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; OKSYTH, TUESDAY, AUGUST ID, 1873.
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ll b*- mnd# at the rate of is cent* per vjuare tor each chart#.
i# Notice* for peraona! benefit appearing in thb eoli roc, will
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Account* a/airta* The Advertiser will na be _•. >•*,
H . thoHaed bv the Proprietor*.
qUK Hook, P‘atlonery and Nt# Depot wiil be
opei.i <1 bout I! elft < I Septet),ber in Branri.t U’e
New I u: do j , t:on< mr 'he Gr*er.HtC9‘.
Atlanta Constitution. We acknowledge. •};<-
receipt ol u complimentary pa?a to ride on the
Ailanta Constitution's Special Mail Engine.
Thanks. —We defeire to return tuatiks to Mi. fc.
A. Werner, of Atlanta, tUts accomplished oeueril
Agent of tne Georgia iUilroud, lor bpedal lavort.
during our trip to Athens.
Bridge Let. —The coutrait lor building the
bridge known as Sullivan’s bridge, between For
ty th and Culloden, was let out by the Coimnis
sioners last Saturday, to Tyler Gregory, for 1350.
Monroe Female CollegH.— Tbe fall term ol
thie Institution opened on Monday inoruiug, with
between fllty and sixty students in attendance.
Every train increases the number.
A New Cabo. — We call attention to the law
card ol Col. E. li. Amos. The Colonel’s devotion
to his clients interest and his character as a law
yer is too well known to require ccmmeut from
UF.
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Draughts.— Mr. Frank Fiynt, au expert in this
amusing diversion, called upon us and threw down
tie gauntlet to our Vardt man : Exit Fiynt in
struited as to a skuukiug. Huh up Frank and
try it again.
The New Buildings.—The different new build
ings low in course of construction about town
are rapidly approaching completion. We propose
in a lew weeks to give a minute discription ol
each, with the approximate cost of the whole.
Diau: In Forsyth on the 12th iDSt., the lulaut
ot Mr. and Mrs. J. Floyd Ciower. We kindly
tender our sympathies and consolation oi Divini
ty. “Butler little children to come unto me for
i.l such is the kingdom oi Heaven.”
On the Corner.—We call attention to the ad
vertisement of Messrs. Turner do McDonald, in
which they offer superior inducements to co;h
buyers. Every body knows Berry, aud ie famil
iar wilh his genial manners and his desires to
please. Call and see them.
No Better.— Uncle Jesse Ay cock, our esteem ;J
old Justice, who has been contlned to his bed for
some time with gtneial nervous debility, wo ic
gret to say, in no better. Ills sufferings have
been very great, but he bears them with Christian
fortitude aud resignation.
Fine Cucumbers. — Whilst In Athens, last week,
we were presented witn two cucumbers measuring
respectively 18 and ?") inches in length. The cu
cumbers were grown at the Agricultural College
and are of superior variety. We shall be pleased
to distribute a few of the seed.
Concert. —Professor Hechter with 60inc ol his
former pupils and other rplendid performers, pro
piose to give a concert at the College chapel on
Friday night August 29th, for the benefit of For
syth Cornet Band, as they hayc served so faith
fully and satisfactorily ou several occasions wuh
out remuneration. We bespeak for them a full
bouse.
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Another Project —We understand that cer
tain parties in town, whose names we are not now
at liberty to give, intend erecting at au early day,
u flue building to he used au an eating house, etc.
The rooms will be handsomely furnished, and a
number one modern lunch house established.
Such a business as this would pay handsomely,
and we hope the project will not fall
Important Action or the State Granwe.—
The Georgia State Grange at its meeting in Ath
ens last week, passed the following important res
olution, construing the sth Article of tbe Cou. in
regard to the eligibility of members:
Resolved, That the phrase “any person inter
ested in AgricuPnral pursuits,” in Article sth of
the Cons: itution, be so com trued a to include only
those who make Agriculture their leading pursuit.
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Public Roads. —We are certainly very glad to
announce that the efficient overseers and com
missioners, having charge of the different roads
leading from Forsyth, have caused them to be
worked more aud consequently placed them in
better condition than they have been for a num
btr ol years. The Grand Jury at the August tfrm
of our Court will have no reason to complain, for
the du'y imposed upon the parties of working the
roads have been faithfully discharged.
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Artistic.— A beautiful steel engraving constl
tutes the frontispiece of Petersen’s Magazine for
September, which does credit to the periodical
apart from its contents. It presents a beautiful
little lassie who had unfortunately broken off the
head of her doll, and she, in her unsophisticated
childish simplicity, has canied it, in all earnest
ness, to the blacksmith’s shop to have it mend
ed. It is a happy conception and beautifully exe
cuted.
Sudden Death.— The annourci ment of the
death of Mr. D. F. Walker, on last Sunday morn
ing, cast a pall of gloom aud sadness over our
community, such as we have seldom seen. Mr.
Walker was reared in Greene ccunty, from which
place he moved to this county at the age of eigh
teen. He was about seventy-three years old at
the time of his death, and had been an active
member of the Methodist church for fiity-flve
years. His Christian character and virtues 6hone
to the day ol his death with undimed brilliancy.
On Sunday evening at 5 o’clock, tbe Masonic
fraternity, of which he was a member, formed a
procession aud took charge ot the body for inter
ment. The remains were carried to the Methodist
church, and Rev. D. J. Myrick preached a most
elegant and feeling funeral discourse. The body
was then carried to the cemetery and deposited
with Masonic rites. The funeral procession was
•ne ot the largest and most impositg tfc&t we
have witnessed lor a long while. He leaves a wife
and four young children to mourn his loss, around
whom the sympathies of our good people will
cluster, giving protection and comfort iu this,
their hours ol sadness and affliction.
