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TUI NOBTHEAST GEORGIAN.
1,0CAL. NE^
THE PEOPLE’S TICKET,
K DEMOCRATIC SIOJ11SEBS.
For Ordinary*
110N ASA M. JACKSON.
For Sheriff,
JOSIAH A. BROWNING, Esq.
For Tax Receiver,
LIEUTENANT DAVID E. SIMS.
For Tax Collector,
CAPTAIN J. E. RITCH.
For County Treasurer,
S. C. REESE, Esq.
For Coroner,
COL. ISAAC WILKERSON.
For County Surveyor.
c. k. lumpkTn.
T/Aflr Sai urdax was decidedly the
coldest day on record since the long-to-
ta-iemenitarcd Cold Saturday.
Locals.—Our friends will always
confer a favor on us by reporting at
our office any thing at local importance.
Notice.—Persons interested would
do well to read the advertisement of
John Calvin Johnson, Clerk Superior
Court.
Correction.—Iu our last issue, we
siated that there were four negroes to
he hung in Jackson county for rape.
It should have read two.
Query.—Will Mr. Galloway, the j
efficient engii cer on the day line, in- j
form our readers why he stopped the
train the other day betn-ccn stations?
The Charge ok Judge Davis.—
We have received this able document,
which we intended to publish, but the
large rush of new advertisements and
other matter crowded it out.
Deatii.—Mrs. Nations, the mother
of the young lady whoso death we
noticed a short time since, died a few
(lays ago. But a brief time passed
before she followed her daughter to the
grave. Deathffias, indeed, made fear
ful havoc in this family. We under
stand five or six of the family have
died in less than two years.
Tiie Defiance Range is the name
of a very large and fine stove, at E. E.
Jones. It is large enough for a board
ing house or hotel. The finish is
equal to any thing of the kind we have
ever seen, and those who have a good
deal of company, or many children,
had tatter give the range an examina
tion.
The Southern Cultivator is
published monthly, in this city, by Dr.
W. L. Jones. To farmers and
planters, this work is invaluable. We
have received the December number.
The contents are varied, and treats of
almost every thing that is useful to the
farmer and to every one else that is
fond of good agricultural articles.
Price $2 per annum.
Burkb & Hodgson.—We publish
to-day the notice that these worthy
gentlemen have formed a copartner
ship in the Book and Stationary busi
ness. They have a large assortment
of everything usually kept in their line.
Almost any and every book can be
found with them. Also, a great
variety of beautiful music. Persons
wanting anything of the kind will do
well to give them a call.
“ Rat !”—As one of our young la
dies were passing down Broad street
Tuesday morning, she suddenly dis
covered that a fashionable addition to
her outfit had become loosened from
its moorings and was rapidly descend
ing. Being in a very public locality,
she did uot consider it advisable to re
pair damage just then, and let things
take their course. It was afterwards
picked up by one of our young men of
an inquiring turn of mind, and found
to contain five numbers of the North
east Georgian, three pounds of
loese cotton, four very good towels,
(which he kept,) “ and other articles
too numerous to mention.”
Remedy for Bone Felon or
Whitlow.—Take a cloth, wrap the
finger or part allected, and keep it sat
urated with spirits turpentine. Do
this in the beginning of the complaint,
and it will cure you.
J. P. Dorsey.—As will be seen by
an advertisement in this week’s issue,
J. P. Dorsey has a variety of superb
cigars. We have tried them, and can
recommend them as a superior article.
By referring to our advertising columns,
the different brands will be seen that
he has on hand. Smokers, give him
a call, and we think you will be pleased.
You will find other articles besides
cigars.
Edenfiei.d’s Gallery.—Tuesday
afternoon we stepped into this gallery,
and was glad to see our friend doing
so fine a business. He had numerous
pictures on hand. All with whom we
were acquainted we recognized at a
glnnce. Ilis likenesses arc really good.
Mr. Edenfield is a quiet, steady young
man, and all who wish to secure the
shadow, e’er the substance fades, give
him a call. He will satisfy the most
fastidious before they leave him. His
rooms are quiet, aud all things about
him conducted iu the best manner.
Superior Fisii.—Last Saturday
night, Mr. Jacobs handed us a string
of delightful fish, and Sunday morn
ing we had a fine breakfast from them.
Mr. Jacobs told us he receives cverv
Saturday evening by the cars fine
fresh fish from the salt water—black
fish and mullets. They are the be*t
fish that swim the ocean, and are as
free from hones as fish can be. The
flavor is delightful, and lovers of such
things can obtain them from our friend
Jacobs. They are shipped to him iu
Sad Arrival.—'flic corpse of the
wife of Rev. Dr. Hoyt was brought
from Rome on the ears on Monday
last. She was said, by her ncqunin-, ice, and are equal to any just taken j
tance, to be a most estimable lady. j f rom ti ic water.
