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Ihe UJfjOttffic gouviul. home' matters. J. L. & W. M. Hardaway pay' the highest mar ket prices for cotton. Married. —ln Thoms n, on Thursday evening, Nov. 23« h. by ihe Rev J. S. Jones, Dr. L. M. Ad kins to Miss Isabella S. Lazeiiby, all of McDoffit* County. Pied.— \W regret t< lt*arn that Mr*. Mary A. Tewel, aged 55 died v-iy suddenly in this County on Saturday, Nov., 1 r>. She was apparent y in usu.ll health, and fell dead in Walking across the floor. Committed.— Beu. Paschal. alias Dill, borrowed some cotton secretly, ami lorgot to return it. ♦or which DiLatorv he was snitch-d up b - so e Fsq. Johustou and bound over. R chard, L"rd Collins, b coming bo idsm in, th s Paschal lamb was rel- ased to orowse in peace till the n*-xt Court. Mistaken InENTtry. Ap. lAtmig.n was brnught before the Commissioners on Fri lay, charg ed with violation of the 10th Section. Noverhaving beeu ar.este J before. Mr. L. was virtuously in lig oaut anl restive unlei tie durance of l-gal fetters. Alter hearing the erideuc-, it W-vs decided that Mr L. was the w otig man, and he wis discharged ; af ter which the B >ard scatter* and. * Mrs. Payton a plausible but dilapidated Dido, from whose chaste embr*ccs the d hand of and mill reeeutly snatched a “pijs .E »» , as,” s opp-d over iu Thomson last Friday, with her interesting but Btircily m »ra! exhibition, c vuistmgof divers >t ereo scopij views of mattors an 1 iltiugs in general, at the roinsu-j t ide ol 2'» cents to see 25 pict «res. One geuilenian who<e name wo witho and lor pru rfeutiul reasons, looked af the entire 25 beauties, and then re .'used to pay but 124 cents because he shut one ey« while look ng. Humbug —;Our town was honored ld*t weefc with llje pr st-uc? and perf.urni c»'S of a peripatetic bvau ly who part* his “Inr” in the middle, wears a flashy display of c tn<Jle-?lick jewelry, filthy l, rt ea f and a nos • tba: (el's a Bad tale of indiscrete iotima cy with div-rs hnipost-*. Hh playfully combines the useful with the orn un-Mjfat, patent with arrant tor’s License Irom the “C tv Kitlmrs,” h i g.,ier ously uddid a marnmoih “Uift Kiit«rpiise,” au<l managed to swindle the darkies out of a good deal ot their 8 irplu» change. And he s leit the in deep in sorrow, And too mad to say fare we 1, Hut they have the cunsoluiiou Tnat lie’ll tin I his wty to Halifax, where lie jusily belongs. Ihe Regular Meeting of the *-»ood Teniidars on hriday night last, notwiiliai.Hiding i!u* iurleinaucy of tin* we it her, was weli attended, aud much iutcr €3t hmlasted in the general business of the Lodge, and the select readings and doclam.iliou. Tne young lady readers, though somewhat nnbai rasse.i through in* .\perie.>c« uud ti idi y, e.d rein «rk.,bl> well; and the young genii man declaimer ►bared wilh th;*rn tho honors of the occasion uid the plau dits of the audience. Miss Fanny G raid real “Temptation. or The Fist Fabe ktep. ’ Mi>s Ella JL).ivis, ‘Glyinu i«* UdAg-.” M*a M lido Hull '‘Ujuth and the Drunkard.” M\ 0. J >. Richards, deoi iuicr, “i'tie .t ail of Warsaw ” 'I he prizes offered for the b -st reaiing auu d* c!a n.a'ion at the meeting b f re- a beau.iful A bum, and an elegant copy of Fotins—were awarded to Miss Jul a lieruon and Mr. Jas. F. Ham lion, and weie prseuted by the C. I\ Mr. F. I . Pearc •, inaufataud appropriat» address. The exercises weie interspers'd with music by tint Lodge Orches tra, of 'he merits of wliic‘>, being a member, iorbid- 1 , Sac. In behalf ol the in iiibersii<p, we su ' ge.sl to the occupdi ts of tie room immediately be low the Lodge, ttiat then’playful bool-heel applause, groun 1 and lo*ty tumbling oil tne 11 *or, and otliei annoy ng disturbances are not calcuhued to impress the community with anything Ike a suffocating s nse ol their manners and good raisin^. Th' Fibb Mnuiv i :.