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“ Progressive Musical Club. ’—^We bad the
pleasure cf attending a meeting of this Club on
Friday evening last, at the residence of Mrs. Mil
ledge, and can truthfully say that we have spent
but veryjftw hours more pleasantly. Tbe per
formances really would reflect credit upon con
noisseurs—he that would not appreciate such a
concord of sweet sounds is “ fit fevr treason, strat
egem and spoil.” To give an idea of their musical
talent we insert the
Quartette—“ Beautiful Love,” Misses M—k,
M—e, H—m, Mr. G—m.
Vocal Solo—“ Dreams,” Miss M—k.
Piano Solo—“ Tam O’Shanter,” Miss H—ra.
i Trio—“ Alleen Aroon,” Misses M— t, H—in, Mi
G —tn.
Vocal Duett—“Grave of Bonaparte,” Misses H—r
Piano Solo—“ Lucia dt Laraamoor,” Mis H—r.
Vocal Duett—“ Evening Seng to the Virgin.”
Mis e M—, and D—a.
Vocal Solo—“ Georgia Boys,” Miss M—k.
Piano Solo—“ Swiss Waltz,” Mrs. C—e.
Vocal Duett—'” Evangeline,” Miss M—k and
Mr M—k -
Vocal Solo -“ We Meet in a Crowd,” Miss K,
H—r.
Piano Solo—“ Shall we Gather at the River,”
with variations. Miss M—e.
Piano Solo—* 4 Pass Under the Ron,” Miss M—k.
Ptano Solo—" Dixie,” with variations. Miss M- e.
Vocal Solo—" Not Altogether .Green,” Miss
M-k.
Piano Solo —“ Martha,” with variations, Miss
F—m.
During the evening Mr. S—d favored us with
hie imimltable serlo comic “ I Say,” which created
much amusement, and R. Forever W—t was ap
plauded for keeping 44 Mum.”
A Trip to Athena.
Literary and Agricultural Colleges—Geor
gia State Grange—State Contention or
Agriculturists —Gov. Smith's Great si-eeuh
—A Large Banquet Served by Athenian
Minbkvas.
On Monday night, at 1 o’clock sharp, we board
ed the train at Forsyth—‘ all aboard for Atlanta”
—the signal bell sounded and the engineer applied
the steam and we were off for Athens. A few
hours’ ride and we pulled up in Atlanta. A splen
did breakfast at the National Hotel, with Cok
Lnnceford as purser, refreshed ns and drove off
the despicable drowsiness induced by the loss of
a morning nap. A few minutes walk np Wtilte
haii street shows every basine*B man in Atic-nta
to be on the no with a vim and rush, lint make
the inhabitant of an ordinary country loan grow
wild wiih excitement; aud it requires no litti •
self-control to keep Irom peremptorily demanding
of each one what he is alter, and where he is go
ing. Here, wrapt In Wonder and amezmient r
tbe unaccountable n.y .tel ie ol mi- great eu v, w~
met one ot our oldest and most respectable citi
zens, who had, as he expieased it, started lor
Athens, but stopped to see the passing btauiiVe
of the Gate City.
At 8 o’clock, we left Ailauta by the Georgia
Railroad. A run of six miles brought us to De
catur, a beautiful suburban city of Atlanta. Tbe
residences are elegant and costly, aLd are owntd
and occupied by many ol tbe wealthy business
men of Atlanta. Col. Thomas Uowaid, the great
Georgia, Conversationalist resides here.
GOV. SMITH.
On board the train, we met Gov, Smith, unat
tended by courtiers, stiff secretaries or hangers
on. No extra car, guarded by pompous and in
sulting mlnious, decorated with gaudy aud flaunt
ing colors, filled with wine, women and men,
heralded his coming or presence, but like tbe man
of sense and wisdntn that he is, he mixed with
tbe haidy, ruff and udcoolU farmer, apd conversed
and joked with as much ease, grace and dignity,
as if sealed in the executive office, surrounded by
seme of the peoples’ lunuy yet sell-elated toad
puffed rep esentatives. On board this train also,
was the Hon. John II James, ex-mayor of Atlanta,
and one of her most philanthropic and successful
citizens. He is evidently a man of much native
ability, and from the contour of his general
“ make-up,” we uko it, that be l by no means a
“ fancy man, fop or fool. Like Gov. Sjpith, his
honors and money did not seem to render him
above the rough-dressed farmer, and he talked
with as much ease aDd with as little lornulily, as it
face# by some fancy “goteed” financial fool. But
there was a young rnau ou that trai'a who felt his
superiority, whose bump ot sulf-coneeit had been
inflated with a large amount of coueentrated eass
of vanity. Without brains,money or decency, ever
and anon, be quaffed great draughts of Rueiu.sh
wine from his silver cup, with dignified non cha
lance, as oiten easting his eyes over the woudeiißg
and pioloundlf impressed gazers. There bo many
who not unfrequently miscontrue the eontempti
ous look, for one of admiration and approval.
THE CROPS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
A careful observation oi the crops on the line ot
rail from Atlanta to Athens, proved them to be
quite inferior. Com aud cottoa seemed to have
suffered greatly lor the want of wurk aud too
much rain. The lands are by no means as lertile
or productive as outs. The farms are generally
in a dilapidated condition, and mo3t cl the smaller
towns seems to be wanting in that spirit of im
provement and progress, that is sow attracting
attention iu many places in the State.
ATHENS AS SHE IS.
Athens, unlike the capital of ancient Attica, is
bitualed on hills. She has about four thousand
inhabitants lior citizens are intelligent, wealthy,
refined and doubtless happy. Athens probably
has more costly and elegant residences than any
city in the South of its size and business impor
tance. From tbe very few improvements now
made, we infer she is not apace with her sister
cities. It was just before the war that Athens
attained the summit of her beauty and prosperity,
both with respect to educational facilities and the
extent and magnificence of the architectural
decorations wi'h which she was adorned.
AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION.
The Convention assembled on Mouday aud or
ganized. Tuesday brought a large number of dele
gates. Tbe Convention was more largely attend
ed than was expected. Much business of impor
tance to the agricultural interest ot the State was
transacted. So much, indeed, that we have u>t
space to give even a synopsis of tbe proceedings.
