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THE HA Hi EX GAZETTE.
RICHARD W. GRUB!], Ed’lr. & Frop’r.
.1 NX CAL S L 'BSL'II // ’ TIOX $2.50.
PARIEN, - - GEORGIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 28th, 1875
CANDIDATES.
A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial recently had an inter
view with Mr. David A. W ells on the
subject of the next Presidency, in
tho course of which Air. "Wells ex
pressed the opinion that at present
ths probable Democratic candidates
are Air. Tilden, Mr. Thurman and
Air. Bayard. This list is perhaps
correct as far as it goes. But to
make it complete, Mr. Hendricks
and Mr. Allen should be added, and
perchance Mr. Pendleton.
We are of the opinion, however,
remarks the New York Sun, that
these four Western candidates will
prove just about strong enough to
defeat each other, and therefore that
the next Democratic nominee will
be an Eastern man. In such a con
tingency who are so likely to enter
the field as competitors as Samuel
,T. Tilden and Thomas F. Bayard V
Each has his strong points. Bayard
is young, vigorous, fearless, honest,
and progressive. Though he springs
from an aristocratic stock, he is a
Democrat in the genuine sense of
the term; and though he is by birth
a pro-slavery Bourbon, ho accepts
the constitutional amendments in
good faith, and of late his speeches
and actions have done very much to
make the Liberals friendly toward
him. He lives in a small state
which can cast only three votes in
the National Convention; but dwell
ing in a large one full of ambitious
leaders and warring factions some
time hinders rather than helps a
candidate as Governor Seward
found to his cost at Chicago in 1860.
Governor Tilden’s great strength
will consist in his open and vigor
ous onslaught upon the rings which
have so long partially ruled an un
sparingly plundered this State. His
sagacity, courage, and success in this
contest have already won for him a
national reputation. If he is able to
check this Legislature and the next,
in their > tendencies toward imma
ture, or worthless, or venal meas
ures, and if lie wisely and firmly ex
ercises the new powers lodged in his
hands concerning removals from of
fice, he will undoubtedly stand forth
a year hence as a very formidable
candidate for the Democratic nomi
nation.
But Senator Bayard and Gov. Til
den and their supporters must re
member that another Bing smasher
is begining to fill a large space in
the public eye. We refer, of course,
to Gen. Bristow, the new Secretary
of the Treasury. If ho and Tilden
should get up a sharp competition
in Ring-crushing during the coming
twelve months, and each should then
be presented by his party as its
Presidential candidate, ihe contest
between two such leaders would be
worthy of the Centennial of National
Independence.
Mecklenburg. —All doubts about
the authenticity of the Mecklen
burg declaration of independence
anterior to the American general
revolution may be dismissed. Mr.
Bancroft wrote in 1818 to Govern
or Swain, of North Carolina, that
he had found a copy of the Meck
lenburg Declaration of Indepen
dence in the British State paper of
fice, and says the first account of
“the extraordinary resolve by the
people of Charlotte Town, Mecklen
burg county,” was sent over to
England by Sir James Wright, then
Governor of Georgia, in a letter of
the 29th of June, 1775. The news
paper thus transmitted is still pre
served.
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trip- A Philadelphia special says
there is nothing certain in the pres
ent condition of Pennsylvania poli
tics, beyond the fact that Governer
Hartranft will be nominated by the
Republican State Convention at
Lancaster on Wednesday for a sec
ond term. Senator Strange will
probably be nominated for State
Treasurer.
A Scranton, Pa., telegram of
May 24, says the drenching rain
subdued the forest fires in that sec
tion, saving a half dozen towns.
AFFAIRS IN GEORGIA.
The Savannah editors have been
eating this year’s watermelons. We
guess they hailed from Florida.
The Thomasville Fair was a grand
success we are glad to learn.
The dedication of the Ladies'
Monument of the Confederate dead
took place in Savannah, on Monday.
Hon. Julian Hartridgc delivered an
I address.
Parson Felton, it is hinted, will
be the independent candidate for
Governor next year. Yes, and it is
hinted and known that the Parson
will he heat and that badly.
Judge Hook, of Augusta, celebra
ted his silver wedding last night in
that city. It is said to have been
a grand affair.
The whole population of Craw
ford, it is said, turn out to see a
clyoken tight.
A negro murderer in Atlanta is
starving himself to death—trying to
cheat the gallows.
Rev. R. IF. Lucky, of Thomas
county, is dead.
