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TYilograpl' & Messenger.
A. HOPSON & CO.
Will have empty shelves for their
r all, stock
if their cnetomors can bo tempted by
LOW TBIOES ON SUMMER GOODS.
If they can’t coneoioncionsly give
o O s T.
tro will clow out tho remainder at EVEN LESS.
W. A. HOPSON * CO.,
41 Second street.
mgoa
■tff.A. BANKS & SONS.
CLOSING OUT
ENTIRE STOCK
SUMMER DRESS GOODS
CITY AFFAIRS.
FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 11, 1871.
Tun Arcade.—The Seymour Brothers are
now running this popular institution in first-
class style. See advertisement.
House Killed by Lightjuxo.—Mr. Charles
Freeman had a favorite horse killed by light
ning, near this city on Tuesday last.
Maubied.—On the 10th instfftit, by Father
Bazin, Mr. Michael Clash and Miss Mabgabei
McKenzie, nil of this city.
The wedded couple have our congratulations
and best wishes for a long life of health and
happiness.
Showeby.—The weather continues cloudy
with occasional showers of rain. Two fell yes
terday forenoon, and the indications at this
time (10 o'clock r. at.) are good for a few more.
AT COST!
wg9tf
W. A. BANKS A SONS.
13.
S. POE Sc CO.
lU’FF’H BUILDING, COTTON ATE.,
CONSTANTLY ON HAND—
Ml Grades SUGARS. COFFEES,
Best TEAS of all brands,
GOLDEN SYRUP, MOLAbSES,
gilt-edge BUTTER,
breakfast bacon,
SUGAR-CUBED BHOULDEBS,
NEW YORK PIG HAMS, and other brands.
BUFFALO TONGUES,
CANNED FRUITS, all kinds,
BORDEN’S MILK,
SAVANNAH GRITS,
WINKS, WIII8KIE8.
And all that is usually kept In our lino. Wo liavo
imt received 30 barrels PALACE MILLS FLOUR,
new wheat, In whole, half and quarter sacks, which
n are agents for. aug4 3m
NOTICE.
ClNTBAL R. R. AND BANKING Co. OF GEORGIA,*!
Savannah, Ga., August 1,1871. )
This Company having extended its track to tho
river, is now prepared to receive hoavy cargoes of
freight on its cars direct from tho wharf for trans
portation to tho interior.
ftraons desiring to avail thomeolvos of this di
rect mode of shipment ehonld have expressed on
their bills of lading that their consignments shall
be larded at tho Oontral Railroad wharf.
By the 1st November it is exp octed that a largo
ibed will bo oomplotod for tho protoctlon of salt,
gUDO, and other hoavy atticloa of freight, which
parties may desire to liavo stored for fnturo ship
ment. J. F- WARINO,
aag< 2m Forwarding Agont.
Stonewabe Self-sealing Fruit Jars. None
better in use. A reliable article. Truman &
Green, Triangular Block, are selling these jars
at $2 per dozen to close out the lot.
Thebe is now more mechanical {labor going
on in Maeen than at any time within the last
twenty years. Almost every real estate owner
in tho city is making improvements of some
sort about his property, and, with what new
buildings that are up, all of our mechanics are
kopt busy, and there is work for many if they
were here to do it.
Statement of the thermometer at J. H. Zei-
lin & Co.’s drug store, AugustJlO:
8 o’clock 82
io « 82
3 “ 84
G « 82
barometer:
8 o'clock....... 29.52
2 “ . 29.48
G ><.. 29.4G
BALL, BLACK & CO.,
505 and 567 Broadway, N. Y.,
Bm Jost rocoivod a fino assortment of imported
HORSE TIMERS
for 8porting Purposes—denoting minntos, seconds,
Mdquarter seconds. Price £25. Orders for overy
description of Racing and Presentation Plato, exe
cuted at tho sliortost notico; designs drawn to or
der and estimates givon.
Also, the largost assortment of Roady Made Sil
ver and TaMo Waro to bo found In tho city.
jnUStf
He, von tub Nervous.—Wboro is It to bo fonnd?
trios tho trembling victim of nervous dobility. Not
in tbs tavern dram; that fires np tho circulation for
moment, and is succeeded by collapso. Notinpur-
gatlTS pills, or a Lenton diot, but in an invigorant
and restorative it which tho tonio elements are
nnitod with general aperient and alterative proper
ties. When Hoetotter’s Stomach Bitters was intro
duced nearly twisnty years ago, this important ob
ject was first attained. This poacefnl and active
vegetableepeciflois as justly celobrated for its cures
of nsrvona diseases, as for tho absolute certainty
with which itreliovcs dyspepsia and biliousnoss.
Ibs hot weather toward tho closo of summer gene
rally aggravates diseases of a norvous typo, creating
a degree of feeblenoes which is boyond measure
distressing. Under such circumstances rally tho
bodily energies with a course of Hoetettor’e Stomach
Bitten. Of all tonics, it is tho most satisfactory in
its operations, and tho loast exciting. It braoes
tk« nerves np to their natural tension, but not bo-
Tood it, so there is no reaction. It h>s othor
Properties, however, than tboso of a nervine, and
M a blood depurent and moderate aperient, is
wporior to any other modicino of tho day.
Fraud, however, is on the alert. Tho colobrity
of tho original modicino has given riso to soores of
ootraterfelta and imitations. Examine the label,
and the/ae timilt of tho signat#e of the firm; see
But tho spelling is all correct, and thus make sure
of tbs genninonoss of the articlo you buy. P. B.—
Boetetter'a Bittors are novor Bold in kegs or barrels,
bat in bottles only.
ness aspect, are as follows,and must be so rated,
as they are not available for moro than their
market value :
AVAILABLE ASSETS.
$189,600 Macon and Brunswick Stock,
market value 20 cents ' 37,920 00
100,000 Macon and Augusta Stock,
market value 35 cents 35,000 00
50,000 Savannah, Griffin and North
Alabama Stock, market value 85
cents....... ........ 17,500 00
4,200 Gas Stock, market value $1 40 5.800 00
5,000Railroad Annuity, worth...... 5,000 00
BY TELEGRAPH.