Under the call for registration oi couuties that
would contest for the SI,OOO premium at the
State Fair, eight or ten counties were entered,
among them Monroe. The Executive Committee
determined to make no difference iu the award
of premiums or requirements, between manufac
taring counties and others. Our fellow townsman,
Geo. W. Adams, was elected as one of the Vice-
President.
gov. smith’s okkat speech.
Tue speech ot Gov. Smith, delivered belore tbe
Convention on Wednesday, was universally con
ceded to be one of the ablest efforts of his life, be
sides one of the most sensible and eloquent deliv
ered in the Btate, in the interest of farmers, since
the war. He advocated strongly a convention for
the adoption of a Constitution, even if the pres
ent Constitution were to be adopted without
change, it ought to be adopted by the people of
tbe State as it bad never been. Ho dis
cns3ed tbe great labor problem with states
manlike ability and pointed out its evils
and the remedies, with ease aud satisfaction. He
warned the farmers to assert their power and pro
tect their inrerest by soma co-operative system.
He recommended au amendment to and an enlarge
iaeut of the vagrant laws. He advocated the pas
sigo ot a law requiring the specific performance of
contracts by laborer and imployer, under the
heaviest penalties. But above all, he urged farm
ers to send men to the legislature who would rep
sent theii interest, doing away with liliputian
lawyers, way-side politicians and official vagr&nts.
For two hours the voice of the “ peoples’ friend
and Governor,” fell against the classic walls of
that Athenian chapel, where for years have re
sounded the studied rhetoric, rouudrd periods
and finished diction of all classes of literary ora
tors, wilh more pure native eloquence and pathos
than any before him. The great truths handled
so boldly and uttered with so much zeal and pas
sion, were welcomed by frequent and nntramelled
out-burst of applause and approval. This speech
is probaly one of the most bold and fearless made
since the war, especially by a high official.
At the request of the Convention, Gov. Smith
has cousented f o furnish a copy of his speech tor
publication. On Tnursday, at 12 o’clock, tie
Convention adjourned.
GEORGIA STATE GRANGE.
This growing power assembled, in guarded con
clave, in the Fhi Kappa Hall in Athens. A large
Dumber of members were present, about ninety
subordinate Granges being represented. What
they did, or how they did it, we are unable to
say. Certainly they were there with confidence
cf their coming power and iufluence in Georgia.
Already those who desire to be in high places,
feed upon the droppings of fat offices and finger
perquisites, are beginning to look with fear upon
this organization. And it will be a matter of very
great astonishment when their power shall have
been fixed, it they do not become hangers-on after
them.
A KOTAL BANQUET.
.Although the ladies of Athens had the week
previous been engaged in the exhausting business
oi (easting and entertaining a latge crowd in at
tendance oa the Commencement exercises, yet
with their accustomed and not unworthily re
nowned character, they spread a splendid table
for the farmers on Thursday n.ght. The enter
tainment was complete in all its phases and re
flected much credit upon the fa r and beautiful
ladies of the classic city.
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
A visit to this Institute, with a nainute examin
ation of its internal workings, the boarding de
partment, under the immediate management and
superintendence of Mrs. A. P. Talmadge, former
ly of our town, tbe farm, with its varied style*
aud improvements in farming, show the most
gratityiog results. There are about 40 students
in attendance, with a large increase anticipated.
Under the manipulation of Dr. Pendleton, the
curriculum is very complete, and the whole man
agement satisfactory.
MONROE COUNTY REPRESENTED.
Our coamy never behind, aud iu .re trequentiy
ahead of any other, had on baud a larger rep’esen
tatioa than any county in tbe State. The follow
ing is a list of the different parties present: Dr.
Ja*. S. Lawton and lady, officers of the Slate
Grange; Col. liec. W. Adams, Deputy of State
Grange; Capt L. A. Ponaer and R. C. MeGougb,
delegates; Eden Taylor, Secretary State Grange;
W. C. Redding; Geo. M. Rhode-, “on the wing ;”
C. Taylor and A. M. Scales; A. L. Woodward,
M S. G , and others.
“SWINGING Ah .UNO GEORGIA.”
Iu our perigriuatlo'-s around Athens, we met
that übiquitous aud clever iuk-tliog r, Jao. B.
Gorman. He was provided aith kb usual . uijunt
of smiles, flowers aud humor, eud v.. devoting
hb entiie attention lo the kt.il. .
A flying ride, on Thar.-o y, Drought u- to At
lanta; then and few h >urs OU the t. otl;t Li ab
sp.cUi mail engiue, ou wo -d iu smi.ae a,u
cmders, and We dropped ~..u -ur 3m.t hu iO to
surne the duties ot Ibe hour.
The Coming Anniversary o. the Co'.d V\*u-r
Templars of Atlanta will lake pluce ou tue JLh
last., to celebrate the anniver-ary of tue Weuoua
Cold Water Templars. TUtut* are prepared for
tbe occasion a uumbor oi i :;j and magnificent
banners to he awarded to tue best speakers aud
readers. This is a piabewerthy aud commenda
ble move to inculcate the le-son of temperance to
the rising generation. There are now in Atlanta
five hundred Cold Water Templars. The banner,
which is the first prize, is really handsome, and
will be a trophy of inestimable value to the suc
cessful contestant. The material is the finest satin,
beautiful blue. The design was excepted by the
artistic painter, Mackie, wha has painted the globe
on the banner to represent the accompanying
motto, “Our Field, the World.” He has then
given the motto of the order, “ Faith, Hope and
Charity,” by representations which made it doubly
impressive. The fringe and trimming—the exqui
site finish, will bg executed by the thiiiluil bauds
of Mrs. J. G. Thrower, wtoao interest Id tlte cause
of temperance is only equalled by ibat of her in
domilaole companion, the original J. G. Turower.
