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TUESDAY IIOKNINO- DEC. 5. 1871.
fall fora Demerrertr eonaenllo.. <o Mam-
Inal* a Can<lMatc for Governor.
A Convention at tbe Democratic parly wilt
assemble in AUanU on Wndnnday, Ibo sixth
day of December next, at 10 o'clock, *. w , to
nominate a candidate for Governor.
By direction of tbe State Democratic Execu
tive Oomroitte i. Ci-oroan aioxbsoh.
Chairmen.
A Had InvcMliuenl.
In order not to be behind onr contemi«ra»iea
wo have invented a good many dollars to bring
the President'* mtarngo from Washington to
Macon over the wire*. While that meaaage
was being read in Congress the telegraph instru
ments were clicking It to n»—the opemtor wea
neoring thla dicktry into intelligible words—
the editors of tbe Tkuu.bith were dividiog it
into paragraphs—pointing, heading, and other
wise arranging it for tho printer, sod the com
positors were potting it in typo, lint the worst
of all this combined arrangement iafhat Con
gress gets ao far ahead of ns, and will leave na
to wind np the job in ibo night watches, while
they ere carousing.
In every aspect of the case it is a bad business
operation. Bo far as wo ourselves are person
ally concerned, we print the message as an nn-
weloome doty, and donbt not every reader will
wish the space filled np with something else.
We write this joat as we get to the end of for
eign relations, and therefore know little of whet
U all amounts to. Grant writes it, we know.
Who else bnt Grant could apeak of tbe "wit.
dam" of 1’rovideno# in giving the United States
a prosperous year ? Anybody els* would call it
btnttoUnu-, but Grant is a bit of a bully. Like
a spoiled child, be evidently thinks it would be
rather unsafe in Providence cot to come down
handsomely. __
The four Committees.
Speaker Smith having, on Saturday, appoint
ed the House members of the four inreatigating
eommlttees provided for by joint resolution of
both Honaea of the Legislature—tboee on the
pert of tbe Senate having already been appoint
ed— the fnUeommlttees will standee follows:
To investigate the official oondnot of It. B. Bul
lock—Messrs. Wellborn and Xichols, of the
Senate, and Memm. Hogs, McNeil and Pajne,
of the House. To investigate the management
and administration of the Western and Atlantic
Railroad—Messrs. Lester and Clarke, (Radical,)
of the Senate, and Messrs. Snead, Phillips and
Goldsmith, of the House. To inrestigmte the
fairness or nnfairnesa of tbe lease of the Wes
tern and Atlantio Railroad—Mossrs. Reese and
Nnnnally, of tbe Senate, and Messrs. Pierce,
Hudson and Nelheriaod, of tho House. To in-
vMtigito ibo conduct of ibo Commissioners ip*
pointed to audit claims against Ibo Western and
Atlantis Railroad—Messrs. Hoyle and Brown,
of the Senate, and Messrs. Wofford, Heed and
Woodward of tbe Honso.
Hpirltnnllaiu'N f.iist Spurt-How the
CitiONt Cured u Siclx .Him.
On the 21th of last March, in Portland, Me.
Mr. Woodman fell through tho scuttle of bis
store, wrenched bis ril.s ont of place, twisted
hla spine, “diaptaoed one of hie inlcntim
He was pat to bed and everybody was expect
ing him to expire. Bnt be “was poulticed so-
cording to spiritual direction,” and the ghosts
of two doctors, and of a woman named Amanda,
ministered nnto him, in an odd enough way,
by raising him from bis bod, twirling him in tho
air, dressing him and walking him about the
room, lifting him into lied again, singing to him
"angeiio music,” Mrs. Woodman playing a piano
•eoompanimenL Tbe spirits informed those in
•ttendeooe that they were glring the patient
spiritual medicines, and applying spiritual steam
and shower-bath*. The aick man was thirsty,
and down from tbe ceiling came a spiritual gob
let, raspended by e thread, and with spiritual
water in it. Tbe vessel stopped at bis mouth,
and “its oontenta were administered by unseen
hands,” ha eomplainiog that the water was bit
ter, and texted of tanxy. Meanwhile, alt aorta
of aids shows were goiag on in the room. Col
ored lights were seen. The medium, ono Dr.
Hopkins, was carried three limes round tbe
epertmenb The siek man's mother's ghost
showed herself “in full costume." And there
was a strango ghost with whom nobody was ao
qnainted. One day sixteen spirits carried the
poor patient into the entry. Then they bal
aneed him on the footboard. One attendant
who was rubbing tbe injured man “was seized
and carried some distance," probably became
be did not rob nicely. Finally, the man with
tbe damaged back and ribs haa now as good a
back and as wall set riba ax any person in Tort-
Qiut smd Twdto—A Question of Comi-ara
ttys Homxktt.—The New York Son, of last
Thursday, aaya that Horace Greeley waa thrown
into company with a distinguished Grant Sena
tor the other day, whon the Utter undertook to
ptnoad* the Fanner of Ohappaqna that Gen
era! Grant was an honest man.
Dr. Greeley—What do you sail an honest
manf la General Grant any more honest than
Mr. Tweed? Both oommsnoed public life a few
yean ago as poor men, and both are now rich.
General Grant ia worth a million of dollars.
Could he have saved that much in these few
yean ont of his salary ?
Grant Senator—Bnt he has had a great deal
given to him.
Dr. Greelsy—So he has, and probably baa
Mr. Tweed. But ia it honest for a public offi
cer to rooeive presents from individuals in re
turn for or in anticipation of the conferring of
official favors ? Talk about Grant being an
honest man. Why. what la Porter, Babcock A
Oo. bnt a Ring, and where will yon find a more
corrupt combination ? Don’t you suppose
Grant knows of iheexiatenoe of this Ring abont
him and shares its plunder?
Grant Senator—I know it looks bad. bnt -
Dr. Grseley—Yon oan't bnt the facts sway;
thev ate there, and they diagmoe the Republi
can party ao long as the Repnbliean party en
dorses, approves of, or apologise* for them.
Grant Senator—I am sorry you feel so.
Hero the conversation took another tarn.
Otm New Court House.—This beautiful edi
fies haa been completed, rare in • few minor
details, and (lands forth a unique and almost
faultless specimen of graoefnl architecture.
The tout ensemble of the building is imposing,
and challenges the admiration of every stranger
and passer-by.
In the interior no pains or expense have been
spared to make the several offices models of
convenience and elegance.
We paid a brief visit yesterday to the rooms
of our gentlemanly and aooom mods ting Ordi
nary, an) also inspected the new Poat-offloe.
The latter is fitted np in the neatest style, with
boxes, drawers, bureaus, and a place, in short,
for everything. The apartment ia also admira
bly lighted, and we oongratnlato onr people at
the change from the dingy and contracted
quarters formerly occupied in the Lanier
Hones.
The Court-house of Bibb is an ornament to
onr city and eonnty.
Cotton Florae*.—The total receipts np to
3d, 890,741 bales against 1,058,827 last year-
shewing a deficit of 16S.0S6 bales. Tbe general
status ia as follows;
Stock at the porta....
Stocks interior.
Stock in Liverpool..
American afloat
in 1871 31,219
1871.
308,049
88,092
486,000
143,000
302,198
1,306 339 1,277,120
1870
333.956
80,164
394,000
242,000
158.000
Arrant n Maxtor.—A correspondent of the
New Orleans Tims* gives a lively idea of order
and pamonal security in tbe Mexloaa capital.
Two perarns mast in the street and on* ask* for
a light for his cigar, or whal’a o'clock. Re
spondent first vary eootly draws a revolver, oov-
ers hU man, and than tender* the light or gives
the time. For * universal aocial custom that
looks very personal.
National Biro nit Ticxxra—'Th# Sew York
iped tho venerable Dr. Horace and
■ard Hon. Lyman TrnmbnU and
Samuel J. Tilden as the National Reform Ticket
of 1872, on the platform of one term—no pres-
public robbery—universal amnesty
reune irform. ^ud down
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE.
Trlrgraptird Sprrlnlljr to the Tete«r*pl>
and Nrsurnxrr.
Washington, December 4, 1871.
To the Senate and Hrmte of RrprtttnUititetof
the I'nited State» :
CONOBAl U LOTIONS.
In addressing my third meaaage to the law-
making branch of tbe Government, it ia grati
fying to be able to stale that daring the past
year suocees has generally attended the effort to
execute jail laws found upon the etatnte books.
The policy haa been not to enquire into the
wisdom of the laws already enacted; bnt to
ieern their spirit end intent end to enforce them
aooordingly.
disasters or thc year.
The past year has, nnder a wise Providence,
been one of general prosperity to the nation.
