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She jCoral Advertiser. FOKSY TH, TUESDAY, SEPT. 23, 1873. tr Oar friend* In thlt and tb *nrroondine eonnltr* w'.uld f,Uc* a under mny oblirttkm* by keeidn* a* Informed ulo the cam*’ ev -on irnnaplriar In their neighbourhood*. Item* o! local inter** •ic lent*.etc., wlllbelhenkfulijr received, end dulj erknowledted t r <>mtr*et and ren inert will be allowed to chance the lons Mto ■ trti*etnent euerterlj without extra charge. Addttonelchn.-iire will be made at the rat*of 1* cent* per *jnre for each change. fW Notice* for peraonal benefit appearing In th colcica, will argv.l Twenty*fire Cent* par line, for each and every Itaertir r. A vmt* agatnat Tin AsTKitTiaLß will not be reconciled c .l~ • uthorieed by the Proprietor*. ‘‘Fair Plat.”—We regret tha*. your comma n'cation did not retch thit oflice until Monday evening, too Ute for tbi* itsue. eW. Another Change.— The firm of Messrs. Greer A ( ri (hi-in, who acre ergaged in the livery busi ness bah beeu desoived. Mr. Gieer will contin ue the business at tbe old ttand. “Thought and ns Chariots.”— Tbe Atlan'a Con:-titation anuouncct that it has tbe entire ap-ech of the Rev. Dr. Dixon, as delivered at Monroe Female College, in July last, in pamphlet lorm for rale. At Home. Miaaea Mattie Danielly and Luia Asbury, arrived at borne on last Sunday night, from their Northern trip. They doubtie6* en joyed tbemeelvea, aa they aeem improved in spirits end health. Forsyth Grange —This body will have a regu lar meeting on next Thursday, tbe 25tb, for tbe purpose of electing a Master, Overseer and Stew ard. As the vacAucles to be Ailed are very Impor tant, it Is hoped that every member will be present. Married.—At tbe residence of Dr. Hornady, on the 21st, by Rev. D. J. Myrick, Mr. Fed. N. Barnes, to Mias Lizzie Howard. May tbe happy conple glide through life, like the fragrance of a rose, upon the early morning bre< /.#. Fine Stalk or Cotton. —Mr. Outlaw, residing about three miles from the city sends ns a stalk oi Sea Island cotton, measuring ten and a half feet long. It is well fruited and larger than any we have seen this seaaon. Lively. —The town presented quite a lively appearance on last Saturday. The streets were literally crowded with wagons, and the side walas jammed with negroes. One hundred and seventy one bales of new cotton was brought in and disposed of. Annivei sart Celebration.— We acknowledge the receipt of a complimentary invitation frem Messrs. J. O. Ponder, W. H. Wimberly, and others, committee of invitation, to be present at the anniversary celebration of the Few Literary Society, at Emory College, on the 29th inst. ■■ ■ ■ —- 12uick Time.— Judge Benler Pye, who arrived salely Irotn New York on Sunday night, informs us that ho made the trip in forty-uine and a half hours. The Judge, though somewhat experienced in life, has nothing “ logylsh ” about him, but generally runs a schedule to keep apace with the times. — Pleasant.— We had the pleasure of n eeting at the Indian Spring, last week, Col. Walter C. Becks, of Savannah, one of the prominent young lawyers of the State, and Mr. Whittle, a son of Col. L. N. Whittle of Macon. These young men give promise of occupying most envi able positions at the bar, in a few years. “ Govekmental Singing.”— Majcr Proctor in forms us that he attended a regular old-fashioned govermental singing at Fellowship church in the 4th district, ou last Sunday. He reports from Bix to eight hundred persons present; Newton, Butts, Pike aud Monroe being largely represented. The amount of provisions was not only sufficient to feed the vast crowd, but large quantities were carried off. Forsyth was well represented with about sixty of her finest “ eingists.” Silver Mounted Harness.— Messrs. Cham bers and Thomas, have the finest set of Bilver mounted buggy barnees, that we have seen in a number of years. The buckles and all the ordi nary decorations are of the finest german silver, besides two beautiful and massive silver chains which are attached to the bridle and serve to hold the check reins. The material is of the finest quali ty, and the work was evidently done by the most ekilllnl and accomplished hands. The imruo>.s co.-t over one hundred dollars aud are beautiful and attractive to the eyes ot those who appeci ate fine “turn outs.” Sad Accident.—We quote the following notice of a very painful injury, which happened to Mr. Jere Hollis, a former citizen of this county, flora the Telegraph and Messenger: As Mr. Jere Hol lis was ginning cotton yesterday afternoon, by some chance he got his left arm caught In the gin saws and fearfully lacerated. Between his elbow and his wrist there were thirteen distinct cuts made by the saws, all of which, however, were flesh wounds, but the severest of all flesh wounds. The most serious gash was across the meta carpal bone, just above the joint of the fore finger. This bone was sawed nearly or quite in two, and the doctor thinks it will render the finger permanently stiff. We regret to learn of this accident to Mr. Hollis, especially as it comes upop the heels of other troubles that have sorely afflicted him. State and County Tax The efficient Tax Col lector, H. Y. Gibson, informs us that the State tax levied this year, amounts to four dollars on ihe thousand. In addition to this, the County Commissioners have levied a tax of one hundred per cent, on the State tsx, which amounts toTour dollars on the thousand, making both the State and cjunty tax, eight dollars on the thousand. The Stale and county tax, for several years past has amounted to sixteen dollars on the thousand. This reduction will be a great relief to the people. Whilst the amount of money, which will be rais ed by the levy of the Commissioners, will not be sufficient to liquidate the county indebtedness, yet we hope, by economy and a judicious use of the couuty funds, that the levy of next year, will entirely relieve ns of all debts. Forsyth Cornet Band.