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3atic timber ferttc.
local department.
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Notice.
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jyff Onv office cun now be found over the
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y 9-All will plense recollect the money for
vovtising considered due after first inser
t ii n.
To Our Subsrlbers.
Ml subscribers to the Gazette for the en
suing year will remember that they have no
postage to pay. The postage will he pre
paid by ns, and no charge on that account,
will he made to our subscribers. All they
j tve to do is to pay for the paper. *
LOCAL DOTS.
- That book and ladder company. How
about it?
-This is 1875, and a splendid year for
paving up. Try it.
Pa. J. G. Hopkins, of Alapaba, Ga.. was
in the city this week, visiting his brother.
—We take pleasure in calling attention to
the card of Dr. E. M. Allen, of Marietta,
who will visit our city in a few weeks.
-The card of Air. George W. Faries, re
iuspector of timber, will be found in this is
sue. Bead it.
An election for Captain and 2d Lieuten
ant of Mein tosh Light Dragoons, will take
place on the 13th inst
—The card of Colonel Stephen C. Deßrnhl,
Attorney at Law. Brunswick, will he found
in another column. The Colonel will pay
prompt attention to all business entrusted
to his care.
—A coi.or.Ei) mgn tried to brake into the
warehouse of Messrs. J. A. Atwood & Bros.,
on Sunday night, but was prevented by a
watchman. The would he thief is known
to the watchman. .
- We arc pleased to-state that our efficient
City Marshal, Robert E. Carr, is again out
and attending, to his duties. Air. Carr, and
several others came near losing their lives
on Christ mas Eve, by* the explosion of a
small cannon. We were closer to that can
non than we will ever he again.
— Capt. J. M. Holmes left on Monday eve
ning for New York, for the purpose of pur
chasing a steamer to ran on the A Ram alia,
river. Th° Captain needs a good unl of
praise f v his untiring efforts in securing
stock for this new enterprise. We wish him
success.
-Linux was again in town this week. ITc
i- still talking William Time A Cos., and l;c
y >ys that Hone keeps the best goods of any
man in Savannah. Linek is a whole team
aid docs his whole duty as a drummer.
Long life to you. Lhick.
—Fait the last ten days the \v< j.tber has
keen cloudy, dark, and f’oggv enough to re-,
call to any Englishman recollections of hi
island homo. The clouds betokened vain.
Mit it rained not ’till Sunday night when
1 ' -ivy showers fell. We expect to hear of
fill creeks and rising rivers in the interior.
—We notice guile a number of defeated
mdidates around town. -If w n’t th.ci'
1 1 nit: thv d : d their best. Try it again rexp
tone, friends, yon piny bav<p better In •’
However, human invar-' is ir.irl 'v m - r-
1 -tin—especially ’lection time'
• —The handsomest yonne time i> T'ane"
] >w eats his Knttdny brpnltfust m ! and at i?
M., and then comes clown town and vs !■*■
snot lianpy. We don’t Marne him. howev
er, for not being happy.
—The card of John Holland. Tabor, will
be found in this issue. Since Mr. Holland
came to onr city be has done a great ot
work, and has always given satisfaction to
those favoring him with week. Try hint.
We call attention to the card of Charles
fiass-nan, Savannah. Charlie will he down
hero in a couple of weeks and all those who
want work done can then call on lira. We
have tried Charlie and know whereof we j
speak.
—We have issued an unusually large edi
tion this week for the accommodation of
those who desire extra copies. Send in
your orders early.
—At the Magnolia House on the evening
of the 31st., ultimo, when the new was hast
ening with a farewell to the old year, a
group composed of captains of vessels in
port, persons connected with the commerce
and shipping, and friends, in social inter
change passed the waning hours, ’till the
clock sounded the ?niell of the departed
year and heralded the new year. Mr. A. E.
Harr, proprietor of the Maguolia House, with
his accustomed hospitality, advanced the
social enjoyment of the occasion. Select
and touci jng pieces were performed on the
violin by one skilled in music and not un
known to fame; good old Scotch and modern
songs were sung and appropriate sentiments
given. It will be remembered ns a pleasant
time and the melody of the music will linger
• in memory.
—The steamer Clyde, Capt. John L. Day.
arrived Sunday morning, looking us neat as
a pin and is in a better condition than ever
before. The Clyde left for Dublin and Haw
kiusvjlle on Monday evening, and will here
after make regular trips up the river.
Means have been provided to add another
steamer to the carrying trade on the river.
In former days steanlers did a large business
iif the interchange between the interior
along the rivers and this city, making D.i
j,en n busy mart of commerce. It is true
•be times have changed and the circum
stances of the people have changed, yet still
•be Altamnha flows in majesty from the tnte
r'°r to the sea, and its broad current, by
weans of the steamers, will accommodate
our inland citizens, and afford facilities to
be commerce and trade ot our enterprising
merchants. We hail such enterprises as
presaging the onward prosperity of Darien.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST’S DAY.
Address of Rev. and Hon. J. AV. Leigh.