It has, however, been attended with more than
usual chastisements and the loss of life and
property by storm and fire. These disasters
have served to call forth the best elements of
ham an nature in onr country, and to develop a
friendship for ns on the part of foreign na
tions which goes far towards alleviating the
distress occasioned by these calamities. The
benevolent who have so generonaly shared their
means with the victims of these misfortunes,
will reap their reward in the consciousness of
having performed a noble act, and in receiving
the grateful thank* of men, women and chil
dren whoso sufferings they have relieved.
rORCIOX RELATIONS.
Tbe relatione of the United Stales with for
sign powers continue to be friendly. The year
has been an eventful one in witnessing two great
nations speaking one language, and having one
lineage, settling by peaceful arbitration, dis
putes of long standing, and liable at any time
to bring those nations into bloody and ooetly
conflict. An example hae thus been aet, which
in it* final issue, may bo followed by other civ
ilised nations, and finally be the means of re
turning to productive industry millions of men
now maintained to settle the disputes of nations
by the bayonet and the broad side.
THE JOINT TREATY.
I transmit herewith a copy of Iho treaty al
luded to, which has been concluded, since the
adjournment of Congress, with Her Britanic
Majesty, and a copy of the protocols of the
oonferencos of the commissioners, by whom it
was negotiated. This treaty provides methods
for adjusting the questions pending between
the two nations Various questions are to be
adjusted by arbitration. I recommend Con
gress at an early day to make the neecstary
provision for the tribunal at Geneva, and for
tbe several eommiisions on the part of the
United Stales called for by the treaty. His
Majesty, the King of Italy, the President of tbe
Swiss Confederation and His Majesty, the Em
peror of Brazil, have each eonsenteJ, on tbe
joint request of the two powers, to name an ar
bitrator for the tribunal at Geneva. I have
eansed my thanks to be suitably expressed for
tho readiness with which tbe joint request has
been complied with, by tbe appointment of
gentlemen of eminence and learning to these
important positions.
His Majesty, the Emperor of Germauy has
been pleased to comply with the joint request
of tbe two governments, and has consented to
aet as tbe arbitrator of the disputed water
honndary between the United States and Great
Britain. Tbe contracting parties in tbe treaty
have undertaken to regard as between them
selves certain principles of pnblio law for which
the United Bute* have contended from the com
mencement of their history. They have also
agreed to bring these prineiples to tbe knowledge
of the other maritime powers, and to invite
them to aooede to thrm. Negotiations are go
ing on as to the form of the note by which the
invitation is to bo extended to the olbcr powers.
I recommend the legislation necessary on the
part of tbe United States to bring into operation
the articles of the treaty relating to the fisheries
and to the other matters toaebiDg the relations
of the United States toward the British North
American Provinces to become operative so
soon as tbe proposed legislation shall be had on
the part of Great Britain and its possessions.
It is mncli to be desired that this legislation
may beoome operative before tbe fishermen of
tbe United States begin to make their arrange
menu tor the coming season.
I have addressed a communication, of which
a oopy is transmitted herewith, to the Gorern
ora of New York, Pennsylvania, Indians, Mich,
igan, Illinois and Wisconsin, urging upon the
Governors of these States respectively tbe nec
essary notion on their part to carry into effect
tho object of the artiole of tbe treaty which
contemplates tbe use of the eanal on eitborside,
connected with the navigation of tbe lakes and
rivers forming the boundary, on terms of equal
ity by the InhsbiUnU of both countries. It is
hoped that the importance of the object and
the benefiu to flow therefrom will secure the
speedy approval and legislative sanction of the
States concerned.
NORTHERN BOUNDARY.
I renew the recommendation for an appro
priation for determining tbe trne position of
tbe forty-ninth parallel of latitude where it
forms the honndary between the United States
and the British North American Possessions,
between the Lake of the Woods and the sum
mit of the Rooky Mountains. Tbe early ac
tion of Congress on this recommendation
would pat it in tbe power of the War Depart
ment to plaee a force in tho field daring the
next summer.
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
The resumption of diplomatic relations be
tween Prance and Germany, have enabled me
to give instructions for the withdrawal of the
protection extended to Germans in Franoe by
the diplomatic and consular representatives of
the United 8tetas in that oonntry. It is just to
add that ths delicate dnty of this protection bas
been performed by the Minister and Consul
General at Paris and the various Consuls in
Franoe, nnder the supervision of the Utter, with
great kindness as well as with prudence and
tact. Theiroonnehas receive) the oommenda-
tion of tbe German Government, and has
wounded no susceptibility of the French.
The Government of tbe Emperor of Germany
eontinnea to manifest a friendly feeling towards
the United States, and a desire to harmonize
with the moderate and jnst policy which this
Government mainUins in iU relations with
Asiatic powers, as well as with the South Amer
ican Republics. I have given aasnranoes that
the friendly feelings of that Government are
fully shared by the United States.
nCKQART AND ITALY.
The ratifications of the Consular an) Natural
ization Conventions with the Austro-Hungarians
have been exchanged.
I have been officially informed of the annex
ation of the States of tbe Ohnreh to the king
dom of Iuly, and tbe removal of the capital of
that kingdom to Rome. In ennfonnity with
the established policy of the United States I
have recognized this change. Tbe ratification
of the new treaty of oommerce between the
United States and Italy have been exchanged.
The two powers havo agreed in this treaty, that
private property at sea shall be exempt from
capture in oese of war between the two powers.
The United States has spared no opportunity of
incorporating this role into the obligation of
Sun ha* drt
now puts forw
ent- taking
—civil service
with blackm*i
Halt Faux.—The Atlanta p*pera annonne.
that delegatee In Wednesday a CoBitatu-n wll
be famished with return ticketafree.
CLAIMS AGAINST STAIN.
The forty-first Congress, at its third session,
made an appropriation for the organisation of a
mixed commission for adjudicating upon the
elaima of citizens of the United States against
Spain, growing ont of the insurrection in Cnba.
That commission bas never been organized. I
transmit herewith the correspondence relative to
Its formation an) its jurisdiction. It is to be
hoped that this commission will afford the claim
ants a complete remedy for their injuries.
STAIN AND THE SOUTH AMEBIC AN REPUBLICS.
It baa been made the agreeable dnty of the
United States to preside over a eonferenoe at
Washington between the plenipotentiaries of
Spain and the allied South American Republics,
which has resulted in an armistice, with reason
able assurance of a permanent peso?.
UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.
The intimate friendly reUtiona which have
ao long existed between the United States and
Russia continue undisturbed. The visit of the
third son of tbe Emperor, is a proof that there
is no desire on the part of hie government to
disturb the ootdiality of those relations. The
hospitable reception which has been given to
tbe Grand Duke is a proof that on onr side we
•hare the wishes of that government. The in
excusable oonrse of tbe Russian Ministar at
Washington rendered it necessary to ask his re
call, and to dacline to receive that functionary
as a diplooatie representative. It waa impossi
ble, with self respect or with a just regard to
tbe dignity of the oonntry, to permit Mr. Cats-
easy to ooutinoe to bold intareonne with this
Government after hie personal abase of Gov
ernment officials, and daring hie persistent in
terference by various means with the relations
between the United States and other powers.
In accordance with my wishes this Government
’>een relieved of future intercourse with Ur.
Catacazy, and the management of tbe affair*
of the imperial legation'bas passed into the
hands of « gentleman entirely unobjectionable.
JATAN.
With Japan we continue to maintain intimate
relations. The Cabiaet of the Mikado has,
since the dose of the last seeded of Coogreos,
selected citizen* of the United States to serve
in affaire of importance In several departments
of government. I have reason to think this
selection ia due to an appreciation cf the dia-
latereMadoesa of thc policy which the United
rit'tea have pursued towards Japan.
... CHINA.
" o desire to continue to maintain this disin
terested and just policy with China as well ss
Jspsu. The oorrespoedenca transmitted here
with show* that there is ao dispArition on the
put of this Government to swerve from its
established coarse.
TBE COREA* WAR.
Prompted by a desire to pnt an en) to
the barbarous treatment of onr shipwrecked
j-iiore on the Corean coeat, I instructed onr
minister at Pekin to *«Jeavor to conclude a
convention with Core* for securing the safety
and humane treatment of such manners. Ad
miral Rogers was instructed to accompany him
with • sufficient force to protect him in case of
need. A small surveying party sent out, on
reaching the coast, was tresAeronsly attacked
at a disadvantage. Ample opportunity waa
given for explanation and apology for the in-
h nlt—neither came, and e force was then land
ed. After an arduous march over a rugged end
difficult country, the forts from which tbe out
rage* had been committed were reduced by a
gallant assault and were destroyed. Having thus
punished the criminals and having vindicated
ibe honor of the flag, the expedition returned,
finding it impracticable nnder thc circumstances
to oondude the desired convention. I reepeot-
folly refer to the correspondence rotating there
to herewith submitted and leave the subject for
sneb action as Congress may see fit to take.
MEXICO.
