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C’jif ftirMe Journal.
HOME MATTERS.
LOCAL DIRKCTOBY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Ordinary, A. B. Thrasher, Sheriff.
Solomon Norris. Clerk and Treasurer, R.
H. Pearce. Wm. Johnston, Judge of the
County Court.
COCN OILMEN.
®”Wm. Johnston.JChairman. D. F. Irving
H. W. Gerald, J. M. Curtis. W. T.
O’Neal, Sec., S. D. Morris, Marshal.
CHURCHES.
Methodist —Services 2nd and 4tli Sun
days. Rev. W. T. Hamilton. Pastor.
Baptist —Services Ist and 3d Sabbaths.
Rov. L. R. L. Jennings, Pastor.
MASONIC.
CdT Regular meetings let and :!d Tuesday
nights, N. A. Lewis. W. M.. VT. C. Wor
rill. Secretary.
ODD FELLOWS.
C-ff" Regular meeting Monday Night each
week. A. D. Hill. N. G., P. C. Hudson.
Secretary.
FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE.
C-y Regular meeting each Friday night.
V. C. Hudson, W. P.
POST OFFICE.
lliT It. W. 11. Neal, Post Master. Office
open for delivery (Sundays excepted) from
8 o’clock, a. m., to 6 o’clock, p, m. Office
open for delivery on Sundays from !> to 10
o’clock a. in. Letters for posting received
till 8 o'clock p. m.
ARRIVAL 01’ TRAINS.
GEORGIA 11. R.
Up Day 10.14
Down Day 3.28
Up Night 10.30
Down Night 1.48
MACON AND AUGUSTA R. R.
Up Day 2.25
Down Day 11.15
A. T. Stewart says: “He who invests
oue dollar In business,'should invest one
dollar in advertising that business.” It
it currently reported that V. T. Stew
art is a millionaire.
Communications,
The letter from our correspondent
‘Bully,’ is in type, but crowded out this
week.
Rattlesnake.
We learn that a rattlesnake, some 2 J or
3 feet iu length, was killed on Main
Street iu Thomson Monday last.
Commendable Pride.
We step proudly to the frout this week
with McDuffie county timidly but tri
umphantly exulting in the possession of
a full grown Doctor who spells ‘‘physi
cian” “fositiou.”
The Crops
Throughout this part of the country,
as we are informed by the planters, the,
recent heavy and continued rains have
very much retarded farming interests.
The crops themselves are well enough,
tint the weeds mid grass have gained the
ascendant and refuse to yield without a
desperate struggle.
Drawingroom Kntcrtainment.
We are requested to state that our
townsman, I>r. id- C 4. Holland, will give
one of his inimirtUHl? Drawingroom En
tertainments at the courthouse iu this
place on Thursday evening, Time sth,
pros., for the benefit of the Thomson
Firemen.
The cause is a good oue, and the Ex
hibition a good one, and we bespeak a
rousing house for the occasion.
Rip Van Winkle.
One of our merchants took the night
Passenger train at Augusta a few nights
.-ago to come home, but unfortunately
went to sleep and was carried to Buck
bead near Madison. There he changed
to the down Freight, and arrived at
borne next morning to breakfast, look
ing very much as if he had been detected
in doing a mean tiling. He don’t like to
hear anybody refer to Bip Van Winkle
in his presence.
N JSW AI) V KItTISKM KM’S
Augusta Advertisements.
H. L. A. BALK,
At the One Price Store, No 172 Broad
Street, Augusta, Ga., is well and favor
ably knowu to many of our friends, and
therefore needs no commendation from
us. In to-day’s issue he calls the atten
of liis old friends and customers to his
large and varied stock of Goods, with
his very liberal inducements to the trade.
Read his advertisement and see Ids of
fers.
I’OWELL A MULLER,
Have “changed frout” in their adver
tisement in this issue of the Journal, as
you will see by examining it. They are
detirmined not to carry over any of
their Spring and Summer Goods, mid
are therefore offering bargains in every
branch of their establishment. Read
what they have to say in another col
wim.
Home Advertisements.
