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About The Washington gazette. (Washington, Ga.) 1866-1904 | View Entire Issue (March 17, 1876)
MAHTUA OR MARYt I cannot clioohc; I should have liked: ho much To nit at Jchii*' feet —to feet the touch Os His kind, gentle hand U|<on my While (Making ia tlw gracious word" I be said. And yet to nerve Him!—oh, divine tun ploy— To min inter and give the Ma* ter joy, To batlie in coolest spring* Hi* weary feet, And wait upon Him while He sat at m&LQQ* Woraliip or iiervioe—which ? All, that I* best. To which Me call* me, be it toil or rot— To labor fir "Him in life’* busy idir, Or seek lib feet a silent worshipper. Ho let Him choose for us: wc are not To clg>lce; par imp* we *hou id go wrong. Mistaking zeal for service, Hlnful *loth For loving worship—and so fall of both. ALL SORTS Os J'ARAORAPUS. Oliver Optic didn’t publish u maga zine for fgn.j W!iw ithegan to loose money li||b|gap to <itilt publishing. We lately noticed nn advertisement hauled, “Two Bisters Want Wasli ing.” Ho do a good many brothers. The New York World excuses itself in two columns of line print for being fond of Augusta Evans novels. Mouth Carolina clergyman no longer kiss the bride. It lias been found tliut flux* powder makes sore Bps. The |, ri*l<f‘lt l Oy!**“** llUH an lueoine of only jpffjlilM per annum, and lie couUln’tfftkrd to J*y his own expon ses In ligjlk. When you hear n man say the “world owes him a living,” don’t leave anything lying around loose where lie can collect it. Bishop Gilbert Haven first lieeume famous |ty-%Avaunting miscegenation os a scientific solution of the issues left hy the war. An Oneida man recently purchased an old book, with other wustu )>n]>cr and rags, and found pasted between the fljt-Uevc* SB6 in lills. Hjsiiklng of dancing, a Catskill clergyman lilts the nail oil the head with the remark that “people usually do more evil with their tongues limn with toes.” j | , Mrs. Girling lias been doing the En glish provinces with eight dancing girls supposed to lie unlimited by spiri tual Influences, but a magistrate Ims put a stop to this sort of Girling. A forropomleut of tlte l'ull Mall Gazette Mates the difference found hy English travelers between Boston uml New York us summed up In the saying that “Boston Is English, but New Yoak I* Frcnjhy.” In the Boston Municipal Court on WednesdaJi 6cargo Washington, An drew Jackson and Joint Smith were all sent up for a year as common drunkards. And this, too, on the eve of our cvnteuiilul! It has been ascertained thut the most successful bank robbers Ju this country are men of English birth. Americans hnve hud to stand n good dull, and have been very patient, but this is the last straw—positively the last. A huge roek, which appears to lie formed almost entirely of serpents in various positions, but making n solid mass, has been found on the line of the Baltimore and Ohio ltailroad, and will be sent east for exhibition. Tim Rev. Dr. Cuyler, reckless of accuracy, says; “This nation is spending more money for Intoxicating drink than for alt the bread it cats, and all the clothes it wears, and all the book! It reads, than all the churches it has ever built.” The last words of the San Jose (Cal.) Advertiser were: “Wo entered the journalistic field on a business pro|M)si tion; and on the same pmimsltton we know when It Is time to die, and we are dead.” A nice point for causists has Just been raised lu Montreal. Two men were quarreling on Ht. Francis Xavier