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THE EAOLE. Friday Morning, February 18, 1876. Who are Dead-Heads. The. Eagle will be furnished free (while the advertisement is running) to adver tisers whose patronage amounts to ten dol lars or more, in one bill. Laws Delating to Newspaper Subscriptions and Arrearages. (We received the following from a judicial officer who states that it is the dicision of the United States Supreme Court. 1. Subscribers who do not give ex press notice to the contrary, are con sidered wishing to continue their sub scription. 2. If subscribers order the discon tinuance of their periodicals, the pub lishers may continue to send them un til all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their periodicals from the office to which they are directed, they are held responsible until they have set tled their bills and ordered them dis continued. 4. If subscribers move to other places without notifying publishers, and the papers are sent to the former direc tion, they are held responsible. 5. The courts have deeidod that ‘re fusing to take periodicals from the of fice, or removing and leaving them un called for is prima facia evidence of in tentional fraud.’ G. Any person who receives a news paper and makes use of it whether he has ordered it or not is held in law to boa subscriber. 7: If subscribers pay in advanco, they are bound to give notice to the publisher, at the end of their time; if they do not wish to continue taking it; otherwise the publisher is authorized to send it on; and the subscribers will bo responsible until an express notice, with payment of all arreages, is sent to the publisher. Oit.y Items. The weather is cool, but spring-like. There is but one boarder in our jail. The work on Dr. Bailey’s residence is progressing finely. Centennialities is a newly-coined word; it will do to rhyme with con ventionalities. The champion hat-cleaner and fraud was in town on Tuesday, and filched several of our prominent citizens in the most approved style. How can any one bo an atheist, “when the loud tempest rides along the flaming clouds, and the tremend ous chariots of vengeance awfully roll on high ” Madam Itftmor had it bruited that one of our prominent citizens had gone abroW hr, ...tangle himself in the uooso matrimonial; but it turns out. mat, t,t, old lady was at fault. For defense against the fire fiend, wo have the Hook and Ladder com pany; and for parade and show, and defense against the enemy, we have the Centennial Light Guards. Gold is found in paying quantities in the “Black Hills” of Dakota; but, no doubt, the shining particles and precious stones can also be found in the old red hills of Northeast Georgia. We regret to learn that Mrs. Eliza beth Caldwell, widow of Major J. E. Caldwell, was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday evening, and is lying in a state of unconsciousness at her home in this city. A practicing physician, with a small capital, can buy a stock of drugs and medicines, (and have the best stand in the city,) which will givo him a paying business and practice from the start. For particulars apply to this office. Cold, stern Winter will leave us, and gentle, balmy Spring will soon be here, when, like the birds, wo should don new plumage; therefore, call on Mr. Timberlake, the tailor, and make a selection from his latest styles of spring wear. Married, at the residence of G. W. Lathom, in Cherokee county, on the evening of the Gth instant, by J. A. Fowler, Esq., Mr. J. A. Lathem, to Miss Julia It. Blanton. Long life and happiness to our young friends. The Good Templars Con vention for Hall county will convene at Gainesville on Friday, ‘2sth inst. Every Lodge in the county is requested to send as many as one representative. We hope to see a good turn out from every Lodge in the county. Wo direct attention to the card of Dr. V. D. Lockhart, to be found in this issue. The doctor is a graduate of Atlanta Medical College of the class of 1871, and stood high in his class, as we learned from some of the profes sors at the time he was taking his courso. Died, on the evening of the 13th inst., Tfressa Clifford, aged twenty months and fourteen days, infant daughter o? Charles A. and Jane Ann Lilly. We extend our heart-felt, sympathies to the bereaved parents in their poign ant grief. “Oh! what a shadow o’er tho heart la dung, When peals tho requiem of the lov’d and young.” The Georgia State Agricultural Con vention, which was in session last week in Brunswick, accepted the invitation of the Hall county society to hold its second semi-annual session for this year in Gainesville. It will bo held the second week in August, and will con tinue for three days. We are exceed ingly gratified that this important and intelligent b. dy of farmers are to visit our section, as it will doubtless prove beneficial to our people and pleasant and agreeable to those who may come. The bill to grant State aid to the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad was defeated in the House of Repre sentatives on Wednesday by a vote of 09 to 59. On the same day tho dog law, as it is called, was defeated in the Senate by a vote of 21 to 15. We learn that Messrs. Dillard & Robinson have opened a fine school at Cool Spring, Habersham county. These young gentlemen have purchased the land and propose building a commo dious academy—making the school a permanent institution of learning of high grade, on the Peabody plan. We wish these worthy young men abun dant success, and hope that the good people of this neighborhood will give such support and encouragement to the school