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Telegraph & Messenger. THURSDAY MORNING. JULY 27, 1871. The Li Ghanoe Repouteb, who can’t see any difference between the Radical party and the Democratic party on the so-called “ new departure," addresses n very cvasivo defence of its novel and ridiculous position, particularly to "the staid and sober old man of the Tele- OBirn.” Now, that individual (as we know) has scarcely written a lino on politics for the past three months, and ho don’t care the value of a brass button for the question which is agitating some Democratic editors so much. With entire confideneo in the friendly purposes and feelings of Ibo National Democratic party, he will support its nomineo with the greatest cordiality upon any platform they may adopt in regard to tho constitutional amendments, or upon no platform at all. All that bo wants of the Georgia Democracy is to quit “ buUyraging,” and undertaking to dictate to the National Democracy what they must and must not do in order to merit nnd receive our gracious support and co-oporation, or on pain of forfeiting it altogether and being Inrnod over to outer dark ness. If Georgia can’t go into that Convention in a good, wholesome and friendly spirit—willing to take as well as give counsel, and to abide heart ily by tho will of the majority, eke ought not to go there at all, and should net be admitted if the "old man of tho TELEaniFH” had to decide the point And we say, with all respect to our friend of the La Grange Reporter, that we don’t think a man who can see no difference between Hendricks and Voorhees, and Morton and Boast Butler ought not to be let in anyhow; at least, not until ho had bought a pair of constitutional spectacles and learned how to use them. For our part we are tired of this system of dictation and ultimatums. For the last gene ration some (more or less) of the Southern States have boon setting up these tests and ulti matums, one after another, as the prico of their allegianco to the Democracy, and if any good has come out of the business we fail to discover it. What wo propose to the Georgia Democracy now, is that when we go into the National Dem ocratic Convention of 1872, it shall bo with the distinct understanding that we set up no more right to dictate than Indiana, Illinois or New Hampshire claims. That we shall meet the States on a platform of perfect equality, and in a spirit of cordiality and confidence subscribe heartily to the general judgment, whatever that may be. The Election To-morrow. We trust every citizen of Bibb county will remomber that the special election for Tax- Collector of the county will beheld to-morrow, and wo furthermore hope that every one of them will go to the polls and vote. It is a very important matter to tax payers to have the right sort of man in this office, and no consid eration of business or laziness or indifferenoe should bo allowed to keep any of them from voting. There are special reasons why a good selection should be made this time, of which our roaders are doubtloss thoroughly informed. It is not every man who can give tho bond, or who has the capacity and experience required to properly and satisfactorily discharge the duties of the office. There is one candidate before the people whom wo and they both know well as possessing all theso requisites; and as a mere question of business, it seems to us thoro can be little or no hesitation in making a selection. However, that is a matter each indi vidual voter mnst determine for himself. All we want is a full turn out—a full expression of tho popular will, and “may tho best man win.” P. 8.—Since tho nbovo woo written, we have received tho following communication. Mr. Rainey's withdrawal leaves the race practically between Mr. Heath and James Fitzpatrick, and we suppose there are very few of our rea ters who will have the least difficulty in choosing betweon them : Editors 7degraph and Messenger: You will pleaso discontinue my card, as I am no longer n candidate for Tax Collector. To my friends who feel an interest in me, I return my sinoere thanks. Y7. D. Rainey. Macon, July 26, 1871. Tli© Central Railroad Leas© or the Macon and Western Railroad. Reversing the decision of Jndge Alexander, and contrary to the expectations of many, the Supreme Court it will be seen, has fully con firmed the original lease of the Macon and Wes tern Railroad, and that iron highway is now bat continuation of the Georgia Central from Savannah. As the smoke of the legal conflict at Atlanta clears away, let us consider calmly what will be tho probable effect of the leaso