chicken. Next. Griffin has had a cremation meet ing recently. Governor Smith denies the asser tion that he said Kimball was an inno cent man. The Macon Star says: Passing a couple of darkies on yesterday, we were amused at a description con corning the freedraen’a bank, which has recently suspended. One of the party seemed to be trying ro explain the difficulties which caused the sus pension satisfactorily, but the other, who was probably a depositor, could not 6ee it bis way. Says he : “Tain’t no use talking. If dat, bank was a business bank like Mr. Nutting’s and Mr. Plant’s, den it might break; but dat bank want no business bank, and dar want no chance for it to bust widout stealin de money.” That dar key bas a good financial head. The Cartersville Senliii l says : thieving dog had bee i prowling around the premises of Air. Ad. Wat son, of Cherokee, and he resolved to kill him. For this purpose he loaded liis gun to the throat with shot and slugs and watched one night for tlie canine He thought he saw him not far from*the smoke-house, and ta king deliberate aim fired and thought he saw him fall. He then, with an air of satisfaction, placed his gun on the rack, and went to bed. Early next morning he arose and went out to survey the set lie of carnage and death, but judge of his surprise and mortification, when he found ihat lie had ponied l,j- load of lead into his wife’s wash-pot ant! smashed it *o pieces! A YEAR IN IfcXAb ■ ;' s SAN ANTONIO TO NAVAS TV. NUMBER FOUR. Beautiful, picturesque Sail Antonio ! Who would ever dream that a splen did city adorned the distant plains oi Southern Tex ts, having no communi cation with the outer world, but by stage or ox-cart ? Never shall I tor get our brief sojourn in toe ancient city of the plains, nor the meliow iight of early dawn as it spread over the si lent town, or the fair, cl aidless noon day heavens, of that p* culiar azure tint rivaling the ski. sol sunny' Spain, and the gorgeous sunsets bathing the city in ruby light; gil ling the towers with molten gold, and hanging like billows of heavenly fire over the Al mo, that ancient fortification, made historic, if not sacred, by-tbe blood ol patriots. Very unique is the ancient city, and one could W3ll imagine the* ou loreTgn is everything. The peculiar style of architecture that borders the crooked streets and piaz zas [squares] is rarely seen in Atueri ; can cr ms. Spanish society still flour ishes, and their customs prevail in ail parts of the city. In an evenings’ ramble we meet them attired in eve ning costumes promenading in the piazza. They are, as a rule, refined, dignified, handsome, and of slight and delicate stature. We also meet heavy set Mexicans, Half-breeds, “Deigas” Indians, and occasionally the inevita ble Yankee, those sneaking New Eng land carp -t buggers—and well do th. y ply their infamous avocation, ns many unfortunate ciiizeiis can testify. There is a charm about the old city that few in our land possess; the look of antiquity is everywhere to be seen; it smiles upon us from she weather stained walls of the old Spanish man sions, from the moss-clad “Indian Mission buildings,” and from each turn and corner of the crooked streets. Ago is depicted on the frowning For tress, Almo, the funeral pyre of Crock et’s heroic baud, —the monument of Santa Anna’s revel in human gore on that December day of 1835. The flavor of antiquity adds greatly to the beauty of the city and surroundings. It gives to the forests and plains his toric renown end carries ns lack to the days of the Rangers’ struggle in defense of the Lone Star Suite. San Antonio is located among the most fertile plains of the State; the land is adapted both to grazing and agricultural pursuits. The country is thinly settled, and little has been done in the way of tilling the soil. We left the charming little city en route for Columbus, the tetminui of the G. 11. & S. A. Railroad. The only town worthy ot note along our route was Gonzales. The