as to make it a permanent success. Mr. Wm. Doster proposes to estab lish a soap manufactory in Gainesville, if sufficient encouragement be given by our people. Mr. Doster comos with references from a number of gentle men of high character with whom we are personally acquainted, and will doubtless perform faithfully all he promises. We have seen Bamples of his soap, and as far as wo are able to judge, believe it to be first-class. We hope that our people will give Mr. Doster such encouragement and pat ronage as will justify him in locating in our city. A volunteer company called the Centennial Light Guards—composed of the best material, has been raised. More names than are required to make a full company have been enrolled; and an order has been issued by his Excel lency Gov. Smith, commander-in-chief of the military forces of Georgia, for an election to be held on next Saturday evening, at 7 o’clock, for the purpose of electing the officers of said company, inasmuch as such organizations are of great benefit to any place, giving it renown and eclat, we trust that our citizens will give material aid to this company, so that an elegant uniform and the necessary equipments can be obtained. At a regular meeting of Morning Star Lodge No. 313, I. O. G. TANARUS., tho following officers wore installed for tho present quarter: J. P. Caldwell, W. C. T. Miss Willie Giles, W. V. T. Claud Estes, W. R. S. John W. Hudson, W. F. S. Mrs. John B. Estes, W. T. J. D. Chapman, W. M. W. L. Gordon, W. C. Miss Mattie Adair, W. I. G. Daniel Boone, W. O. G. Miss Sallie Candler, R. S. Miss Maud Russell, L. S. Miss Florence Hooker, W. D. M. Miss Janie Boone, W. A. S. H. B. Lattiiuer, P. W. C. T. A\ o arc glad to report our Lodge, and the order generally, in a flourish ing condition. Respectfully, Claud Estes, R. S. A CARD. To the Coed Cifizens of (■aiuesville. Allow us, in behalf of the young la dies of the Methodist church, to return to you our grateful acknowledgements for your noble generosity in contribut ing to our Fair on the 14t,h inst. To know that you were agreeably enter tained, is sufficient reward for our la bors, while, as a financial enterprise, the effort was successful beyond our expectations, having resulted in an in come of over SIOO.OO. We should like to mention the names of many who exhibited their unbound ed liberality in furnishing us with material aid, but it would require too much space, aud it would be unjust to discriminate where all did so well. We acknowledge, with much pleas ure, the magnanimity of the other re ligious denominations of Gainesville, in contributing so cordially to the pleas ure and profit of the occasion. Our thanks are due to our city news papers, for courtesies; to Messrs. Chamberlain & Boynton, and Mr. Er Lawshe, of Atlanta, for valuable con tributions ; while we should ever hold in grateful remembrance the valuable assistance rendered us by Miss Minnie Moulton, one of Atlanta’s most charm ing daughters. Florence Hooker, Ellen Craig, Addie Langston, Committee. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 16. Editors Eagle: It will be gratifying to the friends of a constitutional con vention, in North-East Georgia, to know that our greatest statesman, Gen. Johu B. Gordon, in his speech before the Legislature on the night of the 14th inst., fully endorsed that measure, and said with emphasis, that now is the time to hold it. He said there are “three sufficient reasons, not to mention many others that could be assigned for hold ing a convention. First, to shorten official terms. Second, to limit execu tive patronage. Third, to place re strictions on state, county and munici pal authorities as to their ability to create debts ad infinitum and to tax ad libitum.” Every Representative from North- E.ist Georgia voted for the bill and for the section giving the people the right to say whether they will have a conven tion or not, except Mr. Duke of Jack son, who was absent sick, and Mr. Dugger of Fannin, who is a Republi can. The Republicans, of course, are satisfied with this constitution, because it is their own handiwork. North-East Glororan. The Ladies’ Fair. The Ladies Pair at the College Hall on Monday evening was one of the most agreeable and pleasant social en tertainments of the season. The Fair was originated by some of the young ladies, to raise funds for tho benefit of the Methodist church, and was happy in conception and successful in execu tion. The Hall was brilliantly lighted and a number of stands erected, at some of which refreshments were sup plied, and at others the ballot boxes were placed, where the votes were deposited for the contestants for the various prizes offered. These stands were beautifully and tastefully deco rated and festooned; at each of which one of the fairest of the fair presided with queenly dignity. The crowd was very large, and the voting for the vari ous ccntesants for the prizes,quite ani mated, our citizens, without regard to age, sex or denomination participating. After the polls were closed and the votes counted, the prizes and comple ments voted the contestants, were awarded as follows: Walking cane, Col. J. B. Estes; artificial rose bush, Miss Florence Hooker; most popular young lady, Miss Mary Butt; brussel rug, Miss Addie Langston; most handsome young lady, Miss Annie Cox. Thero were several features of the entertainment which we would be pleased to mention, if our space would permit. There was one incident, how ever, that was touchingly beautiful, so elevating and refining in its nature, that wo cannot pass it without notice. A handsome doll was contested for by Zoe Blackshear and Minnie Brown, two little girls five or six years old. The contest had been animated, each receiv ing a large number of votes. When the result was to bo announced, both stood in the crowd all anxiety, yet with countenance beaming with hope When it was stated that Zoe was the successful one, and would receive the coveted prize, Minnie, of her own mo tion, approached and kissed her little rival; and, in her childish language, congratulated her on her good luck.