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A MORAL LECTURE ADDRESSED TO H» nUOW4HBH», BY TUI MY. UIXIZU KNCCXUtDOWN. Fellow Sinneri :—Oar first pa rents, who, as 70a are aware, owned the whole earth all to one stick of timber, dickered off the hap- } tineas of unborn millions for a ew apples, and awtul soar at that. Nothing they ought to hare de sired was wanting, but they couldn’t lire without a dicker, and so when Satan, disguised as a Yan kee peddler, came along with his infernal apple-cart, they were green enough to patronize him.— It wasn’t the fair thing on either side; for if it was mean in Satan to try to'circumvent the young peo ple, it was equally dishonorable in them to swap away your happiness and mine for their own sensual gratification. That was the first tell, and ever since bargain and sale have been the order of the day. From that time to this, matters hare been getting worse and worse, until at last there’s nothing that some folks won’t sell, if they have the oppor tunity, from their souls and con sciences and their country’s inter ests, down to a blank in a burst up lottery. Fellow-transgressors, I’m going to bring this home to your busi ness and bosoms. You musn’t think to excuse your sins by fath ering them on the early settlers in Paradise. It may be said in their favor that they did not know what sin was, and were curious to find out. But you are too intimately acquainted with every kind of dev* ilment to have any curiosity on the subject. Again; after Adam and Eve had lost their preemption rights in Eden, and had squatted in the wilderness, they repented and tri ed to set a good example to their family. Can you say as much? Guess not, as a general thing.— And yet an unknown number of ministers are continually employed —regardless of expense—in at tempting, but I regret to say with out success, to preach the devil out of you. Cast your eyes about you and observe what your fellow-sinners are driving ac. Look towards Washington and you’ll see mem bers of the assembled wisdom lay ing their headß in the lap of Deli lah, and selling their influence for the same kind of favors that Sam son received for his hair. Squint down Wall street, through a re flecting telescope, from the spire of Trinity Church, and if you happen to see a perfectly honest man there Eass the word to Barnum, and e’ll engage the prodigy at once. Look at the daily papers and no tice what a devil's hash of swind ling, theiving, seduction, murder, perjuryj and other ungodly ingre dients are served up at breakfast every morning. Find out the saints that own rum-holes, temples dedi cated to debauchery, and let a list of them be read in the churches, and if it doesn’t make the rich members squirm on their damask cushions, brass is entirely too soft a metal to be compared to some professing Christians. I don’t know that it’s of much use to appealjto the hearts of old wolves in sheep’s clothing, that try to hide their true nature under the false peltry. Habit is second na ture; ana I guess it would be abont as easy tn whistle a wood chuck out of his hole with a psalm tune, as to mako a pious man out of a knotty-headed old hypocrite; but I would say to young sinners ■who have forsaken innocent and wholesome exercise—say billiards, for example-for keno, faro, poker, and other diabolical’ pastimes, that they are going express to that hot region where the temperature nev er moderates, and that they will find it greatly to their advantage to break up immediately and take the upward train. Finally, I would remark that the saying, “RichesJ have wings,” is perfectly true, and that they are very apf to fly away with their owners to the Devil’s nest. . K. K. DOL A man in Buffalo, who has a wife only half his age, and has become tired of her, proposes to raffle her off on the 23a March.