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SPECIAL NOTICES."
OF THE UNIVERSITY,
Athens, Georgia.
flunks of Subscription to the Capitol
l ,.t t!»ft immotl Hank will l»e opened at
. otTu-i
Southern Mutual Insurance Com-
ly of Athens on TUESDAY and
J^ESDAY, jUie 18th ani 10th i lists., between
f 10 o’clock a. in. and *J o'clock p. m.
3Urchl2ih, 1873. Y. L. G. 1IAHRIS,
S. THOMAS, .
JULIUS COHEN,
J. A. 1IUNN1CUTT,
Committee on Hurl of Commiwonerju
Revived.—We saw a velocipede
on our streets a few days since.
Visiting Cards neatly printed at
this office for only one dollar per case,
of fifty.
Damage Repaired.—The dam
lately washed down in this city ha s
been temporarily repaired, and the
mill and factories are again under
way.
Gone North.—Many of our mcr-’
chants have gone North to purchase
spring and summer dry goods. Some
of the articles bought.have already ar
rived.
Oconee Huilding and Loan
Association.
First payment due on Saturday, 15th,
ai.1 must b‘ paid between the hours ol 9 A. M. and
6 IV >1 R..th the Secretary and Treasurer will l e
»l the New Urns Store, during the hours named.
Stockholder* failing to pay will forfeit their slock.
WM. KINtl, Jr., Secretary.
March Hit.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the re-
UuUr terms of the County Court of Clarke County,
for the trial of eases of contract where tho amount
claimed is nrer One bnmlaV'1 Hollars principal
W ill be hehl in the Court House in Athens at 10
o'clock A. M. on the third Monday’s in April, July,
October and January.
A regular monthly term of the County Court
will be held in Walkinsvillc on Saturday after the
third Monday in each month, for the trial of
< rintinal cases, and for the trial of Civil cases
where not more than One Hundred Hollars princi
pal is involved.
A. L. MITCHELL, Judge C. C. C. C.
March 141m Watchman copy.
If you want a live paper take the
Nortii-East Georgian.
E. S. England Co.—This enter
prising firm are now reciving a heavy
So They Say.—Madame Rumor f tock of new dry goods. Groceries &c.,
has it that a you ns gentleman of ,nfact evu >7 thing needed by planters
Athens traded oft a pair of slippers for
ft ticket to the Minstrels. Good trade
that
The Times.—Garden planting, cot
ton selling, lein taking, guano hauling,
corn buying, whiskey drinking, and
negro frolicing, is in vogue this week
'n Athens.
iliss E. E. Witherspoon
Proposes to open her School, March
31st, in her pleasant room nt the corner of Thomas
and Hoyt streets. The children will not he allow
ed to play outside of the enclosure, and a ill he
constantly under the eye oft he teacher during the
hours of recreation, and every attention will be
given for their improvement. mhlt-lt
Monumental Association,
OF AUGUSTA, GA.
A member of this Association is cn-
titled to such a share in the Property offered as
the Commissioners may award. The Monument
it to be erected in the county from which the
Sreau-st list of subscribers are shown. Clarke must
stand first. A few more tickets may he t'ouud at
the New I>rug Store.
BARRINGTON KING, Agent.
LOCAL NEWS
A CA1M).
Iu justice to the Wheeler <fc Wilson
Sewing Machine Company, it is but
right to state that my name have been
used through a inisnnderstanding. I
do recommend the Singer Machine as
a Manufacturing Machine. But I
use in my family the Wheeler & Wil
son Machine and consider it superior
to the Singer for family sewing.
P. E. Tresnon, Tailor.
No. 5 Broad street, Athens, Ga.
Our merchants are now being fully
supplied with their spring stocks, em
bracing all the beauties and novelties
of the season. Country dealers are as
sured that Athens is one of the best
markets in the land. Come and try
our dealers.
A Kiss.—“ I never kissed but one
man that wasn’t kin to me,” said
young lady of Athens the .other even-,
ing. "But you will add me to the
list.” “ No, I won’t.” " Yes, but one
kiss.” "No, I won’t, unless you are
strong enough, and goodness knows
you are.” He got it.
To Measure for Gloves.—I)o
you know howto tell what size of glove
you need ? Take a tape measure and
measure vourhand around the knuckles.
The number-of inches and quarters of
an inch that it measures is exactly the
size of the glove. That is, if it is five
inches and three-quarters around, you
want glove No. 5J.
Another.—There was a regular
"set-to” fisticuff in our city last Mon
day, in which one party was pretty
badly battered up. He appeared on
Broad street Tuesday with the black
ling hoisted over both eyes, which, we
believe, is a sign of “no quarter” and
extermination. By request, we sup
press the names of the belligerents.
Cat-Tail Millet.—I)r. King ad
vertises this valuable article of food for
horses or cattle. We have t l ied it, and
have never seen its equal for quick
growth. A row of fifty yards will sup
ply green food for six or more horses
all the summer. It will sprout up as
fast as cut down. Call at the New
Drug Store, purchase seed, and there
by save your corn.