street, ank A knocked B down, where upon « horse, alarmed at the struggle, kicked Boa the head and killed him. What Is A guilty of ? “How much la yottr stlek candy ?” inquired a boy of a candy dealer. “Six stleks for live cents.” “Mix sticks forUvucents, eh 't —Now lem’rnc aee. Six stleks for five cents, live for four cents, four tor thro cents, three for two cents, two for one cent, one for nothin', —I’ll take one.” The eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, which Is again aettve, amounted, ac cording to historians, to nineteen from the first to the seventeenth century, when twenty-three took place, and in the present, uantury there liuve already been twenty-five, or one every three years. A clergyman was preparing his discourse for Sunday, stopping oc casionally to erase that which he was disposed todlsapprove, when he was accosted by his little son. who had numbered only five summers • “Fa ther, does God tell you what to preach?” “Certainly, my child.” “Then what makes you scratch it out?” Tho second night after her husband died she sat by the open window five hours waiting for the eats to begin fighting In the back yard. Maid she, “This tiling of going to sleep without a quarrel of some kiud is so new to me that I can’t stand it! Let me alone until they begin, then I can doze Off gently I” Really for Winter. THK people of Y\ UN*, ard the pul>- A lie generally aie Informed that I have and will eoiistbortv h****i» on Imrid a large and varied a ‘ rertrr • nt ff TI TV W Alt E. HARDWARE, WOODEN & WILLOW WARE, ('•insisting in part in Cooking and Heating Stoves of the latest patterns, URATES, COOK I,MU VTBNttIM, H«m>, FORKS, AM 1)1 ROMM, TIM RICKETS, IVANS, and everything ramie of Tin. WOODEN RI CKETS. I'AII.S, TCIIS, CHURNS, and all kinds of Wooden Utensils. BASKETS, and all kinds of Willow Ware. Also, the largest and finest assortment of Lamp Goods, such as every style and variety of LAMPS, LANTKItNS. llb’HNKltS, mini NUTS, SHADES, WICKS, Ac. Also, the best ami purest NON-EXPLOSIVE oil. Also, everything In the way of Crockery, Earthen, Stone and China Ware. Call and see my *u|ierb stock, which is rapidly arriving uml increasing. Oettl-ly J. C. STUMMER. DRUG STORE A FINE, FI IKS II STOCK OF Dris, totals, Faints, Oils, —AND — Toilette and Fancy Goods! JUHT RECEIVED BY EDMUNDSONS & JESSE. r |' , HEY have, and will constantly A keep on hand, a large, varied and well selected stock of Pure, Fresh and Genuine Drugs and Medicines, and of all the leading hiul most well-known and most highly recommended and reliable Patent Medicines. Proscriptions neatly, oareftilly and promptly compounded at all hours at the day or night, by nn experienced and skillful Aiiotheoarey. Prices as reasonable us anywhere. DRY GOODS. Prints, domestic dry GOODS, BOOTS and SHOES, No tions, Ac., always on hand, and at the most reasonable figures, at EDMUNDSONS A JESSE'S. GROCERIES. Sugar, coffee, tea. molas ses, TOBACCO, SEGARS, SNUFF, CHEESE, BACON, FLOUR, SALT, BUTTER, and Family Supplies gene rally, at EDMUNDSONS A JESSE'S. Octlo-iim Henry Cordes, WATCHMAKER -AND— .T E W 10 I j TO 11 . Washington, Georgia. Watcher, Clocks, Jewelry mid Musical Boxes Repaired in Good Style. Also, Lazarns A Morris’ Spectacles, a few more Clocks, and an assortment of Stationery, at reasonable price*, ns heretofore. Subscriptions for all newspapers received Postage free. Watch work done with improved tool*, and at reasonable rates. I have on hand a few hundred Tulip Bttlhs, wl ieb I