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Q)iiitmnn jj^eyortcr. W. 15. BEN NET, H. M. McINTOSH, ■ • Kililors. THURSDAY, APHID 1(5 1871. Tobacco Ta\ on Farmers. We state for the information of our reailers Hint wo have seen a commu nication from the Treasury Depart ment of the United States, sent to Col. E. C. Wade, of Quitman, in which it was held that planters who kept small quantities of tobacco to sell to the hands on their places, as a matter of convenience, are "liable to pay a special tax ns dealers in tobac co.” Thomasville vs. Quitman. The Thomasville Times takes us to task for % saving that Quitman was ahead of-that town, because she had sent two merchants to New York this season, whilst Thomasville had sent none. Our cotemporary claims that, ns a matter of course, “Thomasville is ahead,” because the merchants of that place saved the expense of a trip North by staying at home and order ing their goods. Yes, brother Trip lett, we see it all very clearly now — your merchants all followed the long set example of Moultrie, in our ad joining county of Colquitt, which hamlet never did send a merchant to New York to buy goods, and, accord ing to your own theory, Thomasville and Moultrie, in point of commerce, are an equal tie. The Entebpuise and the Times of Thomasville.— We see that our two esteemed cotomporaries of Thomas ville arc gettiiig up a little spat be tween themselves. Tut! tut! gen-’ tlemen, this will never do. No family quarrels for us. If you are belliger-1 ent and spoiling for a fight you had J better pitch into us and keep peace at j home—foreign wars always produce peace at home. Now, gentlemen, as you are always jealous of the reputa- county, and ready to jßbuKvSJi any one who thinks ■l* in nnywvs] .cet b\ MHty, \m make this hold i ‘ijve have a man in flfn la-at any farmer in iling Hull grass. There, ' and Timm, just B 1" tween yoursclvi s. Hkult grass proposi- if: iT the four conviTW! tl. ■ imir.lcr <>f Bkvis ni.ii.ty, will tiikr t" iiu'mv. jpTyrv w i.-iiy < >: ■l. r ; /of tlir !:i'A shall ilu- j ill ya.r.l, 1 "i .v. 1 to enter 11 1 .■ JHBSSBrexcepu representatives of - tlie press, the clergy and authorized physicians. A strong guard will sur- j round the premises, and we learn that all liquor houses within the corporate j limits of the town will be closed on that day, and that a high palisade will be erected, which will completely hide the ghastly scene of excitement from outside view. The Reporter will be represented, and anything worthy of note which may transpire on this occasion will be reported in our roii Hon. R. M. T. Hunter. —The Leg islature of Virginia lias elected this distinguished statesman Treasurer of that State, to fill the vacancy of Col. Mayo, who has been pronounced in sane. The Richmond papers are considerably “helped up” by this choice of the Legislature, although they contend that it is “no great hon or to Mr. Hunter to bo Treasurer of Virginia.” Strange Things Will Happen. In an exchange we find the follow ing extract from a letter written from Staunton, Virginia, which tells of how a young man who had totally and un accountably lost the power of speech, as mysteriously recover ed hisxlfra&Krvoice. It says: On Sunday, 29i.H, ult., and while the family were* in the sitting room, he went out to wash in the porch. On returning, he Raid “good morning,” and clapped his hand to his throat, his countenance indicating great ex exitement and alarm. He was near fainting, but catching by the door, was supported to a chair, by his broth er, where after sitting for a few min utes, he got up and walked out. Since that time he has been able to talk, and has been in good health, indeed, during the whole of his affliction, ex cept for a short time, his health was very good. He reports that at the time his voice returned he had a sen sation as if something was being pull ed out of liis throat and a board struck against both sides of his head. —Valdosta is going to have a cot ton warehouse, and Dr. Stegall, of Thomasville, promises upon its com pletion to establish, in connection with it, a bank of twenty-five or thirty thousand dollars capital. WELL DONE CONNECTICUT. THE THIS OF THE TIDE We publish below from the New York H.rpresx its views on the recent great Democratic victory in Connecti cut. We hope the Legislature of that State will return to the United States Senate that true and tried Democrat, Gov. English. No man ever deserved more from his party, for he has fought Radicalism boldly and uncom promisingly ever since the war: Connecticut, with its usual shrewd ness, has placed itself thus early on the record as entitled to share the honors of the victorious