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The “ Osprey.’
AS IMPORTANT STATEMENT BEARING PROS THE
TlrHBOBNE CASE.
From the Sen Frsndeco Chronicle.
The following interesting letter and state
ment bearing upon the Ticbberne ease and
the schooner Osprey, is self explanatory and
will repay perusal:
Columbia, Todi-cmne County,
October 2, 1873.
'Jo the Editor of the Chronicle:
8:k: While in this town I made the ac
quaintance of Mr. Burns, from whom I ob
tained the following statement over his own
r<maj£re. Its assertions bear the impress of
ti -Tth, and have a value in reference to the fa
mous Tichborne esse, especially as proving
the fact that the schooner Osprey was in San
Francisco harbor in the winter of 1849, before
any British Consul was located at that port
also incidentally bearing upon the fate of the
Bella Bella. I may add that Mr. Burns offer,
ed to swear to the truth ot his statement, but
as he is known in Columbia to be a man of
veracity and a property holder, I contented
myseif with looking over some old letters
which he had in his possession. One was
dated ‘ San Francisco, April 10, 1808,” writ
ten by Capt. K. H. Pearson, of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company's steamship Ore
gon, to Mr. Burns, and speaking of the latter
as “one of his old shipmates of 1849,” and
congratulating himself that his (Pearson's)
was “the only ship in 1849 that left this port
(San Francisco) with her old crew,” and sign
ed, “Truly, your friend." I also saw a letter
from Capt. Oliver Eldridge. headed, “Agency
Pacific Mail Steamship Company, San Fran
cisco, Aug. 7,1868," acknowledging a person-
sonal courtesy at the hands of Mr. Borns, and
concluding “with kind remembrance and
good wishes” to Mr. Burns, liespectfolly
vonrr.
A. E. Delane.
w. s burns’ statement.
Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Oct. 2, 1873.
My name is William Sims Burns; was bom
in Oreenock, Scotland; am fitty-six years of
age. I was a sailor on board the Scotch brig
Ellen running to the West Indies; then made
several voyages to the West Indies on the
Scotch Ehips John Scolt, Arethusa and Lou
isa; came to the United States in July, 1842,
and sailed out of the port oi New York for
different coasts and Eoropean ports until
1848, when I left New York in the steamship
Oregon, Capt. K. H. Pearson, for San Fran
cisco, and reached that city April 1, 1849;
made two trips in her to Panama. That win
ter worked discharging cargo at San Fran
cisco of the ship Louis Phillippe; afterwards
went aboard the British schooner Os
prey, which was then lying in
the" harbor of San Francisco discharging
an assorted cargo of frnit, onions, etc, she
coming from Australia via to the Sandwich
islands; do not remember her captain’s name.
In consequence of the principal part of her
crew deserting her for the mines, myself and
others, “Scotty" and “Dan” among them,
were hired to unload her. The Osprey at
tracted my attention to her owing to her pe
culiar build and rig—she being three-masted
and very rakish looking. Her name was on
her stern—the letterjbeing of yellow color, I
think, but I remember that over them was a
wooden carved figure in gilt of an osprey. She
was 150 to 175 tons. 1 am quite sure that
Simmons Sc Hutchinson were her agents in
San Francisco; at least that firm did a
great deal of her business. I worked 18} days
on the Osprey, and got #8 per day. Mr.
Hutchinson paid me off. A few weeks after
ward went to Angel’s camp and mined until
the 6th of May, 1850. I then came to Co
lumbia and was in various employments, hav
ing no trade. Was a shareholder in and
helped to bnild the Toulumne county ditch,
which, when finished in 1852, I left for Aus
tralia on board the American brig Dracut. I
reached Sydney in the spring of 1853. Then
shipped in a missionary schooner belonging
to the Catholic Bishop of Sydney; went in
her around the Friendly and other Islands,
and was cast away in the schooner on the isl
and of Tomgataboo by her getting on a reef.
All the lives on board were saved. .Re
mained on the island about sir weeks living
among the natives, when a British schooner
belonging to Tyndall & Son of London came
along and took Captain Morrison, myself and
the rest of the crew, except one who remain
ed, to a place called Apia, in the Navigator
islands. I do not remember the name of this
schooner or her captain, but the books of
Tindall A Son will show them. In passing
through the group of Van Dieman or Apias
island the captain of this schooner pointed
out to me the spot where the Bella Bella was
lost, but no remains of the veose! were visible.
