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£tte HJcjßuffic fgaimral. HOME MATTERS. g"J ' i .i.n J. L. & W. M. Hardaway pay the highest mar ket prices for cotton. J'ine Hew Orleans Syrnp just arrived at Jas. L. & W. M. Hardaway s. A large and fine lot of Goshen and Western but ter for sale, at Jas. L & W. M. Hardaway’s Ayouug gentleman in towu has caught th« Kpi zo ot—bad, bin requests u? not to mention it, a9 lie expects to marry soon. The money for the purchase of a fire engine l ag been raised, and a Committee has gone to Macon to buy it and bring it home. A lot of fine Cigars, choice Buckwheat Flour, and Magnolia Sugar-Cured Hams for sale at Jas. L. & W. M. Hardaway’s. The editor of the Waynesboro’Expositor, a small —a very small—sheet published somewhere below Briar Creek, in Burke County, wants to know where the Journal stole its locals. In reply, we have only to say: Once there was a fice. The Savannah News *ays: Oruicophadzymos is is the expressive word coined to fit the affliction now being visited upon the heads of the poultry. There are other names for it, such as the “hci flewhenza,” “pull m o-febro-sinci eetftl-anasarcha-bulbosity,” &c. And this from the New York World, of course : liipporhinophlegmatoblennocftlastalaginus. Cba-wfordville, Ga., March 31, 1870. Messrs. J. H. Zeilin A Cos. —Gents: lam di rected by my uncle, Hon. V. H. Stephens, to say to you that he is inclined to believe that he has derived some benefit from the use of Simmons’ Liver Regulator, and that he wishes to give it fur ther trial. You will, therefore, send to his ad dress two more bottles by express, C. O. D. Personal. Rev. J. M. Lowery, who, during the last Coufemnce year, has had charge of the Metho dist Churches in this Circuit, eloped his labors in this place, Sunday last, and has gone to attend the Annual Conference now in session in Atlanta. Wherever he may be appointed next year, the peo ple will fiud him an earnest, faithful laborer and a zealous and eloquent preacher and Christian gentle mau, Bio Tfrnipsß Our friend, Mr. L. P. Murray, lias presented our office with three as fine turnips as we ever saw. One of them is 27 inches, and each of the o hers 20 inches in circumference. the three without tops, weighing 21 pounds, 4$ ounces, the largest weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces. They are the common purple-top, strap-leaf species, from seed purchased of Gerald & Dillon, I bomaon, and raised on Mr, Murray’s plantation in this county, with no other stimulant than a common home-made fertili zer and this was “no f tten year fur nu ther.” Hurrah/ lor McDuffie County. A Sligiit Mistake. —A modem Munchausen paid our town a visit this week, und likewise our sanctum, lie informed us, bousliagly, that he had come from Augusta for the express purpose of coU lectin? n b 11 ufs3oo.oo on one of cur lady citizens, and that he had succeeded. Feeling some doub* about the matter we made inquiries, and below we give copy of Receipt, which explaius the whole transaction: Nov. 9th, 1871. Mbs. To Mrs. l common has $3.00. Paid Mrs. • Per Son. Now, then, why is Mrs. ’» son like a cer tain musical instrument, struck by lightning? For answer apply at this office. Accident. —Thursday eveuing, Sam McNair (em’d,) in descending a ladder, struck his coat-tail against it. An explosion, as loud as it was unex pected, instantly f< llowed. The deputy Cotoner and three doctors rushed to his assistance, spread him out, face downwards, on the ground, and gazed in speechless agony at the scene <.f the disaster. Samuel, though weak from loss of strength, was able to exclaim. “Oh, I could to you a tail unfoH !” The seat of Sam’s breeches was a right to behold. There was a bullet-hole in one ch- *k hi and a rat-hale iu the oilier, while the gay and festive Epizoot meaudered around. Further examination disclosed an ugly wound, resembling a mashed ton ato, and ranging upwards. This has been skillful I y probed with a broomstick, but the bullet hasn’t yet come down. At