party of the future. A long, sad ebb lias befallen the party of our ancestors, w hile their enemies have, by all sorts of circum stances, risen to power and kept there by the force of possession, and all the tricks and powers of patronage. However, recent events have been piled on so recklessly and rapidly, and with such cynic contempt for public opinion, that public opinion lias turned, and intends now to show that it is the power that makes and unmakes, after all. Arrogance, wrap ped in a fool’s paradise, has apparent ly forgotten this. Saubornism, Shep herdism, Brother-in-lawism, threaten ing to cane Sumner because Sumner objected to stealing San Domingo, back pay embezzling, and many other things too numerous to mention and too offensive to allude to without an apology, have nauseated the nation. The “leaders” of the Republican par ty are vomited back to the obscure slough they sprang from by their own supporters. Connecticut has a sweep ing victory, a clear majority for Gov ernor Ingersoll of 2,051 votes. All the Congressional districts save one are Democratic. The Senate has a majority of 11. The House lias near ly 50 majority. A Democratic United States Senator will succeed Bucking ham. The victory is complete, and very encouraging. This old, stead fast New England State has belled the cat. It remains for the rest to follow the bright example and hurl from the pinnacle they have disgraced the men who are becoming by-words even among their own disreputable associates. The split in the camp of the plunderers is a daily spectacle, from the little bugs in little Brooklyn offices to the big bugs at State capi tals and at Washington. The “div vys” divide them. That “there is; honor among thieves” is a proverb,; but a fallacious one. The police can j say how true it is. Any thief will be tray another for a consideration. The Centennial is drawing close at hand. It would seem too Mepliistophelian j for the blindest to swallow, to crown j for a third term the person who sits in the seat of Washington, to com memorate the acquisition of Inde ■ 177(5 by the declaration i / k despotism in IKTItJ/' from the pro- j ceedings of the Medical Association of j Georgia, at their annual meeting re- J ceutly held in Thomasville, is worthy I of space in every paper in the piuey woods region: The greater portion of the morning was devoted to the consideration of a voluntary contribution presented and read by Dr. T. S. Hopkins, on the subject of tuberculosis, or consump tion, as affected by climate influences. This is a subject of most vital impor- [ tance to thousands throughout the | country, and one in which this section j is particularly interested. The paper presented was ably prepared, the Doc- j tor proving by his own observation i and practice of thirty years, as well as J by the written testimony of many oth er physicians throughout the pine woods section of the State, that this is tlie Wt. adapted for those unfortu- I nates afflicted l>y tins 11 ]n.disease. Some very abie and conclusive r. 1 marks in support of the theory ad vanced were made by Drs. H. V. M. Miller, of Atlanta; Thomas, of Savan nah; Ford, of Augusta, and Twitty, of Mitchell, all of which were loudly ap plauded. Rev. Dr. McKee, of the Presbyterian Church, who moved from Indiana to Thomasville some six months or more, was, upon motion, invited to give his views upon the subject, which he did in a brief ad dress, giving it his most earnest sup port, as he was a living illustration of the beneficial effects of this region upon this particular disease. Dr. White, of Millodgeville presented a resolution in substance that if the climate failed to cure them, they would be hospitably entertained as long as they lived! Tho resolution having been amended by Dr. Miller, | that tlie association fully indorsed the views set forth by Dr. Hopkins, was passed unanimously. mmnmmrnmmpmmmmrimm”- w rnn i Rescue Threatened. —We sec from I | the Thomasville Enterprise, received j this morning, that threats are made | by the dense colored population just [over the Florida line, to rescue the Hall murderers, sentenced to be j hung to-morrow. These threats j have assumed so serious a character, that the Governor of the State has been notified of the status of affairs, and for the purpose of deterring the threatened violation, he has author ized the arming and placed at the | command of the proper authorities I the two military companies recently organized in Thomas county. These companies are encamped in Thomas ville, and if the negroes do attempt to carry out their foolish and lawless threat, they will doubtless be taught | a lesson which may do them good : hereafter. GEORGIA