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(Quitman iU'iwricv. Q IT I T M A IN : THURSDAY, APRIL IC, 1874. Our A (fonts. Tlio following gentlemen nro authorized Agentn for the Reporter, and their receipts for Kiibscriptions and advertisements will be duly recognized at this office, and their con tracts promptly carried out: Thos. D. Downing, - - .Savannah, Ga. A. H, McCardel, - - - Boston, ~ Willif. H. McElveen, Thomasville, ~ It. W. Price, - - Groover Station, “ CHURCH DIRECTORY : tto ])t ist Churob. Rev. C. D. Campefll, Pastor. Services the Second and Fourth Sundays. Church Conference on Saturday before the Second Sunday in each month. Prayer meeting every Thursday night. Sunday School at 9 o’clock, a. m. Methodist Church. Rf.v. Walker Lewis, Pastor. Services every Sundry at 11 o’clock, A. w. and 7:15 p. m. Prayer meeting Tuesday night in each week. Sabbath School at 9:30 a, m. W. E. Barnes, Superintendent. Pcosbyterian Church. Rev, .7. A. Smith. Pastor. Services on the First and Third Sabbaths in each month, at 11 o’clock, a. m. Sabbath School at 4 o’clock, r. m. SOCIETIES: <• Shalto Lodge, No. 537, F. A.. M. M. C. Wilkinson, W. AT.: T. A. H u.i,. Sec'y. Regular meeting on the First and Third Saturdays of each Month. o— — Quitman Oi-ainre. J. O. Morton, Master. Meets the First Thursday in each month at 10 o’clock, a. M. Quitman Postal dice. S. M. Griffin, P istmaster. Mail hours from 7to 12, a. m. . and from 2to 0:30, p. M. Office open on Sunday from Bto 10. a. m. Money order department closes invariably at 5:30, p. M. Traveling Agent. Mr. J. S. Harris, of Quitman, is the general traveling agent for the Re porter, and will visit our neighboring towns and counties in the interest of the paper. AVe commend him to the confidence of the people. New Goods. We invite the attention of the many readers of the Reporter to the adver tisement of Mr. S. D. Eemoxdson, to he found in another column. He lias now in store a large and tasty assort ment of Spring and. Summer goods suitable for this market, which were selected by Mr. J. R. Edmondson, whose experience m: a merchant is well known to the people of this sec tion. He announces his determina tion to retain to tin fits/; pirn i, and he is now offering his goods at re duced prices, for cash, or in exchange for country produce. AVe would sug 4gest to the trading people of Brooks and adjoining counties that they may ifind it to their interest to give him a .call before purchasing elsewhere. to; 171 RESIT GOODS just received, which ’ were bought at panic prices for cash, : and will be sold the same way. Call early ; and secure the cheapest goods yet sold in ■ Quitman. No lramoug at K ,mix's New York Store. Sam Goes ‘‘Over the Railroad.” On last Saturday night a meeting was held by all the “faithful,” for the purpose of electing a Radical Execu tive Committee, as the first prepara tory step fop the approaching fall election. Our Postmaster, Sam Grif fin, was the chief and moving spirit of the occasion, and had much to com municate to his delighted hearers for the “good of the party.” Sam purged himself of the usual tender expres sions of love and sympathy for the “poor colored man,” and after due consideration by the “meetin’ ” he and Mose Knight were elected as the Executive Committee for this county. A lovely pair, that. ALL OUR GOODS are marked down cheap. Don't believe wliafc is told you by other merchants and interested parties, but call and see for yourselves how well you can do at Kayton’s New York Store. A Hat! A Hat! 1 When we were a boy and used to wear palmetto hats, (costing about, twenty cents,) lined with green cam bric, one of the great objects of our ambition was to own a real genuine Panama. At last fortune favored us, and we obtained one, and we wore it, and wore it, and wore it. It became soiled, but our economical mother had it washed and bleached, and we wore it again. What ever became of it, we do not now remember, but we have no recollection of that hat ever wearing out, but we know we were sick and tired of it. But this was many years ago, so when a few days since we were invited by Mr. Mabbett to select for ourself just such a bat as we liked, we concluded to take a nice, smooth, white Panama. Now, reader, if you want a bat you can find any variety at tho store of Briggs, Jolks & Go., from the broad-brimmed “granger,” to tho narrow-brimmed, high-topped “dandy,” and you will also find accommodating, reliable merchants, ready to sell to you at reasonable prices. If, after trying the various sorts and descriptions there shown you, you can’t be suited both in style and price, you had just as well make up your mind to go bare-head ed. ■ How We Dost