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lb F. BELL. Tost Mantel
vIiiKonic Notlc«_!
• B :»r Communication of Muckaies Lodge
v ,‘ji9 F. A. M.. Americas, Oa., first and third
lnU " ,m JAS. FKICKER, W. M.
Agksct at Buena Vista.—J. L. C. Kerr,
r«i., lias consented to act as agent for
sntTEit Republican, at Ilnena Vista,
‘ be is authorized to receive and re-
, r ii t for subscriptions. Let those who
j,/ire to lake the paper call on him.
(j.)NK Wz-vr.—Mr. Jesse Jackson,
htttehee of the Grange Colton Ware-
bou-e. i« it for Texas yesterday.
t-uf An oi«l merchant, in the city for
many years, gravely informed ns that the
reason why times were so dull just
f ;h.:t the fanners are all buay in their
■i.m ground.
ItKATH.—Mrs. Morgan, wife of Mr.
Hardy Morgan, of Dooly eoonty, died at
i>.** residence of Capt. W. H. Morgan,
ibis city, on Monday night last. She
t id been in feeble health for seme time.
aayOnoof onr nice yonng men got
iis finger mashed in a very singular way
bo other night. A yonng lady stepped
i:. He says it didn't hurt much, but
ie can’t explain how the accident hap-
l* ni
Johnnie M. Hay, on tho Avenne,
is now prepared to furnish excellent
Mitoraw drinks. Call at his establish
meat au<l try his lemonade—it is superb.
Johnnie has just received a lot of Flori
i!n oranges and lemons.
Fixe Cioars.—Dr. W. J. Ileese ha*
oar thanks for a number of very superiof
ngars, selected from a large lot he has
jast received. If you will smoke, by all
means smoko good cigars, 6nch as can
always !»•* found nt the Doctor's Drug
38%. o.ir friend Jones has dipped
deep enough into mental philosophy to
have observed that many men will pa
tiently sit for hours waiting for an adver
sary to make a movo on a checker-board,
•al.o will ily into a passion if compelled
to wait ten minutes for their dinners.
fcJr Why don't the property-holders
f the lots of the burnt block, on the
with of Lunar street, go to work and
ct up handsome storehouses thereon ?
or Hie ule of dry goods, it is the best
•cation in the city. Now is the time
• rebuild, for there will be a great de
rail for business houses next fall.
rs»\. Mr. R. £. Bell gladdened the
enrts. and quenched the thirst, of the
Iuthlican oflice, yesterday afternoon,
ith his ice-cold cream soda-water, made
t his confectionery establishment. As
u devil quaffed his glass, he smacked
:s lips, rolled up his eyes, and exclaim-
1: "They’ll certainly find room in
chvcu for the man who made that!’’
Oi f_n for the Season.— The soda fount
a* the Drng Store of Dr, W. J. Reese
has commenced to pour forth its delight
ful beverage, ami will continue from day
to day until the close of the season. The
glasses sent to this oflice yesterday after
noon convinces us that the Doctor un
derstands how to prepare this delightful
drink. Ladies will find hia^tore a pleas-
»r.t place to stop at during the heat of
the day, and try a glass of cool soda
water.
the picnic.
The suu rose last Thursday morning
upon a dear sky, and give promise of
weather specially appropriate tfo the oo
casion which was folly realized in the af
ter hours of the day. "Old Prob*.” was
in a pleasant mood all day long, sent
sunshine in place of rain and zephyrs in
place of winds. In the ‘‘wee small hours
of the morning,” even before the crow
ing of the cock, Americas was busy pre
paring for an
early start.
Indeed, as early as 4 o’clock some were
already travelling towards the "murmur
ing waters of the Flint.” From that
hour until 8, vehicles of every descrip
tion in column and by single turnout
could be seen heading eastward to trav
erse the well beaten road to the bridge.
In some instances it was verified that
‘‘the first shall be last and the last shall
be first,” and in this case the shortest
transit was made by the swift. Your de
ponent occupied a split bottom chair in
a Studebaker wagon drawn by a pair of
dray mules grown old and staid
service of transportation, and they staid
as long on the road as any other team.
However, wo started early and arrived at
the bridge in advance of many others.