— Tickets, 25 cents. He recom mends her os a good housekeeper, who is willing to stay with any one who may draw her. The offer is said to be bona fide. An exchange says the present insatiable appetite for latest news” makes man appear to be a tele gramivorous animal. JProUtt Etraordinary. The. Nashville Banner says: Jit was the telegraph, we believe, which the other day brought to light an old letter of Grant written to somebody in Mexico, and proposing to go out there on a jishing excursion after the present Presidential campaign. Not to be behind the telegraph, we have also just resurrected a “pri vate and strictly confidential” epistle from Molasses to hie father. It is dated “Old Cov«-in-town, Ky,” and reads: Dear Papa— Dry up! your d—n twaddle in the Ledger (pardon the unfilial irrev erence) is making me Ihe laughing stock of the civuized world. Do you Buppose, you cussed old Ja* key, that anybody cares how I used to mount mules, haul logs, ride bareback and play marbles ? Why do you let your mouth go off ■o fast? Can’t you see I’m keep ing mine shut to keep from catch ing a Democratic neuralgia, and a severe Coperheadache : What does the Ledger pay you for pity’s sake ? I’ll cover the pile with a whole year’s salary to keep out the history of my life. lam wil ling to die a natural death,but your life of me I fear will be the politi cal death of me. But if you will write another letter about me say yon ain’t my father. Say you are a d—d old bastard, or anything to turn the conversation. If l was an Icelander your affectionate bi« ographical sketches would make me perspire all the blood out of my system and smoke forty Cuba sixes a minute. Your affectionate son—“ Molasses.” There is a story current in Lon don that Lord Lytton one day asked Earl Derby, who had just resigned the premiership on ac count of the gout, whether he would rather be the premier peer of England, with a rent roll of SBOO,OOO a year, but sixty years of age, or an officer of the guards, aged twenty two, just upon town, with only a $5 note is his pocket; and Lord Derby ia said to have replied that he would exchange with the young officer that moment if he could. W.«*. LAWTON J. M. LAWTON, B. r. LAWTON. Lawton & Lawton, MIT HI HIM —AND— COMMISSION MERCHANTS JYo. 77 Fourth St., MACON ..GEORGIA. Guano, Guano, Patapsco tiuaio, Ammonia ted So luble Phosphate, Manufactured under the eped.tr enpervlsten of the CELEBRATED CHEMIST, LEIBIO, name is a tower of strength ”» in all that relates to practical chemistry. tQ. For Cotton or Corn, this Guano has no superior. For full details and certificates of those who have used this Guano, see pamphlets, which can he had on applica tion to LAWTON & LAWTON, Macon, Georgia. P. S.—We will sell for accepted draft payable on the 15th October to the Ist November. Price SBO per ton. 1A L march 3,1868-lm House Painting, Glazing, &c --¥ CAN do your painting cheaply and durably. I can imitate all Kinds of wood -, can mak? your old furniture look ALMOST NEW. New or old glaz ing done just right and quickly. Can hang paper in the neatest manner.— BK*k_Scrved nine year's tame to the trade of brick-laying and plastering.g®! I can and will serve you in all these lines. I am not confined to Griffin, but will take jobs in the country, towns or cities of the State. tffiuThe best of recom mendations can he given, if required. J. J. FARLEY, Griffin, Ga. jan. 14, 1868-3 m . Clark, Jones & Cos., Cotton Factors —AND— Gen’l Commission MERCH-AJSTTS, NO. 1 STODDARD’S Lower Range, BAY STREET, SAVANNAH GEORGIA. Liberal advance* made on consign mentis Cot on shipped to any point directed, au29-3m Geo, R, Cofiioth & Cos,, commuhov km wholesale dealers w Tobacco, Snuffs, AND O I O A RS. no BalUmotv St., M Door West es Howard, BAI,TIMXSRB, Sep. 28, 1867. 