Ciunoes of Food in the Mouth.—Man, If he
rocld preservo the fabric and maintain tho fane-
hen* of hia body, most consume food. Thia mnst
ba converted into blood, upon which the whole sye-
ka draws for whatevor it requires. To inako blood,
the food must be completely transformed. First it
iantjocted to the mechanical action of the teeth.
Bet no mechanical action can liquify solids. There
loro dating mastication the saliva is poured into the
Booth. The saliva is alkaline, containing salts of
•hi*, potass and lima. It servos to lubricate the
’aouth and moisten the food, eo that it may assume
Oe pasty condition. Its chemical constituents are
aeodad to convert the starchy elements (useless as
ttucb) of bread, potatoes, etc., into sugar. Thus,
“ a little pure starch be chewed, it will become
tveol, being converted into sugar by the saliva.
Yhe ealiTa also oonverts sugar into lactic acid,
which the stomach demands as a condition of its
action. If food is swallowed listlessly and without
appetite, it is certain that the first conditions of di
ction have been violated. The food is thrown
12 prepared into the stomach. The gastric juice
cannot do the offioo of the saliva. The result is
djvpopsia. Now by a thorough knowledge of the
natural laws governing digestion and nutrition, and
i. r a skillful manipulation of carefully selected
•tiamlant and tonic herbs, Dr. Fisch, in his Bitters
tie* provided a remedy which, acting directly upon
nervous system, stimulates appetite, and, as the
t«u.:ingr(flex of this, promotes the secretion both
c ‘ the gastric juice and of the saliva, thereby en.
*l-~gthe alimentative organs to convert the mate-
r ‘ of the food into nutritious blood, and to trans
form the quiescent forces of the food into tho active
roroea of vitality. auglleodA wlw
City and County Hospital.—We learned
yesterday, that on the first of Ootober next the
above institution passes into the hand3 of the
Ordinary, where it shonld have been all the
time. Ho will also hear tho appeals of the poor
and needy for pnblio alms, thus giving the
Mayor relief from a very great and onerous bur
then which he should not be called upon to bear.
He is a city, and not a county officer, and he
shonld not be taxed with any duty not in his
line—such as the distribution of alms to the
poor of the county, and making provision for
the helpless and needy.
Don't Forget these Two Facts ! 1 That
Wing & Solomon are the agents of tho Grover
& Baker Sewing Machines and of the L. & M.
Spectacles—the best in use.
Wiso & Solomon, appreciating the stringency
of monoy matters, offer their large and elegant
stock of Watches, Jewelry and Silverware at
lowor prices than over offered before in this
city, and will make price an object to any one
wanting goods in their line. Repairing and En
graving done in tho best stylo and at lowest
rates. Hairwork of any description done at
short notice. Work upon tho most intricate
and difficult watchos executed and guaranteed
by Mr. H. Peacock, a practical and scientific
watchmaker, for several years past with Mr.
L. H. Wing. ^
Beautiful! Handsome! Exquisite! Lovely!
What ? Those engraved gold bracelets at Wing
& Solomon’s—new—just received.
McLean's Cordial and Blood Purifier is the
best tonio and blood alterative in tho world.
jnnol-Gm.
AUdrcssJ of Mayor HutT.
Mayob’s Office, )
Macon, Ga., Aug. 10,1871.)
To the Taxpayers of the City of Macon:
The following itemisod semi-annual and qnar-
terly report of the City Treasurer, has boon
made and rendered to yon in striot conformity
to the amended charter. This report contains
valuablo information to tho citizens of Macon,
inasmuch as it embraces tho entire floating debt
of tho oity at the time of the inauguration of tho
present Council, placing before the reader every
item of oxpenso for the six months ending 30th
of June, and also shows the exact financial con
dition of tho city at tho present time.
And while tho exhibit now made, is not such
as the tax-payer might wish to see, yet it has
boon thought right and proper that this showing
should bo publicly mnde, that all may read and
understand for themselvos, and oach for himself
determine upon tho best mode of properly ad
justing this balance aga’nst the oity. It is plain
ly tho duty of every sensible, well-advised busi
ness man and property holder in tho city of
Macon, to fool and take an interest in this matter.
As will be soon by reference to the report of
the Treasurer, a floating debt of $140,000 was
pressing heavily upon the city at the time the
present Board assumed control of city affairs.
Abont one-half of this amount wns in the shape
of bi’’s—payable and drawing an interest of one
and one-half per cent per month. The balance
was in executions and other prom%cuons olaims,
and was held by the poor and working classes
of the community, who could ill afford to wait
the slow deliberations of the new Oonncil.—
There was not a dollar in the Treasury, and
nothing upon whioh a loan could be negotiated
—the stocks of the city being already hypothe
cated for amounts previously borrowed. In this
condition thero was botlittlo time for considera
tion. These questions were dobated in Council,
whether wo should continue to pay the high
rate of interest or sacrifice the collaterals—re
pudiate ft portion of the bonded debt and post
pone indefinitely the payment of email olaims
and submit to the sale of our property to satisfy
tlio executions, or ■whether tho entire indebted-
ness shonld be paid off by the issue of City scrip
or currency. This latter plan was adopted, and
on the first day of last month every single claim
against tho city of Macon had been paid, in
cluding p’I past due bonds and coupons, which
we*e np to that Urns presented. And if there is
to-day an ursettled claim against the oity, save
and except such little bills and accounts as may
have been incurred during the last thirty days, I
am not aware of it.
To effect this wholesale adjustment of ac
counts as well as to provide for the current ex-
persos of the city—the issue of $100,000 of
currency was found necessary, and as will bo
seen from the report now rendered by the
Treasurer there was but $2,800 cash on hand
after the balance sheet had been drawn. It is
proper to remark just here that the parties
holding these claims against tho oity (with three
or four exceptions) came forward promptly and
accepted the oity money in payment of their
claims, and the result was that this entire settle
ment was made with the trifling loss of about
$175.00 to the city as a disoount on its curren
cy. This allusion is made as an act of simple
justice to those who accepted the best terms,
the city could offer in its embarrassment. For,
by thia arrangement it will bo seen that an in
terest account of over $ 1,000 per month has
been stopped against the city.