village is neither remarkable for its beauty nor for the energy and thrift of its people. We arrived in Columbus without mishap, and with one accord agreed that, the sweet sounds we had heard for the past two mouths was he shrill scream of the locomotive’s whistle which greeted ns as we enteie 1 the city. We were all tired, worn and weary; poor Madame B. was so much fatigue 1 that we concluded to rast a few days be fore we continued our journey, but rest was out of the question. Bren ham was vividly recalled by ttie myri ads of fleas ami vermin that swarmed the hotel. - We h ft. on the evening train (which travels at a snails pace) for Harisburg. The madatne became so ill that we were compelled to step ofi at Richmond, the most dreary and desolate town we had yet been in. Pen can convey but a faint idea of the “God-forgotten town” Monsieur expressed it) in which the fates had cast us. We took up opr abode in the Wilson H >use, the only hotel in the village. The upper story was one large room, and contained fourteen beds. The room below was parlor, office and dining-room, all in one; back of this was a small room witli a ‘‘hole in the wall” which they called a window, and a floor so open that there was danger of the loose boards being pushed aside and the careless individ ual being percipitated into the pig pen beneath. At one side of the room where the boards were not long enough the pigs would ‘stick’ their heads up through and grunt after the most approved hog-fashion. This vile room was ti e best that could be se cured for the ladies, while Monsieur and I ‘‘took the room ahead.” Of all towns, I know of none that presents a .tote dilapidated aspect titan Richmond; the streets are actu a.ly so overgrown with Texas thistles that in many places they are impas sible; the churches and dwellings, without a single exception, have not been painted for years; fences down, w: ather boarding of the sides of build ings, and grass-grown streets tell of i tie rapid decay of a once prosperous town. The people have neither money or energy; they seem to be happy in their idleness, and, with few excep tions, are contented with the slothful life they lead. We remained in Richmond four days, then continued our journey to Harrisburg, where we remained sever- a 1 days. The pretty little city, some half a mile west of the depot, is em bowered in a forest of oaks, and pre sents a most pleasing appearance. The country around is thinly settled; the soil light and sandy. Once more we take our places be hind the “irou horse” and a short KiMruifO no An • *“*'" lingered several weeks, each day of which brought us new pleasures, and tokens of Texas hospitality. Again leaving Houston on the mor ning train of the H. & T. Central rail way, we pass over a portion of our route some three months ago. We could scarcely believe it was the same country through which we had passed, so great was the change. Then the prairies were gorgeous in their attire of wild flowers; scarlet, crimson, orange, yellow and blue all commin gled; then again each hue separate, divided by verdant prairie. It is very remarkable with what precision these alternate belts of flowers si retch some times for miles over the rolling plains, and in many places from the cars can be distinctly traced as far as the eye can reach. But now, all is changed; the flowers are withered, the prairies scorched, and the herds of cattle gone. Here and there the bleaching bones or a putrid carcass, on which buzzards are feasting, mark our way. Large numbeis of cattle yearly perish both from starvation during the win ter, and from the intense cold of the “Northers.” There are many who make it quite remunerative going over the prairies and removing the hides from the dead stock. In the dry sea son the cattle leave the prariies, and gather in large numbers in the swamp and ‘rive r bottoms.” At Hemstead the H. T. Central R. R. branches, the western branch ter minates at Ansrtn, the eastern