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Gwinnett Herald.
LAWRE>’CEVIL LE, OA.
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1873.
Gov. Smith’s Appointments.
Tne mountain has been in labor,
nnd biought forth ; and quiet wil|
reign in the Kimball House and
aiound the Executive office. The
successful aspirants are no doubt re
joiced, and the disappointed can ie
fleet upon the vanity es human hopes,
and appreciate the truth of the old
couplet—
••Tbo best laid schemes of mice and men
A ft gang aglcc."
dor. Smith announced laat swn»
mer that in making appointments he
should first look to the question of
qualification, and then try to give
satisfaction to the bar and the people
of the circuits. Whether he has
done this the future will devolop.
If he has permitted bis private favor
it ism or personal ambition to eontro'
his judgment, be will have disap
pointed the reasonable expectations
es tboso who placed in h ; s hands tlie
great power with which the Constitu
tion clothes the Executive. He has
had a great advantage over his pre
decessor in having the worth anJ in
telligence of the State to select frem.
We hear considerable disappoint
ment expressed becauseGov.Johnsen,
who was an applicant for Justice of
the Supreme Court, and who was not,
on that account, brought into the
Senatorial contest was eased off'with a
back seat on the circuit bench. The
people have Leen under the delusion
that he was eminently qualified for
that pes lien; but when weighed in
the Executive balances, he was found
wanting.
In the Flint and Ocmulgee Cir
cuits, there wero a number of men
prominent at the bar heretofore, who
had by some means got out the idea
that they were competent for Judges
of the Superior Court. But wo live
in a new era, and qualification is
e»sential. The ideaof making Judges
of such material as Judge Floyd,
Col, Clerk; Col, Doyal, Col. Bailey,
Joel Abbott Billops, and a number
of others, who were applying for the
Judgeship, is simply absurd. The
Governor was looking to the question
of qualification, and he could not
permit his personal feelings to affect
the interests of the State. Our State
Judiciary is the <lender resort of tho
people in days, when corrup
t:on stalks abroad in ©pen day in the
Halls of Coagiess.
In the Western Circuit there were
a number of applicants, all of whom
were doubtless regarded by the Gov
ernor aa qualified ; but he must look
te the question of giving satisfaction
to the bar and people. And we are
surprised to hear so much dissatisfac
tion on the part of the people. It is
charged that Judge Rice has but
recently moved into the Circuit, and
had no claims upon this Circuit; and
swine uncharitable persons have even
charged that the Goverrcr was con
trolled by the importunity of protti-
nent politicians of the Klue Ridge
Circuit, and are disposed to say cuss
worda. We will not take that un
charitable view of it. Gev. Smith
must satisfy the voice »f t?ie people.
Even if it was true, we ought not to
complain; for that wicked Radical
Convention deprived that Circuit of
the privilege of selecting their owu
Judge, and they ought therefore to
be allowed to control the appoint
ments for the Western Circuit. We
are surprised that the applicants did
not take that view of it at the outset.
We desire to say that so far as
Judge Rice is concerned, we have
known him long, and practiced law
in his courts, and have the warmest
personal regard for him. lie ia a
gentleman of ability and long expe
rience at the bar and ou the bench,
having been Judge of the Blue Ridge
Circuit for many years. He is a
working Judge and will clear our
dockets; and violators of the law had
better stand from under ; but he is
nnknown to our people, and the dis
satisfaction which exists is owing to
the fact that he has but recently
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moved into the Circuit.
££T Deputy Marshall Hlacker,
wlhj was shot in tin; affray in For
syth county, is improving. His
wounds are not considered dan
gerous. No other arreete have
been made. All the prisoners ar
rested hare been sent to Atlanta
Judge W. ft Uentlcy, E. C. Me
rlin-, John W. James, and others,
have beeu subpoenaed as witnesses.
There is considerable excitement
still is the County.
The Public Printer.
The late contest for Publio Printer
*
which resulted in the election of
Eslill of the Savannah News, ha g
stirred up considerable debate among
the press of the State. From which
the public cau feain how these things
ate run.
