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THURSDAY, AUGUST 30,1883.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
—The Senate, as we expected,
killed the Bill to tax Railroads in
the counties through which they
pass, by a vote of 21 to 18.
—The Legislature has estopped
all new ' business. That is very
creditable in the Legislature, but
would have been more so twenty
days since.
—A dime was found in the en
trails of a chicken recently killed
for cooking at Thomasville. That
chicken, evidently meant to pay
his fare to the cook pot.
It is claimed that Savannah
mil soon have the largest and most
powerful cotton compress in the
world. It is claimed that it will
have a compressing force of 2.400
tons.
Some of the papers are advo
editing the sale of the W. & A.
Railroad, and Mr. Jordan, of Han
cock, has introduced a bill requir
ing its eale subject to the lease.
—On Friday last in the House,
on motion of Mr. Russell of De
catur, the House suspended the
rules artet passed the bill to auth
orize the County Commissioners
of Decatur county to levy a tax
to pay the indebtedness of the
county.
—The Bill redistricting the
State passed the House as it came
from the Senate With otie or two
tihimportaHfc amendments. The
apportionment Bill gives the
second District exactly the same
counties she had before. So our
political complexion will remain
unchanged.
—The Judiciary Committee of
the House has reported favorably
upon the bill which was intro
duced by Mr. Watson, of Mc
Duffie, to levy a tax on dogs, and
the MoDuffie Journal thinks if
Mr. Watson does nothing else
than engineering this one measure
tosuecess, he will deserve the
gratitude not only of his' constitu
ents but of the entire State. Cor
rect, but the Legislature will no
doubt lack the moral courage to
enact the measure, lest their sup
port of it should entail some op
position hitherto unfelt in elec
tions, in future elections.
—Judge Jeremiah S. Black died
at his home in Pennsylvania last
Sunday. Judge Black was-Secre
tary of State during Buchannan’s
administration and for more than
forty years has been a prominent
character hr the affair* of the
country. A judge and lawyer of
the highest legal attainments, his
opinions have commanded the
respects of even his political
enemies, while as a statesmen he
has stood almost without a peer
for more than quarter of a cen
tury. In thesf times of corrup
tion and satrapy the country can
ill afford to lose such men as
Judge Black and his death is a
national" calamity.
—The Bill providing for the
erection of a new Capital building
for the State of Georgia has pass
ed the House by a vote of 93 to 58-.
The time in which it is to built
has been put at six years, and
only 8100,000 can be spent the
first year, and 8180,000 each year
afterwards. Of the $100,00(T the
city of Atlanta will furnish $55,000,
leaving only $45,000 to be pnid by
the State. Atlanta donates the
Gity Hall Park as the site for the
building. The bill forbids any
increase of taxation to raise mon
ey for the capitol. The present
building can be sold for enough to
pay one year’s expenses. The bill
provides for five commissioner’s
at a salirv of 81,000 a year each,
who are to act in conjunction with
the Governor, President of the
Senate, and Speaker -of the House,
in supervising, letting contracts,
etc.
Business on Flint River.
With the continuation of the
river improvements on the Flint,
there is probability that increased
interest and importance will be
given that stream as a source of
commerce. Now, the steamers
that ply the Chattahoochee, Ap
alachicola and Flint rivers only
f o up the Flint as far as Bain-
fidge. Col. Slaughter, engineer
in charge of the Flint river im
provements, tells us that in a lew
weeks our steamers will be able
to go up ars high as Newton, a
distance of forty miles north of
Bainbridge. He states that a
broad channel of three feet of
water has been Obtained the en
tire distance.' For some time a
small steamer, the Newton, has
beeh plying the river as far up as
Albany, but it will require a great
deal of Work and . considerable
time before crur Steamers Will be
able to reach that point.
The very small steamer Newton
has this year transported in three
items over $200,000 in value of
material over the river between
Albany and Bainbridge, to say
nothing of the miscellaneous
freight. This is divided in to:
Value.
