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About The Expositor. (Waynesboro, GA.) 1870-187? | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 1873)
THE EXPOSITOR WAYNESBORO’, O-A.. vl. ' SATURDAY, JANUARY 4. 1873. THE EIGHTH DISTRICT. The recent denth of General A. R. Wright, member elect to Congress, from the Eighth District of Georgia, necessitates another election to tii! the vacancy. While wc have no direct in terest in this district, wo yet feel a common, personal State pride and in terest; and whatever suggestion we may therefore make will bo intended only for the common good of all. General WutuiiT, had lie lived, would havo been looked to by* all sections of Georgia, and not alone by bis district. Wc felt pride in his elevation, and sor row at his untimely death; and wc are solicitous that the position he should have occupied in the councils of our country shall yet be filled by bis peer in wisdom and in principle. And to this end, we suggest to our sister dis- trict the name of Col. Jamks Gardner, editor of the Augusta Constitutionalist. Col. Gardner, as is well known through out this State and country, is a man of wisdom in council and firmness in prin ciple. Wisdom, firmness, conservatism, discretion, are the elements of states manship—and all these, and more, are possesseu in an eminent degree by the gentleman to whom we refer. For twenty-eight years Col. Gardner has been connected with the Constitutionalist —and has done signal service for hi* City, District, State, and Couutry, and should by all means now bo rewarded. And while his elevation to Congression al honors would be a reward, it never theless would he, also , an houor to his people and a benefit to bis country. . • The Election for County Officers. The election on Wednesday last/ pass ed off quietly—but for the crowd around the polls one would not have known that an election was going on, or that there was any excitement in the matter. Can didates, it appeared, were determined to keep cool and collected until the result was announced. 1 lie following gentle men, composing the Independent Ticket, were victorious. After the struggle may they quietly rest,bearing their hon ,ors with ease and dignity : ■ For Ordinary— E. F. Lawson, 1157 W. J. Wimberly, 599 Lawson’s majority, 558 For Clerk Superior Court — S. J. Bell, 11G2 M. A. Clark, GOO Bell’s majority 562 For Sheriff— J. W. 11. Bell, 1114 Jno. L. Smith, 59G Bells majority, 518 For Tax Collector— R. C. Wimberly, 1112 L. D. Cliance, 587 Wimberly’s majority, 525 For Tax Receiver— E. H. Blount, 1151 B. F. Brown, 5G2 Blount’s majority, 589 For County Treasurer— S. A. Gray, 1143 G. A- Ward. 427 Gray's majority, 716' Frank L. Brinson was elected County Surveyor, and Chas. E. Blount, Coroner, without opposition. - The old adage, “after three frosts a rain,” has been verified, the past week in this locality. Quarterly Meeting. —The first quarterly meeteng for the Waynesboro |Circuit will be held at the Methodist rchurch to-morrow. ♦ Patapsco Guano. —See theadvcrtisc ment of this fertilizer, in another col umn. Mr. J. 11. Mackenzie is agent for Burke county, at Waynesboro’, - • A Car Load of Horses and Mulis.- Mr. 8. M. Tinder has a car load of horses and mules, at Waynesboro’, for sale. Will remain a few days only. They will be sold cheap for cash. f Half Sheet. —We arc. compelled, from unavoidable circumstances,sicknes of a hand and “ticket work for the elec tion” combined, to issue only half a eheet. It is customary in the cities to issue no paper Christmas and New Fear’s, and in the country to issue only half sheet; but as we have never before followed this custom, wo are now really unwilling to do so but,as above stated, from the force of circumstances, are compelled. [communicated.] Mr. Editor: —l see in the Present ments of the last Grand Jury the fol lowing : “We find from examination of the Treasurer’s accounts that the claim of the county against Simeon Wallace, former Ordinary, is still unpaid; and we earnestly recommend that the Ordi nary proceed at once to have said claim collected by the County|Attorney with as little delay as possible.” New, sir, allow me to say the funds in my hands uro not county funds, but school funds. Ami