^ The Horse Malady.—Notwith
standing this disease, business has not
* retarded. The Street Railroad
Company is now running four wagons,
drawn by oxen, and is hauling freight
to and from the Depot regularly.
Difficulty.—We are sorry to an
nounce that an encounter occurred be
tween two young men, on Wednesday
last. They were separated, however,
before either was hurt, and we trust
their difficulty will be amicably settled
without further trouble.
Mr. A. L. Mitchell.—We trust
our new City Council will retain this
gentleman an Clerk, as we don’t think
his place can be tatter supplied. We
are convinced that we would feel his
loss, as he is so very gentlemanly in
bis deportment, so accommodating,
and so willing to oblige us.
Mayor’s Court.—There were but
two cases before His Honor on Mon
day last.
Ann Bartow, a white woman, was
up for using indecent language. She
plead guilty, and was fined six dollars.
Henry Crawford, for disorderly con
duct, was fined $(>.55.
Rev. Dr. Henderson.—This em
inent diviue breathed his last on Mou-
day morning, at 6 o’clock. He had
charge of the Episcopal church in our
city, and his congregation aro deeply
grieved at their loss. His numerous
friends speak of him as an ornament
to the church and a groat loss to the
city.
A Hog in Court.—During the ses-
~ f Court yesterday morning, in
a caw between two freedmen, in
which one was indicted for hog steal-
in?. the hog in question was introduced
m he Court room, to prove certain
pn(ts taken by one of the counsel.
Hi hogship was taken out in much
grean haste than he was introduced.
North Grboia Conference.—
'\e publish in ou.to-day’s issue the
bill proceedings of this'on fere nee, as
nho the list of appointment- The re
port was received after suppYonfust
evemug and we had it up \nd in the
lorm before we retired Cr the night.
We are determined to kt ; ,
billy ]>osted
Flying Fisii.—A few days since
the Hon. Henry Beusse called our at
tention to the stuffed skin of a flying
fish. It was caught in Charleston,
harbor. In our boyhood days we have
frequently seen them rise from the
water and fly a short distance. If they
come in contact with any stationajy
substance in flying they immediately
drop down. The one shown by Mr.
Beusse struck the mast of vessel, and
dropt on the deck and was picked up
by some of the sailors. Mr. Beusse
has presented it to Professor Broun, to
lie placed in his museum.
Personal.—A few days since, we
were highly pleased to see our friend,
Mr. Lee Lyle, enter our office. He is
the principal of the Bairdstown Female
Academy. As usual, he was very
pleasant, and looking well. We would
gladly welcome Mr. Lyle back to our
city.
On Wednesday last, Mr. Hancock,
of the Sumpter Republican, paid us a
visit. He is quite youthful in appear
ance, and very agreeable in manners.
He is in our city for the purpose of
attending the nuptials of a young
couple.
Guns, Pistols, Ac.—Our young
friend, A. T Luckie, informs us that
Childs & Moss have the greatest varie
ty of guns, pistols, powder, shot and
every thing pertaining to them. Mr.
Luckie lias charge of this department,
and will, with pleasure, exhibit his
stock to those wanting to purchase.
We would say to gentlemen from the
country, if they wish any thing of the
sort, they will find Mr. Luckie always
on hand, ready and willing to wait on
them. They will also find him strictly
reliable. They have on hand a supply
of Parker’s celebrated breech loading
guns. These guns are said to surpass
any other “ shooting irons” that have
ever been upon the market.
The Municipal Election.—The
following is the result of the election
for Mayor and Aldermen, held in our
city on Wednesday last:
FOR MAYOR—J. D. PITTARD.
Ward No. 1 50
Ward No. 2 50
Ward No. 3 77
Ward No. 4 60
ALDERMEN—WARD NO. 1.
R. Nickerson 51
Palmer 51
WARD no. 2.
F. W. Lucas 48
A. F. Pope 48
WARD no. 3.
Talmadge 74
Hunter ,.77
ward no. 4.
Lumpkin 60
R. L. Moss 58
Horse Malady.—We hear this
disease is abating in our city. As yet,
no borsc or mule lias died from it. It
appears to be easily managed. Mr.
Iiolcraan told us that his stock had it,
but were recovering fast He was
riding a fine horse that had gotten over
it, and looked about as well as usual.
We look upon it as an epidemic, but
we don’t tbink it contagious, and such
is the general opinion here. We pub
lished the first ease in this place, for
we thought it was our duty to do so as
j a faithful journalist. It cannot be
I contagious, for horses standing side by
j side in the same stable don’t all have it.
j In some instances when there is only a
j single pair, one will take it and not the
: other. Farmers need have no fear of
visiting our city, as we do not think
their stock will be a fleeted by it.