The Republic of Mexioo has not yet repealed
the very objectionable taws establishing what is
known as the Free Zme on the frontier of the
United SUtea. It ia hoped that this may yet be
done, and also that more stringent measures
may be taken bv that republic foi restraining
lawless persons' on its frontier. I hope that
Mexico, by its own action, will soon relieve
this Government of the difficulties experienced
from these causes.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMEBIC 1
Our rotations with tho various Republics of
Central and Sooth America continue, with one
exception, to be oordial and friendly. I recom
mend some action by Congress regarding tho
over due installments nnder the award of the
Yenezaeta Claims Commission of 1866. The
internal diasentions of this government present
no justification for the absence of an effort to
meet their solemn treaty obligations. The rati
fication of an extradition treaty with Nicaragua
baa been exchanged. It is a subject of congrat
ulation that the great empire of Brazil has taken
the initiatory step towards tbe abolition cf
slavery. Onr relations with that empire, always
cordial, will naturally be made more so by this
act It is not too mnch to hope that the gov
ernment of Brazil may hereafter find it for its
interests, os well ss intrinsically right, to ad
vance toward emancipation more rapidly than
the present act contemplates. The true pros
perity and greatness of a nation is to be found
in the elevation and education of its laborers.
.-PAIN AND WEST INDIA SLA VERT.
It is a subject for regret that the refotms in
this direction which were voluntarily promised
by the statesmen of Spain, have not been ear
ned ont in ils West India colonies. The taws
and regnl ations for tbe apparent abolition of slav
ery in Cuba and Porto Rico, leave most of the la
borer.! in bondage, with no hope of release until
their lives become a burden to their employers.
I desire to direst your attention to ibo fact that
citizens of the United States, or persons claim
ing to be citizens of Ibe United States, are large
holders in foreign lands of this species of prop
erty, forbidden by the fundamental taw of their
alleged country. * I recommend to Congress to
provide, by stringent legislation, a suitable
remedy against the holding, owning or dealing
in staves, or being interested in slave property
in foreign lands, either as owners, hirers or
mortgagees by citizens of the United States.
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.
It is to be regretted that the disturbed condi
tion of the island of Cuba eontinnea to be a
sonroe of annoyance and of anxiety. The exta
tence of a protracted straggle in such close
proximity to onr own territory, without appar
ent prospect of an early termination, cannot be
other than an object of concern to a people
who, while aliataimug from interference in the
attain of other powers, naturally desire to see
every country in the nDdistnrhed enjoyment of
peace, liberty and the blessings of free institu
tions. Oar naval commanders in Caban waters
have been instructed, in ease it shonld become
necessary, to spare no effort to protect the
lives and property of bona fide American citi
zens, and to maintain the dignity of tbe flag.
It is hoped that all pending questions with
Spain, growing oat of the affairs of Cuba, may
be adjusted io tbe spirit of peace and concilia
tion which has hitherto guided the two powers
in their treatment of snch questions.
THE CHINA AND JATAN MISSIONS.
To give importance and to ad) to the efficien
cy ol onr diplomatic relations with Japan and
Chins, and to further aid in retaining the good
opinion of those peoples and to secure to the
Unitod States its share of the commerce des
tined to flow between these nations and the
balance of the commercial world, I earnestly
recommend that an appropriation be made to
support at least four American yonlhs in each
of these countries to serve as a part of the offi
cial family of onr ministers there. Oar Rep-
reoentstives would not, even then, be placed
npon an equality with the representatives of
Great Britain and of some other powers. As
now situated, onr representatives in Japan and
China have to depend for interpreters and
transistors npon natives of those countries,
who know onr language imperfectly, or pro-
cure for the occasion the sendee of employes
of foreign business houses, or the interpreters
of other foreign lines. I would also recom
mend liberal measures for the purpose of sap-
porting the American lines of steamers now
plying between Ban Franaisoo and Japan and
China, and the Australian line—almost onr
only remaining lines of ocean steamers—and of.
increasing their services.
THE NATIONAL FINANCES.
The national debt has been reduced lo the
extent of $86,057,126 80 during the year, and by
the negotiations of national bonds at a lower
rate of interest, Ibe interest on the public debt
has been so far diminished that now the sum
raised from the interest aeconnt is nearly $17,-
000,000 less than on the first of March, 1869,
It waR highly desirable that this rapid diminu
tion should take place, both to strengthen the
credit of tho country, and to convince its citi
zens of their entire ability to meet every dollar
of liability without bankrupting them.
Bnt in view of the accomplishment of these
desirable ends—of the rapid development of
the resources of the country—its increasing
ability to meet large demands, and the amount
already paid, it is not desirable that the present
resources of the country should continue to be
taxed in order to continue this rapid payment
I, therefore, recommend a modification of both
the tariff and internal tax laws. I rooommend
that all taxes from internal sources be abolished,
except those collected from spirituous, vinous
and malt liquors, tobacco in its various forms,
and from stamps.
In re-adjusting tho tariff, l suggest I that a
careful estimate be made of the amount of sur
plus revenue reflected nnder tbe present taws,
after providing for the current expenses of the
Government—tbe interest acreunt and a sinking
fnnd, and that this snrptns be rodnoed in anah
a manner as to afford the greatest relief to the
greatest number. There are many articles not
produced at home bat whieh enter largely into
general conanmption, through articles whioh
are manufactured at home, such as medicines
compounded, etc., etc., from which very little
revenue is derived, but whieh enter into gen
eral usa. All snch articles I recommend to be
placed on the “free list.” Should a farther re
daction prove advisable I would then recom
mend that it be made npon those articles which
can best bear it, withont disturbing home pro
duction or reducing the wages of American
tabor.
I have not entered into figures became to do
ao would be to repeat what will be laid before
yoa in the report of tbe Secretary of the 'trea
sury. The present taw* for reflecting the rev
enue pay the collectors of customs small salaries,
but provide for moiety shares in all seizures,
which at the principal ports of entry particular
ly, raise the compensation of these officials to s
large sum. It has always seemed to me as if
this system most, at times, work perniciously.
It bolds ont sn indnoemont to diohooent men,
shonld snch get possession of these offices, to
be tax in their scrutiny of goods entered in or
der to enable them finally to make targe seizures.
Year attention is rospeetfn’ly invited to this
■abject.
fTXCIX TATMENTS.
Continued fluctuations in the value of gold
as compared with the national currency has a
moat damaging effect npon the increase and de
velopment of the country—in keeping np prices
of all articles necessary in every day life. It
fosters a spirit of gambling prejudicial alike to
national morals and the national finances. If
the question can be met with bow to give a
fixed value to onr currency, that value constant
ly and uniformly approaching par with specie—
a very desirable object will be gained.
THE AEMT.
Fur the operations of tbe army iu the post
year—tbe expense of maintaining it—the es
timates for the ensuing y. .r and for renlioning
seacoast and other improvements conducted by
the War Department, I refer yon to the acema-
pacying report of the Secretary of the War. I
call your attention to tbe pro virions of the act
of Congress approved March ::i, 1869, which
diaconhnna* promotions in th* staff corps of
the army, until provided far by l*w. I recom
mend that the number of officers in eaeh grade
in staff corps be fixed, and that whenever tbe
number in any one grade falls below the num
ber so fixed, that ibe vacancy may be filled by
promotion from (be grade below. * 1 also recom
mend that when the office of chief of oorpsbe
comes vacant, tbe place may be filled by seize,
lire from Ike corps in whieh Ibe vacanej exists.
THI SAT.
Tbe report of theBecreuryof the Navy shows
an improvement in the number and efficiency
of tbe naval fora*, without material increase in
tbe expense of supporting it. This is due to
tbe peliey which h <e been adopted end is bring
extended as fast ss onr material will admit of
using smaller vessels and- cruisers on the save,
nl stations. By this means are have been en
abled to occupy *t one* * larger extent of cruis
ing—to visit more frequently the posts where
■he proseno* of otu flag ia desirable, and gene
rally to discharge more efficiently the appopri-
ate duties of the navy in time of pesos, without
exceeding the number of men or tbe expenditure
AUlhor.Zjdb^l^y. ^
tion to its regular teniae, supplied tbe men
and officers for tbe vessels of the coast survey,
and he* completed the surveys authorized by
Congress at tbe Isthmuses of Darien and
Tebanntepec, and, under like authority, has
sent ont an expedition completely tarnished
and equipped, lo explore the unknown ocean
of tbe North. The suggestions of tho report as
to tbe necessity for increasing and improving
the material of the navy, and tbe pish recom
mended for reducing tho personnel of the ser
vice to a peace standard, by the gradual aboli
tion of certain grades of officers—the reduction
of others, and ute employment of some in the
service of the commercial marine, are well con
sidered and deserve the tbonghtfnl attention of
Congress.
I also rooommend that ell promotions in the
nary above the rank of captain, be by selection
instead of by seniority. This course will secure
in the higher gradea greater efficiency, and hold
out an incentive to young officers to improve
themselves in tbe knowledge of their profes
sion. The present cost of maintaining the
navy—its cost compared with that of the pest
year, and the estimates for the ensuing year,
are contained in the aeeompanying reoort of
the Secretary of tbe Navy.