On Sunday, the 27th ult., the Alasonic fra
ternity celebrated the day with a public ad
dress by the Rev. and Hon. ,T. AV. Leigh at
the Methodist Church, which was largely
attended and listened to with the greatest
interest. After some prelim in >ry exercises
by Rev. Air. Clute, the orator of the day
was introduced and delivered the following
historical sk teh:
Brethren:— I have been called upon by
the members of the Lodge in this city to ad
dress a few words to them and to; others
who may feel an interest on the subject of
Masonry, and I have gladly complied with
the request, for L feel that no Mason from
whatever part of the world he may come,
can feel himself a stranger in this country
where the principles of the order are every
where so well considered and by means o’
which men of different countries and diverse
opinions are drawn together in one bond of
union having for their pyeat aim hut one
object, viz: veneration and love for the Grand
Geomitrieian of the universe and charity in
,ts largest terms extended to their neighbors.
It is about this great characteristic of Ma
sonry I would especially wish to speak to-day.
St. John, the Evangelist; but before doing
so it may be of some interest to the unin
itiated to loam something of the history’ of
our order. We trace hack the origin of ma
sonry to remote ages; neai ly 3.C00 years ago,
there were in Asia certain Dionysian archi*
tects, a great corporation who undertook the
building of temples and other public wof? s
and who recognized each other by certain
familiar signs and who weie admitted to cer
tain rites and ceremonies-- of these were the
cunning workmen sent by Hiram, King of
Tyre, to aid in lie erection of the Temple
1000 years before Christ, and here it is, that
Masonry fiist, meets us in all its strength and
beauty. In the construction ofth's magmf
- Icent. edifice 113,000 men were engaged and
the building of it occupied 7 years. Great
must have been the joy of all at thg.comple
tion of that grand and noble work, a day it
must have been of ioy and gladness in the
city of Jerusalem when the vast multitude of
1 eople thronged the spacious courts around
ihe temple, and shouted aloud with joy and
exultatjou as they beheld the completed ed
ifice. the glory of the whole earth, the chosen
dwelling plane of: Jeliorah and the visible
symbol pi that glorious telople which should
be hereafter otertml in the Heavens. “Then"
as it has been well said, “did Masonry go
forth bearing upon her brow the name of
Jehovah, in. her bostwn a jewel of living radi
ance, aik lis her hand the key that unlocked
the gates of • immortality. For more than
TOO;) years lias she been tolling mail of a be
ing brighter than the stars and endless ns
eternity.” Surely it is something to boast
01, that her language has rolled from so
many tongues, that her benifioent works
av.- been performed by so n a lj hands and
■uriciied so many lands. 'J he ancient bnii
lings, the cathedrals, those grand works in
ilnrope ail bear testimony to the service
lone all over the country by the craft. Du- [
ring the middle a a s hands of skilled wo k
aien wandered over Europe building those
magnificent cathedrals which ere lasting me
ui'ina’s <--f.the lie'.ii.iieenee oi foieiathers and
he admiration of-"'! .:H,cce( ding ages. These
artisans formed tlu mseitvs into a society ,
whose object was the promotion of good j
wot',.;, the proper re.gnjating of their own j
conduct, and the preserving of s< ■< iai harmo-.j
ay amongst themselves. .
During the ifiih and 17th eertpj"'os. F. AT. '
.-<*!t j oed to fi 'iirish and the, fraternity was i
-•in ’afitly employed in the. Vraction of ontii !
• i • . .-.mi : :'c y hnildings. One of their
' • re,t w >i!;s as operative Masons being
ii.d Cathedral! i-l'.St. V-utl’s in London, j
• ; w i-ie.li we in England are so justly proud ■
and which was erected under tha snpei in
i’ndeuCe of B'.r C. Wren, tile G. A’, of the j
order. In later years the order was no lot -
vr confined to operative masous. but others j
were admitted and F M became rather a
soecul :tive than an oj brative science.
The ditT'e.ent tods and implement;! cm-'*
• -joyed by Ma.se.ns for 1 ujlding purposes be- ,
mg made use (it to impr nt serious and sol
emn truths (in the memory of -those who
lvmhi uke part in the gCToinonies of the
order. The square to tench men how to.
•vgalate their actions by the.squ ire of God’s j
word. The level to teach equality and the
ph.inh rub- uprightnei s.
Thus far, Brethren, I have touched upon
the history of.onv order to show that the ob
ject ot F. M. has ever been and will, I trust,
continue to be, to make men better and lio
liei and to encourage, every good and great
work. High and h nornjde is the pvescrip- j
tion in her fiv.-r. Old 'slid is, but exhibits
no signs of decay. Mighty her works have
been in the past yet there are Bo signs of j
weakness or weariness. Time him written no j
wrinkle on her spotless brow. In the vir
tues of her children she even renews her |
youth and as were her lessons and precepts !
in the days of Solomon and our forefathers,
so they are with ns, and us with us so shall
they bo with our children’s children. If
and oiß' doubts the vitality of Free Masonry !
let them travel through the length and j
breath of this .vast continent and see how
she has taken deep root and borne abun
dantly in every part of what not long ago
was virgin soil. But let toe pass on now to
commend one uf her chief vii (ties to your no- j
lice, viz ; the virtue of charity; and lure 1
could not do better than select for my text the
concluding words of the great Apostle Paul
in the 13tLi chapter of his Ist epistle to the
Corinthians where he has been discussing
upon the excellences of that virtue, and in
which he sums up all l>y saying in the 13th
verse “and now abideth Faith, Hope and
Charity, these three, but the greatest ot
these is Charity.” This was the teaching of
St. Paul and the early Christians, and this
is, or should be, the teaching oi Masonry.