New
Dissolution of Copartnership.
The firm of Pitner & Hunter will dis
solve at the end of the present year, by
mutual consent of parties, as will
be seen by this week’s issue of our
paper. In Jsnuary, Mr. Hunter and
the Hon. Henry Beusse form a copart
nership. They will have a large and
commodious store, and buy cotton lib
erally. This new firm will no doubt
do a heavy business. They are both
reliable business men, and they take
hold with a will, and are determined to
give satisfaction. They are gentlemen
in every sense of the word—high toned,
honorable, correect in their dealings,
aud very accommodating. Such men
will build up a city. Mr. Beusse has
lived for years in Athens, a portion of
the time as a Mayor. Mr. Hunter
was born and raised in an adjoining
county. They are both well knowu
here, and to most of persons who have
visited our city in a business capacity-
We wish them success in their enter
prise, and hope their business will so
increase that they will be compelled to
build another store house twice as large
as the one they are in.
Row at Watkinsville.—Satur
day last, two gentlemen were going up
the street in Watkinsville. There was
a small bridge over a ditch, on which
four or five negroes were standing.
The gentlemen asked the negroes to
stand aside and let them pass. They
moved aud gave room, but as the two
crossed the negroes began cursing and
abusing them. This brought on a dif
ficulty, the negroes fighting and
attempting to use guns. There was a
grocery near, and several white men in
it, hearing the noise, ran out, and took
part with the two gentlemen. Other
negroes came up to assist tlitir own
color. A Justice ordered the BalifT to
arrest the negroes, and he succeeded in
arresting four of them. Some out
siders said they would have revenge.
On Sunday night, the Balifi’s wood
shop was burnt, and he lost about four
hundred dollars in tools, timber, &c.
The house was rented by him from a
Mr. Harris. The light of the burning
building was plainly seen in our city,
and many persons thought it the
Princeton Factory. Fires are of so
common an occurrence, that unless the
law makes arson death it will never
be stopped. Let the punishment be
death in every instance, without bene
fit of clergy. Nothing else will put a
check to such devilish conduct.
Rev. C. C. Carey.—We see that
this young minister has been placed
upon the Morgan Circuit, He is one
of our most intimate friends, and we
can truthfully say that his congrega
tion will find him to be a man “ in
whom there is no guile.” He is very
youthful, but an excellent delineator
of the Word of God.
Get House Burnt.—We learn that
the gin house belonging to Mr. Win.
Thornton was burnt one night last
week, in which considerable cotton was
consumed j* including some belonging
to the proprietors of this paper. We
have not as yet learnt the amount de
stroyed. The gin was situated on
Dove creek, in Elbert county. We
deeply sympathize with Mr. Thornton,
as he is a very estimable gentleman.
Where to Buy Cigars.—We call
attention to the advertisement of Mr.
G. Hauser, who always keeps on hand
an unsurpassed stock of fine Cigars,
Tobacco, Pipes, anil everything else
usually kept in first-class establish
ments of the kind. The cigars are of
his own manufacture, and consequent
ly are first rate. Mr. Hauser is
maimed Confederate, soldier, who did
noble service for the South (luring the
late wart and is consequently entitled
to a liberal patronage from our people.
He has now rented the entire store,
which he is having thoroughly fitted
up, and will soon open a fancy store
in connection with his business.
Rapid Travel.—Wednesday last,'
the Street Railroad was engaged in
carrying some heavy boilers to the de
pot, in which work many hands, in
cluding a large number of. boys, were
engaged. When they had unloaded,
some one proposed to taka out the
mules, aud let the care carry thorn
selves down the steep hill that leads to
the river, which was thoughtlessly
agreed to by all parties. They were
accordingly let loose, and, as might
have been expected, their descent was
so rapid as to throw them from the
tract, and one running against a post,
was completely overturned, severely
bruising several of the parties. We
are glad it was no worse.
Firm and New Stock.—
Gailey & Barry have tormed a copart
nership. This a good firm, cotn]>oscd
j of two good men. They will sell
j crackers, glassware, lamps and look-
' ing glasses, besides numerous other
I things, as will be seen by their adver
tisement in our paper. They also sell
goods at auction. They are at Barry’s
old stand, corner of Broad and Jack-
son street. We have noticed their
store, and they have something of
every kind and sort to please—the
greatest variety of candies, toys aud
dolls for children. If parents want to
make their little ones feel supremely’
happy, take them to Gailey & Barry’s,
and their little hearts will leap for joy,
when they see the numerous Christinas
tricks these gentlemen have on hand—
beautiful candy talking sticks for lit
tle boys, and pretty things for little
girls. When you enter the store, they
look so kind and pleasant, that we
know all the little folks will be delight
ed to pay them a visit, and lay in
their Christmas amusements.
