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The Weekly Democrat. | -ES' j happened into the above cstablish- THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1872. CITY | inent, andf for halt an hour, wit* 1 nested the opening of one ot the » pim prettiest stocks of Millinery Goods AM) COl .NTY AFFAIRS | ^ ^ h% to onr citv / gnrelv Attention Ladies.—Mrs R. F. f suits, hankcrchiefs, hosiery, corsets, GrifUn, the most fashionable Millin-! trimmings, ribbons, napkins, towels, er in the city has jnst received the Ac., opening at Sleiningcr A En gels Flint River stores. prettiest and best assorted stock of millinery Goods that we have seen in town this season. The ladies who would get the best of everything .Sotn that celebrated lull blast. That's good. nothing ever equalled it: we know j should call and see her by all means, of Mrs. R. is ac- jiev, Walter Knox.—This gen tleman is regarded by the Methodist cler ,, V n« one of the ablest divines in the State. His introductory ser mon at our late District Meeting was pronovneed a master-piece and ordered printed in the organs of the church. We learn he is to preach the introductory sermon at the meet- j 11L r which is soon to commence at Valdosta. t)\ KRMAI.V *'<* v/v/civ* .. f tjICto Mr. !>• M- (* r ’iffin | ias Dj' kuowledgcd far and wide to be tho Arctic feoda Fount i peyr best, and the ladies always rely upon her judgment in preference to that of anybody else. During our brief stay the store was filled with ladies, all eager to see the latest fashions, ami pro nounce their opinions upon them, consequently our cars were greeted, with innumerable exclamations such as “Did you ever!” “La! Isn't that elegant.” “Howcharming!” “I won der !” “This is the prettiest!” “No! no—this is!” “Superb!” “Now wouldn’t that suit Miss 1” “J know she will have 11!”“' Wc were bewildered with the nev er ending display of goods, and the unceasing chatter of the dear ladies, so like the prudent man that we are, we retired. In conlusion, ladies, far and near, we would say, if you want anything in the miliencry line go to Mrs. Reynolds lor it. Grand Opening to-day. Mn. E. Excel.—Wc arc glad to welcome this clever young gentle man back to old Bambridge. He }, as been spending several months in Savannah, but will make t his his future home. Simon A. Wiel that lH iire of good fellows, and one of the best of our merchants, is very fortunate in securing his services. ])s\th of Little Tiiaddie. Ibis l.rfoht-cyed little boy, the son of Mr. ami Mrs. J. F. Van Horn, died Oil the 9th inst., aged fifteen month? aui.1 nine days. He was their only «-Vild and consequently their sorrow must have been very great, lhey have one irrvat consolation, however; Ik- i.s now in Heaven there^ to be happy witli flic angels of glory to -all eternity. The funeral and bur- ial-services were performed by Rev. Dr. Babbit, and were largely atten-' •led bv many sympathizing friends. We. noticed that mimerous floral «)fferings. fit emb’mnis of the inno- fcnce of List deceased, were placed upon the grave by fair hands. Brxrn of Keys Lost.—Between the residence of Mr. Van Horn and Bier own, Mrs. J. E. Dickenson lost a bunch ot keys, seven or -eight in .number. They were on a steel ring. Any person finding them will confer a favor by leaving them at this office, or Mrs. Dickinson's residence. Ax Accident that might have iikkx Serious.—Last Monday, for a little while, .tfcere was considerable excitement iu front of the Flint River Si ore. Two of the 'aircst of the vity were in a buggy, when the .horses took fright, ami hut for the timely intcrve»tioti of bystanders the animals might have lnade a scamper that would have resulted in a serious disaster. The ladies, however, when the danger was over, sprang from the vehicle with a liini- bleness that was quite creditable to their activitv. Death of Mit. E. C. Homxsox, Jil -The deathf?Hbis nineli esteem- vil young gentleman was not alto- gel her unexpected, for his illness had been long and severe, yet the sad event shed deep gloom over the hearts of his mai.v triends. None knew him but to admire his frank, aiilF^t and generous disposition, iiiontiftii° "'ill ever, wc feel assured, detraetioj? name with obloquy or ('Jfristi in—a^° ' vas a consistent pal ehnrch-ann llMJi ; or ? h0 E P isc °- joying sweet rest IV ollbt no * 1SCD : •bliss “beyond this v^ sc ^Uns of Jle leaves a young wife-ol, toars - mourn his loss, to whom we ■our hcart-lelt sympathy. child to xtenu The Wii.mtAX Troupe.