upon the prosperity of Macon. To our mind the chief and only damage re sulting, will be to the shareholders of the Macon and Brunswick Railroad. Of course the Central will discriminate in its own favor as far as possible whenever the claims of rival railroads are pre sented. These parties are entitled to our sym pathies, but they have the consolation of know ing that a powerful diversion in their favor will be made, by tho building of the projected line from Hawkinsville to Enfaula, while through the northern end of the Bainbridge, Cuthbert and Columbus Railroad, another and direct route to the great West will be opened up to the city of Brunswick. In considering tho question how Macon will be affected by the coalition, the point must be conceded that had the courts sustained the in junction, tho construction of the branch from Tennille to Atlanta was a foregone conclusion. Indeed, it was so stated a few days since by one of the most influential directors of the Central Road. Thi3 would have indictod a staggering blow to the Macon and Western, as it would no longer form a part of the grand highway from the in terior to the ocean. The superior capital and great influence of the Central, united with the diminished distance to Savannah, would have certainly determined in that direction all or nearly all of the freight from points north of Atlanta. Dependent, then, upon local custom, it is easy to see that the present handsome div idends to the stockholders of the Macon and Western would dwindle into insignificance, and through passengers also, who at least now take a meal at our hotels, and sometimes stop over, would be diverted to the other and shorter route to the coast. All this, however, is saved by the union of the two roads, and secure in the protection of her powerful ally, the Macon and Western may reasonably anticipate uninterrupted success and prosperity in the future. But it is alleged this arrangement makes Macon a mero way station to Savannah. So far as through freight is concerned, this has always been the case. Visit tho Atlanta depot and it will be seen that all freights for Savannah are placed in Savannah boxes, lettered Savannah, and never break bulk until they reach their des tination. The opponents of the lease fear, also, that the Central Road will ohange local rates and fares over the Macon and Western, to the damage of our citizens. The best reply to this, is, the history of tho Southwestern Road since it was merged into the Central. The writer can state from personal experience, that since that period in place of any increase, not only have passen ger fares on this road been rednoed, but mate rial deductions have been made in the transpor tation of cotton, corn bacon, flour and other staple articles of consumption. A night pas senger train has also been placed on the road to the great benefit of the people. At the time that the lease was consummated, the same ob jections were raised against it that we now hear. But the logic of facts has silenced every tongue, and all now argue that matters are conducted much more smoothly and harmoniously than when the two road3 existed separately. Let it be icmcmbor-l also, that this union of two great interests draws in closer relationship the people of Savannah and Macon, and will ever preserve the entente cordiale between them. What motive can there now be for antagonism? A rocent comer, the writer has abstained from the expression of any opinion on the lease ques tion hitherto ; but now that the affair is settled, feels it a duty to show that the result will not be as disastrous to Macon, as some of our friends had feared. The monopoly aspect of the ques tion is another and dis- inct proposition, which we shall not argue at present. Aybioan Cannibalism —It seems from the dispatches that the Domingoes indulge a little in oannibalism among other peculiarities. A dispatch says some nineteen negroes have been arrested for that offence. This is the first an- thontio statement we have met with that the West Indies negroes had really got back to their original habits as anthropophagi. Bat in all probability, under favorable circumatanoes, the African race in America will generally display retrogression of this or a kindred character. There seem to be very marked displays of this tendenoy in New Orleans, where the orgies of vaudooism are frequently chronicled at great length, and the terror of incantations, witch' craft and demoniacal influence is universal among the negroes. Few observant persons have failed to notice the same thing among the negroes in tho circle of their own observation, and its marked increase since the abolition of slavery removed the negro from the predomi nant influence of the white race. We have known intelligent negroes to go without food inther than eat any cooked by a person whom they believed to Obeah or hoodoo—and in. stanoea of alleged sorcery or magic are frequent everywhere. In short it is doubtful whether that great engine of civilization—the ballot— will keep the negro on the up grade. A Liteeaby Field Unoccupied.