SOL SMITH RUSSELL.
inauguration of the amusement
SEASON IN ATHEN8.
Our citizens have in store for them
a rare treat Mr. Sol Smith Russell,
tho celebrated comedian, who has car
ried by storm every city he has ever
exhibited in; will visit Athens on next
Wednesday evening, for the purpose
of making a grand inauguration of
amusement at DeupreeHall, which has
recently been placed in such superb
order as a theatre. Mr. Russell will
be assisted by Mr. Lam French, the
celebrated Pianist and Composer.
We have frequently seen Mr. Russell,
and can assure our readers that the
entertainment to be given on Wednes
day night will he first class in every
respect. Wherever he has exhibited
the papereare filled with enconiums on
his performances, and the people show
their appreciation of his worth by
filling the exhibiting halls to overflow
ing. We want to see a large turn out
of our people, and let us show the
world that now, since we have a first-
class Hall, we will support first-class
performances.
Reserved scats can be obtained at
Burke’s .Book Store without extra
charge. Asnol prices of admission.
List or Freight remaining In the Depot
np to this date.
AUGUSTA.
HOW WE PASSED THE WEEK
The Georgia Railroad—How the City
Looks—Kind Friends—Ihe Horse
Disease—Business Paralyzed L<
Tie Mereha>its—Newspa
pers—An Execution
—Our Return.
*\
Last Sunday night we left Athens,
for the purpose of passing a few days
in that gem of all Southern cities, Au
gusta ; but, as fate would will it, our
visit was prolonged to n week. We
dearly love Augusta, for there it was
our happiest days were passed—days
that can never, no, never be re
called ur forgotten. It was there We
graduated in our business ; there we
entered manhood’s career; there we first
met, woed and won one of the best
wives that has ever fallen to the lot of
mankind, and .there we always found
pure, unalloyed friendship, kind, noble
and loving natures, and genuine hos
pitality. We say of Augusta, may.
God bless and prosper her. There is
not a tree in her limits that does not
feel to us like an old friend, uor a foot
of her dear soil that we do uot love
with filial devotion.
Jewelry, Astral Oil, &c.—Mr.
Mandeville advertises with us a fine
lot of Jewelry, Ac. By a visit to his
store, ou Broad street, will ta seen
beautiful rings, chains of all descrip
tions, handsome bracelets, and superior
watches. Also, handsome wedding
presents, such as lovely flower vaces,
elegant silver goblets, castors, large
and fine, and many other articles. To
those who are so unfortunate as to use
specs, go to Mandeville, and you will
find the desired spectacles. They give
clear ar.d distinct vision. We arc now
using a pair, and can unhesitatingly
say they are by far superior to any we
have ever seen. Mr. Mandeville is
also tho agent for Pratt’s AstHFOil.
By reference to our paper it will be
seen that the Astral Gil surpassed all
others under Pwfessor Brown’s test.
p our readers
in ever> thug of interest.
Toys,
Fancy Foods, Ac.—We
,V1,e special a'.ention of our read
ers to the advertisement of Mrs, Zinn,
ugusta, who his the finest assort
ment 0 f Toys, ’‘ire-Works and Holli-
»y *oods in that city, which she will
at very f ow prices. When you go
not ^ ai * to g' ve the es
tablishment of thig ladvnMll n
you wi)
this lady a call, and
sot regret it.
Fubt-claks
Sh<X—Mr. A.
Root and Shoe
Durham advertises
shop in our issue to-day. Parties
>nsg work done in his line would
well to give him a call, as he has a
A-dus workman employed.
Gone to Augusta.—l&onday night
our friend aiul^tfflow-hoarder, Mr.
Marslu»y„qrtfcrtiii, left for Augusta, we
are sorry to say, there to remain. Mr.
Martin came from Augusta two years
since to Athens, where lias been enga
ged as clerk for Pitner A Hunter. By
his pleasant manner, kind and gentle
manly deportment, I10 made a friend
of every acquaintance. Mr. Hunter
said to us that it would ta hard to fill
his place—that he was a thorough
business man, strictly just and honor
able in all his dealings. At each and
every meal since his departure we miss
his pleasant smile and kind, cordial
greeting. He is a gentleman by na
ture, and could not ta anything but a
clever fellow, if he tried. We wish
him success in life. No otic deserves
it more.