Ibis step having been taken, our city finances
on the first day of July presented the following
plain, simple statement, which any school boy
can read and understand:
liabilities.
Macon and Brunswick Railroad Bonds. .^125,500 00
Macon and Auguste Railroad Bonds.... 100,000 00
Mercer University Bonds.............. 125.000 00
Bonds endorsed by Central Railroad.... 60,000 00
Annuity Bonds 80,000 00
.i2’22
Change Bills ^0
Gas Scrip 2,450 50
Total $101,220 00
■Whatever may be thought of the above by
some as a low estimate—by others it wili be
regarded as liberal; and my duty as an official,
is to deal with fignres and facts as I find them.
The fictitious value placed upon our city reserve
and other property, I c-annot endorse.
By further reference to the Treasurer’s report,
it will be seen that the disbursement from the
2nd day of December, to the 30th of June, has
been $S5,577 78, a period of nearly seven
months. If we add in the samo ratio for the
remaining five months to complete the year, we
have an annual expenditure of about $145,000.
Add to this the bonds maturing in November,
and we have a total expenditure of $100,000.
But it is not to be supposed that the expenses of
the ensuing five months will be in any respect
proportionate to the preceding seven. But with
the outlay necessary to tho completion of the
work now going on at the Fair Grounds, we may
safely estimate the total expenses at $175,000
to $180,000,—the improvement at tho Fair
Grounds to be included in this estimate.
But waiving this last item of extraordinary
expense, (and under that head it must properly
be classed and placed in making up the annual
report,) let us see what the necessary expense
of the city per anr.nm wili be, acoording to the
present schedule of running the city govern
ment And in order that all may be plainly
advised as to the workings of our city affairs, 1
give below the items of expense as they now
and have been accruing since the first of last
month, the beginning of our third quarterly re
port. First, we will take salaries;
Tho Mayor, $208 per month, or $ 2,500 00
City Treasurer, $208 per month, or.... 2,600 00
City Judge, $166 66 per month, or.... 2,000 00
Chief Marshal, $166 66 per month, or.. 2,000 00
City Clerk, $125 per month, or 1,500 00
City Physician, $83 30 par month, or.. " Ml 1“
City Attorney, $83 30 per month, or....
Guard-house keeper, $75 per month,or.
Assistant Guard-house Keeper, $50 per
month, or
Three Lieutenants of Police, $115 per
month each, or 4,140 00
Thirteen Policemen, $70 per month
each, or
Four Watchmen, $60 per month oach,
y ,1V i r ........ 2,400 00
Expense of streets per month $875, or, 10,500 00
Annual Appropriation for Fira Depart
ment...:..:. ..... 1,400 00
Magazine Koeper, salary 100 00
Expense of Guard-house 3,500 00
Gaslights 7,500 00
Proposed Free School Fund 1,000 00
Market Glork, salary 800 00
Charity Disbursement - 6,000 00
Hospital Expense 0,000 00
Incidental, not lesB than 0,000 00
Charity Clerk, $70 pormonth 840 00
Bonds maturing annually 15,000 00
Interest on Bonded Debt, and Tax on
City Currency 44,278 00
1,000 00
1,000 00
900 00
COO 00
10,920 00
^ la Harris «fc Co. have removed from their
1 •■'laud, o:; the corner of Third and Cherry
k-f’Cts, to tho store formerly oocupied by G
Ncssbatan, on Second street, opposite Riddle’t
holographic Temple, where they hope to see
fijeir old friends and customers.
None but pure medicines dispensed and by
speriencod hands.
Total.
$744,609 50
Total $129,838 00
We here have, on what is regarded by the
present Board of Aldermen an economical ad
ministration, tho amount of $129,838 00 to be
met annually, leaving the redemption of the
city currency out of the question. Now, let us
see what we have to rely upon to meet this ex
penditure.
The report of our Oity Clerk, made by my
special request, develops the unwelcome fact
that our city property, all told, has been re
turned as being worth $G,385,119. Real Estate
$3,842,000, and personal property $2,542,GOG,
Street Tax $513.00, making the sum total of
0,285,119. This amount, at tho present rate
of taxation (one por cent) yields $03,851.19.
Add to this the amount already collected for
License, Foes from Guard House and Market,
making in all, $31,500, and the amount of
$5,000 received from O. R. R. as annuity, and
you have the entire revenue of tho city; foot
ing up, a3 it does, the comparatively small sum
of $100,351.19, with which it is expeotod to ex
tinguish a debt of $129,878.00. By this exhibit
it will bo seen that our deficit at tho closing np
of the yearly account, will bo $29,520.81, and
no provision as yet made for the redemption of
tho city currency. Comment is unnocossary.
These facts are as plain as thoy are stubborn
and astounding.
If I am asked for a remedy for this embar
rassment in our financial affairs, I would reply
by saying: There is no remedy outaido of the
most rigid economy—the most stringent re-as
sessment of onr city property, and an additional
lovy of 4 of one per cent, on all, both real and
personal estate. Evade and postpone it as we
may, tho difficulty will at last rosolvo itself into
a good sound healthy system of taxation and
economy, and the longer it is put off, the more
difficult will be its execution.
The returns of some property in the city of
Macon, aro as shameful as they are false. The
habit of giving in property at about one-half of
its real value, has become chronic with some
people, and tho disease will not be cured by
mild treatment. The poorer class, as a general
rule, pay upon the true value of their property.
They have but little, and its worth is easily ap
proximated. Tho rich get tho benefit of a doubt
ful estimate, as their estates are larger and
more difficult to arrive at. There is one corpo
ration in tho city owning property here worth
over $100,000 which pays no taxes at nU. Total
exemption being claimed upon the plea of its
being used for railroad purposes.
The returns as made of the taxable property
is not satisfactory, and if offence is given to any
in the examination, which is to commence this
week by the Revising Committee, consisting of
Messrs. Tinsley, Wilburn, McManus and myself,
it will not arise from any disposition on oujr
parts to do other than orr duty to the city and
its tax-payors. !
