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palmetto shield. OX Ait A. CAM ISICLL, iuno it asi > ropr ie tor. ]’A PUE RTO, FEBRUARY 21, 1873 Havmg VmtaiiiJ at Fuir'mrn, i t u-i>il lug issue. I am ageiit fur the best Limes now >i- se, for prices and t< mis, Cali at li r Shirt. Office sud see me. 0 A. JaNTRELL. N 11. A McCurry is Agent ol the same Limes in Fairburn. 1 . i -n ■i.i W i > ~. I i ,iuu A wise l ies. H e are g!d ti see onr fanners and citizens generally, so liberally patroni Zing tin; nurseries of our own country Before the war but little attention was paid, to fruit raising by the people ol this section, as they spent most of their lime in the cultivation of cotton, the pioccrds ol which was expended for slaves. But a few years ago one who was engaged in the nursery business could scarcely make a support, and if be calculated to make any clear money when he embarked in the business lie fell short of his expectation. From the number of young trees which are constantly being carried away from our depot, in every direc tion, we judge that the Atlanta Nur serymen are not only making a support but. a great deal of m ney. There is nothing that is of greater value to u county than a bountiful supply of vhoiee flint. The fruit business is like all oilier kind of business it only needs attention to make it profit able. A fanner cannot piocure a good or chard by picking up a 'stray scrub tree here and there, but le must go to the nursery and there he can procure any k'nd of a tree he may with. Iu the course of five or ten years from to-day the advantages of fruit raising will be realized in our country. Letter from Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 19th, 1873. Editor Shield:- The Legislature has adjourned like conquering Cesar, they came, they saw, they drew their pay and went their way. They did very little work of real importance, and left much that was vital to the best inter ests of the State undone. Perhaps the next will be better, probably worse, who knows? Gov. Smith laid before the Legislature, at an early period during the session, a statement, of the indebtedness of the State overdue, and lulling duo, risking them to devise som c means for its payment. This they neglected to do. Perhaps their con stitii'iits will be grateful for this neglect of a known duty The bond muddle excited considerable attention, but was finally shelved, until i ext ses sion when, of course, it will be re resurrected from its dishonored grave **nd learnedly discnsse l at a vast ex pense to the “dear people.” Hon. Robert P. Trippe, was appoint ed, and confirmed as Judge of the Soprenio Court, vice-Judge Mont gnniery’s term expired. His appoint ment will give general satisfaction.— The prevalence of bad weather during the last few •• ecks lias caused an un usual amount of sickness here. The cotton trade is lively enough. Other branches of business dull. Excuse the brevity and uninteresting character of tl is communication. News being scarce I can do no heller. Authur. Campbell Superior Court. During last week this Court was held, his Honor, Hugh Buchanan pre siding. This Judicial Ciicuit can boast of one of the a' lest and best Judges in the State The lawyers, of ficers of court and people all with one accord boast of his Honor’s eminent ability and the most excellent manner in which Ife discharges the duties of his office. Suffice it tn say that we would not exchange our Judge for any other in the Slate, that we are perfectly sat isfied and completely contented. Our Solicitor-General, Albert 11. Cox, is, wo think, the ablest and most prom ising lawyer of bis ag- in the State and a most efficient officer. We would scarcely regard any compliment as too high for this brilliant and deserv ing young man. Onr county officers too are all well qualified and discharge their several duties witii much credit to themstdves and county and to the satisfaction of the people. The entire docket was disposed of, and all the proceedings of the court characterized by dispatch. The Grand Jury reflected great credit coon themselves and the county by their impartial, industrious and thor ough investigations of all county mat ters, their deliberations and intelligent and genie- I appearance. - The Trav erse Juries too made a man feel that | justice and right were well guarded i and- afe fiom every art fice and device. I In fact, we could but fee! proud of our c unity and believe that she is entitled to rank among ilie very first counties of our State. Oui h eal bar const-ting T dwell. I, it' l'l. C. Mobley though all coinpara :-viy youi g in the profe-.siou and in y ns are rising and improving and v. <• mink in a vey short time tliai C .nr ,>■ i! will be able to boast of a- alii. bit. vers rs can be found. We noticed also a large visiting liar, Geo. N. Lester, W. F. Wright, Col. Hammond, Jared I Whitaker and Sidney D. II of Atlanta, W. A. Turner, P. F. Smith, Judge Feathcrstori, J. 15 S. Dav sand L. It. Bay of Newman, Col. Robt. J. Tuggle of Campbellton, Knight