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Tlie Weekly Democrat.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1872.
( ITV ASD coiriTY AFFAIRS.
'Ten-1) U8 the News.—Wc would
Jmnrh obliged if oar county sub-
rril , crs would send us news from
their several neighborhoods from
time to time. ^ ^ ^ ^
p [EP _We regret to learn that
l ,- u | c Fannie, daughter of Q»ir ex-
I y vor, Col. W. T. Cox, died last
I ,.; k . ’ The family have .our sympa-
I toy.
Gone North.—Mr. Simon Engel
, c( t f„ r the North last evening. He
| ffi |] ik; absent for a month or more.
Moroan & Harrell.—If you
' * nt the best and purest drugs
| ( i 0Il t fail to go to the Drug Store of
thr above firm a™ 1 procure them.
I people had rather trade with them
than elsewhere.
Ehrlich has fresh butter on Ice.
1 [,-■ bv the ton or by the pound. The
fim-st selection of Family Groceries
in the State. Call.
Groan Fob Sale.—I. M. Rosen-
fold offers that fine Mason & Ham
lin Organ, which can be seen at his
hw store at a bargain. Now is the
tiinn to make a profitable purchase,
(jo ipiick.
\V. E. Rutherford, at the City
Stables, has some fine horses for
sale, and in a few weeks be will
have many more. If yon want a su
perb turnout at reasonable rates the
City Stables is the place to gfet. it.
Saddle and harness horses to hire
at any time.
For groceries and dry-goods of
rverv description, call on Babbit &
Warfield. They give good bargains.
jest Keceived.—500 bushels
corn; 20 bbls superfine Flour; 30
1,1,1s x x x flour; 30 bbls suporfifie
flour; 10 bbls whiskey; 5000 bbls
La • >n at popular prices.
Babbit & Warfield.
Hot Weather.—The weather for
(h« past week has been extremely
j hot anil enervating—the Mercury
ranging between 90 and 100. Rain-
bridge, however, is exceedingly
healthy considering, in fact the place
has been healthier this summer than
usual.
U-M ‘veil —J lm 1. Robison, tin 1
*‘h.i*s’ I’A'penior of ihc city has
inured bis establishment n-’Xi do<>r to
li.'seWs Carriage Shop, on lbough-
t»n St.
Pouticau—We refer special at
tention to the communication in an
other column signed 'Many Citizens.’
The object of t he article is to place
the names of Messrs. E. C. Bower
ami J. L. Butler before the Demo
cratic nominating Convention. They
are both good men. Mr. Butler is
a man of intelligence, sound common
sense and would do well in public
place. His occupation is that of a
farmer. Mr. Bower is a young
lawyer of bright promise. He is
vi ry energetic and would make a
capital Representative.
Newspapers.—We refer special
notice to the advertisements of the
following first-class newspapers in
to-day’s issue: The Savannah Morn
ing Now's, Savannah Daily Republi
can, Macon Daily Telegraph and
Messenger, and the New York Tri
bune. Read them.
Improvements.—We notice that [for the nomination as a candidate
Messrs. Merritt & Humphreys are for the position of Representative
building a market house on East from this county. I am now con
vinced that I had best devote myself
entirely, exclusively to the practice
of my profession. With many thanks
to tuose who have so kindly tendered
me aid, I am,
Very respectfully, etc.,
Robert W. Davis.
Water street, near the old jail lot.
Dr. Bowne and lainily left for the
North last week, to spend the sum
mer.
Tat ter.son ft McNair offer superior
nduceinent- to the trade. Call and
examine their stock.
Snber« delights in pleasing the
public- Hm Jewelry Store is a gem.
Go and see him.
The best bargains in the city can
be obtained at Babbit & Warfield’s.
Summer Goods.—Noel Gainey &
Co. have just received a supply of
Summer Tweeds, Flannels and Cas-
simeres, at prices to suit the times.
Dick McG'iidriok, is still hammer
ing away at his blacksmith forge to
I he delight of the farmers who Deed
agricultural implem?nis.