would it not have been more appropriate for the Jury to have inquired of the Ordinary why it was that the school funds had not been collected and properly applied to the pa)ment of the school debt; and why it whs that the Ordinary did not, when elected, give the bond as Treasurer of the School Fund, as the law directed, or sec that someone else did ; or, why it was that the Ordinary himself dared to attempt to assume to act as said treasurer without first giving the bond; and, further, why it was that the Grand Jury of the may Term, 1870 (if I am not mistaken) received the Oidinary’s report and that of the Collector (Duke) upon this fund, when there was such discrepancy ! The Collector reports having paid the Ordinary sOll more than the letter accounted for. The Ordinary’s report was. if my memory serves me right, that he had received about $1,400, and paid out, including commissions,about $1,300. and that it paid 28 per cent, of the school debt. Now, if my recollection is right about this what has become of the balance of the school debt 72 per cent, in the dollar and what has become of the s.'>ll the Collector Duke paid over to the Ordi nary according to his report? Now. I took the trouble to write to Judge Lawson, asking him for an ex planation of these reports; how and why it was that they differed, &c.; and he become so offended that he refused to answer my letter until Col. Ashton gave him a talk upon the matter. Now, if Judge Lawson has not been belied, the S2OOO that was levid upon thejeiti zens of Burke in the year 1800 to pay the school debt the county then owed, or that portion that was collcrcd and went into his hands, and instead apply ing it to the payment of the debt, as the law required, he speculated upon it by buy’ng up the accounts at from thirty to sixty cents in the dollar, and com missions into the bargain, and lie not bonded ; and yet there are claims out against the educational fund of the eoun- how is this ! Is it that all these rumors are false, or is it because the Grand Jury do not care anything about them, and never have examined into the matter? I say this about it, if they are true, Judge Lawson ought to be handled roughtly about it; and it false, he ought to be exlionerated from the rumors. And lastly,[ I say that if the Jury or Ordinary believe or even think they can get the school funds out or my hands and place them in the hands of the County Treasurer without first paying the claims against said funds, they must proceed as soon as they please, and we will see how that will work. Simeon Wallace. Lawtonville, Ga. A Sad and Melancholy Incident.— The Savannah Republican, of the 27th. chronicles the following incident which occurred in Christ Church on Christ mas day: During the morning service Bishop Beckwith administered the rite of confirmation to several candidates. Among these was a young lady of Savan nah, Miss Elizabeth Spencer, daughter of Mr. William H. Spencer; and on returning to her pew after the ceremony, she leaned her head forward, with her pocket handkerchief to face, and foil to a kneeling posture. Some friends at ouce went to her assistance to bear hea from the edifice and to her home,but by the time that the party reached the vestibule the pulse of their lovoly bur den had ceased its beatings, and she was dead. A few months ago Miss Spen cer’s mother suddenly died under an attack of heart disease, and the daugh ter has thus fallen beneath the blight of the same fell disease. An Interesting Decision.— A law case arising from the burning of a build ing in Massachusetts lias just been de cided by the Snpreme Court. The’case is this : The building of a company was on fire, and the engines were play ing upon it, having their hose stretched across a railway track, which a freight train passing run over aud cut in part, and the burning building and contents were consumed. The owners sued the railroad company to recover for the loss. The questions iiwolved iu the ease were, whether the hose was rightfully put across the track, and whether the loss by the fire was not soremrtely connect ed with the negligent act of the com pany as to preclude a recovery. Tbo Supreme Court decided that the firemeu had a right to lay their hose