of Griffin and Robt. Richards of Carrollton. The case that attracted the gteatest inter est was the case of Joseph M. Smith, Administrator, vs. John \V. Beck cla mant, Brobston of Madison,J Col. Hammond and W. F. Wright for Smith and Lester and Mobley for Beck. Capt. Br ck deservedly gained the case. His Honor, Hugh Buchanan having been of cour-e in ibis case did not preside and the Solicitor-General A II Cox was selected as Judge jiro tern. He discharged his high trust with an ability tiiat would have done honor to our oldest la ‘.yes and solicited theeu comiiims of tHe whole bar. On the criminal side, Ephraim Os bum colored, was convicted of Burglary in rhe night time and sentenced to ten years im prisonment : M iry Sewell was convict ed of simple larceny and fined ten dol lars and costs or thirty days imprison ment. J. hn 15 Turner pled <gnilty to an assault and battery and was fined twenty five dollars and costs. Three or four recognizances were forfeited for non-appearance. We congratulate this Judicial Circuit upon its able Judge and most efficient Solicitor-Gen eral and our county upon its competent and worthy officers, and the most com mendable manner in which our Court week passed off. Ail Unexpected Kindness. Palmetto, Feb., 20th, 1873. Air. Editor: —Ymi will please to give me sp ce to acknowledge the re ceipt of a handsome donation, con sisting of Medicines and Pantry Sup plies. Such a contribution is very ac ceptable, arid highly appreciated.— Hearty thanks to every contributor.— Special acknowledgements are due to Mrs. T. F. Wright, Mr 3. J. K. Smith, and Miss Vollie White, whose gener ous dispositions moved them to solicit these presents. May you all have a better praise, and reap a richer harvest of reward than I can bestow. T. 11. TIMMONS. Puzzle No. 7. I!y something formed, I nothing am Yet everything tint you cau name— In all countries I have been, And yet no where can I be seen. A gbint, now and straight an elf, I am everything, but not myself, Swiftly 1 come, a-d into there Where not a chinclets in the air. Like thought Pm in a moment gone, Nor can I ever lie alone— I ne'e r was b >tn, and ne’er can die, i'o pray tell me, what am I? B—MMB—BBB—BBB—i OKDINANCES OP P VLMETTO. Bo it ordained by the Commissioners of the town of Palmetto. Sec Ist. No person shall do, or cause to be done, any labor on the Sabbath day, unlesss it be work of necessity, any person violating this section, shall pay a fine not to excerd ton dollars and costs or imprisonment not exceeding five days in calaboose. Sec. 2 N • person shall write, paint, draw or cut any letter or letters, word or words, or devices, or in any manner mutilate or deface any public buildings or church, or any shade tree, or any public street, under a penalty of five dollars, or confined in calaboose not exceeding five days and all costs. Sec. 8. That any person who sha 1 ! fasten any horse or animal to any shade tree, or fence, or to anything on or near the side walk, shall pay a fine of not exceeding two dollars and costs, and the Marshal shall in every case seize the horse or other animal and retain it until the fine and costs are pai 1. Sec. 4. No person shall put any ob structions in any public street, or on any side walk, except in case of build ing, any person who shall place any obstructions as aforesaid, refusing or failing to remove the same in fen hours after being notified, by the Marshal, shall pay a fine, not to exceed five dollars and costs. Sec. 5. Any person, or persons who shall drive a vehicle, or ride in a dis orderly manner, through the streets, or who shall ride on, or place any vebi clci on the side walk, shall pay a fine, not exceeding two dollars and costs, or e i.fined in calaboose, until the fine and cor Is are paid. Sf.c 6 No person or persons shall keep a disorderly house, r houses o* j ill tajne, any house or houses that is j inhabited by disorderly persons of im moral cbaiacter, shall be considered a j disorderly house, or houses of iil-fame, j and any or all inmates of such house or houses, shall be consider'd the! keeper or keepers of the same, and subject to the penalties of this section Ami any person or persons who shall rent or cause to be rented, any house or houses, to be used as disorderly ] loose or hoiis s of ill-fume shall be considered a keeper or keepers of the same, mr pers- n vioalating this sec tion -hall pay a fine not less than ten dollars, for each violation, or confined in calaboose at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 7. Any merchant, or dealer in any kind of Merchandise, who shall keep open doors on the Sabbath da\ or cause the same to be done; or t ade, or trafic, shall pay a fine of not less than five dollars and cosi, or be con fined in Calaboose at the uiscretiou of the Council. Sec. 8. Any j-ers. n who shall be guilty of any act of public indecency, or using obscene, vulgar, or profane language, oi of quarreling or fighting, or act in a disorderly manner -hall pay a fine not excel ding ten dollars and cost, or