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local department.
Notice.
-ff-Capt. D- " ■ ® AVIB > Postmaster,is duly
thbrized to receive and receipt for sub
jLpti.mfl, Ac-. for tlie Gazette.
‘ office can now lie found over the
ctore of Coleman & Collat. Broad street.
' ' rf? All will please recollect the money for
advertising considered due after first inser
tion'.
LOCAL DOTS.
Wk had a call on Friday last from our
esteemed friend, T. F. Smith, Esq., of the
Brunswick Appeal. He thinks Darien has
improved wonderfully during the summer
just passed.
~Orr. lawyers are very much “put out”
because there was no Court this week. Be
patient, gentlemen, we’ll have Court in Jan
uary.
—We had the pleasure of a call during the
work, from Colonel S. W. Baker, of Blac;k
shcr.r The Colonel was. for some time, ed
itor of the Blackshear Georgian, and during
the Greeley campaign edited the Valdosta
Ti m es. He is a splendid writer and we are
sorry he is not connected with the Georgia
press at the present time.
—Col. M. L. Mershon, of Brunswick,
spent several days in our city this week.
—One of our agents in the timber coun
ties writes that “plenty of timber bas been
cut and some very fine.” Timber is coming
down slowly and -good times are anxiously
looked for.
—We direct the attention of the public to
the advertisement of Air. P. Hertel, proprie
tor of the Brunswick Foundry and Machine
Works. Air. Hertel is a splendid workman
and we cheerfully recommend him.
__By reading Judge Schley's order, to be
found in another column, it will be seen
why there was no-Superior Court hold this
week.
—We take great pleasure in calling the
public attention to the new advertisement of
Messrs. Wunnbacher A Weil, to be found in
this issue. These young men were burned
out in the recent fire, but with an indomita
ble will, hive built anew store and started
business again, and we are gratified to know
are doing a good bn* incss. Geoirge and
Henry are too well known to need any
praise from us. Bead their advertisement
and then give them a call.
—OtJR stores look busy this week and we
are glad to hear our merchants say business
is getting better.
-Tee doleful sound of the hand organ
can now be heard until a late hour at night.
There is nothing so soothing as a dear hand
organ. Now. if we only had a monkey.
—Nearly all of our merchants have ad
vertisements in the Gazette. Why not
make it. unanimous ? There's only a few
.who do not iVlv'ertive. We hope noon to
lmve them all.
—Tee billiard ist of Brunswick was in the
city this week. lie thinks nothing of play
ing one or two hundred games a day.
—Quite a number of timber men visited
our office during the week.
— The Georgia authoress, Airs. Maria Jor
dan Westmoreland, was iu Brunswick on
Sabbath last.
—■Col. J. E. Cornelius, of Brunswick, is
now acting as Boarding Master for the Port
of Darien.
—lmprovements seem to be the order of
the day in our city. Let- the good woik go
bravely oa.
—A new Episcopal Church will soon Le
erected in our midst. We vrill have some
thing more to say of this enterprise here
after.
—The Steamer Clyde did not complete
her arrangements for the trip up the river
Tuesday. We are informed that she will
leave here ou next Tuesday, and will take
GOO sacks of salt with her.
—The steamer Mayflower has again been
thoroughly overhauled and is now in a better
condition than ever before. She will resume
her regular trips to this port.
—The County Commissioners met Wed
nesday last. We will publish proceedings
next week.
—1 colored man who was coming up to
Darien from Doboy, in a small boat, accom
panied by two white men, was drowned ou
Friday last, caused by the capsizing of the
hoat. The two white men were picked up
and saved. The colored man was in tlie
employ of Mr. Lcelc of Dobby.
—Be sure to read the advertisement of
Messrs. Rothchild & Adams, to be found in
this issue. They lost their store in the re
cent fire but Lave built another one. We
wish them success.
—The new hotel mentioned in our last is
sue to be built at No. 1, has been commenced
and will soon be completed.
Messrs. Jas. A. Atwood, Win. A. Wil
cox, and M. Cullman, returned from a five
weeks tour North. They all bought large
stocks ot goods and our readers can look out
for their new advertisements when their im
mense stocks arrive.