The Pioneer.—This Hook and
Ladder Company are constantly out
practicing, preparatory to. taking their
trip to Augusta in May next. Them
Augusta boys had better look to their
laurels, for Pioneer is certain to bring
that prize back with her.
Job \\ ork.—Wc are now receiving
a new invoice of type, and are prepared
to do any manner of Job work in su
perior style,- and at prices as low as the
lowest. A speciality made of Bill and
Letter Heads, Blanks, Cards and
fancy work.
Jackson’s Magic Balsam.—We
call attention to the notice of this Bal
sam, which is recommended highly by
parties who have tried it. It is war*
ranted to cure all pains that “ flesh is
heir to,” and can be found at all the
drug stores.
Prizes.—Sec notice of the Confed
erate Monumental Association in an-
dthercolumn.nrhich takes pkteeonthe
3rd day of April next. Mr. Barring
ton King is agent in this city who has
tickets for sale. Invest in one and per
haps you will draw a fortune.
Runaway Horse.—On Saturday
last, a gentleman from Jefferson got
out of his buggy, and left a friend set
ting in it. r I lie owner stepped into a
drug store to make some purchase,
and as be returned the horse took
fright. The gentleman who was in
the buggy jumped out and the horse
ran away and broke the buggy all to
pieces.
Give them a call and examine their
prices, which will be found as low as
the lowest.
The County Court.—J udge
Mitchell notifies the citizens of Clark,
through our Special Columns that the
regular terms of the County Court for
the trial of cases of contract, where the
amount claimed is over one hundred
dollars, will be held in the Court
House, in thiscity, on the third Mondays
in April, July. October and January.
For cases under that amount, the
Court will be convened at any time.
A regular monthly term will beheld
in \\ atkiusville on Saturday after the
third Monday iu each month, for the
trial of criminal cases, and for the trial
of civil cases where not more than one
hundred dollars principal is involved.
University Hotel.—A few days
since we walked through this house
with the proprietor. Our friend Bob
lias everything in fine styie. The
chambers are well furnished with
everything necessary, beds clean, neat
and handsome. The table supplied
with tlje best the market affords. We
entered the. cooking establishment
from the dressing room. The kitchen
was no tt as a parlor, and the guests
may rest satisfied when they set at the
table that every dish is prepared with
cleanliness. His Ear is furnished with
choice liquors of all sorts. Mr. Lamp-
kin will see that all customers nt his
house will receive proper attention.
AN APPEAL 10 THE CITIZENS OF
ATHENS.
AT TALMUDJF,, HODGSON & CO.S.
A Fresh Supply of those nice Sau
sage Just received.
Cranberries! Cranberries ! at Tal-
inadge, Hodgson tt- Co’s.
Smoked Salmon and Halibut -it Tal-
mrnlge, Hodgson & Co.’s.
Bass’s Pale Ale, for invalids, at
Talmadge, Hodgson & Co’s.
A Capital Breakfast Dish.—
Our “ Sugar Cured” beef, for broiling.
To Arrive—Two ear loads of choice
White Seed Oats, for Talmadge, Hodg-
on & Cos.
McEwan’s Sparkling Ale and IIib
bert’s London Porter at Talmadge,
Hodgson & Co’s.
Something Nice.—"Beef a la
mode,” Nothing ever brought to this
city Can Excel it.
Send to Talmadge, Hodgson & Co.
for your meal and Hominy, fresh
ground every day.
Talmadge, Hodgson & Co. take the
lead in low prices on Sugar, Coffee,
Meats and Molasses. j
“Gilt-Edge” Goshen Butter, Choice
Cream Cheese and Maccnroni, at Tal-
madge, Hodgson & Co’s.
New layer Raisins, Currants, Cit-
erons, Prunes and Pigs, just receiv'd
by Talmadge, Hodgson & Co.
Talmadge, Hodgson & Co. keep the
famous “Pee Dee” Hams, used by all
the first-class Hotels in the country.
Choice New Orleans Syrups and new
hulled Buckwheat Flour, always on
hand at Talmadge, Hodgson & Co’s.
A large arrival of " Early Rose,”
"Early Goodrich,” anil “Jackson
White” Potatoes—expected daily, nt
low prices.
A Hint to Housekeepers.—If
you want the whitest, sweetest, and
purest Lard ever used in your kitchen,
send and Try our " Snow Flake” Pas
try lard.
B e keep the “ Great Pee Dee”—
tho^ ( harming “ Magnolia,” and the
Celebrated Cumberland Cut” Hams
Nothing on the great western market
Nf.w Goods.—We see some of the
Athens merchants are receiving beau
tiful spring and summer goods for la
dies wear. Some very handsome cali
coes, pretty enough to dress in for
church or visiting. Nothing is more
becoming to a lady than a fine calico
dress, tastefully made up and well fit
ted to the person. There is a neatness
about them that all gentlemen ad
min-.
