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If’lfpmniltatt Visitor (TilOS. li. STUBBS, ) v D. W. D. BOULLY, j " Edito k FRIDAY MORNWGuDfiC. 24. 18’.V g—i—■i , Spain ami the -United States. There are sotflte things a’cOtnraon mind can comprehend, but the war like altitude of our government, and its rumored connection, iithrT direct or remoter, with Spanish Affairs, does r not afford us any gtoimd for arriving :it the purpose of the administration. Especially is this the case when we consider Minister Cushing’s report to Secretary Fish. So for as this report goes there is shown no Caustu belli ith Spain. ‘Certainly there is to be no effort made by the Uuitod States to inter fere with Cuban difficulties. The oc casion f*r such a step may have been offered years age, but there has been no recent occurrence of any violation of international law or treaty by Cu ba; mid, so for as the people know, we are at peace with every foreign power. Oor only serious trouble is on the Mexioan borders, and if preparations were making to arbitrate those diffi culties by an ap|>eal to arms it seems t> us that land forces-alone could | meet the emergency. Yet, there is i o recruiting toft he army, while nil ■ the naval force io afloat or under coin* i. tniatiou, and many ahipa of war, out <>! repair, are Wang placed upon a war footing : vi fact thorc is unusual activity in all the yards. I*, would be sheer 'folly to begin guessing at theobject—•we might vcn t ire to gaees that Grant had deter mined to immortalize himself by en forcing the Monroe doctrine, and then bo further front the truth than if we aboald guess it was only a ruse to divert the attention of the people from the vital issue -cf administrative reform. Mr louit Monday we spent a few honra vary pleasantly in the olever family of Dr. It, J. Bruce, of Thom aavllle. As the Doctor is one of the best and most prominent men there, his introdnotsou was a pass to the friendship and respect of the best oil mens, with sever A df whom we be came *erjui***d. Getting homo just before gdhrg to proaa, wo have only spaee and time to say that Thomasville is a flourish fri?r* and growing oity. Her merch carry large stooks, sell goods at fair prices, and her people generally are boapitablo and polite. The land nronnd is good, and as tho farmers diversify their crops, they are not f mlied to the wall as aro those who ]fent alt cotton. To Miss Bessie Bruce, the Doctor's interesting end accomyftrdied daugh t *r, wo are indebted for a nrioaity (to us), in the dhape of a banana flower. Those who wish to know how this fruit grows oan do so by calling at our office aud examining the bloom. The Follies or tub Coming Week. —The great folly, if not sin, of wast ing money during the Christmas week, fur fire-crackers and all other ►itch trash, should ceaae to be coun tenanced % society. There are among as aftß around us thousands of poor end helpless widows and or phans as weVlaß'Qther worthy objects, of charity-—there are many Who, this week, have no food, no lire, and out of whose lives have gone eyery ray of hops for the comfort* that we enjoy. We daily read of • much suffering among the poorer *laasaa,aret the half is no* told. Vv'oa'uJ it not be better then vft do. vo*e oar spfcre change to some good object ? Sftrtly, after the'week is pt, we would feel better, and begin the new consciousness that we bsd done sohre .good before J the close of the ohl one. TW* o)l.' EugencfG ran berry 'has )td chax£3 of this and last week’s is sue of the Visitor. He has filled the position x well that our readers have no cause tto regret our absence. Mr. W. O. Johnson has our thanks for the creditable wanner in which he has conducted foe local depart ment. Christmas —At we ti e a holiday next week,'this will bejjthe last pa|>ei isaued’this year. We take the oCca sion of thanking those who have ex pended ua their patronage, and wish, them a merry Christmas and a happy ew year. ■—i ■ ■ er The Covington Sun says that "Mr. F. P. Reynolds has made, this year, with three plows, 27 bales of cotton, nearly 400 . bnshels of com, and 100 bushels of wheat, besides a large crop of peas. He made 150 bushels Of .peas tfrom .