As one who was for more than half a cen
tury one of its great advocates and defend
ers has said: “Free Alasonry is a society’ ot
.enlightened men including pure and active
virtue on the sacred principles ot gospel
truth. Its design is to instil into the minds
of its members a series of useful and inter
esting precepts and to promote benevolence,
philanthropy and brothel ly love. It differs
from every other congenial society by lines
ot di-marcation, so broid and so distinct
that no corresponding paral'el can be fairly
drawn between them.” Such is the defini
tion of Free Masonry as given by a venera
ble divine just before his decease, and it
ought to be the endeavor ot every honest
and true brother to make *t indeed what it
is here so ably described in words, tor upon
the actions of each individual Mason must
j depend the honor and stability of the craft
at large. It is only by an inviolable adhe
rence to the laws and regulations of the
order, and bv living up to the principles in
culcated by Masonry, that the integrity of
that order can ho upheld.
If only every brother were to act up to
the precepts of the craft, Free Masonry
would he exalted in the eyes of the unen
lightened moie than it is at present, and
men would he ready to exclaim of the
brethren, as was said of the.early Christians
by the heathen, “see how these men love
one another.”
Our lodge stands on liolv ground, for the
grand foundation on which the glorious tem
ple is erected is the word of God, and from
that foundation reaching upwards to the
celestial canopy of the heavens, is the lad
der likened unto Jacob’s, the principal
staves of which are Faith, Hope and Charity,
by which we' trust- to reach the ethereal
mansions of bliss on high, now verbal from
' mortal eye on earth. The sacred volume,
the guide book’to direct ns on our way, lies
unfolded in each lodge and is carried like
the ark of old. before us in our public pro
cessions, a pure foundation of truth from
which we may ever draw inexhaustible sup
plies of living water. To that fount we
must go if we would hope to reach the sum
mit of our wishes and desires.
Faith is the first step from that founda
tion, for without faith in the Grand Archi
tect of the Universe it is impossible to
please him or to obtain what we desire.
Faith l. ads to Hope; hope in attaining the
promises contained in the sacred volume.
Hope opens to us the second gate, and Uiis
again leads ns on to charity, charity with all
men. Faith. Hope and Charity, but the
greatest of these is Charity. Faith it is that
sustains us; Hope it is that cheers us on
our way The one helps luanfu ly to over
! come difficulties, the other cheerfully to
hear the sorrows and disappointments that
iwe may meet in our journey through this
vale of tears, but Charity is the greatest of
j all, emtaining as she does within herself all
; other virtues. #* •
There was a time when Faith and Hope
did not exist, and there will be a time in a
! sense, when they will cease to be, for Faith
| must come to an end when what we now
believe will hereafter be accomplished,
when what we see now as in a glass darkly
; we shall then see face to face and hope will
I end when all our hopes are realized and all
we long for shall have been attained, hut
j charity will increase the nearer we approach
to the greater authors of it. It is a virtue
j crowned with immortality. Like it is sister
| Mercy, to quote the words of our great poet
; “Ii droppet'i as the gentle rain from heaven upon
the place beneath;
It is twice blessed: it blesseth him that gives and
him that Pikes;
i ’Tie mightiest in the mighty; and becomes the scep
tred monarch better than his crown;
It is an attribute of God himself.”
Such is Charity, and it is the fundamental
feature of the Masonic body, and as long as
it continues such, so long will that body
continue to flourish. On the strength of
| love it has risen; through the lack of love
i alone it can fall
We have had our order cried down be
| cause of its secrecy This feature of it at
least is no secret. It is no secret that the
greatest virtue enjoined in scripture is the
virtue chiefly inculcated by Free Masonry.
To feed the hungry, t'> clothe the naked, to
relieve the wants of the poor. “To visit
the fatherless and widow in their affliction
and to keep himself unspotted from the
world,” is what each true Mason proposes to
do and is that which the word of God de
clares to he “pure religion anti undefiled
before God and the. father.”
I know not v.hat amount of charity is
perfosined by the brotherhood throughout
this large country may lie or how many ma
sonic charitable institutions may exist, but
1 have no doubt the Minis i xpended are very
large, but when I have been asked in Eng
land what good is Masonry? what has it
done? I point in ;<> invidious spirit, but
with a genuine pride tin the noble institu
tions which have been established through
out the country. To the large orphan
schools for boys and girls; to the noble asy
lums fur aged and cheat e.d brethren. To
the unlimited funds fwi apin tj'or distre.-sed
Masons and their widows existing in al
most every province; J*i the life boats which
have been .litjinchiMl ‘ft the expense of the
bretberen ail'd which have saved many a
poo mariner from a watery grave and glad
oiled many an anxious family. There I say
are aoia,9 of,the public institutions and pub
lic doings of the Masonic body; of their
deeds in private or their charitable actions
individually, it is not necessary for us to
speak.