A levy of one and one half per cent, upon the
present amount of property as given in would
yield us a revenue of $95,776 78. This added
to the $31,500 a'ready collected from licences,
fines, etc., and the $5,000 railroad annuity,
gives ns an amount just about sufficient to meet
tho current expenses of the city—say $130,000.
But with the increased amount likely to_ be
raised, from the reaBsesment of valuation it is
believed that $125,000 can be realised in taxes
during the next sixty or ninety days—which if
collected sud taken from tho circulation of our
city currency will not only make it good but
make it scarce. H this tax is resisted the re
sponsibility must rest with those who inaugurate
the measure. I can only promise the people of
Macon, that tho last final effort to meet the ne
cessities of the case in the way of still greater
economy shall bo made at our next meeting of
Council, which comes off one week from next
Monday. Three years of strict business like
eoonomy and full, fair and equitable taxation
will place us in a condition to meet our expen
ditures with our legitimate income as well as
gradually retire our bonded debt. If one and
one half per cent, the present authorised rate,
will not meet the ease, let the taxpayers apply
for an amended charter and make it two per
cent, payable quarterly and wipe out the debt,
as it should be done during the next two or
three years at farthest.
The policy of issuing more bonds may be
urged and advised by some, but in my humble
judgment the bonded debt is already in excess
of what it should be. About one-half million
dollars have already been expended by the city
authorities of Macon in building up railroads
and fostering other enterprises, for which the
bonds of the city have been issued, and to-day
not one dollar of all these investments is in
terest-paying or profitable to the city in any way
except as an enterprise is to be viewed and val
ued in the prospective. There is no immediate
money or relief in any of it, while the interest
account against the city of Macon, growing out
of these investments, for which bonds were
issued, absorbs about one-half of the oity rev
enue. Then why increase the bonded debt ?
There is but little justice, and leas wisdom,
in placing npon posterity a debt incurred by
our extravagance and ill-guided judgment—an
extravagance and a debt which we cannot now
find the courage and tho manhood to discon
tinue, or the tact and ability to liquidate and
arrange. Very respectfully,
W. A. Huff, Mayor,
ASSETS.
Macon and Brunswick Stock—par value. $189,600 00
Macon and Augusta Stock—par value.. 100,000 00
Savannah, Gnffiu and North Alabama
Stock—par value 60,000 00
Gss Stock—par value 4,200 00
Armorv Cotton Factory Stock—par
value 75,000 00
Bills Receivable — 810 00
Amount due for Taxes 6,000 00
Railroad Annuity due for 1870 5,000 00
City Property, estimated 225,000 00
Total 00
The liabilities, as set forth above, are genu
ine and in full force against the city; while the
assets, when presented|in their practicable bnsi
Hexby Clay Dean denies that he goes with
the “new departure.” The friends of the new
departure do not ask Mr. Dean to go with them.
All they have asked of him, or ever will ask of
him. is that he will put on a clean shirt.—Cou
rier-Journal.
The great Iowan would rather die a thousand
deaths than renounce so time-honored a princi
ple as a dirty shirt. The Courier-Journal is
evidently a traitor to its country, or it wouldn’t
suggest anything so repugnant to the distin
guished patriot’s ideas of propiety.—Memphis
Atalanciie.
day dispatches.
The two Lonlsnnn Radical Conventions.
New Orleans, August 9.—Tho Custom-house
Convention Committee on credentials reported
for tho AVarmouth delegates in several parishes
and five out of the fifteen city wards. The
speeches delivered by Postmaster Lowell,
Dunn, Carter, Ingraham, Hardy and others
were all exceedingly bitter on AVarmonth, and
a majority have pronounced him recreant to
every trust and an enemy to the Republican
party. The committee reported resolutions
guaranteeing a place in the free schools to every
child; approving the limitation of the State
debt to twenty-five millions; calling npon the
Governor to preserve peace; declaring that the
Governor, Henry Warmoutb, no longer en
joyed the confidence of the Republican party;
instructing delogates’to vote for,U. S. Grant for
nomination at the next National Republican
Convention; declaring the New Orleans Re
publican no longer an organ of the Republican
party, and asking tho administration to with
draw the federal printing from that paper.
Thanking President Grant for his promptness
in protecting them. All the federal officials
were reelected on the central committee. The
convention then adjourned sine die.
The troops on duty were procured from Gen.
Reynolds, commanding in Texas, on a requisi
tion from the United States Marshal. The
AVormouth Convention is now in session at
Tumer’3 HalL
New Yoke, Atigust 10.—Three more AYestfield
deaths swell the slaughter to 102.
John H. Horn, second officer of the steamer
Sherman, from Havana, died of yellow fever at
quarantine to-dsy.
Dr. Morris,of the Sanitary Department, says no
unusual steps are being taken to prevent the
appearance of Asiatic cholera, and thero are no
indications of its coming at present.
Captain AV. F. Lyons, of the Herald editorial
staff, is dead.
The Sun says authentio news from Cuba
through Spanish sources, shows the Cubans
have achieved two important victories in the
Eastern District.
Helena, Mon., August 10.—Returns indicate
the election of Clagget as delegate to Congress.
Pabis, August 9.—At the sitting of the court-
martial to-day witnesses testified that they saw
Ferro releaso convicts and give thorn arms.
Abbe Denby said he had served twenty-five
years as a missionary among savages, and never
had he witnessed atrocities cquffi to those per
petrated by the Communists. He said that
among members of the court-martial held by
the Insurgents in Roquette Prison there were
boys of the age of 17. Assy Berreill admitted
tho share he had taken in tho executions of cap
tives, and defended them on the ground that
they were justified by law. Retaliation was re
sorted to by all civilized nations in time of war.'
The extraordinary statements of the witnesses
and the audacity of the accused oaused frequent
scenes of excitement in the court room, which
was crowded to suffocation. The President of
the court was obliged to call on officers several
times to enforce order during the session.
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
AYashington, August 10.—The regulations for
applications for pensions for the war of 1812 are
modified. The loyalty of olaimants must be
proved, but witnesses need not prove loyalty,
mt mnst have the certificate of a federal officer,
aB to character and voracity. Total applications
for such pensions to date amount to over $30,-
000.