DAVID P. IBVTNU,
In to-day’s issue our friends will find
the advertisement of Mr. Irving, one of
our oldest and most snecessful business
men, and one who has done as much for
the material and general welfare of our
community as any man in it. By industry,
energy and strict integrity he has built
up a flourishing and lucrative business—
aud he deserves it.
We would like to say a few things
about that Buffalo Head over his door,
but our foreman is closing his forms and
postively refuses to recieve another line.
See iu this paper Road Notice, Runa
way, Steam Engine for sals Ac.
The Purest and sweetest Col-Liver Oil is
Hazard A Caswell's, made on the sea shore,
from fresh, selected livers, by Caswell,
Hazard A Cos., New-York. It is absolutely
pure and sweet. Patients who have once
taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians
have decided it superior to any of the other
Oils :» ipartef.
Important Decision.
His Honor, Judge Thrasher, presid- ;
iug in Court of Ordinary, tried and de
cided a very interesting and important
case several days ago. John R. Wil
son, who had formerly applied for und
obtained a Homestead of realty and per
sonalty uuder the laws of IS6B, issued
notice and applied for the exemptions al
lowed under section 2013 of the code.
W. T. O’Neal, Esq., represented the
applicant, and Col. E. H. Pottle ap
peared for the creditors. His Honor re
served his decision which he has since j
rendered, and which is to the following
effect:
The Homestead laws of 1868 gave the
applicant choice, either to avail himself 1
of its benefits or to rely upon the 2013 1
Section of the code, and iu event lie chose
the former, he was debarred the privi
leges of the latter.
The recent decision of the U. S. Su
preme Court does not declare the entire
, Homestead law of 1868 unconstitutioual
but only so much thereof as relates to
debts contracted pr or to the enactment i
of those laws, so that the Homestead of
1868 is sill in force, with that exception,
and is good and valid. Therefore, the ap
plicant having chosen the Homestead of
| 1868, cannot now avail himself of the
benefits of Section 2013 of the code. The
application was dismissed.
There were many points of interest
i advanced by both of the legal gentle
men, and ably argued, all of which were
I duly weighed and considered by his Hon
, or iu arriving at. his decision, but the
! foregoing brief statement is as lengthy as
our space will admit.
Modoc Territory.
; Just outside the corporation line on
! the Wrightsboro’ road, is a piece of neu
[ tarl ground that scorns to enjoy the su
i prenie contempt of all those whose duty it
is to repair the highways of the common
j wealth. On this piece of road is a love
ly mud-liolc that puts one in mind of the
' beautiful lakes one reads of situated in
j Switzerland, in which, when it settles
j after being stired by disturbing wheels,
I may be seen the frolicsome tadpole en
! joying all the pleasures of liis native ele
i meut. Here, idso may he seen the liras
j quite as he rises on his wings majestic,
' and, when the sun is running low in the
i west, surrounded by gorgeous clouds,
may be heard the plaintive music of his
I mellow horn. The bridge over the ditch
I running across the road within tlie lim
its of this neutral territory, is in a
| sweetly demoralized condition, and we
think, is the prettiest place iu all Christ-
I endom to break down a vehicle or fiuc
ture a horse’s leg.
| This piece of road has enjoyed perfect
j freedom from repairs for the last two
j years, and we call attention to it to ask
| the authorities not to disturb its placid
I slumber. What a great pity ’twould be
jto disturb the gambols of the playful
tadpole or break in upon tlie S'tirre of
j tlie musical niiisquito ; besides these, it
1 is such a mice place to try the patience
; of those who come into town from this
direction, and test tlicir religious profes
sions. Will the s 11 let ii P.
Tin-; Bible Society.
The McDuffie County Bible Society
j held its third annual meeting at the
I Methodist Church in Thomson,
j h' s t, 25th inst., on which occasion a very
; large congregation was in attendance.
1 Rev. Wm. A. Parks, Bible Agent for
i the States of Georgia and Florida, occu
| pied the pulpit, taking for his text the
j 7th and Bth verses of tlie second Psalm,
j The sermon was excellent, aud the ap
' peal in behalf of the Bible Cause was
I forcible and effective, as the liberal re
j spouse of the congregation testifies.
