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BREVITIES.
(.jP Watermelons still plentiful.
[ The G rand J ury kept the boys i ntcrcstcd
and a little unquiet until they adjourned.
[ePVcnnor, the weather prophet, predicts
cold weather about the 20th of this month.
I tPPendergrass Bros. & Cos. sent up a
wagon load of tools to Blackstock yesterday.
LiPTom McElhannon and the Grand Jury
have kept the jail crowded for the last two
weeks.
YiPThc services at Galilee church on last
Sunday have been protracted, and will con
tinue during the present week.
Jim Thurmond has just finished
what lie claims to be the best fish pond in
the county, lie will stock it with German
carp.
mill out at Mr. Green Barnett's
was destroyed by fire on last Wednesday
morning. It belonged to a Mr. McDonald,
of Banks county.
won't do to come to Jefferson and
get tight any more during court week, lor the
Grand Jury have adopted a plan of asking
you where you got your liquor.
on last Monday, at the resi
dence of Mr. John L. Elder, bj- the Rev. Mr.
Ratliff, Mr. A. J. Ilardigrec and Miss L. M.
Ethridge, both of Gwinnett county.
PePTom Niblack steps to the front as the
champion watermelon raiser of this county.
llis display court week could not be rivaled,
either for quantity, quality and size.
IjcPßcv. Mr. Grow requests us to state that,
owing to the conflict with the camp meeting
at Wood’s Camp Ground, there will he no
services at Thyatira on the next third Sun
day.
tSPDcputy Sheriff Bailey went down to
Atlanta last week and brought back Mack
Lumpkin, col’d, against whom the Grand Jury
had found a true bill for assault with intent
to murder.
negro men were scuffling over a
gun, one day last week, out near Johnson's
bridge, on the Mulbcry river, when the gun
went off, and the load lodged in the thigh
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of one of the parties, causing his death in a
few hours. It was accidental.
Saturday Newtown District made
a clean sweep of the liquor traffic. The vote
was : for restriction, 155 ; against restriction,
45. The good citizens of that District arc
rejoicing over their freedom from the influence
of the retail dram shop.
PTWe noticed several bales of cotton
passing through town on its way to Athens
this week. The question naturally came to
our mind as to whether or not it paid to hold
cotton over for a rise in the market. From
the best information we can gather, it is
alway a losing business. If any who have
had a different experience will let us know we
will gladly publish the fact.
had quite a display of fruit in our
olliec this week, which was admired by all
who saw it. Mr. W. J. Roberts brought us
specimens of Kohl liabhi and Amsterdam
plums. Mr. S. P. Orr hail two kind of plums
and watermelons. Tom Niblack was re
presented by one 40 pound Augusta melon.
While the display was attractive, yet it was
not full enough in the plum line, there being
only a few of each variety—not enough to get
a fair impression as to how they would eat.
JlPßill Waddle borrowed a buggy last
Monday from a friend to go out into the
country and servo some subpoenas. By
mistake he hitched up to the wrong vehicle.
The owner missed his buggy, and thinking
that somebody had stolen it, offered a reward
of twenty dollars forthetheif. Several started
out to hunt it up, and found Waddle returning
from his errand with the missing buggy. Ex
planations were made, but it was hard to
satisfy the owner of the buggy that Waddle
had made a mistake and got the wrong
buggy.
A Card to the Public.
Athens, Ga., Aug. Bth, 1881.
Mr. Editor: —We learn that certain par
ties in Jackson county are engaged in the
noble effort of trying to injure our business
by telling the people that the “Starved
Rooster” Separator which we sold to the
Messrs. Lyle was a failure, and could not bo
made to do satisfactory work. And right
here let us say that wo do not charge this
slander to the Messrs. Lyle, for wc have had
dealings with them and known them inti
mately for a long while, and wc feel certain
that they hold themselves above any such
conduct. The facts in the case are as fol
lows : Wc sold the machine to the Messrs.
