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SOUTHERN BANNER: HAN 31, 1878. County and City Printer. LOCAL DEPARTMENT. See the grand announcement of James M. Gray A Co. in our adver tising columns. Goods are bound to Organ for Oconee and Madison Counties. 86,1 cheap In Athe “t Ilramntlo lteaillni*. All who desire to enjoy a literary feast can have the opportunity of doing so to-night (the 21st) Mrs. Priscilla Cooper Goodwyn will appear at Deupree Hall to-uight where she will entertain the audience in her inimitable Dramatic Readings and Recitations. We hope to sec a crowded flail. The great triumvirs—Davis, Sapp & Brvdie. jy Advertisements mutt altmya be handed in nut later S o’doek on Saturday, if intended to appear on Tuesday. Cash System. Front and alter this date all sub scriptions to the Southern Banner must be paid in advance, and no name will be entered on the subscrip tion books unless the cash accom- panics the same. Our agents will please be governed by the above instructions. To Those In Arrears. We are now making out a new sot of subscription books mid remodeling our list. Accounts will be sent to all who are in arrears, and it is earn estly hoped that all who are indebted to us will promptly respond. Parties thus indebted will be given until the 15th of May in which to respond after which all who are more than one year in arrears will have their names stricken from our subscription list and proper means will be devised for collecting amounts due. This course is rendered necessary from the fact that we are compelled to pay cash for everything consumed, and if we fail t~ collect the hundreds of MuhoiiIv. Mount Vernon Lodge will celebrate the 24th ol June, St. John’s Day, by a public speech and dinner at the Deupree Hall. R. Chapple, W. M. Kntortalnmont, The Sunday School children of the Presbyterian Church will have an en tertainment at Deupree’s Hall Thurs day, 8 o’clock, p. m., May 23rd. The entertainment will be both highly entertaining as well as instruc tive. Come one, come all. Admission 25 cents. CSpFinest Meddlesen Blue flaunel suits at lower prices than ever at M. G. & J. Cohen’s. Calico War. Nothing which has transpired in our city for some time has created as much excitement as did the war of prices be* tween two of our leading merchants in the early part of last week. Goods were never as mercilessly sacrificed by the most reckless auctoneer as was calico by Messrs. Gray and Cohen. The battle opened at eariy morn with calico at 5 cents and continued all day, the market closing at 2 cents when stocks had been exausted. The news of the battle of prices spread rapidly throughout the city and into the country and hundreds availed themselves of the opportunity of get ting cheap prints. A rumor that Xjocal Blendlnas. —Geo. Pi. Tilley has returned to Athens. —The old bell cow still roams at large on.the College campus. —The University Cadets had a public parade on Wednesday evening last. —For a report of the debate on Friday night last, see Phi-Kappa Notes. i —The Masonic Fraternity will have a celebration on the 24ll» of June. —Burns’ Silver Cornet Band ex- nurted up the raging canal while in Augusta. -Something interesting to tax payers in the published proceedings of Council. —G. W. Thomas, Esq., h building Youiik men’s Christian Asso ciation Convetion The President of the State Sunday School Convention, hnsappoiiitcdjlhe following fraternal messengers to the dollars due ns and scattered all over ! Young Men’s Christian Association the country we not only do ourselves great injustice but are unable to prosecute our business and give our patrons as good a paper as wo would be pleased to send them. B®“Finest Meddlesen Blue flannel suits at lower prices than ever at M. G. A J. Cohen’s. II. A. Liowranee. Having withdrawn from the “ Athens Furniture Manufacturing Company,’’ and bought out the entire stock and machinery belonging to the manufacturing department, with first class workmen in charge he would be pleased to have the patronage of any of his friends, who want lumber pi any kind dressed mouldings of all paterns, or any kind of furniture made or repaired, from a cane seat chair rebottomed ; to tiie finest of upholstering. mayH-tf. toyLargc lines of Gents’ fine and medium business suits at lewest prices ever touched since the war. 3>. G. A J. Cohen. Convention meeting in Gainesville, on the 26th of June : Lamar Cobb, At liens; S. J. Winn, T. 31. Peeples, Lawrcnceville; M. Richardson, Nor- cross ; A. H. Colquitt, W. L. Gold smith, T. P. Janes, J. C. Kimball, W. A. Candler, Atlanta; J. B. Estes, Gainesville ; H. P. Bell, Cumming; J. F. McClelland, Stone Mountain. The President, W. G. Whidby, will also attend ns a messenger. JSfiyLarge lines of Gents’ fine and medium bnsiness suits at lowest prices over touched since the war. 3f. G. A J. Cohen. Council Proceedings. Council Chamber, j Athens, Ga., May 14, 1878, > 8 o’clock p. in.