Emeiy Johnson, the great Stove,
Tin ami Sewing Machine man of Bain-
bridge, is selling goods at very low
figures. Give him a call.
I. Kwelicki & Bro., have a large
stock of Dry-Good and Groceries; and
conntrv produce of all kinds bought
and »old.
*M rs. R. F. Griffin of the “Metropo
litan.” Milliner Store is selling goods
at reduced rate 8 . Her stock is com
plete in every particular. Ladies, call.
Mrs. M.J. Reynolds, notwithstand
ing the dull season, sells probably
more millinery goods than any other
dealer itt this section. Reason: Splen
did stock, selected with good taste.
Judge W. B. Freeman.—We re
spectfully call the attention of the
voters of Decatur county -to the an
nouncement of Judge Freeman as a
candidate for Tax Collector, which
will be found in another column.
The Judge is a man of strict in
tegrity; in fact if honesty is a failing
lie has the fault. If he is elected,
no man in the county would serve
his constituents better.
First Baljs,. of New Cotton.—
Last Tusday the first bale of new
cotton was brought to the city. It
was produced by Mr. John D. Ram-
bo, of this county. lie shipped it to
Wni. 11. Woods & Co., of Savannah.
The class of the cotton was low mid-
tiling. Mr. Ratnbo brought the first
bale last season, on the 6th of
August.
Death of Little Clifford Col
lier.—Last Tuesday evening this
little boy, son of Mr. Probcrt Collier,
our city Marshall, died very sudden
ly of a congestive chill. We tender
our sympathies to the bereaved
parents.
Death of a Yduxo Girl.—Last,
Monday night, the daughter of a
Mrs. Griffin died very suddenly of an
aggravated species'ol cholera mor
bus. She was buried on Tuesday
evening. May a kind Providence
sustain the aged mother in her sore
tribulation is our wish.
Jake Born stands in his harness store—
So pleasant and so bland
Ami every comer to his door—
He grasps him by the hand ;
See here “old fel” bold Jacob says—
I U sell you harness freeley
So buy a handsome set, and go
And vote for Horace Greeley.
Jake has a fine assortment which
ho sells very reasonably whether
I you vote for Horace or not.
At Cost.—In order to enlarge my
store, I am now offering my entire
stock of goods at cost. Persons
" isiiiug to secure bargains had best
< all at once, as the opport-uulty to
bu . v such nice goods at such low
rates is not offered every day.
Simon* A. Weil.
VIOLIST STRINGS, ETC.
Lo to W. C. Subers’ to buy Italian
and Guitar Stringfe at 15 to
- 'Vnts, same as are sold in large
v at *° 25 cents. He will sell
^ • >;ins at $2 25, with box, bow and
strings complete.
Aceordeons at $2 00, and all other
- insioal Instruments in proportion to
th. oto ' w h°wishto “soothe
•to savage breast” call around and
equip yourselves.- tf ‘‘
Reward.—On Tuesday morn-
1 ' 1 -' between Bainbridge and
the throc ln fle post on the Colquitt
road (via Whitaker's Ferry) the
utiili.rsign^q lost a lady’s doubl' case
f 0ld watch > with a lady’s gold chain
attached, on which was two keys,
one brass and the other steel The
above reward will be paid for its
™ erj ^ to me at Colquitt. Miller
county, Ga. J. £ Trippe
Editor Democrat ?
I find a communication in last
week’s issue from a “Y. D. F.,” in
answer to one from myself. He is
certainly writing incog., and I shall
pay no. more attention to anything
which may emanate from him. AH
that I have to say in answer to him,
is this: The whole tenor of his com
munication is “like a cur who vents
his spleen by snarling and snapping
at those who pass him. Should his
ambitious attempt to bite my heel
prove successful, some modern Gold
smith’’ may aptly sing:
“Th? man recovered of the J>ite,
The dog it was that died.** ^ H. F. 8.
Mr. Ben. E. Bussell for the Leg
islature.
Editor Democrat:
We have recently learned that R.
W. Davis, Esq., has withdrawn his
name as a candidate for the position
of Representative front Decatur.
