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The Weekly Democrat. RUSSELL L JONES, Proprietors. Ben. E. Russell, - - - Editor. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 18t3. “A Change.—/The Bainbfidge Sun has been disposed of, by Hr. R. M. Johnson, to John R. Hayes & Co , who will hereafter publish it as a Radical paper. Mr. Johnson must hare been bard up to let his property be put to such base uses. We will, of course, see some Washington pap fed to this bant ling, as that is the only kind of feed that can. be had in sufficient quantities in Georgia to support a Radical paper. —Early County News. In justice to Mr. Johnson, our late contemporary, we state to the editor of the News that, the Bainbridge Sun printing office belpnged to Mr. Hayes, and bad been leased by Mr. Johnson, who simply restored the property to its owner. Advertising. Agencies. The advertising ngnrcj & Menet, now Albert Menet, 21 Park Row, N. Y., is a swindling ooncern.— , We published advertisements for them to the amount of 850 last year, and after • writing repeatedly in relation to the amount due, without even getting a re ply, we now publish and proclaim them common swindlers. Griffin & Hoffman, advertising agents at Baltimore, are reliable, yet we cannot see how newspapers accept such rates as they .offer. They have repeatedly tried to get their advertisements inserted in The Democrat, but their terms art too low for us. Last week we received two letters from them offering us 830 (less 25 per cent.) to insert fifty lines (worth 860) in our paper for one year. Advertising agencies are, as a general thing, nuisances, and should be ignored by the pross, unless they pay full rates. The Thomasvillo Enterprise sqys: The Thomas County Agricultural Society and the South Georgia Agricultural and MecHanioal Association, being* in session the same day, 9th instant, re solved themselves into one body and ap pointed a committee to memorialize the Legislature in behalf of the extension of the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad. We understand the committee acted prompt ly, and have already forwarded a me morial to that body. Somoqtqr ot ftUgonni Ocnuxty Toutb in Texas- Decatur. It is said that people must work to thrive anywhere, which is true; but in Texas it takes twice as much work as anywhere else thaVI’ve ever been, to even eke out a precarious ex istence. If I get back home before the fbol-killer nabs me,.hanged if the ‘'Star of Empire" mayn't take, and ‘■take its way westward," but ’twill never “take me there again. . Election of President. There is a great deal of talk just now in favor of a change in tlio mode of elec ting the President, and the proposition is received-with considerable f^vor. During the administration of John Quincy Adatas. in 1826, the subject of a ahange in the existing mode of choos ing the President and Vice President through Electoral Colleges, was referred to h special committee of nine in the U: S. Senate, including Benton. Van Bu- ren, Hayne. Macon, Dickerson, Holmes, and Richard M. Johnsou. This com mittee, in its report, recommended a plan, which was substantially as follows 1. To abolish the Presidential elec tors. : —— 2. A division of ssach State by its Legislature into a number of districts equal to that of its Senators and Repre sentatives. 3 Tbat'the citizens of each district should vote directly for the candidate of their choice. 4. That the person having the highest vote in any district (whether a majority or not) be entitled to the. vote of that district. 5. Tha.t'if any candidate should in this manner receive the support of the districts, Congress should declare him elected President. 