across the track, and that the negligent, act of the railroad company was a direct and effi cient cause of the loss. A young lady in Camden, New York, last week dropped a newspaper on the bridge. A young gentleman who had not kept posted with the fashions, pick ed it up and offered it to the young lady. She indignantly repudiated the owner ship, and be is wondering what made her look so mad. V Tribute to llie Memory of <icn. Wright, From <lyiiu. “A 11. Wright Is Dead.” Ijow tew the words, and how rapid the flight over the telegraph line! And yet these few words a enounce to the world that a great heart has ceased to beat, and the light of an intellect lost to us forever. Upon no one in Georgia at this crisis were the eyes of her people resting more hopefully than upon the distinguished dead. But, wo thank God, ho well knew before lie died how great the admira tion and re.-pcct of the people of the State were for her chivalrous soldier, and brilliant statesman. lie lies in his grave, hut ho wrapt in the love of the people of his Distr ct for his winding sheet—a people second to none in moral and intellectual qualities. No monarch ever lay in more solum state than Georgia’s noble son. The jewels that glittered on his coffin lid were the tears of the breaved people. Linton Stephens is gone’ and A. 11. Wright is dnad ! How heavily has the hand of God rested upon us this year. But let us say with the old Patriarch, humbly and reverntly, “If I am bereaved, lam b>- reaved.” Unless they teach us charity and lore for the living, how unavailing are these bitter lessons. The jewels are falling one by one from our crown. True,Time may replace them with others as bright,but they are not the ones we have so long watched and loved. Some of our time honored statesmen now "Walk nail ani thoughtful on the melancholy shore Of that Jeep ocean we must sail so soon:” and mindful of these sudden, bitter partings, let us touch even their frailties and errors with loving and reverent hands. / nd, if in the strife of conflict ing opinions we by chance wound them, let us hasten to make atonement while words of excuse may fall on living ears. In the name of the people of Glynn county, who loved and honored General \\ riglit. I humbly lay this tribute on bis garvo. “Glynn.” Brunswick, December 25,1872. WEEK OF PRAYER. The week of Prayer agreed upon by the Evangelical Alliance throughout the world, will begin to-morrow, the sth in stant. The following topics are suggested as suitable for exhortation and pray er on the successive days of meeting: Sunday, Jan. bth —Sermon : Subject. The foundation, security and universal extension of the Christian Church. Monday —Devout Acknowledgment —Remembrance of God’s mercies to the Na tion : to Families, to the Church es: Providential and spiritual blessings to ourselves ; Confession of Sin. Tuesday Prayer: for Christian Churches; their increase in love, activ ity, fidelity to the truth, and the clear er manifestation of the unity in thefiith; for Ministers, Missionaries and Evan gelists. Wednesday —Prayer : for families ; for sons and daughters of Christian par i ents; for a blessing on home influence, ! and on the services and ordinances of ! “the Church of God ;” for all Schools, i Colleges and Universities ; Children at sea or in foreign lands : for youmr men in business and profession s; for servants; and all in sickness and tribulation. Thursday —Prayer : for Nations : for Kings, and all iu authority : for the maintenance of peace: for increase of righteousness: for the spread of religi ous liberty : for the growth of sound knowledge: for contentment, concord and good will among all classes ; for the discernment of God’s hand in national judgements; and for the removal of in temperance, immorality and sins which are “a reproach to any people.” Friday —Prayer: for Mankind—for circulation of the Holy Scriptures, and the spread of pure literature; for the overthrow of all forms of tyranny and oppression ; for the removal of every form of Antichrist; for all prisoners and captives; and for the increase of that kingdom which is “righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Gost.” Saturday- Prayer:for Sunday schools; for Missionary, Tract, and other relig ous societies; for the raising up and sending forth of more “laborers into His harvest,” and for the removal of hind rances to the spread of the Gospel, and the Conversion of the World. Sunday Jan. 12.