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HOME MATTERS.
Farmer’s daughters are the beet agricultural
Fain.
Patriotism may be found lying around in great
chunks these days.
J. L. AW. M. Hardaway pay the highest mar
ket prices for cotton.
Physicians report the heath of this vkinity im.
proving distressingly.
Brilliant ideaa like shirt-buttons, are always off
when one is in a hurry.
t. L. 4W. M. Hardaway have just received a
fresh supply of fine cigars.
Butter and eggs now command a good price in
this market. Cows and bens oan at this season af
ford to lay.
There is a purple half to the grape, a mellow
half to the peach, a sunny half to the world, and a
better half to man.
The reply of Hon. George P. 3tovall to Judge
Wm. Beese was received too late for this issue.—
It will appear next week,
Rev. R. L. Jennings, of Crawfordsville, has been
called to the pastorship of the Baptist Church at
this place for the next year.
The editor who dilated upon 1 *the yellow pump
kin, lying golden on the hill-side," is supposed to
have been inspired by pin-ous thoughts.
Dixth.—Just as we go to press, we are pained
to announoo the dsath of Mra George Sturgis who
died at her home reoently in Lagrange Ga.
Warehouse. —Our enterprising merchant, Mr.
John X. Benton, has erected a spacious Warehouse
near the depot, for the storage of guanos and
heavy goods.
The frost has nipped the violets that bloom
down in the meadow, but compensates by bright
ening the roees that bloom on the cheeks of our
lovely fair ones.
We regret to learn the death of Mrs. Fannie
Strother, of Lincoln county, wifeof Joseph Stroth
er, Esq. Our sympathies are tendered to the be
reaved husband.
Mr. James Norris, of this county, has purchas
ed a lot on Main street, from Mr. H. W. Gerald,
where he proposes building a storehouse for the
general grocery business.
The Horse Disease, raging in the Northern and
Western cities, has made its appearance in Atlanta
and Augusta. It is not contageous nor very fatal,
tut disables horses for a Week or ten days.
We return thanks for an invilatiou to attend the
“Fair Ball’’ at Stammers’ Hall, in Washington,
Ga. , ou Thursday evening next, to be given under
auspicies of the “D. L. D. Club." We will attend if
possible.
Now the winter ia approaching, a revival of the
matrimonial market is anticipated. Who of onr
boys will lead off, and bury “the winter of their
discontent” in the “glorions summer” of matrimo
nial felicity?
J. L. A W. M. Hardaway are selling their large
stock of Groceries very rapidly on account of of
fering them so low. This popular firm is determ
ined to convince the people that they can and will
sell their goods at Augusta prices.
The N. Y. Manufacturing Cos., 21 Courtlandt
Street, New York, have established an “Emporium
of Novelties” and utilities for every-day use
Agents, male and female, wanted everywhere, see
g'leir advertisement in another column.
I have used Dr. Simmons’ Liver Regulator in my
family for Dyspepsia and Sick Headache, and regard
it as an inva'uable remedy in these attacks. It has
not failed to give relief in any iustauoe.
Rev. W. F. Easterling, Florida Conference.
Our Merchants. —Our merchants and business
men generally are all busy as sailors. Thomson
merchants go upon the principle that it is better to
do a large business on a small margin, than a small
business with large profits. It pays better in the
long run.
A couple of manumitted citizens, employrd-by Jas.
R. Wilson, in building a bridge across Little River,
near Smith's mills in this county, became enraged
at each other a few days since, which resulted in
one intelligent vo'er’s being split open with a wea
pon commonly known as an axe.
Died. —After a protacted and painful illness,
Mrs. E. W. Johnson, an aged lady, and long a
citizen of Thomson, died at the residence of her
son-in-law, Jndge Wesley WorriU, on the 31st ult.
We tender onr sincere sympathy to the sorrowing
family in this hoar of their bereavement.
Tournament. —The McDuffie Hussars propose
to have a Tournament in Thomson on next Friday
afternoon.—Fifty dollars in three prizes are offered
to the successful knights. A “hop” at night will
close the exercises. Os coarse, there will be an
other “Queen of Lore and Beauty,” and “Maids of
Honor” to crown.
Desebtid.—Elisha Smallwoot, a carpenter of
this place, deserted hie wife not long since, went
40 Warren county and eloped to some clime unknown
-with a daughter of that county. His wife is an in
valid, with and iuvalid adopted child, and is now
in almost a helpless condition with little means.
The base scoundrel should be looked after.