Between now and tho first of September,
Boutwell will call for tho amount of subscrip
tions to tho now loan, and considerable sums in
addition, and commence the redemption of the
bonds.
Tho Secretary of the Treasury has addressed
a letter to the National Banks, informing them
that arrangements havo been made for the dis
posal of tho remainder of bonds offered by tho
Secretary on tho 28th of February last, being
about one hundred and three millions of dol
lars. Tho arrangement is subject to tho con
dition that tho National Banks shnll havo the
opportunity, within sixty days from this date,
to subscribe for any sum or sums not exceeding
fifty millions of dollars. Tho Secretary has ad
dressed the following to agents heretofore ap
pointed: Negotiations having been porfocted
for the sale of the remainder of tho two hun
dred thousand dollars of 5 per cent, bonds,
offered tho pnblio by the lotter of tho Secreta
ry of the Treasury on tho 28th February last,
the authority of the agents heretofore desig
nated, is limited to tho salo of equal amounts of
fonr and a half and five por cent, bonds or
eqnal amounts of fonr and five per cent, bonds.
New Oeleans, August 10.—The np train on
the Houston and Great Northern Road, push
ing two flats containing officers and company,
wore thrown from the track by obstruction
placed npon it by malicious persons, fifteen
miles above Houston, Texas. Dr. O.
G. Young, the president; AVm. M. AYilson, as
sistant civil engineer, were killed. Tamer,
brakesman, was probably fatally wounded, and
G. E. Noblo, chief engineer and superintendent
of the road, and several others, «wero severely
hurt.
At a convention of the AYarmouth wing last
evening, one hundred and seven delegates an
swered to tho roll. Gen. Herrons offered a
resolution which was adopted, that Senator
AYest be requested to introduce a resolution at
tho next session of Congress, calling upon tho
President and other officers of the Government,
for all information in their possession regard
ing the use of tho Custom-house for. holding a
State Convention, and the authority even of a
United States Marshal for the appointment of
deputy assistant, and bringing troops to sup
press tho convention. Collector Casey, Post
master Lowell, Deputy Collector Herwig, United
States Marshal Packard, Assessor Joubert and
Revenue Collector Stockdale. The convention
adjourned until 12 o’clock to-day.
NewYobk, August 10.—In tho coroner’s in.
quest to-day, Superintendent Braisted thought
there was no one aboard the AYestfield who un
derstood testing the correctness of the gauge.
It is announced that the New York Central
and Hudson River, Pennsylvania Central, and
Erie railway companies, have made another im
portant reduction in transportation rates for all
classes of freights westward.
The Sun says tho United States inspector on
Staten Island yesterday, discovered a boiler on
the Staten Island ferry boat, Middletown, so
defective that l’ght raps with a hammer made
raptures. Fortnnaately,|the;thorough examina
tion drives the Middletown off the line for some
time. A new boiler seems absolutely necessa
ry. The boiler in use is rotten and patched in
several places. It was built in 1864.
Montgomery, August 10.—Tho first bale of
Alabama cotton was received by A. &H. Strass-
burger to-day. It was raised in this county by
G. G. Jackson, and classes middlings.
San Fbancisco, August 9.—Tho Lake Tepoe
and Central Pacific Railroad tunnel will be five
miles long, through granite sixteen feel in height
and twenty-four feet wide.
London, August 10.—A moeting is called for
at Hyde Park on Sunday next, to protest against
prohibiting the Dublin moeting.
Yees‘tiles, August 10.—The court-martial
sentenced Roques, Mayor Pntenx, and Penals to
servitude for life. The official prosecution said
the Mayor’s moderate language entitled him to
some favor. The prisoners complain of the
comments of the press npon their case.
midnight dispatches.
Synopsis or Weather Statement.
AYab Dep’t, Office Chief Signal Offices, )
AYashington, D. O., August 10, 7:40 e. m. )
The barometer has risen at the Rocky Moun
tain stations since AYednesday afternoon. The
pressure which was then over Ohio and Indiana
is now central over Maryland. The barometer
ling fallen somewhat to-day on the Gulf and
South Atlantio States. It continues rising in
the Middle and New England States: the low
pressure then advancing over Minnesota is now
confined to a small isolated area in AYisconsin
and Northern Michigan, and the pressure is now
rising in Minnesota. Southeasterly winds, with
cloudy weather, are reported this afternoon from
Louisiana to North Carolina, and rain has fallen
to-day from Tennessee eastward. Brisk south
erly winds, with fair weather, is very generally
reported from Indiana and Missouri, and north
westerly wind3, with clear and hazy weather
has prevailed in New England and New York.
Probabilities: Tho area of cloud and rain in
the Carolines will probably begin to-night to
extend north, with easterly winds on the mid
dle Atlantio coast, and threatening weather on
Friday. Pleasant weather will probably con
tinue in New England, and the low pressure in
Wisconsin extend to Lake Huron. Threatening
weather and local storms from Ohio to Illinois
and northwards. The barometer will probably
continue low in the Southern and Gnlf States
with numerous local rains in the afternoon from
Louisiana east to the Atlantic.
New Obleans, August 10.—The AYarmouth
wing of the Republican Convention met at
Turner's Hall at noon to-day. Ono hnndred
and eielit delegates answered roll. A Congres
sional Committeo was announced and is same as
last yoer. Tho committee reported a resolution
endorsing administration of AVarmonth and the
faithful execution of constistntional provisions
for pnblio education of children withont dis
tinction of color; in condemnation of appro
priations to individual nso; urging the General
Assembly to reduce its expenses; denouncing
the nets of tho Custom-house parly in endeav
oring to exclude, by force of arms, tho recog
nized delegates to the Republican Convention,
and other unlawful acts; expressing hope that
their acts was not by command of Presi
dent Grant; endorsing his administration;
requesting the removal of the Cnstom-honse
party, and tho appointment of true Republi
cans. AVhen it was ascertained the President
endorsed the acts of tho Cnstom-honse Offi
cials’ Convention only,they withdrew their sup
port from and repudiate and condemn him. In
conclusion, tho resolutions recommended the
President of the Convention to appoint twen
ty citizens to visit AYashington and petition for
the removal of those named persons. A reso
lution requesting United States Senator AYest to
inquire into the authority given the Custom
house party, was adopted. This closed the busi
ness of the convention. Gov. Warmonth was
then invited to deliver an address and complied.
