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Ooininmiicntlou. In your issue of the 27th ult., was an article written by someone, I know not who. captioned “ Put on the Brakes,” and with the signature “.John.” As I said be fore. I do not know who John is* there arc so many Johns. Well, John seems to have some idea about hell, and says, “ What a vast domain ! tio no further back than the Christian era.” I would suppose from that expression that John is a predestinu rian. knowing thnt a great many of them have no use Cor the old Scriptures, though Paul said the Scriptures were profitable, Vc. John puts two interrogatories; the first is, “ Where is hell?” and the next is, “ What is hell?” I have waited to see whether any one would try fo give John nn answer, and as none have. I will try. If John is nn honest seeker after truth and wishes to know the origin of the word and where the place is located, if he will get a small book entitled ” Elliot's Doctrines of Christianity,” and turn to page 141 and read the discourse commencing on that page on future retribution (the text can he found in 1 Cor., 13 c., 50, 57, 58 vs.), he will be instructed. If lie can't find the l>ook. if he will come and see me, I can ac commodate him. It is much nearer to the place than a great many imagine, and if he will try he can go to it in his lifetime and see for himself, provided lie should live a a few years. Wm. T. O. Cook. TriK<‘<l.y in Alliens Southern Watchman. On Tuesday evening last about dark, our usually very quiet city was thrown into considerable excitement by the report that Mr. Lafayette Maupin had shot himself, in the nieghborhoou of the Ferro-Lithic spring. We proceeded to the plaee in com pany with some friends, and found his body, surrounded by several policemen and other citizens, in a little skirt of pine woods around the cotton field of Mr. E. 11. Ware, near the Northeastern Railroad de pot. A negro man who was ploughing in Mr. Ware’s corn-field near by, heard the re port of the pistol, ami knowing it was an unusual thing for anyone to be shooting there, went to investigate the matter, and found Mr. M. lying on the ground in a pool of blood, with a bullet hole in his head, just above the right ear. Supposing him to he dead, he immediately gave the alarm, and l)rs. Gerdine and W. A. Carl ton repaired to the spot and found the un fortunate young man still alive. They did all they could for him, but in a short time his spirit took its Hight. Owing to the absence of coronor W. F. Hood, Judge S. M. Herrington acted as Coroner pro tern., and had the body re moved to the residence of Mr. Walseinan, where the deceased had been boarding, and summoned a jury of inquest, with Mr. (J. S. Swilling as foreman. After hearing the statements of the physicians and all the evidence that could be elicited, the jury returned as their verdict that the de ceased had come to his death from the ef fects of a pistol-ball wound in the head, in dicted by his own hand, while laboring un der a fit of temporary insanity or mental depression. Sir. Maupin came to this city about ten years since, and was employed by Messrs. M. G. & J. Cohen as a clerk for a number of years. Latterty, however, he had been in business on his own account, and was doing very well. On Monday night last his entire stock of goods was consumed by tire—he having saved nothing but his iron safe, which contained about &KM> in cash, llis stock was insured, and on Thursday he applied for the insurance, we under stand. was told by the agent that the pay ment of the loss would be resisted by the company. It is said that from that time until his tragic death, he seemed to be labor ing under mental gloom and despondency, which must have culminated in temporary aberration of mind and led to the terrible deed. Mr. Maupin was well known in this community, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves an interest ing young wife, to whom he had only been married a few months, and his tragic death has cast a deep gloom over our entire com munity. How to Mniuige n Jury. Virginia OUy Chronicle. Presently the stillness of the court-room •was interrupted by the entrance of a man, who catne in with a situ 111 in g, uneasy step, and with his lint in his hand. He halted and leaned against the railing. Nobody took the slightest notice of him, however. At last he took courage and spoke : “Is the judge in ?” The clerk immediately awoke his Honor. “ Well, what do you want?” “I’m looking for a job, your Honor. I’ve been looking for work over a month.” “There’s nothing for you here,” “ I thought yc occasionally gave jury men a job. I don’t read newspapers any. and bein' a stranger in town I haven’t got any prejudices agin anybody. A pard of mine tvrotc down to me at Reno, last week, and said that the jury "business up here was brisk an’ it would pay to come up. As I’m a stranger to you and a little hard up, I’ll start in and serve for a case or two for naif price an’ you kin see what I kin do.” “ What arc your main qualifications?” “ My strong suit is makin’ a jury agree. No juries ever get hung if I'm on ’em. I jest lay low till they take the first ballot, then jine the majority and argue the rest into it. I can discount any lawyer talking. I can show ’em up points they never tum bled to before. Sometimes I have to use force, but seldom. Once, down at Truc kee. in a murder case, there were a couple of fellers standin’ out agin hangin’, and after arguin’ with ’em as smooth and gen tlemanly as I could for over a quarter of an hour, I went for ’em with chairs, and by the time I’d busted half a dozen pieces of furniture over 'em they was glad to come in with a verdict of 1 Murder in the first degree,’ and the feller was hung not long afterward. In these justice courts 1 can get on the jury, and if you’ll give me a wink as how you want the easo'to'go I'll guarantee to fetch in the verdict you want, or not take a cent.” The man was told to drop around again in a day or so and they would try and make a vacancy for him. In order to do it, however, some’ regular juryman will prob ably have to be discharged. The Flrwt Rule. Atlanta Constitution. The first bale of new Georgia cotton was roceived from the plantation of Colonel P. W. Jones, Albany Ga., Aug 3d. It sold for seventeen and a half cents, and was im mediately forwarded by express to Flan j ders ltrothers. of Macon. Colonel Jones is one of t he most thorough and successful farmers in the State, and lias produced and sold the first hale of cot ton every year since the war, witli one ex cept ion.'notwithstanding the fact that there is heavy competition among the farmers of southern and southwest Georgia for the prize. Mr. James Hone, nn old and respected citizen of this place, died on Saturday last, and was buried Sunday. He had been in had health for some time past, and was. we presume near 80 years of age. —Southern Watchman. TOTT|S_PILLS A Noted Divine says They are tvorth their weight in gold . READ WHAT HE SAYS: Da. Tutt:— Dear Sir: For ten years I have been a martyr to Dyspepsia, Constipation, and Piles. Last spring your pills were recommended to me ; I used them (but with little laith). lam now a well man, liavcgoo'd appetite, digestion perfect, regulars ools, piles gone, and I have Rained forty pounds solid flesh. They are worth their weight in gold. Rev. It. L. SIMPSON, Louisville, Ky„ mimbia mil i A Dr. Tutt has been en- TUTPS PiLLS K ! ‘K cd in thc i ,rac,ice oi , 1 medicine thirty years, and CUKE BICK HEAD- fora longtime was demon. ACHE. strator of anatomy in the "““““T M edical College of Gcor- TIITTJQ PI I S P i: *- I,encc persons using IUI I O I ILLvJ his Pills have the guaran- CUKE DTSFEPSIA. tee