While we regret the withdrawal of
Mr. Davis, knowing 4s we do that
he would fill the position with honor
to himself and his constituents, we
arc glad that it has presented us
with the opportunity of bringing be
fore,the public as a candidate forjthis
position the man of our choice, Mr.
Ben. E. Russell. Mr. Russell has
been identified with the public inter
ests in this county for many years.
His record has been a good ’one.—
He fought through the entire war,
inning many laurels, which endear
ed him to his fellow soldiers, and to
all Southerners who .knew him.—
Since the war he has been fighting
Radicalism in the boldest and most,
fearless manner, exposing its diabol
ical schemes, and condemning its
political measures whenever an op
portunity presented; and judging
from his past career, we feel that his
record as a legislator, representing
Decatur, will be brilliant and bring
honor to himself and to noble old
Decatur. Many Friends.
Bainbridge, July 296ft.
Letter from Florida.
Mount Pleasant, Fla, ) •
July 25th, 1872. j
Editor Weekly Democrat:
The caterpillar has made its ap
pearance on many plantations in
this part of Gadsden county, and
the lower part of Decatur.
The crops on the river are a fail
ure this year, on account of the
freshet in the early part of the Spring
and the drought that followed
*T!ie boll-.worm in the cotton, the
grass-worm and birds in the corn,
are playing havoc, If a fox-squirrel
should attempt to climb a corn-stalk,
it would fail with his weight.
Preaching, peach-pies, pretty girls
and pouring-down rains constitute
the sensation here at present. The
Missionary Baptists are having all
the go; .sixteen new members have
been added to the church. It’s fine
weather for them and young ducks.
Nuff ced. Berrie.
Why Joe Brown’s Little ‘Game
was Blocked in the State
Convention.
Editor Weekly Democrat:
The Convention of the 24th ultimo
has been censured by some for their
action upon the proposition, made
by Joe Brown and others in behalf
of the Liberal Republican party of
Georgia, asking to unite with the
Democracy in the support of Greeley
and Brown. The Convention were
satisfied that this was a scheme of
Joe Brown to make capital lor the
approaching State election. The
rumor is current in Atlanta that Joe
Brown will run for Governor. Hence
lie desired his party to be represent
ed on the State Electoral Ticket, in
order to split the Democracy in the
State elections.
Had his proposition hecn accepted,
he would have appeared before the
people and urged that in the race
for Governor, it was simply a ques
tion of personal choice between
Gov. Smith and hiftiself. for the Re
publican party and the Democratic
party now stand upon the same
platform.
. This, you observe, would have
been an easy bridge for his old po
litical friends, disappointed office
seekers, and other malcontents un
der the present State administration,
to have passed over on.
The action of the Convention de
feated this cunningly devised
scheme; and in doing so they were
not influenced by a remembrance of
Joe’s desertion of his State and peo
ple in their sore hour ol trial, nor
actuated by the recollection of his
vindictiveness as prosecuting eounsei
before a military commission, where
by his learning and his influence he
endeavored to accelerate the mutder
of some of the first citizens of Geor
gia—before a court already tod eagffcr
for blood;—but m the exercise of
that prudence- and wisdom which
rises above personal hate, they
simply refused to allow Joe to. make
a diplomatic tool of them; or to do
any act which he could usc*is a
weapon of distinction.
Again, the Convention had very
serious doubts whether Joe repre
sented fifty decent •Liberal Republi
cans, much less 15,000.
You will observe that the first
proposition was mysteriously silent
upon State politics, and ii was no*
until the Democratic committee of
conference had notified Joe that his
proposition would not be accepted
that Joe then for the first time tried
to make the Convention feel bad, by
saying that he and his mythical
15,000 had intended to support the
Democracy in the State elections;
but now they must act tor the best
interest of the State. The only
thing laughable about the farce, is
that Joe has succeeded in making
some silly people sorry.
Member of Convention.
A Card.
Bainbridge, Ga., July 31, 1872.
