About The Northeast Georgian. (Athens, Ga.) 1872-1875 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 31, 1873)
n ovtl\-|ast fcorgmir, PUBLISHED EVERY jpRIDJiV JMOKJYMJWt BY T. W. k 1 L. GANTT, logal news University Appvoin'iaOon.. Gardeners are busy at work. Going Up.—New houses all over the city. Editor* North-Ead Georgian: I understand that the City Council will be petitioned, at its next meeting, f0 submit to. vote of the mtuens of Athens the question as to whether or not an appropriation of $25,000 shall be made to the University. Will you allow me space to call at tention very briefly to the importance of this measure, to every one of our citizens ? It is known to all of us that the Ag ricultural fund, donated to Georgia by the Geucral Government, was secured to the University only after strenuous efforts, and in spite of a combination of three other localities. One of the strongest arguments used by the oppo nents of the University, was that the fund would lie absorbed by the old lit erary organization of the University and would help to build that up in. stead of doing the work,as an Agricul tural College, which Congress intended it to do. It was urged, with too much truth, that Athens had never given a dollar to the University, while she had been built up and sustained by it, and that other places were willing to give lands and buildings and money to assist in establishing the Agricultural College on a firm basis. The friends of the University and of Athens, after a hard fight, obtained the Agricultural fund, believing that the city would give something towards establishing the Col lege here. They were induced to be. lieve this because, at a large and intel ligent meeting last fall, the citizens re solved to give the University $25,000, and this after a very earnest effort on the |>art of those who opposed it to de- ■ fes> the movement. The question now I before the people of Athens is: Will they endorse the action of this public meeting, and will they insist that the lily Council shall submit the question to the voters of the city ? It is well kuowu to some of us that earnest efforts have been, and are still being made to remove the University rom Athens to some other point. At- anta is willing to pay $250,000 to it located there. Macon gave ercer University' $100,000 to induce Trustees to locate that institution their midst. A small donation Athens to the University, to show ,t she feels some interest in the insti tution, will do much to secure it here r.d to put a stop to all efforts at re- oval; but the refusal to do an y- it ino will be an argument against us— nd a strong one—in the hands of our pponents. Have the people of Ath- ever considered how much the ’niversity of Georgia hasdoue for this lace in the past, and is doing for it ow ? Suppose it were removed from ere to-morrow, and the three, hundred oung men who come here annually to educated were taken out of our city, brhat would become of its business? ■'here is an average attendance now of Rhrec hundred—we hope to see it five pun>ired in less than two years. How "(Much do these three hundred young n spend in Athens ? Putting it ai 00 each—and that I believe to be n underestimate—we have $120,000 nnually expended in our midst. ITith wlmt the Professors spend, and thers who are attracted here by the niversity, it would overgo $150,000. this not worth something to Athens? s a business man, dependent iu a rent degree, as every other business an here is, on the success of the Uni- ersity of Georgia, I think it is. Now, Mr. Editor, wc are asked to ive the University $25,000 la bonds, o lie used in constructing a building ‘or the use of the Agricultural College, hich will lie an ornament to the city’ d a standing record of our apprecia- m cf the importance of the Univer- tv of Georgia. The money cannot, it the terms of the gift, bo used for any her purpose. It cannot be appropri- 1 to the increase of the salaries of ie faculty, or for any other purpose 'hatever, but pure aud simply for construction of & handsome build- on one of our principal streets, hich will be an oruament to the city, have an abiding faith that the good se and judgment of our people will uce them to give so just a measure ir full and hearty support. Athens. TO OUB CITIZENS. Little Girls—Wc have a host of ’em hero, and they are all pretty. Bass’s Pale Ale, for invalids, at Talmadge, Hodgson & Go’s. Some of our young ladies are mak ing quilts. What does it mean ? Nearly every one we meet in these 1 days are effected with the epizootic. Fit for a King—Those “Magnolia’’ Hams at Talmadge, Hodgson & Co’s. Query.—Is it not getting time that the “Red Fox” should begin to un- burrow ? Persons who bring horses to town will save a dollar by not hitching to a tree. We notice that some of our mer chants are receiving large shipments of Northern hay. “Gilt-Edge” Goshen Butter, Choice Cream Cheese and Maccaroni, at Tal madge, Hodgson & Co’s. Why don’t somebody get married or give a party; we wantan item and some cake to taper off with. The fresh meat trade continues brisk, and very few people have any idea of its magnitude in our city. Choice New Orleans Syrups and new hulled Buckwheat Flour, always on hand at Talmadge, Ilodgson & Co’s. Oyster Sour.