Cotton.—Notwithstanding Tues
day last was a dark, gloomy and rainv
day, the streets of'Athens were.pretty
well filled with wagons loaded with
cotton. There is not a better cotton
market this side of Charleston and
Savannah than Athens, for merchants
give the highest prices, and sell gro
ceries as low as they can possibly af
ford.
Ground Peas.—A few days since
we noticed a very large quantity of
. I bags filled with ground peas Jat the
store of Gailey & Barry. There is no
better food for hogs than they ; can be
easily cultivated, and on tan-ly land
yield astonishingly. Now is the time
for farmers to lay in a good supply for
seed. They will save quantities of
corn in the fall in fattening pork.
Good Templar’s Anniversary.
We again call the attention of our
readers to the anniversary of Evans’
Lodge Good Templars, which takes
place at Deupree’s Hall, to-night.
1 his Lodge lias been in existence for
two years, and has accomplished much
good. • They have a large and increas
ing membership, and new applications
are received almost every meeting, but
there is still room for more. Go out
to-night and hear the arguments of the
sjieakcrs in favor of the cause in gen
eral and their own Lodge in particular.
We understand that a number of fine
pieces of music have been selected for
the occasion, and from the reputation
of the ladies and gentlemen compris
ing the choir, we have no doubt the
music will be of the highest order.
The exercises will commence at pre
cisely 8 o’clock. Let the hall be
crowded by old and young, and thus
encourage the Good Templars in their
noble work.
I have again been to see Willie
\\ hitehead, and take this occasion to
inform the citizens of Athens of hia
suffering condition. For a long time
he has been afflicted with consumption.
He is now in his bed helpless; his
wants are many, but he has no means
with which to relieve them. Hence,
I ask that each of us visit him'and
give something to assist him.
He deserves our greatest sympathy,
because he never asked for any heip
while able to help himself. The seed
of consumption was planted in his con
stitution wild® in a Northern prison.
Let us not neglect him, he believes
there his hope of his recovery if he can
get proper attention.
Respectfully,
W. A. Jester.
A MODEL LOVE LETTER.
Witty.—Last Sunday evening, as
a crowd of gentlemen were taking a
walk, one of the party, who is noted
for his great affection for the " ardent,”
complained very much from a corn on
his foot." " Yes,” remarked our
friend W., "if you >l.m’t quit drinking
so much of that mean corn whiskey,
you will have a good-sized nubbin.”
We heard no more complaints of the
coni.
Editorial Visit. —We were pleased
to welcome to our office, on Monday
last, J. T. Lumpkin, Esq., one of the
local editors of that sterling Democratic
daiip, ‘ the Atlanta Constitution. It
was our first meeting with Mr. L., and
we were much pleased with his pleas
ant, and cordial manners. He informs
us that tlie Constitution is .flourishing,
which we were not at all surprised to
learn, as with such an efficient edito
rial corps it could not do otherwise.
i Miss E. E. Weatherspoon.—This
I lady proposes to open her school on the
I 31st inst. in her pleasant room at the
corner of Thomas and Hoyt streets.
! Miss Witherspoon has taught in the
j city for many years, and we learn that
j she has always given satisfaction, both
in educating the mind, and training
the children in their behavior and con
duct. We hope to sec this lady open
with as large an attendance as her great
worth and intellect entitles her.
The North-Eastern Railroad.
ork on this road is progressing
rapidly. The upper barracks have
been moved about five miles further,
and dirt broke ou another section. The
rocky hill about two miles from Athens
is not finished yet, as there is so much
blasting to do. There is a squad
leveling oft tho ground for the depot,
but they progress rather slowly owing
to the rough and washed land.
Fine Wine for Cooking.—We
are under obligation to our neighbor,
Mr. R. R. Saulter, for a bottle of su
perior wine for cooking purposes. It
is pronounced by those who have used
it to be of the best quality. He also
presented us with a bottle of old Rye
Whiskey, about as good as is ever
made. Mr. Saulter has a very neat
bar, and everything good to drink can
be found in it. He lias the reputation
of being a liberal, kind gentleman.
Off for Augusta.—Mr. E. E.
Jon^s and Captain Bishop left for Au
gusta last evening, to make arrange
ments for the Pioneer to visit that city-
in May next, to attend the Fireman’s
festival, to take place at that time. A
formal invitation was received by the
gallant Pioneer this week, from the Au
gusta Fire Department, and they are
bound to attend, and test their skill
and muscle. If any other company
get’s ahead of them this time, its mem
bers must be made of something else
beside flesh and hones.
Sunday.—Last Sabbath was a
lovely day. We have had so many-
wet, cold and disagreeable Sundays
that it was a treat to find one clear
and pleasant. It had all the appear
ance of a Spring day; every one seem
ed to enjoy it, and at the sound of the
various church bells the streets were
crowded with people going to their
different places of worship. In the
morning, we attended the Baptist
church, where wc listened attentively
to an elegant sermon from the Rev.
Dr. Skinner. His preaching is clear,
plain and forcible. No affectation
about him, but just what a minister of
God should be, bumble and devout.