—Quite an excii-d crj.vd of our Firemeu and citizens ass«mbl and at the Depot lasi F May forenoon, ns the Moon train arrived, br ngi tg the lone.wi.hed-for Fire Engine, “Voung America,” a id. juyoudy «n«J cutiiuaiasticaHy wel comed and receive i ii. The Firc-na i, u oier com* maud ol Capt, 'l*. D. Curtis, and his Lieutenants Lul erste- t and llarr so ', took ch-urgecf the Engine, and, w.ih mauy hurrah*, curr ed it to a temporary engine-house. In the afiernoon the capac ry and effective ih.h of he. “Voting America” were part,al ly levied, iti the p- senct, of many spectators, but the weather was sc extremely cold an l he wind so high that a lu'l d;*pwy of is worth and power w.n irnpos.ible. Enough, however was s**en to sa»isfy all th t the gallant litils “Machine,” when properly m.nago l, can easily extinguish any ord nary fire. A stream, ueaily perpendicular, was *hro#n on and over the Muonic Hall, a ih ee--tor» budd- ing, aud the hgk *st bous* in town, a d' u ma's were made in which the “Young America” fully sustained t lie character given her by the Mac mi boys. Our Firemen, with a few exceptions, are u v ices at the bus ness, bit they are fearless, willing and brave and possess every qualified in necessary, with thorugh drill and pr.ict.ce-, to lender their Company as u-eful and efi-ciive in an emergency as any in ihe State. Ihe lown Connn ssionrrs have planned aud have already commeuejd digging cis terns in parts if ihe lown, so ihai, incase of fire, aa €mple supply of water may be Convenient. We must not forget to say that the trial of the En gine ou Friday owed much of its interest and suc cess to the Tnomsou Trundle-bed Hrigade, who, under command of two or tli ee Brevet-BregadW Corporals, rendered incalculable as-is ta nee by yel ling inces.-eutly aud get ti ig m everybody’s way. Such juvenile ambition and zeal should be encour aged. New Advertisements. At No. 324, Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., op posite Planters Hotel, our friends will find the House of W. I. Delph & Cos., dealers in Stoves, Hardware and House-furnishing Goods generally. Their stock is full and complete, every article war rented, and their prices reasonable. Rea l their advertisement in another column and give them a trial. John E. Benton again calls attention to a fresh arrival of seed wheat and oats ; assorted Flour, <fcc. Lawrence & Rigsby, No. 111, Broad Street. Augusta, Ga., have an advertisement in this issue of importance to Hotels, Boarding Houses, Private families Ac. Read their advertisement and see the good things they have, and then send them your orders and laugh and grow fat. Mr. N. A. Lewis, Principal of the Thomsou High School, has an advertisement iu another column. He is an able and thorough teacher and Christian gentleman, and worthy of a generous and liberal patronage. Col. John R. Wilson, in to-day's paper offers some valuable property for sale- Our young friend, R. W. 11. Neal, has a Lav Card in another column. Hois a young Lawyer of fine talent, thorough education and strict in tegrity, and we predict for him a brilliant future. CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN E. BENTON. Cotton lii'porr. Thomson Savannah is 1 Augusta , V' Charleston 1 s 1 Atlanta j-A S|>oeial NoticoM, -5 ES=iS StCCFS-| Oil, 1-50 Bushels Seed V. heat, . o(M) Bushels Tetui.. Bitick Seed Outs, •JoO Bushels I’unn., Brown Seed Outs, 16,00(1 lbs. Wheat Bran, 60 Barrels Flour, assorted grades, SO Sacks Liverpool Salt. JOHN E. BENTON, dec4tf Thomson, Ga. Caudiditl, s. Tire friends of J. I). Montgomery announce him a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Re ceiver of McDuffie County at th<s ensuing election. To the Voters of McDuffie County.