Bnt it did make us feel a little bad
after another of the young bloods of the
city in shining turnouts with flags upon
the beads of their horses, and lovely
maidens (bless their precious souls) by
their aides, would pass us by with scarce
ly a nod of recognition. We
ARRIVED AT TOE RRIDOE
at 9 a. u. and found quito a number from
Americus and Sumter county, already or
the ground, and a very few from Dooly,
and wtre very fearful that much thelarg-
attendance would be from our side of
e river. But very soon these fears
were all dissipated. Before 11 o’clock
the representation from Dooly vied even
with that from our side of the river.
There was also quite a delegation from
Macon and adjoining counties. The
number in attendance was variously
mated, from eight hundred to twenty-five
hundred. In our opinion the latter fig.
i are not too high. Very soon after
arrival we stole off from the crowd,
(of course they missed us) which
congregated in an exteuaive pine grove
u the Dooly side of the river, to take a
peep at
the bridge.
After a full survey of the massive
structure including the extensive trestle
near half a mile, we are fully prepared
pronounce it a monument to the en
terprise of tho people of Americus, and
a feather in the architectural cap of its
builders. May it stand the freshets of
the "murmuring Flint,” and all other
waves of opposition for all time.
WHY BUILT.
About tho hour of eleven Col. Cntts,
ir worthy Mayor, standing in the front
colonade of tho comfortable residence
erected for the bridge keeper, called the
vast assemblage to order and proceeded,
the name of Americas, to welcome the
people. He stated the motives tlmt ac
tuated Americus to build the bridge ; it
was a spirit of honorable competition for
the trade of Dooly and other counties be
yond the river. It was to remedy a de
fect in nature, if we may be allowed thus
to express the idea. It was to unite, by
spanning this line of division, a people
every other particular one people. He
invited the good people of Dooly to come
and visit ns, socially any way, and
commercially if they found it to their in
terest to. do so. In a word he represent
ed the bridge as a key to our commerce
and an invitation to partake of our hos
pitality. Finally he complimented our
section and the South, bespoke for ns a
bright future yet, if our people will link
industry and economy baud in hand as we
travel onward to a glorions future. At
the conclusion of Col. Cutts’ remarks
A Bad Habit.—Some of our young
a« n, and eren hoys, are in the habit of
»mokiug their pipes and cigars on the
*' e P 8 of the different churches on Sun-
Jay nights. It is a bad practice, and as
it is very impolite and calculated to
prejudice the ladies against you, we trust
>on will tako our advice and choose some
Qorc appropriate place to indulge the
habit; nut if you will smoke, by all
abandon your dirty pipes and
poor cigars.
Death of Peter W. Reddick.—We
r<-vrot to learo that this estimable gentle-
kuq departed this life at his residence
Webster county on the 29th of last month.
Be had been in feeble health for some
tune, and death found him prepared for
tue summons. Wo knew him intimately;
* ie an honest, high-toned Christian
peatiemau. whose loss is greatly felt and
d'-plored by the people of Webster conn-
, - v > who respected, honored and loved
kitn. A fitting tribute of respect to his
Memory will be found in another column.
StsDAV-ScHOOL Celebration.—The
committee appointed by the Methodist,
Baptist and Presbyterian Sunday-6chools,
l, » make arrangements for the annual
% festival, have divided to have abas-
het pic nic at Magnolia Dell, on Friday,
ike 14th of May. Our opinion is that
Tuesday the 11th would be a more suita-
le day, and certainly a more suitable
place can be aeleoted than the Dell. But
W6 ^**6 nothing to do with the ar-
fungement, we shall leave the matter al
together in the hands of the committee.
Summer is looking in at the door
-N°w get ready for business. Toss off
s, rplns clothing, straighten out your
lunacies and get your hair trimmed.
Overhaul your establishment, freshen
’ ,p yoor ®tock in trade, and tear down
10 Woat ber-prolection doors. Open the
Mutilators, throw open the windows-
i toe sweet sunshine of heaven
h reata iu * Pot on new paint, get cp
signs, let tho springs of your heart
bnl *l> op. and advertiM.
loudly called for, and he ascended
the stand amid considerable applause.