—We hear it minor ed that two young men partook of dish water, the other night, which they mistook for the above beverage. The Bridge has at last been fixed so as a man can walk near the edge without being drowned. Policeman Shirely is the guardian angel who re pared it. Cranberries! Cranberries! at Tal madge, Hodgson <fc Co’s. Sunday.—Last Sunday morning we awoke pretty early, and found it sleeting at the ijte of about fifteen knots an hour. The ^sleet ceased and gave way to a bitter cold rain. The weather was too cold and disagreeable to think of attending Church. It rained hard nearly all night This morning, Monday, the day is clear, but how Lng it will continue, “ the de ponent saith not.” The College.—We are pleased to learn that the College has opened this year with about two hundred and fifty students in the two departments, and the number is daily increasing. The prospect O flattering for a large attend ance. This is as should be. The Professors cannot be surpassed for high literary attainments, the citizens of the place for morality and honorable char acters, and the city for its health and fine salubrian climate. The discipline of the College is what it should he. There arc but few temptations to vice or immorality in Athens. Perhaps fewer than in any other city where there is a College. Cutting “ Patterns,” and “ rollin hair” seems to be favorite amusements with our young ladies; judging from the number of calls we have for old newspapers! I Write you to certify that I havi used Dr. Simmons Liver Kegula tor iu my family with complete sue cess J. W. D. Bird. Chattahoochee, Fla The darkies have got the marrimo- nial ailment in this county. ‘ Kiver’ being scarce and nights being cold is the only’ excuse we hear for these uncalled for proceedings. •Sunday last was too cold a day for many of «ur church-going citizens to venture outside of their dwelling to worship the Lord. But few could say, “it was good for us that we went up to the House of the Lord.” Just Arrived—A fresh stock of newly canned Tomatoes, Corn and Green l’eas, at Talmadge, Hodgson & Co’s. Fertilizers.—Mr. J. II. Carlton has accepted the agency of, in addi tion to the prior list, the Waudo Fer tilizer anil Acid Phosphate. These are excellent Fertilizers, and Farmers would do well to give Mr. Carlton call. A.M Azoisr s. Bloody Battle Over the River—Repulse of the Police—Arrival of Reinforce- merits—House Barricaded—Prepara turns for a Siege—Hot Coffee—Sur render at Discretion—Battle Field. J. C. Pitner & Co.—Wc were glad to see in our office a few days since, the honest, pleasant face of our old friend, Mr. Pitner, one of the above firm. He came in to advertise the following valuable Fertilizers : - The Soluble Pacific, Carolina, Parregon, Ammoniated Dissolved Bones, and the Manhattan Blood Guano. Mr. Pitner is one of our solid, reliable men. He has lived in Athens for a number of years and is known to all for his hon esty and fair dealing. He informed us that his firm is doing a fine busi ness at their new stand. We were glad to hear it, for they are all men of worth and reliability. May they con tinue to prosper, and live to fondle as Bumes says, “ Their Bairns,’ bairns.” Talmadge, Ilodgson & Co. keep the famous “Pee Dee” llains, used by all the first-class Hotels in the country. Blind Negro.—Iu passing up Broad Street the other day, our atten tion was attracted to an old negro man, vigorously sawing up a load of wood. He appeared to work so indus triously, and, with a little stick, get so exactly the length of the wood, that we were induced to halt and watch his brisk movements. We discovered he was jierlectly blind, his countenance happy and cheerful, and prompt to answer the questions of several little boys who were standing round, and asking such questions as none but boys would ever think of. We need a stock law for this city. We heard a gentleman, in front of the office a few days ago, remark, that he never iutended bringing his cotton to this place again, as his forage was in variably eaten up by the cows running at large in the streets. This evil should be speedily remedied. The price of Flour is advancing, but Talmadge, Hodgson A Co. have on hand 200 barrels that they will sell cheap for cash. Business.—The oldest merchants in our city say they have never seen half as much business, of every kind, done in Athens siuce they have known the place, as has been done this season. More cotton, by far, has been brought in, and more goods sold. Industry and enterprise can be seen in all por tions of our city. On almost every street you hear the hammer and plain of the carpenters, the ringofthe mason’s trowel, and the merry music on the blacksmith’s anvil. The shrill whistle of the foundry, the bell of the factory. F.ach morning and evening the hoarse whistle of the Railroad engine stir up the people. Every thing betokens life and industry among our people. Improvement on Gas.