Lyle, and they perhaps did not understand
how to work it (never having run one of that
kind before) and did not get satisfactory
work out of it. We afterwards sold it to
Messrs. J. B. & J. G. Dunnahoo, and here is
what they say about it: “The ‘Starved
Rooster’ Separator which wc bought of you
(the same that the Messrs. Lyle tried) has
given perfect satisfaction to us and our pa
trons—doing rapid work and cleaning the
grain perfectly. We had no trouble in get
ting the best results. Asa sample of its
work, wo would say that we made with it 100
bushels of toll in one and a halfdays. While
we were at work, an experienced thresher
man, and the best machinist in the county,
came along and asked the privilege of feed
ing the Separator awhile, to see what it would
Jo. He took hold of it and shoved the bun
dles into it head first, butt-end first, side ways,
and every imaginable way, and the machine
took all he gave it, cleaned it well without
choking, and called for more. Wc have no
hesitancy in saying that with this machine
we can thresh 1,000 bushels per day, and do
the work as well as any machine in the coun
try.”
Messrs. J. 11. Holland and W. 11. Ander
son, who bought from us one of the same
machines, and a “ Starved Rooster” Traction
Engine, say : “The separator and engine
give entire satisfaction to ourselves and cus
tomers—traveling with ease over any ordi
nary roads, and doing the very best work
with great rapidity. We proposed to our
customers that if they would place one thou
sand bushels of grain where we could get at
it, we would thresh it in a da}’, and do it as
well as an}" thresher in the country, or forfeit
the toll.”
If the above home evidence is not suffici
ent to prove that the Starved Rooster goods
arc very superior in every respect, we have
in our office letters from over 500 purchasers
for 1880 alone, every one of whom give these
goods the very highest praise.
We have felt called upon to say this much,
through your valuable columns, to set our
selves right before the people. Our aim has
always been to sell nothing but good goods,
and the machinery all over the country that
we have sold is evidence of our success in
the effort. Yours truly,
Our & Hunter.
Minutes of the Jackson County Singing
Convention.
HELD AT TIIYATIRA CHURCH, JULY 22d, 23 D
and 24th, 1881.
FIRST DAY —FRIDAY.
The body was called to order by Vice-Pres
ident Higgins. Music, by 11. C. Barnett.
Then the Constitution was read, after which
an election of officers was held, resulting as
follows: 11. C. Barnett, President; S. P.
Higgins, Vice-President; C. G. Benton, Sec
retary, and A. M. Benton, Assistant Secre
tary.
The President then appointed the follow
ing committee to arrange business for the
Convention : S. P. Higgins, M. G. Wilhite,
J. II- Boggs, 11. A. Bennett and -J, I. Ray.
On motion, adjourned for dinner.
IIE ASSEMBLED.
First lesson in music led by 11. A. Ben
nett, 10 minutes.
Second lesson led by the President.
Adjourned until t) o'clock Saturday morn
ing.
SECOND DAY.
Saturday morning the Convention met,
pursuant to adjournment, and opened with
music by the President.
First lesson in music led by A. J. Eber
hart. Second lesson led by C. O. Pittman.
Third lesson by R. E. Evans.
Convention then took a recess for 10 min
utes.
Re assembled. Called for correspondents
from sister Conventions, and received as fol
lows : Banks county, 11. C. McDonald, 11.
J. Anderson, Miss Anderson and Miss .
The President then called for delegates
from schools and societies. Received from
Apple Valley, by letter, Messrs. Davis Mitch
ell, L. Mitchell and ; alternates,
E. A. McDonald and Mrs. Bettie Green.
From Candler’s Creek church, Messrs. F. M.
Parks, R. E. Evans, Misses Mary Browning
and Sallie Briant. Mountain Creek church,
S. P. Higgins.
Then appointed delegates to sister Con
ventions, viz: Banks county, Messrs. J. I.
Ray, S. P. Higgins, M. G. Wilhite, 11. A.
Bennett. Madison county, A Benton, J. 11.
Boggs, A. M. Benton. Franklin county, J.
I. Ray and 11. C. Barnett.
Received an invitation from Mountain
Creek church for this body to hold its next
meeting with that church, which, on motion,
was accepted.