Augusta Election.—Charles
Estes was elected Mayor of Augusta,
together with the full Democratic
ticket for Aldermen;
Mj.vuuage. — Wednesday evening
we, by invitation, attended the mar
riage of Miss Hoover, one of the beau
tiful daughters of our city, aud Mr.
Smith, of Cuthhert. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Dr. Skin
ner, in the Methodist Church of this
city. The Doctor's prayer and re
marks were very appropriate, solemn,
and beautiful. There were some eight
or ten young ladies and gentlemen as
attendants. The bride was magnifi
cently appareled, and looked as fresh
and beautiful as a May flower. She
had very fair compbrion and a sym
metrical figure. But we will not at
tempt a description. -
« Who hath not proved bow fully words
essay,
To fix one spark of beauties’ heavenly
ray.”
We wish the young couple happi
ness and prosperity through life. Who
can separate the waters that have once
united, or divide hearts that have met
and mingled into one ?
Augusta is in a bad way. The gen
tle oxen are taking the epizootic, !
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Com
pany.—On Wednesday evening last,
in compliance with an invitation ex
tended us, we had the pleasure of at
tending the regular monthly meeting
of this efficient organization. It was
our first visit to their Hall, and we
must say that, as a citizen of Athens,
we felt proud of the handsome manner
in which it was finished and furnished.
The hall is handsomely decorated with
appropriate paintings and other orna
ments, and everything around that can
add to the comfort and convenience of
its members. Befure the meeting was
organized Captain Beusse (that prince
of men), conducted us into- the truck
house, under the Hail, and showed us
“der merchene." This is decidedly
the best and handsomest truck we
have ever seen. It is supplied with two
Babcock Fire Extinguishers, any num
ber of leather buckets, picks, axes, Ac.
Everything about it is iu-perfect order,
undone can see at a glance that it is
in charge of men who know what
they arc about. After we had given
it a thorough examination, Captain B.
re-conducted us up stairs, where the
Company was waiting to ta called to
order. But before we proceed further,
let us say a few words about the gen
tlemen assembled before us, who com
prise the Pioneer Hook and Ladder
Company of Athens, We have seen
assembled together Fire Companies
from every section of Georgia, South
Carolina and Alabama, but never did
we see such a fine-looking, able-bodied,
intelligent set of men as this Company
is composed of. They are not only
efficient in the discharge of their duties
as firemen, but the most jovial, lively,
agreeable set of men it has ever been
our lot to visit. Every member ap
peared to be in the best humor possi
ble, which certainly added greatly to
the meeting. Captain Bensse kindly
tendered us a seat upon the platform,
and called the meeting to order in that
pleasant manner he lias of doing every
thing. It is not our intention to report
the proceedings of a private meeting,
but we cannot refrain from giving a
couple of excuses offered my members:
One stated that he bad missed the last
meeting from a very commendable
cause—his wife had that night pro -
sented him with a bouncing young Pi
oneer. The other was that he "had a
hole in his boot.” Mr. John Dottcry
was unanimously olectcd a member
of the Company, which appeared to
give great satisfaction. The resigna
tion of Mr. Marshall was received,
and on motion of Mr. Pittard, a place
was kept open for him if he should
ever return to Athens. Captain B.,
at tho close of business, introduced us
to the Company. Too much credit
cannct be given to Mr. Beusse. To
him Athens owes, iu a great measure,
her present position. Through his
agency the Charter as a city was ob
tained ; lieit was who did manly ser
vice to have the Countysite located in
Athens; he was one of the most active
originators of our present unequaled
Fire Department, and be is always to
be found at the head of everything that
pertains to public enterprise. Would
to God our entiye city was composed
of such men as Beusse.
New Advertiseeents.—We hope
the readers of the Georgian will look
at the new advertisements from Au
gusta. Many of our subscribers visit
that beautiful and flourishing city, and
by examining our columns they will
know where to go to make their pur
chases. If they don’t see a business
man’s name in a paper, keep away
from his house, for you may make au
affidavit that he is not disposed to give
good bargains. The liberal advertiser
is generous, gives good trades, knows
his articles of commerce are just what
they ought to be, and therefore takes
pride in lotting the wqrld know where
he is‘and~wli*t he has. Our friends
from the country frequently step into
our effiee and say, "I saw Mr. So-and-
so’s store advertised when I was read-
vour paper, and I want to go there.”
Another New Firm.—Messrs.
Beusse A Moon have entered into a
copartnership, in a very fine Bar and
Billiard Saloon. They have purchased
the establishment formerly owned by
Henry Beusse, and are determined to
keep everything in their linn of the
very best. As ail evidence of it, our
young friend, Isaac Moon, presented
us the other day with a bottle of whis
key, good enough to make’ the Presi
dent of the United States give him a
a lucrative office. Report says Grant
always provides an office for the man
that liquors him well. Ike don’t do
things by halves. He also laid on
our table a bottle of good old wine,
the sort that rich men used to drink iu
ante bellum days. We return our
thanks to these clever gentlemen for
their present- The wine we will save
for Christmas, and the whiskey, too,
if we can, to drink long life and success
to them.