—If some of our sprightly Southern housewives who can wield a witty pen, would give the world a record of experience with household servants “since freedom,” as lively and grotesque a work would appear as the world ever saw. The absurd con- coits, and airy fancies and affectations of the newly enfranchised, as developed in familiar household intercourse, wonld afford much more fun on paper than they do in the household. We propose that the Georgia ladies concenter the results of their experience in the form of pithy anecdotes in the hands of some one of their number. Dinah's balance has been much more disturbed by sudden emancipation, than that of Pompey. Scotch Immioeants.—Refer to the advertise ment of Mr. Geo. Smith, who proposes to fill orders, through his brother in North Scotland, for laborers and house servants. The Scotch peasantry are a hardy, honest and moral race, and there is this to be said in their favor over even the Swedes, that oral communication with them will be possible at once. We hope Mr. Smith will get orders for a good many. It is population, which will benefit itself and the country too. Mebceb Unitebsity.—A letter from a leading trustee says: “ We think there is a prospect and a good one for seventy-five or a hundred stu dents by next spring—we hope sooner. But to insure success we and you, press and people of Maoon, must exert ourselves. Every day in creases the chances in favor of the acceptance by Dr. Curry, of the Presidency.” The Savannah Firemen agreed at a special meeting held on Monday evening, upon the late decision of the Supreme Court making them liable to jury duty, to communicate with the beads of departments in the principal cities throughout the State, as to the expediency of calling a convention to take such action upon the law as it may choose. THE GEORGIA PR ESN. BY TELEGRAPH. A Scallawag Judge In Trouble. Judge Thomas Telfair Long, of the Jackson ville (Fla.) Circuit, is perhaps as trewly loyl a scallawag as ever was converted from the error of his ways by a fat office. Of course he swears by negro suffrage, carpet-baggery, plunder, pickings, “developing onr resources,” and all the other miscellaneous, mntifarious and mon- Btrons iniquities with which Jacobinism has earned Florida and the other Southern States. And of coarse ho ought to go the "entire-swine” and swear by negro equality, also, but it seems he does not, as we learn from the Jacksonville Union. That paper says a murder trial has been going on down there for. several days, and many wo men, both white and black, were regular at tendants, the gallery of the courthouse having been set apart for their exclusive use by Long’s order. But trouble arose and Long separated them—(he negroes beiDg left in sole possession of the gallery, while the whites were assigned seats down stairs immediately behind the jury. The new arrangement worked smoothly until last Thursday, when a "colored lady” was found seated on one of the benches set apart for the white women who had been crowded from the gallery by the negroes. Three negro bailiffs in formed her ladyship that she was out of ber place and suggested the gallery, bnt she indig nantly spurned their advice, and finally the matter was referred to Long who directed the sheriff to take the huzzy up into the gallery, and if she refused to go to put her in jail. She voluntarily retired, however, and the next thing Long knew be was arrested on a complaint made by her before a United States Commissioner, charging him with violating the Fifteenth Amendment. The examination of the cose was to have taken plaoe Saturday, bnt so far we have not heard the result. Our advice to Long is to plead guilty and throw himself on the mercy of the court, and after getting down on his knees and begging pardon of the Jacksonville negroes ask them to intercede for him, he promising, of course, never to try and behave like a decent man again, while on the bench. If he don’t adopt some such line as this, the negroes will have him impeached for disloyalty and removed from office. With a fate ao dreadful as that staring him in the face, we will not permit ourselves to doubt that Long will not prove true to his instincts and antecedents. Watermelons.