Follow-Citizens, these are some jpf (lie
tenet s, some of the secrets of the craft, and
a Ma.-.on, so-called, cannot be a good or pure
Mason unless he endeavors to carry out in
Iris life the pure principles and praiseworthy
designs inculcated by Masonry any more
than a nominal Christian can be a real sol
dier of Chi T-t unless he endeavor to obey
his master's commands and do what is pleas
ing in his sight. In both eases the reality of
our professions must be proved by our ac
tions and the faith that is in us be manifest
ed in.deed aid in word. The church at
large,As one great brotherhood; therefore, all
envvings, strife, derisions should be pul
aside, -T.Ue Church of Christ rests on the
one foundation stone, of Love and shall con
tinue in one brotherhood-for ever. Firm on
the rock of ages our church shall be built
up to God. Its basement fixed indeed upon
earth, rubbish and dust around, hut its top j
stone hid with Christ in God far above this I
material and transitory world and radiant |
with the glory of eternity. Hereafter, when
this earthly tabernacle shall he dissolved
and the Lord shall have gathered in His
own, when we shall see Him face to face and
know Him even as we ourselves are known,
there will be no longer need of temples, no
longer need of emblems or of earthly objects
to remind ns of His continued presence
amongst us for God Almighty and the Lamb
will lie . themselves one glorious temple.
Then Faith with give place to flight and all
Hope’s wishes will be realized.""Outward or
dinances will vanish. The temple, tbe tern- j
pie of the living God will he filled with the
ineffable brightness of His spirit; the walls
His attributes; its. boundless canopy His
magesty; its gates His eternity’. To worship
in this temple, to live therein will be our
one great happiness and joy. The Grand
Architect of the Universe Himself the sanc
tuary’ of His children. The gorgeous cathe
dral into whose recesses the humblest may
penetrate. Set free from all the trammels
of this unsatisfactory’ and sorrowing world,
we shall take our place in these celestial
mansions of bliss above, prepared for the
faithful of God’s people gifted with capaci
ties to appreciate our everlasting benefits
and privileged with opportunities for deriv
ing such benefits Irom an acquaintance with
all that is majistie. Our sole heart’s desire
will be how best to celebrate praises and
sing endless hallelujahs to His name.
In the meanwhile, our one great object
should l e to carry out in the midst of the
jarring elements of the world and the sad
division of the church itself the spirit of
the divine architect of both The forbear
ance, the indulgence, the mercy, the charity
shown to erring creatures hv an all beneficent
creator, “so that as laborers together in one
universal Alasonry we may grow up into
Him in all things, which is the head even
i Christ; from .whom the whole body fitly
joined together and compacted by that
which every joint supplieth, according to
the effectual working in the measure of
every part, maketh increase of the body unto
the edifying of itself in love;” we ourselves
built up as living stones in that grand struc
ture which shall finally vindicate God’s orig
i inal design—a temple eternal in the heavens.
Superior Court.
The adjourned term of this Court con
vened Thursday morning, Hon 11. B.
Tompkins, of Savuannah. the recently ap
pointed Judge of the Eastern Circuit pre
siding. The Judge appears to he less than
thirty years old and lias already’ established
a character ns a sound lawyer and won a
reputation for legal attainments. He pre
sides with the graceful gravity befitiug the
scholarly gentleman and administers justice
with a dignity becoming the majesty oi the
law, and a suavity indicative of a generous
heart. Ht iccessfiil mode of e inducting
the business of the court has made a good
impression, and will insure him a welcome.
It is safe to predict that in his judicial
career justice will Le administered. not
through-pedantry and obsc'ancc of rule
coldly correct, but will be dispensed with the
unci ion resulting from a clear head and a love
of justice.
Besides our local lmr we notice in attend,
mice upon the court, P. AV. Alohhim, Esq.,
and A. R Adams, Esq., two of the talented
and rising young lawyers of Savannah. We
are also pleased to see in attendance Col.
Albert R. Lamay, the distinguished Solicitor
General of the Eastern Circuit. Col. M. L.
Mi-ishoii, and Col. C. It. Hopkins, of Bruns
wick, are. also in attendance.
We will give a correct account. o f the do
ings of the court in our next issue, as ive
have only time and space to publish the or
ganization of the court in this issue.
Special Meefchg Board oi Coiiitlj Com
missioners.
Darien, Ga.. Dec. 28, 1871.
Present - T. F. Pease, Chairman; Jos. P.
Gilson, .las. Walker, It. L.Alorris.
A quorum being present the following
business was taken up and dispos'd of:
The Tax Collector appeared before the
Board with his account and insolvent lists.
It is ordered that* the time he extended until
the sale’s in January’, at which time he will
be called upon for his report in full.
Moved by Mr. R. L. Morris and seconded
by Air. Jas. Walker, that }he over tax of oue
hundred and thirteen dollars, illegally as
sessed against S. W. Wilson, by the Receiv
er of Tax Returns, be and the same is here
by remitted, and the executors of the es
tate of the said S. W. Wilson are hereby
relieved from paying the same.