I understood subsequently that the Osprey
obtained the last tidings of the fate of the
Bella Bella. Remained at Apia two months,
until we got a chance to go to Sydney on the
British brig ocean.
SCHOOLS AMP C0UEtt£«.
College of American Medicine & Surgery,
AT MACON, GA.,
T hirtieth annual session, commencing
Fierit Monday in November, 1873, end continu
ing four months thereafter.
Z*AOiilty :
0. B. GALENTINE, M. D., of Cleveland, Ohio,
Professor of Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and
Children.
JOS. ADOLPHUS. M. D., of St. Louie, Mo.,
Professor of Surgery and Diseases of the Ejc and
Ear.
H. C. TRENCH, M. D., of Chicago, 111.
The Chair of Theory and Practice.
J. T. COXE. M. D., Macon. Ga.,
Professor of Physiology and Pathology.
W. C. JONES, M. D.. of Macon. Ga ,
Professor of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Botany.
J. A. BROWN, M. D., Indianapolis, Ind.,
Professor of Materia Medtca and Thcreputica.
WASHINGTON DESSAU, A. M. B. L., of Macon, Ga.,
Attorney at Law,
Professor of Medical Jurisprudence.
A. L. CLINK8CALES. M. D., of Macon, Ga.,
Professor of Anatomy.
R. F. LESTER, M. D., of Reidbvilie, Ga.,
Demonstrator of Anatomy.
T. J. BAINE, Janitor.
XT* o o « :
For a full course of Lectures, including all the
chairs, payable in advance $100 00
Matriculation Ticket (first term) 5 00
Graduation Fee 25 00
The Dtan a ill be elected ou tiie assembling of the
Faculty.
All communications should be addressed to A. L.
CLINK8CALES, M. D., Macon, Ga.. who will take
pleasure in answering inquiry. J. T. COX, M. D.,
President Board Trustees.
A. L. CLINK8CALE8, Secretary Board Trustees.
sepSO-dwed&sundSff&w.
Putapsco Female Institute,
MACON ADE&TISEHENT3.
Near Baltimore, Md.,
rilHIS INSTITUTE HAS BEEN IN OPERATION
JL for 30 years, and enjoys a national reputation.
With the number of pupils limited to ninety, it has
representatives from two-thirds of the States, princi
pally South and Southwest. Ita location la pre-emi
nently healthful, Is central, and easily reached by rail
road from Baltimore and Washington City.
For Circulars address
MRS. It. H. ARCHER.
P. O. Elliott City. Md
BERND BROTHERS
Manufacturers of and Wholesale and Retail Dealers In
Uim. SilDLES. COLLARS
BRIDLES, LEATHER, HARDWARE, Ac., &c.,
Jfos. 44 and 46 Third Street, Macon, Georgia.
A. T. FIN NET,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
G AR-R I A.C3- IE S
Such as are Needed for
EMPIRE STONE WORKS
—op—
MACON, O .A_.
P. H. WARD, Proprietor.
Allorders left at Ward k Nelson’s, 67 Cherry street, will receive prompt attention.
soptiA- codlm
The Southern Market.
|
| Barouches, Phaetons, Victorias, Cabriolettes,
Bretts, Top and No-top Buggies, Rockaways, Sociables,
Doctor’s Phtetons, Sewing MachinejVagons.
I Have Now ou Hand the Largest and Host Complete Assortment
OF ANY MANUFACTURE SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER,
AUGUSTA CARDS.
DOZIER «Sc WALTOE-,
SOUTHERN FEMALE COLLEGE
XsaG-raugo, Ga.
fJIHIS INSTITUTION, with a corps of Nine First
Class Teachers, will resume exercises the last Wednes
day in August. Four premiums for excel ence in
Music and Painting were awarded Pupils of this
College at the last State Fair. For Catalougea. ad
• L F. COX. President.
Wholes
TJITIVERSIT?
OF GEORGIA.