— The attaches of the Advertiser were the favored recipients of a com plimentary serenade by the Forsyth Cornet Band on last Monday night, for which they give this public testimonial of its high appreciation. The different pieces were executed in the most unex ceptionable manner, showing the fine taste of the members in thair selections, aud the high profi ciency they have attained in the art. The band is composed of young men of fine character and in telligence, and although they sustain a good char acter for morals and temperance, yet a half dozen bottles of Banka & McCommon’s imported Cfcam paigue did not, deter them. It is proper to state that the business manager of the office, took no part in the clOtiDg scene of this moet welcome serenade. Dild —Mr. David Evans, a highly respected aud worthy citizen of Butts county, who resided at the head waters of the north prong of the Towaliga river, died on last Saturday evening. He was about seventy years of age. His remains were buried on Snnday evening, at the Towaliga church, with the imposing ceremonies of the Ma sonic burial service. Mr. John G. Hill, formerly of this city, died of yellow fever, at Shrevesport, La., on the 17th. Mr. Hill was a nephew of Mr. Jno. W. Lake, and a brother of Mrs. W. B. Amos, of this city. A dhpatch received here on last Wednesday, announced the tad intelligence ot the death of Mr. Jno. M. Lawton, a son of Mrs. S. G. Hill yer. Mr. Lawton died at Shrevesport, Louisiana, on the 16th, of yellow fever. Complimentary Ticket.— We acknowledge the receipt of a complimentary ticket, to attend the Annual Exhibition of the Georgia State Agricul tural Society, which will be held at Central Ci:y Park in the city of Macon, commencing October 27ib, and continuing until the lat day of Novem ber. This exhibition promises to be one of the largest and most complete ever held in the State, tad interior to bob* ever held la the South. Forstth as a Cotton Market.— Some wieks ago we took occieion to call the attention of far mers in this and surrounding counti- to the su perior advantages of Forsyth as a cotton market, etc., stating, among other things, that oar mar kets were better than those of Griffin cr Barnes ville. To this the papers published in those cities seern to have taken umbrage, more especially the Barnesville Patriot. Tbe efforts to controvert our assertion were simple denials, save that ot tbe Patriot, which not only contained the denial bat a large amount of gas and bombast. We first stated the price paid for cotton, then the number of bales of new cotton received to a certain time and challenged a showing. To this neither piper responded, giving c use for the inference that the price* paid cr the amount of cotton received in those places were not only not larger, bnt that it did not equal that of Fonyth. In order to satisfy our neighbors that we were correct, and more especially the farmers, we pro pose to submit acme plain .arts which, it disputed we will prove. The Atlanta pepers <f tbe 14th, showed the former to have reee.vid during tht year ls7d 9,400 bales cf cotton ard th-- litter 12,- (X. Again, three of the lergest cotton planters in the county, gentlemen ol nnquestiouib’e veracity and integrity, who reside about th; same distant from either place, concluded, last winter, to test Macon, Barnesville and Forsyth and settle the question both as to the best cotton market and market for the purchase oi goods. In accordance with ti.is agreement each one of them carried their cotton crops to each of tbe three places. They carried back their receipts both for cotton aud groceries and dry goods purchased. A compart* sou was then made which resulted in the tact that Forsyth was the best of the three, and, conse quently, they who had for a number of years traded and sold their cotton in Barnesville are now making Forsyth their market. If this is not believed we can inrnish the affidavits of the par ties. We have ascertained from our merchants that they have actually sold goods and groceries this year to parties who actually reside in Barnes ville and have large farms within two or three miles ol that place. We have the proof to show that some of our cotton brokers have actually purchased cotton from farmers in Crawford county who transport it by wagons to Crawford Blation, a point eqni-distant from Forsyth and Macon,and ship here by rail rather than go to Macon. These facts are unanswerable afld uncontrovertible, and establish beyond all question the truth of our as sertion. Brother Blackburn crows over the fact that a farmer living within four miles of Forsyth carries his cotton, annually, to Barnesvilld. If that is true, we venture the assertion that he either car ries it there to avoid the payment of his liens, or that his character lor paying his debts is so bad that he cannot purchase goodi or groceries any where else on time except in the " C ity of Barnes ville.” We acknowledge the charge. Brother Blackburn, that we are Iriends of the tariners, and we desire no escutcheon more tair than that ot being the champion of the granges. It the Patriot was as true a friend to the farmers as it apparently is to our College its colums would contain fifty-two locals urging them to sell their cotton and pur chase their supplies in this market. With tLis bit of pleasantry we drop the discussion, allowing the Patriot to puff the Monroe Female College whilst we cling to our markets. “ Blessings Brighten as They Take Tukik