Messrs. Hemphill and Bur ke com.
lined to secure tbo position Mr.
Estill combined with the Chronicle
<k Sentinel and theu paid several
papers of the State so much for their
influence. Wo cau see no great ini
propriety in these combinations—
they will always exist when f.<t jobs
are to bo let to the party getting tho
majority of votes.
If the State printing is so valua
ble as to enable applicants to pay
large sums to outside parlies for their
influence, would it not he Letter and
save money to the Stale treasury to
let out the printing to the lowest
bidder who could give bond and
security to discharge his duties faith
fully! ’
Removal of the Capital.
Some of our exchanges are again
pressing upon the Legislature the
importance of removing the Capital
of the Stale back to Milledgeville.
We were under the imprrssien that
that mailer was settled. The argu
ment now is that the present capital
building in Atlanta is unsafe—that
at each session of the Legislature
the members become frightened,
and a committee is appointed to em
ploy a skillful architect and examine
the building and report its safety in
order to keep the members in their
seats. That in a short time a new
capitol will have to he built at great
expense. And a correspondent of a
Savannah paper absolutely urges it
upon the ground that it is unhealthy
in Atlanta.
We think gentlemen are wasting
their ink upon this question. Where
would the immense force of lobbyist
and candidates that sightly throng
the Kimball House find a place to
stay in an eld out-of-the way town
like Milledgeville? This is a new
era in which we live, and the capital
ought to be located at some great
railroad centre where there are half
a dozen roads upon which men having
business at the capitui can get there
and get away quick,
But jesting aside. Atlanta is near
enough the centre of the white pop
ulation of the Stale for the capital.
Her railroad facilities enables the
members from all portions of the
State to get there with ease and it is
unsurpassed for its health and ac
commodations. We do not regard
the present building as suitable for
the purposes of a capitol. Eight in
the centre of a noisy town with her
main business streets running at its
very doors. At the present value of
real estate in that city the building
can be sold and the proceeds applied
to erecting a suitable building fur
ther out from the business ceutre
where the business of legislation can
be carried on more quietly. We are
opposed to removal. It is no argu
ment to us to say that it was a Rad
ical measure. So is the Consitutien
of our State, and a great many good
laws as well as some not so good.—
This idea of opposing a measure
without reference to its importance,
simply because the Radical's framed
it is all gammon If that is the best
our Legislature can do they had
better adjourn. We apprehend tho
people as a mass care very little
whether tho capital is at Atlanta or
Milledgeville.
Sad MisronTUNK—A Mam Killed
bv the Falling or a Well Bucket—
Warrenton Jones, who lives near
Loganville, on last Monday, was
eagaged in cleaning out his well-
While dowu in the well at work, his
email son was drawing up (lie bucket,
filled with dirt. By some means,
while drawing up a bucketful of dirt
and rock, the rope caiue untied from
a stick to whieli it was attached, and
the bucket, supposed to weigh fifty
pounds, fell and struck the deceased
on the head, breaking bis skull,—
Assistance was obtained, and by tie*
ing a rope around his body, he was
drawn up and carried to the house.
Dr. Mi Bean was sent for, and did all
that professional skill could to save
him. He lingered in an insensible
condition until abont dark, when he
died, lie never spoke but once after
he was struck.
This is a sail misfortune, He
leaves a large familv, who were
dependent upon him for a support.
Ills sudden death has cast a gloom
jover the neighborhood where he was
I well known and universally esteemed
li ELNERA L ASSEM ULY.
SENATE.
Wkdnesdat, Jan. 29, 1 ST3.
Senate met at ten o’clock and
was called to order by President
Tt ammell.
Prayer was offered by the Rev
■ Dr Spalding.
Roll called and yesterday's jour
nal read and approved.
MOTIONS.
