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JOS. TILLMAN, Editor.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1877.
The Constitution.
The Constitutional Convention as
sembled in Atlanta has done its work
and adjournod. The members liavo
about all reached their homes, and
can now look back with a little com
posure and relief upon the grave re
sponsibilities tuey had undertaken,
and tho work they have accomplished.
Tho Convention, upon tho whole, was
attended with a considerable outlay
of money, which of courso camo out
of tho pockets of tho tax-payers, and
they expected a return for tho same
in the shapo of good, wholesome laws,
uuder which tho rich and poor can
have the samo rights—a protection
of life and liberty —-and under which
all can livo in peace and harmony;
laws that will be handed down to
our children and our children’s chil
dren, to bo cherished and defended
by them as a legacy of wisdom and
statesmanship, long after those who
created them will liavo passed away.
The result is before us. It is use
less to suppose that everybody will
approve of it, for there are some peo
ple who are not satisfied with any
thirg under tho sun, and will not be
as long as life lasts. "Wo know, how
ever, that nothing is perfect here,
and though tho work of tho Conven
tion may not suit tho taste of some,
we believe the members have done
tbo very best they could, under the
circumstances, and tbo new Consti
tution will bo ratified by a hand
some majority when the time comes
to vote upon it. *
W o see signs of dissatisfaction in
certain quarters, bat hope they will
pass over soon. The peoplo should
bo Blow to censure and condemn the
new Constitution and tbo men who
wero engaged in its revision until
they have read it thoroughly and
compared it with tho old one. Re
member, tho new Constitution was
arranged by the patriot sons of Geor
gia, nativo and to the manner born,
whilo tho one wo now livo under was
hatched out by the miserable foreign
Radical bummers who stole in and
took possession of our State govern
ment a few years ago.
Tho Radical party of this State and
of tho nation would glory in its re
jection, and in conjunction with a few
disappointed and sore-head Demo
crats, tho glory of whose sun has for
ever set, will do their utmost to vote
it down; but wo trust and believe
there is patriotism enough in the
Democratic party of this State to
carry out tbo programme managed
so well thus far, by at least 85,000
majority. So mote it bo.
Tho following, from tho Berrien
County News, is tho sentiment in that
section:
“We shall vote for tho ratification
of the constitution, believing it to bo
far better than tho one wo now have.
Whilo wo do not endorse every thing
they have done—tho reduction of the
Governor’s salary being our greatest
objection—we shall give it our hearty
approval. First, because wo believe
our delegates, with tho interest of tho
Stato at heart, have douo the best
they could; and secondly because
tho constitution is tho production of
tho legitimate sons of Georgia, whilo
tho other is a bogus concern—the pro
duction of a mongrel crow.
Atlanta Ratifies the Constitution.
-—The following resolution was of
fored by D. P. Hill iu tho Hull of tho
House of Representatives:
“Resolved, That we, the people of
Atlanta, in primary meeting assem
bled, believing the now Constitution
to be a good one, pledge ourselves to
do all in our power for its ratifica
tion.”
Ratification Meeting.— Tho citi
zens of Atlanta held a rousing ratifi
cation meeting last Saturday night in
tho Capitol building. A large crowd
was in attendance. Speeches were
delivered by Senators Gordon and
Hill, and other distinguished men,
and tho new Constitution was accept
ed and ratified by a large majority.
Tho Berrien County News assorts
that Alapaha is tho bost wool market
in the Stato. Tho amount of wool
sold thorc would go to prove it a fact.
The Atlanta Constitution is now
publishing the now laws ns revised
and amended by the Constitutional
Convention.
The Berrien County News asks j
'•Will the Constitution bo ratified ?”
We answer yes, by 85,000 majority.
The Live Oak (Fla .)Expositor still
barn mors away at the railroads. Tin
editor seems to be in earnest.
Tiro Constitutional Convention fin
ished its labors and adjourned last
Saturday the 25th instant.