; Tlie McDuffie County Society, being
iu its infancy, and laboring under many
I disadvantages, lias made very conunend
! able progress, and bids fair to do much
! good throughout the country. For the
; success attending it so far our people are
| indebted to tlie efficiency of the Officers,
j and particularly to the untiring patience
! energy and zeal of the Corresponding
| Secretary, Mr. li. H. Pearce.
! Tliis was formerly the “Columbia
| County Bible Society,” until the forma
: tion of McDuffie County, It will be seen
from the appended business proceedings
i that the two Societies have been consoli
dated, and are now known as the Colum
bia and McDuffie County Bible Society.
We wish the Society unbounded suc
cess in the gooij work, bespeak for it the
cheerful assistance and cordial support
of all good citizens.
j Below we publish the proceedings of
1 the meeting:
j At this, its third Annual meeting, the
McDuffie County Bible Society, after an
j introductory sermon by Mr. Wm. A.
; Parks, State Bible Agent, proceeds 1 to
: the transaction of business.
! Officers present: Mr. Johnston, Pres.,
j and R. 11. Pearce, Cor. Sec. and Treas.
After the reading of the minutes of the
last meeting the annual Report was call
ed for, read and approved. The follow
ing items from the Report are presen
ted :
Value of books sold for the year. . . $16,28
Value of books donated 9,10
Value of books on hand 25,46
Receipts, including cash on hand
at the begining of the year, $91,65
Paid American Bible Society on
book account, 90,30
Officers chosen for the ensuing year,
are: Judge Wm Johnston, President.
John E. Benton, Vice Pres.
R. H. Pearce, Cor. Sec., Treasurer,
and Depository.
On motion, the Executive Board was
abolished, and the duties of the Board
imposed on the officers.
The name of the Society was changed
to “Columbia and MoDulfie County Bi
ble Society.”
A collection for the causa resulted as
follows :
Cash, $33,90 I
Subscriptions, . 19,25 j
Mr. A. E. Sturgis and Rev. W. T. j
Hamilton was made “Life members.” i
Oa motion, the McDuffie Journal was \
requested to publish the proceedings of j
the meeting. Adjourned.
Wm. Johnston,
R. H. Pearce, Pres., !
See.
May 25th, 1873.
[JOURNAL COBRKSrONDENCE. ]
Deabino, Ga., May 26, 1873.
Mr. Editor :
I have been requested to ask you to I
give your many readers some information j
in reference to the State School Fund.— !
Many of our citizens are complaining 1
because they have to pay taxes for i
School purposes without deriving any
benefit from it. They very justly and
properly complain that the loss of tlieir
portion of the School Fund is hiatus
valdr deflendu*.
Although I believe that the School
Commissioner of this county is as good
and competent a mau to fill the office as
can be found in the State of Georgia,
yet it is to be regretted tliat McDuffie
county so far as I know, has failed to
recieve her portion of the School Fund
from the State.
Hoping you will be able to give your j
readers some information on this impor
| taut subject soon, 1 am,
Respectfully Y'ours,
Reporter.
We will state for the benefit of all in
terested that onr School Commissioner
j has spared neither time nor trouble in
I his efforts to secure and distribute to
j those entitled the portion of the School
j Fund due McDuffie county, and iu a
j short time will give to the public tlie re
| suit of his labors, together with all
| necessary information on the subject.
[ Editor.