Some of our visiting friends have forgot
ten the general rule of a printing office, i. e.
not to reed the manuscript, proofs, Ac., in
the hands of the printer. A hint, Ac.
. See advertisement of J. T. Willis in this
issue.
Address. —Appointed Deputy Master by
the Master of the State Grange, to present
the claims of the Grange and organize
Granges in the Eastern and Southern coun
ties of this State, the undersigned will, by
request, make an address at 11 a. m., Satur
c'ay> 12th inst., at the old Court House
ground, and present information as to the
objects and plans and public utility of the
Grange enterprise. A general invitation is
extended and the ladies especially invited to
attend. S. W. Baker.
Ip the Hirer.
November 20th, 1874.
Mr. Editor: —The following hulls were
picked up in this neighborhood a few days
since, They are supposed to have been
written by some disgruntled timber cutter
who has been sharp enough to discover the
unpleasant attitude which the timber inspec
tors at the port of Darien occupy. If they
are Worthy a place-In your columns, I pre
sume the author would have no objection to
their publication.
Very truly yours,
Outsider.
THE TIMBER INSPECTOR—HIS ACTS AND DOINGS.
Timber cutter cuts the log,
He puts it in the water,
He floats it down to Darien town
To get bis little quarter.
He comes to boom, it matters not
Whether morn, its noon or night.
He nn ets them there in full array,
With rods raised up to light.
Says number one, “My dear sir,
Shall I your raft inspect?
My neighbors here woo and like the same.
But pray do now leiiect—
These oilier fellows all will steal—
Arc bought up by the gang
That sit in offices up in town,
And use their little slang;
But lam honest—as you know.
I'm only the cutters’ man.
Bather than steal an inch from you,
I’ll adopt you own good plan--
Of plugging, hiding,
Or doing any other thing,
To whip the little clan up town.
That belong to the timber ring.”
Poor timber cutter taken in
By this sweet way o’ talking,
Pats the fellow on his raft
And goes up towu a-walking.
As soon as out of sight he is,
The fellow goes to tliinkin',
And says to himself, “1 know full well •
That reinspectors are blinkin';
And if I do a little scratch
Upon this timber leave,
When settlement day comes with me
A cent I wont receive.”
Then, to save himself, he goes to work,
He cuts, he bores, lie plunders— ,
His watch-word being all the time.
“Make no mistakes or blunders.”
If defects he fails to find,
That does thq timber spoil,
lie remembers the little hook up town
That robs him of his toil.
He says to himself. “The law is plain;
I've read it o’er and oit,
And rather than the buyer should lose,
This sound stick must he soft.
In other words, upon the bill
I’ll put it down as rotten,
And if the cutter says a word
I'll tell him he’s forgotten.
Yes, I’ll tell him all about it—
The rot is under water —
And if he don’t the law have changed
lie'll never get 'bis quarter.’
And then when up the town I go,
The buyer I’ll see at once;
And tell him all about the trick
I played on the cutter—a dunce.”
SOLI LOQUY.
“This double dealing you know I hate,
But what am I to do ?
I've got the cutter to please, you know.
And please the buyer too.
[For the Gazette ]
Tii Needed School and the Efficient
Teacher.
The school-room exerts an influence next
to that of the home circle upon the interest!;
of society. The course of time bears off the
older citizens, anti the. young move forward
to assume the duties ancl responsibiliiLs ot
bfe. It. is important to the public Welfare,
that tlie young sh- uhl. be prepav* and by
proper mental and moral training to meet
ill,* responsibilities a id appropriately dis
charge the duties of the cilia a. The school
ami the efficient teacher have therefore pe
culiar claims upon public consideration and
individual support. An effort ic, being made
to establish a prosperous colored school in
Darien, and the wish is expressed on the
part of iiuiay of the colored people that Col.
Spencer take charge of the school. Such a
school is a needed and comm Ridable enter
prise. Darien is an eligible location, and
Col. Spencer, from hie ripe general experi
ence iu teaching, and from his special expe
rience ia teaching colored Sabbath-schools
by oral instruction before the war, in Lib
erty county, would be an efficient instruc
tor. The flourishing colored Sabbath-schools
successfully Conducted by him at Walthonr
ville and other locations in Liberty, attest
his fitness for the field of usefulness. The
utility of affording instruction to the colored
youth acknowledged before the war, now be
comes a pressing and practical necessity,
now that they are of the citizens of the
country. The developed industry and pros
perity of the country are indissolubly -linked
with good education and good morals. It is
hoped (Hat the contemplated school for co!
ored youths will soon be established and
well sustained. It is believed that Col.