bo confined in the callaboose at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 9. Any person wlnAshal! make anv unnecessary no se at night to ihe distui bance ol any of the citizens, shall be fined live dollars and cost. Sec 10. Any person who may be found drunk and acting in a dis jideily manner, or lying down on the streets shall be ai rested by the Marshal and confi' erl in the callaboose until sober, and shall pay a fine not exceeding five dollars and cost. Sec. 11. That no person shall dis charge any kind of firearms, wiihh two hundred yards of any occupied house, within the corporate limits of said town, Rimless good and sufficient reason is given,) order a penalty of not less than one dollar, nor mere than five dollars. Sec. 12. The Commissioners may grant license to retail ardent spirits in said town, on application made. All persons to whom they grant such li cense, shall pay to the Clerk fifty dol lars per annum ; said amount to be paid quarterly All applicants shall give bond with approved security, in a sum not less than five hundred dol lars, and take the oath required by law Sec. 13. If any person shall in said town retail or sell in quantities less than one quart any ardent spirits, without having obtained such license, paid the required tax, given tire requir id bond and taken said oath he or she, may be fined not more than one hun dred dollars and erst, or confined in the calaboose at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 14. No license shall be trans ferable. No license shall protect more than one place and that place decided in said license, and no ardent spirits shall be retailed in the streets of said town, any person violating this sec. tion, shall pay a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars, or be confined in the Calaboose at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 15. That every owner or pro prietor of a billiard, pool or bagatelle t ibl on which billiards,pool or b.igatel is played, shall apply to the Clerk md obtain license, lor which shall lie paid ten dollars per annum. Any person violating this section shall pay a fine of twenty-live dollars, and such bil Hard, pool or bagatelle table, shall be subject for the payment of such fine. Sec. 16. All pel sens who are en gaged in any mercantile trade of any kind, in said town, owners of livery stables, artists, and all others who trade Upon the streets, without having paid a tax as merchants, And every proprietor or owner of a hotel, or house ol public entertainment, shall apply to the Clerk and abtain license for the same. Which license shall he ten dol iais per annum, also very black-smith shop, wood shop, barber shop, shoe shop, boggy shop, cabinet shop and silver or gun smith ; the profession shall apply to the Cleik and obtain license, theref r, which license shall be five dollars per ann.um. All law yers, doctors and dentists, shall obtain license from the Clerk, for carrying on their profession, which license shall be five dollars, and executions may issue against any and ail sncli pel sons who fail, or refuse to obtain license herein, specified. Sec. 17. Every male citiz"n liable to road duty, under the laws of this state, and a resident of Palmetto, shall be subject to a street tax of three dol lars per annum, to be paid into the town Treasury by the Ist day of April in each year, all persons subject to aid tax, aid refusing to pay by the required time, shall be subject to double tax, with costs of collection by execution. Sec 18 It shall be the duty of the Clerk to receive from every person in said town, a list of their real estate and its value, lie, she or they may have, or hold in their own rights or the rights of another person on Ist day of June in each year, and return tho same to the board of Commissioners, by the Ist day August thereafter; and should any per son fail, or refuse to return their real estate at its value at the time specified, or shall return it at less than its real value, on such information being hud by the board of Commissioners it shall be their dutyto appoint three free hol ders who shall assess tho value,of such real estate as may be neglected, or fraudulently returned, and return the same to the board of Commissioners. And a!! property assessed and returned by said free holders, shall be double taxed. The board of Commissioners shall levy such a per cent, on the lire property, given in as they miy deem right and .proper, for defraying the n oessary expenses of said town. Ami the Marsh iLhil collect the taxes ; so levied, by the fifteenth day iu Octo- I be of each year. Sec. 19 No blacksmith shop nr plank kiln, shall be erected within 75 feet of any dwelling house, store house, or j other bnihl no-s id van ■, with n the cor | porate limits of said tow- .Nor shall any j building occupied as stum, unless made | fire proof; any person violating this ! section shall he fined not less than ten I dollars, and the plank kiln, or shop shall be subject to the payment of said fine and co-t. Sec. 