--We are authorized to announce Sanford (' Worrill a can didate fur Tax Collector at the ensuing election, in January next—for one term only. Foil Tax C< elector. —The fric ils of N T. lias ton, announce his name us a s liiable Caitd.ilato fur the office of Tax Collector of MoDnffi; County,at the ensuing Election. The f-ienls af Wm. Wall annonncs his name as a Candidate Tor the Office of ShfilT ol McDuffie Connly nt the ensuing election. In case of Vie. H ali s election, Mr. D. F. Fa r will lie oppointed Deputy. We are authorized to anuoaneo C. M. Wall a Candidate for Fax Collector of McDuffie Connly at he Ilex l election. t oct3olf We are authorized to unnounoa H. W. Young, as a candidate, for re-election tp tho Office of Tax Collector for McDuffie County nt the ensuing election. Through the influence of friend*, I antm-moe. myself as a candidate tor ihe office of Sheriff of McDuffie County at the rustling election. B. VI. Evws. Ihe friends of Srtonon Norris announeo iris name as a suitable nan lid it- for Ihe office "1 Sheriff of McDuffie Connry at the rorueinrr diction. Mr. .lames P. Johnson will bo appointed 7>rpuly Sheriff iu case ol Mr. Nairn,’ election. DctOif. A A<l vtu’i i -;< nuui,‘s. liupui-iiiat TO HOTELS 31A T n!l3 H3JSH3 AND PRIVATE FAMILIES* rHE UniL'i-signed ar*i now Prepared to Supply 2 Hotels, Boarding Houses, and Private Fami lies, with the Choicest Beef, Veal, Mutton, Lamb, / Pork, Spiro Ribs, Pork Sausage, Roasting Pigs, Game, Etc. IX ANY QUAN TITY DESIRED. All our Meats arc warr.mte.l Fresh, an l ~f tho Best Kind. OUR CORNED BEEF, Put up by our Mr L.vwkkxoe, is superior to any from New York Fulton Market, CiT Also, we keep a First-Class Family (Jrocery, well stocked with ali kinds of Family Supplies, including Canned Fruits, Fish, Meats, Pickle s, Jellies, Flo. Ist Send your Orders or Baskets to ns, and we will fill them an l ship l>y earliest train direct, at the Lowest Market Prices. Wo will, also, fill any or ler from customers for articles that are not in our line--such as Fish, Oysters, Vegetables, Bakers’ Bread, etc. We are confident of giving satisfaction and ask only a trial. LAWRETTOE &RTRSBY, 1 I I Hrond Street, Anil sfall 1(> Lovvesr Maukef Augusta, Ga. B-W. IL HEAL 3.11 orn cj) at Cuid , Thomson <; v. OiKce.—in Court-House Building, dec4mO. FOB SAI .2 J. One Store House and Lot, one D .vei ling House and Lot, and several vacant Lots lor sale low for cash in Thomson, ! by . JOHN R. WILSON, dccltf. To Contractors. ON the 14th Dec., inst., the under signed Commissioners will let, to the lowest bidder, at the location of same, the building of a bridge over Upton’s Creek, on the road from W. H. I Murray’s to Mrs. Seay’s. Terms and specifications furnished at j said time and place. A. It. STROTIIER, ) q ! J. J. MORRIS, } I B. GL GRIFFIN, )?■ j and frc4t2 Thomson oi,>li School For? Mors Fisls, THE next session of this; school will commence o. *Mond;iy, Jun. lSth 1573. TUITION PER SCHOLASTIC YEAR JO WEEKS Preparatory Class $ 20.06 Intermediate Class 30.00 Advanced Class -10.00 The course of instruction is thorough. .Students are prepared for aiiv c'ass in College, or instructed in practical course, if desired. For particulars apply to N. A. LEWIS, Principal. dec-1 ts Thomson, Ga. fV o i j cr. Ordlnnnfs Ojicc, Dec. !, 1572. Several cifzens of MeDullie. County having petitioned lor anew public road, commencing at Thomson, and riming via Mrs. Sain. Wilson’s, and from thence