Rigsby A Lawrence.- -We call
the especial attention of our readers to
the advertisement of this firm, located
in Augusta. Thcy^baye inaugurated
a branch of business that has for a
long while been sadly felt the need of
in our city and along the lines of rail
road within a day’s ride of Augusta.
All persons can receive the best quality
of fresb meats, of all kinds, daily, by
sending their orders to this firm. You
can get beef, veal, mutton, lamb, pork,
spare rib|, sausages, game, or just any
kind of fresh meat you can want, in
any desired quantity. All you have
to do is just to send your order and
basket, and by the next train you will
recoive just the l>est piece of meat you
have tasted in a long time. We are
intimately acquainted with Mr. Rigs
by, and know him to be a high-toned,
honorable gentleman, and whatever he
sells will prove to ta just exactly what
he represents it to ta. We ask our
friends to give these gentlemen a trial,
and if they are not satisfied we will ta
responsible. Our subscribers in Lex.
ington, and all along the line of rail
road, will find it greatly to their ad
vantage to patronize these gentlemen.
We are not personally acquainted with
Mr. Lawrence, but know him from
reputation. He has been for many
years engaged iu business in Augusta,
and every one speaks highly of him as
an upright, reliable dealer.
Besides the butcher department,
parties will find a splendidly stocked
Family Grocery, where they can pur
chase, at the lowest rates, anythiug in
thht Bnel When you go to Augusta,
do not fail to call ou these gentlemen,
aqd you will not only find first class
goods, 6iit first due men.
R N Booth
II S Anderson
H Crawford
Mrs. E Scott
D A Biby
F Phinizy
Dr Cnnmck
J W Bell
H McEntyrc
S II Moseley & Co
L
W D Young
W A Gillcland
High Shoals
Osborne & Tucker
B & B
N T Trontlnn
B F Vance
Wm R McConnell
E A Benson
J D Abbot
Jesse Daniel
J S Moore
W E Alexander
T A Mays
A Isaacs
E J E & Co
R C Smith
jR L Bloomfield
|E T Meadors
jFambcr
\Y J Rossell
jW Hudgens
>4 M Bagwell & Son
jChas Deas
]D R Moseley
J Jennings
C B Finch
J G Justuce
'Grant A & Co
j A J Tcnsley
F Martin
R B Ilicher
\V R Elder
Cartledgc
J M Sheals
F Adams
iS R Ward
T Bellow
;D W Elder
•R Jennings
iJ Jennings
J Beaswell
jj J Jennings
]E CDilJon
;D R Elders.
A Quant, Agent.
Boisterous Conduct.—-At the
Church in which Miss. Hoover and
Mr. Smith were married, before the
arrival of the bride and groom, we
were sorry to hear loud stomping,
whistling, hissing, Ac. The House of
God is a sacred place, and should be
held sacred by all who enter it. Tho
conduct of the authors of the noise and
bustle was reprehensable in the ex
treme. It evinced a want of respect
for the company, aud a contempt for
the common decencies of life. Those
whom the family were kind enough to
invite to witness the ceremony, should
certainly be orderly aud quiet. Those
who attended without au invitation,
should have had sufficient self-respect
to conduct themselves as gentlemen.
We write this " more in sorrow than
in anger.” We know young people are
thoughtless, and sometimes over-step
the mark of propriety.
Look at Tms.—We hope all of the
parties to whom we are sending the
Northeast Georgian will please
bear in mind that our terms of sub
scription are cash in advance. We
do not for a moment fear to trust the
gentlemen who take our paper, but
we need the money to carry on our
business. We are doing, and will
continue to do our best to issue a first-
class paper, and we will spare no pains
or expense to keep it so. We now call
on all of our subscribers to come for
ward at once and settle for their pa
pers. Our city subscribers will please
call during the week at our office, and
our country subscribers will seud their
gubscribtion, two dollars, by mail.
Resolution of Thanks.—At the
recent m»“*it>g of the Trustees of the
University of Georgia, the following
resolution was adopted nem con.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
University of Georgia are due and
tendered Dr. Jas. P. Hamilton, Rev.
M. H. Henderson, Messrs. R. L.
Bloomfield, J. A. Hunnicut, John
White, John Kittle, John W. Nichol
son, J. McCallo, Cobb, Erwin & Cobb,
and Center A Reaves, for the substan
tial improvements made to the Uni
versity, through their liberality in
building the fence around the campus.