— The act was so magnanimous, was such an exhibition of generous and ennobling impulses, that the young ladies having tho management of the Fair have very properly decided to procure for Minnie a present that will quite make up for all sho lost in the doll. The whole affair passed off with the best of feeling, and is highly compli mented by all who were present. We must not omit to state, howover, that several of our young men insist that the compliments voted the young ladies settle nothing, each believing still that his own “dulcinea” is the most hand some and the most popular. Well, be it so. The Fair was a financial success, the receipts amounting to over one hun dred dollars. Special Correspondence of the Eagle. Atlanta, Ga., February 14, 187 b. Editors Eagle: Your readers have already been informed of the fact that the Legislature has appointed a com mittee to investigate the charge made by the Atlanta Herald, to the effect that money had been used by the lessees in procuring tho endorse ment of the lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad. That committee has been at work now for a week past, and the “probing auger’’ has been sent to the handle in many places where the “ out-croppings ” seem ed to indicate the existence of a “Big Bonanza” beneath. The ‘chips’ turned out so far, present much food for sober reflection. Money has been used pretty freely, and while as yet it has not been shown that one cent was received by the direct representatives of the peo ple, still many persons and newspapers have been paid good fees for their ser vices in moulding public opinion. It is contended by some that this is a legitimate business, and that men are perfectly justifiable in receiving money for services rendered in shaping (!) legislation. Now your correspondent believes that ‘lobbying’ is wrong look ed at from any standpoint, but more especially so, when a measure is'lobbied’ through the Legislature affecting the property of the people at large. The Western and Atlantic Railroad belongs to the State, and every man, woman and child in the commonwealth is in terested in its welfare. But lam told that the road now pays twenty-five thousand dollars a month, when it was paying nothing before; and that, there fore, the people are better off even if the lease was obtained fraudulently. What an argument 1 I take the bold ground that if the lease was obtained by the use of money, fraud, etc., it was done contrary to the will of the sovereign peotle, and that it ought to be abro gated and set aside, even if the road fails to pay running expenses for the next ten years! It is safe to say, how ever, that no matter what is proven, the lease will not be touched. Its too big a thing—“ There's millions in it.’’ One thing, however, will be accom plished. The testimony that is being taken by that committee will all be published, and the people will have the privilege of reviewing it at the ballot-box. 1 understand a certain Congressman is pretty considerably “mixed up in the transaction, and that some things look a little ‘crooked.’ Said Congressman was represented before the committee on Saturday by a well known republican lawyer, who worked very hard to get that portion in relation to the Hon. gent stricken out. It proved to be a dash, however, for the committee thought it not best to make “fish of one and fowl of an other.’* The little fifteen thousand dollar transaction in which said Congress man figured, may form an important link in a chain of circumstances that the people have long been desirous of 1 seeing the bottom of. * We earnestly entreat our own citi zens and every one interested to go to work vigorously for the turnpike road. No time ia to be lost. Let each man put his shoulder to the wheel with the determination to make it a success,and the work will be done in due time. Dr. J. M. Trotter lectured in the Court House on Friday and Saturday evenings last, upon Phrenology, Phy siology and Physiognomy—illustrating his positions by the aid of a magic lan tern in a most forcible and instructive manner. The proceeds of the lecture, after defraying expenses, are applied to benevolent purposes. The doctor will lecture again this (Thursday) evening in the Court House, and on Friday and Saturday evening at Nor cross. Let everybody turn out and hear him. Acts Passed by the Legislature. The following bills have been signed by the Governor: To require receivers of tax returns to take down in full, on their digests, the first or Christian names of all tax payers. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Gen eral Assembly of the State of Georgia, That from and after the passage of this act, it shall be incumbent on receivers of tax returns in the various counties of this State, to enter on their digests the first name in full of all tax payers. Section 2. Repeals conflicting laws. Approved, February 10, 187 G. A bill, to be entitled an act to alter and amend section 383 of the Code of 1873, in relation to fixing penalties for misconduct of Solicitor Generals: Section 1. Be it enacted by the Gen eral Assembly of the State of Georgia, That from and after the passage of this act, that immediately after the words “may be done,” in the seventh line of 383 of the Code of 1873, the following words, to-wit: “Or if they advise or suggest to a party against whom a bill of indictment or presentment has been found to plead guilty, or if they agree or promise any such party to intercede with the judge of the court for leniency in case of such ‘plea guilty,’ ” be and the same are hereby added. Section 2. Repeals conflicting laws. Approved, February 14, 1876 A bill, to bo entitled an act to pro vide for the adjustment of the rights of parties in cases where property which has been set apart under the home stead and exemption laws of the State has heretofore been sold. Section 1. The General Assembly of the State of Georgia do enact, That Courts of Equity alone shall have jur isdiction of suits for the recovery of property which has been set apart un der the homestead and exemption laws of this State, and which has heretofore been sold, or for tho recovery of any interest therein, and that it shall lie lawful for any party to prove that the purchase money of such property, or any part thereof, has been invested in other property, or has been applied to the benefit of the family for whom such property had been set apart as afore* said. Sec. 2. That in cases where the pro ceeds of property sold as aforesaid has been invested in other property of equal value and benefit to said family, the court shall confirm the sale and the purchase, and thereafter the property so purchased shall be held by said family as a homestead and exemption in lieu of the property sold, which shall be discharged of the particular estate vested by said homestead and exemption laws in said family. Sec. 3. That in cases where all the proceeds of the sale of such property has been applied to tho benefit of said family, the court shall confirm the sale, and thereafter the property so sold shall be discharged of the particular estate aforesaid. Sec. 4. That in cases where a part only of the proceeds of property sold as aforesaid has been reinvested as aforesaid, the court shall take an ac count of the proportion that the amount so invested bears to the entire value of the property so sold, and shall confirm the sale as to that pro portionate part of the property and confirm the purchase, and thereafter the property so purchased shall be held by said family as a part of their homestead and exemption in lieu of the proportionate part aforesaid of the property so sold, which shall be dis charged of the particular estate afore said. Sec. 5. That in cases where a part only of the proceeds of property sold as aforesaid has been applied to the benefit of said family. The court shall take an account of the proportion that the amount so applied bears to the en tire value of the property so sold, and shall confirm the sale as to that propor tionate part of such property, which shall be discharged of the particular estate aforesaid. Sec. 6. That in cases where any por tion of the proceeds of property sold as aforesaid has neither been invested in other property nor applied to the, benefit of said family, the court shall ascertain the amount thereof, and the interest of said family therein, and shall mould a decree to protect the rights and interests of said family, in the property so sold; and at the same time, to protect the rights and inter ests of said family in the property so sold, and at the same time to protect the right and interests of the purch aser in the reversion of such properly after the particular estate aforesaid shall have been determined, and shall require parties complainant to do com plete equity in the premises before obtaining equity. Sec. 7. That, in cases where a por tion, or all, of the purchase money of property, so sold, has not been paid, the court may confirm the sale and order the reinvestment of the proceeds, or may cancel and set aside the sale and compel the restoration of any part of the purchase money which may have been paid, and may grant relief to the parties, according to the principles of equity. Sec. 8. That all suits herein provided for shall be brought within six months after the passage of this act, or the right of the party complainant, and all right of suit for its enforcement shall be forever barred. Additional Section.—That in cases where suits are now pending in courts of law, or equity, for tee recovery of property sold as aforesaid, parties de fendant shall be entitled to the defences and equitable relief provided for in this Act. Council Proceeding's. Council Chamber, ) ■ City of Gainesville, Ga., Feb. 14, ’76. j I Council met. Present—His Honor Mayor Candler; Aldermen Panel, Les ser, Banks and Davis. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. Finance Committee approved and ordered paid W. J. Griffins, black smith work, §1.90. Committee on Public Property asked for further time to make report.