—This talented Comedy Company gave the last ot their series of entertainments at Hopson Hall on Saturday evening last, to a crowded house. We com mend this troupe to the press and people everywhere, as worthy of patronage, Wiidmah is a clever man, and does all that lie says he w-111 do. That's the sort of an indi vidual we arc willing to help along. The Freshet.—The Flint river, ••so recently surging out of its banks like a nfighty inland ocean, is fast receding to its legitimate 'bed. though even now, to the stranger, it appears a. perfect Mississippi ot red, muddy water. The Arnett Bridge we notice is in Thespian Enteiita i xm ext.—Wc hear that our young folks arc de termined to resurrect the dramatic talent of the city soon, by giving a first-class theatrical entertainment, it the head of this enterprise is Mr. L. Oscar Jackson, who never fails in anything he ever undertakes, notwithstanding he has remained single for a considerable time. fNo insinuation meant.) Let everybody take an interest in this matter and roll on the ball, and miiCh pleasure will be the inevitable consequence. The gallant little steamer Farley landed at our wharf from Columbus last Sunday night, and departed for Mariana next morning. The Cap tain of this buoyant craft, ve notice, has been stulfining Frank Cnltzcll, with all such good things as bananas, piue-applls, oranges, and the like. Strawberries.—We notice that the many stra wberry beds in the city- arc beginning to grow red with their delicious fruit. Dr. J. A. Butts has the most ex tensive beds in the city, though Mr. Mr. F. L. Babbit fs not' far behind. City Ice House.—II. B. Ehrlich, the great grocery man, has his mam moth icc house now open for the ac commodation of the public. He will sell you from 1 to 1000 lbs in loss lime than it takes to tell it, and at such low figures that none arc too poor to take advantage of them. Mr. Nussbaum will accept the thanks cf our printers for a chunk ot foe iron) the Ice House, and a batch of lemons and sugar from the store with which they made lemonade suf ficient to swim the steamer “Califor nia.” Xu33 is a perfect gem of a good boy. Shall we Re-orc.axize the Baixbkidce Ixpepexpexts ?—We think there Is no impropriety in an swering this question in the affirma tive, although Arc have not read the law allowing the organization of vol unteer military companies—but as the Mov(Vis being carried forward in almost every part of the State, we are inclined to the opinion of its being a good one, and consequently are in favorof assembling the sur vivors of tho Inde|>endcnts and such other citizens who loci interested in •he matter, together at once in «r- N; to take some definite action. 1 ere is nothing that would please eu .r than to sec those old bat* e-scam.-*. ve t e rans reassembled af ter so many ^ ars of scpai . ation . i n . deed the gay u. 5f 1 the ratm drums, andpqueaK fifoswouUl caH no memory of (?., e Mlum d so a iVully that all conn. t . ejoiQC j n the reorganization. J Among those who used to so much pride in the company be fore the war wc might name Col. W. O. Fleming, Capt, Geo. W. Lew is, Capt. E. It. Peabody, Lieut. T. .1. Thompson, Mr. W. W. Harrell, Mr. S. L. Belcher, and Capt. Cha G. Campbell. These are men who might take a leading part in restor ing the o'd corps; and for the mem- Married.—At ilie re»idencr of the bride's moth er, on Tuesday evening last the 16th inst, at i) 1-2 o’clock, by the Bev. Mr. Uoyt, of the Presbyterian church, Mb Jamec* Watt to Mies. MAggie Innrs— all of this city. Tee above short but comprehensive a most dilapidated condition, tire; orv of the immortal ones who fulling water having swung the bro ken tier entirely "off. We think, however that a thousand dollars " ill repair the damages and make everything in statu quo. The damage to the Atlantic & \ Gulf Railroad is not near so severe ! as ' vas first anticipated, now that j the extent can be seen. The cm- deep the sleep that knows no wak ing,” we hope they will do so. h hat say the friends of the move to a meeting in the Court House on Tuesday night next ? Let us hear from von. A seedy and unhappy looking man, entering the revival meeting near the noticiug topped up to him and asked tf he was a Christ ian. “No,” said he, “I am the Local Editor of the Bainbridge Democrat. 