that they are prepared mMmmmmmmmm On Scientific prinelplCS, tutts pills quackery. lie has succeeded in CURE CONSTIPATION combining ill them the ..' .... . - heretolore antagonistic XIIXXJO P'l I Q qualities of a strengthen lUl I O I ItLO i ng,purgative,oua apur* CURE PILES. i tying tonic. ____ 1 heir tirst apparent ef- XIIXXIO DSI I O feet is to increase the ap- IU I I rSLLO petite by causing the food to properly assimilate. CUKE FEVER AND Thus the system is nour ished, and by their tonic a action on the digestive or- TUTPS PUS pans, regular and healthy ■wi ■ w ■ evacuations arc produced. CURE BILIOUS COLIC The rapidity with which . persons take on flesh. TIIXXIO Dll I O while under the influence IUI I O fILLO of these pills, ol itself in dicates their adaptability CU PLAINT to nourish the body, and hence their efficacy in cur- TIITTtO nil | O * n K nervous debility, met lUl I O rILLo ancholy.dyspepsia, wast -1 w ing of thc muscles, slug- OUBB TORPID LIVER prishness of the liver, chronic constipation, and imparting health nnd strength to the system. Sold everywhere. Office, 35 Mu ray Street, New York. iTWUiriPH OF SCIENCE, f B Gray Hair can be changed to a 3 R glossy black by a single application of C |j Dr.Terr's Hair Dye. It acts like magic, J B and is warranted ns harmless as water. 3 | Price si.oo. Office 35 Murny St., N.Y. £g What is Queen’s Delight? Read the Answer It is a plant that grows in the South, and is spe cially adapted to the cure of diseases of that climate. NATURE’S OWN REMEDY, Entering at once into the blood, expel ing all scrof tilous, syphilitic, and rheumatic affections. Alone, it it a searching alterative, but when combined with Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock, and other herbs, it forms Dr. Tutt’s Sarsaparilla and Queen’s Delight, The most powerful blood purifier known to medical science for the cure of old ulcers, diseased joints, foul discharges Irom the ears and nostrils, abscesses, skin diseases, dropsy, kidney complaint, evil effects of secret practices, disordered liveraml spleen. Its use strengthens the nervous system, imparts a fair com plexion, and builds up the body with HEALTHY, SOLID FLESH. As an antidote to syphilitic poison it is strongly recommended. Hundreds ol cases of the worst type have been radically cured by it. Being purely veg etable its continued use will do no harm. The best time to take it is during the summer and fall ; and instead of debility, headache, fever and ague, you will enjoy robust health bold by all druggists. Vrice, SI.OO. Office, 35 Murray Street, New York. U* ~| A-Ok) fTf a 'lav 8 lilt Fare made by Agents I \ *3 selling our Chromes, Crayons, and Reward Motto, Scripture Text, Transparent, picture and Clmnuo (.'arils. 100 samples worth £4, sent postpaid for 7.1 c. Illustrated Catalogue free. J. 11. IIIFFORIFN SONS. BOSTON. [Established, 1830. J DR. W. H. McCURRY, Dentist, HARTWELL , GA. Will do all work in the Dental line. Tie uses the very best material anil guarantees satisfaction. He can lie found at the Drag Store of A. G, McCurrv & Cos., when not professionally absent. 28 Hart sheriff’s sale. Will be sold, before the Courthouse iloor in Hartwell, Hart County. Georgia, on the First Tues day in September next, within the legal hours of safe, the following property, to-wit: ONE TRACT OF LAND, lying and being in the 1,116 th district G. M. of said (bounty joining lands of Baileys, John Cheek, Otis Hubbard and others, containing Forty-Eight acres, more or less, sold as the property of James Phillips, to satisfy a li. fa. from Hart County Court in favor of Aimer Norman vs. said -Tames Phillips, proper ty pointed out by Plaintiff's Attorney. This Au gust 7, 1877. J. R. MYEkS, Sheriff. A DMINISTRATOR’S SALE. -LA. Will be sold, ljefore the Courthouse door in Hartwell. Hart County, on the FIRST TUESDAY IN SEPTEMBER