— Granted. Committee on petition of Mrs A- M. Merrett asked for further time. Granted. Council adjourned. D. G. Candler, Mayor. A. B. C. Dorsey, Clerk. Gratuitious Advice. This species of advice is not always accept able, but doubtless in many instances much benefit would be derived were it promptly acted upon. No section of the country is exempt from disease and many regions has its “ills that flesh is heir to.” To know the best means of combating this common enemy,with the least injury to our pockets and tastes, is certainly a great advantage. At this season vve must expect torpid liver, congested spleen, vitiated bile and inactive bowels, and all pru dent persons should supply themselves with Ttjtt’s Livek Pills, which will stimulate the liver, relieve the engorged spleen, determine a healthy flow of bile, thus regulating the bowels and causing all unhealthy secretions to pass off in a natural mauner. Remember that “an ounce of preventive is worth more than a pound of cure.” feblß-2t Facts Worth Knowing. r l he W ilsou Shuttle Sewing Machine is to day the simplest, most perfect, most easy ope rated, best made, most durable, and in every way, most valuable sewing machine in exist ence, and it is sold fifteen dollars less than all other first-class machines. Machines will be delivered at any railroad station in this county, free of transportation charges, if ordered through the company’s branch hoffse, at Messrs. Boone & Rud.dph’s, Gainesville. They send an elegant catalogue and cliromo circular free on application. This company wants a few more good ageuts. feb!B-2t Don’t Regard it as a Catcit-pcnny. Beadfield’s Female Regulator. —We have often read in the newspapers of the grand suc cess of medical compounds put up at the North and elsewhere. Many of those medi cines have had their day, and we hear no more of them. Their proprietors have made fortunes, not so much from the curative pow ers aud virtues of their mixtures, as from the notoriety given them by advertising, by which people were made to believe all the good that was said of them. A preparation is now before the public, which is becoming very popular, and is known as Bradfield’s Female Regulator, put up by L. H. Bradfield, of Atlanta, Ga., at $1.50 per bottle. Such is its curative virtues, that it has gaiued wide-spread popularity all over tho country where it has been made known, and it is being introduced every where. We aro informed that immense quan tities ol' this medicine are being sold in all sections of the South aud Southwest, especial ly in tho city of New Orleans and in Texas. This much we suy in justice to its proprie tor, who is a gentleman of integrity, and who would not engage in the manufacture and sale of a humbug.—LaGrange Reporter. Two Miles Before Brealcfast. In a neighboring city in Georgia, there is a married woman, who, after her third confine ment,, had ulceration, with all its repulsive symptoms. She tried in vain all the nostrums; her husband carried her to all tho famous min eral springs, went with her to Philadelphia, Arfjflujit, p|nrr- to consult emi nent Jbatericians, to ho purpose. After the use omMie fifth bottle of Regulator, she has to her former health ancl hapi*es's, and is notv the joy of the house hold's able to walk two miles before break- PEOPLE—New Invention. Just what you want. Reliable and Durable. Mailed on receipt of 7. ends. Address, DR. MOSMAN & CO., feb4-4w Middleton, Conn. READING; PSYCHOMANCyTfAScTnATION; SOUL rnuug, Mesmerism, aud Marrige Guide, show ing how either sex may fascinatewid gain the love and affection of any person they cißoso .instantly, 400 pages, by mail GO cts. Hunt & Cos. 139 S 7th St. Phila. AGENTS WANTED FOR THE GREAT CENTENNIAL HISTORY. 700 pages, low price, quick sales. Extra terms. r. W. ZIEGLER & eo„ fob4-4w 518 Arch Streot, Philadelphia, Pa. WALL STREET CARICATURES/ Anew Book, 48 Pages, containing 14 Engraved Illus trations, with information for Stock Speculators. Prico 10 cents by mail. TUMBRIDGB & CO., Bankers and Brokers, 2 Wall Street, N. Y. WANTED&3 Packages n the world. It contains 15 sheots of paper, 15 envelopes, golden pen, pen-liolder, pencil, patent yard measure, and a piece of jewelry. Single package, wf#lff>air ol elegant gold stone sleeve buttons, post paid, 25c. Five for sl—worth the money. Watches given away to all agents. Circular free. feb4-4w BRIDE & CO., 769 Broadway, N. Y. * 3POIA LOUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, ' -AND ALL THROAT DISEASES, ■UhSfZEJ WELLS’ CARBOLIC TABLETS. Put up only in 15LTJE boxes. ATKIKD AND SURE REMSDY. For sale by druggists generally, and JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY & CO., Phila. Pa. A Gi*eat Offer, We will <luring the HULIDAVS dispose of 100 PIANOS ancl ORGANS of ilrst ( lags lnakcrs, including WATERS’, at lower prices tliun ever before offered. Monthly installments received running from IJS io 30 months. Warranted for O years. Second hand instruments for sale at ex trcmcly low prices for cash. Illustrated Cntalogue mailed free. Agents wanted. Warerooms -ISI Broadway, N, Y. HORACE WATERS Si SONS. Immense Success! 50,000 of the Genuine LIFE AND GABORS OP LIVINGSTONE already sold. This veteran explorer ranks among the most heroic figures of tho century, and this ,book one of the most remarkable of the age. Thrilling in interest, illustrated profusely and being the only entire and authentic life; the millions are eager for it,and wide-awake agents are wanted quickly. For proof and terms, address, HUBBARD BROS., Pubs., feb4-4w 723 Samson St., Philadelphia, Pa. Gainesville Hotel, SOUTH-WEST CORNER PUBLIC SQUARE, Graiiicsvillo, G-oorgia, rpEAVELERS will find this house to boa first class I. house. The table is furnished with the very boat that can be had in the market. *anßtf J. J. GAINES. J. T. LA.TNER, W. M. PUCKET, Cleveland, Ga. Gainesville, Ga LA.TNER & PUCKETT, DENTAL SURGEONS. Are prepared to do all kinds of work at short notice. Prices natisfactoiy. VV. 11. PUCKETT, Athens St., near Cor. Summit, GAINESVILLE, GA., Is prepared to make all kinds of JEWELRY onto PURE GEORGIA GOLD. He will also repair WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c. For specimens of his work, reliability, &c., he re fers, by permission, to Bedwine it Estes, at Eagle of fice- W-N. PUCKET. BELLTON