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FORSYTH, TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1873.
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.rent! Iruwplrln* In tbelr neighbourhood*. Item* ol local Intern
ucdente.etc.. will be thnultiully recelyed. end duly Kkoowledrted.
ey Contract ndrertlner* wIV. be allowed to cbnmrthe!om> oftnel
drertieemenu (nerterly wlthont extr* charge. AddltSoaalebeng*
will be made at the rut*of 1* cent* per square for each chance.
ur Notice* for peraonal benefit appearing in thl* column, will
hargod Twenty flye Genu per line, for each and ererf inaerttr n.
Account* again* Tin Aotestticb will not be reconciled nr.lea*
authorised by the Proprietor*.
To Our Subscribers.—The reduction In the
price of The Advertiser was made upon a cash
basis. Our terms are two dollars in advance;
three dollars if not paid in advance. Those of
our subscribers who have not paid, can still have
the benefit of the reduction by paying before the
middle of July.
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Communications to The Advertiser should
be handed in by Saturday morning.
CORrIDBRATE. —Mr. Jno. V. D*vU and Willis
CalUway. will accept the thank* of the attachees
of this office for fine lots of watermelons.
Preaching—Rev N. N. Edge will preach
lathe Vf-ibodiat church at this place next Sab
bath, and the Rev. D J. Myrick at the Indian
Spring. _
The BEAUIiruL Rain.—Thursdry and Friday
brought us very fine rains. We understand that
It was general all over the county and of immense
benefit to the crops.
Found.—A very handsome right hand picnic
glove has been left In this office by a “ putty” dry
goods clerk acroas the street. He BS6erts most
positively that be found it. The owner can get it
by calling at this office.
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Interesting.—We call special attention to the
trite.ebting communication of “H.,” which ap
pears to-day. Our correspondent is one of our
oldest and most influential citizens, and is a close
observer of transpired and transpiring events.
At Cost. —Those who may wish to obtain fine
bargains in the purchase of dry goods and grocer
ies will do well to read the advertisement of Mr.
L. Wolfe. The very great reduction in prices of
goods offered by him, is certainly an attractive in
ducement for purchasers to give him a call.
Died.— Mr. 8. W. F. Bloodworth, son of T. 8.
M. Bloodworth, died at the High Falls in this
county, on the 15th, In the 24th year of bis age.
He was a yonng man of unexceptionable virtues
and possessed of a brilliant mind. His venerable
and worthy parent* have sustained in his death,
a very great loss.
Off to Oxford.— Our young frieud, Mr. Bas
cuni Myrick, clerk In the banking house of Messrs.
W. L. L&mpkln & Cos., left on last Sunday, for
Oxford. He goes to attend the commencement
exercises of his Alina Mater.and being entitled, the
degree of Master of Arts, will be conferred upon
him.
Thanks.— We feel it our duty in behalf of the
citizens and friends of Monroe Female College, to
thank In this public manner Messrs. Jas. M. Pon
der, If. O. Bean and Andrew Dnnn, members of
the board of trustees, for their untiring energy and
unceasing eflorts to render every one happy and
contented during the commencement exercises.
Died — ln prospect of an endless life on the 4th
inst, at the house of her nephew, Judge J. M.
White, iu the 78th year of her age, Mrs. Sarah
Tatloiu She was among the first settlers of
Mouroe county, more than 50 years ago, and for
the last 40, an exemplary member of the Baptist
Church. Her end was peace. A Friend.
Personal.—We had the pleasure of meeting in
our sanctum last week the following members of
the press: Judge Fleming, of the Early County
News, Col. E. Y. Clarke, of the Atlanta Constitu
tion, Mr J. C. Goodwin, of the Atlanta Herald,
Dr. Blackburn, of the Barnesville Patriot, and
Messrs. McMicbael and Turner ol the Thomaston
Herald, Mr. E. P. Bpeer, ol the Griffin Star, and
Mr. J. P. Harrison ol the Christian Index.
Newspaper Change.— Mr. C. H. C. Willing
ham, lately of the Atlauta Sun, has purchased a
half i-iterest In the Griffin Stir. The recoguiz-d
character ol Mr. Willingham, as a thoroughly ac
complished and talented editoi, iu connection
with Mr. E. P. Speer, whose Intelligence and
versatile genius has already added much to hi 5
paper, will make the Siar, more'acceptable and
aop.tciftblo, probably, than at any time In its
hirtory.
Painful Accident.— Miss Mattie Stanford, a
young lady residing In the county, was thrown
from a buggy during the Commencement exer
cises last week, and had her collar bone broken.
Miss Stanford was In the act of getting out ol the
buggy, when some careless person came dashing
by—alarming the horse attached to the buggy, in
which she was standing. Dr. J. B. Turner was
called to her assistance and adjusted the broken
bone. He informs us that she is recovering rap
idly.
A Successful Operation.—On last Wednesday
Dr. Voorhces, of Memphis,Tenn. and Dr. Turner,
performed in the presence of a large number of
the members of the Medical Society a very diffi
cult optical operation on the eyes of a negro man.
They removed a Pterygium from his eyes,
which had almost entirely obscured the sight.
The negro is rapidly improving. We saw the
operation performed and take this occasion to say
In our judgement, it was performed with skill and
tact.
Cotton Gins.— We direct the attention of our
farmers to theadvertisementof Mr. P. C. Sawyer.
Mr. Sawyer offer* to the public the Eclipse and
Griswold Gins, which have won much favor.
These gins with the improvements, have taken
three premiums. The constant and increasing
demand for them, with the great number of vol
untary testimonials, furnishes sufficient evidence
tojwarrantus in Baying, that they are better adap
ted to the use of our farmers than any now offer
ed for sale. Mr. Bawyer is doing great service
to the farmers in the manufacturing of these gins;
and is in every way responsible and reliable.
Give him a call.
PVKCHASE AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.—We Call
the attention of our readers to the petition of the
incorporators of the above named Association.