6. If no candidate had a majority of the districts, Congress should immedi ately order a new election, in the same manner, by districts,' confining the choice to the two highest candidates. This plan was subsequently strongly •approved by President Jackson. IN ML MORI AM. * Died, in Bainbridge, Gh., at the family residence, on Tuesday, December 24th, 1872, John M. DickixSox, eldest son <5f the late Major James E. and • Ellen M. Di.ckinson; aged 23 yfears, 6 months and-5 days. The deceased .was a native of Virginia, and was born at “Moon’s Mount,” Caroline connty, the residence of his grandfather, Jojin Dickinson. Truly do we mourn the loss of one of earth’s noblemen—too pure and generous to combat with life’s trials—gener ous to a fault, truthful, conscientious beyond . Apd this is Texas ! the haven of all my brightcs^anticipations ! It is prob ably a good thing for me that the fool- killer is absent from this miserable re gion. Not l^ng since, I was in old De catur, at the house of my childhood, where I enjoyed all the comforts of life. True, the lands wore not the best in the world, but it was good enough for my poor old father to. work a fortune out of prior to the war, qnd since that period, notwithstanding the loss of his slaves, he has managed to live easily. Oh, gracious! I did not then know, the blessings I enjoyed. I was dissat isfied, and hence failed to appreciate the fact that “there’s more in the man than the land,’’ and besides I’d read in the newspapers of bow the “Star of Empire" was “taking its way westward,” until I imagined Texas as little sh(#t of Paradise; and tlufn I had read letters from people thgro who gave such a glowing description of the country. I therefore took the ‘‘‘Texas Fever,” (I wish it had been typhoid) and sold all the little-plunder I possessed, together t with my splendid horse that cost me 83Qj0, and for which I got 8150; and father, a)so, put his “pose to the griad- stone” to add to my exchequer. With the money in my side pocket, j I went to Baiqbridge and purchased an ! outfit, and strutted about, and talked J big, and felt bigger. After bidding my | dear old father and mother good-bye.J. got aboard the steamer JuliV and took my “way westward,” I had a glorious trip, visiting many towns and cities on the route; and as I anticipated immedi ate employment upon arriving at. my destination, I was quite free with my “stamps,”—indeed so fret that when 1 reached Houston I was almost “a moneyless man.” I now began to seek employment, but in vain; hundreds of others were making like fruitless efforts. But I did not dispair, and went to the country; but the farmers were all sup plied with help, which they could get for almost nothing, as labor was so much in excess of the demand for it. I am almost desperate, but suppose I am better off than many others, as I am driving a dray at 86 a month and my teed. As soon, as I can accumulate money enough to pay my passage. I shall return to Georgia, “a wiser if not a better man.” I am thankful that Texas is not the land where Dives js, 0 r I. was devoted and kind, too self-sacrificing for his own comfort. No better brother ever blessed sisters’ hearts; he was affectionate and considerate, and no sincerer or more oMiginy. friend, ever'-oould be fottnd than the Wl '*" -^‘| A V ‘.TirrY.-.M I and without alloy. Not £vro years had passed since he lost a most indulgent and devoted father, after which . event he manfully buckled on his youthful shoulders the entire burden of. his family, consisting of his mother, a sister and little brother. Bravely has he battled against the tide of adversity—for business ever fluct uating, his anticipations of success were often chilled—but lie had indomitable energy and will, and would succeed at all he undertook. He supported handsomely his family by his own youthful hands, and filled the place of more than son to his devoted mother, and his little sister and brother looked up to him as father and brother, and he felt proud and happy to have them feci so, and did all in his power to increase their pleasure and diminish their cares. He was the embodiment of manly grace and dignity, of prepossessing appearance and of engaging manners. Be comforted, bereav ed mother, sisters and brother, while thy Johnnie is no more on earth, believe and trust in thy God; he doeth all things well, and has removed thy pearl of rare lustre to realms of olernal bliss. ’Tis hard to give up dear John nie, but with trusting hearts brim-full of grateful acknowledgements of his divine care and Jove, say : “Thy will, not mine, be done, oh Lord." Prepare to meet, thy loved ones, strickcu household—remember you have a representative