NEWS. —Savannah had a lire on Whitaker street last Sunday night. —The first number of the Darien Timlier Gazette will be issued on Sat urday next. —Merriweather county has a pea cock which is alleged to be twenty five years of age. The rabbits in Upson county are said to have taken up the habit of eating chickens. -The operatives in the Columbus factories were paid, collectively, $12,- 000 last Saturday. —A large eagle was caught in a trap by Miss Susan Callaway, in Dip son county a few days ago. —One hundred dollars initiation fee is exacted by the Young Men’s Library Association of Griffin. —A man in Covington attended church on Sunday night of last week for the first time in forty-seven years. —Wo learn from the Covington Enterprise that the poach crop in that section was slightly injured bj’ the re cent frost. —The goods belonging to young Cole, who was recently murdered at Blackshear, will be sold at auction on Tuesday, the 21st inst. —A New York Herald correspond ent is in Thomasville for the purpose of reporting the hanging of the four negro murderers at that place, next Friday. -—The venerable Dr. Loviek Pierce celebrated his nintieth birthday on the 24th of March, with a family dinner at “Sunshine,” Ga., the home of his son, the Bishop. —The Houston Home Journal says Mr. Juo. H. King of that county has a liorso that has contracted the habit of eating chickens. He eagerly de vours every one he can get. Beasts, as well as men, seem to be changing. —Columbus and surrounding coun try has just been visited by one of the most terrific and destructive rain storms ever witnessed. Several deaths are reported and the damage done to he crops and railroads is without preedent. —The Bainbridge Democrat says that it was the decided and unani mous opinion of the members of the Georgia Medical Association, who were recently in that town, that no local cause existed for the yellow fe ver which visited that vicinib last '"A- v. in the last issue jpp< unty Xeir.t says that yFrfiww Sloan, who was recently seat ed by the Radical majority of the House of Representatives, as a mem ber from the Savannah district, de serted from the Confederate army while serving in Florida, and went North where he entered college. —The Griffin News tells of a sensi- j ble darkey who was in that town the | other day. This is the way ho talked: ' “It ain’t no use talkin’ bout dis coun- j try being prosperous until you raise j your own hog and hominy. My ole boss use to du dis, and he had niggers j well clothed, fat hogs and horses, and he always bought two or three niggers every year. Juanner and cotton hab ruined dis country, and when you see plenty of hog and hominy white folks j and niggers will all do well.” —This is the way tho La Grange 1 Reporter lays it on to Ren Hill: If Mr. Hill will pack up his goods [ and move back to the old Fourth District, we’ll send him to Congress without any hesitation, would coums so near getting a Unanimous I vote, that the opposition would not: :be worth counting. His old home ! j district still appreciates him, and 1 | would rather send him to Congress than any man living. Move back, Mr. Hill; we’ll put you through. —The Jesup Georgian says that a cold-blooded murder was perpetrated jat Glenmore, No. 10, Atlantic and : Gulf Railroad, on Wednesday last, j It appears that a man by the name of i Carter has been living with his broth | er-in-law, James Corbett, near the above station for two or three years, I J j and assisted the latter about his place. About two months ago Cor | bett went to Florida, leaving Carter iin charge of his cattle and place, and ! settled with his family in that State. I A few days ago Corbett returned for his cattle, and through the kindness of his neighbors succeeded in getting his stock together, and was preparing to drive them to his new home when Carter appeared upon the spot. He had a ritle in his hands, and without giving any notice of his intentions, took deliberate aim at Corbett and shot him from his horse. Ho then began to reload his ritle, but was pre vented by parties near him, who made him give up the gun and surrender to them. The ball struck Corbett in the side and ranged upwards, lodging near the shoulder blade. The wound was mortal, and he died soon after the occurrence. An inquest was held over the body and Carter was commit ted for trial. Passengers on Thurs day’s freight reported that he was chained to a tree when they passed the station, but that he would be ta ken to jail to await his trial. Carter has always been considered half-wit ted, and his brother-in-law had sup ported him ever since his marriage. County Courts. The Warrenton Clipper continues