Lesson, by J. 11. Boggs. Recess for one
hour.
Re-assembled. First lesson in music, led
by J. F. Wilhite, Second lesson by 11. C.
McDonald. Third lesson by S. P. Higgins.
Recess, 15 minutes.
Rc-assembled, and extended invitation for
correspondents. Received from Banks coun
ty, Mr. 11. I). Anderson, Misses S. A. Ander
son and Lula Chandler.
First lesson in music, led by M. G. Wil
hite, 15 minutes. Second lesson, led by C.
G. Benton, 15 minutes. Third lesson, led by
11. D. Anderson, 15 minutes. The closing
tune by 11. C. Barnett.
Adjourned until 9 o’clock Sunday morning.
THIRD DAY.
Convention met according to adjournment.
Music, led by the President. Prayer, by Rev.
W. F. Stark.
Extended invitation for correspondents.
Received from Franklin county, T. C. Hayes
and F. M. Hubert. Music, led by M. N.
Yarborough, 15 minutes. Second lesson, by
A. M. Benton. Third lesson, by W. T. Ben
nett, 15 minutes. Recess, 10 minutes.
Rc-assembled. First lesson, led by M. A.
Benton. Second lesson, led by F. M. Hu
bei t. Third lesson, by President. Recess,
one hour.
Re-assembled. First lesson, led by T. C.
Hayes, 15 minutes. Address, by Rev. W. F.
Stark. Subject—“ The divine origin of mu
sic.” Minutes read and adopted.
Resolved, That a copy of these minutes lie
furnished the Jackson Herald for publica
tion.
Resolved, That the thanks of this body Oc
tendered to the people of this vicinity for the
hospitality with which they entertained this
Convention during its session.
After the closing exercises, by Rev. W. F.
Stark, the Convention adjourned.
11. C. Barnett, President.
C. G. Benton, Secretary.
Note by Printer. —Owing to imperfec
tions in the manuscript, it was impossible to
make out some of the names mentioned, and
soipc may be down wrong. We regret this,
but it was impossible to remedy the ilefcet.
Harmony Grove.
BY OUK REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.
—Watch.
—Hold us ?
—Fleas are still with us.
—A nice shower Sunday evening.
—Mr. J. M. Keith has a very sick child.
—Rev. Dr. Curtis pulled his fodder last
week.
—Mr. W. M. Henry has a good school at
Bold Springs church.
—Our fanner friends are complaining of
too much dry weather.
—The Grand Jury arc looking after some
of the boys over this way.
—All of the colored friends that can raise
$2.25 will excurt to Atlanta to-day.
—A slight advance in the price of cotton
frightened a few bales into town last week.
—Hon. Emory Speer and a portion of his
family took the train here Tuesday morning.
—Messrs. C. M. Wood and Isaac Wilbanks
are the boss carpenters of Harmony Grove.
—Prof, and Mrs. J. N. Whitner, of Florida,
are spending the summer with Uncle Solomon.
—Mr. S. W. Jackson brought in a load of
the finest watermelons that we have seen this
season.
—Mr. Isaac Wilbanks invested in a business
lot last week, and will build a store-house in
a short time.
—Mr. L. W. Williamson reached home last
Saturday. He has had a tough time of it
over in Banks.
—Mr. Jim Randolph's peaches look very
nice, but I can’t say as to how they would do
for any other purpose.
—When a person gets a genteel tongue
lashing over here they call it “raising them
out of the high grass.”
—lf our young men don't look sharp that
pretty young lady will be carried off. Now,
a hint to the wiso ought to be sufficient. Look
out!
—Our Justice’s Court was of quietest kind
last Monday—only one case disposed of, and
it without any litigation. Getting better
slowly, but surely.
—Judging from the appearance of corn
crops that we have seen, our horses and mules
will take corn on the ear next summer instead
of broom-straw straight.
—Messrs. P. J. and 11. M. Kcsler and R. T.
Purcell arc building a gin house over on the
Pittman creek, about one mile from town.
Have also bought new gin, &c.