Mr. I Vary moved a reconsidera
tion of so much of yesterday's
journal as relates to the loss of
the bill to amend section 44*14 of
i the Code, changing the crime of
hog atealing from a misdemeanor
to a felony. On the vote being
taken the motion to reconsider was
I lost.
Mr. Blance moved to suspend
the rules to take up the resolution
authorizing the State to buy Stone
Mountain for penitentiary pur
poses. Two-thirds of the Senate
not voting the motion to suspend
the rules was lost.
j
8it. 1.8 ON SECOND HEADING.
A number of bills were put on
1 lie second reading and ordered
engrossed or referred.
Mr. Nicholls moved that the
Senate go into Executive session.
Lost.
Mr. A mow. chairman of Com
mittee of Education, to whom was
referred the petition of Hon. J. O.
A. Clarke and others, introduced a
resolution that the Governor be
authorized to appoint a committee
of 21 persons to take into conside
ration the plan proposed ot bar
monizing the educational interests
of the State and report at the next
session of the General Assembly.
The Jndieiaiy Committee re
ported adverse to the resolution
introduced some days ago by Mr.
Winn, that a joint committee, con
sisting of five from the Senate and
seven from the House, to whom
should be referred all questions
touching the amendments to the
Constitution.
Mr. Winn moved to disagree
with the report of the committae.
He opposed the holding or the im
posing of a State convention, on
the ground of the expense, the
turmoil and confusion which must
necessarily ensue in the election of
delegates, etc, All agreed that
amendment! to the fundamental
law of the State were wanting and
necessary.
The plan contemplated by the
committee would carry out the
idea without being so expensive
to the people
Mr. < lilutore sustained the report,
and thought that mote time and
money would be frittered away in
considering these amendments by
succeeding Legislatures than by
holding a convention and winding
up the business at once.
On the vote being taker, to disa
gree with the report of the com
mittee, the yeas were 30, nays 16.
On the vole as to the passage of
the resolution, the yeas were in
excess, the resolution was passed
and ordered to be tra audited to
the House.
Mr. Hoyle, Chairman of the
Committee on Enrollment,reported
several bills as enrolled and ready
for the signatures of the officer*.
The resolution to appoint a joint
committee to examine Stone Moun
tain and report as to the propriety
of the State purchasing it for
penitentiary purposes.
Mr lliilyer proposed to with
draw the resolution, which was
objected to and the resolution
taken up. Mr. W P. Mathews
opposed the idea of buying this
huge rock. Granite was plentiful
in the State. There was no use in
the State. There was no use in
being in a hurry about taking up
> this trade.
The present company found out
that they had an elephant in their
hands, and wanted to pack him
off on the State. If this was a
paying concern the present owners
would keep it and retain the
profits. Another objection was, if
i he State buys it a company would
be organised and officers appointed
to run it. If officers were ap
pointed the State must look out to
be “gouged ” He opposed the
whole scheme.
Mr. Blance favored the resolu
tion. It would be a paying in
vestment in his mind. Millions of
treasure lay imbedded beneath
this huge mountain. Material was
there in abundance out of which
cities would be built which would
stand the ravages of time forever.
He favored the appointment of the
committee, and was willing to sus
tain their report.
Mr. Reese opposed the idea of
plunging the State further into
debt for this and other pm poses.
Stone Mountain would stand eter
nally, and alter the State waa out
of debt, if it was thought best,
then he would be in favor of the
purchase.
On the vote being taken the
resolution waa lost.
The chairman announced the
names on the part of the Senate
on the joiut committee to whom
amendments proposed to the Con
stitution should be referred to be
Messrs. Winn, Brown, Hillyer,
Blance and Steadman.
Mr. Reese introduced a resolu
tion requiring the Secretary of the
Senate to request the House to
transmit the bill passed in that
body by a constitutional majority
incorporating the University Bank
of Athens, to the Senate. Passed.
Mr. II illyer introduced the fol
lowing resolution, authorizing the
Governor to instruct the Attorney
General of the State whenever a
fi. fa. is issued in suits of the State
against other parties, that said
Attorney General be empowered
to take such measures t# prevent
the sacrifice of the property in the
sale under such fi. fa This reso
lution was referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
On motion tbe Senate went into
extra session.