The city press denounce the action of the Cns-
tom-house officials in suspending mercantile
business yesterday, characterizing it as a gross
outrage. To-day the Federal troops are re
moved, and business is resumed at the usual
hours.
Chicago, August 10.—Judge Blodgett, of the
United States Circuit Court, in a case of a con
solidation of thirteen national banks, against
the city collector, has decided that shares of na
tional banks cannot be assessed at a higher val
uation than tho par value thereof, and that tax
is in the nature of royalty npon tho nominal
value of each share, irrespective. The court
also held the State law of 1867, for taxation of
bank shares, to be wholly void, because* it is
in contravention of the State constitution, in
that it provides for taxing shareholders in the
district where the shareholder is resident.
Habbisbueg, Pa., August 10.—The State
Camp of the Patriotic Sons of America has in
definitely postponed a resolution to establish a
National Camp. A resolution declaring an ab-
horence of Catholics holding offioes of honor,
trust and profit, provoked an excited dis
cussion. A motion to postpone was lost by
a vote of 4G to 109. The chairman decided the
motion ont of order. On an appeal from the
chair, the chair was sustained.
London, August 10.—In the House of Com
mons to-day Gladstone announced the postpone
ment of the Queen’s departure for Balmoral in
deference to the condition of pnblio business.
The date of the prorogation of Parliament was,
therefore, yet uncertain.
Horisell, Postmaster-General, announced that
a reduction of light tolls to six pence for ten
words throughout the United Kingdom will be
mado npon the completion of the new genoral
office.
Oardinell, in the House of Commons, spoke
in defence of the English military system as
compared with that of Prussia. He said the
latter was not suited to a free conntay like
England. He also stated that the military ma-
nouvres to take place in Berkshire the coming
fall protnised excellent results.
In Lords, Marquis of Ripon, made a lengthy
argument in favor of ballot, in the course of
which he referred of experience in the United
States in most pleasant terms, and paid compli
ments to American institutions.
Prince Imperial of Germany and Frederiok
AVilliam and wife visited Salisbury Catheral and
ruins of Stonehenge.
The authorities of Londonderry have taken
the strongest precautions against disturbance
on the 12th inst., anniversary of raising the
siege of Londonderry.
London, August 10.—In Lords, after a spir
ited debate, the ballot bill was defeated by 49
majority against nftnistry.
Versailles, August 10.—Motion for prolon
gation for three years of offico of Thiers as
chief of Gxocntiva power will probably bo in
troduced in Assembly to-morrow. Provision
made therein for resignation of Thiers in event
of dissolution of Assembly before expiration of
his term of office.
Advices from Algeria reported continued im
provement in situation of affairs, and say in
surgents aro rapidly submitting to the author
ity of tho Government.
Havana, August 10.—It is reported that Fran
cisco Aguilla, ex-Cuban minister of war, has
arrived in Jamaica. Vos do Cuba, says the
forces of the insurgent General Guolan aro 'be
tween Gibara and Holquin, committing many
depredations. AVhen tho steamor left, the
rebels were situated in tho town of Arase, mid
way on tho road uniting Gibara and Holqnin.
The insurgent Generals Quesada and Figureho,
havo been executed at Santiago do Cuba. Fears
are entertained for the safety of tho steamer
Espana, from Cadiz, now a week overdue at
this port. Many unfounded rumors are in cir
culation regarding Porto Rico. y
NEW GOODS. FRESH GOODS.
fujahcial and cohheroial
GOODS FOE EVERY ONE!
AYE ABE EACH DAY RECEIVING LARGE ADDITIONS TO OUR ALREADY BEATY STOCK OF
MAKING IT ONE OF THE LARGEST IN GEORGIA.
A S wo aro eompellod to mako room for othor goods now on tho wav, and having bought them very
cheaply , we aro offoring at prices that DEFY ATLANTA. SAVANNAH or AUGUSTA. Send ns
your ordors, or call on us And bo convinced that AYE MEAN BUSINESS. Wo aro receiving
20 barrels Assorted NUTS.
125 barrels Yellow, Wnite and Hard SUGARS,
100 boxes CRACKERS, SODAS, OREAM, NICK, NACK3 etc.
150 boxes STICK CANDY, (fuU weight.)
2C boxes FANCY and ROCK CANDY.
125 cases, pints, quarts, and half gallons PICKLES,
75 cases SARDINES,
25 boxes CHEESE,
200 boxes Common and Fancy SOAP.
25 gross BOTTLES.
100 dozen Pine and Cedar BUOKETS.
25 cases PINE APPLES.
. 200 cases OYSTERS.
300 boxes TOBACCO, very cheap.
As wo aro DETERMINED to discontinue tho Whisky BusinosB, wo offer any Goods in that line AT
COST.
SEYMOUR, TINSLEY & CO.
augG tf
THOS. U. CONNER,,
Next to Mix & Kirtland’s, Cotton Avenue, Macon, Ga„
KEEPS CONSTANTLY A FULL STOCK OF
HATS AND CAPS
FOR MEN AND BOYS,
Of the very Latest Stylos, in Silk, Beaver, Felt, Cassimore, Straw and Wool.
MEN’S FURNISHING GOODS
Consisting of Drees Shirts, with Plain, Plaited, Puffed, Embroidered and Full Bosoms—opening in from
or at the back, or st the side—and to weur with buttons, or spirals or studs. Cheeked and Striped
Cambric Shirts ; Linon SDd Paper Collars and Cuffs of overy Btjle; Collar Bows and Cravats or all
stylos and colors ; Lisle Thread and India Gauze Undershirts; Perfect Fitting Drawers, in all sizes;
Lisle Thread and Bleached and Unbleached British Socks; Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs; Suspenders,
and all kinds of Gloves, including Gents’ Kids of all sizes, in white, black and all the colors-
J
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Of all sizes and qualities and styles, for both ladies and gentlemen.