Onr Walking. Ktlek. AVe had a stick; some said it was beautiful; some said it was horribly ugly. It was presented to us by our friend Capt. S. L. More, of Thomas ville, because, although knotty and crooked and a great curiosity, it was a very clover, useful stick; and so in these many respects was thought to ho by the Captain very much like unto us. Be that as it may, wo prized the stick not only because it was the gift of a friend, but from its intrinsic worth. On last Friday, while trudg ing our way home (in the country) with a heavy bundle under our arm, we overtook aunt Coney, (a well known colored woman) and her “dar ter," in their ox-cart; and she kindly consented for us to deposit our bun dle in her vehicle. A few steps fur ther we overtook three pretty, lively, frolicsome girls, who were likewise journeying to the country on foot, and they being also acquaintances and friends of old Aunt Ceney, she asked them to take a seat in her chari ot. Of course they accepted, and with our assistance clambered up into the cart-body, whose dimensions were perhaps three bv four feet. As not wish to part with compa nvTSo agreeable, we got permission for the editor to ride also, and this com pleted our compliment of passengers. There was Aunt Ceney and her “dar ter” in front—the former acting as conductor and captain of the craft, and the latter as engineer, as it was her business to guide and also stimu late the motive power so as to increase the speed sometimes to the rate of one mile per hour —then those jovial, bright-eyed girls in the middle and the longitudinous editor in the hinder part. Besides there were various bundles and packages distributed about promiscuously. The girls had refreshments, such as nuts and rai sins, which they generously distribu ted to those not provided. One of the fair damsels remarked that our ride would Uvo been romantic, if we had only been a single man. "We ventured to suggest that we might one day be a widower, but she replied that she hoped not; but whether it was meant as a good wish for the long life and prosperity of our better- j half, or a good wish for the girls, that j they would hot have to ho bothered j with such a specimen as wo wore, we , do not know, but as there was a j streak of mischief in her eyes, proba bly both uiptives may have had some-; thing to do with her wish. But the ride ended, and behold! j our much prized walking stick was gone. Whether the lively girls so \ carried us hack to the days of our ; youth, as to make us believe we were j “a boy again” and having no need of j a stick, we threw it away, or whether some of the niischeivous elfs stole our cane for the sake of teasing us, we cannot tell. In fact, wo do not pretend to remember everything that happened during that brief ride, for we may have been somewhat bewild ered by the surroundings, hut now having “come to" we know we are minus a walking-stick, and we will be j under obligations to any one, be he j friend or foe, who returns to us the! one presented by Capt. S. L. More. j m BUSHELS OF SHELLED CORN jL U' / for yule by AV. S. Humphreys. Farm Operations—New Theory on Ma nuring. A trip from Quitman to Boston this week, by the wagon road, showed that our farmers were energetically push ing tlieir operations with cheering prospects of success. Corn is up and plowed out the first time; cotton, coming up; oats, generally looking well, except occasionally in some | places the leaves were turning red— not with rust, however. How far this will injure the oat crop we cannot say, but we feel certain it bodes no good. AVe believe the farm of our friend and neighbor, Mr. John Perdue, showed as much evidence of thrifti ness and careful cultivation as any we saw. AA T e had but one objection to it, as seen from the road: there was too much cotton for the corn. AVe are satisfied, however, that there is a suf ficient quantity of corn growifig some where on the plantation, for Mr. Per due is too sensible a man to run a farm on bought corn. By the way, we took dinner with an intelligent and successful farmer, who gave us some new ideas on the appli cation of manures to the same field every year, instead of changing con tinually. He has experimented on his place for several years past, with good success. AVe hope he will fur nish us an article on the subject for tli As he believes in agri cultural papers and progressive and scientific farming, and at the same time applies it practically and profit ably to the land on which he lives, l*s views would not only be interesting,' but entitled to great considetation. ** Several new advertisements have been received this week, but too late for this issue. They will appear in