last accounts Sam was able to walk, Very bench-leggid, and sets down tl-e other waj. Every body is asking that same old question, Why is Sam like a locomotive ? Married. —At the residence of Wm. H. Smith, at Warrenton, at 9 o’clock, a. m., Tuesday, 12th inst., by Rev. L. R. L. Jennings, Rev. A. I. Hart ly, of Georgetown, S. C., and Miss Amanda E. McKinnie, of Warrenton. “Farewell, brother Crawford!” At the residence of the bride’s mother, in War renton, at 12 o’clock, on Tuesday, the 12th inst., by Rev. Wm. Flinn, of New Orleans, Mr. Wm. A. Orme, of Milledgeville, and Miss Susie L. Heath. At the residence of the bride’s mother, at War renton-, at 9 o'clock am., on Thursday, the 14th inst., by Rev. W. F. Smith, Rev. J. M- Parker, of Washington, Ga , and Miss Laura V. Neal We extend our heartiest congratulations to the happy couple, and, if wishing will do any good, none of the troubles and vexations, and all of the joys and blessings of married life, will be their lot. The Good Templars. —The Lodge in Thomson is in a flourishing conditiouaud its membership con stantly increasing. The last meeting, in addition to the general business and the initiation of anew member, was much enlivened by select readings and Reclamations, lor which priz’s had been offered. Mia* Julia Benton read “ The Song of the Shirt?” Miss Georgia Durham, «*Tne Teetotal Mill ” Miss Willie Richards, “The Death of Litt’e Nell,” Miss Mamie WiLoo, “The Sacrilegous Gamesters.” The fair readers acquitted themsetons with much credit; and, with a little care and attention to articulation and emphasis, may safely appear before any audience. The declaimed, Mr. Jas. F. Hamilton and Mr. J. T. Neal—the former, “Bingen on the Rhine ’’and thelatt°r “Sparticus,”—delivered their selections gracefully and impressively, and with much honor to themselves. The award of the prizes will be an nonneed next week New Advertise ments. On account of the crowded condition of our col umns last week, we were unable to call the special attention of our readers to the many inducements offered for trade, but now we ask you to look at our j last week’s advertisements, and l>e sure to read the I large Double Column Advertisement of W. A. Ramsay, at the People’? Clothing Store, No. 2GB, Broad Street, Augusta Ga. He has one of the largest and best selected stocks of Clothing, Furn ishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Ac., for old or young, large or small, rich or poor, ever offered in the Augusta market. He is a thorough business man, knows how to buy and knows how to sell at small profits. His line of Furnishing Goods is com plete, and he guarantees entire satisfaction. Give j him a trial, and you will thank us for this notice Miss Lizzie Richards wishes to sell some of the most desirable town Lots in Thomson, and at pri ces far below their real value. Those desiring to purchase can get a bargain by early application. At No. 289 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., our pat rons will find the Boot and Shoe House of Gallaher A Mulherin, where they can get everything in that line at the very lowest figures. With the motto, ! “Quick sales and small profits,” they warrant their goods and will sell them at old prices, with out- any advance on account of the Boston fire. We heartily recommend this House to our friends. Read their advertisement and give them a call. Col. R. H. Bush comes to the front again with a splendid new assortment of Ladies’ Dress Goods, j Collars, Trimmings, Ac., and shoes in abundance ; and in quality, quantity and price defies competi tion. In fact, you can get almost anything you call for at Bush’s, and if you don’t want to buy ! you had better keep away. Messrs. Powell and Muller, No. 189, Broad St, Augusta, Ga., appear in our columns this week in a new advertisement of Dress Goods, Scarfs, Blank ets, Furs, Ac., Ac. Read their advertisement and see what they have to sell, then give them a trial. | The old and popular Burke nouse, coroner of Broad and