Spencer would accept the charge of the
school, assured of proper support, and de
vote his ripe energies to that field of useful
ness.
Simil ir schools are successfully conducted
at Savannah, Atlanta, Macon, and also in
the town ot Blackshear. Let all the towns
of the State establish similar institutions,
till the enterprise shall reach the counties,
giving surety for good citizens and a pros
perous State. ' Philosopher.
The Great Raffle ef “Climax,”
Air. Amos E. Carr, the esteemed and
popular landlord of the Alaguolia House in
this city, has determined to raffle his mag
nificent horse “Climax.” Air. Carr’s friends
are at a loss to account for his willingness
to part with this superb trotter. Some of
the knowing ones liiut, however, that he
must be going to get a wife and can’t af
ford two such luxuries at the same time. At
all events it is a settled fact that “Climax,”
with elegant top buggy and harness, making
the finest turnout that has ever been brought
to this city, is up for raffle. There are one
hundred chances at ten dollars a chance.
A thou and dollars lor such a horse is “Cli
max” alone, without any ot the trim
mings, Ac., would be little enough. For
those who have not seen him, we have
just to describe to convince—imagine a dark
bay stallion, almost approaching black, in
the prime of life, with flowing mane, arched
neck, small head, splendid nostril and eyes,
well muscled, symmetrical limbs, gentle as
a dog, and you have “Climax’ before you.
Now get in the buggy behind him, and if
you are not driving catch j our breath and
take a good grip with hands and heels on
the seat, for he moves like a meteor. But
there are no tricks, and at the word he is
down to a walk. His best recorded time is
: 2 minutes 34 seconds, and be is so tractable
that anj 1 lady or child can drive him. AV ho
ever gets “Climax” will secure a treasure,
and, without wishing anj'bodj’ any harm,
we only hope that we may be the lucky man.
bkeUhes By the AVaj.
Saturday evening I lauded at tlie David
son House, Brunswick. For comforting
coal fires iu cold weather, neat and well fur
nished rooms, where the weary may rest in
comfort and sleep in peace, a table amply
supplied with varied refreshments for the
inner man, commend me to mine host Da
vidson, of the Davidson House. Mine host,
with his ample, rotund form, calm broad
face, and hospitable greeting, is the imper
sonation of the jolly landlord who likes good
comforts liimsolf and knows how to provide
the same for liis guests.
In the crisp, bracing, cold atmosphere at
2 o’clock a. m., the AI AB. R R., carried a
party of early-risers, en route for Darien, to
station No. 1. Here Mr. and Airs. Washing
ton provided for our comfort. In the early
morning Air. Washington, who, if not dcs
tiued to hold the reins of government and
guide the State, did hold the veins over a
pair of baj’s, and, with due dispatch, con
veyed us in his hack to the lauding on the
Altainaha, where the swift, staunch little
steamer Daisy, with steam up, Awaited our
coming. Air. Washington, who acted well
his part and exemplified the truth that a good
stage driver deserves more respect for his
useful energy than an jgnoramous law
maker, though crowned with the tvppi flat ion
“Honorable,” now committed us to the care
of Cnpt. Harper, who is “punetuous” to the
time, and “energous” and skillful in navi
gating the craft. The morning was bright
and bracing, and at 9 o’clock tlie “energous”
Captain loosed tlie Daisy from her mooring
and proudly took the helm, while Ben, the
wide-awake, attentive engineer, loosed the
brakes and applied the steam, and the Daisy,
like a thing of life, glided over the smooth
waters of the Altamaha. Ben is a trump
and always wins commendation. Captain
Harper, for his just pride in his steamer,
his skill in safely gliding over bars, and
speed on the channel, and his attention to
his passengers, will bo remembered as the
“punetuous” Captain of the trim little
steamer Daisy. This route to Darien from
station No. 1., AI. A B. R. 11 , is expeditious
and pleasant.