—Last even ing, one of our citizens tied a candle to one of the street lamps, to assist its purpose. The improvement was at once noted. Mud.—A gentleman told us the other day that lie had never seen the roads as muddy as they were on Sun day last. In driving his buggy up a hill, the mud was so deep aud heavy that his horse fell in harness. He was forced to alight and help him up. The streets to-day (Monday) is as muddy as the filthiest hog could ask. CiiURcn Notice.—We arc inform ed that the Installation of Rev. C. W. Lane as Pastor of the Prtsbvterian Church in this place, will take place, on next Sunday, February 2nd, at 11 A. M. Installation Sermon, by Dr. Irvine of Augusta. Charge to Pastor, by Rev. Dr. Jos. R. Wilson, of Columbia, S. C. Charge to People, by Rev. Henry Newton, of Union Point. *r.i. It. T. Brumby «!• Co. : iv.NT* —It few weeks since my wife 1 W lor some years been a great suf- r fton ' 1 Dyspepsia, purchased of you a * r °D)u. Carlton'8 Anti-Dyspeptic rr.ioi. lifter faithfully using them lord in<j in t j, e directions, she hns been much benefitted that she considers ’ ,lv *luablc. One or two doses per •know serve to prevent cntircly|the IS Rusting attacks which were of almost r- °° currc ncc before she began to t ' P ,hc ! n - Please inform me who your f Cn ‘* are iu tw » ci ‘y. she is deter ged to continue their use IlntU a nent cure is effected. ‘ v »<7 truly yours, {'has. P. Park. Savannah, Gu. All Out.—Our friend Iko requests us to say that his dogs are all out. He used the last one up last night, nud that ip future he will have to flavor his cock-tails with young kittens, if his patrons desire an extra dish. But that he has some of the best old Rye in the city that can be taken straight, with out any thing in it but a little sugar and watcv. Give him a call if you want a genuine drink of the finest whiskey south. “ The New Steamer.”—Under this head we publish a communication from “ Sam Higgins,” who does not seem to favor the idea of getting a new steamer. IV e do not agree with Sam. \\ e are great steamer men in this office, and believe in having one at all hazards, if the cost is $10,000 instead of $5,000, but ns faithful journalists, our columns are at all times open to communications from all parties. We do not endorse everything we publish as a communication, but our practice , is to let all sides be heard. If you want a nice breakfast dish, try some of Talmadge, Hodgson & Co’s “Sugar-Cured Dried Beef’ A Sausage. E. A. Williams A Bro.—We gladly welcome to our columns the ad vertisement of this enterprising firm. The Messrs. Williams, though young men, are among our most prosperous and enterprising merchants. They have a well-stocked establishment, and sell their goods equally as low as they can be purchased elsewhere. They have the best goods the market affords, and if they happen to have an inferior article on hand they will acquaint their customers with the fact before selling it to them. By reference to their ad vertisement, it will be seen that, in or der to moke room for their Spring Stock, they are offering their heavy Boots and Shoes at reduced prices. Wc cheerfully recommend E. A. Wil liams A Bro. to our friends. For some time past, there has been great antagonism existing between two families living over the river, composed entirely of females. The houses are built of logs, and situated about fifty yards apart The inmates, like Othel lo, had lost their reputations, so gen eral report said, and plying the same vocation, open ruptures were of gener al occurrence, but, until Monday last, had been confined to woman’s not very dangerous weapon—the tongue. The two houses can muster the fol lowing forces, when they turn out en masse: The House of Ginu, composed of only two members, the old lady and her daughter Lake, a young girl aged about fourteen. The House of Gleason can muster a stronger force, there being the old wo man, aged seventy ; Mary, thirty-five, and Rose twenty-four. It appears, that Lake Ginn went in to an old field, to collect fuel, aud while, there, she met the Gleason girls, who commenced hostilities by pelting Lake with stones. The old women, “snuff ing the din of battle from afar,” imme diately started to the bloody field. The appearance of the heads of houses was a signal for general battle, in which all parties joined. They at first used stones, sticks, etc., from a dis tance, but not being satisfied with their inaccurateaim, they came tj close quarters, when the way hair flew was a sin to talk about. The conflict raged with unceasitig violence for about an hour, when both armies retreated to their respective abode, each more or less wounded. Rase, early in the en gagement, received a