Among those prepared by her, the most exqui
sitely beautiful regalia is the one designed for the
jounglady Irom Wenona Temple who reads the
best essay on temperance. The regalia for the
Superintendent, the third pi zi, is a handsome
Specimen. These prizes jviil cost ja the aggregate
about one hundred aud fitly dollar*, but will give
great impetus to the cause. Arrangements are
being made to entertain and J.gatioua of Cold Wa
ter Templars from other loiges aud to have them
pass,d to aud Irom Atlanta ut half-fare rates.
Whilst iu Atliula,we ti lled Mr. J. G. Thrower,
the great apostle and originator of the enterprise.
He and his lady and. si rve cr< dit and the thunks ol
the public tor their intnest in this line. We wit
nessed the exquisite workmanship of the regalia,
and it really reflects credit upon his unergy and
her skill. Could we not organize a Cold Water
Temple amongst our own children ? How proud
we would feel to 6te the prize banner borne aloft
in triumph by one cf our Forsyth girls or boys.
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Editor Advertiser: Oa last Saturday the bridge
known as the Sullivan bridge was bid off by Mr.
Gregory, he being ;he lowest bidder, at $327. A
bridge of equal length was let out a few years
since at $1,700. This is due, in a great measure,
to the judgment and inteiest the County Com
qjissioners are taking ia behalf of the interest of
the county. Those Oomniissionttis are saving the
county about $8,003 per year. I heard one of them
sy a few days siuce that he would give boud end
security for ten years to rua the machinery ol
the county for one-half what it has cost the past
ten years, and he would then make a handsome
littip snip cf money. These men are working
faithfully, ana toroy knowledge, in serqe respects,
especially as relates to the poor house, expenses
are cat down about as low rs they well could be:
entire expenses being about $125 per mouth ; for
mer expenses being between SBOO and $490. These
men are sacrificing their time and interest for the
county without any pay. If they were uader bond
for ten years as County Commissioners, I would
cheeriully pay S3OO tax In ten years as my pro rata
part, to give them a salary, and thick it as good
an investment as I ever made. J. A. D.
A Noble Enterprise.—What a wonderful suc
cess has been produced by the Gift Concerts of
the Public Library ot Kentucky, Since their last
drawing on the Bth of July they have paid out to
their ticket holders nail a Million of Dollais with
out defalcation or discount in any instance, and
now they propose ia December to give away one
Million and a half of money. Their past history
proves that this will certalu’y be done aud who
would refuf e to take a small risk in s a magnificent
a gain. Then every ticket-buyer knows that if he
is not individual lucky, at least half ol his adven
ture goes to the benefit of the magnificent library
which is as much his own as it is that of every cit
izen ot the United States. (See Advertisement.)
Hon. A. H. Stephens. Whilst passing through
Atlanta last week, we accidently met that great
and good man Hon. A. H. Stephens. The vener
able gentleman seems to be improving in health
and is very cheerful. A few moments conversation
with Mr. Stephens convinced us, that he was look
ing forward to the new movement of the Patrons
of Husbandry, with much in’erest and anxiety and
we do not speak unadvisidly, when we say that he
expects incalculable good will result to the peo
pie iroiu the movemeu f .
New Good.:.—Just received a iot of beautiful
tail Calico, Bleachiag, Domestic, Jeans, Cashe
raercs, Notions, Bools & Shoes, and other season
able goods. Jno. A. Danielly.
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The Meeting of Monroe AgruultuualScci
eit. —The Agricultural Society will meet ol next
Saturday tbe 23d iuet., a full attendance is desired.
Important business connected with tbe next State
Fair to be considered. Tbe committees appointed
at tbe last meeting and published in tbe Adver
tiser are requested to report. Let all come with
out fail. Monroe must take the hignest Premium
at the next State Fair. Her interest requites it.
G. W. Adams, Pres.
R. C. McGough, See.
Ah ! Ha! !— Finest and best calico, at 10 cents
per yard ; 1 yard wide sheeting at 12j>£ cents per
yard ; yard wide Bleeehing at cents per yard ;
%th shirting at 10 cents per yard. All this aud
other things quite as cheap can be found for 30
days at M. Solomon’s.
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Cheap Goons. —AU summer goods sola at very
low prices. John A. Danielly.
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Ex-Cadsts Georgia Military Institute.—
The Ex Cadets and Ex-Professors of the Georgia
Military Institute are invited to meet in Convec
tion at Atlanta, on the Ist day of September next.
The Central, Macon and Western, Macon and
Brunswick, Atlanta aud West Point, Western aud
Atlantic, and Georgia railroads will pass to and
from the Convention for one fare.
John W. Milledgb,
julj22.tt President Ex-Cadet Association.
To The Afflicted.— Dr. Voorhees, a successful
and reliable practitioner, iu ear aud eye deases, is
tempoartly located in Griffin, where he may be
consulted, either personally or by letter, by
those afLieted with deseases ot the above named
organs.
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The hot and rainy weather is testing ail ex
pose! wood work, especially the doors in our
Stores and Dwellings. To prevent all shrinkage,
and enable them.to warrant all work sold by them,
Messrs. I. H. Hall & Cos., at a great expense
have erected, in connection with their Door Fac
tory, a modern drying room, in which all Doors
are placed till fully dried, before • gluing, wedglt.g
and pinning ; this process adds one-third to the
durability of the doors. Send for price list of
Doors, Sashes, Blinds, While Pine, Walnut and
fancy Lumbers. Agents lor Abestcs’ Roofing
Felt, used extensively all over the country for its
cheapness and duiability.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Tng Wear and Tear ok Life.—The cares,
anxieties and misfortunes of life have as much to
do with sberiening it as disease. They are the
source ot many ailments and physical disabilities.