Sawed lumber, 6.000,000 feet § 76 000
Spirits turpentine, 4, 192 barrels.. S3 840
Rosin, 20,840 barrels 41 600
Making total value $200 440
Beside this there has been
36,000,000 feet ofsquare and round
timber, valued at $300,000, rafted
over the river.
We have thus crudely given a
partial statement of the business
done by this little steamer to
show what may be the results
when the river is put in navigable
order for boats the size of those
which now reach our wharf. There
is a vast amount of business done
in the country adjacent to the
banks of the Flint above the
point now reached by the steamers
and it may yet become a very im
portant factor in our river busi
ness.—Columbus Enquirer-Sun.
Aside from one unimportant
error, which we correct, the
above is certainly a good showing
for the future prospects of our
upper Flint rfyer trade. The New
ton has only tun to Cheevertown
—twenty-five miles above this
City and the above showing is
certainly a demonstration cf our
claim that a swift light draft craft
for our River would prove a pay
ing investment. With a regular
schedule to Newton and Albany
this business would increase pro
bably ten-fold and benefit all
points contiguous to the river
in the matter of cheaper Freight
rates.
If the P. & A. R. R. people can
be made to see their interest it
will only be a question of a short
time before they will put on one
or more light draft boats on our
rivers, as feeders to their line of
Railway to the great West; as the
S. F. & W. and Central Lines have
done for theirs, Eastward.
With an arm of the P. & A.
system reaching right into the
heart of South west and Southern
Georgia the advantages that will
accrue to these sections, and the
revenues that will flow into* the
coffers of the system named will
be inestimable, in extent and val
ue. Our river is the ready pro
vided arm and only lacks the mo
tive power to bring these benefits
into enjoyment, and these reve
nues into the P. & A’s coffers.
Apropos of the improvements
of the Flint we glean the follow
ing from the Apalachicola Trib -
une, which it gets from Engineer
Kings report: Flint river Geor
gia.—The project is to open a
channel 100 feet wide and three
feet deep at low water. As a re
sult of work already doue steam
ers drawing three feet of water
can pass at low water from the
mouth of Swift Creek to within
four and a half miles of Montezu
ma, an estimated distance of fifty
five and a half miles. During the
present year the work will be
pushed forward with the available
fundsiin the direction of Albany.
The original estimate of cost was
$175,000. Amount available July
1st, 18S3 811,272, required for
completion of the work S127,830.
Since writing the above we
have seen some of the leading
business men ofNewton in the city,
who we learn are here for effect
ing arrangements for the ship
ment of therr cotton—which here
tofore has been wagoned to Al
bany—to this city, points beyond.
Remembering the advantages all
that section enjoyed, in common
Avith us, in antebellum days with
business relations-with the West,
and knowing ok our recently ac
quired facilities and relations in
that direction—they again seek
this- outlet. With the suggestions
contained} in the above articles
carried out by the P. & A. R. R,
or any body else, there will a
business spring up along the Flint
equal in extent to that enjoyed
by and done on the Chattahoochee,
in a few years. In any event it
is pretty definitely settled *that
Bainbridge will receive several
thousand bales of cotton this sea
son that has heretofore gone to
Albany and Camilla. We learn
that until other arrangments can
be perfected that these cottons
will be shipped here on board of
square timber rafts which pass
this City en route to Apalachicola.
In view of this business we urge
upon our cotton merchants to
stiffen up on the prices they pay
for cotton; for unless we pay
more for these cottons than Al
bany there is little hope of our
controlling them, or of reaping
the benefits of the trade they will
bring to our city. With compet
ing markets at oilr command, viz :
New Orleans and Mobile on one
hand and Savannah upon the
other—there is no longer any
reason why Bainbridge cannot
pay a quarter of a cent, or more,
per pound, for cotton than Albany.
In view of this the S. F. &. W. R.
