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the HJcfttffie gonmal HOME MATTERS J. Ij. &, W v M.-Hardaway pay •'the highe. mar ket prices for cotton. The effect’ of Simmons’ Regulator on the stomach, liver and kidneys is prompt and effectual. Died.—Wo regret to announce the death of E. Ftorronce Esq., which sad eveut transpired at his home at Harlem, in Columbia County, on Wednes day morning, December 4th» Mr. Fiorrenct was one of the most promising young lawyers of the State, intellectual, energetic, well educated, with trblemished character for honesty & Q d integrity, his prospects for a career of honor and usefulness were more than flattering. We sincerely sympa thise with his relatives and numerous friends in their deep bereavemen t. Our friend, Mr. John S. Watson, has taken charge of the old Globe Hotel Stables, on Ellis* between Jackson and Mclntosh Streets, Augusta Ga., where he proposes to keep a first class Livery and Sale Stable. To the public generally we will say that Mr. Watson is an accommodating, generous, high-toned gentleman, upright and honest in all his dealings. To those who know him we need not say anything. Everybody who goes to Augusta will call around to see John. Personal.—Judges Reese, of Washington, and Hook, of Augusta, were in Thomson lost week on professional business; and Col. E. H. Pottle, of Warrenton, made a short stop in our town Monday, on his way to Appling. Col. E. Nebhut, the genial and popular Agent of the Atlanta Sun gave us a flying visit also. We did not see Col. N., but understand that he has recovered from the effects of his recent experiment in breaking glass windows. The following from the Augusta Chronicle & Sentinel of Dec. 7, in reference to the old and reliable Boot and Shoe House of Mr. Peter Keenan, we insert and fully endorse ; A Fine Dinner.- Despite the Boston fire, the advance in leather and the embarrassments of trade by the horse disease, the energy of that popular one price shoe merchant, Mr. Peter Keenan, has just secured thirty cases of first class goods, upon which he has determined to make an average re duction of price of about 13 per cent. He makes a fine display in our advertising columns this morning, of a partial list of goods and prices. The display of boots and shoes at bis establishment, however, completely eclipses the most tasty and striking manner in which we can announce the fact. So go and look for yourselves. Cotton Retort. —The following report contain* a statement of the Cotton shipped from Thomson Depot from September Ist, 1871, to Septecinber Ist, 1872, Sept. Ist 187!, to Sept. Ist 1872, 4,b00 Biles. Sept. 1872 1212 Bales. Oct. 1872 1740 “ Nov. 1872 1780 “ Totals for the 3 mouths of 1872, 4,732 Bale*. This statement shows that there have been ship ped from this Depot 132 irore bales for the three months ff September, October and November of this year than for the whole twelve months prior to September Ist. Appointmekt-* or Ministers. —The Methodist Conference, at it* recent Session iu Atlanta, made the following appointments for this (Augusta) Dis trict, for 1873 ; Cal l) W. Key, P. E. Augusta—St. Johns—W. Watkins Hicks, 1). W. Calhoun, Sup. •* St. James—J. E. Evans. “ Aslury—T. A. Seals. Richmond Circuit—B. F. Farriss. Appling—D. Kelsey. Belair Mission—To he supplied by E. P. Bonner. Thomsen —Wiley T. Hamilton. Warrenton—W. F. Smith, Factoiy Mission—To be supplied J. E. Rorie. Sparta—J. M. Lowery. Hancock - Felix P. Brown, J. Purvis- aae to be ©applied. Craw ford vjlle—A. C. Thomas, Mifledgeville—A. J. Jarrell. Baldwin—VV. R. Branham, Jr. McDuffie County.— We publish in another column the proceedings and Resolutions of a Tax payers convention held in Thomson on Saturday last. This meeting was composed of our best and most substantial citizens and heaviest taxpayers from all parts of the county, and their proceed ings. under all the circumstances, evinced a com mendable spirit of conservation and forbearance. We have only a few words of comment to offer at present, prefering not to anticipate the Commit tee appointed by the Convention, whose duty it is to point out the manifold advantages and benefits, personal, commercial and financial, assured by the establishment of anew county; and to correct the errors into which some of our citizens have been led by misunderstanding the cause and amount of taxes which we are called upon to pay. A simple statement of a few plain facts, however, will not be amiss at this time. Quite a number of persons who signed petitions for the repeal of the Act forming the new