He stated that it was ndt his purpose to
make a speech, but simply to have a so
cial talk with the people. He compli
mented Americus and Snmter county,
and extolled Dooly; stated that she owed
less money, lived better, paid her debts
better, and was in a better condition
generally than any connty within his
knowledge. He then joined Col. Catta
in an invitation to her people to come
and visit as socially aDd commer
cially. Invited their young men to visit
yonng ladies; stated that if they
failed to be captured at home, their fate
would certainly be sealed by the very
inevitable results of irresistableness the
very moment they comein range ; point
ed with pride to several at his elbow os
specimens of the supply we keep. He
also promised to send our young men
over the river on like errands of con
quest And from the observations of a
silent looker on at that picnic Thursday,
shouldn’t wonder if some among ns
go without being sent. The remarks of
General Cook were well received and
after their conclusion
DINNER
was announced, which consisted of abonn-
tifnl spread. There was enough for all
and many trunks, boxes and baskets not
opened, We are sure that we never at
tended so large a gathering where din
ner was served with as little press and
confusion. An abundant supply of iced
lemonade was kept constantly on hand
free to all, during the day. This too,
was supplied through the personal
tions of
MAYOR CUTTS.
And right here we propose in the name
of Americus to tender him all honor for
his devotion to her people and their in
terest with the additional remark, which
we hope will be understood by all, that
whoever cuts at Cntts cats at Americas,
and whoever cuts at Americus cuts at
Cntts.
bridge there to drive doll care away in
the merry dance, regardless of what may
be the issues of to-morrow.
"Ah! ’tia well that the future is hid from
our sight,
we walk in the sunshine, nor dream of
the cloud.
That we cherish a flower and think not of
blight.
That we dance on the loom that may weave
us a shroud.”
They were still dancing when we left
for home, at 4 p. m.
conclusion.
The crowd began to disperse about
three o’clock and we suppose bnt few
were remaining at five. Taken all to
gether it was a very enjoyable occasion.
The best of humor prevailed, and the
day will long be remembered by the
peoplo on both sides of the river. The
Americus Colored Band was present and
discoursed some very good music at in
tervals during the day.
Bnt one incident worthy of note occur
red upon our passage home. A buggy
with a lady and* gentleman ns occupants,
drawn byj a pair of spirited bays, came
swiftly up the road behind us. They
passed us like a shot. We only had time
to recognize the lady and notice that she
was handling the ribbons. May she pass
all obstacles in life’s way with as little
trouble, as she passed ns, and reach her
home at last with as much safety. R.
The Sabbath.—Last 8uuday was a
lovely day, and was appreciated by onr
people. The chnrchea that were open for
service were largely attended. At the
Methodist Chnrch the pastor, Rev. T. T.
Christian, delivered an interesting dis
course. After which he received nine
persons into full membership o£ the
church, aud baptized seven.
The Baptist pnlpit was filled in the
forenoon by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Camp
bell. At night Rev. Dr. Cooper preached
a short discourse preparatory to the ad
ministration of the ordinance of baptism
applicants. AmoDg them were
two interesting little girls of the same
name and age, but of different parents.
They professed religion at the same time,
and both went down into the pool togeth-
The scene was an interesting one tc
those who witnessed it
The services at the Episcopal Chnrch
both moruiug and afternoon, were con
ducted by the pastor. Rev. Mr. Hallam.
E. G. Simmons, Esq.—This gentleman,
who has been practicing law for sev
eral years past in the town of Thomas-
, has concluded to make Ameri-
his future home. Hb leaves Thom-
aston for no other reason than to seek a
more extended field to practice his pro
fession. Those who know Mr. S. speak
of him as a moral, upright gentlemaD,
courteous and polite in his intercourse
with tho people. At present he is attend
ing the Superior Court now in session at
Thomaston, and will be in Americus
about the 15th of the present month to
remain. We welcome him to our city.
The following notice of Mr. Simmons we
find in a late number of tho Atlanta
Herald ;
Personal.—We had the pleasure of
seeing Mr. E. G. Simmons on yesterday,
on his passage through this city to Au
gusta, whither he goes to attend an im
portant case in which he is engaged. Mr.