Editor Democrat :
Allow me, through your columns, |C1otlvjiccicj> llIlo „ ul ^. uua UU1WJ
to announce to my friends and the capitol will be useless. They must
public, that I will not be an aspirant j reseat Grant if they wish it filled
Grant’s Horse Capital
Is now all complete,- and is a grand
appendage to the White* House, but
what Greeley will do with it is
doubtful. He usually travels afoot,
and never carries even a cane. His
wife and daughter drive an old bald-
faced mare which has been in the
family about fifteen j ears, and could
not safely be trusted* in that Imperi
al structure. Her nerves would be
unstrung. She would go into fits.
On the whole, this point ought to be
presented to the people. If they
elect Greeley, this gorgeous horse
with blooded nags with satin coats—
with negro grooms, coachmen and
footmen in scarlet top boots, and
white flannel livery trimmed with
gold afld silver lace, and steeple-;,
crown hats with cockades and rib?
bons—With golden dog-carts, gold
mounted harness and all the para
phernalia of stunning turn-outs. But
to come back to the Imperial stable^
—Don Piatt says in the Washington
Capital;. s
’The structure is handsome, of
pressed brick, and _ reseinblees the
residence of some village merchant
or banker. The building has a front
of eighty feet, is two Stories high,
and has a Mansard roof, all being
finished with admirable taste. One
enters upon a broad, imposing
porch, with the carriage store-rooms’
upon one side and the harness rooms
upon the other. From this the visi
tor, or horse, passes over a solid
concrete 'pavement thjough hand
some oak doors to a hall. To the
left are six handsome box stalls beau
tifully finished in oak, and and sur
mounted by wire screens of the
most admirable finish. Thes*e stalls
are at least fifteen feet square. To
the left of the hall are ordinary stalls.
Above this are hay-mows and a suit
of well finished rooms for the head
hostler and family. Below are more
stalls for horses, feed-rooms and
other conveniences for such an ex-,
tensive establish meat.
The Pole Cat.—This is the way
Josh Billings talks:
My friends, did you ever examine
the fragrant pole cat clusly?
I guess not; they are a kritter
that won’t bear examining with a
microscope.
They are butiful beings, but how
deceptive
Their habits are phew, but uni
que.
They bild their houses out of
earth, and their houses have but one
door tew them and that iz a front
door.
When they enter their houses they
don’t shut the door alter them.
They are called pole cats bekause
it iz not convenient to kill-them with
a klub, but a pole, and the longer
the pole the more-convenient.
Writers on natural history disa
gree about the., right length ov,.the.
pole tew be used, but I would sug
gest that the pole be about 39» feet,
espeshily if the wind iz in favbr of
the pole cat.
I have kauglit skunks In a trap.
The ar eazicr tew git into a trap
than tew git out ov it.
In taking them out ov a trap great
judg-ment mus be had not tew shake
them up; the more yu shake them
up the more ambrosial they bekum.
One pole cat in a township is enuff,
espeshilly if the wind changes once
in awhile.
A pole cat’s skin iz wuth two dol
lars in market, after it iz skinned,
but it iz wuth three dollars and fifty
cents tew skin him.
This iz one way to make 12 shill
ings on a wet day.
Where Gen. Joseph E. Johnston
Stands.—TheEufuula (Ala.) Times,
of the 21st, says this in relation to
General Joseph E. Johnston; “Mr.
R. D. Locke announced in his speech
yesterday that General Joseph E.
Johnston had declared his intention
to vote for General Grant. Where
upon General Alpheus Baker tele-
gfraphed him as follows: “Radical
speaker announces publicly here to
day that you are for Grar.t. Answer
immediately.’ To which General
Johnston promptly replied: “I am
for the Democratic candidate against
Grant.’"” ‘ **
R. A. WALLACE,
Dealer Ik
Paper Envelopes* Cards
* TAGS, TWINES, -
INKS, PAPER STOCK, MOSS, WASTE, Ac
ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED.
SrCTfEiLi T,
BA V S'
SAVANNAH, GA.
•Office End Sample Room «p Stair*/
McftMlj
M. BOLEY,
F. X. BINGEL.
M. BOLEY & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
PARLOR, CHAMBER and
kitchen
186 BROUGHTON ST., Corner Jefferson
an* Broughton, oppo«Uc St.