Tne following names were con
firmed aa
JLDGF.9 OR THE SUPERIOR COURT.
G. D. Rice, Western Circuit.
A 11. Ilansell, Southern Circuit.
Li. V. Johnson, Middle Circuit.
SOLICITORS GENERAL.
C. J. Ilanis, Macon Circuit.
C. D. Clemons, Koine Ciicuit.
E. Speer, Western Circuit.
T. B. Cahaniss, Flint Circuit.
0. J. Wellborn, Blue Ridge Cir
cuit.
R. G. Mitchell, Son thru Circuit.
Senate adjourned till to-morrow
morning, 10 a. m.
HOUSE.
House called to order by Spea
ker Bacon.
I’rayer by BcV. John Jones.
taxing agricultural products.
Tbe special order for the morn
ing being the consideration of the
bill introduced by Mr. Lampkin to
prohibit the taxing of agricultural
products by any municipal corpo
ration was taken up.
Mr. Junes, of Burke, moved to
adopt the substitute offered by the
Committee on Agriculture.
Mr. Peabody offered an amend
ment to the first section of the
substitute by inserting after cot
ton the words, “or other agricultu
ral produce in the hands of the
producer,” and after “the sales
thereof” the words “by the pro
ducer.”
The amendment to substitute
was lost by yeas 48; nays 73.
The substitute was discussed
by Messrs. Tutt and Jones, of
Rurke, in favor of the substitute
offered by the committee, and
Messrs. Peabody, Foster and Cal
houn, in favor of Mr. l'eabody's
substitute.
Mr. Foster called for the yeas
and nays, bst the House refi'sed to
sustain the call by yeas 20, nays
103.
Mr. Taliaferro called the previ
ous question, which was sustained
by by yeas 66, nays 48.
The substitute offered by Mr.
Peabody being voted down, the
vote was taken on the substitute
offered by the committee, and re
sulted in yeas 109, nays 28
Report agreed to and bill passed,
Mr. Hoge gave notice of a mo
tion to reconsider.
Mr Tuinliu moved to suspend
the rule to take up Senate resolu
tion relative to J. E. Parrot, and
concur in it. Motion prevailed
and resolution concurred in.
Mr. Mercer moved to take up
and read the second time the bill
to revive the Georgia Military
Institute, which motion prevailed.
The bill was read the second
time and referred to the Committee
on Military Affairs.
Mr. Rogers offered a resolution
inviting lion. Duff Green to a seat
on that floor, which was agreed to.
Mr. Reese moved to suspend the
rules and read the Senate bill to
change the time of holding McDuf
fie Superior Court for the second
time.
Rules suspended, bill read and
referred to tbe Judiciary Com
mittee.
Mr. Lyon called for the reading
of ibis resolution to appoint a
committee t© examine the propo
sition to sell Stone Mountain to
the State for penitentiary purposes.
Rules suspended and resolution
read.
Mr. Lyon, Mr Carlton, Mr. Fos
ter, Mr. Fort, Mr Longley, Mr.
Bine favored adopting the report,
and Mr. Peabody, Mr. Tnruhutl,
Mr- MeKibbon, Mr T uti opposed
its adoption.
Mr. Clements moved to lay the
resolution on the table. Motion
lost.
Mr. Towers called the previous
question, which was sustained.
The resolution was lost by yeas
44, nays 80.
The time was extended fifteen
minutes for the purpose of reading
the Appropriation Act for the firs'?,
time.
Mr. Anderson offered a resolu
tion that after to day the House
hold an afternoon sessiou at 3
o’clock to read bills the second
time which was agreed to.
A number of leaves of absence
were granted.
House adjourned until 10 a. m.
to morrow.
‘‘Now, John, suppose there’s a
load of hay on one side of the river
and a jackass on the other, and no
bridge, and the river’s too wide to
swim, how can the jackass get to
the hay?” “I give it up.” “Well,
that’s just what the other jackass
did.”