Daily Review of lhe SlnrUeL
OFFICE TELEGRAPH AND MESSENGER,7
August 10—Evening, 1871. J
Cotton.— Receipts to-day 11 bales ; sales 0;
shipped 46.
The market i3 dead flat. No saloa and conse
quently no quotations.
Contracts for futures dosed in Now York at 17>£
for August and 17% for September and October.
MACOX COTTOy STATESnSKT.
Stock on hand Sopt. 1, 1870—bales.. 2,334
Received to-day
Received previously 98,813—98,824
101,158
Shipped to-day 46
Shipped previously. 99,778—99,824
Stock on hand this evening 1,334
Tho general trade of tho city is moderately good
for tho season, though nothing heavy in any de
partment is boing done. Grain and provisions aro
quiet and prices firm. Wo still quoto O. R. bacon
sides at lOo; shoulders 8. Corn 110@120; flour
7 50@U 00 according to quality.
uiornlng market Deport.
New Yoke. August 10.—Cotton easior; middling
uplands 19*;, sales 140.
Turpentine hoavy at 49. Rosin weak at 2 75@
2 80 for strained. Freights steady.
Flour dull and drooping. Wheat quiet and un
changed. Corn dull and unchanged. Pork rather
weak at 13 25@1S 37. Lard duH.
Governments steady and dull. Stocks not quite
so strong as at opening. Gold 11*. State bonds
strong- TenneHses and North Carolinas active.
Money 2. Exchange, long 9*; short 10*.
Losdon, August 10, noon—Consols 93*@93*.
Bonds 94*.
T.iim—Bonds easier at 93*.
Liyeupool, August 10, neon.—Cotton opened
quiet; uplands 8*; Orleans 9*; sales 10,000; spec
ulation and export 2U00.
Pork 4Cs Gd; Beef 80s; Lard 45s.
markets—Evening Keport.
New Yoke. August 10—Cotton irregular; demand
chiefly for low grades: sales 2013: uplands 19*.
Flour, Southern dull and lower; common to fair
fair extra 5 25@6 40; good to choice 6 60@9 00.
Whisky 92*. Wheat a shade firmer; winter red and
amber western 134@140. Corn closed active at
G5K@6G. Pork a shade lower at 13 50. Beef quiet.
Lard heavy; kettle 9*. Turpentine heavy at 49.
Rosin weak at 2 75@2 90. Tallow quiet at 9@9*.
Freights doll.
Money, inereaaed activity; loans done at 4. Ster
ling dull, closing at 9*. Gold 12@12%. Govern
ments not very active; 62s and 65s, old, * better;
January and July issues * off; 623 15.
State bonds, Tennessees very strong; North Car
olinas better to-day; Tennessees 75*; eew 75*;
Virginias 64; new 72. Louisianas G4; new 60.—
Levees 70; 8s 83. Alabamas 100; 5s 67. Georgias
83; 7s 91. North Carolinas 45*; new 29. South Car
olinas 71; now 58.
Gold opened at 11*; dull and heavy at 11*@11*
until after the sale of $2,000,000 by the government
when it gradually advanced to 12*. Govern
ments, 81s 16*; 62a 15; 04s 13*; 65s 14*; new
12*; 67s 13*; 68s 13*; 10-lOs 13*. .
Baltmobe, August 10.—Cotton dull and nominal;
middlings 19*; net receipts 37: gross 38; ex
ports coastwise —; sales 63; stock 1113.
Oocooun, August 10.—Flour firm. Corn quiet.
Pork declined to 12 50. Lard drooping at 8%@9.
Bacon, holders anxious; shoulders 5*; clear sides
7 V. VTliiBky 89.
'Cotton dull and lower; middiDgs 18*@19.
Augusta, August 10.—Gotten dull and easier;
middlings 17. _
Savaxxah, August 10.—Cotton dull and nominal;
low middlings 16@1G*; not receipts GO; exports
coastwise —; Bales 25; stock 4925.
Chablestox, August 10.—Cotton market dull;
middlings 18; net receipts 62; exports coastwise
wise 417; sales 23; stock 3364.
Mobile, August 10.— Cotton dull and nominal;
middlings 17*@17*; net receipts 89; exports coast
wise 547; sales 50; stock 5948.
Doxdox, August 10, evening.—Consols 93*.
Bonds 93*, _ „
Liyebpool, August 10.—Cotton closed dull; up
lands 8*; Orleans 9*.
Mesitihs, August 10.—Cotton flat; middlings
nominally 17*.
CORN. CORN.
-f A CARLOADS Choico White and Mixed Com on
1U consignment and for sale at lowest market
rates by JONES & BAXTER.
BRAN, OATS AND HAY.
10,000 pounds WHEAT BRAN.
1,900 bushels NEW CROP OATS,
16,000 pounds COTTON SEED MEAL,
300 halos TIMOTHY and CLOVER HAY,
All for salo cheap by
JONES & BAXTER.
MOLASSES- MOLASSES.
20 hhds in fino ordor, for ealo by the hogshead or
iarrol, very low, by JONES & BAXTER.
“ACME.”
25 cases "ACME” WHISKY—full quarts,
25 cases CHESTNUT GROVE WHISKY—full quarts
10 cases “ PURE OLD ltYE WHISKY.”
For sale by JONES * BAXTER,
Solo Agonts for Georgia.
LIME.FLA8TERAND GSMENT
Always on hand and for salo by
JONES A BAXTER, Agonts.
CCBBEDGE & HAZLEIIERST,
Bankers and Brokers
MACON, a A.
R eceive deposits, buy and sell ex
change, GOLD, SILVER, STOCKS, BONDS
and Uncurront Funds.
CoIIecllous made on all Accessible
Points.
tSTOffico opon at all hours of tho day.
soptl-lyr
H liltEUiiK & UmKIllRST S
SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
INTEREST PAID ON ALL SUMS FROM $1
TO $5000.
O FFICE HOUBS, FROM 8 A. si. to G r. ar.
feb3-tf
First National Ml of Icon.