blow on the head with a stone, from the hands of Lake, which disabled her. Policeman Culp, learning of the en- ganement, reported the matter to the Chief of Police, Davis, who instructed him to go over the river and arrest the belligerents. Mr. Culp quietly inform ed him that he would not be “a drop in the bucket,”for it would take at least ten men to arrest them. Captain Davis then detailed Mr. Shirly and his son Henry to assist, ar.d the three proceeded to the camp of the bellicostic Amazons. They, arriving unexpectedly, found the parties unpre pared. Mary, the originator of the disturbance, was some distance from the house, and feeling assured that old man Shirley and troup intended them no good, made a break for the door. Mr. S., though was too qnick for her, for just as she reached the threshold he canght her in his arms. He foflnd her, though, most too much for him, and but for the timely arrival of the other parties, would most assuredly have escaped. But Henry seized her legs and Culp one foot, which preven ted her kicking, and she was conveyed a prisoner into town and locked up iu the caliboose. They found it impossible to capture the other women, as they had barrica ded the door, and refused to open it. The next morning, before day-light, Captain Davis detailed a squad of men to go the house, guard t]}e door, and starve them out The reached the spot an hour before day, and station ing themselves, quietly waited for something to turn up. The inmates of the house, seeing them loungin aroung, turned loose their tongue bat teries on them, at the rate of two hun dred and seventy-three words a min ute, which continued unceasingly until their arrest. Our friend Culp, who is of an inqui ring turn of mind, concluded that he would peep through a crack and see what he could discover. No sooner had his visionary organ come within close proximity to the aperture than Rose, who was watching him, dashed a vessel full of some fluid into his eyes which Culp pronounced hot coffee. About nine o’clock in the morning the belligerents lowered their flag and made an unconditional surrender. They were brought into the city but giving bond for their appearance before the proper tribunal, were releas ed, and they quietly returned home. The Ladies’ Supper. The Supper given by the ladies of the Presbyterian Chnrch, on Friday night last, was a grand success. We did not have the pleasure of attending ourself, butetfery one present—and there was a large crowd there-—express ed themselves. As highly pleased. The tables were bountifully supplied with the best of everything, which was serv ed up in* a manner that showed that the culinary department was superin tended by ladies familiar with their duties. There were several raffles and fishings, at one of which a bachelor friend won a pair of garters, which, in his unso phisticated innocence, hff took for new- fashioned belts, and searched the room for some member of the fair sex that they would “fit,” to whom he intended to present them. But, unlike Cinde rella, none would consent to have them “tried on.” He now uses them for neck-ties. Another lucky batchelorwon a small hoop-skirt, which he took for a rat- trap, and has it uow sitteng in'the cor ner of his ofllee, baited with toasted cheese. He says it is not a good one, and he intends setting it on College avenue, and b$Hdt with a pickle. A young married man hauled out a pair of curls, which he innocently pla ced in his pocket and started for home. The next morning, while his better- half was emptying his pockets, in quest of some article he told her she would find therein, judge her amazement o i drawing out one of said curls, which did not look at all like her hair. H i says he finds it much more comforta ble to wear a wig this cold weather. We understand the ladies contem plate giving another supper at an early day, as they were so fortunate in their first undertaking, they having realized, clear of all expenses, about $230. P. S.—The Dish-Washing Commit tee was handed in too late for publica tion, but our readers may rest assured that it was well done when there was such a man as Ed. Lumpkin for Chair man, who never half does anything [communicated.] Tlie New Steamer. Winter has been as fickle as a coquette for the last two weeks.' She was as balmy as Spring and all smiles for a few days, until she won our hearts, then with a toss of the head she frowned fiercely upon us, heavy clouds drifted in between, snow fell, rain froze hard, and now we with a cold s-h-i-v-p-r sing, “ Come gentle An nie.” New layer Raisius, Currants, Cit- erons, Prunes and Figs, just receivd by Talmadge, Hodgson A Co. Setting out Trees.