Nervous weakness, dyspepsip, sffeetions of the
liver, di.-turbancts ot the bowels, headache, hypo
chondria aud monomania are among these dis
tressing fruits. It is, therefoie, of great impor
tance that persons whose minds are oppressed
with heavy business responsibilities, or harassed
by family trcubl s, or soiled by speculation, or
perplexed by a multiplicity ol enterprises, or in
pr.y way overtaxed cr overworked, should keep up
their stamina by the daily u?e of a wholr-oine ton
ic. Thousands of persons thus circumstanced are
enabled t > liar up against lbs difficulties in
which lh*-y are involved, and to retain their
strei gth, health, and eternal clean.a s, by the
regular use of Hostettcr’s Stomach Bitters. The
veriou- Disease* which are prone to at tick the
bMv -s in debdi'ated and brok* n down by
ot r n.i . i r.tir; w.-rl or exliaa-ting physical
lab arc r. at 1 v l t *!;■• • .-’acl p..wir with
witch, this Inc >iu parable tome cu.luwi the ner
vous st-t ra nod vi al organs. At ibis season,
when the u, ot is tvapor*!ing the elements ol
strength in.iu every pore, an invigorant is abso
lutely essential to the safety and eo nfort of the
public, and is r qaired even by the more robu.-t if
they desire to ketp their athletic capabilities in
status o ’.i>. H'-nce a course of Hostetter s Buters
is parucuiaily usetu! at this period of tne year as
a defence against the invisible disease afloat iu a
sultry atmosphere. It is the most potent o* all
preventive medicines, end for all complaints
which all ’ft the stomach, the liver and the bow
els, and iuiei.cre with the perfect digestion and
a6‘imulatioo ut food it is the standard remedy.
A Card. —A clergyman, while residing in South
America, as missionary, discovered a >afe 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 bauetul habits. Great
have been cured by this noble remedy. Prompttd
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.iy New Turk City.
VAV
To ths Suffering. —The Rev. William H. Nor
ton, while residing in Brazil as a Missionary, dis
covered iu that land of medicines a remedy for
Consumption, Scrofula, Bore Throat, Coughs,
Colds, Asthma and. Nervous Weakness. This
remedy has cured mysel! alter all other medicines
had failed.
Wishing to benefit the sufl’i ring. I will send the
recipe for preparing and using this remedy to all
who desire it Free ot Charge.
Piet.ee send an envelope with your name and
address ou it. Address,
REV. W.VI. H NORTON,
mtr4.lv 676 Broadway, New York City.
To Kansas and Colorado.— During the si ai
mer season ot 1873, the Missouri Pacific Kaiiroad
will 6eil Excursion Tickets from St. LuUia to
Denver and return at very low rates ot tare, ar.d a
rare opportunity is thereby offered, for lovers ol
ua'.cr: to vies toe bounties ol Colorado and enjoy
the delightful scenery and hetfitli-iosp'.ring climate
ot the Parks oi the Rocky Mountains.
Kansas, with its broad and plains, is di
rectly on the route, and together wi h uJI tue
other Western States aud Territories, is readied
by the Missouri Pacific Railroad aud its connec
tions.
The Texas connection of this road is now com
pleted, aud passengers are cliered a first class all
rail route from st. Louis to Texas, either over the
Missouri, Kausas and Texas R. K , via Sedilia, or
or over the Atlantic aud Pacific R. R., via Vinitr.
For map: , time mbits, information as to rates,
routes, etc., we refei our readeis to J. F. Thomp
son, Southern Passenger Agent, Chattanooga,
Terns., or E. A. Ford, Genera! Passenger Agent,
St. Louis. Mo.
Q lestions will be cheerfully aud promptly an
swered.
jnnt^Lly
Cheap Farms in Southwest Missouri? —The At
lantic and Pacific Railroad Company offers 1,290,-
000 acres of land in Central and Southwest Mis
souri, at from $5 to sl2 per acre, oa seven years
time, with free transportation trom Bt.. 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, Laud Commissioner, St, Louis, Vlo.
june24.ly
Emigration Turning.—Cheap Farms in So.
West Missouri.—The Atlauilc tte Pacific Railroad
Company offers 1,890,000 seres ot land in Central
and Southwest Missouri, at from $3 to sl2 per
a'Ti, on seven years time, with lice l.gnsporta
tiou irom St. Louis to all purchasers. Climate,
soil, timber, mineral wealth, schools, churches
aud law-abiding society invite emigrants from all
points to this land of IruilJ aud flowers. For
particulars address A. Tack, Laud Commissioner,
St. Louis, Mo. apr22,73-ly
♦-
KILL THE FLIES. How? By using Morse’s
Patent Fly Exterminator, the only sure and effect
ual means ever yet discovered for destroying Hies,
mosquitoes, etc., sale to use and sure to kill. One
package will last a season and keep any store or
dwelling Iree from flies. Pul up in secure pack*
ages and sent to any address on receipt of titty
cents, with full directious lor use, satisfaction
guaranteed or money retunded. . Address
G. J. GREENE, Company Shops,
juue24.3m Almance County, N. C.
Woodruff’s Carriage Repository—Estab
lished at Griffin in 1844—still continues to offer a
large stock ot the best Buggies in America. Also
a large stock of the same work at my Repository
ou 3d Street, Macon, Ga.
apllS.tf W. W. Woodruff.
The Christian Index-
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
Organ of the Baptist Denomination
REV. D. SKWER, D. D., : : Editor.
ASSOCIATE EDITORS:
REV. D. E. BUTLER. DR. J. S. LAWTON.
CORRESPONDING EDITORS :
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Rev. E. B. TEAGUE, D. D.-- - Selma, Ala.
Rev. T. G. JONES, D. D., - - Nashville, Tenn.
Steadfastly devoted to the Tenets and great in
terests of the Baptist Denomination, this paper,
which lot- nearly halt a century, has been tne or
gan and favorite of the Baptists ot Georgia, and
for the past seveu years, bearing the same intimate
relation to the brotherhood of Alabama aud por
tions of Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida ami
Mississippi—will, in the future, merit, by the ex
cellency of its character, their highest apprecia
tion. The reader wilt find that, besides the large
qurutity ot Moral and Religious Truth with which
it is freighted weekly, a chaste selection of mis
cellamous reading, and a compete summary ot
reliable iuteliigence—both domestic and foreign
will render them independent of other papers.