©no bushel Ranted. Waverly and Ellerslic Grange*. December 21, 1875. Ed. Visitor. —A visit to Waverly Hall, and the pleasure of mingling w ith the P. of 11. in that section w li the happy fortune of your correspon dent. I was invited to a Grange meeting at that place on tho 17th. The Grange was opened by W. M., G. A. B. Dozier, at 4r. m. After the ini tiation of several candidates, and con sultation on subjects of great impor tance to agriculture, the Grange was suspended for one hour. We repair ed to the academy and enjoyed the finest supper of the aeasoa. The ta ble was beautiful and, on it wa< meats and breads of different kinds, oran ges, apples, and everything that heart could wish, were furnished by Win. Luttrell aud E. J. Stanford. In addition to all of tbi*,. W. M. Dozier placod upon the table twelve largo bottles of bis luscious wines. So there was nothing want ing to make it agreeable to the taste, and as everything was arranged by Mrs. L. of course it was beautiful to the eye. The quality and quantity of these refreshments was sufficient proof of the good tas-e of the ladies of Wav erly and tho liberality of the above named gentlemen. After we had enjoyed u much of the refreshments as prudeuce would allow, wo returned to the Grange Hall, and heard many good sugges tions from some of the best farmers in the county. Among the number were Messrs. Stanford, Kilpatrick aud Marshal. This mooting could not list always aad we all partedconsiilcrnbly revived and more determined than ever to be farmers instead of mere planters. Our own enjoyment had not as yet ended, for after enjoying the hos pitalities of a friend wc loft the good people of Waverly Hall to enjoy our selves uraong Uw I*, of 11. around Ellorslie. Wo arrived at the last named plaoe at 11 o’clock a. m , and after a few salutations, greetings and a social confab, we were invited to the now storehouse of Robert Car ter, and partook freely of refresh ments provided by tho matrons of Ellerslic, aud us at Waverly, there was an ample sufficiency of things “good.’’ After refreshments were enjoyed Klleralio Grange met for eketihn and installment of officers. T. J. Gran beKry, W. M. for coming year. Sug gestions for good of the Order oalled, to which W. L. N. G. Oalis Past M. E. P. Willis, and Dr. Ashford re sponded, with many good feints to farmers. I would say thnt the farmers in tho vicinity of Waverly and Eilerslie are making preparations fora better day. Their conversation would show that they are disgusted with the past sys tem of hiring “more freedinon to make more cotton to buy more corn.” Ttoeir fields of grain prove that they are determined to diversify their farmii, and be independent. In con clusion I would say if our present Senator would take advice given by these brother’s, feis horse would no longer bo fr'gbtenod at M corn on the cob.” The two above named<Sranges?m phatically denounce thotrafliein farm produce, and as Cataula has done, resolved to withhold patronage from those who engage in the traffic. With many thanks to Waverly and KMerslie, I am, yours, respectfully, ‘•A Gukst." i ThijmhTkku.—Sain Hard, the orig inal third-termer, says, in his Mout ‘gomery Journal, th:t thousands of true ami life-long Democrats will support <3rant in 1876. Wo aro in clined to think that the ex-Governor of Idaho wiH find out that where one Democrat votes for Grant ten Repub licans will vote against him; and Samuel will find himself as much mis taken as when he attempted to hood wink post-muster geueral Jewell, about the Atlanta post-office. Confer sucre Appointments —The recent session of the annua! confer ence of the M.*K. Church, South, at Americus, was a harmonious oue. Rev. J. B. RlcGehoe is continued as the presiding elder cf the Colum bus district. Rev. G. S. Johnston is returned to tho Hamil on circuit. Cataula circuit —L. G. B. Wiggins. Butler “ —AY. F. Robison. BT The Gainesville Eagle says j the buildings at Porter Springs are to be reconstructed, enlarged and greatly improved. A daily stage liue ( is to be put on between Gainesville' and the springs, leaving Dahlonega two miles to foe west. Lumpkin county is looking up. The General Asscmbl v of Georgia convenes the soeowd Wed net dry in January. Written for the Visitor. The Belies of Hamilton. Hamilton, December, 1875. Ed. Visitor.