T HE 73D ANNUAL SESSION OF THIS INSTITU
TION will commence on WEDSESDAY,
October 1st, 1873, and continue, without intermission,
until Auguat 5th, 1874. The State
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
And Mechanic Arts,
founded upon the United States Land Grant, is an in
tegral part of the University, and will hold the same
Term. Every advantage which the country allows, is
afforded for procuring a liberal education, both in a
General Course and in 8pectal Departments. Degrees
granted bot’u in Arts and Science and in Law, Engi
neering and Medicine—the last through the Georgia
Medical College at Augusta, now embodied with the
University.
THE LAW SCHOOL
remains in session throughout the entire year. Libe
ral provieion is made for the beneficiaries and for stu
dents of limited means.
itai
WM. HENRY WADDE1
Secretary of the Faculty,
Athens. Ga.
FOR SALE.
Residence for Sale.
JjlOUR LARGE, ELEGANTLY FINISHED ROOMS,
Bath room, Storo room and Pantry, 2-room Kitchen,
lathed and plastered, large front yard, choice shrub
bery and shade trees, all on a large, beautiful lot 100
by 225 eet, in a most excellenf neighborhood, and just
at the; erminus of one of the Street Car lines. Im
provements all new and in perfect OTder. Apply to
WALLACE k FOWLER,
jy27 sun3m Real Estate Agents,
No. 9 Alabama st.
ale
Gro
Which I am prepared to sell at Reduced Prices. Using very bast material,
employing first class mechanics, having facilities equaled by none, I am pre
pared to sell work Cheaper than it can be duplicated from any portion of the
United States. Carriages renovated on short notice, and all'work warranted
to give general satisfaction.
A. T. FINNEY.
c ®s,ie Great Soothem Stove How
241 BR.OAJD STREET.
AUGUSTA. GEORGIA.
LATE DANIEL M FULL.. - " —
DANIEL & ROWLAND,
COTTON FACTORS,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Agents Tor the Celebrated Etlwan, Wando, Dagdale and Cotton Food Guanos,
Corner Jackson and Reynolds Streets AUGUST A, GA.
JW consignments solicited, commission for SELLING COTTON, $1 PER BALE, 'fer
COOKING AND HEATING STOVES—Every kind.
Mantels and Grates,
Tin Ware, Wood and Hollow Ware,
Sheeet Iron, Zinc,
House Furnishing Goods, Etc.
NO COMPETITION PERMITTED.
1854&-
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GEORGIA REAL ESTATE
BOARDINC.
Boarders Wanted.
A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE, or two Indies witt
ing to room together, can procure Board in a
family where there are no children, in one of the beat
neighborhoods in the City, only a few hundred yards
from the business portion of the City, and within a
few paces of the Peachtree Street Railroad. Rates
low, as it is more for company than profit that Board
ers are wanted. Apply to W. H. BARNETT,
octS-tf No. 19 West Baker street.
G. W. JACK,
STEAM
Candy and Cracker
MANUFACTORY.
rpnE CHEAPEST AND M03T COMPLETE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KIND IN THE SOUTH,
yegbtablbs,
Canned Oysters,
Potted Meats,
Canned Fruits.
Lawson B. Langford,
69 West Side Whitehall Street.
ATLANTA, CA.
1 N0W HAVE ON HAND THE LARGEST STOCK OF GOODS IN MY LINE EVER
BROUGHT to this market.
Stoves, Stoves, Stoves!
The celebrated Charter Oik 8tove—the most popular and mvst extensively used in the United 8tate#. Agent
for the “Atlanta" Cook Stove. Heating Stoves—all kinds acd sizos. Have for sale all the most popular 8toves
now in the market.
*TIN WARE—Of every kind and In the largest quantity. A full supply always on hand, and anything mad.?
to orderpiomptly.
Western and Northen Orders Duplicated.
quantity.
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Very Large Supply, of
Tin Plate an dTinners Findings, 8heet Iron: 8heet Zinc; Slab Zinc; Block Tin; Solder, Etc.
A Large and well selected stock of Light Hollow Ware; Wood Ware of every kind, such as Backets, Tabs.
Washboards, Flour Pails, Sugar Boxes, Wood Measures, all sizes; Brooms, Well Backets, cts.
A Large quantity of
HOUSE
FURNISHING
GOODS,
POCKET AND TABLE CUTLERY.
immigration Company.