At Darien we exchanged the Daisy for the
spacious Magnolia House, conducted by Mr
Carr. All the arrangements and appliances
of this house, from the basement to the
third story, show that one who lias adminis
trative skill and knows how to manage a
large hotel is in charge. The house is am
ple, neat and comfortable; the servants
prompt, ord rlv and attentive, and the table
well supplied . with viands not only in due
variety, but what is more important, cooked
ala mode. The house has an inviting out
look, and tlie promised comfort is more than
fulfilled. Viator.
Special Medina: of Hie Board cf County
Commissioners.
Darien, Nov. 23, 1874.
Present -T. P. Pease, Chairman; James
Walker, -Tas. L icklison, Jos. P. Gilson, 11.
L. Morris.
There being a quorum present, the Board
was organized by the Chairman and the fol
lowing business disposed of;
Chany Thomas appeared before the Board
and asked compensation for moving a conn,
ty pauper, and was allowed So.
The application of J. H. Hall and Alex.
Blue, executors of the estate of 8. W. Wil
son, for remission of taxes, was argued by
Mr. Gignilliat. Decision postponed.
Air. Gignilliat read petition of James K.
Clarke asking for remission of taxes. A
remission of $5,000 was granted on individ
ual property, and the tax of $25,000 against
J. K. Clarke on the tax digest, on stock in
tride, be transferred to J. K. Clarke A Cos.,
as by return made to Deceiver of tax re
turns.
The petition of Col. Barclay, Inspector
General of Timber, asking leave of absence
for about ten days, was read and granted.
The following resolution was offered bj’
Mr. Lacklison: That the Sheriff of said
county be instructed to withdraw the levy
upon the individual property- of James K.
Clarke upon his payment of his individual
tax as allowed, with costs. Carried.
The Chairman, at his own discretion, to
call a meeting for the discussion on “Tax
in Trade.”
No further business before the Board,
they adjourned.
Spalding Kenan,
Clerk Board County Commissioners.
How The Colored Folks op Mclntosh
Kept Grant’s Thanksgiving Day. —We do
not know the reason for it, but it is never
theless true that the colored people of this
county observed the 26th day of November
as a day of solemn, fasting, humiliation, and
prayer. From daylight until dark they did
not eat a mouthful of victuals, and the ser
vices at their several places of worship were
numerous and lugubrious in the extreme,
lasting until a late hour in the night.
Whether this is the African idea of the way
of observing “Thanksgiving day” in contoo
distinction to the New England style of roast
turkey and pumpkin pie, or whether it was
regarded by them as an appropriate method
of celebrating the great democratic triumph
throughout the country, we are unable to
say, but make a note of the occurrence as it
happened.
Live Oak Lodge No. 137.—We are inform
ed that the annual election for the officers of
this Lodge for the ensuing year occurred on
Wednesday night, resulting in the choice of
E. P. Champncy as Worshipful Master, (re
elected), W. Roht. Gignilliat, as Senior War
den, George Wannbacher as Junior Warden,
Charles S. Langdon as Treasurer (re-elected),
L. E. R. DeLorme as Secretary, and D. W.
Davis, as Tyler (re-elected). We don’t be
long to the brotherhood and can't tell what
passed in the secret and solemn recesses of
their splendid hall, but it is certain that if
they enjoyed themselves as much up there
in that airy chamber as they seem to when
they came down amongst common folks,.the
brotherlj’ love and kindly feelings ot Masons
| towards one another is no myth but a beau
tiful reality.
D.IR!EX TIMBER MARKET.
REPORTED BY A. W. CORKER.
AVERAGE. SCAB. SQUARE.
3(H) .5 to 534...
350 ■ 5>4 to ti
400 oy to 734
450 7 to 8
500 sy to o 6 to 034
000 oy to 734
700 734 to 8)4
800 8)4 to oy
1)00 .. !34 to 1034
050 1034 to 1134
10 K) 12 to 1234
Shipping §ntdligma.
PORT OF DARIEN. GEORGIA.
FOR TIID WEEK ENDING DEC. 3
ARRIVALS.
Nov. 27—Bark lorgon Lorentzen, Petersed, Gnl
wav—Young & L.
Dec. 1— Bark Carl Frederic;!, Kinith, New York —
E., B. & Cos.