Tho requisite amount—two hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars —
has been subscribed to the Atlanta
Cotton Factory.
Among the conspicuous names for
the Centennial observances on the
Ith of July, 1676, are Congressman
Lamar of Mississippi, as one of the
orators, and General Jos. E. John
ston as Master of Ceremonies.
Pendleton, of the Valdosta Times,
is now devoting his time and talent
to writing his trip to the Okefeeno
kee. We don’t think Charlie wants
to go on another trip like that, for
some time to come.
Dr. R. B. Harris is now editor of
the Jesnp Georgian.
Hawkinsville is soon to have
another fire-proof warehouse.
The body of Mr. M. Harrison, of
Hawkinsville, who took passage on
the ill-fated Schiller, has been found
and forwarded to New York.
General Wm. Mcßae has declined
the appointment of Superintendent
of the Georgia Railroad. He pre
fers remaining as superintendent of
the State Road. Any road is lucky
to have the General in charge of it.
There was a small attendance at
the late meeting of the Press Asso
ciation at Athens.
It is said that tho war on bar
rooms will be carried into tho large
cities.
Americas has been spelling a few
words.
Grant, who was appoinred Recei
ver of the Richmond and Air-Line
Road by Judge Hopkins, of Fulton
Superior Court, was confirmed in
possession of the road by Justice
Bradley.
John Bard, who stabbed Spencer
in Atlanta, has been found guilty of
“assault.” He will appeal to the
Supreme Court.
A negro man by the name of Jno.
Page, tried to burn up a white wo
man the other night at Yamacraw.
He saturated her bed with kerosene
and set fire to it while she was
aslec-p. He is in jail awaiting a fi
nal hearing.
Atlanta special of the 23d to the
Savannah News says “In the case of
Branch versus the State of Georgia,
petition for an injunction to re
strain the Receiver appointed by
Smith from selling the
Macon and Brunswick Railroad,
brought in the Circuit Court now
holding in this city. Justice Bradley
held that the State of Georgia, be
ing a mortgagee in possession,
could not be disturbed, and had the
right to sell the road under the
statute, for its benefit.
However incredible the following
may sound, we have it from a relia
ble source that Judge J. M. Mattox,
Ordinary of Charlton county, re
cently cut a stick of timber on Span
ish creek, in that county, which he
hauled to the St. Marys River, —it
required ten mules and sixteen ox
en to haul it, —measuring eighty
six feet in length and 3G by 3(1 inch
es in diameter v containing therefore
9,280 feet. It was measured by
Capt. R. Hatcher, a sworn surveyor
of Charlton county, and was sold at
only about S2O per thousand feet.
We believe this is the largest piece
of timber which lias ever been
brought to market in this section of
the country.— JJruntncid’ Appeal.
For the Darien Gazette.]
'‘WHY NOT?"
‘Oh ! grasp the fleeting joys of Jife,
L>riuk, t ing and love: and fly the shan© !
The moment only is our own;
The fairest garland soon must fade.”
Why not? Life is short and fleet
ing. Condensed milk is good; con
densed thought is better, but con
densed joys are best. Why not eat,
drink, lev ■ aid nr u y o-day ? WI y
not be social and select, a mutual
friernl ? Why take any thought for
the morrow ? Why not give the
/7.s* of inspiration to every pretty la
dy we tncct? Yes, why not? lam
interested to know. Why not wear
fine clothes and treat everybody?
Why not sport a gc.ld watch and
diamonds in profusion ? Why not
love wine, women, and song ? Why
not take a house on Brooklyn
Heights and look down on the rest
of tho world ? Why not live to-day
for to-morrow we die? Why not
let long bills run a long time ?
Why not call your wife honey ?
Why not make beds of roses ?
Ja-Cob.
JSP@“The N. Y. Star states that ex-
Senator James W. Nye, of Nevada,
G at present confined in Sanford
H ill, a private lunatic asylum on
Long Island. He is not allowed to
be seen excepting bt his once most
particular and intimate friends. It
is a request made by them that pub
lic cariosity shall not be gratified
by any exhibition of this fallen
greatness. He is very violent at
times, and constantly has with him
a special attendant. He passes
most of Ins time in sleeping or talk
ing to himself in a disconsolate
monotone, meaningless and mad.
He is never completely himself, but
is subject to hallucinations, which
speedily pass away and give way to
others equally quiet. He attempts
to read and write occasionally, but
with no great success His mental
faculties do not seem to be dimmed
by any temporary lunacy, but have
actually completely given way, pro
bably never to return again.