A woman in Baltimore has born
fined SIOO and costs for sending scur
rilous postal cards to ladies.
Come and See the Largest, Best Selected,
AND
CHEAPEST STOCK OF GOODS
EVER BROUGHT TO QUITMAN!
BRIGGS, JELKS & CO.
Arc now receiving their extensive stock of I H all and W inter Goods,
which have been bought with great care and at unusually low prices. We have
400 pieces of Calico, of handsome design and low price;
500 pieces of Bleaching—the cheapest you ever saw.
The largest, best selected and cheapest lot of BOOTS AND SHOES over brought to Quitman
-25 per cent, lower than ever.
{OO Bolts 0 f Joans and Pants Stuff, at Satisfactory Prices.
A full-lino of Domestic Goods, Sheetings, Shirtings, Stripes, Checks, Osnaburgs, Drillings, Sea Island Cotton
L ltimicl, Ac. A handsome assortment of
READY-MADE COTHING.
AYo liavo the Manufacturer's Agoncy of two of the best fitting SHIRTS in the world, which we can sell for what
the material will cost you, without the making. Tho
Ladies' Department of Millinery and Fancy Dress Goods is Ifni 5 and Comidcte.
A largo and full Mock of 30 barrels of assorted Sugars, _ j A large lot of
" ___. ___ __ ™ 25 sacks Coffee,! • 0 m• „
G ROCE Id IES Car-load of Sait, ißagging & I l-es,
Plain and Fancy. 2QO of Iron and Steel,! wMch will sell as low as possible,
20,000 pounds of best grades of Flour, An extonsivo lot of Crockery, | Wo have also a largo lot of
. , " , . Tin-ware,AVooden-ware, ' irgp#"'feTr % '4 &
m barrels and sacks. Soap, Potash, Starch,J -&• y-*- v p 9
A largo lot of Bacon Sides and Hams. Kerosene Oil, &c. I of various brands.
Our stock of Hardware ami Table and Pocket Cutlery Is complete and varied.
In fact, wo have an j thing you want. Only come and see us, and you will be pleased with goods and prices.
Wo will take in exchange all kinds of country produce at highest market prices, “<33
2J5 BRIGGS, JELKS & CO.
Jas. 11. Sheldon,
Cotton Factor
—AND—
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
86 Bay Street,
Savsuinali, - - - - C*A.
CtASH advances made on consignments.
) Cotton sold on arrival and proceeds re
turned by Express wlien so instructed. -
Prompt and caret ul attention given to all
business. 235-tf
Removed to City Bar
In rear of John Tillman’s store, on
Culpepper St, Quitman, On.
FANCY FAMILY
GEOCEEY,
Bar and Billiard Saloon.
Keep constantly on hand for sale,
Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Tobacco, Sogars,
Fancy Candies, Soap, Starch,
Fine Liquors, Wines, Ale, loi'tor,
Lager Boer, &c., &c.
Call and sec me.
235-247 ” W. E. WILSON.
PLAN.TAT 10 N
IN FLORIDA
IL< >ll SALE.
A Great Bargain is Now
Offered !
T OFFER FOR SALE MY PLAN
1. TATION known as the “Thomas
I’laco,” lying about one milo south of
the State line. It is better known as
tho “Home l’laco” of the late Wm.
Thomas, Sr., deceased; contains
54:0 ACRES,
and is very well improved, having an
excellent frame dwelling house, good
framed cabins, an excellent, large
framed barn, and all out-houses nec
essary; good water. The place is
convenient to both Methodist and
Baptist churches, and to two good
water mills, and is in every respect
very desirable. Can bo bought low
down. It is just 12 miles south of
Quitman, Ga., and 15 northwest from
Madison C. H., Fla.
Tho titlos aro perfect. Any one in
want of such a place will do well to
apply to mo at Quitman, Ga., either
by letter or in person.