— -In your issue of the I f>! h, you present to your readers some sprightly and telling verses beaded “The Beaux of Hamilton.” Now, while we appreciate the-e ver ses as a literary effort, yet we do most earnestly and solemnly protest against 'lie shocking manner in which their author has made wholesale bridges over the lovely noses of our fair belles. We waited with eager impatience the last issue of your pa per fully expecting to find therein a production from the ready pen of your new (?) contributor, in which the amende honorable, would he niad-e by chronicling the varied charms and graces of our lovely belles. We were disappointed however, and this ten der susceptible heart of ours feels most keenly the slight which our la dies have received. Indeed, Mr. Ed* itor, we are wrought tip to a pitch of disperation, which you w ill clearly perceive to he a fact, when we tell you that we ourselves have decided to perpetrate some poetry (?) dedi cated to our village belles. We wish however, to impress it upon you, that we are not actuated by any “ vaiu desire for glory,” neither are wo unmiud.'al of the feet that awi-e fellow once wrote “ rather ‘-bear the ills we have, than fly to those we know not of.” If it was any other ill we would try to bear it in silence, but shall we stand back and Ire only. “ a looker on in Vienna,” w hile a set of conceited, mustach 'd dandies each rejoices in a glowing puff, and our ladies remain “ unhonored and un sung?” Never! To the winds with discretion, and valor be our w atch word 1 OUR VtT.LAGIt IITCLT.ES. The first i.A a lovely maiden, Who lb in v.l,.pted belle, Because -lie's nut “to tire nmuti born,” ll< r name wo cannot toll. Flic's as sweet and fair as lire ily, With an lie of modest grree, None Inrt a .paid with tire pnrjst heart Could own each a winning face. Next comes a stately beauty, Who is gentle sweet and fair, With a lovely eye of classic gray, And a wc d.il of auburn hair. ‘IV.’ anar from home sire lingers Id other and distant climes, H'rc’ll come when we lay on thoynlc-1 g, When we ring the yu'c-tldechimes. Now comes the loveliest maiden Who e’er was sung in a sonnet, fhatexcels the world of fashion an irimuring a hat or a bjnpet . Her eyes arc the lovi liest color, And l.er hair doth with them agree K.you want any more information Just cal! on Mrs. Doctor I’ . *lllO next 'is a young co-hor tess Of a house of splendid cheer; 'Tls always ready for trav’lers Anil not by any merfw, dear. She’s a bright and merry beajty, With eyes of sparkling blue, Which are but the lovely windows Of u soul that’s bravo and true. Rare goods are placed in parcels Of the smallest possible si*e Cleartv proven by a maiden With lovely dark-brown eves. She must be akin to the fairies— Must live on fairy cheer— Her voice is like the mock -birds, Musical, bweet and clear. Now comes the queenly sisters— Stop—take them one by one— Well, here’s to tho elder lady Fair ns any under the suu And, though at borne in tho parlor, Here's a secret, hoys, that’s true, She's not out of place in the stove-room, Aud such is thegirl for you. Now whitt shall I say of the younger, With her elegant queenly style I lteware. young man ! for she is possessed Of many a witching wile. Though, sVc.uld you win this maiden With her saucy, beaming eyes, You will have gained in the lottery A matrimonial prise. N. 1 aeon its.. t-W" The Greenville (Ala.) Advo cate States that five negroes have been arrested in Coffee and Crenshaw, charged with the burning of Elba last Tuesday night week. Two ne gro preachers ofCrenShaw -county were involved in the burglary and ar son. They broke open tho store, took what goods they wanted and set fire to the building. The prop erty destroyed was, valued at about #IO,OOO, and there was no insurance. A considerable quantity of the goods have been recovered in Crenshaw comity, in possession of the above reverend gentlemen. EW* The last grand jury of Terrel' 'ocHinty recommended the repeal of the bill that exempts seventy-five dollars of personal property from taxation. “We wish no exemption.” They o’so asked the passage c(f a bill to levy a tax of one dollar upon every dog and shot gun, and ol five dollars upon ev ery pistol in the S.ate, the proceeds to be added to the educational fund. The corn crop of Bartow is quite la-g >, and is selliug at fifty cents per bushel. Among Our Exchanges. Ice, good health, dull trade and the matrimonial waters troubled about Greensborough. A favored few are eating green peas in Talbotton. Which is it, early or late ? The Roads in Talbot