} Council met this evening pursuant to ad journment, present His Honor, Maj or Buckcr, and a full board of Aidermen except Alderman Talmadge. On motion of Alderman Palmer, the action of Council on ths Sth April, 1878, fixing the tax law for the present year was reconsidered, and the following ordinance on taxation, having been read twice, section by section, was unani mously adopted. Sxc. 1. Be it ordained, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Athena, and it is hereby ordained by the authority of the same, that for the support of tha government of the city of Athena, for paying the interest and liquidating the principal of the bonded debt, and for other purposes, ordinary and contingent, the fol lowing taxes are hereby levied and assessed, on all the property hereinafter named, within the city limits for the year 1878, and this ordinance ahull continue in force‘until other wise ordained by the Maj'or and Council. Sue. 2. On all real estate, not exempt by the laws of this State, there shall bo levied a tax of one dollar, on every one hundred dollars of the assessed vulue theieof. Sxc. S. On all stock in trade, whether mer chandise or investod in connection with any manufactory, mechanic arts, or other similar business, and on all goods ou consignment or commission, there shall ,be levied a tax of one dollar on every one hundred dollars of the vulue thereof. Sec. 4. On all carriages, wagons, buggies, or other vuhicies, horses, mules, jennet, jacks, cattle, hogs, sheep or goats, there shall be levied a tax of one d>Uar on every one hundred dollMs’of the value thereof. Se«. 5. Onjall iron safes, office,5 household und kitehen furniture, pianos, and other musi cal instruments, sewing machines, gold, silver and plated ware, watches, clocks, diamonds, and jewelry of all kinds, law and other library books, pictures, tools of trade, plantation and garden implements and nil other property of . similar charter, subject to taxation by the " *■“** wtitaiiw quite a severe article j laws of this state, there shall bo levied a tax ot in reference to the management of] 0110 dollar 011 «veiy ou8 hundred dollar* of the are always ready to lend a helping Oconee Cemetery. If the charges vulu ° thereot ‘ hand, so command us at your pleas- »ave true the matter should be inves- • S , E °; \\ °“ “ U T? ®' xture3 .’ “ 0 * J r I . , *I included in returns of stock, billiard*, pool and llgaieil. bagetelle tables, printing presses, type, print- —Augusta bavs that Athens first io » umU ' n * 1 aud machinery, there shall be * levied a tax of one dollar, on every one hundred stocks would be replenished during the night and that next morning prints j a handsome residence on Prince would be given away kept ns front | Avenue. joining the army of buyers the first day, feeling sure we could come iu on tho second charge, but we “got left.” Oconee County Full*. The Premium List of the Oconee County Fair Association is now ready for distribution by the efficient Secre tary Dr. D. R. Richardson, of Wat- kiusville. We have examined the list and find it very comprehensive in provisions for the encouragement of the varied industries of the country, including stock, farm products, manu factures, art. Ac, Ac. The people of Oconee county are truly progressive and by concert of action are fast taking rank with the older counties ot the State. Let the good work go on. We —The Fireman’s parade on Friday evening last brought many, people out on the streets. —The State Agricultural Society meets in Athens in August. The society will be heartily welcomed. —Borns’ Silver Cornet Band re turned from Angusta on Thursday evening last, covered all Jjver with glory. —John S. Davidson, Esq., of Au gusta has been invited to deliver the address on the occasion of the 31a- sonic eelebrati >n on the 24th of June. The Athens Chronicle of last I>oes it Fay to Advertlso ? Lord A Taylor, the wealthy dry goods merchants of New York, believe in advertising. Hear them: “ Of all tlie methods open to the merchants for advertising his business, an experience of nearly half a century enables us to unhesitatingly declare in favor of the- newspaper. It is, without exceptton, the most economical, persistent, pains taking and successful canvasser any business firm can secure for the pur pose of brining their goods to*the attention of the consumer.’’ egy-Largc lines of Gents’ fine and medium business suits at lowest prices ever touched sinco the war. 31. G. A J. Coiien. The Prise Drill >• • - Ot'the University cadets ’will take place before the Newton House, next Friday evening, the commissioned officers of the Guards acting as judges. Two prizes will be given in each company. The first will be a hand** some gold-headed cane, offered by the commissioned officers. The sec ond, a copy of Upton’s Infantry Tactics, presented by Col. L. II. Charbonnier. Mr. L. C. Palmer will deliver the prizes to the successful contestants. The public generally, aud the Indies especially, are invited to attend. Remember the boar— 5 o’clock, sharp.—Athens Chronicle Dr. A. Yoniiji. The friends of Dr. Young in this section will be glad to learn that he is prominently spoken of as a candi date for Congress from Texas. * With talent and education and devotion to the interests of the Sontli, proven by his nets both public and private, the people of Texas would honor them selves by-honoring him. We clip the following complimentary notice of Dr. Young, from a. late copy of the Cleburne (Texas) Chronicle : Two articles appear this week, fa voring Dr. A. Young as a candidate for Congress. We fully endorse everything that is said in favor of Dr. Young. “As a Democrat, as a citi zen and a soldier, his record is sill that could be wished,’’ and should he be the candidate of the Democratic party of this district, there is no man that could receive a warmer support lrom us, or that we should prefer to see occupy that positiou. taxed bjr the State, and subject to city tax there shall be levied a tax of fifty cents on every one hundred dollar* of the valne thereof. Sec. 8, On all the shares of stock, of the stockholders, resident or non-resident,Jof any bank or banking association, either State or national, located in this city, there shall be SSrM. G. & J. Cohen’s specialty: Pure white linen Duck vests at $1 50 each. . levied a ui ono uuuar on overcome her in a fireman’s contest, dollare of tha Talne tllcreof . then interfered with the bnsiness of Sec. 7. On all money,) solvent or partially the Georgia Railroad by buildm" the * ol,eut notes, open accounts or obligation* of Northeastern, then defeated Judge ' “ y k ‘ md for m0Bey aad °“ aU bond8 that 1116 King lor President of tho same, and lostly allowed Barns’ Silver Cornet Band to bear off the musical prizo. Personal. , Mr - \ < he popular Book-. Uvied a tax of fifty cents on every one hundred keeper for A J. Cohen, returned I dollars of the market value thereof, last week from Hot Springs, Arkansas I Sec. 8. On the gross receipts of all] sales at He reports his health considerably «<*»<»» (legal sales by sheriffs, guardians, exec- • - J I utors and administrators excepted), and on the * 1 gross receipts of the Athens agency, or agencies T. W. Rucker, Esq., left Athens of each insurance, telegraph or express oompa- last week for Hot Springs, Arkansas Uy, there shall be leviad a tax of one per cent, n i ■ •- , _ | Sec. 10. Each male citizen auhjeot to road r. . IBS been a constant sufferer 1 du ty under the laws of this State, between the with rheumatism recently, and visits ages of twenty-one and fifty j-eara shall work the Springs with the hope of obtaining flve *** on the 8tree '' 9 or W a tax of tw0 d ° : ' relief ° * n beu thereof. Sec. 11. Bach street intrusion, covering an 3Ir. Joe. Bird, a former citizen oflireaof twenty-five square yard* or anyfrao- Atbens but a resident of Conyers is at tional P art thcreof > fivo do,larii and twenty Metlioctlst Dim© Clnl*. At the request of the ladies of the Presbyterian Church, the meeting for this week has been postponed. The next meeting will be held at Mr. W. G. Nobles, on Friday, the 31st inst. (^Finest Meddlesen Blue flannel suits at lower prices than ever at 31. G. A J. Cohen’s. The silverware delivered by the National Silver-Plating Co., No. 704 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, is giv ing entire satisfaction. All orders me promptly filled, and no one need hesitate about sendiug them money. —Lutheran Observer. fi®“Largo lines of Gents’ Fine aud medium business suits at lowest prices ever touched since the war. M.G. &J. COHEN. Auguatn Advertisements. T. M A UK WALTER. Who vve believe is the oldest marble dealer in Georgia has an advertisement in this issue. He is constantly in re ceipt of all the latest designs from the finest workers and artists in this country and Europe and having ample capital is prepared to sell as fine and cheap work as can be had in this State. G. O. ROBINSON, The live 3Iusic dealer of Auguta, has an advertisement in this issue to which we