Flight.” —Mis6 Minnie R. Habersham, who has been spending several months in our town with her aunt, Mra. Milledge, left yesterday morning for Lynchburg, Va., where she will spend a few days, and from thence to her home in Boston. Her beautiful bright face, engaging manners and amiable disposition endeared her to a large circle ol friends who deeply regret her departure. For syth loses a belle—Boston gains one. May He who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb throw His panoply around her through life. acrostic. May happiness unalloyed be yours In every phase of human life, Smile3 sweet as zephyrs charm your doors. Some happy lord may call you wife. Heed not the flatterer’s siren song, Along life* checkered varied way, Be “ wise aud harmless ” just so long E’en aa God’s mandates say obey. Remember earth is not all flowers, Some thorns along its path must spring, Have prudence e’en in pleasures hours And thorns will never lend their sting. May memory consolation bring. ♦* Colafarchee—Crops—lmportant Informa tion.—Through txe kindness of that clever, ge nial, accommodating gentleman, L. F. Greer, we secured a nice horse and buggy on last Saturday evening, aud “shoved off” lor a ride through the country to Colaparchee. The most careful obser vation aud the best inlormation from the most reliable and intelligent farmers, revealed the tact, already so patent, that tbe damage done to the cotton crop has not been fully appreciated and understood. We noticed broad cotton fields, ab solutely stripped of almost every leaf. Close in spection shows that the caterpillar has attacked the young bolls ot cotton, and by no reasoning can it be hoped that tbe top or late crop of bolls will yield anything. We were told that all late crops and fresh land cotton would almost prove a failure. One third of a full crop is all that may be salely calculated upon. The abundant yield of com renders the farmers generally cheerful aud somewhat relieves the sadness and gloom of a short cotton crop. We sojourned at the residence of that clever gentlemau, and prince of good fellows, Capt. A. L. Perkins. His generosity and unstinted hospi tality towards his iriends and neighbors, make him justly popular and respected. In addition to this, he is very successlul, possessing the pecu liar “knack” of controlling free labor to advan tage. On our trip and at Coßparchee, we met many large cotton planters,of whom that portion of the country has a goodly number, who have for a series ol years, and especially since the war, been making Macon their cotton market, that say now, after the most patient and careful inquiry and trial, that they are convinced that Forsyth is a better market for cotton than Macon, and as a consequence they intend to bring all their cot ton in the future to this place. They say Macon has more middle-men than Forsyth, who have to be paid; for this, and other good and sufficient reasons, they will change their market. From this and other sections of the coantry, we hear the same encouraging news, and we expect, can didly, that Forsyth will receive, this season, not loss than from eighteen to twenty thousand bale* of cotton. W. A. Banks & Son. —The senior partner ot ibis well known firm is now in New York, select ing and purchasing a large and varied stock of staple and fancy Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, etc., which they propose opening in our town, on or about the first of October. We are assured, by one of the jnnior partners, that neither lime, pains or money will be spared in the selection of their stock. Therefore they will be able to suit the tastes of ail, even the most iastidiona; and will be able to fit up the gents and youths for all grades of society, from the plow to the parlor. Their well established reputation for energy, integrity and fair dealing, needs no commendation at ocr hands; but we feel safe in assuring the public generally that they will always b treated, by this enterprising firm, with the almost polite ness, and to the latest and best styles of Goods at the lowest market prices. The senior’s long years’ of experience in the bus iness, enables him to judge well the quality of goods, while his extensive dealings and long ac quaintances, with the best houses in New York, aid him in obtaining goods at lowest figures, which benefit they will extend to all who patron ize them. We gladly welcome this firm among us, and be speak for it a liberal share of patronage from the citizens of Monroe and adjacent counties. Special Premium. —Mr. J. J. Clay, of Macon, has offered a special premium of one hundred dollars for the best horseback rider at the state Fair. A Grand Conclave. The Agricultural Society—Grange*— Far mers— Mechanics—Merchants and Profes sional Men. Ia view of the short time intervening between this and the approaching State Fair, and the obli gations resting upon Monroe County to scstaio the proud position conceded to her by her sist.r counties, as the banner coontyof Middle Georgia, it has been decided to call together as large a number of the citizens as t osMble, representing all the branches of industry and diversified inter est in the county, for tbe purpose o! taking coun cil and determining finally whether thesl,ooopre mium offered at the State Fair, for the “best county display” will be competed for. Sumi-offl eial rumors have refehed the ears of the highest officials of the Agricultural society ol the State, that some counties that hud been entered at Ath ens, had decided not to be represented, and amongst them that of M.nroe. These rumors •re a source of great perplexity, to those who are charged with the duty ol rr* paring suitab.e aud proper places for storage ec. To and fine the po sition of our county, and to ascertain the feeling of a majority ot tbe citizens, a* well as to secure unity ot action and harmo y of fi-elicg, it has be.n thought proper to tali together the agricul tural societies, granges, merchants, mechanics and all other professions. We hope that the lair came of the county may not be neglected, that the county pride, which has placed her in an eminent and enviable posi tion in the estimation ol the public, though slum bering, maybe aroused into profitable and honor able action. On the 27tb, let there be a grand rally and an awakning of the feeling that pervaded the bosoms of the citizens of Monroe in her more halcvon days. Horticulture.