20 The commissioners may pass such rules a they may deem i i-c --essary for the government of the board, and such rules shall be record ed by tbe cleik, in a book to be kept for that purpose, and such rules shall be strictly adhered to at all regular and called ci tings Sec. 21 N i peddler or t avoler shall ofb-r for sale any goudi, wares or mer chamlise, within the incorporation limits of said town without first ob taining from the clerk of Council a li cense, for which she or they shall pay the sum of five dollars, and clerk’s fee, for each and every day, he she or they shall offer any goods, wares or mer chandise for sale, any person violating this'section, shall be fined not exceed ing ten dollars or be oufined in cala boose, at the discretion of the Council. St.c. 22, All shows or exhibition of animals, slig ht of hand, lcgei ddmain or tricks of any kind, owners or pn>- prie'ors of same shall pay a license, not exceeding twenty-five dollars, for each day’s peiformarice, any person violating this section, shall pay u fine of fifty dollars and costs, or be •con fined in callaboose at the discretion of the Council. Sec 23, If any animal shall die in said town, it shall be the duty of the Maishal to notify the owner, of such dead animal, to remove the same out of the incorporate limits of said town, and upon failure or refusal of said owner to do the same, within ten hours, after being notified by the Marshal, shall pay a fine of five dollars and the Marshal shall cause the same to he re moved at the expense of the owner. Sec 24, If any person or persons shall r< sist the authority of the Mar shal or molest him in the performance of his {official duties, he or they shall pay a find, of not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars, at the discre tion of the Council. Sec. 25. In case of distuibauce of the peace in said town, the Marshal or any one of the commissioners, may summons to his aid any number of citi zens, ot said town, and any citizen fail ing or refusing to obey said summons, to render the assistance so required shall be fined a sum of not less than ten dollars, nor exceeding twenty-five dollars. Sec. 26. No person or persons, with in the incorporate limits of said town, shall set at any game of cards, or garneof any kind, any person violating this sect ' >n, shall pay a fine of not less than fiv nor exceeding twenty five dollars, in be confined in calaboose at the disen tion of the Council. Sec. 27. Any owner or proprietor of any pool, , illiard or bagatelle, allow, l ng any person or persons to bet at any game played on same or allowing bet ting at any game of cards or other games of any kind in their own h use or houses occupied by them, shall pay a fine of not less than twenty dollars, nor exceeding fifty dollars, or confined in calaboose at tbe discretion of the Council. Sec. 28. No person or persons, shall within tie incorporate limits of said town, play at any game of cards, mar bles or ga lie of any kind, foramr.se menl or otherwise on sabbath. Any person violating this section, shall pay a fil e of not less than five nor more than fifty dollars, or confined in calla boose at the discretion of the Council. Sec 29 From and after the adoption > f this secti n, it shall be the duty of the Marshal to take up all horses or mules running at large in the town of Palmetto, and keep them at the expense of the owner, until the owoner pays a fine of fitly cents. Sf.c 80 All dealers in ardent spir its are forbidden to sell any spiritnos liquors on the Sabbath, or keep open doors. All who violate this section, shall be fined a sum not exceeding ten dollars, or imprisoned in the calaboose at the discretion of the Council. Sec. 81. So much of section 15 of these Ordinances, as pertains to the amount of tax levied on Billiard Tables is hereby repealed,and the tax per annum on such tables, from and after this date, shall be twenty-five dollars Sec. 32 Be it further ordered that all witnesses summoned by the Mar shal to appear before the Council, to testify, shall be fined not exceeding twenty-five dollars, or thirty Jays coil' finement in the Calaboose for contempt, if they fail to appear. Sec 33. Any person who shall be guilty of using fire works, of any’ dis— cription, within the incorporate limits of Palmetto, shall be fined five dollars or imprisonment in Calaboose, at the discretion of the Council MARSHAL’S FEES. For serving summons each case, 25 cts For each additional copy, when there are more than one defendant, 15 cts. For taking bond to apppear before the Council, $1 00. F' r attendindg trial, 25 cts. For serving fi fa, 50 els. For making deeds to real estate or personal property when requested, $2 00. Ejecting occupants of houses of ill-fame, $2 00 Foi arresting persons and confining in the Calaboose, $1 00 For arresting and bringing bcfoie I the Commissioners, $1 00. For serving Subpoena ou witness, le-s than five dollars ar and co.