Washington streets, Augusta, Ga., has been re-opened under the management of Mr. J . F» Heuisler. Those who desire good fare at less than hotel prices, had better stop there. See ad vertisement. W. P. and Mary J. Cossein will sell a splendid tract of land, on the first Tuesday in January, 1873. It is one of the most valuable places in the County. See new Towu Ordinance in this issue. Judge S. W. Bailey has lost a mule. See adver tisement. Mr. J. W. Shank, Teacher in charge, at Co lumbia Institute, opens the Spring Term of his school on Monday, the 6th of January. Those who wish their children well taught should make early application. See advertisement. CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN E. BENTON. Cotton Ifcjjorr. ’Thomson 17 Savannah 171 Augusta Charleston 17 1 Atlanta 17J Special Notices. JH*t Received. 150 Barrels Prime Seed Wheat, 40 Barrels Flour, SO Sacks Liverpool Salt, by JOHN E. BENTON, nov 13ml Thomson, Ga. Camliilatt s. The friends of J. I). Montgomery announce him a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Re ceiver of McDuffie County at the ensuing election. To the Voters of McDuffie County.—Wc aro authorized to announce Sanford C. Worrill a can didate for Tax Collector at tho ensuing election, in January next—for one term only. For Tax Oi elector.—The friends of N T. Bas ton, announce Ins name us a suitable Candidate for the office of Tax Collector of McDuffie County, at the ensuing Flection. The friends of Wm. Wall announce his name as a Candidate for the Office of Sheriff of McDuffie County at the ensuing election. In case of Mr. Wall’s election, Mr. D. T. Fa r will be oppointed Deputy. We are authorized to announce C. M. Wall a Candidate Tor Tax Collector of McDuffie County at heupx t election. oci3otf We are authorized to announce H. W. Young, as a candidate for re-election to tho Office of Tax Collector ’for McDuffie County at the ensuing election. Through the influence of friends, I aunonnee myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of McDuffie County at the ensuing election. Oct9tf B. M. Evans. The friends of Solomon Norris announce his name as a suitable candidate for the office ot Sheriff of McDuffie County at the ensueing election. Mr. James P. Johnson will be appointed Deputy Sheriff in case ot Mr. Norris’ election. OciOtf. New Advertisements. COLUMBIA INSTITUTE', tiiousoa, u:oma/. The Spring Term, 1873, of this school, begins on Monday, January Gth, and closes July 13th. J. W. SH ANK, Teacher in charge. nov27 8 THE OLD POPULAR BURKE HOUSE Corner of Broad and Washington Streets, Augusta, Georgia, Was Re-opened for Public patronage on the Ist instant, by J. F. HE FILLER, whose long experience enables him to guarantee satisfaction to all who favor him with their patronage. The Cen tral Location and Moderate Charges (which are less than regular hotel charges), of the BURKE HOUSE, are advantages to visitors to the city that are worthy of their consideration. nov27m3 VALUABLE LAND IN MCDUFFIE COUNTY FOR SALE. UNDER and by virtue of an order granted by Hon. Wm. Gibson, Judge of the Superior Courts, of Augus ta Circuit, on the 2oth August, IS7I, and of record in the Clerk’s office of Superior Court, of Richmond county, Ga., will b£ sold, at public out-cry to the highest bidder, at the Court House at Thomson, McDuffie county, G;i., be tween the usual hours, on the first Tuesday in January, 1873, the undivi ded one-half interest in and to the fol lowing real estate and improvements thereon, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land in said county of McDuffie, near the town of Dealing, Ga., containing 1,446 acres, more or less, and adjoining lands now owned by John Harris, the Georgia Railroad aKid Banking Company Lavina Crosby, John Walker and others. The improvements consist of aline residence, containing eight rooms; two store shops, farm houses and other necessary buildings. The Georgia Railroad runs through j this tract of land and has right oi way : as delineated cn map. Tlie