285-tt j. b. mm
A FINE LOT OF
II ARDENED
Hteel Sweeps
AT
218 JOHN TILLMAN'S.
John Johnson,
FASHIONABLE
T A I J j O It,,
TTAS LOCATED PERMANENTLY IN
IJI Quitman, and loliciis the patronage
of the citizens of the town and country.
Satisfaction guaranteed, Hack room
of old store of W. 1L Wilson. 231
JELKS&MABBETT
DRUGGISTS,
Quitman, - - Ga.
Have just received
FALL GARDES SEEDS,
Also, full stock of
School Books & Stationery.
Keep constantly on hand a full stock of
Pure Drugs,
Paints, manufactured expressly for us,
OILS, GLASS, &c., Ac.
Cotton Shipper's
BOOKS !
Wg off r to tho public our “SiiirrEits’
Cotton Books,” at the following greatly re
duced pi-lens:
One 2-quire Shipper’s Cotton Book for $2.75.
One 4-quire “ “ “ 4.00.
One small size for 50.
These Books are very convenient, showing
every entry in a condensed form that is nec
essary to be made in the shipment of cotton.
Address Walker, Evans & Cogswell,
235-tf Charleston, S. C.
BBMBSttSaiB
L. J. GUILMARTIN. J. E. OAUPRY,
Laic Cashier Southern
Bunk Slate of Ga.
L. J. Guilmar tin & Cos.
COTTON FACTORS
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Kelly’s Block, Bay Street,
Savannah., - Ga.
Bagging and iron ties for sale
at lowest market rates. Prompt atten
tion given to all business entrusted to us.
Liberal cash advances made on consign
ments. 224-250
Savannah, Juno 1, 1877.
MeOOIX IV ELL’S
EUROPEAN HOUSE!
SAVANNAH, G.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
FIRST - CRASS ACCOMMODATIONS.
RATES: $1.50 PER DAY
For Board and Lodging. 2G-52
Brooks Sheriff’s Sale.
GEORGIA —Brooks County.
"TXTILL be. sold before the Court House
VV door in the town of Quitman, Ga.,
on the Ist Tuesday in October next, 1877,
the following property, to-wit:
One-fourth of lot of land number 40C, in
the 12th land district of Brooks county.
Property levied on by John 1\ Bee, Consta
ble of the Justice Court of the OGOtli District
G. M., by virtue of a li. la. issued from said
Court ia favor of Groover, Stubbs & Cos., of
Savannah, Ga., vs. M. P. Griffin. Property
j pointed out by plaintiffs’ attorney, W. S.
1 Humphreys, and levied upon as the property
jof defendant, M. P. Grdnff. Returned to
.John T. Thrasher, Sheriff of Brooks coun
ty, Ga., this August 27th, 1877.
JOHN T. THRASHER,
235-239 Sheriff B. C.
WM. E ALEXANDER, JOS. E. ALEXANDER,
CHAR. It. MAXWELL, A. T. LUCK IE.
Alexanders
& Maxwell,
SUCCESSORS TO
Alexander & Russell,
Wholesale Grocers,
Savannali, Ga.
rA AAA POUNDS SMOKED CLEAR
OO.fIOO RIBBED SIDES.
50,000 pounds D. 11. Side;;.
100 sacks lXio Coffee—-all grades.
100 barrels C. A., White, Col. C. aud 0.
Sugars.
100 cases Ball Potash.
100 cases Canned Potash.
500 kegs Nails—assorted sizes.
300 barrels Flour—all grades.
Which we offer for sale at lowest cash prices.
Our friends in the country can rely on our
giving their orders prompt attention, and
we guarantee all goods and weights.
Alexanders & Maxwell,
Corner Abercorn and Bryan Sts.,
2:15-217 Savannah, Ga.
VALTJABLE PLANTATION
—IN —
Hall County, Ga.,
FOR SALE!