—The Herald calls watermelons “cholera bombshells”—but, in truth, a more harmless and, we doubt not, actually healthful fruit cannot be found. Our neighbors, the Walkers, have been importing watermelons largely from Richmond county, paying seven oents freight, and are still finding it their in terest to buy at that distance, because the melons are better and command a readier sale. Why the melons are better is simply because they are cultivated with more care and as an important business. From Augusta thousands are shipped to Northern cities, and, as we Bee, hundreds find their way even South, which seems much like bringing coals to Newcastle. West India Feuit.—By the Atlanta and Gulf fast freight line pine apples were received in Savannah July 231, which were cut in the oountry near Havana on Wednesday morning, July 19. A letter for M. C. Croily, of Macon, is held for postage in the Savannah postoffice. A devil fish ran off with Major Bonand, of Savannah, a few days since, by getting en tangled in the anchor of the boat from which the Major was fishing. That was bad, bnt it might have been worse. Jost suppose it had been old "Split Hoof,” himself. The line of steamers running between Cedar Keys and Havana, pnts West Indian fruit in Savannah three days and a half after it is plncked. A lot of pineapples that were gathered in Cuba on the 19 Ji, arrived in Savannah, Sun day morning at G:30. At a meeting of the Savannah Fire Depart ment held Monday night, the folowing resolu tion was passed: Resolved, That the Chief of the Fire Depart ment be requested to correspond with the Chiefs of the Augusta, Macon, Atlanta, Columbus, and other principal cities in Georgia, to take into consideration the decision of Judge Lochrane, relative to the non-exemption from jury duty of men who are actual firemen, and if in their opinion it be necessary to call a convention of firemen, whenever it may bo decided upon to take action iu the matter. A shocking case of poisoning in Effingham county is reported by the Savannah News, of Tuesday—the victims beiDg three little chil dren, and the poisoner their mother, a Mrs. Jofin H. Ash, formerly of Savannah, who, be fore committing the dreadful deed, had swal lowed some of the strychnine with which she murdered her children. Mrs. A. has been slightly deranged for some time, but nothing serious was apprehended, her husband keeping strict watch over her. The strychnine used was locked up by Mr. A. in an old bureau drawer, and the key hidden in a place, as he thought, least likely to be found by his wife, no other person knowing of the hiding place. We quote as follows from the NewB’ account: About three o’clock yesterday morning, Mr. Ash was aroused by the cries of two of the children, and entering the room found Mrs. Ash in the act of taking a spoon from the mouth of the oldest child, a little girl, who bad struggled and resisted until her cries woke her father and his friend, both of whomfeelingalarmed, asked her what she was doing. She replied, "only giving the children , a little powder, and I am afraid I have not given them enough.” They begged and entreated her to tell them what she had given them—Mr. Ash tasting the powder which he discovered on the mouth of one of the children, discovered that it was quite bitter. She finally took him to the bureau drawer and showed him the bottle of strychnine from which she had dosed herself first and then each one of her three little ones. It was but a short time after this before the mother, a young woman about twenty-five y^ars old, and her three inter esting little children, two girls and one boy, were lying stiff and cold in the arms of death. Dying in rapid succession, one after the other, the mother, although the first to take the pois on, lived to see her children aU die and then followed them herself. It is said the struggles of tho poor little creatures were awful, tho old est falling backwards was drawn together in such a manner that her head and feet nearly touched each other. The afflicted father held his little ones and his wife in his arms till they breathed their last. The time was too short from the discovery of the deed to procure any aid, although a phys ician was immediately Bent for. He arrived in time to save the father, who, in bis efforts to discover what the drug was, had swallowed enough to render his condition dangerous. The Augusta Constitutionalist understands that Appleton & Co., the New York publishers, have negotiated for the purchase of a leading interest in the Fort Royal railroad, and that the necessary papers were to have been duly signed last week. Mr. Millet will be placed in charge of the enterprise as President and the road pushed forward to an early completion. We clip the following from the Constitution alist of Tuesday: HiTTouT at Last.