7 ’ tie. and considerable other work. Tiie engine house can be righted h little trouble, and the break in Uic engine xve hear is of not pinch consequence. Some little repairs ■" ill l>e needed in the water tank and "harves, when everything will be U! > usual. Had it not been-for the sagacity °t Mr. L. 0. Jackson and his well- jniei. action in placing a dam across le slough of the Moore jrte miles from the city a verv sc- ■ , . . , cions accident would have-occiirred ' and tbe boy dealbI * s,ck; ^ pain, t0 the road, which would have re-! ll0Wever ’ was not intense. Medical quired an immense amount of time a 'd was immediately sought, and at 1 e P a i r * for the water this wiiting the bov is in a fai 2K k e *°P the dam was Mi- i 'f ber l lau railroad track. G Jackson is agent Tor the A * * Uk A ™!i ' loll,lr - "'HI make • 10ad a11 ri ght again. Bitten bt a Rattlesnake.— A ne gro boy belonging on Col. Sim’s plan.* iat.on, near this city, was bitten on his left artn, near the shoulder, about dark last Mondsy by a rattlesBake with three rattles. The arm was con- Pond, siderably swollen in a few minutes, we think. way to recover. If the snake had been older t' e bite must have been fatal, for bis teeth had to he pu'led from the arm. There is this singular fact about rattlesnakes,—the virus is never very poisouous until they have passed the age of four vears. paragraph tells the tale. Four years ago a young, stout-hearted Scotchman left hi* ‘'native heath’’ to try his for tunes in onr Western World, vrbo, after a tedions journey, "cast his lot” utnoog the good people of our city. Possessed of virtne, honesty, integrity, industry and energy, he was not long in winning the confidence of onr entire community, and after proving himself to the entire satisfaction of every one, James Watt wooed and won the beautiful Florida naai leu whom he led to the altar on Tuesday night. The bride was beautiful —indeed the sight of a young bride al ways invites onr heart involuntarily to joy. The festal attire, the myrtle wreath upon the-virgin brows; fill the affection ate looks, and the anticipations of the future, which beautifully accompany her—all enrapture us. But. enough, of such rhapsody—let us come down to our sphere of reporter for the press. At the appointed hour the pavlor was filled with relatives and friends, anx iously awaiting the ‘‘dearly beloved • and attendants. All suspense was soon relieved, however, by the entrance of those in question—the attendants first, followed by the magnificent couple soon to be united, who seemed to feel: “It is not often that we do these things, Bat when we cV, we d j tli m handsomely. ” The aiteudants were eight, as follows: Mr. W. C. Rockwell, city, and Miss Roberta Jones, Florida; Mr. George W. Haines,-Tesup, G{t-, and Miss Florence Maxwell, city; Mr. Frank Smith, city, and Miss Heleu Nicholooa, Florida; Mr. John Witt, Thomasville, and Misn Cora Cunningham, city. Just here, let us remitrk, that we’ll put the four yountr Judies mentioned against the Slate for Reality and personal attainments. Tu" .ceremony by Rev. Mr. Hoyt was very imp ‘ssire, and eminently sugges tive of the so- ’toii hour that was link ing two hearts ->gether to bs severed only in death.’-* Tin's being over con gratulations pottvei? in upon the happy pair, after which they .had t;.'U e 1° ar rive at the pleasant conclusion they were ‘‘man and wife.” Let us them for a moment uud take a look at i he guests. Ah ! if over the beauty of Baiuliridge shone forth resplendent!y it was then, but we liiv*^ not space to describe the different aspirants to Q leenly preten tious—suffice it to say, all wore Queens. Mayor Jones, that prince of good look ing bachelors, was 0:1 hand—bat “they soy” he is to be married soon. Rock well imother ‘ Old Ship of Zion” was there too, but it is presumed that he .fill ‘"depart” sqon, probably next. Mayor Haines, of Jesup, was on his p’s and q’s to a certain belie, who, Dame Rumor tavs—well