to the Greensboro road where (he Gib son road iintersects it ; and asking a dis continuance td tho road as it now runs front Thomson via R. S. Lazenby's plantation to the intersection the Gib son ami Greensboro roads; and Com missioiiers having been appointed to view and mark said contemplated new road, and report ori the expediency of discontinuing the old road, as above named, and they having marked out the new road, and repm ted that the public utility and safety require that, the old road, as it now runs, he discontinued jand the new road established : All persons are therefore notified that ion the ot,lt day ol January 1873, Ihe Petition for said contemplated now road will be granted, and -aid old road discontinued by an Order from this Court, unless good cause is shown to the contrary. A. B. THR VSIIEIL Ordinary. GEORGIA- 3/- .'foe CWy” On 'lie first Tuesday iu January next, will be sold at the Courthouse door iu Thomson, between the lawful hours of sale, a body of land, containing One Hundred Acres, more or less, adjoin ing lan ks ci Josephus llillman. Airs, j JlcMust era lid G. V, . Cndv, levied on as the property of Jas. P. Hodo, Trus tee ol America V. Hodo, to satisfy ii-fa in favor of E. 11. Pottle issued from the .Superior Court of Warren County, April Term 1572. idee 1(130. WM. WALL. Dep. ShfT. GLORG T A —Me Du fie County. \ WaTILL be sold, before the Coii't- V v house door in Thomson, on the Hist Tuesday in ianuary next between the legal hours of sale, One iilac/r Horse land a Bugay, levied on as the property of A. J. Adkins Sr; to Satisfy a fi. fa. I issued from MeDullie Superior Court in favor of M Hall. is. A J. Adkins. Sr. J. T. STOVALL, Sheriff. dec td-30 GEORG.I A— Mi. D'ljfii: County. W 5/” ILL be so ld before the court, V y house door, in the town ol Thom son, in said county, on the first 'Tues day in January next, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit: One fifteen (15) horse flower engine and pipes, one cart and lowness, one smithing furnace, oue lot of brass box ing, one Retort and Crab windlass, one lot of steel, all being on the premises ( known as the Columbia Gold Mining Cm, situated in MeDullie County, Ga. Levied on as the property <d A. A Lane, A. Ralston, (J. \V. ilo vi;:i and ! Jeuii s Corylon, to satisfy sundry li. fas. ! issued June 23th. 1872, by the (fieri-of th*- Superior Court upon affidavits made before the Ordinary of said county, of indebtedness for labor performed, by Monroe Holliman, James Carlyon and Belknap Suit It. J<» IN T. STOVALL, Slu-rifl decld-30 GEORGIA McDuffie County. Francis .M. Hobbs np- V V plies to me for letters of admin istration upon the estate of Jonathan Huff, deceased These aie therefore to cite and admonish all persons con cerned, to be find appear at my office, wit!.in the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters t.f admioistation should not be granted to said applicant. Given ander my hand and official sig nature. A. B. THRASHER, dec4d3o Ordinary. Academy for Sale. Saturday, the 14th day of De mLf cember, inst., the Thomson High School Academy will be sold at public outcry, to the highest bidder. Terms made known ou day of sale, deelfo A. B. THRASHER,Ordinary. eauij&u IgsTlrars, Tfilil.ll.XiKY, WUttBGSY. The Spring Term, 1873, of this | school, begins on Monday, January 6th, j and elopes July 13th. J. W. SHANK, Teacher in charge. I nov27 8 i Tiie Gales of Araby are not spicier j than the aroma of the fragrant Sozodont imparts ot the breath. Nor is the heart of the ivory nut I whiter than the teeth that are cleaned daily with i that matchleea fluid. GEOKGIA— McDuffie County. On the lir't Tuesday in January next, will