—-ft*.
J9©“A special to the Savannah
News from Jacksonville, dated the
21st instant, says that the Indians
who were on their way to St. Au
gustine, from the reservations in the
AV est, arrived in Jacksonville this
morning. When the- train upon
which the red men had taken pas
sage was near Houston, Grey Beard
head chief of the Cheyennes, leaped
from the window of a car, while
the train was running at the rate of
thirty-five miles an hour. The loco
motive was backed a mile and Grey
Beard was killed by a scargcnt while
endeavoring to make his escape.
He was a desperate character, and
was greatly, feared by the members
of his tribe, and those who were on
the train seemed to be greatly re
lieved by his death. His body was
left at Baldwin for interment.
K&* Mrs. Abraham Lincon was
taken resently to a private insane
asylum at Bartavia, Illinois. Previ
ous to her removal fifty-seven thous
and dollars in goverment bonds,
which she had secreted on her per
son, were secured by her friends for
safe keeping.
—— <*►-
death of Gencr;il Breck
inridge leaves but four gentlemen
living who have been elected to the
second highest office in the United
States. They arc Hannibal Hamlin,
Andrew Johnson, Schuyler Colfax
and Wilson.
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ssg“Ex-Senator Jesse D. Bright,
of Indiana, died in Baltimore on the
21st instant.
JSST'A young lady while out walk
ing heard for the first time her mo
tlier'tj intention to marry again, and
she was obliged to sit right down
and cry aboil t it. She could not go
a step-farther.
father who does not pun
ish his child for insolent language,
addressed either to himself or the
child’s mother is raising a boy who
fifteen years lienee, will chew smoke,
and swear and speak of his mother
as “that old female nuisance, and of
his father as “that dashed old bald
lieaded-son-of-a-three-legged-stool.”
—C. J.
feys"Onee in a while we find a
man who prefers a city weekly to a
home paper because “it’s got more
readin’ in it.” He is the same chap
who always buys the largest pair of
boots in the box, because they cost
no more than a smaller pair which
tit him best.
THE TIMBER BUSINESS.
llxpert Lumber Trsirto of iltc Southern
Slates.
It is unfortunate that every state
ment refering to tlie extent of tim
ber produce in this country must ot
necessity be more or less conjectural.
The work of surveying in many dis
tricks has been so incomplete and
clearings are effected with such rap
pidity by tire as well as by the axe,
- that we find men who have paid
| special attention to the subject ar
riving’at conclusions presenting the
widest divergencies. Hence it is
that we have writers setting down
the total quantity of pine in the
South at figures ranging from five
up to twelve billion cubic feet. Such
calculations are two hazardous and
shadowy to form a ground for argu
ment, and we prefer therefore to ac
cept what appears more substantial
and certainly more capable of proof,
namely, that there are about ten
million acres of pine bearing lands
in the Southern States. Such an
area, if intelligently worked, and if
conveniently intersected by rail-'
roads where lio water-ways exist,
would of itself yield a splendid re
serve of produce for export, which
never should be allowed to seriously
diminish. The climate in general
throughout the South is more fa
vorable to the quick growth of tim
ber than that of the North, and
hence, if the work of replanting
should proceed at the same rate as
the felling, there is no reason why
this sort of wealth should not lie as
permanent as any other agricultur
al crop raised in that fertile land.
The pine forests of the South are,
we regret to learn, devastated by a
process similar to the one prevail
ing in Russia, where trees are ig
norantly bled to death for the sake
of the turpentine which they yield.
It is alleged that at least one-tenth
of the pine trees are thus annually
destroyed. Unless some sound
principles of forestry be speedily
adopted the perverse system now in
vogue will end by transforming the
lumber trade of the Southern States
from one of exportation to one of
importation. It will bo observed
that we have confined our remarks
to one description of produce, not
because we undervalue the other
woods grown in those States, but
that wo believe pine lumber will
prove the most saleable in foreign
markets.
The forest lands of tlio South are
owned principally by two classes of
men. One comprise the original
proprietors who were settled before
the rebellion, and the other is com
posed of Northern capitalists who
have -purchased estates since the
war. Both have this in common,
that they seek to convert this prop
erty in timber into money with the
greatest posible dispatch —the for
mer to repair their shattered for
tunes, and the latter to secure a re
turn from their invested capital.