3» WY ANDBILLS and Posters of all de scriptions, printed in quiek time at this Office MISCELLANEOUS. OARRIiGES AND BUGGIES Woodruff's W. W. Woodruff WS receiving on consignment from his *old manufacturer* a fine assortment of Ho o lx. et w ay a, Bugg; i e s , —AND— PLANTATION WAGONS, all of which are the VERY BEST made in America. Made by the same hand* that have manufactured his work for 15 years. Ofcjrlf you want a GOOD BUG GY, here is the place to buy it, at be will sell at New York price, with freight added. Griffin, dee. 7,1867-3 m Brown House, OPPOSITE "PASSENGER DEPOT,” •MLA. OOIST, GkA.. ITTED AND REFURNISHED, FROM BASEMENT TO ATTIC. COMFORT,CONVENIENCE & LUXUHY COMBINED. My faithful Porters WILLIAM, MOTT and DARRAII HILL, will be in at tendance, and transfer baggage free on the arrival of every train. E, 33. BIR.O'WTST, May 17, 1866.6 m Proprietor. * R BABSKKN,. .a W YORK,. . R T JOURDAN SASSEEN’S UNITED SMS HOTEL, SasMn, York A Jourd&u, Pro’s. Bgi-Within one hundred yards of tbe « General Passenger Depot.,@f %*Cor ner Alabama and Pryor Streets, Atlan ta, Georgia. J. W. F. Bryson, ) rl . R. T. JoURDAN, f Uerkß ' dee. 24, 1807. Wlfite Man’s Barber Shop HAS now the very best Barbers, and are prepared to accommodate the pubKo on the shortest notioo and in the neatest manner, march 5, 1868. Cherry & Bro., Oldest Grocery AISTiD PROVISION HOUSE IN Griffin, Wholesale and Retail deal ers in Family and Farmers’ Supplies, Fruit and Country Produce, west aide of Hill Street, at old stand. Stay-Goods of best quality «t cheap prices. J&f BSuFreßh supplies of ohoice TOBAC CO and CIGARS received weekly. feb. 6, 1868-ly Cheap Cash Store ——r— * Jas. B. Hunnicutt, Senoia, G-a., DEALER IN Family Groceries COMMISSION MERCHANT. ALSO AGENT FOE Hitrogenized Superphosphate %W The belt Fertlllxor for thl* Motion CALL AT THE boob: house. SBNOXA. Coweta county, O A, march ft, l&68-3m Commercial hotel, Cor. Cedar fit (Jhcrry Streets NASHVILLE TENNESSEE. J. G. FULGHUM, Proprietor. W HIM IM RON HALOARD, I ~ JO. C. LaI’RADG, J c,,r “ Perry House, COLUMBUS GEORGIA. Acton Young A Co M Pro’rs. jan. 16, 1868-6 m • ATLANTA CARDS. J. E. Gullatt. Iron and Brass FOUNDRY —AMD— MACHINE SHOP ATLANTA, GEORGIA, O EPAIRS Saw Mills. Grist Mills and A*- Cotton Gina. lA-Boilerars made and repaired.Smoko stacks and all other Sheet-Iron .and Blacksmith Work executed. Will fill all order*'for Guage, Stoftm —AND— Water OoolK.au Alio Buuh’tura ■ n per for *rti«lt of JtMti-Frictlon Metals. 00-Shop opposite the Georgia Rail Road Shop.“tM fob. 18, 1808-3 m Repository. Paul Jones, Jr., WHOLESALE DEALER IN FOREIGN ■ABd-JD Domestic Liquors, NO. 5, Peachtree Street, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Great luducements OFFERED THH TRAD El. January 25, 18G8-3m Meador it Bro’s, TOBACCO (Commission JVo. 9 GRJUYMTE Block, Broad Street, ATLANTA GEORGIA. REFER TO Atlanta National Bank, Atlanta, Ga ; Col. E. P. Jones, Greensboro’, N. 0 ; William D. Miller, Lynchburg, Va; J. R. Cardwell, Madison, N. C; Blair, Smith A Cos., Augusta, Ga ; J. P. Wil liamson, R. Ragland A Cos., Petersburg, Va ; Matthews A Wright, Liberty, Va. jan. 14, 18S8- 3m ROBZRT F. MADDOX. . .JOHN O. REYNOLDS. ROr.RRT BAUGH. MADDOX, REYNOLDS & CO., WLOLESALE GROCERS —AND— COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Cor. Whitehall and Alabama Sts., ATLANTA GEORGIA. fob. 18, IBGS-lra W. H. SMITH J. L. RICHMOND. Smith & Richmond WHOLESALE TOBAGGONIITI ■A. IST ID QENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, ALABAMA STREET, ATLANTA GEORGIA. attention given to all orders for Goods. BQL-Consignments so* licited and sales effected judiciously, feb. 13. 