THaroerimcx.
The enlarged receipts of the Post-office De
partment, as shown by the accompanying re
port of the Postmaster General, exhibit a grat
ifying increase in that branch of the public ser
vice. It is tbe index of tbe growth of educa
tion and of the prosperity of the people—two
elements highly conducive to the vigor and sta
bility of republic! with a vast territory like
ours, much of it sparaely populated but all re
quiring the services of the mail It ia not, at
present, to bo expected that this Department
can be mads aelf-snstaining—bnt a gradual ap
proach to this end, from year to year, is confi
dently relied on, and the day is not far distant
when the Post-office Department of the Gov
ernment will prove a mnch greater blessing to
the whole people than it is now.
The suggestions of the Postmaster General
for improvements in the department presided
over by him, are earnestly recommended to
yonr special attention.
OUTING CP THE WXSTEBN UNION.
Especially do I recommend favorable consid
eration of the plan for uniting the telegraphic
system of the United States with the postal sys
tem. It is believed that by snch e course the
cost of telegraphing cjnld be much reduced and
the servioe as well, if not better rendered. It
wonld secure the further advantage of extend
ing the telegraph through points of the country
where privite enterprise will not oonstroct it.
Commeroe, trade, and above all, the effort to
bring a people widely separated into a communi
ty of interest are always benefitted by a rapid
intercommunication. Education, the ground
work of repnbliean institutions, is encouraged
by increasing the facilities to gather speedy
news from all parts of the country. The de
sire to reap the benefit of snch improvements
will stimulate education. I refer yon to the
report of the Postmaster General for fall de
tails of tho operations of last year, and for
comparative statements of results with former
years.
THE KU KLUX.
There has been a painful dnty imposed npon
the Executive branch of the government in the
execution of the act of Congress, approved
April 20,1871, and commonly known as the Kn-
klnx taw, in a portion of the State of Sonth Ca
rolina. The necessity of tbe coarse pursued will
be demonstrated by the report of the committee
to investigate Southern outrages. Under the
provisions of tbe above aet, I issued a procla
mation calliag tbe attention of tbe people of the
United States to tbe same and declaring my re
luctance to exereise any of the extraordinary
powers thereby conferred upon me, exoept in
case of imperative dnty: but making known my
purpose to exereise such posters whenever it
shonld become necessary to do so, for the pur
pose of wearing to ill citizens of the United
States tbe ]>eaoefnl enjoyment of their rights,
guaranteed to them by tbe constitution and the
taws.
After the passage of this taw, information
was reeeived from time to time that combina
tions of the charaotar referred to in this taw ex
isted, and were powerful in many parts of
the Southern States, particularly in certain
counties in the State of Sonth Carolina. Care
ful investigation was made, and it was ascer
tained that in nine conntiesof that State anoh
eombina ions were active and powerful—em
bracing a large portion of tho citizens—to
control the load authorities and having among
other tilings the deject of depriving the eman
cipated class of the substantial benefits of free
dom and of preventing the free political action
of those citizens who did not sympathise with
their own views. Among theiroperations were
frequent soonrgings and occasional assassina
tions, generally perpetrated at night by dis
guised persons—the vietims in almost all cases
being citizens of different political sentiments
from their own, or freed persons who bad
shown a disposition to claim equal rights with
other citizens. Thousands of inoffensive and
well-disposed citizens were the sufferers by this
lawless violence.
Thereupon on tbe 12th of October, 1871, a
proclamation waa issued in terms of the law,
calling upon tho members of those combinations
to disperse within fire days, and to deliver to
tho marshal or military officers of the United
States all arms, ammunitions, uniforms, dis
guises and ether means and implements used
by them for carrying ont their unlawful pur
poses.
This warning not having been heeded, ou the
17th of October another proclamation waa is-
sued, suspending the privileges of the writ of
fuibeat corpus in nine counties in that State.
Direction was given that within the counties so
designated persona supposed, upon credible
information, to be members of snch unlawful
combinations should be arrested by the military
forces of the United States and delivered to tbe
Marshal to be dealt with according to taw. In
two of said counties (York and Spartanburg)
many arrests have been made. At the last ac
count the number of persons bo arrested was
one hnndred and sixty-eight. Several hundred
whose criminality was ascertained to be of an
inferior degree were released for the present.
Those have generally made confessions of their
guilt.
Groat caution has been exercised in making
these arrests, and notwithstanding the targe
number, it is believed that no innocent person
is now in custody. The prisoners will be held
for regular trial in the judicial tribunals of the
United States.
As soon as it appeared that the authorities of
the United SUtea were abont to take vigorous
measures to enforce the taw, many persons ab
sconded, and there is good ground for sup
posing that all of such persons have violated
the taw. A full report of what has been done
nnder this taw will be submitted to Congress by
the Attorney General.
THE MORMONS.
In Utah there still remains a remnant of bar
barism repugnant to civilization, to decency and
to the taws of the United States. Efficient of
ficers, however, have been fonnd who are will
ing to perform their dnty in a spirit of equity
and with a dne sense of sustaining the mi j esty of
the taw. Neither polygamy nor any other vio
lation of existing statutes will be permitted
within the territory of the United States. It is
not with the religion of self-styled saints that
we are ndw dealing, bnt with their practices.
They will be protected in the worship of God
according to the dictates of their conscience;
hat they will not be permitted to violate the
taws nnder the cloak of religion. It may be ad
visable for - Congress to consider what, in the
execution of the taws against polygamy, is to
be tha status of plural wives and their offspring.
The propriety of Congress pawing an enabling
aet authorizing iho terri'uriai iegblaiure of
Utah to legitimate nil children born prior to a
time fixe) in tbe ect might he justified by its hu
manity to these innooent children. This is a
svgjestur.s only, and not a recommendation.
THE INDIANS.
The policy pursued towards tbe Indiana has
resulted favorably so far aa can be judged from
the limited time during which it has been in
operation. Through the exertions of the vari
ous secretaries of ohristian societies, to whom
haa been entrusted the execution of the policy
of tbe Board of Commissioners, authorized by
tbetawa of April lOih, 1869, many tribes of In
dians bate been induced to settle on Reserva
tions,to cultivate the soiijto perform productive
tabor of various kinds, and to partially accept
civilization. They are being eared for iu snch
a way, it is hoped, as to induce those still pur
suing their old habits of strife, to embrace tbe
only opportunity whieh is left them to aToid ex
termination.
I recommended liberal appropriations to
carry ont the Indian peace policy, not only be
came it is humane, Ohristiau-bke aid econom
ical, bnt because it ia right I recommend to
yonr favorable consideration, also, the policy of
granting a territorial government to the In
dians in the Indian Territory west of Arkansas
and Missonri, and sonth of Knnsas. In doing
so, every right guaranteed to the Indians by
treaty shonld be secured. Snch a oonrse might,
in time, be the means of eolleeting most of the
Indians now between tbe Missouri and the Pa
cific and sonth of lhe British Possessions, into
one territory, or one State. Tho Secretary of
the Interior has treated npon this subject at
length, and I recommend to yon his sugges
tions.
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
I renew my recommendation that the public
lands be regarded as a heritage to onr children
to be disposed ot only as required for occupa
tion, and to actual settlers. Those already
granted have been, in great pert, disposed of in
snob a way aa to Secure access to tbe batanee
by tbe hardy settler who may wish to avail him
self of them: hot caution shonld be exercised
even in obtaining ao desirable an end. Educa
tional interests mty well be served by these
grants of the proceeds of the sale of public lands
to settlers. I d r not wish to be understood aa
recommending, in the least degree, th* curtail,
rueot of what is being done by the general gov
ernment for the encouragement of education.
Tbe report of the Secretary of the Interior
submitted with this, will give yon all the infor
mation collected and prepared for publication
in regard to the canon* taken daring the year
1870—tbe operation of the Korean of Educa
tion far the year—th# pUent office—lhe pen
sion office—the land effiej and Indian bureau.
The report of tho Commissioner of Agriculture
gives the operations of his dspsrfinant for the
year.-
Aa «grioaU are is the ground-work of onr pros
perity, too much importance cannot be at
tached to the labors of this department It is
in-ihe hands of an able head—with able assis
tance—all zealously devoted to introducing lo
the agricultural productions of this nation, all
useful products adapted to any of the various
climates and soils of onr vast territory, and to
giving all useful information as to tho method
of cultivation of the plants, cereals and other
products adapted to particular localities. Quiet
ly, but surely, the Agricultural Bureau is work
ing a great good, and if liberally supported,
the more widely its influence will be extended
and tbe lees dependent we jhall be npon the
products of foreign countries. Tho subject of
compensation to the heeds of Bureaus and offi
cial* bolding positions of responsibility, requir
ing ability and character to fill properly, is one
to which yonr attention is invited. Bnt few of
the officials receive a compensation equal to
the responsible support of a family, while their
duties are snch as to involve millions of inter
est. In prints life services demand compen
sation eqnal to aervioes rendered.' A wise econ
omy would dictate too same rale in the Govern
ment service.