— Uncle Billie Tompkins, down on Main street, says he has a squash vine in his garden, which has daily supplied the wants of his lamily, in the Eqnash line, for the last six weeks. Well, that "ish goot, so better as goot;” but Mr. Oaks, living near the classic village of Gnlletts ville, in this county, can “s-e” Uncle Billie, and “ go” him several “ better.’’ Mr. H O. has In his watermelon patch, a squash ol the long queen va riety, which just removes the dilapidated linen from any infantile shrub of our acquaintance. Why, he tells us his veracity is unquestioned, and and he stands as high (about 6 It. 3 in.) in tbe community in which he palpitates as any other man, and that be has, for tbe last two months, gathered from that one vine alone, two large wagon loads daily (Sundays not excepted), which he car ries to Bairus-ville, our little “rhubarb” up the road, where he finds a ready sale. The demand there exceeds the supply, as the citizens of the latter place “ go” their bottom dollar ou anything in the squash way ot meditating. One of the largest squashes on the vine Mr. H. O. intended saving for seed, but on going ia his patch a few days ago, he was exceedingly mortified that his children, with a chop axe, had ent off th neck ol this one, and Lad scoped out the seeds which were lying all around sorter “permiscus like,” aud eight of his little darlings were then inside the squash, engaged in the exhilerating game of “mumble-peg,” that favorite diversion of ju venile Gullettsvillains. Mr. H. O. now sadly sings: “ It was ever thus, from childhood’s hour, Our tenderesr, fondest hopes decay; We never had a squash or flower, But drooped or was scooped away.” P. 8. —Since “Uncle Billie” heard of the Gul letteville squash, he says that “he hasn’t got a sqaush vine—never had one—never had a family that he knows of—and if he had, they were never fed on squashes—and if they were, he didn’t raise ’em, as he never saw a squash—never expects to see one, and If he should ever meet one on the street, or anywhere else, he’d be squashed if he’d know it from a knock-kneed grasshopper, unless ha had an introduction.” The last time we saw “ Uncle Billie,” be was serenely singing thusly: “ They may harp ou the beauty of sunset and flowers, Of tbe beauty of virgins and old maidens true, But don’t give me a squash which in my bread basket sours, And then makes me feel kinder all-overish too.” Mr. Editor : In the Atlanta Herald, of tbe 17th inst, I have noticed what purported to be the ac tion of the Committee to whom was referred the question of selecting an “Organ for the State Grange.” Now by what authority or at whose instance tbe Herald has been declared the Organ, it matters but little, certainly the State Grange has not so decided or declared. 1 happened to be present at the Grange in Athens, when a com mittee was appointed to whom was referred the whole matter, with positive instructions and lim ited powers, that they were to investigate and consider the claims of the different paper 9, thaf might submit propositions, and consider the pro priety of the establishment of an organ by the Grange Itself, aud to report to the next meeting of the State Grange to be held in Macon, during the winter, for its ratification or rejection. Who ever has been so bold as to assume the authority of selecting and contracting for au organ has mast certainly gone far beyond any power conferred by the only body that could control the matter. Now, personally, we rather preler the Herald to any paper in the State, but we otject most strenuously agaiust any one assuming to make a contract lor a body as large, powerful and of such impoitance as the Georgia State Grange, when that coutraet may or may not saddle a debt upon the body, or bind it to a contract that might be incompatible with the interest of the organiza tion. Again,l am not able to subscribe for a daily paper and pay the prestnt price, which i6 not too much 1 confess, for such a paper as the the Atlan ta Herald, doubtless one ot the best in the Sonth. We do hope therefore th it the proper authorities will see to it, tha; no arrangement is made which by reason cl the price, will deprive a large Lum ber of the organization all over the State, from reading tneir orj.an. Please call the attention of those interested to the matter. Granger. Wants of Merchants Supplied.