will sell very cheap, hut for Cush only. HENRY CORDES. yy o. boii i,kit, liVAl.ru IS AKII IIAHOTACTUMtH rtf CARRIAGE.!, IIUGGIES, WAGONS, ASU KVKUYr’IISU UAI’AI.I.T Mill* At FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGE ESTAB LISHMENT. I propose to duplicate any Carriage or Wagon brought to Washington at the same cost. lam also prepare.! to do ALL KINDS OF PLANTATION WOUK. Harness Made to Order and Repaired at short notice. Old Saddles made new and Trunks Covered. If my friends w ill give me a chance by sending me work, they need not send oil for anything in my line. PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY, Give me your work, and I guarantee satisfaction. W. 0. 110IILER. CONSUMPTION CURED ! AN old physical!, retired from ac tive practice, having had placed in Ids hands by an East India Mis sionary the formula of a simple Vege table Remedy, for the speedy and permanent Cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Affections, also a Positive and Radical Cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after having thoroughly tested its wonderful curative powers in thou sands of eases, feels It hisduty to mnke it known to Ids suffering' fellows. Actuated by this motive, and conscien tious desire to relive human suffering, lie will send (.free of charge) to all who desire It, this recipe, with full direc tions for preparing and successfully using. Bent hy return mall by ad dressing with stamp, naming this i uuier. Dr. W. C. STEVENS, Munroe Block, Syracuse, N. Y. March 3-1 y. RESTAURANT. Fresh Fish! Fresh Oysters! THE special attention of those re siding iu the country is called to the fact that JOHN DAKEMAN, (“Glover”) has opened a Restaurant in the building occupied by Mr. S. I). Heard as a grocery, where they can get FRESH OYSTERS or FRESH FISH served at all times and in all styles. They oan also obtain a GOOD SQUARE MEAL or a light snack at any time, for a Moderate Price. Three times a week Fresh Fish are received on lee, and will be sold at the Lowest Price possible. Fresh Oysters always for sale. He also kcei>» constantly on hand a nice assortment of CONFECTION ERIES, and FRUITS of all kinds, iu season. Call and see. and try some of the rare and rich things on hand at oct22] “GLOVER'S,” EMU & FORTSON, DEALERS IN STAPLE ill FMHF DRUM Hardware, Acc., ARE OFFERING FOR CASH! THEIR ENTIRE STOCK OF WINTER GOODS —AT— Greatly Reduced Prices, AND MANY OF THEM AT NEW YORK COST! TIIOBB IN SEARCH or BARGAINS CAN FIND THEM IN ALL KINDS OF Fancy Goods, scarf's, Neckties, Gloves and Hosiery, Alpacas, lllack 6 White .shawls, tent’s Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Hoots, fihoes, Pocket A Table Cutlery, Crockery and Glass ware, Trunks, Hugs, Fallses, • -AND— MANY OTHER ARTICLES! SMITH & BRO., GROCERS —AND— PROVISION DEALERS, Washington, Oa., KEEP CONSTANTLY ON H AND A FULL STOCK OF GROCERIES, FLOUR, OATS, SALT, BAGGING, TIES, SUGAR, COFFEE,' MOLASSES, SYRUP, PLOW STOCKS, PLO IPS, PLOW ARTICLES OF ALL KINDS, DOMESTICS, SHOES, BOOTS, HATS AND EVERYTHING TO COMPLETE THE PLANTATION. WE have just received 16,000 lbs Dry Salt Sides, well cured, and in good condition, every piece of which is guaranteed. Also, 400 bushels Prime White Corn, which will be sold at the lowest market prices. IfelH MM, fISH MGERS! JUST to get a little money, we will Jsell a stock of first-class Dry floods, Moots, Shoes, Hats and Clothing, Jat prices unknown in this county. Will close a ot of twenty )iair« of Blankets, at your price*. A