I OFFEU FOR SALE
]\ j Y PLANTATION LYING ON CEDAR
HJL Creek, 6 miles east of Gainesville, 7
miles from Lula, the junction of the North
eastern Railroad from Athens and tho Air
Lino Railroad; 2 miles from tho White Sul
phur Springs, and 4 miles from tho Now
Holland Springs. The place contains 3(10
acres, 200 acres of which is very rich creek
bottom land, with 120 acres cleared and set
out in tlio Shockley and other favorite varie
ties of apple trees; about 200 line peach
trees, all in full bearing. Good dwelling
and ouLhouses, with 5 tenant houses and
settlements.
The place is in excellent repair, with as
good water as can he found in the known
world, in springs and well. There are over
200 acres cleared on the place. The bottom
hind will produce from 50 to GO bushels of
corn, and from 25 to 30 bushels of oals or
wheat per aero.
For further particular.', apply to
Miis. JANE A. O’NEALL,
231-tf Gain .sviile, Ga.
1870. TI-IE VERDICT. 1877.
& W D 3g> E 31 & PATSS
8 ,'N' B > GUILTY
OF SELLING THE VERY BEST
PIANOS AND ORGANS
ggsagijaa
- -
,
At Lowest Prices Ever Known.
Who Makes this Charge!
Thousands of delighted purchasers in all parts of the South, whom wo have supplied
since 1870, and many Southern dealers who complain that we have “ruined the trade” by
cutting down prices, and selling on such “easy terms.” That we have caused a general
dowumil in prices of Pianos aiul Organs in the South, is true. Few sales and enormous
profits never suited our progressive ideas, and we therefore adopted tlie policy of giving
our patrons the
Best Instruments at the Lowest Possible Price.
V,o lmvo “fought it out on tin'-: lino.” Competition has been excited, the demand in
creased, sales doubled, Northern Piano nd Orpan Drummers starved out, and to all this
l ,lead Guilty. 'l’lio public indorse our policy, and with full faith in its continued suc
cess, wo have, tor our lull trado, 1577. made unusually laroe contracts with the leading
manufacturers ol the United States, which will onable us to make
Still Greater Reductions in Prices.
And supply reliable. Pianos and Organs to every family in the south, upon terms of
payment which will suit their convenience. We now offer, from the world's host makers,
PIANOS, i ORGANS,
With Stool and Cover, j With a Good Stool,
S2OO, $250, S3OO to $500,1 SSO, $75, SIOO to S2OO.
UPON THE POPULAR MONTHLY INSTALLMENT PLAN,
Or by the payment of one-fourth to one-half cash, and tho balance in six months or a
year, or will rout at low rates, and let rout go on purchase. Terms to suit will bo given,
to any responsible party, and only a small advance over e ish rates ehvrg. and. *
eta- Write us for illustrated catalogues and now reduced cash and time price lists.
Deception in falling; Pianos and Organs.
CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.
We warn persons against buying instruments from irresponsible parties at the North
who are flooding the smith with advertisements and circulars offering pianos and organs
a. prices greatly below tie., prune cost of reliable instruments. The instruments so off. r
ed are of wmxW value whalnxr , and willuot give permanent satisfaction. Write for
oui new circular, exposing fully tho misrepresentations of unscrupulous dealers and pre
ter.ded manufacturers, i lie instruments we soil are not of this stamp, and we attempt no
con petition with such uv,,■ irmidtlms, but .in prices of all reliable instruments wo
challenge the U. itod itat . rhose who want nstruments that will last a lifetime, and
please in cm better your by year, should stud their orders direct to
LUDDEN & BATES, SOUTHERN MUSIC HOUSE,
No. Wliltakor Street, - “ - Savannah, Ga.
The Great Piano and Organ Depot of tho South. 234-38
John Oliver,
DEALER IN
Faints, Oils, Turpentine,
GLASS,
AND ALL r.'.inters’ & GLAZIERS’ MATERIALS.