— lt is always a source of gratification to cote the establishment and progress of Southern enterprises (especially wheD they are located in our State), when they are of such a character as to throw into the hands of our own citizens, money that would otherwise flow into the pockets of our Northern neighbors." We therefore note, with pleasure and pride, the mammoth wholesale establishment of Messrs. Ross & Coleman, of Macon. During a recent trip to Macon, we took occasion to give the wholesale honse of Ross <fc Coleman a thorough and minute examination, and we are satuied from facts which came to our knowledge, that the facilities pos sessed by these gentlemen, enable them to fur nish goods to interior merchants, cheaper than New York or other foreign markets, the uecessa ry expenditures considered. This firm commands sufficient capital to supply the merchants of middle Georgia ; and with their lacilities and vaat means are enabled to make arrangements quite as satisfactory as those of New York. Their bouse is laid off on the most modern plan, em bracing separate and distinct apartments for every class and style of goods. They purchase their goods directly from manufacturers and im porters, as do the New York wholesale jobbing houses. One of the partners spends a large por tion of each year in the Northern markets; by this means they are never behind the latest fash ions, and are cognizant of any new movement that may add to their interest. They bay no second class or hand goods, and, therefore, warrant all they sell. Tnty Incur no expense of house rents, drummers, etc., and therefore they can make their legitimate profits, without requiring the retailer to pay these additional expenses, the result is that the last purchaser or farmer is the great benefi ciary. This firm have provided themselves with the most polite and efficient corps of clerks that we have met in some time; among them we men tion Mr. Willie White, head salesman, Mr. W. M. Key, who has charge of the shoe department, and Mr. W. H. Barden, their efficient, polite, and gentlemanly book keeper. Patrons of Husbandry of Monroe County.— Every Patron of the county is earnestly requested to meet at the Conrt-honse on Saturday next, for the purpose of taking action in regard to the Btate Fair. By Order W. Master. B. H. Napier, Secretory. Littell’s Living Age.— This valuable periodi ca for the week ending Sep*. 12, has the follow ing valuable couteuts . Milton, Trie Four Axes, Things, Customs of Madagascar, A Jatra, The Greek Face before Pridias, On the Legends of Certain Plants; with au ins’allcieut ol Mrs. Oli phant’s Serial, snd poetry and miscellany. Among the Important artic *s of 'i,e three pieceding weekly numbers, are the follow ; i g : 11 e Talmud ; On the Physical Condition of lulaud Sea?, by Dr. W. B. Carpenter; The Condition of Persia; The Intellectual Powers of Birds; The Failure of the French Reformation; Of Growing Old; The Weather and tbe Sun; The State of the Catholic Church ; The Personal Life of George Grote; The Planet Mars, by a Whewillite ; Tne conclusion or “The Prcscotts of Pamphillon,” by the author cf “Dorothy Fox”; the continuation of Mrs. Oli pbant’s 5.-rial, and of “The Parisians,” by Bnlwer (Lord Lyttou), etc. Tbe subscription price „f this 64 page weekly mag z'ue is $3 year, rr tor $lO any one of the American $4 magazines is sent with The Living Age for a year. Littill & Gay, Boston, Publifbeis. Only “Bucked” and Six Hundred Lashes! —Justice King’s court was in session last Fiiday, engaged in the investigation of a rather novel case. It appears that Capt. Jas. Johnson has a squad of of some ten or twelve hands a*, work on tbe railroad, near Col ier’s Station,amongst whom was one Henry Moreland, p. c., who continuously “coveted li’s neighbor’s goods;’’ so niu<-h so, that on Tuesday evening last he surrepliouslv en tered tha cab and appropriated divers article.- ot goods and left for Forsyth. It was ascert ined about dark that the said Henry had lelt and the goods were missing. Seven negroes at once set out in pursuit of the rogue aud captured him, about 11 o’clock, in the famed Iprecinct of “Buz zards Roost,” and’ wan forced to retrace his steps to camp. Upon his arrival he was allowed to choose the alternative of taking a whipping or going to jail. He at once decided to take the whipping. He was stripped and “ bucked” in the “good old way.” The evidence was conflicting as to how many lashes he did receive. Certain it is, he was whipped, which resulted in the arrest of seven of the negroes, with George 11. Clower as prosecutor. The matter was amicably settled however, after George was sufficiently inoculated in “ way# that are dark aud tricks that are vain.” Eatonton Sunbeam. —Mr. W. M. Jefferson has just commenced the publication of anew pa st Eatonton bearing the above title. We have re ceived the first number, which bears evidence of skill and a thorough knowledge of the business. We wish the new paper great success. Attention Members Agricultural Society! A full attendance of the members oi the Agrieul ral Society, is earnestly requested at the meeting on Saturday 27th, at 10 o’clock, a. m Important business connected with the State Fair to ba con sidered. All (itizen , ml iadUs esptci 11;, re cordially invited to attend and co-operate. G. W. ADAMS, President. R. C. McGough, Secretary. Returned.— Maj. J. A. Daaielly, has returned Irom the North, and is receiving large invoices ot Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes &-i. sept23rd tf Cotton Planters, Look to Your Interest.— Rubber Belting and Packing tor sale by aug26.3t Bramblett dc Bro. To The Afflicted.— Dr. Voorhees, a successful and reliable practitioner, in tar and eye desses, is tempoarlly located in Griffin, where he may be consulted, either personally or by letter, by those afflicted with ffeseasea of the abovo named organs. j uly 22 tf. Woodruff's Carriage Repository—Estab lished at Griffin in 1844 still continues to offer a large stock of the best Buggies in America. Also a large stock of the same work at ray Repository ou 3d Street, Macon,*Ga. ap!ls.tf W. W. Woodruff. Notice. —My friends and customers whom I have favored with goods till the Ist of October, will allow me to urge them to be prompt, as I have made my arrangements to use this money at that time. I have sold you goods as reasonable as could be, and have endeavored to meet your wants and wishes, and hope you will use the same en enrgy and disposition to reciprocate. Friends, re member that my debts must be met to a day; hence you seethe impoitance of promptness in business obligations. Thanking you for your liberal and generous support in the past, aud hop ing those pleasant relations may be continued aud increased in the future, allow me to express tbe hope that you will settle up at once. 6ept9 tf John A. Danielly. SPECIAL NOTICES. Undeveloped Vigor.