other undivided half interest was sold about a year ago to 11. B. Miller, Esq., at $14,000, and has been by him bargained to Robert J. Morrison. Property can be treated for privately until day of sale. For further particulars apply to W. jP. Cassels, Augusta, Ga., or John P. IKing. Esq. TERMS —3S,OOO of purchase money j cash, balance in twelve months, with j interest from day of sale. The pur chaser will pay for title papers. \V. P. CASSELLS, nov27 MARY J. CASSELLS. rvsssss; People's. Clothing Store! W. A. lAIBIY, Agent. BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. Has Now in Store, and. Arriving Daily, THE LARGEST ANH MOSTEI,EG ANT STOCK OF CLOTHING For men, hoys, and children ever offered in the city of Augusta, and none larger in the State. Also, the latest styles of hats, caps'and furnishing goods of every kind. Country Merchants can'be furnished for cash, or C. Q. D., as cheap, as in the city of New York. Measuies taken for wedding, ball, and party Suits, and made in the very lateststyle, and warranted to please. In fact, orders will be taken for any special Find ol goods not usually kept in this city. No person in want of line, fashionable, well made and stylish clothing, for men, boys orchil Iren, hats, caps, furnishing sroods, trunks, valises. &c., should fail to examine tl is stock before purchasing. Om motto will he: The People’s Clothing Store—Small Profits, Quic/r Salts, and For Cash. Next to Butt, Boyce & Cos., und T. VV. Car wile & Cos. nov2om3 HO ADVA NCE B H PRI CI S O F BOOTS & SHOES A MEMBER of the firm being in Boston and other leading Shoe markets ten days before the Boston fire, and having purchased largely for our Winter trade, we now offer to customers and the public generally O n e T h o us an tl Oases Boots and Shoes AT THE LOW PRICES At which we have been selling during the past three months, Our stock com prises everything found in a FIRST-CLASS SHOE STORE. All goods warranted to be as represented. Our motto is’: “Quick sales and small profits.” Dealers and all others wanting goods in our line will find it to their in terest to give us a call. GALLAHER & MULIIERIN. nov2om3 289 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia. Magnificent Display of Dry Goods at JAMES A. GRAY & CO’S., 194 A 11)55 IS ZlOll) STREET, AUGUST A, (TV. Beg to inform their friends, and the public, that they are now receiving the largest and most complete assortment of ever brought to this market. With an experience of twenty-eight years, caterring for the States of Georgia and South Carolinan, and with ample means to make all our purchases for cash, and with splendid rooms, and light to display our Magnificent Stock, having four floors, forty-orie feet wide and one hundred and twenty-five feet deep, as clear and light as day in all parts. We feel perfectly confident in assuring our friends, and the public generally, that we will guarantee al I goods leaving our house to be of the very best quality, and we further guarantee them to be as cheap as can be purchased at any res pectable House in New York Getting accustomed to our new and splendid head-quarters, and appreciating the same, we venture the assertion that we have the most-magnificent display of Dry Goods ever seen in Georgia since the forma tion of the State. It requires little reasoning that the greater the sales, the smaller the profits. Five per cent, on a million is better than forty per cent, on a hundred thousand. We aim at a Million sales annually, we venture the prediction that the buis ness, will follow. We request the closest scrutiny of our goods, and prices fearing not the com petition of the world. We will show our goods and will send samples free of charge by Mail. STRAY MULE. STRAYED from the plantation of the undersigned, on Sunday the24th instant, a large bay horse-mule, four years old, with a small knot on his right hip, near the flank, and a white spot on his neck caused from the halter. Any information will be thankfully received. S. W. BAILEY, nov27t2 