—Glad to ■observe that tree planting or setting out, is growing upon a number of the streets, and many private lots. There are many delightful residences in our city, many of these are made so by trees and shrubliery. And there are many others that would be more at tractive if they had a few trees. Every tree planted, every vine which is trimmed around the house adds to its comfort and refinement. Trees are among the simplest, cheapest and most agreeable of all improvements. The Subscription List for the new steamer is being rapidly filled up. Our gallant firemen may uow count for certain on a steamer, for w T e see that our citizens are beginning to how their appreciation of their servi ces in a more substantial way than hr words and promises. But let not the people of Athens become “ weary of well doing ?” There is yet room enough on the list for several hundred dollars. Council Proceedings. Council Chamber, ) “ " “ 573J Talmadge, Hodgson A Co. take the lead iu low prices on Sugar, Coffee, Meats and Molasses. How She Served Him.—'Wednes day night last, three young gentlemen of Athens paid a visit to a couple of young ladies, with one of whom our friend was desperately smitten, In course of the evening water was handed, and the young lady leaving some in her glass, our enthusiastic friend requested his adored one to wa ter him from her mouth, he not having the most remote idea that she would take him at his word. But alas for human expectations. Tho request was scarcely out of his mouth when the fair one deposited a stream in the poor fellow’s mouth that would have reflec ted honor upon a first-class hand en gine. Our friend is now consoling him self with the reflection that “never came poison from so sweet a place.” Great Bargains are offered by Mr. A. L. Dearing, who is now selling his immense stock at cost. Read his advertisement on our first page. Athens, Ga., Jan. 23,1873 A called meeting of Council was held this afternoon. Present: His Honor the Mayor, and Aldermen Palmer, Talmadge, Nickerson, Lumpkin and Hunter. The application of R. S. Tavlor for Retail Liquor License, at I. M. Ken ney’s Old Stand on Prince Avenue, was read. On motion of Aldermau Talmadge, Clerk of Council was in structed to issue the license upon com pliance with the law. Council adjourned, A. 1a Mitchell, Clerk. An adjourned meeting of Council as held this evening. Present: His Honor the Mayor and all the Alder men except Alderman Talmadge. Lager Beer License Nt». 5 was grant ed to E. H. Vonderleith on College Avenue, and the Clerk of Council in structed to issue the same under the regulations laid down in the Ordinan ces. Retail Liquor License No. 1 was granted to Randal Brown .(col.) on Market Street, upon his complying with the law. Communicaton of J. S. Bullock in relation to the position of Superintend ent of Streets, was read and laid over for future consideration. Report of Chief Engineer, Luekie was read, received aud referred to the Committee on Fire Department. Petition of Jay O. Gaily in refer encc to Auction License was read and referred to Ordinance Committee. Alderman Pope, Chairman Police Committee reported that he had rented two rooms from Mr. Simon Marks for a Police Station bouse. Agreed to. By Alderman Nickerson—adopted —That Section 30 of the Charter and the lines of the Fire Limits be pub lished in both City papers. On motion of Alderman Moss, tho regular monthly meeting of Council for the remainder of the year was fixed for the first Monday in each month. On motion ot Alderman Pope—The oath required ot Druggists was refe^d to the Committee on Ordinance. Council adjourned, A. L. Mitchell, Clerk. Go to Talmadge, Hodgson A Co’s for Codfish and Irish Potatoes. Not Right.—Mr. S. A. Atkinson requests us to state that he can be found at the New York News build ing, 13 City Hall square, where he will be pleased to meet or serve his old Georgia friends. We made a mistake in stating that he was employed in Mt. Vernon. Mr. A. is engaged on the New York News, which we consider by far the best paper published in that city, and cheerfully recommend it to our patrons. To Arrive—Two car loads of choice White Seed Oats, for Talmadge, Ilodg' on A Cos. Fine Shad.—We return our thanks to Mr. Wm. Clark, proprietor of the new Restaurant, for a nice shad. He is frequently receiving fresh supplies of this popular fish. If you do not want one raw Mr. C. is prepared to serve up in the best possible manner, or just anything else you can call for. Sed to Talmadge, Hodgson A Co. for your meal and Hominy, fresh ground every day. Editors North-East Georgian: ■ We are an obscure mortal—in fact, nearly as obscure as the new steamer aforesaid; but we have a few promi nent and important interrogations to -ti>e winds were chilly, the drizzling put to you, the people at large and the low tax board. We are aware that we stand a poor chance with the board. A writer in the Watchman has destroy ed our influence in that quarter, by suggesting them to cut down my vote because we ain’t got a equal shur of publick property like him. But, sir, we are a solger, or rather wunce was, and fit for the recent slaves, and liow- somever we be driftin toward a des potism, we still wave in all the grander of our Republican pride. Henc these