—The feeble and de bilitated usually fancy they aie in a more hopeless condition than they really are. Tbe resources oi nature are not easily exhausted. Even when strength and appetite fail, when the eyes are heavy and lustreless, the complexion pallid, the neives tremulous, the body aitenuated, and the mind depressed, there is generally a reserve of latent power behind sucti palpable evidences of weakness. Various modes of treatment are re sorted to by physicians in tie hope of developing and rendering available this store of sleeping vi tality, but the surest, arid indeed the only thor oughly safe and reliable means of awakening the dormant energies of the system is a course of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. Electricity, shower baths, the flesh brush, sea bathing, etc., may be well enough in their way as auxiliaries, but they do not reach the source of the All physical debility proceeds either from a derange ment of the functions of the assimilating, secre tive and vital organs, or irom a sluggish consti tution. Id either case, and also in cases where both causes exist, the Hitters will invariably pro duce an immediate and salutary change in the condition of the patient, and eventually effect a complete cure. None of the dangerous alkaloids, too olten administered as tonics, can be other wise than deleterious under such circumstances, and to give mercury is positively criminal. The direct effect of the great vegetable specific will be manifested in an improved appetite, a more cheer ful frame of mind, a gradual return of strength, an increase ot flesh, and a healthier complexion. Meanwhile, however, the constitution, if iQert and feeble, will have been rouaed and renovated by tde subtle elements of iuvigoration contained in the Bitters. Pratt's Astral Oil — Absolutely safe. Per fectly oderle6. Always uniform. Illuminating qualities superior to gas. Burns in any lamp without danger of exploding or takiug lire. Manufactured expressly to displace the use of vol atile and dangerous oils. Its safety under every possible test, and its perfect burning qualities, are proved by its continual use in 300,000 families. Millions of gallons have been sold aud nc acci dent—directly or indirectly—has ever occarred from bunring, storing or handling it. The immeuse yearly less to life and property, resulting lrom cheap and daDgereas oils in the llnited States is uppaiing. The IsuraDce Companies and Fire Commission ers throughout the country recommend the AS TRAL as the best safeguard wheu lamps are used. For sale at retail ly the trade generally and at wholesale by the proprietors, CiIAS. PKaTT & CO., 108, Fulton Street, New York. aug26 lm The fall trade has now opened, and with a view to meet all its requirements, Messrs I. H. Hall A Cos , Proprietors of the Great Southern Builders’ Emporium, Charleston, S. C , have made at the factories large quantities o! Doors, Sashes, Blinds, etc., from ful’y seasoned lumber. Their immeuse sales enable them to offer number one work at low prices. Before beginning your building, send lor their price list and size card. They ere also Agents for Asbestos’ Roofing Felt and Paint. Last vear millions of feet were sold for covering roofs, lining rooms, painting, etc. 6cp116 lm ___ Ex-Cadets Georgia Military 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 aud West Point, Western and Atlantic, and Georgia railroads will pass to aud from the Convention for one tare. John W. Milledge, july22.tf President Ex-Cadet Association. Thirty Days Only.— Cash or short time buy ers, can, for the next thirty days, select pianos from our large stocks at wholesale prices. Those wishing to purchase will please write us at once Prompt answers wifi be given, and lower prices named than ever before known. Do not miss this chance. Ludden & Bates’ Southern Music House, Savannah, Ga. aug26 lm MACON ADVERTISEMENTS. P. C. SAWYER’S ECLIPSE COTTON GIN. mm o oo q Patented May 26, 1573. With Adjustable Roll Box and Swinging Front, for Ginning Damp, Wet or Dry Cotton. Also, the Celebrated (IRISIfOLD fill, Genuine Pattern, with the Oscillating or Water Box. Manufactured by P C- SAWYER, Macon, G-a. .■. This Gin took 3 Premiums Last Year. THE SAWYER ECLIPSE COTTON GIN, with its improvements, has won its way, upon Its own merits, to the very lirst rank of popular favor. It stands to-day without a competitor in all the points and qualities desirable or attainable in a PERFECT COTTON GIN. Our Portable or Adjustable Roll Box places it in the power of every planter to regulate the pick ing of the seed to suit himself, and is the only one made that does. Properly managed, SAWYER’S ECLIPSE GIN will maintain the full natural length of the staple, and be made to do as rapid work as any machine in use. The old GRISWOLD GlN—a genuine pattern— furnished to order whenever desired. Three premiums were taken by SAWYER’S ECLIPSE GlN‘last year, over all competitors, viz: Two at the Southeast Alabama and South west Georgia Fair, at Eufaula—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 the cars at the fol lowing prices: Thirty-five Saws 1131 25 Forty Saws 150 00 Forty-five Saws 108 75 Fifty Saws 187 50 Sixty Saws 225 00 Seventy Saws 262 50 Eighty Saws 300 00 To