The movement to organize the institution was
put on foot some time ago by the banking firm of
W. L. Lampkin <S Cos. We are glad to announce
that the stock has about all been subscribed, and
as soon as the Charter can be obtained an organisa
tion will be had. With such stockholders as
Lampkin A Cos., and others—gentlemen who are
not only solid and strong as to financial standing,
but who rank high as first-class financiers—we
confidently believe that the Association will be a
great success, and of great benefit to our people
generally.
Important Action,—A number of influential
citizens of Foisyth met on last Friday for the
purpose of taking into consideration and inaugu
rating a movement looking to the location of the
Georgia Military Institute at this place, if the
Leg slature should see fit to re-establish the same.
On motion ot Capu tl. G. Bean, Dr. J. S. Law
ton was called to the chair. Several gentlemen
presented plans and schemes u> attain the end
so ighv and alluded to the Incalculable benefits to
be sec ired by sur county and town by the location
ot this luotiiuUou at this p*ace. The meeting was
euUreiy narmonious and met with .much encour
agement.
On motion of Mr. Geo. A. Cabaniss it was
Ktsulvtd, That a Committee ot five be appointed
by the chair to biing the matter prominently be
fore the citizens ol the county aud town, that
united action may be had he real er.
The chairmau appointed the following gentle
men at the Committee: W. L. Lampkin, B. Pye,
C. A. King, J. R. Banks, and W. H. Head.
The meeting adjourned subject to the call ot the
chairman. J. 8. Lawton, Chairman,
W. D. groxa, 80.
College Commencement.
Junior and Senior Exhibition—
Grand Success—Judge Trippe—
Rev. Dr. Dixon—President
Asbury—Royal Festival
—Alum men Address—
Grand Finale.
At an early hour on Monday evening, the intel
ligent, beautiful and gallant—a large number of
whom were visitors—assembled in the chapel, to
witness the
|melo-dramatic cantata,
entitled “An hour in Fairy Land." At 8 o’clock,
and as the clock struck twelve, the curtain rose,
displaying a stage decked with evergreens, and
apparently with scenery of the most natural and
attractive beauty. In a moment, Miss Laura Lee,
of Atlanta, with majestic and queenly grace, strode
across the stage, followed by a train of at iea-i
twenty attendants, clothed in the most beautiful
and costly attire. As they filed across the stage
the opening chorus was suDg; “ Hail! all
our Bovrrigns.” The different impersonations in
the Cantata were represented with much credit
by Miss Kate Hillyer, as “Fairy Crickett,” with
the song, “ Though Home be Dark and Poor,”
and ending with the Tableau “ Cotter’s Saturday
nigbi.” Miss Mattie Danielly, as “Fairy True
Heart,” Miss Loula A>bnry, as “ Fairy Fan,” Miss
Lizzie Gibson, as “ Fairy Good Will,” Miss Emma
Hillyer, as “ Fairy Content.”
The Queen, after the last tableau, with royal
condescension, returned thanks to her subjects,
and crowned the Fairies Content and Good Will,
after which her Royal Majesty bade her subjects
“ Good night,” and retired amid the most enthu
siastic applause. The exercise* of the evening
were concluded by the reading of a composition,
by Miss Lizzie Gibeon, on the subject of “Fash
ions.”
The entertainment was highly satisfactory, re
flecting much credit upon the Athenean Society.
At 11 o’clock on Tuesday the
JUNIOR EXHIBITION
came off. The number of persons present to wit
ness the exercises, were large and appreciative.
The essays read by the young ladies were sensible,
pointed and gave unmistakable evidence of high
mental culture. The first composition was read by
Miss Augusta M. Greer, on “ What Must it Be?”
It was read well and gave evidence of a mind
well trained. The “Beauties of Nature’’ were
splendidly conceived by Miss Sallie A. Garland,
of Upson county, Ga. Miss C. J. Toleson de
lighted the audience with an interesting and well
written essay on “ The Links of Gold.” Miss
Cordelia Hornady, on the subject “What Does it
Cost?” was listened to with much interest, as she
presented illustration* and views of a kind cal
cul&ted to astonish the most careless. Miss Eliza
B. Newsom, of Washington county, read a well
written composition on “ Our Mission.” “ Will
it Pay ?” in the hands of Miss Raifee S. Sneed, was
presented in every phase of life with the most
happy effect. Miss Sallie B. Carswell, of Jefferson
county, selected, as her subject, “ Drawing and
Painting.” Miss Katie Banks was kept from read
ing her composition, on the subject, “It Might
Have Been,” by domestic afflictions. The com
positions read by the Juniors were
BRILLIANT, CHASTE AND SENSIBLE,
and displayed much research and knowledge.
JUDGE TBIPPE’S ADDRESS.
In delivering the prize or gold medal to the
successful competitor in the Sophomore Class,
for the best rhetorical reading, Judge Trippe
made a most brilliant and eloquent address,
which won many encomiums, and gave general
satisfaction to his friends and admirers.
DIBS EMMA AMCS
was awarded the prize. Her subject being “ Cur
tain Lecture—Town Council of Forsyth,” which
was lead with clearness, and which, as rendered by
the fair young reader, produced the most happy
effect upon the audience. To understand some
of the points contained in the address of Judge
Trippe, which we give below, it is necessary to
state that a small fraction covered the numbers
given by the Committee to two or three young
ladies, and the piece read by the one who was
awarded the prize, was of the Caudle Lecture
character.
In delivering the prize Judge Trippe said :
“ I have been requested to act as the represent
ative of the authorities of this Institution, and to
present tUis beautiful medal to the one who has
been pronounced entitlefl to it as the best reader of
her class. The task is a pleasant one, and yet there
are facts connected with the exhibition, made by
this class on yesterday, which tend to abate, to
eome extent, the pleasure of the office I now un
dertaKe. • Where probably the hope* ran high,
with such strong grounds on which to rest, and
the merits of several were so great, it seems hard
that the cold voice of the crtic had to resort to
the rule ot vulgar fractiom iu selecting the one
particular star, when the firmament had so many
bright and beautiful ones which had to be passed
by. But judgment has been pronounced, and I
cheerfully execute the decision ol the Committee.