county, have assured us that they did so under the impres sion that the taxes levied this year, State and county, amount to SIB.OO on the $1.000.00., while the taxes in Columbia county are only $7.00, and in Warren $ll.OO on the $1,000.00. The truth is xmr county this year is taxed, for all purposes only $14.00 on the $1,000.00, which, we are in formed, is the same as the tax levied in Jefferson, (which is an old county, with a good courthouse and jail) and is lighter than the taxes of many of the old counties, and very little more than the taxes of Columbia and Warren. Again, when we consider the heavy expenses incurred this year from rents of public buildings; the prosecution and punishment of criminals j their transportation to and from distant jails; payment for services of extra officers ; increased pay of jurors, Ac., it is a matter of surprise to us that sensible,reasoning men will insist that our county taxes are extraordinarily burthensome. The necessity for even the present taxation may not occur again for years to come, and the amount to be collected next year will ncc essarilv be much less, and in four of five years at most, the county will be out of debt, with good Rnr! commodious public buildings ; to say nothing xyt the incalculable benefits to trade and commerce, and the great inciease in value of real estate. These are only a few of the many reasons which the Committee will adduce; and when properly laid before the people will, wp are confident, satis fy the most dissatisfied But, to remove all grounds for complaint, we suggest that the building of the courthouse be postponed for a few years, and we content our selves for the present with building a substantial jail which, to avoid inconvenience and expense, we are compelled to have; and we venture the assertion that in less than three years, citi zen of the county will cheerfully and willingly pay all taxes for county purposes, without a murmur of dissatisfaction. Meetiso of Citizens and Taxpayers.—A large number of the most substantial aud influential citi zens of McDuffie assembled at the Courthouse in i hornson Saturday last, to discu>s and take steps iu matters ol importance to our new County. Rev. Josephus Hillman was called to the Chair, and J. E. White requested to act as Secretary. The Chairman expiated the object of the meeting, after which Judge J. B. Neal offered a scries of Resolu i*ons, which after being discussed aud amended were unanimously adopted, as follows : With regret and surprise we have earned that a number of the citizens of McDuffie are in .king an effort to have the Act establ shing the new County repealed, by circulating petitions ad soliciting signatures, to be presented to the Legislature, with that rbject in view, to which Boma good ciliten* have attached their names without due considera tion of the subject aud its couscquencies. Wo there fore deem it advisable that counter petitions be cir culated and presented ?o the Taxpayer , g i ing them a chance to protest against the movement. Our taxes are measurably higher this year, on account ol the * xpenses iu bringing Hmnil'on and bis gang to punishment for their high crimes against the State, and the persons and property of the good citizens of the County—an occuvroi ce which, iu all probability will not happen agiiu iu many years; therefore, Be it resolved, that three competent and euerget ic citizens in each district of the county he appoint ed and furnished with subscription lists, for the purpose of obtaining the siguatuiva ofall who oppose the repeal of said Act, und to lay before the people tlie great pe uoual conveniences and material ad vantages hi and benefits of the new county, aud a true statement of the taxes assessed, the liabilities of thoemuty, and the probable low taxes after this year. that the Chairman appoint a Commit tee of five, to receive and consolidate the petition?, make out corupat alive statements of the taxes of our county with the counties of Warreu and Columbia, and, if necessary, have them laid before the Legis lature ; and that this committee ol five appoint aud instruct the District committee*. The Chairman appointed the following named genthmeu to constitute the committee of five: J.is. B Neal, J. 11. Stockton, Wui. Johnston, Jas. S. Jones, W. M. Pi is. On moliou the meeting adjourned. Iu the afternoon the Committee of li r e held a meeting with J. I*. Neal in the chair and V. C. Hudson. Secretary. The following district com mittees were appointed : Me. Auburn : A. J. Story, A. J. Adkim, and Jamc? F. Montgomery. Hear ing : A. E. Siuigi', John Harris, James f*. Republican : VV. S. Smith, J. J. Mor ris, B. G. Sutton. Wrightsboio: 0. T. McCord, VV. A. Wade Sr., Anderson Ivey. Thomson: 11. W. Gerald, James R Wilson, Jacob Printup, B. A. Willingham. D . Jamesß. Jones was requested *o canvass th« county at large, without respect to districts. New Advertisements. The crowded condition of our columns last week prevented us calling attention to several now hJ verlisemeuts, A. B. Thrasher, our Ordinary wants to sell the Thomson Academy, and open a now road from our loan to the G eensboro road; and iu this iss >e ho offers for sale various grades of Gua nos for which he is Agent, lie ia au honest, up right man, aud his word is au good as his bond. Give him a trial. See adveitisementg of Sheriff’s Sales. Also hole ol land by David Sills, Administrator. See also no tice U) Bridge CouiraetorH. C. W. Arnold & Cos. appear with anew adver tisement in to-day’s paper. They have the finest assortment of Confectioneries and Fancy Groceries we have seen iu many a day. They are well fre pared for Christmas, aud Charlie Sells his goods so low that nobody can complain. Call aud see for yourselves. See advertisement of stray mule in another col umn. See V. M. Borum’s Notice of s 1c in another colhuui. Also Tax Notice from S. D. Morris, City marshal. Chapped Hands, face, rough skin, pimples, ring worm, salt-rheum, & other cutaneous affections cured, and the skin made soft and smooth, by using the Juniper Tar Soap, made by Caswoß, (lizard & Cos., New York. Be certain to get the Juuiper Tar Soap, as there are many worthless imitations made with common tar. dec4w2s. The Purest and Sweetest Cod-Liver 0.1 is Haz ard & Caswell’s made on the sea shore, from fresh, eelocled livers, by Caswell, Hazard & Cos., New York. It is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all othoi p. Piiy sicians have decided it superior to any of the other oils iu market. dec4w2s. CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN E. BENTON. Oolton Kcporc. Thomson I 7 @ Savannah 18 @ l^i Augusta IS 18| Charleston 18 <® l&i Atlanta I7J @17 4 Hjjeeial Notices. Just Received* 150 Bushels Seed Wheat, 300 Bushels Term., Black Seed Oats, 250 Bushels Term., Brown Seed Oats, 16,000 lbs. Wheat Bran, 60 Barrels Flour, assorted grades, 80 Sacks Liverpool Salt. JOHN E. BENTON, dec4tf Thomson, Ga. Candidates. The friends of J. D. Montgomery anuoxmee him a candidate for re-electicn to the office of Tax Re ceiver of McDuffie County at the ensuing election. To the Voters of McDuffie County. —AVc are authorized to announce Sanford C. Worrill a can didate for Tax Collector at the ensuing election, in January next—for one term only. For Tax Collector.—The friends of N. T. Bas ton, aonouuce his name as a suitable Candidate for the office of Tax Collector of McDuffie County, at the eusuing Election. The friends of Wm. Wall announce his name as a Candidate so. the Office of Sheriff of McDuffie County at the ensuing election. In case of Mr. IN all’s election, Mr. D. T. Fair will be oppointed Deputy. We are authorixed to announce C. M. Wall a Candidate for Tax Collector of McDuffie County at he next election. oct3otf We are authorized to announce H. W. Young, as a candidate for re-election to the Office of Tax Collector for McDuffie County at the ensuing election. Through the influence of friend*, I announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of McDuffie County ut the entutug election. Oct9tf B. M. Evans. The friends of Solomon Norris announce his name as a suitable candidate for the office ot Sheriff' of McDuffie Cotiniy at the eneueiug ehetion. Mr. James P. Johneou will be appointed Deputy Sheriff in case ol Mr. Norria* election. Oci9tf. „„„■ ■ 11. wn i. ui _ Adviu'tiNeineutK. NOTICE. WyBTILL be sold at my residence near ?V Thomsen, on the 18th of De cember, inst., all my perishable proper ty, consisting of Household and Kitch en Furniture, such as Beds, Bedsteads, and other things too telious to men tion. V. M. BORUM. decl ltl GIJANOS THE undersigned calls the attention of the public to the various kinds of standard Fertilizers for which he is the authorized Agent. The superiority of these Guanos has been well establish ed by long experience, and the prices are reasonable. Terms Cash, or on time with good security. declltf A. B. THRASHER. TAX NOTICE. ALL persons, who have not paid their town taxes for the year 1572, are notified to call at the office of W. T. O’Neal and settle the same at once, or li. fas. will be issued against them af ter the 15th clay of