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An Independent Farmer. Let sailors sing of the mighty deep, Let soldiers praise their armor. Hut in my heart this toast I'll keep— The independent tanner. When lirst the rose in robe of green Unf >’d< its crimson lining. Around his cottage porch is seen The honey climbing. When banks of bloom their sweetness yield To bees that gather honey. He drives his team across the Held, When the skies are soft and sunny. The blackbird clucks behind the plow, The quail pipes loud and clearly. Yon orchard hides behind its boughs The home he loves so dm ly ; The gray old barn doors unfold His ample store in measure. More rich than heap of hoarded gold, A blessed, precious treasure ; While yonder in the porch there stands His wife, the lovely charmer ; The sweetest rose on all his lands— The independent farmer. To him the spring comes dancingly, To him the summer blushes, The autumn smiles with yellow ray, llis sleep old winter hushes. He cares not how the world may move, No doubts and fears confound him ; llis little Hock is linked in love, With household angels round him. lie trusts to God and loves his wife, Nor grief nor ill may harm her, lie's nature’s noble man in life— The independent farmer. Thrift in France. The sense of economy and thrift of the French people is especially striking to those who have lived much in other countries. Nearly everybody possesses something in this country. If anybody does not, you may be pretty sure it is his own fault. Love of economy often verges on avarice. Go into any house in Paris, question the servants, and you may be certain that almost every one of them has some small treasure in the shape of cash or bonds. It is the saving on e\e:y day. The old servant in the house will often consult his master about how lie is to employ his money. The head servant of a private house here, who has often filled my glass at table, has saved enough to bring him in T7OO a year. He has been for twenty five years in the same situation, and does his duty as strictly as he did the first day of his service. He seldom goes out, never takes anything between his meals, and all lie gains is carefully put aside. I have met with so many examples that I am bound to believe this thrift to be the rule. A careful observer, who has occasion to mix with the middle classes in France, will be even more struck by the qualities I have indicated. The whole mode of living is made subservient to the children ; the babe has hardly seen daylight beforo the parents are already saving for him. Every child’s future is provided for at his cradle by the earnest efforts of his parents, and it is rarely the\ fault if they no not suc ceed. There is a curious exception to this almost general rule—the workman, the arti san. Here 30U find many, and especially the better paid, in towns and cities, who have not preserved the good qualities of their fel low-countrymen. Here you find drunkenness, improvidence, and with them Communism. Still it may be confidently declared that these are a small minority.— Times. Cld Letters. It is difficult to tdl to what end we keep these old memorials, for their perusal affords, in most cases, but little pleasure. Many, in deed, are never looked at again, and yet we could not destroy them without a struggle ; others only bring forward evidence of words broken and hopes chilled, and friendships gradually dissolved; of old attachments turned away, "and stubborn contradiction of all the trusting in futurity, whose promise we once clung to. One class alone of them can call up our best feelings. If the almost forgotten memorials of the once dearly loved and long departed can carrj r our sym pathies away from the cold, hard present, over intervening years of struggling and vexatious toil, to that almost holy peri od of the gone and past, once' more, if but for a moment, calling up old thoughts and old affections, or soothing, by one lonely, unsuspected burst of tears, over charged hearts which have long required easing of their burthen, there is yet enough —there is more than enough—in these old letters to plead an excuse for so sacredly preserving