—Uncle Solomon Scegar invested in a
photographer’s outfit last Monday, and if any
body wants their “ pictur” struck in good
style, Uncle Soloman is the man you are
looking for.
—Messrs. W. B. Barnett, R. L. Hardman
and W. L. Williamson cxcurted to Rome last
Monday evening, for the purpose of attending
the agricultural meeting, which is in session
there this week.
—Messrs. W. G. Alexander & Bro., of
Bold Springs, Franklin county, lost their store
house and contents by fire on the night of
the Bth inst. The general supposition is that
it was the work of an incendiary.
—Rev. T. M. Foster, of Walton county, con
ducted a meeting during the greater part of
last week at Bold Springs. Several parties
had their names enrolled as members of the
Bible Christain church and were baptised.
—Our Commissioners say that the}' are
determined that the public roads shall bo well
worked and properly posted. Judge Erwin's
charge to the Grand Jury on this subject was
enough to make them look after this matter.
—Our colored friends discussed the ques
tion, Saturday night, as to which had ex
perienced the most trouble, the white man or
the colored man. There was several able
speeches on both sides, after which “ Mr.
President and Mr. Chairman likewise’’decided
in favor of the colored man.
—Our cousin Johnnie C. Yeargin is looking
after Judge Colquitt's big mullen stalk over
at Apple Valley this week. Johnnie heard
of it, and wants to get seed to plant over here
and make shade trees, lie also wants to
learm the art of pea culture, as practiced by
Judge C.
—Messrs. Crow & Hunt are building a
house for Mr. Walter Freeman in Madison
county. We learn, from a reliable source,
that one of the party can subsist very well on
thirty-six ears of large roasting corn, well
boiled and buttered, and other eatables which
are usually placed on a dining table.
—Miss Mary Carithers will not take charge
of the music class that was made for her here,
on account of the fall session of our High
Sehool closing in October, which would not
give non-resident pupils sufficient time to get
straightened out, though she promises to be
with us a good portion of the fall and winter.
—Our merchants are receiving new goods,
and if they would only give Bob Howard a
good advertisement they would get up a
whopping big trade this fall. This paper has
a host of subscribers, and if you will tell the
people what you have, and how cheap you
will sell, they arc bound to call and see you.
—My advice to the young men is to never
drink whisky, never use tobacco, never flirt
with the gi-rls, (nor suffer them to flirt with
you) never be on a building committee, never
use profane language, never turn back with
out making a cross mark on the ground and
spitting in it, never be a book agent, and, for
God’s sake, never be caught napping in church,
or at any other time when there is a chance
General Presentments
Of the Grand Jury, Jackson Superior Court,
August Term, 1881.
We, the Grand Jury, chosen and sworn for the
August Term of the Superior Court of Jackson
county, make the following General Present
ments :
W e have examined all the county buildings and
county offices through our committees.
ORDINARY.
V\ e find that the Ordinary is keeping all the re
cords and other books that the law requires, and
that they are kept correctly and in a good busi
ness style, reflecting credit upon himself.
We recommend that the Ordinary pr perly ar
range and label all the old papers of his office, as
the law requires. We further recommend that
the Ordinary pay J. B. Hancock twenty-five
dollars, the amount paid by said J. 13. Hancock
to John 13. Oshields for the present road bed on
the south side of the Mulberry river, after the
said J. B. Hancock has made and transferred to
the Ordinary a deed to said road bed.
We further recommend that the Ordinary pay
for the covering of bridges across creeks and
branches, upon the recommendation of the Iload
Commissioners of the District in which the bridge
is located.
CLERK AND TREASURER.
We find the hooks and office of the Clerk and
Treasurer in elegant condition, and that all records
and other books that the law requires are kept in
the office. We also find said office supplied with
a good lirc-proof money safe for the keeping of the
county funds, which wc highly approve. The
style in which the records and other books are
kept, together with the general management of the
office, reflects great credit upon the officer.
We append the following statement as made by
the Treasurer, showing the financial condition of
the county :
Amount received from T. 11.