our next. A LIVELY TIME AHEAD (•rand Pantile and Supper by Stonewall Fire Company. The 30th day of April is fast ap proaching, and we are glad to know that preparations are being made for its celebration in Quitman, and that it promises to bo one of pleasure and enjoyment, long to bo remembered by our young people and enterprising citizens generally. An invitation to the Patterson Fire Company, of Valdosta, has gone for ward from Stonewall Fire Company, of Quitman, to join them on this occa sion, and a grand parade of the two companies will take place on our streets, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, and a Fireman’s supper early in the evening. The place where the supper will be given has not yet been fully decided upon by the Committee of Ar rangements, as they have failed to get the Court House, but we are confident that they will do the best that can he done under the circumstances. The members of the fire company seem determined to make the affair a grand success, and the citizens of the town generally have contributed lib erally towards suitable preparations for the entertainment of their guests. THE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS, appointed by the Fire Company, con sists of Messrs. Nathan Gazan, A. B. Newsome, J. B. Creech, J. L. Ligon, Bono Kayton, and J. P. Brooks, who held a meeting at the residence of Mr, Gazan on Tuesday night, and appointed the following other com mittees : COMMITTEE ON SUPPER. Jno. H. Purcell, J. B. Creech, and Nathan Gazan. COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS. A. B. Newsome, Beno Kayton, J. P. Brooks. COMMITTEE ON MUSIC. J. L. Ligon, A. B. Newsome, Beno Kayton. COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION. J. B. Creech, Jno. H. Purcell, N. Gazan. To this committee was as signed the duty of making arrange ments for a vehicle for the Mayor and orator of the day. COMMITTEE ON DECORATIONS. A. B. Newsome, Beno Kayton, J. P. Brooks, .T. L. Ligon. Mi 1 . J B. Creech was appointed Marshal of the day, and Messrs. Jno. H. Purcell and Mathew Elder his Aids. It will he seen from the above +1 this affair is in good hands, and all necessary arrangements will be made for the entertainment of the invited guests of our Firemen, and a day of social intercourse and pleasure. A lunch and refreshments in abun dance will be prepared for the two Fire Companies some time before noon, and at dinner time our guests from Valdosta will bo distributed among our citizens, whose hospitable doors will be eagerly opened for their entertainment. / 1 REAT BARGAINS, cl. -ip goods, full V V stock just received at Kirwr'a New York Store. County Court in Brooks. We arc indebted to Judge Harden for the following facts and estimates: Since the establishment of the Coun ty Court in this County the jail fees have averaged $175 per annum; be fore said Court the average was SBOO —Saving $(125 in this item. In twen ty-two months the County Court has j tried seventy-five criminal cases, which if all tried in the Superior Court, would probably cost the coun ty in jury fees and other court expen ses SISOO. In addition, many civil cases beyond the jurisdiction of the Justice court have been tried by Judge Harden, which if tried by the Superior Court, would still more in creased the expenses of juries, Bai liffs, Ac., in that court. For the first quarter of this year the Judge has paid into the County Treasury $lB5, and his salary for said time is $200; so that the actual costs of the Court for this time was sls only. Avery large saving for a very small out-lay. Fireman’s Parade and Bull. Editors Reporter: Please allow me to occupy a small space iu you valuable columns with a few lines concerning an enterprise in which all should feel an equal interest. Stonewall Eire Company anticipate having at an early day a grand parade and hall. Asa member of that gal lant body, I appeal to the citizens of Quitman to give us a helping hand toward making it a success, which will he an honor to our thriving com munity. Our organization is formed of as good men as any in the State, and I sincerely trust that our citizens will give this a wise reilection, and allow their fair daughters, as well as themselves to be seen at our parade and ball, where they will be well en tertained and cordially welcomed. By doing this all will soon see quite a dif ferent interest manifested in our young Fire Department. Stonewall. Quitman, April 11th, 1874. “Lucret in” Again. Messrs Editors: I am not willing that you should force upon the ques tion under discussion a personal phase; and then cry out “Victory!” before oven your feeble correspondent has spoken definitely upon that personal