“ This medal is given as a prize for the best
specimen of rhetorical reading. To read well is a
worthy accomplishment—one to be much de
sired ; but remember that the prize has been won
in a contest where the voice has performed an im
portant part—where word* rightly pronounced,
and with the right emphasis, were made the
touchstone of success. The thought is sugges
tive. Words are important things in human af
fairs, and the manner of their utterance ofttimes
controls their meaning and determines their pow
er. When fitly spoken they are ‘ like apples of
gold in pictures of silver.* But the same authority
says ‘lt is better to dwell iu thecorner of a house
top than with a brawling woman in a wide house.’
Solomon, in his grand delineation of the charac
ter of a good and virtuous woman, says she open
eth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is
the law of kindness. Recollect then that the
voice—the tongue and its utterances—will tell
much that may deeply affect your peace and hap
piness, and the happiness of those by whom
you are surrounded. Let its governing rule be
the law of kindness.
“ Permit me to say to the successful competitor,
as probably in your first contest you have gained
this prize, and as it is made of the most precious
of metals, let it suggest to you the golden rule—
do unto others as you would have them do unto
you. An observance of this high injunction will
bring down upon your pathway through life the
choicest and richest ot blessings, so that you will
be satisfied there are other golden streams than
the old fabulous river, and many flowery heights
besides the mythical mountain of the poet.
“ To all I would say, observe this, and mayhap
in the not far distant future you will discover that
it will not be in your lives there will be iound
any complaining, grumbling Mrs. Caudle, ready
to 6cold her ti uant lord for prolonged visitations
at the sittings of City Councils or of Masonic
Lodges. Do this, and be assured that there will,
at the proper time, always be a happy quorum at
home—a quorum whose votes will be unanimous
and whose deliberations will be governed by tne
law of peace, of kindness and of love. May it be
so with each and all of you.”
THE GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT.
By 9 o’clock on Tuesday evening the Chapel was
filled to its utmost capacity, with one of tbs
most fascinating and imposing audiences ever as
sembled in the city of Forsyth, on any occasion.
The increasing excitement and the nnnsnai num
ber of the spectators was not only a source of
general remark, but was a matter of gratification
to the Board of Trustees and the patrons and
friends ot the Institution.
-Under the guidance of Prof. Bechtar, whose rep
utation as a success! nl and accomplished mn&ician
is State wide, one ot the most complete pro
grammes was presented, coneisting of
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.
Twenty-seven beautiful and charming young la
dies lent their charms and musical talent to this
grand Musical Ovation. Miss Kate Milledge sang
with the happiest effect “ Douglas, Tend’rest and
Truest." The singing of Misses Lee, Danielly,
Gibron, Hillyer, and Asbury, and the excellent
performance on the piano by Miss Leonora Lip
man was very highly appreciated; from time to
time rounds of deafening applause bunt from the
enraptured audience as the young ladies rendered
their difficult pieces.
This portion of the exercises probably won as
much commendation and praise as any of the oc
casioa. We regret that the want of space forbids
a more minute and particular reference.
SENIOR EXHIBITION.
On Wednesday, the 16th of July, the exhibition
ot the Senior Class came off. The increasing ex
citement of the week pervaded ail classes and
drew so immense erowd together, and one pos
sessing more beauty and magnificence tnan any
ever assembled in the town.
The exercises began with the reading of a Saluta
tory by Miss Lula K. Asbury, which was read with
unusual distinctness, end was sensible, pointed
and unostentatious. Miss Leonora Lipman won
the applause of the entire audience by a well
written essay on the “ Whispers from the Pines.”
“Thought,” wa3 a splendid composition and was
finely read by the highly accomplished Miss Laura
Lee, of Atlanta. Miss Lizz e Gibson read a satir
ical essay from tbe subject “What Brought Ye
Forth To-Day ?” She tripped like an enraged
fairy from the faults of physicians, lawyers, wid
owers aDd bachelors, not forgetting the members
of the fourth estate. The faults of each were ex
posed to thß wondering and amazed and tnee
without leer or sympathy. She closed amid much
applause. “Popular Absurdities” by idis3 Mat
tie E. Danielly was sc ithieg in its terms and many
writhed as the rebukes fell irom the lips of the
handsome young lady. “ Life is Fleeting,” by
Miss Lula K. Asbnry, was filled with the most
tonching and tender reflections and was read with
much pathos. “ Delirium Our Best Deceiver,” in
th3 hands of Miss Emily J. HillyeY, was complete
in its conception and rendered without fault. Mies
Sallie P. Cabaniss having selected the Hovel sub
ject of “Living on Stilts,” when she rose, the au
dience became perfectly still and awaited with
much excitement for the reading of her composi
tion. She began with a clear, distinct voice
and remained remarkably seif possessed and
unmoved; without mercy she dealt with the
faults and foibles of the whole geneialion of slilts
walkers. Miss Kate Hillyer on the subject of
“ Chaos and Cosmos,” displayed intellectual cul
tivation of a high order. “ The Unattained, ”by
Miss Mollie Phinazee, was received with praise by
the large audience. It contained much philo
sophical research, and was truly remarkable for
one so young and tender. Miss Celeste Hutchins
captivated the audience by reading a well writ
ten article entitled “ Periscope,” in her inimi.able
and wonderful style. The “ Valedictory ” was as
signed by lot to Mies Lizzie W. Gibson. In the
performance of the difficult task imposed she won
the respect and admiration of all present. The
parting of the Senior Class and their future
duties and responsibilities were depicting in the
most affecting terms, and as the lips gave utterance
to sublime and melting sentiments, the tear glis
tened on the unsullijd cheeks o' a large number
of the Alumnss.
In behalf of the Board of Trustees, President
Asbnry conferred the second honorary degree on
Miss Kate Milledge and Mrs. Henry Cabaniss, also
the first nonorary degree upon the Senior Class;
after which the Senior Class arose and sang a
beautiful parting hymn to the tune of “ Anld Lang
Syne,” which had been arranged by Miss Kate Mil
ledge lor the occasion.
BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS.
President Asbury delivered one of the most
feeling and eloquent baccalaureate addresses, that
it has been our pleasure to hear for a number of
years. Establishing at once, his character as not
only one of the finest educated gentlemen of the
country, but one of the most accomplished and
elegant speakers.