1868-2 m J. T. Clark, Practical Watch Maker A FINE Munrtment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, •nd JKWELKY A 100, lam prepared to re pair Wotohn of ovrlj description ; Watches that neve bean injured by Inexperienced workman, or otherwise out of order. Wotchea jeweled, essod end repaired, os well ss eon bo done in the SUM. All Work. Warranted t I dofy nay one to s toetee to my ability, WCell at tb» Post Ofltoe Building, Hill Street, GrtOn, te DOT. IK, IMdrftm MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS, VS . Ho C. MICKELBERRY, With GEO. B. BEECHER & CO., GROCEBB Commission Merchants, HAVE IN STORE, AND CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, A CHOICE LOT OF FAMILY AND FANCY 6ROCERIES, FOR SALE AT PIUCES ADAPTED TO THE NECESSITIES of the TUIftES f vpHEIR STOCK CONSISTS IN PART OF fisgulra, Jkva and Rfo COF-- FEE; A, B and C Sugars ; Porto Rico and MuscoVadn SUGABS ;■ Betbivo' and other Sugarhouse SYRUPS; Cuba and Muscovado MOLA'SSIiS.;' SALT, BACON. LARD; Nos. 1. 2and 3 MACKEREL—in wholes, halves. qoai3- fora and kiu; Young America, English Dairy and New York State CHEESE.- A Large and Cheap Lot of Crockery l HARDWARE. Ames’ long and D handle SHOVELS ; Ames’ SPADES ; Collins’ AXES ; OV ENS, POTS, SPIDERS. SKILLETS and extra OVEN LIDS ; NAILS, TRACE CHAINS, SMOOTHF, IRONS. NEEDLES, PINS, 4c . Ac. A superior assort ment of TABLE and POCKET CUTLERY, Sue RAZORS, PISTOLS, PERCUS SION CAPS, Pistol CARTRIDGES, Ac. OOOKIN C3r STOVES Expressly gotten up and well Rioted for Southern use. at extremely lorn price*. They are also Agent* for the saIWPAGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, ■‘Still well’* Patent CHURNS, Uall’a Univorsal WASUING MACHINE and Clothes WRINGER. : Wooden Ware of Every Description t OO UNTRY - PR.ODUOB J They will also purchase for CASH, at the hiqkett market rate*, WHEAT. CORN RYE. BARLEY, OATS, PEAS, Dried Peaches, and all kindi <>f.COUN\ TRY PRODUCE. October 17.1867 45m ~ LOOK HERE! A Ll> perx.ns who are indebted to u*, are requested to call and ret tie IMMK " VIATELY. aa we are determined to settle up our old bumneta, and from this time forward will conduct mir business exclusively on the cash: systbm i WE HAVE X3ST STORE AISTID ZFOR SALE BAGGING, ROP, FISH, SUGAR, COFFEE, MOLASSES, SYRUP, OIIEESE, BACON, LARD, * TOBACCO, RICE, and all articles usually kept in a Grocery Store. AI.FO, A LARGE LOT OF Crockery and Glass Ware, Bats, Boots «to Shoes, Domostles, «bo. A LARGE LOT OF Liquors in our C ellar, Which are guaranteed PURE, such a* PEAOH, COGNAC. DARK and PALE BRANDIES ; WHISKIES of all kinds ; GIN COCKTAIL, WHISKEY COCK TAIL, MINT JULIPS, already prepared ; IDomestio ‘VVines, <3co. &o- <Sa>o., And as to prices and quality, we defy competiti.n. G. A. & H. G. CUNNINGHAM. januery 2, 1868. PATRICK & CO“ “ BOOT AND SHOE EMPORIUM 1 BANKS’ BUILDING, 3DAST SIDXI SIIjIi STREET, WE SHALL from now on, keep on band an extensive and well aeleetedl stock of Goods. WE MANUFACTURE on a large scale the Very Best of Work, Having the finest workmen in the country. WARRANT ALL OUR WORK.^f We buy the beat material, and challenge any man to return any of our Work that GIVES WAY BEFORE IT WEARS OUT. and sec us, and yon will be satisfied. - PATRICK & CO. january 25, 18G8-3m FLEMISTER & BROOKS, . • DEALERS 11ST Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,, CROCKERY, HARDWARE, —AND— FAMILY GROCERIES, Solomon Street, Griffin, Georgia^ KEEP constantly on hand a full supply of everything in the above line ; end! are very careful to make the very best selections in the various wholesale' markets. In addition to this, we pledge ourselves to sell at the Very lowest margin of Profits! BBT We are compelled to sell for CASH, and CASH ONLY, because we have to PAY CASH for all we buy. We respectfully invite all to call end examine our stock on hand, and judge of the superiority of every article offered. mareh 14, 1868. Chicago Ale Depot m. Condition Powders brated Ohioago Ale, —rem ind is prepared to supply dealers in any SKlhw wSfiasaStS: Horses and Cattle H Hotel; Atlanta, Georgia. A * tbe ?*P***» march 14, 1868. march 14, 1868-1*