THE CIVIL TEST.
I have not given the estimates for the sup
port of toe Government for the ensuing year,
nor the comparative statement betareen the ex
penditures for toe year just past and the ono
jnst preceding, because all these figures are
contained in the accompanying reports, or in
those presented directly to Congress. These es
timates have my approval.
REMOVAL or DISABILITIES.
More than six years having elapsed since the
last hostile gnu was fired between the armies
then arrayed against each other—one for the
perpetuation and the other for the destruction
of the Union, it may be well considered whether
it is not now time that the disability imposed
by the fourteenth amendment shonld be re
leased. That amendment does not include
the ballot, bnt only imposes the inability to
hold offices npon certain classes. Whon the pu
rity of the ballot is secure majorities are sure
to elect officers reflecting the views of the ma
jority. I don’t see the advantage or propriety
of excluding men from offise merely because
they were, before the rebellion, of standing and
character sufficient to be elected to positions re
quiring them to take an oath to support the
Constitution, and admitting to eligibility those
entertaining preoisely the same views, bnt of
less standing in their communities. It may be
said that the former violated an oath, while the
tatter did not. The tatter did not have it in his
power to do so. If they had taken that oath, it
cannot be donbted they wonld have>broken it,
as did the former class. If there are any great
criminals distinguished above ail others for toe
part they took in opposition to the Government,
tboy might, in the judgment of Congress, be
excluded from snch an amnesty. This subject
is snbmitted for jour careful consideration.
THE SOUTH IN A BAD FIX.
The condition ot the Southern States is un
happily not snch as all true patriotic citizens
wonld like to see. Local ostracism for opin
ion’s sake—personal violenoe, or threats to
wards persons entertaining political viows op
posed to those entertained by the majority of
the old citizens, prevents emigration and toe
flow of much needed capital into the States
lately in rebelion. It will be a happy condition
of toe country when the old citizens of these
8tates will take an interest in pnblio affairs—
promulgate ideas honestly entertained—vote
for men representing these views, and tolerate
the same freedom of expression and ballot in
those entertaining different political convictions
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Under the provisions of tbe act of Congress,
approved February 21st, 1871, a territorial gov
ernment was organized in the District of Co
lombia. Its results thus far have fully realized
the expectations of its advocates. Under the
direction of tho Territorial officers, a system of
improvements has been inaugurated by means
of which Washington is rapidly becoming a city
worthy of the nation’s capital. The citizens of
the District, having voluntarily taxed themselves
to a large amount for the purpose of contribut
ing to ibe advancement ot the seat of govern
ment, I recommend liberal appropriations on
toe part of Congress, in order that the Govern
ment bear its just share of expenses of carrying
ont a judicious system of improvements.
CHICAGO FIRE.
By the great fire in Chicago, the most im
portant of the Government buildings in that
city were consumed. Those burned had al
ready became inadequate to tha wants of the
Government in that growing city, and lookiog
to the near future were totally inadequate. I
recommend, therefore, that an appropriation be
made immediately to purchase the remainder of
the square on which toe burned buildings
stood, provided it can be pnrohased at a fair
valnation, or provided the Legislature of Illi
nois will pass a taw authorizing its condemna
tion for Government purposes; and, also, an
appropriation of as mnch money as can proper
ly bo expended, towards the erection of new
bnildings daring this fi-ceil year.
PROTECTION OF IMMIGRANTS.
Tbe number of immigrants ignorant of our
taws, habits, etc., coming to onr country an
nually has become so great and the impositions
practised upon them so numerous and flagrant
that I suggest Congressional action for their
protection. It seems to me a fair subject of
legislation by Congress. I cannot now state as
fully as I desire the nature of the complaints
made by immigrants of toe treatment they re
ceive, but will endeavor to do so daring the
session of Congress, particularly, if the sub
ject should receive your attention.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
It bus been the aim of the Administration to
enforce honesty and efficiency in all pnblio offi
cers. Every public servant who has violated
the trust placed in him bas been proceeded
against with all tbe vigor of tho taw. If bad
men have secured places, it has been tho fanlt
of the system established by taw and eostom for
making appointments, or the fanlt of those who
recommend for Government positions persons
not sufficiently well known to them personally,
or who give letters endorsing the characteis of
office-seekers withont a proper sense of the
grave responsibility whioh such a course de
volves upon them. A civil service reform which
can correct this abnse is mnch desired.
In mercantile pursuits the business man who
gives a letter cf recommendation to a friend to
enable him to obtain credit from a stranger, is
regarded ss morally responsible for the integ
rity of his friend and his ability to meet his ob
ligations. A reformatory taw whieh would en
force this principle against all endorsers of
persons for pnblio places wonld ensure great
camion in making recommendations. A sain,
tary lesson has been tangbt the careless and
dishonest public setvant in the great number
of prosecutions and convictions of the last two
years. It is gratifying to notice the favorable
change which ia taking place throughout the
oonntry in bringing to punishment those who
have proven recreant to the trusts confided to
them, and elevating to pnblio office none bnt
those who possess tbe confidence of the honest
and virtnons, who, it will always be found,
comprise the majority of the community in
which they live.
In my message to Congress one year ago,
urgently recommended a reform in ths civil
service of the country. In conformity with
that recommendation Congress, in the ninth
section of tbe act making appropriations for
sundry civil expenses of toe Government, and
for other purposes, approved Msroh 3, 1871,
gave tbe necessary authority to the Executive
to inaugurate a civil service reform, and placed
npco him the responsibility of doing so.
Under the authority of said act, I convened
a board of gentlemen eminently qualified for
the work, to devise rales and regulations to ef
fect toe needed reform. Their labors are not
yet complete, but it ia believed that they will
succeed in devising a plan which can be adopted
to the great relief of the Exetu ive. t’ • Naads
of departments and • „?! of (' and
which will re-.ioued t< ..e truo merest or pub
lic services. At all even’s the experiment shall
have a fair trial. 'fisRri^li “
I have thushastilyVn — tneo up the operations
of tbe Government during tho last year, and
made such suggestions as occur to me to be
proper for yonr consideration. I submit them
with confidence that yonr combined action will
be wise, statesman-like and in toe best interest
of toe whole country.
[Signed] U. S. Grant.
Executive Mansion, December 4, 1871.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ATTENTION,
DEFIANCE FIRE COMPANY NO- 5.
-VOU aro hereby ordered to attend the regular
i monthly meeting of your company, this
(Tuesday) night st 7 o’clock.
QEO. S. OBEAK, President.
W. T. Ross, Secretary- dec5-lt
HOUSE FOR SALE.
O NE of the protlieet lota on Fourth Streot, two
blocks above the Brown House. Four room
dwelling, kitchen, wood-lions*, well of water, etc.
Terms cmbIi. JOHN B. BOOKEB,
dec5 3i* Near Brunswick Depot.
FRESH CRACKERS.
in? BOXESFKESII CRACKERS.
1^0 s general assortment. Juat received and
for sale low
Also 290 boxes new crop layer Rtisinr.
deo5 tf SEYMOUR, TIN8LEY A CO.
GOOD Turns TO EAT,
100 WLighin^'ing 125 pounds each.
1,0C4) lbs. Fat Turkeys and Chickens.
690 Ibe. Spare Ribs and B ick bones.
25 Cans New Lsid.
Choice Tennessee Beef.
For sale cheap at J. 11 ANDERSON A SON'S,
dec5-tf No. 10 Hollingsworth Block.
NOTCIE.
T HAT tbs firm composed of II. E. A li G. Hy
man, dealers in family groceries etc., at Irwin*
ton, in paid county, have, by mutual con pent di3
eolved said copartntrehip, and that tbe business
the future will be continued and conducted at the
sine place, by End und*r the supervision of tbe un
dersigned, (Senior member of the old firm,) ami that
all outstanding liabilities of the old copartnership
ia assumed by niin and will be looked after and set
tled, and collect all claims due the old firm. The
dissolution of the copartnership will not in any way
effect the solvency of the new business, bnt it will
be pursued with the same interest—piomptnesa
and energy aa by the old Aim
H. E HYMAN.
Whjokson Cousty, November 2$, 1871.
decS-lt*
COTTON.
J F. CltUTCHFIELD, No. 70 Second streot, buys
• Cotton on ordor for commission.
And in also prepared to execute contracts for fu
ture delivery through perfectly responsible New
York houses.
Refer by permission to
Gen W. 8. Holt, Pros’t 8. W. R. It. Co.
W- P. Good a 11, Cashier City Bank.
Hardeman & Sparks, Cotton Factors.
Campbell & Jones, Cotton Factors.