its strong presentation of facts to show that these institutions are very desirable and profitable. The last grand jury of Greene county estima ted the saving in their county at from nine to twelve thousand dollars, although their county court was but five months old. One hundred civil and forty criminal cases had been dis posed of and the actual receipts of the court from fines, etc., exceeded all its expenditures. Judge Reed, of Putnam county, says that the criminal business for a year Ims absolutely cost nothing. Before the court was established the average cost of the criminal eases was $74. The Bibb county court was organ ized last June, and it has collected $2,200 in fines. The jail expenses have been reduced one-half. The county taxes of Hancock county have been cut down 25 per cent, by tho operation of a county court. Floyd county has saved, in the same way, $2,040 in jury fees and about S2OO a month in jail fees—saying nothing about the saving of people’s time, by the rapidity and eer tainty of trials. The Clark county court has been in operation about a year, and has paid into tho county treasury SOO7 ; saved the county SI,BOO in jury and jail fees, and pleased litigants and tlie people generally. Ungrateful. —“ Junior” writes the Savannah Ad vert iser-Ttep übliean from Jasper, Florida, as follows: “Two nights ago a little boy with out shoes or jacket, twelve years old, got oil'or was put off tho train at this place. He was subsequently taken by Sir. T. N. Bell, who carried him home. The next day Mr. B.’s wife having gone out, after dinner, the un grateful scamp stole all the money he could find, and fired every house on the place. The money was recovered, but Mr. Bell saved nothing else, the buildings being destroyed. The boy is now in jail at Jasper.” Kind Words. The Associated Reformed Presbyterian says For years Ferry Davis’ Pain-Killer has been known ns n most useful family medicine. For pains and aches we konw nothing so good as the Pain-Killer. For many internal diseases it i equally good. We speak from experience, and testify to what we know. No family ought to be with out a bottle of Davis’ Pain-Killer. Messrs. Perry Davis, it Son, Prov P. I., — Gents Althugh a strager to you I am to your invaluable medicine. I formed its acquaint!) !< . in lam on iree-t intimate U 1 ■ ostill: my experi t nce in its my belief that there is o q Ujl i to Pain-Killer for the mer Complants, Sore Throat, Group, Dr. ises and Cuts. I have used it in all and found a speedy cure in every case. Yours Truly, T. J. GARDINER, M. D. Judging by our own experience whoever once makes a trial of Perry Davis’ Pain- Killer. will not fail to recommend it widely as an unequalled and valuable in ternal remedy for colds and various other complaints. —Every Month. The efficacy of Perry Davis’ world-renown ed Pain Killer in all diseases of the bowels, even in that terrible scourge, the Asiatic, cholera, has been amply attested by the most convincing authority. Missionaries in China and India have written home in com mondation of this remedy in terms that should carry conviction to the most skepti cal, while its populaity in commuuites near er home is ample proof that the virtues claimed for it are real and tangible. Among family medicines it stands unrivaled.- Boston Courier, The Saturday Eventj Gazett of Boston, says. It is impossible to find a place on this broad land where Perry Davis’ Pain-Killr is not known as a most valuable remedy for physical paiu. In the country, miles from physician or apothecary, panacea, and it never deceives. “Perry Days’ Pain-Kilt.n is really a val uable medicament, and, unlike most of the articles of the day, is used by many physi cians. It is particularly desirable in loca tions where physicians are not near; and by keeping it at hand, familes will often save the necessity of sending out at midnight for a doctor. A bottle should be kept in every house. ” —Boston Traveller. “We have tested the Pain-Killer, and as sure our readers that it not only possesses all tbe virtues claimed for it, but in many in stances surpasKcs any other remedy we have ever known, ” — Herald of Gospel Liberty. GL H. MILLER, Agt., DEALER IN Mahogany, Walnut and Pine FURNITURE, French and Cottage Chamber Sets and Lucking Glasses. MATTRESSES MADE TO ORDER. 