the present month. dec2tl S. D. MORRIS, Marshal. HTRAYED. From my place near No. 13, Central Railroad. Otic llark-bny ISorsa ill isle, about G years old, with a white ring around his left front ankle, and a white spot on his back. He was lust seen near Muirs Bridge, Briar Creek. Any one who will take him up or give me any information so that I can get him will be liberally rewarded. Address me at Tennelle, No. 13, Cen tral Railroad, Ga. A. S. BARNES. declltl. C. W. ARNOLD. Dll. JAMES S. JONES. €. W, f&SEJVQL® & Cq> * GROCERS & COMMISSIOSIERCITS THOMSON, GA. Having gone entirely into the sale of STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, take pleasure in announcing to their friends and the public genetully that they now have and will continually keep on hand a FULL AND WELL SELECTED STOCK of Staple and j>'ancy Groceries, princi pal among which may be found Bacon, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Mackerel of the finest grades, Syrup, Moiases of every grade, Ctieese, Crackers, Pearl Grits, Hominy, Rice, Lard, pure Liverpool Salt, Goshen and country butter. Iu their line of FANCY GROCERIES they do riot hesitate to say that they have the finest variety ever exhibited in this market. In the selection may al ways be found CANED Lima Beans, Green Corn, Fresh Sal mon, Fresh Mackerel, Fresh Peaches, Pine Apples, Pears, Apricots, Oysters, Mince Meat, Pickles, both domestic and imported, JELLIES, Preserved Prunes, Damsons, Raspber ries, Blackberries. Limes, Pepper Hash, Pepper and Worcestershire Sauces, CANDIES, CHOCOLATE, both in drops and for the table, Conden sed MilAr, Extracts of all kinds, Apples, Oranges, Cocoanuts, Almonds, Pecans, Brazil Nuts, English Walnuts &c. They also heve a fine assortment of Tobaccos, Segars, Pipes, Smoking To bacco, Teas, Soap, Plain and Toilet, Lunch Baskets, Cream Tartar, Soda, Yeast Powders, all of which they are offering at low cash prices that cannot fail to suit all. Our motto is still “Quick Sales and small profits.” C. "W. Arnold & Cos. Thomson, Ga. [mr 13y 1] decll. The Gales of Araby are not spicier than the aroma of the fragrant Sozodont imparts ot the breath. Nor is the heart of the ivory nut whiter than the teeth that are cleaned daily with that matchleee Htud, 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 VV. H. Murray’s to Mrs. Seay’s. Terms and specifications furnished at said time and place. A.R. STROTHER, ) o J. J. MORRIS, } § B. G. GRIFFIN, ) ? dec4t2 R. IT- BUSH, Agent. I am agent for the following Standard Fertilizers, and will take pleasure in supplying all those in need of a good manure •* Atlantic Phosphate Wando Fertilizer E. Frank Coe’s Guano Eto wan Guano. To any of my pluuting friends desirous of pur chasing the very lx>st standard Fertilizers, lain prepared to furnish them on the most reasonable terms. _oct 30tf R. H. BUSH, Agent. Tax Collector’s Notice. IWILL meet the citizens of th* County at the following Precincts this month, for the pur pose of collecting the State and County Taxes .* Thomson, Saturday’s, Nov. ‘.Hh, 10th, 23d aud 30th. Wrightsboi •. Monday’s Nov. 11th, 18th and 25th. Republican, Tuesday’s Nov. 12th, 19th and 2t»tU. Hearing, 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 appoii meats, prepared to settle their taxes, us lam irn acted by the Or dinary of the county to issue e? utions against all delinquents after the first day of January next, 11. W. YOUNG, Tax Collector of McDuffie Cos. novC ts DR. HOLT Dentist, Can be found at bis Operating Room in Thomson, Ga., on the first Monday in each month, where lie will remain one or two weeks, except in “cases of •ici ness.” August 7tf COLUMBIA ISSTIIUTE, TE9HUSON, GEORGIA. The Spring Term, 1873, of this school, begins on Monday, January Gtb, and closes July 13th. J. W. SHANK, Teacher in charge. iiov27 8 STRAY MULE. TRAYED 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 thun&fully received. S. W. BAILEY, nov27t2 Hearing, Ga. R. R. J VUES G. fllllJll A El ICO., 205 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., R Hp c fully ask your attention lo a full line of ih« following goods, which will bo tola as low as any other house : CARPET DEPARTMENT. Lace CorlaillS, Muslin Curtains, K„„lUi V. 1-7 .ULep. vs Wi»<tnw S'.ad--. a'l turn. l£tigbsh ltr»fv-e's tl.rp(*l»,Cl't!i«. till width. Tliree I'ly aud Itivraiu W ‘* ll aud Harder., ('arpet., Uosutlful Cnromos. Venetian Carpets, QBoctßY osp*bt.si!»t. Carp* la. Choice Family Ororerita, Finor Oil Uoilm, received weeklv Table 0.1 Cloths, „ , „ y> 0 . . in i Puttied Ilainv, S a.rCn-pee