—Nathan Collier, one of tho negroes who muraetoil I*, too, from BoatL rurn. line, at Quaker Springs, near this city, in De cember, 1867, was arrested by the police yester day. Immediately after the murder was com mitted, Collier made his way to Savannah and shipped as cook on board a vessel going to Nas sau, and since that time until very recently, has been serving in the same capaoity on different vessels in West Indian waters. Becoming tired of this, he determined to return to the scene of his crime, thinking, perhaps, that the affair bad grown so old that he woDld not be molested. He calculated without his host, however, for as soon as tho vigilant chief of police obtained an inkling of his reappearance traps were set for him and he was eventually captured, as we haTe stated. Of the six negroes who committed the fiendish ontrage, one, Mack Griffia, was shot and killed in a difficulty the next night; another, John Driver, died in jail; a third, Louis Jones, is now serving a term of imprisonment in the penitentiary; a fourth turned States evidence a fifth is the present prisoner, Collier, while the remaing party is still at large. A reward of $G00 was offered by the brother of Price, and paid to Chief Christian after the arrest of two of the parties and the death of one and the con viction of the other. The Augusta Gas Company has resolved to increase its capital atoch to $140,000, and to do this will sell G7G shares of the stock—par value $25—next Tuesday at publio sale—the proceeds to be divided among the present stockholders. Dr. Skinner, pastor of the Baptist Church, at Columbus, has withdrawn his resignation from that charge, and will remain at his post. Sharp Johnson, (white) who killed his step' father iu January, 1870, near Colnmbns, and for whose arrest there was a reward of $500 offered by Bnllock, was captured in Rnssell oounty, Ala., last Saturday. Mrs. Mary McDonald,'of this city, wife of Mr. Hugh McDonald, engineer on the South western Railroad, died of a congestive chill, at Colnmbns, last Sunday. The freedmen thronghout this State are evi dently of the opinion that their race needs thin ning out. During last week George Matthews was killed in Hancock oonnty by his son-in-law, Charles Dnbose, and Jordan Dennis killed Geo. Williams, in Washington county. The cholera is playing havoc with the hogs in the western part of Putnam county. Numbers are dying daily. An incendiary fire on the premises of Dr. E. W. Lane, of Emanuel county, burned his kitchen and dining room last week, and caused a loss of $1,000. Tho Sandersville Georgian has the following orop report for last week: Weekly Report.—A heavy storm of wind and rain passed through this county on Monday of last week. Much damage done to fruit trees. Nothing more serious that we have heard of. The rain v as much needed. Since said storm the nights have been quite cool, and the days pleasant. Crops of all kinds growing finely. Farmers are beginning to find time to draw a long breath and rest from their labor. Health of the oounty good generally. James Ward, formerly of Charleston, died at Brunswick, Monday, from injuries received lest week by falling across a piece of timber. The Brunswick Appealsays that Dodge £ Co. lumber merchants of that place, have let out contract to have built for them, “at the south end of Bay street, a wharf of 2lGfeet frontage— main wharf to be 72 feet wide, with two els 12G feet in length by 82 feet in width, with rails down each L, and treble switches, so as to ac commodate the loading or unloading of twenty- four cars at one time. We are permitted to farther state that it is contemplated by this firm to further add to this wharf within a twelve month until it shall cover a frontage of about 700 feet, and place upon it a saw mill of 12, 000,000 feet annual capacity." DAY DISPATCHES; Washington, July 26.