in heaven. J^mnie has cross ed the river and is resting under the shade on the happy side—waiting for you all to join him and other loved ones in eternal glory. God saw fit to snap asunder this beautiful bond of sympathy and love on eartli and transplant dear Johnnie on more genial soil. Rest. Johnnie, rest; thy work is done ; For thou hast been a precious son; We mise thee, dear one, bift we know Thou’rt gone to rest, to the happy shore. Jan. 15th, 1873. * * * * . CLOTHING IT. BAINBRIDGE CLOTHING STONE! Souther'll - Made CLOTHING! NOEL GAINEY & CO., . Feeling that unless thy industrial pursuits are sustained the country will never be truly prosperous, have. determined to manufacture Iheir ENTIRE stock in Baiu- hriiiae. They warrant, their go.eds to be Cheaper and Better than the East ern Make! And challenge comparison, in quality, style and price. They also keep the best quality of SHIRTS AND GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS ! issrA Line of Boots and Shoes !*■«* Appealing to the people of Decatur, they say achieve your independence by building up your own institutions. [mch7 ly DR. TWITS PILLS Increase the powers of digestion, and excite the absorbents to action, whereby all impuri ties of the system are carried off; The old stereotyped opinion that calomel must be used to # “carry off the bile,” has'given away be fore the light of science.- The vegetable king dom furnishes a remedy, free from all dele terious effects. TJjey act as kindly on the tender infant, the most delicate female_and infirm old age, comparison in all his dealings. As ;i son, he* *as upon the most vigorous system, eradicat ing every morbific agent, invigorating the- debilitated organs, building up.tfco flagging nervous energies. Price 2octs. a Bottle. BS* Sold by all druggists. i>a. Terrs improved uair era This elegant preparation is warranted the best m the world. Its effect is -instaneous: it imparts no ridiculous tints; it will remedy the bad effects of inferior dyes; is perfectly harmless; it contains no sugar of lead; it has no .unpleasant odor; it imparts a natural glossy color. Price O.ve Dollar a Bottle. JgQf Sold by all druggists. AND EAST OF COURT HOUSE, BROAD STREET, / Bainbridge, - Clarke & CORN! CORNt ONE THOUSANQ^USHjELS CORN and other grain, at the very Lowest arket Prices, can be found at the store of T. B. Hunnewell & Co FLOUR! FLOUR! ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY BBLS. FLOUR,3»est brands, just received and for sale by : " V. T. B. Hunnewel & Co. DR.fufr’Si EXPECTORANT THE SUN FOR 18736 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. The Sun has entered upon the new year with several important changes! which will, we trust, commend it yet more to the patron age of the reading public. The subscription to the Daily is reduced from ten to Eight dol lars per annum; Two dollars per-quarter; -75 cents per mouth. The purpose of this reduction is to place the Daily within reach of those of every riass who desire to read—theworkirigman and the farmer, as well as of-the merchant and the capitalist. The Sun is hot quite so large as our cotem poraries of this city, and we shall not attempt to compete with them in the amount of gen eral reading, we promise that as.a newspaper it shall be second to none in the city jor the State in quantity of news, either foreign, na tional. State or local. Our market reports shall be very full and strictly‘reliable, and "j this, we are sure, will be an attraction for our readers, especially those out of the city. Our editorial staff receives two valuable accessions in the persons of Mr. 0! H. C. Willingham, (late" editor of the Lagrange Re porter) in the political department, and Mr. W. II. Moore, well known in this city by a former connection with the Sun as its city editor. The editenil corps of the Sun will be as follows : * Alex. H. Stephens, political editor; Sam’l A. Ecliols, associate editor: C. H. €. Willing ham, associate political editor; rascal J. Moran, news editor; W, H- Moore and A. J. Hulsey, city editors. DR. TUTT’S EXPECTORANT. Is composed of herbal and mucilaginous pro ducts, which have a specific effect upon the pulmotfary