its-uo body’s bnsiuess. Squire Donalson looked like a man in search of a “rib,” and from his known determination there’s no telling what will happen. Maxwell, Frank Smith, Wrigh t, Henderson. Tonge, M. Huge-, Jolm Wat‘& Co., like onr delectable self, are always ’aspiriug but never achieving, yet they are hope ful. Tho supper was very elegant and did great credit to Mrs. Innes, the ad mirable ’adj who no doubt superin tended its preparation. The cakes were really beautiful and whoever em bossed them certainly has attained a profh-rancy in that art very rarely seen now-a-days. ’fis needless 10 describe this repast, but will say that il’sjnst such a wedding supper as we want at at ontk; and we’d be willing to marry onv* a week as long as we lived if we could fi<?cni-Q such a supper every time, We, this lead pencil driver, and everybody else had a happy, happy lime, and if they didn’t they should never be ailovVed to attend another wedding. Bat we conclude, wishing that Jim AY att and his fair bride may live till eternity grows gray, and then may tbey be as youthful, loving, confident, and hopeful, as they wete on their wed- ding night. 20 Boxes cheese just deceived and for sale by A T. Reid & Co. 25 Cans A. No. 1 butter 5 lbs cans just received and for sale by A. T. Reid & Co. Go to the Fliftt River stores if you want a neat and handsome spring or summer suit, shoes or boots, gents furnishing goods of eveiy des cription. Go to Flint River stores for bar gains and novelties in Spring and Summer dress goods. A cheap line of black aipaecas of ah grades. The best assortment of white goods, Foullard Japanese and other silks printed and white piques. Simon A. Wiel has all the novel ties of the season. Ladies Dress Goods a speciality. Gents clothing of the latest and most elegant styles. Groceries of all kinds. Call and sec him. Subers has just got in a new and elegant stock of silverware ot every, description and style. Also, musi cal instruments, Ac., Ac. As Subers has decidedly the most attractive establishment in South western Georgia, we expect every body to call and see him. I Kwelicki A Bro., besides being ttvo of the cleverest young men in the city, have a very fine stock of dry-goods, groceries which they are selling at very low prices. Call and sec them before going elsewhere. John I. Robison the boss carpen ter anil contractor of the city informs the public that he is ever ready to do more work, better and with greater dispatch than any other workman in the city. If yon haye contracts to be let out give him the first showing. Dick McGoldrick, the best black smith in Decatur county, is always lad to sec those having work in that line at his new shop at the cor ner of YY r ater and YY’est streets. He does all kinds of work neatly quickly, and at reasonable rates. Young gents, do you want to see something that will make “youv mouths water ?” If you do, go to Noel Gainey A Co’s clothing store and examine those beautiful Spring Cassimers. They are perfectly ele gant. Go and get a suit of it, and. if your sweetheart don’t fall in love with you, then we’ll pay for lying. Wo took dinner with a friend the other day, and such a dinner wc u°.ver partook of before. YY’c did not know the Bainbridge Market Co ;Pu afford so many nieeitics as xve saw oil that table, but when our host infor.:iO‘l us that he patron- eil Ehrlich, ail \.” 4 -8 explained. Let everybody patronize Ehrlich. men they write me again with more fool ish question?. At my present Post- office the number is increased until, i mast ask a place in your columns that they may know wherein 1 am so negligent. - * ”-- ’ ■- -- ■ V I am not interested in the State it, for if cultivated, wonld have made seventy-five. And When a stranger comes along that knows no better, he tells him that he had a drought. Very often the thought and rain- are divided by a cross fence. Lafet year was the first drought in twelve years, further than my own welfare is con- and a half crop was made. The sea- /•nriiorf • \rw7r»r>/l it I^ littln T /innr. iCi* * r.n .» • • ccrned: indeed, it is little I care if it is not more densely poualated. At the same time, I feel a deep interest m their welfare,.. and would gladly impart any information, but there are agents for that