are in bad condition and the Standard wants them overhauled. The Geneva Lamp says 111.111138 not failed yet, but if he does not fail soon, the power of the press, to ac complish a given object, w ill be some what shaken. li. V. Forester has been elected President of Crawford High School. Judge M. J. Crawford has sen tenced 43 convicts to the peniten tiary, so says the Columbus Times. The small grain crop was never larger or more premising than at this time. The Thomaston Herald says that Hon. W. D. Anderson has resigned his seat in the Legislature. lie is from Cobb county. The Atlanta Herald states that the trains through that place are crow ded every day wi It travelers en route for Florida. Dr. J. T. Johnson, of Atlanta, and Miss Anna Banks, of Griffin, were married on the 16th December. D. P. Ellis, the well known auc tioneer, of Columbus, has recently gone into bufliiess m Atlanta. In the Columbus T urnamentClub ride for a pair of -silver spurs. Mr. Felix W'eems came out winner, scor ing twenty-four. Colum'bus Times: A party of gen tleinan left tho city a few days ago for a hunt. Yesterday they returned with fifteen Mallard ducks and sov tv-five partridges. Dalton Citizen: “ Fifty persons left here in one day last week tor Texas, and some six or eight families again on Monday.” Westward, ho! seems to be the watchword. The Franklin News is about to em igrate to Newnan. The News will become the Weekly Blade, and the first number is billed for tho 7th of January. The colored troops of Marietta fit nobly. Jack Crawford knocked Ma rion Harris down, and beat, his head with a rock. A piece of his skull: wo inches long was extracted, clotted with blood and brains. Harris is living, but his recovery is doubiftiP Craw ford is in jail. A negro in Talbotton had his hand terribly mangled in a gin last week, lu greasing the gin while in motion, his foot slipped and he fell, throwing his band against the buws. Woods is “right” about it when ho says: “Mrs. Rebecca Wright, of Dodge county, is seventy-four years old, nud can walk twenty-five or thirty miles a day. That is “right” good for a “right” old lady,” It is not “ right ” to pun on Mrs. Wright, and be ought not to “write” that way. The city council of Macon speaks of reducing salaries. The 'l'inies wants to have hanging as a penalty for insanity. If such was the case, the number of insane per sons would grow wonderfully less. The Hawkinsville Dispatch chrom cles the burning of Mr. Robert Lewis’ gin house, in Dooly couuty, last week. About SI,OOO loss. The Geneva Lamp explodes thusly: “We clean up our sanctum with the greatest care every morning now, in expectation of those ladies who Imvo proposed to call. We will be glad to see our friends at any time, and will, be delighted to serve tl\om profossi innily, or otherwise at any time tfs.ey may be pleased to call. Our Satannie Majesty says be likes to have the ladies about u lien he goes to ‘ press’.” The Newnan Herald goes for Gov* Smith, and the respite of Briukley has brought Ktche’s bristles out. Here is the way he puts it: “It 6eems to be a difficult matter to settle the status of Governor Smith, in connec tion with the next gubernatorial can vas. First, it is announced with seeming authorltiveness that under no circumstances will be be a candi date for re-election. And agaiu we are told with equal semblance of truth, tliat be has no such promises or pledges, but is still open to con viction. It matters very little to us however, which of these reports be true, for in thiscjuntry be is political ly, ‘as dead as a door-nail,’ and as iuanima’.e ass well dried herring.” The Toceoa Herald follows in the wakes “ The democratic parly will have to undergo a complete -change iu its policy en the ‘ third term ’ ques tion before it could entertain the idea of making Governor Sm ; th his own successor.” Christmas. We are about to celebrate another ahniversary of the birth of our blessed Redeemer, and perhaps a few reflec tions and a brief retrospect may not be uninteresting to some of oar realers. When God was pronouncing the dreadful sentence of condemnation upon our first parents, H was inlimip ted that He had iu view a purpose of mercy. It was the first iutiffiatioh of a Saviour, which tvas given to the world after it was ruined by sin; and throughout all succeeding ages of the church and the world, in