Adams, Razomore & Ware, Cotton Factors,
decs Ct
TEACHERS! TEACHERS!!
C UTHBERTMALE INSTITUTE will be opened
the 15th day of January next. A good build
ing will be commenced at once One for temporary
use will be secured and provided with best style of
cobool furniture. The people of the city are united
npon this school.
A LIVE TEACHER, who is willing for first term,
to look to the tuition for remuneration is wanted to
take charge. Apply to WM. D. KIDDOO,
President Board Trustees,
dec3-<Jt Cuthbert. Ga.
RALSTON
H AU,
’IACOBT, UKOKUIA.
FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY
oomomenfa
MONDAY, DECEMBER
•TH. 1S71
Stockholders' Meeting.
Office Macon and IVksTERN R R. Co
Macon, Ga., Deo. 2, 1871.
A MEETING of tho Stockholders of tho Macon
and Western Railroad Company, will bo held
at the office of the company, in Macon, Ga., on
Tuesday, 2d day of January. 1872’
MILO S. FREEMAN,
dec3-td 8ecretay.
JNO. W. O’CONNOR.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
MACON, G4.
THE BEST GOODS
THS HEAVIEST STOCKS,
THE CHEAPEST.
(Because they are the best) iu the Macon market,
JNO. W. O’CONNOR’S.
TAO you need good Whisky ? then buy of O’Con
JL/ nor. His brand of XXXX has taken the only
SILVER PREMIUMS (a cup and medal) that has
ever been given in Georgia,
OVER ALL OTHER BRANDS.
J^O YOU WISH, AT A LOW FIGURE, A
HEIDRICK & CO.’S CHAMPAGNE,
(Genuine.) Jnst call and sco
D
O you wish a good CIGAR at a low figure, C*1I
O'CONNOR.
A FURS CHAMPAGNE CIDER,
I N half barrels, for family nee, (fromNew Jersey)
cheap. Also on draft. Can be had at
O’CONNOR’S.
A PURE IMPORTED SHERRY,
Cooking purposes
A T a low figure, for Table
can be bad at
O’CONNOR'S.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
con. be ween th) It^a.1 ho-us of**ic. on the ti'st Tues
day in January next, the fo 1 wir" dcf^ribi d proper-
a . to Wet: A h« u e aj1 lot Vineville. known aa
o resilience of Mr*. Mary ► ranee* Lamar, in gai-l
county, cam stir gef tour Here*, more orlws. and the
pUn'atiou in he eian’y of Pal- ^i. In said State,
an t kn-wn a? he: j*la >ration.eon»i<tinc of twelve
Lundr d *< r. s. More or er.«; tbe horse*, mule*
and oth :r •*’<■ :k ortiiptnly used in in farming. Levied
os to »a i.'fy fi- f* i feed irctii Bi»»b Superior Court,
in favor ui Alttdy Kozar vs. Mr*. Ma y t’raccej "
AUo. at the Fame time and place, will be sold the
followinc described pr*petty, tj-wit: all tha< lot or
parcel of land in tbe city of Macon, contiinin* about
twenty-three seres, more or les*. whh the buildings
thereon known as the Armory. Levied on to aatiify
a fi. fa. ?5tued frr ® Bibb fcuj erior Court, in fat or of
Alfrel Iverson. Jr. rs. The Armory Cotton Mannfae
taring Company. Proper;* pointed out by plaintiff's
nt'orney-
Al*Oj at th* -*ame time and plac\wi’lbe sold the
folio * ing dels :ri bed property, to-wit: Two mules and
wajoa, and bor-e\ Ledei on to aatisfy^fi. fi* in favor
#*f Jot at hap Colli * k. Son vs. Mar/ ftewell, J. A.
Newell and Join W. Newell. Property pointed out
by rliinexfik
Ab% sttheeajte time and place, will be fold tbe
f»!low:ng oeaetibed property, to-wit: The farm of
James Cloyd. ?.tuated on the Ho Alton road, about
three mue* if’»m Macon* in the county of Bibb, to
gether viwfell the improvement* there n. The farm
eonUMc* lm awe*, more or lee*, and will be sold free
from all incumbrances. Levied on and cold bv virtue
of a mortgage fi f» from Bibb Snperior Court, io tavor
of thf.mu Water. yj ce president of tbe Fourth Na
tional Bank of NtihviUe.Tenn^ against the said Jac.
Lloyd. Property pointed out bv plain tifl’* attorney.
Al-o. at the fame time and fdarewill be sold the
following described property, to-wit: Lot No e?ght.
in square 82. and improvement* thereon, fronting ou
''prior and High streets. Levied on to aetufy a fi fa
•on the City Court of savannah. Chatham county, in
fhyor .cf A. W. Hannon A Co. v*. <2ene«e k. JBanand
nsd A. Bernard. Property pointed out by plaintiff'*
“£Su‘ P. W. DOYLE. Sheriff.
T> AKER SHERIFF SALES.—Will oesoldtk, lint
O Tuesday ia Janaarr next, betor. tbs Coart-
boom do r. in Ik. town of Howtos, within tho Icral
hoar* of Stic, two mule*.ono xray hc.-ie. on, two
hoi*. wisJB. ono yoke oxen, ono cart, one bund-ed
bu‘h«'» torn, mare or leaf, aithe propertr of John
and A. P. L.ncmaur. teSSDltr diitrsas warrant of II.
K. Jaekionv*. John ana P. L.;-r.
Abo, ono forrell hnrtfc ons bay male, ono two
boras •wxx'n. threa ba-J.-M hmheli earn, more or
lssjms th# propartrof p. W. 1'orter, So sxtiifr one
fi. fs- Reichert A Terrell v,\ D. W. Porter.
detSJOd DAVID McMURRY, Sheriff.
CHOICE OLD PORT,
p-OIi MEDICINAL PURPOSES, AT
O’CONNORS.
D O yon wish a good EGG NOG ? then don’t fail
to get some of O'CONN OR d Pare
JAMAICA AND ST. CROIX RDM
IT 13 PURE, SURE ENOUGH.
Ale, Porter, Claret, Champagne,
JpOR sale at 25 per cent. leas than sold in Maeon,
O’CONNOR’S.
CHOICE BUTTER,
CHEESE, HAMS.
PICKLES, CRACKERS,
SYRUPS, LARD, BACON,
MEAL, GRITS,
AT O’CONNOR’S.
Bottles, Kegs, Corks, Mels, etc.,
AT O’CONNORS.
I WILL cxbo any kind of goods ordered at aotn&l
cost of packing.
D ON’T you buy of anv ono until yon eeo me-
wilt sell the CHEAPEST.
JNO. W. O'CONNOR,
OppoeiteUarliart A Curd’s, Cherry street.
det’5 tf
GREAT BARGAIN.
I NOW offer for sale that valuable plantation sit
uated one and ha f miles from the Southwestern
Railroad, containing eleven hnndred acres, seven
hnndred clcated, balance in the woods. Ten head
of fine moles, corn, fodder, cotton seed, gin and
bolt, farming implements, etc., a complete outfit—
forono hundred and forty balesof cot on. First pay
ment in 1872. second in 1873, and third in 1874, each
bale to weigh five hundred pounds and class low
middling. Each payment dne let of November of
etch year. Good collaterals will be required for the
first payment. Here is a chance to make the money
before it is due. Those wishing a great 1 bargain
must apply at once aa I shall withdraw it from sale
before or by the 25tb of December. Apply to
W. H. REESE, Attorney at Law,
dce93rr MarshaUviUe, Ga.
BACON AND BULK MEATS.
150,000 FOUNDS chioce sides, shoulders
Also a consignment of sugar-cured shoulders end
hams, and dried beef. For sale cheap.
dec5-tf SEYMOUR, TINSLEY & CO.
n EOTtSIA. TWIGGS COUNTY.—Jno. M. Pcarco
VjT applies to me for exemption of personalty
and setting apart a homestead of realty, and I will
pass upon the same, on Monday, tbe 11th day of
December, at my office in Jeffersonville, at 10
o'clock *. jc. J. U. BURKETT,
dec5-2t Ordinary.
. application will be made to tbe
Court of Ordinary of sard county, for leave to led all
the real and personal property, belontimr to the estate
of Mary A. Parker, late of raid county, deceased,
dee30d A. S. Mcfl&hOOR, Executor.
(t E0BGIA. BIBB COUNTY —Yonr weeks after the
VT date hereof, application will be made to the Court
of Ordinary of said C'tsnty, for leave to sell rest and
personal property betoDcicg to tbe ts'ate cf J. E.
Day. late of taidemnty deceased.
dcc5 30d
S. JONK8. Administrator.
(T* BORGIA. BIBB COUNTY.—Whereas. Maty C-
A-a Nelizan applies to the undersigned for letters
of administration npon the estate of Dennis Neligan,
late cfia dcounty.deceued. All personain'erratedare
requested to be and appear at the Court of Ordinarv,
en tae firat Monday in January next, to show cause,
if any they have, why letter* should not be granted.