them —Albert Smith. She Dared. A romantic marriage took place here on Murdi Gras. A young gentleman and young lad}’, who were acquainted, met on tlie street and commenced bantering each other about marriage. He offered himself in a jesting way, and the conversation was kept up until they reached the young lady’s home. Neither had the slightest notion of getting married at the time, but Cupid was at work shooting arrows, and the discussion was resumed in the parlor. lie again offered himself, and dared her to marry him that day. She re plied. as she caught up her hat, ‘'Let 11s go.” lie seized his hat and assented. They visit ed the County Clerk’s office, secured a li cense, and repaired to the residence of a clergyman, stating the object of their visit, lie asked if it was a runaway match. The young man replied l> Not exactly.” The clergyman wished to know if the young lady's parents had agreed to the marriage. The young man said ‘ No, but that he could send for her mother.” It was done, and the mother, after objecting, was induced to say ‘•Yes.” They were married, and are now as happy as any of those who married after long courtships, and more so, perhaps. May they live long and prosper. —Memphis Appeal. Grafting Her Back With Her Lover’s Skin. The girl Lizzie Yishow, whose father and mother were killed and burned in the horri ble tragedy north of this city on January 12th, is now in a fair way of recovery. She is improving slowly, but has not vet been apprised of her parents’ death. The most serious place in her case is the severe burn on her bact. The burn is about fifteen inches square, and the skin within that space is completely killed, and the horrible tore re vises to heal up. Dr. Gordon has commenced *>e process of skin-grafting, taking small pieces of skin for that purpose from the arm of Mr. Frank, the young man to whom she was engaged to be married. About a dozen graftings have been set, and they are doing well. The doctor lias every expectation that the grafting will be successful, and that the girl’s back in turn will he covered by a now and healthy skin. When Lizzie and Mr Frank get married, then they will be one flesh and blood in more than the ordinary accepta tion of the term.— oablush Northwes'ern. NEW GOODS! IIIAVE in stock, and will continue to receive, a full line of GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, &c., WHICH I WILL SELL AT ATHENS PRICES ! with freight added. Call and price my cash stock of MAGNOLIA HAMS, BULK MEATS. CORN and MEAL, CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR, SUGAR and COFFEE, MOLASSES. RICE, SPICE, PEPPER, Ac. ALSO vn\C\.\\\a IV\\A V? iU\C\\ X>x*3r Goods 2 I sell for the CASH, and sell LOW. A. 11. BROCK. April Ist, 1881. Outfit furnished free, with full mstruc- JL %jr tions for conducting the most protitable business that anyone can engage in. The busi ness is so easy to learn, and our instructions arc so simple and plain, that any one can make great profits from the very start. No one can fail who is willing to work. Women are as successful as men. Boys and girls can earn largs sums. Many have made at the business over one hundred dol lars in a single week. Nothing like it ever known before. All who engage are surprised at the ease and rapidity with which they are able to make money. You can engage in this business during your spare time at great profit. You do not have to invest capital in it. We take all the risk. Those who need ready money, should write to us at once. All furnished free. Address True & Cos., Augusta, Maine. |sari p 4 y A K * T S 1)1*91 j\. .1 . WANTED. \YE WANT A LIMITED number of active, ener getic canvassers to engage in a pleasant and prof itable business. Good men will find this a rare chance TO MAKE MONEY. Such will please answer this advertisement by letter, enclosing stamp for reply, stating what business they have been engaged in. None but those who mean business need apply. Address FINLEY, lIARYEY&CO., Atlanta, Ga. Outfit s.ent free to those who wish to en gage in the most pleasant and profitable business known. Everything new. Capital not required. We will furnish you everything. $lO