Simmons has been a long time a citizen
of Thomaston, and his practice has been
very extensive in the Flint Circuit. Re-
oantly he lias removed to Americus to
follow the profession he has so success
fully adorned in his old home.
RIFFLES.
Another colored fire company lias been
organized.
Occasionally a wagon load of the fleecy
6tap!o rolls into town.
"I’ll oome to thee when daylight sets,”
as the lamplighter said to the lamp.
The favorite oath in Brooklyn and
New York is "by jiminey-Beecher!”
Rumor has it that large crinoline is to
be worn soon. That's right, Summer is
Personal.—We bail a pleasant inter
view with Hon. D. B. Harrell, of Web
ster, in our sanctum last Wednesday, and
pleased to learn from him that the
crops in that county are doing well,
though a little backward. He also in-
foimed us that enough corn was made in
Webster last year to answer the demands
of the people, and that a larger amount
has been planted this year than last.—
This is truly gratifying.
We are always pleased to see the Judge,
and hope that he will give ns a call when
ever he visits the city.
Spelling books, pocket dictionaries
and note books, at the
Southern Book Store.
Sumter Light Guards.—At an elec
tion held at their Armory Saturday night
the Guards elected the following officers:
John F. Pickett, Captain.
T, M. Eden, 1st Lieutenant.
Allen Fort, 2d Lieutenant.
John C. Joiner, 3d Lieutenant.
W. O. Felder, O. Sergeant.
L. S. Tower, 2d Sergeant.
J. C. Bell, 3d Sergeant.
J. E. Bivins, 4th Sergeant.
R. M. Stewart, Ensign.
C. W. Lamar, 1st Corporal.
T. A. Hawkes, 2d Corporal.
H. C. Pickett, 3d Corporal.
H. J. Williams, 4»h Corporal.
C. S. Cutts, Sec’y and Treas.
J. B. Hinkle. 8urgeon.
Thanks.—We are under obligation
to Captain John A. Cobb, one of the
Vioe Presidents of the State Agricultural
Society, for a copy of the proceedings
of the Spring meeting of the Georgia
State Agricultural Society held at Tliom-
asville, in February last. The pamph
let contains many interesting addresses
various subjects. Among them is
from Prof. Broun, of the State Uni
versity, on "The Moon not an Agent,
but simply a Witness.” We wish we
had room to give this address a place in
our columns, bnt its lengtR precludes ns
from so doing.
Y S rk Saturday Night,
KanilSlSjMhif Port, Ohimnay Corner,
Sotrnros Book Store.
AFTER E INNER
was over every one betook himself to
that which pleased him best. Some went
angling after the piscatorial fruits of the
river and creek hard by. Others pad-
died their own canoe over the "classic
waters of the.Flint," whilejother* again,
in conples of two, sought shady spots
beneath some friendly tree and there
"looked love to eyes that spake again,”
while others still looked love to eyes that
looked not back again, while there were
still some others who hied away to the .
The Coming Issue.—The next issue—
No. 10—-of the Sunny South will oontain
a fine engraving of John Yonng Brown,
the Demosthenes of Kentucky, and a
striking, life size portrait of John Mitch
ell, the Irish Patriot, with a brilliant
sketch of his life, by Hon. O. A. Loch-
rane, of Georgia. Also, three fascinating
stories, many brilliant poems and essays,
sparkling editorials In the different de
partments, and all the current news, the
atrical. fashion notes, notices of new
books, new music, distinguished persons,
etc. Secnre a copy. J. H. Seals,
Editor and Proprietor.
Will Too Sold Olxoap
AN ELEGANT LOT OV
Fine Light Colored Cawimere
PAJVXS.
Just received at
N. EMANUEL’S.
Croquet is at discount. Gentlemen of
leisure now engage in "quoit pitching”
for amusement
The Czar of Russia has the toothache,
like the rest of us, and he uses almost
the same "cuss words.”
A Connecticut editor says : "As for us,
we still cling to telegraph poles.” Why
not try lamp pests for a while ?
Two things in this world that should
not be trifled with—a woman’s opinion
and the business end of a wasp.
The price of strawberries declined
rapidly since our last issue. They are
now plentiful at 15 cents per quart.
It is a mooted question which will lay
a mao in the arms of Morpheas first—
chloroform or ether. Onr devil says
either.