prevent delay, orders aud olu gins should be sent in immediately. Time given to responsible parties. VOLUNTARY TESTIMONIALS Are furnished from various sections of the cot ton growing States, of the character following : Locust (Jrove, Ga., October 30, 1872. Mr. P. C. Sawyer, Macon, Ga: Dear Sir—Enclosed tiud draft on Griffin Bank ing Company for 8140, as payment for our gin, with which we arc well pleased. Yours truly, 11. T. DICKSON & SON. The above letter enclosed the following testi monial, addressed to Mr. Sawyer, viz: Grove, Ga., Oct., 30, 1872. We, the undersigned planters, have witnessed the operation of one of your Eclipse Cotton Gins, which we think superior to any other gin we have ever seen used. It leaves the sc-ed perfectly cleaD, and. at the same time turns out a beautiful sample, etc., H. T. DICKSON <fc SON, E. ALEX. CLEVELAND, M. L. HARRIS, Mr. Daniel P. Fergusor, of Jonesboro, writes under date ol October 10, 1872, as follows. Ibave your g n tunning. * * * I can say it is tbe best 1 have ever seen lun. It cleans the seed perfectly. 1 have been raised in a gin house, and I believe I know all about what should be expected in a first class cotton gin. I can gin five hundred pounds of lint inside of sixty minutes. The first two bales ginned weighed 1100 pounds, from 3010 pounds seed cotton, bagging and ties included. Irwinton, Ga., October 7, 1875. Mr. P. C. Sawyer—Dear Sir: The Cotton Gin we got from you, we are pleased to say, meets our fullest expectations, and does all you promised it would do. We have ginned one hundred and six teen bales on it, and it has never choked nor broken the roll. It picks the 6eed clean and makes good lint. We have had considerable experience with vaiione kinds of cotton gins, and can, with safety, say{you:s is the best we have ever seen run. THOMAS HOOKS, ELIJAH LINGO. Colonel Nathan Bass, of Rome, Ga., says he has used Griswold’s, Massey’s and Taylor’s Gins, and that he is now running a D. Pratt Gin in Lee co., Ga., and an Eagle and a Carver Gia in Arkausas, and a “ Sawper Eclipse Gia” in Rome, Ga., and regards the last named as superior to any of the others. It picks faster and (Jcaner than any other gin with which be is acquainted. He says be has ginned eighty-six bales with it without breaking the roll. Messrs. Childes, Nickerson Cos., of Athens, Ga-, writes : “ All tbe Bawyer Gins sold by us are giviDg satisfaction. We will be able to sell a num ber of them the coming season.” Grins Repaired Promptly AND MADE AS GOOD AS NEW At the following Low Prices, New Improved Ribs, (Patented) 60c eacb Roll Box SI 00 each Head and Bottom Pieees. 150 each Babbitt Boxes 1 50each 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 diilerent patterns of ribs to the trade, at 20 cents each, at short notice. P. C. SAWYER HICOV, GA. 1%n24.6m MACON ADVERTISEMENTS. EXTR ACT* |FROM PREMIUM LIST FOR GEORGIA STATE FAIR! COMMENCING October 27th, 1873! -AT— HTUL CITY PAltk, MA-COjST, ga For best acre of clover hay f 50 For best acre lucerne hay 50 For best acre of native grass 50 For best acre pea viue hay 50 For best acre of corn forage 50 For laigest yield of Southern cane, on acre... 50 For best and largest display garden vegetables 25 For largest yield upland cotton, one acre.... 200 For best crop lot upland short slaple cotton no', less than five bales SCO Eor best one bale upland short staple cotton (and 25 cents per pound for the bale) 100 For best bale upland long staple cotton 100 (and 25 cents per pound for the bale) For the best oil painting, by a Georgit lady... 100 For the best display of paintings, drawings, etc. by the pupils of one school or collegel 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 lady of Georgia not a dress maker ... 50 For best piece of tapestry in worsted and 11 js6, by a lady of Georgia 50 For best furnished baby bssket and complete set. of infant clothes, by a lady of Georgia.. 50 For handsomest set oi Mouch<ir case, glove box and pin -cushion, mi ce by a lady ot Georgia 50 For best half dozen pairs oi cotton socks, knit by a lady over fifty years of age, (in gold).. 25 For best half dozen pairs of cotton socks, knit by agiiluuder ten years of age (in gold) 25 For the finest and largest display of female handicraft, embracing needlework, embroid ery, kniling, crocheting, raised work, etc., by one lady 100 For 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 team. 100 For the best stallion, with ten of his colts by his side 250 For the best gelding 250 For the best six mule team 250 For the best single mule 100 For the best tnilch 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 com 25 For the best bushel ot peas .' 25 For the best bushel of wheat 25 For the best bushel of sweet potatoes 25 For the be6t bushel of Irish potatoes 25 For the best litty stalks of sugar cane 50 For the best result on one acre in any forage crop 150 For the largest yield ot 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 oue acre, in any cereal crop 200 For the best display made on the grouuds, by any dry goods merchant 100 For the best display made by asy 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 thau ten per formers 250 (and SSO ixtra per day lor their music ) For the best Georgia plow stock 25 For the best Georgia made wagon (two horse) 50 For the best Georgia made cart 25 For best stallion lour years old or more 40 For best preserved horse over 20 years 01d... 25 For best itlderuey ball 50 For best Devon bull 50 For best collection of tabic apples giowu iu North Georgia 50 For oest collection ol table apples grown in Middle Georgia.... 