R. authorities should give us a
better freight rate than Albany,
for the reason that the distance
between the two places is greatly
in fator ‘ of this city—when in
point of fact we pay more for
cotton freights than Albany—and
if they refuse it, let our business
men ship their products to the
western maikets.
W e are masters of the situation,
and can reap the benefits of it if
our business men will have the
enterprise to improve the advant
age they hold.
The West Side of Thomas and Ad
joining Part of Decatur.
Thomasville Times.
“All aboard,” sang out the con
ductor of the “Fast Mail” on the
afternoon of the 12th inst, and
accompanied by our young friend
Charley Lewis we boarded the
train and were at once moving
towards Cairo. The steel rails, as
far as they go, make the ride
much smoother than formerly,
but as for time, Desverges and
Laspeyre used to do about as well.
As we crossed the river it seemed
unusually low. At Cairo, our
friend Green B. Lewis met us and
we were soon carried by his ex
cellent team over six miles of
good road, to his hospitable home.
Arrived there hearty welcome,
some supper, music on the organ,
and then to-bed,to dream of the
fishing in “Big Tired” next day.
But alas for next day, the fish in
the aforesaid creek mocked our
efforts. One perch, a number of
stinking Jims, two eels and a few
channel cats, alone were captured
by our best efforts, and we candid
ly acknowledge we did our best.
However, the part of the day
spent around friend Lewis’ miJI
was pleasant, especially the dinner
with its juicy fried chicken. Mr.
Lewis lias purchased the interest
of his former partner, and the
mill is now run by Lewis and
Soil. He is prepared to grind,
saw, pack and gin cotton and is
contemplating the addition ot
other machinery, having ample
water power. Success to him and
all enterprising men like him,
men who, on land originally as
poor as any, make from forty to
fifty bushels of com per acre;
whose oats never give out, and
who are not obliged to sell cotton
till they choose But now for
Decatur, or that part of it called
Calvary often known as
NORTH CAROLINA.
On Wednesday a. m. accompanied
still by Charley we took the dirt
track and heading S. of W. by
midday we saw the white building
of Calvary High school, over
whose interest Rev. Robt, Harris
presides with so much skill and
prosperity. We found him in a
new role, tuning a piano, but in
that as in everything else be un
dertakes, he ’was a success. In
speaking of - the annual concert
given that night, we need only
say that Miss Julia Fred Starke
was at the head of the music
department. The skillful finger
ing in the instrumental pieces and
the clear distinct articulation, in
the songs, showed the care and
labor of the instructress. Thurs
days examinations which had
been preceded by no review, were
interesting, lasting during the day.
On Friday the exercises were
varied. A public debate, by pupils
of the school, on the question.
Which exerts the most potent in
fluence over the child, the father
or the mother ? The Judges de
cided in favor of the maternal
side of the question* but how
they could amve at a decission
at all puzzled us, the question was
so ably argued. We still think
they threw" "Heads or Tails.”
After one of those royal country
dinners round which one weaves
such glorious memories, Col.
McGill, of Bainbridge, entertained
the large audience with a most
excellent and entertaining ad
dress. It would be unfair to him
to attempt any synopsis, but we
sincerely wish his wise words
could be widely disseminated.
At night the boys entertained
the large and very orderly audi
ence witn speeches, and the girls
with well written sensible com
positions. Long life and much
success to Calvary and its talented
Principal; to its frank manly boys
and sweet pretty girls—and the
excellent citizens who appreciate
education sufficiently to pay for,
it. In that, as in everything else,
they pay as they go. Your re
porter is under many obligations
for kindness received, to Messrs.
Harris, Higdon, Herring, Darseys
Butler, Hall and others and ex
pects to be indebted again about
this time next year.
Froln Miller I'ownty.
A letter from Colquitt giving
an account o x ’the attempted out
rage upon the person of the wife
of one of Miller county’s most
respected citizens, was received
yesterday morning, but as it con
tained identically the particulars
as narrated elsewhere in these
columnAwe do not publish it We,
however 1 , glean the following
items of interest from it:
Hunter and Bush are a new
firm just commencing business in
our town with a good stock.
