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Gw innett Herald. UAWItENCEVILLE, GaT m Wednesday, March O, 1872.1 County Court. The Legislature, at its recent session, passed an act, providing for the organization of County Courts, in a large number of the counties of the State. Gwinnett county was one of the counties in which provision was made for the establishment of this court. And under the provisions of the act, npon the Grand Jury, at this term, devolves the duty of determining whether such court shall be estab lished for this county or not ; and also to fix the salary for the coun ty judge. We have heretofore published a synopsis of this act, in order that the people may know something of the object* to be accomplished by its organization and its jurisdic tion. The county judge !b appoiu ted by the Governor, and confirm ed by the Senate, and holds his office for four years. Ilis jurisdic tion, in criminal matters, extends to all offences below the grade of felony, and in civil cases when the sum or damages claimed does not exceed one hundred dollars. And the additional duty will devolve upon Lim of looking after the roads, bridges, county poor and public property, discharging the duties formerly required of the Inferior Court. This act lias been so framed as to avoid the moat serious objec tions to the former county court. The large amount of jury service imposed upon the people is dis pensed with, and, therefore, not only the iuconvenience, but the expense, is avoided. While we do not regard the act ns perfect, yet we arc satisfied that, in as a large a county as ours, with as much business crowding the dockets of our Superior Courts as there has been for the last few years, it will be to the interest of the people, and aid in the advance ment of public justice, to relieve the Superior Court of the large number of minor ofTences which are semi-annually entered upon its dockets. Our observation ? that there are a large number of crimes con tinually compounded in violation of law, simply because prosecutors desire to avoid the trouble and expense of hanging around our courts, week after week, to get their cases disposed of. In fact, the parties to cases are continually besieged by witnesses to settle— yield their rights perhaps—let crime go unwhispered of justice, in order that they may be relieved from having to attend court. We know some cases, of minor impor tance, which have been standing on our dockets for five years. Let the grand jury consider the matter, with reference to the in tercstß of the county, the snpprea sion of crime, and relieving the Ordinary of the burdensome task of having to discharge all the du ties of his office, and tho duties that formerly devolved upon the Inferior Court Washington, March 1. — '1 he Sec retary of the Treasury lias called in $ 1,000,000 of 3 per cents. Five thousand from 3.415 to 3,519. Ten thousand from 3,349 to 3,395. In terest ceases April 30. Nomination—Henry P. Farrow, Attorney General for the Southern District of Georgia. Confirmation —Atkins, Collector of Customs at Savannah. The bill renewing the old con tract with the proprietor of the Globe for publishing debates, passed. Congressman Stokes, of Tennes see, was fined #1,500. Ih)bt decreased #12,250,000 dur iug the past month. Coin in Treasury #110,500,000. Cuncncy $14,500,000. In the Supreme Court the case of Florida vs. Georgia was dis missed today on motion of Far row, Attorney General of Georgia. lion. Rcverdy Johnson, in a speech at Baltimore, deprecates the injection of consequential damages into the American case, ns it was not contemplated by the High Joint Commission. If the speaker had tbo ear of the Presi dent he would advise their with drawal from the ease' It is stated that 11. P. Farrow, the present Attorney-General of Geor gia has been appointed Federal Dis trict Attorney, vice John D. Pope resigned. For the Gwinnett Herald. On to Savannah—Sonic Dots by the Way. On the morning of the 21st, wc est Norcross, with a few friends, en mute for the State Agricultural Convention, to meet in Savannah, on the 22nd. At 10 we reached Atlanta, and at one left lor Macon, with our number largely increased.. Near East Point, we encountered a “smash-up” ami were delayed, by having to