Air. Way (being absent from the county at
the last meeting) was present and his ac
count was adjusted.
SrALDiNo Kenan,
Clerk B. C. C. AIcI. C.
T‘>e Masonic Festival and Soiree.
On Sunday, December the 27tli, Live Oak
Lodge celebrated the day by convening in
i heir Lodge room, then repaired to the
Alethodist church and listened to an impres
sive and instructive address from Rev. J. W.
Leigh, a distinguished Mason from England,
in the history and principles ttf the order.
The festival and soiree given by the Lodge
on the evening of the 2!)th ultimo, was a
most enjoyable occasion, without oie inci
dent to mar the social pleasures.
The elegant Masonic hall was open to the
reception o l ' guests, and pleasent social in
terchange and dancing and a band of music,
rarely equalled, made the hours of the (‘Veil
ing glide swiftly and pleasingly away.
At Hie Magnolia House the ta
bles were spread in the long dining 1 all
which was gracefully decorated with ever
greens and wreaths of flowers, (he graceful
and nttractive adornment, of which is due
to the taste and skill of Mrs. Evans, of the
ATagnolia House.
The viands that graced the. tables were
rich and rare and temptingly displayed.
The whole entertainment was elegant, so
cial. pleasant; the reminiscences of which
will pleasingly linger in memory.
County ( tintinlssi.iiiors.
The regular monthly meeting oft he Board
was held on Wednesday last. The proceed
ings will be published next week including
(he Quarterly statement of the city Trea- nr
or. !'. lew we append the officers elected by
the Board for Hie ensuring year.
<tnd 7Vc7.‘"Ott Spalding Kenan.
Inspector General of Timb.r and Lumber —
E. S. Barclay.
Pori Phifmcian- Dr. J. B. I/. Baber.
Harbor Master C. H. Steadwell.
07// Marshal- -Robert E. Carr.
Dejtutf! Marshal Alonza Guyton.
hi‘■•peer >rs and Measurers of Timber and
L'-m'tr— D. B Wing, H. K. Walker. I’. S.
Quarterina’i, D. S. Sinclair, W. S. Mallard,
T. S. Wvllv, O. Hopkins, Jas. N. Winn,
A. C. Wvllv, Tims. Dixon, H S. Ranenell,
D. M. Dnnwody, G. S. Wyliy, 11. Ingrirn.
City Sexton —lf. Jackson.
County Elections.
Tin election for county officers came off
on Wednesday last. It was a most, mixed-up
affair, there being three or four candidates
for each office. The Democratic ticket was
defeated and the Radical ticket., known as
Campbell's ticket, elected, with the excep
tion of Clerk of Superior Court. Air. Long.
(Peoples liomir. e), has a majority of 31
votes 29 of which are. illegal at this precinct..
At South Newport. Capt. Aiken, (Dom. nomi
nee), lias a majority ot 10 votes, which,
when nil the illegal votes are thrown out,
wi’ give Air. Aiken a majority of 8 votes.
The only ticket in which* wc felt interested
recei. and but two supporters, and as the mi
nority is* al'.’ny.i right shows conclusively
that this was the. ticket.
The following is the result of the election:
Ordratr:/ Isaac W. Christian.
Clei'tr <f Superior Conti Capt. I. AI. Aiken.
Sheriff-- AL sunder Bailey (colored).
Tax (Jolltrto- John Deaeev.
Itecejrer of Tax Returns —T. G. Campbell,
Jr., i coloied).
Coroner —Toby Maxwell (colored).
Geo Ly Surveyor —J. J. Garrison.
Count], treasurer John A. Phillips.
Departure. —Thursday evening Capt. S.
Baker, commander of the ship Gen. Barber,
left our port with a cargo of lumber for Liv
erpool. During his brief stay his high
toned bearing made him many friends. He
will always find a welcome.
Messrs. Belsinger Bros, are about
starting again oa the lot adjacent tq Wann
bacher A Weil's, where Hiey iyill dispose
tljeir- goods saved from the late fire, at a
Sacrifice. Novv is the time to secure bar
gains, as they will he sold regardless of cost.
D >n’t put it off as the sale will last only
30 days.
COROtrt and Exhibition by the Pupils of
the Georgia Academy for the Blind.
It wi 1 he gratifying to our citizens to he ir
that that eminent instructor of the blind,
Professor AV. D. Williams, of tbe Stab In
stitution lias accepted an invitation to visit
Darien with a select class of his pupils, and
to give a concert and exhibition. The an
nual exhibitions of this institution are look
ed forward to w th much interest by the
citizens of Macon, and the Concert Hall is
always crowded by the elite of the city. AA’e
append a notice of their last concert, copied
from the Macon Telegraph:
The chapel at the Georgia Academy for the Blind
was crowded to its lulleat capacity last night, by ns
select an audience as Mae oi ran afford, to li- ton to
the concert to be given by tlie pupils of the academy.
Indeed the chapel was not large enough, and addi
tional sea's had to lie brought in to seat some ot the
audience, and even then many gentlemen stood dti
ring the entire pcrlorn.nm e.