or northern at Red River city where it connects with the Missouri, Kausas and Texas railway. After leaving Hemstead the country was new to us though very much like what we had passed over. We paste 1 through the town of Courtney, once the terminus of the eastern or main branch of the railroad and containing a population of some three thousand; now only five or six houses remain. We travel ed through low lauds each side of the railroad bordered with swamps and pools of stagnant water, moss-dad cypress, magnolia and live oaks, then again over the open prairie. At Nava sota, seventy miles from Houston we made our next exit. W. J. w. [continued.] Brunswick and Albany Railroad, | CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. SUPERINTENDENT’S OFEIOE. I Brunswick, Oa., Nov. 12, 1873 f ON and after November 17th. 1873 passenger trains on the B. Jt R. R,, will run a# follow : GOING wkst. Leave Brunswick Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri days, at 7.00 A. M.. arriving at Junction A. & G. R R. at 11 A. M., and at Alb my at 7.50 P. M GOING BAST. Leaves \lbany Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur day at 730 A. M , a riving at Junct on A. <£ G. R. R at 2.40 P. M.. and at Brun wick at 7;19 P. M. Trains going East connects with the S. W. R. R., I which arrives at Albany at 7.10 A. M., on Tuesdays, ! Thursdays and Saturdays. GEO. L. COOK. Assistant Superintendent. May 2 .-tf DARIEN MARKET —BY— CHAS. O. FULTON, Dealer in MEATS. VEGETABLES, ETC. B@“Special attention given to all ORDERS.^ Having had two years experience in the business I feel satisfied that I can GIVE SATISFACTION. Mv thanks to the public for past PATRONAGE, and hope for a continuance of the same. c o FULTON. May— 2 ly. POST OFFICE NOTICE. DURING my absence from the City Mr. C. M. QCAKTEUMAN will act ae Postmaster. The Mail w ill close at EIGHT o’clock promptly, instead of hall-part eight as heretofore. All will please gov ern themselves according. w p M Darien, Ga., July 17th, 1874-tf. J. B. L. BAKER M.D. OFFERS his professional services to the public. Special attention given to diseases OF CHILDREN. p*r Bills presented first of each month. July 11-lm. " REGULAR LINE. / Darien, Savannah, Brunswick and Satilla, The New Steamer CARRIE, Capt. JOE SMITH, WILL LEAVE SAVANNAH FOB DARIEN Brunswick, Sati la River and Lauding Joh x 2a, ltm, making through trips each ALTERNATE WEEK AND EACH INTERMEDI ATE WEEK arrive at DARIEN FRIDA Y MORNINGS, and will leave for Savannah same atternoon. June 26 NOTICE. CONSIGNEES ol the STR. CARRIE will please take notice that on and after July 2d. 1874 ail goods MUST BE RECEIPTED on the wharf, and all goods stored will be at the risk of the owners or consigees. J. H. J MITH, Captain Str. Carrie. June 26—tf. NOTICE., A LL advertisements will hereafter be published in the Darien Timber Gazette. R. E. CAItR, Marshal of Darien. Darien, Ga., July 4th, 1874. L. E. B. D LORMEr ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. | DARIEN, GEORGIA. AVILL practice in the Brunswick and Eastern Cir ' cnits. P.trooage solicited. Office next door to Wilcox & Churchill's store. July 4-ly. j7a. mercler, GENERAL COMS’N merchant, AND Agent for the 4 Baltimore Pearl Hominy Cos,” DEG leave to call the attention or the GROCERS J and the public in General to the prices of the following goods, manufactured from the best white Flint Corn and guaranteed to keep for years in the hottest climate. Every one that has tried them pronounc them to he superior to any other article, and . heaper than the homemade goods. Ail first class Grocers keep them, and ihe demand is increas ing every day. Breakfast Hominy (fine) per Bbl. $7 00 Break ast Hominy [coarse] do. do. 7 Of) B Grist,. [medium] do. do 550 Breakfast Hominy in eases of 10 pk’gs hs each 2 50 Pearl Meal in cases of 10 pkg’s 5 IPs each 2 50 Pearl Mea) per Bbl. 7 00 Cain Flour do. do. 7 00 Samp or BHu’y do. do, g 75 These goods are perfectly cleaned and need no washing before using, so there is no loss or waste like in the common article No quantities less than one hundred pounds sold by the undersigned. All country orders accompanied with the cash promptly filled. A discount allowed when purchased in lots J. A. MERCIER. 