REV. JAMES DISKSON’S ADDRESS.
Although the densely crowded audience ha£ sat
for five hours spell bound, by the interesting exer
cises above referred to, yet, when the distinguished
orator arose and began to speak, they showed
no evidence of weariness. Art and Literature
being selected as his subject, was handled with
ability. The Doctor is a deep and vigorous think
er, and speaks wilh great eloquence and power.
Though we have copious notes of his speech,
yet we deem that any attempt to give a synopsis
of his speech would do him great injustice.
CALIBTHENIC EXHIBITION.
On Wednesday night the Calisthenic class, con
sisting oi about fifty members, under the direc
tion of their accomplished instructress, Miss Fal
ligant, gave an exhibition. The hall on this oc
casion was brilliantly illuminated and splendidly
ornamented. As the class stood upon the stage,
dressed in the most gaudy and tasty costumes, the
lookers-on became wrapt in wonder and amaze
ment. Forsyth Cornet Band was present and fur
nished music, by which the young ladies per
lormed their charming evolutions. Each sped
through the difficult maze with perfect ease and
accuracy. As the exercises cbutinued, the blood
crept with unseen stealth to the cheeks of the
young performers, and sat wi:h blushing mod
esty, reflecting upon the eyes of the bewildered
auditory their magic beauty, like the pure dia
mond reflects the rays of a falling sunbeam.
ALUMNJBN FESTIVAL.
On Wednesday letters were received from Eis
Excellency, James M. Smith, stating that “on
account of an encxpected and severe bronchial
attack, that it would be impossible for him to be
present.” This announcement was received with
much disappointment, for it was anticipated with
no ordinary interest; indeed, it was expected that
his address would have become the “Head-Stone
of the Corner,” in making the Commencement
Exercises the grandest and most complete of any
that has occurred in the State during the present
season. At the instance of the board of trustees,
Col. E. Y. Clarke, of the Atlanta Constitution,
kindly consented to deliver an address to the
Alnmna.
By 8 o’clock, on Thursday evening, the chapel
was again crowded, the number of persons pres
ent seemed to have been magnified through some
super-human agency.
Dr. Jas. S. Lawton, President of the Board of
Trustees, introduced Col. Clarke who improvised
a happy little extemporaneous address, unique, or
nate, and suggestive of thoughts which,elaborated,
would have reflected credit upon the finest speaker.
The ladies present and participating in the Fes
tival were dressed in the most elegant attire, and
seemed to vie with each other in the splendor of
their beauty and the suavity of their blandishment.
The supper furnished by the ladies was abun
dant in quantity and rich in qualify.
The gratifying success of the Commencement
exercises will create a general State interest in
the future welfare of the Institution. From the
16th, of July dates an epoch in the history of Mon
roe Female College, which will continue to “ grow
with its growth and strengthen with its strength.”
The efficient and able Board of Trustees have
elected, without exception, the same Faculty for
the ensuing year.
Middle Georgia Medical Scciett.— This
body held their regular Annual Convention at this
place on last Thursday. There was quite a large
attendance and much business of importance was
transacted. These conventions should be encour
aged by the physicians; as an interchange of views
and a regulation of the rules o! practice would
doubtless result In much good.
Georgia Military Institute.— We call spe
cial attention to the important action of a number
of onr citisens publish sd elsewhere, in regard to
the location of the above named Institution, if the
next Legislature should think proper to make an
appropriation. It is proposed by parties who are
moving in the matter, to get the legislature to
pass a bill appropriating a sufficient sa m of mon-
and also to locate the Institution at one of
four places, offering the greatest inducement in
the way of donations. Macon, Atlanta, Griffin,
Marrietta and Forsyth, are proposed as tbe most
desirable places. We hope onr citizens will real
ize fully the importance of securing the location
of the Institute at this place. We do not consid
er the action of onr citizens premature, nothing
can be lost and much may be accomplished.
To The Afflicted. —Dr. Voorhees, a successful
and reliable practitioner, in ear and eye deases is
tempoarily located in Griffin, where he may be
consulted, either personally or by letter, by
those afflicted with deseasea of the above named
organs.
j uly 02 tf.
The Alumn.ean Festival a Grand Success.—
The night of the 17th of Jn’y will long, I haveco
doubt, be remembered by the yonng and old, as
the night of tbe Alnmnaean Festival. Tne evening
was pleasant, the air having been purified by re
freshing showers daring the afternoon. At an
early hour tbe College chapel was filled with a vat
audience who had assembled to listen to the en
tertaining address of Col. Clarke, of Atlanta, and
to participate in the enjoyments of the evening.
The Colonel, attended by the trustees and fol
lowed by the ladies of the Alummein Society, en
tered the chapel at the appointed time and took
the positions assigned them—the Colonel and the
trustees on the rostrum and the ladies on the
front benches, which had been reserved for them.
Col. Clarke was then Introduced to the audi
ence by Dr. James S. Lawton, of onr town, and
delivered a speech which, though almost entirely
unprepared, might have done honor to an older
head than his. He was frequently interrupted by
the applause of his appreciative audience. When
the Colonel’s speech was finished and he had taken
his seat there were loud cries for “ Hammond !
Hammond! ’ Onr honored townsman sat unmoved
for a while, but at last his kind heart and gener
ous impulse forced him up, and with character
istic thoughtfulness, he turned the young gentle
men over to the ladies, probably thinking they
could make plenty of speeches for themselves
without any octsidehelp. The crowd then gave
themselves up to enjoyment and “Fairy Fnu”
ruled supreme.
In looking over the audience I could not help
noticing three things: First, The number and
great beauty of the young ladies visiting oar city
during Commencement. Second, The beauty and
taste displayed in the toiletts of all the ladies,
both of those at home and from abroad; and,
Third, The politeness and gallantry displsycd by
the yonDg gentlemen.
Forsyth ought to be prond of her young men,
they were an ornament to the halls on this occasion.
The young ..ladies especially, deserve praise; I
venture to say that you might search from one
side to the other of our sunny South and never find
a more beautiial or better dressed assembly of
young ladies. Georgia has reason to be proud of
her jewels, and Forsyth furnishes her share of
sparkling gems to the overflowing casket of the
Empire State.