The entertainment, which consisted of vocal and
instrumental performances, was of the most pleusing
description, and illustrated more wondi (fully than
we ever witnessed before, the great care and pa
tience that mii-t have been necessary to accomplish
such results In Ihe training of the totally blind
youths. The nnuic was of a high ( haracti r. some
of it being i xceedingly difficult, and yi t it was per
formed with mi accuracy and skill that aim st any
amateur would he pleased to emulate. There are
not many choruses that would have cared to attempt
the Inflammatus from Rossini's Stabnt Mater, and
yet these pupils attempted it, and sang it most cred
itable.
But the public fan more rendi'y understand how
ttiey may lie taught to iug well than how they may
he taught to perform instrumental pieces so skil
fnili. This latter is a perpetual tmste.v. It looks
strange to see the fingers, without the aid of a ray
ot light, wandering over the keys w ith perfect ease
and g ace, never making a wrot g note, never omit
ting one that sin nil be math', ittid given the piece
an expression which jinuld have delighted the com
poser laid he been p'resi ni. It Is a mystery which
we cannot expound. Perhaps it is a men s that na
ture employs in cumpotis tion for as evil that site
hue inflcfetl These youths, nppe ir to have their
sight “at their lingers’ hurts.'’ aiid aycemplisli many
of the ends of . oeiug by their marvelously sensi
tive touch.
We cannot, at this late hour, moke even a brief
notice of each piece that was down on tlu: pro
gramme, and where all were so excellently (lone ii
would be invidious to make any distinction. The
piano and violin selections, the songs and choruses,
and tbe pieces by the hand were all admirably done.
There was no fault to find with and part of it. It
would have been a good concert under any circum
stance. and it was all the more, so when ihsssympa
thies of the people who heard it were ap; eaied to
by so many pairs of sightless eyes.
Dnrihg the evening some exercises in reading
raised print were given. Little Miss King read a
few lines selected a’ random from a magazine, and
read it rapidly and distinctly. Little Miss Mclnvale
was required to find a certain chapter and verse, in
one of Ihe four Gospels, which she did with an
alacrity that was astonishing.
Professor Williams, the Principal of the Academy,
and Professor Czttrda. the musical preceptor, ought
to feel gratifiied at the success of their entertain
ment and the hearty expre: sions of approval with
which it was received by the delighted audii nee.
These gentlemen occupy positions, which call for
the exercise of some of the finest qualities of hu
man nature. llovv well they 1111 their positions,
the patient, pleasant faces, the quiet and satisfied
demeanor, and the highly developed talents o' their
pupils abundantly testify. Their labor is a most ar
duous one. and requires 'lie exercise of Ihe greatest
amount of patience and steady perseveiaure. These
qualities they have—else their success would not
have been so great. May they live long to he a
blessing to an unfortunate class of people, to, hs it
were give sight to the blind, or l'ather to shed
light upon the young “souls which nature for some
mysterious purpose, Las walled up iu perpetual
tU rkue s.
Extract fHiom Proceedings 15. C. C.—
Mr. Gilson moved that the communication
from the Eire Wardens be received and ac
cepted, and that Mr. James G. Young be
added to the Hoard of Fire Wardens, and
that said board have full power to locate and
construct sueL wells or reservoirs as they
inav deem necessary.
Ai the suggestion of the Fire Wardens a
public mt eting of-the citizens of Darien is
called to meet on Wednesday, thelSth inst.,
at 2 oclock r. m., at the office of the Hoard
’ll County Commissioners.
jgft" Clms. Slovens, a colored man in the
employed’ Air. Daniel McDonald, was bitten
tiv a monster jat tie snake on the Stith of last
month, near Sapelo bridge, causing his
death in five hours.
Hotel Arrivals,
MAgxoma iiorsE, A. K. Chit. Proprietor.— Nn
der AiiHer, IJ S. kes, tin; C. L. Esb , Dubov; \V.
O. McCmnmou, Mt. Vernon; J. Resell, er, city; VV.
A. Harrison, Ilawkineville; \Y. K. Chute-. Atlanta;
C. II Sykes, Montgoiie r\ ; Capt. L. J. White, Do
boy; G. T. Lawrence, Mt. Vernon; Capt. Thomas,
John Mead, Christian, T. K. Wallace, Yacht Annie;
A. P. Rnodojh. Charleston; \V. A. RWnson,
Brunswick; E. (t. Pont.lit, Capt. \V. J. Dennis, Du
bov; Geo. Hillings, Conn; Samuel Reynolds, Savan
nah; Capt. W. 11. Harper, steamer Daisy; Win.
Miehtson, Mr. Meguionis, Doboy; R. Mitchell, Sa
vannah; R. 1 . Williams, R. T. Williams. Ilnzle
hurst; J. D. Keddin, do; R. F. Sawnin, T. R. Law
rance. Mongoineiy; John Furman, Philadelphia; A.
Rost nberry, Savanna! ; L. P. Jones, Ala ; Clias.