invite attention. Mr. Robin son sells Musical Instruments at manu facturer’s prices and guarantees to give satisfaction or refund money. His trade extends from Virginia to the gulf. PENDLETON & BROS. Foundry and Machinists have a large advertisement in this issue. They propose te save freight from Augusta to buyers of Iron Columns and Stove Fronts. GEO. R. LOMBARD, Proprietor of the Forest City Foun dry has one of the largest and best establishments in the State. He deals in and repairs all kinds of plantation machinery, mills, &c. G. & J. Cohen’s specialty; Pare white linen Duck vests at $150 each. mtxv Inspection of Fir© Depart ment. By order of Gapt. Henry Beussee, Chief of our Fire Department, a gen eral inspection was had of all the machines on Friday last His Honor, Mayor Rucker and the members of Council were invited to aid in the insjtection which they cheerfully did. All expressed themselves as highly delighted with the condition ot the different machines. The inspection began with Pioneer Hook and Ladder, and Babcock, Capt. C. G. Talmadge; 2d, Hope No. 1, steamer, Capt. R. J. Christy; 3d, Relief, Capt Ed. John son, (colored) As stated above machines, halls and accoutrements of all kinds were found in splenedd con dition. After inspection the steamer was taken to the spring, steam was raised and a double stream of water was thrown—one on top of Deupree Hall and the other on the old Franklin Hotel. The test was witnessed by a large number of interested spec tators. Relief, hand engine, played from the cistern in frdht ot the New ton House, which trial was witnessed by a large number of spectators. In consequence of an anticipated prize drill early iu June, Hook A Ladder did not come out First Assistant, W. IL Jones, 2d Assistant, W. A. Bain and 1st Engineer Thomas Bailey, and 2d Engineer J. M. Bassett, were all at their post, and aided in making the occasion a success in every partic ular. Three cheers for our efficient firemen and rtf. WO present on a visit to his son, John Bird of this place. His friends were glad to welcome him to his former ! home. We omitted last week to note the departure of Jake Tweedy for Phila- cents for eaoh additional square yard to be assessed bj* the Clerk of founcil. Sec. 12, All persons who did on the 1st dajr of April 1878, own or bold, for themselves, cr others, either as parent, guardian, trustee, executor, administrator, or agent, any or all of the property enumerated in sections 2, 3,4, 5, 6,7 of tha foregoing ordinance, shall be liable delphia. Mr. T. is visititl" his rela- for th ® tax thereon, and shall make retnrn of lives in that city. His constant and the (oxe ®^ real ,. e9Ute j t0 the CIerK of , , . , Council on or before the 1st day of June, arduous labors as foreman of the Sko. 18. The President or chief officer in moulding department of tho Athens I charge of each bank or banking association Foundry entitle him to rest, and we | *|*her State ° r Na ^° na '» ^ted in this city, hope and do not doubt but that ant. Died, At the residence of her father, on I shall rotum to tho Clerk of Council, on or be fore the first day of June, the names of eaoh his visit will be very picas- | shareholder, resident or non-resident of the hank he represents, giving the number of shares that each shareholder owns, and the market value ot the same on the let day of April 1878. c . 3 ,, . . , | Seo. 14. The Clerk of Council shall keeps Saturday the 11th inst. of consump- separate account of the return required by Sec tion, Carrie Elizabeth, daughter of I tion 13—the President # or Chiel officers in charge Daniel H. and Nancy Brydie, colored. •* “V b,nk #r bankin « awociat!on may pay . on • . . . ' the tax assessed against tha shareholders there- aged 20 years and 4 months. The of> otherwlao the 9h#11 be from the deceased bad been nn acceptable mem* J shareholders m other taxes art collected* ber of the Baptist church for seven I Sec. 15. All persons subject to taxition on years. She bore her afflictions with °T, K r'V P r ' . . .... , , I the Clerk of Council 6n the 4r»t days of April, Christian fortitude—was beloved by Oetober and January of each year, and all who knew her, and her remains I shall pay the tax due at the time they make aaid were followed to the grave on Sunday r ® tnraa * ,, | , ,.J* . , . J 1 6xo. IS. Section 391,407, 408,410,411,412, the 12th, by relatives ahd a ,ar g e (and so much e^aa relates to the time of pay- concourse of sorrowing friends. j ment of taxes) of tho Tax Ordinance of 1878, Yes, we eon eliange a fifty dollar •• wd down published Ordinances, shall bill if you want a bottle of Globe I rem»m in full force, and is hereby attached and F lower Cough Syrup, the greatest I * P* rt ot tbia ordinance, and Cough and lung remedy in the world; the 0rdiMn< * P aMed Jun8 244 W74,setting or if you want to try it first and see if “ ide one half of ono V° T “ nt of the *“ Ievi *d what the Hon, Alex. H. Stepens, Ex- mter^t and principal of Railroad Bonds, n. t?