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Gwinnett Bh«riff Sale.
Will be sold, before the court house
door, in the town of Lawrence* iile, in
said county, on the first Tuesday in
March unit, within the legal hours of sale,
forty five acres of land, known as the
north east corner of lot No. 302, in the
6th District of said county. Levied on
as the property of Thomas B. Raney,to
satisfy a Justice’s Court fi. fa., from the
406th District. G. M ~ of said coHr.ty, in
favor of M. E. Ford vs. T. B Raney.—
Levy made ami returned to me by 1 horaas
A. Autry, L. C.
Also, at the same time and place, will
be sold one hundred and fifteen acres,
more or less, in the 6th District of said
county, and known as part of lot No. 216,
adjoining lands of G. H. Jones and
others. Levied on as the property of
Thomas B Raney, by virtue of a fi. fa. on
a Mechanic’s lien, issued by the Clerk of
the Snperior Court, of said county, in
favor of Joseph (Jordon vs. said T. B.
Raney. Property pointed out by Plaintiff.
Also, at the same time and place, will
be sold one acre of land, more or less,
lying on what is known as the McAfee
Bridge road, about one half mile from the
Court House, and heretofore known as
the Henry Kirby lot, adjoining lands of
K. T- Terrell, Jack Craig (colored), and
others ; and a boose and lot od said street,
containing acres, upon which is a
one-story house, now occupied by Almede
Barnes. Levied on as the property of
E. Steadman, bv virtue of a fi. fa. from
Newton Superior Court, in favor of A.
J. Shaffer vs. said Steadman. Property
pointed ont by T. M. Peeples, Defendant's
attorney. February 3d. 1873.
J. M. PA’ITKRSON,
feb 5-tds Sheriff.
Georgia, Gwinnett County.
Whereas, Jefferson Jones, administra
tor of Susan Jones, represents to the
Court in bis petition, that he has fnl/y
administered Susan Jones’estate. These
are. therefore, to cite all persons concern
ed, kindred and creditors, to show cause,
if any they can. why said administrator
should not be discharged from h's admin
istration and receive letters of dismission
on the first Monday in May next. This
February 4th, 1873.
febs-2m J. T. LAMKIN, Ord’y.
Commissioners’ Court of
Gwinnett Co., Feb. sth, 1873.
A petition of a number of citizens
of said county, is this day filed in
said Court to establish a new Militia
District, cutting off a portion of
Pinkneyville, Goodwin’s and Martin’s
district, including the town of Duluth.
And notice is hereby given that said
application will be heard, at Law
renceville, on the Ist Monday in
March next, at the hour of 11 o’clock,
and that publication of this notice be
made twice in the Gwinnett Herald.
Attest :
W. L. VAUGHAN. Clerk,
Georgia, Gwinnett County.
A. J. Swords applies to me for letters
of guardianship of the property of John
0. Boss and Catharine F Boss, and
Columbus Smith and George Smith.—
This is to cite all persons concerned to
be at my office on or before the first
Monday in March next, and show cause,
if any they can. why letters of guardian
ship of the said minors should not be
granted the applicant. Feb. 3. 1873.
J. T. LAMKIN,
feb6-4w Ordinary.
Georgia, Gwinnett County.
Thomas \V. Knight applies to me in
proper form for letters of administration
with the will annexed, on the estate of
Will iam Mathews, deceased. These are
to cite all persons concerned to appear at
my office on or before the first Monday
in March next, to show cause, if eny they
can, why snid letters should not be grant
ed the applicant. This Feb. 4th. 1873.
JAMES T. LAM KIN',
febs-4w Ordinary.
GWINNETT LANDS FOR
SALE.
The undersigned offers for sale
and in tracts to suit purchasers, all
bis LANDS which He with 2i miles
of Lawrencevillo, consisting of about
1,200 acres.
All not sooner disposed of to ba
sold at auction on the first Tuesday
in December next.