issue. “Lueretia” might be destitute of the moral courage necessary to the performance of her duty; but her im becility could not condemn the wo men who have greater devotion to the cause of humanity and religion. But wo unquestionably believe that it is the duty of the women of Quitman (as well as other places) to canvass actively against the traffic in liquor. Look at the following from your col umn of “Local Brevities” of April 2ml: “Notwithstanding the threaten ed visits of praying bands in Quitman, six houses wore licensed by the Town Council to retail spirituous liquors on last Monday night, at one hundred dollars each for the ensuing year.” And this, too, in the face of the decla ration hut recently made (in the same paper 1 believe) that we have no drunkards in Quitman. How can any candid man possibly reconcile these two conflicting statements ? Pray, whence do these liquor shops derive their support, and how are they able to pay such an extravagant license on so mall an investment? Do not be deceived. These liquor shops—every one of which is a Pando ra’s Box—are sustained, and the liq uor they sell is consumed and that too at the expen-e of the more health fill industries of our community and county. We are nourishing in onr midst this evil which will one day fruit out in drunkenness ami its usual concomitants of crime. It may well be doubted whether there is moral strength enough in our churches ac tively co-laboring with all the lovers of temperance to prevent the matur ing of these fruits, unless the liquor shops—the tree which bears them— can be suppressed. We believe that some at least, of the men engaged in this business, could be reached by the direct ami persistent, ami respectful appeals of the good women of this community. If they would band to gether and with constant prayer to God, press this matter on the atten tion of our liquor dealers, I for one believe they would be irresistible. Some of the dealers would, in advance, he ready to Lear them, for some of them are men, and have not lost tlicir fee lingsof humanity to man and ten der regard for women. Moral sensi bility is not yet entirely obliterated from their souls, and it is probable that even the silent monitor, which God has implanted in them, some times now, unaided, chides them, be cause of the character of their avoca tion. Their noble instincts doubt less often suggest a more philanthrop ic regard of the interest of their fellow men. Allow me to tresspass a little longer on your patience and the attention of your readers. The warfare of these Northern women has assumed a dif ferent phase. They no longer pray in the saloons and on the sti’eets in open disregard of the wishes of the men who own them. But still they actively canvass the towns. While a part of them remain at the churches to pray, others of them are sent out to present pledges to the drinkers and sellers of ardent spirits. Do you ap prove of this new plan ? If not, will you please suggest a course, which may properly be pursued by the wo men of our land, in order that their influence may prove effectual against this evil V Too much publicity is of itself most trying to our feelings, and is made more so by the disapproba tion of those whose good will we would like to retain. Indeed, sir, it is only less trying than to behold our loved ones hopelessly wrecked, body and soul. We earnestly ask you to speak out plainly agaiqgt intemperance and suggest to us some efficient method of correcting this evil, which comports with female modesty, which has not al ready proven a failure. Lucretia. Well, “Lucretia,” we hardly know what to do with you. AVe cannot, after giving room to your article, spare the space in this issue of our paper which it would take to answer your multitudinous interrogatories. You ask us to “suggest some efficient method of correcting this evil, (in temperance,) which comports with female modesty.” Why, my dear madam, do you want to fit us for the lunatic asylum, by imposing this irk some task upon us, which unremu nerative job, even if we had the cour age to undertake, if it did not totally dethrone our reason, would starve us to death before we could complete it? Men of conceded intellect have spent then-' lives in vain endeavor to accom plish this much desired end, and finally died, having gained naught but the comrnoq name of enthusiasts. No, “Lucretia,” unless we had the power to metamorphose frail and fal len man into some being of purer ir stinct and stronger disposition against till evil, we fear wc would share the fate of many who have gone before us, were we to undertake to persuade modern mankind to “look not upon the wine when'tis red,” and to forever