Given onder my band officially.
dec.ViSJd 0. T. WARD. Ordinary.
of guardianship of the perron and property of Elisa
Conklin, minor child of J. C. Conklin, late of said
county, deceased. All penena interest* dare required
to be and appear at the Coon or Ordinary, in raid
eonnty. on the firtt Monday in Jan nary nezt, to show
came, if any thay hava. why Utter* akonid not be
(ranted. Liven under my hand cSeial/y.
d*c5-3ftd O.T. WARD. Ordinary.
TAYLOR SHERIFF SALEL—Will be said before
ew 52? rt ^ ll0 ?* e ^ 00^ • in tb® town of Butler, oa
the fint Tuesday in J»;.unry next between tbe law
ful hours of sale, one lot of merebnsdiee. Levied
on as the property of Dixon B. Terrrll, to satisfy a fi.
fa. issued froni the auperiur Court of ivd county, in
nyor of Dublon. Dreyfous * Co., vs. Dixon B. Ter
rell. Property pointed out by plaintiff's attorney.
W. ANDiJFSOX. -
dec5-3Qd Deputy Sheriff.
PUL&SItt HOUSE,
SAVANNAH, .... GEORGIA.
Fronting South, a Frontage of 273 Foot.
doc3 3m WM. H. WILLBERGER, Proprietor.
TO RENT.
T OE Plantation known a» tho “L*im&r Planta
tion.” in Bibb and Crawford counties, contain
tion about 2,200 Acres; about 7fi0 in cultivation:
about l? miles from Macon; well watered, and with
gin house and t-crew ou the place.
Tliis is ono of the most deeirab e farms in mid
dle Georgia. For particulars, apply to
COL. JOHN RUiHEUGORD,
nov23-lw Or A B. 110SS, Adm’r.
jUABY cabs,
r jpHE finest assortment of Baby Cabs and Per
ambulators ever received in this city. For sale
cheap by CABHABT A CURD,
octl5 tf
FOR SALE.
A MAHOGANY BILLIARD TABLE — Marblo
top, six pockets—with B*lls, Cues and every
thingcomplete aud in good order ; cushions new.y
covered ; Phelan k Callender makers. For sale
low for cash. App v to
W. H. ALLEN,
nov25 oo(13.* Knoxville, Ga.
HUNT, RANKIN & LAMAR,
WHOLESALE druggists,
CHERRY STREET,
Offer great inducements to the trade.
5 AAA LBS. Jewett's White Le*d.
• UU U 10,000 lbs. low grades White Lead.
1,000 calls Linseed Oil.
60 bbis West's No. 1 Coal Oil.
300 boxes Wind w Glass.
100 boxes Cold Water Soap.
100 gross 8. A W. Matches.
Also, a large stock of 1 >ruge, Medicines, Chemi-
ca s, Spices, Soda, Potash, Perfumery, Fancy
Goods, etc , etc.
PRICES LOW. COME AND SEE.
deco tf HUNT, RANKIN & LAMAR.
MILLS HOUSE,
CHARLESTON, - - SOUTH CAROLINA
R ECENTLY refitted and furnished with every re
gard to comfort and convenience, is now second
to no hotel in the Sonth. *
D. C. BURNETT, Proprietor.
Late proprietor of St. James Hotel and Otland
Hotel, Montreal, Canada. dec3 3m
7~ FURNISHED ROOM
S UITABLE for a lady and gentle min, or two sin
gle gentlemen, with or without board. Apply
at corner of Wainnt aDd Third stroetB. doc2 3t*
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
W ILL bo sold to the highest bidder on the lGtb
day of December next at 12 o'clock at., in
front ot the guard house, all tho land aud build
ings that tho city own j in block No. 37, known aa
the guard-house lot, blacksmith shop, mule lot and
the dwelling house uhero the guard-house keeper
resi les. Terras and conditions on day of sale.
ROBERTS,
STRONG,
DALY,
nol7if Committee on Public Property.
Plantation For Sale.
A BARGAIN in a plantation, six miles from Ma
con. can be had by calling oa tbe undersigned
or 'Turpin & Ogden. The Bloom place, containing
1.7213* acres, half rich creek l&nd,b ing on Tobesof
kee Creek; the balance, pine land of good quality.
Abont 225 acres creek land are ia a high state of
cultivation, as aleo upwards of 500 acres upland
The improvements aro good and ample. These
lauds compare favorably with any in Middle Geor
gia. O. B. Callaway, Esq., cultivated the place this
year, and I will be pleased to go over it and show
the land and crops to anyone wishing to purchase.
Terms part cat-h; time payments easy.
If not sold by the 15th of December, 1871, the
place will he for rent. J. N. REYMOUR.
oct7-tf
GREAT SACRIFICE!
DEY AND FANCY GOODS!
A T New York cost, to close out the stock. Hav
ing purchased the entire stock of Dry Goods
and Notions belonging to Mr. A. Hpringer, in Tri
angular Block, I aza offering tho same at New York
cost. These goods are all of (ho very latest fall
and winter purchases of Calicoes and Ladies'
Drees Goods. I mean what I say when I
offer these goods at NEW YORK COST!! as I
will satisfy those who may call upon mo. Remem
ber the place, Spriuncr’s old and well known stand,
corner of Triangular Block. Bo sure and call if
yoa want goods at astonishing low figures.
A. BAUM,
dov29 tf Of Irwinfon.
EONZETA’S
pantomime
VARIETY AM) COMIC TROUPE*
Usual prices el admission. Reserve Soa> t: t. .
a be had at Brown A Co.’s and Boardnis ' -
can
stores without extra charge.
n *i*» Book.
oension .very eveniiiR in front cf tlie H»iL a! ’
o clock, by illumination. Sev m
otc2 5t
PIANOS AND ORGANS-
OS ESSTALLHESTS.
R. J. ANDERSON & CO
Agents for (ho
BALLET & DAVIS,
EMERSON, and
SOUTHERN GEM PIANOS and
mason * hamli'n orgiv^
-pHESE aro first-clara mabumems „ul r. ,.
1 A’ 0 ' 1 .?,! 11 on installments of from *10 „ £ b *
month. Those tvantina a desirable a, d ***
u strament wonld do well to eramiae oars W 04
purchasing elsewhere. Orders f r “ ki,
music aud musical inatrame,}. prompd, 2^
SCHREINER S OLD MUSIC STORE
Cotton Avcluo, 3IacoL, Ga.
Groatest Profinotiou cf Ic?ceiitc Gcjiif,
The Original llonc Sell ing Machine.
It ia simple, durablo. o.siv uc<ljrstood an.le.,;
ly operated At the Georgia state C\,ir, lb71
two First Premiums wore awarded to tho Howe
for the best f.mily machine tor all kinds of to,)
and for tho test manufacturing mach.ne Th! .
snperior machines can he bought on easv term,of
. ... . -it J* ANDERSON
Agent, No. 15 Cotton Avenue, Macon, (; a
Agents wanted in every town and eounlvin Sontl
west Georgia. From §50 to 8500 per month mar'
* Pteed - du3 tt
COMMERCIAL ~
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF AUGUSTA, GA.
A PARTICIPATING COMPANY.
OAFXTAIi $300,000
J. W DAVIES. Prefideut-
W. T. WHELESS, Vies President.
J. V. H. ALLES, Secretary.
E. O. GRANNISS k SON, Agonts. Macon.
MACON CITY REFERENCES.
Hou. GEO 8. OBEAR,
WM. B- JOHNSTON, Eeq.
. . named Comp . /, and respectful>y piesehtiia
claims to the insuring community. We are pre
pared to injure property in it against Jos* by fire
and can guarantee stcuity to parties inuring in
this Company
Participating Policies issued, entitling holdeisto
three fourths of net profits We ar-k a rmr pUio
of business, and can issue policies t f ibe Commer
cial Insnrauco Company ou as equitab.e ttrmau
granted by other first clses compau p«
dec3 6t E. C. QRiNNltS <fc SON, Agents-
MUSIC.
A T SCHREINER’S Music Store,T3 Colton xro-
nue. are for sale 20.01)0 copies of tbe beet
music at 10 copies for 81. 300 fmo Vionns, 100 fine
Guitars, and a good many othoriusf rnmont», wh ch,
as wo have concluded to Rive op busiiiors, will be
sold for one-half of the old price. Also, all kimls
of novel., books, paper and writing material will
be sold at same rates. To this last tho attention of
school teachers is directed. nov2fi-tf
DISSOLUTION.
T HE firm of Holmes k Swift has been dissolve,!
by mutual consent The Livery, Sale and Ex
change business, will be con*iuutd by the umkr-
sigutd at the old stand on Pmoi street, opposite
the passenger depot, where ho will bo pleased to
meet his old friends and the public generally.
nov2‘J-6t 8. It. HOLMES.
NOTICE.