— Sermon : “Let the whole earth be filled with His Glory. Amen, and Amen.” Office of the Confkdeuatf, 4 Monumental Associat’n of Georgia, > Augusta, Ga., Doc. 20, 1872. ) We send greeting to every man and woman in the State of Georgia, and the South, wishing them a happy Christmas, and soliciting a Contribution in honor of those who can participate no more in its pleasures and happy re-unions with those they loved and for whom they died. Send, per Local Agents, or directly to this office, and Tickets will be promptly forwarded. L. & A. H. McLaws, Gen. Agents. James M. Smythk, State Agent. Seekers for Ponce de Leon’s famous fountain are multiplying in and around Jacksonville. —Samnah Republican. It may be that Edwin can throw some light on the subject. An Item for Bovs.—lt is not nee essnrv that a boy who learns a trade should follow it all his life. Governor Palmer, of Illinois, was a country blacksmith once, and begnu his politi cal carreer in Macoupin county. A circuit judge in the centrial part of Illi• nnis waff a tailor. Thomas Ilayti, a rich and eminent lawyer of Illinois, was once a book binder. Erastus Com ing, of New York, too lame to do hard labor, commenced as a sliopboy in Al bany. When he applied for employ ment first ho was asked: “Why, my little boy, whatean you do ?” “Can do what lain i id.” was the answer, which secured him a plaoe. Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, was a s' oemaker. Thurlow Weed, a canalbont driver. Ex Gov. Stone, of lowa, a cabinet maker, which trade the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas also worked at in his youth. Larsrc numbers of men of piominent now living have risen from human life, by dint of industry, without which tal ent is as a gold coin on a barren island. Work alone makes men bright, and it does not alone depend on the kind of work you have whether you rise or not; it depends on how you do it. Cotton or Provisions. —This is the season when tlic press of the South com monly abounds with advice to the plan ters to prepare for larger corn and smaller cottou crops. We have perhaps been as free in giving these admonitions as any other journalist ; and though it may seem to have been presumptuous, the fact that nearly all intelligent plan ters admit the theoretical correctness of the policy thus urged, and many of the most successful carry it into practice, affords a stiong justification of the course of the press. We have now, in this connection, oniy to call the atten tion of cotton planters to the fact that the planters of Texas are reported to be preparing for a very large cotton crop in that State next year. They made a superabundant corn crop this year, and most of them will have corn to hold over, so as to allow them to apply nearly all their labor to cotton. Most planters in Georgia and Alabama, also, made more corn than usual—thanks to very favorable seasons—and will next year feel freer to do their be>t in the produc tion of cotton. These facts are worthy of consideration in “pitching the crops” of 1873. — Columbus Enquirer. The monument to the memory of Thaddeus Stevens was completed on Friday morning last. The pannel on the south side contains the words : “I re pose in this quiet and secluded spot not from any natural preference for solitude, but, finding other cemeteries limited as to race by charter rules, I have chosen this that I might illustrate in my death the principles I advocated through a long life—equality of man before his Creator.” m a & & a t£ 3 At the residence of the bride’s mother, in Waynesboro’, Ga., on tbs evening of the 31st of December, 1872, by the Rev. Geo. 8 Jackson, Mr. LOUIS RENEAU, of Sa vannah, to Miss MAGGIE E. DIXON. May your hearts never sorrow know, But peacefully, gladly your lives glide along, With naught their tranquility to ruffle — but (low As calmly, sweetly as a seraph’s pure song. May your pathway thro’ life with flowers e’er bloim, With sunlight and smiles to chase away gloom. J. e. r. New Advertisements. SCHOOL NOTICE. Mrs. C. M. Dai