Bearing, Ga. It. R. ay oil »i\a\ib; ~ Be it ordained by the Town Com missioners of Thomson : That from and after the passage of this Ordinance all horse, mule, hog and stock traders of every kind shall pay a license lee of one dollara head for all hor ses and mules, twenty cents ahead for all cattle, and ten cents ahea for all hogs sold within the corporate limits of the town. For any violation of this ordinance the party or parties so offending shall pay a fine of not less time fifteen dol lars for each and every violation. nov27tl W. T. O’NEAL, Sec. TOWN LOTS FUR SALE. MISS LIZZIE RICHARDS offers for sale Two Lots, with the buildings thereon, in Thomson, on the corner of Main and White Oak, Streets; the first fron f ing 141 feet on Main, and 192 feet on White Oak, with a two-story frame house, containing six rooms, with all necessary out-houses, and now occu pied by Mrs. Lailerstedt as a Boarding house. The second adjoins the first, fronting 90 feet on Main and running back 192 feet, on which is a good Store with two rooms. This property will be sold on the public sale day in December, if not sooner disposed of. For terms apply, by letter or in person, to J. E. WHITE, Thomson, Ga. STAPLES & REAB, s. 7 GROCERS. JJ£AVE now on hand and constantly keep a full stock of Groceries and Provision* at Lowest Prices. ALSOf 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. FALL AKTD WIKTTETI GOODS. Mo BCr AN & ICoTT, j| jAVE just received direct from New York a splendid stock of FALL ./VIST ID WINTER GOODS, Consisting of a fine assortment of GENTS’ BEADY MADE CLOTHING OF THE VERY LATEST STYLES AYD FASH SOYS. &F&P&E &SY (vQQftS NOTIONS 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.l3m3 MORGAN & SCOTT, mmmTViu! mmpqbwm. JOHN M. CURTIS & BRO. THOMS iN, CEORCIA. TAKE pleasure in calling the attention of the public to their large and extensive STOCK OF JFIJRIfITIJREj complete and full in every department, consisting of PARLOR cSc OFT AMBER SLTI77E3, of the latest and most fashionable styles, of all prices from $45 to $l5O. Superb Lounges, Sofas, Marble-top Bureaus and Tables, Dining, Center, Card, Tepoy, Leaf and Extension Tables Secretaries, Book, Hall and What not Stands. A FINE ASSORTMENT 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 FIME m LA33E ST3CX OF BED-BOOM FURNITURE. Bedsteads from $5 $45, Trundle-Beds, Cribs, Cradles, Marble-top, Sink and Plain IV ash Stands, Towel Racks, Canopy and plain Musquito Nets, Matting, Carpet ing and Matrasses. A miscellaneous stock embracing almost every article ornamental or useful, on hand. Children’s Wagons and Carriages, Shelf, office and Common Towel Racks. Office Chairs; Hat Racks, (both plain and fine,) and many other articles too nemerous to meution. A Large Assortment of Mirrors, of all qualities from the plain and ciicap to the Large, Fine and Costly. A Ni c 3 Lot of Piano Stools. Having purchased our stock for cash at the lowest wholesale prices in New York, we cm defy competition, and we pledgß ourselves to duplicate any bill that can be purchased in Augusta or elsewhere, prefering 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. sep4ra4 ALSO AGEYT FOR M: m. &®W€MNEM it €&. Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Etc BERZELIA, GEORGIA.. Will sell at Charleston prices with freight added. G AMU AGS, WAG3N AN!) BUGGY MANUFACTORY. HAVING secured the services of competent workmen, I am now prepared to furnish my customers with Garriagas, Wagons and Buggies, which for durability and style of finish cannot be excelled any where. I am also prepared to do all repairing at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Give me a trial, and I feel sure you must be satisfied. BLACKS MITHING. I am also prepared to do all kinds of Blaek-Sraith work upon my usual terms. Sep4m4 JOHN M CURTIS. (WHOLESALE A RETAIL DEALER IY BOOTS, SHOES, HATS &C. 222 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Opposite Merchants & Planters’ National Bank, and just below Central Hotel. oct 9m3