be sold, at the Courthouse in Thom son, within the lawful hours, a tra t of land in said county, one mile and half ftotti Thomson, containing Thirty-two acres, adjoining lands of B. P. O’Neal. Mrs. M. A.Hamilton and David Sills. | On the land is a comfortable dwelling, ! containing five rooms and necessary out- S buildings. So das tf.e | roperty of Wil liam Watson deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceas ed. Terms cash. dec 1.130 DAVID SILLS. Admr. THE OLD POPJLAR BUSHE HOUSE Corner of Broad and Washington Streets, August i, Gourgia, ! Was Re-opened for Public patronage on the I st instant, by j. s\ saasi’isLEit, whose long experience enables him to giiuiuntee satisfaction to all who favor him with their patronage. The Con jtral Location and Moderate Charges (which arc less than regular hotel charges), of the 33 rizK 53 HOUSE, are advantag is to visitors to the eity th it are worthy of their consideration. novvlTnifl DR. ItU OLT, A. iNT XD , 3 dentist, Can he found at Ins Operating Room in Tliouison, Gi, on the first donday in cacti month, where he will remain one or t vo weeks, except in “cases of sic/r --uess.” August 7tf C j (’■''ji ri’fo"' A wmteijj ASlcf i'--s ofTr''rt;tngpeiv ■. 1-. i.ei-.ai a Leo. 4.15,w0. tt.asun ACa, ( l'a:tLsd, Ualut. s-l'i 4yl >. MB*pmr « 00. Wliolasato anl ISataU Dmlorsin W Ills min a S. E. IMS ALSO •saiiij-lJliiiia French Chinn, CJnsswnrc. Ac. 211B,uii Sm’osi:, Augusta, Gr aprlO ly. it ■' it MULE. jfl* TRAY If I) from the plantation of r 3 the undersigned, on Sunday tile24th instant, a large bay horse-mule, four years old, with a small knot on his right hip, near tiie flank, and a white spot on liisuec.k caused from the halier. Any information will he than/dully teceivetl. 8. W. BAILEY. nov27t'J Den ring, Ga. It. R. JAOTKSI at. IS 11L1E 7L IfttO., 205 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., it «p c (u'lv :»s:-; your ntteutioii »o a ful* line of ih* folltiwinif goods, which will b t » sola as low as auy olhff house : CARPET DEPARTMENT. T. lr*e C.iriahlS, M usliil Cllrlaius, K«li Li Vflv f U iu.f**w M uicl a*l sizes. Ivtjrl Sh Hslist.i*'a Carpofs, Cl tu.«. all Wallin linen Py uud Ingram''' l,ll >•»><* H rder», Gurpols. U.-ai.tiliil Gurouioa. Vull li, II n-p.-tw, OBOCIiEV IiKI'AIITMENT. lioup Gvp-1.1, „ . ~ .. F.nr ()i (!i ,||| S Laiuue 1 mi.v l.roceritts, T*Md« 0,1 Glut (is. ~ r ,r : "'r,j l .Si.it* (.Vpets uiul UoiD, * '»;• Muling., l),- (r ,.» aj .|K..g«l.<.r.cker». |fo„ r Vlits Dm,.-pnes 1-oeii. DuHkef.s of all kinds, Wood curtain department. w^re Curlain Mo *- ids, I’ ouiim and liras cs, (Jorine.t .and llamK Flan aiion Sapjdies. < u'p -ts, 0.l (Moths and Cmtaiusmade mid 'aid at short iioi 6cf3:!in6 VrtLUABLE LAND IN MCDUFFIE COUNrY F«33 SALE. (“TTN'DEft and by virtue of an order kij, l granted by llou. Win. Gibson, Jud.ie of the Superior Couits, of t.L Circuit, ou tiie 2*sth August, IS7I, and ol record in the Clerk’s office of Superior Court, of Richmond county. Ga., will he sold, at public oilt-ury to the highest bidder, at the Court House it Thomson, McDnlfie county, Go., be tween the usual hours, on the first Tuesday in January, 1573, the undivi (led one-half interest in iind to the fol lowing real estate and improvements I !hereon, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land in said county of McDuffie, near the town of Dealing; Ga.,containing 1,146 acres, more or less, and adjoining lands now owned by John Harris, the Georgia Railroad and B-nkir.g Company Lavina Crosby, John Walker aud others. The improve rents consist of a line residence, containing eight rooms; two store shops, farm houses and other necessary buildings. The Georgia