Thomas, 'Fernandina; P T. Froser. .Jacksonville,
Fla; Capt. Stcdweli, Ridge; Samuel Be’sr.iger; Sa
vannah; W. L. Geddins. Macon, Ga; C. Irluck, Sa
vannah: A- It, Brown. do; A. F. Collins. M. A B.
R. I?.: G. W. Phi- ips Macon. John A. I'liil ips, M &
I? R }<: Jas. A beat, Doboy; E. Vangllder, Peters
burg. N. J.; Jos. I’. Gilson, Doboy: John Omell,
Savannah; Chas. Scott, Ai lanta; Thus L. Wright,
sir. City Point; John W. Wall, city; L. E. B. De-
I. city; John A. I’liiliips, M. & B. R. R.; W. j
W. Folks, Philadelphia; L C. Jlass, Sapelo; C. L. j
Estes, Bangor, Air; Judge 11. B. Tompkins. A. P.
Adams, P. W. Meltliim, Co 1 . A. ft. Lamar. Edward
J. Thomas, Savannah; ai. L. Mershon, Brunswick.
DAHIKY TIMIIEK MARKET.
REPORTED BY A. W. CORKER.
AVERAGE. SCAB. SQUARE.
300 5 <& (i
4011 7 (ft IS I
500 0 \{(r. 10 :
(100 (i p:l j
700 8
800 9 P,U)% I
000 IWfaUH
10 0 12 (7b,l :j
fntdUgmcc,
PORT OF D.VRIEN, GEORGIA. 1
FOR THE WEEK ENTDINO JAIT. 7.
arrivals!
Jin. 3.—Schooner Matthew Kenney, Waiter, Sa
vam ah', to Hiltons A- Foster.
.Jan. 5 Sehooner Jas. A. Pott r, Ogitr. Savan
nah to Hiltons & Fost *r.
.Jan. 5 —scchooner J. B. Marshal, —, Savannah, to
Hiltons & Foster.
Jan. R.-Schooner Vangilder, Vangildtr, Savan
nah, Ki Hiltons A Foster.
CLEARANCES.
Dec. 31 —Bark Eliza McLaughlin, Hartlepool—A.
Dobell & Cos.
.Jan I.—Schooier Katie P. lamb, Webster, ,
liiltons A Foster.
Jan. I—Schooner Joseph Fish, Hnpper, Kenne
hunk—Hiltons A Foster.
Jan. 3. Gcorgietla, lord, Baltimore—Hiltons
Foster.
Jan. 4 Bark Hen rich Von Schroder, Hellel,
Yrangemouth—A. Dobell A Cos.
IN POUT.
Ship John Barbour.
Bark Recovery.
Bark O^mo.
Bark Aldebaran.
Brg Hermann Frederlch.
Schooner Ma.thew Kenney.
Schooner Jas. A. Potter.
Schooner.T. B. Marshall.
Schooner Vargilder.
§1 txv
JOHN HOLLAND,
TAILOR
DAT?JEN, GEORGIA,
\X7OULD respectfully rail the citizens attention
to the tact tint he can do anything in the
tailoring line. janfi-tf
NOTICK.
V •
I TN accordance with an order from his FxcellencJ'
’ James M. Nmith, Governor of Georgia, dated
December ,;jd, Ibl!. an e ection will ha held at the
office of Messrs. Eppicg. Bellas & Cos., for a Cap
lain and Second Lieutenant, Junior, of the Mclntosh
Light Dragoons, on the 13th dav of January, inst.,
W. C. CLARK,
j.’.11-l 1-t Lieut. Cotn’g Mclntosh Light Dragoons.
a 2':BRUHI7 _ ,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW AND SOLl'lldfe
IN EQUITY,
' • * ■ J
BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA.
W ii negotiate the purchase, sale or lease of Real
Estate. janflMf
CI IAS -GASS MAN,
MERCHANT TAILOR OF SAVANNAH,
will visit Darien in about two weeks when he will
be pleased to ta re all orders for wo k in his line.
He will remain a couple ot weeks and thereby
give everybody a chance to bring in'their orders,
jin!) ’* 2w
NOTICE.
r I"'IIE undesigned Laving had many years export
1 ence in the timber’biisinoss, offers his services
to, the Timber Merchant,- fhr tin-' reinspection. r>-
rrtwsorement, and the etc. of Tint
be for shipment.
Orders left at the store of Messrs. A. & IL Strain
will receive prompt attention.
Jauthtf GEO. W. K A KIES.
K M. A U.KX. Dsntist,
Cl HATEFUL to the citizens of Darien and vi-
J vicity for their patronage last season, proposes
to visit them again in a few weeks, of which due
notice will he given.
Marietta, Ga., December 22;1. 1871. jar.fit.i
PETITION FOR INCORPORATION.
STATU OF GEORGIA —Afcln
fosli < -ounty.