SCHOOL. B. F. WOFFORD win commenco a School at Belltou, Ga., on the Third Monday in January, 1876, for the term often scholas tic months. Parents who wish to resort to some cheap and healthy place to educate their children, should try this place; located on the Air-Line railroad, fourteen miles north of Gainesville. For particulars address B. F. WOFFORD, Belltou, Ga. nov26-tf 1876 vs. 1776. One Hundred Years Ago! The Gainesville Eagle FCll THE CENTEKHIAL YEARI In offering the Eagle to the public in the beginning of tho most important in the hundred years of the Nation’s existence, it is proper to return our profound acknowledgment to its patrons for tho confidence and good will which have attended it from its first incep tion to the present year. It is now better prepared than ever to work in the interests el’ the people of Georgia, and to record tho important events of the day as they transpire, iu all parts of the country. Tho newspapers of this country are fast superseding the public orators and politicians in shaping the af fairs of the government, because they reach thousands of our stalwart population—meu, women and chil dren—who have become; disgusted with tho harangue of designing men, who do not keep, on an averag.one in fifty of their promises. The year 1876 will be filled with important events, and no family who cares to keep posted can afford to be without at least one newspaper. We submit the following points: 1. Congress meets early iu January, and thero is no doubt o the fact that it will be the most important ses sion since the foundation of the Republic. 2. The Georgia Legislature meets on the 12th day of January, and the question of a Constitutional Con vention, the dog law, stock law, the State’s indorse ment on railroad bonds, the Treasury complications, etc., etc., are matters about which the people want to keep posted. 3. The Presidential compaigu on which we are just now entering will be tho most important one in the history of our country. 4. On the 10th of May the great Centennial celebra bration opens in Philadelphia, and will be the grandest exhibition ever witnessed in any country. 6. A Governor of Georgia, all of the House of Rep resentatives, and half of the Senate, are to be chosen this fall; and with the numbor of candidates for Gu bernatorial honors, both Democratic and Republican, it is certain that we are going to have lively times. 6. Congressmen are to be elected in Georgia again this fall. 7, County officers, from Ordinary to Coroner, are also to be chosen in this State. The above is the bill of fare, and the Eagle prom ises that its readers shall have the news in its freshest form, with editorial and epistolary sauce, suitable to each dish served up. And while we propose to keep fully up with the news, we shall also retain our mis cellaneous selections and agricultural aud household departments on the outside of our paper. Politically, The Eaglb will continue to aot with the Democratic party; but while it does so, it will contend aud battle foi the land marks erected by Jefferson, and will ex , pose corruptions, and fight rings and cliques, let them be found wherever they may. To Our Old Patrons, we would say, help us extend oua circulation ! Let each subscriber interest him or herself in sending us anew one, and it will enable us to furnish a paper that shall increase in interest each week. Cash in Advance. The price at which we furnish our paper just about covers the cost of the paper, and tho actual labor done on it; we are, therefore, compelled to establish the rule that we will receive no new subscriptions unless ac companied by the money. o|d Subscribers. Of these, we have many who are prompt—they pay on sight; and with them we never have trouble. But then we have others who are slow to pay, and this class we earnestly urge to come forward and settle, and aid us in extending our circulation. Send all moneys by P. O. Order or Registered Let ter, at our risk. REDWINE & ESTES, Proprietors “Eagle,” Gainesville, Ga. Gainesville College, 1876. TUB SPRlilisiON WILL OPEN With a full Corps of Teachers, on Monday, Jan. 31st, 1876. The tuition foes are $1.50, $3.00, $4.00, and $5.00 por mouth, according to advancement of the pupil. Board is Cheap. For further information, send for a Catalogue, to tho Secretary, Rev. T. P. Cleveland. Rev. W. C. WILKES, Pres’t. dec.l7 tf. HACOOCHEE HIGH SCHOOL, (Male anil Female) Nacoochee, White County, Georgia, 1876. SPRING TERM OPENS January 10, 187 G, Aud continues six months. REV. J. J. METHVIN, Principal. MISS MATTIE BEALL, Assistant, Principal Music Department. Tuition, $1.60, $2, $3, and $4 per month. Inciden tal fe $1 per term, IN ADVANCE. Board in good families at $8 lo $lO per month. Rooms near the Academy will be furnished at a mere nominal sum to young men wishing to board tbemselves. Discipline strict Course of study thourough and complete. Climate delightful and healthy. No local cause for disease, society excellent—no inducement to dissipation. Wo earnestly solicit the patronage of the people. Expenses aro to light that an education is within the reach of all. For further particulars address J. J. METHVIN, Brin. dec!7-4m GOWER, JONES & €O., CARTERSVILLE, GA., MANUFACTU RE RS —OF— Open and Top Buggies, Rockaways, Hacks, Spring Wagons, &c- Take pleasure in informing their many friends and customers in North east Georgia that they have com pleted arrangements by which they will hereafter de liver all work at regular prices, at Gainesville, FREE OF FREIGHT, —OR— Charges of any Kind. All of their vehicles are manufactured from the very best materials, and all work douo under the per sonal supervision if E. N. Gower, snd guanteed for two years. Feeling confident that they can give f il satisfaction, orders are solieted for anything in their line, dec 3-tf. N OTICE. All persons Indebt and to me, on note or account, are notified that I must have the money. I mean business. 