the won derful system of sacrificial and cere monial observances, in all the types of the Jewish law, in the whole cur rent of prophecy, and in all the chan ges and revolutions of ancient king doms and nations, the Hebrews were so clearly instructed in the character and offices of the promised Messiah, that thfcir unbelief and rejection of him when he actually appeared, seem unaccountable on any other hypoth esis, than that they were judicially blinded. •According to the prophecy, the Redeemer of thb world appeared. He was born in the year of the crea tion 4,000, at Bethlehem iu Judea. CitANGK. —We omitted stating last week that Col. J. 11. Martin and Mr. T. K. Wynne have purchased the Co lumbus Times, and in future’it will be published by them with Col. Mar tin editor. There are few better wri ters than-Col. M., and while Messrs. Fontaine and Williams issued oue of the best dai'ies in the 'country, there will be no falling off with the Times in his hands. We wish the new firm an abundant success. We have received another letter from L. C. Doggett, in which be saysdrhe reports derogatory to bis good 'character are all vile slanders. W-e have neither space nor inclina tion to publish his letter, and asrrtrne of the reports were ever published in the Visitor, there is no necessity for repeating them now. hee sa’ys he expects to return, and ‘Will make it hot. for those who have attempted to injure his erood name. DEBTORS & CREDITORS’ NOTICE All persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Robinson, deceased, are hereby required to make irnmedi ite payment; and those having claims against said estate are required to pre sent them, duly authenticated, within the iiuie prescribed by law. 11. W. ItOBINSON, Adrn’r. Dl!. D. SOUTH WICK, 85 and 87 Whi tehul] st, Atlanta, Ga, Continues to cure all cases of obstacles to marriage, blood impurities, obstruction of menses from any cause, and every ailment or sickness which results fiom abuse or impru dence, with ainpiralleled success. Having the ex patience of many yenrs in Iris special ties. be has perfected remedies that are effec tual in all these cases His patients Are be ing treated by m il anil express everywhere. Call or address with stamp in confidence. -A. X>XTDa. Pay me what you owe me at once. If you do not, I will consider that you intend for me to net it if I can, and I will do it. dec3-3t Dr. T. L. JENKINS. GEOfiGiA—Harris cgunty. Cociit or Ordinary, Nov. 24, 1875. It, appearing to the Court by the petition of L P Hopkins, that William Hopkins, <ie ceased late of said county, did in his lifetime execute lo said 1, P Hopkins his bond condi tioned to execute trrtles in fee simple to said L P Hopkins'fdr pairt of kyt of land No 287 in tlr r dTHli'-iistrldtef saidM'ounty, contain ing 150 acres more or less. And it fui tlrer appe irhig that said William Hopkins and parted this life Without executing titles to said land, or by will, or otherwise providing therefor. And it further appearing that said L P Hopkins has paid the full amount of the pur chase price of said land. And said L P Hop k'cs havin? petitioned this Court to direct P L Hopkins Executor of tire last Will aud Tes tament of said L'dliam Hopkins deceased, to execute to him cities to said land in confor mity with said Bond. Therefore all persons concerned are hereby notified and required to file their olgoctions, if any they have, in my office bv fhe first Monday in January next, why said Executor should not be ordered to execute titles 4o soil land in conformity with said Bond. Given under my hand ami official signs tnre. November 24, 1875. nov2C-td J F C WIMJAMS, Ord’y. GCOKGIA—HAKi'.IS COUNT?. Court of Ordinary, Nov 24, 1875. It appearing to tlie court by the petition of P L Hopkins that William Hopkins, <ie- Geaseii, late of said county, did in his lifetime execute to said 1’ I Hopkins his Boud condi tioned to execute titles in fee simple to Bid P L Hopkins, for the south half of lot of land N.i 802. in the 20th district of said county. And it further appearing that said Wil liam Hopkins departed this life without exe cuting titles to said half lot of land, or by will, or otherwise providing therefor. An l it farther appearing that said P L Hopkins has paid the full amount of pnrehase money of said half lot of land. And said P I, Hopkins having petitioned this