■** ' Andrews Holt,
SAVANNAH, -• .GEORGIA.
PS~ All', the latest stylM.kept on told,
Mattrasirenovating and repairing of fnrni-
tnre executed promptly and at reasonable
prices. mch21 ly
BOWER * BOWER,
ATTORNEYS AT L. AW
BAINBRIDGE, Ok.
Gflice In tho Court House. -
Imitation Rosewood
BURIAL CASES, fj
/ WITH
GLASS FACES,
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Rnch Cheaper
| TIIAN
THE PINE. COFFINS MADE TO
ORDER.
pSS~ Just received at the Fnrnftnre Store of
E. J. HENDERSON.
je27 4m
COTTON CLAIMS.
By an act of Cougress approved by the
President May the 18th 1872, six Months are
allowed wherein to recover proceeds of Cot
ton taken by Treasury Agents, after June
301*’, 1865. • '
Tbc undersigned being associated with
counsel in Washington City!offers his profes
sional services to secure sn*h claims. Also,
to prosecute claims for cotton taken before
that time.
- JOHN O, FERRlLL, *
Attorney st Liw. Savannah Ga.
w. o. flemiks. jobs c. kuthbrvord
FLEMING & RUTHERFORD,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
BAINBRIDGE, GA
O FFICE overdrugstoreof Butt* A Peabody.
Are fully prepared to take charge of all
cases arising under the bankrupt law. [je39,69,tf
BAINBRIDGE
8K3 Y?--
ci, o t h r
NOEL GAINEY & GO.'.
• —PEELING—- - - n ■. ,r .
That unless the Industrial Pursuits could
be sustained the country C'oiild never be" truly
prosperous, have determined to manufacture
their ENTIRE STOCK in Bainbridge.
4EJ- THEY WARRANT THEIR GOODS
CHEAPER AID BETTER THAN
THE EASTERN MAKE.
And challenge comparison in Quality, Style
and Price. They also keep the
best quality'
SHIRTS AND GENTS
FURNISHING GOOD,
«9-A LINE OF SHOES AND HATS.-®#
Appealing to the people Of Decatur, we
say achieve your independence by building
up your own institutions. mch7 ly
N E W
St, V4T «B
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Drs. Morgan & Harrell
—HAVE JUST RECEIVED A—
* A
FRESH AND COMPLETE
/ STOCK OF ' .
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SLl. a
CHEMICALS,
TOILET ARTICLES, *
OILS,*’
PATENT MEDICINES,
STATIONERY, „ ' T;
FINE COLOGNE EXTRACT,
And everything else usually kept in «
FIRST-CLASS
DRUG - STORE !
per We keep ffirri'n—“jr — V ~" J
FINE SEGARS AND TOBACCOS.
WE SMU CHEAP FOR CASH I ri
mchTtf , , -
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Send 30 cents for the July Number of
Peter’s Musical Monthly, containing the fol
lowing music, or we will mail the 7 pieces in
sheet form, on receipt of $3.30:
Above and #Jbw, song and ehbrn& Joeh,
30cts.; If Yon were L would. Tert? ballad,
Shattnck, 30cts.; Motherless and Fatherless,
song and chorus, Tucker, 30cts.; Kiss Me,
Darling, ere We Part, song and chorus, Ste-
'■Wart, 30cts.; Onlv for Thee, song and duet,
Dressier, 35cts.; Darling Waltz, Hanmstoun,
35cts.; Sunrise Schottische, Siedle, 30cts.;
Singers Joy, four hands, Pash’eri 35eta-:
Dance of the Haymakers, caprice, WHaon,
75cts- * We wiH send back nomtten of Pe
ter’s Musical Monthly—January to June—
for $1.50, or the five last numbers for $1.00.
Address J- L- PETERS,
[ 599 Broadway, New York.
R. H. MCGOLDRICK
Respectfully informs the public that he is
now prepared to do all kinds of work per
taining to the Blacks mi thing business. He
is carrying on the work at the Carriage Re
pository of Mr. C. L. Beach. Plantation
work a speciality. All work warranted.
i FCW
4*J!
w.