Niblack, former Treasurer $2,042 85
Ain’t received from taxes 1,939 07
Ain’t received from 11. W.
Bell, for retail liquor li
cense 50 00
Ain’t received from 11. W.
Bell, for license to peddle
jewelry -1 00
Am’t received from 11. W.
Bell, clerk 1 00
Am’t paid out, as per vouch
ers $3,107 25
Amount on hand 809 07
Total $4,030 92 $4,030 92
The amount of money reported on hand by the
Treasurer was counted by the committee, and
found to correspond with his report.
SHERIFF.
We find the Sherilf’s office, in the main, in very
good condition.
We recommend that the Sheriff be furnished
with a record in which to record all sales, as re
quired by Section 301 of the Code.
We further recommend that he index his jail
record, and that he keep his records and other
books in a neat, approved business style. W r e
find that our present Sheriff has made decided im
provement upon the style and plan in which his
office has been kept, and think there is yet room
for improvement. We commend him for the
efficient manner in which he discharges his duties
as an officer.
COURT HOUSE.
We find the Court House in splendid condition.
Wc feel grateful to our Ordinary for the special
pains he has taken in keeping this building neat
and clean.
JAIL.
Wc find the jail to be a very poor and insecure
building. We recommend that the Ordinary have
the overhead of the hall made secure, and also to
have the floor repaired in the left hand cell where
it is rotten. We recommend that the jailor keep
the jail clean, as there is so little ventilation that
a little neglect would render it unhealthy.
PAUPER FARM.
The pauper farm is in good condition. The
buildings are pleasantly located, comfortable,
and as neat and well kept as could be expected.
The inmates arc clean and well cared for. They
have picanty of good, wholesome food, with the
exception of vegetables.
We recommend’ that a stable and corn crib be
built at the farm, and that the inmates be furnish
ed with a cow. also a reasonable portion of
tobacco and good ripe fruit. AVc believe this to
be a good investment—a great saving to Jackson
county. With proper management, the farm can
be made self-sustaining in a few years.
We highly commend Rev. J. G. Grow for his
visits to the pauper farm and for his spiritual
advice to the paupers.
JUSTICES’ DOCKETS.
Wc find the dockets of the Justices of the Peace
and Notaries Public, in the main, in good condi
tion. Errors arc noted on the docket in which
they occur.
We find that a majority of said officers keep
but one docket, while the law requires that they
keep both a civil and criminal docket.
TAX DIGEST.
We have carefully examined the tax digest for
ISSI, and find that some have valued their
property extremely low, while there are many
others that have not returned their property at
its true value.
After careful consideration and discussion of
the values at which the property has been return
ed, we deemed it our duty to raise the valuations
of a large portion of the property, which we did,
hoping to accomplish good results.
ROADS.
The roads, in the main, throughout the county
are in bad condition. We recommend the Road
Commissioners to have the roads worked, posted
and finger boards put up at every fork, as the law
directs, and make a report of the same to the
Ordinary by the first day of December, according
to Section CoS of the Code. It is resolved by each
and every member of this Grand Jury that they
will present any Commissioner who shall fail or
refuse to discharge any part of his duty as a
Commissioner.
Wc make the following special recommenda
tions :
Ist. That the road from Jasper N. Thompson’s
to Camp’s mills be worked at once.
2d. That the road on the hill between T. 11.
Holder's and Stephen Roberts’ be made wider.
3d. That a good road bed be made and all ne
cessary culverts built on that portion of the Jef
ferson and Clarkcsville road, in Harrisburg Dis
trict, from the fork of said road on the Longs mill
pond to the corner of T. H. Niblack’s land on said
road.
4th. That the Road Commissioners of the Jef
ferson District have the road worked from the
corner of T. L. Harrison’s orchard, thence by J.
N. Pinson’s residence to the branch on said road.
sth. That Justices of the Peace and Notaries
Public of this county carry out the law in Section
4703 of the Code, in regard to bastard}'.
Gth. After hearing the best legal opinions, and
a full discussion upon all the local option laws of
this State, we. the Grand Jury, do unanimously
recommend that the Ordinary refuse to grant any
retail liquor license under any circumstances.