purpose who are drawing big salaries; and young men, yon should read the papers, learn who they are, and write to them. In reference to the question so common, “which is tbe best part of Texas ?” I really cannot say. No two Texans will agree on that point. The most favorite counties are Ellis, Johnson, Hill, Bell, Collin, Cook, Ac. Some of the richest are not consid ered healthy-, and therefore are not so desirable, namely: YVashington. Red River, Lamar, Dallas aud Mc Lennan. The stock country is in YY’estern Texas, or sooth of the Col orado. Nueces has the most; Atas cosa next. All the surrounding counties, and up the frontier as high as Hood, are covered with cattle and horses. So -it depends entirely open the occupation of the emigrant what part is best. A “new comer” should get as far west as possible to be out of the range of the Indians. A farm er can find any sort of a location from the Red River to the Rio ’Grande. To strike out pretty far west, however, he can have the same advantage that the Texan now has over the “new comer.” Besides, the State will give him land, Avhcther he be a married or single .man. It does not require"labor—a little attention, and wealth accumulates. During about five years’ travel in the State, I thing sometimes \\ r estern Texas the most “complete”. North of the 4 city “the -everlasting mountains >' oU * 6wcw-h«aiU son is full wet this year, and ihe prospect for crops is flattering. There lias been some little cry and hue about “Radical rule, tyranny and oppression.” I do not know how it started, but os the majority ot Texas editors are “stockmen,” and they are all that have heard of it, I suppose that they have been scan ning some eastern papers. There is no such thing as oppression known in Texas. The “campaigners” have picked up all the means lying about loose; and most of them have gone back North. I am satisfied that the next election will be carried Demo cratic by a large majority. Railroad exciierrrem i» prevailing fiom San Antonia to Jefferson, to sueh an extent, until the small pox, does not even divert their thoughts These Western people are glad to hear that they are coming. They regard a Railroad, as an institution of charity, and all, are ready to give it something when it gets liere* I could mention young men from your crunty,' that came here poor two or three yeais ago, and now are very comfortably si'uated, with horses and cows aronud them aud plenty of mon ■A*y. Also some young ladies. One Miss Kittle C. , whose father was a refugee to the county, came to the State about three years ago. Lefi her sweet-heart behind who not know ing how much a pretty girl is admired here, thiougli -sotpathy came out to marry her, when to his great surprise he could not even wait upon her;, a!-- folded not little amurenitiit.- Boys you had better come ahead scatter, the perpetual hills bow;” s juth and cast, clear streams of water play along with a rich bank on either- side, and the “sun rises in the east and sets in the west.” Build ing material is -abundant, and rock is much preferred to timber.' There is-not a doubt that it is as healthy as anywhere. I am frequently asked if it ever rains here. If it did not rain so many cattle could not actually exist. A man will plant a few acres in corn, perhaps plough it once, and because it only tuakes thirty or forty bushels per acre, must have some excuse for Those that use to listen to Mr Hooker preach, speak of him often, and enquire if I know where he is. Thi nk they would beglad_ he would come to Texas if still living. You that are desirous of coming to Texas, come and see for yourselves. Your friends feel a delicacy in being the main cause of your coming, for fear that you may censure. But to myself I am not the least afraid of any one not being satisfied, and would gi ve you my 'whole attention bat can not positively spare the time. Respectfully, Geo. Elkins. M. M. Cohen has a vet.’,' full stock of Groceries and Dry-goods. If you want your tables laden with the good things of earth he is the very man to buy them of. - Go aud see for yourselves. Jake Born, tlmt prince ot good fellows, who will do anything on earth to accommodate his custom ers, now offers the *most superb stock of harness, saddles, bridles, leathers, shoe-findings, beltings, Ac., to be found in the State, ail of which he sells at alarmingly low rates. Al though he has a perfect rush of or ders, he always manages to supply a few niorc. Go and see him. Morgan A Harrell have the neat est and prettiest Drug Store in town, and they keep it supplied with everything imaginable in that line of trade. Call aud see them and ‘you bet’ you’ll get your money’s worth, and be waited on in a manner that you’ll like. □TJHCJE OF THE - BAINBRIDGE DEALERS IN THE MARKET WITH THEIR SPLENDID STOCK OF rin^ Goods! Fresh Garden Seed.