109 and 171 ItROUOHTOX STREET, Next to H. k J. Weed, SAVANNAH, G-.A.. A. HELLER, Salesman. [B-3m Planing Mill. THOMASVILLE , - - OA. Cash Prices: Planing, Tonguing and Grooving, per M $7.50 l Surfacing, per M 3.00 j Laths, in any desired quantity, per M. 4.00 j Mouldings, of the most handsome designs, | on hand and made to order. I Agent for sale of Sash, Blinds, Doors, I Brackets,, and everything needed to finish the most fasnionable dwelling, L. F. THOMPSON. Ew’d I. Kennedy, Merchant Tailor, No. 126 Broughton Street, Near Bull, SAVANNAH, - - - OA. G1 ENTLEMEN VISITING THE CITY K are requested to call and examine the large assortment of goods now in store. Orders from the country solicited, to which special attention will be given. QUITMAN ADVERTISEMENTS NEW GOODS FOR Spring ami Slimmer TRADE. A LARGE STOCK OF CALICOES, Fancy Ducsh Gfoocls, London ami Paris FaHhione, White Groodw, Lacea, Kibbonn, Soarfs, Collars, Also New Styles Trimmed and Untrimmod Ladies’ Hals, tho usual stock of DOMESTICS, Boots and Shoes, I-IATS, CLOTHING, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF Drugs & Medicines, All for sale for Cosh or Exchange for Coun try produce at a very small advance on New York cost. Call before you purchase, and see what an amount of beautiful and good goods can be had of us for a very small amount of cash. BRIGGS, JELKS & CO. Quitman, On., April 1, 1874. tf . NEW SPUING GOODS JUST EEC El YET)! AT W.S. Humphreys’ CASH STORE. QUITMAN, GA. I N BUILDING FORMERLY OCCUPIED i 1 B\ F. R. HARDEN. Esq., next door to J. B. Finch, Esq. A full and comp!A' as sortment of , VjTLY goods, iN" otions, Hoots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Family Groceries, And a general variety of good, which lam offering at the very lowest figures, for cash. Thankful for the liberal patronage here tofore received, I respectfully solicit a con tinuance of the same. Those indebted to me on last year’s accounts are earnestly requested to come for ward and settle. W. S. HUMPHREYS. February 17, 1874. l-3m "J. M. WItTG CA IJ T jX E r r-7)I .V 1C 3:7 lU, UNDERTAKER, AND GENERAL DEALER IN DDITTSriTUIUE QUITMAN, GA., T TTOT’I.D NOTIFY THE PUBLIC that ▼ ▼ he has now on hand the largest as sortment of furniture ever brought to this market, which he is offering at greatly re duced prices. He keeps constantly on hand every style of Aletalic 35ui*ial Cases, Ca.sleet* and Wood Cases, Ranging from $5.00 to $250,00. A Hearse always in attendance at funerals. [l-ly] J. M. WITT. The Mclntosh House, Quitman, ga. J. It. Edmondson, Proji'r. No \ aims will be spared by the present proprietor, to retain the well earned reputa tion and patronage of this popular house of entertainment. The tables will be supplied with the very best the market can furnish; the chambers will be kept neat and comfortable; and atten tive waiters will be in attendance upon guests. The patronage of the public is respectful ly solicited. pis- Charges Reasonable. 1-tf B. W. LEYEEETTE A SON, QUITMAN, GEORGIA, a TILL REMAIN AT THEIR OLD Vj STAND on Depot street, where they manufacture Wagons, and Buggies as cheap as they can be bought at the North. They are also prepared to do all kinds of Repairing, Painting and PLANTATION WORK with neatness and dispatch. All work warranted, and satisfaction guar ranteed. February 16, 1874. ly In Bankruptcy. SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, ► 5 at Valdosta, the 13th day of February, 1874. The undersigned hereby gives notice of bis appointment as Assignee of William Jones, of Brooks County, State of Georgia, within said District, who has been adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition, by the Dis trict Court of said District. S. W. BROOKS, Assignee of Wm. Jones. SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, at Valdosta, the 13th day of February, 1874. The undersigned hereby gives notice of bis appointment as Assignee of Wilson J. King, of Brooks County, State of Georgia, within said District, wiio has been adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition, by the Dis trict Court of said District. S. W. BROOKS, Assignee for Wilson J. King. 5-4 t THIS QUITMAN REPORTER! O - A NEW, FAMILY PAPER, Succeeding Hie Late **Quitman Haiuier,” and published every Thursday, at Quitman, 13 rooks County, GTeorgia. NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE! ONLY TWO DOLLARS A YEAR. NVK AVA7NT 1000 MEW SUBSCRIBERS Within the Next Thirty Days! We ai*e determined tomake Hie .1 $ IH3I *O3! SnUiCn 2 one ol*t lie Best weekly” papers isi the State, ami shall eiideavor to conduct it in such a ißß.miii.ei* tlEut: it may be a wdeoiae vis itor to every in I h'ook© and adjoiuhig couh- ties. ITS COLUMNS WILL CONTAIN Literary Beading, Foreign News, Domestic News, Local News, The Markets, &c. As tin Advertising Medium the REPORTER will stand second to no country paper in the State, as i t maintains at its outset the en tire circulation of the late “Quit man Banner.” W. B. BEN NET and H. M. McINTOSH, - • Editors. WHITE & McINTOSH, Proprietors,