Died on the 28th nit., in this county, Fannie Al
lan Hagerman, aged fourteen months and seven_
teen days, only child of James M. and Fannie Ha.
german. The hearts of the parents are desolate,
but trusing in Him who said “goffer little children
to come unto me,” prepare te meet their darling
in the realms of eternal bliss whither she has gone
before them.
Runaway. —A few days ago, Mr. Thomas Roark,
of this county, came to town, driving a vicious
horse, and when near the old steam-mill lot, the
the horse became frightend, ran some distance, and
threw Mra. Ruark from the buggy, bruising her
considerably. With the exception of Mrs. B’s. in
juries, which we learn were not of a serious na
ture, no damage was duns.
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Election. —The election passed off quiet'y at
this place yesterday. The following, was the offi
cial vole: . ..
For President: Greeley, 21(1; O’Connor, TO;
Grant, 6.
For Congress: Wright, 278; Du Bose 34; and
Clayton, 6.
Dearing: Greeley, 61; Wright, 61.
No election at Bopnbliean end Mt. Auburn.
M absurd. — Miss Joe Wagton, formerly of this
plaoe, Wss married to Mr. Hubert Adams, at the
residence of her mother io Jackson county, Ala ,
on the 29th ult. We acknowledge the reception of
an invitation to attend the Wedding festivities, but
time, distance aud type metal, all conspire to pre
' elude the possibility of our being present. Mey
Miss Joe evtr be the happy Eve of the fortunate
Adams.
Watx»’» Paomno Cotton. —Our townsman,
J. H. Stockton, has for sale in store a small amount
of Water's Prolific cotton, Seed. This is a superi
or cotton, yields more, has a finer staple aud com
mands a higher price, than our common cotton.
Mr. S. contended for the prem’jm at the ’ate St.
i Louis Exposition, for the best Georgia raised cotton
but his bale was ruled out on account us weight
which only prevented him bringing away the prize.
The Good Templar’s Lodge of our town is in a
flourising condition, counting among its members
- the larger number or our young people, and many
of ripe years. For the good of the Order, it is
proposed to introduce private theatricals, and all
those who wish to have an opportunity to enjoy
these performances would doweU to abjure allegi
ance to the dominion of old king Alcohol, and join
the oold-water army. Long may its banners wave
to the breeze.
The Savannah News says : “Thomson, already
haring a good paper, now wants a telegraph office,’ 1
We thank our highly esteemed Cotemporary, and
the press generally, for inch compliments as the
above upon our efforts, to lurnish a good paper to
our readers.
The News has the reputation] in this place of be
ing the very beet daily in the state. .
As to a telegraph office, we think our citizens
sufficiently appreciate the advantages that would
sectue to them from au office at this place, not to
let the opportunity offered by this new telegraph
company pass without embracing the same.
Surely if Warrentou can support a telegraph of
fice, Thomson oan too. So let us have an office.
Dzad.—The Augusta Constitutionalist of Sun
day, says : Mr. Ham. Martin, the old gentleman
who was so foully assassinated by the negro Henry
Johnson alias Beu Mclntosh, near Bel-Air last
Thursday afternoon, died at 11 o'clock Friday
night. He remained iu an uiicousciout state from
the time he was discovered weltering iu his wagon,
until his death. It wilt be Seen by our report of
the proceedings of the Superior Court on yesterday
that a true bill tor tnuidef wag found against the
assassin by the grand jory. Judge Gibson,assigned
next '* ednesday as the day for his trial. Ah in
quest was held over the body of Mr. Martin es
terday, and a verdict rendered by the jury to tho ef
fect that the deceased oame to his death from a
wound ioflloted by a knife in the hands of Henry
Johnson alias Ben Melntosh.
New AdverthitMacnta.
We ask especial attention to the advertisement
in this issue of T. W. Car wile k Cos., Grocers and
Commission Merchants, 210 Broad Street, Augusta,
Ga. This is a splendid house arid merit’ tho at
tention of our Merchants and farming friends. The
proprietors are stirring energetic men and will sell
you goods on reasonable terms as any house ia
Augusta.
That old and reliable merchant, Mr. James Mil
ler, Augusta, Ga., makes known in our columns to
day that he has one of the finest selected stock of
dry goods that has ever been brought to Augusta.
Our fathers all knew Mr. Miller, aud to say that
his house is reliable, would oaly be to echo the
sentiments of all. Mr. John Wicker of Warren
county, presides at this house and his wellknown
popularity and business tact, bring to him a host
of customers. Bead advertisement and go and see
Mr. Miller and John.
Whitman A Benson, Merchant Tailors, 229
Broad Street, Augnsta, Ga., advertise in this issue.