Though Philadelphia has 10,000 Jews
in her midst, she has only ou
prisons, and that one for a trivial of
fense.
We heard a three year-old Lamar st
urchin refuse to drink a glass of soda wa
ter Saturday, becanse, he raid, ‘ it ’pit ii
his face.”
Our merchants received a great deal of
euoouragement from the good people of
Dooly on Thursday. Work, gentlemen,
for it will win.
Our devil is considered a precocious
yonth, a promising heir presumptive.
Even his poorest sayings are considered
Nick witty.
Mrs Oates, our charming American
opera kouffer, Las quarrelled with her
husband, Tracy Titus, aud has become
wild oats again.
When a Detroiter was asked the other
day by a traveller if he had ever been
Brooklyn he hastened to reply : "Do I
look like one of that sort of men, sir ?”
America has a Cardinal now, and on-
or is rifo that the Popo will soon take
up his abode with us. If so, how long
before comes the dash between Chnrch
and State ? *
The most ecouomical Americus moth-
■ that wo know of provides her boys
t the Sabbath with napkins to kneel
upon, during family prayer, to prevent
them soiling their Sunday pants.
We noticed on Sabbath that most of
ir young gentlemen have invested in
white vests. Be careful, ooys, on San-
day nights—hair oil i3 a hard thing to
eradicate from those snowy textures.
We saw a man jump ten feet at the
sight of a dead snako iu his path, at the
picnic on the 29th. This is about the
nearest approach to intoxication we ob
served in that immense assemblage.
There is such a dearth of news at pres
ent that it is "nip end tuck” with tne
editors, to which they shall give the
most space—the weather or B-T. The
former is certainly tho most agreeable.
There are two girls iu Americus who
have exactly the same name, were born
s same day, professed religion the
day, joined the church the same
day, were baptised the same day, and are
no relation.
who was arrested the other day
asserted that he "was playing a star en
gagement,” in this ’ere town. Our po
licemen got it through his head that they
alone were entitled to wear "stars” in
this ’ere city.
Since the Council penned up onr fav
orite billy-goat the boys havo been at a
loss for a sportive chap. They tackled o
the Avenue, yesterday, but there
frolic in her, she meant fight
from the first squeak.
The ladies will 'please note that walk
ing dresses are made short enough to
escape the ground. Having this in view,
the city authorities have already per
fected arrangements to have the side
walks regularly swept.
This is the season of the year when
our Americus youth delight to sport a
rose bud in vest or coat button-hole—
always for the sake of the giver, whose
name generally commences with the let*
ter I; the recipient’s likewise.
The road leading to the river bridge,
barring the crossing at Atwood’s mill, is
excellent oondition. Joo. W.
promises to keep it so, just to "stop
these d—d newspaper men” harping
about bad roads. Success to you, John.
We think it is some time since we in
formed the public that we are prepared
to do the best, the neatest, etc. jobprint-
the United Statej, or Canada, to
say nothing of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Wo trust our readers will excase ns for
the oversight.
By the way, our polioemen put on airs
in their nice new clothes, they evidently
forget that they were nothing bnt citi
zens once.
I want to be a policeman'
And with the police stand,
With new clothes upon my back
And club within my hand.
Prof. Tice, of St. Louis, seems to be
an excellent weather-prophet. His pre
diction relative to numerous cyclones,
waterspouts and tornadoes during the
month of June has been verified, with
only this difference, Old Prob. commenc
ed his antics a month sooner than ex
pected.
Old Probabilities let the bottom fall
out Monday night; a regular "trash-
floater” cleaned the city and settled the
dust. Plenty of thunder and lightning,
accompanying the rain-storm, while pu
rifying the air, reminded ns of overcoats
lately thrown aside, and the good oaken
fires enjoyed daring the winter months.
We don’t understand why, in most
spelling B’s, an unabridged dictionary
is given to the best spellers. We cry ont,
in the interest of education, that it be
given to the one that needs it—the
successful wrestler with onr mother
tongue. We hope none of onr exchanges
will makeTnote of the above, and inform
oa that a woman’s tongue was, always
hard to wrestle with. Such little throats
are sometimes painfoL
THE CANTATA.