Railroad runs through this tract of land and lias right of way sis delineated on map. The other undivided half interest was sold about a year ago to B. B. Miller, Esq., at §14.000, and has been by him bargained to Robert J. Morrison. Property can be treated for privat.ly until day of sale. For further particulars apply to W. P. Gassets, Augusta, Ga., or John P. King. Esq. TERMS—§S,OOO of purchase money cash, balan:e in twelve months, with interest from day of sale. The pur chaser will pay for title papers. W. p. CASSELLS, uov27 MARY J. CASSELLS. STAPLES & REAB, gno<c s n s . 2J[AVE now on hand and constantly keep a /ull stock 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 tiie liberal patronage, heretofore bestowed. STAPLE & REAB, sep 2-5m3 Augusta. Georgia. IT’JAXjXj -ZATXriO WIMTEIK. goods. IoBUANieoTf, j|jAVE just received direct from New York a splendid stock of PA.LL JK.ISTID WINTER GOOD3 , Consisting of a fine assortment of GENTS’ HEADY AD E CLOTHING OP T2SE VERY LATEST STYLES AYR FA SI3IO.YS. Btiple Goo os &no Notions of every vaiiety. 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 ot the in trkets there, thus enabling us to sell our goods at the very lowest prices. /Ce invite our customers to cone and examine our stock. sep.lSma MORGAN & SCOTT. mmmrmE emporium. JOHN M. CURTIS & BRO. THOMS m, GEC RCIA. "rfIAKE pleasure in calling the attention of the public to their large and JsL extensive stock of Furniture, 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, Dining, Center, Card, Tepoy, Leaf and Extension Tables Secretaries, Book, flail and What not Stands. A Fmz ASSORT OF CHAIRS. Easy Chairs. Rocking Chairs, Parlor and Dining Room chairs, Children's Low un i high Chairs, Wool and Upholstered Chairs, Camp Chairs. In a worJ, Chairs of aIL varieties and of every quality a ms a:u l xm s hsk o? eio-mu filinitijhe. Bedsteads from $5 sls, Trundle-Beds, Cribs, Cradles. Marble-top, Sink and Plain // ash Stands, Towel Racks, Canopy and plain Musquito Nets, Matting, Garpet ing and Matrasses. A miscellaneous stock embracing almost every article ornamental or useful, on hand. Children's Wagons and Carriages, Shelf,biliee and Common Towel Racks. Odiee Chairs, flat Racks, (both plain and line,) and many other articles too ueinerous to meution. A Large Apartment ol* .Iltrrors, of all qualities from the plain autl Ciieap lotfic Large, Fine and Costly. A &ic3 Lot of Piano Stools. Having purchased our stock for cish at the lowest wholesale prices in New York, we cm defy co npatition, and we pledge ourselves to duplicate any bill that can be purchase 1 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 acco ii n ) late the n, and please 1 to show the n through our extensive assort ment. Come, see and price for yourselves. sep4m4 ALSO A(i E fll T FO II M. E. BSUC&RRM & CO. Manufacturers of Sasli, Doors, Blinds, Etc BERZELIA., GEORGIA. Will sell at Charleston prices with freight added. CmiVTS, WAS)N ANII BU33Y manufactory. MIVING seen ei the services of competent workmen, lam now prepared to lurnish my customers with Wagons and Busies, which for durability an i style of finish cannot be excel le I anywhere. I am also prepare I to and > all rep dring at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Give ine a trial, and Ife and sure you must be satisfied. 13 LACK S M ITHING. * I am also prepared to do all kinds of Black-Smith work upon ray usual terms. Sep4m4 JOHN M. CURTIS. & BRANDT, , WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IA BOOTS, SHOES, HATS &C. 222 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Opposite Merchants & Planters’ National Bank, and just below Central Hotel. cot»m3