discard the taste of strong drink. We ouly regret our inability to do it. From the tone of your first article upon this subject, the reader might have concluded that the “woman’s crusade” was the “efficient remedy,” and that it would soon bo instigated in our usually quiet town, and, thus deluded, a youthful acquaintance of ours, in perfect good faith and all the earnestness of his young soul, bought him a bran new hymn book, and in delightful anticipation commenced to practice his gosling voice, with the avowed intention of joining the cru saders as first “ hynmsler.” Daily, and even in the still hours of night, the hoarse, cracked voice of our young hero could be heard running the scale, from D below the staff to high C, until his swollen eyes looked like two full-blown sun-tlowers just after an April shower. But the worst of this sad story is yet to toll. “Lucre tia," in her next article, did “not feel called upon to say whether she would or would not visit the bar-rooms of Quitman,” and the crusaders did not come. Imagine the disappointment of out noble-hearted youth ! llis pretty little hymn book is no longer his constant companion and chief delight, but is closed and laid away, never more by him to be seen, and we fear his final convalescence and mental re covery are beyond all hope. Now, see wlmt you have done! •YTTHAT EVERY CUSTOMER SAYS \ > must bo true, and all say that the best bargains can be bad at Kavton’s New York Store. Tlic Quitman Amateurs. This troup paid a visit to Madison, Florida, some five or six weeks ago, and gave an entertainment to a re spectable and delighted audience, and now, we learn, that the Mayor of that town has addressed them a letter in viting them to repeat tjjcir visit at an early day, and guaranreeing them a crowded house. This speaks well for “the boys,” and we are reliably in formed that they will probably accept the kind invitation. DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, Shoes, Huts, Groceries. Ac., at lowest prices, at Kayton’s New York Store. Proceedings of the Brooks County Bible Society. The animal iiirchiijmJM < 111. t;■ tJM Baptist Church, in nH&j ! evening of the 12th The exercises of the iV opened by singing the IISL-a*-. i them, J “How beautiful upon the mountains, ’ Are the feet of Him that publislieth peace, I That bringeth good tidings. Then followed the reading of the : 19th Psalm by the President, Rev. C. D. Campbell, and prayer by the ltev. I J. L. Lyons, Agent of the American ! Bible Society. The President then took the chair and called upon the Secretary, J. G. McCall, Esq., who read the minutes of the last meeting, which were adopted. An abstract of the correspondence between the Society and the American Bible Society was read, from which it appeared that the Agents superintend ing the Society’s work in this country numbered 35, with 14 assistants. County Agents employed by Auxil iaries, 1(18; Bible Visitors who have worked gratuitously, 16,5(i4. The receipts for the year were $669,607 06. The payments have been $656,- 419 77. The entire number of volumes issued during fifty-seven years, twenty-nine millions, nine hundred and eiglity-t\vo thousand, two hundred and fourteen. The gratuitous work for the year; amounted in value to $263,865 32. To the distribution effected directly by the Society and its auxiliaries must be added the thousands of volumes circulated through other benevolent institutions to which grants of books have been made. The Treasurer’s report was then read and adopted. The Rev. J. L. Lyons was then in troduced to the audience by the Pres ident, and made a very appropriate address, in which he compared his labors as Bible Agent in South Geor gia and Florida to his duties as mis sionary in Asia. Puling his speech lie exhibited to the audience several mementoes of his missionary labors. Among them was a burr from the ancient cedars of Mount Lebanon, also a specimen of the husk from the Carob tree, which the prodigal son desired to cat, Ac. The President also made a short speech, fully endorsing the great work of placing a copy of the Scriptures in the hands of every living creature—-a work iu which all good people of every name and denomination should co-operate. The following officers were then elected for the next year : Rev. C. D. Campbell, President. llev. AAA Lewis, Vice President. Prof. R. V. Forrester, Treasurer. Jno. Tillman, Depositary Agent. J. G. McCall, Secretary. The following gentlemen were elect ed the Executive Committee: H. F. Mabbett, J. B. Finch, S. A. Graves, J. A. Irvine and Jno. Tillman. Josiah Paine, Esq., who had served the Society as Treasurer, member of the Executive Committee and Presi dent, tendered his resignation of the former office, on account of his health, which was accepted, and by resolu tion was made an honorary member. The Society then adjourned. C. D. Campbell, President. J. G. McCali,, Secretary. How to Discourage Your Minister. [Some friend lias clipped the fol lowing, and handed it to us with the request that we publish. It contains Homo valuable bints, and doubtless more than a few of the good people of Quitman oau find in it something that will fit his or her ease exactly.] 