A GRAND SUCCESS.
A large and appreciative audience as
sembled at College Chapel on Monday
and Tacsdayjevenings last, to witness this
highly and entertaining performance,
which has elicited the admiration of and
inspired encomiums from all present.
To obtain a definite idea of the per
formances it is well to consider the ar
rangement of the play, viz:
A bdbd of mountain children are col
lected to spend the summer day in sing
ing, gathering flowers, and feasting
around their tablo spread beneath the
shadowy branches of the trees; they are
interrupted by the approach of a Beggar
Woman and her Children. A part of tL e
Children at first repulse her, offended at
having their joyous festival thus inter
rupted ; but ono of them, Laila, steps
forth, and with a mild rebuke to her
playmates for their unkindness, she wel
comes the poor Mother and Children,
and bids them make known their wants.
The other Children soon join with Laila
in speaking kindly to the poor wanderers,
and after they have told them their tale
of sorrow, they are invited to the feast
which the Children havo prepared, and
all together go out with a merry song to
where the table is spread.
Laila, who is the favorite of all, while
straying a little from the others to gather
wild flowers, becomes bewildered ii
woods, and harrying on to regain her
companions only bnriea herself deeper
and deeper in its dark recesses, until at
the opening of act second she is discov
ered sittibg, worn out with fatigne and
despair on a mossy log, in the gloomy
shadow of the forest.
Starting np soon, she cries, "I am lost!
I am lost!” etc., hurrying at intervals
this way and that, and peering into the
dark glades, if perchanTJe she may see,
in some direction an opening, or listen
ing for the voices of her playmates.
At last the thought occurs to her that
an angel might easily deliver her from
her unhappy dilemma, and as 6ke kneels
to ask tho deliverance, a little band of
fairies, led by their queen with noiseless
steps, and robes glittering with beauty,
glide into her presence.
Rising from her knees she beholds
them before her, and starts back in as
tonishment and new affright. Reassured,
however, by their loveliness of appear
ance, and supposing them to be the an
gels to whom she has been praying, she
begs them to restore her to her compan-
They tell her they are fairies, and
seek to tempt her, by rehearsing the
charms of their grotto, which is hard by,
to forget her friends and playmates, and
go with them to fairy-land. Failing in
this, they at last yield to her entreaties,
and with a merry chorus loud her away.
The Mountain Children soon miss
Laila, and all the afternoon they spend
fruitless search for her; and as night
approaches they collect in the grove
where they first assembled, and are ex
pressing their grief and terror at the loss
of Laila, when ehe is led in by the Fairies
aud their Queen, who steps forth aud
announces to the Children that they are
ones who disguised as wretched
Beggars, came iu the morning to prove
the generosity of their hearts, and tells
them never, iu future, to hesitate to give
to the needy, for virtue is sure to be re
warded. All unite in a joyous song, aud
Laila is crowned their Queen.
The characters were well selected and
admirably adapted to the parts respec
tively assigned. The stage presented a
beautiful appearance and was tastily dec*
orated without evidence of gorgeousness
and display,—it showed a single purpose
of appearing in accord and unison with
the scene it was intended to represent.
The presentation was splendid in appear
and absolutely enrapturing in effect.
The simplicity of childhood, innocence
and beauty of girls, blended with the
charms and grace of blooming woman
hood embodied a scene of female loveli-
indeed delighting to behold! Such
the scene in this instanco with care
ful training to render every part per
fectly and gracefully executed. Over
forty voices were continually joined
chorus with such evenness of
expression sod complete accord in time
to appear as a well trained quartet,
is believed that the expression could
be made without fear of contradiction
that nothing conld have been added to
the presentation without disadvantage
and that nothing could have been omitted
without detriment to the performance.
Miss M. C. Morgan is entitled to a large
share of the credit for the splendid suc
cess and creditable rendition of the Can
tata;—having gotten up and superintend
ed its management from its beginning,
with of course, very desirable and
worthy assistance from the principal
characters.
The cast was admirably constructed
and proficiently supplied ic all its de
partments, some eight or ten of our best
talents in the title roles.