—W. D. Griswold has been tendered the presidency of the Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroai Tuscon, Arizona, advices of the 18th state that in a fight over a wagon train eu route for Fort Bowie, thirteen Indians and one Boldier were killed. Nothing had been heard of Gen. Crook for three days. Fort Smith advices of the 22d, report that a party of savages had returned to their lodge with white scalps, and loaded with plunder. A Haytion letter states that nineteen citizens had been arrested for canibalism. Persian ad vices report the famine in that country dread ful. The survivers eat the dead. The plague has also appeared. A sanitary cordon has been drawn along the borders of Turkey and Persia. A British gunboat has been sent to Canton to protect the English auH^thsr foreigners. Charles James Matnews, the comedian, is dead—aged G7. The yellow fever is malignant at Para, Brazil. The English consul is dead, and his wife is dying. Nearly every stranger who has arrived within six months is dead. The naval captain, Jas. O. Williamson, is dead. Havana, July 2G.—Alvarez and Hernandez, two Caban emissaries, were recently captured and executed. Felix Auguste Bayez, the oham- pion of the late Cavada, has been executed. NIGHT DISPATCHES. Washington, July 2G.—Gen. A. B. Wright, of Augusta, was examined five hours. His tes timony was highly satisfactory to the Demo cratic members of the Committee. Boutwell has finally,,.rejected Kentucky’s claim, though he will say, ig opinion, they have strong equity rights,’ and strong’claims on Con gress, to which Boutwell refers the State agent. It is, doubtless, Frank Mathews whose death is reported by cable, instead of Chas. James Mathews, who is now playing at Montreal. Fifteen buildings at Fredericktown, N. B., containing shipping stores, have been burned. Loss, $200,000; insurance, $50,000. A special from Indianapolis reports the arrest of R. 3. Bright, editor of the Sentinel, for peijury, in connection with the State print ing. He was released on personal recogniz ance. The Tyne Boat Crew has arrived at Halifax. In a collision of freight gravel trains between St. Lonis and Edwardsville, six persons were killed and four hopelessly hnrt. The engineer and firemen of both trains were saved by jump ing ■ On account of the difficulty between Bout well and Pleasanton, the papor for revenue stamps is about exhausted. Paris, July 2G.—Tho Pope publishes a long letter congratulating Guibert upon his eleva- vation to the Archbishopric of Paris. London, July 2G.—For the Goodwood stakes fourteen started. Taraban, first; Lady Hnn- gerford’s colt, second; Claudius, third. Ford- ham rode the winner. The odds against him were fifteen to one. Madrid, July 26.—The Cabinet finally formed under the lead of Zorilla. All the Ministers be long to the progressist party, and will follow the policy inaugurated in the September revolu tion. Savannah,July2G.—Arrived: Barks,Crimea, Cardiff, Virtuousa, Havana; schooners Frank Lucas, Yucatan, Cornelia, Philadelphia.— Cleared: Sohooner L. E. Edwards, Wilmington, Del.; Eta wan, Charleston. MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES. The Atlanta Era classifies the gentlemen of the chain gang in that city as “soldiers, white men, and colored men”—which is very naughty in such a trewly loyl sheet. • Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Crittenden, of Atlanta, were thrown from a buggy, while out driving Monday afternoon,and Mrs. O. severely bruised, besides having one of ber elbows dislocated. The horse had one of his fore legs broken, and Will have to be killed. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS MTZPAff LODGE, No. 47, F.&AI. o TAXED Communication THIS (Thuraday) NIGHT. A full attendance is desired. Mem bers of Macon Lodge and sojourning brethren are fraternally invited to attend. jni?7 it H. J. PETEB, Secretary. DINING HALL. T up, plans and specifications for a Dining Hall at tne Park are now ready. Leave your bida at Major Fuss’ offioe up to Thursday noon. Bida will aldo be received for brick-werk per thousand. ju!27 2t G. B. ROBERTS, Aoting Mayor. WANTED. rib-f BAA 111 GJLD by B. A. WISE, at his Mul- tpIUv/U berry street Crockery Store. jul27 at Synopsis of Weatlier Statement. War Dep’t, Office Chief Signal Officer,) Washington, D. C., July 26, 7:30 p. m. ) The barometer rose considerably in the South ern States Tuesday night, but is now again fall ing. It remains low west of Louisiana and northwards to Nebraska. The low pressure which was Tuesday afternoon in Minnesota, has moved eastward and is now extending towarcU Lake Ontario, where the pressure has fallen decidedly. The small area of low ba rometer which was Tuesday afternoon south east of New Jersey has moved to the northwest into Pennsylvania. High northwesterly winds prevailed Tuesday afternoon on the coast of New Jersey with rain, and the storm was felt slightly from Rhode Island to Virginia. Clond and rain continue in Now England and north- owiDg -woather is reported from Michigan to Minnossota, but nlnnSy «iS tRroat- ening weather continues from Missouri to the Gulf. A storm is now reported in Nebraska. Probabilities: Pleasant weather is probable for the Upper Lakes on Thursday. No mate rial changes are indicated for the Gnlf coast and Southern States. An area of low banneter will probably move eastward from Lake Huron, with fresh southwesterly winds on Lakes Erie and Ontario, and cloudy and threatening weath er northwest and northeast of Massachusetts. Washington, July 2G.