next, within the legal hours of sale, ONE TRACT OF LAND in the 1.119 th district of said County, adjoining lands of Mary E. Stowers, .lames J}. Alford and the estate of Moses Adams, containing 118 acres, more or less, sold as the prop erty of Lodwick Alford, deceased, of said County, for the benefit of the heirs ami creditors. Sold sub ject to widow’s dower. Terms, credit until 25th of December, 1877, with note and security, lsind given for title until purchase money is paid. This August 6th, 1877. D, C. ALFORD, Adui’r. CHEAPEST AND BEST STO VEB & TINWARE IN THE SOUTH. - AT A. K. CHILDS k CD’S, ATHENS. GEORGIA. * Ayer s Sarsaparilla tFor Scrofula, and all scrofulous diseases, Erysi pelas. Rose, or St. Antho ny's Fire, Eruptions and Eruptive diseases of the skin. Ulcerations of the Liver. Stomach, Kidneys. I.ungs. Pimples, Pustules. Roils. Blotches, Tumors. Tetter. Salt Rheum. Scald lleatl. Ringworm, Ulcers. Sores, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pain in the Rones, Side and Head. Female Weakness, Sterility, Leucorrhoea, arising from internal ulceration, and Uterine disease, Syphilitic anti Mercurial dis eases, Dropsy, Dyspepsia, Emaciation, General Debility, and for Purifying the Blood. This Sarsaparilla is a combination of vegetable alteratives Stillingia, Man drake, Yellow Dock —with the lodides of Potassium and Iron, and is the most ellicacious medicine yet known for the diseases it is intended to cure. Its ingredients are so skilfully com bined, that the full alterative effect of each is assured, and while it is so mild as to be harmless even to children, it is still so effectual as to purge out from the system those impurities and corruptions which develop into loathsome disease. The reputation it enjoys is derived from its cures, anti the confidence which prominent physicians all over the coun try repose in it, prove their experience of its usefulness. Certificates attesting its virtues have accumulated, and are constantly being received, and as many of these cases are publicly known, they furnisli convincing evidence of the superiority of this Sar saparilla over every other alterative medicine. So generally is its superi ority to any other medicine known, that we need do no more than to assure the public that the best qualities it has ever possessed are strictly maintained. ruKPAnrn uv Dr. J. C. AYER & CO., Lowell, Mass., Practical anti Annhjtic.nl Chr mint a. SOLD nr ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWIIKUB. E. B. BENSON & CO., Agents, Hartwell, Ga. I. H. HALL & CO., 3 to 10 Market A 233 A 335 East Bay, CHARLESTON. S. C. BOOHS, SASHES, BLINDS, All kinds of Manufactured Wood Work at unusually low prices, to suit the times. BUILDERS’ HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, &c., &c. We have the best ready mixed paints, all colors, guaranteed to give satisfaction. All of the above has our special super vision ; can otter inducements to all pur chasers. Thankful for past favors, wc solicit a liberal continuance of the same. Address L H. HALL & CO., Charleston, S. C. Or our Agents, E. B. BENSON A Cos.. 34 85 Hartwell, Un. For the cure of Cholera, Chol era-morbus, Cramp Colie, Diarrhea, and all pain and uneasiness in the stomach or bowels, arising from Flux or other causes. KEEP THE BOTTLE WELL CORKED. PRICE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. For sale by E. B. BENSON & CO., Hartwell, Ga., And by Druggists and Country Merchants generally. Hart sheriff’s sale. Will be sold before the Courthouse door in Hartwell, Hart County, Georgia, on the First Tues day in September next, within the legal hours of side, the following property, to-wit; ONE TRACT OF LAND, supposed to contain about Seventy-Five acres, lving in the 1,119 th district of said County, in the fork of Big and Little Ijglitwood Log Creeks and joining W. A. Sanders