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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 D u 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! <9 - ♦ • 1 WE HAVE NOW ON HAND AND ON THE WAY WOOD, TAB Eli $ MORSE 3E3KTC3rI3VE!jS, 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 Big' Bargain ! ORR & HUNTER;. Corner Clayton and Thomas Streets, Athens, Ga. • March 2d. l TONIC A PERFECT STRENCTHENER.A SURE REVIVER. I 1 RON BITTERS arc highly recommended for all diseases rc- I (paring a certain and efficient tonic ; especially Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Inter mittent Fevers, Want, of Appetite, Loss of Strength, Lack of Energy, etc. Enriches the blood, strengthens the muscles, and gives new life to the nerves. They act like a charm on the digestive organs, removing all dyspeptic symptoms, such as Tasting the Food, Belching, heat in the Stomach, Heartburn, etc. The only Iron Preparation that will not blacken the tectli or give headache. Sold by all druggists. Write for the ABC Book, 32 pp. of useful and amusing reading —sent free. BROWN CHEMICAL CO., Baltimore, Md. 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