In his daily intercourse, lie sustains
the character of the man of God—a
pleasant smile, and a kind word for
all; always ready to visit the sick and
afflicted, and pour a balm into the
wounded heart. At night we attended
the Methodist church, and heard an
excellent sermon by the Rev. Mr.
Lewis. We were much pleased with
his discourse, and think be bids fair to
be an ornament to his church. He
appears to be quite a young man, zeal
ous in his work, and faithful in the
discharge of his duties.
Tho following is the verbatim letter
written by an Athens young man to
his distant friend, which accidentally
fell into our hands :
Dear John :—I am dreadfblly in
love with three of the most adorable
creatures the sun ever shone upon, and
to save my life I can’t tell which Hove
the best. Enclosed I send you a copy
of a letter I wrote one of them yester
day.
"I know you will be surprised, my
dear Miss M to receive this letter
from me, but the truth is, I have be
come so fond of you that I cannot rest
until I have told you so, and besought
you to suffer me to cherish an affection
which is becoming incorporated with
my life. I must do'you the justice, my
dear young lady, to say that no en
couragement on your part lias prompt
ed me to make this declaration, for J
am totally ignorant of what your senti
ments toward me are ; but I do know
that your favor, your esteem, your
love are worthy the ambition of any
man. I|have but little to offer you ex
cept an honest and fervent love, and a
good name. I could never hope to
dazzle or captivate you fancy, but I do
know I could make you happy.
Doubtless you have never thought of
me in the light of a lover ; but, I beg
of you to consider what I have said
calmly, and if possible favorably to
me, and my whole life shall be devoted
to the promotion of your happiness by
the tenderest care that man ever be
stowed on woman.
"P. S.—If you cannot answer me
favorably I shall console myself with
the feeling that I much prefer the tad
pole life of a lover to being transform
ed into a frog under the hands of a
parson.”
The Purim Bali..—This entertain
ment came off last evening, and was a
decided success. The night was clear,
tranquil and serene, and everything
united to add to the pleasure and joy
of the occasion. The best of order
prevailed, and nothing left undone that
would conti ibute to the joy and pleas
ure of the occasion.
It was opened first by a march of
sundry couples. Secondly, by a
waltz and other round donees, which
were perfectly beautiful. After which
was the quadrille, in four different
places on the floor. This was carried
out to perfection. We npticed one
gentleman, especially, who could throw
his feet, in almost every direction and
bring them to a proper and graceful
po iitiou on the floor. One ef his steps
he calls the "wire grass” or "back-
woods” step—we think correctly named
for, if wtYemcans mixed, this was a wire
step, for bis legs were certainly mixed
to a great extent.
\\ here all the ladies danced so well,
s do not like to discriminate. Suffice
it to say, that they could not be sur
passed.
As many of our citizens are probably
unacquainted with the history of this
festival, we give below an article from
the Jewish Messenger, which, no doubt,
will be read with interest:
Instituted to commemorate, the
deliverance of Israel from the destruc
tion prepared for them, Purim has
become the occasion for cordial merry
making, kindly sentiments and actions,
family reunions, thoughtful assistance
to the needy, and a source of pride
and pleasure to the Hebrews through
out the world.
Queen Esther was a Jewess whom
circumstance ennobled. She became
a heroine—the savior of her people. A
beautiful girl, raised to queenly digni
ty because she found grace in the eyes
ot the king, she- employed her eleva
tion as a means for the deliverance of
her fellow Israelites from the annihilia-
tion planned by Hainan.
Obeying her commands, for she still
Family Groceries.—We take
pleasure in calling attention to the ad
vertisement of Mr. Ii. R. Saul tor’s
family grocery. As will be seen, be
keeps everything ou hand that is kept
in an establishment of this sort. We
. I have bought several articles of him,
a,, Xu 1 K>0 ^ ams * or delicacy of j flm j f oun( j them all of tho best quality,
flavor.
Gai-ikn \\ ork for March.—
ontinue to plant Strawberries, Eng-
1 Celery, Sweet Po
tatoes, Horse Radish, Tomatoes, Cab-
n**’ ?? ^ orn * Plant Ground Peas,
Pumpkins, Okra, and a few Snap
•ms. *-0\v I nrsnips, Radishes, Let
tuce, Carrots, Parsley, E gg Plant, and
eget- >!e Ovaters, f or succession of
°P S - Keep your garden well worked.
JPnragus may be sown, and old beds
** if not
rn’l.i'""" 11 ''., T !'“ 10 a
opened l> ’ ^ kp r| ng has fairly
trees f /° t0Ct tl,e blossoms of fruit
1,068 from fn, st with smoke.
and as cheap as we could ask. We
consider him an honest, upright dealer,
who sells good articles, gives good
weight, aud at low prices. We hope
be will meet with the encouragement
he deserves.
Wiiat we Saw.—Yesterday we
noticed a jewelry merchant of this city,
astride a jennett, which was hitched
to a wagon on College Avenue. This
gentleman was dressed in a grey suit,
a fine heaver hat (we think belonging
to some one else), with a chunk bottle
in his hand—branded “ Old Guard.”