-t, or con-! fine merit in the calaboose at the dis- , cretion of the Council. For receiving prisoners in Cala- j boose, 50 ct. For dieting prisoners per day 50cts. ! For settling fi. fa if paid before sale | $1 00. For collecting tax on real estate, 2J I per eta. CLERK S FEES. For issuing Lei i.se to retailers, $1 00. For taking Bond, 60 cts. For issuing License to Auctioneers, $2 00. For isuing license to Shows or otter performances, $2 00 For issuing all other License re , qinred by Oidinaiices,sl 00 For each case tiiid by Council, 50 cts. “ issuing fi fas, 50 cts. “ every Subpoena ticket, .5 cts “ signing instruments <4 writing, when it becomes necessary for the Clerk’s official signature, £I,OO. For receiving tax 1 1 *t. rns, or real es tate per cent Cotnici! for 873 W. \V. Floyd, Ch airman C. T Smith, S Zellars, Tims. II Menofee, T I). Lmigino, T. VV. Hood, Marshal, E R. Thm iiton. Clerk. THE “VIC r Olt” S. 51. CO NEW SEWING MACHIXG “V I C T 0 It” Runs very Easy, Runs very Fast, Runs very Still Has New Shuttle Superior to all others. DEFIES COMPETITION, Great Improvements in Needle, Cannot be Set Wrong. Agents Wanted. Addess THE “VICTOR” S. M. CO. 862 Broadway N. Y A GOOD CHANCE FOII A HOME FOR RENT Olt SALE. A FINE FARM. KNOWN AS MRS, Crabb’s plantation, three miles east ol Fairborn, containing 105 acres, of which 20 acres are of the best Bottom Lands—3s acres very good Up Lands,and f 0 acres in Woods. It is also very convenient to Schools, Cburchee and Railroad, Terms very liberal. And for further par ticulars enquire at their Clothing, and Dry Goods House, on the corner of Whitehall and Alabama Streets Atlanta. Ga. COHEN & SELIG. jan. 31-tf. L. B. LANGFORD, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Stoves, Hollow Ware, Block li&, Tin Mate, flscct Iren it Trimmers’ Findings, Slale Mantels and Crates, House-Furnishing Goods of every description. Georgia Marble Stones. Keystone Block, Whitehall street, Atlanta, Ga. Agent for the celebrated “(Charier Oak Stove oclß-3m GEN, LEE AT “STONEWALL'S” GRAVE A 14 X IS INCH ENGRAVING ot the .1 grave of “Stonewall” Jacks n in the Lexington, Va., cemetery. The noble Gen. Lee stands beside the flower strewn grave over which bangs a weeping willow. In the distance is to be seen a beautiful landscape hills decked in verdure, clouds as natural as real ones, and many other things which make tlt is pic'ure a gem <-f art; one which should hang in the parlor of < very Southern home A copy of this beauti'ul Engraving will be sent by mail, post-paid, to every oerson send ing 5 ) ccuts lor six months subscription to Blit ROWS JIOMHU SGIYEMR, Published ac Bristol, Teun.. by J. C. & W. M. BURROW, An Illustrated Magazine cf useful information Literal re Science, Art, Amusement, etc 1* is printed on line tin >ed paper, illustrated with imunificient engravings mar.) ot their full paged] and is in all respects one of tht best Magazines in the fc-outh. de2olfc Specimen Copies oi the Christian Union will be mailed free ol postage to any address on receipt oi six cents by J 15. FOKD&CO-, PUBLISH HKS, 27 Lark Place, Rev York. Henry Ward Beecher and Christian l cairns. THE CHISTIaN UN ION is a Religious weekly, edited by Henry Ward Beecher, and published by J. B F rd & < 0., 27 Park Place, N.Y. It comprises 24 pages, large quarto securely pasted at the hack and trimed at the edges, ready and convenient tor reading. It is r.he ablest and best ie ligious paper published; i ctive earnest., alive on all questions pertainiong to the growth of a healthy, religious life. Not blindly bound by creed or by party, not tied to old conservative noth ns, and mouldy superstitions; yet deeply, thor oughly, truly religious. But two years old. circulates thousands more than any other religious paper in America; but its rapid growth does not so mu h surprise us whin we consider that it fully meets the wants of our t ine, —for Christian un ion is the very thing, broad-shouldered, clear-headed, far-sighted, large-hearted. This is the only religious journal tor which Mr. Beecher V'rites, or to which he in any way contributes. His character istic articles of all kinds and the only com plete aud an hoaized verbatim reports of liis weekly -Lecture Room Talks,’ as well as Mrs. II B Stowe’s delightfu (and for the year 1872 exclusive) contributions are attractive features of the paper, whiletbe various outside artcles and the admirably sustained regular departments of the pa per furnished something ot interest to ev ery member of the family. “Wi e Awake” arid "Fast Asleep” a pair of French Oil Crornos, will he given away to all annual subsiibprs. The reg ular market price of these beautiful pic tures is ten dollars at whicli thousands of them have been sold. They are simply charming, and cannot fail to please all who love art or children. The Christian Un’on one year and both these ehromos will be sent lor S3; ten cents extra for postage; and twenty-five cents extra for mounting aud varnishing, when that style is preferred, as it nearly ways is. See advertisement in unothe lutnn. 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