end Rod., Crnnker., Ma t„, K » Itrugneu *»<l ])y *,„ ptici ,. Food '. Dour Mats. Baskels of all kintle, Wood CURTAIN department. VV u re, Curtain Material*, Bioouh Riid Brus’ ea, Cornices and Hands. Plantation Supplies. Carpets, Oil Cloths and Cue tains made und laid at short notice, oct3om6 VALUABLE LAND IN MCDUFFIE COUNTY FUR SALE, HTrNDER and by virtue of an order @UJ granted by Hon. Wm. Gibson, Judge of the Superior Courts, of Augus ta Circuit, on the 25th August, IS7I, und of record in the Clerk’s office of Superior Court, of Richmond county, Ga., will be sold, at public out-cry to the highest bidder, at the Court House at Thomson, McDuffie county, Ga., 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 esiate and improvements thereon, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land in said county of McDuffie, near the town of Hearing, Ga., containing 1,446 acres, more or less, and adjoining lands now owned by John Harris, the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company Lavina Crosby, John Walker and others. The improvements consist of a fine residence, containing eight rooms ; two store shops, farm houses and other necessary buildings. The Gtorgia Railroad runs through this tract of land and has right of way as delineated on map. The other undivided half interest was sold about a year ago to B. B. Miller, Esq., at 514,000, and has been by him bargained to Robert J. Morrison. Property can be treated for privately until day of sale. For lurther particulars apply to W. P. Cassels, Augusta, Ga., or John P. King. Esq. TERMS —$5,000 of purchase money cash, balance in twelve months, with interest from day of sale. The pur chaser will pay for title papers. W. P. CASSELLS, nov27 MARY J. CASSELLS. FOIL SALE. One Store House and Lot, one Dwel ling House and Lot, and several vacant Lots tor sale low for cash in Thomson, jby JOHN 3. WILSON. dec4tf. STAPLES & READ, GROCERS. JJj’AVE 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. FALL AND WINTER GOODS. Morgan & soott, jjAVE 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 AND FASUIOYS. St.xplb Dbv Gqo&s 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 taka all advantages of the markets there, thus enabling us to sell our goods at the verv lowest prices. fVe invite our customers to come and examine our stock. \ep.lßm3 MORGAN & SCOTT. EimNITUEE EMPORIUM. JOHN M- CURTIS & BRO. THOMS DN, GEORGIA. TAKE pleasure in calling the attention of the public to their large and extensive STOCK ©F FURWIfUBIi complete and full in every department, consisting of PARLOR <Sc OPT AMBER STTXI7E3, latest and most fashionable styles, of all prices from $45 to $l5O. Superb Lounges, Sofas, Marble-top Bureaus and Fahles Dining, Center, Card, Tepoy, Leaf and Extension Tables Secretaries, Book, Hall and What-not Stands. A FINE ASSORTMENT OF CHAIRS. F»«v Chairs Rocking Chairs, Parlor and Dining Room chaits, y Children’s Low and high Chairs, Woo 1 and Upholstered Chairs, Camp Chairs. In a word, Chairs of all varieties and of every quality A mi AND LA33E STODX OF BED-ROOM FUDNITURE. Bedsteads from $5 $45, Trundle-Beds, Cribs, Cradles, Marble-top, Sink and Plain B 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 Comnnon Towel Racks. Office Chairs, Hat Racks, (both plain and fine,) and many other articles too nemerous to meution. * I ar ,r e Assortment of Mirrors, of all qualities from the 1 ,iar *pUi2"id ctie*p to tue Large, Fineand 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 ill Augusta or elsewhere, prefenng to seU at those terms. All those in want of Furniture cannot do better any where, and Will find us ready , A „ ico" nolle .hem. end ple.aed to al.o. them through our »■»«; meat. Come, see and price for yourselves. r ALSO AGENT FOR M. E. imUCKMER <§• CQ. Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Etc BBRZELIA, GEORGIA. Will sell at Charleston prices with freight added. CAIUtIAGG. WAGON AND BUGGY MANUFACTORY. MAVING secured the services of competent workmen, I am now prepared to furnish my customers with Carriagss, Wagons and Buggies, which for durability and style of finish cannot be excelled anywhere. lam also prepared to d> all repairing at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Give me a trial, and I feci sure you must be satisfied. BLACKS MITHING. I ,vn alao prepared to do all kinds of Blaek-South work Sep4m4 H' BRANDT, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALER IN boots, shoes, hats &. c 222 Broad treet, Augusta, Ga. Opposite Merchants & Planters’ National Bank, beloW Centr * l Hotel.