—Tho following is the Bubstanco of Gen. Wright’s testimony: Is a practicing lawyer and one of the editors of the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel. The people of Georgia aro as peaceful and law-abiding, and the laws as fully enforcod as before the war. Wright’s law practice covered ten counties. He stated that, from his personal knowledge, tho negroes enjoyed all the"privileges of courts ac corded to whites. Judges and juries seem rather inclined to favor negroes. Wright pros ecuted a white man for the murder of a negro; he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a full term. The same court convicted a white man of killing a negro and sentenced him to be hung on the first Friday in September. While these trials were progressing, twelve whites of Washington county were carried one hundred and thirty miles to answer before a Federal commission for assault on negroes, and after imprisonment and mnch expense, acquit ted. Wright had no reason to believe there was an organized band of Ku-klux in Georgia for political purposes. He knew of bank ma rauders, like Morrell’s gang, extending through a portion of the counties of his district. Men were convicted in Washington county, suspected of belonging to a gang; a man named Ruse who was convicted of killing a negro by a military commission, and pardoned by President John son, then convicted of killing another man and sentenced to be hung, was reprieved by Bul lock. His ultimate pardon, Ruse’s friends say, depends upon the raising of a certain amount of money. Witness explained fully the organi zation of the Georgia Legislature. He said that if the disabilities imposed by the 14th amend ment were removed, and the people allowed to select their best men for office, there would be no complaint against the government; negroes haTe neither been cheated or swindled out of their wages; difficulties and discontent often arise from the difficulty of convincing negroes that a third is more than a tenth of the crop; ar bitrations called often determine the question for them; a white man named Ferguson was whipped nearly to death by negroes; a negro convicted of living in adultery with a white wo man was pardoned by Bnllock; a white man and negro woman were prosecuted for the same offence; conviction failed, bnt the people whipped them. There were no politics in these occurrences. The people resorted to such pun ishments because of the mischief to society, produced by the Governor’s indiscriminate par dons. MAKIIIED. On Thursday, July 20th, at the residence of the bride’s father—Joel Gibson. Esq—by the Rev. Mr, Brinn, Loris S. Bates, of Macon, to Miss C. E. Gibson, of LaGrange. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. We are are authorized to announce P. M. HEATH as a candidate for Tax Collector of Bibb county, at the election to be held the 28th inst. jnl9tf “MANY TAX PAYERS.” WORKISCMES’S candidate. OHILLY AUDOIN offers himself to the voters of Bibb county aa a candidate, on the part of the workingmen, for Tax Collector, and, if elected, will give bond and dischaige tho duties of the office satisfactorily. july23 td* Hegeman’s Ferrated Elixir of Bark, NICHOL’S ELIXIR OF BARK AND PROTOXIDE OF IRON, In store and for sale by G. E. STJSSDORFF. UNIVERSITY MEDICINES Freah supply at DR. G. E. SUSSDORFF’S DRUG STORE. Prescription Business. Our Prescription Department is carefully and re liably managed. G. E. SU3SDORFF, jnl27tf Druggist and Apothecary. WANTED. A N intelligent and moral youth, about 15 years old, willing to work, to whom constant em ployment will be given and good wages paid. Ref erences required. Enquire of D. O. HODGKINS & SON, , Dealers in Guns, 59 Mulberry street, Macon, Ga. Citizen copy one time. )uU7 It LABORERS FROM SCOTLAND. B EING abont to send an order to my brother- in the North of Sootland—f or House Servants and Farm Laborers, other parties who wish Scotch help can have their orders sent at once, on application to the undersigned, or through Messrs, Jones £ Baxter. GEO. SMITH, Jul27tf P. O. Box 134, Maoon. STRAYED OR STOLEN, F ROM the common near Yineville