In due time the vast assembly was invited by
the polite and attentive committee to finish their
interesting conversations at the supper table.
I will take this occasion to congratulate the
committee upon their excellent management.
Perfect order prevailed wherever my observation
extended. The tables were loaded with all the
delicacies that heart could desire.
The married ladies of Forsyth, deserve great
credit for their untiring zeal and energy, in ar
ranging such a perfect feast. Let us hepe that
the young girls growing up around us will notice
their mothers, and prepare themselves to take
their places in society, and discharge their duty as
nobly as do the ladies of to-day.
During the evening crowds gathered around the
piano and were highly amused and delighted by
the manner in which Capt. Milledge sang, “ Stop
thatjkr.ocking at the door.” His hearty laugh in
the chorus had the desired effect upon his listnere,
and burst alter burst of uncontrollable laughter
greeted him on all sides. It was impossible to
hear Capt. Milledge’s laugh without adding one
of your own, which, if not as musical, was certain
ly as hearty. After repeated “ encores he was
induced to repeat the song a second time; and
again the chapel rang with the hearty laughter of
his listeners. His song is certainly the test cure
for the blues that I know of.
The assembly of young ladies and gentlemen
lingered until about one o'clock, when they be
gan to depart for their homes. I am confident
that not one left but felt that they had never at
tended a pleasanter festival, and wished to attend
another such a one speedily, which wish 1 heartily
indorse. Alma.
A Strike. —We overheard several clerks, cn
last Saturday, discussing the propriety of a strike
for “ higher wages.” They justiiy the contempla
ted movement on the ground that the young men
visiting Forsyth, last week, had finer clothes than
ihemselves, and as a consequence the young la
dies did not notice them, j Weil, Hus movement
will not only please the merchants, but will make
farm hands more plentiful.,
Correspondence.
Mr. Editor: It may be of some interest to some
of your readers to know who have represented
the people of Monroe county, ia the Senate aud
House ot Representatives, for the last fifty-one
years. The following comprises a complete list
from the year 1832: Representatives, Lunwell
Watts,* James D. Lester,* John Spratiiug,* Ben
jamin F. Holland,* Col. Davis Smith * John T.
Simmons, Col. A. W. Redding, Jossey Dunn,* Jas.
11. Gordon, W. A. Biacs, Willis Btowd,* M. D.
Garr,* Col. W. C. Rediing, James Turner,* W.
L. Famb o,* Dolphin Floyd,* Thos. W. O’Neil,*
Calvin W. Battle, J. G. Gordon,* Jno. L Wood
ward, Dr. Henry L. Battle,* Green English, Jack
son Bush, William Watscn, Ed. Clarke. Win. M.
Clark, Russell Flewellyn, W. R. Murphey, Thos.
B. Settle,* Edmund Dumas, David Ogletree, T.
B. Cabaniss, Monroe Cower, B. H. Zellner, Dr.
A. H. Shi, and W. J. Dumas. *
The following is a list of the names of the Sen
ators : Wiley J. Sterlings,* Alfred Wilborn,* Al
len Lawhorn,* Mr. Welsh,* Jas. S. Pnillips,* An
derson W. Redding, Geo. A. Brown,* A. B. Reed,*
Churchill Gibson,* A. H. Chappell, A. M. D.
King,* Allen Cochran,* Elijah Phillips,* James
Thweatt,* Hope H. Tigcor,* Dr. Geo. Winn,
Col. Mead LeSueur,* W. A. Black, Col. W. (J.
Redding, Col. Jno. T. Crowder, Jno. Rowe, Judge
E. G. Cabaniss,* Rev. Thos. W. Battle, Col. Z. E.
Harman,* Col. Jas. S. Pinckard, Col. R. P.
Trippe, Ambrose Chapman,* Benjamin H„Rutb
e-ford.*
A general summing up shows that we have had
since the year 1822 sixty-four Representatives,
thirty-seven of whom are now dead and twenty
seven living. Including the two negroes, For
syth has had sixteen Representatives, being about
onefourth of the number sent from the county.
The following named gentlemen were sent from
Forsyth: A. H. Chappell, A. M. D. King, A.
Cochran, Josey Dunn, J. H. Jordan, B. F. Ruth
erford, T. W. O’Neal, E. G. Cabaniss, Z. E. Har
man, J. S. Pinckard, R. P. Trippe, T. B Cabaniss,
Monroe Clower and W. J. Dumas.
The foregoing is submitted, hoping that it may
be of interest to your readers. The names and
positions filled are in the main correct. H.
♦deceased.
Ex-Cadets Georgia Militabt Institute.—
The Ex-Cadets and Ex-Professors of the Georgia
Military Institute are invited to meet in Conven
tion at Atlanta, on the Ist day of September next.
The Central, Macon and Western, Macon and
Brunswick, Atlanta and West Point, Western and
Atlantic, and Georgia railroads will pass to and
from the Convention for one fare.
John W. Mildedge,
july22.tf President Ex-Cadet Association.
Nuisance Abolished.— Rat and Fly Traps for
gale by Bsamblett <fc Bro.
julyls.lt
School Notice.— The exercises of Mr. J. D.
Gray’s school, at Tabernacle, will begin on the
4th Monday in July next. Mr. Gray is a regular
graduate of Emory College, and is a thorough
practical teacher. His patrons are unanimous in
the conviction that he is among the finest educa
tors in the country.
july22.2t
Monet Saveu.— Lightning Peach Pealers at
julyls.lt Bramblbtt & Bro.
Patrons of Husbandrt. —All members of
Forsyth Grange, No. 5, are earnestly requested to
meet at the Hall Thursday, July 24th, as mat
ters ot importance will be brought before the
Grange. The lady members are particularly re
quested to be present.
By order of W. Master. B. H. NAPIER,
julyls.2t Secretary.