1. Hear him “now nnd then.” Drop in a little late. Do not sing; do not find the text iu your bibles. If you taken little sleep during the sermon, so much the better. 2. Notice carefully any slip he makes while you are awake ; point out the dull portions to your children and friends ;it will come round to him.. 3. Censure his efforts tit usefulness; deplore his want of common sense ; let him know that you won’t help him, because A. B. does, because you were not first consulted, or because you did not start the plan yourself. 4. Let him know the follies and sins of his hearers. Show him how much he overrates them, and tell him their adverse criticisms on himself. 5. Tell him, when he calls, what a stranger he is ; how his predecessors used to drop in for an hour’s chat and how you liked him. (i. Never attend the prayer-meeting; frequent no special service. Why should you he righteous overmuch'? 7. Occasionally get tip a little gaiety for the young folks. This will be found very effectual about the com mon reason “there is a time to dance.” 8. Give him. no intimation when you are ill , of course lie should know, and your offended dignity, when he comes to see you, will render his visit pleasant. On uo account intimate your recovery. 9. Require him to swell the pomp of every important occasion , unless, indeed, there are prudential reasons for passing him over. 10. If ho is always in his own pul pit, clamor for strangers ; if lie has public duties and sometimes goes abroad, complain that lie is never at home. 11. Keep down his income. Easy means are a sure temptation and ful ness of bread is bad for everyone—but the laity. 12. .is lie will find it hard to be always tit home to receive callers, and always running among the people, ami always well prepared for pulpit and platform, you will be sure to have just cause for complaint the way or the other. Tell it to every one and then lament that there is so general, dissatisfaction with him. 4 LL OF Dr. JAYNES’ Family Medi iV. fines and other drugs for sale low at Kayton s New York Store. COMMERCIAL. ICriTMAN RETAIL PRUAES CUJUIMiT. H' i r Li-'!;, r . M"iir Sun Family Ginger 10 Lard V 11. 14 Oysters can .... .In 0 25 Peaches "jjl can .... .30 (a) Pickles jar . .... 25 (it) 50 Potatoes —lrish... I* bush j. . (n\ 200 Sweet.. '(■ 1 bush ... 75 0, 80 Powder plb ... | ... . 0 50 Potash lb ... 10 0 25 Rice m lb . M . . .10 © Raisns lb ... 0 25 Salt sack ... @1 75 Soap lb . . .10 (if) 12 Syrup ip) gal 50 0 Soda 'pi lb 0 15 Shot p! lb 12 0 15 Starch Mp! lb 0 15 Tobacco, good ... lb 50 0 1 00 Vinegar gal 40 0 00 Bacon lb 0 12 SPECIAL NOTICES. qny XDERSIGNED will pay the high l g-*T cask prices lor Chickens, Ducks, xcesc. Turkeys and Poultry of every kind. ' 'll. H. GANDY. Quitman, Ga. March 3d, 187-4. LOU It AND BACON in largo quanti . ties, at lowest rates Savannah prices I nowhere at Kaytun’b New York Store, i rpo ADVKIMTSKUS. -All persons who contemplate malting contracts with newspapers for the insertion of adver-! tisements should send 25 Cts. to GEO. I*. ! ROWELL & CO., II Park Row, N. L, for their ONE HUNDRED PAGE PAM PHLET, containing lists of 3,000 nespa pers and estimates, showing the cost of ad vertising. Avery rapid, safe and easy way to make I money, is to procure territory to introduce i the latest useful invention that is wanted j every day, by every one, every where, who has a family, a full sized Sewing Machine with Table and Treadle for only $lO that does the same work as a Machine you would pay SBO for, rapid, smooth and firm, makes a seam so strong the (doth will tear before stitches rip apart. Eight new attachments for work and the improved Button Hole , Worker used bv us only. Agents only need show them in operation to sell in every house they enter. S3O and upwards cleared daily by smart agents. No such Machine ; was ever offerad at any such price. 