Narrow Escape.—Last Sunday
evening, as two children of a Mr. Ca-
ruthers were playing at the Check
Factory,. one of them, a little girl,
aged about three years, fell into the
race,.which was about four feet deep.
The little boy, a year or so older, be
gan screaming tor help, which was for
tunately heard by a young lady, who
hastened to the spot, and succeeded in
reaching the little child and keeping
her above ’Water until help ptrpl^
Seven Barks.—Wehave examined
a circular giving numerous certificates
of the wonderful curative powers of the
Seven Barks. They are said to cure
sick headache, sore mouth, scrofula
aud numerous other "ills that flesh is
heir to.” The composition is called
Hydrangia, and can be tound at Dr.
King’s New Dru^. Store.
High Flight.—Tuesday, a lady
was walking the street, when a puff o(
wind took the vail from her hat and
blew it up in the air. The last we saw
of it, was about six hundred yards
above the house-tops.
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THE GEORGIA RAILROAD.
At half-past nine we embarked on
the train at this point, which was un
der the management of Conductor
Mcore, which was soon rapidly speeding
on its course. Mr. Moore is not only
a No. 1 Conductor, but one of as good
looking, clever and accommodating a
gentleman as can be found any where.
He is very popular with all tho pas
sengers, who he has won by his gentle
manly deportment, and his attentive
and accommodating manner. But
while we are travelling, we will say a
few words about the Georgia Railroad,
which is generally considered a grand
monopoly. Well, as every body says
so, we suppose it must be true. But
let it bo what it may, we can say,
without fear of contradiction, that it is
one of the best officered and equipped
roads in the United States. Under
the able management of S. K. John
son, General Superintendent, this road
has gained such a character as to make
all competing lines tremble for their
safety. What Mr. Johnson don’t
know about running a railroad is not
worth knowing, and the Directors of
this road knew what they were about
when they placed him in the high and
responsible position he now occupies.
Every possible pains is taken by this
gentleman to make his coaches com
fortable, by placing the best of conduc
tors in charge and the most elegant
and comfortable cars bn the lines. The
entire line of road is kept in magnifi
cent order, and one need have no fear
when he embarks on the Georgia Road
of a rnn-off, smasli-up or collision.
Just about the peep of day we arc
aroused from a light slumber by the
cry of augusta!
We soon find ourselves in the heart
of the dear old city, surrounded on all
sides by familiar objects. As early as
possible we start down Greene street,
to visit one of our oldest and truest
friends, into whose family we remain
ed, feeling like and being treated as
one of them, for four long years. We
were received in the kindest manner,
and, under the familiar sound of their
voices we almost forgot ourselves, and
imagined we were living over again
those bright, joyous hours we passed
under their roof in days of yore. But
why should we sigh for our boyhood
days? They are passed, never to re
turn, and vain are our regrets. But
tho the days of youth are a bright
oasis in our voyage of life, which tho
weary traveller ran revert to with
longing heart, and sometimes lie takes
a melaucholly pleasure in recalling
passed scenes aud words.
After passing soma thus with im
friends, we left theif hospitable a bod",
and turned our steps toward Broal
street, with the intention of visiting
the merchants in the interest of the
Northeast Georgian. As soou ns
we arrived on this business thorough
fare we noticed an unusual' quietude
prevailed everywhere. The streets, - so
far as vehicles of all kinds were con
cerned, seemed to ta almost entirely
deserted, and the usually large throng
of country wagons had dwindled down
to a fow weary-looking ox-teams. We
were perfectly mystified at this unusu
al lack of animal life, and in answer
to our inquiry, were iuformed that
THE EPIZOOTIC
was the occasion of the sudden trans
migration of this great business empo
rion of Middle Georgia into almost a
desert, so far 03 business is concerned
We wore told that almost every horse
and mule in the city were effected with
the terrible distemper, but thus far ou
ly one bone had died. Oxen were in
great demand, and one hitched to a
dray could readily earn from ten to
fifteen dollars per diem. These bou-
vine teams appeared to do their duty
oxfully, and, with tho. exception of a
great distaste on their part to approach
the markets, did remarkably well. We
visited different stables, and inquired
as to the best
MODE OF TREATMENT
for the malady. We were told many
different ways, which we re-boihd
down into the following: Keep tLe
effected animal well blanketed, do not
work, or in any way expose it, feed
on soft food, and physic the same as
you would a man for a severe cold.