Woodruff’s Carriage Repositort—Estab
lished at Griffin in lb 4 continues to offer a
large slock of tne best Buggies in America. Also
a large stock of the same work at my Repository
on 3d Street, Macon, Ga.
apilS.tf W. W. Woodruff.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Tiie Career of a Great Remedy.— Twenty
summers have elapsed since it w.s briefly an
nounced that anew vegetable tonic and alterative,
bearing tbe name of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
had been added to the list of preventive restora
tive medicines. The modest advertisement which
invited attention to the preparation stated that
it had been used with great success in private
practice as a cure for dyspepsia, bilious com
plaints, constipation and intermittent fever. It
was 60cn discovered that the article possessed ex
traordinary properties. The people, of every
class, tested its merits as a tonic, stimulant, cor
rective and restorative, and found that its effects
more than fulfilled their hopes and expectations.
From that time to the present its course has been
upward and onward, and it stands to day at the
head of all medicines of its class, American or
imported, in the magnitude of its sales and its
reputation as a safe, agreeable and potent invig
orant and restorative. For languor and debility,
lack of appetite and gastric disturbances so com
mon during the summer months it is absolutely
infallible. Indigestiou, bilious disorders, consti
pation, nervousness, periodical fevers, and all the
ordinary complaints generated by a vitiated and
humid atmosphere, vanish under its renovating
and regulating influence. This is its record,
avonehed by volumes of intelligent testimony, ex
tending over a period of a fifth of a century, and
comprtbending the names of thousands of well
known citizens belonging to every class and call
ing. In Europe it is thought a great thing to ob
tain the patronage of royalty for a “ patent medi
cine.” but Hostetter’s Bitters has been sponta
neously approved by millions of independent sov
ereigns, and its patent consists in their endorse
ment.
Preserve Your Fruit!— Fruit Jars and Jelly
Cups, for sale at Bramblett & Bro.
julyls.lt
To Kansas and Colorado. —During the sum
mer season of 1878, the Missouri Pacific Railroad
will sell Excursion Tickets from St. Louis to
Denver and return at very low rates of fare, and a
rare opportunity is thereby offered, for lovers of
nature to view the bounties of Colorado and enjoy
the delightful scenery and health-inspiring climate
of the Parks of the Rocky Mountains.
Kansas, with its broad and fertile plains, is di
rectly on the route, and together wi h all the
other Western States and Territories, is reached
by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and its connec
tions.
The Texas connection of this road is now com
pleted, and passengers are ottered a first-class all
rail ronte from St. Louis to Texas, either over the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas R. R., via Sedilia, or
or over the Atlantic and Pacific R. 14., via Vinita.
For maps, time tables, information as to rates,
routes, etc., we refer our readers to J. F. Thomp
son, Southern Passenger Agent., Chattanooga,
Term., or E. A. Ford, General Passenger Agent,
Bt. Louis, Mo.
Questions will be cheerfully and promptly an
swered.
juneSl.ly
•*#•
Cheap Firms in Southwest Missouri !—The At
lantic and Pacific Railroad Company offers 1,200,-
000 acres of land in Central and Southwest Mis
souri, at from $5 to sl3 per acre, on seven years
time, with free transportation from St. Louis to
ail purchasers. Climate, soil, timber, mineral
wealth, schools, churches and law-abiding society
invite emigrants from all points to this land of
fruits and flowers. For particulars address A.
Tuck, Land Commissioner, St. Louis, Mo.
june24,ly
Emigration Turning. —Cheap Farms in So.
West Missouri.— Tbe Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Company offers 1,300,000 acres of land in Central
and Southwest Missouri, at from $3 to sl3 per
acre, on seven years time, with tree tiansporta
tion from St. Louis to all purchasers. Climate,
soil, timber, mineral wealth, schools, churches
and law-abiding society invite emigrants from all
points to this land of fruit3 and flowers. For
particulars address A. Tuck, Land Commissioner,
St. Louis, Mo. apr33,73-ly
♦•———
KILL THE FLIES. How ? By using Morse’s
Fatent Fly Exterminator, the only sure and effect
ual means ever yet discovered for destroying files,
mosquitoes, etc., safe to use and sura to kill. One
package will last a season and keep any store or
and welling free from flies. Pul up in secure pack
ages and sent to any address on receipt of fifty
cents, with full directions for use, satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Address
G. J. GREENE, Company Shops,
june34.3m Almance County, N. C.
.To the Suffering.—The Rev. William H. Nor
ton, while residing in Brazil as a Missionary, dis
covered in that land of medicines a remedy for
Consumption, Serofuln, <Sore Throat, Coughs,
Cuids, Asthma and Nervous Weakness. This
remedy has cured myself after all other medicines
had failed.
Wishing to benefit the suffering, I will send the
recipe for preparing and using this remedy to all
who desire it Free of Charge.
Please eend an envelope with your name and
address on it. Address,
REV. WM. 11. NORTON,
mar 4. ly 070 Broadway, New York City.
A Card. — A clergyman, w'hile residing in South
America, as missionary, discovered a safe and
simple remedy for the Cure of Nervous Weakness,
Early Decay, Disease of the Urinary and Seminal
Organs, and the whole train of disorders brought
on by vicious and baneful habits. Great numbers
have been cured by this noble remedy. Prompted
by a desire to benefit the afflicted and unfortunate
I will send the receipt for preparing and using
this medicine in a sealed envelope, to any one
who needs it, Free of Charge. Address,
JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D. Bible House,
mar4.ly New York City.
ptoitw
TERMS:
PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE, TWO DOLLARS
ADVERTISING RATES :
Odo square, (ten line3 or less,) $1 for the first
and 75 cents for each subsequent insertion.
Contract advertising as follows •
Space 3 Months. 6 Months. 12 Months
V Column.. $25 00 *45 00 $75 00
% Column.. 40 00 60 00 100 00
One Column 60 00 90 00 150 00
Advertisements contracted for and discontinued
from any cause before the expiration of the time
specified, will charged at the rates established
for the time published.
Professional cards, 1 square, S2O per annum.
Marriage notices, $2. Obituaries, $1 per square.
DUNN, OGLETREE CO.,
Produce and Commission
MERCHANTS,
Deal In Flour, BacontCorn, Hay, Etc.
Refer to the Bankers )
and Real Estate Agts. >- ATLANTA, GA.
of Atlanta. )
apll.6m
GREER & GRESHAM’S
Livery and Sale Stables.