166, Bay st., Savannah, Ga. July 4- THOS HUM. MEASURER & INSPECTOR -OF limber and Lumber, Respectfully Solicits Patronage. DABIEN, GA. July 11-6 m. GEORGIA —Mclntosh County. COURT OF OBDINARY, ) July Term, 1874, f r po all whom it mav concern be it known, Whcre x a?, John Henry Hall and Alex rider Blue. Exec •ntors to the last Will ofs t W. Wilson, deceased, late of said county, hath this day field in my office a writing pu. porting to he the last will of S. W. Wil lson, deceased, late nt said connty, in which Will it appears 'that said John H. Hall and Alexander Blue w re appointed Executors, and Henry Tood, Trus tee for Daniel Wilson, and Whereas, 'the said John 11. Hail and Alexander Blue hath signified to me that he shall raov. lor letters testimentary as execu tors of said Will; therefore all persons concerned, are hereby notified to be and appear in said Court at the next Sept., Term thereof, to contest the pro butt of said A ill, if yon please so to do. Witness uiy hand and seal of o lice, this the 6th day of July, 1874. LEWIS JACKSON, , , Ordinary Mclntosh County. July 11-td. J Mclntosh Sheriff Sale. Ay ILL he sold, on the first Tuesday in September next, before DeLorme’s warehouse, used as a Court House, between the legal hours of sale, the following property, levied on as the property ofM. Mahoney. by virtue of a mortgage fi. fa , in favor of John Hagan, to-wit: 165 empty hotCes; 9 bottles of liquors; 8 bar bottles; 4'* bar tumblers: 52 wine glass es; 14 bottles of brters; 2 gallons of lemon syrup; 5 wet measures; 2 tunnels; 10 gai. sherry wine; 5 gal. peach brandy; 6 gal whiskey; 5 girl- port brandy; 10 gal black-berry brandy; 20 gal sherry wine; 35 gal of nrm; 20 gal of gin; 20 gal ginger brai dy; 43 gal of blackberry brandy; 42 gal blackberry brandy; 40 gal of w hisky; 25 gal Kerosene oil; 7 lamps; 12 Imp shades; 1 iron safe; 1 refrigerator; 42 gai of whisky. Terms oi sale cash. JAMES R. BENNETT. Sheriff, M. C. A). B. WING, MEASURER AND INSPECTOR —OF limber and lumber. Respectfully solicits patron* age- D ARIES, ... GA. Kay-S-ffin Attention Tbe Whole of Veas! A.&R. STRAIN, DARIEN, GA., Keep constantly on hand, MESS' READY-MADE Ml. AND Furnishing Goods, DRY GOODS, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats. Caps, Crockery, Wood and Willow ware, Hardware, A fine assortment of Table and Pock et Cutlery, Tin-Ware, Nails, Par ker’s Improved Blind Hinges, Glass-ware, Foot-tubs* Brooms, Brushes, Buckets, Wash Tubs, Wash Boards, Wash* Baskets, Flower-Pots, Sauce pans, Rope, Hollow ware, Kerosene, Oil, 1 locks &c., at A. & R. STRAIN’S NEW STORE, COR. BROAD AND JACKSON STS.* Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Harness, Carpet Bags, Trunks, Unibr* lius, Grindstones, and Axle Grease, at Corner Broad and Jacksons Streets. Have just received a fresh lot of GROCERIES, CIGARS, TOBACCO &C. Nuts, Candies, Spices, T hi, Coffee, Sugars and Syrups, Bacon, Flour, Corn Oats, Meal, Grist, and Northern and Eastern Hay, Lime, Salt. ALSO* A fine stock of CIGARS always on hand. Discount by the dollar’s worth or box. The attention of UMBER CUTTERS, FARMERS, and all in need of any of the above articles, are especially called to their new stock, All will do well to CALL and examine their well-selected stock before purchas ing elsewhere. This store is under the immedi ate supervision of Robert Strain, junior partner, assisted by the genial and pleasant D. WEBSTER DAVIS. Terms—STRICTLY CASH. We defy competition, believing that with our advantages we can afford to sell GOODS as LOW as any dealer in Southern Georgia. We DELIVER all goods purchased by citizens in town or those an the Ridge, free of charge. TRY US. A. & BL STRAIN Vly "V J