35,000 sold last year, 100.000 Families use them, j Demand increasing tvrvy day where they! become known. Ministers, Judges, Law-! yers, Editors, Machinists, Tailors Ac re- , commend them as perfect Rights gives free to first applications. If there is no agency in your place, write for it, or buy a Machine for your Family or a relation, there is none better or so cheap. Machines sent to all parts of the country on receipt of price $lO. Read advertisement beginning “SOO saved in every Family,” in another part of this pa per. Address the Proprietors, Robert J. Mulligan & Cos., 330 Canal St., New York. Notice IS hereby given that in the settlement by mutual agreement between S. D. Edmond son and Messrs Kirkscy A Scott, of Savan nah, many notes and accounts were selected by their Attorney, Capt. J. (7. McCall, for Messrs Kirksey & Scott, which parties had better call and settle with Capt. McCall and save costs. S. D. EDMONDSON. 4-3 m Quitman Ga., March 12, 1874. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. S. D. EDIONBSOPf, DEALER IN General Merchandise, QUITMAN, OA. ]STEW SPRING GOODS JUNT RECEIVED. Splendid bargains cun now be had at thin house by Cash Customers! CREDIT PLAYED OUT! Our stock of Spring nnd Summer goods ia complete, consisting of Dross Goods, Cali coes. Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Goods, Notions, Hats in groat variety, Boots, Shoes, &c. Also a good assortment of Choice Gro ceries. S. D. EDMONDSON. April 15, 1871. I J-3m NOTICE. U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE Special Taxes MAY 1, 1874, TO APRIL 30, 1575. rpHE LAW of December, 24, 1872, re -1 quires every person engaged in any business, avocation, or employment which renders him liable to a Special Tax, to pro cure and place conspicuously iu his estab lishment or place of business a Stamp de noting the paynu nt of said Special Tax for the Special Tax year beginning May 1, 1K74, before commencing or continuing business after April 30, 1874. The Taxes embraced within the provisions of the law above quoted are the following, viz : Rectifiers S2OO 00 Dealers, retail liquor 25 00 Dealers, wholesale liquor 100 00 Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale... 50 00 Dealers in malt liquors, retail 20 00 Dealers in leaf tobacco 25 00 Retail dealers in leaf tobacco 500 00 And on sales of over SI,OOO, fifty cents for every dollar in. excess of SI,OOO. Dealers in manufactured tobacco.... .5 00 Manufacturers of stills 50 00 And for each still And f<r each worm mamit'iuwWPW- M .’rit ;■ t'ir rs .f t<>l>aer<*flfl M n.:;:... nr., is and I‘. ML I- '•! t.-lae.’ • tl. 1\ Ml- r> -’t tobacco, 4&bSHE|H IV Ml. r- •!' t"ki.a ■>. .Vi 1 Ml- l’s •!t. 1 Meet), f, 'UffjK i< •• ’t ■ H ] •übli.- >■>>nv.-y f lh’. W’ rs .1 !. ss than Hi v.. - t ..'B* ban An\ j’. ! ■'■". s*i eoiuj ! v v. ith the XNili I ’ ‘lll ’• -t tl • J.. rr\K - I his friends amTUi that lie lias just returned from .nm+, with an excellent and carefully selected stock of SPRING AM) SUMNER Dry Goods. Dress Goods, Domestics, Ready Made Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats. Ac. which he is determined to soil to CASH cus-" turners as cheap, if not cheaper, than they can be purchased elsewhere. The ladies are specially invited to pay me a visit, as I have many tilings that will meet favor in their eyes. JACOB BAUM. Quitman, Ga., April 1, 1874. [7-2m] New Millinery JJooTs. riAIIE UNDERSIGNED HAA'ETUST RE- I CEIVED their Spring stock, embracing all the latest styles of Ladies’ Hats, Trim mings, Collars, Cuffs and a superior Collec tion of ornamental Flowers, A.c, Ac., which are now ready for sale at the lowest cash prices, MRS. E. R. HARDEN, MRS. E. IVES M. C. WILKINSON & SON, APOTHECARIES AND GENERAL DEALERS IN DRUGS AND MEDICINES, QUITMAN, GA. Have returned to their old stand, where they are receiving fresh supplies, and will keep constantly o" hand everything usually kept in a \ try ding store. . \WAv *■ a Fresh Garden Seeds iwi MV WI February 17jJl.j7Dg#B F. j'vdt - Sale and Livery Stable, THOMASVILLE, GA. Horses and buggies to let to go to all parts of the country. [B-lrn Dissolution. riAHE FIRM HERETOFORE EXISTING I betwen tho undersigned iu the Drug buxines, in Quitman, under the name and style of Wilkinson A Smith, has. by mutual eonsenH this twentieth day of March, 1871, been dissolved, by tho sale of the interest of Dr. A. D. Smith in said firm to M. 0. Wil kinson, Jr. The books and accounts of tlia late firm are retained by Dr. M. O. Wilkin son, and those indebted to him are earnestly requested to come forward and settle. M. 0. WILKINSON, A. D. SMITH. rplIE UNDERSIGNED respectfully beg JL leave to notify the public, that they will i continue the Drug and Medicine business at the old kUiuJ of the (ate firm Of Wilkin son A Smith, unebr the firm name of M. O. Wilkinson * Son, and respectfully solicit the contiuuance of the patronage of the old firm and of the public generally. ' m. o. Wilkinson, n M. C. WILKINSON, Jr Quitman, Ga., March 30, 1874. [7-4t