[communicated.]
| Mr. Editor : You will confer a very great
favor on every one interested if you will
allow me sufficient space in your valuable
paper to call the attention of onr Firemen
to tlie importance of attending the meetings
of tlie company. Ail will remember tlie
desp interest taken by our citizens at large,
anil the generous donations freely made by
many to enable the town authorities to pur
chase the neces-ary equipments to render the
company an efficient oue. The town Commie
sioners not only gave tlieir personal influ
ence and countenance to the enterprise, but
strained every nerve to raise die funds nec
essary to meet the expenses-
But at last it was accomplished, the
money was raised and an engine, hose. Ac.,
wci e bought you know at what cost and
| trouble.
| There is probably not a better engine of
i its class in tlie State, nor can a more com
| petent or energetic officer than your pres
ent chief, Mr. T. D. Curtis, be found any
| where; but all these will not do, and if the
present course of the members of the com-
I pany is persisted iu, the company must go
j down—aud when the hour of need comas,
J you will not be ready, aud all tbo expenses
| and trouble that the public have been at
I will prove to have been a useless outlay of
I both money and time,
j When the engine was purchased the
i young men of our town fre dy enlisted iu
i the company, and by doing so became kou
lor bound to those purchasing the en
gine, Ac., to keep up ft the compny in our
| town, and they should not now forget that
j licit, "remise to those who so freely gave to
| meet the exigencies of the case. It is by no
J means enough that you pay your little fines,
I lines, Ac. Yon should, and if the company
! is kept alive, mu 4 give your personal atten
tion and presence to the matter—and I sin
cerely hope will do so iu the future.
I have not written iu auger or in censure,
but see that if the present course is contin
ued the company must go to pieces, and
leave our beautiful litttle engine without a
man to prove its efficency in the time of
need. A. Member.
Nmv Yilvoi-tisioiiioiitw. .
For Sale Cheap.
( )s K Six Horse-power Steam Engine with
Boiler, all ready for use, very well suited for
running one or two gins or other light ma
chinery. Apply to ISAAC ISELIN,
| May 28. It Thomson, Ga.
Dollars Reward!
Y EIjIX KaiiHom, colored, an apprentice
bound to the undersigned to learn the black
smith trade, ran away Saturday night, 17th
iust. He is about 17 ye<-rs of age is tall
and slim, with flat face and large head and
inout'i. and is very nearly black, had on
when he left dark clothes and a dove color
ed hat. He will probably seek employment
as a blacksmith.
The above reward w ill be paid for liis de-
I livery to me, or his arrest and confinement
I tmtil I can secure hiiu.
JOHN M. CURTIS.
May 2H. ts Thomson, Ga.
Notice to Road Commissioners.
(10MPLAINT8 have been made to me of
J the condition of some of the county
roads. The road from Thomson to Briar
Creek, known as the Louisville road, is too
narrow in some places for wagons to pas s
Some of the roads need repairing, while
others are obstructed by trees, fences, Ac.,
aud in many places too narrow,
i You win therefore see to it that the roads
i are properly repaired all obstructions re
moved, and all enlargements made as the
law requires. A. B. THIS ASHER,
May 28, 1873. 3t Ordinary.
Fine Work.
T
JL HE uiWersigned is prepared to do allkinds
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING,
Paper Hanarinjj
TV I >
HDUSS ©SIDBaTIS'R*
in the very highest style of the art, with
pro mptness Address or call on me at
Thomson. Ga. F. J. BREDHAM.
March 23 7m
TAKE Nonas.
T
1 HOSE indebted to ns fire requested to
m ike payment at the end of each month.
We have to pay C ASH for our goods, and
expect cash iu return or we will be compell
ed to charge Bank interest.
May 7 ts C. W. Arnold & CO.
J. 11. MONTGOMERY 1
r n
1 AKES pleasure in informing liis friends and customers that he is now receiving a
SPLENDID S T OCK OF
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
CONSISTING O F
ENGLISH, FRENCH & AMERICAN HOSE
* . !
Parasols, Linen and Lace Collars aud Sets, Edgeings, Tusertiugs Ac. A tine ;
line of new White Goods, Piques, Table Linens, Cotton aud Linen Diapers, Damask
Towels, Toweliugs, Shirtings and Sheeting.' of
Al-.L, IvINDS vV>l) QUAJ.ITIES.
a nice selection of Dress Goods, at low prices
Hats, Boots, and Shoes of the Latest Styles
mw mm anss.
apr 16 ts .T. 11. MONTGOMERY.