few lines to no “If the people git a new steamer what will they do with it?” Mr. Editur, this question hes cost us many sleepless nites. We hev scratched our heads and ruminenaled on the rteenal past. Iu imagination, we have worked with the present Hopeful Company while the fire fiend leeped aud stretched its forked tongue high in etherial expanse. And oh> sir, there is one vivid occurrence we can never forgit. At a fire, not very long since, we wandered from ranks to give the gallant Hope a baud at the brakes. We worked with a will, de spite the dempralizing influence of des potism, while the perspiring fluid leak ed rapidly, but not enough to put out the fire. But, sir, we cau never, no never, forget the shock we endured when we heard the exclamation, “what in h—1 you’re doing there—the d—d old well’s been dry half an hour.” We wilted then and we wilt now whenever we think of it. But, alas ! the well was dry. The little Hope hand engine suffered fur water, and it had deprived a good citizen of water. Now, sir every time we think of the new .Steamer and the present low tax administration, that blasted scrape will cum bobin into my nogin. If the pee- ple git the steamer, how is the present low tax board going tew build cisterns for the steamer, aud if they git the steamer and don’t build the cisterns, where is the steamer going to git the water when the little hand engine can’t git enuff, that’s the question ? It is true, the boys might decorate it with butiful flowers and, like Sut Loviu good’s dad, act horse with it on the principal thoroughfares, and our local papers brag on it and our cr i rpr'se, ike the Atlanta Herald does about Atlanta. That would be some conso lation. But then we could buy some thing cheaper that would do just as well. We might buy a pretty little red and blue rope, which would answer our purpose to act horse with and be a good eel cheaper. ‘ But Mr. editor, it will tak $5,000 to build sisterns sufficient to run a steamer. We are awaire that the wa ter don’t have to lie boiled for it be cause wc herd of one feller who asked another “ what the devel they wanted with hot water to put out a fire.” But sir, it will take this sum or something neer it, to render a steamer valuable to our citizens, while tho expenditure of a much smaller sum will render the Hope hand engine more efficient. We are for the most possible good for the lest possible money, and when v,e add $4,000 for the steamer by con tribution, (an indirect tax) we have an aggregate extended for somethin that will not aid materially. No, Mr. editor let us fergit the steamer for the present and go in for the college appropriation. Let hold up «*ir college, and thereby edu cate our mechanics, enhance the value of real estate and make weaihly our merchantsand then—hurrah for plenty of new sisterns and a bran new steam Sam Higgins. Prizes.—Chief Engineer Luekie offers, as special prizes to Relief No 1, six handsome silver badges, to be given to the six best firemen. Our city fathers could not have found a better man for this arduous position than our young friend Lukic. If he dout make the Athens Fire De partment a success there is no use in any one else trying, aud wc may as well sell out our machines and bust up.* McEwau’s Sparkling Ale and Hib- bert’s London Porter at Tulinadge, Hodgson A Co’s. LIST OF FREIGHT £R, ) 573. } Council Chamber, Athens, Ga., Jan., 23,18 A called meeting of Council was held this aflernoou. Present: His Honor the Mayor and a full Board of Aldermen. Petition of Jas. H. Huggins Chair man of the Board of Directors of the Athens Street Railway to extend said Railway to Talmadge, Hodgson A Co’s.’ Ware house on Clayton Street, was read, Ui Rules, the following nsiqn of the ly Alderman Pope was adopted- That the Street Railway Co., be allowed to make an extension on Clayton Street to Tal madge, Ilodgson & Cos’. Warehouse— the whole of said extension shall be kept even with the grade of the Street and the back shall be filled in across College Avenue, and the crossing on Clayton Street with two inch plauk and two inch plank shall be placed on the outside of the track even with the iron. Said plank shall be wide enough to prevent jarring of Vehicles or Springing of Axles. If these terms are not cun plied with, said Extension shall be torn up at the expense of said Railway Co, On motion of Alderman Lucas adopted—that under the peculiar Cir cumstances of the case, L. J. Lamp- kin be allowed to make an addition, not Fireproof, to his Store ou Clayton Street; provided that said addition shall have no fire-place or Stove in it. On motion of Alderman Moss, the Mayor was instructed to inform John H." Newton that he must move his Blacksmith Shop uow located on Clay ton Street. By Alderman Nickerson—adopted. Resolved: That Wm. Wood &Co., be required within 30 days to enclose their Engine A Boiler within Brick Walls having Metallic roof (or a fire proof room or building) separate and apart from the Wood Shop, or to re move the same. Council adjourned, I A. L. Mitchell, Clerk. Smoked Salmon and Halibut at Tal madge, Hodgson A Co.’s. Innocense.