be transferred to a train beyond. Soon we were un der way again, but, from the de lay, feared we would not be in time to connect with the Central; and, upon our arrival at Griffin, it was suggested that Mayor James (who was aboard) telegraph to the Mayor of Macon to provide an extra train for ns, or to detain the Macon & Brunswick train, which he very kindly did. Upon our arrival, we found the Macon & Brunswick train awaiting us, and soon saw the handsome, genial face of Mayor Huff, peer ing through the crowd, for the Mayor of Atlanta, to assure him that his request had been complied with, and that lie, too, would ac company us. We embarked immediately and, after a pleasant run, reach the ‘‘Grand old City of Oglethorpe,” at 8 o’clock next morning. We took quarters at the “Marshall,” win re wc found many friends, who had preceded us, and good cheer, in oysters, beef steak, shad, etc., etc., that would have charmed an epicure. The Convention was called to order, at eleven o’clock, with Pres dent Colquitt in the chair, and a large number of delegates, from different parts of the State. Mayor Semen welcomed us to the hospitalities of the city, in a neat and eloquent speech, in which he referred to many historic inci dents of the old city. The Mayor | is an elegant gentleman of thirty five or forty years—very slender, thin visage, courtly manners, and fine address. During the afternoon,Mr. Charles. Green, the President of the Cham ber of Commerce, extended to the Convention an invitation to a col lation at his house, at 9 o’clock that night, which was accepted of course. After the adjournment of the night session, the delegates (some two hundred in number) headed by Judge Scliloy, repaired to the elegant mansion of Mr. Vtrecn, »..<,• rcceiveu ns aa no cue but a Savannah gentleman could do. After the tedious introduc tions to our generous host, which, on account (it the large number present, and the jam, required sometime, we were pressingly in vited to the “punch-room,” and wera facetiously informed by our host that “each man was expected to take a quart!” Soon every thing was going “merry as a marriage bell”—not on account of the punch of course; for as yet, but two pints of the quart had been taken. Many pleasant incidents oc curred that night (which I will not tell of',) many that will be remem bered for a life time, and many wore forgot at once, in the Icthc of the —punch bowl! Mr. Green is an English gentle man, somewhat advanced in life, and long a citizen of Savannah. We remember him twenty one yesrs ago, when Gov. Cobb and ids Legislature visited Savannah, and got on a “bust,” as was said by their constituents at the time, which I never endorsed, but for the sake of truth could not deny, lie was then younger than now, blit 1 was glad to find, though growing old, is growing old gracefully, lie is a noble, generous, hospitable Englishman. Long may he wave ! The acts and doings of the Con vention proper, 1 will not give. They are given in detail in all the secular newspapers.' The State Agricultural Society is composed of the life members, three delegates from the county clubs —tbe President of the society, the Vice Presidents, and three from each Congressional District, who compose the Executive Com mittee. Of this Committee, as now composed, some are generals, some colonels, some majors, some captains, some doctors, a few far mers, and some lawyers. A few are practical men; others, to our mind, impractical! Since our brief connection with them, we have been often amazod at the long and windyd iscussious the great difficulty in coming to — conclusions, in reconciling con flicting ideas, on plain questions, that three sensible farmers might settle in three minutes. lint great men must have great ways and must do things different from common folks, eveu if not done so well! On Saturday we were invited to an excursion down the river, and that, too, (likewise of course) was accepted, and the hour of 12 o’clock designated for it. The Convention adjourned, tint die, 20 minutes before tbe time, and, headed by President Oulquit and ! the Executive Committee, wended their way to the steamei. “City Point.” It was a jolly time. Down the beautiful Savannah we sped to the sea, a fine band discoursing sweet