If you want a good fit and an elegant suit of clothes
Whitman k Benson’s is the house to go to. We
are glad to see that our boys appreciate this house
and are giving them their patronage. Go and see
them. ' 1
John C. Pope & Cos. under Masonic Hall Augus
ta, Ga. is the plaoe to find Ready Made Clothing
of all g-adei—aiee and fine—and sold at prices
to suit customers. Mr. Pope, is a clever gentle
man and wll sell you Goods on reasonable terms.
Let our McDuffie friends give him a cell. See Ad.
vertisement.
Read notice of Land for sale and val uable Gold
Mink Property.
James Q. Bailie, 205 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
has elegant Carpets for sale. Read advertisement.
Col. K. H. Bush advertises Guanos for sale.
See his notice,
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHS I. BENTON.
Cotton Meporit.
Thomson 17}
Savannah 17|
Augusta 17}
Charleston 18
Atlanta 17}
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Special Notices/
Candidates.
We are authorized to announce C. M. Wall a
Candidate for Tax Collector of McDuffie County at
the next election. oct3otf
We are authorized to announoe H. W. Young,
as a candidate for re-election to the Offloe of Tax
Collector for MoDuffie County at the ensuing
election.
Through the influence of friends, I announce
myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of
McDuffie County at the ensuing election.
Oetßtf B. M. Evans.
The friends of Solomon Norris, announce hit
oame as a suitable candidate for the effice ol Sheriff
of McDuffie County at the easneing election.
Mr. James P. Johnson will be appointed .Deputy
Sheriff in case of Mr. Norris’ election.
Oot9tf.
Now Advertisements.
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS!
JAMES MILLER.
I have received the Largest and Beat
Assorted Stock of
r. l and Winter Ureas Goods
That it has been ray good fortune, to
show since the war, comprising all the
new kinds of goods, shades and colors.
I have the Plain and Reps Henrietta
Cloths, new style, for Dresses, of the
difierant shades and colors.
ALPACAS,
In the way of Alpacas, I have the
Colored Bereah, Stiriped and Reps.
Os Black Alpacas, I only keep the
Buffalo brand. These goods never
change color.
A large lot of Shawls, Scarfs, Neck
Ties and Sash Ribbons.
CLOTHS.
In the way of Cassinets, Tweeds,
Cassimers and Kentucky Jeans, my
stock is very large; in tact, everything
usually kept in a First Class Dry Goods
Store may be found here.
Gray Blankets and White Blankets
—lO-4, 11*4,12-4 —in great variety.
I would respectfully ask all of my
old friends to call and look for them
selves. If the Goods Suit, the Prices
are Small.
Augusta Ga. novGml
Tax Collector’s Notice.
I WILL meat the citizens of the County at the
following Precincts this month, for the pur
pose of collecting the State and County Taxes ••
Thomson, Saturday’s, Nov. 9th, Kith, 23d and 30th.
Wrighteboro’, Monday’s Nov. 11th, 18th and 25th.
Republican, Tuesday’s Nov. 12th, 19th and 2fith.
Dearing, Wednesday’s Nov. 13th, 20th and 27th.
Mt. Auburn, Thursday's Nov. 14th, 21st and 28th.
I earnestly request all tax payers to meet me
promptly at the above appointments, prepared
to settle their taxes, as lam instructed by tho Or
dinary of the county to issue executions against all
delinquents aftor the first day of January next.
H. W. YOUNG, Tax Collector of McDuffla Cos.
nov6 ts
MRS, M. E. HUNDLEY
€ALLS the attention of the Ladies
of Thomson and vicinity to her
New and Beautiful Stock
of Millinery Goods, consisting of Hats,
Ribbons, Laces, Switches, Curies, and
a variety of essential Notions.
Her Stock is entirely new, and very
attractive. She guarantees satisfaction
to all who will favor her with their
patronage. oct3oml
JAMES G. BAILIE & BRO.,
205 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.,
R«Bpt*c‘.fully ask your attention to a full line of the
following goods, which will be sola as low as any
other house:
carpet department. Laee Curtains,
Muslin Curtains,
English Velvet Carpets Window Shades, all sizes,
English Brussels Carpets,Hair i Cloths, all widlhs,
Three Ply and Ingrain Wall Papers and Borders,
Carpets, Beautiful Chromos.
Venetian Carpets, grocery department.
cChs, Ohoico . Family Groceries,
Table Oil Cloths, n*
Stair Carpols and Rods, 11
Matting,; Druggets
Door Mats Dyspeptics’ Food.
A.oor mats. Baskets of all kinds, Wood
Curtain department. Ware
Curtain Materials, Brooms and Brus' es,
Conrccsand Bands. Plantation Supplies.