organs, penetrating every portion of them. It detaches from the bronchial or wind tubes the irritating matter which ac- cummulates, and assists tnem ft) throw it off; it mitigates the pain; resists the progress of inflamation: and removes the constriction of the chest. The properties of this elegant preparation are demulcent, nutritive, bal samic, healing, and soothing. It braces the nervous system, produces refreshing sleep and relieves gloom and depression of spirits It. is very pleasant to take, causes no nausea, and strengthens the lungs to resist attacks in the future. You need not go to Florida to cure your -ugh. If you use this remedy you can re main at home and enjoy its comforts. A priv ilege of vast importance to the suffer from pulmonary disease. • * •Avoid Consumption.:—This disease is very insidious in its approach, and its. first ad vance (which is often called a slight cold) should be promptly guarded against. Be ware, delays are dangerous. Don’t neglect that slight cold, or it will soon get beyond control. The timely use of the Expectorant will prevent much pain and suffering. Dr: Tutt’s Expeetovant is a specific for Croup. This dread disease requires prompt treat ment; no mother should ever be without bottle of it; it is very pleasant, and children take it readily. Dr.Tutt’s Expectorant is the most valuable Lung Balsam ever offered to sufferers from diseases of the throat or chest. Price SI a Bottle, or Six. for §5. Sold by all Druggists. Prepared by WM. H. TUTT, M: D., 18 & 20 Platt St., New York. Sold in Bainbridge by C. C. KING & CO. like him. could not return to With this corps of writers, we enter the Sun upon the new year, soliciting of the I public a liberal patronage, which we shall - . 'Warn my j endeavor continually to merit. Letters and riemis to “let well enough alone ” ami 1 rem * ,tances °f the Sun should be addressed remain on the hospitable aorf’of old 1 - -* **“’**• BCHOL8, m Business Manager. Atlanta. Ga. IMITATION ROSEWOOD BURIAL CASES Glass Faces. MUCH CHEAPER Than .Pine Coffins made to Order ! Just received and now for sale at the Fur niture store of e27 4m] E. J. HENDERSON.. BACON! BACON! • TWENTY THOUSAND LBS. BACON just in and for sale at the Lowest Market Prices by T. B. Huimewell Ac Co. SUGAR SYRUP, GALT, COFFEE, to be found in large or small quantities by calling at the store of ♦ ... T. B. Hunnewell Sc Co. . COTTON YARNS. TWO HUNDRED BUNCHES COTTON YARNS just received ud for sale by . T. B. Huimewell As Co. DEALERS IN FAMILY AND FANCY GROCERIES, DRY • GOODS, SHOES, Notions, &c., &C;, No. 3 B0 WNE B LOCK, Respectfully call attention of their friends, ajkl the public generally, to their cheap and well assorted stock of goods, which they are Determined to Sell at the Bainbridge, - - Geobou. be found i Office over Rockwell & West, wheri b.«» nd every day except the fourth iLT day in-each month. When absent »i^ times previous notice will bo srivoTlJ-? the Democrat. P Draotf L- J• auilmactin. John n.. L. J. GUUMARTINACOL ' Cotton Factors AND Gert’I Commission Merchant BAY STREET, ^ SaTannah, Qj, Agents for Bradley’s Phosphate Jewell- Mills Yarns and Domestics, Tobacco 4^* Baggiug and Iron Tfes alwavs on hand Consignments solicited, Uaual facifitiai n- tended to customers. CITY DRUG I LOWEST RATES! JgT'We are constantly receiving new and fresh supplies of Choice Family Groceries, and will not be undersold By A n y O ne. ! IN THE MARKET ! m IfiP" Wishing to devote our tinnwid attention exclusively to the groee^^ne we offer our stock of DRY GOOD®, SHOES, and NOTIONS At Greatly Re- 8tai“ No Trouble to show Goods !“^ga Please call and examine our stock before purchasing, elsewhere. H. J. SWEARENGEN & JO., south broad Street, Bainbridge,. - - - - Georgia, THE PEOPLE’S STORE OF DRUG^CHEMICALS, TOILET AND FANCY ARTICLES, Trusses, Supporters and Shoulder Braces, Glass, Putty, Oil*, Paints, Varnishes, Dye - Stuffs, GRASS AND GARDEN SEEDS, Pure-Wine and Liquors for Mcdi- • cal Purposes, Carbon Oil, Lamps and Chimneys. Medicines Warranted Genuine and of the .Best Quality, ' Tiros. M. Allen, —WITH— L.JBL BOSS &, S. T. COLEMAN, Importers ftiHrizrauuexo v* Dry Goods, Bats, Clothfng, BooK, Shoes and Notions, 96 CHERRY & 55 SECOND STS., oct24] MACON, GA.’ .•'[*■ The Great Democratic journal I THE NEW YORK- Weekly Newn! ■ Skirtings and Sheetings! 8ix Thousand Yards of Shirtings and Sheetings just received and fbr * T. B. HUNNEWELL & CO. W. C. Subers Is now replete with one of the finest stocks of goods in the line ever opened if Bainbridge. We here .enumerate a'few of the valuable ar ticles in the JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE DEPARTMENT. Steal rings, Amethyst.rings—plain and en crusted with gold and diamonds—plain gold rings, 18 carats from 2 to 8 dwts. in weight; gents’ gold chains, from 18 to 55 dwts.'; lad ies' Nillson and Opera chains, from 25 to 35 dwts.; new style collar, sleeve and shirt but ton s of gold and pearl; Masonic pins and key-stones . in great varity;. ladies’ sets of jewelry (pins and ear-rings) from $2.50 to $40; gents’ silver and plated watch chains, from $1 to $18. Silver-ware (quadruple plate); complete stock of latest novelties, castors, spoons, forks, tea setts, cake, fruit snd card baskets, pitchers, goblets, waiters, etc., etc. Silver thimbles (warranted the best), spectables in j gild, silver and steel frames, from 50 cts: do 1 >11. Gold pens of the best makers. Solid silver-ware (warranted sterling, siver), gold and silver watches. 150, 1 and 8 day clocks calendar clacks for counting rooms, offices. „ CUTLERY DEPARTMENT. The best and finest lot of cutlery in the city, consisting of pocket knives for gents, ladies and boys, and from the most celebrated makers', such-as Rogers and Wostenholm. . Dinner, breakfast afid tea ivory handled table knives (Rogers’-and Ells’ best); scissors, of all kinds; razors. Call and give this.cut lery a special examination.. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. We invite particular attention to this de partment. Music boxes from $2.75 to $250; violins from $2.50 to $25; banjos, guitars, accord eons, tambourines, bones, harmonicas, hand-organs, drums, fifes, flutes, etc. Violin strings 3 to 4 lengths, best Italian; guitar and cello strings in great variety.. FANCY GOODS, ETC. Ladies’jet, pearl and tortoiseshell pins, eai-rings and neck-laces. A large assortment of beads; ladies’ writing desks, work-boxes, port-folios, etc. Photograph albums. Lubins’ and Atkinson’s handkerchief extracts. China and marble vases; China ornaments and toilet setts, China cups and saucers, China dinner, tea and furniture sets for children. Croquet setts, spy-glasses, opera-glasses, etc. Marbles, dolls and toys—largest stock ever in this market. Walking canes, pipes and smoking tobaccos, and thousands of other things too nnmeron8 t«r mention. A fine lot of Stationery always on hand— best in the city. Call and see W. C 'SUBERS, Broad 8t., Bainbridge, Ga. Watches, Jewelry and Clocks repaired and warranted. m-*3-t t GEN. WOOD, Editor and Proprietr. A Mammoth Eight-Page S&eet, Fifty Six Columns Beading Matter. Contains all the news, foreign, domestic, political and general, with full and relioMi market reports. Each number also contain several short stories, and a great variety of literary, agricultural and scientific tostofr eic., constituting, it is confidently asserted, the most complete weekly newspaper in this country. . TERMS, TWO DOLLARS A YEAR. INDUCEMENTS TO CLUBS: Five copies one year, $9 00; Ten capie*, and an extra copy to the sender, Twenty copies, and an extra copy *« sender, $2-5 00; Fifty copies, snd as ***** copy the sender, $55 00. Parties sending clubs astibovc, indy ****** 20 per cent of the money received by tie*, as commission. Persons desiring to ***** agents supplied with specimen bundle*.— Specimen copies sent frSe to any adore*, ail letters should be directed to New York Weekly News, Box 3,795, New York CityPoat0««*_ Fid, Oysters, GAME. R. B. KERR, on SOUTH BR0AB ^ has constantly on hand Savannal^fcd Af* Iachicola * Oysters and Fish; also FrsiA MeatsfGame, etc. Meals at All Hours. „ H. F. Abell. C. E- H«eh»L** r H. F. ABELL ft CO., GENERAL COMMISSI** MERCHANTS, And Dealers in Plantation, Family, Steam*#* groceries. Consignments of Florida ali Particular attention paid to *a consignments. . • {16 Broad St., Colombira *«'