1 shall sue everythin g not paid inside ■ f ten days. jan7 w. P. SMITH CONQUERED THE WORLD AT LAST. THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Has Conquered tho World In the Sewing Machine Trade, By moro than doubling tho ealeß of other companies. THE SIKTOEH IS INCREASING THEIR SALES ENORMOUSLY every year, while other companies are decreasing at a fearful rate, which is a grand proof that tho Singer is without a doubt the bt st aud most durable Machine iu the market. It has been recently greatly improved. Runs light and almost noiseless. It is so simple that any child can operate it. If you want a first-class SEWING MACHINE, don’t fail to buy a SINGER. You cau have ono and two years to pay for one by sending ycur order to my address, aud tho Machine will be delivered to your house free of charge, and full instructions giv u. Address, W. C. WILLIAMS, Asent, Gainesville, Ga. &ir Office at the Stringer House, northeast corner Public Square. N. B. I have also established a depository at Mr. J. F. Law’s, to assist me in the sale of the SINGER BEWING MACHINE. He cau bo found at all times at his etoro, southeast corner Public Square, whore he has a full supply of Machines on hand. When you come to Gainesville, don’t fail to call on him and examine the Machines; aud if you want Dry Goods or Groceries of any aud every description, he cau fill your bill with as good Goods, and as cheap as the cheapest. Respectfully, jau2l-lm W. C. WILLIAMS, Agent. LUMBER ! LUMBER !! HAVING bought Colonel A. D. Oandlors’s Steam Saw Mill, and put it in splendid running order, we are now prepared to furnish tho citizens of Gainesville and vicinity with all kinds of lumber at the Lowest Cash Prices, Either at the Mill, or delivered in the city. Send iu your orders. Those wishing Lumber at tho yard, will call on Clemente & Whetstone. Those wishing orders filled will oall on H. L. Cheshire. janl4-2mos DOROUGH & OSBORN. illltl m FOB fSTEITC GILMORE A CO., successors to Chipman, Hosmer & 00., solicitors. Patents procured in all coun tries. No fees in advance. No charge unless tho patent is granted. No fees for making preliminary examina tions. No additional fees for obtaining and conduct ing a rehearing. By a recent decision of the Commis sioner all rejected applications may be revived. Spe cial attention given to Interference Cases before the Patent Offioe, Extensions before Congross, Infringe ment Suits in different States, and all litigation apper taining to Inventions or Patents. Send stamp to GILMORE & CO., for pamphlet of sixty pages. Land Cases, Laml Warrants and Scrip. Contested Land Casos prosecuted before the United States General Land Office aud Department of tho In terior. Private Land Claims, Mining and Pre-emption Claims, and Homestead Cases attended to. Land Scrip in 40, 80 and 160 acre pieces for sale. This Scrip is assignable, aud can bo located in the name of the pur chaser upon any Government Land subject to private entry, at $1.25 per acre. It is of equal value with Bounty Land Warrants. Seud stamp to GILMORE k CO. for pamphlet of instruction. Arrears of Pay and Bounty. OFFICERS, SOLDIERS and SAILORS of the late war, or their heirs, are in many cases entitled to money from the Government of which they have no knowledge. Writo full history of service, and state amount of pay and bounty received. Enclose stamp to GILMORE k CO., and a full reply, after examination, will be given you free. Pensions. All Officers, Soldiers and Sailors wounded, ruptured or injured in the late war, however slightly, can ob tain a pension by addressing GILMORE k CO. Cases prosecuted by GILMORE k CO. before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court ot' Claims, aud the Southern Claims Commission. Each department of our business is conducted in a separate bureau, under charge of the same experi enced parties employed by tho old firm. Prompt attention to all business entrusted to GILMORE k CO. is thus secured. We desire to win succoss by deserving it. * GILMORE k CO., No. 629 F Street, near Patent and Post OiTees, janSl-tf Washington, D. O. 1876. " 1876. NEW FIRM. EVANS & FERGUSON, Watch Makers and Jewelers. Having established themselves on the North side of the Public Square, GAINESVILLE!, GA., Would respocttully solicit a share of patronage of the public. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELRY, Sold at Low Figures, and GUARANTEED AS REF RESENTED, OR THE MONEY REFUNDED. Latest novelties In MINATURE, PORCELAIN & JET, something new. WATCH REPAIRING Will bo exclusively done by Mr. HUGH FERGUSON, lormorly Watch Maker for George Sharp’s fine estab liehmont of Atlanta, Ga. Plain and Fancy ENGRAVING done in the best style, at short notice BADGES, of all kinds, made to order. Watches regulated by Chronometer. January 14,1876-3 m. New Millinery Store! •Mrs. E. P. O’Connor, fpF ATLANTA,) Takes pleasure in announcing to tho ladles of Gaines ville, and tho surroundiug country, that she lias opened a BRANCH HOUSE —IN— G-axote s v ~r t ■ ~r ■ m whero she designs conducting the Millinery and Dress-Making Business IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. She will keep constantly on hand a full assortment of goods in her lino specially adapted to the trade of this section, and at prices to DEFY