vs will resume the duties of her school on Monday, January 6th instant. Patapsco Guano STSIMI GUARANTEED. We now offer to the planters ot Burke Comity this well known Fertilizer. It has been used by some of the most suc cessful planters in the State,and found by them to be the most reliable article ou the market. We guarantee the standard and qual ity to be fully equal, if not superior, to what we sold last season, every effort having been used on the part of our chemist, Prof. Liebig, to improve the quality and make it superior to all others. Anticipating a heavy doinand, wo have just received a large cargo fresh from the manufactory at Baltimore, and are now prepared to fill orders. We publish no certificates, but simply refer to those planters who have used it here tofore, and some can be found in almost every neighborhood. We can safely say that this article enjoys a reputation superior to any, and it has always been the aim of the man ufacturer to make an aiticlo on which the planter can depend and rely. To those who desire to havo it now, we wound say that they can purchase now on the same terms that they can later in the season. price : Cash, - - per ton, 860-00 City acceptance, payable Nov. 1, 68-00 Lien note, “ “ 70-00 City Acceptance, payable May 1, taken as Cash. Freight and Drayage Cash. J. H. MACKENZIE, Agent for Burke County, Waynesboro, Ga. WILKINS &. HULL, Agents, jan4-4m Savannah, Ga. I New Advertisements. FORT SALE! A good stand near the Depot, in Waynes boro, with ample rooms for a family. It is an excellent plate for business* A bat gain guaranteed. Apply on the prem ises, or to J. M. I’ANNAL, Trustee. Waynesboro. Jan. 1, 1873. TTTiout7T\, HUkkTTtitHJNH \JT Jlkxuv Snji’sn.s applies for exemption of personalty ; and I will pass upon Iho same at 10 o’clock, a. tn , at my office on the 14th day of January, 1873. E. F. LAWSON, Ordinary. January 2,1873 —4-2. v / X EOEUiU, 11l liki: COUNTY— vT Mr*. Rkbecca A. Cook applies for ex emption of personalty ; and 1 will | n.-s upon thu same at Waynesboro’, on tho 15th January Inst. K. F. I.AWSON Ordinary. January 2,1873—4-2 w / tGOHtiU, 111 lihi: COUNTY— IT Whereas, Mrs. Emi.r CARPK.vTP.n applies for letters of guardianship of the person and property of Morgo Ann, Ella, Ilenry, Jefferson, and Hailey Carpenter, minors of Jefferson H. Carpenter, dec’U : These are, therefore, to cite nnd admonish all persons interested to be and appear itt mv office on, or before, the FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY. 1873, to show cause (if any they can), why said letters should not be granted. Given under in.v hand and official signature, at Waynesboro’, this January Ist, 1873. janl-4 E. F. LAWSON. Ordinary. Bnilii: SHERIFF SALE— Will be sold before the Court-house door in the town of Waynesboro’, Ga., on tbe FIRST TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY NEXT, between the legal hours of sale, the following property, to-wit: Sixteen hum dred pounds of cotton in the seed (more or less), and about sixty bushels of corn, more or less, and about seven hundred pounds of fodder; levied on as the pr petty of Raif Williams under a distress warrant in favor of G. It. Palmer, trustee, &c\, vs. Itaif Wil liams. Also, At the same time and (dace will be sold the following property, to-wit: Four thousand and seven hundred acres of land, more or less, bounded by lands of Estate of Win. It. Murphey, estate of A. 11. Ander son, Ogeeche river estate of Charles E, Nes lad and M. P. Green,levied on as the estate of Augustus 11. Anderson, dec’d., in the hands of Messers I’. Green executor of 11. Anderson, to satisfy a fi. fa. issued from burke Superior, in favor of John Anderson V. S: Moses P. Green executor of A. 11. Anderson dec’d. Property pointed out by M. P. Green exeentor, and legal notice given. J. W. 11. 11ELL, D. 8. B.C. January 2,1873 —1-4 w / a EOltblA, BUM KB nil Aill- VJT Gkokgk R-jdckson applies for exemption of personalty ; and I will p-.iss upon the same at 10 o’clock am., at my office, at Waynesboro’, on the 4th day of January. 