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.
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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.