lot of Dress Goods, Shawls, Mulmoral Skirts, and Furs, ut half . their cost. Twenty Rubber Coats and Capes, at less prices than will buy them In any market. A complete stock of ShirUngs, Checks, Stripes, Osnaburgs, Plow Shares, and Brogans. We will only sell a portion of our stock, and will only offer such in ducements for a short time, just to get a little more cash to buy a spring stock. Dont forget to call at GREEN BROS. *0 ‘uoyhiiqsre y\ W sjuaSy ‘3300H ? XHVZOG [tng-[- nB •«0 ‘ejsnSnv ‘sjuagy HuatwQ CO Y XOSA\3HXYK O T •jodop peojptu jno.C jb poaoAijap ‘ejnao cq jn uojxoa Sni[px>im ui guided jo suondo qjivv ‘xwuojnt xnoqjpw ‘qrgj ‘joqiuoAos; jo x»x aqjA*l oiqv.\Bd soitsj auiix -3&iW|» jo aajj aqi tii jodap jo jeoq Am, jh paia-up^i—pfj ‘norplo u«no.) -aci qjiAi ocuix ‘opnidsoiu ppy punodmoo ’9Bs ‘ojendsonj PJ»V panoduKO 00S ‘uojplo uono.) M l i[i|» ‘minx ‘ninmfj otji.wj arqnioo SIS *q«o ‘oneno aijpe.x opinion—: s.w„nqj su ‘co ‘rnsnSny ut *»uj T ’S9«I ut paonpojjuj ;asn ut sjoziiivmx jiqndod jsotu pun jßadraqo' 3HIL •0338 NOXXOf) HXl.tt ONIXSOJKOO 5103 axYHdsoiid aiov axnodwoa —dKY— i ONVIIO 01310 Y<l 3330708 I 000‘000‘T# - - - •' LV.U.I Vi) •QO ONV:IQ OTJIOVd Oflico of W. 11. BEACH, GENERAL AND SOLE AO EXT *’OK TIIK SOUTHERN STATES FOR THE New Jersey Chemical Company, SA.'VA.isrnsr-A.Kr, ga. THE W.&C. GUANO A Specialty for CASH for 1876, —at— s3B.oo Per Ton FBEE ON CARS AT SAVANNAH. I WILL SELL ONE TON OR ONE THOUSAND, at S3B PER TON, CASH IN HAND. All orders shhijad on the tiny they arejreceived by me. The analysis of the \y. AC. for 1876 shows above l.» rElt CENT available Puosi'HOßK; At 111 anti -2 t'Kit cent A mmoni a, obtained from the t>cst Peruvian Guano. which makes it equal to 4 jier cent. Ainmoniti obtained from fish. The W & C. is also 10 to I.*» fier cent, tlrier than nmst superphosphates, especially those ammoiiiat.d by fish, and is therefore cheaper by lo to 15 per tvnt. Granges and Heavy Dealers will liml it to their interest to correspond wtthme. W. H. REACH, General and Sole Agent for Southern States. For time or credit sales, call on my agent for the terms, &c., Mr. James A. Benson, Washington, Ga. decSl-Stn HEADQUARTERS CLOTHING DEPARTMENT! A.. IT RAXIv L I IST, —DEALER IN— GENERAL MERCH NDISE, C L O X II I IST Gr, THE VERY REST AYR CHEAPEST, BOOTS, SHOES, EATS, CA-PS, CASSIMERPS, JEANS, BLANKETS, SHIRTS, SHAWLS, IjADIKS’ I >RESS (3 001)8, -AND DRY GOODS GENERALLY. Guns, Pistols, Saddles, Bridles, Hardware, Crockery, &c. ALSO, A SELECT STOCK OF FINE FAMILY GROCERIES. CLT, AND ICXAMINE ! A. It. BENSON. xv v MERCIJEB. BESSOR & FETimB, COTTON FACTORS! NO. :» WAKItEN lILOCIv, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. WILL BAKE Cash Advances on Cotton in Store, AND WILL HOLD ON MARGINS, IN FIRST CLASS FIRE PROOF STORAGE, FOR INDEFINITE TIME, AT - . tvl Very Low Rates of Interest. JOHN H. GILBERT, NEAR THE DEPOT, IS now prepared to furnish to all who call, anything in his line, at the very lowest living rate's, and at prie'es to suit the hard times. He deals in Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisiois, (Mini Hats, Beets, Shoes, 3»d many other articles too varied and numerous to be mentioned. Families and plantations supplied with provisions, groceries, and all things needful. A full stock of the most choice Whiskies, Brandies, and W ines, always on hand. None ever kept except those brands known to be pure, genuine and unadulereated. Call and examine the goods I offer. f« b H-ly JOHN H. GILBERT.
