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<g)mtm;m jtfcportq. 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;