Miss M. C. Morgan as Laila at <
established her reputation as a most
satile and fascinating member of the
Lyric art. In the first part of the first
act she seemed a little timid and nervous,
but quickly regained strength, and with
an execution of marked skill, both in
sweetness and force, drew forth the ap
probation and applause of tho house.
Miss Morgan’s rendition of "Home,
Sweet Home,” was elegant, and every
note was marked for smoothness and
sympathetic effect. Her excellent train
ing for this beautiful Operetta was de
cided conclusive.
Miss Birdie Little as Fairy Queen
showed to every advantage. Her voice
is of a melodious and sweet east, full of
tenderness and well calculated to carry
with it the sympathy of a refined andi-
enca
Miss Laura Johnson displayed a de
cided vividness and activity for dramatio
art, while her singing is full of harmony
and concord intermixed with a sweetness
of excellent quality.
A duet by Miss Anna Lon Hawkins
and Miss Ella Gnerry was superb and
highly appreciated* Miss Lon Hawkins
is an alto of a rich cast, and in this duet
gave a fair teat of her strength.
Miss Emma Bylander, a beautiful solo,
acquitted herself very creditably.
A solo by the Davenport sisters was
dearly sang, showing a decided aptness
for a high order of music.
The chorus consisted of about forty
well trained and finished voices; their ae-
nracy aud harmony of tone in addition
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lent care aud effort ou the part of Pro
fessor Schneider in his numerous re
kearrals to exhibit'a complete chorus was
plainly manifest, and we can proudly say
that its equal has no page in the history
of Americus lyric art.
Tho orchestra deserves more than
ordinary apace and our praise could not
overestimate onr high appreciation of
the best music we have had the pleas
ure to hear in many years. Each act
was introduced with an overture, taken
from the most classical compositions.such
Norma,” "Cecelia March” and
‘Laila overture,” written by Pro
fessor Schneider, would well compete
with the best compositions of European
artists.
Professor Schneider, the leader and
musical Professor of the College, has es
tablished, during the short time of liis
residence among ns, u most enviable
reputation as au artist of the highest or
der aud rarest ability, aud his skill os a
finished "classical” in his profession,
ranks him among the best in the coun
try, and it must be looked upon as n
source of the greatest gratification to
have such a gentleman among us, who
gives us evory facility to cultivate the
higher order of musical education.
Mr. James FrickerandMr. Sam Fogle,
tho former with the violin and the latter Mrs. R. T. Byrd, Miss N. Pattebson,
with tho flute, performed their parts * Miss L. Johnson, “ R. Brown,
- - - - - - - • " B. Walker, *
’. Holla w.
Miss Mollie Hawkins.
nORBOWING COMMITTEE.
SUNDAY SCHOOL. PIC NIC.
The committees from the MetLodiat,
Fresbyterian and Baptist Sunday schools,
appointed to arrange for the aunual May
Pic Nic, have agreed upon the following
programme:
1. The Time.—Friday, May 14th.
2. Place.—Magnolia Dell.
3. Character of Dinner.—After con-
saltation tho Committee havo decided
on a basket dinner—no table or general
consolidation of provisions, but it is ear
nestly recommended that all Sabbath
school teachers, see that scholars are
provided for. It is desired that tho din
ner be a perfectly social one, and every
ono is left free to act as their inclination
dictates. Dinner hour, 12:30, p. m.
4. The pnblio are cordially invited to
attend and
rring a basket with them.
5. It is specially requested that the
business houses of tho city close at 12
o’clock, so that all may devote the balance
of the evening to making the day a joy
ous one for our children.
Ct. The children and friends are privi
leged to repair to the Dell at will, and in
such manner as they may select, but let
all be present by 10 o’clock.
7. Committees.—The following Com
mittees have been appointed:
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The stage was well mounted with deco
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praise could not be showered upon the
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of the most critical audience in large
cities. Such efforts should always receive
entire support, ns it tends to improve
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taste.
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The various Committees are requested
to meet at once and make all necessary
preparations, so that evefything will be
ready for the day.
jspectfhfly inform
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furnish them at short notice. No
rsou should he without one on his lot.
Parties having pumps needing repairs, can
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JAMES A. REVIERE.
