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Telegraph & Messenger 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&ltw 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, ' *