I have just retured from a trip
over Mitchell Miller and Decatur
counties. Found Camilla dull and
without artesian water,' and the
county with poor crops. They
are better in Decatur, but better
in Miller than any county in S. W.
Ga.
Major Scarborough of thiscoun
ty will gather thirty bushels of
corn per acre.
New Advertisements.
Decatur Sheriff’s Sale.
Will be sold before tlie Court House
door in Bainbridge on the first Tuesday
in October next, between the legal hours of
3ale, -he following property to-wit :
Lots of land numbers one hundred and
fifty-eight (158) and one Knndred and sixty
one (161) in the Fifteenth District of De„
catur county, Georgia, and levied on as
the property of Bennetts. Brockelt, trustee
of Ann T. Brockett, to satisfy one Superior
Court fi fa in favor of John C. Boswell and
Mary R. Boswell, vs Bennett S. Brockett,
trustee as aforesaid—for purchase money.
Tenant in possession and defendant in fi fa
notified according to law. This August 27 th
1883.
L. F. BURKETT,
Aug. 30. lm Sheriff.
Decatur Sheriff’s Sale.
TFill be sold before the Court House door
inthe city of Bainoridge, Decatur county,
Georia, between the legnl hours of sale on
the first Tuesday in August next the fol
lowing described property to-wit :
Lots of land numbers two hundred and
twenty (220) ar.d two hundred and twenty-
one (221) all in the Fifteenth District of
Decatur county, Georgia, and levied on as
the property of Charles H. Permalee—ex
cept forty acres of said lots occupied by
the S. F. & W. It. R. Co.—said lands con
taining 460 acres. Also, lot No 181 in the
loth District of said county, as the pro
perty of said l’armalee and levied on to
satisfy m C Superior Court fi fa in favor of
H. Frazier Grant & Co., vs said Charles
H. Parnialee. This August 27th 1883.
L, F. BURKETT,
Aug. 30 1 m Sheriff.
SHERIFF’S SALE.
On first Tuesday in September next
bet ween the legal hours of sale before the
court nouse door in the city of Bainbridge
I will soli at public auction, what is known
as the E- D Waters, house and lot in said
city, bounded on the North by a vacant
lot, on the East by West street, on the
South by property formerly owned by
George A. Spiller as Trustee and S. W.
Patterson as guardian, and on the West by
a vacant lot. Levied 0 n as the property
of W. A. Dickenson un der a mortgage fi
fa in favor of Walter & Hart against
said Dkenso n, This July 31. 1883.
DAVID WATERS.
Deputy Sheriff.
Miller Sheriff’s Sale.
GEORGIA—Miller County :
Will be sold before the court House door
in the town of Colquitt, Miller county,
Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on
the first Tuesday in October next the follow
ing described property to-wit:
Lot of land number three hundred and
ninety-two (892) in the 26th District of
said couuty of Miller, and levied on as the
property of J. J. Kirkland to satisfy one
County Court Execution in favor of I. A,
Bush and J. A.Bush vs said J. J. Kirkland.
This August 28lh, 1883.
- J. A. J. KIUBREL,
Angust 30, lm Sheriff
Farm For Sale*
Lying bet ween Mr. A* J. Truluck’s and
Mr. G. L Mai tin,8 ; about 4 miles from Cli
max and 6from Whlgham, on the S. F. & W
Railroad—247 acres in the lot—120 of which
is cleared and under a good fence. A good
frame Dwelling with five rooms, Pantry and
Closets. Out houses all good. Plenty of
pure water in wells and Creeks ; fine peach
orchard : healthy locality ; kind neighbors'
with schools and churches covenient. Ti
tles perfect.. Address,-
REAL ESTATE AG’T.
aug 16-lm TYhigfiam, Ga-
GF9RGIA, Decatur Dounty :
Whereas E. C. Mosely Administrator of
James J, Harris represents to- the court
in his petition, duly filed and entered on
record, that he has fully administered
James J. Harris estate. This is, therefore,
to cite all persons concerned, kindred and
creditors, to show cause, if any they can,
why said administrator should not' Be dis
charged from his administration, and re
ceive letters of dismission, on first Mon.'
day in Angusf 1883.