Science op Life.—Mr. G. M. Bowen,
agent lor this interesting work, is in the
city for the purpose of soliciting sub
scribers for the same. Prof. O. S. Fow
ler, the author of the work, baa devoted
his whole life to the study of physiology
and its moat practical applications, and
fully competent to treat this delicate
bnt important subject The book is a
real blessing to the public, and will be
regarded as such by all right-minded
persons who read it. Its great value is
attested by the rale of over G0.000 copies
already. We copy the following notice
of it from the Central Baptist, published
at St Lonis, Mo.:
There is scarcely a question concerning
the most serious duties of life, which is
not fully and satisfactorily answered in
this book. Sach a work has long been
needed, and will be found valuable to
every man and woman who has arrived
at years of discretion- It should be read
ipecially by the married, and by those
ho have the core of ebildren, and it will
carry happiness with it wherever it goes,
by diffusing knowledge on those subjects
concerning which it has, until now, been
almost impossible to obtain, reliable in
formation. The book is pare and eleva
n tone, and eloquent in its denuncia
tions of vice.
Magistrate’s Court.—On Saturday
te case of Silas Higdon, col’d, charged
with the murder of Jock Westbrook, col.
the £Gth nit, was brought before
Justice Pibbnry. The prisoner waived
trial and was oommitted to jail for bis
appearance at the October Term of Sam-
ter Superior Coart.
In the case of The State vs. Lazzarous
Gross, charged with assault and battery,
prisoner plead guilty, and was sentenced
to chain gang or six months in jail.
Mary Ann MoCrary, col’d, charged
with entering the hoase of a sable broth-
and stealing therefrom twenty-one
dollars in hard cash, was tried and oon-
ricte& She was sentenced to the chain-
gang or go to jail for foar months.
Jnst received the FINEST and LAR
GEST lot of CLOTHING in the city,
at N. Emanuel’s.
Baptist Female University.—The
Georgia Baptist Convention which met
at Milledgeville on the 20th nit., passed
a resolution to establish, some where in
the State, a large Female University, to
be endowed aud patronized by the Bap
tists of the State in a manner similar to
Mercer University. The following com
mits e was appointed to determine upon
the location of the University:
S. G. Hillyer, J. S. Lawton, W. J.
Lawton, W. H. Davis, I. R. Branbnm,
M. N.McCall, I. W. Duggan, E. W.
Warren, J. G. Ryalls, I. R. Gwaltney,
T. H. Willingham, W. B. Crawford, A.
R. Calloway, C. D. Campbell, J. M. Kit-
‘-in, to which, on motion, D. E. Butler
as added.
We hope the committee will recognize
the claims of Americas as among the
most suitable locations in every respect.
Americas is perhaps the healthiest city
in Georgia, and ia remarkable for a pnro
climate, the morality of its citizens and
the best of society. We therefore pres
ent its claims to tho committee as a suit
able place for the proposed Georgia Bap
tist Female College.
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Andrews, Mrs. B.B. Harington, Mrs. A.
Beacham.Mrs. H.S. Hitchcock, Mrs. M.
Clark, Dick Hooks, Jno. C.
Clark, E. G. Peid. Jno. (col)
Colson, Miss M. Pinkert, Mrs. A.
Deas, Mrs. L. Richards, Miss E.
Dinner, Miss D. Robinson. Mrs. A.
Fush, Mrs. O. (col) Sippine, W. M.
Williams, Mrs. J. 8.
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Mrs. G. W. Toole, Morgan, Go.
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Bob Kendrick, Pineviffe, Go.
Boae Jones, Marshal Iville, Ga.
Celia Howard, ooL, Albany, Go.
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One gallon non-explosive Kerosen
ickets—ten for • three dollars—for cash
only, at Dr.“Eldridge’a Drng Store.
CIGARS,
TOBACCO and PIPES.
T HE nnderaigned wishes to inform citizens
of Americus, and the public in general,
that he haaa large stock of fine cigars ou
hand of hit own
MANUFACTURE,
a hand an aaaortment of fine
CHEWING and SMOKING
tobaocq;
Also a -large assortment of pjpbs.
He offers the i
cheap prices^ a
Mr. Fricker is the agent for Marvin’s
Firo and Bnrglar proof safes, and wil
Deliver them at Manufacturers Prices