To the Honorable The Superior Court of said
Comity:
The petition of Charles Spalding. J. A. Atwood,
R. L Morris, Spalding Kenan, J. M. Mclntosh, X.
M. Aiken. A. W Corker, J. N. Winn, J. M. Iloiraes,
W. A. Wav, J. T. Clancy, J). M. Dunwoody, T. I’.
Pease, it. F. Clute, L. E. B. DeLorme, John Robson,
K. S. Barclay, A. S. Barnwell, W. W. C-urchitl, in
behalf of themselves amt their as-ociates, respect
fully shewilh that yottr petitioners desire a charter
incorporating them and their successors as a body
politic and corporation, under the corporate name of
"The Mclntosh County Savings and Loan Associa
tion,” with pow er by ibis name to sue and he suefr
<o have and to use a common seal, should they so
desire; ro hold such real estate or other property us
may he conveyed, or mortgaged, or pledged to said
Company: to adopt such a Constitution and By Laws
and Am •ndnieiits thereof, as they may deem advisa
ble and proper to carry out the objects of said Com
pany. ai it generally to enjoy all flit: rights incident
io corporations treated by the Contis of this Slate.
Your petitioners submit the following a specifica
tion of the objects of their Association and the par
ticular buslm ss they propose to carry on :
CONSTITUTION
Tiro object of the Company shall lie the accumula
tion of n fund by monthly subscript lon or savings of
the memders thereof, to aid them in their business
and the purchase, improvement, sale and leasing of
land, aird 1 fit' loaning of money to its members to
others upon mortgage of real or pledge of personal
property.
article 2.
The nnifiber of shares in the Company shall no* l a
less lira One Hundred (100) and the directors .nay,
at their discretion, increase the number to Five
Thousand (5,00 o) and said shares shad constitute,
the capital stock of said Company.
ARTICLE 3d,
Eacli subscriber io the stock of the Company shall
pay into the Treasury not less than 50 per month
on*each share he, she, or they may lioluntil One.
Hundred Dollars, its par value, have been paid up, -
and no stockholder shall he allowed to own. in htr *
or her right, noi e than One Hundred, or less than
One, share in said Company.
ART! II.K 4th.
'1 he officers of tlie Company shall he managed by
a Board of nin • Directors, elected by ballot IryThi
stockholders of the company, which election slial!
take piuceatßnc.lt time as-a inAjo;ity of the stock
holders Shalt determine for eacli year, and said Dr
rhetors shall coh'inue in office until their successor:
are chosen and qualified. '1 he Board of Directors
shall elecr Irorn their number a I’re-blent and Vice-
President. whoso duties shall be specified in the
By Laws of Ilia Company. A majority of said Direr
tors shall have power io act at aI! meetings, and fill
any vaeaeey that may occur in the Board. Each
tockli'lder shall vote in person or by proxy under
written power or attorney, and tie entitled to urn
vote for every slia'e lie, she. or they may have, hut
no steak shall lie voted which may be in arrears for
installments, fines or other dues, until sin'll arrears
are paid up io full. The election of the first Board
of Dir. etors shall he held within twenty days after
this charter is granted, notice of time and place of
said election being given in some paper in the city
ot Darien or Savannah.
•ARTICLE sth.
Tho Beard of Directors shall have full power to
employ all officers and agents that may he necessary
to transact the business of the Company and to fix
their compensation; to dismiss them, and to tak
bonds from persons so appointed for the faithful ex
ecution of their duties. i
ARTICLE firit.
Dividends shall lw declared, payable at such time"
as the Board of Directors may see tit, and when so
declared may be either paid over or applied to pay
men’s on s.ocli.
article 7th.
All obligations and evidences of indebtedness by
t tie Company shall he in writing and be signed by tho
President, Treasurer, and one member of the Fi
nance Committee, and scaled with the seal of the
Company
article Bth.
No member shall b" allow ed to w ilhdraw from the
Company during the continuance of the same exc”(.t
under such rules as sha.l be made aud provided thert
for in the By-Laws of the Company. The legal rep -
reecntative of a deceased member may continue his,
her. oi their roiat on in the Company, or may be set
tied with on the same terms as are prescribed for a
withdrawing member. Transfers and salts of the
shares in the Company may bo made upon such
terms and in such manner as shall be prescribed in
the By-Laws of the Company.
article lira.
The Bv-Laws of the Company shall he binding
upon all the members, and the Company shall havi
power too: fore the payment of all installments and
tlier dues to the Company from its members b.
such fines and iorfeitures as ihe Directors may from
time to time provide in their By-Laws.
article 10th.
This Constitution can only be altered or amended
at s regular meeting and by two-thirds of th ; entire
number of shares, and at least one month's notice or
the proposed alteration must be pnbli lv given. Or.
the alteration oil the Constitution stockholders mt;
vote by proxy.
Y'otir petitioners further s ate that the said Com
pany will do business and have its principal ofiiea
in the city of Darien, county and Ftate aforesaid:
and that your petitioners desire to he incorporated fir.
the term’of twenty cJO) years, with the privilege c*.
renewal at the expiration of that time.
W. ROBERT GIGNJLLIAT.
Ajtonioy fOi' Petitioners. 1
A true extra t from tire Minutes. This. Bth ii’
of December, 1874. ISAAC M. AIK FN.
decl2-tf Clerk S. V. Mcl. C
WANTED.
I WILL RENT OR LEASE A “SAW MILL'' AT
or near Darien. Ga. Parties having such property
to lease or rent will apply at
THIS OFFICE