We recommend that the jurors and Court bai
liffs be paid two dollars per day for the ensuing
year.
CITY COURT.
After mature deliberation, we are fully satis
fied that the time has arrived when we should
seek some new channel through which to dispense
of the minor civil and crimincl business of our
county at less expense than any u e have at pres
ent. We, therefore, after fully considering the
Acts of the Legislature establishing City Courts
in Athens, in the county of Clarke, and Gaines
ville, in the county of Hall, do recommend our
Representatives to take the necessary steps to
have a similar Court established in Jackson coun
ty.
MINORITY REPORT.
Wc. the undersigned Grand Jurors, protest
against the organization of a City Court, or any
other subordinate Court, in Jackson county, as
we think it an unnecessary expense to the county.
J. B. Dunnahoo,
P. P. PIIiKLE,
S. G. Arnold,
W. 11. Wall,
D. L. Hill.
We tender our thanks to his Honor. Alex. 3.
Erwin, for the faithful, efficient and impartial
manner in which he discharges the duties imposed
upon him by his office, and for his courtesy to our
body. Also, to
We Deal in Spots!
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Wm. E. TANNER $• CO. EINTGrIKTES,
B. W. PA YNE Sf SONS ES3NTC3rII^'Ii!S,
One 40-Saw GIN,
One 60-Saw GIN,
One 40-Saw GIN, with Feeder.
One 40 Saw GIN, with Feeder and Condenser.
-A TXT I 3 OTHERS TO
CALL EARLY, AND SECURE A MACHINE AT A
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he has given us in the discharge of our duties.
While wc tender our thanks to those in higher
positions, \vc would not forget Mr. J. 0. Tolbert,
our bailiff, for the efficient manner in which he
has discharged the duties imposed upon him by
our body.
W r e recommend that these Presentments be pub
lished in the county paper, the Jackson Herald.
AUGUSTUS C. THOMPSON, Foreman,
Luke T. Watkins, ;Jamcs L. Harris,
F. L. Pendergrass, iJohn 13. Dunnahoo,
Terrell Murphey, : William S. Edwards,
Wade 11. Wall, IThomas S. Shankle,
William W. Bush, j Joseph N. Pinson,
John L. Elder, i William G. Barnett,
Henry C. Barnett, ; William L. Espy,
John N. Ilardy, : David L. Hill,
William J. Roberts, jThadeus L. Harrison,
Pinkney P. Pirkle, ; Henry E. Hardman,
Thomas S. Johnson, ;Stephen G. Arnold,
Ordered, by the Court, that the foregoing Gen
eral Presentments be published in accordance
with the recommendation of the Grand Jury.
ALEX. S. ERWIN, Judge S. C.
ALBERT L MITCHELL, Sol. GenT.
August 11th, ISBI.
Proceedings of the Superior Court, August
Term, 1881.
The following is a list of eases disposed of:
The State vs. Oliver Cook, Plea of guilty.
The Slate vs. Minor Payne. Settled by
payment of costs.
S. P. Thurmond vs. Green Wood, W. B.
Dostcr, true defendant. Judgment for plain
tiff.
J. C. DcLaperricrc vs. 11. M. Duke. G.
S. Duke and 11. N. Mitchell, security. Judg
ment for plaintiff.
Booth Niblack vs. G. S. Duke. Judgment
for plaintiff.
J. W. Collins vs. T. A. King. Judgment
for plaintiff.
G. S. Duke vs. J. L. & F. M. Bailey.
Judgment against J. L. Bailey.
Ilowe Machine Company vs. J. T. Espy
and Robert Morris. Judgment for plaintiff.
AsaDeadwylcr vs.V.ll.Deadwyler. Judg
ment for plaintiff.
C. F. Holliday, as Administrator of F. M.
Holliday, dec’d, vs. J. D. Johnson. Judg
ment for plaintiff.
O. li. Thompson vs. C. M. Ely. Judgment
for plaintiff.
The State vs. Columbus Cooley, colored.