_„ ,i 1 and one-eighth of one per cent.’ to pay interest and principal of Collage Bonds and three-eighths of one per cent, for general expenses shall re main in full force. 8xo. 17. That all Ordinances or part* of Or dinances militating against this Ordinance be ahd the same are hereby repealed. Application of W. F. Hood, asking Conneil to refund to him amount of license tax paid on Bagatell Table, was laid on the table. The City Tax assessed against Hettie Adams colored for tho year 1877, amounting to three dollars was remitted. Couucil adjourned. W. A. GILLKLAND, Clerk. List of Letters. The following list of letters are advertised in the Athens Post-office, May 21tb, 1878. Persons calling for said letters will please state they are advertised and date: Willie Bailey. Mrs. Martha J. Butler.. Rainey Collins. Polley Church. J. F. Dutton. S. E. Evans. Wiley Garrison. James Grayer. F. M. Ilalliday. S. P. Kenney. T. J. Leak. W. J. Moorehcad. Miss J. Newton. 3Irs. Pollie Newton. 3Iammie Park. Cla'k Thompson. Annie Teachont. Miss Mary Turner. Clary Wilherns. H. O. Walters. Dickey Whitehead. J. II. HUGGINS Still Ahead 1—The attention of all my friends and the public generally, just a word. I have now on hand one of the handsomest and most com plete stock of goods ever offered to the people; complete because inoBt anything that you want can be found at the Stoic of Jas. H. Huggins,. Crockery, Glassware, and Lamps by the wholesale. Table and Pocket Cutlery at prices to suit the buyer. An Elegant Eiarht Blade Pearl Handle Pocket Knife for One Dollar. Come and see it. Wooden and Tinware of all kinds cheap. Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Molasses Ac. All other Groceries at bottom figures. Dry Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes and Leather. The celebrated Long Wooden Dus ters, (every housekeeper ought to- have one). Also beautiful Lamp Mats. Fifty Boxes Schultz's Star Soap. The best Soap and the largest Bar% made for the money. Give it a trial and be convinced. All who want a No. 1 Sewing Ma chine Oil call on me. Special induce ments to wholesale buyers. The Best Lubricating and Farmers Oil always on band. The best Kerosene Oil 20 cts. a gal Ion. Bottom figures guaranteed to those wishing it by tbe barrel. Lime for Building and Agrioultura purposes. Special figures on large quantities. Highest market price paid for all kinds produce. All 'my friends are invited to call and see me. Jas. H. Huggins, * No. 7, Broad Street, Athens, Ga. Gov. Smith, Ex-Gov. Brown and Hon. Robert Toombs'of Georgia, says about it is true, you can ’get a Sample Bottle for ten cents at Dr. C. W. Long, A Co, Drug Store, Athens Ga, that relieves an ordinary cold. The Globe Flower Cough Syrup never had unequal for Coughs, Colds a: Lung Affections. It positivi cures Consumpton when all other J The City Tax paid by Robert, Gcorgo and J. boasted remedies fail. Sample Bottles, g. jBoothe, for the yeari877, amounting t« $8.60 Flower Syrup, for sale by. ten cents. Regular size, fifty doses, j vra remitted and the Treasurer inatruoted a«- t>B. C. W. LONG A Co.* ALGO. HI 1 * ltrawx Always keep the bottle handy, Do not place it out of sight, For it cured our little Andy, Who was coughing day and night Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup. We, tbe undersigned, recognizing the fact that the price of all commod ities has been reduced, and believing that a reduction in our business, on a eash basis, would benefit us, as well as our customers, we have, therefore, concluded to reduce our charges as , follows, which will go into effect on (the first of February next: Single shave 15 cents; snaving by the ticket 10 cents, hair-cutting 25 cents, shampooing 25 cents, and all other work in proportion. Very Respecfully, Sapp A Bridyk, Reid A Harris, Barbers. Now and Then.—It is only now and then that such men as Hon. Alex. H. Stephens, Ex-Gov. Smith and Ex-Gov. Brown of Ga., endorse a medicine for the throat and lungs, and when they ko it is pretty good evidence that the remedy must be good for the cure of coughs, colds and lung affec tions. They recommend the (xlobe Flower Cough Syrup, and their testimonials are io be seen round tho ten cent sample bottles of the Globe ,-itu rdingtj*. I-'HIJ YWriY i H> .v *. •• O’-dit*M tof'U mr Athens, Ga- > u- ©it t- * mix