July 12, Masion O’Neal
1—m Ordinary.
Do not aHow worms to cheat your chil
dren out of their living. Shriner s Indian'
Vermifuge will destroy this miserable pests,
and give the lit tle fellows new armors for
the battle of life. Sold by Beach & co’s
H EAVY, and FANCY FAMILY GRO
CERIES of all kinds received emery
week; and hence it is that the stock is al- ]
ways Full and Fresh at rOHLMAN’S.
l.U-ly 1
Jones’ Column
Until Further Notice
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE
JONES'
PRICES!
All Calico at 5 cents a yard.
Yard wide sheeting, 7 cents.
3-4 shirting, 5 ”
8 ounce Osnaburgs, 10 ”
Quilt Lining, 2 1-2 ”
Checks, (all grades) 71-2
Plaid Dress Goods,
(former price, 12 1-2 ”
All wool Dress Goods 10 ”
former price, 25 11
Best Bleaching 8 1*2 ”
in any quantity.
Best Batchelor Shoes, $1.15 a pair.
BestCoffee, 10 pounds for $ 1.00’
Best white Sugar, 10 lbs. ” $ 1 00
Silver LeafEIoar, $6 50 per Bbl
Bepsteadls, Chairs etc., Trunks, Val
ises, Harness, Hats, Shoes and Cloth
ing at New York Coal, with freight
added.
Sold only for the Cash. No
Goods charged hereafter.
August 3-0,. 1883,
1883.
tt 0. CURRY:* j
HOPSON -
To the People of Decatur
-joining Counties:
We respectfully tender you the Compliments of the
and most cordially invite you to call and examine ourh
COMPLETE STOCK 01
FALL 4S9I'M
We guarantee you satisfaction.
to Quality and Z*i*ioes,
Highest prices paid for Cotl
ct
H. C. CURRY4C
ELEGANT INEW
FAIL
AT
NO 2 BOWNE’S BRICK BLOCK, - - BAINDRIDGE,Gij
: O :
Full Line Dress Goods
Full Line Winter Prints,
Full Line Worsteds
Full Line White Goods,
Full Line Hosiery.
Full Line tVintcrCIothing,
Full Line Groceries,
Full Line Confe-tioneria,
Full Line Staple Goods,
Full Line of Everything.
SHOES, CLOTHING, SHOl
His Stock of Ladies and Gentlemen’s fine Shoes and Boots, and his stock ofB
Fall Clothing for Men and Boys is unequalled in both style and prices, Gi 1 **
call before purchasing elsewhere.
Highest price paid for all kind of COUNTRY PRODl
II. IVU-SBAt
JAMES R. BABBIT'S,
n
I AM NOW RECEIVING MY STOCK OF
FALL AND WINTER GOOl
WHICH I WILL SELL
LOW FOR THE CAS!
All I ask is to give me a call and see what I keep in stock. I do not prop®*
sell goods for less than cost—I must have a profit on tnem to live uni r I
expenses. Neither do I propose to sell you one article at cost and make it 11
propose to sell yeu
on something else. I intend to conduct
A Fair and Honorable XIuhxi 1 ^®
and on business principles. Once more I ask you to give me a call aD ^ see r jA]
stock comprising of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Groc j
Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, &e,—in fact ar-ylhiug you may call for.
Will Pay the Highest Market Priee for Country
Thanking all for their past patronage, I respectfully ask for a continual
the some. - -
JAMES It
Another large shipment of those justly Cclebri^™’
QUEEN COFFEE POTs]