Correctly printed Market Reports ot the principal
cities will make the paper invaluable to ail classes
of our people. As au advertising medium, pos
sessing, as it does, a constituency of over 850,000
intelligent, substantial Christian "people— it is un
equalled by any other publication iu tbe South.
Tne Index clubs with all the leaditg papers and
periodicals in the United States. The interests of
friends remitting us will be carefully piotected.
Price ia advance, $3 50 a year ; to Ministers $2 00.
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To whom all communications should be ad
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for specimen copies, circulars, etc.
THE GREAT TEXT BOOK.
History of the United States
LY
ALEXANDER 11. STEPHENS.
For sale by CYRUS H. SHARP.
augs.lf.
T. B. CABANISS. C. A. TURNER.
CABAXISS & TiKVEK,
Attorneys at law, forsyth, ga.,
nave associated themselves together iu the
practice of civil law. Will practice in the Courts
of the Flint Circuit, in the Supreme Court ot
Georgia, in the U. 8. District Court at Savannah
aDd elsewhere by special contract. teolLly
WM. D. sIO.XE,
Attorney at law, forsyth, ga, will
practice in tbe Courts of the F' mt Circuit,
and the Supreme Court of Georg.a.
Office—Second door to the right, and
opposite office of The Advertiser.
ian2l.tf
P. 11. FILLER,
ATTURNEY AT LAW, FORSYTH, GEORGIA;
Will practice iu the .counties comprising the
Flint Circuit, iu the Supreme Court ot Georgia,
U. 8. Supreme Court, and elsewhere per special
contract. Office in the Court lioase, Up Stairs
feblS.ly
BROWN HOUSEr
(OPPOSITE’PASSENGEE.DEPOT)
MACON GEORGIA
E E. BROWN A', SON Prop'#.
MACON ADVERTISEMENTS.
f>, 0. SAWYEHS
ECLIPSE
I
COTTON HI.
I WWW^fc —'
Patented May 26, 1873.
With Adjustable Hall Box and Swinging Fiont,for
Ginning Damp, Wet or Dry Cotton. Also,
the Celebrated
GRISWOLD GIN,
Genuine Pattern, with the Oscillating or Water
Box. Manufactured by
P c. SAWYER, Macon, Ga-
This Gin took 3 Premiums Last Year.
THE SAWYER ECLIPSE COTTON GIN. with
its improvements, has won Us way, upon its own
merits, to the very first rank of popular tavor. It
stands to-day without a competitor in all the
points and qualities desirable or attainable in a
PERFECT C OTTON GIN.
Our Portable or Adjustable Roll Box places it
in the power of every plinterto regulate the pick
ing of the seed to suit himself, and is the only one
made that does Properly managGd, SAWYER’S
ECLIPSE GIN will maintain the full natural
length ol the staple, and be made to do as rapid
work as any inaebiDe iri use.
The old GRISWOLD GlN —a genuine pattern—
furnished to order whenevei desired.
Three premiums were taken by SAWYER’S
ECLIPSE GIN ia-i year, over ail competitors,
viz: Two at tt y Southeast Alabama anil South
west Georgia Fair, a - . Eutaula — one a silver cup,
the other a diploma. Also, the first premium at
he Fair at Goldsboro, North Carolina.
MEW GiNS
Will be delivered on board 'lie cars at the fol
lowing prices:
Thirty-five Saws *l3l 25
Forty Saws 150 00
Forty-five Saw* 108 75
Fifty Saws.... 187 50
Sixty Saws 225 00
Seventy Saws 202 50
Eighty Saws 300 00
To prevent delay, orders and old gins should be
sent in immediately. •Time given to responsible
partie-.
VOLUNTARY TESTIMONIALS
Are furnished from various sections of the cot
ton growing States,{of the character following:
Locust Grove, Ga., October 30, 1872.
Mr. P. C. Sawyer, Macon, Oi:
Dear Sir—Enclosed find draft on Grifßu Bank
ing Company lor *l4O, a3 payment for our gin,
with winch we are well pleased.
Yours truly, H. T. DICKSON & SON.
The above leturjenclosed the following testi
monial, Mr. Sawyer, viz:
..ocust Grove, Ga., Oct., 80, 1872.
We, the'uadersigned planter-, have witnessed
the operation of one of your Eeiipse Cotton Gins,
which we think superior to any other gin we have
ever seen used. It leaves tbe Beed perfectly clean,
and at tbe same time turns out a beautiful sample,
etc., H. T. DICKSON A SON,
E. ALEX. CLEVELAND,
M. L. HARRIS,
Mr. Daniel P. Ferguson, of Jonesboro, writes
under date ol October 10, 1873, as follows.
Ibave your g n lunuing. * * * I can say it
is the best 1 have ever reen run. It cleans the
•red perfectly. 1 htve been raised in a giu house,
and I believe I know all about west should be
expected in a first class cotton gin. I can gin five
hundred pounds of lint ir.eide of sixty minutes.
The tir.-l two bales ginned weighed 1103 pounds,
from 3010 pounds seed cotton, bagging and ties
included.
Irwinton, Ga., October 7, 1875.
Mr. P. C. Sawyer—Dear Sir: Tne Cotton Gin
we got frem you, we are pleased to say, meets our
fullest expectations, aud does all you promised it
would do. Wc have ginned one hundred and six
teen bales on it, and it has never choked nor broke.i
the roll. It picks tbe seed clean and makes good
lint. We have had considerable experience with
various kinds of cotton giu6, and can, with safety,
say yours is the best we have ever seen run.
THOMAS HOOKS,
ELIJAH LINGO.