a day and upwards is easily made without staying away from home over night. No risk whatever. Many new workers wanted at once. Many arc making fortunes at the business. Ladies make as much as men, and young bo3 r s and girls make great pay. No one who is willing to work fails to make more money every day than can be made in a week at any ordinary employment. Those who engage at once will lind a short road to for tune. Address 11. llallett & Cos., Portland, Maine. IT If* TT TT* *P> Yourselves by making money JOLaiEadwhen a golden chance is offer ed, thereby always keeping poverty from your door. Those who always take advantage of the good chances for making money that are offered, generally become wealthy, while those who do not improve such chances remain in poverty. We want many men, women, boys and girls to work for us right in their own localities. The business will pay more than ten times ordinary wages. We furnish an expensive outfit and all that you need, free. No one who engages fails to make money very rapidl}\ l r ou can devote your whole time to the work, or only 3 T our spare moments. Full information and all that is needed sent free. Address Stinson & Cos., Portland, Maine. THE TRADE! A LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF BLANK BOOKS AND Stationery, LEDGERS, JOURNALS , LETTER BOOKS, WRITING PAPER , ENVELOPES, INK, MUCILAGE. . INK STANDS, PENCILS, Etc. Churches and Ministers supplied with Books at ! publishers prices. by BURKE & ANDERSON, I Feb. Athens, Ga. .ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES. 3l;iysvillc Shoe Factory. We manufacture all kinds of shoes; mens' Brogans and Boots, ladies’ High and Low Quar tered Shoes, childrens’ Shoes, HARNESS and BRIDLES. We arc prepared to make all kinds of line work. We work the best material in the most popular styles, and TJ 'arrant our Work Equal to any Goods on the, Market. We have experienced workmen employed, for both coarse and tine work. As we defy competi tion in quality, prices and service, we hope to have the pleasure of supplying you with Boots and Shoes. BROWN & ItILEY. _ Maysvillc, (la. J®”We also keep constantly on hand a select stock of Groceries and Provisions. Bacon, Lard, Sugar, Coffee, Syrup, Dry Goods, &c., Ac. TEETHII\IA. (TEETHING POWDERS.) THING EASY REGULATE bowels CURBfc§ ray- • Carrs Cholera Infantum. Allays Irritation and makes Teething easy. Keraeves and prevents W ''rms. T ’tons anils of Children may he mr cd ev en/ year by using these Fo inters 1 or sale at Dll. PENDERGRASS" Drug Store LOOK AT THIS! THINK OH 1 XT I -AJXTiD COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. OHETSST HEOESIVIEID 300 ELEGANT COOK STOVES, 3000 Dozen Wash Pans, 100 Dozen Splendid Halving Pans, 100 Dozen Elegant Dish Pans, And n large stork of goods in our line which will he sold CHEAP FOB CASH. A. K. CHILDS k CO. Feb. 25 Opposite Reaves. Nicholson & Cos., Athens, Ga. A. 11. ROBERTSON, DEALER IN ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE Monuments, Tombs, Head & Foot Stones, LARGE ancl SMALL CRADLE TOMBS, Marble and Granite Sox Tombs, AT ALL PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASERS. A Large Lot of Finished Monuments and Tombstones on Hand for Sale and Heady for Lettering. My Yard is Full of Marble, and Heady to Fill Any Orders. G 3E 3VC E -A. CALL, J±2sTJD GET 3VEST PRICES. A. R. ROBERTSON, Monumental Builder, Athens, Georgia. BALDWIN & BUBJVETT, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN BOOTS JZJSTJD SHOES, No. 3 Broad Street, Athens, Georgia. WE HAVE just received the largest and most complete stock of Boots and Shoes ever brought to Athens. The quality of our goods is of the highest order, and our prices within the reach of all. We deal in this line, and promise the most courteous treatment and perfect satisfaction to all who may call. TO MERCHANTS: Our WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT is complete, and we guarantee prices as low as any house in the South, and will save }'ou freight. GIVE US LA CALL. BALD JVLN S' B ULINETT. Athens, Ga., October Ist, 18S0. T. FLEMING. J. 11. FLEMING. ’ 11. FLEMING. T. FLEMING if