Dec. 3 Baak Eliza McLaughlin, Dennis, Antwerp
—A. Dobell & Cos.
DEPARTURES.
Nov. 27—Schr. Chap. Morford, Parsons, George
town—Hiltons & 1 oster. ,
Nov. 27- Brig Samuel Welsh, Tuner, Baltimore—
Hiltons & Foster.
IN PORT.
Bark Johannes.Ynlder, loading—A. Dobell & Cos.
Bark George W. Jones, Porter, leaping—A Dobell
& Cos.
Bark Aurora. Ilore, loading—D. M. Mitnro.
Bard lorgen Lorentzen, Petersen, loading—Young
& L.
Bark Carl Frederick, lvnuth, loading, Kpping, B.
& Cos.
Bark Eliza McLaughlin, Dennis, loading—A Do
bell & Cos.
Bark Bessie Crosby, Brown, loading—A. Dobell &
Cos.
Schooner Hatter Turner, Ilttpqer—Hiltons & Fos
ter.
Schooner Charles Mnrford.
Schr. Kaltraline.
|lnv Aikcvtiscmfuts.
WANNBABHER&WEIL,
HAVE JUST OPENED IN THEIR
111 STORE,
ON BROAD STREET,
A FINE AND SELECT STOCK OF
DRY GOODS,
CLOT KING,
BOOTS &ND SHOES
HATS AND CAPS,
groceries, Etc..
Which they are offering to sell at
VERY LOW FIGURES.
CLOT H I N G
A SPECIALTY.
Give us a call and we will guarantee satis
faction.
WANNBACIIER fc WEIL.
Darien, 0*,., Dec. 5. 4m
MTOSWIOK
Foundry and Machine Works,
P. HERTEL,
Proprietor.
BOILERS AND ENGINES
MADE AND REPAIRED.
Saw Mills, Steamboats,
—AND—
General Machinery
REPAIRS A SPECIALTY.
Always on hand,
SUGAR MILLS, PAXS, GEARING, ETC.
All work neatly and promptly executed,
and satisfaction guaranteed.
P. HERTEL,
decs-tf Bay Street, Brunswick, Ga.
1 Mclntosh sheriff sale.
FIRST TUESDAY IX JANUARY. 1875.
! WILL BE SOLD BEFOKE DcLORME’S WARE
\\ HOUSE, In the city of Darien, used as a Court
Hotif*e, on the first Tuesday in January next, be
tween the legal hours of pale, ail that certain tract
of land in the 22d dis,rict of paid county, known a*
the Martin Ityals tract, containing 2UO acres, more or
less. Levied on by Alonzo Guyton, Deputy Sheriff,
by virtue of a mortgage fi. fa. issued out of the Sn-
S'-rior Const of said county in favor of George T.
unkan vs. Martin Ryals. Terms cash. Purchaser
paying for titles
ALSO,
lots 1,2 and 3, and improvements, bounded North
by Garrason street, South by a lane. East by lot 4,
j and West by North Way. to satisfy an execution
issued out of Ch. B. C. C. and ex-officio Justice of
tlie Peace Court, in favor of John M. Fisher vs.
Toby Maxwell. Levy made by Alonzo Guyton,
Constable, and returned to me.
JAMES R. BENNETT,
■ decl-td * Sheriff Mclntosh County, Ga.
UJE- OPENED!
HEW STORE & NEW STOCK!
AT
OLD STAND.
ROTHCHiLD & ADAMS
Have just finished their NEW STORE, and
have now open a complete stock of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
CLOTHING,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS AND CAPS;
And a general assortment of Goods usually
kept in a Variety Store.
Thanking the public for tbeii past favors,
we beg a continuance of the same.
ROTHCHILD & ADAMS,
decs-3m Broad Street, Darien, Ga.
SOMETHING NEW IN TOWN!
J. T. WILLIS, OF MADISON, GA,,
ORNAMENTAL INSTRUCTOR
XT TILL REMAIN IN THE CITY FOR A FEW
Yt days only, and solicits a liberal sliare of pat
ronage for anew and unexcelled method of Oil
Painting and. Drawing. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Terms reasonable. Instruction given at residences
when desired. Best of city references furnished
with pleasure. Office rooms at Mrs. Donelly’s
Boarding House, decs-lt
STATE OF GEORGIA Mcln
tosh County.