TN CONNECTION WITH THE LIVERY STA-
L ble we are running daily a splendid
FOUR HORSE COACH
TO THE INDIAN SPRING.
We are also prepared to furnish Carriages, Bug
gies, Phfeton6 or Hacks to parties desiring them.
The Stage will leave Forsyth at 9 a. m., ar
rive at the Spring at 12 M.; leave the Spring at
p. si. , arrive at Forsyth at 6 p. m..
Connections tto and from ihe Spring will be
made with ail daily trains.
GREER & GRESHAM,
may27.tf Forsvth, Ga.
Dental Card
'' * *.
rpHE UNDERSIGNED CAN ALWAYB BE
L found during office hours at his Room, over
MOBLEY & CABANISS’ STORE, in Pye’s new
building, South side Court House square
All who are desirous of having cental work done
in a scientific manner are respectfully invited to
call.
OFFICE HOURS.
9 a m.. to Ip. Jt. ; 2p. m. to 6P. M.
L. 8. MORSE,
may B.ly Dentist.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
EXTRACTS FROM
PREMIUM LIST
FOR
GEORGIA
STATE FAIR!
COMMENCING
October 27th, 1873!
-AT
CENTRAL CITY PM,
MACON, GA.
For best acre of clover hay $ 50
For best acre lucerne hay 50
For best acre of native grass 50
Fur best acre pea vine hay 50
For best acre of corn forage 50
For largest yield of Southern cane, on acre... 50
For best and largest display garden vegetables 35
For largest yield upland cotton, one acre.... 300
For best crop lot upland short staple cotton
not less than five bales SCO
Eor best one bale upland short staple cotton
(and 35 cents per pound for the bale) 100
For best bale upland long staple cotton 100
(ana 35 cents per pound for the bale)
For the best oil painting,by a Georgii lady... 100
For the best display of paintings, drawings, etc.
by the pupils of one school or college 100
For the best made silk dress, done by a lady of
Georgia, not a dress-maker. 50
For best made home-spun dress, done by a ladv^***
of Georgia not a dress-maker " 50
For best piece of tapestry in worsted and floss,
by a lady of Georgia 50
For best furnished baby basket and complete
set of Infant clothes, by a lady of Georgia.. 50
For handsomest set of Mouchoir case, glove
box and pin-cushion, made by a lady of
Georgia 50
For best half dozen pairs of cotton socks, knit
by a lady over fifty years of age, (in gold).. 25
For best half dozen pairs of cotton socks,
knit by a gill under ten years of age (in
gold) 25
For tbe finest and largest display of female
handicraft, embracing needlework, embroid
ery, kniling, crocheting, raised work, etc.,
by one lady 100
For tbe best combination horse 100
For the best saddle horse 100
For the best style harness horse 100
For the finest and best matched double team. 100
For the best stallion, with ten of his colts by
bis side 350
For the best gelding 350
For the best six-mule team 350
For the best single mule.... 100
For tbe best milch cow 100
For the best bull 100
For the best ox team 100
For the best sow with pigs 50
For the largest and finest collection of domes
tic fowls 100
For the best bushel of corn 25
For the best bushel of peas 25
For the best bushel of wheat 25
For the best bushel of sweet potatoes 25
For tbe best bushel of Irish potatoes 25
For tbe best fifty stalks of sugar cane 50
For the best result on one acre in any forage
crop 150
For the largest yield of corn on one acre 100
For the largest yield of wheat on one acre.... 50
For the largest yield of oats on one acre.. 50
For the largest yield of rye on one acre 50
For the best result on one acre, in any cereal
crop 300
For the best display made on the grounds, by
any dry-goods merchant 100
For the best display made by any grocery
merchant 100
For the largest and best display of greenhouse
plants, by one person or firm 100
For the best brass band, not less than ten per
formers 350
(and SSO extra per day for their mu6ic.)
For the best Georgia plow stock 25
For tbe best Georgia made wagon (two horse) 50
For the best Georgia made cart 25
For best stallion four years old or more 40
For best preserved horse over 20 years 01d... 25
For best Alderney bull 50
For best Devon bull 50
For best collection of table apples giown in
North Georgia 50
For best collection of table apples grown in
Middle Georgia 50
Hegatta.
Race one mile down stream on Ocmulgee river,
under the rules of the Regatta Association of
Macon.
For the iaste6t four-oared shell boat, race open
to the world $l5O
For the fastest double-scull shell boat, race
open to the world 60
For the fastest single scull shell boat,race open
to the world 50
For the fastest four-oared canoe boat, lace
open to the world 50
(By a canoe is meant a boat hewn from a log,
without wash-boards or other additions.)
The usual entree fee of ten per cent, will be
charged lor the Regatta premiums.
Military Company.
For the best drilled volunteer military com
pany of not, less than forty members,'rank
and file, open to the world SSOO 1
Ten per cent, entry fee on the above premium,
and at least five entries required.
Races-
PUR3E ONE—S3OO
For Trotting norses—Georgia Raised ; Mile Heats
Best Two in Three.
Ist horse to receive S2OO
2d horse to receive 75
3d horse to receive 25
PURSE TWO—s4so.
For Trotting Horses that have never beaten 2:40;
Mile Heats, Best Two in Three.
Ist horse to receive S3OO
2d horse to receive 100
3d horse to receiva 50
PURSE THREE-1650.
For Trotting Horses—Open to the World ; Mile
Heats, Best Three in Five.
Ist horse to receive SSOO
2d horse to receive 100
3d horse to receive 50
PURSE FOUR—S3SO.
For Running Horses—Open to the World; Two
Mile Heats, beat two in three.
Ist horse to receive $250
2d horse to receive 100
PURSE FIVE—S3OO.
For Running Horses—open to the world; two
mile heats, beat two in three
Ist horse 10 receive S3OO
PURSE SlX—ssoo
For Running Horses—open to the world; three
mile heats best two in three.
Ist horse to receive SSOO
The above premiums will be contested for un
der the rules of the Turf. The usual entry fee of
10 per cent, on the amount of the purse will be
charged.