A N act of the Legislature of Georgia having au-
thorized the formation of a Company “To facil
itate the sale of Real Estate in Georgia, and to encour
age immigration thereto,’’ the undersigned propose to
carry out the purposes of the grant by presenting to
the public prizes in the form of real estate, both in
town or country, to be drawn for on the tecond
Wednesday in January, 1874.
Parties desiring of selling Real Estate are invited to
address the Company, describing the property and
the price they are willing to take therefor.
The following extract from the law will explain the
plan and purposes of the Company:
“Any person desirous to sell or dispose of his, her
or their real estate through the raid Land Agency by
Lottery, or otherwise, shall before doing so fully des
cribe tame as to the number of acres, acd if a city lot
the number of feet, its boundaries, character of the
improvements and county in which located, so it can
be fully identified; shall then place a fair valuation
thereon, which valuation shall be certified to by two
disinterested citizens of the county or neighborhood
in which the land 1* located, and when these prerequi
sites are complied with and the property offered for
aale or lottery by the said land agency. The party or
parties having (he control of said land and improve
ments shall bind themselves in a good and sufficient
bond to said land sgents, or their successors, to make
a valid.tltla thereto to whoever may be the drawer or
purchaser thereof; bat no obligation to make titlee
given to said parties shall be of any fores or effect for
a longer period than six months, unless the valuation
affixed to the property shall be tendered within the
said term of six months from the date of said bond,
whenever the said Land Agents or their successors shall
tender to the owner or controller thereof, in currency,
the valuation agreed upon for said property. See Ga.
Laws, 1866, page 70, for full act.
coaroRAToaa: maxaukbx:
WM. SCHLEY, Savannah, A. M. WALLACE, Atlanta,
ROBT. SCHLEY, Augusta, J. D WADDELL,Marietta,
JA8. GARDNER, Augusts, H. L. WILSON. Atlanta.
Parties destring to dispose of real estate under this
I Ian will address
JAMES GARDNER. President
A tbe Georg a Real Estate and immigration Company
'vtjigaat*. Ga , or Atlanta, Ga. octlS-.f
JAMES L. WATKINS,
FURNITURE MANUFACTURER, WARERBCMS, 9* WHITEHALL STREET, M’NAUCHT 4, CVS. BLOCK,
Silver ]Plated YV" are
swell arranged for inspec-
G. W. ADAIR, Auctioneer.
GREAT SALEi
— OF —
JOHN H. JAMES’,Banker,
JR e al Estate.
Lewis H. Clarke,
THE HATTER.
For Sale.
A NUMBER of Pure Blood Priuc» Albert Birk-
shire HOGS. Among them are several fine
hows, one of the Sows with five pigs four weeks ol V
To*y are not held at fancy price*. Apply at this
<fli e. octlff-tf
O N TUESDAY, 25th November, in Atlanta, valued
at from $35,0-30 to $100,000 00, I will tell at Auc
tion, in this city, commencing at 10 o’clock, on Tues
day morning, 25th of November next, the following
described magnificent central, Tent-paying Real Estate:
1st. THAT SPLENDID FIVE STORY (besides base
ment) Brick Store, on the corner of Whitehall and
Hunter streets. Dry Goods Emporium occupied by
Louis de Saule & Co. This building cost $32,000 and
rents for $3,100, ail new and a first-class building.
2d. ONE TWO-STORIED (besides basement) BRICR
STORE, on Whitehall street, next door to James’ Bank
corner, occupied by Mrs. Agnes Turner, and rents for
$1,680.
3d. ONE VACANT LOT on Alabama street, 30«* by
62 feet, alley on east side.
4th. BRICK OFFICES, adjoining above lot, on Ala
bama street, occupied by Samuel llojlc, renta for
$920.
5th. ONE BRICK STORE occupied by John Domini,
next to the last named offices, and rents for $750.
6th. VACANT GROUND. 80 by 70 feet, fronting on
Peachtree street, adjoining the new brick stores now
being finished by Busby, Boyd k Robinson. Will be
divided as per plat exhibited on day of aale, and suit
able for stores or for residences, in connection with
Cottage Lot in rear. Also, the Brick Cottage in the
.ear of said ground, formerly occupied by Mr. James,
xonting Ellis street. Bents for $580.