and others, as the property of M. Carter, deceased, to satisfy a fi. fa. in favor of A. J. Mathews vh. ,T. M. Carter and J. H. Sselton. executors of M. Carter, deceased, issued from Justice’s Court 1,112 th district of said County. Levy made by J. B. Alford, L. C-, and returned to' me. Thin August 7, 1*77. J R. MYERS. Sheriff. illi 7. ggasiiissjj SOLO | mgmm CHATTANOOGATcnn. A. K. CHILDS. R. NICKERSON. Y. H. WYNN. CHILDS, NICKERSON & CO., No. 15 Franklin Ilona* Building. Athena, Ga., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, NAILS, HORSE and MULE SHOES, HORSE SHOE NAILS, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Leads, Oils, Glass and Varnish, Harness Leather, MILS URN WAGONS, COTTON , MANILLA AND JUTE ROPE , Carriage and Saddlery Hardware, Felloes, Hubs, Spokes, Buggy Wheels. Axles, Springs, etc.. Rubber and Leather Belting, Mill Saws, Mill Findings, Anvils, Bellows, Vices, Hollow Ware, etc. Manufacturer’s agents for the sale of FAIRBANK S STANDARD SCALES, WINSHIP AND SAWYER’S CELEBRATED COTTON 6INS, Cider Mills, Syrup Mills and Evaporators, Watt Plows, Farmers’ Friend Plow, Pumps, Circular Saws, etc. SkrU" Amt article in our line not in stock, will be ordered when desired, with the least possible delay. CALL AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK AND PRICES. FURNITURE IN THE LATEST DESIGNS. PARLOR FURNITURE, DINING ROOM FURNITURE, CHAMBER FURNITURE. Thc Cheapest House in the South. t&r The Best Goods made and warranted at Less than Manufacturer’s Prices. G. V. DeGRAAF, 147, 147*, 149 & 159, Broad Street, AUGUSTA, GA. TT 7VT 7~) TP I? HP A TJ 7 " T T\T f~A. in all its branches. Sunday Morning calls, at the Store. L' AM AJUjAX jL Ur Night calls, 153 Broad Street. 6€ J. MYERS. S. MARCUS MYERS & MARCUS, JOBBERS IN DRY GOODS. NOTIONS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &C., 44 NO. 371 BROAI) STREET, AUGUSTA. GEORGIA. W. H. BROWN & BRO, Wholesale Druggist, BALTIMORE, MD,, J)ROPRIETORS and Manufacturers of Brown’s Monumental Bitters, “ Vegetable Worm Candy, “ Horse and Cattle Powders, “ Seidlitz and Soda Powders, “ Sewing Machine Oil, Essence Jamaica Ginger, “ Nerve and Bone Liniment, “ Cathartic and Tonic Liver Pills, “ Cough Syrup, “ Cod Liver Oil, “ King of All Pain—“ Kicrstead’s,” “ Blood Searcher—“ Lindsay’s,” “ Sarsaparilla—“ Schwartz’s,” “ Fever and Ague Powders— “ Coulson’s,” “ Flavoring Extracts— Full strength , “ Monumental Boquet Cologne, u Monumental Boquet Soap, “ Lily White and Rouge. All of the above reliable preparations can be had of E. B. BENSON & CO., 38-63 Hartwell, Ga. W. H. SATTERFIELD. W. A. HOLLAND. “REDTOP” SALOON. FINE WINES, WHISKIES, BRANDIES , CIGARS, and TOBACCOS. ~piVERYTIIING done np in the little brown jng. 3 SATTERFIELD & HOLLAND. ED. EMERICK SELL. CIIAS. FOSTER. SELL & FOSTER, JOBBERS OF WHITE GOODS, MILLINERY, FANCY and FURNISHING GOODS, GLOVES, HOSIERY ; NOTIONS, AND STATIONERY, Goods sold on the most liberal terms, at the lowest prices to responsible houses. SELL & FOSTER, No. 27 Hayne Street, Charleston, S. C. 47 72 EDWIN BATES, f CHARLES K. BATES, } TIIOB. K. MCGAHAN, j JAMES F. (lIBBES. > EDWIN BATES & CO., JOBBERS OF Dry Goods & Clothing, Nos. 122 & 124 Meeting Street, 33 CHARLESTON, S. C. 58 n,EORGIA—HART COUNTY. VA Notice is hereby given that I have filed in the Clerk’s Oftice of the Superior Court of Hart County, my petition praying to be relieved from the disability of contracting marriage, and that the same will stand for trial at the next term of said Court in Sep tember next. June 17th, 1877. 45-53 JOSEPH S. CHAMBERS. 500"'SBEsT’1000 B "Im WANTED. The highest prices will be paid for either or both. Those who know themselves indebted to me. in any way, had best bring on some wheat or oats, or come and settle otherwise. This is my first and last no tice. I want something to eat. i 48 55 C. A. WEBB.