BANK OF DISCOUNT, DEPOSIT AND COL
LECTION 1
SOAP, CANDLES, ETC.
50 boxes “YELLOW ERASIVE” SOAP,
50 boxes STAR CANDLES.
24 boxes TOBACCO.
6 halos 4-4 SHEETING.
For sale by JONES A BAXTER.
NOTICE
To Cotton Planters anft Dealers
Of Middle and Southwestern Georgia.
I N again placing our name before our numerous
planting friends and cotton dealers of the State,
we do so with the assurance of our ability to suc
cessfully render satisfactory all business entrusted
to our care—pledging tlie usual honest effort to
spare no pains in doing onr whole duly.
We mako the sale of cotton a specialty, using our
best endeavors to always sell on «n excited market.
Wo return our most siucero thanks for past liberal
favors, and hope lo have them continued, and hope
to have a liberal trial from those who have not be
fore patronized us. We consider this the boBt inte
rior market in the South for tho sale of Cotton, our
buyers being liberal and spirited business men.
Plantation supplies furnished when desired.
Liberal advances made on cotton in store.
JONATHAN COLLINS & SON,
Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants,
aug9 80d Macon. Ga.
Clame of Boat Race Freiiw,
OFFERED BY W. A. HUFF.
H AVING concluded that the interest of all par
ties would be better soived by changing the
Premiums for Boating, I now offer the following:
1st. For the fastest four oarod Cauoo.
rowed by an inland crew $125 00
2d. For the fastest four-oared iheil, rowed
by an inland crew 125.00
Sd. For the fastest four-oared Canoo, open
to the world 150.00
4th. For the fastest four-oared Shell, open
to the world IjjO.fH)
5th For the Winner of the Tub Race 20.00
6th. For the best inland made Feature Row
Boat 25.00
7th. For the best inland made Pleasure
Boat, propeliod by Eteam 100.00
None but the winning boats in the iuland races
will be allowed to enter for tho racoa open to the
world.
aug9 tf W. A. HUFF.
NOTICE.
G EORGIA, BIBB COUNTY.—Proposals will be
received until the 19th*of August, 1871, for
opening and grading the road frem the foot of Sec
ond street to the Houston road according to speci
fications in my office. Given under my hand offi
cially, this August 9th, 1871. C. T. WARD,
aug 10 td Ordinary.
HEALTHFUL PLEASURE.
A NEW SKATING RINK at the Central Geor-
gia Trotting Park, with Hubbard’s Patent
Parlor and Sidewalk Skates Opon day and mgnt.
No charge for admission. _ .
N. H. BIDDLECOM. rropnotor.
The above Skates for sale WITHOUT ANY RE
STRICTION. Leave your orders and measure ai
Brown A Co ’s Book Store. . .
jnn2 tf MATT. R. FREEMAN, Agent.
MACON ICE COMPANY.
S UBSCRIBERS to the capital stock of the Macon
Ice Company are requested to call at the Cot
ton States Life Insurance Company, and pay the
amount of their subscriptions.
The capital of the Company is not quite full, and
books of subscription are now reopened to parties
who may desire to subscribe for a few shares,
i ang 3 gt W. B. JOHNSTON.
E XCHANGE on Now York tor sale at lowest cur
rent rale.
Exchange bought on New York, Philadelphia and
Savannah.
Advances mado on Bonds, Stocks. Cotton In store,
or shipments of cotton to good Northern, Euro
pean. Charleston or Savannah houses.
Collections promptly attended to in all parte of
tho United States.
Our circulation is amply protected by United
States Bonds. L 0. PLANT, President.
W. W. Wbigley. Cashier. augl6-tiloct28*
•/fA.GKEIXrC'X'
Savannah Bank and Trust Co,,
MACON.
Q APITAL ONE MILLION DOLLAR? aU paid in
ADVANCES MADE ON COTTON.
RXCnANGE BOUGHT AND SOLD
DEPOSITS RECEIVED,
On which Interest will be Allowed,
jan25-ly
AB AGREED UPON.
X. C. PLANT A SON, Affta.
LIVERPOOL, LONDON & OLOBE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Capital, Surplus, and Reserve (gold).$20,889,079 04
Assets in the United States, over.... 3,000,000 00
Daily Cash Receipts upward of (gold) 20,000 0
The Policies of this Company
Are issued by well known American citizens resi
dent in New York, who are Directors and Share
holders, and consequently, with the other Share
holders, are individually liable for all the engage
ments of the Company. All policies are signed by
them.
All claims are payable in cash on proof of loss,
without deduction for interest,’ and not, as is usual,
sixty days after presentation of proof.
They expire at six o’clock p. m., and not at noon*
I. C. PLANT, Agent.
apr2S 3m Macon. Ga.
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
A City Residence and also a Suburban Res
idence for Sale.
T HE City Residence is now and corners Oak and
New streets; contains four rooms, hall and ve
randah Well shaded. In an excellent neighbor
hood 'No better water in the city, and convenient
to church. Sufficiently near the business portion
of the city for a business man, and yet tar enough
removed to avoid the disadvantage* attending a
residence too near. Time given on part of tho pur
chase money on both plac s. The other residence
bevoud Tattnall Square ai d on the Columbus road,
contains five rooms, hall, veriudah, basement and
all out-buiidmgH. Water good. Grounds covered
with shade, both natural and artificial. On the
place is a great quantity and variety of fruit, inclu
ding a vineyard. This property is admirably adap-
ted'/or a boarding house for the Mercer students,
and the grounds offer euperior advantages for gar
den purposes. It is a delightful home, and can
never depreciate in value. AUo, I will sell several
choico building lots ad joining same. If not sold, I
will offer for rent, ending Ootober. 1872.
ju!22tf A. W. PERSONS.
MHdl’HKUN.
HA SONIC FEMALE COLLEGE,
COVINGTON, GEORGIA.
npHIS Institution is under the patronage of tho
JL Grand Lodge of Georgia. Curriculum and
terms as heretofore. The hall Term begins the
15th of August, and ends the 15th of December.
For circulars, atldres^ ^ ^ BRADSHAW,
iulv23 3w
President.