Terms: One-fourth cash—balance
in two, three, and four years, with
interest.
JAMES P. SIMMONS.
Nereross, Feb. 1873. [febs-tf
Administrator’s Sale.
I will sell, before the Court House
door, in the town of Gumming, Ga.,
between the legal hours of sale, on the
first Tuesday in -March next, one hun
dred and thirty-five acres of land eight
miles northeast of Cumming, known as
the Absalom Holbrook place. Good
dwelling and well improved every wav.
Sold for distribution among the heirs of
said deceased. Terms cash. January 6
1873. JAMES A. HOLBROOK,
Administrator.
jan29 6w [pr fee 810.]
A MERICA X HO TE L,
Opposite Car Shed,
Alabama Street, Atlanta, Ga.
This well known hotel has recently been
takencharge of by J. N. Smith, formerly
of Monroe, Ga.. and Mrs. E. K. Sasseen,
and has been fitted up for the accommo
dation of the public. A liberal patron
age solicited.
Board, per day S 3 00
Capt. O. H. BENTLEY,
jan29-1873 Clcik.
Would do well to call on the live Guano Merchant-i
CAMP & HOWELL
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DULUTII DEPOT, A & R. AIR LINE Pailj^
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WE intend to sell the very best Fertilizers on the market, harii*,
favorable arrangements with the manufacturers of the 'followiri f
brands: ® I to P ii «
Walton Whann’s $54 00 cash—s6o.oo on time.
Russell Coe's Armmmiated Dissolved Bone $50.00 cash— s6o Of) .•
Sea Fowl $50.00 cash-$60.00 on time. ” on tllw -
Starr Soluble Phosphate $50.00 cash—s6o.oo on time.
Kd. Camp’s Vegetator $55.00 cash—6s.so on time.
For all Ibe above guanos cotton will be received in payment at 15 ccn (,
We are agents for Chappel’s Champion, Meat and Bone, Flower R.
Peruvian Guano, Atlantic Acid Phosphate, Composing Cotton Seed and q '
Manure. _ ®Uk||
To the above prices the purchaser will be required to pay $6.00 per t
for freight. These fertilizers are well known to the country, bavin* hw n
fully used by the best planters of the South. °
The Ed. Camp Vegetator is a highly concentrated fertilizer, which
having manufactured, and is warranted to be equal to the best on the market^* 1 *
Neighborhood clubs can maKe special arrangements by orderin'- hv tu,
load, shipped shipped to any point od the W. & A. Railroad or the Air-T in?
keb. 5, 1873. CAMP & HOWKLL
Office and Sales Room No: 9 East Ala. St. Warehouse C6r. Bartow St.&W&ARj
BULK Meats, Bacon. Lard. Corn. Oats, Wheat, Rye, Barley, Flay, Floor, Meal
° Salt, Feathers, Lime, Cement, Plaster, Fertilizers, Domestics, Yarns, in!
Now in Store, on the Way, and Advices of Shipments of Over
30,000 Eushels Corn, Gats & Wheat,
20,000 BALES NO. 1 KENTUCKY & WESTERN TIMOTH Y & MIXED HAT
♦ •
TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA CLOVER,
12;>,000 lbs. Bulk Meats, Hams. Side® and Shoulders, of our own Packing,wioj
the Market.
One Hundred Packages Pure Lcttf Lard,
Connected with my warehouse, in uddi'i >n to the packing and bulk most depart
ment, is a fine smokehouse which will enable us to cure in tlie best manner. Ib'fflt,
and to keep a good stock of fresh smoked hams, safes and shoulder* oh staullt m
hand. Our cure of hams and sugar cured hams will be specially desirable.