music, which sounding on the wave, Was enchanting. The scenes at Mr. Green’s were re-enacted, and many of the party “got sea sick!” This “sta sick” has a peculiar effect. It causes the eye to have a peculiar expression, the tongne lias a peculiar rattle, with some thing of an indistinct utterance; it makes the legs a little unsteady ; and men affected by it will say and do many things they would not say or do if not “sea sick 1” Although it .produces these strange effects, yet all want to be “sea sick” again! Twenty-one years before, I had gone over the same waters, and witnessed similar scenes. The genial and clever Col. Moldy of Harris and the writer, were the only members of the lute party that were present at the first! The twenty-one years have taken Gov. Cobb to the grave! Andrew J. Miller, the President of the Senate; James A. Meriwether, the Speaker of the House; John An derson, Bartow, and nearly all that joyous crowd are gone. Deepened wrinkles, gray hairs, dim eyes, and halting footsteps are left to those who survive. When shall we steam down the grand old river again ! Probably nevec again 1 At night we are off for the up country and the back woods. Soon we encounter another “run-off” and more confusion. Again had to be transferred to a train above the wreck as before; reach Macon, then Atlanta, and then the Air Line, and then home, safe and sound, realizing, in full force, the beautiful lines of Payne, that: “’Mid pleasures and palaces, though wc may roam, Be it evei so humble, there’s no place like home.” Delkgatk. Decisions of' the Supreme Court. Geo. P. Thomas & Co., et al. vs G. M Stokes, administrator. In junction, from Sumpter. Montgomery, J.— Where the Judge of the Superior Court, in the exercise of his discretion, grants or refuses an injunction, this Court will not interfere, un less such discretion lias been man ifestly abused. Judgment affirmed. N. A. Smith by It 11. Clark. P. Cook, W. A. liuwxins, for Wm. Keen vs. James W. House, Ordinary, etc. Mandamus, from Worth Montgomery J. —A She! iff is not entitled to custs on tax fi. fas., whether for State or county taxes, unless tbe same be collected from the defendants. Nor does the fact that tiie fi. fas. issued illegally, under order of the inferior court, alter tho rules. Judgment affirmed. If. 1). Pope, by J. D. Pope, for plaintiff in error. Harris & Smith for defendant. N. & A. F. Tift, plaintiffs in fi. fa., vs. L). A. Newsom, defendant in fi. fa., and Elisabeth Newsom, claimant. Montgomery, J. —Where a factor makes advances to a planter, and takes a lien upon the growing crops under Revised Code, section 1.977, such advances are in the nature of purchase money, and the lien is, therefore, superior to the wife’s title, where tho crop was set apart to her as personal ity under the homestead laws, after it was made. Judgment reversed. I). 11. Pope, Hines & Ilobbs, Clark A Goss, for plaintiffs in error. No appearance for defendant. Saiah E. Lewis, administratrix, vs. Joel R. G. Horne. Relief. Montgomery, J, — Where a wid ow, as administratrix of her hus band, sues on a note made prior to June Ist, 1855, and offers to prove that herself and her minor children are the sole heirs of her intestate, that the are no creditors, and that there entire assets of the estate are less than the amount exempt under the homestead laws, the ease should not have been dis missed for want of the tax affida vit under the relief acts of 1870. Had the proot been made, it would have brought the ease within the 14th section of that act. Where a tax-payer returns notes held by him in bulk, at what lie considers them worth, and pays the taxes regularly on the gross arnouut so returned, it is a suffi cient complyancc with the act to carry the case to the jury. Judgment reversed. Hawkins & Guerry, for plaintiff in error. W. A. Hawkins, for defendant. Jacob niloy, executor, vs. A. $. Hart ridge. Relief, from Maton. Montgojikuy, J.