Cos unity !HJxhit>itionsi
1. To the county which (through its Society
or Clubs) 6hail furnish the largest and
finest display, in merit and variety, of
stock, products and results of home in
dustries, all raised, produced or manu
factured in the county. SIOOO
2. Second best do 500
3d best do 300
4th best do 200
Entries to be made at the August Convention
in Athens.
Articles contributed to the County Exhibitions
can also compete for specific premiums in the
Premium List; for instance, a farmer may con
tribute to the Exhibition of his county a bushel of
Bread Corn, he can then enter it, individually for
premium 144. Jun24.td
FORSYTH ADVERTISEMENTS.
Latest from the Lava Beds.
L. F. GREER &, CO.,
Druggists & Stationers,
KEEP CONSTANTLY on hand a large supply
of the finest t ’
Chemicals, Paints, Oils. Dye Stuffs
Kerosene Lamps,
BRUSHES of every description, TOILET AR
TICLES, PERFUMERY. SOAPS, PURE
WINES AND LIQUORS FOR
MEDICAL PURPOSES.
Our stock of Drugs aud Medicines are unsur
passed lor purity and freshness.
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Blank Books, Writing Paper, Pencils, Ink, Pens,
and all classes of Text Books used in Colleges and
Primary Schools.
We allow no one who calls to go away dissatis
fled with prices, quality or quantity.
Prescriptions filled toy a First-Class
DruuuUt at ail Hours.
tSFShould you wish to cool off just step in and
call lor a glass of our ARCTIC SODA WATER.
aplls.ly. L. F. GREER & CO.
E- mm &
WHOLESALE and RETAIL
GROCERY MERCHANTS
FORSYTH. : : : : GEORGIA.
Having located in the east room
of their
New Brick Block, on Main Street,*
On the East side of the Public Square, keep con.
stantly on hand and are daily receiving, a full stoc
of all kinds of
GROCERIES AXI) PROVISIONS
Which we offer to the public as low as any house
in Forsyth.
m- We have now on to arrive
30,000 lbs BULK MEAT,
2,000 Bushels SEED OATS,
1,500 “ CHOICE WHITE CORN,
60 Hhd MOLASSES,
25 Bbl MOLASSES,
and everything isually kept in a first class grocei
store.
We are also prepared to accommodate ,om
planting ltieuds on time.
Standard Fertilizers.
They ars also prepared to furnish the bes
qualities of FERTILIZERS, for cash or oa time.
jan2l.ly
B. PYE & SON.
ifip ‘Ull ml 'Hill alii 13 ''ini) '-*0 V
FORSYTLI, GA.
HAVING removed our office in the rear end
of the East room of our NEW BRICK
BLOCK, on the South side of the Public Square
and having procured
FIRE AND. BURGLAR PROOF SAFES
tfST Arc prepared to receive DEPOSITS,
Buy and sell EXCHANGE. GOLD.
SILVER, STOCKS, BONDS
And uncurrent funds. Collections promptly
attended to.
COLLECTIONS
Made on all accessible points.
2SF OFFICE open at an nours of the day.
B. PYE & SOS,
Bankers, FORSYTH, OA.
jan2l.ly
A GREAT BLESSING.
NEVER, since the time “when the mornlDg
6tars sang together,” has there been a greater
medical discovery and blessing to the human race
than the
GLOBE FLOWER COUGH SYRUP.
This delightful aDd rare compound is the active
principal, obtained by chemical process, from the
“ Globe Flower,” known also as “ Button Root,”
and in Botany as “ Cepbalanthns Occilentalis.”’
Globe Flower Cough Byrnp is almost an infalli
ble cure for every description of Cough, Colds,
Hoarseness, Bore Throat, Croup, Whooping Cough
Pleurisy, Influenza, Asthma, Bronchitis, etc.; and
will cure Consumption, when taken in time—as
thousands will testify.
Globe Flower Cough Syrup will cure the most
obstinate cases of Chronic Cough and Lung af
fections, when all other boasted remedies fail.
Globe Flower Cough Byrup does not contain a
particle of opium or any of its preparations.
Globe Flower Cough Syrup does not contain a
particle of poison, or any ingredient that could
hurt the most delicate child.
Globe Flower Cough Syrnp has become, where
known, the most popular Cough Medicine in the
country, because it has successfully withstood the
three great tests of merit, viz: Time, Experience,
and of Competition, and remaine, after passing
through this ordeal, the best article of its kind in
the world.
Globe Flower Cough Syrup is pleasant to tbe
taste, and does not disagree with the most delicate
stomach.
Physicians who have consumptive patients, are
invited to try the Globe Flower Cough Byrup. Its
magical effects will at once be felt and acknowl
edged.
Beware of counterfeits: tbe genuine has the
words Globe Flower Cough Sgrup blown in each
bottle, and tbe signatures of the proprietors upon
each label. Tbe trsde mark label aad compound
are protected by Letters Patent.
Don’t fake any other article as a substitute for
Globe Flower Cough Syrup. If your druggist or
merchant has none on hand, request him to order
it for you.
Thousands of Testimonials of the most wonder
ful cures are constantly being received from the
North, East, West and South—some of which
seem almost miraculous.
Sold by all Druggists at SI.OO per bottle, $5.00
for ODe-balf dozen.
J. 8. PEMBERTON & CO., Proprietors,
Atlanta, Ga
For salejin Forsyth by McCOMMON 6c BANKB
and L. F. GREER & CO.
HEARD, CRAIG & CO., Wholesale Agents,
ap122.1v Atlanta, Ga.
W. I— HENRY.) [J. B. PAPT
i. 1. BY l (ill.,
No. 48 Third Street, . . Mscod,"Georgia.
DEALERS IN
Saddles. Harness, Bridies. Collars.
Saddlers’ Finding* Generally.
HARNESS, SOLE, ETPEE AND
ENAMELED LEATHER.’
ri TOCK COMPLETE AND HEW. BATISFAC-
O tion as to style and quality guaranteed. Prices
as low as any other Southern house.
jgp Repairing attended to promptly.
W. L. HENRY & CO.,
No. 48 Third Street, opposite City Bank and next
door to Seymour, Tinsley & Co.’s.
marll.tf Macon, Ga.