Carpels, Oil Clothe and Cut tains made and laid at
short notice. oct3om6
M nhood.How Lost, How. Restored
f" - Inst published, anew edition
I Mf4HklhS 't Ur. Culverwell’s Celebrated
I WnHHilra | -'.sKay on tho radical cure
| , I (without medicine) of Sper-
L_3BE—JJmatorrhcea or Seminal Weak
ness, Involuntary Seminal Losses, Importency,
Mental and Physical, Incapacity, Impediments to
Marriage, etc, also, Consumption, Epilepsy and
Eitsr induced by self indulgence df sexual extrav
agance.
Price, in a cealed envelope, only 6 cents.
The celebrated auther, in this admirable essay,
clearly demonstrates from a thirty years’ success
ful practice, that the alarming consequences of
self-abuse may be radically cured without the
dangerous use of internal medicine or the appli
cation of the knife: pointing out a mode of cure
at once simple, certain and effectual, by means of
which every sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be, may cure himsely cheaply, privately, and
radically.
This Lecture should be in the hands of every
youth and every man in tho land.
Sent, under seal, in a plain envelope, to any
address, postpaid on receipt of six oents, or two
post stamps
Also, Dr. Culverwell’s “Marriage Guide,” price
50 cents.
Address the Publishers,
CHAS. J. C. KLINE &CO.,
127 Bowery. New York, Post Office Box 4,586
jan. 24, ly
Ho! ye that are Barefooted
Come to the Shoe Store.
IHAVE just received the largest and
best stock of Gents’ and Ladies’ Boots
and Shoes, Gaiters, Slippers
and Rubbers and a general
assortment of Misses’
and Children’s
shoes Gaiters,
BOYS BOOTS
from $1 75 to $2 00. I propose to
sell at as low figures as can be pur
chased in any city, town village or
hamlet in Georgia.
Thanking my friends for past favors,
I earnestly solicit their future pat
ronage. Call and examine my stock,
and I am confident that yon will not
fail to make purchases and save expense.
Take due notice and govern yourselves
accordingly.
oct 2tf D. F. IRVING.
The Gales of Araby are not spicier
than the aroma of the fragrant Sozodont imparts
to the breath. Nor is the heart of the ivory nnt
whiter than the teeth that are cleaned daily with
that matchless fluid.
W. B. Shank
AT THE BOSTON STOUE,
No. 1, Main Street, Thomson, Ga-
IS offering for sale the largest and best stock of
Goods ever brought to this market and at fig
res low enough for any body.
Among other things, he offers
A Splendid. Assortment
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C&SSIMESE I EEITMIS MESS
GOODS,
including shirts, drawers, handkerchiefs, &c.—
Boots and shoes, of all sizes and qualities.
Ready Made Clothing
in abundance, Kentucky Jeans at 30 cts. per yard,
a large stock of Hats and caps, Umbrellas
from SI.OO to $3.00, Gents’ collars of the
latest styles. Gents’ socks from $1.25
to SO.OO per dozen.
Oassimeres from 75 cts. to $1.75. Black doeskins
t $2.50.
For the Ladies he has
Prints of all kinds and prices, from 7 ots
to 12} cts. per yard.
White cotton hose from 10 ots. to 60 ots.
Ribbed hose from 10 cts. to 30 cts.
Colored woollen hoes.
Ladies’ merino vests.
Ties in great variety, from 40 ets. to 76. cts.
Ladies’ linen sets, from 75 ots. to sl.lO.
Toilet sets plain and fancy.
Fringed toilets, 50 cts.
Nottingham laoes for curtains 30 ots.
Ladies’black vests, from 75 cts. to $1.60.
Hamburg edging 30 cts.
Lace edging of all widths and all prioes.
All kinds of ladies’ veils
Ladies’ kid gloves, one and two buttons.
Ladies’ dress buttons, of all colors, from 15 ots. to
40 cents per dozen.
Ladies’ sleeves from 50 cts. to 75 cts.
EAOIE*’ Ult ESS GOODS
Consisting of Alpacas, Mohairs, Poplins, Suitings,
Ac., a very large assortment.
Japanise silks at GO cts., Velvet trimmings, all
widths.
Koyal velveteen, silk finish, at SI.OO per yard.
Shawls from $4.00 to $20.00
Handkerchiefs from 50cts to $t per dozen.
Toilet quilts, from $3.50 to SG.OO.
Quilts from $1.50 to S3OO.
gametic
Bleached cottons, }, } and 1 yard wide.
Sheetings 42 and 45 inees wide.
Sheetings 9 quarters and 10 quarters wide, at 40 ots
and 45 cts per yard.
Brown cottons } to lyard wide.