MORGAN & SCOTT,
Call the attention of their friends and customers to their
Splendid &ssqe tme nt of
Hi* uing- Ai>» Sujoier G-ooim*
which have been carefully selected by Mr. Morgan in New York city and purchased
at the very lowest figures, consisting in part of Grenadines, Poplins, Japanese Cloth,
White and colored Lawns, Organdie, Muslins, Piques of every variety, Percales,
Jaconets, plain and striped, Nainsook, and Swiss Muslin Ac. &e.
SPRIG AND SUMMER CLOTHING.
They call special attention to tlieil large stock of Spring aud Summer Clothing
for Men and Boys, and their excellent assortment of Hats.
SADDLE AND BRIDLE DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Morgan being connected with a large Saddle and Harness House in New
York enables them to offer superior inducements in that line of Goods.
All are invited to call and examine whether they purchase or not.
April 16, ts
@iFISKING <fcSITMMEBBoftWS
.linnet M§. Neal «&: Non,
Have just received a full and complete stock of
SPRING
AND
SUMMER
GOODS,
Embracing a largo assortment of
I , Vi> IE H J> RKIS ss (» OOT> H
Consisting in part of Japanese Silks, striped Piques, Linen Suitings, Grenadines,
Muslins, Swiss Mull, striped and chocked Jaconet, Nainsook, French Organdie,
Ladies Straw and Trimmed Hats
A LARGE STOCK OF NOTIONS
of every variety. Parasols of every description and at low prices.
A full and complete line of Boots and Shoes, Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats
Ac. Ac. Also a large stock of Family Groceries, Plantation Supplies, Hardware,
Crockery, Woodware, Saddles, Bridles Ac,
We cordially invite the public to call and examine our Stock.
April 16 ‘ JAMES B. NEAL A SON.
THE OLDEST SHOE MOUSE IN FME SP&TE ,
GOODE FROM ALL THE POPULAR
>E„ a o a a fa e t. n r e r s .
Will be sold at the lowest possible prices. The largest lot of Childrens and
Misses Shoes, Gents fine Dress Boots at attractive prices. Will be fully prepared for
the Spring trade and purchasers will find my prices as reasonable as can be had.
miff&md e* mum*
SHiN OF TIIEBIG ItKBBOOT.
April 16 ts 258 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
'KzrmTrrnzxs r~ ** w r .‘** •’ ~ .iiuw«rx»s,T>7T!X. j
SOMETHING WGiITH REMEMBERING,
OUR buyer,(Mr. Kean) lias just returned from New York, where he has lately been
‘ ‘culling gems” from all the
Largest Importins Houses
In the United States, and feels confident that for
Style,and Cheapness!
His selections cannot be surpassed.
TME SPMINE BTOGM
Is now rapidly coming in, and we cordially invite all to visit us, as they will seo
something every day
NEW, ATTRACTIVE AND NOVEL
And it affords us pleasure to display them, whether you buy or not. We are daily
receiving additions to
A Large, Fine cuul Varied Stock
already in store, embracing every article in their line either useful, ornamental, new or
novel,' Call and examine our
Fine Summer Silks, all grades, varieties and figures
Grenadines, Tamertraes, aud Foulards, beautiful anl new dress goods
Percales, Suitings, and every variety of White Goods
Laces, Embroideries, Sum ner Shawls, of all kinds and qualities
Parasols and Shades, the latest styles and very cheap
In a word everything that era be thought of in the lino of ladio3’s Dress Goods
Cassimeres, Cloths, Jeans Cottonades nnd Linens
Bleached and Brown Homespun 4, o£ every brand
Toilet Goods, a large stock aud of every variety
No one need go furthor to furnish themsolvoi with complete Summer Outfits
TO COUNTRY jMI BRO PI A. IST X3.
We will sell to Country merchants, for Cash, at New York Quotations. For ap
proved City Acceptance, will sell on a ore lit until Ist of October next, adding li per
oent. interest per month. Rely with perfeetconndence on our ability and willingness
to serve you as well ns any house in the South. You will not be disappointed.
Very respectfully,
* KEAN & CASSELS.