—Some evenings since one of our Athens belles return ed from a ride with her beau. The day was bitter cold and, of course the happy couple nearly froze. The lady was describing to her friends how very severe the weather was, and as evidence of the fact, assert ed that “ Mr. Blank’s mustache,” the gentleman with whooin she had been riding, “ was frozen as hard kinfe.” A young friend being present, inno cently asked the fair one how did she “ happen to discover that htr escorts mustache was frozen.” The young lady broke out in the following style: “I didn’t do any such thing, and you ought to be asham ed of yourself to accuse me of it. I wouldn’t think of kissing any man.” One friend quietly assured her that he did not intend to infer by his inquiry that she had so favored Mr. B. We quietly await further develop ments. Live Agent.—Messrs. J. B. Ben son A Sou, of Hartwell, Ga., are not only live merchants, but live news: paper agents. They sent us yester day a number of new subscribers, and informs us that they will send another list next week. We return them onr sincere thanks. SECTION 30 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ATHENS. Sec. 35. Be it further enacted, That said Mayor and Council shall have powerto - establish ami fix fire limits, and from time to time, in their discretion, to ex tend and enlarge the same; within which fire limits, when so established, it shall not lie lnwful for any one to erect other thanjfire-proof buildings or structures of inf kind whatever, without th3 consent of Council previoi a'y obtained ; and should anr erect, or enuse to beerected, within such fire limits so established, any building or other streture of any kind other than fire-proof, the said Mayor and Cnunctl, after giving five dafs notice, shall cause the same to be removed at the expense of the owner of such buildings or other structures, 10 , be collected bv execution, as iu other cases ; and said Mayor and Council shalT have power to determine what buildings or other structures are or ar i not fire-proof. -Said Mayor and Council shall also have power to remove any. forge and smith shop when, in their opinion, it shall be necessary to insure safety against Jlirc. They shall have power to cause any stove, stove-pip*, or other thing which shall en langer the city as t > fire, to b i removed O remedied, as their proden e s’ a l direct. Be it ordained by t\c Inte r hint (Utd Hardens of thr city of Athens, That from and after the p.isstgc of this ordinance, the fire limits of said city h ll be included within the following boundaries, to-wit: On the North by Market street; on the West by Lump kin street; on the East by Foundry street; extended so OS to intersect with a straight line running with the alley known as Fulton street, between the office of E. 1*. Bishop, at present occupied by Dr. Murrell, and . the house belonging to the estate of Moses Me Wlnr cer, deceased ; on the South by the above straight line described, extending through the College grounds until it intersects with Lumpkin street. The above is published by order of Mayor and Count il. A. I.. Mitchell, Clerk. BABCOCK. SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY. Unclaimed freight now at the Office of the Southern Express j/Company, Athens, Georgia : 1 Pkg G E Abbot, Athens. 1 Pci M Andrews, Alliens. 1 Box M J Alexander, Harmony Grove. 1 Pkg Betts Jc Willis, Jug Tayern, 1 Box N B Cash, Athens. 1 Pkg J P Davis, Athens. 1 Collar England & Orr, Athens. 2 Boxs J T Edwards, Hollingsworth. 1 Pci Dr. Freeman, Athens. t Pkg H T Greenwood, Athens. 1 Umbrella E Hunter, Athens. 1 Box E P Holmes, Athens. •I Pci B II Hill, Athens. 1 Box-A Inglas, Clarksville. I Bag W A L Masters, Jefferson. 1 Box J P Linton, Athens. 1 Pkg B F Lyle, Jefferson. 1 Box J W McCaullj, Athens. 1 Pkg J H Nichols, Clarksville. 1 Box Wm. Sul. Russ. Athens. 1 Pci W B Tilton, Athens. I Box J E Wall, Athens. I Pkg Miss M. H Williams. Box A G Wes#, Ilomcr. 1 Pkg E II Borders, Athens. 1 Pkg E I, Fielder, Athens. 1 Budl J W Brumby, Athens. 1 Pci Jefferson Jennings, Athens. I Pci M L Morris, Athens. 1 Pci Sirs F Pliinizy, Athens. 1 Box T A Ashid. Athens. Box W Barrett, lliwassoe. 1 Box .1 P Countryman, Athens.. 1 Saw II R Cramer, Cramer's Mills. I Box It J Edenficlil, Athens. 1 Box Dr. V M Gurley, Carncsville. I Pci P II Harden, Athens. 1 Pci N L Jones, Curruhee. 1 Pkg D It Moseley, Daniclsville. I Box D McKenzie, Carncsville. I Pkg J W Massey, Athens. 1 Box A Morgan. Harmony Grove. 1 Pkg’s A J Nichols, Clarksville. 1 Pkg J T Potter, Athens. 1 Pkg H J Ragsdale, Athens. 1 Pkg T \V Smith, Athens. I Pkg L M Shaiiklc, Harmony Grove. lPcl Dinah Stroud, Athens. 1 Pkg W O Saycr. Elbert on. 1 Pkg II Tyler, Hartwell. 1 Pkg F W Teasley, Atnanilaville. 1 Pkg R Vnrnell, Athens. . 1 Pci C B Veronee, Athens, I Pci MissP Randolph, Athens. 