Court to direct P L Hopkins. Executor of the last Will and Testament of said William Hopkins, de ceased. t execute to him titles to said half lot of land in conformity with said Bond. Therefore all^peiwms-concerned are herel-y notified a..d required to file tuies- objections, if any they have, in my office by the first Monday in January next, why said executor should not lie ordered to execute titles to said half lot of land in conformity With sai& Bond Given under my hand and official .igna ture, November 24 1875 ■*ov26-td JFC WHT.IAMB -er.ry. HARKS SHERIFF’S SALE. Wall be f 4 1 before the courthouse door in the town otf Hamilton, Harris county, Ga., between the legal hours of vale, on the first Tuesday ia January next, the follow.ng property: tiue humlred aad forty acres of land off of the south side of lot No 148, in the I9tu dis triet of Harris county. Levied on as the property or J C H orison, Rebecca Ladd anu Nancy F H .riisun, to satis*) a mortgage fifa issued from Harris Superior Court in favor of P J Biggere against said defendants, uovo-td J 1) ROBINSON, Skeiiff. 200 COOKING STOVES j / VV r- fOK SALE AT PRICES -TO SWT HARD TIMES, BY ' W. H. ROBARTS & CO., who invite the attention of the public to their large and complete took consisting of Ooe>2£.ixiL& Ana. STOVE3 (CfiStftfer Oak and other first-class patterns), Crate*, Hollow Ware, Wood and WiDow Ware, Silver, Plated and Britannia Gtedi Crockery and Glass Ware, Pocket and Table Cutlery, of our own importajio*. Manufacturers of Tin , Copper and Sheet Iron Ware of every description . Prices as low as the lowest. [Columbus, Ga., Nov. 28, 1874„ A FIRST-CLASS SOUTHERN INSTITUTION, a MOBIL® LIFE IXSI’CE 00. 03? -Mobile, Ala. Si. McCarthy, President. H. M. FRIEND, Secretary. SHEPPARD Humans, actuary. Home tasfautions. Insure in thfs Sterling, Sound, Reliable Company. & The Mobile Life cfco give you as good protection for ybur mondy as ahy Northern company. The Mobile-Life was organized by-well-known merchant*, anil bankers of Mobil*,-’la Jaam, 1871, and has issued 5,500 Policies, and paid over <2>ne Ht^id red<Fifty Thousand Dollars Death Lossei Every liofes has been promptly paicKjvithout a day’s delay. INSURE YOUR I JFK j INSURE YOUR WIFE'S LIFE INSURE YOUR LIFE | -INSURE YOUR WIFE'S LIFE n. tin© dvrc2> oiijis Live, active, enterprising men wanted in every- coiinfy in Georgia do work for'the Tilobilk Life. Apply to K. 0. TiAIsDALL/Gen’ l Agent, (jnd.*den, Ala. - ’ ' ' — 1 "" ‘ r '"■■■■'■ —■■■■,■ I— r..-„r ~ . nii.'] ' TO THE PEOPLE Of HARRIS COUNTY! COWSERT & KIMBROUGH 'Respectfully inform people off ‘¥fhrns and adjoining counties that they have added a GROCERY DEPARTMENT lo‘their cAher business, and will in future keep a full and desirable assortment of Fresh, family Groceries, To which the attention ot customers is invited, and which will be sold low for the cash. Ouy Dry Goods, Clothing and other departments will be kept up to the old standard, and %e Vill tv li our goods as low as any bouse in town. Give ns a trial, and be convinced of the truth of what we say. <leo3-3m FAMILY GROCERIES. CHOICE CONFECTIONERIES AND FRUITS. J. J. & W. R. WOOD, NO. 77 SBROAID ST, COLUMBUS, GA„ Offer to the consumer a well-selected stock of new and choice Groceries, Confectior and Canned Goods, which we guarantee pure and fresh, and sold at thelowest possible ;>ricc'. and piir&t Candi* sin tlie city. Fresh and reliable Garden Seed at bottom prict*. We keep everything pertaining to a first-c'lass Family Grocery Store. Cali aid cxpmfca our goods and prices. L de3-Bm] J. j. & W. -a. WOOD. FALX, AND WINTEROLOTIiim Thornton & Aeee, NO-78BBOAD ST-, COLUMBUS, GA. Have just received a large and well-selected stock of Clothing a.id Fmni&hing Goods for men, boys and children, embracing all of the newest and m>si desirable styles, both in map* terial and manufacture. Also a ine assortment of Overcoats, Underwear, Hat* and Gape* Truuks, \alises, Umbrellas and Walking Canes. We call attention to our Excelsior Shirt, which is ahead of all rivals. No I—six fine Linen-bosom shirts, unlaundried, for $8; No 2, six tine Linen-besom shirts, for $7 50. W e ire constantly receiving additional shipments of new goods direct from our manufao ttxrer, which we guarantee to be well made, and at prices that will def) r competition. ocCO THOBNTON & ACEE, 78 Broad it, Columbus, Ga.