April 9 ts
dozihr &' walton,
IK
M BRAID STREET, AUGUST!, GEORGIA
April 2iu3
CHRIS. GBA¥ <& ©€>.#
OFFER NEW
New Spi'ing; I Goods,
Very Valuable and Cheap.
Also a choice line of
Cassi meres, Tweeds and Jeans,
For Men and Boys.
ALSO, ONE THOUSAND PUTS,
Some of them about one half their value.-
Also a Full Stock of Linen Goods
In Table Damasks, Towels, Napkins, Doylies, and in- Shirtings and Sheeting*!-
Also, about Five Thousand’ of the Cheapest
Ijii<l ie s ? all cl Cr ent s’ Hallk e - i v chl ef w
that have ever been seen in the oity.
CHRIS. GRAY & CO. ,
Apil 2 3m Augusta, Oa.
THE LOOMS
OF
AMERICA, EUROPE AND THE EAST
Are now Thoroughly Represented at
Jds. m* mmr <*■ c@*s.
-A.XJ C3-TJ STA, C3-A-.
The largest, newest and best stocks iff all lines of
Spring and (jJoodsi
To be found iu the South. And be sure to visit the
S.&DIES’ DEPARTMENT
On the Second Floor, where you will find the largest and best assorted Stock of
Ladles' Underwear ever brought to this market. Every article cut and made in the
most approved manner, of the best materials.
Corsets, Hoop Skirts and Bustles, of every popular stylo.
Children’s Ready-Made Goods in great variety.
Spring Suits in Poplins, Lawns, Linens, Baptiste Cloths, ,to.
Handsome Swiss Suits, Swiss Overskirts, Llama Lace Saoques, Capes end
Marie Antoinettes.
Lady Saleswomen in attendance.
JAN. A. GRAY & CO.,
April 2m2 194 and 196 Broad Street, Augusta', Git
.TAMES W. TURLEY,
ATJOTTSTA, OA.,
Has just returned from New York, with a First-Class Stock of Spring and Sum
mer Dry Goods iu all the latest, newest, and most desirable Fabrics.
His patrons may rest assured that in the future, as iu the past convincing low
prices will govern the transactions of his House.
Special attention is asked to the following :
BLACK SILKS.
Warranted Lyons all silk in Gro. Grain and taffetta, super to sublime quality
at popular low cash prices. Now opening.
ruxst SP9TS FWMMDSt
The newest thing’known to fashion. In great variety. Now opeenmg.
lAFAIfIiI IILIB
In rich Jaquered Stripes ondßrocades. New, elegant goods. Immensely cheap.
BT.ACK O-FtEINr A-JDHsTES^
Fine to sublime quality in Plain, Satin, Striped and Lace Stripes. Mora popn,
lar this season than ever before. Now on sale.
Med iu m Priced Dress Good*
In manv new qualities and colors, in great varietv.
LIMA LACE JACKETS NEW STYLES NOW, BN SUE.
Lima Lace Ficlms. The newest production. On sale. Llama Laoe Capes. AH
sizes. Now opening. Lima Lace Points. In variety. New Sash Ribbons. Very
fashionable. Very cheap. Parasols. All the novelties of the season. Unequaled
in variety, and low in prices. Black Florentine. Very superior quality. Blaok
Tarmatine. Very Useful. Very cheap. White goods. Striped and checked Nain
; sook, Striped and Checked Swiss, Plain Swiss, Bishop and Victoria Lawns, Tarlatans,
[ Jaconetts, k-c.
JAMES W. TURLEY,
April 2m2 3d House above Globe Hotel, Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
CLOTHING! CLOTHING !!
I take ploasuro in announcing to my customers and friends that %, have now iot
store anew and well selected stock of
CLOTHING, FURNISHING GOODS &C,
Hpocial attention is callod to my largo and varied stock of
HA.T3, OF THE LATEST STYLES'
Whloli will bo tsolil lit, Unnsuitlly PrlCt-S,
In order to reduce the stock now on hand.
H. S, JORDAN,
April 16 ml j 338 Broad Stretet, Augusta, G*.-