7th. ONE VACANT TRIANGULAR SHtPED LOT.
on Church and Forsyth streets, next to Messrs. Boyd
k Bro.
8th. A FOUR ROOM COTTAGE and Lot on Csin
street, occupied by James Patterson.
9th. About TWO ACRES of ground around the cele
brated Walton Spring, to be divided ir to small lots as
per plat
The recent money panic has Niven Mr. James some
inconvenience and he desires to sell his property and
increase his banking capital.
His losa by a panic sale will be the purchasers gain.
His private residence on Peachtree street, that cost
$60,000, and his Bank Block, on Whitehall street and
Railroad, that cost $75,000 last year, and renta for
$10,000 per annum, will not be sold.
Plats of vacant property will be posted. Capitalists
from a distance and at home, are invited to examine
all thia gilt edged, rent-paying, central property.
TERMS—One-third caab, balance in two and four
montha with ten percent interest. Unquestionable
titles.
Loan Certificates and deposits in James’ Bank re
ceived in payment Good Railroad, City or State bonds
received aa cash at their market value, which will be
agreed upon before the sale oommoncei, upon inquiry.
This is certainly the finest opportunity for capital
ists to make safe investments, that has been presented
for years. 1 will show this property or giro any in
formation about it at any time to those who will call at
my office. O. W. ADAIR,
Real Estate Agent,
No. 1 Kimball House.
oc'.iO 12,19,2(1, nov2.9,16.23.26.
What is Life Without Comfort?
LATHS at low prices; also, South west Georgia
Flooring, dressed and matched, and moulding to suit
the times, at low prices
ootM-lm ANTHONY MURPHY.
JSTew Groocls Opening Every Day.
Dopartmont fox* tlx© Ladies:
| My large stock of handsome House Furnishing goods, Vases, Toilet Sets, etc., i
[ tion. The Ladies are invited to call and eee them.
| I nave laid in a stock lor a largo
WHOLESALE TRADE.
I In my line, and invito the attention of merchants to the same. I can offer special inducements over any
other market.
Orders from a distance will be promptly attended to. Goo3s skilfully packed, and every advantage of the
market given.
I am now moving into my new store, 69 Westsida of Whitehall street, lately occupied by Guilford, Wood &
Co. The public are invited to step in and look at my new store and new goods.
L B. LANGFORD.
TIEIIEJ 'VH^G-IHSTIA
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Silk. Beaver, Fur
and Felt Hats
TRUNKS, VALISES
AND CANES
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Clarke’s Special
NOBBY HATS
EVERY BRANCH OF
FASHIONABLE HATS
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The Place where the Fashionables Buy.
LEWIS H. CLARKE'S
Whitehall Street
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WILLIAM RICH & CO.
Wholesale Dealers In
Notions, Fancy Goods,
Millinery and White Goods,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
2V. B—Wo Duplicate IVowJYoi-lx 1X3111*. 3 .iiepai-lni
Liabilities $ 11,314 75
Assets 353,413 79
Net Assets 342.099 04
Losses Paid Since Organization 1,500,000 00
Forty-one years in existence. Rates aa low as in any other Good Company.
All Iioeaoa w ill To o Promptly P aid.
Ten Thousand Dollars are deposited with Hon. W. L. Goldsmith, Comptroller General of the 8tat« of
gia, for security of the policy in this State.
W. L. COWARDEN, President. | WM. WILLIS. JR.. Secretary
J. GADSDEN KING, Agent.
Broad street, ATLANTA, GA.
Also, Agent for the! London and Lancashire Fire—Capital: $5,000,000. 8taU Agent, Cotton State#
life Insurance Company, Maoon, Ga.—Assets : $542,201 28. Deposited with Comptroller General, of Georgia,
$100,000. ~ —
m. LE W I :
MANUFACTURER AND JOBBERS ALL VARIETIES DF
Crackers, Cakes, Snaps, Ac.,
Amongst whioh are Soda, Buttor, Picnic, Cream, Boston, Butter, AfilW,
Butter Wafer, Wine, Farina. Also, Sugar Cakes, Spice Cakes, and Jum
bles, Lemon and Ginger Snaps, and others, which I offer to the trade at the
LOWEST PRICES!
andfguarantee my goods to give satisfaction.
South Forsyth Street, Atlanta, Ga.