RAILROAD,
STEAMBOAT,
AND
MILL SUPPLIES.
Mixed :ill Colors,
W EST’S
KEROSENE AND ALADDIN OILS,
Houso and Sign
Painting, Gilding and Glazing.
No. 5 WhitaUcr Street,
215-tf Savannah, Ga.
CHAS.F. STUBBS
(Successor to Groover, Stubbs & C 0.,)
COTTON FACTOR
AND
General Commission Merchant,
AGENT FOR THE
Quitman Factory Yarns,
1)4 Bay Street, Savannah, Ga.
I JAGGING, TIES, HOPE and other sup
) plies furnished. Also, liberal cash ad
vances made on consignments for sale or
shipment to Liverpool or Northern ports.
Mr. A. A. Winn, Cashier and Gorresj ioiul
ent of the late firm of Groover, Stubbs &
Cos., lias an interest in tiro business;
233-245
j. W. Lairoj) & Cos.
COTTON FACTORS
—AND
Commiss’n Merchants,
BAY STREET,
SAVANNAH, GA.
BAGGING AND TIES furnished to our
patrons at bottom figures. Liberal cash
advances made on all produco consigned to
us. Prompt attention given to business.
233 -25 J
LiOFPMfIIIER
COTTON FACTOR,
10G Bay Street,
Savannali, Geo.
T IBEEAL ADVANCES MADE
J_J on consignments. 233-2-15
EXCXjTJSIVK WHOLESALE
DRY GOODS HOUSE.
Eckman & Yethburg,
(Successors to Einstein, Eckman & C 0.,)
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Dry Goods & Notions,
151 Congress Street,
OFFICE, ]
30 Worth St, ! SAVANNAH, GA.
NEW YORK. J 233-245
I.LJALKICa
—DEALERS IN—
CLOTHING,
HT & ,
AND—
GENTS’
FnraisMng (bods,
AT
WHOLESALE AXi> RETAIL.
Couneb Conuhess, Whitakeb and St.
Julian Streets,
Savannah, - Georgia.
Mamlftic'.ory, 4.8 Warren Struct, N. Y.
Branch House, Charleston, 8; C.
SOS-260
<U UI r r MA. N
ACADEMY.
P W. JOHNSON, A.M., Principal,
Miss Vllit,lE P. SHAVER, Assistant,
Mrs. P. W. JOHNSON, Teacher of Music.
Tho FALL TERM of this school will
open on tho Ist Monday in September.
Tuition from $5.00 to $12.50 per quarter
of ten weoks.
Music on Piano, including use of instru
ment, $12.50 pur quarter.
Contingent Foe, 25 cents per quarter. •
For particulars, address tho Principal.
Quitman, Ga., Aug. 15, 1877. 23.3-tf .
HOUTIIERN
Masonic Female College,
COVINGTON, GA.
rpilF, FALL TERM OPENS SErTEM
JL BEIt Gth, with a full corps of experi
enced Teachers. Board at reduced rates—
in good families and in the College building
sls per month, washing and towels extra.
Board, tuition in College classes and Music,
with no extra except washing and towels,
will be given for $25 per month, if paid in
variably in advance.
The instruction and culture given are of
the most practical kind, preparing young
ladies eminently for the relations of life.
Parents sending their daughters abroad can
find no more healthy location.
Send for Catalogue.
J. N. BRADSHAW,
233- President.
Mercer University,
MACON, GA.
milE SECOND TEBM, 1870 77, WILL
JL op on on WEDNESDAY, January 3, 1877.
Advantages:
1. A full corps of able and efficient Pro
fessors; 2. A comprehensive and strong
course of study; 3. Ample facilities for in
struction; 4. The lowest rates of tuition and
board; 5. A healthful and beautiful loca
tion; F). The most splendid and complete
College edifice in the South.