Brown cottons 9 quarters and 10 quarters wide at
35 cts. and 40 ets. per yard.
The best bed-ticking at 35 cts. per yard,
Good feather ticking at 30 ots. per yard.
Matrass ticking from 15 cts. to 20 cts. per yard.
In a word, I have a large and varied stock of
Domestic Goods, embracing almost every article
in that line, and I am offering them at lower prices
than such goods have ever before been offered in
his market.
Note and Letter Paper.
Initial paper, a fine article, at 30cts. per dox.
Note paper at 15 cts. per quire.
Letter paper at 25 ets. per quire.
A large and well assorted stock to suit the mar
ket, too numerous to mention.
«T Call on SHANE.
STAPLES & READ,
GROCERS.
JJAVE now on hand and constantly keep a full slock of
« Groceries and Provisions at Lowest Prices,
ALSO, BAGGING, TIES AND EVERYTHING IN THE GROCERY LINE.
We invite a call, and trust that by strict attention to busines, we may con
tinue to merit the liberal patronage, heretofore bestowed.
STAPLE & REAB,
sep 25m3 Augusta, Georgia.
PALL AND WINTER GOODS.
MosaiN & ScoTfj
jrjAVE just received direct from New York a splendid stock of
PALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Consisting of a fine assortment of
GENTS' READY MADE CLOTHING
OF THE VERY LATEST STYLES AYD FASHIONS.
Dsr Gloom an® Motions
of every variety. Ladies’ elegant Chignons, and Plaits.
Fancy Groceries, Saddles, Bridles & Buggy Whips,
cheaper than ever before offered in this market. Mr. Morgan, one of the firm,
has long been doing busidess in New York, and is consequently prepared to take
all advantages of the markets there, thus enabling us to sell our goods at the
very lowest prices. JVe invite our customers to come and examine our stock.
sep.lßm3 MORGAN & SCOTT.
mmmTmiE empobiwm.
JOHN M. CURTIS & BRO.
THOMSON, GEORGIA.
TAKE pleasure in calling the attention of the public to their large and
extensive
STOCK OF W URNITITIEE*
complete and full in every department, consisting of
PARLOR Sc CHAMBER SUITES,
of the latest and most fashionable styles, of all prices from $45 to $l5O.
Superb Lounges, Sofas, Marble-top Bureaus and Tables, pining, Center, Card,
Tepoy, Leaf and Extension Tables Secretaries, Book, Hall and What-not Stands.
A FINE ASORTMENT OF CHAIRS.
Easy Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Parlor and Dining Room chairs.
Children’s Low and high Chairs, Wood and Upholstered Chairs, Camp
Chairs. In a word, Chairs of all varieties and of every quality
A FINE AND LARGE STOCK OF BED-ROOM FURNITURE.
Bedsteads from $5 $45, Trundle-Beds, Cribs, Cradles, Marble-top, Sink and Plain
flash Stands, Towel Racks, Canopy and plain Musquito Nets, Matting, Carpet
ing and Matrasses..
A miscellaneous stock embracing almost every article nVoweTltacks' 1
hand. Children’s Wagons and Carriages, Shelf,.ofhce and Common Towel Uachs
Office Chairs, Hat Racks, (both plain and fine,) and many other articles too
nemerous to meution.
A Large Assortment of Hirrors, of all qualities from the
plain and cheap to the Large, Fine and Costly.
A Nice Lot of Piano Stools.
Having purchased our stock for cash at the lowest wholesale prices in New
York we can defy competition, and we pledge ourselves to duplicate any bill
that can be purchased in Augusta or elsewhere, prefenng to sell at those'terms.
All those in want of Furniture cannot do better any where, and will find us ready
to accommodate them, and pleased to show them through our extensive assort
ment. Come, see and price for yourselves. sep*m*
ALSO AG EAT FOR
M. M. BMVemMMB it Cos.
Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Etc
berzelia, geobgua.
CARRIAGE, WAGON ANO BUGGY MANUFACTORY.
HAVING secured the services of competent workmen, I am now prepared to
furnish my customers with
Carriages, Wagons and Buggies,
which for durability and style of finish cannot be excelled anywhere.
I am also prepared to do all repairing at the shortest notice and on the most
reasonable term3. Give me a trial, and I feel sure you must be satisfied.
BLACKS MITHING.
I am also prepared to do all kinds of Black-Smith work upon my usual terms.
Sep4m4 JOHN CURTIS -
H. BRANDT.
WHOLESALE Sc RETAIL DEALER 111
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS &C
--222 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
Opposite Merchants & Planters’ National Bank, and just below Central
Hotel. oct 9m3