In the wagon was the proprietor, who,
seemingly, was very anxious for a true
picture. The operator, considerin
there was a bottle in view, that he saw
no chance of possessing, did a faithful
job.
NEW TEMPER AN l E MOVEMENT.
A REPLY TO “J. O’F.”
Editors jftrtk-East Georgian:
If you Will give me ti short space iii
your excellent paper, l think I can
place "J. O’F.” and all your readers,
in possession of such facts, ns will eh-
able them to understand the new Tem
perance movement
I. The Sons of Temperance in the
South seceded three years ago, from
their National Grand Division,because
negroes wo admitted into Order of
Sons of Temperance. They invited all
the other Orders in the South to meet
them on terms of equality, and organ
ize a " White Man's lempcrunce Order.”
They have waited patiently for this
end—going on, however, with their
noble work, and prospering rapidly to
themselves. ' .
II. The Good femplar Order was
in the same fix as the Sons. Neg oe
were admitted into the Order in Mis
sissippi, North Carolina, Maryland,and
the K. W. Grand Secretary of the
Order says, in every Grand Lodge ju
risdiction of the North. The laws of
the Order upon this matter, which is
published, and which you can refer to,
Messrs. Editors, is as follows:
“In forming Lodges of colored per
son's proceed in all cases as though they
Were white. (U. W. G. Lodge; 12
session reports, page 7.)
This is not the action of a State but
of the head body of the Order. The in
dex that points the reader to this law
is verbutun—‘ ‘ Colored.. jwrsi)i\s may fcej
come members of our Order.” " 4 *
This, sirs, is plain to an unprejudic
ed mind. I have told where negro
Lodges exist, and that it is not as
Massachusetts phases—but as the R.
W. _G. Lodge of their Order says.
Georgia Good Templars may console
themselves, if they can, with theories
of their own surmising; but the above
is the lav;. Take this simple test. Let
the Order of Good Templars be repre
sented by a circle. Now, take a pen
and black all this circle, put a small
corner representing three Grand
Lodges. Is that order n black or white
Order? Truth is immortal—error
writhes before it. The Order of Good
Templars is not on the white basis as
the low and the circle groves. I love
Compare -See for Younsclf.
I hereby say to tlie families of
North-East G orgia, that I have had
years of experience in the use of Sew
ing Machines, and can safely say to
them that I know the new Family
Singer Sewing Machine to be far supe
rior to any Sewing Machine made, for
tine itnd heavy dewing. I cheerfully
reborn mend the Singer as a perfect aud
desirable Sewing Machine!
CharLes Morris,
Merchant Tailor.
Athens, Ga., March 3; 1873.
the few Good Templars in Georgia,
and am sorry that they will not leave
that Order—but they are not the Or-
wu-lds a sovereign sway over our dtT lUK i camuit se t themselves up for
Temp;
tZX “s®“ d “ l
Dull.—If the present quietude of
our town is continued the local editor
of this paper will be compelled to hang
his pen on a " weeping willow,” and off
to the country go. Manufacturing
items is gay business, but to "daddy”
said items face to face with an injured
man who places a navy pistol to your
nose for you to smell while he makes a
carpet of the seat of your Sabbath
pants, is neither pleasant nor interest
ing. Do something. Only paint the
shadow of an occurrence for us to base
our authority upon and wc will draw
it out to a solemn and startling fact—
an undeniable truth.
Motes’ Gallery.—)Vc are indebt
ed to Mr. J. II. White, the courteous
and gentlemanly artist at this gallery,
for a pair of very correct and neatly-
executed pictures of cur beautiful
selves. The gallery is located in one
of the most desirable places in Athens,
and well and handsomely fitted up with
every thing necessary for the pleasure
and comfort of the guests, and with
every material for photographs and
ferrotypes of all kinds. Their recep
tion room is neafly furnished, with a
dressing room adjoining, where ladies
can retire and prepare their toilet pre
vious to “ sitting.” Visitors will find
Mr. White an accommodating, polite
gentleman, and a first-class artist, who
will not permit work to leave his hands
until it is perfect and- the party thor
oughly- satisfied. His.prices are as
low as the lowest, and pictures as good
as tlie best. Give him a call.
Don’t Kill the Small Birds.
There is a number of boys around
Athens who do nothing but live in the
woods with a gun on their shoulder,
and woe to the game that'conies within
their range, no matter wiiat kind, size,
class or description. We do not blame
them from hunting, but wc do most
assuredly protest against this whole
sale slaughter of small birds made by
them them, many of which are not
larger than your finger. Besides the
cruelty attached to this proceeding, it
is very wrong from a selfish point of
view. These little songsters do not
injure man or man’s labor. On the
other hand, they- are a great seainty
and aid to the country, iu ridding it of
millions of destructive worms aud bugs,
that destroys the vegetation aud kills
our fruit trees. Several States have
already passed laws prohibiting the
killing of small birds, such as wrens,
sparrows, &c., and we would be glad
to see a similar act passed in Georgia.
The little speckled bird familiarly
known as the "sap-sucker” is, iu real
ity, oue of the best friends to mankind.