— 1. Where a defendant permits judgment to lie obtained against him, after the passage of the Relief Act of 1866, lie has had bis day in court, and cannot afterwards open the judg ment to let in the defences provi ded for by that act. 2. Where a levy’ was made prior to the Relief Act of 18"0, but no sale had taken place, the plaintiff in fi. fa. is riot obliged to attach bis affidavit of the payment of taxes to the execution, under the fifth section of this act, so long as lie takes no steps to force a sale. Judgment affirmed. W. A. Hawkins for' plaintiff in error. Eli Warner for defendant. James A. Allison, administrator, etc., vs. Henry K. Thomas and Eugenius L. Douglass. Relief, from Randolph. Montgomkhv, J.—l. It is neces sary for an administrator to tile the tax affidavit required by act of 1870, even though there are no debts, and a widow and minor are interested with others in the estate. 2. Every presumption will be made in favor of the constitution ality of an act of a State Legis lature. Where this court lias de cided au act of the Legislature constitutional, under which decis ion many'private rights have been settled, and to disturb which might unsettle many others, and perhaps prove a great hardship to the plaintiffs in those cases al ready' adjudicated, the doctriue of Mare decisis applies. Judgment affirmed. Hood & Kiddeo, for plaintiff in error. E. L. Douglass, C. B. Woottcn, contra. — Constitution. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Administrator's Sale. Georgia, Gwinnett Cocnty: By virtue of an order from the Court of Oidinary of said county, will be sold, before the court-house door, in Lawrence ville. on the first Tuesday in May next, within the legal hours of sale, the follow ing described lands, belonging to the es tate of T>. T. Williams, deceased : One hundred and fifty acres, more or less, of lot No. 301. in the sixth district of said county, lying near Norcross, on the Atlanta and Richmond Air Line Railroad. The greater part of this tract is in the woods, and is good up-land, heavily timbered ; and there is, also, on it, a small shoal, sufficient for a grist mill and other light machinery. To be sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. The above land was sold on the first Tuesday in December, 1871, and bid off by Wm. A. Greer, who having failed to comply with the terni3 ol said sale, it will be re sold at the risk of said purchaser. TERMS Cash. March 4,1872 GEORGE H. JONES, ninr6-tds Administrator. Georgia, Gwinnett County. \( LerciiS. Dimiel A. MrAfi’C, SsirhHKS trator on the estate of Garland Grogan, deceased, re presents to me in his petition, that lie has fully administered said estate. This is to cite all persons concerned to be and appear at my office, on or before the first Monday in June next, and show cause, if any they have, why said admin., istrator should not be discharged front his administration, and receive letters of dismission. March 5, 1872. JAMES T. I.AMKIN, mar 6-40 d Ordinary. Georgia, Gwinnett County. Four weeksuner date, application will be made to the Court of Ordinary, of said county, for leave to sell the land belong ing to the estate of Ftirncy Carroll, de ceased, late of said county. 'Phis March 4, 1872. GEORGIA ANN CARROLL, mar 6-4 w Administratrix. Georgia, Gwinnett Comity. Whereas Mary E. Phillips, guardian of her children, applies to me for leave to sell tlie lands of her wards, it being an undivided one-fourth interest in 185 acres.of land, Nos. 123 and 124, in the a A* district of said county, known as Elizabeth Phillip's dower. All persons are hereby notified that said cpplicatiou will be granted on the first Monday in April next, unless some valid objections are filed and sustained. This March 4th, 1872. J. T. LAM KIN, mrC-lm Ordinary. ~NO TICE TO FARMERS. Your attention is respectfully invited to the Agricult’l Warehouse OF AKDEHSON & WELLS OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA, DEALERS IN I FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS, Clover, Timothy Orchard Grass, Blue Grass, and Millet , FARM WAGONS, Reapers, Mowers and WHEAT THRESHERS and PLOWS, AND GENERAL AGENTS FOR Pendleton's Guano Compound. Cash $67 ptr ton of 2.000 lbs. Credit Ist Nov. $75 per ton ot 2,000 lbs. Farmers Choice, Manufactured from Night Soil, at Nash ville. Twin. Cash 845 per ton.