Flour. —Agent for several Kentucky and Georgia mills, from which we niv re
ceiving regular shipments of all grades, superfine to strictly fancy, equal in qualitt
to any sold in the market. In addition, promiscuous consignments from other Irnn.,
Ky., and Western mills. Meal— No. 1 Water Mill ground. Agent lor Ratrri
Birds Eye Lime, Louisville Cement and Piaster. Also, agent for Angnstt Main
fact u ring (Company, anil other leading factories of Georgia. My \\ an hon* Iwn;
immediately on the W. & A. R. R., gives us unsurpassed advantages in the hwuilinf
of produce, etc., saving to shippers and buyers, in car-load lots, drayage and w
usual wear and tear of extra handling. Cash orders solicited, and promptly fiiW k
lowest prices. ,
W. M. WILLIAMS. [febs] A. LEIDEN.
GUANO FOR SALE.
JOHN MERJtYSUH & t&’a
Ammcniated Dissolved Bo- es
Ts now offered to the farmers of Gwinnett count for $52.00 Cash, or s*>4,oo
per ton, on Time, payable Ist day of November, 1873.
Payment may be made in cotton or money at tbe option of toe P ,an
if paid in cotton it must class Liverpool Midling and be d«ii'® re ® H
neatest Railroad Depot, packed in good shipping order.
361 pounds pays for one ton. Freight payable upon delivery °
guano
Now is tbe time to order, as this is tbe best fertilizer ever oflereJ ,0 “ i
farmers of this county.
Apply to BRAND & HAMMONDS, Loganville,
G T. RAKE3TRAW, Norcross,
J. J BOSS, near Camps’ Mills,
I)r. A. J. SHAFFER, Lawrencevillc,
MEKBYMAN M ASON, Stoue Mountain,
or TERRELL M BR AND, onr Travelling Agent-
BRAND & HAMMONDS . ~ pnllßtv .
Only authorized agents for Gwinnett cou ,
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES:
27,206 Pounds Seed Cotton
on 6 Acres.
M acon, December 16th, 1869.
Editors Telegraph A Messenger: I en
close Messrs. Jordan & Lockett's mode
of cultivating the land which produced
the premium per acre cotton. It is called
for by several. Please publish.
Yours, David W. Lewis.
The land was first flushed with the
Watt and Knight “A B” plow, the large
mould hoard attached, breaking about six
, inches deep. A few days before planting
i the rows were laid off with the ordinary
1 scooter plow, five feet wide, followed by
a double wing shovel plow sixteen inchi's
long by eleven inches wide, drawn by two
mules. In this furrow was put about oue
hundred and fifty bushel horse lot manure,
and three hundred pounds John Merry
man & Co.’s “Amnioniated Dissolved
Bone," per acre. We bedded upon this
with the Watt and Knight ‘-A B" plow,
small mould board attached, following in
each furrow with a subsoil plow, break
ing in all about fifteen inches deep.
On the 24!h day of April it was plant
ed. The seed planted is known as the
"Hunt variety.” This cotton was plowed
seven times with the sweep, cutting twer.-
ty-lour iuches wide and ouc-half inch
A * LEYDEN,
.stokage
AND
COMM/SSIO
f
MERCHANT,
deep, and hoed twfee after j.
We left npon each acre as »c*r
ble ten thousand stalks.
Jordan & I**"*’
Ai.bant, Ga., November
We hereby certify that we .
the cotton picked from the f° r *‘P j. t ,
of land, (six and eighty-eight tno - j
acres.) and we found the tota
gathered to be twenty-sevent
two hundred and six pounds
ODe-third of which, say nine
and sixty-eight and two-thir t
we weighed and bad ginned an Lj
showing a result of twenty eig
nnd eighty-four pounds bn* 1 t<e nij
average of fourteen hundred an
and two thirds pounds per »ere-
John # ■
C. H. CaiiW®*
Y. G. Res*-
Ai.bant, Ga.. November 13th,
I hereby certify that I have
surveyed a parcel of land pom 1
me by Capt. J. W. Allen, as ■ ojf
which he lias this year gatherer*
pounds seed cotton and tliat
area ot aaid parcel of land to
eighty-eight thousand acres.
ThoS A. h - j uVc yO f -
Civil Engineer and »urU
jan29 lm