It does not, as is generally supposed,
suck the sap (or ^ibstauce) from a
tree, but by inserting their bill into the
bark catches • a minute black worm,
that is sure death to any tree it enters
into. As proof of this assertion, it will
lie noticed that the fruit tree with the
most small pecked bole in it is invari
ably the healthiest and longest lived.
What if they do toll your cherries and
berries when they are ripe, they are
certainly entitled to a share. Without
their aid our orchards would soon go
to decay. Think of this, boys, when,
ever you draw you aim on one of
these little creatures.
Diii Wluster.—The following bill
was circulated over our city last Satur
day evening:
“ Lecture <5tu Spiritmrirsm, at the
Court house, this evening, by Dr
Webster. Heads examined and tests
ven free of charge. Ladies and gen
tlcmen invited. Admission 25 cents.”
We, of course, wfis on hand, to see
and report, as it is the duty of local
papers to keep their patrons posted in
all matters. There was a very small
attendance present, probably not more
than thirty-five, all told. The speaker,
a small sized nmn, appeared at the ap
pointed hour, and our seat being rather
distant, and the voice of the Doctor
very weak and low, we did not hear
the opening well enough to gather any
idea as to his subject. By degrees,
howeve/ his voice became stronger,
and then we began to gather his views.
He appeared to be equally down on
the Catholic and Protestant religion,
and advocated what lie called “ Spirit
ualism”—what we call “ infidelity.”
We do uot think his arguments were
strong enough, however, to shake-the
religion of any saue man. He de
nounced many portions of the Bible—
the swallowing of Jonah, the ark, the
birth of Christ, etc. He said that if
Christ came here to die that the world
might be saved, then we ought not to
condemn the Jews for killing him, as
they did us a favor thereby.
After his lecture was finished he
proposed to examine heads, when Mr.
C. B. Veronee; Dr. Grant, and several
gentlemen we were not acquainted with
stepped upon the platform. They all
said lie told the truth as to their
characters. • We being not well
enough acquainted with the gentlemen,
coald,BOt 1 §Mr. - —
Afterwahfc the Doctor said he could
A growings city—Athens.
tell what each one thought of himself,
(the lecturer) and the first hand held
up would be answered. One “ hand”
said he told the truth. The others
denied the revelation, and said that,
so far as being favorably impressed
with his discourse, (which he accused
them of), they considered it all “bosh.'’
Here pretty warnj words ensued be
tween the gentlemen and the Doctor,
who pronounced his Irish blood -up,
and said fie would either challenge
them to a combat with tongues-or fists.
The gentlemen, very properly, declin
ed to have auytliing more to say, and
left the hall. .
An eminent diviue of Athens was
asked what he thought of the “Doctor.”
“ Well,” says he, I think if the devil
can’t send out any better emmisary
than that, he had better let it aloae.”
The lecturer is a member of the
Masonic fraternity, and speaks four or
five different languages. He will,
after leaving , here, make his way to
ward Augusta and Savannah.
Just Arrived—A fresh stock of
newly canned: Tomatoes, Corn and
Greetf Peis, Talmadge, Hodgson
& Co's,
hearts, we devote Purim to joy arid
gladness, we strive to bury dissensions,
to form and foster new friendships, to
help and please one another, and to
succor the poor.
It is strange that Purim alone of all
the festivals iu the Jewish calendar,
has steadily grown in importance and
has proved a check to the progress of
the destructive policy. Purim receives
the homage of all classes and shades of
opinion in Israel—it exacts the respect
of all non-Jewish citizens fortunate
enough to participate in the festivities.
In no part of the world is it celebrated
with greater spirit than in our country,
where the story it preserves in memory
so well accords with the air of freedom
all the inhabitants of the ’and enjoy
without tear or favor. Here, too, it
has ceased to be observed exclusively
by the descendants of Mordecai’s gen
eration. The most enjoyable festival
of the year is Purim, and those who
observe it with the heartiest relish and
who regard its less with the keenest dis
appointment, are Christians, no less
than Hebrews.
The mission of Purim has been
eminently lmppy. From time immem
orial it has been customary for young
and old to go in bands from house to
house, indulging in innocent revelry;
assuming absured disguises, carrying
mirth and joyousness every where.
This not sufficing, they have arranged
superb assemblies, sometimes on a
magnificent scale as respects design
and execution, which have command
ed uuforin tatisfaction aud have been
unique for their splendor, fun and un
exceptionable character.
The moral effect of this Purim. cele
bration cannot be overestimated. It
is like the bread and salt of the Arabs
—having once participated in the gen
erous Jewish hospitality, who cau still
cherish a prejudice against the He
brew? Having enjoyed that beautiful
spectacle of the entire Isralite commu
nity, oM itud young, grave and gay,
patriarch and child, celebrating in
unison and with genial hilarity the fes
tival of Purim—how can any one thence
forth preserve an unkind opinion of
his Jewish townsmen ?