COMPETITION. Country Merchants Supplied at Reg ular Wholesale Prices. The stock will embraee everything usually found In a first-class Millinery and Ladies’ Furnishing; Store. Store In the Btoro-housc formorjy occupied by Mr. Craig, MAIN STREET, SEAR DEPOT, GAINKNYILLH, GKO. seplO-tf THE NEW BAR! IIARKISON MARTIN Would respectfully inform the citizens of Gainesville, and all who visit the city, that he has opened up a first-class Bar on Main street, Gainesville, Ga., within forty feet of the Public Square, where he will keep constantly on hand a first-class article of all kinds of Liquors, Wines, Cigars, Tobacco, Ac. He guarantees to k* ep Liquors, but no GREdIT BOOKS. He sells pure articles, and must have the money. ASirOash Custom Solicited. uovl9-8m w be mailed free o all appli ts. This is the largest t complete flics pub oins about r 600 fine egant col fes full dc directions rarieties of Is,Bedding valuable to Address, CO., dec 24 If 13 A. IsT K OF BANKS & BROTHER, K. K. Corner Public Square, Gainesville, .... G-eorjzia. GOLD, Sliver, Exchange aud Gold Dust bought aud sold; collectious unde; deposits received; ap proved paper discounted. Interest will bo paid ou deposits, if left for a specified time. sep22tf tw NOTICE, riAHOSE indebted to McKown & McLeroy aro ear _L neatly requested to come forward and settle their accouuts at once. WE MUST HAVE THE MONEY. All who fail to settle inside of ten days from date will find their accounts in the hands of an officer for col lection. with orders from hb to push at onco. WE MEAN EXACTLY WHAT WE SAY. Very respectfully, 1 MeKOWN & McLEROY. I will receipt them. E. T. McLEROY. dec lOtf J. R. BOONE. AMZI RUDOLPH BOONE I RUDOLPH HAVING REMOVED TO THEIR NEW BRICK STORE, Ou the corner, are now ready, for business, A good st >ck|of| Staple Dry Goods —AND—{ GENERAL MERCHANDISE THE BEST Boots and Shoes For Men, Women and Children. ( THE BEST Coffee and Sugar. THE CELERRATEDj Stewart & A list ain JET 1 OUR, —AND— Provisions (ionorally. We like to deal fairly with everybody. Come and See! [Us. BOONE & RUDOLPH. novl2wtf NEW BUSINESS ! Clements & Whetstone Would respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public generally to;tboir new stock of goods recently bought at Bottom Figures. They propose to deal fairly, and ask only a portion of public favor. THEY KEEP Shirts for (xoiitleiiien, Keatly-Matle, except the sewing of two seams, and they will sell them so cheap (a first class article) that You ('annot Afford to Buy Elsewhere. Call at their Store, South Corner Public Square, Gainesville, Ga* jan7-tf TALL&WINTER NEW GOODS —AND NEW STYLES! K. L. BOONE 4 CO. Take pleasure In informing their numerous custo mejs and the public gonerally that they aro Now Receiving direct from the Northern markets a large and varied stock of Staple and Fancy TDIFLYT G-OODS Hats, Boots, Shoes, FAMILY GROCERIES, Ilarclwaro, Etc. And In fact almost everything required to supply the ment* of peol>lo of tlle n P country. Our assort dress goods is complete, and embraces many new and unique styles, to which the attention of the ladies especially is invited, tooling sure they cannot fail to be pleased 1 . I he stock has been . AREFULLY SELECTED a i purchased with great care, and will be Bold to cash purchasers at a small advance on Now York cost. Call anil Examine Onr Stock ami Trices, as wo charge nothing for showing our goods. K. L. HOOVE A CO. September 17th, 1875. THE TRIBUNE FOR 1875^ CHEAPER AND BETTER THAN EVER! Postage Free to Subscribers! During the year 1874 the position of the Tribune as tie “leading American newspaper’’ has come to bo gi nerally recognized. Politically it maintains with itt o and fervor its old Gospel of Freedom and Equality, but maintains its independence ot party dictation; ami has rarely, in its whole history, found its political recommendations so much heeded by both parties, or so thorouelily vindicated by tho people, as during the last twelve months. Its bitterest foes, while assail ing it as fiercely as of old oil political or other grounds, never now question its pre-emiueDee as a newspapi . It is confessedly the foremost in the country, it lias won the position, and it means to hold it by the em ployment of the best ability, by the most watchful, conscientious attention, and by the most lavish i-o penditdro of money to procure whatever money wiii buy, in its readers’service. Its exponnitnres in this way during the past year were over one million and a half of dollars. For the results of this outlay it asks from each single subscriber to the weekly, two dol lars; from each subscriber in aclul) of thirty or more; ono dollar, and it pays the postage itself. Persons not familiar with the weekly Tribune, or former sub scribers wbo may be uncertain about its present standing or merits, are invited to take it a short time on trial. In future no extra charge will be made for address ing papers to each member of a club, and postmasters who desire it will receive packages with each paper addressed to its owner at the lowest price—practi cally a reduction of thirty cents a year from the pre vious lowest club rates. The postage on editions of the Tribune are paid by the ofli e without charge to the subscribers The weekly Tribune thus becomes to subscribers in clubs the cheapest,as it lias long been tho best paper pub lushed. * k * Agents wanted in every town. Address for specimen copias, posters, and rates ot commission, THE TRIBUNE, New York. WANTED ! r l o exchange anew PIANO, of first-class make lor board. Apply at this office for particulars, or address L. P. CALDWELL, fielllou, Ga. jan7-tt