— Credit Ist Nov. SSO. And all kinds of Implements and Machinery, which we sell as low as auy house in the South. Call and see us. ANDERSON & WELLS, march C- 3m GUANO! The undersigned is now prepared to sell for Cash, on Time, or in exchange for Cotton, on the best terms, the following standard Fertilizers : WHICH I GUARANTEE PURE AND FRESH; Equal, if Not Superior, TO ANYTHING IN THE MARKET. Whaim’s Raw Rone Superphosphate, '«• i. wii '.iiJ •'ilielii i,lil .till -till u itll a....ii> 'kill 'ilili 'tili"!l III; lili Sea Fowl Guano, D COD ALE'S SUPERPOSriIATE, ORIGINAL COE’S SUPER PHOSPHATE, B AUG IPS BA TV BONE PHOSPHATE , rn \itfp MLi J hlHuiul 4ai.l" ‘‘..uflb %Li>‘ W ‘adiwil Jill miuliuil ‘dilutf* 'jiitiiip lulbiiii \luiiittil liil fi Ground Bone, Land Plaster, Lime, Salt, &c. flppr* Dealers, also, in Bacon, Grain. Flour and Pro duce Generally, and Agent of Factory for sale of Cotton Goods. . V , *illi tlii 'iilil 'tSli.:!lß dililtufl l, ikJ > ‘UikiiaU 'lii;l 'Mil* 0 Warehouse autl Commission Merchant, So. 2-”- Alabama Street, ----- Atlanta, Ga. GWINHETT FAK3GEK3, TAKE NOTICE! 2,000 TONS If guanos Of the highest grade arm ing, and must be sold. 1 lease call or write me before you purchase. Also, please notice that lam prepared to supply Sea Eowl, John Mcrri man <C* Co’s Eureka, Coe.’s Etiwan, Dissolved Bone, and a large class of other first class Fertilizers. o Merino Sheep, Poland China Pigs, Pure Berkshire Pigs. ii ill! ’nil utlS Ji "di:! .tJ litn 1,, 'till Lit* ••iuiti* ■ itliii iltil ’uml ■‘•Wt* ••...>* -UU tST UA OPPOSITE 11 Cotton Warehouse, 42 Broad Street. CALL and see me, and procure your Merino Sheep. Special inducements offered to clubs, or those who wish to buy by car loads. BRAMAH FOWLS- This beautiful Fowl stands at the head of the list. 1 am prepared to supply them on short notice. EARLY ROSE. Early Goodrich and Rassett Potatoes. GARDEN SEEDS. In immense quantities, from David Landrelh and Sons, are daily expected and will be sold on reasonable terms, at wholesale and retail Guano and Superphosphates Of the highest standard, always in store, and will be supplied on most favorable terms. Pure Peruvian Guano in store. Satisfaction guaranteed, and orders and calls solicited. MARK TT. JOHNSON'S Agricultural Warehouse, 24 and 44 Broad Street, P. O. Box 230, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. [fob 28 SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO! Adair & Brothers AGENTS FOR TIIE COMPANY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA PRICE REDUCED! . SSO, Cash; $57, Time, without Interest. No Charge for Drayaje. THIS GUANO is well known in the Cotton States, from EXPERIENCE in its us • for SIX YEARS past. It has acquired, after thorongh trial under all conditions of season, a CHARACTER FOR RELIABLE excellence unsurpassed, and which cannot attach to Fertilizers of recent introduction. In view of REDUCED COST of manufacture and the un-psi-al facilities of the Pacific Guano Company, this valuable Fertilizer is now sold at the prices, which, in conformity with tbe policy of tho Company, to furnish the rest Fertilizer at the Lowest Cost, looking to large sales and small profits for compersation. We warrant the stock in this market this season, precisely the same in composi tion and quality as tbut heretofore sold, while it is improved in condition as to fineness and dryness. ADAIIt & BROTHERS, Agents, Atlanta. Georgia. ,TNO. S. REESE & CO., General Agents, Baltimore, Md. PACIFIC GvXn<T COMPANY'S Compound Acid Phosphate of Lime for Composting with Cotton Seed, prepared under the Superintendence of Ilr. ST. JUIJEN RAVENEL, Charleston, S. C. PRICE KEDUCED! THIS article, as above stated, is prepared expressly for compounding with Cot ton Seed. A compost made as directed in printed circulars, with an equal weight of this article and cotton seed, furnishes the cotton seed with the Soluble Phosphate, which is necessary to make it properly effective. The compost should be made from four to six weeks before planting time, in order that decomposition may take place, and should be applied at from 400 to COO pounds per acre, or more. General expe rience for two years lias shown this compost to be most economical and effective Fertiler for cotton and corn. This acid Phosphate is now put Into market at the Low Price of $32 00 per ton, cash, at $37 00 time, without interest, at which rate ev» ry planter can supply himself with u first class Fertilizer at a minimum outlay per acre. For specific terms, on time, apply