Colonel Nathan Bass, of Home, Ga., Bays he has
used GriiWtdd’s, Massey’s and Taylor’s Gina, and
that he is now running a D. Pratt Gin in Lee co.,
Ga., and an italic an i a Carver Gia in Arkansas,
and a ‘‘Sawper Eclipse (Jin” in Home, Ga., and
regards the last t-uiued us superior to any oi tne
others. It picks faster and cleaner than any otner
gin with wLieh he U acquainted. He says he has
ginned eighty-six bales with it withont breaking
the roll.
Messrs. Childs*, Nickerson <fc Cos., of Athens,
Ga - , writes : “Ah the Sawyer Gins sold by ns are
giving satisfaction. We will ue able to sell a uum
ber of them the coming season.”
Gins Repaired Promptly
AND MADE AS GOOD AS NEW
At tlie following Low Price*,
New Improved Ribs, (Patented) 00c each
Roll Box $1 00 each
Head and Bottom Pieees 150 each
Babbitt Boxes 1 51 each
New Saws, per set 1 00 each
Repairing Brush #5 00 to 15 00
New brush 25 00
Painting Gin 6 00
Whetting Saws 25c. each
Can furnish 94 different patterns of ribs to the
trade, at 20 cents each, at short notice.
F. C. SAWYER,
mu. M4co ''
MACON ADVERTISEMENTS.
EXTRACTS FROM
PREHDDI LIST
FOR
GEORGIA
STATE FAIR!
'•Oil MENJINU
October 27th. 1873!
—A l
HTML LIT! MM,
MACON, GA.
For best acre of clover hay $ 50
For best acre lucerne hay 50
For best acre of native grass 50
Ft r best acre pea vine bay 50
For best acre of corn forage 50
For hugest yield of Southern cane, on acre... 50
For best and luigest display garden vegetables 25
For ’argv3t yield upland cotton, one acre.... 200
For best crop lot upland short staple cotton
eo*. less than five bales 500
Eor best one bale upland short staple cotton
(and 25 cents per pound for the ba1e).,,,,. 100
For best bale upland long staple 00tt0n...... 100
(and 25 cents per pound for the bale)
For the best oil painting, by a Georgii lady... 100
Fi r 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 l .dy
o; Georgia not a dress maker 50
For best piece of tapestry in worsted and floss,
by a lady of Georgia 50
For best luruisbed baby bask ;t aud complete
set of infant clothes, by a lady ol Georgia.. 50
For handsomest set of Mauuhcir -case, glove
box and pin cushion, Dane by a lady of
Georgia 50
For best half dozen pairs ot cotton socks, knit
by a lady over fllty years ot age, (in gold).. 25
For best hall doz m pairs ol cotton socks,
knit by agiiluudcr ten years of age (in
gold) * 25
For the finest and largeßt d’splay of female
handicraft, embracing needlework, embroid
ery, kniting, crocheting, raised work, etc.,
by one lady 100
Fcr the best combination horse 100
For the best saddle horse 100
For the best style harness horse 100
For the finest and best matched double ream. 100
For the best stallion, with ten of his colts by
his side..., 250
For the best gelding 250
For the best six rnu'e team 250
For the best single male 100
For the 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 o! domes
tic fowls 100
For the best bushel of corn 25
For the best bn.diel ot peas 25
For the be.-t bushel of wheat 25
For the bushel of sweet potatoes 25
For the best bushel of Irish potatoes 25
For the be t litiy stalks of sugar caue 50
For the best result on one acre iu any forage
, nrop 150
For the largest yield ot corn on one acre 10U
For the largest yield o' wheat ou cue acre.... 50
For the largest yield of oats ou one acre 50
For the largest yield of rye on one acre. 50
For the best result on one acre, iu any cereal
crop 200
For tbe best di-play made on the grounds, by
any dry goods meichant 100
For the best di-play made by any grocery
merchant 100
For the largest and best display ol greenhouse
plants, by one or firm...'. IQO
For tne he3t bras, band, not less than ten pet
foruiera 250
(and *SO extra pet aay tor tbetr music.)
For the best Georg.a plow Stock 25
For the best Georgia made wf.gon (two dorse) 50
For the be-t Georgia made car 25
For best stallion tour years old or more 40
For best preserved horse o.’er 20 years 01d... 25
For best Alderney bull 50
For best Devon bull jyi
For best collection ot table apples giown iu
North Georgia 50
For oest collection ol table apples grown in
Middle Georgia 50
Kegatta.
Race one mile down stream oa Ocmulgee river,
under the rules of the Regatta Association of
Macon.
For the tastesL lour oared shell boat, race open
to the world ........$l5O
For the fastest double tcuil shell boat, race
open to the wcrld 59
For the fastest single scull shell boat,race open
to the world 59
For the fastest tour oared emoe boat, lace
open to the world 50
(By a canoe is iu ant a boat hewn from a log,
without wish boaids - other additions.)
The usual entree Ice of ten per Cent, will be
charged lor the R 'gatia premiums.
i
li'M’ilitarv Company.
For the b. st drilled volunteer military com
pany of not less than toriy members, rank
aiid die, open to the world. $590 i
Ti n per cent, entry tee on the above premium,
and at least five'eniries required.}
Races-
PURSE ONE—S3OO
For Trotting Horses—Georgia Rai-.ed ; Mile Heats
Best Two in Three.
Ist horse to receive $309
2d horse to receive 75
3d horse to receive 35
PURSE TWO—s4so.
For Trcttiug Horses that have never beaten 2:49;
Mile Heats, Best Two in Thtee.
Ist horse to receive S3OO
2t horee to receive 100
3d horse to receiv- 50
PUR-sE THREE—SSSO.
For T oitir-s Horvea—Open to the Wond ; 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, best two ic three.
Ist horse to receive $250
2d horse to receive 100
PURSE FIVE—S3OO.
For Runniug Horses—open to the world; two
mile lieata, best two in three
Ist horse to teceive S3OO
PURSE SIX-$509
For Runniug Horses—open to the world; three
mile beats best two in three.
Ist horse to receive SSOO
The shove premiums will be contested for un
der the rules of tbe Turf. The u=ui! entry fee of
10 per cent, on the amount of the purse will be
charged.