Their combined efforts have brought
ruin upon many of themselves, have
disturbed the regular course of bus
iness in numerous foreign markets,
and have reduced the local trade to
a state of great depression. The
evils of over production and the
folly of attempting to force com
merce prematurely were never more
strikingly illustrated than in the
case of those speculators who last
year forwarded cargo after cargo
East and South without the slight
est reference to the ordinary con
sumption or to the stocks already
stored at the ports thus rashly inva
ded. The consequences were soon
apparent. In England the price of
pitch pine in the public quotations
fell from fifty emits per cubic foot to
thirty-four cents. But many cargoes
were privately sold at a much lower
rate, while a considerable number
were put up for sale without re
serve, mid were bought for amounts
that did not even cover the frieghts
and other incidental expenses, thus
leaving the shipper without the
smallest return for his produce. In
South America the results were still
more disastrous, for we are inform
ed that many cargoes sent there
have not been sold at all. The ex
perience thus rudely acquired may
have been bitter, but it is already
bearing fruit.
A marked diminution in the
amount of production is observable,
and they must be sanguine indeed
who will incur risks of speculative
shipments for some time to come.
The reaction is not limited to the
Southern ports. It lias been ex
tended to Sweden and Norway, and
as a consequence supplies from all
quarters are reaching England very
slowly, The present high stocks
held there being once reduced,
prices will speedily rebound to their
former standard. The true policy
for the owners of lumber lands in
the Southern States to pursue is an
expectant one; if they will confine
their production within moderate
limits for a few years there is, ac
cording to all present appearances,
a rich harvest in store for them. In
stead of being compelled to solicit
the attentions of an unwilling buy
ers their produce will be sought af
ter, and when Southern pine be
comes indispensable to the Europe
an markets there will be ample cap
ital forthcoming to work the for
ests succesfullv. In the meanwhile
the first step which lumber mer
chants on this shou’d adopt in or
cl i' to remove as much as possible
all speculative elements from their
dealings is to appoint agents abroad
who shall not only keep them ac
quainted with the requirements of
the various markets, lui also
procure positive orders for goods
before they are shipped hence. With
the postal and telegraphic facilities
of the present day, all difficulties in
this direction may be said that the
most urgent want of the South is
capital, and that in order to pro-,
cure it such resources as are at
hand must be disposed of. This is
very true, but it would lie extreme
ly foolish not only throw those rc
cources away, but to incur expense
in doing so; and this is precisely
what has been done, as the history
of the lumber trade for the past
year amply demons! rates,
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
TO TAKE EFFECT MAY 7TH, 1875
INLAND ROUTE FOR FLORIDA
The elegant side-wheel stcamev
IXXI K SI AKIS K .
Captain P. LaIIOSE.
3 EAVES SAVANNAH EvEEY FRIDAY MORN
-5 J jug at nine o'clock, for Doboy. DARIEN,
Brunswick and St. Mary’s, Georgia, Fernandina,
Jacksonville, Palatka and all intermediate land ;
ings on the St. John’s River, Florida, connec
ting at Palatka with steamers for Enterprise, Mel
ouviUe and landings on the Upper St. John’s 'and
Oclawaha Rivers; and at Darien with the
STEAMER CLYDE
for Dublin, Hawkinsvilie and all landings on the
Altamaha, Oemulgee and Oconee Rivers.
fleg- Freight consigned to the above named
steamer must be prepaid.
Returning, arrive in Savannah Tuesday.
Rates as low as any other line.
A. L. RICHARDSqtf, General Agent,
sep 19-ly ®Padieford’s Wharf.
Lost.
riUKEN FROM J. HOLLANDS TAILOR SHOP,
K April 17th, one Grey Uniform of the Mclntosh
Light Dragoons. A Reward of't’KX HOM.AKS
will be given for its delivery at the Timber Ga
zette office, or any authentic information by which
the same can be recovered. Any one delivering
the said Uniform, will receive the above reward,
and no questions will be asked.
April -28th, 1855. mayl-3t
Notice.
I.VE HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT ALL AC
> * counts against the Steam tugs, Ajax,
and I. It. Staples must be presented at this office
on or before the sth day of the month following
that in which the bills were contracted, or pay
ment will he debareth
apr2l-tf JAMES If. CLARKE & CO
Lost.
4 DRAFT DRAWN MARCH 29TH, 1&75. AT CO
• days by J. Overstreet on Young & Laugdon;
Darien. Ga.. and accepted by them, in favor of L.