There is a cloud, nevertheless, that
obscures at times tlie clear blue sky of
freedom—there are Israelietes in Eu
rope not yet redeemed from the cruel
oppression of Haman. There are
Jewish homes enveloped in gloom, for
the stern decrees of Russian and
Romanian despots demand the exile ot
father aud son—for them, there is no
“ light, joy, gladness, and honor”—for
then, the radiant hope, the brilliant
prospect of Purim is a delusion, a
mockery. Let us bestow at least a
sympathetic thought upon our unhap
py brethern, who are still deprived of
the blessingsotfreedom, who still watch
so earnestly the coming of the Morde-
cai to release them from the thraldom
of Haman,
But to return, the Good Templars
were invited to join the Sons in the
new move. They refused to do so sim
ply because Northern Georgia had
been canvassed against tlie move, and
was ready to vote it down by & few ma
jority. Had the Grand Ixiilge met in
the center of the State, it would have
seceded by a heavy majority.
III. Many Lodges of Good Tem
plars, some Lodges ot Knights of Jer
icho in Georgia,'still feeling that it was
their duty, united with these Sons of
Temperance, on the ichitc basis and
formed the new order—The United
Friends of Temperance.
Here', then, you have a brief history
ol the new move, and only it was be
gun three years ago.
"J. O’F.” thinks the Georgia Graud
Lodge Supreme. I ask him, if lie was
at Rome? Did he not see an officer
of the R. W. G. Lodge, Hon. J. J.
Hickman, declare the Constitution
which the Grand Lodge had adopted
unanimously, null and vo : d. It was
done, and the records show it. Did he
know this, or had he left, thinking that
that new Constitution* was the law of
Georgia? I wish an answer. Is Geor
gia supreme then ? No, never. Read
vour laws and you will find that only
the II. W. G. Lodge can amend your
Constitution and must approve even
you*' by-laws. In the United Friends
of Temperance each State is made su
preme over all matters except the Rit
ual and private work, and the eligibil
ity'of any but whites to the Order.
“J. O’F.” does not desire to hurt the
feelings of the ^nkees. I wtrald hate
him know, that the United Friends of
Temperance is not sectional.- We
have nought against thrae Northern
men, who accept the white basis, and
am willing to IttfVe out the old negro
question, which has wrecked the gov
ernment, and which will wreck every
Temperance order that is not manly
enough to crush it out. We will grant
charters to the white people of Massa-
chu etts; but are not going to let those
people then bind us in a solemn vow to
negroes. An order—Social Order-
bus its meaning, has its bonds of union
and its rights of membership. We
respect the white people of the North,
but the nigger white people we defy.
Let ’em get mad—aud glad, too, who
cares?
I will not say one word against the
Good Templars of Georgia. I desire
them united with us iff our great Tem
perance Union—which shows our good
feelings for them. 1 am .sorry I have
to expose the short comings of the
national Order. Will not “J; O’F."
come with us. Truly,
"Georgia.”
list of Freight
Notice;
Since allowing the ‘‘Domestic" S.
M. Co. to use our names as a reference,
we have given their Machines a thor
ough and impartial trial, and find it d
very inferior and imperfect Machine
not suited to our use, running slow aud
very heavy, after a very few days’ use.
Any further use of our name is with
out our consent.
Whitman & Benson,
Merchant Tailors, 229 Broad st.
Augusta, Ga., Jan. l'q 1879.
Office Singer MVti CrJ., 1
Athens, Ga.; Mdrcll 3rd; ’73. j
For-two years hits this office been
located in Athens, and durviig tlffi
time we have given entire satisfaction
to our customers, and will contiuue so
to do in the future. We do not gas
about-our Machin#, - but.
. ■ ' -*■ - 1
work out its own praise am)
ity. For twenty years the usefriluesa
and durability of the Singer have been
tested in Athens. Then why purchase
any other make on an experiment?
We keep a large supply always on
hand, to meet the demands of our cui-
tomers. Jno. M. Upshaw,
Resident A grift.
Clifford Troup—Mrs: Westmor
land’s it :w novel—said to he superior
to ‘Heart Hungry.” Price Sf.75.- For
sale at Burke & I In lgson’s Book Store.
Accident to a Fireman.—Last
Wednesday evening, as the Pioneer
Hook and Ladder Company were out
practicing on Br’iiuf street, Mr. \\ m.
Dale, who was next to the truck,
stumbled and fell, and was run over
by the carriage, it hr aking bis cellar
bonK
Dr. Young was immediately .*tim-
moiicd to attend the injured mau, and,
through his skill and care, today,
(Thursday.) the sufferer is much re
lieved. The Doctor does ft'ot Consider
the damage by any mean's fatal,' but
says it will probably lie two or threo
months before lie will be able to attend
to his work. Many of the firemen
promptly stepped up and informed the
doctor not to spare any pains or ex
pense to render their comrade comfort
able and his recovery rapid, and they
themselves would bear the expense and
pay his bill. But Dr. Y.,with a
most-noble spirit, said he asked no re
muneration to attend a fireman whtf
was injured in the discharge of his duty?
that lie would take pleasure in attend
ing Mr. Dale or any fireman soinjured,'
and would neither ask nor rcceivo pay
for the same.