—Messrs. Butts &. Peabody have just received a very large assortment of best Garden Seed Iroin the best producers in the laud We never saw a better lot of seed in our life. Just go down to their well-known and popular drug store, and examine them, for now is the time to begin to prepare your garden. Let it be Recorded!—Yes, let it be remembered that in addition to his large stock of guns and pistols, James YY’att has a supply of mechan ics' and planters’ tools, nails, axes, pot-ware, etc. Also a large lot of cotton ami manilia rope. Special htteution is called to his assortment of storehouse and other locks, pock et and table cutlery, razors, scissors. Guus and pistols repaired. A full lino, of ladies lawn and linen A Reason Given.—A man was was once brought up before a mag istrate, charged with mariving six wives. The magistrate asked hint how he could be so hardened a vil lain. “Please your Honor,” said the man, “I was just trying to get a good one.” Some people have tried as often to get a good cooking stove, and have only been successful when they purchased the celebrated Mon umental Cooking Stave. For sale byE. Johnson. i Dr. J. D. Iloyl A Bro[have in store the most complete assortment of Lamps and Lamp Fixtures ever brought to this market. Pure drugs, close attention to business and the liberality of the proprietors have given this house the enviable repu tation of having the best drug es tablishment in South western. Geor gia. , - ‘ VTOI.IIV STRINGS, ETC. | * Go to W. C. Subers’ to buy Italian Yiolin and Guitar Strings at 18 to 20 cents, same as are sold in large cities at 20 to 25 cents. He wifi sell YTolins at $2 25, with box, bow and strings complete. Accordeons at $2 00, and all other Musical Instruments in proportion to quality, etc. All who wish to “soothe tiie savage breast” call- around and equip yourselves. tf Correspondence of The Democrat. Letter from the “Lone Star 5 * State. San Antonia. Texas, ) April 6th, 1872. f Editor Democrat: Since my removal from old Deca tur to Texas, I have been constantly receiving letters, asking me about the State. Some I have answered as best I could, but not satisfied, I We Are new offering our usual FULL ASSORTMENT of,GOODS, among which are to be fount! • -* *- — * ORGANDIS, GRENADINES, CAMBRICS. WHITE PIQUE, LAWN, LINEN and SEERSUCKER SUITS, BEACH PARASOLS, HAMBURG TRIMMINGS,- BLEACHED and BROWN SHEETINGS and SHIRTINGS, COTTOXaDES, LINENS, DENIMS, CASSIMEBES, - NEW STYLE HEAVY SHIRTINGS, UN TRIMMED HATS for Ladies <t Misses, (in black, Brown and white) » ALPACCAS k PRINTS, IY GREAT VARIETY AND* AT LOW PRICES! SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY. McGUFFIE’S and GOODRICH’S READERS, DAVIES’ and SMITH’S ARITH- V METICS. MOXTEITH’S GEOGRAPHIES, and ALL • the School Books usually used. Also Billet, Bommereial, Note, Letter. Foolsenp and Legal Cap papers. mm: mi'im J^“IIATS and SHOES of all styles, sizes andpriics. for the million and the millionaire. CEOCKERY. 1 An assortment, in Granite and C. C-, of PLATES, DISHES, BAKERS, CUPS and SAUCERS, and other articles. Also JUGS, CHURNS, JARS, LANTERNS for oil or. candle. Xm i fl € k ' Xie£id 9 Oils*, AND THE FAMOUS "TOWN AND COUNTY PREPARED PAINT,” y Respecting which any information will be given upon application." Iron. Steel, Nails, Farming and Gardening xAxPKEmKiimi, BT To which special attention is asked Bacon, Flour, &c. 5^* Ten Thousand pounds Bacon, 100 bbls. Flout, 15 bbls. Sugar (all. grades), 10 sacks Coffee, 20 bbls. Whisky. > To all of which, and a complete stock of other goods, we respectfully ask the attention of Cash and prompt paying tuyere. (MU ly) BABBIT WARFIELD. act AND £ 3$ OB 12. 'i^r 5T/l!