to ADAIR & BROTHERS, Agents, Atlanta, Ga. We have a large supply of Pure Pebvvian Uva.NO, Patapsco and Chesapeake, and Land Plaster ut low prices. ADAIR & BROTHERS. Gwinnett Sheriff Sale. I will sell, before the Court-house door in the town of Luwrenceviiie, j n su ;j’ county, od the first Tuesday i n April next, between the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit; Lauds’ of Williamson Kirkland, No. cot known in the district of said county, known as the old McAfee place, on the Chatta hoochee River. Levied on as the pro perty of Williamson Kirkland to satisfy two tax fi. fa. State of Georgia and coun ty of Gwinnett vs. Williamson Kerkland. Levy made and returned to me by W. p* Glossan, L. C. This February 20th 187‘>" feb 28 M. Y. BRAND. Sheriff. * Georgia, Gwinnett County. Whereas Almira J. Smith, adminis tratrix de bonis non of W. W. Bos« represents to the Court of Ordinary, j„’ her petition duly filed and entered on record, that she has fully administered W. W. Boss’s estate. This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors. to show cause, if any they can, why said administratrix should not be discharged from her administration and receive letters of dismission, on the first Monday in June next. Feb. 2Gth, 1872 J. T. LAM KIN, feb 28 40d Ordinary. Georgia, Gwinnett County. Whereas, Almira J. Smith, adminis tratrix of E. B. Smith, represents to the Court of Ordinary, in her petition duly filed and entered on record that she has fully administered E. B. Smith’s estate. This is, therefore, to cite all persons con cerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said adminis tratrix should not be discharged from her administration, and receive letters of dis mission, on the first Monday in June next. February 26, 1872. J. T. LAM KIN, fob 28-40 d Ordinary. Executors’ Sale. We will sell, before the Court house door, in the town of Cumining, Ga., fie tween the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in April next, one hundred and seventy five (175) acres of land, known us the Gelstrap Plantation, lying on both sides of the Hightower diver, a number one tract o! land; good bottom, and well improved. Two sets of houses, and all other necessary improvements Sold in pursuance of the last will and testament of Wm. Gelstrap, deceased. Terms cash. Any one wishing a splendid home would do well to come and see lies land before the day of sale. Februry 12, 1872. 1 BRIGHT M. GELSTRAP, WM. M. GELSTRAP, feb 28.-tds [pr fee Sio.] Executors. Georgia, Gwinnett County. \\ hereas, Hope J. Brogdon and Jo seph W. Baxter, administrators on the estate of George Brogdon, late of said county, deceased, represent to me that tlicy have fully administered said estate. This to cite all and singular, the kindred and creditors, to be and appear at my office on tlie first Monday in June next, to sh.nv cause, if any they can, why said administrators should not be discharged from said administration nml receive let ters of dismission. This Febrnnrv 17t!i, 1872. J A M ES T. LA M KIX, !7b14-3in Ordinary. BERRY, VENABLE& COLLIER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ■"‘JtUlU 1 ■‘•uli'liL MWrj ' \ti Cor. Decatur and Peachtree Street, ATLANTA, - - GA., Dealers i.n Paints, Oils, Varnlhes, Patent Medicine, etc. Prompt attention given to all orders. [fob 28 A. F. KIXSALLY. T. J. HIGHTOWER. J. C. TIAI.LMAN. MINIMALLY HALLMAN &. CO., Wholesale Grocers, AXD DEALERS IN PROVISIONS, GRAIN, &C-, Peachtree Street. ATLANTA, . - GEORGIA fair" Agents for the Arrow Tie. fell 28-ts Central Bar Room. The undersigned wonld resp ; ct fully a.*k his friends and the public generally, to call in and have a fine, old-fashined drink, such as LONG SHOT, SHORT SHOT, BIG SHOT, DEAD SHOT AND THE OLD SMOOTH BORE, with the shuck on. I also keep a first-class CONFECTIONERY ANQ FAMILY GROCER X- Lamps and Oil and Lamp Fixl®** kept constantly on hasd., .. Also have on hand Frank Tv Bloch» celebrated Coyou Candy, which mJ vir tails to give satisfaction. . I>o not forget the place when you wan a drink, or easdy for the little <,nOP ’T Everything is kept nice and clean, anu i good order. Remember the Portrait of that wc _ dciful man, the father of his c° ull in the Dark Ages, George Mashing L ‘- fvb:a-4t M ,V.WlA>£b