50 Jiiegatta. Race one mile down stream on Ocmuigee river, under the rules of the Regatta Association of Macon. For the lastest four oared shell boat, race open to the world $159 For the fastest double scull ihcll boat, race open to the world 50 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 acauae is meant a boat hewn from a log, without wash boards or other additions.) The usual entree fee of ten per cent, will **e changed 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 Ten per cent, entry fee on tbe above premium, and at least five entries required.’ daces- PURSE ONE—S3OO For Trolling Horses—Georgia Raised ; Vile Heats Best Two in Three. Ist horse to receive $209 2d horse to receive 75 3d horse to receive 25 PURSE TWO—s4so. For Trcttirg Horses that have never beaten 2:40; Miie Heats, Best Two in Three. Ist horse to receive S3OO 2d horse to receive 100 3d horse to receive 50 PURSE THREE—S6SO. For Trotting Horses—Open to the Woi .and ; Mile Heats, Best’Thre* in Five. Ist horse to receive SSOO 2d horse to receive 100 3d horse to receive 50 PURBE FOUR—S3SO.; For Running Horses—Open to the World; Two Mile Heats, best two in three. Ist horse to receive $250 2d horse to receive 100 PURSE FIVE—S3OO. For Running Worses—open to) the world; two mile heats, best two in three Ist horse to receive S3OO ! PURSE BlX—ssoo For Running Horses—open to the world; three mile heats best two in three. Ist horse to receive SSOO The above premiums will be contested for un der the rules of the Turf. Tbe usual entry fee of 10 per cent, on tbe amoant of the purse will be charged. County TCxliibitions 1. To the county wnicb (through its Society or Glubs) shall furnish the lsrg t and finest display, in merit and var.ety, of stock, products and results of h >mc In dustries, all raised, produced or manu factured in the couuty. SIOOO 2. Second best do 500 3d best do 300 4th best do 200 Entries to be madefat the August Convention in Athens. Articles contribute l to the County Exhibit' ons can also compete for specific jremiam; in the Prenium List; for instance, a larmer may ton tribute to the Exhibition of nis county a bushel of Bread Corn, te caa then enter it, individaajiv 'or premium 144, _ _ Juu4.W FORSYTH ADVERTISEMENTS. For Sale! A STORE-ROOM AND DWELLING!! Valuable Property Eligibly located! §o$ — T OFFER FOR SALE MY DWELLING-HOUSE 1 and Lot. The dwelling contains six comfor b’e rooms, with culinary department and fine well, all nt der the same roof. Also a FINE STORE-HOUSE B.mated upou the lot, and on a desirable portion or the public square. A Grand Parlor Piano. Probably one ot the- finest and most costly in the State*. The Piauo is new, having been iu use only about three months. I will sell all my household and kitchen Furni ture. Also six acres of laud in a high 6tate of cultivation, lying within the corporate limits of the town; well fenced and ve-y desirable for a market garden. Any one wishing further infor mation will please address SAMUEL LIPMAN, sepl6.tf FORSYTH, GA. WHOLESALE and RETAIL GROCERY MERCHANTS FORSYTH. : : : : GEORGIA Having located in the kakt room of their Nkw Brick Block, on Main Street, On the East side ol the Public Square, keep con stantly on hand and are daily receiving, a lull soc ol all kinds of GROCERIES A\i> PROVISIONS Which we offer to the public as low as any house in Forsyth. J3F" We have now on hand aul to urn /e 30,000 lbs BULK MEAT, 2,000 Bushels SEED OATS. 1,500 “ CHOR E WHITE CORN, 60 Hhd MOLASSES,! 25 Bbl MOLASSES, and everything isoally kept in a first class grocer store. _We aro also prepared to accommodate ou. planting friends on time. Standard Fertilizers. They ars also prepared to famish the bes qualities of FERTILIZERS, for cash or on time. jan‘2l.ly B. PYF, &• SON 'Mur l ‘in nil ‘'liihttl iii; j:!ii -kii.i.it -iiiii iimr ijit rORSYTI-I, GA. TTAVING removed our office in the rear end 0 f the East room of our NEW BRICK BLOCK, on the South bide of the Public Square and having procured FIRE AND. BURGLAR PROOF SAFES 23?" Are prepared to receive DEPOSITS, Buy and sell EXCHANGE, GOLD. SILVER, STOCKS, BONDS And unenrrent funds. Collections promptly attended to. COLLECTIONS Made on all accessible points. OFFICE open at an nours of the day. B. PYE & SON, Bankers, FORSYTH, OA. jan2l.ly ’ T. B. CABANISS. c. A. TURNER. CABAXISS A TURNER, A TTORNEY3 AT LAW, FORSYTH, GA., nave associated themselves together in the practice of civil law. Will practice in the Courts of the Flint Circuit, in the Supreme Court of Georgia, in the U. S. District Court at Savannah and elsewhere by special contract. febll.ly TURNIP SEED!:! T urnip Seed! COMPLETE assortment at McCOMMON & BANKS. GIN FOR SALE. IHAVE A NEW 40 SAW GIN, BROWN A Clements, which I will sell for one hundred dollars cash. Everything about the gin all right. Also a net belt at a low price. antr29 tf. G. G. FLY NT. SEED WHEAT FOR SALE. r HAVE 150 BUsHELS OF EARLY BLUE I. Stem Seed Wheat for sale. The wheat is well cured and entirely free from smut. I will take $2 00 per bushel for the wheat at heme, or deliver it at Mr. J. W. Moran’s Warehouse, in Forsyth, at i 2 15 per bnsbel. It. W. WOOTEN. aug26 lrn A Necessity Supplied! A HARNESS SHOP. OPPOSITE GREER & CO.’S LIVERY STA ble, where all kinds ol Harness Makicg and Repairing will be dore in good order and iu quick time on the most res onable terms. Having employed a first-class Harness Maker we feel authorized to say that our work will be done iu the most pleasing and acceptable style, jaljl.tf. L. F. GREER & BKO. Dental Card r I found during ofiice hours at his Room, over MOBLEY & CABANISS’ STORE* in Pye’s uew building, South sicH Court House square. All who are desirous of having cental work done in v scientific manner are respectfully iuvited to ** lLs OFFICE HOURS.* 9 A. M., to 1 P. M. ; 2 P. M. to 6 P. M. L. 8. MORSE, muytUy Dentist.