Mr. Pale is a tinner by trade—em
ployed in tlie large establishment 6t
Mr. E. E. Jones, of this city—arid is
a sober, industrious man, ft No. 1
workman, and as good a fireman nfl
ever “run with a machine.” He is uni
versally admired and res; e:ted by all
his friends, and their "name is legion.”
He lias been, of late years, visited l>£
many sad aftlic-tiohs, and being a poor
inan, is dependant upon his daily labor
fori a support for his aged parents, ho
being bereaved of his wife8 nne months
since.'
Members of the Pioneer, as well as
of the Hope, stepped forward, and
told bis employer, Mr. Jones; to
continue Mr. Pale’s wages (lie Same as
if he was at work, as long as he is dis'
abled; and that they would pa‘y tho
same. Mr. Jones informed them that
lie had no idea of discontinuing his pay;
if they had lint offered—that lie was'
himself too go -d a fircrwc-V to allow oho
of the calling to suffer; tin t that, if they
desired to, lie would accept their contri
billions for Mr. Dale, ami if they did
not supply bis wants he b'msclf would
make it up.
f So if a'ny of our citizens?desif'C tCrotAi-
tribufe to this noble cfusc, they can
hand in their gifts to utijr member of
th'c department. *• ?
Horrible Death.—Tlie following
communication was handed us for pub
lication : • •
A man was talked to death during
one of the cold nights last week. For
further particulars, see the ex-Tax Col
lector.
House Burned.—Corse Brumlev,
a respectful colored man, had his
dwelling house and contents all con
sumed by fire on Thursday, about 10
o’clock A. M., while he and family were
planting corn some half mile distant.
Loss about $900. No insurance.
In demand—-cow foodv
SOUTHERN EXntESS COMPANY.
Unclaimed freight now at the Office
of the Southern Express Company,
Athens, Georgia :
1 Rox Elbert Ashcw, Barbers Creek.
1 Pkg E L Felder, Athens.
1 Box B T Lyle, Athens.
1 Box P F Lamar, Jefferson.
I Pkg B F Morris, Athens.
1 Pkg M L Morris, Athens.
1 Bag J M Pittman, Athens.
I Trunk B F Smith, Athens.
1 Pkg T B Vincent, Athens.
1 Pkg'D J Waldrop, Jefferson.
1 Pkg F T Meyers, Athens.
I Pkg Lewis Shelton, Athens.
I Trunk John F Jones, Athens.
1 Pel R P Trippe, Athens.
1 Pel James W Reid, Athens.
1 Pci W L Morris, Athens.
1 Pel W E Johnston. Athens.
I Box T A As-hid. Air Line.
I .Box W T Crow, Athens.
1 Box Bowers & Brown, Eagle Grove.
1 Pel T 8 Davis, Currahee.
1 Pkg Mrs. M C Daniel, Athens.
I Pel Dr. C M Gibbs, Clarksville.
1 Box T A Jones, Watkinsvillc.
1 Box A Morgan, Harmony Grove.
2 Boxes.! Mabry, Camesvillc.
1 Pig F Moore, Athens.
1 Pel J G McLester, Athens.
1 Pkg T A Neal, Athens.
1 Pkg W H MeCurry, Athens.
1 Box O'Kelley & Taylor, Athens,
1 Pkg Miss Randolph, Athens.
1 Pci Dinah Stroud, Athens.
l.P Box T Smith, Carncsville.
1 Box C L Williams, Nacoochce.
1 Pel Amanda Iverson. Athens.
1 Pel Win Murray, JVatkinsville.
Athens, Ga., March, 13th, 1873.
Capt. Wm. Williams,' J gent.
For tho North-i>ast GeTrgikn*
PARAGRAPHS'.
BY SAUS TELIt.'
Docs it not seem strange th’a't.TWe Pres
byterian Church edifice, of tins' city,
should give way, ft containing inoro
soundsletyiers than almost Any other buffer
ing town ?
The says that “Ben. Butler re
sembles a ghost.” We think if you
could see him, with his borrowed ‘spoon
and fork’in the treasury flesh-pot, you’j
say lie’s a gridin'i ,
We hear lroni South Carolina that A
great m iny receivers of public moneys
have been detected in appropriating said?
moneys to their own personal use.
Then 1 is an old saying that “the reetic-
ot is as Lad as the thietbut in this in
stance the miage more than app i s, lor
every receiver is a thief.
Is it not strange that a supper to which
a person is not invited, generally, causes
more unpleasantfeeling than one at which
lie eats promiscuously of ice-cream,’
pickles, &c.l
■ “Now, let us take an honest, impartial
and truthful view of parties,” says t’hcf
Providence Journal. “Let ffs see,” said
the blind man.
Punch says “if a lover should wish to
see the teeth of his beaut f-1 lady-love,
he should praise her . rival before her
fate.”
We would suggest, that if said lover
desired to/<*( the torgue, aye. rnd the
teeth also, of that lady, he shou’d follow
the same a to se.