branch, a dark mare Mole, with a white spot on ber neck, and a small sore on her withers. A reward of $11) will be paid for the recovery of the Mole. STEPHEN STEWART, ju!27tf At tho Bock Mill. NOTICE. A LL persons are hereby notified not to trade for a note given by the undersigned to O. O. Olay, for two hundred and fifteen ($215) dollars, on the 1st of this (July) month, payable on the 1st day of December next, the consideration for oaid note having failed. B. F. CHAMBLISS. Z. D. CHAMBLISS. Russellville, Ga., July 24, lt»7I. jul27 dltwll* $10 REWARD! S TOLEN from Dawson on the night of the 23d inst., a SERVANT GIRL by the name of “ Sallie.” She is between 10 and 11 years old, has rather light complexion, one toe on right foot slightly deformed, and is qoick spoken. She came up the S. W. B. B., carrying her clothes in a hag. I will pay the above reward for the return to me of the girl, and the apprehension and imprisonment of the thief. july27 It B. F. COLLINS, M. EISNER Begs leave to inform the citizens of Macon that he is now prepared to MAKE OR MEND BOOTS, SHOES, GAITERS, ETC. GOOD WORK AND REASONABLE PRICE Will be his motto. Shop Over T. W. Nelson’s, Cherry Street. Everybody knows Mike Eisner. He has been working for J. Schall for nearly fifteen years. jul27 6t* EEA1D THIS! W. A. HUFF, PRODUCE MERCHANT MACON, GEORGIA. H AVING made our arrangements to he fam ished with BAGGING and TIES for the com ing season, we are prepared to offer the BEST BRANDS Of Heavy and Domestio Bagging, in 50 and 100 yard rolls, at about NEW YORK PRICES, freight added. Parties wonld do well to apply to us before making any contracts, as we can save them money. SEYMOUR, TINSLEY * OO. FLOUR ! FLOUR ! WE ARB HOW RECEIVING 1H STORE: 200 barrels GASKET—Choice Family. 100 barrels JESSAMINE—Choice Family. 400 barrels FAMILY and SUPERFINE. Packed in anyjsize packages and made from Choioe Wheat. TRY OUR PRICES. 8EYMOUB, TINSLEY £ CO. LIQUORS ! LIQUORS! |_|’AYING determined to discontinue this branch of our business, we will sell any part of onr Stock AT COST! Parties who think of buying North or West, can save railroad fare and hotel bills by calling on SEYMOUR, TIN3LEY £ OO. GROCERIES ! EEPXNG at all times a foil stock of GEN ERAL GROCERIES, and being satisfied with SMALL PROFITS, We can guarantee to give satisfaction to all who may favor us with their business. We are de termined to sell goods, and are willing to soil as low as any house in Georgia. july27 tf SEYMOUR, TINSLEY £ OO. HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE, O N Second street, convenient to business part of the city and railroads. The Dwelling contains six rooms; and upon the place is a Double Kitchen, Wash-house, Smoke-house, Stable, etc. The Lot contains an half acre of ground, which is exceed ingly fertile. Terms easy. Apply to D. D. CRAIG. jaly25 eodtf B. A. MOBRI3. Attention, Housekeepers; r \you love fat, tender Spiing Chickens, and de licious yellow Country and Goshen Butter, and new fresh Eggs, call every day at CORBIN <fc VIR GIN’S New Provision Store and get supplied at cheapest rates* They have also on hand choioe Hams for family use, nice Lard, Crackers, Sugar, Coffee, Teas, Spicea, and everything else that may be needed. julMeodlw NOTICE, H AVING purchased the entire stock of Messrs. S. T. £ B. P. Walker, opposite the Market, we will continue the business at the ‘‘old stand,” and wonld respectfully solicit a share of publio pat ronage. julyl? COBBIN * YIRGIN- CORN. THE LARGEST AND MOST SELECT STOCK OF Kentucky and Tennessee Corn, CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND AT THE “GRAIN EMPORIUM” OF W A HtTFp. HAY. HAY. Choice Kentucky and Tennessee Hay, ALWAYS ON HAND AND FOB SALE BY W. A. HUFF OATS. OATS. 1,000 SAOE8 FEED OATS, FOB BALE BY W. A. FXTTIFIF. BACON AND BULK MEATS. I HAVE IN STORE 100,000 pounds Clear Bib Bacon, 25,000 pounds Bacon Shoulders, 25,000 pounds Bulk Sides, 20 tierces Magnolia Hams, 20 tierces various other kinds of Hams, 5,000 tierces Plain Tennessee Hams. ■W. J3L., HUFF. FLOUR AND MEAL. 150 bhls. Kentucky Extra Flour, 75 bbls. Choice Family Flour. 25,000 pounds Superfine Flonr, 500 bnshels Freash Meal, ALL FOB SALE BY W. A| HUFF. SUGAR AND COFFEE. 25 bhls. A Sugar, 20 bbls. Extra C Sugar, 10 hhds. New Orleans Brown Sugar, 40 bags Choice Bio Coffee. NOW IN STORE AND FOB SALE BY W. a.. 3acxTJr**» RICE AND SYRUP. A LARGE AND SELECT LOT OF New York, New Orleans and Georgia Syrui ON HAND. ALSO, ten tierces rice. FOB BALE B W. Jlk.k BCtrF* T ’ My Terms are CASH, or such City Acceptances as can be F* at Banks. W. A» HUFF* B*y W ttftpecti