TUB NEWSPAPERS.
which we found iu a flourishing condi- _
tion, apparently uot at all effected by .
the general stagnation of business that H f
prevailed on every hand. ■ ’,fj
IMPROVEMENTS. ,, ->
Augusta has improved very rapidly
of late years, both iu new buildings
and repairing, enlarging and beauti
fying of business houses. The first
object thnt attracts the eye is the pala
tial dry goods store of James A. Gray
& Co., which has been completed .the
present year. This is one of the finest
establishments of the kind South, ati3 1 *.
is filled to overflowing with the-Best" • 1!
of goods. There has been'erected this ’ 1
year a very neat little chapel, at the **
lower end. of Greene street, aud chris
tened “Jones Chapel,” in honor to the V
memory of the father of our fellow-
townsman, Mr- E. E. Joues.
THE MERCHANTS.
During our sojourn we visited all U
the merchants, wliom we found very
low spirited on account of - the sudden
stagnation of a.l business by the con-
tinuanee of the horse malady. We
met with considerable success, so for
as the interest of our paper was cor.-,
cerned, for the Augusta merchants are ;
celebrated for their, great liberality in
advertising. < * ;• ^ -. •
EXECUTION. .
On Friday wc witnessed the execu
tion of the negro boy convicted of th'd
murder of Mr. Martin, ataut a month '
since, a full account of which was giv
en in the Georgian at the time. The
doomed man was about twenty-two
years of age, very black, and rcseiri- , ‘ i -
sembled very much, in physiognomy,
an ourangoutang. He nppenred per
fectly reconciled to his fate, and as
cended the platform with firm and un
flinching steps. When there, with the
rope around his neck, he calmly ad
dressed the audience, acknowledged
his crime, counseled his race not to fol
low in his steps, stated that lie thought
himself prepared to meet his God, and
told the executioner to proceed. The
black cap was pulled over his face, tho
team driven on, the trap sprung, and
the soul of the doomed man took its
flight to the presence of its God. Tho
law was satisfied. A life for a life.
An immense throng was on the ground
to witness tho sickening spectacle, in
cluding many white females, several
of whom were pointed out to us as re
spectable.
our return. : '
Having remained almost twice qsf
long in Augusta as we first intended,
Friday we set out for our return home.
We arrived at Union Point without
any accident, and here took the v Ath
ens train. The train at first moved
along very serenely, but soou b?gap to
show a very strong disposition to jerk,
and finally stood perfectly still. Very
naturally, the first thought that sug
gested itself to our miud was that the
ENGINE HAD THE ENZOOTIC,
and we hoisted our window to see if wo
could not hear the tinkle of a bell at
tached to the neck of some ox, that we
could substitute for steam.. But. be
fore we could hear one Conductor
Moore came in and informed the pas
sengers that we had only
:: FROZE Vf, . -. , r/
and that as soon as the ice could bo
taken front the pumps we would pro
ceed. lie kindly handed us a copy of
the last issue of our paper, width wo
had not seen. We found among the
number of passengers our young and
agreeable friend, J. Colder Turner,
and with him passed the time very
agreeably. But we finally get "der
merrebeue” to go, and arrived in. Ath
ens just three hours behind time.
Attention Athens Guards.—
There will be a meeting held in Fire
men’s Hall, Thursday, December 12th,
a full attendance requested, as business
of importance will ta transacted.
S. D. MITCHELL, Capfc
W. H. Hodgson, O. S.
GEORGIA ITEMS.
Dalton has entered a Dickens.party
for Chrismas.
Ware county has produ^d a stalk t
sugar cane with twenty-six joints.
There was a j-iil delivery in Leo
county last Tuesday night.
The gin-h >uso of Dr. Arlington, of
Jefferson county, was burned recen
tly. •
The Atlanta Election resulted
in the success of. the entire ticket head
ed by Colonel Hammock as Mayor.
We paid our respects to both offices,
A New York*’Journal, deesribes
Stanley as follows: A short, thick set
man who, though quiet and dignified
in his manner, was without a particle
of the vanity which many of the Eng-
uornals have so loudly decried. Hii
complexion has been thoroughly
bronzed by the tropical son, an d t he
sprinkling of gray in his hair attest the
severity of the African fever. A very
black mustache and impcrialadd rathe r
than detract from the robust outlines
of his face. Eyes of unusual penetra
tion eviuce by their steadiness the de
termination of his inind and strength
of will, which carried hjm shfely
through his perilous undertaking.
What is the Matter?.—Not
men only, but hones, cattle, swine,
deer, domestic fowl*, eta, are being
attacked with all sorts of strange dis
eases. The poor, hares, and pheasants
are dying hy hundreds near Bath,
England, and post-mortem elimina
tion develop the fact that the livers of
tha dead hare* are full of worms, and
that the deaths of the pheasants, too,
are owing to the presence of parasites
in their bodies.