JEWELRY, EfC.
€5.
SOBERS,
Broad Street, ‘ ■** '
BAINBRIDGE, - - GEORGIA
Keep* constantly on hand
Watches,
Clocks,--
T BB*
FOWLER & SLOCUM,
TO BUUntlW STREET,
IfEW YORK,
OF
WHITE GOODS,
LINENS, HOSIERY,
NOTIONS, BLACK SILKS,
ALPACAS, DRESS GOODS,
Lacks, Embroideries, Woolens,
Italians, Flannels.
april6 6m
X. 1. MORGAN, W. }. BAlUtmr.
MORGAN k HARRELL,
PRACTICING PHYSICIANS,
BAINBRIDGE, GA.
O FFICE in their Drug Store, North aide
of Court House Square, <m Water Street.
Jewelry, ****
Diamonds,
Silver-Ware,
t : Fakox GopDjk
> * Cutlery,
'SltfSlCiLlNSTRUMENTS. TOYS,
Ac., &c.,
Thomas Branch A Co., Branch, Sons k Co.,
Richmond/Va. Angnsta.Ga.
Branch and Sens,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Savannah, Ga.
price cannot be excelled. A full line of
HOLIDAY and BRIDAL PRESENTS
in Store.
ATCH'Bft *»d JEWELRY. repaired
at short nbtied, arid Warranted. S’ oct!7 utg
B. H. WHITELEY JOH11 E. DONALSON
WHITELEY ft DONALSON,
ATTORNEYS AT-LAW
i. 7' ' BAIiUSRBkGE, GA. f
iL practice in the 'Southwestern and
. . Pat&nlaCireaits.
JSftiffice up ttairs, In Sanborn’s new bnfld
in» ' - april 17 69~nw-^ -
HOUSE, S1€N & ORNAMENTAL
PAINTER.
1 wish to inform t£e readers, of the Semi-
Weekly Arpue, that Pam now prepared to do
HOUSE AND SIGN
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GRAINING, MARBLING, PAPER HANG
ING, GLAZING, CALSOM1NING
In all colors. I am prepared to do work; in
the country or neignboring towna. Have on
hand a fine assortment of Paints. My prices
are moderate and I guarantee my work to
stand. Call on or address :
L JAS. F. VAN HORN,
octlJLIy Bainbridge, Ga. -
S C KC O O Xi
Mr NOTICE 1
Mrs. James E. Dickenson respectfully in
forms the citizens of Bainbridge that_ she
will open a school on the 12th of August
next, and that she will be prepared to give
pupils a thorough course of English, French
and Music. She desires rs many bcholars as
possible, for having a competent assistant
employed, she can reasonably expect to do
justice to all. Terms moderate. «' •
July 25, 1872. 2t
Market Prices Corrected Weekly by
BRANCH ft SONS.
Corn, white, per bushel $1 02
Corn, yellow, “ ......... J.. 90
Oati, per bushel . 62
Bacon, clear rib rides. 9 3-8al-2
Shoulders .. .T l-4a3-8
D. S. C. R. Sides .9 '
D. S. Shoulders Jl
Flour, Eagle Mills, new wheat, choice.
per barrel $lb
Exm family 10 50
Family 10
Bargains, Bargains.
. *
PRICES SLQW AND TERMS
EASY II
The undersigned, having accepted a Pro
fessorship in the Dawson Male High School,
offers his School-building, together with all
the appurtenances thereunto belonging.
Also his neat little Residence, in the city of
Bainbridge, very low. Here is a great in
ducement offered to teachers wanting-a per-
urchase
at once. Also to those who are paying “23
manent and profitable school, to pu
rents for dwelling houses in the city,
as we are closing up our former business,
those indebted for tuition will please come
forward and settle without delay, by note
oi^otherwise. W. H. ALLEN,
f Principal Male and Female Institute.
June 29th, 1872.
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onable prices. Give ns a call, examine our goods and take advantage of onr faidnnaiMots.
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