SONS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Hardware, Agricultural Implements, Wagon and Buggy Material, Blacksmiths Tools, RUBBER BELTING, TENNESSE WAGONS. HARNESS, DOORS, SASII AND BLINDS, Carpenters Tools, A FULL OF HARDWARE. Wa Would 1)8 Glad to Show You Oar Cools and Give You Prices. Very Respectfully, T. FLEMING & SONS, September ioth. Athens, Georgia. JUDSON S MARBLE WORKS ATLANTA, GEORGIA, MANUFA CTU R E R AN D DEA LE R IN Italian and Rutland Marble, Monuments, Box Tombs, Head and Foot Stones, Iron Railing for Grave Inclosnres, &c. OFFICE AND WORKS ON CORNER OF LQVD AND ALABAMA STREETS, Opposite Georgia Railroad Depot. Orders Solicited and Promptly Filled. Prices Reasonable, Tens Cash. Address D. N. JUDSON, Atlanta, Ga. PARKER k CAMP EROS. Wc have with in tlic last few weeks opened up a first-class stock of FANCY and FAMILY GROCERIES, CIGARS AND TOBACCO, STAPLE DRY GOODS, HATS A.YD SHOES, All of which we are offering at Hods. Bottom Prices. Our Goods Are Bought From Manufacturers For Cash, And We Will Sell As Cheap As The Cheapest. CS- HV E3 US jQI. CA XL* H. „ ■AwA Yw CowwvwccA A\\w\ AY c AVivw \W\wV AS c Vswvy Respectfully, PARKER & CAMP BROS., Feb. 25 No. 12 Broad Street, Athens, Ga. OBinsrS DEUPKEE BLOCK, ------ Athens, G-a. For Tile Spring "JT'x'gtcle! MERCHANTS and housekeepers are invited to inspect the splended stock which is offered at prices that cannot be surpassed in Atlanta or Augusta. China, Crockery, Glassware. Lamps, CUTLERY, PLATED WARE, WHIPS, Tin, Wooden and Willow Wares. Jobbing price list figured to the lowest notch —saving freights and danger of breakage. 1/ViWW & Wuv'a wVvY^, Sept 17 Broad Steet, Athens, G-a lIU BLEY & SMITH, (SUCCESSORS TO HODGSON BROS, and 1). C. HURLEY,) Atlxens, .... WE MANUFACTURE AND DEAL IN Fine Vehicles of Every Description! Fine Hand-Made Harness, of Superior Leather. lan end Harness Repairing: Promptly Done in tie Best Manner and at tie Lowest Prices. WE HAVE ON HAND A FEW OF THE CELEBRATED HODGSON BROS. BEST MAKE OPEN BUGGIES. REDUCED PRICES. WE WARRANT all of our work, and CHALLENGE any one else to produce as good for the SAME MONEY YWvA YY Y>caA\aw YAaayyAacyc. HURLEY & SMITH, • Hodgson Bros, old stand, Oconee Street, Athens, Ga. P. S.—l have associated with me in business Mr. FRED. C. SMITH, of Atlanta, Ga., a tine Carriage Trimmer, and with enlarged means, line shops and good workmen in every department, am better prepared than ever to give my friends good work at reasonable prices. Sincerely thank ing them for their liberal patronage in the past, and soliciting its continuance, I am, very truly, D. C. HURLEY. Marble Works ANTD nva: antufactor y . iisr GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA. WE call the attention of the public to our new and the ONLY MARBLE WORKS in Northeast Georgia. We are prepared, with ample capital, large experience and skilled workmen. „<> fill orders on short notice for <3-3R_/AA7'E STONES beautifully and artistically finished, Monuments, Marble Mantels, Etc. t\ e guaiantee all w oik m our line, and will sell as cheap as the same can be procured in a.ty market, North or South, and respectfully solicit the patronage of the public. Ollice on Main M. near the Depot. MAH UFA' MENGS, Proprietors. December 17th, ISSO. Dr. J. B. PENDERGRASS, HAVING BUILT AND FURNISHED A SPLENDID 13niCXS. TTfA aiFO-R TANARUS.: t lIAS OPENED UP A FULL LINE OF FRESII AND Pure Drugs and Patent Medicines of every description. lie is now prepared to furnish the public with anything usually found in a first-class drug store, such as PAINTS , . OILS, VARNISH , DYE STUFFS, PAINT BRUSHES, TOBACCO, CIGARS. SNUFF, STATIONERY, PENS, PENCILS, INK . HAIR BREST AS, COMBS, TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY, DEN TR IF ICES, 31A TCIIES, BLA CKING, BLACKING BRUSHES, Ac:, sc. Special Attention Given to the Compounding of F'rcsci no - tions at all Hours. With thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him in the past, he still offers hi 1 r r* fessionat services to the public, and will endeavor to answer calls promptly and treat diseases w fin skill, after the most approved methods. Charges as low as the lowest.