I TOOK up near Irwinton,*bn the 27th inst., a ne
gro riding a dark bay mare mine, tnppf sod to
be stolen propci ty. He s*ya that Ins name is An
thony Tnck and that he came from Fayette county,
is about five feet six inches h gh, tnirty-eight years
old, and has lost his upper front terth. lhe owner
can get tbo above property by identifying it ml
paying charges. JOHN T LINGO,
uoStf 3t McIntyre, Gx.
Valuable Property for Sale.
U NDER an order of tho Ordinary of Bibbconniy
I will sell tbe house and lot iu Vinevi le be
longing to the estate of Dr. E. C. Williamson, bt fore
the Court-house door in the city of Macon, betwten
the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday iu Jan
uary next. Tdims cash.
0 JAMES T.NISBET,
nov23 tds Adm’r with will annexed.
FOR RENT.
STORE, also a Bait of rooms suitable for a cot-
. ton buyer. Apply at THIS OFFICE,
aegfi tf
MRS. F. DESSAU
Has juet received a targe stock of
EUR3, HATS, GLOVES, VELVET CLOAKS,
READY MADE SUITS,
mjxjBZkG'^LiuMCBsrfrs.
Which, with the whole of hor winter stock, will
be Bold at the lowest poeeible prices. oct4-.3m
V. VANNUCKI,
DEALER IN
XiAG-EIXl BRR3R,
COTTON AVZSCX, 0VT. OCSCLOEE NO. 2,
' ITAS juvt restocked bis Saloon with all the popn-
XI lar brands ot Wiaes, Liquors and Cigars, and
would be pleased lo have bis old friends, and the
public generally, give him a call.
FRESH FISH AND OYSTERS
Received every morning.
no30 Im V. YANNUCKt, Proprietor
THE FAIREST THING YET!
BROWN & CO.'S.
0.46 .... SECOND STREET,
THAT'S THE PLACE!
’VE just been there and taken one bid at “The
. . Fairest Thing Yet.” This is none of yonr Mem
phis Real Estate Distributions, or South Carolina
Land and Immigration Associations, or Metropoli
tan Gift Enterprise concerns, but something teal.
These folks are our friends, neighbors and every
day associates. I know them. Their vouchers are
the very bf st men in the whole country. You go to
Brown and let him explain “The Fairest Thing
Yet” to you, and if you don’t leave a $ 10 note with
him I shall decide you don’t “know how it is your
self.” “Your head's level ” “You've got that down
right—if the court knows herself, and she thinks
eke does.” nov25 tu&sa3w
CHEMICAL MANURES.
A GRICULTURAL Lectures, delivered tt the
Expenmental Farm, at Vincennes, year of
1867, by George Vide. Translated by Miss E. L.
Howard. Price 50 cents.
For sale by J. W. BURKE,
nov21 tf Macon, Ga.
A VALUABLE FARM
IN HOUSTON COUNTY,
At Admin istrator’aS Sale.
WJILL be sold in Ferry. Houston county, on the
r V first Tuesday in December, next, at public
onterv. tbe valuable Farm of tbe late Dr. Edmnnd
J. McGehee, deceased, lying about seven miles
west of Ferry, ou tbe wators of Rig Indian and
Savage creeks—containing about eleven hundred
and thirty four acres well improved and in a good
state of cultivation; subject to too widow’s dower
which has been laid off and assigned.
Terms: One-third cash, and the batanee at one
and two years.
For fui» particulars, seo Houston Home Journal,
published at Penv. _ . .
nolCd&wt^ EDWARD L FELDER, Admr
FOR RENT—HOTEL.
r r'HE bouse formerly known as tl.e “Kiddo
J. House,” now “Hay* House,” in Cuthbert, Oa.
is for rent for year 1872.
Apply to * WM. D. KIDDOO, Trustee,
nov28-8t j Cuthoert, Ga.
BOARDERS WANTED. "
G OOD board *nd lodging can be had at tbe Hint
Houso, at reasonable ra tee.
nov24 eodlm* MRS. A. LAS3ETEK.
PUBLIC SALE.
W ILL be sold on tlio first Tuesday in Decem
ber, before tho Court-koine, at 11 o'clock, a.
m , tho place now occupied by Charley Lloyd, about
two and a half miles from tho city, tmbracinj;
about One Hundred and Twenty-five Acres, forty-
five of which is heavily timbered, tbe balance pro
ductive and under good state of cultivation. All
necessary bouses on the place.
Tbe sale will be cash, and will positively take
place, unless sold at private sale before that day.
nov28 5t JHONATH AN COLLINS & SON.
MACON STRBfcT RAILROAD.
C ABS on tho above Road will hereafter run reg-
a arly between Tatnali Square and tbe Pauseii
ger Depot, from o'clock a m., until 9 r. m ,
and on Saturday and dnnday night until lO o'c.ock.
A car will leave the above points every ten min
utes. J. V. GKESB,
nov28-lw .Superintendent.
A CARD.
I HAVE made arrangements with the largest anti
most jtlmblo costumers in New York to hire as
many costumes as required for the coming Mao
querade Ball. Ladies ai.d gentltmou wishing to
select, can do so from this date. Hire for cos
tumes from $15 to $20.
All orders ccnfidentic!.
MRS. F. DESSAU,
nov28-t81dec C8 Mulberry atrsot.
Valuable Property for Sale.
A STORE-HOUSE at Wiiburvillc, in Taylor
county, is offered for sale. It is new and w»s
built at t. cost of five to six thou.-aml dolLrs. It
will be sold for Fifteen Hundred Dollais c*aii
Apply to HISDETd dt JACKSON.
dec2l2t^Attorneys, M>can. Ga.
EOR SALE.
T HE subscriber offers for sale, lower than at
Northern rates, the folio wir g imported vegeta
ble garden seeds : Cabbege, of tho Baltimore Large
York. Winningstadt, Colwtrt, Roeette, Large Drum
Hoad, Flat Dutch, and Robinson's Champion, Tri-
folium, Incamatum. 45 varieties of Barov, H*d
Hardy and Btenuial Flower Seeds, Natural Grapes;
a choice collection of Hyacinths; a new and rirs
variety of Tulips, Croc&sses. Persian Rxcuncaln*.
Jonquils, LUlinm Aratum All newly imported from
Europe. [dec2 41 j GEORGE BEGGi%_
MILWAUKEE LAGER.
H AVING obtained the agency of tbe celebrated
MILWAUKEE LAGER BEER, I hereaitb
offer tho samo to my pations and the public in gen
eral. Come and try the best Boor in the Cn.tea
States.
no30 lm J. VALENTOO^
solicit TAX-l'AYJSUli Off BIBB COE-Vrl.
T HE time for paying State and county taxes i®
fast passing away. I take this method oi
calling your attention to the fact. .
I am notified by tho Ordinary that ho will 201
take any more city or Brunswick currency. Ibere-
fore, I can’t take anything but green-backs in
ment for State and county taxes.
F. M. HEATH, T. C.
nov28-d6<w For Bibb County^
TOBACCO! TOBACCO!
or A BOXES of Virginia Manufactured ToHcco
OO U all grades, including tho celebrated Lucy
Hinton and bwanona. The ratter brand took toe
premium at the last Georgia State Farr. Aa
bacco is only a small portion of our business *®
can sell at very short profits, which wo prom we 1
do. SEYMOUR, TINSLEY A CO.
nov26 tf
M v
FOR RENT.
Y ptantat-on in Houston county, twenty miles
from fit soon, containing 1.400 acres, 800 in a
Iigh state of cultivation. Seven mules, a six
bone wagon, a cart, oxen and a lot of cattle can
ad b« baa with tbe place.
For particulars apply to
COL. J. EUTHE3F0RD, Macon,
or MRS. H. E. LAMAR, VmeviUc,
porlMateodltr
Valuable Plantation for Sale-
W ILL be sold on the 15th day of December,next
if not sold privately before that time. *t tte
residence of tho subscriber, 660 acre# of l*nd, situ
ated three miles from Gordon, Central Rxilioto-
Location high and healthy, society good and nexf
a first class school; poetoflice sod milling Itcitfti*®
very convenient, well timbered and productive.
Will sell in a body or separate lots lo amt parebafc'
era. There ia a good frame dwelling, well of dd&
water, good orchard, soil particularly adapted to
fruit, place well filled with springs and
streams. For further particulars cad on the sub
scriber on the place. Terms made known on dAY
of eale. JOHN LEWIS,
novl6 d<tw30* Near Gordon, Wilkinson Uo»
FOR SALE.
A FARM of 450 acre(more or less) ef fcortiio
land, one hundred and fifty in a high state or
cultivation, tiio balance well timbered, within
miles of the city of Cuthbert. An excellent nR“
site upon tho land The Baitibridgo, Cuthbert Wtd
Columbus railroad pat st s through the tract. Ap
ply to JOHN B. BUCHANAN; cutfd>ert, or
office, ' *