CLERK’S OFFICIi, 1
StiPBRioR Court, V
December Ist, 1874. )
THE FOLLOWING ORDER IS THIS day record
ed and published for the information of all par
ties concerned—Jurors, Witnesses, and all others
interested will take notice thereof:
.Whereas, The Legislature, in requiring a term
of the Superior Court t > he held in Chatham county
in November of each year failed to change the time
for holding the Fall Term of Mclntosh Superior
Court,so as to prevent the time of holding Chatham
Superior Court from running over the date fixed for
the said term of Mclntosh Court; and, whereas, the
said November term ot Chatham Superior Court is
now in session, and will extend beyond the day set
for Mclntosh Superior Court,
It Is therefore ordered, that the said Fall Term of
Mclntosh Superior Court is hereby adjourned to the
first Thursday, being the 7th of January next, A.D.,
8175.
Gfven under my hand and official signiture, this
27th day of November, 1874. at Savannah, Ga.
W. SCnLEY,
Judge Superior Court Eastern Circuit of Ga.
A true extract from the Minutes of this Court.
ISAAC M. AIKEN,
decs-td Clerk S. C. Mcl. C.
BEESMAH’S
EUROPEAN HOUSE
SA VANN AII, - - - GEORGIA.
(OPPOSITE NEW MARKET.)
Rooms,with Board, $2 00 a day
FINE LARGE AND AIRV ROOMS ALWAYS IN
READINESS FOR FAMILIES AND COM
MERCIAL TRAVELERS.
. ONE OF TltE FINEST
RESTAURANTS
In the South attached to the House.
Passengers and Bcujtjdje carried FIiEE OF
CHARGE to the House.
CAUTION.
To avoid being deceived by drummers of other
so called European Houses, BE SURE to ask for
Omnibus with BRESNAN’S EUROPEAN HOUSE
JOHN lilt ESN AN,
Sepl9-ly Proprietor.
JgARGAINS
-AT
Oct3l 3m PEASE OLD STAND.
THE STEAMER
€ L Y 8) E ,
yy ILL LEAVE DABIEN
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Ist.,
For IIAWKINSVILLE and DUBLIN. We will car
ry about 600 sacks of Salt to supply our customers
on the rivers. Patronage respectfully solicited.
nov27-tf JOIIN L. HAY, Captain.
B A EGA INS
—AT—
-oct3l PEASE OLD STAND. 3m
DAM ADVERTISER.
Published in Savannah.
CONTAINS MOST RELIABLE
MARKET REPORTS,
ANH
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
FPOM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
A FIRST-CLASS NEWSPAPER.
G. N. NICHOLS, Proprietor,
F- W. SIMS, Business Manager-
Sop-JO tf
GEE AT REDUCTION
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—OF—
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PRICED
- - ‘ is ■ ‘ y ■,
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A. & 8. STRAIN’S,
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Cor Broad and^Scr Jven Streets.
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Having just received our Fall and Winter
Stock, consisting of
DRY GOODS,
hAts, caps,
BOOTS, SHOES,
and SADDLERY,
PAINTS, OILS,
DRUGS and MEDICINES;
HARDWARE,
and CUTLERY,
FANCY ARTICLES!
PERFUMERY,
BOOKS and
STATIONERY,
CLOCKS,
GROCERIES,
e
PROVISIONS, CROCKERY;
EARTHEN,
GLASS and
queens-warf,
WOOD,
WILLOW,
TIN and
HOLLOW-WARE,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE;
FARMING UTENSILS;
STOVES and
STOVE PIPES,
CORN, SHINGLES,
OATS,' OAKUM,
LIME, SALT]
HAY, &c.
Particular attention
J,
given to the supply of vessels.
Captains of vessels are
especially invited to examine
our large and complete stock of
SHIP CHANDLERY,
With our unusual facilities for car
rying on business at a nominal ex
pense enable ns to compete with any
market South.
CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK
and satisfy yourselves.
GOODS DELIVERED' m the
CITY and on the RIDGE,
FREE of CHARGE.
A. & R. STRAIN,
Mayfly. Darien, GaT