1 Pci Jas Lyle, Harmony Grove. Athens, Ga., Jan. :Ust, 1873. Wm. Cait. Wn.r.iAMs, Agent. GEORGIA RAILROAD. Unclaimed freight now at the Athens Depot, Athens Georgia. C W Hood, II B Nelson, Cintliia Mathews, W Murray, .1 A Wood, J It Moseley, Tow & ltundall. Milton Math ews, Tennitl & Decker, S M 8hankle, E II Duncan & Cn., R J Hancock, J J Mc Culloch, S & Bro, D R Moseley, II S Anderson, G Dcadwylcr, C L Sorrell, E J Poster, E C David, J C M-jKay, II G II, F Martin, RS Thomson, J Jennings, E M Thompson, J J Howell. A A Dilaperric J H Chapman, T A Daniel. A A Thom son, Adam Thomson, R A Moon, S R W’ard, R M Hutcherson, E Fraycr, It S Griffeth.* A. Grant, Agent. The North-East Georgian.— Notwithstanding we worked off a large number of extra copies of our paper last week, we have not a single paper left over, except the files. We have had tf number of applications for cop ies, but could not supply the demand. Messrs. Luckie & Yancey are now receiving a large invoice of hand some new goods, of which the public will be duly notified. They are also adding much to the adornment of their store by decorating it with handsome, paintings and ornaments. Societies who desire badges can have them made to "order by this firm, of any desired metal. They inform us that an individual order will bo given as prompt attention as one from a full organization. Talmadge, Hodgson & Co. have just received a fresh supply of their cele brated “Cumberland Cut” Hams. The question as to how large fires may be prevented is interesting to all of those who own property, and When we consider the poor supply of water in this locality, it becomes peculiarly interesting to the citizens of Athens. The test of the Babcock Extinguisher made upon Our streets by Capt. Baker on Monday evening, 13th, was very satisfactory, and the question as how to prevent fires seems to bo answered. Babcock is the man. There are many merits peculiar to the Extinguisher.' First its simplicity: It has nothing of complexity about ft, rtnd is wholl/in- dependent of reservers. In ibis parti cular it ‘ would be vastly superior id steam and hand engines, for even when these machines have gotten to a fire they are often useless for the want of a good and convenient supply of water< Iu the next place, it is always ready at a moments notice, and can be kept charged for immediate use. They can be worked by one or two men, and there is a fire to be kindled prior to’ work, as is the case with Our stearrf engines, and there is no necessity iff waiting for a crowd to pump, as has id be done in the hand engiues. The chemicals can be kept at hand and when the fire is reached, work com mences without the laying of hose or further trouble. Thirdly, it is thirty times as effective as water and uses the only agent that extinguishes burning tar, oil and other combustible fluids. In the engines one cylinder can be changed whilst the other is working— this keeping up a steady stream. Oneof the greatest advantages which’ the Babcock possesses over other en- gines is that there is no damage from water. This is a great consideration when wc remember that usually there is as much loss from water as from fire.. The modicum of water used to give momentum to the carbonic gas is soon evaperated by the heat, doing little or no harm. The cost of the Babcock Engine is only about as much ns the cost of a first class hand engine. The charge costs less than two dollars. A feet that cannot lie too attentively noticed, is, that there is instant communication when the fire is reached. There is no delay on account of insufficient supply of water. In Meridian, Mississippi $5,000 thousand dollars were expended for the purchase of two of the largest steam engines. The decrease in in surance on property in the same place was at once reduced more than $8,000. The fire department of Athens has two of the smaller extinguishers. If the present efficient and splendid fire de partment had one of the Babcock Engines, costing from two to four thousand dollars, Athens would never make such a fire as Chicago or Boston. Don’t advertise ; it gives people abroad a knowledge of your town, and they come and settle in it; it will grow and other business will be induced to come in and thus increase your com petition. J86T The Street Railway is being ex. tended on College AveDue, so os to pa83 the ware house of Messrs. Tal madge, Hodgson & Co. DIED, On Welnwlar, 22nd Inxt.. in New Orleans, U., JANEI FALMElt, wife of George Palmer, agel 6*> year*. Chapped hanif., foe®., n« s h sfciw* plmplra,rltv- worin, HUt-dumiu and other cutaneou* iffeciloin cured, and the akin anidoaoft tieoa made with coimnon ter.- Tharpntjwt and aWMteK Cod Lircr OU la Itaz A OHWeU'a made on the sen chore, from freah, lected Ifrore, hy Cantrell, Hamid A Co., Sr York, I* ieabaoliilely pure and aweet. Fallen 14 who lAttc oneo taken H prefer it to all othn s PhysMana have decided it awperlortoanv ottiie other* in market. *c.