Plea of guilty.
The State vs. Bill DcLaperricrc, colored.
Not guilty.
C. A. Lilly' vs. S. T. Bailey. Petition for
certiorari. Judgment for plaintiff.
The State vs. Lud Thurmond. Guilty.
The State vs. Washington Arnold, alias
Bud Arnold, and Bill Jones. Settled by pay
ment of costs.
P. J. Roberts, transferee, vs. T. A. Scott,
G. A. Hays, T. L. Randolph and W. R.
Shockley. Judgment for plaintiff.
11. Atkins & Cos., assignees of G. S. Duke,
vs. Crawford Duke, colored, and 11. D. Hu
man, claimant. Judgment for plaintiffs.
C. F. Holliday ct al, vs. A. S. Erwin, E. B.
Strickland ct al. Judgment for plaintiff.
The State vs. James Little, colored. Not
guilty.
Tbc State vs. Jacob Burns, colored. Set
tled by payunent of costs.
The State vs. John Cooley, col’d. Plead
guilty.
The State \S. Henry Bradford. Guilty.
Lucy Moore, col’d, vs. James Moore, col’d.
Libel for divorce. Granted.
Sallic Borders, col’d, vs, Walton. Borders,
colored. Libel for divorce. < Granted.'
The State vs. Queen Carithers. Settled by
payment of costs.
The State V3. A. Louis Barge. Discharged*
on demand. '
The State vs. Robert B. Deavoura. Not
guilty.
The State vs. M. M. Pittman. Verdict,
not guilty.
The State vs, Sallic White, colored. Nollo
prossed.
The State vs. Dock Cooper. Nolle prossed.
The State vs. Susan Ilill ct al.. Nojlo
prossed.
F. B. Waters vs. J. B. Dunnahoo. Verdict
for plaintiff.
The State vs. Neal Baugh. Settled on
payment of costs.
Charles W. Ilaydcn vs. Ann Ilaydcn. Li
bel for divorce. Granted.
T. 11. Niblack, Adm’r, &c., vs. heirs at law
of John A. Long, dcc'd. Application for
leave to sell land. Appeal from Court of
Ordinary. Judgment for applicant.
Our Railroad—Error Corrected—Pros
pects, Etc.
Mu. Editor: —l wish to correct an error•
which went out from the stockholders meet
ing of the Gainesville, Jefferson & Southern-
Railroad Company, held at the Court llouso
in Jefferson, on the Gth of this month, as to
the time for the holding of the annual meot--
ing of the stockholders. It was thought, and
so stated in the meeting, that the meeting
would be held in October. The fact is that
the time for holding the annual meeting of',
the Company is fixed in the by-laws on tlic
first Thursday in May of each year, and the
by-law has not been changed, as was thought
by the President and some of the Directors,,
including myself, at the meeting. An ex
amination of the record shows we were mis'-,
taken, and that the regular annual meeting
of the Company will be on the first Thursday
in May, 1882, as the by-laws now stand. At
the time I had not the records in question,
and our memories were at fault. Hence, the
necessity for this* correction.
I desire to state further that, under the ar
rangement now made, the rapid building and
running of the road is an assured fact. Stock
holders can now feel sure that the payment
of their stock will not be in vain, but that the
prompt payment of stock now will assure the
speedy completion of the road, and the stock
holders will, at an early day, be,receiving tbo
benefits of the railroad. lam glad to say a
number of the stockholders are paying up
promptly—some even paydng all in advance
of the assessments r.ow due. Col. S. P. Thur
mond shows his confidence in the enterprize,
and the validity and binding force of the sub
scriptions of stock, by having paid up the
whole of his stock of four shares. He also
expresses his firm belief in the extension of
the road on to Athens from Jefferson. Mr.
J. G. McLcster has also paid up all of his
subscription of two shares, and expresses his
approbation of and confidence.in the arrange
ments on foot to secure the speedy comple
tion of the road. Others are paying up and
otherwise pushing forward the work. Lpt -
every one now come up and contribute to for
ward the work now being nnshe.J hv n Urr