Tuition SOO per annum, payable S2O at
beginning oi First Term, and S4O tho first
of January. Contingent fee, three dollars
per annum, payable in same proportion.
Prepayments rigidly required. Board in
“Students’ Hall” sl2 per mouth.
For catalogues and special informal
tion, address
Rev. A. J. BATTLE, D.D.,
President.
Mercer U niversity
LAW SCHOOL.
Three Professors. Next Term begins Jan
uary 3. Tuition SBO for the course# Di
ploma entitles graduates to practice.
For catalogue or further information ad
dress Hon. Clifford Anderson, Chairman
of Law School, or Dr. A. J. Battle, Presi
dent Mercer University, Macon, Ga. 41-tf
Letters of Dismission.
Ordinary’s Office.
Brooks County, Ga., July 3, 1877.
Whereas, 11. G. Turner makes application
to !> discharged as executor of James Hil
liard, deceased. This is, therefore, to cite
all parties intereste 1, whether kindred or
others, to bo and appear at my office on tho
first Monday in October next, to show cans**,
if any they have, Why said letters disrais
sory should not be granted to said petitioner
as the law directs.
Given under mv hand and official signa-*
tun*. “ A. P. PE.RHAM,
228-239 Ordinary.
LETTERS OF DISMISSION.
Ordinary’s Office, Brooks County, Ga.,
August 20, 1877.—T0 all whom it may'
concern: Whereas, Isaac Jessup makes ap
plication to the Court of Ordinary of said
comity to bo discharged from the guardian
ship of the minor heirs of Marion Ivenfroe.
This is, therefore, to cite all parties inter
ested, whethe r kindred or others, to be aud
appear at the October term of this Court to
show cause, if any they can, why said letters
dismissory should not bo granted to said
applicant as the law directs.
Given under my hand and official signa
ture, this August 20,1877.
A. P. PERHAM,
231-233 Odinnry.
- - - - ■’ '■*
Brooks Sheriff’s Sale.
Will bo sold before the Court House door
in the town of Quitman, Brooks County,
Ga., on the first Tuesday in September next,
sixty-six acres of land, part of lot No. 295
in the 12th district of said county, bounded
on the east by lands of S. S. Powell, south
by Elbert Pat'rick, and on the west by T.
B. Joyce, as property of N. J. Austin. Le
vied on by M. N. McCall, Constable, by vir
tue <-f an execution issued from Justice
Court of 1221 th District G. M., August
term, 1877, iu favor of D. B. Paxton vs. N.
J. Austin. Levy returned to me by said
Constable. J. T. THRASHER,
232-235 Sheriff.
Brooks Sheriff’s Sale.
GEORGIA—Brooks County.
TX7TLL be sold before tho Court House
V V door in the town of Quitman, in said
county of Brooks, on tho first Tuesday in
September, 1877, between the legal hours of
sale, the following property, to-wit:
One houso and lot of land, containing one
acre, more or less, near Station 17, Atlantic
and Gulf Railroad, known as Dixie, in said
county; said house and lot of laud levied
Upon by T. W. Thrasher, Deputy Sheriff of
said county, by virtue of an attachment is
sued from the County Court of said county,
in favor of Mrs. Martha E. Ives vs. E. F.
Arnett. Said lot of land levied on as the
property of said defendant, and pointed out
by plaintiff’s attorney, W. S. Humphreys.
JOHN T. THRASHER,
232-235 Sheriff Brooks County.
110 W TO LIVE
—IN—
FLOI£ 113A !
HOW TO GO, COST OF TRIP, COST
to settle, what to cultivate, how to
cultivate it, etc., etc., all told in each num
ber of the FLORIDA NEW-YORKER, pub
lished at 21 Park Row, New York city. Sin
glo copy 10 cents; one year SI. 40 acres
orange land for SSO. Ou line of railroad*
country healthy, thickly settled. Address!
" J. B. OLIVER,
General Agent,
221- Box 5,520, New York;