1873 K. F LAWSON, Ordinary. December 23, 1872—28-2 w p CORGIA, IBUItklTToi! \TY - ~ V T Thomas Nc.xn applies for exemption of personalty; and I will pass upon the same at 10 o’clock, a. m , at my offico, at Waynesboro’, on the 4th day of January, 1873. E. F. LAWSON, Ordinary. December 23, 1872-28-2 w OKI>IN AR TS OFFICE, 7 Way.nksbouo, Ga., Dec. 23. 1872. <} Notice s liereby given that an election will be held, at the different Precincts of the County, on .Saturday, the Fourth (4th) day of January, 1873, for a Justice of >he Peace, tor each of the Militia Districts of said County, as required b' - the Constitu tion and laws of this State. Returns of said election should be made to this ollice. E F. LAWSON, dec2B~2w Ordinary iWC. Snle of Land. X By authority of the Ordinary of Burke county. State of Georgia, I will sell at pub lic auction, to the highest bidder, on the first Tuesday in February, 1878, before the (Jeurt-hoii'-e door, in the town of Waynes boro’, saiil corn ty. between the lawful hours of sale, all that tract, or parcel of land, sit uate, lying, and being in said county and Slate, containing sixty (til)) acres, more or less, adjoining lands of 15. It. Odom, Justin B. Heath, and Moses Royal. Sold as the property of Henry M., Georgia, and Katie Wimberly, minors—it being owned in com mon by them and Emma Bargernn (formerly Wimberly)—and for their benefit by their guardian, Lhucilla Wimberly. Terms cash. Purchasers to pay for stamps and papers. DRUCILLA WIMBERLY, Guardian of Henry M., Georgia, and Katy Wimberlv. dec23—4w ' For Rent, Lease, or Sale. A PLANTATION CONTAINING ABOUT X\ one thousand acres ; lire or six hund red acres open ; belonging to Mrs. S. J. An derson. Said plantation is near No 8 Cen tral Railroad, Burke Cos., Ga. For further information apply to R. A MURPIIEY, dec2l-3 Brinsonville, No. 8, C. R. R. Sale of Valuable Timber Land in Bulloch County. By authority of a decree in Equity of Burke Superior Court, will be sold to the highest bidder, on the First Tuesday in January next, all that tract of land in Bulloch county, Ga., belonging to the estate of Ellington Attaway, containing Fourteen Hundred and Twelve Acres, more or less, adjoining lands now or formerly owned by Oliver Finch, Jowers and James Young, being the tract of land purchased by said Attaway from Adam Belcher and George Oglesby. Sold free from dower and creditors liens. May be negotiated for pri vately. Terms, Cash. JOSEPH D. PERRY, Administrator. Lester’s District, Dec. 10, 1872 —21-3 SUMMERVILLE SEMINARY i MALE AND FEMALE. npilE ABOVE NAMED POPULAR IN- L STITUTION of LEARNING will be opened on the first Monday in February, 1873. under the superintendeno.v of Rev. DeLOACHE, Principal. Miss S. E. DeLOACHE, Associate. There will be two sessions of fly© months each, with a vacation at the oryl of the first term. A public examination will be had if the Trustees and patrqns so direct. A high standard of scholarship and good moral training will be aimed at. TEjRMS AND RATES: TUITION EEU SESSION, First Class .... $lO 00 Second Class 10 00 Third Class 25 00 The above rates are to be paid, one-half strictly in advance, the In lance at end of session. Tuition front date of entrance to end of session except in cases of protracted illness. Board can be had in good families at $lO and sl2 per month, without lights and washing. For further particulars, ad dress either of (lie Principals, at Midville, Bqrke county, Ga. dcc2l Wilkins & Co.s’ Column. Hi mm m m MB! Varied, Large and Attractive Stock of New Goods! Arriving constantly, at my Store, in Waynesboro', and to be offered at the lowest Cash Prices, a Large and Varied Stock of General Merchandise: BACON, FLOUR, LARD, WHISKEY, FRUITS, CANDIES, CHEESE, CRACKERS, PRESERVES, VEG ETA BL ES, MOL ASS ES, DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HARNESS, SADDLES AND BRIDLES, TIN, HARDWARE, CROCKERY WARE, DRUGS, MEDICINES, SOMETHING FOR EV E RY BOOT I! Come and examine my stock and prices. I have tried to find some thing to please all. #—• m lilt THIS xm A NEW ENTERPRISE! I am baying Cation, and will J*ay the best Augusta or price, less cost of shipment and sale, in either of these places. I will pay Money, and not Goods, for Cotton. Try this New Market; you can weigh your own cotton, see it sampled, and get your money right down. WILKINS & CO. Waynesboro’, Ga., Sept ( , 1872, jcß—sep2B-ly