Oonnty Rxh.ibiti.oiLs
1. To the county wuicti .'through its Society
or Clubs) shall furnish the largest a~.d
finest display, in merit and variety, of
stock, products and results of borne in- •
dustries, ail raided, produced or manu
factured in the couuty. SIOOO
2. Second beat do v¥)
3d best do
4th best do
• E . nt „ rle * to made at the August Convention
in Athens.
Articles contributed to the County Exhibitions
mu also compete for specific premiums in the
Premium List; for instance, a farmer may con
tribute to the Exhibition of uis county a bushel of
Bread Corn, be can then eater It, Individually for
premium 144. ]unM.t4
FORSYTH AD VE RTIS KM E N TS.
She l&onrfl* gulmtisfr,
terms];
PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE. TWO DOLLARS
ADVERTISING RATES :
One squire, (ten lines or less,) $1 for the first
and 75 cents for each subsequent insertion.
Contract advertising as follows -
Spacs 3 Months. 8 Months. 1 12 Month*
Column.. | $25 00; sls 00 $75 00
H Column.. 40 00 rtf 00 100 00
One Column 60 00 j 90 00j 150 00
Adverlisemtuts contracted for and discontinued
from any cause belore the expiration ol the time
9|>ecifl-J, w:!l . barged at the rates established
n-r the time published.
Professional cards, 1 square, $lO per annum.
Mat rlage notices. $2. Obituaries, $1 per square.
Latest from the Lava Beds.
L. F. GP EER &, CO.,
Druggists & Stationers,
KEEP CONSTANTLY on hand a large supply
ot the finest
Chemicals, Paints,’Oils, Dye Stuffs
Kerosene Lamps,
BRUSHES of every description, TOILET AR
TICLES, PERFUMERY. SOAPS, PURE
WINES AND LIQUORS FOR
MEDICAL PURPOSES.
Oar stock of Drugs laud Medicines are uu.-.nr
pi&sed tor purity and freshness.
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Blank Books, Writing Paper, Pencils, Ink, Pens,
aud all cla-ses ot 1 ext Banks used in Colleges and
Primary Schools.
We allow no one who calls to go away dissatis
lied with prices, quality or quantity.
Prescriptions filled by a First-C lass
firuggiKt at all Hours.
fjgrShouli you wish tocool of! jn-tstep in and
Call tor a glass of our ARCTIC SDD\ WATER.
ap!ls.ly. L. F. GREER A CO.
WHOLESALE and RETAIL
GROCERY MERCHANTS
FORSYTH : : : : GEORGIA
Haying located in the eat room
of their
Nkw Brick Block, on-Main Street,
Ou tbe East siue ot the Public Square, ketp com
stantly ou hand and are dally receiving, a lull s'oc
of all kinds of
CiStOUEItKU* A\t> I’ltOVlklOXs
Which we otter 10 the public us l_,w as an> house
in Forsyth.
T3T* Wb have now ou baud aud to am . e
80,000 lbs BULK MEAT,
2,000 Bushels SEED O \TS
1,500 “ CIIOiI E WHITE CORN
fiO Hbd MOLASSES,'
25 Bbl MOLASSES,
and everything anally kept iu a first class grocei
•tore.
We a.e abo prepared tc| accommodate cut
planting friends on time.
Standard Fertilizers.
l-£T~ They ar- also prepare I to turnbb ’he bee
qualities ol tEKTiIiZKH*, lor iic-li or 0:1 time.
janSl.ly
B. PYF. * SON
% % % Hv. Y.
m* l •M'l'tf ‘iii a urn 3 si*
FORSYTH, GA.
1
TTAVING removed our office in the rear end
of the East room of onr NEW BRICK
BLOCK, on tbe South bide o; the Public fquare
and having procured
FIRE AND. BURGLAR PROOF SAFES
EgT Are prepared to receive DEPOSITS,
Buy aud sell EXCHANGE. GOLD.
SILVER. STOCKS, BONDS
And uucurrent funds. Collections iiom- tly
attended to. ‘
COLLECTIONS
Made rn all accessible points.
J3T“ OFFICE ope j at an neats of the. day.
B. PYE A SOW,
Bankers, FORSYTH, GA.
jan2l ly
A Necessity Supplied!
A HARNESS SHOP.
OPPOSITE GREEK A CO W LIVERY STA
hle, where al! kird* n* Harness Making end
Repairing will bed ir ein good order and in quick
time on the r.ioM r-i or ble term*.
laving . mnloyetj a fir-l via Maker
we Gel to >ay that oir work wit* be
dore r he mo-f plea: lug and (o r—.’i.ble si vie
jutvl.tf. L. F. GREER A BLO
DISSOLUTION.
rpHK MRM OF and P. WILDER <fc BoN is h #
1 d*y dissolved by mutual eocseut. Those in
denied 10 ihe film are rt queued to rouk** iroinc
diate settlement that the gooks roav be closed
, S F. WILDER,
July 21st, 1873. F. X. WILDER.
NEW FTRM.
S. P. WILDER & SON.
THE UNDERSIGNED have ibia dsv n'snil
into rartnership m the CARRIAGE BL*(
NE3S In all its branches —mtmfa.nuriug, sale end
reial‘B. All work rntrnsfed to them will be
promptly and reliably performed. The r*im<ge
meet is under the direction id 10- Jut t r who
will pive it his undivided attention.
8. F. WII DER,
Fo-*Ttb, July 2'. 1873 F. N. WILDER.
NOTICE.
SF. WILDER ann ounces to th** public ti n* ue
.his th ! * day purchased of 8. F. Wider fc Sou
th - ir entire inrre-*t in the Fcui'iire, *'irpet,
Puap. B'lrial C*e and Sewing Machine Deport -
ment, wnich will he continued at the same -t~nd
and will be tbink'ul for trie -ontinord and io
crcwed patrormre in the above depar*nenta.
July 21st, 1873. S. F. WILDER.
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