Eekman. Suitable r ward will be paid if returned
to L. Eekman, Darien, Ga, Payment has been
stopped. iniyl-tf
Notice ! !
ffitoM and After this date, all wheel
writfht or Blacksmith work, left at my Shop,
r if not called for within TEN DAYS after repaired,
will be sold to cover expenses. Also work done
on Jewelry, Ac. Wm. McW. YOUNG
Darien, May 19th, 1675. may‘2l-lm
NEW BAKERY !
Jno. M. Fisher
HAS COMMENCED BAKING, and can now
serve the citizens of Darien, and surround
ing country with anything in bis line of busi
ness. Give me a call.
JNO. M. FISHER,
jan’23tf . Darien, Ga.
The Savannah Advertiser
PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY, AT
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
GFO. N. NICHOLS, F. W. SIMS,
Publisher. Manager.
The Advertiser is a live comprehensive news
paper, publishing the latest News and Market Re
ports from all parts of the country, particular
attention being given to Savannah's Local and
Commercial affairs.
IN POLITICS
The Advertiser will be abold and fearless expo
nent of the Democratic Conservative Creed.
TO ADVERTISERS
Unexcelled advantages are offered, our large and
increasing circulation rendering the Advertiser
a valuable advertising medium.
TERMS BY MAIL,
Postage Pre paid By Publisher “t&S;
Daily, 1 year , $8 00
“ fi months 4 00
“ 3 “ * 2 00
Weekly, 1 year 1 75
6 months 100
OLA IN’S HOTEL,
Brunswick, Ca.,
->VIM.I vn S. lII.VIN, - - Proprietor.
Many additions have been hade in
this house since I took charge, and 1 take
pleasure in saying to the public that lirst-class ac
commodations can be had at lllain’s Hotel, for
merly|the Ocean House. My tables are always sup
plied vs ith the best the markets can afford.
WM. S. BLAIN, Proprietor.
BrunswicK, Ga., March 10th.
RULE TO ESTABLISH LOST
DEED.
Evelin G. Blount, ) Mclntosh Superior Court,
vs, ! Dec. Adj’dTerm, 1874,
R. Carnaghan. )
IT APPEARING to the Court by the return of
the Sheriff in the above stated case, that the
defendant does not reside in the State, and on
motion of Walter A. Way,* Plaintiff’s Attorney, it
is ordered that service, of the within be perfect
ed by publication in the Darien Gazette, once a
month for four months.
HENRY B. TOMPKINS,
Judge S. C., E. J. C. Georgia.
January Bth, 1875.
A true extract from the minutes.
ISAAC M. AIKEN,
r.ui*o-lamlm Clerk J. O. Md County.
A. & R STRAIN,
GENERAL MERCHANTS AND
SHIP CIIAXDLERg,
Corner Broad and Scriven Streets
DARIEN, GEORGIA.
The attention of tlic citizens of Darien
and vicinity are respectfully called to
their large and selected stock of Spring
and Summer goods, consisting of K
Dry Goode,
PITTS, CAPS;
BOOTS, SHOES,
SADDLERY,
PAINTS; OIL,
GLASS; PUTTY;
Drugs and Medicine,
i iiiirmwAruu,
CUTLERY,
FA XCY A R HOLES, PERFUMER F;
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Rooks and Stationary,
CLOCKSi
CROCKERY, EARTHEN, GLASS
AND QUEENSWARE
Wood
Till,
Willow and
Hardware,
i
Groceries
—AND—
PROVISION S .
Farming Utinsels,
Stoves and Stove Pipes,
FLOUR, CORN, OATS AND HAY.
LIME, iSALT, OAKUM
and SHINGLES.
Buggy, Wagon and Cart
MATERIAIjS,
Particular attention given to the
SUPPLY OF VESSELS. Cap
tains of Vessels are especially invi
ted to examine our stock of
SHIP CHANDLERY.
Careful attention given to the outfit
of
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SEAMEKT.
With our unusual facilities fur conduct
ing business at a nominrtl Cip&fise, we are
enabled to compete with *t±y market
South.
Returning out thanks for your liberal patron
age in the past. we hope, by close application to
business, and polite attention to or patrons, to
merit a continuance of your favots.
Goods delivered in the City and cm the Ridge
FREE OF CHAKUE.
A. & It. STRAIN,
niar2otf Darien, Ga.